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Positively Baker County
—.... Thursday, October 29, 2015
Est. Haines 1901 ~ Haines, Baker County, Oregon
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Volume 114, Number 44 • 8 - Pages • 75 cents
Powder Valley Wins District Championship
From left: Megan Bingham, Kaylee Burk, Jennifer Mclean, Hallie Feik, Ashlyn Calloway, Reatta Youngblood, Savannah Stephens, Kaitlyn Uttenruther,
Leah Day, Megan Hufford, Kim Williams; the Badgers are coached by Marji Lind (not pictured).
Prepare for a Ghoulish Invasion Downtown
and fairy princesses all in search of treats handed out
by downtown businesses for Halloween. This year's
downtown Baker City trick-or-treating will take place
on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m.
Main Street will be closed from the south side of
Church to the north side of Auburn from 4-6 p.m. As
always, safety is a priority and Historic Baker City
offers the following simple tips.
Historic Baker City’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat
promises to bring smiles to the faces of a few thou
sand assorted ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes,
* Parents, trick-or-treat with your child or children
• Wear light colors or use reflective tape on
costumes
Eagle Valley Harvest
Festival a Success
* Carry a flashlight- so that you can see and
others can see you
* Make sure costumes fit properly and that masks,
hoods, or hats do not block eyes and interfere
with vision
So kids - both boys and ghouls - grab your
mummies and daddies and head for downtown Baker
City, Saturday, Oct. 31, between 4-6 p.m. and have a
happy Halloween.
Questions? Call Jeff at Historic Baker City,
541-523-5442.
Kerns Won't Run for Re-election
Tim Kerns, Haines rancher and potato
farmer who has served on the Baker County
Board of Commissioners for several years
since being appointed to finish the remainder
of Paul York's term, announced last week that
he will not seek re-election. The seat currently
held by Kerns is Position One and is a four
year term.
The deadline to file is March 8, 2016 and
the primary election will be held on May 19,
2016. Members of the three major parties,
Democrat, Republican or Independent, inter
ested in filing must have been a resident of
Baker County for at least one year prior to the
date of the election and must either pay a $50
filing fee or gather the required amount of sig
natures which varies depending on the party.
Democrats must gather 46 signatures, Re
publicans 85, and Independents 500. Those
in recognized minor parties have different re
quirements and should contact the Baker
County Clerk or the Oregon Secretary of
State Elections Division with their questions.
"Packets are prepared and anyone who
has questions, please contact our office," said
Cindy Carpenter, Baker County Clerk. She
may be reached at 541-523-8207. Individuals
may also contact the Oregon Secretary of
State Elections Division by calling 503-986-
1518 or emailing elections.sos@state.or.us.
Their website is: http://sos.oregon.gov/
Photo by Heather Honeywell
Kerns with two of his four legged friends,
Pepper and Taco.
Photo by Sherrie Kvamme
Brian Pennock and his sweet little daugther, Hazel
There were about 250 people from babies to 90 year olds
who attended the Eagle Valley Harvest Festival in New Bridge
- on Sunday according to resident and photographer, Sherrie
Kvamme. Everyone enjoyed the games, trunk-or-treat, cake
walk, costume judging, and finger food at the event.
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct 31
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Baker City
Christian Church
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Parking Lot
675 Highway 7
Incorrect Attribution
In the Oct. 22 edition of the Record-Courier, an incorrect attribution existed within the story
"Parents Pack 5J School Board Meeting." When Coby Mastrude spoke, her statement expressed
concerns from other parents. Mastrude's family is not considering moving out of the district. She
was sharing sentiments of another parent.
Huntington
Community
Halloween
Party
Oct. 31 • 6-8 p.m.
Huntington
VFW Hall
Remember
to Fail Back!
Dayiight Savings
Time Ends < ;
Nov. 1,
2015
at 2 a.m.
4005 23rd Street • PO Box 226
Baker City, OR 97814
(541)523-3616