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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, November 30, 2016 A5 Federal board denies county’s proposed geographic names the names for the creek and meadow near U.S. Highway 26 near the Grant-Baker coun- ty line to Wiwaanaytt Creek and Wiwaanaytt Meadow at a meeting April 14. At the April 14 meeting, the board changed the names of 13 features in Grant Coun- ty that previously contained “squaw” in the name. Seven of the names were proposed by the county — Donaldson Rock, Myrtle Spring, Frosty Meadow, Mona Creek, Shoot- ingstar Meadow, Sharp Creek and Goose Creek — and six By Sean Hart Blue Mountain Eagle The U.S. Board on Geo- graphic Names denied Grant County’s most recent request to change names of two geo- graphic features formerly known as Squaw Creek and Squaw Meadow. In a Nov. 1 letter to County Judge Scott Myers and Com- missioners Chris Labhart and Boyd Britton, U.S. Board on Geographic Names Executive Secretary Lou Yost said the board had already changed of the names were proposed by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Res- ervation — Skaypiya Creek, Little Skaypiya Creek, Kuck- uc Creek, Wiwaanaytt Creek, Wiwaanaytt Meadow and Wewa Creek. As of the April meeting, the county had proposed re- C OPS & C OURTS 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 arrest cases. Grant County Sheriff CANYON CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Of- fice reported the following for the week of Nov. 27-23: • Concealed handgun li- censes: 3 • Average inmates: 15 • Bookings: 8 • Releases:6 • Arrests: 1 • Fingerprints: 3 • Civil papers: 10 • Warrants processed: 2 • Asst./welfare check: 5 Justice Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Justice Court reported the following fines and judgments: • Exceeding the speed limit: Richard Lane Garaven- ta, 69, Reno, Nevada, 51/35 zone, Nov. 11, fined $160; Julie Anna Brown, 71, Bend, 58/45 zone, Nov. 7, fined $135. • Violation of the basic rule: Michael J. Deblois, 41, Westwood, California, 75/55 zone, Nov. 9, fined $160. • Driving While Suspend- ed: Caitlin Michelle Hulsey, 21, Pendleton, Aug. 30, fined $435. • Criminal possession of rental property: Hanna Ann Reilly, sentenced to 48 hours in jail, 12 months probation and 20 hours community ser- vice and fined $1,089. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 150 calls during the week of Nov. 21 to 27. Along with the various traffic warnings, trespassing, injured animals, noise complaints and juve- nile complaints, these calls included: • John Day Police Nov. 23: Received a re- port of a menacing male sub- ject acting very aggressive in downtown John Day. Nov. 25: Possible hit and run in the Len’s parking lot. Responded to a report of a domestic assault and arrest- ed a 41-year-old John Day resident. Police arrested Kristopher Michael Good- win, 26, for violation of a release agreement after he was seen in contact with a person the court had or- dered him not to contact. Responded to a report of someone shooting golf balls at a residence. Nov. 26: Responded to a report of a subject who was walking in traffic on East Main Street. • Grant County Sheriff Nov. 22: Transported an inmate to and from Blue Mountain Hospital. Nov. 24: Responded to two reports of possible shots fired four hours apart. Re- sponded to a report of a party involving underage persons at the pit and then responded to a report of a lost person an hour later. Nov. 25: Responded to a report of a possible bur- glary on Golf Club Road. Responded to report of a rollover accident with inju- ries on Ingle Creek Road and arrested a 22-year-old John Day resident for DUII. Nov. 27: Performed a traffic stop and cited four subjects for minor in posses- sion. Responded with search and rescue for a lost hunter near Seneca. Responded with OSP to a report of an assault. • John Day ambulance Nov. 24: Responded to two calls of different subjects coughing up blood. • Dispatch Nov. 22: Assisted a wom- an in getting a tow for a woman who drove off the road and hit a tree near Mon- ument. • John Day Fire Depart- ment Nov. 23: Advised of a hot water heater problem. • Oregon State Police Nov. 24: Advised of a pos- sible drunk driver between John Day and Mt. Vernon. Nov. 25: Report of a sto- len vehicle sighting on High- way 395. 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Juniors 4.0 GPA: Jay Goldblatt, Duane Stokes and Annie Wall. 3.5-3.99 GPA: Cauy Weaver, Fallon Weaver, Zack Deiter, Maggie Jus- tice, Diamond Workman, Jozie Rude and Reagan Shelley. 3.0-3.49 GPA: Jesse Paulson, Mariah Moulton, Joshua Carpenter, Whitney McClellan, Elijah Humbird, Cameron Hallgarth, Mariah Wright, Hadley Boethin, Daniel Carpenter, Ely Car- niglia, McKenna Elliott, Ty McDaniel, Kayana Mc- Lean, Tressa Ranft, Wade Sophomores 4.0 GPA: Heather Ar- mantrout, Victoria Coalwell and McKeely Miller. 3.5-3.99 GPA: Dan- ielle Goldblatt, Anastasiya Hozhenko, Madison McK- rola, Aidan Broemling, Sydney Brockway, Roen Langum, Kade Blood, Aline Chobo, Andrea Comer, Bai- ley Moss, Savanna Rand- leas and Hailie Wright. 3.0-3.49 GPA: Oaklee Clark, Tanner Elliott, Dan- ielle Girvin, Avery Hughes, Marissa Smith, Kaylee Wright, Cody Combs, Tiana Allen, Alyssa Hoffman, Ni- cole Jones, Avaley Morti- more, Macy Strong, Trinity Hutchison, Dana Schojor, Kori Jo Girvin and Celine Hicks. Freshmen 4.0 GPA: Gage Brandon, Erika Dickens, Drew Lus- co, Donavan Smith and Ma- dalyn Way. 3.5-3.99 GPA: Fallen Bolman, Makenna Culley, Emily Springer, Emilie Updegrave, Tiler Voigt, Sa- mantha Floyd, Tyler Blood, Samantha Buckhaults, Sier- OREGON CAPITAL INSIDER ra Cates, Taylor Hunt, Kay- tlyn Wells, Arron Glimpse, Ellie Justice, Shaine Mad- den, Megan McManama, Elisha Sheedy, Kellen Shel- ley and Angelo Towers. 