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University of Oregon
Library
Eugene, Ore. 97403
Nyssa Gate City Journal
The Sugar City
67th Y«ar, 24th Issue
Nyssa, Oregon Thursday, June 14, 1973
Thunderegg Capital
SPIC AND SPAN CLEANING
CENTER DESTROYED IN
SUNDAY NIGHT FIRE
Fire early Sunday evening
destroyed the Spic A Span
Cleaning Center at 3rd and
Bower owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Tomjack, Nyssa.
The
building contained the coin-op
laundry, a dry cleaning esta­
blishment, and a Gold Strike
redemption center Just recently
opened.
A customer in the laundry no­
ticed smoke seeping through the
celling and turned in the alarm
about 6 30 p.m. Nyssa volun­
teer firemen responded im­
mediately, and fought the fire
for over two hours before it
was finally mopped up, withone
engine and crew standing by for
an additional period before all
danger of a break-out of the fire
was ended.
Assistant fire chief Harold
Kassman said firemen were
able to contain the fire in the
roof and ceiling, but the roof
finally collapsed causing da­
mage to the equipment, in addi­
tion to extensive water and
smoke damage.
Mr. and Mrs. Tomjack said
that they intend to r«- tiuild the
Nyssa store as rapidly as pos-
School Hires
New Teacher»
Th«* Nyssa School Board au­
thorized remodeling Of the boy’s
locker room hi ttw high school
at th«- regular board meeting
Monday evening.
Superintendent W. L. McPart
lami t«>ld th«* board members that
thre«- teachers had t»-«n hired
for next year, with three va­
cancies still to be filled. Bill
Gillam will return after a two-
year absence to finish his
schooling, and will again teach
Math at Junior High School.
Mrs. Kimi Casad will teach
1st grade, and William Itaker
will teach 5th grade.
Industrial Arts, Vocal Music
and Typing Math at the high
school are pos'tions still to be
filled.
Onion Growers
Meet Tuesday
sible, and on the same site.
When completed, the new store
will be just as nice and tmxlern
as the Econo Cleaning Center
in West Park Plaza, Ontario,
according to Mrs. Tomjack In
addition to the Ontario store,
th«- Tomjacks own the New Ply­
mouth Cleaning Center, and are
constructing th«- Parma Clean­
ing Center which they plan to
have ready for opening by mid­
July.
A temporary dry cleaning
pick-up station has been set
up at Dale’s Shoe Repair Shop,
located next door to th«*Cascade
Natural Gas office on Mam
Street.
Tom jack said that the building
and business was insured, and
that any clothing left by cus­
tomers in the store can be re­
placed. Customers may contact
them at the Ontario store, or at
their horfie in Nyssa.
Mrs.
Tomjack
told the
Journal Tuesday evening that
they wished to express their
gratitude to the Nyssa volun­
teer firemen for fheir quick re­
sponse, and for an excellent and
heroic job. She said that the
men worked under exteme dif­
ficulty, and under rather
hazardous conditions.
Th«' building««intainedalarge
amount of cleaning solvent,
which is flammable under ex­
treme heat. The burning tar
ami insulation created a very
acrid smelling smoke, and fire­
men could work near the fire
only witli the aid of gas masks,
and then only for short periods.
Swim Lessons
To Begin
Swimming lessons at the
Nyssa pool will begin soon, it
was announced by Gary Jasper,
pool manager. The lessons will
be in three sessions, June 25
to July 6, July 9 to July 20,
and July 23
to August 3.
Sign up time will be Monday,
June 18 and Tuesday, June 19
from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the
City Hall. Prices will be $2
per week or $4 for the whole
session.
Chairman
Lyle Andrew, LIONS HEAR ABOUT
Parma, has scheduled a meet­
ing of the Idaho-Eastern Ore­ WASTE DISPOSAL
gon Onion Committee and the
Bruce
Sarazin,
Malheur
Idaho-Oregon (Inion promotion County SolidWasteCoordlnator,
Committee for Tuesday, June was the speaker at the regular
19, al the Eastside Cafe, On­ meeting of the Nyssa LionsClub
tario, at 7 30 p.m.
Tuesday at the Twilight Cafe.
This dinner m«*eting will be Sarazin explained the disposal
the closing meeting for the problems the county has at the
Committee of 1972/73 and the various dumps throughout th«*
organizational meeting for the county, and showed slides of
Committee of 1973/74.
th«* approved dumps as well
Inclmied on th«* agenda will as many unauthorized dumps.
be election of officers, adoption
The club will hold its annual
of budget, recommend regu­ ladies night and installation of
lations for the 1973/74 shipping new officers at a steak feed
season, and a report on pro­ In South Park the evening of
motion activities.
Tuesday, June 26.
