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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Chamber seeks input on 2016 event Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY – The Grant County Chamber of Commerce is seeking ideas an input for a chautauqua – an event showcasing local ideas, culture, crafts and music – next summer. The John Day River Territory Chau- tauqua is tentatively set for the weekend of June 16-18, with the location to be announced. “We’re looking for people who want to participate and share their knowledge and talents on a wide array of topics,” said Chamber board member Dave Driscoll. Chautauquas have a rich tradition in America, with roots in the late 1800s, when all ages would gather to discuss and share skills and traditions in a picnic or camp setting. Locally, communities such as Day- ville have hosted chautauquas in the past. Driscoll said the Chamber board envisions an event for Grant County residents to share the things that make the county special, currently or from its past. The event will provide a gathering for local residents, but also a draw for tourists and others interested in the John Day River region’s attributes and histo- ry. “We’re looking for anyone who wants to help with the event by adding Additional areas opened in the ¿ re area an exhibit, demonstration, talk or per- formance,” said Driscoll. “We think people have local knowl- edge that would be great to share – whether the focus is geology, astrono- my, mining, birding, recreation, natural resources, agriculture, pioneer crafts, music – the list of possibilities is end- less,” he said. Planning is just getting underway, and volunteers are welcome to add in- put. Anyone interested in getting in- volved in the Chautauqua should contact Driscoll at 248-719-2122 or driscoll- dg@gmail.com, or call the Chamber at 541-575-0547. E AGLE ON VACATION Blue Mountain Eagle The following camp- grounds and trails are open to the public in the Canyon Creek Complex ¿ re area • Fall Mountain Lookout • Wickiup Campground • Slide Creek Campground • Slide Horse Campground • Strawberry Campground • Strawberry Trail No. 375 to the junction with Trail No. 5004 to Strawberry Falls • Trail No. 5004 from Strawberry Falls is open to the junction with Trail No. 5003 to Little Strawberry Lake • Slide Creek Trail No. 386 • Big Creek Snowshoe Trail No. 377 is open to the junction with Meadow Fork Trail No. 376 • Meadow Fork Trail No. 376 is open from the junction with Big Creek Snowshoe Trail No. 377 south to the junction with trail No. 379 • Trail No. 5007 to Slide Lake is open • Trail No. 372 from its junction with Strawberry Lake Trail No. 375 to Trail No.5001 to Slide Lake • Skyline Trail No. 385 O BITUARIES Karen Evonne Markert Sept. 9, 1939 – Sept. 16, 2015 CLARKSTON, Wash. – Kar- en Evonne Markert, 76, formerly of Prairie City, died Sept. 16 at her home in Clarkston, Wash. A Cele- bration of Life was held Sept. 26 in Clarkston. Mrs. Markert was born Sept. 9, 1939, in Prairie City, to Gladys Ellen Deardorff and Wayne R. Drewett. She attended Prairie City Ele- mentary School, and graduated from Grangeville High School in Grangeville, Idaho, in 1957. She attended nursing training in Montana. On April 9, 1960, she married Lennard Roy Markert in Great Falls, Mont. She worked for All-American Homes, and retired in 2002. Her hobbies included sewing and quilting. Survivors include her daughter, Stephani Williams of Seattle; granddaughters, Amy Williams of Clarkston and Cristle Williams of Seattle; great-granddaughters, Adell Davis of Clarkston and Alli Jo Williams of Seattle; uncle, Wayne Deardorff of Lewiston, Idaho; sister, Judy Linds- ley of Grangeville; nephews, great-nephews and a great- niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lennard Roy Markert; and son, Stephan John Markert. Memorial contributions may be made to Quilts of Valor Foundation, Sharon Ledbetter, 1777 4th Ave., Clarkston, WA 99403. Jeptha ‘Jep’ Oscar White March 23, 1923 – Sept. 13, 2015 A large portion of the Strawberry Mountain Wil- derness remains closed to public entry, in addition to some adjacent non-wilder- ness areas where ¿ re¿ ghters and large equipment contin- ue work to mop-up hot spots, tie in ¿ re lines, remove haz- ards, and strengthen con- tingency lines. As progress continues to be made, it is anticipated additional