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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, March 21, 2018 A5 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 arrest cases. Grant County Circuit Court A felony charge of criminal mis- chief against Cory A. Slayton, 26, John Day, was dismissed and a jury trial was canceled after he reached a civil agreement to repair damages to a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta to the satis- faction of the owner. Jason W. Wainwright, 28, Hep- pner, pleaded guilty March 15 to fel- ony driving under the influence of in- toxicants on Dec. 31. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail, 24 months probation and 80 hours of community service. He was fined $1,225 and ordered to install an approved ignition interlock device on any vehicle he drives. Grant County Sheriff The Grant County Sheriff’s Of- fice reported the following for the week of March 15: Concealed handgun licenses: 7 Average inmates: 17 Bookings: 7 Releases: 4 Arrests: 2 Citations: 3 Fingerprints: 4 Civil papers: 12 Warrants processed: 2 Asst./welfare check: 8 Search and rescue: 0 March 8: Alan Wolf, 30, Canyon City, was cited for driving with a suspended license and failing to signal. March 12: Mark Crissman, 57, Fox, was cited for driving without a license and violating the basic rule 70/55 zone. Justice Court The Grant County Justice Court reported the following fines and judgments: • Driving uninsured: Tamara Mi- chael, 47, Mt. Vernon, Feb. 4, fined $265. • Driving while license suspend- ed: Tamara Michael, 47, Mt. Ver- non, Feb. 4, fined $440. • Exceeding speed limit: Chris- topher L. Phillip, 43, Laytonville, California, Jan. 19, 74/65 zone, fined $140; Aaron M. Aldana, 29, Upland, California, Jan. 22, 49/30 zone, fined $165. • Violation of speed limit: Shau- na L. Koopman, 36, John Day, Jan. 13, 50/25 zone, fined $265. • Failure to register vehicle: Ste- phen P. Hancock, 42, Canyon City, Dec. 10, fined $110. • Failure to carry valid regis- tration card: Matt Fitzmaurice, 40, Baker City, Feb. 18, fined $115. Oregon State Police March 13: Interviewed a male juvenile about being a victim of sexual abuse in John Day. March 15: Instructed a 23-year- old man from John Day to stay off property on South Kilbourne Street in Prairie City. March 16: Brandon M. Blouin, 25, Belpre, Ohio, was cited for driving without insurance following a nonin- jury single-vehicle crash on Highway 395 near Canyon Creek Road. March 16: Tina K. Couey, 58, Prairie City, was arrested on North Cozart Avenue in Prairie City on a drug possession warrant out of Mal- heur County. March 16: Olle L. Starnes, 47, John Day, was arrested on Highway 26 west of John Day on a felony war- rant from the Grant County Parole and Probation Department. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 143 calls during the week of March 12- 18, including: • John Day Police Department March 12: Responded to a dis- pute report on West 13th Street in Prairie City. March 12: Received a report of criminal mischief on Southwest Brent Drive in John Day. March 14: Travis Farr, 21, Mt. Vernon, was cited on Highway 26 east of John Day for driving with a suspended license and no insur- ance. March 14: John Guthbridge, 54, Burns, was cited on Highway 26 east of John Day for driving with no insurance. March 16: Report of phone fraud in John Day. March 16: Report of telephonic harassment at the John Day City Hall. March 16: Report of people looking into cars parked behind a bar on Main Street in John Day. March 17: Report of a dispute on McCallum Avenue in Prairie City. March 17: Received a report of suspicious circumstances on North Washington Street in Prairie City. March 17: Dispatched to Half Street in Prairie City for a possible domestic situation. March 18: Responded to a report of a man at the Seventh Street Com- plex in John Day repeatedly trying to get a juvenile female to take a ride in his vehicle. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office March 12: Received a report of a theft by a juvenile on West Riverside Street in Mt. Vernon. March 12: Dispatched to Dixie Creek Road in Prairie City for a tres- pass report. March 14: Margaret E. Muir, 20, Baker City, was arrested by Baker City Police on a Grant County war- rant. March 15: Advised of a civil is- sue on North Mountain Boulevard in Mt. Vernon. March 16: Responded with John Day ambulance to a rollover acci- dent with injuries on Highway 26 near Dixie Summit. March 17: Received a report of theft on Franklin Avenue in Dayville. March 17: Received a livestock complaint in Dayville. March 18: Responded to a noise complaint and ongoing dispute on Mountain Boulevard in Mt. Vernon. March 18: Dispatched to Patter- son Drive in Canyon City for a dis- pute report. • Oregon State Police March 12: Received a livestock complaint on Highway 26 near Pine Creek Road. March 17: Advised of cows on Highway 26 west of Mt. Vernon. • John Day ambulance March 12: Responded to a se- nior care facility in John Day for an 85-year-old man who had fallen. March 12: Dispatched to an apartment complex east of John Day for a 38-year-old woman with severe back pain. March 13: Responded to a se- nior care facility in John Day for a 96-year-old woman. March 13: Dispatched to High- way 26 near Dixie Summit to meet an air ambulance. March 14: Responded to a senior care facility in Prairie City for an 85-year-old woman who was unre- sponsive. March 15: Dispatched to Bridge Street in Prairie City for an 86-year- old man. March 15: Responded to North- east Dayton Street in John Day for a 65-year-old woman. March 15: Dispatched to Bridge