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News Blue Mountain Eagle By Rylan Boggs Blue Mountain Eagle Grant County Sheriff’s Of- fice is offering welfare checks for people who may be at risk because of winter weather. “With winter weather upon us, often times it becomes difficult for some people to get out and about and around their properties,” Sheriff Glenn Palmer said in a press release. “For those that are dependent upon others to County officers to be sworn in Dec. 30 Blue Mountain Eagle Candidates elected in No- vember to Grant County offic- es will be sworn in at 10 a.m. Dec. 30 upstairs in the circuit courtroom at the Grant Coun- ty Courthouse in Canyon City. The ceremony will include David Thunell, assessor; Jim Hamsher, county commis- sioner; Mike Springer, sur- veyor; Julie Ellison, treasurer; and Glenn Palmer, sheriff. Human Resource Manager Laurie Wright said the offi- cers must be sworn in by Jan. 2, but county offices will be closed Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s Day — as well as Dec. 26 for Christmas. provide care or for those that are checked on regularly by others, the Sheriff’s Office is offering welfare checks on those that are in difficult places to get to or those that can’t be reached normally by telephone.” To request the sheriff’s office to check on someone who cannot be reached by phone or under normal con- ditions, provide the name and location of the person to the sheriff’s office, 541-575-1131. “During adverse weather it is more difficult for some to get out and get medi- cation or supplies such as food,” Palmer said in the release. “Some people that are more prone to falling may have their safety com- promised during this time of year. This is just one of those services that we pro- vide to the citizens of Grant County.” The Eagle/Rylan Boggs • approved a request to extend planning fee waivers for properties affected by the Canyon Creek Complex fire. • reviewed and approved an airport hangar lease agreement. • reviewed and approved an Oregon Department of Transportation microwave property lease agreement. • reviewed and approved an intergovernmental agree- ment between the United States Marshal Service and the Grant County Jail to no- tify the Marshal Service if a federal prisoner housed in the county jail is placed in solitary confinement or dis- ciplined. • approved a request for a cell phone for the assistant watermaster. • approved a lot line ad- justment brought forward by County Surveyor Mike Springer of Benchmark Surveying for property in Seneca. TREAT YOUR FEET Find just what you need for all the men on your list s A forest project on near- ly 50,000 acres of land near Seneca is entering its first phase of receiving com- ments. Members of the Forest Service presented the Flat Vegetation Management project to the Grant County Court Wednesday, Dec. 14. The project includes land- scape restoration activities, biomass removal, landscape scale prescribed burning and forest road activities. People may view the proj- ect at the Emigrant Creek Ranger District or online at http://www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=47364. An interactive map is available at http://arcg. is/2hh9Xu4. The comment period expires Jan. 6. During the meeting, the court recognized Lorene Allen Day, in recognition of the first female Grant Coun- ty Court judge with a long list of accomplishments. The court also: • approved a request from Mindy Winegar to keep the fairgrounds groundskeeper position on at 32 hours a week in preparation for the eclipse. Sheriff’s office offering welfare checks because of winter weather Blue Mountain Eagle Grant County Commissioner Chris Labhart reviews documents during a Grant County Court meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14. m’ Justice Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Justice Court reported the following fines and judgments: • Driving while suspend- ed: Fawn M. Warrington, 35, Mt. Vernon, Nov. 3, fined $435; Sarah Ake, John Day, deferred sentence of 10 days in jail with 12 months proba- tion, 40 hours community ser- vice and fined $720 with $370 suspended. • Driving while revoked: Fawn M. Warrington, 35, Mt. Vernon, Oct. 29, fined $435. • Driving uninsured: Fawn M. Warrington, 35, Mt. Ver- non, Nov. 3, fined $260; Fawn County extends fee waivers for properties affected by Canyon Creek Complex 652 W Main St. John Day 541-575-0549 da Grant County Sheriff CANYON CITY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported the following for the week of Dec. 8-14: concealed handgun licenses, 6; average inmates, 12; bookings, 12; releases, 12; arrests, 1; fin- gerprints, 7; civil papers, 9; warrants processed, 3; asst./ welfare check, 2; search and rescue, 1. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 111 calls during the week of Dec. 12-18, including: • John Day Police Dec. 15: Received a report of a theft on Bridge Street. Dec. 16: Advised of a missing manhole cover at the Seventh Street Complex. Dec. 17: Advised of a possible prowler at Meadow- brook apartments. Responded to a report of shots fired on North McHaley Street in Prai- rie City. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 12: Took a report of a possible car theft and kidnap- ping in Mt. Vernon. Dec. 14: Received a report of a school bus stuck on slick roads and an accident between a snowplow and a vehicle. • John Day Ambulance Dec. 14: Responded to a single-vehicle crash near milepost 166 on Highway 26. Dec. 18: Responded to a possible overdose. • Oregon State Police Dec. 12: Report of an ac- cident on Highway 395 North blocking a lane. Flat Vegetation project enters first comment stage Ny Circuit Court CANYON CITY — The Grant County Circuit Court reported the following fines and judgments: • Mountain Coyote Glimpse, 21, was convicted of two counts of second-de- gree possession of a forged instrument and sentenced to 18 months bench probation, 10 days in jail and fined $250. M. Warrington, 35, Mt. Ver- non, Oct. 29, fined $260. • Open container of alco- hol: Nancy L. Nichols, 69, Mt. Vernon, Nov. 19, fined $220; Harold K. Nichols, 64, Mt. Vernon, Nov. 19, fined $220. • Exceeding the speed lim- it: Mitchell Dawain Long, 46, Prairie City, 80/65 zone, Oct. 26, fined $220; 16-year-old Prairie City resident, 80/65 zone, Sept. 28, fined $220. • Wildlife violation: Mark W. Labhart, Tillamook, fined $785. A5 G RANT C OUNTY C OURT 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. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 Our Services by a registered nurse include: • Pedi-Spa treatment for your feet • Particular attention to Diabetic Foot • Multifunctional massage chair • Skin Inspection • Callus Removal • Nail Cutting We also check your blood pressure, blood sugar level and oxygen saturation. Call 541- 575-1648 for an appointment $35 00 fee Blue Mountain Hospital FOOT CLINIC www.bluemountainhospital.org Sole Searching for Winter? Save up to 10% off sturdy, reliable, and comfortable work boots for the winter weather. Mills Building Supply 751 W Main St. John Day 541-575-1021 • Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat • Closed Sun Services available at the Home Health Office, 422 W. Main, John Day. The Blue Mountain Eagle is now accepting food items this year. We are accepting cash donations. Please drop off at the Blue Mountain Eagle for the Grant County Food Bank. Accepting donations until Dec. 30, 2016 JUNIPER ARTS COUNCIL/GRANT COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION IS SEEKING GRANT PROPOSALS FOR OREGON CULTURAL TRUST GRANT AWARDS The coalition has $6,000 from the Oregon Cultural Trust to distribute in Grant County to organizations for projects relating to culture. Projects may be related to the visual or performing arts, heritage, and/or humanities. Applications are available from Karin Barntish, 131 W. Main Street, John Day or call Kris Beal at 541-932-4892 for more information or an application. GRANT COUNTY FOOD BANK Grant applications will be accepted until January 13, 2017 at 5:00 pm. 04892 04905
