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The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Ore., Thursday, September 22, 1977 NINE Extention Events... Birdine About 4-H Leaders This is our week to make Morrow County more aware of the 4-H youth program, and the volunteers who make the program possible through their leadership. Right now, I want to say a great big "thank you" to each leader who has worked in the program this past year. You'll see 4-H in other sections of this newspaper, around the town, as well as seeing the 4-H story on Oregon television channels, and hear ing about it on radio. We join with other Oregon counties to recruit for leaders and mem bers, and to make every one aware of the 4-H programs available. Last year, 40 of the 6,000 adult Oregonians who gave their time and talents to help young people find "room to grow in 4-H" were from Morrow County. Even though this sounds like a lot of volunteers, there weren't enough to work with the boys and girls who want to be members. Currently, we are reaching one out of four eligible young people, with many more wanting to partici pate when leadership is avail able. In addition to the traditi onal leadership role where a leader works with a small group of boys and girls on a single project, we are looking for resource leaders.... a per son to share his or her expertise with other leaders, or by working with a club on a specific topic. Many leaders claim they get as much or more back than they give in leadership, citing the satisfaction of helping young people grow and devel op. ."to know that you have been a part of the change that has made them more confi dent and able to do things." Some leaders are sure that "working with young people keeps you young." Each leader has his or her own unique reason for volunteer ing their skills and time to the program. If you're an adult, and if you like kids, there's a place for you in 4-H. Ask any of our 40 leaders. ..they'll recommend it! Oregon's theme for the coming year is "Room to Grow". ..and we invite you to join with our leaders in making it possible. About Members We think there is "Room to Homes needed for wild horses Many wild horses will sur vive this drought year because private individuals from all the United States have volun teered to adopt them, accord ing to Larry Lee, wild horse coordinator for the Bureau of Land Management in Oregon and Washington. BLM has gathered over 900 wild horses with special drought funds in eastern Oregon so far this year, but there are still so many wild horses on the range, they cannot find ade quate feed and water, he said. BLM plans to gather hundreds more in coming months, and homes for them are needed. To qualify for BLM's Adopt-A-Horse program, a person must have the facilities to keep a horse, the means to feed it, and the desire to care for it. BLM evaluates each applicant to be sure the horse will be in good hands. Lee says it costs about $600 a year to care for a horse. Wild horses, once broken, are really no different from other horses and adopters are usually enthusiastic, Lee re ports. Presently there are about 120 studs and 90 mares in GAZETTE-TIMES CLASSIFIEDS 676-9228 with Tullis (I) ffllij If Grow in 4-H" for every youth fourth through 12th grade. The famous "learn by doing" theory is alive and well, and is currently applied to at least 60 written projects, plus any that we might want to develop locally. Most young people know or have heard about the traditional clubs and projects, but many do not know of the new ideas that have been introduced, including creative arts, outdoorsman, gardening, pet care, and geology, just to name a few. Others may not know that as 4-H members they are offered many activi ties and opportunities outside the club membership, such as camps, tour, exchanges, jun ior and teen leadership, spe cial interest activities such as marine science and conserva tion workshops, as well as scholarships, and trips to Salem, Chicago, Washington, D.C., or opportunities for travel to other countries. Members from our county have all such opportunities, if they wish to take advantage of what is offered as they progress in the 4-H program. There is a world of opportu nity for the 4-H member... Come by the Extension Office any time and visit with me about 5-H membership for your boy or girl. 4-H Sign Up Night, Irrigon New members and leaders will be learning first hand what 4-H is all about at this evening's "4-H Night" potluck and program. Current mem bers and leaders will be showing and sharing 4-H news with the community begin ning at 6:30 p.m. at A.C. Houghton Elementary School, Irrigon. Every one in the community is invited to attend the event which is planned by leaders as both a recognition night for present members, and a special time for those who wish to enroll. New leaders will be present to get acquaint ed with the prospective mem bers. Project areas new to the north Morrow area will be offered this year, as leaders have been recruited for tole painting and ceramics, as well as additional clothing and other project leaders. I would like to add my