HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES, Thursday, June 14, 1962 County Agent's Office Control of Rye is Serious Need On Farms; More Concern Seen More concern has been shown by farmers toward the control of rye during recent weeks than of any one other thing. While much rye has been controlled thU year because of the large amount of spring seeding there is still a lot left. One rancher told me this last week that he thought the rye infestation in Morrow county was costing us one mil lion dollars per year. I sat down and tried to figure out how close I could come to this figure by estimating the amount of dollars paid to boys hired to pull rye, swathing costs, reduced yields by planting spring wheat in an attempt to control the weed, as well as price discounts for rye mixtures in small grains. I couldn't make it come out to a million dollars but it is a sub stantial figure. r m I JOHN DBHWe mm HAIST ii'i'i'i' "i Hi HI pm I !1 i m expert! SERVICE1 fa HINTS SUPPLY . JM,. , mmUXm, ,m M fell i SEE US hi a a a RUCO Tri-County Equipment Co. Your Complete Farm Store PH. 676-9258 Arlington Athena Heppner Pendleton There are many farmers and ranchers that are doing nothing at all about rye control. This, of course, is distressing to their next door neighbors who are spending a lot of time and money to clean up infestations fin their ranch only to have it spread by wind, water, birds, deer and what-have-you from these Infested areas. I don't blame these ranchers for being quite outspoken on what should be done to enforce the control of this weed. There have been some good examples of what can be done through diligent control practices. All agree that the most effective control is to begin when there are only a few scat tered plants in the field. It is distressing to see fields only mildly infected yet no concern being shown. As I drive around the county I know that these fields will soon be a big head ache and that those who do not control them in the early stages will be sorry. In visting with Clarence Rose- wall one day last week I think that he gave a good example of what could be done through control. At the time that he started farming, his Wheatland had some badly infested fields that took weeks with a big crew to clean up. Last week he was covering these fields himself and in one day found only eighteen rye plants to be pulled. There are others with similar experi ences. One rancher exclaimed last week that there were always big problems confronting ranch ers but that the big one now was rye and that it was the worst problem that he had run into. It is only through the united effort of everyone that it will be con trolled. Many ranchers are concerned with land that was not plowed this year with the expectation that there would be land to be diverted from wheat and barley production. We know that the ranchers who are leaving these fields are concerned with the cost of summerfallow for land that cannot be cropped. However they should keep in mind weed in festations that will occur when the land is left to produce noth ing but weeds. There is also a lot of concern with rye going to seed and doer and cattle spreading it throughout the country. It is a big problem, bigger for some than others, but a problem that won't get" better without doing something about it. We believe that everyone should be concerned with the control of rye and have a definite program set up for eradication. While it is too late now to be talking chemical control there are a number of farmers that are very happy with results of chemical applications. At the cost of $(i.50 an acre for materials rye can be completely controlled in areas where it is a source of infestation. This chemical ap plication Is not selective so can not be used in crops but can be used in permanent grass areas, wasteland, roadsides and such areas. 