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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR THURSDAY, NOV. 28 ■ Thanksgiving Day. FRIDAY, NOV. 29 ■ National Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Family Fun Day: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center 5 miles east of Baker City just off Highway 86; the event includes pioneer games, tall tales from the trail and a selfi e station; for $3 per person, make three seasonal crafts to take home; hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Nov. 30. SUNDAY, DEC. 1 ■ National Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Free Admission during December: Beginning Dec. 2, the center will shift to its winter schedule of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. MONDAY, DEC. 2 ■ Haines Fire Protection District Board: 7 p.m. at the Haines Library. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 ■ Baker County Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m., Courthouse, 1995 Third St. FRIDAY, DEC. 6 ■ Ragtime piano: 4:30 p.m., Crossroads, 2020 Auburn Ave. T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald November 28, 1969 Saturday is the big day for the B-8 Huntington Locomo- tives and the B-11 Pine-Eagle Spartans. Huntington is at Prospect and Pine-Eagle hosts McKen- zie at 12:30 p.m. Both football teams, each in its own class is playing for the state championship. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald November 28, 1994 A California man’s plans to build a three-screen, 330- seat movie theater in the building that houses Harold’s Used Cars have apparently gone the way of the silent fi lm. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald November 27, 2009 The Oregon Department of Transportation accepted a low bid of $4.6 million from CSI Construction of Portland and broke ground last week on a new maintenance sta- tion near the north Baker City freeway interchange. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald November 28, 2018 Bill Lee stands in his backyard and surveys the handi- work of a man whose goal for 33 years was to make Baker City children smile. Lee himself grins often, despite the face-freezing wind blowing on this overcast late November afternoon, as he looks at the dozens of colorful Christmas decorations that Sam Bass created and that have delighted thousands of kids, and no small number of adults. But Lee admits that there is also palpable pressure in following a legend. Lee emphasizes that he’s not replacing Bass, who died Aug. 28, 2017, at age 75. Lee said he hopes only to honor and to sustain the beloved holiday tradition that Bass and his wife, Nora, started at their home on 19th Street more than three decades ago. This was no minor task. It required, among much else, that Lee make fi ve trips with his pickup truck and utility trailer loaded with the wooden decorations that Sam and Nora made over the years. 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C ONTACT THE H ERALD 1668 Resort St. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: 541-523-3673 Copyright © 2019 Fax: 541-833-6414 Regional publisher Christopher Rush crush@eomediagroup.com Publisher Karrine Brogoitti kbrogoitti@lagrandeobserver. com Jayson Jacoby, editor jjacoby@bakercityherald.com Advertising email ads@bakercityherald.com Classifi ed email classified@bakercityherald.com Circulation email circ@bakercityherald.com ISSN-8756-6419 Serving Baker County since 1870 Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays except Christmas Day by the Baker Publishing Co., a part of EO Media Group, at 1668 Resort St. (P.O. Box 807), Baker City, OR 97814. Subscription rates per month are: $10.80; by mail $12.50. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Baker City Herald, P.O. Box 807, Baker City, OR 97814. Periodicals Postage Paid at Baker City, Oregon 97814 Lisa Britton/For the Baker City Herald The team of Spencer Smith, upper right, Hayden Owen, and Nico Helmreich are working with mentor Lea Gettle, lower right, as they develop a gun strap system that focuses on safety and comfort. SOLUTIONS Continued from Page 1A Here is a look at the product ideas that are in the works: Fire suppression Hunter Long has spent quite a bit of time with chemistry teacher Robert Barrington to fi gure out his product, a fi re-suppression foam that activates at 120 degrees Celsius. “Which is the temperature of fi re,” Long said. In his research, Long interviewed Baker City Fire Chief John Clark. “He said half the fi res he sees on the interstate are on semis,” Long said. His initial target market will be semi- trucks. “It’s a market that needs the product rather than wants it,” he said. The product will contain both baking soda and propionic acid that are sepa- rated by a barrier that melts at extreme heat. The two substances mix to create a foam that fi lls the engine cavity and smothers the fi re. He still has to do some math to deter- mine the proper proportions. Gun Sling The team of Hayden Owen, Spen- cer Smith and Nico Helmreich have devised a harness system that combats the annoyance of a rifl e slipping off one shoulder while hunting. Existing systems, they said, consist of one strap which means one hand is always occupied by steadying the gun. “It distributes the weight evenly as well as frees up hands,” Owen said. “It’s quick, convenient and comfortable.” Their