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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, November 8, 2017 C OPS AND 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 Sheriff The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported the following for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1: • Concealed handgun licenses: 2 • Average inmates: 13 • Bookings: 4 • Releases: 7 • Arrests: 2 • Citations: 2 • Fingerprints: 4 • Civil papers: 8 • Warrants processed: 2 • Asst./welfare check: 4 • Search and Rescue: 1 Baldemar Riojas, 28, Ontario, was cited Oct. 30 for violation of the basic rule, 50/30 zone. Lynn Wilson, 44, John Day, was cited Oct. 31 for failure to carry proof of insurance. Justice Court The Grant County Justice Court reported the following fines and judgments: • Exceeding the speed limit: Larry D. Leos, 64, San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 2, 80/65 zone, fined $260. • Violation of speed limit: Kai- ley N. Neal, 21, Prairie City, Aug. 17, 40/25 zone, fined $135; Lind- sey A. Love, Reno, Nevada, Oct. 1, 59/35 zone, fined $220; Hayden J. Martin, 23, Corvallis, Oct. 15, 79/65 zone, fined $220. • Driving while suspended: Danielle L. Flach, 20, Russell- ville, Arkansas, fined $435. • Driving while using a cell phone: Timothy J. Shannon, 55, Bend, fined $260. • Cutting and transporting of special forest products: Timothy L. Keith, 34, Prairie City, fined $435; Todd M. Winegar, 30, Prai- rie City, fined $435. Oregon State Police Oct. 29: Responded to a single motor vehicle rollover on High- way 26 near Austin Junction. The Ford Escape sheared off a large coniferous tree, which an Oregon Department of Transportation crew sawed and removed. John Day ambulance transported the driver. Oct. 31: Responded to a GMC pickup that left Highway 26 west of the Wheeler County line the previous evening and ended up near the creek bottom. The driver spent the night in the vehicle. Nov. 2: Advised of a cow on Highway 26 west of Mt. Vernon. Nov. 3: Report of a cow on Highway 395 near Ritter. Nov. 5: Report of a cow on Highway 26 east of Dayville. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 135 calls during the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 5. Along with the vari- ous traffic warnings, trespassing, injured animals, noise complaints and juvenile complaints, these calls included: • John Day Police Depart- ment Oct. 30: Adrian L. Couey, 32, John Day, was arrested and charged with domestic assault. Nov. 1: Advised of a possible ID theft on Hillcrest Road in John Day. Nov. 1: Adrian L. Couey, 32, John Day, was cited for driving while suspended. Nov. 3: Responded to a report of livestock on Johnson Road in Prairie City. Nov. 3: Darren Mortimore, 38, John Day, was cited for speeding 80/65 zone on Highway 26 near Prairie City. Nov. 3: Report of a scam in John Day. Nov. 3: Daniel Kilmer, 32, John Day, was cited for driving while suspended and without proof of insurance in John Day. Nov. 4: Thomas E. Pfeifer, 48, was arrested in Prairie City on a Grant County warrant. Nov. 4: Responded to multi- ple calls about hearing gunshots or fireworks in Prairie City. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 30: Dispatched for over- due hunters in the Murderers Creek area. Oct. 30: Advised of a suicid- al person at Grant Union High School. Nov. 1: Notified of a theft in Long Creek. Nov. 1: Advised of a theft re- port in Mt. Vernon. Nov. 2: Dispatched to a report of a theft from a motor vehicle in John Day. Nov. 2: Responded to a vehi- cle versus deer accident on High- way 26 near Dixie Summit. Nov. 2: Advised of a child abuse report in Dayville. Nov. 3: Report of a dog at- tacking a sheep in Canyon City. Nov. 4: Advised of a fraud re- port in John Day. • John Day ambulance Oct. 30: Responded with Long Creek ambulance for a 78-year- old woman near Long Creek. Oct. 31: Responded with Long Creek ambulance for a 41-year- old woman near Long Creek. Oct. 31: Dispatched for a fe- male who fell near John Day. Nov. 1: Responded for a 91-year-old woman near John Day. Nov. 1: Responded with