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H M H TH » Heppner l i i l r t l r T lm r t H eppn er Couple marks 50th O re g o n M r d n r u ljl lune I I IM S Export programmo offer non-durum Colored pencil wheat to Algeria class slated Sales of nondurum wheat to Algeria w ill be the first initiative offered under Ihe I>epartmrnt of A g ric u ltu re t $2 b illio n export enhancement program, according to Secretary of Agriculture John K M m k Block said the sales w ill involve up to one million metric tons of wheat, including the bonus quantity pro vided from Commodity Credit Cor poration stocks to enable the U S exports to compete at commercial prices in the Algerian market All wheat classes other than durum w ill he eligible It represents more than one third of Algeria's estimated wheat import needs and $117 million in additional sales for the I'nited Stales in 1985 This action meets the two criteria which I outlined when announcing Ihe program last month.' Block said ‘ First, it represents an additional sale for the I ruled States in Ihe world market At Ihe same time, it is targeted to a market indenlified as one charac* terued by unfair trade practices by a competing nation ” Block said the L'S share of Ihe Algerian wheat market has fallen from 41 percent in I *79 an to an estimated 16 percent in 1984 85 During the same period the European Community, with its pro gram of export subsidies has in creased its market share from 2» percent to an estimated 59 percent Block reemphasized that L'SDA remains fully committed to market oriented international trade policies The export enhancement program is not one we would freely choose," he said It is a risky yet necessary step Me see it as a counter to unfair trade practices in the presenl. and as an encouragement to trade talks in the future IxK’al student receives O H S U degree A Reppner student was among the 391 Oregon Health Sciences I'm versity students to receive their degrees at commencement cere monies Friday. June 14 at th r Civic Auditorium in Cortland The student was among the 116 who received doctor of medicine degrees R Steven Jones Portland the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Jones. Heppner i ; m ; k c ; y ANSWERS i k < »M i in; ( >sr r.X Mr .iml Mrs Glenn Schoolcraft i Janet Carlson > were honored on th n r JHh wedding anniversary a l Ih e Carlson Reunion held May 25 at the Carlson Homestead ranch in Ihe Valby area The S< hoolcrafts are retired and no* living in Cortland. Oregon W heat crop down 19 % from last year I 'a u l l a U . Oregon's winter wheat crop la forecast at 5.1 9 million bushels. 19 percent hrlow last year s crop and 13 percent below- Ihe 19H.1 crop, accord mg to the Oregon Crop and lave stock Reporting Service This is the lowest production since 1979 Fewer acres for harvest along with lower anticipated yields caused prim arily hv dry conditions earlier this season are the reasons for the production dei line Winter wheat yields based on conditions as of June I are exp eled to average 55 0 bushels per acre eomparrd with the record high 63 o bushels per acre last year Production of winter wheat in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon. Idaho, and Washington* is estimated at 224 ** million bushels. 17 percent below last year Washington's crop, at 112 5 m illion bushels, is down 24 percent while Idaho s production, at <a 5 million bushels, is up 3 percent t S winter wheal production it forex ast at I H9 billion bushels eight percent less than 1984's 2 06 billion bushels Oregon's Bartlett pear crop for 1985 is expected to total 65,000 tons, 48 percent above last year's short crop of 44 issi tons but up three percent from the IIM3 crop Oregon. California, and Washington com bined production is forecast at .192 i ssi tons, down 12 percent from Iasi year Production of sweet cherries in Oregon is estimated at 31.000 tons, the same as last year hut 31 percent below 1983 In Ihe Pacific Coast States, the crop is forecast at H.OUU tons. 35 percent below 1984 The Slate's tart cherry c r o p is fo r e c a s t at 4 0 million pounds 2 4 m illion pounds above last y e a r s s h o r t c r o p but 2 0 million pounds tielow l9tu Peach production in Oregon is forecast at 15 5 million pounds. It percent above last year's prorluc lion In the Pacific Coast States production is estimated at 515 5 million pounds, up four percent from last year's crop excluding 1.020 0 million pounds of California Cling stone peaches Oregon s tra w b e rry