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History
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
O UT OF THE P AST
75 years ago
Jan. 22, 1943
50 years ago
Jan. 25, 1968
Sub-zero weather hits
Grant County Sunday night
Grant County, like the
entire Northwestern states,
is getting a taste of real win-
ter weather this week, which
started with an unusual cold
snap Sunday night. Tempera-
tures of as low as 40 and 50
below zero were reported in
certain parts of the country
Monday morning. The mer-
cury dropped to 14 below in
John Day and 17 below at
Prairie City. The coldest spots
in the country were Austin,
Seneca and Logdell, with the
temperature at the latter place
reported as 50 below.
The weather modified
considerably Monday eve-
ning, but it has continued
cold through the week with
blustery, cold winds, and
Wednesday morning brought
a snowstorm, which was re-
ported as general throughout
the county.
Although at this writing all
of the main highways still re-
main open, traveling has been
difficult and stages have had
considerable difficulty keep-
ing up with their schedules.
Criminal identification
speedy with computer
“And it took so little time,”
John Day police officer Floyd
Farley replied when queried
about the procedure in iden-
tifying a suspect in the recent
series of John Day burglaries.
Leroy Clarence Buxton
was arrested Sunday, Dec.
31 at Garden City, Idaho, for
carrying a concealed weapon
— a foreign make pistol. At
5:37 p.m., Garden City au-
thorities inquired of the John
Day department by Law En-
forcement Teletypewriter on
an APB (all points bulletin) to
Oregon concerning Buxton,
not knowing that the local
department did not have Tele-
type service.
Automatically the request
was directed to Salem regard-
ing the serial number of the
weapon and its ownership.
The information was there, as
it had been radioed to Baker
to teletype by the John Day
office of the Oregon State
Police on the morning of the
burglary at the request of the
local city police.
By 7:01 p.m. the Garden
ramento, California. Coastal
information is digested there
and retained for seven days.
Then it goes to the FBI’s
National Crime Information
Center in operation in Wash-
ington, D.C.
Records stored concerning
stolen property at the cen-
ter borders on the unbeliev-
able. Vehicles, cars used in
the commission of felonies,
stolen engines and transmis-
Eagle file photo sions, stolen or missing li-
From Jan. 28, 1993: Nine students from John Day and Mt. cense plates, stolen guns and
Vernon were awarded checks from the John Day-Canyon other items of stolen property,
City Lions Club at a potluck Jan. 12. The students are
which are serially identifi-
local winners in the Lions’ Posters for Peace contest.
able. Wanted persons will fol-
Front row (from left): Angie Warren, Jennifer Tacy,
low within the year.
Lindsay Hunter and Heather Burton. Back row: Kevin
The national system is
Eddy, Charlie Warren, Ami Henry, Michelle Haag and Nicki operational seven days a
Paulson. The first place winners from each school will be week and 22 hours a day.
entered in the state competition.
(Don’t ask about those other
two hours – you know what
City authorities had received been a major deterrent to law they are doing.) With proper
positive identification back. officers. With the National teletypewriter encoding the
The John Day department Crime Information Center in answers are coming back in
had received a call from Sa- operation the true identity of the average 15 seconds. Uti-
lem at 5:45 p.m. The return many fugitives can now be lization of instant informa-
of the suspect to Oregon and established in a matter of sec- tion is utopian for those de-
partments which update and
John Day is a matter of legal onds.
In the case of Buxton the have the funds available for
procedure and takes time. The
important point involved is stop of the Autostat comput- conversion.
For John Day’s department
that in fighting crime, timely er ended in Salem as the in-
information is a most valuable formation was programmed it was not a matter of seconds,
there. The west coast opera- but not a matter of days or
weapon.
In the past the time lag has tional headquarters is in Sac- weeks — just a “little time.”
O utlook
25 years ago
Jan. 28, 1993
Local students recog-
nized for winning ‘Posters
for Peace’
The John Day-Canyon City
Lions Club recently recognized
nine student winners in the Li-
ons “Posters for Peace” contest.
