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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, February 25, 2015 A5 Ferrioli attends Palmer gains new title, duties governor’s Sheriff takes on deputy ME post for Grant County swearing-in Blue Mountain Eagle Appearance comes with a statement Blue Mountain Eagle SALEM – State Sen. Ted Ferrioli attended last week’s in- stallation of Gov. Kate Brown after all. Ferrioli stirred some criti- cism Feb. 13 when he said he wouldn’t attend the ceremony, but planned to drive home to John Day from Salem instead. Last Wednesday, Feb. 18, he issued a statement noting that the decision to skip the event “could easily have been misconstrued as being about Kate Brown as governor of Or- egon.” “That was not my intent,” he said. The statement noted that both Sen. Jackie Winters (R-Sa- lem) and Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem) had urged him to attend to escort the new governor, and he agreed. “I told President Courtney that I would be honored to es- cort the governor, but not as a show solidarity with Demo- crat Caucus Leaders who are running a destructive, divisive, partisan agenda using their su- SHUPDMRULW\VWDWXVWRÀDWWHQDOO opposition,” Ferrioli said. He also described his change in plans as a demonstra- tion of solidarity with House Republican Leader Mike Mc- Lane (R-Powell Butte). “I will attend because it is the right thing to do and because it is an honor to be asked,” he said. “Most of all, I will attend to remind the ma- jority party that all Oregonians expect Legislators to look be- yond a Portland-centric politi- cal agenda and do what is right for Oregonians wherever they may reside.” Later in the day, the GOP leader, McLane, issued a state- ment congratulating the gov- ernor and her family “on this important day.” “I’m hopeful that Gov. Brown will guide our state in a bipartisan manner and I look forward to working with her to serve all Oregonians,” McLane said. Ferrioli’s initial decision to skip the ceremony drew criti- cism from Democratic constit- uents, who wrote letters to the editor and called the Eagle with their protests. For more news out of Salem, see stories in the Capital Bureau section on MyEagleNews.com. CANYON CITY – Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer is the county’s new deputy medical examiner, certified to respond and do certain medical procedures in death investigations. Grant County District Attorney Jim Carpenter and Dr. Dave Hall, the county’s medical examin- er, presented a certificate to Palmer and congratu- lated him on achieving the new role last Friday at the Sheriff’s Office in Canyon City. Deputy medical exam- iners are trained to inves- tigate deaths with unex- plained circumstances, preserve evidence and collect certain samples that help with such inves- tigations. To qualify for the post, Palmer took a 40-hour class and also did a dozen hours in an “externship” – a hands-on practical ex- perience with other pro- fessionals – in Clackamas County. The deputy med- ical examiner training is provided through the Ore- gon State Medical Exam- iner’s Office. In his duties as sheriff, Palmer often responds to unattended deaths, acci- The Eagle/Scotta Callister Receiving his certificate last Friday, Sheriff Glenn Palmer is congratulated by District Attorney Jim Carpenter (left) and Dr. Dave Hall, the county’s medical examiner. dents, altercations and other situations where his new skills may come into play. Palmer said his training covered collect- ing blood samples, pro- cedures to get toxicology and physical exams under- way and to assess certain factors that may mean a 5HYLVHGLQGLFWPHQW¿OHGLQ¿UHHTXLSPHQWFDVH Assistant Attorney Gen- eral B.J. Park told the court CANYON CITY – The the amended indictment was VWDWH ¿OHG D UHYLVHG LQGLFW- presented to the same grand ment last week to correct er- MXU\WKDWLVVXHGWKH¿UVWRQH rors in an earlier indictment He said the new indict- of Monument-area resident ment “cures” several errors in Roy Richard Peterson. WKHRULJLQDO¿OLQJWKHODFNRI In a hearing Feb. 19 in a signature by the state’s at- Grant County Circuit Court, torney, the omission of Grant Judge William D. Cramer Jr. County as the location in sev- DOORZHGWKHQHZ¿OLQJGDWHG eral counts, and an incorrect )HEWRVXSHUVHGHWKH¿UVW \HDURQWKHGDWHVWDPSHG¿O- indictment. ing date. Blue Mountain Eagle Last week’s hearing was set to hear arguments on a demurrer objecting to those and other aspects of the orig- LQDO LQGLFWPHQW ¿OHG E\ ' Zachary Hostetler, Peterson’s defense attorney. Hostetler said he would ¿OH D GHPXUUHU RQ WKH QHZ indictment this week, and asked the judge to set a new hearing. Cramer scheduled those arguments for March 19. criminal investigation is needed. For Hall, the training offers more flexibility for initial response to death reports, as he juggles the demands of a medical practice with the county duties. As medical examiner, Hall is still the one who determines cause of death and signs the death certif- icates. B REAKING N EWS A LERTS myeaglenews.com/breakingnews The indictment charges Peterson with two counts RI ¿UVWGHJUHH DJJUDYDWHG WKHIW RQH FRXQW RI ¿UVWGH- gree theft, one count of un- authorized use of a vehicle, possession of a stolen motor YHKLFOH DQG ¿YH FRXQWV RI making a false statement in a title application. The case arose out of the years-long effort to form and HTXLS D UXUDO ¿UH GLVWULFW LQ the Monument area. C OPS & C OURTS GRANT SCHOOL DISTRICT #3 Budget Committee Vacancy Grant School District #3 is accepting applications for two openings on its budget committee. Applicants must reside within District 3’s Boundaries and be a registered voter for one year. Those interested in applying may pick up an application from Superintendent Mark Witty, 401 N. Canyon Blvd., Canyon City. Application deadline is Wednesday, March 11. 