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2A — BAKER CITY HERALD TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 NURSE Continued from Page 1A T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald January 5, 1971 An attitude of optimism among cattle buyers, good buyer participation, many consignments and good stock all made for a better than average feeder cattle sale yester- day at the Baker livestock auction. The sale saw $415,137.68 change hands and offered 2,511 head for sale from 35 local consigners. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 5, 1996 EL DORADO PASS — Jeff Repp grimaces as the thin alu- minum pole between his gloved hands strikes the frozen ground with a hollow clank. The tube is designed to measure snow, but today it’s as superfl uous as the snowshoes on Repp’s feet. To Northeastern Oregon irrigators, most of whom de- pend on mountain snow to fi ll the streams and reservoirs from which they water their crops, that clank creates a specter of dusty fi elds and silent sprinklers. Repp measured just 3.6 inches of snow at this high- way pass between Unity and Ironside on Dec. 28, and at least an inch of that was hoar frost. At the same time last year the pole passed through 16 inches of snow before it reached the ground. Brock’s father, who is 97, owns the Pondosa Store along Highway 203 near Medical Springs, about 20 miles north- east of Baker City. Although Brock’s current job involves talking to people on the phone rather than treating them in person, she said there are similarities with her previous work in nursing. She asks people how they’re feeling, and talks to them about any symptoms they or other members of their house- holds are having. “I gather as much informa- tion as I can,” Brock said. “If they’re feeling OK, it’s usually a light and cheery conver- sations. It depends on the individual and how they’re feeling. It’s really all about them.” Brock said she believes her recent experience in treating COVID-19 patients is benefi - cial in case investigation and contact tracing because she is familiar with the common symptoms. That helps her answer ques- tions from the people she inter- views about what they should expect in terms of symptoms. And Brock understands the circumstances that warrant a person seeking immediate medical care. “As a nurse I have a background of treating these conditions,” she said. “I can give insight to them about the symptoms to watch for.” Brock said most of the peo- ple she talks with are at home, but she has also spoken to a few who were in the hospital at the time due to COVID-19. Although she’s accustomed to treating patients in a hands- on way, Brock said she also appreciates the advantages of doing work over the phone. “I really enjoy visiting with people,” she said. “With the phone I meet a lot more contacts than I ever could in person.” Brock said her chief goal is to make people feel comfort- able, which can be a challenge when the purpose of her call is a potentially dangerous virus. “I try to establish some rapport right away over the phone,” Brock said. “I assure people I’m there to help them and answer their questions. If people don’t trust you they’re not going to talk to you.” Brock said she appreci- ates that her job gives her a chance to answer people’s questions and, potentially, to ease their minds in a fright- ening situation. “I see myself as an educa- tor,” Brock said. “I feel like education is a huge part of what nursing is about.” Although her work as a case investigator and contact tracer doesn’t afford Brock the chance to treat patients directly, she said it’s “not frus- trating at all” to do her work over the phone. “I still get to do the educa- tional piece,” Brock said. “And people are so thankful. People O BITUARIES Dan Harmon 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald January 5, 2011 The cold snap that invaded Baker County the last week of 2010 and then lingered into the new year hasn’t shat- tered any records for frigidity. But its combination of duration and depth of chill is noteworthy nonetheless. By those measures, this episode ranks as the most arctic here in the past 15 years. The temperature at the airport slunk below zero on fi ve consecutive days. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald January 6, 2020 Idaho Power is offering to pay half the cost, up to $10,000, to hire a consultant to help Baker County fi nd ways to bring more visitors to the county’s fi nancially ail- ing Hewitt and Holcomb parks near Richland. The Boise company made the offer in a recent letter responding to a letter from Bill Harvey, chairman of the Baker County Board of Commissioners. In the letter, Brett Dumas, Idaho Power’s director of environmental affairs, wrote that “While we do not feel it is the responsibility of our ratepayers or share owners to take on the additional cost burden of operating and maintaining Hewitt and Holcomb parks, we are committed to the future vitality of these parks.” Dumas wrote that hiring a consultant could help county offi cials come up with strategies for bringing