THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 3
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016
Business & Ag
Coughie Pot—possibly with
pot—to open in Sumpter
BY MEGHAN ANDERSCH
Meghan@TheBakerCountyPress.com
The Farnsworths, owners
of the former Scoop N’
Steamer, are planning to
open a recreational mari-
juana store in the build-
ing. Carson Farnsworth,
helping his mother out as
spokesman for the busi-
ness, said they have passed
their final OLCC inspec-
tion. He was not sure of an
opening date, saying they
are trying to work things
out with the City.
The building will be
closed until they hear
what the City deems best.
Meanwhile, they have built
an addition onto the build-
ing to house a marijuana
sales floor. Security cam-
eras are up, and the floor-
ing is in. Cabinets will be
in soon and point-of-sales
units are ready to go in.
They also have an alarm
system on the building.
The business will be
called the Coughie Pot.
Farnsworth explained he
was thinking of a place in
Amsterdam where mari-
juana can be purchased and
is actually a coffee shop.
He started playing with the
idea, changing the letters
around in his head and
came up with the name.
Farnsworth also empha-
sized that they do not want
the business to appeal at all
to children. Due to current
regulations and the way the
sales floor is sectioned off,
the entire building will be
open only to those 21 and
older.
The entrance to the busi-
ness will remain the same.
Customers will be met by
a greeter who will get their
names into the system so
they can wait their turn to
be assisted by a bud tender
on the sales floor.
Farnsworth said they are
planning to offer coffee
and ice cream for wait-
ing patrons. They are
retaining their commercial
kitchen license, as he said,
“Anything can happen in
the future.”
Farnsworth had origi-
nally approached City
Council about a medical
dispensary, but said the
recreational marijuana is
under the same scrutiny as
medical, so consumers are
still getting a quality prod-
uct. He explained that as a
medical marijuana user, he
looked at the money to do
medical and realized that
health-wise he isn’t buying
enough to make up for the
higher tax percentage.
Aside from marijuana,
the business will sell some
glass products and other
little items people usually
purchase such as rolling
papers.
Farnsworth said the fam-
ily is from Utah and owned
several businesses there.
They sold their businesses
and moved to Sumpter,
wanting to slow down the
pace they were living at.
He said the mining and
prospecting drew them to
the area as they are really
into those activities.
He is optimistic about
the marijuana business
saying it’s a proven model,
though not for the area and
that this is a destination
rather than retail area. He
said where the business
will pull customers from
remains to be seen, though
he anticipates definitely
getting business from
Baker City, La Grande, and
those who happen to be
traveling through.
Farnsworth anticipates
they will need to hire some
outside help, providing
local jobs. He mentioned
that the business will help
provide additional security
with cameras around the
building. Any cannabis in
the building will be under
surveillance with tapes
kept up to 90 days, unless
there is any type of issue.
Then the security tapes are
retained for a longer period
of time.
Farnsworth said he sees
the business as a good
thing and hopes it helps
the city, the local economy,
and citizens.
answer questions about
any programs and services
offered and direct you to
local resources available.
The biggest most publi-
cized event however, is the
Relay for Life. Farnworth
says “By becoming a Re-
lay for Life event volunteer
you have the opportunity
to make a tangible impact
in the fight against cancer,
gain valuable leadership
skills, and receive the
honor and satisfaction
of helping others in your
community enjoy a memo-
rable experience.”
The Relay for Life is
a 24-hour event in which
teams work together,
camping out at the event
venue and each taking
turns walking or running
laps for a 24-hour period.
The teams are sponsored
and all the proceeds raised
go to cancer research.
The event begins with
opening ceremonies fol-
lowed by a survivor lap
and a caregiver’s lap.
As evening falls a lu-
minary ceremony is held
lighting a candle inside a
decorated bag honoring
those that have lost the
battle and those that are
fighting the battle, it is a
quite a moving and emo-
tional ceremony.
Throughout the night
individuals continue walk-
ing or running as the relay
community participates in
family games and activities
and often there’s entertain-
ment as well.
As the event begins
to wind down a “fight
back” ceremony is held as
participants take a final lap
pledging that they will take
action and spread aware-
ness of research, treat-
ments and prevention.
An estimated $400
million is raised at relay
for life events annually.
Community members are
urged to contact Farnworth
to inquire about volunteer-
ing in our local Relay for
Life, generally held in late
spring or early summer.
Farnworth can be
reached by email at
heather.farnworth@
cancer.org or by phone at
509.783.1574. Farnworth
says she is happy to answer
any questions and help
anyone interested find the
right fit for volunteering.
Relay for Life
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Farnworth says that
while her focus currently is
securing volunteers for the
Relay for Life, there are
many areas where volun-
teers could be utilized.
One example is the
Look Good, Feel Good
program, a free program
designed to help women
undergoing radiation or
chemotherapy with hair
loss and skin changes.
Workshops are held
that help women manage
appearance related side
effects.
Trained volunteers teach
simple techniques for skin
care, nail care and makeup
that help build confidence
and self-esteem allow-
ing for a more confident
approach in fighting their
illness.
