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Ocrnonia Eagle 4 TH U RSD A Y. NOV. 15, 1973 Board of Commissioners l Memorandum Minutes' The Columbia County Board of Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Fred Foshaug presiding. Commissi oners Minkoff and Ahlborn and secretary Gloria Salvey (deputy clerk) present Also present during a large part of the meeting was Mrs Mary Earnest a visitor Commissioner Minkoff moved and Commissioner Ahlborn sec onded the minutes of the meeting of October 31 be approved Motion carried Miscellaneous claims were approved Commissioner Minkoff moved and Commissioner Ahlborn sec- oned to approve the following purchase orders; 2647, McCor mack Pipe, culvert, $2,438.94; 2644. Traffic Safety Supply, signs $533.50 ; 2313. Chevron Asphalt, MC-256. $1,773.75, 2641. Olson & Johnson Shell, petrol eum products. $519.69; 2437. Kynsi & Lammi. clearing, haul ing 4 machine rent. Charles Gravson property on Clatskanie River, $1,062.00 2639. Clatskanie PUD. heaters. $1,195.80 Motion carried Keith Thompson, roadmaster. met with the board and advised the complaint received from Mr and Mrs BenTre' had been resolved by agreement with property owner that the gate closing the road would be moved Thompson indicated he had asked who was responsible for assigning “P ” numbers to roads, and who was responsible for maintenance of "road jackets, but as yet had not received a reply Thompson reported the rail road crossing should be com plete this morning, at a cost of $2,340 However, he indicated there would probably be an other $400 in actual costs. Thompson reported most road department activity this week was attention to the snow He stated there were a considerable amount of problems in the hign levels because of trees and brush Next week, plans include grading on several roads, and brush cutting in some of the problem areas He indicated that they will be trying to get an overlay on the Lentz road west of Rainier, and culverts on the Thomas Road, near Highway 30 in Warren Thompson indicated there was nothing new from Columbia Equipment as to delivery date on the new sanders and plows, so they are anticipated about Dec ember 1 The plows will be put on the 10-yard trucks Thompson then discussed with the board the matter of require ment of physical examinations for employees, and indicated several of the newer employees had not had them This was to have been reactivated some time ago. but a revised medical form had not yet been com pleted Commissioner Minkoff inquir ed as to the status of the overlay on Highway 30 Thompson in dicated he had received quota tions. and would submit them later in the day. Commissioner Ahlborn asked about the "Water line situation into the dog pound, and Thomp son stated nothing had been done, and he recommended the project be contracted and a seperate meter installed Thom pson was requested to take care of this since there is insufficient water pressure at the pound for required sanitation Thompson stated there is a problem with the Viewcrest sub division assessment roll, in that the computer costs do not check out with the ledger costs He stated it will be November 21st before the assessment is com plete Thompson indicated he had contacted a "sign man" who was willing to come to work for Columbia County at a starting salary of $825 per month, with a guaranteed 6 percent increase at the end of six months After dis cussion. the board concluded there could be no guarantee of any increase, and that Civil Service would have to recom mend a starting salary for the position. Eric Carlson met with the board to review several items which were scheduled for action by the Civil Service Commission at their meeting At 10.36 a m the board reces sed their meeting to attend the Civil Service Commission meet mg Mrs Lee Miller met with the board to advise that a new refrigerator is needed in the health department for storage of vaccines, another examining table is needed, and another file cabinet She also discussed re cent legislative requirements for additional services to be provid ed by the health departments Jeri Johnson met with the board to request that since a salary range change had been recommended for several posi tions. that hers also be consid ered This was taken under ad visement. Terry Rahe met with the board to discuss capital outlay items needed by the health depart ments. and presented a list of priority items Doug Stewart, assistant prin cipal, St Helens High School, met with the board to discuss the upcoming National Student Gov ernment Day. and requested permission to bring student co uncil members on a tour of the courthouse Because of the AOC convention, it was agreed Nov ember 21. from 1:30 until 3 p.m would be set as date and time for this tour At 2 p.m a public hearing was held on the requested vacation of a portion of the A.L.Morgan Road, No. 111. Keith Thompson presented written recommend ations about the proposed vaca tion which indicated that the original survey starting point could not be located, and there fore. it was not possible to locate the road in question However, he indicated that since there was a possibility that tax lot 3473-1 would be isolated by the propos ed vacation, the petitioner should either provide access to that parcel by dedication of a 50- foot right of way or the petitioner should acquire that parcel There being no one present to represent the petitioner, nor other remonstrances. Commis sioner Minkoff moved and Com missioner Ahlborn seconded the petitioner be notified of the recommendation of the road- master. and upon compliance, the road be vacated as petition ed. Motion carried Thompson then presented Pu rchase Order No. 2650. to St. Helens Paving Company, for emergency repair work neces sary on old Highway 30 as a result of heavy construction at the Beaver