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HEPPNEH GAZETTE-TIMES. Thurmday. Januarr 30. 1969 Oregon Irrigation Lands Total 1,750,000 Acres j Oregon hud an estimated i irrigation the past five years put i 1.7rj(.(N)0 acres under lrrijHm In HMiH, but this Is only slightly over half of tlu Irr lahlc land In the slate. Don McKlnnls, development specialist with the Oregon te. partment of Agriculture, quoted these, figures while speaking ut the meeting of the North Was co Soil and Water Conservation District, January 25. Jn The Dal lea area. Discussing the development of irrigation in thin Mate, Mi Kin nls noted that the history din ed back to 1K3U when Marcus Whitman diverted water from Mill Creek for irrigation and then recalled that Jacob Wa ner. resident of Jackson Count irrigated a vegetable garden in lRrZ McKlnnls said the state had a total of 5,425,000 acres of crop land and, in addition to that land already under Irrigation 1,700,000 acres more are irriga hie. with possibly still more found to be Irrigable when an ultimate needs study now being made Is completed (this long ranee report will estimate wa ter needs to the year 2070). Of the total acreage now un der irrigation McKlnnls listed 28 percent as being the result of federal projects, while 72 per cent stems from private Irrlga tion developments. Sources of water are 10 percent from un derground and 90 percent from streams and storage, tie said most new irrigation develop ment will be from water stored along the Columbia and Wil lamette Rivers or from develop ment or small watershed pro.t ect.s. Oregon, he said, Is running behind all or the surrounding states in development of irriga tion, despite the fact that the slate has both the land and water resources capable of de velopment. The best estimates available on land In Oregon placed under Snowfall Bolsters Wafer Outlook In Three Counties Farmers, ranchers and oilier water users in Umatilla, Mor row and Gilliam counties can expect near average water sup plies in 19G9 according to a re port released recently by A. J. Webber, stale conservationist, Soil Conservation Service, Port land, and prepared by T. A. George, state snow survey su pervisor, representing cooperat ing federal, state and private agencies. Snowfall so far this winter has been excellent and the snowpack is now 182 of aver age. . Because of above average pre cipitation, soils are now well wetted. Profiles are about 80 of capacity compared to 70 per cent last year. McKay Reservoir currently contains 13,700 acre feet of wa ter, 85 precent of average, while storage in Cold Springs is 24,500 acre feet or 121 percent of aver age. Flow of the Umatilla River at Pendleton for the period Octo ber through December was 130 percent of average, according to provisional data provided by the U. S. Geological Survey, Portland. Average snowfall is needed during the next several months to maintain the snowpack and to assure good water supplies during the coming summer. Statewide, near average wa ter supplies are the outlook for Oregon in 19G9. The snowpack for the state is about 150 of average. Carryover storage in most of Oregon's reservoirs is poor and about 20 less than last year. Soil moisture is above average and will benefit the snowmelt runoff. It at 30.1MIO acre. In comparison acreages placed under irrigation i In surrounding Mules in that period are: California 350,000 acres; Idaho, .Hoo.imo acres; and j Washington lOO.Ouo acres. ' Mi Klimls noted that out of i the ti.lUO.OOO irrigated acres1 within the Columbia Itiver j Drainage area, one-half of the acreage Is in Idaho and that Ida ho In developing its water n sources has depended almo- tirelv on farmers taking th illative. Commenting on development of water resources, McKinnis said Oregon, with its land and water resources, has one advant ageor disadvantage, depend ing on the approach to the prob lem -crops can be grown on most of the cropland without Irrigation, but by so doing there is a terrific penalty on yelds. McKlnnls told the group the state needs to use all the tools available for future water de velopment and said legislation, r er re- I i 0r st en-1 r-" it y ie In- I X S HAROLD GERKING Ex-Pcndleton Man Broker of the Year -A .VI if) V 1968 Vels Loans Set New Record Harold C. Gerking, Portland Investment counselor, associated with Burlier. Realty. Inc., was named "Farm and Land Broker of the Year" recently at the annual Installation banquet of the Oregon Association of Real will be Introduced at the 19G9,,ors- legislative session to provide The award was lor outstann some of the necessary tools. These he listed as: State bond ing for irrigation; water control district law amendments; stream adjudication; private en gineering and land zoning. Ranchers Can Now Buy More Hay For Only $10 Per Ton Unlike 1968, prospects this year look very good for suffic ient water to produce a wild hay crop on southeastern