2A — BAKER CITY HERALD
SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021
Storytime returning on June 15
She’ll set up just across the bridge
from the library, in the shade of the
park’s trees (but not too close to the
playground).
By Lisa Britton
“I’m super excited about it,” said
lbritton@bakercityherald.com
Grammon, who is the youth services
After more than a year, children will
coordinator for the library.
once again gather for storytime with
The pandemic didn’t stop storytime —
Missy Grammon from the Baker County Grammon held an online version every
Library.
week for families to watch at home. Also,
Beginning June 15, and every Tuesday “Storytime in a Bag” was available at the
through the summer, she will have story- library and full of crafts, activities, and a
time in Geiser-Pollman Park at 10 a.m.
free book.
■ Events will be Tuesdays
at Geiser-Pollman Park
T URNING B ACK THE P AGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
June 5, 1971
SALEM (UPI) — Oregon Friday became the 32nd state to
ratify a constitutional amendment to extend voting rights
to 18-year-olds in all elections.
It was only by a two-vote margin as the Senate voted 16-
14 to pass HJR 47, which had already passed the House.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
June 5, 1996
Snow still glistens high in the Elkhorn Mountains, and
throughout Northeastern Oregon streams tumble, spread-
ing moisture across the forests.
In some places logging slash is so damp that U.S. Forest
Service workers must wait to burn it. The idea of a wildfi re
seems silly this early June, just two weeks after several
inches of snow fell at Anthony Lakes and late spring rain
dampened the valleys.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
June 6, 2011
Three mustangs from Baker City will make their way to
Germany this month.
Horses, not cars.
Tim and Carol Delsman, Baker City residents since the
1990s, train mustangs adopted through the Bureau of Land
Management’s wild horse program.
Only U.S. citizens are eligible to adopt wild horses
through the BLM, which periodically captures horses from
several states, including Oregon, to prevent the animals
from overpopulations rangelands.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
June 6, 2020
Baker County began the second phase of the state’s
reopening plan today, with more people allowed to at-
tend both indoor and outdoor events, including church
services.
Phase 2 guidelines also authorize some types of the
businesses that had been closed during phase 1 to
reopen, including theaters, bowling alleys and swimming
pools.
Restaurants and bars, which had been required to close
at 10 p.m. during phase 1, which started May 15, can now
stay open until midnight.
In all cases the state continues to require people, or
groups who are together, to stay 6 feet apart.
That guideline defi nes how many customers are al-
lowed in restaurants, bars and other businesses, and how
many people can attend church services and other events,
both indoor and outdoor.
Although restaurants and bars are still required to
space tables at least 6 feet apart, phase 2 does allow some
fl exibility depending on the types of booths.
Businesses, instead of the 6-foot spacing, can install a
plexiglass or other “nonpermeable physical barrier that
is easily cleaned if the barrier is at least 1 foot higher than
head level for customers seated and at least 3 feet wide or
at least the width of the booth if wider than 3 feet.”
But phase 2 continues to prohibit patrons from sitting
at counters or bars “unless the counter faces a window or
wall and at least 6 feet of distance is maintained between
parties and/or staff behind the bar.”
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WIN FOR LIFE, June 2
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• 10 p.m.: 2 — 3 — 8 — 1
LUCKY LINES, June 3
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Next jackpot: $51,000
Park concerts start this weekend
■ Concerts planned on Saturdays and Sundays this summer at Geiser-Pollman Park
Sunday concerts are put on
by Powder River Music Re-
Music in Geiser-Pollman
view, a program of Baker City
Park starts this weekend and Events. (Although there will
continues throughout the
be several Saturday concerts
summer.
as well.)
The concerts are organized
Saturday, June 5, will
by separate organizations. Sat- feature Carter Junction, the
urday events are sponsored by husband/wife duo of Clin-
the National Historic Oregon ton and Sarah Carter. The
Trail Interpretive Center.
program starts at 5 p.m. in
By Lisa Britton
lbritton@bakercityherald.com
GRADUATION
Continued from Page 1A
Then she taught some of
them as fi rst-graders in 2009,
her fi rst year as a full-time
teacher.
Later, Sullivan had many
of the same students in her
science and art classes at
Baker Middle School, where
she taught for seven years.
