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FAMILY Blue Mountain Eagle OTEC conducting survey of its member-owners Blue Mountain Eagle Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative is conduct- ing a member satisfac- tion survey through TSE Services. Starting the week of March 11, 250 random- ly-selected OTEC mem- ber-owners in Baker, Grant, Harney and Union counties will be con- tacted by phone and online to participate in the survey. “OTEC strives to respect the time of its members. We know that you are busy, so when we decide to con- duct or participate in surveys there are reasons,” OTEC spokes- man Andrew Cut- ler said. “These sur- veys are our report card, showing us areas where we need to improve how we serve you, our member-owners.” Member feedback high- lights areas of strength, weakness, opportunity and potential threats to OTEC. “OTEC’s vision is to be in the top 10 percent of cooperatives nation- ally by 2022,” Cutler said. “The results of these surveys allow us to tar- get areas of improvement allowing us to achieve that vision and to provide our members with a level of service that’s second to none.” College welding class to be offered locally in April Blue Mountain Eagle Blue Mountain Com- munity College will offer welding 112, taught locally by Mitch Wilson, the first week in April through June. Wilson taught a welding 111 class last fall, meeting at the Grant Union Junior-Se- nior High School metal shop. Times and days of the class will be determined by the instructor and class members. For more informa- tion or to register, con- tact Coordinator Ash- ley Armichardy at the BMCC/Eastern Oregon University offices at the Grant County Edu- cation Service District, 835 S. Canyon Blvd. in John Day. Armich- ardy’s office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- days through Thurs- days, and she may be contacted at the ESD at 541-575-1550. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 OBITUARIES Oaklee ‘Lee’ Hyder Joyce Bernard Sumner Pryse A celebration of life will be held for Oaklee “Lee” Hyder at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Living Word Christian Cen- ter, 59357 Highway 26, Mt. Vernon, OR 97865. Pastor Sha- ron Miller will offi ciate. Hyder was well known for her pur- ple outfi ts, so attendees are encouraged to wear the color purple in her memory. Joyce Bernard Sumner Pryse, age 97, passed away March 4 at Settler’s Park Assisted Living in Baker City. Joyce Clementine Bernard was born in Newberg, Oregon, on Nov. 18, 1921, to Andrew L. and Emily Bernard. She joined siblings Art, Helen and Law- rence, and was later joined by broth- ers Andrew Jr., Robert and Gene. She grew up on the family ranch in Suplee, Oregon. She married Carl F. Sumner of Madras, Oregon, on March 31, 1944. Son Richard entered their lives later that same year with son Marvin joining the family in 1946. Life settled more with the family’s move to John Day where Carl delivered products for Ed Gunther Shell Oil. In 1954, the family moved to Mt. Vernon where Carl and Joyce purchased and operated a grocery; they named it Carl’s Market. Carl’s untimely death in spring 1956 led to the sale of the store and a return to John Day. As life moved on, John S. Pryse, a carpenter by craft from Prairie City, entered and became a part of her life; she and John married in 1963. Joyce is survived by her son, Marvin (Vicki) Sumner, of Prineville, Oregon; daughters-in-law Kaew Sumner of Bend, Oregon, and Sandy Pryse of Baker City; step-son Dean Pryse of Parkdale, Oregon; step-granddaughter Maam of Bend, Oregon; and step-grandson Tant in Sydney, Australia. She was preceded in death by her fi rst husband, Carl, and second husband, John, in March 1999. A celebration of life will take place Thursday, March 14, from 12-3 p.m. in Room 1868, 152 NW Fourth St., Prineville, OR 97754. In lieu of fl owers, contributions can be made to the American Red Cross or your local senior cen- ter in her name through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814. Robert Lee Boethin Robert Lee Boethin, 93, of John Day, Oregon passed away at his residence on Nov. 4, 2018. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Canyon City Cemetery in Canyon City. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a reception at the John Day Elks Lodge. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit driskillmemorialchapel. com. LaVera Clark LaVera Clark, 89, of Prairie City, Oregon, died Thurs- day, March 7, at her home with her granddaughter by her side. A traditional funeral service will be held at Grace Chapel in Prairie City, Friday, March 15 at 11 a.m. Inter- ment will be at the Prairie City Cemetery. A reception will be held immediately following at the Prairie City Senior Center, the former Grange Hall. For those who would like to make a donation in memory of LaVera, the family sug- gests either Blue Mountain Hospice or the Carrie Young Memorial through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be shared at tamispinevalleyfu- neralhome.com. $1,000 Umpqua donation benefi ts homebuying workshops Fire refresher training planned Blue Mountain Eagle Eastern Oregon Training Group will hold the RT-130 Wild- land Fire Refresher on April 13 at the 5J School District Building, 2090 Fourth St., Baker City. Class will begin at 8 a.m., and the cost is $100. All participants should bring gloves for the practice shelter deployment. Registration is avail- able at oregonfi retrain- ing.com. Pre-registration is requested. The cost will be $120 at the door. This is a required class for all federal and state contrac- tors. For more infor- mation, contact Laurel Goodrich at 541-403- 0907 or Jeff Sherman at 541-519-6213. Kevin Spencer, a loan origi- nator from Umpqua Bank, was recently awarded a runner-up prize for a Community Lead- ership Award from the bank, which made a $1,000 dona- tion to Community Connection of Northeast Oregon’s Housing Resource Center. The center hosts two Bobetta (Bobbie) Ann Baker, 83, of John Day passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Blue Mountain Care Center in Prairie City. Graveside services will be held at noon on Friday, March 22 at the Canyon City Cemetery in Canyon City, Oregon. Bobbie Baker was born on March 20, 1935 to Edith and Floyd Radcliffe in Kelso, Washington. Bobbie graduated from high in school in Olympia, Washington in 1953. She then started a career in administrative and secretarial work. She met Claude Baker in Portland, Oregon; after a two-year courtship, they were married in Wichita Falls, Texas in June 1959. Bobbie worked in various civil service positions in the United States and overseas during her husband Claude’s 30 year Air Force career. She held positions in the Alaskan Air Command at Elmendorf AFB near Anchorage, Alaska for three years and in the Military Airlift Command at Scott AFB in Illinois. Among her most noteworthy positions was secretary for the Eielson AFB Chaplain near Fairbanks, Alaska for five years as well as secretary for the Vice Base Commander of Clark AFB in the Philippines for three years. In 1983 she decided to take up a new career as an electrologist. After completing training, she opened up her own shop in San Jose, California. She retired in 1999 and she and Claude moved to John Day. Bobbie liked to paint and work with crafts; she made many of her own clothes in her younger years. She was very active in the John Day community and enjoyed helping with many fundraisers such as the Kam Wah Chung site and fundraising for the free spay/neuter program with the John Day River Veterinary Clinic. She also played a major role in the purchase of a portable X-ray machine for the Blue Mountain Hospital. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, and a loyal friend who will be sorely missed by all She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Claude Baker of John Day, Oregon; son, James (Kelley); and granddaughters, Lauren and Emily, all of Lake Taps, Washington. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit: www.driskillmemorialchapel.com. Paid by the family of Bobetta Baker. BIRTHS Wimer Adelynn Grace Wimer was born on Monday, Feb. 25, at Kadlec Hospi- tal in Richland, Washington. She was 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and 19 inches long. Her parents are Jimmy and Heidi Wimer of Heppner, Oregon. Her grandparents are Randy and Joni Scharfenberg of Fairbanks, Alaska. Robert Dean Burnett, age 74, of Winston, Oregon passed away on Monday, Feb. 18. Bob was born in Lewiston, Idaho to parents Clarence and Hazel (Allen) Burnett on Jan. 13, 1945. Robert was raised in Clarkston, Washington and went to school there. As a young teenager, he worked on various large wheat farms in the area, driving caterpillar – plowing fields. He moved to Portland in the early 1960’s working in truck stops, mechanic work, service and parking over the road trucks; he loved trucks. Bob married his first wife while living in Portland and they eventually moved to Tualatin, Oregon and he accepted the position of Superintendent of Public Works being the first to hold this position. He also joined the volunteer fire department becoming Assistant Fire Chief, and dressed as Santa Claus for a few years. After only about a year, Bob had the opportunity to partner up with a new company, who would be selling, erecting, or relocating water reservoir tanks, as their Construction Coordinator. His job was to supply the company with the technical background to purchase and market said tanks. The company had several offices in California and one in Houston, Texas. Traveling was extensive nation wide and Bob decided he needed to do it better and faster so he learned to fly. The company had several airplanes and Bob logged over 5000 hours during his lifetime. Bob left the tank company and started his business welding and fabricating in Tualatin. When the timber industry declined, he entered into installing milling equipment in the gold and silver mines in Nevada, Wyoming, and Colorado. He and his family moved to Mt. Vernon, Oregon in the early 1980’s