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UniveraiLy Qf Oregon Library Eugene, Ore. 974C3 Nyssa Gate City Journal 70th Year 13th Issue The Sugar City Nyssa, Oregon Thursday, March 25, 1976 Youngsters Excited As Contest Nears End Malheur county citizens are to be involved in bringing the county's land use plans up to date, according to Al Pottorff, Malheur County Planner. The county Plan ning Commission has invited a broad cross section of citizens to take part in this effort, to assure that plans meet the needs of the area as seen by the rank and file of citizens. Pottorff announces a meet ing of the citizens' committee for Thursday. April 1, at 1 p.m. at Treasure Valley Community College. Room W10 of the Weese Building for this purpose. Membership of the citi zens' committee includes This week the candidates are listed in order of their standing. Sis bicycles will be given. Three bicycles for district one, those living outside the city; three bicycles for district two, those inside the city. Those contestants not earning bicycles will receive a cash commission. Votes were counted up through last Saturday inclusive. All candidates meat lam la subscriptions and monev on Saturday, March 27. The office wU be open all day, aad until • p.m. that evening. The wtesnors of the Mhos wll be called Saiardav evening after all voles are counted. DISTRICT TWO Andy Wolf 518 North 3rd St. Diana Martine» 214 North 7th St. Shane Seward Route 2. Parma Deanna Bobbin» Route 2. Bos 370. Nyssa Julie SIMonls Route 3, Parma Warren Goodwin Route I. Bo» 241. Nyssa Darlene Carroll Bo» 197, Adrian Xavier Lena. Route I. Boa 143. Nvssa Albert Hammer, Route 2. Bo> 144. Parma Holy Buck Route I, Nyssa Julian Abnarar Route 2. Bo» 22. Nyssa Sharie Held Route 2. Bo» 532. Nvssa Andrew (astro Rtiute I. Bo» 43. Nyssa Frankie Rhodes, Jr. Route I. Bo» 229 Nyssa Marco Rodrigue», Route 2. Nyssa Irma Rodrigue» Route 2. Bo> 25 B Nyssa Ioann Gonzalez, P O Bos 195. Adnan Town Crier Bv Pai Savage The Cancer Drive Marts Thursday. April I. Stop and think how many people in this area suffer and die from cancer each year. Think about their families, because they suffer too. mentally, physically and dollar wise. You don't know who will be stricken neat, so give as much as you can to help stamp out this dreaded killer, a a a If you see band members of NHS transporting all sorts of items around in trucks and pickups, they're getting ready for the big auction, April 10. They still need items, as it takes a bunch of money to go to Disneyland. Seems like, if they are willing to work so hard to try to go. we can oblige them by offering donations. They even pick them up and would probably even haul them from the attic or up the stairs. Try 'em and see. a a a Volunteer workers are-' needed at the Malheur Nursing Home to help with acitivity work and it's only for an hour or two each week. If you or your organization are good at handicrafts, checkers, making scrapbooks, reading or letter writing, etc., won’t you call Marci Robinson at 372 2211, ext. 29? Let her know you are willing to help these people in some small way. I think we have a tendency to forget a lot of our older people and fall to realize that they need to keep in touch with us on the outside. • • The Greater Oregon Lea gue has certainly dominated the state in athletics this year, with Vale winning the football championship and Burns and John Day first and second in basketball. That makes our Bulldogs look awfully goiKi too. doesn't it? Nyssa's fourth annual March of Dimes Walkathon will begin Saturday, March 27 in the North Park at 8 a m Walkers will walk “Rain or Shine." All participants are asked to bring their white registration sheet and leave the yellow sheet home so they will know who to collect from Parents must sign the white sheet or the walker will be disqualified. Following registration, the 24 mile round trip to Ontario Lion's Park will begin by way of North Third Street. Na tional Guard trucks will be al the park to bring walkers back to Nyssa. Those that wish to walk back may do so. Free lunch will be served at Ontario. The walk is open to all who would like to participate. The Walkathon is sponsored to help tn the Fight against birth defects and to aid those children already afflicted. All funds raised from the walk will go to the March of Dimes Programs in birth defect research, direct patient aid, prenatal care and public and professional education. Each person walking all or part of the course gets others to sponsor them at a rate per mile, minimum of 10 cents per mile. Walkers will pass through checkpoints along the mute and have their mute cards stamped, When the walk is over, the walkers will WALLS EOR THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL gym are rapidly taking shape, and building activity is heavy throughout the entire campus as work is proceeding on all of the new buildings. The lower photo shows piling being driven for the foundation of the new elementary multi-purpose room, where only a week ago show his route card to his sponsors and they will pay the amount earned by the walker to the March of Dimes Pledge Walk Registration forms arc available at all Nyssa Schools and the Nyssa Gate City Journal. If more information is needed, call. Barbara Ulrev. 