Melissa Culbert made a beautiful cake for a farewell to Frank and Clara Prindle Sunday at the Happy Camp Christen Fellowship. Frank and Clara have been friends of many since they moved here –nearly fifty years ago! I remember when Frank and Terry Everett and Dan used to be deacons at the Happy Camp Bible Church back in early 70’s. We took them to a drop off point to backpack for a vacation trip once.
Their daughter,Faye, shared some of the family plans as they anticipate leaving Happy Camp in a few weeks.
“We moved to Happy Camp in August of 1962 because Frank was hired to teach High School shop,, which he did for ten years. After not teaching for two years he taught fifteen years in the elementary school. Clara first volunteered as a teacher’s aide in the elementary school. She was a paid aide for nine years before going to college and getting her teaching credential. She completed a five year program in four years and graduated with honors. She was able to do her practice teaching here at the elementary school, was then hired and taught elementary school for eight years. Clara suffered a stroke during spring break of her eighth year and was forced into disability retirement well before she was emotionally ready for retirement.
Frank and Clara are moving to Pendleton, Oregon close to May first in order to live near Lynn, there only daughter living in the United States. Pendleton is much drier and therefore without Happy Camp’s beautiful conifer forest. The home that we are in the process of purchasing does have a view of distant tree-covered mountains.
“When they moved here there were four sawmills, some of which were operating two shifts daily. There were more people here then and many more students in both schools.
Three times they were forced to move out of our home for high water. On Dec 22, 1964 the river was 35 inches deep in their home. January 15,1974 they moved out, the water got into the garage, but not the house. On Jan 1, 1997, the water was twenty inches deep in the home. “They had moved into one of our rentals, and when the home was cleaned and ready to move back in, Clara said, “When the next flood comes we will be too old to be able to move out.”
Prindles demolished rental units four and five and hired Tom Day to haul rock slide material from a highway slide below Hokanson’s. Butch Crocker used his big cat to spread and pack the slide material into a raised pad for our new triple wide. Because the state highway dept believed that the center section of the triple wide was too tall to clear the Horse Creek bridge, it was necessary to bring that center section over Greyback. They moved into the new home Dec 6, 1997 and then dismantled their old home.
Frank and Clara will be leaving many friends and memories here in Happy Camp. As they say, “Goodbye” it is with the awareness that we will likely see some of you again here on earth and some of you we will spend eternity with in heaven. God Bless You and, “may the wind be always at your back.”
“We have sold all of our Happy Camp property to Jacob Landmesser, PO Box 404, Happy Camp. Jacob plans to continue to operate the remaining rentals and the orchard. Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce is happy to have Landmesser Apartments and Jacob as new members! If you desire to purchase peaches or other fruit, flowers, or vegetables this coming season, Jacob’s phone number is 774-276-5386.
Pastor Kirk Eadie just called to let me know that the traditional Sunrise Service will be held at the Happy Camp Airport on Sunday April 8th at 7:30AM. Dress warmly as it is usually chilly up there at that time of the morning.
this service has been held for many many years, as far back as I can remember, by the Happy Camp Bible church, and the Assembly of God Church in the Meadows, and the Happy Camp Christian Fellowship. Pastor Stan Poeschel, Pastor Bill Estes and Pastor Kirk Eadie all will be taking part in the service and Kirk and Alex Easie will be playing guitar for the music of the service.
Following the Service, everyone is invited to the Assembly of God in the Meadows for biscuits and gravy potluck breakfast. Bake up some of those light and fluffy biscuits for the gathering and join them for a time of fellowship.
In case of rain, the service will be at the Happy Camp Bible Church instead of the Airport outside.
The Horse Creek Community Church will have Sunrise Service at 7 AM at the Bridge on Hwy 96 followed by breakfast at 8, Sunday School at 9’30 and the Regular Service at 11 a,m
No Matter where you are, my friend,
And no matter where you go,
My heart is always with you.
And I want you to know
That you are always in my prayers!
And everything you do
Brings me so much happiness,
Whenever I’m with you.
You never try to make me angry
and you are there when I am sad.
Because you are the best friend
That I have ever had.
Read by Pastor Blue on Morning Inspiration 3/22/12
No Matter where you are, my friend,
And no matter where you go,
My heart is always with you.
And I want you to know
That you are always in my prayers!
And everything you do
Brings me so much happiness, whenever I’m with you.
You never try to make me angry
and you are there when I am sad.
