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NEWS MyEagleNews.com Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Court approves rate increase at transfer station By Richard Hanners Blue Mountain Eagle The Grant County Court approved a request from Clark’s Disposal to increase the current rate at the transfer station from 4 cents per pound to 5 cents. That amounts to $100 per ton. The $10 minimum charge will remain the same. Judge Scott Myers was absent from the July 10 meeting. “This change will accom- modate the rising cost in oper- ations and unlucrative recy- cling program,” Nancy Moffit, the business’s owner, said in a letter to the court. “The last rate change was in 2008.” Moffit noted that every city in Eastern Oregon has a land- fill, not a transfer station. Solid waste is hauled from John Day to Baker City, which is 80 miles away. Fuel prices have increased from $2.89 in 2009 to $3.35 today, and minimum wage has increased from $7.95 in 2009 to $11 today, she told the court. “We do not charge for recy- cling metal, batteries, oil, card- board and newspaper,” Moffit said. “We do not accept glass, tires or plastic.” In other court news: • Airport Manager Haley Walker and Didgette McCracken, the OSU Exten- sion open campus coordina- A5 Lightning causes multiple small fires over weekend Blue Mountain Eagle Didgette McCracken, left, the open campus coordinator for the OSU Extension office, and airport manager Haley Walker described the Aviation Day event at Grant County Regional Airport for the county court on July 10. tor, described this year’s Avia- tion Day event at Grant County Regional Airport. This is the second year for the event, which brought 63 sixth-grade students from Humbolt, Prairie City and Day- ville. More than 20 volunteers and 12 partners presented five hours of aviation exposure at 10 stations set up in hangars because of rain for the second time. The program presents a wide range of aviation career oppor- tunities. Presenters this year included Grant County Search and Rescue, T.O. Engineers, Southwest Airlines, a teacher Eagle photos/Richard Hanners Kelly Barber, left, will be leaving her job as Grant County Justice Court clerk on July 25. Trista Collins, right, currently the Justice Court assistant clerk, will become the new court clerk. with drones from Central Ore- gon Community College and Kathy Stinnett, a local pilot. The students were rotated through the hangars and com- peted in a paper airplane con- test. Cash Madden’s winning plane flew across a hangar car- rying more than 40 pennies. • The court approved a request from Justice of the Peace Kathy Stinnett for addi- tional training hours needed for staff changes that will take place at Justice Court this month. Clerk Kelly Barber’s last day will be July 25, and assis- tant clerk Trista Collins will take her place. County court administrative assistant Kim Puckett will take over as assis- tant clerk, with both her posi- tions at half time. • The following commit- tee volunteers were appointed: Doug Cox and Deena Thomas, Extension and 4-H Service Dis- trict Advisory Council; Glenda Teague and David Driscoll, Library Advisory Board; Mitch Mund, Road Advisory Board; Frances Preston, Senior Citi- zens Advisory Council; Court- ney Montague, Fair Board. A vacancy still exists on the Wolf Depredation Advisory Committee. Weekend lightning caused 14 fires on the Malheur National Forest. Four fires, the largest of which was 0.6 acres, were reported on the northern zone. Ten fires were reported on the southern zone, the largest at 6.5 acres. All the fires have resources assigned. As the week progresses and temperatures increase, holdover fires will be expected, and existing incidents may produce additional smoke. To report wildfires, call 911 or John Day Interagency Dispatch at 541-575-1321 or Burns Interagency Communications Center at 541-573-1000. Federal lands within the Burns Interagency Fire Zone on the southern half of the Malheur National Forest moved to a high fire-danger rat- ing July 10. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level is still at 1, according to a press release. Campfires are allowed only in fire pits sur- rounded by dirt, rock or commercial rings and in areas not conducive to rapid fire spread, at a minimum clear of all flammable material within a radius of 3 feet from the edge of the pit and free of overhanging material. Use existing pits wherever possible. Campfires must be attended at all times and completely extinguished prior to leaving. Persons with campfires are required to have a tool that can serve as a shovel and 1 gallon of water in their possession, except in specially designated developed recreation sites where a campground host is present. Wood cutting is still permitted all day with a one-hour fire watch after. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/mal- heur or call 541-575-3000. COPS AND COURTS 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 Sheriff The Grant County Sher- iff’s Office reported the fol- lowing for the week of July 10: Concealed handgun licenses: 12 Average inmates: 18 Bookings: 8 Releases: 6 Arrests: 0 Citations: 1 Fingerprints: 7 Civil papers: 6 Warrants processed: 0 Asst./welfare check: 1 Search and rescue: 1 July 8: Joshua Haskins, 35, Prairie City, was cited for driving with a suspended license and failure to display license plates. Justice Court • Violation of basic rule: Stacy J. Leonard, 34, Wood- land Hills, California, May 13, 73/55 zone, fined $165; Emmanuel H. Vargas, 20, John Day, May 21, 78/55 zone, fined $265; Michael M. Ray, 37, Pendleton, May 23, 102/55 zone, fined $1,150. • Exceeding speed limit: Courtney Mackenzie, 48, Bremerton, Washington, May 20, 40/25 zone, fined $165; Marie Shaffer-Cole, 65, Amherst, Ohio, July 7, 51/35 zone, fined $165; Trace A. Wood, 38, Madras, June 15, 90/65 zone, fined $440; Carolyn B. Martin, 20, Ontario, June 19, 75/55 zone, fined $165. • Violation speed limit: Roberta S. Veltman, 40, Port- land, May 18, 52/30 zone, fined $265; Virginia E. Con- tento, 57, Bend, June 23, 44/25 zone, fined $160; Hope M. Kimball, 50, John Day, June 13, 30/20 zone, fined $115; David Bohnert, 51, Burns, June 23, 88/65 zone, fined $440; Jesse Sare- nana, 61, Eugene, June 26, 40/25 zone, fined $165. • Driving uninsured: Stacy J. Leonard, 34, Woodland Oregon State Police July 1: Received a report about a Dodge pickup at Highways 26 and 395 in Mt. Vernon with a passenger window shattered. July 7: After stopping a pickup operated by a known suspended driver, the driver showed signs of impairment. Thomas E. Pfeifer, 50, Prairie City, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxi- cants — drugs and lodged in the Grant County Jail. Dispatch John Day dispatch worked 151 calls during the week of July 8, including: July 10: Hope 4 Paws picked up a lost dog on Pine Creek Road. July 12: A lost parrot was reported in Long Creek. • John Day Police Department July 8: Responded to a theft report at a business in John Day. July 8: Arrested Spen- cer Leifheit III, 42, Arizona, in Mt. Vernon on a Grant County warrant. July 8: Received a report of a bicyclist with no lighting on Luce Creek Road in John Day. July 9: Received a report of domestic violence on West Main Street in John Day. July 10: Cited Lyle H. Chesley of Homer, Alaska, and John Day for driving uninsured, driving without a license and expired plates. July 10: Responded with OSP to a report of illegal fire- works on West Main Street in John Day. July 11: Responded with John Day ambulance and Community Counseling Solutions for a suicidal per- son in John Day. Thank you to all who helped make our June 21 & 22 yard sale a success. We appreciate everyone who donated, purchased, helped set-up, helped cleanup, priced items and staffed the sale. The funds raised help keep the Grant County Genealogical Society Library and Research Center open for those who enjoy researching their ancestral heritage . Grant County Genealogical Society VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 1809 First Street • Baker City • (541)523-5439 BARGAIN MATINEE IN ( ) Adults $7 ALL FILMS $6 ON TIGHTWAD TUESDAY MOVIE SCHEDULE JULY 19-25 THE LION KING (PG) After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. FRI- THURS (4:00) 7:00 9:40 YESTERDAY (PG-13) A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles. FRI- THURS (4:10) 7:10 9:45 SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME (PG-13) Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. FRI-THURS (3:50) 6:50 9:35 The American Legion Auxiliary Hamburger Stand needs help at the Grant County Fair! August 14, 15, 16 & 17 Hours 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. 3 1/2 - 4 hour shifts If you can help, call Bert Kruse at 541-575-1777 130588 $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth Hills, California, May 13, fined $265; Talia M Maloy, 42, Prairie City, March 25, fined $265; Tanner J. Prock, 22, Prairie City, May 16, fined $265. • Driving while sus- pended: Talia C. Maloy, 42, Prairie City, March 25, fined $440; Tanner J. Prock, 22, Prairie City, May 16, fined $440. • Failure to transfer title: Talia C. Maloy, 42, Prairie City, March 25, fined $115. • Registration sticker expired: Tanner J. Prock, 22, Prairie City, May 16, fined $115. • Failure to use lift axle: Leslie L. Woodworth, 70, Prairie City, June 6, fined $115. • Passing in a no-pass- ing zone: Ty C. Dolan, 33, Meridian, Idaho, April 19, fined $225. • Exceeding maximum weight limit: Dustin Oates, 30, John Day, June 4, fined $100; Jason M. Dorsey, 28, Tillamook, June 4, fined $75. • No or invalid ODOT weight receipt: Eldin Tricic, 40, Illinois, May 20, fined $440. • No or invalid ODOT pass: Rodney Lewis, 54, St. Louis, Missouri, June 5, fined $440. July 11: Cited Roy B. Delacruz, 46, of Twin Falls for speeding, 48/35 zone. July 12: Responded for an injured deer at an apartment in John Day. July 12: Arrested Saman- tha Jones, 32, on a warrant. July 14: Arrested Philo- mena Dutcher on a warrant. • Oregon State Police July 8: Received a report of cows on Highway 26. July 9: Received a report of a bull on the highway near Mt. Vernon. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office July 8: Received a theft report on Schoolhouse Lane in the Ritter area. July 12: Received a theft report on East Fifth Street in Prairie City. July 13: Responded to a theft report on County Road 52. July 13: A missing per- son was reported at Dixie Campground. July 14: A burglary was reported on Clarks Creek Road. • John Day ambulance July 8: Responded to an apartment complex on West Main Street in John Day. July 8: Transported a patient to the airport. July 9: Responded to an apartment complex in John Day for a woman. July 9: Transported a patient to the airport. July 10: Responded for a 60-year-old woman with leg swelling on North Johnson Avenue in Prairie City. July 11: Responded to a business in John Day for an elderly man who fell. July 11: Responded to Screech Alley Loop for an elderly man not feeling well. July 11: Responded for a 29-year-old woman with anemia and fainting on High- way 26. July 12: Responded for an 83-year-old woman on Screech Alley Loop. July 12: Responded for a 77-year-old man on Jenkins Road. July 12: Responded to Valley View Drive for a man with shoulder pain. July 13: Responded for a 63-year-old female. • Canyon City Public Works July 8: Received a report of people driving past the roadblock on the Inland Street bridge. • John Day Fire Department July 8: Responded to a burning hazard on La Costa Avenue in John Day. • Forest Service July 9: Suspicious cir- cumstances were reported at High Lake. July 14: Advised of smoke. • Grant County Parole and Probation July 11: Arrested John Lafranchise on valid war- rants from Wheeler, Jef- ferson and Clackamas counties. NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL PROGRAM CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN Grant Soil and Water Conservation (District) has a job opening for the full time position of Noxious Weed Control Program Conservation Technician. Minimum qualifi cations: must be 18 years of age; possess or obtain within 45 days of hire an Oregon Public Pesticide Applicators License; possess a valid driver’s license; and be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and performing backpack herbicide applications with 3 gallon sprayer. Position primarily performs tasks associated with coordinating and conducting fi eld herbicide applications using ATV’s and other spray equipment to control noxious weed populations, along with other related natural resource conservation technical and offi ce work. Salary range $2,666.67 - $3,500.00 per month DOE, plus benefi ts. Application Deadline: 3:00 pm, July 18, 2019 for initial review and position will remain open until fi lled. Application and full job description are available from the District at 721 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR. For more information contact Matt Wenick at 541-575-0135 ext. 112. The Grant Soil and Water Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer. THANK YOU The City of Dayville thanks all those who assisted in our successful and fun-filled 4th of July Celebration! We are so thankful to the Dayville Fire Department, the Dayville Events Committee, the Community Church, the Dayville Community Hall Renovation Committee, Cindy Streeter and family, Fish House Inn, Emma Winkelman, Ilah Bennett, Tiffnie Schmadeka and Jeff Larson, as well as their many helpers for making sure the events of our Celebration happened! Also, thank you to Julie Carr for emceeing our parade, Sydney Thompson for singing our national anthem, Cal and Dana Brooks for ‘coming home’ to be our grand marshals, True Value for providing us with a new net for our duck race and a special thank you to all of our duck catchers. We also thank the following businesses for their support; your generosity is very much appreciated! Rustic Roots Boutique Timber’s Bistro Blue Mountain Eagle Backwoods Soap Company Fish House Inn Twisted Treasures & Gnarly Goods Len’s Drug Kori Martin Nail Technician John Day True Value John Day Video Scentsy by Heather Jeff Larson Horseshoeing Grant County Fairgrounds Oregon Telephone Corporation Mill’s Building Supply Les Schwab Tire Center Dayville Mercantile John Day Golf Club Tanni Wenger Photography Dayville Café Nydam’s Ace Hardware Shoppe Java Jungle Duke Warner Realty We are so appreciative to the Grant County Chamber of Commence for sponsoring our Celebration — your assistance is greatly appreciated. Last, but certainly not least, we thank all those who attended our Celebration; we hope you had a great time! The Dayville City Council
