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A18 News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Parks program offers hands-on outdoor education This summer, high school students from northeastern Oregon have the opportu- nity to participate in a free weeklong, hands-on outdoor education program at Cot- tonwood Canyon State Park. Cottonwood Crossing Summer Institute — June 18- 23 — is presented through a partnership between Oregon State Parks Foundation, the Oregon Parks and Recre- ation Department, Eastern Oregon University, Eastern Oregon GO-STEM and the Department of Environmen- tal Quality, according to an Oregon Parks and Rec press release. The program supports 20-25 students and their teachers from high schools in Grant, Gilliam, Sher- man, Wheeler, Morrow, Wasco, Jefferson, Umatilla and Crook counties. There is no cost to the teachers or students for attendance, and they are eligible for con- tinuing education or college credit from EOU for their participation. “Oregon State Parks Foundation is pleased to be able to offer this program for a third year,” said foun- dation Executive Director Seth Miller. “Students will experience a wide range of alternative careers, and many return to their com- munities to build connection and interest in rural sustain- ability and natural resource stewardship.” Educational curriculum for the week includes wa- tershed management, resto- ration of riparian zones, pho- tography, writing, astronomy and the nocturnal lives of an- imals. Faculty include a pro- fessional hydrologist, bota- nist, a specialist in watershed management and other natu- ral resource experts. EOU faculty will attend as shadows to learn about teaching methodologies in an outdoor environment. High school teachers will also attend with their students and will have separate seminars about outdoor education. More information is post- ed on the “News & Updates” tab at oregonstateparksfoun- dation.org. To learn more or register to attend, contact Tim.Pfau@oregonstate- parksfoundation.org. INVEST stop in John Day or not.” Etc. owner Sherry Rininger’s husband, Dale Rininger, said their space in the building was out of date and had a variety of elec- trical problems. Rininger said they were just trying to stay afloat and supported the city’s investment in the building. The building is over 100 years old and is in bad shape. Green gave a presentation to the city council March 13 that illustrated the condition of the structure. Water damage, as- bestos insulation and outdated appliances are all issues. Continued from Page A1 problems, including a floor that is coming up, water stains on the ceiling and a bathroom that is a “disas- ter,” Brown said. She said having a more appealing storefront would have a pos- itive impact for the commu- nity. “You notice this building so much because it’s right at the stoplight,” Brown said. “When you come to the stoplight, that’s when you decide if you’re going to Grant Union senior James Mabe explains his science fair project to judge Amy Stiner last Thursday at the Grant Union Junior-Senior High School library. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter FAIR Continued from Page A1 “I found there’s more fish in the burned stream reach than in unburned stream reach,” she said. “We used an electro- shocker to collect the data on the fish. It was a lot of fun.” McKrola searched out “Can Nanosilver in Consumer Products Affect Pond Life?” “There is nanosilver in A proposed design would result in four 1,200-square foot commercial spaces with improved storage, restrooms and energy efficiency as well as a mountain chic look. The second floor would be converted into condos with improved lighting, energy efficiency and affordable prices for landlords and renters. If it invested in the prop- erty, the city could see bene- fits from an increased popu- lation and property tax base, investment in other Main Street properties and a boost in the economy through use clothes and toothpaste ...,” she said. “(I wanted to) test the toxicity of it to see if it’s harmful to humans. I tested on micro-organisms, and the more nanosilver in the water, the faster they died. It was fun to learn about. It was re- ally interesting.” Mabe said he spent most of his time with the judges explaining his project, “Are EM Drives a Realistic Mode of Extraplanetary Transport.” of local contractors and ma- terials. On the flip side, the structural repairs may ex- ceed the project budget, lo- cal resources could become overextended and the city would become the landlord if the units did not sell. The city has access to outside funds, such as the Main Street Revitalization Grant, which private inves- tors do not. This makes city investment more feasible than private. Green said the next step after submitting the grant would be to conduct a fea- sibility assessment in April. SQUEEZE IN RESTAURANT $5.00 Early Bird Specials 6am - 8am Mini breakfast 1 egg / hash browns / 1 toast / 2 slices of bacon 1 Pancake 1 egg and 2 slices of bacon 1 French toast 1 egg and 2 links 1/2 Biscuits and gravy and 2 links Comes with Coffee Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com 423 W Main St., John Day • 541-575-1045 Putting it in the simplest of terms, Mabe said, “Ba- sically the thing in your microwave that cooks your food, put it in a tin can, and see if it moves.” “My hypothesis was that it was going to move ... that was pretty neat,” he said. Judges were Amy Stin- er, executive director of the South Fork John Day Wa- tershed Council; Anthony Tovar, a professor of phys- FLOOD Continued from Page A1 There has been some erosion of the banks below the Inland Street Bridge, but they are holding. Wil- liams is most concerned about the area between the bridges and high school and anticipates high water lev- els throughout the week. He reported, because of the raised water table, water was leaking into the high school’s basement. Driskill Memorial Chap- el staff also reported hav- ing 4-6 inches of water in the business basement. An employee said it was not af- fecting operations, and they were pumping the water out. “We’re just waiting for mother nature to make its next move so we know what to do,” Williams said. County and city offi- cials are ready with sand bags and heavy equipment in the event of increased flows or a log jam, which Grant SWCD Weed Control Dept. Working for You in 2017 ics at Eastern Oregon Uni- versity in La Grande; and Neil Bauer, a retired science teacher. “Science is a lot more than just a mountain of facts,” Hennen said. “Hope- fully, when they see infor- mation on research findings in advertisements or polit- ical statements they’ll be able to evaluate them a little more critically in terms of credibility.” “ We have no control. We just have to take it as it comes.” Les Percy, Canyon City Public Works Director could cause the creek to flood its banks. They are setting up eco block bar- riers to contain water should it rise, according to Williams. Flooding has become a prominent concern for Can- yon City and John Day resi- dents following the Canyon Creek Complex fire in 2015. A lack of vegetation in the burned area allows rain and snow-melt to quick- ly descend into populated areas. “We have no control,” Canyon City Public Works Director Les Percy said. “We just have to take it as it comes.” FACEBOOKERS: Thanks to the Grant County Court and Northeast Oregon Forests Resource Advisory Committee, Grant Weed Control is able to offer Noxious Weed Control on Private Grazing Lands, through a Title II funded Grant Project. This program will provide a maximum $5,000 of noxious weed control services to qualifying landowners. To be eligible for participation, the treatment property must not be irrigated and be primarily managed for livestock grazing, minimum of 20 acres in size, located within Grant County, and must contain priority noxious weed species. Applications for this limited weed control assistance opportunity will be ranked and funded according to a priority noxious weed list. Contact the Grant Soil and Water Conservation District office at 541-575-1554 or visit 721 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845 for applications and additional information. Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm Mendy Sharpe FNP Apppointments available Become an Eagle fan today! Go to: facebook.com/ MyEagleNews acebook The application deadline for this program is April 7, 2017. 05332 541-523-6377 541-963-6577 541-573-6377 541-523-6377 05370 05426