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
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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
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