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Blue Mountain Eagle
Delicious contest
yields cash prizes
By Angel Carpenter
Blue Mountain Eagle
Some of the pies were
still warm from the oven for
the Aug. 10 Grant County
Pie Bakers Contest.
Judges had the sweet job
of tasting each of the entries
and grading them on a vari-
ety of factors. The “taste tes-
ters” included Melody Field,
Virginia Kendall, Chris Yri-
arte, Jim Carpenter and Gary
Delaney. Rick Thompson
helped plate up the bite-size
servings for the judges.
Morganne Wyllie of John
Day placed second in the
youth division with her dou-
ble-crust blueberry pie.
“It’s fun baking with my
grandma Susan Wyllie,” she
said. “She usually shows me
step by step.”
Susan Wyllie won second
place in the adult division
for her double-crust blueber-
ry-apple pie.
The pies were later auc-
tioned off, the proceeds ben-
Seventh Day Adventist
Church has announced the
winners of its Grant County
Fair booth drawing.
Sherry Joslin won the red
bag. Judy Nelson won the
black bag. Lucie Immas won
WHAT’S
HAPPENING
efi ting improvements at the
fairgrounds.
Pie baking contest chair-
man Marsha Delaney said
more bakers should consider
joining the contest next year.
“We’d love to have more
participation,” she said. “It’s
more fun if there’s more
competition. We appreciate
the judges and Rick Thomp-
son for helping out.”
Red Cross blood drive
Pie baker
results:
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day
For more information, visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-RED-CROSS.
Adult — double crust
Cindy Wilburn, fi rst and
best of show, $50, apple
Susan Wyllie, second, $25,
blueberry-apple
Adult — single crust
Tiffnie Schmadeka, fi rst,
$50, pecan
Youth — double crust
Kathlyne Page, fi rst and
best of show, $25, mince-
meat
Morganne Wyllie, second,
$15, blueberry
Church fair booth
drawing winners
are announced
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
the twin quilt. Marie Smith
won the baby quilt. Jean
Sagert won the twin jean
quilt. Faith Hundley won the
tea towels.
Two others who did not
provide last names won a
braided rug and a double
quilt.
The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call
the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmeagle.com. For re-
curring meetings, see our list in the classifi eds on Page A15.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24
Grant County Mad Hatter’s meeting
• 5 p.m., Austin House Cafe
RSVP to Barb Pollak, 541-575-0396, or Margie Conlee, 541-
575-2701.
THURSDAY, AUG. 25
National Park Service’s 100th anniversary
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
A full day of events is planned in the Sheep Rock Unit, home to
the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center: from 10 a.m. to noon, a
practice fossil lab at the center; at noon, cake at the center; from 1-4
p.m., limited seats for painting at the Cant Ranch, email joda_in-
terpretation@nps.gov; at 2 p.m., discussion of fossils in John Day
region at the center; and at 3 p.m., discussion about mapping the
Clarno Unit geology at the center. For more information, call the
paleontology center, 541-987-2333.
SATURDAY, AUG. 27
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. The markets continue every Saturday through mid-October.
Call 831-596-0656, email johndayfarmersmarket@gmail.com or
visit johndayfarmersmarket.com.
SUNDAY, AUG. 28
Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation benefi t
scramble
• John Day Golf Course
For more information, call 541-575-0170.
The Eagle/Angel Carpenter
Jewelry designer Janine Goodwin, right, speaks with a
customer during the Aug. 13 John Day Farmers Market.
TUESDAY, AUG. 30
Fall dance class registration — Level I and II
• 6-8 p.m., Body Fitness Dance, John Day
Registration for Level I (ages 4-5) and II (grades 1 and 2) dance
classes at Body Fitness Dance is $35 a month, with a $45 fee for
costume and shoes due at registration. For more information, call
541-575- 5720.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31
Fall dance class registration — Level III and
gemstones
• 6-8 p.m., Body Fitness Dance, John Day
Registration for the Level III (grades 4 and 5) and Gemstones
(a performance group) dance class at Body Fitness Dance is $55 a
month. For more information, call 541-575- 5720.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 2
Youth volleyball registration
• John Day-Canyon City Parks and Recreation offi ce, 845 1/2
Bridge St.
Registration forms due. Volleyball for children in grades 3-6
costs $40 for in district and $45 for out of district. The fi rst prac-
tices, held at the Humbolt Elementary gym in Canyon City, will
be 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, for grades 3 and 4, and 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 7, for grades 5 and 6. For more information, call
the Parks and Rec offi ce at 541-575-0110.
Youth soccer registration
• John Day-Canyon City Parks and Recreation offi ce, 845 1/2
Bridge St.
Registration forms due. Soccer for children ages 5-10 costs $30
for in district and $40 for out of district. Practice begins at 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 6 and 7, at Seventh Street. Leagues
will be formed for ages 5-6 and 7-10. For more information, call
the Parks and Rec offi ce at 541-575-0110.
Church Services In Grant County
Cornerstone
Christian
Fellowship
139 N.E. D AYTON S TREET , J OHN D AY
541-575-2180
Sunday Worship Service
10 am
Pastor Levi Manitsas
cornerstonejohnday@gmail.com
CHURCH OF THE
NAZARENE
Sunday School..............................9:30 am
Sunday Worship Service .............. 10:45 am
Sunday Evening Service................6:00 pm
Children & Teen Activities
SMALL GROUPS CALL FOR MORE INFO
Weekdays: Sonshine Christian School
521 E. Main • John Day • 541-575-1895
wwww.johndaynazarene.com