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August 6, 2009 Front Page |
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East-West All Stars Battle for the Kids
Photos and Article by Tim and Taralynn Taylor
Shriners Raise Over $100,000
The 57th annual Shrine All-Star Game kicked off in Baker City during the blazing heat on Saturday, Aug. 1.
The East team started the game by receiving the kickoff, and was able to make only one first down. Then they had to punt the ball to the West team, with the ball landing on the 17 yard line. The West team couldn’t move the ball, and ended their possession with the center hiking the ball over the punters head into the end zone. This gave the East team a two-point safety and the lead at 2-0.
The East team received the free kickoff, but their possession of the ball was cut short when Jared Rue, of the West team, intercepted the ball. The West team didn’t move the ball very far and had to punt. Derek Piete kicked an awesome punt that went out of bounds right on the one yard line. The East team took the ball and the quarterback, Casey Clemens, led the team the 99 remaining yards to a touchdown.
Two More Murder Victims Found Near Elgin: Suspect Gregory Cook Captured
The suspect wanted in connection with three murders in Union County, Ore., was captured Monday in Thurston County, Wash. Gregory Alvin Cook (aka Gregory Alvin Mitts), age 42, was arrested by Thurston County Sheriff's Office working in cooperation with the Union County Major Crime Team (UCMCT).
The team investigated the homicide involving Shannon M. McKillop, age 51, whose remains were discovered in Union County near Elgin, Ore. on July 24, 2009. Over the last weekend, UCMCT located two additional human remains in a secluded area north of Elgin. Investigators have probable cause to believe the same suspect, Gregory Alvin Cook (aka Gregory Alvin Mitts), age 42, is responsible for all three murders.
On Aug. 1, 2009, the UCMCT located additional human remains in a secluded area north of Elgin. Tentative identification has been made of 2 individuals. Based on the information developed during the investigation and evidence at the scene, the remains are believed to be those of Frank M. Scaramuzzi, age 50, and Jeremiah H. Johnston, age 28, both from Elgin. Appropriate notifications to next of kin have been made.
West Nile Virus Detected In Baker County
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected July 22 four miles North of Baker City. Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Corvallis confirmed the positive mosquito pool, said Jim Lunders, Manager and Biologist of the Baker Valley Vector Control District.
Lunders explained that the Baker Valley Vector Control District routinely sets 24 adult mosquito traps baited with CO2 weekly throughout Baker, Bowen and Keating Valleys. The mosquitoes caught are then identified to species, counted and pooled into groups of 10-50 and sent onto the OSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Corvallis for testing.
West Nile Virus has been previously detected in Baker County during the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 mosquito seasons. The July 22, 2009 mosquito pool is the first to be confirmed as West Nile Virus positive this season. To date there have been no human, avian or equine cases reported in Baker County this year.
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