A2 — BAKER CITY HERALD
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2021
BAKER COUNTY CALENDAR
SATURDAY, DEC. 4
Baker County Chamber of Commerce Christmas
parade: 5 p.m. on Main Street, followed immediately by
the lighting of the community Christmas tree.
TURNING BACK THE PAGES
50 YEARS AGO
from the Democrat-Herald
December 2, 1971
Can a teacher ever teach his student too much? Bulldog
coach Gary Hammond hopes not as Baker opens its sea-
son in Boise Friday against a Borah Lion fi ve directed by
Hammond’s former player.
25 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
December 2, 1996
The Baker Ranger District is studying 20,000 acres of
national forest north of Phillips Reservoir and considering
logging and closing roads in the area.
District employees are studying three areas — Union,
Miners and Deer — all north of Highway 7.
10 YEARS AGO
from the Baker City Herald
December 2, 2011
A Cascade Natural Gas meter spewing its pressurized
contents along a 10th Street building summoned the
Baker CIty Fire Department and CNG personnel Wednes-
day morning.
The loud hissing sound of escaping gas could be heard
several blocks away from the vacant building at 2250 10th
St., formerly occupied by Bad Boy Buggies.
ONE YEAR AGO
from the Baker City Herald
December 3, 2020
Baker City’s Senior Center has been closed for months
due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but when people return
they’ll fi nd that it looks a bit different.
Beth St. John repainted one of the interior walls in a
pale blue.
“My intention was to give it a fresh look, give it a nice
pop of color, so when the seniors come back it’s kind of a
new space — something kind of bright and welcoming,”
said St. John, 66.
“I was excited to do this,” she said.
St. John has been a volunteer and occasionally a paid
employee at the Senior Center, operated by Community
Connection of Baker County at 2810 Cedar St., since
February, when she retired from Saint Alphonsus Health
Services-Baker City.
She did the painting as an employee.
Although the painting is done, St. John isn’t satisfi ed
with the project.
She wants to decorate the blank wall space with photo-
graphs, and she’s asking residents to donate them.
“I thought, thematically; pictures of Baker City, Baker
County, nature, would be something that generally speak-
ing everybody could buy into,” St. John said.
She doesn’t envision something resembling an art gal-
lery, but just a selection of local scenes.
St. John wears multiple hats at the Senior Center. In
addition to her volunteer work, she fi lls in for the kitchen
staff and as a medical transport driver when they come up
short.
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MEGABUCKS, Nov. 29
MEGA MILLIONS, Nov. 30
WIN FOR LIFE, Nov. 29
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• 4 p.m.: 8 — 8 — 3 — 2
• 7 p.m.: 2 — 6 — 1 — 2
• 10 p.m.: 4 — 0 — 6 — 9
LUCKY LINES, Nov. 30
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Mega
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Next jackpot: $33,000
SENIOR MENUS
FRIDAY: Chicken a la king, rice, rolls, broccoli, green salad,
brownies
MONDAY (Dec. 6): Chicken fried streak, mashed potatoes
with gravy, rolls, corn, green salad, pudding
TUESDAY (Dec. 7): Chicken and broccoli fettuccine,
zucchini and tomatoes, rolls, 3-bean salad, cookies
WEDNESDAY (Dec. 8): Goulash, green beans, garlic
bread, sauerkraut, salad, lemon squares
THURSDAY (Dec. 9): Pork roast, scalloped potatoes,
peas, rolls, green salad, bread pudding
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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Noxious weed of the week
By JEFFREY PETTINGILL
The enemy
Mistletoe (Phoradendron
macrophyllum).
This is an evergreen para-
sitic plant that grows on land-
scape trees and ornamental in
coastal areas. Closer to home,
we quite often see infestations
of dwarf mistletoe (Arceutho-
bium ssp.) in conifer species in
the local mountains.
This plant is parasitic,
which means that it uses
another plant to survive. It is
normally spread by birds, and
germinates and roots into the
bark and stems of trees. You
may have seen this without
knowing it. If you look up into
a tree and see a very dense
section of a branch or one that
looks like it has a tumbleweed
stuck in it, this is usually
mistletoe infestation.
The tree tries to grow
around it which causes it to
have a very thick branch with
smaller stems growing out
of it.
