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7n.i versi'.y ( if Orig in lbr<ry Eugene, Ore. //4C3 Nyssa Gate 69th Year, 8th litue The Sugar City School Building Committee Agrees On Pions For Heating System Nyssa school board and building committee members made another major decision in rebuilding the schools Monday evening, when they gave the green light to architects Bob Smith and Martin Hasegawa on the heating system. Don Wisdom, mechanical engineer from Boise, was on hand to explain the hydronis system, which uses the heat pump and closed water system for both heating and air conditioning. Several members of the committee visited schools in the Meri dian, Caldwell area who use this system. Wisdom said that this system is the most economi cal to operate, and the initial cost to install is lower than other systems. He said that it is ideal for classrooms, the auditorium, and cafeteria; and is easily adaptable for remodeling. It is not practical for the gyms and the kitchen and shop areas, where there is a great deal of ventilating and exhaust. Straight heating and ventilating will have to be used in these buildings. After discussion and ques tions to the engineer, Vic Haburchak moved that the electro-hydronix system be planned for the high school classrooms, auditorium, cafe teria and music rooms. The motion was seconded by Don Engstrom and unanimously approved. Terry O'Rourke, electrical engineer from Boise, also spoke briefly to the com mittee on lighting. He said that students and lights create room heat, and maior efforts are now made to get heat out of the rooms, and keep the lights cool for more efficiency. Both engineers stressed the need for cooling and ventilation as a priority, rather than just heating. Insulation is another priority to be considered, they said, and particularly now that we are more energy conscious. The heating cooling sys tem is estimated to cost in the area of S3 40 per square foot. Hospital Administrator Visits Nation's Capital Oale Christansan February I thru February 5. the Presidents and the Executive Directors of each state hospital association and the delegates from each state to the American Hospital Association met in Washing ton. D.C. at the winter meeting of the American Hospital Association. As president of the Oregon Hospital Association. I was privileged to attend these meetings, and the experience was extremely beneficial both to me and our hospital Sunday. February 2. Wade Mount/ of Kentucky was installed as the new presi dent of the American Hospi tal Association and the presi dents of the state associa tions were on the stage with him. we were also introduced to the audience There were over 1000 people present. The United States Marine band opened the ceremonies with the all service color guard presenting the colors. Very impressive! Monday, February 3, the principal speaker of the convention, Congressman Al Ullman of the second district of Oregon gave the address. Because I was from his dis trict. I was asked to make the introduction of the congress man and his office had prepared the introduction which I read. It stated that Nyssa and Salem. Oregon are over 401) miles aparl and both are in his district which is larger than any state east of the Mississippi River. This opened many eyes at the meeting. Congressman Ull man spoke of Energy Crisis. Recession, and upcoming National Health Insurance. One of the bills before congress on National Health Insurance is Congressman an's bill (HR I) which has the government paying for the poor and near poor and private insurance com panies through employers providing the coverage for the remainder of the popula tion. Tuesday. February 4, each state delegation met with the congressmen, senators, and their office staffs and discus sed the issues of health care in their state, how It is working, what can be done about improving the present system, what changes are needed and what the future role of the government should be in health care. It is my feeling that more should be delegated to the states INKS Science Club Symposium The Nyssa High School Science club held its Third Annual Science symposium February 13 and 14 under the sponsorship of the Amal gamated Sugar Company of Nyssa Guest speakers and student presentations filled the program of the two day meeting. Judges for the presen tations were Mrs Paul Kunkel and Mrs J. Draper. Winning students were awar ded ten dollar cash prizes provided by the sugar com pany. The following students won awards: Linda Alexan der, "The Inhibition of Induced Clostridium Michi- gense Infection in Tomato Plants by Streptomycin in jection."; Gail Cleaver. "Ar tificial Culturing of Chicken Embryos;" Anna