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EDUCATION BlueMountainEagle.com Applications available for weeklong summer program Blue Mountain Eagle Cottonwood Cross- ing Summer Institute, a weeklong residential fi eld studies program for high school students, is now accepting applica- tions for its June 16-21 program. CCSI takes place along the John Day River at Cottonwood Canyon State Park and is one of a growing num- ber of programs being offered to regional stu- dents by Eastern Oregon University. Since 2015, CCSI has offered students an opportunity to work with regional profession- als to conduct research and complete projects on various topics related to the natural and cul- tural resources of east- ern Oregon. Twenty-fi ve students from around the region will spend a week together working on one of fi ve different projects. These include: fi eld research techniques applied to wildlife and macroinvertebrates; designing and building solar solutions to mod- ern problems; research- ing how the human body responds to the envi- ronment; and practic- ing the fi ne art of writing non-fi ction about nature. High school students work with students and faculty from Eastern Oregon University to complete a high-qual- ity project and earn early college credit. Some of these projects become permanent displays for Oregon State Parks. Last September, Ore- gon State Parks and the Oregon State Parks Foundation completed construction of an Expe- rience Center at Cotton- wood Canyon State Park dedicated to educational pursuits such as CCSI. Included in the com- plex are restroom facil- ities and four new cab- ins. Students and leaders attending CCSI will spend the week enjoy- ing these amenities while immersed in one of Oregon’s beautiful landscapes. For more information or to apply as a student at CCSI, visit eou.edu/ cottonwood-crossing. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Construction of school automotive shop will boost student program Auto shop class teaches skills for potential career paths Fossil Beds hosting Youth Conservation Corps members Blue Mountain Eagle By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle A new automotive shop slated for construction at Grant Union Junior-Senior High School is expected to help expand the program at the school next fall and fur- ther down the road. Jason Miller was keep- ing 13 students in his sec- ond-period class busy with hands-on projects April 24 inside and outside the cur- rent shop. One project vehicle, an older Datsun pickup, was handled indoors while stu- dents looked under the hood of three other vehi- cles outside the shop. The indoor space is shared with the metal shop class taught by Adam Ineck. “He’s been great to work with,” Miller said. Miller said the new shop, which will be built 10 feet to the west of the current space, will measure 40-by-60 feet with three garage doors. “We want everyone turning a wrench,” he said, adding the new building will allow all the students to keep busy with projects. The new structure comes from Measure 98 funds that Grant School District 3 budgeted for last year, which are designed to revitalize Career Technical Education programs. Miller said funding CTE programs gives more students reasons to stay in school and teaches them skills that could turn into Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter From left, Luke Claughton, Garrett Lenz, shop teacher Jason Miller and Jacob Vaughan take a look at the carburetor on a Datsun pickup at Grant Union. Tristan Morris and Quinten Hallgarth look under the hood of a ’73 Ford F250 with Grant Union automotive shop teacher Jason Miller. possible career paths. He said they have the engineering plans, and $80,000 will pay for the foundation and building shell. Construction is sched- uled to begin this month and expected to be com- pleted this summer. There are 23 students, including two girls, in Mill- er’s two automotive classes. He plans to offer three classes next year with beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Miller also aims to have students become ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifi ed in areas such as changing oil. When that happens, he hopes to have students offer some oil change ser- vices with the money earned supporting the auto- motive shop. Luke Claughton, a junior, was working on the carburetor of the Datsun on April 17. “I think it’s going to be really cool,” he said of the future shop. “We’ll have more space to work in, and we’ll have opportunities to work on more projects.” Cinch Anderson, a junior, said he’s enjoyed applying the skills he’s learned in class. He said he “tore apart” half the engine on his ‘06 Ford F350 to work on the emissions gas recirculation (EGR) system. He said he’s looking forward to the new bigger building. “We’ll have more room to have more rigs, because right now you can only have so many in here at once,” he said. The class recently repaired a pickup that had damage to a corner of the cab when a gooseneck trailer smashed into it. Miller said the stu- dents repaired the dam- age, and then an auto body mechanic in John Day painted it. The students then installed a new side window. Miller said he’d like to eventually have the equip- ment for students to paint vehicles at the school. They also hope to save money and buy a project car — a classic, ‘60s hot rod or four-wheel drive pickup — to restore. “We want to go from start to fi nish on a vehi- cle,” Miller said. “That’s the goal.” John Day Fossil Beds National Monument will sponsor an eight- week Youth Conservation Corps program this summer. Youths ages 15 to 18 are encouraged to apply, provided that they do not reach their 19th birthday before Aug. 9. YCC team members will work June 17 through Aug. 9, earning the Oregon state minimum wage of $10.75 per hour. The sched- ule is Mondays to Fridays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The YCC team