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April 29, 2010 Front Page |
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At Historic Baker City’s Annual Awards Night on Thursday, April 22, Whit Deschner entertained the crowd with "The Wit of Whit,” which included three sets of “Whit Clips.” The event was held at Crossroads Art Center.
HBC Board President Jeff Nelson introduced the organization’s Board of Directors: Jacki Adams, Vice President; Julie Zaccone, Treasurer; Tony Corig, Terry Drever Gee, Gail Duman, Chris Dunn, Debbie Fisher and Brian Olson; Don Chance, Baker City board liaison and City Planner; and Jenny Long. He also introduced HBC Program Director Ann Mehaffy.
Nelson cited several accomplishments HBC has made in the past year including resuming the Destination Downtown façade improvement program. With these funds HBC was able to offer grants to 18 property or business owners for projects ranging from doors, windows, awnings, paint, façade repair and restoration.
“We also installed another highway sign eastbound side of I-84 between the rest stop and exit 298,” said Nelson. “This sign is similar to the Pleasant Valley highway Historic Baker City sign.”
Council Approves Budget Adjustment On D Street Project, Discusses Rally Parking
By Mark Bogart
Baker City received a special award for its 25th year as a Tree City U.S.A. during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday. Then, with some moments of conflict, the council approved three budget adjustments, but held off on a decision regarding downtown parking during the Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally. Prior to the regular meeting, the council met with attorneys to discuss ongoing litigation with the federal government regarding the right-of-way for the city’s pipeline from the watershed to its storage reservoir.
The Tree City award was presented by state Director of the Department of Forestry Marvin Brown. Brown summarized the benefits of trees to the environment, economy and people’s lifestyles. Taylor Murphy represented her 4-H club, which planted two trees at the Baker County Fair Grounds in honor of Arbor Day. Then Mayor Dennis Dorrah read a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day as April 30, 2010.
5J Reaches Settlement With BEA
Baker School District 5J and the Baker Education Association (BEA) have reached a settlement, pending final board and BEA approval, with regard to the dispute over the reduced 08-09 school year.
The agreement provides each certified teacher a one-time payment of one and one-half days of wages. In addition, the association and district completed contract negotiations for the upcoming 10-11 school year that includes freezing wages and benefits at the current rates allowing steps and experience increases already included within the current contract.
The District also agreed to provide a day and a half of professional development training for the teachers scheduled for later in 2010.
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