where Bob continued with his welding and fabricating business. He worked for the Grant County Sheriff’s Dept. as a reserve deputy, and had held cards from Wasco and Clackamas counties. Bob contracted another installation of mining equipment with J.R. Simplot in Wyoming, and, in 1984, married his wife Boots and they moved to John Day, Oregon when the job was finished. Bob was owner/operator of Blue Mt. Ranchers Supply and B & H Trucking in John Day. The economy and health forced relocation to Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1998 where Bob worked as a General Contractor doing property maintenance for his sister, Kathie, and various private and commercial accounts. He had been a president of Edgeta Antique Tractor Club, and acting president of Klamath Rental Association. He was also a 32-year member of the John Day Elks Lodge. He enjoyed many hobbies including flying, hunting, fishing and all things outdoors. In 2017, Bob and his wife moved to Winston, Oregon to leave the snow and cold behind. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Hazel; and sisters Margie and Judy. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Boots; son, Robert (Brandi) of Bend; daughter, Joan, of Portland; step-sons, Dan Howard of Roseburg, and Ron Howard of Klamath Falls; grandchildren and great-grandchildren living in OR, WA, MO; brother, David of Boston, MA; sisters Sue of S. CA, and Betty of WA, and Kathie (Rob) Davis Klamath Falls; brother Kenny of FL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bob always had a smile on his face and was so positive about life and always was more than willing to lend a helping hand. Bob had been on dialysis the past 6 years, traveled with his power chair, visiting, shopping, or working, and wanted a new chair with tracks on it; he could go anywhere then. He had many, many friends and cherished them all. He will be greatly missed. Those wishing can donate to the charity of their choice in Bob’s memory. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the Life Community Church in Klamath Falls, Oregon on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1 p.m. After the service, the family invites you to join them for a meal downstairs. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor’s Family Mortuary in Winston, Oregon (541) 679-6983. Paid for by the family of Robert Dean Burnett Last Week’s Temps John Day ...........................................................HI/LO Tuesday ........................................................... 43/13 Wednesday ..................................................... 48/33 Thursday .......................................................... 37/25 Friday ............................................................... 36/23 Saturday .......................................................... 37/21 Sunday ............................................................. 42/19 Monday............................................................ 49/20 24/7 F ORECAST A UTOMATED : 541-575-1122 R OAD CONDITIONS : 511; TRIPCHECK . COM NOAA W EATHER R ADIO FOR J OHN D AY 162.500 MHz six-hour homebuying education workshops for fi rst-time home- buyers in each of the four coun- ties served by CCNO: Grant, Baker, Union and Wallowa. The workshops utilize profes- sionals in fi nancial preparation, loan processes, real estate and closing. Spencer has been a lender presenter for these workshops for the past six years. Blue Mountain Eagle Thomas makes Dean’s List 1809 First Street • Baker City • (541)523-5439 BARGAIN MATINEE IN ( ) Adults $7 ALL FILMS $6 ON TIGHTWAD TUESDAY MOVIE SCHEDULE MARCH 15-21 WONDER PARK (PG) The story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl comes alive. FRI & SAT (4:20) 7:10 9:40 SUNDAY (4:20) 7:10 MON- THURS 7:10 CAPTAIN MARVEL (PG-13) Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. FRI & SAT (4:00) 6:45 9:30 SUNDAY (4:00) 6:45 MON- THURS 6:45 ISN’T IT ROMANTIC (PG-13) A young woman disenchanted with love mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romantic comedy. FRI & SAT (4:10) 7:00 9:35 SUNDAY (4:10) 7:00 MON- THURS 7:00 $9 Adult, $7 Senior (60+), Youth Blue Mountain Eagle 108825 A2 Maya Thomas of Mon- ument was named to Cen- tral Oregon Community Col- lege’s Dean’s List for the fall term. A student must carry 12 credits and receive a GPA of 3.6 or above to be on the Dean’s List. Thomas plans to transfer to Oregon State Uni- versity — Cascades for the spring term to continue pur- suing a public health degree. CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND PASSING OF Bob Boethin & Mickey Boethin SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH 2019 THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE IS LOCATED AT CANYON CITY CEMETERY 1:00PM RECEPTION FOLLOWING AT THE JOHN DAY ELKS LODGE 2:00PM W EATHER F ORECAST FOR THE WEEK OF H HHHHHH Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Mostly cloudy Partly sunny Mostly sunny Partly sunny Partly sunny Mostly sunny Sunshine 40 47 50 53 59 61 59 19 25 27 30 36 32 36
