A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021
5J board appoints bond committee
T URNING B ACK THE P AGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
June 28, 1971
An increase in television cable rates proposed by
Cablevision was approved in regular session of the city
council last night.
Cable rental fees per month will jump to $5.75.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
June 28, 1996
The Most Rev. Elden Curtiss, archbishop of Omaha, is
easy to talk to. In fact he sounds just like everyone else in
town, which is not surprising since he was born and raised
in Baker City.
Curtiss, 64, was in Baker City last week to attend the 25th
anniversary of Bishop Thomas Connolly and to visit his
mother, Mary, 86, who still lives here.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
June 29, 2011
Downtown Baker City’s biggest hole will soon be fi lled.
The conspicuous chasm, at the northwest corner of First
Street and Washington Avenue, is the basement of what
used to be the Rand Building.
It served most recently as the local offi ce of the CP Na-
tional electric company.
Most recently in this case, though, is not very recent —
on Oct. 29, 1985, a fi re that started in an air-conditioning
service control box destroyed the historic tuffstone build-
ing, which was constructed in 1908 by John L. Rand for the
Queen City Furniture Company.
The pit has remained vacant since.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
June 30, 2020
Despite occasional downpours recently, fi re season of-
fi cially starts Wednesday in Northeast Oregon.
The designation by the Oregon Department of Forestry
applies to about 2 million acres of private and state forests
and rangelands protected by the Forestry Department in
Baker, Union, Wallowa and Umatilla counties as well as
small parts of Malheur, Morrow and Grant counties. It
doesn’t affect national forests or public land overseen by
the BLM.
The Forestry Department declares fi re season each year
with a goal of reducing the number of human-caused
fi res.
So far this year the agency has reported eight human-
caused fi res in the Northeast District. The blazes burned
27.4 acres.
When fi re season is in effect debris burning is prohibit-
ed on affected lands, including all burn barrels and debris
piles.
Typically the Forestry Department allows debris burning
to continue for about a month after fi re season takes ef-
fect, but this year the burning ban coincides with the start
of the fi re season.
“This change is an effort to mitigate COVID-19 exposure
potential for the public and our fi refi ghters,” said Joe
Hessel, district forester for the agency’s Northeast District.
“We also want to be sensitive to negative smoke impacts
for our vulnerable populations, and reduce the resource
commitments typically associated with escaped fi res.”
The Baker 5J School
Board has appointed an
11-member committee to
oversee the district’s use of a
$4 million property tax bond
measure that district voters
approved in the May 18
special election.
It was the fi rst time voters
had approved such a mea-
sure since 1948.
The district will add the $4
million to a $4 million state
grant, and $4 million from
the district’s capital budget,
for a $12 million project
that includes replacing the
heating, air conditioning and
ventilation systems at all dis-
trict schools, upgrading se-
curity systems at all schools,
and building a kitchen and
cafeteria at Baker Middle
School.
The bond oversight com-
mittee, which the school
board approved June 17, will
ensure accountability, fi scal
transparency and communi-
ty trust, according to a press
release from the district.
Superintendent Mark
ARREST
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Offi cers from the Baker City Police
Department helped Colton remove
Post from the vehicle. He continued
to resist and was “combative with law
enforcement,” according to the press
release.
Police found information in the
vehicle identifying Post. He was taken
to the Baker County Jail and charged
with attempt to elude, reckless driving,
resisting arrest and failing to carry and
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S ENIOR M ENUS
■ WEDNESDAY: Barbecued ribs, baked beans, corn,
cornbread, broccoli-bacon salad, birthday cake
■ THURSDAY: Meatloaf, red potatoes with gravy, mixed
vegetables, rolls, pasta salad, cinnamon rolls
■ FRIDAY: Pork roast with gravy, red potatoes, carrots, rolls,
potato salad, lemon squares
■ MONDAY (July 5): Closed for Independence Day
■ TUESDAY (July 6): Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with
gravy, rolls, corn, ambrosia, cookies
■ WEDNESDAY (July 7): Chili burger with cheese and
onion, tater tots, mixed vegetables, cottage cheese with fruit,
brownies
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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grounds. They will also
recommend policies, commu-
nicate bond project progress
and help inform program
decisions.
