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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (July 13, 2016)
News Blue Mountain Eagle Canyon Creek Complex ire salvage authorized Blue Mountain Eagle A recent Forest Service decision authorizes salvage treatments for the Canyon Creek Complex ire. The decision notice for the Canyon Creek Complex Fire Salvage Project was signed by District Ranger Dave Hale- meier on July 6, according to a Forest Service press release. The decision notice and inding of no signiicant im- pact authorizes salvage treat- ments, reforestation, research activities, forest road activi- ties and a temporary closure for cross-country travel in the area. It is available at fs.usda. gov/project/?project=48518. The proposed action was available for review during public scoping Jan. 6-26, and the preliminary environmen- tal assessment was available for review April 27 through May 27. The scoping docu- ments and environmental as- sessment described potential salvage logging activities, the woodpecker research proposal and the request by the Malheur National Forest for an emergency situation determination under 36 CFR 218.21. The ESD was ap- proved by the Forest Service chief and means that the pro- posed action is not subject to the pre-decisional objection process and that implemen- tation may proceed imme- diately after notification documented by a decision notice. Hard copies of documents are available at the Malheur National Forest Supervi- sor’s Office, Blue Mountain Ranger District, 431 Patter- son Bridge Road, John Day. Additional Information can be obtained by contact- ing NEPA Planner Sasha Fertig, 541-575-3061, sasha- fertig@fs.fed.us. Forest culvert replacement projects begin July 15 Blue Mountain Eagle Contractors will soon be- gin culvert replacements, starting as early as Friday, July 15, and lasting through Aug. 15, according to a For- est Service press release. The culvert replacement project on East Fork Big Creek will require the clo- sure of the entire stretch of Forest Road 2090199. The replacement on Deadwood Creek will affect a portion of Forest Road 4560621; it will be closed from the junction of the 4560 road to the 689 road junction. These culvert replace- ment projects are part of an ongoing effort to improve aquatic fish passage on the forest. This work not only increases access to vital habitats for fish and aquatic organisms but also increas- es the lifespan of the cul- vert by decreasing potential damage from flooding and preventing debris buildup. Travelers will encoun- ter heavy equipment traffic along roads in these areas, as workers will be hauling rock and other materials to and from the sites. Visitors to the forest are encouraged to plan their routes ahead of time to ensure safe summer travel and to avoid road clo- sures. BEO earnings up in second quarter Blue Mountain Eagle BEO Bancorp and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced second quarter 2016 consolidated net income of $815,000 or $0.67 per share compared to $724,000 or $0.58 per share for second quarter 2015. Year-to-date earnings were $1.597 million com- pared to $1.194 million for the first six months of 2015. Total assets were $350.1 million, up 2.07 percent year over year. Net loans of $292.6 million were up 0.7 percent from the same pe- riod in 2015, while depos- its were at $308.9 million, up 1.4 percent year over year. Shareholders’ equity increased by $1.46 million or 5.3 percent from June, 2015. “We are pleased with second quarter earnings, which are up 12.5 percent year over year,” said Pres- ident and CEO Jeff Bailey. “Earnings through the first six months of the year are up 33.8 percent from 2015 levels. There are primarily two factors that drive our earnings so far in 2016: The first is net interest in- come was up 6.1 percent and our provision for pos- sible loan losses was down 90.8 percent.” Chief Financial Offi- cer Mark Lemmon said, “Return on Average As- sets for the quarter was 0.93 percent and Return on Average Equity was 11.37 percent compared to 0.85 percent and 10.64 percent respectively year over year. Our book value per share was $23.71 com- pared to $22.38 on June 30, 2015.” Chief Operations Officer Gary Propheter said, “Our deposit base continues to be solid as interest rates stay relatively stagnant. It will be interesting to see how the global economic conditions affect interest rates over the next year or longer.” “Wheat harvest is a lit- tle early this year as the continued dry conditions and the hot spell in April appear to be translating into a below average crop. This coupled with lower commodity prices across the board are a bit concern- ing, but all part of the cy- clical nature of agriculture. As the year progresses we will keep a close eye on segments of our loan port- folio most affected and make sure that we continue to be adequately reserved for potential loan losses,” concluded Bailey. For more information, visit beobank.com. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 A5 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. Circuit Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Circuit Court reported the following ines and judgments: • Cash Adam Wenick, 25, pleaded guilty to driving under the inluence of intoxi- cants on June 30. His license was suspended for one year, was sentenced to bench proba- tion for one year and was ined $1,100. The court dismissed a one count of reckless driving. The offense date was July 2, 2014. • Evelyn May Arnett, 48, pleaded guilty to refusal to take a test for intoxicants on June 30. The offense date was April 7. She was ined $400, and the driving under the in- luence count has been divert- ed. Justice Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Justice Court reported the following ines and judgments: • Driving while suspended: Jeanne Marie Moles, 30, John Day, May 21, ined $435; Robert H. Bryant, 41, Prairie City, May 16, ined $435. • Driving uninsured: Rob- ert H. Bryant, 41, Prairie City, May 5, ined $260; Robert H. Bryant, 41, Prairie City, May 16, ined $260; Robert H. Bryant, 41, Prairie City, June 5, ined $435. • Violation of the ba- sic speed rule: Walter Seth Cox, 29, Pendleton, May 19, 80/55, ined $260; Gregory W. Wynn, 64, Portland, June 11, 78/55, ined $220. • Exceeded the state speed limit: Derek Lars Clark, 20, Helix, June 17, 73/65, ined $160. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 147 calls during the week of July 4-10. Along with the various trafic warnings, trespassing, injured animals, noise complaints and juve- nile complaints, these calls included: • Oregon State Police: July 7: High speed trafic stop on Dog Creek Road in John Day. July 10: Responded to a report of possible drug activ- ity with assistance from John Day Police Department, sub- jects were playing “Pokemon GO,” all OK. • John Day Police: July 4: Report of verbal dispute at ire hall. July 5: Theft from John Day residence reported; as- sisted Grant County Sheriff’s Ofice with arrest of suspi- cious subjects in Dayville. July 6: Arrested Christo- pher Lee Gibson, 37, of John Day for strangulation, harass- ment and a Crook County warrant with arrest was made in John Day; report of an as- sault at a Prairie City business. July 7: Report of theft at a John Day business; assisted OSP with high speed trafic stop. • Grant County Sheriff: July 4: Animal abuse reported in Mt. Vernon; re- sponded for a possible de- ceased person at Lake Creek Camp. July 5: Report of shots ired at Harper Creek Road in Mt. Vernon; report of theft from a vehicle at Bumpy Road in John Day; arrested two peo- ple after a report of suspicious subjects in a house on South Fork Road in Dayville. July 7: Report of a stolen gun in Long Creek. July 10: Report of minors drinking in Dayville, unable to locate. • John Day ambulance: July 7: Dispatched for fe- male with coughing issues; re- sponded for 78-year-old man with possible stroke. July 9: Responded to a motorcycle accident for an injured female at Austin Road with assistance from GCSO and Prairie City ambulance. July 10: Responded for an 80-year-old female who was choking. • John Day Fire Depart- ment: July 8: Responded to a house ire on Haggard Road in Canyon City with assistance from Oregon Department of Forestry and John Day Police Department. Wyden to host town hall July 20 Blue Mountain Eagle U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, will host a town hall meetings in Eastern Or- egon next week. He will be in Grant Coun- ty at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Canyon City Community Hall, 129 S. Washington, followed by meetings in Harney and Mal- heur counties. “Oregonians know that democracy works best in community meetings with conversations focused on finding solutions that make sense,” Wyden said in a statement. “I look for- ward to these town halls in Grant, Harney and Mal- heur counties so those dis- cussions can take place in the spirit that the Founding Fathers intended them to happen.” Hike • Bike • Run Poker fun July 16, race starts at 8 a.m. Canyon City Park Prize for winning Poker Hand (must be present to win) Proceeds go towards family friendly events at Canyon City Park and updates to the par k 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 Robbins Farm Equipment 3850 10th St. Baker City 10218 Wallowa Lake Hwy. 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