A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021
WOLVES
Continued from Page A1
BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25
Baker County Board of Commissioners and Baker
City Council joint work session: 6 p.m. at the Baker
County Event Center, 2600 East St. Commissioners and
councilors will be discussing the visitor services request for
proposals.
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
August 23, 1971
Top trophies went to two state champions and a
stomping swinging hoe-down climaxed two days of old
time country music Saturday as the Baker Rotary Club’s
Old Time Fiddling Contest entertained over 600 toe-
tapping rhythm lovers.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 21, 1996
HALFWAY — The 75th annual Baker County Fair and
Panhandle Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 31 through Sept.
2. Fair Superintendent Nellie Forrester reports that the
fairgrounds “look great. A lot of volunteers have worked
hard on them. There is all-new paint, and the reserve sec-
tion of the bleachers have been repaired.”
This anniversary year’s theme is “A Diamond in the
Rough.” Grand Marshals are LeRoy Smelcer, 93, and
“Dude” Douglas, 81, both Pine Valley natives.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 23, 2011
Baker City Councilors unanimously approved an up-
date of the dog licensing ordinance during their meeting
Tuesday night at City Hall.
The councilors had some questions, though, before
they voted on the fi rst reading of Ordinance 3306.
Councilors will have to approve two more readings (at
separate meetings) followed by a 30-day period, before the
ordinance takes effect
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 25, 2020
Wildfi res that have burned hundreds of thousands of
acres in Northern California have also dimmed skies in
much of Eastern Oregon with smoke.
After a reprieve on Saturday when northwest winds in
the wake of a weak cold front shunted much of the smoke
eastward, the pall returned Sunday.
And with no major changes in high-altitude winds for
much of this week, the gray skies are likely to persist, ac-
cording to the National Weather Service.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on
Monday added Baker County to an air quality advisory,
although the agency noted that smoke issues in Baker
County could be intermittent.
On Monday afternoon the air quality index, measured
by a sensor on the roof of the David J. Wheeler Federal
Building, 1550 Dewey Ave., in Baker City, was 74. That’s
near the midpoint of the “moderate” category — 51 to
100.
Smoke is more dense — and the air quality com-
paratively worse — in many areas south and west of
Baker County.
OREGON LOTTERY
MEGABUCKS, Aug. 21
MEGA MILLIONS, Aug. 20
WIN FOR LIFE, Aug. 21
8 — 9 — 13 — 45
PICK 4, Aug. 22
• 1 p.m.: 4 — 7 — 1 — 0
• 4 p.m.: 3 — 9 — 4 — 0
• 7 p.m.: 3 — 8 — 4 — 9
• 10 p.m.: 0 — 7 — 1 — 1
LUCKY LINES, Aug. 22
41 — 43 — 51 — 57 — 70
1-8-10-14-19-22-28-29
1 — 18 — 19 — 21 — 39 – 44
Next jackpot: $2.1 million
POWERBALL, Aug. 21
16 — 28 — 36 — 39 – 59 PB 4
Next jackpot: $293 million
Mega
1
Next jackpot: $270 million
Next jackpot: $67,000
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with gravy, carrots, three-bean salad, birthday cake
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mixed vegetables, rolls, carrot-raisin salad, pudding
FRIDAY: Baked ham, candied yams, green beans, rolls,
broccoli-bacon salad, peach crisp
MONDAY (Aug. 30): Hot beef sandwiches, mashed
potatoes with gravy, carrots, fruit cup, sherbet
TUESDAY (Aug. 31): Chicken with homestyle noodles
in gravy, green beans with tomatoes, biscuits, macaroni
salad, lemon squares
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.
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On Aug. 1, ODFW employ-
ees, fi ring rifl es from a helicop-
ter, killed two 3 1/2-month-old
pups from the pack, part of the
litter of seven pups born to the
pack’s breeding female this
spring.
No other wolves were killed
before the lethal take permit
expired on Saturday, Aug. 21,
according to ODFW.
But in response to the most
recent wolf attack on cattle —
the fi rst since ODFW workers
killed the two wolf pups on
Aug. 1 — ODFW extended the
lethal take permit through
Sept. 14.
The new permit allows the
Thompsons, two other local
ranchers whose animals have
been attacked by wolves, their
agents or ODFW employees to
kill up to two subadult wolves
from the pack.
The extended permit does
not increase the number of
wolves that can be killed —
the maximum is four, the
same as with the original
permit.
The extended permit, as
was the case with the original,
does not allow the killing of
the Lookout Mountain pack’s
breeding female and male.
