History
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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Eagle file photo
From the April 7, 1966, issue of the Eagle: A rarity?
A two-headed calf with two tails but with only four
feet was born at the Bob Sproul ranch west of Mt.
Vernon Thursday afternoon. The calf was alive
at birth but died shortly after being born. It was
thought at first that two calves were being born,
but only two feet could be found. The calf was born
feet first. The backbone of the animal is connected
at the shoulders. Holding the calf are Bob Brooks,
left, and Sproul. Looking on is Beth Brooks.
O UT OF THE P AST
April 6, 1916
were together 24 hours a
Grant County Journal day.
Practice together began
100 years ago
in the residential district
Bids for Buttermilk
Bids will be received by
the Prairie Creamery Co. for
all BUTTERMILK going
for feed purposes for one
year commencing May 1st,
1916.
Address all bids to the
Prairie Creamery Co. before
May 1st, 1916.
April 4, 1941
Blue Mountain Eagle
75 years ago
Up With the Times
Little Mac’s Pastime at
John Day has installed a new
modern Frigidaire cooler. It
is of the most modern type.
Bottled drinks are ice cold,
although the bottles never
touch the ice. It has a capacity
of 600 bottles which are dry
cooled through electric refrig-
eration.
April 7, 1966
Blue Mountain Eagle
50 years ago
‘Man’s Best Friend’
Serves In John Day
A new member has been
added to the John Day po-
lice department. His name
is Ernie. He is a golden re-
triever and serves as a guide
dog for Robert Shoun, ra-
dio dispatcher for the city
police.
Shoun and Ernie have just
completed a month’s train-
ing course at the Guide Dogs
for the Blind, Inc. school in
San Rafael, California.
Robert, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Shoun, manag-
ers of the Benson Hotel, is
a 1962 graduate of Mt. Ver-
non high school. Blind since
birth, he works as a radio
dispatcher during the night
shift from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
He prefers the late hours be-
cause “there’s more action”
at that time.
Ernie was especially cho-
sen for Shoun after three
days of observation by his
instructors to achieve the
best possible match in tem-
peramental and physical
characteristics between mas-
ter and dog.
Once assigned, Ernie
lived in the same dormitory
room with Shoun. The two
of San Rafael and proceed-
ed to the heavier traffic
of nearby San Francisco.
Students received expe-
rience in riding on buses,
entering stores and restau-
rants, and negotiating re-
volving doors and obsta-
cles in their paths.
In crossing streets,
Shoun must listen for the
flow of traffic and give the
command to cross when he
hears that it is moving in
his direction. If a car cross-
es in front, Ernie will pull
back until it is safe to pro-
ceed.
Shoun was one of nine
persons who completed the
recent training.
The dogs are careful-
ly selected for the training.
Training begins when the
dog is one year old. The
dog will be able to serve a
blind person for eight to 10
years.
Both dog and instructors
are provided free of charge.
There is no charge made for
the trainees while living at the
school. The entire program is
¿nanced by private, voluntary
contributions.
Shoun urges anyone wish-
ing to send a contribution to
the school to do so.
“I wouldn’t trade Ernie for
a million canes,” said Shoun.
April 4, 1991
Blue Mountain Eagle
25 years ago
Purnell captures second
John Day’s own Dustin
Purnell, who won the Elks
District Hoop Shoot in Red-
mond on Jan. 26, finished
second in the state free
throw championship which
was held in Corvallis on
March 2.
“I only made 22,” said
Purnell of his effort at the
state championship. The
first-place winner succeeded
in making 24 out of a possi-
ble 25 free throws.
Purnell, who is in fourth
grade at Humbolt Elementa-
ry School, advanced to the
state championship after he
succeeded in making 24 out
of 25 free throws at the dis-
trict competition.
Tree School East offers
natural resources classes
Blue Mountain Eagle
BAKER CITY — Bird
habitats, local geology,
fruit tree pruning and cli-
mate change — those are
among the natural resourc-
es classes offered at Tree
School East 2016 on Sat-
urday, April 23, at Baker
High School.
The mini-college is of-
fered by Oregon State
University Extension, and
includes 25 classes on a vari-
ety of topics, both classroom
and field sessions taught by
Extension educators, pro-
fessional land managers and
other specialists.
