FOUR-The Heppner Gazette-Times. Heppner. Oregon. Thursday, January 22. 1981
Cowbelles plan
Betty Carlson, president,
Morrow County Cowbelles,
asks all officers and commit
tee chairmen to save Feb. 11
for a planning and information
meeting regarding plans for
the comming year. The meet
ing room at the Wagon Wheel
restaurant has been reserved
Blue and Gold Banquet slated
A Blue and Gold Banquet
has been scheduled for Mon
day, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. at the
lone student
qualifies for
PSU honor roll
Michelle McElligott of lone
is listed on the 1980-81 fall
semester honor roll at the
University of Portland. She is
a sophmore in the School of
Business Administration.
Is The Time To Spray!!
ELIMINATE THOSE MOISTURE
AND NUTRIENT ROBBING WEEDS
NOW, AND GET YOUR CROP OFF
TO A HEALTHY START.
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WE ALSO HAVE 2,4-D AND OTHER
FARM CHEMICALS ON HAND
PETTYJOHN OIL CO.
Phone No. 422
Umatilla
Ready -Mix
is Still in Business in
Heppner
Cement deliveries scheduled twice
weekly to South Morrow County.
Regularly on
Wednesdays end Fridays
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luncheon Feb. 11
for a no-host luncheon at noon
that day. Betty will be getting
out complete plans for the
event later, but hopes all
Cowbelles will plan to attend,
and be ready to share ideas as
well as plans for their commit
tee assignments.
Elks Lodge in Heppner for
Boy Scouts and their families.
Awards will be presented to
the Scouts.
Health Dept.
Wednesday, Jan. 21 - Free
Blood Pressure Clinic, lone
United Church of Christ
basement, lone, 4 to 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 23 - Free Blood
Pressure Clinic, Immuniz
ations, Health Dept. Office,
Lexington, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. 1
to 4 p.m.
- 7254 lone
for dispatch
567-6173
2621 earycll (tcrcper)
5 Dump Trucks
966 Front End Loader
Acting state veterinarian appointed
Dr. Ramsay Burdett. a
20-year employee in the Ore
gon Department of Agricul
ture's animal health division,
has been appointed acting
state veterinarian by Director
of Agriculture Leonard Kunz
man. Dr. Burdett's appointment,
effective from January 1 until
a permanent selection is
made, will fill the post left
vacant by the retirement of
Dr. Glenn B. Rea.
The new acting state veter
inarian has served .as a
supervisor of the depart
ment's animal health labora
tory. Dr. Burdett. 57, earned
his veterinary degree at the
Royal Veterinary School, Lon
don Englan, in 1946. and after
emigrating to the United
States, he worked in Stockton.
California, for a veterinary
supply firm. Before joining
What's your opinion?
Question of the Week: "Do you think Ronald Reagan's
inauguration speeded up the hostages' release?"
"Oh yes, absolutely," says Herb Bessey, 27, Heppner. "The
fact that we've got a new man coming in and a new
administration - definitely."
Meet Maurice Mitchell
You may see notices from
time to time of events to be
presented in Morrow County
by Maurice Mitchell, Exten
sion agent. Many do not
realize that for about a year
Maurice has been filling a
two-county area forestry posi
tion in both Grant and Morrow
counties. He is officed in
Grant County, but frequently
works in Morrow County,
presenting topics of special
interest to individuals who
have forest and range land.
Maurice may be contacted
by calling the Morrow Exten
sion office, 676-9642, or the
Grant County office, 575-1911.
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the Oregon Department of
Agriculture, he was in private
veterinary practice in Cala
veras County, California.
"We feel that Dr. Burdett's
dedication to animal health
and his proven expertise in
animal disease control pro
grams will contribute signifi
cantly to the transition period
between Dr. Rea's retirement
and the appointment of a
permanent State Veterinarian
later this year," Kunzman
said.
Resides serving as the state
veterinarian. Dr. Burdett will
continue his supervisory
duties in the department's
laboratories, where all testing
is done for regulatory diseases
such as brucellosis, blueton
gue and other diseases of
economic significance to Ore
gon's livestock and poultry
industries.
He is anxious to meet Morrow
County ranchers, and would
welcome your call. So when
you see a news item announc
ing his programs, we hope
you'll remember that he is the
fellow who will help you with
forestry questions,
or IM KHKST TO ALL 4-H
LIVESTOCK SEADERS AND
MEMBERS
Ownership dates and weight
limits for livestock for live
stock shows and fair, 1981,
were listed in the January
Extension Newsletter which is
mailed to all 4-H families and
study group members. We
encourage leaders and mem
bers to check this information
as they purchase steers, hogs,
and lambs for showing at our
county fair, Oregon Wheat
Growers show. Eastern Ore
gon Livestock show, and
Pacific International, Some
changes were made in owner
ship dates and minimum
weights this year. Animal
weigh-in dates will be announ
ced soon by John Nordheim,
4-H Agent, and Roger Record,
FFA instructor.
