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Newspaper Page TextA2 Family Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, October 11, 2017 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 ar- rest cases. Grant County Circuit Court Jessica A. Shawn-Thomas, 34, John Day, pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to felony assault Sept. 2. She was sentenced to 10 days in jail, 20 hours of community service and two years of probation. She was ﬁ ned $100 and ordered to have no offensive contact with the victim or minor children. Christopher Boyer, 28, John Day, pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to mis- demeanor assault July 28. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail, 60 hours of community service and two years of probation. He was ﬁ ned $200 and ordered to have no contact with the two victims and not to enter the Silver Spur restau- rant in Mt. Vernon. Aaron M. Roseberry, 30, Can- yon City, pleaded guilty Sept. 28 to misdemeanor harassment and assault constituting domestic vi- olence on Aug. 18. He was sen- tenced to 12 days in jail and two years of probation. He was ﬁ ned $300 and ordered to have no of- fensive contact with the victim. Dora M. Wadly, 27, John Day, pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to misde- meanor harassment. In a 180-day diversion agreement, she was ordered to complete 30 hours of community service, pay a $100 ﬁ ne and have no contact with the victim. Grant County Sheriff The Grant County Sheriff’s Ofﬁ ce is seeking the public’s help in locating a yellow Caterpillar 257B skid steer reportedly stolen from the Granite area. It was last seen on or about Oct. 5. Green stickers on the upper lift arms state the owner’s name, Kelly Corp. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Brandon Hutchison at 541-575-1131. The Grant County Sheriff’s Of- ﬁ ce reported the following for the week of Oct. 5-11: • Concealed handgun licenses: 6 • Average inmates: 15 • Bookings: 3 • Releases: 3 • Arrests: 1 • Citations: 2 • Fingerprints: 12 • Civil papers: 25 • Warrants processed: 2 • Asst./welfare check: 4 • Search and Rescue: 1 • Kenneth Poe, 19, Mt. Vernon, cited for MIP on Oct. 2. • Lindsey Love, 32, Indiana, cited for speeding 59/35 zone on Oct. 2. Justice Court The Grant County Justice Court reported the following: • Unlawful operation of a mo- tor vehicle in a wildlife area and hunting with a prohibited method: Brock D. Scott, 24, Central Point, Sept. 15, ﬁ ned $545. • Violation of the basic rule: Shelby M. Gilpin, 25, California, Aug. 21, 49/35 zone, ﬁ ned $160; Daniel W. Kolda, 61, Idaho, Sept. 18, 73/55 zone, ﬁ ned $135; Scott X. Stevens, 56, Bend, Sept. 23, 70/55 zone, ﬁ ned $160; Jeremy J. Winslow, 38, Medford, Sept. 17, 72/55 zone, ﬁ ned $160; Eric P. Dodge, 40, , Washington, Aug. 5, 74/55 zone; ﬁ ned $160. • Exceeding speed limit: Kyle D. Meyer, 28, Eugene, Sept. 4, 34/25 zone, ﬁ ned $95; Donald L. Wagler, 70, Portland, Sept. 2, 75/65 zone, ﬁ ned $160; Mat- thew M. Swanson, 28, California, July 7, 77/65, ﬁ ned $160; James E. Brigham, 67, Washington, Aug. 21, 80/65 zone, ﬁ ned $220; Frank H. Goodyear, 73, Arizona, Aug. 19, 49/35 zone, ﬁ ned $160; George T. Sinclair, 77, Idaho, Sept. 17, 60/45 zone, ﬁ ned $160; Michael F. Guidero, 64, Bend, Sept. 24, 65/45 zone, ﬁ ned $160. • Violation of speed limit: Caleb B. Standafer, 89, Cottage Grove, Aug. 19, 56/45 zone ﬁ ned $160; Levi R. McClellan, 21, John Day, Sept. 1, 80/65 zone, ﬁ ned $160; Megan Sanderson, 24, Lebanon, Sept. 18, 75/55 zone, ﬁ ned $160; Sean M. Rior- dam, California, Aug. 19, 50/30 zone, ﬁ ned $160; Levi J. Binford, 38, Springﬁ eld, Sept. 1, 54/30 zone, ﬁ ned $260; Larry J. McEl- roy, 25, Sept. 4, 76/65 zone, ﬁ ned $160. • No operator’s license: De- nise L. Staats, 50, Long Creek, Aug. 30, ﬁ ned $260. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 158 calls during the week of Oct. 2-8. Along with the various traf- ﬁ c warnings, trespassing, injured animals, noise complaints and juvenile complaints, these calls included: • John Day Police Depart- ment Oct. 3: Responded for an unat- tended death in John Day. Oct. 3: Report of a hit-and-run accident in John Day. Oct. 6: Assisted Community Counseling Services for a suicidal person in Prairie City. Oct. 6: Responded to a report of a violation of a restraining or- der in Prairie City and arrested Clayton C. Lewis, 39, Prairie City. Oct. 7: Report of a gas station drive-off in John Day. Oct. 7: Responded to a report of a theft at a motel in John Day. Oct. 7: Responded to a report of a suicidal subject in John Day. • Grant County Sheriff’s Ofﬁ ce Oct. 3: Advised of an assault on Ritter Road. Oct. 4: Report of a theft and criminal mischief incident in Prai- rie City. Oct. 4: Advised of a non-in- jury accident on Summit