2 lbs. Amitrol with 2 lbs. 2, 4-D applied when It Is well established in the spring but before it gets more than 6 or 8 inches tall will clean out rye, cheat and broadleaves from these areas. While the Worlds Fair has nothing to do with the agricul ture of Morrow county, we can't help but comment In this column since there has been so many asked our reaction after spend ing a few days there a couple of weens ago. We think that It would be well worth the time and expense of anyone. There is more than a person can see in the two full days and a short evening that we spent there. We think that it Is an excellent d is play of what can be expected in the science and progress of the tuture including farming and agriculture. Some things are a little "far-fetched" and hard to comprehend but in this day and age almost anytmng can hap pen. We hope all Morrow county peer cattle producers will re member the dates of June 18. 19. 20 and 21 as big beef meetings in uorvanis. The board of dir ectors of Performance Registry international from M states and four Canadian provinces will meet most of the day June 18 and cooperators are invited to sit in on this meeting which starts at 9:uo a. m. davl eht time. The Oregon Beef Cattle Improvement Association will hold Its annual meeting June is irom 2:uu to 4:00 p. m. day- ngnt time. June 13 Is the regu lar Oregon Beef Day at OSU and research results will be presented as a part of the convention pro gram. There will be a big salmon DaKe that night. The program for June 20 will include several out-of-state authorities on vari ous aspects of beef cattle im provement. The annual banquet will be held this evening. June 21 will wind up the convention and be largely a business meet ing. This meeting will determine policies and programs for Per formance Registry International. Morrow county members of P. R. L are Herbert Ekstrom, lone: Frank Anderson and William Rill, Heppner. Others and mem bers are welcome to attend any or an of these events. o Starting with next week's column, at least part of it will be written by me as I attend extension summer school at Col orado State University, Fort Col lins, from June 18 to July 6. I would like to comment on some of the agriculture of the area that I will pass through in going to and coming from as well as field trips while at Fort Collins. I will be enrolled in agricultural policy classes, my attendance made possible by a Farm Foun dation Scholarship which I, with John Massey, Albany, and Fred Hagelstein. Ontario, were select ed as the recipients of this year. We are sure that you will get the service you need from the office during my absence. NOTICE OF 1962-63 BUDGET MEETING In accordance with the provisions of the "Local Budget Law" (ORS 21)1.305 to 291.415) is hereby given that the budget committee of the Heppner Rural Fire Protection District, Morrow County, Ore., in compliance with law, prepared and adopted on May 21, 1962 the budget estimates for the Heppner Rural Fire Protection District for the ensuing fiscal year, July 1, 1!)(2 to June 30, 19G3, as set forth in the accompanying schedules. All persons are hereby notified that on Monday, the 251 h day of June, 19(S2 at 8:00 p. m. until 9:00.p .m. in the Fair Building Annex, Heppner, Oregon, said budget estimates may be discussed with the Heppner Rural Fire Protection District Commission, the levying board for the Heppner Rural Fire Protection District, and any person subject to the proposed tax levy or tax levies will be heard in favor of or against said proposed tax levy or tax levies or any part thereof. The outstanding indebtedness as of May 21, 19G2 is "NONE" Signed: Jack Van Winkle Secretary Harold Evans Member Dick Wilkinson Member Marcel Jones Member D. H. Jones Chairman Howard Pettyjohn Member John J. Wightman Member Summary of Estimated Expenditures, Receipts and Tax Levies for fiscal year 1962-63 1961-62 Total General Tax Levy Computation All Funds Fund I. lotal l-stimated l'.xpenditures $ 6,095 $ 6,095 ioiai