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• • • : ■ .• « . ,.1 ‘ V / V . - .. .• -,-------- x - ** • ,|W<* .. - - . . . •. f . - ^ T H rppner Gazette-Times, H eppner, Oregon W ednesday. July 26. 1989 - I HKKK Art classes to be offered at fair Crum s celebrate 50 years EASTERN OREGON OUTDOORS b* Mark Hj^rll For years, the issue of running livestock on public lands has hern a veritable Ivabed of debate, particular ly «hen those lands are host to numerous wildlife Here in eastern Oregon, line such controversy is the amount of impact public cattle grazing has on elk herds, and how much the two compete for food At the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range on the Wallowa Whitman National Forest, answers arc being sought to questions that have existed since the two species first shared the same range Hie 10-year. 54 million "Starkey Project," a |oint effort between the l SDA Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, incorporates over '8 miles of deer, elk and cattle proof fence that encloses 25.000 acres (about 40 square miles) of public forest land where resear chers are studying the interactions of elk. deer and cattle and their reac lion to n u n 's usage of the land One study within the project, according to co project leader Donas in I-cckenby, an ODFW wildlife research scientist, is aimed at correcting an out dated formula that equates the number of elk it takes to consume the same amount of forage as a domestic cow and her salt i \ f M animal unit per nx>nth) "W e arc looking at several questions some arc totally new questions relative to here- about aninul unit equivalencies," leckenby says "Everybody agrees that they're inaccurate, this whole study is designed to make a better equation for alhvating forage on public lands leckenby cited a "classic example" as one which occurred seceral years ago when the elk herd within the Snake River unit was found to be doubl mg With only a certain amount of forage per acre available, the land management agency in charge of the area informed the cattlemen there that public grazing would have to be restricted to pms ide more forage for the building elk herd "That didn’t set very well with the ranchers, who went straight to the Governor and had him and a bunch of other people come out and look at the situation." leckenby said "A t the same time, the Department was looking at management objectives numbers of elk I'he key issue of the whole thing was how much forage (was available) and how to allocate it " I'he equation that's being used right now tor allocating forage bv At M equivalencies is wrong it's just flat out wrong," l eckenby continued ' It says it takes 2 5 to 5 elk to make one AI M cattle I hat s strictlv based on body wieght, it has nothing to do with the behavior of the animals how elk won't cat in the same places that cows do all the time and visa versa The equation doesn't take those variables into account at all. but it was the equation used to come up with the modification of management objectives for elk in the Snake River unit This is a perfect example of a situation where the new equation (when developed) could have said Hey . this is wrong The present equation, said to have been developed as far back as the early I9MN. was actually formulated under the rather unrealistic condi lions of placing elk and cattle together in small pens and feeding them the same diet under the same weather conditions "And To and Behold, they ate in proportion to body weight," I ccken by said "About 2 5 elk ate the same amount as a MM) pound cow But now turn them lix'sc and let them do what they want to do, and it ithe equation) doesn't hold any more, because they don't spend the same amount of time in the different habitats and they don't necessarily eat the same plants or plant parts leckenby stressed the fact that the present study, which essentially allows elk and cattle to forage in areas of their choosing, will only provide need ed accurate information about animal unit equivalencies it will not deter mine whether more cattle or more elk will be allocated lor a given area, a decision that will ultimately be left up to the land managers When done properly. leckenby views cattle grazing as a beneficial land management t»x>l "But is has to be a managed situation m a given system and you follow through with that plan and then they (cattle and elk) can benefit each other "And it's not just here." l eckenby said, " it's m Colorado and Utah and Africa F.very where you go. you look at (fiat kind of interaction with these different ruminant animals running around in the wild and. it you use them together, vou get more production off the landscape than if you concentrate on one of them and say the other is a problem Morrow Cixintv Creative Arts and Crafts has nude plans to pros xle tree an lessons for all schixvl age children of Morrow County who wish to in crease their knowledge of art Providing the instruction will be Darla Hanv»n of Hermiston Darla has previously worked with children and taught