Ore gon ranches. As a result, according to W. Sawyer, superintendent of the Squaw Butte Experiment Sta- ion near Burns, ranchers can now buy additional hay for $10 per ton or even less, simply by pplving commercial fertilizer to their better meadow areas. The Oregon State University inge research recommends that metiers use from 130 to 200 pounds of urea fertilizer per acre. Urea is reeommendeu re- luse it is the cheapest source of nitrogen available in Harney alley and most of southeastern Oregon. Sawver points out, "Many years of research on the Squaw Butte Station and the experience of ranchers in many areas of southeastern Oregon show that additional hay can be produced in good water years at a tertu izer cost of $10 per ton or less." An applciation of nitrogen fer tilizer between now and early spring will enable ranchers to build up a reserve supply of hay." The OSU researcher says the fertilizer should be applied to portions of meadow fields that do not contain salt grass and that are not flooded so deeply that they produce only rush or wire grass. "In other words," Sawyer ex plains, "the fertilizer should be applied to the better meadow areas that get some flooding and that normally produce some grasses." "If possible, it is advisable to apply the lower rate 130 pounds to the average mead ow areas, and the higher rate 260 pounds to the best areas." A 130-pound application of urea provides 60 pounds of ac tual nitrogen; a 260-pound ap plication supplies 120 pounds. The fertilizer should be ap plied before flooding begins in the spring, Sawyer points out. "In fact," he notes, "it could have been applied last fall. But at that time, it was impossible to estimate the prospects for ir rigation water. Returns from the use ot tertilizer are very low when irrigation is as short as it was last year." Further Information is avail able from county agents or the Squaw Butte Station. Ing services for the year 1908. during which time Gerking was state president of Oregon Chap ter No. 34. National Institute of Farm and Land Brokers. Gerking is past president of the Western Realty Investment Council, a member of the bo ciety of Exchonge Counselors, treasurer of the Portland Ex change Club, and on the board of directors of the Exchange Div ision of the Oregon Association of Realtors. A native of Umatilla county, he formerly owned and operat ed a wheat ranch northeast of Pendleton. Kaseberg Chosen To State Board Governor Tom McCall has named Paulen W. Kaseberg, prominent Sherman county wheat grower, as a member of the State Board of Agriculture. Kaseberg, 51, Wasco, was ap pointed by McCall for a six-year term. He replaces Frank C. Tubbs, Adams. The new board member has been associated with wheat growing activities for more than 30 years. He is past president of both the Oregon Wheat League and Sherman County Wheat League and has served on the Oregon Wheat Commis sion for more than 10 years, both as a member and past chairman. Kaseberg, a 1937 graduate of the University of Oregon, oper ates the farm homesteaded by his grandfather in 1882. The seven-member Board of Agriculture serves in an advis ory capacity to the State Depart ment of Agriculture. Storm Losses May Be Tax Deductible A re-rl dollar volume $ik..lHG.7:V) wa loai.nl In 1.7 Hi Oregon veteran In I '.HIS to help them acquire their own homes and furms, the mate Depart ment of Veterans' Affairs re ported today. II. C Saalicld. director, said thin was 21 percent gain over iyi7 und 5 percent above the previous high In I'M. In Morrow countv last year. loan were grunted to six vet erans In the amount of $iJ,350, compared with three loans in l!Hi7 for S 13.200. Sinu' the start of the program, loans have gone to 113 veteran here in tlte amount of S.ss.'V.'tjO. The VMM statewide figure'; bring the totals for the program since 1915 to t!.2t;5 loam In the amount of $ti27J55.u;i. Saalfeld said that of this amount, veter ans have repaid nearly $.128 million In principal and more than $112 million in Interest. Thev are repaying at the rate of $4 million a month, with In terest payments alone averaging more than $1 million. of i The veterans' nr.l repayment ree. continue t ! excellent according to Saalfeld. There are only three seriously delinquent loan accounts for every 1.0 k) loans outstanding, and foreclos ures number less than seven for every 1,000 loans granted. Post -Korean veterans, made eligible for the state loans by voters In the November election are applying in surprising num hers, .saaHclil said. In the tw months since the election 5til cold war and Vietnam veteran: have applied for loans. Till was 42 per cent of the total of 1.3 IS applications filed In th November-December period. Traveling to Richland. Wa. last Sunday to attend a church priesthood meeting were Gory Thompson, Floyd Borman of Lexington, Ernest Christopher son and two sons, Neal and Ron cf lone, and Matt Warren of Ilepper. Thompson serves as lo cal branch president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat ter Day Saints. OREGON FARM CALENDAR INDICATES NEW DATES JANUARY 28-30 Pacific Northwest Range Management Short Course, Cor vallis. 