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J'gu ofifoirfl tt eonttiro. (MfeG CID00VJGO0 A new practice to control the troublesome diffuiie knapweed thut has Infested over 50.000 acres of valunble range and crop land in Morrow County is now under way. The experiment is being carried out on the Jones, Wilkinson, Harshman and Beamer ranches. r 4' ' :rA .. . :-,T- Everett Harshman. Willow Creek, stands amid the diffuse knapweed which has infested most of his ranch. Harold Kerr, Morrow County Extension Agent, has released a small European fly, I'ro phora Affinis, in an effort to control the knapweed. Early this spring, Kerr released 200 flies in 6x6x4-ft. cages on the four ranches. One week later, the cages were removed and the flies ; .... lone Cardinals, front Carlson. P. Ashurst, M. Kietmann, l. uritmn ana iv. Gutierrei,. Back row from the left, R. Peterson. J. Kietmann, T. Peterson, J. Peterson, A. Klinger, C. McElligott and Coach Meyer. (K lone Cardinals, front row. from the left, K. Gutierrei, D. Tucker, S. Krebs, T. Gates. L. Rea. D. Thomas and M. Blazedale. Back row. from the left. Ass't. Coach LaRue, P. Peterson. P. McKlligott. B. Lindstrom, B. Tews. B. Nix and M. McElligott. were free to disperse. The flies should have laid eggs on the diffuse knapweed this summer and galls of eggs should appear on the heads of (he seeds this Tall. It the eggs survive winter, larvae will appear early next spring and will feed on the flower seed of the knapweed. Should this happen, the larvae could cause up to 70 per cent destruction of the seed. After the larvae matures early In June it will emerge as a fly and begin the cycle over again. Diffuse knapweed is a hard biennial herb that has spread over many acres in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Mont ana. It has become so firmly established on land in Morrow County that the property value has lowered. In Morrow County the weed has cut the cow-per-acre month rate from four to 25. Cattle, sheep and wildlife find the weed unpalatable. According to the Morrow County Soil Conservation Ser vice, no herbicide or chemical Oregon o Watch this spot on Oct 4 Of royv from the left. Mr. Warren. P. ft cri has proved successful In controlling the weed. Both Urophoro Affinis and diffuse knapweed originated in Italy; however, the. fly has kept the weed under control. Next June these four ranch ers, along with other Morrow County land owners, will know whet her the fly can cont rol the knapweed which has robbed them of much of their valuable range land. AREA 4-HERS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS David Richards, Irrigon, and Kathy Bartlett, Board man have been selected as recipients of the John Graves Memorial Scholarship. The trust fund has been established in memory of John Graves who had been a Ions time 4-H'er and 4-H supporter. David and Kathy will re ceive $200 which will be used to further their education beyond the high school level. of lone, VARSITY SCHEDULE SEPT. 8-IONE AT WHEELER 1:30 SEPT. 14 IONE AT CASCADE LOCKS 1:30 SEPT. 21 ARLINGTON AT IONE 2:00 SEPT. 28 ECHO AT IONE 2:00 OCT. 5 BYE OCT. 12 T0UCHET AT IONE OCT. 19 CULVER AT IONE 2:00 OCT. 27 IONE AT DUFUR 1:30 NOV. 2-IONE AT STANFIELD 7:00 Coach Gordon Meyers Ass't. Del LaRue JUNIOR HIGH SCHEDULE SEPT. 20 ARLINGTON AT IONE 2:00 SEPT. 27-IONE AT STANFIELD 2:30 OCT. 4-IONE AT HEPPNER 2:30 OCT. 11-RIVERSIDE AT IONE 2:00 OCT. 18-ECHO AT IONE 2:00 OCT. 25 IONE AT WASCO 1:30 Coach Jerry Martin B & C Repair Beecher's Cafe Akers Motor Service Jordan Elevator Co. Bristow's Market lone Chevron Station Independent Garage Chas. O'Connor, IIFPI'NKR OHK.) CAZKTTK-TIMKS. Extcncion Office scrvicco listed Harold Kerr, extension gent, has 220 bushels of the new soft white wheat variety called McDermid available to Morrow County grain grow er. Kerr