Michelle Dennehy, a
spokesperson for ODFW,
said earlier this month that
the agency’s goal was not to
eliminate the pack — which
could happen if the breeding
pair was killed — but to stop
chronic attacks on livestock
“by reducing the pack’s food
needs and disrupting the
pack’s behavior so they don’t
associate livestock with an
easy meal.”
In a statement posted on
its website Monday afternoon,
ODFW wrote that “nonlethal
measures continued during
the previous permit period
and continue to date, with
livestock producers continuing
their high level of daily hu-
man presence, hazing wolves,
removing injured cattle,
moving cattle to different pas-
tures, and coordinating with
other landowners and ODFW
biologists to focus nonlethal
activities in the appropriate
areas. ODFW has a respon-
sibility to address continued
chronic livestock depredation
by wolves and strives to fi rst
pursue incremental lethal
control rather than remov-
ing entire packs to strike a
balance between protecting
livestock and wolves on the
landscape.”
AUCTION
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Steers averaged $4.57 per pound.
Averages for goats were $9.07 per
pound, $9.47 for lambs and $7.34 for
swine.
Overall, 165 youngsters sold animals
at the auction, with 186 buyers.
Terri Siddoway, president of the sales
committee, said she was gratifi ed — for
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife/Contributed Photo
A trail cam photo from May 30, 2021, of one of the two
yearling wolves in the Lookout Mountain pack.
Wolf attack confi rmed
According to the investiga-
tion report from Aug. 19, an
adjacent landowner found
the dead calf, which weighed
about 150 pounds, on the
morning of Aug. 19 on a 1,000-
acre private pasture.
The landowner notifi ed the
calf’s owner.
An ODFW biologist
examined the carcass, which
according to a report “had
been heavily scavenged and
was missing the majority of
musscle tissues posterior of
the lower neck, pelvis, hind left
the second year in a row — by the gener-
osity of bidders.
Last year she feared the pandemic,
which closed the Fair to the public and
prompted changes in where youths
showed their animals, would result in a
drop in sales.
But instead, the $327,069 in sales
broke the previous record of $300,252, set
in 2019.
(Detailed records for the auction date
to 1981.)
Siddoway said there was trepidation
again in 2021.
“We didn’t know what we were going
to be faced with, with everything that’s
been going on, but we were pleasantly
pleased and surprised with our busi-
nesses and individuals that came out and
supported the kids this year,” Siddoway
said. “We did our due diligence and made
all of our contacts like we always do and
they just came out in record numbers
and wonderful support.”
OBITUARIES
family. She spent the
last fi ve years living
with her daughter An-
1939-2021
nette and son-in-law,
Anne C. “Cathie”
Jim, in Gaston, where
James, 81, of Gaston,
she enjoyed watching
went home to be
the farming commu-
with her Lord and
‘Cathie’
nity at work, spending
Savior on Aug. 14,
James
time with her grand-
2021, at her home.
kids and great grandkids.
Private cremation rites
Cathie attended Old Town
were at the Hoyt Crematory
in Forest Grove. Fuiten, Rose Church in Forest Grove. She
enjoyed watching sermons
& Hoyt Funeral Home in
Forest Grove was in charge of and reading her Bible.
Among her special inter-
arrangements.
ests, she enjoyed crochet-
Anne Catherine James
was born on Oct. 11, 1939, at ing blankets for her family,
gardening, and cooking.
Seattle, to Alphonso O. West
Survivors include her two
and Grace (Windle) West. She
daughters and a son-in-law,
was raised and received her
education in the communities Annette and Jim Stark of
Gaston, and Georgia James,
of Pasco, Washington, and
of La Grande; her brother
Sumpter, Oregon, attending
the Baker High School Class and sister-in-law, Ken and
Jan Alexander, of Unity;
of 1957.
Cathie was always known her four grandchildren and
for her warm hospitality. She their spouses, Jason and
greeted people with her warm Melissa Stark of Cornelius,
smile. She always was able to Tamara and Johan Spy-
make a wonderful impromptu cher of Cornelius, Kyle and
Michelle James of Oregon
meal from what was in the
City, and Travis James of
cupboard. She loved to cook
Lewiston, Idaho; her seven
for people and it showed.
She turned it into a career great-grandchildren, Lilly
Stark, Brady Stark, Thomas
and started cooking at the
Waterhole, a local restaurant Spycher, Eleanna Spycher,
William Spycher, Hannah
in Unity. She then started
working at the senior center James and Evan James; her
nieces and nephews, Pam and
and Sumpter Junction in
Pete Kerrsgard; and grand
Baker City. She then relo-
cated to Gresham in 1998 to nieces, Julianne and Emma
be closer to her daughter and of Lorane, Oregon, and Brian
‘Cathie’ James
Formerly of Baker County,
Alexander, and his late wife,
Mary Kay, of Florence.
