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2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017 Local — Community Calendar — FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Visit Baker County Public Library on Saturday, May 6 to pick up your official Free Comic Book Day comics and meet Cosplay Guest of Honor Alkali Layke of Boise! Library doors open at 10:00 am. Comics will be available while supplies last. At 10:30 a.m, Alkali Layke will be providing a Cosplay Workshop - Armor with Ally. Registration for the workshop is required. Lootcrate prizes may be won by those dressed in a costume or who check out a graphic novel from the library’s growing collection. Workshop participants will learn how to build cosplay armor step-by-step. Workshop at- tendance is free. Materials will be provided. Parent supervision is required for children under age 14. Advance registration for the workshop is required. To sign up, go to https://goo.gl/forms/Ip8dhpB- bee0rakhp1 or contact Baker County Public Library at 541-523-6419. HAINES COMMUNITY WIDE YARDSALE The annual Community-wide Yard Sale is May 6, 2017 in Haines. Maps will be available at City Hall starting at 7 a.m. CHAMBER CONCERT Grande Ronde Symphony Association’s May 6 Chamber Concert IS at 7:30 p.m. at 60751 Wood Road (off Morgan Lake Road) in La Grande. This concert will feature soprano Shahayla Ononaiye accompanied by Dr. Mio Aoike. CONGRESSMAN GREG WALDEN TOWN HALLS Continuing a series of town hall meetings throughout Oregon’s Second District, Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced he will be hold- ing four town halls in eastern Oregon in May: Monday, May 8, 2017 What: Baker County Town Hall Meeting When: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PDT Where: Baker High School Main Gymnasium, 2500 E Street, Baker City What: Union County Town Hall Meeting When: 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. PDT Where: Stella Mayfield Elementary School Audi torium, 1111 Division Street, Elgin What: Wallowa County Town Hall Meeting When: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PDT Where: Wallowa Elementary School Cafeteria, 315 W 1st Street, Wallowa Tuesday, May 9, 2017 What: Harney County Town Hall Meeting When: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT Where: Harney County Fairgrounds, Memorial Building, 69660 S Egan Avenue, Burns BURNT RIVER SWCD MEETING The Burnt River Soil and Water Conservation District will be having their monthly meeting at 5:30 pm on May 9th, 2017 at the USDA Service Center 3990 Midway Drive in Baker City. 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. BAKER VALLEY SWCD MEETING The Baker Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will be having their monthly meeting on May 11th at 12pm at the USDA Service Center at 3990 Midway Drive in Baker City. 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. POWDER RIVER SPORTSMEN FRIENDS OF THE NRA BANQUET May 13th at 4:00 p.m. at the Baker Event Center. Great food and fun for the whole family! State- wide, these banquets provide over $350,000 of grant money each year to Oregon Ranges and Shooting-related Programs. Call David Spaugh 541-519-8298 for more information. EAGLE VALLEY SWCD MEETING The Eagle Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will be having their monthly meeting on May 15th, 2017 at 12 noon in Halfway, OR. Please call the office for more details. 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 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, raffle items and auction items. Come help support open access to multiple use of public lands. ANNUAL QUILT SHOW The dates for the Baker City Quilt Show are July 14th and 15th. It will again be held at 2020 Church St. with an admission of $3. Two of the vendors this year are members of the Baker City Quilt Club. Returning is Rocky Morris with the Outlaw Creations group. New to this year’s show will be Karen Hutchinson’s booth. The raffle quilt this year is being made to fit a queen sized bed, with piecing and an applique border. — News of Record — JAIL ROSTER PERSICKE, Zachary CAMPBELL, Roger DESHAZO, Randolph GALLEGOS, Anthony ROBERTS, Kirk COLE, Derek BALTZELL, Branden SCOTT, Logan HATFIELD, Amy ECKSTEIN, Joseph CLARK, Dexter LOGSDON, James NICHOLS, Robert NIXON, Angela CULLEY, Andrew HELLER, Paul STRITMATER, Blaine NOBLE, Cecil BLOOD, Daniel STEELE, Tiffany WHITNEY, Steven ROBINSON, Justin BAKER, Joshua TUGMAN, Michael SPEELMAN, Beth BROWN, Geoffrey STEELE, Alan POLICE LOG Kruger, Taryn Leigh. 4.30. Assault IV domestic and harassment. Deshirlia, Cory Dennis. 