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Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
John Day and Grant County to host virtual work session
By Steven Mitchell
Blue Mountain Eagle
ATTEND VIRTUALLY
The city of John Day and the Grant
County Court will host a joint virtual
work session at 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at the
Grant County Regional Airport.
The list of items to be discussed
includes the transient lodging tax,
infrastructure improvements and a
Gleason Pool replacement.
According to the public notice,
the city and court plan to evaluate the
transient tax rate and weigh the pros
and cons of increasing the rate within
John Day city limits to provide local
government decision-making author-
ity to disperse the revenue.
The city, according to notice, will
propose to fund a broadband increase
to the courthouse in exchange for
financial assistance from the county
Painted Sky
Center for the
Arts now has
office hours
Blue Mountain Eagle
The office at Painted Sky
Center for the Arts is now open
from 9 a.m. to noon Mon-
days through Thursdays at 118
Washington St. in Canyon City.
October classes include
beginning and intermediate oil
painting; life drawing or paint-
ing sessions; knit and purl; Fri-
day Art Club; Young Writers
Club; and music lessons.
Sculpting, leatherworking,
pottery and additional music
lessons will be coming soon.
Web access: global.gotomeeting.com/join/333257157
Phone access: 646-749-3122
Access Code: 333-257-157
As ordered by Governor Brown, face masks are required for entrance
to the building and social distancing guidelines will be maintained for
participants. Seating is limited and preference will be given to those on
the agenda. If seating is unavailable, participants will be asked to wait
outside the building and may join by phone or computer using the
information provided above.
to make repairs to the airport and
Fourth Street.
With Gleason Pool permanently
closed and Mt.Vernon and Canyon
City’s decision to opt out of the pro-
posed taxing district, the city wants
to go back to the drawing board and
devise a new plan, according to the
agenda.
“We believe the voters need a
chance to vote on whether to build
it, but we have to have an operat-
ing plan that works. We would like
to discuss how to re-evaluate this in
light of the decision made by those
cities,” the agenda states.
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Gleason Pool in John Day is closed. The city and Grant County Court will dis-
cuss future options in a meeting Oct. 14.
College Talk Tuesdays offer community members information on schools
tually because of the sit-
uation that we’re in with
COVID and then just bring-
ing in experts that can talk
about different programs
that relate to college or a
trade school,” she said.
Last week covered the
application process for
community colleges and
private and public universi-
ties and tips and tricks for
applying.
The most recent ses-
sion, McCracken said, cov-
ered the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid
process.
She said anyone could
access previous sessions and
sign up for future sessions by
visiting gateway.oregonstate.
edu/college-talk-tuesdays.
By Steven Mitchell
Blue Mountain Eagle
In Grant County, resi-
dents interested in learn-
ing about college are wel-
come to join weekly virtual
discussions hosted by the
Grant County Oregon
State University Extension
Office.
OSU
Open
Cam-
pus Coordinator Didgette
McCracken said the discus-
sions, “College Talk Tues-
days,” cover everything
from college housing to fill-
ing out college applications
and financial aid paperwork
from 7-8 p.m. every Tues-
day at the Extension Office.
McCracken said the talks
feature experts and repre-
Eagle file photo
Didgette McCracken, campus coordinator, Grant County Ore-
gon State University Extension Office.
sentatives from different
colleges or trade schools to
talk about various educa-
tional options and careers.
“It is about connecting
people with resources vir-
Wayne Stewart Scholarship winners announced
Blue Mountain Eagle
The Wayne Stewart Scholarship awarded
$644,800 to 97 students this year.
