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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (June 5, 1969)
Fred Berg is "Jack of all Trades" For Pacific Power & Light Company To the citizen’s of Mill as a groundman in Springfield Citv. Fred Berg is Mister in 1946 after serving eight years with the U. S. Navy. In PP&L. The 54 year-old veteran has l£M7 he was promoted to equip been on the job with PP&L for ment o]>erator and in 1949 be nearly 23 years and does a gan his serviceman apprentice great variety of chores, from ship. In 1960 he was promoted restoring service after power and transferred t> Yakima, outages and installing new ser Wash., as a lineman representa vices. to operating PP&L’s wa tive. He remained in that posi tion until 1963 when he was ter filtration plant. Fred is a journeyman ser promoted and transferred to viceman—but to his friends Mill City as journeyman ser and PP&L’s customers of Mill viceman. City, he is known as a “jack- of-all-tradesman.” Many people take electricity I and water for granted, and have little idea f the compli cated steps involved in produc ing. transmitting and distribut ing electric energy and domes tic water, according to Berg. Berg’s part-time bailiwick is the comniex water control cen DETROIT—Three Willam ter. He’s responsible for the ette National Forest timlier water production equipment, sales are scheduled to go on including filtration and puri the auction block the latter fication. and adjusts the fl w part f this month at Detroit; of wntar to match the capacity Ranger Station. Largest of the | required hv the people of Mill three is the'Horn Creek No. 3 City. sale with an estimated 4.900,-' In addition to monitoring the 0<X) board feet of timber. The 1 automatic water filtraion sale is scheduled for 10:00 A. equipment Berg, in the wake M. June 20th. of heavy winter storms, might The stand is located aliout POLE CLIMBING is all in the day’s work for Fred lie working ar und-the-clock 14 miles S.E. of the Detroit Berg, Pacific Power & Light Company journeyman ser repairing fallen service lines Rangei Station. It involves 3,- viceman. to restore power. Other days 500 MBF of D-ugias-fir logs find him testing voltage, check and peeler blocks, an unesti-1 ing customers’ complaints or mated amount of Douglas fir | driving for miles to install new special cull logs and 1,400 MBF electric services. of western hemlock and other He also maintains the city’s coniferous species. Advertised street lights, dozens of rural rate per thousand is Douglas light guards and all of PP&L’s fir $80.50. Douglas fir special electrical and water facilities cull logs $4.60, Western hem lock and other sjiecies $48.00 in Mill City. The serviceman’s wark is Douglas fir special cull logs exacting and technical, and ad and blocks will l>e sold at fixed venturesome in terms of cus rates. In addition there is within tomer relations. It calls for tact, friendliness, and, on oc the sale area an estimated 157 casion, determination and per- acres of all species of substand ard logs which the bidder may serverance. All of this Is in itself a full- elect to purchase at $2.50 per time job, but Fred has a knack acre. Bids may be submitted for squeezing in an additional for either the standard timber hour or two for community ac alone or far the standard tim tivities and civic affairs, es ber. The sub-standard timber pecially when it comes to help if included in the bid, (option ing the Mill City Lions Club. al) will be sold at the adver Berg began work for PP&L tised rate. Timber Sales To Go On Block At Ranger Station Effective June 1,1969 LITTLE PIERRE’S Lyons, Oregon Will Be CLOSED Sundays and Holidays New Assortment Of LADIES BLOUSES $2.98 BLOUSES and CAPRIS for Girls Ada’s Needle Shop Phone 897-2141 227 S. W. Broadway Mill City FISHING SPECIALS Mike's Chees-bait Eggs at 80c per jar Thursday, Friday ami Saturday Only Western Auto and Rose Hardware Highway 22 Phone 897-2785 OPEN FOR BUSINESS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Dean's Union Service Complete Auto Supplies Top Notch Lube Jobs Union Minute Men Tires IVe G/Ve S & H Green Stamps Dean's Union Service Highway 22 in Gates l’h. 897-2076 4—The Mill City Enterprise, Thursday, June 5, 1969 IDETROITi I THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE P. O. Box 348 Phone 897-2772 Mill City, Ore. 973641 I IDANHA Entered I’ubltehed at Mill City, Marten County, Ore. every Thursday as Second Class Mail Mader at the Postoffice at Mill By Boots Cham Dion City, Oregon, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. The Mill City Enterprise assumes no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements. It will, however, reprint without charge or cancel the charge for that portion of an advertisement which is in error if The Enterprise is at fault. An independent newspaper, dedicated to the development of the timber industry and agriculture in this area. Allingham and Camp Sher man campgrounds and Metol ius River Road from Camp Sherman too Allingham junc tion east of Detroit will be closed week days through June 27th due to road construction. Mr.Mötk The road under construction will by-pass Camp Sherman ■I «WS PA PE It and will join Metolius River PUBLISH!