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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021 SPORTS Continued from Page 1A T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald January 29, 1971 The District 5J Board of Education and teacher consul- tation committee changed the terms of their respective proposals yesterday for 1971-72 teacher salaries but still did not appear to bridge the $15,000 gap in total cost that has held consultations at a logjam for several weeks. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 29, 1996 The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has proposed to include segments of 21 streams in Baker County and southern Union County on a list of rivers that don’t meet federal water quality standards. The agency won’t decide until this spring which of those segments will be on the fi nal list, which DEQ must submit to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval by April 1. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 28, 2011 Maverik, a company that owns 221 gas stations/con- venience stores across the West, plans to build its fi rst Oregon location in Baker City this summer. The Utah company bought the commercial-zoned prop- erty at the northwest corner of Cedar and Campbell streets. That’s the site of the former Oregon Department of Geol- ogy and Mineral Industries building. The property is across Cedar Street from Humbles gas station. The city planning department has approved Maverik’s site design and is reviewing construction drawings, said Jenny Long, city planner. The 4,217-square-foot store is slated to be built at the northern edge of the property, near the intersection of Cedar and Clark streets. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald January 29, 2020 Bundled against the January chill, Sarah Owen makes her way through one of her last days as a Baker City Herald carrier. Preparing to make 48 stops along her route, Sarah secures her two sided bag full of papers. She doesn’t have long, as some businesses close between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. “I always go fast on this route,” Sarah said. Sarah, 45, has had this route for nearly 16 years, and she often sees familiar faces. She begins her route on Second Street, then makes her way downtown on Main, smiling at every stop. “I always smile because it always makes other people smile and be happy,” she said. In another part of town, Sarah’s mother, Shirley, 68, is making her way to her 79 customers. She used to carry a holder similar to Sarah’s, but now uses a wheeled stroller. Shirley has been a Herald carrier for 23 years, and she often helped her children when they had their own routes. The Owen family has had a hand in delivering papers either together or on their own. Sarah’s father, Gary, her two brothers, Mark and Emery, and her sister, Debrah, have each worked in some way to help deliver papers over the decades. O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Jan. 25 5 — 16 — 18 — 24 — 39 — 40 Next jackpot: $1.1 million POWERBALL, Jan. 23 5 — 8 — 17 — 27 — 28 PB 14 Next jackpot: $20 million MEGA MILLIONS, Jan. 26 29 — 49 — 56 — 66 — 67 Mega 24 Next jackpot: $25 million WIN FOR LIFE, Jan. 25 8 — 12 — 34 — 48 PICK 4, Jan. 26 • 1 p.m.: 6 — 3 — 9 — 9 • 4 p.m.: 6 — 5 — 2 — 2 • 7 p.m.: 5 — 4 — 5 — 0 • 10 p.m.: 0 — 9 — 6 — 8 LUCKY LINES, Jan. 26 2-7-9-13-17-23-28-32 Next jackpot: $26,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ FRIDAY: Baked ham, candied yams, green beans, roll, three-bean salad, tapioca salad ■ MONDAY (Feb. 1): Boneless chicken breast, cream gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, macaroni salad, cheesecake ■ TUESDAY (Feb. 2): Beef pot roast, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, green salad, cake ■ WEDNESDAY (Feb. 3): Sweet and sour chicken, rice, Asian vegetables, roll, Asian salad, brownies ■ THURSDAY (Feb. 4): Pork tips over fettuccine noodles, mixed vegetables, roll, green salad, bread pudding 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. Meals must be picked up; 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 The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) has set a tentative schedule of Feb. 22 to April 10 for traditional fall sports, with games starting March 1. But under current Oregon guidelines, contact sports, in- cluding football, are prohibited, including practices. “Nothing has changed,” Gonzales said. “I just keep hoping and waiting that they give some sort of indication on when they’ll allow contact sports or give some sort of guidance on something that is different. We are still tied to our county numbers, they’re still not allowing contact sports. So no answer or movement yet for football, basketball, wrestling and cheerleading.” Basketball and wrestling, as traditional winter sports, are slated to start May 10. Baker’s fi rst football