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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle G RANT U NION S TUDENTS OF THE M ONTH — A PRIL Quinten Hallgarth Grade 7 Parents: Casey and Heidi Hallgarth Angelo Towers Grade 8 Grandmother: Lisa Hunter Kennedy Kori Girvin Grade 9 Parents: John and Brandi Girvin Ty McDaniel Grade 10 Parents: Sam and Kelley McDaniel Sam Bentz Grade 11 Parents: Patrick and Holly Bentz Taylor McCluskey Grade 12 Parents: Patrick and Cleo McCluskey Jozie Rude Grade 10 Parents: Tim and Aimee Rude Kellen Shelley Grade 8 Parents: Curt and Elizabeth Shelley Shiranne Carter Grade 11 Parents: Alice Carlson and Douglas Carter R ECOGNIZE THIS PHOTO ? O BITUARIES Seth Logan Blakeslee July 13, 1996 - June 18, 2016 Seth Logan Blakeslee, 19, of Mon- ument passed away on Saturday, June 18, in Monument. A memorial service was held Saturday, June 25, at the Monument school gymnasium. Seth was born on July 13, 1996, in John Day to Larry Blakeslee and Sandy Corley. He graduated from Monument High School in 2014. He had been working as a fi ber-optic cable installer. He enjoyed basketball and oth- er sports, fi shing, hunting, spending time with his family and friends and his dog, Charlie. Seth did well in school. He was the salutatorian of his class and received the Presidents Education Award for outstanding academic achievement. He played in the Senior All Star bas- ketball tournament and was a member of the fi rst Monument robotics team to go to state. Seth was here for a short time but left a large footprint. He truly enjoyed life. He is survived by his father, Larry Blakeslee of Dixie, Wash- ington; mother, Sandy Corley of Monument; his brother and best friend, Colten Blakeslee of Monument; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Contributions may be made to the Seth Blakelsee Memori- al Fund through the Bank of Eastern Oregon, account number 5200510773. Arrangements are under the care of Driskill Me- morial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. Does this photo belong to you? The photo, dated October 1932, was found recently at Prairie City’s City Hall. City Recorder Taci Philbrook said it was in a file of old newsletters the city used to publish. It is likely a class from Prairie City School. Handwritten names listed are: back row, from left, Bob Hall, Alvan Bogue, Ivan Brandon, Walter Fisk, Merle Collins, Blanchard Cline, Woodrow Mack and Sam Eccles; middle row, Carol Cook, Marian Anderson, Alice Hardy, John Claflin, Almon Gillette, Tea (?) Campbell, Henry Brooks and Mary Maddox; front row, Norma Moore, Virginia Kimberling, Norma Martyn, Violet Mowers, Joan Hunter, Murel Bogue, Maxine Hankins, Madeline Bates, Margurite Calhoun and advisor Julia Brauninger. Philbrook said Claflin’s name is written on himself, so it’s possible it was his photo. Anyone with any information should call Prairie City’s City Hall, 541-820-3605. Richard ‘Dick’ Miller Sept. 8, 1941 - June 15, 2016 G RANT U NION S TUDENTS OF THE M ONTH — M AY Abby Lusco Grade 7 Parents: Andy and Angie Lusco Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Reading at library wins youngster $1,000 Richard William “Dick” Miller, 74, of John Day passed away on June 15, 2016, in Condon. Miller was born in Portland to Arlene Marie (Adams) Miller and Herman Di- etrich Miller on Sept. 8, 1941. He graduated from David Douglas High School in 1959, which was the fi rst four-year class at the school. He was a dedicated salesman with Westinghouse for 25 years before his retirement. In his retirement, Miller enjoyed playing with his grandchil- dren, traveling and taking in the peace of their cabin that he built with his wife and sons in the area surrounding John Day. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Diane (Washam) Miller; his children, Joseph Miller and wife Elizabeth, Jona- than Bauder and wife Meri Jo, Dietrick Miller and wife Tania, James Miller, Marie Davol and husband Ben; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother Lee Miller of Wenatchee, Washington. He will be fondly remembered for his love, reli- ability, his willingness to lend a hand whenever any- one needed it, as well as his passion for science and history. Arrangements are under the care of Spencer, Libby & Pow- ell, 1100 Kelly Ave., The Dalles, 541-296-3234. Aidan Broemeling Grade 9 Parents: Don and Karen Broemeling Ready 2 Learn cards available at library By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle Three-year-old Kristina Manitsas of John Day is the winner of $1,000 from the Oregon College Sav- ings Plan through a Ready 2 Learn program at the Grant County Library. Her mom and dad, Kath- ryn and Levi Manitsas, who received the news June 3, entered their daughter to win each time she used her Ready 2 Learn card to check out books at the library and attended the library’s story time events. Marshall McCosker was also a winner at the library, receiving an activity prize package from Ready 2 Learn. All children ages 0-5 can sign up for a Ready 2 Learn card at the library, and each time they check out books or attend one of the library programs, a small cash amount is credited to their college savings account, and they are entered to win prizes. Christina Lynn Long Christina Lynn Long, 39, of Haines died June 20 near Haines. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day. Interment will follow at the St. Andrews Cemetery in Can- yon City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christina Long Memorial Fund at U.S. Bank. For condolences, visit driskillmemorialchapel.com. Meghan Rider Grade 12 Parents: Corry and Vikki Rider About Obituaries 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. The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. Blue Mountain Eagle As school buildings emp- ty for the summer, Uma- tilla Morrow Head Start is already working to fill its classrooms for the 2016-17 school year. The agency is inviting Due to vandalism at the recycle collection sites, Clark’s Disposal is forced to move all recycle bins to the transfer station as of July 1st, where they can be monitored and controlled. Call for Hours: 541-575-0432 applications from preg- nant mothers and families with children ranging from newborns to 5-year-olds. UMCHS provides services to children and their families in Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, Wallowa, Gilliam, Sherman and Wheeler Counties. The Thank you to all who helped make our June 2016 yard sale a success. We appreciate everyone who donated, purchased, helped set up, helped clean up, loaned tables and displays, priced items and staffed the table. Thank you to the Grant County Chamber of Commerce for letting us use their parking lot. The funds raised help keep the Grant County Genealogical Society Library and Research Center open for Genealogical Research. Sincerely, Grant County Genealogical Society L AST W EEK ’ S T EMPS John Day location is at 401 S. Canyon Blvd. “Our agency believes that every child deserves a head start in life”, said Suellen Whitlock, family engagement director for UMCHS. “Head Start is one of the earliest and most effective interventions for preparing our young chil- dren for brighter futures academically, socially and emotionally.” Interested parents can apply online for any of these preschool programs offered by UMCHS at their website at umchs.org, and then selecting “Head Start Application.” The Oregon Department of Human Services and most other social service agencies also have applica- tions. For more information, call Suellen Whitlock at 541-564-6878 or 800-559- 5878. W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF J UNE 29-J ULY 5 J OHN D AY ..................................................................... HI/LO T UESDAY ....................................................................... 78/51 W EDNESDAY ................................................................... 87/48 T HURSDAY ..................................................................... 78/54 F RIDAY .......................................................................... 69/48 S ATURDAY ...................................................................... 81/43 S UNDAY ......................................................................... 91/51 M ONDAY ........................................................................ 94/56 R IVER F LOWS ON J UNE 27 Last year 50 38 207 257 248 New 17 A summer reading pro- gram is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays at the John Day City Park for children through age 12. A free USDA lunch is also served at the park, near the pool from noon to 1 p.m.; the lunch is free for kids 0-18, and $2 for those over 18. Head Start accepting applications for next school year www.eomediagroup.com Discharge JD River near John Day 62 Middle Fork @ Ritter 59 North Fork @ Monument 271 JD River @ Service Creek 436 JD River @ McDonald Ferry 445 Canyon Crk @ Thissells Ranch Bridge 18 Canyon Creek @ Adams Drive Bridge 18 Contributed photo Kristina Manitsas, 3, of John Day is the winner of $1,000 from the Oregon College Savings Plan. She entered to win, with help from her mom and dad, Kathryn and Levi Manitsas, each time she used her Ready 2 Learn card and attended the Grant County Library’s story time events. Avg. 207 194 924 1,360 1,580 17 18 % of Avg. 30 30 29 32 28 106 100 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Mostly sunny and hot Mostly sunny Partly sunny Mostly sunny Sunshine and pleasant Sunny and pleasant Sunny 94 90 90 86 88 92 85 56 51 48 50 49 48 47 F ORECAST A UTOMATED : 541-575-1122 R OAD CONDITIONS : 511; TRIPCHECK . COM ; NOAA W EATHER R ADIO :162.500 MHz
