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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
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O UT OF THE P AST
Blue Mountain Eagle
Nov. 21, 1941
75 years ago
New disease of sheep just
found in Oregon
Much of the unexplained
sheep loss in western Oregon
is believed due to a new dis-
ease just discovered by Dr.
O.A. Muth, associate profes-
sor of veterinary medicine at
Oregon State college. This
disease is known as listerella
or listerellosis. The trouble
has also been known as cir-
cling disease because infected
sheep wander around in cir-
cles butting into fences and
other objects.
These peculiar symptoms
are caused by bacteria which
enter the brain and cause an
inflammation of the brain
and spinal cord. While this
disease had previously been
reported from England, New
Zealand, and some of the
eastern parts of the United
States, this is the first record
of its appearance in the west-
ern states, says Dr. Muth.
These same listerellosis bac-
teria are also known to affect
cattle and poultry, Dr. Muth
added. A slightly different
type of the organism has been
National Forest will be avail-
able beginning Monday, at
Ranger District offices accord-
ing to R. A. Resler, forest super-
visor. A charge of $1 is made
for each permit. The Forest Ser-
vice will furnish information as
to the general areas where trees
are available for cutting. The
permits will be valid through
Dec. 24, and may be obtained
until Dec. 24.
Blue Mountain Eagle
Nov. 21, 1991
25 years ago
Eagle file photo
From Nov. 24, 1966: THE PROSPECTORS — The
Grant Union Prospectors hoop squad will spring
into action Friday, Dec. 2, against the Nyssa
Bulldogs. In his second year as the coach for the
Prospectors is Joe Peniska. Members of the team
are from left Jim Wilson, Bobby Gienger, Paul
Turner, Paul Dieker, Don Mitchell, Chris Labhart, Bill
Diest, Ken Stevens, Bob Hagen, Darrel Simmons
and Bill Gubser.
reported to attack humans
in Australia, Sweden, Iowa,
and other places throughout
the world. It is suggested
that any symptoms such as
these be reported promptly
to the county agent or county
veterinarian.
Blue Mountain Eagle
Nov. 24, 1966
50 years ago
Permits Needed For Yule
Trees
Christmas tree permits for
cutting trees on the Malheur
O utlook
Oregon Pine closes its doors
At probably one of the
worst times of the year, the
temporary closure of Oregon
Pine Lumber Company was
forced to shut its doors last Fri-
day evening.
“We really feel bad about
this. It wasn’t an easy decision
to make,” said D.R. Johnson,
owner of Prairie Wood Prod-
ucts and Oregon Pine Lumber
Company.
The closure has resulted
in everyone at the mill being
temporarily laid-off except for
a night watchman, a supervi-
sor and a machinist. Johnson
attributed the closure to a fal-
tering housing economy.
“It’s a market orchestrated
problem,” Johnson said.
Since Oregon Pine pro-
duces material that is almost
exclusively used in the con-
struction of houses, the market
for such materials has dropped
along with the housing market
itself. Johnson went on to say
that with any luck he hopes
to be able to announce the re-
opening of the mill next spring
at the latest. As of yet, how-
ever, a definite date when the
mill will reopen is unavailable.
As far as the negotiations on
the purchase/sale of John Day
Lumber Company, there have
been no new developments. In
conversations with Johnson,
Blair Carpenter, and Will Ker-
by last week, all denied that
John Day Lumber had sold
and that negotiations were still
underway.
Kerby, president and prin-
cipal owner of J.I. Morgan,
Inc., Logging, a New Mead-
ows, Idaho, based firm, said,
“We’re working on a sale, but
we haven’t put anything to-
gether yet.”
Kerby added that although
Johnson was the primary par-
ty that they were negotiating
with, there were other interest-
ed parties.
Carpenter, general manager
of John Day Lumber Compa-
ny, said, “We’re progressing
towards a sale, but at this point
nothing has been finalized.
There’s a lot of things that
could still put a stop to it.”
Despite what is being said,
rumors have circulated stat-
ing that the prospective sale
of John Day Lumber Compa-
ny to D.R. Johnson could be
associated with the closure of
Oregon Pine. Many people
feel that Johnson will eventu-
ally purchase John Day Lum-
ber and the closure of Oregon
Pine will become a permanent
change rather than a temporary
one. The Oregon Pine person-
nel would then be transferred
to John Day Lumber Company
and the 97 employees (82 mill,
log yard and maintenance, and
15 managerial, administrative
and professional) of John Day
Lumber would be without jobs
in a state whose economy is in
a state of decay — especially
in the lumber industry.
