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THURSDAY. MARCH 7, 1963 MCDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON Helicopter Logging Feasibility Studied by Forest Engineers Corvallls - The feasibility of using helicopters for log ging operations on up-to-now inaccessible timberlands in the Pacific Northwest a n 4 Alaska has been demonstrated by forest engineers at Oregon State university, according to John E. O'Leary, project di rector. O'Leary, associate pro fessor of forest engineering at OSU, has been studying the possibilities of helicopter logging since June, 1961, under contract with the U. S. forest service. Until recently, timberlands which seemed impossible to log with conventional meth ods were bypassed, O'Leary pointed out. The point has Seen reached, however, where such lands are too valuable to ignore. Considered Inaccessible In Alaska alone, there are approximately 2,000,000 acres of valuable timberland which up to now, have been consid ered inaccessible but which could be logged economically by helicopter, he added. It seems quite likely that heli copter logging may have an important place in the future of logging, O'Leary believes. He lists at least seven situa-. Summer School At OSU Slated For Twelve Weeks Corvallis Twelve weeks of summer school includ ing an 8 and 4-week session are planned at Oregon State university starting June 17 as part of the "year round" school plan on campus. Course offerings will be substantially expanded again this year to meet the needs of increasing numbers of sum mer school students, accord ing to Dr. Franklin R; Zeran, dean of education and direc tor of summer school. The 8-week session de signed in parf for public school teachers whose, sum mer time is limited Is scheduled June 17 to Aug. 9. It will be followed immedi ately by a 4-week intersossion Aug. 12 to Sept. 8. By putting the two pro grams together, a student may earn a full term's credit plus, university officials pointed out, and speed up gradua tlon date, lighten regular school loads, or broaden the educational training. About 40 special workshops and seminars are planned, in addition to regular course work In the various depart ments. Most will run two weeks. Cover Various Subjects ' They will cover such sub jects as Identification and cor rection of children's behavior disturbances, working with Ihe mentully retarded, com munity Junior college pro grams, school guidance, inte rior design, farm manage ment, shorthand and secre tarial practice, teaching per sonal and family financial management, and techniques of teaching applied mathemat ics. Registration fee for the reg ular 8-wcek session also cov ers the 4-week inlerscsslon. The fee Is $100 sumo as for fall, winter or spring term. High school students who need to strengthen and enrich their preparation for college or who want to "try their wings" arc attending summer school In added numbers each year, Zeran reported. OSU started the full quar ter summer school program three years ago on an experi mental basis. The plan has proved popular with students and provides for greater utili zation of facilities, Zeran noted. tions where helicopters may be used in preference to the conventional logging meth ods. They are: 1. If It is cheaper-to log by helicopter than other logging methods because of high road building costs or low timber volume per acre. 2. If toil conditions prohibit building logging roads or dragging logs. 3. If conventional methods would destroy the beauty of a particular area. If Action Needed 4. If quick action is needed to remove timber while it still has economic value from fire- killed, bug -killed, or wind thrown stands. S. If right-of-way problems hinder the development of a road system. 8. If special orders require the removal of a certain species in a mixed stand prior to the final cut. 7. If the topography or lo cation of the timberland is such that it requires a special logging method which the helicopter can provide. Certain Conditions Helicopters cannot be used everywhere economi c a 1 1 y, O'Leary emphasized, and will not compete, for the most part, with the conventional machinery used for logging. Certain conditions must first exist in an area In order for helicopter logging to be pos sible and economical. A few of these conditions are: low temperatures and elevations should exist in order for a helicopter to give best performance; the weath er must be fairly good be cause helicopters are ground ed by dense fog, sleet, and winds in excess of 30 knots; water, where logs can be dumped, should be within a mile of the logging opera tions; and helicopter main tenance facilities should be nearby. The helicopters used for logging, because of their high cost and maintenance prob lems, likely would be owned and operated by helicopter companies rather than by the logging companies them selves, the OSU forest en gineer said. Average Rental Studies show that the aver age rental of a helicopter would be approximately $300 per hour for a machine with a 5,000 pound lifting capacity. Machines with 10,000 and 20, 000 pound lifting capacities might be rented for approxi mately $500 to $800 per hour, respectively. This high cost per hour is the reason why conditions have to be such that the op eration can be carried out quickly and efficiently. In an efficient operation, under the ideal conditions mentioned previously, about 14 to 17 trips could be made per hour, studies show. Because it appears that helicopter logging will play an important part in the log ging future of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, O'Leary has recommended that the U.S. forest service conduct further tests to de termine the long-term dur ability and economy of heli copter logging, conduct trial operations making time and motion studies, and partici pate in programs to develop helicopter logging in appro priate areas. 4-H Club News Antelope Cooking, Clothing The March meeting of the Antelope Cooking and Cloth ing 4-H club was held at the home of Donna Barton. Roll call for the cooking club was on "something dif ficult you have made." Judy Hill and Kathy Pritchard, cooking junior leaders, super vised the meeting and assist ed the members. Assignments were given by Judy. The annual buffet supper will be held March 22 at 7 p.m. at Mary Ellen Wallis" home. The members' parents and the 4-H extension agents will be guests. . Judy Hill and Paulette An derson led a discussion on table manners. A demonstration entitled, "experimenting with milk," was presented by Donna Nevin. Janice Pritchard led the singing. The clothing roll call was "something you would like to make." Mrs. Don Anderson told the girls about a practice style show to be given by Miss Marlon Echo March 28 at 7 p.m. at the extension audi torium. A clothing workshop for the older members is sched uled for March 9 it the An derson's home. The next meeting will be April 6 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Judy Hill. Judy Hill, Reporter Spoons and Needles The Spoons and Needles 4-H club met recently at th home of Mrs. C. Wieskamp. We completed setting up our work schedule for the re mainder of the year and re freshments of cookies and punch were served. The next meeting will b held at the home of Mrs. F. Norris on March 14. Sue Woodcock, Reporter. Always More Meat for Your Money at Thunderbi Bill Proposes One Voters Pamphlet Salem -MPI'- There will be voter's pamphlet per house hold Instead of one per voter if the legislature passes a bill approved Wednesday by the House Elections committee. Elections Director Jack Thompson said it would save $35,000 a biennium. He noted the pamphlets arc a major operation involving six semi' trailer truckload.i of paper and a 30-day round-the-clock press run. The committee also approv ed a bill raising the number of electors required at a no I nating convention from 250 to 1,000 and requiring com pletion of the proceedings in one day. The question was raised last year when would-be can didates tried to get nominated by holding running conven tions lasting several days. ACCEPTS POSITION Salem - flfH - Dr. Maurice R. 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