2A — BAKER CITY HERALD
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019
LIBRARY
“In a small town people are famil-
iar with each other and there might
be some discomfort checking out a
sensitive topic item with someone you
might know across the desk,” Stokes
said.
So far, 40% of self-checkouts are
children’s books, 40% from adults, and
10% from young adults.
Equipment for the checkout station
cost $800, Stokes said.
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B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR
MONDAY, NOV. 18
■ Baker County Library District Board: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
in the Riverside meeting room at the library, 2400 Resort
St.; the regular meeting has been rescheduled from the
second Monday of the month for November.
TUESDAY, NOV. 19
■ Elkhorn Community Preparedness: 5:30 p.m. supper;
6:30 p.m. meeting; at the Sunridge Inn Restaurant, 1
Sunridge Lane.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20
■ Baker County Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m.,
Courthouse, 1995 Third St.
THURSDAY, NOV. 21
■ Baker Rural Fire Protection District Board: 5:30 p.m.
at the Pocahontas Fire Station.
■ Baker School Board: 5:30 p.m., Council chambers at City
Hall, 1655 First St.
TUESDAY, NOV. 26
■ Baker City Council: 7 p.m., City Hall, 1655 First St.
THURSDAY, NOV. 28
■ Thanksgiving Day.
T URNING B ACK THE P AGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
November 15, 1969
The Pine-Eagle girls volleyball team won the combined
Tu-Valley and Baker “B” League championship over Im-
bler Friday night at the St. Francis gym.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 15, 1994
Senior Travis Bloomer was named co-defensive player
of the year and a fi rst-team all-league linebacker to lead
the list of Baker Bulldogs named to Greater Oregon
League all-star football teams.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 16, 2009
The City Council was scheduled to meet in a private
session at noon today to discuss the four city manager
candidates whom councilors interviewed last week.
Mayor Dennis Dorrah has asked each councilor to
choose two favorite candidates.
The Council could decide today to order extensive back-
ground checks on two fi nalists, Dorrah said.
It’s also possible, though not certain, that the Council
will reach a consensus about a single candidate today,
Dorrah said.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
November 16, 2018
A frosty pink dawn is breaking in Baker City on Thurs-
day and the famous passenger, all 70 feet and 8,300 pitchy
pounds of it, is ready to roll out of town.
The semi truck parked on the west side of the Oregon
Trail Electric Cooperative compound idles with the distinc-
tive diesel clatter.
Several law enforcement offi cers, some from the Baker
City Police Department, some from the U.S. Forest Ser-
vice, stroll across the asphalt.
Nikki Swanson is excited.
It’s her day to ride in the cab of the truck that’s hauling
America’s most famous noble fi r tree across the country.
The tree, part of which is visible through the clear
plastic that makes up the rear portion of the 80-foot trailer,
will complete its journey Nov. 26 at the U.S. Capitol in
Washington, D.C.
On Dec. 5 the nation’s offi cial Christmas tree will be
illuminated.
O REGON L OTTERY
MEGABUCKS, Nov. 13
14 — 17 — 25 — 33 — 38 — 43
Next jackpot: $6.1 million
POWERBALL, Nov. 13
23 — 26 — 27 — 28 — 66 PB 11
Next jackpot: $70 million
WIN FOR LIFE, Nov. 13
12 — 13 — 24 — 70
PICK 4, Nov. 14
• 1 p.m.: 0 — 3 — 9 — 9
• 4 p.m.: 0 — 3 — 1 — 6
• 7 p.m.: 7 — 0 — 2 — 5
• 10 p.m.: 7 — 3 — 8 — 6
LUCKY LINES, Nov. 14
1-5-10-16-19-21-27-31
Next jackpot: $12,000
S ENIOR M ENUS
■ MONDAY: Chili cheeseburger, potato salad, corn, coleslaw,
brownie
■ TUESDAY: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables,
roll, green salad, tapioca
Public luncheon at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., 11:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $4.50 donation (60 and older), $6.75 for
those under 60.
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The previous shelves in the children’s
section at the Baker City library, 2400
Resort St., had been in place since the
building opened in 1970, Stokes said.
“For a small investment we were able
to really upgrade the look in the room
and I hope it will bring some excitement
and more checkouts,” he said.
Stokes said he hadn’t planned to
replace the shelves, but when Concor-
dia offered the units he decided to take
advantage of the opportunity. There are
no plans to replace shelving elsewhere
in the library.
“These units are offered periodically
and we just try to take advantage of that
when we see an opportunity,” Stokes
said.
