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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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REAL Oregon announces its second class
By George Plaven
EO Media Group
Another 30 participants
are set to take part in the Re-
source Education and Agri-
cultural Leadership program,
better known as REAL Ore-
gon.
The organization an-
nounced its second class on
Oct. 5, including profession-
als in production agriculture,
timber, agribusiness and state
government. They will attend
five monthly training sessions
across the state, learning about
the diversity of agriculture and
natural resources in order to
become better leaders and ad-
vocates for their industries.
REAL Oregon started in
2017, and is a collaboration
between industry and other
groups to create new leaders
who will represent the agri-
culture and natural resource
communities. It is modeled af-
ter a similar program in Idaho,
which is now entering its 39th
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.
year.
Bill Buhrig, agronomist for
Simplot Food Group in Ontar-
io and REAL Oregon board
chairman, said participants for
Class 2 were selected from a
pool of well-qualified and di-
verse candidates touching all
corners of the state.
“We had a great response
HAPPENING
‘Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia’
FRIDAY, OCT. 26
Benefit dinner to
support GIST cancer
research
• 1-2:30 p.m., John Day DHS APD Office
An educational seminar will be held about Alzheimer’s dis-
ease and dementia and the different stages, risk factors and the
latest research and treatments available. To learn more or regis-
ter, call 1-800-272-3900.
THURSDAY, OCT. 18
Chamber of Commerce luncheon
• Noon, Outpost restaurant
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.
Eagle file photo
• 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.
Deja Amsden leans out of her crib to give two children
a scare at a previous Canyon City haunted house. The
haunted house will be open on Oct. 31 this year.
and a costume contest. To RSVP, for more information or to in-
quire about donations or table sponsors, contact Jena Knowles at
541-575-1311, ext. 2213, or jknowles@bluemountainhospital.org.
• 4:30 p.m., John Day Golf
Club
The golf club is hosting a
Contributed photo benefit dinner for gastroin-
This Dayville scarecrow
testinal stromal tumor cancer
entry won the Potluck Award research. There will be two
during last year’s Dayville
dinner times at 4:30 p.m. and
Community Fall Festival. The 6 p.m. RSVP by Oct. 17. The
event is scheduled for Oct.
cost is $15, $25 for a cou-
18 this year.
ple and $7 under the age of
7. Dinner will include pork
roast, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, bread and dessert.
Halloween carnival
• 6-8 p.m., Prairie City High School old gym
The PTC of Prairie City High School will hold a Halloween
carnival. Dinner of corn dogs, chips and water will be offered
for $5, cotton candy for $1 and tickets for games are five for $1.
MONDAY, OCT. 22
Community suicide forum
• 6:30 p.m., Grant County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Residents are invited to attend a forum featuring Kevin Hines,
a suicide prevention and mental health advocate, documentary
filmmaker and best-selling author. Two years after he was diag-
nosed with bipolar disorder, Hines attempted 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.
SATURDAY, OCT. 20
Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation dinner
and auction
• 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-ti-
ful Night.” Proceeds benefit upgrades and projects in the hospital
district. Admission is $30 per person or two for $50. Activities in-
clude a tri-tip dinner, door prizes, silent and live auctions, games
ography and economy while
building skills in communica-
tion, conflict resolution, me-
dia relations, public speaking,
networking, board governance
and public policy work.
Greg Addington, REAL
Oregon executive director,
said he is excited to watch the
new group grow as leaders.
a question-and-answer seg-
ment. For more information,
call Didgette McCracken at
541-575-1911 or email her at
mccrackd@oregonstate.edu.
W HAT’S
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17
Dayville Community Fall Festival
to the program in its second
year,” Buhrig said.
Class 2 will begin in No-
vember and end with a grad-
uation ceremony in March
2019. The group will travel for
training sessions in Ontario,
Roseburg, Newport, Board-
man and Salem, experiencing
a wide range of Oregon’s ge-
SATURDAY, OCT. 27
Free dental services for Grant Union High School
students
• All day, Grant Union Junior-Senior High School
Free dental services will be offered at Grant Union Junior-Se-
nior High School by an Advantage Dental hygienist. Consent
forms are available at the school office. Optional services include
dental screening, fluoride application and dental sealants. For more
information, contact Alanna Chamulak at 541-219-2397 or acha-
mulak@gobhi.net.
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23-24
Scholarship and financial aid night
• 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dayville School computer lab
• 6 p.m. Wednesday, Grant County Extension back office
classroom
A meeting will be held for sophomores, juniors, seniors
and parents to discuss financial aid and scholarship infor-
mation. Topics will include preparing for scholarships and
financial aid, organization, efficiency, transfer options and
Silent Wave Horse Rescue open house
• 1-7 p.m., 48852 Highway 402, Kimberly
Meet the horses and tour the facility along the John Day
River. The event features Caribbean dinner and drinks, auc-
tions, games for kids, an equine welfare and training tips
seminar and gun raffle. For more information, contact Lisa at
541-934-2132.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31
Mad Hatters meeting
• 11:30 a.m., 1188 Brewing Co., John Day
The Mad Hatters club will meet for lunch. Members are en-
couraged to attend.
Canyon City haunted house
• 6 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall
Admission to the haunted house is free, and Canyon City Vol-
unteer Fire Department will be giving out candy. There will be ac-
tivities for all ages. For more information, call Nathan at 541-620-
4980 or visit CCHHGrantcounty on Facebook.
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