COMMUNITY NEWS

August 2002

Week of August 30, 2002
Lyle Community Action Council is sponsoring a Chili Cookoff on October 19th among all the Fire Departments in the county. The public is invited to come and support your community's fire department entry. Prizes will be given in several categories - the Hottest, the Mildest, etc. The event will be held at the Lyle Park Place. This is a fundraiser for the individual fire departments. We are hoping to have entertainment and other things are in the works. We will continue to keep you aware of the plans.

It’s that time of year again: Put on your thinking caps, conjure up your ideas, and come to the October Council meeting. Give us a ‘heads up’ on what you feel are our community's needs when making application’s for the 2003 Ecomonic Developement Grants. The EDA Board wants a rough draft in November. Remember, the grant proposals must be submitted through the Community Council, with a sponsoring entity such as the fire department, Lions Club, or school.

Just Reminders:

Candidates Nights: Lyle Community Action Council will be hosting a candidates nights Thursday, September 5th, at 6:30pm at the Lyle Lions Community Center, and Thursday, October 24th, at 6:30 pm.

The Chip site is open for the summer. The chip site is located in the southeast corner of Lyle on the river side of the railroad tracks. You can access the site by taking the tunnel underneath the railroad tracks. Turn right past the sewer plant. Please read the signs giving instructions for what can and cannot be left.

Lyle’s Burn "ban" is in effect.

September's Community Action Council meeting is Monday, September 26th.

Town Slogan Contest entry deadline is September 2nd.

Music at the Merc on September 21st.

Lyle History, as published in the Enterprise, July 6, 1967:
Lyle Pioneer History, recounted for readers by Jesse A Jewell.

The pioneers of yester-years were hardy souls who braved the hazards, disease, weather, terrain, and Indian threats at time, to hew out a home or enterprise from this vast wilderness. Practically all the way west from the high slopes of the Rockies, this area was wild and untamed. Possibly some of our pioneers were wild and untamed, too- in a way they had to be in order to survive on a frontier that was harsh and unfriendly at best.

One of the stories told hereabouts is of a teacher in a school house up on the prairie above Lyle. When she saw an old Indian riding around the building flourishing a tomahawk she called all the children out of sight and then she set down on the steps. The fierce old Indian rode up and raised his tomahawk like he was going to split her scalp wide open, but she just sat there watching him and never flinched. When he found he couldn’t scare her, he turned and rode away--to the relief of young and old alike.

I’m not tense, just terribly, terribly alert.


Week of August 23, 2002
^{The net proceeds from the Lyle Lions Club monthly breakfast on September 7th will be divided among the four families who lost their homes in the Murdock fire.  In addition, there will be a jar available for anyone to make a donation.  Donations will be matched by the Lyle Lions Club up to $1,000 and will be evenly divided among the four families.}

<sup>Breakfast is at the Lyle Lions Community Center from 7:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Six rigs of Sundowners went to Pine Hollow Resort for their August campout. It was a quiet campout and they enjoyed viewing about 40 old cars that came into the park.</sup>

^{There were Model A’s and other vintage cars, lots of memories were shared and stories told.}

^{Once again Lyle will come alive with Music at the Merc! September 21st will be the Harvest moon and the Merc will be celebrating with free music and socializing from 2 p.m. until dark. Let's all come and enjoy the music and enjoy the day. Thanks to John and Young Sil for bringing this fun time to the community.}

^{Just a reminder:
Candidates Night: Lyle Community Action Council will be hosting a candidate’s night Thursday Sept 5th at 6:30 pm at the Lyle Lions Community Center}

^{The chip site is open for the summer. The chip site is located in the southeast corner of Lyle on the riverside of the railroad tracks. You can access the site by taking the tunnel underneath the railroad tracks. Turn right passed the sewer plant. Please read the sign giving instructions for what can and cannot be left.}

