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Fourth of July Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 27, 2018 A9 Small towns make big plans for Fourth of July Monument, Wednesday, July 4 Blue Mountain Eagle Four of Grant County’s small towns are gearing up for grand Fourth of July cel- ebrations. The fun includes parades, games, a car show, food and fireworks — the only trouble will be choosing which fes- tivities to attend. Dayville will be decked out with patriotically dec- orated pallets, and visitors can view a car show before the “Stars & Stripes for Day- ville!” parade. Prairie City’s parade starts with a great bang from a cannon, and this year’s theme is “The Biggest Small Town 4th of July Celebra- tion.” The DeWitt Museum will have free admission again this year, and Prairie City’s fireworks are at the Oxbow Ranch at dusk. Prairie City parade orga- nizer Anna Smith said the idea behind the theme is “go big or go home — the bigger the better.” She said she’s taken the Fourth of July celebration under her wing to promote her hometown, bridge the gap between Prairie City and nearby communities and en- courage people to visit the town and businesses. “I just want to see the gap close up and get everybody happy about the area,” she said. Monument’s parade is followed by old-fashioned games for all ages, such as cornhole, in the park and at 10 p.m. the “best fireworks in Grant County,” according to organizers. Long Creek’s historical society holds a barbecue luncheon at noon for their annual Founders Day cele- bration, highlighting settlers of the town. Dayville’s grand marshal is Mary MacArthur, Prairie City’s grand marshal is Dean Hicks and Monument’s 7-11 a.m., Biscuits and gra- vy breakfast in the park 7:30 a.m., 4-H Color Run, call Sahara at 541-924-2532 for registration 9 a.m., Horseshoes, $5 per person, 50/50 prize pot 9:30 a.m., Booths and silent auction starts 10 a.m., Parade 11 a.m., Family games open 1 p.m., Cornhole Contest, $5 per person, 50/50 prize pot 2 p.m., Apple bobbing con- test with prizes 3 p.m., Duck race drops at the bridge 5 p.m., Pie auction begins and silent auction ends 10 p.m., Fireworks over the river Eagle file photo Eagle file photo Hayla Reilly rides as a rodeo princess in last year’s Prairie City Fourth of July Parade. She won the sweepstakes prize, representing Mountain View Mini Mart. grand marshal is Judy Har- ris. Dayville, June 30, July 3-4 Saturday, June 30 9 a.m., 3 on 3 Basket- ball Tournament at Dayville School. Entry fee is $20 and registration is at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Taylor at 541-805-9462 Tuesday, July 3 10 a.m., Swap ’Til You Drop, Fish House Inn & RV Park begins, continues July 4 6:30 p.m., Barbecue din- ner, Dayville Community Hall 8 p.m., Dance with no- host bar, Dayville Communi- ty Hall Wednesday, July 4 8-9 a.m., Breakfast at the Grayson Schmadeka tows his baby sister, Everleigh, in the 2017 Dayville Fourth of July Parade. Community Church 9 a.m., Classic Car Show registration, city hall 9:15 a.m., Parade line-up and judging, east of town 10 a.m., Parade 11 a.m., Jakeburgers served in front of city hall, horseshoe tournament and car show at city park 11:30 a.m., Baked goods auction, city park, with duck race at noon 1-4 p.m., DeWitt Muse- um has free admission, gold panning and Play-Doh for kids 1 p.m., FFA Tri-Tip Barbe- cue, near city hall Dusk, Fireworks at Oxbow Ranch Long Creek, Wednesday, July 4 12 p.m., Ninth annual Founders Day Celebration, picnic at the community cen- ter near park. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, and attendees are asked to bring a salad or dessert. Prairie City, Wednesday, July 4 7-10 a.m., Calvary Horse Camp Breakfast, teen center 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Green Thumb Garden Club’s Straw- berry Shortcake, near city hall 11:15 a.m., Parade judg- ing, line-up begins at 9 a.m. 12 p.m., Parade 1 p.m., Fay Burril Memo- rial Horseshoe Tournament, near city hall NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE For the City of Mt. Vernon 2018 ELECTION FOR MAYOR AND (2) CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS Notice is hereby given under the provisions of The City of Mt. Vernon Charter adopted July 10, 1990 the filing deadline for persons wishing to run for the Mayor and two Council member positions to be elected during the November 6, 2018 General Election on or before Tuesday, August 28, 2018 By 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Vernon City Hall Nominating filing forms and petitions will be available at Mt. Vernon City Hall during regular business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Nominating petitions shall contain at least 34 signatures of qualified electors residing within The City of Mt. Vernon hat are registered voters. A fee of $10.00 must be paid by the filing deadline if a nomination petition is not used and an individual wishes to declare his or her candidacy. Tami Kowing, City Recorder 62657 Join us in 63011 Prairie City for… Dayville 2018 4th of July for Dayville! SATURDAY JUNE 30th 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Dayville School. Registration 8:00 a.m. Play begins at 9:00 a.m. Entry fee $20. Contact Taylor at 541-805-9462 for more information. TUESDAY, JULY 3rd 10:00 a.m. – Swap ‘Til You Drop – Buy, Sell, Trade Market, Fish House Inn & RV Park, call 541-987-2124 for more information or to reserve a spot to sell your goods! Before the parade… After the parade… Katie Johnson singing The National Anthem Calvary Horse Camp Breakfast at the Teen Center 7am - 10am Parade Judging 11:15am parade line up begins at 9:00am Green Thumb Garden Club Strawberry Shortcake - next to city hall. 10am - 4pm Merchant Sales at local businesses! Fay Burril Memorial Horseshoe Tournament 1pm - next to city hall. Re-dedication of City Water Fountain DeWitt Museum – FREE admission Gold Panning and Play-Doh for kids at DeWitt 1pm – 4pm FFA Tri-Tip BBQ next to city hall. 1pm - till it is gone! Merchant sales at local businesses! 6:30 – Dinner, Community Hall Barbecued Sandwiches or Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Chips, Cookie, Drink 8:00 – Dance with No Host Bar, Community Hall Music @ 9pm (Wasteland Kings) $5.00 cover charge. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th Swap ‘Til You Drop Continues…. 8:00-9:00 am – Breakfast, Community Church 9:00 – Classic Car Show Registration, City Hall 9:15 – Parade Line-up & Judging, East of Town 10:00 – Parade, Franklin Avenue 3 Divisions – Motorized, Non-motorized and Kids’. GRAND MARSHAL Mary MacArthur One of a kind ribbons for the winners in all divisions. Best of Parade Prize (special ribbon & cash award) given to the entry that best depicts the theme! 11:00 – Jakeburgers, In front of City Hall 11:00 – Horseshoe Tournament, City Park 11:00 – Car Show, City Park, see additional flier. 11:00 – Water Balloon Fun Games, City Park, All ages welcomed. Guaranteed wetness! 11:30 – Baked Good Auction, City Park, Delicious goodies with proceeds benefitting the Hall. 12:00 – Duck Race, City Park, $5 per duck. $200 1st place cash award, with additional cash and merchandise prizes. 12:15 – Winners of the Duck Race & Pallet Contest Announced, with prizes awarded. All events are subject to change. Continue to check the PO Bulletin Board for schedule updates, or contact City Hall 541-987-2188 or dville@ortelco.net. 65196 65194