Prai- rie City ambulance for a medical emergency. Nov. 3: Responded with Sen- eca ambulance for an 87-year-old woman in Seneca who fell and was unconscious. Nov. 4: Responded to Middle Fork for a 60-year-old man who lost consciousness. A5 Prairie City recorder terminated Details kept confidential in executive session By Richard Hanners Blue Mountain Eagle The Prairie City council has not yet decided whether to hire a new city recorder to replace Taci Philbrook, who was terminated by the city council during a Sept. 29 special meeting. The details of Philbrook’s termination were kept confidential as a personnel matter during an executive session closed to the public. According to unapproved minutes from the meeting, the council unanimous- ly approved Philbrook’s termina- tion and an undisclosed severance agreement. Taci Mayor Jim Hamsher told the Philbrook Eagle that Philbrook was not termi- nated for “embezzlement or crim- inal activity” but for not performing her duties. He said funds for the severance agreement would come from Philbrook’s budgeted salary. In handling the matter, Hamsher said the city was following the advice of CityCounty Insurance Services, the city’s insurer, which paid for legal counsel in the matter but not the severance agree- ment. City Clerk Bobbie Brown said she also serves as the city’s deputy recorder, and she is handling the work that would have been done by Philbrook. The Outpost restaurant and True Value Hardware would like to honor our brave veterans with a FREE MEAL on Veterans Day 11/11/2017 S P ONS OR ED BY : John Day True Value 161 E. Main St., John Day 541-575-0632 The Outpost 201 W. Main St., John DAy 541-575-0250 Station 62 Les Schwab Tire Center 145 S Canyon City Blvd. Canyon City 541-575-1162 551 W Main St. John Day 541.575.1346 Mobile Glass 27825 Wilderness Rd John Day 541-575-1055 CCB#175517 Michael B. DesJardin Dentistry, PC 208 NW Canton John Day 541-575-2725 John Day Polaris 821 W Hwy. 26 541-575-0828 jdpolaris.com Mosier’s Home Furnishings Dale & Shelly Mosier 101 E Main John Day 541-575-0649 Grant County Building Supply 124 N Clark St. Canyon City 541.575.3550 Wright Chevrolet New and Used Cars and Trucks Fossil, Oregon 800.336.0057 Gibco Ag & Industrial 312 N. Canyon City Blvd Canyon City 541.575.2050 John Day Auto Parts NAPA Nydam’s Ace Hardware 721 W. Main John Day 541.575.1850 652 W Main John Day 541.575.0549 Mills Building Supply 751 W. Main John Day 541.575.1021 T&H Automotive 200 E Main St. John Day 541.575.0358 Subway of John Day 121 S. Canyon Blvd John Day 541.575.0782 Gardner Enterprises 195 NE 2nd Ave John Day 541.575.1410 Prime Time Video & Electronics 121 E. Main St. John Day 541.575.2594 Oster Professional Group CPAs 101 NE 1st Avenue John Day 541.575.2717 These Businesses SALUTE Those Who Served O n Veterans Day, we salute the American veterans and active-duty military whose courage and dedication have protected our freedom and our way of life for generations. We recognize their service and their sacrifice, their selflessness and bravery, their hard work and their faith. Please join us in celebrating the men and women of our military, past and present, this Veterans Day. Proudly fly your flag, thank a veteran and show your support for those who continue to serve today. Thank You, Veterans! Malheur Lumber Co. 60339 Highway 26 John Day 541.575.2054 Jonna Joe’s Family Hair Care 112 N Canyon Blvd. John Day 541.575.5585 Radio Shack DP Home Entertainment 139 E. Main John Day 541.575.1637 Len’s Drug 120 E Main St. John Day 541.575.0629 MD Enterprizes 116 N Clark Canyon City 541.575.2010 Columbia Power Monument 541.934.2311 Grubsteak Mining Co. Restaurant & Lounge 149 E Main St. John Day 541.575.1970 Duke Warner Realty “Your professional Real Estate choice in Grant County” Lori: 541.575.2617 Sally 541.932.4493 Babette 541.987.2363 Blue Mountain Eagle 195 N. Canyon Blvd. John Day 541.575.0710 www.MyEagleNews.com Grant County Automotive 200 East Main Street John Day 541.575.0211 Tidewater Contractors John Day 541.932.4888 Land Title of Grant County 145 NE Dayton St. John Day 541.575.1529 21316