growers anticipate harvesting 54 h million pounds of strawberries in 1985 down 10 percent from last year Acres for harvest, at 6,600 acres, are expected to be about the same as last year but average anticipated yields, at H .tixi pounds per acre, are down 9ixi pounds from last year The downward fall in Oregon farmland values continued, says the Crop and Livestock reporting ser vice, with a 17 percent drop for the year ending \p ril 1 ton.. flu- average state farm real estate value per acre of land and buildings. I e a t tie d it s h i g h O f I and 1983. slipped to )69H in 1964 fell to $579 in 1985 Oregon's average ranks 35lh in the nation Nationally, farmland values fell 12 percent this past year to an uverage of $679 Twenty six of the forty eight contiguous states had farmland value d r o p s o f III percent or more For the Corn Belt and Norhtern Plain Stales losses ranged from 16 to 29percent Only in the New Pngland stales. New Jersey and Texas did farm land values climb FILTERS W e G o t ’u m i i Car ★ Truck ★ Oil * Air ★ Tractor Cab ★ Tractor : CLEAN AIR FILTERS FOR LEAN FUEL MIXTURE 676 9123 HEPPNER AUTO P A R IS SCHWAB A L IG N M E N T " BRAKES y Nr r g My neighbor saved ashes from her wood stove last winter and is spreading them on her garden this summer She says she saves energy in two ways When she burns wood she doesn't use other fuels And using ashes for fertilizer means some manufacturer doesn’t have to produce so much fertilizer I ran understand that she may be saving some energy by using ashes, but I wonder if they really are good for her garden W K . Albany A AS a matter of fact, they arc particularly if she has acid soil low in potassium It you d like more information, you might want to send tor a copy of the Oregon Slate University Fertilizer Guide. I sing W ish ! Ashes in the Home Garden It tells which types of wood produce the I m ' s I fertilizer, how to apply wood ashes, and which plants ashes should, or shouldn t. be used on There's no charge for the publi cation For a copy, send your name and address to the Bulletin Mailing Office, Industrial B u ildin g, <>si Corvallis. OK 97331 Ask (or FG 61 g Several times in your column you've used Ihe term Btu What s a Htu" II A . Hillsboro A A Btu is a standard unit for measuring heat Just as you measure length in inches and weight in ounces, you measure heat in Btu The letters "B tu " stand lor British thermal unit One Btu is the amount of heal required to raise the temp erature ol one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, and is about the amount of heat given off by burning a wooden match g How do I remove loam Caulking from wood siding’ tin thinking of the kind that comes i a pressurized can The prev ious owner of my home used it to plug air leaks around the doors and windows hut did a sloppy job I in painting the house and want to remove the caulk and do a neater job R W . Pendleton A To remove foam caulking (rom siding slice it away with a single edge razor blade until it's flush with the surrounding surtace Then sand off any caulking left on the siding you can then paint over foam that's left in the crack It the surface of the loam is a little rough, you can smooth it out by spreading a thin layer o( paintable caulking over it with your finger In the luture. when you recaulk your doors and windows, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages ol using loam caulking While it is difficult to apply neatly and about impossible to remove if it dries on skin or clothing, it may be more cost effective than latex, butyl or elastomeric caulks a head of (oam caulk w ill expand to double its width to fill a crack this makes it mint suitable lor crack and gaps wider than one quarter inch Since loam is so hard lo remove, use it first on leaks that aren't in plain view For example, gaps where plumbing penetrates the wall under the sink Find out how much it CALL FOR ^ APPOINTMENT* 676-9463 676-5436 Dr lannard I-aster president of Ihe OHSl'. conferred all degrees and ce rtific a te s to the graduating students from the u n ive rsity's Schools of Dentistry Medicine and Nursing Dr Henry Van Hassel, dean of the school of Dentistry. Dr John Kendall dean of the School of Medicine and Dr Carol l-indeman dean ol Ihe School of Nursing addressed Ihe graduating students 1 r.N S K >N S I1K V l< I. expands Indore you apply it to an exposed leak Cartridges or tub«- caulks pro bably are better lor sealing smaller gaps on the exterior of the house We wish to thank