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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 28, 1968)
Enterprise VOLUME XXIII NUMBER 48 ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — a... OREGON ’S -------- FAST '■ GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND ......... TW-J.X ' ' "jj- - v—■... ■ij. f- " . — . v n-.T , , , ■ . w r ■ ■ ■■ ». . THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITY, OREGON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1968 ................. Up and Down The Avenue By Don Moftntt This Thursday we celebrate one of the oldest holidays in the United States—Thanksgiv ing. It started with the Pil grims at Plymouth after their first harvest in 1621. We today live a far different life than those rugged individuals who left their homes in Europe to search out a new land where they could enjoy more freedom from government oppression. We still enjoy more freedom than any nation on earth— but for how long. Government reg ulations and strangulation of private initiative continues to ursurp powers which should remain with the individual. Government control is NOT the answer to our ills. We have seen the many mistakes of our government officials, but we still are the greatest nation on earth. Our form of government may have faults, but by and large it is a far better system than Russia or China has to offer, and those people in this country who want to embrace socialism as an answer better think twice before they give up what freedom we still possess. So, let us on this day, when we gather with family and friends, give thanks to God for this wonderful country and our way of life. Let us pray that some day peace can be re stored, and that wars will cease to be the burden it is in cur nation now. Evidently we have a lot of l>eople in our country who do not read history, and we have those who are not observant and never learn by experience. This is evidently the reason for the persistent survival of the myth that government can provide a service more cheap ly and more efficiently than anyone else. It has come to light that a union official is calling for the operation of all hospitals by the federal govern ment as a means of stemming rising costs to patients. That to me, after having sat on our local hospital board for the past 10 or so years, is about the most foolish thing yet that has come from unionism. All anyone has to do is look at the l ost Office Department to pro vide an example of govern ment waste. The Post Offices are operating with equipment as archaic as the ark and all the while rates continue to es calate. Former Postmaster Gen eral O’Brien has said that we face "catastrophe” in postal service unless drastic changes occur. These are not likely un der the politics and patronage f:rmula governing postal oper ations. It would then appear that government hospitals are not the answer either. Better ser vice and greater efficiency in hcwpitals will come from local efforts, which involve commun ity planning under the advice and counsel of physicians and others in the health field. The government is having enough trouble with its post offices. Let’s keep it out of our hospi tals. Down at Santiam Memor ial hospital in Stayton a great many advances have taken place each year, and this year is no exception. Better health services are offered, and now with air conditioning, patients can have the advantage of more physical comfort while they are recuperating. All these improvements have been expensive, but you’ll not find It added to your personal tax bill as you would if it were under government control. Jack Kimery Gets Bronze Star for Heroism in Vietnam Mr. and Mrs. W L Kimery have received word that their <on, Sp/4 Erol Jack Kimery has been awarded the bronze <tar medal for heroism in military operations in Vietnam. According to Col. Lewis B. Tixier, Kimery assaulted heav ily entrenched and fortified enemy positions armed only with a pistol and hand gren ides. He was able to work his way behind enemy positions and capture rifles and a large cache of ammunition. .. JI !■. I- ............................ ..... .............................................. ,, , — W ................ ...................... $4.00 a YEAR — 10c a Copy Al Kader Potentate Visits Shrine Club Housing Discussed at Cof C Meet Need for housing in the Mill City and upper Canyon area was discussed at the last gen eral meeting of the North San tiam Chamber of Commerce. Following a short business meeting, Dick Parker, program chairman discussed same of the needs for housing in the area, stating that it was next to impossible for private con tractors to finance the building of enough homes to alleviate the situation. Parker also stated there was need for more cooperation with the local Planning Commission as “they are working had to do constructive work in the area.” At the present time, the Com mission has recommended that the City secure some land near the old power damsite on the Linn County side of the river for park purposes. The city is going along with the idea. The parcel being suggested