game, presuming the sport is allowed, would be March 5 at Vale. Meanwhile the Oregon Athletics Coaches Association “I just keep hoping and waiting that they give some sort of indication on when they’ll allow contact sports or give some sort of guidance.” essential engagements for our young people offering crucial connections to peers, adults and communities.” Gonzales said he’s excited about the campaign, and he hopes it yields results. “This is how things prog- — Buell Gonzales Jr., ress, we read it, we get behind athletic director for the it and if it’s something that we Baker School District want, we send it to our elected offi cials,” he said. “If they want has created a “Return to Play” to see change, this is how they campaign that includes a form would go about it.” letter residents can sign and Gonzales said that al- send to Gov. Kate Brown and though he’s confi dent the the signer’s representatives in other traditional fall sports — the Oregon Legislature. volleyball, cross-country and The letter urges the gover- soccer — will be able to start nor to allow not only football, practicing in mid-February, he but all high school sports and feels differently about football. co-curricular activities such He said he thought state as band and choir, to resume offi cials would have an update Feb. 8. after the OSAA executive “If we miss that date, board met Jan. 20-22, but that seasons will be cancelled and hasn’t happened. lost forever, and our student- “That was the date that athletes will not be able to I would have thought if we benefi t from crucial activities were going to play football, they love and need,” the letter that they were going to have reads. “These co-curricular ac- some sort of timetable for tivities — whether it is playing football or contact sports,” football, competing in dance, Gonzales said. “I’m not saying or singing in the choir — are things might not change over the next couple of weeks.” The letter lists several reasons why students should be allowed to return to sports and other activities, including: • Students are vulnerable to anxiety, depression and sui- cide, dangers worsened by the effects of distance learning. “The cancellation of activi- ties this school year will only further exacerbate this serious issue among Oregon high school students,” the letter reads. • COVID-19 has not caused any deaths in Oregon of people 19 and younger. • The letter cites a Universi- ty of Wisconsin study of states that have allowed high school sports during the pandemic, which found that sports didn’t lead to a higher rate of virus spread. A total of 35 states allowed high school football during 2020, according to the letter. Those interested in signing the “Return to Play” letter can go to this link: https://sites. google.com/lakeview.k12.or.us/ return-to-play-electronic-sign/ home O BITUARIES Taran Moothart Baker City, 1997-2021 Taran Arthur Moothart, 23, of Baker City, died Jan. 15, 2021. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date, the place and time to be announced. Taran was born on April 26, 1997, at Baker City to James Moothart and Barbara Rust Moothart- Borello. He was a very adventurous youngster, fun-loving, and spreading joy wherever his feet would take him. Taran was a Taran Christian and loved Jesus Moothart with his whole heart. Taran attended Harvest School and Church services during his youth. While attending high school, he worked at the Main Street Chevron service station in Baker City and wel- comed the fatherly advice from his older co-workers. Taran graduated from Baker High School in 2015. After high school, Taran worked as a welder. He was an employee at R L Pip- ing and Metal Fabrication LLC, work- ing as a highly skilled welder and was sent by his employer to welding jobs all over the United States. His artistic talent developed with his interest in tattooing himself and close friends. Taran was a very tender-hearted person, generous with his hugs, and was loving toward his family, friends, and animals. He loved to take his dog Moose to the mountains to shed hunt. He loved nature, wildlife, and the mountains. Taran loved his family and was very protective of them. He was happi- Prineville, died in his sleep on Jan. 4, 2021, at Wheatland Village Retirement and Assisted Living in Walla Walla. Joe was born on July 27, 1919, at Gos- hen, Oregon, near Eugene, to Riley and Mamie (Sheridan) Petty. He grew up on a farm and completed early education in the Creswell area. In 1943 he earned his bachelor of science degree in Agriculture Engineering at Oregon State University; later he received his Civil Engineering rating. On Nov. 26, 1943, Joe mar- ried Virginia Park at the First Baptist Church in Redmond. Joe was employed with Soil Con- servation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, working in Redmond, Baker City and Lakeview, before transferring to