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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 28, 1974)
ahc Mill City Enterprise f •KONO 1 ■■■"' VOLUME It Ain't All Roses (by George Long) - CITY. Oawoa ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY—ORE GON’S FAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND THE MILL CITY ENTERPRISE—MILL CITY, OREGON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1974 .. NUMBER 48 New Gates City Council Takes Posts Dec. 19 New Club Formed At Santiam High School 5 $6.00 a YEAR — 15c a Copy Lions Club Members Host Wives At Dinner Meeting I Play to Begin Tues., Dec. 3 GATES — The Gates City Lions members and their Recently brought to my at Council opened its meeting of wives met at the Frontier Inn tention was this letter to the Nov. 21 at 7:26 p.m. Present Monday evening for a dinner editor published in the Blue were Mayor J. Howard Jenks; meeting. Mountain Eagle. I felt it had councilmembers Doris Rogers, The Santiam Wolverines, President Dale Kirsch ap a great deal of merit and was Jack Chappel and Tom Wood. defending State A Basketball Others present were mayor pointed Charles Tate to check well worth passing on: on the possibility of the local champions, will open the de You were robbed last night elect Art Skinner, councilman elect Arthur Sowle, Alexis club sponsoring a “Name the ! fense of their title Dec. 3 at but it wasn’t anything new. * Winn, city recorder, Joyce Park” contest for the new city Willamina. It has been going on night and Santiam has all three all- park, Lion Charles is to report day all year long. It is un Presler, Tommy Thomas, and conferenoce players returning back at the next meeting. doubtedly the world’s biggest Bill Dunn. City Attorney Mick heist. The total amount was Davis arrived later. Guest speaker at the dinner from last year: David Plotts, The minutes of the Oct. 17 $200 billion. meeting was Carol Twede of Roger Davidson, and Gary De If you were a wage-earner meeting were read and ap the Mill City school district. Main. DeMain also was select with a thrift account, life in proved. The bills were then Mrs. Twede spoke on the local ed as a member of the all-state surance, pension fund, social read: general fund-$1,628.14; reading program. She told team. Also on the squad this security account, savings, in street fund — $136.55; water members of the club about the year are: Jim Rose, Jim $902.73. The council vestments or checking account, fund vision screening program that Wright, David Etzel, Jim the values have decreased 12%. voted to pay the bills, plus two the local school has. She also Cline, Jack Loftin, Bill Ga- That is the inflation rate for bills presented to be paid from said that the Linn County briel and Joel Hamilton. Coach Bid Sanders believes the year 1974. No one was the water district bond. Health Nurse checks children A letter was received from spared, no one can permanent in the summer between the that Santiam’s toughest com Bert Wells asking the council ages of three and five. Mrs. petition this year will be with ly benefit. It is known who was re to accept his resignation from Twede also told local club in the Tri-River Conference, sponsible for the rip-off but the council. They did so but members that she hoped, at a with Regis and Salem Acad later date, the club could help emy providing the best compe we haven’t, been able to do with regret. He gave no reason resignation. , with a new and better type of tition. He rates it a toss up be- much about it. Our own gov for On the the Dec. 19 meeting, the ! ______ tween these two teams and vision screening system. ernment did this to us because Guests from the Stayton I Santiam for the league cham- we insisted on returning poli new mayor and councilmem ticians to high office. My Web bers will be sworn in. Mayor j Bruce Luzader Photo Lyons Club for the evening pionship, were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Smith ster’s Collegiate dictionary de Jenks asked that present ■ Santiam will open the lea- fines a politician as “one pri council members have ready a I A Future Business Leaders ness fu.ure of America. It pro- i national peoples. The local and Mr. and Mrs. Pete gue schedule in January written report on the duties of of America chapter was re mote preparation for a useful chapter will contribute its Rochetto. marily interested In political against Jefferson at Mill City. The next meeting of the Mill offices, or the profits from their job and any incompleted cently begun at Santiam High occupation and good citizen services to the community to Coach Sanders believes that business or projects. the qualities help develop School. The club