«! w p p road near George Campground, association U. S. Forest Service said. Association - Founded 1885 Arriving on Thursday to spend the holidays through Subscription Kates Sunday at the home of their Marion-Linn Counties, per your ..................................... $4-00 I >a rents. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Outside Marion-Linn Counties, per year ............................ $4.50 Snyder of Idanha, were their $5.00 s:ns and families, Mr. and Mrs. Outside Oregon, per year .......................... A. R. Snyder and son, Gary DON W. MOFFATT.................................... Editor and Publisher . Society and News Editor of Portland, and Mr. and Mrs. GOLDIE RAMBO .......... ......... Local News Editor Leonard Snvder and children ROSE CREE ................ .............................. Printer lefferv and Nikki of The Dal GEORGE LONG ............ les. CORRESPONDENTS Joining- them on Saturday Detroit-Idanha..................................................... Boots Champion for the remainder of the holi Gates ................ Toni Thomas day were Mr. and Mrs. Leland Menama.................................... Mrs. Jahn Teeters - Jean Roberts Pittam and son Tom. and Mrs. Lyons ..................................................................... Eva Bresslei Clarence Cockran ?f Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pittam and children Sherry and David, McCoy Pole Salvage and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shaffer of Mill City. Sale To Be June 19 Mr. and Mrs. Len Davis of Idanha are making plans to DETROIT—The McCoy Pole visit their son and daughter- No. 3 Salvage sale with an es in-law. Dr. and Mrs. John Dav timated 1,700.000 board feet is and children who reside at of federal timber is scheduled Ellensburg, Wash. at 10:00 A. M. June 19 at the Dr. Davis has accepted a pos Ranger Station. This sale in DETROIT — The following ition as Associate Professor of volves 1,350 MBF of Cedar Education at Purdue Universi students selected by the teach Logs at $11.65 per thousand ty and plans to mvc to Ham ing staff for outstanding achie (advertised rates) 275 MBF mond, Ind., on the Calumet vements throughout the school Dougl.u fir logs and peeler year were the recipients of Campus in the near future. blocks $82.60 an unestimated During the Davis's absence scholastic awards this week at amount of Douglas fir special Mrs. Joyce Dewhurst will at the Detroit High School grad cull logs and blocks at $4.60 uation exercises. tend their Variety Store. and 75 MBF Western hemlock Mrs. Len Davis and Wini Valedictorian Ricky Lynn and other coniferous species fred Murphy drove to Depoe Williamson, with a grade point logs at $55.05. Bay Friday where they attend average of 3.63 was presented Douglas-fir, Western hem ed the Fleet of Flowers festi with a valedictorian pin along lock and other coniferous spec val. They reported the weath with a complementary sub ies, and Douglas fir special er C3O1. scription to Readers Digest. cull logs and blocks will be Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roberts Ricky began school with the osld at fixed rates. In addition of Idanha are making plans to kindergarten at Detroit. there is within the sale area fly to Miami, Florida next The Detroit High Schools an estimated 293 acres of all week for a visit at the home Salutatorian award went to species of substandard logs of their son whom they have Paul Michaelson for his out which the bidder may elect to not seen for five years. standing success in student af ; purchase at a $1.00 per acre Gary who has completed a fairs. He is the son of Mr. and (optional) the advertised rate stretch in the armed forces, Mrs. Earl Michaelson of De if included in the sale. is now attending college in troit. The sale is located about 8 Miami where he is majoring in miles S. E. of the Detroit Ran Forestry’. The Roberts, who The Citizenship award was ger Station. have not met their daughter-in- presented