all tho*r «no helped in controlling I* tires al Morgan We sine-, ely thank each one WithnM your help, we could have !»»i all of our outbuildings George and l>orene G riffith 6-17 U I would like to sincerely thank our friends and neighbors lor the calls, flowers, and cards while I was in the hospital, and for the help you gave me when I returned home John Kdwards 6-19-lp r | v (' The parents of yki 1 Brenda J. M e Minn and G reg o ry R. S w e e n e y a X «r *0 w 4 9 o No I \ V ie s ** r V V A J #> 1 * V To all my friends and neighbors, many thanks for gifts, flowers, cards and all the kindness extended me during my recent illness Special thanks to Dr Wolff and to the nurses for their efficient care Ota Mae Groshens 6-18-lc invite friends & relatives to witness the exchange of marriage vow son Friday, June 21 at 7 :0 0 p .m . at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Heppner, Oregon R e c e p t io n fo llo w in g M t v " T»-'' a v 3 l g We were told there was insulation in our walls, but our heating bills were so high last winter, I wonder if there is Is there notice or tu c tic x an easy way to check for wall r a c s i n u t SAL LOT insulation’ J P . Portland A Wall insulation is harder to » ' l i e . l a ( I v a n t hat an Juna J } . M i l . c har a « O l ba a S p a c i a l t l e c t l c n In a l l check than attic and underfloor r*’ rti>v C i r t z . Or egon t o r Che bel ow ■ » i i u r s t . A l l r e g i s t e r e d v o t e r * o f i torrow insulation, but it can be done One Count y w i l l v o t e I n t h e i r p o l l i n g p l a c e e « • l u c c i b e l o w. way is to chink behind electrical Combi ned Lo a r dm«n 1 6 2 • . . , , • . * G r e e n fie ld Crange N a ll boxes in exterior walls First, turn I ona 6 . . . . . . . • • . Iona C it y N a ll oft the power at the circuit box. then Co r b l n e d I r r i g o « 5 6 6 ........................ • • . N o rth Morrow Annex remove Ihe cover plate (rom a L e x i n g t o n 7 ........................... . . . L e x in g to n School O ffic e C om b in ed Nard c J i n / H e p p n c r 3 , 8 , 9 , 1 0 , 11 . . Heppner N eighborhood C enter electrical outlet ('sc a flashlight and a non conductive non metal) Fureuent to 0R3 235.095 piotw to poke between the tiox and ie r b e r a filo o d e w o rth Ihe wallhonrd If insulation is there, Morrow County C le rk you should t>e able to pull some oul from around the box You also can check by drilling holes in your interior walls Thai Morrow County , Oregon needn't he as disfiguring as il Tax Levy Outside The Tax Base sounds You can d rill small ione- eighth inch or smaller) holes in closets or cabinets where they won t I u rs d a r, June 25, 1985 fro m 8 00 a m in A 00 p rn tie seen Then Spackle them to hide M»rh ■ ( roes (Hi w i ( hrt k M irk l » la lb* «oiiag mjxw » them completely It there's insu • fie* Ih* m m 4 11 N or she* lb* word NO" for lb* answer «»fed for lation. it may wrap around the d rill ( J l I s | IO N bit or you can (ish or it with a wire S H A H M O R R O W C O U N T Y L E V Y $2.398,15* O U T S ID E T H E bent into a hook on the end T A X BASE FOR A L L C O U N T Y O P E R A T IO N S D U R IN G F IS C A L Another option is lo contact an Y E A R 1985-86? intrared scanning service Look PURPOSE under “ infrared" In the Yellow T h f purpose o f th o ifv y it lo provide fu n d i lo balance the M o n o » Pages (Portland is large enough C o u n ty o pe ra tin g budget » h 'c h in c lu d e v General Fund. Road Fund lhat you II probably find several C oum y School Fund ( itlev p o rtio n o f Road Fund», Fair A Rodeo listings Smaller towns may not tu n d , plu» Ihe N o rth M o rro w M edical C lin ic budget fo r 19X5 X* The la x bate fo r 1985 X* >t $492.453 The to ia l lev v » il l be $2.891.309 » hich have any ' These companies can m ,lu d e t m i percent fo r la te r not etpevted lo he received The lav rale determine it you have wall insu f n ( o un iy o p e ra tio n ! » ill te approxim ately $3 49 per $1.000 00 lation by scanning the house with valu a tio n The r tn m jie d la v com lo r i h i t meavure i t an evlim ale only in fra re d photography equipment baved on Ihe bevi in fo rm a tio n available fro m the C ou n ty Awevvor at the that detects the relative heat flow lim e o f evumate through walls The cost ranges between $100 and $150 YES C H I VOTE FOR THE TAX LEVY The best time to conduct a scan is when there is a temperature dilter roce of at least 20 degrees Fahren NO I VOTE AGAINST THE TAX LEVY heit between the inside and outside ol the house Voids in the insulation or sections where it's missing show up as bright sections on the monitor screen Well insulated areas w ill be dark The equipment can produce an instant print or a videotape for you to refer to it you want to add Morrow County. Oregon insulation City ol Htppnsr Oragon Oregon State University Kxten Tax Levy Outside The Tax Base And Increase Tax Rate sion energy agents and specialists w ill answer energy questions of interest to readers in this weekly lue vd a y. June 25. 