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Fourth of July Blue Mountain Eagle The color guard led the Fourth of July parade in Prairie City. Four festively dressed girls await the start of the Fourth of July parade in Prairie City. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Katie Johnson, 15, Mt. Vernon, sang the national anthem for the public. A7 A miniature pony pulls two members of the Stiner family in the Fourth of July parade in Prairie City. Prairie City Fourth pleases crowd Well-attended family-friendly event By Richard Hanners Blue Mountain Eagle Fire trucks made up most of the vehicles or floats at this year’s Fourth of July parade in Prairie City, including Prairie City Fire Department’s giant deuce-and-a-half and antique Ford. People from across Grant County lined Front Street around noon. Young children scrambled to scoop up candy thrown from the floats under bright blue skies. Katie Johnson, 15, Mt. Ver- non, sang the national anthem when the color guard reached McHaley Avenue. Johnson typically performs bluegrass with family members. Johnson is gathering funds for her Calvary Horse Camp, which will be held at the Cor- nerstone Christian Fellowship Church in John Day and the Grant County Fairgrounds A young girl on the Prairie Baptist Church Vacation Bible School float throws candy to kids on the sidewalk during the Fourth of July parade in Prairie City. Eagle photos/Richard Hanners Smokey Bear high-fives a young girl during the Fourth of July parade in Prairie City. from July 29 through Aug. 3. This is the first year of her service project, Johnson said. The camp will provide riding opportunities for foster girls ages 9-12 from Grants Pass, Eugene, Salem, Pendleton and Portland, she said. Prairie City resident Anna Marie Smith recently assumed the mantle for coordinating the Prairie City Fourth of July parade. Wanda Winegar orga- nized things in past years. The grand marshal this year was former Prairie City Fire Chief Dean Hicks, who drove his red 1991 Corvette in the parade. A long line quickly formed near City Hall following the parade for tri-tip barbecue and strawberry shortcake. Hundreds of vehicles pulled up to the Oxbow Ranch out- side of town around dusk for the city-sponsored fireworks display. Parade results Grand Champion: Grant County Wild- fire Softball Team Classic Car First: Antique fire truck from the Prairie City Fire Department Second: Grumpy’s Graphics Third: Sherri Dowdy Float First: Sam Palmer and family Second: Prairie City Senior Center Third: Grant County Wildfire Softball Team Walking Individual First: Lloyd Fuller for Twice Upon A Time Non-motorized First: Tucker Carpenter on his mountain bike Walking Group First: American Legion color guard Second: Chester’s Thriftway Third: Prairie City High School cheer- leaders and dance team Horse-drawn First: Del Raymond’s wagon and quarter horses Second: Stiner family cart and minia- ture pony Mounted Group First: Grant County Fair and Rodeo Court, Queen Trinity Hutchison and Princess Courtney Nichols Decorated Vehicle First: Blue Mountain Care Center ATVs and Dirt Bike First: Gracey Kenyon on her dirt bike Demolition Derby Car First: Tyler Nodine Second: Steve Patterson Truck First: Thunderbolt Fire Service Second: Malheur National Forest Emergency Vehicle First: John Day City and Rural Fire Department Second: Prairie City City and Rural Fire Department Celebrating the Fourth in Monument Blue Mountain Eagle Eagle photos/Alixandra Hand A clown rides a unicycle in the parade. Participating in the parade was a tall order at the Monument Fourth of July Jubilee. 1809 First Street • Baker City • (541)523-5439 BARGAIN MATINEE IN ( ) Adults $7 ALL FILMS $6 ON TIGHTWAD TUESDAY Horseshoes First: Cody Cole and David Hud- son, 50/50 pot Corn hole First: Heath Vaughan and Jake Kralman, 50/50 pot 4-H Color Run 5K First: Josh Thomas, 24:45 Second: Brittany Desadier, 24:46 Third: Jordan Desadier, 24:47 Parade results Best of Show: Aubrey Bowlus and Kyla Emerson Horse Division First: Taylor Hamilton and Jenna Kelli Ambulance Crew First: Stacey Cox and Casey Pogue Walking Group First: Molly Jean and Mary Cade Fire Crew First: Archie Osborn Motorcycle First: Weston Hamilton $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth ABOVE: Children ride in the parade at the Monument Fourth of July Jubilee. LEFT: Weston Hamilton won first place in the Motorcycle Division. Michael B. 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After the parade, peo- ple enjoyed events in the park, including bobbing for apples and a display of patriotically themed quilts and knitted items at the basketball court. Carson McKay, who will be a junior at Prairie City School this fall, auc- tioned off desserts. Lonnie Lawrence, who spearheaded games and activities, said it was a fun and enjoyable day. “The kids games were well attended, and ev- eryone seemed to have a good time,” she said. “We had a really good turnout, much better than expected, and did quite well.” Blue Mountain Eagle MyEagleNews.com Don’t get left behind, call today! Kim Kell 541-575-0710
