Remodeling the Prineville Dairy Queen 1976The building is now part of the museum system

The MeadowlarkQuarterly Newsletter

Crook County Historical Society

246 North Main Street

Prineville, Oregon 97754

September 5, 2016

E-mail bowmuse@netscape.net

www.bowmanmuseum.org

Quarterly meetingSunday September 11, 2016

Crook County History Center 1:00 P.M.

The Fall quarterly meeting for the Crook County Historical Society will be held at the Crook County HistoryCenter on Sunday September 11, 2016. The meeting will begin with a potluck dinner at 1:00 P.M. Please bringyour own place setting. All members and the general public are welcome to attend. Members please bring a guest.

FEATURED PROGRAMMuseum Open House

For this quarterly meeting we aregoing to do something a littledifferent. With the exciting newsthat the Historical Society haspurchased the old Hans’ Pharmacybuilding for use by the museumwe wanted to give you theopportunity to have a look around. Following the potluck and a shortpresentation by museum staff wewill conduct tours through theback rooms of the old museumbank building, the newer annexsection and through the newestaddition, the Hans Pharmacy/oldDairy Queen building.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Paul CraderTim Ray

Joan JonesCyndi Butler & Michael Fischer

Richard MillhouseStew ButtsBill Quant

FALL HISTORICAL TOURThe High Desert

Saturday Sept. 17, 2016The fall historical tour will be visiting sites

south of Highway 20. Planned stops include DesertPines, Dickerson Well, Jaynes Well, Derrick Cave,Oregon’s Largest Juniper Tree, Brooks & ScanlonLogging Camp site, Plot Butte overlook and SandSprings. Many of the sites are along the oldPrineville/Silver Lake Wagon Road.

Some of the roads will be marginal for regularcars so it is recommended that SUV’s or pickups beyour mode of travel. It will be a long day so bringplenty of liquids and refreshments. This is the firsttime we have taken this tour and it should give you afeel for the harsh homestead conditions on the HighDesert but also reveal the wonders of the area.

Steve Lent will be the tour leader and he hasdeveloped a tour guide book for the day. The bookwill cost $10.00 and will be available on the day of thetour. Steve will also relate anecdotes and history fromhis Deschutes County Place Names book.

The number of vehicles will be limited to 15so as usual we recommend filling up vehicles thathave space. The museum will provide a 10 passengervan courtesy of Stahancyk, Kent & Hook. Space onvan is limited to the first to sign up. Reservations forthe tour are required. Please call the museum at 541-447-3715 to place your name on the list for the tour.

We will begin the tour at the Log CabinMuseum in Pioneer Park at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdaymorning. Bring your own lunch and refreshments.

There may be a possibility that because of firedanger conditions the trip may have to be postponedor rescheduled. Please be sure to leave your phonenumber or contact information in case this event doeshappen so we can notify you.

It should be a fun day and we hope to see youthere.

President’s Message

I am delighted to announce the purchase of the Han'sPharmacy property. The Board felt it was an opportunity notto be missed.

The Board was also able to improve the Rancher'sMemorial entrance in time to have a presence at the fair forthe second year thanks to the wonderful staff. Our hope is tocontinue and to improve display space so collections can beshared at other times as well.

September brings the fall field trip and October thelecture series.

Hope to see you there.

RuthieRuthie McKenzie

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NEW BOOKS AT THE MUSEUMMembers Receive 10% Discount

Three Little Birdsby Rick Steber$15.00 Paper 152 Pages

This is the latest book by localauthor Rick Steber. This is the truetale of George Hooker wait for anorgan as he is placed on the organdonor list. While he waits he isgiven a rescued Canada goose eggthat he holds on his chest above hisdamaged heart. The egg hatches andthe gosling bonds with George andhe becomes Goose Daddy. Thegosling grows up to fly as Georgefinally gets the call of an availableorgan. This story studies the uniquebond formed between a man and a

wild bird. Highly recommended.

The Nature of Bendby LeeAnn Krieg$20.00 Paper 298 Pages

The Nature of Bend is the only bookdevoted solely to describing theplants and animals found within anhour's drive of Bend. It's a funny andinformative guide designed to helpnewcomers and old-timers alikeidentify, locate, and learn about over350 of the area's birds, wildflowers,trees, mammals, and more. Writtenby a Bendite with help from areanaturalists including Ron Halvorsonand Chuck Gates, the book is filledwith local stories, Native legends, funfacts, scavenger hunts to sitesincluding Chimney Rock, andpractical tips to bring the outdoorsalive. Plus, it's simply beautiful, with over 600 full-color photos bymore than 40 area photographers. This is a terrific book and shouldbe part of any local residents library. This is the newsletter editor’sbook pick of the quarter.

Sea of Gloryby Nathaniel Philbrick$16.00 Paper 450 Pages

This is a brilliantly told tale of theU.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842. It is an epic story of a voyageof discovery that dwarfed thejourney of Lewis and Clark. Sixmagnificent sailing vessels and acrew of hundreds set out to map theentire Pacific Ocean, includingantarctica and the PacificNorthwest. The expeditionconducted path-breaking researchand collected what would becomethe foundation of the SmithsonianInstitution. Philbrick reconstructsthe dark saga of the voyage to showwhy, instead of being celebrated and revered as that of Lewis &Clark, it has–until now–been relegated as a footnote in the nationalmemory.

