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Thursday, May 20, 1976 Nyssa Gate City Journal, Nyssa, Oregon Page Twenty One Nyssa PTSA Elects Officers, Hold Last Meet of Year SHELLEY MYRICK, center, was selected as one of the three Oregon students to attend the National Science and Humanitarian Symposium in Washington. D. C. She gave a talk and slides on her project at the PTSA meeting Thursday evening. The last Nyssa PTSA meeting of the 1975-76 year was held in the Primary multi-purpose room last Thursday, May 13. The evening began with a potluck dinner at 7:30. followed by the business meeting at 8:30. The Rev. William Russell of the Nazarene Church offered the invocation and the NHS flag and rifle corps presented the flag. Those girls participating were Joyce and Barbara Haney. Becky Mathews and Julie Gamer. Kelley Williams played the drum cadence and NHS Student Body President, Terry Fife, led the flag salute. He also served as Mary Omberg, left, was selected as Master of Ceremonies during Oregon Biology teacher of the year and was the program. Mervil Hut given a $1.100 microscope Carol Lawrence, chinson. treasurers gave the right, new PTSA president holds the awards financial report and Jeanette won by the Nyssa chapter from the state Garner, president, gave a report on the PTSA activi association ties for the year. Dan Martin, Junior High principal, reported on the proposed school budget and answered questions from the floor. Mr. Martin stated that more public hearings will be held in the near future and urged us all to attend and become more fully aware of the needs of the schools. Colleen Froerer, chairman of the nominating com mittee, introduced the no- minces for the offices, and they were duly elected, The new officers are Carol U- wrence, president; Camie Wagstaff, vice-president; Kerri Pettersen, secretary; John Messick, treasurer; Shirley Wells, Nyssa repre sentative; Ronda Bybee, Arcadia representive; and Jean Thompson, Oregon Trail representative. Carol Lawrence gave a short report on the OCPT convention held in Portland in April, and presented some special awards that our local PTSA earned this past year. The awards were for holding an annual Pre-school Round up for the new first graders, for increasing our member ship by at least 10%. and a special award for our Teacher Appreciation dinners. There are 136 members this year, of which 29 are teachers. 102 are parents. 3 are students and 2 are "others”. Those performing on the program were Valerie Mes sick who sang and accom panied herself on the guitar, Kelley Williams, who played a piano solo and the Happy Hirtfidtíy May 20 - Alan Peterson. Sedley S. Jenkins May 21 * Donna Calhoun, Terri Gonzalez, Bob Ma thews. Bill Nicholson NEW OFFICERS OF THE NYSSA PTSA were installed by Virginia Cleaver, right. Region 8 vice-president of the Oregon PT A. Officers, from right, are Carol Lawrence, i president; (amie Wagstaff, vice-president; John Messick, treasurer; Ronda Bybee, Arcadia representative; and Jean Thompson. Oregon Trail representative May 22 • Edward Mon toya, Sr., Elizabeth Vielma, Lance Holcomb May 23 - Thelma Huff man. Dwight Seward May 24 • Fayetta Looney. David Fife. May 25 * Bngetta Drydale Nicolasa Reynia, Scott Lang ley. Randy Dillon May 26 - Julene Grunke, Roy Castro. Marcy Soliz What About This Fellow Named Frank Yraguen? Experience Fronk Yroguon has the legal bockground, exper ience. and ability for the position of Circuit Court Judge including: ‘Six (6) years trial experience in the courtroom including both criminal and civil matters with one of the best criminal felony conviction rates (90%) in the State of Oregon during his five (5) years os Malheur County District Attorney ‘Five (5) years of advising and representing oil of the Malheur County agencies deportments and county court on civil questions ond matters from A (abandoned property) to Z (zoning) ‘Active legal participation in groups (Oregon State Bar Committee on Criminal low and Procedure) Oregon District Attorney’s Association Executive Committee; District #14 Criminal Justice Planning Agency--3 years as Chairman; Juvenile Advisory Committee to legislative Interim Judiciary Com mittee) 5k ..... In education (groduate of National District Attorney's College in Houston; groduate of Univ, of S. Calif. Scnool of Public Administration in criminal justice planning; Doctor of Jurisprudence degree In low from Willamette Univ. College of Law) ..... in associated work (land title company work for three (3) years during law school; law clerk for now U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Alfred Goodwin) ..... and in new areas of civil concern (land use; collective bargaining; jail stan dards; offirmative action; local budget law). FRANK YRAGUEN "A men qualified to be your new The Nyssa Senior Citizens met at their club house on Bower Avenue May 12 with Orma Cleaver, president presiding. Twenty-six mem bers and five guests saluted the American Rag. The minutes were read and approved, with the trea surer's report being posted as Hazel Smith, treasurer, is recovering from a severely sprained ankle. Named to the rummage committee was Harriet War ren. Anna Marostica. Alma Topliff. Inga Buckley and Merle Johnson. The rum- mage sale opened for busi ness May 14-15 at the Topliff home and will be open every Friday and Saturday through out the summer. Sue Kaatz. area planner, spoke to the assembled group about problems of the aging. May Bretz is this area's outreach worker for the aging. The secretary read a letter from Governor Straub on aging. The Rev. Worrall reported that the housing project is still in process and will soon be ready to set up for bids. The nurse was present to take blood pressures. The bus will be leaving for Succor Creek Saturday. May 22 at 8 a.m. Each person should bring a sack lunch and be prepared to pay their own way. The bus driver and the gas must be paid for by those attending. If you are interes- tec. call Lillian Meckem. 