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A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021 SMOKE B AKER C OUNTY C ALENDAR ■ BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Wednesday, July 21, 9 a.m. at the Courthouse, 1995 Third St. T URNING B ACK THE P AGES 50 YEARS AGO from the Democrat-Herald July 19, 1971 Baker’s All-Stars and the top Ontario team, the Beavers, bump heads for the District three regional Babe Ruth tour- nament championship tonight at seven o’clock as a result of their performances Saturday and Sunday. 25 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald July 19, 1996 BURNS — Baker’s Little League all-star baseball team needs to win just one more game to earn a berth at the state tournament in Gresham. Baker beat the Pendleton Americans 8-4 in a semifi nal game Thursday at the district tournament. Baker has won all four of its games. Derrick Riggs struck out fi ve Pendleton batters in fi ve innings and allowed six hits and four runs. Sean Kinney pitched the fi nal inning and struck out three. Baker had 11 hits against Pendleton’s best pitcher. Doug Hofmann hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning. 10 YEARS AGO from the Baker City Herald July 20, 2011 The federal government has decided against formal protection for the whitebark pine, a high-elevation tree that is common in the Elkhorn and Wallowa mountains but has been harmed over the past 30 years by beetle infestations, a fungal disease and the absence of fi re. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday that although the whitebark’s plight warrants its listing as a threatened or endangered species, other species are a higher priority. ONE YEAR AGO from the Baker City Herald July 21, 2020 A fi re season that’s so far been tranquil in Northeastern Oregon could become more boisterous later this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting the recent run of warm temperature to persist for at least several more days, along with an increasing chance of thunder- storms starting Wednesday. The possibility of storms is important because light- ning sparks a majority of wildfi res on public lands in the region. “That’s one of our bigger concerns,” said Noel Livings- ton, fi re staff offi cer for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Fire danger now is moderate on the Wallowa-Whitman. A computer model that estimates how much energy a fi re would release — a key indicator of the fi re danger — has been near or below average since June 1 but as of Monday was rising to near average in parts of the forest, Livingston said. “It’s starting to dry up,” Livingston said. Widespread rain during the latter half of May and the fi rst half of June pushed the fi re danger below average. O REGON L OTTERY MEGABUCKS, July 17 5 — 19 — 34 — 42 — 43 — 46 Next jackpot: $5.5 million POWERBALL, July 17 15 — 22 — 38 — 54 — 66 PB 3 Next jackpot: $161 million MEGA MILLIONS, July 16 24 — 25 — 47 — 52 — 57 Mega 24 Next jackpot: $128 million WIN FOR LIFE, July 17 31 — 57 — 58 — 60 PICK 4, July 18 • 1 p.m.: 3 — 5 — 1 — 3 • 4 p.m.: 2 — 2 — 6 — 0 • 7 p.m.: 7 — 9 — 0 — 6 • 10 p.m.: 2 — 9 — 4 — 2 LUCKY LINES, July 18 1-6-12-16-20-23-28-29 Next jackpot: $32,000 time was 102, La Grande’s was 83, and Ontario’s was 78. Other stations in Continued from Page A1 the region were in the “good” category, That blaze, which exceeded 300,000 including John Day (50), Burns (48) and acres on Sunday, July 18, is the nation’s Hermiston (25). biggest. Baker City’s air quality, which had On Monday morning, the air quality in been in the good category Friday, July 16, Baker City was the worst of any measur- began to deteriorate Saturday afternoon. ing stations in Oregon. The index rose into the “moderate” cat- During the morning, the air quality egory as of 5 p.m. Saturday, then into the index, measured by a sensor on the roof “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range at of the David J. Wheeler Federal Building, 2 a.m. on Sunday. 1550 Dewey Ave., ranged from 156 to 165. The index dropped back to the moder- That’s in the “unhealthy” category on ate range Sunday afternoon but then the air quality index (see boxed story, at jumped by 50 points, from 107 to 157, right). between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday. As of 8 a.m. on Monday, only one The Oregon Department of Environ- other measuring station — at Cove City mental Quality issued an air quality ad- Hall — was recording air quality in the visory for Baker County Monday morn- unhealthy category. Cove’s reading at ing, and the agency expects the advisory 8 a.m. was 151, compared with 156 in to continue at least through Wednesday, Baker City. July 21. Hourly updates at https://oraqi. Enterprise’s air quality index at that deq.state.or.us/home/map Public luncheon at the Senior Center, 2810 Cedar St., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $5 donation (60 and older), $7.50 for those under 60. 