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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 15, 2016 A9 Canyon City relives ’62 Days Blue Mountain Eagle CANYON CITY — The ’62 Days was as lively as ever last weekend, with plenty of activities for adults and children. A highlight of the event, which celebrates the dis- covery of gold on June 8, 1862, was Saturday’s pa- rade, which included many entries and a big crowd of spectators. Behind the scenes, orga- nizing all the festivities, was the Whiskey Gulch Gang. Here are the results: Commercial division — First place: Pioneer Feed; second place: Oregon Trail Heavy Haul; third place: John Day Polaris. Schools and organiza- tions — First place: For- est Access for All; second place: John Day Volunteer and Rural Fire Department. Horse-drawn vehicles — First place: Rusty Clark driving grand marshal Mary Ellen Brooks. Classic vehicles — First place: Ron Phillips, 1929 Model A; second place: Lee Turner, 1964 Cadillac. Decorated vehicles — Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter Winning Saturday’s ’62 Days Parade sweepstakes, riding for Russell’s Meats, are Kevin Rapp, right, Mallory Thomas and Jase Whatley, on the motorcycle, for showing the best representation of the theme “Tell Me About the Good Old Days.” First place, Kirby Bliss. Mounted group — First place, Rocky Top Riders; second place, Strawberry Riders. Derby cars — First place, Tyler Nodine; second place, Steve Patterson. Other — First place, Todd McKinley for sheriff. Best in theme — Rus- sell’s Custom Meats, $100 prize. B REAKING N EWS A LERTS The ’62 Days Grand Marshal Mary Ellen Brooks is driven in a horse carriage by her brother Rusty Clark in Saturday’s parade. Two young boys share their cache of candy during Saturday’s ’62 Days Parade in Canyon City. Renaissance Medispa LLC Open for business myeaglenews.com/breakingnews • Botox, Dysport, Xeomin • Hyaluronic acid fillers- Juvederm, Bolotero • Chemical Medical Peels for photo aging, acne, and melasma Zoe Thompson, RN, is certified through Northwest Laser Institute in cosmetic injectables, medical peels and laser. For confidential free skin consult call or text Zoe at 541-647-4540. Flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends. 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 Private room inside of Studio 20 at 1326 Hines Blvd in Burns debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com Only 4 more d ays June 19, 2016 to find Dad the perfect gift! Check out these local businesses for great Dad’s Day Deals! D AD ’ S D E PA RT M E N T Gifts Dad would love Make Dad’s day with a coffee gift card!? UNDER DeWalt 20V MAX Lithium-Ion Drill/Driver Kit $34.99 $124 DeWalt 80-Pc. Professional Drilling/Driving Set Log Cabin Espresso John Day Video Shoppe 821 W Main John Day Polaris 541-575-5778 3 12 N . C a ny o on n Ci ty Blvd d. . 5 4 1 - 5 7 5 - 20 5 0 MILLS BUILDING SUPPLY 751 W. Main • John Day 541- 575-1021 Gift s Certificate Wra n g l e r J e a n s an d S h i rt s Felt & Straw Hats Caps • Colognes Money Clips • Boots Belts & Wallets LOG CABIN ESPRESSO DP HOME ENTERTAINMENT 139 E. Main St., John Day 541.575.1637 GIBCO AG & INDUSTRIAL Danner footwear makes high quality boots & shoes for all walks of life. Men’s Shirts Forget the tie, William has the gifts Dad really wants for • Tack Father’s • Weed Sprayers Day! • Proto Tools • Fencing Tools Great Gifts for Mr. Fix It. • Tool Sets • Lawn Mowers • Lawn Chairs 721 W. Main St., John Day 541-575-1850 Blowers, Starting at Earth 99 Augers, Pruners & more 5 yr. warranty Front St., Prairie City 541-820-3675 Premium Propane Gas Grill 249 Great selection of Hunting and Fishing supplies ATV gun mounts & so much more s 417 W Main St. 541-575-1387 Tues - Sat 11am - 9pm 20% off! Ny da m’ • Surround Sound Systems • TVs • Cameras • Solar Panel Chargers • Game Systems 55” LG Smart TV Hardware Downtown John Day 541-575-0632 Open 7 days a week The helpful place. 821 W. Hwy, John Day 541-575-0828 652 W. Main, John Day 541-575-0549
