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    BUSINESS: Baker City business owners sound off on the new minimum wage hike.

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    LOCAL: Heart n Home Hospice Director gets Patriotic Employer award. PAGE 9

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    ORGANIZERS FEAR SOME IN COMMUNITY ARE AGAINST EVENT, BMCC GIVES INFORMATION, MARIJUANA DISCUSSED BRIEFLY

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  • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016

    Local2 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS

    News of Record Community Calendar JAIL ROSTER

    FINLEY, Jeffrey STEWART, Troy BENADUM, Derek DELURY, Noah TUGMAN, Michael SPRAGUE, Travis GRIGGS, Corey CLARK, DexterBRUCE, Justin PFAFF, Buddy SCHULTE, MichaelURLACHER, JohnWINSTON, BrandyDAWSON, TaraDEHERRERA, KyleKOCHSMEIER, Shawnia DARNELL, Jason ROPER JR, John BARGER, Thomas BARNETT, Desiree CARPENTER, Anna GAGNON, Roderick SYPHERD, CrystolGRAY, RobertHARDING, JestinPREVO, Loren ANDERS, TylerMYERS-GABIOLA, MichaelSCOTT, AustinYATTAW, Anthony HARSHMAN, MatthewROMINE, David HANSON, Coty KEEFE, TimothyWEISS, Jamie WITTER, RobertHODEL, Cody MYERS, Anthony SCHLAHT, NathanELKSHOULDER, Ida

    POLICE LOG

    Doud, Matthew Wayne. 2/19. War-rant for Criminal Mischief II. Benadum, Derek Allen. 2/19. Clack-amas County Circuit Court Warrant. Delury, Noah Levon. 2/19. Wallowa County warrant for probation viola-tion. Simonis, Floyd Rea . 2/20. Posses-sion of Controlled Substance. Melchoir, Shyla Dawn. 2/20. Animal Neglect II. Dougherty, Anthony Curtis. 2/20. Criminal Trespass I. Glerup, Nicholas Wade. 2/20. Criminal Mischief I. Keller, Anita Dawn. 2/21. DUII.

    FUNERAL NOTICES

    Albert Lawrence Butch Garrett was welcomed back home into the light on February 2, 2016. He was 68 years old. Butch is survived by �K�L�V���Z�L�I�H���0�R�U�J�D�Q���&�D�X�O�¿���H�O�G�������2�Q���O�L�Q�H��condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

    LaMar Gardiner, 70 a resident of Baker City, OR died Sunday at his home. Mr. Gardiner will be taken to Ogden, UT for graveside services.Services under the direction of Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR 97814.

    Christine Lillard, 69, a resident of Baker City, OR died Tuesday at Meadowbrook Place, Baker City, OR.Services under the direction of Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St. Baker city, OR 97814 To light a candle in

    memory of Christine, please visit; www.colestributecenter.com.

    Roy Munsell, 85, formerly of Rich-land and LaGrande, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Springcreek Assisted Living in Ontario, Oregon. A Traditional Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 1:00 p.m. MST at Sunrise Christian Church 968 SW 30th Street Ontario, Oregon. For those who wish to make a memorial donation in memory of Roy, may do so to the OHSU Al-zheimers through Tamis Pine Valley Funeral Home PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispineval-leyfuneralhome.com

    Glenna Joann Bond, 86 of Vale, Oregon died at her home on Mon-day, February 22, 2016. A Tradi-tional Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 4, at 1:00 at the Vale Christian Church. Interment will follow at the Valley View Cemetery in Vale. Friends are invited to join to join the family for a reception im-mediately following the interment at the Vale Christian Church. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

    Richard Hansen, 72, of Baker City, died on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Baker City, Oregon. Ar-rangements are under the direction of Tamis Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com

    CASINO NIGHT AT THE BAKER HERITAGE MUSEUM

    Saturday, February 27, Please join the Friends of the Baker Heritage Museum for our annual Casino Night Fundraiser - Night at Old Auburn on February 27th 6-10 p.m. Tickets are available at the Museum, Chamber of Commerce, Bettys Books and other locations in Baker City. You can also purchase them on our website bakerheritagemuseum.com. Hurry - ticket prices go up after February 21st.

    LEAP INTO ACTION POTLUCK AND GAME NIGHT

    Saturday, February 27, 5 p.m. Sumpter Valley �&�R�P�P�X�Q�L�W�\���9�R�O�X�Q�W�H�H�U�V�����6�9�&�9�����L�V���D���Q�R�Q���S�U�R�¿���W��dedicated to improving the quality of life in Sumpter Valley. Our Leap into Action Potluck and Game Night will have a very short presentation on our ambitious goals, then food and fun. SVCV will provide ham, table service, coffee, and water. Bring a salad, dessert, or side dish to share. Bring your fa-vorite non-alcoholic beverage for yourself and your favorite game for others to join in. The ping pong table will be set up after dinner. Directions: Sumpter Schoolhouse Community Center, one block up Mill Street past Stage Stop Gas Station.

    STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Wednesday, March 2 through March 5, State 1A Basketball Tournament. Top 8 Boys and top 8 Girls basketball teams in the State of Oregon. These are the small schools.

    EASTERN OREGON MINING ASSOCIATION MEETING

    Friday, March 1, 6 p.m. in the Baker City Council Chambers.

    COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SESSION Wednesday, March 2, 9 a.m. at the Baker County Courthouse.

    ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK BANQUET�������6�D�W�X�U�G�D�\�����0�D�U�F�K�������������S���P�����’�L�Q�Q�H�U�����5�D�I�À���H�V�����*�D�P�H�V����Live and Silent Auctions. Held at the Baker City Elks Lodge.