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 $10.75 for print only. Digital-only rates are $8.25. 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 GOOD 0 to 50 MODERATE 51 to 100 UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS 101 to 150 UNHEALTHY 151 to 200 VERY UNHEALTHY 201 to 300 O BITUARIES Rowena Royal Baker City, 1931-2021 It is with heavy hearts that her family marks the death of one of the sweet- est ladies on this earth, Rowena Mary Royal, 89, who died peacefully in her sleep June 24, 2021, early in the morn- ing at Settler’s Park Memory Care in Baker City. Rowena Mary Paulus was born on Aug. 11, 1931, at Los Angeles to Walter and Mabel (Briggs) Paulus, and sister, Joan Sanders, who was to become her best friend — they laughed all Rowena the time! As a young child, Royal she contracted tuberculo- sis, depending heavily on her family, especially her mother, for two years of her life. Rowena attended Franklin High School in Los Angeles and was a member of the drill team. She married Benedict C. Lager (Lucky), and they had two sons, Terry Michael Lager and Thomas Allan Lager. They later divorced. When the boys and her nephew, James Sanders, were young, Rowena and her sister took pride in choosing a theme and sewing matching Halloween costumes for the local school parade. On a few occasions, they walked away with awards for their creative efforts. On Sept. 9, 1967, she married the love of her life, Leland Harry Royal, in Saugus, California. Rowena worked as a bank teller at Crocker Citizens National Bank until she and Lee moved to Pine- hurst, California. She never missed a sporting event that the kids participated in from Pop Warner through high school. Lee ran a road crew through the Kings Canyon Park while she enjoyed reading and sewing as she was an accomplished seamstress (and knitting as well). She would sew shirts for the whole family and could repair and patch any article of clothing, which she did on a regular basis for the neighbors’ kids as well. She also loved to cook and feed people, mak- ing sure everyone always had enough to eat. She ALWAYS had chocolate chip cookies for everyone, just like her mother had. Upon Lee’s retirement, they moved to Baker City, with plans to be near her sister and her son, Thomas. Unfortunately, her sister passed away only months before their arrival. Rowena was happiest when she was with her family and she never got tired S ENIOR M ENUS ■ WEDNESDAY: Pot roast with gravy, red potatoes, spring vegetables, rolls, pasta salad, apple crisp ■ THURSDAY: Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes with gravy, capri vegetables, broccoli-bacon salad, sherbet ■ FRIDAY: Roasted turkey, stuffi ng with gravy, peas, cottage cheese-Jell-O salad, lemon squares ■ MONDAY (July 26): Chicken-fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, biscuits, corn, coleslaw, pudding ■ TUESDAY (July 27): Lasagna, garlic breadsticks, Italian vegetables, three-bean salad, pineapple sherbet Air Quality Index of spending time with her grandchil- dren. She enjoyed very special relation- ships with several of her friends, her daughter, Linda Royal, and her niece, Michele Juba. Her last 3 1/2-plus years were spent at Settler’s Park Assisted Living and then Memory Care. She loved the people there and they loved her (they even let her keep her cat, Taffy, in her room). We will forever be grateful for the loving care that they provided for her there; and also the tender care of the Heart ’N Home Hospice staff, her family said. Thank you! It’s interesting how many wonderful memories come fl ooding back at a time like this, it’s so strange the sadness and the relief combined that also comes. For the Lager, Royal, Juba, and Sanders families, knowing she is at peace and reunited with Lee, her folks and sister is very comforting to us all. We will always remember her smile and her laughter! She will surely be missed. Rowena is survived by her sons, Terry Lager, Tom Lager and his wife, Betty; Lee’s children (who she considered her own), Linda Royal, Brad Royal and Cliff Royal; her grandchildren, Errin (Neil) Rust, Kelly (Tim) Nork, Misty Roberts, Jake Lager, Grace Lager, and her step- granddaughter, Tami (Ken) Simon; as well as several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her niece, Michele (Robert) Juba and her nephew, James (Sharen) Sanders. Rowena was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mabel Paulus; her beloved husband, Leland Royal; and her sister, Joan Sanders. Memorial contributions can be made to Best Friends of Baker through Coles Tribute Center, 1950 Place St., Baker City, OR 97814. To leave an online condolence for Rowena’s family, go to www.colestribute- center.com. Dorothy Martin Baker City, 