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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 VIRUS Continued from Page 1A B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR THURSDAY, AUG. 13 ■ Baker School Board: 6 p.m.; Zoom video meeting; for more information, call the District Offi ce, 541-524-2260. T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald August 14, 1970 At the request of the City of Baker, a traffi c survey con- ducted by the Oregon State Highway Division in coopera- tion with the Federal Government and local government offi ces began in Baker yesterday. The survey includes interviews with motorists, traffi c counts at intersections, and traffi c counts electronically recorded on special hoses stretched across streets. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald August 14, 1995 Steve Hart’s dream of building a $40 million Granite Springs destination resort a mile northeast of Haines will have to wait a little longer. Hart needs the county planners to change the zoning of the 989 acres he purchased for the proposed development from Agriculture to Destination Resort and to approve a comprehensive plan amendment to allow the proposed use. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald August 13, 2010 Rep. Greg Walden warned a group of about 30 people attending Wednesday’s Baker County Chamber of Com- merce meeting he will continue to push the Environmen- tal Protection Agency to loosen the noose it holds on the Ash Grove cement plant in Durkee and other industries across the country. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald August 14, 2019 Lexie Flanagan will don a costume Friday night and put her all into bringing her character to life. Flanagan, 17, has auditioned for every show Missoula Children’s Theatre has brought to Baker City over the past decade. “I look forward to doing it every year,” she said. MCT has helped her “get comfortable acting in front of people.” But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. “I still get nervous — I look at the exit sign,” Flanagan said. “Pinocchio,” presented this weekend at Baker High School, is the 20th play to cast local youth. “Little did I imagine when we started our journey with Missoula Children’s Theatre 10 years ago that we would be doing three shows a year,” said Ginger Savage, executive director of Crossroads Carnegie Art Center. “This program has had such a powerful impact on the children. We want the whole community to come and celebrate this remark- able milestone.” Performances for the community are at 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday at Baker High School. Admission is $5, or free for ages 12 and younger. This show is sponsored by Soroptimist of Baker County. O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Aug. 10 4 — 15 — 21 — 38 — 43 — 48 Next jackpot: $5.2 million POWERBALL, Aug. 8 2 — 3 — 14 — 40 — 51 PB 24 Next jackpot: $169 million MEGA MILLIONS, Aug. 11 8 — 22 — 29 — 43 — 56 Mega 9 Next jackpot: $31 million WIN FOR LIFE, Aug. 10 4 — 10 — 52 — 69 PICK 4, Aug. 11 • 1 p.m.: 9 — 9 — 9 — 5 • 4 p.m.: 1 — 9 — 5 — 1 • 7 p.m.: 4 — 3 — 7 — 6 • 10 p.m.: 4 — 9 — 8 — 1 LUCKY LINES, Aug. 11 1-8-9-15-18-21-25-30 Next jackpot: $36,000 From June 28 to July 4, the county reported eight new cases. From July 19-25 there were seven cases reported. No Baker County resident has died from the virus, accord- ing to OHA reports. The agency’s most recent weekly detailed report, which in- cludes statistics through 11 p.m. on Aug. 9, showed that there were no patients being treated for the virus at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City. Kerns said Wednesday that she believes that is still the case. Both of Tuesday’s new cases, and the three new cases reported Wednesday, involved county residents who tested positive for COVID-19, said Nancy Staten, Baker County Health Department adminis- trator. “We do believe there may be community spread involved, and that’s concerning when the positive cases can’t be traced back to another specifi c positive case,” Staten said. “I recommend everyone be aware of that, and continue to avoid large gatherings, wear face coverings in public, watch their distance from others, and wash their hands frequently.” Of Baker County’s 45 total cases, four are “presumptive,” according to OHA. Presump- tive cases involve people who had symptoms consistent with the virus and had close contact with someone who tested positive, but have not themselves tested positive. The OHA weekly sum- mary report also lists the number of cases — positive plus presumptive — by ZIP codes with more than 1,000 residents. In Baker County, only the 97814 area, which includes Baker City, exceeds that population. As of Sunday night, when the county’s case total was 38, there were 30 cases in the 97814 ZIP code. Cases in ZIP codes with fewer than 1,000 residents are combined into a single statewide total, so case counts in Baker County outside the 97814 area aren’t available. Early Learning Center receives $25,000 The Ford Family Founda- tion has awarded the Baker School District a $25,000 grant to support the Baker Early Learning Center. “The District’s investment in early education and The Ford Family Foundation’s support of the BELC will have a lasting impact on our community,” Angela Lattin, BELC director, stated in a press release. The center will be housed in a portion of the former North Baker School. Sid Johnson & Co. of Baker City is the contractor working to remodel about 25,000 square feet