has seventeen ship. FBLA encourages youth City Lions Club will be Mon., Santiam could repeat as state them, as a source of private A later bill was submitted necessary in becoming a busi involvement in society, poli members. The only require ) , Dec. 9, at the Frontier Inn. gain.” A lot of politicians champions if they win the I---------------------------------- were thrown out of office and from the American Legion in ment for membership is that tics, and the community. It ness leader. Tri-River Conference. the amount of $10 for place Among the planned projects one has had a business course pledges the belief that the fu into disgrace or penitentiaries ment of the flag on designated lies are the March of Dimes and in school or is currently en ture of a unified America or hospitals for the physically The rolled in such a class. in mutual understanding and ' various money-raising events or mentally sick. Th# top days at the city hall. 1 What ____ is ______ FBLA? _ It is a na- cooperation of business, in- I in the community. The group man in our federal tax form-! bill was voted to be paid. ulating committee seems to be j Elsie Martin, chairman of tional organization for young dustry, labor, the home, the ; will appreciate community unnaturally addicted to areas the planning commission, sent people interested in the busi- church, the school, and inter-1 support. of inflation entirely out of line word that there were now two vacancies on the committee. with fiscal or physical neces On Nov. 20 between the sity. His glasses seem to be de She submitted the names of hours of midnight and 5:30 DETROIT — Freres Veneer, | Gary Peterson and Jim Carey signed for creating the appear a.m. someone gained entry into I Lyons, was the apparent suc , to fill the posts. The council ance of enlargement. Could he the Sportsman Center by forc cessful bidder at $2,902,434.32 i appointed Mr. Peterson but it I be mentally ill? ing the lock on the front door for an estimated 14,300,000 i was noted that Mr. Carey lives Smw the first election of 'out of town and the two posts of the building. board feet of Willamette Na- Franklin D. Roosevelt the most | for out of town were filled. According to police reports, tional Forest timber in the successful platform to high The council appointed him an I different firearms Horn Ridge Timber Sale con- Five Santiam High School linger, Russ Lawrence, Lee sixteen office has been one of fiscal j advisor, but he will not have ’ Plotts, Jerry were taken and a numerous ducted at Detroit Ranger Sta- football players were select Ohrt, Dave irresponsibility spending be- • voting privileges. Also, if amount of shells and ammuni tion Monday. ed for the Tri-River Confer Shepherd. yond our means — and paying someone from the city wants ence all League for the 1974 JUNIORS John Bogle, tion and other small items The firm paid $252 per thou the difference in devalued to fill that spot, he will have season. Jerry Shepherd was Jim Crowther, Dave Etzel, were also reported taken. The dollars. If you bought a gov- ! to step down. named to the first offensive Bill Gabriel, Rick Lady, Ted burglars appeared to have sand for $9,800 MBF of Dou glas fir, $132.23 above the ad ernment bond during the I > At this time City Attorney Mark Moffatt, left through the back door. The 30th annual firemen’s team and David Plotts and Moreland, early days of the FDR admin i Mick Davis arrived. He in Linn County deputies are vertised rate of $119.77 per Vince Andermatt received Maurie Richards, Jim Wright. thousand. istration it is worth 25% less formed the council that the i benefit held Saturday night honorable mention. On the de investigating the robbery. SOPHOMORES — Vince Forty-five hundred MBF of than you paid and you have | disclosure law is in effect on j was termed a huge success. fensive team, Bob Fadenrecht Andermatt, Vic Andermatt, On Nov. 21, Linn County Western Hemlock and other been paying taxes on the in Dec. 5. However, it was i The event drew a large crowd and Dave Plotts were selected Jerry Payseno. deputies checked out a car come all these years. Our fed-1 brought forth that Gates de-1 and many residents were for on the first team and Lee FRESHMEN — Mike Bemis, with California lie. #218GKL coniferous species sold at the tunate in winning prizes. Mrs. eral government is partially ’ feated the Law 48-42. and found it to be stolen. Local advertised rate of $76.74 per Ohrt, honorable mention. Mike Davis. bankrupt. “Inflation, disguised ; Mr. Davis then went through John Savage of Mill City was MANAGERS Letter — Kevin officers followed it toward Sa thousand, and 992 acres of all Santiam players receiving form of bankruptcy” (Adam I the ordinances. There are sev the lucky winner of the grand Long, Bernie Thomas, Mike lem and with assistance of coniferous species of logs sold p 'lze ¿rav/ing, the $100 bill. their football letters for 1974 Smith). the Oregon State Police and at the appraised value of Ohrt. eral that need to be discarded, Wayne Stewart Marion County deputies appre $88.21 per acre. There were All proceeds from the bene season are: some need to be updated, and 802 Fair Circle hended the driver for un seven qualified oral bidders. part of them need to be re fit go toward maintenance and SENIORS — Roger David Palm Springs, Calif. 