Board of Commissioners DICK MAGRUDER shows one of two purebred Lincoln rams he recently imported from New Zealand. Purebred Rams Imported By Clatskanie Sheepman Dick Magruder, Clatskanie, looks over one of two pure­ bred Lincoln rams recently im­ ported from New Zealand for the purpose of adding a broad­ er genetic background to his breeding flock. This is the first importation of Lincoln sheep in­ to the United States since 1905 except for some small numbers that have moved back and forth between U. S. and Canadian breeders. Lincoln sheep are a long- wooled breed originating in the county of Lincoln and adjoi­ ning counties on the eastern coast of England. Early re­ cords of the breed go back as far as 1749. They were recog­ nized as a fixed breed in Eng­ land in 18G2. Extensive export­ ing was done in 1995 and 190S with the Lincoln sheep going primarily to the U. S., Canada. Australia and New Zealand. South America, and South Africa. The two states of Oregon and Idaho have had the greatest number of this breed in the United States. Lincoln bloodlin­ es were used as part of the ge­ netic background in forming the Corriedale breed. Magruder’s two ram s moved by ship from Cape Norte to Pruning Tips Circular Out Homeowners who are puzzled about when, how or why to prune ornamental trees and shrubs now have a handy guide to help them make those deci­ sions. It is a new circular just pub­ lished by the Oregon State Uni­ versity Cooperative Extension Service and written by Les Fuchigami, Oregon State Uni­ versity assistant professor of horticulature, and Ray Mc- Neilan, Multnomah county exten­ sion agent. Entitled “Pruning Ornamen­ tal Trees and Shrubs,” single copies of the circular are free to Oregon residents at county extension offices or from the OSU bulletin clerk, Corvallis 97331. Pruning is one of the more important cultural practices in caring for trees and schrubs, the authors note. It is the single most vital method for modify­ ing plant growth to adjust it to garden conditions. Pruning is also done to maintain plant health and to increase the plant’s quality. The circular provides handy tips as to when, how much and how to prune trees and shrubs as well as providing informa­ tion about pruning equipment and the theory of pruning. SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES USE THEM ! Hawaii where they were in quarantine for 30 days. They were then flown to the United States. The rams were part of a shipment of Lincolns. Rom­ ney, and Corriedale brought in­ to the U. S. by Morris Culber of Curtin, Oregon for himself, Magruder, and a Washington breeder. Magruder noted that the con­ formation and characteristices of the imported rams is some­ what different than those of local stock, but he feels that out-crossing with the two rams will be a valuable genetic addi­ tion to existing U. S. genetic bank of Lincoln stock. Enchanted Toy Shop on Bill Holiday on Ice always pre­ sents something special for the kiddies; and, the 26th edition of the famed skating spectacu­ lar is no exception. This time, "The Enchanted Toy Shop” is the production that mesmerizes everyone with its captivating enchantment. “The Enchanted Toy Shop” is one of six beautiful skat­ ing episodes that will be seen when Holiday on Ice comes to the Portland Memorial Colis­ eum Wednesday, December 9 through Sunday, December 13. The Wednesday, Decmber 9 performance will be a benefit for the Oregon Lions Sight Foundation. Carol Johnson, a dainty bal­ lerina from San Diego, Califor­ nia is featured as the Porce- laine Doll who leads the P a r­ ade of the Wooden Soldiers through their intricate drills. She also dances with the famed toys and story book characters of childhood. The Raggedy Ann dolls, the Jack-in-the Boxes, the Owl and the Pussycat, the friendly Ted­ dy Bear, the amiable Mr. Skunk, are some of the char­ acters portrayed by the out­ standing skaters in the Ice- Squires skating chorus. The Glamour-leers present an intri­ cate and military-like pattern in their precision perfection during their drill as a platoon of Wooden Soldiers. “The Enchanted Toy Shop” also introduces the famous ska­ ting family, the Cooks, all five of them; Kim, aged 11, the twins, Kris and Kelly, now 9 years old: mother Dori- and father Cal whose a dagio pre­ sentation on stilt skates is a hair raising exhibition of skat­ ing skill. Tickets are $4.50, $4, $3.50 and $3 and will be on sale at the Memorial Coliseum. Ste­ vens & Son, Lloyd Center and in Salem and at Meier & Frank’s down town store in Portland. CASON TRANSFER FREIGHT SERVICE IN THE TIME OF NEED Vernonia 429-3731 Portland 228-3116 Clatskanie 728-3113 Anything - Anytime - Anyplace NOLAN INSURANCE SERVICE INC. “George Nolan — President” For all kinds of insurance call the NOLAN INSURANCE SERVICE Inc in HILLSBORO located at 245 S. E. 2nd. Phone 648-2158. This firm is looked to for in­ surance service by a large num­ ber of people in this commu­ nity because they represent some of the largest companies and are ready to serve you in every need. When in need of insurance, be sure to consult the NOLAN INSURANCE SERVICE INC. Go over the ground with them as you do your lawyer and they will be able to assist you in selecting the kind of insur­ ance best suited to your needs. They have made a study of insurance problems and will help you determine what your need is. and how best you can meet that need at a minimum cost. Remember, if you should see a car with a SPECIAL LICENSE that says INS 1, you will know NOLAN S A’WORKING! 