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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
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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!
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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
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Kat Davis won for silliest hat at
the run walk stroll.