Prairie Road. Oct. 4: Advised of an overdue hunter at Buck Spring Camp- ground. Oct. 4: Advised about a theft of service at the Grant County Fairgrounds. Oct. 5: Responded to Hog Creek Road for a report of a 17-year-old male who committed suicide. The Portland area youth was with a deer hunting party at the time. Anyone with suicidal thoughts can call the Nation- al Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak to someone for help. • John Day ambulance Oct. 4: John Day and Prairie City ambulances responded to a report of an accident on Highway 26. Oct. 4: Dispatched for a male at a bank in John Day. Oct. 5: Dispatched for a male with difﬁ culty breathing in John Day. Oct. 6: Responded for a 67-year-old male with difﬁ culty breathing and abdominal pains in Mt. Vernon. • Oregon State Police Oct. 5: Responded to a ve- hicle that hit an elk on Highway 26. A passenger was transported by John Day Ambulance to Blue Mountain Hospital. • John Day ﬁ re Oct. 8: Prairie City ﬁ re re- sponded to a report of illegal burning on Johnson Street. O BITUARIES Dale Loran Rininger Dale Loran Rininger was a loving husband of 44 years to Sherrie Rininger, father to two sons, Tyson and Bryan, and grandfather to Vincent and Engelica. He passed away at his home on Octo- ber 3. He had served as a Corps- man in the US Navy for 20 years before continuing his education receiving an MBA in Health Care Man- agement. From there he worked to revitalize and streamline numerous hospitals and clinics through- out the western United States. Choosing to retire in John Day, Oregon, he and his wife opened a boutique craft shop named, ‘etc.’, showcasing the talented artists of Grant County. He was a husband and father who always put his wife and children first. He knew how to em- barrass his children with a smile and insult his friends with class. He was the epitome of a Mason, dropping everything to help a stranger. He was a member of the Elks and a CASA volunteer. He was what everyone would want in a husband, father, grandfather. About Obituaries News obituaries are a free service of the Blue Mountain Eagle. The paper accepts obituaries from the family or funeral home. Information submitted is subject to editing. Obituaries submitted to the Eagle with incorrect information may be corrected and republished as paid notices. Send obituaries by email, editor@ bmeagle.com; fax, 541-575-1244; or mail, 195 N. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845. For more information, or to inquire about a paid memorial, call 541-575-0710. J OIN US ON F ACEBOOK facebook.com/MyEagleNews Math Frederick ‘Fred’ Hanson May 22, 1923-Sept. 30, 2017 Math Frederick “Fred” Hanson, 94, of Prineville, Ore., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. There was a viewing at 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Whispering Pines Funeral Home, 3168 NE Third St., Prineville. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the First Assembly of God Church. 835 S Main St., Prineville, with a graveside burial at Juniper Haven Cemetery, 1555 N Main St., Prineville. Following the burial there was a reception in the Fireside Room at the First Assembly of God church. Pastor Larry McGarry ofﬁ ciated. Fred was born May 22, 1923, to Hans and Edith (Anderson) Hanson in Long Creek, Oregon, on a ranch that was homesteaded by his parents, who came from Denmark. He was the youngest of three children and the only one that lived. Fred and his father became partners on the ranch until his dad’s passing in 1973. During that time, they raised numerous cattle and sheep. Fred was not fond of the sheep. He always said that was his dad’s preference, and he preferred the cattle. He was married to Velma “June” Best for 52 years and together they had four children. They began their lives together on the Fox Ranch, moving later to a ranch in Mitchell, then on to Unity and John Day area. After re- tirement, they purchased a home in Prineville. After the passing of his wife June, Fred was fortunate to meet a wonder- ful lady, Mary Ann Tooley. Mary Ann and her family became an important part of his life. For 10 years they were great companions. They enjoyed taking trips and spending time together until her passing. He enjoyed working on the ranch, ﬁ shing, reading, playing pinochle, at- tending church at the First Assembly of God, spending time with his fam- ily and friends. Fred loved and lived life to the fullest and was known for his contagious smile, kindness, sweet spirit, integrity, honesty and work ethic. He was an amazing man and loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hans and Edith Hanson, his wife, June Hanson, and his son, Wayne Hanson. Survivors include his daughter Marla and (Bill) Nash of Beaverton, Oregon, daughter Sue and (Don) Page of Prineville, son