COMMUNITY
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Two Grant Union gradu-
ates earned $3,000 in scholar-
ships from John Day Elks Lodge
1824.
The $2,000 fi rst-place prize
was awarded to Abigail “Abby”
Lusco. Lusco plans to start
her higher education at East-
ern Oregon University pursu-
ing a degree in nursing. Her ulti-
mate goal is to become an adult/
gerontological nurse practitioner.
The second-place scholar-
ship of $1,000 was awarded to
Parker Manitsas. Manitsas plans
to attend Grand Canyon Uni-
versity in Phoenix, Arizona, to
achieve a degree in elementary
education and special education.
Both of these students
excelled academically, were
active in extracurricular activi-
ties in and out of school and held
several leadership roles through-
out their high school careers,
according to the Elks Lodge,
which has been awarding $3,000
in scholarships to Grant County
graduating seniors for over 60
years.
Weaver, Carter
earn degrees
from OSU
More than 7,000 students
representing all 36 of Oregon’s
counties, all 50 states and 73
countries have earned degrees
as part of Oregon State Univer-
sity’s class of 2021 — including
two students from Grant County.
The graduates were cele-
brated with an in-person, infor-
mal processional of graduates
through the Corvallis campus to
Reser Stadium followed by brief
remarks from OSU leaders on
June 11. Oregon State Univer-
sity President Emeritus Edward
J. Ray gave the commencement
address during a virtual cere-
mony June 12.
Wyatt T. Weaver of John Day
earned a Bachelor of Science in
mechanical engineering.
Jessica L. Carter of Seneca
earned a Bachelor of Science,
summa cum laude, in animal
sciences.
Lusco wins Mt.
Vernon High
School Memorial
Scholarship
The Mt. Vernon High School
Memorial Scholarship Fund
recently awarded a $1,000 schol-
arship to Mt. Vernon resident
Abby Lusco, a 2021 graduate of
Grant Union High School.
Lusco will continue her edu-
cation to become a registered
nurse at Eastern Oregon Univer-
sity. She is the daughter of Andy
and Angie Lusco.
This endowed scholarship,
funded by donations, was estab-
lished in 2003 by the Mt. Ver-
non High School classes of
1955-1959. Their objective
acknowledges the nurturing they
received from their community
during their formative years by
paying forward to help present
Mt. Vernon area youth further
their education.
Since its inception, 17 schol-
arships have been awarded.
To donate or for more infor-
mation, contact Rick Hehn, 7827
Mountain Aire Loop SE, Olym-
pia, WA 98503.
A3
Prairie City Fiber Fest
has biggest year yet
Event features 30
vendors, fi lls 10
workshops
By Steven Mitchell
Blue Mountain Eagle
After overcoming pan-
demic restrictions last
year, the Prairie City
Fiber Fest had its biggest
year yet.
“It’s just growing and
growing and growing,”
organizer Ginger Shive
told the Eagle.
The event featured
woolen wares and demon-
strations on cleaning
wool, spinning and creat-
ing valuable and beautiful
items.
In its third year, Shive
said the festival’s goal is
to infuse new money into
the community.
She said people in
Grant County are very
opposed to people intrud-
ing on the community,
and she said she is as
well. This, she said, is
why the organizers target
people who are not look-
ing to stay in the commu-
nity after the festival.
“My goal was to bring
in a lot of people from
all over the place that are
going to leave money here
with lodging and food,
and then go home,” she
said.
Shive said the festival
drew around 30 vendors,
and 10 workshops fi lled
up.
The event also fea-
tured musical acts on Sat-
urday and Sunday. On
Saturday, jazz pianist Jeff
Barbour stepped in as
the scheduled musician
while “Sage Rats,” featur-
ing Joan Suther and Janet
Braymen of Burns, per-
formed on Sunday.
Diff erent vendors had
diff erent reasons for com-
ing out to the festival.
Angela Rictor, the
owner of Painted Harlot
Fiber Arts of Vale, said
she participated in the
festival to “get out of the
house and support 4-H
and FFA.”
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A sheep at the Prairie City Fiber Fest.
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Isabella Orr of Ukiah and her Valais sheep.
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A workshop participant crochets Saturday during Prairie City’s
fi ber festival.
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Workshop instructor LeBrie Rich at the Prairie City Fiber Fest.
Thank you!
I would like to express my appreciation to the
Prairie City Volunteer Fire Department for their
response to the Dixie Creek Fire that suddenly
ignited on Saturday, July 3.
Their quick, professional, expert and dedicated
work is so much appreciated.
Thanks,
Bonnie Nance
Prairie City, Oregon
S254271-1
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Miguel Rubio, left, and
his grandfather Juan Ru-
bio serve up a burrito
Sunday during the Prairie
City Fiber Fest.
Thank you to everyone
who supported the
14th Annual Blue Mountain
Healthcare Foundation Fundraiser
Golf Scramble
Thank you to all
who attended our
50th wedding
anniversary and
all of the well
wishes & gifts.
It was a very
special day for
us.
Between sponsorships, entries, and
donations we raised just over $10,000!
All of which will go toward the purchase
of a 3D Mammography Machine for
Blue Mountain Hospital
Also a special
thank you to Julie,
Winnie and Brad for
planning and arranging
this amazing event for us.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Bank of Eastern Oregon
Bob & Denise Houser
Central Oregon Radiology
Chester’s Thriftway
Derek & Nicole Daly
Duke Warner Realty
Garner Enterprises
Gary & Virginia Miller
Len’s Drug
KJDY
Madden Realty
Northwest Quadrant Wealth Management
Old West Federal Credit Union
Oregon Trail Electric Co-Op
Roof Creek Guttering
Solutions CPAs
St. Charles Health System
Southworth Bros. Ranch
Subway John Day
Tim & Tracie Unterwegner
Turnkey Medical
S254606-1
Woodruff, Sawyer & Co.
Sincerely,
Mike & Diane Browning
S254707-1
S254509-1
Lusco, Manitsas
earn Elks
scholarships
Wednesday, July 28, 2021