fi- w'■ y 1J I Libra ry Eugene, Ore» 974C3 SITY JOURNAL NYSSAGA? 7 1st Year 4 Thursday, August 11.1977 32nd Issue Town Crier I MHR Republican Leader to Visit Area Listening and meeting people it the way House Republican Leader Roger Martin describe* hi* upcom­ One of the joys of living in this small community is ing visit to the Ontario area knowing so many people by on August 15. their first name* and by Martin, 42. strongly hint* getting acquainted and In­ that he will be a candidate for volved over the years one Governor in 1978. Ontario knows there are many people will be one stop on his 17 who care about other*. One town tour of Eastern and of these person* is Grover Southern Oregon as he "test* the water" for hi* guberna Lytle. Grover wrote me a letter last week with a torial bid. The Lake Oswego Repre request, a* usual not for himself, but for some kid*, tentative will meet with local who I'm not sure he even Republicans and other* in the know* all their name*. As community. many of you know Grover is "Too many potential can­ now up in year* and unable to didates don't take time to get around, but he doe* enjoy listen to people in all parts of sitting in the yard. Anyway Oregon." Martain said. "I he wanted to put a classified want to find out first-hand ad in the paper asking for about their concern* and some wire and pole* to make needs." a backstop for these boy* to According to Martin, those play baseball in the lot across concern* and need* must be the street from hi* home. He translated into practical, prob­ wants this backstop to lem solving approaches. prevent one of these boy* "Unfortunately, we are from being hit by a car. Part seeing more government by of hi* letter read like this: “I symbolism than government sit in my old chair out on the by realistic solution." said lawn and enjoy seeing the Martin. kids play ball across the The six-term legislator has street. I hold my breath every long been a strong voice for time the catcher misses the efficient, responsible govern­ ball and it rolls put into the ment. He say*. "Government street and one of the boy* run should only do for people after it. There is a lot of' what they can't do for traffic at the junction of themselves." But he add* North Third Street and Green that today "Government is Avenue. I have mentioned more often a burden than a this to some people and they helpmate." have said, "Oh. let the parents take care of it.'* Being the concerned gentle­ man that he is. Grover decided that something had to be done. he adver­ tised. and by .-nd of thia week he had an answer to his problem. The City Recreation Committee had an old back- Martin notes that state spending ha* increased four­ fold since 1973 and asks, "How many Oregonians can say they arc getting four times more benefit from state government than they were four years ago?” He contend* that when the Governor termed his most recent budget as "hold-the- line." he was misleading the people. "Taxpayers won't be able to stand many more 'hold-the-line' budgets that increase 43 percent." said • a • The Thunderegg Day* Martin. Martin is a native Ore­ were apparently successful gonian whose grandfather from the number of people and vehicles in our town last settled near Lake Oswego in weekend. Not knocking any­ 1904 He graduated from one in particular, though the University of Oregon and perhaps not understanding served two years in the either, but why build a Army. He now is vice- president of Martin Electric, beautiful building like Me- Partland Hall which will or a small electrical supply firm. The House Republican can be in use all year round Leader was elected to that without air conditioning??? post for the second time this • • • legislative session. In addi­ tion he is Secretary of the Energy Committee of the Two issue* ago there was a National Conference of State picture of resident* at Mal­ Legislatures. heur Memorial Nursing A strong conservationist. Home sitting around a patio Martin was one of 18 table with benches in the recipients of the American yard of the home. It was Motors Corporation Conser­ written that thia table waa vation Award. He also is a donated by the Hospital former member of the Na­ Auxiliary, but it was actually tional Advisors Board to the purchased with money given Bureau of Sport fisheries. by friend* and interested Martin and his wife. person* to the home at Janet, have three children. Christmas time. The kit was assembled by Ralph Law­ rence and Dick Tensen so it NOTICE could be in use this summer. The Disabled American More people who care, nice Veteran* will be holding isn't it? a For-get-me-not drive • • • Aug. 15 to Aug. 20. (Will be In Nyssa, Monday, August 15| Not being a water sport* This drive will be buff i* no excuse for the error County Wide. We are in 1 made two or three time* on need of money to help the front page last week The Veterans In the when I mentioned the River V.A. Hospitals. This Runner canoe a* a Road year we will be wearing Runner canoe. Really I do paper For-Get-Me-Not know the difference between caps. a river and a road and can Walter Mundi, Adjutant offer no excuse for the error. Treasurer, D-day Chap­ My deepest apologies to the ter 18 D.A.V. builder* of the River Runner* ■ /5‘ per Copy Stringer and Currey to Open