2A — BAKER CITY HERALD
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2020
Reward up to $2,000 in cat abuse case
both domestic and feral, and
allowing hound dogs to maul
An anonymous community the felines.
member has increased to
Police are aware that there
$2,000 the reward for evi-
might be a video being cir-
dence leading to the arrest of culated that could assist law
the individual or individuals enforcement in fi nding those
responsible for trapping cats, responsible, but offi cers have
By Sam Anthony
santhony@bakercityherald.com
B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR
THURSDAY, JULY 16
■ Baker School Board: 6 p.m.; Zoom video meeting; for
more information, call the District Offi ce, 541-524-2260.
not yet been able to view it.
The original reward was
set at $500 and put up by
the nonprofi t Best Friends of
Baker, a local animal rescue
organization. Shelly Curtis
and Lisa Millsap boosted the
reward to $700, and the new-
est, anonymous, donor added
another $1,300.
You can remain anony-
mous and collect the reward
by emailing offi cer Amanda
Baker at abaker@bakercity.
com, or calling 541-524-2014
extension 651.
O BITUARIES
T URNING B ACK THE P AGES
during this period of time as Top Insur-
ance Man of the Year.
In 1973, a teaching job became
available at the high school in Halfway.
Dennis took the job and taught the next
25 years for Pine-Eagle High School.
He always said, “They had the greatest
kids to work with as well as an excellent
staff!”
After a divorce, Dennis married Janet
“Jan” Hank in 1980, combining a family
of four kids — Tim, Bill, Shannon and
Matt. During those high school years
Dennis taught, coached football and
girls basketball. He coached his girls to
win the 1984 Oregon Class A basketball
championship with a 53-48 triumph
over Sherman County in the Pendleton
Armory. Coaching his niece, Liz Gulick,
and daughter, Shannon Oliver, to a state
championship, was an experience he
was to always remember.
Married for 40 years, Denny and Jan
had a great life together. In the early
years, there were Forest Service trail
clearing jobs in the summer, horseback
camping, deer and elk hunting trips,
boating and fi shing on the river.
Dennis loved and lived life to the full-
est. Family meant a lot to him. He was
a man of few words. His granddaughter,
Jamie, said of him: “Actions speak louder
than words” and he was a wonderful
grandpa, hunting, fi shing, boating and
snowmobiling, enjoying the moments
with kids, grandkids and friends.
He was a lifelong member of the
Panhandle Snowmobile Club and spent
many years organizing the Annual
Poker Run. Dennis was on the Board of
Directors for the Pine Valley Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years,
Jan Oliver, of Halfway; his children,
Matt (Annette) Oliver of Yamhill, Shan-
non (Joe) Oliver Kennedy of Albuquer-
que, New Mexico, Tim (Kris) Hank of
Phoenix, Arizona, and Bill (Karen) Hank
of Elko, Nevada; his grandkids, Matty
Oliver, Theresa Oliver Kennedy, Rachael
Oliver Kennedy, Jamie (Jordan) Hank
Finfrock, Timothy Hank, Tabor Hank
and Charlotte Hank; his brothers, Bill
(Susan) Oliver of Kodiak, Alaska, and
Charlie (Linda) Oliver of Denver; his
sister, Frances (Terry) Gulick Vaughn;
and many nieces and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his par-
ents and a baby sister.
Memorial contributions can be made
to the Pine Valley Cemetery or Panhan-
dle Snowmobile Club through Tami’s
Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR
97834. Online condolences can be made
at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
Dennis Oliver
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
July 14, 1970
“I would say that about 60 percent of the local popula-
tion has seen ‘Paint Your Wagon’ at least once,” said Jim
Byers, manager of the Eltrym Theatre. “We’ve been play-
ing to capacity crowds,” he said.
“Paint Your Wagon” was fi lmed in the East Eagle
Mountains near Baker. The fi lm has had a poor nationwide
acceptance and fi nancial ruin seems an almost certainty.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 14, 1995
LA GRANDE — The Baker Americans 14- and 15-year-
old Babe Ruth all-starts continued their run through the
losers’ bracket Thursday at the district tournament here.
The Baker Americans beat the Snake River Valley Na-
tionals 16-10.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 14, 2010
ENTERPRISE — The federal Bureau of Alcohol, To-
bacco, Firearms and Explosives has taken the lead of the
multi-agency investigation team working to determine
the cause of Sunday’s fi re that destroyed the Wallowa
Mountains Visitors Center in Enterprise.
