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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4,2016
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Letters
Former BHS Athlete
Remembers Claudie
Hines
To the Editor:
I met Claude pretty much
after he had ceased being ac­
tive in working with and coach­
ing young athletes around
Baker. However, his reputation
as an athlete and coach to all
the kids around Baker had pre­
ceded him.
Because of my own athletic
career, I wanted to talk shop
with him. He was so friendly
and engaging; we talked as
much as I could catch up with
him. We went fishing a couple
of times and visited quite a lot.
I remember him liking the big,
fat hot dogs we could buy at
the store. He probably repre­
sented the athletic atmosphere
around Baker as much as any­
one.
Two of the athletes he worked
with, Tommy Holman and Dick
Ballantyne, were part of the
reason I went to Oregon State
to play basketball and base­
ball. Mike Doherty had a great
deal to do with Claude getting
inducted into the Oregon
Sports Hall of Fame, a de­
served honor. I was present at
that invocation dinner at the
Multnomah Athletic Club in
Portland, Ore. During that
evening, I was able to spend
some time with Tommy Holl­
man and Dick Ballantyne, my
old friends, and also Pat Guy­
mon, another Baker friend.
There have been a lot of
great athletes that come from
Baker over the years and
Claude represents that group
as well as any.
Carlyle Staab
Chehalis, Washington
Carlyle Staab is a long time
subscriber to the Record-
Courier.
February is Beef Month
To the Editor:
With February being Beef
Month we will be honoring and
thanking cattle ranchers in our
community. We have some fun
activities planned for the
month at North Powder Charter
School.
Week 1: Beef related lesson
presented by Wendy Bingham
of the Baker County Cattle-
Women.
Week 2: Draw your Brand. We
will have paper in the cafeteria
for students and staff that
would like to display a family or
friends brand in the cafeteria.
These will be left up through
the week and during the com­
munity dinner on Feb. 4.
Week 3: Thank a rancher. We
will have thank you notes avail­
able for students and staff to
write a thank you note or draw
a picture for the rancher of
their choice. There will be a list
of ranchers for the kids to
choose from if they would like.
This list will consist of the
ranchers that were nominated
and more. There will be en­
velopes posted on the wall in
the cafeteria so they can put
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the thank you notes right in the
envelope to the rancher they
want it to go to.
Thanks to the kids we had
some great nominations for
Nominate Your Rancher. The
top ones chosen were Riley
and Lacey Martin, Grays
Ranch (Jerry and Shelly Gray),
Jake and Wendy Bingham,
Brad and June Allen, and
Justin and Betsy Nedrow.
These ranchers will be com­
ing to visit during lunch each
week of the month:
Feb 3 - Jake and Wendy
Bingham
Feb. 11 - Grays Ranch
Feb. 18- Riley and Lacey Mar­
tin
Feb. 22- Brad and June Allen
and Justin and Betsy Nedrow.
If you happen to see them
around please be sure to thank
them for all their hard work.
Please, throughout the month,
let’s make an effort to recog­
nize and thank a rancher for all
of their hard work and dedica­
tion.
Erin Thompson
Farm to School Coordinator,
North Powder Charter School
Hope Lindsey Named
as 911 Director
Baker County announced Monday that Hope Lindsey has
been named Director of the Baker County 911 Consolidated
Dispatch Center. Ms. Lindsey brings 14 years of experience
working within a 911 Dispatch Center. She will assume all
responsibilities of the Director effective Feb. 16, 2016.
Commissioner Harvey is pleased to bring Ms. Lindsey on board
and believes her wealth of knowledge will greatly benefit the
County’s 911 operations.
For additional information, contact the Baker County
Commissioners office at 541 -523-8200.
Editorial
Positive Impacts of a Weekly Cattle Sale
By Gina Perkins
When there was a weekly cattle sale in Baker
City, the whole community benefited. Not only
did local producers have a venue for marketing
their cattle, but each week, sellers had cash in
hand (hundreds, if not thousands of dollars), and
local businesses like Bohn's Clothing and
Neuberger and Heilner thrived because of it. Bill
Schann's team of 20 white mules was used in
large parades all over to promote the Baker
Livestock Sale Auction and the local cattle
industry.
