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COMMUNITY & HISTORY MyEagleNews.com Wednesday, February 12, 2020 A7 WHAT’S HAPPENING 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. Thursday, Feb. 13 Grant County Genealogical Society class •1:30 p.m., 281 W. Main St., John Day A free class will be offered about genealogy research websites. Saturday, Feb. 15 Sweetheart shoot • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kimberly Rock Products pit A fundraiser for the Grant County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, the shoot will also feature a raffle, baked goods and concessions. Lunch will be available. For more information, call 541-934-2143. Sunday, Feb. 16 Prairie City senior citizens potluck • 1-3 p.m., Prairie City Senior Center, 204 N. McHaley St. All are welcome to enjoy music, dancing and food. Bring a potluck dish and danc- ing shoes. The Old Time Fiddlers from Grant and Harney counties will provide music. Saturday, Feb. 22 Monument seniors sewing class • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monument Senior Center A sewing class will be held with a potluck lunch at noon. Mt. Vernon Grange pancake feed and cake walk • 5-7 p.m., Mt. Vernon Grange, 59491 Highway 26 The Grange will hold its annual pancake feed and cake walk. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Fat Tuesday spaghetti feed •5:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 111 SW Second Ave., John Day The church will host a free spaghetti feed. All donations will further St. Elizabeth’s mission to the community. Friday, Feb. 28 Circuit court judge candidates forum • 7 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall Circuit court judge candidates Jim Carpenter, John Lamborn and Rob Raschio will participate in a forum, followed by a general question-and-answer session and refresh- ments. The community is invited. The Grant County Democrats are hosting the event. Saturday, Feb. 29 Seneca PTA bingo fun night • 5-8 p.m., Seneca School gym Food and prizes will be available. For more information, contact Jessica Moore at 541-620-1640 or Dana McLean at 503-798-3249. Eagle file photo From 10 years ago: Kim Ausland, right, holds a little lamb as Evelyn Holdren gives a warm hello. 75 years ago Valentine Ball Was An Enjoyable Affair The annual ball, given by the John Day Woman’s Civic Club at the legion hall last night, was a most enjoyable event. There was a large attendance and the hope chest patronage was beyond expectations. The hall was beautifully dec- orated in true Valentine style and, as is customary at the affair, many of the women wore for- mals, which added much to the color and beauty of the occasion. The grand march was led by Ensign and Mrs. Roy Kilpat- rick. Special entertainment fea- tures during the evening included vocal selections by Billie Jean Fate and tap dance by Zetta Gib- son. Following the grand march, Mrs. Hugh Fate led the crowd in singing “God Bless America.” Mrs. Wallace Robinson, presi- dent of the Civic Club, spoke a few words of welcome and Mrs. Guy Boyer presented the gifts, which were awarded. The hope chest went to Mrs. M. O. Olsen, and other gifts to Chris Hamilton, Syd Card- well and Mrs. Geo. Kern. Pro- ceeds from the affair are for the benefit of the John Day Public library, and 208 dance tickets were sold. OUT OF THE PAST 25 years ago Prairie City Grapplers Host Tournament The Prairie City Panthers hosted their first wrestling match in years Feb. 10, with Grant Union and Pine Eagle participating. In the 119-pound division, Nathan Hancock, of Grant Union, pinned Rian Adams, of Prairie City, in one minute, 37 seconds. In the 126 pound class, Dusty Corwin, of Grant Union decisioned Brandon Bosworth, of Prairie City, 10-2; Carl Pitts, of Grant Union, pinned Ryan Rog- ers, of Prairie City, in 5:49 in the 160-pound class. Jeff Hunter, of Grant Union, Pinned Jim Jacobs, of Prairie City, in 2:47 in the 172-Pound division; Jacobs pinned Jaime Mansfield in 59 seconds. William Gibbs, of Grant Union, pinned Logan Murrill, of Prairie City, in the 185-pound class; and Steve Ruggles, of Prairie City, pinned Gregg Boethin of Grant Union, in 1:05 in the 215- pound division. 10 years ago Seniors visit Kight’s sheep ranch Nine senior citizens and six helpers ventured out to Walt and Marilyn Kight’s sheep ranch where lambing season is in full swing. The Valley View Assisted Living residents stepped off and wheeled off the People Mover bus Feb. 4 for an upclose look at newborns — one lamb was born just an hour before their arrival. “It was nice to get out into the country,” said Evelyn Holdren. “One almost went to sleep on Pearl Coombs’ lap,” said Geri Pasko. She said she learned some- thing new on the trip. “I didn’t know that a mother sheep can growl,” she said, not- ing the bossiness of the ewes. Also, their wool, she found, was rough, “but around their legs and face it’s real soft.” The Kights have been running their 120-acre sheep ranch since 1975. The operation has been down- sized over the years to about 200 sheep as they’ve turned to more hay production — over 200 tons a year. Kim Ausland, activities direc- tor at Valley View, said the resi- dents enjoyed feeling a part of the ranch. “Being able to hold and pet these lambs brought joy and laughter to their day,” she said. John Aasness helped coordi- nate the trip, which was spon- sored by the Ranch and Rodeo Museum. National Stalking Awareness Month Contact the Grant County Victim Assistance Program at 541-575-4026 or Heart of Grant County at 541-575-4335 This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-WR-AX-0027 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. S166842-1
