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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, November 25, 2015 A5 HUB Continued from Page A1 Eagle file photos One of the county’s most prominent features, Grant County Regional Airport and Industrial Park, overlooks the town of John Day from a plateau above the town. John Day City Park is the perfect location for events such as Family Fun Day. 02131 Pro Saw Shop and a Whole Lot More Michael B. DesJardin Dentistry, PC John Day is home to the Grant County Fairgrounds, site of many annual events, including the county fair in August. all the state agencies, county, cit- ies, U.S. Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, Bureau of Land Management, Sheriff’s Ofice, local police and ire de- partments – it was, and is, just incredible,” Gray said. Lundbom said the people here are about as nice as they get. “It’s been a great place to raise our kids,” he said. John Day City Council meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The council meets only the sec- ond Tuesday in November and December, because of holidays. John Day City Hall is at 450 E. Main St. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holi- days. Call 541-575-0028 for more information, or visit www.cityofjohnday.com/. Preventive, Restorative & Endodontics New Patients Welcome! A MAN WAKES UP in the morning after sleeping on... an advertised bed, in advertised pajamas. 208 NW Canton John Day 541-575-2725 mbddental@live.com michaelbdesjardindmd.com He will bathe in an ADVERTISED TUB, shave with an ADVERTISED RAZOR, have a breakfast of ADVERTISED JUICE, cereal and toast, toasted in an ADVERTISED TOASTER, put on ADVERTISED CLOTHES and glance at his ADVERTISED WATCH. He’ll ride to work in his ADVERTISED CAR, sit at an ADVERTISED DESK and write with an ADVERTISED PEN. Yet this person hesitates to advertise, saying that advertising doesn’t pay. Finally, when his non-advertised business is going under, HE’LL ADVERTISE IT FOR SALE. Then it’s too late. AND THEY SAY ADVERTISING DOESN’T WORK? DON’T MAKE THIS SAME MISTAKE Advertising is an investment, not an expense. Think about it! There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays Blue Mountain Eagle MyEagleNews.com Don’t get left behind, call today! Kim Kell 541-575-0710 CREED PG-13 Rocky Balboa trains the son of his former rival, Apollo Creed. FRI & SAT (3:45) 6:45 9:35 SUNDAY (3:45) 6:45 MON-THURS (3:45) 6:45 THE GOOD DINOSAUR PG Disney, Animation. Epic journey into the world of dinosaurs! FRI & SAT (4:10) 7:10 9:45 SUNDAY (4:10) 7:10 MON-THURS (4:10) 7:10 HUNGER GAMES PG-13 Mockingjay, Part 2: As the war of Panem escalates, Katniss must bring together an army against President Snow. FRI & SAT (3:50) 6:50 9:40 SUNDAY (3:50) 6:50 MON-THURS (4:10) 6:50 $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth 331 W. Main, John Day 541-575-2710 1-800-575-2710 Fax 541-575-2610 www.RMLS.com eastoregonrealestate.com cbjohnday@centurytel.net 03030 Street and South Canyon Boulevard, east and south of the stoplight. City Manager Peggy Gray said the project, made possi- ble by an Oregon Department of Transportation grant, “en- hances the look and feel of the city’s downtown area and we hope, a sense of pride for the community.” Mayor Ron Lundbom said they’ve been fortunate to have the state’s help and add- ed, “I think Mayor Ron it turned out Lundborn great.” The City has received another ODOT grant to construct new sidewalks and widen existing bicycle lanes on South Canyon Boulevard from Southwest Sixth Avenue to Grant Union Junior-Senior High School. That project is sched- uled for 2018. Gray said the city is applying for 2018-2021 Statewide Trans- portation Improvement Program funds which will complete the downtown improvements, with new sidewalks and pedestrian lights on remaining portions of Main Street and South Canyon Boulevard. John Day is also getting a new ire station, which is under construction on South Canyon Boulevard. The facility will al- low the John Day Rural Fire District to better serve John Day, with more garage space for emergency vehicles, as well as a meeting and training room for community use. Expected com- pletion is spring 2016. Lundbom, who has lived in John Day with his wife, Sherri, since 1966, is midway through his current term as mayor. He previously served as mayor in 2012 when he succeeded Bob Quinton, who moved outside the city limits. Lundbom’s oth- er civic positions have included city councilor, Grant County Airport Commission chairman and Grant County Air Search president. He owns the Napa Auto Parts store, that was irst owned by his parents in 1966, and has been the school golf coach for 10 years. “I like being involved,” Lundbom said. Current city council mem- bers are president Steve Schuette, and councilors Louis Provencher, Paul Smith, Lisa Weigum, Gregg Haberly and Donn Willey. Lundbom said he likes work- ing with the council and city staff to keep John Day moving forward and growing. “We have a good group and we all have the same goals,” he said. “My job is so easy with Peg- gy, who is on the ball with ev- erything,” Lundbom added. Gray has lived in the John Day and Canyon City area for almost 40 years, and has worked for the City of John Day for 23 years – 14 as the city manager. She gave credit to all the people – too many to mention, she said – who give of their time to make the community so spe- cial. “This is the most giving community I’ve seen,” Gray said. “What amazes me is how this community pulls together during a crisis – the recent ires proved this again,” she said. “How all the agencies have worked together – ODOT and Amy Denman Principal Broker 503-577-7029 We’d like to deliver our sincere best wishes to your door this holiday. May the season bring much happiness, health and good fortune to you and your loved ones. 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