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6 i Record-Courier THURSDAY, MAY 21,2015 Planning Commission to Hold Timber-Grazing Rezoning Hearing On May 28, 2015 at 6 p.m., the Baker County Planning Com mission will hold a public hearing to consider a Plan Amendment for case number PA-15-001. Leona Jones is the owner of property located in Baker County on Tax Lot 100 of Assessor’s Map 10s39e29, which is currently zoned Primary Forest (PF). The property is, and has been since prior to 1983, in private ownership. The zoning maps created by Baker County in 1983 show the property as being within the Pri mary Forest Zone, however, this designation is only intended to apply to property managed by the federal government and con tains no standards for privately owned property. In order to correct what appears to be a mapping error, Baker County proposes to re-zone the subject property as Timber-Grazing (T-G), a zone which includes standards for privately owned forested property. The Baker County Zoning Ordinance (BCZO) requires a Plan Amendment to be processed as a Type IV procedure, which is a quasi-judicial process where the final decision is made by the Baker County Board of Commissioners after public notice and public hearing and a recommendation from the Planning Com mission. In determining whether to grant the request, the Board of Commissioners will use the applicable criteria listed in BCZO Sections 360 and 430. A copy of the application, all documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the applicant, and the applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost and will be provided at reason able cost. A digital copy of the documents can be emailed to you at no cost, or a hard copy can be mailed to you by post mail, upon request, for a reasonable cost. The hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Chambers at the Baker County Courthouse, 1995 Third Street in Baker City. If you have questions regarding the application for PA-15-001, please contact Planner Eva Ceder at (541)-523-8219 or eceder@bakercounty.org, at the Planning Department, located in the basement of the courthouse. Knock Out Whitetop and Scotch Thistle with Free Herbicide Baker County Weed District will again be offering free, fully mixed herbicide to help combat whitetop and scotch thistle. Bring chemical-resistant containers, preferably gas or oil cans, and a pair of chemical-resistant gloves. Please, no food containers. Five gallon limit imposed for each residence. kids place their hands in about four inches of homemade quick sand, and strain to withdraw their “| hands. It took some major effort. Fun was also to be had at the toilet Linda Dixon paper display put on by the fifth 541-709-1045 grade. It is amazing how much I mogirl65@gmail.com did not know about toilet paper. They had really researched the April showers bring May flow needed. Each received a plaque texture, biodegradability, and soft ers. Just a slight delay this year. made by Curt Wiskoff. The pro ness. Charmin Ultra won the soft We finally got a much needed rain, gram began with Master Carol est. My grandson Reece explained and it is still cloudy and cool. Lis Bouchard welcoming the group this all to me. Another fun activity tening to the rain on the roof and giving a history of North Pow consisted of trying to pick up makes for such a relaxing sleep. der, followed by Eric Newman, seeds with tongs like a chick’s Travels playing on his clarinet. The beak. The first grade hatched out Happy travels to Mayor Bonita awards were presented by Barbara three little chicks. Every class had and her husband Jimmy on their Campbell. an awesome presentation, and I trip to Louisiana. We hope the We have a new employee at am sorry I cannot name them all. weather there cooperates. With Evan's Comer. Stop in and say hi Paige Marlia was presented as flooding in Texas, snow in South to Karlie Martin. Primary Student of the Third Dakota, and tornadoes all over, I Red Hats went to the BBQ Quarter by Mrs. Smith. guess the safest way to travel is by Shack in La Grande this month. The school green house is open plane. Fifteen ladies attended, and had a and selling plants. Flowers, toma City Council great meal and a great time visit toes, and much more. It is open 8- The city council held their first ing and sharing. Each lady brought 5 p.m.. budget meeting last night. It was a gift for the gift exchange. Next Library News my first budget meeting as the new month it will be at Denny's in La- Don't forget to register your librarian, and I have to say, Mr. Grande. children for the summer reading Bingham made it quite pleasura Pinochle Gals program. Come to the library, see ble. It was easy to follow and very The Haines/North Powder Mrs. Weems, and get ready for a well explained. Pinochle gals met for lunch and fun summer of reading, along with Community cards at Martha Jane Spratling’s. programs and parties. We will also The Wolf