Blue Mountain Eagle
Community
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
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W HAT ’ S H APPENING
The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday.
Call Cheryl at the Eagle, 541-575-0710.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Swim team sign-ups
• 5:30-7 p.m., Grant Union High School, John Day
Sign-ups will be in the Grant Union Junior-Senior High
School library. For more information, call Erin Hodge,
541-805-8996.
YoungLife/WyldLife fundraising banquet
• 6:30 p.m., John Day Senior Center
All are invited to the annual Grant County YoungLife/
WyldLife banquet which will include dinner, dessert dash,
great fellowship and speakers who will talk about Grant
County YoungLife and WyldLife. Attire is casual. Dinner
tickets are $15 each. For tickets, call Marissa Williams at
541-620-1404 or email marissa@bmeagle.com. All pro-
ceeds support Grant County YoungLife/WyldLife and send-
ing kids to camp this summer.
THURSDAY, MAY 7
Student art show
• 6-8 p.m., Prairie City School old gym
The annual art show features an array of artwork by stu-
dents in all grades.
Special Olympics v. law enforcement
• 6:30., Grant Union gym, John Day
Don’t miss all the action – and laughs, too – as local law
enforcement personnel and Special Olympians take to the
court in the annual basketball fundraiser. Participants from
the audience will also have a chance for points and prizes
at the halftime individual skills contest. There will also be
a donation jar, bake sale, drawing for flower baskets and a
dessert auction. Admission is $3 a person or $10 per family.
Tickets bought for the previously scheduled April 16 game
will be honored. For more information, call Sue-Z-Qs thrift
store at 541-575-0715.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 8-9
PC School greenhouse grand opening
• 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Prairie City High School ag building
The Prairie City FFA is selling an assortment of flowers
and plants. Hours after the grand opening are 4-6:30 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays; and 2-6 p.m. on Fridays.
SATURDAY, MAY 9
to attend, but who wish to participate, or for any other
information, call 541-932-2725 or 415-748-8697.
Lake Creek work day
• 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Creek Youth Camp, Logan Valley
All are welcome to help out at a work party to help get
Lake Creek Youth Camp ready for the season. Bring work
gloves and rakes. Lunch will be served.
AARP Smart Driver course
• 9 a.m.-4 p.m., John Day Senior Center
The course will cover defensive driving techniques,
proven safety strategies, new traffic laws and rules of the
road. Upon successful completion, participants could be el-
igible for discounts on car insurance. The cost is $15 for
AARP members and $20 for all others. Call 541-575-4268
or 541-792-0587.
Second Saturday Gathering
• 9:30-11:30 a.m., Outpost Restaurant, John Day
Sally Dunn will speak on “How we blossom in God’s
love,” with music presented by Kathy Rogers and Lis Da-
vis. Complimentary coffee and tea will be offered at the
no-host breakfast. All ladies are welcome.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Malheur fire open house
• 5-8 p.m., Supervisor’s office, 431 Patterson Bridge
Rd., John Day
All are welcome to the informational open house about
Malheur National Forest’s prescribed fire program. There
will be an opportunity for questions, and information will
be available on all aspects, including burn locations, meth-
ods and reason for using prescribed burns.
Gluten-free meeting
• 6 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge
Sandy Bupp will teach how to make gluten-free finger
foods for your next party. This will be the final regular
monthly gluten-free meeting.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
Farmers Market introductory meeting
• 6 p.m., Outpost Restaurant, John Day
Interested vendors for the 2015 John Day Farmers
Market are encouraged to attend. Vendor space is again
$50 for the season, which runs every Saturday from mid-
June to mid-October, or $5 per Saturday. Those unable
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Prairie City School yard sale
• 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Prairie City School
Bargains galore await shoppers in the sale which ben-
efits school facility improvement.
Beekeeper field day
• Noon, Diamond Hitch Mule Ranch, Kimberly
Beginners will be able to discuss basic bee manage-
ment and start-up, while advanced beekeepers will talk
about splitting hives. Bring a snack and a veil, or any
other protective gear you prefer, and extra gear to share
with others. The event is free, but donations are wel-
come.
Seneca Oyster Feed
• Noon, Seneca City Park
This is the 24th year for the popular event which
features an all-you-can-eat meal of fresh oysters, gar-
lic bread, salads, corn and drinks, for just $20 a per-
son. Non-oyster lovers can fill up with a meal from the
nearby hamburger stand. Other activities include a golf
scramble for four-person teams starting at 8 a.m., and a
softball tournament. A reverse draw raffle will be held,
with over $1,000 in prizes, including a $500 first-place
prize. Tickets are $5 a piece. To sign up for golf, call
541-542-2201, and for softball, 541-620-4533. For gen-
eral questions about the Oyster Feed, call Seneca City
Hall, 541-542-2161.
Museum closed
on Mondays
Blue Mountain Eagle
CANYON CITY – The
Grant County Historical Mu-
seum in Canyon City will be
closed on Mondays this sea-
son.
Hours at the museum are
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays
through Saturdays.
OTEC members gather in JD
Miller re-elected
to board post for
Grant County
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The event included the elec- of organizations including the
The members got updates
tion of three board members, League of Oregon Cities, the from Greg Howard, OTEC
with Gary Miller re-elected to La Grande Library Foundation board president, and Werner
the Grant County position. Also and Soroptimists International. Buehler, general manager, on the
re-elected was George “Austin” In 2006, she was named Woman state of the electric cooperative.
Bingaman of Union County.
of the Year by the Union County
Howard discussed the clean
In the only contested race, Chamber of Commerce.
audit OTEC received in 2014,
Wayne Overton defeated Aletha
A La Grande co-op member, as well as the steps the board
Bonebrake 1,844 to 1,671 for the
Baker County post.
The members also approved
a proposed bylaw revision.
The third Annual Peggi
Timm Civic Leadership Award
was presented to Di Lyn Lar-
son-Hill of La Grande, who se-
lected the Union County Friday
Backpack Program to receive the
$25,000 donation. The award is
made available through earnings
on unclaimed capital credits.
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cooperative. Buehler discussed
the challenges and opportunities
OTEC faces from the Bonneville
Power Administration, increased
distributed generation, and new
technologies, while working to
keep electric rates low.
Marsha Delaney
Blue Mountain Hospital Board
Position #5
I am running for Hospital Board Member because I am interested in the future of
our small critical access hospital and feel that I have the needed qualifications and
time to be of service in this capacity.
• Twenty year resident of Grant County
• 44 years as a registered nurse
• Obstetric nurse
• Hired by County Court as the Health Department’s maternal child/
WIC nurse.
• Sat in on several family service boards and committees
• Helped develop the present “Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic”
• Recieved the 2002 Rural Health Nursing Award from
Oregon Health and Science University School of Nursing
• Worked for Blue Mountain Hospital
• Worked as the Infection Prevention program Director/ nurse
• Developed the infection Prevention Program to meet new state and
federal guidelines
• Instituted a yearly “Employee Health and Education” fair
• Served on Hospital committees concerned with Infection Prevention
and implementing the new changes in health care
During my many years as a registered nurse and working in hospitals, clinics and
health departments, I have seen and been a part of many changes in the healthcare
industry. This foundation would be an invaluable asset as a hospital board
member. I want our hospital to survive present and future challenges and I would
appreciate your vote.
Paid for by Marsha Delaney
Thank you.