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2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017 Local — News of Record — — Community Calendar — JAIL ROSTER HUNTINGTON HAUNTED FOREST Huntington’s Haunted Forest will be open every Friday-Saturday in October from 6:30-10 p.m. Groups of 4+ email huntingtonchamber@ gmail.com or call 541-216-3465 for our group discounts! $10 per person. All guests must sign waiver before entering the shuttle to the Haunted Forest. 13 years and younger must be accompa- nied by an adult. REP. CLIFF BENTZ TOWNHALL Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. (PST) at Haines School (400 School Street, Haines). Come meet Rep. Cliff Bentz and ask questions on topics that concern you. Review House Bill 2017 and preview such issues as water measure- ments and fees, carbon cap and trade, wildlife management, DEQ regulations regarding cleaner air and storm water discharge, tax reform, PERS and other issues that are likely to be on the table in 2018 and 2019. WICKED WAYS MASQUERADE BALL Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Geiser Grand Hotel, 7:30 till midnight or so. Carriage rides, music by Jason Drew of Boise’s 100.3 The X Rocks. Buy tickets today at www.TheBakerCountyPress.com or at the front counter of the hotel. EASTLAND, Ian CULBERTSON, Brandon KRAFT, Dale NICHOLS, Robert RACHAU JR., William ARNOLD, Brandon COOLBAUGH, Carrie DIAL, Danny GALLAGHER JR, Randy NEIDER, Michael BLOOD, Daniel GRAY, Robert GREGG, John KASINGER, Brandi HENSEN, James WESTMORELAND, Taylor GRUDIN, Kevin HANNA, John BLITCH, James HOLLINGSHEAD, Kathleen LUSTER, Candi PURKEY, Danielle NICHOLS, Earnest NIXON, Angela WHITTING-GOOD, Travis ROTHENBERGER, Daniel LOPEZ, Cassandra WALKER, Jacob BOLANOS, Ann SERVE IT UP HOT November 2, 5-9 p.m. Local firemen and Barley Brown’s are fundraising again for special Olympics All tips go to Special Olympics local teams. Come have fun while local firemen wait on you in full uniform! HUNTINGTON HIGHLAND GAMES November 4. Always the first Saturday in November the Huntington Weather Festival and Highland Games brings together some of the top Celtic athletes in the Inland Northwest to com- pete in traditional Celtic games in some of the most unpredictable and sometimes brutal weather conditions. FALL BAZAAR November 4, 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. Community Connection annual Fall Bazaar. Funds raised go towards the senior meal program. SALUTE TO VETERANS November 12, 7 a.m-9 p.m. at the Geiser Grand. Veterans are invited to enjoy a compli- mentary meal as a small token of our gratitude for their service to our country; Breakfast, lunch or dinner; must call for reservations in advance! LOCAL IS THE NEW BLACK CHRISTMAS BAZAAR November 18-19. 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Local is the New Black is a yearly Christmas Bazaar located in 2 buildings at the Baker County Fairgrounds. Over 70 vendors fill the buildings with every- thing from handmade soap to baked goods! TURKEY TROT November 23. Annual Run/Walk to Feed the Hungry 5K Turkey Trot. Come out Thanksgiv- ing morning to help feed the hungry in Baker County before sitting down to your own Thanks- giving dinners. More than 500 participants run this annual holiday 5K fun run in Baker City each Thanksgiving morning making it one of the largest Thanksgiving Day fun runs in Oregon. Proceeds from the run benefit the North East Oregon Compassion Center and help support the local food bank. FAMILY FUN DAY November 24, 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. A post-Thanksgiving activity day with crafts and programs for family and friends of all ages. Visit http://trailtenders. org/home for more information or call 541-523- 1843. FESTIVAL OF TREES November 30, 2017 - December 2, 2017. Festive three day holiday celebration including photos with Santa, children’s holiday crafts and gala Christmas tree auction. Special Christmas tree preview on Thursday, Gala Tree Auction on Friday and Family Day activities on Saturday. This annual fundraising event for Saint Alphon- sus Medical center is a perfect addition to a festive weekend in Baker City that includes the annual Twilight Christmas Parade and commu- nity tree lighting. For more information including complete schedule and ticket information call 541-523-6461. BAKER CITY PARLOR TOUR December 9, 2017. A holiday tour through historic Baker City homes. Call Mary Collard at 541-403-0405 for more information. POLICE LOG Eastland, Ian Eugene. 10.17. Of- fensive Littering, Criminal Trespass I and Resisting Arrest. Kraft, Dale Wade. 10.16. Grant County Circuit Court for Probation Violation. Culbertson, Brandon Douglas. 