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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 Pilot killed in crash northwest of A. Lakes The (La Grande) Observer B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR MONDAY, SEPT. 9 ■ Medical Springs Rural Fire Protection District Board: 7 p.m. at the Pondosa Station. TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 ■ Baker City Council: 7 p.m., City Hall, 1655 First St. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11 ■ Baker City Farmers Market: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Downtown at the Court Avenue Plaza. ■ Lower Powder River Irrigation District Board: 6 p.m. at Barley Brown’s, 2190 Main St. THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 ■ Baker School Board: 6 p.m., Council chambers at City Hall, 1655 First St.; meeting moved from usual third Thursday of the month. FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 ■ Live Music by Keith Taylor: Ragtime piano, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave.; no charge. TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 ■ Elkhorn Community Preparedness: 5:30 p.m. supper; 6:30 p.m. meeting; at the Sunridge Inn Restaurant, 1 Sunridge Lane. T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald September 13, 1969 A seven yard pass from quarterback Dick Sheehy to Mike Bennett and a 15 yard pass from Sheehy to Greg Ham- mond spelled a 13-6 victory for the Baker Bulldogs over the Prineville Cowboys at the Baker Senior High School football fi eld Friday night. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald September 13, 1994 A team of fi ve Wallowa-Whitman National Forest employees will inspect parts of the forest that burned this summer and recommend ways to restore them. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald September 14, 2009 You can now set your watch by the Baker County Courthouse clock, or just rely on the gentle reminder of the Westminster Chimes that ring every 15 minutes — a quarter-hour strike. The clock hasn’t worked for more than 20 years, and even before that the sound wasn’t too easy on the ears due to deteriorated parts. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald September 14, 2018 The fi rst fatal attack by a cougar on a person in Oregon has prompted a fl urry of publicity about Oregon’s biggest felines, but the cats have been in the news pretty often in Baker County over the years. Offi cials from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) are trying to track the cougar they believe killed Diana Bober, a Portland woman hiking in the Mount Hood National Forest. Although there have been no confi rmed cases of a cougar attacking a person in Baker County, cougars have been seen — and in a few cases been killed — near homes over the past 20 years. “We’re going to have confl icts, whether that involves livestock or pets or human safety threats,” said Brian Ratliff, district wildlife biologist at ODFW’s Baker City of- fi ce. “I don’t think that’s ever going to go away.” Ratliff pointed out that cougars have killed people in the neighboring states of Washington and California within the past 15 years. O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Sept. 11 1 — 2 — 8 — 17 — 24 — 33 Next jackpot: $1.4 million POWERBALL, Sept. 11 6 — 17 — 24 — 53 — 57 PB 3 Next jackpot: $60 million WIN FOR LIFE, Sept. 11 14 — 21 — 33 — 51 PICK 4, Sept. 12 • 1 p.m.: 1 — 4 — 0 — 9 • 4 p.m.: 6 — 2 — 6 — 5 • 7 p.m.: 8 — 9 — 1 — 5 • 10 p.m.: 1 — 8 — 4 — 5 Ridge, according to UCSO Capt. Craig Ward. Ward said the aircraft, which was traveling from Kennewick, Washington, to Ontario, “apparently got off course.” Near the crash site, “the aircraft be- gan a rapid descent” from its altitude of 6,600 feet. Ward said Limber Jim Ridge is at an elevation of about 6,100 feet. “Something happened,” Ward said, LAWSUIT Ash said an attorney is representing himself and the county. Continued from Page 1A In the lawsuit, Nilsson Nilsson claims the county writes that he “has experi- and Ash violated his rights under the Second and Fourth enced 2 years of emotional distress, inability to create, amendments while serving imagine, work, or simply a search warrant in August 2017 at the Baker City home be happy, due to stress and anxiety.” where Nilsson and his wife, He also contends that he Upekala, live. is “regularly followed and Nilsson also claims that intimidated by local police, Sheriff’s Deputy Gabe Mal- and treated like a criminal donado violated his Second by the community,” and that Amendment rights during he has “required treatment the Aug. 1 incident at the lime plant when he searched for depression resulting from sustained negative bias Nilsson for a handgun for against him.” which Nilsson had a con- In the lawsuit Nilsson cites cealed carry permit. In a statement emailed to as examples an editorial in the Herald on Thursday, Nils- the Baker City Herald from January 2018 that called for son and his wife wrote: “We believe that our rights him to resign as a city coun- to privacy and peace of mind cilor, and an effort during the were violated by Sheriff Ash spring of 2018 to recall him from offi ce that failed because and Baker County. Having waited as long as legally pos- the petitioner, a Baker City resident, didn’t