^{Lyle’s burn “ban” is in effect.}

^{September’s Community Action Council meeting is Monday September 23rd.}

^{Town Slogan Contest entry deadline is September 2nd.}

^{Lyle History, as published in the Ruralite September 1985:
“Honey rose had nine colts, and altogether we’ve probably had 35. You know, you get into this at first thinking it’s just for fun and a good time. But it’s exciting! Each day’s a real challenge, and you don’t know what’s coming up! Then before you know it you’re hooked into the stress of too much competition.”}

^{Now the Crosby’s would like to wind down a little and just enjoy more sharing of their love for the Walkers.}

^{“Some folks say it’s like the difference between riding in a Volkswagen without shocks and riding in a Cadillac! As for me, I choose the Cadillac. That’s what Tennessee Walkers are - the Cadillac’s of the horse world!}

^{Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. Laugh so much that you can be tracked in the store by your distinctive laughter.}

Week of August 16, 2002

Come one, come all!  The Lyle Community Action Council will be hosting a candidate’s night Thursday Sept 5^th at 6:30 pm at the Lyle Lions Community Center. Here is your opportunity to get acquainted with who is running for federal, state and local offices. Let's pack the hall and ask the questions! 

Lyle has four active 4-H clubs and many of the members will be taking part in the Klickitat County Market Stock sale at the County Fair on the 24^th. Here is an opportunity for the citizens of Lyle to support these clubs. Either go to the sale and bid on the stock, or send a check to 14 Tawasentha Drive, White Salmon, WA 98672 for a donation to the members.  4-H is an educational, life-forming experience that will enrich the members for the rest of their lives. Let's show the members and their leaders that we are behind them. 

Reminders:

The chip site is open for the summer. The chip site is located in the southeast corner of Lyle on the riverside of the railroad tracks. You can access the site by taking the tunnel underneath the railroad tracks. Turn right passed the sewer plant. Please read the sign giving instructions for what can and cannot be left.

Lyle’s burn ban is in effect.

August's Community Action Council meeting is Monday August 26th. 

Town Slogan Contest entry deadline is September 2nd.

Lyle History, as published in the Ruralite September 1985:
“The Walkers are even tempered, have a good disposition and are very trainable for farm work, according to Jim. The can also cut well, without ever spooking cattle.” But many of them are really show horses.  Our old mare, Honey Rose, was always a real ham and loved to hear the bands playing and the crowds clapping at the shows.”

Jim is a member of both the Washington and Oregon Tennessee Walking Horse Associations and the Breeders Association of Tennessee and he and Eunice enjoy going to the shows. “In fact, we went to eleven shows between April and October of 1984,” says Eunice.

But now a days Jim turns the strenuous training of his horses over to a very able person, Frank White of Twilite Stables near Eugene. “Frank came from Shelbyville, Tennessee and he specializes in Tennessee Walkers. He’s the best trainer on the West Coast,” says Jim. “He even came up with some cleaver names for our horses-like Honey’s First and last for a yearling which looks like his grandmother, Honey Rose.” 

Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.

Week of August 9, 2002
We understand that it has been pretty exciting around the fire station lately. If you haven’t noticed all the construction you should drive by and take a look. With the help of an EDA grant the firemen and community volunteers have added a 2 bay addition and a larger training (meeting) area. Looks great. All of Lyle’s equipment is now under cover.

The Fire stats for July are: 5 fire calls and 1 medical call. The local volunteer crew also responded to mutual aid requests on the Sheldon Ridge and Moro fires. Lyle is very fortunate to have such a good fire and first responder team. Thank you! 

Lyle’s website should now be linked to the Klickitat County’s website. If you haven’t looked at this site lately, you should. Pam Essley has done a great job and is keeping it up to date. The address is http://community.gorge.net/lyle/ 

The council will be finalizing the disaster and block watch information in the next few weeks.  You will be contacted. When you are asked for information, for example, your name, phone number and any special information that might be needed for you (wheel chair, oxygen, transportation, etc.) please share this needed information.

