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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 POLICE Continued from Page 1A B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 ■ Baker County Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m., Courthouse, 1995 Third St.; Commission meetings will be streamed live. Due to occupancy limitations, the public is encouraged to attend the meetings using the link provided on the County’s website,www.bakercounty.org THURSDAY, JUNE 18 ■ Baker School Board: 7 p.m., City Hall; Zoom video meeting; for information, call 541-524-2260. TUESDAY, JUNE 23 ■ Baker City Council: 7 p.m., City Hall, 1655 First St.; some councilors will attend in person while others will participate via Zoom video conferencing; members of the public may attend as social distancing limits allow. T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald June 16, 1970 Dick Camp of Haines Commercial Equipment Company announced at the regular meeting of the Baker County Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee meeting that he has begun manufacturing Pak Raks which are baggage carriers for snowmobiles. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald June 16, 1995 SUMPTER — The second annual Sumpter Valley Dredge Workers reunion is planned Saturday at the Sumpter Val- ley Dredge State Park. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald June 16 2010 Offi cials from the Oregon Division of State Lands are scheduled to survey Baker County fl ood damage today and potentially streamline the process so farmers and ranchers in the Pine and Eagle valleys can get permits to repair their irrigation networks. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald June 17, 2019 Jeff Meldrum, with his neatly trimmed gray beard, mellifl uous voice and smooth cadence, seems to be the archetypal college professor except that he’s holding what appears to be the footprint of a giant. Meldrum is in fact a professor. But as he stands in the shade of a canopy on a fl awless June morning at Geiser-Pollman Park, brandishing this peculiar piece of plaster, it’s obvious that his specialty is not, say, English literature or economics. Meldrum, 61, is a full professor of anatomy and anthro- pology at Idaho State University in Pocatello. He’s taught there for 26 years. But it’s not his reputation for lecturing on human anatomy that brought Meldrum to Baker City on Saturday. It’s Bigfoot. Sasquatch, the other common name for this mas- sive, hirsute creature that some believe inhabits the wild woods, as yet unrecognized by science, is the theme for the inaugural Blue Mountain Bigfoot Fest that drew an estimated 1,000 people to the park for the day-long event. O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, June 13 4 — 7 — 11 — 32 — 33 — 35 Next jackpot: $2.7 million POWERBALL, June 13 2 — 12 — 32 — 50 — 65 PB 5 Next jackpot: $22 million MEGA MILLIONS, June 12 9 — 14 — 57 — 67 — 70 Mega 2 Next jackpot: $22 million WIN FOR LIFE, June 13 12 — 23 — 66 — 75 PICK 4, June 14 • 1 p.m.: 7 — 9 — 6 — 4 • 4 p.m.: 2 — 9 — 8 — 9 • 7 p.m.: 7 — 9 — 0 — 1 • 10 p.m.: 8 — 4 — 3 — 9 LUCKY LINES, June 14 3-5-11-14-20-21-26-29 Next jackpot: $17,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ WEDNESDAY: Barbecued chicken, parslied red potatoes, peas, roll, cottage cheese with fruit, cinnamon roll ■ THURSDAY: Breaded pork loin, potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, roll, broccoli-bacon salad ■ FRIDAY: Taco salad, (beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, chips, salsa and sour cream), fruit cup, cookies ■ MONDAY (June 22): Chicken ala king over a biscuit, peas, fruit cup, brownies ■ TUESDAY (June 23): Salisbury steak, potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, fruit ambrosia, ice cream 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. Due to the coronavirus crisis, meals must be picked up; there is no dining on site. C ONTACT THE H ERALD 1668 Resort St. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: 541-523-3673 Copyright © 2020 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 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 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: Baker City (97814), $10.80; all others, $12.50. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Baker City Herald, P.O. Box 807, Baker City, OR 97814. Periodicals Postage Paid at Pendleton, Oregon 97801 Tim Fisher, a retired Baker County sheriff’s deputy who grew up on a cattle ranch near Haines and spent 21 years on the force, echoed these sentiments. “I’m a retired law enforce- ment offi cer and I feel like the actions of one corrupt offi cer is causing a group to demonize the rest of law en- forcement, which are not — people join law enforcement to help people,” Fisher said. “What happened to George Floyd would never happen in Baker City, ever.” Jason Smith, a Baker City resident, said he turned out Friday to support offi cers such as Wilcoxson and Fisher as well as police in general. “I think police offi cers have been given a bad name for something that isn’t really their fault as a group,” Smith said. “Showing my support is the least I can do for them putting their lives on the line for me every day.” Lois Myers, also of Baker Samantha O’Conner/Baker City Herald Roxann Fisher, left, attended Friday’s event with her grandson, Barrett Fisher, and her son (and Barrett’s dad), Sheldon Fisher. City, said she supports the police, and believes they’re important to the city as well. “I think they contribute a lot to the community,” Myers said. Beckie Gwynn, however, had the most to say about law enforcement offi cers on both a personal and profes- sional level. “I have a lot of friends that are cops, and they are good people,” Gwynn said. “I think fi rst and foremost we need to remember that they are people, they have families and wives and children just like the rest of us. Maybe there might be a handful that have some issues, but I think the majority are out there to do their job.” “I work out at