Blue Mixjntain Com mumty College classes in this area All supplies will be provided by SICCA A C Classes will be pencil shading shapes draw ing and a perspective drawing for older children, color mixing and ex perimenting. a watercolor painting and dough sculpture Sign up will be Thursday morning August 17. starting at 9 a m Students mav sign up for their choice of classes at this time Classes will be one hour sessions, starting at 9 a m until 4 p m on August 17 and 18 Classes will be held at the Mor row County Fairgrounds near the (Xirm building If further information is needed or a student w ishes to sign up for a class and is unable to make the Aug 17 sign up peruxl. please call Betty Mills, 67b 5Mb as the number of students per class is limited to 10 M C C A & C members hope to make this a positive experience for the yixing people of Morrow Coun ty Anyone wishing to help in this endeavor by donating supplies like paper, brushes, or paints contact Cork Norcne at b^b 9nVi Public Grazing and Wildlife Studied at Starkey Project Produce stand open in Heppner Court has hectic summer I he advertising and promotion of Morrow Counts and the Fair and Rodeo is a hectic and rigorous schedule the first two weeks of August for the Queen and Court Queen Nancy Bailey and her princesses Shawna C ash. Amy Greenup and Jodec Ashbcck arc scheduled to talk on the KOHl' ( kids and Ends Program, broadcast live from McDonald's in Hermiston on August 2 at 9 M) a m I'he court members will meet on July 2b for a rehearsal and sjx-ech preparation c lass w ith Jane Raw I ins and Birdtnc Full is at the Annex building at 7 50 p in ( >n August H the Queen and ( 'ourt will travel to K ennew ick. ashington to apjxar on the KND1 I V news with Jim Snvder interview •A * # • . . . listeners will tune in to Kl MA Cot fee Hour to hear the Queen and C o u rt’s interview with John Ihomas, live from the lapadera in Pendleton at 10 a m < )f course, the horseback up praraners are mingled with the ¡x-r sonai interviews and on August 12 the Queen and Court travel to Her miston lor the f mutillu I air Parade Umatilla is inviting the court to a Court breakfast at X a rn at the Her miston High School j’rior to the Mi am parade "W ere going to squeeze in as many appearances as we can prior to our I air and Rodeo and let all of those neighbors hear ifvMitiHir great Morrow Counts l air A Rodeo savs Queen Sancv Bailey "Fvcrvbodv should turn out lor our event here in Hcppner." she add s c 8 o 4T C °*00UC£ Tom Able Farms, kxated fxrtween Hermiston and Stanfield, have open ed a vegetable stand in Heppner on the Heppner Lexington highway beside Pettyjohn Building Supply and M A R Floor Covering The stand is operated by Amy Brownfield and is open seven days a week from 7 t() a m until 7 50 p m Fresh produce is brought to Hepp '.vuiju ner every other day and the vegetables are picked that nxtrmng Corn, cucumbers, Walla Walla Sweet onions aixl ajiples. to mention a few are available Also, a spec tal ty. International melons grown from seeds esjxx ully purchased bv Mr Able, will be available as thev mature Ihese pnxJucts arc grown without herbicides or pesticides Highway work has begun I he O regon State Highway department will begin their repair work from Heppner to Ruggs the end of this week I'he project will then continue from Fightmile to the ( iiltiam Counts 1 me The work is expected to take a month and travelers arc advised that there will be pilot cars and they should expect a short wait while traveling throughout the construction Justice Court Report I'he Justice Court office at the courthouse annex in Heppner reports handling the following business dur mg the past week Vlarguetha Kay l aser. Mill City No PI (' Permit 592 bail forfeited. Marcic I ynn Stookcy, Heppner Careless Driving. 577 fine. John Wesley Ferrell, Heppner t allure to > leld Right of Way, S24 tine. Virgil Lee Ricks, Springfield I xceeding the Maximum Speed. 75 mph in a b5 mph zone. 557 bail forfeited. Richard Dean Baker. Echo No PI ( Permit, No I ruck I xense. V»0 fine, Calvin lerrill Foster. Spray No Vehicle I icense. U l bail forfeited. Ihomas Alan Smith, Pendleton I lai I ire, AM fine, David S Smith. Elgin No Fire I »linguistici. 557 hail forfeited CHEVROLET • * - f , ■ » • '->• V ^ • ■ 1 ' » - * 4 r i * % xf #«| i . -f ' • ** i • \ - . , • • V • i T « w ' I t% «A L • - W. « » , • Lou and Ralph Crum ‘ f Sackett, Lou's sister from The Dalles, the original Maid of Honor was also in attendance She witness ed the signing of the wedding cer tiflcate 50 years ago Kathy Hageman, the couples y»*ungest daughter, presented to them, a mcnx»ry book, a gift from the children and grandchildren Grandson Jeremy Hageman played a medley on his saxaphonc. a tribute to his grandparents Buckgrouiul musicians were Lois Smith on her violin, and Ramon Crum on the piano Ihe unique Photo Collage was put together by Ralph's sisters Inc/ Kcgley aixl Charlotte Crum arxl niece Ians Smith Ralph aixl 1 »>u ex pressed their appreciation to everyone who attended and invited them