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tint ai'MNH GAZETTE-TIMES DO YOU REMEMBER? ThuriM October 9. 1969 5PI Inspection Fees Increased Increases in cants of making federal-state shipping point In Mictions have resulted In the Oregon Department of Agricul ture's raising Its inspection fees in an effort to offset those ris ing costs. The Increases, which bocamp effective September 8, average 30 percent and range from 20 percent to 40 percent. All or trie fees have been Increased, bui the time schedule for the start of overtime charges remains the same. This Is after eight hours of shed operation (per scheduled shift) or 6 p.m., whichever comes first on Monday through Friday of each week, and any time on Saturdays, Sundays, or any day declared by law to be a holi day for state employes. The new overtime rate is $5.50 per hour for all time involved and is In addition to the reg ular inspection fees. Previously it was $1.00. Mileage rate for those inspci tions Involving unusual travel is now . nine . cents per tnile..-Pre viously it was eisr.t cents per mile. Shipping point inspections for Ircsh commodities and process ing iruits ana vegetables on which the inspections are re quested come under an Oregon Department of Agriculture pro gram that under the law must be self-supporting. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, the program cost $70,000 more to op erate than was received In fees but the department was able to meet the additional costs from a reserve fund. The department presented Its problem to its Shipping Point Advisory Committee and, after providing those who had used the service during the past two years with the proposed increas es, held six hearings to discuss the proposals one in each SPI district. Objections to the Increases wore voiced at some of the hear ings, but no alternate proposals were made that would assure adequate funds to maintain the service. George Moose, chief of the Plant Division, which adminis ters the program, said the new fees were put into effect after all testimony given at the hear ings was weighed against the necessity of maintaining an adequate program and no alter-1 native could be found. Annua I Monfmn CpfOSU Researcher Say nmiuui i ivuimy vi Ag Co-ops Important By Sheep Growers Oregon Sheep Growers have set the annual meeting of sheep men for December 3. 4 and 5 at the Imperial Hotel In Port land, according to Walter Shum way, president, McMinnville. A list of noted speakers ap pearing on the program for the three day event include Dr. Max Judge, Food Technologist, Pur due University; Dr. W. C. Weir, Ruminant Nutritionist, Universi ty of California, Davis,, Calif. George Hislop, Yakima, Wash. Dr. Robert Dickson. DVM. Bak- ersficld, Calif., and Dr. La von Koger. DVM. Washington Slate University. Participants from Oregon I State University include Dr. O. Burton Wood, Director Export ment Stations; Dr. Jim Youde, Agricultural Economist; Dr. James Oldfield, Head of Depart ment of Animal Sciences and Dr, .Kahili . Bogart.. Animal.. Gcn. eticist. The conference will consider a list of ten selected topics set Agricultural cooperatives have become an Important part of Oregon's economy, according to Dr. James U. Youde, one or sev eral Oregon State University ag ricultural economists studying coop iormatton, lunction and financing. "Latest available figures." Youde reports, "indicate that gross sales of Oregon coopera tives providing farm supplies, I processing and marketing, and related services now exceed $375 million annually, and that net sales those excluding business between cooperatives are an- proacning $290 million." And, he points out, these fig ures do not include business conducted by the state's produc- . : . . . . i . . i j ' t iiuii-ui ii-iuea mm uiianciiig co operatives, which also generate substantial economic growth. "There now are about 100 ag ricultural or ag-related cooper atives neaciquartered or operat ing in Oregon," Youde continues,-'-' and -co-op memberships are now estimated to total more than 65,000." The OSU researcher notes by the executive committee of ,hat cooperatives, among other the Sheep Growers. The topics will revolve around the subjects of Grading and Marketing Lambs, Merchandising and Pro cessing of Lambs and