2A — BAKER CITY HERALD
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019
B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
■ Four-H Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Baker
County Fairgrounds, 2600 East St.; to reserve a table, call
541-523-6418.
■ Baker City Downtown Cookie Crawl: 3 p.m., at
Crossroads, 2020 Auburn Ave., in the downstairs studio;
pick up maps and boxes at Crossroads; event continues
until 5 p.m.
■ Twilight Christmas Parade: 5 p.m., Downtown Baker
City; tree lighting afterward at the Court Avenue Plaza.
■ Saint Alphonsus Foundation Festival of Trees: Family
Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Community Event Center,
2600 East St.; admission is by donations of canned food or
new unwrapped toy.
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
■ Baker High School Vespers: “A Dickens Christmas,”
featuring Baker High School band, choir and theatre
programs; two shows: 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Baker High
School Auditorium, 2500 E St.
MONDAY, DEC. 9
■ Baker County Library Board: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Riverside
meeting room at the library, 2400 Resort St.
T URNING B ACK THE P AGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
December 6, 1969
BOISE — The Baker Bulldogs lost a hard fought game
48-46 to the Boise Broncs Friday night on the Capital High
School fl oor. The game went into three overtimes.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
December 6, 1994
Oregon’s Water Resources Department won’t take water
from Baker County irrigators to give it to the state fi sh and
wildlife department to protect trout, a Water Resources
employee says.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
December 7, 2009
With gold prices climbing to a record $1,200 an ounce,
gold fever is spreading around Baker County — home to
some of the richest gold veins ever mined in Oregon.
Terry Karp, owner of Baker Gold and Silver, said gold
prices are expected to continue rising due to the declining
value of the dollar, the shaky national economy and fears
that infl ation will replace the recession.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
December 7, 2018
Baker County commissioners are still discussing the
possibility of fi ling a lawsuit to try to force a landowner in
the Lookout Mountain area to unlock a gate he installed
last year, blocking public access.
Commissioners during an executive session Wednes-
day talked about the gate that Todd Longgood put across
the Connor Creek Road.
Commissioners have taken up the matter at fi ve previ-
ous executive sessions. County offi cials have said they be-
lieve the road is a historic public right-of-way that can’t be
blocked, but Longgood’s attorneys have gathered maps
and other records they contend show that the section of
the road blocked by the gate is not a public road.
Commissioners plan to resume their discussion on Jan.
19.
Although executive sessions are closed to the public,
commissioners can’t make any decisions, including about
whether to fi le a lawsuit, without fi rst convening in an
open session.
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S ENIOR M ENUS
■ MONDAY: Chicken ala king over biscuits, broccoli-blend
vegetables, cottage cheese with fruit, brownies
■ TUESDAY: Cabbage rolls, parslied red potatoes, peas,
bread, Jell-O with fruit, cheesecake
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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OTEC to return $3.5 million in credits
Oregon Trail Electric
Cooperative will return $3.5
million capital credits to its
members this month.
That’s the second-highest
amount the cooperative has
ever returned.
This is the 23rd straight
year that OTEC, which was
started in 1988, has returned
capital credits, which are
similar to dividends that a
private company gives to
shareholders. Returns of
less than $15 will be applied
to the member’s December
bill. Larger amounts will be
returned via a check.
Since 1996 OTEC has re-
turned $43 million in capital
credits to its members. The
cooperative serves 31,000
homes in Baker, Union, Grant
and Harney counties.
O BITUARIES
Roy Barnes.
Don is survived by his daughter, Cas-
Donald Roy Massey, 61, of Portland,
sandra Lopez; his grandchildren, Karlita,
died Nov. 15, 2019, at his home.
Ernesto, Jennifer, Esperanza and Lydia;
A private burial took place at the
his mother, Cheryl Craig, and stepfather,
Haines Cemetery. There will be a celebra- Lowell Craig; his sister and her husband,
tion of Don’s life on July 18, 2020, in the
Julie and Tim Kerns; and his stepmother,
Baker area.
Betty Barnes.
Don was born on July 21, 1958, at
Contributions in memory of Don can
Baker to Roy and Cheryl Heard Barnes. be made to the Haines United Methodist
He attended schools in Oregon and
Church through Gray’s West & Com-
Washington ending up at Laurelhurst
pany, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR
Grade School in sixth grade and ending
97814. He had a special connection to this
his high school years at Grant High in
church as his great-great-grandparents
Portland. He also took several classes at were among its founders in 1893.
Portland State University. Don played
To light a candle in memory of Don, or
piano by ear and even though he took
to leave a condolence for his family, go to
piano lessons and could read music he
www.grayswestco.com
preferred playing by ear as he could add
Nils Ames
all the extra notes. In his teen years he
Joseph, 1930-2019
also did some composing.
Nils Kenneth Ames, 89, of Joseph, a
Don had an aptitude for solving prob-
lems and found he had a specialized un- man of many musical talents, died Dec. 2,
derstanding and knowledge of how indus- 2019, at his home in the presence of his
trial cranes operated. He attended many wife and family.
A memorial service will
classes throughout the U.S. furthering
his knowledge in the latest technology of take place Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.
the building, maintenance and repair of at the Thunder Room in
industrial cranes. He had a following and Joseph.
