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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 20,2007 Gazebo dedicated in memory of Orville Cutsforth Pie Contest winners announced Photo by Sandy Matthews Pat Kilkenny (left) and Bob Kilkenny, along with Barbara (Cutsforth) Gilbert, officially dedicated the new gazebo in memory of Orville Cutsforth at Cutsforth Park Father's Day weekend. T he C u ts fo rth gazebo, dedicated Father’s Day, June 17, in honor of the late Orville Cutsforth, is in place at Cutsforth Park and is ready for users. The park is on Willow Creek Road, 22 m iles from H eppner on th e B lue M o u n tain Scenic Byway. The gazebo, featuring barbecue grills and p ic n ic ta b le s , w as donated by the Cutsforth and Kilkenny families in memory o f the late Orville Cutsforth. Pat Kilkenny, Orville's grandson, donated the money for the project. Located near the Darcy Coil 4-H Building and the fishing pond, the g a ze b o is c o v ered and ideal for family reunions, picnics and any kind o f get-together, according to a M orrow County Public Works D epartm ent news release. The M .C . P ublic Works Department “prepared the site, made walking paths leading to the gazebo and w o rk ed m any h o u rs to ensure this was a recreation delight for all users for years to com e,” said the release. “It is a wonderful addition to Cutsforth Park and can be used for 4-H camp, reunions, birthday parties or any event,” says B etty G ray o f the M.C. Public Works Department. M o rro w C o u n ty Parks is a departm ent o f M.C. Public Works. There are two other county parks in addition to C utsforth Park-Anson Wright Park and the M.C. Off Highway Park (OHV). Reservations may be made by phone, 541-989-9500, by fax, 541 -989-8352, by e-mail i f cf at m cp ark sfeco .m o rro w , or.us orbgray@co.morrow, or.us or visit the website, w w w . morrow count vparks. org. Cutsforth Park will be open until N ovem ber 15; Anson Wright Park will Robinson brothers compete in rodeo Devin Robinson, an eighth-grade student at Heppner Junior/Senior High School, recently was named Tie-Down Roping Champion and Goat Tying Reserve Champion at the Washington State Junior High School Finals Rodeo held in Lewiston, Idaho. Garrett Robinson, a sixth-grade student at Heppner Elementary School was named Rookie of the Year and qualified in Break Away Roping and Goat Tying for the Wrangler Junior High Finals. They will be traveling with fellow teammates to Gallup, New Mexico, from July 2-7 to compete at the third annual Wrangler Junior High Finals. Featuring more than 900 contestants from 44 states, Canadian Provinces and Australia, the Wrangler Junior High Finals is the world’s largest junior high rodeo. In addition to competing for more than $75,000 in prizes, WJHFR contestants will also be vying for more than $50,000 in col lege scholarships and the chance to be named the Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo Champion. To earn this title, contestants must finish in the top 15 after two go-rounds of intense competition before advancing on to Saturday’s final championship performance. The Saturday championship performance will be televised nationally as a part of the “20X Rodeo High” telecast series. The Robinson brothers are the sons of Kyle and Darcy Robinson of Heppner. For more information on the National High School Rodeo Association - Wrangler Division, visit their web site at www.nhsrawranglerdivision.org. Texas Hold'em tournament Saturday in lone The lone Red, White & B lues C ru is in ’ to the Blues second annual Texas Hold'em Poker tournament will be held this Saturday, June 23, at the lone Ameri can Legion Hall on Second St. in lone. Sign-up begins at 6 p.m. Those planning to at- . Tcr /s /e j Heather Ludwig and Joe Bacon Wedding on Saturday, June 23, 2007 Ji. Jennifer Patton and Joshua Smelser Wedding on Saturday, July 7, 2007 £ | ® ^ f Becky Jones and Brandon Young Wedding on Saturday, July 7, 2007 Cara Kennedy and Nick Christman ® Wedding on Sunday, July 22, 2007 •Sri Jennifer Thompson and Richard Campbell g* close on October 29 for the season; however, the OHV Park, with 200 miles of trails for off-road m otorcycles, quads and four-wheel drive pickups, is open year round. Five A -fram e cabins are available to rent. \L The sixth annual "Celebrate Heppner” pie baking contest, sponsored by the Heppner Chamber o f Commerce was held June 15. There were 12 entries ranging from pecan