A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021
BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR
MONDAY, OCT. 11
Haines Fire Protection District board of directors:
7 p.m. at the main fi re station, 816 Cole St. in Haines.
Government grants, mandates and website
development are on the agenda. All residents within
the district are welcome to attend. COVID-19 safety
protocols will be in effect.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20
Baker City Planning Commission: 6 p.m. at City Hall,
1655 First St. Public hearing to consider an application
from Bruce Smith for a conditional use permit to
convert the New Beginnings Fellowship Pentecostal
Church of God, at 1820 Estes St., into a dwelling.
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
October 9, 1971
In spite of an inspired performance by North Powder’s
accurate-throwing Bob Searles, the Burnt River Bulls
trampled the host Badgers 40-26 Friday with a grinding
ground attack.
N. Powder delays decision on new mayor
der residents to apply for the position.
Should the latter option be pursued, the
city council would appoint an applicant
NORTH POWDER — The North
to serve as mayor after interviewing all
Powder City Council will not decide on
of the candidates.
how it will select a new mayor at least
The city, in its monthly newsletter
until November.
distributed last week, asked community
The city council decided via consen-
members who are interested in serving
sus on Monday, Oct. 4, to wait until at
as mayor to send a letter to the city. The
least its next meeting, set for Nov. 1,
city is also seeking people interested in
to decide which approach it will take
regarding the selection of a new mayor. serving on the city council if a vacancy
is created by promoting a councilor to
The council is seeking a successor to
mayor. To date, nobody from outside
Mike Wisdom, who resigned as mayor
the council has expressed an interest in
on Monday, Sept. 13, after serving the
position for almost three years. Wisdom serving as mayor or in fi lling a possible
stepped down because he did not believe council vacancy, Wendt said.
She said the city will try throughout
he was on the same page as members
of the council in terms of what direction October to stir up interest in the mayor
vacancy and the possible council open-
the city should be taking.
ing. To be eligible to serve as mayor or as
North Powder City Recorder Beth
Wendt said the city council has two op- a city councilor, one has to be a regis-
tions with regard to fi nding a successor tered voter and to have lived in North
for Wisdom — elect a council member to Powder for at least a year.
Mike Morse, North Powder’s mayor
serve as mayor or invite North Pow-
By DICK MASON
The (La Grande) Observer
pro tem, is now taking on added re-
sponsibilities as the city’s acting mayor.
Morse is the city council’s president and
has served as a city councilor for at least
a dozen years. He has lived in North
Powder for 20 years and is a retired chef.
He said he is enjoying serving as
acting mayor because it puts him in
a better position to help the people of
North Powder.
“I love the people of North Powder,
they are all friendly and hard working,’’
Morse said.
He said he is interested in becoming
a candidate for mayor. Morse said that
as mayor he would work hard to make
sure that the city continues to be run
correctly.
“I would try to keep the city moving
forward,’’ Morse said.
Vicki Townsend, a member of the
North Powder City Council, has also ex-
pressed an interest in serving as mayor,
Wendt said.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
October 9, 1996
A public hearing has been scheduled Nov. 1 to discuss
a proposed siting of a medium security prison facility near
Baker City.
Baker County has adopted a resolution and applied for
consideration by the Oregon Department of Corrections
in siting a 1,500-bed medium security prison in Baker
County, potentially employing 500 to 550 people.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
October 10, 2011
Baker City offi cials are reaching out to residents before
deciding on a parking design along Resort Street when it’s
upgraded during the next couple of years.
Both proposed designs would narrow the street from
60 feet to 52 feet to accommodate wider sidewalks and
various amenities.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
October 10, 2020
A $147,203 federal grant will help Baker Technical
Institute provide improved distance education training
to students interested in pursuing health care careers in
remote areas of the region in the months ahead.
John Huffman, state director of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture Rural Development, announced the award
Wednesday in a press release.
“With the vast geographic distances in this part of the
state, it is not always feasible for rural residents to travel
to attend classes,” Huffman stated. “This investment will
give those who want to begin a career in health care the
ability to access classes remotely, increasing the job op-
portunities available to them.”
Doug Dalton, BTI president, said the organization ap-
plied for the grant funding prior to in-person classes being
shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic last spring.
“Now distance learning is in the spotlight ... through-
out the world, really,” he said.
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MONDAY: Orange-glazed chicken strips, rice pilaf,
biscuits, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, pudding
TUESDAY: Spaghetti, green beans, garlic breadsticks,
green salad, brownies
WEDNESDAY: Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes
with gravy, biscuits, corn, cinnamon rolls
THURSDAY: Pot roast, baby red potatoes, carrots, pea-
and-onion salad, cookies
FRIDAY: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed
vegetables, rolls, macaroni salad, apple crisp
Public luncheon at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $5 donation (60 and older), $7.50
for those under 60.
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Ison House Bed and Breakfast, designed by Twila Lavery,
John Coop and Kelly Carlson, was one of the entrants in
CASA of Eastern Oregon’s Gingerbread Tour in December
2020.