Jeff and (Brenda) Hanson of Twin Falls, Idaho, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchil- dren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Redmond in care of Whispering Pines Funeral Home 3168 NE Third St., Prineville, Or 97754, or contact 541-416-9733 or whisperingpinesfh.com. Carl Lester Sheppard May 31, 1946-Oct. 1, 2017 Carl Lester Sheppard of Prairie City, Oregon., passed away at his home on Oct. 1, 2017. He was born on May 31,1946 to LaVera and Fred Sheppard. He was raised in the Ontario/Weiser/Vale Country with his two brothers, Roy and Randy Sheppard, and one sister Leona Dotson. He married his ﬁ rst wife and ad- opted her daughter, Wendi Leeper. Together they had two sons, Darryl McKenzy Smith Shep- pard and Gene Sheppard. They moved to Prairie City and LaVera and new husband Walter Clark followed soon after. Carl worked on various ranches and for the Forest Ser- vice. After getting divorced he married his current wife, Gale Sheppard of 38 years. Together they had two daugh- ters, Pamela Woodworth of Prairie City and Ann Marino of Redmond, Oregon. Carl worked for the Forest Service for 30 years and re- tired to start working for the Confederated Tribes which he did for six years. His true loves were hunting, ﬁ shing and ranching. Carl is survived by his mother LaVera Clark, wife Gale Sheppard, two brothers Roy and Randy Sheppard, sister Le- ona Dotson as well has his ﬁ ve children, several grandchil- dren and great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life dinner was held on Oct. 7,2017. Contributions can be made in Carl’s Name to the Grant County 4-H program through the OSU Extension Ofﬁ ce. Marilyn Cheadle Marilyn Cheadle, 81, of Prineville, formerly of Mt. Vernon and John Day area, passed away on Friday, Octo- ber 6, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Living Waters Church, 521 NW 5th Street in Prineville at 2 p.m. Pastor Doug Shrock will be officiating. To offer condolences to the family go to www.whisperingpinesfh.com. A TTENTION G RANT C OUNTY V ETERANS : • Veteran Owned Are you using or interested in learning about Choice Card Medical Care? Debbie Ausmus 245 South Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 97845 OPEN WED. & THUR. 9 am - 5 pm • Competitive Pricing • Serving Central & Eastern Oregon See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. 541-575-1113 24 hrs/7 days wk Katee Hoffman Call 541-620-8057 for an appointment debbie.ausmus@ countryfinancial.com 541-620-1405 Burklevi@yahoo.com 14812 16784 THANK YOU! GRANT SCHOOL DISTRICT #3 Board of Director Vacancy Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm Mendy Sharpe FNP 14825 Apppointments available Grant School District #3 is accepting applications for a board of director vacancy. Applicants must reside within District 3’s Zone 3 boundaries and be a registered voter for one year. A zone map is available online at http://www.grantesd.k12.or.us/District-3/ board-members.html. Term will run through June 30, 2019. Those interested in applying may pick up an application from Superintendent Curt Shelley, 401 N. Canyon City Blvd., Canyon City. Application deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 11. L AST W EEK ’ S T EMPS J OHN D AY ..................................................................... HI/LO T UESDAY ....................................................................... 52/27 W EDNESDAY ................................................................... 57/27 T HURSDAY ..................................................................... 59/28 F RIDAY .......................................................................... 60/30 S ATURDAY ...................................................................... 72/29 S UNDAY ......................................................................... 59/37 M ONDAY ........................................................................ 52/24 24/7 F ORECAST A UTOMATED : 541-575-1122 R OAD CONDITIONS : 511; TRIPCHECK . COM WWW . BLUEMOUNTAINEAGLE . COM / INFO NOAA W EATHER R ADIO FOR J OHN D AY 162.500 MHz To the hunter (with a nice-looking buck in the back) who, at approximately 9 p.m. on Monday, October 2, used his vehicle to keep away a huge, unrestrained Rottweiler, with unknown intent, who was going after me and my 11 year old Ridgeback. And thank you to the two people in the large SUV who also helped. You people are why John Day and Grant County are so great, and I didn’t get a chance to thank you properly. Please call Craig, 541-261-0847. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF O CT . 11-O CT . 17 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Chance of showers Mostly sunny Chance of rain/snow Mostly sunny Sunny Sunny Mostly sunny 52 50 48 52 59 65 59 33 34 31 31 33 37 35