own special invitation to all in the northern area of Morrow County to attend, learn what 4-H is all about, and meet the leaders and members! corrals at Vale and Burns. Many have been undernour ished, but older horses are available now. U U (Ms) rnn nn JUL JJ Make a long-winded, long distance call anywhere with in the state. A ten-minute call costs $1.00 or less, plus tax. Dial direct, without operator assistance, any time from 10 p. m. to 8 a. m. Drought Information Damages to wheat, cattle and other crops in millions Fresh surveys of Oregon agriculture have revealed clearer figures on the econom ic impact on Oregon's greatest industry. The heaviest losses are in wheat and cattle in Eastern Oregon, where 11 key counties have reported losses of $50.75 million. Recent surveys of bankers in Oregon indicate a projected 23 per cent of ranchers and farmers forced out of busi ness. The heaviest impact will be on younger operators fighting adverse market and climatic factors in trying to establish new operations. The wheat losses this year will be 30 per cent with economic losses at current low market prices projected at $50 million. If one were to add the $1 drop in the per-bushel price this year, the total loss would easily reach $150 million. Cattle losses already have been tagged at 300,000 head sold off because of drought, with no specific dollar figure established. Of greatest con cern is the forced sale of breeding cows and replace ment heifers ach of which represents $1,700 in lost future income to a rancher. Federal Extremely significant changes have developed in recent days in several federal agencies offering drought as sistance to Oregon agricul ture. In the Emergency Livestock Feed Program, recent efforts by state representatives and the Congressional Delegation Heppner FFA team second at Condon ..Twelve members of the Heppner FFA Chapter travel ed to Condon Sept. 15 to participate in the judging contest at the Gilliam County Fair. Condon was first in the advanced team contest, and Heppner was second with 852 out of 900 points. Pat Lovgren was second high individual and Colman Devine was fourth. Also on the team were For further information, contact the District Manager, Box 700, Vale, Oregon 97918 (Telephone 503-473-3144) or ULJ U i IUJU L.-Z1L.J V J b Jib ..'7. Pacific Northwest Bell Wd like to save you money. In other crops, drought losses also are apparent. Lost production in perennial rye grass seed is 30 per cent. Orchardgrass and tall fescue show a 25 per cent drop, and fine fescue, comes in at 20 per cent. Losses in other grass seed crops as well as fruits, vegetables and berries have not yet been computed. Losses in next year's crops also are being projected, even if the drought ends this fall with a normal moisture pat tern. WATER TROUGHS: Air Force slams door to more tanks The search for more stock water troughs-one which took a hard setback in recent weeks because of Air Force refusals to release surplus containers is now reaching into the private sector. The Agricultural Drought Office is making arrangements to pur chase the best-quality com mercial watering troughs from manufacturers and sup pliersto supply an ever growing demand for emergen cy water troughs. Ranchers who now have a need for troughs or who soon will need them are urged to contact their county Exten assistance have resulted in an open extension with no "catches" to April 15, 1978. The change in the extension means that a rancher who is short of feed because of drought conditions can com pute his needs beyond feed on hand and apply for cost sharing on high-protein blocks Krynn Robinson, Marie Van Schoiack, and Anne Van Schoiack. Hermiston was first in the greenhand judging contest. The Heppner team was second with 823 points. Tony Currin was second high individual and Pat Clark was fifth. Other members on the team were Brian Thompson, Joe Molla han, and Nancy Miller. 'the District Manager, 74 S. Alvord Street, Burns, Oregon 97720 (Telephone 503-573-2071). sion Agent to be placed on a waiting list for troughs. Ranchers who now have surplus military containers on hand and who may not need them soon, should also consid er the plight of fellow ranchers and contact their county agent so that the troughs can be returned and loaned to others with an immediate need. DOMESTIC WATER A new state service when the well goes dry Recent additions to the state's drought-relief efforts in the area of domestic water supplies have been refined and there now is a new level of service to homeowners nd other non-agricultural recip ients who suddenly encounter water problems. The State Department of Water Resources and the Department of Emergency Services have joined to gether to form a Domestic Drought Office to assist Oregonians with domestic water prob lems. The toll-free number for assistance and referral is 1-800-452-2826. The Agricultural Drought Office will continue its servic es to agriculture under its existing Hotline service at 1-800-452-9102. extended so that their cattle on poor quality range grass can re main healthy on the range until their grazing allotment expires. Spokesmen for those ranchers have stressed that early removal of cattle from range to dusty "feed-lot" acreages results in serious health problems in the stock. Business MEDICAL SUPPLIES HERMISTON DRUG Free prescription Mail Service. Open 9a.m. to7p.