Education
Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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A CADEMIC R EPORT
Smarr receives
art scholarship
Sunshine Smarr was se-
lected to receive the $750
scholarship presented by the
Grant County Art Associa-
tion to a student who plans
to pursue art or an art-related
course.
Four qualified students
applied for the scholarship
this year. The art association
selection committee agonized
over the decision, evaluating
the student’s artwork, per-
sonal statement and instructor
recommendation.
Smarr plans to attend Cen-
tral Oregon Community Col-
lege and pursue a degree in
interior design.
The Grant County Art
Association nonprofit was
formed in 1969 and has been
encouraging art by offering
workshops, awards at the
Grant County Fair and schol-
arships. The association meets
from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the
second Wednesday of the
month, where attendees paint
and encourage and support
each other’s artistic endeav-
ors. For more information,
contact Eloise Boren at 541-
reer as a line worker or in the
electrical utility industry and
returning college students
who are members, or depen-
dents, of OTEC members.
For more information, vis-
it: otecc.com under the “com-
munity” tab.
Lisa Janine (Lino) Berry
Rilee Emmel
Mariah McClung
987-2138 or email Eloise@
erprintingandgraphics.com.
John Day in 1987 and is the
daughter of Carl and the late
Sondra Lino.
Berry is an instructional
design consultant team man-
ager at the extended studies
eCampus Center at Boise
State. She and her husband,
Tom, have two daughters.
Hannah Brandsma, Jessi-
ca Carter, James Clay John-
son and Jamie Waltenburg
received the awards along
with 22 other students from
Baker, Harney and Union
counties.
Since the launch of the
scholarship program, in 2000,
OTEC has awarded 401
scholarships to local youth
with a total overall investment
of approximately $1,159,000.
Applications for 2018
scholarships will be made
available online starting No-
vember 2017 and will be open
to current high school seniors,
those looking to pursue a ca-
Grant Union
alum earns
doctorate
Lisa Janine (Lino) Berry
earned a doctorate in educa-
tional technology on Thurs-
day, May 8, from Boise State
University in Boise, Idaho.
Her thesis was “Using Learn-
ing Analytics to Predict Suc-
cess in Online and Face to
Face Learning Environment.”
Berry graduated from
Grant Union High School in
Electric co-op
awards four local
scholarships
Four Grant County students
have been awarded $5,000
scholarships from Oregon
Trail Electric Cooperative.
O utlook
Johnson receives
broadband
association
scholarship
The Foundation for Rural
Service has awarded more
than $100,000 in college
scholarships to 47 students in
rural communities served by
members of NTCA–The Ru-
ral Broadband Association,
including one in Grant County.
Clay Johnson, sponsored
by Oregon Telephone Cor-
poration, received a $2,500
scholarship.
The FRS College Scholar-
ship Program awards one-time
scholarships to students from
rural America for their first
year of college, university or
vocational-technical school.
Each student is sponsored by
an NTCA member company.
Emmel, McClung
named Students
of the Month
Freshman Rilee Emmel
and junior Mariah McClung
were named Students of
the Month for Prairie City
School for April.
Mrs. Mediger nominat-
ed Emmel, stating she is
a very unique and consci-
entious student. Emmel
wants to pursue a career in
radiology after she gradu-
ates from high school and
knows her GPA is an im-
portant part of achieving
that goal, all while partic-
ipating in fall and winter
sports.
Mediger said Emmel is
always friendly to her class-
mates and the staff and is an
asset of the school.
Mr. Goodwin nominated
McClung, because she is a seri-
ous and conscientious student.
Goodwin was also im-
pressed with a research essay
she had written for his class.
“I can always count on Mariah
to do a thorough job on a dif-
ficult assignment,” Goodwin
said.
SENI R
PRAIRIE CITY — I
hope you got your lawn
mowed before it snowed.
I even had to put my pant
liners back on and wear
my winter coat today.
But by the time you read
Rose Coombs
this, it will be 80 degrees!
Welcome to Grant
County spring! All the
tulips that I transplanted (and the deer didn’t get to) bloomed nicely. But
they all had a white stripe on one petal. Guess that was the place the frost
was really bad.
