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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
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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
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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
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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
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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
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