2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017
Local
— Community Calendar —
BAKER CITY CYCLING CLASSIC
June 23-25. Visit www.bakercitycycling.org
for more information or call 541-325-1689.
ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
July 14 and 15, at the Baker City YMCA,
2020 Church, Fri 9-5 and Sat 9-3. Admission $3
Anyone entering a quilt is encouraged to return
the entry forms as soon as possible. For more
info, call 541-523-3038 or 541-523-3752. The
show will feature 4 vendors this year, including:
Jo’s Fabrics, Granny G, Outlaw Creations, and
Karen Hutchinson. A bed turning will be fea-
tured 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, and 2:30
p.m. on Saturday, along with a raffl e quilt using
the pattern Vintage Stitches.
POWDER RIVER MUSIC REVIEW
Sundays 4-6 p.m. in the park, the following
will perform: June 25, Saltlick #39 with Marilyn
Hayes; July 2, Juni Fisher; July 9, Brady Goss.
More performances will be listed closer to the
event date.
SUMPTER FLEA MARKET
June 30, 2017 - July 3, 2017. Annual fl ea
market in Sumpter, Oregon every Memorial Day,
fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends. More
than 150 Booths and vendors - Food, antiques
and collectibles make this one of the largest fl ea
markets in the state of Oregon. In addition to the
fl ea market, visitors can ride the Sumpter Valley
Railroad, visit the Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge,
and explore the region’s vast gold rush history
at the Sumpter Municipal Museum, and Cracker
Creek Mining museum. Large parking area for
RV’s, but no overnight in parking lot. For more
information including vendor registration and
availability contact the City of Sumpter or call
(541)894-2314.
HAINES STAMPEDE AND RODEO
July 3, 2017 - July 4, 2017. Haines Stampede
is a full event rodeo. July 3rd starts out with
slack at 9 a.m., then the rodeo that evening is
dedicated as Shriner’s Night July 4th is a full ro-
deo with free music following in the arena. Visit
www.hainesstampede.com for information.
KIDDIES PARADE
July 3. Lineup for judging at Court Street Park
off Main Street is at 9:30. Parade begins 10 a.m.
walk to Geiser Pollman Park for Elks games and
treats Community donation may be made to:
Baker City Events/Kids Parade, and mailed to
P.O.Box 1126, Baker City OR 97814.
HELLS CANYON MOTORCYCLE RALLY
July 6, 2017 - July 10, 2017. Thursday is the
offi cial arrival day. Plan your ride so that you
arrive in the early afternoon. Check in on Main
Street and get the road washed off your bike. Fri-
day is for riding and discovery. With 10 offi cial
courses to ride the variety is outstanding. Call
Kurt at 541-519-2049 for information.
MINERS’ JUBILEE CELEBRATION
July 14, 2017 - July 16, 2017. Miners’ Jubilee
makes the heritage and history of Baker County
come to life with a parade, vendors in the park, a
huge food court, sidewalk sales, mining demon-
strations and kids activities. Bronc Riding Friday
night and Bull Riding Saturday night, along with
a carnival create a full weekend of events that
draws family and class reunions to Baker City
every year. Go to www.minersjubilee.com for
vendor information.
CAR SMASH AND BASH
July 14, 2017 - July 15, 2017. Corner of
Campbell and Grove Streets across from City
Park. We’ve got a car we’re going to destruct
like no other! We’ll have sledgehammers, bats,
hammers and even paint fi lled water balloons for
you to throw at the car! Bring the kids and come
help us destroy the car!
— News of Record —
JAIL ROSTER
Theft II.
Winston, Melissa. 6.14. Contempt
of Court.
Dodge, Derrick Lamont. 6.12.
Baker County Parole and Probation
Detainer.
Talley,Daniel Clifford. 6.8. Violation
of Release Agreement.
Tolman, Douglas Ephraim. 6.7.
Criminal Mischief II.
Koontz, Kyle Craig. 6.7. Umatilla
County felony warrant for Probation
Violation.
Hardwick, Mark Raymond. 6.6.
Two Cite and Release Warrants from
Baker County Circuit Court for Proba-
tion Violation.
KISSINGER, James
PROWELL, Jace
ADAMS, Bradley
EPLER, Brenda
MITCHELL, Pamela
WINSTON, Melissa
DODGE, Derrick
MCCLURG, James
DOYLE, James
ANDERTON, Bobby
DRIVER, Michael
CARPENTER, Anna
HATFIELD, Amy
HAMM, Todd
FEREBEE, Michael
COX, Chad
ANDERS, Tyler
COLE, Derek
ECKSTEIN, Joseph
CLARK, Dexter
CULLEY, Andrew
NOBLE, Cecil
BLOOD, Daniel
BAKER, Joshua
TUGMAN, Michael
BROWN, Geoffrey
STEELE, Alan
DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
POLICE LOG
Frerichs, Emily Noelle. 6.20. Failure
to Abide by Deferred Prosecution.
