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HEPPNER GAZETTE -TIMES. Thursday. April IS. 1967 County Extension Offices Provide Special Services Have you ever wondered where to eo for that new Ore gon State University bulletin the one available at your "County Extension Officer' Most County Extension offices are located at the county seat. The majority will be found in the courtnouse; oiners are in the post office or other build ings. In Morrow county, it is located in the (JUliam ana Bis bee Building, Heppner, County Extension offices are staffed with agents all Oregon State University staff members who carry on programs in ae ricultural, home economics and 4-H club work. Although most farm families know their coun ty agent, some who live m Ore gon's cities and towns may not be familiar with the work of the Federal Cooperative Exten sion Service. The Extension Service origi nated 52 years ago by an Act of Congress. The organization was created to ". . . aid in dif fusing among the people of the United States useful and prac tical information on subjects re lating to agriculture and home economics and to encourage the application of the same." Agents work not only with individuals, but also provide in formation and guidance to groups when group action is the most effective way to achieve the desired purposes, OSU lead ers explained. Agricultural agents may de vote their time to working with the public in agricultural pro duction and management, de velopment of natural and hu man resources, marketing agri cultural products or community and public affairs. Home economics agents are trained to teach and assist county residents in such subject-matter areas as child de velopment and human relations, foods and nutrition, home man agement and equipment, and housing and home furnishings. The 4-H club agents work with boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 21. Their ob jectives are to help these young people acquire know ledge. skills and attitudes that will contribute to their success as mature citizens in their home, their community and their vocation. Education is the job of the OSU Extension Service, it was empnasized. it's not the kind with daily classes and exams and a campus. There are not credits to be earned, or grades to worry about. An informal ed ucational program, it's a joint project of OSU, the U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture, and the government of each of Oregon's counties. Consumer expenditures in this county amount to more than $450 billion a year. Even ex perienced consumers need ob jective information, not only to spend their dollars wisely, but just to keep up with the many new products that appear on the market every day, it is pointed out. Extension agents receive up-to-date scientific information from state and federal research centers so they can offer help with decisions on what to buy, how to use it, and how to care for it. Visitors seeking information on agricultural or family living problems are welcome at Coun ty Extension offices. If an of fice visit isn't convenient, a phone call can often provide the answers. A wealth of bulletins to help farmers, homeowners, gardeners, homemakers and others will be found at these offices. No Oregon resident is very far from his Extension Service of fice. The consumer who wants unbiased information about purchasing a new appliance, how and when to apply fertiliz ers, suitable shrubs and trees for landscaping, or just a fact sheet on propagating geraniums will find it and much more at his County Extension office. 1967 Wheat Crop To Set Record A winter wheat crop of 34, 85i.OtX) bushels is forecast for Oregon, according to the Oregon v. rop anu uvesux-K neporung Service. This would be the lar gest crop of winter wheat ever produced in Oregon. Oregon farmers harvested 24, 650,000 bushels of winter wheat in lb. The largest crop of winter wheat harvested in Ore gon in past years was in 1953 when the crop amounted to 28, 044.000 bushels. In that year, both winter and spring wheat production combined was 34, 298.000 bushels, loss than what is now estimated for winter wheat alone. The April 1 forecast was bas ed on farmer reports on the con dition of the crop as of about that date. Condition was rated at 93. the highest reported for the date since 19t3. Highest con dition was reported from the Willamette Valley counties. Other counties reported a lower crop condition, but only slight- Iv below the state average. Scattered reports of vellow tripe rust present in wheat is not viewed with particular alarm. The predominant variety, Gaines, planted on 64 percent of this year's acreage has shown the ability to resist this disease in its more mature stages