2 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018
Local
— News of Record —
— Community Calendar —
TINY TOTS BALLET
January 12, 2018 - February 16, 2018. 10-10:45
a.m. for ages 3-5. $75.00 members/$90.00 non-
members at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center. Dress
Code: Tights, leotards and simple ballet slippers.
Course Description: This class will focus on getting
kids moving to music and getting to know basic bal-
let steps. Instructor: Emma McClinton.
HIP HOP DANCING
January 12, 2018 - February 16, 2018. 10-10:45
a.m. for ages 6-10. $75.00 members/$90.00 non-
members at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center. Dress
Code: Clean tennis shoes and no jeans. Clothing
that is easy to move in. Course Description: Like
to dance to fun pop music? Try the new Hip Hop
dance class, fun, easy, and it’ll get your kids mov-
ing. Basic Hip-Hop dance moves for beginners.
Instructor: Emma McClinton.
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
January 18-20. Live theater at the Irongate
Theater. 2101 Main Street Baker City. 7 p.m. each
night. $10 Adults. $5 Students $25 Family Pass (2
Adults/2 Students). Call 541-523-9652 for more
information.
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 commenc-
ing. An excellent introduction to Sun style Tai Chi.
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. 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!
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER SHOW
February 24, 2018. 6-8 p.m. Murder mystery din-
ner show produced by the Eastern Oregon Regional
Theatre. $30 single/ $50 a couple/ $25 Students (
not recommend for those under 10) Tickets avail-
able on line at bakerlivetheatre.com. 541-554-5549
for more information.
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.
JAIL ROSTER
HARTMANN, Chanae
STEELE, Zachary
COUNTS, Donald
LADD, Trishila
PRESTON, Christopher
ADAMS, Alexander
BRASWELL, Edward
EDISON, Laif
HERMAN, Adam
SIMONIS, Dyllan
DINGER, Anthony
BUEHLER, John
BLOOD, Daniel
KEYES-BRANDT, Julia
HANSEN, Aaron
PAYNE, Michael
PURKEY, Danielle
BOLANOS, Ann
EASTLAND, Ian
SCOTT, Christopher
SHAW JR, Charles
WILSON, Darci
CUTSHALL III, Colvin
CLAWSON, Jeremy
BURGOS, Juan
WILLIAMS, Tiffany
STRITMATER, Blaine
HANNA, John
NICHOLS, Robert
RACHAU JR., William
GRAY, Robert
KASINGER, Brandi
NIXON, Angela
WHITTING-GOOD, Travis
ARTHUR, Tyler
SIMMS II, George
HENDRIKSEN, Carmon
REED, Nicholas
WILKERSON, Harold
BAKER, Joshua
POLICE LOG
Hartmann, Chanae. 1.9. Warrant,
Computer Crimes.
Culley, Andrew Jay. 1.8. Failure to
Appear.
Preston, Christopher Clay. 1.8.
Multnomah County Detainer.
Ladd, Trishila. 1.8. Disorderly Con-
duct & Criminal Trespass II.
Adams, Alexander Allen. 1.7. Pro-
bation Violation.
Sherman, Eric Wayne. 1.7. Menac-
ing and Kidnapping II.
Wilkinson, Ann Marie. 1.6. DUII.
McDaniel, Dean Michael. 1.5. Ani-
mal Neglect I.
Braswell, Edward Allen. 1.4. Theft
III.
Herman, Adam Christopher. 1.4.
Criminal Mischief II.
Steele,Tyrah Robiana. 1.4. Posses-
sion of a Controlled Substance.
Edison, Laif Robert. 1.4. Posses-
sion of a Controlled Substance.
Simonis, Dyllan Jacoby. 1.3. Post-
prison Supervision Violation.
Reese, Austin Lakota. 1.3. Justice
Court Warrant.
Ladd, Trishila Lynne. 1.3. Criminal
Trespass I, Resisting Arrest and As-
saulting a Public Safety Offi cer.
Weiss, Jamie Joseph. 1.2. Theft II.
Shorts, Daniel James. 1.2. Minor in
Possession of Alcohol.
Watkins, Chey Anne. 1.2. Minor in
Possession of Alcohol.
