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Wednesday, December 16, 2015
S TUDENTS OF THE MONTH
D ECEMBER –
P RAIRIE C ITY S CHOOL
WHAT’S
O BITUARIES
HAPPENING
The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Fri-
day. Call Cheryl at the Eagle, 541-575-0710.
FRIDAY, DEC. 18
Winter Whiteout ‘Fun-Raiser’
5:30-7:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall
All ages are invited to the event, hosted by the Cre-
ative Life Project. Activities include black-light mural
painting, T-shirt and ornament painting, music, lights,
dancing, games, prizes and refreshments. There will be
a drawing for a cord of wood and a gift basket with
art supplies, donated gifts, treats, lights and surprises.
Tickets are $1 each or six for $5, and are available at
Sue-Z-Q’s or from the group’s Facebook page. Funds
raised will support future Creative Life Project youth
activities.
Contributed photo
Brianna Zweygardt, left, and Emily Ennis have
been named December students of the month
at Prairie City School. Brianna was named by
teacher Nicole Merchant as an “exemplary
student who turns in her work in a timely manner
with an honest effort.” Emily was recognized by
the Prairie City teaching staff “for her hard work,
positive attitude at leadership abilities.”
SATURDAY, DEC. 19
35th John Day Christmas Bird Count
7 a.m., Outpost Restaurant, John Day
All who are planning to attend the annual count should
meet at the Outpost by 7 a.m., earlier if breakfast is
planned. Participants should dress for the day’s weather
and bring binoculars, field guide, lunch and beverages.
Most of the groups will be out for the full day and out
of town. The compilation and monthly bird club meeting
will be at 5:30 p.m. that evening at Cecil and Irene Gag-
non’s home. Call 541-542-2006 or email ducksouptom@
centurytel.net.
I N THE MILITARY
L ARMAN COMPLETES BASIC TRAINING
Saturday,
December 19
Seasonal Christmas
Merchandise Sale
541-573-1725
Your Rural Fa mily Health Clinic
About Obituaries
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News obituaries are a free service of the Blue Mountain Eagle. The paper accepts obitu-
aries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to editing. Obituaries
submitted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as
paid notices. Send obituaries by e-mail, cheryl@bmeagle.com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail,
195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. For more information, or to inquire about a
paid memorial, call 541-575-0710.
HEALTH
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• Pregnancy Testing &
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• HIV Testing &
Referrals
• Cacoon
• WIC
• High Risk Infants
• Maternity Case
Management
Six-year-old twins,
Jassmin, left, and Sonja
Harig of Prairie City
shared Santa’s lap at
Christmas on the Prairie
this year.
Harmony Harper, 5, of
John Day, shares her
wish list with Santa at
Christmas on the Prairie
this year.
Special request from Santa
Grant County
Department
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Women’s Health
Exams
• Men and
Children Exams
• Immunizations
• Family Planning
• Contraception
Merle “Stocky” Stockwell, 94, of John Day, died Dec. 13 at
Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day. A graveside service will
be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Cem-
etery in Canyon City. A reception will follow at the SnafÀ e Bit
Dinner House in John Day.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Seneca School
Foundation or the Blue Mountain Hospital Foundation through
Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR
97845.
Eagle photos/Cheryl Hoefler
All regular priced seasonal Christmas merchandise 20% off!
Come check out our other storewide discounts!
We will be closing at 4pm on Dec. 24th.
Burns
Merle ‘Stocky’ Stockwell
Pvt. Tristan Larman graduated
from U.S. Marine Corps basic train-
ing in San Diego.
Pvt. Larman is the son of Dodie
Melland of Emmett, Idaho, and Dave
Larman of Summerville. His grand-
parents are Jessie Lewis of Canyon
City and the late Gerald Lewis. His
brother is also in the Marines, Lance
Cpl. Bridger Larman.
myeaglenews.com/breakingnews
340 N Broadway
Arthur ‘AJ’ Dickens
June 6, 2002 – Dec. 10, 2015
Arthur “AJ” Wayne Dickens IV, 13, of Mt. Vernon, died
Dec. 10 at Blue Mountain Hospital in
John Day. A funeral service will be at 2
p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the Mt. Vernon
Community Hall. A private interment
will follow the service.
AJ, and his twin sister, Erika, were
born on June 6, 2002, in Bend, to Ar-
thur “Art” Wayne Dickens III and Jan-
ice Lynn Dickens.
He attended seventh grade at Grant
Union Junior-Senior High School in
John Day.
He was an avid video gamer, Lego builder and was an ex-
cellent ¿ sherman, catching many trophy ¿ sh. He was granted
a Make-A-Wish trip to San Diego where he visited Sea World
and LegoLand. He was also able to accompany his family on a
trip to England. He attended MDA camp every year in McCall,
Idaho, and was a very active 4-H member.
Survivors include his parents Art and Janice Dickens of Mt.
Vernon; sisters, Erika Dickens and Megan (Ty) Workman of
Bates; two nephews and a niece.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Taner Gilliam.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old West Federal
Credit Union. Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Me-
morial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845.
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By Santa Claus
For the Blue Mountain Eagle
Hi, kids.
This is Santa. I need your
help. I have a little friend that
has suffered a great loss, and
she is now the only one left in
her family.
Call and schedule your
appointment today!
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made locally in Oregon and
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minute shopping needs!
She is very sad but still
wants to have a Christmas
tree. All she has asked for are
Christmas cards to decorate
her little tree.
Santa would love your
help in sending her as many
cards as possible. Let’s ¿ ll
her little tree, and all of her
walls, with lots and lots of
cards.
You can send the cards to:
Sa’frye Terry, P.O. Box 6126,
Schenectady, NY 12306.
With all my love to all my
little and big friends,
Santa Claus
Warm up with a steaming
cup of hot chocolate!
Rosalyn Smarr,
Stop in and sign up
for our FREE
LMT
T he Corner Cup
Christmas Wish Drawing!
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SKI REPORT — Anthony Lakes: Base 30 inches; 9 inches of new snow.