372-2543. All walkers who turn in $50 or more by April 9 will be invited to a special pizza party on April 10 An awards partv will be given April 17 for all Nyssa walkers and to be eligible for the following prizes all money must be turned in by April 15. Nyssa prizes will be: Oldest Walker • Fishing pole donaied by the Nyssa Co-op; Youngest Walker • a game, donated by The Merc; Walker with ihe most spon sors - wrist watch, donated by Paulus Jewelry; Walker with the most monev collec ted - calculator, donated by Michaels Pharmacy. Easiest Walker • pocket radio, do nated by Fiesta Farms and to the largest family that walks (must have an adult) ■ a family dinner, compliments of Brownies Cafe The grand prize will be two ten-speed bicycles for the boy and the giri who collects the most oney from the three towns of Vale. Ontario and Nyssa. l/SDA Names Onion Committee Members The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ap pointed five members and their alternates to the ten- member Idaho-Eastern Ore gon Onion Committee. The committee operates under a federal marketing order for onions grown in Idaho and Malheur County. Allen Henry, field repre sentative with USDA's Agricultural Marketing Ser vice in Portland, said the committee recommends to USDA the grade, size, and quality of onions to be shipped under the marketing order each year. It also determines research and promotion projects that will benefit onion marketing. representatives invited by the Planning Commission from its own membership, from each city planning commission within the county from each incorporated town, from each of eleven area committees that formerly served on advisory role in zoning, and from Bureau of Land Management. Idaho Power Co., I.E.D. Board, Owyhee Irrigation District, and Nyssa Road District. fn addition to the represen tative noted, the committee will welcome citizens who wish to volunteer as mem bers. and serve with the committee. Anyone interes ted is asked to call Al Pottorff at 473-3913 for details, or Potato Control Committee To Meet the old gym was demolished High School Principal Gene Chester said that parking is very limited around the high school, with the parking lot taken up with materials and work activity. He asks parents not to allow their youngsters to drive cars to school unless it is absolutely necessary. Walkathon Plans Finalized there arc many up-coming events worthy of mention this week Events that need help from all of us as a community. Community in volvement is most necessary and a freedom we should all use and help maintain as legislature keeps lapping up our freedoms as if they were ice cream. Get involved, it may help you to survive. a • • • Gary South 401 Maple Avenue Elisabeth Zlak 405 North 1st. Street Pedro Camarero, Jr. 920 Idaho Avenue Jim Inorsey 525 North Sth St. lesBe JesSop 902 Locust Avenue Raids Wade ¡12 North 6th St Karen Webb SOS North 5th St. Elizabeth Apodaca 52 Elm Avenue lodd Hatch 207 North Sth St. Manuel Valero, Jr. 415 North I m St. Ronny Dudley 209 Recce Avenue Pedro Hernande» 614 North I m St upe Vaaques, Jr. l. 210 Green Avenue Drew Morrison 101 North Sth St. Johnny Ybane» 219 North 2nd St. Martin ( aslcllono» P O Bo» 2664 15* Per Copy Land Use Planning Meeting To Evaluate County Needs The Journal'« big bicycle contest is rapidly nearing iti end. and several contestants in each district are Fighting for a new 10-speed bike.. The three who work the harden in each district these last few days will be the lucky winners. DISTRICT ONE Thunderegg Capital The following members and alternates, nominated by producers and handlers in the area, will serve two-year terms of office: Producers: District I - George Mat- suura. Fruitland and Evem Youngberg. Weiser. District 3 - Joe Y. Saito and Kay Teramura. both of Ontario District 5 • Lyle Andrew and Mas Kido. both of Parma Handlersi Representing Oregon • Maylin U. Maxfield. Nyssa and Joe Komoto. Ontario. Representing the produc tion area-at-large - Shig Hi- ronaka. Ontario and Robert Wiens. Payette. Parents arc asked to see that their child carries identi fication and follow the following tips: 1. After the first few miles, walking is warm business, don't overdress. 2. Please carry enough money for phone calls to home if parents espect you to call and report your where abouts. 