Nils was a man who lived
repaired, inspected, maintained and in-
stalled cranes at several large dams and his life to the fullest and
Nils Ames
had a profound effect on
industries throughout the Northwest.
Two of his favorite job sites were the Ford the lives of those around
him. He was born on June 20, 1930, at
Motor Company truck plant in Mexico
and the Port of Portland where he made Milwaukie, Oregon. He graduated from
Milwaukie High School in 1948. During
many special friends. He truly cared for
high school he found his love for skiing
all his clients and the people he worked
with. At his passing he was employed at and music. After high school he spent
Industrial Inspections Services as senior one year at the University of Oregon as a
crane technician and project manager in member of the Delta Tau Delta fraterni-
ty. He served as a member of the Mount
Longview, Washington.
He had no need for material things but Hood Ski Patrol, as well as the ski team.
He enlisted in the Air Force on March
he did enjoy looking for a good bargain.
His idea of relaxation was studying and 31, 1949, and served in the Korean War.
learning new things. Most of all he liked While in the military he spent time sta-
tioned at Austin, Texas, where he played
helping and encouraging someone in
with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys.
need.
Once home from the war he played mu-
Don was married to Carla Morgan
Yates in 1981, and they later separated. sic with many notable musicians such as
BB King, Rose Maddox and the Maddox
She preceded him in death in 1998. He
was also preceded in death by his father, Brothers, and The Drifters. He shared
Donald Massey
Formerly of Baker City, 1958-2019
his love of music with all he met and
especially with his family.
While he was a member of The Drift-
ers, he met the love of his life, Shelia.
They met and were married in six weeks
and celebrated their 51st wedding an-
niversary this July.
Nils was above all a man who loved
his family. Nils moved to Joseph with
his young family in 1980. While in Wal-
lowa County he was a member of many
bands, including Psalms 150, his family
gospel band. He served as a member of
the Shriners and VFW. He drove school
bus for the Joseph School District and
Moffett Bros. Transportation. During his
time as a bus driver he made an impact
on many of the students, teachers, and
parents who rode his bus. Nils was
famous for his shenanigans at the school.
Whether it was short sheeting the beds
while traveling to a state tournament or
making surprise announcements over
the loudspeaker, Nils infused fun into
everything he did. His smile, jokes, and
kindness for everyone will be greatly
missed.
Survivors include his wife, Shelia
Ames; his brother, Michael Binns; his
son, Robert Ames, and his wife, Laurie;
his daughters, Kimberly (Ames) McMa-
nus, and husband, Edward, and Kjer
(Ames) Kizer, and her husband, Kris-
topher; and his grandchildren, Emma
McManus, Hollis and AnnMarie Kizer.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Loretta Elizabeth Kier and Ken-
neth Ames.
The family would like to offer special
thanks to the EMS crew, the Volunteer
Fire Department, Dr. G. Maly and the
many others who have assisted in his
care. In lieu of fl owers, donations can be
made to the Joseph Fire Department,
Shriners Children’s Hospital, or the char-
ity of one’s choice through Gray’s West &
Company, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City,
OR 97814.
To light a candle in memory of Nils, or
to leave a condolence for his family, go to
www.grayswestco.com
Discussion about sage grouse Dec. 11
DEC 6-12
ELTRYM
HISTORIC THEATER
1809 1st Street, Baker City
www.eltrym.com
2400 Resort St.
The event is part of the Powder Basin Wa-
tershed Council’s speaker series.
N EWS OF R ECORD
FORD V
FERRARI
PG-13
FRI: (3:50) 7:00
SAT & SUN: (12:45) (3:50) 7:00
MON-THURS: 7:00
KNIVES OUT
PG-13
FRI: (4:10) 7:10
SAT & SUN: (1:10) (4:10) 7:10
MON-THURS: 7:10
FROZEN
2
FRI: (4:20) 7:20
A discussion about efforts to restore sage
grouse populations is set for Wednesday, Dec.
11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Baker County Library,
PG
DEATHS
POLICE LOG
Bradley Floro: 68, of Baker
City, died Nov. 20, 2019, at his res-
idence at Settler’s Park Assisted
Living Facility. Arrangements are
under the direction of Gray’s West
& Co. Pioneer Chapel.
Baker City Police
Accident report
At Birch and D streets, 11:09
p.m. Wednesday; Police Chief Ray
Duman said Cameron William
Hammond, 18, of 1757 Broadway
St., was crossing the road as a
pedestrian when he was struck by
the side mirror of a vehicle driven
by Brian Richard Kitto, 58, of 1060
D St. Duman said Hammond
was knocked to the ground in the
incident. He was taken to Saint
Alphonsus Medical Center for
treatment of minor injuries to his
left elbow and hip area, Duman
said. No citations were issued.
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Thank You
The family of Liz Peyron sincerely thanks all
who called, sent cards, fl owers, gifts of food
and traveled long distances for
Liz’s Celebration of Life.
Special gratitude to Nicole and staff
at Memory Lane Homes, Alicia
at Heart and Home Hospice
and Dr. Lamb.
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