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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 Baker County households volunteer for statewide COVID-19 research T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald July 24, 1970 Mr. and Mrs. Bob Edwards, sports parachutists, intend to make an exhibition parachute jump from 7,500 feet Sat- urday directly over the Old Trail Drive In at approximately 8:45 p.m., weather permitting. Mrs. Edwards will use a multicolored para-commander parachute, which is the most popular type in the United States. Edwards will use a 28 foot, black and red parachute. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald July 24, 1995 Offi cials from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest may allow a second small lightning-sparked fi re to burn in the Elkhorn Mountains northwest of Baker City. The fi re is near Peavy Cabin about 20 feet outside the North Fork John Day Wilderness, said Angelica Johnson, information assistant for the Burnt-Powder Fire Zone. Firefi ghters with an engine are monitoring the fi re, which has burned one-twentieth of an acre. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald July 23, 2010 A packed audience urged Baker County commissioners Wednesday to accept Ski Anthony Lakes as a gift from the current owners and to create a nonprofi t entity to run the resort. Commissioners could decide at their next meeting, on July 28, whether to do so. Connie Kearney, part of the three-family group that owns the ski area about 35 miles northwest of Baker City, said she and her husband, Lee, and the two other couples in the ownership group offered to donate the resort to Baker County because they don’t want to either dismantle the business or sell it to private investors and risk seeing it shut down. ■ Residents taking their temperatures daily and submitting results to OHSU By Sam Anthony santhony@bakercityherald.com Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in May invited 950 randomly selected Baker County households to participate in an OHSU-led study related to the CO- VID-19 pandemic. So far, 27 residents have agreed to take their tempera- ture daily and upload the re- sults, along with any potential COVID-19 symptoms, to a secure website. The study, titled “Key to Or- egon,” is designed to estimate the prevalence of the virus throughout the state to give state and local offi cials more information about the disease. Invitations were sent to ad- dresses randomly picked from the postal database. Lead researcher Jackie Shannon said the study orga- nizers purposely emphasized rural areas for the random invitations to better under- stand how the virus might be affecting places where testing has been less prevalent. “This study would give us data we could provide to policy makers so that places up to help better under- stand COVID-19 in rural areas. Shannon also said that researchers are working with community organiza- tions and partners to help get the word out about the importance of volunteering. OHSU sent a second round of mail invitations to house- holds that didn’t respond to the fi rst mailing. If you lost your invitation but are interested in enroll- ing, researchers ask that you send an email to Key- Study@ohsu.edu. Those who are interested in following the study’s progress can also Centers for Disease Control and Prevention image learn more at https://www. A COVID-19 particle. ohsu.edu/key-to-oregon. “We are deeply grateful that haven’t been hit by CO- they report and that meet the to those willing to volunteer VID-19 could reopen faster,” threshold of symptoms for CO- their time to this important Shannon said. VID-19, they will also be able work,” Shannon said. “Each The study asks residents to to request a free testing kit. person who spends less than spend less than 10 minutes a Statewide, 150,000 Orego- 10 minutes a day on this day to report their tempera- nians were invited to enroll, study will help us better ture and other symptoms on and nearly 9,000 have, understand how the virus a secure website. OHSU will putting the response rate is affecting Oregonians. If mail Bluetooth thermometers at just under 6%. In Baker you were randomly selected, to people on request. County, the response rate is please consider taking part If during the study respon- under 3%, and researchers to help your community dents have symptoms that are hoping more people sign stay open.” O BITUARIES Allen Phillips many passions in life — working his farm, fi shing, On Thursday, July 9, 2020, being with family and friends, with hurting hearts we lost and he had a voracious love of our very well loved husband, seafood. father, grandfather and great- Allen was a jack-of-all- grandfather, Allen Phillips, trades and mastered them in Ontario. He lost his life to all. He was a horse farrier, cancer. horse trainer, bought and sold There will be a virtual cattle, rancher, fi reman, real service at the Haren-Wood estate agent, and retired as Funeral Home the Baker County assessor of website obitu- many years. ary page. It will Allen’s fi rst love and wife be available on was Marilee Phillips, who July 30. It can sadly lost her life to a long be viewed at battle with breast cancer. He Allen Haren-Wood. adored her and cherished the Phillips com. memories and great times Allen was he had with her and their born on Oct. 15, 1942, at children, Corrina and Damon Baker City to Harry Alton Phillips. There were vacations, Phillips (Hap) and Ethelda rodeos, camping, boating, Phillips (Buddy). He was one hunting, 4-H and so much of four children born to Hap more. He was a kind man but and Buddy. They lived on a taught his children that if you ranch on the foothills of the do nothing at all, work hard, Elkhorn Range of the Blue be proud and always treat Mountains, a beautiful prop- people the way you would like erty that Allen deeply loved. to be treated. Allen was many things Allen, after losing his wife to many people but mostly Marilee, was blessed with a he was loved by all. He was new love, Marjorie Spratt. a loving husband, a