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L .. v. i . .. .. . .. i. - u of r. :.: THE Vol. 92, No. 38 Heppner, OR, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1975 15c I .1f r-- rn -,r. P 1 wl..T 45th annual meeting 4l3' Agronomist te 7' .iA, t'y:ti o wheat Vvn ."" w:d '.1 v' 'rt ; : armers like it is i V 7 ' 4 I, 1 .7' ' A Tl I-'' fit fitilins (ihiwls, piihlun and hnuls mviidi'ii fionwr Memorial Hospital, Oct. .11 Tlii'M1 j .war olil miMi!!'fs ot ihf Klt'tiicntary Sh(Kl kindergarten class WMieil the iiatieiits m the mirMti imnie lor their "tru ks or treats " oster home needed in Morrow County "Wheat is important politically and the federal government is using wheat prices to influence political decision," said Dr. Norman Goetze, extension agronomist for Oregon State University, speaking before the 45th annual meeting of the Morrow County Grain Growers, Monday night. "The price of wheat is on the lips of every consumer and they ate being told how important wheat prices are to the cost of living; however, this is not true, as we are being used to their political advantage and they will continue using us through the election year. Today we have a sensitive wheat market. Back in the 1950 60s wheat farmers waited for the price of wheal to raise a nickle and then sold at the high price. Today we have a surplus of wheat and a rapid fluctuation in wheat prices. In 1840 there was no market for wheat in Oregon and Washington, however, by 1850 there was a surplus as the wheat grown by Oregon farmers had been exported to California during the Gold Rush. In 1883 we were actively engaged in raising wheat and by 1900 we had a surplus. The total wheat market is based on exports and the wheat market is based on the world market. Ai one time Morocco and Turkey were world leaders in growing wheat, now they are our best customers for purchasing wheat. World w ide wheat is not meeting world production. Today we have less than one per cent of wheat on hand and it is going to get worse. When it is a buyer's market, quality is a factor. Soft white wheat sold for 20 cents a bushel less than red w inter wheal . only because there was a scarcity of red winter wheat. Then Russia became a buyer in the U S. wheat market and the traditional foreign customers who had under-bought in the past had to buy more wheat the same year, making a dwindling supply of the wheat the U S. had to sell. Now foreign countries have their own problems, the wealthy countries are concerned with the energy crisis and the high cost that goes with it while the poor nations have no money to meet the cost of feeding the starving people or to meet the energy crisis. Thus the amount of wheat purchased by the foreign market will have to go down. Dr. Goetze predicted wheat prices won't go above $5 per bushel or below $3 per bushel during the election year. Either party can hold the prices down and the consumers will go up in trms if th price incres. abivr his predicted $5 per bushel. Consumption is expanding more than production and one major crop failure in a major export area would be disastrous. If the price of wheat continues to go down the w heat farmer should take a good look at the corn market, for corn will be used for food." Corn is the dog and wheat is the tail." Wheat farmers as a group should consider a better contract. If the Portland price looks good today, you should have sold your wheat yesterday. If you still have your 1975 wheat crop and haven't sold it. how much of next year's crop will you sell at this present price? You can profit if you make smaller sales, rather than waiting to make one big one at top price. Too many farmers are trying to beat their neighbor rather than their accountant. He advised the farmers to pick a price with a reasonable profit and then sell at that price. When you make a commitment to sell at a certain price, honor it. as the future market is based on your sale Following Dr. Goetze's speech the regular meeting of the .Morrow County Grain Grow ers w as conducted. Nominated to the board of directors were Roy Martin. Lyle Peck. Gary Grieb and John Ledbetter. Associate directors include Bob Stevens. Ned Clark. Paul Hisler Jr.. Bob Harrison and Ron Becket. Manager Larry Mills read the agreement between the United States and the L'.S.S.R. which will continue until 1981. He concluded saying. "The State Department negotiated the agreement without any input from the growers. " D O. Nelson and Tad Miller were presented desk sets for their many years of service on the board of directors. Following the regular meeting a special board of directors meeting was held and Gene Majeske was elected vice-president for the ensuing years. r V s; 17 i .ft (If. DR NORMAN GOETZE "There is a need for foster and shelter homes in Morrow County." said Hill Shwitxin. service worker for