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I MONDAY. DECEMBER 24. 19B2 16 A. MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON If,. i'". F rf'nM K if I.. -VTiVi , 'T. Regional Roundup by Clav Twltchell Mail Tribune Regional Editor . m mhwii.iw j mum .r my. SANTA VISITS EAGLE POINT Santa Claus arrived at the Eagle Point Primary school just after noon Friday to find all the children lined up on a ramp sinking Christmas carols. He passed out apples and candy canes to all 435 youngsters in school and to some pre-schoolers, like little Nancy Blank, seen in the bottom photo with her mother, Mrs. Joe Blank. The group resposible for Santa's visit had planned on only 400, so a fast trip to town was required by patrolman Bob Moore to help Santa refill his bag. Also helping Santa Claus distribute gifts were city officials Oran Chastain and Dave Hannaford. Santa Claus came to the youngsters of Eagle Point through the courtesy of the Beta Nu chapter of Epsilom Sigma Alpha sorority and the Eagle Point Lions club with the help of the following individual businessmen: Karl Johnson, Oran Chastain, Jake Olscn, Jim Wallis and Jerry Devey. Santa Is Surprise Eagle Point Visitor By DuTTlE HARBISON Mail Tribune Correspondent Eagle Point - Surprise and excitement was expressed by open mouths, squealing, jump ing up and down and with a few youngsters almost falling off tile suige as Santa Claus appeared unexpectedly with a sack full of oranges at the Eagle Point Christmas pro gram Thursday night. The last number on the pro gram called for all 330 young sters in the primary grades to ting "Here Conies Simla Clans'' as they were gathered on the stage, on the choir loft and along one side and front of the stage. Even though their play called for a young ster to play Santa, they knew they didn't have a costume, but were tuld to sing the song anyway. A capacity crowd of 650 to 700 people besides the 3S0 youngsters participating In the program turned out for the Christmas program Thurs day night even though the fog was fairly heavy. Several par ents and students stood along the back and aisles with all chairs possible moved into the multi-purpose room for peo ple to watch one of the most colorful and nicest programs ever presented in Eagle Point Every youngster In the first four grades participated in t he program, cither as a mem ber of the choirs or taking the part of talking dolls, rrbber ette cats, dancing teddy bears, horsemen, spinning tops, rep resentation of the 7 Joys of Christinas, the toyniaker. the Voters in an area of several square miles located im mediately south of the city of Talent will cast ballots Jan. 15, 1963 In an election that will have a significant effect on the area's future. On that date the voters will be asked to approve the formation of a South Talent Sanitary district and elect a board of directors for the purpose of getting a sewer system installed to serve the area. (Three days later the same voters will be included in a second election, of equal Importance, concerning a some what larger area, regarding the formation of a Talent Rural Fire Protection district. We will discuss that election at a later date.) 'Yai' Vol Will Merely Crest. Di Uriel If the formation of the South Talent Sewer district is approved Jan. 13, it will complete the first of several ne cessary steps before a sewer system can be installed. A vote of approval at this election will merely create a district. It will then be up to the elected board to set in motion the machinery required to install a sewer system. There are some problems facing the proponents of district formation one of them the matter of financing. The south Talent area is composed principally of small farms, and some of the dwelling units are a quarter of a mile from each other. Fortunately, most of the homes are along one of two main roads, highway 99 and old highway 99, but we understand that the anticipated cost of installing a sewer system in the area may exceed somewhat the to tal bonding capacity of the proposed district. Necessity Outweighs Problems The necessity of having a sewer system in the south Talent area appears to outweigh the problems Involved, however, as far as we are concerned. And