The following students received $6,700: Jen-
nie Adams Vertz Purcell, Taylor Allen, Beau
Bigo, Kade Blood, Tyler Blood, Fallen Bolman,
Aubrey Bowlus, Gage Brandon, Sydney Brock-
way, Rylee Browning, Erin Cantrell, Joshua
Carpenter, Hailey Carter, Amy Charette, Victo-
ria Coalwell, Caroline Colson, Andrea Comer,
McKinzie Dawson, Christopher Deiter, Tanner
Elliott, Kyla Emerson, Rilee Emmel, Samantha
Floyd, Virginia Frazier, Nathan Gehley, Mason
Gerry, Stephanie Gilbert, Cameron Hallgarth,
James Hercher, Cassandra Hire, Cherise Holm-
strom, Trinity Hutchison, Aidan Johnston-Bro-
emling, Nicole Jones, Marcia Judd, Ellie Jus-
tice, Maggie Justice, Stefan Kelly, Mya Kilby,
Teela Kilby, James Kreamier Jr., Soren Larson,
Avery Lenz, Grant LeQuieu, Shaine Madden,
Daven Mauseth, Opie McDaniel, Carson McKay,
Baylee Metcalf, McKeely Miller, William Molt,
Alcie Moore, Alondra Moreno, Tristan Morris,
Heather Mosley, Mariah Moulton, Katie Nico-
lato, Jeffrey Parolini, Jay Patel, Haley Pfeffer-
McCracken said the
FAFSA application process
can be overwhelming, and the
information sessions online
and the Extension Office are
both a valuable resource for
anyone looking to attend col-
lege or a trade school.
“You certainly don’t have
to do (the FAFSA applica-
tion) today or tomorrow or
the next day, but it’s a lot bet-
ter to do it in the month of
October than it is in May or
June,” she said. “There’s no
reason to not do it right now
and just get it over with, and
have it off your plate because
there’s other scholarships,
there’s other applications,
there’s just way more things
to do if you’re a senior in high
school.”
American Legion
Auxiliary birthday
calendars coming Oct. 22
korn, Savanna Randleas, Meggan Russell, Tiffnie
Schmadeka, Reagan Shelley, Tina Shorts, Dona-
van Smith, Marissa Smith, Emily Springer, Nich-
olas Springer, Natalie Stearns, Duane Stokes,
Macy Strong, Maya Thomas, Jandy Torland,
Denali Twehues, Fallon Weaver, Wyatt Weaver,
Lindsey Webb, Averie Wenger, Drew Wilburn,
Breanna Wilson, Charlee Wolf, Carleanne Wright,
Hailie Wright, Kaylee Wright, Mariah Wright,
Reitta Wyllie and Brianna Zweygardt.
The following students received $5,000: Bro-
gan McKrola, Dinorha Vidrio Landin and Tiler
Voigt.
Blue Mountain Eagle
American Legion Auxiliary birthday cal-
endars will be available Oct. 22.
People can pick them up from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the American Legion Aux-
iliary Hall, 307 SW Front St., Prairie City.
For more information, call Pam Howard
at 541-820-3794 or the hall at 541-820-3692.
Preliminary data show John Day temperatures were near normal in September
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Temperatures were near normal in John Day in September.
Temperatures in John Day aver-
aged near normal during the month
of September, according to prelim-
inary data received by the National
Weather Service in Pendleton.
The average temperature was
60 degrees, which was 0.2 degrees
above normal. High temperatures
averaged 79.5 degrees, which
was 0.7 degrees above normal.
The highest was 100 degrees on
Sept. 5. Low temperatures aver-
aged 40.5 degrees, which was 0.2
degrees below normal. The lowest
was 31 degrees on Sept. 8.
There was one day with the low
temperature below 32 degrees.
On four days, the temperature
exceeded 90 degrees. It was at
least 100 degrees on one day.
Precipitation totaled 0.44
inches during September, which
was 0.19 inches below normal.
Measurable precipitation was
received on three days with the
heaviest, 0.18 inches, reported on
Sept. 19.
Precipitation this year has
OBITUARIES
Clifford Allen Monchamp
Helen Marie Frazier
04/07/1950 ~ 09/26/2020
Clifford Allen Monchamp born April 07, 1950 in Alturas, CA is now at peace following a 19-month battle with cancer. He passed away in his home in john Day,
Oregon on Saturday September 26th at 70 years old. Anyone who knew Cliff, knew the real him; he was the same no matter the setting or people around him
and couldn’t have possibly cared less about superficial things. He was a man of absolute integrity, valuing honor, truth, and kindness ahead of personal gain.
Cliff spent most of his early childhood on the family ranch in Lookout, CA where he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and horses. After graduating
from Big Valley High School in Beiber, CA, Cliff served in Vietnam.