Students from Humbolt
Elementary, John Day Junior
High and Mt. Vernon schools
participated in the contest, with
the top three from each school
receiving a $5, $7.50, or $10
prize. The three first-place
winners were forwarded to a
district competition. The stu-
dents were presented with their
awards at a potluck on Jan. 12
at the Catholic Parish Hall. The
second- and third-place posters
were on display, but the first-
place posters were already sent
to compete with other club win-
ners in this district.
The Humbolt winners: first,
Heather Burton; second, Jenni-
fer Tacy; third, Angie Warren.
John Day Junior High winners:
first, Charlie Warren; second,
Lindsay Hunter; third, Kev-
in Eddy. Mt. Vernon winners:
first, Ami Henry; second, Mi-
chelle Haag; third, Nicki Paul-
son.
SENI R
Oh, dear. I must be
getting ready for Darn
Silly Time. (It starts
March 11.) I am
waking up at 4:30 a.m.
That way I’ll be ready
Rose Coombs
for it, right?
Sometimes have to
take a nap in the
afternoon or evening, but I’ve heard that’s a good thing.
Anyway, I was up and going early for this important day. The 3
Amigas did not get to get together due to circumstances beyond our
control. Which was actually a good thing because I was working in
my center office until five minutes to mealtime. Whew. Then I took
what I had been working on to the corporation meeting after dinner.
So it all worked out for the best. Faithful volunteer Ken took care of
getting the plates and silverware to the serving table. Larry and Carla
Wright and Ken and Harold took care of the home deliveries. Ginger
did the announcing, Pam was at the registration desk, and Bruce and
Frances helped clear the tables after the meal. Ken even helped dish
up the food since Joy was not available today. Thanks to all our
volunteers.
Harold led the flag salute and Jack asked the blessing. The gift
certificate donated by Chuck’s Little Diner was won by Louise
LaBaugh. We had 56 names on the book. The Blue Mountain Care
Center didn’t get to come.
Prairie City
Seniors
We are sure loving the
spring-like weather these
early days of the new
year. Chatter says it
won’t last but it’s pretty
nice while it does. Merry
Nicky Essex
Henry and Everett King
were at the greeter’s
desk on Monday, Jan.
15. Table service was
provided by Al and Cathy Altnow, Karen Barrietua and Ron and
Roberta Dowse from the First Christian Church. Al and Cathy had
done the meal deliveries to John Day and Canyon City, while David
Gill and Rodney Brunson from Step Forward took the Mt. Vernon
route. Total deliveries made were 30 regular and 36 frozen meals.
Great job, everyone. Lately, we have enjoyed the volunteer services
of Jay Colson and Tom Roark, who have done setups. It makes me
think of the scripture about many hands making fast work. I love our
team.
Cathy Altnow opened our time by leading us in the pledge to our
flag. The drawings went to Pat Amling, for the Len’s Drug
certificate, and Dale Stennett, who won the free meal. Pastor Al gave
the blessing and we ate a great meal of navy beans and ham, hash
browns, corn bread, carrot and raisin salad with strawberry ice cream
for dessert. We had 28 diners.
On Thursday, Jan. 18, Merry Henry and I were greeters. Our friends
were here from “Ye Old Thrift Shop” and the Methodist Church.
John Day
Seniors
Is everyone out there
enjoying this crazy
weather? I’m a little
baffled with the ups and
downs, but if we get any
kind of moisture, I’ll take
Soo Yukawa
it. We’ve had some very
thick foggy days, some
beautiful sunny days with
a cold crisp chill, some
rainy and wet days, and a wee bit of snow. That all happened just this
past week, seriously.
Carrie Jewell and Christy Howell prepared for us one of my faves for our
Tuesday meal. We were served up some hearty spaghetti, garlic bread,
fresh green salad, and chocolate pudding with whipped cream for
dessert. I was starving so I totally pigged out. We thank our cooks for a
fabulous meal. Terry Cade was out with a bad back; we pray for a
speedy recovery.
Our greeters were Bodean Andersen, Jimmy Cole, and Debbie Reid.
Bodean led us in the flag salute, made the announcements, and prayed
the blessing over our meal. Jimmy and Debbie collected and counted the
money.
Olivia Hoodenpyl won the Len’s Drug gift card. The free meal tickets
went to Rickie Doland and Phoebe Yukawa. We thank all who support
and sponsor these free prizes. The number of guests on the books was 44
with two take-outs.