    MAIN STREET ROUND TABLE Tuesday, March 8. Every business owner, man-ager and employee are invited to attend Business Round Table. We pick a topic each month to talk about in advance and spend a little time catching up with whats happening in our fellow Baker County Businesses. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 8-9 at the Little Bagel Shop.

    BAKER CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m. in the Baker City Coun-cil Chambers.

    BAKER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

    Wednesday, March 16, 7-9 p.m. in the Baker City Council Chambers.

    ANNUAL REPUBLICAN BANQUET Saturday, March 19 at the Sunridge Inn. Special guest speak is Congressman Greg Walden. State �5�H�S�����&�O�L�I�I���%�H�Q�W�]���K�D�V���F�R�Q�¿���U�P�H�G���Z�L�W�K���R�W�K�H�U���F�D�Q�G�L�G�D�W�H�V��pending. $35 per ticket, prime rib dinner included. Call Baker County Republican Chair Suzan Ellis Jones at 541.519.5035 for more information.

    NRAC The next Baker County Natural Resources Advi-sory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 3 p.m. The agenda includes sec-tional edits, presented by the Forestry subcommittee.

    POWDER RIVER FRIENDS OF NRA The annual banquet and fundraiser is May 7th, 4 p.m. at the Baker Events Center. We support youth programs and shooting sports in Baker County! Learn more at www.prfnra.org.

    Obituaries Ethel Louise MorrisBaker City, 1951-2016 Ethel Louise Morris, 64, of Baker City passed away at her residence on February 16, 2016 in Baker City, Oregon. Arrange-ments are pending through Grays West & Co. Ethel was born on June 12, 1951 to Leonard and Anna (Taylor) Stokes in Macon, Missouri. On March 10, 1968, Ethel married Phillip Morris in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked as a Comp-troller and eventually became the Vice President of Winpac Lane Corpora-tion for 11 years; in 2007 she retired. Her career was one of her greatest accom-plishments. Ethel enjoyed garden-�L�Q�J�����¿���V�K�L�Q�J�����V�H�Z�L�Q�J�����D�Q�G��reading when she had time and was a member of the Missouri Grange Quilting Club. Ethel is survived by her son Christopher Morris of Riverside, California, her daughter Cheryl Thompson of Hesperia, California, her sister in-law Ann Arends and brother in-law Robert Arends of Baker City, Oregon. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Her husband, Phillip Morris, preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Heart and Home Hospice of Baker

    City through Grays West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Baker City, OR. 97814 To light a candle in honor of Ethel, please visit: www.grayswest.com.

    Robert Bob SmithBaker City, 1928-2016 Robert Bob Smith, 87, of Baker City, died on February 18, 2016 at Settlers Park Assisted Liv-ing Facility in Baker City. A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, Febru-ary 25, 2016 ~ 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City with Military Honors. Robert LeRoy was born on January 22, 1928 in La Grande, Oregon to Glenn and Veda (Wicks) Smith. Bob attended high school in La Grande Oregon. Just before graduation he joined the Navy. He continued to pursue his high school diploma while being at sea. When Bobs high school class in La Grande gradu-�D�W�H�G�����W�K�H���1�D�Y�\���À���H�Z���K�L�P��home so he could gradu-ate with his class. Un-beknownst to his fellow classmates, he had his navy uniform under his gradua-tion robe. After he had his diploma in hand, it was back onto the ship. After an honor-able discharge, he went on to college to pursue a teaching credential using

    his GI bill and attended Eastern Oregon University. On August 24, 1961, Bob married Alice Aldeen Poe in Reno, Nevada. They enjoyed a wonder-ful and busy life with four children. Bob taught 10 years in Enterprise, Oregon starting in 1951, teaching 7th grade math and science. He then took a teaching position at Baker in 1961 and taught mostly the 6th grades for 20 years. He retired after thirty years of teaching to take over the family business with Alice at Poe Motor Company after the death of Alices parents. Bob and Alice eventu-ally were able to retire and they enjoyed it. He and Alice would take a trip to Canada every �\�H�D�U�������+�H���O�R�Y�H�G���W�R���¿���V�K�����K�D�G��a great sense of humor and loved to take pictures with his Polaroid camera. Smile and youd get a magical snapshot that ap-peared before your eyes. He was a prankster and enjoyed each and every minute of it. If Bob was awake, then the whole house was awake. These last many years, Bob enjoyed daily visits to McDonalds or trips over to Wal-Mart. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Alice in 2009. Bob is survived by his children Karen Sammis and her husband Jim, of Ottawa, Kansas, Russ Smith of Elgin, Oregon, Terri Hutton and her hus-band Mike of Baker City, and David Smith and his wife Sue of North Powder; 12 grandchildren and many great great grandchildren; longtime friend Jewel Boucher. For those who would like to make a memorial dona-tion in memory of Bob, may do so to the Ronald McDonald House in Boise, Idaho. through Tamis Pine Valley Funeral Home PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispi-nevalleyfuneralhome.com.

