Page Two Nyssa Gale City Journal Editor and Publisher Production Manager Office Manager. News Social. Circulation Production Staff Production Staff DIRICK NFDRY RUBEN LOPEZ PAT SAVAGE ............. MARGARETNFDRY RUTH KllNKFNBFRG LUCILLE CAI LAHAN Published Every Thuredav at Nyssa. Oregon 97913 Second class postage paid at Nyssa. Oregon ♦’♦I J under act of Congress of March 3. 187*» Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association SUBSCRIPTION RATES I NATIONAL NEWSPAPER Malheur County. Oregon, and Payette and Canyon Counties. Idaho; $ 6.00 $11 00 One Year Two Years Elsewhere In the U.S.A. $ ’’00 $13.00 One Year Two Years We Depend On Our Schools This week marks the start of several activities, and with the planning of these events the community can be really aware for the first time how much we have depended on our school fr-ilities. The opening of the Christmas season reminds us that in the past we have enjoyed a free pancake supper courtesy of the Nyssa Chamber of Commerce. With ourcafetria gone, we will settle for donuts and coffee in the fire station. Not as good, but the spirit is there, and it in no wav detracts from the excellent variety of goods and services offered by Nyssa merchants for the coming season, and every season. With the rising prices we see everywhere, one has only to look around a little to know that he can do better shopping in Nyssa thar almost anywhere in the country. Basketball and wrestling both start in the next few days, with the wrestlers in the Takedown Tournament at Ontario Saturday evening, and the basketball team opening their season at Emmett next Tuesday. Wrestling coach Mel Calhoun and basketball coach Gerald Talbot both have prospects of another excellent season We have become accustomed to outstanding athletic teams in the past few years, and we predict that these teams will be no less accomplished than their predecessors. While reflecting on these teams, it is well to reflect on the sacrifices that the boys (and their parents) are making. They journey to Ontario every night after school, and share practice facilities at TVCC with the college teams. Many nights it is 7 or 8 before the kids and coaches get home from practice. They are putting in long hours, and we can be thankful that the college has been so generous in letting us share their facilities. When we have occasion to meet with TVCC officials, it would be appropriate that we thank them for their help. That goes also for the LDS church and the Nazarene Church for allowing our kids to use their facilities for physical ed. and to the Methodist Church for its use by the band and chorus. Monday evening the school board has requested that all school patrons come to the board meeting and hear about plans for the new school buildings. The school board, building committee and budget board have worked almost continuously for six months to formulate these plans, and it would be well for us to take one evening away from Monday Night Football and see what its all about. We are still almost two years away from new schools and we are only now beginning to realize how much we as a community depend on them, let alone the students and teachers. Now that a group of dedicated citizens have spent a great deal of their time in planning, it's our turn to show an interest, and do our part towards making plans become reality. •- Mother’s letter to Santa ATTENTION MOTHERS' The following la a sug­ gested letter to Santa Either recopy it in your own handwriting, or clip and deliver to your favorite Santa’s Helper LETTERS TO EDITOR Editor. The Journal: I feel very strongly that a replv to the letter from Jane Brewer, and cu signed by members of the teaching staff of the Adrian schools, is in order. In this letter the patrons of this District were severely criticized for not entering into the recent dispute between the teachers and Board of Directors regarding a salary schedule. First, in my opinion, we should not have been expect­ ed to do so because this issue must be settled within the school system and if this can not be accomplished there is something wrong with the system. The presence and comments of outsiders would only serve to cause further confusion and could not possible bring about a satisfactory result. I did not attend the meeting and do not know how many were there or what was said. The point about which I am concerned is that the Adrian citizens have been accused of not supporting the efforts of their teachers. I have lived in Adnan for almost !♦ years and during all that time, until our recent retirement, have assisted my husband with his duties as Clerk of this District. 