of the 40,000-square-foot building. The fi rst fl oor of the original building is designed to house family partner and educational services for fami- lies and children from birth to kindergarten age. Classes are set to begin in the renovated space on Oct. 5. The kindergarten classes had been scheduled to move to the new site next fall, but the Baker School Board voted at its Aug. 6 meeting to move them to the BELC when it opens this year instead. The ground fl oor of the remodeled portion of the building will house nine early learning classrooms built to be accessible to those with handicapping conditions. The classrooms will include 950 square feet each, the press release stated. The interior work includes painting, fl ooring, ceilings, plumbing and electrical improvements and window replacement. Exterior im- provements will include some painting, a new parking lot, new playground equipment and other site improvements. The total cost of the project is $2.3 million. Grant funding totals $200,000. Other money to help pay for the project includes $1.8 million from the state Student Investment Act; a District contribution of $96,158; and $80,000 from the state Preschool Promise fund. Women’s Suffrage performances set A readers theater performance celebrating the centennial of American women gaining the right to vote is scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. in the Powder River Pavilion at Baker City’s Geiser-Pollman Park. The free event is sponsored by the American Association of University Women’s Baker branch. Local women will read the words of advocates for women’s suffrage includ- ing Sarah Grimke, Susan B. Anthony, Abigail Scott Duniway and Sojourner Truth. The cast includes Judy Head, Wanda Raffety, Betsy Ferns, Joyce Hunsaker, Kirsten Badger, Ginger Savage and Judy Baker. Dave Hunsaker will serve as narra- tor, introducing each speaker. The readers theater was originally performed on March 14, 2015, at the Capital Manor in Salem. A second performance is set for 6 p.m. on Aug. 21, also at Geiser-Pollman Park. A matinee performance will take place on Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m. outdoors at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, fi ve miles east of Baker City off High- way 86. More information is available from Heather Rudolph of AAUW at 307-689- 5083. O BITUARY Orange County, California, on Jan. 11, 1969. Richard Paul “Rick” Toubeaux, 72, of Rick worked for himself Baker City, died Aug. 7, 2020, at his resi- beginning in 1985. He dence surrounded by his wife and family. envisioned himself an A private memorial will be scheduled entrepreneur and was suc- Rick at a later date at Rick’s favorite place, cessful in every business Toubeaux the cabin he built for his family. he was involved in. His Rick was born on April 15, 1948, at most signifi cant success Highland Park, Michigan, to Ernest was being the owner of Oregon Trail Toubeaux and Lois Kackley Toubeaux. Sports — he was the hardest-working He attended Laquinta High School, man on this planet. When Rick wasn’t graduating in 1966. Rick met Pam working, he did take time to do things Hruden and the two were married in he enjoyed, such as hunting and music. ‘Rick’ Toubeaux Baker City, 1948-2020 Rick is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pamela of Baker City; his daughters, Michelle Toubeaux of South Fork, Colorado, and Nicole Toubeaux of La Grande; six grandchildren, Richie Scott, Kenny Gill, Mason Handy, Logan Handy, Alexis Knadle, and Timmy Knadle, along with one great-grand- child. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and his sister, Patricia. To light a candle for Rick or to leave a condolence for his family, go to www. grayswestco.com N EWS OF R ECORD family, go to www.grayswestco.com DEATHS Elizabeth Wood: 75, of Baker City, died Aug. 10, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be made at www.tamis pinevalleyfuneralhome.com William ‘Dale’ Evarts: 97, of Baker City, died Aug. 10, 2020, at his residence in Mead- owbrook Place Assisted Living Facility. To light a candle for Dale or to leave a condolence for his family, go to www.grayswestco.com William Holoboff: 83, of Granite, died Aug. 9, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. To light a candle in memory of William, or to leave a condolence for his POLICE LOG FUNERALS PENDING Mary Morin: There will be a graveside service/dedication at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Arrange- ments are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be shared at www. tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com Raelene Florene Maddox: Her memo- rial service will take place Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., with Pastor Lennie Spooner of the Baker City Nazarene Church offi ciating. To light a candle for Raelene, or to leave a condolence for her family, go to www.grayswestco.com Baker City Police Arrests, citations FOURTH-DEGREE ASSAULT (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): David Michael McMurdo, 37, of Baker City, 5:08 a.m. Tues- day, in the 1000 block of Campbell Street; cited and released. McMurdo is accused of assaulting Blaine Curtis Wilson on July 7 in Baker County, court documents state. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce Arrests, citations CONTEMPT OF COURT (Wallowa County warrant) Annette Irene Tolley, 50, of Baker City, 8:29 a.m. Tuesday, on Lower Powder Road in the Keating area; cited and released. 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