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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.
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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.
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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-
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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.
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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.
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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
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