areas will be opened. The public is reminded to be aware of what areas are open for use and what areas remain closed. For more information call Malheur National For- est service of¿ ce, 541-575- 3000, or go to www.fs.usda. gov/malheur. Contributed photo JoAnne Phippen of Prairie City took the Eagle on a recent vacation to Seattle, a mother-daughter trip with her daughters, Tammie Walker, center, from Wasilla, Alaska, and Colleen Olsen from Bend. The trio enjoyed brunch at the Space Needle, toured Chihuly Garden and Glass, shopped at Pikes Place Market and the waterfront shops, visited the “Ye Old Curiosity Shop” on the waterfront, and toured the Seattle Underground. The last morning, they took a tour on a “Ride the Ducks” amphibious bus on city streets and then into Lake Union for a close-up look at houseboats. ARIZONA – Jeptha “Jep” Oscar White, 92, formerly of John Day, died Sept. 13. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. White was born March 23, 1923, in Winkelman, Ariz., to James Abel White and Verna Otilia Hext. On Sept. 12, 1942, he married Peggy Marie Kelly in Flor- ence, Ariz. He spent his career as a rancher. He enjoyed horses, his ranch, cattle and bighorn sheep, whether it was hunting or watching them, family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arizona Cat- tle Growers or Pinal County Sheriff’s Posse through Drisk- ill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. Betty Altizer Gibbs Nov. 28, 1927 – Sept. 24, 2015 A NNIVERSARY Betty Altizer Gibbs, 87, formerly of Prairie City, died Sept. 24 at Lake County Hospital. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Prairie Baptist Teen Center on Front Street in Prairie City. Mrs. Gibbs was born Nov. 28, 1927. She attended ele- mentary school in Prairie City. Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Baptist Church, 238 N. McHaley St., Prairie City, OR 97869. Peggy Bond Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm A graveside service will be held for Peggy Bond at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Canyon City Cemetery. Mrs. Bond, formerly of Seneca and John Day, died Aug. 23 in Redmond. 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com About Obituaries Contributed photo Dave and Sherry Feiger of John Day with their children, Jim, Mike and Allyson. Dave and Sherry Feiger Dave and Sherry Fieger took the Eagle on a recent trip to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Pacif- ic City on the Oregon coast. Joining them at the Oregon coast were their children, Jim, who À ew in from San Anto- nio, Texas, Mike from Idaho City and Allyson from Boi- se, Idaho. Dave, Jim, Mike 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 editing. Obituaries submitted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as paid no- tices. Send obituaries by e-mail, cheryl@bmeagle.com; fax, 541-575- 1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-575-0710. and Allyson chartered a dory, went À y ¿ shing for rock ¿ sh and pulled crab pots, return- ing with a limit of both, while Sherry enjoyed walking on the beach and watching long board surfers. The Feigers, who live in John Day, were married Sept. 18, 1965, in Traverse City, Mich. We would like to thank all the ranchers who put the fire out on the Izee highway at the truck accident. You saved our summit pasture. Sincerely, Steve & Carolyn Mullin 02778 W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF S EPT . 30-O CT . 6 L AST W EEK ’ S T EMPS W EDNESDAY ..................................................... 81/46 T HURSDAY ........................................................ 83/49 F RIDAY ............................................................. 87/51 S ATURDAY ......................................................... 76/49 S UNDAY ........................................................... 70/40 M ONDAY ........................................................... 78/40 24/7 F ORECAST A UTOMATED : 541-575-1122 R OAD CONDITIONS : 511; TRIPCHECK . COM WWW . BLUEMOUNTAINEAGLE . COM / INFO NOAA W EATHER R ADIO FOR J OHN D AY 162.500 MHz Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 80 75 76 74 76 77 66 43 40 42 36 43 34 32 Tuesday Storm Facts • A storm named John was the Longest-lasting Paci¿ c tropical storm continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane. — Source: Climateandweather.net