“We are thankful for the
willingness of these new
committee members to
serve in such an important
capacity,” Witty said in the
press release. “A school bond
measure hasn’t passed lo-
cally since 1948, and we are
excited for the community to
be part of this important re-
vitalization of local schools.”
present a driver’s license.
A total of 10 offi cers from the
Sheriff’s Offi ce, Baker City Police and
Oregon State Police were involved in
the incident, said Ashley McClay, pub-
lic information offi cer for the Sheriff’s
Offi ce.
O BITUARY
Marian, and dad, Bud, quite
proud. Jack was the fi rst
John L. Jacobson (Jack), 81, Jacobson to receive a formal
of Baker City, died peacefully education post-high school.
at his home on June 20, 2021,
While in law school, Jack
surrounded by family and
and Marsha had their fi rst
friends.
child, John Jacobson. In 1964
His family is excited to
Jack graduated from Willa-
celebrate Jack’s
mette Law School with a law
life at the Main
degree. He then went into the
Frontier Saloon
legal business in Baker City
in Haines on
with a partner. He, Marsha
Saturday, July
and John settled near the
17 from noon to
family ranch on Highway 30
John
4 p.m. Stop by
near North Powder. Eight
Jacobson years later, they had their sec-
any time and
share a story.
ond son, Kirk Jacobson, and
Jack was born on Nov. 14,
moved to their new home in
1939, at Baker City. In his
Rock Creek outside of Haines.
childhood and high school
Jack practiced law for 39
days, he enjoyed playing
years in Baker City and had
football and basketball. His
his offi ce in the Antlers Hotel.
best memories were hunting
Jack will be remembered
and goofi ng around on the
for his witty sense of humor,
ranch in the wild meadows
joke-telling, story-telling, and
along the Powder River with overall love for life and good
brother Bud Jacobson and
people. He always had a fresh
cousins Bill Stewart and Bobb joke to tell you, and most of
McKittrick.
them were pretty funny. He
After graduation from
enjoyed many things, but
North Powder High School,
just visiting with good people
he went on to Oregon State
seemed to be what he enjoyed
University, where he got his
the most in life.
bachelor’s degree in po-
Jack and Marsha lived
litical science with a minor
a full and active life with
in wildlife conservation. He
friends and family. There
then married the love of his
were plenty of Snake River
life, Marsha Lillard Jacobson. raft trips, mushrooming trips,
Upon receiving his bachelor’s and travel adventures with
degree, he was accepted to
friends and family. Once
Willamette Law School. All
grandkids came along, they
of this really made his mom, became the new focus. Jack
John Jacobson
Baker City, 1939-2021
N EWS OF R ECORD
O REGON L OTTERY
Witty will serve as the liai-
son between the committee,
community and school board.
Committee members are:
Jess Blatchford, Liz Bur-
ton, Kevin Cassidy, Nathan
Defrees, Josey Gaslin, Loran
Joseph, Katie Lamb, Dave
Lindley, Bruce Nichols, Phil
Stone and Deon Strommer.
They will help the district
select general contractors,
architects and vendors for
the school improvements, as
well as review fi nancial docu-
ments and inspect school
DEATHS
Ann Anderson: 87, of Baker
City, died June 27, 2021, at her
home. Arrangements are under
the direction of Gray’s West &
Co. Pioneer Chapel. To leave an
online condolence for Ann’s fam-
ily, go to www.grayswestco.com.
Stanley Grove: 82, of Baker
City, died June 26 2021, at her
home. Service details will be
announced soon. Arrangements
are under the direction of Gray’s
West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. To
leave an online condolence for
Stanley’s family, go to www.
grayswestco.com.
FUNERALS PENDING
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Riseley:
Graveside service Saturday, July
3 at 11 a.m. at Mount Hope Cem-
etery. For those who would like
to make a memorial donation in
honor of Liz, the family suggests
either St. Jude’s Children’s Hos-
pital or Heart ’N Home Hospice
(Opal Foundation) 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.