    Micheline CaprioSumpter, 1924-2016

    Micheline Caprio, 92, of Sumpter, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at St, Alphonsus Hospital in Baker City. A memorial service will be held this Spring (time and date to be announced). Micheline was born and raised in France. �������$�I�W�H�U���¿���Q�L�V�K�L�Q�J���V�F�K�R�R�O���V�K�H��studied to become a nurse/midwife and worked for a hospital in Paris deliver-ing babies and helping in surgery. She moved to the U.S.A. in 1959 and lived in Wal-nut Creek, California until she moved to Sumpter, Oregon in 2012. Micheline studied at the San Francisco State University and received a Bachelor Of Science/Clini-cal Science Degree, and then went on to study at the Diablo Valley College and received an Associate In Arts Degree. She was a beautiful artist and loved to draw & paint. She loved animals and gardening. There wasnt �D���À���R�Z�H�U���V�K�H���F�R�X�O�G�Q�¶�W���J�U�R�Z��or an animal she wouldnt Feed! Micheline is survived by her daughter Jackie Braga of Dunedin, Florida; four grandchildren, Shir-ley Bender of Sumpter, Oregon. David Williams of Brentwood, California. Tracey Robins of Mont-gomery, Texas. Dyani Gib-son of Edmond, Oklahoma; six Great Grandchildren; seven great great grand-children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michel Cardonner & Victorine Frances and her husband Russell Caprio. Those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Micheline, may do so to Best Friends of Baker Inc., through Tamis Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Ser-vices PO Box 543 Half-way, Oregon 97834. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispi-nevalleyfuneralhome.com.

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    A sample of local business owners and operators expressed their opinions recently, regard-ing the potential effects of controversial Senate Bill 1532, which declares an emergency, and raises State minimum wages via a three-tiered, statewide/urban/rural system, begin-ning on July 1 of this year. The bill was passed by the Senate on Thursday, Febru-ary 11, and a week later, by the House, on February 18, and, will take effect, once signed by Governor Kate Brown. The bill, introduced by the Oregon Senate on Feb-ruary 1, amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 653.025, the minimum wage rate, with language �F�R�Y�H�U�L�Q�J���H�D�F�K���¿�V�F�D�O���\�H�D�U��through 2023, varying also �D�F�F�R�U�G�L�Q�J���W�R���L�Q�À�D�W�L�R�Q���U�D�W�H�V��annually after that. Section 1 of ORS 653.025 was amended to include the following rates statewide: from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017, $9.75; from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, $10.25; from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, $10.75; from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, $11.25; from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, $12.00; from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, $12.75; from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, $13.50; and, after June 30, 2023, begin-ning July 1, a rate adjusted �D�Q�Q�X�D�O�O�\���I�R�U���L�Q�À�D�W�L�R�Q�� Exceptions to the state-wide rates are included in two categories: metropoli-tan districts, and, nonurban counties. Metropolitan dis-tricts include the following rates: from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017, $9.75; from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, 11.25; from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, $12.00; from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, $12.50; from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, $13.25; from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, $14.00; from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, $14.75; and, after June 30, 2023, beginning July 1, no less than $1.25 more than the yearly determined minimum wage, adjusted �D�Q�Q�X�D�O�O�\���I�R�U���L�Q�À�D�W�L�R�Q�� Nonurban counties include the following rates: from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017, $9.50; from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, $10; from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, $10.50; from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020, $11.00; from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, $11.50; from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, $12.00; from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, $12.50; and, after June 30, 2023, beginning July 1, no less than $1.00 per hour less than the yearly determined minimum wage, adjusted �D�Q�Q�X�D�O�O�\���I�R�U���L�Q�À�D�W�L�R�Q�� The following are considered nonurban counties according to the bill: Baker, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Uma-tilla, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties. Dr. Sheryl Blankenship, co-owner of Baker Vision Clinic, at 2150 3rd Street, with Dr. Leslie Elms, said, I worry greatly for our

    State, in that new busi-nesses will not look at our State with this coming in, because its going to be �Y�H�U�\���G�L�I�¿�F�X�O�W�����S�D�U�W�L�F�X�O�D�U�O�\��for a new business to start up, so that is very upset-ting. Existing business-esIve already had some tell me, they dont know if they will be able to stay in business, with this change. And, certainly, in my busi-ness, were not at mini-mum wage, what we pay, but, it certainly will require restructuring. I think its going to change for all businesses, and, what theyre able to provide, as a product, and, the end cost of that product, because, for them, the businesses that can continue, are go-ing to have to increase the prices for their products. My concern is (indi-rectly), looking more at the welfare of our City, our County, our State, and, I dont see anything positive there. I think we are going to pay for this dearly. I wish our Governor would look further. I understand what theyre trying to doyou know, get people out of povertybut, what theyre going to do is, �P�D�N�H���L�W���G�L�I�¿�F�X�O�W���I�R�U���H�Y�H�U�\-one. She said the clinic em-ploys 18 people, with the �P�D�M�R�U�L�W�\���Z�R�U�N�L�Q�J���¿�Y�H���G�D�\��work weeks, and a few working four-day work weeks. Marilyn Logsdon, co-owner of Yorks Cov-ered Wagon Grocery & Sporting Goods, at 1549 Campbell Street, with her husband, Kevin, said, Im not impressed with it. Thats going to make everything more expen-sive, so in fact are people really getting a raise? Not really, because now the cost of living is going to go up. Thats going to really affect us, although most of our (Yorks) people are getting paid more than that, �R�W�K�H�U���W�K�D�Q���Z�K�H�Q���W�K�H�\���¿�U�V�W��start. But still thats pretty nuts. Its going to make it challenging. The other thing that bothers me, is it was never put to a (state-wide) vote. She said its an idea that would possibly work better for the western, larger cit-ies. Yorks employs nine people part-time, she said. Tom Kulog, co-owner of Bettys Books, at 1813 Main Street, with his wife, Carolyn, said, There is a problem that needs to be dealt with, but, Im not sure its the right way. The Kulogs employ several people, part-time, he said. Human Resources Manager Sandi Fuller, of Marvin Wood Products, at 3665 17th Street, said, If it passes as its listed, like weve been looking at, and watching itJuly 1, 2016, it will go to $9.50its in-cremental, which is good. Its lower in the rural areas, which is also good. Our starting wage here is $13 an hour (currently), for our new hires, so, were in good shape, as far as being in compliance, and, not having it be a real shock to us...I believe the majority of companies already pay minimum wage, and better, so, there may not be as much as an impact, as what they may be hoping for ... Id say its fairly neutral for us, at this time.

