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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 15, 2017)
Blue Mountain Eagle Community & History The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Friday. Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmeagle.com. For meetings this week, see our list in the classifi eds on Page A17. The Harney County Democrats will give a presentation about local elections and the Neighborhood Leader program. Local Democrats are encouraged to attend. For more informa- tion, call 541-542-2633. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 Grant County Chamber meeting • 11 a.m., Chamber offi ce, John Day All are welcome to attend the business and board meeting of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, with an adjourn- ment to the Outpost restaurant at noon. For more information, call 541-575-0547. WHAT’S HAPPENING THURSDAY, FEB. 16 Grant County Little League sign-ups • 5-7:30 p.m., Humbolt Elementary, Canyon City Sign-ups for Little League baseball and softball players will be held in the computer lab at Humbolt Elementary. Players must have a birth certifi cate and three proofs of residency to sign up. For more information, call 541-390-5790. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 Local Democrats meeting • 6:30 p.m., Canyon City Community Hall WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, FEB. 22-23 *Grant Union presents ‘Young Sherlock’ (updated listing) • 7 p.m., Grant Union Junior-Senior High School stage *This event has been rescheduled to Feb. 22-23. The Grant Union drama club will perform the two-act play “Young Sherlock,” by Craig Sodaro, on stage at the school. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students. The cast features 24 students in grades 7-12. The play is produced in cooperation with Pioneer Drama Service and is directed by Julie Reynolds. SATURDAY, FEB. 25 Clay pigeon jackpot shoot • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kimberly Rock Products pit, milepost 9 on Highway 402 Events include jackpots, Annie Oakley and more, plus men’s, women’s and children’s competitions. The cost is $3 per Wednesday, February 15, 2017 A7 shoot. Call 541-934-2143 for more information. All-you-can-eat pancake feed • 5-7 p.m., Mt. Vernon Grange The grange will hold its annual all-you-can-eat pancake feed featuring both sourdough and regular pancakes, plus eggs, ham and beverages. The cost is $6. There will also be a cakewalk. For more information, call Jean Sagert at 541-575-1007 or Mary Ellen Brooks at 541-932-4540. Java Jungle Ladies Night • 5-8 p.m., Java Jungle, John Day Women ages 18 and up are invited to participate in a Ladies Night at Java Jungle. Both salons will have specials, and six local vendors will be featured. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact Java Jungle at 541-575-2224. SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Hope 4 Paws ‘Spay-ghetti’ dinner • 4-8 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge Support local animals at this fundraiser benefi ting Hope 4 Paws. The third annual all-you-can-eat meal includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, dessert and a beverage. Admission is by donation to Hope 4 Paws. Proceeds benefi t the Hope 4 Paws spay and neuter programs. For more information, call 541-667-7666. O UT OF THE P AST Blue Mountain Eagle Feb. 16, 1967 50 years ago John Day Council OKs Revised Dog Ordinance It will be expensive to allow dogs to run at large in John Day. At the John Day city council meeting Tuesday evening, the council adopted a revised dog ordinance, sub- mitted by Wally Williams, police commissioner, call- ing for a maximum fi ne of $50. The council also took a step in streamlining the city ordinances by repealing 20 outdated ordinances and ap- proving a new ordinance cov- ering the same area of the 20 older ordinances. A redemp- tion fee of $10 instead of $5 will be charged for dogs picked up by the city police if claimed by the owner within one day. An extra charge of $1 a day will be levied for each additional day up to fi ve days. On the sixth day the dog will be destroyed. Anyone violating the provisions of the dog ordinance is subject- ed to a fi ne not less than $10 and not more than $50. It is possible for dog owners to be Other ordinances will be revised or repealed by the council. In other business at the meeting, Byron Haberly and Harold Gooding appeared before the council concern- ing the insuffi cient water supply of the hospital road area. The water situation at the Eagle file photo From Feb. 16, 1967: THE STARS — They probably didn’t realize it, but the cattle of the Clyde Holliday drive through John Day were something a little extra special Sunday morning as more than the usual number of photographers were on hand for pictures. Approximately 700 head of cattle were brought by 14 riders from the ranges in Bear Valley near Seneca to the Holliday ranch east of John Day. It took two days to complete the annual drive. The operation went off without any difficulty, said Holliday. charged $65 for allowing their dog to run at large. A general ordinance defi ning offenses and providing penalties was approved by the council to re- place 20 separate ordinances dealing with a variety of sub- jects from disorderly houses to minors in saloons. The new ordinance covers offense against public peace, safety and property. It also covers offenses involving morals and minors. A review of the ordinances by the council resulted from an earlier study made by the League of Oregon Cities. TREAT YOUR FEET higher elevations of the city is being studied by the plan- ning committee of the city council. No defi nite action was taken. Stanley Stout will audit the city books for the present year and will report to the council at the Septem- ber meeting. Wheeler Electronics of The Dalles will main- tain the city’s radio equip- ment with maintenance work performed by Wheel- er or a local authorized technician. The council will appoint three citizens to the city planning committee to as- sist the council with city planning. 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