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2 HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES. Thursday. June 8. 196? Summer School, Camp Beckon 4-H Members 1 otto mum w r m County Agent's Office County 4-H Members Active In Junior Show By GENE WINTERS County Extension Agent Morrow County 4-H boys and girls have entered 19 steers, 12 lambs and one market pis in the 21st annual Oregon Wheat Growers League Junior Livestock Show underway in The Dalles this week. The first three days of the show were devoted to livestock judging and showmanship by 4-H and FFA entrants. An auc tion Is being held today. All steers and lambs grading VSDA good and pigs grading USDA number 3 or better are auction ed. Four-H members entering the Wheat League Show were: Phil Carlson. Harvey Chllders, Becky Doherty, Cindy Ekstrom, Herbert Ekstrom, Jan Ekstrom, John Hall, Patti Healy. Teresa Harsh man, John Harris. Keith Nel son, Peter McElligott. Ricky Pet erson. Darlene Warren, David Warren, Deborah Warren, Mari lyn Warren. Mike Warren, and Dean Wright. The show Is sponsored by the Wheat League to encourage the use of wheat in livestock ra- Big Wheat Crop May Complicate Storage Problem Oregon farmers, who have re sponded to the administration's call for more wheat to help feed a hungry world, are now faced with the problem of where to put it after the crop is harvest ed this summer. According to Harold Young berg, Oregon State University extension farm crops specialist, several situations have combin ed to create a potentially ser ious grain storage problem for the coming season. It began last summer when the U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture relaxed wheat allotments in the face of a possible world wheat shortage. The 32 percent increase in allot ments, coupled with a good growing season, have raised crop expectations in the North west to 180 million bushels, 47 percent more than 1966. Youngberg said that although some land has been shifted from barley and oat production to wheat, estimates are that the feed grain crop will equal or exceed last year's production and will compete for storage and handling space. In addition, no one is quite sure how much wheat will be in terminals awaiting export when the new crop begins to come in. A shortage of vessels causing delays in export or a large carryover could jam available storage space. What this all means is that farmers may find they have to store grain on their own farms until the backlog moves out of the ports and country elevators. And new regulations covering grain storage and handling de veloped over the last 10 years make it imperative that farm ers plan ahead as not to get caught with their sheds down, Youngberg warned. East Better Prepared He pointed out that western Oregon grain growers will prob ably face the most critical stor age problem if the bulk of the grain is cut in both the Colum bia Basin and the Willamette Valley areas at the same time, as happened last year, borne es timates are that Willamette Val ley grain production will doub le this year, and few new stor age facilities have been built in the past 20 years. Eastern Oregon is in much better shape in terms of country elevator space. "The congestion might last for m to b0 days until the termin als could be cleared to handle the excess," Youngberg observ ed. "This would put pressure on the areas where the harvest is the latest usually the Willam ette Valley." If growers are forced to turn to temporary or makeshift stor age facilities in order to com plete the harvest, keeping the grain clean and dry may be ev en more important than getting it cut before the fall rains. Youngberg explai n e d that grain inspections will be made by both the State Department or Agriculture and the U. a. rood and Drug Administration. These checks will include tests for con tamination, and the presence of bacteria and toxic molds. He said temporary storage facilities usually increase the possibility of contamination by insects, birds, rats, and other pests. In addition, moisture and humid ity can promote the growth of certain molds which may con tain toxic substances. Careless or improper handling can bring on these conditions and unless the problems can be solved by expensive heat or chemical treatments, the con- tions. Representing the Wheat League in planning and con ducting the show is the youth activities committee. Heading up local arrangements were Deane Graves and Bill Healy of the county wheat association youth activities committee. Gail McCarty, county exten sion agent, is in charge of the livestock judging contest and is a beef cattle superintendent. Poison Weeds Point Needs Recent livestock losses In poisonous plant infested pas tures in the county points out the need for pasture rotations and weed control. Livestock us ually will not take lethal quan tities of poisonous plants unless suitable forage is not available. Poison hemlock and cocklebur are especially noticeable along streambanks. Both weeds are susceptible to 2.4-D when young. Other livestock poisoning weeds, including chokecherry, may be present. In contrast with most poisonous plants, chokecherry is relished by stock and browsed readily. To learn more about poison plants and what they look like, ask for the bulletin "Livestock Poisoning Weeds of Oregon", from the county extension of fice. Seed Wheat Needs Checking Wheat growers this year will need to pay much more atten tion to their seed wheat sourc es than before. The unusually large amounts of barley, other wheat varieties, other grains, and annual grasses make many stands entirely unsuitable for seed use. Poor broad leafed weed control should also be consid-' ered for rejection of seed fields. good safe way to insure the seed used is the best, is to use certified seed or seed produced to comparable standards. Certi fied wheat seed must meet these standards: purity, not less than 98; inert material, not more than 2J; other wheat varieties, not more than 0.1; other small grains, not more than 0.05 (no wild oats, no rye; germination, not less than 85. Non-certified seed can be good seed. Usually the competent grain seed handier has sources of seed which he knows were grown from certified seed. The important facts to know about seed are: (1) varietal purity. vi) germination, (A) weed seed and (4) other crop seed con tent. Seed costs are an exceedingly small fraction (perhaps 1 10 to Ila) ot the cost ot producing wheat. Gambling with cheap seed is usually a disastrous way to cut costs. taminated grain is subject to seizure and cannot be used for food or livestock feed. This could mean serious financial loss for both growers and hand lers. Many of the old buildings which haven't been used for grain storage for several years won't meet modern clean-grain standards, according to the farm crops specialist. He advised growers and handlers to make careful inspections of storage fa cilities before the season begins and take proper steps to meet minimum requirements for pro tecting the grain. He said OSU extension spe cialists have assembled infor mation on FDA grain regula tions for proper handling and storage. The information is available from county extension offices. SUN DEVIL1 6 Latest r high-crown straw NewA&M crease slopes to the back Exclusive "Ezee-Creasa" re-shapeable crown Choice of Western colors Boy's Sizes $5.00 ANOTHER FINE NEW mm m MiyM vui truss is fLZr MANOS VAMCTKS YOU UKI n jp n . nnS REPRESENTATIVE group of fifth graders at Heppner Elementary school holds books they prepared on the recent soil conservation tour before giving them to Ralph Richards (leit). con servationist of the Heppner Soil and Water Conservation District Filth graders of lone and Heppner made the tour on May 5 under sponsorship of the district. Boys (from left) are Luke Padberg. Wayne Gentry. John Boyer, John Holl ingsworth. Michael Stevens. Doug Gonry, Dana Sweelc. Kyle Robinson, and Robert Hughes. Girls (from leit) are Cindy Leonnlg, Diana Raymond. Norine Cecil. Charma Marquardt. Patricia Van Schoiack, Kathy Arlington, Kristi Haguewood. Del ina Turner. Luanne Easton and iDane McLaughlin. (G-T Photo). Fifth Graders Prepare Books On Conservation In a project just completed before the end of school, fifth graders prepared books on con servation practices observed on a soil conservation tour taken on May 5. They presented the books to Ralph Richards of the district last week, and these will be shown at forthcoming soil con servation conferences. The pupils all the fifth grad ers of Heppner and lone spent the day visiting ranches of the area, leaving from Lexington at 9:30 a.m. on May 5. They learned of the soils pro file, good and poor range con ditions and moldboard plowing. At the Kenneth Turner ranch, they saw diversion ditches, learned how they were built and learned of their purpose. At the Allen Tom farm they were shown spots where top soil is completely washed away by erosion, and at the Doug Drake farm thoy viewed land that had been retired from farming. They saw the farm pond at the Turner place and wpre shown erosion dams, gulley control practices and witnessed work that had been done in leveling a creek bottom. At the ranch of Orville Cuts forth, Jr., they viewed ponds, wells and irrigation, as well as grass seeding, and at the Tad Miller farm they saw stub ble mulching. Lunch was at lone, after which they went to the Paul Pettyjohn place to see creek channel improvement. At Mar ion Palmer's they viewed a dike used to turn water from bottom land, and at the Clell Rea place saw more channel im provement. Good grass and pasture land was seen at the farm of the late Newt CHarra. The triD con cluded after visits to the Paul Brown and Al Bunch farmers where they inspected strip crop ping, sod waterways and wind breaks. The trip was arranged by Richards, and Vernon Munkers and Kenneth Turner, supervis ors for the district, accompanied the youngsters and assisted with the explanations. Cooking Club Meets The Cookettes 4-H Club met at the home of Mrs. Wallace Wolff on May 31. We made sandwiches and read from our book "Mealtime Fun." Lisa Collins, reporter WESTERN STRAW YOU KNOW - ' sj- f I I. . 