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B8 Blue Mountain Eagle Grant County Meetings www.MyEagleNews.com/meetings (Meetings subject to change. Call for confirmation.) ONGOING Grant County Library is open 1-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; 10 a.m.-noon and 1-7 p.m. Tuesday; and 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. 507 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, 541-575-1992. Canyon Mountain Center offers meditation sittings from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. on Mondays. 767 East Main St., John Day. Call ahead for schedule changes or further information and events. Jim and Sandy, 541-932-2725. Burns-Hines VA Clinic – Services for Grant County veterans. Immunizations, minor surgical procedures, blood pressure and diabetes monitoring, group therapy for combat PTSD, sobriety and other issues. Lab draws on Wednesdays. Nursing staff and therapy Monday through Friday. 541-573-3339. Grant County Genealogical Society Research Center – Open 1-4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Parsonage building behind Historic Advent Church, West Main Street in John Day. 541-932-4718 or 541-575-2757. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 12 p.m. – Seniors Meal Program at the Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley, Prairie City. 12 p.m. – Women’s Support, by Heart of Grant County, for domestic violence survivors. Free lunch. 541-575-4335. 1 p.m. – Grant Cooperative Weed Management Area, Grant Soil and Water Conservation Office. 541-575-1554. 3:30 p.m. – Humbolt Elementary School Site Council, school library. 541-575-0454. 4 p.m. – Grant County Safe Communities Coalition, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, John Day. 541-575-1799, ext. 29. 5:30 p.m. – Grant County Law Enforcement Review Council, Grant County Courthouse Conference Room. 6 p.m. – Prairie City Community Association, held in the PCCA office in the former Methodist Church, 211 W. Sixth St., Prairie City. 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Family History Center open, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day. Also open by appointment. 541-656-8069. 6:30 p.m. – Prairie City School District 4 Board, school library. 7 p.m. – VFW 3597, 240 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day. 541-932- 4113. 7 p.m. – Grant School District 3 School Board, District 3 office, 401 N. Canyon City Blvd., Canyon City. 7 p.m. – John Day Volunteer Fire Department, fire station. 541-620-4037. 7:30 p.m. – Let Go Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish Hall, John Day. 541-575-0114. THURSDAY, APRIL 20 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Family History Center open, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day. Also open by appointment. 541-656-8069. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Monument Food Pantry, food distribution, trailer west of the Senior Center. 541-934-9191. 11 a.m. – Chamber of Commerce business meeting, 301 W. Main St., John Day. Additional meeting follows at noon at the Outpost Restaurant, John Day. 541-575-0547. Noon – Seniors Meal Program and bingo, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St. 541-575-1825. 1:30 p.m. – Blue Mountain Hospital Caregivers’ Support Group, first-floor classroom at Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day. 541-575-0728, ext. 248, or 541-820-3341. 4-7 p.m. – Blue Mountain Forest Partners, Conference Room at Grant County Regional Airport, John Day. Public is invited to attend. 541-620-2546. 5:30 p.m. – Friends of Kam Wah Chung & Company, Kam Wah Chung Interpretive Center, N.W. Canton St., John Day. 541-575-2800. 5:00 p.m. – Blue Mountain Hospital Board, hospital conference room, John Day. 541-575-1311. 6 p.m. – “The Girlfriends” Women’s 12-step Recovery, Families First office, John Day. 541-620-0596. 7 p.m. – Prairie City Volunteer Fire Department, Fire Hall. 541-820-3605. 7 p.m. – American Legion Unit 77, Alec Gay Hall. Call Art Pereira, 541-575-1841. FRIDAY, APRIL 21 3-4 p.m. – United Methodist Church, weekly distribution of boxes of food, 126 N.W. Canton Street, John Day. 541-575- 1326. 7 p.m. – Whiskey Gulch Gang, Sels Brewery, Canyon City. 541-575-0329. SATURDAY, APRIL 22 8 a.m. – Overcomers Outreach, Christ-centered, 12-step support group. Living Word Christian Center guest house, 59357 Highway 26, Mt. Vernon. 541-932-4910. 7 p.m. - Narcotics Anonymous, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 139 NE Dayton in John Day. Use the side door. 541-620-8074. MONDAY, APRIL 24 Noon – Seniors Meal Program, John Day Senior Center, 142 N.E. Dayton St. 541-575-1825. 6 p.m. – Mt. Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, 541-932- 4688. 7 p.m. – John Day Valley Bass Club, Outpost Restaurant. All are welcome. William Gibbs, 541-575-2050. 7:30 p.m. – Outlaw Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church in Mt. Vernon. 541-932-4844. TUESDAY, APRIL 25 10-11 a.m. – Story Hour and craft project, Grant County Library, for preschoolers 0-6 years old. 541-575-1992. 12 p.m. – Seniors Meal Program at the Monument Senior Center. 541-934-2700. 7:15 p.m. – Boy Scout Troop 898, John Day Elks Lodge, John Day. 541-575-2531. 5:15 p.m. – Grant Education District ESD Board, 835 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day. 541-575-1349. 7 p.m. – John Day City Council, John Day Fire Station. 541- 575-0028. 12 p.m. – Transient Room Tax Committee, Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 301 W. Main St., John Day. 12 p.m. – Grant County Genealogical Society, Outpost restaurant, John Day. 541-575-2757, 541-932-4718. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 9 a.m. – Shepherd’s Closet, open, with free clothing for all ages and coffee, at Prairie City Assembly of God. 541-820- 3682. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Veterans/families services, John Day Elks Lodge. Topics include PTSD services and individual needs. 9 a.m. – Grant County Court, courthouse, Canyon City. 9 a.m-1 p.m. – Grant County Food Bank Surplus Food Distribution, 530 E. Main St., John Day. People are asked to bring empty boxes. Call 541-575-0299. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), weigh-in, meeting. United Methodist Church library, 126 N.W. Canton St., John Day. 541-575-3812, 541-932-4592. Classifieds Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Public Notice ATTENTION LICENSED ROOFING CONTRACTORS The City of Monument is now requesting roofing quotes for our Senior Center roof that sustained hail damage. Any interested parties should contact the Monument City Hall at 541-934-2025 before May 1, 2017. Public Notice Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the John Day Planning Commission is considering the following land use application(s) under Chapter 5-4.2 Land Use Review and Site Design Review of the John Day City Code. Grant School District #3 – Conditional Use Application Grant School District #3 is the owner of the property located at 13S31E23 Tax Lot 1100 in John Day, OR (eastern portion of 7th Street Complex). The owner wishes to place a recreational bike park on the northern seven acres of the property. The District is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the Grant County Economic Council (GCEC) to build and maintain the park. The property is zoned Residential General (RG). A public hearing will take place on Thursday, May 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the John Day Fire Hall, 316 S. Canyon Boulevard, John Day, OR. Copy of the subject application(s), all documents, and evidence relied upon by the applicant(s) and applicable criteria are available for inspection at the John Day City Hall at no cost; copies will be provided upon request at a reasonable cost. Copies of the City Planning Staff Report on the subject application will be available for inspection not less than seven (7) days prior to said hearing at no cost; copies will be provided upon request at a reasonable cost. Persons or parties interested in or concerned about the subject application may appear in person at said hearing, or may submit written testimony to City Hall on or before the date of the hearing. Failure to raise an issue in person, or by letter at the hearing, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision-maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, means that an appeal based on that issue cannot be filed with the City Council and/or State Land Use Board of Appeals based on that issue. Any questions regarding the hearing should be directed to the City Manager at 450 E. Main, John Day or phone (541) 575-0028, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, or by email to cityofjohnday@grantcounty-or.gov. Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Grant County Road Department METAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHED PROJECT Sealed bids for the “Metal Equipment Storage Shed Project” will be received by the Grant County Road Department until 2:00 P.M. local time on May 9th, 2017. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the above time and date at the Grant County Road Department Conference Room, 27941 Lower Yard Road, John Day, Oregon. Bids will later be reviewed by the Road Department office for compliance and a recommendation made to the Grant County Contract Review Board for approval. The point of contact for this procurement will be the Kathy Gillam at Grant County Road Department or Joe Hitz at Sisul Engineering. All questions or issues that may arise regarding bidding, bid award process, or specifications shall be directed to these contacts. The official response to any questions or request will be through the addendum process outlined in the bid documents. Contact Sisul Engineering to request bid packets at 158 E. Main Street, John Day, Oregon 97845 (Phone 541-575-3777, Fax 541-575-3778, email: joehitz@ sisulengineering.com) or examine at the Grant County Road Department office, 27941 Lower Yard Road, John Day, OR 97845. (Phone 541-575-0138, Fax 541-575-0193, email: gillamk@grantcounty-or.gov) Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Proposals shall be clearly marked “Grant County Road Department Metal Equipment Storage Shed Project” along with time and date of bid opening and shall be delivered or mailed and received before the above hour and date to Grant County Road Department, 27941 Lower Yard Road, John Day, OR 97845, attention Kathy Gillam. (OVERNIGHT MAIL SERVICE is not always available in the area, check with your carrier before sending.) A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held April 25th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. local time; meet at the Road Department Office, 27941 Lower Yard Road, John Day, Oregon. All bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Any errors or omissions made as a result of not attending will not be grounds for additional compensation. The work consists of the following construction: Project includes construction of a new pre-engineered 75’ x 25’ metal building for equipment storage at the Grant County Road Department, at 27941 Lower Yard Road, John Day, Oregon. The project includes providing the pre-engineered building and foundation plans and materials as a package, bollards, electrical wiring, lights and outlets. Grant County Road Department labor and equipment will be provided for all site grading, trenching and backfill. Grant County Road Department will also provide all fill and crushed rock material needed for this project. Contracts will be awarded based