Beaver Trapper John Dayby Dave Sandersfeld$10.95 Paper 162 Pages

This is the story of trapper JohnDay. Day was a very close friendfo Daniel Boone and participatedin Hunt’s overland trapper party toJohn Jacob Astor’s settlement atAstoria in 1810. The authorbelieves that John Day’s finalresting spot is along the SouthFork of John Day River. The bookdiscusses the story behind whowas John Day?

The Fire Line: The Story ofthe Granite Mountain Hotshots and One of the DeadliestDays in American Firefighting.By Fernanda Satos$25.99 Cloth 273 Pages

This is the tragic and fatal tale of theGranite Mountain Hotshot crew that wasburned over on the Yarnell Fire inArizona in 2013. It is a gripping accountof the power and destruction of a wildland fire and those who risk their lives tostop them. Santos skillfully strikes abalance of wildfire science andunfolding human drama. Prinevilleresidents experienced a similar tragedyinvolving local hotshots in 1994

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Pages From the PastFrom the Portland Oregonian November 21, 1909

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MEMORIALS SINCE MAY 30, 2016Orval McCulloughby Robert & Renee Horton Helen Schnabele Lawrence & Carol Weberg

Ruth McKenzieby Judy Kennedy, Gerry Borkowski and Doris Vice

Margery Forrester Brownby Elaine Broten

Elaine Thompsonby Phyllis Short Bill & Donna McCormack Belva McCullough John & Linda Shelk

Jeanette Lefley Dockstaderby The Class of 1957

Robert Thalhoferby Phyllis Short

Ken Jacobsonby Robyn Helms Baker Shirley McCullough John & Lynne Breese Margaret Searcy Terry Holtzapple Jim & Cathy Lane

Frances Clarkby Edward Barnum Helen Schnabele

Thelma Robertsonby Jean M Nooy Phyllis Short Leatha Nooy Robert & Beverly Smith Louise Condron Jerry & Eloise Brummer

Gene Bernardby Cheryl Ingersoll & Tyler Groo Elaine Evans

Carolyn Cross Lukerby Naida Miller Elaine Evans

Mary Demaris Wilsonby Frances Juris Marjorie Woodby Frances Juris Phyllis Short

Frances Bushnellby John & Lynne Breese Jerry & Eloise Brummer Steve Lent & Barbara Fontaine Louise Condron Gordon Gillespie Dick, Audrie & Gary Bedortha Rock & Lila Gerke Don & Dee Berman Mitch & Linda Baker Harold & Carmen Simpson Nadeane Silbernagel & Irene Conroy Families Beverly Parrish Gordon & Mary Moore David & Robyn Baker Nadeane (Reif) Silbernagel John & Colleen Ferguson Tom and Beverly Wolverton Ralph and Jeannie Holtby Wanda Schnabele Terry Holtzapple Frances Juris Joyce Jollo Belva McCullough Kathryn Bechtell Naida Miller Elaine Evans Helen Schnabele Lawrence & Carol Weberg

Jane Elizabeth Johnsonby John & Lynne Breese

Billy Williamsby John & Lynne Breese

Richard Sumnerby Helen Schnabele

Pam Campbellby Helen Schnabele

John Gageby Helen Schnabele

Diana Edwardsby Lawrence & Carol Weberg

Fayne Ritchby Lawrence & Carol Weberg

J B Coxby Lawrence & Carol Weberg

Miller Tweedtby Lawrence & Carol Weberg Jerry & Eloise Brummer

Joan Gerkeby Belva McCullough Louise Condron Steve Lent & Barbara Fontaine Bob & Joy Spaulding Neva McPherson Joyce Jollo Jerry & Eloise Brummer Shirley McCullough John & Colleen Ferguson Frances Juris Chuck & Diane Giovanini Irene Pedersen Robin & Maralee Gerke Gordon Gillespie Twombly Family Ronald S Hagen Leo & Joan Collette Helen Schnabele Richard & Carol Moore Phyllis Short Betty Jo Rhoden Judy Kennedy & Doris Vice Gary & Deann Frazee Mary Albert & Dawn Alexander Pat Millerby Belva McCullough

Jim McCullough, Jr.by Belva McCullough

Berna Steelhammerby Jerry & Eloise Brummer Shirley McCullough Rock & Lila Gerke Leatha Nooy Jack & Shelley Wendt