Missy Grammon, the library’s youth
services coordinator, said the new shelv-
ing allows for a more effi cient use of the
children’s section.
“We had a lot of wasted space before,”
Grammon said. “I think this is a better
layout because now we have more room
on the shelves.”
She is working to fi nish rearranging
the area, including moving the children’s
audio books where they can be easily
found.
“I don’t think that a lot of people know
we have kids audio books,” Grammon
said.
She has also moved the Spanish col-
lection where it is easier to fi nd.
She plans to have the kids area fi n-
S. John Collins / Baker City Herald
Elder Care Kits are new to the library.
Heather Spry, circulation and opera-
tions supervisor, says the kits can be
checked out for up to three weeks.
ished before Thanksgiving.
Another recent change at the library
is the addition of a self-checkout sta-
tion, for books only, between the main
desk and the children’s section.
“So far it’s gotten a good amount of
use,” Stokes said of the self-checkout
station, which was installed in early
October.
The station didn’t result in any
reduction of staff. It’s intended to give
customers more privacy when check-
ing out potentially sensitive material,
Stokes said.
Elder Care Kits
These new products, available for
checkout, are activity kits assembled
by the Bookmobile staff for customers
at the Senior Center. Each kit con-
tains puzzles, CDs and picture books
intended to stimulate brain activity
for people with conditions such as
Alzheimer’s. Stokes said he plans to
rename the items Memory Care Kits.
“Any time they can exercise their
brain and recall things is healthy for
people that are experiencing these
things,” Stokes said.
The library is also looking into add-
ing a streaming service for movies and
other programs. There is no launch
date yet for the streaming service.
Stokes said each library card would
have a certain number of usage credits
per month. The number of credits is
still under discussion.
Outside, Stokes said some exterior
siding on the library will be replaced,
along with the worn boards on the
boardwalk section on the east side of the
building.
O BITUARIES
(Rene) Donati; his daughter, Raffael
(Bob) Wilson; his grandchildren, Jessica
John R. Donati, 85, died peacefully on Donati, Zachari (Michelle) Donati, Ryan
Oct. 24, 2019, at his ranch in Haines.
Wilson, Cheyenne Donati and Gabe
A Mass of Christian Burial was
Wilson; and his great-grandchildren,
celebrated Nov. 6 at the
Samual and Jeremiah Keyser, Nathan,
Immaculate Concep-
Christian, Bella and Liam Donati.
tion Church in Sparks,
John was preceded in death by his
Nevada, followed by a lun-
parents, Guido and Rena Donati; his
cheon and then burial at
wife, Naomi Donati; his sister, Elsie
Mountain View Cemetery
(Barney) Martini; his daughter, Lisa
John
in Reno, Nevada. Walton’s
Brockway; and his granddaughter,
Donati
Sparks Funeral Home
Genny Keyser.
was in charge of arrange-
The family expressed special thanks
ments.
to Heart ’N Home Hospice of Baker
John was a lifelong resident of Sparks. City and the Homestead Church of La
He was born on Nov. 3, 1933, to Guido
Grande.
and Rena (Casci) Donati at Sparks. He
was a Sparks High School graduate and Nathan Maloy
Prairie City, 1998-2019
served in the U.S. Army.
Nathan Gene Maloy, 21, of Prairie
He married Naomi Field in 1953 and
City, died Nov. 9, 2019.
they celebrated 56 years of marriage
A private vault inter-
before her passing in 2009. John opened
Vista Equipment in Sparks in 1969. He ment took place Thursday,
Nov. 14, at the Canyon City
worked hard for 30 years building the
Cemetery in Canyon City.
business.
A memorial service will
He enjoyed his work and considered
take place Monday, Nov. 18
many of his customers his best friends
Nathan
at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone
and treated them as family. In 1998 he
Maloy
Christian Fellowship in
and Naomi retired to a life of ranching
John Day, with Pastor Levi
and hunting in Eastern Oregon. He
loved the ranch and was still driving his Manitsas offi ciating.
On April 21, 1998, Talia Christine
tractor and carrying a shovel just weeks
(Babcock) Gilliam and Rusty Gene
before his passing.
Maloy welcomed Nathan into the world.
John is survived by his son, Jerry
John Donati
Haines, 1933-2019
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NOV 15-21
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Nathan attended Prairie City High
School, graduating in 2017. While at-
tending high school, Nathan participated
in football, track, and basketball. He was
employed as an offi ce worker and house-
keeper for three years. Nathan enjoyed
hunting, video games, and spending time
with his family.
