News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 4, 2016 A11 MNF to begin invasive plant treatments Blue Mountain Eagle The Malheur National Forest will soon begin an integrated ap- proach to manage invasive plants, which includes prevention; manu- al, mechanical, herbicide, biologi- cal control and cultural treatments; and restoration work. Invasive plants targeted for treatment include spotted, diffuse and other knapweeds; Canada, bull, Scotch and musk thistles; St. John’s Wort; houndstongue, sul- phur cinquefoil; Dalmation and yellow toadflax; whitetop and oth- er invasive mustards; and leafy spurge. Expanded treatment on the for- est is scheduled to begin this spring and is expected to continue through October. The majority of herbicide treatments will be spot application to individual invasive plants us- ing backpack and truck sprayers. Some broadcast application is also planned along a small subset of roadsides and gravel pits. Work in 2016 will also occur within the burn perimeter of the Canyon Creek Complex fire as part of Burned Area Emergency Re- sponse. Treatment sites are located across the Malheur National Forest and herbicide treatments will be signed at the time of treatment. A blue marker dye that will fade over time will be mixed with herbicides to alert people of where product has been applied. Manual and me- chanical treatments will continue as they have in previous years. The campgrounds that will have no herbicide use in 2016 are: Ma- gone Lake on the Blue Mountain Ranger District, Trout Farm on the Prairie City Ranger District and ODF ire training on tap INSIDER OREGON CAPITAL Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY — The Oregon Department of Forestry will host Fire Shelter refresher training and Oregon Occupational Safe- ty and Health Administration ire training from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, May 13, at the ODF ofice, 415 Patterson Bridge Drive, John Day. The training will also be held on May 14 at The Rock in Spray. The refresher is mandatory each year for those who might go to the ireline for ODF, in- cluding drivers, fallers, dozer operators and others doing simi- lar work. Participants only need to complete the OSHA training one time. The class does not meet the RT-130 requirement for Forest Service contracts/agreements, but ODF will honor federal RT- 130 training in lieu of the ODF training. Those interested need to sign up in advance by calling the John Day Interagency Dispatch Center at 541-575-1321 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Comments sought on Camp Lick Project Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY — The 30-day comment period for the scop- ing proposal for the Camp Lick Project on the Blue Mountain Ranger District be- gins Wednesday, May 4, and concludes Friday, June 3. Only those submitting spe- ciic written comments during a designated opportunity to comment will have standing to object to the project. The Camp Lick planning area encompasses approxi- mately 40,000 acres in the Upper Camp Creek, Lower Camp Creek and Lick Creek sub-watersheds, approximate- ly 10 miles northeast of John Day. The project proposes several activities including silviculture and fuels treat- ments, evaluation of the road systems, recreation opportu- nities and riparian and upland watershed restoration treat- ments. The document can be seen at fs.usda.gov/projects/mal- heur/landmanagement/proj- ects. Request a print copy by contacting Hannah Smith at 541-575-3031 or hannahk- smith@fs.fed.us. JOHN DAY — A group of land management professionals from around the world will visit John Day May 11-14 as part of an international seminar on for- est landscape restoration. Seminar participants will go on ield visits in and around the Malheur National Forest to the Camp Creek Restoration Area, Oxbow Conservation Area and the Antelope Valley Aspen Res- toration Area to see a range of activities in action, from stream restoration to the economic ben- eits of restoration. They will learn about tools and best practices for assess- ing forest landscape restoration opportunities, developing and implementing landscape resto- ration plans and fostering col- laborative partnerships. The visit is sponsored by the Forest Service International Programs and the International We’re investing in Salem coverage when other news organizations are cutting back. Get the inside scoop on state government and politics! P ick ou t a n other o n e fo r yo u r w ife ( a hanging basket, that is ) 10 % O ff On Mother’s Day Trees • Roses • Shrubs • Hanging Baskets • Bedding Plants • Veg Starts • Perennials International restoration seminar on tap Blue Mountain Eagle Idlewild on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. The remaining campgrounds may have at least half the campground herbicide free in a 30-day period. Maps of treatment sites will be posted at http://www.fs.usda.gov/ malheur prior to application. For more information, contact Invasive Plants Specialist Whitney Rapp at 541-575-3067 or by email at whitneysrapp@fs.fed.us. Better Blooms & Gardens Union for the Conservation of Nature. For more information, vis- it http://www.fs.fed.us/global/ is/2015/lr2015_brochure.pdf. Between Prairie City & John Day Open Sun-Fri 9-5:30 • Closed Sat Memories With Fondest RE-ELECT We remember those who have passed away & are especially dear to us. CHRIS On Wednesday, May 25, we will publish a special section devoted to those who are gone but not forgotten. The names will be placed in alphabetical order and will be similar to the sample below: LABHART COUNTY COMMISSIONER Listening and working for all the people of Grant County Chris brings a wealth of experience to the position of Grant County Commissioner. He has been elected to the following positions: • Grant County Commissioner position #2 • Town of Canyon City Council - Councilor/Mayor • City of John Day Council - Councilor/Mayor • Blue Mountain Hospital Distric - Director/Chair (2 terms +) • Grant County Educational Service District - ESD • 12 County Regional Community Advisory Council - Chair (2 terms) If this is what you want in your Grant County Commissioner, I ask for your support. • Job Retention/Creation • Senior Check out Chris’ website: Citizens • Veterans • Healthcare chrislabhart.org Integrity • Honesty • Respectful • Experienced Andrews, David C July 10, 1920 – May 5, 2000 May God’s angels guide you and protect you throughout time. Always in our hearts, John and Mona Andrews and Family Paid for by the Committee to Elect Chris Labhart. E ASTERN O REGON A CADEMY I S G ROWING If you wish, select one of the following verses below to accompany your tribute. 1. We hold you in our thoughts and memories forever. 2. May God cradle you in His arms, now and forever. 3. Forever missed, never forgotten. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. 4. Thank you for the wonderful days we shared together. My prayers will be with you until we meet again. 5. The days we shared were sweet. I long to see you again in God’s heavenly glory. 6. Your courage and bravery still inspire us all, and the memory of your smile fills us with joy and laughter. 7. Though out of sight, you’ll forever be in my heart and mind. 8. The days may come and go, but the times we shared will always remain. 9. May the light of peace shine on your face for eternity. 10. May God’s angels guide you and protect you throughout time. 11. You were a light in our life that burns forever in our hearts. 12. May God’s graces shine over you for all time. 13. You are in our thoughts and prayers from morning to night and from year to year. 14. We send this message with a loving kiss for eternal rest and happiness. 15. May the Lord bless you with His graces and warm, loving heart. 16. Write your own. To remember your loved one in this special way, please fill out the form below and mail to: BLUE MOUNTAIN EAGLE 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR. 97845 or stop by the office 541-575-0710 Deadline: Friday, May 20, 2016 at 5 p.m. Please publish my tribute in the special Memorial Section in May. Blue Mountain Eagle = $25 00 Publishes on 05/25/2016 C OME G ROW W ITH U S 3 3343333 3 3333 3 3333333 3 333333 3 33333 3 33333 3 33 Full time positions available starting at $10/hour for morning and swing shifts. Benefits include simple IRA match, college credit reimbursement and paid vacation/sick time off. Join our team in serving and investing in our young men where you can build relationships and change lives. Call 541-573-7303 for more information or stop by our office in Burns to pick up an application at 705 Hwy. 20 South. 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