Community
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
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COMMUNITIES SHOW
PATRIOTIC SPIRIT
Blue Mountain Eagle
Grant County residents
and visitors celebrated a
grand Fourth of July week-
end with parades in Prairie
City, Monument and Day-
ville. Long Creek also held
its annual July 4 Founders
Day picnic. Dayville held
a parade and car show on
Saturday, July 2, along
with contests. Monument
and Prairie City held their
festivities on July 4, with
crowds flocking to their
fireworks displays that eve-
ning.
Here are the results from
the parades and contests:
Long Creek
remembers founders
By Angel Carpenter
Blue Mountain Eagle
Contributed photo/Jeanne Strange
Taylor Hamilton rides patriotic Peppy the pony in Monument’s Fourth of July
Jubilee Parade.
Corn Hull
Leann Ingle and Matt Twehues
Watermelon contest
Alexis Hull and Doug Sweek
Marshmallow-eating contest
Aubrey Bowlus
Baking contest
Mia Yukawa
Chili Cookoff
Keagan Forrester
Prairie City Fourth of July results
Parade
Classic cars
1st, Ron Phillips, Model T
2nd, Trever Hamsher, Charger
Floats
1st, Quilts and Beyond, Sweepstakes
winner
2nd, Chester’s Thriftway
Walking Individuals
1st, Blue Mountain Care Center
Walking Groups
1st, Hope for Paws
Horse drawn vehicles
1st, Delmas and Mary Raymond,
Grand Marshals
Mounted Individuals
1st, Jaden Winager
2nd, Ramy Jisha
3rd, Kaitlyn Dehart
Mounted Group
1st, Char Towsend
2nd, Sarah Clark
3rd, Cow Cattle Comp.
Decorated Vehicle
1st, American Legion
2nd, FFA
ATVs, Dirt Bikes
1st, Tanni Wenger Photography
2nd, Riverside Ranch
3rd, Old West Federal Credit Union
Derby Cars
1st, Steven Patterson
2nd, Tyler Nodine
Emergency vehicles
1st, Prairie City Volunteer Fire
Department
2nd, Malheur National Forest
3rd, Oregon Department of Forestry
Long Creek residents re-
membered the good old days
at the seventh annual Found-
ers Day celebration.
This year’s picnic at the
city park had about 50 people
attending.
Hamburgers and hot dogs
were served up by Pastor Ed
Studtmann and others brought
potluck salads and desserts.
Organizers include Reiba
Carter Smith, Gay Pruit, city
recorder Marcie Watson and
Mayor Don Porter and his
wife, Denise.
The Fourth of July gath-
ering, held at noon, usually
includes a presentation on
one of Long Creek’s found-
ing families. However, this
year had more casual con-
versation about the people
and the town, which was in-
The Eagle/Angel Carpenter
Dayville 4-H Club members joke together as they
ride in the Dayville Fourth of July Parade, including,
from left, Riley Walker, Ethan Walker, Ethan
Thompson, Gabe Walker (back) and Bud Farmer.
Contributed photo/Gay Pruit
Michael Martin, left,
sits with his parents
Ray and Paula at the
Founders Day event.
corporated in 1891.
“There is such a wonder-
ful history,” said Pruit. “I love
the stories. This is a time for
the community to gather and
remember our founding fa-
thers. We want the next gen-
eration to remember why
we’re here.”
Your Rural Fa mily Health Clinic
Contributed photo/Tanni Wenger Photography Studio
Ethan Camarena throws candy to the crowd at
Monday’s Prairie City Fourth of July Parade.
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
V ETERANS :
Karen Triplett, FNP
Did you know a service-connected
disabled veteran is entitled to
FREE use of Oregon State Parks?
See your Grant County Veteran Services
Officer today for more information,
located at Grant County Courthouse.
