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TEN The Gazette-Times. Heppner. Ore.. Thursday. September 1, 1977 Continued from page 1 Mamie has done every job on the farm, from pallet stacking to the secretarial duties. Her main job is to drive the fork lift. "I'll tell you, Eric is certainly no chauvinist," stated the striking Vancouverite. "I get called on for anything and everything." Anderson estimates the project has cost him nearly $1 million to prepare, plant and harvest so far. He directs his spare time to farming 3,400 acres of dryland wheat and about 850 acres of irrigated wheat. He's also experimenting with 20 acres of lima beans. Growing sod takes more preparation than a regular crop, according to the Heppner-born Anderson. "Mainly because it's hard to grow. The ground, for example, has to be smooth and bare," he said. 'Growing sod takes more preparation than a regular crop' Anderson would be the one to know the difficulties. He learned them the hard way when he lost 45 acres of seed, his first planting, to a 70 mile per hour wind last year. He turned around and made a call to the seed supplier for another $15,000 worth of seed. Maybe Anderson was willing to take the second gamble because of his confidence in his dream and the location he had chosen. "This is natural blue grass country with long days and no natural weeds," he said. "What few weeds we do have, get cleaned up with the first crop's spraying fcnd we never seem to have them again." The main emphasis of the Anderson's is professed to be toward quality. "My goal is to continually offer the quality we have here," he noted. Although some rumor has indicated that area corporate farms are planning to give sod a go, Anderson isn't worried. He actually invites their competition. "I'm sold on my operation and our kind of farming far exceeds their sloppy operation. I don't see how they could do it at my prices and still break even. If they want to try, I'd love the competition." Sod is a little more expensive to grow than potatoes, Anderson said. It's higher cost is in the harvest. Specialized equipment is used to lift and cut the three-quarters and five eights inch deep grass mats. Cutting usually begins at 5:30 a.m. 'It's all been The crew is hand picked, made up of Anderson's family and friends for the most part, including a high school coach. His cousin, Hal Bergstrom, drives the harvester while two men stand in the back piling the turf on pallets. Another worker drives the forklift. "We don't seem to have any trouble keeping a crew because it's pretty clean work," Marnie pointed out. The grass is mowed 40 to 60 times before harvesting. - Plastic netting has been used to hold the grass down during this initial start. It eventually dissolves into the soil after about two years. "We don't think we'll be using it anymore," Anderson added. He first learned about the sod business while going to school at OSU. The man who originated the business in the Northwest gave Anderson a job at his Corvallis area turf farm. His former employer now buys from him. "And that's a real compliment when it's good enough for that man," Anderson said. The only worry the turf farmer seems to have is the smoothness of the operation. "It's all been too perfect. Everything has gone too well," Anderson said. "Except for the beginning, I guess." J Justice 1 I Court J Justice Court received 51 speeding violations for the week and released the follow ing dispositions: David J. Steelman, Hep pner, found guilty of violation of a basic rule and fined $53. Dorothy Brower, Irrigon, found guilty of negotiating a bad check. She was fined $50 and ordered to pay restitution. John Dupont, Lexington, found guilt of negotiating a bad check. He was fined $50 and ordered to pay restitution. Joe Borman, Pendleton, found guilty of furnishing liquor to a minor. He was fined $100 and given a 30-day suspended jail term. Jr. league seeks help The Colt Junior League Basketball program will s.oon be gearing up for another season of activity. In order to upgrade the program, organizers are ask ing for donations from bus inesses and individuals in the area. The league is open to girls and boys in grades 3-6 and has proven very success $1 million invested in sod project too perfect' " " - " Jiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiuiii GAZETTE-TIMES I CLASSIFIEDS 1 676-9228 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniiir; Sheriffs Report J Sheriff's reports for the week include: John Ripple of Morrow County Grain Growers re ported the theft of tools valued at $37 from a tool box on a vehicle parked in the fertilizer plant yard. Richard Stanley, Irrigon, reported the theft of a bicycle valued at $100 from his home. The bike was later recovered missing the seat and a