4.30. Baker County Circuit Court Warrant. Bernardy, Kevin M. 4.27. Baker County Circuit Court warrant for Criminal Mistreatment x7 and raudu- lent Use of a Credit Card x3. Anderson, Gillian Lauren. 4.27. Baker County Circuit Court warrant for Theft III. Cole, Derek Michael. 4.27. Burg II and UUMV. Deshazo, Randolph Daryl. 4.27. PCS. Roudebush, Megen Michelle. 4.26. Baker County Justice Court warrant and a Union County warrant. Burningham, Tyson James. 4.26. Multiple Union County Warrants. Anthony, Stormie Mae. 4.26. Con- tempt of Court. Cartwright, Ricky. 4.25. Out of County Probation Detainer. — Obituaries — Eugene Paul Robertson Baker City, 1926-2017 Eugene Paul Robertson, 90, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at his resi- dence on April 25, 2017. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel in Baker City. His family will hold a private graveside service for Eugene at a later date. Ralph Roy Robertson and Marie (Carpenter) Robertson welcomed Eugene into the world on December 29, 1926 in Orange, California. He graduated from Santa Ana High School and in later years completed training in Barber School as well as completion of the Fire- man Academy. Eugene also spent two years in the United States Navy defending our country. In August of 1944, Eugene married Joyce Hoffman and together they lovingly created six chil- dren. He was a Fire Chief and Barber in both Med- ford, Oregon and Astoria, Oregon; retiring in 1986. Eugene possessed a wonderful wry sense of humor to the very end, and he was always involved in the lives of his family as a refuge and support system. In his spare time, Eugene loved to hunt, fish, and read; he was also a proud supporter of the Kiwanis and the National Rifle As- sociation. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Marie Robertson; his wife, Joyce Robertson; and his daughter Ilene Uht. Eugene leaves be- hind five children; Sallie McMahon of La Quinta, California, Steve Robert- son of Libby, Montana, Nancy Keeran of Elma, Washington, Dale Robert- son of Baker City, Oregon and John Robertson of Baker City, Oregon. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. To light a candle in memory of Eugene or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit: www. grayswestco.com. Marlinda Sue Baisley Baker City, 1952-2017 Marlinda Sue Baisley died April 23, 2017 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City surrounded by her family. A Private Family Interment with Military Honors will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Friends are invited to join the family for a potluck reception to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017~ 3:00pm at the Baker Christian Church on Highway 7. Marlinda was born May 4, 1952 to parents Vern and Sue Baisley in Baker, Or- egon. She began her educa- tion in Unity, Oregon later moving to Baker when she was in 2nd grade. Around 5th grade the family moved into a home her family had built on 160 acres Marlinda outside of Baisley Baker on Alder Creek Road. Marlinda loved spending time outdoors. She rarely met an animal she did not like, whether they were pet snakes named Herman and Sally or a spirited horse. Any lost or injured animal that crossed Marlinda’s path would soon find its way into her loving care. She had sheep and cattle projects in 4-H, and was a natural showman. Horse- back riding was one of her favorite hobbies. She would spend hours with her neighbor friend roam- ing the areas around Alder Creek on horseback. After graduating from BHS in 1970 she joined the Navy. Proudly, Marlinda served her country from February 1971 to February 1974. While in the service she spent time in Virginia and Maryland. Upon returning home from her military service, Marlinda began working for the telephone company as an operator in Baker City. Eventually she moved to Pendleton, Oregon and continued her work in the communications industry as an Engineering As- sistant. She also lived for a while in Yakima, WA; Spokane, WA, and Burns, OR. Later she returned to her beloved hometown of Baker City, Oregon. Even as an adult, animals were the center of her world. She adored dogs, and she was especially fond of her Dobermans and Min Pins. Her dogs were her babies and her life revolved around caring for them and loving them. When she wasn’t caring for her pets, she was tend- ing to her plants. Her home was an oasis of beautiful houseplants, talk about a green thumb. Garden- ing was a favorite hobby, from delicious tomatoes to gorgeous flowering plants there didn’t seem to be any plant that would not thrive under her care. Marlinda was an avid reader from the time she was in grade school and enjoyed