Street in Prairie City for an 86-year- old man. March 15: Transported a person from Canyon Creek Lane in Canyon City. March 15: Responded to the Dayville area for a 56-year-old man. March 16: Dispatched to South Johnson Avenue in Prairie City for a 73-year-old woman. March 16: Responded to River Lane in John Day for an 80-year-old woman with high blood pressure. March 17: Dispatched to apart- ments on Canyon City East Road in Canyon City for a man having a seizure. March 17: Responded to a senior care facility in John Day for a man needing transport to Blue Mountain Hospital. March 18: Dispatched to High- way 26 west of Mt. Vernon for an 8-month-old female. • Oregon Department of Transportation March 13: Advised of a large amount of rocks on Highway 395 near Bear Valley Road. March 14: Received a report of a hazard on Highway 395 near Starr Ridge. • John Day rural fire March 14: Responded with John Day and Canyon City fire depart- ments to a structure fire on West Bench Road in John Day. Eagle file photo Grant County has announced it is entering negotiations to sell the building at 528 E. Main St. in John Day that currently houses Community Counseling Solutions and the Grant County Health Department. County considering selling health building Drought emergency resolution approved By Richard Hanners Blue Mountain Eagle Grant County is interested in selling one of its larger facili- ties, the public learned during the court’s March 14 meeting. Following an executive session held to negotiate real property transactions, Judge Scott Myers announced that Commissioner Boyd Britton will represent the county in negotiating the sale of the building at 528 E. Main St. in John Day. The building currently houses Community Counseling Solutions and the Grant County Health De- partment. In other county court news: • The court approved a resolu- tion declaring a drought emergen- cy. Myers said the idea originated with the county watermaster. The measure opens the door for feder- al relief funding for Grant County ranchers and farmers who may be impacted by drought this year, Myers told the Eagle. A request asking the governor to declare a drought emergency was sent to the Oregon Water Resources De- partment and the state’s Office of Emergency Management. • The court approved a contract between the John Day Canyon City Parks and Recreation Depart- ment and the Grant County Sher- iff’s Office for security services during a food and drink summer festival event on June 30. Britton asked that the sheriff’s office to try to use reserve officers to bring down costs. • The court approved a request from Victim Assistance Director Andrea Officer to spend $8,000 Attention Grant County Veterans: T HE L AW O FFICE OF D ONALD J. M OLNAR A General Practice Law Firm Did you know Grant County Veterans Services Officer is available to assist YOU in applying for all VA benefits you may be entitled to? Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm Mendy Sharpe FNP Apppointments available EOU It’s official: IS CONNECTED • Wills, Trusts, and Estates • Divorce and Family Law • Contracts, Real Estate, Business • Personal Injury • Criminal Defense See your Grant County Veteran Services Officer today for more information, located at Grant County Court House. Katee Hoffman 10am-4pm Monday-Friday 541-620-8057 35442 118 S. Washington Street, Canyon City, OR 97820 (541) 620-5127 43410 Employee Appreciation Day Wednesday, April 25 Let your employees know they are appreciated! Lindsay & Alix We appreciate all you do for us with professionalism, a smile and a sense of humor! The Crew at the Eagle EOU has been on travel expenses for mandated training. Five people will attend the training, with funding coming from four different grants. The court also approved a request from Officer to spend $900 on print ad- vertising in April to promote sexu- al assault awareness. • The court appointed Tanner Elliott, Shiloh Fretwell, Judy Kerr and Beth Spell to the OSU Exten- sion and 4-H Advisory Council. Kerr was also appointed to the council’s budget committee. • The court appointed Baker County Justice of the Peace Don Williams as Grant County Justice of the Peace Pro Tem. Williams has served in this capacity in the past. • During a special meeting March 7 with the Oregon Depart- ment of Transportation and Grant County planning staff, landowner Art Brenner expressed concerns about potential impacts resulting from the Grant County Planning Commission’s designation of the state’s adjacent property as a Lev- el 5B significant aggregate site. Under that designation, certain activities might not be allowed on adjacent properties. These re- strictions could potentially affect Rick Henslee, who leases Bren- ner’s property to run cattle, and the public water supply for the nearby unincorporated communi- ty of Dale. This problem with state grav- el pits has come up in the past, Myers told the Eagle. Following the March 7 hearing, the court remanded the matter back to the planning commission with in- structions to come up with a way to designate the site as Level 5C, which would be less restrictive. The court also authorized coun- ty planning staff to utilize legal counsel in the matter. Have your “Thank You” ad in the April 25 edition of the Blue Mountain Eagle for your employee/employees for only $35. Add a gift for only $7. A ll O rdErs M usT B E / n B Y A pr/l 20 AT 5 p . M ! designated Oregon’s Rural University! eou.edu/connected Bloe Moontain Eagle This year’s gift is a 16 oz. mug with Stop by, email or call Kim Kell to order today stainless steel base 195 N. Canyon Blvc., John Day, 541-575-0710 • kim@bmeagle.com Only $7