AWARDS
support local businesses and
to improve how downtowns
look, feel, and function,” said
Continued from A1
Sheri Stuart, state coordina-
And local artisans respond- tor for Oregon Main Street.
“But they also bring these
ed with 16 entries that went
beyond the basic gingerbread districts to life through events
house design that comes in a and activities that build com-
munity and connect people
prepackaged kit.
Several entrants replicated to a part of their history and
heritage. The Gingerbread
historic homes and other
Tour in Baker City is a won-
buildings in Baker City. An-
other featured Anthony Lakes derful example of this. It was
a way to safely bring people
Ski Area.
together for a shared experi-
The constructions were
displayed in downtown busi- ence that united community.”
“None of this could have
nesses during December.
been accomplished without so
The gingerbread tour was in
conjunction with a scavenger many people coming together,”
said Mary Collard, CASA
hunt that brought people to
downtown businesses for the executive director.
As of now, the tour of
holiday shopping season.
homes is postponed until
“Our Main Street pro-
2022, but the gingerbread tour
grams work tirelessly to
will happen again in 2021.
“We will have another
gingerbread tour with the
‘Santa’s Village’ theme and
can’t wait to get designers
signed up to show their cre-
ativity,” Collard said.
Also returning are the
porch decorating contest and
children’s gingerbread house
display. Check the CASA of
Eastern Oregon Facebook
page for updates, or visit www.
casaeo.org.
on the light poles of fi ve blocks
on Main Street. He secured
the funding and designed the
brackets that are built by a
local welder.
He has worked on other
seasonal beautifi cation efforts
like a downtown scarecrow
display contest, signage for
Central Park, a walking
map brochure for the African
animal sidewalk art sculp-
tures placed throughout the
downtown district, and annual
downtown clean up, among
many other activities.
Tom Novak
Novak was quick to share
Novak, a longtime Baker
the recognition.
City resident, was one of six
“I accept it on behalf of
volunteers statewide honored
during the Excellence on Main my fellow design commit-
tee volunteers,” he said on
awards.
Friday morning, Oct. 8. “I was
Novak helped start the
Baker City Blooms program to just one member of a crew of
establish hanging fl ower pots volunteers.”
NEWS OF RECORD
Next jackpot: $22,000
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The historic building housing Betty’s Books,
designed by Stephanie Spaugh, was
displayed as part of the Gingerbread Tour in
downtown Baker City in December 2020.
DEATHS
FUNERALS PENDING
Grace Gulick: 89, a longtime
resident of Halfway, died Oct. 6,
2021, at her home, surrounded by
family. Her graveside service will
take place Saturday, Oct. 16 at
11 a.m. at Pine Haven Cemetery
in Halfway. Arrangements are
under the direction of Tami’s Pine
Valley Funeral Home & Crema-
tion Services. Online condolences
can be made at www.tamispine-
valleyfuneralhome.com.
Roscoe Curry: 90, of Half-
way, died Oct. 7, 2021, at Sunset
Estates in Ontario with his family
by his side. A memorial service
with military honors will take
place Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.
at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in Halfway. Ar-
rangements are under the direc-
tion of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home & Cremation Services.
Online condolences can be made
at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
Joan Whitlow: 88, of Baker
City, died Oct. 5, 2021. Arrange-
ments are under the direction of
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home
& Cremation Services. Online
condolences can be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
Mary Brunson Raabe: 81,
died Oct. 5, 2021, at Saint Al-
phonsus Medical Center in Baker
City. No services are planned at
this time. Updates to that will be
posted when Mary’s family is
ready to hold a celebration of her
life. To light a candle in memory
of Mary or to offer her family
online condolences, go to www.
grayswestco.com.
Dale Gene Koontz: Celebra-
tion of his life, Saturday, Oct. 9
at 3 p.m. at Coles Tribute Center,
1950 Place St. To leave an online
condolence for Dale’s family, go
to www.grayswestco.com.
Homer Boutwell: Memo-
rial service with military honors,
Saturday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at Pine
Valley Presbyterian Church. Inter-
ment will follow at Pine Haven
Cemetery.Online condolences
can be made at www.tamispine-
valleyfuneralhome.com.
Raymond Howerton:
Celebration of life with military
honors, Friday, Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.
at the Veterans Memorial Club,
2005 Valley Ave. in Baker City.
Please attend for food, drinks,
a good time and story sharing.
Online condolences can be made
at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
FIRST-DEGREE BURGLARY,
FIRST-DEGREE THEFT: Pearl
Naomi Adair, 41, Baker City,
11:06 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6
in the 1000 block of Elm Street;
jailed.
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker
County Circuit Court warrant):
Brandon Robert Radle, 33, Baker
City, 9:26 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6
at Second Street and Washington
Avenue; cited and released.
VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING
ORDER: Austin Lakota Reese, 26,
Baker City, 12:41 p.m. Wednes-
day, Oct. 6 in the 2700 block of
Cedar Street; jailed.
Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce
Arrests, citations
OFFENSIVE LITTERING: Jarod
Roland Taylor, 39, Walla Walla,
Washington, 9:09 p.m. Wednes-
day, Oct. 6 on Chandler Lane;
cited and released.
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