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University of Oregon Libi'S ry Eugene, Ore. 97403 UGHI SAVINGS Nyssa Gate City Journal 70th Year 17th Issue The Sugar City Nyssa, Oregon Thursday, April 22, 1976 Large Crowd Attends Nyssa Candidate Fair A CORNERSTONE WAS LAID at the new schools last Thursday, with members of the committee present for the dedication Shown above are Dorothy Nolen (framed in scaffold), Betty Rieb and Superintendent W. L. McPartland. The fourth member of the committee, Dirick Nedry, was behind the camera. Behind the granite stone a plastic container was placed in the brick recess containing many items which will be either informative or interesting to those who might have occasion to tear down the building a hundred years or so in the future. Copies of the the Gate City Journal containing pictures and stories of the fire, the bond issue, and awarding contracts on the three phases of construction were included. Bicentennial coins in 25c. 50c and $1 denominations, a new $2 bill, a bicentennial medallion, a small sack of White Satin sugar, a sack of Dessert Seed Company seeds and other information were also included in the cornerstone memorabelia. The cornerstone was placed on the auditorium at the entrance to the new auditorium-gymnasium. Young Mother Overcomes Cancer To Lead Normal Life H» Pet Satage Nancy York, a pert, ambi tious and ever-smiling young matron is the living proof that cancer need not kill, if it is diagnosed early enough. To look at Nancy, she is the picture of health and one of the things that bring her to your attention is. she has only one arm, a grim reminder of her battle agai nst cancer. Nancy's story really starts the summer of 1969, follow ing graduation from Adrian Union High School. Appa rently she began her ordeal at this time. Later that same fall, when she was attending TVCC. a biopsy of the shoulder joint indicated she had ostogenic sarcoma. After a series of cobalt treatments at the Mountain States Tumor Institute in Boise at St. Luke's Hospital during the winter of 1970 and that spring the tumor was arrested. However surgery was indicated in July and this resulted in the loss of her arm. sh-Hilder blade and collar bo le on the left side to combat any spread of the malign.incy. Another series of cobalt treatments followed to destroy any malignant cells. "1 thought the worst was over and was trying to put my life back in order so I returned to the fall term at TVCC and continued my studies until the winter of 1971,” remembers Nancy "At this time I gradually began losing my eyesight and no one can imagine how devastated we all were when an examination revealed a bone tumor of the skull. My folks. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callahan of Big Bend were always there when I needed them. Sure they broke down once in awhile, but that was their right.” "I honestly don't think I could have made it through any of this ordeal without them Their love, patience and understanding all helped tremendously,but the thing I remember most was their stubbornness and determi nation. It all Helped keep me going.” Surgery removed the pres sure and her eyesight gra dually returned. She received another series of cobalt treatments for added insu rance against the disease. Nancy had many things going for her, as numerous prayers and donations were given by friends neighbors, and the businesses of Big Bend. Adrian and Nyssa She had the skill, care and concern of numerous doctors, nurses and hospitals. The Cancer Fund and the family insurance helped the family keep their heads above financial disaster. The fact that the Mountain States Tumor Institute was within driving distance was one factor in Nancy's favor. "My doctors were all very helpful and most kind. I owe a lot to Dr. Ercil R Bowman, Dr. RonaltTC. Kouns and Dr Al Kuykendall. Dr. Kouns. who is with the Tumor Insti tute helped me a great deal emotionally. Without him I don't know what 1 would have done. He is one great man.” Nancy, who was originally left handed and a beginning artist at the time of her illness, switched her talents to her right hand and paints very beautiful pictures. She does all of her own house- keeping, cooking and all the thousands of things that a young mother of two does. She Is married to a special fellow. Randy York, and they have a son. Shane who is four years old and Sheri, their daughter of one year. Mr. York was top welder for Nelson Sheet Metal and now is employed at Dame Moul ding. Inc. They live on a farm on the outskirts of New Plymouth where they hope to have their own welding shop business in the future. Nancy York is an amazing person, never letting herself dwell on thoughts of self pity or "why