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Record-Courier
T hursday ,
april 14,2016
Eagle Scout Project to Include
Improvements to Peace Park
Story /photo by Gina Perkins
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Colton Anderson, son of Kari and Josh
Anderson, DVM, made a presentation to the
Haines City Council Tuesday night. Colton
requested his Eagle Scout project include
several improvements to the Peace Park in
Haines. He proposed rebuilding the fence,
adding two picnic tables, and a light to the flag.
He also agreed to reinstall the large whimsical
boy which was made originally by Elbert Fisher.
Mary Jane Guyer recently made repairs to the
figure and provided a new outfit. Council
unanimously approved the request and thanked
Colton for making the presentation and
congratulated him on his efforts.
Public Comment
Bill Harvey provided an update on the salvage
logging projects underway during the public
comment portion of the meeting.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Brown stated the City will begin to
close on the Unger property April 15. He stated
the Aldrich property has already- been
purchased. The purchases are a part of the
.
Water Compliance project.
Brown also stated the City's commitment to
maintaining the City right of way remains
vigilant. He asked for cooperation in reminding
people they may not block the right Of way which
includes parking such things as garbage trailers
or creating burn piles. He stated this affects the
City's insurance liability. He shared a new light
has been installed at the recycling center and
grumbled about the cost of the $109 permit
required by the County.
Dog Ordinance
Council had a discussion regarding the dog
ordinance in Haines. An intergovernmental
agreement is in place with the County to allow
complaints to be heard by Justice Court. Justice
of the Peace, Don Williams, has indicated
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concerns about the way the dog ordinance is
written, but attempts by the City's attorney, Dan
VanThiel to contact Williams have been
unsuccessful. A comment was made by a
councilor that Williams would prefer Haines use
Baker City's dog ordinance to which Mayor
Brown replied, "Haines doesn't need Baker's
dog ordinance."
City Recorder's Update
Valerie Russell reminded councilors their
Government Ethics Statement is due no later
than April 15. She also provided an update on
the Water Compliance project and expressed
frustration with the required I FA Rate Study and
the fact the City has been unable to receive a
clear, consistent answer from I FA as to whether
or not the study meets the funding
requirements.
"We're not closing out the grant until we know
the study meets their requirements," stated
Russell.
Public Works Update
Josh Proebstel provided an update of projects
which included the recycling center. He said he
has been busy making repairs to the backhoe
and said water valve and hydrant exercising is
planned to ensure they are working properly.
The pivots on the sewer property have been
fired up requiring a few repairs. Mayor Brown
harrowed the alfalfa field on the sewer property
and many rocks were picked up. Steps are
being taken to address the significant number of
ground squirrels on the property.
Proebstel said working on the City streets has
been a big focus which includes some spraying.
Doug's attention has been on the parks.
A large cottonwood with a 7 ft. diameter in City
right of way will be removed professionally.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled
for May 17 at 7 p.m.
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The CASA of Eastern
Oregon, Inc program serving
Baker, Malheur and Union
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CASA’s high standards for
quality child advocacy.
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Interim CEO/Chief Operating
Officer of the National CASA
Association, “The National
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pacity to provide excellent
advocacy to the abused and
neglected children within
their community.”
CASA of Eastern Oregon,
Inc is a non-profit organiza
tion committed to speaking
for the best interests of
abused and neglected chil
dren in the Baker, Malheur
and Union County depend
ency courts. CASA provides
highly trained volunteers who
are dedicated to every child’s
right to grow up in a safe and
permanent home. For more
information on how you can
become a CASA, contact us
at
casaeasternoregon@
gmail.com
About the National CASA
Association:
In 1976, concerned over
making
decisions about
abused and neglected chil
dren's lives without sufficient
information, a Seattle judge
conceived the idea of using
trained community volunteers
to speak for the best interests
of these children in court,
helping to ensure that they
will live in a safe and loving
environment. So successful
was this Seattle program,
that soon judges across the
country began utilizing citizen
advocates. In 1990, the U.S.
Congress encouraged the
expansion of CASA/GAL with
passage of the Victims of
Child Abuse Act. Today, there
are more than 950 National
CASA member programs
across the country, with more
than 70,000 men and women
serving as CASA or Guardian
ad Litem volunteers.
Elijah Thomas Witham, 19,
of Baker City graduated from
United States Marine Corps
boot camp at Marine Corps
Recruit Depot San Diego on
February 12, 2016. Private
First Class Witham success
fully completed 13 weeks of
intensive basic training at
MCRD San Diego in Bravo
Company, Training Platoon
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training, Private First Class
Witham achieved Expert on
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ing 10 days home on leave
he reported to Camp Pendle
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completed on April 12, 2016.
April 13, 2016,Private First
Class Witham will
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stationed at Fort Lee Virginia
to complete his Military
Occupation Specialty school
for training in Small Arms
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"Words cannot express how
proud we are of our son.
Lord protect and watch over
our young man as he serves
our country," - Russell and
Christina Witham.
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Kuhl was unable to be
present at the event, but was
well represented by two of her
daughters, Amy and Barbara.
Before and after the presenta
tion by Driggers, women
enjoyed desserts from Sweet
Wife Baking, chocolates by
Peterson Gallery and Choco
latier and savory treats by
Zephyr Bakery. Earth and Vine
was present with a no host
wine, beer, and soda bar.
Sorberiots provided coffee.
Wonderful entertainment was
provided by the Baker High
School Treble all girls choir
directed by DeeAnn Sands.
The women's celebration has
been a tradition in Baker City
for many years. The common
■effort of welcoming women and
helping them find a a place to
serve, grow and celebrate
achievement grew from the first
celebration held in the base
ment of St. Francis de Sales
Cathedral in 1988. Beginning in
1988, the proceeds from the
evening have been donated to
Photo by Gina Perkins local groups for the benefit of
School's Treble Choir
women and children.