Because mistletoe is para-
sitic, it draws all its moisture
and nutrients from the host
tree, thus it does not require
direct sunlight like many
invasive plants.
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It greatly disfi gures trees
by causing these large clumps
in the branches. When in
deciduous trees, it will be
the only noticeable green
growth once the leaves fall off
in the fall. Dwarf mistletoe
spreads its seeds by forcible
discharge of the seeds. They
can “launch” their seeds 30 to
40 feet.
The defense
Mechanical control by
pruning out the mistletoe
seems to be the most effective
method of control. Cutting
the mistletoe from the branch
will normally not control it
completely as the threadlike
roots penetrate well into the
branch. Complete removal of
the branch is best.
Chemical control can be
effective, using a product
such as Florel Fruit Elimina-
tor (same thing that keeps
crabapples from growing
fruit) early in the spring,
when the host tree is dormant
is most effective. This type of
herbicide is very slow acting
and may take a few years to
completely control the weed.
This Christmas when you
are kissing under the mistle-
toe, just imagine it is also an
unwanted pest in someone
else’s eyes.
Jeffrey Pettingill,
supervisor of the Baker
County Weed District, can be
reached at 541-523-0618 or
541-519-0204.
OBITUARIES
John Widman Sr.
For those who would like to make a
donation in memory of John, the fam-
ily suggests Oregon Health & Science
John Widman Sr., 66, of Baker City,
University through Tami’s Pine Valley
died Nov. 22, 2021, at his home.
Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
A private service will be held at a
later date with the spreading of his ashes P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online
condolences can be shared at www.
on the family ranch.
tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.
John Scott Widman Sr. was born on
Nov. 8, 1955, in Baker City to William
‘Jim’ Smith
(Bill) and Lorraine Francis Widman.
John was a fourth-generation rancher of Formerly of Baker City, 1929-2021
the Widman Ranches, which date back to
James E. “Jim”
1864 on Lookout Mountain.
Smith, 92, passed in
John graduated from Baker High in peace on Nov. 17, 2021,
1974. While in school he enjoyed playing in Sisters.
baseball.
Funeral ar-
Jim Smith
John married Teresa Thompson and rangements are by
they had three children: John Jr., Tasia
Niswonger-Reynolds
and Tiffany. They were later divorced.
Funeral Home of Bend. A celebration of
John worked the ranch and did cus-
his life will take place next spring.
tom haying until he became sick. After
Jim was born on April 30, 1929, in
battling cancer and beating it, he later
Oroville, California, to Eli and Alma
developed other health problems which (Turk) Smith. The middle of three sons,
kept him housebound most of the time.
Jim was raised in the Calveras County
John is survived by his children,
communities of Arnold and Angels
John Widman Jr. of Haines, Tasia (Rob) Camp, where he attended Bret Harte
Mendes of Salem, and Tiffany Widman
Union High School.
of Boise; his grandsons, Ismael (Izzy)
He married Dona Gavette on July 8,
and Andrew Perez of Amity, Oregon;
1949, in Minden, Nevada, and together
his brothers, Jack (Diane) Lemmon of
they raised two sons, Daryl and Dane,
Tualatin and Mike Widman of Baker
after migrating north to Hillsboro. Jim
City; his nephew, Wyatt Widman; and
started his 38-year career with the city
many cousins.
of Forest Grove in 1954, retiring from
John was preceded in death by his
Cleanwater Services of Washington
parents, Bill and Lorraine Widman; his
County in 1992.
brother, Billy Widman; his aunt, Ber-
After retiring and the passing of his
nice Pavelek; and his great-uncles, Fred wife, Dona, Jim married Loy (Fossum)
(Pearl) Widman and Bud (Estel) Powers. Harsin in 1993 and soon thereafter the
Baker City, 1955-2021
couple moved to Baker City, where they
remained until Loy passed away in
October 2020. Jim relocated to Sisters in
July of this year, to be nearer to his sons,
and to be lovingly and respectfully cared
for by the staff at The Lodge in Sisters.
