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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 Bureau of Land Management urges caution as fire danger remains high T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald September 4, 1970 Most Reverend Francis P. Leipzig, D.D. Bishop of Baker, will celebrate his Golden Jubilee in the priesthood and twentieth year as Bishop of Baker at a Pontifi cal Mass in St. Francis Cathedral, Baker, on Sept. 10, 1970. His Eminence, James Francis Cardinal McIntyre, retired Archbishhop of Los Angeles, will preside in the sanctuary. This event marks the fi rst time in the history of the Pacifi c Northwest that a Roman Catholic Cardinal — a Prince of the Church — has participated in an offi cial function in this area. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald September 4, 1995 When Windows 95 debuted earlier this month there was some concerns voiced nationwide about how well the computer program would be received. Computer experts in Baker City expressed mixed feel- ings about the new program. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald September 3, 2010 The class of 1943 had quite the childhood — surviving the Great Depression and then going straight into World War II. But those aren’t the main stories Baker High classmates told during their 67-year reunion Saturday in Baker City. A certain algebra teacher named Carl Kligel was the main topic. “Remember how he could land the book?” Freida (Wood) George said to her tablemates. “He could stand at the front of the room and throw a book at you no matter where you sat,” Clarene (Powell) Rohner said. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald September 4, 2019 Brian Sigler has to hover his helicopter so precisely that he can dip a bucket dangling 150 feet below his aircraft into a container scarcely bigger than a toddler’s wading pool. Also he once had to fl y over the Las Vegas Strip and gently place six air conditioners on the roof of a hotel. Sigler, it hardly needs to be said, values visibility. Which is among the many reasons he has such an affi n- ity for the Kaman K-MAX. “When I look out I don’t even see the aircraft,” Sigler, 37, said Tuesday morning as he stood beside the noticeably narrow helicopter in a grassy fi eld on the west side of the Baker City Airport. “The best thing about it is visibility. I can look out from both sides. It’s real nice to fl y.” He was waiting for the call to do just that. Sigler, who lives in Bend and works for Central Cop- ters of Bozeman, Montana, was ready to take off on a 25-minute fl ight across Baker County to the 204 Cow fi re southwest of Unity, where he can douse hot spots with 660 gallons of water. Sigler and the helicopter’s mechanic, Tim Foust, are part of a veritable air armada stationed at the Airport to help ground crews corral the fi re, which has burned about 8,800 acres since it was started by lightning Aug. 9 on the Malheur National Forest. The Bureau of Land Management’s Vale District is urging outdoor recreation- ists to be careful during the Labor Day weekend as the fi re danger remains high, and many restrictions are still in effect. The National Weather Service is forecasting hot, dry weather, with possible record high temperatures, during the holiday weekend. Cooler temperatures earli- er this week didn’t reduce the risk of human-caused blazes, said Al Crouch, fi re preven- tion and mitigation specialist for the Vale District, which includes BLM land in Baker County. “The weather has been cooling slightly, but that doesn’t mean it’s not dry,” Crouch stated in a press re- lease. “The threat of wildfi res hasn’t diminished.” Several of the largest wildfi res on the Vale District were human-caused, includ- ing the Indian Creek fi re, which started Aug. 16 and burned about 48,000 acres in Malheur County between Juntura and Vale. Wildfi re season is expected to continue into October, Crouch said. Open burning, including campfi res, is still restricted on BLM lands. Cross-country driving of any motor vehicle, including ATVs, is prohibited, as is parking on dry grass or other vegetation. Hot exhaust systems can cause a wildfi re. BLM suggests these pre- cautions for people who are sighting in a rifl e or target shooting: • Avoid shooting on hot, dry, or windy days. • Shoot in areas free of vegetation and place targets on bare dirt. • The use of metal targets is currently prohibited, as they create sparks. Instead, use paper or cardboard targets. The use of exploding targets is also prohibited. • Steel and copper core ammunition have a higher chance of creating a spark when they hit a hard object like a rock. Lead core bullets are preferred as they are less likely to cause a spark. • Incendiary and tracer ammunition is prohibited. DOG DEATHS Continued from Page 1A One of the dog owners, Patty Bennett, 52, lost her mixed-breed 5-year-old dog, Eric, Monday afternoon. Bennett lives on First Street just two houses off High- way 30 near the gas station at the north end of Haines. Bennett said her dachshund-shih tzu-chihuaua mix had been just fi ne earlier in the day when she took Eric, his mother dog, Tippy, and her Jack Rus- sell terrier, Barney, on their usual 2-mile walk on Coyote Peak east of Haines. When they returned, she left the dogs out in her fenced yard to take a phone call. Afterward, she said, Eric experienced something like a grand mal seizure and never recovered. It was an hour or more before he died, she said. She reported the death to the Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Jeff Spencer and Bennett’s 17-year-old son, Clayton, took the dog’s body to the Baker Animal Clinic. Bennett said veterinarian Matt Kerns will examine the body to deter- — Patty Bennett, Haines resident whose dog, Eric, died Monday mine a cause of death. While the Sheriff’s Department has received reports of six dog deaths since Sunday, Bennett said the tally, accord- ing to neighbors, was at nine Tuesday morning, with Eric being the latest vic- tim. The dog deaths have taken place in a three-block area of the community, she said. Bennett said her dogs have all been healthy and generally spend most days in her fenced yard with her, except during their daily walks. There was no sign of illness in her other two dogs Tuesday, she said. 