Yellow starthistle, a time bomb SW C D annual meeting slated
The Willow Creek Waterpark
has extended their deadline for
early-purchase discounts for
season tickets.
Season pass discounts will be
in effect until Apnl 1. Family
passes will be $150 until that
date; after April 1 they will
increase to $160. Individual
season passes will be $60 until
April 1 and $75 thereafter.
"1 encourage people to get
them while they are discounted,"
said waterpark manager Sarah
Carlson.
The office will be open for
ticket
purchases
Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from
noon to 3 p.m. at 6-7 p.m.
Carlson said that the
waterpark
is
still
taking
appointments for use of the
indoor spa Fridays through
Mondays and some spaces are
still available for the evening and
afternoon exercise classes. Call
676-5752 for a spa appointment
or class registration.
FOOT PAIN?
Dr. Donald Carlson,
podiatric foot and ankle specialist,
will be at the Pioneer Memorial Clinic
March 11 for the diagnosis and
treatm ent of all foot problems.
Cali now; 676-5504 or Hermiston Clinic 567-8750
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The clock is ticking and the
figures
are
staggering
considering the current estimates
of yellow starthistle in Oregon
and the neighboring states, says
Dave Pranger, Morrow County
Weed Control.
Oregon and
Washington
r-e p o r t
approximately 150,000 acres
each, Idaho reports 300,000 acres
and California reports 10 million
acres currently infested with
yellow starthistle.
In Morrow County there is
approximately 2500 acres of
yellow starthistle. Since there
are about 1.3 million acres in the
county, this means that starthistle
inhabits less that .2 percent of the
county. Figuring just pasture and
rangeland into the equation,
starthistle still only inhabits .4
In sickness and in health-yes, it's been the funky flu season for
many people. It's also a foregone conclusion that if the female
head of a household is ill, then someone else in the family is much
sicker. How dare mom get sick without having prepared enough
frozen meals to tide the family over. Meanwhile everyone
assumes that only women are qualified to clean the bathroom or
unplug toilets.
Regardless of health or queasiness, if you weren't holed up in the
bathroom, there was an opportunity for viewers to watch some
Olympic moments.
Between interviews and expensive
commercials there were snatches of competition. Unless you
acquired droopy eyelids, those events provided better viewing than
soupy soaps or nighttime programs.
Watching disasters on downhill ski runs made my aching bones
protest. And mogul maneuvers must be the epitome of someone's
idea of making molehills on a mountain. The action by skilled
athletes excelled over the usual murder and mayhem television
shows they call entertainment.
Also the Olympics provided a change from news about political
shenanigans that range from Whitewatergate to zipper gate.
Charisma seems more important than character these days. The
average live-by-the rules taxpayer is represented in government by
some unscrupulous, power-hungry politicians who would make
great Hollywood actors. Their message to younger people appears
to be "do as I say" or at least don't get caught. Like having a
disgraced family member, the whole scene makes many Americans
want to hide their heads in shame.
But there's great news for baby boomers and those who are
enjoying a second childhood. They will have more time for active
misadventures. They've discovered a way to keep human body
cells from aging. But it's too late for me as I never could outrun a
crippled cat and I didn't plan to start hand-gliding at age 90.
This could also help some career politicians to stay in office
longer, especially those already needing a cane, who are not in
favor of term limits. Undoubtedly lawmakers will get back to
arguing over how to spend budget surpluses while the Iraq
situation plays out. The cost of military readiness in the Persian
Gulf area is mind boggling. But in the meantime, Congress
should be appropriating more money for million dollar restrooms,
the kind that don't flush, in remote areas. Taxpayer dollars at
work. And we ought to be diligent about imposing fines for not
complying with a limitation on the amount of water used in toilets.
The old 3.5 gallon tank is supposed to be replaced with ones using
1.6 gallons. Even if one has to flush twice, just think of the
number of jobs as toilet checkers.
Yes, we are fortunate to have toilets that flush unlike some
unfortunate victims of storms. Hopefully all those stricken folks
won't decide to move to Oregon. However they say there is a
national home building boom underway. A requisite to building
should be the use of stilts under houses located in floodway or
maybe put skids under those houses perched on cliffs and hillsides.
Zoning regulations in Oregon appear to be much stricter. So why
is it that these ground squirrels now coming out after hibernation
don't comprehend our land use plans? May be that they have
gotten some insider tips on evading issues.
