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LOCAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 O BITUARIES Carol A. (Arnson) Lauman their spouses, Denise and John Mercer, Doug and Julie 1941-2019 Beaudry, and Dianna and Carol Ann Lauman, 78, of Alec Hansen; stepchildren Summerville, died Oct. 27 in and spouses, Christopher Casper, Wyoming. and April Lauman and Carol was Kimberly and John Sanders; born April 2, two grandchildren and 12 1941, in Port- step-grandchildren; and seven land, to Warren great-grandchildren. Henry and Alice She was preceded in death Lillian (Nord) by her parents, Warren and Arnson. A lifelong Orego- Alice Arnson; son, Ricky Be- nian, she graduated from La audry; and grandson, Andrew Grande High School in 1959. Mercer. At the age of 18, Carol mar- Online condolences may be ried Robert Beaudry. They made to the family at www. were married for 32 years and lovelandfuneralchapel.com. together had four children. On Aug. 31, 2002, Carol married David W. Kirkland Jimmie Lauman, with whom Imbler David W. Kirkland, 72, she lived happily until her of Imbler, died Nov. 8 at his last breath. Carol was a Christian who residence. A memorial service loved God and her creator. will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 22 She spent many years playing at the North Powder United piano in church, helping with Methodist Church. An obitu- youth group and singing in ary is forthcoming. Loveland the choir. Carol really cared Funeral Chapel & Crematory about people and was a good is handling the arrangements. listener and cheerleader for many. She was a hugger, and Eleanor ‘Rose’ Carper one of her hugs always made La Grande Eleanor “Rose” Carper, 89, you feel better. Carol loved sewing, hunt- of La Grande, died Nov. 11 at ing in Wyoming, playing the her home. A celebration of her piano and visiting with fam- life will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, ily and friends. She enjoyed Cremation & Life Celebra- spending time in her fl ower tion Center. An obituary is gardens and sitting on the front porch with Jim watching forthcoming. hummingbirds, deer, turkey Gene A. Noland and wild rabbits. La Grande Surviving relatives Gene Anthony Noland, 80, include her husband, Jim- of La Grande, died Nov. 9 at mie Lauman; children and Summerville SOUTHWEST OREGON Providence St. Mary Medi- cal Center in Walla Walla, Washington. An obituary is forthcoming. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels- Knopp Funeral Cremation & Life Celebration Center. Keith D. Moffi t Wallowa formerly of La Grande, died Nov. 9 at a care facility. An obituary is forthcoming. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory will be handling the arrangements. UPCOMING FUNERALS AND VISITATIONS Sponsored by Keith Douglas Moffi t, 89, of Wallowa, died Nov. 5 in Enterprise. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at Lostine Cemetery. A get-together with food and beverages provided will follow at the Lostine Grange. Arrangements are entrusted to Bollman Fu- neral Home of Enterprise. Nov. 13 Michelle McCoy: 11 a.m. memorial service, Grace Lutheran Church (409 W. Main St.), Enterprise; committal follows at Prairie Creek Cemetery. Patricia Jenkins La Grande Nov. 16 Eleanor “Rose” Carper: 1 p.m. Patricia “Pat” Jenkins, 93, of La Grande, died Nov. 11 at her home. An obituary is forthcoming. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels- Knopp Funeral Cremation & Life Celebration Center. celebration of life, Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La Grande. Wade D. Brown Keith Moffi t: North Powder 2 p.m. memorial service, Lostine Cemetery; followed by get-together at Lostine Grange, food and beverages provided. Wade D. Brown, 58, of North Powder, died Nov. 10 at his residence. An obitu- ary is forthcoming. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crema- tory will be handling the arrangements. Nov. 22 David Kirkland: 2 p.m. memorial service, North Powder United Methodist Church. Marcia F. Smith Formerly of La Grande Marcia F. Smith, 96, of Seattle, Washington, and From staff reports Grande and Union County. Jobs provide paid training, flexible hours and weekly pay. Meet with a recruiter from the U.S. Census Bureau to discuss available job positions and complete applications from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande. The recruitment fair is a drop-in, first come first served event. No appointment is necessary. To be eligible for a 2020 Cen- sus job, you must be at least Registration for kids 18 years old and a U.S. citizen, indoor futsal league have a valid email address ends Nov. 15 and Social Security number, be LA GRANDE — Grande registered with the Selective Ronde Valley FC, an inclusive Service System or have a quali- soccer organization, is taking fying exemption (if you are a registrations for the winter male born after Dec. 31, 1959), 2019-20 futsal league, which pass a background check, com- will run Dec. 2 to Feb. 28. Futsal mit to completing training and is small-sided soccer played on be available to work fl exible a hard surface. Open to girls hours. For more information, go and boys, trainings and games to www.2020census.gov or call take place in local area gyms. 1-855-562-2020. GRVFC focuses on technical Buy and sell ski skills, tactical