Gilliam County Fair 2010; September 2-5

Thursday, Sept 2nd.

The festivities kick off with the Kid’s Fair, from 1 to 5pm.

Friday, Sept. 3rd

Gilliam/Wheeler County Residents only to compete.  Team Roping, Team Branding, Team Sorting, Team Penning.  Register at the Arena Office.

Saturday, Sept. 4th

The Condon Community Farmer’s Market will be open from 10am to 2pm.

Oregon H.S. Rodeo.  Saturday and Sunday, 1:00pm.  Slack is at 8:00am.

4-H & FFA Livestock Auction, 6:00 pm.  Cowpie Bingo squares can be purchased from the Condon Education Foundation.

Sunday, Sept. 5th

Music by Countryline in the Midway, 10am to Noon.

Oregon H.S. Rodeo.  Saturday and Sunday, 1:00pm.  Slack is at 8:00am.

For Additional Information:

Download the poster on CityofCondon.com.  You can also call the Fair Board Office at 541-384-4139.

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2010 Class Reunion schedule for years 1970 through 1979

The 2010 Class Reunion will be taking place on August 7th in Condon, OR.

Download the Registration Form.

  • Saturday Morning : Golf tournament – 3 Person Scramble.  Contact Dallas Harsin for details 541-384-5114  ( Tee Time Saturday morning TBD)
  • Saturday Afternoon : Open House at City Park 1 Pm to 3:30 Pm
  • Saturday Night : Class reunion check-in beginning at 5:30pm at Condon Elks Lodge with steak dinner and activities to follow.
  • Sunday morning breakfast buffet available at Memorial Hall.  Proceeds benefit Class of 2011. Open to everyone, bring your families.

Proceeds from Golf Tournament and steak dinner benefit Condon Dollars for Scholars, steak dinner prepared by Slow Waltz Cookers!

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When wind turbines collapse…

Collapsed turbine

This turbine in Fenner, NY failed 6 months ago and the company investigating has not been able to determine the cause.  They’ve found that the turbine was built according to existing specifications; corners weren’t cut on materials or labor.

The other windmills have been powered off pending the results of the investigation, but it’s possible they’ll start operating again in July once some modifications have been made to the concrete bases.

Click through to the article for more photos and videos.

Fenner, Madison County (WSYR-TV) – A wind turbine collapse in Fenner was the first of its kind in the U.S., according to the company that runs the Wind Farm. The turbine came crashing down on December 27.

Representatives of Enel met with the public Wednesday evening to give an update on the company’s investigation, more than five months after the collapse.

Enel is still in the process of determining a cause, but so far its investigation is concentrating on three major areas including design, load (weight) and the turbine’s construction and material. At this time, the company has rulled out the turbine’s construction and material as a possible cause of the collapse.

via Company working to turn Fenner wind turbines on in July – NewsChannel 9 WSYR.

Edit : There have been a few similar occurrences on Oregon farms in our area in previous years.

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4th of July in Condon, Oregon

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Saturday, July 3rd

Lady Elks Community Breakfast – 8 am to 12pm

Located at the Elks Lodge BPOE 1869, 117 S Main Street. Choices include brauts, crepes, biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon and sausage. For more information call Diane @ 541-384-2380. Proceeds go to Meadowood Speech and Hearing Camp.

7th Annual Dave Barnett Memorial Independence Day Open – 11am

Two-person Scramble golf tournament. Check in is from 9 to 10am, tee off at 10am. Registration forms available at Fatland’s Tire Factory and online. For more information contact Tom Fatland @ 541-384-4131 daytime or 541-384-4230 evenings.

Community Yard Sale: 10am to 2pm

Maps will be available July 1st at local business and at the Chamber office. For more information call Chamber Office at 541-384-7777

Farmer’s Market: 10am to 2pm

Located downtown at the intersection of Main and Gilliam. For more info contact Bernita Rice at 541-384-3345 or email bernita924@yahoo.com

Condon Elks Dinner: 6pm to 9pm

BBQ pork and ribs, corn, salad and bread. Advanced tickets are $10 each. Contact the Elks @ 541-384-3331

Street dance with Countrified: 8pm to 12am

At the intersection of Main and Gilliam St.

Sunday, July 4th

Community breakfast: 7:30 to 10am

At the Condon City Park. Enjoy pancakes, ham & eggs. Adults: $7, children: $5.

8th Annual Windmill Classic: 8am

5mile run/5k walk.  Register by downloading the form online in advance or at City Park from 6:30am to 7:45am on the day of the race.

5-mile run starts on hwy 206, 4 miles N.W of town, at Windmill Headquarters. 5k walk starts at mm38 at windmill scenic pullover 2m N.W of town.  The finish line is at the City Park at the South end of Main Street on Hwy 19.

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female winners in each race.  The oldest competitor will receive the 5th- annual Jack Shannon memorial plaque.

Morning Program – Flag Ceremony and introduction of Grand Marshals: 9am

Flag Ceremony and introduction of Grand Marshals Karen and Dave Jones.

Gilliam County Library Book Sale: 9am to 12pm

Located in the parking lot between the library and Bank of Eastern Oregon on Main St.  Proceeds go to Gilliam County Library.

Main St. Parade: Noon

Line up at 11am in the Courthouse parking lot.  Judging is at 11:30am.  Registration forms are available at Murrays, at the Condon Chamber Office and online.  Contact Laurie Snyder for Parade information @ 541-384-2801.

Children’s sidewalk chalk art

Immediately following the parade, outside of the Veterans Memorial Hall on Main St.

Soapbox Derby

Immediately following parade.  Registration forms and rules available online.

Hobby Class:  Overall length of car shall not exceed 96 inches, including wheels and bodywork.  Overall width     of car shall not exceed four feet at any point.  Maximum wheel diameter shall not exceed 12 inches.  Maximum weight of car, excluding driver, shall not exceed 75 lbs.

Open Class:  Any configuration.  No restriction on size, weight or design (within reason).

Tricycle race

Immediately following Soapbox Derby.  Bring your own tricycle. Contestants are to power their own tricycle. No pushing or other help from spectators.  Open to ages 3-99.

The entry form and rules can be downloaded online.

Hamner Foundation pulled pork sandwiches: 11am to 2pm

At the Veterans Memorial Hall building.

Discounted kid’s swimming: 1pm to 4pm

At the Condon Swimming Pool, sponsored by the Condon Chamber of Commerce.  Coupons are available at local businesses and at the Chamber Office.

The Royal Condon Highland Guard carry the parade back uptown.

Kid’s games: 4pm

At the Condon High School Football field at S. Main St.  Running events, gunny sack races.

Barbeque Dinner: 5pm to 7pm

At City Park, sponsored by Slow Waltz Cookers.

4th of July prize drawing: 6pm

At City Park.  Tickets are available at Condon businesses.

Fireworks display – Sundown

At the Condon High School Football Field.

Under 21 dance

Following fireworks display.

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