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2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016 Local — News of Record — — Community Calendar — JAIL ROSTER 12TH ANNUAL CATTLEMEN’S WORKSHOP Saturday, January 9, at the Blue Mountain Confer- ence Center, 404 12th Street in La Grande. Contact Kim DelCurto at 541-562-5129 for more information. LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Monday, January 11, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Baker County Public Library. Major agenda topics for this meeting include: 014-2015 District audit report, Revision of Governance Policy (Board Bylaws) The complete agenda of this meeting will be posted online at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at www. bakerlib.org/about. TAX TIPS CLASS Thursday, January 14, Baker County Economic Development will host “Top 10 Business Tax Tips for 2016.” The class will be led by Garchar & Colton CPA, Sarah Hutchinson, and is scheduled 7-8 a.m. at the Baker County Chamber, Pre-registration is requested for the free class at 541-523-5460. REYNAGA, Mary BURKE, Markus IJAMS, Margurite PETERSON, Linda BENADUM, Derek SCOTT, Austin ONCHER-FONTAINE, Jay FURTNEY, Jeffery MYERS, Rodger BRINEY, Justin YATTAW, Anthony GRISEL, Krystal DOYLE, James VANDERPOOL, Joshua HARSHMAN, Matthew TREANOR, Kevin ROMINE, David BOLANOS, Ann ROMINE, Jonathon HANSON, Coty KEEFE, Timothy WINTERS, Lucinda WEISS, Jamie LANDRETH, Sean SWCD ANNUAL DINNER MEETING Friday, January 22. The Baker Valley, Eagle Valley, Keating and Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be holding their Annual Dinner Meeting on January 22, 2016 at the Sunridge Inn. There will be a “no-host” social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. We will proudly recognize local landowners and partners and show- case their outstanding contributions to the natural resource conservation effort in Baker County. The cost for the dinner is $15, payable at the SWCD of- fice prior to the event. Please join us for a wonderful evening. Must RSVP by January 15th, 2016 to the District’s office at: 523-7121, ext. 100 or ext. 109. BROOKLYN BOOK FAIR AND TACO FEED Thursday, February 4, 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Baker County Event Center. Raffle tickets are on sale for a variety of prizes that will be awarded in draw- ings during the evening. Tickets are available from students or at the school. For more information, or tickets, call the school at 54-523-2450. BURNT RIVER POKER RUN Saturday, February 6. Run approx. 50 Miles- Unity to Austin Jct. and back. $1,200 pot total plus great raffle prizes. Fuel and food available in Unity and Austin. For information or to get raffle tickets, con- tact: Dan (541) 446-3655 snowridingfool@yahoo. com, Casey (541) 473-2073, Joe (541) 523-5223, or Jeff (208) 739-0733.E-mail:evansn@ortelco.net. Pro- ceeds will help support food banks in Baker, Grant, and Malheur Counties. SUMPTER BLUE MOUNTAIN POKER RUN Saturday, February 13, 7 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. $3,000 in Prizes. Snowmobiles, cars or walker all welcome Ticket Sales are Friday at the schoolhouse from 6-8 p.m. - $10, and from 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets must be turned in by no later than 3:30 p.m. Payout and prizes at 6 p.m. Call Neil for more info: 541-894-2217. HALFWAY PANHANDLE SNOWMOBILE POKER RUN Sunday, February 14, Sign up at 9 a.m. at the Lions Club in Halfway to buy your poker hands. The poker run is 40 miles round trip. Leave your hands at the last station or turn your hands in at the lions hall. Raffle items will be awarded and winner will be announced at 6 p.m. Total of $4,000 in payouts!! For more information call the Blooms at (541)-742-7277. Burke, Markus Gregory. 1/5. Baker County Parole and Probation Detainer. Peterson, Linda Diane. 1/5. Crimi- nal Mischief. Hendriksen, Carmon Deon. 1/5. Failure to Appear. Reynaga, Mary Elizabeth. 1/6. Contempt of Court. FUNERAL NOTICES POLICE LOG Briney, Chuck Wayne. 12/30. Pos- session of a Controlled Substance: Opium. Briney, Theresa Anne. 12/30. Pos- session of a Controlled Substance: Meth. Benadum, Derek Allen. 1/4. Disor- derly Conduct II and Harassment. Benadum, Derek Allen. 