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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, October 23, 2019 CBEC MEETING BEOBANK operative. There will be a presentation from the students who earned a trip to Washington D.C. last year, as well as an infor- mational speech from the general manager and the board president. There are also three board positions up for election this year, so members are asked to get their ballots returned before forward to expanding our market share across our footprint in years to come”. “The 2019 wheat har- vest was at least average in most of our trade area and better than average in many regions. Cattle producers are reporting good weight gains on their calves as they come off of summer grazing. All of these factors bode well for producers, -Continued from PAGE ONE October 31. Members are invited to attend this festive occasion and help celebrate what the co-op has done to keep the lights on for the members. For additional infor- mation contact your local Columbia Basin Electric office at 541-676-9146 in Heppner or 541-384-2023 in Condon. -Continued from PAGE ONE but the volatility of input costs and commodity prices brought about by global and political pressures have swayed the commodity markets and provide an ex- tra level of angst for our producers. On the bright side, decent soil moisture has provided better fall seeding conditions than we have seen for a number of years,” concluded Bailey. Storm spotter training scheduled The National Weather Service, in conjunction with Morrow County Emergen- cy Management, will host a Skywarn Spotter Training October 23 at 6 p.m. at 110 N Court St, Heppner. This session is intended to educate the public on how to observe and report all forms of hazardous weather including tornadoes, hail, flooding, winter weather and more. Storm spotters are a critical part of the warning Umatilla National For- by knowing what closures especially in high winds. forest website. Motorized decision process, supply- est officials ask hunters and or restrictions are in place. Loose rocks and logs can cross-country travel is pro- ing ground-truth reports forest visitors to use cau- Whenever possible, travel be present in a burned area hibited under the forest’s tion, plan ahead and know in pairs. Always bring extra and are unpredictable, cre- travel management plan. the weather and forest con- clothing, food and water, ating a falling a hazard. “We encourage forest ditions before heading out and make sure that some- Additionally, burned veg- users to responsibly enjoy into the woods. The Forest one knows where you are etation can also contribute their National Forest roads has already received snow going, that they also have to landslides, mudslides and and trails, including plan- in higher elevations this your planned route, and erosion when rain occurs. ning ahead for a trip to the fall, and snow storms can when you will be returning The ground in a burned area woods. Responsible use often bring wind, snow and from your trip. Carry a map can also be unstable, due to will not only avoid damage Agricultural produc- rain that can substantially and don’t rely on your cell burned-out roots beneath of the resources, but also impact road and trail con- phone as many areas on the the surface. After soils ensure forest visitors have ers now can enroll in the ditions, causing hazards and Forest don’t have service. and vegetation have been an enjoyable and safe ex- Agriculture Risk Cover- obstructions in roadways. The Forest has imple- charred, rainfall that would perience,” said Eric Watrud, age (ARC) and Price Loss Fall weather can be mented prescribed burn- normally be absorbed could Umatilla National Forest Coverage (PLC) programs – two U.S. Department of unpredictable and is a busy ing activities this fall and run off extremely quickly. Supervisor. time of year on the Umatilla forest visitors should also Some roads may be The Umatilla Nation- Agriculture (USDA) safety National Forest. Hunting is be cautious when enter- seasonally closed due to al Forest wants all forest net programs – for the 2020 a primary activity during ing a recently burned area wildlife or other resource visitors to have a positive crop year. Meanwhile, pro- this time, increasing the and be aware of increased concerns. Motor Vehicle and safe experience while ducers who enrolled farms number of visitors in the hazards, particularly snags Use Maps (MVUMs) dis- recreating on their public for the 2018 crop year have Forest. Prior to heading to (which are recently burned play the open and seasonal- lands. For more information started receiving more than the woods, forest officials or dead trees). Forest of- ly open road system on the on current forest conditions, $1.5 billion for covered encourage the public to ficials ask that visitors do Umatilla National Forest. please contact the Umatilla commodities for which always contact your lo- not camp or hang out in a MVUMs are free and can National Forest at (541) payments were triggered cal district office, always burned area. Dead or dying be picked up at any Uma- 278-3716 or visit our web- under