we have some what of an interest in the matter, inasmuch as we reside in the proposed district and plan to vote in the election. We occupy a rather unusual position in this regard, because we merely rent the property on which we are presently living. The owner is in southern California. When petitions seeking the election were circulated some months ago, we were ineligible to sign, because we did not own the property. But when the election takes place Jan. 15, those voting must merely be registered voters who reside in the affected area. Thus, the owner in southern Califor nia who will be paying the bills if the sewer system is in stalled cannot vote on that occasion. We, who will not be paying anything as a result of the sewer system, because we plan to build a house on some property we own else where and move into it this coming summer, can vote the election. Problemi With Water Pollution In all fairness to the owner, however, it should be add ed that we have ascertained how he would vote if he were permitted to do so, and we plan to follow his wishes. The need for a South Talent Sanitary district was brought closer to home for your editor recently when a health department test of our water supply showed evi dence of pollution. A few days later the well was chlor inated, and now we are daily enjoying the aroma of bleach in our bath water and elsewhere. We have been smuggling in Med ford water to use for drinking purposes until some of the bleach tests goes away. So if you see a shadowy out line in the night of somone filling a jug from one of the downtown Mcdford drinking fountains, do not be alarmed. 60 Central Point Youngsters Taken On Shopping Tour Central Point -Sixty happy Central Point youngsters were guests of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at its annual Christmas Shopping Tour Sat urday. The children were trans ported to and from the tour by District 6 School school bus, with Scott Hamilton, driv er. On arrival in -town each child was given $2 and ac companied by escorts from the Jaycees to different stores. Merchants cooperated with the thrifty buyers by reduc ing the cost of the articles purchased. Following the shopping tour, Gay Hallctt, Vernon Capps, Robert Bailey, Bill Kennedy, Bill Russell, Scott Hamilton and Rick Taylor es corted the group to the Amer ican Legion Hall on Pine st. Here they were greeted by the Future Homemakers of America from Crater High school: Vineta McGoofin, Jan ice Johnson, Kathy Jones, clown or one of the numerous pageant characters. Mrs. Raymond Chamberlain was organist for the school pageant. Parents of the chil dren in the first four grades aided the teachers with cos tume and prop construction prior to the program. Mrs. Jackson Jones and Mrs. Jess Munyon were co-chairmen of the pageant with all teachers and their classes having a part. Following the pageant, par ents visited and wished every one a happy holiday season while the youngsters were receiving their oranges from Santa. School will resume Jan. 2. Siskiyou Historians Slate Student Writing Contest IP Bo Scouts Plan Christmas Tree tiff Eagle Point - A Christinas tree lift will be sponsored by Troop 4B, Boy Scouts of America in Eagle Point on Dec. 29. Residents should place their trees someplace in front of their homes where they are easily accessible to the boys. This Is a service project of Troop 4B in appreciation of the support given to their Christinas tree sales. Each year since the Iroop organi.ed it has sold silver tip Christmas trees as a fund raising project for I he year. This money goes for the up keep of their troop expenses and includes their donations to the community building (or its use and construction. I i TTv ,,flm Y4ur CHECKERB0ARD FEED !HT'17. fADM CIIPPIV (TAtt X? Xrl . A . - i 1 l7 Yrcka The Siskiyou Coun ty Historical society announc- contest for ' pupils In grades 6 through 12. Anecdotes relating to cattle or stock raising In this area prior to 1920 are wanted, the earlier in pioneer days, the better. There will be three prizes, of $5, $3 and $2 respectively. Honorable mention will be awarded to any other, out standing talcs that are sub mitted, and should the quality of the entries warrant, they will be