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Juvenile Department
Director:
Debra Patterson
Phone:
541-447-5161, emergency after-hours: 541-447-4168
Address:
305 N.E. Third St.
The juvenile department receives referrals from law enforce-
ment, schools, parents, and the juveniles themselves. It works
with families and youths on a scheduled or “walk-in basis.”
Information and assistance is given in regard to alcohol and drug
issues, which can include education in the signs and effects of
substance abuse; a urinalysis to detect use and a referral to treat-
ment providers; emancipation information; fam-
ily mediation; and services to reduce truancy.
Staff members also participate in classroom
discussions at the high school about the juve-
nile justice system, as well as community
events and organizations to provide information
on juvenile justice. They supervise all youth who
are on court-ordered probation, as well as those
not formally involved with the court, but who
have been referred for criminal activity. Other
services include: counseling and 24-hour crisis
intervention, formal accountability agreements,
assistance in child abuse investigations, court
preparation and presentation, drug and alcohol
educational class and assessment, community
service supervision, co-case management with
Oregon Youth Authority, youth investment services, and facilitation
and coordination of the Community Resource Team and the Youth
Services Team in cooperation with other social service agencies to
develop case plans for youth.
The juvenile department also offers a parenting class using a
best practice evidence curriculum called “Staying Connected To
Your Teens.” This class is offered at no cost to the parents and is
conducted in both group and individual settings.
Counselors in the department also provide fifth through 12th
grade youth with a program called “Girls’ and Boys’ Council.” This
program, built on a research-based model, is proven to increase
girls’ self-efficacy, body image, and social support. Ongoing ses-
sions are offered in the schools and girls are referred through
school staff or the youth’s parents.
Road Department
Road master/department director:
Penny Keller
Phone:
541-447-4644
Address:
1306 N. Main St.
Full-time employees:
18
Miles of county maintained road:
473
The road department maintains the county’s
road system, including road repair and improve-
ment, and road and traffic control signs.
The largest percentage of dollars that the
road department receives comes from forest
fee receipts, and the balance is a percentage of
motor vehicle licenses. Services cover a broad
range of construction and maintenance opera-
tions, plus road sanding and snow plowing dur-
ing the winter months.
Surveyor
Surveyor:
David Armstrong with Armstrong
Surveying and Engineering Inc.
Phone:
541-447-7791
Address:
267 N.E. Second St., Suite 100
The county surveyor’s office maintains coun-
ty records, and advises and assists other
departments in survey-related matters. The
office also reviews documents for acceptance
into county records. The county surveyor must hold a Registered
Land Surveyor’s License in the State of Oregon.
Treasurer-Tax Collector
Treasurer:
Kathy Gray
Phone:
541-447-6554
Address:
200 N.E. Second St., Suite 100
The banker for the county, the treasurer is
responsible for investing county funds not
immediately needed, payroll, and paying bills
for the county. The treasurer also plays a promi-
nent role in developing the Crook County budg-
et each year. As tax collector, Gray oversees
foreclosure proceedings, disperses tax monies
to various districts, and oversees the enforce-
ment of tax collections. Residents can now pay
property taxes by credit card.
Veterans Services
Veteran services officer:
Angie Gilley
Phone:
541-447-5304
Address:
203 N.E. Court St.
The Veterans Services organization works
with veterans to secure benefits, pensions,
compensation, life insurance, health care bene-
fits, property taxes, hunting and fishing licens-
es, state and federal loans, and education and
death benefits.
Office hours are Monday and Friday, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., and they are closed from noon to 1
p.m. Walk-in hours take place on Tuesday, from
9 a.m. to noon, and Thursday, from 1 to 4 p.m.
DEBRA
PATTERSON
State Government
GOVERNOR
John Kitzhaber
254 State St.
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:
503-378-3111
Fax:
503-378-6827
Web site:
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Term expires:
December 2014
SENATOR
Doug Whitsett
(R - Dist. 28)
900 Court St. N.E., Suite 302
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:
503-986-1728
Fax:
503-986-1971
E-mail:
Term expires:
December 2016
REPRESENTATIVE
Mike McLane
(D - Dist. 55)
900 Court St. N.E., Suite H-385
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:
503-986-1455
Fax:
503-986-1997
E-mail:
Term expires:
December 2014
PENNY
KELLER
DAVE
ARMSTRONG
KATHY
GRAY
ANGIE
GILLEY
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