more visi- tors to the area, and thus boosting revenue from the two parks on the Powder River arm of Brownlee Reservoir. “Idaho Power believes generating ideas to enhance tourism interest in these parks is one of the best opportu- nities to ensure these parks continue to serve the citizens of Baker County in the years to come,” Dumas wrote. Baker County collected a yearly average of about $57,680 from the two parks during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 fi scal years through a combination of camping fees, sea- son passes and sales of ice, fi rewood and water. O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, Jan. 2 1 — 4 — 7 — 27 — 46 — 47 Next jackpot: $6.6 million POWERBALL, Jan. 2 3 — 4 — 11 — 41 — 67 PB 5 Next jackpot: $410 million MEGA MILLIONS, Jan. 1 8 ± 24 — 53 — 68 — 69 Mega 7 Next jackpot: $432 million WIN FOR LIFE, Jan. 2 9 — 44 — 56 — 68 PICK 4, Jan. 3 • 1 p.m.: 9 —1 — 4 — 4 • 4 p.m.: 8 — 8 — 8 — 8 • 7 p.m.: 8 — 0 — 7 — 9 • 10 p.m.: 2 — 2 — 3 — 5 LUCKY LINES, Jan. 3 1-7-12-13-20-23-25-29 Next jackpot: $74,000 S ENIOR M ENUS ■ WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti with beef sauce, capri vegetables, garlic bread, green salad, cake ■ THURSDAY: Roasted turkey with cranberries, stuffi ng, green beans, roll, beet-and-onion salad, cheesecake ■ FRIDAY: Beef pot roast, baby red potatoes, green beans, rolls, fruit, chocolate ice cream ■ MONDAY (Jan. 11): Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, winter-blend vegetables, rolls, Jell-O with fruit, lemon squares ■ TUESDAY (Jan. 12): Turkey noodle soup and turkey sandwich, pea-and-onion salad, brownies 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. Meals must be picked up; 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 © 2021 are not thrilled at being diagnosed (with COVID-19). But it’s reassuring to them to have somebody following up. Many people say they were waiting for a call. People are really glad that somebody is out there looking out for them.” Brock said only on “rare occasions” has she called someone who declined to talk with her. “That’s OK too,” she said. “What they do with the infor- mation is up to them. All we can do is try.” After a hectic 10 months, in which she’s confronted COVID-19 in multiple ways, Brock said she’s pleased to be living, and working, in Baker County. “It’s a great job — very rewarding and fulfi lling,” she said. “I feel like I’m making a difference in the community.” And perhaps making some- thing else too. “Hopefully when they get off the phone with me I’ve made a friend.” in the Baker DeMolay, as well as being a Knight Commander of the Court of Dan Harmon, 85, of Baker City and Honor in the Baker Valley of the Scottish Richland, died on Dec. 21, 2020, at Saint Rite. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Most important to Dan was his work Boise. as a Shriner. Dan served as Outer Guard A celebration of Dan’s life will take of the El Korah Temple in Wilsonville. place in Baker City when the weather One of his greatest honors was serv- is warming, the date and time to be an- ing on the Board of Governors of the nounced. Portland Shriners Hospital for Children Daniel Floyd David Harmon was born in 1988-1989. Dan was also known for his on June 23, 1935, at Toledo, Oregon, to leadership within the East-West Shrine LaRoy and Hilda (Voss) Harmon. He Football Game Committee. He was Game was raised and educated Chairman in 1988 and 1989, and had a in Toledo, graduating from reputation for personally helping make Toledo High School in 1953. Oregon’s game one of the most successful After a year studying and in the country. playing football at Oregon Dan is survived by his daughter, State University in Corval- Elizabeth Harmon and Randy Jorgenson lis, he joined the U.S. Army of Richland; his son, James Harmon of Dan and served his country from Pendleton; his brother, David Esquivel, Harmon and sister, Josephine Esquivel; his 1954 to 1956. On March 22, 1958, Dan grandchildren, Griffi n Hale and his wife, married Nancy Ann Gardner at New- Laura, Amanda Lindsay and her hus- port. Together they had three children: band, Brian, Laura Hale and her partner, Gregory, Elizabeth and James. Dan and Jimmy Smith, Austin Harmon and Nancy moved their family from the Or- his wife, Keisha, Aurora Harmon and egon Coast to Baker City in 1972. Deanna Harmon; 12 great-grandchildren; Dan enjoyed a career with Oregon and several nieces and nephews. State Police from 1959 to 1985, rising Dan was preceded in death by his through the ranks from patrolman in father, LaRoy Harmon; his mother, Hilda Newport and Tillamook, to fi rst sergeant (Voss) Esquivel; his stepfather, Igna- of the Baker City offi ce. On his off time, cio Esquivel; his wife, Nancy; his son, he enjoyed spending time with his family, Gregory; and his brothers, Sidney and especially his grandchildren, mining for Monte. gold up in Sumpter, fi shing for steelhead, The family suggests memorial contri- and hunting for elk, deer and pheasants. butions to the Portland Shriners Hospital With his wife, Nancy, he was a member of