Betty Retherford led the flag salute, and hubby Jack asked the blessing.
Assistant cook Tom brought some petunias to give to each mother in
attendance. Delores Scott was our oldest mom; youngest and with most
children was Livy Atchley; Carla Wright won for having the most
grandchildren (11) and great-grandchildren (11). The amazing thing is that
all of her children and grandchildren were born in Grant County. Not many
can top that achievement. Other winners were Ken Koser for the $5 in trade
gift certificate donated by Prairie Hardware & Gifts and Bonnie Lake got the
$7.50 gift certificate donated by Chuck’s Little Diner.
So the 47 of us registered enjoyed juice, cheesy broccoli and rice, glazed
carrots, meatloaf, rolls and chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Tom picked the
menu and oversaw its bringing to fruition for our enjoyment. Again the
collective response was, “I ate too much.” Hard not to when it tastes so good!
Prairie City
Seniors
JOHN DAY — Monday,
May 15, Merry Henry and I
were at the front desk,
greeting guest. Our faithful
regulars from the First
Christian Church, Al and
Nicky Essex
Kathy Altnow, delivered
meals in the John Day and
Canyon City Area. Rodney
Brunson, Ron Jerome and
Amber Wright delivered meals on the Mt. Vernon route, for a total of 31
regular takeouts and 28 frozen meals. Good job gang! Drew Harmer surprised
us with home-grown lettuce. And more to come it seems.
The Altnows graciously served tables in the dining room, and Kathy did some
comedic slight of hand tricks in conjunction with Shay and Lisa (probably
Danny too!) at my place at the table — much laughter. I just groaned!
The flag salute was done by Chris Labhart, and Al Altnow asked the
blessing for our meal. Jan Sanderson won the drawing for the free meal, and
Pat Amling won the Len’s Drug gift certificate.
Our entrée of chicken Caesar pasta salad joined by creamy turkey soup with
fresh bread and a giant chocolate chip cookie to celebrate National
Chocolate Chip Day was well worth coming out for. We had 21 diners.
Thursday, May 18, Jeanette Julsrud and Bonnie Kocis manned the greeting
station, while the ladies from the Methodist Church served the tables. Jean
Willey and Sherry Feiger did a great job as always, and we thank you.
Sherry Feiger and Chett Bay delivered to the John Day and Canyon City
folks, while the Step Forward crew took the Mt. Vernon Route. We so
appreciate you all.
Veanne cautioned about phone scams. Don’t say “yes.” Also the $1.8 billion
John Day
Seniors
MONUMENT — Our
hardworking cooks, Terry
Cade and Carrie Jewell,
made us macaroni and
cheese with ham bits,
broccoli, an assortment of
Soo Yukawa
breads and cookies for
dessert.
Our greeters were Bob
Blakeslee, Bodean
Andersen and Marva Walker. Bob led us in the flag salute. Bodean prayed
the blessing over our meal and made announcements. Marva counted the
money. The free meal tickets were won by Rickie Doland and Karen
Stubblefied.
Rose Howe was present to make a special announcement. You will all be
delighted to know that our Monument ambulance is up and running again.
She also thanked the senior center for allowing the next group of volunteer
EMR to finish their training. We had quite a group from Monument who
participated in this training course. The best news of all is that the Blue
Mountain Hospital has been in full cooperation and is working with all who
are involved. Isn’t that a relief to hear? It most assuredly is for me,
personally.
Well, preparations are being made for the upcoming event in September.
Our Buckaroo Fall and Harvest festival is coming up Sept. 23. Mark that on
your calendars! Last year’s event was quite a success.
Monument
Seniors
On the medical report, we’re getting over the crud – finally. My ears are still
not what they were before, but they are getting better. I presume the little
tube is still in there. The Eustachian tubes do a lot of popping at unusual
times, so I assume that’s a good thing. Have more news next time after the
re-check. Have acquired volumes one and three of the Great American
Bathroom Book. These are kind of like the Cliff Notes books for college
students who don’t have time or won’t take time to read the assigned texts
for their courses. The bathroom book has summaries of all-time great books.
