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About The Mill City enterprise. (Mill City, Or.) 1949-1998 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 28, 1975)
TH •icoao ci*ss rosTABi I..0 Min Cits, oasaoa VOLUME XXXI All Roses (by George I.ongi ILL CITY ENTERPRISE ON THE SCENIC NORTH SANTIAM HIGHWAY OREGON’S EAST GROWING VACATION WONDERLAND NUMBER 35 $5.00 a YEAR — 15c a Copy Kates Council*»^, School Opens Tues., Sept. 2 Discusses Street Work iCalendar Sales Started For Mill City residents, election year is an advantage in some ways, as they don't have to write or drive to Al- bany to complain to u county commissiner. It seems this is the only linn* that they bother to show up in this part of the county or know that we are a part of Linn County Take the county road between Linn Blvd, and the bridge that has l>cen torn up since lust fall in one place or another List fall they tore up a track which was under the highway at the Fourth Street intersection and it was a mess until this sum mcr when the county finally came up and resurfaced this section But one block away on th" county road where the railroad tracks were removed early this summer and a tem porary patch put on it, the county crew didn’t even bother to put any topping on it and now there are holes In It that would lose a small car if they don’t hit the jig saw puzzle just right. When complaints have been made previously, they have always said it was because the train crossed there and this caused the damage Now there isn't any train, or even any tracks, and it is a worse mess than it ever has been. So now. what do th«?y say? “We don't have the money to fix it right." Maybe when the tax assessor comes around next time he will knock some off of our property taxes because we don't have enough money to pay them' Do you suppose? All schools in the Linn Linn County Administrative County Administrative School School District #129J today an District 129J will be opening nounced its policy for free Sept. 2. meals and free milk, and re The Santiam High School duced-price meals, for children classes will begin at 8:15 a m. unable to pay the full price and will be dismissed at 3:15 of meals and milk served un pm The Mill City Elementary der the National School Lunch classes will be starting at 8:10 and Special Milk Programs. am. and be dsimLssed at 3:15 Local school officials have pm. The Gat<*s Primary classes adopted the following family will be beginning at 8:30 a m. size income criteria for deter ' and end at 2:45 for first, sec- mining eligibility: ond and third grades. The GATES The City of Gates City Council was called to or der at 7:30 p.m. at the Gates City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 21. Present were Mayor Art Skinner, councilmen, Art 1 Sowle, Bob Johnson and Dave Cook, Alexis Winn, city recor der, and Emil Wentz, Gates water superintendent. INCOME LEVELS The minutes of the July 17 ( Kindergarten morning classes Free meeting were approved as' will begin at 8:15 am. and end Reduced at 11 a.m. and the afternoon I read and the minutes of the Family Meals A Meals classes will begin at 12:00 noon Free Milk I special meeting of Aug. 7 were ; Size $ 4,520 and be dismissed at 2:45 p.m. $ 3.230 1 ’ approved as amended 5.930 4,240 Bills were approved as pre- 2 All busses will be running 7,350 on regular schedules and there 5,250 I sented with an additional $12 3 8,770 6,260 4 ' added later for the rental of a will be hot lunches available 10,060 at all schools beginning Tues 7,190 I ditching machine. General 5 11,360 day. 8,110 this purchase possible, The fund expenditure total, 6 12,530 8,950 committee for the 1 selection | $299 61; street fund, $147.57; 7 13,700 9,790 was Margaret Stromquirt. ( "d water fund, $375 61'There 8 10,550 14,770 chairman, with Mvra Mumey ,, $|0475 10 in checking ac- 9 15,840 11.310 Ina Sims J’ and ’ Ann * Carey as count and deposited with the j 10 16,890 12,060 listing Tlie merry-go-round Marion County Treasurer is 11 17 940 12.810 previously Installed at the i $7.878 68 12 park was donated by the Bob Johnson, building com Each Add’l. Family 1.050 750 Seventh Day Adventist missioner. commented that one , member Mrs. Steven Jeter of Mill families Children from Church new mobile home setup was rill be officially I approved in Riverview Park whoy income Ls at or below City and Mrs. Frank Hancock The park w “Kimmel Park" Terrace and one disapproved the levels shown are ebgtble of Detroit have been named dedicated as Kimmel Park" ----------- ----- r- . chairmen of the Breath-of-Life elsewhere tn the City of Gates for free meats and free milk Campaign to fight children’s on Sunday, Sept. 14. at 7 p m or reduced-price meals. In due to inadequate drainage lung diseases for their respec addition, families, not meet for a septic tank Also men tive areas according to Pat