1 The editors of this 1970 Town and Country Review feel a sense of satisfaction in recom­ mending this firm in HILLS­ BORO for insurance of all kinds. (Pd. Adv.) The Columbia County Board cf Commissioners met in regu­ lar session October 26 with Chairman N. W. Barmeier pre­ siding. Commissioners Glosen- ger and Minkoff, Assistant Bob Vance, and secretary Gloria Salvey present. At the request of the board, the elected officials, including Roy Wilburn, Corene Carlstrom Roy Nelson. Robert Lucas and Frank LeMont, met with them to discuss the current status of union negotiations and the re ­ call petitions which were filed and are being circulated. Notice of acceptance of ap­ pointment was received from Don Walrod, as member of the planning commission. Commissioner Minkoff advis­ ed that Frank Pitra had re­ quested a letter be sent him by the board regarding the pe­ tition and request he had made relative to the Ira Parcher road. A letter was received from the Columbia County Organiza­ tion of Governments, advising that the St. Helens-Columbia City planning commissions had requested the opening of Four­ th street between St. Helens and Columbia City. A letter was received from the city of Vernonia relative to dog control services for the summer months. A letter was received from the state highway department enclosing a manual for main­ tenance and inspection of brid­ ges built under FAS projects. This was referred to the road- master. A letter was received from the Oregon Soil and Water Con­ servation districts advising of the annual convention to be held November 11-13. A letter was received from the United States Department of Labor requesting a copy of the current union contract. The minutes of the fair board meeting of September 8 were received. Commissioner G l o s e n g e r moved and Commissioner Min­ koff seconded the performance bond of Mel Harper on remod­ eling of the old courthouse building be released. Motion carried. A check in the amount of $1,635.87 was received from the Oregon State Public Welfare, as reimbursement on surplus foods. Orville Gilkey met with the board regarding the condition of the Benson road from the mill to the yacht club, request­ ing that it be graded. It was agreed that for a cost of $15 (he road would be graded af­ ter which Gilkey and other citi­ zens would place gravel on the road. An order surrendering juris­ diction of Nehalem street with­ in the city limits of Clatskanie was signed, in favor of the City of Clatskanie. Commissioner M i n k o f f mov­ ed and Commissioner Glosen­ ger seconded recommendations for liquor license renewals be granted for the following: Bear Tavern, Bridgeview Tobbaco Shop, and Sunnyside Service. Motion carried. At 2 p.m. a public hearing was held regarding the vaca tion of county road “1”. There being no objections, Commis­ sioner Minkoff moved and Com­ missioner Glosenger seconded the road be vacated, and the district attorney lx? requested to prepare the necessary or­ der. Motion carried. Mrs. Nora Jordan and Mrs. Mary Whittier met with the board regarding condtion of portions of the Smith road. The board, together with George Mann, roadmaster, agreed to meet with them at 10 a m. No­ vember 5, to view the road. Dale Heimuller met with the board requesting information as to anticipated completion date of the Heimuller road con­ struction. He was advised that this would probably be done in about two weeks. Heimuller al­ so advised that he. an I other bidders, had not been notified as to which bids had been ac­ cepted for rock supplies. Orchard Ills Told in Book Visual symptoms may be the first warning of nutritional dis­ orders in an orchard and a new Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension Bulletin is aimed at helping orchardists indentify such disorders. However, the bulletin adds orchardists should confirm their visual diagnosis with either soil tests or tissue tests before ap­ plying nutrients or taking other steps to correct a disorder The n"w bulletin, illustrated with color photos, is available in Oregon through the Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service. Copies of “ Nutrient Disor ders in Tree Fruits.” may tw obtained from county extension offices or from the OSU Bul­ letin Clerk, Corvallis 97331. As the holiday bills come pouring in we'll have to do more—more doing without. Telephones Play Important Part in Forest Fire Fight The acrid haze of a fiery four weeks in August and September still shrouds the valleys, but the blazes which blackened the once green forests above En­ tiat and Chelan are finally out. Some 8,500 lung-choked fire fighters battled what have been described as the worst series of fires in the history of the Wenatchee National Forest. Set off by lighting storms, more than 60 fires were going at one time and more than 110,000 acres were burned in all. Effort on the line to control the flames made headlines for week. Not so well known, how­ ever, was the logistical