Wednesday, March 11, 2020 A7
The Dalles Chronicle
TheDallesChronicle.com
FOR THE RECORD
DEATHS
a restraining order against is
sending subjects over on his
behalf looking for equipment. A
restraining order violation report
was taken.
A hazard tow report was
Mid-Columbia
taken March 5 from Quinton and
Fire & Rescue
Roberts streets.
March 5, 5:32 p.m. - Crew
A stolen vehicle report was
responded to the 7900 block of
taken march 5 from the 1000
Highway 30 but were canceled
block of West 6th Street.
while en route to the call. The
A theft report was taken
cause of the call is unknown.
March 5 from the 200 block of
The agency also responded to East 2nd Street after staff report-
four calls for emergency medical ed a customer fled with unpaid
services on March 5.
merchandise.
A theft report was taken
March 5 from the 900 block of
Vey Way after a victim reported a
The Dalles City
license plate was stolen from his
Animal control responded to
vehicle.
the 700 block of Richland Court
Police responded to the 900
March 5 after a caller reported a
dog at large. The dog was located block of Court Street March 5
after a caller reported a male
and taken to the local shelter; a
subject came into his apartment
report was taken.
and left with items that were not
Tyler James Burris, 27, The
his. A theft report was taken.
Dalles, was arrested March 5 in
Police made contact with
the 400 block of East 7th Street
two male subject March 5 in the
on a warrant for second-degree
2600 block of West 6th Street
failure to appear.
A hit and run report was taken who were still parked in a vacant
parking lot after previously being
March 5 from the 2000 block of
trespassed. Both were cited
West 7th Street.
and released for second-degree
Travis Monroe Dodson, 37,
criminal trespass. A report was
The Dalles, was arrested March
taken.
5 in the 2000 block of West 8th
Police responded to the 2400
Street and is accused of unlawful
block of West 6th Street March
possession of heroin.
6 after staff reported they came
Police responded to the
to the shop and noticed the
2000 block of East 15th Street
door was open. Several keys
March 5 after a caller reported
to vehicles were missing and a
a male subject whom she has
EDITOR’S NOTE: All indi-
viduals arrested are presumed
innocent until proven guilty.
FIRE
POLICE REPORTS
vehicle was stolen from the lot. A
burglary report was taken.
Police responded to the
600 block of West 14th Street
March 6 on a report of custodial
interference. Grandparent of a
child attempted to pick up a child
without permission. A report was
taken.
Matthew Stephen Phillips, 27,
The Dalles, was arrested March 6
in the 400 block of 7th Street on
a warrant for unlawful possession
of heroin.
Henry Russell Benson, 58,
no listed address, was arrested
March 6 in the 3300 block of
West 6th Street on a warrant for
probation violation.
A hazard tow report was
taken March 6 from West 6th and
Walnut streets after a vehicle
was left abandoned in the area in
the center lane. The vehicle was
impounded.
James Earl Mulvaney, 26, The
Dalles, was arrested March 6 in
the 800 block of Union Street
on a warrant for post-prison
violations.
Police responded to the 3300
block of West 6th Street March
6 on a report of a dog at large.
The dog was lodged at the local
shelter and a report was taken.
Police responded to the 1200
block of East 12th Street March 6
after a caller reported his juvenile
son was damaging items in the
home due to an imposed curfew.
A report was taken.
A theft report was taken
March 7 from the 1100 block of
G Street after a victim reported
his vehicle had been broken
into and some items stolen.
A theft report was taken
March 7 from the 500 block
of Summit Ridge Drive after a
victim reported her vehicle had
been entered overnight and
some items stolen.
A theft report was taken
March 7 from the 3300 block of
Royal Crest Drive after a victim
reported his vehicle was entered
overnight and some items
stolen.
A drug report was taken
March 7 from the 600 block of
West 2nd Street after an officer
was providing foot patrol in the
area and found drugs on the
property.
Police responded to the 300
block of West 3rd Street March
7 after a caller reported a male
subject came onto the property
and assaulted him. A report was
taken.
A found property report was
taken March 7 from East 1st
and Union streets after a caller
found some keys.
Police responded to the 600
block of Wasco Drive March 7
after a victim reported his vehi-
cle was broken into and some
items stolen.
William Blain Russell, 23, The
Dalles, was arrested March 8
near West 6th and Trevitt streets
and is accused of driving under
the influence of intoxicants.
Loretta Whanita Carr,
84, a resident of Dufur,
Oregon, died March 5, 2020.
Spencer, Libby & Powell
Funeral Home in care of
arrangements.
Kelly Kay Franklin, 65,
a resident of Hood River,
Ore., died March 3, 2020.
Spencer, Libby & Powell
Funeral Home in care of
arrangements.
Richard Ray Stradley,
76, a resident of Grass
Valley, Ore., died March
4, 2020. Spencer, Libby &
Powell Funeral Home in
care of arrangements.
Thomas Rutherford,
80, died March 8, 2020,
at Hawks Ridge Assisted
Living in Hood River,
Ore. He was born July
24, 1939. Arrangements
under the direction of
Anderson’s Tribute Center,
1401 Belmont Avenue,
Hood River. Visit www.