Dorilv, "A Study of Incubation Prove dure* of Leafcutter Bees;’* Lori Ferrenburg. "Medicinal Folk Remedies;" Jill Jack- son. " I he Isolation of viruses of Blue-Green Algae;" Mark Nelson. "A Study of Allelo pathy in Selected Plants;" Terry Fife, "Experimental Embryology on Inverte brates;” Clif Vanetti. “Cryo biology;" and Nina Vanetti. "Osmoregulation of Cray fish." Science Club Advisors Mary Omberg and Gary Thompson wish to thank all those who helped make this symposium such a success. A special thanks to the guest speakers, the Amalgamated Sugar Company, and to the students who all did an excellent job on their projects and presentations. WINNING AWARDS AT THE NYSSA Science club symposium were from left, Clif Vanetti. Mark Nelson. Jill Jackson, Nina I and electricity will be around $2.50 per square foot. Architect Martin Hase gawa went through the proposed high school class rooms, and said that he has one more meeting with high school teachers before final plans for these classrooms are drawn. Athletic director Mel Cal houn told the committee of plans that the coaching staff and physical education in structors have for the dres sing room and shower areas, and these will be incor porated in the plans. One major design change which met with favorable approval was to reverse the location of the gymnasium auditorium. This will place the auditorium closer to the high school, which will utilize some of the space for meetings and instruction, and will also place the band and choral rixims nearer the high school. The gymnasium will be closer to the junior high, which will use some of its facilities in their physical education program. Several more meetings will be held with the architects before final plans are ap proved. but committee mem bers agreed that progress is being made. and less involvement by the federal government. As you know, Congress man Ullman is chairman of the Ways and Means Com mittee and on Tuesday afternoon they were debating the Oil Depletion Allowance. We were present to hear the debate and the final vote was taken while we were there. Again very impressive. On Wednesday, we visited the White House but did not get the full tour as meetings were in progress and they were gening ready for a State Dinner that evening. Also on Wednesday we went back to the Senate and House office buildings, and the Capitol to put some finishing touches on previous meetings with our respective state elected officials. We then returned to our hotel, checked out. and went to Dulles Airport for our return home. My wife ac companied me and she did see some of the highlights of Washington D. C. as well as anending many of our meet ings. I would like to state here that my expenses of the trip were paid by the Oregon Association of Hospitals. It was necessary that we pay Joyce's expenses but it was well worth the cost. All in all it was a very enjoyable trip, we learned a great deal and hope that we were able to impress our congressmen and senators as to what we think the feiure of health care in the United States should include and by whom. J3 WEATHER Date Max. Mln. Free. Feb. 12 55 34 47 37 Feb 13 Feb 14 41 .33 41 Feb. 15 42 26 Feb 16 27 41 Feb. 17 41 24 Feb. 18 41 21 .05 Feb. 19 21 Owyhee Reservoir Storage 2-18-75 457.190 Acre Feet 2-18 74 526,810 A ct - Feet Vanetti, Lori Ferrenburg, Terry Fife. Linda Alexander, Gail Cleaver and below. Anna Dority. Ny«ia, Oregon Journal Thursday, February 20, 1975 Thunderegg Capital 15C Per Copy Students In Tournament Eleven Nyssa students participated in the Treasure Valley Invitational Speech Tournament held at Vallivue Saturday. February 15. Com petition began at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 11:30 a.m. Ribbons were awarded for superior and excellent ratings and the rating scale ran superior, excellent. g<x>d. average and poor. Juniors and Seniors from the Speech Competition class included Roger Glenn, who received a good in radio speaking. Steve Bosselman, who participated in exposi tory speaking, received a good rating. Dean Wilson, who participated in panel discussion, received a good in both that category and in after dinner speaking, in which he also participated, Mary Ann Chadwick received a good in humorous reading and an excellent in retold story. Curtis Moncur re ceived an excellent in a sales talk, and Mike Denney received a superior in radio speaking and an excellent in impromptu speaking. Several sophomore stu dents from Nyssa's Oral Communications classes par ticipated, including Irene Soliz, who received an average rating in extempera- neous and a good in humorous reading, Rosario Castellano/, who received a good in poetry reading. Nancy Larsson, who received