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.
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MEGA MILLIONS, Jan. 1
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Mega
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WIN FOR LIFE, Jan. 2
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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.
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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. Shepherd reported that a
bicycle valued at $500 and miscel-
laneous tools and parts valued
at $500 were left in the garage.
Police Chief Ray Duman said the
two burglaries appear related; the
investigation is continuing.
Baker County Sheriff’s
Offi ce
CONTEMPT OF COURT (Baker
County Justice Court warrant)
and UNLAWFUL POSSESSION
OF METHAMPHETAMINE (Baker
County Circuit Court warrant)
and two Union County warrants:
Brandy Dawn Arthur, 28, of Baker
City, 5:19 p.m. Friday, in the 2300
block of Resort Street; cited and
released.
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