to join them for the beautiful anniversary cake aixl punch from the punch fountain Ralph and I ami have farmed near lone tor 4 ' of their 5<) married years, coming to lone in I‘Mb They previously both lived near Arlington where they both graduated from Arl mgton High School Ralph was sales and service man for Caterpillar Tractor Co lor many years After they were married they lived at Wasco. Portland and during war years lived at Kinzua and Camp 5 They farmed at Blalock and Mikkalo before moving to lone Ralph and Lou Crum of lone celebrated their Golden Anniversary with family and friends on June 17, 19gq A buffet reception including a program was held at the lone Legion Hall Hosts for the anniversary celebra lion were the couples children and grandchildren Bonnie Peterson of I’cmpe. Arizona and her daughter Rohm aixl son Ranee. Jack Crum of lone and daughter Holly . Bob Crum of Burns, Montv and Bev Crum of Prescott W ash . and their children Robbv. Camie and Steven. Kathy and Brian Hageman of Mesa, Arizona and sons Jeremy aixl Dan ny Following the buffet luncheon the program was opened by Judy Osmin, a friend and Mayor ol lone A welcome was extended to fami lv and friends of approximately 250 people Dutch Strahm. lou'sbrother from Pheomx, Ariz was the MC for the afternoon The special speaker was Rev Raynkmd Kratzer of Yakima. Wa accompanied by his wife Rosemond Being the minister who married the couple. 50 years ago. Rev Kratzer shared memories of the original ceremony jx-rtormed on June lb. 19 19 ,u the brides home- near Arlington By speclal request Rev Kratzer again played two numbers on his saw . Amazing Grace and I Love You Iruly Waneta ' J J — . '.-I ? • ' -• xT* « . 1 < • ' s \ * * * « C .’S - ' • •. . * • V .« .* •*,, • X» f • • » * - r .• V «<* • • « 4 nr \ V : ‘ v - #;. •. 4.* »7 \ • * A • a' * • • ' v . *• % , '* V ' • w :v *‘ - • - i : '• . ; - • I _ 5 ' • **.,// . V , • > . r . -. , ..» •• r • s. ,. * •c . "s T / '. ' £.>■ ?; , • , t LOOK WHO'S "Measuring Contests", " Fable Set ting Guidelines", "Winning Ways with 4 H Presentations". "Classic Knots for Ties and Scarves"; "Get ting ready lor Style Revue", and Modeling Techniques" Adult and teen leaders making presentations included Chhx- and Peter Pearson, Bridget McFlligotl. Bcikv Wagenhlast. Jean Jepsen, Franc me. Molly and Mikka Evans Joyce Hughes was guest conference judge Other 4 H A community volunteers included Ann Spicer and le a Calvert laina Schmidt of the Country Rose gave tips and sugges turns tor accessorizing "My Favorite O u tfit” and " S ty le R evue" garments Morrow County 4 H members participating in the Prefair Training included Peter Pearson, Bridget McElligott, Dan Myers, Sherri Garctto, Judy Jepsen, Jill Briggs, Jounn Bingham. Jacob I aimer. Kelly Bond. Amy G om ez, Becky Wagenblast, Marc Orem, Kelly Morgan. Jory Crowell. Rurkly Scott, Becky Picknell Alicia Iarnasky, Mandy Gutierrez, Philip Spicer Kuhn, Amber Rollis. Trent Hughes Michele Meakins, Mane Iworek and Dawn Sheirbon Volunteer involvement and sup port tor the Home Economics Prelair enabled 4 H members to develop leadership skills, gain pro ject knowledge and skills, improve decision making skills, be helpful to (heir community and learn to work cooperatively • . ; . • . - ♦ • î .C» 9 1989 Home Kc prefair training held What is Conference Judging’ 1 kx*s "Danish System" mean the ludges are Scandinavian’ Can an Animal Science Project member enter {»holography contests’ Should a modeling participant take the "2 1 » m position” if the Fashion Show is at 7 p m ’ Ihe answers to these questions and many more were explained to 24 Junior and Intermediate Home Economics and miscellaneous pro ject members and their leaders and parents at the 1989 Prctair Framing, Julv 15, at the Morrow County fairgrounds Educational Prescnta lion iik luded "Introduction to Mor row County 4 H Fair Events," V. • 28 ! ' * ■ r Happy Birthday Kim' d v*. -I *•. _ .v * V. - » I Your Friend. Nancy 8X10 COLOR Mi $ f 99 I AM a g * « •«!< a - V M o n d a y , J u ly 31 st 1 1 :0 0 to 5 : 0 0 By Sunset ' ‘ -y SL A IIS i ■;* r <+* «S" -T. - . " S -1 7 t n tir* i t i if ttj / t la . fu / /ir /f tiiji/ y it *•/ %/ • rn f • V V- //• >»/nf 1,/> . / ^ . r 44 nr p e r / r / i ifti/t /it . /H i ij/i t t t //( ¿it t . nr . 'ft . f /j it/fit T ( rrtft n A R T AT T ill: F A IR -v * #1 W ! ’ .’ W ’ j •• t •• ■ i ■ , ; * -A i' 2 s i v v I * *i ■. ! For All School Aged Children of Morrow County .* ^ 'a* ii/j Sign up August 17th starting ;tt 9:00 u rn Class hours 9:00 a m until 4:00 p m August I7ih and ¡8ih. îh .f ' i. J - J- 05 0 0 Extended Cab Silverado -Classes are I hour scssions- ^ Peneil Shading-Shapes-Drawings and j Perspective Drawing for the older children. Color-mixing and Watercolor Painting, also Clay Sculpture. YOU CANT BEAT OUR DEAL Find A Better Price And We ll Beat It SHERRELL CHEVROLET 296 E Main HERMISTON. OREGON 567-6487 A ll Classes held on the Morrow Counts hairy rounds near D orm Huihlm y. U T< m- * . S#on»sr»4 H Uo.ro» Courrty (r*w / V in y m ri ■ ■•'•J •) <