Livestock Auction I ■y Pat Saves* stop donated to them from John Messick and the City will repair and place the backstop on the lot by next spring. Just to let you know that others in that same area are concerned for the neigh­ borhood children there. Paul Penrod. of the Park Avenue Baptist Church, (owners of the lot on which the ball games are held) keeps the weeds mowed and litter picked up so the ballgames can be played. Concerned citizens have become a rare breed, as becoming involved is not the thing most people do today, but let’s hope that the Grover Lytles' are always around keeping their eyes on the kids across the street. Thunderegg Capital «8 Í 1 reopening. The Ontario Livestock Com­ According to Currey, re­ mission will reopen for modeling will consist of new business August 23 after a heating and cooling systems closure of some months. New to provide more overall partners in the firm will be comfort and convenience. Fred Currev. formerly with Plans are underway also to Owyhee Cattle Company of provide lunch counter ser­ Ontario, and C. John Stringer vice for sandwiches and a former ow ner and manager coffee. of Ontario Livestock Com­ Improvements will also be mission Company. provided in working alleys for Auction sale* will be livestock handling in the resumed on Tuesday, the day yard The partners also stress traditional for livestock auc­ that the Ontario sale yard is - tions at the yard. capable of handling more According toCurrey. a new livestock than ever. partner of the facility, the Phone calls for consign­ builidng and grounds are ment may be made at the currently being readied for number used before. 889- their first sale day this 8636. after August IS. month. Persons wishing to make The auction, once Ore­ consignments may now call gon's largest provides a 889-8500. convenient marketing loca­ "Due to banking policy, tion for eastern Oregon a* the system of paying by well as southwest Idaho drafts will no longer be ranchers and livestock buyers acceptable." said Currey. he said. “Other policies will remain The reopening was promp­ much the same.” ted by a need for a local He said the new system is livestock market within Ore­ not intended to exclude any gon. Due to current range buyer, but that bank policy conditions and public concern forces such a change. the partners planned the TAILGATING BECOMES a family affair as is shown by the owners of the Nugget Lapidary Shop of Spokane, Washington. The many unique rock displays was of interest to both older viewers and the infant set. Mrs. Michael Oliver and young son Owen, newcomers to Nyssa from Winfield. Kansas, found the Thunderegg Davs a new and fascinating experience. DeBoers Attend Thunderegg CENEX Conference Bays B> City Water Conservation Program Working During the month of July, the City of Nyssa pumped a tout of 54.016.000 million gallons of water while last July. 62.735.000 gallon* were used. Water conservation to date since City Council directed alternate-dav sprinkling is Dr. Ross Attends Summer Seminar Dr. Bert Ross of Trea­ sure Valley Animal Hospital. Nyssa attended the summer meeting of the Idaho Ve­ terinary Medical Association at McCall. Idaho. August 4-6. The Association presented seminars by three very out­ standing speakers. Dr. Alan Parker. Professor of Neurology at the Univer­ sity of Illinois spoke to the group on neurological, brain, spinal cord and nervous system disorders. He has authored over seventy pub­ lications and is an interna­ tional speaker. Dr. Parker is an active clinical consultant at the Berwyn Veterinary Associates Hospital in Chi­ cago and to International Bio­ Test as a researcher. He is now Consulting Vetennarv Editor to Canine and Feline Practice Journals. Dr. Kenneth Keahey. Di­ rector of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Michigan State University, discussed a general theme of pathological diagnosis of cattle diseases of impor­ tance in Idaho. In addition to being author and co-author of over twenty publications. Dr. Keahey has served as chair­ man of the North Central Conference of the Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, president of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and consultant for Enter- genes Programs to USDA- APHIS Dr. David Olson. Asso­ ciate Professor. Associate Veterinary Pathologist and Extension Veterinary in the Department of Veterinary Science at the University of Idaho spoke on swine di­ seases and herd health programs. Dr. Ross is a number of the Executive Hoard of the Idaho Vctcrinars Medical Association and is chairman ot the professional rel ittons coiomitice ol that organi ration Y drastic decrease. shown as follows: 1977 1976 1977 1976 May 630 hrs 101 Ohrs May 26.241.000 42.695,000 June 1.368 hrs. 1722 hrs. June 49.371.000 55.335.000 July 1350 hrs. 2463 hrs July 54.016,000 62.735.000 r.. In spite of an electric rate To. 129.628,000 160.765.000 increase, the City saved During the three months of 5268.60 in pumping charges water restriction, the City ha* since the restrictions began pumped 31,137,000 gallons on May 2. 