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Now, how will it arrive? 4 Church transplant gets okay -•—I By PAUL K E L L E R News Editor V. i» V r r -"» THIS OLD church, a long time resident of George, will someday (somehow) find itself In Sandy. (Poet Photo) George is giving Sandy a church. While it may sound like a husband presenting his wife with an unusual an niversary gift, the proper nouns really aren’t people, they’re cities. The gift is still unusual. If everything goes as planned, the Old George Presbyterian Church will soon relocate in Sandy after spending 82 years on a shady knoll in George, located 25 miles southeast of Sandy in the quiet foothills of the Cascades. The Sandy Pioneer Association sub mitted a bid several months ago to the United Presbyterian Church for the old building. A telephone call from the Presbyterian church last Friday to Mrs. Dorothy Depro, secretary of the Sandy Pioneer Association, finally confirmed the pioneer group’s acquisition of the building. Pioneer Association members envision the religious relic’s rebirth as a historic museum in Meinig Memorial Park behind city hall. The City of Sandy has responded favorably to the idea, realizing the charm of the old time steeple and bell tower church, coupled with its pioneer heritage. Back in July of 1893, the tall-steepled building first filled with a handful of local farmers referred to their place of grace as The First German Presbyterian Church of Eagle Park. According to John G. Phillips, clerk of the Presbytery of the Cascades, the faded white structure is remembered today as the Old George Presbyterian Church and the St. John’s Presbyterian Church at George. The Sandy Pioneer Association had been holding its breath awaiting a decision on their request for the handsome and historic piece of architecture. At times rumors flittered through town that nearby Estacada had somehow been granted rights to the old church building. The big question circulating at present is now that Sandy has the church, how is getting it here? Many hold high hopes of a helicopter service transporting the church here. Hauling it by truck would probably mean cutting the steeple off and sectioning the building. A multitude of power lines and phone wires between George and Sandy would add to the headache of a highway Journey. Carl Hatfield Jr., Sandy city manager, has done some checking on such an un dertaking He counted nearly 400 power wires that could prevent passage of the structure. Reports last sum m er indicated a whirleybird service involved in logging east of George was willing to play “ stork” and deliver the church as a promotional endeavor. L ike the Estacada ru m o r, a fte r checking, such tales prove a trifle misleading The director of Forest Operations for Columbia Helicopters said this week that moving the church with one of his chop pers would depend on the “ structural integrity” of the building. He cast doubt on whether or not the old church in George could be yanked up into the clouds. “ Buildings are built to sit on something” he explained. “We’ve tried hauling brand new A-frames with our helicopters and even they wouldn't hold together.” How ard B erg er, local banker and chairman of the Sandy Pioneer’s com mittee to find a museum, began Sandy's successful quest for the church over a year ago. Called on by the Presbytery of the Cascades to make an appraisal on the building, Berger happened to mention that the old church would make a perfect museum for his Pioneer Association back in Sandy ’’The Presbytery’s board of missions thought it was a wonderful idea,” reflects Berger. “At the time, they indicated they would be willing to give the church away if we were to restore it and use it as a museum, ” Berger said (Continued on Page 2) Surveys go out to city residents Next week each resident in Sandy will a city, based on the wishes of the people receive a confidential housing survey from The new federal program will also the city. The questionnaire will be a provide additional funds to the qualifying multiple-choice form, requiring about a cities the following two years. minute and a half to complete. Once the housing surveys have been This minute and a half is very important to every resident and businessman in re tim e d to the city and tabulated, this Sandy, as the data is required to obtain information, plus other data the city is federal funding of community develop gathering, will be submitted to the federal ment projects in the city under the government for its evaluation. Housing and Community Development Act A num ber of citizen p a rtic ip a tio n of 1974. meetings will also be held to help decide The cities in Clackamas, Washington what types of programs Sandy should ask and M ultnom ah counties, excluding the federal government to finance. Portland, w ill be vying for 8789,000 of To make it easier to return the federal dollars. These funds can be used questionnaire, a postage-paid return for any type of projects that are needed by envelope will be provided with each one. £¿aédy A À g, G reat Way To The M t. Hood Playground Voi. 65 Single Copy 15c SANDY, OREGON. THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1975 Sandy leads way in plans for Bicentennial S atirday Sandy became the first city in the state to receive a Bicentennial flag and certificate naming it as an official Bicentennial city. Sandy was selected to host Clackamas County’s inauguration into the nation’s Bicentennial year by the Clackamas County A m erican B icentennial Com mission this July. Sandy Civic Services, Inc., a local Melvin Haneberg that even though he was organization comprised of representatives from nearly every civic group in town ia in still Interested in staying on the city council he planned to resign rather than charge of Uie big event. Frank Quinlan, executive director of the Jeopordize the council. State Bicentennial Commission, made the A city charter came to Richard’s aid. Monday night the council decided to presentation to Mayor Melvin Haneberg follow Chapter S3 of the City Charter which on behalf of the city. At the ceremony he commended Sandy, allows for a temporary councilperson to fill in for any officer unalbe to serve on the especially Sandy Civic Services for getting their plans rolling on the upcoming four council. The council could have opted for a day Bicentennial celebration set for July permanent replacement, also provided for 10-14. Gary Sandblast, chairman of Sandy’s in the charter. How ever, they chose to m aintain Bicentennial Committee, said he expects Richards and elect a replacement to serve 40,000 to 50,000 people to travel to Sandy to