    She said that Marvin Wood Products employs around 150 people, mostly full-time, some part-time, and, temporary workers, during the summer. Jodie Hausotter, who co-owns Natural Structures, at 2005 10th Street, with her husband, Ted, and, his parents, Albert and Grace Hausotter, said, We start (new hires) higher than that (minimum wage). Ted said, As far as direct impact, this isnt a direct impact for our company. Where it directly impacts us is ... competition ...We have experienced this in the past ... Number two (as an example), the bottled water that gets delivered--the people delivering bottled water. They have to raise their price because of it...The pizzas we have deliv-ered (another example)...Its putting pressure on all those wage scales... The Hausotters employ 61 people, Jodie said. Tyler Brown, Manager at Barley Browns Brew Pub, at 2190 Main Street, and, Baker City Brewing Com-pany (Barleys Taphouse), at 2200 Main Street, said, My thoughts, in general, are more about the Gov-ernor (Kate Brown), and, the legislature in Oregon. �,���K�D�Y�H���]�H�U�R���F�R�Q�¿�G�H�Q�F�H���L�Q��them, and with the bad de-cisions, in general theyre making. He cited voter-passed Measure 91, the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act, as an example. But, then they gave Coun-ties that didnt vote for it, the option of backing out of it ... Theyre saying, Hey, you guys didnt vote for it, and, we still want to be friendly with you (the Counties with a majority in opposition), so, you dont have to have it, just because their bill says so... Theyre kind of going with that same �W�U�H�Q�G�����R�I���Z�D�I�À�L�Q�J���D�U�R�X�Q�G����saying, Hey, were going to do a minimum wage bill, and, try and head off a voter-mandated minimum wage. I dont understand the rationale behind treat-ing the State as no longer one State, but, as portions of the State (giving an example of a fast-food restaurant, selling items for the same prices here, and, paying workers the same rates, as one would in Portland)... Brown said that of the 60 employees (between Barley Browns Brew Pub, Baker City Brewing Company, and the Sumpter Junction, all managed by the Browns company, Windmill Enterprises, Inc.), very few are actu-ally paid solely minimum wage, because tip income, which is taxable, and causes what an employee is paid to be much higher than the base wage, should be taken into account, one of the points Brown stressed time and again, with legislators. What Ive told (Repre-sentatives) Cliff Bentz, and Ted Ferrioli in the letter I wrote to the Governor, is looking at that (bill) now, if we werent already in the restaurant business in eastern Oregon, theres absolutely no way we would go into it now. You can go 70 miles. You can

    cross the Idaho border, and your business plan is going to look entirely different. I guess looking forward, what well see more of, and whats very popular around Portland, is the restaurants where you walk in the door, you order your food at a counter, and they give you a number, and yell out a number (as opposed to more customer service-oriented, sit-down restaurants, he said). It eliminates server jobs...Theres no chance of (res-taurant) prices ever going down, he said, stating that an increase in costs is ultimately passed on to the consumer. Stephanie Benson, co-owner of The Little Bagel Shop, at 1780 Main Street, with her husband, Will, said, I just dont believe its going to help anybody, because, the more money they make, the more taxes theyll pay, so, its actu-ally going to give them no more take-home pay. Its going to affect small business, more so, than anything, and, thats the biggest detriment to most people. Some of these businesses are just waiting to see what happens. She expressed confusion as to why rates would be dif-ferent across the State. I honestly think that Baker City is the same price as Portland (retail goods, for example), so, I dont understand why its going to get a higher minimum wage than eastern Oregon. I have family that lives in the Pearl District, and, �W�K�H�L�U���6�D�I�H�Z�D�\���À�L�H�U���L�V���W�K�H��same as oursexactly. We are paying prices the Pearl District is paying, she said. The Bensons employ four people part-time, she said. Jacki Adams, owner of The Sycamore Tree, at 2108 Main Street, said, I realize that the cost of living has gone up, and, it needs to be addressed, but, thats really drastic. Over-all, I think people will see higher prices. I also know that its hard to live on ten dollars an hour. Weve been established for 28 years, and, its not going to be easy for us, but, for somebody whos already struggling, that could be detrimental. Adams said she employs four people, part-time cur-rently, and up to eight. One thing drives another; you might be making more money, but, the cost of goods is going to go up, as well. Its kind of a balancing act. I know that it will be harder, as a small business person, to make ends meet, or, to try to make money. It might be discouraging for people who are thinking about starting a business, she said. Josh Decarl, co-owner of the Corner Brick Bar & Grill, at 1840 Main Street, with his wife, Debra Fisher, said, I think its a really good idea, but, I think its going to hurt businesses in Baker, unless local consumers are on board, and, agree to pay extra for eating out, and, other things. Thats what it comes down to. Decarl and Fisher em-ploy from eight to twelve people, part-time, he said.