tioned was the trailer house at ing these criteria but with Straub, 1975 State Campaign the Frontier Inn and the fact other unusual expenses due to Chairman of the Oregon Chap unusually high medical ex that no permits were ever is ter, Cystic Fibrosis Founda sued for the placement of the penses, shelter costs in ex tion. home, nor an application for cess of 30% of income, special They will lead volunteers in education expenses due to the water made. raising funds to support re Art Sowle, street commis t mental or physical condition of) search and care programs for sioner, asked that the city put a chitd, and disaster or casual children affected by lung ty loses are urged to apply. nut bids for a new asphalt lift Application forms are being damaging diseases like cystic ->n Oak St. The subject was fibrosis, severe asthma, chron discussed but no motion made. sent to all homes in a letter to ic bronchitis, branch iactisis, parents. Additional copies are A, resolution was read in and a condition called “child available at the principal ’ s of total and by title describing I hood emphysema " The goal I have heard, and also been how revenue sharing monies fice in each school. The infor for the Mill City area is $169 one that has knocked the Ore were to be spent. There are mation provided on the appli with the campaign kick-off a gon State Fair In the past cation ia confidential and will seven approved arena In which bake sale the first week in years, but after the family and the funds can be spent: police, be used only for the purpose October Mrs. Jeter will be as T took In the fair last Sunday fire, streets, sanitation, storm of determining eligibility. Ap sisted by the Junior Woman’s MARIO N FORKS A Gates plications may be submitted at and thoroughly enjoyed It. I sewers, planning and zoning, Club The goal for the Detroit- any time during the year. fee) that this year they have logger was injured Tuesday and one or more utility serv many more exhibits than they about 9:30 a m. in a logging In certain cases foster chil Idanha area is $100 with the ices furnished by a city. The nccident about 16 miles above dren are also eligible for these campaign kick-off being a have had for some time. The City of Gates settled on these appeal on benefits. If a family has foster house-to-house flowers and landascaping di Marion Forks. four in their resolution, street Sun., Sept. 14 through Sun., Terry Lee Lochrem, 25, vision is especially beautiful construction, maintenance and children living with them and Sept 21. Mrs. Hancock will be this year. Of course, there are General Delivery, Gates, was lighting, storm drains, plan wishes to apply for such meals assisted by the Detroit Wo and milk, they should contact all the other commercial dis taken by Idanha Rural Fire Enterprise Asks For ning, zoning and subdivision man’s Club. the school. plays and hackers, but a fair District Ambulance to Salem contributed control and water Cystic fibrosis is an incur In the operation of child is not a fair wthout these I t Memorial Hospital Emergency Early Copy Next Week to fire protection, The résolu- b-ed'ing program-A. no child able genetic disease and is in can remember, when I was Center, for medical attention. tion was passed. All news articles for EMT ambulance attendant. discriminated against herited when both parents very young and dad took us The city recorder said she will be next weeks paper should Harold Baker, said he suffered because of race, sex, color, or carry the recessive C/F gene. kids to the fair, we always would see the bonding com he in The Enterprise office It was reported this week It is estimated that one in 20. national origin looked forward to seeing all a neck fracture and head lacer on Friday and Saturday of that any primary or grade pany in Stayton before the or 10 million Americans carry Under the privisions of the the exhibits and riding the ations when a widow maker this week due to the labor school students who are new September 18 meeting and be policy the principal of Gates that C/F gene, usually without rides, etc. The mini-circus, (limbs falling out of a tree) Dav holiday. to Linn County Admin. School bonded at that time. knowing it. Current research, struck him on the head. horse races, hamburgers and Errol Wentz, Gates water Elementary and Mill City Ele The Enterprise corre Dist 129J and will be attend- funded by the Cystic Fibrosis He Ls an employee of Lone mentary School (Vernon L. hot dogs It takes them all to spondents are reminded to 1 ing Gates Primary or Mill City superintendent, said the leaks Peterman) and Santiam High Research Foundation, is seek make a fair. So, if you want a Pine Logging Co. of Mill City. that were repaired in the lines have their news in as early j Elementary may register School (Burton Boroughs) will ing a practical test to iden fun filled