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A2 FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Veterans honored at Seventh Street Complex By Steven Mitchell Blue Mountain Eagle Grant County honored veterans at Seventh Street Complex in John Day. John Day Elks Lodge exalted ruler Charles Caugh- lin spoke on the history of Veterans Day. The long-held tradition, which is celebrated at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, is an annual tradition for the Elks. Vietnam veteran Rob- ert Van Voorhis read a let- ter from Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Direc- tor Kim Fitzpatrick, who due to travel restrictions on state employees, was not able to attend the ceremony. She said the ODVA, for the first time in over a cen- tury, would not be host- ing an in-person event in Salem near the World War II memorial. “2020 will long be remembered as a year of tre- mendous change and chal- lenge for our nation. Yet this year also gives us reasons to celebrate. It marks 75 years since the of another historic challenge — World War II,” Fitzpatrick said in the letter. Van Voorhis said Grant The Eagle/Steven Mitchell The Eagle/Steven Mitchell The John Day American Legion Rifle Guard honors veterans at the Seventh Street Complex on Veterans Day. Chuck Howe, right, leading knight of the Elks Lodge and a vet- eran, bows his head in prayer Nov. 11 during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Seventh Street Complex in John Day. County is “very good” at tak- ing care of veterans. He rec- ognized the county’s Veter- ans Service Office, headed up by Katie Hoffman, who is a veteran as well. The ceremony concluded with a rifle salute from mem- bers of the American Legion and taps played by Ed Heiple. The Elks Lodge, which usually holds a free lunch, open to the public, instead held a drive-through. Zipp hired as Fossil Beds superintendent layers found in close proxim- ity to datable volcanic rocks. Zipp will oversee all the man- agement aspects of the park, including planning and pro- gramming, public relations, administration, resource man- agement, safety, interpreta- tion, visitor services and facil- ities maintenance. “John Day is a fascinating place for contemplating the earth’s history, ‘deep time,’ and the evolution of life on earth following the extinction of the dinosaurs,” said Zipp. “My National Park Service career began in the sciences, and it feels good to return to these intellectual roots at this park. I’m excited to become a member of the community here.” In Zipp’s current position as superintendent of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, he manages the NPS lands and facilities within the park in coordination with state and local governments and nonprofit partners. Prior to coming to Ebey’s Landing National Histori- cal Reserve, Zipp worked at North Cascades National Park for 13 years focusing on diverse issues including sport climbing, fisheries manage- ment and flood recovery plan- ning. During his first perma- nent position with the NPS at Big Thicket National Preserve in Southeast Texas, he part- nered with the Nature Con- servancy to establish a long- leaf pine restoration effort that is ongoing. Zipp began his career with the NPS in 1992 through the Student Conser- vation Association at Mount Rainier National Park, mon- itoring mountain lakes and streams. He has been with the NPS for 24 years. Zipp holds a bache- lor’s degree in biology from McDaniel College and a mas- ter’s degree in environmen- tal management with a focus on water resources from Duke University. He and his partner, Brenda Binkerd, and their two barn cats, Mojo and Winston, enjoy wilderness adventures, eating from their own garden and playing outside. John Day Fossil Beds National Monument was established in 1975. For more information, visit nps.gov/ joda. T a y - lor espe- cially enjoys working for non-profit organiza- tions and is Renee Taylor guided by the mission of integrated health care. Originally from Califor- nia, Taylor worked several years in the Indian Health Service, before moving to Oregon in early 2015 to work as chief financial offi- cer for a federally qualified health center. She believes FQHCs are an essential partner for inte- grating behavioral, dental and community wellness with primary care to provide a high-quality patient cen- tered wholistic care model. Blue Mountain Eagle Eagle file photo Pies at last year’s John Day Elks Lodge community Thanksgiv- ing dinner. Elks Lodge plans takeout, delivery Thanksgiving dinner Blue Mountain Eagle With the statewide ban on indoor gatherings, the annual Thanksgiving Day dinner at the John Day Elks Lodge will be takeout or delivery this year. Free and open to the pub- lic, the lodge will serve turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, rolls, stuffing, cran- berries and pies. To place an order for deliv- ery, call 541-575-1824 no later than noon on Nov. 25. Deliveries will start going out at noon and will run until as late as 4 p.m. The meals can be picked up at 140 NE Dayton St. starting at 1 p.m. The National Park Service has selected Roy Zipp to serve as the superintendent of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument starting Nov. 22, according to a press release. Zipp currently serves as the superintendent at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve in Washington. “Roy brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in natural and cul- tural resources management, science and stewardship, con- servation planning, special park uses and partnerships and civic engagement,” said Act- ing NPS Regional Director Linda D. Walker. “His skill in working with rural communi- ties and building partnerships makes him a great fit for this position.” John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in central Oregon offers the public an understanding of the earth’s history through geological and paleontological resource exhibits. The park is one of the few areas on the planet with numerous well-preserved and ecologically diverse fos- sils entombed in sedimentary Contributed photo Roy Zipp Republican meeting moved to Prairie City Taylor hired as Fossil health center CEO Blue Mountain Eagle Blue Mountain Eagle The Grant County Republican Central Committee meet- ing with the election of officers has been moved to 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at 121 S. Washington St., Prairie City. The public is welcome. Renee Taylor is the new chief executive officer of Asher Community Health Center in Fossil and brings her professional record of effective leadership and management in community health care, according to a press release. 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