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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, February 17, 2016 A5 Input welcome on Magone project until March 21 Open house rescheduled for March 8 Blue Mountain Eagle precipitation continues to fall as snow or rain, which will impact the summer wa- ter supply picture. “With about half of the snow season left, we are still hopeful that the current trends of precipitation and snowpack continue through the spring,” said Scott Ovi- att, NRCS Oregon snow sur- vey supervisor. “In Eastern Oregon, we are seeing well- above normal snow levels that are not typically met un- til springtime.” Of course, increased snowpack and precipitation may also increase the risk of looding following the Can- yon Creek Complex ire in Grant County. For the latest informa- tion on Oregon’s stream- low forecasts, visit NRCS Oregon at www.nrcs.usda. gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/or/ home/. Blue Mountain Eagle Oregon’s mountain snow- pack remains at normal to above-normal levels and continues to surpass last year’s peak levels, according to the February Water Sup- ply Outlook Report from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Current statewide aver- age snowpack is 121 percent of normal. Parts of southeastern Or- egon are enjoying the high- est snowpack levels, due to above-normal snowfall pre- cipitation during January. The Owyhee Basin in Malheur County measures the highest in the state for snow water, equivalent to 153 percent of normal. The John Day Basin is at 141 percent of normal. Mountain temperatures in February and March will determine whether mountain The Grant County Court is scheduled to discuss the Ma- gone Lake project roads as time allows during the regular meeting that begins at 9 a.m. today, Feb. 17, at the Grant County Courthouse. treatments, prescribed burn- ing, road activities, recreation opportunity improvements and Magone Lake restoration activities. In addition, typical road maintenance activities designed to meet Malheur Forest Plan standards and guidelines will be performed. What’s your ‘kicker’ refund? Oregonians can claim a surplus credit on their 2015 return Blue Mountain Eagle Many Oregon taxpayers could get a boost in their favor on their 2015 tax re- turns. The state is returning over $402 million in tax surplus in the form of a credit or “kicker” to eligi- ble Oregonians. Unlike the past, no kicker checks will be issued. The Oregon Department of Revenue has launched “What’s My Kicker” — a new online tool in which people can calculate their credit amount based on in- formation from their 2014 Oregon tax return. The tool can only be used if the 2014 and 2015 filing statuses are the same. Those who have different statuses can calculate their credit amount by multiplying their 2014 tax liability before any credits — except credits for taxes paid to other states — by 5.6 percent. Those who filed a 2014 Oregon tax return and had tax due before credits are eligible. People who don’t have a filing obligation for 2015 still need to file a 2015 Oregon tax return to claim their credit. The state may use all or part of the kick- Grant County Sheriff CANYON CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Ofice reported the following for the week of Feb. 5-11: • Concealed handgun li- censes: 11 • Average inmates: 15 • Bookings: 8 • Releases: 8 • Arrests: 3 • Citations: 1 • Fingerprints: 6 • Civil papers: 14 • Warrants processed: 6 • Asst./welfare check: 8 • Justin Scheidegger, 21, John Day, was cited for driv- ing while suspended-violation and driving uninsured. Justice Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Justice Court reported the following ines and judgments: Round, 71, Dayville, Jan. 13, ined $300; Loren G. Thissell, 63, Mt. Vernon, Jan. 12, ined $75. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 129 calls during the two-week period of Feb. 8-14. Along with the various trafic warn- ings, trespassing, injured ani- mals, noise complaints and ju- venile complaints, these calls included: • John Day Police: Feb. 8: Burglary report- ed at the Grant County Fair- grounds in John Day; report of a vehicle’s window shot out at Riverside Mobile Home Park. Feb. 9: Cited a La Grande man for speeding. Feb. 11: Criminal mis- chief reported at Prairie Wood Products in Prairie City; re- sponded to a reported explo- sion in Prairie City. Accepting children 2 to 6 years old Multiple child discount - Positive - Nurturing - Fun - • Art • Physical Activities • Healthy Menu 227 NW 2nd St. John Day Contact Stacie for more info: 541-974-8760 NO ONE KNOWS YOUR EQUIPMENT BETTER. Your AGCO Parts Dealer has the parts you need when you need them. Hardware, chain, batteries, tillage, belts, cutting parts. We have the quality parts you need to keep