Lyle is the first community in the county to prepare a homeland security disaster plan and we are working with the blessing and full co-operation of the county and state law enforcement offices. 

Put the County Fair on your calendar for the last fling of summer.  August 22-25 with the Kick Off Barbecue on the 22^nd at 5:00 p.m.  We have gone the last couple of years and it’s a great meal served to you by your elected officials. This is your opportunity to get them to really wait on you!  All the food served is locally grown.

Reminders:

The chip site is open for the summer.  Dispose of your brush and limbs at this site, recycle all that you can and lets see if we can do away with burn barrels.  
Where is the chip site?
Located on the southeast corner of Lyle on the river side of the railroad tracks, you can access the site by taking the tunnel underneath the railroad tracks.
Turn right past the sewer plant.
Please read the sign giving instructions on what can and cannot be left at the chip site.
Thanks for your cooperation!

Lyle’s burn ban is in effect.

August's Community Action Council meeting is Monday August 26th. 

Town Slogan Contest entry deadline is September 2nd.

Lyle History, as published in the Ruralite September 1985:
It is amazing to hear both Jim and Eunice recite – with out batting an eye – the names and bloodlines of all the Walkers they’ve had.  They can also reel off the honors won, with dates and places too! Then Jim begins to tell how the smooth–riding Tennessee Walkers were developed in pre-Civil War days so that the overseers of the huge Southern plantations could ride comfortably for a whole day without the jolting stress of ordinary horseback riding.

315 entries in Webster’s 1996 Dictionary were misspelled.


Week of August 2, 2002
It is so nice to see LYLE on the hill again.  A big thank you to the person or persons who climbed the mountain, took PYLE away and left LYLE. 

The goal of the 2003 Lyle High School graduating class is to raise $6000 for an alcohol and drug free party on the Sternwheeler after graduation.  Their next fund-raiser will be August 17^th at Lyle Park Place.  There will be a large yard sale and car wash.  They will also be selling snow cones.  If you have anything you would like to donate to the sale, you can call any senior.  The hours will be from 10-3. They made approximately $200 on the car wash they held in The Dalles. Let’s give this class all your support.

Seems that every few months Lyle sets a record for 911 calls.  We did it again this month with 38 calls -- nothing to be proud of!!!  911 hang-ups: 4; civil complaints: 1; suspicious circumstances: 5; citizens assist: 3; animal complaints: 2; driving while suspended: 2; water accident: 1; disorderly conduct: 2; 
burglary complaint: 2; malicious mischief: 1; theft complaints: 3; fire assists: 2; domestic disputes: 1; driving while intoxicated: 1; warrant arrest: 2; abandoned vehicle complaint: 2; assault complaint: 2; minor in possession: 1; AND harassment complaint: 1

Reminders: 
The chip site is open for the summer.  Dispose of your brush and limbs at this site, recycle all that you can and lets see if we can do away with burn barrels.  
Where is the chip site?
Located on the southeast corner of Lyle on the river side of the railroad tracks, you can access the site by taking the tunnel underneath the railroad tracks.
Turn right past the sewer plant.
Please read the sign giving instructions on what can and cannot be left at the chip site.
Thanks for your cooperation!

Lyle’s burn ban is in effect.

August's Community Action Council meeting is Monday August 22^nd.

Don’t forget your entry into the Town Slogan Contest entry deadline is September 2^nd.

Lyle History, as published in the Ruralite September 1985:
Now the house is literally jammed with the trophies and ribbons from Tennessee Walker competitions.  One entire wall is covered with ribbons “and I’ve got lots more of them put away in boxes,” Eunice says. 

When requested to bring out the usual books with all the pedigrees and honors won, daughter Karen just laughs.  “I gave them a record keeping book once years ago,” she says, “but it was soon filled up and they never got another one.  They just keep all that stuff in their heads!” 

Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

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