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David Henry
Coombs
Lost Snow Mobile Rider
Found Safe Christmas
Morning
Dec. 1930 - Dec. 2015
David Henry Coombs was bom
to Henry John Coombs and Marie
Elsie Bradley Coombs on Dec. 23,
1930 in Prairie City, Ore. He
passed away Dec. 18, 2015 at the
age of 84.
David grew up on a ranch and went through school in
Prairie City. He married Shirley Ella Allen on Dec. 25,
1949. Around 1953 David and Shirley worked and mined
in Arizona and Montana with Shirley’s father, Frank Allen.
They ranched and raised their family in Hereford and
Unity. They raised Hereford and Angus cattle and put up
their own hay. David took classes at TVCC in order to do
his own veterinary work and was skilled with all heavy
equipment. In 1974 they moved to 100 acres out of Baker,
where they lived for 38 years until moving to Enterprise
on July 7,2012.
David loved his family, cattle ranching, the cow dogs,
snow, water skiing, boating and flying their Cessna 182
with his wife, Shirley. David was an active member of the
Burnt River Community through the school board, Soil and
Water Conservation Districts and the Election Board. He
enjoyed art, music, learning, playing high school football
and basketball, snowmobiling and downhill skiing. He sup­
ported all of his children’s sports and endeavors. He and
Shirley hosted ice skating and sledding parties for the kids.
David derived special joy out of watching beginners in
4-H showmanship and band, Sami Lu’s visits and Tyler’s
grin. We are thankful to Monica Weaver for all her help
over the last year and a half and to Lee Bollman for making
. final arrangements. Family and friends will gather for a
celebration of David’s life later in the spring.
David is predeceased by his parents, his son David Allen
“Whip” Coombs and infant son Steven Paul Coombs. He
is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Shirley, daughter
Judy and husband Richard Wolf, daughter Teena and
husband Marc Stauffer, daughter-in-law Evalyn Coombs,
14 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, his brother
. John Coombs and family, brother-in-law Gordon “Pinky”
.Allen and family and Ken and Jan Alexander and family.
News of Record
Baker and Union County Search and Rescue teams
responded to the area of Anthony Lakes early Christ­
mas morning to search for an overdue snowmobile
operator, Travis Cannon age 45.
Cannon and Duane Chandler had been snowmobil­
ing on the 73 road around midnight. Cannon failed to
return to the parking lot and the Baker County Sheriff's
Office was contacted. Search*and Rescue members
from Union and Baker County responded to the
scene. Cannon was located by snowmobile teams at
8:15 a.m. on Christmas morning. Cannon was in fair
health and had a fire started where his snowmobile
was stranded. Cannon refused any medical treatment
and left the scene in his vehicle.
"A special thanks to the Search and Rescue mem­
bers who left their families on Christmas morning to
locate Chandler," said Sheriff Ash.
Deceased 87 Year Old
Woman Found Near Horse
Corrals
A woman who was last seen in early December was
found by searchers the day after Christmas not far
from her home and her horse corrals. Joanne Brown
lived in the south Baker area and reportedly had been
deceased about two weeks. Brown owned horses and
was likely caring for them. A search earlier had proven
unsuccessful. Nothing suggests foul play.
Triple Fatal Collision
Involving Train and
Jeep Cherokee in Union
Joanne Beverly Brown
Aug. 1928-Dec. 2015
Joanne Beverly Brown, 87, of Baker City was found
deceased outside her home on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015. A
celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
Joanne was bom in Lincoln, Neb., on Aug. 21, 1928 to
Leslie and Evelyn (Borrow) Perrigo. She attended high
school in Fruitland, Idaho and worked as a florist for 15
years at Chaves Food Land and then later at the Flower
Box. Joanne also was the Baker County Librarian, retiring
after twenty years of service.
In her free time Joanne liked oil painting, bird watching,
horseback riding, hiking, and exploring places off the
beaten track.
Survivors include her son and daughter in-law Robert
and Marci Brown of John Day, daughter and son in-law Ja­
nine and Bob Lick of La Grande, and her sister Shirley
Schrank of Twin Falls, Idaho. Jparuje algo leaves behind 7,
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren'
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister
Eileen Naher.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Baker
County Library through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer
Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.
To light a candle for Joanne visit us at www.grayswest.
com
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the inves­
tigation into Tuesday afternoon's fatal collision involv­
ing a train and SUV south of Union in Union County.
The names of the three occupants will be released fol­
lowing confirmation of family notifications.
Preliminary information indicates that on Dec. 29,
2015 at approximately 2:54 p.m., a Union Pacific Rail­
road train was traveling eastbound and approaching
the Curtis Road and Miller Lane crossing when for un­
known reasons, a blue Jeep Cherokee was traveling
east on Curtis Road and turned left onto Miller Lane,
in the path of the train. The train struck thepherokee
and all three occupants, as well as a dog, were
ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene.
The rural area train crossing displayed crossing
signs with a stop sign but did not have crossing gate
arms. The train did not derail and no injuries were re­
ported aboard the train.
OSP was assisted by Union County Sheriff's Office,
Union Fire and Ambulance, La Grande Ambulance,
and Union Pacific Railroad representatives.
This is an ongoing investigation and more informa­
tion will be released when it becomes available.
James "Jim"
Griffin
Feb. 1929-Dec. 2015
James "Jim" Griffin, 86, of
Baker City passed away Dec. 25,
2015. Jim was bom Feb. 28,1929
to Frank and Mary Griffin in Flint,
Mich. Jim graduated from Pendle­
ton High School in Pendleton. After graduation, he joined
the United States Navy/Air Force, serving for four years
during the Korean conflict and was stationed in North
Africa for most of his military career.
