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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1986)
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Januar» I laaa Around About B y Justine Weatherford Hy J u i l l n r H r a l h p r l o r d Mayb« the end ot old 1985 will bring thr rnd of the prolonged ice age that Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington have had much too long Wow. what big fuel bills some of us gained in November and December At least the winter equinox is past, and we are into slightly shorter nights and slightly longer daytimes even though the warm winds are mighty slow ui finding Morrow County Just a month ago folks were beginning to prepare for Christmas Many helpful persons were working with the Heppner Neighborhood Center getting boxes ready for the more needy families of this area Those in need and some lonely older citizens are most fortunate that Cat Rrindle and her faithful helpers and Christmas time volunteers so efficiently manage to distribute the food and toys and various things donated by churches and other organizations and by very generous individuals Krvaods who helped regularly at the Neighborhood Center say that boxes this year did not include much clothing as it is felt wiser to encourage persons heeding clothing to come to the center to get what they need in the right sizes There is a good supply of family clothing available and persons to help give it out The usual town tree and the bright strings of lights and various decorations surely helped bring cheer during recent dark days Having greetings from friends In each day’s mail also helped considerably Those who have been surrounded by family members here or who have been able to travel to visit children or parents elsewhere felt lucky that highway traveling was somewhat easier than it had been during Thanksgiving week It was air travel that became very difficult with so many northwest airports fogged in We are so hopeful that soon every traveler w ill have been able to return safely to a home port Several local parties and holiday weddings created happy gatherings The families along Little Butter Creek again were together for a most successful annual Christmas party in the home of Marlene and Tom Currin and their sona. Jeffrey and Kyan I hear that about 70 persona of all ages enjoyed that joyous time with Santa Claus Thinking back over (he year just ended it is easy to recall some sad day s and some glad days The sad times came when the community lost members to the grim ripper Happy times that stand out were the fine, sunshine filled St Patrick's weekend, the school graduations the Agust fair and rodeo, then thr Artifactory and thr recent holidays Although Heppner doesn’t change very rapidly, the Lions Club members painter) the firehouse door a fine red the Chamber of Commerce and the Darden (Tub placed planters downtown the Sweeneys provided sturdy sidewalk benches, the ( II worker! at creating a mini park across from thr Heppner Bowl, a new carwash and then a large new north -of town office building were constructed bn January 14 we w ill learn the names of the county's two first citizens of 1985, two adults who have given outstanding volunteer leadership and inspiration, at the annual banquet of the Heppner Morrow County Cham tier of Commerce Before and after that date the fine young athletes of the county schools will keep busy providing excitement for many as they contend with young persons from nearby schools for fame and glory Recently we have been hearing lots otmut struggling farmers About I9HO a (loldendale. WA. farmer added a different crop He invented "The Farming Dame'' as he rode his tractor He decided not to sell his idea, but gained a copyright and is handling the distribution himself This interesting game certainly demonstrates some of the problems that farmers come to know so well. It should be most educational for any future farmers The game is si ill selling very well in Kastrrn Washington, where I learned about It Its inventor and manufacturer is Deorge Rohrbacher. I* () Box 896. Doldendale WA 98630 He made the Yakima Valley the setting for his farms which may include fruit acreage, cattle operations, wheat and hay The bank is a big feature of this make believe world which fits on a kitchen table or card table and which is most appealing to adults and to young folks who are able to read I understand that some county families especially in the lone area, have been enjoying this game for several years Best wishes for warmer weather soon and for a happy and healthful 1986 «T CHRISTMAS - , SALE S a v in g ! on M any ^ Items In th e Store Beef nutri-facts now at the meat case fowling News 1 h u r «da > NtgM 1 «die« 1 Irrrm b rr 21 W M l l oot 42 <22 BPUE J A J ( «ramies J»1* N 4 Depot Nursery XI 27 10 <14 Kinzua 30 -34 Bark n Chips 26 -18 Country Rose 26 -38 Ray Boyce Ins 25>s -38>x B A C Repair Splits converted Sandi Hanna and Judy Barber 110. Marilyn Childers 5-10. and Eva G riffith 5-7 B.P.O E were the winners of the first half High game Inetia Cantm 195 Alvina I'adberg 532 Dime a Dozen December 29 No Four N One No Eight No Seven No Two No Three No Five No Six Splits converted split. K Me Robert* 9 10. E Me Huberts High game E Doherty 215 High series E Doherty 560 High team game High learn scries Hon 1 list 42 22 37 27 36‘, 27>i 36-, 27'x 14 30 25 19 24 40 21 43 T Dreenup 5-7 4 5 7. J Tanory 3 10 Heath 227. B Heath 550. B No Four 7IU No Four 2239 If tieef high in i holes)erol ’ H o w many calories are in a tieef sirloin steak ‘ And )usi how muc h fai is therr in heel anyw ay' These are juat a few of the questions meal managers are bombarded with daily a' the meal counter That s because today s consumer is more concerned about nutrition and health than ever before I ’n lil recently, nutrition information has been available in practically every area of the super market except one - the meat department However consumers will soon be able to have their questions answered easily and quickly A newly developed volun tary nutrition information program, calied Meat Nutri Facta, will soon be installed by many Oregon meat retailers, right at the meat case The Meat Nutri Facts program was dev eloped by the U S red meat industry the National Live Slock and Meat Board, the American Meat Institute and the Food Marketing Institute It provides