3.0-3.49 GPA: Jasmine Barker, Sarah Barker, Baylee Coombs, Jonathan Desjardin, Angel Olive- ra-Sanchez, Russell Hodge, Taylor Allen, Rylee Brown- ing, Cole Deiter, Kohlten Jones, Kimberly Teague, Cinch Anderson, Caleb Dilley, Kolby McDaniel, Brittani Moss, Warner Rob- ertson, Cody Bowden and Charlee Wolf. Eighth grade 4.0 GPA: Abigail Lusco and Payton Neault. 3.5-3.99 GPA: Kenna Combs, Christian Glimpse, Jordan Hall, Devon Stokes, Quaid Brandon, Rhea Mead, Sophie Brockway, Leah Comer, Jesaka Culley, Kevin Duvall and Eithan Hatfield. 3.0-3.49 GPA: Clara Carr, Parker Manitsas, Logan McCluskey, Jesse Randleas, Levi Carpenter, Madison Spencer, Kee- sha Bliss, Michael Dilley, Quinten Hallgarth, Ethan We’re investing in Salem coverage when other news organizations are cutting back. Moor, Sydnie Moss, Kayla Callighen, Brianna Majors and Matthew Musgrove. Seventh grade 4.0 GPA: Ashley Henry and Riley Robertson. 3.5-3.99 GPA: Jacey Cash, Soren Caudill, Paige Gerry, Carson Weaver, Paige Weaver, Allie Clark, Mariah Kerr, Maverick Miller, Lau- ryn Pettyjohn, Grace Taylor and Parker Neault. 3.0-3.49 GPA: Cole Ash- ley, Emily Davis, Audrey Walker, Kendra Hatkoff, Dakota Ballou, Harli Grove, Katelyn Hughes, Sam Mc- Cracken, Austin McKrola, Casey Vaughan, Skular Wat- son-Vogel, Justin Hodge, Zinny Locke and Billy Ra- dinovich. taining the names Squaw Creek and Squaw Meadow for the two features near the Grant-Baker county line. The county submitted proposals to change those names to Sul- lens Creek and Sullens Mead- ow June 8. In the recent letter denying the Sullens proposals, Yost said the board considered the proposals before denying them. “The BGN briefly dis- cussed the proposals for Sul- lens Creek and Sullens Mead- ow at its July 14th meeting, and again in more detail at its August 11th and October 13th meetings,” Yost said in the let- ter. “At the October meeting, the BGN voted unanimous- ly to not accept the propos- als since the Grant County Court’s recommendation at the time of the BGN’s April 14th decisions was to retain the names Squaw Creek and Squaw Meadow, and because the County submitted the new proposals after the decisions had already been made.” Britton, the commissioner who led the county’s effort to propose names intended to be more authentic to the loca- tions and easier to pronounce for the majority of the local population, said he was disap- pointed with the board’s deci- sion and the “tone” of Yost’s letter. Public Forest Commission members continue to urge appeal of nullification By Rylan Boggs Blue Mountain Eagle People who were elected to the Public Forest Commission continue to urge Grant Coun- ty to appeal the circuit court opinion to nullify the measure that created the commission. Grant County Circuit Court Judge William D. Cra- mer Jr. ruled the measure cre- ating the commission should not have been placed on the ballot in 2002 because the measure sought to assume control of public lands in the county, which conflicts with paramount state and federal law. At the Grant County Court meeting Wednesday, Nov. 23, elected forest commissioner Jim Sproul informed the au- dience of a letter he sent to county court members, stat- ing, “To the county court con- cerning the Cramer decision on Grant County Forest Com- mission. Constructive notice is hereby given that the Grant County Court shall appeal the circuit court decision on nullifying the Public Forest Commission on behalf of the Grant County Public Forest Commission and the affected citizens of Grant County.” County Judge Scott Myers said he sent the letter to the county’s legal counsel, Ron Yockim, for review. He said no action would be taken until Yockim responded. Commissioner Chris Labhart reiterated his stance against the appeal. In other Grant County Court news: • The court approved a de- cision to hire Mindy Winegar to replace Fair Manager Mary A TTENTION G RANT C OUNTY V ETERANS : Did you know Grant County Veterans Services Officer is available to assist YOU in applying for all VA benefits you may be entitled to? See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Open: Mon, Wed, & Fri 10 am - 4 pm, by appointment. Call 541-575-1631 Weaver, who is retiring. My- ers said Winegar, who was the fair office assistant, will start at her new position Dec. 26. • District Attorney Jim Carpenter announced Deputy District Attorney Matt Ipson’s replacement will be Mara Houck. • The court approved the hire of a new appraiser for the county, Stephanie Williams, who will begin training in De- cember. • The court finalized the date of the county’s Christ- mas potluck which is to be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 14. • The court approved an intra-fund transfer to the Road Department to cover cost of three new defibrillators. • The court approved a budgeted transfer to the un- employment reserve. • The court approved a re- quest for $1,412 for two new computers in the District At- torney’s Office. The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. eomediagroup.com MOANA PG Disney Animation. A young woman sets sail for a fabled island. 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