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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    Opinion4 THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS

    Editorial

    High hopes for the newly

    revisedChamber of Commerce

    Were excited about the new di-rection the Baker County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center seems to be taking. This week our publisher visited with new executive director Shelly Cutler, who has been on the job less than two months. Let us describe the scene when one walks through the door now. First, the visitors center and public restrooms are now accessible to tourists together at one end of the building. On the other side, the business end of thingsthe Cham-beris now focused and clearly separate. �����7�K�H���G�L�U�H�F�W�R�U�¶�V���‡�R�I�¿�F�H���·���G�H�V�N���D�Q�G��all, has been moved downstairs right across from the front door so that when a person walks in,

    theres no doubt theyll be greeted, and theres no doubt who works there. Noting those initial changes, we started to get hopeful. Over the past few years, weve tried a Chamber of Commerce membership and let it lapse twice on purpose. The reason for that lapse was that somewhere along the way, it began to feel as if Baker Citys small businesses were viewed as a support system to keep the Chamber operating, rather than the other way around. In our current economy, Baker County needs a strong Chamber of Com-merce and a motivated director. We need media who dive in and inform the community of all the business happenings in the area. We need the businesses themselves to band together. Ms. Cutler has already taken the �L�Q�L�W�L�D�W�L�Y�H���W�R���P�D�S���R�X�W���Q�H�Z���E�H�Q�H�¿�W�V��for businesses and new member-ship tiers. Shes reaching out to business owners and meeting with us. She has ideas and energy that might breathe life into some com-munity events that have dwindled over the yearsif she gets our sup-port in the community. Were almost afraid to get this hopefulbut we are! The Baker County Press Editorial Board

    A failure of leadership in Grant County To the Editor: Is it no wonder Grant County has the issues we do? We have a county court that is about as consistent as the weather in Eastern Oregon, give it 15 minutes and they will change. They are a group of men that state they stand up for individuals of the county, except when they speak their mind, then they attempt to pass resolutions to silence those voices, or picket public meetings to harass concerned citizens into silence. They want more timber coming out of the mountains, but in a rare sign of conti-nuity, keep allowing the forest service to destroy the very roads that allow us to get timber out of the mountains. They dont want outsiders address-ing the concerns of the county, but allow Oregonwild, Sustainable Northwest, Blue Mountains Biological Diversity Project, �D�Q�G���R�W�K�H�U���R�X�W�V�L�G�H���L�Q�À�X�H�Q�F�H�U�V���W�R���S�H�G�G�O�H���W�K�H�L�U���L�Q�À�X�H�Q�F�H�����V�R���O�R�Q�J���D�V���I�U�L�H�Q�G�V���R�I���W�K�H��courts projects are allowed to slide thru with approval. The only consistency in the Grant County Court, is the consistency of mak-ing sure their friends know the court has �W�K�H�L�U���E�D�F�N�V�·�����D�Q�G���W�K�D�W���L�V���D���Y�H�U�\���V�P�D�O�O���F�L�U�F�O�H��of friends. Whos to blame? We all are, I am, each and every one of us that bought into the big talk and little action of these three men. So this is my challenge to each of you, think wisely in your votes this fall, because youre going to have a choice to make. Stick with the narrow view of the Grant County Court that champions hav-ing the back of a man like Harney County judge Steve Grasty, or break a new path with men that really support you as indi-viduals, because the crew we have now is leading us down a path of no return, with a dim future.

    John GeorgeBates

    Chamber supports HCMR To the Editor: The purpose of this letter is to express the Baker County Chamber of Com-merces support for the Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally. The Baker County Chamber advocates on behalf of over 400 businesses within Baker County representative of a diverse variety of sectors including retail, tour-ism, restaurant, lodging, manufacturing, construction and healthcare industries.Events such as the Hells Canyon Motor-cycle Rally are of the utmost importance to both our members and Baker County, and are essential for supporting growth in Baker Countys industry sectors, par-ticularly retail and tourism. The Rally is a unique opportunity as it has already proven itself to bring thousands of tourism dollars to Baker County. The Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally can be developed and structured in a mutually �E�H�Q�H�¿�F�L�D�O���P�D�Q�Q�H�U���W�K�D�W���F�R�L�Q�F�L�G�H�V���Z�L�W�K���W�K�H��countys growing tourism needs. The col-laboration between event organizers and the Baker City Council is of tremendous economic value to businesses and families living in Baker County. Restriction of events such as these would result in the loss of thousands of dollars in tourism income, losses which businesses cannot afford considering likely minimum wage and tax increases. Prohibiting or crippling certain events in Baker County would be a move in the wrong direction, potentially eliminating the interest of organizers considering holding events in our county in the future. I ask that the City Council continues working closely with the Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally organizers in order to continue supporting Baker Countys grow-ing tourism needs.

    Shelly CutlerExecutive Director

    Baker County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau

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    Male fashionBy Jimmy IngramSpecial to The Baker County Press

