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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, September 16, 2015 A9 HAY FEVER rolls into town Eight big rigs and 3 pickups add to hay stacks By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY – Eight semi- trucks rolled into John Day Sept. 2, each loaded with 25 to 30 tons of hay to be donated to local ranchers with livestock displaced by the Canyon Creek Complex ¿UH Behind the big rigs were three additional pickups pulling trail- HUV¿OOHGZLWKKD\WRDGGWRWKH stacks at the “Hay for John Day” site at the old Grant Western Lumber Company. Jim Hamsher of Prairie City and others were there to help unload the contributions, com- ing mostly from Central Oregon farms and ranches. Hamsher said they current- ly have 500 tons of hay in the barn. “It sounds like a lot of hay,” Hamsher said. “But just for the horses down at the fairgrounds, they needed 60 tons to get those horses by.” He didn’t know the number of displaced livestock, but said the need is great, and one cow or horse would need as much as three tons of hay, from now through winter. One rancher he knows will QHHGWRQVRIKD\WR¿OOWKH stop gap until November. And that’s just the beginning, because pastures and grazing al- lotments have burned. Mark McKinnon of McK- innon Family Farm in Powell Butte was one of several farmers and ranchers with a truck in line to be unloaded. Jim Hamsher of Prairie City unloads hay at the old Grant Western Lumber Company site in John Day as Shane Smith of Culver looks on. “We’re just happy to be in a position to help,” he said. Other drivers brought dona- tions from Terrebonne, Alfalfa and Culver. Kristin Currin has also been assisting in the effort from La Grande, arranging for hay loads and helping manage the “Hay for John Day” Facebook page. “That page is what has been driving a lot of these hay loads,” Hamsher said. Mike Williams and his friends in Baker have also been a big help, recently bringing in 130 tons of hay, with Gary Smith Trucking making the haul for free. Hamsher is now working on insuring the donations. The task is proving a chal- lenge at the moment because the ¿UH LVQ¶W FRPSOHWHO\ FRQWDLQHG – a stipulation the insurance companies he’s spoken with are requiring. Our thanks to the many who assisted in keeping our homes safe from the fire when it blew up on Pine Creek. The firefighters from off forest and on, our county sheriff, his deputies and Search and Rescue Posse that secured our roads, the people who filled the pumps and kept them running when some folks couldn’t get home. We would also like to thank my neighbors for helping to make things happen and get things of consequence prioritized when the need arose. Many thanks to the dozer operators, cat bosses and all. Sincerely, Michael & Marsha Christensen 02701 As mayor of Prairie City – which was threatened by the &DQ\RQ &UHHN ¿UH ZKHQ WKH blaze came within a mile and a half of homes – Hamsher is han- dling quite a balancing act. Hamsher expressed appre- FLDWLRQ IRU DOO WKH ¿UH¿JKWHUV including the local volunteers, as well as law enforcement and local contract engines and CAT drivers who came to the rescue. “We’re so lucky we didn’t have any houses in town burn,” he said. +LV³LURQVLQWKH¿UH´LQFOXGH making sure the city’s water supply maintains a sustainable level. He lauded Prairie City resi- dents who’ve conserved water at their homes. City workers had to monitor the pumphouse around the clock because the low water table combined with the higher water-use rate was taxing the supply and caused the computer system to shutoff the water supply at times. Along with the Hay for John Day calls he takes, Hamsher is DOVR¿HOGLQJRWKHUFDOOVIRUGR- nations to help livestock own- ers, including $30,000 of vet supplies, such as vaccinations. Now he’s on the hunt for a re- frigerated space. He said the pace has been “hectic,” but he’s also grateful – especially for the hay trucks that came in. “It’s been quite the blessing,” he said. “Thank God for bring- ing all these generous people.” For more information, visit Hay for John Day on Facebook or call Hamsher at 541-620- 2861. Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter Mark McKinnon, center, of Whittaker Farms in Culver speaks with Jim Hamsher of Prairie City as a young helper waits. Whittaker was one of several truck drivers bringing loads of hay to the collection site in John Day and Hamsher has been coordinating the local effort. A TTENTION G RANT C OUNTY V ETERANS : Did you know Grant County Veterans Services Officer is available to assist YOU in applying for all VA benefits you may be entitled to? See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Open: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10 am - 4 pm, by appointment. Call 541-575-1631 Our thanks and gratitude cannot be expressed enough for the fire fighters who saved our homes on Aspen Lane. We also want to thank all the community volunteers, OTEC, ODOT and CenturyLink for their long hours to restore our services and make our lives more normal. God Bless you all! Ron & Sally Greb Justin & Jonna Bishop 02676 Congratulations to the Winners in the Sept 8th Chamber Drawing! Thanks to our Local Businesses and those who purchased Raffle Tickets, we presented a check for $ to Benefit Fire Victims 7,200 DONOR Chester's Thriftway John Day True Value Hardware Malheur Lumber Tidewater Contractors Inc. Life Flight Bob Bagett Greg & Melody Jackson Radio Shack Nydam Ace Haradware Len's Drug Prairie Hardware & Gifts Andy's Plumbing & Sports McKinley Logging Mosier's Home Furnishings Pat & Hedi Voigt Ranch Les Schwab Tire Center John Day Eye Center John Day Auto Parts Driskill Memorial Chapel 1st Choice Auto Body MD Enterprizes Gardner Enterprises John Day Golf Course Darrell McKrola Construction Voigt Chevron Good Deals Silver Spur Maria's Mexican Restaurant Bear Valley Roadhouse Grumpy's Embroidery America's Best Value Inn Cloud 9 Salon Dairy Queen King's Dept. Store Hoffman's Yes We Do Cleaning Body Fitness & Dance JD Rents John Day River Veterinary Clinic Historic Hotel Prairie North River Electric Newport Tradewinds Pkg. Bed and Breakfast by the River Wright Chevrolet Len's Drug McDonald's Restaurant Dreamer's Lodge Jim's Antiques Sherry Fieger Andy's Plumbing & Sports Doug's Motor Vehicle Repair Mary Miles Massage Long Creek Lodge Pioneer Feed Prime Time Video Duke Warner Realty Outpost Pizza, Pub & Grill Shiny Thimble Quilt Studio John Day Polaris & Eberhard's Dairy GIBCO & Gardner Enterprises Spoiled Rotten Botique 1st Baptist Church Figaro's Pizza Triangle Oil Mossy Oak Properties/ Cupper Creek Land Co. Austin House Tracey Raymond Arrow Appliance Arrow Appliance Lands Inn Wild Horse Casino & Resort Sylvies Valley Ranch Gardner Enterprises Silvies Valley Ranch Silvies Valley Ranch Dayville Merc Bio Smile High Desert Office Equipment Russells Custom Meats ER Printing & Graphics Grant County Automotive The Afghan Elf DONATION 3 Minute Shopping Spree Quality Weber BBQ Your Choice 1 Pallet Bricks or Pellets 10 yds Driveway Rock 1 yr Membership, Hat, Hoody, Mug 1/2 hr Airplane Ride Grant County Greenbacks 2 Video Game Units Ruger 10/22 w/ Simmon Scope Gift Card Gift Basket 5 Day Survival Backpack 1 Cord Juniper Fire Wood Gift Certificate GIBCO Gift Certificate Emergency Road Kit Exam Black & Decker Lithium Drill & Tool Set 2 Nights Wapati Cabin on Powder River Credit to New Windshield Residential Service Call 2 Cases Beverage 2 Rounds Golf + Cart 1 Window and Installation Oil Change Gift Certificate Dinner for 2 Gift Certificate Gift Card 2 Hooded Sweatshirts 1 Night's Lodging 1 Cut & Style Gift Card Cast Iron Cookware Gift Certificate Gift Certificate Gift Certificate 1 Spay or Neuter Dog or Cat 1 Nights Lodging & Drinks Gift Card to Dayville Café 5 Hour Fishing Trip *Goes with Golf Gift Basket Lube, Oil & Filter Gift Card Gift Certificate 1 Room From 10/15 to 3/15/16 Vacuum or Sewing Machine Repair Homemade Snack Basket Zombie Bear Target Lube, Oil & Filter 30 Minute Session Room for 2 Gift Certificate 15 Movie Star Card Gift Certificate to Dayville Cafe Gift Card Quilt Book & Gift Certificate ATV Tool Bag & Tub Ice Cream Birdseed & 2 Cases Pop Camo Hat & Necklace Girt Certificate & Basket Two Pizza and Movie Nights 12 Quarts of Oil Gift Certificate VALUE $300-500 $400.00 $225.00 $160.00 $100.00 $120.00 $50.00 $180.00 $310.00 $50.00 $87.00 $80.00 $160.00 $200.00 $250.00 $35.00 $164.00 $150.00 $300.00 $100.00 $50.00 $60.00 $84.00 $400.00 $49.00 $25.00 $40.00 $20.00 $25.00 $40.00 $84.00 $25.00 $50.00 $49.00 $50.00 $40.00 $75.00 $180.00 $119.00 $50.00 * $50.00 $40.00 $50.00 $100.00 $75.00 $38.00 $40.00 $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 $60.