That, however, is mere-
ly speculation. For now, the
word is that Oregon Pine will
eventually reopen — that date
being undeterminable at the
present time — and that nego-
tiations concerning the sale of
John Day Lumber are ongoing.
SENI R
And a Happy
Thanksgiving to you and
yours. We had a great
meal today with lots of
notable people coming
together to share it - 95
to be exact. It was
Rose Coombs
wonderful to see the
center filled with happy
diners. Among whom
were Jim and Susan Kirkwood, the Jack Pickle crew, Beverly
Schmit, Norma Montgomery and Stan Horrell, who even pitched in
and helped deliver some of the take out meals along with Buzz, Larry
and Ken. (Glad I don’t have to diagram that sentence.) I led the flag
salute and Jack asked the blessing.
The give away box today held a grundle of kiwi fruit. Now,
what do you do with kiwis? One lady was gonna try one and report
back. Faithful volunteer Julia Davis was the winner of the $5 dollar
in trade donated by Prairie Hardware & Gift. Faithful traveler Alma
Joslin gets to go eat at Chuck’s Little Dinner with the aid of her gift
certificate. Being as how it is the Thanksgiving season, may we
extent our thanks and appreciation to the three local businesses that
provided our monthly and weekly drawing prizes. It is amazing how
the winners are so thrilled when the certificate is placed in their
hands. It is just fun to win!
There were Thanksgiving table coverings and napkins for
this special day. And we partook of cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes
and gravy, turkey, cranberry fluff, rolls and pies of all kinds for
dessert: key lime, pumpkin, apple, cherry berry, lemon, banana
cream, mincemeat, and others that I didn’t have time to check out
because I was busy cutting them. And then here came Iva with a huge
bowl of just-made whipped cream to put on your selection. What a
deal!
Lorna and Krystin brought Dorothy Blasing, Lois Hill,
Marilyn Randall, Ralph Wilson, Otho Laurence and Helen Ricco
from the Blue Mountain Care Center.
Did you see the ‘big’ moon? Did it remind you of the ‘big’
day that will come about next August? You have probably forgotten
about it with all the political commotion the last few months. Well,
that’s all water under the bridge, now. So let’s get back to thinking
about something that man has no control over- the solar eclipse. It
will happen no matter what the powers that be on Earth do. Just like
the weather…. So don’t forget this great Scrabble word: syzygy. Now
I’m wondering if the Scrabble game has three ‘y’s. Hmmm. I will
have to investigate that. Anyway, that is the official term for the
configuration of three celestial bodies, like in an eclipse. So use that
in a sentence this next week. No meal at the senior center on Nov. 23.
So come to the Teen Center on that day and see more of the great
people of Prairie City.
Ezra 3:11 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is
good ; his love to Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great
shout of praise to the Lord…..
Nov. 14 we had
approximately 25 diners for
a lunch of beef stew,
biscuits and coleslaw with
peach turnovers for dessert.
It was a nice rainy day just
right for stew.
Alma Joslin
The Lutheran Church
served, the Gilmores
delivered 25 meals and a
total of 32 frozen meals went to shut ins. Ron Dowse and Margaret Glass
greeted us at the front desk. Jeanette Kile led the flag salute and Buzz
Gilmore asked the blessing. Buzz, Bobbie and Jeanette served.
It was Buzz Glass’s birthday. Remember Nov. 24 we are closed
but the Elks Lodge will be serving a free Thanksgiving dinner with
delivery available by calling 541-575-1824.
I won the Len’s Drug gift card and Ken Henry won the meal for two at
Valley View.
The meal on Thursday was WOW - great meal for a great
turnout. There were over 100 people in attendance (I lost count). We
enjoyed a fantastic meal of turkey roast, homemade dressing, mashed
potatoes, gravy, relish tray, cranberry sauce, glazed carrots and dinner
rolls. Lisa topped it off with homemade pecan struessel pumpkin pie.
What a feast. 32 meals were also delivered by Ken and Shermayne
Boethin.
In the absence of Linda, Denise Seebart was our hostess. She
helped people find their seats as it was crowded. Greeting us at the front
desk were Margaret Glass and Jeanette Julsrud.
