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Nyssa Gate City Journal
VOLUMI- LXI
THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON
THE SUGAR CITY
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1968
THUNDEREGG CAPITAL
NUMBER X
Socio/ Security Checks
Upped Storting March 1
BUDGET INCRMSfS POSE
PBOBUMS FOR SCHOOLS
School officials throughout the United State* an- wrestling
with budgets for the 1968-'69 school year. In practically all
cases they are asking for more money. Some of this will be
in (tie form of bonds where population is increasing at a rapid
rate and additional buildings are a necessity. And, in all
cages, to remain where they were last year, due to inflation,
increases would tie needed just for operations.
in the average school the biggest part of the Increase is
to meet ttie demands of teachers for higher salaries and better
physical conditlaaa.
quirement is $357,830.50 or
up $38,353 from last year. Of
MALHEUR SCHOOLS
this increase $25,394.00 is for
Teachers In the four Mal­ salary increases. This includes
heur county high schools have raises for Administrators,
asked for substantial Increases teachers, bus drivers, mainten­
over last year. The amounts ance and cafeteria personnel.
Of the remaining $13,000 in­
will vary by scliools and the
numtier of years set up for auto­ crease three items cover the
matic increases. However, the most of the r a i s e s - F ixed
amounts set up in proprised Charges $6,000, Plant Mainten­
budgets, or by agreements be- ance $2,000 and Equipment
tween the budget boards and $1700.00. (The latter three fig­
teacher representatives, lias ures are in round numbers)
Those interested in dis­
been determined for beginning
teachers with a H.A. degree. cussing the budget at Adrian
Eor Adnan and Vale the fig­ may attend a meeting at the
ure is $6,0(X), tentatively for schiMil there on March 19 at
Nyssa, $5,850 and for Ontario 8 p.m. Nyssa will hold their
|S,MO I In ■ • I|mpai • with th« first meeting at the same hour
following figures for last year- with the place being the Little
Nyssa, Adrian, Vale all at Theatre room of the high school.
$5,300 and Ontario at $5,500. Ontario patrons may attend an
Adrian's tota 1 budget re- official budget hearing April 10.
At the first of March 24 million people started getting a
boost in their Social Security checks. The raise ranged from
13 to 20 percent, and, at the same time permitted the amount
that could be earned for outside labor to be increased from
$100 to $140 pei month without penalty.
Nyssa recipients usually get their checks in the mail on
the third of each month but since that date fell on Sunday they
came in on the second.
The raise was brought about by the 1967 amendment to the
law and signed by President Johnson January 3, 1968. This,
coupled with the 1965 amendment, brought total increases
of 35 percent in thir’y months. Included in these figures is
a 12 percent increase for Medicare-otherwise those not sub­
scribing to this program got only a 23 percent raise.
EXAMPLES OF RAISE
A retired couple, maximum benefits, would be upped from
$207 to $234 per month, and ultimately $323.
Minimum benefits for individuals from $44 to $55 for the
largest increase in any class.
The President noted that for the first time 65,000 disabled
widows and 175,000 children would receive benefits. Also that
under Medicare benefits included additional days of hosoital-
ization.
How many people were drawing the benefits and the addi­
tional amount of money that would come into Malheur county
was not available at press time.
MALHEUR GROUP ASKS
CHANGE IN TIME PLAN
Curfew Laws Explained
By Nyssa Police Chief
Some concern has been extended in the past months con­
cerning Juveniles and the Curfew laws. It is now and has been
in the past a policy of the Nyssa Police Department to enforce
the State ami City Curfew Laws and ordinances, and tiy doing
so we feel this helps curb some of our Vandalism and similar
problems that occur during the late evening and early morning
hours.
At a recent meeting of the newly appointed Malheur County
Juvenile Advisory C ouncil, it adopted a resolution recommending
all law enforcement Agencys througtKiut tlie County enforce
curfew laws.
