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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Police investigating possible arson By Chris Collins ccollins@bakercityherald.com T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald November 6, 1970 If the Pine-Eagle Spartans can beat the Elgin Huskies Friday night, they will enter the state quarterfi nals in the A-11 division and will meet Heppner in Halfway Novem- ber 14 for the right to advance to the semi-fi nals of the state playoffs. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald November 6, 1995 Legislation introduced last week in Congress would prevent the U.S. Forest Service from establishing the fi rst restrictions on the use of jet boats on the Snake River in Hells Canyon. Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, and Rep. Wes Cooley, R-Ore., introduced companion bills Wednesday. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald November 5, 2010 The Baker City Council is following in the County Com- mission’s footsteps by joining Ash Grove Cement Com- pany’s legal battle with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. On Monday, attorneys for Ash Grove will fi le a lawsuit in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. The fi ling was prompted by the EPA’s decision in August to not create a subcategory in the agency’s proposed new mercury emissions rules that acknowledge the abnormal- ly high levels of mercury in the limestone that Ash Grove processes at its plant near Durkee. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald November 6, 2019 The Baker City Public Works Department’s recent project is hard to miss. Employees have placed more than two dozen boulders of varying sizes on Windmill Road east of Interstate 84, at the Court Avenue Plaza downtown between Main and Resort streets, and at the Sam-O Skate Park. Around 30 boulders were brought in from the city’s property at Goodrich Creek, about 12 miles northwest of town, to replace concrete barriers and safety cones. The project was completed in a week. Public Works Director Michelle Owen said public works employees discussed the idea during a crew meeting after looking at the orange cones on Windmill Road. The cones were set up after the road was chip-sealed this year and after the new Oregon State Police station was built. The boulders, Owen said, “look a lot better than orange safety cones.” Twenty boulders replaced safety cones on Windmill Road to prevent truck drivers from driving over the curb. Workers then chose other places where the boulders could serve a similar purpose. Four boulders have replaced concrete blocks on the east end of the Court Avenue Plaza, where the street is closed to traffi c. Owen said the boulders are effective but smaller than the blocks, making the bronze Salt Lick statue more vis- ible. “I think it just balances that area out and makes it easier to see the sculpture,” Owen said. Baker City Police are inves- tigating a report of a fi re set in a Broadway Street apartment house Monday night as arson. Police Chief Ray Duman said Tuesday that while no arrests have been made, a COUNCILORS Continued from Page 1A suspect has been identifi ed. Witnesses told police that the incident took place at 9:30 p.m. at the apartment build- ing at 2450 Broadway St. owned by Richard L. Torrance of Baker City. A male subject report- edly lit his jacket on fi re and threw it into his apartment. Duman said. The carpeting on the fl oor of the apartment sustained an estimated $600 damage. The Baker City Fire Department was called to the scene, but the fi re was out by the time fi refi ghters arrived, Fire Chief Sean Lee said “I am very grateful to have been elected to the City Council. I am excited to be working with this group of councilors. I am looking forward to January 1 and getting started.” “I’m very excited to be part of the amazing team voters elected last night. I think Baker City voters just sent a clear message about the direction they’d like to see their city take. I’m already thinking about what we’re going to face locally in the wake of Measure 110.” Kirby also expects an un- known number of ballots, but probably not more than a couple McQuisten dozen, to arrive that voters left in a drop box in another county, — Joanna Dixon which is allowed. She is required by law to certify the election results within “I’m humbled by the confi dence 20 days. Once she’s done that she placed in me by the residents — Kerry McQuisten Alderson will send the results to the city. of Baker City, and I’ll continue Kerry McQuisten received the to do what I can to earn it. most votes, with 2,653, accord- “I am super happy with last ing to unoffi cial results from the It’s an important time with Baker County Clerk’s offi ce. night’s city council election the recruitment of a new city The rest of the