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>f orvgpn í. /7UC3 X JOURNAL NYSSA 70th Year 46 th Issue The Sugar City Nyssa, Oregon Thursday, November I1, 1976 Thunderegg Capitol J 5 * Per Copy Nyssa Girl Crowned Miss Malheur County Dog and Garbage Violations Increase A Nyssa girl did it again! Miriam Kunkel was named Miss Malheur County 1976 at a pageant held Saturday evening at the Ontario High School. Miriam is the daugh- An upsweep in garbage burning complaints and vio lations of the leash law is bogging down municipal court sessions, a spokesman for the City announced today. According to Police Chief Alvin Allen many people are burning garbage in violation of city ordinance which prohibits the burning of perishable garbage. Perish able garbage in general includes vegetable and ani mal trimmings and animal fats. Chief Allen went on to say that while leaves are not considered in the garbage definition, burning wet or decomposed leaves may create a violation if heavy or noxious smoke is created. "Don’t burn vegetable trimmings, green flowers or tomato plants because they do create a noxious smoke which people find offensive." Allen said. "When in doubt, don't.” Town Crier By Pat Savage Hats off and heartiest congratulations to Art Bul lock and his team of mighty Bulldogs for topping Vale on Friday evening. Winning is always great, but to beat Vale leaves one with the feeling of true accomplishment. Let’s face it, our Bulldogs simply outplayed the mighty Vikings, It was a great ballgame and a terrific way to close out the season. • • • We all know that we raise beautiful and accomplished young ladies around this area, and now everyone in the Treasure Valley knows it too. Yes. we have had another Nyssa girl named Miss Malheur County 1976. Miriam Kunkel won the title at the Miss Malheur County Pageant Saturday night. Con gratulations, to Miriam and her proud family. I am sure this attractive and talented young lady will make us ail proud when she represents us at the Miss Oregon Pageant in Seaside. We wish Miriam a most successful year as our local representa tive. Good luck and best wishes. • • • Everybody talks about the weather, and I am sure this month is no exception be cause it has been a most beautiful fall. Just enough chill in the air to make a jacket necessary in the mornings and evenings, but warm enough for bare arms in the afternoon. Don't you enjoy the bright fall colors? Fall, the time of year to be bustling around getting ready for winter, having to let go of summer and looking forward to spring. a a a The first big day of our holiday season is almost here. I mean Thanksgiving of course. Really this holiday is kind of glossed over because after Halloween is over, the stores move into Christmas. Sad. because Thanksgiving is really a family time and not as commercialized as Christ mas. Just have my feeling that this traditional day doesn’t really get its just dues. a a a The flags will be flying on Main Street this Thursday as the traditional Veteran's Day will be observed. Boy Scouts of Troop 419 will set the flags out at 7 a.m. that day. Won't you fly yours at home? Take a little time to honor the many men and women who fought and many gave their lives for this nation. Is it too much to ask, this flying of your flag this Thursday? ter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kunkel of Nyssa. Junie Wilber was first runner-up. She is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Wilber of Ontario. Second runner-up was Debbie May Shaw, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Shaw, Ontario. Also entered in the compe tition were Mary Ann Moss, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russ Moss, Vale, and La- Dawn Bair, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Bair of Nyssa. The new Miss Malheur County is a 1974 graduate of Nyssa High School and is presently a junior at the College of Idaho in Caldwell. Her major at the Caldwell college is in business ma nagement. Dancing lessons for four teen years certainly paid off for this Nyssa lass as she performed a ballet dance to "The Sound of Silence” for her talent presentation. Miss Kunkel received a $350 scholarship which she will use to further her educa tion. She also won a $100 Miss Oregon Pageant partici pation scholarship, a trophy, clothing from local mer chants. a complete set of make-up and a chance to compete in the Miss Oregon pageant at Seaside next summer. An official trophy and $200 was presented to Miss Wilber for her piano solo "Madrid." Miss Shaw sang "Lyin’ Eyes,” while accom panying herself on the guitar and won $100 and a trophy. Miss Moss gave a Karate demonstration for her talent number and Miss Bair performed a jazz dance. Miss Kunkel received the coveted crown from Shan Moss of Nyssa, the current Miss Oregon. Miss Moss also played a flute solo and reminisced about some of her experiences at the Miss America Pageant with Bettv Hupfer. Miss Oregon 1975, who served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Home Economics Luncheon Planned Area home economists interested in hearing about the latest trends in home economics education are invi ted to attend a no-host luncheon at noon on No vember 17 at the Eastside Cafe, according to Carol Knothe, Extension Home Economist. Miss Elaine Carlson. Assis tant Dean of the School of Home Economics, Oregon State University will present a slide presentation at the luncheon for area home economists as well as high school students interested in pursuing home economics as a career. Reservations may be made by calling Carol Knothe, 889-9129. or Karen Tipton. 