understanding, good sportsmanship and excel- equipment at Nov. 16 swap lence both on and off the field. LA GRANDE — The There are three age categories: Kinderkicks for age 4-6, Futsal annual Anthony Lakes Ski League for age 7-14, and High Patrol Ski Swap is planned School Futsal for age 15-18. The for Nov. 16 at the Riveria Ac- registration deadline is Nov. 15. tivity Center, corner of Second To register and for more infor- Street and Y Avenue in La mation, go to www.grvfc.com or Grande. The event offers deals on both new and used equip- email coach@grvfc.com. ment for all ages. To check in In addition, GRVFC is offering TOPSoccer, a commu- equipment to sell, drop it off nity-based training program between 9 a.m. and noon. The sale will be open from 12:30 for athletes with cognitive, p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Equipment emotional and/or physical pickup and payout is from special needs. The TOPS winter session will take place 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This sale is in December and January and one of the ski patrol’s biggest fundraisers of the year. For is open to boys and girls age 6-18. Contact GRVFC for more additional information call Zak at 541-963-0690. information. LA GRANDE — The La Grande Philly Group is hosting a bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at the La Grande Middle School, 1108 Fourth St. The holiday bazaar will benefi t the travelers for their spring 2020 trip. Local vendors and businesses will be selling their wares and stu- dents and their families will offer homemade decor and baked goods. There will also be a silent auction table. Library hosts 2020 Census job recruitment fair Tickets are on sale for Tiger Booster Hall of Fame induction dinner LA GRANDE — The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting LA GRANDE — The Tiger Booster Club and La Grande High School will celebrate the La Grande Tiger Booster Hall of Fame Class of 2019 at a dinner and induction ceremony at Eastern Oregon University’s Gilbert Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 16. The Hall of Fame was cre- ated to recognize outstand- ing alumni, teams and com- munity supporters who have “made La Grande proud.” This year the inductees are Doug Trice as the Outstand- ing Male Athlete, Kaci Lyman Boylan as the Outstanding Female Athlete, Delmer Hanson as the Outstanding Alumni, MJ Goss Motors as the Outstanding Community Supporter, and the 1986 Boys State Track Team coached by Rich Hedges. Andrea Waldrop will be inducted into the Wall of Fame that recognizes LHS staff “for a lifetime of service and commitment to the Tiger Spirit.” The evening will include a full dinner, shared memories and great stories. Tickets are $25, and everyone is welcome to attend. To purchase tickets and support the inductees, call Patty O’Reilly at 541-663- 3301 or stop by the LHS main offi ce. Help kids cope with divorce, separation LA GRANDE — Learn how divorce or separation impacts your children and what you can do to help them at a workshop offered from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Misener Conference Room, 1001 Fourth St., La Grande. The workshop is facilitated by Mary Lu Pierce and spon- sored by the Family Law Advisory Committee. Cost is $30 per person (cash or check Dry conditions cause worry about salmon runs, fires The Associated Press L OCAL B RIEFING Bazaar raises funds for applicants to assist with the LMS trip to Philly 2020 Census count in La THE OBSERVER — 3A only). The fee may be waived by prior order of the court, or if attendance occurs prior to or within 45 days of fi ling for custody, dissolution, separa- tion or modifi cation. Support persons and community members may attend free of charge. This workshop is for adults only. Child care is not provided. For more informa- tion call 541-962-9500 ext. 42. Elgin Museum to close for the winter ELGIN — The Elgin Museum will be closing its doors for the winter, from Nov. 17 to March 20, 2020. During the winter, special tours can be arranged by contacting Charlie at 541-805-9617 or Gerald at 541-534-4390. The Elgin Museum and Historical So- ciety proclaim the museum’s fi rst year at the new site a success and appreciate the community’s support. LG School Board convenes next week LA GRANDE — The Board of Directors of the La Grande School District will hold a regular board meeting Nov. 20. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the District Offi ce Conference Room, 1305 N. Willow St. GRANTS PASS — Con- ditions are dry in South- ern Oregon. The Grants Pass Daily Courier reports that with streams running at a trickle, fi sh biologists are worried about access for spawning salmon. Fire offi cials have asked the public to avoid outdoor burning until it rains. Ryan Battleson, bi- ologist for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Central Point, said small streams need more water to provide habitat for juvenile coho and steelhead. No rain is forecast for at least a week. October’s 0.61 inches of rain in Grants Pass, was about 25% of average. The dry conditions have also slowed prescribed burning and slash pile burning at lower eleva- tions. The fi re season ended Oct. 1 but Shelly Hoffer of the Oregon Department of Forestry said the depart- ment is still putting out wildfi res. P UBLIC S