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THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 3 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017 Business / Agriculture New bakery to open in Halfway — Weekly Hay Report — Friday, December 22, 2017 — Eastern Oregon Compared to Dec 15: Prices trended generally steady in a limited test. Retail/Stable type hay re- mains the largest demanded hay. Many hay produc- ers have sold out for the year. Buyers wanting to bump up their hay inventory prior to the upcoming holidays has increased sales somewhat this week. Tons Price Range Wtd Avg Alfalfa/Orchard/Fescue Mix Large Square Premium 300 125.00-125.00 125.00 USDA Market News Service—AMS.USDA.gov — Cattle Market Report — Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Vale, Oregon Cattle sold through the auction: 924 Steer Calves 300-400# Bulk 161.00-204.00 Top 208.00 400-500# Bulk 166.00-200.00 Top 205.00 500-600# Bulk 138.00-155.00 Top 157.00 Submitted Photos. Preparations for opening had owners putting the final touches on the interior of the space, and baking up samples of the goodies soon to be offered. BY KERRY McQUISTEN News@TheBakerCountyPress.com The Dry Creek Bakery and More, a new business venture, will open at 102 N. Main Street in Halfway on January 15, 2018. Co-owner/baker Kasey Wright says an earlier opening is possible. Wright said, “Menu items will include a light breakfast menu, fresh cin- namon rolls every morn- ing, fresh pastries, cookies, cupcakes, cakes made to order, top quality coffee (espresso is coming soon after we open) and fresh soup and sandwiches for lunch.” When asked how the bakery came to be, Wright said, “There are five of us going in on this—Brad Denson (the owner of the building), Karen Beidler, Francis Vaughan, Susan Bolgaino, and myself. The original owner of the building, Dale Denson (Brad’s late father), wanted to see a bakery succeed in that space, so he and Brad reached out to me asking if I would be interested in getting a bakery going. “Francis had organized the other ladies and asked if I would be interested in partnering with them instead of going into such a venture alone.” Since that time, Wright said they “have been orga- nizing Dale’s dream.” The name Dry Creek Bakery and More is a nod to Dale’s legacy, explained Wright. Dale’s ranch was named the Dry Creek Ranch. Wright added, “This was an opportunity to provide a service many in the com- munity have missed since Stephanie Bryan closed the doors when she mar- ried and moved from the valley.” The bakery’s hours will be 6 a.m.- 3 p.m., seven days a week. Gift certificates are also available. — Obituaries — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Jeffery Lynn Givens Baker City, 1952-2017 He was a friend to the golf community and long- time member of the Elk's Lodge. He was a proud father to Linzie Sawyer (Givens) and Cody Givens. He was married to the love of his life, Sigrid Johnson, for 40 years. Jeff was a strong, confi- dent man with so much to offer to those whom truly knew him. He was amaz- ing in so many respects, especially as a caring and thoughtful father and grandfather. Jeff had four beautiful grandsons, Liam, Simon, Austin and Miles. His grandsons will now grow up with family and friends sharing tales of Jeff's hilarious character and hearing stories of their Grandpa Jeff. He had such a funny, sarcastic, personality with a strong stubborn streak. He was proud of his family and we were so proud of him. Jeff will be forever in our hearts and missed every- day by those that loved him. May Jeff rest in peace, love and faith while we miss him terribly on earth. We love you Dad, Jeff, Grandpa. Memorial contributions 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 for Jeff or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit: www.grayswestco.com. Terri Lynne Wilson Baker City, 1982-2017 Terri Lynne Wil- son, age 59, passed away on December 15, 2017 at her residence in Baker Terri City, Oregon. Wilson A Memori- al Service for Terri will be held March 3, 2018 at the Harvest Church in Baker City. The time of the service will be an- nounced at a later date. Terri was born on November 16, 1958 in Spokane, Washington