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2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016 Local — Community Calendar — ADLER HOUSE EVENT Join us at the Leo Adler House on July 30th at 1:30 p.m. “Kate Adams is back to read her poetry from “In His Own House,” based on Leo Adler’s story as told in “The Spark and the Light.” Light re- freshments served on the lawn. Free with your Adler House admission. Adler House is open Fridays & Saturdays 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. NORTH POWDER HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL SHOW N SHINE Saturday, July 30. Registration 8 to 9 a.m.; $15 entry fee. Prizes in numerous categories. Shaded seating! This car show takes place in conjunction with the North Powder Huckleberry Festival. Contact Dawn Wells, 208-739-3286 or 541-898- 2182 or huckleberrynpo@gmail.com. COMMUNITY NIGHT OUT Tuesday, August 2, 5:30-9 p.m. This annual event provides an opportunity for families to join together for an evening of fun, food and entertainment at the Geiser-Pollman Park. Free hamburger, pop, chips and fruit. Live music, vendor booths, prizes. Con- tact Phoebe at the Baker City Police Department for more information. — News of Record — JAIL ROSTER BONNEVILLE, Wendy CULBERTSON, Brandon DOUGHERTY, Dustine HODEL, Cody KELLEY, Deanna GRAY, Robert HARDING, Jestin RICHARDSON, Sherrie ARTHUR, Tyler NICHOLS, Robert FERNS, Andrew TROYER, Jason ROMINE, Jonathon WHITTING-GOOD, Travis TEMPLE, Danny DETTMAN, Anthony OWENS, Cheris FISCHER, Jacob BAGGERLY, David MOORE, Darrell GUZMAN, Miguel BOLANOS, Ann GAGNON, Roderick ROGERS, William BRADLEY, Scott LANNING, James Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Baker County Public Library will host a free class about Medicare. The two-hour course is provided by expert advisors from the state offi ce of Senior Health Insurance Benefi ts Assistance, also known as SHIBA. Topics covered will include: - What is Medicare? - Do I need both A&B? - Other insurance options - Prescription drug coverage - Secondary insurance - Financial assistance - Fraud protection - Marketplace plans. In previous years, sessions have fi lled up quickly. To reserve seats, call 800-722- 4134 or email shiba.oregon@oregon.gov. SUMPTER VALLEY RAILROAD STARLIGHT EXPRESS Saturday, August 13, 2016. As darkness falls, passengers are treated to a twilight trip up valley for a complimentary cake and coffee dessert at the Sumpter station. The return trip under the light of the stars features the added bonus of the apex of the Perseid Meteor showers, one of the most spectacu- lar events on the annual cosmic calendar. The train will arrive back at the McEwen depot shortly after 9:00 p.m.Visit www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org. HAINES STAMPEDE DEMOLITION DERBY Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Baker County Fairgrounds, 5:30 p.m. More information to come. SOAPBOX DERBY Saturday, August 20, 2016. Ages 8-adult. Join this brand new event! For more information, call 523-5855. POLICE LOG Kraft, Dale Wade. 7.26. Baker Cir- cuit Court warrant for failing to abide by the conditions of his conditional discharge. Original charge is Unlaw- ful possession of meth. Simonis, Dyllan Jacoby. 7.25. Probation Violation. Pound, John Timothy. 7.25. Proba- tion violation and failed to abide by the conditions of his deferred pros- ecution. McMurdo, David Michael. 7.24. Contempt of Court. Leech, Teressa Lynn. 7.23. Reck- less Endangering, Driving While Suspended Misdemeanor, Resisting Arrest and DUI. Carroll JR, Christopher John. 7.22. Multiple out of area warrants. Lees, Michael Robert. 7.22. Con- tempt of Court. Fischer, Jacob Perry. 7.21. Con- tempt of Court. Leblanc, Jesse Pierre. 7.21. Theft II. Weiss, Jamie Joseph. 7.21. Con- tempt of Court. Heller, Paul Adam. 7.20. Unlawful Possession of Meth and a Parole and Probation detainer for Post-Prison violation. Sheldon, David Earl. 7.20. Con- tempt of Court. Myers-Gabiola, Michael Steven. 7.20 Parole and Probation Detainer. — Obituaries — Theda Larayne Boyer MEDICARE CLASS WOODEND, Joshua GUTHRIE JR, John SPRAGUE, Travis MEDINA CARRILLO, Luis STEELE, Alan EFIRD, Debra SCOTT, Chancy WILKERSON, Harold STRITMATER, Blaine FAIRALL, Cody BROWN, Geoffery WALKER, Jacob MULDER, Antoine SCOTT, Austin WITTER, Robert Baker City, 1923-2016 Theda Larayne Boyer, 93, a long time Baker City resi- dent passed away on July 15, 2016 at Meadow- brook Place. Theda A memorial Boyer service will be held at 2:00 PM on September 3, 2016 at Coles Tribute Center located at 1950 Place Street in Baker City, Oregon. On January 15, 1923 Theda Larayne Rhea was welcomed into the world by her parents; Ralph Rhea Sr. and Stella (Keerins) Rhea. She was a descen- dent of an earlier home- stead family, the Keerins, who built a home and began a long ranching business. The Rhea family originally came to colonial America, settling in Ten- nessee. Family members included a prominent congressman. A county in Tennessee bears the family name (Rhea County). Raised in Grant County, Theda spent much of her childhood at the family homestead at Izee. Theda attended and graduated