A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021
Open class results from Baker County Fair
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
August 26, 1971
Baker will be troubled by even less air pollution when
Ellingson Lumber Company installs a pollution arrestor
on its plywood mill wigwam burner this week.
Although the Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality has not approved installation of what is called
the “Lausmann process air pollution control unit”in the
wigwam burner, Ellingson will go ahead with the instal-
lation hoping it will get approval after it is installed.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 26, 1996
RICHLAND — The City of Richland has received a
$20,000 federal grant to replace downtown sidewalks and
to help build a shelter at the community park.
David Schmitt, Pine District Ranger, announced the
U.S. Forest Service Rural Community Assistance Program
grant Friday.
Luke Dyer: 6 blue, 7 red
Ainsley Schuette: 1 cham-
pion, 10 blue, 4 red
CJ Brockman: 2 blue
Will Brockman: 3 blue
Michael Wilson: 1 overall
department champion, 5
blue, 4 red
Caitlyn Wilson: 1 cham-
pion, 1 reserve champion, 10
blue, 3 red
Logan Morin: 1 blue
Hatlee Bingham: 2 blue
Jaxon Rathjen: 1 cham-
pion, 1 blue
Finley Ellis: 1 blue, 1 red
Nino Gifft: 1 blue, 2 red
Results from the open
class at the 2021 Baker
County Fair have been
compiled.
Best Of Show Home Arts:
Alana Clark
Reserve Best of Show
Home Arts: Blake Marlia
Best Of Show Small Ani-
mal: Tyler Myatt
Reserve Best Of Show
Small Animal: Chase Myatt
Best Of Show Sheep:
Freya Gifft
Horticulture: Lindsey
Huyett
Needlework: Alana Clark
Photography: Caleb
Colton
Sheep: Freya Gifft
Small Animal: Tyler
Myatt
Following are winners in
the open class division exhib-
itors and awards, including
art, craft, horticulture, food,
food preservation, photog-
raphy, needlework, rabbits,
poultry, sheep and goat.
Overall Department
Champions
Art: Brooke Dyer
Crafts: Blake Marlia
Foods: Michael Wilson
Food Preservation: Jac-
quelyn Sanders
Pee-Wee Division
Freya Gifft: 2 champion, 4
blue, 1 red
Youth Division
Brooke Dyer: 1 overall
Stu Bingham: 1 red
champion, 1 champion, 1
Stran Bingham: 1 red
reserve champion, 21 blue,
Haley Huyett: 2 champi-
8 red
ons, 1 reserve champion, 9
Baker City Herald
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 27, 2020
The Indian Creek fi re scorched grass that would have
fattened the Charolais cattle that Jeff Romans’ family
owns, but Romans was still thankful about one aspect of
the blaze.
Its timing.
Had the fi re started not on Aug. 16 but a week or so
later, Romans, whose family’s ranch is at Westfall, about
50 air miles south of Baker City, would have had a much
bigger problem.
More than a hundred newborn calves likely would have
been in the path of the fi re, Romans said, and possibly
unable to fl ee the fl ames.
Some of the Romans family’s purebred Charolais
deliver their calves in late winter and early spring, as is
typical in the region, but part of the herd is bred to calve in
late summer.
And that’s the part of the herd — about 175 cows
— that was grazing on a Bureau of Land Management
allotment when the Indian Creek fi re started late on the
morning of Aug. 16 just north of Highway 20 between
Juntura and Vale. That’s about 30 miles southwest of the
Romans Ranch.
Westfall is an unincorporated town about 10 miles north
of Harper, which is near Highway 20 about 22 miles west
of Vale.
Romans said he was home that Sunday when he saw
smoke billowing around 1 p.m.
He said he drove to the area that evening and by then
the fi re, the cause of which is still under investigation, had
burned onto part of the allotment where his family’s cattle
were grazing.
OREGON LOTTERY
MEGABUCKS, Aug. 23
MEGA MILLIONS, Aug. 24
WIN FOR LIFE, Aug. 23
5 — 39 — 40 — 67
PICK 4, Aug. 24
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• 4 p.m.: 4 — 1 — 7 — 7
• 7 p.m.: 3 — 9 — 5 — 3
• 10 p.m.: 1 — 4 — 5 — 8
LUCKY LINES, Aug. 24
17 — 18 — 26 — 52 — 67
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Next jackpot: $2.2 million
POWERBALL, Aug. 23
17 — 36 — 47 — 60 — 61 PB 15
Next jackpot: $304 million
Mega 19
Next jackpot: $288 million
Next jackpot: $69,000
SENIOR MENUS
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
WEDNESDAY (Sept. 1): Salisbury steak, mashed
potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables, rolls, Jell-O with
fruit, bread pudding
THURSDAY (Sept. 2): Prime rib, baked potatoes, green
beans, rolls, broccoli and bacon salad, ice cream
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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OBITUARIES
‘Cory’ Pace
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
August 26, 2011
The newest of two lightning fi res burning in the Eagle
Cap Wilderness has turned out to be the more active one.
