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 —
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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