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Business Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, August 29, 2018 First-class secondhand Twice Upon A Time has an eclectic mix By Richard Hanners Blue Mountain Eagle The Eagle/Richard Hanners Lloyd Fuller recently opened Twice Upon A Time, a secondhand and antique shop, at the corner of Main and Front streets in Prairie City. A cross between Ro- deo Drive and the Salvation Army — an eclectic assort- ment of collectibles, thrift items, contemporary and an- tique furniture, jewelry and refurbished mattresses. That’s how Lloyd Full- er describes Lloyd’s Twice Upon A Time, his new store in the historic Masonic Building at Front and Main streets in Prairie City. Fuller moved to Prairie City from Port Orford in June after running a similar store there for 7 1/2 years. He said he enjoys the small-town am- biance of Prairie City. “It’s a little like Mayber- ry,” he said. Fuller has been in the sec- ondhand and antique busi- A3 ness for about 13 years. He said business at the new store started out slow, but that could be because of all the heat, which dissuaded shop- pers. About half of his cus- tomers are visitors passing through, and half are locals, including some repeat cus- tomers, he said. Much of the inventory came with him, but he said he takes consignment items. Refurbished mattresses were a big part of his business in Port Orford, he said, and fur- niture sells well. “We’re always looking for good quality furniture,” he said. Twice Upon A Time is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sat- urdays or by appointment by calling 406-214-9176. Cloud 9 is dream job for hairstylist Many pampering options at John Day salon By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Hair stylist Shyanne Delano recently was applying a balay- age color with a paintbrush to her client’s hair at Cloud 9 Hair Salon, owned by Laura Saul, in John Day. Balayage, the French word for “to sweep” or “to paint,” gives hair a sun-kissed appear- ance for a soft, natural look. Delano launched her career locally after graduating from Eastern Oregon College of In- dustrial Arts in John Day last December. She’s been soaking in knowledge from Saul ever since that time. “Working with Laura has been amazing,” Delano said. “She shows me all of her tips and tricks.” She added that Saul has helped her learn to formulate hair colors. “Most people would say I specialize in color,” Saul said. “It’s something I definitely en- joy.” Saul said she’s been happy to share her expertise with Delano over the past eight months. “It’s been fun to work with her and see how she’s grown,” Saul said. “We’ve also been able to learn things from each other, so it goes both ways.” Saul has owned Cloud 9 for 13 years and has been at the 185 SE Dayton St. location in John Day for four years. Saul offers color and cuts, including balayage, hombre and foil techniques, as well as men’s and children’s cuts, updos, wed- ding styles and more. Delano provides haircuts and color, manicures, acrylic nails and pedicures. She also offers makeup tutorials and some fa- cials and waxing. Debbie Prophet also works at the salon, specializing in facials, waxing, microdermabrasion, red light therapy, eyebrow and eyelash tints and eyebrow lifts. Saul and her husband, Mitch, recently welcomed their baby daughter, Laney. Laura plans to stay home with the baby and 2.5-year-old son Corbin until the first week in October. Delano will take on extra cli- ents while Saul is on maternity leave. “I like the personal connec- tion with clients and keeping up with what’s new with them,” she The Eagle/Richard Hanners From left, Michael McClung and Joel Coombs have brought their general contracting experience from Portland to Grant County, offering a wide range of services. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Hairsylist Shyanne Delano applies a balayage coloring technique for her client at Cloud 9 in John Day. Delano is working some extra hours while business owner Laura Saul is on maternity leave. General contractor makes a return to his county roots Joel Coombs offers a wide range of services By Richard Hanners Contributed photos/Meaghan Leigh Photography Blue Mountain Eagle ABOVE: Laura Saul is owner of Cloud 9 in John Day. BELOW: Esthetician Debbie Prophet offers facials at Cloud 9. Cloud 9 Hair Salon is located at 185 SE Dayton St. in John Day. said. “I wrote a letter to myself in middle school about this be- ing my dream job.” She said she has her family to thank for helping her achieve her dream, including her hus- band, Logan Delano, who is finishing school to become a paramedic. Shyanne keeps busy, work- ing long hours on most days she’s at work. “I like making people feel pretty,” she said. Cloud 9 is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sat- urdays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 541-575-0225. This pedicure chair hits the spot for pampering at Cloud 9. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter The Eagle/Angel Carpenter • Stallion Services • Colt Starting • Horse Training • Lessons • Horseshoeing After 20 years in the Portland area, Joel Coombs has returned to Grant Coun- ty and opened up a general contracting business. Coombs was raised on a ranch east of Prairie City but finished high school in Portland, where he went to work in the build- ings trades. He started out building five-story high apartment buildings before working for several mainte- nance companies. Sometimes that took him to tough neighborhoods, where repairs to drywall and doors were common. He also worked in Port- land’s Pearl District, where gentrification was taking place in a former industrial neighborhood. Coombs went into busi- ness for himself in 2017 and moved to Grant County in June. Joining him from Portland is Michael Mc- Clung, who has known and worked with Coombs for the past 20 years. Coombs offers experi- ence in remodeling, reno- vation, maintenance, hard- wood flooring, drywall, plumbing and general car- pentry. He doesn’t build houses, but he’ll take on garages, decks, unfinished basements, bathrooms, kitchens, windows, doors and roof repairs. He said he picked up fine carpentry experi- ence working on historic buildings in Portland that owners were restoring. He has a state contracting li- cense and is bonded and insured. He recently worked on a home up Pine Creek that included light fixtures, an attic fan, exterior doors, a new roof and siding for the shop, toilets and painting. He said he’ll take on jobs across Grant County. Coombs recalled being one of two teenagers in Prairie City who were ar- dent skateboarders. In Port- land, he volunteered for 20 years for Skate Church, a nonprofit Christian minis- try. Coombs said he has lots of family and friends in Grant County. “We’re glad to be back, and we’re here to stay,” he said. To contact Joel Coombs General Contracting, call 503-313-5860 or email jcoombsgc@gmail.com. 92 RANCH HOME OF “ISAIAH NINE” Working to provide versatile cow horses with size and speed. 541-523-6377 541-963-6577 541-573-6377 541-576-2160 76266 Ryan & Ann Preuit • 541-519-2495 20743 Medical Springs Hwy, Baker City, OR 97814 overhandslider@gmail.com • preuitquarterhorses.com
