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Three 'Alternatives' Suggested To Solve IBerrydale Sanitation Three "alternatives" were sug gested last night to Berrydale residents as methods of solving the sanitation problem there rather than annexing to the city of Medford. They were proposed at a meeting held at Howard school, called by the "Committee on Fair Play," which is opposing ed by the committee was a sew er lagoon," which was described as "cheap and feasible." Accord ing to Doernbach this would be an open-air pool constructed on a 10-acre site and would be from three to five feet deep. He said, according to plans used for sewer lagoons in other states, algae would be planted annexation. William Doernbach , jon the banks and bottom of the a member of the committee, conducted the meeting. It was ttended by more than 100 Ber rydale residents, some for and some against annexation. The committee's first alterna iive was based on -the premise tha Medford city council would change its policy on extending city services to areas outside the eity limits, something the city has indicated repeatedly it will not do. Sure of Council Doernbach, however, said he was sure the council would not b "vindicative" against Berry- oil or let it rot in its own stew" If its residents voted down annexation a second time. Ber rydale residents will vote on the annexation proposal Wednesday, May 22 Earlier Doernbach accused the council of starting a "get tough" policy in withdrawing city ser vices to perimeter areas in 1955 "to force them to annex." He added, "Medford is dere lict in its duties in "not cleaning i p the sanitation -problem in Barrydale, as it constitutes a danger to city residents as well." Changing Condition , Nick Gier, chairman of the Berrydale Sanitation committee which is supporting annexation, Answered that the city changed Its policies because of changing conditions. "Policies the city held a few years age are not applicable now," he said. He referred to a recent state ment issued by City Manager Bobert Duff that, "the city must enlarge to keep pace with the growing population, while resi dents outside the city have no . responsibility, even though by ' using city facilities they decrease its capacity and contribute to Via need for expansion." Another "alternative" propos- EXPERT Wall Paper Hanging and Painting CALL SP 2-7897 pool and through a chemical ac tion would destroy germs and the odor emanating from such a pool. The effluent could be channeled into the Rogue River. About 2,000 residents could be served by the system, Doern bach said. Problem of Idea The problem with the "sewer lagoon" idea, according to Doernbach, would be finding a centralized location in Berry dale where the 10-acre pool could be constructed. The third "alternative" was that the Berrydale area incor porate and construct its own dis posal unit ' and sewer system. Vejjl Walker, chairman of the committee, , told the audience it was possible for Berrydale to construct its own sewer system at less cost than the city could. Later in the meeting tempers flared between residents for and against annexation. Those sup porting the annexation proposal asked the committee to "Put up, or shut up!" stating that none of the alternatives suggested could solve Berrydale's prob lem. Others opposed to annexation answered that the area should be "allowed to solve its own problems." Toward "the end of the meeting a comment that "We should build our own sewer! brought loud applause. The meeting lasted almost three hours. Members of the committee noted that one thing the entire area has in common is its need for sewers. They said the best way to accomplish this end is through, a "community sewer system." They added that the area must first "unify! its think ing" before it could organize a sanitation district. Some members of the com mittee indicated they had fur ther plans for such a district but at this time did .not want to "give away all their ammunition to the opposition." Ot h e r Berrydale residents took issue on this point. They said how' could the area "unify its thinking" if leaders in the community would not "lay their cards on the table." Members of the . Fair Play committee speaking against an nexation were C. C. Chapman, Marian Bossier and James Red den, Medford attorney. Redden warned if the area was annexed the city then would have the right to zone Berrydale "as it sees fit." He added that nonconforming bus inesses in residential zones would not be allowed to expand and that Berrydale some day might become an industrial area if it was annexed. Gier pointed out the city would zone areas in such a man ner that they would be "consist ent with good planning," and for the eventual long range benefit of the area. Controversy developed over the point whether or not the War Assets administration had given the city of Medford its sewage disposal plant at Camp White for use by