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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2021 VACCINE Continued from Page 1A T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald January 30, 1971 Ontario came to town last night with their red basketball shoes and their wild cheering section, but that was not enough to stop Baker as they went on to win in the second overtime, 51-49. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 30, 1996 Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative has joined nine other rural Northwest cooperatives to form a new organization. The New Pacifi c Northwest Generating Cooperative is separate from an older entity to which OTEC also be- longed. One of the new cooperative’s goals is to help its members benefi t from a more competitive power market by combining their needs and buying electricity in larger blocks. However, OTEC, the largest of the members with more than 28,000 customers, probably won’t be able to take advantage of those lower costs, said Cliff Stewart, general manager. The reason is that OTEC has contracts with the Bonne- ville Power Administration (BPA) that allows the BPA, from which OTEC buys the majority of its electricity, to reduce its payments to OTEC for power lines and equipment the cooperative leases to BPA, he said. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 31, 2011 It’s all concentration here, as the archers quietly line up and take aim. A deep breath, a trigger release, and an arrow fl ies 20 yards to embed in the foam target, ideally in the “kill zone.” With the winter weather, and early sunset, the Elkhorn Archers head indoors to hone their skills every Thursday, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., January through March. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald January 31, 2020 BOISE — The people who tell us whether it’s likely to rain tomorrow rely on satellites 22,000 miles above the Earth and on balloons that aren’t so different from what you might use to decorate a toddler’s birthday party. This combination of advanced and basic technology refl ects the inherent complexity of the atmosphere, said Jay Breidenbach, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service offi ce in Boise. The federal government’s newest weather satellite, which started transmitting its detailed images of clouds and other phenomena in November 2018, is a vital tool for forecasters, Breidenbach said. “It’s a quantum leap forward in terms of what we can observe from space,” he said of the data supplied by the GOES-West satellite, the second of four satellites the federal government plans to put into orbit. The fi rst of the four launched in 2016. The third is sched- uled to lift off in December 2021, and the fi nal satellite in 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the federal department of which the National Weather Service is a part, will spend about $10.8 billion to launch the quartet of weather satellites (GOES is an acronym for Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite. Geostationary refers to the orbit, which is stationary so the satellite sees the same part of the Earth). O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Jan. 27 14 — 15 — 18 — 37 — 43 — 47 Next jackpot: $1.2 million POWERBALL, Jan. 27 17 — 33 — 35 — 42 — 52 PB 9 Next jackpot: $30 million MEGA MILLIONS, Jan. 26 29 — 49 — 56 — 66 — 67 Mega 24 Next jackpot: $25 million WIN FOR LIFE, Jan. 27 21 — 55 — 67 — 74 PICK 4, Jan. 28 • 1 p.m.: 4 — 4 — 9 — 0 • 4 p.m.: 2 — 3 — 1 — 2 • 7 p.m.: 8 — 1 — 8 — 1 • 10 p.m.: 4 — 8 — 6 — 6 LUCKY LINES, Jan. 28 4-5-10-14-20-24-25-30 Next jackpot: $11,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ MONDAY: Boneless chicken breast, cream gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, macaroni salad, cheesecake ■ TUESDAY: Beef pot roast, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, green salad, cake ■ WEDNESDAY: Sweet and sour chicken, rice, Asian vegetables, roll, Asian salad, brownies ■ THURSDAY: Pork tips over fettuccine noodles, mixed vegetables, roll, green salad, bread pudding ■ FRIDAY: Baked cod, cup of clam chowder, capri vegetables, roll, coleslaw, lemon squares 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 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 Staten said about half of those eligible people agreed to be inoculated. As of Friday, Jan. 29, a total of 760 county residents had received their fi rst dose, and 188 had both doses and were fully vaccinated against the virus. The total of 948 residents is about 5.6% of the county’s population of 16,800. Statewide, about 7% of Oregon’s near- ly 4.3 million residents have received at least the fi rst dose. Based on the number of people in the education group who have made an ap- pointment to be vaccinated, Staten said she thinks a higher percentage of that group — perhaps 60% — will choose to be vaccinated. The state’s current schedule calls for residents 80 and older to be offered the vaccine starting the week of Feb. 7, fol- lowed in succession by: • 75 and older, Feb. 14 • 70 and older, Feb. 21 • 65 and older, Feb. 28 All told, those groups comprise more residents than in the earlier health care and educator phases. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are about 4,275 people in Baker County older than 65 — 26.5% of the population. Although some of those people have already been vaccinated, or offered the vaccine, because they live in a group care facility, the task of making the vac- cine available to everyone 65 and older will be considerable, Staten said. To that end, she said county offi cials are working on a strategy to let people in those age groups know how to schedule an appointment to be vaccinated. The outreach likely will include social media posts as well as posters and other outlets designed to reach as many people as possible. Staten said Saint Alphonsus and St. Luke’s Clinic are also planning to mail Lisa Britton/For the Baker City Herald A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Baker County Health Depart- ment. Each vial contains 10 doses, and the vaccine must be administered within six hours after the vial is punctured. letters to eligible residents. She said county offi cials are also discussing the best places to schedule vaccination clinics, as the health depart- ment, in its new offi ce at 2200 Fourth St., might not be the most convenient spot for some residents. Thus far, Staten said, the county has received suffi cient doses to accommodate residents who were eligible and willing to be vaccinated. She hopes that will continue as the county moves to larger groups of resi- dents. COVID-19 vaccines are somewhat more complicated to administer due to the two-dose requirement, Staten said. However, she said the state designates each dose as either a fi rst or second dose, and county offi cials track each dose to ensure each is used as intended. The goal is to ensure that when people are scheduled for their second dose, that dose will be available, Staten said. That system is working well so far, she said. Staten said the health department has also avoided wasting even a single dose of vaccine. Unlike other vaccines, which can be refrigerated after a vial is opened, the Moderna vaccine that the health depart- ment has been administering comes in 10-dose vials that must be used within six hours after the vial is punctured. New COVID-19 cases remain low Baker County reported 21 new cases during the 13-day period, Jan. 16-28. That’s the fewest cases during a 13-day period since October. Staten said 97 people were tested during a free COVID-19 testing clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Halfway. Results likely will be available this weekend or early next week, she said. Staten said free testing clinics can reduce the county’s test positivity rate, one of two statistics (total new cases is the other) that determines the county’s risk level and resulting restrictions on businesses and other activities. During two clinics in Baker City, just four of 216 people tested were infected. O BITUARY James Maxwell Haines, 1930-2021 James Oliver (J.O.) Max- well, 90, of Haines, crossed over into eternal glory on Jan. 12, 2021, in his own home, sur- rounded by loved ones, after a brief illness. Due to health regulations related to the virus pandemic, there is no funer- al service at this time. A graveside memorial service James will be planned Maxwell at a later date. Honorary pallbearers include: Gerald Maxwell, Cliff Coles, Larry Curry, Larry Rood, George Dudley and Ken Bain. J.O. was born on Jan. 24, 1930, to Glenn Hand Maxwell and Melva Arvilla Spence Maxwell in his maternal grandparents’ farmhouse in the Muddy Creek area west of Haines. He was the name- sake of his paternal grandfa- ther, James Oliver Maxwell. J.O. grew up on the Max- well Ranch. His fi rst chores included packing wood, gathering eggs and feeding the chickens. Later, he tended sheep and belonged to the 4-H Sheep Club. At 13 years of age, he began working in the hay fi elds, driving a team of work horses pulling a mowing machine, to driving a grain truck from the thresh- ing machine to the farm granaries. J.O.’s fi rst years of school- ing were at Muddy Creek School, a couple of miles from home. There was no high school at Muddy Creek, so he moved to Baker City and graduated from Baker High School. During the high school years he worked for the John Deere machinery dealer