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About The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 31, 2018)
News & Opinion Blue Mountain Eagle LETTERS Continued from Page A4 Larson is an honest man To the Editor: A small but vocal group with an agenda of gaining power and control of the county court is working hard to make you be- lieve that Gordon Larson is not an honest man. You have seen their accusations all over social media, and some people choose to simply ignore the fact that the accusations have been proven to have no merit. Gordon Larson had a long, honorable career in law enforce- ment as a trooper, senior troop- er, sergeant, master sergeant and lieutenant with the Oregon State Police. When you work in law enforcement, you live in a glass house, and your life is seldom private. I know firsthand. Peo- ple watch what you do. If you are dishonest in either your per- sonal or professional life, people are going to know it and make it known. Were accusations of dishonesty rampant in the many years before this man retired and decided to run for the position of county commissioner? No. Has Gordon ever been found to be dishonest in all those years? The answer is no. Gordon has an impeccable record in his per- sonal and professional life. Gor- don Larson spent over a decade serving in the very public po- sition of school board member for Grant School District 3. As a board member and chairman, your actions and decisions are very public and constantly un- der scrutiny. If you are dishon- est, people are going to know about it. Was Gordon ever found to be a dishonest person in all those years? The answer is no. When Gordon became a can- didate for Grant County com- missioner, suddenly you were being asked to believe that he is a dishonest person, and has been for years. Those who are behind these vicious personal attacks on his character will constantly tell you that you should believe it. Instead, I am asking you to take a good hard look at the life Gordon Larson has actually led for the many years he has been in Grant County, and you will know who and what to believe. Gordon Larson deserves your vote for Grant County commissioner. Judy Schuette John Day Larson has time for the job To the Editor: I support Gordon Larson for county commissioner. He has the intelligence and desire to lead this county. He also has the time to do the job as evidenced by the countless hours he has devoted to his campaign. He is a natural leader and an excellent communicator, which are traits that this county needs. I admire his strength. He has suffered vicious personal at- tacks during this campaign, and yet he has persevered. This county needs a man like Gordon Larson. Join me to vote for him for county commission- er. Dan Cronin John Day Larson has ‘work ethic, stamina and commitment’ To the Editor: Gordon Larson has worked hard to earn your vote. Through- out his campaign, he has demonstrated the work ethic, stamina and commitment nec- essary for the position of county commissioner. Since primary season, he’s held 13 public meet and greets, at which he listened and responded to a wide array of questions and concerns. He’s shared a positive vision for our county, outlining the proactive ways he hopes to move forward working to reduce divisiveness and create a positive, coopera- tive approach to county needs. His broad work and life experi- ences mean he is highly skilled and qualified to carry out the du- ties of commissioner effectively. In his public and private interac- tions, he has consistently shown integrity, honesty and high eth- ical standards. I am confident he will commit the same energy and ethics as county commis- sioner. Please join me and other Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Grant County citizens in voting for Gordon Larson. Louise LeDuc Canyon City Larson brings ‘sense of hope and optimism’ A5 I glimpsed that night of coun- ty government conducted in a courteous manner by people of goodwill coming together to seek solutions and build a more positive atmosphere in this county we call home. Lynn Larssen Seneca To the Editor: Listening to Gordon Larson engage with questioners at last week’s meet and greet in Can- yon City gave me a renewed sense of hope and optimism for the future of Grant County. Not only did Mr. Larson empha- size repeatedly his intention, as county commissioner, to listen respectfully to diverse opinions, but indeed demonstrated that very quality during some vig- orous questioning that night. He also made it clear that he would take the time to study and reflect upon an issue, seeking input from constituents countywide, rather than