Ten Cents
NYSSA NITE RODEO BOOKS
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
ONE DAY ONLY, JUNE 20
The books will tie opened at
8 a.m., June 20 to receive en­
tries foi th«- 1*73 Nyssa Nite
Rodeo which will be June22and
23. The books will close the
same day at 8 p.m. Cowboys
are to register for any of the
scheduled events at the Farmers
Insurance Building in Nyssa.
Call Carolyn Cooper at 372-
3938. This rodeo is with Idaho
Cowboy Association approval.
$8,000 m purses are beinj! of-
fered.
Entry fees will vary witu the
events
which
are bare-
back riding, saddle bronc ri­
ding, team roping, calf roping,
bull riding, bulldogging and bar­
rel racing. There will also be
a Jackpot Jr. lorrel race and
a wild horse race.
Gate time each night is 8:15
p.m. and the specialty act this
rear will be Nanci Lee Lange,
19. who is hi her foul th year of
performing. She is a trick ndei
and will do several different
actions such as the Hifipen-
drone. Straub Layout. Suicide
Drag and others. She has ap-
[>eared in the Deschutes Fair
and Rodeo, Lincoln Fair and
Rodeo, Tygh Valley All Indian
Rodeo and many others.
Clowns will be Derrill Rol­
land and Fred Masterson who
will also present a special act
with m«ile«;.
THE SPIC i SPAN CLEANING CENTER at 3rd Street and
Bower Avenue was destroyed by fire Sunday evening, putting
the coin-op laundry, dry cleaning and Gold Strike Stamp
redemption center owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tomjack
out of business until they can be rebuilt.
The fire apparently started by faulty wiring in the ceiling,
and firemen confined the fire to the roof and ceiling. Acrid
smelling smoke from the burning tar and insulation was over- >
powering, and the fire was very difficult to extinguish, ac­
cording to assistant fire chief Harold Kassman.
iMmage was confined largely to the roof until it finally |
collapsed, resulting in damage to equipment below, and much
damage from water and smoke.
NYSSA EAGLES AERIE AND
AUXILIARY OFFICERS
ELECTED FOR NEW YEAR
Nyssa Eagles Aerie No. 2134
and Auxiliary have elected their
new officers for the 1973-74
year. Serving as presidents for
the year are Larry Gardner of
the Aerie and Bernice Seuell
of the Auxiliary.
Aerie officers in addition to
Gardner are Vern Hancock, ju­
nior past president, Larry
Rookstool, vice president, Ray
Rankin, chaplain. Max Britting­
ham, conductor, Ray Fox, inside
guard, James Kile, outside
guard; Robert Church, secre­
tary, Donald Young treasurer,
and William Schilling, Harry
Gahan and Noah Bass, trustees.
Newly elected Auxiliary offi­
cers in addition io president
Bernice Seuell are Bonnie
Hatch, junior past president,
Winona Hopper, vice president;
Carol Tracy, chaplain, Elaine
Olsen, conductor, Justine Ben­
nett, inside guard; Sharon Bos­
ton, outside guard; Ruth Col I ins,
secretary; Thelma Mefford,
treasurer, and Thelma White,,
Frances Laurance and Bonnie
Winn, trustees.
The newly installed officers
will hold a potluck dinner Sa­
turday, June 16 at 7 30 p.m. at
the Aerie Hall.
Summer Recreation
Program Starts June 18
A Summer Recreational Pro­
gram, sponsored by Treasure
Valley Community College, will
run for seven weeks in Nyssa.
Jim Johnson, Adrian High
School Band Instructor will be
in charge of the program, which
starts Monday, June ISandcon-
tinues through August 3. Hours
are 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Th«* program will start Mon­
day at the tennis courts in
South Park and all youngsters
ages 8 through 14 in the Nyssa-
Adnan are eligible. TVCC will
sponsor similar programs in
both Ontario and Vale.
Johnson said that plans now
are to start off with tennis for
the first three weeks. Then
a week of basketball. One or
two weeks of softball, and one
or two weeks of golf. The plans
are flexible, and will be adjus­
ted as the needs arise.
The tennis program starts
June 18 and each participant
must bring his own tennis rac­
ket. The balls will be furnished.,
Johnson said that each young­
ster may participate in the
program in which he is interes­
ted, and he or she does not
have to participate in the en-
tire program.
Oil Well
Abandoned
A graduating class of 2,309
candidates for baccalaureate
and advanced degrees were pre­
sented at the University of Ore­
gon’s Commencement Exer­
cises on June 10. U.S. Senator
William A. Proxmire, D-Wis-
Leadership is a learned skill, Knowing these skills will make consin. gave the commencement
not something that “comes na­ you more confident and com­ address.
turally.’’ The earlier you learn fortable in a leadership role.