support provided by men and women working behind the scenes sev­ en days a week. It was their job to see that the men on the line received the mountains oi food needed to feed them; the them; and the tools needed to fight the raging flames. information on what was needed flowed from base camps on the line to a supply cen­ ter in downtown Wenatchee. The data moved over an em er­ gency telephone communicat­ ions network rushed into ser­ vice by personnel from General Telephone Company’s Wenat­ chee District Office. “We had 14 major base camps, virtual overnight towns, set up just tx-hind the fire lines Many had instant populations of 1,000 to 2,000 men who had to be supplied with food, water and the means and manner to bring the fires under control. Without logistical support, our efforts would have been as ef­ fective as trying to stop a speeding train with your bare hands.” said E. W. Gano, We­ natchee National Forest admi­ nistrative officer who coordina­ ted the support effort from the Wenatchee center. Gano and Pat Int-Hout, staff fire control officer who acted as a liaison man between the fire line and the control con­ ter, each cited telephone com­ munications as a key clement in seeing that men and m ater­ ial got to the right spots at the right time. Said Int-Hout, “You begin thinking about communications the minute you begin thinking about lighting the fire. And the telephone is the best means of communications we’ve found in these situations. You can do the job with radio, but then you run into problems of relays, re­ peated messages and thé like. But with the telephone, you’ve got a tool that’s instantaneous and direct.” During the emergency. Gen­ eral Telephone crews handled more than 100 individual re­ quests for service installations or changes of telephone loca­ tions. Twelve technicians were dedicated to working with the Forest Service personnel in quickly establishing whatever communications channels were requred. In addition to their men on the line, the telephone com­ pany assigned supervisory and customer representatives to co­ ordinate efforts back in Wena­ tchee. A total of 37 miles of tem ­ porary telephone lines were strung to base camps along the fire line. Among the installatons handled by phone company per­ sonnel was the stringing of some 12 miles of line over rug­ ged terrain to a base camp lo­ cated at Brief. The company went to suppliers in Calfiornia for the wire and was able to have the channels engineered, installed and working within half a day. according to Gene Erickson, District Manager of General Telephone. At Brief, rural lines also were rearranged so that the Forest Service fire fighters would have a single party ser­ vice for the emergency. Similar efforts were required in establishing communications to camps at 25 Mile Creek, the fcptire Ranger Station, and the town of Ardenvoir. Extra facilities also were installed at Forest Service headquarters in Cfielafi and Wenatchee, and at Wenatchee Valley College which served as a rest and re ci^pei'ation area. Line's and telephones were al­ so installed in a mobile flight control tower brought in from Spokane and erected at Wena­ tchee’s Panebom Field. The tower directed a fleet of fire fighting aircraft which includ­ ed more than 225 planes and helicopters. "Rringing these fires under and cooperation. We got both,” agreed Gano and In-Hout. Erickson added his thanks to the general public which ex­ perienced some delays in pro­ cessing regular service and re­ pair orders. “But we didn’t have a major complaint The people knew that first priority had to go to fighting the fires,” he said. The delavs. howc’-er, were corrected quickly and nor­ mal schedules were reinstitut­ ed as soon as fires began to let up. Two things we cannot expect to escape paying for are edu­ cation and experience. CFOF to Hold Two-Day Meet The crises confronting edu­ cation today have spurred plans for a statewide confer­ ence on higher education. The two day meeting is spon­ sored by Colleges for Oregon’s Future (CFOF), a statewide citizens' group, and will be held at the Sheraton Motor Inn, Portland. November 16-17. CFOF board members, con­ cerned about the future of edu­ cation in Oregon, decided to call the meeting to spotlight: —Various proposals for the future direction of higher edu­ cation. —Positive planning, and the steps being taken. In announcing the confer ence, former Gov. Robert Hol­ mes, CFOF chairman, said fo­ cus will be on all segments of post-high school education— public colleges and universities, community colleges, independ­ ent colleges and universities, and private vocational schools. He said chief concern is broad involvement of lay citi­ zens from business, industry, labor, the professions, agricul­ ture and other segments. The program will include na­ tional authorities on higher education, as well as several Oregonians. The format is be­ ing developed by a steering committee headed by Ursel Narver. Holmes pointed out that the “aim of Colleges for Oregon’s Future from the outset has been drawing people together” through improved understand­ ing. Another CFOF board mem­ ber added that “the need for public understanding is more vital today than at any time in the past.” (.Vrttonia Ea