When the sale yard closed, those ranchers'
weekly trips to Baker City turned into weekly
trips to La Grande or Vale. Wal-Mart came on
the scene in La Grande and bustling businesses
on Main Street in Baker City, which used to
occupy nearly every building, one-by-one,
began to close.
Certainly, marketing opportunities have
changed for ranchers and include internet
technology. Video livestock sales have been
utilized for a couple of decades. Most have their
calf crop sold long before their calves are even
weaned. Registered breeders like Thomas
Angus and Harrell Hereford Ranch hold annual
sales and/or market their replacement heifers,
bulls, or bred cows on websites, as does
Chandler Herefords.
However, there remains a need for nearly all
producers to utilize traditional sale ring venues,
especially at certain times of the year. Small
producers, for instance, don't have enough
calves for a truck load. Ranchers always have
"cull cows" to sell including those which did not
produce a calf, have a bad disposition or other
undesirable traits. There will be heifers which
are not considered high enough quality to be
held back as replacement stock, bulls which
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need to be sold, and steer calves born too late
in the season to be sold with their peers.
Cattle used to be shipped primarily by rail car
which is why the stockyards in Haines and
Baker City were located right next to the
railroad. That requirement is no longer the case
with trucks transporting cattle to feedlots and
processing plants.
Perhaps there may not be a need or desire for
a weekly sale, but even a monthly, quarterly, or
semi-annual sale here right here in Baker
County, in my opinion, would:
• provide a service for local beef producers
• give another option to Union, Grant and
Wallowa County beef producers
• give a significant boost to local businesses
and our county's economy
• help pay shipping and processing costs
for Beef to Schools program
• create opportunities for new business and
events
• create some jobs
Haines has a facility which is used a couple of
weekends out of the year and is located in the
heart of Baker Valley's ranching community,
right on Highway 30. During the hay day of the
stockyards in Haines, there were multiple
businesses including two theaters, large
department stores like Haines Commercial, a
bakery, horse racing, (and yes, even a brothel).
What would a few extra hundred people in
Haines on a regular basis do for the Sell Rite,
Frontier Restaurant, the Haines Steak House,
Eastern Oregon Museum, the Haines Market­
place, and others? Baker City businesses would
also benefit. Main Street retailers, ag related
businesses like Oregon Trail Livestock, Robbins
See EDITORIAL on page 8
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adults, one very cute little female Yorkie and
some cats. My foster mom is teaching me about
manners, walking on a leash, first commands
and of course potty training. Even though I am
still a little nervous in my new home, I am
enjoying the attention and all the love. I weigh about 8 pounds right now and
if I am exercised and have a healthy diet, I should not get to be a very big
dog. I will make a great family pet for adults or a family with children. I do
require a secure fenced yard for my safety and exercise. I will have my first
vaccinations and be ready for adoption. I am not neutered, but there will
an adoption agreement requiring that I be neutered at 6 months. If you
would like to learn more about me or want an adoption application,
please call Best Friends or Carmen at 541-519-4530.
Call Best Friends of Baker, Inc.
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Marriages
Jan. 19 - Thor Carl Edvalson to Johanna Marie Cole, both of Baker City.
Judgements
Jan. 7 - State of Oregon vs. Vonda K Clyde for Driving Under the Influ­
ence of Intoxicants; class A misdemeanor.
Jan. 13 - State of Oregon vs. Douglas P. Riggs for Criminal Trespass; re­
duced to class A violation.
Jan. 13 - State of Oregon vs. Lawrence Seidel for Driving Under the Influ­
ence of Intoxicants; class A misdemeanor.
Jan. 13 - State of Oregon vs. Michael Jason Hiatt for Criminal Trespass H;
class C misdemeanor.
Jan. 14 - State of Oregon vs. Jeremy Kinder for Assault 4; class A misde­
meanor.
