The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 25, 1964, page 1

INDIAN PETROGLYPHS HAVE BEEN RELOCATED

     The seven year dream and ambitions of the East Klickitat Gem and Mineral club came into realization this spring when the Indian petroglyphs which would eventually be covered by water in the poll above John Day dam were moved to the park near Roosevelt.
     The famed Chinook rock which weighs approximately 30 tons and the Coyote rock which is estimated at 25 tons were brought to the park site on lowboys furnished by the Peter Hewitt Construction company.
     The rocks were set on concrete bases by the Rock club members the weekend of May 30 and on June 17 were moved to the entrance of the park by a Bert Stanberg and a crew from the construction company.
     Both rocks were placed, facing north in the same position that they stood for centuries.
     In April 1963 trees were set out on three sides of the two acre park for wind breaks and game refuge. The trees were furnished by the State Game Department and the members of the club were assisted by Richard Thompson, and a crew from the game department, Goldendale, in setting out the trees.
     The East Klickitat Gem and Mineral club members who have taken the responsibility of preserving the Indian petroglyphs are grateful and wish to express their thanks to the Peter Hewitt company for their help and assistance in moving the petroglyphs to the park site.
     

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