Community Wednesday, July 1, 2015 A3 WHAT S H Local …Jul 01, 2015 · TERMINATOR GENISYS PG-13...
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Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 1, 2015 A3 Community The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. F riday. Call Cheryl at the Eagle, 541-575-0710. THURSDAY, JULY 2 Sen. Wyden town hall • 4 p.m., Grant County Regional Airport, John Day U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will speak and answer ques- tions about legislative issues. The public is invited. FRIDAY, JULY 3 ‘Dinner in the park’ • 5-7 p.m., Monument City Park All are welcome to a community dinner in the p ark, held by the Monument FFA. The menu includes p ork loin, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert and drinks. The cost is $8 for adults, and $4 for chil- dren 10 and under. Proceeds benefit the Monument FFA. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 3-4 Church yard sale • 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dayville Community Church The ladies of Dayville Community Church are ac- cepting usable goods for their upcoming sale. Items may be dropped off at the church or call 541-987- 2402 for more information. Proceeds benefit needs within the community. SATURDAY, JULY 4 Fourth of July festivities • Dayville, Monument and Prairie City Three Grant County communities are preparing a b ang-up good time for this year’s Fourth of July cel- ebration. All three will offer parades, contests, fami- ly activities, plenty of food and, of course, fireworks. Dayville’s celebration is a three-day event. Check out the article on Page A1 for full schedules and details on all the activities. THURSDAY, JULY 9 MNF open house • 5-7 p.m., Supervisor’s office, John Day All are welcome to the informational open house to discuss wildland fire suppression on the Malheur Na- tional Forest. MNF officials will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on long-term fire situations, seasonal outlooks, aviation, dispatch and initial attack, and where to get updates as fire season kicks up. Smokey Bear will also be on hand to help youth learn how to prevent wildfires. The Supervisor’s office is at 431 Patterson Bridge Rd. For more infor- mation, visit www.fs.usda.gov/malheur or call 541- 575-3000. WHAT’S HAPPENING By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY – Skies were blue last Saturday with perfect weather for an outdoor art show. Artist and leather craftsman Clair Kehr- berg of John Day helped organize the event held at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce in John Day. “Overall we were pleased with the result,” she said. “A lot of peo- ple stopped by, and there were some really pretty paintings there.” Volunteer Patricia Baehr-Ross said this is the first time their loose- knit group of artists has held an outdoor art exhi- bition. “We’re testing the waters for the summer months,” she said. She added it worked well having the Satur- day Farmers Market across the street. “The people who showed up to see it en- joyed it,” she said. An art walk is next on their list of sum- mer planning, in the works. The artists’ next monthly meeting is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at Station 62’s coffee shop in Can- yon City, and other artists are welcome to join them, Baehr-Ross said. For more informa- tion, contact Baehr- Ross at 541-932-4856. Local talent displayed ‘al fresco’ Zoey the dog explores last Saturday’s outdoor art display, along with Joan Rohm and Zuri Rohm. June Shull of Prairie City, left, visits with artist Patricia Baehr-Ross at the outdoor art show whose work is displayed in the background. Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter Looking at the art display outside the Grant County Chamber of Commerce are Bill Geinger of Tacoma, Wash., Linda Roether of John Day and, in back, Julie Gibbs of Boise and Sandy Lowe of Union. Blue Mountain Eagle SENECA – This year’s Seneca Logger Memori- al Scholarship has been awarded to 2015 Grant Union Junior-Senior High School graduate Jerry Car- ter of Bear Valley. The award for $1,000 was presented to Carter during the June 6 graduation ceremony at Grant Union. Carter was selected based on his high lev- el of academic achieve- ment, involvement and achievements in extra-cur- ricular activities – both school-sponsored and com- munity – and leadership skills. At Grant Union, he was active in student council, FFA, National Honor Soci- ety, baseball and football, and was class salutatorian. He was a member of the 4-H Izee Live- stock Club and worked with youth outreach in Awana. He attended Seneca School for his elementary education. Carter plans to attend Oregon State University in Corvallis, where he will major in agriculture/busi- ness. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have attended Sene- ca School for at least two years and have a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA. Visit www.senecakids. org for more information. Carter awarded scholarship Jerry Carter TERMINATOR GENISYS PG-13 John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be. FRI - THURS (4:00) 7:00 9:40 MAGIC MIKE XXL R Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last performance. FRI - THURS (4:10) 7:10 9:45 INSIDE OUT PG Disney / Pixar Animation. After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school. FRI - WED (4:20) 7:20 9:35 ( ) = Bargain Matinee THANK YOU! 2015 J & L Shelk Foundation Healthy Together Project Bank of Eastern Oregon Community Counseling Old West Federal Credit Union Oregon Telephone Corporation DP Home Entertainment Mobile Glass JD River Veterinary JD Auto Parts Ed Staub & Son Doris Barott Sherry Deming Devin Moan Chris Moan Ethan Haney Katy Nelson Chris Northway Katrina