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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1963)
ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY— OREGON’S EAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND VOLUME XIX NI MUER 31 Board of Education and Administrator Working on Plan for Full Building Use Th«' nu»t pressing problem facing th«« residents of the Mill Qty-Gatrs area la that of building utilisation,“ sai«l Wil liam Ijrwrllrti, district adminis trator in an interview with ’ll* Enterprise TUriday morning. He aald "a quirk look reveals that an overcrowded situation exists at the Mill City site and Uvat a reverse situation exists at the Gates site. Unless a satisfactory solution to our Imuslng problem can be found, one «4 two things Is bound to happen 1. "Die educational pro gram will of iwcettity be curtailed. 2. Ihe per pupil cost will take a sharp increase.” The Hoard of Directors which HM| Monday night. find neither <4 throe two conditions to l»e In the brst interests of the waith <4 the urea, and are nuw mak ing a study to provide a more satisfactory solution Supt. Iewellen said “our problem Is by no means unique, in fact It parallels that <»f a middle aged gentl«*mun who finds himself with an exiaind- Ing waist line. He must either purchase new clotties or find some way to live with the ward- n4>r he already <Mtu A critical look at his bank account leaves little doubt as to which choice he should make Our area is somewhat more fortunate than our overweight friend in that our wardrobe la adequate, at least for tlie present. Alt we need to do Is utilize our existing classrooms to their intended capacity.” In the preliminary study the problem is quite simple, ac cording to Mr. Lewallen. The solution a bit more complicated, tn that It involves the trans portation of elementary sc I mm /I children. However, if a way can be found to relieve the crowdml situation at tlx- Mill Qty jJant and use the avail able rooms at Gates the educa tional program will Instead of being curtailed stand to gain from tlic lirttrr utilization of | facilities and teachers The Hoard of Directors is I currently working on a plan , involving the transportation of 1 students within specified at tendance areas The following guide lines will govern their final decision to a large degree. “Any new attendance areas should: 1. Pernut foe district to offer to the youth of our area a The summer recreation pro aound educational program. 2. Utilize all existing facilities gram will oome to a close Sun day, August 11, with a s|s>rts to their maximum capacity. day. There will be fun and 3. Permit an economical comprtltkwi for tl»r entire fam tencher-puoll ratio. 4. Provide a servlcahle trans- ily (hntests afoich are planned portnttan s vet cm with little or will br held for both txi/i and no expensive duplication of girls Since many girls have runs 5. Provide equal educational not gotten the full liencfit of th«« program this summer. perha|>s opportunity at each of our ele they can receive the consola mentary schools. lx«wellrn said further that tion of competition on this last big event of the program, said “unless som«« unforsevn com plication arises, a final deci Tbnl Koaydar, director Events In which the girls may sion regarding attendance arras compete will lie a twill throw . should be reach««d bv this time for distance, rope Jumping con i next week. It is furtiter plan- test. 50- anil 60-yard dashes, a < ned that a transportation sche- bicycle race, three-legged race I dule be available the following and others to be announced in I week. “The Hoard is optimistic re The Enterprise next w«*k. Hoys’ events will Include a garding the possibility of ma bicycle race. 50- and 100-yard terially improving our existing horse fight, broad school program without the n««- dashes, jump, and »hot put. Other ccsslty of placing additional fi events will also be announced nancial burden on the residents of th«« area The advantages to next week Prizes will be awarded to the he derived will, without a winners in every event. More doubt, fnr «xitweigh any minor details will be given In next inconveniences which may I arise “ week's Enterprise. Summer Rec Program To End Aug. 11 New Detroit Ranger $3.00 A Year — 10c A Copy THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, AUG. I, 1W3 Dave Gibney Accept* New Campground John Neal Park To Be Dedicated LYONS- Sunday, August 11 is the date for foe dedication of | the John Neal Memorial park in Lyons The park is located on foe south bank of the North Santiam river. The date was set at the meet- ing of the Linn County Parks