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A2 FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 20, 2020 OSU Extension creates youth education resources webpage for families and educators Blue Mountain Eagle Oregon State University Extension Service has cre- ated an online resource to support the health and edu- cation of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The youth education resources page on Exten- sion’s website provides research-based lessons and activities for Oregon’s fam- ilies, said Anita Azarenko, OSU’s interim vice provost for extension and engage- ment and director of the Extension Service. “This resource simpli- fies matters for families who are looking for Extension information for kids while they’ve been juggling new roles,” Azarenko said. “The OSU Extension ‘youth por- tal’ helps fulfill our mission to deliver research-based, hands-on education through- out our communities.” The webpage includes: • Resources by subject, including cooking and food preservation, nature and the Contributed photo/Stephen Ward The youth education resources page on Oregon State Univer- sity Extension Service’s website provides convenience to Ore- gon’s families who are seeking credible lessons and activities for kids. for children that meets health and physical education stan- dards that families can do at home. L• inks to Extension’s youth programs: 4-H Youth Development, Open Campus and Extension Service Out- door School. • A special online resource, COVID-19: Activities for home, from Food Hero, outdoors, college and career readiness and science, tech- nology, engineering and math (STEM). • Resources by grade level: elementary school, middle school and high school. • The new 4-H Central Weekly Booklet, available in English and Spanish. • BEPA 2.0, a class- room-based fitness program Extension’s source for fast, healthy and budget-friendly meals. • News, upcoming events and Extension experts on youth topics. The curated set of resources for youth was cre- ated by Extension faculty and staff experts representing multiple program areas. “Over these last few months, Extension faculty and staff have been working and teaching remotely to con- tinue engaging with our audi- ences even if we can’t meet with them in person,” Aza- renko said. “We’re partner- ing with people and commu- nities in every Oregon county to help them thrive and be well. That commitment hasn’t changed. It’s endured through flu epidemics, eco- nomic downturns and world wars, and continues today. We’re here, working with and for Oregonians.” For more informa- tion, visit the page at exten- sion.oregonstate.edu/ families-health/youth. Future Business Leaders of America members place at state Blue Mountain Eagle Grant Union Future Busi- ness Leaders of America members placed at the state competition. Adviser Jacob Lopez said it was a strange year with snowstorms and flooding during the regional competi- tion and with the state com- petition not held in person, but he said the students did a great job. At the high school level, Riley Robertson placed first in health care administra- tion. The entrepreneurship team of Robertson, Saman- tha Floyd and Warner Rob- ertson placed fifth. Floyd placed seventh in accounting two. Erika Dickens placed 15th in economics. At the middle school level in business etiquette, Abbie Justice placed sec- ond, Alicie Archibald placed sixth, Sydnie Brandon placed eighth, Morganne Wyllie placed 11th and Mad- elyn Bailey placed 16th. OBITUARIES Albert James Denman Dec. 30, 1955 — May 7, 2020 Albert James Denman, 64, of Prairie City, Oregon, passed away on May 7, 2020. A private family graveside memorial ser- vice took place on Friday, May 15, at Canyon City Cemetery with Pastor Levi Manitsas of the Corner- stone Christian Fellowship officiating He was born to parents Russel Jr. I and Betty Denman on Dec. 30, 1955, in San Jose, California. Albert graduated from Estacada High School, class of ‘74. He went on to Mt. Hood Commu- nity College and then studied science and education at Portland State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science, and Oregon teaching certificate. Albert worked as a high school chemistry teacher for 30 years. After 30 years of service, he retired from Oregon City High School in 2010. He became an Eastern Oregon Realtor in 2013. He enjoyed meticulous yard maintenance and any project Amy could dream up; white water rafting; and was a lover of any work in the sun. Albert met Amy in the Fall of 1976 while trying to keep up with her red shorts in track. They were married on Sept. 9, 1978, in John Day, Oregon. Together they raised daughters Jamie James, Rachelle Sherwood, along with many adopted children. Albert is survived by his wife and best friend, Amy; daugh- ters, Jamie James (Craig), Rachelle Sherwood (Justin); and grandchildren, Natali, Brooke, Kellen, Adela, Abigail, Char- lotte; along with his sister Alison. He was preceded in death by parents, Russel Jr., and Betty Denman, along with brother, Russel Denman III. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grant Union High School Science Club through Driskill Memorial Chapel at 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. To leave an online condolence, visit driskillmemorialchapel. com. About Obituaries News obituaries of 300 words or less are a free service of the Blue Mountain Eagle. The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Infor- mation submitted is subject to editing. Obituaries submitted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as paid memorials. Obituaries longer than 300 words may be published as paid memorials. Send obituaries by email, office@bmeagle.com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-575-0710. Contributed photo Grant Union Future Business Leaders of America members pose with their awards at the district competition. Grant Union student awarded $5,000 scholarship Blue Mountain Eagle Blue Mountain Eagle BEO Bancorp and its sub- sidiary, Bank of Eastern Ore- gon, have selected the 2020 high school senior scholar- ship winners. This scholar- ship is awarded to students planning to enroll in agri- culture or business and judg- ing is based on scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Applications are accepted from graduating seniors in all areas where Bank of East- ern Oregon and Bank of East- ern Washington branches are located. Ellie Justice, a senior at Grant Union High School, received a $500 scholarship. “We know this has been an unprecedented time for our high school seniors. We wish them the best of luck as they move on to college and look forward to hearing of their continuing success,” said President and CEO Jeff Bailey. For more information, visit beobank.com. Grant County Library tentatively plans to open June 8 Blue Mountain Eagle The Grant County Library has announced it tentatively plans to open June 8. New shelves were recently installed in the library. For more information, call 541-575-1992. Mt. Vernon resident earns degree from WGU Blue Mountain Eagle Jaime Gladish of Mt. Vernon has earned a Bach- elor of Science degree in software development from Western Governors Univer- sity. The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 178,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997. Prairie City School kindergarten registration open Blue Mountain Eagle Kindergarten registra- tion is open at Prairie City School. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to join the kin- dergarten class for the 2020- 2021 school year. Registration packets are available in the school office to pick up, or they can be mailed. The com- pleted forms, immuniza- tions records and a copy of a child’s birth certifi- cate should be returned to the school. For more infor- mation, contact teacher Becky Sharp at 541-820- 3314 or sharpb@grantesd. k12.or.us. A Grant Union senior was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the NTCA-The Rural Broad- band Association’s Foun- dation for Rural Services. Drew Lusco, who is also the valedictorian for his class, applied for the 2020 scholarship, which had over 650 applicants from across the nation and 34 recipients chosen. Lusco was awarded the Herbert and Isabel Bitz Memorial scholarship. The Foundation for Rural Services annually awards scholarships to a select group of rural stu- dents for their first year of college or vocational school and requires a spon- sorship from an NTCA member company to be eligible. OTC Connection is a member of the NTCA Barbara Jean Gentry July 26, 1945 ~ May 4, 2020 Barbara Jean Gentry (Barb), 74, of John Day passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 in Milton-Free- water at the home of her loving daughter. Barb was born July 26, 1945 in Astoria to Carl and Harriet (Selle) Moore. As a child, her family lived in Maupin. She later lived in Redmond and worked hard to raise her three girls. She and Gary Gentry married in Redmond in 1973. They made their home in Milton-Freewater. Barb and Gary moved to John Day in 1984 and put their home on 40 acres. After Gary’s death in 1999, she stayed in their home until her death. Barb enjoyed PBR (Professional Bull Riding), the Pendleton Round-Up, and Native American Art. Her real passion was cooking for everyone and maintaining her home and yard. She would spend days cooking a holiday meal. Her divinity, macaroni salad, fried chicken and clam chowder could not be beat. Barb mowed her own lawn and was especially proud of her plumbing skills. If anyone needed her, she was right there ready to help. Barb had quite a competitive streak with a large side order of stubborn. She was a twenty year cancer survivor and could really put the pedal to the metal. She is survived by daughter Dalena Norton, John Day; daughter and son-in-law Dee Fox and Rick Richardson, John Day; daughter La Annette Scantlin, Milton-Freewater; sister Sharon Evans, Tenmile; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grand children as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gary; brother and sister-in-law Gene and Vickey Moore; brother Richard Moore and son-in-law Kevin Faber. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 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COM NOAA W EATHER R ADIO FOR J OHN D AY 162.500 MHz and sponsored Lusco’s application. “OTC (Connections) takes pride in knowing that our awardee’s application was stellar and showcased not only his academic ded- ication, but an incredible amount of pride in his rural community,” the company said in a press release. Lusco signed to play football with Eastern Ore- gon University in January. A MAN WAKES UP in the morning after sleeping on... an advertised bed, in advertised pajamas. Paid for by the family of Barbara Gentry Last Week’s Temps Drew Lusco S189140-1 Justice receives BEO scholarship W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF M AY 20-26 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Rain Rain likely Mostly cloudy Partly sunny Partly sunny Chance of showers Partly sunny 56 51 56 66 73 74 76 41 36 35 41 47 42 42