Creek Grange had High score: Martha Jane be in the Huckleberry Parade as their awards presentation on Sun Spratling our favorite heroes. day, May 17 at 3 p.m. Awards 2nd High: MaijoryPeck The Library will be closed May were given to people who have Low: Carla Wendt 25 for Memorial Day. It will open contributed to the city, community, Double Pinochle prizes: llene again Friday. Come check out our and school. Ernie Grende re Davis and Martha Spratling picture wall of North Powder in ceived the City Award. He has Subs were June Bauck, Deana the early years. headed up the car show for 22 Foreman, and Carla Wendt. We got a new bike rack at the li years, and also spent 15 years with School News brary. Thank you FFA boys and the Lions Club and as announcer Oh my goodness. If you missed Mr. Newman for making it. We for the Huckleberry Festival. Jill the science fair, you missed a fun love it. Pedro was awarded the Commu evening. Mr. Flanagan's table We have VHS for sale for $0.50, nity Service Award for her in gathered quite the crowd. The and lots of new books to check volvement with the kids during bridges that the kids had made out. Stop in and check it out. Huckleberry Festival, her work at from popsicle sticks were being Upcoming Events increasing Sunday School atten tested holding different weights. May 27- Activities Award dance as the teacher for the chil The bridges were placed at the end Banquet, 6:30 p.m. dren, and her work at the Sweet of two tables a few inches apart, June 4- Last day of school Heart dinner and the Silver Tea. and the kids got to attach a hang June 27- Annual city wide yard The School award went to Teresa ing platform on which they placed Sale Weems for her dedicated work at weights, until the bridge finally Have a great week, hug your the school as a volunteer, working collapsed. The heaviest one I saw kids, and wave to your neighbor. in the class room, going on field held about 45 pounds. What a fon Blessings. trips, and working wherever she is time for the kids. I also watched “Pitie & Sayie Note! New location for Baker City Giveaways! __ 1/:; .^.. ... Baker City - Old ODOT Building, 1050 S. Bridge Street - May 23 • 7 -12 Noon Hereford Hall /Unity Hall - June 5-9 a.m. in Hereford; 10:30 a.m. Unity Recommended Reads at Betty's Books ‘The Diaries of Harriet “Hattie” Dillabaugh’ is a recently published book with significant local connections. Mrs. Daniel Dillabaugh, as she would have called herself, was born in Philadelphia in 1856, married a miner (who had fought in the Civil War) in Wyoming when she was 32 and kept a diary from that time until 1940. They lived in Baker City from 1892-1914 and this period of time Is of particular interest, as she mentions local people, places and events. The entries are brief, with most of them concerning the details of everyday life, including how much of it was consumed with laundry, sewing, cooking and visiting with friends. She also chronicles her ailments of various sorts and the most surprising fact of the entire book is that she lived to the age of 89 in spite of her apparent poor health. She leaves the reader with many questions about what happened between the lines, but what is included piques the curiosity and helps to bring to life one family’s existence right here more than 100 years ago. Her husband and sons were engaged in mining and traveled to Honduras twice to pursue mining opportunities there. An appen dix of the book includes diary entries and a letter home from Honduras from the older son. The book was compiled by Jerry Ross, a descendant of her husband’s brother, who came upon the diaries while doing genealogical research. It is a very large paperback book (8 X 11—600 pages) with clear print for $20. Betty’s Books 1813 Main Street, Baker City • 541-523-7551 tami@pinetel.com VFW The Halfway Post #7847 will be doing Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 25,2015 at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland, and at 12 p.m. at the Pine Valley Cemetery in Halfway. Please join the VFW and the Aux iliary to honor our veterans. Weather Oh my gosh. It is difficult to put the weather of every season into one day. But that is what we have had, and no area in Eastern Oregon has been immune. We have expe rienced the foil gamete, and yester day the hail played havoc on my flowers. Hood to Coast Mary Jo St. Clair, local Halfway- ite took part in the 56 mile Hood to Coast Bike Ride over the weekend. Bingo Friday night VFW bingo had 19 persons to play and try for the new $800 jackpot this week. The regu lar pots were $11. Both blackout jackpots stayed in the hall, so, on our next bingo night of May 22, the regular jackpot will be $55 for 56 numbers called, and the special jackpot will be $800 for 56 num bers. Come on out. The games start at 7 p.m. sharp. Community Yard Sale A Community yard sale will be held on Saturday, May 30 at the New Bridge Grange from 9 