great They married June 21, 1991. father, an excellent listener, As two separate families they a mentor, a best friend. Al- so effortlessly became one. It’s len was one of the hardest not surprising Allen would working people we have fi nd love again and another ever known, his family said. amazing woman, Marjorie, He was honest, loving, and who he also adored, and they overall just a genuine great created wonderful new memo- person who loved life and ries. His heart was so big and cracked silly jokes. He had full of love it had to be shared. Formerly of Baker City, 1942-2020 ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald July 24, 2019 The Oregon man who was arrested in Baker City on July 8 and is accused of murdering a man in Walla Walla, Washington, remains in the Baker County Jail but he is likely to be extradited soon to Washington. Colby James Hedman, 23, is being held on $1.1 million bail — $1 million on the Washington murder charges and $100,000 for a variety of charges in Baker County, District Attorney Matt Shirtcliff said. Both are full bail, Shirtcliff said, meaning Hedman, who police said is a transient whose last known address was in Heppner, would have to post the full amount to be released. Shirtcliff said the Walla Walla County District Attorney’s Offi ce has started the process to extradite Hedman to face fi rst-degree murder charges there. Hedman is accused of killing Kyle Jordan Martz, 35, of Walla Walla. Shirtcliff said it’s uncertain how long the extradition pro- cess will take, although he said he doubts it would require more than a month. In Baker County, Hedman is charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, attempting to elude, reckless driv- ing, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief and property hit and run. 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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 Fax: 541-833-6414 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 Copyright © 2020 N EWS OF R ECORD FUNERALS PENDING George Braughton: Cel- ebration of life, Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. at 2845 Hughes Lane, No. 12, in Baker City. JB Matthiesen 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. Raelene Florene Mad- dox: 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 BIRTH Allen: Kiana and Levi, Haines, a girl, Tatum Ray June Allen, 6 pounds, 13.2 ounces, 11:23 p.m., July 7, 2020, at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. Grandparents are Brad and June Allen and Gary and Lena Wight. Rachel Pregnancy Center 2192 Court Avenue, Baker City • 541-523-5357 Services Provided: Free Pregnancy Tests A resource center for Referrals for Free Ultrasounds families Pregnancy Options Counseling Adoption Referrals Prenatal, Infant Care & Parenting Classes Maternity & Baby Clothing Post Abortion Recovery Helping women & men in an Open Tues -Thurs unplanned pregnancy. All services free & confidential. 10 am - 5 pm (closed for lunch) They had a full life full of love and adventures. That brought their families new memories of holidays, trips, kids and numerous summers with a house full of love and grandkids. I, Corrina Phillips, Allen’s daughter, was asked to write this. I asked my siblings for their input and all of our thoughts were the same, a great man, a best friend, with this quirky sense of humor. We can all say that he is in our hearts and souls and will be missed forever. We are thankful to blessed with the man we call Dad, Allen Phillips. Allen is survived by his wife, Marjorie Phillips; their fi ve children: daughters, Cor- rina Phillips (Brett Pierce), Michelle McClure (Rick Mc- Clure), Marylin Spratt, (Trent Fortney); and sons, Michael Spratt and Damon Phillips; his sisters, Joyce Williams (Woody Williams) and Helen Hopkins; his grandchildren, James Fillion, Marilee Fillion (Brenden Clerget), John Phil- lips (Sharee Phillips), Nisha Phillips-Wade (Jeremiah Wade), Michael McClure (Jennifer McClure) and Brock Foster; 10 great-grandchil- dren; and his cousins. Allen was preceded in death by his father and moth- er, Hap and Buddy Phillips; his wife, Marilee Phillips; and his brother, George Phillips. As we say goodbye for now you are missed and we have big holes in our hearts, but time will heal us and the memories we cherish will help to fi ll the void, his family said. We know you are look- ing down on us and will guide us through this diffi cult time and the memory of one of your jokes will make us smile. With love, your family. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to your favorite charity, homeless shelter or animal shelter. ‘Carrie’ Hall La Grande, 1936-2020 Caroline “Carrie” Hall, 83, of La Grande, died March 23, 2020, at her residence in the Grande Ronde Retirement Residence in La Grande. Caroline was interred at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande on April 1. Carrie was born on Nov. 29, 1936, at Boise to Earl Warren Dillon and Hazel (Porter) Dillon. She attended Nyssa High School. After high school, she was enrolled at the Boise Junior College and Eastern Oregon College. After completing her education, she became an elementary teacher in Eastern Oregon schools. On June 24, 1964, Carrie married Orel Vern Hall at Nyssa. Carrie and Orel even- tually went their separate ways. Carrie enjoyed gardening, bowling, reading, and taking walks. She is survived by her brother, George Dillon; and her sisters, Dorothy (Bob) Elmore of Boise, and Hazel (Earl) Anderson of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Hazel Dillon; and her brother, John E. Dillon. Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle for Carrie or to leave a condolence for her family, go to www.grays westco.com Mobile Service Outstanding Computer Repair Fast & Reliable Call or Text 24/7 Dale Bogardus 541-297-5831 If your computer is in despair call Outstanding Computer Repair! www.outstandingcomputerrepair.com Refurbished Desktop & Laptops For Sale House calls (let me come to you!) Drop Offs & Remote Services are Available All credit cards accepted