92262 organized. The council decided updating of the fire equip son, Bob Fadenrecht, Brian authorized use of a motor ve The Western Hemlock and hicle. Richard T. White was other coniferous species of to have Mr. Davis submit his ment. Jones, Tim Hale, Chuck Hol- lodged in Marion County Jail. logs sold at fixed rates. The updating of the ordinances. Few remember the “good old At 4.48 am., Nov. 24. local stand of timber is located near The Mill City school district days” when the federal gov officers stopped a car in Mill Highway 22 approximately 18 sent a financial report of the ernment first learned to live City that was reported stolen miles southeast of Detroit. NOTICE on the cuff in a big way. This summer swimming program. ( The first Cub Scout Pack in Portland. Officers charged Some of the council members! came along during the worst — -------- —----------- -------------- -- 1 .. #» • meeting was held Nov. 20, Michael Prostek wiith unau and - niliTonc loeiinnc nnH The recycling center will of the depression years in theland citizens had questions and * f /immi in I ft/ 1974 at the Scout Cabin. thorized use of a motor vehicle be open Sat., Dec. 7, from ’30’s and in WWI1 when mas- ‘these are to be looked into and LUI IIIIIUIIII J JUlVILC This was the annual Father- and lodged him in Linn Countj' 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. I sive budget deficits became a, t^ien . reported on at the next Cub Cake Baking Contest. The JaiL A 15 year old juvenile, al- The center, which is a way of fiscal life for Uncle I meeting. . The churches in the Gates- cakes were judged by Frank so in the car, was turned over service project of the Jr. Sam. No one worried about it! The next city c°uncil meet-¡Mill City area, more especially and Wyoma Baechler. to the juvenile authorities. Woman ’ s Club, was clos because the experts said it1 *ng wiI^ be held on Thursday, i the First Christian Church, the While they were judging the ed duri&g the month of reallv did not matter After December 19, 7:30 p.m. at the1 Presbyterian Church, and the cakes, Roger Penrose present DETROIT — The largest November. i ! Gates City The meeting Community Church will have all, we owed it to ourselves. - Hall. . ed achievement awards to the tree planting contract ever ' aHimirnprl at 9*45 n.m. cnnoiol xjunrehin nn special services of worship on Maybe it didn’t matter. Buti was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. following cubs who had earn awarded was announced by Thursday, Nov. 28. with inflation running in ed them: Willamette National Forest as Property Owners To The Mill City Presbyterian double figures, the federal' Bobcat award — Walter Gun part of one of the largest fall budget at $300 billion a year! Annual Scio Christmas Church will be the scene for derson, Yancy Jeleniewski, tree plantings in the history plus and the national debt [ Show December 14-15 a community service at 9:30 Meet Wed., Dec. 4 Kevin Ward, Jimmy Newman,, of the U. S. Forest Service. am. Thursday. Choir, partici pushing $500 billion, many peo Earhart, Jerome First nine weeks of 1974- The Mill City Rural Proper Charles The contracts involve plant ple are beginning to think it [ “It’s Beginning to Look a pation by laymen from three Zynda. Keith Penrose, Randy 1975. ty Owners Assn, will hold their ing five million seedlings over did matter after all. Saving Lot Like Christmas” is the congregations, a meditation by Bilyeu, Les Van Dolah, Darin 10,294 acres. The largest job and a sense of economy are | theme for the annual Scio ] the Rev. John C. Heidbrink, semi-annual meeting Wednes Goffin, Fred Smith, Frank SENIORS 3.5 was awarded Oregon Ref or Lola Mohr day, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the coming back in vogue, and I Christmas show at the Scio ' the new minister of the Mill Shepherd, Billy Loftin, David 3.2 estation. Other contracts will Kevin Hills City Presbyterian Church, will Wayne Fuestman home. perhaps the American people,' IOOF Hall Dec. 14 and 15. McAllister, Jeff McAllister, Cheryl Hamper 3.0 plant the remaining 