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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
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Gift cards and prepaid credit cards are welcome
By Nancy McCarthy
Blue Mountain Eagle
JOHN DAY — Only two
weeks ago, the Pavilion at
the Grant County Fairgrounds
was filled with vendors’
booths as part of the Grant
County Fair.
Now, it is filled with
clothing, toiletries, canned
foods, bottled water, pet
food — donations from near
and far to help those who
have lost everything.
With such speed and fury,
the Canyon Creek Complex
fire streaked through the
canyon, engulfing homes
and structures in its path.
More than 200 residents
have been forced to evacuate
their homes, leaving all their
belongings behind.
As soon as people heard
about the disaster, donations
began coming in. Fair Man-
ager Mary Weaver opened
the pavilion to collect the
deliveries from citizens and
businesses.
The donations came from
as far as Oregon City and
also included items from
Wheeler and Crook coun-
ties, Union and Pendleton.
Local businesses help-
ing out included Chester’s
Thriftway and Muzzy’s
1-2-3.
“I have a list of 23 names
of people who lost their
homes,” Weaver said. “I hear
that more are coming in.”
So many items have been
donated that Weaver is trying
to slow that flow. She also
has stopped accepting dona-
tions of used clothing. How-
ever, monetary donations,
in the form of gift cards and
prepaid credit cards, are wel-
come.
Other items most needed
are:
• Batteries
• Flashlights
• Generators or use of a
generator
• Heavy duty exterior elec-
tric cords
• Snacks and food that
can be eaten within a day.
Donations of frozen food are
dif¿cult to store, but Weaver
is trying to ¿nd more freezer
space.
• Laundry detergent
The Pavilion is open from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday for those who
need assistance and those who
want to donate. Weaver said
she hopes to ¿nd enough vol-
unteers to keep the Pavilion
open on weekends.
When no one is there, a
contact phone number will be
posted on the door, Weaver
said.
Those wishing to make
Contributed photo
Ranchers and others from
the Grant County area
and beyond team up to
deliver hay to the Grant
County Fairgrounds for
displaced livestock. The
group is accepting more
hay donations for people
who need hay for their
animals, as well as anyone
with equipment to load
and transport it. Call Jim
Hamsher, 541-620-2861.
The Eagle/Nancy McCarthy
Donations ranging from clothing to canned food are available at the Pavilion
for those who lost their homes or have been affected by the Canyon Creek
Complex fire.
Pet food
was among
the donated
supplies
received at the
Pavilion on the
Grant County
Fairgrounds.
Assistance is
being given to
those who lost
their homes
or who had to
evacuate and
haven’t been
able to return to
their properties.
Bid Opening: Aug 26, 2015 at
9:15am
Description
Minimum Bid
Lot #1. 4’x8’ Culvert with Door (used)
$50.00
Lot #2. 5’x7’ Flat Bottom Culvert (used)
$75.00
Lot #3. 18”x40’ Culvert (Rough Shape)
$75.00
Lot #4. 3’x32’ Culvert with band (used)
$200.00
Lot #5. 3’x19’ Culvert (used)
$150.00
Lot #6. 4’x13.5’ Culvert (used)
$200.00
The Eagle
Lot #7. 3 pieces of 6’x27’ Flat Bottom
Nancy McCarthy
Culvert, (used)
donations should call the fair-
grounds’ main number, 541-
575-1900, before dropping
by, Weaver said.
Anybody who has been
displaced because of the ¿re
will be assisted. Those who
lost their homes will be able
to access the monetary dona-
tions from a fund being estab-
lished at the Old West Federal
Credit Union.
“We are compiling lists of
people and their needs. We
are working with the sheriff’s
of¿ce and the police depart-
ment,” Weaver said.
Some people may not want
to ask for help because they
feel it is a “hand out,” Weaver
said.
“But people want to do-
nate,” she added. “It’s as im-
portant to people doing the
giving as it is to those who are
receiving.”