889-3047. by November 15. BERNARD EASTMAN was presented a plaque from the Nyssa School Board Monday evening in recognition of his 30 years of service to the district as agent of record for the fire insurance program. Presenting the plaque is Bill Schilling, right, ehairman of the board. The inscription reads as follows: MIRIAM KUNKEL, center, won the title of Miss Malheur County Saturday evening in the annual contest. Shan Moss, left, Miss Oregon and the retiring Miss Malheur County, crowned her successor. At right is Betty Hupfer, a former DAS Nysaa school», city and stale offices, both banks, and some bu- »incases will dose Thur» day |today |, November 11 In honor of Veterans Day. Grocery, depart ment «tores, drug stores hardware stores and service stations will remain open. The Jour nal will observe the holiday, as will the Oregon Liquor Control Commission retail store. Big Onion Contest Winners Announced The winners of the ‘‘1976 Big Onion Contest.” spon sored by the Southwest Idaho Onion Growers and the Malheur County On ori Gro wers Associations, are as follows: Tony Miyasako. Homedale Idaho and Kay Inouye, Homedale, Idaho—tie for 1st and 2nd Prize. Onion Weight - 3 pounds and 15 ounces. Kathy Miyasako, Home dale. Idaho, 3rd Prize. Onion Weight. 3 pounds. 9 ounces. Yoshie Yamada. Caldwell, Idaho. 4th Prize. Onion Weight three pounds, six ounces. The winning 1976 Yellow Sweet Spanish Onions were the largest ever turned in for judging in the six year history of the "Big Onion Contest," exceeding the size of the 1972 winner by 3% ounces, according toE.D. Michaelson manager. Awards to the winners will be presented at the next Board of Directors meeting of the two Grower Associations. Miss Oregon who acted as mistress of ceremonies. Miriam is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kunkel of Nyssa, and is attending the College of Idaho in Caldwell. She did a ballet number to win talent honors. Argus Photo. Adrian Starts Work On Sewage Project Construction on Adrian’s $322,790 sewage treatment plant began this week after word the city had been awarded a $198,500 grant by the Environmental Protection Agency. Mayor George Cartwright said the project will include a complete sewage system with a waste stabilization pond, pump station, interceptor sewers and pressure system. The new system will replace septic tanks now used in the community of about 200, Cartwright said. Gell Shunn. Ontario con tractor, was awarded the contract on a bid of $322,790. The contract calls for comple tion by next May. In addition to the $198,500 approved by EP A, the city received a grant of $65,000 from the Farmers Home Administration. The balance will be through the sale of bonds, approved by city voters last year. FHA has agreed to purchase the bonds at 5 percent interest if there are no other purchasers. The contractor has started building the lagoon on the east side of the Snake River, and survey stakes are being placed for the sewer lines around the city. Mayor Cartwright said that the paper work has been completed on the water supply source, and the city has been assured of a grant for $250.000 authorized by the federal government, but this money has not yet been received. Gene Stunz Nominee For OSBA First VP Gene Stunz, Nyssa School Board member, has been nominated for first vice- president of the Oregon School Boards Association. The OSBA. which will hold its 30th annual state-wide convention in Portland No vember 17-19, will elect new officers Thursday, Novembet 18. during their business meeting. Stunz served as second vice-president of the state association this past year. He has served on the Nyssa Board for sixteen years, with two different terms as chair man. If elected to the first vice- president’s position. Stunz will serve a one-year term, starting at the end of the convention. The first vice- president along with the president, second vice-presi dent. seven elected directors. and four ex-officio directors from the Oregon Association of School Executives. Oregon Community College As sembly. Intermediate Educa tion Districts, and the Oregon Board of Education comprise the governing body of the School Boards Association. Currently 304 local school districts, 20 intermediate education districts. 13 com munity college boards, and the State Board of Education are members of the OSBA. Stunz graduated from the Nyssa High School and attended Willamette Univer sity in Salem and the University of Washington. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Wil lamette University College of Law in 1959. Stunz is a partner in the law firm of Henigson. Stunz. and Fonda. Miss Oregon Visits Nyssa Shan Moss. Miss Oregon, told of her experiences at the Miss America pageant when she talked to Nyssa Chamber of Commerce members Wed nesday noon. Shan was one of eight non-finalists to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the pageant. Next week Roger Baker will be the guest speaker. He will tell of his experiences in the East last summer during the bi-centennial celebration. WEATHER Date Max. Mln. Nov. 3 62 32 Nov. 4 61 30 Nov. 5 58 30 Nov. 6 60 31 Nov. 7 62 32 Nov. 8 59 30 Nov. 9 30 55. Nov. 10 29 Owyhee Reservoir Storage 11-8-76 439,090 Acre Feet 11-8-75 523,280 Acre Feet “BERNARD EASTMAN In appreciation of over 30 years service to the Nysaa School Board and Superintendents as Agent of Record. This award Is given for the advice and help given the school district with the Insurance program. NYSSA SCHOOL DiSIKICl 26" Idaho Power Company’s chairman said Wednesday the defeat of nuclear-plant bans in six states indicates "deep concern" over future energy supplies and voter recognition that nuclear gen eration along with coal, are the nation's "best means" of preventing shortages. Albert Carlsen was com menting on rejection of the bans by Oregon. Washing ton. Montana. Ohio. Arizona and Colorado voters in the only balloting on the question