1 have never known of a community this size which provides more loyal and constant support to the efforts and activities of the teachers, students and administration. We are very proud of our schools and have proved it in many ways. The employes, to my knowledge, receive fair treatment and enjoy pleasant, comfortable and cooperative working conditions. Many of them do not reside here. This arrangement, although not intended as criticism, be­ cause of the limited housing, does, nevertheless, create a situation not entirely fair to other residents who are also working for a living plus helping to pay the school salaries. I do not take lightly the duties and responsibilities of qualified and dedicated teachers. Theirs is an honor­ able profession and not an easy one. The training and education required take time and money. Any worthwhile endeavor does. Perhaps the salary sche­ dule in Adrian is inconsistent with that of other area schools, but 1 find it difficult to believe that these people are underpaid to the extent as to cause an uprising of this nature. Our schools have earned a reputation for excelling in athletics, music and scholastic achieve­ ments. This has taken the cooperation of everyone con­ cerned. including the pat­ rons. and such unfavorable publicity is not deserved. Respectfully. Mrs. C.G. Brown Dear Santa. I've been a good mother, not only thia year, but for many year» before. Now I want something for myself and for the rest of the family too I want a new refrigerator. A great big one, to I don't have to pack foods in like a three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle I'd like it to have adjustable shelves for storage convenience, and I'd like them made of glass so when I spill things lor the kids dot it'll be easier to clean up Door bins I can adjust or take out to clean would be awfully nice, too A large freezer would let me take advantage of supermarket specials and help stretch the food budget. Please make it a frost-free model; I'm sick and tired of defrosting! To make it just perfect, it should dispense ice cubes and crushed ice through the door I swear, I think I spent half of last summer opening and closing the freezer and wrestling with ice trays Thank you, Santa, and Merry Christmas Yours truly. Z WE'LL BE OPEN SUNDAYS^ ♦ 1:00 ’TIL 5:00 P.M. Editor. The Journal: Shortly after the election, while the evening of Novem­ ber 5 was still keenly fresh in my mind. 1 saw a sign in a grocery store announcing Thanksgiving which said, “be thankful". Suddenly those words were speaking to me. For the first time 1 had run a state-wide campaign. When it was over the high hopes were lost in defeat, but, as I reflect. I am thankful for all of you who worked so hard in this campaign, for those of you who wrote letters for me, for those who went door-to-door, for those who worked to get out the vote, and for those who did all of those many things essential in the campaign. Most of all, 1 am exceedingly thankful for the friends Dolores and I have made in the last ten months. "Thank You” are two short words often used. They have special meaning as 1 say them to you now. however, and they have a special meaning at this moment. Yes, I am “thankful". Sincerely, Victor Atiyeh Church Directory NAZARENE CHURCH NOTES FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES Thursday, Prayer and Fasting Group will meet at the Church at Noon. Sunday. Morning Prayer at the Church. 7 am. Christian Education Clas­ ses. 9:45 a.m. Children’s'Church, II a m. Morning Worship in the Sanctuary with message by Pastor Russell, II a m Saturday, Dec. 7 • Christ­ mas tree cutting party. Unity. Sunday ■ Worship 11 a.m. Holy Communion. Sunday School 9:45 a m. Monday • United Mission Appeal meeting in Baker. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday • Choir Re­ hearsal b:30 p.m. Luther League. 7:30 p.m. Thursday • Confirmation class 6:30 p.m. ALCW Christmas party 8 p.m. Choir practice. 6:30 p.m. Evening Gospel Hour. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bible Study at the Nursing Home. 3 p.m. Caravans. Teens. Adults, each meet in their respective groups. 7 p.m. Conservative Baptist Church None but God can satisfy the longings of the immortal soul; as the heart was made for Him. He only can fill it. Sunday Services: Sunday school classes for all ages. Adult classes taught by Larry Bauman; High School by Ralph and Patricia Werner; Doug Pfeiler. Su­ perintendent. Morning Worship— With special music and Pastor Don Beattie speaking. II a.m. Park Avenue Baptist Church Sunday Service»! Sunday School classes for all ages. 10 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary with message by Pastor Williamson. II a.m. Wednesday, Bible Study and prayer with choir prac­ tice afterward; 7:30 p m. at Paul Penrod home. 617 North 2nd Street. Evening Service«, 7 p.m. Youth Time, 8 p.m. Wednesday — Bible study and prayer. 8 p.m. OBITUARIES Glen L. Pedersen Sunday, December k BRACKEN'S . DEPT. STORE ) NYSSA, OREGON J r • 22, Young People’s Christmas Program at the Church at 7 p.m. Treats and goodies for the youngsters. Everyone is welcome. Everyone is welcome to attend services at Park Avenue Baptist Church, lo­ cated on the corner of North Third Street and Park Ave. Pastor is Chuck Williamson. Services for Glen L Peder­ sen. 41 who died Monday. November 25. 1974 in a Nampa nursing home after a long illness, were conducted Friday at Alsip Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Terry Dirks of Nampa. Interment was at Middleton. Mr. Pedersen was born Nov. 19, 1933. in Grand Rapids. Minn., and moved with his parents as a small boy to Middleton He was graduated from Middleton High School. He later moved to Nyssa, where he worked on the Howard Bair farm until he was forced to retire about a year ago because of ill health. He was a member of the Nyssa First Chnstian Church Surviving are five brothers. Earl C. of Alamogordo, N .M .. Paul W and Joel, both of Nampa. Dave of Golden- dale. Wash., and Jim Peder­ sen of Battleground, Wash.; and a sister. Miss Anna Pedersen of Redlands. Calif. He was preceded in death by his father. Chris Pedersen, and his mother Mrs. Ouri Pedersen, who died last spring A Christmas recital will be presented on Sunday. De­ cember 8 at 3 p.m. by the students of Mrs. Kathy Flanders. The location will be the Kingman Community Presbyterian Church in Adrian. Participating students are Marcie Beckstead. LeAnn Gonzalez. Lydia Gonzalez. Mike Hill. Shelley Hill. Terri Hill. Valerie Martin. John McCune. Sonia Rodríguez, Gerrilyn Schulthies. Susan Stam. Jeanne Sword, and Katrina Sword. Family. relatives and friends are invited to attend and join in the holiday joy. Martha S. Spears CARD OF THANKS Martha S. Spears, 72, rural Adrian, died Friday. No­ vember 29, l‘?