Jan. 15 - State of Oregon and Oregon State Police vs. Corey J.
Dillman for Wildlife Violation; reduced to class A violation.
Jan. 20 - Daniel Foster Baxter vs. Melody Lynn Baxter for Domestic Rela­
tions Dissolution. Daniel Baxter ordered to pay child support to Melody
Baxter.
Jan. 19 - State of Oregon vs. Margurite Amanda Ijams for Probation Vio­
lation. Original offense was Possession of Methamphetamine; class C
felony.
Jan. 19 - State of Oregon vs. Markus G Burke for Probation Violation.
Original offense was Possession of Methamphetamine; class C felony.
Jan. 20 - State of Oregon vs. Kenneth Street for Possession of Metham­
phetamine; class C felony.
News of Record
Jan. 19 - Contempt of Court (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): Scotty
Ray Buford, 43,16211/2 Valley Ave., at 11:37 a.m. in the 1800 block of
Campbell Street; cited and released.
Jan. 20 - Assault IV and Criminal Mischief: A 16-year-old male at 10:37
a.m. at his Baker City home; cited and released to juvenile department;
he is being charged for assaulting his parents
Jan. 20 - Harassment and Recklessly Endangering Another Person: A 16-
year-old male, 1:05 p.m. at Baker High School; cited and released to the
juvenile department; police said the boy was flicking a lighter in the
hallway and singed the hair of a female student.
Jan. 21 - Post-Prison Violation (Baker County Parole and Probation de­
tainer): Anna Marie Carpenter, 34, address unknown, at 12:22 a.m. at
3410 K St.; jailed.
Jan. 22 - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine: Thomas James
Barger, 25,1915 Colorado Ave, 10:30 p.m., intersection of Main and
Campbell Streets; jailed.
Jan. 22 - Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Unlawful Posses­
sion of Firearms: Desiree Marie Barnett, 29, address
unknown, 10:30 p.m., intersection of Main and Campbell Streets; jailed.
Jan. 25 - Weapon Law/ Felon in Possession of Firearm: George Patrick
Wesley, 41,2533 Tenth Street #6,12:07 p.m., between East St. & Madi­
son Ave.; jailed.
Jan. 25 - Contempt of Court (Baker County cite and release warrant): Riky
Lee Carter, 31,1525 Fifth St. #17,10:39 p.m. at 1205
Campbell St.; cited and released.
Jan. 25 - Contempt of Court (Three Baker County Warrants and one out of
County Warrant): Brandi Marie Kasinger, 26,2627 Twelfth St, 10:53
p.m. at 1205 Campbell St.; jailed.
Jan. 25 - Criminal Trespass 1st Degree: Lyle David Hinton, 36,1403 Third
St., 11:50 p.m. at 3305 Place St.; cited and released.
Jan. 26 - HARASSMENT: Joshua Cameron Woodend, 25,1815 Balm St.
6:10 a.m. at his residence; jailed.
Jan. 26 - Probation Violation (Four Out of County warrants): Michael
James Burkhart, 33,331 Montgomery St. SE, Albany, Ore., 8:09 a.m. at
3610 Midway Dr.; jailed.
Jan. 26 - Contempt of Court (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): Bran-
den James Marc Baltzell, 26,2270 Place St. #1,9:23 a.m. at 1995 Third
St.; jailed.
Jan. 26 - Theft III (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): Catherine Jean
Boyd, 54, of 2170 Mitchell Ave., 6:40 p.m. at 3410 K St.; jailed.
Jan. 26 - Theft HI: Chad Tyler Vaughan, 20, of Haines, 12:12 a.m., on
Auburn Avenue; cited and released.
Jan. 27 - Warrant Arrest (Parole and Probation Local Supervisory
Warrant): Jason Lee Darnell, 33,1091 East St., 4:38 p.m. at 3410 K St.;
jailed.
Jan. 27 - Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants: Heather Dawn Lee
Carter, 28,2920 Elm St #17,9:11 p.m., between Washington Ave. and
Resort St.; jailed.