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 Heppner Happenings Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Gund erson Jr. and Doug Gunder son, Heppner; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Yocom, Millie, Jack and Marie Yocom, Lexington; Debbie Jones and daughter, Portland; Mr. and Mrs. David Gunderson, Roseburg; Mrs. Shirley Otto, Reedsport and daughters Shireda, Sarah Mae and her two children, Spring field, attended the 97th birth day party of their grandfather Sam Brock, known as "Daddy Sam", at the home of his niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powell, Portland. Forest Oregon's nonindustrial woodland owners will get first chance this year at buying some 4.18 million forest seed lings from the D.L. Phipps State Department of Forestry. Because the demand for Douglas Fir seedlings will probably exceed the supply, priority will be given to persons purchasing trees for reforestation purposes. This action was directed by the 1977 State Legislature in reviewing nursery plans. Orders for seedlings may be placed beginning Oct. 3. However, filling of orders will follow a priority system. Persons who own fewer than 5000 acres of timberland and who are buying seedling to reforest their lands will have seedling orders filed between Oct. 3 and Oct. 21. From Oct. 24 through Dec. 1, this group may continue to have orders filled, but indus trial timberland owners also will have orders filled for reforestation purposes. After Dec. 1, orders for other purposes will be filled C.B. SERVICE Terry's CB Consulting Service 155 Rock Street P.O. Box 356 Heppner "Fox Hunter" Ch. 19 Terry Carter 676-5192 PLUMBING MILLERS PLUMBING New and remodel work Commercial or residential 20 Years Experience Free Estimates Call: 922-3110 If no answer: 922-3525 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.,9-6p.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 Also attending were former Heppner residents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Doherty and daught er, Portland. Many other family members and friends were present 48 well-wishers in all enjoying the day. Mrs. Tom (Joann) Hughes, former Heppner resident, is at her home in Newberg recup erating from a serious illnes. She would appreciate hearing from old friends in the area. Her address is 815 River Street, Newberg, 97132. seedlings until the seedling supplies are gone. Order blanks will be avail able Sept. 19 from the nursery or local State Department of Forestry offices. Order blanks will be mailed to persons on the nursery mailing list. The price of Douglas fir seedlings has increased $5 per thousand this year. Two-year-old seedlings will sell for $53 per thousand if the customer picks up the seedlings at the nursery, and for $61 per thousand if the seedlings are shipped. Hybrid poplar will 5G0 REWARD For the arrest end conviction of persons who took wood-burning cook stove from Don Bennett cabin near Arbuckle corrals. 676-9771 or P.O. Box 466, Heppner, Oregon 97836 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 7Z&A r HOUSE" DISCOUNTS ' . Curtis-Mathes TV Quasar TV, Norge & Admiral appliances. Largest selection of i furniture in the area. 2200 N.F. Hermiston 567-8960 BEAUTY PARLOR TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY Appointment not needed. .. ...but appreciated i;7t;-.-,:;r.; ::iid K. Aiken (i7(i-!t!MI!l FLOOR COVERING M&R FLOOR COVERING Carpet, linoleum, ceramic tile, kitchen cabinets. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Matt Hughes 422 Linden Way 676-94 1R Henpnpr HWPIPIIWIWnMMpfMMMpMBH 11 H HPIJI lLJ,- ?'! int., MM J5l Donna's (WS Irene Anhorn, Heppner, was very pleased to have two of her former FFA students from Central Point visit her in Heppner over the weekend. Marc Stauffer and Randy Green went to Pendleton with Irene on Friday to enjoy the Westward Ho Parade and the Pendleton Round-Up. On Sat urday the threesome viewed areas of Morrow and Umatilla counties. The young men were very impressed with the irrigation circles the corp orate farms use. on sale cost $89 per thousand picked up and $107 per thousand shipped. The department encourages persons to pick up their orders, rather than have them shipped. To encourage custo mer pick-up, the nursery will remain open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. All orders must be picked up or shipped between Dec. 10 and March 31. The minimum order of Douglas fir is for 3000 seed lings. There is no maximum on the number of seedlings to be ordered. MACHINERY REPAIR Miller & Sons Welding, Inc. Fabrication & Repair of Steel & Aluminum Steel & Bolts in Stock 123 Lynden Way - Heppner Open 8-6 Shop 676-9613 Mon-Sat Home 676-5519 INSURANCE RAY BOYCE INSURANCE AGENCY Health, Fire, Auto, marine Group Plans Ray Boyce 676-5384 676-9625 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 676-9228 676 94 . m