day, pack a picnic as possible. Thursday (today), Aug 28, at on the WiLson property have review applications and deter tify these carriers. Because of lunch and trot off to a day at The earlier deadline will the Mill City Elementary made substantial savings in mine eligibility If the parent improved therapy and constant Ralph Stratton Has the Oregon State Fair. water pump operations. Ap enable The Enterprise I school office. is dissatisfied with the ruling research, many C/F patients Exhibit At State Fair staff to have the paper out Registration will be between proximately $40 was realized of the official, he may discuss ! are now living beyond infancy Ralph Stratton of Lyons Ls on its regularly scheduled the hours of 8:00 a m. and 4:00 in the first month’s operations. it with the school and may I to their teens, and even into The meeting was adjourned time. p m and those who have not I among the Linn County 4-H make a request either orally or young adulthood. That same members who has an Out I registered should do so at this at 8:15 p m. The next regular in writing to Wesley Jahn. therapy is relieving, and often < ouncil meeting will be Sept. ' time. doorsman exhibit on view at Supt. Box 1448, Mill City, curing, children suffering from Ill at 7:30 pm at the Gates the Oregon State Fair. Ore. 97360; Tele 897-2311, for other related lung diseases. City Hall. As his Outdoorsman project, I a hearing to appeal the deci I DETROIT An unidentified Stratton has created a display sion. The policy contains an man was administered first aid of the various food and shel outline of the hearing proce- If the number following at Detroit City Hall about 9:14 Trio Found Safe In ter uses from the cattail, often dure. your name on The En_ p.m. Thursday night after he called the “survival plant.” Each school and the office Elk Lake Area Sunday cut his foot while chopping DETROIT A 15-year old 4-H exhibits from members terprise label reads DETROIT A Portland of the superintendent has a wood. He had been camping in Idanha girl suffered burns in throughout the state in various copy of the complete policy 9.75 jf $ t;me fo send man and his two sons were the Breitenbush area. I categories are on display at the a gasoline pump fire Friday 1 1 r 1 safe Saturday after a day hike which may be reviewed by any | He was taken by private car afternoon at Marion Forks. fair. 1 a check tor renewal. to see a beaver dam turned interested party to Santiam Memorial Hospital, Rebecca Music, daughter of into an overnight stay in the Stayton for stitches. Mr. and Mrs Robert Music, Elk Lake area. woman An unidentified suffered face, neck and hand MARION FORKS — Linn Peter Borst, 52, and sons camper also r<*ceived first aid bums and was listed in fair County Sheriff's office plan David. 15, and Peter, Jr, 8, following three yellow jacket condition Friday night at Sa ned a Sunday morning rescue were found by friends search stings Saturday, shortly after lem Hospital. Memorial Unit. search of the Jefferson Wil ing the area and let! out about noon, One of the soreheads The fire occurred about 4:25 IDANHA — An Albany man p.m. while Miss Music, an em derness near Camp Pioneer for 3:30 p.m. Saturday. stung her between the eyes. Mill City’s Bicentennial simile. a missing California .scout All three of the hikers were needs a theme. The Steering EMT Harold Baker advised suffered serious injuries in a ployee of Marion Forks Inn, We especially invite student leader motorcycle accident Sunday reported in good condition, al Committee is offering a $10 participation. The Theme will her to see a doctor. was operating a gas pump afternoon about 3:15 p.m. across Highway 22 from the Bev Loder, 28, an assistant though they did not have pro cash prize for the best judged be used in Mill City's Bicen when he lost control of the ve Inn. Explorer Post advisor from visions for their unplanned theme chosen from entries tennial season on posters, hicle and plunged down an The gasoline hose reported Shasta, Calif., failed to return night in the woods. Members submitted. parade float development, [embankment into some bould ly broke. Miss Music discon to Camp Pioneer Saturday of Salem Explorer Post 18, Any person in the canyon booths and activities during ers near Cleater Bend in the nected an electric plug pow morning with the rest of the Search and Rescue Unit, and area is eligible to win. except the 1976 July 4 Celebration. Breitenbush area. a Marion County Sheriffs de members ering the pump and sparks ig group. Contest will be opened of the Steering Garry Moore, 33, of 516 East nited gasoline fumes, Fire Whine Kuhn, Cascade Area puty had been involved in the Committee or their immediate Thurs.Sept 4. and closed at from Willamette Council scout executive in Sa search for the missing hikers, families IDANHA — The American 29th St., Albany, was