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• - V • TWO - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 10, 1992 C onservation field day planned A tour honoring Chuck Nelson Farms of Lexington, is planned for June 12, at 4 p.m. at the Nelson farm shop and will pro ceed to several outlying fields to observe wheat and barley culture, conservation practices, grass rotations, sod w aterw ays, moisture conservation, and trashy fallow rotations. Chuck farms 3,100 acres with most of it leased from relatives and neighbors. The majority of the farm is in a wheat/ fallow rota tion with 90 percent in winter wheat and 10 percent in winter barley. He is the third generation Nelson on this farm, which was started by his grandfather in 1913. Many of the sod waterways are still in place today. No moldboard plows have been us ed on his fields since 1918 because all tillage is designed to incorporate the latest in conser vation farming machinery and techniques. There will be a demonstration conducted by the Soil Conserva tion Service on straw residue re quirements that are mandated by the 1985 Farm Bill. This demonstration will be conducted on a field that Chuck is prepar ing for winter wheat planting this fall. The tour will cover fields that are in wheat and barley pro duction and the farming practices of each enterprise will be explain ed. Conservation practices such as sod waterways, trashy fallow, terraces, and water diversion dit ches will be observed. In addi tion, Chuck will show part of his 180 acre perennial grass cover. Some of the perennial grass cover has been in place for 40 years on various Nelson Farm programs. Chuck and his wife Lisa, a son Justin, 10 and daughter Courtney, six, are active partners in the farm operation. His philosophy on conservation farming is early seeding and minimum tillage that is maintained by chemical fallow and good conservation practices. Other innovations on Chuck’s farm include earth dams for draw bottom s and m aintenance of 1,000 pounds of straw or stub ble cover for each winter crop. His terraces are 100 to 110 feet wide on gradual slopes. His 10 year field average is 50 bushels per acre which is remarkable in an area that is low on moisture more often than normal. Chuck’s farm is in the second year of drought that may have an effect on 1992 yield potential. But, with the excellent conservation prac tices on the Nelson farm, the crop production shoud be near max imum efficiency. Following the field tour there will be a hosted barbecue at 6:30 p.m. to honor Chuck and his family as the Morrow County Conservation Farm winners for 1992. Come and join Chuck and his family on June 12 at their Lexington farm for this occasion. Tour direction signs will be posted to guide people to the ranch. Their farm is 2xh miles northwest of the Lexington Grange on Pettys Canyon Road. Fill’er Up with Propane PROPANE CAN BE FOUND AT THESE 8 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Condon Boardman Schriner’s Station West Chevron Fossil Heppner Fossil Hardware Cal’s Service Center Miller’s Mini-Mart Lexington Monument Morrow County Grain Growers Fishing derby fun for everyone, good turnout Guest lecturers to speak in Heppner The Heppner Ranger District will host two guest lecturers from Lewis and Clark College on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Heppner Ranger Station office. Dr. Don 3almer and Dr. John Maxwell, both political scientists, will speak. “ It’s not very often that we are fortunate enough to have such excellent caliber speakers come to the town of H ep p n er,” said Delanne Ferguson, district ranger. “ Doc tors Balmer and Maxwell were kind enough to offer to come speak to our employees, and I thought the community might en joy this opportunity as well.” Dr. Balmer will speak on “ The Columbia River Development: The Other Big Kids on the Federal Block (Corps, BPA, Bureau of Reclamation) and Their Problems” . Dr. Balmer has been a consultant, lecturer and advisor to various local, state and political campaigns. He has been active in the Pacific Nor thwest Political Science Associa tions, has won awards for public administration, and has done much public service work with migrant farm labor education and ministries. Dr. Maxwell is from Scotland and will speak on “ Europe 1992-Integration and Disintegra tion; some implications for the United States economy and budget of a United Europe and the collapse of the Soviet Em pire” . Dr. Maxwell taught at the University of Edinburgh, and was vice-chairman of the Scottish Na tional party at one time. The public is invited to attend. B ible school to begin at local church es The annual joint Vacation Bi ble School sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, Hope Lutheran and United Methodist Churches will begin Monday, June 15 at 9 a.m. at the United Methodist Church. “ Together in Jesus Name” is