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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (June 22, 2016)
News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 22, 2016 A7 The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Grant County Senior Citizens Advisory Coun- cil • 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 business proposed by council members. The public is welcome. The weekly senior meal will follow at noon. THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Storyteller to perform at library • 2 p.m., Grant County Library, John Day National award-winning storyteller Christopher Leebrick will present his multicultural repertoire of world folk tales, original stories, narrative poetry, whoppers and jump tales. The free event for all ages is presented by the Oregon Col- lege Savings Plan and is part of this year’s summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Save!” — a statewide cam- paign that encourages kids and teens to participate in summer reading at their local library. SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Farmers Market • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southwest Brent Street, John Day Weekly features include vendors offering a variety of locally grown produce, homemade food and handmade crafts, plants and more. This Saturday, children from the Pogue family of Monument — Noah, Dawna, Royal and Melissa — will present live music, and Richie Colbeth WHAT’S HAPPENING will demonstrate his fire art, with some pieces for sale and samples for children. The markets continue every Saturday through mid-October. Call 831-596-0656, email johndayfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit johndayfarm- ersmarket.com. SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 25-26 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. Vernon Community Center. The cost for a 10x10-foot booth is $20 for both days. The Mt. Vernon Fire Depart- ment will serve a lunch of “firehouse” lasagna, garlic bread and drinks for $6 a person from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Desserts will also be available for purchase. 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. O UT OF THE P AST June 23, 1966 Blue Mountain Eagle 50 years ago Police Nab Jail Escapee Quick action by John Day citizens led to the arrest of a Washington State penitentiary escapee and a John Day youth wanted by federal authorities in Seattle. Richard M. Holmes, 19, John Day, was returned to the U.S. Marshal offi ce in Seattle Monday. He was wanted for sentencing on a Dyer Act vi- olation. Holmes was apprehend- ed Friday evening by Robert Shannon, John Day Police chief, and Tom Negus, county sheriff, after being identifi ed as the man who entered the home of Bob Smith of east John Day. Early Thursday morning, Smith contacted the John Day police that someone had entered their home. Connie Smith had been awakened and found a man lying on her bedroom fl oor. But he had left when the police arrived. Connie saw Homes on Main St. Friday and contacted the police. Holmes was charged with unlawful entry of a dwelling and in lieu of a bail was placed in the county jail. Police offi cials said Con- nie was not harmed or mo- lested and showed courage in making Holmes leave the house. Contributed photo Award-winning storyteller Christopher Leebrick brings his multicultural repertoire to the Grant County Library at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 23. Thursday afternoon, Floyd Farley, John Day pa- trolman, and Negus arrested William M. Campbell, an escapee of the Washington State Penitentiary, east of Prairie City. Campbell was alleged to have taken a Polaroid camera from the John Day Pharmacy and a television set from the Sunset Inn. Both items were returned to their owners. Campbell was charged with larceny and for driving under the infl uence of intox- icating liquor. He pleaded guilty on the latter charge, and in lieu of a $150 fi ne was placed in the county jail. He will be turned over to Wash- ington authorities. MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 27-JULY 1 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. • 9 a.m. to noon, Grace Chapel, Prairie City The theme is “Son Rock Kids Camp” for children in grades K-6. The church is at 154 E. Williams. Call 541-820-4437. Dayville plans memorial car show Blue Mountain Eagle DAYVILLE — Dayville will hold a classic car show during its Fourth of July fes- tivities, in memory of longtime Dayville resident, Jake Streeter. The event will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, July 2, in Dayville City Park. Streeter’s family, including his fi ve grandchildren, will vote on the “Favorite Classic Car,” with the winner receiv- ing a one-of-a-kind ribbon, a Dayville gift basket of good- ies and $500. Other prizes will also be available. Streeter, who was the com- munity’s fi re chief for 30 years and enjoyed classic cars, died unexpectedly in April. For more details or to reg- ister a vehicle for the show, call Dayville City Hall at 541- 987-2188 or email dville@ ortelco.net. FACEBOOKERS: Become an Eagle fan today! Go to: facebook.com/ MyEagleNews Campfi re safety regulations announced Blue Mountain Eagle Forest offi cials for the Malheur, Umatilla and Wal- lowa-Whitman National Forests announce seasonal safety reg- ulations for building campfi res when recreating on the three na- tional forests. As of June 1, visitors are re- quired to build their campfi re in a fi re pit surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings, in areas cleared of all fl ammable mate- rial within a three-foot radius from the edge of the pit and free of overhanging material. People must have a shovel and a gallon of water in their possession while building and tending campfi res. The requirements also apply to the use of charcoal briquettes. “The intent is to allow camp- fi re use while promoting safe campfi re building techniques that, in the long run, will protect lives, property and our natural landscapes,” said Brian Goff, Umatilla fi re management offi - cer. The seasonal regulation does not prohibit the use of campfi res, when conditions permit; it only designates proper conditions for safe campfi res. Seasonal campfi re regula- tions are in effect June 1 through October 31, unless more restric- tive measures are warranted. During times of high or extreme fi re danger, forests will imple- ment additional Public Use Re- strictions, also known as PURs, which will further restrict the use of campfi res, chainsaws, smok- ing, and travel. PURs will be implemented in phases, based on increased fi re danger, hot and dry weather conditions and concern for public safety. Join us in Prairie City for the 2016 Grant County 4th of July! Grand Marshals: Delmas & Mary Raymond Parade line-up on North Johnson Parade Judging starts 11:15 am Sweep stakes receives $100 cash award! BAR WB • The Roan Coffee Shop J.D. City Hall • P.C. City Hall 7-10am: Fabulous Flapjacks at the Teen Center 11am: American Legion Hamburgers at the VFW Hall Every other Monday in John Day at Blue Mountain Hospital 170 Ford Rd. • 541-575-1311 National Anthem sung by Linda Boyer Listen for the Whiskey Gulch Gang to start the parade! 1pm: Fay Burril Memorial Jackpot Horseshoe Tournament P.C. Basketball BBQ next to city hall 10am - 4pm: Green Thumb Garden Club Strawberry Shortcake Noon - 3pm Water Slides • Rock Climbing Wall 04065
