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FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle A2 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Children enjoy Halloween activities By Rudy Diaz Blue Mountain Eagle A robot glowing with green lights, vampires, werewolves, and other mon- sters ruled the night during the Oct. 30 kids party at the John Day Elks Lodge. “So far I like it, and the kids are having fun,” said Karl Varenhorst, a father who brought a werewolf to the event. “We are happy, and it’s important that the kids are happy too.” Logan Varenhorst, 6, enjoyed the event with games like the difficult to beat claw machine, mini bowling, throwing a bean bag to knock down a tower and more. “Things are going good,” Logan said. “Halloween is my favorite, and I am going to be a skeleton next Halloween.” Instead of charging a price of admission, the Elks Lodge accepted cans and donations, which will go to the food bank according to Tom Winters, the Lodge Officer and Committee Chairman and organizer of the event. Cathy Currey collected the donations. “I used to teach school, The Eagle/Angel Carpenter The Eagle/Rudy Diaz Grant County Search and Rescue member Cindy Lemcke offers candy to trick-or-treater Clive Northway at the Canyon City Fire Hall on Halloween. In back, from left, Blue Mountain Hospital District paramedic Sam Utley, EMT-Intermediate Johni Lee and SAR member Kim Kell. Pippa Kowing, 1, has a blast at the Elks Lodge Halloween party dressed as a lion. and I do this so I can see all the kids I used to teach bring their kids,” Currey said. Everett Silva, 4, caught the eye of many spectators with his robot costume that shined with a green aura. Joel Silva, his father, made the costume, which took about 3-4 hours to put together. “It’s neat having a com- munity event because the Elks are very community ori- ented, and it’s fun to see all these little kids in their cos- tumes having fun and play- ing and for us being able to provide them with that,” Winters said. Numerous events were held around the county on Halloween night, including a free haunted house spon- sored by the Canyon City Volunteer Fire Department at the community hall. Next door at the Canyon City Fire Hall, volunteer fire- fighters, members of Grant County Search and Rescue and emergency responders from Blue Mountain Hospi- tal District handed out candy to trick-or-treaters. It was the coldest October on record. Temperatures in John Day averaged much colder than normal during the month of October, according to pre- liminary data received by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton. The average temperature was 40.5 degrees, which was 8.9 degrees below normal. The previous coldest was 43.3 degrees in 2013. High temperatures aver- aged 55.5 degrees, which was 9.9 degrees below nor- mal. The highest was 72 degrees on Oct. 23. Low temperatures aver- aged 25.6 degrees, which was 7.8 degrees below normal. The lowest was 8 degrees on Oct. 30. There were 26 days with the low temperature below 32 degrees. Precipitation totaled 0.44 inches during October, which was 0.55 inches below nor- mal. Measurable precipi- tation was received on six days with the heaviest, 0.19 inches, reported on Oct. 17. Precipitation this year has reached 10.15 inches, which is 0.43 inches below normal. Blue Mountain Eagle Malheur National For- est officials have rescinded the closure order following the Cow Fire, southeast of Prairie City. This area included roads west of Forest Road 13, roads east of Forest Road 1665, Sheep Creek Trail 371 and Horseshoe Trail 363, and the entire Elk Creek Campground, according to a press release. Forest visitors should be cautious when enter- ing a recently burned area and be aware of increased hazards, particularly snags (which are recently burned or dead trees). Forest offi- cials ask that visitors do not camp or hang out in a burned area. Dead or dying trees that remain standing after a fire are unstable, especially in high winds. Loose rocks The outlook for Novem- ber from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center calls for above-normal temperatures and near- to below-normal precipitation. Normal highs for John Day fall from 57 degrees at the start of Novem- ber to 44 degrees at the end of November. Normal lows fall from 31 degrees to 25 degrees. The 30-year normal precipitation is 1.35 inches. and logs can be present in a burned area and are unpre- dictable, creating a falling a hazard. Additionally, burned vegetation can also con- tribute to landslides, mud- slides and erosion when rain occurs. The ground in a burned area can also be unstable, due to burned-out roots beneath the surface. After soils and vegetation have been charred, rain- fall that would normally be absorbed could run off extremely quickly. Prescribed burning activities are continuing, and the Malheur National Forest wants all forest vis- itors to have a positive and safe experience while rec- reating on their public lands. For more information contact the Forest Super- visor’s Office at 541-575- 3000 or visit fs.usda.gov/ malheur. OBITUARIES The Eagle/Angel Carpenter One of many spooks provided a fun, frightening moment going through the free haunted house at the Canyon City Community Hall sponsored by the Canyon City Volunteer Fire Department. October was the coldest on record Blue Mountain Eagle Cow Fire area reopened Betty Zimmerman Betty Zimmerman passed away at her home on Oct. 27. She was preceded in death by her longtime partner, Jackie Harris, and brother, Edmond “Sonny” Zimmerman. She is survived by her two children, Elmer Kruchten Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada, and her daughter, Linda “Zip” Gabriel; as well as her sister, Sharon (Zimmerman) Kramer; and two grandchildren, Brandon Kruchten and Lianne Kruchten. Betty worked for John Day’s U.S. Bank for 35 years where she retired. She then returned to work at the adja- cent liquor store. A celebration of life was held at her home in Mt. Ver- non on Nov. 2. Her family would like to thank all of those who attended or called to offer condolences. Special thanks to Patty Ross, Kelly and Lori Stokes, Pearl Lin- genfeld and Shawn Duncan from the Squeeze-In Café. About Obituaries News obituaries of 300 words or less 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 memorials. Obituaries longer than 300 words may be published as paid memorials. Send obituaries by email, office@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. SKI SWAP Saturday, November 16, 2019 Riveria Activity Center at 2nd & Y Ave., La Grande Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm Mendy Sharpe FNP Apppointments available 15% Commission for purchase of rescue equipment. ALSP Reserves the right to refuse equipment determined to be not sellable. S151412-1 S150919-1 139101 S151411-1 Warren Miller’s New Movie - Timeless When: Friday, Nov. 15. Doors at 6PM, show starts 6:30PM Where: EOU Zabel Hal, Lewis Auditorium, Rm 101 Cost: $5 Adults (12 and up), $2.50 kids and EOU students Tickets available at Blue Mountain Outfitters, EOU Outdoor Adventure Program, and at the door Thank you to all who have served to protect our freedoms! 541-523-6377 541-963-6577 541-573-6377 541-576-2160 Honoring those who have fought to protect our freedom. We thank you! Jeanette Radinovich, Agent 101 W Main St. John Day, OR 97845 541-575-2073 S152348-1 S150614-1 Last Week’s Temps John Day ...........................................................HI/LO Tuesday ........................................................... 37/17 Wednesday ..................................................... 49/16 Thursday .......................................................... 53/27 Friday ............................................................... 58/28 Saturday .......................................................... 62/30 Sunday ............................................................. 59/32 Monday............................................................ 62/33 24/7 F ORECAST A UTOMATED : 541-575-1122 R OAD CONDITIONS : 511; TRIPCHECK . 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