and Recreation commission at a meeting Monday evening in ' foe park. .The park will be foe first to Parki be completed by foe Commission. Gxnmissioneri present for the the rn«-eting Monday even ing Monday were Osburn Shaw of Sweet Home, chairman; Dale Lyons; Percy Dale Davis of Simpson Timber Company can be Prichard. seen shaking hands with Dave Gibney, Willamette Nat Schrunk, Scio; Russell Tripp, ; Floyd Mullen, secre- ional Forest Supervisor of Eugene as he accepted the Albany Albany; Claud Cox, Leb- Riverside Campground, near Marion Forks, on behalf 1 I tary, anon; John McQuade. Sweet of the Forest Service from the Timbermen of the area, Home, and Vernon Vilg, Har- who were responsible for the cooperative effort which ' risburg Riverside Campground Dedicated Saturday in Ceremonies at Entrance Dale Davis of Sim [«on Timber Company was mast er of ceremonies Saturday afternoon when Riverside Campground was officially turned over to the Forest Service. Davis made the presentation on behalf of the Timbermen of the area who were responsible for the construction of the grounds, and the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce. In making the presentation Mr. Davis said: “This camp tain and continue to develop it pound is the result of coopera to foe best of their ability In his short acceptance talk, tion. Cooperation hu always beein for^rit^‘foe“^7to r?,V„e„<Gnjney\,I°Le,t foe Santiam Vallly. We know Willamette National Forest of from stories told by our grand- Eugene, sa>d: “Another $7 000 fathers that pioneer homes *P*nt thi* £ar ‘j?’ and bams were built by coop. P™ing foe road through foe , ’ eqrer «mrnn/4 arvf it la Ka xrws/4 eration The neighbors got to campground and it is hoped mad«« the roadside area possible. Gibney said this was gether to roll logs that made that “inside’ plumbing will be a first in history, where timbermen cooperated with the the walls. They splits shakes for forthcoming in foe near fu the roofs and everybody came ture. It is our desire to make Forest Service in hacking a campground out of to help nail them up. When, as this into a wayside to serve the the wilderness.— The Mill City Enterprise photo. often happened, someone fell touring public as well as local . off the roof, everybody went people, as they come to see this beautiful country.” i down to help him up. Refreshments were served to “Such events were called ■ bees .... log-rolling bees . . . those present at foe close of foe barn-building bees: . . . shing formal ceremonie« ling bees. “We are gathered today to Water skiing enthusiasts now have their own protected area dedicate the results of a camp at Detroit Reservoir. Manon ground bee. “With foe same spirit which County Sheriff deputies state. inspired the pioneers to work Local folks have been worried The final reunion of ex because there was no place de together, the forest industries : students and friends of Mineral signated far skiing, and there of this area and the United I Springs College. Sodaville, was was danger of injurying people States Forest Service staged a “bee” which made possible held there Sunday. swimming in the area. this beautiful camping and Mrs Don Walker was shop- | Bchool WM rtMrtpd b> Located east of Mongold picnic ground. Over $20 million worth of tim launch ramp adjacent to a ping in a Salem department tout, Barzee (brother of Em- "While I do not have stati*- ber was «old by foe Willamette store last Friday and as she ory Barzee, who lived in Linn blocked off swimming hole, foe tics from every part of the National Forest in the year got of her car she noticed what County, east of Gates! as a new skiing area offer» a coun country, this may be the first ending June 30, according to ter-clockwise pattern with a campground anywhere in the Forest Supervisor David R. looked like the inside ot a ~ the Cumberland Presbyterian take-off site at foe water’s edge United States to be built co- Gibney. Gibney said this is a watch near her car She put it Synod of Oregon in 1895 and it and buoys serving as hub for| and foe government. Eighteen record aomunt of timber sold In her purse intending to take was then organized as a col foe oblong course. and the gopemment. Eighteen in a single year by foe forest. It» development means that it to the lost and found depart- lege. different companies pooled The Eugene office made 179 henceforth water skiing within ment of the store but forgot al) j The late Joseph R Geddes, 200 feet of Mongold landing their equipment, experienced individual timber sales totaling men. and dollars in the clear 745.5 million board feet. Rang abxit It until she got