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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1986)
MX Tb» Mm — y. N'M*** She 'made it with wool J i t u r t I. I* ’ g Our house was built In 1864 Wa have insulated the floor, attic and walls and we've installed storm windows The house stays warmer but It 's still uncomfortable even with the thermostat set at 70 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit Can you tell us why’ • M L . Dallas Kimberle Wright Heppner Hi||h senior Kimberle Wright has almost mad» it in th» “Make It With Wool” contest, that ta Kimberle will b» traveling to Portland January 10 to »nt»r in th» itat» (mala of that contest with th» outfit ah» models abov» Thia fall Kimberle »nlrr»d th» regional contest in P»ndl»ton with her red loo percent Pendleton wool Jacket and grey and black 100 percent wool itnped cropped pant» The jacket it lined in off while with the Pendleton emblem mprinted in the fabric In black Her ensemble won the conteat and paved the way for the state finals The first stage of the state contest will tie held at the Sunnyaide Inn, where Kimberle will be staying The second half of the competition will take place at Clackamas Town Center Contestants will he judged on modeling as well as construction Kimberle. the daughter of Judy and Kenny Wright of Heppner says she learned to sew from her mother and through 4 H The outfit she will model was a 4 If project that she had intended to enter in the Make It With Wool ( ontest A First check your thermostat against an accurate thermometer It may be out of adjustment If not. we're betting you have a leaky house A house loses heal in two ways: The heat moves through the building materials that make up the ceiling, floor walls and windows Heal la also lost with the air that leaks through the small openings all over the house Air leaks are often a major cause of heat loss in an older house that has been weathemed. such as yours It is more of a problem in two story homes, and houses expused to strong winter winds As the warm air leaks out. cold air comes in to replace It This causes cold, uncomfortable drafts These are noticeable along floors, around windows and doors and in stair wells where cool air flows down the stairs Chances are the many small air leaks in your house add up to the equivalent of an open window You can solve the problem with a good air sealing campaign that Includes weatherstripping and caulking, and blocking holes look around your house for places where air can Irak in or out Kxamples are behind electric outlets and switch plates, around doors and windows, and where electrical and plumbing service enters your home Don't overlook major iraks. such as a fireplace with a missing or broken damper, an open wood stove or chimney, or openings in wall s or to the attic Here's a tip in rase you have trouble finding the air Iraks On a windy day. use the smoke from an incense stick to show vou where air fly Delpha Jones is moving in or out of your house To get you started, we re mailing you the Oregon State University publication, "Weatherstripping and Caulking.” other readrrs may obtain a single ropy be sending 25 cents plus 25 cents postage to the USU Bulletin Mailing Office. In dustnal Building. OSU, Corvallis. OR 87331 Ask for EC 1113 Make 'hecks payable to 0BU Extension Service, and include your name and »dress 0 Why won't the Oregon Energy Assistance program pay for kero sene for my kerosene healer’ • S V Portland A Many people don't realize that Oregon law forbids use of unvented kerosene heaters m homes Slnos most of the keroaeoc beaters used ui the state are unvented. and the State can't determine which heaters are vented properly and which aren't. Energy Assistance won t pay for kerosene Unvented kerosene heaters are considered unsafe because they pose a fire hazard and produce com bus tion gases especially hazardous to infants, pregnant women, the elder ly. asthmatics and people with cardiovascular diseases Many newer models have firs safety features and are approved by Underwriter laboratories But ns not all kerosene heaters have these features Even with adequate safety precautions, there is no guarantee that the person using the heater will follow the manufacturer's recom mends t ions OSU Extension energy agents and specialists will answer energy questions from readers in this weekly column Send your questions to Energy Answers. OSU, Corvallis. OR 87331 Include your name, address and phone number The OSU Extension Energy program is conducted in cooperation with the Oregon IVepartment of Energy with funding from BPA and the U S Department of Energy Front End Alignment For a ll your cruise inform ation coll Sara WV-HÍSQ Holly Rebekah t-odgr met on Thursday evening for the regular Betty Marquardt and daughter. meeting and Christmas party A Jana, entertained Christmas morn pot luck dinner was enjoyed with mg with a breakfast and gift sacks of candy for children and exchange Those present were Mr decorated candy canes and Mrs P E Messenger, Sr Mr A birthday gift exchange was and Mrs Clay Grace and daughter enjoyed and five tables played pino from Corvallis. Mr and Mrs Ray chle The names were drawn for the Miller and family from Medford, quill, which was won by Fran Peck Mr and Mrs Dave Piper and family and the afghan which was won by from Heppner Mr and Mrs Jim Virginia Peck the card party Bloodsworth and family. Mr and planned for Saturday, Jan 4. has Mrs Randy Hughes and family and been cancelled because of weather Mr and Mrs Bob Smith Later in conditions the day Mr and Mrs Hughs* entertained with a Christmas dinner Mr and Mrs Leland Jones. Pend for the group letón, and daughter. Debbie Jones and daughters Echo. Mr and Mrs Jack Jocom. Hermiston. were Saturday Doug and Linda guests of Joe and Hilda Yocom over Marquardt entertained with Christ Christmas mas dinner and gift exchange at Mr and Mrs Earl Hall and their home in lexington Those grandson Matt Holliday, spent the present were Norita and Charma Christmas' week with her mother. Marquardt. Leila and Trueman Erda