3. There will be three checkpoints supervised by the National Guard. There will be a portable toilet and drinking water at the middle checkpoint. 4. Extra shoes and socks are advised. Heavy wool socks and sturdy, comfor table shoes are advised. New shoes and tennis shoes often lead to misery. 5. It is best to leave your hands free and not to carry anything like a purse, etc. 6. It is best not to sit around too long when you finish. You will stiffen very quickly if you are not a seasoned walker. 7. Walk at a rate which is best for you in order to conserve your energy. The walk route will be patroled and walkers will be taken to central points as they finish walking. Arson Suspected In Nyssa Fires The state fire marshal was called to investigate three fires which were burning simultaneously in Nyssa Sun day night. Police Chief Alvin Allen said police received word of the first fire about 10 p.m He said it was “quite possible” arson was involved. One of the fires started at the Growers Produce packing shed, and was spotted by a passing train crew. Since the fire department was notified early, the building was saved with only minor damage. Allen said. At the same time police were investigating the pack ing shed blaze, they were notified of a grass fire in an alley on North Third. The third fire, also on North Third, was controlled by nearby residents. Property Exemptions Deadline Filing deadline for some property exemptions is April I. according to Malheur County Assessor Oscar Brat ton. Veterans’ w idows and dis abled veterans qualifying under the Veteran Exemption law must file each year by April I. to receive the exemption - unless they are currently receiving the exem ption. then they may file as late as May 1 by paying a late filing penalty. Bratton said that property owners having property pre sently assessed at Market Value, if being farmed, may apply for “Farm Use” assessment no later than April 1. Property now receiv ing “Farm Use" assessment does not need to reapply. Bratton explained that the only exception is when a property owner receives a Change of Value Notice, if that property owner qualifies for “Farm Use" assessment or if he qualifies for a Veteran's Exemption, and has never filed before, he has 20 days in w hich to file from the date of the postmark or April 1st. whichever is later. Teacher Of vital interest to potato growers and shippers of Idaho and Malheur County, are the up coming nomina tion meetings for member ship on the Idaho and Eastern Oregon Potato Con- troll Committee for the coming season of 1976-1977. This committee under the authority of the U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, administers the Federal Mar keting Order and Agree ment which controls the interstate shipment of po tatoes to fresh market from the production area. This committee determines the size, grade, and maturity regulations under which the crop will move to fresh market. Committee Members serve for one year; at the end of which they may be renomi nated or new members appointed. Those currently serving are listed below there are eight regular members and eight alternate members: Five of which are growers and three are shippers. All interested parties are invited to attend these vital meetings. During periods of depressed prices and slow demand this committee may take steps through the Marketing Order manager and a representative of the United State Department of Agriculture will be at the meetings to conduct the nominations and to answer such questions as may arise. The following meetings have been called at the request of the Committee Chairman. Mr. John F. Allred. Route 1. Box 24A. Rigby. Idaho. Area 3 includes Idaho counties lying west of Power. Butte, and Oneida, and south of Idaho County, and inclu ding Malheur county. Oregon " weather ^ o--m--m--m-o--«o q. ».» »>»»»» Mln. Prec. Date Max. Mar 17 56 32 33 Mar. 18 5« 29 47 Mar. 19 49 23 Mar 20 23 Mar. 21 55 28 Mar. 22 66 30 .05 Mar. 23 53 Mar 24 33 .23 Owyhee Reservoir Storage 3-24-76 663.530 Acre Feet 3-24-75 603.710 Acre Feet Shippers ■ meeting at a no host dinner at 6:30 p.m.. the Pondarosa Restaurant. Bur ley. Idaho. Friday March 26. Growers meeting • 8:30 p m. in the District Court Room of the County Court House Friday, March 26. Burley. Idaho. Members of the Com mittee currently serving for the season of 1975-76 are as follows: Regular Members: John F. Allred (Chairman) Rigby, Idaho; Dwain J. Anderson (Vice Chairman). Hamer. Idaho; Garry Bybee (Secre tary-Treasurer) Nyssa. Ore gon; Earl Beck. Thornton. Idaho; Bruce Webb. Pingree. Idaho; Farren L. Martin. Idaho Falls. Idaho; Howard Phillips. Blackfoot. Idaho; Dirk DeBoer. Nyssa. Oregon. Alternates Max G. Par kinson. Rexburg. Idaho; Leo Brinkman. Idaho