AndersonsTributeCenter.
com to leave a note of con-
dolence for the family.
Sandra Irene Sexton,
79, a resident of The Dalles,
Ore., died March 5, 2020.
Spencer Libby & Powell
Funeral Home in care of
arrangements. Graveside
Committal Service will be
held 11 a.m. March 13, 2020,
at IOOF Cemetery, 2565
Three Mile Road, The Dalles.
A memorial gathering will
follow at Fort Dalles Riders
Club.
“Buster” Donald Wilcox,
77, died March 8, 2020, at
Skyline Hospital in White
Salmon, Wash. He was born
July 22, 1942. Arrangements
under the direction of
Anderson’s Tribute Center,
1401 Belmont Avenue,
Hood River. Visit www.
AndersonsTributeCenter.
com to leave a note of condo-
lence for the family.
Michael E. Brace, 70, died
March 7, 2020, at Skyline
Hospital in White Salmon,
Wash. He was born June
23, 1949. Arrangements
under the direction of
Anderson’s Tribute Center,
1401 Belmont Avenue,
Hood River, Ore. Visit www.
AndersonsTributeCenter.
com to leave a note of condo-
lence for the family.
Call 541-296-2141 to place an obituary
2020 Wind Challenge canceled
NEWS IN BRIEF
Meet with the mayor
Mayor Rich Mays will be hosting his monthly “Second
Saturday” gathering at Kainos Coffee, 418 E. 2nd, The Dalles
on March 14 from 9:00am to 10:30am. The Second Saturday
gatherings are an informal monthly roundtable discussion
hosted by Mayor Mays that are meant to gather input and
opinion from all residents of The Dalles. Mayor Mays urges
all residents to come share their ideals and visions for the
City of The Dalles.
Radio auction March 14
The Bicoastal Media Radio Auction presented by
Chamness Auctions will return Saturday, March 14, offering
over $200,000 in goods and services from some of the area’s
most prominent and popular businesses.
Listeners can bid on items including appliances, home
improvement, lodging, automotive service and accessories,
vision and dental services, health and beauty, recreational
sites, pet services, hobbies, musical instruments, ski gear
and much, much more. Plus there will be “instant auction”
opportunities to purchase gift certificates for area restaurants
and stores at big savings.
Listen to bid beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing into the
mid-afternoon on KIHR-AM 1340/98.3 FM, 105.5/96.9 FM
KCGB, 93.5 FM KACI, Newsradio 1300/103.9 FM KACI, and
on-line at Gorgeradio.com, with updates on Gorge Radio
Facebook page. Visit Gorgeradio.com for a listing of items—
then listen for the items you want to bid on, and when you
hear them call 541-386-1511 or 1-888-786-1511. Bidder
numbers are available in advance; 541-296-2211.
WIC not a ‘public charge’
Oregon WIC is assuring families that federal “public
charge” rules will not affect WIC services: WIC participants
cannot be penalized for seeking services such as nutrition
and breastfeeding support under the new rules that went
into effect Feb. 24.
Public charge is a term used by U.S. immigration officials
to describe a person who is primarily dependent on the gov-
ernment, and this can prevent immigration approval. On Jan.
27, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that lifted the injunc-
tion on the public charge rule placed by lower courts.
This rule makes it more difficult for immigrants to get
green cards,. and federal appeals courts had previously
issued injunctions blocking the rule. These rules will require
immigration caseworkers to consider the use of government
housing, food and medical assistance, as well as command
of the English language, in their immigration application
review.
The North Central WIC program declares that the new
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules expand-
ing the definition of “public charge” do not affect those who
use WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants and Children) and WIC participants should con-
tinue accessing WIC’s nutrition and breastfeeding support
services.
Oregon Health Plan coverage for prenatal and postpartum
care and children younger than 21, school meals and Head
Start are also not affected by the new rules.
Confusion about the new rules has resulted in fear among
immigrants, and they are not seeking the care they need.
Families and communities can suffer short- and long-term
consequences when immigrant families are denied, or afraid
to access, the care they need.
Diversity makes communities stronger and more vi-
brant,” says local WIC coordinator Maricela Elias. “Oregon
immigrants and their families enrich our neighborhoods,
communities, and economy. When we ensure that all moth-
ers and children have what they need to lead healthy, happy
and productive lives, everyone benefits.” North Central WIC
staff will continue to inform participants that WIC is not
included in public charge. The Oregon Health Authority,
the state agency responsible for protecting the health of
Oregonians, encourages anyone with questions about
public charge to seek counsel from a qualified immigration
attorney. Call the Oregon Law Center-Legal Aid Services
of Oregon Public Benefits Hotline at 800-520-5292 or find
an immigration attorney through Oregon Immigration
Resource.
WHEN I DIE, I WANT MY BODY TO BE...
❑ CREMATED
❑ BURIED
❑ TRANSPORTED BACK
TO THE STARSHIP
WHATEVER YOUR WISHES WE CAN HELP.
In what should have
been its seventh year,
the Gorge Technology
Alliance (GTA) announced
today that the 2020 Wind
Challenge has been
canceled in response to
the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) situation.
