Ray Baker, founder of Baker Engineered Racing Engines, was recently inducted into the Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame in Michigan. This honor is following his induction into the Michigan Racing Hall of Fame in 2001. Ray graduated from Ferris State University in automotive and went on to acquire a journeyman's tool and diemaking card from General Motors. In his early years Ray personally built and drove a late model stock car, along with racing off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, and campaigning an NHRA drag car. Ray built the engine for Bob Senneker's Daytona 500 car in 1968 where they finished 13th, and was the first Chevy to cross the line... Read Post   Comment

A Success Story: An Interview with Anastasia Connolly

By Dawn Rauwolf

Ketchikan, Alaska - Kayaking along our local coast and bicycling through our rainforest both take plenty of physical fortitude. Anastasia Connolly has that strength. She has guided tourists on wilderness excursions, using her muscles to propel herself and to lead the group in experiencing our unmatchable region.

UAS Ketchikan Graduate Anastasia Connolly and Killian

Connolly's adventures have not been limited to this Revillagigedo Rock; she was raised in Homer and has spent summers working in Craig. Though Connolly's strong legs and toned arms are impressive, it is her intellectual strength that has sustained the most resistance and growth in the past few years. Connolly's educational journey has been rigorous, which is just the right level of challenge for her. Currently, Connolly is working for Dr. Anthes as a medical assistant and anticipates entering nursing school at Oregon School of Health Sciences in Portland, Oregon.

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