Cindell, Kyle J. 1.2. DUII, Minor
in Possession of Alcohol, Reckless
Endangering x2.
Rohner, John Taylor. 12.31. DUII.
Cox, Jeromy Scott . 12.30. Violation
of Release Agreement.
Buehler,John Brogan. 12.30. Burg
I, Burg II, Theft II, Escape, Resist-
ing, and Assaulting a Public Safety
Offi cer.
Crane, Michael William. 12.29. As-
sault IV.
Keyes-Brandt, Julia Louise. 12.28.
Violation of Release Agreement.
Chase, Brandon Allen. 12.28. Fail-
ure to Perform Duties of a Driver.
Blood, Daniel Jason. 12.28. Post
Prison Violation.
DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
Robert “Bob” DeMastus, 59, of
Baker City, OR passed away on
January 6, 2018 at St. Alphonsus in
Boise, Idaho. A memorial service
will be held on Friday, January 12,
2018 at 1:00 PM at the Church of
the Nazarene in Baker City, OR with
Pastor Robin Harris offi ciating the
service. To light a candle for Bob or
to leave a condolence for the family,
please visit: www.grayswestco.com.
Dennis “Denny:” Gill, 79, of Baker
City, died on Saturday, January 6,
2018 at the Veteran’s Home in Boise,
Idaho. Arrangements are under
the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley
Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
On line condolences may be shared
at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.
com.
Ira Booth, 92, formerly of Payette,
Idaho and Richland, Oregon died
on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at
BeeHive Homes Assisted Living in
Baker City, Oregon. Arrangements
are under the direction of Tami’s Pine
Valley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. On line condolences may
be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfu-
neralhome.com.
Alice Bacon 87, a longtime resident
of Baker City, OR died Dec. 30, 2017
in Bothell, WA. Services are under
the direction of Coles Tribute Cen-
ter. If one wishes to light a candle in
memory of Alice, please visit www.
colestributecenter.com.
— Obituaries —
Alice Morris Bacon
Baker City, Died 2017
Alice, a life-
long Method-
ist, and long
time resident
of Baker
City, passed
away peace-
fully with her
Alice
husband of
Bacon
62 years and
family nearby.
A Memorial celebrating
her life will be scheduled
in the Spring, when fam-
ily and friends can safely
travel.
Alice was warm and
kind. She was generous,
welcoming, clever, devoted
to her family, lively, hard
working, dependable, and
a friend to many.
Alice was born to Sam
and Oradelia (Chmidling)
Morris at the family farm
house in the Missouri Flat
area. The Morris family
came from Missouri to
settle in Baker County over
125 years ago, originally
intending to raise thor-
oughbred race horses. But,
apparently cattle fed their
large families better.
She had many fond
memories of family
reunions and huge cousin
gatherings at the various
family farm orchards; and
she enjoyed organizing
gatherings later.
Alice and her dear cousin
Nellie (Perkins) Ed-
wards would ride a horse
bareback with a hint of
mischief. She rode a horse
to school with her brother
until a bus was available.
But, after she got frostbite
waiting at the bus stop
she wintered in town with
cousins so she could walk
to school. Her biggest
adjustment to town living
was the shock of drinking
cold milk; she was used
to it being still warm from
the cow.
Four of her brothers
served in World War II in
the Pacifi c region (includ-
ing the Philippines, New
Guinea, and Luzon), and in
the European Theater in-
cluding Africa (Cassablan-
ca, Africa, Sicily, France,
Germany, and Austria). As
a young teen she collected
metal and items for the war
effort with her friends.
Alice attended Baker
High School, and gradu-
ated in the class of 1948.
Yearbook notes remark
how peppy, spirited,
vivacious, and beloved
she was. She delighted in
helping plan, decorate, and
organize the many class
reunions.
After graduation, she
attended Willamette
University, then returned
to work at the Baker City
Bank (and many itera-
tions of banks since then),
the library, and the movie
theater.
