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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 18, 2015)
News Blue Mountain Eagle Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, 541-932-4688. 7:30 p.m. – Outlaw Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon. 541- 932-4844. 7 p.m. – John Day Val- ley Bass Club, Outpost Restaurant. All are wel- come. William Gibbs, 541- 575-2050. TUESDAY, FEB. 24 10-11 a.m. – Story Hour and craft project, Grant County Library, for pre- schoolers 0-6 years old. 541-575-1992. 12 p.m. – Seniors Meal Program at the Monument Senior Center. 12 p.m. – Transient Room Tax Committee, Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 301 W. Main St., John Day. 5:15 p.m. – Grant Edu- cation District ESD Board, 835 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day. 541-575-1349. 6:30 p.m. – New Begin- nings Recovery Group, Living Word Christian Cen- ter, Mt. Vernon. 541-932- 4910. 7 p.m. – John Day City Council, City Hall. 7 p.m. – Grant County Genealogical Society, old parsonage behind the His- toric Advent Church, John Day. 541-575-2757, 541- 932-4718. 7:15 p.m. – Boy Scout Troop 898, John Day Elks Lodge. 541-575-2531. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 9 a.m. – Grant County Court, courthouse, Canyon City. 9 a.m. – Shepherd’s Closet, open, with free clothing for all ages and cof- fee, at Prairie City Assembly of God. 541-820-3682. 9 a.m-1 p.m. – Grant County Food Bank Surplus Food Distribution, 530 E. Main St., John Day. Bring empty boxes. Call 541-575- 0299. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – TOPS weigh-in, meeting. United Methodist Church li- brary, 126 N.W. Canton St., John Day. 541-575-3812, 541-932-4592. Young ranchers take reins By Scotta Callister Blue Mountain Eagle The stereotype of the graying rancher, holding on in an aging and chal- lenging industry, is getting a revise in Grant County. The next generation of cattle ranchers has tak- en the reins of the Grant County Stockgrowers. In December, Alec Oli- ver, 26, became president. The group also has drawn other young adults to its leadership: Justin Gal- breath as vice president and Melissa Helmick as secretary. Longtime ranch- er and former Oregon Cat- tlemen’s Association pres- ident Sharon Livingston fills out the board as trea- surer. While young, Oliver is well rooted in the indus- try – and in the county, as a fifth-generation resident. His great-great-grandfa- ther Joseph Caton “Joe” Oliver came to the area from the Azores of Portu- gal, and took up ranching. Participating in the Stockgrowers comes natu- rally, following in the foot- steps of his father J.C., and ranchers like Ken Brooks and immediate past presi- dent Jack Johns. “I’ve always gone to meetings with my dad,” he said. “It’s like a lot of groups that just need somebody new to step up.” He said there are plenty of other young producers in the county, but it’s a challenge for them to find time for organized groups and meetings. His goal this year is to make sure the Stock- growers meetings have an *McFARLAND, USA PG A cross country coach in a small town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders. FRI & SAT (3:50) 6:50 9:30 SUN (3:50) 6:50 MON-THURS 6:50 *FIFTY SHADES OF GREY R Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tor- mented, billionaire, Christian Grey. FRI & SAT (4:00) 7:00 9:35 SUN (4:00) 7:00 MON-THURS 7:00 *THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER PG SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, where he tangles with a pirate. FRI - SUN (4:10) 7:10 MON - WED 7:10 *JUPITER ASCENDING PG-13 Woman discovers she is next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos. FRI & SAT 9:40 $GXOW6HQLRU&KLOG 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 Alec Oliver educational aspect – some- thing that will help produc- ers be successful and deal with issues facing their in- dustry. He said meetings will focus on practical matters such as cost analysis, in- creasing pasture yield, and factors used to predict bull and herd success. Oliver juggles the or- ganization’s schedule with his work in the family business, raising Hereford cross cattle. He also has a job with Country Natural Beef in marketing and cost analysis. It’s a workload he might not have anticipated at one point. Oliver was critically in- jured in a rollover accident two and a half years ago. He survived, but now must use a wheelchair to get around. After the accident, he said, he questioned his fu- ture: “I thought about it, you know, ‘What am I go- ing to do now? Am I just going to sit here and look out the window?” But Oliver had good advice and encouragement from others, who stressed how much he could do – with his brain, not just his body. Today, he has a special lift on his truck, and can shift onto a tractor and even a horse to do his work. A modified saddle and auto- matic gate openers help. But determination – to get back into his life, the ranching life – was the key, he said. It’s a life he would rec- ommend to others, no mat- ter what their age. “I would not do any- thing else,” he said, adding it’s not just the outdoors and the lifestyle that ap- peals. He noted it’s a good way to recycle our natural resources, and, when done right, helps to improve the environment. As for the Stockgrow- ers, he noted, “It’s a great organization that can and does do a lot for the local community.” Kam Wah Chung & Com- pany, Kam Wah Chung Interpretive Center, N.W. Canton St., John Day. 541- 575-2800. 