A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021
Listen up: Oct. 3–9 is National Fire Prevention Week
BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR
MONDAY, OCT. 11
Haines Fire Protection District board of directors:
7 p.m. at the main fi re station, 816 Cole St. in Haines.
Government grants, mandates and website
development are on the agenda. All residents within
the district are welcome to attend. COVID-19 safety
protocols will be in effect.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20
Baker City Planning Commission: 6 p.m. at City Hall,
1655 First St. Public hearing to consider an application
from Bruce Smith for a conditional use permit to
convert the New Beginnings Fellowship Pentecostal
Church of God, at 1820 Estes St., into a dwelling.
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
October 7, 1971
A motion by the Chamber board last night to go on
record in opposition to Sen. Robert Packwood’s bill (S-717)
to establish a Hells Canyon-Snake National River was
defeated by one vote.
Some board members believe there are serious restric-
tions contained in the bill that would prohibit timber har-
vesting and other activities, but it seems, most members
agreed the bill was headed in the right direction.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
October 7, 1996
GRANITE — News that telephone service may be com-
ing soon to this little, out-of-the-way town in Grant County
has all the residents talking. One of the most asked ques-
tions is: When does it get here?
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
October 7, 2011
Oregon’s congressional delegation is trying to broker a
deal that would revive a federal program that puts about
$700,000 per year into Baker County’s coffers.
The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Deter-
mination Act — commonly known as “county payments”
— expired Friday after an 11-year run.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
October 8, 2020
Perhaps the most stressful waiting period for people
in 2020 can be quite a bit shorter for some Baker County
residents.
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, the coun-
ty’s only hospital, on Friday, Oct. 2 debuted a COVID-19
test that can yield a result in less than an hour.
The test itself actually takes just 15 minutes, said Andy
Mollahan, lab manager for Saint Alphonsus hospitals in
Baker City and Ontario.
But the time for any individual patient to receive results,
by phone, depends on the workload at the hospital lab, he
said.
The nasal swab test, offered at the hospital’s curbside
respiratory assessment and COVID-19 testing clinic, is
for people who have symptoms consistent with possible
COVID-19 infection, Mollahan said.
The clinic, which is on the east side of the hospital, 3325
Pocahontas Road, off Midway Drive near the emergency
entrance, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to
noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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SENIOR MENUS
FRIDAY: Pork roast, red potatoes, rolls, mixed vegetables,
carrot-raisin salad, cheesecake
MONDAY (Oct. 11): Orange-glazed chicken strips, rice
pilaf, biscuits, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, pudding
TUESDAY (Oct. 12): Spaghetti, green beans, garlic
breadsticks, green salad, brownies
WEDNESDAY (Oct. 13): Chicken fried chicken, mashed
potatoes with gravy, biscuits, corn, cinnamon rolls
THURSDAY (Oct. 14): Pot roast, baby red potatoes,
carrots, pea-and-onion salad, cookies
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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Baker City Herald
The Baker City Fire
Department, a member of the
Baker County Interagency Fire
Prevention Team, along with fi re
departments and fi re districts
across the county, is teaming up
with the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (NFPA) to
promote this year’s Fire Preven-
tion Week campaign, “Learn
the Sounds of Fire Safety.” It’s
important to learn the different
sounds of smoke alarms and
carbon monoxide alarms.
“When an alarm makes
noise — a beeping sound or a
chirping sound — you must take
action,” said Lt. Ben Decker of
Baker City Fire Department.
“Make sure everyone in the
home understands the sounds
of the alarms and knows how to
respond. To learn the sounds of
your alarms, check the manufac-
turer’s instructions on testing.”
The Baker County Inter-
agency Fire Prevention Team
shares these tips:
• A continuous set of three
loud beeps — beep, beep, beep
— means smoke or fi re. Get out
and call 911, and remain outside.
• A single chirp every 30 or
60 seconds means the battery is
weak and must be changed.
• All smoke alarms must be
replaced after 10 years.
• Chirping that continues af-
Ruth Chadwick
Ruth Olevia
Chadwick, 89,
died peacefully
in her sleep on
Sept. 23, 2021.