James Oliver (J.O.) Max-
well: Graveside memorial
service with Air Force military
honors, Monday, July 5 at 10
a.m. at the Haines Cemetery. In
lieu of fl owers, please consider
donating to the Haines Elemen-
tary 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 copy of a
photo, please send them to Pam
Maxwell, 15177 Muddy Creek
Lane, Haines, OR 97833.
Don Phillips: A celebra-
tion of his life will take place
Saturday, July 17 at 1 p.m. in
the Family Life Center at the
Nazarene Church, 1250 Hughes
Lane in Baker City. The fam-
ily asks that if you have any
special memories you’d like
to share, please mail them to
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.
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
CONTEMPT OF COURT
(Baker County Justice Court
warrants): Gage Michael Nie-
haus, 21, Baker City, 8:56 p.m.
Sunday, June 27 in the 500 block
of Campbell Street; cited and
released.
UMATILLA COUNTY WAR-
RANTS: Jessica Dianne Stricker,
43, 8:55 p.m. Saturday, June 26
at First and Broadway streets;
cited and released.
PROBATION VIOLATION:
Brent Allan Bailey, 43, Baker City,
5:51 a.m. Saturday, June 26 in
the 1800 block of First Street;
cited and released.
Baker County Sheriff’s
Offi ce
Arrests, citations
DRIVING UNDER THE IN-
FLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS,
DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED:
Michael Ray Harris, 57, Boise,
5:12 p.m. Sunday, June 27 on
the Snake River Road; cited and
released following the report
of a non-injury motor vehicle
accident.
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A
MOTOR VEHICLE: Brian Anthony
Heredia, 31, Baker City, 10:58
p.m. Friday, June 25 at Second
and Broadway streets; cited and
released.
Oregon State Police
Arrests, citations
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker
County CIrcuit Court warrant): Mi-
chael Steven Myers-Gabiola, 30,
Baker City, 12:03 p.m. Saturday,
June 26 at Elm Street and Indi-
ana Avenue; cited and released.
was very proud of both of his
sons and granddaughters for
all graduating college from
Oregon State, Eastern Oregon
University, Lewis & Clark
State College, and that his
grandson is also attending
Oregon State.
Jack went with a group of
close friends to Alaska fi shing
every year for over 25 years.
The stories they came back
with after those trips were so
funny they would bring you
to tears.
On Nov. 13, 2003, Jack lost
the love of his life, Marsha Ja-
cobson. Eventually, he gained
back his love for life and began
traveling and volunteering at
the Baker Heritage Museum
and the Interpretive Cen-
ter. Anyone who knew Jack
knew he loved the history of
the area and his family that
emigrated to Baker Valley in
1864 on the Oregon Trail. He
was also active in the Baker
Historical Society and enjoyed
putting on local history discus-
sions. He was proud to be a
second-generation, lifelong
Elks Lodge member.
Jack was preceded in death
by his parents, Marian and
Walter (Bud) Jacobson; his
wife, Marsha Jacobson; and
his brother, Bud Jacobson.
Jack is survived by his sons
and daughters-in-law, John
and Amber Jacobson of Brook-
ings, and Kirk and Kathy
Jacobson of Rock Creek; his
granddaughters, Abbey Ja-
cobson of Austin, Texas, Alycia
Jacobson of Brookings, Aria
Higgins of Elgin and Karly
Knapp of North Powder; his
grandson, Riley Jacobson of
Enterprise; and his nephew,
Clark Jacobson of Pasco,
Washington.
Should you wish to make a
donation on Jack’s behalf, the
family suggests the Eastern
Oregon Museum in Haines or
the Baker Heritage Museum
through Coles Tribute Center,
1950 Place St., Baker City,
OR 97814.
The family would like to
thank everyone for the offer
of support and condolences.
To leave an online condolence
Jack’s family, go to www.
colestributecenter.com.
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