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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (June 15, 2016)
News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 15, 2016 SUNDAY, JUNE 19 The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call Cheryl at the Eagle, 541-575-0710. WHAT’S WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 BMFP fi eld trip • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bear Valley Blue Mountains Forest Partners is hosting a fi eld trip to visit the Soda Bear project near Bear Valley. The group will visit treated areas to consider how well they meet desired outcomes and contribute to resilient forest conditions in the future. The public is welcome. Bring food and water, and dress for the weather. Transportation will be provided to and from the Forest Supervisor’s Offi ce, 431 Patterson Bridge Road, John Day. HAPPENING Mt. Vernon bazaar, yard sale • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday The “Flip it Bazaar” is a two-day event held in the Mt. Ver- non Community Center. The cost for a 10x10-foot booth is $20 for both days. The Mt. Vernon Fire Department will serve a lunch of “fi rehouse” lasagna, garlic bread and drinks for $6 a person from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Desserts will also be available for pur- chase. The town is also holding a community-wide yard sale both days. To get on the map for the yard sale or for a vendor booth at the bazaar, call 541-571-3284 or city hall at 541-932-4688. BMW Rally • BMW riders gather annually at the Grant County Fair- grounds in John Day, to enjoy three days of exploring Grant County’s roadways and scenery. For more information, call 541-525-5315. Visit www.bmwro.org/. SATURDAY, JUNE 18 John Day Farmers Market opens • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southwest Brent Street, John Day Call 831-596-0656, email johndayfarmersmarket@gmail. com or visit www.johndayfarmersmarket.com. MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 27-JULY 1 Contributed photo The all-female combo Della Mae will perform June 19 at the Diamond Hitch Mule Ranch near Kimberly. Third annual Geocoin Challenge Call Families First Parent Resource Center at 541-575-1006 or visit Families First on Facebook. Legion Auxiliary meeting canceled • The meeting of the Ellis Tracy Unit of the American Le- gion Auxiliary, scheduled at Valley View Assisted Living, has been canceled. • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., John Day City Park Grant County Health Fair set for Friday, June 17 checks payable to Blue Mountain Hospital Auxilia- ry. For more information, call 541-575-1480. Blue Mountain Eagle JOHN DAY — From blood tests and immuniza- tions to information on health issues and services, the annu- al Grant County Health Fair has plenty to offer to keep the community in good shape. This is the 22nd year for the event, scheduled for 6 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17, at the Grant Union Junior-Se- nior High School new gym. Several health care pro- viders will be participating again this year with over 40 different booths. The cost for the blood test this year is $15. Peo- ple should fast for 12 hours before having their blood drawn; water and medica- tions are OK. Grant County Health De- partment will provide A1C testing for $10, and the HGB (iron) test is free. Vaccines for pneumonia, Prevnar13 and Tdap will also be avail- able and can be billed to in- surance, so people are urged to bring their insurance cards. Organizations helping make the fair possible include Blue Mountain Hospital, Blue Mountain Hospital Aux- iliary, Grant County Commu- nity Advisory Council, Grant County Fairgrounds, Grant County Health Department, Grant Union Junior-Senior High School and Malheur National Forest. The Grant County Health Fair Committee is again challenging those in the community who are able to assist fellow citizens by do- nating to a fund to provide scholarships to allow those less fortunate to have their blood tested at the Grant County Health Fair. Several scholarships were made pos- sible last year. Pre-registration is avail- able from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. June 15 TREAT YOUR FEET • 7:30 a.m., Diamond Hitch Mule Ranch, Kimberly Call 541-934-2140. Learn more about the group at dellamae.com. SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 25-26 FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 17-19 Ninth annual Family Fun Day Della Mae in concert • 11 a.m., Prairie City Senior Center The purpose of the semi-annual meeting is to introduce new members of the council appointed by the Grant County Court, review the approved charter and entertain new busi- ness proposed by council members. The public is welcome. The weekly senior meal will follow at noon. • 6 a.m. to noon, Grant Union Junior-Senior High School, John Day Call 541-575-1480. • 9 a.m., Grant County Chamber of Commerce offi ce • 5 p.m., door prizes and no host dinner at the Outpost, John Day Call 541-575-0547. • 11 a.m., Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day Call 541-620-2043. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Grant County Health Fair • 9 a.m., Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day Call 541-620-0945 or 541-477-3880. Horse fun day Grant County Senior Citizens Advisory Council FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Stockgrowers Ranch Rodeo A3 Vacation Bible School • 9:30 a.m. to noon, Long Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church The theme is “Creation,” and the program is for children ages 3-12. For information and transportation questions call 509-386-5474 or 541-421-3868. B REAKING N EWS A LERTS myeaglenews.com/breakingnews A TTENTION G RANT C OUNTY V ETERANS : Did you know Grant County Veterans Services Officer is available to assist YOU in applying for all VA benefits you may be entitled to? See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Open: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10 am - 4 pm, by appointment. Call 541-575-1631 Eagle file photo Lindsay Madden, right, of the Grant County Health Clinic does a quick blood sugar check for Tammy Robirts of John Day at a past Grant County Health Fair. The annual event is scheduled from 6 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17, at Grant Union Junior-Senior High School. and 16 in the Blue Mountain Hospital foyer. Donations may be mailed to Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary, 170 Ford Road, John Day, OR 97845. Make Let our family of Pharmacists serve you! Give us a call today 541-676-9158 - Heppner 541-384-2801 - Condon We welcome the opportunity to visit with you about our services! Heppner & & Condon Heppner Condon 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 Blue Mountain Hospital FOOT CLINIC www.bluemountainhospital.org Services available at the Home Health Office, 422 W. Main, John Day. High Desert League Prom Committee would like to thank the John Day Elks Lodge for their continued support in making Prom Night such a huge success! - Thank You -