AFETY R EPORT Arrested: Maria Teresa Torres, 44, La Grande, was arrested on a charge of menacing, two Cited: A Union County counts. juvenile was cited on a charge Accident: At least one person of minor in possession of was injured Tuesday in a traffi c tobacco. accident at Depot Street and Arrested: Eric Preston Rob- V Avenue. The accident, which erts, 50, unknown address, was occurred earlier in the day, was arrested on a Yamhill County reported at 5:39 p.m. warrant charging failure to Arrested: Kayla Marie appear in court on a charge of Ruth Johnson, 32, unknown driving under the infl uence of address, was arrested on a intoxicants. Umatilla County warrant charg- Arrested: A juvenile was ar- ing failure to appear in court on rested by the Beaverton Police charges of second-degree theft, on a Union County juvenile two counts, and fi rst degree warrant charging a probation criminal trespass. violation. The alleged proba- Accident: At least one person tion violation was connected to was injured in a traffi c accident original charges of unauthor- on Q Avenue Monday. The acci- ized use of a motor vehicle; dent was reported at 11:43 a.m. unauthorized entry into a mo- Accident: At least one person tor vehicle, two counts; second was injured in a traffi c accident degree criminal mischief; on May Lane Monday. The ac- third-degree theft; no operators cident was reported at 2:08 p.m license and careless driving. Arrested: Timothy Andrew UNION COUNTY Gust, 37, unknown address, SHERIFF’S OFFICE was arrested on two Union Arrested: Fadel Nemr Nahle, County warrants. One warrant 53, La Grande, was arrested on charged failure to appear in a Union County Community court on charges of driving un- Corrections Detention Warrant. der the infl uence of intoxicants. Arrested: Sam Witty, 49, un- A second warrant charged known address, was arrested failure to appear in court on on a charge of second-degree a charge of harassment. Gust theft and on a Umatilla County was also arrested on a Salem probation warrant connected Police Department warrant to an original charge of driving charging failure to appear in while suspended or revoked. court on a charge of driving un- Arrested: Brandon Buckley, der the infl uence of intoxicants. 22, unknown address, was Arrested: Gary C. Morrison, arrested on a charge of second- 37, unknown address, was ar- degree trespass. rested on a charge of second- LA GRANDE FIRE degree theft. Arrested: Fadel Nemr Nahle, DEPARTMENT 53, La Grande, was arrested Firefi ghters responded to while lodged in the Union fi ve calls for medical assistance County Jail on a Union County on Sunday, four on Saturday probation violation warrant. and six on Friday. Firefi ghters The warrant was connected to responded to 10 calls for medi- an original charge of posses- cal assistance on Tuesday and sion of methamphetamine. nine on Monday. LA GRANDE POLICE DEPARTMENT THANKSGIVING Dinner Community Connection Nutrition Department is once again providing Th anksgiving Dinners that will serve a family of 4 for $ 35.00. Th ese are designed for those families that are too busy to cook and there is no work for you! Th ese meals also make wonderful gift s for those families that are struggling. Contact Sydney Gleeson @ Commnity Connection 541-962 5851 Translator District Board meets Thursday LA GRANDE — The Blue Mountain Translator District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting at 9 a.m. Nov. 14 in the Misener Room of the Daniel Chapin Building, 1001 Fourth St., La Grande. Prior to the meeting, the board packet will be posted at www. bmtd.org/public-notice. Family and Friends of Leopoldine “Poldi” Williams of Union are invied to join in a 90th Birthday Party hosted by her children and grandchildren. November 16th • 2 pm to 5 pm at Island City Market’s Urban Vine 10701 W. 1st in Island City Please join us in celebrating! Dorla Verlaine Hodge January 16, 1930 - November 5, 2019 Dorla Verlaine Hodge, 89 of La Grande, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at a local care facility. A Funeral Service will be held at the Hermiston Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ter-day Saints, Stake Center, 1035 SE 9th Street, on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. A private interment will be at Hermiston Cemetery. Dorla was born on January 16, 1930 in Shelley, Idaho to Dan and Thelma (Kelsey) Steffenson Killian. Dorla was an exceptional wife, mother and sister and was a very talented artist. She was well known for her art, winning many ribbons at the Umatilla County Fair. She also is remembered for painting the store window fronts for many years in downtown Hermiston at Christmastime. Dorla was a long-time member of a pinochle club, an office assistant at KOHU, and a member of the Good Shepard Hospital Auxiliary. Dorla is survived by her daughter, Lucinda (Cindy) Schaures; grandchildren, Travis, Brady, and Kelsey Schaures; daughters- in-law, Holly Schaures and Anna Schaures; great-granddaughter, Brinley Schaures; sisters, Dana Gore and Sherrie Toland and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (Dick) Hodge; parents, Dan and Thelma; son, Steven Hodge and son-in-law, Lee Schaures. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Art Center East, PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.love-