taken fighters 6:00 pm., Thursday. Sept. 25. I legion Aux., Idanha Unit 141, by Idanha Rural Fire District Ranger Dist., U. S. Forest lem, said her group had been according to a report. You may submit as many en No entries will be accepted by held a special meeting Tues ambulance to Salem Memorial Service, at Detroit, extin- camping at individual sites. tries as you wish during the other than the ballot box. day evening of last week In the Hospital, Emergency Cotner. guished the blaze but the Ms Loder had apparently contest. Each entry must be Ballot box locations will be Reading Room Open EMT ambulance attendant gasoline pump was destroyed. moved her campsite and be club room of the Idanha Fire submitted on an entry blank announced by the Steering Hall for the purpose of hearing Harold Baker said he sustain I Miss Music was taken to Sa came separated from the main At Lion$ Library from The Mill City Enterprise Committee in the Sept. 4 Mill I a report from the two girls ed a compound fracture of the lem Memorial Emergency Cen group which returned to Camp The reference ano reading or like-size responsible fac- City Enterprise right leg and a crushed foot, ter by Idanha Rural Fire Dis Pioneer. they sponsored to Girls State. room is open at the Lyons Telling about their exper- plus cuts and bruises. trict Ambulance. Mcmlwrs of the Linn County Public Library. .Several books BICENTENNIAL THEME CONTEST ience at Girls State were ! Sheriff’s posse and Explorer I have been add«xi to the shelves Debbie Bittner and Cindy Detroit ENTRY BLANK 1 Post search and rescue unit i and a beautiful display of Spier. Mlili City Wea+liier Pool planned to look for the high wild flowers, from this area, 1 The auxiliary will resume Date Ele Pep school biology teacher early has been donated to the library Max. Min. Max Mln Pen Date My Proposed THEME is: their regular meetings on Aug 20 67 70 50 1556 69 002 Aug. 17 035 Sunday morning. 57 by Mrs. Ione Davies. I *:■ nt. 2 following summer va Aug 21 76 69 0 38 55 56 1586 32 000 Aug 18 A spokesman at Detroit Ran Crafts from the children of Entrant’s Name cation. Aug 22 66 49 1555 49 000 Aug 19 67 50 0 03 ger Station said she was found I the Wednesday Afternoon The meetings will be held on Aug 23 70 76 0 00 Sunday by a National Guard .Craft Class are also on dis 53 52 1554 87 0 72 Aug. 20 Address first and third Tuesday« Aug 24 65 48 1554 75 0 12 Aug 21 71 47 0 00 helicopter. She was reported play. Library hours are: Mon of each month at 7:30 p.m. In i Aug. 25 71 50 1554 29 000 Aug 22 74 51 0.00 to be in good condition after days and Wednesdays, 3 pm. Date Submitted Phone • clubroom of the Idanha ' Aug. 26 71 52 1553 54 0 00 Aug. 23 71 53 0 M spending .Saturday and Satur- to 6 pm, and Fridays, 6 pm I Hall tai P< p 0 86 Total Pep for Week r Week 1 70 day night in th«* woods. to 8:30 p m. The Lions Club Birthduy Calendar sales are now under- ' way Members of the Lions I Club will lx1 contacting people in I heir area from now until ' Sept 15, when all orders must I be in. The price Is still $2 50, with proceeds going to the Lions Club Sight Foundation. Dale Kirsch has been num- «•ti chairman for the sales campaign this year. Any person, not contacted on or before Sept, 15, may place their order by notifying any member of the Lions Club 1 The early date for the ending of the sales was made in hope ; j that the calendars will lx* dis-, tributed to the people before | N, w playground equipment Christmas [has been recently Installed ut the city park Th«* equipment, which consists of a slide and Anne Mueller To Open 1 climber combination, weighs i 1352 lbs. and ls constructed of aa 4 I... I and • M M/1 ■ solid • , . I . / 1 redwood. ■ - «Ma I «• » / k « m >3 J New Yarn Shop Tarn bhop ¡steel Tuesday, Sept 2. will be the has been permanently set in opening day for the new yarn cement simp operated by Anne Mtiel- | This particular piece of ler and Wonlyn Sharp Mr«.: equipment was donated by the Mueller previously owned the Mill City Jr. Woman's Club “Knit Knack Depot" but has Funds from the variety shows moved the shop, now known as and other local events made “Yarn, Etc.” to her home at I 259 Santiam Highway, N. An "orphan sale” as well as ■ many other bargains will be featured on opening day and I an open house Ls scheduled for FrL, Sept. 5. Refreshments will be served and all customers and friend,. dd and new, are invited to stop in and meet Mrs. Mueller’« partner, Mrs. Wonlyn Sharp i I Local Breath of-Life Chairmen Named Logging Accident Injures Gates Man Final Registration Due New Students First Aid Given At Detroit City Hall Gasoline Fire Burns Idanha Girl Friday Scout Leader Found Safe In Wilderness Area Sun., Aug. 24 Cycle Accident Injures Albany Man Experiences Told By Girls State Delegate I I Steering Committee Looking For Theme To Bicentennial Parade In 1976