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A10 News Blue Mountain Eagle PALMER Continued from Page A1 of ire equipment. Palmer had investigated and cleared his friend, Roy R. Peterson of Monument. The Oregon State Police did a separate investi- gation, and a jury found Pe- terson guilty in August. • A looring contractor he considered a “close friend,” Salvatore D. Casuccio, 49, of Gresham, asked to become a special deputy so he could process concealed handgun licenses in the Portland area. Palmer said he didn’t learn until four years later that the man was associated with the Oregon Firearms Federation, a gun rights organization. Palmer, 54, gained nation- al attention for his sympathy with occupiers who took over the wildlife refuge in Janu- ary. His conduct prompted John Day city oficials and Grant County residents to ile 11 complaints question- ing his itness for ofice. The state Department of Public Safety Standards and Train- ing said it will conduct an ad- ministrative inquiry once the state criminal investigation of Palmer is complete. The Oregonian/Oregon- Live sought Palmer’s email records, including during the period of the occupation, but he said there were no emails in the private email account he uses for most of his gov- ernment work. Through his attorneys, he provided a state document called “E-mail Policy Manual for Local Government” as his legal au- thority. His attorneys wrote in court ilings that the sheriff’s ofice “practice regarding staff and oficer emails” to maintain only hard copies followed requirements in the manual. But handed the manual during the deposition, Palm- er testiied, “I have never re- viewed this document prior to today.” He said his ofice had no policy on how to retain or print emails. Asked if em- ployees had been instructed when to delete emails, Palm- er replied, “I don’t believe so. I’ve never had a discussion with anybody to that effect.” Sally DeFord, a civil dep- uty who handles administra- tive functions in Palmer’s ofice, testiied that she knew of no ofice email policy and “nothing” had been commu- nicated to her about keeping emails. She said that Palm- er hadn’t told her when she could delete emails. Under questioning about his government-issued cell- phone, Palmer testiied “there’s lots of personal calls.” State ethics law prohibits public oficials from making personal use of government property. The Oregon Gov- ernment Ethics Commission in a staff opinion said that a public oficial can use a gov- ernment-issued phone “for personal business on a brief and infrequent basis (2 to 3 times per month)” without violating the law. Read the full story and watch the full, unedited deposition videos at Ore- gonLive.com. JOHN DAY TAXI 541-620-4255 Fares: In John Day - $2.00 • In Canyon City - $3.00 JD to Mt. Vernon Post Office - $4.00 ($7.00 Round trip) JD to Prairie City Post Office - $5.00 ($9.00 Round trip) Airport to John Day - $5.00 The hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Give me a call; put me on speed dial. I would like to thank John Day for letting me operate and celebrate this new business by offering free pick up & drop off in John Day for the month of October. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 TEST Detecting breast cancer early saves lives Continued from Page A1 Although breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among women, the Oregon Health Authority reports early detection has improved survival rates over the years. Mammograms can reduce deaths due to breast cancer by 20-30 percent in women 50 and old- er, according to a national task force. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend: • Most women 50-74 years old should have a screening mammogram every two years. • Women 40-49 should consult their doctor about mammogram screening. Women with low incomes or without insurance may qualify for free mammograms through a CDC program. For more information, call 800-CDC-INFO. Hunt has been a mammog- rapher for three years. Part of her training included having her own mammogram, giving her an idea of what women ex- perience. To make the process more comfortable, a new, soft pad- ding is placed on the camera plate for each screening. “It alleviates some of the discomfort,” Hunt said. The U.S. Preventive Ser- vices Task Force recommends average-risk women from age 50 to 74 have a screening mammogram every two years. Average-risk women between the ages of 40 to 49 should talk with their doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram. Women with a history of breast cancer in the family should be WEAVER Continued from Page A1 “My recovery had gone real well,” she said. “I tried better eating habits and exercise.” With no sign of any health issues, Mary and her husband, James, ventured by motorcycle to Utah for some time off last July, a month before the Grant County Fair. Their week-long vacation plans came to a sudden halt when Mary’s arm began swell- ing up. “My hand looked like a club,” Mary said. “I hadn’t felt bad. My arm was nasty and hurt, but I thought I was over- heated or dehydrated.” She and her husband stayed in a motel and headed back to John Day the following day. A call to an oncologist led to a visit to the Blue Mountain Hos- pital emergency room. “It was a blood clot,” Mary said. “They thought it was a problem with the cancer.” She said a mammogram and blood test came back ine, but a CT scan taken at St. Charles showed some bad news — six spots of cancer on her liver, two on the lymph nodes and two on the ribs. DID YOU GET YOUR DEER OR DID YOUR DEER GET YOU? checked every year. Hunt said radiation expo- sure from a mammogram is slim to none. She said a person would receive “more radiation from lying on an airplane or just standing in the sun — you’re pretty safe.” She said one woman in her early 40s came in for a mam- mogram a couple years ago. “She didn’t think she need- ed to come in, but a friend en- couraged her,” Hunt said, add- ing it turned out the woman had Mary said she’s had mam- mograms