Nathan is survived by his mother,
Talia Gilliam of Prairie City; his father,
Russ Maloy of Baker City; his stepfather,
Hal Gilliam of Prairie City; his step-
mother, Chris Wiegand of Baker City;
his brothers and sisters, Raven Maloy of
Prairie City, Chloe Harris of Tillamook,
Matthew Maloy of Baker City, Feather
Wilcher of Baker City, Dion Wilcher Jr.
of Baker City, and Megan Workman
of Austin; his grandmother, Sharon
Maloy of Baker City, and grandparents
Ray Stegman and Debbie Stegman of
Tillamook; and numerous aunts, uncles,
nephews, nieces and cousins.
Nathan was preceded in death by his
grandfathers, Delmer Gene Maloy and
Bill Babcock Sr.; and his brother, Taner
Gilliam.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Nathan Gene Maloy Memorial
Fund or to the Ronald McDonald House
through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241
S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.
To leave an online condolence for
Nathan’s family, go to www.driskill
memorialchapel.com
DEATHS
Roy Lee Conley: 94, of Baker
City, died Nov. 14, 2019, at his
residence in Meadowbrook Place
Assisted Living Community.
Arrangements are under the di-
rection of Coles Tribute Center. To
light a candle for Roy, or to leave
a condolence for his family, go to
www.colestributecenter.com
Marie Noble: 82, of Baker
City, died Nov. 14, 2019, at her
home with her family by her
side. Arrangements are under
the direction of Tami’s Pine Val-
ley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. Online condolences
may be made at www.tamispine
valleyfuneralhome.com
FUNERALS PENDING
Liz Peyron: A celebration of
her life will take place Saturday,
Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at the Baker
City Christian Church, 675 High-
HELP NEEDED!
We have gathered the resources to trap, spay/neuter
and vaccinate a colony of feral cats IF we have
somewhere to put them afterward.
If you have a barn on your property and are willing to
provide food & water for a few cats, they will serve as
loyal mousers! Please call 541-523-6863
Working cats need very basic care: shelter and access to
food & water in all seasons. They WILL continue to hunt
when fed! (Everyone needs fuel to get the job done!)
FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
Drop off food donations at Saturday Market
Tuesday or Thursday 9-1 or Saturday 8-2
located at 2950 Church Street, Baker City
Save a life and
evict those mice!
Call 541-523-6863
Best Friends of Baker
& New Hope For Eastern Oregon Animals
way 7. Friends are invited to join
the family immediately following
for lunch, and a time to mingle
and share stories. Online con-
dolences may be made at www.
tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
Violett May Caviness: Her
graveside memorial service will
take place Friday, Nov. 22, at 1:30
p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Pastor Tim Fisher of Elkhorn
Baptist Church will offi ciate. After
the service, friends are invited to
join the family for a celebration
of her life at the Baker City Eagles
Lodge, 2935 H St. To light a candle
in memory of Violet, or to leave a
condolence for her family, go to
www.grayswestco.com
Wilma Shankle: There will be
a celebration of her life at 1 p.m.,
Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Elkhorn
Aerie Eagles Lodge, 2935 H St.
in Baker City. Tami’s Pine Valley
Funeral Home and Cremation
Services is in charge of arrange-
ments. Online condolences may
be made at www.tamispine
valleyfuneralhome.com
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
VIOLATION OF RELEASE
AGREEMENT (Baker County
Circuit Court warrant) and DRIV-
ING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
INTOXICANTS (Union County
warrant): Brandon Robert Radle,
31, of 240 Foothill Drive, 12:13
p.m. Wednesday, at Miller and
Fifth streets; jailed.
Oregon State Police
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU-
ENCE OF INTOXICANTS: Cole
Kenneth Winton, 26, of Baker
City, 12:20 a.m. Saturday, at
Campbell and East streets; jailed
and later released.
Accident reports
On Interstate 84, about 10
miles north of Baker City, 10:55
a.m. Tuesday; police said Jesus
Rene Bucio, 63, of Hermiston,
the driver of a FedEx truck and
triple trailers, failed to set the
parking brake and was standing
on the step of his truck when
it crashed into a second truck
and trailer owned by Uribe’s
Trucking and driven by Trinidad
Jacob Ozuna, 28, of Prosser,
Washington. Police said Bucio
was pinned between the two
vehicles. He was taken by ambu-
lance to the hospital with minor
injuries.
The Baker County
Veteran Offi ce will be
closed for the week on
Monday, November 11,
2019 and will be open
for business on Monday,
November 18, 2019.