372-3150. A discussion was held on whether to meet at the United Methodist Church social hall during the summer It was decided by a vote to do this, as it will be cooler and provide more room. This will become the meeting place effective June 9. Those attending arc asked to bring their own tableservice. The meeting was closed with prayer by Wvatt Smith, chaplain. The potluck dinner was followed by cards in play. I Circuit Court Jud go Maturity Frank Yraguen has the demonstrated maturity and judgment to enable him to be on excellent circuit court judge. He is of comparable age as when the incumbent was appointed circuit court judge ond has a more extensive background as a trial attorney Consideration And Fronk Yraguen hot a basic respect and consideration for people and the problems they encounter which he fully Intends to demonstrate both inside as well as outside the courtroom. You Make the Choice- then Vote your Personal Convictions in the Secrecy of the Voting Booth. ELECT SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES FRANK YRAGUEN TO SIRVI YOU AS YOUR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE P»ii 1er fey CihtfeM ffer VrJatfefe Pitchar, Nytta, OreffeR ChairmaR Mr. and Mrs. Mike Castro Jr.. Mr and Mrs. Ed Nedrow and Jimmie had a Mothers Day picnic with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Castro, Sr. and Louie Mrs. J. E. Cearley of Emmett, was a Thursday and Friday guest of her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Osborn. Mothers Day dinner guests in the Myron Osborn home were Mr and Mrs. Robert Calhoun and Mrs. J. E. Cearley of F.mmett. Mr and Mrs. Roy Hinkle of Parma. Mr. and Mrs. Mke Osborn and Mr and Mrs. Mike Smith. Mrs. Inez Goodwin went to New Pine Creek. Oregon Saturday where she visited her sister, Eunice Goodwin returning home Sunday eve ning. Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Klaas Laan atten ded the Dairy Princess Banquet at the Vip Res taurant in Ontario. "Sonshiners.” who sang several numbers Miss Om- berg, NHS biology teacher, and Oregon Science Teacher of the Year, introduced Shelley Myrick, who demon strated her award winning experiment with human vita mins and beans. Past presidents Lucille Myrick. Virginia Cleaver, Colleen Froerer, Glenda Bar nes and Ernestine Messick, Past President of Baker Oregon School were intro duced. Virginia Cleaver is currently serving a 2-year term as Reg. VIII vice president and she installed the new officers. Virginia also reported that the 1978 OCPT convention will be held in Ontario. Only one official function remains for the PTSA this year, and that is the Senior Reception immediately fol lowing graduation. Glenda Barnes and Barbara Gamer are co-chairmen. The meeting was adjour- ned at 10 p.m. ADRIAN • Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schafer went to Weiser Sunday to celebrate her uncle Arthur Breshear's birthday. He was 91 years old. This was a family reunion held in the Breshear's home in Weiser. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bege- man visited Mrs. Dale Witt Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George DeHaven were Sunday din ner guests of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sker janec and sons of Ontario. Mrs. George DeHaven accompanied by Mrs. Mabie Piercy and Mrs. Vera Webb and Mrs. Robert Ball of Roswell attended the Wo men's Association meeting at in the home of Mrs. Verl Bishop in Apple Valley, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mabie Piercy and Mrs. Anna Long called ot\ Mrs. Ethel Thompson Sun day afternoon. Mrs. Mabie Piercy was a Thursday evening dinner guest of her son. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piercy in Parma. Mrs. James Payne and children of Nampa were Saturday afternoon visitors of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Parker. Sunady. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Parker went to Ontario and visited their son. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parker and family, and helped Kim celebrate her 8th birthday. Gib Deffenbaugh of Nyssa was a Saturday afternoon caller in the Oliver Free! home. Cristine Orris of Ridgeview was a Saturday evening dinner guest in the Oliver Free! home. Mr. and Mrs. Keven Rountree and son of Ontario spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Freel. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Petty and children of Ontario were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Monty Freel. Mrs. Sue Ashcraft. Mrs. Mabie Piercy. Mrs. Anna Long and Mrs. Edna DeHa ven attended the Happy Dozen Card Party at the home of Doris Castor at Owyhee Corners Friday afternoon. Fanny Chamberlain visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Begeman Wednesday and went with them for a drive in the car. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Skerjanec and family of Ontario were Sunday evening luncheon guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George DeHaven. Their two children who have chicken pox remained with their grandparents for a few days. Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schafer met Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bowers in Nyssa and went to breakfast in Parma at the "Old Fort Boise Davs." Following the break fast they observed the queens contest. Miss Bar bara Bowers was chosen queen She is the grand daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bowers and daughter of Don Bowers in Parma. Her sister Brenda was the queen for 1975. After watching the parade they had a covered dish lunch at the Donald Bowers home and observed a very interesting program after the lunch. I News From Big Bend I______________ By Gef^a Reberta_______________ BIG BENO • Mr and Mrs Ted Avery were Tuesday overnight guests of Don Avery at Heyburn. Mr. and Mrs. Noel Tup peny are rejoicing over the arrival of a great-grandson John Steven, born last week to their grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Luciano of Denver Colorado. Mrs. Winifred Bennett, Mrs. Leroy Bennett and Mrs. Dyre Roberts attended Wo men’s Association meeting at the home of Mrs Verl Bishop in Apple Valley. Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Boyce Van DeWater and Mrs. Varner Hopkins attended a Mother-Daughter tea at the Baptist Church Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Pack wood have been vacationing at Riggins. Mrs. Ben Witty. Libby Miller and Dan Chaney attended youth Meeting at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Ball in Roswell Sunday evening. Mrs. Dyre Roberts atten ded the Happy Dozen Pi nochle Club party at the home of Mrs. Harold Castor at Owyhee J unction Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Avery and Mrs. Bud Walker of I I daughter. Mrs. Gloria An derson at Fall City, Washing ton Friday and Saturday they attended the wedding of an old friend, Mrs. Velma Alien in Seattle. They returned home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smith of Cortez, Colorado are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Noel Tuppeny. Mr. and Mrs. Joey Olenik and daughters of Parma called on Mr. and Mrs. Don Roberts and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ross of Eugene came Tues day evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Chaney and fmily. They came to be here for Deanna’s High School graduation next Sunday. Mrs. John Luceano of Denver, came Tuesday eve ning to spend a few days with her parents. Mr. and Mrs Noel Tuppeny and attend funeral services for a cousin. Ruthie Miller of Caldwell. Mrs Dallas Chaney was called back to work Monday night at Simplots after being laid off last week because of the fire. In last weeks news, we made a mistake and had Ernest Mausling celebrating his 86th birthday instead of 87 which it should have been. Sorry. Weiser visited their grand- KINGMAN KOLONY NEWS WITT-♦-♦-♦-PHONE 372-2183 Parma. Miss Jeannette Martin of Frankie Rhodes goat had Clarkston and Mrs. Vincent baies Friday night, a buck Scott of Culdesac came and a doe. Both doing fine. Saturday afternoon to spend Sunday afternoon callers of a few days here while Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Conant Bernice Toomb has knee were Mr and Mrs Ralph surgery. Joining the Phifers Lewis and family of Ñu for Saturday supper and Acres, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sunday dinner was Mrs. Conant and family and Jim Jerry Freitag and children of Conant Nyssa. Mrs. Grace Cearley of Mrs. Shirley Smith of Big Emmett came Friday and is Bend was a Wednesday visiting her daughter, Mr afternoon caller of Mrs. Bill and Mrs. Myron Osborn and Conant. family. Mrs. Carl Piercy, Mrs. Don J*y Kvgar accompanied Fox and Mrs. Bill Toomb the Hays family and went to attended the Happy Dozen the track meet at John Day Card Club meeting at the Saturday. home of Mrs. Doris Castor at Monday afternoon callers Owyhee Corners, Friday af of Mrs. Ed Nedrow were ternoon. Maria and Janie Castro. Mr. and Mrs. Klaas Laan Monday evening callers were and Russell and Tracy Martin Delores Leos and Rosie went to the Boise airport Martinez. Sunday afternoon and bro Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nedrow ught Mary Macy home. She visited Mr. and Mrs. Max flew in from San Francisco Mitchell Wednesday. and will be visiting in the Saturday evening callers in Klaas Laan home. the Ed Nedrow home were Frank Rhodes spent the Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martinez weekend at Hell's Canyon at Sr.. Mrs. Tony Martinez. Jr. Oxbow Dam. He went fishing and daughters Adriana and with the Bass Anglers Club at Zoanna. ♦-BY DALE