31 Annual Meeting Agri-Business Council, Cosmopolitan Air tel. Portland. FEBRUARY 2-4 Oregon 4-H Club Conference, Salem. 3-5 Oregon Ornamental Short Course, OSU. 5 Annual Conference of the Western Oregon Fertilizer Deal ers, Marion Hotel, Salem. 12 North Willamette Horticultural Society Meeting, (Tenta tive). 13 Mid-Willamette Cherry Growers Meeting, Polk County Fair grounds, Rickreall. 20 Mid-Willamette Poultry Recognition Barbecue. Rickreall. 20-21 The Oregon Governor's 13th Industrial Safety Conference, Marion Motor Hotel. Salem. MARCH 5 Annual OSU Poultry School. Withvcombe Hall. 20 21 4-H Automotive & Tractor Tour, Portland. 24-25 4-H Clothing & Knitting Judges Training, OSU. 25 Squaw Butte Livestock Field Day. 27-29 4-H FJntomology Tour. OSU. 29 Mid-Willamette 4-H Rabbit School. Rickreall. APRIL 19 Annual OSU Sheop Field Day, Withvcombe Hall. 10 a.m. JUNE 16-21 4-H Summer School. OSU. AUGUST 823- 91 Oregon State Fair, Salem. - - r p m " I I t JOHN MATSCHEK Portlander Heads Cancer Crusade The 19G9 crusade of the American Cancer Society's Ore gon division will be headed by John Matschek of Portland, president of Pacific Brokerage Co., Dr. A. C. Hutchinson of Port land, division president, has an nounced. The crusade Is sched uled for April. Matschek. a member of the cancer division's board of direct ors, was vice-chairman of the statewide crusade a year ago. He has been active In many community activities and is a member of the Trembling Twen ty organization that sponsored Portland Open golf tournaments for several years. In accepting the chairman ship, Matschek stressed the need for volunteers so ve can make sure that every person is giv- en an opportunity to Join in this fight against the nation's No. 2 killer." He pointed out that nearly $300,000 in American Cancer So ciety funds are at work in re search projects "right here in Oregon, primarily at the Univer- ty of Oregon medical school. These protects are financed by I division and national funds, he I explained. Jaycees Hear Talk Dy Institute Leader At District Meeting An Inspiring talk by Hill Johnson, who serves as distrib utor for the National Success Motivation Institute, was the highlight of the meeting of Jay eces throughout District 13, which was held January 10 in Pendleton, with the Pendleton club as host. Johnson, a very dyna m 1 c speaker, Is from Washington, aiid Is a past president of the Washington State Joyeee organ ization. About 100 Jnvcecs from var ious cluns in the district attend ed the meeting, which began with a chicken dinner, followed by an evening of musical en tertainment furnished by a group of Pendleton High school stu dents, who presented a lively program of Instrumental and vocal arrangements. The meeting was called to order by Larry Fuller, national director, from Ontario. First or der of business was bids for the next district meeting. Ilermlston Jaycees received the bid, with the date to be announced later. Following the main speaker, presentation of the traveling trophy war. made to Wallowa county Jaycees, by Jerry Hollo mon, Heppner president. The lo cal club had retained possess ion of the trophy for the second time and had only to win it a third time for permanent pos session. Paul Budke, former district vice president from Pilot Rock, addressed the croup, Budke re signed his office following his move to Portland. Larry Keimig of Hermiston, was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Budke's resignation. Jaycees who attended from Heppner were Al Osmin, Frank Osmin, Ron Gray, Jack Melland, Paul Arbogast, Hollomon, Lyle Jensen, Clyde Allstott, Forrest Burkenblne, Bob Hager, John Privett, Tom Wilson, Pat Won- ser and Reggie Pascal. The President of The United States Javcees lives in the "Jay cee White House" in Tulsa, Okla., during his year's term of office. The 10th of the Month is The Business-Professional Man's PAY-DAY Always pay your bills by tha 10th of the month. Remember, the way you pay today, is the way you are building your credit record for the next RED BOOK Credit Bureau of Umatilla County SLOW AND PAST DUE ACCOUNTS ARE COLLECTED BY THE ADJUSTMENT DEPARTMENT. PAY YOUR SLOW ACCOUNTS NOW AND AVOID HAVING THE ACCOUNT TURNED IN FOB COLLECTION A. G. Erickson, Director of In ternal Revenue for Oregon, an nounced today that damages caused by the recent snow and ice storm may result in deduct ible casualty losses. Damage to personal residences caused by freezing and bursting of water pipes are considered casualty losses for Federal income tax purposes. These losses, however, are limited to the extent they exceed $100 for this snow storm's damage. Since the recent storm span ned two taxable years, the