Jan. 28 - Probation Violation: Tannesa Joy Cavaness, 29,814 Amy St.,
Haines, 1:28 p.m. at her home; cited and released.
Jan. 28 - Telephonic Harrassment: Jeffery Willis Heaton, 55,1490
Resort St. Apt. C7,10:01 a.m. at his home; jailed.
Jan. 28 - Non-Payment of Fine (Baker Justice Court warrant): Sara Payne,
30,1560 Indiana Ave. No. 212, noon at her home; cited and released.
Jan. 28 - Contempt of Court (Baker Justice Court warrant): Adrienna
Dione Morris, 18,1545 Sixth St., 3:25 p.m. in the 3500 block of Kirk­
way Drive; jailed.
Jan. 28 - Criminal Mischief, Harassment: Rhonda Lee Curtis, 48, Belle­
vue, Washington, 9:28 p.m. in the 2800 block of Tenth Street; jailed.
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Jan. 29 - Probation Violation and Contempt of Court (Baker County Cir- "
cuit Court Warrants): David Andrew Wong, 38,911 Anderson St., 9:26
p.m. at his residence; jailed.
Jan. 31 - Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants: Katie Larae
Wisdom, 31,1425 Washington Ave., 2:29 a.m., between Washington
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Ave. and Ash St.; jailed.
Man Dies While Attempting to
Chain Up Near North Powder
On Jan. 31,2016 at 8:30 AM a fatal crash occurred on 1-84 West- “
bound near milepost (MP) 281 near North Powder.
The preliminary investigation indicated Mr. Igor S. Nikolaychuk,
age 50, and from Vancouver, Washington was outside his semi-
tractor/trailer in the process of chaining up near the left rear axle of the |
trailer. Ms. Mckenna Hamilton, age 21, from Star, Idaho was operating !
a 2007 Cadillac westbound when the vehicle began to slide sideways H
on the highway. The driver's side front bumper struck Mr. Nikolay­
chuk, pushed him underneath the trailer, and he was pronounced de­
ceased at the scene.
At the time of the crash, the roads were icy and it was foggy. The
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visibility had been reduced to 1/4 of a mile due to the fog. Ms. Hamil- ;
ton was wearing her safety belt and the driver's side air bag deployed. ;
The highway was reduced to one lane but remained open for travel.
OSP was assisted by ODOT, Union County Sheriffs Office, Baker
County Sheriffs Office, and North Powder Rural Fire.
Halfway to Hold Rally to ’Take
America Back County by County’
This Saturday, Feb. 6 a group dedicated to the Hammonds and the
memory of Lavoy Finicum and Jack Yantis is holding a rally which
they insist will remain peacefill and will begin and end at the Halfway
Lions Club scheduled from noon-5 p.m.. They are urging people to
bring flags, signs, and posters.
A paragraph at the bottom of the flyer (which is missing from some
being circulated) states, "The rally is for We the People to learn about
and discuss our local governments during the upcoming election. We
are encouraging local candidates to speak and everyone to attend.
There will be a march and a town hall style meeting. We believe we
can deal with the problems in Washington by changing ourselves first.
We're adults. Let's stay peaceful, respectful, and mature at the rally....
This is dedicated to the lives of Leroy Finicum and Jack Yantis and we
make no apologies for this. Because of the tension in Eastern Oregon
we will remain lawful while we stand up so we don't have anymore
standoffs...."
In a related matter, County Commission Chairman Bill Harvey
stated on his County Commissioner Facebook page that "Lorrie and I ;
drove to Boise on Saturday to attend a Conference on Private Rights in
Federal Lands. The discussion was around private rights for ranchers
in dealing with the Federal Government."
"The presenters were extremely knowledgeable on the legal issues •
and Dr. Angus McIntosh, Director Natural Resource Law and Policy
Research, is a huge advocate for Ranchers in dealing with Federal
Grazing Allotments. I am hoping to have him come to Baker County
and talk with the Cattlemen's Association on issues that involve all of
them," shared Harvey.