such programs. “These two programs check the weather, have a trees that remain standing tilla National Forest office site at https://www.fs.usda. provide income support to planned route and ensure after a fire are unstable, or downloaded from the gov/umatilla. help producers manage the that the area is accessible ups and downs in revenues and prices,” said Richard Fordyce, Administrator The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office has released the following information: of USDA’s Farm Service June 17 (cont.): Mor- subject is being attacked by in their church parking lot port on W Second St, Ione Agency (FSA). “USDA row County Sheriff’s Office boyfriend. Jaspar Ambrose since 6/16. that there is a subject ha- is here to support the eco- received a on I 84 E, Board- Elliott was arrested by -MCSO received a re- rassing her son. nomic stability of Ameri- man that a male driving a MCSO for assault IV-DV port at Kunze Ln/Tyler Re, -MCSO received a re- can agricultural producers gray Ford van ran the RP off and strangulation. Lodged Boardman that RP believes port at Main St/Wilson Rd by helping them maintain the road. Unable to locate. at UCJ, bail of $20,000. his neighbor is putting out SW, Boardman that a white their competitive edge in -MCSO received a re- -MCSO received a re- rat poison. truck turning toward the times of economic stress. port at Port of Morrow port on Columbia Ln, Irri- -MCSO received a re- elementary school is pos- We encourage producers to freezer on Gar Swanson Dr/ gon that a black and white port at Paterson Ferry Rd/ sibly intoxicated. Eliezer consider enrolling in one of Oscar Peterson Rd, Board- border collie is harassing Columbia Ln, Irrigon that Morales was arrested by these programs.” man of a grass fire. her dogs. Transported to male walked up to her car BPD for DUII, hit and run ARC provides income -MCSO received a re- pet rescue. and asked for an ambulance property, att. Elude. Lodged support payments on histor- port on Hwy 730, Irrigon J u n e 2 1 : M o r r o w to respond for his girlfriend at UCJ with $20,000 bail. ical base acres when actual that two vehicles were in County Sheriff’s Office re- who is at the gazebo. Male’s -MCSO received a re- crop revenue declines be- a fender bender, off to the ceived a report at Columbia hand is swollen, may be port on I 84 W, Boardman low a specified guaranteed side of the road. River Ranch on Kunze Ln, broken, female is dehy- of an erratic driver, swerv- level. PLC provides income -MCSO received a re- Boardman of 60-year-old drated. Patients transported ing all over the road. Un- support payments on his- port on Hwy 74, Heppner female with severe chest to GSH. able to locate. torical base acres when the that RP hit a deer, no dam- pain. Patient refusal. -MCSO received a re- -MCSO received a re- effective price for a covered age to the vehicle. RP says -MCSO received a re- port at Turkey Shoots on port on S First St, Irrigon commodity falls below its the deer is still alive and port on W Main St, Lexing- SE Utah Ave, Irrigon that that her neighbor’s dog is in reference price. The 2018 needs to be dispatched. ton that a pickup is in his subjects are riding quads her yard. MCSO contacted Farm Bill reauthorized and -MCSO received a re- driveway, he is unsure who on the turkey shoots. RP the owner who will be tak- updated both programs. port on I 84 W, Boardman it belongs to. Made contact advised the city manager ing care of the dog. Signup for the 2020 that a semi with white cab with subject, was visiting does not allow this. -MCSO received a re- crop year closes June 30, towing three other semis a friend. -MCSO received a re- port at Knapp St/SE Di- 2020, while signup for is speeding and cutting off -MCSO received a re- port on SE Utah Ave, Irri- vision St, Irrigon of three the 2019 crop year closes other vehicles. Unable to port on SE California Ave, gon that two ATVs crossed horses running loose. March 15, 2020. Producers locate. Irrigon that the neighbor’s property lines into the city MCSO responded. Horses who have not yet enrolled -MCSO received a re- dog keeps jumping the limits. They are not allowed are corralled in neighbor’s for 2019 can enroll for both port at Riverview Mobile fence into her back yard. to ride ATVs in the city yard until the owner can get 2019 and 2020 during the Court on E Hwy 730, Irri- MCSO made contact with limits. Deputy made contact on scene. same visit to an FSA county gon that a male is screaming the dog owner who was with ATVs. -MCSO received a re- office. at RP. MCSO made contact then given a warning for -MCSO received a re- port on I 84 W, Boardman ARC and PLC have op- with RP and male party. dog at large. port at Oregon Trail Library that there is an orange traf- tions for the farm operator Verbal only. -MCSO received a re- on N Main ST, Heppner that fic cone in the middle of the who is actively farming the -MCSO received a re- port on W Eighth Rd, Irri- a medium sized female dog fast lane. land as well as the owner port on Stock Dr Rd, Hep- gon that an elderly female is outside the library. Very -MCSO received a of the land. Farm owners pner that a car