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A8 Community Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Airport meeting postponed Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY – The Mon- day, Jan. 12, meeting of the Grant County Regional Air- port Commission has been postponed to a later date, to be announced. For more information, call the airport at 541-575-1151. G RANT C OUNTY M EETINGS Quality Healthcare Close To Home 170 Ford Road, John Day • 541-575-1311 • www.bluemountainhospital.org ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS By Bob Houser, CEO, FACHE Looking back over the past 15 years and 7 months of my tenure as CEO of Blue Mountain Hospital, many thoughts come back in waves from the halls of my memory bank. The old building circa late 50’s, worn out equipment, two doctors when I arrived, lots of good staff and two 3-1/2 year-old twins, 11-year- old and an understanding wife who has been by my side during everything for over 24 plus years. Together, we chose Grant County to be our home, raise our children and do our best to help make Blue Mountain Hospital a better facility. While this is my last column, the accomplishments are not just mine but of our whole team and I am confident that BMH/BMCC will continue to grow and make the District stronger as a whole. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with our board of directors and with the management company, HealthTech, whom the board has chosen to help direct the operations of the district. It has been at times a challenging experience but a rewarding one and I thank all of them for their dedicated service to the hospital, care center and people of Grant County. The one thing that I take pleasure in is seeing the staff that have been promoted from within and the success that they have had in whatever position they hold. We have given local people the opportunity to grow and become excellent leaders and they have excelled. Kudos to each and everyone of you for exceeding even my wildest expectations. I sincerely hope that the people of Grant County realize that the physicians, surgeons and staff of the district are ones that they can and should be proud of. Each of them strives to do their best in meeting your healthcare needs. Are we perfect? No, we are not. Not one healthcare worker, physician, surgeon, board member, CEO or whatever your position is, is perfect, NOT ANYWHERE. But what I can tell you is we will continue to make our service better for you and give you what we advertise: “Quality Healthcare Close to Home.” My family thanks Grant County for allowing us to become part of your family in the past, as well as in the future. It has been and continues to be one heck of a ride. NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM Begins January 13th 2015 What? The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a year- long lifestyle change program in which participants meet in a group with a trained Lifestyle Coach. Participants learn how to include healthy eating and regular physical activity in their lives in order to achieve a modest weight loss and help prevent developing type 2 diabetes. Who? Participants are eligible based on the following criteria: • 18 years or older • BMI >24 • Diagnosis of pre-diabetes or gestational diabetes • Score 9 or higher on the CDC pre-diabetes screening test Talk to your primary care provider to see if you qualify. When? This is a year-long program with 16 weekly sessions and 6 monthly follow-up sessions with a trained lifestyle coach, Kim Jacobs. Sessions will begin January 13th, 2015 and run through December. For more information contact Kim at 541-575-1311 or kjacobs@bluemountainhospital. org Blue Mountain Hospital District Presents January Visiting Specialists 6th - Dr. Rushton - Baker Podiatrist 7th - Dr. Takla - Bend Urology 8th - Dennis Sell - Bend Audio 8th - Dr. Noble - Bend Cardio 9th - Dr. Sandefur - Baker Ortho 14th Dr. McLellan - Bend Cardio 15th - Dr. Barstow - OBGYN 20th - Dr. Rushton - Baker Podiatrist 23rd - Dr. Sandefur - Baker