Chamber Chatter
Custom
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and with a wee bit o' luck maybe
the sun will shine. Don't know
about any of you, but rust is
starting to set in! When my
spouse turned on the "telly" to
catch the weather, (more
important than what I had to say)
the old girl went ballistic. Why
is it that men have to get a
weather report when all one
needs to do is step outside and
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local
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expenenccs with alternative
crops.
The public is invited to attend.
For further information call the
SWCD at 676-5452.
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Gazette-Times
CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
FARM & LIV ESTO CK EQ UIPM EN T
Saturday, March 14,1998 • Sale Tim a: 9 a.m .
D IR EC TIO NSJraveling east from Boardman, O R on 1-84, take Exit 180, turn south, go
1/4 mile to Noble Road, turn east, go one mile to Sale Site; or traveling west from Pendle
ton, O R on I-84, take exit 182, turn south, cross over freeway. Turn west on Noble Road,
go one mile to Sale Site; or traveling south from Tri-Cities, W A on I-82, turn east on I-84,
take exit 180, turn south, go 1/4 mile to Noble Road, turn east, go one mile to Sale Site.
Watch for signs.
A u c tio n e e r’s M o te : Thaospitta/latuig;iddm onitconsignm ents comingm duty
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TILLAG E CONTINUED:
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percent of its potential biological
niche.
"It means that yellow starthistle
can still be controlled and in
some areas even eradicated,"
says Pranger. "Fifty years ago
we could have said the same
thing about diffuse knapweed.
That time bomb exploded years
ago though and today there are
well over 100,000 acres of
diffuse knapweed in Morrow
County alone."
"Since starthistle can be every
bit as damaging as knapweed,"
adds Pranger. "It makes sense
that every effort be exhausted
now to control and contain
starthistle before it blows up."
For more information about
yellow
starthistle
contact
Morrow County Weed Control.
The SWCD Annual Meeting
will be held Monday, March 9,
following a potluck dinner at
6:30 p.m. at the St. Patrick's
Parish Hall in Heppner.
Directors will provide meat
dishes, others attending are asked
to bnng a salad or dessert.
The program will consist of the
1997 fiscal year financial
statement, election of officers,
1997 cooperator award to Dick
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come in dripping. Not something
I'll ever understand. It's very
good there are rainbows of all
kinds after the rain.
Leprechauns are out and about
in various forms, gathering
auction items, practicing for the
o'hanky planky race, decorating
their o'shanty, practicing their
best Irish brogue or Irish ditty,
and preparing for fine food and
festivities.
T is thanks to hearty souls that
the celebration goes on. It means
months of hard work for the likes
of Doris Brosnan, Molly Rill,
Cara Osmin, Bob Kahl, Judie
Laughlin, Gwen Healy, the
organizations doing the cooking
and entertaining and especially
the auction committee. Plan to
have lots of fun honoring the Hirl
family at the KUMA Coffee
hour, participating in the parade
and the races, taking your guests
into our local businesses,
enjoying the Ceili upstairs at the
Elks (admission is a collector's
button) and sharing reunions with
one and all.
Sunday will be a treat in itself
beginning with breakfast and
church of your choice, lots of
activity at the Morrow County
Fairgrounds with music by
"Absolutely Nobody", the lamb
barbecue and the new auction,
including drawings, country
store, vacation packages and fun
for one and all. Pick up some
brochures at the Chamber office
and send off to friends and
relatives. Twill be a great 16th
annual celebration.
1SM Ford MOO. 4 spd. H i-U , 3 p t. PTO, w/PTO Pump.
1293 H o rn . 1 8 4 X 1 6 1 Rubber. Serial »C652931
Massey Ferguson 1135 3 p i. PTO 12 spd Foward. 4
spd Reverse. Cab. Air, Duals
International 504. Diesel. W ide Front End. 4 spd H i-Low /
TA. 6229 Hours. Rubber 136 X 38 Rear. Serial
»12444SYF
Massey Ferguson 110$. 12 spd Forward. 4 spd
Reverse. 3 p t. PTO. Cab, A ir, 6000 Hours
International 1026 Hydro w/2344 Dual Loader. Cab.
Duals, 1000-540 PTO, 3 p t. 2 rem otes, 7110 Hours, New
Rings & Bearings in F all of 1996. S enal
H2610130U0009242
Massey Ferguson 1008. 12 spd Forward. 4 spd
Reverse, 3 p t, PTO, Cab, Air
Massey Ferguson 35wiDual Loader. 3 spd, H U o , Gas.