I never got to read a lot of those, so now I know what they are all about.
Found out that some of them that are purported to be “great” are not what I
would want to read anyway. Tried to read The Brothers Kasimarov but
couldn’t keep the characters straight. I’m more of a Mrs. Pollifax person.
Anyway, I’m really enjoying these summaries of the great books. According
to the order form in the back of the 600-page books, you can get a leather-
bound copy for only $50. What a deal! Ahem.
We have the contractor all lined up to come in June to install the new ADA
compliant exit ramp to this old building. That will require two new doors and
enlarging of the door frames. Due to the age of the buildings, the contractor
opined that it was probably built using the old “balloon” construction
technique. That was a new one on me. He explained it, but I don’t have room
to repeat it. Ask a carpenter. We also want to replace the crash bar and door
closer on the most used door at the front entry. It’s probably obsolete by
now, but the door company is looking! Your donations at work. Thank you.
Rev. 3:20: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my
voice and opens the door, I will come in…”
budget cuts in Oregon will be cutting into DHS, which means some of
Veanne’s programs could suffer. Evelyn Ogilvie has been ill; pray please.
And Eulala Herbert died on Tuesday; she was 105. Ron Dowse had a
successful bone marrow transplant; he says he feels great. He and Roberta
look forward to getting back with us as soon as they can.
As always, our time was opened by the salute to the flag of the United States
of America, led by Jean Willey, and our meal blessing was given by Sherry
Feiger. The Valley View meal was won by Eva Harris, and the Chester’s
Thriftway certificate was drawn for Kathy Morris. Old-fashioned meatloaf
and baked potatoes with veggies and chocolate poke cake were served. We
were blessed by 56 diners.
We had a lot of visitors. The Sandersons had a crew of eight: Larry and
Kathy Morris, Marion and David Jarman, Carol and John Moore, Russ and
Willis Douglas. This group of friends comes in every year to spend time
together with Jan and Larry while they work at Holliday park. Kim Ausland
brought her friends from Valley View, including Dawn Hindman, Randy
Persinger, Mary Lou McCurry, Chuck Corwin, Linda and Larry
Christianson, Sharon Bell, Jen Winkler and daughter Gail Beverlin.
We’ll have fried chicken, macaroni salad and watermelon Thursday. Please
arrive at the center by 11:45 a.m. so the servers can start on time. Don’t
forget we play bingo at 1 p.m. on Thursday after a great meal!
Please let Shay know if you can help serve brunch each morning (three days)
during the Solar Eclipse in August. The parking lot will be closed that
Monday due to the eclipse campers.
As I was in Bend for doctor appointments on Thursday, I was blessed by
Alma Joslin, who took notes for me. Alma is not responsible for errors, if
you find any — I can make those by myself!
Philippians 1:3 “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.”
Judy Harris has arranged a gun raffle and a quilt raffle that will be going
on from the present until the Buckaroo festival. The rifle item is from
Nydams at Ace Hardware in John Day. It is the Savage Axis series, I
believe to be valued at almost $400. I will have to get the exact info next
time. The winner of the rifle raffle will have the opportunity of 95
choices to choose a gun from. The quilt is a beautiful quilt made by
Judy, and it has the hunting game theme on it.
You can have a chance to win either of these great items by purchasing
raffle tickets. The price of the tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets.
There is no limit to how many tickets you can purchase. You need not be
present to win. The winners will be drawn and announced on Sept. 23.
So, don’t miss this great opportunity to win some very nice prizes.
We will have a special item that will be up for silent auction at the
Buckaroo Festival. They are a pair of salt and pepper shakers. These
were beautifully handcrafted and donated by Dennis Abraham. The
wood was from a black walnut tree from Judy Harris’ parent’s place
right here in Monument. So if you win this item, you will have a piece of
Monument in your home. Last year was quite the event and we are
expecting maybe double the attendance. As I get more info on the
planning and activities, I will give you more notice.
We had one more freak snow storm that came through. I think we have
seen the last of it. Now we are into the blazing hot summer, oh boy.
Matthew 10:39 “He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth
his life for my sake shall find it.”
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