1/4. Clacka- mas County Warrant for Failure to Appear and a Union County warrant for Release Violation. Andy H. Johnson, 78, Baker City, OR died Friday, Jan.1, 2016 at his home. A gravside memorial service will be held in May at Mt. Hope Cem- etery. Services under the direction of Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St. Baker city, OR 97814. Donations maybe made to Heart “N” Home Hos- pice or Baker FFA. To light a candle in memory of Andy, please visit www. colestributecenter.com. — Obituaries — CHAMBER AWARDS BANQUET Saturday, January 16, 2016, 5:00 p.m. at the Sun- ridge Inn in Baker City. The Annual Chamber Awards Banquet is an opportunity for the Community to say thank you to all of the volunteers in our community and to name the outstanding people the gave of them- selves in 2015. MADER, Casey WITTER, Robert FISCHER, Jacob HODEL, Cody MCBRIDE, Steven CULLEY, Andrew MYERS, Anthony SHELTON, Adam SCHLAHT, Nathan ELKSHOULDER, Ida GRAMMON, Jacob Charles “Wayne” Logue Baker City, 1945 - 2015 Charles Wayne Logue, 70, of Baker City passed away at his residence Dec. 21, 2015. A private service will be held at a later date in Battle Ground, Wash- ington. Charles was born on Octo- ber 29, 1945 in Clearwater, Florida to John Q. and Louise E. (Hearn) Logue. He graduated from Battle- ground High School in 1963 and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, rock hounding, camping, and had a love for being in the mountains. Charles also liked to tell stories and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Charles was survived by his daughter Lynette Davis of Woodland, WA, his son John Logue of Mesa, WA, and his brother Rodney Logue of Ridgefield, WA. He is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Rebecca M. Logue. Arrangements are being made through Gray’s West & Co Pioneer Chapel lo- cated at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR. To light a candle in memory of Charles, please visit: www.grayswestco. com. Marlea Mae Otto Baker City, 1934 - 2015 Marlea Mae Otto, 81, of Baker City passed away at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City Dec. 22, 2015. Marlea was born on Feb- ruary 11, 1934 in Shawano, Wisconsin as Marlea Mae Schwenkner. She gradu- ated from Shawano high school and married Alfred Gene Otto in Clintonville, Wisconsin before his pass- ing in 2006. She was a housewife and had many accomplish- ments; her proudest of all accomplishments was rais- ing her three sons. Marlea enjoyed making afghans, knitting doilies, sewing, and she loved to watch sports. Marlea is survived by her sons Stephen Otto of Baker City and Robert Otto of Boise, Idaho, her grand- sons William Otto of Boi- se, Idaho and Jeremy Otto of Osh Kosh, Wisconsin, her great-granddaughters Makaylah Otto of Salem, Oregon and Claire Otto of Boise, Idaho and her great- grandson Ryan Bonson of Boise, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband and her son Alfred Otto. Arrange- ments are being made through Gray’s West & Co. Pio- neer Chapel, Marlea 1500 Dewey Otto Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in honor of Marlea, please visit: www.grayswestco. com. Bob Chastain Emmett, ID, 1933 - 2015 Robert Allen Chastain, 82, of Emmett, Idaho, died on Decem- ber 28, 2015 at Meadow View As- sisted Liv- ing Center in Emmett, Bob Idaho. A Chastain Funeral Service was held on Mon- day, January 4, 2016 at the Pine Valley Presbyterian Church. Interment at Pine Haven Cemetery in Half- way, Oregon Bob was born on May 23, 1933 in Pine, Baker County, Oregon to Homer P. Chastain and Geneva May (McCarver) Chastain. Bob attended schools in Halfway through eighth grade. He wored on his parents’ farm, milking cows, haying, driving tractor and anything else that needed to be done. He raised his own herd of sheep and purebred cows. In 1980, Geneva (Jean) sold the farm and moved into town to a little house across from Halfway Elementary School. This opened up a new world of adventure for Bob. He became a familiar face at school sporting events, the coffee shop and the various businesses in town. Eventually, he was invit- ed to become a Lions Club member and served them loyally until he moved to Emmett in 2010. He was also invited to become an assistant “coach” to Little League teams for many years, a position he truly enjoyed. He served as “bell ringer” at the Presbyterian Church for many years and volunteered at the Hells Canyon Journal, labeling the papers for mailing. He rarely missed an evening of Bingo at the VFW Hall. In short, Bob was Half- way’s biggest supporter. If there was an event scheduled, it was on his schedule as well. He loved the people of Halfway and considered everyone his friend. In 2010, as Bob’s medi- cal needs increased, he moved to Meadow View Assisted Living Center in Emmett, Idaho. He ac- cepted the move with his always-positive attitude. It wasn’t long before Bob found a new world of ac- tivities and friends among the staff and residents. Bob, we will miss you so much. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Geneva, and his step-sisters, Dorothy Huff and Lila Walter. He is survived by his niece, Janice Douglas of Alberta, Canada; nephews, David Huff of Emmett, Idaho, Mike Walter and Larry Walter of Halfway, Oregon and numerous great-nephews and great- nieces. Those who would like to make a donation in memo- ry of Bob may do so to the Halfway Little League or the charity of one’s choice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispi- nevalleyfuneralhome.com. Elvina Bailey Hughes Baker City, 1927 - 2016 Elvina was born on No- vember 3, 1927 to Rosetta L. and Cloyd R. Bailey in Mullen, Idaho. When she was two years old, the family moved to Salmon, Idaho. She lived there Elvina for 12 years Hughes and then moved to Wilder, Idaho where she met her hus- band Eldon Hughes. They were married in 1947 and moved to Baker City, Or- egon where they lived for most of their lives. Elvina had many occupa- tions in her life. When she was young she worked in farm fields and sheds pick- ing and sorting strawber- ries, potatoes and onions. She often told us how her father got her up at the crack of dawn to work in the fields. During her mar- ried years, she worked as a waitress and also for many years at “Crown Cleaners,” However, the job she loved most of all was working at the 10th Street Market not only as an owner, but also as an employee. She worked there for over 20 years. It was there that she met her best friend Mary Coulter and many people, who no doubt missed her when she retired. Elvina was a member of the “Community of Christ” church, where she served as a Deacon, a calling truly suited for her as she has always been a caregiver. She cared deeply about people and their comfort. After retirement, El- vina took care of all of her grandchildren and great grand children from time to time as well as several people who were sick, or dying. Elvina loved her family and friends and church family and she was happiest when surrounded by those people. Elvina always said, “The greatest gift I ever received in life was my children and grandchildren and great grandchildren,” and she was a great gift to them. She was always willing to help wherever needed for as long as needed. Elvina loved to read and do word search puzzles. She loved music and would often be found sing- ing while working around the house. She was preceded in death by her parents Cloyd and Rosetta Bailey, her son Thomas Steven Hughes who died in Viet Nam, her husband Eldon Hughes, and her siblings Ivan Bai- ley, Irvin Bailey, Richard Bailey, Pearl Christensen, and Virginia Carter. Elivina is survived by her children, Shirley McLin, Theresa Copeland and Tracy Hughes, all of Baker City, her sister Sandra Cartwright of Grants Pass, Oregon and her brother E. Joe Bailey of Baker City. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity through Tami’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispi- nevalleyfuneralhome.com. Janice Arlene Rehder Ritter, 1932 - 2015 Janice Arlene Rehder, 83, of Ritter, Oregon passed away December 12, 2015 at Ashley Manor in Baker City, Oregon. Janice was born in Ritter, Oregon on July 6, 1932 to Leland and Lena Mae (Burnette) Cameron. She attended Three Mile School and transferred to St. Joseph Academy in Pendleton, Oregon to conclude her high school education. Janice met her future husband while her father was a crew supervisor on the Malheur National Forest and invited a young gentleman that he super- vised to join them for dinner. There she was in- troduced to Robert Rehder of Mt. Vernon and they were married on January 28, 1950. SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 11