did this happen to me" thoughts, she just thanks God for giving her a second chance. She is happy with her fmailv. tends her children (I can't imagine changing and pinning a baby's diaper, or peeling potatoes with one hand) but she does all these things, and never allows herself any excuses. Her paintings are as beautiful and as creative as she is. I admire this young mother who has taken her life, adjusted the deficits, added up the assets and come out a winner against cancer. She gets her rewards each time one of those youngsters hollers “Hey Mom, I Need You!" She is needed, loved, and wanted, and she can only say to everyone "Please give to the Cancer Fund and help someone else to recover and return home to take their place with their family." As in previous meetings, "Juvenile traffic matters most of the audience interest should be returned to the centered in the Circuit Court adult courts just as with other race at the third and final drivers," he said. Candidates Fair Friday night. Everett Ballou traced his Sponsored by the Malheur educational background and County Farm Bureau and the listed experience as a peace American Association of Uni officer in Canyon County, versity Women Ontario Bra Idaho, as qualifications for nch, the affair drew about the JP office. 250 persons to hear candi In the assessors race Floyd dates for county commis Holton reiterated his pre sioner. assessor, and Nyssa vious promise to use less justice of the peace as well as state assistance if he is those for circuit court judge. elected. "Big government is Questions for the circuit taking over too much.” he court candidates ranged over said. Payette County (where several pending cases and he is now employed) does not included comments on court use state aid in appraising as procedures and the relative much as some areas and he experience of the contestants» feels Malheur county could Frank Yraguen concluded also do without. a lengthy interrogation from Oscar Bratton, the incum the audience saying a litigant bent assessor, said the State "no matter who he is does of Oregon assesses the indus not deserve to have his case trial property of the county on made a political case.” a fee basis. "We have no Judge Dorroh, in answer qualified industrial appraiser ing a question on his on the staff.” he explained. philosophy of law, said he "The state charges Malheur was bound by oath to uphold County $92 per day for the the law explicitly. He must services, one-half of the follow facts and make judge standard rate." ments accordingly. In the county commis Otis Smith, incumbent sioner race, candidate Law Nyssa justice of the peace ren King reminded Nyssa said he felt the office is the residents that their road most important in the county. district had been the first of More people come in contact its kind. He promised to with it than any other. "They represent all of the people of come for advice on civil the county. matters as well as traffic.'' he Nick Toole, described his said. career in road building, Don Engstrom admitted he which began with the Oregon would need to learn the court State Highway and included procedure in his quest for the construction of the Nyssa office but said his previous underpass. He said as teaching and dairyman ca commissioner he would work reer had served him well as for improvement of the had his service as city Succor Creek Road “at least councilman and school board to the standard of that into director. Owyhee Dam.” He would Nyssa City Budget Receives Approval The City Budget Commit tee finalized the Fiscal Year 1976-77 Budget Monday night at it's third work session. The initial Budget presented showed a $40.552. figure outside the 6% limi tation imposed by law. At the first meeting the committee approved the recommenda tion by the City Wages and Benefits Board for a 7‘z> percent wage increase with no additional benefits. At their second meeting the committee reviewed each line item, balancing it against need and funds available in order to reduce the $40.552. outside the limitations, accor ding to City Manager Henry- Schneider. Greater and wider use of Revenue Sharing funds was stressed and an increase in utility transfers were recom mended to help close the gap. Numerous cuts were with General Administration cut $8.018.00; Police Depart ment $2.245.00; Parks and Cemetery $3.143.00; Sanita tion $2.240.00; Fire Depart ment $1.309.00; Library $3.