home. <* vicinity, was elected will be prohibited. ing. grading, and road-making er sale 'smaller sales held at president. Mrs. Geddes was in However, skiing is not limited She showed it to her husband charge of the preparatory de which created Riverside Camp the Ranger District' are not I to foe one course. It is. in fact, and he said she had better take ground. partment It continued until included. j permissible most places on the it over to Baker's Jewelry and Presbyterian "It was the spirit of coopera the Cumberland In addition, three sales which reservoir as long as participants sec it it was of any value. Mr. church united with foe Presby- remain clear of anchored boats tion rather than dollars which were advertised failed to bring Baker looked at it and assur««d tcrian church of America. Inas- and practice common courtesy. made this possible. Yet foe bids at the auction date and her that it was extremely val- cash contributions also were a maybe will be readvertised at much as th«« Presbyterian al- John Wilkerson, deputy sher- able -in fact to the tune of part of the effort and I know a later date. ready iwned Albany College rif said that his boat patrol $1.500 In diamonds on the I speak for all cooperators when (now Ix«wis and Clark' the Planned for sale in the com has been having difficulty de bracelet. I express thanks to those who ing year is 670 million board school at Soduville was discon- termining when other boaters The Walker’s watched the tinned. gave money.” feet, about half of which will are in trouble. He recommend ads in a Salem newspaper and “We know that the people of be sold during the next six Among students attending ed that when a boat is in dis came across the item ottering from the Santiam Canyon were: foe Santiam will appreciate and months. tress. an orange or otherwise a reward for its return. protect this campground. Those Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Hcnness, Timber (in million board easily discerned cloth or life who took part in the building feet) included in foe sales is by They rontacted the owner. Ed Davis. Deda Cramer. Bun- jacket be tied to an oar and held bee ask only that people who Ranger Districts as follows: Mrs. Ada Cline of 1435 25th St. Horner. Orange Holt. Flora aloft to attract attention. use it. leave it clean and in Oakridge. 149.1; Sweet Home, N. E. in Salem and she came Pritts Childs. Mona Pritts Da viting for those who come later. 121.5; Lowell. 111.2; Rigdon. up after the bracelet, very vis. Stella TUmidge Murphy, “Recreation is a growing fac 93.5: Blue River, 91.6; Detroit, happy to have it back. Effie Stewart Whipple. Frank Don Snyder, Idanha tor in the economy of our na 67; McKenzie. 59.5 and Mill i Potter. Prince Goodman. Nina tion. Everywhere we hear dis Qty. 47.6. Wadsworth Kahler. Tom Miller Now Near Seoul cussions about land use and and Emma Bradshaw. New Regulations on USS ROCK—Donald D. Snyd-1 preservation. The Forest Serv From Stayton were Herschel Rodney Stubbs To ice and the Forest Industries Garbage Dumping at | and Chester Mack. Ray and er, radioman 2/c, USN, son of! believe in foe policy of multiple Complete R. O. T. C. Chase Baker, Nora Crabtree Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Snyd-' Edgar Watters and er of Idanha is serving aboard use of lands. This means pro Detroit Now in Effect Taylor, the auxiliary submarine. USS; viding enjoyment. payrolls and Training August 2 Arthur Elder. FORT LEFTS. WN. — Cadet In 1933 the students erected Rock, a Pacific Fleet unit, water from each forest. This DETROIT At a recent meet is the true meaning of conser- Rodney R. Stubbs, 21-year-old a lovely monument at Fairview which recently participated in ing of the Qty of Idanha and vation. It is in this spirit that son of Mrs. Ruble A. Stubbs, Detroit, new regulations were Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. a joint U. S.-Republic of Korea amphibious exercise dubbed the forest industries of your who lives in Gates, is scheduled made concerning the dumping Geddes. “Operation Flagpole” and con area and the Forest Service to complete six weeks of train of garbage on Boulder Creek. went together to hold the build ing at the Reserve Officer ducted near Seoul, Korea. There will n«>w be no dump ing bee which made possible Training Corps (ROTC) sum The training exercise involved Rep. Richard Eymann ing of refuse along any roads mer camp at Fort Lewis. Wn., 67 ships plus numerous Mar your new camp ground.” or around the gate entering the To Talk at Brownsville In conclusion Davis said: “It August 2. ine air and ground units of dump. Cadet Stubbs is a 1959 gradu