News
Blue Mountain Eagle
A3
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
’Tis the season to shop at home
Chamber’s
‘Greenbacks’
program
supports local
merchants
%\&KHU\O+RHÀHU
Blue Mountain Eagle
ALLEN
Continued from Page A1
Allen was born Sept. 10,
1930, and grew up in Ne-
braska and Minnesota. She
and her husband, Royel, were
married on Aug. 1, 1953, at
the United Methodist Church
in John Day. They resided
in Grant County where they
raised three children, Susie,
Rod and Pete.
Allen’s list of activities,
titles and accomplishments
in Grant County is a long and
extensive one.
In addition to serving as
a county judge, Allen was
the Grant County Civil De-
fense coordinator, owner of
The Book Cover bookstore in
John Day and authored sever-
al books, including poetry and
biographies.
She was active in the John
Day Historical Preservation
Foundation and the Grant
County Genealogical Soci-
ety, and was a member of the
United Methodist Church,
Blue Mountain Hospital Aux-
iliary, Mt. Vernon Grange, the
Juniper Arts Council, Kam
Wah Chung and Company
museum, the American Red
Cross and other groups.
Allen was a multi-talented
musician, a pilot, a ham radio
operator, an author of several
books and wrote school plays
and Christmas programs.
The wooden plaTue will be
displayed in the courthouse
alongside a framed copy of
the proclamation.
Eagle photos/Cheryl Hoefler
A six-pack of “Man Roses” from A Flower Shop N More might be the perfect
gift for any guy on your shopping list.
Field’s Grassfed Beef in John Day offers a variety
of custom-made gift boxes and baskets in several
price ranges.
How about sweets
for that certain
someone? A
Flower Shop
N More carries
a selection
of specialty
chocolates, which
can be bought
individually or
included in a gift
basket.
John Day Video Shoppe carries a complete
selection of Sony entertainment systems and
accessories.
Grant County
Greenbacks, available
in $15 and $25 — and $5
coming soon — are for
sale at the Grant County
Chamber of Commerce.
Greenbacks can be
used on purchases at
participating Chamber
member businesses, or
make great gifts on their
own.
dy bouTuets and a variety of
themed baskets and arrange-
ments are just a sample of the
gift ideas available.
Greenbacks are redeem-
able at these and other Cham-
ber businesses, and also make
great gifts on their own.
A full list of Chamber
businesses can be found on
the Chamber’s website. Most
participating merchants have
Greenbacks signs posted.
The Grant County Cham-
ber of Commerce is open
from 9 a.m. to noon and
1-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.
The office is at 301 W.
Main St. in John Day.
For more information, call
541-575-0547, or visit www.
gcoregonlive.com.
Happy Holidays!
Brian Smith, Electrician Dayville, Oregon
541-673-0800
03026
Gifts, food, decorations
and wrapping supplies — ’tis
indeed the season to shop.
Making those seasonal
purchases locally from Grant
County businesses not only
supports the local economy
but also gets the job done
just as well, if not easier, than
having to travel out of town in
winter weather.
The Grant County Cham-
ber of Commerce encourages
shoppers throughout the year
and especially during the hol-
iday season to show their ap-
preciation to Chamber busi-
nesses by using Grant County
Greenbacks when making
their purchases.
Greenbacks, which can be
purchased at the Chamber of-
¿ce, come in denominations
of $15 and $25, with $5 com-
ing soon. They can be spent
dollar for dollar at all Grant
County businesses who are
Chamber members.
The program encourag-
es a stronger local economy
and helps maintain jobs in the
area.
Merchants throughout the
county strive to encourage
and please shoppers by of-
fering competitive prices and
sales promotions, and supply-
ing locally made goods and
the latest products. Customers
also have peace of mind in
knowing that local business
owners strive just as hard af-
ter the sale, should a refund
or replacement on an item be
necessary.
How about an edible gift?
Field’s Grassfed Beef in John
Day offers custom gift boxes
and baskets in a variety of siz-
es and price ranges. Choices
include beef strips and jerky
in several Àavors, T-shirts and
even favorite frozen cuts of
beef.
:ho wouldn’t like to ¿nd
a home theater system under
the Christmas tree this year?
John Day Video Shoppe of-
fers a wide selection of Sony
products — complete enter-
tainment systems, accessories
and everything in between,
with enticing specials being
offered now during the holi-
day season.
Just like the name implies,
A Flower Shop N More in
John Day has more to offer
than fresh Àower bouTuets.
Specialty chocolates, can-
ANNUAL GRANT COUNTY
FOOD
BANK
DRIVE
SPONSORED BY THE BLUE MOUNTAIN EAGLE
Donate and have a chance to
WIN $100!
The more you donate, the more chances you have to win.
We’re asking everyone to pitch in and help our local food banks by donating this month.
This will help those in our community who are in need. Your donations can be in the form
of unexpired, nonperishable food items or cash donations that will be
used to purchase such items for the food bank. Your name will be
entered in a $100 prize drawing one time for every 10 items donated
and/or $10 donation increment.
Please bring donations to the Blue Mountain Eagle office
by Wednesday, December 16th at 5pm.
The drawing will be held December 17th and the WINNER will be notified
that day. All participants will be highlighted in the December 23rd issue of
the Eagle.
Thank you for supporting our community!
If you have any questions, please call Lindsay at 541-575-0710.
Blue Mountain
EAGLE
03022