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A2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle G RANT U NION S TUDENTS OF THE M ONTH — F EBRUARY Wednesday, April 5, 2017 March slightly warmer than normal Blue Mountain Eagle Paige Weaver Grade 7 Parents: Jarrod and Janine Weaver Kori Jo Girven Grade 10 Parents: John and Brandi Girvin Brandon Quaid Grade 8 Parents: Kristopher and Fawn Brandon Tiler Voigt Grade 9 Parents: Kellie Combs and Kaleb Voigt Jozie Rude Grade 11 Parents: Tim and Aimee Rude Hailey Carter Grade 12 Parents: Mat and Jennifer Carter O BITUARIES Ann Wise March 20, 1937 - March 29, 2018 Ann (Goebel) Wise, 80, of Bend passed away Wednes- day, March 29, in Bend. Wise was born March 20, 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska. Autumn Funerals Bend is in charge of arrangements. Patrick Walter McDonald Patrick Walter McDonald, 63, of Philomath passed away Thursday, March 30, at the Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrange- ments. 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 submitted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as paid notices. Send obituaries by email, editorl@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. acebook FACEBOOK . COM /M Y E AGLE N EWS According to preliminary data received by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton, temperatures in John Day averaged slightly warmer than normal during the month of March. The average temperature was 42.9 degrees, which was 1.2 degrees above normal. High Temperatures averaged 54.4 degrees, which was 0.1 degrees above normal. The highest was 65 degrees on March 14. Low temperatures averaged 31.5 degrees, which was 2.4 degrees above nor- mal. The lowest was 24 de- grees on March 1. There were 17 days with the low temperature below 32 degrees. Precipitation totaled 1.35 inches during March, which was 0.08 inches above nor- Contributed image/NOAA mal. Measurable precipitation — at least .01 inch — was received on 12 days with the heaviest, 0.40 inches reported on March 30. Precipitation this year has reached 3.01 inches, which is 0.01 inches above normal. Since October, the water year precipitation at John Day has been 7.37 inches, which is 0.79 inches above normal. The highest wind gust was 43 mph, which occurred on March 18. The outlook for April from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for near normal temperatures and near normal precipitation. Normal highs for John Day rise from 57 de- grees at the start of April to 64 degrees at the end of April. Normal lows rise from 31 de- grees to 36 degrees. The 30 year normal precipitation is 1.39 inches. St. Patrick’s Day CASA benefi t most successful to date Advocates receive standing ovation at dinner By Angel Carpenter Blue Mountain Eagle It was all for the love of CASA kids. Organizers of the St. Pat- rick’s Day dinner and auction, benefi ting the Grant-Harney County Court Appointed Special Advocates program, deemed the March 14 event a success. Most of the 106 at- tendees wore a little green for the occasion which was held at the John Day Elks Lodge No. 1824. Grant-Harney CASA ex- ecutive director Tracey Blood said between the individuals and business support $8,000 was raised for the program. “Funds raised from the event will be used to support our community’s most vulner- able youth through advocacy, by allowing the program to recruit and train new volun- teer Court Appointed Special Advocates and to support our current volunteers by provid- ing quality ongoing training and supervision,” she said. There was a standing ova- tion at the event for Grant County advocates, includ- ing King Williams, Rhian- non Bauman, Amy Charette, Valeen Madden and Katy Nelson. Attendees enjoyed a prime rib dinner, and each table en- tering the dessert auction had a sweet treat at the end of their meal. A silent and live auction were also a part of the eve- ning. Blood expressed her ap- preciation for the event or- ganizers, including Aaron Roth, the vice president of the CASA Board of Direc- tors who chaired the planning committee. The committee included the entire Board of Directors along with Kim Ja- cobs of Blue Mountain Hos- pital and Kimberly Neault of the Grant County District At- torney’s offi ce. The auctioneer was Jack Southworth, and the prime rib was donated by Southworth Bros., the Oregon Cattleman’s Association and Blue Moun- tain Hospital. Ed and Margie McCrary prepared the meal. The McCrarys were assist- ed by fi ve Grant Union High School students in serving the meal. Blood said the CASA ben- efi t events help fund their lo- cal program. While CASA is state mandated, she said only 30 percent of their annual budget comes from the state, and the remainder must be raised through fundraising, grant writing and private do- nors. “We currently have seven active CASA volunteers serv- ing 39 percent of the children currently in care in Grant and Harney counties,” Blood said. “Our goal is to serve 100 per- cent of the children in care.” She added the St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser was their most successful event to date. “I continue to be over- whelmed with gratitude due to the support shown by our community at this event,” she said. To learn more about CASA visit casaforchildren.org on- line. For more information about the local program, call Blood at 541-575-5574 or email casa@grantesd.k12. or.us. Donald Lee Maxwell Donald Lee Maxwell, a resident of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away February 5th, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Donald was born March 28th, 1953 in Enterprise, Oregon. He was the new addition to his older brother James Bailey Maxwell, who was 2 1 ⁄ 2 years older. His parents, Marvin Lee Maxwell and Ella Blanche Maxwell, named Don after his uncle, Donald (Bud) Maxwell. His family moved to Ontario, Oregon in 1954 as his father pursued his career in banking. In 1955 they moved to Merril, Oregon, where they welcomed new baby Gregory Dale Maxwell. His father’s banking career relocated them to many places including Hood River and then eventually Condon, where they settled down for a while. Don initially found his love for music in elementary school in Condon, where he played drums in a 4th grade cover band of The Turtles. However, when it came down to stage time, their sign was spelled, “The Trutles.” This only fueled his love of music and Don began guitar lessons during this time. Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com Don’s family lived in Burns and John Day, Oregon throughout his high school years. Don graduated from John Day High School in 1971. He enjoyed football, basketball, and track during his 3 years in high school there. Summers he worked at the Hines Lumber Mill and was a weekend reserve firefighter. He loved hunting, fishing, and working his trap-line. He then furthered his education at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, from 1971-1973. He graduated with an Associate in Science Degree in Radio Broadcasting, while working at local station KTIX. Returning to Condon, Don drove a grain truck and later became Manager of the Elevator. He met Kathy in Condon in October of 1977, while holding the door open for her at the post office. Kathy was teaching 2nd grade at the time. Their first date was a fishing trip to a stream with lots of rattlesnakes. Don and Kathy then moved to The Dalles. Don was hired as a disc-jockey at KACI radio station, while Kathy was hired at Chenowith Elementary School. Don soon became a full-time sales manager at KACI. He loved being out in The Dalles community, getting to know people and helping them advertise their businesses. Donald Maxwell married Kathleen Raasch on August 14th, 1982 at the home of Ken and Marge Raasch in Hood River. The purchase of 10 acres gave Don and Kathy huge challenges and joy. Putting in a manufactured home and a barn was the start of their beautiful country retreat. Don loved being outdoors working on beautifying the landscape. It was soon after that he began his work with Craig Office Supply. On October 11th, 1989, Bailey Anne Maxwell was born. Bailey was her parents’ pride and joy, and definitely a daddy’s girl. As Bailey grew, so did her interests and activities. Don and his camera rarely missed an event. Don was not only his daughter’s biggest cheerleader, but also her #1 coach in both sports and life. It was always clear that he would move heaven and earth for her. In his later years, Don filled his days with what he loved. He returned to radio with BiCoastal Media, continued the upkeep of his beloved country home, and spent countless adventures with his wife and daughter. Don was a family man and a good man. He believed in working hard, being honest, and giving a helping hand. He will be missed immensely by his family, friends, and all who knew him. $15 for: UNLIMITED words, Don is survived by his wife of 34 1 ⁄ 2 years, Kathy; Daughter Bailey; Mother Ella Blanche; Brother James Bailey and family; Brother Gregory Dale; Aunt Thelma Maxwell; Cousin Bill Maxwell; Cousin Marcia Wood and Monte; Brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Kristy Raasch and family; Sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Ed Kanable and family. Don is also survived by many more extended family and friends. 5 Large “Yard Sale” signs, and a Voucher for a FREE 25-word, one week ad to sell leftover items (a $17 value!) Don was preceded in death by his father Marvin Maxwell and his in-laws Ken and Marge Raasch. A graveside service will be held at Wallowa Cemetery at a later date. Remembrances in Don’s name may be made to Celilo Cancer Center Scholarship Fund (Celilo Cancer Center Fund, Mid-Columbia Health Foundation: 1700 E 19th St, The Dalles, OR, 97058) or Heart of Hospice (2621 Wasco Street Hood River, Oregon 97031). Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 204 E. 4th St. The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. Paid for by the family of Donald Maxwell L AST W EEK ’ S T EMPS J OHN D AY ..................................................................... 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