in last week's election. A similar proposal was de feated in California last June. In other voting on energy- related questions, a proposal to establish so-called “life line" electric rates was defeated by more than I million votes in Ohio. Mean while, proposed "fiat" rates were defeated by a wide margin in Massachusetts. "No one with a complete understanding of this na- tion’s entire energy situation, including our short supplies and rising prices of oil and natural gas. would be fool hardy enough to vote to slam the door on nuclear genera tion as a source of the increased supplies of elec tricity we will need in the future." Carlsen said. "That goes for coal, too. Nuclear and coal-fired gener ation, together with what ever conservation efforts the public is willing to make, must perform significant roles because there are no acceptable or feasible alter natives." Nuclear generation. Carl sen said, “is one of the alternatives we are studying to meet the need for additional capacity that the Idaho Public Utilities Com mission has recognized we will face after 1981." Two Fair Board Members Decline Reappointment Two Ontario county fair board members, Chairman Gordon Capps and Fran McLean, have told the county court they will not consider reappointment when their terms expire December 31. Capps, a nine-year mem ber. said he feels the board needs new ideas and leaders. He added that the county court’s decision last month to locate the new county exten sion service building without discussing it with the fair board, at the fairgrounds reinforced his decision, McLean denied his notice to the court had anyting to do with the construction site "Dogs must be licensed prior to March 1 of each year,” the Chief said, "and proof that the dog has had it's rabies shot must be furnished at the time of application for license.” He defined dogs running at large as any dog not on a rope, chain, leather or similiar leash not exceeding ten feet in length being on a street, alley, public property or on premises other than that belonging to its owner. He urged all dog owners to adhere to the city ordinance. “If there is any doubt concerning ordinance restric tion on dogs, please don't hesitate to call our dispatcher for guidance.” Allen said. City Council Awards Bids For Roofing, Tractor Two newly elected council men, Bill Morrison and Max Brittingham, attended the regular meeting of the Nyssa City Council Tuesday eve ning. Marion Tracy was re elected to the council, and the other new councilman elected in last Tuesday's election was Glade Chadwick They take office in January. The council awarded a roofing bid to Ontario Roof ing in the amount of $2,277 for re-roofing the City Library. They also gave Owyhee Truck and Implement the award for a 12-horsepower mower-tractor for the ceme tery and parks in the amount of $1,995. A resolution establishing sludge dumping fees at the sewage treatment plant by independent vendors was passed, establishing rates of $21 per load up to 2.000 gallons, with a cent a gallon over 2,000 gallons. Passed to second reading SERVICE TO SCOUTING brought honors to three persons involved in Scout programs in the Seven Rivers District. Last night at a banquet meeting. Dr. Kenji Yaguchi. district Nuclear Energy Ban Defeated The Chief then pointed out to new city residents that all dogs are required to have a license after 30 days from January to December of each year. Ordinance No. 464. providing rules and regulations to govern dumping of sludge into city sewage system; Ordinance No. 465 renewing the Malheur Home Tele phone Company franchise; and Ordinance No. 466 policing River Park with the same control as a contiguous annexation. The council requested that the Planning Commission reconsider zone recommen dations for the Sparks & Baker Trailer Court. The council also established policies on employee atten dance at conventions and training workshops. No city funds would be expended for conventions, but training workshops and conferences would be funded. A determination was made to deduct the expenses of pro-tem judge from the municipal judge’s salary dur ing his absence on scheduled court days. chairman, seen above second from left, presented Bruce Reeder, left, and Reed Ray, right. Awards of Merit and Pat Savage the "Roundup Mug.” See story. Three Honored For Scouting Contributions Reed Ray, Pat Savage and Bruce Reeder were honored during the Seven Rivers District Scout Award banquet at the Charoláis Restaurant in Ontario last week. Ray and Reeder each received the district Award of Merit. In presenting the awards, Kenji Yaguchi, dis trict chairman, listed the contributions Ray has made over the years. He has been a scout master for five years, explorer advisor for one year. choice. He sent his notice before the decision on the extension service building was made and said he had enjoyed his six years’ service with the board. Judge Roy Hirai said he had received word of Me- Lean's desire to not be reappointed and said, "I am sorry to hear this. He is a good man on the board." was chairman of the com mittee in the LDS church, and institutional represen tative for five years. He earned the Eagle Scout rank with three palms and the Wood Badge. Scouter’s Key and the Order of the Arrow as a young man. He is a resident of Nyssa. Reeder, a Parma resident, was honored for his work with Cub Scouts. He has been cubmaster for three years in Parma and for six months in New Plymouth. He also serves as president of the Treasure Valley Pharma cists Association. Pat Savage. Nyssa, a former Silver Fawn award winner, was presented a Roundup Mug for her out standing work in organizing Pack 419 in Nyssa, Yaguchi said. John Warnick Ore-Ida Boy Scout Council Executive, was the speaker for the banquet.