is pulled over is unresponsive, not breath- friendly. MCSO picked up report on Forest Service also have a one-time op- on the side of the road. the dog and returned it to 21 Rd that they lost their portunity to update PLC ing. Female has a DNR. -MCSO received a re- 10-year-old male boxer up payment yields beginning -MCSO received a re- its owners. port on W Eighth Rd, Irri- port on I 84 W, Boardman -MCSO received a re- at Bull Prairie. with crop year 2020. If the gon that cans were stolen that a black passenger car port at Wilson Rd Trail- -MCSO received a re- farm owner and producer from their property. almost ran several vehicles er Park, Wilson Rd SW, port at Maple Crest Apart- visit the FSA county of- -MCSO received a re- off the road, in a construc- Boardman of a suspicious ments on Wilson Rd SW, fice together, FSA can also port at Irrigon High School tion zone and are going 80 male. Pablo Hernandez was Boardman that a male sub- update yield information on SE Wyoming Ave, Irri- mph plus. arrested by BPD for disor- ject is outside armed with during that visit. gon that RP’s son backed -MCSO received a re- derly conduct II, lodged at a firearm making threats Covered commodities into another vehicle and port on E Arcade St, Lex- UCJ with $2,500 bail. towards the RP, Miguel include barley, canola, large damaged the back door. J u n e 2 2 : M o r r o w Gutierrez-Valasquez was and small chickpeas, corn, ington that at the corner -MCSO received a re- of E Arcade and S B St in County Sheriff ’s Office arrested by BPD for men- crambe, flaxseed, grain sor- port at Green Acres on Pat- Lexington there has been a received a report on I 84 acing, fleeing or attempting ghum, lentils, mustard seed, erson Ferry Rd, Irrigon that white Kia Sportage parked W, Boardman of a two-tone to elude, resisting arrest and oats, peanuts, dry peas, pickup driving aggressively DUII. Lodged at UCJ, bail rapeseed, long grain rice, $200,000. and is harassing the RP. medium and short grain The Heppner Gazette-Times wants -MCSO received a re- -Continued on PAGE SIX rice, safflower seed, seed pictures of your trophy animals from this cotton, sesame, soybeans, hunting season for our Trophy Corner. Stop by sunflower seed and wheat. 2018 Crop Year ARC to have your picture taken, drop off photos, mail and PLC Payments them to PO Box 337 in Heppner, email them to FSA began processing D 111 N.Court Street in e in or editor@rapidserve.net or text cell phone payments last week for C arry out! Heppner, Oregon ! 2018 ARC-County (ARC- photos to 541-980-6674. CO) and PLC on covered commodities that met pay- NOW OPEN MONDAYS! ment triggers on enrolled https://www.facebook.com/TwoOldHagsPizza/menu/ farms in the 2018 crop year. In addition to the $1.5 OPEN 11am - 8 pm Closed Sunday Umatilla National Forest cautions visitors about fall forest conditions of dangerous weather to the National Weather Ser- vice. The varied terrain of Morrow County, from the Columbia Gorge to the Blue Mountains, presents many challenges in forecasting hazardous weather. This makes a pool of spotters important, as it ensures the National Weather Service is able to effectively provide life-saving warnings when severe weather strikes. For additional informa- tion, contact Marc Austin at 541-276-7832 or marcus. austin@noaa.gov. USDA opens 2020 program enrollment Safety net program payments for 2018 have started Sheriff’s Report TWO OLD HAGS PIZZA Call (541) 676-1010 billion now in process, FSA anticipates it will issue an- other $1 billion in Novem- ber once USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Ser- vice publishes additional commodity prices for the 2018 crop. Producers who had 2018 covered commodities enrolled in ARC-CO can visit www.fsa.usda.gov/ arc-plc for payment rates applicable to their county and each covered commod- ity. For farms and covered commodities enrolled in 2018 PLC, the following crops met payment triggers: barley, canola, corn, dry peas, grain sorghum, lentils, peanuts, and wheat. Oats and soybeans did not meet 2018 PLC pay- ment triggers. 2018 PLC payment rates for the following cov- ered commodities have not been determined: crambe, flaxseed, large and small chickpeas, long and medi- um grain rice, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, seed cotton, sesame seed, sun- flower seed and temperate Japonica rice. On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed into law the 2018 Farm Bill, which provides in- come support, certainty and stability to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improv- ing crop insurance, main- taining disaster programs and promoting and support- ing voluntary conservation. For more information on ARC and PLC includ- ing two online decision tools that assist producers in making enrollment and election decisions specific to their operations, visit the ARC and PLC webpage. For additional ques- tions and assistance, contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers. gov/service-locator. DEADLINE FOR ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISING MONDAY 5:00 PM Print & Mailing Services *Design *Print *Mail Sykes Publishing 541-676-9228