~4 at an Ontario hospital. She was born March 10. 1902. in Gladstone. Illinois. She was a retired school teacher. Surviving are a son. Kenneth M of Little York. Illinois; a daughter. Mrs. Joe (C arolyn) Witty of Adrian; a brother. Arnold Stonebeck of Gladstone; and seven grand­ children. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sederwall Chapel, Biggsville. Illinois. Interment was in the Biggsville Cemetery. Local arrangements were under the direction of Bertelson-Lien kaempcr Memorial Chapel, Ontario. Nyssa Christmas Recital Sunday At Adrian Church Thanks to all the frienda and neighbors for food, cards, calls and prayer* during Harold's illness and after his death. Special thanks to the Christian Church for the visits, food and dinner served to the family. Mrs. Harold Sisson Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shoe­ maker and family Mr, and Mrs. Stanley Sisson and family Mr. and Mrs Dean Sisson and family Sage of Nu Acres A horseback riding jog through the hills nearby last Sunday mav be the start of a riding club by a group of Nu Acre neighbors Participating were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Malone, their children. Ro­ ger. Cheryl. Clifton, and Karen; David Weaver and three of his sons. Aaron. Kent, and Randy; Glenn Alves. Kenny Hawkes, his daughter. Patty Barrows, and her von Willie. The group so enjoyed their ride that they want to make it a regular thing and. accor­ ding to Carol Weaver, anyone who would like to join the crowd would receive a hearty welcome (Provided that you bnng your own horse!) Mr. and Mrs Jim Cable have moved into the ditch- rider's house on East Echo Avenue Their children are Cheri 13. Alisha 11, and Greg 14 Mrs. Cable is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Arvin Goff of Nu Acres New netghbros from Napa Valley. California are Mr. and Mrs Layman Sheffield and their daughters Debbie. 10 and Pamniy, 8. The family lives on the former l.aucr place on West Echo. Mr. Sheffield is employed at the sugar factory. Nancy Sheffield save she is adjusting happily to farm life. She milks the cow. makes her own butter and cheese, and finds more to do on the place than she has time for Mr. Sheffield has relative* Pre-Finished 5/1" Particle Board 4’x8 Ft Sheets Ollly ......... M PLYWOOD CDX-Shop 4 Ft. x I Ft. SALE SAUCE SKILLET 5 Fix 9 Ft K, SALE... $19.95 3/4"- 5 Ft x 9 Ft sale.. $22.79 5/8"- REG. SI.19 SALE Storm Window 49c KITS We Have Them ___________________________ I PROPANE FUEL — 99‘ X ? 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Maynard’s jiarenls While here. Mrs Sager visited her brother, Roger Watts in Ontario On Thanksgiving, guests in the Harlev Sager home included Harlev Sager Jr. and his family from Hermis­ ton, Oregon. Maynard Sager and his family. Mr and Mrs Dale McDaniel and von Rory of Parma; and Dale's bro­ ther. Kenneth McDsniel. also of Parma and Mr and Mrs John VanZella. the Sa ger's granddaughter and her husband Callers that day were Mr and Mrs Kill Jones and children of Weiser and Mr and Mrs. Jerry Bevens of Portland Mr. and Mrs. SAVERS Your Choice Of OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY Sheet 10 Sheets or More 2.65 bylyndohner Pre-Finished Wall Paneling $095 We wish to thank all who donated cookies for the men in the Boise Veterans Hos­ pital. The American Legion Au­ xiliary. ? WEST BEND 9 In TEFLON kAKE PAN Chunk in Treasure Valiev and lived in the area for a time when he was single. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shaw have returned from a ten day trip to California where they visited sister and family in Orland. Mr and Mrs Claude Ward. I hey also visited her brother and his wife in Modesto. Mr and Mrs Wcvlcv Wilson In Fallon, Nevada, they slaved with friends. Mr and Mrs Harold Walden For Thanksgiving Mr and Mrs. Dave Weaver and family spent the day with her mother. Mrs loreta Hamlow in Boise. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cassell of San Jove. California, recently visited the Dave Weavers. They arc Mrs. Weaver's aunt and unde Mr and Mrs Cecil Evans and granddaughters. Peggy Ziegler and Cindy Russell went to Jordan Valley Sunday were Mr Evans preached in the Methodist church The girls provided the musk for the service, including two duets and a solo A large family gathering at the Cecil Evan's home included the following guests Mr and Mrs Karl Evans and family of John Day; Mr and Mrs Roy Evans of Massacre Rock State Park; Mr and Mrs Gerald Russell and family, and Miss Janice Evans. Last week. Mr and Mrs Cecil Evans attended a Stunz Only j LDS Thought for the weeki 100% POLYESTER PILE . 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