Because you are the best friend
That I have ever had.
Dear Father, Thank you for giving me
A few freinds who know me and love me still,
A thankful heart to give you praise always in everything,
A trusting mind to keep on believing in You,
no matter what the future holds,
A humble, pleasing personality with a teachable dispositon
A thoughtful, kind, and caring touch,
A forgiving and understanding spirit,
A loving and accepting attitude
to communicate Your Love to every life I touch,
A worthwhile work into which I can put muy best efforts
and help make my world a better place in which to live and
A life that will make a difference, not ony in my world,
In my street,and most of all, in my home.
Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer
Gratefully, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
The morning after the Community Tree Lighting was the annual Holiday Bazaar at the Grange. Walking in the door of the Happy Camp Grange and smelling the cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven was tantalizing. Who could resist!
A wonderful assortment of beautiful gifts were available! Tanya had knit hats of several varieties, serape’s and baby blanket and cap combination gift sets in such a rainbow of shades and colors. Looking at those colors made one think of all sort of assorted ice cream treats! Rich Kelly had his beautiful jade jewelry. Bob and Rosie Bley had beautiful commemorative pens made of the wood from the old Happy Camp High School gym floor Bob turns the pens on his lathe and installs the ink and trim to make a really beautiful pen. Beth Buchanan was on hand with the Bigfoot Cookbook which is sold to make it possible for the land where Old Town Park is located, become public property Sharon Whitman and Linda Davis had all sorts of amazing things from knit hats to well, you’d just have to see all the things they had. It was great. Linda Thompson had candy trees and lollipops as well as other creations she’d made. Virginia Moehring had assistance of two girls who were helping sell See’s Candy for Corey! Terri Winslow had beautiful old jewelry for sale.
Keeping everyone well fed and happy, of course, Ruth Bain who organized this event for the Grange was busy making a delicious homemade potato soup as well as the cinnamon rolls and had her handicrafts. It amazes me all that Ruth accomplishes from her daily work as High School Secretary where she’s been coping with remodeling for seeming forever, and still has time for crafts and baking which everyone enjoys fully!!
“Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.
It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.”
~ Author Unknown ~
by Robyn Eadie
Coming on Labor Day, September 4, 2011
River Park -1:00 pm to 3:00pm
We are looking forward to the 2011 BigFoot Jamboree Weekend. Happy Camp Christian Fellowship will be hosting Mike Boren and his Country/Christian Band on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at the River Park.
Mike Boren and his band have been playing Country/ Christian Music for many years at Trail Christian Fellowship in Eagle Point, Oregon. Mike is a personal friend of my family and my church family, too. Mike’s band has a Country Blues flavor and comes highly recommended from many folks in Southern Oregon.
Mike’s band consists of five to seven people. Mike Boren is the lead vocalist and guitarist. Jerry Philbin is a disk jockey for KDOV radio in Southern Oregon and also is a vocalist and plays bass guitar. Richard Firstenberger sings, plays the harmonica and bass guitar. John Durhammer is their drummer. Ken Remsi is another vocalist/guitarist and taught at Rogue River High School where Kirk Eadie attended. Travis Guiolltine is their electric guitarist and Jeff Hagedorn plays the dobro guitar. ( A dobro is a guitar with hub cap on it. It has a really cool sound.)
Mike and his band have two hours of music. Also, they provide their own sound system. Mike’s band really enjoys entertaining and inspiring people with his Christian and Country music. They are very sought after musicians in the Rogue Valley. Many ranchers, farmers, and livestock events use Mike’s Country Band, too. They do weddings and anniversary party events, too.
Mike and his band are not asking a fee for their entertainment, but if you feel led to donate, please let the Lord guide your heart. They love to eat good food and talk with people about what they do with their Country/Christian band and music. We are happy they are coming down to bless us. May we pray for them in the month ahead, as they come down to enjoy the hospitality and beautiful people of Happy Camp!
June is a time for anniversaries for many people. The Bible Church in Happy Camp will be celebrating two special anniversaries in June.
The Pastor, Stan Poeschel, and his wife Virginia will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary!! This photo of Stan and Virginia was taken at the graduation of the Happy Camp High School class of 2011 where their grandson, David Poeschel graduated.
June also marks the time of year when Pastor Stan Poeschel came to be the Pastor of Happy Camp Bible Church. That was nearly thirty years ago and Stan and Virginia have raised their four sons in Happy Camp and still serve here at the Happy Camp Bible Church.
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