wheel. ful in the past. Anyone interested in Donat ing should mail their check to Jim Ackley in care of Heppner High School. The program is also seeking coaches to vol unteer their time and talent to the youngsters. If you feel you are qualified, contact Ackley at the high school or call his home at 676-5591. . ....... ril-v V : ; l?rv v? ' , ft "' 1 " - ' ' I OPINING SEPTEMBER 6 OPEN BOWLING FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS LEAGUES START TUESDAY OPEN NOON TILL 11 p.m. F00SBALL GAMES SNACK BAR FUN HEPPNER BOWL Ph 676-9208 or 676-5805 O Pam and Dean Griffith Owners & Operators q Open 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day Salad Bar 313 f) ffl om QJMi rmm,m,mM Marni and Eric Anderson-Leading TUESDAY 01 turf growers in area. Business MEDICAL SUPPLIES HERMISTON DRUG Free prescription Mail Service. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Gifts for all occasions. Snack Bar FURNITURE WILCOX FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES See us before you buy your color TV or stereo system . 254 W. Hermiston Ave. 567-2201 Hermiston THIS SPACE FOR RENT $8 PER MONTH CALL 676-9228 AUTOMOTIVE Serving all this area for over 20 years. JONES RADIATOR SERVICE 1315 North 1st St. Hermiston, OR 97838 Ph. 567-6916 OPTOMETRIST DR. E.K. SCHAFFITZ Optometrist Next to Hotel Heppner entrance. 676-9465 Heppner CONSTKI'ITION Circle"!)" Trenching Licensed & Bonded Vermeer Trencher 14" wide x 8' deep 680 Case Hoe Septic Tanks, Etc. Dump Truck for Hire Robert Duncan 989-8493 tew C.B. SERVICE Terry's CB Consulting Service 155 Rock Street P.O. Box 356 Heppner "Fox Hunter" Terry Carter Ch.19 676-5192 THIS SPACE FOR RENT '8 PER MONTH CALL 676-9228 MONUMENTS SWEENEY MORTUARY Cemetery, grave markers. Granite, Marble, Bronze 24-Hr. phone 676-9600 or 676-9226 Also serving lone & Lexington Heppner P.O. Box 97 MEDICAL SUPPLIES MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY Free mailing service on prescriptions. Hospital Supplies Open Mon.-Fri., 9-6 p.m. Sat. 9-1 p.m. Located in the Medical Center, HOOSouthgate, Pendleton 276-1531 AUTOMOTIVE SHERRELL CHEVROLET INC. Complete Sales & Service 3rd & Main Hermiston Donna's TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY Appointment not needed... ...hut appreciated (ii(i-ri:ii:i MiU K. Aiken or 7ti-!l!MI!t ml PUBLIC NOT'CE The Heppner City Coun cil is considering an age reduction to ac commodate more Sen ior Citizens who might be eligible for reduced sewer and water rates. All Senior Citizens who are 60 years of age or over and whose incomes are within the CSA income guidelines, may sign up at Heppner City Hall. Please, bring proof of your income. The Community Ser vices Administration guidelines are: One person $3,713 annual income, two persons $4,913 and three persons $6,113. Those who are already taking advantage of the well drillim FAST . .m, MnnM A I if 6"-8" & 10" WELLS HARD ROCK DRILLING A SPECIALTY LICENSED BONDED HERMISTON Directory TITLE INSURANCE MORROW COUNTY ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. Title Insurance Office in Peters Bldg. 676-9912 Heppner HOME REPAIR UMATILLA READY-MIX Open every weekday, and Saturdays & Sundays if necessary. Ph. 676-9406 or 989-8467 FURNITURE HOUSE DISCOUNTS;! - Curtis-Mathes TV Quasar TV, Norge & Admiral appliances. Largest selection of furniture in the area. 2200 N.F. Hermiston THIS SPACE FOR RENT $8 PER MONTH CALL 676-9228 FLOOR COVERING M&R FLOOR COVERING Carpet, linoleum, ceramic tile, kitchen cabinets. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Matt Hughes 422 Linden Way 676-9418 Heppner 11.1 MKIM, MILLEK S PLUMBING New and remodel work Commerical or residential 20 Years Experience Free Estimates Call: 922-3110 If no answer: 922-3525 special rates need not sign up again. ; Mary Jean McCabe ; City Treasurer Published August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 1977 Did You Know?, MEL WINTER - VOLKSWAGEN AUDI Has one of the largest selections of used cars and pickups in this area.- MEL WINTER VOLKSWAGEN AUDI Highway 395 South' Pend le ton 276-36 1 1 MwAMir Kill Alt Y ft KT M.UIIINF.KY REPAIR Miller & Sons Welding, Inc. ' Fabricdiion & Repair of Steel & Aluminum Steel & Bolts In Stock 123 Lynden Way Heppner OPEN M Shop 676-9613 MON-SAT Home 676-5519 INSURANCE RAYBOYCE INSURANCE AGENCY Health, Fire, Auto, marine Group Plans Ray Boyce 676-9625 676-5384 Heppner LAUNDROMAT Main St. Heppner HEPPNER LAUNDROMAT BUILDING SUPPLIES See us for all your building supplies. We feature Boysen Paints. TUM-A-LUM LUMBER CO. Tim Moore, Mgr. 432 SE Dorian 276-6221 PENDLETON PRINTING WEDDING INVITATIONS BUSINESS FORMS PRINTED ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS GAZETTE-TIMES 676-9228676-9496 THIS SPACE FOR RENT $8 PER MONTH CALL 676-9228 - M IS if 1 A.