Ortho 28th - Dr. McLellan - Bend Cardio 30th - Dr. Korena Larsen-Farris - Bend Ortho The Blue Mountain Hospital Employee for the September - December Quarter Elizabeth Pace Theme for this quarter “Terrific Time Management” Elizabeth has worked in the billing department for almost 3 years. Since starting work here she has proven herself to be very good at managing her time. Liz is very organized which saves time. She is a productive employee and can manage her time so well that she produces the greatest amount of results with minimal errors. She is able to combine certain tasks and prioritize other tasks to be able to com- plete her responsibilities. She is very good at returning calls quickly. When a patient calls upset about their bill, Liz is able to not only calm them down but also come up with a plan so that the caller feels that someone really cares about them and has made a difference in the issues that they had. She is very able to cover other areas when her co- workers have to be off. She has often completed her work and is able to help others, or take on additional projects and that’s why she has “Terrific Time Management.” BLUE MOUNTAIN CARE CENTER Resident of the Month Ruth Metz Ruth was born on November 25, 1948 to John Henry and Bertha Burkhart. She went to school at Orient and Gresham grade school and graduated from Gresham High School in 1967. Ruth married Stanley Metz on November 5, 1969 and they had 3 children, Julie, Dennis and Sheila. They now have 8 grandchildren and 4 great- grandchildren. Ruth likes to travel, babysit and foster children. She and Stan moved to Long Creek, Oregon from Milwaukie, Oregon in 2009. She worked at Farmers Insurance from the time she graduated high school until she had her first child. Ruth came to the Blue Mountain Care Center on October 10, 2013. 1 ONGOING Grant County Library is open 1-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sat- urday; 10 a.m.-noon and 1-7 p.m. Tuesday; and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. The library is lo- cated at 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day. Canyon Mountain Cen- ter offers meditation sittings from 5:30 to 6:10 p.m., Mon- day, Wednesday and Friday, 511 Hillcrest, John Day. Call ahead, 541-932-2725. Burns-Hines VA Clinic – Services for Grant County veterans. Immunizations, mi- nor surgical procedures, blood pressure and diabetes monitor- ing, group therapy for combat PTSD, sobriety and other is- sues. Lab draws on Wednes- days. Nursing staff and ther- apy Monday through Friday. 541-573-3339. Grant County Genealogi- cal Society Research Center – Open 1-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Parsonage building behind Historic Ad- vent Church, West Main Street in John Day. 541-932-4718 or 541-575-2757. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weigh-in, meeting. Bible Way Community Church, 401 W. Main St., John Day. 541-575- 3812, 541-932-4592. 12 p.m. – Seniors Meal Program at the Strawberry Grange Hall, Prairie City. 12 p.m. – Women’s Support, by Heart of Grant County, for domestic violence survivors. Free lunch. 541- 575-4335. 4 p.m. – Humbolt Ele- mentary School Site Council, school library. 541-575-0454. 5-7 p.m. – Shepherd’s Closet, open with free cloth- ing for all ages and community dinner, Prairie City Assembly of God. 541-820-3682. 6 p.m.– Grant County Public Forest Commission, Squeeze-In Restaurant. 541- 620-1949. 6 p.m. – Grant County Chapter, Oregon Equestrian Trails. Call for location, 541- 932-2723. 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Family History Center open, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day. Also open by appointment. 541-656-8069. 7 p.m. – Grant County High School Rodeo Club, U.S. Bank, John Day. 541- 575-1530. 7:30 p.m. – Let Go Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish Hall, John Day. 541-575-0114. THURSDAY, JAN. 8 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Family History Center open, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day. Also open by appointment. 