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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019 COUNTY B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16 ■ Baker County Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m., Courthouse, 1995 Third St. ■ Baker City Farmers Market: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Downtown at the Court Avenue Plaza. FRIDAY, OCT. 18 ■ 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; continues most Fridays. MONDAY, OCT. 21 ■ Baker School Board: 6 p.m., Council chambers at City Hall, 1655 First St.; date moved from usual third Thursday. TUESDAY, OCT. 22 ■ Baker City Council: 7 p.m., City Hall, 1655 First St. ■ First Friday Art Shows: Baker City art galleries are open late to showcase the month’s new artwork; opening times vary between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, Peterson’s Gallery and others. MONDAY, NOV. 4 ■ Haines Fire Protection District Board: 6 p.m. at the Haines Library. (New time begins this month.) T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald October 14, 1969 Compulsory sewer hook-up to the City of Baker sewer line is forthcoming. Baker City Council met Tuesday to discuss sewer con- nection fees for sewer line hook-up within the city. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald October 14, 1994 Three elk were hit — and two of those killed — Thurs- day on Interstate 84 and Highway 30 about fi ve miles south of Baker City. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald October 14, 2009 Despite concerns, unanswered questions and calls to delay action raised by three fellow city councilors, Councilor Andrew Bryan called for a vote and councilors voted 4-3 Tuesday to approve a change to the public works union’s contract allowing workers to earn overtime or compt time if they work past their normal daily shift. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald October 15, 2018 The Nov. 6 election will be historic in Baker County even before the results are tallied. In no previous election have as many county residents been eligible to vote. The County Clerk’s offi ce will mail 11,838 ballots this week. That’s an increase of almost 700 ballots from the 2016 general election, which set the previous record. Compared with the 2012, 2008 and 2004 general elec- tions, almost 1,500 more county residents will receive ballots this week. This upward trend does not mirror the county’s popula- tion — at least not according to the U.S. Census Bureau. According to that agency, the county’s population has declined slightly since the last census, in 2010, from 16,134 to an estimated 16,054 as of July 1, 2017. The county’s population as of the 2000 census was 16,741. (Only the once-per-decade results refl ect an actual attempt to count every resident. The fi gures in all other years are estimates.) about half of the county outside the city limits. Continued from Page 1A The bidders are Baker City The commissioners will Fire Department, Med Trans- formally accept the responsi- port Inc. of North Powder, and bilities for the current bridge Metro West Ambulance Inc. of during their regular meeting Hillsboro. Wednesday. Commissioners announced The bridge leads to several this summer that they would mining claims and is also a be soliciting bids for ambulance route for ATV riders. County service. As prescribed by state offi cials estimate materials law, county commissioners for the new bridge will cost establish ambulance service $28,000 to $32,000. Labor costs areas and choose the allowed haven’t been set. providers. In other business Wednes- Baker City Fire Depart- day, Jason Yencopal, the ment is the current provider, county’s emergency man- and it’s a vital service for the ager, and county counsel Kim city because ambulance runs Mosier told commissioners generate about 44% of the that the county received three department’s budget. bids for providing ambulance Were the city to lose the services in Baker City and ambulance service contract it 3 — 21 — 22 — 25 — 30 — 38 Next jackpot: $4 million POWERBALL, Oct. 12 12 — 29 — 34 — 53 — 65 PB 23 Next jackpot: $100 million MEGA MILLIONS, Oct. 11 14 — 22 — 30 — 37 — 60 Mega 8 Next jackpot: $65 million WIN FOR LIFE, Oct. 12 6 — 8 — 31 — 76 PICK 4, Oct. 13 • 1 p.m.: 1 — 6 — 5 — 8 • 4 p.m.: 9 — 4 — 1 — 9 • 7 p.m.: 9 — 4 — 4 — 4 • 10 p.m.: 8 — 5 — 1 — 6 LUCKY LINES, Oct. 13 3-5-9-16-20-22-27-32 Next jackpot: $18,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ TUESDAY: Stuffed cabbage rolls, parslied red potatoes, carrots, bread, pea-and-onion salad, ice cream ■ WEDNESDAY: Pork fi let mignon, potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, broccoli-bacon salad, cake 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 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 Mason Dam hydroelectric Yencopal said the county received one proposal, from Sorenson Engineering, to design a hydroelectric project at Mason Dam. Parks Department update Parks Director Karen Spencer, along with Ed Elms, chairman of the county’s parks board, told