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A16 News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, July 26, 2017 DERBY FUNDING Continued from Page A1 a local option levy to voters,” Green said. In other city news, a re- cent poll conducted by Or- egon Solutions, an agency that helps communities build consensus about an enhancement project, identi- fied the Innovation Gateway as a priority. The Innovation Gateway Jamie Cernazanu sings the national anthem before the demolition derby Saturday, July 22. Eagle photos/Rylan Boggs Cody Frazier of John Day sits in his car after being knocked out of the 28th annual demolition derby at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday, July 22. fund other events including the ’62 Days celebration in June. With only two truck en- tries, this year’s derby did not feature a truck heat, but is a 53-acre property pur- chased by the city to improve city connectivity, create a new wastewater treatment facility and open the doors for a number of possible im- provement projects. The survey included 330 participants, the majority of which lived in John Day or visited at least once a week. Other priorities, in order, were a recreation center, improved housing options, high-speed internet and a Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm Mendy Sharpe FNP Apppointments available 28th annual demolition derby organizers hope to have more entries next year. “We want to put on a show,” Farrell said. “That’s the main thing: putting on a show for the crowd.” $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth Beauty contest: Eddy Hicks Those surveyed also felt John Day should become an innovation center for agri- culture, food production and education. Mayor Ron Lundbom said he thought partnering with Oregon Solutions was a good investment so far and said it was nice to see the county, hospital and school district all on the same page. He said the high survey response rate impressed Or- egon Solutions, which was not accustomed to so many responses for such a small group. Lundbom was also sur- prised at the importance of arts and culture to locals. marketing campaign. Steady jobs in new indus- tries were an overwhelming top choice for what might draw people to John Day. A strong educational system was also important, accord- ing to Green. Many of those surveyed said they thought the Kam Wah Chung Museum and improved arts and cultural opportunities were import- ant in attracting people to the area. THE EMOJI MOVIE PG Kids/Family, Animation. Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji. FRI - THURS (12:45) (4:10) 7:10 9:45 DUNKIRK PG-13 Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. FRI - THURS (12:45) (4:00) 7:00 9:40 VALERIAN & THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS PG-13 A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. FRI - THURS (12:45) (3:45) 6:45 9:35 First place: Nick Stiner, $2,000 Second place: Douglas Hills, $1,500 Third place: Cody Frazier, $500 Most aggressive driver: Wayne Saul Hard luck winner: Jonathan Schmeck Ed Moulton shakes hands with another driver after the end of their heat in the demolition derby. ECLIPSE Continued from Page A1 Williams said residents and business owners should stock up on supplies early. “Get it done now,” he said. “Don’t wait on it, be- cause it may not be avail- able, or the crowds may be so big that you may not want to get out.” Williams said, personally, he is planning to have extra food and water for seven days. He recommends res- idents have one gallon of drinking water a day per per- son, as well as food, medi- cation and other necessities. 05935 Continued from Page A1 Stiner described it as “just a plain Jane, regular, sturdy body car.” “We had a motor that fit in it and a tranny that would run, so we figured why not,” he said. The 17 other vehicles were all American-made models ranging from the ear- ly ’70s to late ’90s. The cars were divided into three heats. Cars that sur- vived the heats could com- pete in the main event for a chance to win the $2,000 first-place prize. “It’s pretty amazing how bad a car can get beat up and then get back in there,” organizer Hugh Farrell said. Depsite the violent nature of the derby, there were no injuries this year, something Farrell said is typical. The derby is hosted annu- ally by the Whiskey Gulch Gang, and proceeds help Baker City 2830 10th St. • 541-524-0122 Every other Monday at Blue Mountain Hospital 170 Ford Rd. • 541-575-1311 The doctor sp eaks Spanish - El doctor habla Espanol ˜ 541-523-6377 All the towns in Grant County are expected to be affected by heavy traffic be- cause all are in the path of totality. “One stalled vehicle could back up traffic for miles,” he said. “I’m reasonably confi- dent ODOT will be able to keep the roads open. In town is a different matter because that is where everybody is converging.” Filling vehicle fuel tanks and having cash on hand, in case ATMs and debit ma- chines are down, are also im- portant, he said. Extra people could mean extra crime, so Williams sug- gested increasing security around businesses, homes and vehicles. Cellphone service could also be disrupted, especially during peak times. Williams has an incident management team, which in- cludes five first responders from throughout the state, as well as a communications trailer with a staff of 10, and all are volunteering their time. “Plan on being inconve- nienced, and be patient,” he said. “This isn’t going to be that hard to get through. There is an end.” 541-963-6577 The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. eomediagroup.com 541-573-6377 541-523-6377 05948 CAUTION Old Photos Kids - Famil y - Trophy Wildlife - E tc. 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