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December 3, 2009 Front Page |
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Second Annual Turkey Trot Raises $3,300 To Feed The Needy
Nearly 300 runners and walkers lined up on Main Street in front of Kicks Sportswear for the second annual 5K Turkey Trot last Thursday morning. Donations benefit the Nazarene Church’s Northwest Compassion Center. Almost a ton of donated food items were collected in addition to over $3,300.
The men’s winners were: 1. James Schmeits, 2. Jason Hardrath, 3. Micah Johnson.
The women’s winners were: 1.Robbie Langrell, 2. Robin Welter, 3. Frances Langrell.
Participants were treated to hot coffee and cocoa, as well as prizes donated by various businesses from around the Baker City area.
City Council Approves HBC To Continue Management Of Main Street Program, Selects Airport Engineering Firm
By Mark Bogart
The Baker City Council worked quickly through its agenda at the Nov. 24 meeting. It approved the selection of an airport engineering firm and the continued designation of Historic Baker City (HBC) to manage the Main Street Program included in the Economic Improvement Plan. The council also accepted the retirement and temporary rehiring of an employee.
The meeting began with the approval of the “consent agenda,” which included minutes for three prior meetings and the certification of the recall election results. The need to approve three sets of minutes resulted from councilors’ desire to clarify summaries of their statements regarding the firing of former City Manager Steve Brocato and related issues in past meetings. This time the minutes were approved unanimously with only one minor correction. The recall effort was formally completed with the certifying of results. Both Mayor Dennis Dorrah and Councilor Beverly Calder withstood the recall attempt in November. In the election, 938 people voted to recall Dorrah while 2,288 voted no. Calder’s results were 1,036 yes votes and 2,187 opposed.
Civil War For The Roses Baker’s Grant Johnson To Play For OSU Beavers
By Eden Taylor
Today (Dec. 3) is a significant day in Oregon. It is the day Oregon State and Oregon clash college football’s “Civil War.” It’s when loving friends and families are torn apart for a few hours because most of us have definite opinions on which team should win.
The OSU Beavers will visit the U of O Ducks in Autzen Stadium. The game will begin at 6 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN.
The Civil War has a long history. While it only lasts a few hours, the week prior becomes a labyrinth of analyzation. Who has the better running back? Who has the better coach? Will this defense be able to stop that offense? Who has the cleaner shoes? Whose quarterback is better looking? Etc. Once analyzed into the ground, the game can finally begin.
Ulrey Announces Retirement
By Eden Taylor
Baker 5J Superintendent Don Ulrey submitted a letter to the School Board announcing that he will retire on April 29, 2010. He said he is retiring with very mixed emotions. He has served children and schools in Oregon for over 40 years.
In his letter Ulrey stated, “I am very proud of all of you; the students, teachers, board members, support staff, administrators and district office staff for your dedication and commitment to excellence. “ He further wrote that, “The accomplishments of staff and students are evident as I step away from the best school district with the best staff in Eastern Oregon. I will miss you.” Ulrey reemphasized that point at the board meeting on Nov. 23, “I really mean it.”
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