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A8 News 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. THURSDAY, NOV. 3 Cooking class series by Iva Gill • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHa- ley Ave. Focusing on cookies, this is the fi nal in a series of three cooking classes held as a fundraiser for the Prairie City Senior Center. There is a $25 sign up fee. To reserve a place, call Fran- ces Preston at 541-820-4463. SUNDAY, NOV. 6 Ring Praise concert • 6:30 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon. The public is invited to attend a handbell and piano concert, sponsored by the Presbytery of Eastern Oregon. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, NOV. 9-11 United Methodist Church Christmas sale • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday • 9 a.m. to noon Friday • 126 NW Canton St., John Day Members of United Methodist Church’s “Ye Old Thrift Shop” will hold their annual Christmas sale in the church’s fel- lowship hall. Items such as Christmas decor, ornaments, kitchen items, holiday tins, clothing and much more will be for sale. THURSDAY, NOV. 10 Red Cross Disaster Action Team meeting • 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day A potluck begins at 6 p.m., followed by a meeting. County FSA Continued from Page A1 vice Agency has succeeded for farmers in Grant County, who deserve access to the kinds of assistance they need to keep their crops, livestock and businesses healthy.” Program Technician Tra- cy Griffi th will lead the of- fi ce, which focuses on local needs. “Food, feed or fi ber is what our agency deals with,” Luschen said. The agency helps com- munities with a variety of programs, including disaster recovery such as replanting trees and helping reconstruct livestock fences destroyed in the Canyon Creek Com- plex fi re last year. “It’s going to be awhile before they have enough trees, so we’re going to be working on that program for the next few years,” Lus- chen said. Through its Conserva- tion Reserve Enhancement Program, the agency works with landowners who have streams and rivers going through their property to help enhance the riparian ar- eas by installing fencing and replanting native vegetation, Luschen said. The offi ce will also as- sist farmers growing crops private insurance companies typically do not insure, pro- viding fi nancial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters, according to the ag department. WHAT’S HAPPENING Emergency Management Coordinator Ted Williams will speak about the 2017 solar eclipse and answer questions. For more information, contact DAT captain Joan Bowling at 541-575- 1248. SATURDAY, NOV. 12 Mt. Vernon Grange Christmas bazaar • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mt. Vernon Grange Holiday shoppers are invited to attend the annual Christ- mas bazaar. There will be 23 booths, with new and returning vendors. The grange will serve hunter’s stew and rolls for $5. Desserts and drinks will also be available. For more informa- tion, call Jean Sagert at 541-575-1007 or Mary Ellen Brooks at 541-932-4540. MONDAY, NOV. 14 Red Cross blood drive • 12:30-6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Grant County Genealogical Society 04750 A MAN WAKES UP in the morning after sleeping on... an advertised bed, in advertised pajamas. He will bathe in an ADVERTISED TUB, shave with an ADVERTISED RAZOR, have a breakfast of ADVERTISED JUICE, cereal and toast, toasted in an ADVERTISED TOASTER, put on ADVERTISED CLOTHES and glance at his ADVERTISED WATCH. He’ll ride to work in his ADVERTISED CAR, sit at an ADVERTISED DESK and write with an ADVERTISED PEN. Yet this person hesitates to advertise, saying that advertising doesn’t pay. Finally, when his non-advertised business is going under, HE’LL ADVERTISE IT FOR SALE. Then it’s too late. AND THEY SAY ADVERTISING DOESN’T WORK? DON’T MAKE THIS SAME MISTAKE Advertising is an investment, not an expense. Think about it! Blue Mountain Eagle Snow-removal contract awarded By Rylan Boggs Blue Mountain Eagle As the current contract ends, Grant County will re- quest proposals to coordinate Firewise, an organization that helps communities and prop- erty owners reduce fi re danger funded by the county’s Secure Rural Schools payments. County Economic De- velopment Coordinator and Firewise liaison Sally Bart- lett requested approval from the Grant County Court Oct. 26 to request proposals for the Firewise and Communi- Continued from Page A1 it does not reach areas with- out ample blood fl ow, such as the skeleton. Daniel has had fi ve verte- brae fused in his spine. He has had three hip reconstructions. He has plates in his knees and ankles. He’s had surgeries on his wrists and hands. He suf- fers hearing and vision impair- ment. Yet, as he aimed his rifl e at the bull, he was just another boy accomplishing a dream of hunting elk with his father. “He’s always enjoyed hunt- ing and fi shing and outdoors stuff. It’s less restrictive for him,” his father, Mike, said. “We can do this, and it’s some- thing we can do together.” Daniel said hunting is “lots of fun.” He said he’s shot a turkey and a few deer back in Michigan, but this was his fi rst chance to bag an elk. The hunt was made possible by the Outdoor Dream Founda- The Eagle/Rylan Boggs Commissioner Boyd Britton at a Grant County Court meeting Wednesday, Oct. 26. ty Wildfi re Protection Plan coordinator position. Bartlett said she expected the current coordinator, Irene Jerome, to tion, a nonprofi t organization that helps children diagnosed with life-threatening illness- es experience their hunting or fi shing dreams. From there, a variety of other organizations and people volunteered to help make it happen. Daniel’s hunt was spon- sored by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Gale Wall and Tim Unterwegner from the local chapter got on board as the camp cooks. Wall said Gor- don Conroy of Broken Horn Outfi tters also sponsored and helped. Several guides — Sam McDaniel of John Day, Mark Crawford of Mt. Vernon and Mike Robertson of Sandy — stepped up as well. Wall said, when landowners were asked, all were happy to help, includ- ing Ken Brooks, Mike Kilpat- rick, Jerry Updegrave, Allan Mullin and Amy Kreger. “It’s a really neat organi- zation that takes these kids on these hunts fulfi lling these dreams that they’ve had,” Wall said. “It was my pleasure to help. It’s pretty amazing the A TTENTION G RANT C OUNTY V ETERANS : Did you know there may be VA benefits available for you as a result of your spouses’ military service? See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Call 541-575-1631 for an appointment MyEagleNews.com Don’t get left behind, call today! Kim Kell 541-575-0710 Eagle file photo Norma Rynearson of Prairie City shows Maudean Brown of Mt. Vernon a hand towel she crocheted at a previous Mt. Vernon Grange Christmas bazaar. The event is set for Nov. 12 this year. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Red Cross blood drive • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood. org. County solicits proposals for Firewise coordinator HUNT Thank you to those who helped make our October 2016 yard sale a success. We appreciate everyone who donated, purchased, helped set-up, helped cleanup, loaned tables and displays, priced items, and staffed the sale. The funds raised help keep the Grant County Genealogical Society Library and Research Center open for Genealogical Research. Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Open: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10am-4pm by appointment. St. Thomas Episcopal Church R obbins Farm Equipment 3850 10th St. Baker City 10218 Wallowa Lake Hwy. La Grande 1160 S Egan Burns 86812 Christmas Valley Hwy. Christmas Valley 541-523-6377 541-963-6577 541-573-6377 541-523-6377 will celebrate its 140th anniversary in Canyon City on Nov. 6 at 10:00am with the new bishop. Potluck to follow, all members and friends are invited. 139 S. Washington, Canyon City 04754 submit another bid for the po- sition. Bartlett requested the coor- dinator hold the position a min- imum of three years. She said this was the minimum amount of time it would take someone to be able to learn and effective- ly work the position. Bartlett said Firewise would also be willing to cover the costs of setting up an offi ce space for a new coordinating employee if the county was able to provide the space to house them. She also asked for the court’s approval to move for- ward on grant applications that would help with water storage reservoirs. The court approved all of foundation’s offering this op- portunity for these kids. It’s pret- ty special.” Mike said everyone involved made the experience even more enjoyable. Daniel had to pull double duty as not only the hunt- er but also the technology advis- er, helping some of the older guys use their computers, but he said he enjoyed the experience. “These guys have been amazing to him,” Mike said. “It’s overwhelming. They’ve been very accommodating. If we needed it, they made it hap- pen.” Even before they saw the elk, the Boschs said experiencing the Eastern Oregon countryside was a treat in itself. Daniel said “just the different surroundings, the hills” were amazing. But the scenery was sec- ondary as Daniel aimed at the fi ve-by-four bull and prepared to pull the trigger. When the shot rang out and appeared to be true, the hunt- ing party believed Daniel had killed his fi rst bull. When they went to track the animal, how- ever, the group was unable to fi nd him. They searched for hours and continued searching the next day to no avail. Daniel continued hunting the rest of the week and saw more elk but never got another shot — until some of the volunteers brought out a variety of different guns for him to shoot for fun. Daniel wanted to thank ev- eryone who helped make his dream hunt a reality. Although he didn’t bag an elk, he said he’d never forget the experience. Bartlett’s requests. In other county court news, Roadmaster Alan Hickerson presented the court with his intent to award a snow-remov- al contract for Grant County Road 24, Baker County Road 520 and the Granite area for this winter. The court approved Columbia Helicopters’ bid of $104,000 for the contract. Hickerson also request- ed funds to purchase a new toolbox and fuel tank for the department’s new 2016 F-450 fl atbed truck, which the court approved. The court also approved a request from the Grant Coun- ty Human Resources Manager Laurie Wright for new person- nel fi le folders. PALMER Continued from Page A1 committee was registered as of Monday in the Grant County sheriff race: Todd McKinley for Sheriff. That committee, created June 21, has reported $10,101.35 in contributions, includ- ing $500 from Kelly, and $7,483.98 in expenditures as of Monday. Kelly fi led a similar complaint against the Com- mittee to Recall Boyd Brit- ton Aug. 5. Secretary of State Com- munications Director Molly Woon said in an email both complaints are still being in- vestigated. Palmer was the treasur- er of the Re-Elect Glenn E. Palmer for Grant County Sheriff committee, which was created in 2008, but the committee was discontinued in 2012, according to ORE- STAR. The Glenn E. Palmer Legal Expense Trust Fund has been reporting contribu- tions and expenditures as re- quired. The fund, approved by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission April 12, was created after the state Department of Justice opened an investigation into allegations against Palmer, which is ongoing. Trustee Jodie L. Fleck submitted an amended quar- terly statement Aug. 15 for the second quarter, from April through June, correct- ing two errors. Fleck said in the statement a $100 dona- tion from a fi ctional char- acter, John Galt, should not have been included in the original statement as it con- stituted an anonymous dona- tion. The original statement also inadvertently failed to aggregate donations from Bradley Miller, she said. The amended second-quar- ter statement shows a total of $20,450.15 in donations, including the Galt donation, and $5,268.93 in expenses. Submitted by Fleck Oct. 11, the third-quarter state- ment, from July through September, shows $1,569 in donations and $390.59 in expenses, including the $100 Galt donation that was donated by the trust to Grant County CASA, which can accept anonymous dona- tions.
