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NEWS BlueMountainEagle.com Wednesday, April 24, 2019 A5 Check restrictions before burning debris Blue Mountain Eagle When planning landscaping proj- ects and hazardous fuel removal, consider chipping or recycling the material rather than burning. Many areas have free yard debris recycling events during the spring, which reduces the risk of escaped debris burns or re-ignition of burn piles, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry. Grant County has free yard debris disposal at local transfer stations. When burning yard debris, early spring is the perfect time to get these projects going, before vegeta- tion begins to dry out. Rob Pentzer, acting district forester for Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District, encourages land- owners who are planning to burn debris to “do it safely.” Before burning yard debris, check local smoke and burning restrictions through local fi re departments, Ore- gon Department of Forestry and any county restrictions. Also follow these tips to reduce the risk of an escaped debris burn: call the local burn line; check the weather forecast and avoid burning on windy days or when wind is in the forecast; clear the area around a burn pile to mineral soil before burning; keep burn piles small; have water and tools on site; never leave a burn pile unattended and revisit old burn piles regularly, as they can re-ignite — even several weeks later; fully extinguish the burn pile by drowning with water and stirring until the fi re is out; and burn only yard debris, never prohibited mate- rials such as tires, plastic, asbestos or oil. For more information, visit ODF- centraloregon.com. The Eagle/Angel Carpenter Grayback Forestry crews burned piles last week visible from Canyon City. COPS AND COURTS 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 Michael R. Womack, 28, Island City, pleaded guilty April 18 to driving under the infl uence of intoxicants com- mitted on July 2. He was sen- tenced to 60 days jail, 24 months supervised probation, 40 hours community service and a $1,755 fi ne. His driv- er’s license was suspended for three years. Counts of unlawful possession of meth- amphetamine, unlawful pos- session of a fi rearm and reck- lessly endangering another person were dismissed. Daniel J. Blood, 35, Baker City, pleaded guilty April 18 to driving under the infl uence of intoxicants committed on Jan. 15. He was sentenced to 48 hours jail, 24 months bench probation and a $1,355 fi ne. His driver’s license was suspended for a year. One count of driving with a sus- pended or revoked license was dismissed. Grant County Sheriff Prairie City, Nov. 25, fi ned $750, Jan. 27, fi ned $1,000, Feb. 24, fi ned $1,500; Tim- othy L. Keith, 35, Prairie City, Feb. 1, fi ned $1,000, March 1, fi ned $750; David J. Darling, 45, Canyon City, Feb. 23, fi ned $1,000, Feb. 23, fi ned $1,000. • Failure to obey traffi c control device: Thomas V. Busby, 47, Prairie City, Nov. 25, fi ned $500. • No operator’s license: Karina P. Robinson, 19, Canyon City, March 15, fi ned $500, March 17, fi ned $300, March 17, fi ned $500; James W. Moss, 40, Mt. Ver- non, Dec. 15, 2018, fi ned $265. • Exceed maximum weight limit: William L. Thompson, 56, North Pow- der, March 13, fi ned $300; Steven F. Patterson, 70, Prairie City, March 13, fi ned $1,584; Leslie Woodworth, 69, Prairie City, March 13, fi ned $300. Oregon State Police April 7: Investigated a single-vehicle noninjury crash on Highway 26 west of the Grant County line. The driver, Kai J. Horbrand, 45, Portland, was located in Dayville and cited for care- less driving and driving uninsured. April 7: Investigated a single-vehicle noninjury crash on Highway 395 near Meadowbrook Pass. The driver lost control in heavy rain, and the vehicle veered off the roadway into a ditch. April 9: Responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in high water on Highway 19 near Kimberly. The vehi- cle was found out of the water but abandoned. A tow truck removed it from the roadway. April 17: During a traf- fi c stop on McCallum Ave- nue in Prairie City, contact was made with a man who allegedly stole a Monitor oil stove. Thomas V. Busby, 47, Prairie City, was arrested and charged with fi rst-de- gree burglary, fi rst-de- gree theft and fi rst-degree trespassing. April 18: Following an investigation of a domes- tic violence incident, Joshua Haskins, 35, Prai- rie City, was arrested and charged with strangulation, fourth-degree assault, two charges of harassment and menacing. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 122 calls during the week of April 15-21, including: • John Day Police Department April 15: Responded to a hit and run report on West Main Street in John Day. April 15: Received a report of criminal mischief at the high school in John Day. April 15: Advised of criminal mischief on North Canyon Boulevard in John Day. April 17: Responded to Main Street in John Day for a noninjury crash. April 17: Dispatched to Hillcrest Road for an assault report. April 18: Received a report of a juvenile problem at the high school in John Day. April 19: Advised of a dispute on Northwest Bridge Street in John Day. April 19: Responded to a mobile home park on West Main Street in John Day for a report of telephonic harassment. April 21: Dispatched to South Canyon Boulevard in John Day for a report of juveniles riding a motor- bike in the street and mak- ing noise. • Oregon State Police April 18: Received a report of black calves on Highway 26 near Moon Creek. April 18:Advised of a vehicle vs. deer noninjury crash on Highway 26 at Hall Hill. • Grant County Sher- iff’s Offi ce April 15: Advised of a juvenile problem. April 15: Received a tres- passing report from the Fall Creek area. April 16: Advised of fraud in Prairie City. April 16: Received a restraining order violation report from Mt. Vernon. April 19: Search and res- cue personnel traveled to Mitchell to help with fl ood problems. April 20: Search and res- cue personnel responded to Mt. Vernon to help with fl ood problems. April 20: Search and res- cue personnel received a report of fl ooding in the South Fork Road area. April 20: Advised of tele- phonic harassment on South Humbolt Street in Canyon City. April 21: Advised of a burglary report on Highway 26 west of John Day. April 21: Received a tres- passing report from the Car- penter’s Pond area in John Day. • John Day ambulance April 15: Responded to Main Street in John Day. April 16: Dispatched to Indian Creek Road in John Day. April 16: Responded to East Main Street in John Day for a woman with diffi - culty breathing. April 17: Dispatched with Monument ambu- lance to Highway 402 for a 53-year-old woman with a broken ankle. April 17: Dispatched with Seneca ambulance to C Avenue in Seneca for an 87-year-old woman. April 17: Responded to Northwest Canton Street in John Day for a man who was unconscious. April 17: Paged for a woman who may have overdosed. April 17: Dispatched to East Main Street in John Day for a man with diffi - culty breathing. April 18: Responded to Northeast Elm Street in John Day for a 91-year-old man who fell. April 18: Transported a patient to the airport in John Day. April 19: Responded to Three Point Road in Canyon City. April 21: Dispatched to Highway 26 east of Dayville for a crash with injuries. April 21: Responded to a senior home in John Day for a 97-year-old woman. April 21: Received a 911 call from South Canyon Boulevard in John Day. • John Day fi re April 15: Dispatched to a report of smokes and fl ames in the Valley View Drive area of John Day. • Grant County dispatch April 17: Received an accidental 911 call from a passenger on a plane. • Canyon City public works April 20: Received a report of high water at the Nugget Street and Inland Street bridges. • Oregon Department of Transportation April 20: Advised of water running over Highway 395 near Miller Mountain. 116373 The Grant County Sher- iff’s Offi ce reported the fol- lowing for the week of April 17: Concealed handgun licenses: 10 Average inmates: 11 Bookings: 6 Releases: 5 Arrests: 0 Citations: 1 Fingerprints: 4 Civil papers: 11 Warrants processed: 3 Asst./welfare check: 0 Search and rescue: 0 April 16: Glen Vanbelle, 59, La Grande, was cited for failure to drive within the lane. Justice Court • Violation of basic rule: Rachel E. Schafer, 39, Port- land, March 26, 75/55 zone, fi ned $165; Todd J. Luther, 43, Roseburg, March 27, 78/55 zone, fi ned $200; James D. Free, 49, Baker City, March 28, 73/55 zone, fi ned $140; Deborah J. Mor- ris, 64, Mt. Vernon, April 3, 45/30 zone, fi ned $165; Kyle J. Craig, 18, Quincy, Mas- sachusetts, April 2, 73/55 zone, fi ned $140; James F. Mabe, 60, John Day, April 11, 71/55 zone; Elijah Alli- son, 44, Mt. Vernon, April 2, 43/30 zone, fi ned $140. • Exceeding speed limit: Larry D. Johnson, 62, John Day, March 25, 45/25 zone, fi ned $100; Robert L. Whee- lock, 69, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, March 22, 45/35 zone, fi ned $115; Wade D. Rynearson, 19, Union, March 26, 59/30 zone, fi ned $265; Todd M. Hueckman, 50, Hines, April 4, 77/65 zone, fi ned $265. • Driving uninsured: David J. Darling, 45, Prai- rie City, Feb. 23, fi ned $500; Jimm E. Roba, 45, John Day, Feb. 24, fi ned $300; Bobby L. Ruston, 41, John Day, Jan. 12, fi ned $300; Joshua W. Haskins, 35, Prai- rie City, Feb. 12, fi ned $300; Thomas V. Busby, 47, Prai- rie City, Nov. 25, fi ned $500, Jan. 27, fi ned $750, Feb. 24, fi ned $750; Timothy L. Keith, 35, Prairie City, Feb. 1, fi ned $500, March 1, fi ned $500; Karina P. Robin- son, 19, Canyon City, Feb. 7, fi ned $265, March 15, fi ned $500, March 17, fi ned $300, March 17, fi ned $500. • Driving while sus- pended: Joshua W. Haskins, 35, Prairie City, Feb. 12, fi ned $500; Bobby L. Rus- ton, 41, John Day, Jan. 12, fi ned $500; Jimm E. Roba, 44, John Day, Feb. 24, fi ned $500; Thomas V. Busby, 47, 137 E. Main Street, John Day 541-575-1637 GROW IN GRANT COUNTY 541-963-6577 541-573-6377 541-576-2160 Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm Mendy Sharpe FNP Apppointments available 112617 541-523-6377 The Grant County Economic Development Office provides business assistance to retain existing businesses, encourage entrepreneurship and attract new business so that Grant County has a strong economy, thriving communities, and broadly shared prosperity. Call us today. 541-575-1555. Grant County ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Allison Field | Director 530 E. Main Street, Suite 10 | John Day, OR 97845 Office: (541) 575-1555 info@GrantCountyOregon.net www.GrantCountyOregon.net
