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Letters to the Editor for Aug. 20, 2012
Fixing Resort Street would benefit the city Interesting comments regarding the Resort Street plan. Stunningly obvious was the comment that the Herald believes that the “city can spend the money on...
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Obituary for Aug. 20, 2012
David Aeder Haines, 1927-2012 David J. Aeder, 85, of Haines died Aug. 12, 2012. There will be no funeral. Dave donated his body to the Oregon Health & Science University at Portland for research....
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River restrictions
By Chris Collins ccollins@bakercityherald.com The tradition of heading for the river to beat the heat is causing a stir in a southeast Baker City neighborhood this summer. Police Chief Wyn Lohner was...
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Auction raises thousands for Binghams
By Lisa Britton For the Baker City Herald As Lindsey Lou Bingham awaits a heart transplant in California, communities in Eastern Oregon continue to show their support for the Bingham family. An auction...
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Blaze blackens vital grazing land
By Jayson Jacoby jjacoby@bakercityherald.com Mike Widman needed but a single word to describe what happened to his ranch Sunday. “Catastrophe.” A lightning-sparked wildfire spread across 12,500 acres...
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Hoping for fast fire recovery
While huge swathes of the sagebrush steppe in Oregon’s southeastern corner were being blackened this summer by lightning-sparked fires, Baker County was tranquil. Until Sunday. A bolt ignited a blaze...
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Letters to the Editor for Aug. 22, 2012
Women should vote to preserve their rights Women of Baker County — you do have a vote! That right has not been taken away from us (as other rights are threatened) — so use it! Those other rights are...
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Obituaries for Aug. 22, 2012
‘Ray’ Parker Monmouth, 1953-2012 Wilfred Ray Parker, 59, of Monmouth, a former Baker City resident, died Aug. 18, 2012, after an extended illness. His memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at the...
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All hands on deck
By Devan Schwartz dschwartz@bakercityherald.com The Sardine fire swept across 6,070 acres of Baker County rangeland on Sunday night and Monday. The BLM earlier estimated the size at 12,500 acres, a...
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City backs off on river access restrictions
By Chris Collins ccollins@bakercityherald.com The Baker City Police Department has backed off of its plan to enforce trespassing laws in the area of Wade Williams Park until right-of-way questions can...
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City Council election filing deadline approaches
By Terri Harber tharber@bakercityherald.com The official field for the upcoming Baker City Council race has expanded to six candidates. As of Thursday afternoon, R. Mack Augenfeld, Mike Downing and...
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Head injuries in youth sports serious business
By Lisa Britton For the Baker City Herald Molly McCrary closes her eyes and lifts one foot. She sways, but keeps her balance, for the full 20 seconds. Next comes the coordination test, then a memory...
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City right to back off
Bakerr City Herald Editorial Board Baker City officials were acting responsibly when they tried to offer relief to a couple of private property owners who have suffered due to their proximity to the...
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Portland chews on remaining fluoride-free
By Jayson Jacoby Baker City Herald Editor So it looks as though Portland, the city which venerates the bicycle with near religious fervor, might decide whether dental health is as important as...
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Letters to the Editor for Aug. 24, 2012
School board recall would be a spank, not a slap The latest flurry of anti-recall letters to the Herald have been interesting. The letter from Mr. Heriza, although well-written and amusing, was...
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Obituary for Aug. 24, 2012
Linda Vanette Holloway, 57, died Aug. 21, 2012, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery.
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Beaver punter has Baker ties
CORVALLIS — Oregon State’s sophomore punter, Keith Kostol, has ties to Baker City.
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George Fox spikers split
NEWBERG — George Fox University split its first two college volleyball matches of the season Friday and Saturday.
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Area riders at pro rodeos
Several Baker City-area cowboys and cowgirls placed in their events at professional rodeos Aug. 25-26.
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Baker walkers place
PENDLETON — Two Baker City women placed in the 5K walk at the Highway to Well event Aug. 25 at Pendleton.
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