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Newspaper Page Text2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 Local — Community Calendar — FREE DAY AT THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER February 18, 2017, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 22267 Highway 86, Baker City, Oregon, Exit 302 from Interstate 84. VALENTINE’S FUNDRAISER February 18, 6 p.m. Venetian Masquerade Ball to raise funds for Veterans and their Families in Mal- heur and surrounding communities and those who are in need along the I-84 corridor including Baker County. The proceeds will go to mental health counseling, family counseling, gas vouchers and parenting education for Veterans and their families who do not have insurance or who chose not to go to the VA. We also have a food pantry to supplement nutritional needs. Location: National Guard Ar- mory in Ontario Oregon. See our webpage at www. tfpservices.org. OLD AUBURN CASINO NIGHT AT THE HERITAGE MUSEUM February 25, 2017, 6-10 p.m. “A Night at Old Auburn” Casino Style Fundraiser to beneﬁ t Baker Heritage Museum. 2480 Grove Street, Baker City, OR 97814, corner of Grove & Campbell Street in Baker City. Call 541-523-9308 for more informa- tion. GENEALOGY PROGRAM February 25, 2017, Family History and You genealogy program at the LDS Church, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Family History Center, 2625 Hughes Lane, Baker City. All classes given by local experienced genealogists. • Four (4) class periods with twelve (12) classes to choose from and the Family History Center will be open for individual help! • 9:00 a.m. - Gather in the Cultural Hall for class schedules, instructions and keynote address by Bishop Tom Isaacson VETERANS BENEFIT EVENT February 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anthony Lakes Ski Resort. Free lunch provided, gear and lessons available to veterans. An opportunity to meet and get information on resources all over NE Oregon. Call Rick Gloria at 523.8223 to register or for info. BABE RUTH MEETING Baker Babe Ruth Baseball is holding a parent information meeting on Monday, February 27th, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Baker City Hall council chambers, 1655 1st Street. Adults interest in board activities, teams, scheduling, etc., please join us. On line registration coming in March. Please call Rochelle at 619-726-9921 or email us at bakerba- beruth@gmail.com, if you have questions. You can get more information on our facebook page. OSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT March 1-4. State 1A Basketball Tournament. Top 8 Boys and top 8 Girls basketball teams in the State of Oregon. These are the small schools. HALFWAY CRAB FEED March 11. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Halfway Lions Club 235 Lion Street , Halfway, OR 97834. Tickets are $45 each. EASTER EGG HUNT April 15 in the Geiser Pollman Park. Annual Eas- ter Egg Hunt for children age 3 through age 11. Line up at 9:45 Saturday at Geiser-Pollman Park by age group. The police siren will sound promptly at 10 am to indicated beginning of hunt scramble. Filled plastic eggs, toys and candy will be in roped off ar- eas divided by age category. Adults are not allowed in the conﬁ nes of any of the hunt areas. Be sure to dress children warmly, bring cameras and a basket or sack to gather treasures. Pictures may be taken of your children with the big bunny. After the hunt is over check inside eggs for prize winning slips of paper for grand prize stuffed toys, go to the Bunny- mobile to collect the prize. Call 541-519-5653 for information. 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 — News of Record — JAIL ROSTER DANIELS, Aaron PERSICKE, Zachary PACKARD, Bridgette PIERCE, Caleb DILLEY, Matthew FOERSTERLING, Wade BAKER, Joshua CHARBONNEAU, Crystal KASINGER, Brandi SYPHERD, Crystol HAMMON, Carol LOPEZ, Yesenia RICCI, Devin SCHISLER, Derrick TUGMAN, Michael HARTMANN, Chanae KOOS, Henry ARTHUR, Tyler BRADLEY, Scott EDISON, Marsan FEREBEE, Michael ROBINSON, Justin LATTYMER, Melissa ENTERMILLE, Forrest MADER, Casey MAY, Mitchell STEPHENS, Quinten FOLLETT, Kenneth COUNTS, Michael HELLER, Paul TAYLOR, Jason CUTSHALL, David MILES, Dock SPEELMAN, Beth URLACHER, John O’DONNELL, Michael WINSTON, Brandy WATSON, Nickolas GAGNON, Roderick BAXTER, Benjamin BROWN, Geoffrey CULBERTSON, Brandon GUZMAN, Miguel LANNING, James STEELE, Alan POLICE LOG Nichols, Douglas George. 