Louise Strykerby Shirley McCullough Rock & Lila Gerke

Norma Welchby Naida Miller

Dennis Evansby Naida Miller

Maury Stoneby Phyllis Short

Lynn Jayby Barbara Groff

Bill McCutcheonby Elaine Evans

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Block pulley from Sea Sharp

Group Photo of June Historical Tour of Crook County Cemeteries

COLLECTION CARE CORNERFrom the Desk of Sarah Baylinson

Sharon Sites Adams, first woman to sail solo across the pacific. Her story of adventure is onemost of us could only dream of. Sharon grew up in land-locked Prineville, Oregon, a fardifferent life than growing up a seafaring child on the beaches of California. She hadn’t evenseen the ocean until she was 17 years old. As an adult she moved to California with a constantview of the sea beckoning her. She was captivated and quickly began sailing lessons and amere 8 months later she set sail, solo, to Hawaii. Unbeknownst to her at the time she was thefirst woman to sail solo to Hawaii. She set sail in 1965 for a 2500 mile journey. Her trip wasa success though not without obstacles. Arguably the hardest part being solitude, Adams said“Loneliness was a demon I would learn to face and overcome.” Sharon was bombarded by thepress, fans, and gestures of hospitality when she landed. In her reflections she said, “I wasmore than a gutsy girl from Prineville now.”

She traveled by sea all over the world, this time as a crew member and with her thenhusband. She saw indigenous tribes, unusual ceremonies, sat at the edge of a volcano andbrought back exotic mementos. She was even hired to deliver a boat to Bing Crosby’s birthdayparty where they went fishing together.

She was beginning to catch the bug again, but this time she had grander plans. In1969 she would sail from Yokohama, Japan to San Diego, California, setting another recordas the first woman to sail across the Pacific Ocean solo. She sailed in the 31ft Sea Sharp 2, confined to that space for 74 days surroundedby the overwhelmingly vast Pacific Ocean, her course covering almost six thousand miles. Her journey was full of challenges includingmany a squall and broken equipment. She had a particularly harrowing experience when her halyard block (a pulley connected to the lineused for raising the sails) broke sending the staysail overboard. A petite woman, she mustered all her strength to lift the staysail back upand replaced the broken pulley.

Over the years Sharon has donated items from her journey to the museum, her repair kit, the “Sea Sharp” nameplate, her kerosenelanterns, and most recently the broken block. An item so simple, yet with a powerful story of perseverance behind it.

Sharon Sites Adams story is an inspiration to have courage to follow the path in life you desire. As Adams says, “I had alwaysfelt as though life were just about to begin, and then, somewhere out on that wide, blue ocean, I realized I was living.”

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Coming SoonCentral Oregon Place Names

Volume I: Crook Countyby Steve Lent

A new expanded and updated edition of the firstvolume in the Place Names series is in the finalprocess for publication. The original has been out

of print for several years. The Crook CountyHistorical Society will be publishing the secondedition. It will include more than 100 new entriesand over 240 photos.

Excerpt from Central Oregon Place Names Vol. I Crook County

Moonshine spring is located near Pipe Organ Rock onCamp Creek. The spring is named for the illegal liquordistilling operation of a local homesteader during theProhibition Era. During the Prohibition Era in the1920s moonshine stills were a common means offinancial support for local entrepreneurs. Typicalmoonshine stills in Central Oregon were located nearplentiful springs in the backwoods areas. A recipe formaking moonshine is given below but it isrecommended that you not try this at home. Theingredients for making moonshine were kernels of ryeand cane sugar. The rye would be obtained from a localrancher. The moonshiner would put about forty poundsof good clean rye in a fifty gallon wooden barrel. Thenthey would put forty pounds of cane sugar in a woodentub with twenty gallons of warm water. This wasstirred until the sugar was dissolved into syrup. Thesyrup was poured into the barrel containing the rye andfilled with warm water to near the top. The mixture wasstirred and a cake of yeast was added. After a few daysit started to bubble and continued to do so for about aweek. It would then become quiet and clear. At thisstage it was ready to put in a still and process. Ahundred pounds of sugar would average ten to elevengallons of one hundred and five proof whiskey. Locallaw enforcement officers frequently discovered stillsand destroyed them.

A typical moonshine still on High Desert

New Museum Exhibit September 6th through October 5th

Moonshining in Old Crook CountyFor the month of September we are going to be highlighting one of the wild times in old Crook County, a time when

you may have come across a moonshine still in the Ochocos. Prohibition in the United States was a nationwide constitutionalban on the production, importation, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages, that began in 1920. Prohibition becamehighly controversial among medical professionals, because alcohol was widely prescribed by the era's physicians fortherapeutic purposes. Congress held hearings on the medicinal value of beer in 1921. Subsequently, physicians across thecountry lobbied for the repeal of Prohibition as it applied to medicinal liquors from 1921 to 1930, doctors earned about $40million for whiskey prescriptions.

Alcohol also entered the United States from other countries. Those participating in the illegal transportation of alcoholwere know as ‘rum-runners’. Local transporters became know as ‘bootleggers’ and if you distilled alcohol you were knownas a moonshiner, doing your work by the light of the moon.

Crook County was no exception, with many trying their hand at the new trade, while law enforcement made a showof trying to stop them. There is still some evidence of these wild times, including some lasting ‘place names’ (see below).

Prohibition was ended in 1933 with the ratification of the twenty-first amendment to the constitution.Come visit the exhibit at the Bowman Museum through September.

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