question of which year one should claim his loss must be resolved by the individual facts of each case. If a person suf fcred damage during the recent storm which exceeds $100 and is not otherwise covered by in surance, Erickson suggests that he contact your nearest Internal Revenue office for assistance Publication 547, "Tax Infor mation on Disaster, Casualty Losses and Thefts," describes procedures for claiming casual ty losses. Free copies may be obtained by sending a post card to the District Director, Internal Revenue Service, 319 S. W. Pine Street, Portland, Oregon 97204. SAVES TIME AND STEPS Good planning makes your all-electric kitchen even better! Most Important room In every house Ever notice how your family seems to congregate In the kitchen? Small wonder! After all, the kitchen Is the natural family center for American living. That's why it is so important to have a well designed kitchen. It'll save you countless steps; lets you do more work with less effort; and lets you do it quicker! A little planning can help you do wonders In making yours a low cost model kitchen. To make best use of existing space, plan your work around your three principal activi ties: (1) food preparation, (2) cook ing, (3) clean-up. cabinets instead of in the middle. This will leave room for any size range you might buy in the future. r 0- sils convenient to your clean-up area. Today's modern electric dish washers, with their giant capacity, lets you wash all the cooking and 'eating utensils at one time. And the water is super-heated to kill many i Gl Dividend Report Called Erroneous Information being circulated throughout the country that Congress recently passed a bill granting World War II veterans a special dividend on their GI insurance is completely erron eous, H. G. Helmstetter, Acting Manager of the Portland Vet erans Administration Regional Office, states. As a result of this misleading information, VA insurance offic es are being flooded with in quiries. Because of this, the VA ask ed newspapers, veterans service organizations and other inter ested groups to take an active interest in dispelling this false information. Helmstetter said no legisla tion has been passed or even introduced in Congress to pav special insurance dividends in many years. In 1950 the VA paid special insurance dividends of about $3 billion to nearly 16 million Cooking area: use electricity to keep that "old-fashioned" flavor Whether you choose a conventional "free-standing" or "built-in" range and oven, be sure you cook the mod ern way . . . with clean, safe electric ity. It's the best way you can be certain of getting just the right tem perature for every dish. Once you've established a superior recipe, you can repeat it time after time when you cook with electricity! An exhaust fan over the range is a wonderful addition to any kitchen. It helps remove hear; moisture, and cooking odors. Plan adequate stor age for cooking utensils near the cooking area; it'll save you hundreds of steps every day. If a built-in unit is used, have the oven Installed at eye level to save stooping and bending when you are baking. A "free-standing" range should be installed at the end of your Preparation area: have adequate electrical outlets The two most important features of a good preparation area are plenty of working space and adequate elec trical outlets for all the appliances you'll use when preparing meals. Counters should be waist high (34" to 36") and covered with an easy-to-clean material. Avoid cracks or crevices. Your refrigerator and other food storage areas should be close by. So should mixing bowls, knives, etc. Be certain you have adequate wall outlets for your electrical appliances and for those you'll be adding in the T"-J ' - VI - r- - , - f ' .JX F1 i future. The outlets should be on a different circuit than your refrigera tor to avoid over-loading. Clean-up area: electricity takes drudgery from chores Good kitchen planning can save you hours of needless work. Arrange your cabinets conveniently so there's plenty of storage for dishes and uten- germs which might -survive old fashioned hand washing. A garbage disposal is another helpful appliance which takes much of the "mess" from the homemaker's life. You can actually "wash" nearly all your garbage down the drain! Bright and cheerful as ' a happy home! Lighting plays an important role in your kitchen. We suggest every kitchen have adequate "general" lighting plus additional fixtures for the preparation area. It's a good idea to have light over the sink, too. An efficient kitchen and low-cost electric power go together to give you a better, more comfortable life. That's why today's modern home maker has all the conveniences of her city cousins . . . and still enjoys the uncrowded freedom of country living! xttt5SB NRECA Columbia i asin Electric Co-op 'Serving Morrow, Wheeler and Gilliam Counties' World War II veterans.