to Roger and Cathy (Landis) Decker. She attended Marysville High School (California) and Wallowa High School, where she graduated in 1976. In 1980, Terri graduated from Eastern Oregon State Col- lege. She also attended the University of Idaho, Or- egon State University and Portland State University. In 1978, she married Warren J. Wilson in Wal- lowa, Oregon. Terri was both an educator and a volleyball coach at the Wallowa School District, where she retired in 2011 after 30 years. Terri enjoyed traveling, camping, family time, reading, and sports. She was a member of the Wal- lowa Assembly of God, Oregon Athletic Coaches Association, and Oregon Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Her greatest accomplishments included being awarded OSAA volleyball coach of the year in 1997 and 2002, and NFHS volleyball coach of the year in 2008, as well as coaching the Wallowa High School volleyball team to an undefeated sea- son and state champion- ship title in 1997. Terri was also the OSAA Long Jump State Champion in 1976. Terri is survived by her husband, Warren Wilson of Baker City, Oregon; son, Jeromy Wilson, his wife Jennifer and their sons, Jace, Joel, and Jaxon of Heppner, Or- egon; daughter, Amanda Johnson, her husband Brett and their sons, Emmett and Murphy of Baker City, Oregon; and son, Andrew Wilson and his son, Adrian of Chandler, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Cathy Decker. To light a candle in memory of Terri, or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit: www. grayswestco.com. Heifer Calves 300-400# Bulk 154.00-172.00 Top 178.00 400-500# Bulk 142.00-159.00 Top 160.00 500-600# Bulk 138.00-151.00 Top 153.00 Yearling Steers 600-700# Bulk 132.00-147.00 Top 152.00 700-800# Bulk 127.00-141.00 Top 143.00 800-900# Bulk N/A Top N/A 900-1,000# Bulk 106.00-114.00 Top 116.00 Yearling Heifers 600-700# Bulk 129.00-138.00 Top 139.00 700-800# Bulk 121.00-125.00 Top 127.00 800-900# Bulk N/A Top N/A 900-1,000# Bulk N/A Top N/A Thin Shelly Cows 36.00- 49.00 Butcher Cows 53.00- 63.00 Butcher Bulls 64.00-71.00 Stock Cows 1000.00-1500.00 Younger Hfrts. 78.00-94.00 Stock Cows Running Age 825.00-1125.00 ProducersLivestock.com 541-473-3136 — Log Price Report — Prices are based on the majority of saw mills in Northeastern Oregon and Central Idaho. The prices listed below are a composite prices of various saw- mills willing to visit with me about this topic. Ponderosa Pine—small diameter class 8-11 inches diameter class $250 per mbf. Only one sawmill was willing to buy small diameter pine at this time. Ponderosa Pine—medium diameter class 12-17 inches diameter class $300 to $350 per mbf Ponderosa Pine-large diameter class 18 plus inches diameter class $380 to $410 per mbf The Pine prices are still approximately $40 per mbf below average lumber/log market due to 2017 fire salvage Doug Fir & Western Larch—$380 to $420 per mbf. Normal prices typically ranged between $425 to $475 per mbf. White Fir-$300 per mbf. Normal prices typically ranged between $340 to $360 per mbf. Engelmann Spruce—$350 at one Idaho sawmill, other sawmills including with White fir prices. In general, the log prices still impacted from 2015 fire season and fire salvage that resulted. Sawmills are starting to get log yard inventory in line with sawmill production needs. With a new Administra- tion as of 1/20/2017, a more normal economic envi- ronment should result and hopefully a more healthy housing situation will result in a better climate for Northeast Oregon Sawmill and private forest land- owners. Courtesy of Arvid Andersen, Andersen Forestry Consulting PASTURE! for the 2018 grazing season Pasture in Bridgeport area, 2400 +/- excellent grass and water all summer long. Will accommodate 75 animal units. Must secure by February 1, 2018. Call 541-519-5035 for more information. — Precious Metals Report — Price per ounce, USD Gold: $1,292.80 Silver: $16.77 Platinum: $922.38 Palladium: $1065.10 Bloomberg.com — Ag Commodities — Corn: $353.75/bu/USD Wheat: $428.00/bu/USD Soybeans: $967.75/bu/USD Oats: $242.25 bu/USD Rough Rice: $12.80/cwt/USD Canola: $492.30 CAD/mwt Live Cattle: $121.00//lb./USD Feeder Cattle: $141.73/lb./USD Lean Hogs: $71.03/lb./USD Bloomberg.com