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About Sandy post. (Sandy, Oregon) 1938-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1978)
M M M « E AHPT (O»».) EOET * * * * 0 * *■• * * ’ • ,,e t Fire deaths increase An alarming number of fire related death* occured in Oregon during November according to the State Fire Marshall's office Fourteen persons perished in house fires during the month, the highest number of fire deaths reported since January, 1977 Three of the deaths *e re children under age 12. Nine of the deaths were attributed to asphyxiation, four to burns and one to physical injuries received while attempting to escape the fire Carelessness with smoking materials, cigarettes and matches was the leading cause of the tragic fires, accounting for eight of the deaths Over indulgence in alcoholic beverages was also a factor m a high percentage of the smoker related fires Historically, the month of January and February are usually the worst months of the year for residential type fires This is due to cold weather placing peak demands on heating and electrical systems, holiday party activities, holiday decorations of flammable materials and the use of electrical appliances such as popcorn poppers with frayed cords reminds those who own smoke detectors to test the devices and replace the battery if necessary. A functioning smoke detector is a life saving gift that would he welcomed by friends and loved ones this holiday season, he added The increased use of candles, especially when used in conjunction with flammable or combustible decorations, are also a significant hazard. All candles should have a non combustible base and should be extinguished when oc cupants of the room leave the area Fundraising chairman appointed State Fire Marshall Clyde Centers said Oregonians should be p a rtic u la rly careful during the holiday season and help reduce seasonal loses of property and life from fire All of these fires can be prevented with a little care, caution and common sense, he said. The Fire Marshall also Ed Ellis, 32. vice president of I D . Inc., Portland, has been named Tri-County Chairman of the March of Dimes in charge of fund raising Ellis is a University of Oregon graduate, member of Tournament Golf Inc . and Chairman of The Oregon Product L ia b ility Task Force Barlow Trail Inn - ANNOUNCES - Live Country Music Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m. • 2 a.m. Jam Session Sunday, 5 - 10 p.m. ALSO SMORGASBORD (All you can eat) 6-9 p.m. every Tues. ‘4.95 adults; ’/» Price, 6-12 vrs. Kids under 6 eat free! New owners Bea and Homer Barlow Trail Inn Mwj 26 bat«««« W«leb«> I ZigZag 622-9995 r Remodeled bank A R TISTS' C O N C EPTIO N of a remodeled Clackamas County Bank in Sandy shows how the facility should look in late spring when completed. The S5M.0M expansion project w ill include more tellers' windows, expansion of drive-up banking facilities, a new walk-up window outdoors and extensive remodeling indoors, according to bank chairman Kent Hall. The bank w ill be enlarged from 5.000 to 7.000 square feet. Epping Engineers of Salem are the designers, while Woodburn Construction Co. Is the contractor. OSU learns how to find best wind potential Oregon State University scientists believe they have a fast and cheap way to find the places with the best potential for wind power energy developments in the Northwest and the nation. T h e y 're using wind- deformed trees (m ostly Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine so far) as indicators of wind potential This coming year, they’ll look at other trees, particularly oaks, and shrubs such as sagebrush and coastal salai The research is funded by the U S D epartm ent of Energy. TM She could teach you a thing.or two about retirement. 9.T. J “ T ree deform ation ap pears to be a sensitive in dicator of annual wind speed, direction and percent of useable winds," John E. Wade and E . Wendell Hewson report in a new research summary. “ This technique could appropriately be used as a first stage in a wind survey. Then instrum ents (w ind gauges) could be used to more precisely pick the best sites for giant aerogenerators that would convert wind into elec tricity,’’ they noted. “ There's absolutely no question about the potential benefits of wind power as a s u p p le m e n ta ry en erg y source for the Northwest and the nation.” the OSU at mospheric scientists em phasized. Wind power is capable of supplying from 5 to 10 per cent of the electrical energy requirements of the U.S. by the year 2000 and perhaps even more than that in the Northwest, earlier work by Hewson, Wade and Robert W. Baker showed Hewson has helped pioneer wind power