Open Mon, Wed, & Fri, 10 am - 4 pm,
by appointment. Call 541-575-1631
HEALTH
Department
A TTENTION G RANT
C OUNTY
Grant County
528 E. Main, St. E,
John Day
Services Provided:
Dayville Fourth of July Celebration
Parade
Grand Marshals: Skip and Cindy
Inscore
Best of Parade: The American Wild
West Circus (Nicole and Rowdy Israel
and Tanner)
Horse Division:
1st, Nicole and Rowdy Israel and
Tanner
Kids & Non-Motorized Division:
1st, Miles Ashley, with his mom Michael
2nd, Grayson Schmadeka, with his
mom Tiffnie
3rd, Kymber and Aubrey Lutz, with their
grandma Kelly Cooper
Motorized Division:
1st, Jim Clark, Mt. Vernon
2nd, 2nd place, Dayville 4-H Club
3rd, Brent Drury, 1931 Chevy
Family Division:
1st, The Moore Family (Alcie Moore,
Jonah Wilson, Delilah Jaramillo, Allison
McMullin)
Business Division:
1st, The Dayville Mercantile
Contests
Duck Race
1st, Sue Cannon
2nd, Jessie Swagger
Horseshoe Tournament
1st, Jeff Larson and Nathaniel Ashley
2nd, Larry Powell and Casey Fretwell
Scavenger Hunt
1st, Walker and Daryl Ann Powell
2nd, Alcie Moore and Delilah Jaramillo
3rd, Peter and Katrine Bogardus
Favorite Pie Contest
Jody Winkelman
Jake Streeter Memorial Car Show
Event
Favorite Car Award: Brent Drury, Hines
Oregon
The Tanner Award: Lee Schrier, Day-
ville Oregon
The Zach Award: Dennis Frey, Dayville
Oregon
The Nate Award: Jim and Colleen
Clark, Mt. Vernon Oregon
The Kiah Award: Ronda and Carl
Metler, John Day Oregon
The Piper Award: Jim and Colleen
Clark, Mt. Vernon Oregon
Monument Fourth of July Jubilee
Parade
Adult division winner: Christy Howell
Classic car: Rose Howe
Contests
Horseshoes
Rex and Jake Anderson
Contributed photo/Gay Pruit
Dozens of Long Creek residents turned out for the
seventh annual Founders Day Celebration. The
Fourth of July potluck was held at the town’s city
park.
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Management
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BLUE MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
FUNDRAISER SCRAMBLE 2016
JOIN IN THE FUN & SUPPORT QUALITY HEALTHCARE CLOSE TO HOME
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28th
JOHN DAY GOLF CLUB
18 HOLE SCRAMBLE
9:00 AM TEE OFF
Check-In and Coffee and Pastry starting at 8:00 am
REMEMBER –
REFRESHMENTS ON THE COURSE WITH JACK & TERESA
AWARDS TO FOLLOW PLAY
GOLF CART NOT INCLUDED
BBQ RIBS, SALADS AND DESSERTS FOLLOWING AWARDS
$75 ENTRY FEE INCLUDES TOURNAMENT AND BBQ
DON’T GOLF? – JOIN US FOR JUST THE BBQ
SOCIAL HOUR BEGINS AT ABOUT 3:00 PM - $25 PER PERSON FOR BBQ ONLY
EVERYONE WELCOME – HANDICAP SUGGESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PLAY – GOLF COURSE GREENS FEE OF $10 IS INCLUDED IN ENTRY
AWARDS AND DOOR PRIZES BEFORE BBQ
100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT/PROGRAMS
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SIGN UP ASAP or BY AUGUST 25 LATEST
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TOTAL_________
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Baker City
2830 10th St.
541-524-0122
Every other Monday
in John Day at
Blue Mountain
Hospital
170 Ford Rd.
541-575-1311
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WATERHOLE MULLIGANS MAY BE PURCHASED ON #4 & #13
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170 FORD ROAD * JOHN DAY, OR 97845
Questions: Contact Judy Krutsinger, Foundation Director 541-620-1010