the whole val- i ley or just by the city, Doernbach claimed was given for public private." . Gier, however, pointed out the government had sold the dispos al unit to Medford for $1 with the plan in mind that the city eventually would claim full title to the Camp White plant. Medford city officials pointed out at a recent city council meeting steps are now being taken to acquire full title to the property. They said the city can now issue bonds for any expan sion to the disposal plant for construction of facilities to it. NEWS NOTES from Medford High School Jim Bunker Elected FFA Group President Eagle Point Jim Bunker was elected president of the Eagle Point Future Farmers of Amer ica chapter at a meeting last week. Other officers to serve during 1957-58 include Howard Wilde, vice president; Dewey Johnson, secretary; Art Gardener, treas urer; Carl Weisbrod, reporter; and Bill Hubbard, sentinel. Installation of chapter officers was held after the election. Chapter members also report ed they plan to sell fire ex tinguishers soon as part of their safety campaign. They also in tend to sell some chabbage, to mato and pepper plants. Edited by James Boyd and t Linda Robertson. Will a Medford High parent teacher - student association work? This question is being dis cussed by students and teachers who have had experience with similar groups in the past. On Tuesday, May 21, all MHS parents, teachers, and students have been invited to attend an organizational meeting for the PSTA. At this meeting the by laws (a copy of which may be obtained at the high school of fice) will be discussed and voted upon. Unlike elementary PTAs, the PTSA will include high school students in its member ship thus insuring equal repre sentation. Comments made about the or ganization have been varied. "I don't think a need exists in the high school," states Kay Nico demus, secretary of the History, Economics, and Civics Associa tion. Senior class treasurer Greg Milnes enthusiastically supports 1 "This gifthne organization with the state ic use; notmen think it's a darn good iaea. John Hansen, exchange stu dent from Denmark, states, "I think, it's a good idea but I don't know if it'll be too effective." Among the fears of some stu dents is the possibility that pow er would be taken away from the student council and vested in the PTSA. .Some teenagers cite the fact that they may have their voices and criticism heprd. Ths, some think, will be a better way to acomplish it. The faculty, at the moment, apears to be only luke warm about the idea. Several teachers have held positions in high schools with parents organiza tions and have either seen then fail or not fulfill their porpose. The MHS faculty has a full schedule of meetings, and be cause of their jobs, they would have to join the new organiza tion. The parents, in contrast to this, do not have to add this extra burden to their schedules. It is generally realized that, idealistically, the PTSA could work. It is also recognized that it could "flop" completely un less a majority of mothers, lath ers, students, and teachers sup port it. Students want a sound ing board; parents need to know what their children's school is doing; and teachers always ask for parent comment on inspec tion of their work. This PTSA could do with proper support On Thursday, May 18, the Fu ture Nurses of America club went to Sacred Heart hospital for a tour of the building. They visited the kitchen, laboratory, surgery room, several wards, of fices, and the highlight of the day, the nursery. After the tour the girls were served at a tea in honor of National Hosptal week. Bryan Schroeder defeated Bob Bright in the Boys' league cham pionship chess game. Bryan has downed all comers and will now be presented with the champion's cufflinks. The Boys' league spon sors several tournaments during the year including horse shoes, bowling and chess. -The Junior class officers for next year will be Harold Sexton, president; Dick Monroe, . vice president; Sharon Blinkenstaff, secretary; Frank Peterson, treas urer; and Nancy Picard, class representative. Sunday. Mar H. 1M? MBDPOftB (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE SEVEN After . vigerous tryouts this past week, Judy Anderson, Win nie . Gott, Susan Hubbard, and alternate, Sonja Lee emerged victorious as next year's senior rally squad member!. For the juniors, Nancy Picard, Judy Mc- Graw, and Shirly Rutherford made the grade. Yell leaders are Steve Morris, Larry Berteau, and alternate, Kent Sherfy. Spica One of Outstanding Celestial Stars of Spring Mew Shipment HI New Shipment Polished Cotton and Drip and Dry All Sanforized material. 