will work at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument under the supervision of National Park Ser- vice staff. “We are excited about provid- ing local youth the opportunity to learn about the history of Eastern Oregon while at the same time pre- serving the park resources associ- ated with this part of the John Day Valley,” said Superintendent Pat- rick Gamman. The YCC team will focus on the preservation of resources asso- ciated with the James Cant Ranch and the surrounding fossil beds. In addition, the crew will have opportunities to visit other histori- cally signifi cant areas in the valley, gaining a more complete under- standing of the John Day Valley history and the issues facing the protection of these resources in the future. Young people who are inter- ested in applying may obtain an application from: Grant Union High School offi ce, Dayville School offi ce, Monument School offi ce, Grant County Library, Mitchell High School offi ce, and the National Park Service at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The completed application must be postmarked no later than May 15 to John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Attn: Shane Loescher – YCC, 32651 Highway 19, Kimberly, OR 97848. Long Creek resident earns master’s degree Blue Mountain Eagle Elaine Eisenbraun of Long Creek earned her Mas- ter of Science, Management and Leadership degree from Western Governors Univer- sity. The online, nonprofi t university held its 67-70th commencement ceremo- nies last fall and earlier this year to celebrate the recent graduation of nearly 22,000 students from across the country. Schools affected by fl ooding schedule make-up days Blue Mountain Eagle Some schools in Grant County closed when fl ood waters affected roads and bridges or increased danger at campus. Other schools were not affected. Here is a list of schools 19th Annual Grant County Quilt Show Presented by the Grant County Piecemakers Quilting Guild Friday and Saturday May 10th and 11th, 2019 Grant County Fairgrounds Trowbridge Pavilion, John Day, OR $5.00 for both days – Fri. 9am to 6pm, Sat. 9am to 4pm Sunday Workshop – Daybreak Quilt (strip set friendly) taught by Karen Hinton and Mary Lou Drury Sunday May 12th Workshop 9am to 4pm $20.00 Flowers for Mother’s and Mother’s Day Door Prizes Vendors for lots of shopping include our Country Store, Marilyn’s Pickets and Patchwork, Shiny Thimble Quilt Studio, Thimbles and more, Mary Lou’s Quilts, Amanda Jo’s Lularoe, Tom’s Beautiful Jewelry, Outlaw Creations and more. Deli items will be available. Door prizes, Demonstrations and special awards too. Pick up a packet for our special quilt challenge for next year. Our guild will be selling raffle tickets for this gorgeous quilt. The winner’s name will be drawn on Saturday at 3pm. For info or class sign up send email to gcpiecemakers@gmail.com or call (541) 620-2798 (Mary Lou’s Cell) or The Shiny Thimble (541) 932-4111 (store) or (541) 620-0120 (Karen’s Cell). Drop off your quilts on Thursday 7am to 6pm for show. A7 and make-up days: Seneca School: Friday, May 3. Humbolt Elementary: Friday, May 3, and Friday, May 17. Grant Union Junior-Se- nior High School: Friday, May 17. Monument School: Fri- day, May 24, and Friday, May 31. Dayville School: No make-up day needed. Long Creek School: No make-up day needed. Prairie City School: No make-up day needed. For more information, call the school offi ce. The John Day Chapter of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Thank you. Your generoud contributiond of time, talent, currency and merchandide have truly helped make thid evening’d banquet a duccedd! NEWPORT CHAPTER GRANT COUNTY AUTO BEST WESTERN INN JOHN DAY VIDEO OXBOW TRADE COMPANY VOIGT CHEVRON SQUEEZE INN MOBILE GLASS OF OREGON BLUE MTN. EAGLE 1ST CHOICE AUTO BODY NYDAM’S ACE HARDWARE DOUG’S MOTOR REPAIR BLUE MTN. CHAPTER MDF JOHN DAY TRUE VALUE ELSA SPENCE HUFFMAN’S MARKET TIDEWATER CONSTRUCTION GOOD DEALS SNAFFLE BIT DINNER HOUSE RADIO SHACK MALHEUR LUMBER CLOUD 9 HAIR SALON CAROLYN WALL TIMBERS BISTRO JOHN DAY RIVER VET CLINIC MOSIER’S SUBWAY OF JOHN DAY THE OUTPOST GALE WALL TRACKER SAFES STYLISH 10 NAILS DAYVILLE CAFE TRACIE UNTERWEGNER LEN’S DRUG ANDY’S PLUMBING & SPORTS BLUE MTN. CHIROPRACTIC KATU DESIGNS JOHN DAY GOLF CLUB We have made every effort to recognize all our donors, supporters, members and volunteers. If you feel someone has been omitted, please notify a committee member. On behalf of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, thank you for making thid evening 101310 an overwhelming duccedd! The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. Seneca’s 28th Annual TER FEED S OY $30 ALL YOU CAN EAT For more info call 541-542-2161 MA Y 18th oo at N n Hamburger Stand will be open for you non-oyster eaters! S OFTBALL T OURNAMENT Call Zach 541-792-0788 G OLF S CRAMBLE 7am/9am, register 1/2 hour prior 4-person teams, $10 per person Call Shane 541-620-4910 LIVE MUSIC & CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT 115868 Raffle and Silent Auction OVER $1000 IN PRIZES Top Prize of Ruger American Rifle Join our School Today Love to Learn! Class sizes are limited ENROLL TODAY SONSHINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Registrations are being accepted for 2019-2020 We offer a high-quality school-readiness program for little learners. *Eligibility requirements apply. Pre-Kindergarten (4-5 yrs): 3 days a week, (T, W, TH). Now registering for afternoon classes 12:15 pm-3:15pm. *Must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2019. Pre-School (3-4 yrs): 2 days a week, (T, TH) 8:15 am- 10:45 am. *Must be 3 years of age by Sept 1st, 2019 and be independent when using the bathroom. Register before July 31st Office Hours: Tues-Thurs 8:00 am-3:00 pm SONSHINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 521 E Main Street John Day 541-575-1895 or 541-968-9865 office@ johndaynazarene. com 113568
