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Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, March 2, 2016 A3 O UT OF THE P AST March 2, 1916 Grant County Journal 100 years ago The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Americanism Essay winners are recognized at an American Legion and Auxiliary dinner held in their honor. Front, from left: Audrey Walker, Alici Archibald, Maddie Bailey, Hunter Noel and Monel Anderson; middle row, Logan Namitz, Tucker Wright, Hayden Spencer and Samantha Floyd; back row, Declan Jensen, Jay Goldblatt, Sarah Chouinard-Barker, Hailey Carter, Jessica Carter and Mariah Moulton. Other winners, not pictured, Madison Metcalf, Drew Lusco and Kori Pentzer. Young writers focus on veterans, families By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY — This year’s Americanism Essay winners were honored at a banquet at the John Day American Le- gion and Auxiliary’s Alec Gay Hall. The patriotic essays were centered on the theme: “How do we Keep Lincoln’s Prom- ise to our Veterans and Their Families?” Americanism Essay chair- man Joan Bowling of Can- yon City said the subject was something Lincoln addressed in his second inaugural ad- dress. First-place winners re- ceived $25 and advance to the state contest; second place, $20; and third place, $15. The contest is sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary. Results: Class I (grades 3 and 4): Alici Archibald, 1st; Madelyn Bailey, 2nd; Monel Anderson, 3rd. Class II (grades 5 and 6): Audrey Walk- er, 1st; Madison Metcalf, 2nd; Logan Namitz, 3rd. Class III (grades 7 and 8): Sara Choui- nard-Barker, 1st; Samantha Floyd, 2nd; Drew Lusco, 3rd. Class IV (grades 9 and 10): Kori Pentzer, 1st; Jay Goldblatt, 2nd; Mariah Moulton, 3rd. Class V (grades 11 and 12): Hailey Carter, 1st; Jessica Carter, 2nd; Declan Jensen, 3rd. Class VI: Hayden Spencer, 1st; Tucker Wright, 2nd; Hunter Noel, 3rd. H UMBOLT STUDENTS SAY THANK YOU Report comes from Canyon that Ralph M. Curl has located a mer- cury mine on Cinnabar Mountain, and brought out samples that prove that the deposit of this valuable mineral, thought to have been worked out in the early sixties, is still worth working. Mr. Curl had heard that when the mine closed half a century ago, an iron Àask containing about 90 pounds of mercu- ry was left in the workings, and this mineral at $3 a pound, he ¿gured it would be worth while to investi- gate. He found the mouth of the tunnel blocked with snow and recent slides, and was unable to enter it but brought back samples that have convinced many that it could be worked again pro¿tably. Feb. 28, 1941 Blue Mountain Eagle 75 years ago Move to Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nor- ton have moved from Mt. Vernon to Mitchell where Mr. Norton will be engaged in business. He bought the Brady Mercantile store at Mitchell. Mrs. Norton is a talented musician and will be missed at Mt. Vernon and over the county where she has been generous with her help in entertainments. Of course, Joe amounts to something good too, for he is a good merchant and he will be missed in the Mt. Vernon community. March 3, 1966 Blue Mountain Eagle 50 years ago Contributed photo Humbolt Elementary teacher Joan Walczyk and her third graders show off the goodies they collected from local businesses, from which the students created Operation Gratitude care packages for overseas military personnel last November. The class recently received a letter back from Operation Gratitude thanking them for their generosity. Local arts receive boost through Cultural Trust funding Nine projects funded with grants By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle CANYON CITY — Sever- al local arts programs received support from the Juniper Arts Council/Grant County Cul- tural Coalition in the form of grants. Juniper Arts distributed $6,500 from the Oregon Cul- tural Trust for organizations offering projects related to culture. Kris Beal, Juniper Arts Council president, announced the award winners Jan. 28 at the Grant School District No. 3 conference room. Grant recipients include: Allovars-Creative Life Proj- ect for a 4-H art project, Dayville School for a mural artist in residence, Fox Valley Community Church to repair and paint the exterior of their church building, Grant Union Junior-Senior High School art department for a one-day art- ist in residence, Grant Union art department for a glass kiln, Grant Union drama club for microphones and lighting for the stage, Oregon State Uni- versity Extension for a profes- sional-caliber video camera, Strawberry Valley Historical Association to build a visi- tor information center on the front of the Prairie City Public Works building and the Youth Arts Program for its Summer at the YAP activities. “The council would like to thank everyone who took the time to submit an applica- tion,” Beal said. Juanita Chapman Crowned Queen LONG CREEK — Annual Sweethearts Ball sponsored by the high school students was well attended. Miss Juanita Chapman was crowned queen of the affair and she chose Allen WeissenÀuh as her king. Princess Su- san Carter was escorted by Danny Taber, Princess Marit Hansen was escorted by Mike WeissenÀuh. The decorations for the dance were in keeping with the Valentines Day mo- tif. March 25, 1976 Blue Mountain Eagle 40 years ago Prospectors take second place honors at the state tournament It boiled down to an East- ern Oregon classic at the State AA Basketball Tourna- ment at Eugene last week as the Grant Union Prospectors and the Burns Hilanders cap- tivated the hearts of the spec- tators. In the third encounter this season between the two teams, Burns came out on top, 56-54, in what was termed “The Great Eastern Oregon Shoot-out” for the tournament championship trophy. All-tournament ¿rst team placements went to the Pros- pectors’ Mike Surplus and Jerry Reeves of Burns. Grant Union’s Tom Dieker and Burns’ Monte Simmons re- ceived second-team berths. A standing ovation was awarded Surplus when his name was announced as a ¿rst-team se- lection, the ¿rst time for such a happening, according to a tournament of¿cial. During the tournament the Grant Union Prospectors dis- played a type of ball that was refreshing to the four-cor- ner strategy used by most of the teams. The Pros won the hearts of the crowd early in the tourney and had them gasping until the very end as they executed their run and shoot method of basketball. Surplus led the individu- al scoring at the tournament with a total of 102 points, only six points away from setting a new state record. He averaged 25.5 points for his four games. In fourth place was Dieker with 69 points for a 17.2 point average. The Pros’ Jim Reeve was the tourney’s third-high re- bounder with a total of 52 for a 13 rebound average per game. John McCaige ended in a three-way tie for seventh with 38 rebounds and an aver- age of 9.5 per game. Reeves of Burns took the tourney’s rebounding honors with a to- tal of 61 for 15.2 average. He was the only Hilander among the top 10 rebounders. Feb. 28, 1991 Blue Mountain Eagle 25 years ago Search continues for driver of crashed rig Oregon State Police are continuing to look for the driver of a 1991 Ford pickup who is wanted for question- ing after the truck was found crashed on the Izee Road about two miles west of the Izee School. According to Sgt. Terry Springer, commander of the John Day of¿ce of state po- lice, the single vehicle acci- dent was reported about 3:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. The truck was described as a blue 1991 Ford Ranger four-wheel drive registered to Jeffery Knight and Donald Nave, Jr., Portland. According to state police reports, the truck was east- bound on County Road 63 ap- proaching a left turn when the driver apparently lost control, left the highway and rolled over once coming to rest on its wheels in an irrigation ditch. The preliminary investi- gation revealed some traces of blood inside the truck, but neighbors in the area had no information about the driver. A chainsaw, two axes, eyeglasses and assorted other items were salvaged from the scene and stored at the state police of¿ce in John Day. Springer said the investiga- tion is continuing to try and locate the driver. Need help with auto insurance? Suspension, DUII, tickets, no insurance? Let us at Consumer Insurance Services get you going! 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