And fi nally, Sullivan moved
on with this class to Baker
High School, where she is
fi nishing her fourth year as a
science teacher.
“I know these kids really
Public luncheon at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., from
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.
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Earlier on Saturday, and on
Sunday, Carter Junction will
play at NHOTIC from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
All performances are free
and open to the public.
Powder River Music
Review opens its season on
Sunday, June 13, with Frank
Carlson.
“I know these kids really well. I’ve spent a lot of time with
them. I think of them as not just students but as family.”
— Nicole Sullivan, Baker High School science teacher who
will give the commencement address Sunday, June 6
well,” Sullivan said on Friday,
June 4. “I’ve spent a lot of
time with them. I think of
them as not just students but
as family.”
Sullivan said she was
honored that the Class of
2021 asked her to deliver the
commencement speech.
“I’m so glad it’s this group I
get to speak to,” she said. “It’s
an honor to share some bits of
advice before they leave.”
Sullivan said she believes
it’s important to recognize,
and to celebrate, the senior
class’ fortitude in dealing
with such unusual circum-
stances.
“I think they’ve done really
well in a pandemic,” she said.
“It’s a pretty unique group of
graduates.”
Sullivan said she relishes
The music starts at 4 p.m.
Concerts are free, although
donations are accepted to
support the concert series.
Also, raffl e tickets are sold at
each concert ($5 each or $20
for 15) for a chance to win the
week’s featured basket.
For a summer schedule, go
to Powder River Music Review
on Facebook.
the opportunity to speak to
this familiar group of stu-
dents in a different setting.
“I’m looking forward to be-
ing able to address things we
really don’t talk about in the
classroom,” she said.
Sullivan said she’s also ex-
cited about participating in a
ceremony that will give these
students, and their families,
a welcome sense of normal
after 15 months of upheaval.
“I think people truly value
being together, and everyone
appreciates having a some-
what normal graduation
ceremony.”
O BITUARIES
even published some books.
He loved the United States of America
Michael Duane Small, 74, of Spokane, and was a true patriot, and he loved his
Washington, and a former Baker City
family greatly. Mike always tried to see
resident, died May 27, 2021, at his home. the good in people.
His graveside service,
Survivors include his two sons, Floyd
will military honors, took
(Rick) Anderson of Indianapolis, and
place Friday, June 4 at
Michael Eugene Small of Tijeras, New
Mount Hope Cemetery.
Mexico; one daughter, Michele McCowan
Pastor Brad Phillips of Har-
of Spokane; eight grandchildren and fi ve
vest Church offi ciated.
great-grandchildren.
Michael was born on Feb. Michael
He was preceded in death by both
Small
2, 1947, at Indianapolis to
of his parents; a sister, Ginny Thomas;
Carroll Otis Small and Inez
a brother, Carroll Gene Small; and a
Marie (Anderson) Small. After relocating granddaughter, Tara Dawn Willis.
to Baker City, Mike attended Baker High
Memorial contributions can be made
School, graduating in 1965. He went on to the Wounded Warrior Project through
to pursue a career in the U.S. Army as
Gray’s West & Company Pioneer Chapel,
an administrative specialist. He served 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.
there for 22 years, retiring as a staff
To offer online condolences to Michael’s
sergeant. After his retirement from the family, go to www.grayswestco.com.
military, Michael worked as a self-em-
Thomas Brock
ployed truck driver for 10 more years.
Some of his favorite things to do were Formerly of Baker City, 1952-2021
Thomas Joseph Brock, 58, formerly of
fi shing and hunting. He also played the
Baker City, died May 23, 2021.
trumpet and he loved to walk. While
Disposition was by cremation at Stan-
in Germany, he did volksmarches all
wood, Washington. Services will be Sat-
over the country. Michael’s passion was
writing. He wrote many poems and won urday, June 12 at 2 p.m. at 17222 43rd
Ave. N.E. in Arlington, Washington.
awards from the Poets Society and he
Michael Small
Formerly of Baker City, 1947-2021
S ENIOR M ENUS
■ MONDAY (June 7): Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes
with gravy, corn, biscuits, fruit cup, ice cream
■ TUESDAY (June 8): Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with
gravy, mixed vegetables, rolls, pea-and-onion salad, tapioca
■ WEDNESDAY (June 9): Turkey and cheese sandwich,
cream of chicken with vegetables soup, macaroni salad,
bread pudding
■ THURSDAY (June 10): Spaghetti, Italian vegetables, garlic
breadsticks, cottage cheese and Jell-O salad, peach crisp
■ FRIDAY (June 11): Baked ham, candied yams, green
beans, rolls, broccoli and bacon, salad, cookies
This summer’s storytimes will include
weekly “take and make” kits for children
to complete at home.
