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9 GRAB BAG AN ASSORTMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS JULY 2128, 2021 The demolition derby is back! Whiskey Gulch Gang promises a smashing good time By Cheryl Hoefl er GO! Magazine J OHN DAY — We all know 2020 was a long year. It was a quiet one, too, in John Day, without the crunching fend- ers and screaming spectators of the annual Whiskey Gulch Gang Demolition Derby. Rejoice, fans, the derby is back! Once again, exhaust pipes will be busting, mud fl ying and oil leaking on Saturday, July 24, at the John Day Auto Parts Arena at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the action set to start roaring at 7 p.m. This will be the 31st year for the family-friendly event, which draws participants and bystand- ers from well outside Grant County. The derby car entry fee is $50 for one driver and pit crew member; additional pit passes are $30. Car inspections will be at 3 p.m. Those who crash will be vy- ing for cash. Top money awards include $2,000 for fi rst place, $1,000 for second, $500 for third, and several prizes in other categories. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for ages 7-12, and children 6 and younger get in free. Presale tickets are $2 less and available at Les Schwab, Ace Hardware and Tru Value Hardware, all in John Day, as well as at the fair offi ce, 411 NW. Bridge St. For participant rules and more information, call 541-575-0329. Richard Hanners/Blue Mountain Eagle Car No. 70, driven by Chad Law, of Mt. Vernon, crashes into car No. 35, driven by Mark Jeys, of Prineville, during the second heat of the 2019 Whiskey Gulch Gang Demolition Derby. WHISKEY GULCH GANG DEMOLITION DERBY Richard Hanners/Blue Mountain Eagle Keith Dougharity, of Mt. Vernon, works on a ball joint repair during halftime at the 2019 Whiskey Gulch Gang Demolition Derby. Saturday, July 24 Gates open at 6 p.m. Derby starts at 7 p.m. Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day $12 adults, $10 ages 7-12, age 6 and younger free Providing quality and compassion to all his patients. Eagle Cap Excursion Train Dr Sanders specializes in all aspects of the foot and ankle. Anything from foot & ankle pain to diabetic foot care & limb salvage, injuries, surgery, skin or toe nail conditions, sports medicine, he covers it all! Get on board for fun! Tickets available for these summer rides: Homemade Burgers & Fries 2830 10th St Baker City, Oregon Brian Sanders, DPM Accepting most insurances Baker City office hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5am Clinic hours: Tuesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-12pm Clinic offices in Ontario (every other monday) John Day (every other monday) La Grande (every Wednesday) 541-524-0122 602 Adams Ave. 541-962-7856 HELP WANTED come in to apply July 31, Two Rivers August 3, Taco Tuesday Train or reserve your seats for fall Get the details and book online or call 541.437.3652 www.eaglecaptrainrides.com
