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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
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been awarded the
with her host fami-
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ly, while attending
Youth
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school,
participat-
Scholarship, for the
ing in community
2015-16 school year.
life, and becoming a
Faulkner, of Can-
member of her Ger-
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man host community.
Marta
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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
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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.
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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
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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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