Elko, Nevada until his retirement in 1968. Joe and Virginia returned to Oregon to acreage along the John Day River near Mitchell until failing health re- quired a move to Prineville, and later to Walla Walla. He enjoyed doing outdoor activities with his family. He took pride in his work projects, showing friends and fam- ily unique sites. Joe is survived by his wife of 77 years, Virginia Petty of Walla Walla; his daughters, Cheryl (David) Dine of Portland, and Carolyn (Randolph) Ford of Boise; his son, Joel Petty of Sandpoint, Idaho; seven grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren and two great-great- Andrew Petty grandchildren. Formerly of Baker City, 1919-2021 Joe was preceded in death by his son, Andrew Joseph Petty (known as A. Karl Petty, in 2006. Joseph Petty), 101, of Walla Walla, Wash- Whispering Pines Funeral Home in ington, and formerly of Baker City and Prineville is in charge of arrangements. est when he was out four-wheeling or hunting with his dad and siblings in the mountains and always ready and eager for a new adventure. He lived life to the fullest, and he was a friend to everyone. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Moothart-Borello of Baker City; his father and stepmother, James and Tina Moothart of Baker City; his brothers, Tyler Moothart and Ronnie Borello of Baker City; his sister, Tarrah Mooth- art of Seattle; his grandmother, Carla Densley Rust Koplein, and grandfather, Michael Rust; his great-grandmother, Lillian Densley; his nieces, Maddison Wilhelm and Mackenzie Moothart, and his nephew, Lincoln Moothart; and many loving aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Taran was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Jerelene Moothart of Baker City. Family and friends were a very impor- tant part of his life. He will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions can be made to the Taran Memorial Fund at Old West Federal Credit Union, 2026 Broadway St., Baker City, OR 97814, or by sending them to Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To leave an online condolence for Taran’s family, go to www.grayswestco. com. N EWS OF R ECORD DEATHS Claudia “Jo” Myers: 86, of Baker City, died Jan. 26, 2021, at the home of her daughter in St. George, Utah. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Crema- tion Services. Online condo- lences may be shared at www. tamispinevalleyfuneralhome. com was drinking at Geiser-Pollman Park at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police also trespassed Guthrie from the park for the next 90 days. HARASSMENT: Tamara Kay Fine, 47, of Baker City, 11:52 p.m. Tuesday, in the 1200 block of Washington Avenue; cited and released. Crime report AGGRAVATED FIRST-DEGREE THEFT: From a job site on 23rd Street near Settler’s Loop between Nov. 24, 2020, and Jan. 25, 2021. Taken: a 35-killowatt Atlas Copco generator valued at $20,000 mounted to a single-axle trailer belonging to Gyllenberg Construction of Baker City. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce Arrests, citations PROBATION VIOLATION (Baker County Circuit Court war- rant): James Robert Hensen, 34, of Baker City, 3:14 p.m. Monday, at 3320 K St.; cited and released. “You’ll love the work we do. I guarantee it.” - JR FUNERAL PENDING Lloyd Harry Bigler: A military honors ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Union Park. Those attending must wear a mask and practice social distancing. In lieu of fl owers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Union VFW Post, 518 N. Main St., Union, OR 97883. Online condo- lences may be made at www. lovelandfuneralchapel.com 225 H Street • East of I-84 • 541-523-3200 • grumpysrepair.com BIRTH MERRITT: Candice and Justin, of Baker City, at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City, Jan. 12, 2021, at 5:38 p.m., a boy, Jaxon David, 8 pounds, 6 ounces; grandparents are Christy Settles of Baker City, Ray and Eris Merritt of Baker City, and Bud and Betty Newby of Umatilla. POLICE LOG 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 $10.75 for print only. Digital-only rates are $8.25. 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 © 2021 Baker City Police FAILURE TO APPEAR (two Baker County Circuit Court warrants): Stacey Lee Bork, 31, of Baker City, 9:41 a.m. Tuesday, in the 1600 block of Indiana Avenue; cited and released. SECOND-DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS: John Marsik Guthrie, 49, transient, 4:29 p.m. Tuesday, at Geiser-Pollman Park; jailed; Guthrie also was cited on two counts of consuming alcohol in a public place after offi cers said he refused to dump the alcohol he Try the SHIP TO STORE feature at millershomecenter.com BRINGING QUALITY PRODUCTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICING TO EASTERN OREGON 3815 Pocahontas Road, Baker City • 541-523-6404 3109 May Lane, La Grande • 541-963-3113
