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History & Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, December 21, 2016 A7 O UT OF THE P AST Blue Mountain Eagle December 19, 1941 75 years ago Sale of Defense Bonds is Now a Vital Matter Citizens of Oregon eager to take a tangible and active part in the war activities can be of greatest aid at this time by purchasing defense savings bonds and by promoting this important phase of fi nancing military program of the United States, declared Palmer Hoyt, Portland, state chairman of the defense savings staff, in a state- ment received here today. “All of our war efforts de- pend on successful fi nancing of the various military programs,” Mr. Hoyt said. “The gov- ernment several months ago worked out a plan of borrowing direct from the people through the sale of defense savings bonds. This has already yielded more than two billion dollars. “Purchase of these bonds which may be obtained for as little as $18.75 for the $25 ten-year bond, now becomes the fi rst duty of every citizen. Oregon already has a careful- ly organized plan for sale and promotion of defense savings bonds, every county has its committee. The state commit- tee composed of 45 leading citizens of Oregon also stands ready. Members of our staff which includes all committee- men throughout the state are urged to carry on and work to the utmost of their ability. “Defense savings bonds are on sale at all banks, post offi ces and savings and loan associa- tions. Defense savings stamps in denominations from 10 cents up may also be purchased in retail stores and other places of business. “A plan which makes it possible for employees to pur- chase bonds on the installment plan from their salary has been worked out and is already in operation in many fi rms. Work- ers can greatly aid the program if they will enroll under this plan at once and urge their em- ployers to adopt it where it has not yet been installed. “Complete information on purchase of bonds and stamps and installation of payroll allot- ment plan of purchase may be obtained at the defense bond staff headquarters, 722 Bedell Building, Portland, Oregon.” Blue Mountain Eagle December 20, 2006 10 years ago ’Tis the season to give How far would you go to help others? Three boys at Grant Union High School agreed to have pain infl icted on them for a good cause, to help feed the county’s hungry. Mat Becker, Caleb Sturgill and Zach DeRosier had their legs waxed on Dec. 14 at a pep assembly after the school turned in a record-breaking number of over 2,600 pounds of canned food. The hair removal idea was used as an incentive to get other students to donate cans for the Department of Human Services (DHS) holiday gift baskets. In November, Grant Union’s as- sociated student body (ASB) went to the Oregon Association of Student Council (OASC) fall conference where they got lead- ership ideas. ASB president Mat Becker attended a presentation on how to have a successful canned-food drive and brought his new-found knowledge back to John Day with him. “I think that it was pretty brave of them to go through with it,” said leg-waxer Laurie Adair of the Painted Hills Spa in John Day. Adair may have admired their fortitude, but she couldn’t help but enjoy their re- actions. “I’ve been looking for- ward to this since I heard about it,” she said during the waxing. “I love my job.” Every year high school stu- dents bring in cans to help fi ll the DHS holiday gift baskets. Last year about 650 pounds of canned food was donated. “These last two weeks were wonderful. It was great to see students, parents, businesses and members of the community giving cans for this great cause,” said Mr. Pulleiro, Grant Union’s Spanish teacher. Students weren’t the only ones willing to suffer for others. Teachers, staff and community leaders also agreed to undergo humiliation. Mr. Labhart, an avid Ducks fan, agreed to wear a Beavers hat for two weeks. Mrs. Miller dressed like a man. Mr. Witty had his hair cut, military fashion. Mr. Jones looked ridic- ulous walking around with only half his face shaved. Mrs. Reyn- olds and Mrs. Kilpatrick kissed a pig. Mr. Henry and John Day Police Chief Richie Tirico re- ceived a shaving cream pie in the face. ASB public relations offi cer Brittany Gilliam dyed her hair red. Chance Ferguson, ASB treasurer, dyed his hair black and when the goal was reached shaved his head to reveal that a great deal of moles inhabit the area. Mr. Pulleiro didn’t shave his face for two weeks, dyed his hair blonde, and then had his head shaved. Mr. Cosgrove, Mrs. Smith and Marzuri Wag- goner, ASB