being pushed into an uninformed, hasty decision; this, too, was evident in his re- sponses during the meeting. I am encouraged by the vision Jordan Valley Skinners support Walden Oct. 22: Received a report of a prowler on 11th Street in Prai- rie City. Oct. 26: Responded to Thompson Avenue in Mt. Ver- non for an unattended death. Oct. 26: Received a report of an attempted suicide on High- way 395 south of Canyon City. Oct. 28: Received a report of shots fired on Southwest First Avenue in John Day. • John Day ambulance Oct. 26: Dispatched with state police and Monument am- bulance to Highway 402 for an accident with injury. Oct. 26: Responded to Northwest Seventh Avenue in John Day for an 83-year-old man with a diabetic problem. • John Day fire Oct. 25: Contained and mopped up a 0.1-acre grass and log fire in the Laycock Creek area with assistance from Ore- gon Department of Forestry and Mt. Vernon and Prairie City fire departments. • U.S. Forest Service Oct. 27: Advised of suspi- cious circumstances on Road 52 in the Ukiah area. Oct. 28: Received a report of trespassing on Road 2620 near Bates. To the Editor: Saturday at the district tour- nament in John Day, I was visit- ing with the Skinner family from Jordan Valley. They said they do not support Jamie McLeod-Skin- ner in any way. They do not like her using them or their ranch in her ads or bio. They are personal friends of Greg Walden and back him for Congress. I think they posted a picture on Facebook of them with a “Vote Walden” sign with their ranch sign. Just thought people should be aware of this fact. Delores Scott Prairie City C OPS AND C OURTS Arrests and citations in the Blue Mountain Eagle are taken from the logs of law enforce- ment agencies. Every effort is made to report the court dispo- sition of arrest cases. Grant County Circuit Court Louis G. Long, 65, Day- ville, pleaded guilty Oct. 4 to misdemeanor menacing com- mitted on May 21. He was sen- tenced to 15 days house arrest, 18 months probation and 30 hours community service. Two counts of menacing and one count of reckless driving were dismissed. Ben A. Voigt, 35, Prai- rie City, pleaded guilty Oct. 24 to felony criminal driving while suspended or revoked committed on Aug. 5. He was sentenced to 30 days jail, 24 months probation and 80 hours community service. His license was suspended for one year, and he was fined $2,000. Grant County Sheriff The Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported the following for the week of Oct. 24: con- cealed handgun licenses, 26; average inmates, 12; bookings, 10; releases, 18; arrests, 4; ci- tations, 1; fingerprints, 3; civil papers, 15; warrants processed, 6; asst./welfare check, 0; search and rescue, 0. Oct. 24: Johnson Howe, 60, Satsuma, Florida, was cited for passing in a no-passing zone. Justice Court • Violation of basic rule: Cody A. Boyer, 32, Prineville, Oct. 20, 72/55 zone, fined $165; Peter C. Mendell, 36, Bend, Sept. 20, 75/55 zone, fined $165; William R. O’Regan, 31, Oakridge, Sept. 20, 75/55 zone, fined $140; Aryan B. Slay, 45, Carroll, Arkansas, Aug. 19, 77/55 zone, fined $265. • Exceeding speed limit: Deborah J. Morris, 63, Mt. Ver- non, Oct. 7, 50/35 zone, fined $165; Herman J. Bielenberg, 78, Medford, Oct. 7, 82/65 zone, fined $240; Cody D. Crawford, 26, Yamhill, Oct. 5, 83/65 zone, fined $265; Anitha S. Sairam, 26, Salem, Sept. 1, 72/65 zone, fined $165; Steven M. War- rington, 29, John Day, Sept. 5, 79/65 zone, fined $265. • Driving uninsured: Tim- othy L. Keith, 35, Prairie City, Sept. 8, fined $500; Brandi K. Henderson, 33, John Day, Sept. 4, fined $265; Steven M. War- rington, 29, John Day, Sept. 5, fined $265; Aryan B. 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FRI - SUN (4:10) ( ) = Bargain Matinee 45, Carroll, Arkansas, Aug. 19, fined $265. • Driving while suspended: Timothy L. Keith, 35, Prai- rie City, Sept. 8, fined $1,000; Brandi K. Henderson, 33, John Day, Sept. 4, fined $440; Steven M. Warrington, 29, John Day, Sept. 5, fined $440. • Open container of alcohol: Kenneth Hostetler, 47, Oregon City, Sept. 29, fined $265; Bren- ton J. Vanderkooy, 21, Hermis- ton, Sept. 2, fined $265. • Unlawful entry to a wild- life area: Matthew A. Eide, 50, Newberg, Sept. 30, fined $115; Jerome R. Coleman, 51, Salem, Sept. 30, fined $440. • Failure to register vehicle: Robert L. Russell, 40, Creswell, Sept. 5, fined $115; Aryan B. Slay, 45, Carroll, Arkansas, Aug. 19, fined $115. • Failure to display license plates: Timothy L. Keith, 35, Prairie City, Sept. 8, fined $250. • Careless accident: Darren W. Pettyjohn, 56, John Day, Sept. 16, fined $440. • Illegal alteration of license plates: Amanda