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Community Blue Mountain Eagle The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmeagle.com. For meetings this week, see our list in the classifi eds on Page B9. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 A3 WHAT’S WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 12-15 Local art exhibits HAPPENING • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., DeWitt Museum and Sumpter Valley Railway The exhibit will feature work from local artists. A $3 admis- sion fee includes entry to the museum. SATURDAY, OCT. 15 Farmers Market harvest festival • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Southwest Brent Street, John Day Celebrate the arrival of fall at the annual harvest festival with games, crafts, music, produce and baked goods, pumpkins galore and more. The cider press will be available all morning. For more information, call 831-596-0656, email johndayfarm- ersmarket@gmail.com or visit johndayfarmersmarket.com. ‘Hand Picked’ in concert American Legion Auxiliary meeting • Noon, Valley View Assisted Living, John Day The Ellis Tracy Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet to discuss plans for the Gift Window and Girls State din- ner. All members are encouraged to attend. Meet and greet with the rodeo royalty • 6:30-8:30 p.m., Corner Cup Coffee House Breast cancer risk factors and protective steps Breast cancer is the sec- ond leading cause of cancer deaths among women in Or- egon. However, more women are being diagnosed at earlier stages, which is leading to higher survival rates, according to the Oregon Health Authority. “Although breast cancer is, rightfully, a signif- icant concern, every woman should keep in mind that there are things in her control that can help reduce her odds of developing it,” Dr. Pawan Grover, M.D., a medical correspon- dent for CNN and other news organizations, said in a press release article. Grover said it’s important to understand how estrogen can increase the risk of breast cancer and how people may be consuming more estrogen than they think. “What many women may not be aware of is that, be- cause of the pesticides and hormones in our food, we are bombarded with estrogen,” Grover said. Diet, nutrition and exercise can be important in breast can- cer prevention. Excess sugar can lead to weight gain, which can increase the risk of breast cancer because fat cells make estrogen, Grover said. A number of studies have illustrated the connection be- tween drinking alcohol and breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute asserts the more a woman drinks the higher her chances of devel- oping breast cancer. Having more than three drinks a day makes women 1.5 times more likely to develop breast cancer compared to a woman who does not drink, the institute reports. Though it’s not confi rmed, some studies have shown soy may increase the risk of breast cancer because it can stimu- late the genes that cause can- cer to grow, Grover said. It’s unclear how much of an effect Are you part of a Eagle file photo soy may have, but Grover said it doesn’t hurt to be cautious. “I would recommend min- imizing it because there is still a question about the risk,” he said. Other risk factors for be- ing affected by cancer include older age, a personal or family history of breast cancer or breast disease, inherited gene changes, dense breasts, exposure of breast tissue to estrogen made in the body, tak- ing hormone therapy for symptoms of menopause, ra- diation therapy to the breast or chest and being of Cau- casian heritage, according to the National Cancer Institute. People can take steps to- ward protecting themselves from breast cancer by getting enough exercise, decreasing exposure of breast tissue to estrogen made by the body, taking estrogen-only hormone therapy after a hysterectomy, using selective estrogen recep- tor modulators or aromatase inhibitors and inactivators, risk-reducing mastectomy and ovarian ablation, according to the National Cancer Institute Roughly one in eight women, 12 percent, are like- ly to develop breast cancer over the course of their life- time. Approximately 40,450 women in the United States are expected to die in 2016 from breast cancer, though death rates have steadily de- creased from 1989, according to Breastcancer.org. Grover said the decline has been attributed to increased public awareness, early detec- tion and treatment advances. • 5:30 p.m., Prairie City Community Center Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend the fi rst of many preparation meetings to learn how to prepare for the incoming crowds. Call the city hall for more information, 541-820-3605. THURSDAY, OCT. 20 Chester’s Thriftway Holiday Showcase • 3-7 p.m. Shoppers are invited to try wine, beer and food samples from over 35 vendors, grape stomping, a “Cracking of the Parm” at 3:15 p.m., an oyster eating contest at 6 p.m., grocery bag give- aways and more. A bounty of fresh, local produce fills the Happy Hens booth at a previous Farmers Market harvest festival. The event this year is planned for Saturday, Oct. 15. Dayville Community Fall Festival • 6:30 p.m., Dayville Community Hall Everyone is welcome to attend