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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Award-winning advocate to speak at suicide forum
Kevin Hines: ‘Life
is a gift. That’s
why they call it
the present.’
By Richard Hanners
Blue Mountain Eagle
A powerful personal story
lies behind the motivational
message delivered by Kev-
in Hines, an award-winning
global speaker, best-selling
author, documentary film-
maker and suicide prevention
and mental health advocate.
Hines will speak in Grant
County Oct. 18.
On Sept. 24, 2000, two
years after he was diagnosed
with bipolar disorder, Hines
attempted to take his own life
by jumping from the Golden
Gate Bridge in San Francis-
co, California. Thousands of
Contributed photo
Motivational speaker and author Kevin Hines will speak at a community forum on
suicide at the Grant County Fairground Pavilion on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m.
people have jumped from the
bridge, and less than 1 per-
cent have survived.
Hines, 19 years old at the
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Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmeagle.com.
For meetings this week, see our list in the classifieds.
THURSDAY, OCT. 11
Grant County Wrestling Club registration and
parent meeting
• 6 p.m., Grant Union High School old gym
Registration and a parent meeting starts at 6 p.m. All youths, ages
4-15 (freshman), are welcome to attend. Scholarships are available;
contact a board member to learn more. A new girls division will be
offered this year. Practice will begin Monday, Oct. 15, in the old gym
and runs Mondays through Thursdays. Headgear is required, singlets
are provided and some shoes are available to be borrowed.
SATURDAY, OCT. 13
‘Be the Difference’ training
• 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Grant County Regional Airport
Join us for a six-hour training exploring factors that impact
the accessibility and effectiveness of our community services in-
cluding trauma, poverty and what comes next. Light breakfast and
lunch are provided, and door prizes will be awarded. Visit reg.plan-
etreg.com/E979272931475 to register or for more information.
TUESDAY, OCT. 16
Forest health field tour
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., OSU Extension Office
For more information or to RSVP, call 541-575-1911.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17
‘Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia’
• 1-2:30 p.m., John Day DHS APD Office
An educational seminar will be held about Alzheimer’s disease and
dementia and the different stages, risk factors and the latest research
and treatments available. To learn more or register, call 1-800-272-
3900.
THURSDAY, OCT. 18
Chamber of Commerce luncheon
• Noon, Outpost restaurant
time, shattered several ver-
tebrae and lacerated most of
his lower organs. A Coast
Guard boat rescued him from
the frigid waters, and ex-
perimental surgery removed
nearly all physical evidence
of the fall on his body.
His will to live and stay
mentally well has inspired
people worldwide. Hines has
spoken to high school and
college students, clinicians
and corporations, military
personnel and policymakers.
Hines’
first
book,
“Cracked Not Broken,” was
released in 2013, and he was
featured in the documentary
film “The Bridge.” He has
received numerous awards
from mental health organiza-
tions and more than 30 U.S.
military excellence medals as
a civilian.
He told the Eagle he’s fa-
miliar with Grant County’s
economic problems and high
suicide rate.
“It’s a problem sweeping
the nation right now,” he
said.
Hines said he won’t be
there just to provide rhetoric.
He will provide teachable
content for people who are
W HAT’S
HAPPENING
After the business meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the chamber office,
the monthly no-host luncheon will feature guest speaker Paula
Gunther, district ranger for North Fork John Day Ranger District.
For more information, call Tammy Bremner at 541-575-0547 or
stop by the office, 301 W. Main St., John Day.
Dayville Community Fall Festival
• 6 p.m., Dayville Community Hall
For the event benefiting community hall renovations, attendees
are asked to bring a salad or dessert, or chili to enter in the chili
contest. Cornbread will be provided. Scarecrow winners will be
announced. The event features a silent auction, cake walk and ap-
ple station. For more information, call 541-987-2188.
Community suicide forum
Contributed photo
Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation President Jack
Southworth auctions off items during the annual
fundraiser dinner, with Blue Mountain Hospital District
CEO Derek Daly in the background. The event is
Saturday, Oct. 20, this year.
SATURDAY, OCT. 20
Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation dinner
and auction
• 6:30 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Residents are invited to attend a forum featuring Kev-
in Hines, a suicide prevention and mental health advocate,
documentary filmmaker and best-selling author. Two years
after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Hines attempt-
ed to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge
in 2000. He now travels the world to share his story in the
hopes of preventing more suicides and educating people
about wellness. For more information, visit kevinhinesstory.
com.
• 5:30 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge
The Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation will host its annual
fundraising event, this year with a Halloween theme, “A Boo-tiful
Night.” Proceeds benefit upgrades and projects in the hospital dis-
trict. Admission is $30 per person or two for $50. Activities include
a tri-tip dinner, door prizes, silent and live auctions, games and a
costume contest. To RSVP by phone, for more information or to
inquire about donations or table sponsors, contact Jena Knowles at
541-575-1311, ext. 2213, or jknowles@bluemountainhospital.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 13
FRIDAY, OCT. 26
Veterans information fair
Benefit dinner to support GIST cancer research
• 2-7 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge
Veterans and families are invited to an event featuring informa-
tion on a variety of veterans services, including telehealth, read-
justment, transportation, legal services and suicide prevention. A
free meal will be provided from 4-6 p.m. For more information,
call 541-620-8057.
• 4:30 p.m., John Day Golf Club
The golf club is hosting a benefit dinner for gastrointestinal
stromal tumor cancer research. There will be two dinner times at
4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. RSVP by Oct. 17. The cost is $15, $25 for a
couple and $7 under the age of 7. Dinner will include pork roast,
mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, bread and dessert.
Attention Grant County Veterans:
THANK YOU!
Did you know Grant County Veterans
Services Officer is available to assist
YOU in applying for all VA benefits
you may be entitled to?
Katee
Hoffman
feeling pain and are in a dark
moment right now. After 18
years of hard work, he has de-
veloped 10 science-informed
steps people can follow called
“The Art of Wellness.”
The steps are not new or
special, he said, but they are
effective and can be viewed
for free on YouTube. He ac-
knowledged that dealing with
suicide is not easy. It’s about
engaging the entire commu-
nity, at all levels and occupa-
tions, he said.
Hines said he firmly be-
lieves in his mission and has
seen his practices work. It’s
important to show a commit-
ment to a person and develop
interpersonal connections to
succeed, he said.
Hines will bring his mes-
sage of positive attitude
during a community forum
at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
18, at the Grant County Fair-
grounds pavilion.
The McCosker Family
wishes to express their
sincere gratitude to all of
the donors, organizers,
and community supporters
that made Graham’s
fundraiser such a success!
See your Grant County Veteran Services
Officer today for more information.
10am-4pm Monday-Friday • 541-620-8057
530 E. Main, Ste. 5, John Day, OR
83082
65198
80933
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