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.
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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.
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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
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