Monument
Seniors
Hopefully next week.
Tom’s food for thought: Now and then it’s good to pause in our
pursuit of happiness and just be happy. Right on.
And I was happy about our chicken a la king entrée with a green
salad and applesauce. Really hit the spot. Then we all wait to see
what wonderful dessert Marjean and Tom had whipped up. Would
you believe chocolate pudding cake with ice cream? Umm, umm.
Was it ever good. One of our tablemates had recently discovered that
he was allergic to chocolate. Wouldn’t that be terrible? But he could
eat ice cream, so all was well.
After Ginger and I counted the money, we had our meeting to discus
the new by-laws. They were approved with a couple of additions and
corrections. We will have them available for you to read through
before voting on them on the 24th. So be sure to be here. If you
happen to see something wrong with any of the various
accouterments in the building or the surrounding grounds, please be
sure to make us aware of it. It may already be on the list, but it’s good
to have a second opinion, OK?
Since we do not have a gift certificate for the week of the 24th, we
will be drawing for a free meal for someone in the building that day.
This will only happen when a month has five Wednesdays. Next one
will be in May.
Proverbs 16:3, 4 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your
plans will succeed. The Lord works out everything for His own
ends…”
Sherry Feiger, Isa Larkin and Dolores Belden did table service. Ken
and Shermayne Boethin did meal deliveries in John Day and Canyon
City, while the guys from Step Forward, David Gill and Rodney
Brunson, made deliveries to Mt. Vernon. Altogether they delivered
36 meals. Veanne also delivered 20 frozen meals.
It was our annual meeting, led by chairman Chris Labhart, and was
begun with the flag salute led by Isa Larkin. We had our regular
drawings in which Billie Bullard won the Valley View meal and
Angela Binschus won the Chester’s Thriftway certificate. Chris then
announced that tickets handed out earlier would be drawn for “Grant
County Bucks” in denominations of $25 each. There were ten
winners: Billie Bullard, Betty Starr, Drew Harmer, Shay Nelson, Isa
Larkin, Norm Strawn, Balbina Escudero, Lisa Pereira, Dolores
Belden and Pat Amling. They will be shopping in Grant County
businesses to spread the good around.
Sherry Feiger said the blessing for our meal and we enjoyed a meal
of corned beef hash, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, dinner rolls and
chocolate pudding for dessert. We served 53 diners. Lon Davis
brought his son Brian as a guest. Welcome, Brian.
Join us after lunch at 1 p.m. on Thursdays and play bingo. The big
prize is going to be won any day now.
On Thursday, Jan. 25, we’ll have honey mustard chicken, and on
Monday, Jan. 29, taquitos with chips and dip will be on the menu.
Psalm 116:1-2 (NIV) “1 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he
heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will
call on him as long as I live.”
One announcement was made by Lonnie Lawrence. Tai Chi is coming
to Monument. Many have expressed interest in this class. It is going
to be offered at NO CHARGE right after lunch on Tuesdays. An
instructor from John Day will be coming out to give the class. The
class is beneficial in gentle stretching and good for your general
health. When we get the start dates, I will let you all know.
Don’t forget that our sewing class will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27.
We start at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. We sew, some like to crochet, we visit, we
laugh, and share a potluck meal at noon. Hope you can come and join
us; we’d love to have ya.
Well, I was correct in my assumption that Dolly was preggers. Dolly
gave birth to… drum roll please... twins! Yes, she had twins on Jan.
20, Saturday. They are cute. I named them Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie
looks just like her mama, a dwarf Nigerian, and dark with a white spot
on her head. Clyde is mostly white with a few black spots. I’m really
going to try and pet them more so I can tame them down. She
probably didn’t get pregnant for the last two years from all that stress
from the nasty billy goats. I believe she is much happier now.
Jill looks like she will be giving birth soon too. Uh oh. My goat
numbers seem to be multiplying. I hope she doesn’t have twins. That
would send my poor hubby over the edge I think. (Laughing out
loud.) Well, at least I’ll have some “brush mowers.”
Jude 1:14 “And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these,
saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints.”
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