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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2020 O BITUARIES Janice Smull Survivors include her brother, Denny (Gerry) Edwards of Hermiston; daugh- Janice Marlene (Edwards) Smull, 82, ter, Danna (Floyd) Morgan of Baker of Baker City, died peacefully at home, City, daughter, Celeste (Vance) Bennett Aug. 25, 2020. of Nevada, son, Dale Smull of Durkee, There will be a viewing daughter, Molly Smull of Baker City, Friday, Aug. 28, at Gray’s daughter-in-law, Cheryl (Dan) Axness of West & Co., 1500 Dewey Boise; seven grandchildren, Corey Smith Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. of Baker City, Beamus, Cooper and Dun- Her graveside service will can Bennett of Nevada, Jared (Amanda) take place at Mount Hope Smull of Durkee, Jillona (Danny) Fran- Janice Cemetery on Saturday, gipani of Scappoose, and Raina Smull of Smull Aug. 29, at 1 p.m. There Portland; six great-grandchildren, and will be an outdoor celebra- one great-great grandchild. tion of life to follow at 3 p.m. at the home She was preceded in death by her of Danna and Floyd Morgan, 36996 parents, Leonard and Zena Edwards; Highway 245 (Unity and Sumpter Junc- mother-in-law, Daisy; her former tion). husband, George; her daughter-in-law, Janice was born on June 21, 1938, to Sharry Smull; and her son, Christopher, John Leonard and Zena Beryl (Lewis) and his son, her grandson, Lance. Edwards in Baker City. She was the In lieu of fl owers, Janice asked that fi rst child born, 2 years before her donations be made to Eastern Oregon brother, Gene Dennis “Denny” Edwards. Regional Theatre for renovation of the She attended Baker City schools and Orpheum Theatre through Gray’s West was very active in high school clubs: & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey National Honor Society, vice president, Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a Girls League, Nugget, Pep Club, Drill candle in memory of Janice or to leave Team, Tri-Hi-Y, Choir Namater, Quill a condolence for the family, go to www. and Scroll, Makeup Crew, Banquet grayswestco.com Co-Chairman, and Sports Princess. This Betty Lissman is where she met her future husband, Baker City, 1937-2020 George Smull. They were married on Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Lissman, 83, Nov. 9, 1956, for 26 years. of Baker City, died Aug. 21, After graduation Janice went to Radiation Technician school in Portland, 2020, surrounded by family. A celebration of Betty’s Oregon. But school soon had to be put on hold as she and George were blessed life will take place later, with with fi ve children, Danna, Celeste, Dale, the date, time and place to be announced. Christopher “Cas” and Molly. Janice Betty Betty was born on April enjoyed working as a swimming teacher and lifeguard during her children’s early 1, 1937, at Nampa, Idaho, to Lissman Russell and Louise (Loomis) years. Smith. She attended school at King Hill, After Molly’s second birthday, Janice went back to school in Caldwell, Idaho, Idaho, to sixth grade and graduated from Nyssa High School in Oregon. She mar- and received her Radiation Technician Certifi cation in 1970. She went to work ried James Dayton Lissman on Jan. 15, 1954, and they recently celebrated their at St. Elizabeth Hospital and retired, 66th wedding anniversary. May 10, 2000, with 39 years of service. Betty spent three years in Portland She was also honored with a room dedi- cated to her for over 35 years of serving as a carpenter’s wife and a mother. She returned to Nyssa and became a farmer’s Baker City residents. wife and school bus driver. She not only She spent time in retirement caring drove students to school but to many for her mother, Zena, visiting her three times a day. She enjoyed playing bridge other events including the World’s Fair. with her mother and their friends at the Betty, the youngest of fi ve, surrounded herself with not only her fi ve children but Golf Course and the homes of bridge club members. She won the Millie Heiz- also numerous others from her school bus er award in 2017 and in 2018 she began route, neighbors and family friends. The teaching people how to play bridge. She house always had a lively crew. Once her fi ve kids were in school she played three weeks ago, earning high score with her partner, Danae Simonski, started working for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service at Duplicate Bridge. She enjoyed recording family history in Baker City. She advanced to program supervisor in the state offi ce in Portland and events through photography. She loved to travel when she could and being after training in every county in Oregon. Her work was so valued in the Depart- involved in Baker City events and or- ganizing class reunions. It was at one of ment of Agriculture that she was sent the class reunions that she re-connected to Washington, D.C., multiple times a with a former classmate, Bill Moragne. year. After 20 years of service she was recognized with numerous awards for her Bill and Janice enjoyed spending time exceptional