contains some eight acres with 1,300 feet of river frontage. Parker said there would be ample parking space, and it was a wooded area which would lend itself well to park development. Parker was also asked by President J. C. Kimmel to act on the Town and Country planning commission which works in Linn, Benton, Lane and Douglas counties. This commission’s duty is to coord inate work for beautification, water conservation, wildlife and woodlands. There was considerable dis cussion on taxes at this meet ing. The next board meeting will be held December 4. ■ For Blessings a Hundredfold The full, rich life we all enjoy has a special mean ing when we thank Him for it. Thanksgiving Services To Be Held Thursday The Community Thanksgiv ing Service will be held at the Community Church at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Thanksgiv ing day. There will be group singing: a special by Mrs. Gene Daven port; a message “Thanks liv ing” by Charles Fultz and an offering that will be used to cover the expense of the Sum mer Vacation Bible School for 1969. Others participating in the Services will be Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dishong, John DeMain, and James Murray. The entire Community is in vited. Webber C. Harrington Potentate of Al Kader Shrine of Portland, made his official visit to North Santiam Shrine club held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Toman Wednesday night. Oth ers in the picture from left to right are Jim Smith, director from Salem; Harry Wolverines To Meet Serra Dec. 3 The first home basketball game of the season will be Tuesday, December 3 with the Wolverines meeting Serra on the home floor. Coach Jack 'Walton said there are no’ returning letter- men this year and his boys will be inexperienced but deter mined. There are several fine prospects coming up from the J.V.’s. The boys have fair height and some real speed. Joe Hince. senior, should have a go:d season according to Walton, as he is a real speed artist. David Pittam, Larry Hillesland, Ron Johnson, Gary Richards, Dick Berg, Mark Jeter, Bruce Roscoe. Tony Grant, Alan Sev ers and Alan Muise form a group able to retain league championship. All basketball fans are urged to attend the Tuesday night curtain raiser with Serra. Larimer, Stayton, president elect of San tiam Shrine Club; Carl Coghill, who will be the next Potentate of Al Kader, who is now Chief Rabbau; John Shafer, Me hama, Santiam Shrine club president and Harrington. —The Mill City Enter prise photo. Aumsville Man Escapes Serious Injuries in Wreck DETROIT — Tom Gunn of Aumsville narrowly escaped serious injury last Wednesday night when his vehicle rolled over about a quarter of a mile west of Detroit Dam on the North Santiam Highway, Reports indicated the 7’30 accident occurred when- he swerved to miss a rcok. He reportedly was taken to Santiam Memorial hospital by the Lyons Ambulance where he received out-paitent treat ment. Mr. Gun is employed by Mel Round as a log truck driver. Potentate Visits Local Shrine Club Four Feared Drowned in No. Santiam Four mid-Willamette valley men were believed drowned over the week-end in the San tiam river, which has been running high and swift from recent rains. Three men, Clive Wilson and Larry Sitton, Albany and Keith Wilson of Portland put in at Green’s bridge about two miles east of Jefferson on Sunday. They overturned just minutes later. The current swept Clive Wilson and Sitton under but Keith Wilson was rescued a- mile downstream. bout The Portland man, 21, was a nephew of Clive Wilson, 35. On Saturday two men, Rich ard Cooler, 32 and Jerry Lee McMillon, 35 of Salem seemed to disappear into the river east of Buena Vista. McMillans boat with trailer attached was tied up under the bridge at Stayton. There have been a number of searchers but they have failed to find any of the men. Only a life jacket was turned up, according to a state police officer. Mr. McMillon is vice-presi dent cf the North Santiam Riv er guides and has "rode” the river on numerous occasions. Jaycees Working On Toys For Tots The Mill City Jaycees are again sponsoring the project of Toys for Tots, an annual drive. There will be collection box es located in several business houses in town and residents are u rged to place their new or repairable toys .n u.'m. This project is to give a|l Christmas time, not only to the very young children, but to those of all ages that may not otherwise have a bright holi day. They will be delivered dur ing the Christmas season by the Jaycees to the less fortun ate youngsters in the area. The Jaycees, headed by Vir gil Trout, said they would like to emphasize their appreciation to all of those donating the toys and to others assisting with the project. More information may be obtained by calling Burton Bor oughs at the High School. The North Santiam Shrine club was honored last Wednes day night by a visit from Po tentate of Al Kader Temple, Portland, Webber C. Harring 3 ton. He was accompanied by LYONS — The Lyons Fire the Potentate elect, Carl Cog District and the Lyons-Mehama hill. Water District will hold