Other important pro-
grams include a clinical
trial matching service, The
Road to Recovery trans-
portation service, in which
cancer patients are offered
free transportation to and
from cancer-related ap-
pointments, this is usually
is provided in the volun-
teer’s personal vehicle.
Then there is the Hope
Lodge program, a pro-
gram which provides free
overnight lodging for the
patient and an accompany-
ing caregiver.
The American Cancer
Society also partners with
numerous lodging institu-
tions allowing for reduced
rate rooms for any cancer
patient and their caregiver
travelling for treatment.
Other support options
include a breast can-
cer Reach to Recovery
program that matches
those facing breast cancer
with trained breast cancer
survivors.
There is even a Patient
Navigator Program to help
with guidance through the
cancer experience for the
patient, caregivers and
family.
The American Cancer
Society urges anyone
afflicted with cancer, care-
givers and family to con-
tact them anytime 24/7 365
days per year at cancer.org
or 1.800.227.2345, you are
not alone they can help and
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There are also two Pow-
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A winning $100,000 Pow-
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another $50,000 winning
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— Weekly Hay Report —
Friday, December 9, 2016 — Eastern Oregon
Prices trended generally steady in a limited test
compared to week ago prices. Most demand lays
with the retail/stable hay. According to some pro-
ducers, horse owners prefer lower sugar, higher pro-
tein hay. Many hay producers are looking forward
to upcoming snow in the forecast as hay sales tend
to increase as the snow comes. Hay producers this
week were difficult to get ahold of.
Tons Price Range Wtd Avg
Alfalfa — Large Square Good/Premium
30 140.00-140.00 140.00
Alfalfa/Orchard Mix — Small Square Premium
30 180.00-200.00 193.33
Barley Straw — Small Square Utility
1 90.00-90.00 90.00
USDA Market News Service—AMS.USDA.gov
— Cattle Market Report —
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Vale, Oregon
Cattle sold through the auction: 2,922
Steer Calves
300-400# Bulk 153.00 - 190.00 Top 192.00
400-500# Bulk 141.00 - 186.00 Top 190.50
500-600# Bulk 126.00 - 143.00 Top 147.50
Heifer Calves
300-400# Bulk 125.00 - 155.00 Top 160.50
400-500# Bulk 123.00 - 148.00 Top 158.00
500-600# Bulk 115.00 - 128.00 Top 131.00
Yearling Steers
600-700# Bulk 115.00 - 129.00 Top 133.00
700-800# Bulk 120.00 - 121.00 Top 124.25
800-900# Bulk 110.00 - 118.00 Top 121.50
900-1,000# Bulk 101.00 - 115.00 Top 122.00
Yearling Heifers
600-700# Bulk 110.00 - 119.00 Top 123.00
700-800# Bulk 102.00 - 107.00 Top 109.50
800-900# Bulk 98.00 - 106.00 Top 109.00
900-1,000# Bulk 80.00 - 96.00 Top 104.00
Thin Shelly Cows 39.00 - 49.00
Butcher Cows 51.00 - 58.00
Butcher Bulls 52.00 - 65.00
Pairs Older N/A
Hfretts. 65.00 - 84.00
Stock Cows Young - 950.00 - 1150.00
ProducersLivestock.com
541-473-3136
— Log Price Report —
Prices are based on the majority of saw mills in
Northeastern Oregon and Central Idaho. The prices
listed below are a composite prices of various saw-
mills willing to visit with me about this topic.
Ponderosa Pine—small diameter class 8-11 inches
diameter class $250 per mbf. Only one sawmill was
willing to buy small diameter pine at this time.
Ponderosa Pine—medium diameter class 12-17
inches diameter class $300 to $350 per mbf
Ponderosa Pine-large diameter class 18 plus inches
diameter class $380 to $410 per mbf
The Pine prices are still approximately $40 per mbf
below average lumber/log market due to 2017 fire
salvage
Doug Fir & Western Larch—$380 to $420 per
mbf. Normal prices typically ranged between $425
to $475 per mbf.
White Fir-$300 per mbf. Normal prices typically
ranged between $340 to $360 per mbf.
Engelmann Spruce—$350 at one Idaho sawmill,
other sawmills including with White fir prices.
In general, the log prices still impacted from 2015
fire season and fire salvage that resulted. Sawmills
are starting to get log yard inventory in line with
sawmill production needs. With a new Administra-
tion as of 1/20/2017, a more normal economic envi-
ronment should result and hopefully a more healthy
housing situation will result in a better climate for
Northeast Oregon Sawmill and private forest land-
owners.
Courtesy of Arvid Andersen,
Andersen Forestry Consulting
— Precious Metals Report —
Price per ounce, USD
Gold: $1,160.10
Silver: $16.97
Platinum: $935.65
Palladium: $729.35
Bloomberg.com
— Ag Commodities —
Corn: $361.00/bu/USD
Wheat: $417.50/bu/USD
Soybeans: $1028.00/bu/USD
Oats: $232.50 bu/USD
Rough Rice: $9.79/cwt/USD
Canola: $516.00 CAD/mwt
Live Cattle: $113.98//lb./USD
Feeder Cattle: $128.98/lb./USD
Lean Hogs: $61.75/lb./USD
Bloomberg.com