The entree was furnished by Blanche Lundbom in memory of her late
husband Don. She was present for lunch in the company of her family
from John Day Auto Parts, which her husband brought to John Day
many years ago.
Our servers were from the United Methodist Church. Serving
were Louise Nelson, Isa Larkin, Marge Conlee, Alva Conlee, Sherri
Fieger, Doll Hormer, Jean Willey, Gloria Kulis, Delores Belden, Cathy
Smith, PJ Winter, and Barb Baucum. Good crew - good job. Jean led the
flag salute and Sherrie asked the blessing.
Veanne announced that our pie social will be Dec. 5. Think up a good
dessert to bring to share ( It doesn’t have to be a pie.) The Elks will be
having a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 24. They will serve from 1-4
p.m. They will deliver to shut ins if you call in at 541-575-1824 in
advance.
Beth and Jim Spell are asking for prayers for their 24 year old
granddaughter. She is in Portland and will be having surgery for a brain
tumor.
On behalf of the seniors Chris Labhart presented Helen Bogart
with a plaque to honor her for all her many years of service to the senior
center and the community. She is a very honorable lady and her and her
late husband Ken, brought us the Credit Union and were instrumental in
bringing in the People Mover. Helen, you have earned all of our
gratitude- thanks for being you.
We had our regular drawings where Bob Larkin won the Chester’s
Thriftway gift card and Deda Porter won the lunch for two at Valley
View.
Then there was a lot of door prizes won by Dale Stinnett, Isa
Larkin, Joyce Lope, Darlene Nodine, Angle Carpenter, Bonnie Kocis,
Marie Storm, Angela Binchus, Blanche Lundbom, Jan Ellison, Geri
Pasko, Susan Kirkwood, Carol and Ray Ricker, Ruth Causlin, Kay
Catham and Roberta Dowse.
If I missed your name I’m sorry. I had a hard time keeping up.
We are closed on Thanksgiving Day. On Nov. 28 we will be having
French toast strata with bacon and fruit.
Revelation 2:17 I will also give that person a white stone with a new name
written on it. GIVE THANKS
If one sits down and
contemplates their past, I
would say that it
wouldn’t be very
difficult to see how
wonderfully blessed they
Soo Yukawa
are and how the Lord has
parted their many “Red
Sea” moments. That is
how it is for me and my family. I’m so thankful for so much that I
couldn’t possibly count them all. As we approach this Thanksgiving
holiday, I hope that everyone has friends and family to be thankful
for and their many blessings from the Lord.
One of the things that I am thankful for is my great hubby. I
went shopping with friends to Bend on Tuesday and had to miss the
turkey lunch. My hubby was thoughtful and kind enough to take
down the information for me to make it possible to write my article.
The cooks Terry Cade, Carrie Jewell, and Christy Howell made a
wonderful Thanksgiving lunch. They made turkey, mashed potatoes
and gravy, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie for
dessert. I’m disappointed I missed such a yummy meal. Our
greeters were Bob Blakeslee, Bodean Andersen, and Marva Walker.
Bob led the flag salute and Bodean made announcements and prayed
the blessing over the meal. I am thankful for our cooks and all the
people who organize and give their time to make senior lunch a great
time for all of us. There were 51 guests on the books and fifteen
takeouts.
The winner of the free meal went to Joe Bellinger. Molly
Hoodenpyl won a gift card to Len’s Drug. Janice Werner won the gift
card to Chester’s Thriftway. We are all thankful for the generous
donations of our local businesses.
Some announcements are that the DOJ investigation into the
senior center has been cleared.
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is next week. I think I have
everything to prepare a nice meal for my family and friends. We have
much to be thankful for. I am thankful for the Lord bringing us here
to live. I’m thankful for the many wonderful people and friends we
have been blessed to meet. I’m thankful for our many animals that the
Lord has provided. I’m thankful for such a great community of caring
people who always are friendly and wanting to extend a helping
hand. I’m thankful for my neighbors. I’m thankful that I can wake up
and have one more day to live. I’m thankful for my hubby and
children. I’m thankful for my Lord and Savior Jesus who paid my
debt in full that I may be redeemed and reconciled to the Father in
heaven. May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and like an old
hymn verse goes, “count your many blessings, count them one by
one.”
Psalm 95: 2-3 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, And
make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
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