r-.siaun.sneu r.xpoiuiitures tj,Ui)5 6,095 5. Amount necessary to balance budget 6,095 6,095 u. mm estimated amount 01 1962-63 taxes that will not tie received by b-A)-lJ 150 150 1. lotai levy needed tor 191)2-63 tax levy 6,215 Summary of Estimated Expenditures and Tax Levy For Fiscal Year 1961-1962 Tax Levy Calculation Total General 1962-63 All Funds Fund Total Estimated Expenditures $ 6,095.00 $ 6,095.00 Amount needed to balance budget inside 6'v limitation 6,095.00 6,095.00 Add Estimated amount of 1961-62 taxes that will not be received bv 6-30-62 150.00 150 00 Total levy needed for 1961-62 tax levy 6.245.00 EXPENDITURES Est. ior Fiscal Year July 1, 1962 to June 30, 1963 FUNDS AND CLASSIFICATION By Officer ppr?.T v.ommmee Insurance and Bond Premium $ 10.00 $ 1000 Legal Expense 25.00 25.00 Payment on truck 5,700.00 5,700.00 Auditing 75.00 75.110 Stamps and envelopes 5.00 5.00 Election Expense 30.00 30.00 Emergency 145.00 145.00 Travel expense 40.00 40 00 Advertising 60.00 60.00 Filing fee 5.00 5.00 Total $6,095.00 S 6.09S.00 (13-sklp 1415c) NOTICE OF 196-1963 BUDGET MEETING In accordance with the provisions of the "Local Budget Law" (OKS.294,305 to 294.415). notice Is hereby given that the budget committee of Heppner, Oregon, in compliance with said law, prepared and adopted on June 5, 1962, the Budget estimates for City of Heppner, Oregon, for the ensuing fiscal year, July 1, 1962, to June 30, 1963 as set forth in the accompanying schedules. All persons are hereby notified that on Monday the 2nd day of July, 1962 at 8:00 P. M. in Heppner, Oregon, said budget estimates may be dis cussed with the City Council, the levying board for Heppner, Oregon, and any person subject to the proposed tax levy or tax levies win be heard in favor of or against said proposed tax levy or tax levies or any part thereof. The outstanding indebtedness of Heppner, Oregon at June 30th, 1962 was as follows: Water Improvement Bonds 1119,000.00 Sewer System Bonds - $118)0.00 Signed: Ted Smith, City Recorder Alvlra Irby, Chairman Budget Committee C. E. McQuarrie Secretary Budget Committee Summary of Estimated Expenditures Receipts and Tax Levies Fiscal Year 1962-63 - Item Tax Lew ti i No. Calculation All Funds 1. Total Estimated 2) Expenditures (Schedule III, Column 8) $120,365.50 2. Reserve for Estimated Amounts Not to be Expended This Year 3,000.00 3. Transfers as Specif, ically Directed by LOW 4. Total Estimated Expenditures, Beserres and Transfers 5. Deduct Est Receipts Other Than 1962-63 Taxes (Sen. IV. Col 8) 6. Amount Necessary to Balance the Budget 7. Add: Est. Ami of 1962-63 Taxes that will not be Rec'd. 2.-30-63 686.00 8. Total Levy Needed for 1962-63 23,554.50 9. Tax Levies: Inside 6 Limitation n cm zn 11. Not Subject to 6 Limitation 5,620.00 General General State Tax Water Fund Bead ruad street Fund (3) (4) (5) (6) Fund m Sewer Ext. Fire Dept fund Res. Fund (8) $ 60,523.00 $ 2,120.00 $ 12.000.00 $ 27,920.00 $ 17,80250 $ 3,000.00 (20,324.50) 5,180.00 17,200.00 (2,91950) 86400 123,365.50 40,198.50 7.300.00 12,000.00 45,120.00 14,883.00 864.00 3,000.00 100,497.00 22,950.00 7,300.00 12.000.00 39,500.00 K883.00 864.00 3.000.00 22,868.50 17.248.50 5,i20.00 686.00 17.934.50 17.934.50 5,620.00 Summary of Estimated Expenditures, Receipts and Tax Levies Fiscal Year 1961-62 Tax Lew Tv4i j Item Computation All Funds No. 1961-62 (1) (2) 1. Total Estimated Ex penditures (Schedule III. Column 5) $124,388.50 2. Reserve for Estimated Amounts not to be Expended This Year 2,000.00 3. Transfers as Specif ically Directed by Law 4. Total Estimated Ex penditures, Reserves and Transfers 126,388.50 5. Deduct Est. Receipts Other than 1961-62 Taxes (Sch. IV., Col. 8) 105,364.00 6. Amount Necessary to Balance Budget 21,024.50 7. Add: Est Ami of 1961-62 Taxes that will not be Rec'd. 6-30-62 1,020.00 8. Total Levy Needed for 1961-62 22,044.50 9. Tax Levies: Inside 6 Limitation 16,919.50 11. Not Subject to 6 Limitation .. 