10 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018
Local
BHS art shown at Crossroads Arrests made
for DUII, MIP
BY SAMANTHA
O’CONNER
Samantha@TheBakerCountyPress.com
Last week, Crossroads
Carnegie Art Center held
their First Friday of Janu-
ary.
For the event, they
featured artworks from
students of Baker County
High School and students
of Crossroads art classes.
A handout given at the
event explained, “This
exhibition showcases the
talent of local students and
illustrates the many ways
students can interpret an
assignment through their
artwork, expressing their
individual creativity.”
According to Commu-
nity Art Director Kristin
Hauter, 84 pieces of
artwork were displayed
and 51 students had their
artwork involved. Hauter
runs the gallery, sets the
sales gallery, and the fea-
tured gallery.
Among the student’s
whose artworks were
displayed were Kailyn
McQuisten’s “Gamer”
in mixed media, Luke
Barnes’ “MM” in clay,
Myrah Lemmon’s “Rascal”
in Clay, and Emily Carter’s
“Life” in watercolor.
Adults were also able to
showcase their artworks.
Amy VanGaasbeck’s
“Princess Leia in Cloud
City” in oil and Becky
Litke’s “Snowy Owl” in
framed print were among
them.
On January 2, 2018, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Baker
County Dispatch received a complaint of a bonfire and
loud music located on private property in the area of Pine
Creek Road and Spring Creek Loop. Deputy Spencer
responded and advised the individuals to lower the noise
level.
At approximately 10:38 p.m., an individual called Baker
County Dispatch and notified them that vehicles were
speeding up and down the road in that area. Deputies
responded and conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Chevro-
let pickup. The driver of the pickup was identified as Kyle
Cindell (DOB 2/8/99). The two passengers were identi-
fied as Daniel James Shorts (DOB 8/8/97) and Chey Anne
Watkins (DOB 10/28/99). Deputies conducted standard-
ized field sobriety tests on Cindell, and determined that he
had been driving under the influence of alcohol. Cindell
was transported to the Baker County Jail and charged
with DUII, Reckless Driving, and Minor in Possession.
Both passengers were charged with Minor in Possession.
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High School Freshman Cassie Pettit showing her piece “Vielle Fleur.”
“Since they have
expanded the art program
at Baker High School, we
squeeze everything in,
which is awesome,” said
Executive Director Ginger
Savage. “The nice thing
about this show is a lot of
these pieces will be able
to move on to the Eastern
Oregon University High
School Regional Show.
Every school in all of re-
ally rural Eastern Oregon
participate in that one and
Baker High School stu-
dents have done extremely
well in that show in the
past. Crossroads is really
proud. We bring in our
own judge after the judges
have judged the show, we
invite our own judge and
they pick an Outstand-
ing Baker High School
artist and an Outstanding
Baker County Artist, so we
define that as Pine Eagle,
Huntington, Burnt River,
and we include North
Powder. So, and in Harvest
Christian and any Home
Schooled kids that want to
participate in that.”
Among the adults who
showed their art was Forest
Dawn Hynek, who has
painted for about 35 years.
She has done oil paint-
ing and, for the last four
years, been working with
watercolors.
Cassie Pettit, a fresh-
man at Baker High School,
displayed a clay tile with a
floral design titled “Vielle
Fleur.” For the process,
she carved the petals and
dipped the tile into differ-
ent glazes, taking three
days to finish glazing it.
Two Baker City student nominated
to U.S. service academies
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden
(R-Hood River) announced
that he has nominated
sixteen Oregon students
for acceptance to one of
the prestigious United
States service academies.
Walden’s Service Acad-
emy Nomination Board
—retired military officers
who interview potential
candidates for the service
academies—recommended
each student based on their
academic performance, ex-
tracurricular involvement,
and character.
“It is an honor and
privilege to nominate these
remarkable young Orego-
nians to our nation’s ser-
vice academies,” Walden
said. “They have earned
these much-deserved
nominations through years
of hard work, dedica-
tion, and commitment to
character. These students
have shown a desire to
grow intellectually, lead
by example, and serve
their country by pursuing a
higher education at one of
our country’s select service
academies. I am confident
that each will be successful
in this admirable endeavor,
and that America’s future
is in good hands.
“I’d like to thank my
Service Academy Nomi-
nation Board for recom-
mending these future
leaders. Their service to
our country and experi-
ence wearing our nation’s
uniform speaks to the
unique qualities of the stu-
dents they interviewed and
referred for nomination.
These nominations would
not be possible without
their guidance and under-
standing of what it takes
to excel and succeed at the
U.S. service academies,”
said Walden. Serving on
Walden’s Service Academy
Nomination Board are:
retired U.S. Army Brig.
Gen. Frank Toney, retired
U.S. Navy Capt. Harriet
Harris, retired U.S. Navy
Capt. Bud Hart, retired
U.S. Marine Corps. Lt.
Col. Richard Halsted,
and retired U.S. Marine
Corps. Col. Dave Dotterer.
Retired U.S. Navy Com.
John Howard served as the
Recorder for the Service
Academy Nomination
Board.
The service academies
include the Air Force
Academy in Colorado
Springs, Colorado; the
Military Academy at West
Point, New York; the Na-
val Academy in Annapolis,
Maryland; and the Mer-
chant Marine Academy at
Kings Point, New York.
Final selection for admis-
sion to the service acade-
mies will be determined by
officials at each respective
academy this spring.