after school. He attend- ed a year at Oregon State College. The following year, he decided to go to Cal-Tech Aircraft Power Plant and Airframe Mechanic’s School in Glendale, California, to be a licensed A & E mechanic. The summer before going to school in California, J.O. met a young woman, Sue Williams, while they were each waiting on their sisters to take swim lessons. After becoming acquainted, they began dating and stayed in touch after he went to California. Upon completing aircraft school, J.O. joined the United States Air Force which he served for six years. While in the service, he and Sue married on Aug. 12, 1951. They adored each other for 69 years and have two children. After the military, J.O. worked for the Maxwell Ranch and for Sue’s father drilling water wells in both Oregon and Arizona. He then worked as an aircraft mechanic, managed a city air- port, and became a commer- cial pilot and fl ight instructor. N EWS OF R ECORD DEATHS William ‘Bill’ Gorbet: 93, of Richland, died on Jan. 28, 2021, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Crema- tion Services. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispine valleyfuneralhome.com 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 (Baker County Circuit Court war- rants): Alex Cooper Horn, 25, of Baker City, 12:15 p.m. Wednes- day in the 3200 block of Court Avenue; jailed. PROBATION VIOLATION (Baker County warrant): Jace Taylor Prowell, 30, of Baker City, 2:54 p.m. Thursday, in the 3200 block of Court Avenue; cited and released. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce FAILURE TO ABIDE BY CONDI- TIONS OF DUII DIVERSION AGREEMENT (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): Audrey Ann Slavich, 67, of 3085 Resort St., Apartment 13, 7:42 a.m. Thursday, in the 42000 block of Cedar Street; cited and released. For several years, he man- aged the airport in La Grande and did contract fl ying for the U.S. Forest Service, dropping smokejumpers and fi refi ght- ing equipment as well as running the aircraft main- tenance and repair, fl ight instruction, ground school, air charter, air ambulance and various other related services. J.O. and Sue relocated to Tucson, Arizona, where he worked in well drilling and house construction. He again moved, to Virginia and Tennessee, before returning to Haines in the early 1990s to care for his aging parents. Not one to be idle and enjoy- ing the work of a mechanic, J.O. worked well past the age of retirement. He never met a stranger, was always conge- nial, when he spoke there came words of wisdom or wit. He lived the life of a Chris- tian in both word and deed, earning the respect and love of many across the country who he ministered to through his wise guidance and record- ings. He will surely be missed but we know he has reached his eternal destination, his family said. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Elaine Maxwell; his daughter, Kathie Sue Maxwell of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his son, Howard James Maxwell of Beaumont, Texas; his sister, Glennabelle Barney and her husband, Jim, of Lincoln City; his grandchil- dren, Jeremy Black, Andrea Black, Aaron Black, James O. Maxwell, Stephen Maxwell, Rebekah Maxwell and Elisa- beth Maxwell; as well as two great-grandchildren. J.O. was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Melva Maxwell. The family expressed special appreciation to Pam Maxwell for her tender care to both J.O. and Sue recently until other family arrived. J.O. will be missed by many friends and relatives not only in Eastern Oregon but across the nation as well, including special family friend, Mary Craig. His family thanks all those who made phone calls and expressions of condolences. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Haines Elementary School or a charity of your choice through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. Pam Maxwell is compiling a memory book for the family. If you have a fond memory or a copy of a photo, please send them to Pam Maxwell at 15177 Muddy Creek Lane, Haines, OR 97833. Baker County Baker The Baker County County Veteran Services Veteran Service Veteran Service Office will be will be closed on closed June 1-5 December and open for 14th through business on the 18th Monday, June 8th Until further notice Veterans will not be seen in person. If you need assistance, call Rick’s work number 541-523-8223 and he will call you back to help you over the phone. This is a measure that is being implemented to minimize the spread of COVID-19. “You’ll love the work we do. I guarantee it.” - JR POLICE LOG Baker City Police CONTEMPT OF COURT, two counts, and FAILURE TO APPEAR 225 H Street • East of I-84 • 541-523-3200 • grumpysrepair.com