- 208.00; and the Swimming Pool $1.110.00. The major deletions inclu ded the Swim Team Coach position and funds, due to the shortage of money in this year of fiscal crunches. Also deleted was the trainee position at the Sewage Treat ment Plant with the present trainee to continue on CETA funds for their duration. Street maintenance funds were increased to help com pensate for the severe winter damages with $5,000.00 bud geted in the regular street fund and an additional $4,000.00 from Revenue Sharing. If Revenue Sharing is continued after December 1976 an additional $4.347.00 will be added for street repair. By unanimous vote the Budget Committee, headed by former Mayor Larry Bauman, recommended sub mission of their budget to City Council for a hearing in June. The final Budget contained a proposed levy of $161,826.06 and is 92 cents under the six percent limi- tation. The total all fund Budget for the City of Nyssa is $577.381.95 which represents a reduction of $64.780.48 under last year's budget. This reduction is primarily represented by capital im- provements in the water system which have been completed and paid for during the year. Thunderegg Capital 4-H Leaders To Welcome Agent Welcoming Malheur Cou nty's newest 4-H Extension Agent. Marilyn Mohr, will be one of the highlights of the annual 4-H Leaders Meeting according to Carol Knothe, 4-H agent. The meeting is to be held at Cairo School on Tuesday, April 27. at 7:30 p.m. All 4-H leaders, friends and supporters of 4-H are invited to attend the meeting. Other business on the agenda will include election of officers, by-law revision, distribution of Spring Fair Books and sharing ideas with other 4-H leaders, states Chuck Farley. Malheur Cou nty 4-H Leaders' Association President. encourage the BLM to develop more recreation sites in the county. Leon Sheets cited tax statistics saying that seven million dollars in taxes are collected in Malheur County each year. Of that the schools get 72 percent and the county 27 percent. He continued listing some of the inequities of the social security system. "Sufficient capital must be accumulated to cover those benefits already promised,” he said. Joe Hobson, Farm Bureau member, concluded the se ries giving a review of the four ballot measures also to be voted upon in May Primary. 15’ Per Copy Voters Defeat TVCC Levy, Elect Directors Malheur County voters turned down the Treasure Valley Community College levy and the Intermediate Education District (IED) levy in the annual school election Tuesday, and elected school directors in all the districts with relatively heavy voting. The TVCC levy was turned down for the second time, with 1908 voting against the levy and 1438 in favor in unofficial returns. Only the three Ontario precincts and Brogan gave the college support at the jxills. Voting by precincts was as follows; Ontario No. 1. 170 yes. 79 no; Ontario No. 2, 234 yes, 171 no; Aikin, 309 yes, 161 no; Pioneer, 37 yes, 128 no; Cairo, 131 yes, 146 no; Borgan. 27 yes. 21 no; Vale, 164 yes. 432 no; Nyssa. 178 yes, 333 no; Annex 35 yes. 44 no; Willow Creek 23 yes. 148 no; Adrian, 63 yes. 107 no; Harper 16 yes. 48 no; and Huntington, 51 yes. 90 no. The IED levy was defeated with 1615 yes votes and 2148 no votes. Nyssa voters elected Ad riana Kunkel to the school board m position No. 5, the only contested vote, She received 251 votes, Tom Moore received 165, and Duane Drydale. 140. Bill Schilling was reelected in position No. 4 with 442; and Gene Stunz was reelcted in Auxiliary Names Two For Girls State The Nyssa American Le gion Auxiliary has selected Miss Sally Looney as Girls State Delegate and Miss Beth Calhoun as alternate. Both girls are outstanding juniors and were chosen on the basis of leadership, citizenship and ability. Girls State 1976 session will be held June 13 to 18 at Willamette Univer sity in Salem. Girls State is an intensive study of Oregon government and politics with girls competing for city, county and state offices. TIME she attended summer science sessions in Coos Bay. She is active in the Christian Chu rch Youth Fellowship. Her plans for the future include college, where she will major in medical technology and hospital dietitian courses. Beth Calhoun is a member of the Nyssa High School student council and is Junior Class president. She is a member of the Science Club. Pep Club and is a junior varsity cheerleader. Beth plays the piano and clarinet. position No. 7 with 434 votes. Adrian voters passed the school levy with 116 yes votes and 61 against. Emery Cameron was unopposed in position No. 1 and received 127 votes. In position No. 2, Stanley Mills was elected with 103 to 61 for David Hill. Jake Fischer of Nyssa and Ernie Seuell of Adrian were unopposed for the TVCC board, and both were reelected. Town Crier By Pat Savage If you're looking tor a new look in Nyssa, don’t miss the new facelift on the Newhouse Chevrolet building. This is an added attraction to our town as it looks so bright and clean. Makes one realize that