commissioners that revenue from county parks on Brownlee Reservoir was down due to low water levels. A health advisory regarding blue-green algae also affected visitor numbers, they said. Spencer said she would like to have future discussions with commissioners about new revenue sources to operate and maintain county parks. Spen- cer said she’s not had success in landing grants to help with that work. O BITUARIES Meridian, Idaho, and Patty Nevitt of Las Vegas, Nevada; his brothers, Wesley and Casey Ingalls, 54, formerly of Baker his wife, Diane Johnson, of Las Vegas, City, died Oct. 5, 2019, at his home in Nevada, Dustin and his wife, Shannon Boise. Herrmann, of Toledo, Oregon, Chad A celebration of Casey’s life and Ingalls of Burney, California, and Junior memorial service will take place on Nevitt of Las Vegas, Nevada; his sisters, Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 Theresa Shockey of Klamath Falls and a.m. to 2 p.m. PDT at the Jennifer Herrmann of Wallowa; his MaxGiving Center, 7225 grandchildren, Ayana Torres Martinez, W. Franklin Road in Boise, Landen Profi tt, Juliana Torres Martinez, with a reception to follow. Jozelyn Torres Martinez, Gabriel Miller Charles Wayne “Casey” and Grayson Miller; and numerous Casey Ingalls was born on June nieces, nephews and special friends. Ingalls 29, 1965, at Klamath Falls. He was preceded in death by his fa- He was raised and at- ther, Charles Ingalls; his grandparents, tended school at Red Bluff, California. Archie and Wanda Hayes; and his uncle, Casey married Julia Lynn Boulton on Allan Hayes. Oct. 11, 1988, at Winnemucca, Nevada. The family suggests memorial con- They met in Madera, California, through tributions to a charity of one’s choice mutual friends and they had three through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral daughters together. They have lived in Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box California, Nevada, Oregon and Idaho, 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condo- most recently settling in Boise. lences may be made to www.tamispine Casey’s favorite job was ECONO valleyfuneralhome.com Heating & Air, where he worked for John B. Kempfer Nate Aldrich and Joe Profi tt. He loved Formerly of Baker City tattooing, building custom motorcycles, John B. Kempfer, 83, of Highlands drawing, racing, mechanics, building, Ranch, Colorado, and formerly of Baker fi xing, creating anything from scratch and music. Favorites included colors lime City, died Oct. 8, 2019. Recitation of the rosary will be green and bright purple; his dog, Zoey; and the Raiders were his football team. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de “Jet cool” was a favorite saying. His family was the most important thing to Sales Cathedral in Baker him. He never knew a stranger and was City, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. kind to all. Father Suresh Kumar Casey was an incredible man. There John wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. He could Telagani will offi ciate. Interment will be at Mount Kempfer look at something once and build it. He Hope Cemetery after the taught himself so many skills such as service. how to drive tractors and semis, weld, John Bernard Kempfer was born at tattoo, build custom bikes, gas pipe and Baker City to Charles and Margaret so much more. His was known for his kindness and generosity; he was always Kempfer. He grew up surrounded by many family members, whom he talked willing to help anyone in need, from of fondly through the many stories he family members, neighbors or someone stranded on the side of the road. Mostly told of his upbringing. He was proud of his Belgium/Catholic heritage. His he was known for the love of his family childhood included his dog, Pedro; and our Lord Jesus Christ. becoming a brother to sister, Charlene; Casey is survived by his wife of 37 playing kick the can, participating in years, Julie; his daughters, Brittney numerous pick up games of baseball, and her wife, Tiffany Profi tt, of Merid- ian, Idaho, Bethanie Torres Martinez of milking cows, feeding chickens and of course, family gatherings and church. Boise, and Brianna and her husband, Then there was his newspaper route, Aaron Miller of Kuna, Idaho; his son, collecting metals during World War II, Joe, and his wife, Tia Profi tt of Nampa, Idaho; his parents, Leanne Humphries of a part-time job at Basche-Sage Hard- Casey Ingalls Formerly of Baker City, 1965-2019 O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Oct. 12 likely would have to severely reduce full-time staffi ng. Mosier told commissioners that they don’t have to disclose details of the three bids until they submit a notice of intent to award the contract. “That allows the county time to negotiate with those propos- ers without disclosing all the particulars of their proposals and that is what I’m going to advise you to do,” Mosier said. Harvey said commissioners will thoroughly examine each bid. Yencopal said the county will schedule public hearings to so- licit comments from residents. ware, assembling