Ruth re-
Ruth
quested no ser-
Chadwick
vices be held.
You may want
to gather with fellow friends
and share Ruthie stories, many
at her expense.
Ruth was born and raised
in Jackson, Mississippi. She
braved two years at Bob Jones
University. While working in
Jackson at the Deposit Guar-
anty Bank and Trust Co., she
met banker Bill Chadwick.
They married and moved to
Tillamook in 1954, where Bill
begin his career with the US
Bank and Ruth was a mother
and homemaker. In 1960 the
family moved to Baker. When
the children were in high
school, Ruth began working
as a caseworker for Adult and
Family Services (AFS). The
family moved to Gladstone in
1972. Ruth continued work-
ing with AFS in Gladstone,
Oregon City, and West Linn.
She was a meticulous and
dedicated civil servant.
Living in Oregon for over 67
years, she never lost her South-
ern accent. When asked where
she was from, she would say
Southern Portland. Her nick-
names were Peaches, Magnolia
Blossom, and Big Ruthie. She
was statuesque with perfect
hair and long, manicured nails.
Friends describe her as feisty,
devilish, determined, indepen-
dent, strong, smart, opinionat-
ed, honest, kind, gracious, gor-
geous, a good friend, a Southern
lady but no Southern Belle, and
having a great sense of humor.
She described herself as “plain
as an old shoe” but she had dia-
monds on the soles of her shoes.
She likened herself to a magpie,
being so attracted to shiny,
glittery things. Friend Michelle
said, “I always admired the way
Ruth would listen and take in
ideas that were not necessarily
in alignment with her views.
Ruth is a force of nature.”
Ruth loved shopping,
shrimp, gizzards, grits, black-
eyed peas, watching birds and
squirrels, hair day, family, and
friends. When younger, she was
skilled at golf and duplicate
bridge. Excited and childlike
at Christmas, she loved to give
and receive gifts. She had a
reputation for fi nding and
opening her gifts early. She
disliked cooking, hiking, and
gardening. In jest, she would
occasionally strangle friends
and strangers who had small
necks, saying their necks
rattled around in her hands
like a little chicken neck.
Despite this behavior, she had
many lifelong and longtime
friends. As a parent and friend,
she was strict, loving, fair, fun,
and she listened. She will be
dearly missed.
Ruth is survived by two chil-
dren, Chris and Kelly; nephews,
nieces, and many good friends
of all ages.
Ruth was preceded in
death by her father, Bill; her
mother, Theodosia (Dosia); her
sisters, Billie Jean and Betty
June; and the perfect husband
and father, Bill.
Thank you to the caregivers
at Tanner Assisted Living and
Providence Hospice Care, her
family said.
In lieu of fl owers, please
contribute to your favorite
nonpolitical charity in her
name. She supported the State
of Montana Arboretum www.
umt.edu/arboretum/support
and The Salvation Army.
Baker City on Nov. 24, 1956.
They made their home in La
Grande and Halfway and were
married for 64 years.
David worked for Boise
Cascade, then spent more
than 30 years at the Oregon
Department of Transportation,
plowing snow at Meacham and
working in road maintenance.
He was a lifelong member of
the La Grande Eagles FOE 259
and was a longtime member of
the Halfway Lions, volunteer-
ing a lot of his time to their
community projects.
David is survived by his
wife, Ora Hendrix Romine of
Richland; his brothers, Jerry
Romine of Clarkston, Wash-
ington, and Larry Romine of
La Grande; his sister, Shirley
Harrod of Vale; his grandsons,
Thomas Romine, Jonathan
Romine and Craig Romine; his
granddaughter, Sara Sword;
his great-grandsons, Craig,
Claesen and Tristan; and his
great-granddaughters. Brook-
lyn, Rachael and Arianna.
David was preceded in
death by his two sons, Jim Rus-
sell Romine and David Oliver
Romine.
For those who would like to
make a donation in memory
of David, the family suggests
either the Senior Meals or the
Pine Valley Museum through
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral
Home & Cremation Services,
P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR
97834. Online condolences can
be made at www.tamispineval-
leyfuneralhome.com.