Among the 1973 candidates
these skills of leadership the
Leadership Resource Person, for degrees were Lorraine
more effectively you can use Dr. Clint Reeder, Extension (Wilson) Maxfield, B.A., Eng­
them.
Management specialist will in­ lish, and Nancy Lee Bock, B. A.,
Youth LeaderslupCamp, June troduce leadership skills, in­ German, both of Nyssa.
20 - 23, is a great way to cluding the philosophy of lea­
learn leadership for ALL eighth dership, 'T* and ‘ You” mes­
grade graduates andolder youth sages, respectofselfandothers,
(teenagers). Leadership skills leadership management skills,
are applied to a camp coun­ personal
confidence, com­
selor situation at Lake Creek petence, conflict resolution,
943
Boise State College
Recreation Area, in Logan Val­ problem solving, communica­ students have been named to the
ley out of Seneca, even though tion, listening, negotiating, tran­
Dean's ListforSpringSemester.
THE skills are applicable to sactional
analysis (I’M OK, Nominations to the Honors List
any leadership situation You’re OK), and counselor
reflect the academic excellence
skills.
of the students.
On top of that, it's a camp
Melissa Nishitam. junior. Mu­
with campfires, singing, swim­ sic Major from Nyssa, and
ming, hiking, outdoor cooking Sheila Pratt, freshman. Ele­
and camjiout, treasure hunt,
mentary Education student from
wildlife and outdoor apprecia­ Adrian, were
among those
tion
and
survival--and
a
great
Joe F. Caraher, publisher
honored.
of the Klamath Falls Herald fun time.
Youth Leadership Camp is COLLEEN STAPLES
and News daily newspaper, has
been named the 1973 Oregon sponsored by the Extension Ser­
Father of the Year bv the Oregon vices of Grant, Harney, Mal­ RECEIVES DEGREE
Beef Industry. This statewide heur and Wallowa Counties.
Among approximately 2,100
program, now in its 19th con­ Other particijiants are fr««m candidates for degrees at the
secutive year, coincides with Gilliam-Wheeler Counties. 80th annual commencement at
Agents involved in planning and Utah State University on June
Father's Day each June.
Caraher was picked from carrying out camp are Sue Mat­ 9 was Colleen Stajdes, with a
more than 100 contestants no­ zen, Bartiara Elchner, andCarol degree in Education.
Miss
minated by the Oregon Cow Knothe. from the first 3 coun­ Staples is the daughter of Mr.
Belles from throughout the 36 ties listed, i espec lively.
ami Mrs. Rulon Staples, Route
This camp is NOT LIMITED 2, Nyssa.
counties of Oregon. He has been
with the Klamath Falls paper to 4-H, and counselors at 4-H
since 1962, and is president this need not tie 4—Hers. If you are Ruth Ann McGinley
year of the Oregon Newspaper a teenager and wish to be a
Publishers Association. He and 4-H camp (for 4-Hers 9-12) ReceivesOSU Honors
his wife, Marcella, have three counselor, plan to attend the
Fight Oregon State Univer­
children, a son Pat, who is a leadership camp.
Cost of camp is $15.00, lea­ sity students have been initiated
staff member of Washington
State University, two daughters, ving the Ontario City Hall at into onm ron Nu, national home
Mrs. Joan Kirk of Massachu­ 8 00 a.m. on Wednesday, the economics honor society.
Membership is basedon scho-
setts, and Mrs. Jean Monterossi 20th, and returning 12 00 noon
on Saturday, June23rd. For morelarship, leadershipandjiromi.se
of Klamath Falls.
Mr. Caraher and his family information and an application, of professional achievement.
New members include Ruth
were honored at a beef industry contact the Malheur County Ex­
luncheon at the Downtown Port­ tension Office, City Hall. 889- Ann McGinby, senior, daugh­
land Rotary Club. Bensen Hotel. 9129. Registration is limit« d. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mc­
Ginley , Nyssa.
He was presented with $100
worth of B< « I (oft Ct rtifi< .«!■
and a special Father of the Year
trophy.
Youth Leadership Camp
Will Be Heid June 20-23
BSC Honors
Local Students
KF Publisher
Father Of Year
Three months of drilling to
find oil and-or natural gas near
Parma apparently have been
fruitless and Standard Oil is
preparing to move to another
site.
Officials at the Parma site
announced Monday they were
completing an operation of two
or three days to abandon the
well. The hole plunges toward
a 12,500 fixit goal.
By the end of this week,dril­
lers employed by R.B Mont­
gomery Drilling of Bakersfield,
Scott Jefferies, son of Mr.
Calif., under contract to Stan­
dard Oil of California, will be and Mrs. Marvin Jefferies,
Nvssa, was included in the
working in Oregon.
The new exploratory test well Dean's List of the College of
is located about 30 miles north­ Social Sciences for the W inter
west of M< Let unit. Nel , , 111 Sem«"-t> i, 1*73, .it B||| t .in
Malheur County directh west of Young University.
