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ON T«HE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY — OREGON’S FAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND
NUMBER 41
VOLUME XXV
Up and Down
The Avenue
By Don Moffatt
THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITY, OREGON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1970
Lions To Sell
Birthday
Calendars
Skyline Logging Equipment
$4.00 a YEAR — 10c a Copy
Loggers Use Sky Car To
Get Timber Out of Eagle
Rock Fire Salvage Sale
Much can be found out
about history when remodel­
ing a house, or at least that
is what Mr. and Mrs. Roger
By Don Moffatt
Lundquist believe. A few
Lions club members are get­
Anyone who has not had the
years ago they purchased the ting a late start this year in j
opportunity of seeing loggers at Quite a lot, considering the in­
Bass house on S. W. Linn Blvd. selling their birthday calen-1
work in Oregon’s woods has I tensity of the 1967 fire that
Recently while removing a dars, but supplies should be
really missed quite a sight. I swept the area. U. S. Ply-Cham­
wall they found within it an in the hands of all members
Thursday
this writer had an pion Paper was successful bid­
order from Benton County by Monday night, according to
opportunity of witnessing a der on this sale.
Flouring Mills at Corvallis, for I Gale Larson, president. All
Ed Whitmore told us that
first in the Santiam Canyon
a car of wood. This was dated residents are asked to buy the
there is about 80% of the tim­
when
Cai-Mar
Logging
Co.,
April 2, 1895. At the same time calendars from Lions members, i
based at Eugene had two sky­ ber salvaged on the west slope
they found a shipping tag for This year if a member calls
line outfits going in the Eagle after a fire. On the east slope
electric wire, dated October 11, at a home when no one is
Rock area up the Breitenbush where pine is the predominate
1910, Indicating the house was there, he will leave a self-ad- (
tree, the salvage is much less,
river.
wired for electricity at that dressed postal card which can
as the pine bums more rapidly.
One
has
to
take
into
consid
­
time. Also of interest was the be filled out and dropped into
In the left photo Ed Whitmore is Skookum “spar tree” and in the lower eration the rough terrain these' We were informed that the
stamp on the envelope. It was the mail. This will give every­
seen
standing beside Cai-Mar’s Ski-car, part of this photo the loader can be fallers work in to appreciate cost of the sky-car, which is
for 2c—something not seen for one an opportunity to share in
controlled, was $360,000,
a radio controlled device which is being seen. This equipment is located right at how the logging is accomplish­ radio
many years.
this worth-while project.
the yarder cost some $263,000
ed,
and
no
other
method
of
log
­
utilized
in
logging
off
dead
and
dying
Other people here who have
the base of Eagle Rock and the view ging except the sky-line system and the loader $80,000. That
This is the only fund-raising
purchased old houses for re­ event of the Lions club, and I timber which resulted from the 1967 from there of the forest is great.
certainly is a huge investment,
would be feasible here.
modeling, have found a lot of funds raised in this manner Eagle Rock Fire. On the right is the —Enterprise photos.
and staggers the imagination of
Leaving
the
Forest
Service
newspapers, which seemed to will assist the club in their
headquarters shortly after noon those of us who are not famil­
be the best insulation in those sight conservation program,
Sky Car In Action
L- H. Behrens, sales adminis- iar with costs of that type of
and other civic improvement
days.
»
trator and Ed Whitmore, re equipment.
projects. Deadline for the sales
The Forest Service does all
souce assistant from the local
Some of you probably have will arrive in about two weeks,
in its power to salvage every
station,
and
Bob
Tokarczyk,
seen Chuck Wirkkala hobbling so Lions members will be I
timber staff officer from the tree, and some years from now,
around on crutches n .«.-ntly. knocking on doors in their
Eugene office took this writer this area most likely will be
He and his wife, Clara, had| respective areas until the job
and
his brother, Al Moffatt back in production.
been up in the woods, cutting, is completed.
