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News Blue Mountain Eagle Wednesday, August 1, 2018 A5 Prairie City calls for water restrictions Outdoor watering prohibited for city customers By Richard Hanners Blue Mountain Eagle For a second summer in a row, Prairie City water customers are be- ing asked to stop all outside water- ing, including sprinkling lawns and gardens. “The city of Prairie City appre- ciates our citizens’ continued ef- forts in water conservation,” Public Works Director Chris Camarena said in a press release. “Please note that due to continued demands on our water system caused by drought conditions and low water table lev- els, we are asking that consumers restrict outside usage of city munic- ipal water.” Water customers are advised that municipal water should be used for consumption and sanitation only so the city can maintain a safe water level in its reservoir for fire emer- gencies and sanitary usage, Camare- na said. The city imposed water restric- tions last summer after a June 26 electrical storm damaged electronic controls for the city’s water system. The water level in the city’s mil- lion-gallon reservoir dropped to four feet through the summer. Since then, crews have cleaned plugged perforations in the No. 2 well’s casing, which boosted the well’s output from 50 gallons per minute to 100 gpm. The city also drilled its No. 3 well another 60 feet to access deeper water. Camarena said they may have to consider drill- ing the No. 3 well to 800 feet this winter. This past winter’s low snowpack and ongoing drought conditions are blamed for the water shortage. Ca- marena said the city’s water custom- ers went to every-other-day outside watering a few weeks ago, but the reservoir level dropped below the emergency level of 20 feet. For more information, call Ca- marena at 541-620-3100 or city hall at 541-820-3605. Eagle file photo Watering restrictions were imposed in Prairie City last summer. New restrictions have also been imposed this year. 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 Misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree assault consti- tuting domestic violence and harassment against John D. Colton, 38, Prairie City, were dismissed without prejudice July 23 after the Grant Coun- ty District Attorney’s Office filed a motion for dismissal stating that the victim was un- cooperative and the state was unable to proceed at this time. Colton allegedly committed the assault and harassment on May 19. Christopher P. Schuetze, 44, Canyon City, pleaded guilty July 19 to misdemean- or menacing constituting do- mestic violence committed on June 8. He was sentenced to 192 hours in jail, 19 months probation and $200 in fines and fees. Two harassment charges were dismissed. Tanaya S. Robinson, 38, John Day, pleaded guilty July 26 to misdemeanor driving under the influence of intoxi- cants committed on Aug. 15, 2017. She was sentenced to 80 hours community service, 24 months probation and $1,255 in fines and fees. Her license was suspended for one year, and she was ordered to install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle she drives. Grant County Sheriff The Grant County Sher- iff’s Office reported the fol- lowing for the week of July 25: Concealed handgun licens- es: 6 Average inmates: 15 Bookings: 9 Releases: 13 Arrests: 1 Citations: 3 Fingerprints: 1 Civil papers: 18 Warrants processed: 0 Asst./welfare check: 0 Search and rescue: 0 July 24: Christina Baker, 45, Oregon City, cited for exceed- ing posted speed, 54/25 zone. July 24: Stefan Safranek, 32, Eugene, cited for violating the basic rule, 76/55 zone, and failure to renew. July 24: Jeffrey Cook, 21, Prairie City, cited for provid- ing liquor to a person under 21. Oregon State Police July 28: Responded to Highway 26 near Pine Creek Road for a single-vehicle non- injury crash involving a motor home pulling a vehicle on a trailer. The 83-year-old driver from Prineville fell asleep and overcorrected as the motor home left the pavement. John Day police and ambulance also responded. Justice Court Violation of speed lim- it: Kevin G. Kimberling, 45, Prairie City, June 7, 91/65 zone, fined $265. Exceeding speed limit: Matthias C. Stokes, 28, Can- yon City, June 19, 35/25 zone, fined $115; Jolyn Kerr, 26, Madras, June 15, 74/65 zone, fined $165; Debra J. Wood, 59, Desert Hot Springs, Cal- ifornia, June 5, 55/40 zone, fined $165. Violation of basic rule: Jason R. Keesee, 34, Bend, June 29, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Kevin M. Higgins, 61, Tigard, July 2, 76/55 zone, fined $265; Jason C. Ander- son, 32, Corvallis, June 23, 84/55 zone, fined $265; Tonya R. Thompson, 48, Otis, June 21, 78/55 zone, fined $265; Michael T. French, 98, Mi- ami Beach, Florida, June 28, 81/55 zone, fined $265. Driving uninsured: Tena K. Montange, 45, John Day, May 2, fined $265; Natasha M. Guy, 43, John Day, Feb. 12, 2016, fined $260; Deb- ra J. Wood, 59, Desert Hot Springs, California, June 5, fined $265; Mallory R. Thomas, 28, John Day, Nov. 22, 2016, fined $260; Chris- topher J. Keith, 37, Prairie City, May 30, fined $265; David J. Darling, 43, Canyon City, April 28, 2017, fined $130, June 2, fined $265; Benjamin L. Keith, 38, Can- yon City, Jan. 5, fined $265, July 25, fined $260. Driving while suspend- ed: Tena K. Montange, 45, Clean cardboard boxes for sale $0.50 per box any size John Day, May 2, fined $440; Christopher J. Keith, 37, Prai- rie City, May 30, fined $440; David J. Darling, 43, Canyon City, May 27, 2017, fined $435, June 2, fined $435; Benjamin L. Keith, 38, Can- yon City, July 25, 2017, fined $435, Jan. 5, fined $440, April 17, fined $440. No operator’s license: Debra J. Wood, 59, Desert Hot Springs, California, June 5, fined $265. Registration sticker ex- pired: Tena K. Montange, 45, John Day, May 2, fined $115. Failure to properly use safety belt: David J. Darling, 43, Canyon City, May 27, fined $110. Driving outside restric- tions: Timothy A. Edwards Jr., 26, John Day, July 4, fined $265. Careless driving: Kevin G. Kimberling, 45, Prairie City, June 7, fined $265. Operating without re- quired light: Jeffery A. Bish- op, 29, Sunriver, March 15, fined $165. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 159 calls during the week of July 23-29, including: • John Day Police De- partment July 23: Following a traf- fic stop at Bridge Street and Fourth Street in John Day, Cindy Bolman, 51, Dayville, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants. July 23: Responded to Seventh Street and Holm- strom Ranch for a trespassing report. July 23: Advised of suspi- cious circumstances on West Main Street in John Day. July 24: Dispatched to a bank on West Main Street in John Day for a fraud report. July 24: Responded to Northwest Bridge Street in John Day for a domestic dis- pute. July 25: Received a report about a theft on Adam Drive in John Day. July 26: Dispatched to Northwest Bridge Street in John Day for a report of ani- mal neglect. July 26: Responded to Northwest Third Street in John Day for a neighborhood dispute. July 27: Following a traf- fic stop on East Main Street at Gunther Street in John Day, Paula Wade, 67, Portland, was cited for speeding, 53/35 zone. July 27: Responded to East Main Street in John Day for an intoxicated person creating a disturbance. July 28: Advised of fraud on Highway 26 east of John Day. July 28: Received a report of a theft at a bar on Main Street in downtown John Day. July 29: Following a traf- fic stop on West Main Street in John Day, William Copen- haver Jr., 49, was cited for us- ing marijuana while operating a vehicle. July 29: Following a traf- fic stop on Northwest Lyons Street in John Day, Kayla Lambeth, 23, John Day, was cited for operating a motor ve- hicle while using an electron- ic device and failure to carry proof of insurance. July 29: Following a traf- fic stop on West Main Street, Anthony Hall, 21, Canyon City, was cited for operating a motor vehicle while using an RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PUBLIC BIDS ACCEPTED The public is invited to bid on residential property owned by Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc. in Granite, Oregon. The property will be open for inspection on Friday July 27, 2018, 10am -3pm. Minimum bid is $28,375; deadline for bids is 2pm August 10, 2018 in La Grande Oregon. Contact Rochelle Hamilton at 541-963-3186 for a bid packet. electronic device. July 29: Following a traf- fic stop on Highway 26 west of John Day, Sabrina Howard, 34, was cited for operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic device. July 29: Following a traffic stop on Highway 26 east of John Day, James Alexander, 23, Portland, was cited for driving with a suspended li- cense and no insurance. • Oregon State Police July 23: Received a report of bicycles taking up the road- way on Highway 26 near Dog Creek Road. July 24: Responded to Highway 7 near Austin Junc- tion for a crash with injuries. July 24: Advised of a cow on Highway 26 near Belshaw Creek. July 28: Received a report of cattle on Highway 26 near the Long Box Ranch. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office July 23: Received a report of a theft at Depot Park in Prairie City. July 23: Advised of tres- passing on Ingle Street in Mt. Vernon. July 23: Received a report of shots fired on North McHa- ley Avenue in Prairie City. July 25: Advised of possi- ble child abuse. July 25: Received a report of a suspicious person on Pine Creek Road. July 27: Advised of fraud in Canyon City. July 28: Received a report of theft on Highway 26 west of John Day. July 28: Advised of a dis- pute on Screech Alley Loop in John Day. • John Day ambulance July 23: Responded to Adam Drive in John Day. July 23: Dispatched to West Main Street in John Day. July 23: Responded to Three Point Road in John Day for a man who was not breathing and suffering from seizures. July 24: Dispatched to a senior home in John Day for a woman who had fallen and had low blood pressure. July 24: Responded to a credit union in John Day for a man possibly suffering from heat exhaustion and flu. July 24: Dispatched to Highway 26 west of John Day for a 72-year-old man with seizures. July 25: Responded with Long Creek ambulance to the post office in Long Creek for a 58-year-old woman. July 26: Dispatched to West Main Street in John Day for a woman with difficulty breathing. July 26: Responded to a senior home in John Day for an elderly woman. July 27: Dispatched to West Main Street in John Day for a 75-year-old wom- an. July 29: Responded with Prairie City ambulance to Summit Prairie Road in Prai- rie City for a 60-year-old per- son in a cycling accident. July 29: Dispatched with Prairie City ambulance to North Washington Street in Prairie City for a woman with a swollen abdomen. • Monument fire July 26: Received a report of a fire on Cupper Creek Road in Kimberly. • Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative July 29: Advised of power outages in Fox. GRANT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS HOLDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO CONDUCT COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT August 6 th , Prairie City Legion Hall, 6 pm August 7 th , Seneca Community Hall, 6 pm Information about future community meetings is available at the Grant County Health Department, 528 E Main Suite E John Day OR 97845, 541 575-0429, ext 4517. GROWING GENERATIONS TOGETHER Call Richie @ 541-620-4255 71668 Since 1945, Bank of Eastern Oregon has had roots in eastern Oregon. 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