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $25.00 $60.00 $29.00 $30.00 $30.00 $40.00 $40.00 $26.00 $50.00 WINNER David Frazier Pat Carter Jim Officer Bob Buckhaults Karen Hinton Jan O'Rorke Michal Madden Chuck Cason Larry Bennett Justin May Chris Labhart Wanda Voigt Carol Beck Billie Bullard Jim Sullens Sharon Rayner Dr. Doucette Tris Chris Cronin Dr. Doucette Susie Snyder Sandy Brown Stacie Klusmier Michal Madden Randy Horner Jim Sullens Steve Patterson Jay Taramusson Greg Kling Pennie Miller Pam Durr Reba Smith Leslie Bennett Sue Holliday Cindy Streeter Eloise Boren Tyler Davis Walt Kight Jack Sweek Chris Rowe Larry Bennett Jim Klum Sherry Shultz Chris Wenzel Liz Smarr Kathy Prophet Harms Tom Bridges Tammy Burdick Garry Miller Tom Ware Stacie Klusmier Barbara Byant Ellen Carlson Christy Keffer Janet Lee Ron Ballard Terry Williams Lori Azbill Riley Pettyjohn Greg Vantassle Andrew DeGrande Amanda Shah Afshah Dave Driscoll Gift Certificate Handmade Quilt Gift Certificate Gift Certificate One Nights Stay 1 Night & Dinner Buffet Hooded Sweatshirt Coke Sweatshirt Gray Fleece Vest Pink Vest and Carhart Shirt Tshirt Denta Exam Pkg or Bleach Trays Gift Certificate Gift Certificate 1,000 Business Cards 5 Gallon Fuel Container Handmade Afghan $25.00 Priceless $100.00 $100.00 $95.00 $189.00 $85.00 $36.00 $35.00 $55.00 $20.00 $200.00 $45.00 $40.00 $125.00 $30.00 Priceless Wendy Ballou Jim Officer Jim Sullens Kathy Smith Karin Barntish Cynthia Jackson Garnet Shank Sharon Raynor Eloise Boren Craig Lough Greg Bremner Lori Anderson Katie Duncan Chris Labhart Chris Cozart Reba Smith Christy Moothart CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LOCATIONS THAT SOLD THE MOST RAFFLE TICKETS: 1st: Ace Hardware, 2: John Day True Value Hardware 3rd: Bear Valley Store THANKS TO THE OTHER LOCATIONS: Bear Valley Road House, Chamber of Commerce, Dayville Café, Dayville Merc, JD Rents, John Day Napa Auto Parts, Len’s Drug, Nydams Ace Hardware, Prairie Hardware & Gifts, Silver Spur, Squeeze Inn, Stampede Café THANKS TO THOSE WHO DONATED CASH: Oster Professional Group, Oregon Telephone Corp., Country Preferred Realtors, Norco Medical Supplies, Eastern Oregon Realty, KJDY, The Blue Mountain Eagle THANKS TO THOSE WHO DONATED FOR THE FIRST DRAWING: 4 Seasons Plumbing Allen Mullen Austin House Bar W B Becker Consulting Better Blooms & Gardens Blue Mountain Chiropractic Chuck’s Little Diner Cindy’s Dog Grooming Clark’s Disposal Doug’s Vehicle Repair Dr. Virginia McMillan DDS Eberhards Dairy Ed Staub & Sons ER Printing & Graphics Family Tree Service Fields GrassFed Beef Flower Shop N More Gardner Enterprises Grant Co. Building Supply Greg & Melody Jackson Grubsteak Mining Company Hitching Post Hitz’s Taxidermy Huffman’s Select Market JD Rents Jim’s Antique Shop John Day Floral John Day Polaris John Day Video Shoppe Land Title Company Len’s Drug Les Schwab Tire Center Lou’s Heartfelt Quilting Malheur Lumber Mary Miles Massage MD Enterprizes Mills Building Supply Mobile Glass Ne-Hi Enterprises- Baker City One Guy & A Wrench Oxbow Restaurant Oxbow Trade, Museum & Antiques Pioneer Feed Prairie Hardware & Gifts Prairie Trading Post Quilts & Beyond Radio Shack Radio Shack Russell’s Meat Sherry Fieger Silver Spur Snaffle Bit Squeeze Inn Restaurant Stampede Café State Farm Insurance Sunrise Construction Susan Hutchison T&H Automotive Tanni Wenger Photography Thomas Orchards Tidewater Contractors Inc. Triangle Oil Velvet Touch Car Wash Virginia McMillan DDS THANKS TO THOSE WHO DONATED TO THIS DRAWING (PLEASE SEE LIST ON LEFT COLUMN) A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS THAT HELPED WITH THE RAFFLE Our profuse apology if we failed to acknowledge Anyone!