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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
B IRTHS
Blake Dawson Montague
Courtney Skeen and Bryan Mon-
tague of Mt. Vernon announce the
birth of their son, Blake Dawson
Montague, at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 27,
at Blue Mountain Hospital in John
Day. He weighed 7 pounds, 11
ounces, and was 20-1/4 inches long.
Grandparents are Steven and
Gayla Skeen of Union, and Vicki
and Austin Duane Drewett of Mt.
Vernon. Great-grandparents are
Austin Elmer Drewett of Mt. Vernon, Dwayne Skeen of On-
tario, and Janice and Ronald “Dee” Childress of John Day.
Temps on the rise through January in JD
E AGLE ON VACATION
Above-normal
temps expected
this month
Blue Mountain Eagle
PENDLETON – It was
slightly warmer than usual in
January in John Day, accord-
ing to preliminary data from
NOAA’s National Weather
Service in Pendleton.
The average temperature
was 33.4 degrees, 0.4 degrees
above normal.
High temperatures aver-
aged 43.8 degrees, 1.3 degrees
above normal. The highest was
65 degrees on Jan. 27. Low
temperatures averaged 22.9
degrees, 0.5 degrees below
normal. The lowest was -4 de-
grees on Jan. 1.
There were 27 days with
the low temperature below 32
degrees. There were three days
when the high temperature
stayed below 32 degrees.
Precipitation totaled 0.35
inches during January, 0.63
inches below normal. Measur-
able precipitation – at least .01
inch – was received on four
days with the heaviest, 0.15
inches reported on Jan. 12.
Since October, the wa-
ter-year precipitation at John
Day has been 5.09 inches, 0.53
inches above normal.
Snowfall totaled 1 inch
with at least 1 inch of snow re-
ported on one day. The heavi-
est snowfall was 1 inch re-
ported on Jan. 4. The greatest
depth of snow on the ground
was 5 inches on Jan. 1.
The highest wind gust was
38 mph, on Jan. 16.
The outlook for Febru-
ary from NOAA’s Climate
Prediction Center calls for
above-normal temperatures
and near-normal precipitation.
Normal highs for John Day
during February are 47.4 de-
grees and normal lows are 24.8
degrees. The 30-year normal
precipitation is 0.75 inches.
Allovars receives pond permit
Blue Mountain Eagle
LONG CREEK – Allo-
vars Community House in
Long Creek has been is-
sued a land use permit by
the Oregon Department of
Transportation for Little
Basin Pond, about 4-1/2
miles west of town on
Highway 402.
The permit allows All-
Contributed photos
Dr. Ken Peterson took the Eagle on vacation to
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 12, for
the National Championship Game between the
University of Oregon and Ohio State.
Take a photo with the Eagle (print or mobile editions)
while on vacation, and email it to cheryl@bmeagle.com or
bring it to the Eagle oI¿ ce.
ovars to maintain and
operate the public prop-
erty, also known local-
ly as Social Security
Pond.
Last October, volun-
teers began the first phase
of the project, which will
include a parking lot, pic-
nic and fishing areas, por-
table restrooms and trash
containers.
Grant County School District #3
Board Vacancy
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Grant School District #3 has two board of
director openings. Applicants must reside
within either Zones 1 or 3 of the District #3’s
boundaries. Those interest in applying may
pick up an application from Superintendent
Mark Witty, 401 N. Canyon City Blvd.,
Canyon City. Application deadline is 4 p.m.
on Feb. 10.
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A MAN
WAKES
UP in the
morning
after sleeping on...
an advertised bed, in advertised
pajamas.
Payments may be made at the Tax Collector’s Office in
the Grant County Courthouse in Canyon City, or the
payment may be mailed and postmarked no later
than February 17, 2015. Because the 15th falls on a
Sunday and Monday, February 16th the courthouse is
closed in observance of President’s Day, the due date
has been extended to Tuesday the 17th. Please
remember that delinquent taxes accrue interest at
the rate of 16% per year.
Hit the trail at Center
Blue Mountain Eagle
BAKER CITY – “Wag-
ons Ho! An Interactive
Oregon Trail Experience,”
designed for families and
younger visitors, opens
Thursday, Feb. 12, and
runs through July 6 at the
National Historic Oregon
Trail Interpretive Center in
Baker City.
The exhibit includes
hands-on learning games
and activities, including a
full-scale packable wagon,
pioneer clothing, a “wagon
wheel of fortune” game and
wildlife activities.
Presidents Day is Feb.
16, and admission is free
from Saturday through
Monday on the holiday
weekend.
The Trail Center also
changes to a spring sched-
ule on Feb. 12, open
daily from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.
For more information,
call 541-523-1843, or visit
oregontrail.blm.gov.
W EATHER F ORECAST
He will bathe in an ADVERTISED TUB, shave with an ADVERTISED RAZOR,
have a breakfast of ADVERTISED JUICE, cereal and toast, toasted in an
ADVERTISED TOASTER, put on ADVERTISED CLOTHES and glance at his
ADVERTISED WATCH. He’ll ride to work in his ADVERTISED CAR, sit at an
ADVERTISED DESK and write with an ADVERTISED PEN. Yet this person
hesitates to advertise, saying that advertising doesn’t pay. Finally, when his
non-advertised business is going under, HE’LL ADVERTISE IT FOR SALE.
Then it’s too late.
AND THEY SAY ADVERTISING DOESN’T WORK?
DON’T MAKE THIS SAME MISTAKE
Advertising is an investment, not an expense. Think about it!
The second installment of the 2014-15 property tax is
due Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.
Contributed photo
Silver Kelley gathers trash near the bank of Social
Security Pond to hand up to Diana Morrow. Allovars
Community House of Long Creek recently received
a land use permit from the Oregon Department of
Transportation for operation and maintenance of the
pond west of town.
Blue Mountain Eagle
40% chance
of rain
Wednesday
51/38
Rain
likely
Thursday
53/38
Rain
likely
Friday
51/37
Rain
likely
Saturday
54/37
Rain
likely
Sunday
55/38
Chance
of rain
Monday
49/31
Cloudy
Tuesday
47/31
MyEagleNews.com
Don’t get left behind, call today! Kim Kell 541-575-0710
Grant County’s
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EDUCATIONAL
HERO OF THE MONTH
Robyn Miller
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WORK: Humbolt Elementary School.
FAMILY: Husband - Jason, Daughter - McKeely, Son - Maverick.
WHERE YOU LIVE: John Day, Oregon.
OCCUPATION: Special Education Teacher.
WHY IS EDUCATION IMPORTANT TO YOU: Education opens
doors and creates opportunities to enhance the lives of all students.
Education provides a safe environment for students to explore their own
strengths and interests.
WHAT CAN FAMILIES DO AT HOME TO HELP WITH THE
EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN: Parents can reinforce the
importance of education and support and encourage their children to
meet their full potential.
WHAT ARE SPECIFIC THINGS THE COMMUNITY CAN DO
TO HELP YOUR SCHOOL: Our community and parents are
extremely supportive and do an incredible job serving our youth.
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Anthony Lakes: Base 49 inches; no new snow.
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