Jim is survived by his sons, Daryl
(Linda) of Salem and Dane (Diane)
of Bend; his brother, Steven (Terri) of
Baker City; his grandsons, Cory (Crys-
tal) of Forest Grove, Adam (Shanna) of
Aloha, and Tyler (Althea) of Salem; his
granddaughter, Lyndsey (David) Jones
of Florida; six great-grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews. He
is also survived by his stepdaughter,
Cindy Heesacker of Baker City; his
stepsons, Dallas (Laura) of Condon
and Kerry (Sue) of Forest Grove; six
step-grandchildren and three step-great-
grandchildren.
In addition to Dona and Loy, Jim was
preceded in death by his parents; his
older brother, Winfi eld; and a nephew,
Dale (as well as two of Dale’s children) in
an Idaho plane crash.
Those acquainted with Jim also were
familiar with his lifetime of stories,
most told in the context of the particular
make/model/year of whatever motorized
vehicle played a part. He enjoyed hunt-
ing, fi shing, motorcycles, old cars and
gardening in his later years, and was
a member of the Baker City Elks and
Eagles organizations.
Memorial contributions can be made
to Partners in Care Hospice, 2075 N.E.
Wyatt Court, Bend, OR 97701.
NEWS OF RECORD
DEATHS
Frederick Judy: 80, of Sis-
ters, died Nov. 25, 2021, in Baker
City. Arrangements are under the
direction of Gray’s West & Co.
Pioneer Chapel. To leave an online
condolence for Frederick’s family,
go to www.grayswestco.com.
Dianna Carol: 81, of Baker
City died Nov. 26, 2021, at Saint
Alphonsus Medical Center.
Arrangements are under the
direction of Gray’s West & Co.
Pioneer Chapel. To leave an online
condolence for Dianna’s family,
go to www.grayswestco.com.
Brenda Stanton: 55, for-
merly of Baker City, died Nov. 17,
2021, at St. Charles Hospital in
Bend. Arrangements are under
the direction of Tami’s Pine Val-
ley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. Online condolences can
be made at www.tamispinevalley-
funeralhome.com
BIRTH
ISSN-8756-6419
Serving Baker County since 1870
Colorado State University/Contributed Photo
Dwarf mistletoe in a conifer tree.
Hill: Hannah and Bryce of
Haines, a girl, Johannah Hill, Nov.
11, 2021, at 2:30 a.m.; 6 pounds,
14 ounces.
FUNERAL PENDING
Michael Myers-Gabiola:
Celebration of life, Saturday, Dec.
4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Baker City
Church of the Nazarene, 1250
Hughes Lane. For those who
would like to make a donation in
memory of Michael, the family
asks that they be made to help
defray service expenses through
Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home
& Cremation Services, P.O. Box
543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online
condolences can be shared at
www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.
POLICE LOG
Baker City Police
Arrests, citations
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLU-
ENCE OF INTOXICANTS: Trent
1809 1st Street • Baker City
 December 3-9 
(PG)
Disney Animation. Mirabel must save her family’s magic,
although she has no special gift of her own.
Friday
Sat & Sun
Mon - Thurs
4:20, 7:20
1:10, 4:20, 7:20
7:20
HOUSE OF GUCCI
(R)
When Patrizia Reggiana marries into the Gucci family, her
unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy.
Friday
Sat & Sun
Mon - Thurs
3:45, 7:00
12:30, 3:45, 7:00
7:00
GHOSTBUSTERS AFTERLIFE (PG-13)
A family discovers they have a connection to the original
Ghostbusters and the legacy their grandfather left behind.
Friday
Sat & Sun
Mon-Thurs
4:10, 7:10
1:00, 4:10, 7:10
7:10
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SECOND-DEGREE ASSAULT,
FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTIES
OF A DRIVER: Joseph Michael
Randolph, 50, Durkee, 11:10 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 29 on Express
Road, jailed following a hit and
run incident.
FAILURE TO APPEAR (Union
County warrant): Cody J. Steen-
hard, 41, Baker City, 8:53 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 29 on Elk Creek
Road; jailed.
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ENCANTO
Ryan Fisher, 24, Baker City,
9:44 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29 at
Fourth Street and Auburn Avenue;
cited and released.
WALLOWA COUNTY WAR-
RANT: Kody Allen McManus, 25,
Baker City, 8:07 p.m. Monday,
Nov. 29 at Colorado Street and
Foothill Drive; jailed.
Baker County Sheriff’s
Offi ce
Arrests, citations
(541) 523-2522
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