to Henry James Hei- law plan to stay about a month bert He was also the recip ient of this award last year. in the area. Miss Patricia Tower of Idan This award is based on stu ha is visiting this week at the dents who seem the most co Respeot for Law Makes home of her brother-in-law and operative with other students Democracy Live sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank and faculty, individual consid eration for others and courtesy. “WHERE ARE YOUR Storey. Forest Grove. LICENSE PLATES?” Ray Hopper. Lyons was tak The activities award went to Jerry built a midget racer en to Santiam Memorial Hospi Jimmy Hiebert who has been active in school, church, foot He had a special little track on tal, Stayton, Tuesday night of last week by Detroit Mobile ball and basketball. He also re his property and he liked to First Aid Unit following a presented the school in the zip around the loop whenever 10:30 P. M. accident at Green state track meet, and has been he had a chance. After a while. Jerry got tireti Veneer Inc. Ambulance attend tlie Annual Editor and Student ants said the young man had Body President. James and of going around in circles. Late fallen into the conveyor, but Jimmy are the sons of Mr. one night he took the little did not appear to be seriously and Mrs. Henry Hiebert of racer out to the highway and Idanha. zipped away. He got the little injured. Detroit Mobile First Aid Un Atheletic awards was pre car up to 75 m.p.h. when he it was called to the Idanha sented to Gerald Hiebert. Lyle heard the siren. It was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rogers and Dorsey Smith. In Highway Patrol—right behind Hopson about 5:00 A.M. Thurs basketball the three were chos him. Jerry pulled off the road and day morning to aid the Hop- en to the District All Star son’s infant daughter who ap team. Rogers was chosen to stopped. “Well, I guess you’ve got parently was having an attack the State All Star team. In of convulsions. The parents baseball they played Pitcher, me for speeding," Jerry admit said the infant had been in catcher and shortstop of the ted as the patrolman approach oculated for measles, and that team that went to the State ed. “I’ve got you for more than she had been running a fevor Quarter finals. Because of the the evening before the attack. determination, leadership, un that,” the patrolman answer She was taken by the Unit to selfishness and the team work ed. “Where are your license Santiam Memorial Hospital, displayed by these young men plates? I^et me see this car’s Stayton. where her condition the Faculty decided to share registration.” this award. Lyle is the son of “This car is a racer designed was reported as satisfactory. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Rogers of for my own track. I never reg Detroit and Dorsey the son istered it,” Jerry replied. of Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Smith “Well, you should have of Idanha. thought of that before you Each year the Danforth took it onto the highway. Anv Foundation awards the girl and powered vehicle that is driven lx>y of each graduating Senior cn the highway must be regis Class a certificate anl gift in tered. have license plates and recognition jf outstanding qual be driven by a properly licen ities. Receiving these awards sed driver.” the patrolman were Miss Linda Roth, daugh said. So Jerry got several citations ter of Rev. and Mrs. Harold Roth of Idanha, and Jeffery for his little jaunt. MILO E. HARRIS Drago, son of Mr. and Mrs. Certain powered vehicles are Mil' E. Harris. 60. Goshen, Howard Drago of Marlon not required to have license tags because they are never died Sunday in a Salem hospi F Jrks. Miss Roth was also the re used <>n the highways. These tal after an operation two weeks ago. Born in Sublimity, cipient of a $100 scholarship include various types of earth equipment, racing cars he resided nearly all of his from the Santiam Memorial moving Hospital, Stayton. and a $250 and others. life in the Santiam area. But. once its on the regular He was a millwright. About scholarship from the Deanha highway, lie it citv. county, « year ago he moved to Gosh Parent Teachers Club. She state or federal, the vehicle en. He formerly owned and plans to attend Good Samari had better have the proper pa operated Pamelia Creek Lum tan School of Nursing in Port pers and tags. ber Mill near Idanha. Surviv land. The second P.T.C. scholar (Oregon lawyers offer this ors include his widow. I-aura. column as a public service. No Goshen: son Kenneth. Ches ship of $232 was awarded to person should apply or inter hire: daughters Mrs. Donna Ricky Lynn Williamson, son pret any law without the aid Mae Scharping. Everett, Wash. of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn William of an attorney who is comnlet- Mrs Camilla Rae. Seattle: bro son of Idanha. Alternates lv advised of the facts involved. thers Albert. Gates. Ben. Drain (first > are Jeffery Drago who Even a slight variance in fact Francis. Portland: sisters, Mrs. is attending Central Oregon may change the application of Genva Costello. I^a Center. College, and Jimmy Hiebert. the law.) Wash . Mrs. Lillian Watts, Bea (2nd) wh> is attending George ver Creek: Mrs. Pearl Steven Fox College nt Newberg Ore. son. Tanasket. Wash.; Mrs. Ma The Parent Teacher’s Clubs bel Barney. Bend. Mrs. Ida Scholarships are leased on Nettling. Sublimity: two grand character, citizenship, scholar ship and cooperation. children. Services will lie held at 10:301 Other graduates of the class A. M. Friday at Weddle mor of 1969 were. Beverly Cal tuary. Stayton. with Rev. Har-1 breath. George Derrick. Shar- old Roth officiating Interment ■ ron Johnson. D'nna Pizer. Teri will !>• in Rocky Point Ceme-1 Swennt y. Eloise Tompkins and Terre-.i Tompkins ten-. NÊ I A ER Many Students Receive Honors At Detroit High It's Your Law Berg is also responsible for the water production equipment in Pacific Power & Light Company’s water filtration plant ;n Mill City. National Organization Formed at Salem Tech Many Tourists In Members of Phi Beta Lamb da. the newest organization at Upper Canyon Over Salem Technical Community College, are distributing the Long Holiday "Salem Community College Bulletins” to business estab lishments and libraries in Mar ion, Polk and Yamhill Coun ties. Officers elected at a recent organizatiJnal meeting are Gal en Ettestad of Molalla, presi dent; Linda Kropp, vice presi dent; Linda Hatfield, treasur er: Linda Keightley, secretary; and Gerald Ben, recorder. Phi Beta Lambda is a na tional organization for stud ents in post-secondary schools who are preparing for careers in business or business educa tion. It is sponsored by Nation al Business Education Assoc iation. Students eligible for membership at the Salem school are in the office occupa tions. tlata processing, and leal estate curriculums. Graduate students may con tinue their affiliation as as sociate members. This provides an opportunity for students to maintain a closer relationship with people working actively in the business field. DETROIT — The Upper North Santiam Canyon buzzed with activity over the three day holiday as thousands of fishermen, vacationers and pic nickers, flocked to the moun tains to frolic in the brilliant sun. Detroit I^ake State Park was filled to capacity by 7:00 P. M. Thursday evening, Manager Donald Pizer said. He added that several hundred had to be turned away over the long weekend. He concluded that this was. the largest holiday on record since the State Park came into existence several years ago. U. S. Forest Service camp grounds were also filled to ca- pacity and over flowing. All businesses in the area report ed a lively trade. Fishing was reported all the way from "good” to excellent through the three day holiday. It was also good in the High lakes that were open. The U. S. Forest Service. Detroit Ranger Station, said road conditions and trails on PP&L Wins Award the District and the number Forest Service campgrounds In Advertising Contest of >pened remains about the A promotion campaign by same as last week's report. Pacific Power & Light Comp any to boost sales of electric air conditioning campaign this air conditioning equipment in year because of the success of the summer of 1968 has receiv last year's 90-day promotion, ed a top national award in the which produced sales of $54 annual c'mpetition sponsored million worth of electric air hv the Edison Electric Insti conditi ning equipment in the tute, trade association of in PP&L sen-ice territory.” Jones vestor-owned electric utility said. companies. PP&L’s “Remember Last July” salt's promotion and ad vertising campaign was one of j only three selected for equal nati mal honors in the EEI residential sales promotion ca tegory. There were nearly 200 entries by electric companies throughout the United States D. Clifford Jones. PP&L gen eral sales manager, accepted the award on behalf of the "The best substitute for company at the annual EEI sales conference in New Or conscience on the golf course is a caddy that knows addi leans. “Wei spons ring a similar tion and uses it." lbs. Old h/mz/L Subscribe to The Mill City Enterprise S4.00 per Year Read it Every Week
