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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR TUESDAY, FEB. 18 ■ Elkhorn Community Preparedness: 5:30 p.m. supper; 6:30 p.m. meeting; at the Sunridge Inn Restaurant, 1 Sunridge Lane. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 ■ Baker County Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m., Courthouse, 1995 Third St. THURSDAY, FEB. 20 ■ Baker Rural Fire Protection District Board: 5:30 p.m. at the Pocahontas Fire Station. ■ Baker School Board: 6 p.m., Council chambers at Baker City Hall, 1655 First St. FRIDAY, FEB. 21 ■ 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. TUESDAY, FEB. 25 ■ Baker City Council: 7 p.m., City Hall, 1655 First St. THURSDAY, FEB. 27 ■ Baker County Democrats: 6 p.m. at Rogers Fellowship Hall, 1995 Fourth St. Refreshments, conversation and pizza at 5:30 p.m. Focus on precinct committee person fi lings. T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald February 17, 1970 The teacher salary package for the 1970-71 school year has been agreed upon in the Baker 5J School District by its Budget Board and teachers. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald February 17, 1995 Home-based business owners in Baker City will be allowed to hire one outside employee if the City Council agrees with a recommendation from the planning commis- sion. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald February 19, 2010 You’ll be able to load up on locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables both Wednesdays and Saturdays this summer. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald February 18, 2019 Baker schools have been taking turns sending out let- ters to parents this winter alerting them of the high rate of absenteeism linked to illness. Baker High School Principal Greg Mitchell said the letters were distributed by his school last week as a preventive measure designed to keep more students from getting sick. Mitchell noted in the letter that many Baker County resi- dents have been sick over the past month. “A lot of students and teachers in our school are sick with the fl u also,” he wrote. “We hope they will all get better quickly. At this time, the county health department tells us that students who are not ill can safely come to school. “Schools will remain open,” he stated. “We will keep you updated with any important information.” Mitchell’s letter is similar to those sent out by other Baker schools in the past several weeks as the fl u season has made its way through the community, said Assistant Superintendent Betty Palmer. O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Feb. 15 9 — 25 — 29 — 42 — 43 — 44 Next jackpot: $4.2 million POWERBALL, Feb. 15 16 — 32 — 35 — 36 — 46 PB 3 Next jackpot: $50 million MEGA MILLIONS, Feb. 14 10 — 32 — 48 — 54 — 55 Mega 18 Next jackpot: $45 million WIN FOR LIFE, Feb. 15 30 — 47 — 50 — 65 PICK 4, Feb. 16 • 1 p.m.: 6 — 3 — 2 — 0 • 4 p.m.: 4 — 9 — 1 — 1 • 7 p.m.: 4 — 0 — 2 — 6 • 10 p.m.: 8 — 2 — 9 — 7 LUCKY LINES, Feb. 16 4-6-12-14-20-23-25-29 Next jackpot: $47,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ TUESDAY: Cabbage rolls, parslied red potatoes, carrots, bread, broccoli-bacon salad, cheese cake ■ WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti with beef sauce, broccoli-blend vegetables, garlic bread, green salad, apple crisp ■ THURSDAY: Pork fi let mignon, potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, roll, carrot-raisin salad, ice cream ■ FRIDAY: Chili cheeseburger on a bun, potato wedges, peas, coleslaw, tapioca ■ MONDAY (Feb. 24): Chicken ala king over a biscuit, mixed vegetables, pasta salad, lemon bar 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. SCHOOLS personnel reports: • Confi dential new hire — Continued from Page 1A Debra Anderson, administra- Also during the meeting, the tive assistant to the superin- Board will recognize an out- tendent and Board. standing community partner: • Certifi ed resignation — Randy Dodson of Ryder Broth- Erin Justus, Brooklyn Primary ers Stationery Store; and honor School counselor. the Promise Students of the • Certifi ed new hires: Dylan Month: Tyler Wirth of Keating Francesconi, temporary sec- Elementary School and Araya ondary band director (Baker Ochoa-Martinez, of Eagle Cap High School and Baker Middle Innovative High School. School); Candace Hoskins-Pat- The Board will review these ton, GED instructor at Baker 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 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 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: Baker City (97814), $10.80; all others, $12.50. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Baker City Herald, P.O. Box 807, Baker City, OR 97814. Periodicals Postage Paid at Pendleton, Oregon 97801 relations. A third reading of dis- trict polices in sections covering board governance, administra- tion, facilities and negotiations also will be considered. The Board is expected to change the date of its usual third Thursday of the month meeting in March to the second Thursday, which is March 12; and to list a Turf Tiger Spreader/Top Dresser as surplus equipment and offer it for sale. O BITUARIES Retha Allensworth Formerly of Richland, 1931-2020 Retha Allensworth, 88, formerly of Richland, died Feb. 13, 2020, at her son’s home in Puyallup, Washington. Her memorial service will take place in Richland at a later date, with the time and place to be announced. Retha Joyce was born on March 10, 1931, in Okla- homa to Thomas and Ova Retha Stevens. She was raised and educated in Oklahoma Allensworth and California, graduating from Chula Vista High at Imperial Beach, California, in 1949. George V. Allensworth and Retha were married in November of 1949 at Yuma, Arizona. They had three children: Thomas, Linda and Steven. During her life she worked as a child care manager, school librarian, for Western Union and was the owner of an arts and crafts store. She was also able to live in Hawaii, Washington, Japan and Maryland. Retha enjoyed painting, crafts, reading, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. After retirement, George and Retha made their home at Richland in 1980. Retha’s favorite color was blue and she always looked forward to spring. She was a member of the U.S. Navy Wives. Retha is survived by her daughter, Linda, and her husband, Richard Allen; her son, Steven, and his wife, Linnae Allensworth; her daughter-in-law, Denise Allensworth; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her par- ents, Thomas and Ova Stevens; her sister, Betty Bennett; her husband, George Allensworth; and her son, Thomas Al- lensworth. For those who would like to make a donation in memory of Retha, the family suggests the Emphysema Foundation, Disabled American Veterans or the char- ity of your choice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Ser- vices, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be made at www. tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com Richard Wilson Baker City, 1933-2020 to Baker City when he was a baby. Dick and his two younger sisters were raised in the home that his father built. He graduated from Baker High in 1952 Richard and joined the Navy the Wilson following day. After a four- year enlistment during which he served in the Korean War, he returned and soon met the love of his life, Betty M. Brannock. They were married on Oct. 12, 1956, and celebrated 63 years of marriage in 2019. Dick and Betty have two kids, Neil and Cathy, who are so thankful they had such a wonderful Dad. He was both a po- lice offi cer and truck driver in Baker be- fore moving his family to Mount Vernon, Washington, where he was a Greyhound bus driver. They later moved to Vancou- ver, Washington, where he drove truck for Shell Oil Co. and retired after 18 years. He then started a log truck business with his son mostly working off Mount St. Helens. Dick was a hard worker who loved his family. Baker City has always held a special place in Dick and Betty’s hearts as they still had much family in the area who they enjoyed visiting over the years. They returned to this beautiful area in 2000 for their retirement years. Dick enjoyed hunting, fi shing and camping with family and friends. He loved being in nature. He was known for having a wonderful sense of humor and being a very social and generous man. He was always willing to help others. For example, he helped both of his kids build their homes, and his neighbors have commented on how he always was there for them. Dick is survived by his wife, Betty; his son, Neil (Brenda) Wilson of Wimberley, Texas; his daughter, Cathy (Brent) Hauge of La Center, Washington; four grandchil- dren, Stephanie, Daniel, Chad and Sara; four great-grandchildren; his sister, Lola Ruff of Emmett, Idaho; as well as numer- ous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ida Taylor; and his beloved furry companion, Chad. Dick requested memorial contribu- tions to the Baker City Fire/Ambulance or Baker City Christian Church through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cre- mation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral home.com Richard L. “Dick” Wilson, 86, of Baker City, died peacefully on Feb. 13, 2020. A celebration of his life will take place Monday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Baker City Christian Church, 675 Highway 7. A Don Martin reception will immediately follow