Library
Monday through Thursday
r::t to 5 p.m.
.Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.
.Saturday - 2 to 4 p.m.
Story hour - Thursday. 10:30
a.m.
Tri-County
RANGE BULL SALE
WED. FEB. 4
Sale 1 :00 P.M.
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For Further Information Write or Call
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Corrections
'Editor '8 note: A story in
last week's Gazette-Times
entitled "Students earn place
on BMCC honor roll" appear
ed incorrectly. Following is
the corrected story.
Jeannie Piening. lone, and
Jannette Evans. Irrigon, were
among thirty-two Blue Moun
tain Community College stud
ents who received perfect 4.0
grade-point averages during
fall term. A 4.0 is a straight-A
report. .
Other students earning a
place on the BMCC honor roll
by achieving grade-point
averages of 3.5 or better
IB-plus) are Melvin McCarl
and Marie Yocum of Lexing
ton; Kenneth Bailey. Kathleen
Kennv, David McLachlan and
1980 variety
data announced
The yield data from the variety trials for spring wheat and
barley at the Frank Anderson and Tad Miller ranches have
been compiled, it was announced by Morrow County
Extension Agent Harold Kerr.
Following are the trial results:
SPUING WHEAT
19X11 CHOP YEAR
YEII.D DATA- FRANK ANDERSON
VARIETY HARD RED SOFT WHITE YIELD Bu-Ac
Borah X 36.5
Prospur X 34.2
Dirkwin X 33.7
Fort una X 33.0
Wampum X 32.2
Fieldwin X 31.9
Twin X 29.6
Urnuie X 29.5
Fielder X 25.6
SPRING BARLEY
VARITEY YIELD Lbs-Ac
Steptoe 3365
Flynn 3341
Lud 3218
Gem 2872
Unitan 2778
SPRING WHEAT
19X0 CROP YEAR
YIELD DATA-TAD MILLER
VARIETY HARD RED SOFT WHITE YIELD Bu-Ac
Dirkwin X 45.4
Twin X 44.6
Borah X 43.8
Urquie X 42.0
Prospur X 41.9
Fielder X 41.4
Fort una x 40.6
Wampum X 40 4
Fieldwin X 38.9
SPRINC BARLEY
VARIETY YIELD Lb-Ac
Steptoe 3942
Gem 3763
Unitan 3632
Flvnn 3567
Lud 3431
NOTE - Fielder and Fieldwin varieties are lower
yielding due to a heavy infestation of stripe rust. Dirkwin
and Twin appear to be the best soft white wheat varieties.
Red Cross to
food fest
The Umatilla County Red
Cross is sponsoring its second
annual International Wine and
Food Festival, Saturday,
March 7. from 4 to 9 p.m. at
the Pendleton Armory.
Booths are being reserved
at this time by organizations
and individuals to sell their
specialty food samples that
are traditionally served in
Taxing budget workshop set
How a local taxing district
puts together its budget will be
explained in a series of
workshops conducted by the
Oregon Department of Rev
enue. The workshops,
scheduled in 35 Oregon coun
ties, begin this month.
The Morrow County work
shop will be at the county
courthouse, circuit court
room. Heppner. March 4, at
8:30 a.m.
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Hereford
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Iorrie Smith of Heppner;
Frnncine Evans of Irrigon;
and Carol Donovan, Oirep,
Tarpenning and Sandra Ting
ley of Boardman.
Among 177 students receiv
ing a grade-point average of
3.0 to 3.5 and earning a place
on the dean's list are Ron
Currin. Curtis Day, Maureen
Healy, Jacelyn Mollahnn,
Wendy Myers, Larry Palmer.
Dennis Peck, and Dona
Stevens. Heppner: David
Campell. Debra Jones and
Luella Taylor. Lexington: and
Donald Richards. Irrigon,
To be so honored, a student
must be carrying at least 12
graded credtit hours and may
not have received an 'V grade
in anv class.
trial yield
sponsor
countries throughout the
world. Some of the delicacies
to be served are Oriental
foods, fruit kebobs. Swedish
meatballs, chili, and giant
cookies. The wine will be sold
by two Pendleton distributors.
Individuals, groups or or
ganizations are being encour
aged to make reservations as
soon as possible by calling the
Red Cross office at 276-1211.
Each workshop will cover
the budget process, budget
documents and preparation of
budget forms. Sessions last
approximately three hours
and include time for questions
about specific local problems.
While the workshops are
intended primarily for local
government officials, they are
open to the public as well.
There is no charge.
Coming
Soon!!
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OHe Weaver elected
farmers' president; Don
Peterson, vice
Olle Weaver, Prinevllle,
was elected state and national
farmers' president ut the state
board meeting in Prinevllle
last Saturday, Jan. 17. Others
elected Included Don Peter
son, lone, vice president und
Anita Miller, Pilot Rock,
secretary-treasurer. Peterson
was also appointed chairman
of political action.