6,225 The association meets twice not to mention Uncle Sam, can Exhibits may be entered be be used as part of the service. Louis Stodola, Greg Trout, Vicki Monroe 3.0 acres. relearn these old virtues. It tween 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. on Miss Dolores Dishong, member yearly and all rural property Robert Gesner. Wolf award 3.0 Forester Mahlon Hale, De Community Church, owners are encouraged and — Bob Herneisen, Pat Has- Patty Tower costs $55,000 a minute or < I Saturday, Dec. 14, and may of the JUNIORS troit Ranger Station, said Mon nearly $1,000 a second simply 1 not be removed until 4:30 Sun- Mill City, will speak on "What welcome to attend. tings, Kevin Poole. Assist Greg Adams 3.7 day none of the contracts hav< On the agenda for the Dec. ant Denner award — Kevin to pay the interest charges on[ day afternoon. In addition to Thanksgiving Means To Me.” 3.7 been completed due to snow ir Debbie Bittner 4 meeting will be election of The community is invited. the rising national debt. That, the competitive exhibits, there David Poole, McAllister, Anita Hills 3.3 the higher elevations of th officers. adds up to about $30 billion a will be an art display, photo Child care will be available. Darin Goffin. Denner award Doug Kirk 3.3 Willamette National Forest. year, or 65 percent of all the gallery, hobby show, greens Myron Clark, Robert Colleen Stalford 3.0 corporate taxes collected this and decorations sale and a all- He said that 1,628 acres or Gesner, Les Van Dolah. Na- SOPHOMORES Cake Bake Winners year. Actually, it is not a case ver tea. | turalist award — Stanley Wal Stephen Higginbotham 3.5 the Detroit District had bee of deciding whether the feder- The show is sponsored by the czak, Scott Baughman, Kurt Mike Daniels 3.2 scheduled for reforestatioi al budget should be balanced Jordan, Scio annd Countryside Syverson, Jerry Long, Brian Ellen Rogers 3.2 under three contracts in th or not. It MUST be. There is no Garden Clubs and the Santiam Mumey, Patrick Krecklow, Teri Stedronsky 3.1 U. S. Forest Service annua choice left. I Friendly Farmers. Chairman is Rob Humes, Evan Blan. Mike Mohr 3.0 fall tree planting program, bu | Mrs. Carol Bates of Scio. The winners of the contest Estel Saner 3.0 over the weekend, snow in th higher elevations halted th /' Mi. were then announced. In the FRESHMEN If you want to find your • cub only division, first place John Black 3.8 tree planting. About 75% c senator these days, it appears ance. In 1973, some senators went to Robert Herneisen; Sandy Mohr 3.5 the program was completed, h that the last place to look earned more than $60,000 exer- second place to Stanley Wal Teresa Wright 3.1 said. would be the United States cising their speaking talents. czak and third place to Robert The remaining seedling I Legislation has been propos Kathy Ketchum 3.0 Senate. The Wall Street Jour Gesner. will be heeled in at Mill Cit nal reports that out of a total ed which would limit the size In the father-cub division, and Detroit and will be use of 100, 44 Senators failed to of speaking fees and the first place went to Brian and Honor Society Plans in spring planting contrac ote on vital energy legislation amount that could be earned Jerold Mumey; second place on some 300-acres to 1 in 1973. Important appropria through this oratorical moon to Jimmy and Dave Cook and Annual Toy Dr ve i planted on the Detroit Distric tions bills have passed with lighting in any one year. So The Santiam High School third place to Darin and Hale said. less than half of the senators far, the legislation has not Honor Society will be con Warren Goffin. The sweep Snow, in the higher elev. voting. The main reason so passed. To be honest, it hardly ducting a Christmas Toy stakes winner was Randy and tions not only knocked out t many senators are not around seems likely that it will. For Elmer Bilyeu. Drive, Thursday, Decem tree planting, but also tl s that they are making extra those of you wishing to see ber 5, at 3:30. The cake auction then began Mistletoe Whip Timber Star your senator, it would be best money on speaking tours, with They will be collecting and Improvement Program f< • ■ ie price of their silvery ton- to wire ahead and let him Pictured above are the winners of the Cub Scout Father- with George Long as the auc any usable toys donated by the control of diseased and ■ u»s ranging anywhere from know you are coming—other- Son Cake Bake that was held at the pack meeting Wednesday, tioneer. There were 24 cakes auctioned. the public. damaged trees, he said. Nov. 20, at the Scout Cabin. $500 to $2,500 per appear-1 wise he might not be in town. 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