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December 15, 2011 Front Page |
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Photo by George Roach
DOGS WELCOME ON NEW LOOP —Do you often wish you could bring Fido when you head to the mountain for a day of skiing? But the dog isn’t happy just hanging out in the car all day! Anthony Lakes has added a loop at Mud Lake to make your four-legged friends happy. The trail is open to cross-country skis and snow shoes. From left, ski instructors Steve Edwards and Terry Edvalson enjoy an early romp with their pals.
Council Approves Angled Parking On Resort Street
By Mark Bogart
A divided 4 -3 reversal of a decision on Resort Street parking didn't dampen the holiday spirits of the Baker City Council Tuesday night. After the second extensive discussion of the redesign of Resort Street, Councilor Aletha Bonebrake's change of heart was enough to approve an option that will continue diagonal parking on the street.
The Council also accepted the bequest of assets valued at about $900,000 from the estate of the late Tony Silvers. Silvers asked that most of the money be used for planting and maintaining street trees in Baker City.
Resort Street
The Resort Street issue brought out downtown business and property owners who were concerned about the loss of parking spaces if parallel parking was established on both sides. Lance Adams, owner of Sycamore Tree outlined a history of decisions going back to 1997 in which the city supported the current design with angled parking on the east side and parallel on the west.
Wegener Releases School Weapons Policy (Version 7)
By Doyle Perry
There was another attempt to rescind the Administrative Rule on Weapons Policy at Baker 5J School District during Tuesday night’s School Board meeting. A motion that was not on the agenda was proposed again by board member Kyle Knight with a second again by Jim Longwell. The other three board members, Chair Lynne Burroughs, Mark Henderson and Andrew Bryan again rejected that motion.
Knight said at the heart of his motion was the appearance of “Weapons Free Zone” postings. Knight said his objections were to the fact that there are more of those signs than “Drug Free Zone” or other designations. In a recent letter to the Editor, Knight stated, “During the November meeting a resident pointed out we are stepping out of bounds with the current weapons policy.”
Local resident and owner of Powder River Precision, Inc. in Baker City, Daniel Batchelor, was also at this week’s meeting. Batchelor recently was reported as wanting to reverse the Administrative Rule regulating the possession of handguns on school district policy by people with a concealed handgun license. Batchelor said the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) set policy that they know could not stand. He indicated that with a little more work on the implementation of the AR, “We’ll have the best possible outcome.” Batchelor praised the hard work Superintendent Wegener has done, and recommended that “we shake off the dust.”
Bert Vanderwall Receives Ski Oregon Award
The Gene Landsmann Gemütlichkeit Award is given each year in recognition of one individual, nominated by the membership of Ski Oregon, who exemplifies the spirit of Gene Landsmann, an ambassador of skiing, and the concept of Gemütlichkeit.
This year’s deserving recipient is Bert Vanderwall, a long time promoter of Anthony Lakes Ski Area. Vanderwall has been a presence at the ski area since its beginning in the early sixties. Having served many roles in the operation of the ski area, he knows the mountain like no one else. Now in his 80s, he still skis several times a week and never hesitates to strike up a conversation while on the lift, coming down the mountain, or relaxing in the lodge. He personally knows the regular skiers and becomes an instant friend to visitors and newcomers. His nomination for this award was supported by many who he has touched over the years.
Bert’s heritage is Anthony Lakes. His father, Roy, ran the rope tow and later the poma lift. He was an original stock holder in the ski area, when the locals pooled their resources to build the initial structures and tows. Bert knows every inch of the mountain, and the backside. It’s not just that skiing is in his blood...Anthony Lakes is in his blood. Over the years, Bert has worn many hats. He has been Mountain Manager, Ski School Director, Backside Tour Guide, in charge of lodge accommodations, groomer, maintenance man, ski patrol and mostly a gracious mountain host. Through all, his enthusiasm that has not diminished over the decades.
A presentation will be made to Bert on Feb. 2, 2012 in Baker City. For more information on the event and how you can participate, please contact Anthony Lakes Ski area, 541.856.3277 ex. 12.
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