Photo by David Conn
Storm clouds gather over the Wallowa Mountains near Halfway. The town is snuggled into one of most picturesque valleys anywhere in the world –– home to a total of 24 mountain summits and peaks.
Baker County Commission Meets: Ellingson Zone Change Approved
By Eden Taylor
After the second public hearing held during the regular session of the County Commission Meeting on May 6th, the Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the zone change for the Ellingson property in Halfway. The Planning staff will prepare an order that the commissioners will sign. There is a 21-day appeal period that began May 6.
The property is located on Sawmill Cutoff Lane and bordered by Pine Town Lane and the Baker Homestead Highway. It is 27.93 acres. The zone will change from the Industrial zone to a zone based on the Limited Use Combining Zone. David Gene Moore had removed any objections to the change in a letter from J. David Coughlin to the Baker County Planning Department the previous day.
After some discussion, it was determined that the Watchman’s quarters and the Quarters/Temporary Housing in Conjunction with Industrial Use be made conditional uses (subject to Planning Commission review).
Eleven Involved In Valley Avenue Fight: Five Arrested
By Debby Schoeningh
One of the largest fights Sgt. Kirk McCormick with the Baker City Police Department said he has seen in some time erupted Sunday night, May 10, at a residence on Valley Avenue. Eleven people were involved.
Five were arrested on charges of third degree assault, riot and harassment. McCormick said pending further investigation, other charges may be made. Those arrested were:
Dan Dixon, 22 of Baker City
Kyle Dixon, 20 of Baker City
Anthony Mailman, 24 of La Grande
Peter Morales, 24, of La Grande
Benjamin Woods, 26, of La Grande
Mailman and Morales were also cited for being felons in possession of a weapon, and Woods for interfering with a police officer.
There are also two suspects who are being investigated in the incident, Thomas Goodwin, 20 of Baker City and Joe Infante, 18 of Baker City.
The victims were:
Julie Gonzales, 25, of Baker City
Dustin Melgarejo, 21, of Baker City
Homer Relaford, 35, of Baker City
Shalon Spriet, 20, of Baker City
OTECC Board Members Re-Elected At Annual Meeting
Burns — Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative’s (OTECC) 23rd annual meeting of members was held Saturday, May 9, at the Harney County Memorial Building in Burns, Ore.
A large crowd of OTECC members enjoyed live music played by the Burns area band, The Johnson Brothers. About 65 raffle gifts were given away during the course of the meeting. The opening door prize, a digital camera, was won by George McGee, Jr. of Burns; the grand prize winner, Erma Wright of Baker City took home an LG air conditioner.
During the business portion of the meeting, Board President Gary Miller reflected on the 20th Anniversary celebrated by OTECC in October of 2008. In doing so, he focused on how the seven guiding principles of cooperatives have helped shape the success of OTECC.
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