News Blue Mountain Eagle Trump administration announces Canadian lumber tariff Wednesday, April 26, 2017 C OPS AND 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. Grant County Circuit Court June Dutcher Philomena pleaded guilty to second-de- gree disorderly conduct and was issued a suspended sen- tence of 18 months probation and fi ned $200. One count of fourth-degree assault and one charge of attempt to commit a class A misdemeanor were dismissed. File photo A truck hauls logs from a local timber harvest. The United States lumber market may see a boost after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Monday a preliminary decision to impose countervailing duty subsidies — tariffs to counteract “market distorting effects caused by injurious subsidization of imports” — on Canadian softwood lumber imported into the United States. For most Canadian exporters, the department established a preliminary subsidy rate of 19.88 percent for which it will require cash deposits. In 2016, imports of softwood lumber from Canada were valued at an estimated $5.66 billion. The final determination is expected in September. Mt. Vernon man accidentally shoots himself in his leg Blue Mountain Eagle A Mt. Vernon resident injured himself on Sunday evening after accidentally dis- charging a handgun. According to a press re- lease from Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer, David Kreger, 24, was seated while handling a .45-caliber model 1911 semi-automatic pistol when it discharged at a resi- dence in Mt. Vernon. The bullet entered Kreger’s inner left thigh and exited the left thigh. Kreger was transported by private vehicle to Blue Moun- tain Hospital in John Day where police were notifi ed. Deputy Brandon Hutchi- son and John Day Police Of- fi cer Mike Durr investigated the incident, determining the location of the shooting and that the shooting was acciden- tal. Kreger was treated and lat- er released from the hospital. Hutchison pleads guilty on felony weapons charge Blue Mountain Eagle Joseph A. Hutchison plead- ed guilty Monday to several charges related to pointing a fi rearm at a woman and child in December. The 25-year-old John Day resident pleaded guilty to a felony charge of Un- lawful Use of a Weapon and two misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment, ac- cording to his April 24 plea petition. “On December 11, 2016 I unlawfully attempted to use a deadly weapon against Sier- ra Elliot,” Hutchison said in the document. “On the same date and as part of the same course of conduct I reckless- ly engaged in conduct by pointing and waving a loaded fi rearm at Sierra Elliot and Elijah Hutchison.” Hutchison was sentenced to 10 days in jail with cred- it for time served and five years supervised proba- tion. He was ordered to pay $600 in fines. Two counts of menacing and one count of pointing a firearm at an- other were dismissed. Alco- hol and drug, mental health and domestic violence as- sessments will be required, as well as the comple- tion of any recommended treatment. Following the successful completion of probation without any vio- lations, the court may con- sider reducing the felony charge to a misdemeanor. Hutchison, who was a corrections deputy for Grant County Sheriff’s Offi ce at the time of the incident, will also lose his right to possess fi rearms and ammunition because of the domestic vio- lence conviction. A5 Grant County Sheriff The Grant County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported the following for the week of April 13-19: • Concealed handgun li- censes: 9 • Average inmates: 15 • Bookings: 10 • Releases: 10 • Arrests: 1 • Citations: 1 • Fingerprints: 8 • Civil papers: 13 • Warrants processed: 3 • Asst./welfare check: 2 Cited Jason Dole, 35, Canyon City for driving un- insured. Justice Court The Grant County Justice Court reported the following fi nes and judgments: Exceeding the speed limit: Gaylene Ann Bruce Moyers, 53, Baker City, 75/65 zone, March 31, fi ned $160; Mi- chael Dennis Montague, 27, Mt. Vernon, 74/65, April 14, fi ned $135; Levi Robert Mc- Clellan, 21, John Day, 75/65 zone, March 9, fi ned $160; Francois-Robert Raymond Picard, 35, Seattle, Washing- ton, 82/65, April 5, fi ned $260. Driving uninsured: Chris- topher Keith, 36, Canyon City, March 22, fi ned $260. Driving while suspended: Christopher Keith, 36, Canyon City, March 22, fi ned $435. Operating an ATV in vio- lation of posted restrictions: John Eric Denham, 42, Leba- non, March 25, fi ned $160. Dog as a public nuisance: Mary P. Rowell, 28, Prairie City, Feb. 21, fi ned $260 and required to pay $300 in resti- tution to victim. Daniel King, Fossil, plead- ed guilty to second-degree criminal trespass and was fi ned $260. Nicholas Jack Weldon, Monument, pleaded guilty to a fi sh and wildlife license vi- olation and was sentenced to 12 months probation, 15 hours community service, required to forfeit antlers, head, cape and meat and fi ned $935. One count of criminal forfeiture was dismissed. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 128 calls during the week of April 17-23. Along with the various traffi c warnings, trespassing, injured animals, noise complaints and juve- nile complaints, these calls included: • John Day Police Department April 17: Took a report of a theft in Prairie City. Took a re- port of a possible identity theft in John Day. Took a report of animal abuse. April 18: Responded to a report of a verbal dispute. Re- ceived information on a stolen vehicle out of Baker City. April 19: Responded to a report of criminal mischief. Arrested a 50-year-old John Day resident on a Grant Coun- ty warrant. Received a com- plaint from a landowner that people were throwing parties on their land and stealing items. April 21: Took a report of theft in John Day. Responded to a report of kids throwing pine cones at cars. April 23: Took a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Cha- rolais Heights Area and posted a request for extra patrols. • Grant County Sheriff’s Offi ce April 23: Advised by John Day Police Department of an accidental gunshot wound in Mt. Vernon. • John Day ambulance April 20: Responded to a report of a woman who had lost consciousness. • Oregon State Police April 21: Took a report of people chasing deer with a drone. • John Day Fire Department April 23: Advised of a burn pile that might be getting out of control. Unlicensed home inspector fi ned $80,000 Blue Mountain Eagle The Construction Contrac- tors Board has levied more than $80,000 in fi nes against a phony home inspector who performed dozens of inspec- tions in Central and Eastern Oregon in recent months. Gregory Mason Miller of Bend used a license number belonging to a legitimate con- struction contractor with the same fi rst and last name, along with the name of an unrelated Bend business, according to a CCB press release. In advertis- ing, he claimed to be licensed, bonded and insured. Home inspectors must be certifi ed by the Construction Contractors Board after pass- ing a national exam. Addition- ally, a home inspection busi- ness must hold a CCB-issued contractor license. Miller was neither certifi ed nor licensed. The CCB added Miller to its new Buyer Beware list that warns the public of chronic offenders. People who make the list generally are phony or predatory contractors who take money and produce little or no work or who repeatedly violate state contracting laws. Consumer complaints trig- gered the CCB investigation, which is ongoing. The CCB licenses con- struction contracting business- es, including home inspection businesses and home inspec- tors. Contractors must include their CCB license number on any advertising. Visit oregon. gov/ccb and enter a license number or name in the orange “Search” feature. Verify that the license is “active” and that the full name on the license matches the contractor in question. In this case, Gregory Mason Miller did not show up in a search with any home in- spector credentials. Call 503- 378-4621 for help searching or understanding the results. Contractors and consumers can report unlicensed contrac- tors and other illegal activity on the CCB’s website or by calling 503-934-2246. Licensed contractors car- ry bonds and insurance and can be held accountable if something goes wrong. Only licensed contractors can get required building permits. Michael B. DesJardin Dentistry, PC Preventive, Restorative & Endodontics Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm Mendy Sharpe FNP Apppointments available New Patients Welcome! 208 NW Canton John Day 541-575-2725 mbddental@live.com michaelbdesjardindmd.com Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com THANK YOU! The junior and senior classes from Spray High School, along with the Spray School District staff, would like to express our appreciation to the community of John Day and surrounding areas. We thank the following businesses for hosting our annual job shadow week. We couldn’t do it without your willingness to help! John Day Fossil Beds John Day River Vet Center Chester’s Thriftway Les Schwab Tire Center Blue Mountain Hospital Len’s Drug John Day Police Department Grant County Jail Boyd Britton Welding Newton Mechanics in Monument Again, thank you! Sincerely, Spray High School Students & Staff Help is available for victims of sexual assault in Grant County. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, please call: Heart of Grant County 541-620-1342 Grant County Victim Assistance Program 541-575-4026 Remember: sex without consent = sexual assault This project was supported by Grant No. 2015-WR-AX-0008 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/ program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. Designed by the Blue Mountain Eagle 05462