many different genres. She even tried her own hand at writing from poetry to fantasy stories. Later in life, Marlinda developed a passion for cooking. Her favorite thing to do was to take an ordinary recipe and add a little of this or a bit of that to make it her own. Lucky for her family she enjoyed nourishing them all with her delicious creations. Marlinda was proceeded in death by her father Vern Baisley; nephew Billy Le- thlean; Fur Baby “Stinger” who was always at her side and still is. She is survived by her mother Sue Baisley of Baker City, Or.; brother Michael Baisley of Bend, Or.; Sisters Diana and her husband Paul York of LaGrande, Or., Gladys and her husband Kim Lethlean of Baker City, Or., Sami and her husband Dennis Walton of Payette, Idaho; nieces Denise York- Cal- lahan and Taylor Ellis; nephews Jason York, Jer- emiah Baisley and Dustin Lethlean. For those who would like to make a memorial dona- tion in memory of Mar- linda, the family suggests Best Friends (animal care & shelter) through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolenc- es may be shared atwww. tamispinevalleyfuneral- home.com. Juanita (Nita) Hendriksen Baker City, 1932-2017 Juanita (Nita) Hendriksen, 84, of Baker City, Or- egon passed away April Nita 28, 2017 at Hendriksen her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 17, 1932 in Witchita, Kansas, as the youngest of 13 children. She will be remembered for her unconditional love of her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She worked for the St. Elizabeth Hospital many years ago but retired as cashier for City of Baker. Nita married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Hen- driksen, January 16, 1954 in Baker. They continued to build their life together for 63 years. They had one daughter and three sons. Family was everything to her. The true joy in her life was participating and watching her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren’s activities and sports. Being pres- ent for every important milestone in their lives. If help was needed, she could always be counted on to be there with open heart and hands. She loved the outdoors and was one of the founders of the Oregon Trail Ride. She and Bob helped organize and man- aged this for many years. She was a volunteer at the Senior Center and an active member of the community. Nita loved her monthly Bunco club. She will be missed and cherished forever in our hearts. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Cook and Grace (Ward) Cook, along with 11 siblings. She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Hendriksen of Baker City. Her brother Lloyd Cook of Baker City. Her four children-Ron Hendriksen of Tri-Cities. Rhonda (Brian) Erwin of Baker City. Rod (Etta Lu) Hendriksen of Prairie City. Ray Hendriksen of Salem. Eleven grandchildren- Cindy (Eric) Bryant, Ricky Davis, Stephanie Hendrik- sen, Thomas Hendriksen, Christopher Hendriksen, Carmon Hendriksen, Dylan (Jenna) Hendriksen, Danika Hendriksen, Robert Hendriksen, Ryan Hendriksen, Kyle Hendrik- sen. And twelve great- grandchildren. Memorial contributions maybe made to: Heart N Home Hos- pice at 3370 10th Street, Baker City, OR 97814 or a children’s charity of your choice. There will be a celebration of her life Sat- urday, May 6, 2017 from 2-4 P.M. At Community Connection 2810 Cedar Street Baker City, OR. All family and friends are in- vited to come for a time of sharing and refreshments. Dress is casual. Jack R. Turner Baker City, 1941-2017 J. Rodney “Jack” Turner was born to Flo- rella May (Richards) and Lyman Jack Charles Turner Turner on May 16, 1941 in Lexington, Ne- braska. As a life-long Or- egon resident, Jack moved to Bend in 1948 and grew up hunting in the woods of Central Oregon with friends and older brother, Everett. Jack started working as a paper boy for the Bend Bulletin at age 10, which launched a 46-year career with Western Communica- tions Inc. Jack graduated from Bend High School in 1960 and was hired as cir- culation manager. In 1964 he moved to La Grande to work as circulation man- ager of The Observer. He also served as clas- sified advertising manager and as general manager. He married Jacki Goodson in 1967. Their 50th anniver- sary would have been this August 27, 2017. In April 1971, Jack moved to Baker City to become the publisher of the Baker City Herald until he retired on March 31, 1998. He had a passion for the newspaper business. He worked tirelessly and mindfully keeping a tender balance between town poli- tics and freedom of speech. He believed everyone deserved to be heard. SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 8
