Nichol Tesch of the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office indicates that the service for “Baby Oak,” the newborn whose body was found abandoned in a field on March 4, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 26 at 2 p.m., Hillside Cemetery. There will not be a directional sign at the entrance, but the grave site should be able to be easily located.

When asked by the Banner why the name “Baby Oak” was chosen, Tesch responded, “Baby Oak was part of the Twin Oaks mobile home community. So in searching for a name that would relate him to his home, Oak was a quite lovely choice.  The oak tree was seen as sacred in European mythology.  It symbolizes strength, honesty, longevity, justice, and honor, just to name a few.”