1977. less than last year. Pumping hours also show a School Beard Tournament *••»» to Begin Aug. 16 The City of Nyssa will conduct its annual open Horseshoe Tournament in Lion's Park beginning on August 16. at 7 p.m. Registration for the League will stan at once with entries accepted until 12 noon on August 13. Anyone who is 18 years or older is welcome to enter. A two-dollar fee must be paid at time of registration at City Hall along with the name, address and telephone number of contestant. League play will be con­ ducted on August 16. 18. 23 and 25 with trophies being awarded for top contenders. The City Tournament play will be September 6. 8. 13 and 15. with larger trophies awarded to the top three positions. All League players will be entered into the Tournament Uith no additional fee. WEATHER Prec. Max. Date Min. 65 Aug 3 102 96 65 Aug. 4 64 Aug. 5 93 Aug 6 88 62 .02 Aug. 7 84 61 .04 89 59 Aug. 8 92 Aug 9 55 Aug 10 55 Owyhee Reservoir Storage 8-10-77 262.650 Acre Feet 8 10-76 521.190 Acre Feet The Nyssa School Board moved closer last night in getting action on roof repair on phases two and three of the new buildings, which inculdes the gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria, and multi-purpose room. Meeting in regular session the board discussed a pro­ posed contract with R. A. Chambers of Eugene, prime contractor for phases two and three, and Fox and Sons Roofing ot Nyssa, roofing contractor, that would pro­ ud« the district with a ten \ car roof, maintenance program on those buildings. Under the agreement Fox would put the roof in “first class condition" guarantee the roofs for two years, and then continue maintenance for eight years. The roof of the high school classroom building will be repaired within the next few weeks. Robert Smith, archi­ tect. reported that repairs had already been ordered and would be done according to specifications of Johns- Manville of Colorado. The Nyssa Road Deptart- ment is now putting asphalt on the main school parking lot along Adrian Boulevard, the building committee is meeting today to decide if funds are available to put asphalt on other streets and parking lots around the school. City Councilman Max Brit­ tingham presented to the Again Inunderegg Mays arc over, and ume again to start planning tor next year. Emil Wohlcke. chairman of Thunderegg Day* reported "This was the biggest and best show ever and that next vear they are going to built the buying part instead of the selling pan as in previous years." If you Nyssan's wanted to know how many tailgaters it would take to fill the elementry and high school lawns, your answer would be 117. But remember there were 12 dealers inside McPartland Hall also. If you remember not finding a parking spot when you wanted to go see the show. I'll tell you why. there were 7.000 viewers to see the show during the five days. Well Nyssa's Thunderegg Days must have something to offer since people from 36 states. 5 Canadian provinces and six countries attended. Also remember going by the South Park and seeing campers, and trailers and tents and what ever? there were 60 units parked there. The Lions Club barbecue, the Methodist Church's ice cream social and the Catholic Church group who served Mexican food went over great again this year. They are again expected for next year along with maybe another event or two. It looks as if Thunderegg Days is already starting to perk with 91 tailgaters signed up for next year. Looks as if Nyssa will get back to normal again until next August anyway Mr. and Mrs. Dirk deBoer of Nyssa. Oregon recently attended a three-day Young Couples Conference spon­ sored by Cenex at the Inn at Otter Crest. Otter Rock. Oregon. "Your Cooperative Involve ment" was the theme of the conference. Good fellowship, enthusiasm and informality were the order for the day. Sessions relating to coopera­ tive principles, responsibili­ ties of a co-op board, manager and women s roles in cooperatives highlighted the first afternoon. The group enjoyed the challenges put to them by Clinton Reeder from Oregon State University. The second session al­ lowed the couples to discuss Cenex, the role of Farm Organizations and a coopera­ tives financial needs. The Farm Organizations and how necessary they are in Ame­ rica today was discussed by W. C. Harris. Oregon State Granee Master and Dwvte Wilson. Ex. Vice-President Washington-Oregon Farmers Union. Virgil Knudson. Cenex Vice President Public Rela- »ions, was guest speaker at the banquet Tuesday eve­ ning. and truly portrayed the role of his position. Wednesday morning ses­ sion included some co-op case studies. This was a brainstorming session where couples participated and sha­ red ideas about improving their cooperative's services. This was the second con­ ference held for Oregon young couples, and was sponsored jointly by Cenex. Oregon State Grange-Wash- ington-Oregon Farmers Un­ ion and the local cooperatives served by Cenex. Cenex, based in South St. Paul. Minnesota is a regional supply cooperative; serving more than 1200 local coopera­ tives with a comprehensive line of farm and home products. Continued on Page 8 NYSSA WATER USE This chart is a daily pumping record from Wednesday 0900 A.M. through Tuesday 0900 A M. of each week. According to the national average. Nyssa resident* should use 425.100 gallon* per dav. Dale Gallons Used Wednesday 1,747,000 Thursday 1.776.000 I.827.OOO 1 rida« Saturday 1.792.000 1.898.000 Sunday 1.878.(810 Monday 1,602.(881 Tu« •>