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OUTDOORS MyEagleNews.com SHOOTING THE BREEZE Wednesday, January 6, 2021 A7 Community HEALTH BEAT Contributed photo The Single Six Convertible uses .22 Long Rifle loads and has an extra cylinder for .22 WMR. The convertible Quality Healthcare Close to Home A couple years back, come what may. His was one I wrote an article of the early models, without extolling the exten- the modern transfer bar safety, sive virtues of the .22 pis- which prevents any acciden- tol. In that article I had written tal discharges due to a blow that I preferred the extra mag- to the hammer. No matter, he azine capacity of the various loaded it like folks did back in semi-automatic pistols cham- the day, with an empty cylin- der under the hammer. bered for the ubiqui- tous rimfire .22 Long Uncle Mick is a wise Rifle cartridge. One man, for many rea- sons. And when each reader kindly dropped of his sons, my cous- me a note a short time ins, graduated high back, thanking me for school and were about my articles, and in a to go out on their own, very professional man- ner reminded me of an he bought them a Sin- Dale Valade gle Six Convertible. omission I made in my Without attempting to “all-inclusive” article. Read- ers are good like that: They will repeat the many merits of the keep us writers on our toes, general usefulness of a qual- ity .22 handgun, suffice it to whether we like it or not. say whether you’re a first-time Our friend was referring to the versatile brainchild of handgun buyer or a longtime Mr. Bill Ruger, the .22 Single pro, room should be made in Six Convertible. This handgun every gun collection for a Sin- gle Six Convertible. For those may well be the ultimate .22 times you cross paths with a pistol; yes even more so than rattler on that summer hike, the semi-automatics if versa- tility is the idol you choose or run amok of a badger when to imbibe. For with a Single fencing the back forty. When Six Convertible you’ve got you want to casually plink cans the ability to use either stan- on the weekend or you’re the dard .22 Long Rifle loads or first to fill your tag in camp and with the simple change of an want to pop a few grouse for included extra cylinder, you dinner, there is no better choice. convert your revolver into a The romance of a .22 pistol is .22 WMR handgun! Now that just as real as its efficacy. You is versatile. would’ve been hard pressed in My Uncle Mick Jeni- years past to find a pickup truck son gave me my initial tute- on any ranch or in any logging lage with his Single Six hand- camp that didn’t have some gun when I was knee high sort of a .22 pistol under the to a grasshopper. He didn’t seat. That’s a hard popularity turn me loose with it, no, contest to win. but under his direct supervi- Do you like the Single Six? sion I was allowed to bust a Write to us at shootingthebree- zebme@gmail.com! few caps now and then. He Dale Valade is a local coun- took that pistol everywhere try gent with a love for the out- he went, and as was the prac- doors, handloading, hunting tice in our area in those days, and shooting. it was loaded and ready for John Day Golf Club kicks off 2021 with Snowflake tourney By Steven Mitchell Blue Mountain Eagle The John Day Golf Club kicked off 2021 with its annual Snowflake Tournament over the weekend. Five teams competed in the New Year’s Day tradition, according to organizer Kath- leen Lee. Lee said golfers competing in the event donated three cans of food, which, along with the tourney’s proceeds, were donated to the Grant County Food Bank. She said those who won prize money in the tournament and chili cook-off put their winnings toward the event’s total donation to the food bank. “Thank you all for your generosity,” Lee said to those who donated. As for the competition, two teams tied for first in the golf tournament. She said those teams included herself, Chuck Coff- man, Randy Horner, Mike Kemper and Craig Watson, and Scott Cole, Chris Reed, Chip Grove and Tobey Eidem made up the second. The third-place team included Clay Tanler, Melody Jackson, Roy Densburger and Joe Densburger. Lee said Tobey Eidem won the chili competition while Roy Densburger had the sec- ond-place chili. She said a variety of six chilis made the contest inter- esting, and ultimately, there were no real losers. “All of the chilis were great,” Lee said. Plectrum Music Company 29 W. Washington St., Burns, OR 97720 Phone: (541) 589-4952 