at the Halfway, 1923-2020 church. Don Martin, 96, a longtime Halfway Richard was born on Dec. 25, 1933, resident, died Feb. 4, 2020, at St. Luke’s at Red Oak, Iowa, to William (Bill) and Hazel (Briggs) Wilson. His family moved Meridian Hospital with his family at his side. A celebration of Don’s life will be scheduled later. (Time, date and place to be announced.) Donald Benton Martin Don was born at Bakersfi eld, Martin California, on Dec. 24, 1923. He was raised in the mountains of Glennville, California, where he either walked or rode a horse to school. Once he was of the age to at- tend high school, he lived at a boarding house and attended school in Bakersfi eld, California. After high school, Don went on to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California, until he joined the Navy. Don served in World War II on the ship USS Hendry. After serving in the Navy, Don bought a small ranch at Glennville, California. Shortly after that a friend of his part- nered up with him purchasing a bar in Bakersfi eld, California. For many years he worked the ranch in the day and the bar at night. After sell- ing the bar he became a full-time rancher. In May of 1953, he met the love of his life, Yvonne Champlin, at a rodeo. He mar- ried her a month later on June 26. In 1960, Don sold his ranch in Califor- nia and purchased a ranch at Halfway. He then moved his wife and children to Halfway where he spent the rest of his life doing what he loved most — working the ranch. Don spent time hunting in the fall over the years, but the rest of the year was all work. He loved to grow a garden every year and had one every year up until the time of his death. He always enjoyed eating all of the fruits and veg- etables that he grew. While still residing in California, Don served as a school board member and belonged to the Greenhorn Mountain Organization. After he moved to Oregon, he was a member of the American Cattle- men’s Association, N.F.O. and V.F.W. Don was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy Martin; and his sister, Mary Stone. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Yvonne Martin; daughters, Shella (Barry) DelCurto, Leah (Johnny) Padilla, and Jeanne (Randy) Warnock; sons, Randy (Ann) and Darrell Martin; 10 grandchil- dren and seven great-grandchildren. Don would like any memorial dona- tions to be made to the reelection of President Trump (Donald J. Trump) as he had hoped to live long enough to see him reelected. Contributions may be sent through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online con- dolences may be made at www.tamis pinevalleyfuneralhome.com N EWS OF R ECORD POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations BAKER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT WARRANT: Brendan Her- bert Winston, 25, of Baker City, 2:23 a.m. Sunday, in the 1500 FEB 14-20 ELTRYM HISTORIC THEATER C ONTACT THE H ERALD Technical Institute. • Classifi ed retirement — Mike Morgan, maintenance, District. The Board is reviewing Dis- trict policies and will discuss the fi rst reading of policies regarding fi scal management, support services and personnel during the meeting. Directors also will consider the second reading of all District polices in the sections regarding instruc- tion, students, and community 1809 1st Street, Baker City www.eltrym.com block of Campbell Street; cited and released. FAILURE TO APPEAR (two Union County warrants) and POST-PRISON SUPERVISION VIOLATION (Baker County war- rant): Alexander Allen Adams, Good Luck at District Tournaments! Safe Travels! SONIC THE HEDGEHOG PG FRI: (4:20) 7:20 SAT-MON: (1:20) (4:20) 7:20 TUES-THURS: 7:20 BIRDS OF PREY R FRI: (4:10) 7:10 SAT-MON: (1:10) (4:10) 7:10 TUES-THURS: 7:10 PARASITE R FRI: (4:00) 7:00 SAT-MON: (1:00) (4:00) 7:00 TUES-THURS: 7:00 ( )Bargain Matinee Show Times: 541-523-2522 Offi ce: 541-523-5439 2390 Broadway, Baker City 541-523-5223 23, of 2375 Campbell St., 7:21 a.m. Sunday, on Grove Street; jailed. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU- ENCE OF INTOXICANTS: George Joseph Hardy, 37, of 1321 Fourth St., 12:11 a.m. Saturday, at Sec- ond and Colorado streets; jailed and later released on bail. PROBATION VIOLATION (Four Baker County Circuit Court war- rants): Aaron Ray Hansen, 44, Baker City transient, 8:18 a.m. Saturday, at Main and Church streets; jailed. PROBATION VIOLATION (Three Baker County Circuit Court warrants): Austin Mikel Coble, 37, Baker City transient, 10:15 p.m. Friday, in the 1500 block of Campbell Street; jailed. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce Arrests, citations FAILURE TO APPEAR (Malheur County warrant): Ty Darrius Hel- frich, 21, of Huntington, 7:03 p.m. Saturday, at Huntington; jailed.