    Ill admit it. Im the last person who should be giving anyone fashion advice. Like so many Eastern Oregon males Ive spent the majority of my life wondering which Carharrt jeans and T-shirt I should �Z�H�D�U���W�R���Z�R�U�N�����,���Z�D�V���E�D�U�H�O�\���T�X�D�O�L�¿�H�G���W�R��pick out the suit for my own wedding. But even an amateur like myself knows a major violation of the fashion code when I see it. Socks with sandals: This is an interest-�L�Q�J���S�K�L�O�R�V�R�S�K�L�F�D�O���F�R�Q�À�L�F�W�����6�D�Q�G�D�O�V���R�U���À�L�S���À�R�S�V���D�U�H���W�K�H���G�H�¿�Q�L�W�L�R�Q���R�I���F�D�V�X�D�O�����6�R�F�N�V���D�U�H���W�K�H���G�H�¿�Q�L�W�L�R�Q���R�I���S�U�D�F�W�L�F�D�O�����+�R�Z�H�Y�H�U����the combination of the two is a lack of commitment to either cause. Its a look usually reserved for men wearing hats that �V�D�\�����‡�,�¶�P���Q�R�W���U�H�W�L�U�H�G�����M�X�V�W���W�L�U�H�G���·���$�Q�G���Q�R����bleached white socks are no better than the dingy old striped ones. Its summer your toes deserve to be set free. Live dangerously and ditch the socks. Novelty hats: Caps and stocking caps are a safe bet. Cowboy hats are pretty standard around our neck of the woods. Deviation from those gets into uncharted territory. Berets, newsboy hats, fedoras, and things of the like are bold statement makers that are usually better suited for a Broadway play than they are for real life. While some dapper gentlemen can pull it off, the rest of us look confused about what decade it is. Samuel Jackson looks cool in a Kangol wool snap brim. Your neighbor Sam just looks odd when he wears it with his cowboy boots. The mullet: This one hits home for me. Like most guys from my generation, I proudly sported a mullet in my youth. But �O�L�N�H���9�+�6���D�Q�G���$�T�X�D�Q�H�W�����P�X�O�O�H�W�V���M�X�P�S�H�G��the shark many years ago. One thing is for sure: If you see a middle-aged man with a mullet in 2016, there is a strong likeli-�K�R�R�G���K�H�¶�V���V�W�L�O�O���¿�[�L�Q�J���X�S���K�L�V���7�U�D�Q�V�$�P���D�Q�G��hasnt yet learned that David Lee Roth left Van Halen. If you are an adult male and still utter the words, Leave it a little long �L�Q���W�K�H���E�D�F�N���·���H�D�F�K���W�L�P�H���\�R�X���J�H�W���D���K�D�L�U�F�X�W����your family may be considering a hair-style intervention for you. �������6�N�L�Q�Q�\���M�H�D�Q�V�����$�G�P�L�W�W�H�G�O�\���,���G�R�Q�¶�W���X�Q�G�H�U-stand the logic behind men wearing tight jeans. It seems counterintuitive consider-ing weve spent most of our post adoles-cent lives trying to be comfortable below �W�K�H���Z�D�L�V�W���·���,�I���\�R�X�¶�U�H���D���P�D�O�H���D�Q�G���\�R�X���K�D�Y�H��to ask a friend, Do these pants look too �W�L�J�K�W�"�·���W�K�H�Q���W�K�H�\���D�U�H�����,���V�X�J�J�H�V�W���\�R�X���J�U�R�Z��a beard, buy a chainsaw and eat a two- pound steak. It will immediately put hair back on your chest and bring you back into the world of masculinity where you belong. Youll be back wrestling grizzly bears in no time. Pants worn below the butt: While this is less common in Eastern Oregon, it seems to have stood the test of time with a select few who are incredibly proud of their underwear. The inclusion of a belt adds

    to public bewilderment and must be for aesthetic reasons only. No belt deserves that job. While most of us fear prospect �R�I���R�X�U���S�D�Q�W�V���I�D�O�O�L�Q�J���G�R�Z�Q�����W�K�H���‡�V�D�J�J�H�U�V�·��have willingly turned it into a reality. The good news: If a friend or relative that you know chooses to wear their pants like this there is help. Suspenders are available in a variety of colors and styles. Nothing says, �‡�+�H�\���P�D�Q�����S�X�O�O���\�R�X�U���S�D�Q�W�V���X�S���·���O�L�N�H���W�K�H��gift of suspenders. They may also need a reminder that no potential employer has ever pointed to a man with his pants below his ass and said, That guy is com-�S�D�Q�\���P�D�W�H�U�L�D�O�����+�L�U�H���K�L�P���L�P�P�H�G�L�D�W�H�O�\���·�� Bluetooth earpieces: While not fash-�L�R�Q�·���L�Q���W�K�H���W�U�D�G�L�W�L�R�Q�D�O���V�H�Q�V�H�����W�K�H�V�H���G�H�Y�L�F�H�V��may as well be considered a fashion state-ment. Unless you spend 8-10 hours a day on the phone or require the use of both hands at all moments, the worn-every-where earpiece is probably unnecessary. We all realize you are busy, important, and in high demand, but wearing your Bluetooth to Thanksgiving dinner may be �D���E�L�W���R�Y�H�U�N�L�O�O�����:�K�H�Q���\�R�X���V�D�\���‡�W�X�U�N�H�\���·���,�¶�P��not sure if youre demanding someone pass the turkey or telling someone on the phone what youre eating for dinner. Gen-erations of successful people have been able to function without these devices for years. So can you. Fanny packs: Its hard to believe 180 degrees of extra wearable storage on the body can make such a different impres-�V�L�R�Q�����$���E�D�F�N�S�D�F�N���V�D�\�V�����‡�,�¶�P���D�G�Y�H�Q�W�X�U�R�X�V����I know where Im going and have things �W�R���G�R���·���3�X�W���W�K�D�W���V�W�R�U�D�J�H���R�Q���W�K�H���I�U�R�Q�W���R�I��your waist (a more practical location after all) and youll be teased by everyone you know, mistaken for a tourist, and receive unsolicited directions from people who as-sume you must be lost. But while most of us wouldnt be caught dead wearing a fan-ny pack, I imagine they feel theyve been given an unfair rap. Im convinced fanny pack wearers think of themselves as mod-ern day gunslingersquick on the draw with extra Chap-Stick, grocery coupons, a Nokia phone, nail clippers, and a map of Crater Lake National Park. Despite the practicality, you probably shouldnt wear one. Convenience and preparedness aside, youll never escape the stigma. I wont guarantee that if you follow these fashion rules that youll be the talk of the town. But subtlety rarely goes out if style. If youre worried about your whether or not your fanny pack matches your skinny jeans or have issues with your mullet getting caught in your Bluetooth earpiece, you may have bigger problems than you think.