The State Curfew Law states in part; "it is the law of the
State of Oregon that no minor under the age of 18 years shall
be in certain public places between the hours of 12 o’clock p.m.
and 4 o'clock a.m. unless accompanied by certain adults or RUDY VENDRELL (in front of microphone), three-time Oregon on the platform is Nyssa Mayor Grant Rinehart, who served
unless the presence is required by certain lawful activities. State Wrestling champion,
tells the crowd at a public rally as master of ceremonies during the Friday morning rally on
some of the happenings at the state tournament and how the Thunderegg mall. In the lower photo is a portion of the large
having been notified that the Nyssa grapplers felt when they learned they had taken the state crowd of students and other area residents who were on hand
NYSSA CODE
child has violated this Chapter, crown. Shortly after this photo was snapped, he presented to honor the state champs. Coach Calhoun spoke briefly on
rbe ‘ ;■ • sa City C ode re permit*' the child tr violate th* the trophy he is holding to N’HS Stud« nt Body President Gary* NH? wrestling and action at the state meet and introduced his
(in Hie platform with him are (1 to rj Assistant Coach assisting coaches and crown winners. Sallee Morgan and Betsy
gar ding Curfew.- Section 5-5-1 Chapter a second time, he shall Ross,
reads as follows: Under Section be punished by a fine of not Paul Schaffeld, Assistant Coach Henry Mendazona, Head Wrest­ Stunz presented each of the state victors with a ’hero’ medal.
5-5-1 of the Nyssa City Code more than one hundred dollars ling Coach Mel Calhoun, other wrestling champs Fred Esplin, The ceremony concluded with the NHS band playing the Alma
Prohibited Hours; It shall be ($100.00) or by imprisonment Darr Jensen, Richard Parra and Chipper Burningham. Also Mater and the school song. - Staff Photos.
unlawful for any child of either in jail of not more than twenty-
sex, under the age of sixteen five (25) days, or both.
Section 5-5-3 Reference to
(16) years to be upon the
streets, alleys or other public Delinquency: Whenever a peace
places of the city between the officer learns that a child has
hours of 11:00 p.m. of each violated this Chapter under cir­
Walter L. Me Partland, Nyssa
day, and 5:00 a.m. of the fol­ cumstances which tend to
lowing day, unless such child render him delinquent, the offi­ school .superintendent, has an­
The 1968 Easter Seal Cam­ dents of Malheur county. Mrs.
The Malheur Potato Bar­
is accompanied by the child’s cer shall place an appropriate nounced three teachers resig­
parent or guardian, or adult complaint with the juvenile nations, effective at the end of paign began March 1 and will Hess was assisted in “stuffing” gaining association has agreed
continue until April 14, Easter these letters by Ontario Senior to terms of Ore-ida’s 1968
person responsible for such court for such further pro­ the 1967-68 school term.
child, provided however, that It ceedings as the court deems
Ralph Aldrich has submitted Sunday, it was announced early Citizens and by the Co-op potato growing and sale con­
his resignation as basketball this week by Mrs. Fred Hess, Farmerette Craft Club of tract.
shall not be a violation of this appropriate.
Ontario.
This agreement represents a
Chief Allen said, parents and coach. Miss Hannah Lindbloom Malheur County chairman.
Chapter for an unaccompanied
During those weeks, a wide­
refinement in potato con­
child to be upon such streets, their children should familiar­ has resigned as junior-senior
tracting. It is based on buying
alleys or public pla'ees within ize themselves with the above high school English teacher, and spread appeal for funds will be
the potatoes on a No. 1 and
the City while delivering an law and ordinances as the Dept, Charles Thomson has tendered made by the Easter Seal So­
No. 2 processing grade. The
emergency message in case of will continue to enforce the Cur­ his resignation as vocal music ciety of Oregon to finance treat­
price
is $2.05 per hundred­
ment
and
rehabilitation
for
crip
­
illness, acc ident or other few regulations.
instructor.
pled children and adults in the
necessary reason, or in re­
Farmers are reminded that weight for No. Vs, $.95 per
state.
turning therefrom.
signup for the 1968 voluntary hundredweight for No. 2’s, and
Last year, more than 1676 Wheat and Feed Grain programs $.25 per hundredweight for
handicapped persons in Oregon will continue thru March 15th. usables.
PARENTS LIABLE
The contract also includes
Oregon House Speaker F. F.
received help from the Society. J. P. Bunch, Chairman of the
But needs of the crippled and ASC County Committee, says an incentive clause, wherein a
Section 5-5-2 Reference to (Monte) Montgomery said today
costs of providing expert pro­ it is advisable to get into the premium is paid for bruise-
Parents Duty: When a parent, tliat he “Heartily applauds and
fessional care are rising, so county office before the last free and larger-sized potatoes.
guardian or other adult person endorses the re-election candi­
Plans for the July 12-13
Ore-Ida fieldmen are per­
in custody of a child, after dacy of Senator Anthony Yturrl Nyssa Nite Rodeo, sponsored more money than ever before week rush when time does not
on Ontario.”
will be needed to serve the always permit a thorough ex­ sonally contacting growers
this year by the Jaycees, are
after March 4.