has already allo cated 80 bushels of McDermid to four growers In the county. McDermid has tested in nursery trials the past few years as 130-5, and has proven to be a consistent high yielder . This year's plots at the Frank Anderson farm showed Mc Dermid yielding 22.5 bushels as compared to 20 8 for Hyslop and Gaines. In the Pilot Rock area, McDermid leads the yields with 31.7 with Hyslop recording 30.7 and Nugaines with 26.9 Growers interested in re ceiving an allocation of this new variety should contact the extension office. A seed treatment fact sheet for wheat growers will be available next week at the extension office, according to Kerr. The fact sheet gives recommendations and sug . gested treatments for disease controlled seed. Approved Let Us Help You FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS HERMISTON WW WW Best Wishes Insurance chemicals and the amount allocated are Included on the sheet. The 1973 Sewing Fair will be held Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to p.m., at the Blue Mountain Com munity College auditorium, according to Birdine Tullis, home economist extension agent. Morrow County homema kers are invited to attend the fair that features guests from the various clothing and textiles companies. Topics will include sewing aids, fabric selection, and fashions of today. A publication, "Specially for you... The Young Homema ker," is available for Morrow County young homemakers through the extension office. In the October issue, fea tures include helpful hints, trick and treating tips, health and nutrition items, home furnishing ideas, along with Halloween cut-outs for children. CARRY THE DALL & LOAN EC'JAL KO"3 LENDER mm for a Good Season Rietmann's Hardware lone Lions Club T & C Storage Stormor Bins 422-7437 Ham's Truck Line 422-7277 The Office Paul Pettyjohn Co. The Cooperative Rural Manpower Project has an nounced the following Job vacancies In Morrow County: four full time year-around farm jobs, two chocker set ters, and two knot bumpers. For further Information contact the local county extension-employment office In Heppner, 678 9642. 4-11 Calendar Oct. 1 Parent's Awareness Drug Session, Heppner Ele mentary School, Heppner, , 7-9:30 p.m. ' Oct. 2 Parent's Awareness Drug Session, Riverside High School, Boardman, 7-9:30 p.m. Home Extension Calendar Oct. 1 Sewing Fair, Blue Mountain Community College Auditorium, Pendleton, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 2 Officer Training, Lexington School, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Furnish by "Mixing i i i Divan and Chair, 3 Tables, 2 lamps, Picture 329.95 Double Dresser, Mirror, Chest, N- Std., Head Board, Frame, . Mattress, Box Springs .329.95 i Columbia Furniture Co. i 154 W. Hermiston Ave. I Hermiston Make it 4 in CHEER LEADERS Jan Ekstrom Mary Pat McElligott Sherri Wilson Cindi Martin Morrow County Grain Growers Cenex DuLyn's Pest Control John W. Jepsa Murray's Rx Stables Bod Murray lon- Oregon Bank of Eastern Oregon Thursday, Sept. 27, 1973 Whefit crowcra to visit with Roger Pslmcr The State Conservation Selection Committee of the Oregon Wheat Growers League will be visiting Mor row County 1973 Conservation winner, Roger Palmer, this week. The committee headed by chairman Mel Moyer, last year's Morrow County and State Conservation winner, will tour Palmer's farm near Eightmile. Palmer, along with five other Oregon county conservation winners, are In contention for the 1973 Oregon Wheat League Conservation Winner. The recipient will be an nounced at the annual Oregon Wheat Growers League meet ing in December. Livestock Calendar Oct. 1 Wheeler County Stockgrowers Association An nual Meeting, Circuit Court house, Fossil, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 3 rooms and Matching" 5 pc. Dinette 129.95 567-6495 a row!! n v
