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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 6, 2016 A3 Dog trainers provide lesson in ‘obility’ Blue Mountain Eagle About a dozen people and their dogs got a lesson in “obili- ty” — obedience and agility — June 25 and 26 in Canyon City. Prairie City resident Kathy Moss hosted a clinic at Canyon City Park with Bend trainers Flora Steffan, Herd U Needed a Home dog rescue, and agility trainer Carole Mann. “They made a great team as they shared their experience of the unspoken communication of the canine language from Flo- ra’s perspective and the attempt of ‘try and achievement’ from Carole’s experience,” Moss said. “Each participant brought their questions, concerns and issues of dog handling and communication to the forefront to be discussed and faced — from trust issues, hyperactivity, to boredom to critiquing iner points of agility and obedience.” Moss said the trainers were full of information from the hundreds of dogs they have worked with. She said the at- tendees learned to work with the dogs in a positive environment with games and simple chal- lenges for the dogs to accom- plish to receive awards. “In doing so, the dog engag- es with the owner and becomes more attentive in the partnership The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Taylor Edgar, right, owner of Perfectly Polished Day Spa in John Day works on a manicure with beach- style nails, including a hand-painted anchor and starfish, for her customer Heather Rookstool. Local day spa offers ‘Pampered Paradise’ Taylor Edgar opens new business Contributed photo/Kathy Moss Flora Steffan, from Herd U Needed A Home dog rescue, and agility dog trainer Carole Mann, both of Bend, taught an “obility” — obedience and agility — class June 25 and 26 in Canyon City. between dogs and people, and the person is more receptive to the dog’s attempt of communi- cation and accomplishments,” she said. Moss said the trainers brought their agility equipment, and the dogs worked on tunnels and ramps. She said they also worked on recall and targeting. This clinic illed up fast, she said, and future clinics will like- ly be limited to ive dogs. Moss said anyone interested in a fu- ture clinic or more information about dog training can contact her, 541-620-0746, akmoss12@ gmail.com. By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle In need of a day of pam- pering? Taylor Edgar has opened Perfectly Polished Day Spa, 140 E. Main St., in downtown John Day. She offers customized ser- vices for nails and skin, with everything from express man- icures, pedicures and facials for a quicker visit to in-depth services such as “Pampered Paradise” and other packages. Pampered Paradise includes a deluxe facial with décolleté massage of the neckline, a de- luxe manicure and pedicure, which includes foot bath, mas- sage, scrub, callus removal and polish. Other services include nail art and French tips. Her gel polish lasts two weeks without chipping and dries right after application. “There’s something about coming in and getting a service done,” Edgar said. “It makes you feel refreshed.” She attended Grant Union Contributed photo/Kathy Moss Agility dog trainer Carole Mann, left, works with Dustin Dexter, Baker City, and his dog, Chloe, at a training June 25 and 26 in Canyon City. Housing assistance available for Grant Co. vets Veterans can sign up for program locally By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Eagle file photo Large American flags, courtesy of American Legion No. 106 of Prairie City, flutter against a clear blue sky at Prairie City Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. of becoming homeless. Homelessness or at immi- nent risk of becoming home- less is deined as one of the following: • At risk of losing perma- nent housing. • Residing in a “double up” situation. • Currently living in a shel- ter or other transitional housing program serving the homeless. • Fleeing or attempting to lee domestic violence. 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 debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com A terrier named Max regularly invites his friends to hang out at his place while his owner is gone. FRI-THURS (12:45) (4:20) 7:20 9:35 to the Long Creek Fire Department and all persons involved in putting out the grass fire at the May Mack place. I am so thankful that no one and no animals were harmed. MIKE & DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES R Happy 94th birthday to me! Thank you to my friends in John Day, and all who gave me a party, Brenda and staff at the Snaffle Bit, my nieces from Canby who came to visit and brought me presents and cake, and everyone who called or sent cards. T hank Y ou THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS PG Comedy. Two brothers place an online ad to find dates for a wedding and the ad goes viral. FRI-THURS (12:45) (4:10) 7:10 9:40 THE LEGEND OF TARZAN PG-13 Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. FRI-THURS (12:45) (4:00) 7:00 9:30 $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth Sincerely, Susan Carter 04126 Veterans at risk of or ex- periencing homelessness can now apply for supportive as- sistance locally. There are $45,500 in funds available through the Support- ive Services for Veteran Fami- lies Program. “It’s a great program,” said Veanne Weddle, who is assist- ing veterans who’d like to ap- ply for the funding. “There’s a lot of money there, if we can ind people who qualify to spend it on.” Services for those who qualify include: rental assis- tance, utility-fee payment as- sistance, deposits (security or utility), moving costs, trans- portation (public transporta- tion or car repairs), general housing stability assistance and emergency housing assis- tance. Eligibility requirements in- clude: • Head of household, or spouse of head of household, must be a veteran. • Household annual income cannot exceed 50 percent of the Baker and Grant county median income. For Grant County, that amount is $18,200 for one person, $20,800 for two or $23,400 for three. • Household must be homeless or at imminent risk Though the funds are avail- able for veterans of all ages, Weddle is handling the grant through her position as the Grant County senior programs director. She also handles other hous- ing programs through Commu- nity Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc. “I have all the other hous- ing programs. If they’re not a veteran, they can call me about the other housing programs,” she said. “It’s great that there’s inally something for our vets at a local level. It’s determined at a much lower eligibility.” For more information, including documentation re- quired, contact Weddle at 541- 575-2949. High School in John Day, earn- ing her GED a year early. When she graduated from Phagan’s in Bend, she passed the state boards in Salem and began working at Bend Day Spa at the Old Mill District the next day. After working there for about one year, she made the return to her home town, open- ing her own business on May 2. “I love John Day and de- cided to move back and go out on my own,” she said. “I like the lifestyle, and everyone’s friendly. I like seeing all the fa- miliar faces.” Edgar said, while growing up, she was happy to give her friends manicures. “I thought it would be fun to have a career that you actu- ally enjoy,” she said. “I like that it’s a different thing every day. Everyone has different styles, and I like helping them express their personality and style.” The day spa is open from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Sundays are by appointment only. Gift certiicates are avail- able to purchase in any amount. For more information or an appointment, call Edgar at 541- 620-4966. Sincerely, Lela Sloan Chip Seal on U.S. Hwy. 26 Beginning July 11 the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be chip sealing two sections of the John Day Highway (US 26) in Malheur, Baker and Grant counties between mile post 260.8 near Jamieson and mile post 190.93 near Austin Junction. The work is expected to take about three weeks to complete. Project schedule and specific mile post locations are as follows: July 11 – 22: Chip Seal between mile post 260.8 (near Jamieson) and mile post 220 (about 8 miles east of Unity). This section will take about two weeks. July 25 – 27: Chip Seal between mile post 190.93 (near Austin Junction) and mile post 199.5 (near Grant/Baker County line). This section is expected to take about 3 days. TRAVEL IMPACTS: Expect up to 20-minute delays, reduced speeds, loose rock on the roadway, flaggers, and pilot cars directing single lane traffic through the work zones. Minor delays may occur during nighttime/early morning hours for road sweeping. Please slow down and watch for construction activities in the area and plan extra travel time during this highway preservation project. REQUEST TO RANCHERS: To prevent chip rock adhesion problems due to animal waste on the roadway, ODOT is asking ranchers to keep all cattle and other livestock out of the work zones between July 4 and end of July . Animals can be driven on appropriate open range highway sections after the chip seal has been applied. More information: Tom Strandberg, ODOT Public Information Officer, 541-963-1330, email thomas.m.strandberg@odot.state.or.us Your local ODOT maintenance staff appreciates your support for this project that will help preserve and extend the useful life of the highway surface. THANK YOU! G r a n t C o u n t y 9 - 10 - 11 All-Star b a seball tea m WOULD LIKE TO THANK FOR FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS : Gold Sponsor: $1,000 Loop Ranch, LLC Silver Sponsors: $250 Top LOC Nature’s Calling Doug’s Motor Vehicle Repair, Inc. Benge Milling, LLC Bronze Sponsors: Under $100 Les Schwab Old West Federal Credit Union 1st Choice Auto Body Grubsteak Mining Co. Restaurant & Lounge Squeeze In Restaurant Outpost Pizza, Pub & Grill Gardner Enterprises King’s Variety Store Chester’s Thriftway T HANK Y OU !