Montgomery, a candidate for
handicapped.
planation of the programs.
beginning to take shape, under
Negotiations were conducted
Funds will support programs
Secretary of State, said that
The 1968 program is very
chairmanship of Ron Rookstool.
Yturri has “been recognized
of theChildren’s hospital school similar to the programs of the by George Sadamori, president
Stock producer is Jake Pope
widely by members of both
in Eugene, Equipment Loan Ser­ past two years. Participants in of the association, and J. Wray
of Twin Falls. He will have with
parties for his consistent and
vice, Mobile Therapy Clinics, the feed grain program may Connoly, vice president of
him ‘Victory II’, bull of the
considerable contributions to
Camp ‘Easter Seal’ in Lake­ qualify for diversion and/or planning and distribution for
year for 1967 and ‘Bingo’, 1967
the people of Oregon.’’
side and other projects.
price support payments and Ore-Ida Foods, Inc.
champion saddle bronc.
He said Yturri "is one of
Volunteer chairmen have participants in the wheat pro­
Announcer will be Ivan Pol­
the most courageous public
been named to conduct the Lily gram can qualify for certifi­
lard, with 21 years of exper­
officials in the state. He is
Sale and distribute coin con-" cate payments. Farmers should 278 Malheur County
ience, who has been with Pope
one of those rare leaders who
tainers in their respective not overlook the importance of
for
the past 18 years. He has
Students Enrolled
have the intestinal fortitude to
towns. They are Mrs. Cecil these programs, whereby they
also been announcer at the Idaho
take a stand on every issue.
Miller, Ontario; Mrs. C. A. can earn substantial payments For Higher Learning
State Fair for the past 17 years.
“Tony Yturri has been an
Wernick, Nyssa; and Mrs. Ervin by complying with the program
Among events will be bare-
effective, efficient public ser­
A total of 278 students from
Andrews, Vale.
regulations.
back, saddle bronc and bull
vant whose legislature exper­
Malheur County were enrolled
Easter Seals and letters of
Chairman
Bunch
also
points
riding; calf roping and girls’
ience has been characterized by
appeal have been mailed to resi- out that March 1, is the dead­ in colleges and universities of
barrel racing. A new feature
hard work and the highest per­
line for filing requests for new the State System of Higher Ed-
this year will be team roping.
sonal standards.
ucation during 1966-67, ac­
Area young ladies, desiring VALE HIGH SCHOOL farm wheat allotments, and feed
“The citizens of Senator
cording
to official statistics
grain bases. New farm requests
to compete as rodeo royalty,
Yturri’s district could do no
made available to Colleges For
require
that
the
farmer
not
have
are asked to sign up for the TO HOST DISTRICT
better than to return this
an interest in any other farm Oregon’s Future, a statewide
queen-princess contest at
responsible legislator to
that has a wheat allotment or organization dedicated to public
MUSIC
COMPETITION
Nyssa city hall.
office.”
feed grain base and he must understanding of post-high
Montgomery said that Yturri
The new District 9 music have at least two years pro- school educational needs.
The Malheur County enroll­
INTRODUCING RAY CURTIS, " luld be “right in the front
contest festival, taking in stu­ duction experience, for the
who on Feb. 12 took over as row” as a potential Senate
dents from Adrian, Harper, applicable crop in the last five ment is expected to increase
foreman of the sheet metal President in the event the Re­
Jordan Valley, Nyssa, Ontario years. He must also have suit­ again this year, but figures for
MAX.
MIN. and Vale will be held from 5 able land, adequate equipment 1967-68 won’t be available until
and heating departments at publicans gain control of the DATE
Eder’s Nyssa plant. Roy and Senate.
to 8 p.m. today, March 7 at and expect to derive 50% or the end of the school year.
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29 the Vale Union high school plant. more of the current year in­ Many students are also enrolled
his wife, Hazel have two child­
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ren, Greg, 8 years of age; and
Participants will not be com­ come from the farm. Further in community colleges and in­
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28 peting against one another, but information concerning these dependent colleges and univer-
Brenda, 6. They came here from Handicapped Child
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29 will be trying for a standard programs can be obtained at
Everett, Wash., and are pres­ Meeting Set Tuesday March 2
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March
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ently residing at West Gate
the county ASCS Office.