design includes a quick-release buckle. “Softer than normal plastic so the click is quieter,” Smith said. To determine their market the team turned to state departments of fi sh and wildlife. They found that 13.7 million people bought hunting licenses, and of those, 11.6 million hunt big game. BAXTER “I believe that I am unique- ly qualifi ed to return to Baker Continued from Page 1A County and serve in this Baxter will serve the important position,” Baxter remainder of Shirtcliff’s term, stated in a press release. which continues through the He has seven years of ex- end of 2020. perience as a deputy district Baxter will run for a four- attorney in Union and Wal- year term in the May 2020 lowa counties, including the election. past two as the chief deputy Baxter grew up in Baker in Union County. City, where his father served “I have been encouraged by as district attorney before law enforcement offi cers, law- being elected as Circuit Court yers, public offi cials and citi- judge. zens to run for this position,” The younger Baxter, who Baxter stated in the press currently serves as Union release. “I have spoken with County’s chief deputy district the district attorney about attorney, announced in his offi ce and I am gathering October that he would fi le input from as many sources for the Baker County district as possible so that I can attorney position. continue the good work being done by law enforcement.” Please Help Us Help Others YOU can make a difference! 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They are creating a universal design that can fi t a variety of bottles. Eco-friendly hygiene items Gracie Farber and Payton Jones are working on packaging ideas that are more friendly to the environment. Their ideas include refi lls on liquids such as shampoo, conditioner and face wash at a discounted price. Baxter recalled that his seventh birthday was the day his father was sworn in as Baker County district attorney. “I grew up around the law and gained an appreciation for it,” Baxter stated in the press release. “I understand the importance of the fair application of the law for all people. I strive to handle my criminal cases with common sense and dignity.” Baxter served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brazil from 2004 to 2006. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 2008. He attended and graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2012. Greg Baxter and his wife, Kacey, have four children, ages 11, 7, 5, and 2. He is an active member of the Rotary Club, coaches his children in sports, and serves in his church. Baxter is a board member for Shelter from the Storm, a domestic violence shelter in La Grande, and he is a member of Union County’s Treatment Court, Multi-Dis- ciplinary Child Abuse Team, Sexual Assault Response Team, and Domestic Violence Team. He also volunteers for the Union County Victim’s Impact Panel, and has vol- unteered as a judge of high school mock trial competi- tions. N EWS OF R ECORD POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations CRIMINAL TRESPASSING II: Aaron La Varr Daniels, 41, of St. Jude Novena May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorifi ed, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude Worker of Miracles, pray for us. (Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 8th day your prayer will be anserwed. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised.) Thank you St. Jude for granting my petition. MAW Best Friends of Baker Saturday Market Open EVERY Saturday 8 AM - 2 PM DONATE BAGS OF UNOPENED PET FOOD AND GET 10% OFF! 2950 Church St, Baker City (fi rst left after Broadway turns into 10th) We accept debit, credit, cash & checks! Donations accepted Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 9-1 (All proceeds benefi t the animals of Baker County) 1860 Plum St., Monday, at the Baker County Jail where he is being held on other charges. Daniels is accused of trespassing at the Eldorado Inn at 695 Camp- bell St., on Oct. 30, according to court documents. STRANGULATION (Domestic): Tia Ralynn Gibbs, 40, of 1660 Church St., 11:24 a.m. Monday, at her home; jailed. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce Arrests, citations PERJURY and FALSE SWEAR- ING (Baker County Circuit Court warrants): John Taylor Rohner, 29, of 43049 Wingville Road, 9:41 a.m. Monday, at the Sheriff’s Offi ce; jailed and later released on bail. According to court documents, Rohner is charged with the crimes based on his “declaration of eligibility” on Feb. 20, 2018, in Baker County that he had not participated in a diversion program for driving under the infl uence in the 15 years prior to sentencing. Court records show he had participat- ed in a DUII diversion program in March 2014 in Umatilla County, according to the District Attorney’s Offi ce. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE (Union County warrant): Brandy Dawn Arthur, 27, of 3311 Place St., 2:18 p.m. Monday, at the Baker County Jail where she was being held for Union County authorities. Mobile Service Outstanding Computer Repair Any issue $40 fl at rate Call or Text 24/7 Dale Bogardus 541-297-5831 If your computer is being a turkey give me a call! www.outstandingcomputerrepair.com Refurbished Desktop & Laptops For Sale House calls (let me come to you!) Drop Offs & Remote Services are Available All credit cards accepted