11X5 fro m X nu a m to X UU p m ~ r column Send your questions to " ■ • ■ ' . . Energy Answers. OSl', Corvallis. ------------ m m Wa — a* " S C L l j a j j w — cd " S O " N f |f f» « i a m ^fa a ______ OK 97331 Include your name, y t i s t it in address and phone number The S H A I l M l P P M R I F V 3 $ 12 1 .3 1 *0 0 O U T S ID E T i l l T A X BASE A N D OSl' Extension Energy program is IN I R l ASF NT I TAX R A TE $5 02 TO P IR S F IT R A IS IN G f HE R t QUESTED AMOUNT? conducted in cooperation with Ihe Oregon Department of Energy with F \P 1 AN A l IO N ( u rrrn tly the tav ha»e o f $I5?.X09 00 i t inadequate for the general operation o f funding from Bonneville Power the City If the lav levy i t approved, the operating budget to be Financed by local Administration and the C' S Depart ta,ev fo r the fo c a l yea, 198« X* , , | | * $1 3T.3I9 00 greater than the operating menl of Energy FACSIMILE SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT EH FACSIMILE SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT Precincts No. 8. 9, 10 & 11 - Receives M .S . A Combined Heppner budget I,na m e d by local ta re , lo r Ihe current firc a l yea, T h r reavon« to r in c re a ’ ing the levy are I ack o f available -avh. and tp ira lin g covr o f in tu ra n c e v m a te ria li and vuppliev, all nrcevvary fo r Ihe betterm ent o f the ope ra tio n and maintenance o f the C ity o f Heppner YES r NO 1 [ I VOTE FOR THE TAX LEVY I VOTE AGAINST THE TAX LEVY FACSIMILE SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT Morrow County. Oregon Tax Levy Outside The Tax Base I uredav. June 25. 19X5 fro m X 00 a m in a 00 i V«.'V a I roav l l l « l l Ha, h Vlaafc l a l a lha to ll» , alia, Ika ...,a V I V ... alia, .Ha • • • . V II 1« I k n , . o Timothy D Skow recently re reived hi* Master * degree from Y an d e rb uill U n ive rsity. Owens School of business Management. Nashville. Tennessee He will tx-gin work with the Kroger Food Chain and is presently assigned to the Nashville area He is the son of John and Ann Skow. Heppner Come to see us for ★ SHOCKS The Morrow County Creative Art» and Crafts Assoc w ill hold a regular meeting at the fair dorm building June 24 from 9 a m to I p m this is instead of the evening no host dinner meeting Gary Snyder w ill conduct a class on colored pencil His fee. $55 w ill be divided equally among those taking the class A spokes person (or the Arts and Crafts Assoc says that anyone who wishes to stay alter Ihe session to work on oil painlings are welcome to do so Those who do not wish to take the colored prncil class may after 1 p m to paint A watercolor also at the fairground» dorm building, w ill be instructed by Peg Mickerson July I from 9 a in to 3 p m Her tee o( $100 will tie shared by those attending Ihe class guest ion* about the above classes and meeting may be directed to Hetty Mills 676 5546 or Cork Norene 676 9656 CARD OF T H A N K S fay Q l F S T IO N S H A l t M O R R O W C O U N T Y I I V> $419,"<M 00 O U T S ID E T H E T A X BASF FOR P IO N E E R M E M O R IA L H O S P IT A L O P E R A T IO N S D U R IN G [F fE F IS C A L Y E A R 1985 198«’ PUR PO SE The puipuve o f th u levy i t lo provide fu n d i to balance Ihe Pioneer M em orial H c u p iia l operating budge, TFte H ovpital budget inclu d e! h o ip ita l in patient care; emergency care, and the N urving Home The to ta l h o tp ita l levy i i $419,?04 00 • hich in c lu d e ! i n percent lo r layer not ctpeeled to be received The tag rate fo r the H o . p m l o p e ra tio n ! w ig be a pp ro xim ately $ 51 pet $ 1,000 no va lu a tio n » hich • ill he included in ihe to ta l ta t rate fo r M o rro w C o u n ty o p e ra tio n . The evtim aied ta t c o n fo r th u m e aiu re u an e ttim a te only bated on the b eti inform a non available fro m the C ou n ty A r te ito r at the tim e o f die evlim ale PAINT at Coast to Coast YES D I VOTE FOR THE TAX LEVY If e r a n h r i / t y o u NO [ J I VOTE AGAINST THE TAX LEVY