a good in poetry reading, and Kathy Thompson, who parti cipated in serious reading, but who has not yet received her judging sheet. SRV TOURNAMENT JR. HIGH CHAMPIONS are these eighth graders, under the direction of Coach Vernon Lords. They have won 26 games without a loss in the 7th and 8th grades, and won the 7th grade conference championship last year, and the Sth grade conference championship in addition to the Junior high championship. IED Budget Approved By Committee Nyssa FHA Wins Honors Nyssa's FFA chapter won five first places at the Snake River District leadersnip skills contest February 6 at Ontario High School. Nyssa won both Varsity and Junior Varsity parlimentarv proce dure contests with Adnan second; Baker, third; Ontario fourth; and Vale, fifth. The members of the Nyssa Varsity team are David Blaylock. Bruce Corn. Bar- barba Holmes, Raymond Wiley. Mike Parker and Leslie Linegar. The Nyssa Junior Varsity team is made up of Ron Freel. Roger Blaylock. Renae Simpson. Charlie Sims. Bruce Goodell and Greg Thiel. Bruce Corn. Nyssa, also won second place in the Public Speaking contest. Both Parliamentary teams and Bruce Com will compete at the Sectional contest at La Grande February 22. In the Chapter Scrapbook Contests. Nyssa took first with Vale second and Ontario third. Nyssa's reporter and assistant reporter are Mike Parker and Leslie Linegar. Also Nyssa's Treasurer book placed first with Raymond Wiley as this year's trea surer. Charlie Sims Voca tional Agriculture 1 Produc tion record book won first. All the first place books will be entered in the State Convention at Roseburg, Oregon. March 9. Nyssa PTSA To Meet Tonight The Nyssa PTSA will meet tonight. Thursday, February 20 in the multi-purpose room at the Primary Building at 8 p.m. The program will be a discussion and explanation of the new Oregon graduation requirements and will be presented by Nyssa High School Principal Gene Ches ter. A nominating committee for the nomination of officers for next year will be chosen and plans for a membership drive are underway. The seventh grade choir, under the direction of Jeff Sandburg. Nyssa Choir Direc tor will provide the musical entertainment for the eve ning. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting and help the PTSA do bigger and better things for your child, your school, and your com munity. Team members are, front row from left. Mike Johnson. Jose Urrutia. Lance Holcomb, Ruben Lopez and Dana Maxfield. Middle row. Coach Lords. Daryl South. Eric Vanetti. Jose Delgado and Rudy Gomez, manager. Top row. Larry Church. Mike Wahlert. David Ross and Kelly Shaw. Don't forget to turn y <rar <4< h k ahead one hour when you go Io bed Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time starts al 2 a.m., Sunday, February 23 and will continue until the last weekend In October Bull Sale To Be Feb. 21, 22 The Annual Bull Sale held in Ontario sponsored bv the Eastern Oregon Hereford Breeders Assn, draws buy ers from all over Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon, according to George W. Bain. County Extension Agent. Past records show bulls being purchased for ranches in Prineville. Bend and other central Oregon points as well as Grangeville. Mountain Home and Burley in Idaho. This indicates buyers are pleased w ith the offering« at this sale. Bain says. The sale this year is February 21 4 22 at the Fairgrounds in Ontario. There will be 80 bulls at the Sale, both polled and horned Hereford« presented. Ny$$a Students To Compete In Junior Academy The Oregon Junior Aca- demy of Science will hold its annual symposium in Salem ai Willamette University on Saturday. February 22. The symposium will feature stu dents from around the state who are working on inde pendent research projects. These students will present their projects and judges will select six students to make presentations at the Oregon Junior Science and Humani ties Symposium March 13-15 in Corvallis on the Oregon State University campus. These same students will also represent Oregon at the National Science and Hu manities Symposium at Dur ham. North Carolina in May. Students from Nyssa who will compete in the Junior Academy include Patty Seuell. Linda Alexander. Clif Vanetti. Mike Denney. Cora Lee Mever. Nina Vanetti. Jill Jackson. Lollie Rivera. Beth Calhoun. Mark Nelson. Terry Fife. Katin Kunkel. Willnia Staples. Paul Fife. Kris Rigney. Connie Barnes, and Bob Meadows. The Malheur IED Budget Committee met February 11 to discuss and approve the financial concerns of the 1975-76 school year. Mem bers of the committee are regular board members: Wil liam G. Ross. Robert Skin ner. Gerrit Timmerman. Tak Kuwahara. Roy Holmes. Dr. Lester