heeding and Care of Sheep and Lambs. The annual "Make It Your self With Wool" contest will be held December 5 at the Benson Hotel. Competition is open to young ladies from age 10 through 21 for garments made of 100 American loomed wool. Details of the "Make It Your self With Wool" contest are available from the county ex tension offices. Cleve Dumdi, Secretary of the Oregon Sheep Growers Associa tion, said many important de cisions will be made this year at the annual conference busi ness meeting and that the gen eral program is designed as a fast moving busy three day conference. things, have enabled farmers to extend the ownership and con trol of their products into pro cessing and marketing chan nels. This has helped farmers earn higher returns and also has increased compteition for sup ones or raw products. Bargaining cooperatives in the state, ne reports, also have helped farmers increase raw product prices. xouae estimates tnat co-ops now handle, for example, more man nan or the milk produced in Oregon; close to half of the grain ana seea; more tnan a 'V- . i" :.; : m i6'i '7 -fc' V 7rf .. " V Vl fTocether for Jria . Jolly Chcfal " ..... Tk I GONG AHEAD l; MliCf- O ' I WITH THE X'Ml I J hf.A v f -J - ii in 7 DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN . . . 4-H Fairs In North Morrow county were one of the highlights of the year at Boardman? Club booths display work of some of the groups, stressing such themes as "Cook and Save". "Working Together for World Un derstanding", "Serving as Loyal Citizens through 4-H", and "Going Ahead With the 4-H Pledge". Hearing Draws Grape Growers Asserting that there is a fan tastic opportunity for grapes for wine in Oregon, representatives third of the vegetables, fruits 0'f the grape industry approved of the farm supplies. ririiin,M'. ..fud Reflecting the ever-increasing importance oi cooperatives Weekly Crop Report Some grain emerged. Fall seeding underway throughout county. Some areas need more moisture. Many calves being deliver ed. Fall pasture prospects look excellent riculture's proposal to establish a quarantine against the grape- ninn f , . ) . .. n,l T . .. ' 11 throughout the nation, October , a hpnrina in caiDm ,.ontiv has hn HPsirrnaiori Ma(mni aI a "earing in balem recently. They also ask that phyllox era, an injurious insect pest of grapes, be included on the quar antine list and that the state take steps to establish regula- Grain Exports Show Increase Grain exported from the Ports of Portland and Astoria in Aug ust was 15,693 tons ahead of the previous month. Inspection fig ures of the Oregon Department of Agriculture's Grain Division 218,891 tons in August. Incoming grain at those ports In August was also ahead of the previous month. The Aug ust figure was 339,434 tons and, in July, it was 227,654 tons. Protein analyses made by the grain laboratory In August to taled 4,082, which were 1,578 more than in July. At Pendleton August inspec tions covered 14.090 tons of in coming grain weighed and in spected and 780 tons of inspec tion and diversion grain, while in July 5,752 tons of incoming grain were inspected and weighad and 420 tons of inspec tion and diversion grain mov ed. Merrill in August had 19.218 tons or inspection and diversion grain and the previous month 1,136 tons. HAYR1DE Cooperative Month. Theme of this years observance is "Coop eratives: Progress Through Peo ple." Concprninrr th Secretary of Agriculture Clifford tions covering intrastate move ftl. Hardin recently stated. "The 1"c,- vl Kpe an.., cooperative concept the idea of The regulations as proposed progress through people working by the department cover inter- lUKeiner nas ions Deen a vi- state movement oi grape cut tai rorce in the free enterprise tings system, especially in agncul- The quarantine proposed tu e- would cover all states and ter Many co-ops." Hardin con- ritories of the United States tinued, "have helped farmers to Cuttings would have to come uiLiedse meir incomes, uooper- from nursery stock certified to ative marketings of farm prod- be free from leafroll and fan ucts and purchases of supplies leaf and be accompanied by a and services now exceed $17 bil- certificate of inspection issued lion annually," by an authorized inspector of OSU, Youde