2.7. Theft III. Hamm, Todd Jeffrey. 2.8. Driving While Suspended. Hammon, Carol Anne. 2.8. Proba- tion Violation, Theft III. Tugman, Michael Scott. 2.8. Baker County Circuit warrants for Contempt of Court X2 and Telephonic Harass- ment. Lopez, Yesenia Maria. 2.8. Out of County Warrant, Criminal Mischief, Assault 4 in the Pres of Minors, and Burglary I. Schisler, Derrick Lee. 2.8. Out of County Warrant, Criminal Mischief, Assault 4 in the Pres of Minors, and Burglary . Sypherd, Crystol Morgan. 2.9. Detainer. Kasinger, Brandi. 2.9. PCS Meth. Purkey, Danielle Christine. 2.9. Violation of Release Agreement. Charbonneau, Crystal Lee. 2.9. Parole and Probation Violation. Packard, Bridgette Ann. 2.12. Out of county warrant. Reese, Austin Lakota. 2.13. Crimi- nal Trespass I. Wolfe, Alan William. 2.13. Probation Violation. Daniels, Aaron LaVarr. 2.14. Circuit Court warrant for Contempt of Court. Persicke, Zachary Charles. 2.14. Parole and Probation Detainer. — Obituaries — Howard “Gene” Button Baker City, 1949-2017 Howard “Gene” But- ton, 67 died on Monday February 6, 2017 at his residence Gene surrounded Button by his be- loved family. A celebration of life for Gene will be announced in the spring. On August 30, 1949 Gene was born to loving parents Howard and June Button in Kansas City, Missouri. Gene was an Army veteran who served from 1969-1971 during the Vietnam War. He rose to the rank of Sergeant and was in charge of devel- oping a military police training school for the 6th Army in Fort Lewis, Washington; he received the Army Commendation Medal for creating the school. Gene earned two higher education degrees; a BS in General Studies and a BS in Community Service, earning both from Eastern Oregon State College. He worked for Washing- ton State University Police Department for eight years before working in North Bend and then ﬁ nally working in La Grande for the last eight years before retiring as a Sergeant after a total of 22 years in law enforcement. After retir- ing from law enforcement, Gene began working as the Executive Director for Step Forward Activi- ties and had only recently retired after 27 years. From a young age, Gene had been fond of Little League Baseball; he himself played for years and then coached his chil- dren and grandchildren. Anytime he was able, he donated funds to the Little League; he also donated and supported high school sports. Gene enjoyed working on car models, build- ing them and then giving them to his wife’s music students. He was preceded in death by his parents and his youngest son Mathew Charles Button. Gene is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Button; his oldest son Mark Button, wife Sara and their daughters Kate and Leah; his daugh- ter Jennifer Button and her daughter Samantha; Mathew’s widow Christina and their children Darwin and Dagan. Memorial contributions in memory of Gene may be made to the Baker Little League through Gray’s West & Co. At 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle for Gene or to leave a condo- lence for the family, please visit: www.grayswestco. com. the Powder River Sports- man’s Club through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Cha- pel at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle for Don or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit: www.grayswestco.com. Donald Lesley Shuck Donald Lee Emerson Baker City, 1927-2017 Baker City, 1947-2017 Donald Lesley Shuck, a life- time resident of Baker City, Oregon passed away Don Tuesday, Shuck February 7, 2017 at Meadowbrook Place Se- nior Living. He was born June 19, 1927 to parents Lesley and Anne Shuck. He was the oldest of four siblings; Elaine, Billie, Dickie and Pat. Don graduated from Baker High School in 1945 and shortly thereaf- ter worked two years for the U.S. Forest Service burning slash piles. He later worked several years for Chet Smith Motors quickly being promoted to mechanic and manager. Don decided he needed a change and went to work as a machinist for Com- mercial Welding. After re- tirement, he continued his machinist work from his home shop. Many people would comment that he was a brilliant machinist, “There was nothing he couldn’t manufacture in his shop.” On February 4, 1950 he married Betty Jane Averitt. Together they built a