Participants can sign up
for up to four courses. The
daylong event will include
vendors and exhibitors,
snacks and lunch.
The cost is $50 a per-
son or $20 for youth 18 and
younger when attending with
an adult family member.
The deadline to register is
Friday, April 8. No walk-ins
will be allowed.
For more information,
call the Baker County OSU
Extension office at 541-523-
6418 or visit extension.ore-
gonstate.edu/baker.
SEASONAL
ALLERGIES
Dana Shuey, DNP
Many people have seasonal
allergies in the spring.
Symptoms of seasonal
allergies include: runny nose,
itchy eyes, sneezing, and a
scratchy throat. These may
be worsened by being
around whatever you are
allergic to. If you know what
you are allergic to and can
avoid it that is the best
option. But sometimes, we
cannot avoid the allergy
triggers.
These allergy triggers are
called “allergens.” Many
different things can be
allergens, such as dust,
pollen, hay, pets, smoke, and
mold. These allergens can
often be in the air we
breathe, and can irritate our
eyes, nose, and throat.
Many people take
medications for their
allergies. Some of these
medications are available
over-the-counter. There are
some symptoms, however, for
which you need to see your
healthcare provider.
These symptoms include:
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Waking up at night with
trouble breathing
Face swelling
You may also want to see
your healthcare provider for
any allergy symptoms which
are interfering with work,
school, or other normal
activities.
ASTHMA
BLUE MOUNTAIN
CARE CENTER
Dana Shuey, DNP
Asthma is a serious, chronic
lung disease. It is
characterized by difficulty
breathing. Sometimes this
difficulty happens at night,
or during exercise, or when a
person is ill. Difficulty
breathing can be constant,
or can occur intermittently
during an asthma attack.
Resident of the Month
JERRY MOORE
Some patients carry a rescue
medication in an inhaler to
use during an attack or when
they are short of breath.
Some patients use long-
acting medications to control
their symptoms.
If you have asthma, make
sure you are taking your
medication as prescribed by
your healthcare provider.
Even if you are taking your
medication, your asthma
may occasionally act up if
you are ill or exposed to
things that irritate your
lungs.
Jerry was born on
September 28, 1929 in
Hermiston, to Ernest
“Pat” and Elma Moore.
He has one brother and
three sisters.
Jerry married Patty
Moore on July 27, 1979.
He has two daughters,
two sons, three step-sons
and five step-daughters.
He also has numerous
grandchildren.
If you think that you might
have asthma, you should see
your healthcare provider.
Some concerning symptoms
are:
Cough that doesn’t go away
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
If you have these symptoms,
you need to see a healthcare
provider.
If you ever feel like you
cannot get a breath or like
there is something heavy on
your chest, seek immediate
medical help.
Jerry retired from the Air
Force after 22 and a half
years as a Master
Sergeant and computer
technician. He won many
awards. While in the Air
Force, he lived in
England for three years
and served in the
Philippines.
Jerry coached bowling in
Labrador and holds a 189
average. He loves to
bowl, golf and fish. He is
also a member of the
Elk’s club.
Jerry came to Blue
Mountain Care Center on
Oct. 10, 2007.
Residents of Grant County, don’t forget to sign up for
AlertSense emergency alerts. This is a great way for private
cell phone users to opt into the system and receive
customized emergency alerts.
It’s easy, and free. Just type the link below to get onto the
Grant County signup page and select signup. There are no
user names, codes or passwords to remember. Just follow
the prompts and answer a few basic questions.
You can customize the alerts you want to receive,
just check the appropriate boxes.
To sign up, go to this link:
http://public.alertsense.com/signup/?regionID=1170
Blue Mountain
Hospital District
Presents
April Visiting
Specialists
Apr. 6 th
Dr. Takla - Bend Urology
Apr. 11 th
Dr. Rushton - Baker Podiatrist
Apr. 13 th
Dr. McLellan - Bend Cardio
Apr. 14 th
Dr. Riddock - Bend Cardio
Dennis Sell - Bend Hearing
Apr. 25 th
Dr. Rushton - Baker Podiatrist
Apr. 27 th
Dr. McLellan - Bend Cardio
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