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Grant County
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528 E. Main, St. E,
John Day
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Debbie Ausmus
245 South Canyon Blvd.
John Day, OR 97845
OPEN WED. & THUR.
9 am - 5 pm
541-575-1113
24 hrs/7 days wk
debbie.ausmus@
countryfinancial.com
The Grant Union Science Club presents their
7th annual
Sweet & Nutritious fundraiser!
Order your oranges & grapefruit today, and
support your local Students.
California Premium
Navel Oranges:
$35 per carton
Texas Rio
Star Grapefruit:
$35 per carton
Delivery Date:
Dec. 3-4
02967
Carl Sampson/The Eagle
Mindy Winegar, left, and Mary Weaver are shown in the now-empty pavilion at
the Grant County Fairgrounds. The pavilion became an ad hoc relief center
during the wildfires last summer.
Please call 775-335-9151 to place your order
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
Karen Triplett, FNP
Services Provided:
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Contributed photo
The pavilion of the Grant County Fairgrounds is
stocked with food and supplies during the height
of the wildfires that struck Grant County.
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Women’s Health
Exams
• Men and
Children Exams
• Immunizations
• Family Planning
• Contraception
• Pregnancy Testing &
Referrals
• HIV Testing &
Referrals
• Cacoon
• WIC
• High Risk Infants
• Maternity Case
Management
Grant County Health Department does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin,
disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activitie s, or in employment.
G rand R e-O pening
at our new location
Appointments
available
Call and schedule your
appointment today!
TOLL FREE
888-443-9104
or 541-575-0429
Blue Mountain Hospital
FOOT CLINIC
www.bluemountainhospital.org
Services available at the
Home Health Office,
422 W. Main, John Day.
EARLY DEADLINE
for the Nov. 24th Edition
Ad, Classified & Legal Deadline:
Thursday, Nov. 19th by 5pm
Enjoy our
new salad
bar
and
Fresh New
Atmosphere!
Eagle Office will be
CLOSED Nov. 26th
M aria’s
Traditional M exican Food
295 S Canyon City Blvd.
Canyon City
541-575-0777
Open 11:30 am-8pm
02988