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B r o t h e r s
$350.00
Lot #8. 1992 Viking Truck Snowplow
Nominate Your
Educational Hero
11.5 wide
$175.00
Lot #9. 1994 Frink Truck Snowplow
Educators play an extremely important role
in our community and are often underappreciated.
11.5 wide
This year, Doug’s Motor Vehicle Repair is saying
“Thank you, educators” by honoring an
“Educator of the Month.”
Each month one local educator will be highlighted in
the Blue Mountain Eagle and will receive a $50 gift
certificate from Doug’s Repair. Educator of the Year will
receive $1,000 to be donated to school of their choice.
Nominate your Local Hero by picking up a nomination form at the
Blue Mountain Eagle or Doug’s Repair, or download a copy from the
Blue Mountain Eagle’s website –www.bluemountaineagle.com.
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“Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.”
- Helen Keller
There are endless benefits to becoming a
volunteer. Whether you can donate hours or
minutes, you are valued. Join us on August 20th
at 5:30 pm at The Outpost in John Day to learn
how your special skills can help Grant-Harney
County CASA.
Run / Walk
Grant County Road
Department Surplus Sale
GRANT-HARNEY COUNTY CASA
$175.00
Lot #10. 3 Tool Boxes (1 wooden, 2 metal)
$50.00
Lot #11. 4 Pickup Tool Boxes (all metal)
$100.00
Lot #12. Large Floor Jack
$50.00
Lot #13. Swamp Cooler
$50.00
Lot #14. 1992 Ford Explorer, 4x4
(Blue, 245,846 mi.)
$200.00
Lot #15. 14’8”x7’4” Cattle Guard
$500.00
Lot #16 2 Homemade Cattle Guards
$100.00
Lot #17 8 Pieces of Aluminum water
pipe, 6” wide
$150.00
Lot #18 7 Pieces of Aluminum water
pipe, 4” wide
$175.00
Lot #19 Spring Cattle Guard
$150.00
Lot #20 8 Wood Bridge Decking, 19’x
various widths
$500.00
Lot #21 8 Pieces of treated Timbers of
various lengths
Protect What’s Precious.
Immunize Today!
R u n
Call Megan Workman
541-620-1822
for more information.
Lot #24 2 Pallets of Lime
2 0 1 5
Early registration
due by Aug. 27th
Forms are available at:
Java Jungle in Prairie City
and John Day
If interested in volunteering,
contact Megan
Proceeds will be donated to Muscular Dystrophy Association.,
in AJ Dicken’s name and the other half will go into the Taner
Gilliam Scholarship Fund in order to grant scholarships to
Grant County students.
Lot #25 4 Furniture type card holders
Protect the health of your child and others by immunizing
against pertussis, measles, meningitis and other vaccine-
preventable, life-threatening illnesses. To find out which
vaccinations are required and recommended for the new
school year, call our office today.
Grant County Health
Department
528 E Main St. | John Day
541-575-0429 | 888-443-9104
Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm
$400.00
Lot #23 1994 Ford 250 Pickup
(141,374 mi.)
Everyone put your running shoes on!
Saturday, Sept. 12 th at 8:30 a.m.
Starts and ends at 7th St. Complex
Cost (*includes shirt):
• $35*
• $30* GC students
• 12 & under Free or
cost of shirt ($20)
• $30 for sweatshirts
Lot #22 1973 Ford Water Truck
(runs, but not drivable)
$50.00
$1,500.00
$50.00
$100.00
Lot #26 3 Room Partitions
$25.00
Lot #27 Broce Broom, 8’ (used)
$10.00
Items may be viewed at the Road Department, 27941
Lower Yard Road, John Day, OR between the hours of
7am - 4:30pm, Mon - Thur . For more info,
call 541-575-0138 or 575-3782
Sealed bids with Lot no. identified on
the envelope must be received by the
Grant County Court office, 201 S.
Humbolt, No. 280, Canyon City, OR no
later than 9am on Aug. 26, 2015