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Il,lllllllllll,ll,llll,lllll"lllllllllllll 5*1 *********“*ECRLOT 0074A**C007 BAKER COUNTY LIBRARY 2400 RESORT ST BAKER CITY OR 97814-2 aw ' o KS Photo by Kaye Richards Hanni The Three Servicemen statue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 3 Washington, D.C ’"Thank Youlor Supporting this Fai Est. Haines 1901 ~ Haines, Baker County, Oregon k Thursda^Ma^i^oi^^^j Baker County Special Election Results As of May 19,10:15 p.m. A total of 3,991 votes were cast in the May 19, 2015 Special Election. Measure 1 -63, making County Commissioner posi tions non-partisan, was defeated 2053 to 1842. Baker 5J School Board results in cluded incumbent Andrew Bryan's defeat of Austin C. Mitchell 1556 to 912. Chris Hawkins and Melissa Irvine were also elected to the 5J Board. Other results in clude: Malheur County ESD - John McDonough 46 Malheur County ESD - Dave Westberg 44 Intermountain ESD - Dale Bingham 2720 Intermountain ESD - Joseph P. McElligott 2327 Treasure Valley Community College (Vote 1) - John Forsyth 23, Patricia (Pat) A. Phillips 35 Treasure Valley Community College (Vote 1) - Jana D. Iverson 25, Cheryl Cruson 31 Treasure Valley Community College (Vote 1) - Gary Schneider 49, Write- In 2 Blue Mountain Community College - No Candidate Filed, Write-In 122 Burnt River School District, Position 2 - Beverly J. Duby 65, Write-In 8 Burnt River School District, Postion 4 - Scott Swindlehurst 74, Write-In 4 Burnt River School District, Position 5 - Waynette J. Morin 81, Write-In 4 Huntington School District Position 3 - No Candidate File, 15 Write-In Huntington School District Position 5 - Maxine Murray 60 Pine-Eagle School District Zone 1 - Becky Kaaen 190, Kim Stutzman- Rowen 244 Pine-Eagle School District Zone 2 - Heather Farley 405 Pine-Eagle School District Zone 5 - John Minarich 316 Pine-Eagle School District Zone 6 - Michelle Butner 425 Pine-Eagle School District Zone 7 - Mark Butler 380 North Powder School District, Position 3 - Drew Martin 17, Ross Fritz 36 North Powder School District, Position 4- Larry Wogman 35, Jason M. Williams 18 North Powder School District, Position 5 - Janis Hill 27, Justin Bingham 26 Baker Fire Protection District (Vote for 3) - Sony Vela 242, Collin Kaseberg 290, Alan Mellott 299 Pine Valley RFPD - Kenneth Wheeler 228 Pine Valley RFPD - Barry DelCurto 242 Medical Springs RFPD, Position 2 - Jerry Baxter 18 Medical Springs RFPD, Position 4 - Va lerie Techenko 16 Powder River RFPD Zone 1 - Steve De Ford 42 Powder River RFPD Zone 3 - Steve Boles 45 Eagle Valley RFPD Position 1 - Stephen J. Sharp 133, Robert C, Sharp 52 Eagle Valley RFPD Position 2 - Ed W. Bowman 167 Eagle Valley RFPD Position 3 -David Simpson 155 Eagle Valley RFPD Postion 5 - Ralph Graven 162 Keating Rural Fire District, Position 2 - Perry Jacobs 43 Keating Rural Fire District, Position 4 - Mike Miller, 43 Keating Rural Fire District, Position 5 - Michael L. Cook, 42 Haines RFPD, Position 2 - Ken Benson, 201 Haines RFPD, Position 3 - Connie Colton, 198 Haines RFPD, Position 5 - Dan C. Hansen, 180 Greater Bowen Valley, Position 2 - Penny D. Devlin 61 Greater Bowen Valley, Position 4 - Steve Ritch 63 Greater Bowen Valley, Position 5 - Janet Jensen 62 Powder Valley RFPD, Position 1 - Jay (Bill) W. Browne 46 Powder Valley RFPD, Position 2 - No candidate filed, write-in 7 See RESULTS on page 4 Volume 114, Number 21 *10 Pages • 75 cents * Sharing the Love of the Outdoors Enter the Panfish Tournament June 6 By Gina Perkins "I have experience in learning how to do things again," said Steve Sharp of New Bridge. Going through an accident and losing both forearms makes a person able to understand physical challenges others potentially face. Sharp hasn't let those challenges define him--or confine him, for that matter. That's also the focus of a 501c3 non profit organization Sharp has become quite involved with called Creating Memories which was established in Wal lowa County by a man named Ken Core- son. It's primary goal has been to help children with disabilities get out on fish ing and hunting trips with individual trained volunteers and personal assis tants. In August of last year Creating Mem ories signed a fifty year lease to operate at Camp Wallowa at the south end of Wallowa Lake. Sharp has expanded those opportunities to Baker County and the 13th Annual Panfish Tournament is a part of it. "We can help break down those barri ers and help people get outside," said Sharp. There is never any charge for any of the trips the organization provides people. "We're going to have to change our name. We're not just for kids," said Sharp with a smile. "Last