published In a book. This is an opportunity for young historians to gam rec ognition. Tales must be fact, not fiction, and the prize win ning stories will be checked for accuracy. Children are urged, although not required, to draw on their own families as a source of Information. The Judges, who will be named at a later date, will base their decisions on inter est of content rather than form. Brevity is desirable. Five hundred words is the maximum, but shorter talcs arc welcome. Entries may be submitted at any time until Jan. 15, the earlier the better. Results will be announced in the February Your Farm Supply Headquarters Masonic Lodge Has Officer Installation Central Point - Members of Central Point Lodge No 135 A. F. li A. M. have In stalled new officers for the 1IIH3 year. Ceremonies were conduct ed in the Masonic Hall on east Pine street. Following dinner and a meeting, a chorus from the International Order of Jobs Daught rs sang Christmas carols. Conducting the installation of Paul VI. Hopkins as wor shipful master was Bert Wright, past master of the Ashland Lodge. Others: Installation of other offi cert was conducted by in stalling chaplain Vemo Tur- pin, Mcdford; and Installing marshals Leonard Scott and K. W. Jones of Central Point. Installed were: Senior warden, Orville C. llamer; Junior warden Neal P. Smith; treasurer, Harold Head; secretary, J. E. Vln cent; senior deacon, Russell C. Fair; Junior deacon, Rena Offut; senior steward W. E. Morrison; Junior steward, W. R. Matteson; tyler A. L. Purdy; mnrshall. J. R. Rltter; chaplain, L. C. Scott. issue of "Nuggets," the month ly publication of the Siskiyou County Historical society. Each school should send its entries to Mrs. Orlo Davis, Route 1, Box 44, Montague, or Mrs. Pal Carter, Gazelle Carols Sung at Evans Valley School Christmas Program Evans Vallcy-On Dec. 19, the Evans Valley school pre sentcd its Christmas program. There were selected Christ mas carols by the school band, the Christmas Story by Sandria Purricr, Christmi carols sung by the third and fourth grade students, a short play of Mother Goose's Christmas presented by the first grade, and a short play of the Light Reindeer was presented by the third and fourth grades. Many carols were sung by all the students At the conclusion of the program there were treats from Santa Claus. Approxi mately 240 bags of candy-nuts mix were given out. Gold Hill Students Present Program Gold Hill - The annual Christmas program was pre sented by Hanby Elementary school students Thursday eve ning in the multi-purpose room at Patrick school. The program included sev eral selections by the Han by school band. 'The Holy City'1 was the song title of a vocal solo by Eileen Kcll. Sandra Ganong was pianist. Selections were sung by the seventh and eighth grade girls' chorus and a mixed chorus made up of fifth and sixth graders. John Stevens was narrator for the Christmas play, "The Song From Heaven." The cast included Joseph Mohr, minister, by Steve Jannusch; Franz Gruber, church organ ist, by Danny Rice; Joseph, Jess Davidson; Mary, Cheryl Governor; angels, Nita Hard ing, Rhonda McCart, and Re becca Rosecrans; shepherds, Tommy Aarseth, David Cas- tlcbcrry, Paul Eldred, Jerry Hetrick, Jimmy Martin, and Douglas Vail; wise men, Don ald Arnold, Danny Kellogg, Raymond Kinney, Community Tree Put Up In Cave Junction Cave Junction A 35-foot community Christmas tree has been erected in Cave Junction. Members of the local Lions club erected the tree in front of Caves Building supply and decorated it, Dorence Note boom, club president, reported. Becky Williamson, Joyce Rob erts, Gladys Schwebs, Jean Duncan, Myrna Long and Ruth Daniels along with their advisor, Mrs. Frances Willett. Joyce Roberts furnished the entertainment, playing piano selections and Christmas re cordings. Refreshments served to the youngsters were gifts donated for the occasion by the local merchants, Economy Market, Paulsen and Gates, Faber's Super Market, Cen tral Point, and Jorgensen's Dairy of Medford. Hostesses were: Mrs. Donald E. Lacy, Mrs. Ernie Kennedy, Mrs. Gay Hallett and Mrs. Bill Kennedy, assisted by the FHA group from Crater. Mrs. Vernon Capps and Mrs. Bill Kennedy supplied the