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Community R OYALS OF 2015 H IGH D ESERT L EAGUE P ROM Photos contributed by Tanni Wenger Photography Studios This year’s Prairie City School prom court includes, front row, Marnie Woodbury, left, Michel Hitz, Queen Lindsey Stewart, Marlayna Woodbury and Sarah Ennis; back row, Dorran Wilson, Triston Emmel, King Anthony Hall, Ethan Camarena and Wyatt Williams. Monument High School’s prom court includes, front row, sophomore Charlotte Dailey, left, senior Queen Emily Dailey and junior Maya Thomas. Back row, sophomore Hayden Schafer, junior King Tanner Moodenbaugh and freshman Bailey Thomas. Dayville High School’s prom court includes, front row, Eva Eirich, left, Jaine Homan, Hannah Flower and Cheyenne Nichols. Back row, Ethan Rhinehart, Sage Flower, Preston Edmundson and Cody Kluser. The Long Creek High School prom court includes Cody Baker, left, Queen Maria Cabral, King Sam Studtmann, Alejandra Cabral and Alvaro Lopez. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 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. 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. 7:30 p.m. – Let Go Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish Hall, John Day. 541-575-0114. THURSDAY, APRIL 30 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. Noon – Seniors Meal Pro- gram and bingo, John Day Se- nior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St. 541-575-1825. 5 p.m. – Blue Mountain Hospital Board, executive ses- sion to discuss the employment RI D SXEOLF RI¿FHU HPSOR\HH agent, per ORS192.660(2)a, in the hospital conference room, John Day. 5:30-7:15 p.m. – Youth Connection, Living Word Christian Center, Mt. Vernon. Kid-friendly dinner and Bible activities. Van rides available. 541-932-4910. 6 p.m. – The Girlfriends Women’s 12-step Recovery, John Day Church of the Naza- rene. 541-620-0065. FRIDAY, MAY 1 3-6 p.m. – United Meth- odist Church, weekly distribu- tion of boxes of food, 126 N.W. Canton Street, John Day. 6 p.m. – Alcoholics Anon- ymous, open to nonmembers too, Long Creek Community By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle PRAIRIE CITY – The Prairie City School District school board has started its search for a new superinten- dent and principal. Ryan Gerry, who current- ly holds the position, recent- ly was picked to be principal at Grant Union Junior-Se- nior High School. He will start that job July 1. In an emergency meeting April 22, the Prairie City board accepted Gerry’s let- ter of resignation. Board president Marge Walton said the district is posting the superintendent/ principal job on two websites: SpringBoard and the Confed- The Second Meeting for the Biennial Review of the North & Middle Fork John Day River Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan will be held on Tuesday, May 5th, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Monument Senior Center at 269 Main Street in Monument. Contact Steve Ussery at 541-934-2141 with any questions. acebook Center. 541-421-3888. 7 p.m. – Whiskey Gulch Gang, Sels Brewery, Canyon City. Plans are being made for this year’s ’62 Days Cele- bration, “Gold Dust or Bust.” Anyone interested is welcome to attend. 541-575-0329. SUNDAY, MAY 3 Fun Jam, musicians and listeners welcome for blue- grass, gospel and traditional country western music, Call for time and location, 541-575- 1927. 8:45 a.m. – Redeemer Lu- theran Church Council, 627 S.E. Hillcrest Dr., John Day. 541-932-2710. MONDAY, MAY 4 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Grant County Piecemakers Quilt Guild, United Methodist Church, John Day. Business meeting at noon. 541-792- 0670. Noon – Seniors Meal Pro- gram, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St. 541-575- 1825. 5 p.m. – Monument Soil and Water Conservation Dis- trict, Monument Senior Center. 541-934-2244, 541-934-2141. 5:30 p.m. – Monument Booster Club, Monument School library. 541-934- 2532. 6 p.m. – Mt. Vernon Vol- unteer Fire Department, 541-932-4688. 7 p.m. – John Day Vol- unteer Fire Department, ¿UHVWDWLRQ 7 p.m. – Dayville Volun- teer Fire Department ¿UH hall. 7 p.m. – Prairie City High School Booster Club, school library. 541-820-3314. 7:30 p.m. – New Leaf Garden Club. Meeting place varies. 