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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2020 EXPAND B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 ■ Baker City Council: Work session, 5:30 p.m. City Hall, 1655 First St. ■ Lower Powder River Irrigation District Board: 6 p.m. at Barley Brown’s, 2190 Main St. THURSDAY, JAN. 9 ■ Baker School Board: Work session, 5 p.m., District Offi ce, 2090 Fourth St. ■ Baker City Public Works Advisory Committee: 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 1655 First St. FRIDAY, JAN. 10 ■ Live Music by Keith Taylor: Ragtime piano, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave.; no charge; continues most Fridays. ■ Eagles Past Presidents Club Dinner: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eagles Lodge, 2935 H St.; dinner is lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert for $8; members and their guests welcome. SATURDAY, JAN. 12 ■ Baker County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet: 5:30 p.m., Baker Elks Lodge, 1896 Second St. T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald January 9, 1970 Baker County today joined the rank of counties remon- strating out of the Intermediate Education District they were placed in by the Oregon Board of Education’s IED reorganization plan last August. Robert O. Eddy, Baker County IED superintendent, was scheduled to fi le the remonstrance forms. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 9, 1995 St. Elizabeth Health Services has received a $90,000 grant from a Reno foundation to aid the $165,000 cost of establishing a nuclear medicine program. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 8, 2010 Supervisor Steve Ellis might decide by late spring how many of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest’s 4,200 miles of low-maintenance roads will be off-limits to motor vehicles. Ontario, Meridian and Boise. The three newest stores — in La Grande, Nampa Continued from Page 1A and Idaho Falls — are licensed loca- “We weren’t sure how we’d be re- tions. ceived in Idaho,” she said. “We outgrew The expansion to trademark Nugget the kiosk immediately.” CBD and the logo came when the Longs The Longs found a location in Merid- were approached by a man from Idaho ian, then opened another on Broadway Falls about opening a store there. Avenue in Boise. “When we opened at the mall we “That one used to be a jewelry store got media attention that went far and so it’s a gorgeous building,” Jenny Long wide,” Jenny Long said. said. The licensed locations all carry the The Longs run the stores in Sumpter, Nugget CBD logo along with the city COUNCIL back to Baker City. “Being away for 35 years I could share ideas from other areas,” Morrison wrote in his application. “Also I would appreciate the opportunity to give back to the community I grew up in.” functions.” Spriet, who grew up in Continued from Page 1A Baker City and has served Haynes’ late father, Dick on the Baker County Plan- Haynes, served on the City ning Commission, wrote Council and promoted many that he believes his “experi- civic projects. ence and professional career Richard Haynes also in the city has given me a included with his application unique perspective that can Jason Spriet a petition of support for his positively infl uence the com- Spriet, who is the East Re- munity.” candidacy signed by 18 city gion manager for the Oregon residents. James C. Thomas Water Resources Depart- Larry Morrison Thomas, a maintenance ment, wrote in his applica- Morrison, a retired teacher tion that he wants to “build worker at the Oregon Trail and small business owner, positive relationships with Interpretive Center, is a is a 1968 Baker High School the city employees as well as Baker High School graduate graduate. He served two the citizens of Baker City” and a former City Council terms as a city councilor in and to “develop transparency member, having been elected Island City before moving between citizens and city to a four-year term in the No- vember 2014 election. “If appointed to fi ll the re- mainder of the open position, I believe I would be an asset to the Council because I al- ready have knowledge of how the Council works,” Thomas wrote in his application. Thomas also has served on the city’s Public Works Advisory Council. He resigned in August 2018, two days after pleading guilty to driving under the infl uence of intoxicants in June 2019. In his application Thomas wrote that “a major lapse in judgement forced me to resign.” APPEAL Connors also cited court decisions as precedent giving wireless companies “a consid- erable amount of discretion” in determining whether a gap in cell coverage justifi es the construction of a tower. Alan Blair, the longtime chairman of the Planning Commission who retired Dec. 31, was one of