She was preceded in death
by her parents, Alphonso
West and Grace (West) Alex-
ander; and by her son, Tony
James.
In lieu of fl owers, the
family requests donations to
the charity of one’s choice to
honor her memory.
To sign the online guest-
book or to send the fam-
ily condolences, go to www.
fuitenrosehoyt.com.
Marvin Endicott, Beth Wil-
liams, and Jerry Williams —
learned well.
Terry moved to Boise,
where he met Teri Ciletti, his
best friend. Terry built houses
and later was co-owner of
Boise Vintage Cycles. As
is the case when people do
what they love, Terry made
friends with others who
shared his passions. It is
comforting to know that his
last day on Aug. 14, 2021, was
at a vintage motorcycle race
surrounded by many
Terry Williams
friends.
More than any-
Formerly of Baker City,
thing, Terry loved his
1961-2021
family. His wife Teri
Terry Williams,
was the bedrock of
60, of Boise, and for-
everything he did in
merly of Baker City,
died Aug. 14, 2021.
life. So too were all his
Terry
A memorial and
children: Ben, Rocky,
Williams
celebration of Terry’s
Jeremiah, Sarah and
life will take place
Levi. His eight grand-
Sunday, Aug. 29 at The Flats, children always knew that
3705 Highway 16 in Eagle,
“Papa” was available to have
Idaho, at 11 a.m. MDT. There fun with them, all the better
will also be a live YouTube
if on a motorcycle, a racquet-
broadcast at https://youtu.be/ ball court, or snowboard.
yq3JUmTfKec.
At the end of a 60-year life
Terry was born June 14,
of doing what he wanted to
1961, in Baker City, the son
do, what would Terry say to
of an Eastern Oregon gold
those of us who now must live
miner father (Henry Wil-
without him? It is simple —
liams) and artist mother
fi nd the things you love to do,
(Ellen Planer Williams), each share them with others, and
with passionate interests.
do them until you’re gone.
It was a way of living Terry
Instead of fl owers, please
and his siblings — Harry
donate to your favorite char-
Williams, Dana and husband ity in honor of Terry.
NEWS OF RECORD
DEATHS
POLICE LOG
Jasper Coombes: 92, for-
merly of Richland, died Aug. 22,
2021, at his home in Baker City,
surrounded by his family. Ar-
rangements are under the direc-
tion of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home & Cremation Services.
Online condolences can be made
at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
Darrell Bales: 83, of Baker
City, died Aug. 22, 2021, at his
residence at Meadowbrook
Place. A private family gathering
will take place later. 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.
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
STRANGULATION (domestic
violence): Justin Michael Shelton,
31, Baker City, 2:05 p.m. Sunday,
Aug. 22 in the 400 block of Second
Street; jailed.
FIRST-DEGREE CRIMINAL
TRESPASSING: James Vernal
Young Jr., 64, Baker City, 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 21 in the 100
block of Second Street; cited and
released.
CONTEMPT OF COURT (4
Baker County Justice Court war-
rants): Justin Michael Shelton, 31,
Baker City, 8:30 a.m. Saturday,
Aug. 21 at Second and Campbell
Streets; cited and released.
VIOLATION OF RELEASE
AGREEMENT: Michael Isaiah Esta-
brooks, 42, Baker City, 12:20 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 20 in the 400 block of
Second Street; cited and released.
Baker County Sheriff’s
Offi ce
Arrests, citations
SECOND-DEGREE THEFT:
Guy Evan Lefthand, 52, 3:53 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 21 at Fifth and
Ruby streets in Haines; cited and
released.
PAROLE VIOLATION (Oregon
State Parole Board warrant): Tyler
Joseph Anders, 32, Baker City,
6:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 at the
sheriff’s offi ce; jailed.
CONTEMPT OF COURT (Baker
County Justice Court warrant):
Fabian Rene Dilulo, 61, Hunting-
ton, 11:19 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20
on the Snake River Road; cited
and released.
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leg, and all external organs.”
The biologist estimated the
calf was killed late on Aug. 18
or early on Aug. 19.
The biologist found a
30-yard-long “attack scene,”
that included blood on blades
of standing grass, along with
wolf tracks.
The calf had pre-morten
bite injuries on its hind right
leg above the hock, and on its
back, front right elbow, head
an upper neck. The tooth
marks were up to 3/16 of an
inch wide and two inches long,
consistent with wolf attacks.
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