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2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017 Local — Community Calendar — HAPPY NEW YEAR! January 1, 2018. BTI WELDING COURSES BEGIN January 2. We are pleased to welcome Ryan Butler, a multi-certifi ed professional welder with over 30 years of experience in the industry along with welding instructor experience. BTI’s Welding Technology program provides training in SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), PAC (plasma-arc cutting), GMAW (gas metal arc welding), FCAW (fl ux-cored arc welding), OAW (oxyacetylene welding), OAC (oxy- acetylene cutting). Courses include safety, welding symbols, blueprint reading and fabrication skills. D1.1 Structural Code Certifi cation Preparation available for all procedures based on skill level as determined by instructor. For more information and to register call Tammy Pierce at 541.519.2671. The classes will run in 6-week sessions, the fi rst 6 weeks will cover SMAW and OAC. We have 18 weeks scheduled out over winter/spring. FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK January 5, 5-8 p.m. Monthly art walk in down- town historic Baker City. Celebrate the arts on the First Friday of every month in historic downtown Baker City. With numerous participating galleries and local shops showcasing local and regional art- ists and their work. For more information including a list of participating galleries and featured artists contact the Crossroads Carnegie Art Center or call 541-523-5369. BASIC QUILLING CLASS January 25, 6-8 p.m. at Crossroads. Basic Quill- ing Workshop Location: Downstairs Studio Min. # of students: 4 Maximum: 10 Supplies: It is sug- gested that participants purchase their own quilling tool at Copy, Ship, and Mail. Instructor will provide paper, glue, and a limited number of quilling tools. All classes are offered for age 12 through 100, 8 and up with a parent. Paper quilling is a fun art form to decorate cards, packages, and make special gifts. This introductory class will only whet your ap- petite for the many possibilities. $10.00 for mem- bers/$15.00 for nonmembers. ANNUAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS BANQUET January 27, 5:30 - 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Ev- ery year the Baker County Chamber holds its annual banquet to celebrate our community. We take this opportunity to recognize local citizens, businesses and service organizations who have worked so hard to make Baker County the wonderful place it is. We also recognize our local fi re, police, and safety agencies at this time. Tickets can be purchased at Baker County Chamber of Commerce. $35 per ticket. Only 200 tickets will be sold. PACIFIC NORTHWEST INDIAN ART February 8, 2018, 6-8 p.m. at Crossroads Art Center. One Night Only! Instructor: Ginger Rembold Location: Downstairs Studio Min. # of students: 4 Maximum: 10 Supplies: Participants can bring black, white, turquoise, or red paper, and scis- sors as desired. Instructor will provide paper, pat- terns, scissors, and glue. All classes are offered for age 12 through 100, 8 and up with a parent. Course Description: Create beautiful Northwest Indian art with an easy cut and paste method. $10.00 for mem- bers/$15.00 for nonmembers. TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Monday & Wednesday February 12th- March 7th (4 weeks) 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Crossroads. Min. # of students: 3 Maximum: 10-12 Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing and well- fi tting footwear that will allow safe movement. Age: Adults. Participants will need to sign a release con- fi rming their readiness to participate in the physical activities of this class, if necessary, obtain clearance from health care professional before commencing. An excellent introduction to Sun style Tai Chi. This condensed Tai Chi set is easy to learn and fun to do. The slow and gentle movements place emphasis on improving balance, range of motion and overall fi t- ness and fl exibility. The class will include warm-up/ cool-down routines, and a brief introduction to the history and principles of Tai Chi, in addition to in- struction on the forms which make up the set. Level of exertion is similar to walking. $40.00 members, $60.00 non-members. NIGHT AT OLD AUBURN February 24, 2018. 6-10 p.m. The Friends of the Museum invite you to their 9th annual Casino Night Fundraiser to benefi t Baker Heritage Museum. En- joy a great dinner, live entertainment and gambling in a professional gaming casino hosted by Team Ca- sino. No host bar, 1880’s costume contest (costumes optional), wonderful prizes and lots of fun! OSAA STATE 1A BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT February 28, 2018 - March 3, 2018. State 1A Basketball Tournament. Top 8 Boys and top 8 Girls basketball teams in the State of Oregon. These are the small schools. 2500 ‘E’ St, Baker City, OR 97814. Contact information: 541-403-0800. — News of Record — JAIL ROSTER tion Of Release Agreement and Resisting Arrest. Shank, Fischer Christopher. 