the gym with them,” Gwynn said. “I coach Little League with them. They’re just normal average people like the rest of us, but they have a harder job.” O BITUARY Linda Garrett and laugh were contagious — a silly look or joke would have you laughing so hard Linda Garrett, 49, died of natural you would be crying. causes on June 12, 2020, at Saint Alphon- She was stubborn as a mule and just sus Medical Center in Baker City. as hard-headed at times, but that is what A celebration of Linda’s life and family made her the beautiful person she was. gathering will take place at a later date. The masterpieces of her life were each Linda Dee was born, and every one of her beautiful children. along with her twin brother She loved them so and talked about Vic, on Oct. 26, 1970, at them all the time. Denver to James and Salina Linda had a passion and talent for Church. She spent most drawing, dragonfl ies being a favorite. She of her early years in Star, also loved doing hair and makeup and Linda Idaho. At the age of 16, the had plans to go and fi nish her beauty Garrett family moved to Halfway. degree. Linda was a beautiful soul who Most of her adult years she held onto her belief in God to carry her lived in Boise and Grandview, Idaho, and through this life and into his loving arms most recently in Baker City. until we meet again. She will forever be Linda was a loving mother, daughter, the love and laughter in our hearts. sister and friend. She was kind and giv- Favorite sayings of Linda’s were “day 1 ing to all who knew her and even those or 1 day” and “I Love Your Face.” A special who didn’t. Her smile could melt the cold- poem that she and her daughter Rose- est of hearts and fi ll it with a warmth you mary loved was “To Those I Love and could never imagine. Her sense of humor Those Who Love Me.” Baker City, 1970-2020 Linda is survived by her children, Rosemary Garrett and family, T.J. and Michelle (Berry) Garrett and their children, Sylus and McKenzie, and Levi Nanney, all of Boise, Michael Nanney of Grandview, Idaho, and Ellis Ivan Nanney Jr.; her parents, Jim and Salina Church of Richland, Oregon; her broth- ers, Thomas, and his wife, Kenna Church of Boise, and Victor and his wife, Rhonda Church of Cascade, Idaho; her longtime companion, Ellis Ivan Nanney Sr.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. Linda was preceded in death by her grandparents; her sister, Angela Church; and her granddaughter, Lily Garrett. Those who would like to make a dona- tion in memory of Linda may do so to the charity of your choice through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Crema- tion Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com N EWS OF R ECORD DEATHS Maurice McKinnis: 86, of Baker City, died June 14, 2020, at his home after an extended illness. Services are under the direction of Coles Tribute Center. To light a candle in memory of Maurice, go to www.colestribute center.com in a storage shed adjoining a car- port at the home of Kim Sheldon at 3360 H St. The fi re apparently started in the shed, said Baker City Fire Department Battalion Chief Sara Blair. The cause had not been determined at press time Monday and the investigation has been turned over to Oregon State Po- lice. Firefi ghters had extinguished the blaze and returned to the sta- tion by 10:12 a.m., Blair said. She estimated damage to the shed and its contents at about $5,000. No one was hurt in the fi re. Shel- don’s single-wide mobile home was not damaged. A portion of the skirting got warm and was blown off during the fi refi ghting effort, but was easily reattached, Blair said. “You’ll love the work we do. I guarantee it.” - JR POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker County warrant): Trevor James Heath, 24, of Baker City, 2:38 p.m. Friday, in the 2400 block of Resort Street; cited and released. Crime report FIRST-DEGREE BURGLARY: At 1120 Grove St., between 2 p.m. June 12 and about 2:30 p.m. June 13; Police Chief Ray Duman said a burglar entered the vacant house through an unsecured window and removed a red Honda motor scooter and other miscellaneous items including a portable air conditioner and dishes belonging to Kelly Lynn Hardy, 58. SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY: At the Sunridge Inn, between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. June 12; Police Chief Ray Duman said the area of Sonny’s Bar and Grill was entered through a patio side door in need of repair; the burglar removed two Apple iPads valued at $600 each and two credit card readers valued at $60 each from the busi- ness. Duman said a camera in the bar recorded the incident. Police are following up on the case. Of- fi cers are attempting to locate a potential suspect identifi ed in the video, Duman said. FIRST-DEGREE BURGLARY: At 2240 Failing Ave., between 3:30 p.m. June 5 and noon June 6, Maxwell Prevo, 26, reported that a burglar entered his home through a window and took several items including a .22-caliber rifl e, a tele- vision, an archery bow, a laptop computer, a snowboard and a cellphone charger. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce Arrests, citations MENACING: Vang Meng Saec- hao, 61, of Oakland, California; 2:04 p.m. Saturday, on Snake River Road; Saechao was taken to the Baker County Jail where he was cited and released. Crime report A fi rst-degree burglary at 45043 Pocahontas Road was reported to the Sheriff’s Offi ce at 6:36 p.m. Sunday; no other information about the crime was available in time for this report; the investiga- tion is continuing. Baker City Fire Department Monday, June 15 9:02 a.m. — a fi re was reported 225 H Street • East of I-84 • 541-523-3200 • grumpysrepair.com Still running unsupported Windows 7? We’ll help you avoid critical issues by installing Windows 10! Computer not running as fast as when it was new? Let us install lightning-fast solid state drive! Open for dining in 6 am to 12 am Daily Take out and Catering is Available. 515 Campbell Street Baker City 541-523-4318 Visit the store for Baker’s best Gifts
