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History
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
O UT OF THE P AST
75 years ago
March 26, 1943
Ritter goes over the top in
Red Cross War Fund drive
Carl Driskall, county chair-
man of the Red Cross War
Fund campaign, states that the
first community in the county
to go “over the top” is Ritter.
Violet Haley, chairman for the
Ritter community, reported this
week that their quota of $50 has
already been over-subscribed.
At this writing, they have
raised $65 for the Red Cross
War Fund.
50 years ago
March 28, 1968
Large reservoir seen for
Monument dam proposal
A dam 225 feet high and
backing up water nearly 15
miles is a possibility being
considered by the Army Corps
of Engineers for the proposed
Monument dam project.
Frank Parsons, spokesman
from the Walla Walla district
office, discussed the proposal
Thursday at the annual meet-
ing of the Monument Soil and
Water Conservation District in
Monument.
The Corps is presently in
phase three, general investiga-
tion, of the project. Money has
been funded for the investiga-
tion. Four steps are remaining.
First is Congressional okay
for construction, then approval
of money for construction, fi-
nal designs of acceptance and
awarding the bid of construc-
tion.
Benefits of the project in-
clude flood control, power,
irrigation and recreation. Rec-
reation and reservoir fish will
be affected most by an unstable
pool level, noted Parsons.
He said relocation costs for
the town of Monument, which
would be inundated, would be
high, and present benefits over
cost are rather small. The gov-
ernment interest rate could af-
fect the cost benefit ratio great-
ly. Another prime consideration
that could prove costly is fish
facilities.
Three pool sizes are being
considered for the Monument
project. The dam sites are lo-
cated just west of Monument.
Present planning indicates
about 250,000 acre feet gross
storage with 37,000 acre feet
sediment storage and about the
same for a conservation pool.
Draw down would be about
two-thirds of gross volume,
said Parsons.
Eagle file photo
From March 28, 1968: LOG DUMP — Work is nearing
completion for the new log dump at the west end of
the San Juan Lumber Co. mill pond in John Day. The
log pond is being enlarged to handle approximately
700,000 board feet. The present pond accommodates
about 200,000 board feet. One reason for the enlarged
pond is that it allows frosted logs to thaw out by the time
they are ready to be processed. The present road in the
middle of the pond will be taken out.
25 years ago
March 25, 1993
Wildlife
management
committee named
Grant County Court mem-
bers have named a nine-mem-
ber committee to begin drafting
a wildlife management element
for adoption into the coun-
ty’s Comprehensive Plan that
guides land-use, growth and
development within the county.
O utlook
Those selected of the 23
applicants were Phil Wirth,
Chrissy Tenderella, Rick Hens-
lee, Don Moss, John Coombs,
Mike Kilpatrick, Steve Court-
ney, Bob Pereira and Ken Holl-
iday. County Planning Director
Dick Brown noted the com-
plexity of issues facing land-
use planners and, following
adoption late last year of a new
riparian element to the county’s
plan, welcomed the local input
in developing a new part of the
county plan.
“We learn a lot from people
out there on the ground every
day,” Brown said. “Hopefully
through this process, we can
come up with something more
applicable to our specific area
than the state process.”
The move to appoint the
committee and draft a wildlife
management plan is a bold step
for the county because it could
subjugate state and federal
agency controls and regula-
tions to conform to the county’s
Comprehensive Plan. The same
tact was taken in developing
the riparian element, which is
under appeal by the Land Con-
servation and Development
Commission and Water Watch
of Oregon, Inc.
Commissioner Bob Kim-
berling expressed concern over
pursuing any additional land-
use planning regulations that
could make it more difficult for
private landowners to develop
their property.
Kimberling asked whether a
wildlife element to the county’s
plan could be used to prevent
someone from building a home
or other structure in an area be-
cause the area was designated
as a wildlife migratory route.
Brown said that same de-
bate has been ongoing for more
than 15 years, and it likely
would not come into play with
single structures. The debate
more frequently crops up when
discussing applications to sub-
divide parcels of land and in
talks of housing density, within
the county, and not fish or other
wildlife.