12.23. Disorderly Conduct II. Hilliard, Darrin. 12.23. Warrant Arrest. Linscott, Jesse William. 12.23. Felon in Possession of Firearm. Payne, Michael Allen. 12.23. At- tempting to Elude a Police Offi cer, Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Meth), Resist- ing Arrest, Escape III, Assaulting a Public Safety Offi cer. Hansen, Aaron Ray. 12.23. Attempt- ing to Elude a Police Offi cer and Felon in Possession of a Restricted Weapon. Mulder, Antoine Johannes . 12.21. Probation Violation, Theft III. Purkey, Danielle Christine. 12.21. Probation Violation. KEYES-BRANDT, Julia HANSEN, Aaron PAYNE, Michael HILLIARD, Darren PURKEY, Danielle WATSON, Nickolas BOLANOS, Ann EASTLAND, Ian SCOTT, Christopher SHAW JR, Charles TITUS, Daniel WILSON, Darci CROUCH, Nathan EDISON, Cynthia LOPEZ, Yesenia CUTSHALL III, Colvin DETTMAN, Anthony CLAWSON, Jeremy SIMPSON, Brian REEDY, James BURGOS, Juan WILLIAMS, Tiffany STRITMATER, Blaine HANNA, John LUSTER, Cand QUIROZ, Rebecka CULBERTSON, Brandon NICHOLS, Robert RACHAU JR., William GRAY, Robert KASINGER, Brandi HENSEN, James NIXON, Angela WHITTING-GOOD, Travis ARTHUR, Tyler SIMMS II, George HENDRIKSEN, Carmon REED, Nicholas WILKERSON, Harold BAKER, Joshua DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES POLICE LOG Johnston, Wesley WIlliam. 12.26. Theft III. Keyes-Brandt, Julia. 12.26. Viola- Jeffery L. Givens, 65, of Baker City died Monday, December 18th, 2017 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Satur- day, December 30th at the Baker City Christian Church with Pastor Jesse Whitford offi ciating. Memorial contri- butions may be made to the charity of one’s choice through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel at 1500 Dewey Avenue, Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in Jeff’s memory or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.grayswestco.com. Shelly Rudolph, 53, a resident of Baker City, OR died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, ID. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of Coles Tribute Center. If one wishes to light a candle in memory of Shelly, please visit www.colestribute- center.com. Sid Ziegler, 91, of Richland, Oregon died at Settler’s Park Assisted Living Center in Baker City, with his family at his side on December 22, 2017. A private family gathering will be held in honor of Sid in the Spring of 2018. For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Sid, the family suggests the Eagle Valley Ambulance EMT Training Fund through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuner- alhome.com. Marguerite Pike, 78, of Union,Oregon, died Tuesday, Decem- ber 20, 2017 at her home, with her sister by her side. A Celebration of her life TBA. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Fu- neral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome. com. Madelyn Kay Olsen, 83, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at her residence on December 20, 2017. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Ian Wolfe offi ciat- ing the service. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception follow- ing the service at the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Should friends and family desire memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church or to Heart ‘n Home Hospice through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in honor of Madelyn, please visit: www.grayswestco.com. — Obituaries — Madelyn Kay Olsen Baker City, 1934-2017 Madelyn Kay Olsen, 83, of Baker City, Oregon passed away at her resi- dence on December Madelyn 20, 2017. A Kay Olsen memorial service was held on Thursday, De- cember 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Ian Wolfe offi ciating the ser- vice. Friends are invited to join the family for a recep- tion following the service at the First Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Madelyn was born on March 31, 1934 in Sweet Home, Oregon, the third child of William and Doro- thy Corner Parker. The family moved to Hermis- ton, Oregon in 1941, then to Baker in 1949. She at- tended Baker High School for two years and in July of 1950 Madelyn married Donald Gordon Olsen. Donald and Madelyn started their family in 1952 with the birth of their daughter Leslie followed by the birth of their son Steven in 1953. When Kristen was born in 1966 their family was complete. Madelyn worked from the age of 16 at a variety of jobs. She did restaurant work at Clubb’s Lunch Counter and the Blue and White Cafe, clerical work at KBKR, the local radio station, registrations at Portland State University and she also worked as the City Clerk in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. She owned Robbs Ladies Shop for several years and worked for Wells Fargo Bank until her retirement. In January of 2001 Madelyn was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer. She underwent major surgery and had a 36 pound tumor removed. She beat the odds and survived nearly 17 years. The last reoc- currence was inoperable and she died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Madelyn was very com- mitted to her church. She joined the First Lutheran Church in 1949 and was an active member the rest of her life. She was involved in several circles and boards, but her true calling was the choir. Madelyn joined the choir in 1949 and she was a member for most of her life. She is survived by her children Leslie Steiger of Baker City, Oregon, Steve and Sue Olsen of Baker City, Oregon, and Kristen and Carl Poteete of Woodinville, Washington. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, her sister in-law Verna Parker of Orem, Utah and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Madelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gordon, her par- ents, sister Pat Gentry and her brother Don Parker, and two infant grandchil- dren. In lieu of fl owers the fam- ily would like to suggest donations be made to the First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Heart ‘n Home Hospice through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Cha- pel at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR. 97814. To light a candle in memory of Madelyn or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit: www. grayswestco.com. Gerald James Colton Keating, 1941-2017 Gerald (Jerry) James Colton, 76, of Keating, OR died at his home on December 16, 2017 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Recitation of the rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Fri- day, December 29, 2017 at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Baker City, Oregon. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday December 30, 2017 at the St Francis de Sales Cathedral followed by a luncheon in the church basement. Gerald was born on July 2, 1941 in Baker City to John Joseph Jr. and Anna Hope Colton. He gradu- ated from St Francis Acad- emy in 1959 and worked on the family ranch as a 4th generation rancher. Gerald married Bonnie Houck on September 13, 1964. They have three children: Steven, Wayne and Patricia. Gerald continued to work on the family ranch with his wife and they took over full operations in January of 1988. He continued to work on the ranch he loved even while undergoing chemotherapy and radia- tion treatments. Gerald loved God, his family, the ranch and his music. He played guitar and sang with the folk group at the Cathedral for 35 years and was the co-leader of the Children’s choir for 13 years. Jerry sang to his wife, kids and grandkids, he sang for masses, funerals and wed- dings, and he sang to his cows and dogs. His voice and smile touched the lives of many. Gerald was a life mem- ber of the Baker County Sheriff’s Posse Search and Rescue and also spent several years as a special deputy. He was a past Master and member of the Medical Springs Grange and was a member for many years of the Oregon and Baker County Cattle- men’s Associations. Ger- ald was active in the Baker County 4-H program as a leader and was the weigh master for the 4-H show for over 35 years. Gerald is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie Colton, of Baker City; son, Steven Colton and his wife Lisa, of Bel Air, MD; son, Wayne Colton of San Antonio, TX; daughter, Patricia Rasmussen and fi ancé Eric Shaw, of Baker City; 11 grandchildren and future grandchildren: Justin Adams and Jessica Colton; Ian, Victoria and Niels Rasmussen; and Jon, Elisabeth, Rebekah, David, Rachel and Adeline Shaw; 2 great-grandchildren: Eve and Aris Bess; sister, Donaldine Huntington and husband Hal; sister Loralee Ramsdell and husband Steve, brother-in-law How- ard Houck and wife Ranee, along with seven aunts and many nieces, nephews and hundreds of cousins. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hope Colton, and granddaughter, Ashley Colton Bess. For those who would like to make a donation in memory of Gerald, the family suggests The Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund or any donation of their choice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, PO Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. On line condolences may be shared at www.tamispi- nevalleyfuneralhome.com. Jeffery Lynn Givens Baker City, 1952-2017 On the morning of December 18th, 2017, Jeffery Lynn Givens passed away in his home Jeff surrounded Givens by fam- ily and friends. A memo- rial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Baker City Christian Church with Pastor Jesse Whitford offi ciating. Jeff was born in Ontario, Oregon on July 22nd, 1952. He was raised by his parents Dick and Louise Cole. Jeff grew up in a large combined family with a total of 11 children. He was a fantastic brother, uncle, friend, father and husband. He co-owned a family construction busi- ness in Baker for 30+ years and was well respected in his career. SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 3