After a trip into a woods,
from
North Dakota to the oper
fireplace wood, as they do each | Residents of the community
ation. First thing witnessed one realizes to some extent the
fall, when a log rolled on Chuck I are asked to welcome Lions
was a cable across the road, work that goes into tree har­
breaking a bone. The wood this members as they make their
with
a watchman keeping vesting.
year will be rather expensive,1 door to door canvas to sell the
guard
over
it, as when the sky
but they say they enjoy get­ birthday calendars.
car is operating the line tight­
ting out in the fresh air and Calendar Explained—
ens, and anything across the
the exercise is good too. More
As an explanation to new
line at the time would be up­
people should try it. Chuckj residents, the calendars are of
ended. This cable we were told
also mentioned something to' a community nature. On the
cost $11,000. It so happened
me, which I am happy to pass I calendars are listed the meet
that this first car was not work-
along to everyone. He said he j ing dates of the club of the
' ing, so the group went on up
.
. .... — down
---- community
and also listed are
saw people
drifting
the
f the road until another cable
river past their place recently the birthdays and anniversar­
I was stretched across the road.
who did not appear to be wear­ ies of all those who purchase
This one was in operation,
ing life jackets. Not only that, the calendars at $2. Additional
and we were told that the first
there was a real young child calendars can be purchased for
cable and car took the logs
along with the group. Many 50c each.
from the mountainside up to
All people living in one
people who are not familiar
Eagle Rock, see separate pic­
with the North Santiam River house as a family can have
Administrative School Dis­
ture where spar tree is located.
In the left hand photo the sky car ing. When the car reaches the upper part They
fail to realize that it is a dan­ their names listed on the cal I
are then brought down trict 129-J in conjunction with
gerous stream. It is a beautiful endar for the $2. In the event used in logging the fine killed timber in the logs are being deposited on the land- the side of the mountain by Chemeketa College will offer
river, but It is also treacher­ you wish to have other family the Eagle Rock area up the Breitenbush of the area, the man there takes over sky-line to a landing, in other adult education classes during
ous. It is so cold and swift, members from other f
river is seen picking up a couple of logs. the control of the sky car. The car has picture where they are loaded the school year. There is how­
that it takes a good swimmer listed, another $2 will be When the picture was taken the man on a diesel engine and winch which raises onto trucks.
ever one stipulation regarding
i
to survive even for a short charged for their listing.
It would do some of our sen­ these classes; there must be a
The community birthday cal­ the lower landing was controlling the and lowers the logs.—Enterprise photos. ators
while, and then there is also
and representatives a lot minimum of 12 people who will
the possibility of hitting a rock, endar is a handy addition to car via radio. In the right hand photo
of good to watch such an oper­ register for each class before
the
home
as
it
helps
keep
track
which would be the end of life
ation to see how much time the they can be offered.
in many Instances. There is no of the various community,
Forest Service takes in salvag­ Listed below are the classes
law to prohibit people from lodge and club meeting dates.
ing timber, the prime crop of to be offered and the term of­
running the river, but those
our area. It might make them fered providing there are
who do should use common
think twice before they try to enough interested people. Cost
sense when they do.
tie up all the timber into wild­ of each class will be a mini­
erness areas. In the two sales mum of $15 for 10 weeks. There
I see where the University
where the men are working are additional lab and book
There were 57 boys entered
of Oregon has gotten off to a
now there are some 1145 acres fees attached to this in some
in
the
“
Punt,
Pass
and
Kick
”
“bang-up” start this fall. They
LYONS—Election of officers
of dead and dying timber. This classes. '■
contest held Sunday by Phil-
have already had a bombing. was the main business at the
Fall Term — Basic Sewing
will amount to some 27 million
lippi Ford of Stayton at the
Isn’t that a revolting situation meeting of Santiam Valley
board feet of merchantable logs. With Stretch Knit.
Stayton high school field.
when college buildings are Grange held Friday night.