5,125.00 General Fund Bead Fund (3) (4) General State Tax Street (S) Water Fund (6) Sewer Sewer Ext Fire Dept fund Fund Res. Fund (7) $ 57,616.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 11,500.00 $ 27,005.00 $ 19,267.50 $ (18,116.50) 2,000.00 10,620.00 4,632.50 39,499.50 6,000.00 11,500.00 37,625.00 23,900.00 () W) $ 5,000.00 2,000.00 '""Ri; . 864.00 . , 864.00 7,000.00 23.600.00 6.009.00 11.500.00 32,500.00 23.900.00 864.00 7,000.00 15,899.50 5,125.00 1,020.00 16,919.50 16,919.50 5,123.00 5.125.00 EXPENDITURES Actual for Actual for July 1. 1961, to June 30, 1962 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year July 1, 1959, July 1, 1960 Actual for Budget to to First for June 30, 1960 June 30, 1961 Six Months Year (2) (3) (4) (5) $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ 300.00 $ 600.00 600.00 600.00 300.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 300.00 600.00 6,400.00 6,400.00 3.300.00 6,600.00 4,500.00 4,740.00 2,550.00 5.100.00 1,388.68 1,761.25 175.00 1.725.00 18.90 310.91 81.32 215.00 1,028.53 1,151.07 517.66 1,100.00 55.00 49.75 10.00 50.00 195.00 175.00 481.90 500.00 250.00 333.02 368.10 111.44 400.00 364.52 529.91 29.62 250.00 585.00 585.00 640.00 600.00 283.73 365.02 112.67 300.00 80.00 81.00 114.55 81.00 800.00 800.00 - 800,00 800.00 247-80 500.00 5,000.00 3,311.06 20.95 5,0Q0i 1,745.50 1,689.50 1,219.00 1.800.00 286.92 335.99 269.08 330.00 852.13 925.20 36144 900.00 449.79 448.20 161.37 450.00 1,027.92 655.51 187.74 1.000.00 1,322.73 289.99 12.93 500.00 355.83 211.55 300.00 2,449.17 3,540.90 1,513.71 4,000.00 715.00 985.13 2,285.00 3J00.00 238.08 243.97 182.00 500.00 10,550.00 11,145.00 6,150.00 11,615.00 239.76 207.68 85.26 365.00 815.17 1,144.03 618.48 1,000.00 1.708.95 300.00 925.00 181.25 200.00 90.00 830.00 975.00 525.00 1,150.00 995.30 1.096.02 300.30 1.000.00 2,000.00 2.000.00 2,000.00 482.95 700.0 2.0UO.0O 5,000.00 Estimated for Fiscal Year July 1. 1962, to June 30, 1963 Fund and Classification (6) By Officer or Department (7) GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Mayor $ 600.00 Treasurer 600.00 City Attorney 600.00 City Superintendent - - 6,720.00 Recorder .. 5,220.00 NON DEPARTMENTAL Liability Insurance - 1,850.00 Fire Insurance 210.00 Social Security . 1,300.00 Officials Bonds 50.00 Engineering 500.00 Planning and Development Industrial Accident Commission 800.00 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE Printing and Advertising 300.00 Auditing 650.00 Office Expense 300.00 Dues and Fees ., 156.00 Library Donation 800.00 Employees Hospital and Medical Insurance 500.00 Emergency 2,500.00 SWIM POOL Salaries . Managers Salary 1,200.00 Office Salary ..... .. 750.00 Power - 350.00 Supplies 700.00 PU1LIC PROPERTIES Heat 450.00 Maintenance and Repairs 1,632.00 City Park Maintenance 200.00 Power and Lights - . 350.00 PUILIC SERVICE Street Lighting 3,700.00 Garbage Disposal 1,430.00 Parking Meters 600.00 POLICE DEPARTMENT Salaries ...... Chief of Police 5,520.00 Patrolman 5,100.00 Part Time Police 1,235.00 Supplies .... 365.00 Car Expense 1,000.00 Equipment, New Police Car 2,000.00 Radio Operator Salary 625.00 Radio Equipment and Expense 150.00 Monthly Line Charge 180.00 FDIE DEPARTMENT Salaries, Volunteers 1,630.00 Supplies ...... 1,000.00 Transfer to Equipment Reserve Fund 1,000.00 Rural Fire Department Expense 700.00 Truck Payment and Interest 5,000.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $80,523.00 Approved by Budget Comm. (8) $ 600.00 600.00 600.00 0)720.00 5.220.00 1,850.00 210.00 1.300.00 50.00 500.00 800.00 300.00 650.00 300.00 156.00 800.00 500.00 2,500.00 1,200.00 750.00 350.00 700.00 450.00 1,632.00 200.00 350.00 3,700.00 1,430.00 600.00 5520.00 5,100.00 U35.00 365.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 625.00 150.00 180.00 1,630.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 700.00 5,000.00 $60,523.00 iContiaued on Page 5) 1 : " ft