4118 Hours. 3 pt . PTO, Excellent Rubber. Serial
«SGM234958
Allis Chalmers WD. W ide Front End. PTO
Ferguson TOM, 4 spd. 3 pt . PTO, 11 X 28 Rubber
(Excellent)
Ford IN . 3 p i. PTO. 3 spd, 12 4 X 28 Rubber
International Famuli Super C. W ide Front End. PTO
(2) International Famuli Cubs, w /syde mowers. PTO
International Fam uli H, 12 Volt. PTO
International Famuli M. 12 V d t PTO
international 4 0 3 ,18 Header. 262 Cu In Gas M otor
D49U Crawler. w/Blade. Hyd
612 Bobcat. Reconditioned (Good)
Case 351,12-spd. H yd. Remotes. w/Hyd Loader
International 8-275 w/Dual Loader. O rchard Tractor. 8
spd. New Rear Tires. M ajor Engine Rebuild
Ford 800 w/Paulson HD Loader 5 spd. PS. Rebuilt
Engine. 6 Rear Blade
Famuli A w/Loadtr
Famuli H. Narrow Front End, Hyd Pumps
Farmhand Model 6000 A Loader. H yd. 6 Bucket. 8' Hay
Forks
Ford 9N w/Fordomatic Loader
Vermeer Backhoe Attachment. 3 p t, 2 Buckets. 18* &
12*
Livestock Equipment
Powder River Equipment
Squeeze Chute. Sweep T ub, w/Curved Crowd Alley
(like new), (4) 14' Gates, lube; (3) 16' G ales. HD; 18'
Gate. HD. (3) 17 Panels. HO. C alf Table. (10) 16
Panels HO; (2) 8' Feed Panels. C alf Creep Feeder,
Head Catch
Prtefert Squeeze Chute. XL. HO. right-side exit
Portable Prtefert Squeeze Chute. XL. HD. nght-SKle
exit, w /trailer
(70) 16' Metal Stock Panols
(35) 17 Metal Stock Panels
(7) Wire Panels
16- Tube Gate
John Deere Model N Manure Spreader. PTO
Areway Pasture Harrow. 16" (like new)
(3) Mineral Feeders
(2) Poly Lick Tanks
Slide-in Stock Rack. HD. fits Standard Size Pickup
John Deere Feed Wagon. 4 wheels
Big Valley Squeeze Chute
Big Valley Calf Table
Trucks, Pickups, Trailers
1992 Chevrolet Eztended Cab 3/4 Ton 4x4. Flatbed. 5
spd. 454 Cu In Engine, 5 Wheel B at. (Excellent)
1992 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 Ton. 65 Turbo Diesel,
Auto. Loaded. 60,000 M iles (Excellent)
1917 Dodge 3/4 Ton 4X4. AC. PS. Auto
1979 Western Star, 13 spd. PS. Jake Brake. 8V92 Silver.
230* Wheel Base
1176 Kenworth 27 Bed & H a s t 13-4 spd Browning
1973 International 549 V -8 .5-2 spd. A ir Brakes. w /5tfi
Wheel
1973 International 3/4 Ton 4X4, Flatbed. Auto, 345 Cu.
In Engine
1973 International Pickup. 4-Door. Auto. V-6 (runs but
needs work)
1970 Datsun Pickup. 4 spd
1974 International Truck. 11/2 Ton, 14' Flatbed
1971 Fort) Pickup. Hyd H o s t Tool Box. No Rear End.
M otor Runs
1969 International. 6V71. Diesel. 5-2 spd. A ir Brakes.
PS. 20' Bed, Hyd Pump
1976 Loadstar 1700. 16 Bed. Hoist. G rain & C attle
Racks. 4-2 spd. New Brakes. 66.000 M iles
1970 International Fuel Delivery Truck. V-8. 5-2 spd.
PTO Pump & Com pressor, meter, reel, hose
Fort) F-600 Propane Delivery. (2) 950 gal tanks 6
m eters, hose reel
1957 International AMO. 16 Bed w/wooden stock rack.
262 Cu In . 4-2 sp d . 8 25 X 20 Rubber
1948 Jeep Pickup. 4 X 4 .3 spd. Hi-Lo (Parts)
The Following Two Trailers
m S t l l n O n* Unit:
1974 Fruebauf Flat Bed Semi Trailer. 35 6 . I S Frame.
Tool Box. 11 X 22 5 Rubber. 8 alum inum wheels
198« TuffBoy Flat Bed Trailer, 28 6. IS Fram e.3axle.