to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served. For $4, you will have a sandwich, salad, and beverage. There is sure to be a treasure there just for you. Contest A poster contest is in place for r May 30,2015 • 9-5 National Guard Armory • 1640 Campbell Street • Baker City Eagle Valley Days. It is open to all ages 18 and under. You are asked to draw, color, or paint an original pic ture for the theme "From the Ma chine Age to the Space Age." Put your name, age, and phone number on a comer on the backside of the paper. Drop it off at either the Halfway or Richland Library, or mail it to Cindy Plano, 35826 Sawmill Lane, Richland, Oregon 97870. Winners of each age group (6 and under, 7-12, and 13-18) will be Junior Marshals in the parade over Eagle Valley Days. Submit your entry by May 30. My Eye Thank you all for your concern, and I am on the mend. My left eye is still cloudy, but is much better from last Monday. They say it will take four weeks. Patience is not my strong-suit, but apparently I have no choice on this one. 5K/10K Walk/Run/Stroll through Hells Canyon The event was held on Saturday, May 16, 2015. This year, the fifth annual, there were 86 participants. The weather was lovely, the event was well organized, and all had a great time. There were babes in strollers, runners, walkers, and bicy clists. Following the event, there was a silent auction, fabulous BBQ, and music by the Halfwits at the Pine Creek Inn. Note - one of the runners was from Canada. She and her husband drove from Montana to Oxbow that morning for thé event. No School There is no school on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. Pre-School Pre-School graduation will be held on May 27, at 9 a.m. in the pre school building. Spring Concert At 6 p.m. on May 27, the Spring Concert will be held in the of Halfway Elementary Gym. It is sure to be fabulous. Blood Drive A Pine Eagle Charter School stu dent, Ryan Rau, is organizing a blood draw with the Red Cross in Halfway, on Thursday, May 28 from 9 to 3 p.m. at the Lions Hall. To schedule your appointment, give Ryan a call at 541-785-3761. Ryan is enrolled in a program at EOU called Future Health Profes- This ERIE fair will help you and your family start to prepare for disasters BE informed • MAKE a plan • BUILD a kit • BET involved Preparedness Kits • Fire Starting Station • Weather Spotter • HAM Radio • Immunizations First-Aid Kits • Resources • And morel V' sionals of Oregon. As part of Ryan's class, the students must either do a job shadow or put together a blood drive. So please sign up and partic ipate. The life you save could be your own. Play Days ■iCtoantaMGoarigaarte for the series of three Play Days. The Play Days will start at 7 p.m. in the Rodeo Arena at the Pine Valley Fairgrounds on June 15, July 13, and August 10. To volunteer or for more information, give Deania a call at 541-742-4584. Biscuits and Gravy The Pine Valley Grange will be hosting their Biscuits and Gravy Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 23. The cost is $4 for two home made biscuits and gravy. An extra $0.50 per egg, hash browns, or bis cuit. Community Dance The evening of May 23, starting at 7 p.m., is the Community dance at the Pine Valley Grange. A table will be set up for those who would like to bring finger foods. Cycle Oregon Last Wednesday, May 13, the Cycle Oregon steering group of 30 people came to town. A huge thank you to George and Lynette Haupt man for hosting the event. George Hauptman, Ralph Smead, and Ira Stutzman were the barbecuers. Lynette and Craig Jackson were cooks extraordinaire. On Thursday, the group took a look at all of the logistics, which in cluded a walk around the school campus with Cammie Rowen and Shawn Thatcher. Shelley Welch and I took two of the Medical staff over to the Clinic to meet with P.A. Krissy and Dentist Warren Whitnah. Paige Frederickson, City of Halfway, took others to see where gray water, good water, etc was lo cated. We can now look forward to the event, which will be held in Sep tember. Many organizations are participating, and lots of volunteers are needed. If you'd like to partici pate, please call me, Tami, at 742- 4340 and sign up. Ending And so, as we wrap up this week's news, I have to tell you that it was great fun taking part in the walk on die river. Sadly, I hadn't been walk ing as much as normal with the wild eye issue. So Pallee and I entered, thinking we would just do the 10K. What was I thinking? Well, we completed it; the weather was lovely, the walk long. The next morning my muscles were talking in languages that I had never heard before. Oh my goodness. Please be safe on this Memorial Day Weekend. May we end with this thought by Maya Angelou, who shared, "How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our he roes and she-roes!" Submitted photo If you have questions please call Baker County Emergency Management 541.523.9669 X Kat Davis won for silliest hat at the run walk stroll.