contributions in conservation together from that point on. Janice had many special friends and programs, exemplary service, distin- valued their friendships immensely. She guished achievement and excellence in leadership. had a big heart and was always ready Throughout her life she supported to lend a hand. At Thanksgiving the family would often fi nd an extra place at her children, grandchildren and great- the holiday table for those at work who grandchildren in programs such as Little League, 4-H, and FFA. She was the head didn’t have a place to go. cheerleader and team grandma at many She leaves her family (fi ve genera- of their sporting events. tions) remembering her gentle spirit, After retirement, she and her hus- generosity, and big hugs. Baker City, 1938-2020 T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald August 28, 1970 The board of directors of the Anthony Lakes Corpora- tion announced today a statement of the conditions at the ski area and effects of the Forest Service decision to reject recent bids for road construction. Under the new direction of area manager, Keith Petrie, the area rose from fi nancial chaos to a position of sol- vency during the 1969-70 ski season. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald August 28, 1995 The Crawfi sh prescribed natural fi re has gained a few more acres the past week, but cold nights and cool days have blocked the 297-acre blaze from doing more than nibble at its southwest corner. The fi re, which is about two miles southwest of An- thony Lakes, is creeping downhill toward Crawfi sh Creek and has little fuel in its path. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald August 27, 2010 The thousands who have been wondering for more than three years which roads on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest will remain open to motor vehicles will have to continue to exercise their patience. The fi nal environmental impact statement for the for- est’s Travel Management plan is scheduled to be fi nished in March 2011, Wallowa-Whitman Supervisor Steve Ellis said this week. But he doubts any roads will be offi cially closed to motor vehicles (the plan doesn’t affect snowmobiles) until 2012. In January of this year Ellis, who has the fi nal say on the plan, said he expected to make a decision by late summer. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald August 28, 2019 For the second time this summer, tests have detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in the Keating Val- ley about 15 miles east of Baker City. Three batches of mosquitoes trapped on Aug. 15 were infected with the virus, which the bugs can transmit to people, according to the Baker Valley Vector Control District. The fi rst positive test was from a “pool” of mosquitoes trapped July 9 in Keating Valley. A pool consists of about 50 mosquitoes. No mosquitoes trapped in Baker Valley, or elsewhere in the 200,000-acre Vector Control District, which includes most of Baker, Bowen and Keating valleys, have tested positive for the virus this summer. District manager Matt Hutchinson said employees have been spraying for mosquitoes in the Keating area, and will continue to do so until mosquito numbers drop. There have been three confi rmed human cases of West Nile virus in Oregon this year — two in Malheur County and one in Harney County, according to the Oregon Health Authority. The virus has been found this summer in mosquitoes in three counties in addition to Baker — Morrow (47 pools have tested positive), Umatilla (7 pools) and Malheur (4 pools). O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Aug. 24 11 — 29 — 36 — 38 — 42 — 45 Next jackpot: $1 million POWERBALL, Aug. 22 19 — 30 — 36 — 42 — 66 PB 14 Next jackpot: $37 million MEGA MILLIONS, Aug. 25 8 — 10 — 15 — 17 — 57 Mega 12 Next jackpot: $68 million WIN FOR LIFE, Aug. 24 32 — 45 — 54 — 77 PICK 4, Aug. 25 • 1 p.m.: 3 — 2 — 7 — 4 • 4 p.m.: 5 — 9 — 4 — 8 • 7 p.m.: 0 — 0 — 1 — 6 • 10 p.m.: 2 — 1 — 6 — 5 LUCKY LINES, Aug. 25 St. Helens, 1937-2020 Thomas Doyle Craft, 83, died Aug. 3, 2020, at his home in St. Helens. There will be a graveside service in Thomas’ honor on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery in Baker City. There will be a reception to follow, location to be announced by the family. Thomas was born on April 2, 1937, at Lake City, Arkan- sas, to Louise and Thomas Craft. He spent most of his life on his property in Hermiston, while working Thomas as a truck driver. Craft Thomas loved working his ground with his tractor, road trips to visit family and friends, and going to the coast. And he sure wouldn’t miss any concerts to see his favorite country singers. He was fortunate enough to see his favorite country singer, Travis Tritt, perform many times. Thomas is survived by his brothers, Dwayne Craft of Gassville, Arkansas, and Dennis (Marie) Craft of Gatesville, Texas; his sons, Rick Craft of St. Helens, and Bob Craft of Sandy; his grandchildren, Ricky Craft, David (Jodie) Craft, Matt (Dawn) Craft and Courtney Craft; his great- grandchildren, Jakob Craft, Jonah Craft, Julian Craft and Kennedy Lynn Craft; and numerous cousins, in-laws, nephews, nieces and friends. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Matt Craft; his mother, Louise Jane Craft; and his brother, Daniel Dale Craft. To leave an online condolence for Thomas’ family, go to www.grayswestco. com or www.columbiafh.com Next jackpot: $50,000 ■ FRIDAY: Hot turkey sandwich, stuffi ng with gravy, carrots, broccoli-bacon salad, apple crisp ■ MONDAY (Aug. 31): Chicken broccoli Alfredo over fettuccine, mixed vegetables, biscuit, carrot-raisin salad, brownies ■ TUESDAY (Sept. 1): Barbecued meatballs, rice pilaf, broccoli-blend vegetables, bread, green salad, bread pudding ■ WEDNESDAY (Sept. 2): Salisbury steak, potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, gelatin with fruit, cake ■ THURSDAY (Sept. 3): Chef’s salad, breadsticks, cottage cheese with fruit, 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. C ONTACT THE H ERALD 1668 Resort St. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 Thomas Craft N EWS OF R ECORD 3-8-9-16-17-22-27-31 S ENIOR M ENUS Telephone: 541-523-3673 Fax: 541-833-6414 band, James, built their dream home in McMinnville. Betty volunteered at the McMinnville Library and contributed 1,000 hours to the OSU Master Gardener Program. Betty was known for her incredible humor, her collection of a wide variety of pets and showed her love with baking for family and friends. Her cinnamon rolls were to die for. In addition she held very high standards for a beautiful home and well-manicured yard. Betty was an inspiration and she will be missed. Betty is survived by her husband, James, of Baker City; her sons, Charles (Sandy) Lissman of Boring, and Lorrin (Sue) Lissman of Goldendale, Washington; her daughters, Barbara (Dennis) Baller of Carlton, and Sam (Mike) Sullivan of Baker City; her son-in-law, Billy Jimmy of La Grande; her brother, Edward (Phyllis) Smith of Parma, Idaho; as well as her 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and her beloved four-legged companion, Tinkerbell. Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Willy Smith; her sisters, Claudia Cramer and Lenore Pounds; her daughter, Cheri Jimmy; and her great-grandson, Cole Satterlee. Those who would like to make a dona- tion in memory of Betty may do so to Best Friends of Baker (animal shelter, rescue and care) through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR97834. Online condolences can be made at www.tamis pinevalleyfuneralhome.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 DEATHS Leo Keith Coller: 78, of Baker City, died Aug. 23, 2020, at Meadowbrook Place. A celebra- tion of his life is planned for Friday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Harvest Church, 3720 Birch St., with Pastor Brad Phillips offi ciat- ing. To light a candle or to leave a condolence for Leo’s family, go to www.colestributecenter.com Robert James Akers: 71, of Brownsville, Oregon, died unex- pectedly while spending time at Anthony Lakes on Aug. 23, 2020. No services are planned at this time. To light a candle in memory of Robert or to leave a condo- lence for his family, go to www. grayswestco.com Zelma Bates: 87, a longtime Baker City resident died Aug. 20, 2020, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Arrange- ments are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences may be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral home.com FUNERALS PENDING Beatrix ‘Trixie’ Pennock: Traditional graveside service will be Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland. Due to COVID-19 regulations, those attending are asked to bring their own chairs and masks and to remember the 6-foot social distancing requirements. In lieu of fl owers, the family encour- ages memorial donations in Trixie’s name to be made to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834, so that Trixie’s legacy may include helping other sick children be healed. Online con- dolences can be made at www. tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com 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) POLICE LOG Baker City Police POST-PRISON SUPERVISION VIOLATION (Baker County Parole and Probation detainer) and DRIVING WHILE OPERATOR’S LICENSE SUSPENDED, AT- TEMPTING TO ELUDE A POLICE OFFICER, RECKLESS DRIV- ING and DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS (a second count of DUII alleges that the defendant had previously been convicted of the crime three times in the 10 years’ prior to the most recent arrest —on July 14, 2017, and Aug. 19, 2019, in Malheur County and on March 26, 2018, in Baker County): Jeremy Michael Clawson, 31, of 1950 Edgewater St., 2:27 p.m. Monday, in the 1900 block of Main Street on the parole viola- tion detainer; the other charges stem from an incident that allegedly took place about 11:45 p.m. Friday when Clawson failed to stop for police; Clawson was jailed on the Parole hold. Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU- ENCE OF INTOXICANTS: Brady C. 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