2A — BAKER CITY HERALD
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020
Commissioners award bid for roof
$108,432 bid from Landmark
Contracting LLC of Baker
Baker County Commission- City to replace the roof at the
ers on Wednesday awarded a county road department shop
By Samantha O’Conner
soconner@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.
T URNING B ACK THE P AGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
July 17, 1970
Senator Robert Packwood announced today the Pine
Valley watershed project in Baker County has been autho-
rized by the Senate public works committee.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 17, 1995
The offi cial ground-breaking at Marvin Wood Products
Thursday morning not only meant that an approximately
$4 million plant expansion will happen, but that more
people will now have jobs.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 16, 2010
Baker County offi cials want to know what the public
thinks about a preliminary business plan describing condi-
tions under which the county might temporarily operate
Ski Anthony Lakes pending creation of a 501 (c)3 nonprofi t
organization to take over the resort.
“We are listening to citizens, who want to remain open,
but don’t want to use county tax dollars to do it, and I
agree wholeheartedly,” said Fred Warner Jr., chairman of
the Baker County Board of Commissioners.
The owners of Ski Anthony Lakes have offered to gift
the resort to Baker County, including all buildings, triple
chairlift and other equipment.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
July 17, 2019
For the fi rst time since 2017, the West Nile virus has
been detected in mosquitoes trapped in Baker County.
The virus, which mosquitoes can transmit to people,
was found in mosquitoes trapped earlier this summer in
Keating Valley, about 15 miles east of Baker City, accord-
ing to the Baker Valley Vector Control District.
Last year, for the fi rst time in several years, there were
no positive tests for West Nile virus in mosquitoes caught
in Baker County. Matt Hutchinson, who manages the
200,000-acre Vector Control District, which includes most
of Baker, Bowen and Keating Valleys, sent more than 250
“pools” of mosquitoes to a lab in Corvallis for virus test-
ing.
(Each pool consists of 10 to 50 adult mosquitoes.)
During the previous several years the fi rst confi rmation
of West Nile virus in Baker County mosquitoes typically
happened in July or early August.
The absence of a positive test during the 2018 mosquito
season was “really surprising,” Hutchinson said.
So far this summer, West Nile virus has been detected
in mosquitoes in Baker and Umatilla counties, according
to the Oregon Health Authority. There have been no hu-
man cases of the virus this year in Oregon. Last year there
were two, one in Harney County and one in Clackamas
County.
in Halfway. The county also re- Harvey said the county has been
ceived a bid of $281,465 from planning the project for 2 years.
Gyllenberg Construction.
See County/Page 6A
Commission Chairman Bill
O BITUARIES
Beth Johnson
Baker City, 1987-2020
Beth Johnson, 32, of Baker City, died
July 5, 2020.
Due to COVID-19
guidelines, a virtual
candlelight vigil will take
place Sunday, July 19. On
this day, her family asks
that you take a moment to
Beth
light a candle in memory of
Beth, wherever you are, no Johnson
matter what time. If you
are able, please take a picture of your
candlelight and share it to Tami’s Pine
Valley Funeral Home Facebook page as
we remember Beth’s life together, while
apart.
Beth was born on Sept. 30, 1987, at
Madras. She was raised and educated in
Baker City and graduated from Baker
High School in 2006.
Beth had many jobs throughout her
life including working as a waitress, a
delivery driver and a housekeeper. Most
recently, she worked at Chaves Consult-
ing Inc. as a customer service represen-
tative.
Beth was a talented artist, an avid
photographer, and was infatuated with
the outdoors. Her favorite color was
purple, she loved pink roses, and she
idolized Marilyn Monroe. She had a
special sparkle in her eyes, her laughter
was infectious, she was determined, pas-
sionate and sometimes even stubborn.
Beth overcame many obstacles during
her life. Her philosophy was, “to live life
to the fullest, with a love so strong for
everything that it’s addicting.”
She would often say, “Live life and
never stop loving; I do what I want; and
never judge a book by its cover.” Beth
had a big heart. She was a social butter-
fl y who loved making new friends. She
always saw the good in everybody and
never failed to be there for whomever
needed her.
The true loves of Beth’s life were her
three beautiful children whom she cher-
ished more than anything. Special times
were spent in the mountains making
memories together. She loved each of
them deeply with all of her heart and
soul.
Beth is survived by her beloved
children, 12-year-old Jordan, 10-year-old
Jayden, and 8-year-old Joleene Little;
her mother, Thelma and stepfather,
Mike Chandler of Baker City; her
brother, Brock (Sierra) Johnson of Baker
City; her stepsister, Michelle Holcomb of
Wetherford, Texas; her grandma, Betty
Major of Madras; her uncles, Earl Major
and Robert Adams of Baker City; her
favorite aunt and role model, Tarry
Picard of Madras; her cousins, Daniel
Blood, Jason Picard, William Adams
and Sara Strommer; and numerous
cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, all
of whom loved her dearly.