Stoic in nature, he seldom spoke about his service, his medals, nor his status as a veteran; but he never missed an opportunity to quietly thank a veteran for
their service when he saw one. In 1970 Cliff married his high school sweetheart Cindy Henning. Two years later, in December of 1972, just days before they
were expecting their first child, Cliff got the surprise of a lifetime – he was going to be a father to twins. A devoted and loving father, even though he was a
man of few words, he was never short of words to talk about his sons to anyone that would listen. After returning from the war and becoming a father, Cliff
became a farmer. By 1980 he had moved his young family to two different farms, ultimately settling in Culver, Oregon where his sons were raised and later
graduated high school. Once his sons left home, Cliff, newly divorced, set out on a life of adventure, traveling, moving multiple times, and making several
career changes. He was never afraid to fail and looked back on all of his endeavors as successes with the fondest of memories.
In his later years, he was an avid hiker, hunter, golfer, and cyclist; often combining his love for golf and cycling by pulling his clubs behind his bike on the
course with a device he personally engineered. Not the type of man to fully retire, when he wasn’t enjoying time on the golf course or in the mountains he
worked as a certified Equine Dentist, helping horses throughout the northwest. After 30 years of adventuring as a bachelor, he met Anita and fell in love.
They dated for several months before marrying on September 16, 2017 and were able to celebrate their 3rd anniversary a week before he passed. Other than
unwavering support and love of family, his signature mustache will be remembered as his enduring legacy.
He leaves his mother Donna Mae Monchamp, son Dale Monchamp and husband Ryan Brown; son Clint Monchamp and life partner Shannon O’Doherty;
bother Bob Monchamp and wife Betsy; brother Gary Monchamp and wife Nancy; granddaughter Kaitlyn Monchamp Oldham and husband David Oldham;
granddaughter Hannah Monchamp; granddaughter Chloe Brown Monchamp; wife Anita Monchamp; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Friday October 2nd at 2PM at Living Word Christian Center 59357 Hwy 26 Mt. Vernon, OR 97865. A Celebration of Life luncheon to
follow immediately after. Condolences can be sent to his sons at 6950 NE 11th St Redmond, OR 97756 or wife at 27781 Blue Heron Rd, John Day, OR 97845.
Paid for by the family of Cliff Monchamp.
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Last Week’s Temps
John Day ...........................................................HI/LO
Tuesday ........................................................... 89/49
Wednesday ..................................................... 88/51
Thursday .......................................................... 90/50
Friday ............................................................... 88/52
Saturday .......................................................... 86/51
Sunday ............................................................. 78/48
Monday............................................................ 81/46
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reached 9.43 inches, which is 0.16
inches below normal. Since Octo-
ber, the water year precipitation at
John Day has been 10.17 inches,
which is 3 inches below normal.
The outlook for October calls
for above-normal temperatures
and near- to above-normal pre-
cipitation. Normal highs for John
Day fall from 73 degrees at the
start of October to 57 degrees at
the end of October. Normal lows
fall from 36 degrees to 31 degrees.
The 30-year normal precipitation
is 0.99 inches.
Feb. 26, 1934 – Aug. 11, 2020
Born in Quincy, California, Helen Marie Frazier had four
brothers and one half-brother. She married Dean on April 11,
1952. Together they had three children: Deeann Negus, David
Frazier and Donna Baughman.
Helen owned and operated a fab-
ric store in John Day for 11 years. After
Dean retired, they bought a time share
and traveled. They rented a winter apart-
ment in California, where they joined a
local golf club for 12 years. Helen made
a hole-in-one and received a trophy for it.
During the summer months, Helen
worked at the John Day Golf Course. As
ladies club president, she cooked many
dinners for the club and tournaments to raise money for updates
to the clubhouse and golf course. No service is planned.
She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
David O. Tripp
David O. Tripp, 76, of Mt. Vernon passed away Oct. 5, 2020,
at Blue Mountain Hospital with his family by his side. Arrange-
ments have been entrusted to Driskill Memorial Chapel.
W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF O CT . 7 - 13
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Haze
Mostly
sunny
Mostly
sunny
Rain
likely
Chance
of rain
Chance
of rain
Cloudy
85
79
76
64
59
62
63
46
45
46
40
40
34
35