He was employed by Cal-Wood Doors in Santa Rosa,
Calif., for 22 years then "retired" to Baker City. Jim always
said, "I moved to Baker City because the hunting and fish­
ing was better up here."
Jim is survived by his daughter Mary Tarkowski of Baker
City; sons James D. Griffin, of Stevensville, Mont, J.F.
Griffin of Baker City and seven grandchildren and fifteen
great grandchildren.
For those who wish to make a donation in memory of
Jim, the family suggests either the Wounded Warrior Proj­
ect or the Baker City Veterans of Foreign Wars through
Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services
PO Box 543 Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences may
be shared at www.tamispinevalleyftmeralhome.com
The next Baker City Council meeting will be held
Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
An Executive Session regarding pending litigation will
precede the regular meeting. Agenda topics for the
regular meeting include City Councilor Application Re­
views, Financial Audit Report, City Council Email Pol­
icy, Resolution for Parking Space Downtown, and a
discussion of East Campbell Water/Wastewater Fees.
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Arrests
Dec. 22 - Non-Payment of Fines (Baker County
Justice Court warrant): Kyle Eugene Roberts, 47,
2435 Estes St., at T0:35 a.m. at his residence;
jailed.
Dec. 22 - Criminal Trespass, 1st Degree: Melissa
Jean Lattymer, 30, address unknown, at 7:35
p.m. at 2027 Seventh Street; jailed; Lattymer was
arrested for Criminal Mischief III and Criminal
Trespass I after City Police Officers responded to
a report of a disturbance.
Dec. 26 - Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
and Supplying Contraband: Mary Elizabeth Rey-
naga, 49,2530 Fifth Street, at 12:57 a.m., on Re­
sort St. near Grove; jailed.
Dec. 26 - Driving While Suspended, Misdemeanor:
James Dale Culp, 27, 3813 SE Roswell St., Port­
land Ore., at 8:23 p.m. at the crossroads of East
and Washington; jailed.
Accidents
Dec. 18 - On I-84, Milepost 332 eastbound, 9:36
a.m.; A Hyundai vehicle, driven by Elijah Grey
Eulas Branson, 32, of St. Louis, Mo., was travel­
ing eastbound in the left lane negotiating a right
curve. Branson attempted to change lanes due to
slushy roadway, when he lost control and trav­
eled across both eastbound lanes of travel. The
vehicle exited the right shoulder of the roadway
and struck the guardrail head-on. The impact
caused both front airbags to deploy and the vehi­
cle ricocheted back across both eastbound lanes.
It then struck the center barrier and came to an
uncontrolled rest, blocking the left lane for ap­
proximately 30 minutes. ODOT assisted at the
scene and towed the vehicle to the right shoulder.
No injuries were reported. Approximately 20 feet
of guardrail was damaged during the crash.
Dec. 20 - On I-84, Milepost 317 eastbound, 6:16
p.m.; A GMC Envoy driven by Mark Clagett, 33,
tried to slow down and began to slide on the ex­
tremely icy roads. Clagett’s SUV stuck the center
median, then hit a truck, driven by Angie Re­
ichenau, 28. Baker Valley towing recovered
Clagett’s SUV. Reichenau’s truck had only minor
damage and was able to drive away.
Dec. 20 - On I-84, Milepost 322 eastbound, 7:30
p.m.; A gray Isuzu Trooper, driven my Kodee
Michael Archuleta, 20, of Nampa, Idaho, and his
two passengers, a 17-year-old juvenile and
Deaundre Maquis Danag, 19, both of Boise,
Idaho, lost control within the lanes of travel at­
tempting to use his brakes on the icy roadway to
avoid a collision from another motorist. The vehi­
cle left the roadway by way of the right shoulder,
then struck the embankment, coming to a point of
uncontrolled rest on its wheels, lodged against
the embankment. No injuries were reported and
the vehicle was towed.
Property Sales
Dec. 1 - Oregon Trailer Plaza, LLC sold 2305 Vir-
Sinia Ave. in Baker City to Douglas Mic Bailey for
55,000.
Dec. 1 - Karold & Jean R. Dale sold 39900 Bear
Gulch Rd. in Baker County to Robert & Kelley
Reever for $294,000.
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Dec. 1 - Lance C. & Jacquelyn D. Adams sold
44180 Eagle Creek Rd. in Baker County to Carl
S. Rosato et al for $815,000.
Dec. 2 - John Howard Rayl sold 2325 7th St. in
Baker City to Rodney & Valerie Tachenko for
$21,000.
Dec. 2 - Calvin Rasmussen sold 1729 7th St. in
Baker City to Javier L. & Sandra M. Franco for
$38,500.
Letter
Baker City Council to Meet Syrian Refugees vs.
Jan.12
American Veterans
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To the Editor,
During the Christinas season, about a week ago, I
received a call from someone who was conducting a
survey relative to several things affecting Oregonians in
the coming election. One of the questions I was asked was
“Do you favor admitting Syrian refugees to Oregon.” My
reply was “Absolutely not!” I wish I had added the fol­
lowing: It seems President Obama wants to admit 100,000
refugees from Syria into our country. My first question is
“WHERE IS HE GOING TO PUT THEM? “ Every major
city in the country has a large component of people who
live on the street at the present. Most of them, as I under­
stand it, are veterans. When every veteran without a
livable place to live has a home with the necessities of life,
THEN WE CAN TALK ABOUT adding refugees—NOT
BEFORE!”
Alberta Bailey
Baker City
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