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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, June 29, 2016 A5 Five-year population change in E. Oregon County loses 15 as deaths outpace births and migration By Christopher Rich To the Blue Mountain Eagle There are two components of population change: natural increase and net migration. Natural increase is the num- ber of births in an area minus the number of deaths. And net migration is the number of people who moved into an area minus the number of people who moved out. Both of these components varied widely across Eastern Oregon counties from 2010 to 2015, resulting in stark differences in population change. Grant County saw the smallest overall population change for the period (-0.2 percent) and was the only county apart from Harney to experience a drop in popula- tion since 2010. Umatilla’s population grew by 4.3 per- cent (3,266 people); the larg- est change within the eight county region and only 0.5 percentage points behind the state growth rate of 4.8 per- cent. For Baker, Grant, Harney and Wallowa deaths outpaced births from 2010 to 2015. This was primarily due to the large and growing share of resi- dents ages 65 years and over, as well as the small share of 15 to 34 year olds in each of the four counties. The larg- est difference between births and deaths came in Wallowa County with 45.5 percent more deaths than births for the period. Harney County had the smallest difference with 2.9 percent more deaths than births. For Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla and Union births outpaced deaths. This was primarily because of the large share of 15 to 34 year olds, as well as the small share of res- idents ages 65 years and over in each of the four counties. The largest difference be- tween births and deaths came in Morrow County with 103.8 percent more births than deaths. Union County had the smallest difference with 17.2 percent more births than deaths. Only two counties in East- ern Oregon experienced nega- tive net migration from 2010 to 2015. Malheur County saw 526 more people choose to move out of, rather than into the county; while Harney County saw 114 more people choose to exit rather than en- ter. For Harney County, neg- ative net migration combined with negative natural increase for an overall population loss of 127 since 2010. For Mal- heur County, positive natural increase outweighed negative net migration for an overall population gain of 167 since 2010. Christopher Rich is a re- gional economist covering Eastern Oregon for the Ore- gon Employment Department. Grand jury considers FBI’s use of force in Finicum shooting man Robert “LaVoy” Fin- icum is before a grand jury. Attorneys for the defen- dants accused of taking part in the Ammon Bundy-led takeover of a national WHAT’S HAPPENING The deadline for What’s Happening items is 5 p.m. Fri- day. Call the Eagle, 541-575-0710, or email editor@bmeagle. com. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Wind Down Wednesday • 5-8 p.m., John Day Elks Lodge patio and parking lot, 140 N.E. Dayton St. An open-air market featuring food and drink specials, games, entertainment and shopping from local vendors will take place Wednesdays through Aug. 3. An Elks membership is not required. For more information or vendor applications, contact Sandie Gilson, 541-575-1529, or the lodge, 541-575- 1824. FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 1-3 Dayville Fourth of July celebration • 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 7:30-9 a.m. Sunday in Dayville A Youth Arts Program presentation Friday is followed by a day full of activities Saturday and a community breakfast Sun- day. See the front-page article for more information. SATURDAY, JULY 2 Farmers Market • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Southwest Brent Street, John Day Weekly features include vendors offering a variety of locally grown produce, homemade food and handmade crafts, plants and more. This Saturday, Chic by Squeak will be helping chil- dren make bracelets for the Fourth of July. The markets continue every Saturday through mid-October. Call 831-596-0656, email johndayfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit johndayfarmers- market.com. MONDAY, JULY 4 Prairie City Fourth of July celebration • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with fi reworks at dusk See the front-page article for more information. Monument’s Fourth of July Jubilee • 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Monument See the front-page article for more information. Long Creek Founder’s Day celebration • Noon, Long Creek City Park See the front-page article for more information. wildlife refuge in Oregon have been seeking records from the investigation into the FBI’s use of force in the Finicum shooting and whether there was a cover- up. In a motion to keep re- ports sealed, Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Gorder wrote Thursday that mat- ters before a grand jury are protected from disclosure rules. Firefi ghters responded to a brush and grass fi re two miles east of Long Creek June 22. Oregon Department of Forestry John Day Unit fi re- fi ghters were assisted by members of the Long