NEWS OF
RECORD
FUNERALS PENDING
Dale Gene Koontz: Celebra-
tion of his life, Saturday, Oct. 9
at 3 p.m. at Coles Tribute Center,
1950 Place St. To leave an online
condolence for Dale’s family, go
to www.grayswestco.com.
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
VIOLATION OF RESTRAIN-
ING ORDER: James Leroy
Edison, 73, Baker City, 11:54 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 5 in the 2000 block
of Seventh Street; cited and
released.
OBITUARIES
David R.
Romine Sr.
David
R. Romine
Sr., 87, of
Richland,
died Sept. 26,
David
2021, at Saint
Romine Sr.
Alphonsus
Medical
Center-Baker City.
His memorial service will
take place Saturday, Oct. 9 at
2 p.m. at the Pine Valley Pres-
byterian Church in Halfway.
David was a lifelong
resident of Eastern Oregon. He
was born on April 14, 1934, in
La Grande to Oliver and Carrie
Mae (Houston) Romine. David
worked for the Royal Café dur-
ing high school and graduated
from La Grande High School
in 1953. David went into the
Army during the Korean
confl ict in June of 1953 and
served for two years. Following
an honorable discharge, he was
released back to the Oregon
National Guard, where he
served for more than 30 years.
David married the love of
his life, Ora “Skip” Hendrix, in
David Romine
David
Romine, 62, of
Halfway, died
Sept. 12, 2021,
at his parents’
home in Rich-
David
land.
Romine
His memo-
rial service will
take place Saturday, Oct. 9 at
2 p.m. at the Pine Valley Pres-
byterian Church in Halfway.
David Oliver Romine was
born on April 30, 1959, in La
Grande to David and Ora
“Skip” Romine. David was
raised in La Grande, attending
grade schools and graduating
from La Grande High School in
1979. David joined the Oregon
Army National Guard right out
of high school and remained a
cook the entire 13 years that
he was enlisted. He left the
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ter the battery has been replaced
means the alarm is at the end of
its life and should be replaced.
• Make sure your smoke and
CO alarms meet the needs of all
your family members, including
those with sensory or physical
disabilities.
To fi nd out more about
National Fire Prevention Week
history, programs and activities,
go to www.fpw.org, or contact
your local fi re agency.
military with an honorable dis-
charge. David married Sheila
Neer and together they had
two children. They divorced
in 1994.
During David’s life he was
a jack of all trades. He worked
for Western Automatic from
1978-82. He then went on
to own and operate his own
sprinkler fi tting business
called Blue Mt. Fire Protec-
tion from 1982-87. Dave
then worked at Cascade Fire
Protection from 1987 to 1994.
Currently David was self-
employed as a handyman and
doing construction, from taking
on the small projects of a pump
house to putting on an addition
to a home which might include
foundation, dry wall, painting,
fl ooring and more. David had
a huge heart, always willing to
help anyone at any time with
anything.
A favorite pet of David’s
was “ol’ Red Dog.” He loved
going into the mountains and
mushrooming. He enjoyed
working with wood and yard
art, and creating small fur-
niture. Just before this year’s
Labor Day Rodeo in Halfway
he made a two-sided bench
which found its way from Main
Street, from one side of the
street to the other and to the
Fairgrounds for people to enjoy.
David is survived by his
son, Craig Romine and his
wife, Natasha, of Union; his
daughter, Sara Sword and her
husband, Kevin, of La Grande;
his parents, David and Skip
Romine of Richland; his neph-
ews, Tom and Jon Romine;
his uncles, Jerry Romine of
Clarkston, Washington, and
Larry Romine of La Grande;
and his aunt, Shirley Harrod
of Vale.
He was preceded in death
by his brother, James Romine.
For those who would
like to make a donation in
memory of David, the family
suggests Best Friends of Baker
(pet adoption and rescue)
through Tami’s Pine Valley Fu-
neral Home & Cremation Ser-
vices, P.O. Box 543, Halfway,
OR 97834. Online condolences
can be made at www.tamispi-
nevalleyfuneralhome.com.
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