541-575-4333, evenings. 7:30 p.m. – Outlaw Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon. 541-932-4844. TUESDAY, MAY 5 9 a.m. – Grant County Food Bank, board of directors, 530 E. Main St., John Day. 541- 575-0299. 10-11 a.m. – Story Hour and craft project, Grant Coun- ty Library, for preschoolers 0-6 years old. 541-575-1992. 12 p.m. – Seniors Meal Program at the Monument Se- nior Center. 4 p.m. – Dayville School Site Council, at the school. 5:15 p.m. – Monument School Site Council, school science building. 6 p.m. – Compassionate Women, support for wom- en who have lost a loved one. Outpost Restaurant. 541-575- 1515. 6:30 p.m. – John Day Swim Team Board, Outpost Restaurant. Open to the public. 6:30 p.m. – New Begin- nings Recovery Group, Liv- ing Word Christian Center, Mt. Vernon. 541-932-4910. 7 p.m. – Venturing Club , Boy Scouts of America, Church of the Nazarene, John Day. 541-575-2765. 7 p.m. – Oregon Hunters Association Harney County Chapter, at Glory Days Pizza. Gift card drawing for members who attend. Degree of Honor, Margaret E. Lodge 64, Time and place vary. 541-575-2528. 7:15 p.m. – Boy Scout Troop 898, John Day Elks Lodge, John Day. 541-575- 2531. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 7 a.m. – Ministerial Asso- ciation of Grant County, Out- post Restaurant, John Day. 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.-3:30 p.m. – Veter- ans/families services, John Day Elks Lodge. Topics in- clude PTSD services and indi- vidual needs. Your Rural Fa mily Health Clinic Grant County HEALTH Department 528 E. Main, St. E, John Day Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm PC School seeks new super NORTH & MIDDLE FORK JOHN DAY RIVER AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA PLAN Become an Eagle fan today! Go to: facebook.com/ MyEagleNews A7 G RANT C OUNTY M EETINGS MEETING NOTICE FACEBOOKERS: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 01747 GROW YOUR BUSINESS eration of Oregon School Ad- ministrators (COSA). The board also voted to employ Paul Bartels of Iowa as the school’s new social studies teacher, beginning July 1, and they approved the 2015-16 school calendar. Karen Triplett, FNP Services Provided: Blue Mountain Eagle • Primary Care • Acute Care • Women’s Health Exams • Men and Children Exams • Immunizations • Family Planning • Contraception • Pregnancy Testing & Referrals • HIV Testing & Referrals • Cacoon • WIC • High Risk Infants • Maternity Case Management Grant County Health Department does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activitie s, or in employment. School-Based Appointments available Call and schedule your appointment today! TOLL FREE 888-443-9104 or 541-575-0429 Health Center GRAND OPENING! We will have staff there to meet as well as information on what we do and what a SBCH is. There will be food, refreshments and great door prizes. If you need any further information, call 541-575-0429. OPEN FOR CLIENTS For the remainder of the 2015 school year, the SBHC at GU will be open for appointments starting May 12 th . The hours of operation for the center will be: Tuesdays 8-12 and 1-5 Wednesdays 1-3 Thursdays 8-12 The SBHC at GU is located in the north hallway by the old gym. Call Kim for Pricing. Last day to plant your ad in our readers are ready for sunshine! the Home, Garden & Outdoors The Blue Mountain Eagle’s Home, Garden & Outdoors section is the section: May 8, 2015 perfect advertising tool to nurture your business’s success. This section’s The section will sprout: features are the perfect complement to your advertising promotions. May 27, 2015 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Don’t miss out, The Blue Mountain EAGLE Grant County’s newspaper since 1868 To find out more about advertising in our Home, Garden and Outdoor section, contact Kim Kell at 541-575-0710 or kim@bmeagle.com A characteristic of all Oregon School-Based Health Centers is involving students in their own health care decisions and encouraging family communication about health. SBHCs assist school-aged youth to adopt lifelong healthy behaviors leading to reduced risk of chronic disease in adulthood. Each SBHC provides services based on community needs and resources. 01702