Paulina Prairie Cemetery

Paulina Prairie Cemetery

Sad Hill - Tread Softly

Mary Ann Gant

1922 - 2007

George Guy Rease and two unknowns

GEORGE GUY REASE

Born April 25, 1879 in Walla Walla, Washington

Died of smallpox on Caldwell's Ranch on

May 2, 1903 son of Dennison F and

Elizabeth Victoria Castel Rease

Brother of Frank A Rease and

Ella Lilly Rease Caldwell

Melvin Raper
1892 - 1914
Died in a tent of tuberculosis
Son of George M Raper
Brother of Dr Slick Raper

Unknown Grave

WILLIAM HENRY CALDWELL
Born September 19, 1841 in Independence, Missouri
Died on October 15, 1910 of injuries sustained on a
cattle drive.  Husband of Laura Ann Cornwall.
Caldwell Father of Ralph Henry, Leander Cornwall,
Hurbert Gwynne, Julia Grace, Bessie Grover Hardin
and Don David Caldwell.

ADDIE LAURA CALDWELL
1909 - November 16, 1918
Died of influenza
Daughter of Grover and Jessie Caldwell

EMMA wife of
F. W. DEEDON
Died April 15, 1915

Eagle Scout Project
2004
Cemetery Restoration
by Levi Strunk
 Troop 160

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Paulina Prairie

Pictures from the cemetery, overlooking the prairie and the area around the cemetery.

It was interesting in less than 5 miles
we went from being snowed upon at the lake to a nice day.

We used the bench at the cemetery to have our lunch.

Paulina Lake Day Trip

We took a drive up to Newberry Crater.

At the overlook, we saw the next storm moving in to the Cascades mountains,

but could see Mt. Bachelor.

Snow at the lookout.

Paulina Lake and Paulina Peak Lookout

It was amazing to see how much snow and ice was still in and around the lake.

The road was only open to Paulina Lake at the closest point -
where the stream and Paulina Lake connect.

It was quite beautiful to see the lake with the snow and ice still in it.

The Oregon Coast ~ December 13-16, 2009

We made a 'long weekend' trip to the Charleston area, with side trips as far north as Gardiner and as far south as Bandon.  We had good weather and bad weather, but we had a great time!


Santiam Pass

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/santiam-pass.html

McKenzie Highway

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/mckenzie-pass-highway-126-december-13.html

Welcome Home, Nathan!

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/welcome-home-nathan.html 

Umpqua River - Highway 38

•  http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2010/01/umpqua-river-highway-38-december-13-16.html 

Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/dean-creek-elk-viewing-area-reedsport.html 

David Dewett Veteran's Memorial

•  http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/david-dewett-veterans-memorial-coos-bay.html 

Conde B McCullough Bridge, Coos Bay

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/conde-b-mccullough-bridge-coos-bay.html 

Charleston, Oregon

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/charleston-oregon-december-13-2009.html 

Campbell's Vacation Apartments

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/charleston-oregon-december-13-2009.html 

Shore Acres State Park

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2010/01/shore-acres-state-park.html

Shore Acres Christmas Lights

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/shore-acres-christmas-lights.html

Charleston Harbor, December 14

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/charleston-harbor-december-14-2009.html 

Umpqua Lighthouse and the Umpqua River

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/umpqua-lighthouse-umpqua-river-december.html 

Winchester Bay

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/winchester-bay-december-14-2009.html

Gardiner Cemetery

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2010/01/gardiner-cemetery-gardiner-oregon.html

Reedsport and the Discovery Center

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/reedsport-and-discovery-center-december.html

Cargo Ship in Coos Bay

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/cargo-ship-enters-coos-bay-december-15.html

Cape Arago Lighthouse

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/cape-arago-lighthouse-december-15-2009.html

Bastendorf Beach

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/bastendorf-beach-december-12-2009.html 

Sunset Bay

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/sunset-bay-december-15-2009.html 

Cape Arago State Park

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/cape-arago-state-park-december-15-2009.html

Bandon

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/bandon-december-15-2009.html

Coquille River Lighthouse

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/coquille-river-lighthouse-december-15.html

Christmas Trains and Villages ~ The Charleston Fire Department

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-trains-and-villages.html

 Last Morning in Charleston and the Seafarers Memorial

• http://wanderingoregon.blogspot.com/2010/02/our-last-morning-early-light-on.html

Final Thoughts on Our Trip

We made some fairly bad choices on some of our restaurant adventures - found most restaurants closed on the nights we were in town and had a fire prevent us from eating in one highly recommended restaurant, The Portside, in Charleston.  Fortunately, we were directed by the owner of The Portside to the Hilltop House. (see the map below) Hilltop House Restaurant & Lounge, 93405 Willsey Lane, North Bend, Cuisine: pacific northwest, steakhouse, seafood • 541-756-416.  It sits on the north side of the McCullough Bridge and has a magnificent view of the bay. 

We stopped at the local cannery outlet and purchased some gift packs.  I wish we had gotten a take out shellfish dinner for ourselves while we were there instead of our restaurant choices --- next time!

I had some difficulty with my new camera on the first day and managed to delete a days worth of pictures of the Umpqua River, which was very disappointing.

I can't say enough about how magnificent Campbell's was to stay at!  Since we don't like the "hotel experience" and like quiet and privacy and a view, we could not have been more pleased.

Traveling in winter has its own joys and problems.  For the most part the trade off in weather is made up for by the lack of crowds.  After all, you just dress warm and know that water won't cause you to melt.  Our last day was marred by heavy winds that were harder to work around.

All in all, it was a wonderful trip!


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Charleston and the Seafarers Memorial ~ December 16, 2009

 

Our last morning - early light on Charleston Harbor - view from our deck

  

  

  

Charleston 'Lost at Sea' Memorial

To the sea they turned for life

To the sea they gave their lives.

Christmas Trains and Villages ~ The Charleston Rural Fire Department

Christmas Trains and Villages

at the Charleston Rural Fire Department

We had the delightful experience of visiting the Christmas trains and villages display 

at the Charleston Rural Fire Department.

There was no cost, though we were delighted to leave a donation.

There were warm drinks and cookies for all.

A dozen trains choo-chooed around the many villages set up.

It was a winter wonderland and absolutely a joy to see.

If you are ever on the coast at Christmas, it is a must see for a bit of Christmas magic!

This is their information: http://www.charlestonfire.net/

Coquille River Lighthouse ~ December 15, 2009

 

Coquille River Lighthouse

The lighthouse sits across the river from Bandon.

It was deactivated in 1936

It is open to the public and very interesting inside, and has just undergone a restoration.

 

 

  

  

  

  

 For more information and historic pictures, visit here:

http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=127