Grammon is also planning a summer
reading challenge and book clubs for
several different ages.
Those who participate get a free book,
and are eligible for prizes throughout the
summer.
Participants can sign up at the library,
or online through the Baker County
Library District’s Facebook page and
website, www.bakerlib.org.
Tom resided in Baker
County from 1982 to 2010.
He was born on Nov. 25,
1952, at Aurora, Illinois, to
Fred and Anne Brock. He
graduated from Marmion
Thomas
Military Academy in 1971
Brock
and also from Western
Illinois University. He
served in the Peace Corps, helping in
Brazil. Tom was an active member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints, serving in many callings
over the years. Tom was best known for
his work ethic and serving others.
He is survived by his wife, Karen
(Rattray); his daughter, Heather Van
Slageren (Martin); his granddaughter,
Cara Tryon; his sisters, Sarah Brock,
Gail Brock and Judy Norlin (Tim);
his brothers, Sean Brock (Donna) and
Gary Brock (Trish); many nephews, a
niece, and great-nephews and great-
nieces.
The family requests those who wish
to express sympathy to consider mak-
ing a donation to one of Tom’s favorite
charities, The Mustang Yearly Wash-
ington Youth (MYWY), P.O. Box 2379,
Woodinville, WA 98072.
N EWS OF R ECORD
DEATHS
Doug Townsend: 66, of
Baker City, died June 3, 2021, at
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-
Baker City, surrounded by his
family. Arrangements are under
the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley
Funeral Home & Cremation Ser-
vices. Online condolences can be
made at www.tamispinevalleyfu-
neralhome.com.
FUNERALS PENDING
Dan Douglas: Graveside
service with military honors,
Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at Pine
Haven Cemetery in Halfway. For
those who would like to make
a donation in Dan’s memory,
he suggested the Pine Valley
Fair Association through Tami’s
Pine Valley Funeral Home &
Cremation Services, P.O. Box
543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online
condolences can be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
Robert Lee Butler: Grave-
side memorial service Tuesday,
June 7 at 11 a.m. at Moon Creek
Cemetery in Mount Vernon.
Memorial contributions can be
made to the Wounded Warriors
Project or to the American Heart
Association through Gray’s West
& Company Pioneer Chapel,
1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR
97814. To leave online condo-
lences for Bob’s family, go to
www.grayswestco.com.
James Roger Kennedy:
Short, informal celebration of life
picnic Friday, June 11 at noon
at Geiser-Pollman Park. It will be
a no-host bring-your-own-picnic
event due to COVID-19 issues. If
you would like to join, please pack
a lunch and bring a picnic basket
or camp chair. To leave an online
condolence for his family, go to
www.grayswestco.com.
Cristi Crum: Celebration of
life, Saturday, June 12 at 1 p.m.
at Union Creek Campground on
Phillips Reservoir. Casey Crum
will host a picnic for family and
friends at the group picnic area
near the boat ramp. Pulled pork,
beans and some drinks will be
provided. Feel free to bring a dish,
and a couple of camp chairs. This
is an informal event to help re-
member a great woman. To RSVP,
call Casey Crum at 541-519-7258.
Dale and Marjorie Buxton:
Graveside service with military
honors, Saturday, June 12 at 2
p.m. at Eagle Valley Cemetery in
Richland. to make a donation in
memory of Dale and Marjorie,
the family suggests the Baker
United Methodist Church through
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home
& Cremation Services, P.O. Box
543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online
condolences can be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
We are celebrating our
100 th Anniversary
June 13th, 10:00am
Anniversary Divine Liturgy with Bishop Dan
Selbo of the NALC preaching.
A cake reception will follow worship and we will
honor some of our special members.
More events are scheduled in July and August and can
be found on our facebook page.
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