Members of the Treasure March
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Mobile City in Ontario. They
threatened buildings on the
The top T ratin in each cate­
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43 gory will be selected to attend
plan to move to Nyssa as soon Valley Association for Handi­ March
farm.
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29 the Oregon state solo festival Firemen Summoned
as trailer space is available. capped and Retarded Children March
At the regular meeting of the
.01 precipitation was record­ to be held April 27 at Corval­
Curtis is a member of the will hold their regular meeting
Members of the Adrian vol­ firemen March 4 Deputy Fire
Elks and Eagles lodges and at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. ed on March 5.
lis.
unteer fire department were Marshal Stan Phillips of John
******
Interested area residents are
the Isaak Walton League of
Out-of-state judges will be called to the Laverne Hastriter Day, conducted a training ses­
America. The family Is af­ asked to listen to local radio
RESERVOIR STORAGE
Dan Cantrell of Emmett, Ron farm in the Ridgeview district sion. Members of the Nyssa
440,420 Acre Feet Van Order and Phil Peterson Friday, afternoon March 1 to and Vale departments were
filiated with the First Baptist stations for announcement of 3/4/68
extinguish a weed fire that present.
meeting location.
3/4/67
367,620 Acre Feet of Meridian.
church.
Teachers Resign
Nyssa Positions
EASTER SEAL SALE
DRIVE CONTINUES
Potato Group,
Ore-Ida Agree
On 1968 Terms
Petitions to remove Malheur
County from Mountain Daylight
Saving Time are being circu­
lated throughout the county, Roy
Brewer, a spokesman for the
group interested in the change,
said Tuesday.
The 75 to 80 petitions being
circulated will be submitted
to the Malheur County Court
asking that appropriate steps
be taken to remove the county
from Mountain Daylight Saving
Time and to restore the county
to Mountain Standard Time or
Pacific Daylight Time.
The petitions urge the court
to request the Oregon Legis­
lature to petition the Congress
of the United States to allow
a state to exempt any subdivi­
sion.
The petitions further request
the court to submit the ques­
tion of Daylight Saving Time
to a vote.
Brewer reported that re­
sponse to the petitions has been
very satisfactory with about 95
per cent signing the papers.
Especially eager for the change
are parents of school children
and rural families, he said.
FRIDAY BANQUET
HONORS ATHLETES
The annual Athletic Banquet
given by the Nyssa Lions Club
to honor Nyssa High and Junior
High athletes will be held Fri­
day evening, March 8th at 7
p.m. in the high school cafe-
torium. Dan Martin is chair­
man of the eve nt,-and the
speaker is Dr. Howard Richard­
son, Athletic Director and Bas­
ketball Coach at Eastern Ore­
gon College of Education. Men
who do not have tickets may
purchase them at the door.
OREGON OYF WINNER
Grain Signup
Ends March 15
LAUDS YTURRI Nyssa Rodeo
Plans Revealed
By JC Sponsors
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ROBERT MUNN
Winner of the Nyssa Jaycee’s Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF)
award has walked off with state honors in the same category,
Nyssa Jaycee President Monty Burbank announced early this
week.
As state OYF winner, Robert Munn, a young farmer in the
Nyssa-Adrian area, will be eligible to compete for the national
title to be awarded in April at Des Moines, Iowa.
Burbank said Munn was announced as the state OYF winner
at the annual Jaycee spring board meeting held over the weekend
at Newport, Ore. Munn was sponsored jointly by the Nyssa
Jaycees and Wilton C. Jackson of Ideal Gas and Appliance Co.
Munn is a 1956 graduate of Adrian high school where he
was active in the Future Farmers of America organization.
He served in several offices in the chapter and was winner of
a state farmer degree.
The state OYF winner is a member of the board of directors
of the Malheur County Seed Growers assKiation, an Eagle
Scout advisor, and is active in work of the LL ' church.
Munn is married to the former Larna Garner and the couple
has three children.
He has farmed for the past 12 years and grows alfalfa seed,
sugar beets, potatoes and fattens beef cattle.
The state award was presented to Munn at the Saturday
evening banquet by Jaycee National President Jim Antell of
Burlington, Vt.
In addition to the OYF winner and his wife, other Nyssans
attending the Newport meeting were Mrs. Munn’s parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Vern Garner; Nyssa Jaycee President and Mrs. Monty
Burbank, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rieb.
The Munn couple will leave some time in April for Des Moines,
Iowa where he will compete for the title of National Outstanding
Young Farmer.