gather enough sible for a better resolution, we perceive a civil complaint signatures to put the matter on the ballot. as the only appropriate Nilsson, who was appointed course of action. We will therefore present the matter to fi ll a vacancy on the City Council in February 2014, to a Federal jury and let the declined to run for a full term people decide.” Ash said this morning that in the 2018 election.. “Mr. Nilsson’s life, his rela- Nilsson is “making false and inaccurate accusations” in the tionships with his community, his family, and with author- lawsuit. adding that the Federal Aviation Admin- istration will begin an investigation into what caused the crash. As of press time, the pilot had not yet been identifi ed. According to a preliminary accident report from the FAA, the plane was a 1968 PA-32-300 fi xed-wing single-engine Piper aircraft registered to David Kop- pen of Fruitland, Idaho. ity, sustained permanent damage,” the lawsuit reads. “He will never again believe in privacy, or experience the comfort of feeling truly secure.” Nilsson, who served on the Baker City Public Arts Com- mission as well as the City Council in 2017, said he and a friend, Ashley E. Schroder of Portland, had ridden on his motorcycle to the lime plant to view and photograph painting that had been done on the property, which is owned by Baker County and is posted with no trespassing signs. In the lawsuit Nilsson writes that he was negotiat- ing with the artist, who goes by the moniker Thrashbird, to procure public art for Baker City. Maldonado cited Nilsson for trespassing with a fi rearm and criminal mischief, and Schroder was charged with trespassing. In November 2017 Nilsson pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree criminal mis- chief, a Class C misdemeanor, for spray-painting graffi ti at the lime plant. The charge of criminal trespass while in possession of a fi rearm was dismissed in a plea agree- ment with the district’s attorney’s offi ce. In the lawsuit Nilsson wrote that he pleaded guilty “despite deep doubts... hoping to assuage the anxiety of his wife and put the ordeal in the past.” In January 2018 Nilsson fi led tort claim notices, a precursor to a lawsuit, say- ing he intended to sue both Baker County and the Baker City Police Department and employees of both agencies. Nilsson’s complaint, both in 2018 and reiterated in the lawsuit, stems both from the incident at the lime plant and the subsequent search by police of his home at 307 Hill- crest Drive that took place on Aug. 9, 2017. In the lawsuit Nilsson contends that the search was in retaliation for his decision to complain to Sheriff Ash, on Aug. 2, 2017, about the way he was treated by Maldonado and then-Lt. Jef Van Arsdall. Nilsson contends in the lawsuit that during the search offi cers went through old journals and writings “that had no bearing on the events” at the lime plant. “Also examined were sensi- tive medical records,” Nilsson claims in the lawsuit. O BITUARY Dusty Rode favorite being his 1986 GMC Eagle. He was teased that he was the fl eet man- Raymond (Dusty) Russell Rode, 67, of ager and when his family needed vehicle repair, tires, or a topnotch wash and wax La Grande, died Sept. 6, 2019. job, he was happy to do it. His memorial service will take place Dusty volunteered for the Neighbor Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Harvest Church, 3720 Birch St. in Baker to Neighbor food bank for 10 years. He faithfully committed his time with City. A barbecue lunch in enthusiasm for helping people and was his honor will be served acknowledged by the community for his following the service. good work. Dusty was born on Oct. Dusty loved football and watched ev- 1, 1951, at Baker City to ery Super Bowl ever played. He grew up Russell and Amy (Asla) visiting the family cabin on the Snake Rode. He graduated from Dusty River swimming, water skiing, dirt bike Baker High School in 1970, Rode riding, and recreating with his entire then attended Treasure family. He lived to barbecue and had Valley Community College. Dusty married Joann Harris on Nov. mastered the art to perfection. He loved taking drives in the mountains, picking 27, 1996, and was her loving, steadfast mushrooms, and getting fi rewood. He friend, helpmate and husband for 23 spent 17 summers visiting and help- years. He took her to a car show in his ing Joann on fi re lookouts, tirelessly red 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback on supporting her. Watching the sun set on their fi rst date. a lookout was one of his favorite things He worked hard all of his life start- ing at 16 driving truck for Baker Valley to do. Dusty was a good man. He was Pack, a family owned slaughterhouse. consistent in his love, kind, intelligent, He worked at Eastern Oregon Meat, very funny, giving, helpful and loved Baker Redi Mix, managed Tasty Bake, his family with all of his big heart. He was terminal manager for Eastern loved and cherished his friends and had Oregon Fast Freight and retired from many. His love for and faith in God was FedEx Freight. His talents were many from carpentry to restoring classic cars. solid. His mighty prayers every single day for his family will be missed. He He loved cars and owned seven, his Formerly of Baker City, 1951-2019 will