notes, conducts a the state of origin. Prfram or, research, When shipment is made of ties that concern agricultural cooperatives. For example, re search and extension personnel nave Deen instrumental in rip. veloping information vital to successful co-op mergers. Such mergers can help make cooper atives more efficient and eco- nomically viable. AND DANCE SATURDAY, OCT. 18 For Grades 9-12 FREE HAYRIDE - 8-9 P.M. DANCE --9-12 P.M. $1.25 Per Person $2.00 Per Couple Leave on Hayride From lone United Church of Christ DANCE AT THE SPOT Proceeds Will Go to The Spot Refreshments Will Be Served Do you have a son or daugh ter .. . between 9 and 19? Is that boy or girl active, creative, eager to learn? Then you have a "eould-be" 4-H'er in your family. Make it official during National 4-H Week. Oetoher s to 11. See or call your County tttiu aDout -h opportunities, whether you live on a farm or in town. About 32 million 4-H girls and boys are in the spotlight this week because it's Nation al 4-H Week. If you're between 9 and 19, you can join 4-H. You can learn and have fun in 4-H. Ask your County Agent HOW!' the cuttings into Oregon the de partment would be notified and the cuttings held by the person ordering them until inspected and released by an inspector or representative of the depart ment. While not pertinent to the hearing the grape men attend ing the hearing expressed con cern over the damage to the in dustry from 2,4-D, noting that it nas a tendency to drift great distances and grapes are very susceptible to damage from 2,4-D. Hearings Officer Bill Kosesan, explaining that only interstate movement can be covered in the regulations now beine- DroDosed. said that these proposals would De revised and industrv reDre sentatives asked to review them oetore they became final. He al so assured those at the hear ing that the department would work with the industry in draw ing up regulations controlling intrastate movement of grape stock. Final Sign-up Set for Workshop Final sienup date for taking the "Sewing Pants for Women" workshop in Morrow county will be October 15. This free workshop is open to any interested woman, with classes being: held in Heppner, lone and Boardman. Interested Boardman women are invited to contact Mrs. Mel (Lois) Allyn, chairman of the Boardman Extension Unit, or project leaders Mrs. Bob Sicard, or Mrs. Cleve Hinton. Heppner, lone and Lexington women call County Extension Office, 676-9642. Species! Notice SPONSORED BY UCC YOUTH GROUP EVERYONE WELCOME! THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED BY YOUR HOME-OWNED BANK AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE ANK OF Eastern Oregon TONE MEMBER. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION DUE TO MAINTENANCE WORK RE QUIRED ON THE IONE SUBSTATION, SERVICE WILL BE INTERRUPTED SUN DAY MORNING, OCTOBER 12, FROM 12:10 A. M. THROUGH 4:00 A.M. AREAS AFFECTED WILL BE IONE AND ADJACENT AREA, LOWER WILLOW CREEK, RHEA CREEK, EIGHTMILE, HARDMAN AND SOCIAL RIDGE. COLUMBIA BASIN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. "Serving Morrow, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties" Telephone 676-9146 Knitty Stitchers The meeting was called to or der by Sharon McCarl. Jovce Marquardt led us in the pledge to the flag. Judy Ledbetter led us in the pledge to the 4-H flag. There was no old business. New business was o elect new offi cers. The officers elected were? Rar. bara McCarl, president; Carlita Marquardt, vice-president; Jan Edwards, secretary; Lolita Mar quardt, news reporter, and Mar gie Viall, treasurer. The new name chosen for the club is 'The Knittv Stithrs" The next meeting will be No vember 3. Lolita Marquardt, news reporter GRAIN PRICES (Courtesy of Morrow County Grain Growers) F.O.B. Lexington No. 1 Soft white Wheat $1.32 bbL No. 1 Hard Red Wheat .. 1.36 bbL f Does not include storage and handling). The chain of 4-H clovers now reaches around the world. More than 75 countries have 4-H Clubs or similar youth organiza tions. Call them 4 K, 5-V, 4-D, 4-S, or what have you? They're all 4-H counterparts in other lands and they mean other boys and girls learning by doing, and learning for living. CHECK WITH US FIRST FOR ALL YOUR TRAILER NEEDS! 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