research in this country. Working with the three on the new project are Richard Holbo, OSU forest climatologist who has been conducting research on the response of coniferous trees to wind fluctuation; Donald Zobel. botany professor whose area of specialty is the relationship of plant species and forest communities to the environm ent; and C h a r le s R o s e n fe ld , geography professor who is an expert on aerial photo interpretation G raduate students Peter Maule and Dennis Lueck are also in volved in the study Aerial photos are being eyed as a way to provide additional speed-up in the site identification and selection process They are used to help find areas with wind deformed vegetation. ‘‘If wind power is to be cost com petitive and quickly im plem ented, rapid and inexpensive techniques must be used to identify sites with the best wind power potential,” Wade observed. “ There isn’t the time or the money to make thousands of readings with wind in struments over large areas, some of them rugged and remote. We view the use of wind-deformed vegetation as a significant short-cut in the process. The most likely areas could be found this way, then we could zero in with wind instruments.” Wind speed, persistence and direction ‘‘are all written into the trees” that have been buffeted and bent over long periods, Wade con tinued. Wind-blown trees have been "calibrated,” it was noted, according to the degree of deformation and can be used to predict mean annual wind speed to within 15 precent of the actual value. Steady winds of 15-20 miles per hour are con sidered necessary for a location to qualify as a potential site for the huge wind-mill-type aerogener- Jacks Pro Shop at Mountain View Golf Course offers you one of the largest selections of GIFTS FOR GOLFERS anywhere in Oregon . . . You'll find the perfect gift for any man or lady golfer . . . famous name brands, and many clubs, shoes and more on sale right now. G lv . A Mountain View Goff Course S P E C IA L ! Carol McGinley is just 22. 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S. to work for you. “8% rate applies to deposits of three years or more. “Federal law prohibits the payment of an Individual Retirement Account time deposit prior to maturity and before depositor is age 594, unless three months’ interest is forfeited and interest on the amount withdrawn is reduced to the regular savings rate. Also, such withdrawal may result in a substantial tax penalty. Und^r certain conditions early withdrawal after age 594 will result in an interest penalty imposed by the bank.” P u t U S . t o w o r k fo r y o u . Member F.D.I.C. Ladies' and Men's Ram or Wilson GRAPHITE DRIVERS • O ffer good til Dec. 25th Reg. $66 .... »28 Gift Certificate Any amount redeem able any timo on golf lo tto n t, golf ploy or golf equipment. LADIES' OR MEN'S FREE GOLF SHOES 500 Pairs to choose from I Many styles: Pro-Shu, Etonic, Poof-Joy, Hush Puppy, and more . . . LESSON By PGA Pro Jock Beaudoin with pur chase of a set of golf clubs for men or women before Christmas. 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That work is funded by Bonneville P o w e r A d m in is tra tio n , which is • interested in possibilities for team ing wind and water power to increase electric energy production in the Northwest. PCC offers creditors assistance J ill» Do you own a sm all business that has trouble collecting past-due ac- > counts? P o rtla n d C o m m u n ity College and the sm all Business Adm inistration plan to hold a seminar on the use of small claims courts by ' * small businesses to help collect overdue accounts. Instructor will be Michael Huston, attorney for the League of Oregon Cities. He will speak on the function of small claims courts as they relate to small businesses. The class will be for one night at Cleveland High School, Wednesday, Jan. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. Information and registration for the class may be obtained by calling 243-1194 Also for small businesses, M t. Hood Com munity College and the Sm all Business Administration will co-sponsor a series of classes • and clinics starting in January. A class on taxes for small businesses will be held Jan. 9 to Feb. 13. The course willS cover payroll taxes andj withholding and gc management practices Beginning Jan. 10, a series;» of three "success" clinics; will be held The clinics will;, be three-hour sessions, 7 to 10^ p m with a variety of topics ; The topics are: Smalt B u s in e s s M oney [ Management, Jan. 10; Credit and Collect kma. Jan. 17; and Taxes for Small Busmessea, Jan 24 aa4 In f o r m a t io n boobuiaad registration may bo < by calling ML Hood C oo- munity CoUoga, W7-<