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  • BudPierceCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

    Pierce also served as a U.S. Marine. UCLA offered him a position as an assistant professor of medicine but he declined, and he and his wife Selma relocated to the �3�D�F�L�¿���F���1�R�U�W�K�Z�H�V�W�����6�D�O�H�P��to be exact, where he has served as the anchor of one of the last physician-owned oncology practices �L�Q���W�K�H���1�R�U�W�K�Z�H�V�W���� He estimates that work-�L�Q�J���������������K�R�X�U���G�D�\�V�����¿���Y�H��days a week for the past 20 years, he has cared for nearly 15,000 patients. After moving to the area, he also quickly became a clinical assistant professor at OHSU and over the past 20 years, he has volun-teered at OHSU, teach-ing clinical medicine and helping to review research protocols. He also has been the president of the Oregon Medical Association. Pierce has been happily married to his wife Selma for 34 years with two adult children. He considers himself a small business owner hav-ing a small private prac-tice, and says he knows the value of training employ-ees and turning them loose to do their work to their full ability. He has been involved in medical reform, liability reform with trial lawyers and medical politics. The campaign slogan Pierce is standing be-�K�L�Q�G�"���‡�1�H�Z���9�L�V�L�R�Q�����1�H�Z��Direction. Pierce is not a career politician and says he believes that to be in his favor, because he feels he can see beyond the narrow

    scope of what career politi-cians get caught up in. Pierce says his decision to run was based upon the realization that the current leadership is broken. Pierce is narrowing his focus on three areas, spe-�F�L�¿���F�D�O�O�\���� 1. Safety. He said, We have to be safe. The Second Amend-ment right to carry a gun is in question. Ultimately wed like to be a society where you dont need to carry a gun for your safety. We need to support our law enforcement, have even more. Id like to see them patrol together more. Let the governor worry about terrorism, work with state and federal entities regard-ing that. I really think our risk is fairly low. 2. Prosperity. Thats going to take a lot of work. Focus on rural Oregon, although I consider there to be only one Oregon. Government agencies need to be on our side, and what that means is that if youre regulating grazing you should have a dual mandate. Your job is make sure the environment is kept nice but also to make sure that people that are using it are successful so you dont put in place rules that make businesses unsuc-cessful. There has to be that balance. I think that is where were going wrong with government weve got a police-like action where were just making the citizens mad. We could have heathy forest and good logging if managed properly. Same with manufacturing. We have to ship smaller loads and thats more expensive. In other states they can ship larger loads, is more cost effective. We need to look at things like that, he said. 3. Education Reform. He said, Trust and

    support our teachers and principals. Let them create a learning environment for our children, with an agreed on curriculum that makes sense for students and teachers. Testing but not over testing so we really know where each student is. Giving options with career technical skills educa-tion because a lot of kids dont want to be a doctor or lawyer but they like to make stuff so give them opportunities well. Advanced education can cost $100-200,000 our colleges an advanced training education systems �Q�H�H�G���W�R���¿���Q�G���Z�D�\�V���W�R���O�R�Z�H�U��that cost and make it so its affordable. Encourage the Portland, valley area businesses to �F�R�P�H���R�X�W���K�H�U�H�����,�Q�W�H�O�����1�L�N�H��they need to move some of their operations out here, give them some incentives to do so. Transportation is an issue for them so Id love to see better more regional transportation options so that could become a possi-bility, something low cost. He went on to say that while in the Marines he learned the value of say what you mean, mean what you say and do what you say. He said, Ive carried that on though out my

    life. People may see me as a little bit blunt or plain spoken. Pierce also said, Timber is our greatest gift. We should be one of the lead-ing timber people in the world in terms of growth and sustainability. He added, Government should help people be free, be a mediator. Laws are laws they dont make people agree. They just tell it the way it is. We need to get down and discuss the nitty gritty of it. When people are having trouble getting along dont throw �N�H�U�R�V�H�Q�H���R�Q���W�K�H���¿���U�H�����+�H�O�S��them get along. Pierce also noted that he feels government need to be more frugal. There is lots of waste, he saidat least 17% annually in administration costs for agencies with middle management staff that are ready to retire and not es-sential to daily governmen-tal operations. At any rate, Bud Pierce asks for a good look by �Y�R�W�H�U�V���E�H�I�R�U�H���F�D�V�W�L�Q�J���¿���Q�D�O���E�D�O�O�R�W�V���Q�H�[�W���1�R�Y�H�P�E�H�U���� Those interested can visit his Facebook page, Bud Pierce for Governor, or watch new clips, review his history and see his views on issues at bud-pierce.com.

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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    L-R: Campaign Manager, Noel Fritsch, and Senate Candidate Sam Carpenter stopped by the Sunridge Monday morning.

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    Dr. Chuck Hoffman with candidate Bud Pierce.