consumers with an easy to understand explana turn of nutrition information on cholesterol sodium and fat 'includ mg saturated, monounsalurated and poly unsaturated fat) as well as calories, protein, vita m in s and minerals of many meat cuts in the meat rase This is done with the use of a liar graph such as the aeeom panying beef sirloin steak bar graph It shows the consumer at a glance how many nutrients are in a single, three ounce serving of cooked meat The heart of the Meat Nutri Farts program is the graph displaying the new U S D A data This recently- published data replaces the last information gathered over 30 years Agcommodity sales much same for 1986 There is neither good news nor bad news (or the I'nited States economy in 1986. and the same is basically irue for Pacific Northwest ugricul ture, according to 'he "1965 Pacific Northwest A g ric u ltu ra l Situation and Outlook report issued hy three Pacific Northwest iniversities Agricultural college faculty mem Tiers at Oregon Stale th ive rsity. University of Idaho and W ashington State U n ive rsity authored the report, which will tie available in county offices of the Oregon Slate I ’niversity Extension Service in mid January The farm sector faces a difficult financial situation in 1986 the report said Prospects of higher prices for farm products are not bright in the coming months, and the national farm debt continues to grow " On the bright side the index of prices paid for production limes, interest, taxes and wages decreased almost 4 percent during 1965 the first decline in decades No apprcci able increase in farm imput prices is expected in 1986 In the general economy the report noted that in many ways. 1986 promises to lie a repeal of last year ’s experience slow paced economic growth accompanied by relatively stable prices and moderate unem ploy men! Most economists ex (as I the national economy to expand at a growth rate of between 2 I and 2 7 percent There is the possibility of a mild recession the first half of 1986 effectively causing zero growth (or the year The outlook for l* S agricultural international trade in I9H6 remains unchanged from last year Exports should be in the $30-32 billion range, down a bit from 1965 levels Problems preventing growth in l ' S a g ric u ltu ra l exports are declines in total world food trade the high value I ’ S dollar and more competition in world food markets causing the U S share of this trade to shrink The Outlook offers the following overview of Pacific Northwest agri culture WHITE WHEAT Wheal produc tion declined in 1965 due largely to lower y ields Even so high carry over slinks from 1984 65 will exert downward pressure on white wheat prices through the coming year In addition, lower (literal farm pro gram loan rates are expected to lower the cash price for 1986 crop wheal FEED DRAINS Prices are ex peeled to remain low because of large l S feed grain supplies Northwest barley production was down 20 million bushels in 19H5 Corn production remained unchan g til and oat production increased 22 j percent DRY PEAS AND LENTILS Dry pea production declined in 1965 and prices increased slightly This trend will continue Lentil prices are up (mouse of poor lentil crops in Canada and Turkey Continued p ago when the beef animal was considerably fa lte r Selective breeding and closer trim ming have resulted in a leaner prm luil Better testing techniques help confirm this with scientific data A nutrition chart, which w ill be displayed at the meat case explains the amount of calories to ta l fat cholesterol sodium protein iron. zinc, thiamin, macin and B 12 in that single serv mg For example, broiled beef sirloin has 8 3 grams of total fa t. 75 mg of cholesterol and 56 mg of sodium To put it in better prespective. a graph accompanies the nutrition information which shows how these amounts compare with the total amount of nutrients recommended dally The total fat in the beef s sirloin s three-ounce portion is 12 prreent of the total daily maximum recom menda t ion the cholesterol content is 25 percent of the daily maximum and the sodium content is just 2 percent of the daily maxi mum This information is extreme ly important for people on special fat modified, calorie restricted, low salt and other diets Hy looking at these graphs consumers w ill be able to find the red meat cut that can meet their diet needs Since the program is designed to lie a long term consumer educa tional program rather than a quick fix promotion meat cutters across the state are taking part in seminars conducted by the Oregon Reef Coun d l Thr seminars update the retail ers in nutrient data and cooking techniques adjusted to the leaner beef animal For those concerned about cal ones, meal cuts "u n d e r 200 calories" will be indentified with a sticker on the package Sirloin steak is just one of 10 beef cuts it has 185 calories for a thru-once, cooked serv ing Calories can be kept at a minumum by selecting a sirloin steak to prepare Beef Kabobs Orien tal Any excess fat is trimmed off the sirloin steak when it is cut into culx's An oriental flavor is added to the beef by marinating an hour before placing the kabobs under the broiler No extra fat or calories are added to the entree during the cooking process Serve the kabobs over rice with fresh pineapple slices and a cherry tomatoe garnish Beff Kataihs < iriental 1 t i r r f 'o p sirlo in s te a k <h ick 'a b o u t I '« lb s i c u t I inch 2 tablespoons dry shrrry 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons water I tablespoon ml I clove garlic, minced ‘ i teaspoon iracked bla>k pepper •« teaspoon sugar Cut steak into sixteen I inch cubes Combine sherry . soy sauce, water, oil garlic pepper and sugar dace beef cubes in plastic bag add marinade, turning to coat Tie bag securely and marinate in refriger ator I hour Hour off marinade Thrrad 4 steak cubes into each of four 8 inch skewers Place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3 to 4 inches from heat Broil 15 to 20 minutes depending on doneness desired (rare or medium) turning occasionally YTeld 4 servings Jacks H i-L ift, H y d r a u lic 1 V i- 2 0 to n P a rts & S e r v ic e M.C.G.G. 989 8221 Electrolysis & Thermolysis * v - Permanent' ' ■ Hair Removal * •• - — * 'Anna SchwarzirC Certified Electrologist 676-924$ _ Open lues. 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