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A14 News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, May 18, 2016 FIRE HALL Continued from Page A1 “Having highly trained firefighters is the single most important aspect of an effective and efficient fire department,” John Day City Manager Peggy Gray said. “A conveniently located and well-organized training fa- cility for these firefighters is critical in providing the community with best level of fire protection possible.” Gray said, when firefight- ers are not using the training room, it will be available for community use, free of charge — which is only fit- ting, considering residents volunteered to cover most of the cost of the new building for their volunteer firefight- ers. About 60 percent of vot- ers in 2014 approved a total of $1,205,000 in bonds for ELECTION Continued from Page A1 Independent parties will be on the November ballot, most of the races were between Republicans. Running unopposed for position No. 1, Dave Tray- lor received 1,411 votes, 94.8 percent, with 78 write-ins. Also unopposed, Tad Houpt received 1,303 votes, 93.6 percent, with 89 write- ins. For position No. 5, Jim Boethin received 659 votes, 38.6 percent, while How- ard Gieger received 590 and King Williams received 448. There were also 12 write-ins. For position No. 7, Jim The Eagle/Sean Hart Steam rises from the hot asphalt as Tidewater Contractors employees, including Prairie City resident Hal Gilliam, right, finish paving the parking lot for the new John Day fire hall May 10. A ribbon cutting and free community barbecue are planned for 4 p.m. June 4 at the hall on South Canyon Boulevard. the project — $655,000 from city residents and $550,000 from the rural fire district, based on the total assessed values of each taxing dis- trict. Gray said the rate is Sproul secured 59.3 percent of the votes, 1,013, over Larry Blasing, who received 681, with 14 write-ins. Running unopposed for alternate No. 1, Mike Smith received, 1,148 votes, 93.9 percent, with 74 write-ins. For alternate No. 2, Sam Palmer received 1,040 votes, 60.4 percent, over Russ Young, who received 675, with seven write-ins. No Independents and only one Democrat ran for the Public Forest Commis- sion: For Alternate No. 1, Dave Hannibal received 395 votes, 92.1 percent of the Democratic ballots re- ceived, with 34 total write- ins. Running unopposed, assessor candidate David Thunell received 98.7 per- cent of the votes, 2,380. Also unopposed, incum- bent Surveyor Mike Spring- er received 2,360, 98.9 per- cent. Percy said she would begin counting the write-in candidates Wednesday. She said about 25 ballots have been challenged be- cause of signatures, and the owners have been called or sent a letter with 10 days to respond. She said fewer than 50 ballots were still outstand- ing, but that amount would not change the results. She said she has 20 days to com- plete the certified election results. Percy said 71.6 percent — 3,322 of the 4,640 reg- istered Grant County voters — cast ballots in this elec- tion. A TTENTION G RANT C OUNTY 3.07 percent for 15 years. The community also pitched in with a total of $12,351 in donations, in- cluding $5,000 from both Chester’s Thriftway and Malheur Lumber Co., Gray said. Bill Gander Ranch also donated a fridge and stove for the kitchen, she said. The project also received $470,170 in grants, she said, including the Ford Family Foundation, $200,000; the Oregon Community Foun- dation’s Meyer Memorial Trust Fund, $200,000, Glen and Jean McKenzie Fund, $20,000, and Shelk Fund, $1,000; the Collins Foun- dation, $40,000; and Trust Management Services, $9,170. Despite regulatory set- backs — larger footings, a larger southern firewall and solar panels, which were re- quired and cost more than originally budgeted — the engine bays and the training room have been completed and the wiring and plumb- ing were completed for fire- fighter showers. Gray said the city budgeted $40,000 from its general fund to complete the administrative offices in the next fiscal year beginning in July. John Day City Council has not determined whether to keep or sell the old fire hall, she said, but if it is sold, the revenue could be used to offset the completion costs. Despite weather setbacks that delayed construction, Gray said a ribbon cutting cer- emony is planned for 4 p.m. June 4 at the new fi re hall on South Canyon Boulevard. John Day Fire Chief Ron Smith encouraged the com- munity to attend to see their new fire hall. “It’s open to the public, and there will be hot dogs and hamburgers,” he said. “Come on down and take a tour and see the new build- ing.” The Eagle/Angel Carpenter County Clerk Brenda Percy, right, congratulates Deputy Clerk Julie Ellison after the election results released showed Ellison received more than 50 percent of the votes for treasurer Tuesday at the Grant County Courthouse. V ETERANS : Did you know there may be VA benefits available for you as a result of your spouses’ military service? See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Poppy Days are here Blue Mountain Eagle Call 541-575-1631 for an appointment Open: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10am-4pm by appointment. The Upper South Fork and Mainstem John Day River Local Advisory Committee is recruiting new members. Mission statement: T o be good stewards of our Nation’s Forests, natural resources, and to protect life and property from harms way. Interested in serving on the Local Water Quality Management Area Advisory Committee? Grant Soil & Water Conservation District in conjunction with Oregon Department of Agriculture is looking for individuals with a high level of citizen involvement for the biennial review and implementation of the Upper South Fork and Mainstem John Day River Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan and rules. The Local Advisory Committee’s responsibilities shall include but are not limited to: Participation in the development and ongoing modifications of the agricultural water quality management area plan and rules; Recommendation of strategies necessary to achieve water quality goals and objectives outlined in the agricultural water quality management area plan; and the Biennial review of the progress of implementation of the agricultural water quality management area plan and rules, including enforcement actions taken, and requests for alternate measures that have been granted or denied. A local water quality management area Advisory Committee shall be composed primarily of landowners in the affected local agricultural water quality management area. Membership may include, but is not limited to; State Board of Agriculture representatives, persons serving on local soil and water conservation districts, private landowners, representatives of local, state and federal boards, commissions and agencies, members of Indian tribes, members of the public, persons associated with industry, members of academic, scientific and professional communities and public and special interest groups. For more information contact Jason Kehrberg, Grant SWCD District Manager, at 541 575-0135, ext. 110, or Pat Holliday at 541 575-0135, ext. 101. JOHN DAY — Three lo- cal Girls State delegates, Dauna Bishop, Natalie Stea- rns and Reitta Wyllie, will join American Legion Auxil- iary members in their Poppy Program this week. Red paper poppies are distributed, mainly around Memorial Day and Veter- ans Day, and worn by men, women and children to show gratitude to America’s fallen heroes, veterans and those currently serving in uniform. 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