“Structures are ATF’s specialty,” said Judy Wing, public
affairs offi cer for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest,
which ran the visitors center.
The Forest Service had leased the 20,500-square-foot
log building from its private owner since the structure
opened in April 1990.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 15, 2019
For four days Baker City rumbled with the roaring of
motorcycle engines. Harleys, Suzukis, Indians, street
bikes, cruisers, 800-pound touring bikes, beat-up chop-
pers with ape-hangers, pristine show bikes, custom-built
amalgamations of spare parts welded together — if it had
a throttle and two or three wheels it could be found on
Main Street during the annual Hells Canyon Motorcycle
Rally.
During the day, vendors lined Main Street downtown
selling everything from food to leather riding gear to
jewelry. A stunt crew performed wheelies and jumped
over fi re in front of Umpqua Bank, and people danced in
the street to music played by We’re Not Brothers. At night,
bikers fl ocked to bars and restaurants.
Todd Godfrey, marketing manager for High Desert
Harley-Davidson in Meridian, Idaho, was in his fi rst year
organizing the Rally, which brings thousands of riders to
Baker City.
Although participants aren’t required to register, God-
frey estimates 1,500 riders did so, about a 45% increase
from previous years, he said.
“That’s all due to the community and business support-
ing the rally,” Godfrey said.
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LUCKY LINES, July 12
Halfway, 1940-2020
Dennis “Denny” Oliver, 79, of Half-
way, died July 6, 2020, at his home with
his wife by his side.
A celebration of Dennis’s life and fam-
ily gathering will take place at a later
date.
Dennis was born on July 23, 1940,
at Halfway. He was the
second son of Bill and
Edwardine Oliver. He
was born on the original
Oliver Ranch, which was
established in 1880 by his
Dennis
great-grandfather, Charlie
Oliver
Oliver.
Dennis spent the fi rst 15
years of his life growing up on this 160-
acre piece of prime farm ground. It was
a typical farm, with all the hard work
and hardships of the 1940s. Dennis saw
it all as a happy child, seeing the bright
side of it all — a trait that stayed with
him all of his life.
Dennis attended elementary school
in Halfway and was a good student in
the classes he liked. It was in those early
educational years that Dennis learned
that you do not force people to learn and
you respect the individual differences in
people. He maintained this philosophy
for the 30 years that he taught school.
Dennis always enjoyed sports, compet-
ing in most all from elementary school
through college. He graduated from Pine
Valley High School in 1958 and was
named Athlete of the Year.
He attended Eastern Oregon State
College for four years, playing football
both ways as offensive and defensive
linebacker. Dennis worked for Idaho
Power, playing football, while attending
E.O.S.C. earning a bachelor’s degree in
science and math. Following gradua-
tion he got a job with the state and then
decided to returned to college, earning
his degree in secondary education with
a double major in science and social
science. He later fi nished a Master of
Arts in teaching from Lewis and Clark
College in 1978.
The day after graduation in 1965,
Dennis married Elaine Bieswenger.
They both had job offers in Ketchikan,
Alaska, teaching in the high school. They
taught there for 4 years. While in Alaska
they had two children — Shannon,
born in 1967, and Matt in 1969. Dennis
taught and coached cross-country, track,
basketball and started the wrestling
program. Along with his teaching and
coaching, Dennis was a commercial
fi sherman, owning three boats. He loved
being a fi sherman and had many stories
of those times.
In the early 1970s, Dennis moved his ‘Charlie’ Brown
Baker City, 1945-2020
family back to Oregon where he began
Charles “Charlie” Virgil Brown, 74,
selling insurance for Mutual of Omaha.
of Baker City, died July 3, 2020, with
He has many plaques he accumulated
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Next jackpot: $33,000
FUNERALS PENDING
S ENIOR M ENUS
■ WEDNESDAY: Breaded pork loin, baked potato, green
beans, roll, fruit cup, cheesecake
■ THURSDAY: Chef’s salad, breadsticks, pea-and-onion
salad, apple crisp
■ FRIDAY: Beef pot roast, parslied red potatoes, carrots, roll,
broccoli-bacon salad, tapioca
■ MONDAY (July 20): Baked ham, scalloped potatoes,
green beans, biscuit, coleslaw, cheesecake
■ TUESDAY (July 21): Beef enchilada casserole, Spanish
rice, refried beans, fruit cup, cinnamon roll.