8 MEETING NOTICE plaints, these calls included: 92-year old woman who was tration: Shadwick Edward UPPER MAINSTEM AND • John Day Police: 0ROHV -RKQ 'D\ ¿QHG sick. SOUTH FORK JOHN DAY RIVER Feb. 16: Report of a bull Justice Court running down Highway 26 AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY CANYON CITY – The near Moon Creek Road. MANAGEMENT AREA PLAN. Feb. 19: Criminal mischief Grant County Justice Court reported in the 100 block of UHSRUWHG WKH IROORZLQJ ¿QHV The 2nd meeting of Biennial Circuit Court South Canyon Boulevard; re- and judgments: CANYON CITY – The sponded to a violation of re- • Exceeding speed limit: Review of the Upper Mainstem Grant County Circuit Court lease agreement in John Day. Raymond Herbert Martin, 56, and South Fork John Day River UHSRUWHG WKH IROORZLQJ ¿QHV Feb. 20: Cited a Prairie City /RQJ&UHHN]RQH¿QHG *FOCUS R Will Smith. Con-man’s latest scheme is and judgments: woman for use of a cellphone 6WHSKDQLH ,UHQH +RG- Agricultural Water Quality Man- interrupted by a woman from his past. FRI & SAT (4:10) 7:10 9:40 • Thomas Ian Gray, 28, while driving; report of shots son, 43, Lebanon, 54/30 zone, SUNDAY (4:10) 7:10 agement Area Plan will be held 7:10 pleaded guilty to fourth-de- ¿UHGLQWKHEORFNRI:HVW ¿QHG3DXO/HH%URHGHU MON - THURS *BIRDMAN R gree assault. He was sen- Main Street in John Day. /D3LQH]RQH¿QHG Monday, March 2, 2015 at 4:00pm A washed up actor battles his ego and tenced to jail for four days, Feb. 22: Criminal mischief attempts to recover his family, his career and himself in the days leading up to the opening at the USDA Conference Room at supervised probation for 18 reported in the 300 block of • Violation of the basic of a Broadway play. FRI & SAT (4:00) 7:00 9:35 months and 60 hours commu- West Main Street in John Day. rule: Hoang Nygyen Nguy- SUNDAY (4:00) 7:00 721 S. Canyon Blvd., in John Day. MON - THURS 7:00 QLW\ VHUYLFH DQG ¿QHG • Monument Fire Depart- en-Kim, 26, Lansing, Mich., *McFARLAND, USA PG A cross country coach in a small town The court dismissed one count ment: ]RQH¿QHG5RE- Contact Jason Kehrberg or transforms a team of athletes into of menacing. )HE*UDVV¿UHUHSRUWHG ert Ryan Navarro, 36, Kenne- championship contenders. Pat Holliday at 541-575-0135 FRI & SAT (3:50) 6:50 9:30 • David Wayne Haynes on Top Road. ZLFN:DVK]RQH¿QHG SUNDAY (3:50) 6:50 MON - THURS 6:50 with any questions. was convicted, on an Alford 7LPRWK\-RKQ9ROOPHU • Grant County Sheriff: 7 $GXOW6HQLRU&KLOG plea, of conspiracy to deliver Feb. 17: Theft reported in 69, Baker City, 70/55 zone, methamphetamine. He was Dayville. ¿QHG sentenced to jail for 17 days. • Failure to property use • John Day ambulance: Grant County Sheriff Feb. 17: Dispatched for a safety belt: Nicholas P. Seu- CANYON CITY – The PDQZLWKGLI¿FXOW\EUHDWKLQJ bert, 42, Cottonwood, Idaho, *UDQW&RXQW\6KHULII¶V2I¿FH Feb. 18: Dispatched for a ¿QHG Community Connection has funds available for utility payment assistance in reported the following for the woman who fell. • No Oregon operator’s li- Union, Wallowa, Baker and Grant counties. Please contact your local office week of Feb. 13-19: Feb. 21: Responded to cense: Celeste Donna Lee, 23, of Community Connect for more information or to schedule your • Concealed handgun li- calls in the Rebel Hill area of 0W9HUQRQ¿QHG appointment. Funds are limited. censes: 8 • Driving uninsured: Canyon City, the 400 block • Average inmates: 7 of North Washington Street in Efrain Gary Camacho, 26, Union Baker Wallowa Grant • Bookings: 6 Prairie City, and the 700 block -RKQ'D\¿QHG5DFKHO 1504 Albany 2810 Cedar St. 702 NW First St. 142 NE Dayton • Releases: 8 of Southwest Brent Street in Anne Cross, 28, Prairie City, La Grande, OR Baker City, OR Enterprise, OR John Day, OR • Arrests: 1 ¿QHG John Day. 541-963-3186 541-523-6591 541-426-3840 541-575-2949 6 • Citations: 4 • Failure to renew regis- Feb. 22: Responded for a • Fingerprints: 8 • Civil papers processed: 13 • Warrants processed: 6 • Assistance/welfare check: 2 • Search and Rescue oper- 7KDQNVWRWKH*UDQW&RXQW\&RXUWDQG1RUWKHDVW2UHJRQ)RUHVWV ations: 1 5HVRXUFH$GYLVRU\&RPPLWWHH*UDQW:HHG&RQWUROLVDEOHWRRIIHU • John Bennett, 58, of Las Fresh Crab in the Shell, Vegas, cited for dangerous 1R[LRXV:HHG&RQWURORQ3ULYDWH*UD]LQJ/DQGVWKURXJKD7LWOH,, building and nuisance. 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