L. Bogen, 32, Prairie City, Aug. 27, fined $265. • Operation of motor vehi- cle in violation of license re- strictions: Jesse L. Jackson, 36, Victorville, California, Sept. 6, fined $265. • Operation of semitrailer exceeding weight restrictions: Jesse L. Jackson, 36, Victorville, California, Sept. 6, fined $115. Oregon State Police Oct. 21: Investigated a gut pile in the Philip Schneider Wildlife Area and located the hunter who shot the doe. No crime was committed. Oct. 26: Investigated a sin- gle-vehicle crash on Highway 402 with minor injuries. A 54-year-old woman was dis- tracted by her two small dogs, over-corrected her sport utility vehicle and rolled three times. Norma Y. May, Prineville, was cited for careless driving. Oct. 26: Responded to a report of a six-by-six bull elk skull with antlers at a hunting camp. A hunter said he found the skull and brought it back to camp. The skull was seized, and the hunter was warned about unlawful possession of big game parts. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 199 calls during the week of Oct. 22-28, including: • John Day Police Depart- ment Oct. 22: Responded to West Main Street in John Day for a dispute. Donald C. Stout, 62, John Day, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree as- sault and harassment. Oct. 27: Following a traf- fic stop on Highway 26 east of John Day, Gregg E. Devore, 29, John Day, was cited for driving without a license, no insurance and expired registration. Oct. 28: Following a traffic stop on Highway 26 east of John Day, Todd Miller, Oregon City, was cited for speeding, 55/35 zone. Oct. 28: Following a traf- fic stop on Highway 26 east of John Day, Angeline Angcana, Portland, was cited for speed- ing, 55/35 zone. Oct. 28: Following a traf- fic stop on Highway 26 east of John Day, Susan Smith, Mt. The first installment of the 2018-19 property tax is due Thursday, November 15th, 2018 by 5:00 p. m. Vernon, was cited for speeding, 41/25 zone. Oct. 28: Following a traffic stop on Bridge Street in John Day, Austene L. Hendrix, 72, John Day, was cited for speed- ing. Oct. 28: Following a traf- fic stop on Highway 26 east of John Day, Jacob M. Krasberger, 18, Boise, Idaho, was cited for speeding, 56/35 zone. • Oregon State Police Oct. 25: Responded to a noninjury crash at Prairie City School. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office Democratic Party of Grant County Endorses these Candidates Governor Kate Brown www.katebrownfororegon.com US Congressional District 2 Jamie Mcleod-Skinner The Democratic Party of Oregon Recommends: VOTE YES! ENDORSE MEASURE 102 Allows local governments to work with non-profts and businesses to build affordable housing with bonds. VOTE NO ON MEASURE 103 Adds a risky, misleading and permanent tax loophole for specific businesses. www.jamiefororegon.com VOTE NO ON MEASURE 104 OR Senate 30th District Expands supermajority requirement, putting funding for healthcare, schools and services in jeopardy. Solea Kabakov www.soleaforsenate.org Please VOTE By 8 p.m., Nov. 6 VOTE NO ON MEASURE 105 Anti-Immigrant measure to repeal Oregon’s Sanctuary State law VOTE NO ON MEASURE 106 Restricts access to safe, legal abortions, especially for the most vulnerable Oregonians. Paid for by the Democratic Party of Grant County. Not authorized by any candidate or campaign committee . https://www.facebook.com/grantcountydemocratsoforegon/ FREE T a Feed f co or Vetera All ns! Payments may be made at the Tax Collector’s Office at the Grant County Courthouse in Canyon City, or the payment may be mailed and postmarked no later than November 15th, 2018. Please remember that delinquent taxes accrue interest at the rate of 16% per year. If you have any questions, please call the tax office at 575-0107 or 575-0189. PO Box 185 Canyon City, OR 97820 87185 NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Gertrude L. Mc Rae Trust Fund scholarship applications are now available for 2018-2019. Applicants must be a Grant County high school graduate to qualify. Graduates of high schools in Morrow, Wasco and Wheeler counties may also be considered, if too few Grant County applications are received. Preference will be given to Grant County graduates who reside in Oregon and have already completed one or more years at an accredited college. To request an application form, please contact Grant County, 201 S. Humbolt Street, Suite 280, Canyon City, OR 97820 or call 541-575-0059. You may also request an application via email to wrightl@grantcounty-or.gov. Completed applications including all required documents must be received by Grant County on or before Friday, November 16, 2018. 86590