1927-2021 Dorothy Martin, 94, of Baker City died July 13, 2021, at Settler’s Park, with family by her side. A private family celebra- tion of Dorothy’s life will Dorothy take place at the family Martin ranch next month. Dorothy Newton Thomas Martin was born on April 9, 1927, at Empire City, Oklahoma, to Oscar New- ton Thomas and Claire Leslie Whisen- hunt Thomas. After graduation she moved to Cali- fornia and married Donovan Martin in 1948. She worked as a secretary during World War II and later moved to Cottage Grove, where they raised three sons and one daughter. They were ac- tive in the London Grange for over 50 years and she served as secretary and treasurer many times, and was active with family gatherings with extended family. In 1982 they bought a ranch and moved to Keating outside of Baker City. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, quilting, spending time with her grandchildren, and was an avid reader. She was a kind, loving, supportive person who will be greatly missed by many. Dorothy is survived by sons and their spouses, Dana and Linda Mar- tin, Tom and Michaeline Martin, Tony Martin and his wife, Mari Bottoms; her daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Jim Bobo III; her grandchildren, Dean and his wife, Linda, Daphne, Crystal Lynn, Dean, Amie and her husband, Robert, Brenda and her husband, Tim, Crystal and her husband, Shane, Jessica, Jenny, Kate, Brad, Lisa and her partner, Wayne, and James. She also had nu- merous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Mary and Ber- nice, and her husband, Don. For those who would like to make a memorial donation Dorothy’s memory, the family suggests Best Friends of Baker (animal rescue) through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Crema- tion Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Patricia Bork Saint Helens, 1939-2021 Patricia Bork, 82, of Saint Helens, died June 30, 2021. She was born on March 25, 1939. She is survived by her son, Duane (Gaylene) Morris of Baker City; her grandson, Allen Morris of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; her brother, Thomas (Lynn) Allen of Jacksonville, Florida; and many in-laws, stepchildren and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Madeline and Conrad Allen; her stepmother, Betty Allen; brother, John Allen II; her sisters, Susan Pierce and Pennie Dowdy; her husband, Alan Bork; and her sons, Patric and William Morris. N EWS OF R ECORD DEATHS Larry Wampler: 74, of Halfway, died July 18, 2021, with longtime friends who became his family at his side. Arrange- ments are under the direction of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Online condolences can be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral- home.com. Kent’s family, go to www.gray- swestco.com. POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations HARASSMENT: Kaden Patrick Bailey, 20, Baker City, 10:12 p.m. Saturday, July 17 in the 2100 block of Failing Avenue; cited and released. CONTEMPT OF COURT: Tamara Kay Fine, 47, transient, 6:10 p.m. Saturday, July 17 in the 2300 block of Chestnut Street; cited and released. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU- ENCE OF INTOXICANTS: Mariah Joe Mitchell, 29, Baker City, 8:39 p.m. Friday, July 16 at Camp- bell and Birch streets; cited and released. RECKLESS ENDANGERING: FUNERALS PENDING Denny and Charlie Oliver: Memorial service and celebra- tion of their lives, Saturday, July 31 at noon at the Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway. Friends are invited to join the family for a reception immediately follow- ing at the Halfway Lions Hall. Laurie Gulick: Memorial service Sunday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Gulick Ranch on Pine Town Lane in Halfway. Online condolences can be made at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral- home.com. Robert Kent Nelson: Me- morial service, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Baker City Church of the Nazarene, 1250 Hughes Lane. A reception will follow the service at the Nazarene Church’s Family Life Center. Memorial contribu- tions can be made to the Burnt River Community Church or the Northeast Oregon Compassion Center through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. To leave an online condolence for “So much of who we are is where we have been.” James Clinton Thomas, 60, Baker City, 1:34 p.m. Friday, July 16 at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center- Baker City; jailed. • Lumber • Plywood • Building Materials • Hardware • Paint • Plumbing • Electrical And much more! 3205 10th Street Baker City 541-523-4422 Baker Valley Travel (541) 523-9353 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 8 am - 5 pm Closed Sun “You’ll love the work we do. I guarantee it.” - JR 225 H Street • East of I-84 • 541-523-3200 • grumpysrepair.com
