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10 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 Local Poaching CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The offi cers contacted Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division, who joined the BCPD, offi cers Weaver and Wood, on site. The doe was injured too badly for veterinary inter- vention, and was eutha- nized, according to Chief Wyn Lohner. Both Baker City Police and OSP offi cers began searching for the reported blue van, eventually fi nd- Powder River Rural Fire Protection District awarded grant Northwest Farm Credit Services is proud to award the Powder River Rural Fire Protection District in Baker City, Oregon, a $3,000 Northwest FCS Rural Community Grant. “I would like to accept this award on behalf of the hard-working and dedicat- ed volunteers and patrons of the Sumpter Valley, Powder River Rural FPD, and the surrounding area,” said Wes Morgan, Chief. “We are all going to ben- efi t in so many ways from the improved equipment for our Rural Fire Depart- ment. The new Tactical Tender Project has been a long process and could not have been made possible if it were not for the gener- ous support of Northwest Farm Credit Services and others.” Northwest FCS is com- mitted to helping rural communities succeed. In ing it nearby. The two individuals in the van, Branden Baltzell and Holly Holler, were questioned, and offi cers found blood on Baltzell's hands. Offi cers also found a concealed weapon on Baltzell. Upon further investiga- tion it was discovered that Baltzell did not have a concealed weapons permit. Baltzell was charged with unlawful taking of game and carrying a concealed weapon without permit, and arrested. Holler was charged and released on site. Violin classes available Baker School Dis- trict in partnership with Crossroads is offering an introduction to Violin for students in kindergarten to fi fth grade. The program will include three groups outlined as K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. with 7 students per group. This Friday Acad- emy opportunity consists of multiple dates starting February 10, 17, March 3, 10, 17, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26. Visit bakerfridayacademy.com. Submitted Photo. Northwest FCS Relationship Manager Mark Coomer, Powder River RFPD Chief Wes Morgan. 2016, Northwest Farm Credit Services awarded more than $265,000 to 170 projects in rural communi- ties across Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The next rural grant deadline is Feb. 1, 2017. If you think your rural project may be eligible for a grant, visit north- westfcs.com/Stewardship/ Rural-Communities for more information and an application. Overnight Romance From $107 Lobster and More! February 14 Restaurant and Gift Shop Open daily from 7a Reservations please. 541.523.1889 | Open daily 7a-9p A Kindled Winter by Rachel L. Demeter Fate takes an unexpected turn when Jeseca is left stranded in the mountains’ vast, untamed wilderness in the arms of a mysterious stranger. Kindred Spirits: Th e Healers NEW! by Rory Church When a series of murders tainting the spirit of the tribal land throws Creek Nation healer Crystal Blackrock and Dr. Grant Sands together on a journey, they’re not only meant to solve the crime, but the mysteries of a love that seems predestined. Books make great gifts! Go to Amazon.com or your local bookstore