LOTS of bikes for Christmas, and some time working in the lumber mill. He attended St. Francis Academy for all but freshman year of high school, when he ventured to Baker High. He told many tales from those days, including learning Latin and theology, altar serving, and participating in lots of sports. He graduated in 1954 — and still has his letterman sweater — pins and all! He went on to attend Gonzaga University, receiving a Bachelor of Sci- ence degree in civil engineering in 1961. John began his engineering career with the City of Baker working on mul- tiple municipal projects. On his fi nal visit to Baker in 2016, he pointed to his old offi ce, and we drove down many streets he constructed and paved. Upon graduation from Gonzaga, he worked at the City of Los Angeles where he was proud to say he worked on the building of Dodger Stadium. He then moved on to other construction and engineering fi rms working on several residential projects. Thousands of people now live in housing developments he was a part of in both California and Colorado. He was hired by Mobil Land & Develop- ment in 1981 where he worked on the fi rst project that he got to see from start to fi nish — Stonegate at Parker, Colorado. He retired in 1995. While John played many sports in his life, baseball was his favorite. An avid fan, he also played, coached and man- aged teams at various times throughout his life. He talked of bus trips from town to town to play ball. He was part of the Senior Softball League in Aurora, Colorado, even winning a few state championships. He is survived by his daughters, Linda Enloe (Don) and Patricia Kemp- fer (John Kilgore); his granddaughter, Christina Enloe; his sister, Charlene Gardner; also nieces, nephews, friends and teammates. Mr. Kempfer was preceded in death by his son, John B. Kempfer Jr.; and his grandsons, Christopher and Christian. Donations can be made in his name to Porter Hospice Residence, 5020 East Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80122. To light a candle in memory of John, or to leave a condolence for his family, go to www.grayswestco.com N EWS OF R ECORD DEATHS Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Peyron: 92, of Baker City, died peacefully on Oct. 11, 2019, at Memory Lane Assisted Living in Baker City, sur- rounded by her family. A celebra- tion of her life will be announced later. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalley funeralhome.com FUNERALS PENDING Andy Dean Dennis: There will be a celebration of his life Saturday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Elkhorn Baptist Church, 3520 Birch St. To light a candle for Andy or to leave a condolence for the family, go to www.grays westco.com. POLICE LOG Baker City Police DISORDERLY CONDUCT I, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF II (Two counts), and INTERFERING WITH MAKING A POLICE REPORT: Eric Alan Stettler, 29, of Craig, Colorado, Sunday night in the 700 block of Campbell Street and in the 800 block of Campbell Street; jailed. VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING ORDER: Ashley Varae Garlock, 30, of Emmett, Idaho, 11:46 am. Saturday, at 10th and D streets; jailed and later released on bail. THEFT III: Stacy Lee Lind- strom, 40, of 1505 Indiana Ave., 3:05 p.m. Friday, in the 1200 block of Campbell Street; cited and released. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU- ENCE OF INTOXICANTS and MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL: Noah Ryan Maxa, 20, of Weiser, Idaho, 11:55 p.m. Friday, on Washington Gulch Road about 10 miles west of Baker City; cited and released. The arrest was made after of- fi cers investigated a report of a motor vehicle fi re. Baker City and Baker Rural Fire Department also responded. Oregon State Police DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU- ENCE OF ALCOHOL, CANNABIS and CONTROLLED SUBSTANC- ES, DRIVING WHILE OPERA- TOR’S LICENSE SUSPENDED, FAILURE TO DRIVE WITHIN LANE and UMATILLA COUNTY WARRANT: Michelle Diane Grende, 39, of Lexington, 5:38 a.m. Saturday; jailed; police said Grende’s Ford sedan was travel- ing east on Highway 86 when it left the roadway about 5 miles east of Baker City and crashed through a fence into a fi eld. Grende was taken by ambulance to St. Alphonsus Medical Center with minor injuries, police said. She was arrested after further investigation of the crash. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU- ENCE OF INTOXICANTS and FAILURE TO PERFORM THE DU- TIES OF A DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE: Brock James Blanken- ship, 32, of Baker City, 3:54 p.m. Saturday, at Chandler Lane and Davenport Road; jailed; police said the arrest was made after investigation of a crash and after police conducted fi eld sobriety testing. The family of Mary Basche would like to express our appreciation for all of your love, support, fl owers and cards during this time. We especially want to thank Julie Daly and all the employees at Meadowbrook Place, their care, love and support will never be forgotten. - The Family of Mary Basche