be missed beyond measure. Dusty had a very special love for his dear friend, Tuggy, a chihuahua pug mix. He adored and laughed at that dog daily. Those two would get in the Eagle and take a valley cruise and walk on a regular basis. Survivors include his daughters, Dawn (Tim) Bailey and their children, Drew, Claire and Sara; Dana Stone and her children, Blake, Beau and Rocco; his brother, Roger (Mary Jo) Rode; his cousins Gary (Diane) and Don Mires; Joann, her daughter, Ashli Ainsworth and her children, Kaylei Jo and Trace; her daughter, Carol Anna (Jake) Fagan and their daughter, Tanalee; his nephew, Scott, and his children, Misty, Mindy and Raquel; his nieces, Ronda and Renee (Tom), and their son, Tom- my; his brother-in-law, Hugh Harris; his sisters-in-law, Kathy (Wade) Saunders and Mary Weir; Joann’s cousin and his close friend, Fred Stewart; plus many other extended family members and important friends; and Tug, his beloved dog. Dusty was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws, Hank and Carol Harris. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralcha- pel.com N EWS OF R ECORD LUCKY LINES, Sept. 12 1-5-12-13-20-24-25-31 Next jackpot: $10,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ MONDAY: Pork fi let mignon , parslied red potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread, fruit cup, cookies ■ TUESDAY: Breaded chicken strips,potatoes and gravy, succotash, roll, gelatin with fruit, peach crisp Public luncheon at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $4.50 donation (60 and older), $6.75 for those under 60. C ONTACT THE H ERALD 1668 Resort St. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: 541-523-3673 Copyright © 2019 Fax: 541-833-6414 Regional publisher Christopher Rush crush@eomediagroup.com Publisher Karrine Brogoitti kbrogoitti@lagrandeobserver. com Jayson Jacoby, editor jjacoby@bakercityherald.com Advertising email ads@bakercityherald.com Classifi ed email classified@bakercityherald.com Circulation email circ@bakercityherald.com An aircraft that went off radar Sun- day and was reported missing Tuesday was located Wednesday afternoon in the Blue Mountains northwest of Anthony Lakes, and the pilot, who was alone, was killed in the crash, according to the Union County Sheriff’s Offi ce. The aircraft was found near where it went off radar close to Limber Jim ISSN-8756-6419 Serving Baker County since 1870 Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays except Christmas Day by the Baker Publishing Co., a part of EO Media Group, at 1668 Resort St. (P.O. Box 807), Baker City, OR 97814. Subscription rates per month are: $10.80; by mail $12.50. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Baker City Herald, P.O. Box 807, Baker City, OR 97814. Periodicals Postage Paid at Baker City, Oregon 97814 FUNERALS PENDING Arlene Fulton: Her memorial service will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception afterward at Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St. Memorial contribu- tions can be made to Heart ’N Home Hospice or Best Friends of Baker through Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in memory of Arlene, or to leave a condolence for her family, go to www.grayswest.com Loren C. Barnett: His family will have a celebration of his life on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. Adoptable Pet Of The Week Mags I’m Mags, a small senior Chihuahua looking for a home! I’m the perfect lap dog, house trained and do well with other dogs of all sizes. It’s unknown how I feel about cats or children. I’m shy but very sweet and I’m not a barker. Contact Best Friends of Baker at 541-519-7387 (no texting, please) Sponsored by Lynn Johnston at Bill Barnett’s residence, 6095 Grace St. in Baker City. To light a candle in Loren’s memory, or to leave a condolence for his family, go to www.grayswestco.com Kasey Wright: Candlelighting ceremony Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Dry Creek Bakery on Main Street in Half- way. Please bring an umbrella (in case of rain), a fl ashlight and memories of Kasey. The event will be livestreamed at www. hellscanyonchamber.com, click on live webcam. Online condo- lences can be made at www. tamispinevalleyfuneralhome. com Sharlene Ann (Neumann, Valeen, Montgomery) Cole: Her memorial service will be Monday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at the McEwen Fellowship Church near Sumpter. Donations in her honor should be directed to Heart ’N Home Hospice or the McEwen Fellowship through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543 Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences may be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral home.com POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY, THIRD-DEGREE THEFT, CRIMI- NAL TRESPASSING: Sherrie Irene Richardson, 59, 3211 13th St., 3:54 p.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of Campbell Street; jailed. OUT-OF-COUNTY WARRANT: Jessica Marie Martinez, 29, Day- ton, Oregon, 2:14 p.m. Wednes- day in the 3600 block of Midway Drive; jailed. FINAL SALE OF THE SEASON ON ALL NURSERY STOCK PERENNIALS 50% OFF SHRUBS 20% OFF • CONIFERS 10% OFF TREES 10% OFF • 2" CALIPER TREES 25% OFF Sales runs till Sept. 28th! Open Tues - Sat 9-5 600 Elm St, Baker City 541-523-3708