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2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 Local — Community Calendar — KEATING SWCD MEETING The Keating Soil and Water Conservation District will be having their monthly meeting on March 28th, 2017 at 12 noon at the USDA Service Center; 3990 Midway Drive in Baker City, OR. The public is welcome, and meals will be available for those who RSVP for the meeting. Please contact Tara at (541) 523-7121 x 100 for a copy of the meeting agenda. AAUW EVENT AAUW Women’s Celebration Event, April 6, 2017, 6-8 p.m. 2810 Cedar Street, Baker City, OR 97814 at Community Connections. Call Wanda Raffety 541-523-2551 for information. LINEMAN FILM TO SHOW AT LIBRARY In honor of National Lineman Appreciation Day, a newly released fi lm on DVD starring John Travol- ta as an electrical lineman will be shown at Baker County Public Library on Friday, April 7 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Linemen are the brave men and women who protect public safety by constructing and main- taining electric power transmission and distribution facilities. Utility line work is in the top 10 of the most dangerous jobs in America. With successive wildfi res and extreme winter weather of recent seasons, our local linemen have had extraordinary situations to deal with. Help show your gratitude for the risky work they do to keep our power sup- plied by attending this event. Admission is free and complimentary refreshments will be provided. Note, this fi lm has been Rated R by the MPAA. SPRING BAZAAR The seniors at Community Connection will have their 22nd Annual Spring Bazaar on Saturday, April 8th, 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Community Con- nection, 2810 Cedar Street, Baker City. Vendor tables are now available to rent, for displaying their handcraft, gift, food, and collectible items. Accord- ing to Mary Jo Carpenter, chairman of the Bazaar, there will be a luncheon served from noon to 1:00 p.m., for a minimal charge. The proceeds from the bazaar will go to the senior nutrition program, and is a part of the regular fundraising activities of the Baker Seniors, who raise an average of $8,000 per year to support senior programs. For more informa- tion or to rent a table, contact Community Connec- tion at 523-6591. EASTER EGG HUNT April 15 in the Geiser Pollman Park. Annual Easter 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 a.m. to indicate beginning of hunt scramble. Filled plastic eggs, toys and candy will be in roped off areas divided by age category. Call 541-519- 5653 for information. SHRINERS KIDS RODEO April 15 at 2600 East St, Baker City, OR 97814 Baker County Fairgrounds Show Barn. 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. And we’re off to the rodeo! Lots of fun at the Baker County Shriner’s Kids Rodeo this afternoon, Stick horse races, Roping, mutton bustin’ and a great time hanging out with lots of aspiring cowboys and cowgirls. For more information call 541-523-3506 or email Shasta1952@msn.com. FREE DAY AT THE OREGON TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER April 19, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 22267 Highway 86, Baker City, Oregon, Exit 302 from Interstate 84. 541-523-1843 for more information or go online to http://trailtenders.org/home. FOREST ACCESS FOR ALL BANQUET May 20, Social Hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. at the Sunridge Inn, Baker City, Oregon. Tickets are now available by calling Tork and Wanda Ballard at 541 523 4209 or Bobbie Danser at 541.403.1770. Tickets are $30 a piece choice of Prime Rib or Halibut. Door prizes, raffl e items and auction items. Come help support open access to multiple use of public lands. 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 • ISA PN8378A — News of Record — JAIL ROSTER BROWN, Geoffrey STEELE, Alan NIXON, Angela BONEBRAKE, Gordon EPLER, Brenda CULLEY, Andrew BRINEY, Chuck EDISON, Laif HELLER, Paul BLITCH, James STRITMATER, Blaine KOONTZ, Kyle SMITH, Brendon MUNOZ, Roland NOBLE, Cecil BLOOD, Daniel REEDY, James SIMONIS, Dyllan STEELE, Tiffany PATTON, Jamie WHITNEY, Steven ROMINE, Jonathon MCNAIR, Frank DARNELL, Jason MCMURDO, David HANEY JR, Larry ADAMS, Alexander HILBUN-TEXLEY, Andrew DODGE, Derrick ROBINSON, Justin ANDERS, Tyler KEPNER, Joshua PERSICKE, Zachary FOERSTERLING, Wade BAKER, Joshua CHARBONNEAU, Crystal TUGMAN, Michael EDISON, Marsan MILES, Dock SPEELMAN, Beth URLACHER, John O’DONNELL, Michael BAXTER, Benjamin POLICE LOG Nixon, Angela Dawn. 3.22. Proba- tion violation. Original charge is unlawful possession of meth. Hoffman, Andrew James. 3.21. Probation Violation. Falcone, Wayne Allen. 3.18. Out of County Warrant for Trespass. Epler, Brenda Elaine. 3.18. Menac- ing. Culley, Andrew Jay. 3.17. Baker County Local Supervisory warrant. Pogue, Stephanie Marie. 3.17. Warrant Arrest. Wallace II, James Williams. 3.16. Three warrants from Washington County, OR. Briney, Chuck Wayne. 3.16. Probation Violation and Violation of Release Agreement. Heller, Paul Adam. 3.16. Baker County Parole and Probation De- tainer. Darnell, Travis James. 3.16. Unlaw- ful Possession of Methamphetamine. Butterfi eld, Lillian Bethany. 3.15. Criminal Trespass II. Schisler, Derrick Lee. 3.15. Assault IV. Blitch, James Robert Post Prison Violation. 3.15. DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES Joe West, 72, died on March 17, 2017 with his family at his side at the home of his son Chad, in Richland, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome. com. Jack Bridgmon, 82, died on March 17, 2017 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho with his family at his side. A Tradi- tional Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 11:00 a.m. at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, Oregon. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception to be held immediatly following the interment at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Halfway. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome. com Clintina “Tina” Bruhn, 79, for- merly of Halfway, Oregon, died at her son George’s home in Baker City on Sunday, March 19, 2017 with her family at her side. A Celebration of Tina’s Life/Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway, Oregon. For those who wish to make a memorial donation in memory of Tina, the family sug- gests Best Friends - Animal Shelter & Rescue through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome. com. — Obituaries — Dale Faye Austin Harris Baker City, 1932-2017 Halfway, 1929-2017 Dale Faye Austin, 84, died on March 15, 2017 at St. Alphonsus Regional Dale Medical Austin Center in Boise, Idaho with his family at his side. A private Fam- ily Interment was held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Dale was born on Oc- tober 13, 1932 in Erick, Oklahoma. He was raised and educated in Erick, graduating from high school in 1952. Dale and Billie were married in 1956 and had two children Stephen and Stephanie. Dale served in the Army from 1953 to 1955, ris- ing to the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his life he was a teacher and coach. He taught and coached at Woodward (Oklahoma) High School for four years, Buhl ((Idaho) High School for three years, and Baker High School for 27 years. Dale is survived by his wife Billie, son Stephen of Fairfax Station, Virginia; daughter Stephanie of Raleigh, North Carolina; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brother Curtis Austin and sister Sherry Lujan. For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Dale, the family suggests the Baker City Christian Church through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfu- neralhome.com. Henry “Hank” Wilson Henry (Hank) Wilson Harris, 87, Hank passed away Harris Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home on Mc Fadden Lane in Halfway, Oregon surrounded by his loving family. Hank was born December 11, 1929 at Garden Grove, California to Asher and Mary Harris, the second of fi ve sons. He graduated from Bar- stow High School in 1947. In 1952, he enlisted in the Navy and he trained to be an aviation machinist and spent time serving in the Korean War in Texas and Hawaii. He met his beloved Carol Davidson in 1956 and they wed on August 25, 1957 in Lovelock, Nevada. Their married journey took them through 59 years together, raising their four children, Hugh, Joann, Mary and Kathy. They moved from Lovelock, Nevada to Halfway in 1960 and Hank began a life long love of farming, milking cows, raising beef, beautiful horses, mules, draft horses, not to mention cow dogs. He was a man of great strength in all aspects of his life, spiritually, mentally, and physically. If he loved something, he put his whole heart into, whether it was his family, ranching, rodeo, roping, riding, or enjoying the beauty of the surrounding mountains, that he went to often. He enjoyed hunting in his earlier years and watch- ing wildlife later. His whole heart was his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and they knew they were loved beyond words. He said he had a wonder- ful life, knew he was born to do what he did, and was so blessed to live in beauti- ful Pine Valley. He had very fi ne friends that he loved and enjoyed. He worked hard and loved harder. As Carol put it, “Henry was his own man.” Hank was preceded in death by his parents, and three of his brothers, Byron, Ernest and Gerald Harris and many dear friends. He is survived by his wife Carol. His brother Donald Harris. His son, Hugh (Laura) and his family, Cornti & Brad. His daughter, Joann (Dusty) and her family, Ashli, Kaylei Jo, Trace, Carol, (Jake) & Tanalee. His daughter, Mary (Brent) and her family Bobbi Jo, (Dan), Emory Grace, Mitchell, (Skye), Dotti Rose, & Henry Mitchell (on the way). His daugh- ter Kathy (Wade) and her family Chris, (Megan), Emberlynn, Adelaide, Chelsea, (Josh), Jackson, and Maxwell. Also, many neices and nephews that he treasured. In honor of Hank’s memory you may donate to the Halfway Roping Club or the Halfway-Oxbow Ambulance and Fire Department, this maybe done through the Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in memory of Henry, please visit: www.colestribute- center.com. Paul Scott Baker City, 1938-2017 Paul Scott, 78, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at his home in Beehive Homes on March 16, 2017. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Paul Raymond Scott was born on July 7, 1938 to Earl and Georgia (Jarmin) Scott at the family home in Haines, Oregon. The youngest of two boys, Paul and his brother David grew up in Haines and Paul attended Scott school in Muddy Creek, Haines, and Baker City. Paul joined the Navy in 1955 and was stationed in San Diego and Japan. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in July of 1959. Paul married the love of his life, Betty Francis Chandler on Feb- ruary 6, 1960. They lived in Baker City and Provo, Utah before settling in Haines with their family. Paul worked locally in log- ging and construction and he also worked for Bechtel Corp. in Indonesia prior to working for and retiring from Sackos Excavating as an equipment operator. Paul and Betty raised two sons, Jim and Joe, and he enjoyed hunting, fi shing, camping, snow- mobiling, and family time together. Paul collected and restored tractors and motors, and enjoyed tin- kering in his shop that he built with his son Joe. Paul is survived by his son Jim and his wife Judy of Haines, Oregon, son Joe and his wife Noel of Baker City, grandson Justin (Jim), granddaughter Riana (Joe), and two great-grand- children. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother David, his wife Betty, and his granddaugh- ter Jennifer (Jim). Should friends and family desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Haines Fireworks Fund. To light a candle in honor of Paul, please visit: www.colestributecenter. com. County has board positions open Baker County has vacancies on the following boards/committees: • Eastern Oregon Coor- dinated Care Local Com- munity Advisory Council • Baker County Weed Control • Transient Lodging Tax Committee • Transient Lodging Tax Marketing Committee • Baker County Com- pensation Board • Natural Resource Ad- visory Committee • Baker Valley Vector Control Board • Parks & Recreation Advisory Board • 911 Advisory Board Volunteer forms can be found at www.bakercoun- ty.org/commissioners. For additional information please contact the Com- missioner’s Offi ce at 541-523-8200.