no longer than six months, or until partake in the kick-off celebration. The four day festival will open Thursday Richards can return to his council chair. The council also placed a six month evening, the second week in July, with a maximum on the replacement’s tem coronation ceremony at the high school for a Miss Bicentennial of Clackamas County. porary term At their next regular meeting, scheduled An Air National Guard unit from Hillsboro for Feb 3, the council will decide and elect is scheduled to present a flag show. A carnival, to run all four days, will a replacement for Richards to serve until begin the same evening at Sandy High he is unhobbled from his legal tie, provided School. Playland Shows, the company that this happens within 180 days. With Richards' seat unattended, the presents the carnival at the Oregon State F air and Oregon City’» Territorial Days, council is vulnerable for a Ge vote. has been contacted by Sandy Civic Ser vices, to provide its complete assortment of rides and booths. Friday has been set aside as “youth day” during the Bicentennial celebration here. A myriad of activitiea are planned especially for the kids throughout town. The popular Mt. Hood players will travel down to Sandy Friday evening to present Uie live drama “George Washington Slept Here.” A Bicentennial theme patriotic parade will highlight the third day of Sandy’s countywide kick-off festivities. Parade applications were sent out by Sandy Civic Services this week. Due to an anticipated demand from prospective participants throughout the county (some of which have already come in ,) Sandblast said the parade’s size might have to be limited. He therefore encourages all Sandy area businesses and other applicants to pick up and fill out a parade application as soon as possible. For more Information, contact requests that memorials be made to the Gary Sandblast at 883-5439. The U.S. Army Divisional band from Ft. Sandy public library. Mrs. Barnum is survived by her Lewis, Wash., and the Army Bag Pipe husband, Gordon L ., Sandy; a sister, Band will Join in the parade. Also ap Dorothy Stewart, Canada; and a brother, pearing Saturday will be the Clackamas County Drum and Bugle Corps. Phillip C. Jonsrud, Sandy. « Council action retains Richards The Sandy City Council took steps Monday night to prevent a legality from keeping one of its members permanenGy off his council seat. A technical conflict of interest is keeping Vem Richards, newly elected city coun cilman, from participating on the council Richards has yet to occupy his seat since his appointment took effect two meetings ago. He has attended these two meetings as a member of the audience. The local attorney is currenUy filling in for his law partner Judge George Howeiler as Justice of the Peace in Court No. 1 in Sandy. Howeiler is recuperating from injuries received when he was struck by an automobile while crossing a Sandy street five weeks ago. According to the State A ttorney General, Richards would be exercising a “ clear conflict” and be in violation of existing laws if he performed as judge and councilman slmulatneously He could be serving as Judge in Howeiler’s place from one to three more months. Before Monday night's meeting the legally tied rookie councilman told Mayor weather January 15 January 10 January 17 January 18 January 19 January 20 January 21 Troutdal H 43 60 62 60 49 51 52 are made L Pr 38 .04 38 10 38 05 38 w 38 M 31 00 32 is by 8 :30 am . Former Sandy librarian dies at 73 Eunice Jonsrud B arnum , Sandy librarian and member of one of Sandy’s pioneer families, died Tuesday in a Gresham hospital after a brief illness. She was 72. Although she had retired as head librarian at the Sandy library in 1972, Mrs. Barnum worked there part time until her illness. H er varied c a re e r Included teaching Journalism, plus stints at the service stations and newspaper route her husband, Gordon, operated, as well as library work. Eunice Roberta Jonsrud was born Dec. 24, 1902, in Kelso to Robert and Mathilda Jonsrud. Her father was the son of Torksl Jonsrud, who came to Kelso in 1878. She attended school in Kelso, and graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland. She continued her education at Reed College, Portland, then at the University of Oregon, where she earned a degree In Journalism in 1925. Following thia, she worked for the Oregon Journal newspaper in Portland Her Journalism career was cut short when she took a teaching Job in Longview, Wash. Then her quest for big city life took her to Los Angeles, where she was em ployed as a switchboard operator, a Job she continued when she returned to Port land. After her marriage in 1938 to Gordon Barnum, the couple made their home in Uie Sandy area, where Mrs. Barnum taught school and helped with the couple's service stations and later their Oregonian delivery route. Mrs. Barnum became head librarian at the Sandy library in 1988, when the library was still in the Women’s Club Hall, and worked on the design of the new library, which was completed in 1989. She stayed on as head librarian until her retirement in 1972, then worked part time there. Funeral servlcea will be held Friday, Jan. 24, at 2 p m in the Sandy Funeral Home chapel. Private Interment will follow at the Scandinavian cemetery, Sandy. In lieu of flowers, the family No. 4 t ' U N R A V E L IN G SANDY'S Bicentennial flag Is ( I) Frank Quinlan, executive director sf the state Bicentennial Com- m iasiea and Sandy M a y e r M elvin Haneberg. Jee Yonngbinth, Saady city councilman, who served as master of ceremonies at the flag raising session, stands between the two. The second annual Sandy Mountain Festival, featured in Meinig Memorial Park behind city hall, opens its two day arts and crafts show Saturday. Last year's mountain festival attracted thousands for a day of fim in the park. S aturday night a special ground series of colorful h isto rical scenes beginning with Paul Revere » gailup. A Sandy High School history class is drafting the n a rra tiv e fo r this presentation. Background music will be provided by the U.S. Army band. animated fireworks display will depict a (Continued on Pago 2) NOTICE OF IMMEDIATE REFUND General Motors has announced rebates up to *500 on specified 1975 models of Chevrolet small cars Vega, Nova, and Monza 2 + 2 . Carlson Chevrolet has an excellent selection of above models for immediate delivery. You may usa your robate for your down payment or any way you wish. THIS OFFER EXTENDS ONLY TO FEB. 21, 1975 We also havo a few remaining 1974's a t huge savings, and remember WE NEED YOUR TRADE. Eunice Barnum PETE  CARLSON MS-4111 S A N D Y Opaa Sunday