high school in John Day, Oregon, and after high school she worked for D’ Clarks for 28 years in Baker City. On April 20, 1941, Theda married Phil- lip J. Boyer in Vancouver, Washington who passed away in 2001. Phil and Theda managed and oper- ated the John Day Airport for many years. From a very young age Theda loved fashion and her friends and family fondly described her as a fashion icon; her fashion design and dress were impeccable. Theda loved to knit and she enjoyed making beautiful sweaters. She also loved to go shop- ping in Portland with her dear friend Arlo Lee while visiting her sister Rose- mary. Later in life she had a fondness for visiting with her brother Ralph Rhea and going out on the town while she was there. Tak- ing trips to Boise for lunch and shopping trips to the Coach store with her niece Peggy was also something she greatly enjoyed doing. Her friends and family were her lifeline to visiting and shopping adventures. She was an avid golfer both in John Day and Baker City and she was also an avid bowler, bowl- ing for Ellingson Lumber, Theda won many trophies for both bowling and golf- ing. The Episcopal Church in John Day, Eastern Star in John Day, Quail Ridge golf course in Baker City, and the Offi cers Wife Club in Montana were clubs and organizations she was proud to have been a mem- ber of and affi liated with. Theda is survived by her niece Peggy Rhea-Case of La Grande, niece Margaret Rhea of Portland, nephew Kerry Rhea of Canyon- ville, nephew Daniel Rhea of Washington D.C., niece Julie Rhea of Portland, nephew Pat Rhea of Vancouver, nephew Greg Jeffries of Tualitan, and nephew Mark Jeffries of Vancouver. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph Sr. and Stella Rhea, her husband Phillip Boyer, her brother Bill C. Rhea, her sister Rosemary Jeffries, her brother Ralph Rhea Jr., and nephew Mike Jeffries. Memorial contributions in honor of Theda may be made to the Oregon Humane Society through Coles Tribute center at 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle, leave a condolence or share a memory of Theda, please visit: www.colestribute- center.com. Juanita Marie Payne Baker City, 1965-2016 Juanita Marie (Scott) Payne, 50, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at St. Alphonsus Medical center in Baker City on July 21, 2016. Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. In Stayton, Oregon on September 17, 1965, Arthur Scott and Evelyn (Gillespie) Scott wel- comed Juanita Scott into the world. As a teen- ager, Juanita attended high school at Cascade Senior High in Turner, Oregon. Juanita worked in the food service industry and one of her favorite past times when she was not working was to spend time with her grandchildren. She also had a knack for making people smile and always keeping them guessing. Juanita is now reunited with her son Denny Payne Jr.; her brother Ray Scott; and her parents Arthur and Evelyn. She leaves behind her son Michael Payne of Baker City; her daughter Megan Payne of Baker City; her brother Art Scott of Baker City; her sister Rhonda Scott of Baker City; and her brother Floyd Scott of Baker City. Juanita also leaves behind 13 beloved grandchildren. Should friends and family desire, memo- rial contributions may be made to the family to help with expenses through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle, leave a condolence, or share a memory of Juanita, please visit: www.grayswestco. com. Robin Morin Baker City, 1953-2016 Robin Morin,62, a former Baker City resident, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at Grande Robin Ronde Hos- Morin pital in La Grande Or- egon. Services will be held Saturday. July 30. 2016 ~ 10:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 702 S Main Street Union, Oregon. Robin was born August 6, 1953 to Howard and Lillian Stoll Hull. Robin grew up in Baker with 5 sisters and 6 brothers. Dur- ing her life, she attended public school. After her high school graduation she attended College receiving a Bachelors Degree as a Dietitian. In her youth she worked at the local motels as a housekeeper, then later as a Dietitian at St. Elizabeth Health Services in Baker City. Robin’s surviving fam- ily include one brother in Salem Oregon, 3 children; Adria David of Boise Idaho, Mingo Vidrio of Dallas Oregon, and Donnie Vidrio of Salem Oregon; Grandchildren Tiana, and Alicia Doughty, Chloe and Isabella Vidrio. Other fam- ily members in Baker City include Artie & Jen Hull, Russell and Becky Hull, Cheryl Sundin, Melody Webb, Nathan Hull, Michelle Hull, Mike and Steve Hull, Jim and Teresa Wiley, other family include Marvin and Debra Hull of Boise Idaho, Joe and Sanae Hull of Tokyo Japan, and numerous Nieces and Nephews. SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 9 Tony's Tree Service Free evaluations for: • Proper Trimming • Safety • Removal •Disease Control • Insect Control • Tree Replacement • Stump Grinding Licensed | Insured | 48 years experience. Tony's Tree Service. Accepting payment plans and credit cards. Nearly fi ve decades of experience. 600 Elm Street, Baker City. 541.523.3708 Owners Tony & Lisa Constantine LCB 6271 • CCB 63504