every six months since her irst experience with cancer. “Sometimes a mammogram isn’t enough,” she said. “If I hadn’t had the blood clot, I wouldn’t have known (the can- cer had returned and spread). I thought I was doing great.” She wonders if a CT scan earlier after her lumpectomy would have helped catch the cancer sooner. “I think there should be more follow through, especial- ly if a person has any past his- tory of cancer,” she said. She said her ER and fol- low-up visits were made better with a familiar face — Dr. Lin- coln Mosier, a student doctor and John Day native who was on rural rotation at the hospi- tal and Strawberry Communi- ty Clinic at the time, working with Dr. Emily Lieuallen, D.O. She said Mosier helped her feel more like a person and less like a number. “Lincoln made a huge dif- ference,” Mary said. “He fol- lowed up with phone calls, and he made me feel like a person.” Now Mary is staying with her daughter and son-in-law, Mandy Weaver and Patrick David, in Portland, traveling to OHSU Hospital for chemother- apy treatments, and a second opinion. For each treatment, Mary brings along a stuffed animal, Tony the Tiger, given to her as OREGON CAPITAL INSIDER breast cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that although mammogram screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help ind it early, when it is easier to treat, which leads to higher survival rates. A radiologist from Central Oregon Radiology in Bend reads the Blue Mountain Hos- pital X-rays, and results are usually sent out in a letter the next day. “I try to make sure they Contributed photo Mary Weaver with her daughter Mandy Weaver, who has been supporting her mom while she has chemotherapy treatments at OHSU Hospital in Portland. a gift from her friend Melody Jackson. The tiger is dressed with a boxing robe and gloves and is a reminder to keep ight- ing. She said the worst symp- toms from treatments hit two days afterward with shakiness and nausea. “Anti-nausea medication is helpful, but you kind of hurt all over,” she said. Small gestures of kindness help her get through the tough times, she added. “Sometimes it’s a struggle to get up and get going,” Mary said. “With support of family and community with letters, Get the inside scoop on state government and politics! 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Once the children have loaded or unloaded, wait. “Even after the stop sign goes in and lights are no lon- ger lashing, wait for the bus to get moving,” Nelson said. “A bus has a danger zone. Try to stay out of that, until you see the bus moving and children dispersed to where they’re supposed to be.” There are seven bus routes in the district, logging 1,000 miles a day with stops from the Indian Creek, east of John Day, to Widows Creek Road, get fast results,” Hunt said. “Sometimes we’ll call patients, especially if they’re new or if they’ve had breast cancer in the past, to ease their mind.” On occasion a call back is made, to re-screen, but it doesn’t necessarily mean can- cer was detected. “Every woman is so differ- ent,” Hunt said. “For women on hormones, their breast tissue is changing all the time. No two women are alike, and no two breasts are alike.” notes and calls, you push your- self. Chemo once a week — it takes a lot out of you.” She also tries to keep her mind busy by working remote- ly as fairgrounds manager. On a couple good days, Mary enjoyed watching her grandson’s soccer game and playing cards with friends. “You’ve got to remember those days, too, when you’re having a bad one,” she said. She has one more treatment left at OHSU, then will con- tinue treatments at St. Charles, driving to Bend once a week from John Day. A recent CT scan showed, so far, the treatments have not stopped the progression of the cancer that spread to her liver. Radiation will only be used as an extreme measure, she said, and surgery won’t ix the prob- lem. Doctors have told her it’s not curable, but the spreading can be stopped. “At this point, it’s at least a year process,” she said, add- ing doctors are trying to ind the right chemotherapy for her types of cancer. Mary said it is important for women to be comfortable talking with their doctors. “I think a woman knows her body,” she said. “If there are changes — even if you doubt — you should speak up and ind out. (Sometimes) you feel like you’re just a number. Talk to your doctors more and make them understand things.” Through the dificulties, Mary said she’s not giving up. “I keep ighting on,” she said. “It’s not going to get me.” west of Mt. Vernon, and south to Seneca. Buses for kindergarten through high school grades are out as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 5:30 p.m., not in- cluding ield trips and sport- ing events. “It is our No. 1 purpose as a school bus driver to transport children safely,” Nelson said. She said students are also expected to be safe, responsi- ble and respectful as they wait for the bus, and she urges the public to call if they see any unsafe behavior. For more information, contact Nelson at 541-575- 1280, ext. 29. serve you! T FEST S E V Oct. 15 I 8AM - 1PM L VA HA R Let our family of Pharmacists C elebrate the fall with our annual Harvest Festival, a fun filled end to our Farmers Market season. There will be fruits, vegetables and pumpkins galore. Baked goods, confections, honey, treats and more. Sewn goods, jewelry, wooden items, etc. There will be games and crafts for the kids. Great music. Our main attraction, the cider press, will be working hard all morning. Just bring your apples. Give us a call today 541-676-9158 - Heppner 541-384-2801 - Condon We welcome the opportunity to visit with you about our services! For more information Call Dale Rininger @ 831-596-0656 or visit us on Facebook @JohnDayFarmersMarket 04628 Heppner & & Condon Heppner Condon Michael B. DesJardin Dentistry, PC Preventive, Restorative & Endodontics New Patients Welcome! 208 NW Canton John Day 541-575-2725 mbddental@live.com michaelbdesjardindmd.com