the fi ve who voted to deny Verizon’s ap- plication. Blair said he believes the Commission followed the city’s zoning rules in reject- ing the request based on the tower’s effects on views. of D Street. But according to the Continued from Page 1A company’s application, Verizon appealed the Plan- engineers determined that a ning Commission’s ruling to 70-foot tower is the minimum the City Council. required to meet Verizon’s Councilors were scheduled goal of correcting a gap in cell to consider the appeal start- coverage and adding to its ing at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City capacity in the city. Hall. Several residents who testi- Kerns said the meeting will fi ed at Planning Commission be rescheduled, but no date hearings said the tower, even or time had been set as of this with the addition of green morning. “branches” designed to make The city’s zoning rules the tower resemble a pine allow Verizon to build a tree, would mar their views. tower up to 50 feet tall on the A majority of the Planning industrial property just north Commission determined that it was not possible to mitigate the tower’s visual effects without limiting its height. In his appeal, Connors wrote that by denying the 70-foot tower the city would violate the Federal Telecom- munications Act by “prohibit- ing the provision of wireless services in the City.” Connors also wrote in the appeal that if the city denies Verizon’s application, “it would be virtually impossible for Verizon to site a tower to resolve the signifi cant gap in coverage and capacity in the City.” O BITUARY Donald Nice Baker City, 1942-2019 ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald January 9, 2019 Dave Dethloff’s job is to keep a 52-mile section of Interstate 84 as safe as possible for travelers despite Baker County’s occasionally polar climate. He’s sold on salt. As the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) moves through its second winter using salt to combat snow and ice on Interstate 84 from Boardman to the Idaho border, Dethloff, who manages ODOT’s Baker mainte- nance section near the Milepost 302 interchange in north Baker City, said salt has proved its value. “It’s incredibly effective in just about any condition,” Dethloff said. When temperatures are moderate, salt helps prevent falling snow from sticking to the freeway, he said. And when the temperature plummets and a layer of ice forms, salt can start to melt the ice and help plows scrape it off the pavement more thoroughly and quickly. “It’s been a huge tool for us,” Dethloff said. “We’re get- ting better driveability for the public, and that’s the goal.” name unique to each location. Although she isn’t involved in daily operations at those shops, the Longs still have a con- nection to each store. “We supply the product and assis- tance,” she said. Each store employs about fi ve people. The inventory is the same at all Nugget locations. Information about products, locations and hours can be found on the website www.nuggetcbd.com. Each store also has its own Facebook page. Donald M. “Don” Nice, 77, of Baker City, died Dec. 18, 2019, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City. There will be a public celebration of his life in the spring. Donald was born on June 14, 1942, at La Grande. He was the only son of Malcolm and Joyce Nice. He spent his early years on the family farm at Donald Wolf Creek along with his Nice sisters, Geri and Ann. Don attended all 12 years of schooling at North Powder grad- uating from Powder Valley High in 1960. While attending school, Don participat- ed in many sports, especially basketball. That experience nurtured a lifelong love of sports. Don was also active in FFA. After high school, Don worked many years farming his own land and also working for other ranchers in the area. He raised cattle and sheep while also growing grain and hay. He was espe- cially knowledgeable about cattle. Don met and married the love of his life, Cynthia, in 1978. Cynthia and her two children, Shantel and Jason, moved from Louisiana to North Powder. They lived several years on Wolf Creek while Don continued farming and also work- ing at the lumber mill in North Powder. When the mill closed, Don became employed at Marvin Wood Product in Baker City. Cynthia fell ill and passed away in 2005. Both Don and Cynthia had the love and support of family, friends and Marvin Wood employees during those diffi cult years. Don missed Cynthia immensely but continued his life working at Marvin Wood Products, which he loved. He also continued his love of sports by watch- ing or listening to every Blazer, Dodger, and Oregon State game that aired. Don enjoyed hunting and fi shing as a young man. Later, he enjoyed just being in the woods picking berries and mushrooms while observing the wildlife. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Joyce Nice; and his wife, Cynthia. Survivors include his sisters, Geri Dodge (Clint) and Ann, both of Portland; and Cynthia’s children, Shantel and Jason, in Louisiana. Other immediate family include his beloved nieces and nephews: Debora Speciale (Jim), Bill Dodge (Deborah), Mike Dodge (Anne), Angie Nice, and Christy Clark (Richard) all of Portland. Memorial contributions may be made to Baker County Meals on Wheels through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in memory of Don, or to leave a condolence for the family, go to www.grayswestco.com N EWS OF R ECORD O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Jan. 6 17 — 31 — 35 — 39 — 43 — 48 Next jackpot: $8.4 million MEGA MILLIONS, Jan. 7 25 — 40 — 41 — 52 — 56 Mega 21 Next jackpot: $80 million WIN FOR LIFE, Jan. 6 20 — 21 — 52 — 55 PICK 4, Jan. 7 • 1 p.m.: 5 — 5 — 8 — 6 • 4 p.m.: 7 — 0 — 7 — 2 • 7 p.m.: 7 — 1 — 8 — 6 • 10 p.m.: 9 — 9 — 8 — 8 LUCKY LINES, Jan. 7 2-5-9-16-20-21-27-30 Next jackpot: $52,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ THURSDAY: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, peas, bread, gelatin with fruit, bread pudding ■ FRIDAY: Baked cod, cup of clam chowder, mixed vegetables, roll, coleslaw, cheesecake 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. C ONTACT THE H ERALD 1668 Resort St. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: 541-523-3673 Copyright © 2020 Fax: 541-833-6414 Regional publisher Christopher Rush crush@eomediagroup.com Publisher Karrine Brogoitti kbrogoitti@lagrandeobserver. com Jayson Jacoby, editor jjacoby@bakercityherald.com Advertising email ads@bakercityherald.com Classifi ed email classified@bakercityherald.com Circulation email circ@bakercityherald.com ISSN-8756-6419 Serving Baker County since 1870 Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays except Christmas Day by the Baker Publishing Co., a part of EO Media Group, at 1668 Resort St. (P.O. Box 807), Baker City, OR 97814. Subscription rates per month are: $10.80; by mail $12.50. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Baker City Herald, P.O. Box 807, Baker City, OR 97814. Periodicals Postage Paid at Baker City, Oregon 97814 FUNERAL PENDING James Harrison: His funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Richland Christian Church. Pastor Shawn Thatcher will offi ciate. Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck reception after the service at the Eagle Valley Grange (corner of Moody and Main streets in Rich- land). Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Ser- vices. Online condolences can be made at www.tamispine valleyfuneralhome.com Wayne Wilson: Memorial service will take place Saturday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Pine Bap- tist Church in Halfway. Arrange- ments are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be made at www.tamispine valleyfuneralhome.com POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations PROBATION VIOLATION and UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE (Baker County warrant): Kirk William Roberts, 56, of Baker City, 4:31 p.m. Tuesday, in the 2200 block of Broadway Street; jailed. DRIVING WHILE OPERA- TOR’S LICENSE SUSPENDED and RECKLESS DRIVING: Jacob Best Friends of Baker Saturday Market Open EVERY Saturday 8 AM - 2 PM BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SALE 2950 Church St, Baker City (fi rst left after Broadway turns into 10th) We accept debit, credit, cash & checks! Donations accepted Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 9-1 (All proceeds benefi t the animals of Baker County) Snider, 35, of Baker City, 7:08 a.m. Monday, at Campbell and Grove streets; cited and released. FAILURE TO APPEAR (Mult- nomah County warrant): Nicole Kerri Morris, 30, of Baker City, 4:15 p.m. Monday, in the 2400 block of 10th Street; jailed. Crime report SECOND-DEGREE BUR- GLARY: A burglary that took place upstairs in Building 5 at the Sunridge Inn was reported about 12:30 p.m. Monday, said Police Chief Ray Duman. The door of the building was forced open and burglars then pried open the locks on the washing machine and the coin dispensing machine housed in the building, Duman said. The total loss, including damage to the door and ma- chines and theft of coins in the machines, is estimated at $1,230. The investigation is continuing. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce Arrests, citations FAILURE TO APPEAR (Union County warrant): Nathan Lee Jones, 44 of Baker City, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, at the jail where he is being held on other charges. PROBATION VIOLATION (Bak- er County warrant): Sheryl Lynn Griffi th, 50, of John Day, 10:06 a.m. Monday, at the sheriff’s of- fi ce; jailed and later released.
