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A16 News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Record cold in Seneca Mt. Vernon SENECA Continued from Page A1 He said the coldest tempera- ture he has experienced in Sen- eca is -34, which he jokingly attributed to global warming. Seneca and Ukiah tied for the state record for coldest recorded temperature, -54 Fahrenheit, in February 1933, according to the National Weather Service. “I remember hanging my little brother’s diapers on the line, and they would freeze before I could get them hung Committees are formal public bodies required to comply with Oregon Public Meetings Law ORS 192.610. up,” 86-year-old Seneca resi- dent Leonard Rider said. He said, as a child, he lived in half a boxcar with no wa- ter and no power for several years. He remembered ice skating with his family de- spite subzero temperatures. “We didn’t pay much at- tention to it really,” he said. Turner left California for Seneca after he retired and, despite the cold weather, likes the slow pace of life in Grant County. “It’s too nice here,” he said. “I don’t think I could take California again.” 05038 Six members (including the County Court) serve a three year term and meet annually to receive, deliberate, revise and approve the annual budget document as provided by the Budget Officer. Any proposed programs are discussed and considered. 26 S T R AW BERR Y MO Bear Valley, one of the coldest places in the contiguous U.S. 395 UN TA I NS For R oad 15 63 At 4,666 feet above sea level, Seneca is in the lowest portion of Bear Valley. 395 F or e st Ro ad 16 N Seneca 2 miles Lowest recorded temperatures in Seneca by month, 1933-2006 20 Degrees Fahrenheit 17 19 14 11 10 5 5 0 -10 -11 A state record -20 Seneca tied with Ukiah for the coldest recorded low temperature in Oregon on Feb. 10, 1933. -25 -30 -31 Sources: Western Regional Climate Center; National Weather Service, NOAA; EO Media Group research -40 -43 -50 -48 Sean Hart and Alan Kenaga/EO Media Group -54 -60 Jan. 26, Feb. 10, March 5, April 9, May 1, June 4, July 8, Aug. 24, Sept. 30, Oct. 31, Nov. 15, Dec. 23, 1957 1933 1955 1952 1953 1962 1959 1992 1954 2002 1955 1983 EOU ag scholarship Dance registration deadline approaching fundraiser planned Blue Mountain Eagle BUDGET COMMITTEE John Day t es Contributed photo/Sonna Smith River Canyon City Seneca was the coldest place in the contiguous United States 20 nights from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. Only Yellowstone Park in Wyoming and Bodie State Park in California had more nights in which either was the coldest. At an elevation of more than 4,600 feet, Seneca is situated in the lowest portion of Bear Valley. Cold air from the surrounding hills settles in the valley at night, leading to temperatures up to 20 degrees colder than John Day 20 miles to the north. Seneca tied the record for the lowest recorded temperature in Oregon Feb. 10, 1933, at -54 degrees Fahrenheit. Situated at the bottom of Bear Valley, a bowl in the mountains, cold air settles into the small town at night. y John Da 26 Registration deadlines for dance classes are com- ing up. Level III and Junior High last chance regis- tration is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at Body, Fitness and Dance, 173 SE Dayton St., John Day. Prac- tice resumes Jan. 3. Level I and Level II registration will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Tues- day and Wednesday, Jan. 3-4. Classes will begin the week of Jan. 9. For more information, call 541-620-1581. Blue Mountain Eagle The Eastern Oregon Uni- versity Agriculture Club is hosting its annual scholarship fundraiser, the Ag Dinner Dance, Jan. 28 at the Blue Mountain Conference Cen- ter in La Grande. Doors open and a live band will start at 5 p.m. for social hour, and a tri-tip dinner will be served at 6 p.m.. Silent auction items will be available, and a live auction will start at 6:45 p.m. Only 200 tickets are on sale for $25 for an individual and $40 for a pair. All proceeds will go toward scholarships for students in the Eastern Or- egon University Agriculture and Natural Resources De- partment. The event is open to the public and tickets will be on sale at the door. Contact the Agriculture Club president Krista Sites at 541-891-3562 for more information or to purchase tickets. 541-620-4255 Fares effective 12/14/16 John Day 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Avoid the Christmas rush - attend church now You never need a taxi until you need one: put me on speed dial 04655 Richie Colbeth, owner/operator Michael B. DesJardin Dentistry, PC Preventive, Restorative & Endodontics New Patients Welcome! the 208 NW Canton John Day 541-575-2725 mbddental@live.com michaelbdesjardindmd.com corner’s HOT SH T EEK OF THE W Let our family of Pharmacists serve you! WHITNEY MCCLELLAN Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year season filled with good times and good memories. 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