Industrial Site Com missioner Minkoff moved and Commissioner Ahlborn seconded the purchase order be approved in the total sum of $20,140 Motion carried Ron Reeves met with the board and presented Surface Mining Permit of Don Hooper, which was approved by the board Clyde Pugh met with the board to discuss the insulation of the old courthouse attic, as required by the fire marshall He was re quested to proceed with the nec essary insulation project A quotation was received from Gene Alexander for painting portions of the courthouse Robert Stevens, together with Dr Del Cole, director Region 1, and Allen Sternberg. Mental Health specialist, met with the board to discuss reimbursible funds for the mental health division They also discussed planning for future reimbsible fund projects Option for Access Road Ease- nient was signed for access to and from the St Johns-Longvie» transmission lines, across fair grounds property A claim for lamb killed was denied, since there was no proof that dogs had killed the lamb The claim had been submitted by John Koller. Jr. Because of the AOC conven tion to be held November 14-16, 1973. the board agreed to hold their next meeting on Tuesday, November 13 District Attorney Lucas met with the board to discuss person nel status and changes in En forcement Fund personnel, re sulting from transfer from the Sheriff's department The offer of $100 each to purchase Lots 1 through 4, inclusive. Block 9. Reuben, rece ived from Bernard Zawiki. was accepted UGN Totals On Rise County-wide United Good Ne ighbors totals continued to grow this past week with Clatskanie at $4832 or 120 percent of their goal Rainier with $5,708, or 104 per cent; St Helens. $9735 . 42 per cent; Scappoose-Warren, $1594. 65 percent and Vernonia with $1436. or 71 percent of the total goal County totals so far are $23.306or 66.5 percent of the total goal of $35,000 Washington Visit Enjoyed RIVERVIEW— Earlier in the month Mr and Mrs Albert Schalock spent several days visiting relatives and celebrat ing anniversaries in eastern Washington At Cheeny they brated the 50th wtxfding anni versary of Mr. and Mrs Wes Doty of Everett and the 25th also of Mr and Mrs Schalock. Mr and Mrs Cecil Dial of Sprague had been the best man and maid of honor fifty years ago at the Stark wedding and were at the anniversary. After returning home Mr and Mrs. Schalock went out to dinner on the actual date of the Scha lock's anniversan Mr and Mrs Hank Hudson and Debbie visited relatives on the coast Saturday through Monday They took Mrs Ellen Glenn of Otis and visited Mrs. Rhoda Woods and other relatives at Coos Bay. S.S.G. Jerry Buckner left for Germany Monday after spend mg a 40-day furlough with his parents, Mr and Mrs. Ed Buckner Tobacco is grown in 25 of the 56 states on approximately i.ne-half million farms Handicapped Aided By PCC REW ARRIVALS MaMaaaMMaaaa»MmM Born to Mr and Mrs Dave Berge October 18, a boy, Trygve Antonio, who weighed 8 pounds. 8 ounces He joins two brothers and one sister Brian Patrick was the name chosen for the new son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Fennell, born November 10 at 2:46 p.m at the Forest Grove Hospital The little lad weighed five pounds, 144 ounces and was 19 inches long at birth He joins a sister. Shannon. 21-months old. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Flarl King. Vernonia. Mr and Mrs William Fennell, Paso Robles. California; and Mr and Mrs. Jack Davis. Astoria. Great- grandparents gre Emily King. Vernonia, and Anna Dial. Kelso. Washington Brown Foliage Not Necessarily Disease To courageous people, handi cap need not mean helpless Proof : some 366 people with handicaps of all sorts are cur rently attending Portland Com munity College, learning new skills and enriching their lives One of these is Mrs Lorrain Cline, 55, for many years a victim of multiple sclerosis She hus never allowed her progres sive incapacities to keep her from the main stream of life, but has maintained a "business as usual" attitude Mrs Cline spent ten years as a Girl Scout leader and three years on the Easter Seal board. She organized and headed the largest volunteer recreational organization in Washington and has worked constantly for the benefit of people with problems similar to her own. An avid swimmer, Mrs Cline has logged X56 swimming miles since she took to her wheelchair and won a 56-mile swimming trophy. In addition, she has taught hydro gymnastics, pool side ballet, and adaptive aqua tics She would like to become involved in some such program at PCC Pines, arborvitae. and other evergreen are showing more than the normal amount of brown foliuge and it is not caused by insects or disease Reports from Wilbur W Burk hart, Area Extension Agent, show complaints to run high from all parts of Western Ore gon Examination in the field and laboratory show no disease or insects but reveal hidden damage of the type associated with severe winters followed by dry periods in the summer. Plant pathologists attribute in creased browning to normal shedding of interior foliage in activated by new growth ex cluding light Shortly after fo liage ceases to function in the fixxi manufacturing process, it starts to die bv turning yellow When entirely brown, it dries and awaits heavy rains and wind to break it from the plant Winter injury triggered the increase by causing small invisible cracks in the bark of the foliage outermost on the shrub at that time Early spring growth was normal and in some cases more extensive be cause of favorable weather con ditions It is the partially co vered older growth now ob served to be in the process of dying and dropping 3rd ANNIVERSARY SALE! s o n o RACK k LIBBY P U M P K IN X \ ..... BATHROOM. ASSORTED COLORS > M .D . TISSUE hycraoe R^Rv^A WESTERN FAMILY REG . DIF. 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