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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 28, 2017 Sixth-graders feast on history Students focus on ancient civilizations By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Humbolt Elementa- ry sixth-graders feasted on knowledge and a wide array of food from various cultures as the school year wrapped up. Students in Casey Hall- garth and Lorie Croghan’s classes dressed as Spartans, Egyptians, Mayans and peo- ple from other ancient civi- lizations, participating in the Sixth-grade Feast on June 5 at the school cafeteria in Canyon City. Each student presented facts about the civilization they chose, with the class- mates clapping for each other as they took their turn. The feast included tamales, quinoa, hummus, fruit pies and other delicacies made by the students and their families to share. After cleaning up, the classmates competed in a mini version of the Olympics on the playground. Nona Ringen Aug. 10, 1924 - June 19, 2017 Nona (Silvers) Ringen, 92, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on June 19 in Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, with one hour of visitation prior to the service, at Faith Luther- an Church, 12534 Holly Road, Grand Blanc, with Pastor Todd Biermann offi - ciating. Ringen was born Aug. 10, 1924, in John Day. Freda Vern Cant Feb. 3, 1912 - June 17, 2017 Photos by The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Above: Students enjoy the June 5 Sixth-Grade Feast at the Humbolt Elementary School in Canyon City. Meeting in the school cafeteria, the students each presented an oral essay about an ancient civilization and afterward each shared food from that culture. Right: Kennedy Benge gives her presentation during the Sixth-grade Feast at Humbolt Elementary School. “It’s a good way to tie ev- erything in that Mrs. Croghan and I have taught in history throughout the year,” Hall- garth said. “It’s a bonus that we add the games which have a physical aspect, which makes it fun.” The class with the most points for costumes, presen- tations and the Olympic com- petition gets to sign and keep a special Hindu-type of statue called the “tiny head” in their classroom. “It’s fun and gets bigger and bigger each year,” Hall- garth said. Wall attends OTEC’s D.C. youth tour Blue Mountain Eagle Annie Wall of Canyon City, Bonny Daggett of Im- bler, Anna Gambill of La Grande and Mason Tomac of Baker City set off for the 2017 Washington, D.C., Elec- tric Cooperative Youth Tour June 9. Each student was compet- itively selected and represent- ed Oregon and the Northwest, joining 1,500 of their col- leagues from across the Unit- ed States for a one-week trip to the nation’s capital. Over the course of the week, OTEC’s student delegates visited fa- mous historical sites, engaged in leadership training, met with their elected congressio- nal representatives on Capitol Hill and bonded with students from co-op communities all across the country. They also learned about electric coop- eratives and current issues in O BITUARIES Contributed photo From left, OTEC delegates Mason Tomac of Baker City, Annie Wall of Canyon City, Anna Gambill of La Grande and Bonny Daggett of Imbler set off for the 2017 Washington, D.C., Electric Cooperative Youth Tour June 9. energy and climate change legislation that face our com- munities and our nation. Previous Youth Tour par- ticipants have become uni- versity presidents, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and members of Congress. In 2015, Apple CEO Tim Cook credited the Youth Tour with his fi rst trip to Washington in his commencement speech to graduates of George Wash- ington University. Over the past 52 years, nearly 52,000 students have visited Wash- ington through the Youth Tour. High school sophomores heading into their junior year can fi nd more details on the Washington D.C. Electric Cooperative Youth Tour at youthtour.coop. Applications for the 2018 tour will be available beginning Novem- ber 2017. OTEC is a non-profi t electric cooperative serving 23,000 members in Baker, Grant, Harney and Union counties. Youth Tour funds come from unclaimed capi- tal credits and their earnings. They do not affect electric rates. Freda Vern Cant, 105, of Elgin died June 17 at a local care facility. A viewing will be held at Loveland Funeral Chapel from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 22. A graveside service was held at Dayville Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23. Cant was born in John Day, Feb. 3, 1912, to Boyd and Sylvia Erikson of Rudio Mountain near Dayville. She started school at 5 years old and lived with her grandparents Bill and Ann Stirritt. She rode to school in Dayville behind her brother and sister on Gin, an old gray mare. She attended Dayville School until graduation in 1929, and then attended OSU for a short time due to the depression. After returning to Dayville, she was hired by R.J. Johnson as the extension agent of Grant County. She lived with Sheriff Cy Bingham and his wife, Connie, in Canyon City. She left her job at the county Extension Offi ce in July of 1932 to marry James A. Cant on July 7, 1932. They celebrated their honeymoon on Aldridge Peak, herding a band of sheep from the Cant Ranch. On July 5, 1933, their fi rst daughter, Elizabeth Ann Cant, was born on the Cant Ranch. Three more children followed her: Jamesina Kathleen Cant, Kerma Jean Cant and James Leander Cant. After raising four children and working on the Cant Ranch, she went to work at the Dayville School as head cook from fall 1968-1977. They moved to Imbler December 1977, after the sale of the Cant Ranch to National Park Service. At Imbler, her child raising began again with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She supported and at- tended their school and community activities until she moved into assisted living. She continued to keep track of their endeav- ors until her passing. She was a lifetime member of Eastern Star and Rebecca’s. Her four children, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild survive her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, and her brother Lloyd Erikson, sister Willia Erickson Keeton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grant County Museum, PO Box 464, Canyon City, OR 97820 or the Ranch and Rodeo Museum, 241 E. Main St., John Day, OR 97845. Online condolences may be shared at lfc@lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. A morning drive ADVANTAGE DENTAL CLINICS Advantage Dental Group PC Contibuted photo DO YOU NEED A CROWN? Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm Ranchers Ron and Jolene Burnette run cattle through Galena. $59 DOWN & $59 A MONTH Call to schedule your appointment with Advantage Dental today. Some resrtrictions may apply. 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk 750 West Main John Day, OR 97845 debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com 888-468-0022 Emergencies, most Insurance Plans and Oregon Health Plan Patients are all welcome. Jessie Lee Horlacher (1925 - 2017) In the words of Leslie, “My adorable, sassy, yodeling grandma got to meet Jesus last night.” On February 19th, 2017, with Gene, Neree and Randy by her side, in the home she loved, Mom peacefully slipped away from us. But, we are certain she caused quite a stir on the other side! We rejoice that she is free but we will miss her wellspring of joy, peace, humor and love for the Lord and people around her. She was many things - a friend to all, a mentor, encourager, teacher, gardener, party organizer, world traveling “a go-go girl,” barber/beautician, poet, entertainer, seamstress, Fair and Rodeo Queen, PTA president, actor/director and encouraged many people to live authentic lives for Jesus. Jessie Lee was born in Dayville, Oregon, on January 19, 1925 to Charles and Alcye Moore who moved west from Kentucky. She had six siblings: Martha, Charles, James, Don, Zella Vee and Peggy. After graduating high-school she attended Oregon State University. In 1947, she married Carl Horlacher and they settled on a small ranch in Otis Orchards where they raised their children, Gene, Kraig and Neree. Jess loved people - especially young people - which inspired them to foster parent, adding some wonderful young people who became a permanent part of the family. 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