Randleas Patti Wright CharLee Wolf Athena Tipton Dayville Volleyball Team GU Volleyball Team CASA Chester’s Elves Child Care Resource & Referral Cornerstone Christian Families First Heart of Grant County Healthy Together Intermountain ESD – EI/ECSE Malheur National Forest Old West Federal Credit Union OSU Extension Service Safe Communities Coalition John Day Police Department Blue Mt. Ambulance Kam Wah Chung Ponderosa Parents Association Cub Scout Pack 800 Prairie Baptist - AWANAS ROCCOS Family Network Warm Springs Tribe Clark’s Disposal ER Printing & Graphics Prospector Ice KJDY Blue Mt. Eagle 02261 EDITOR WANTED Join Our Team! Some Western regions are epicenters of change. Our beautiful Oregon community is one of those. The territory served by the Blue Mountain Eagle frequently juggles forest health, logging, public lands grazing, water supply, wildlife habitat improvements and wildfire resilience. For a journalist who thrives on the new story of the West, becoming Editor of the Eagle is an excellent opportunity. Our work place offers year-round recreational opportunities, including backpacking, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and horseback riding. Part of a family-owned Oregon media company, the Blue Mountain Eagle is located in John Day, Oregon, just 3 hours from Bend and Pendleton. There is a small-town lifestyle and the news opportunities are varied and challenging. The community is at the center of an evolving natural resource restoration economy, which gains statewide and even national attention. The Eagle, seeks an energetic, creative, outgoing and hard-working Editor. This is your opportunity to join a company that believes in community journalism. The Eagle is the oldest (146 years) weekly newspaper in Eastern Oregon and is part of EO Media Group, an award- winning and innovative news organization with active owners. We seek a journalist who is passionate about local news, excited about the opportunity to publish in print, online and with social media. You’ll manage and mentor two newsroom employees and work with a professional page design team. Your journalistic integrity is a must; leadership, budgeting, multi-media and mentoring experience are a plus. This is a hands-on position that edits and writes stories; takes photos; posts daily to our website; and uses social media to engage readers. Along with the Eagle’s Publisher, you will need to be involved in the community. Candidates with an education in journalism or a related field, plus at least 5 years of progressive newspaper leadership experience should send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group, PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or email [email protected]. 02028 myeaglenews.com Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com
Transcript of Community Wednesday, July 1, 2015 A3 WHAT S H Local …Jul 01, 2015 · TERMINATOR GENISYS PG-13...
Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 1, 2015 A3Community
The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call Cheryl at the Eagle, 541-575-0710.
THURSDAY, JULY 2Sen. Wyden town hall
• 4 p.m., Grant County Regional Airport, John DayU.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will speak and answer ques-
tions about legislative issues. The public is invited.
FRIDAY, JULY 3‘Dinner in the park’
• 5-7 p.m., Monument City ParkAll are welcome to a community dinner in the
park, held by the Monument FFA. The menu includes pork loin, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert and drinks. The cost is $8 for adults, and $4 for chil-dren 10 and under. Proceeds benefit the Monument FFA.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 3-4Church yard sale
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dayville Community ChurchThe ladies of Dayville Community Church are ac-
cepting usable goods for their upcoming sale. Items may be dropped off at the church or call 541-987-2402 for more information. Proceeds benefit needs within the community.
SATURDAY, JULY 4Fourth of July festivities
• Dayville, Monument and Prairie CityThree Grant County communities are preparing a
bang-up good time for this year’s Fourth of July cel-ebration. All three will offer parades, contests, fami-ly activities, plenty of food and, of course, fireworks. Dayville’s celebration is a three-day event. Check out the article on Page A1 for full schedules and details on all the activities.
THURSDAY, JULY 9MNF open house
• 5-7 p.m., Supervisor’s office, John DayAll are welcome to the informational open house to
discuss wildland fire suppression on the Malheur Na-tional Forest. MNF officials will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on long-term fire situations, seasonal outlooks, aviation, dispatch and initial attack, and where to get updates as fire season kicks up. Smokey Bear will also be on hand to help youth learn how to prevent wildfires. The Supervisor’s office is at 431 Patterson Bridge Rd. For more infor-mation, visit www.fs.usda.gov/malheur or call 541-575-3000.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
By Angel CarpenterBlue Mountain Eagle
JOHN DAY – Skies were blue last Saturday with perfect weather for an outdoor art show.
Artist and leather craftsman Clair Kehr-berg of John Day helped organize the event held at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce in John Day.
“Overall we were pleased with the result,” she said. “A lot of peo-ple stopped by, and there were some really pretty paintings there.”
Volunteer Patricia Baehr-Ross said this is the first time their loose-knit group of artists has held an outdoor art exhi-bition.
“We’re testing the waters for the summer months,” she said.
She added it worked well having the Satur-day Farmers Market across the street.