Students who are in-
terested in learning more
about service academy
nominations can visit
Walden’s website at https://
walden.house.gov/acad-
emynominations.
The nominees from
Baker County are:
Clay Keller, son of
Douglas and Theresa
Keller of Baker City,
attending Baker High
School—nominated to
the United States Naval
Academy.
Austin Rasmussen,
son of Julie Rasmussen
of Baker City, attending
Baker High school—nomi-
nated to the United States
Military Academy.
YMCA announces expansion
The Baker County
YMCA Board of Direc-
tors and staff are excited
to announce the expansion
of the Fitness and Youth
Development Center
on Pocahontas Road to
include a new gymnasium
and wellness center.
The addition will double
the size of the existing fa-
cility to over 48,000 square
feet and will include a
full basketball/volleyball
court, half court, expanded
walking/running track,
gymnastics and group
fitness studio, and outdoor
pickleball courts. In ad-
dition, the Y will expand
their partnership with In-
tegrative Physical Therapy
to create a wellness center,
offering a full range of
physical therapy and health
services that complement
Y programs.
David Coughlin, the
Y’s Board President, re-
flected, “We have come
a long way in the 45 years
since the initial YMCA
vision became a reality
for our community. Our
Y currently serves over
5,000 community members
each year. The demand for
our programs has grown
tremendously and the
need for the gymnasium is
greater than ever before.”
In 2012, the Baker
County YMCA Board of
Directors set a goal to pur-
chase fitness and gymna-
sium facilities in a phased,
sustainable approach.
The renovation of the
Wilson Market building
into a state-of-the-art Fit-
ness and Youth Develop-
ment Center marked the
completion of the first
phase. At that time, the
Haynes family donated a
half acre of land behind the
facility for future expan-
sion.
Now, the Y is entering
phase two. The construc-
tion of a gymnasium and
wellness center behind the
existing Fitness Center is
expected to be completed
in 2019.
The Baker County
YMCA recently received
a significant grant for this
project from the Leo Adler
Foundation. Leo Adler’s
positive impact on our
community is immeasur-
able, and the Y is proud to
be a part of continuing his
legacy.
The Y is grateful for the
vote of confidence and
community support that
this grant provides.
This was an important
first step, and now the
fundraising process will
continue to secure addi-
tional grants and private
donations.
“Today is about strength-
ening and building a
brighter future for our
community,” says Heidi
Dalton, CEO. “The gym-
nasium and the partner-
ships it inspires will ensure
we can help even more
people on their journey to
a better life and give our
children the best start. We
are grateful for the strong
support the community has
provided to the Y so far.
Every dollar counts, and
we invite everyone in our
community to be a part of
this exciting project.”
For more information or
to make a donation, please
visit bakerymca.org or stop
by the Y Fitness Center.
Arrest made
in Huntington
burglary
On October 28, 2017, information was given to the
Baker County Sheriff’s Office regarding a burglary
that occurred at 310 Washington Street in Huntington,
Oregon. Several items to include a bed and television
were reported missing from the residence. Deputies took
an inventory of the missing items and began a burglary
investigation.
On December 26, 2017, Deputies acquired information
that John Brogan Buehler and a 15 year old male juvenile
had been involved in the burglary and theft. A search
warrant was executed on December 28, 2017 at 180 West
Adams Street in Huntington, Oregon, and items associ-
ated with the burglary were seized.
Deputies contacted Buehler on December 30th in
Huntington. When Buehler was advised that he was being
arrested, he began to resist, striking a Deputy in the face
and ultimately ran from both Deputies. A foot pursuit
ensued, and Deputies were able to subdue Buehler near
Lions Park. Both Deputies sustained minor injuries as a
result of Buehler resisting.
Buehler was transported to the Baker County Jail where
he was booked and lodged on the following charges: Bur-
glary I, Burglary II, Theft II, Escape II, Resisting Arrest,
and Assaulting a Public Safety Officer.
Arrested: John Brogan Buehler (DOB 8/12/99), 27462
Durbin Creek Road, Huntington, Oregon 97907.
Driver dies
west of
Ontario
On January 2, 2018, at approximately 4:15AM, Oregon
State Police Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash
on Interstate 84 near milepost 361, which is in Malheur
County and 13 miles west of Ontario.
The preliminary investigation has determined that a
1997 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer was eastbound on I-84,
when for unknown reasons drifted off the median
shoulder, steered back onto roadway and the operator
then lost control sliding off the median shoulder where it
tripped and rolled down the median, coming to rest in the
westbound lanes. The driver was ejected and pronounced
deceased on scene. At this time we are not able to release
the name of the driver until the family has been notified.
The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Oregon
Department of Transportation.
Juveniles steal
booze from
Corner Brick
On December 29, 2017 The Corner Brick Bar and Grill
reported a burglary that had occurred the previous night,
giving Baker City Police a list of juvenile suspects.
The business reported that multiple bottles of liquor
were taken during the burglary.
On December 30, 2017 The Corner Brick Bar and Grill
reported a second burglary, again with multiple bottles of
liquor taken from the business.
The circumstances from the second burglary appeared
similar to the first burglary. Over $500 worth of liquor
was stolen during the two burglaries.
Baker City Officers reviewed security video from the
business and followed additional leads that led to the
custody arrests of one 14 year old juvenile and one 13
year old juvenile.
Both juveniles were transported to Juvenile Detention.
Both juveniles were arrested for Burglary II.