cookies. Poyfhresses Attend National Rodeo Finals In L. A. Central Point - Chuck and Eleanor Poythress, members and owners of the Midway arena, attended the National Rodeo finals, held in Los Angeles Dec. 4 to 9. Contest ants competing in the races were the nation's most ex pert riders, coming from all parts of the United States and Canada. Every contestant entered the events with eight head of stock. One rider known to many of local rodeo -ans was Billy Hand, of Loxahatchee, Florida. He was third place winner in bull riding. Winners First place winner in calf roping was Tom Nesmith, Bethel, Okla., lime: 120 1 sec onds; saddle bronc riding, Alvin Nelson, Sidney Mon tana, 1401 points; bull riding, Bob Robinson, San Diego, Calif., 1014 points; team rop ing, Les Hordes, Turlock, Calif., and Julius Boschi, Pat terson, Calif., 134.5 second; steer wrestling, Mark Schric- ker, Sutherlin, Calif., 85.7 seconds. Tom Nesmith, Bethel, Okla., was winner of the title "All Around Cowboy of the Year," given to the cowboy winning the most money in the rodeos throughout the nation for the entire year. The national rodeo was held this year In the Coli seum in Los Angeles, Calif, '. ,," : , , 1 HAUL OUT THE TREE It was a cumber some load, but members of the Phoenix Christmas tree gathering expedition brought in a 24-foot tree to be erected outdoors for community enjoyment recently. The tree, decorated with lights, now stands qn a va cant lot next to the Phoenix Grange hall. Regional News 2 Sales of Blown Down Timber Made in IV Area Illinois Valley-Two salvage sales of blown-down timber from the Oct. 12 storm were completed al the Illinois Val ley Ranger station earlier this month. The sales have a com bined total of over one-half million board feet of wind thrown timber and are the first of many to be sold by the local ranger district. On Dec. 10 Rough and Ready Lumber Co. bid $6, 648 to become buyer of the Pepper Buck salvage sale. The sale was estimated to have 290,000 board feet of timber with appraisal of $6, 644. Other bidders on this were J. R. Phillips, Cave Junction and Cabax Mills, Kerby. . On Dec. 11 Cross and Kauf man Logging Co., Cave Junc t i o n, Ernest Higginbotham, Grants Pass, Cabox Mills, Grants Pass, and L. E. Smith, Cave Junction, bid on 230,000 board feet of timber in the Rock Pit blowdown sale. The sale was appraised at $6,-! 345.50. Cabax Mills bid a total of $10,495 to become purchaser. The sale will be cable logged by a portable yarder from the main road. Only damaged or blown down trees will be removed. Logging of this type requires highly skilled operators with special equipment which will result in no additional dam age to the road, soil or scenic value, according to the forest service. Christmas Basket Donations Requested Cave Junction The Elks club of Grants Pass is spon soring a Christmas basket pro ject in the Illinois valley this year. Donations of canned goods and toys may be left at the Cave Junction city hall. Cash donations may b9 given to Mrs. Elwood Hussey, secretary of the American Le gion auxiliary. YOUR 1963 CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE i tytuwus 1963 I I 1 3 4 5 ? 6 7 8 9 IO H 12 U 14 (5 16 17 Hi 19 IO 21 22 23 24 25 26 ' 27 28 29 30 31 tj'., "The Old Timet" by Charley Fry, is pictured in full color on Columbian Optical Company's calendar for 1963. Get your convenient Columbian calendar with its handy receipt pocket, appointment pad and recipe suggestions at the Columbian office nearest you. S"' Hearing Aids We give iWT Green Stamps Convenient Credit our 57th year COLUMBIA OPTICAL CO. MEDFORD SHOPPING CENTER 772-9990 ON DISPLAY Central Point-The Central Point library will display a different oil painting each month from the Art Club at Crater High school. For the month of December the Art Club at Crater High school chose the oil painting of Carol Griffin to be exhibited at the library. " . , r' h i- s 1 .fr' 4 GIFTS FOR THE NEEDY Students of Ihe Central Point Junior High and Elementary schools brought gifts Friday morning (or a "White Christinas" under the tree. In the while packages were foodstuffs, which were subsequently given to needy families in the area. 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