This honor
is extended to
Blue Mountain. Officials said
they hope drilling will actually those students whose academic
record for the semester pla<•« s
begin there by Friday.
them in the top three percent of
all students in the College.
Many may remember Zeb
Bell, who announced last year’s
rodpo and did a most outstanding
job.
The ro«leo board is
fortunate in obtaining his ser­
vices again this year.
Miss Vicki Rookstool of Ap­
ple Valley is the queen of this
year’s rodeo. Her attendants
are Denise Plaza of Ontario and
Johna Bruce of Payette.
The rodeo board and parade
committee extend a general in­
vitation for entries in the pre­
rodeo parade each night. Floats
and old cars are especially
sought.
All entries for the parade,
including riding clubs, are to
congregate north side of the
River Park where the parade
will commence at 7:30 each
night.
Persons or groups planning
to enter the parade may con­
tact Don Bowers of Nyssa.
There will be a carnival ad­
jacent to the rodeo grounds
again this year.
For two action packed days,
come and enjoy the 27th An­
nual Nvssa Night Ro<1«*o. Fri­
day and Saturday, June 22 and
23i
Trail Ride For
All Horsemen
The
Nyssa Horse Activi­
ties, Inc. cordially invite all
interested horsemen for a trail
rid»- this wt*«>kend. Anyone lathe
area, whether a member or not
is invited to attend lx>th days or
just one day whichever is pos­
sible. There is no age limit,
bring the whole family.
Th«* starting lase for th«*
rides will be from Smvley's
Hot Springs (an old landmark
on the road totheOwylieeDam),
Saturday, Jun< 16. Tlx* ride will
start at approximately 12 noon.
Sunday, June 17. the ride will
start at 10 a.m. Each day the
rides will cover a different area.
Everyone will be responsible
for bringing their own mealsand
water. Those who wish to par-
ticipate both days, can stay
overnight if so equipped.
For further information, con­
tact Buster Talbot, evening at
372-2469.
Nyssa Men
Sentenced
Two Nvssa residents who had
pleaded guilty to criminal ac­
tivity in drugs in Baker County
Circuit Court were sentenced
Thursday by Judge LyleR. Wolff
in Baker. Both had asked for
a change of venue in their cases
before entering a plea.
Brian Hirai, 19, was sen­
tenced to five years and six
months in theOregonStateCor-
rectional Institution.
Robert
Lee (Butch) Wright, 22, was
sentenced to six years in the
state penitentiary.
LOCAL STUDENTS
TAKE TVCC DEGREES
Ninety-five students took de­
grees at Treasure ValleyCom-
munity College’s tenth com­
mencement ceremony heldJune
8.
Taking Associate of Science
de grees were Everett B. Ballou,
Ralph E. Kellogg and Christine
Adele Norman, all of Nyssa.
Associate of Arts degrees
were awardedtoTerrilynCham-
berlain and Ronald L. Mc­
Cormick, Adrian, and to Richard
Lee Cannon, FelipeC. Martinet,
and Janet Sut Tak.'mi, Nyssa.
Scott Jefferies
On Dean's List
\\ FA I'llFR
specialty act at the Nyssa
June 22 and 23. Nancy Lee
her fourth year of professional
She w.is Oregon Stat«' Pinto
Princess for 1972. Be sure and come see
her |>erform such feats as the Hipiwndrone,
Bud Wh'k original Flag Run, Suicide Dragand
many others.
DATE
MAX
MIN
48
June 6
85
56
June 7
88
June 8
52
90
June 9
57
80
51
June 10
75
46
84
June 11
48
June 12
90
58
June 13
Owyhce Reservoir Storag«'
6/13/73 665,750 Acre I "«‘t
6/13/72 704,590 Acre Feet
The Nyssa Swimming Pool
opened last week, again under
the supervision of Gary Jasper.
The first family night will start
Thursday evening and continue
throughout the summer. Hours
are 7 to 9 p.m., and youngsters
mav til ing Inflatable pool toys.
A NEW BUSINESS IN NYSSA is expected
to open near July 1st, to be known as the
Steer Inn Drive Inn. and will be located on
North Main Street.
The building, formerly Jack’s Quick Curb,
is being remodeled by Mr. and Mrs. Jim
(Shaioii) Sutherland and Mr. and Mrs. Duane
(Kav) Bellows, who have im'orjxirated under
the trad«* name Steer Inn, Inc.
Drive through service will be provided on
the south side of the building, shown in fore­
ground, and walk in service will be provided
in the front of the building.
There will
be no inside seating, but adequate parking
will be provided around the building.
The new Steer Inn will feature hamburgers,
fried chicken, soft drinks and ice cream
products.