www.plectrummusiccompany.com • Authorized Teton Guitar dealer. • New and vintage guitars, basses, ukuleles. Acoustic and electric sales and repair. • Martin, D’Addario, and GHS strings. Fender and Silvertone guitars. Special Holiday Hours through January 2. Closed the 20-21: 31st and 1st. December Closed December 22-23: 10AM-7PM January 2nd: open 10-7 December 24: 10AM- 4PM Christmas As of January Closed 4, 10am to 6 pm Weekend Tuesday -Saturday. December 28-January 2: 10AM- 7PM Find us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/plectrummusiccompany S221872-1 170 Ford Road, John Day • 541-575-1311 • www.bluemountainhospital.org In 2021, A Healthy You Starts with a Healthy Mind By: Dr. Robyn Jennings As we enter January, this is typically the time that people create New Year’s resolutions - we think about losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising, etc. However, given the unusual year that we just finished, I encourage you to take a different approach to New Year’s resolutions this year- put an emphasis on mental health. During this pandemic, our nation’s mental health has suffered. We don’t need CDC data to tell us that the prevalence of anxiety and depression has increased this year. Among my patients and family, the number of people with covid pneumonia is far fewer than the number of people with pandemic related anxiety and depression. These mental health symptoms stem from fear of catching the disease, financial hardship from shutdowns, or feeling disconnected socially during this difficult time. So let’s talk about ways to make your mind healthier in 2021. 1) Take an honest assessment of your mental health. We screen patients for anxiety and depression by asking questions such as: Do you have little interest or pleasure in doing things? Do you feel hopeless? Do you feel nervous or irritable? Do you feel like you can’t stop worrying? If you are not acting or feeling like you normally do, make sure you recognize this. 2) Ask for help. Finding someone to talk to about your concerns is important- be it friends, family, your local pastor, a professional counselor, or a physician. If you don’t know where to start, I or one or my colleagues would be happy to see you in clinic or for a telehealth visit. 3) Stay active. Now more than ever, it’s important to exercise. This helps your body and your mind. Bundle up and go for a walk, put on some music and dance, or find your own way to move. My family and I moved to Grant County this summer, and we like that there are so many local places to enjoy nature and exercise. 4) Think of others. Let’s also remember to check in with our family and neighbors. Try to reach out to someone who might be struggling. A small act of kindness can make a difference to someone else. As we start 2021, let’s address our mental health before we tackle other goals. Wellness is not merely objective measures, it’s holistic and multifaceted. Please keep this in mind as you make health goals for 2021. I’m wishing you a happy and healthy new year. Donna was born December 27, 1945 in Heppner, Oregon to Darrel and Oleta Farrens. Donna joined a sister, Dorinda Kaye Harding (Farrens) at home. Then a few years later came baby brother Glenn Farrens. Donna was raised in the small town of Monument, Oregon where she attended all of her school years. Donna played volleyball in high school. Donna went to school with Robert C. Cox and later married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob). They were married September 5, 1964 in the Monument Presbyterian Blue Mountain Care Center Church. Resident of the Month Bob and Donna moved to Portland, Oregon for a short time, Donna Faye Cox where their daughter, Donna (Missy) Michellle was born on March 19, 1967. A short while later, Bob and Donna moved back to their home town of Monument, Oregon. Next came a bundle of joy, they named Robert Troy Cox on February 11, 1970. Donna was a stay at home mom with the kids, while they were small. Donna had a huge vegetable garden to take care of every year, for her family. After the kids finished school, Donna went to work for the Post Office in Monument, following in her mother’s footsteps. Donna and Bob celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary in 2015. Donna’s pride and joy are not only her kids but her grandsons, all five of them: Tyler, Kurt and Jarret Boyer and Tell and Reece Cox. She also has two new great grandbabies, twin girls; Aubrey and Addison. S223881-1