of growth. The Pacific Northwest (Ore gon, Washington, and northern Idaho) crop of winter wheat is forecast at 168,591,000 bushels. compared with 124,760.000 bush els in 1966 and the 1961-65 av erage of 103.2SS.000 bushels. The U. S. crop was estimated at 1,162.338.000 bushels on Ap ril 1. This production, if finally realized, would be 11 percent more than that produced last year. Prospects for the U. S. crop were severely diminished by dry weather in the central and southern plains. The combined production prospect of the four states, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tex as, and Colorado, was reduced 26 percent or 124 million bush els since last December 1. Con tinued dryness and wind dur ing March has reduced the crop to a critical condition from cen tral Kansas southward. Despite the large production in view for the United States in 1967, the total world wheat pic ture is not bright for 1967. Too much rain in Europe during the fall planting season has reduc ed winter wheat acreage. In creased plantings of spring wheat in Europe will only par tially relieve the prospective supply picture. Too little rain in the USSR and Asia has lim ited the production picture for 1967. While the Turkish crop prospect is good, lack of rain has seriously reduced prospects in India and Pakistan. ROLL TICKETS Tor sale In single and double rolls. Use for drawings, admissions to events. Gazette-Times, Hepp pner. Ph. 676-9228. Drapery Making Workshop Set For Late April Br MARJORIE WILCOXEN County Extension Agent A drapery-making workshop Is scheduled for April 27 at the Heppner Fair Annex from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a pot luck lunch at noon. I Bring your own table service). We will be making samples of lined and unlined draperies by hand you can make larger draperies with the sowing machine when you get home. The right draperies can add much to the attractiveness of a room. By planning, you can es tablish harmony between them and wall, rugs, furniture and accessories. Drap e r I e s offer great variety in color, design and texture: and are important in the decorative scheme of the room. Choice of draperies is Influ enced by the atmosphere or character of the room "that certain something" associated with furnishings, frequently with period furnishings such as Provincial, Earlv American, Vic torian, or Modern. Occasionally the atmosphere of a room is described by the characteristics of the furnishings as formal, informal, simple, luxurious, rus tic, elegant, or sophisticated. Often, bt cause of the sturdiness or daintiness of the furnishings, the appearance of the room may do described as masculine or feminine. In planning draperies, consid er more than just eye appeal. Draperies should also serve a useful purpose. Draperies can help to control light, provide privacy, and make the room more attractive. They should al so help to make the room look comfortable but not closed in. Draperies should not block off windows which must be opened for ventilation nor obstruct heat from wall registers or radiators. Draw draperies across large glass areas give protection from direct sunlight and heat and from drafts and winter cold. To get maximum service from your draperies, decide upon the points you consider most impor tant and select drapery fabrics accordingly. Although we will be making small samples at the workshop, important items such as how to measure windows for correct size of draperies, different types of rods and hooks now on the market, selection of fabrics and how to handle them and how to fold drapes for correct hang ing will be discussed. Here is a list of supplies you should bring with you to the workshop: H yard of 36" or 39" inexpensive cotton fabric, preferably solid color; Piece of Water Outlook Below Average Farmers, ranchers ami other water users in the Umatilla, Morrow and Gilliam county ar ea can expect slightly below average water supplies in the spring season and only fair sup plies for late season, according to a report released today by A. J. Webber, Slate Conservat ionist. Soil Conservation Serv ice, Portland. Stored water In McKay reservoir Is very defic ient while Coldsprlngs reservoir Is full. Deficient precipitation during March brought less than the us ual Increase In the snow cover. Water content of mountain snowpack Is now about 73 per cent of the 15 vcar average (1948-62) for the first of April. Snow at middle elevations Is far below average while at low elevations the snow Is com pletely gone, Moisture In the soil mantle under the snowpack Is up to S2 percent of capacity. This moisture will favor snow-melt runoff. McKav reservoir contained 38,800 acre feet on April first compared with 36.700 acre