Pieper Messenger. Mr and Mrs Phillip Marquardt from Portland and Mr Charlene Whitney from Portland and Mrs Rick Marquardt and three and Frank and Shellie Wilcox of sons from Connell, Washington Medford spent several days with After dinner the group had a fine Cahrlene's parents; Cecil and time visiting and playing games Delpha Jones Dinner guests on Christmas were Mr and Mrs Jim Recent callers at the home of Mr Bowen and twins. Katie and Bo. of and Mrs T E Messenger were son The Dalles, and Earl Miller Other and family, Mr and Mrs Franklin visitors during the holidays event Messenger and Traie and Mr and Mr and Mrs George Irvin of Mrs Gerry Messenger from Irngon Valda Smith and Delpha Jo Portland and Bill Irvin and guest from Hermiston Don Majeski spent the holidays with his parents. Mr and Mrs Gene Majeski Guests at the home of Pat Wright and daughter. Sandi. over the holi days were Mr and Mrs Burke O Brien and children, Heppner. Burke's mother. Roseanne Kerig from Pendleton. Jim Rietmann and Mr and Mrs Douglas Rietmann and Kelley from Irngon and Mark Wright Cecil and Delpha Jones were dinner guests of the George Irvens at Irngon on Sunday. Other guests were Ferris and Ann Tempe A g sales the same MF.AT ANIMALS Declining href production in 1886 will support higher Choice steer prices How ever, sharp increases will be limited by continued large total meat sup T w o Trackers enjoy plies Krd meat Is faring increasing competition from poultry products, which resulted in a slight drop in consumer consumption of beef in Xm as festivities 1885 l/owrr red meal production will help strengthen hog prices in the first half of 1886 I-amb prices in The Two Trackers club met at the I9BS have been at or near record home of Judy Jepsen for their levels This trend is expected to Christmas party on December H continue, partially as result of re Those attending enjoyed the duced red meat supplies and low movie 'I*har laip." refreshments, feed prices and a gift exchange A short POULTRY AND EGGS Prices business meeting was held and It for broiler and turkey meat have was decided to begin (he winter trended upward as poultry meal meetings in January products have recently found The Two Trackers will meet twice greater favor with consumers a month until the weather permits Poultry producers have been helped riding again The meeting will be by low feed prices Broiler and held in the fair annex building the turkey production will increase first and third Monday of each through 1886 narrowing profit mar month at 7 pm gins by the end of the year F.gg The first meeting will be January production was down in late 1885 and 8 Those attending are asked to that trend is expected to continue please bring their record books through early 1886 This should bring higher prices to egg producers by the middle of the year POTATOES Growers produced a record crop in 1885 resulting in more than ample supplies for the market However, consumer demand has remained strong, preventing prices from dropping significantly If the national economy doesn't falter in 1886 . strong consumer demand for potato products should continue, holding prices steady SUGARBEET8 Production TRAVEL Y O U R WAY increased in 1885 and is expected to continue increasing in IW Prices Hermiston Plaza should remain steady 567 7880 1 «0^422^6034 BEANS Production and prices should remain largely unchanged in 1886 ONIONS Production is expected Specializing in Steaks & Seafood to decrease in 1886 causing prices to increase slightly for storage onions Dotty Luncheon Specials DAIKY Prices are expected to remain at current levels while pro Seafood & C h o w d e r ^ ^ ^ j * 21 G am * Evary duction increases slightly The new farm bill contains provisions for Special Friday Sat. Night reducing the sue of the nation's Ä w y Hi dairy heed, a key to bringing milk, supplies more in line with demand! 'oj ia re 4 Shtia demand 0 fnlng VEGETABLES - The moderate increases in wholesale prices for Office Tavern & Restaurant processed vegetable products in 1885 422-7577 Ion© are expected to continue in 1886 The demand for froren sweet corn should he very strong, while green pea and snap bean demand remains steady S 9 3 9 Lexington News Air leaks are major cause of heat loss Wood Cutters Homelite Saws, Oregon Chains, Axes, Splitting Mauls, Wedges M.C.G.G. 939*8221 Continued from p. 4 SMALL FRUITS Strawberry production has been down in the northwest resulting in upward pres sure on prices Grower prices were up 25 percent in 1883 and are expected to remain steady in 1886 APPLES AND PEARS North west pear and apple production declined in 1885 If no increase occurs in 1886. prices should remain steady and may increase slightly NUTS Filbert production and prices are up for the 1885 crop Filbert nut quality was excellent for the recently harvested crop and reduced filbert imports from Turkey have bolstered Pacific Northwest prices NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE CROP Sales of nursery products were up in 1885 and that trend is expected to continue in 1886. although possibly at a slow rate Christmas tree production and prices have been steady although overproduction may be a concern in 1886 GRASS SEED Grass seed carry over stocks for some varieties are the lowest they have been in several years This reduction in inventory has pushed prices up somewhat However, the high value of the dollar in the international market contin ues to restrain seed exports HAY Hay prices are expected to increase early in 1886. flatten out during the summer months, and (hen rise again toward the end of the year Production in 1885 was down contributing to lower than normal supplies Business Cards Gazette-Time* NEW TRADE INS ALL VERY NICE!! 1978 Impala °*t % Showroom new, Less than 31,000 miles. ,o O * * Vo & ° ° x W 1981 Bronco XLT i local owner, Lots of miles s but very nice rig. 1982 y2 Ton Chev. 2 k 40,000 miles. ■ on M cDonald I A CHEVROLET 117 S Main a M S r &<* » 1 4 th A n n u a l 1 H oop Shoot w i» » •O f" REWARD If you don't smoke. 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