your AGCO equipment running smoothly during the demanding harvest season. Highly trained service personnel at AGCO Parts make it all come together, so you can rest easy. Visit your AGCO Parts Dealer and get the parts and services you need to “Keep you in the Field” this season. Find out more at agcoparts.com. Feb. 14: Responded to a reported theft on North John- son Street in Prairie City. • John Day ambulance: Feb. 9: Responded for a 68-year-old woman. Feb. 11: Responded for a 40-year-old man. Feb. 13: Responded for a woman who fell. Feb. 14: Responded to as- sist an 83-year-old woman. • Prairie City ambulance: Feb. 11: Paged for an el- derly woman who fell; dis- patched for a woman with head pain and dizziness. • Dayville Fire Depart- ment: Feb. 9: Advised of a ire at the cemetery. gov/dor. To calculate your credit amount, click on the “What’s My Kicker” link. For more information, call 1-800-356-4222 or email questions.dor@ore- gon.gov. Pro Saw Shop and a Whole Lot More 16th Annual Grant County Q uilt Show 3 3333 34333 333 3 33333 3333 $5 for both days 9am-6pm 3 3 3 33 33333 3 3 3 3 333 3 333 3 333 333 33 3 3 33 4 3 3333 3 3333333333 3 33 33 33 3 333 33333 3333 33 333 3 3333 3 3 333333 33 333 3333 33333 Please call 541-523-2522 or visit www.eltrym.com for movies and showtimes. $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth 3 333333333 03489 Circuit Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Circuit Court reported the following ines and judgments: • Evelyn May Arnett, 48, pleaded guilty to second-de- gree criminal mischief. She was sentenced to bench pro- bation for 18 months and 40 hours community service, and ordered to have no contact with the victim. She was ined $200, plus $730.20 in restitu- tion to the victim. • Exceeding maximum width: Dennis Waggoner, 49, Prairie City, Jan. 27, ined $110; • Driving uninsured: Va- nessa Ranae Kite, 34, Prai- rie City, Jan. 19, fined $260; Cory Allen Slayton, 24, John Day, Jan. 15, fined $300; Travis James Fre- niere, 29, John Day, Jan. 8, fined $260. • Driving while suspend- ed-violation: Vanessa Ranae Kite, 34, Prairie City, Jan. 19, ined $435; Travis James Freniere, 29, John Day, Jan. 8, ined $435. • Failure to install an ig- nition interlock device: Evan Jacob Hodge, 48, Mt. Vernon, Jan. 22, ined $370. • Operating without re- quired light: Matthew Mi- chael Broemeling, 19, John Day, Jan. 17, ined $135. • Exceeding maximum weight limit: Kenneth D. er to pay any child support, court fines, school loans or state debt — such as taxes due for other years. To learn more, get tax forms or make tax pay- ments, visit www.oregon. Presented by the Grant County Piecemakers Quilting Guild C OPS & C OURTS Arrests and citations in the Blue Mountain Eagle are taken from the logs of law en- forcement agencies. Every ef- fort is made to report the court disposition of arrest cases. An open house for the Magone project, previously scheduled for March 1, has been changed to Tuesday, March 8, due to unforeseen conlicts. The open house will be from 5-8 p.m. in Juniper Hall at the Malheur Nation- al Forest Supervisor’s ofice, 431 Patterson Bridge Road, and will provide opportuni- ties to contribute information, ideas and concerns and dis- cuss the project with members of the project’s interdisciplin- ary team. Written comments can be submitted to Dave Halemei- er, c/o Sasha Fertig, Blue Mountain Ranger District, P.O. Box 909, John Day, OR 97845. The document is avail- able at http://www.fs.usda. gov/project/?project=44907. To request a CD or hardcopy, contact Sasha Fertig at 541- 575-3061 or sashafertig@ fs.fed.us. 02131 Above normal snow reported in Oregon JOHN DAY — The Blue Mountain Ranger District welcomes public input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Magone Project. The 45-day comment pe- riod began Feb. 5 and ends Monday, March 21. The Magone Project pro- poses — depending on the alternative — silviculture County Court to discuss project roads 3 333333333 3 33333 333¡33 33333¢ The Lake Creek Youth Camp Board of Directors would like to thank all our friends and supporters who have faithfully invested time and given financially to maintain and improve the camp for the many persons who have been our guests. The generosity of Grant and Harney counties and surrounding areas is amazing. Last Summer, we saw an outpouring of help and support of every kind from businesses and private households in the wake of the Canyon Creek Complex Fire. For that reason, we have decided not to have our fundraiser dinner this Spring. We do want to invite you to visit our camp and take a tour to see what is available for Youth Groups, Church Groups, family reunions, or whatever event you would like to schedule at our beautiful camp. THANKS AGAIN for all your donations and support in the past years.