36 inch width. In many colors and patterns. Regular 69c yd. SPECIAL yds. Girl's Pedal Pushers Reg. $1.29 nn Wcial V WV i Printed, poplin and sail cloth. Figured and solid colors. Knee and 3. length. Sizes 7-14. Ladies Half Slips Reg. 79c Value Sp... In choice of seven lovely colors in medium and large. Acetate with satin stripe. Ladies Pedal Pushers Reg. $1.98 SJ1 66 Special All solid color poplin with cuffed legs. In sizes 10-18. Excellent for' all around wear. Two styles, regular full size leg or tapered leg. Sixth fir Central a. Medford's Bargain Corner Complete Variety Department, Store By FAY BENTLEY The spring sky is adorned with sparkling celestial jewels of rare beauty. One of the outstanding gems in the starry firmament is brilliant, blue-white Spica, a first magnitude star about 1,000 times as bright as our sun. Spica, the only bright star in the constellation, Virgo the Maid en, is a binary or double star. Binary stars are two stars held loosely together by gravitational attraction in somewhat the same manner as our earth and the moon. The smaller star revolves con stantly around the larger one as they journey through space. Spica's traveling companion is a blue star of 10th magnitude which cannot be seen with the naked eye, as the faintest star which unaided vision is able to detect is of sixth magnitude. Brighter Star A smaller number expressing magnitude indicates a brighter star than a large number. Sirius, brightest star in all the heavens, is of magnitude less than one or -1.58. The apparent magnitude of the sun is considered to be approximately -26.7. Fortunately, Spica is more than a quadrillion (one with. 15 zeros behind it) miles from the earth as the blue-white color of this giant sun indicates one of the hottest stars. Its temperature is given as about 20,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Virgo the Maiden, or the Vir gin as it is sometimes called, is a group of rather dim stars. Only Spica is outstanding in brilliance. During the first part of. March The Maiden rises in. the east soon after sunset and adds much to the beauty of the eastern and southeastern skies as it moves along the Ecliptic or the path the sun appears to follow in its daily journeV across the celes tial dome. , Almost, Duo South By May 18, Virgo will be al most due south by 9 p.m. and practically half way between the horizon and the zenith, as the overhead point in the sky is called. To locate this star picture, begin with the last star in the handle of the Big Dipper and follow a curved line downward and to the right for about twice the length of the Dipper handle. This will lead to the orange-yellow star, Arcturus. Continue this curving, imagi nary line downward and to the right for a slightly greater dis tance and you will touch the scintillating star, Spica. Its blue white light will aid in identifica tion as will also the fact that no other bright stars are close to it. To the right of Spica and somewhat higher in the sky lies a curved line or arc of five stars, which with one dim11 star direct ly above Spica, and others above and to the left of this giant sun, is supposed to outline the form of a half-reclining maiden who holds in her left hand a spike of wheat. Goddess of Justice Mythology identifies Virgo with Astraea, the goddess of jus tice who lived on earth during the Golden Age, when the gods spent much time living happily with mortals. But during the Silver Age which followed, the mortals be came unfaithful worshippers and the gods only paid them oc casional visits. Astraea, unlike the other deities, remained on earth, meting out justice and trying to make mortals worthy of the friendship of. the gods. For many years she labored among men and at first the good was greater than the evil. Fin ally, a terrible race of bronze men overran the earth and As traea, giving up in despair, went to live on Mt. Olympus with the other gods. Spikca literally means spike of wheat and Virgo the Maiden is often associated with the har vest as well as with the goddess of justice. One legend says 'that as Astraea was going back to heaven, she formed the Milky Way by scattering heads of wheat in the sky. Garden Seed Crops Discussed at Meeting Garden seed crops were dis cussed at the regular meeting of the Talent Farm Bureau cen- 1w lacf ur..1r Members were told that peo ple in the northern part of the state are" looking for such crops from this county. Some land is already, under consideration for cabbage seed. It was reported that additional information on garden seed crops can be ob tained by telephoning J. H. Lem ley, county farm bureau chair man. Walter Hoffbuhr, manager of the Talent irrigation district, spoke on the course to be fol lowed in the enlarged system, progress made to date and con tracts already let. He used a map to illustrate his talk. Hoffbuhr said application may be made at the district office for inclus ion of new land. The cost per acre will be approximately the same as at present. County Judge Rodney Keat- IRRIGATION PUMPS to 60 H.P. From up 'j H.P. SHALLOW WELL $8950 Vj H.P. DEEP WELL 96 ACT MOW Siskiyou Hardware Ph. SP 2-2939225 W. 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