She met her future
husband, Leonard “Bake”
Bacon, at the movie
theater. They both enjoyed
adventures in the moun-
tains and at the snake river
area. They were married in
1955 at the Baker United
Methodist Church. After
a decade of enjoying their
nieces and nephews, they
adopted their son Charles
Leonard from the Kala-
math Falls area. On the
same trip, they also picked
up a retired race boat
named ‘Blue Velvet.’ Thus
began the adventure of
parenting and water skiing
hijinx. A few years later,
they had a premie daugh-
ter, Mary Alice. Soon their
house became a regular
hang-out place for her
children’s friends. They
enjoyed Alice’s snacks,
clever banter, and her
piano (originally used for
Alice & Bake’s parties and
sing-alongs).
Alice used her book-
keeping skills as the
Secretary for the Burnt
River Irrigation District;
handling her husband’s
electrical contracting busi-
ness, Bacon Electric; and
the fi nances for numerous
organizations and boards
where she volunteered. She
also managed the fi nances
and medical care for two
of her local brothers and
her parents.
Raised as a farm girl, Al-
ice was always determined
and strong. She fought
and beat cancer three
times, and dueled with an
infection of MSSA from
hip surgery. She never
hesitated to speak her mind
if something didn’t seem
right.
Alice was always busy
thoughtful, and involved.
She volunteered for her
Beta Sigma Phi sorority
for 60+ years, helped at the
VFWand was in the VFW
Auxilliary, counted ballots
and helped with voting
booths, bowled in the
Coffee Cup League, was a
Lady Elk, organizing and
helping with school events,
gardened, read voraciously,
researched for her invest-
ment club, enjoyed baking
(especially known for her
‘creative use of zuchini’
recipes and potent rum
cake), and showed her
creativity with needle-
point and other crafts. She
enjoyed fi shing, water ski-
ing (Leonard encouraged
her to climb up top when
making waterskiing pyra-
mids), boating along the
Snake River, driving in the
countryside, playing cards
(bridge and pinochle), and
enjoying her property on
the Snake River. She was
also interested in family
and local history; mak-
ing a trip to Kansas and
Missouri to visit impor-
tant family locations.
She would check on her
parents, in-laws, brothers,
friends, and neighbors –
often bringing items from
her garden or baked goods.
She would readily wel-
come many into their home
and cabin, and ‘put another
potato on’ when additional
guests arrived.
Survivors include
her husband, Bake, of
62+ years; sister-in-law
Laura Morris; sister-in-law
Gladys McKelvy; sister-
in-law and brother-in-law
Adele and Olen Ragsdale;
daughter Mary “Sam”
McTavish, son-in-law
Alec McTavish; and two
grandchildren, Lindsay and
Hayden McTavish. She
leaves behind dearly loved
neices, adored nephews,
and their families - Don
Morris, Ann Morris,
Deanna (Ragsdale) Lawlor,
Mike Ragsdale, Kathy
House, Gloria Beutler,
Blake Bivins, Terry Howe;
and many friends of her
children whom have called
her “mom” —especially
Shelly Shively.
Alice was preceded in
death by her parents Sam
Morris and Oradelia
(Chmidling) Morris; six
brothers and two sisters -
Alfred, Julius (Jude), Bill,
Vernon, Don, Martha, and
twins Paul and Pauline;
her son Charles Bacon;
neice Susan Morris; and
too many of her children’s
lifelong friends who kept
in touch - especially Lynne
Gorte.
In lieu of fl owers, the
family suggests memorial
contributions to local food
banks of your choice (Al-
ice never wanted anyone
to go hungry), or the Baker
City United Methodist
Church Memorial Fund.
Donations can be made
thru Coles Tribute Center,
1950 Place St. Baker City,
OR 97814 and if one
wishes to light a candle in
Alice’s memory, they may
go to www.colestribute-
center.com.
Sid Ziegler
Richland, 1926-2017
Sid Ziegler,
age 91, of
Richland,
Oregon, died
December
22, 2017 in
Baker City,
OR with his
Sid
dear wife at
Ziegler
his side.
Sid was born Novem-
ber 11, 1926 in Portland,
Oregon to Sidney and Flor-
ence Ziegler. He attended
Lincoln High School
in Portland until he left
home and went to work
in the woods of Southern
Oregon, where he gradu-
ated from Prospect High
School. During WWII
he enlisted in the Army
and was on a troop ship
heading to Europe when
the war ended. After his
service ended, he returned
to Oregon and attended
Oregon State University,
earning a bachelor’s degree
in Forestry.
SEE OBITUARIES
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