to peaches and cream. Winner in the youth division was Caitlyn Bailey who sub mitted two pies. Her “Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake” was the winning pie. She also entered an “Apple Crumble” pie. In the adult div ision, Peggy Fishbum placed first with a "Mile High Strawberry Pie.” Shirley Connor, who also submitted two pies, was second with her pecan pie. She also entered a rhubarb pie. * In third place was Melissa Monaco, w ith her "Banana-Coconut Pie with Almond Crust.” The pies w ere auctioned at the Bank o f Eastern Oregon-sponsored barbecue and talent contest held at the Heppner City Park Friday evening. Proceeds from the auction benefited Chamber. First and second-place pie recipes were not available at press-time Tuesday. The recipe for Monaco’s pie is as follows: Coconut Banana Cream Pie with Almond Crust Almond Nut Crust 2 cups almonds 3 tablespoons sugar 2 slightly beaten egg whites Place nuts and sugar in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until nuts are finely ground. Stir together ground nut mixture and egg whites. Using a spatula, press mixture onto bottom and sides o f a nine-inch pie plate. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until crust appears dry. Cool on a wire rack before filling. Filling 4 eggs 3A cup sugar 'A cup cornstarch 3 cups 2 percent milk 1 tablespoon butter 1-1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla 1 cup flaked coconut 1 medium banana Separate egg yolks from whites, set whites aside for meringue. Meanwhile, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk. Using the microwave, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Slightly beat egg yolks. Gradually stir about one cup of the hot filling into yolks. Pour egg yolk mixture into hot filling. Bring to a gentle boil in the microwave. Stir in butter, vanilla and coconut. Thinly slice bananas and lay in bottom o f cooked, cooled crust. Pour warm filling over bananas. Spread meringue over top. tend are reminded that there w ill be no late signups. Buy- in will be $40. Cash and prizes will be awarded and a no-host bar will be available. For more informa tion, contact Marvin Pad- berg, 422-7276. Meringue 4 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla Vi teaspoon cream o f tartar lA cup sugar Allow egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large mixing bowl combine egg whites, vanilla and cream o f tartar. Beat with an electric mixer on me dium speed about one minute or till soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed about four minutes more or until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks (tips stand straight) and sugar dissolves. Immedi ately spread meringue over hot pie filling, carefully sealing to edge to prevent shrink age. Sprinkle Vi cup sliced almonds and 'A cup flaked coconut over the top. Bake pie Birth at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for one M ich a el D onald hour. Chill three to six hours before serv ing, cover for longer storage. Makes eight McElligott-Ben and Lena servings. McEUigott, lone, announce New cartoon debuts the birth o f a son, Michael this week. Mike Williams of LiP Irish Gossip Donald, born June 8, 2007, WE PRINT A new cartoon gets Heppner will draw the car at St. A nthony H ospital its first appearance in the toon titled “LiP Irish Gos in P en d leto n . The baby EN V ELO PES H ep p n er G a ze tte -T im es sip” which will comment on weighed 7 lbs, 12 oz., and events in our area. measured 20 inches long. G ra n d p a re n ts are Pete and N ancy M cElli- B U S IN E S S © 2007 gott, lone, and Steve and CARDS Carolyn Gossett, Cornelius, OR. Great-grandparents are LETTERHEAD Eunice M cEUigott, lone, and the late Don McEUigott, Larry and Joan Wade, Con > * o ip y0(// don, Don and Marge Gos H eppn er GT sett, Cornelius, and Vem and 4 />T r/e ■ Peggy Spitz, Cornelius. ‘5 'H t 'P .r à IsiT Heritage Land Co. 278 N. Main, Heppner / We sell Residences. Ranches, and Recreation (541) 676-5049, (541) 980-3465 -C 217 North Main • Heppner • Phone 676-9158 • Floral 676-9426 www.heritageland.net,www.farmseller.com www.eastoregonrealestate.com Serving Heppner, Lexington & lone ® I r is h G ossip 676-9228 Wedding on Saturday, August 11, 2007 © ^ M u MUJ'4 D ai U) Pie contest judges (left to right). Hank Howard, Nancy Vander Does and Cary Propheter appear to enjoy their work in selecting the winning pies. South CoMnt*s Num0«r «Ml Company *7
