News
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday.
Call Cheryl at the Eagle, 541-575-0710.
WHAT’S
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
Zombie Circus Fun Run
5 p.m., Seventh Street Complex, John Day
Participants in the untimed fun run will try to run from
Zombies, navigate obstacles and escape intact. The event is
for those ages 8 and older; ages 8-12 must be accompanied
by an adult at all times. Preregistration is recommended for
runners, and required for zombies. Fees are $10 a person or
$35 per family in advance, and $15 a person or $45 per family
the day of the circus, which includes admission to the “after
party.” The cost for just the party is $5 or $2 and two cans of
food. Forms are at Families First and Station 62, or online at
jdccparksandrec.weebly.com. Call 541-575-1799, ext. 29, for
more information.
HAPPENING
green salad, dessert, coffee and lemonade. Tickets are $30 a
person or two for $50. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 19, by calling
541-575-4151, 541-620-1010, or emailing jkruts@hotmail.
com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 25
BMH Foundation dinner, auction
5:30-9 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds Pavilion, John Day
This year’s theme for Blue Mountain Healthcare Founda-
tion’s annual meeting, dinner and auction is “Denim and Dia-
monds.” A no-host bar, games and auction item viewing starts
at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the business
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Long-term plan
While Ferguson is fo-
cused on getting the short-
term project in place this
winter, he continues to work
on a long-term project that
would completely re-chan-
nel the creek.
Such a project would
protect the community from
a major, 100-year flood
event.
Plans for the long-term
fix are preliminary with an
estimated price tag of about
$3 million.
Ferguson is coordinating
with state and federal agen-
cies to see what type of sup-
port is available.
“It’s a very huge, expen-
sive project,” he said. “It’s
what we need to do, but it’s
not going to happen over-
night.”
A meeting is scheduled
at 10 a.m. Thursday in the
Grant County Regional
Airport conference room,
where Ferguson and coun-
ty officials will meet with
state and federal agencies
about the long-term project.
Need coordination
To develop the plans,
Ferguson has coordinated
with the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, the Federal
4:10 p.m., New Life Bible
Church, Long Creek
All are welcome to a con-
cert by country Christian re-
cording artist Charlie Walker.
Admission is free, although
a freewill offering may be
taken. Walker’s CDs will be
available for purchase. The
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church, which is meeting at
the Long Creek Community Country Christian
Center, is at 2nd and Allen singer Charlie Walker.
streets.
TUESDAY, OCT. 27
Grant County Mad Hatters
11:15 a.m., 1188 Brewery, John Day
All Grant County Mad Hatters and others interested in join-
ing will gather at 1188 Brewery. 141 E. Main St. in John Day.
Call 541-820-3597.
FAMILY
HEALTH
Treatment and Surgery of Foot
and Ankle • In-Grown Nails
Bunions • Warts • Gout
Corns & Callouses
Diabetic Foot Screening
Foot Odor • Athletes Foot
Treatment for pain in feet, shins,
heels, knees, lower back. Custom
molded orthotics.
MICHAEL RUSHTON, DPM
Podiatric physician & Surgeon
Dr. Rushton is Preferred Providerfor Lifewise and Blue
Cross/Blue Shield and a Medicate participant.
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Eagle photos/Kyle Spurr
Doug Ferguson of Ferguson Surveying and Engineering points to a point on a
map of Canyon Creek where a dike would be needed to project against a flood.
Emergency
Management
Agency and Forest Ser-
vice’s Burned Area Emer-
gency Response team.
As Ferguson has com-
piled information, it has
become clear to him that
any flood mitigation work
will only be fully effec-
tive if it is combined with
a countywide emergency
management plan.
That starts with finding
a Grant County Emergency
Manager, and having exca-
vating equipment on hand
to help in flooding situa-
tions.
“What we need to do
is plan this construction
the best we can, solve the
problems and couple it with
an emergency management
plan,” he said.
The only option Fergu-
son and county officials see
is the proactive approach
being proposed, and it
Many people have expressed their thanks for all the
help that was offered after the Canyon Creek Complex
fire took so much from so many of us. As far as I’m
concerned these people cannot be thanked enough!
Many local businesses gave gift cards, discounts and
free stuff. Len’s, Chester’s and Squeeze In are just a
few examples that I personally benefitted from.
I have also been the recipient of several beautiful
quilts. I know how long it takes to make a quilt and
appreciate not only the warm blankets, but the time
and artistry in each one!
Last, but certainly not least, what my family came to
call the “Pavilion Superstore”! I am still overwhelmed
by the staggering amount of dedication, empathy and
sheer hours that were given by the volunteers. The
donations themselves were mind boggling! But without
the kindness and savvy of the volunteers, I would have
turned my shell-shocked self around and walked out.
They were just bossy enough to make sure everyone
got what they needed; from deodorant to shovels, food
to blankets and towels. I will always be grateful to you
all for helping me put my house back in order.
I am humbled and reminded of the goodness that can
come despite such devastation. What this community
gave wasn’t just what was easy or convenient; it was
sacrificial and incredibly appreciated.
Thank you! What a wimpy word for your gift! But…
Thank you!
Cindy Davis
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City and John Day. Both sides
of the creek bank total about
34,000 feet.
Dikes, expected to be no
more than two feet high,
and sand bags will only be
needed on about 10,000 feet
of the creek bank, less than
one-third of the area.
Ferguson estimates he
will need about 5,000 yards
of material.
A total cost has not been
determined, but the funds
will come directly from the
county. Landowners will not
be billed for the work.
With landowners’ per-
mission, work could start as
early as next week. Fergu-
son hopes to have the dikes
and sandbags in place before
winter.
Ferguson
considers
flooding a chronic problem
along the creek and hopes
the recent flooding threat
will get people’s attention
that mitigation work needs
to be done.
“It is an urgent situation,”
he said. “We can’t just duck
our heads in the sand and say
we can’t do anything.”
will be a grand prize drawing for an iPad mini, book raffles,
free books, autographed books, information and more. The
event is sponsored by Families First Parent Resource Cen-
ter, Frontier Early Learning Hub and the Healthy Together
Project.
Fall Family Frolic
3-5 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall
The free evening includes interactive children’s music with
Megan Maxwell, brain-building activities for children, Ac-
tive Parenting opportunities, music, a create-your-own-book
activity, and local authors Kandice Bowe, Bryn Fleming and
Jill Williamson on hand. Refreshments will be served. There
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Our Services by a registered nurse include:
• Pedi-Spa treatment for your feet
• Particular attention to Diabetic Foot
• Multifunctional massage chair
• Skin Inspection • Callus Removal • Nail Cutting
We also check your blood pressure, blood sugar level and oxygen saturation.
Call
541- 575-1648
for an appointment
$35 00 fee
needs the community’s full
support.
“There are going to be
inconveniences, but we re-
ally need to work together,”
Ferguson said.
The doctor speaks Spanish - El Doctor habla Espanol.
Fall
Family
Frolic
WHO - All families!
WHEN - Sunday, October 25th from 3PM to 5PM
WHERE - Grantville Theatre,
Canyon City Community Hall
WHAT - Interactive Children’s Music
Brain Building Activities for Children
Active Parenting opportunities
Local Authors Read: Kandice Bowe, Bryn
Fleming, and Jill Williamson
Create Your Own Book
More Music & Refreshments
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Book raffles, free books, autographed books,
door prize books, great information and
materials!
Brought to you by:
Frontier Early
Learning Hub
Healthy Together
Project
Blue Mountain Hospital
FOOT CLINIC
www.bluemountainhospital.org
Services available at the
Home Health Office,
422 W. Main, John Day.
02806