“The people who showed up to see it en-joyed it,” she said.
An art walk is next on their list of sum-mer planning, in the works.
The artists’ next monthly meeting is set for 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at Station 62’s coffee shop in Can-yon City, and other artists are welcome to join them, Baehr-Ross said.
For more informa-tion, contact Baehr-Ross at 541-932-4856.
Local talent displayed ‘al fresco’
Zoey the dog explores last Saturday’s outdoor art display, along with Joan Rohm and Zuri Rohm.
June Shull of Prairie City, left, visits with artist Patricia Baehr-Ross at the outdoor art show whose work is displayed in the background.
Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter
Looking at the art display outside the Grant County Chamber of Commerce are Bill Geinger of Tacoma, Wash., Linda Roether of John Day and, in back, Julie Gibbs of Boise and Sandy Lowe of Union.
Blue Mountain Eagle
SENECA – This year’s Seneca Logger Memori-al Scholarship has been awarded to 2015 Grant Union Junior-Senior High School graduate Jerry Car-ter of Bear Valley.
The award for $1,000 was presented to Carter during the June 6 graduation ceremony at Grant Union.
Carter was selected based on his high lev-el of academic achieve-ment, involvement and achievements in extra-cur-ricular activities – both school-sponsored and com-munity – and leadership skills.
At Grant Union, he was active in student council, FFA, National Honor Soci-ety, baseball and football,
and was class salutatorian. He was a member
of the 4-H Izee Live-stock Club and worked with youth outreach in Awana.
He attended Seneca School for his elementary education.
Carter plans to attend Oregon State University in Corvallis, where he will major in agriculture/busi-ness.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have attended Sene-ca School for at least two years and have a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA.
Visit www.senecakids.org for more information.
Carter awarded scholarship
Jerry Carter
TERMINATOR GENISYS PG-13John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.FRI - THURS (4:00) 7:00 9:40MAGIC MIKE XXL RThree years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last performance.FRI - THURS (4:10) 7:10 9:45INSIDE OUT PGDisney / Pixar Animation. After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.FRI - WED (4:20) 7:20 9:35
( ) = Bargain Matinee
THANK YOU!
2015J & L Shelk Foundation
Healthy Together ProjectBank of Eastern OregonCommunity Counseling
Old West Federal Credit UnionOregon Telephone
CorporationDP Home Entertainment
Mobile GlassJD River Veterinary
JD Auto PartsEd Staub & Son
Doris BarottSherry Deming
Devin MoanChris Moan
Ethan HaneyKaty Nelson
Chris NorthwayKatrina Randleas
Patti WrightCharLee WolfAthena Tipton
Dayville Volleyball TeamGU Volleyball Team
CASAChester’s Elves
Child Care Resource & ReferralCornerstone Christian
Families FirstHeart of Grant County
Healthy TogetherIntermountain ESD – EI/ECSE
Malheur National ForestOld West Federal Credit Union
OSU Extension ServiceSafe Communities CoalitionJohn Day Police Department
Blue Mt. AmbulanceKam Wah Chung
Ponderosa Parents AssociationCub Scout Pack 800
Prairie Baptist - AWANASROCCOS Family Network
Warm Springs Tribe
Clark’s DisposalER Printing & Graphics
Prospector IceKJDY
Blue Mt. Eagle
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EDITOR WANTEDJoin Our Team!
Some Western regions are epicenters of change. Our beautiful Oregon community is one of those. The territory served by the Blue Mountain Eagle frequently juggles forest health, logging, public lands grazing, water supply, wildlife habitat improvements and wildfire resilience.
For a journalist who thrives on the new story of the West, becoming Editor of the Eagle is an excellent opportunity. Our work place offers year-round recreational opportunities, including backpacking, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and horseback riding.
Part of a family-owned Oregon media company, the Blue Mountain Eagle is located in John Day, Oregon, just 3 hours from Bend and Pendleton. There is a small-town lifestyle and the news opportunities are varied and challenging. The community is at the center of an evolving natural resource restoration economy, which gains statewide and even national attention.
The Eagle, seeks an energetic, creative, outgoing and hard-working Editor. This is your opportunity to join a company that believes in community journalism. The Eagle is the oldest (146 years) weekly newspaper in Eastern Oregon and is part of EO Media Group, an award-winning and innovative news organization with active owners.
We seek a journalist who is passionate about local news, excited about the opportunity to publish in print, online and with social media. You’ll manage and mentor two newsroom employees and work with a professional page design team. Your journalistic integrity is a must; leadership, budgeting, multi-media and mentoring experience are a plus. This is a hands-on position that edits and writes stories; takes photos; posts daily to our website; and uses social media to engage readers. Along with the Eagle’s Publisher, you will need to be involved in the community.
Candidates with an education in journalism or a related field, plus at least 5 years of progressive newspaper leadership experience should send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group, PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or email [email protected].
02028
myeaglenews.com
Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk
debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com