foot a year ago. This is much better than the low amount of 22.120 acre foot on hand at this date in 1964. Inflow to McKay res ervoir In the period April through September Is forecast at 28,000 acre foot or 88 per cent of the 15 vear average (1948 62). With the 38.800 acre feet now In storage the total available from the McKay source probably will be about 67,000 acre feet. Flow of the Umatilla at Pen dleton Is forecast at 160,000 ac re feet or 87 percent average for the next six months. This flow should satisfy most water needs. Flow of Butter Creek is fore cast at 8,400 acre feet or 86 per cent average for the next four months through July. Late sea son shortages will be experienced. These forecasts assume that near average conditions of pre cipitation and temperatures will prevail during the lorecast period. cotton print 12" wide x 18" long; Light-weight muslin or firm old sheeting (for lining), 8" wide x 16" long; 14 yards crinoline (3, 4 or 5" wide, for example, as width available); Package of four drapery weights (covered or uncovered); Thread to match above fabrics. Needle, thimble, pins, measuring gauge, scissors, tape measure. (Note: Please have fabric al ready cut to exact size required in list). Gazette-Times ads pay We Will Deliver Your Processed Meat JRjv y l 1 Of Charge JsEOi Heppner. 0?;r Ione- " Lexington WHOLESALE MEATS CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING SCHEDULE: MONDAY AFTERNOON ALL DAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY MORNING Follerr Meat Co. Ph. 567-6651 Hermlstoa, Oregon On Hermiston-McNary Highway ranch aero AIRPLANE SPRAYING CO. Owned and Operated By PAUL N. HANSEN Available for assistance with your spraying problems. Eighteen years' experience in this area. Personal service. LANE APT NO. 2 PH. 676-9672 or 676-9294 HEPPNER Qallons of service and honest prices for Northwest farmers Pacific Supply Cooperative was formed more than thirty years ago with this objective: to help eliminate discrimina tory pricing practices. Unfortunately, they are still with us in some places. At the sign of the Circle P you can expect prices, quality and service based on these principles: HONEST PRICING ... the same fair tank wagon delivery price to any buyer of the same quantity and service. TIMELY AVAILABILITY of petroleum products when and where you need them. ASSURED QUALITY on Pacific gasoline and diesel fuels, oils, greases, tires and accessories. HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE, that meets routine and emergency needs. "We believe that the agricultural induttry, which can be victimised by nature, thould not be plagued by problem over which man ha a decree of control namely tervioe, price and availability of neceuary aupptiet." PACIFIC SUPPLY COOPERATIVES miners r,1;- ' t$: ir:t! ii v :. . . ROT FORMAN (rkrht) o! Antelope, who was In tion committee en behalf of the Oregon Wheat oi brochure presented to all members ol the leg tin. Ione, a member ol the league s legislative motion on the importance of the wheat lndusti as outlining the poller position ol the Wheat L sented testimony in support ol a new method I value rather than on its "highest and best use. Salem recently testifying before the House taxa League snows sen. huh nayroona. noun, a copy u1rti,,M Kw h. tMtniL I-Aoklna on Is Fred Mar committee. The brochure gives background Infer- y to tne economy a ine state 01 unqon a wu eague on current legislative issues. Forman pro or assessing agricultural land on Its productivity m Rosewoll, Green Attend Baker Meet Mayor W. C. Rosewall and Herman Green, operator of the city sanitary service, were In Baker last Friday to attend a meeting on sanitary landfill for operation of garbage dumps. The group met at the Baker Hotel, heard talks and viewed slides on landfill operations. Then thev went to Baker's city dump and viewed Gi-monstra tlons. The landfill is recommended by the State Board of Health for garbage disposal, and the City of Heppner, pressed by the state to relocate the dump here, is considering possibilities. Among those at the meeting was Bob Splekerman of Pendle ton who iicrate the sanltnry service there and u-ea landfill In disposal. Under this method, the Kr huge is covered with soil, the land Is reclaimed and can be used for crops. Also attending Mas Bill Culham of I'endletoii. state sanitarian for this district. The meeting convened at 9 a.m. and continued until 4:30 At the last meeting of the Heppner city council a letter was read declaring that the city dump here meets only 23 of the state's recommended health standards. A new liga tion for the dump will be nec essary when the Willow Creek dam Is constructed. 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