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Business Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, November 21, 2018 A3 The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Having fun at Prairie Pub are, from left, manager Andy Round, bartender and cook Jody Harms, Marcia Round and bartender Quintin King. The pub, which opened in September, is located at 226 Front St. in Prairie City. Madden brothers build hometown pride with Prairie Pub Family-friendly atmosphere a draw for locals By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Business owners Jesse and Joe Madden said working on their latest renovation project, Prairie Pub, was like return- ing home. The pub, located at 226 Front St., opened Sept. 14 in Prairie City. The town is where the brothers grew up and graduated from school. Jesse said the idea behind the project was to create a nice spot for people to gather — a tribute to their hometown. “I like that it’s a fami- ly-friendly atmosphere, with good food, and we have 12 tap beers,” Joe said. Jesse said they offer unique specials, including Taco Tuesdays and an all- you-can-eat nacho bar on Thursdays. On Fridays, a rotating barbecue selection includes tri-tip, prime rib, pork loin and smoked stuffed meatloaf, served with two homemade sides. Manager Andy Round, who cooks for Prairie Pub, said Fridays get pretty busy. Another favorite on the menu is the PC Burger — a half-pound bacon cheese- burger, he said. “They’re really digging our house-cut fries,” said bar- tender and cook Jody Harms. Other items on the regular menu include a crispy chick- en sandwich, steak fingers and buffalo wings. “People love our selec- tion of beers,” said bartender Quentin King. Andy said they have the widest selection of craft beers on tap in Grant County from regional breweries such as Barley Brown’s in Baker City; Iron Horse in Ellens- burg, Washington, and Bone- yard and Deschutes in Bend. They also have a selection of spirits to serve. Harms said customers enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere, which has an up- scale-rustic style. King took one of three guitars off the wall in the main dining area to play a tune. He said customers are encouraged to give it a try. Jim Anderson cut the thick slabs of pine for the larger dining tables with Jesse and Joe doing the finishing work. Fred Swearingen cut blue pine for the board-and-batten siding on the exterior. The pub can accommo- date larger gatherings with a main dining area that seats up to 26 and two tables for eight people on the front porch — both areas feature a TV. Customers who are 21 and over can also sit at the bar counter or behind swinging doors where there is a poker table. Three video lottery ma- chines have been added to the back room. There is also seating for 18-20 people at the back pa- tio. Round’s wife, Marcia, has known the Madden brothers since they were young and has known King since he was a baby. “We’re kind of a big fami- ly,” Marcia said. Andy and Marcia moved to Prairie City from Bend nine months ago. Managing the pub is a new adventure for Andy, who was a truck driver for 20 years. “I’ve always enjoyed cooking and entertaining peo- ple,” Andy said. Andy said he and his wife had wanted to move to Prairie City for a long time. “We love the community,” he said. “People have been very friendly and welcoming to us.” Looking around the pub, Andy said, “Personally, I’m very proud of this place. The Maddens put a lot of work into this.” “Their heart and soul,” Harms added. Prairie Pub is open 3-10 p.m. Tuesdays through Sat- urdays and 3-8 p.m. Sundays and Mondays. For more information, call 541-820-3355 or visit the Prairie Pub Facebook page. Eagle photos/Richard Hanners From left, Doris Harper and Jessie Saul have opened Cinnabar Foster Care Home in the hills overlooking Mt. Vernon. New senior home has spectacular views Business aims to fill demand in Grant County By Richard Hanners Blue Mountain Eagle The need for more senior homes in Grant County was one reason for Doris Harper and her daughter Jessie Saul to open the Cinnabar Adult Foster Care Home south of Mt. Vernon. Several foster homes in Grant County closed, leaving only the one in Bear Valley open, Saul said. “We saw a need,” she said. “There were limited options for elderly in Grant County who were living alone.” The new senior home is located off Harper Creek Road on a hillside provid- ing a spectacular 180-degree panorama, from Cinnabar Mountain to Mt. Vernon and beyond. Deer, turkeys and all kinds of birds frequent the site, Harper said. Harper has been a regis- tered nurse at Blue Mountain Hospital for eight years. She grew up in Minnesota and has lived in Grant County since 1981. She attended nursing school at Mt. Hood Commu- nity College. Saul said she was encour- aged to become a nurse by her mother. She grew up in Mt. Vernon and attended nurs- ing school at Blue Mountain Community College. She has been a registered nurse for 13 years and has worked for Blue Mountain Home Health and Hospice for 12 years. With assistance from fami- ly members, they fixed up the home overlooking the Harper Creek valley, adding handicap access features and making From left, Doris Harper and Jessie Saul recently opened Cinnabar Foster Care Home, a senior home on Harper Creek Road south of Mt. Vernon. the place “homey and com- fortable,” Harper said. The home has five bed- rooms for five residents and two shared bathrooms. A care- giver will be present 24 hours per day, providing personal assistance, medication admin- istration, housekeeping and three meals a day plus snacks. Cinnabar is a family-run business, with family mem- bers occasionally showing up as guest bakers and cooks, Harper said. Residents who want to prepare meals have free run of the kitchen. A grill will be set up on one of the two spacious outdoor decks. Daily activities to be pro- vided by the caregivers in- clude reading, arts and crafts, walks, gardening, games, movies and music. Transpor- tation will be available for shopping, hair appointments, doctor visits and other needs. Cellphone service is good, and private landlines can be arranged, Harper said. Harper and Saul are expe- rienced nurses with an interest in elderly care, but they re- cently attended a workshop in Portland to learn the business side of the profession. They also held an open house Oct. 27 with a large turnout. Saul said they’ve seen a strong in- terest in the new business. For more information, vis- it Cinnabar Adult Foster Care Home on Facebook or online at https://cinnabar-adult-care- home.weebly.com. The home is located at 26886 Harper Creek Road, south of Mt. Vernon. 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