for Children through Tami’s Pine Valley many fraternal organizations, including Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, the Baker City chapters of the Elks and OR 97834. Online condolences can be the Eagles. made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral One of Dan and Nancy’s passions was home.com their membership in, and volunteer work Quinten Stephens through, the Freemasons and Masonic appendant bodies. Dan was a Past Mas- Haines, 1995-2020 Quinten James Stephens, 25, of ter of Baker Lodge No. 47, Oregon A. F. Haines, died on Dec. 24, 2020, at Fruit- & A. M. He and Nancy were active in the Eastern Star, and Dan was involved land, Idaho. Baker City, Richland, 1935-2020 A celebration of his life took place on Jan. 2. Quin was born on Sept. 28, 1995, at La Grande to Delbert and Sam (Janelle) Stephens. He graduated high school from the North Powder Charter School in 2014. Quin was an all-star foot- ball player; he also played Quinten basketball very well. Stephens After high school, Quin worked as a rancher and a horse trainer. He was a cowboy; he worked at the Roaring Springs Ranch, and his last place of employment was the Beef Northwest feedlot. Quin loved sports, riding horses, working cattle, and breaking horses. He taught him- self how to play the guitar and took up leather working, which he loved to do. Quin won two buckles riding ranch saddle broncs; he loved to ride, but he mostly chose to ride in rodeos that gave the winners a cash prize rather than buckles. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he was an avid Trump supporter. Quinten is survived by his parents, Delbert and Sam (Whiting) Stephens of Haines; his brothers, Michael Stephens of Klamath Falls, Dustin Stephens of North Powder, and Ethan Stephens of Haines; his sisters, Jessi- lyn Kandle of Redding, California, and Savanah Carrico of Rexburg, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Stephens; and his brother, Rick Stephens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quin Stephens memorial fund (Umpqua Bank) through Gray’s West & Co. 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To leave an online condolence for Quin’s family, go to www.grayswestco. com N EWS OF R ECORD DEATHS Harley S. Derrick: 86, of Fruitland, Idaho, previously of Ontario and Halfway, died Dec. 29, 2020, at Saint Alphonsus Hospital in Boise. Bowman Funeral Parlor is in charge of arrangements. Vickie Lee Stevenson: 73, of Baker City, died on Jan. 2, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her lov- ing family. Memorial contributions can be made to the Baker City Lions Club through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To leave an online condolence for Vickie’s fam- ily, go to www.grayswestco.com FUNERAL PENDING Kathleen Mitchell: Recitation of the rosary will be Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Baker City. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales, with interment following at the Haines Cemetery. Attendees are asked to wear masks, and social distancing will be observed at both services. Donations in Kathleen’s memory can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital through Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814. To light a candle in Kathleen’s memory, go to www.colestributecenter.com POLICE LOG Baker City Police SECOND-DEGREE THEFT (Multnomah County warrant): Makayla Paige Lafferty, 23, of 3220 Campbell St., 3:38 a.m. Sunday, in the 2300 block of Clark Street; cited and released. UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY INTO A MOTOR VEHICLE and SECOND- DEGREE CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Kody Allen McManus, 24, of Rich- land, 4:19 a.m. Saturday, on Myrtle Street; cited and released. FAILURE TO APPEAR (two Baker County Circuit Court war- rants): Sydne Presten Lee Baltzell, 22, of 1139 Elm St., 4:19 a.m. Saturday, on Myrtle Street; cited and released. FAILURE TO APPEAR (two Baker County Circuit Court war- rants): Tamara Kay Fine, 47, of Baker City, 1:56 p.m. Saturday, at Washington Avenue and Chestnut Street; jailed. FAILURE TO APPEAR (Baker County Circuit Court warrant): Jestin Lee Harding, 37, transient, 5:19 p.m. Friday, in the 2300 block of Resort Street; jailed. Crime reports FIRST-DEGREE CRIMINAL MIS- CHIEF: In the 3700 block of Auburn Avenue at an unknown date and time; Julie Davis, 42, of Baker City, reported the bed of her 2008 Ford F250 pickup truck sustained damage of more than $1,000 while parked in the driveway at her home. SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY: At 2815 E St., between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; Donald Humphress, 57, reported that the building that has housed Dick’s Bike shop was entered by burglars who removed wood panels from the outside of the building; dam- age was estimated at $100. Police seized a backpack and gloves left inside the building. John Shep- herd, an adjacent property owner, reported that between Dec. 17 and Jan. 1 the garage at his home was entered. 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