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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 6, 2015 New honor students inducted Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY – Several Grant Union students have been added to the rolls of the National Honor Society. Six students were induct- ed as new members, and four as probationary members in an April 22 ceremony in the school’s old gym. Dr. Ken Peterson was the guest speaker at the event. The new members are Tay- lor McCluskey, Marta Faulk- ner, Dawson Quinton, Avery Lenz, Lucinda Harper and Mariah Meyerholz. Those on the probationary member list are Rebecca Batease, Sam Bentz, Hailey Carter and Jes- sica Carter. Contributed photos Grant Union Junior-Senior High School’s National Honor Society for 2014-15: Back row, from left, Ada Olivera, Jerry Carter, Tyler Manitsas, Samuel Bentz, Dawson Quinton, Carli Gardner, Rebecca Batease, Marta Faulkner, Babe Nash. Front row, from left, Kya Gabbard, Avery Lenz, Jennifer McCloskey, Hannah Willey, Lucinda Harper, Taylor McCluskey, Hailey Carter, Jessica Carter, Mariah Meyerholz. Absent: Amy Lallatin. Other NHS members in the group are Ada Olivera, Jerry Carter, Tyler Manitsas, Car- li Gardner, Babe Nash, Kya Student picked for German year year. The program is spon- sored by ASSE International Grant Union Junior-Se- Student Exchange Programs. nior High School senior She will experience Ger- Marta Faulkner has PDQ OLIH ¿UVWKDQG been awarded the with her host fami- Congress-Bundestag ly, while attending Youth Exchange school, participat- Scholarship, for the ing in community 2015-16 school year. life, and becoming a Faulkner, of Can- member of her Ger- yon City, is among man host community. Marta 50 American high Faulkner For more informa- school students se- tion about the schol- lected to live with host fami- arship program or ASSE, call lies and attend high school in 800-733-2773 or visit host. Germany for one academic asse.com. Blue Mountain Eagle National anthem singers sought Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY – Oh say, can you sing – our national an- them? Auditions for a vocalist to sing the national anthem at 2015 Grant County Fair events will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, in the Sales Barn. Contestants will be singing a cappella. For more information, call WKHIDLURI¿FHDW MEETING NOTICE UPPER MAINSTEM AND SOUTH FORK JOHN DAY RIVER AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA PLAN The Biennial Review of the Upper Mainstem and South Fork John Day River Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan will be held -ONDAY, -AY , 2015 at 4:00pm at the USDA Conference Room at 721 S. Canyon Blvd., in John Day. Contact Jason Kehrberg or Pat Holliday at 541-575-0135 with any questions. Gabbard, Jennifer McClos- president; Gardner, vice-pres- key, Hannah Willey and Amy ident; Jerry Carter, secretary; Lallatin. and McCloskey, treasurer. &KDSWHURI¿FHUVDUH1DVK Prospective members must demonstrate high standards in scholarship, service, leader- ship and character for consid- eration in the Society. Dr. Ken Peterson speaks at the Grant Union National Honor Society ceremony. O BITUARIES Susan Elizabeth Newstetter July 21, 1954 – May 1, 2015 Susan Elizabeth Newstetter, 60, died May 1 at her Mt. Ver- non home, with her husband and friends by her side. A memori- al celebration will be held at a later date. Mrs. Newstetter was born July 21, 1954, in Van Nuys, Calif., to Robert and Jean Newstetter. Survivors include her husband, John La Liberte, and mother, Jean Newstetter. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Day Com- munity Garden, Mt. Vernon Community Center, Grant County Library Foundation, or the Professional Land Surveyors of Or- egon Scholarship Fund. Carolyn Trujillo Carolyn Trujillo, 80, of Monument, died May 3 at Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. There will be no services at this time. Trujillo was a senior correspondent with the Blue Mountain Eagle for many years. Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Memorial Chap- el, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. About Obituaries News obituaries are a free service of the Blue Mountain Eagle. The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to edit- ing. Obituaries submitted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as paid notices. Send obituaries by e-mail, cheryl@bmeagle. com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. The deadline to submit an obituary is noon Monday for the Wednesday paper. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-575-0710. Loreene Dee Bates Nov. 23, 1934 – Jan. 17, 2015 Loreene Dee Bates, 80, of Prairie City died Jan. 17 in John Day. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at First Christian Church in John Day. A reception will follow at the John Day Senior Center. Mrs. Bates was born Nov. 23, 1934, in North Bend, to Daniel Franson and Hannah Nay. She was the youngest of 10 children, and was a twin. After her graduation from Ban- don High School in 1953, she and a sister moved to Prairie City to live with another sister. On Dec. 5, 1953, she married Delton Bates in Prairie City. She worked for a short time as a telephone operator, and then at the drug store in Prairie City. Soon after, she became a stay-at-home mother and wife. She took care of their children, tended large gardens and sewed clothing. She always provided a delicious meal every evening. She enjoyed helping on the ranch, reading, watching TV, gardening, sports, sewing, and spending time with her family. She was caring and giving. Survivors include her daughters, Glenna (Darrel) Stul- tz of Union and Linda (Ken) Kowing of John Day; sons, Scott Bates of John Day and Joe (Jordanne) Bates of Yaki- ma, Wash.; sisters, Edna and Doreene; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchil- dren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delton Bates; five brothers; and two sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mountain Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845. Time to sign up for kindergarten in PC Blue Mountain Eagle PRAIRIE CITY – Got a soon-to-be kindergartener? Prairie City School will hold its kindergarten round- up at 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, in teacher Becky Sharp’s classroom. Children need to be 5 years old before Sept. 1, 2015, to enter kindergar- ten for the 2015-16 school year. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate and a copy of their immuni- zation record. 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