Al Jones. Rickreall, national
director, who recently attend
ed a board meeting at
Corning. Iowa, conducted a
ratification vote on member
ship agreement changes. The
Sheriffs
The Morrow County Sher
iff's Dept., located in the
county courthouse in Heppner
handled the following calls
during the past week.
On Jan. 11, Steve Miller.
Irrigon, reported the theft of a
stereo tnne deck out of his
son's house.
On Jan. 14, the Pioneer
Memorial Hospital ambulance
responded to the Bill Baker
residence on Green St., Hepp
ner, at 11:52 a.m.
Archie Clubb, Hermiston,
reported his newspaper boxes
in Irrigon had been broken
into and requested that the
Sheriff's Dept. keep eye out.
Jan. 15: Glen Irby, 195
Quaid St. Heppner, requested
ambulance for his wife. An
ambulance responded ot 2;45
a.m.
Rita Brooks, Boardman,
requested an officer to take a
theft report. Her suitcase and
camera were stolen from in
front of the Hitchin' Post at
Boardman. Boardman Police
responded.
Condon Police responded to
a semi-truck accident 14 miles
from Condon, toward Heppner
on Hwy 206. No injuries were
reported and a wrecker was
dispatched from The Dalles.
On Jan. 16, Edward Bailey,
Irrigon, reported the theft of
hay from his field
A deputy sheriff arrested
Serjio Gutierrez, Locust Trail
er Court, Irrigon, on warrants
for alleged Burglary I and
Lutheran Church
its adult study
The Hope Lutheran Congre
gation, Heppner announces
the start of an eight-session
adult study entitled "The
Bible and Our Eurth."
The first session will be this
Sunday, Jan. 25, from 9:45 to
10:45 a.m, at the Hope
Congregation on the corner of
Buttercreek Livestock Cluh meets
by Beth ll.-iitlicrlv
On .Ian. 13, the Buttercreek
Livestock ('lull met, with Jeff
Bailey opening the meeting
New members joining the club
are Steve (.'urrin and Angie
Ashbeek. Associate members
are Jodie aim Komiic Ash-
beck. Club members talked-
Microwave cook-off
The Oregon Cowbelles and
Beef Council arc sponsoring
a I9HI Oregon Beef Microwave
Cook-off.
The contest is in its seventh
year, but this year the contest
was changed to meet n-w
needs and cooking habits of
Oregon homes All recipes for
this cook -off must be prepared
in a microwave oven.
Entries must be mailed to
PRODUCE
if
vote was iiiumimoiiH In favor
of the proposed changes.
Ben Holdman, Pendleton,
alternate director, reported on
his impressions of the recent
national convention in Cin
cinnati, Ohio, and related that
u vigorous and competent
stuff conducted important
commodity meetings. Don
Peterson reported on suggest
ed participation of five years
of committment, signed up
with contracts. He indicated
he had done that with wheat
and is pleased with the sales
by the bargainer.
Report
Theft I charges. He was
lodged at the Umatilla County
Jail.
Burtender's wife fron the
Roundup, Condon, requested
an officer. A fight was in
progress. The Condon Police
Dept. responded.
The Boardman Police Dept.
arrested Francisco J. Nunci,
Irrigon, on charges of having
no liability insurance. A
warrant was issued out of
Irrigon Justice Court.
On Jan. 17, Lisa from
Nomad Restaurant, Board
man, requested an officer, A
fight was in progress. The
Boardman Police Dept. re
sponded. Phyllis Medcaris was ar
rested by the West Linn Police
Dept. on Morrow County 6th
Justice Court warrants for
ullegedly negotiating bad
checks. The subject is bulged
at the Clackamas County Jail.
Heppner Police Officer
Cowett responded to a hit and
run accident in front of the
Heppner Coast to Coast.
The Condon ambulance re
sponded to a call at the Marvin
Watson residence.
On Jan. 18, Bart Earl
reported boys fighting at the
Condon high school The
Condon Police responded.
Terry Campbell. 76 Station.
Heppner, reported a light
green vehicle with a white
lop, harrassing him and
throwing rocks at the station.
Heppner police responded.
announces
Cowins and Alfalfa streets.
The course uses the Bible to
discover the purpose of the
Hi hie to lead to a better
understanding of its message.
The course will be taught by
Irv Ranch, long-time member
and resident of the Lexington
areu.
iiboiil judging animals. Then a
film was shown so members
could judue sheep, cattle and
hogs
Jeff then closed the meet
ing. The next meeting will be
held nt the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Miller at 8 p.m. on Jan.
27.
by Cow Belles
the Oregon Beef Council, 400
S W. Broadway, Portland,
Ore.97205, and postmarked no
later than February 27.
Further details concerning
the contest will be announced
in later issues of the Gazette
Times. We are proud to
announce that our first
winner of the 'free'
T-shirt is
BET GREEN'
Remember with each
shirt purchased you can
enter your name in our
drawing. Maybe you
will be our lucky" winner
Feb. 15th.
Office: 676-5079
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