a joint Harrington spoke telling lo election to fill their vacanies cal members of the great things on their boards. Voting will be the Shrine is doing for child on Monday, December 2, at the ren. He said because of advanc City Library from 2 till 8 p. m. ed medical science, the Shrine The W & W Lumber com Those serving on the election hospitals can now treat about pany west of town, owned by board are Alta Bodeker, Lucille twice as many youngsters as Morris Sunderman and Dean Huber and Alma Olmstead. Hobbensiefken has recently Weather, Detroit Dam in former years. The Shrlners The Fire district will have been sold. two p'sltions to fill and the 7 a. m. Daily Weather Reading now have a budget of $28 mil lion for hospitals. He spoke at It was purchased by Andy Water District one. On the bal Pool length of the wonderful treat Meyerhoffer and Jim Fritchi lot for the Fire district will be Elev. of Sublimity and is in the pro Robert Walton, a 5 year term Nov. 20 54 44 1497.69 0.08 ment children with severe cess of being remodeled. Dur Hugh Johnston and Perry E. Nov. 21 54 43 1493.50 000 bums are receiving. He told of ing the W & W ownership it Clipfell a one year term. On Nov. 22 55 43 1490.52 1.63 one case where a little girl was was operated as a stud mill the ballot for the Water Dis Nov. 23 55 45 1487.79 0.07 burned when a tent in which but under the partnership it trict will be George Schoppert, Nov. 24 52 39 1483.83 0.28 she and her brother were sleep will be a hardwood manufac Donald Schiewek and Dale Bil Nov. 25 44 37 1479.02 0.36 ing caught fire. She received turing mill. yeu. Nov. 26 45 40 1473.49 0.02 burns on over 60 percent of Ray Snelson Resigns her body. She will Jive, accord ing to reports from the Shrine From Cates Council First Home Basketball Game Slated for Tuesday Night GATES — The Gates City hospital in Clncinati, where she was flown at Shrine ex Council held their regular pense. Her treatment, estimat monthly meeting last Thurs ed at over $500,000 is met by day evening, November 14. The Shriners who support the hos Planning Commission minutes were read and it was voted pital and research center. Harrington said that 40 per on and approved that Shields cent of the children entering Remine would be allowed to Shrine Burns hospitals would construct a driveway on his die if it wete not for the treat property at Gates. Councilman ment they receive. Many are Ray Snelson turned in his res > -X saved today, who a few years ignation, as he is to be moving * ago would have had no chance out of the state. The liquor li PF 2- to live. He said it is possible cense for the Gates General that a Burns hospital will be Store was approved for anoth located on the west coast soon, er year. Jack Magnusen from and possibly it will be in the the firm of Lippold, Brenner, Northwest. The Shrine now and Bingenhiemer of Salem de maintains Bums hospitals in livered the audit report. Galveston, Boston and Cinci nnati. No child, regardless of M. C. Woman's Club race or religious creed is turn ed away from any Shrine hos To Have Silver Tea; pital. Muscular Dystrophy John Shafer, president of the silver tea to raise funds local club, stated the members to A help combat Muscular Dys do all they can to raise money to help carry on this important trophy and to aid in research find the cause of this crip work. George Laird Is secre tc tary of the local group, and pling disease will be sponsored Harry I^arimer is the president by the Mill City Woman’s Club from 2 until 5 o’clock, Tuesday elect Mr. Harrington requested afternoon, December 3, at Fel that each Shrine club have a lowship Hall of the Presbyter representative to the hospital ian Church. Everyone is wel in Portland and President Shaf come and urged to attend. Jeffrey Welstad, 12 year old er appointed Albert Toman to act in this capacity. Those in son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wel this area who have need for stad of Mill City, was recently services of the Shrine hospital named Muscular Dystrophy poster-boy for Linn and Ben can contact Mr. Toman. * ’ ton Counties and may make A roast beef dinner was ser ■ 4SI »xk- -J.J5 ved at the close of the meeting. an appearance at the affair It was also announced that ♦ Mrs Welstad, who has been * r-v M heading the drive for funds in Ifthe number following this community, would show a Left to right—back row: Ron Johnson, rrant row—left to right: Joe Hince, How- Tony Grant, David Pittam, Jim Mowry, Dick ward Lyness, Bruce Roscoe, Larry Hillesland your name on The En film dealing with the subject Some of the funds help buy ap Berg and Alan Muise. and Gary Richards. terprise label reads pliances such as wheel chairs, The first home basketball game will be age advertisement urging support of the 12-68 it's time to send braces, hydraulic lifts and oth Tuesday when Santiam meets Serra in a non er items to aid the patient and in their 10-home game schedule. a check for renewal. his family. mix. Merchants of the Mill City-Gates area have taken W&WLumber Co. Recently Sold ä Lyons Fire-Water Districts To Have Election December 2