the theme for the program. The program will run Monday through Friday, 9 to 11:15 a.m. There will be singing, arts and crafts, Bible stories and snacks. Children ages four through fourth grade is encouraged to attend. Photo by Joyce Hughes Trevor Rhea shows off his big bass he caught during the fishing derby. In the background are forest service personnel Craig Gutierrez and Al Scott. Over 60 kids turned out for the fishing derby held Sunday, June 7, at the Willow Creek Reservoir in Heppner. The derby, sponsored jointly by the U.S. Forest Service and the Heppner Lion’s Club, was the fourth annual Heppner District event. “ We enjoy it,” commented Craig Gutierrez, Forest Service Coordinator of the event. “ The Forest Service and the Lions Club both support youth activities. This is only one of many things we do for the kids, but it’s pro bably one of the most enjoyable ” Al Scott was the Forest Service representative for the event and Steve Rhea the Lions club representative. Court Street Market and Forest Service employees supplied beverages for the young fishermen, Frito-Lay donated chips and the Lion’s Club pur chased “ 99 percent” of the prizes, said Gutierrez. Prizes ranged from small tackle to rod and reel combinations. Gutierrez said that very few kids went away without catching anything. David Piper landed the largest crappie at five ounces, Cheri Jones took the largest bass at 15 ounces and Krystal Naims the Boyer’s Store largest trout at 10 ounces. Other combined totals follow: Crappie four and under: first- Emily Bergstrom, second-Justin Gregory, third-Krystal Naims Age 5-7: first-C helsea Bredemeier, second-Stephanie Shank, third-Matt Young and Adam Bergstrom. 8-10 year olds: first-Brandon Young, second-David Piper, third-Trisha Adams. 11-13 year olds: first-Caleb M cD aniel, second-Jessica M aben, third-Jennifer Burkenbine. Bass four and under: first- Emily Bergstrom, second-Krystal Naims. 5-7 year olds: first-Timothy Judd, second-Joshua Gutierrez, third-Cody Judd. 8-10 year olds: first-Cheri Jones, second-Paula Spicerkuhn, third-Trisha Adams. 11-13 year olds: first-Jennifer Burkenbine, second-Phillip Spicerkuhn; third-C aleb McDaniel. Trout four and under: first- Krystal Naims; 5-7 year olds first Kiel Naims. Casting contest winners names were not available at presstime. Certificates and prizes that were not picked up have been mailed. Gutierrez said. Bottles and cans will be collected at the Methodist and Lutheran churches to help defray cost of the materials. Those attending will be making a quilt based on the theme of the program. Children are urged to bring commercially prepared canned or non-perishable food items each day. On the last day the food will be given to the Neighborhood Center of South Morrow Coun ty. To register call Sheryl Et- chison 676-9224 between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. B aptist to begin B ible school learn about King Jesus and how they can be more like Him as they experience the parables He told,” said a church spokesperson. * ‘They will learn that King Jesus is loving, caring, forgiving, and available to meet our needs. Also, they will discover that His words are true and that knowing Him is the most important thing in this life.” For more information call the church 989-8555. Lexington Baptist Church is sponsoring a Bible school pro gram for kids four years through sixth grade June 15-19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 160 “ B” Street in Lexington. The theme “ Jesus Is Our King” is a program filled with adventure featuring fun, crafts, music and active Bible learning. “ By visiting different palace places each day, children will C lass o f ‘47 plans reunion The class of 1947 is planning their 45th renunion on Friday June 12 at the Heppner Ell« Club. The festivities will begin with happy hour at 6 p.m. on Friday. Dinner will follow at 7 with a dance at 9 p.m. Brunch will be served at 9 a.m. Saturday at Kate’s Pizza and Pastry. Former Heppner High School alumni are invited to attend. Summer reading program underway The 1992 summer reading pro gam for kids will get underway this Saturday June 13 at the Heppner Public Library. The program for kids pre school through seventh grade will run until August 8. The Heppner Library’s hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Tues day, and Thursday, 1-7 p.m. on Wednesday. The library is clos ed Sunday and Friday. Spray Hammells Store Doherty’s Service Station For Bulk Deliveries Call 989-8221 or * Œ N F .X L A N D Û LAKES 1-800-452-7396. Ü Morrow County Grain Growers I 350 Mam Street Lexington, Oregon Phone - 989-8221 Livestock club members compete By Anne Morter 97839 Four members of the North Lex Livestock Club made an im pressive showing at the Oregon Wheat League Junior Livestock show held May 28-31 in Tygh Valley. 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