The Baker County press. (Baker City, Ore.) 2014-current, August 18, 2017, Page 10, Image 10

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    10 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017
Local
Powder River Sportsmens’
Club announces events
The Powder River
Sportsmen’s Club has an-
nounced its upcoming list
of events.
Information and match
directors’ names and phone
numbers are available
on the club website and
newsletter.
August:
18th &19th Hunter Edu-
cation (Reserved)
24th BCSD 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(Reserved)
26th 1,000 Yard Open
Rifl e Match 9 a.m.
27th USPSA 8 a.m. - 1
p.m., Annual BBQ 1 p.m.*,
1911 Calvary Match 1:30
p.m.
A local Boy Scout troop
will provide barbecue as a
fund raiser for their troop.
September:
1st & 3rd BCSD 8 a.m.-5
p.m. (Reserved)
5th Club Meeting 7 p.m.
9th Cowboy Action Match
10 p.m.
17th Steel Varmint Match
10 p.m.
24th USPSA 8 a.m.-1
p.m.
If you have any question
feel free to email sgtrvb@
yahoo.com or visit the
website for more informa-
tion on The Powder River
Sportsmen’s Club at http://
www.prsportsmen.com.
A friendly eclipse reminder ...
The time the eclipse will last through totality =
2 minutes, 40 seconds
The time it takes to total your car and totally change
the lives of your family, friends, and innocent
strangers from distracted driving =
5 seconds
490 Campbell Street | 541.523.5855
Don't text and drive during this eclipse event
or ever—it is totally not worth it!
P.O. Box 543 | Halfway, OR 97834 | 541-742-6435
www.VisitBaker.com
ECLIPSE AND VISITOR INFO HERE!
Baker County Emergency Management
and the
Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce
3410 K Street , Baker City OR 97814 • 541.523.9669
During the Eclipse: Be ready. Be patient. Be safe. Enjoy!
• Don’t trespass! Know where you’re going. •
Code red and new Alert Sense
mass notifi cation systems
Visit http://public.alertsense.com/
signup/?regionid=1357 to sign up.
Or use the AlertSense app. Receive
information on boil alerts, area
evacuations and more.
Emer gency? Dial 911.
The Baker
City Police
Depar tment
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View
New interactive County map
Essential safety reminders:
http://tinyurl.com/bakereclipsemap
Updated regularly. Just download
the Avenza Maps app for Apple or
Droid. Information on roads, gas
stations, grocery stores, restrooms,
dump locations, etc.
• Fire danger is extreme. Stay on
the roads as dry grass can easily
ignite. Follow fi re bans.
• Viewing the eclipse with the
naked eye can cause permanent eye
damage. Use eclipse glasses.
No Emer gency? 541.523.6514
Ecl i pse Info 541.523.0014
USE COMMON SENSE IN RURAL AREAS
WHEN UTILIZING YOUR GPS!
don’t let seeking the path of totality
take you down the totally wrong path.
From Chief Wyn Lohner, the law enforcement offi cers, and staff at the BCPD.