24* Pud-out Cheater, 24* A ir Slide Hitch. 11 X 22 5
Rubber, 10 Aluminum W heels
1993 Trad Magic 5th Wheel Stock TrsBer. 16. Torsion
Axles. 1 6 Rubber. (Good)
1967 Wilson Livestock Trailer, 47. Double Deck
1M 4 Tyler 0 Horae Trailer. 30*. Gooseneck. Unload
Ramps each side. M ulti-purpose
27 Pup Trailer. Flat Bed
Equipment Trailer. 26 . Mt-tandem axles
14' Trader. Wooden deck, tandem axles, tonguepud
1909 Wsstam 2 Axle Dolly. Long hitch, new pamt
1177 Crawl Thru Sleeper 36 . AC. new paint
1900 Oidsmobile 09. diesel. 4 door. Auto. Loaded
1973 GMC Bus. gas
nda 110 3-whaaMr
1091 King Goossnsck Flatbed. 46. A ir Brakes
1903Marr1ttTraller. FrontT raler. 26.D oublaD ack.N aw
Brakes
1971 Chevrolet 1 Tan Craw Cab. 454. Aula. 22,000
Miles on Rebuilt
1902 ChevroM 1 Ton. 4 spd. 600 mdse on rebuilt 402,17
Omaha Bed w/Steel Stock Racks
Tillage
Northwest Rotovitor. 1 7 .3p l. PTO. sel-up for onions
NOnnW Ml KOtOVluX, d , jp»., r IU
Long 9 Btm Switch Plow Modal 1939, Only Used on
Approx 25 Acres (like new)
John Deere 999 RoPeeedw. 46
John Deere 3 Btm flodcver Plow. Modal «8450-19
John Dears 3 Btm Rodovtr Plow. 16
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AC 4 Btm RoRovar Plow. 16
International 16 Disc Hyd Lift, New Blades
J o h n D e tra irO ta c .H y d Lift24*
John D ean 17 Disc Hyd Lift. 22*
Burks 6 Disc. Adjustable. 3 pi
Cate 16 Disc, Hyd Lift
Border Disc 3 pi
Cultivator 5'. 3 pi
Intsmational Vibra-Shank, 24'
international Springtooth 4 sections, pud-type
International Springtooth. 3 p i. 14'
Springtooth. 36. Fukl-up
Ford Springtooth, Model 2 0 6 .1 7 .3 pt
6 Sections Tins H arm *
(2) 6 Skew Traidor
John Deere Rotter Packer. 2 sections
BriMion Culti-Packor 17
John Deers 7099 9 Row Com Plantar. Fertilizer Boxes
(() International 199 Com Planter Units
Grader. Iron W heeled. Pull Type
Ford 6 Blade. 3 pt
6 Blade. 3 pt
Owyco Carry-Ad 1 1/2 yd . Hyd
Gopher Machine
Building & Fencing
(90) Railroad Ties
(26) 6 Round Traatsd 7' Posts
(399) Steel Posts, various sizes
Barbed wire
Fiberglass Electric Fence Posts
(60) 6 Csdar Posts
(9) Spools >f Poly Wire
(29) 4*X I'X 2 0 ‘ Wooden Beams
(22) 4*XI*X24- Wooden Beams
(36) 2 *X 6 X 18' Lumber
( I I ) 2*X6*XI4' Lumber
(39) 2*X4*XI6 Lumber
Approx. 6 0 ,24*X29'9 24' Used Corrugated Roofing
Used 1 *X 6,1*X 10*, 1*X12* Lumber, various lengths
Grain & Haying Equipment
International 620 Grain Drill. 17. w/grass seeder
double disc. T spacing, press wheel. Hyd Lift
International Grain Drills. 17. Hyd. 7* spacing, double
disc, ta ll press wheels, 3 sections w/hitch
John Deora Grain Drift, 3 sections, double disc
Ben Hunt Slip Tank, 16.300 Bushel
MC Shredder, 16. PTO. Hyd Lift
Heath 6 Row Bean Cutter
John Deers Pick-up Header, for 105 Combine
1 7 -4 * Auger. Electnc Motor
New Holland 1948 Bale Wagon self-propelled, 360Cu
In M ota
(2) Case IH 1550 Balers. PTO. In-Line (Good)
New Holland 282 Baler, PTO. twine
John Deere 487 Baler, twine
Bale Fork, 8 bale. w/Farm tiand PTO Pump & C ontra
Bale Boss. 10 Bale
Mayar Model I Bale Sweep
New Holland 909 Swather 14', w/Conditionor, Cab.
