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GOING
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Agencies study, weigh
possible impact of winter
storms in fire areas
By Sean Ellis
Blue Mountain Eagle
Photos contributed by M.Leigh Photography
Ethan and Cammie Haney and their daughter Julia are all smiles these
days, now that Julia is progressing after a serious injury over a year ago.
Now 1-1/2, Julia is well on the road to recovery.
Sociable toddler progressing
well a year after brain injury
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John Day-Canyon City Parks and Recreation
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start installing new bathrooms at Seventh Street
Complex near McConnell baseball field between
Smokey Gibson Memorial Skate Park and the
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