summer, I took a 96 year old woman out bass fishing. She and her husband loved to fish when they were younger, but he had died 20 or so years ago and she hadn't been out since. I guess we help create memories for kids of all ages," he said. This summer Sharp and other trained volunteers will be taking people from three different assisted living facilities (two in Baker City and one in La Grande) out fishing. It's important to Sharp that people know the organization has 501c3 status, is insured, has trained volunteers who have passed Hunter's Safety and have background checks. Safety and having fun are the two musts. The June 6 Panfish Tournament at Hewitt Park is for everyone. It's a free fishing day (no licenses required) and the M i Submitted photo Steve Sharp with friend and fellow volunteer with Creating Memories, Larry Snook of Joseph group has worked hard to make sure fishing gear will be available for anyone who might not have any. The park has also waved all parking fees for the day. There will be four divisions of fishing opportunities: Adult and Kids (Boat) and Adult and Kids (Hewitt Park Shoreline). Adult Boat Entry fee is $5? and Adult Shoreline fee is $10. Kids 13 and under are free in both categories. The adult fees will go to Creating Memories. Sponsor ships are available for anyone who might not be able to afford the entry fee. Participant check-in starts at 5:30 a.m. on June 6. A free lunch of hot dogs, chips and soft drinks are free to participants. Prize money will be paid and contest winners will be judged on the length only of their fish. Measurements will be taken and closed by 5 p.m. at Hewitt Park. Prizes will then be awarded. There is also a free hot dog lunch which will be served. For questions please call Steve Sharp at 541-540-9999 or Barbara Jo Stacey at 541-893-6147. Pre-registration is en couraged and checks should be made out to Creating Memories. Sharp hopes people will want to learn more about the Creating Memories or ganization and may consider volunteer ing their time or resources. Their mission is to fulfill the wishes of disabled chil dren who desire to hunt, fish, view wildlife and birds, nature photography, or other outdoor recreation they never dreamed possible. Visit www.creating- memories.com or call Steve for more in formation. Friends of Haines Raises $1 OK for Fourth of July Fireworks Baker Drum and Bugle Corps Performs By Gina Perkins Photo and information by Calli Gulick of Callisue Photography Back-to-Back Greater Oregon League Champs Back row from left- Sonny Gulick(Volunteer Coach), Seth Dixon, Dakota Parsons, Leonard Radinovich, Trevor Bennett, Taylor Gulick, Austin Folkman, Bryson Smith, Kyle Srack, Austin Plumbtree, TJ Dunn, Chace Dixon, Warren Wilson (Assistant Coach), Tim Smith (Head Coach) Front row from left-- Marcus Plumley, Devon Davis, Trevor Custer, Micah Mespelt, Bridger Cook, Stephen Schott, Keaton Bachman, Spencer Smith (Bat Boy) Seeded Number One in State Playoffs The Baker Bulldogs defeated the La Grande Tigers in a tie-breaker on Saturday on a neutral field in Pendleton by a score of 3-0. The team kept the title of GOL Champions for the second straight year and become the number one seed for State Playoffs. The Bulldogs will host their first State Playoff game on May 27 at the Baker Sports Complex against a team to be determined by the play-in schedule this week. "It was a fun night," said auctioneer Wayne Overton about the Steak Feed and Auction Fundraiser held at the Frontier Restaurant in Haines on Saturday night. It was a packed house organized by Alita Arendell and Garla Rowe with help from Friends of Haines and many other volunteers. Lisa Whited owner of the Frontier generously provided the venue and much assistance. "We appreciate the Frontier," said Arendell and Rowe at the Friends of Haines meeting on Monday night. The steaks received rave reviews and were cooked by "Chad and the BBQ Boys"-- Chad Trindle, Jess Blatchford, Rob Pierce and Robert McGinn. "The auction was a huge success," echoed Friends of Haines Chairman Melissa Garner. The group extended thanks to everyone who generously donated their time, money, and items to the auction. The top selling item of the live auction was a framed clock with quail donated by Tom Logger of Just Kuz Kreations, which sold for $500. The evening was capped off by an outstanding performance by the Baker Elks Drum and Bugle Corps. It's a year long effort to raise funds for the annual fireworks display. The Haines Steak House owned by Johnson family sponsors a generous raffle during Christmas time. The community, individual, and business support is very much appreciated.