Scott, and George Pressley; budget members: Bob White, Pete Fenton. Allen Baltzor. Gene Stunz. Carl Hill and Frank Blankin- ship. By an unanimous ballot Frank Blankinship was elec ted chairman and Dr. Lester Scott was elected secretary of the budget board. Budget officer Leroy Paulsen then explained the equalization levy and the administrative (office) budget. The equali zation fund is computed by the State of Oregon formula and is used as a direct offset after subtracting the adminis trative budget against the school district budgets. The amount necessary is derived by taking one-half of the total OSHA Jurisdiction Has Been Removed In Oregon Oregon employers are no longer subject to inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). due to an agree ment signed recently by the Workmen's Compensation Board and regional OSHA office. The agreement gives the Board "operational status." meaning that it will conduct all occupational safety and health enforcement activity in the state except in four areas. The areas to remain under Federal enforcement jurisdiction include: com plaints filed with OSHA offices alleging employer discrimination against em ployees for taking part in or helping to initiate inspec tions: enforcement of tem porary emergency standards until Oregon adopts effective equivalents; and exclusive Federal jurisdiction concer ning ship repairing, breaking building, and longshoring on navigable U.S. waters inclu ding dry docks, graving docks and marine railways. While OSHA will no longer inspect, cite or penalize Oregon employers, the agree" ment provides that Federal authorities will continue to conduct inspections which monitor the effectiveness of the state's Oregon Safe Employment Act (OSEAct) safety compliance inspection program. All employers should re member that while OSHA jurisdiction has been re moved in Oregon, they are still subject to inspection, citation and penalties for violations of Oregon's occu pational safety and health laws. net operating budgets of all the school districts in Mal heur County and multiplying bv a student growth ratio. The current enrollment is 5,804.5 and the anticipated 1975-76 enrollment is 5.835.5 The resulting growth ratio is 1.005 and when used in the formula the determined amount is $1,819.043.48 which is an increase of $98.404.86 from last year. The office or adminis trative IED budget was approved by the committee for a tax levy of $145.425.50. The estimated rate per $1.000 for the office budget is $.47. The equalization rate is $6.08 for the current year and will increase to $6 46 per $1.000 for the next year, an increase of $.38 based on current property valuation. The budget election for the amount above the 6% limita tion will be May 6. The amount to be voted upon is $451.619.66 for a total of $1.964.828.98. The budget hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 11. in the IED office at 8:00 p.m. It is a public meeting and interested per sons are invited to attend. Little Paul Needs Help « Drama Stud«nt$ Rehaar$* For Play Drama students at Trea sure Valley Community Col lege are rehearsing inten sively for the coming produc tion of "The Unexpected Guest." an Agatha Christie murder mystery. It is the annual scholarship plav and will be presented at 8 p.m., February 20. 21. and 22 in the administration building. Tickets are available bv calling 889-6493. Adult tic kets will be $2.00; students $1.50. and the children six to twelve. $1.00, Proceeds will be used for cash scholarships to be awarded to students participating in drama at Treasure Valley Community College. Little three-year-old Paul Schneider is totally blind and suffers from severe brain damage as a result of wrapping a clothesline around his neck while playing last September He is the son of William C. Schneider of Nvssa. Numerous visits to doctors proved to be in vain until, after investigation, it was discovered that physicians at the Institute for The Achieve ment of Human Potential in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania have developed techniques that could help the little blonde boy. Paul has been given an appointment for August 23, 1975. Money is needed to send Paul and his mother. Mrs. Margie Mitchell of Caldwell, to Pennsylvania and to help with the large anticipated medical fees. A fund drive is being conducted bv ^Wheels in Action?a group of basketball players in wheel chairs, who stage games each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Boise Community Center with all proceeds turned over to help Paul. Donations for the boy arc also being accepted by Merle Cutler. 1316 Holly Street. Nampa Paul's trip to Philadelphia next summer will cost at least $2.000.