    BY EILEEN [email protected]

    �����7�K�H���¿���U�V�W���R�I���W�K�H���+�X�Q�W�L�Q�J�W�R�Q���%�L�U�W�K�G�D�\���&�H�O�H�E�U�D�W�L�R�Q���H�Y�H�Q�W�V��were held on Saturday, February 20 starting with the pool tournament at 4 p.m. at Gradys Tavern located at 20 E Washington. The place was packed wall-to-wall with contestants and spectators rooting for their favorites. The atmosphere was very festive and everyone was treated to Gradys delicious pizza to keep them happy �D�Q�G���F�R�Q�W�H�Q�W���G�X�U�L�Q�J���W�K�H���¿���Y�H���K�R�X�U���O�R�Q�J���F�R�Q�W�H�V�W�����Z�K�L�F�K��was full of oohs and ahs at the amazing shots that made it and groans of disappointment at the ones that missed. �7�K�H���E�U�D�Y�H���W�R�X�U�Q�D�P�H�Q�W���H�Q�W�U�D�Q�W�V���Z�H�U�H���D�V���I�R�O�O�R�Z�V�����&�U�\�V�W�D�O��Harding,Wiley Harding, Tim Matthews, John Howland, �%�U�X�F�H���+�L�Q�F�K�F�O�L�I�I�H�����’�D�Y�L�G���+�D�Q�N�V�����.�H�Q�G�U�D���+�D�Q�N�V�����1�L�F�N��Watson, Tony Tamburell, Dale Reed, Roger McDowell, Allan Driver, and Brad Albro. Play was exciting throughout and capped off by Tony �7�D�P�E�X�U�H�O�O�R���W�D�N�L�Q�J���¿���U�V�W���S�O�D�F�H���I�U�R�P���%�U�X�F�H���+�L�Q�F�K�F�O�L�I�I�H���E�\��beating him in two straight games for a double elimina-�W�L�R�Q�����0�D�N�L�Q�J���W�K�H���H�Q�G�L�Q�J���O�L�Q�H�X�S�� First Place Tony Tamburello winning a large trophy and $125. Second Place Bruce Hinchcliffe winning a trophy and $75. Third Place Tim Matthews winning a trophy and $50. Mayor Travis Young was on hand to congratulate the winners and hand out the winnings. The beautiful trophies were donated by Chuck Guerri owner of Guerri Transportation of Huntington who specializes in school bus operations and repair. Cash winnings were donated by Indianhead Electric of Weiser, Idaho, which specializes in residential electrical services. Gradys Tavern holds smaller pool tournaments every Saturday night at 5 p.m. for anyone wanting to play. From there everyone wandered over to historic How-ells Cafe and Streamliner Lounge located at 40 E. Wash-ington to join the birthday dance, which started at 8 p.m. and the awesome musical sounds of Big Blue Johnson. The standing-room-only crowd was treated to delicious and beautifully presented meat and cheese trays, crackers and vegetable trays to keep up their strength for dancing the night away to classic rock and country tunes.���������(�Y�H�U�\�R�Q�H���Z�K�R���D�W�W�H�Q�G�H�G���U�H�F�H�L�Y�H�G���D���I�U�H�H���U�D�I�À���H���W�L�F�N�H�W���D�Q�G��the option of purchasing more at 5/$1. At half-hour intervals, Mayor Travis Young and City Recorder Tracy McQue chose a handful of winning tickets and gave out over 40 special prizes including $25 �J�L�I�W���F�H�U�W�L�¿���F�D�W�H�V���I�U�R�P���&�D�Q�G�\�¶�V���&�R�U�Q�H�U���0�D�U�N�H�W�����+�X�Q�W�L�Q�J�W�R�Q��Bait and Tackle, Howells Cafe & Streamliner Lounge, Gradys Tavern and The Country Store as well as a T-shirt �D�Q�G���E�D�V�H�E�D�O�O���F�D�S���G�R�Q�D�W�H�G���E�\���������9�L�O�O�H�� A great time was had by the attendees and the City of Huntington would like to thank all the people of Hun-tington who helped make it possible. They are looking forward to the birthday cake competition in June and hope the public will join in the celebration.

    GOP HOPEFUL SET TO SQUARE OFF AGAINST SEN. RON WYDEN

    BY KERRY [email protected]

    Incumbent Senator Ron Wyden has a campaign war chest of $6 milliona daunting amount for any opponent. 66-year-old Sam Car-penter of Bend is taking up the challengethat is, if he can beat a slug of other GOP candidates in the primary. Carpenter, along with �F�D�P�S�D�L�J�Q���P�D�Q�D�J�H�U�����1�R�H�O��Fritsch, stopped by the Sunridge Inn in Baker City early Monday morning as part of what is shaping up to be a nonstop, nine-month tour of Oregon. Oregon is Gods coun-try, said Carpenter, who emphasized his plans for a robust campaign. A SuperPac is currently being set up through an outside party to help sup-�S�R�U�W���K�L�V���F�D�P�S�D�L�J�Q���¿���Q�D�Q��cially, Carpenter said. Carpenter moved from �X�S�V�W�D�W�H���1�H�Z���

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    ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 12:05 p.m, at the Presbyterian Church at 4th and Washington. Side entrance.

    OVEREATERS ANONY-MOUS. Fridays at 8:45 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Alley entrance to Noah room.

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    BLUE MOUNTAIN BAP-TIST CHURCH. Sundays, 10 a.m. 2998 8th Street.

    CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship times vary per Ward.

    CHURCH OF THE NAZA-RENE. Sunday worship, 9:45 a.m.

    FOURSQUARE CHURCH. Baker City. Sun. School 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:45 a.m. 1839 3rd Street.

    ELKHORN BAPTIST. 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. 3520 Birch.

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    BAKER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 1919 2nd Street. Sunday services, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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  • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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    USDA announces $40 million project

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