Kissinger, James Thomas. 6.19.
Theft by Deception, Out of County
Warrant for Contempt of Court.
Prowell, Jace Taylor. 6.18. Criminal
Trespass II.
Burley, Melanie Jean. 6.18. Harass-
ment.
Dougharity, Catherine Marie. 6.17.
Contempt of Court, original charge is
Theft III.
Mann, Lisa Marie. 6.17. DUII and
Reckless Endangering.
Olson, Eric Phillip. 6.15. Probation
Violation.
Anderson, Gillian Lauren. 6.15.
Gwendolyn J. “Gwen” Partridge
Ghrist Ellison entered into rest
February 16, 2017 at St. Alphonsus
Medical Center in Baker City, Oregon
at the age of 94 with her family by her
side. A graveside memorial service
will be held on June 23, 2017 at the
Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland,
Oregon at 11:00 a.m. with Pas-
tor Gordon Bond of the Richland
Christian Church offi ciating. A dinner
will follow the service at the Richland
Christian Church. Memorial contri-
butions may be made to the Eagle
Valley Ambulance Fund through
Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey
Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light
a candle in memory of Gwen, please
visit: www.grayswestco.com.
Richard “Rick” Gorden, 64, of
Sumpter, Oregon passed away at his
residence on December 30, 2016. A
memorial service will be held on June
24, 2017 at the McEwen Bible Fel-
lowship in Sumpter, Oregon at 11:00
AM with Pastor Dan Martin offi ciat-
ing. Should friends and family desire,
memorial contributions may be
made to the Heart ‘n Home Hospice
through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer
Chapel at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker
City, Oregon 97814. To light a candle
in memory of Rick, please visit www.
grayswestco.com.
Jack Young, 58, formerly of
Halfway, died at his home in Haines
on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Ar-
rangements are under the direction of
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home &
Cremation Services. Online con-
dolences may be shared at www.
tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.
Beverly Jean Sampson Haas,
63, formerly of Baker City, died at
Puyallup, Washington on June 9,
2017. A Memorial Service~ Celebra-
tion of Bev’s Life will be held on
Saturday, July 15, 2017 ~ 11:00 a.m.
at the Baker Christian Church - Hwy
7 - Baker City, Oregon. Friends are
invited to join the family for a recep-
tion immediately following the service
at the church.Arrangements are un-
der the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley
Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Online condolences may be shared
at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.
com.
Joseph “Joe” Omann, 92, long-
time Halfway resident, died on Sat-
urday, June 17, 2017 at La Grande
Post Acute Rehab Center. Services
will be held at a later date. (date and
time to be announced) Arrangements
are under the direction of Tami’s Pine
Valley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. Online condolences may
be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfu-
neralhome.com.
Nellie Edwards - A Celebration of
Nellie’s Life will be held on Tuesday,
June 27, 2017, 4 p.m. at the Commu-
nity Connection Senior Center - 2810
Cedar Street in Baker City, Oregon.
On line condolences may be shared
at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.
com.
— Obituaries —
Steven Russell Boles
Baker City, 1950-2017
Steven
Russell
Boles passed
away sud-
denly, May
22, 2017 in
Baker City
Steve
at the age of
Boles
66.
He was
born December 7, 1950 in
Baker City, to William and
Verla Boles. He attended
South Baker Elementary,
graduating from Baker
Senior High in 1969. He
attended both Eastern
Oregon State College and
Boise State. Steve com-
pleted his basic training
in Fort Ord, CA and then
served in the Oregon
State National Guard.
He was active business
man, involved in several
companies throughout his
career. Although his main
focused on his 30 years in
insurance and underwriting
business.
Steve is survived by his
mother Verla Boles; sister
Lynette Allen and husband
Billy; son Luke Boles;
grandson Taygen Boles. He
is preceded in death by hi
father Bill Boles; grand-
parents Slim and Jewel
Boles; grandparents Hugh
and Laura Cathey; cousin
Darrell Castoe.
Steve truly lived life to
the fullest through simple
pleasures. Talking with
family and friends, spend-
ing time with his son Luke
and grandson Taygen.
Steve had an ability to
reach people in both a deep
and positive way.
Eastern Oregon and the
time spent with family and
friends was his foundation
of and memories. From the
Elkhorn Mountains to the
Eagle Caps in particular.
He loved hunting and fi sh-
ing the Minam and North
Fork at the Clearwater,
Malheur, Troy, John Day
waters and streams. He
also enjoyed gold panning,
hunting meteorites and
rock hounding.
