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A2 FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Assistance available for OTEC members Blue Mountain Eagle As an essential service provider, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative knows that electricity is foundational to all other areas of the economy, including essential services such as health care and public safety. OTEC also recognizes that many mem- ber-owners continue to experience financial hardship during the nearly year-long COVID-19 pandemic and wants to remind those that are strug- gling to pay their electric bills that financial aid is still available. OTEC encourages members in Baker, Grant and Union counties to contact Community Connections of Northeast Oregon, Inc., where they can apply for funds through the recently expanded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, on top helping find other state and federal aid. Members in Harney County are encouraged to con- tact the Harney County Senior Center for help to apply for assistance. OTEC will also help those members behind on their bills set up flexible payment plans. “As a community-owned, nonprofit cooperative, we have always worked with our members in crisis and this time is no different.” said Eric Wirfs, OTEC’s director of memberservices. “If you or someone you know is hav- ing trouble paying their bills, we urge you to give us a call so we can help by letting you know about the assistance that’s available, including our flexible payment plans.” On top of helping procure relief for bills, the cooperative has numerous pro- grams available for members finan- cially impacted by COVID-19, includ- ing prepaid metering, levelized billing and OTEC continues to offer energy-ef- ficiency rebates. OTEC has also compiled local resources across its service territory to help those members who are experi- encing other needs. That includes orga- nizations that can provide help with other utilities, rent, food, clothing and employment. For more information on financial aid or any of OTEC’s assistance pro- grams, visit otec.coop or call OTEC at 541-523-3616. Winter Storm Watch issued for Thursday and Friday Blue Mountain Eagle The National Weather Ser- vice has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the John Day Basin and central Oregon, in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday evening. A warm front will lift north Thursday and stall over the region into Friday, accord- ing to a press release. This will produce some substantial snowfall over central Oregon Thursday through Friday. Total snow accumulations of 4-10 inches are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact travel. Plan on slippery road conditions. OBITUARIES Tommy Joe Ray Aug. 24, 1945 – Feb. 1, 2021 Tommy Joe Ray, age 75, passed away Feb. 1, 2021, at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon. No services are planned at this time. Tommy was born Aug. 24, 1945, in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, to Clarence and Thelma Jackie (Turner) Ray. He mar- ried Glenda Glover in Roseburg, Oregon, on Aug. 30, 1963, and together they had three children: Tommy Joe Jr., John and Tina. They were married until her pass- ing in 2009. He worked for the timber industry as a logger for 50 years, working at Gilcrest Lumber in the 1970s, and for David Pitts and Gary Allen, retiring in 2002. Tommy enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He married Diania Snow-Fleming in John Day, Oregon, in August of 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Ray, and his son, Tommy Joe Ray. Survivors include his wife, Diania Ray, of John Day, Oregon; son, John (Kristin) Ray, of Prairie City, Oregon; daughter, Tina Ray, of Eugene, Oregon; and three grandchildren. To offer online condolences to his family, visit driskillmemo- rialchapel.com. MEREDITH HOUSE TAKING SHAPE The Eagle/Rudy Diaz Construction progresses on the Heart of Grant County’s domestic trauma service center, The Meredith House, on Feb. 7. The federal Community Development Block Grant is the main source of funding for the project, awarding $1.5 million, said Heart of Grant County Board Member Rick Minster. The Heart of Grant County provided a $15,000 match for the CDBG grant. Homer Harrison Mt. Vernon ranchers join American Angus Association Blue Mountain Eagle Timothy and Amber Auty of Mt. Vernon are new members of the American Angus Association, accord- ing to Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed orga- nization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed associa- tion in the world. Its com- puterized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus. The association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on indi- vidual animals to develop industry-leading selection tools for its members. The programs and services of the Association and its enti- ties — Angus Genetics Inc., Angus Media, Certified Angus Beef LLC and the Angus Foundation — help members advance the beef cattle business by selecting the best animals for their herds and marketing quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers. Homer Harrison, 79, of Mt. Vernon died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be shared at tamispinevalleyfuneral- home.com. Mervin Ortmann Mervin Ortmann, 77, of Prairie City died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Crema- tion Services. Online condolences can be shared at tamispine- valleyfuneralhome.com. 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