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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Youth Arts Program wraps up fourth season 13 youth showcase talents in Dayville By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Thirteen kids capped a week-long arts camp in Day- ville, Summer at the YAP (Youth Arts Program), with an evening performance June 30 at Dayville School. Parents and friends clapped for the youth as they presented the play “Humpty Dumpty,” piano and violin so- los, choir ensembles and band performances and more. The youth, ranging in age from 4-17, also displayed art- work in the hallway. This is the fourth summer for the arts program, directed by Rebecca Bogardus. “They accomplished al- most as much as a two-week camp,” she said. “It was amazing.” Faced with a few confl ict- ing summer activities, the camp was shortened from two weeks to one week. Teachers helping with this year’s program were Janine Goodwin, Samantha Floyd, Kathy Sherwood and Peggy Murphy with assistant teach- ers and parent volunteers lending a hand. “It was fast-paced and fun,” Goodwin said. “This is the best week of my year.” She added, “They come in, and I’m not sure how it’s go- ing to work, and they always surprise me.” Ten-year-old Brooklyn Terry said she had fun being a part of the play. “It was the ‘true’ story of Humpty Dumpty with an in- vestigation into why he fell,” she said. Floyd, who started out as a student and is now a teacher, said the program gives youth a chance to try a new instru- ment. In addition to teaching, she played the bassoon in the band ensemble. Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter A Youth Arts Program group ensemble performs Friday in Dayville, including, from left, Katrine Bogardus, Jessica Reames, Riley Robertson and Samantha Floyd. Giving a final bow June 30 at the Youth Arts Program performance at Dayville Elementary School are, from left, Trey Hall, Vincent Raschio and Brighton McLane. Violin teacher Janine Goodwin works with Bentley Hall as he performs at the Youth Arts Program presentation. Riley Robertson performs on cello at the Youth Arts Program presentation June 30 at Dayville School. “I think it’s a great oppor- tunity for the kids to branch Paid for by the family of Billy Drinkwater B IRTHS T IMMINS 24/7 F ORECAST A UTOMATED : 541-575-1122 R OAD CONDITIONS : 511; TRIPCHECK . COM WWW . BLUEMOUNTAINEAGLE . COM / INFO NOAA W EATHER R ADIO FOR J OHN D AY 162.500 MHz Ruth Holmes, 90, passed away Saturday, July 1, at Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. A me- morial service was held Friday, July 7, at the John Day Golf Club. Her ashes will be interred at a later date at the cemetery in Burns. She was born Dec. 13, 1926, in Mt. Vernon at the Fletcher Ranch to George and Mae Belle Hammons (Fletcher). She grew up and attend- ed school in Mt. Vernon through the 10th grade. She quit school to go to work and help with family fi nances. The fam- ily moved to Burns in 1939. In 1942, Holmes and sister Diddy traveled by bus to Los Angeles to fi nd jobs. They worked at a restaurant for three months and returned home to Burns due to an illness in the family. On May 7, 1945, she married Merrill V. Anderson in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She worked as a cook at cafes in Burns: Palace, Elkhorn and Arrowhead. She also cooked at the Wounded Buffalo in Mt. Vernon. In the early ’70s, she and sister Babs ran the Town Tavern in Stevenson, Washington. In 1977, she opened the Wagon Wheel Café in Mt. Vernon. Around the mid- to late-1990s she and sisters Babs and Diddy ran the Wagon Wheel Tavern in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her daughter Phyllis Propeck (Dan) of Mt. Vernon; son Val Anderson of Hines; seven grandchil- dren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughters Sheri Lemrick (Jack) and Marilyn Francis (Jerry); brothers Joe David Ham- mons, Harlan Hammons, Richard Hammons and George (Perk) Hammons; sisters Roberta (Babs) Hammons, Della (Diddy) Steele, Norma Fry and Violet Yarber; and grandson Andy Lemrick. For those who would like to make a donation in memo- ry of Holmes, the family suggests Home Health & Hospice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Ser- vices, PO Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences may be shared at tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. Oren ‘Jerry’ Sterling Moore Sept. 28, 1929 - July 1, 2017 Oren “Jerry” Sterling Moore was born on Sept. 28, 1929, just outside Prineville to Ernest “Pat” and Alma Moore from Baker County. He has one brother and two sisters. Moore married Patty Francis on July 27, 1979. He has two daughters, two sons, fi ve stepdaughters and three stepsons. He also has numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He retired from the Air Force after 22 1/2 years as a master sergeant and computer technician. He served in England, Cana- da, Korea and the Philippines. Moore coached bowling in Labrador, Alaska, and holds a 189 average. He loved to bowl, golf and fi sh. He was also a member of the Moose and Elks lodges. He died on July 1 at Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. A private interment with full Air Force military honors was held at Canyon City Cemetery. He will be missed and loved by all. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of a person’s choice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PO Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences may be shared at tamispinevalleyfuner- alhome.com. Carl Dennis Jan. 19, 1962 - July 2, 2017 Carl Dennis, 55, of Mitchell passed away Sunday, July 2, surrounded by loved ones. He was born Jan. 19, 1962, in Texas. He was raised primarily in Mitchell and John Day and graduated from Grant Union High School in 1980. Whisper- ing Pines Funeral Home in Prineville is assisting the family with arrangements. For the full obituary, visit whispering- pinesfh.com. 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 submitted 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. THANK YOU Vacancy To all the residents and businesses of Grant County, your donations for silent auction items, dinner and dessert were amazing and more than expected. We just want to express our gratitude and appreciation! From all members of Jessie Elliott’s family About Obituaries Rosemary Manor, a local adult foster care home, is now accepting applications for a vacancy. We provide almost any level of care required. Our home is located in John Day with a beautiful view of the city and mountains. Care is provided in a home-like setting for maximum comfort. We welcome you to make our house your home. For more information call Alysia Hafer at 541 575-0918 or Bob Phillips at 541 620-0123. 05874 L AST W EEK ’ S T EMPS J OHN D AY ..................................................................... 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Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Breed- ing of Oregon City and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Timmins of Vancouver. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Max Breeding of Monument. 05901 Billy Drinkwater, longtime resident of Grant County, passed away Saturday, July 8th, at Valley View Assisted Living in John Day, Oregon. He was surrounded by his loving family members, friends, and the caring staff there at the center. Billy is survived by his daughter Jean, stepdaughter Judy (Jerry), son Ronny (Carolyn), son Jerry (Sue), stepson John (Irene), and many grand and great- grandchildren. Billy was preceded in death by his wife of 19 years, Frances, and later preceded in death by his second wife of 40 years, Betty. Our father was blessed to have these two wonderful women in his life. He is also preceded in death by his son, Jay (Geneva). Billy was born on May 28, 1917, in Burns, Oregon, and was raised in the Burns and Crane, Oregon area. After attending Oregon State and his marriage to Frances he began his cattle ranching business first briefly in Burns, and then near Prairie City, Oregon in 1942. It was here that Billy raised his family and ran a very successful cattle business for the next 40 years. Billy loved his community and “John Day Valley.” He enjoyed serving over the years in many different capacities. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. The family has asked that donations be directed to Home Health/Hospice here in Grant County. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15th, at the LDS chapel in John Day at 10:30 a.m. Service has been entrusted to Driskill’s Memorial Chapel. out and learn anything they want to learn,” she said. Next fall, Bogardus will lead a choir, string ensemble and possibly an orchestra, de- pending on interest. For more information, call Bogardus at 541-987-2440. 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