Steve had both a rogue
and rare, solid sense of
humor. His humor would
surface itself as an unstop-
pable, immovable force.
For Steve, it was the
ticket to his happiness and
success. His smiles were
contagious had a linger-
ing effect on all who were
present.
He believed one could
do more through instinct
than education. He knew of
nothing more exciting than
living long term in a short
term body. And this was no
small feat for someone suf-
fering from A.L.S. - Lou
Gehrig’s Disease.
He had a strong belief of
real world ethics not being
the same as legal ethics.
He said,” All cases are won
in the fi rst three minutes.”
Steve was a gifted
speaker, motivator and
salesman. He also loved to
read, especially
American history, autobi-
ographies, and non-fi ction.
He could cultivate and tell
the best stories from both
his own experiences and
knowledge.
There are many who
will always love him for
who he was and how he
touched their lives
Memorial contributions
can be made to the ALS
Foundation or to an Alco-
holics Anonymous Chapter
of one’s choice through
Tami’s Funeral Home &
Cremation Services PO
Box 543 Halfway, Oregon
97834.
The family asks you to
please share your stories
and memories of Steve at
www.tamispinevalleyfu-
neralhome.com. There
will be no funeral service
at Steve’s request. There
are many who will always
love him for who was and
how he touched their lives.
His memory is a blessing
to those who knew him.
Gilbert Lopez
Baker City, 1947-2017
Gilbert Lopez, 69, of
Baker City, Oregon passed
away at his residence on
June 6, 2017.
A memorial service was
held for Gilbert at 2627
Church St., Baker City, Or-
egon at 2:00 p.m. on June
18, 2017. Arrangements
have been entrusted to
Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer
Chapel.
Octavino Lopez and
Esmeralda (Garcia) Lopez
welcomed Gilbert into the
world on June 24, 1947 in
Barstow, California. He at-
tended and graduated from
Barstow High School and
worked as a dishwasher
until he retired in 1981.
He married Jewel Seiber
on September 3, 1987
in Las Vegas. Gilbert’s
hobbies included fi shing,
completing puzzles and
fi ll-it-in puzzle books,
frequenting yard sales,
watching games shows and
following sports.
Gilbert is survived by
his wife Jewel Lopez and
sons Mike Rogers and
George Morris all of Baker
City, Oregon.
To light a candle in
memory of Gilbert or to
leave condolences for his
family, please visit: www.
grayswestco.com.
Douglas Crawford
Baker City, 1945-2017
Douglas Lewis Craw-
ford, 72, entered his eternal
life June 7, 2017 in Baker
City, Oregon. A memo-
rial service was held at
11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June
13 at Coles Tribute Center
followed by a graveside
service at Rock Creek
Cemetery near Haines,
Oregon.
Doug was born March
31, 1945 in Nampa, Idaho
to Lester and Margaret
(Fillmore) Crawford. He
graduated from Nampa
High School and entered
the U.S. Navy where he
served four years aboard a
fast combat supply ship
during the Vietnam War.
Doug married Carolyn
DeBock on November 29,
1968.
In 1969, Doug went to
work for Idaho Power
Company in the hydro-
power plants as a control
room operator. During his
career, he worked at power
plants on the Snake River
from Twin Falls, Idaho to
the three Hells Canyon
power plants.
He retired from the Idaho
Power Company in 2006
and he and Carolyn settled
in the Baker valley on land
close to the Elkhorn Moun-
tains. He enjoyed the view
of the beautiful mountains
and watched for elk on the
nearby hillside.
Doug enjoyed hunting
elk with his friends and
relatives and while living
on the Snake River, he was
an avid water skier. After
moving to Baker Valley, he
enjoyed hiking, snowshoe-
ing and going to coffee
with his friends. One of
his highlights was a multi-
day backpack trip he made
with Howard Britton and
friends across the Eagle
Cap Wilderness.
Doug always enjoyed a
good joke and liked to tell
an entertaining story about
an event, often laughing
about himself. His good
humor and generosity will
be missed and remembered
by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife
Carolyn; children David
and Karen; son-in-law
Bill Hank; grandchildren,
Shane Crawford, Tabor
Hank and Charlotte Hank;
and his sister Darlene
(Franklin) Bramon.
Donations in his memory
may be made to the Baker
City Playground Improve-
ment Fund (in 2014 Doug
helped build the new play
structure in Geiser-Pollman
Park) or to the charity of
ones choice. This may be
done through Coles Tribute
Center, 1950 Place Street.
Baker City,OR 97814.
To light a candle for
Doug or leave a condo-
lence for the family, please
visit: www.colestributecen-
ter.com.
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