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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Humbolt third through fi fth graders win regional Battle of the Books Sixth graders win third O BITUARIES John Stiner John Stiner, 68, of Mt. Vernon died Sunday, March 19, at his home. Services were held Tuesday, March 21, at Corner- stone Christian Fellowship, with Pastor Levi Manitsas offi ciat- ing. Interment was held at Canyon City Cemetery following the service. Services were entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Christian Fellowship through Driskill Memorial Chapel. Blue Mountain Eagle A team of third- through fi fth-graders won their divi- sion at the regional Battle of the Books in Sisters March 11. The Oregon Battle of the Books is a statewide read- ing motivation and compre- hension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in con- junction with a Library Ser- vices and Technology Act grant. Each division has 16 books the kids must read and answer questions about. “We started practicing in January, by which point the students had already read each book multiple times,” Humbolt Librarian Lauren Berry said. Humbolt also sent two About Obituaries News obituaries are a free service of the Blue Mountain Eagle. The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to editing. Obituaries submit- ted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as paid notices. Send obituaries by email, editorl@bmeagle.com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-575-0710. Contributed photo From left: fifth-grader Alici Archibald, fourth-grader Maddie Bailey, fifth-grader Bailey McCracken, third-grader Maleah Archibald and fifth-grader Halle Parsons at Battle of the Books regionals in Sisters March 11. sixth-grade students, Max Bailey and Kennedy Benge, who placed third out of 11. Through the compe- tition, students in third through 12th grade, regard- less of ability, are exposed to quality literature represent- ing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. The organization’s mis- sion is to “encourage and rec- ognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase read- ing comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learn- ing and teamwork among students,” according to its website. The third- through fi fth- grade team will be going to fi nals in Salem April 8. Grant Union junior selected for D.C. trip By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Grant Union junior An- nie Wall will pack her bags in June for an all-expens- es-paid trip to Washington, D.C., courtesy of Oregon Trail Electric Co-op. Wall will join three oth- er Eastern Oregon high school students for the opportunity to represent Oregon and the Northwest for the co-op’s youth tour, joining nearly 1,500 stu- dents from across the Unit- ed States for the June 9-15 trip. Other Eastern Oregon students on the trip include Annie Wall Bonny Daggett of Im- bler, Anna Gambill of La Grande and Mason Tomac of Baker City. The student delegates will visit famous historical sites, as well as meet with congressional leaders and learn leadership skills. “This tour was initiat- ed after Senator Lyndon B. Johnson suggested that co-op leaders send young, promising student leaders to the nation’s capital where they could have the opportu- nity to see, first-hand, what the American flag stands for and represents,” said OTEC Manager of Communica- tions and Governments Af- fairs Lara Petitclerc-Stokes. “OTEC’s student delegates will have a week packed full visiting historical war memorials, national ar- chives, the Library of Con- gress and the Smithsonian to name a few.” High school sophomores heading into their junior year can find details on the Rural Electric Youth Tour at otecc.com under the “Com- munity” tab. Applications for the 2018 tour will be available beginning No- vember 2017. Oregon Trail Electric is a nonprofi t electric cooper- ative serving 23,000 mem- bers in Baker, Grant, Harney and Union counties. Youth Tour funds come from un- claimed capital credits and their earnings and do not af- fect electric rates. CASA RAISES POT OF GOLD Enjoying prime rib dinner at the CASA fundraising event on St. Patrick’s Day March 17 are, from left, Jim Officer, Andrea Officer, Jim Carpenter, Mara Houck, Kimberly Neault, Zach DeRosier, Jessica Winegar, Kathy Smartt and Steve Smartt. New recruit on the beat in John Day Blue Mountain Eagle New Oregon State Police recruit Ben Stinnett gradu- ated from the OSP academy Friday, Feb. 24. Stinnett, as- signed to the John Day Out- post, was among 18 gradu- ates joining the OSP family that day. The recruits were welcomed by OSP’s Deputy Superintendent Terri Davie at the graduation in Salem, and joined by friends and family, to celebrate the completion of almost 25 weeks of training. Contributed photo Oregon State Police recruit Ben Stinnett Benefi t planned for Butch Goslin Blue Mountain Eagle A benefi t dinner with live and silent auctions for Butch Goslin, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer in De- cember, will be held at 6 p.m. April 15. Goslin was a co-owner of Hanks Sanitation in Prairie City, served on the city coun- cil and spent more than 15 years working for Voigt Con- struction. Cash donations can be made in Goslin’s name at Old West Federal Credit Union. Auction donations can be ar- ranged by calling Walt Kight, 541-620-1227, or Chelsey McDaniel, 541-792-0886, by April 10. OREGON CAPITAL INSIDER The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Looking for an Adventure This Summer? Summer Youth Crew Jobs Are Now Open with the North Fork John Day Watershed Council! Get the inside scoop on state government and politics! Attention Grant County Veterans: • Hiring young adults 14 & up in Grant County • Crew members will help with a variety of natural resource projects • Expanding crews, new opportunities, duration and skill levels Did you know Grant County Veterans Services Officer is available to assist YOU in applying for all VA benefits you may be entitled to? Today apply, stop by our office in Long Creek (691 Hwy 395 N.) or visit http://www.nfjdwc.org Call 541-421-3018 for information See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Jeff Wilcox 05172 541-620-4255 This Old Christian Cabby sees 2nd Chronicles 7:14 being fulfilled with President Trump You never need a taxi until you need one; put me on speed dial. Richie Colbeth/ Owner/Operator 05415 03597 L AST W EEK ’ S T EMPS J OHN D AY ..................................................................... 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