Winter Term— Basic Weld­
First place winners in their
blown up—and for what rea­ Elected were Thurman Smith,
ing, Timber Grading, Beginn­
age groups were Doug Wilcox,
DETROIT
—
Snow,
the
first
son. I thought it was bad master; Roy Lambert, over-
ing Sewing, Oil Painting, Toll
age 8; Brent Dozer, age 9: Eric
enough when the college let seer; Mrs. Georgia Hays, lec­ Santiam and Detroit high Brock, age 10; Randy Peters, of the season was reported on
Painting, Decoupage Painting,
schools
will
host
a
visitation
|
Santiam Pass Tuesday morn­
a man like Froines be on camp­ turer; Dan More, steward;
Beginning Typing. Beginning
age 11; Don Garrison, age 12, ing. A spokesman at Marion
us, but if they don’t stop this Frank Basl: assistant Steward, team comprised of representa­ and Gregg Brock, age 13.
Shorthand, Drafting.
Forks Lodge said the area had
wanton destruction of build Bertha Basl; Lady Assistant tives of the state colleges and
Spring Term— General Shop,
Trophies were given to the received some four inches and
universities
on
Wednesday,
ings, possibly they should just Steward, June Whitney; Chap­
Introduction to Bookkeeping.
first, second and third place that it was still snowing at 9
October
14,
1970.
They
will
be
close the college. This should lain. Alvin Palmer; Gate Keep­
Lee Bassett recently moved
Anyone interested in taking
winners in each division. Kevin
be a last ditch answer, though, er. Olene Smith; Ceries, Bessie at Detroit at 9 a. m. and at San­ Ix>ng won the second place a. m. Tuesday, according to a his service station business these classes please call the
tiam
at
12:45
p.
m.
motorist.
as it would play directly into Hampton, Fora; Doris Miley,
across the street form his old high school, 897-2311 and give
trophy in the age 11 group.
The area was reported as location. The new station Is your name, the class you wish
the hands of radicals, who Pomona: Fem Sletto, Secre­ Unique throughout the Unit­ The first place winners will
ed
States
Is
the
Oregon
State
slick, but traffic was moving
are doing their best to disrupt tary; Ada Plvmale, Treasurer;
System of Higher Education compete this Saturday at 10 through with no serious mis­ one of the most modem in the to take, and your telephone
the education of many fine Clara Wizer, musician.
a. m. in Zone C competition of haps. Snow plows were operat- state and is a real asset to the number, within the next few
“
visitation
team
”
which
visits
young Americans. Better to
Executive Committee: Warn­
community, and makes a good days. As soon as the school
the Willamette Valley Ford
spend more money to stop this er Hampton, Jim Withrow, every high school in the state. Dealers at Albany at the Tim­ . ting.
showing on the highway in finds out what classes will be
The
team
impresses
upon
sec
­
The
Detroit
area
had
receiv-
outrageous destruction of pro­ and Irl Plymal.e
offered they will publish this
ber-Linn park. The first place I ed .74 inches of rain in the 24- town.
ondary
students
the
need
for
perty, than to just sit and
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lively some type of education or train­ winners there will go on to
Next week he is taking a in the paper along with the
hour period ending at 9 o’clock full page In The Enterprise to time and day of the week the
wring our hands. A tough, hard were obligated in the 4th de­
Portland to compete in the Tuesday
morning. Tempera­ announce his grand opening.1 classes will be offered.
line is going to be necessary gree. A 6:30 Thanksgiving din­ ing beyond high school.
district
competition.
The visitation supplements
ture was somewhat cooler on
to stop this tomfoolery. And, ner will preceed the November
Monday reaching only a high
if and when officials do find meeting. A Thanksgiving pro the guidance programs of
Bill Stange Wins Race Trophy
out who did it, they should do gram is being planned by Mrs. the High Schools. Students Ranger Personnel Sees of 52’. Low was recorded at 38’
will be given first hand infor­
the 6th at 9 a. m.
more than say, “shame on you” Georgia Hays, lecturer.