activities director, became human sundaes. The three breathing desserts had to sit in their baby pool cup until the assembly adjourned. “It’s so cold,” Marzuri Wag- goner said, teeth chattering, while covered in chocolate pud- ding, whipped cream, strawber- ry syrup and nuts. “It was painful and sur- prising every time. I didn’t get used to it,” Caleb Sturgill, ASB vice-president, said of his hair waxing experience. “I can still smell pig,” said Mrs. Kilpatrick with a look of disgust on her face. Chief Tirico was surprised when his “pie in the face” turned out to be a pile of shaving cream, but he took the shock like a good sport. “I’m very proud of these guys and all their effort. It was worth getting a pie in the face,” Tirico said. Debi Hueckman, program coordinator for the DHS volun- teer service holiday gift baskets, was amazed at the amount of food donated this year by the high school. “They make a dif- ference on what we can do to help families during the Christ- mas season,” Hueckman said. Mt. Vernon Grange also donates food for the baskets every year. After the food is gathered, John Day Kiwanis sorts and distrib- utes it to families throughout the county. How will the high school be able to top this year’s record amount of food? “Who knows? Maybe my hair will be blue next year, instead of blonde,” Pulleiro said. WHAT’S HAPPENING From Dec. 20, 2006: Caitlin Bullock’s original plan was to shave her head when the goal of 2,500 pounds was reached. “So many people didn’t want to see me get my head shaved that we changed it to me shaving my head if the goal wasn’t reached,” Bullock said. Eagle file photos From Dec. 20, 2006: Nicole Israel, left, makes a face at all the hair she is waxing from Mat Becker’s legs while Marc DesJardin holds Caleb Sturgill as Laurie Adair waxes Sturgill’s legs during the leg waxing ordeal at the pep assembly Dec. 14. The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Fri- day. Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmeagle. com. For meetings this week, see our list in the classifi eds on Page A15. TUESDAY, DEC. 27 Grant County Senior Advisory Council • 11 a.m., Monument Senior Center The council will meet to nominate and select offi cers for the council and to entertain new business proposed by the public or council members. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For more information, call 541-820-3530, or the John Day Senior Center at 541-575-2949. 04764-BMEEarlyDeadline-Page1-Composite BlueMountainEagle EarlyDeadlines fortheDecember28 th edition Classified,Legal&Display DeadlineisThursday, December22 nd atNoon Formoreinformation ortoplaceanad: CallKimKellat: 541-575-0710 195NCanyonBlvd.,JohnDay|www.bluemountaineagle.com Strawberry Mountain Christian Fellowship this holiday season as you celebrate the miracle of His birth with us 170 SE Dayton St., John Day Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with “Kid’s Church” Christmas Play Dec. 24 th 6:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Service at 8 pm THE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 110 Valley View Dr. • John Day 521 E. Main • John Day FIRST CHRISTIAN UNITED METHODIST 311 NE Dayton St., John Day 126 NW Canton John Day CHURCH Bible Classes (all ages) Saturday at 9:30 am Worship Saturday at 11:00 am December 24 th Christmas Eve Service....7:00 pm Christmas Service.... 9:00am Sunday, Dec. 25th 10:00 a.m. Service Music, Communion and Christmas Story CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ST. ELIZABETH CATHOLIC CHURCH Christmas Eve Christmas Vigil John Day- 6:00 pm Dec. 25th 9:00 am 12:30 pm 2:30 pm Prairie Baptist Church 238 N. McHaley Prairie City Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Service......8:00pm Christmas Service ...10:00pm 541-820-3696 Corner of S. Canyon Blvd. & SW 2nd,, John Day Sunday, Dec. 25 Breakfast.....9:00 am Service......10:00 am Christmas Eve Service at 6:30 pm Old-Fashioned Christmas Sunday Morning Worship Dec. 25 at 10:00 am featuring sanctuary choir Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 pm St. Thomas Episcopal Church 139 Washington St. Canyon City Dec. 24 Saturday Christmas Eve 7:00 pm Traditional Lamplight Service of Carols & Holy Eucharist Dec. 25 Sunday Christmas Day Eucharist 10:00 am 541-620-1436 KJV VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 108 S. Washington St. • Canyon City ...the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. I John 4:14 SUNDAY, DEC. 25 TH Sunday School............................9:45 am Sunday Preaching & Junior....11:00 am Sunday Evening.........................3:30 pm 04893