home that he continued to live in until recently. Betty passed away June 23, 1997. On July 21, 1999 he married Ava Sipp and together they enjoyed spending time outdoors. Ava passed away March 7, 2006. Don was a kind, loyal and generous husband, son, brother and friend. He loved square danc- ing, 4-wheeling, hunting, camping and tinkering in his shop. He is survived by his sister Billie Stoner (Jyme); his brother-in-law Anton (Tony) Williamson; Ava’s family and many nieces, nephews and friends. At his request, there will be no memorial service. During the summer, his family will host a barbe- cue at Stices Gulch and plant a tree in his memory. Family and friends will be invited. Should friends and fam- ily desire memorial con- tributions may be made to Donald Lee Emerson, age 70, formerly of Adams- ville, Ohio, passed away on February Don 3, 2017 at Emerson his home in Baker City, Oregon. Don attended Adamsville High School before enlist- ing in the Air Force, where he earned his GED. After completing his service, he traveled extensively and worked on oil wells in Louisiana, Texas, and Wyoming as well as Libya, Venezuela, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. He then spent 22 years as an inde- pendent long-haul trucker and was still working in that capacity at his death. He is survived by his son, Ty Emerson (Sarah Linnemeyer); his daughter, Jena Emerson; his beloved grandson, Aries; siblings, Larry Emerson, Patri- cia Emerson and Susan Emerson (Bob Beasley); ﬁ ve nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Lois (Schuff) Emerson; his father, Earl Emerson, and his mother, Anna Emerson. He will be remembered for living a full and adven- turous life to the end. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. To light a candle for Donald or leave a condo- lence for the family, please visit: www.grayswestco. com. James Henry Bobo, Jr. Baker City, 1938-2017 James (Jim) Henry Bobo Jr. 78, of Baker City, died with his fam- ily at his side Jim on Tuesday Bobo evening, February 2, 2017. - A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at his son Keith Bobo’s home on 38789 Old Highway 30 (watch for signs) Friends are invited to join the fam- ily for a reception to be held immediately follow- ing the service. James was born July 14, 1938 to James H. Bobo Sr. and Lula E Bobo in Redlands, Ca. He was raised and educated in Redlands, graduating high school in 1956. Later that year, Jim, enlisted in the United States Navy serv- ing honorably for 4 years. Upon returning to Red- lands he met and married Arlene Soffel. After riding in trucks with his Dad at early age, Jim fell in love with trucks and became a truck driver. According to his brother Dave, “he was the very best.” Over the years Jim drove for many different companies’ and trained many new drivers. On several occasions Jim even ﬁ red a few drivers because they were not very clean, smoked or just not truck drivers in his opin- ion. Jims last truck driving job, and one of his favor- ite, was Sherman Trucking in Baker City, Or. Both Scott Sherman and his wife Kerry were always so good to Jim up to his last days and Jim’s family will be forever grateful. Jim’s brother Dave fondly remembers the trips made in the truck together. In addition Dave’s fondly remembers the rides they made together to Mormon Basin and Burnt river Canyon eating donuts and drinking coffee. There were many hunting trips over the years with his boys and camping trips with his daughter and son in law. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, a baby sister Jeannie Louise and sister Betty Ann and son in law Anthony Crumpler. Jim is survived by his brother David W. Bobo and his wife Carol in addi- tion to his children: Debbie Crumpler-who lived with Jim and took care of Jim the last 2 ½ years of his life. James H Bobo III and his wife Teresa, Lynda Amundson and her husband Dean, Keith A Bobo and his wife Carolyn and David M Bobo and his wife Jennifer. He has 16 grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren and his last companion his Dog Bo. He will be greatly missed. For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Jim, the family suggests the Baker Chapter FFA through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Crema- tion Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispi- nevalleyfuneralhome.com. SEE OBITS PAGE 4