Creek Rural Fire Department and stopped the spread of the War Canyon Fire at about 20 acres, according to an ODF press release. The cause of the fi re is un- der investigation. ODF resources on scene included four engines, a four-person hand crew and the incident commander. Fire- By Sean Hart Blue Mountain Eagle Petitioners turned in 567 signatures Monday for the recall effort against Grant County Commissioner Boyd Britton, Grant Coun- ty Clerk Brenda Percy said Tuesday. Percy said 490 certified signatures are required for the recall to move forward, and she has 10 days begin- ning Tuesday to certify the signatures turned in. If 490 signatures are cer- tified, Britton will have five days to respond or resign. If Boyd Britton Britton doesn’t resign, Percy said the county must hold a special county-wide elec- Arrests and citations in the Blue Mountain Eagle are taken from the logs of law enforcement agencies. Every effort is made to report the court disposition of ar- rest cases. Circuit Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Circuit Court re- ported the following fi nes and judgments: • Jeanne Marie Moles, 30, pleaded guilty June 22 to unau- thorized use of a vehicle on or about March 5. She was sen- tenced to 10 days in jail with credit for time served, 18 months probation and 40 hours of com- munity service. She was fi ned $200, plus $480 restitution. She pleaded guilty to second-degree theft and was fi ned $100. The court dismissed a count of un- lawful entry into a motor vehicle. • Christopher Carris Boyer, 27, pleaded guilty June 23 to second-degree disorderly con- duct on or about Feb. 22. He was sentenced to 12 months bench probation, 40 hours community service and four days in jail with fi ghters will continue to mop up today. No other fi res 10 acres or larger were reported Wednes- day on ODF-protected land. To date on ODF-protected land, lightning has caused 33 fi res that burned 2,126 acres, and 160 human-caused fi res have burned 182 acres. July 16, race starts at 8 a.m. Canyon City Park (must be present to win) Proceeds go towards family friendly events at Canyon City Park and updates to the par k tion for the recall within 35 days. If the majority votes to recall Britton, the remain- ing two Grant County Court members will appoint a third officer to fill the position until the next pertinent elec- tion. Dayville resident Julie Carr filed the recall petition March 28. She says Britton has failed to represent con- stituents “on road and ac- cess issues,” violating a county ordinance in the process. Britton refused to call for an investigation of the Canyon Creek Complex fire, she says, “despite the over- whelming continued request by the majority of his con- stituents” Carr says he fails to re- cuse himself as a commis- sioner when dealing with agencies from which he has benefited personally and fi- nancially. She also says Britton “de- liberately misrepresented his intentions of attending a community meeting on Jan. 26, 2016 acting in the capac- ity as Grant County Com- missioner.” C OPS & C OURTS Hike • Bike • Run Poker fun Prize for winning Poker Hand ing was deemed to be justifi ed. Investigators, howev- er, discovered FBI agents failed to disclose they fi red two rounds that missed Fin- icum. 567 signatures turned in for recall effort against County Commissioner Boyd Britton credit for time served. He was fi ned $300. The court dismissed a count of fourth-degree assault. Grant County Sheriff CANYON CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported the following for the week of June 23: concealed handgun licenses, 9; average inmates, 16; bookings, 3; re- leases, 11; fi ngerprints, 4; civil papers. 7; warrants processed, 1; asst./welfare check, 2. Justice Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Justice Court re- ported the following fi nes and judgments: • Violation of the basic rule: Clayton Todd Stevens, 51, Newcastle, Washington, 85/55 zone, June 16, fi ned $220; Brit- ain Wayne Brady, 35, Portland, 74/55, June 16, fi ned $160; Lance J. Carter, 61, Redmond, Washington, 83/55, June 16, fi ned $220. • Open container of alcohol: Melvin W. Teal, 37, Lebanon, June 2, fi ned $260. Firefi ghters contain blaze near Long Creek Blue Mountain Eagle Oregon State Police troopers fi red the rounds that killed Finicum during the Jan. 26 confronta- tion on Highway 395 between John Day and Burns, and the shoot- DOOR PRIZES (must be present to win) To pre-register, pick up and drop off form to: Canyon City Hall, Grant County Chamber of Commerce or at 120 S Washington St., Canyon City • Mail to: Canyon City Challenge, PO Box 383 Canyon City, OR 97820 • email: canyoncitychallenge@gmail.com Pro Saw Shop and a Whole Lot More 02131 PORTLAND (AP) — A federal prosecutor revealed in a court document that the investigation of FBI agents involved in the traffi c stop that led to the killing of Oregon standoff spokes- Every other Monday in John Day at Blue Mountain Hospital 170 Ford Rd. • 541-575-1311 s Do is M t n’ Whiskey Gulch Gang’s D EMOLITION D ERBY Sat., July 23, 2016 Grant County Fairgrounds Top Prize $2000 For more info call Hugh Farrell at 541-575-0329, visit www.grantcountyfairgrounds.com or email farrellhugh@yahoo.com
