We, the congregation, take this chance to thank one of Lyle's "Good Samaritans" for plowing the snow out of the parking lot of the United Methodist Church. It made it much easier for us "old folks" getting to and from our cars.
Glad to see that Joan Titus was not seriously injured in her fall this week. She was able to play the piano, even though it was one handed, and did a great job! We hope everyone will be extra careful on the icy sidewalks and roads.
The "Horizons Action Forum" was finally able to meet at the Lyle Lions Community Center this past Sunday. Over 50 interested citizens decided on several 'short term' projects. Among which were: mentoring programs, cultural exchanges, Lyle Community Comprehensive Plan, community garden, and an information kiosk. Sign up sheets for each of these chosen projects were available and eagerly signed by several citizens.
The next step in the Horizons project will be the Leadership Plenty meetings. Watch for posters announcing the time and place for each of these meetings, or check the new Lyle Blog at http://lyle-wa.blogspot.com where you can join in and 'voice' your thoughts and ideas for the betterment of the community.
The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, July 10, 1955 (Directly Quoted): "'WHO SAYS LIFE ISN'T INTERESTING?' ASKS OLAF BAKER, LYLE FARMER-LOGGER. Last Saturday Olaf Baker took time out from surveying new land he intends to buy and dissected a mushroom with his fingers."
"'Pretty isn't it? Who says life isn't interesting?' Olaf said to Fellow surveyor Emile Stratton. Olaf and Emile have known each other since the Bakers moved to Appleton in July 1923. Olaf was a champion tie hacker whose daily output was checked by Emile. Unable to believe that one man could hew that many ties, the office sent out a checker to check the checker. His count was 12 ties higher than Emile's."
"Before Olaf and Ethel Grace Pearson were married Dec. 22, 1914, at Lewiston, Mont., they had both proved upon neighboring homesteads in Fergus County."
"Olaf staked out his claim in 1912 and Ethel the year following. Before coming to Montana, Ethel taught school (1907-1913) in Minnesota. This experience was a big help when years of Montana drought plastered everything the Baker's owned with the mortgage."
Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
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