10 years ago
March 26, 2008
Sleepy Hollow comes to
Dayville
The Dayville Community
Hall was the place to be.
The students recently treat-
ed the community to a pre-
sentation of “The Legend
of Sleepy Hollow.” Primar-
ily a production of the high
school, elementary students
also participated, filling out
the cast as townspeople of
Sleepy Hollow.
Soon after landing in Sleepy
Hollow, Ichabod Crane (Cody
Flower) stumbles into romantic
entanglements with a farmer’s
daughter, Katrina Van Tassel
(Rachel Sagaser). Van Tassel,
however, already has another
suitor, strong and handsome
Brom Bones (Cody Gibson).
SENI R
Food for thought:
Enthusiasm is the
yeast that makes
people rise. So we all
rose to follow Jean
Kline as she led us in
the flag salute. Ginger
Rose Coombs
announced that
Prospector Ice is
donating 10 bags of ice to us every month. Thank you so much for
doing that. We certainly appreciate it.
Our faithful delivery drivers Ken, Larry, and Carlos did their thing.
Del and Bonnie help clean up every week.
Marjean has to be gone sometimes, so we will need kitchen helpers
when that happens. If you feel so inclined, come early on
Wednesday to lend a hand. Don’t forget that March 28 is another
game day at the hall. Pinochle party.
The Prairie City PTA is going to have another bingo party on April
13, so get your money out and go.
The winner of the gift certificate donated by Chuck’s Little Diner
was – our cook. Marjean can have someone else cook a meal for
her. Jack Retherford asked the blessing.
Marjean put the new rice cooker to work for our meal this day. It
worked good too. We had Asian chicken thighs, pineapple fried
rice, pasta salad, peaches, and yellow cake with coconut frosting
Prairie City
Seniors
On Monday, March
19th, Bonnie Kocis and
Merry Henry greeted
some chilled, wet friends
who came into the
center. But it didn’t take
long to warm them up.
Nicky Essex
We had a shift in
our Monday schedule, so
for the time being, Step Forward will be doing all of the meal
deliveries. That is a big job! David Gill and his crew delivered 30
regular and 20 frozen, which took them all over John Day, Canyon
City and Mt. Vernon. Thank you all, so much.
A big thanks to the gang here for doing table service and clean
up. You all really step up when needed. It feels like a real family to
me, how about you? Welcome to visitor Nancy Viggers.
Gene Essex led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, then we had
drawings: winner of the Len’s Drug gift card was Tom Roark and
the free meal went to Merry Henry, who then gave the blessing on
our meal. We ate grilled provolone and cheddar sandwiches on
sourdough bread, incredible homemade cream of tomato soup, relish
tray of pickles, olives and celery stuffed with a yummy cream cheese
filling by Curt Pereira. Lisa made chocolate caramel cupcakes for
dessert, to celebrate National Chocolate Caramel Day.
Thursday, the 22nd, Sandra Gladish, Chief of Interpretation from the
Fossil Beds, came to share about future plans for the park, and also
John Day
Seniors
Looks like the month of
March is coming to a close
already. April and Easter
are just around the corner.
I can almost smell spring
in the air. I’m getting
excited about planting stuff
outside. I know that won’t
Soo Yukawa
happen for a while but one
can daydream about it. We
got a little snow, just when I thought the winter was over, but I see
evidence of the next season with the slowly growing green grass coming
on.
We had quite a large crowd for our Tuesday meal. Terry Cade, Carrie
Jewell, and Teawna Conklin prepared for us fish and chicken with some
tasty fries, cole slaw, sliced peaches, and chocolate and peanut butter
cookies. We thank our cooks for their hard work. There were 55 guests on
the books and one takeout. We had Harold Preston from Prairie City honor
us with his presence. We also had Taran and Tamara Homan from
Prineville join us for lunch. We had Craig Jackson and Dave Rush from
Long Creek. From Sedalia, CO, we had Tyler, Jamie, and Matthew
Arbogast. Lastly, we had Kathleen Hoffman from Canyon City for lunch
also.
Our greeters were Bodean Andersen, Jimmy Cole, and Linda Abraham.
