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TEN The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday MJffclTlS, 1979 tate plans listed for National Ag. Day pgg sets Saturday "4 -f i j -J '3 J 'J 1 , Morrow County is an agri cultural county, so it seems fitting that we pause and reflect on that fact, along with the rest of the nation on March 19, National Agriculture Day, 1979. Agriculture is big busi- Extension Events.... With Birdine Tullis ness in our county, producing a gross estimated income of over $67 million in 1978. (This figure includes grains, pota toes, and other crops, as well as livestock. It does not include forestry, which is also an agricultural product, al though not often recognized as such.) That is a lot of dollars, which do a lot for all of us in this county, whether we be farmers or other business people. A number of activities will be happening in Oregon to celebrate Agriculture Day, including a Parade of Agricul ture in Salem, and an Ag Day Celebration at Lancaster Mall, Salem, which will in clude meat demonstrations by Cowbelles, as well as others by wheat and other commod ity groups. On March 19 there will be a Legislative Brunch, featuring Oregon products, and a presentation of Oregon products to Governor Atiyeh. In a nutshell, "Ag Day's main goal is to alert non-farm consumers to American Agri culture, it's record, and even more importantly, the chal lenges it faces in continuing to meet the world's food and fiber requirements. Only 4 per cent of the American popula tion now farm. (In colonial days, the number was 85 per cent farmers!) That four per cent is doing a tremendous job of trying to produce your foods as economically as possible, while all their costs for the production are rising rapidly with inflation. Americans to-, day spend the smallest per centage of their dollar for food than any other nation. National Ag Day, March 19. ..a good day to say "We appreciate agriculture, and the farmers and ranchers of Morrow County." 4-H RECOGNITION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE MEETS A number of 4-H committees have been appointed to work Oregon farmers assured fuel despite crunch State Director of Agricul ture Leonard Kunzman said today that farmers do not have to worry about their bulk gasoline and oil supplies being cut by oil companies. He said the U.S. Depart ment of Energy's regional office had informed the De partment of Agriculture that federal regulations stipulate farmers' accounts will receive 100 per cent of current requirements. The only other sector exempt is the U.S. Department of Defense. Commenting on the ex emption, Kunzman remarked, "With the population of not only this country, but other parts of the world so depend ent on the farmers of the United States for their food, it is gratifying to learn that the federal government recog nizes agriculture's import ance enough to grant this exemption." Some Oregon farmers had become concerned about having enough oil and gasoline for planting and harvesting of their 1978 crops when one of the major oil companies notified its customers that it would be allocating gasoline. Within a couple of days, however, the company had notified farmers that they would be exempt from the allocation, but farmers feeling unceru n of their status contacted the Oregon Depart ment of Agriculture asking for help in finding out exactly what effect a fuel shortage would have on agricultural operations. with the Executive Council in developing recommendations and guidelines for the leaders council. The Recognition and Awards committee with mem bers Jennelle Bailey, Jennifer Breeden, Marylou Daltoso and Diann Morter, met recently to consider the awards program for the county. New recom mendation was for a scholar ship to be provided by the leader's council. Guidelines Ullman "Consumers and producers alike would benefit from stabilized prices under this meat import legislation," Ore gon Congressman Al Ullman said this week in introducing the Meat Import Act of 1979. "This measure is aimed at stabilizing prices by reversing a situation in which additional meat imports are allowed at times when domestic cattle production is high and meat prices are declining," Ullman said. "Under a counter-cyclical formula in the legislation, additional imports would be allowed when domestic sup plies are low and the market price consequently high. Skin disease tile in ca topic of meeting Do you know there is scabies in Oregon? Learn more about this parasitic skin disease at the seminar March 15, 8 p.m., West of Willow Cafe, Heppner. Dr. Glenn Rea, State Veter inarian will present a new scabies film and discuss the potential loss due to scabies. There will also be a short report of pending legislation pertinent to the livestock industry of Oregon. "" I II UM.I..U rb e) Elks Lodge h t i Ms IP Real Irish Dinner Corned Beef & Cabbage Serving From 6-8:30 p.m. $3 ! !95 per and application were outlined for the scholarship. Hopefully, the idea will be presented to the 4-H Council, and imple mented this spring. Other committees appointed by the council include camp, 4-H fair, agriculture, home ec, horse, and a youth advisory commit tee. MORROW MEMBERS JOIN UMATILLA "4-H SUPER TOUR" Invitations were sent re cently to all home ec and creative arts leaders asking their members to join the Umatilla County "Super 'tour" to Portland. Several members are looking forward outlines meat import law "This legislation is critical ly necessary if we are going to reduce the wide and destruct ive swings in domestic meat prices," Ullman said. The measure, which had some 40 co-sponsors when introduced, is similar to a bill approved by Congress last Antelope, wildcat, bighorn hunting law changes are being considered The Fish and Wildlife Com mission will conduct a public hearing beginning at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 15, to take public testimony on antelope, cougar and bighorn sheep hunting seasons for 1979. The Commission will also consider two bowhunting regulations at this session. The hearing will be held at the Fish and Wildlife Department head quarters, 506 S.W. Mill Street, Portland. Following public and staff testimony, the Commission will set the regulations for antelope, cougar and big horns. The bowhunting season opening date will be set and the creation of a deer bow tag will also be considered for adoption. Staff proposals call for an antelope season of August 18 through August 22. 