spring cleaning time is upon us. • • • I was pleased to see 250 people turn out last Friday night for the “Know Your Candidates” meeting. I was surprised when the chairman announced that out of the three meetings, Nyssa was the only place where the American flag was on display. Felt the salute to the flag was most appropriate. Now that we've met the candidates let’s make a special effort to get to the polls and vote. • • • The City now has the street sweeper and flusher working. You can really notice the difference it makes, espe cially on Mam Street. This is going to make our city much deancr and neater now. and 1 know everyone is glad to see the streets being cleaned. The cornerstone on the new school which commemo rates our Bicentennial Year is most appropriate. The com pletion of these new buil dings during this special year will always keep our 2OOth birthday uppermost in our memories. If you haven't seen the construction sight for awhile, make an effort to go by as the buildings are going up and changes are being made every day. Our new school will be something that everyone can be proud • Sally looney Sally is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Merlin Looney. She is a member of the Pep Club. Science Club, and Honor Society. Musically inclined she plays the piano, is treasurer for the Junior Class and is the school mascot. Sally works at the A&W Rootbeer Drive-In. The Ny ssa PT A awarded her a scholarship last summer and She received a PT A scholar ship to attend a summer science camp in Coos Bay last year. She works at the Sugar Bowl Bowling Alley. Beth is planning to attend college and major in broad casting. She is the daughter of Donna Calhoun and Mel Calhoun. As an alternate. Beth will attend the state meeting if for any reason Miss Looney is unable to go. • • A date to remember will be Sunday. May 2. as Brownies Cafe will have a buffet dinner from5 p.m. to9 p.m. and will give the proceeds to the Nyssa band for their Disney land trip. Tickets are. $3 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12. Take the whole family out for dinner, and help support these kids. • • • Don't forget "Anything Goes” stans Apnl 30. Lets back this fun game with our community suppon. Besides it will be fun to see who the team members are going to be. It's rated fun for the whole family. OU*""» Circuit Judge Speaks To Chamber Circuit Judge Jeff Dorroh, was the speaker at the Nyssa Chamber of Commerce lun cheon Wednesday noon at the Twilight Cafe. Law provides that all juvenile traffic cases must go to the Juvenile Court or WEATHER .08 A 16 or 17 year old with no prior traffic record can be remanded to the proper justice or municiple court. The bail is set and the matter is handled in the same way an adult would be. Owyhee Reservoir Storage 4-21-76 690,356 Acre Feet 4 21-75 607.250 Acre Feet Dorroh said, “Malheur County's Justice and Muni- ciple Courts have received $20.000 in bail since the Juvenile Court began hand ling traffic matters in Novem ber 1971.” f Date April April April April April April April April MRS. RANDY |NANCY| YORK of New Plymouth is pictured with one of her many beautiful paintings. (This one is unfinished) Nancy is a one-in-a million survivor of ostogenic sarcoma This ambitious young mother instills hope for many other cancer victims. traffic cases involving 16 and 17 year olds may go to the adult court. Circuit Judge Jeff Dorroh said. Traffic matters, an impor- tant issue in the local circuit judge race, was discussed by Dorroh at the Nyssa Chamber of Commerce Wednesday noon. Max. 63 14 47 15 16 52 59 17 56 18 19 58 69 20 21 Min. 38 34 33 32 37 33 36 35 Pre« .10 NYSSA'S NEW STREET FLUSHER is now in operation, shown above with driver Steve Marez. The rig was assembled at a total cost of $2.881 to the city, according to City Manager Henry Schneider, and would cost at least $12.000 to purchase new. The 1958 International truck chassis was completely rebuilt, and was obtained from the State Forestry Department at Salem for $39. which included a full tank of gas. nearly new rubber, and many other extras. The 1500 gallon dual tanks were purchased from Ideal Gas for $850; Nyssa Machine Jk Welding assembled and fabricated the equipment at a cost of $1J92; and the painting and installation of the pump and motor was by Baumans at a cost of $600. Unique features of the flusher, according to Schneider, are adjustable spray bars to control the angle and volume of spray, and auxiliary valves and assembly which permit fire hose attachments so that the rig can function as a fire truck if necessary. The flusher has been used on Main Street and main arterials with a noticeable improvement in cleanliness and dust control already.