The Pot Creek fi re was reported Saturday near the Minam
River, about 13 air miles east of Cove. It has burned about
120 acres, producing a smoke plume visible at times from
Baker City. The older blaze, about two miles to the northwest
on Jim White Ridge, has remained at about 5 acres for the
past couple weeks.
blue, 7 red,
Claire Collier: 1 cham-
pion, 6 blue, 1 red
Grace Tracy: 1 blue
Riley Schuette: 1 cham-
pion, 8 blue
Lane Collier: 1 blue
Chase Myatt: 1 reserve
best of show, 3 reserve cham-
pions, 10 blue, 3 red
Tyler Myatt: 1 best of
show, 3 champions, 9 blue,
3 red
Lewis Morin: 1 reserve
champion, 2 blue
Brody Parret: 1 red
Hailey Parret: 1 red
Landen Marlia: 2 blue, 1
red
Lance Huyett: 2 blue, 1
red
Indiana Ave. in Baker City.
Dave was born on March 7, 1944.
He graduated from Dartmouth in the
Coriantumr M.
class of 1966, then Willamette School of
“Cory” Pace, 58, of Spo-
Law in 1969. He practiced law in Baker
kane, Washington, went
City until 2017 when he retired and
to be with his Lord
ultimately moved to Bend in 2021.
Jesus on Aug. 8, 2021,
Cory Pace
Dave was a true risk taker who
at his home.
broke the mold at every turn. After
There will be no ser-
vice. Arrangements are by Gray’s West being raised in Portland’s Dunthorpe
neighborhood and forming true friend-
& Co. Pioneer Chapel.
ships that would last a lifetime, he
Even as a young boy he could fi x
ventured from Portland society to
just about anything. He also worked
embark on his own journey ... A journey
with wood, not just building and
that would lead him to create a thriving
construction but carving and creating
law practice in Northeastern Oregon,
beautiful objects.
A member of Orchard Christian Fel- to hang off the side of Mt. McKinley
lowship, he built rock walls to beautify in a bivouac, to claw his way through
thousands of swimmers in the Mediter-
the church grounds, gathering and
ranean in the Triathlon World Champi-
selecting each rock to install by hand.
onships, to marry the love of his life in
He had a kind heart and tried to
a beautiful mountain meadow, to catch
help others as he could. He was an
a touchdown against Princeton that
artist and liked to nourish plants
would show up on the cover of the next
and people and was a good cook. He
day’s New York Times, to cycle the Alps
“adopted” a tree on the parking strip
Tour de France routes, to skipper a sail-
outside his apartment window.
He loved the outdoors, especially the boat in the British Virgin Islands, and
to be caught in two Alaska avalanches.
area around St. George, Utah. In his
younger years he rock climbed all over Never a moment missed!
He would describe his greatest
the red rock country of southern Utah.
achievement as being a father who
He rode his bike for miles, exploring
the area around Spokane and chose to devoted himself to the betterment and
success of his daughter, Jennifer. Be-
be baptized in the Spokane River.
yond that, he aided thousands through
Cory was much loved and will be
legal crises and mentored children in
forever in our hearts, his family said.
Cory is survived by his mother and the SMART reading program while also
serving as the community’s volunteer
stepfather, Karel and Elgin Dyer of
Baker City; his father and stepmother, swim coach and forming the town’s fi rst
gym. He believed not only education,
Larry and Veronica Pace of Texas;
but also dedicated hard work was the
his brother, Paul S. Pace of Utah; his
beloved son, “Cory” S. Pace of Utah; his key to success ... beliefs formulated from
friend, Vivian Romero of Spokane; his his adoration of his own mentor, Joe Lo-
niece, Larissa, and her husband, Chad prinzi, at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
He will be remembered for his intel-
Laucomer of Oregon; and numerous
ligence, integrity, kindness, fairness, and
aunts, uncles and cousins.
overall class.
He was preceded in death by his
To Dave Coughlin, life was an adven-
brother, Larry B. Pace Jr.; his nephew,
Jeremy B. Pace; both sets of grandpar- ture to be 100% lived.
He is survived by his beautiful wife
ents; three uncles, one aunt and other
of 50 years, Lisa, and his daughter
loved ones.
Jennifer. While he meant a great deal
Memorial donations can be made
to many, he meant the world to these
to any Salvation Army location of
two people. However, in the end he was
your choice.
seemingly most fond of his handsome
grandson, Jackson, and his dog, Ranger.
David Coughlin
Spokane, Washington
Formerly of Baker City, 1944-2021
David Coughlin died
peacefully on Aug. 11,
2021, after living an
incredibly full 77 years.
