Wings Over Baker Airshow Returns
By Jason Smith
The Wings over Baker Airshow is returning Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, for its 8th year. For some, this may be a much-waited event due to last year's cancellation for economic reasons.
Mel Cross, who has flown for over 30 years and helps run the event, explained a little of how it all began. “It started in 2002,” said Cross. “I had to finance it, and the first few years were tough. The first year was a benefit for 85 people. I decided to do another one, and it grew.” Cross emphasized proceeds from the airshow will be given to the airport. Cross also said that when the airshow grows and more revenue is made, he would like to see a scholarship of about $1,500 or so be given to a high school student who wants to learn how to fly.
Residents Say Proposed Transmission Line Route Could Negatively Impact Oregon Trail History Tourism
By Debby Schoeningh
Idaho Power's latest proposed route for the 500 kV Boardman to Hemingway transmission line is unacceptable to Baker City resident Stan Wellman. The line route was changed from going in front of the National Historic Interpretive Center, to behind it, but is still in plain view of the old Oregon Trail, less than a mile from the Center.
"I just feel sick about this," said Wellman. "Something has to be done. We've spent years promoting the Oregon Trail and using it as an educational tool for kids, and a place to hold wagon encampments."
Wellman said the transmission line will mar the landscape that is part of the area's history.
Ginger Savage, Executive Director, Crossroads Selected To Participate In American Leadership Forum
The American Leadership Forum (ALF) of Oregon has selected Ginger Savage to participate in the statewide American Leadership Forum of Oregon program for the 2010 - 2011 year. Savage will join 20 other notable leaders from around the state to participate as part of the organization’s Class XXV Fellows Program.
The American Leadership Forum of Oregon is an independent chapter of the National American Leadership Forum, a non-profit organization that works to join and strengthen leaders in order to better serve the public good. ALF Fellows will participate in a number of seminars over the course of the coming year, concentrating on essential topics related to collaborative leadership and community building in the State of Oregon. Over 475 senior level leaders from the public, corporate and non-profit sectors throughout Oregon have completed the ALF program since its inception in 1986.
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