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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 Crouch said. “Thank you for doing your part to help our fi refi ghters in the battle against wildfi re.” For more information about fi re restrictions, go to https://www.blm.gov/offi ce/ vale-districtoffi ce. “We couldn’t come up with anyone we thought would do it,” she said of her talk with neighbors. Bennett said losing her dog, Eric, was a blow to her family. They are still recovering from losing her husband, Andrew Dennis, who died from a fall while hunting in the Wallowa Moun- tains in September 2019. “I don’t even know what to think,” she said. “We’re still trying to work our way through my husband dying and somebody poisons our dog — and wow!” McClay urges Haines residents to keep their dogs in their yards and to closely monitor them for signs or symp- toms of illness or changes in behavior. Those whose dogs suffer seizures are advised to seek veterinary help. She also encouraged Haines resi- dents to report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff’s Department at 541- 523-6415, and to report any additional information about the dog deaths as the investigation continues. No similar reports have been made from other areas of the county, McClay said. O BITUARY 1952. After serving in the Navy for four years, Chuck was hired on as a techni- The world lost one of its very best on cian with Idaho Power Company during Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, when Charles D. the early construction of the Brownlee Butler died just 2 weeks Dam. He spent the next 30 years in sev- shy of his 91st birthday eral capacities. For many years, Chuck in Baker City of natural was the superintendent of the opera- causes with his loving wife tions at the Hells Canyon Complex. by his side. Chuck and Ellen Utley were married A private family celebra- in 1951. Chuck and Ellen had three Chuck tion took place. wonderful children: Mark, Diana and Butler Chuck was born on Scott. After Ellen’s death in 1973, Chuck Sept. 12, 1929, at Salida, married Joan Patterson. Joan brought Colorado. He was the fourth child of fi ve along her three children: Paige, Tim and siblings born to Gladys Mae and Turner Tracy. Chuck embraced Joan’s children Thomas Butler. Charles and his siblings as his own. had a great childhood, settling in Boise Upon retirement, Chuck and Joan during World War II. moved to Richland. Chuck’s favorite out- Chuck graduated from Boise High door activities included huckleberrying, School as the student body president in elk hunting, fi shing, helping neighbors 1948. He was very active in both student and organizations with electrical work, government and athletics. Shortly after the snowmobile club, and numerous graduation, he joined the Navy where he other community activities. His most attended electrical school. treasured activity in retirement was the He served on the Search and Rescue game of golf and watching Boise State Patrol Craft No. 1172 in the South football. Pacifi c and was honorably discharged in In 2012, Chuck and Joan made their Baker City, 1929-2020 MEGABUCKS, Aug. 31 • It’s a good idea to have a shovel and water or a fi re extinguisher handy when shooting, just in case. “We all share in the re- sponsibility in protecting our public lands and keeping our communities safe from fi re,” “I don’t even know what to think. We’re still trying to work our way through my husband dying and somebody poisons our dog.” Chuck Butler O REGON L OTTERY Photo by Al Crouch/Bureau of Land Management The Indian Creek fi re burning Aug. 17 along Highway 20 in Malheur County between Juntura and Vale. N EWS OF R ECORD DEATHS FUNERALS PENDING Betty Kimbell: 90, of Baker City, died Aug. 31, 2020, at her home with her good friends by her side. Arrangements are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online con- dolences can be made at www. tamispinevalleyfuneralhome. com Marian Elizabeth Brown: 93, of Baker City, died Aug. 27, 2020, at her home. Her memorial service may be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church or the Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle for Marian or to leave a condolence for the family, go to www.gray- swestco.com Kristin “Kris” Barr: There will be a celebration of her life on Wednesday, Sept. 2, begin- ning at 4 p.m. at the Haines Stampede Rodeo Arena in Haines. Doug Connelly, Scott Knox and Greg Pierce will be offi ciating. There will be a reception after the conclusion of the Celebration of Life. The location and address will be printed in the memorial folders given at the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Vapor Ministries through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in memory of Kris or to leave a condolence for the family, go to www.grayswestco.com See News of Record/Page 3A fi nal move to Baker City. Their home is on the Baker City golf course where he loved to sit and watch all the golfers. Chuck is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joan Butler; his six children: Mark Butler (Lisa), Diana McLean (Jerry), Scott Butler (Suzi), Paige Matlock, Tim Patterson and Tracy McKinney (Jerry); 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; his brother, Bill Butler (Doris); and numerous nephews and nieces. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Herbert Butler and brother, Thomas Butler; his sister-in-law, Melba Butler; his sister, Mildred Imel; and his brother-in-law, Leslie Imel. For those who would like to make a donation in honor of Chuck, the family suggests the Panhandle Snowmobile Club or the Hilary Bonn Benevolent Fund through Tami’s Pine Valley Fu- neral Home & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.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