5:30 p.m. – Blue Moun- tain Hospital, Board of Di- rectors, hospital conference room, John Day. 5:30-7:15 p.m. – Youth Connection, Living Word Christian Center, Mt. Ver- non. Kid-friendly dinner and Bible activities. Van rides available. 541-932- 4910. 6 p.m. – “The Girl- friends” Women’s 12- step Recovery, John Day Church of the Nazarene. 541-620-0065. 7 p.m. – Prairie City Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, Fire Hall. 541-820- 4360. 7 p.m. – American Le- gion Unit 77, Alec Gay Hall. Call Art Pereira, 541- 575-1841. FRIDAY, FEB. 20 3-6 p.m. – United Meth- odist Church, weekly food box distribution, 126 N.W. Canton Street, John Day. 6 p.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous, open to non- members too, Long Creek Community Center. 541- 421-3888. 7 p.m. – Whiskey Gulch Gang, Sels Brewery, Can- yon City. 541-575-0329. SATURDAY, FEB. 21 9 a.m.-noon – Old re- cycling center in Prai- rie City, accepts glass for crushing. 12 p.m. – Oregon NORML-Eastside Chap- ter, Long Creek. Communi- ty Hall. 541-620-0768. 4 p.m. – Bingo and pot- luck, Mt. Vernon Commu- nity Hall. SUNDAY, FEB. 22 Fun Jam, musicians and listeners welcome for blue- grass, gospel and traditional country western music. Call for time and location, 541- 575-1927. MONDAY, FEB. 23 Noon – Seniors Meal Program, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St. 541-575-1825. 6 p.m. – Mt. Vernon A7 B USINESS S POTLIGHT G RANT C OUNTY M EETINGS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18 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 vio- lence survivors. Free lunch. 541-575-4335. 1 p.m. – Grant Cooper- ative Weed Management Area, Grant SWCD office. 541-575-1554. 3:30 p.m. – Humbolt Elementary School Site Council, library. 541-575- 0454. 4 p.m. – Grant County Safe Communities Coali- tion, Canyon City Commu- nity Hall. 541-575-1799, ext. 29. 5:30 p.m. – Grant County Law Enforcement Review Council, Grant County Courthouse Confer- ence Room. 6 p.m.– Grant County Public Forest Commis- sion, Squeeze-In Restau- rant. 541-620-1949. 6 p.m. – Prairie City Community Association, held in the PCCA office in the former Methodist Church, 211 W. Sixth St., Prairie City. 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Fam- ily History Center open, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day. 541-656-8069. 7 p.m. – VFW 3597, 240 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day. 541-932-4113. 7:30 p.m. – Let Go Group of Alcoholics Anon- ymous, St. Elizabeth Parish Hall, John Day. 541-575- 0114. THURSDAY, FEB. 19 6:30 a.m. – John Day/ Canyon City Park and Rec. Board, Belshaw of- fice. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Fam- ily History Center open, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day. 541-656-8069. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Mon- ument Food Pantry, food distribution, trailer west of the Senior Center. 541-934- 9191. Noon – Seniors Meal Program and bingo, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St. 541-575-1825. 1:30 p.m. – Blue Moun- tain Hospital Caregivers’ Support Group, first-floor classroom at Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day. 541- 575-0728, Ext. 248, or 541- 820-3341. 4-7 p.m. – Blue Moun- tain Forest Partners, For- est Service supervisor’s of- fice, John Day. 5:30 p.m. – Friends of Wednesday, February 18, 2015 TREAT YOUR FEET Our Services by a registered nurse include: • Pedi-Spa treatment for your feet • Particular attention to Diabetic Foot • Multifunctional massage chair • Skin Inspection • Callus Removal • Nail Cutting We also check your blood pressure, blood sugar level and oxygen saturation. Call 541- 575-1648 for an appointment $35 00 fee Blue Mountain Hospital FOOT CLINIC www.bluemountainhospital.org Services available at the Home Health Office, 422 W. Main, John Day. JUNIPER ARTS COUNCIL/GRANT COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION SEEKING GRANT PROPOSALS FOR OREGON CULTURAL TRUST GRANTS AWARDS The coalition has $6,000 from the Oregon Cultural Trust to distribute in Grant County to organizations for projects relating to culture. Applications are available from Karin Barntish, 131 W. Main Street, John Day or call Kris Beal at 541-932-4892 for more information or an application. Grant applications will be accepted until February 27, 2015 at 5:00 PM. 7 4