10.16. Parole and Probation Detainer for Probation Violation. Lang, Aiden Porter. 10.14. Driving While Suspended. Rachau Jr, William Everett. 10.13. Post Prison Violation. Doud, Matthew Wayne. 10.12. DUII, Attempt to Elude Police, Reck- less Endangering x2 and Reckless Driving. Dial, Danny Ray. 10.11. Lake County Circuit Court for Probation Violation. Coolbaugh, Carrie Lorrita. 10.11 Marion County Parole and Probation. Gallagher, Randy Ray. 10.11. Klam- ath County Community Corrections. Brandon, Arnold Deport. 10.11. Lake County Community Justice Court for Probation Violation. Neider, Michael Nadrew. 10.11. Klamath County Parole and Proba- tion. DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES Ronald Joseph Hutton, 65, of Baker City died October 12, 2017 at his residence. No services are planned at this time. To light a candle in his memory or offer condolences to his family, please visit www.gray- swestco.com. — Obituaries — TRICK OR TREAT DOWNTOWN October 31, 4-6 p.m. Downtown historic Baker City is the place to be on Halloween. Hosted by Historic Baker City Inc. this safe and family friendly Halloween celebration fills the streets of downtown as thousands of ghouls goblins, princesses and super heroes, roam downtown sidewalks in search of Halloween treats. LATTYMER, Melissa WILLEY, Craig ARTHUR, Tyler SIMMS II, George HENDRIKSEN, Carmon STEELE, Zachary VANSICKLE, Kira REED, Nicholas KIDD, Kevin WILKERSON, Harold TOLMAN, Douglas BROOKS, Matthew COLE, Derek CLARK, Dexter NOBLE, Cecil BAKER, Joshua STEELE, Alan Melva Marie Butler Baker City, 1958-2017 Melva Marie Butler, 58, a longtime Baker City resident, died Thursday, Melva October 12, Butler 2017 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City. A Celebration of Melva’s life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 12 p.m. at the Vet- erans Memorial Club 2005 Valley Street, in Baker City, Oregon. Melva was born Decem- ber 31, 1958 to parents Jerry and Hazel Lovell at the Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise, Oregon. She attended Em- mett High School and later graduated from Capitol High School in Boise, Idaho in 1976. She married Dan Lees in 1978 and they became the proud parents of two won- derful and loving children: Jennifer and Michael Lees; whom both graduated from Boise State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineer- ing. Dan and Melva shared 28 years together and later divorced. While living in Emmett, Idaho they competed in dirt bike rac- ing. Few people know that Melva was the statewide motocross champion of Idaho for two years. She took home many trophies and was an inspiration to all female riders. The family moved to Prairie City, Oregon in 1988 where Melva worked for the U.S. Forest Service fighting wildfires. She also coached the high school ladies’ volleyball and bas- ketball teams. In 1990 they moved to the Sumpter valley and Melva worked in Baker City at Safeway, and later at Marvin Wood Products. Melva was best known for her business “Melva’s Upholstery” which she opened full-time in Baker City in 2010. With limited knowledge and massive determination, she became extremely competent in her profession, gaining a huge following and an outstanding reputation. She not only met custom- ers, but easily developed friendships with many of them due to her smile and personality. She was very proud of the business that she started from scratch. Melva met her true love in Sumpter. She wasn’t necessarily looking for a life partner, but then she met a “flatlander.” Ryan swept her off her feet and on September 27, 2014, Melva married the love of her life and best friend, Ryan Butler. They were inseparable and their commitment to each other was truly visible to all that knew them. Melva enjoyed cooking and entertaining her friends and family. Everyone cher- ished an invitation to spend time and have a meal at the Butler’s. She was also a member of the local VFW. She was dedicated to her children and grandchildren. She loved gardening, home canning, laughing, smiling, being kind to everyone and her generosity was as big as her heart. She loved going to work, producing beautiful workmanship with her upholstery work. But her most cherished accomplishment was being an awesome “Nana.” Melva’s legacy is one of compassion, unconquer- able spirit, and a work ethic that far surpassed most people. “Love-you- buh-bye” was one word to her. Her life philosophy was to always see the best in people, care unquestion- ably, and love immeasur- ably. All that knew her felt blessed to have had her in their lives because she rep- resented all that is good. Melva was preceded in death by her father, Jerry, and brothers Danny