on schedule ‘A’ of work in the proposal. Contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all the requirements of the bid submission, qualifications, references, and specifications offering the total lowest price. Grant County Road Department reserves the right to withdraw any item(s) from the award if it is in their best interest. Grant County Road Department may cancel this procurement or reject any or all bids in accordance with ORS 279B.100. Eligible bidders must provide contact information and be on the Bidders List. All proposals shall be made on proposal forms, accompanied by completed Bidder’s Certification Statements, Drug Testing Program Certification Form, Insurance Requirements Form, Proposal Form, Bid Bond (10%), and First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form (within two hours of bid closing). Once awarded, a one hundred percent (100%) performance bond and one hundred percent (100%) payment bond will be required to guarantee the faithful performance of the contract. Grant County Road Department Alan Hickerson Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Dayville School District 16J, Grant County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, will be held at the Dayville School Computer Lab, 285 Schoolhouse Dr., Dayville, Oregon. The meeting will take place on April 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 20, 2017, at the Dayville School Office, 285 Schoolhouse Dr., Dayville, Oregon, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Public Notice INVITATION TO BID The Mid-County Cemetery Maintenance District is accepting sealed bids for the maintenance, upkeep and administrative duties for the following cemeteries: Canyon City, St. Andrews, Restlawn, Moon Creek, Sweek/Weberg, Blanton/ Keller/Stratton, and Helmick for the period June 1, 2017, through May 31, 2022. The work also includes maintaining a telephone, and being available to sell lots, and maintaining records. Bids must be sealed and clearly marked on the outside MAINTENANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT PROPOSAL. Bids may be mail to Mid-County Cemetery Maintenance District, P.O. Box 508, John Day, OR 97845, to be received by 5:00 PM Friday, April 28, 2017, or delivered to the Board of Directors at a Special meeting in the Conference Room, Grant County Courthouse, Canyon City, OR at 5:00 PM on Monday, May 1, 2017. No bids will be accepted after 5:10 PM on Monday, May 1, 2017. A surety bond, cashier’s check, or other certified check in the amount of $250.00 must be attached to the written bid, as bid security, in order for said bid to be considered. Proof of Bonding will be required at the time of execution of the contract. Sealed bids will be publicly opened at 5:15 PM on Monday, May 1, 2017, at the Conference Room, Grant County Courthouse, Canyon City, OR. Bid packages may be picked up at the County Treasurer’s office, Grant County Courthouse, Canyon City, OR, during regular business hours, or by contacting Amy Denman at 503-577-7029 or Elaine Husted at 541-620-0817. Mid-County Cemetery Maintenance District reserves the right to reject any or all bids not in compliance with prescribed public bidding procedures and may reject for good cause any or all bids or bids considered not in the best interest of the public in accordance under ORS 279B.100. Questions about this contract may addressed to Elaine Husted, 541-620-0817. Signed: Elaine Husted Board Chairman Public Notice STATE RANGELAND FOR LEASE The Department of State Lands is offering to lease nine separate parcels of rangeland in Wheeler County. The parcels are un-watered, and may be partially fenced and included with adjacent private ownership. A separate application form must be submitted for each parcel. Parcel 1: 40 acres approximately 6 miles south of Service Creek on Hwy 207, and 1.8 miles west of Hwy 207. Parcel 2: 40 acres approximately 6 miles south of Service Creek on Hwy 207, and 1.3 miles west of Hwy 207. Parcel 3: 40 acres approximately 5.5 miles south of Service Creek on Hwy 207, located 6 miles east of Hwy 207 on Richmond-Six Shooter Road. Parcel 4: 40 acres approximately 5.5 miles south of Service Creek on Hwy 207, located approximately 6.3 miles east of Hwy 207 on Richmond-Six Shooter Road. Parcel 5: 40 acres approximately 5.5 miles south of Service Creek on Hwy 207, located approximately 6.6 miles east of Hwy 207 on Richmond-Six Shooter Road, west of Hogan Creek. Parcel 6: 81 acres approximately 5.5 miles south of Service Creek on Hwy 207, approximately 7.7 miles east of Hwy 207 on Richmond-Six Shooter Road. Parcel is north of Happy Camp Creek. Parcel 7: 40 acres approximately 5.5 miles south of Service Creek on Hwy 207, approximately 6.6 miles east of Hwy 207 on Richmond-Six Shooter Road. Parcel is on William Creek. Parcel 8: 120 acres approximately 7 miles south of Spray on Parish Creek Road (Waterman Road), located 1.6 miles east of Parish Creek Road and approximately 0.3 miles west of Left Hand Creek. Parcel 9: 40 acres approximately 7 miles south of Spray on Parish Creek Road (Waterman Road), located 1.6 miles east of Parish Creek Road and approximately 0.6 miles west of Left Hand Creek. All details, including application forms, information about grazing season, available AUMs, lease terms and management requirements are available from the Department of State Lands, Eastern Region Office, 1645 NE Forbes Rd, Suite 112, Bend, OR 97701; 541-388-6112; www.oregon.gov/dsl. A non-refundable application fee of $250.00 is required per application. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2017. Go from bland to IN DEMAND! Include a FULL COLOR PHOTO in the Eagle classifieds for just $ 5 more per week Blue Mountain EAGLE Classifieds GET RESULTS! 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