Gas
Intsmational 5000 Swathsr 17. Cab. A ir. Double
Auger. C onditioner. Love Reel
New Holland 11 414'Hydro Swing Swather. pull-type.
conditioner, double syde bars
John Deere 960 Side Delivery Rake, new teeth
New Holland 259-260 V-Rake, Senal« 566307-565118
New Holland Model 59 Side Delivery Rake
Alton Model 1227 V-Rakes
Lely Pheasant 89 Hay Fluftsr
Vicon CM249 Mower, reconditioned
Brush Hog Rotary Mowsr. 17. Hyd L ift PTO
John Dsers Modal 5 Mowsr
Servia Brush Mowsr. 16. PTO. Hyd Lift
Ford Mowsr. 3 pt
Hasston 39 Loafsr
J 0 1699 Hayblnt Hydro-Swing Swathsr. 16
Freeman 339 Bator. W isconsin Engine
Irrigation
Century 25 HP Motor, Jacuzzi Pump. 5* Intake. 4* O ut
Prim er Pump, Electrical Panel
4* Brass Gats Vahrt
M oon Rant 5* Main lint, approx 690'w/tum outs
Moors Ran# 4* Mainline, approx 366
(17) Joints 3* Handline, Various Lengths w/spnnklers
(IS) Joints 4* Mainlint, w/tumouts
Approx. 49 Joints 4* Handline hook & latch
(20) Joints 6* Main Uns
(2) 114 Mils 4’ Wheel Line. 5' W heels. O lder Style Mover
(90) Joints 3* Hindline hook & latch
Shop & Miscellaneous
Honeybee Equipment Stainless Steel. 12 Frame Elec
tric Honey Extractor. 100 gal Honey Tank. Electnc Hot
Hold W u Matter. Numerous Wood Frame (som e new).
Miller Model AE200L Welder Omhns Motor, 220 va t
AC, Miller Portable Welder. 225 amp. Barrel Pum p. 12
v o lt ATV 12 volt Sprayer. 12 gal International Har
vests, Model LA679 Engine, water coded. AJemtte High
Pressure Pump Greaser National Cutting Torch, w/
gauges & tanks. Stanley Grinder. 1 hp. 110. Chain Hoist.
1/2 ton. Dayton 1599 Watt Generator. B & S 5 hp, L in
coln Welder 115-230 vdL single phase. 60HZ-6000 Watt.
B & S 16 hp. Lincoln Welder. 225 amp. electnc. Pick-up
Fuel Tank, 125 gallon, w/metal to d boz. Cement Mixer.
PTO. 3 p i. Air Compressor. 5 hp. E lectric. Curtis Air-
Compressor. 2 hp, 220 motor. 50' ho6e. Wood Sprayer
300 g a l. 40' Boom, w/pump. 190 Gal. Fuel Tank. 12 vd t
pump. 129 G el Fuel Tank. 1919 Ford F-290 Pickup Bed
Wheel Barrel. Trader. 4 X 6. 7 sides. M etal. 210 Gal
Sprayer. 3 p i. PTO. w/booms, 199 Gal. Sprayer. 3 p t.
PTO. w/booms. SO Gal. Hypre Sprayer, gas. booms &
hand nozzle. (2) 990 Gel. Metal Tanks. (2) Poly Saddle
Tanka. 1$ Ton Track Holst Platform Scales Tool Chest
w/Rodtng C art 9 hp Gas Ag Pump. (2) Weedeaters
Ford Rkting Lawn mower. 4 6 C ut Jenny Steem Cleaner
(good). NUMEROUS OTHER ITEMS
Consignments Accepted
until 5 p.m., Monday,
March 9, 1998
TERMS OF SALE:
CASH OR
BANKABLE
CHECK DAY OF
SALE
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Luné t f Hop-A-Longs, Sun Country L /rtsto d
S A rm Poppers 4-H Clubs
All Merchandise Must Be
Removed From Sale Site
by March 22,
N O EXCEPTIO N S
Sale Managed & Conducted By: Rowland Auction Service
29713 NoWe Road; Hermiston, OR 97838; (541) 567-9523,
Fax (541) 567-8974; 1-800-365-2022
For Non Information Call; Dennis Rowland. Auctioneer. (S4I) 567-9523:
Jerry Cooper (S4I) 449-3227. or Sforty Arraen. Auctioneer. (208) 962-3284
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