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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 18, 2015)
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G rand R e-O pening at our new location Appointments available Call and schedule your appointment today! TOLL FREE 888-443-9104 or 541-575-0429 Blue Mountain Hospital FOOT CLINIC www.bluemountainhospital.org Services available at the Home Health Office, 422 W. Main, John Day. EARLY DEADLINE for the Nov. 24th Edition Ad, Classified & Legal Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 19th by 5pm Enjoy our new salad bar and Fresh New Atmosphere! Eagle Office will be CLOSED Nov. 26th M aria’s Traditional M exican Food 295 S Canyon City Blvd. Canyon City 541-575-0777 Open 11:30 am-8pm 02988
