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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle PC R ANGER D ISTRICT HAS THE GIVING SPIRIT Wednesday, January 6, 2016 New year, new goals “ Area residents share New Year’s resolutions I don’t have any (New Year’s resolutions). Every day is a resolution.” Earl Pettit Monument School Superintendent/Principal Blue Mountain Eagle Contributed photo Smokey Bear helps pack up food items collected by Prairie City Ranger District staff that were donated to the Prairie City Food Bank this Christmas season. C HRISTMAS SWEATERS RULE ! Many people see the new year as a time to take a fresh start and focus on New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a look at what several area residents hope to achieve in 2016: Grant County Justice of the Peace Kathy Stinnett of Canyon City an- swered simply: “Fly more.” She and her husband Frank fly a Cessna 172 and are members of Grant County Air Search. One reason she’d like to fly more often, Kathy said, “I’m ready to take my private pilot’s test.” Prairie City girls basketball coach Penny Black has health in mind. “My goal is changing to a better diet, including fresh food, to have more energy and give more energy to my family and the kids that I coach,” she said. “Also, walking with a little more spring in my step.” Ruthie Moore, who is Dayville’s city recorder, also hopes to increase her health and “spend more time with family,” she said. Professionally, her goal is to continue working toward the renovation of the Dayville Community Hall. Grant Union girls assistant basket- ball coach Lisa Wiegum of John Day said, “As a coach, my New Year’s res- olution is continue to work hard on our goals, and one of our team goals is to get past the first round of state to make it to Pendleton and next Novem- ber continue to develop and build a strong and lasting program with Mark (Mosley).” With the community on his mind, Grant County Chamber of Commerce president Jerry Franklin of Prai- rie City said his goal is to “try and make Grant County more prosper- ous through business and Chamber activities.” John Day Mayor Ron Lundbom shared his personal goal: “To make this year the healthiest year of my life, both physically and mentally,” he said. Grant County Commissioner Chris Labhart of John Day has also set health goals. “A New Year’s resolution for me is to exercise more, control my food portions and enjoy life,” Labhart said. Finding happiness in everyday life is a goal for two other residents. Grant Union boys basketball coach Steve Speth of John Day said he wants to “try to enjoy the day to day, rather than stressing about the future.” “For basketball, it’s to stay calm and have fun coaching,” he said. John Day Police Dispatch manager Valerie Luttrell of John Day said she plans to “enjoy life more — not wait until retirement to enjoy myself.” When it comes to goal setting, Monument School Superintendent/ Principal Earl Pettit takes a more prac- tical approach. “I don’t have any (New Year’s res- olutions),” he said. “Every day is a resolution.” O BITUARIES WHAT’S HAPPENING W HAT ’ S H APPENING The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call Cheryl at the Eagle, 541-575-0710. SATURDAY, JAN. 9 Second Saturday Gathering Contributed photo Canyon City Shell station staff members, including Emerald Stroops, left, and Poppy Grover, got into the seasonal spirit of things with an ugly sweater contest on Christmas Eve. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Outpost Restaurant, John Day The theme “Praise and the Ultimate Facelift” will be present- ed by Kathy Rogers in both song and word at the no-host break- fast gathering for women. Coffee and tea are complimentary. 12-6 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, John Day The church is at 944 E. Main St. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com BAKER CITY — Joanne Beverly Brown, 87, died Dec. 26 outside her Baker City home. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Brown was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebras- ka, to Leslie and Evelyn (Borrow) Perrigo. She attended high school in Fruitland, Idaho. She worked as a À orist for 15 years at Chaves Food Land and then at the Flower Box. She was also the Baker County librarian, retiring after 20 years of service. Her hobbies included oil painting, bird watching, horse- back riding, hiking and exploring places off the beaten track. Survivors include her son, Robert (Marci) Brown of John Day; daughter, Janine (Bob) Lick of La Grande; sister, Shir- ley Schrank of Twin Falls, Idaho; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Eileen Naher. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baker Coun- ty Library through Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. For condolences, visit www.grayswest.com. TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12-13 Red Cross blood drive Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm Joanne B. Brown Aug. 21, 1928 – Dec. 26, 2015 About Obituaries News obituaries are a free service of the Blue Mountain Eagle. The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to editing. Obituaries submit- ted 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. N ancy H elen (K uhlm an) S kinner Mar. 19, 1936 - Dec. 29, 2015 A selfless and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend was granted her heart’s desire to walk with Jesus Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Nancy Helen (Kuhlman) Skinner sought first the Kingdom of God and all things were added unto her (personalized from Matt 6:33). We are confident that, upon first seeing Jesus, she heard the words she strived for, “Well done, my good and faithful servant... enter into the joy of the Lord (Matt. 25:21)!” Nancy Skinner, 79, of Canyon City died Tuesday December 29 th at the Blue Mountain Hospital. An Open House Celebration of Life was held Saturday January 2nd at the Nazarene Church in John Day at 11:30 AM. Nancy was born in Chicago March 19, 1936. She grew up in Lake Bluff, Illinois with her siblings (Kathrine Tabern, Karen Beatty, Susan Christensen, Mom’s twin sister and Allen Kuhlman) and parents Allen and Kathrine Kuhlman. She went to Coe College where she met Bill Skinner; they married in 1956 and she b egan working to help Dad finish his degree in Forestry Management from University of Minnesota. They left the mid-west and moved to Powers, Oregon where they started a family. They bought a home in Canyon City in 1969 w here the kids grew up. Phyllis (Keith) Vermilyea, Bob (Colleen) Skinner, Susan (Ken) Tavernier and Carol Ski nner were the center of Nancy and Bill’s life making countless sacrifices to allow the children opportunities to h ave experiences and perceive life from a broad perspective. Nancy loved spending time with her grandchildren, David and Jessica Vermilyea, Robby, Michael and Joshua Skinner and Garrett, Nathan, Tanner and Kaylynn Tavernier. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Blue Mountain Hospital and Saint Alphonsus Ca ncer Treatment Center who helped make Nancy’s last days more comfortable. Thanks also to the many friends who brought so much joy, fellowship and meaning to her life. Nancy always had a meal ready for those in need. Thus, in lieu of flowers, you may extend her legac y by supporting others in need through the Nalen Fund at the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center. Your ent ire donation goes to meet emergent basic needs of patients undergoing treatment for cancer. Memorial contributio ns may be made to the Nalen Fund for St. Alphonsus Foundation through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon B lvd. John Day, OR 97845 Merle ‘Stocky’ Stockwell Aug. 19, 1921 – Dec. 13, 2015 Merle “Stocky” Stockwell, 94, of John Day, died Dec. 13 at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day. A graveside service was held Dec. 17 at St. Andrews Cemetery in Canyon City, followed Ey a reception at the SnafÀ e Bit Dinner House. Mr. Stockwell was born Aug. 19, 1921, in Corvallis, to Horace Eugene Stockwell and Audra Elizabeth Hood Lusk. He attended Seneca Elementary and Grant Union High School. He then spent four years in the Merchant Marines. In 1942, he married Annabelle Cummins. They divorced in 1955. In 1958, he married Lois Zierer. He spent his career working as a timber faller and heavy equipment operator for the Edward Hines Lumber Company, retiring after 25 years. He enMoyed the Grant County lifestyle of ¿ shing, hunting and camping with friends and family. He was a member of the Burns and John Day Elks lodges, and St. Thomas Epis- copal Church in Canyon City. Survivors include his daughter, Joy Lyons Hoff of Wil- sonville; son, Steve Stockwell of Vancouver, Washington; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Stockwell, in 1989; and son, Kelley Stockwell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Seneca School Foundation or the Blue Mountain Hospital Foun- dation through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. Michael B. DesJardin Dentistry, PC Preventive, Restorative & Endodontics New Patients Welcome! 208 NW Canton John Day 541-575-2725 mbddental@live.com michaelbdesjardindmd.com Paid for by the family of Nancy Skinner L AST W EEK ’ S T EMPS J OHN D AY ...................................................... 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