the Stale of Oregon Children's Services Division, at the Chamber of ("ommrice Monday "At present some of the youngsters in the ciwnU are being sent to other counties to I' cared tor. Ix-caiiNe of the lack of homes." continued Shenbon Sherilmn explained the dilferenee between shelter and foster homes saying. "A shelter home agrees to cue lor (hiKlien on a temporary basis, usually one to lo weeks, while a luster home will cure for youngsters for an indefinite Ikm hmI of lime Citing an example. Shenbon said some foster homes haw been caring for the same children for the past 10 years According to Shei iImiii children can be removed from the parents care in two as. either by the parents consent or by a court order. In some cases the family feels they cannot rope Hh the problems of jlirir children and ask that they ln placed in foster homes II the parents consent the children will be placed in foster homes until the problems are resolved When this is accomplished the children are returned to their parents If theirs is a case of child abuse or neglect the court may take the children from their parents, for in some cases the court decides the children should not be allowed to remain at home In cases of child abuse mid neglect the police make the preliminary imcsligation and report their findings to the Children's Scr ice. To quality as a foster parent Application may he made to the Children's Service and agree to a few basic rules A simple investigation of the home and sanitation facilities are conducted by the department. Prior to placing children in foster homes the foster parents are consulted and the childrens problem explained to the luster parents "Some foster parents will accept children with certain problems only," said Sheribon. In addition to foster provides main other i t lt'i i . ils lor l.imih pi w ho have problems iihI shelter homes the Division also services The division will make i. inning They will help teenage parents In some cases the teenage parents need kc for selling up a budget and (he young bride may have to learn household skills They uill aid unwed mothers and discuss the problems of aUution or placing the child for adoption. other programs include providing child care to mothers ho ,ue in the hospital or at home recovering. Housekeeping facilities are provided if the Children's Service feel a mother is incapable of taking care of her home and children due to llllievs The children of mothers on sM-eial (ruining programs are 1 . 1) "'d lor by the Slate and the children are provided with medical care ol the family is on a low income bracket, The Children's Service takes care of families who have a pi nhlem and a lee is charged to the family by use of a sliding scale The Ire may vary from $1 10 depending on the bundles' income Shcnhon com hided saying. "This is a newly formed agency, formed literally overnight, and while many of the depai tmentsdonol have enough staff we will try to offer any assistance we can. if we cannot help we will refer you to someone who can Ik1 of assistance " (iuesi shaker lor next Monday will be Dennis Logan, piesulenl ol Western Empire Builders who will offer his it hiiital lo the proposed initiative to ban corporate farming ill (Meguil eppner water system nearing completion 18 mile chase ends in fine J J1 1 , 1 .AY ' X 4 S.J HILL SIIKKIIION Tommy Ray Avers. 19. npix'ared in Justice Court Tuesday and pleaded guilty to four major trallie violations Avers had U'eii arrested by the lli'ppncr City Police. Oct .11. and charged with the lol loumgolfen.ses attempting to elude, driving a motor vehicle while under the inlluetice of Inloxicaling liquor, driving with a blood alcohol content of 15 or over mid driving while suspended Jus) u f of the Peace Charles O'Connor fined Avers $V.,"i lor driving while under Hie influ ence ol intoxicating liquor and for having a blood alcohol control of l,t or over Judge O'Connor suspended t.".Ki lor driving while siiS' sended and tMK for attempt ing to elude the police. Avers was placed on proba tion to the court. He must attend the Mental Health Clime and make a monthly reHrt lo the court. He was also ordered to attend a traffic safely school. Judge O'Connor further sti pulated that Avers must not frequent any bars or taverns or purchase any intoxicating liquor during his probation. If he fails lo comply with the court's decision he will b taken into custody and (he fine plus sentence could be impos ed Ayers was arrested by Heppner City Police following an 18 mile chase up Willow Cork Farley Motors low bid of $3.65? for a new police car plus the trade-in of the present police vehicle was accepted by the Heppner common council at its regular meeting Monday night The council accepted the request by Columbia Basin Electric. Milo Prindle and How ard Cleveland to vacate a certain portion of