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Now that the computer program is up and running, the Library has added several new books. There are too many to name but one that stands out as a great read is “Against the Torrents” by author Richard Ripley telling of ‘Life on the River,” a story of two local men, Darell and Rusty Bentz born and raised in Whitebird. Many of you have had the pleasure of knowing one or both of these men and many have enjoyed a day spent on the river with them. Perhaps you purchased fencing from Rusty’s business “Bentz Fence” or a Bentz Boat from Darell. Both outstanding men. The rivers these men traveled were an adventure to say the least as many of them were void of navigation. They made history throughout their lives. To have known them was a privilege and the recent passing of Darell will cause a huge difference in river adventures. Truly Pioneers in the boating world, they will be remembered throughout history. The following is a review of another great book of local history. Submitted and recommended by our own faithful library patron, Frances Conklin. Thank you Frances and we encourage other patrons to share their favorite book with the general public through a review. Murrielle was born in 1915 to Billy and Mabel McGaffe who lived in White Bird and Riggins before moving to the Snake River. Murrielle eventually married an Oregon Snake River cowboy, Jim Wilson, who manned Hat Point Lookout for the Forest Service of which the author writes much about those days. By the late ‘30’s the Wilsons moved with their young family to Riggins where Murrielle and Jim lived until their deaths in 1995 and 1996. Keeping track of all the people mentioned in the book is a bit of a struggle. Yet the greater value of the read is an enjoyable step back in time to learn how life in the canyon was lived back then. The chapters are peppered with many interesting family photos. The book can be found on the Local Authors shelf section in the library. |
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