Bodean led us in the flag salute, made the announcements, and prayed the
blessing over our meal. Jimmy and Linda collected and counted the
money.
Monument
Seniors
for dessert. Yummy, yummy in the tummy. There were 50 names
on the registration book.
We had a board meeting after lunch. If you have any concerns, be
sure and tell someone. We worked on several and made progress
toward resolution of them.
Derrol’s physical therapy is going quite well. Still sleeping in the
recliner so he won’t roll over and re-injure the shoulder… Should
get the bandage off before Easter.
Speaking of Easter, don’t forget the Prairie City Ministerial
Association’s annual combined Easter Sunday service at the old
gym at Prairie City High School. It’s like a city-wide reunion. Lots
of good music and preaching and praying. Even food. What a deal.
So, the seed catalog came. And I ordered the seeds. And they came.
And they are waiting to be planted. Hard to do in our Grant County
spring, huh? Been trying to figure out how to make a little cold-
frame on the front of the house. It’s always warm there, right by the
heater exhaust… (ahem). But I keep getting deterred by this voice
coming from the depths of the recliner. Oh, well. This too shall
pass.
One thing I wish would pass is the deer who eats the tops of the
tulips.
Deuteronomy 14:3-5 “Do not eat any detestable thing. These are
the animals you may eat: the ox, the sheep, the goat, the deer, the
gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope and the
mountain sheep.”
to take suggestions and ideas back from us about ways to make it
more accessible for all who come to enjoy it.
Olivia Cornel and Jeanette Julsrud were at the greeter’s desk to check
us in, and St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church served at tables. David
Turner and Jimmy Maple took meals to John Day and Canyon City
while David Gill and his guys from Step Forward did the Mt. Vernon
route. Altogether, there were 35 meals delivered. Thank you all so
much. Walt Hall led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, then our drawings
produced winners. Jennifer Marcucci for Chester’s Thriftway and
Joyce Nodine won the Valley View meal.
We had special visitors from Blue Mountain Hospital Guild, our
meal sponsors. Chris Yriarte introduced the ladies of the guild,
telling us about their membership drive. They would like to
encourage any and all to consider joining their group in the many
activities they do to help support the hospital. Archie Osburn from
Monument also visited to meet new friends, as he is going to be on
our ballots in the next election.
Father Christie from St. Elizabeth’s gave a devotional and led us in
the blessing of our food. We dined on chicken cacciatore with rice,
cheesy garlic bread, Caesar salad and Lisa continued to spoil us with
a lovely peach crisp. We filled seven tables and had great
fellowship. Next Thursday we will have our special Easter meal of
cinnamon-glazed ham.
Psalm 116:8-9 KJV “For thou hast delivered my soul from death,
mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. I will walk before
the Lord in the land of the living.”
The gift card winner was Jan Ensign. The winner of the free meal was
Miranda Hoodenpyl. We thank all our supporters for their generous
donations.
Harold Preston came over to let us all know about the medical transport
that is available for anyone that is eligible. If you are found eligible, it
would cost you nothing to be taken to your doctor appointments. More
information will be found on the board in the senior center foyer.
I have great news for all you vets out here in Monument. Kathleen
Hoffman will be coming to Monument once a month to assist any of our
vets. You won’t have to drive all the way to the nearest VA office
anymore. I will let you know when that Tuesday of the month she will
be in.
I have some very sad news if you haven’t already heard. One of our
newest members of the community, Jay Ball, has passed away. Our
prayers are with his family and friends.
Well, I am less two baby goats. Two of the male goats went to their new
home. One of the mama goats, Dolly, was quite upset. The next day, I
went to pet Bonnie and Dolly kept coming over crying at me thinking I
might take Bonnie too! Hopefully she will soon forget that she is
missing one of her babies. I took a baby from each mama so they
wouldn’t get traumatized and miss their babies and to keep them from
getting mastitis. I might have to rename Pherb to Clyde. Can’t have a
Bonnie without a Clyde, right?
1 Corinthians 14: 1 “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts but
rather that ye may prophesy.”
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