is my pleasure at this time, on both nations. State finances will be dis No shooting of firearms in It ended June 28 as U. S. behalf of the Forest Industries ate of Santiam Union High or around th«« dump area will cussed by Rep Richard Ey and Korean Marines secured and the North Santiam Chamb school, and is active in foe lx* tolerated The dump area is mann of Lane County. August their last objectives after four er of Commerce to turn the ’ ROTC program at OSU, Corval private property, and there will 11 at foe annual I-inn County days shore combat in driving Riverside Campground over to lis. the picnic in be no trespassing except from Dem«»cratic the Forest Service with foe1 He is a member of Pershing rain. 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. on Saturday, j Brownsville park. ’’Flagpole” is similar to other knowledge that they will main-■ Rifles. At this time, when i possible, _______ ' Eymann is chairman of the operations periodically con there will be supervised dump- Oregon House Committee on ducted by Seventh Fleet units ing, and it will be open to the; Taxation, with armed forces of Far East Many Attend Dedication of Campground Other speakers will be coun- public. ern countries to improve pro Anyone dumping refuse at the ' ty and state officeholders and ficiency in amphibious maneu dump will be charged a small representatives of national of vers. It is aimed also at main fee. There will be an attendant ficeholders. taining close working relation Potluck dinner will be served ships between allied nations at the dump ground. These regulations were drawn at noon, with coffee and water- It consisted of a mock in up and will be enforced by the melon furnished. vasion force gaining limited Henry Brindley of Sweet control of parts of the Republic Qty of Idanha, Qty of Detroit, U. S. Forest Service, Morgan & Home is general chairman. of Korea and requiting action Young, Mill Qty Disposal and by American and Korean forc Oregon State Police. es to destroy the enemy and Mill City Little restore government control. The ROCK S deployment in Leaguers Win Second Robert Kirk at “Flagpole” is part of the norm al training cycle for U. S. sub Game of Season Carolina School marines to keep them at a Mill Qty Little Leaguers high state of readiness. The DETROIT Among those en- came up with their second win ROCK normally operates out of rolled in this summer s insti of foe season against Lyons San Diego, Calif. tute in East Carolina Institute last Saturday. Behind the er- of Science is Robert H. Kirk. cellent pitching of Alan Yank- Weather. Detroit Dam Detroit teacher. us and reliefer, Wayne Rosa ? A. M Daily Weather Reading There are 49 teachers attend mond. the Mill Qty nine scored and lake Elevatfon ing the July 19-August 30 ses four unearned runs to defeat Max. Min Pep Flex sion. Dr. Frank Eller, profes Lyons 4-2. Here is part of the crowd who Saturday afternoon 71 50 0 38 lStt.ll sor of physics at the college is Hits for Mill Qty were limit July 24 attended the dedication ceremonies of Riverside Camp 1566.49 0.04 47 &l director. '•«■«- vic/« , The a ■ institute »• at * • East ■*•••«* v . ed to »Vz singles O Ml« xxzva 1 j-ZZCx J X I CS July 25 but V four players Carolina is part of a nation-' managed to come up with them, July 26 74 51 0.00 1566.24 ground near Marion Forks. Refreshments were served 79 52 0.00 1565 99 by Marion Forks Lodge. Perfect weather that day add wide program sponsored and Ijirry Hillesland. Denny Qine, i July- 27 84 54 000 1565.72 ed to the enjoyment of the event.—The Mill City Enter financial by the National Sci- j Alan Yankus and Kenny Kind- July 28 once Foundation to improve in-1 red all managed to get clean July 29 74 49 0.00 1565.44 prise photo. 70 50 000 1565.16 July 30 struction in Science. hits. Water Skiing College Has Final Course Roped Off At Detroit Reservoir S20 Million Worth Ex-Student Reunion Of Timber Sold By Bracelet Willamette Forest d A' Wendall Jones, who has been Assistant Ranger of the Metolius Ranger district at Sis ters will be moving soon to the Detroit Ranger Station with his family to take over his new dutiea as ranger. Edwin D. Graham, who is now ranger at Detroit is being moved to Mc Kenzie Bridge where he will be employed in the same capacity as he was here. Jones is not a newcomer here, having been bom at Gates. His father, Ecrd W. Jones, was principal of schools at Gates from 1924 to 1937. Wendall served with the forest service at Detroit sta tion from 1954 to 1960 as assistant ranger and in the timber sales division. He has two daugh ters and a son.—The Mill City Enterprise photo. A • i -4Ê Ì Ar -