the event, which benefi ts the Community Hall Renovation Fund. The winners of the scare- crow contest will be announced, and events include a cake walk, gift basket silent auction, a pumpkin-themed dessert con- test and a potluck. Bring a favorite main dish, side dish or sal- ad to share. For more information, contact Dayville City Hall, 541-987-2188. The Dirty Shame becomes The Ugly Truth John Day bar and grill re-branded under new owners By Rylan Boggs Blue Mountain Eagle The Dirty Shame has given way to The Ugly Truth. It’s a Dirty Shame Saloon closed its doors Sept. 30, and Ali Lenz, a former bartender at the Grubsteak, bought the bar when it went up for sale. She has since been getting licens- es in order and working to let customers in on The Ugly Truth Bar and Grill. Lenz plans on keeping the pool tables but will give the bar a face-lift by painting the walls and reorganizing the fl oor lay- out, as well as serving food like pizza, burgers, barbecue and hosting a salad bar. The Ugly Truth will also sell beer and wine to go. “Everything closes at 9 (p.m.), so might as well sell to people who want to buy alco- hol after the store closes,” Lenz said. A soft opening is planned for Friday, Oct. 14, and Lenz said she plans for the grand opening to be Saturday, Oct. 29. She said she will likely have a costume contest before Halloween. Lenz plans to run the bar while still working as an ac- countant at Blue Mountain Hospital. Her husband, Brian Hubbard, recently got his con- tracting license and will con- tinue working at Family Tree Service, making it a busy time for the family. Hubbard said they decided to change the name because the bar had failed so many The Eagle/Rylan Boggs From left to right: Ali Lenz, Brian Hubbard and Sheldon Lenz pose for a photo behind the bar of The Ugly Truth on Friday, Oct. 7. The Eagle/Rylan Boggs Pool balls at The Ugly Truth taken Friday Oct. 7. times as The Dirty Shame that it was time for a re-branding. He doesn’t expect the clientele to change much but thinks it’s time for a new interior. “It looks like hotel carpet from the ’70s,” Hubbard said, glancing at the fl oor. The family is entertaining the idea of decorating the inte- rior with a Ducks vs. Beavers theme, making sure the two teams are equally represented. Cowboy Chapel Hour KJDY, Sunday, 7 a.m. “Turn your radio on” The Eagle/Rylan Boggs Brian Hubbard holds up a banner for The Ugly Truth Friday, Oct. 7. THANK YOU The family of Fern Decker would like to thank the Blue Mountain Hospital staff, Home Health and the ambulance team for the wonderful care they gave Fern. Sincerely, the family of Fern Decker Sissy Dawson Agent Dawson Farmers Insurance Agency 342 W Main St. John Day, OR 97845 541-575-3518 sdawson@farmersagent.com OR Producer LIC #17936489 Thank You 04626 By Rylan Boggs WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 Solar eclipse preparation meeting • 11 a.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, John Day The bluegrass music group from Walla Walla will perform at the church, and a fellowship meal will follow. All are welcome to attend. Blue Mountain Eagle The community is invited to meet Grant County Fair and Ro- deo royalty Queen Jessica Carter of Seneca and Princess Trinity Hutchison of John Day, as well as Li’l Miss NPRA Rowdy Isra- el of Dayville. The girls will hold a 50/50 raffl e to benefi t travel and wardrobe expenses for the queen and princess. For more information, call royalty adviser Nicole Israel at 541-620-2624. R ENTERS • M OBILE H OMES • P ETS • R ECREATIONAL V EHICLES N ONPROFIT in Grant County? We need your help! The Blue Mountain Eagle is working to create a master list of nonprofits in Grant County. We are looking for the NAME of the nonprofit, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL, ADDRESS and WEB SITE if available to be added to or updated on the list for this year’s Grant County Giving Back section, coming out in October. Either call the information into the Eagle office at 541-575-0710 or email office@bmeagle.com. Blue Mountain 195 N Canyon Blvd. EAGLE John Day 541-575-0710 Cover -GCG iving2 015 - Pa ge 1 - Comp osite The King-Baker family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support shown by the John Day Valley Community during the sudden loss of our Justin Baker. Our family has only been here a short time but we couldn’t feel more a part of the community. Although it is impossible to name each caring person, we would like to thank all those involved in the search and rescue process, the Prospector football team and coaches and teachers and students at Grant Union, Pastor Levi and Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, and all those who brought food, flowers and showed love and kindness to us. We cannot thank Sheriff Glenn Palmer enough for his acts of kindness and concern and the countless hours he spent at our side. Having an experienced, capable, honest, yet compassionate law officer with us was immeasurable. Sheriff Palmer provided such a calm presence in our time of need. As we heal, we expect to spend more time becoming part of this great community. Thank you again to each and every one of you. May God bless you all. The Family of Justin Baker 04670
