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2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015 Local — Community Calendar — HELLS CANYON MOTORCYCLE RALLY Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12. Reg- istration is open at www.hellscanyonrally.com. Friday is the ride with various courses to choose from. Saturday is the BBQ and bike show. Ven- dors downtown on Main Street in Baker City. ELKS CLUB CASINO NIGHT Friday, July 10, 8 p.m. the Motorcycle Travel America Foundation is hosting the first Casino Night on Friday, July 10 at the Baker Elks Lodge. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, which begins at 8 p.m. with games like Blackjack, Rou- lette, Craps an.d Texas Holdem’. The event will continue until midnight. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the bar at the club. CONCERT IN THE PARK Sunday, July 12 in the Geiser-Pollman Park. Baker’s own big band, the Blue Yesterdays, are playing at 2 p.m. COMMUNITY BANK CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Thursday, July 16, 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Burgers and hotdogs! The Baker City branch is located on Campbell Street directly across from Safeway. MINERS JUBILEE Friday, July 17, Saturday July 18, and Sunday July 19. Parade, vendors in the park, a food court, sidewalk sales, mining demonstrations and kids’ activities. Bronc Riding Friday night and Bull Riding Saturday night, along with a carnival and various class reunions. BLACKSMITHING DEMO Friday, July 17, 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the Baker Heritage Museum across the street from the City Park at the corner of Campbell and Grove Streets. FREE FAMILY FISHING DAY Saturday July 18, at Anthony Lake from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (WWNF) will be on hand to teach young people how to bait, cast, and reel in their catch from the freshly stocked lake. Adults can get tips on basic rigging, fish identification and casting. Loaner fishing rods will be available for children. OLD FASHIONED QUILT SHOW Saturday, July 18 at the Baker Heritage Mu- seum, noon till 2 p.m. Local quilters tell how it’s done. FRIENDS OF LIBRARY BOOK SALE During Miners’ Jubilee at the Baker County Library. (Look for the ad with full details in this week’s issue.) CHALK IT UP TO ART Saturday, July 25, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Visitors can stroll down Main Street to watch the progress of the art, seeing the final pieces in the evening. Call Ann Mehaffy at 541.519.0698 to sign up or for more information. POWDER BASIN WATER RESOURCES FORUM Wednesday, August 12 at 6 p.m. at the Sunridge Inn. Explanation about what the reservations of water are; how the water may be used, and poten- tial economic opportunities as well as cultural and environmental benefits. MASQUERADE BALL Saturday, October 31, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. at the Geiser Grand. Costumes and ambiance. Car- riage rides, celebrity book signings, photography, music, and more! Buy tickets at www.thebaker- countypress.com or at the front desk of the Geiser Grand. — News of Record — JAIL ROSTER WINTERS, Lucinda WOMACK, Devin HENSEN, James TREANOR, Kevin RYAN, James LOGSDON, James LOPEZ, Cassandra HENDRIKSEN, Carmon CORNETT, Jeremy BUCKELEW, Dawn LEECH, Teressa VANSICKLE, Kira BRODAHL, Robert RAY, Ryan MADER, Casey SYPHERD, Crystol BLOOD, Daniel WEISENBURGH, Michael MYERS, Anthony TAYLOR, Dale LATTYMER, Melissa KAROLSKI, Bryan KILBORN, Lacey CHAMBERS JR, David KELLOGG, Ryan ELLISON, Sheridan ENTERMILLE, Forrest CULLEY, Lisa BORK, Julia STEELE, Tiffany ROPER JR, John CAVYELL, Eric SMITH, Glen SULT, Jeff ROBINSON, Damon CULLEY, Scott CARROLL, Richard ROMINE, David ODEA, Robert PETERSON, Linda DARNELL, Jason Jimmy Lloyd Rea, Jr. Baker City, 1951-2015 James Lloyd Rea Jr, 63,of Baker City passed away on Tuesday, June 30, Jimmy 2015 with Lloyd Rea family by his side. Lloyd was born in Baker City, Oregon on October 6, 1951 to the late James Lloyd, Sr. and Darelene Rea. He attended Baker High School and continued his education at Eastern Oregon University, where he graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Business de- gree. In 1972, he married his high school sweetheart and childhood friend, Marydee Leep. Lloyd was the proud owner of Rain- bow Music. Lloyd was a beloved member of the community and enjoyed hunting, fishing, chewing tobacco, Chicago Bears football, baseball, song writing, repairing guitars, family, telling stories, and talking with his friends. JLR was a Blues Hall of Fame celebrity and is respected by fans and players alike. His early years touring and playing with many blues greats shaped his drive and pas- sion to keep that kind of blues music alive. JLR had a passion for cranking out his own real from the heart, raw and grinding, rockin’ blues. He spent the early years listening to a long list of great musi- cians talk about life and music, and during that time he states, “I just shut up and listened.” At age 9 he started playing bass, at 15 he started his first band ~ The Perils. During High School he played with Paul Revere of Paul Revere and The Raiders. After college JLR played in a variety CULLEY, Andrew PREVO, Loren GRIGGS, Corey MYERS, Andrew PADILLA-ALBRADO, Jose KEYES, Bryan MUNSELL, Emily FREEMAN, David POLICE LOG Keyes-Brandt, Julia Louise. 7/4. Criminal Trespass 1. Logsdon, James Dean . 7/4. Pro- bation Detainer. Hensen, James Robert. 7/6. Reck- less Driving, Reckless Endangering, and Eluding a Peace Officer. Womack, Devin Lee. 7/7. Warrant Arrest, Failure to Appear. FUNERAL NOTICES neralhome.com. ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Nelsons to celebrate 50th anniversary The family of Kent and Anita Nelson invite friends and relatives to join them in celebrating their 50th wed- ding anniversary on Saturday, August 1st. An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Community Connection Senior Center located at 2810 Cedar Street, Baker City. Many out-of-town guests are ex- pected to attend with a former Finnish exchange student, Suski Backstrom and family being among them. Guests are asked to bring or send written memories. Your presence at this special event is gift enough. Esther Radiance, daughter of Troy and Nathalia (Strommer) Tubbs of Halfway, Oregon was Stillborn on June 30, 2015, just one day of being 31 weeks old. A private family grave- side service was held on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Rock Creek Cem- etery outside of Baker City, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Tami’s Pine Vallley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be shared at www. tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com. Richard “Rick” Leroy Whitmore, 56, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Baker City, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfu- Submitted Photo. Kent and Anita Nelson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary August 2. — Obituaries — of bands until becoming the bass player and doing some vocals for the Pete Karnes Band. In 1973, he joined Canned Heat, which gave him the opportunity to meet and play with some of the greatest blues artists. After years of living with a free style, grooving, fiery blues lurking in his heart, mind, and soul he finally met the right musicians to start Jimmy Lloyd Rea and The Switchmasters! The band is named after his father’s Gibson Switch- master. In 1981 at Blues Hat Studio in Walla Walla, JLR first recorded his new band with Vince Hozier— famed member of the Sunrays—on lead guitar. JLR is the recipient of 15 Cascade Blues Associa- tion Muddy Waters awards for best bass player. He loved small town living, was passionate about the Baker City Community, and dedicated his life to the shariung his musical talents with the world. “Keep the grease in the real blues groove” JLR. He was a Blues Hall of Fame Ambassador and Board Member. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marydee Rea; son James Lloyd Rea III; daughter Georgene Rea; daughters and spouses Marianne and Dan Stone, and Francine and Phil O’Connell; grandsons Griffin Stone, Gavin Stone, Graison Stone, and Wil- liam O’Connell; nephew Frank Spriet Jr; niece and spouse Robin and Todd Chesterman and numerous extended family members. Lloyd was preceded in death by his father and mother, Darelene and James Lloyd, Sr.; and his sisters, Sharelene Love and Deanna Rea. A viewing was held at Coles Tribute Center on July 6, 2015 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. A Celebration of Life took place at the Baker Christian Church on July 6, 2015 at 2 p.m., with vault interment im- mediately following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions my make them to a charity of ones choice, this maybe done through the Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR 97814 Steve Sheridan Halfway, 1947-2015 Steve Sheridan, 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, Steve 2015 at Sheridan La Grande Post Acute Rehabilita- tion Center in La Grande, Oregon with family by his side after battling against a brain tumor. Stephen Francis was born on August 22, 1947 in Melrose, Massachutes to Francis Joseph and Miriam Gwenieve (Doucett) Sheri- dan Jr. He was raised in Massachutes and graduated from Melrose High School in 1965. After graduation, Steve served in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1971. Following his stint in the service, Steve made his way to live in Halfway, Oregon. He worked as a tree thinner for the Forest Service and built his home on Clear Creek just outside of Halfway. Steve also built a little cabin on that same property near the creek, entirely by hand, never using a power tool. In December of 1990 Steve married Sherry Sue in Reno, Nevada. They made their home in Half- way, Oregon. Steve was an operator for local #701 - Operating Engineers Union where he spent most of his time working out of the Eugene/Springfield, Or- egon area. He also worked a gold mine in Halfway and on the Alaska pipeline. Steve loved being with his family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, and anything having to do with his yard and garden. He grew a beautiful garden each year and canned all kinds of fruits and vegeta- bles. Steve took pleasure in making wine with his friends and doing the taste testing to make sure it was just right. Steve will also be so remembered for his awesome orange 1981 Ford pick-up truck and his true spirit of lending a hand to others whether it be tilling a garden, pull- ing a hive of bees from a house, sharing a smile or a story. Steve is survived by his wife Sherry Sue; his daughters Kandice and Susan; sons Mike, Richard, Patrick; brothers Ed- die, Kenneth and Mark; sisters Sue and Janet and his mother Mim and also by grandchildren Bry- cen, Alica, Michael and Amanda. He was preceded in death by his father Frances and son Eric; brother-in- law Tom Schroeder. Steve’s wishes were that there not be a formal service for him, but that his remains be placed at a fa- vorite spot in the Halfway area, later this fall. Plans to place his ashes will be made in the fall. For those who wish to make a memorial donation in memory of Steve, the fam- ily suggests it be made to the charity of your choice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Crema- tion Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispi- nevalleyfuneralhome.com. Pine Creek resident shoots himself On July 7 at 11:25 a.m., the Baker County Sheriff's Office responded to 15367 Pine Creek Lane after receiving reports from the Oregon State Police that a shot had been fired at the residence. OSP detectives were at the residence in an attempt to contact Harry Williams, 61, regarding allegations of sex abuse. Williams didn’t talk with detectives but instead walked to a shop where he retrieved a firearm and shot himself. No firearms were discharged by Law Enforcement. The Sheriff's Office in conjunction with OSP conducted the death investigation. Northeast Oregon SWAT, made up of mem- bers from Baker City Police Department, Union County Sheriff's Office, La Grande Police Department and Baker County Sheriff's Office were requested but the scene was rendered safe prior to their arrival.