The event brings over 200
middle- and high-school
students and dozens of
volunteers from across six
counties together for a one-
day competition to build the
best wind turbine. This event
had been planned for March
14 at Fort Dalles Readiness
Center.
“We did not take cancel-
lation of this event lightly,”
said GTA Executive Director
Jessica Metta. “While Wind
Challenge has been a be-
loved staple for STEM edu-
cation in the Gorge for many
years, the safety of the stu-
dents and volunteers is our
top priority. We have been
monitoring the COVID-19
concerns very carefully and
felt it was best to cancel this
year’s event based on our
most up-to-date assessment
and in consideration of
general public health and
safety.”
The planning team be-
hind Wind Challenge will
reconvene in a few months
to consider rescheduling
the event for Fall 2020.
All previously registered
student teams, volunteers,
and the community will
be informed if the event is
rescheduled.
For more information
about Wind Challenge,
visit windchallenge.org or
contact Jessica Metta at 541-
296-2266, jessica@crgta.org.
OBITUARIES
Sandra Irene Sexton
Homer Wilson Lindsey
December 26, 1940 ~ March 5, 2020
September 13, 1944 ~ February 27, 2020
Sandra Irene Sexton
passed away March 5, 2020,
peacefully in her home,
surrounded by her family.
Sandra was born Decem-
ber 26, 1940, in Superior
Wisc., the youngest of
three daughters, to
Charles and Mabel
Ponkow.
In 1946, Sandra moved
with her parents to The
Dalles, Ore., where her fa-
ther helped work on the
old highway and her mother worked at The Dalles
General Hospital. Sandra proudly worked for Mid-Co-
lumbia Medical Center for 27 years, as their
“Medicare Biller.”
She was the self-appointed ‘haircut’ reminder for
all the men in the office and was not shy about telling
her bosses when it was time to visit the barber.
Sandra loved baseball, especially the Atlanta
Braves. She was thrilled with her retirement gift from
MCMC, which was an all-expense paid trip to Atlanta
to see her beloved Atlanta Braves in their home stadi-
um.
Sandra was very active with her 1959 graduating
class from The Dalles High School, and when her
health allowed, participated in the planning and at-
tending of her class reunions, the most recent was
her 60th class reunion.
Sandra’s greatest joy was her granddaughters and
great-grandchildren. In April 2018, Sandra was
blessed beyond measure to get the first ‘boy’ baby to
be born in five generations, welcoming her great-
grandson to the family.
Sandra is survived by her daughters and son-in-
laws, Deanna Barnhouse (Tom), Debbie Wentz-
Cantrell (Michael); granddaughters, Rebekah Larsen
(Jered), Rheid Wentz (Jose Regalado); great-grandchil-
dren, Layla, Gracelyn and Levi (plus 2 bonus “greats”,
Harlan and Wesley). She was “Aunty” to many and
loved her nieces and nephews, making every effort to
attend graduations, weddings, showers and birthdays.
Sandra will be laid to rest at Three-Mile Cemetery,
(aka Park Lawn), Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11 a.m.,
with luncheon, laughter and memory sharing directly
following, at the Fort Dalles Riders Association Club
1023 Irvine Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.
Public is encouraged to attend both, as Sandra
would have wanted it that way.
Memorials may be made to Providence Hospice of
the Gorge.
Homer Wilson (Scotty)
Lindsey passed away at the
age of 75 on Feb. 27, 2020, in
Golden Valley, Az., where he
has lived for the last two
years.
From Dec. 31, 1962, to Dec.
30, 1965, Scotty served our
country in the U.S. Army.
Scotty was a longtime resi-
dent of The Dalles, Ore., and
was employed for 44 years at
The Dalles aluminum plant
before moving to Lyle,
Wash., in 1999.
His Hobbies and passions were loving his wife and
family. He also was into pre-1850 American Indian
Culture. Scotty was into napping and making hand-
made knives, bows, arrows, dream catchers, and
everything in between. He was his best when hunting,
fishing, and playing a round of golf.
Scotty was married to Ilean Ripplinger Lindsey
whom he loved for 29 years and will continue to love
as long as the winds whisper in her ears. He was a lov-
ing father to Kenn Lindsey, Dan Ripplinger, Saprina
Lindsey Ford, Darla Lindsey McKee, and Jeannie
Lindsey Barker. Scotty's love did not end at his chil-
dren but continued to his 15 grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his brothers, Leonard and
Thomas Lindsey; sister Janice Kellogg; brother and
sister-in-law Robert and Cheryl Ripplinger and John
and Linda Ripplinger.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Clinton
and Adele Lindsey; and two sisters, Mavourneen Rea-
gan and Linda (Berral) Miller.
His arms were always full of love for the numerous
nephews and nieces that filled his life with more joy
than we will ever know.
Spread your wings and fly with the eagles and con-
tinue to watch over family and many friends.
A celebration of life will be held on June 27, 2020,
from 1-4 p.m. This will be a potluck held at Sorosis
Park in The Dalles, Oregon.
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you
feel it.
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