top fi ve: Shane results and I am excited to work manager and a largely new Alderson (2,406 votes), Spriet with everyone. Dixon (2,324), Johnny Waggoner Sr. council. There is a lot to do, (2,153), and Joanna Dixon The voters of Baker City have and I look forward to a bright (1,847). picked a winning team to lead!” future for our citizens.” The newly elected councilors — Shane Alderson will be sworn in at the Council’s — Jason Spriet fi rst meeting in 2021, likely the second Tuesday of January. couldn’t run for re-election due to the Saluda, North Carolina; Spriet As the top three, McQuisten, Alderson term limits clause in the city charter. and Scott McClure of and Spriet will serve 4-year terms. Wag- With up to fi ve new councilors slated Monmouth. goner, Dixon and Sells, presuming she to take offi ce in 2 months, the current The candidates are retains her lead, will serve 2-year terms. slate of councilors is moving ahead with scheduled to arrive in The other candidates on Tuesday’s plans to hire a new city manager before Baker City on Wednesday, ballot are Betty J. Milliman (1,546 the end of the year to replace Fred War- Nov. 11. On Thursday, Nov. votes), Gretchen Stadler (1,396), Annie ner Jr., who is retiring. 12, they will tour city fa- Waggoner Croucher (1,218), Damon Rose (1,123) The city manager is in effect the city’s cilities with Warner in the and James C. Thomas (1,076). CEO, responsible for managing, hiring morning and afternoon. Typically, just four of the seven and fi ring city employees, and oversee- The city plans to have “meet and Council seats are on the ballot. But this ing the day-to-day operations. Council- greets” between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on year there were six openings because ors, meanwhile, have the sole authority Nov. 12, at three sites to be announced, two councilors resigned earlier this year to hire and fi re the city manager. where residents can meet the candi- and their replacements appointed by In her response to the Herald’s vot- dates and ask questions. remaining councilors, including Spriet, ers’ guide questionnaire, McQuisten People attending will be required to are serving temporary terms that end wrote that she would prefer the current wear masks, and each candidate will Dec. 31. councilors defer the city manager hiring, spend 30 to 45 minutes at each of the Among the seven current councilors, leaving that task for the new councilors three sites, said Robin Nudd, the city’s Lynette Perry was the only one whose who take offi ce in January. human resources director. seat wasn’t up for election. Perry was On Oct. 13 the City Council an- In other local races Tuesday, Haines elected in 2018 to a 4-year term. nounced three fi nalists for the city Mayor James Brown won re-election Two other current councilors, Mayor manager job. They are Steve Ashworth against Brian Pound. Brown received Loran Joseph and Randy Schiewe, of Alpine, Wyoming; Jonathan Cannon of 130 votes, and Pound 91. TACO BELL Continued from Page 1A In an email to the Herald on Tues- day, Allen wrote that “the application for Land Use has been rescinded per request of the client.” Baker Towne Square LLC, which is owned by Gregory Sackos, owns the 0.91-acre parcel, on the north side of Campbell Street near the Safeway and Albertsons grocery stores, where the Taco Bell was proposed. In an email to Eva Henes, a senior planner with the Baker City/County Planning Department, Allen wrote that MEGABUCKS, Nov. 2 5 — 10 — 13 — 28 — 37 — 42 Next jackpot: $4 million POWERBALL, Oct. 31 2 — 6 — 40 — 42 — 55 PB 24 Next jackpot: $137 million MEGA MILLIONS, Nov. 3 7 — 31 — 44 — 45 — 55 Mega 19 Next jackpot: $142 million WIN FOR LIFE, Nov. 2 17 — 20 — 32 — 67 PICK 4, Nov. 3 • 1 p.m.: 6 — 3 — 2 — 8 • 4 p.m.: 6 — 5 — 2 — 9 • 7 p.m.: 0 — 8 — 9 — 0 • 10 p.m.: 1 — 9 — 0 — 6 LUCKY LINES, Nov. 3 3-8-10-16-22-25-32 Next jackpot: $13,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ FRIDAY: Beef pot roast, parslied red potatoes, carrots, roll, fruit ambrosia, cake ■ MONDAY (Nov. 9): Chicken-fried chicken, potatoes and gravy, peas, biscuit, fruit cup, lemon bars ■ TUESDAY (Nov. 10): Spaghetti with meat sauce, caulifl ower, garlic bread stick, green salad, apple crisp ■ WEDNESDAY (Nov. 11): Barbecued pork ribs, au gratin potatoes, corn, roll, pea-and-onion salad, ice cream ■ THURSDAY (Nov. 12): Breaded chicken strips, potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, bread, carrot-raisin salad, bread pudding Lunches at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $4.50 donation (60 and older), $6.75, under 60. Meals must be picked up; there is no dining on site. C ONTACT THE H ERALD 1668 Resort St. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: 541-523-3673 Fax: 541-833-6414 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 he was requesting to withdraw the ap- plication “as we are still working on the access issue and our project is therefore not ready for formal approval.” In his email to the Herald, Allen did not respond to a question about whether he intended to resubmit the application later. O BITUARY April 8, 1970, when he returned to his home in Pendleton. Richard Leonard “Dick” Herbes, 73, He met his future wife, Geraldine “Jer- died peacefully on Oct. 31, 2020, at his ry” Johnson, at the neighborhood Safe- rural home in Haines. way store. He was her box boy. They were A visitation will take married on Jan. 6, 1971, at La Grande by place Friday, Nov. 6, from a justice of the peace, and later on Sept. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Gray’s 18, 1971, in the Catholic Church. West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, Dick worked at several jobs in Vancou- 1500 Dewey Ave. A grave- ver, Washington, and Portland until the side service with military family moved to Baker County in 1977. ‘Dick’ honors will take place on He became a draftsman for the Oregon Herbes Friday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. Department of Forestry and created at the Haines Cemetery. maps for the Hells Canyon region. Father Suresh Telagani of St. Frances de In the 1980s he began a lengthy Sales Cathedral will offi ciate the service. relationship with the bicycle industry in Dick was born on Dec. 4, 1946, at Baker County, eventually opening and Pendleton to Leonard Englebert Herbes operating Dick’s Bikes and Repairs until and Antoinette Ursula Young Herbes. his health no longer allowed it. Dick grew up in Pendleton, attending St. Dick loved fi shing, hunting, reading, Mary’s Catholic Academy and Pendleton singing, and creating things with his High School until his graduation in 1965. hands. He was a carpenter at heart and He attended college, earning a degree in loved creating crafts in his wood shop. He drafting. spent many fi shing trips fi lleting crappie, He served honorably in the United bass, perch, and catfi sh for all of the fam- States Air Force from June 20, 1966, to ily fi shermen. ‘Dick’ Herbes O REGON L OTTERY Haines, 1946-2020 Dick was a quiet, kindhearted man and served his family and friends with- out fanfare. He was a man of few words and loved spending time with his family and found great joy in his grandchildren. Dick is survived by his wife, Jerry; his sister, Colleen Christiansen (Tom); his sister-in-law, Georgia Herbes; his children, Rob Herbes (Bahyya) and Anny Welch (Doug); his grandchildren, Adam, Jordan, Brooke, Cassidy, Jenna, David, Ben, Sarah, Grace, Claire, Brody, Amelia and Matthew; his great-grandchildren, Eva, Sophie and Rhys; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Antoinette Herbes; his brother, Edwin; and his sister, Sister Emily Ann Herbes. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Alzheimer’s Associa- tion through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To leave an online condolence for Richard’s family, go to www.grayswestco. com N EWS OF R ECORD DEATHS Leo John Williamson: 92, of Pendleton, died Oct. 29, 2020, at his home. A visitation will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Thurs- day, Nov. 5, at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. His graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Haines Cemetery. Father Suresh Telagani of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral will offi ciate. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To leave an online condolence for Leo’s family, go to www.grays westco.com POLICE LOG Baker City Herald BAKER COUNTY PAROLE AND PROBATION DETAINER: Jason John Gregory Efi rd, 39, of 1710 Birch St., 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, at his home; jailed. FOURTH-DEGREE DOMESTIC ASSAULT: Richard Taylor Mat- thews, 70, of 2350 F St., 2:30 p.m. 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 Copyright © 2020 Tuesday morning. Upon arrest, the suspect could face a charge of fi rst- degree arson, a Class A felony, on allegations that he delib- erately started a fi re in the apartment building, endan- gering the other residents who live there, Duman said. Monday, at his home; jailed. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce DRIVING WHILE OPERATOR’S LICENSE SUSPENDED: Michael Ray Womack Jr., 30, of Baker City, 10:15 p.m. Monday, at the eastbound Baker Valley Rest Area on Interstate 84; cited and released. NO MORE GUTTER CLEANING, OR YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEED! CALL US TODAY FOR We Cancel TIMESHARES for You Every year 150,000 people reach out to us for help getting rid of their timeshare. In 2019, we relieved over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and maintenance fees. We can help. A FREE ESTIMATE 15 % AND! 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