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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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