Falls. Idaho Dennis Herbold. Rupert. Idaho; Donald Parkinson, Sugar Chy. Idaho; Alan Funk. Aberdeen. Idaho; Ro bert Hurley. Rigby. Idaho; Hal Cramer. Roberts. Idaho; Edward Hillis. Rupert, Idaho simply come to the commit tee meeting at the time noted. The work of the citizens committee will start with working out an evaluation of the present land use plan The kind of information needed has been outlined by the Oregon Land Conserva tion and Development Com mission to fit statewide goals as well as local needs. A task force of local people whose interests relate to the areas of land planning have been working together to develop suggested answers The citi zens committee will review, change, and finalize these statements on the complete ness of the present plan, and further work needed. The present comprehen sive plan, finished in 1973, does not touch on some local needs, and has not been studied in relation to goals recently accepted for the state. The work of citizens groups in evaluating land use plans is a part of compliance with planning legislation passed by the last legislature, Pottorff says. To bring local plans up to date, at the same time meet the requirements of this legislation. Malheur county has set up a program that involves the following steps: 1. Evaluate the complete ness of present plans, by both county and cities, using the system set up by L.C.D.C. This step involves the task force recommenda tions and review by citizens groups. 2. Develop a schedule of work in further planning, to fill in lacks in present plans. This scheduling and the future work of planning will be participated in and re viewed by citizens groups. 3. On the basis of further work needed, apply to L.C.D.C. for planning fund assistance to provide the professional inputs needed in planning. 4. Develop with both planners and citizens a periodic review and update of land use plans. Annual Cancer Drive Starts April 1 to 30 The annual canvass for the American Cancer Society will start April 1 thru April 30. it was announced by Mrs. Gene (Phyllis) Grasty of Ontario. Mrs. Emil (Alta) Stunz is Nyssa city chairman and Mrs. Glen (Peg) Brown is Nvssa rural chairman. Volun teers will be calling at each home during the month of April. Mrs. Grasty. who has recently been appointed to the Field Service Committee, told us that the town of Nvssa raised .43 per person last year. This is ten cents more per person than the county figure. Money is used in our area for the Breast Cancer Detection Center in Boise. This year films and brochures are being used for public education. ACS films will be shown Wednesday. April 7 at an open house, showing the new Mamography Ex-ray machine at Holy Rosary Hospital. Services to cancer patients is available at no cost upon request such as equipment on loan, comfort hems and dressings. Transportation to and from treatment centers, hospital beds, wheelchairs, aspirators and walkers are also available upon request of the attending physician. Cancer strikes one in four persons, or two of three families. One of three cancer patients are being saved. This could be one in two with earlier detection and treat ment. Cancer takes the lives of more teenagers than any other disease. There are now over 1.500.000 Americans alive today, cured of cancer. Last year Mrs. Pauline Church was chairman and canvassers collected $916.66. Please be generous with your donation when a volunteer calls at your home. Conferences The Junior and Senior High School faculties are planning Parent-Teacher con ferences for all parents at the close of the third nine-week grading period. One or both parents are invited to review the student's work with his or her teachers. Report cards will be distributed to parents at the office, after which they may visit one or more teachers of their choice. Conference days and times are as follows: Wednesday, March 31 • 1:00 to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 1-1:00 to 4:15 p.m. or 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 2 • 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. School will be dismissed at 12:13 p.m. and buses will leave at 12:20 p.m. each conference day. NYSSA MERCHANTS were given instructions on cashing checks, and warned of bad checks, in a seminar held Tuesday afternoon by Byron Chatfield (far end of table) Assistant District Attorney, and Police Chief Alvin Allen. The merchants were told (hat it is no longer legal to cash checks madeout to a crew leader and crew, and farmers are advised to make the check only in the name of the crew leader. If more than one is mentioned, then signatures must be received by all who are to share the check. Many bad checks are written at this time year according to Alien, and merchants should be very careful, he said.