1,275 tags would be offered for antelope. This number is up ten tags .11-- I Bl ,1111 I I, 9f 358 Saturday, OUNCE Live Music 9-2 With The Everyday People Band person Fun for all Irishmen of the FRIDAY DINNER SPECIAL FIRST PRIME RIB DINNER FULL PRICE AND THE SECOND DINNER HALF PRICE Em to two fun and education packed days in the city, touring such places as Daisy Kingdom, Pendleton Woolen Mills Shirt Factory, an air lines flight kitchen, the fabric department and class work rooms at Meier & Frank, as well as skating at Lloyd's Center, and lunches and dinners at two popular restau rants in Portland. A plus for the trip will be the opportunity to make new friends. Betty McLaughlin, Heppner, will chaperone the Morrow girls participating. MORROW SPRING TOUR PLANNED When the sun starts shining, year, but vetoed by President Carter. "The President's authority to alter import quota levels has been modified in the 1979 Act meeting the objections that led to the veto last year," Ullman said. Ullman first introduced the from last year. The Department staff is also recommending that no limit be set on tag purchases for the two Gerber reservoir antelope bow hunts. Two hundred tags were authorized for the hunts last year, but a large percen tage of those tags went unclaimed or the tag holder did not hunt. The only restriction prop osed this year is that interest ed bow hunters would be allowed to apply for only one hunt period. Thirty-three tags are prop osed for the September big horn sheep hunts this year. That is two less tags than last year. Staff biologists report that sheep populations show good production this year with most herds either stable or increas ing. The two tag decrease would mean removal of one tag from ...III,,., . p r4 My i i r04 KM March 17 KM Day trH the gals get the urge to travel ! For all of you who have been asking about a spring tour... one is planned for April. The annual spring event this year will be to Hood River to learn about Jantzen's garment fac tory, and other spots of interest near Hood River. Watch for more information soon on the spring tour. My grapevine also tells me there is interest in traveling to north Morrow to see what is happening at the coal fired plant and other developments there. Let us hear if you are interested in that idea. SEW SOMETHING SPECIAL For those who sew, "Sew legislation after the President raised meat import quota levels in response to increases in the price of beef. The Presidential action took place at a time when cattle prices were just beginning to recover from a long slump. each of the Hurricane Divide sheep hunts. A seven day extension of the Strawberry Mountain hunt is also recom mended. The number of cougar tags proposed by the staff is 140. Up ten tags from last year. The increases come in areas where cougar populations are on the rise and also where livestock damage is a problem. o CAR o PICKUP o TRUCK o COMBINE o TRACTOR tiV2S S884 C808CS lllIMIHIHUIII,IJU.MIHmHl I IWIIH .... . H UHMIUIWUIU . I . WH II IK MUUIU I. Ill-IIMM 1III.IIU III llll.llll. ill I lU HI J. I ll u-,l.,u....JiW.IIH...Hl.,llll ...II , II Something Special" will be our spring special event, planned for April 4, Pendleton, and April 5, fairgrounds, Heppner. There will be "How-to-do" ideas galore, including blazers, pants, applique, t shirts, down garments and outdoor wear, sewing machine embroidery, cathedral quilts plus "Painless Sew ing" and "What's New in Fashion and Fabrics." Programs will be identical in Pendleton and Heppner, so if one day doesn't fit your schedule, you may attend the other. It is for everyone, so keep watching for more de tails! Nifty Knitters hold meeting The Nifty Knitters a 4-H knitting club met for the second time on Friday, Feb. 16, 1979. Members present were: Noella Rill, Jennifer Rill, Staci Toll, and Tareena Nash. Two of us learned to knit, and two of us learned to purl. We decided on our knitting club name. Our officers are, as elected during the first meeting Jan. 16: Pres., Noella Rill; Sec, Denise Kennedy; News Re porter, Jennifer Rill. Our leader is Debbie Hyatt. Anyone interested in joining is welcome, and it is not too late. For more information you may call 676-5201 (Debbie Hyatt) before 4 p.m. or the Morrow County Extension Office. Jenni Ter Rill, reporter Gazette-Times Classifieds Bring Quick Results Phone 676-9228 for annual meeting The annual membership meeting of Pendleton Grain Growers, Inc., will be held on Saturday, March 17, 1979, in the Pendleton Memorial Arm ory. The meeting will include a no-host cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner for members and guests. The business meeting will follow dinner. Following a financial report, President Bill Etter, and Don Cook, PGG General Manager, will give reports. Terms of office for directors Investments Secured by Real Estate EXAMPLE: Invest $4500. Receive $45 per month for 36 months. At the end of 36 months you receive back your original investment of $4500. TOTAL TRANSACTION: $6120. EXAMPLE: Invest $13,000. Receive $130 per month for 36 months. At the end of 36 months you receive back your original investment of $13,000. TOTAL TRANSACTION: $17,680. Call for further information: PENDLETON CAPITAL CORPORATION 116 S.I. 2nd 276 - h2ch YapMur OIFF W)Q$ William Hansell, Gerald Ter jeson, and John Madison expire at the meeting. Nomi nees for the three at large positions on the board are: Jack Correa, Bill Ferguson, Charles Kopp, John Madison and Gerald Terjeson. Speical recognition of past presidents and pre-1961 board members will be part of our fiftieth year celebration of service to agriculture. Presentation of twenty-five year service awards and 4-H and FFA Champion awards will close out the meeting. 3723 Pendleton CO-OP TIRE SALE ON THE FARM SERVICE TOO! I I I