A celebration of this
David
diverse and marvel-
Coughlin
ous life will take place
on Sunday, Sept. 19 at
4 p.m. at Quail Ridge Golf Course, 2801
Pamela Mathson
Dillon, Montana, 1948-2021
Pamela Joan
Mathson, 72, of Dillon,
Montana, and formerly
of Haines, passed away
holding the hands of
the love of her life on
Aug. 21, 2021.
Pamela
Mathson
Pam was born on Dec. 21, 1948, at
Pendleton. Pam grew up in the small
town of Haines with her parents and
three siblings. In 1955, Pam met Da-
vid Mathson, whom she would marry
and spend the rest of her life raising
kids, grandkids, and all their many
beloved pets together.
Pam and Dave moved to Dillon in
1972 and made it their permanent
home. Pam spent her years with her
husband, kids and grandkids ex-
ploring Southwest Montana. Every
weekend was spent camping, rid-
ing horses and mules, fi shing, dirt
biking, snowmobiling, hunting, or
getting fi rewood. Many nights have
been spent listening to the stories of
the adventures in the mountains of
Montana.
One of Pam’s biggest wishes was to
see Hawaii, and she was promised by
Dave for many years that he would
take her. For their 50th anniversary
he fi nally made good on his word
and took her for a weeklong trip. She
had never been more surprised than
the moment she came in and was
surprised by her entire family that
wanted to help them celebrate their
loving marriage and got an even big-
ger surprise when Dave told her they
were going to Hawaii.
There was nothing in life though
that Pam loved more than her fam-
ily. Everything Pam did in her life
was for her family. She was there for
every one of her family members and
made sure that every single one of
them was taken care of.
Pam worked at the sheriff’s
department for 32 years, serving the
Southwest Montana community. She
made many friends working at the
sheriff’s department that she loved
working with every day.
Pam is survived by her loving
husband of 55 years, Dave Mathson;
her son, David Mathson Jr. (Kathy);
her two daughters Deana Whitten
(Richard) and Darlene Snow (Jim);
her grandkids, David III and Cody
Mathson, Tim Mathson (Alicia),
Torrey Roberts (Anica), Tara Roberts
(Chris), and Jessie and Jaynae Buell;
her great-grandkids, Kaylee and
Adaline Mathson, K’Lani Roberts, El-
lie Colon and Daxton Buell; her sister,
Sally Scelson (Aldrich); her brother,
Jim Aldrich (Chris); and many nieces
and nephews.
Pam was preceded in death by her
parents, Gordon and Eula Aldrich,
and her brother, Ronald Hung.
NEWS OF RECORD
DEATHS
FUNERALS PENDING
Marvin ‘Glenn’ Jennings:
92, of Walla Walla, Washington,
and formerly of Baker City and
La Grande, died Aug. 20, 2021, at
his care home. To leave an online
condolence for Glenn’s family, go
to www.grayswestco.com.
Donna Weir: 90, formerly of
Richland, died Aug. 24, 2021, at
Green Valley Hospital in Arizona.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Tami’s Pine Valley
Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. Online condolences can
be made at www.tamispineval-
leyfuneralhome.com.
Tharrell Tilgner: 92, for-
merly of Richland, died Aug. 24,
2021, at his home in Winchester,
Oregon. Arrangements are under
the direction of Tami’s Pine Val-
ley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. Online condolences can
be made at www.tamispineval-
leyfuneralhome.com.
Donald Regan: 91, of
Baker City, died Aug. 24, 2021,
at Meadowbrook Place Assisted
Living. Arrangements are under
the direction of Tami’s Pine Val-
ley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. Online condolences can
be made at www.tamispineval-
leyfuneralhome.com.
Trinidad Navarro and Mary
Hurtado: Navarro, 59, of Baker
City, died June 14, 2021, and
Hurtado, his mother, 93, died
June 29. A joint memorial
service for Trino and Mary will
take place Monday, Aug. 30 at
11 a.m. at Mount Hope Cem-
etery. Services are under the
direction of Coles Tribute Center,
1950 Place St. To light a candle
in memory of Trino and Mary,
go to www.colestributecenter.
com.
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
PROBATION VIOLATION
(Baker County Circuit Court war-
rant): Timothy Kelly Slaney, 32,
Baker City, 2:35 p.m. Monday,
Aug. 23 at the Police Depart-
ment; cited and released.
Baker County Sheriff’s Offi ce
Arrests, citations
FAILURE TO REGISTER AS
A SEX OFFENDER: Geoffrey
Micheals Brown, 25, transient,
6:02 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 on
Griffi n Gulch Lane; jailed.
PROBATION VIOLATION
(Ada County, Idaho, warrant):
K-Leigh Rhuhanna Pogue, 26,
Baker City, 4:35 p.m. Monday,
Aug. 23 at the Sheriff’s Of-
fi ce; jailed.
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