541-656-8069. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Grant County Family Violence Council, Adult and Family Services small conference room, 725 W. Main St., John Day. 541-575-4335. Noon – Seniors Meal Pro- gram, John Day Senior Cen- ter, 142 N.E. Dayton St. 541- 575-1825. 5:30 p.m. – Juniper Arts Council, United Methodist Church, John Day. 541-932- 4892. 6 p.m. – Long Creek City Council, Community Hall. 541-421-3601. 6 p.m. – “The Girlfriends” Women’s 12-step Recovery, John Day Church of the Naz- arene. 541-620-0065. 6:30 p.m. – Grant County Stockgrowers, Keerins Hall. 7 p.m. – Monument School Board, high school. 7 p.m. – John Birch So- ciety, Grant County Chapter, Mt. Vernon. 541-932-4547. FRIDAY, JAN. 9 3-6 p.m. – United Meth- odist Church, weekly distri- bution of boxes of food, 126 N.W. Canton Street, John Day. 6 p.m. – Alcoholics Anon- ymous, open to nonmembers too, Long Creek Community Center. 541-421-3888. 6:30 p.m. – Mt. Vernon Grange, potluck at the grange hall. 541-575-1007. 7 p.m. – Whiskey Gulch Gang, Sels Brewery, Canyon City. 541-575-0329. SATURDAY, JAN. 10 10 a.m. – Sewing Circle and Potluck, Quilts and Be- yond, 114 Front St., Prairie City. 541-820-4777. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Loose Threads donation quilting group, Shiny Thimble, Mt. Vernon. 541-792-0670. SUNDAY, JAN. 11 Fun Jam, musicians and listeners welcome for blue- grass, gospel and traditional country western music, Call for time and location, 541- 575-1927. MONDAY, JAN. 12 Noon – Seniors Meal Pro- gram, John Day Senior Cen- ter, 142 N.E. Dayton St. 541- 575-1825. 5 p.m. – Mid-county Cemetery Maintenance Dis- trict, conference room, Grant County Courthouse. 541-575- 1918. 5:30 p.m. – Grant Coun- ty Fair Board, Keerins Hall, fairgrounds. 541-575-1900. 6 p.m. – Monument Rural Fire District Board, Monu- ment City Hall. Open to the public. 541-934-2001 or 541- 934-2052. 6 p.m. – Grant County Kruzers, meeting starts at 7 p.m. Call for meeting location, 541-820-3745 or 541-932- 2723. 6 p.m. – Mt. Vernon Vol- unteer Fire Department, 541-932-4688. 7:30 p.m. – Outlaw Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon. 541-932-4844. TUESDAY, JAN. 13 8 a.m. – Talents and Trea- sures, public works building, Prairie City. 541-820-3325 or 541-820-3675. 10 a.m. – Hospital Aux- iliary, hospital conference room. 503-551-2454. 10-11 a.m. – Story Hour and craft project, Grant County Library, for preschool- ers 0-6 years old. 541-575- 1992. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Loose Threads donation quilting group, Quilts and Beyond, Prairie City. 541-792-0670. 12 p.m. – Seniors Meal Program at the Monument Senior Center. 1 p.m. – Long Creek Family-Community Educa- tion, Long Creek City Lodge Hall. 1 p.m. – Grant Coun- ty Transportation District Board, bus barn in John Day. 541-575-2370. Public invited. 1:30 p.m. – Lifespan Re- spite Committee, 725 W. Main St., John Day. 541-575- 1466. 1:30 p.m. – Long Creek Home Extension, Long Creek Community Church annex. 6 p.m. – Grant County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, Outpost Restaurant, John Day. 541-575-1131. 6 p.m. – John Day Golf Club board, John Day Golf course, 541-575-0170. 6 p.m. – Seneca City Council, City Hall. 6 p.m. – Dayville School District 16 Board, school of- ¿ce. 6:15 p.m. – Canyon Creek Bowhunters, Canyon City Community Hall. 6:30 p.m. – Mt. Vernon City Council, City Hall. 6:30 p.m. – New Begin- nings Recovery Group, Liv- ing Word Christian Center, Mt. Vernon. 541-932-4910. 7 p.m. – Bingo, John Day Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. – John Day City Council, City Hall. 7:15 p.m. – Boy Scout Troop 898, John Day Elks Lodge, John Day. 541-575- 2531. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 9 a.m. – Grant County Court, courthouse, Canyon City. 9 a.m. – Shepherd’s Clos- et, open, with free clothing for all ages and coffee, at Prairie City Assembly of God. 541- 820-3682. 9 a.m. – Grant County Art Association, project at 9 a.m. Meeting at noon, bring a sack lunch. 541-575-0911.