Beth was preceded in death by her
grandparents, Bill and Hattie Major;
and her aunt, Carol Adams.
For those who would like to make a
donation in memory of Beth the family
suggests Hilary’s Benevolent Fund
through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box
543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condo-
lences can be made at www.tamispine-
valleyfuneralhome.com
parents in a better place.
Online condolences can be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com
Doris Ritch
Baker City, 1935-2020
Doris Jane (Hoadley) Ritch, 85, of
Baker City, died July 5, 2020, at her resi-
dence in Memory Lane Homes.
A private memorial service will take
place at a later date.
Doris was born on May 23, 1935, at
Liberty Lake, Washington, to Mary Mable
(Bierman) Hoadley and Preston Wayne
Hoadley. She attended Cove High School
and graduated in 1953. After high school,
Doris attended Baker Business College for
one year.
Doris was married to Lloyd Edward
Thierno Bah
Ritch, who passed away in 2018.
With profound sadness his family an-
She worked for the Baker Democrat-
nounces the passing of Thierno Bah, our Herald and the Forest Service, but ulti-
beloved foster son, brother,
mately, she was proud to be a homemaker
family and friend to all
caring for her family. She enjoyed crochet-
whose lives he touched. He
ing and cake decorating.
went missing on July 3,
Doris is survived by her children,
2020, while camping with
Rodney Ritch of Baker City, Beverly Ritch
us in Richland. He was
of Baker City, and Jesse Ritch of Arlington,
Thierno Washington. She is also survived by seven
found on Friday, July 10 in
Bah
the Powder River due to a
grandchildren and seven great-grandchil-
tragic water accident.
dren.
Thierno was laid to rest on Sunday,
She was preceded in death by her hus-
July 12.
band, Lloyd Ritch.
In his 17 years Thierno triumphed
Memorial contributions may be made to
more in his life than many others. An
Memory Lane Homes through Gray’s West
orphan from a young age from Guinea
& Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave.,
in West Africa, he was raised by his
Baker City, OR 97814.
uncle until the age of 15. Not allowed
To light a candle for Doris or to leave
to go to school and not much of a future a condolence for her family, go to www.
to look forward to, he set off to Brazil
grayswestco.com
to start a new life on his own. After
Lloyd Ritch
arriving in Brazil, Thierno decided to
Baker City, 1935-2020
venture to America, again on his own.
Lloyd Ritch, 83, of Baker City, died Dec.
He survived many dangerous feats as
9, 2018.
he traveled by bus, by boat and by foot
A private celebration of life will take
from country to country for 3 months.
place in the future.
We were given the blessing to cross
Lloyd was born on August 10, 1935,
paths with Thierno, his family said.
at Baker City to Allen Rodney Ritch
In our nine weeks together, we can
and Gladys Virginia (Colson) Ritch. He
wholeheartedly attest that this beau-
attended high school in Baker City. After
tiful angel of a young man had an
high school, he worked for Boeing and the
unwavering faith in God that inspired
us all. Despite all his struggles, Thierno Renton Treatment Plant until his retire-
ment.
was extremely resilient, calm, focused,
He was married to Doris Jane (Hoadley)
kind and humble, and his interactions
Ritch, who died on July 5, 2020.
with everyone around him exuded the
Lloyd is survived by his children, Rodney
utmost respect. We are grateful for the
Ritch of Baker City, Beverly Ritch of Baker
time we shared together as we believe
we were blessed to have had Thierno in City, and Jesse Ritch of Arlington, Washing-
ton. He is also survived by seven grandchil-
our lives.
Those who knew Thierno, even just a dren and seven great-grandchildren.
To light a candle for Lloyd or to leave
little, lost a shining light in their lives.
a condolence for his family, go to www.
He will never be forgotten. We pray
Thierno is now joined with his beloved grayswestco.com
N EWS OF R ECORD
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DEATHS
Dan Sword: 73, of Baker City,
died July 14, 2020, at his home,
surrounded by his family. Ar-
rangements are under the direc-
tion of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home & Cremation Services. On-
line condolences can be made at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneral
home.com
FUNERALS PENDING
George Braughton: Celebra-
tion 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 remember-
ing a life lived to the fullest.
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 Naza-
rene Church offi ciating. To light a
candle for Raelene, or to leave a
condolence for her family, go to
www.grayswestco.com
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
FIRST-DEGREE BURGLARY:
At 2275 Plum St. between July
10 and July 11; James Frederick
Bachman, 41, of that address,
reported that a burglar entered
the unlocked side door of the
attached garage at his home
and removed two bicycles, a
snow board and bindings, tool
boxes, and miscellaneous tools,
including power saws, sanders,
a router and screwdrivers. Police
said the value of the stolen items
totaled $2,826.
Baker County Sheriff’s
Offi ce
PROBATION VIOLATION
(Three counts): Jerad Paul
Patton, 34, transient, 3:19 p.m.
Tuesday, at Haines; jailed.
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