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About The Record-courier. (Haines, Baker County, Oregon) 1932-2016 | View Entire Issue (April 28, 2016)
5*1 ****“******ECRLOT 0074A**C007 BAKER COUNTY LIBRARY 2400 RESORT ST BAKER CITY OR 97814-2721 «5 years in Baker Coun Exp 05/07/2016 ""«B ECEIVE Brian Vegter painted several of the sweet paintings in every body's favorite sweet shop in Baker City....Sweet Wife Baking. Thursday, April 28, 2016 Est. Haines 1901 ~ Haines, Baker County, Oregon Volume 115, Number 17 • 12 Pages • $1 Kick Off Wildfire Prevention Month By Gina Perkins The Record-Courier is celebrating 115 years in Baker County with an Open House to be held this Sunday, May 1,2016 at the office in Haines from 1-4 p.m. W.D. Nelson established the Haines Record in 1901. It was located on the corner north of the Odd Fellows Hall in Haines. A fired destroyed the newspa per plant and office in 1926 and the of fice was located to the Wilcox building in Haines. An article appearing in the Haines Record on July 20,1928 began with the headline which read, "New Owners for News and Record." "A deal was completed this week which changes the ownership of the North Powder News and the Haines Record, the new owner being C.M. Brin- ton of Marcus, Washington., who Au gust 1 will assume full control of both publications." "Mr. Brinton is a man of wide newspa per experience and has also operated successfuljob printing establishments in other cities. He is bringing with him equipment to make the plant at which both papers are printed, one of the most up to date shops in this section of the county." "The Brinton family will make their home in Haines and will continue to print and publish both papers. Two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Brinton are experienced in the business and will also assist in the publishing business." "Mrs. C. Hancock, former owner of the Record, will leave after August 1, 1928 with her mother to make her home in Seattle, Washington. E.G. Woolley, former owner of the North Powder News expects to make a trip back through the middle west before he makes definite arrangements for the fu ture." On August 1,1928, Charles Mackay Brinton in his very first editorial for the Haines Record wrote, "As an nounced previously, and as will be noted at the head of the column, the Record this week begins publica tion under new ownership and management." "The retiring publishers have al ready given us an introduction, probably more praiseful than we deserve and we can only add that we have taken over the Record with only two purposes. First, and it only comes first because we have come to the conclusion after years of life and experience that it is most impor tant, to make a home for ourselves and family in a healthful climate and among people who make desirable neighbors and friends. Second, to be of such serv ice of the community as to earn suffi cient to enjoy those things which make life worthwhile. We like the small towns and have faith in their future, notwith standing the current tendency to belittle county life..." ..."In following the previous editor and publisher, wè realize That-we must be alert to keep the paper up to the stan dard they established and every sub scriber, advertiser, and patron be rest assured the present publisher and his assistants will exert every energy to give the community a real newspaper. Finally, we have no pet theories to pro mote nor new or old "isms" to advocate, and our only guide in editorial work will Justus Addresses New Audience at Forum Greater Bowen Valley Rural Fire Protection District would like to invite the community to attend their open house May 7, 2016 from 10- 2 p.m. The event will be held at the at the fire station on Hwy-7 at mile pos,t 41 to help kick off wildfire community preparedness month. For more information, call the fire station at 541-523- 3688 or visit our website. Food Co-Op Celebrating 40th Anniversary Photo/story by Susie Busch This photo of Charles was taken during WW I and he Is wearing a Campaign Hat. Photos were submitted by Paul Ingram who lives in the Sweet Home area now. Ingram, age 80, is a grandson of Charles M. and Elizabeth Brinton. be just common sense, such as the average American possesses, with a tolerance for other peoples ideas and opinions." See CHARLES on page 12 Blair First Female Lieutenant By Gina Perkins Photo credit to Baker County Library (Above) McCord Collection - Fire Department build ings. The team Brig and Eagle is hitched to second of the fire wagons. Photo taken 1910-1915. Photo by G|na Perkins Sara Blair is first woman to be promoted to Lieutenant in the history of the Baker City Fire Department. Photo by Gina Perkins Remember your wonderful Mom on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8 (and every day) Sara Blair is the first woman in the 100 year plus history of the Baker City Fire Department to be promoted to Lieutenant. Blair was bom and raised in Baker and while she left for education and training says it was always her goal to come home and have a successful career here. Blair will have been with the Baker City Fire Department 12 years on May 12. She has excelled in rigorous and extensive training, preparation, testing, and interviewing resulting in earning the very competitive promotion. Chief Mark John explained the assessment and interview process which was over the course of two days beginning on April 4 with a written test. It was followed by an assessment of skills and knowledge, the largest component of the process. A tactical simulator and mock employee conflict scenario followed by an interview the Chief rounded out the process. "Sara is the one who prevailed," Baker City Family History Day Saturday, May 7 9 a.m. at the LDS Church Hughes Lane Haines Fireworks Fundraiser May 14 Frontier Restaurant 6 p.m. Dinner Tickets are limited stated John. "There is tremendous pressure and added responsibility that comes along with this," added John. The added responsibilities and liabili ties are in addition to the core func tions of being part of the Department. Long before the arduous interview and assessment process, Blair took the opportunity to participate in two Lieu tenant rotations. "It's like an internship and provides the chance to be mentored," explained Blair. She explained there are many oppor tunities for youth who might be inter ested in pursuing a similar career to obtain experience. "There are avenues for kids including Explorer or Cadet programs. Several kids have grown up in the local departments and kids (or adults) can contact any of the departments and ask for permission to do a ride along," Blair said. There are definitely career paths if students have an interest. "It's achievable, but competitive," concluded Blair. Remember our Open House this Sunday! Baker-. Food Co-op is celebrating 40 years in business, and the public is invited to join the celebration on Friday, May 6 from 4-6 pm. Come and enjoy meet ing friends as you taste free samples of many foods, register for door prizes, and take advantage of a Co-op membership discount. Baker Food Co-op has been supplying wholesome natural foods and products to the people of Baker County and northeastern Oregon for the past 40 years. The Co-op has a rich history beginning with its inception as a buying club at Ramon and Carolyn Lara's home. Ramon and Carolyn are still active members, and we honor them for their many years of involvement and leadership. The Co-op is truly unique because it operates prima rily through the efforts of dedicated working members, and three equally dedicated part-time staff. Working members not only receive a discount on purchases, but they find that the Co-op is a great place to make lasting friendships as well as promote the spirit of cooperation while serving the community, which is the core foundation of the Co-op. Anyone can shop at Baker Food Co-op, but people find that buying a life time membership for just $25 per household pays big dividends! A 15 percent discount off purchases is yours for the first month. See CO-OP on page 12 4005 23rd Street • PO Box 226 Baker City, OR 97814 (541) 523-3616