Campbell St. Access to an existing fire hydrant will be granted to the city lo maintain its fire protection policy. A new chlorinator for the swimming pool was accepted on the recommendation of Steve Anderson, city engineer, who drafted the proposal at the last regular meeting. Mayor Sweeney reported he had talked with Anderson recently and was advised that the cities' water system is 95 per cent completed. All that remains is the installation of a float valve at reservoir No. 5. The panel for the automatic control system to be installed in the City Hall has not been completed by the manufac turer as yet, as he is unable lo obtain some of the electrical components. With this in mind Anderson recommended to the mayor that the contractor be granted an extension of lime. The contractor hopes to have the panel installed by Nov. 21. The council approved Ander son's recommendation. The council approved alter ation and repair applications for Bud Marshall and Harold Cornutt. A new structure permit for Hubert Wilson was approved for a mobile home. The permit had been referred lo Ihe Planning Commission for its approval. An application for Oscar Crook, 305 Linden Way for the placing of a mobile home on his property, approved by the Planning Commission was tabled by the common council. Two citations have been issued to Crook for illegally hooking up to the city's water and sewer system without city approval. Crook was fined $50 and ordered to pay the regular water connection fee of $230. Norman Paullus was also fined $50 for allowing Crook to hook up to his sew er and water system, while Crook was awaiting city approval. A 60-day time extension request was granted to Ilene Wyman for the construction of a new residence at Chase and Cannon Streets. In the absence of Police Chief Dean Gilman, Mayor Sweeney read the police report. During the past month, city police have issued 58 citations and 38 warnings. Mayor Sweeney advised the SCHOOL BOARD TO OPEN BIDS FOR BONDS The Morrow County School District Board of Directors recessed the meeting of Oct. 20, after approving a resolu tion to advertise for the sale of the bonds approved at the recent bond ejection. The Board will reconvene at 10 a m. on Friday, Nov. 7. at the Lexington District Office for the purpose of opening and disposing of the bills received for such bids. Bonds In the amount of $1,100,000 00 will be issued to mature serially for a period of twelve years. city attorney to meet with the district attorney and make the necessary arrangements to have Justice Court handle the cities court cases and split the fees. Mayor Sw eeney referred to SB. 889 which allows small communities to enter into agreements with justice courts. The council voted the ap proval of Ihe drafting of a letter explaining the specific duties of the planning com mission. "The planning com mission is not a tool of the council, they have great authority as defined under Oregon law," said Mayor Jerry Sweeney, however, the city has the final authority on cases appealed to the city. Mayor Sweeney also told the council Ihe application for the construction of the bridge at Morgan St. is presently in Washington. D C awaiting final approval Once approval is granted the plans and specifications will be com pleted and submitted to the various agencies. Mike Sweeney told the council Hager Park has been accepted by the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and con struction is scheduled to begin in the near future Veterans Day Nov. 11, in 1978 Oregon joins with 45 other states this year in the obser vance of Veterans Day on the traditional Nov. 11 date, H C. Saalfeld. Dept. of Veterans Affairs director, reported. This marks the third year in a row that Oregon will have observed the original date of Veterans Day, in contrast to the federal date of the fourth m On day in October as set by Congress in 1968 Now, Congress belatedly has changed the national date back to Nov. II, according to Saalfeld. bul the switch will not take effect until 1978, primarily to give calendar makers time to make the change. So, federal agencies contin ued this year to observe the fourth Monday In October the 27th of the month this year as Veterans Day. Tues day. Nov. II will be a holiday for state and local government employees and for banks, public schools and some community colleges. Sddlfield Mid Congress pas sed legislation in 19t8 to change Ihe national obser vance of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. Nearly all the states, includ ing Oregon, followed suit but pressure from the veterans' organizations reversed this legislation state by state and in 1973 the Oregon legislature restored the observance to Nov. II. Forty six states by this year had returned to Ihe traditional date and finally the current Congress has fallen in line, Saalfeld said.
