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Blue Mountain Eagle The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmeagle.com. For meetings this week, see our list in the classifieds. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 Democrats meeting • 6:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall Local Democrats are encouraged to attend. For more infor- mation, call 541-542-2633. Calendar Wednesday, April 25, 2018 WHAT’S HAPPENING FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Child sexual abuse prevention program • 2-4 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organiza- tions that serve youth and individuals concerned about the safe- ty of children. Community members are welcome. For more information, contact Lisa Weigum at lweigum@gobhi.net or Tracey Blood at pcaorinfo@gmail.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 28 • 6-8 p.m., Long Creek Community Center Local election candidates will attend a question and answer meeting. All county residents are invited to attend. For more information, call Linda Hunt at 541-519-4663. TUESDAY, MAY 1 Sen. Ron Wyden town hall • 9 a.m., Prairie City School new gym U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, will hold an open-to-all town hall meeting as part of an ongoing “listening to the future” tour. Mad Hatters meeting • 11:30 a.m., Mabel’s Cafe, 295 S. Canyon Blvd., Canyon City The Grant County chapter will gather for a luncheon meet- ing. For more information, call Gwen at 916-212-2978. THANK YOU On behalf of the Mt. Vernon Grange we would like to give a big " Thank You " to the Grant County Farm Bureau and the Grant County Fair Manager, Mindy Winegar, for helping us sponsor the Candidate's Forum held on April 22 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion. We would also like to give a " Big Thanks " to Ted Ferrioli for being our moderator. He did an excellent job of keeping things going. We would also like to thank the candidates for their participation, as well as the public who came to listen. All in all it was a well-attended, very successful event. Please exercise your right to vote on election day, May 15th. MARY ELLEN BROOKS MT.VERNON GRANGE #659 Reasons to • 7 a.m., Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day Ride a bike from Prairie City, run or walk from Pine Creek or Dog Creek roads or stroll from Seventh Street Complex back to the hospital. Register at Blue Mountain Hospice at 422 W. Main St. in John Day by April 27, or register at the hospital parking lot the morning of the race. Buses will take partic- ipants to their starting points beginning at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded, including youngest and oldest participant, and all participating kids receive a gift. The registration fee is $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 6-18, free for kids 5 and under with an adult or $50 for immediate family groups with a maximum of six members. For more information, call Blue Mountain Hospice at 541-575-1648. • 2 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds The race will be broadcast in the pavilion and sales barn. Admission is by donation, and the event is for adults ages 21 and older. Spitfire Cocktails will have a no-host bar, and food vendors will be present. Best dressed couple will win a prize, and a hat contest as well as games and raffles will be held. All proceeds will go towards the remodel of Keerins Hall. For more information, call the fairgrounds office at 541-575-1900. • 6 p.m., Dayville School gymnasium Proceeds will benefit Cheryl Hubbird in her fight against cancer. The silent auction begins at 5:45 p.m., dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the live auction begins at 7 p.m. On the menu is pulled pork and sloppy joes with sides, drinks and dessert. The cost for ages 11 and up is $10, and $5 for 10 and under. Tickets are available through local area merchants or by contacting Skip Inscore at 541-987-2383. Auction items or financial donations are appreciated and may be arranged through Inscore. Town hall meeting Strut, Stride, Straddle and Stroll Kentucky Derby party CH Strong dinner MONDAY, APRIL 30 SATURDAY, MAY 5 • 9 a.m., John Day Fire Hall Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and a no-host lun- cheon will be held at the Outpost restaurant. Topics for this seminar are genealogical pitfalls and how to avoid them, im- migration details, how to discover more information in death records and how to bring your ancestors’ story to life. Pam Vestal, owner of Generations Genealogy, will present the classes. Early registration is $35, and registration at the door is $40. For more information or to register, call 541-932-4718 or 541-575-1431. • Parks and Recreation office, 845 1/2 Bridge St., John Day Registration for players is due by April 27 to John Day-Can- yon City Parks and Recreation. A late fee of $5 will apply to those turned in after the date. The registration fee is $45, or $50 for out of district, and a scholarship fund is available on request. For questions or to receive a registration form, visit jdccparksandrec.weebly.com or contact Bobbee Hueckman at 541-575-0110. • 6 p.m., Long Creek School All proceeds will go to the Long Creek ambulance crew and volunteer fire department. Live and silent auctions will be held, along with a 50/50 drawing and fire engine auction. Dinner in- cludes sides, dessert and beverages. Admission is by donation. For more information or to make reservations, call the city of Long Creek at 541-421-3601 or email info@cityoflongcreek. com. Wars,” David Bowie and Disney with some costume themes. A visit from Stormtroopers is expected. For more information, call Rebecca Bogardus at 541-987-2440. Genealogical Society spring seminar T-ball registration deadline Tri-tip dinner and auctions A11 Gospel bluegrass concert Eagle file photo Dr. Zac Bailey pushes two of his children, Sam and Agnes, during the Strut, Stride, Straddle and Stroll last year. This year, the event takes place May 5. FRIDAY, MAY 4 May the Fourth: A Concert of Epic Propor- tions • 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 126 Canton St., John Day The Juniper Arts Council and Youth Arts Program will present a concert at 7 p.m. at the John Day Methodist Church. Admission is free with donations accepted. A string orchestra, two youth guitar groups and a junior, intermediate and show choir will perform music from “Lord of the Rings,” “Star • 3 p.m., Long Creek Seventh-day Adventist Friendship Hall Walla Walla-based musical group Hand Picked will per- form and a fellowship meal will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call Vivian Morris at 541-421-3868. May Day Dinner • Monument Senior Center • 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Both seatings will feature a prime rib dinner prepared by Ed Andersen. A silent auction will be held, and dona- tion of pies for the dinner is appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Monument first responders. Tickets are $20 for single, $30 for a couple and $7.50 for ages 6-12. Reservations are required. For tickets, call Carrie Jewell at 541-934-2078, Rose Howe at 541-934-2088 or Carolyn Thomas at 541- 934-2495. WE HAVE MOVED! Grant County Veteran Services can now be found at 530 E. Main St., Suite 5, in John Day (ne”t to the health department). You can call 541-620-8057, or find us on Facebook at “Grant County, Oregon Veteran Services” Katee is also at the Monument Senior Center the SECOND TUESDAY of every month! Scott Myers as Grant County Judge The Canyon Creek complex fire of 2015 was the most devastating event in the county’s history with 47 homes and 112,000 acres burned. A packed circuit court room of concerned citizens requested an investigation. Judge Myers admitted to having family members that worked as fire fighters and voted NO. Myers did not act ethically and recuse himself but instead put his personal interests above those of whom he represents. Scott Myers has “gone along to get along” in his years as commissioner and county judge. He has ignored co-ordination which is a law that gives the county court equal standing with government entities. Instead Grant County has come on the short end of the stick by allowing others to have the upper hand. Scott Myers has admitted to “institutional thinking” but does not take into consideration the 2002 initiative that calls for Grant County citizens to participate in stewardship of natural resources on public lands. His years of “experience” he touts does not reflect positive actions on behalf of the county. NO RE-ELECTION FOR SCOTT MYERS Paid for by Ron Ballard and Dave Traylor 52971 Grant County can no longer afford Scott Myers as judge.
