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NEWS MyEagleNews.com 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 Circuit Court A charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants against Pamela S. Williams, 58, of Seneca committed July 19, 2018, was dismissed Dec. 2 following the completion of a diversion agreement. Grant County Sher- iffThe Grant County Sher- iff’s Office reported the fol- lowing for the week of Nov. 27: Concealed handgun licenses: 7 Average inmates: 17 Bookings: 7 Releases: 8 Arrests: 1 Citations: 1 Fingerprints: 0 Civil papers: 16 Warrants processed: 1 Assistance/Welfare check: 0 Search and Rescue: 0 Nov. 25: Ray Kristin, 38, of Prairie City was cited for refusing to taking a breath test. ODOT removed the truck, and no damage was done to it. Nov. 28: Responded to a vehicle stuck in the snow on the side of the road on County Road 63 near milepost 38. Upon arrival, a 39-year-old male driver was sleeping in the driver’s seat. The man consented to field sobriety tests. He was transported to the Grant County Jail where he was booked and released. Nov. 29: Responded to a report of an intoxicated person last seen leaving West Main Street. Located and stopped the suspect, a 47-year-old man, on Highway 26 after he drove through the center line. On contact, there was a moderate to strong odor of an alcoholic bever- age coming from the vehicle. The driver’s eyes were glassy and bloodshot. There was an open bottle of whiskey on the passenger seat. The driver admitted to drinking “two sips” of whiskey. The driver consented to field sobriety tests and showed indications of impairment. Sammy J. Baughman of John Day was arrested and transported to the Grant County Jail where he provided a BAC of .16%. Dispatch Justice Court Violation of the basic rule: Maria K. Jackson, 27, Minot, North Dakota, Nov. 2, 75/55 zone, fined $165; James A. Sawtelle, 51, Stone Moun- tain, Georgia, Nov. 3, 75/55 zone, fined $165; Charles L. Rauscher, 71, Redmond, Nov. 17, 78/55 zone, fined $265; Brandon G. Hawes, 23, Madras, Oct. 23, 73/55 zone, fined $165; Kellen J. Morgan, 32, Eugene, Oct. 23, 75/55 zone, fined $165. Violation of speed limit: Patrick E. Conrad, 32, Pend- leton, Oct. 22, 79/65 zone, fined $265; Greggory D. Whiteaker, 40, Boring, Aug. 4, 40/25 zone, fined $165; William L. Gaede, 54, Ceres, California, Nov. 15, 75/65 zone, fined $165. Driving uninsured: Pat- rick E. Conrad, 32, Pendle- ton, Oct. 22, fined $265. Failure to renew registra- tion: Melvin J. Saunders, 76, Prairie City, Nov. 6, fined $115. Livestock regulation: Kristina R. Perry, 34, Mt. Vernon, Sept. 21, fined $115. John Day dispatch worked 131 calls during the week of Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, including: • John Day Police Department Nov. 25: Found a woman’s driver’s license from Tilla- mook and helped return it. Nov. 26: Responded to a hit and run near a business on East Main Street. Nov. 26: Responded to a report of criminal mischief on West Main Street. Nov. 26: Took a report of a possible burglary on South- east Dayton Street. Nov. 26: Conducted a traf- fic stop and warned the driver on Highway 26. Nov. 26: Conducted a traf- fic stop in John Day and cited Jessica Williams, 32, of Prai- rie City for cellphone use while driving on Highway 26. Nov. 29: Responded to reports of a drunk driver on Hillcrest Drive. OSP assisted and conducted a stop of the vehicle. Nov. 30: Responded to a dispute at a trailer park. OSP assisted with the call. Dec. 1: Conducted a traffic stop on Screech Alley. Devon Page, 19, of Seneca was cited for driving while suspended and driving uninsured. Dec. 1: Cited Jeffrey C. Cook, 23, of John Day for driving uninsured. • Oregon State Police Nov. 27: Along with JDPD, investigated a driving complaint on Highway 26. Nov. 27: Advised of an 18-wheeler stuck on High- way 26. Nov. 27: Advised of cattle on Highway 26. Dec. 1: Advised of a non- injury crash on Highway 26. Dec. 1: Along with JDPD, responded to a fight in prog- ress at an apartment complex near East Main Street. • Grant County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 25: Received a report of a non-injury crash. Nov. 25: Received a report of theft in Prairie City. Nov. 25: Received a report of a noninjury crash near Starr Ridge. Nov. 27: Advised of pigs on Highway 26. Nov. 27: Received a report of a stalking order violation in Canyon City. Nov. 27: Along with John Day ambulance and Dayville fire, responded to a report of a vehicle submerged in the river in Picture Gorge. • John Day ambulance Nov. 26: Responded to a 71-year-old woman at Valley View Assisted Living. Nov. 28: Called for a 75-year-old man with rib pain on Aslin Avenue. Nov. 28: Paged for a woman possibly having meth- amphetamine withdrawals. Nov. 29: Responded to an 87-year-old man who had fallen near Valley View Drive. Dec. 1: Responded to an 86-year-old man who had fallen on Seventh Avenue. • John Day fire Nov. 28: Received a report of a fully engulfed camp trailer on Marysville Lane. • Seneca fire Nov. 30: Responded to a house fire on Barnes Avenue. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 AOC conference brings ideas for Grant County Prescription drug program could save residents 15-75% By Rudy Diaz Blue Mountain Eagle The Grant County Court attended the Association of Oregon Counties annual conference in Eugene and came back with ideas. The conference Nov. 19-21 had breakout ses- sions on topics such as employee compensation, forest issues, law enforce- ment and health programs. “It was interesting to know that there are people that we can hire from other counties to come over to train,” said Grant County Judge Scott Myers. “It’s cheaper to bring them over, instead of sending peo- ple to Salem to receive the same training.” The conference gave Oregon county leaders an opportunity to talk with each other about their coun- ties, the different issues they are facing and how to deal with certain issues. In between each session, attendees had the opportu- nity to speak with repre- sentatives from most of the state agencies. Commissioner Jim Hamsher spoke with a representative from the National Association of Counties and learned about a program they provide that can help people in the county receive a discount on prescribed drugs. “I talked to NACo while I was at the conference, and they offer a prescription drug plan that’s not only free for county employees but for all the residents in Grant County,” Hamsher said. “What they do is offer about an average of a 32% The Eagle/Rudy Diaz From left, Grant County Commissioner Sam Palmer, Coun- ty Judge Scott Myers, Commissioner Jim Hamsher and Ad- ministrative Assistant Kim Puckett at the Nov. 27 county court meeting. reduction on prescriptions, and this is to help people that are uninsured or are under-insured.” It will cost no money for the county to join the pro- gram because the county is a member of the organiza- tion. The discount varies depending on the type of medicine prescribed, but it ranges from 15-75% off. Not all pharmacies par- ticipate in the program, but Hamsher verified that Len’s Drugs does accept the discounts. The Grant County Court voted to join the program, and once it begins, addi- tional information will be given on how locals can get a discount card from NACo. While the county approved the program, the cards and discounts will be distributed by NACo. “People who partici- pate in the program can get significant savings on lab tests, diabetic sup- plies and all kind of differ- ent things,” Hamsher said. “There are also plans for dental and vision for peo- ple to enroll in, but it’s not an insurance plan, it’s a discount program.” In other county court news: • The court approved the purchase of a Mac Tool Scanner for $10,759 and a front end dozer for a John Deere Motor Grader for $21,718. The money is coming out of the shop and equipment funds. • The court approved changes to the Asses- sor’s Office hours to be from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thurs- days and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays. • With Secure Rural Schools funding available to share, school funds will receive $407,189 and $468,764 will go to the city streets and bridges fund in the road department. • Plans and resolutions for the Community Devel- opment Block Grant for the domestic violence shelter were approved by the court. • The county approved extending the con- tract with Jerome Nat- ural Resources consul- tant Irene Jerome for two years. Jerome is in charge of Firewise and commu- nity wildfire planning, where she teaches local residents how to make their properties more fire resistant. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE NEWS APP TODAY! Oregon State Police Our new app offers access to the latest news as it happens with customizable features for mobile and tablet devices: 825 SOUTH CANYON BLVD. 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Frontier Towing responded and removed the vehicle from the scene. The driver refused medical treat- ment and was later issued a citation for careless driving — accident involved. Nov. 24: Stopped a vehicle near milepost 163 on High- way 26 for failure to drive in lane and speeding. The driver, Delayne K. Dice, 46, had glassy eyes, an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her breath and admit- ted to drinking one beer. Dice consented to field sobriety tests and exhibited indica- tors of impairment. Dice was arrested and transported to the Grant County Jail where she provided a breath sample of 0.13% BAC. Nov. 27: Responded to a noninjury crash, which par- tially blocked the northbound lane, with a log truck with a trailer that slid off the road- way on State Route 7 caused by snow and ice on the road. Upon arrival, Oregon Depart- ment of Transportation was on the scene sanding the area. A5
