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December 27, 2007 Front Page |
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Best Friends Receives $30,000 Donation For Animal Shelter
Leo Brookshire, a resident of Baker City since 1958, presented Best Friends of Baker, Inc., local animal rescue group, with a check for $30,000. Mr. Brookshire, known as “Leo” requested the donation go to the animal shelter fund.
Leo said that he grew up on a ranch and has a love for animals. He has always had a dog and sometimes more than one. Bird dogs and spaniels are his favorites. He no longer has a dog, but has two cats as roommates.
“I hope others will follow my lead and contribute to a much needed shelter in Baker County. There are lots of things to donate to and people forget about the animals,” said Brookshire.
Baker City’s New Dog Helps Deter Local Drug Use
By Debby Schoeningh
Turbo, the Baker City Police Department’s new drug detection dog has been busy since joining the force this fall. Lt. Brian Harvey said Turbo and his handler Officer Wayne Chastain have been deployed several times by the City Police Department, Oregon State Police, Parole and Probation, and the Baker County Sheriff’s Department.
Harvey said Turbo’s drug sniffing abilities have led to the arrest or citations of five individuals on drug related charges and the seizure of 50 grams of marijuana. Of those arrests, one seizure was made of 43.7 grams of marijuana, which Harvey said was packaged in small quantities that indicates it was intended for sale. The searches and seizures took place at both residences and during traffic stops.
Harvey said it is doubtful that officers would have been able to locate all of the drugs in these cases without Turbo’s help.
Brocato’s Vision For Baker City Involves Update To City’s Comprehensive Plan
By Brian Addison
In a recent interview and conversation, Baker City Manager Steve Brocato explained a long-term vision for the future of the city. Brocato’s vision for Baker City begins in the present with city council’s authorization to begin the Baker City Comprehensive Plan update process and the city’s participation in Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) grant funding programs.
An addition to the agenda at the Dec. 11, 2007 Baker City Council meeting resulted in the unanimous authorization of Resolution 3585, A Resolution Supporting a Request for a Technical Assistance Grant Through the DLCD. By passing the resolution, city council has also stated unanimous support for the Baker City Comprehensive Plan Update process.
Grove St. Residents Watch Another Car Wreck End Up In Their Front Yard
Photo and Story by Brian Addison
Rob Hardy, who lives with his family on the corner of Madison and Grove Streets in Baker City, has witnessed numerous accidents in front of his residence. Hardy has attended several past city council meetings to point out the dangers at uncontrolled intersections in town.
“These are not fender-benders, these are serious accidents that are ending up in our front yards,” Hardy told the previous Baker City Council.
After Hardy approached city council, the city did a traffic count on the intersections of Madison Street and Grove Street, and Grove Street and Church Street. Both intersections have historically been uncontrolled and remain uncontrolled.
After an accident on Monday morning involving a 1998 Dodge pickup truck and a 2004 Ford Escape, one of the vehicles ended up in the Hardy’s front yard nearly taking out a tree. Luckily, there were no children in the front yard at the Hardy residence at the time.
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