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.
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his favorite person in the
world, Dino, by his side.
Charlie was born on
Oct. 28, 1945, at Van Nuys,
California. He moved to
an orphanage in Portland
Charlie
at 2 weeks of age. When
Brown
he turned 8 years old he
moved to Fairview State
Hospital in Salem where he lived off and
on until eventually moving to various
group homes throughout Oregon.
In 1995 Charlie moved to the remote
town of Fox in Grant County to live with
Steven and Regenia “Dino” Valentine.
Although no one could have known it at
the time, Charlie had fi nally found his
forever family.
Charlie had to adjust to rural living,
having only lived in populous areas.
Once he did, however, he learned to
appreciate the simple joys of helping
Steve feed cows, going fi shing and on
four-wheeler rides and, especially, a trip
to town to get a hamburger and french
fries. After Fox, Charlie and his new
family moved a few more times before
ultimately residing in Richland.
Charlie very much enjoyed traveling.
He could often be found going down
the road with the “Yadies,” Dino and
“Donno” (Donna Valentine). Telling
Charlie he would be going on a trip with
the Yadies was always fun and his reac-
tion was pure joy. He also enjoyed taking
a ride to the mountains to pick huckle-
berries or mushrooms.
With the Valentines came a large
extended family and Charlie very much
enjoyed their gatherings; he was known
to everyone as part of the family. He had
a very special bond with all of Steve and
Regenia’s grandchildren, who considered
him “Uncle” Charlie.
As time went by and age became an
issue for everyone, Charlie moved from
Richland to Baker City where he lived
in a group home owned by Step For-
ward Activities. While it was a diffi cult
transition for everyone it was also a
blessing that he remained near so the
family could still see him and take him
for visits. The staff of Step Forward did
a wonderful job caring for Charlie and
the family would like them to know it is
deeply appreciated.
His passing has left a huge hole in
our hearts but we are thankful for the
time he shared with us, his family said.
He left behind wonderful memories for
us to carry with us and, in the words of
Charlie, we will ... “see you next time.”
For those who would like to make a
memorial donation in memory of Char-
lie, the family suggests Step Forward
through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box
543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online con-
dolences can be made at www.tamis
pinevalleyfuneralhome.com
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Raelene Florene Maddox: Memorial
service will take place Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. at
Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500
Dewey Ave., with Pastor Lennie Spooner of
the Baker City Nazarene Church offi ciating.
To light a candle for Raelene, or to leave
a condolence for her family, go to www.
grayswestco.com
George Braughton: Celebration of life,
Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. at 2845 Hughes
Lane, No. 12, in Baker City. JB Matthie-
sen will offi ciate with military honors. An
outdoor potluck will follow. Please join the
family in sharing stories and remembering a
life lived to the fullest.
Baker City Police
SECOND-DEGREE DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Kristi Ann Moudy-Koos, 43, transient, 6:28 a.m.
Saturday, in the 2600 block of 14th St.; cited and
released.
CONTEMPT OF COURT: Juan Pablo Burgos,
59, Baker City, 1:42 p.m. Saturday, in the 1700
block of Washington Avenue; cited and released.
DRIVING WHILE OPERATOR’S LICENSE
REVOKED: Ladd Wayne Kanyid, 59, of 1405 17th
St., 10:37 a.m. Sunday, at his home; cited and
released.
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker County Circuit
Court warrant): Michael Steven Myers-Gabiola,
29, of 1038 Baker St., 5:57 p.m. Sunday, at his
home; cited and released.
Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
INTOXICANTS: Charles Gregory Hammond,
57, of 530 Washington Ave., 4:47 p.m. Saturday,
on Highway 7 near the south Baker City limits;
cited and released.
SECOND-DEGREE ASSAULT and RESISTING
ARREST (Baker County Circuit Court warrant):
Terrell Grant Callao-George, 25, of McDermitt,
Nevada, 9 p.m. Sunday, at the Sheriff’s Offi ce;
jailed.
Baker County Parole and Probation
OREGON STATE PAROLE BOARD WAR-
RANT: Frank Nathan McNair, 40, of 825 G St.,
11:26 a.m. Friday, at Indiana Avenue and
Fourth Street; cited and released.
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