and David Lovell. She is survived by her loving husband, Ryan Butler of Baker City; mother Hazel Emery of Baker City; daughter Jennifer Long and her husband Justin of Baker City; son Michael Lees and his wife Angela of La Grande; grandchil- dren Hunter, Hailey, and Brook of Baker City, and Rhiley, Ella, and Tripp of La Grande; brother Darell Howard and sister Sherry Given both of Baker City; Furbabies CC, her dog, and two cats, Olivia and Leon; and numerous nieces and nephews. Those who would like to make a donation in mem- ory of Melva may do so to offset expenses incurred, through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Crema- tion Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispi- nevalleyfuneralhome.com. Norma L. Justus Baker City, 1958-2017 Norma L Justus, 83, of Baker City, died Octo- ber 11, 2017 with her daughters by her side. In honor of her request, a private graveside service will Norma take place at Justus a later date. Norma was born on August 31, 1934 in Vale, Oregon to a large family of three brothers and 5 sisters. She has lived in Baker City for the last 45 years and was married to the love of her life, her only husband Alva, for 63 years. Norma was a proud mother of 4 daughters and spent most of her life home being a homemaker and Mom. She was blessed with creative skills and enjoyed hobbies like sew- ing, crocheting, knitting, reading, gardening, and canning the fruits of her labor. Norma and her daughters managed, and played on, an alfalfa farm in central Oregon along with all the farm animals and adven- tures that went with it. She was a self- taught rag time piano player and filled her home with music and life. She is preceded in death by her late husband Alva E Justus, her parents, John & Beulah Jackson, two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter. Survivors include her four daughters, Lynn Miller and Bruce, Toni Goss and Milo, Jeannie Olson and Roger, and Jill Walker and John. seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Mayday, Inc. through Grays West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave, Baker City, Or 97814. To light a candle in honor of Norma or to offer condolences to her family, please visit www. grayswestco.com. William Franklin Heizer Baker City, 1930-2017 William Franklin Heizer went home to be with his Bill friend the Heizer Lord on Oct. 2, 2017. Bill talked with Him most every day. A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held Saturday, October 21st at Coles Tribute Center in Baker City, Oregon at 11:00 a.m. A reception for the family will follow. Bill was born October 21, 1930 to his parents Earl and Millie Heizer. Earl and Millie moved to Baker when Bill was about three. Bill went to school in Baker, graduating from Baker High School. He then attended and graduated from Eastern Oregon University and afterward from OHSU Dental School in Portland. He worked his way through dental school play- ing the piano as a concert pianist. He practiced den- tistry in Baker and opened a practice in Halfway. Selling his practice in Halfway after several years, Bill opened an of- fice in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast, driving be- tween Baker and Lincoln City every week. As a young man, Bill developed a life-long love of music, running, and the out-of-doors. He loved to hike, hunt, fish and ride motorcycles. An avid runner, Bill qualified and ran in 5 Portland mara- thons, the Boston and New York marathons, one in Spokane, Washington and several along the Oregon Coast. Bill was a concert- level pianist, playing every day almost up until the day his Lord called him home. He enjoyed playing the popular songs and music of the day He was a generous, giving man, often provid- ing free dental work for those who needed help but couldn’t afford it. Bill married Jean Walker in 1974 in Ontario, Or- egon. Together they worked, rode motorcycles and toured much of Oregon, part of Canada, and espe- cially enjoyed riding along the Oregon Coast. Bill’s little Yorky Missy was dear to him, and they were almost inseparable. The last several years of his life he enjoyed going to assisted living homes helping to encourage the residents. Bill is survived by his wife, Jean Heizer of Baker City, Oregon; three daughters, Dallas Kyriss of Lewiston, Idaho; Wendy Ricks of Mesa, Arizona and Kelley Baker of Baker City, Oregon; six grand- children and seven great- grandchildren. Contributions in the memory of Bill may be made to McEwen Bible Fellowship through Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St. Baker City, OR 97814. If ones wishes to light a candle in memory of Dr. Heizer, please visit www. colestributecenter.com.