4 'Or . Tune-Up' Day Set For Columbia Basin Quarter Horse Association held Its last meeting May 24 at the Umatilla Electric Co op association building In Hermiston. Chairmen Virgil Chapman of Boardman and Roiiv Fulleton of Heppner reported that the tro phy saddle to be presented to all-around working horse cham pion had been ordered from Chuck Baker at Baker. The sad dle will be given at the annual Quarter Horse show of the as sociation to be held October 7. A tune-up day for halter and working classes has been sched uled for June 11 at the Hermis ton fair grounds for anyone with registered quarter horses. Rib bons will be given for tliree places. There will be no entry There's really no reason for your family to suffer through another, hot, muggy summer. Air Condi tioning is now within every budget , . . and what a difference Air Conditioning makes! rrTy T v yi -r jej- ii "- , ,jj t Let's you sleep like a baby. You wake up refreshed, ready to do a day's work. And air conditioning is a real wife-saver, Take the perspiration out of such hot chores as ironing, cooking and canning. It's almost like having spring-time freshness all sum mer. Air conditioning brings welcome relief to those suffering from asthma and hay fever because it fil ters dust and pollen from the air. (This factor also makes house cleaning easier, too.) iic V I II - .- - lZZcT?- Quarter Horses fees as this is an educational project lth Ron Davis, Judge, giving instruction on showing The showing will begin at 1:30 p.m. and Virgil Chapman Is chairman for the tune-up day. Further information mav be ob tained by calling 57-5 days. Gary Barney, local horse trainer, will also be on hand to demonstrate the three reining patterns used In quarter horse shows. Fims have been ordered from the American Quarter Horse Association on training, showing and Judging to be shown at the future meetings of the local as sociation. Training clinics, con ducted by experienced trainers, tire also planned as soon as ar rangements are made. Sail Through Electric Air iolumbia iasin Electric : li ... m jervmg murruw, YYneeier ana umiam wounues By MARJORIE WILCOXEN County Extension Agent 4-H Events Scheduled Monday morning, June 11'. 27 Morrow County 4 II members will hoard a bus enroute to the I II Summer School at Oreeon Slate University at CorvuilW They will return Saturday, June 17, after attending classes such as livestock, hunter safety, plant science, ciimp counselling, rec reation leadership, home eco nomics, uit appreciation, music appreciation, food sclrmv and technology, International pro grams, photography, plant and soil science and many other. The special activities Include a barbecue, an "international l'otMurrl", the Bankers Night Banquet, a truck meet, a talent show and a "llootenanny". The county representatives this year are John Hall anil Sherrl O'Brien. They will attend special classes and represent Morrow county at meetings and other activities. Summer Camp Planned Plans are In full swing for 4 II Summer Camp. The camp Is held every year at Cutxforth Park about 20 miles south of Heppner In the Blue Mountains. Tills year the dates are June 29-Julv 2. The camp counselor oldei 4-H members attended a camp counselors' training meeting at Camp Magruder In Tillamook county. Those attending were Sandl Carlson, Nancy Doherty, Linda Karlv, Maureen McKlli gott. Pat McElligott, Tom Me Klllgott, Chris Munkers, Chuck Nelson, Keith Nelson. Kristin Nelson, Kerry Peterson, and Deborah Warren. They will be In charge of car rying out the camping program under the guidance of 4-H agents and leaders. And now the most Important aspect of the camp the camp ers. Members of 4-H who are eligible to attend camp this year have received their letters of application. There Is nxm for only GO campers, so we will limit camp Summer with Conditioning Many families air condition their homes by stages; buy room units for bedrooms one year and for the remainder of the homo later. Some units cool two or more rooms, depending on tho room and unit size. If you are planning to build, it will cost little more to have year-round climate control for your entire home. It's money well spent because your family will enjoy completo comfort and your homo will bo more valuable. A heat pump is particularly effective ond economi cal. It maintains the same temperaturo all year; heats your home in winter and cools it in summer. Although a heat pump costs more than other heat ing systems, you'll save in lower operating costs. Learn how easily you can air condition all or part of your home. Your rural electric cooperative will give you free information. NRECA i - i "Mi! r .; participation to the 9 12 year olds. In making selection, If we have more than GO applicants, those who haven't attended camp before will be given first choice, and then those who have alteiuleil before to fill out the (iiioiM. Parents and lender will be welcome to assist In tho setting up of the camp. "Set Up Imy" Is scheduled for Sunday, June .'5. at 9::iu a.m. tiling a sack lunch. Coffee and punch will tie furnished. Come prepurcd to work with tools, hummers, pu. ers, wrenches, etc. Clean I n g equipment is alrewdy there. We will clean, mend, and set lip tents and cot and give tho en tire area a general cleaning. As many of you already know, It Is a Job, but I a task that Is very worthwhile and ha It own reward a clean camp fur GO eager 4 II campers. We WilJ Deliver Your Processed Meat WHOLESALE MEATS CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING SCHEDULE! MONDAY AKTKRNOON ALL DAY WKDNKSDAY KBIDAY MORNING Follett Meat Co. Ph. 567-6651 Hartnlitoa, Oreaon On HermlstoD-McNary Highway Co-oi Sv uM 1 1 Keppneff Lexington