Skyline Logging Show on High
mation
about
course
offerings,
for the week was 90’
and let them go.
admission requirements, hous­ There has been much inter­ | on Saturday, October 3 and
ing, costs to attend, financial est in Skyline logging, a com­ I low 35* on the 4th. Tuesday
This is National Fire Pre Soloist To Appear
aids and scholarships and othe- parative recent modern meth- morning was still cloudy with
vention Week and hunters as At Canyon Baptist
er information pertinent to od of harvesting timber by a (|rj7Z]e now an(] then, how
well as others are reminded
planning for the college ex­ visitors out of state and local ever the sun managed to break
Church
In
Lyons
that the woods are tinder dry,
people, since one can get an through for periods during the
perience.
or at least they were when this
Bob Clibbon, baritone soloist
Parents are invited to attend j almost unobstructed view of afternoon. It is still cool with
was written Many people feel will be appearing at Canyon
and equipment from the ■ a tinge of fall in the air.
that just because we have had Baptiist church in Lyons this the visitation and are urged | men
to discuss post high school Breitenbush Road, of the Cal,
some rain, that the fire danger Sunday at 7:30.
plans with their sons and dau­ ; Mar Logging Co., at work on
has passed for this year. The
Mr. Clibbon’s recent album I ghters before and after the con­ the practically perpendicular Ed Schroeder Heads
hot east winds last week prov­ entitled “Songs that Touch the I
slope of Eagle Rock No. 3. On
ed that the woods are still dry Heart” featuures the Paul I ference.
Members of the press are in- October 1, 1970, Detroit Ranger . State Forester Group
enough that any spark can set Mickelson orchestra with
personnel taking an informa­ It has been made known that
off a costly blaze. If you hunt, Rudy Atwood at the piano. It vited to attend.
tive trip to the near-by site of; J. Edward Schroeder of Salem,
enjoy yourself, but be careful was given a top 4-star rating
Skyline logging were Louann Oregon State Forester, was re­
with fire, and be sure that you by Billboard magazine.
Bill Beyer Raises
Goffin, Business Management cently elected president of the
are shooting at game, not
Assistant; Jo Whitsett, Person- National Association of State
Large Red Potato
some other hunter.
1 nel Clerk; Charlotte Blumen- Foresters. He served as vice
No School Here
Bill Beyer who lives up the j stein and Berna Howry, Re­ president last year.
Weather, Detroit Dam Friday, October 9
Schroeder, who is the elder
hill off kingwood brought to source Clerks; Verna Ketchum,
' a m Daily Weather Reading
All schools in the Linn Coun- The Enterprise last week a Procurement Clerk; Charlene son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Pool
ty Adminisitrative School Dis­ large potato he said he raised | Cooper, Receptionist and La- A. Schroeder of Mill City, is a
Bill Stange of Mill City is being presented with the
Max Mir Elev. Pep trict 129-J will be closed on on his place. He had quite a Verne H. Behrens, Timber graduate of both the old Mill
City High School and of the championship trophy he won recently in competition in
lot of garden stuff up there j Sale Officer.
Sept. ■ 78 49 1518.98 0
Friday of this week.
Adding to the interest and School of Forestry at OSU.
This includes the school at this year and remarked that
Oct. 1 79 48 1518.14 0
the hobby stock race at Willamette Speedway in Leb­
Herb Schroeder, who Is past anon. He has been point leader all season. He races a
2 78 48 1517.27 0
Gates and both schools in Mill everything seemed to grow enjoyment was a clear, crisp
Oct.
I morning and the bright color- 80 years old, still goes hunting
3 91 51 1516.36 0
City. Teachers will be going to real good.
Oct.
1957 Ford and does the driving while Clark Stevenson
The red russet potato he j ful autumn foliage on the hills each fall with Edward and his i
4 82 50 1515.4.3 0
Albany and other schools for
Oct.
is
mechanic. Sponsors are Don’s Tire Shop in Mill City
5 60 48 151504 0.28 in-service training in their var brought to the office weighed ! and along the road side among other son, Daryl, who is in
Oct.
Forestry at Crescent City, Ca. and Sieg’s Richfield in Lyons.
I the shades of ever green.
1 pound 12 ounces.
6 54 43 1512.24 037 ious fields.
Oct.
Adult Ed
ClassesToBe
Offered Here
j
Santiam Grange
Elects Officers
Area Schools
To Host
Team Visit
Winners Named
Punt Pass, Kick
Snow Falls
Tuesday on
Santiam Pass
Bassett Moves To
Modern Station