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RECORDS AND MORE TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 COMMUNITY Meetings • LA GRANDE — The city of La Grande’s Urban Renewal Agency and Urban Renewal Advisory Commission will meet Wednesday, July 29, beginning at 6 p.m. The meet- ings will be available for viewing via the city’s sched- uled Charter Communica- tions channel 180; on the La Grande Alive website, www.lagrandealive.tv/city- events; or on the Eastern Oregon Alive.TV Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ EasternOregonAliveTV. This is a joint special session of the URA and the advisory commission for the sole pur- pose of considering funding applications submitted by Dry Creek Capital, Hines Meat Company, Raul’s Taqueria and the Voelz property. Public comments will not be enter- tained regarding items not on the agenda. Briefs Translation District board seeks members LA GRANDE — Blue Mountain Translator District anticipates needing to fi ll two seats on its board of di- rectors in September. Board members must either be registered to vote in district boundaries or live in a city surrounded by the district and verifi ed to have paid the service charge. The board is the govern- ing body of BMTD, elected by the people with the powers to direct district activities and oversee staff. Directors usually attend one board meeting per month, assist staff when necessary, and advocate for the district in the community and in Salem. These positions were elected at a special elec- tion in 2019 to complete a term ending June 30, 2021. Individuals appointed to these seats will serve until that time, and elections for full four-year terms will be held in May 2021. For more information, contact Alex McHaddad, 541-963-0196 and bmtd.org@gmail.com. Coronavirus test site lo- cator available in English and Spanish SALEM — Oregon Health Authority has published a COVID-19 test site locator to help Oregonians fi nd testing sites in their communities. The interactive map is available in both English and Spanish and can be toggled into multiple other languag- es: go to www.healthoregon. org/covid19testing or www. healthoregon.org/pruebasde- covid19 (Spanish). Oregonians should call the COVID-19 testing site before they go to learn about testing criteria, availability and hours. People who expe- rience COVID-19 symptoms, including fever, cough or shortness of breath, should contact a health care provid- er to discuss testing. Menus Union County Senior Center lunch menu Pickup 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at 1504 N. Albany St., La Grande. For delivery, call 541-963-7532 before 10 a.m. Age 60+, $3 suggest- ed donation; all others, $5. JULY 28-31 Tuesday: chicken noodle casserole, broiled tomatoes, salad greens, freshly baked wheat bread, fruit, cobbler. Wednesday: roast beef with horseradish and au jus, mashed potatoes and brown gravy, salad greens, rolls, cake. Thursday: Philly sandwich- es, pasta salad, fresh fruit, oatmeal bars. Friday: fi sh and chips, baked beans, fruited slaw, fresh fruit, lemon mousse. Union County kids free grab & go lunch menu Pickup 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at Riveria Activity Center, 2609 Second St., La Grande. Free for age 1-18; all others, $4. JULY 28-31 Tuesday: chicken casse- role, veggie sticks, rolls, fresh fruit, ice cream. Wednesday: ravioli, Cae- sar salad, fresh fruit, rolls, Jell-O. Thursday: turkey sand- wiches, pasta salad, fresh fruit, Jell-O. Friday: fi sh and chips, fruit salad, veggie sticks, cookies. THE OBSERVER — 3A OBITUARIES Caroline ‘Carrie’ (Dillon) Hall 1936-2020 • La Grande Caroline “Carrie” Hall, 83, of La Grande, died March 23 at Grande Ronde Retirement Residence. She was interred April 1 at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Known as Carrie, she was born Nov. 29, 1936, in Boise, Idaho, to Earl Warren and Hazel (Porter) Dillon. She attended Nyssa High School. After high school, she was enrolled at Boise Junior College and what is now Eastern Oregon Uni- versity and became an ele- mentary teacher in Eastern Oregon schools. On June 24, 1964, Carrie married Orel Vern Hall in Nyssa. They eventually went their separate ways. Carrie enjoyed gar- dening, bowling, reading and taking walks. Surviving relatives include her brother, George Dillon, and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Bob Elmore of Boise and Hazel and Earl Anderson of Shaker Heights, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Hazel Dillon, and brother, John E. Dillon. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice in care of Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City 97814. To light a candle for Carrie or leave a condolence for the family, visit www. grayswestco.com. Lorna Hearing La Grande Lorna Hearing, 83, of La Grande, died July 18 at St. Anthony Hospital in Pend- leton. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebra- tion Center. Keith W. Walker 1958-2020 • La Grande Keith Wayne Walker, 62, of La Grande, died July 19. An outdoor memorial service will be held Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. at Spring Creek. His fi nal resting place will be with his parents in the Island City Cemetery. Keith was born May 10, 1958, in Mat- toon, Illinois, to Ronald Wayne and Patricia Ann (Neal) Walker. In 1967, the family moved to Union. Keith met his future wife, Holly, on May 12, 1979, in La Grande. They were married four months later, on Sept. 13, in Weiser, Idaho, and on the 14th they held another ceremony for friends and family. Keith worked for the fi rst 15 years of their mar- riage as a logger and later started construction and concrete work. For a few years after that, he operated his own business doing home repairs, then he went to work setting up manu- factured homes. In his later years, Keith worked for Mike Hampton Paving. Surviving relatives include his wife, Holly; son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Megan Walker of La Grande; son, Pat- rick Walker of La Grande; daughter, Melissa O’Quinn of La Grande; brother, Brian Walker of Elgin; fi ve grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Patricia “Patty” Walker and sister, Rhonda Roe. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. Upcoming local services Aug. 2 — KEITH WALKER: 1 p.m. outdoor memorial service, Spring Creek. — Calendar cour- tesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande Judith Blevins La Grande Judith Blevins, 80, of La Grande died July 24 at Grande Ronde Hos- pital. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Ser- vices, Halfway. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT FRIDAY 10:23 a.m. — A resident on the 1800 block of 26th Street, La Grande, asked to speak to an of- fi cer about an ongoing problem of dogs at large. 2:51 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 600 block of 12th Street on a report of harassment and trespassed one person from the site. 3:05 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Offi ce received a report of vandalism on Hess Cabin Road, Union. 7:45 p.m. — A caller reported an aggressive dog on the 1100 block of O Avenue, La Grande. 8:53 p.m. — The Union Coun- ty Sheriff’s Offi ce responded to a noise complaint and report of possible illegal fi reworks on the 500 block of East Beakman Street, Union. A deputy advised the resident to cease. 10:24 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Offi ce received a report from Lowell Road, Union, on a report of a train striking a cow. SATURDAY 3:13 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2200 block of Adams Avenue on a report of an assault. Offi cers separated the parties involved. 8:22 a.m. — La Grande police cited a 15-year-old male for mis- demeanors of criminal mischief and trespassing and unlawful applying of graffi ti. 9:34 a.m. — A caller reported a dog was killing chickens on the 64900 block of Sammyville Lane, Elgin. 12:58 p.m. — La Grande police received a report from a resident of possible fraud. 4:23 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 100 block of Harrison Avenue for a dispute between neighbors. Police found no crime and decided this was a landlord/tenant issue. 7:40 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of possible child abuse. 8:49 p.m. — The Union Bentz stumps in La Grande By Sabrina Thompson La GRANDE AUTO REPAIR 975-2000 www.lagrandeautorepair.com MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE Joe Horst ACDelcoTSS SUNDAY 10:51 a.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Offi ce received a report of a burglary of a structure on the 1100 block of Church Street, Cove. A deputy contacted the caller and logged information. 10:58 a.m. — A customer refused to wear a mask at Bi-Mart, 2510 Adams Ave., La Grande. Staff called the police to trespass the person. The offi cer arrived, and the mask refuser decided to wear a mask and continue shopping. 4:13 p.m. — La Grande police responded to a domestic dis- turbance on the 2400 block of R Avenue. Offi cers cited Jesse Shodin, 46, no fi xed address, on two Union County warrants for failure to appear. 6:54 p.m. — The Union Coun- ty Sheriff’s Offi ce cited a 17-year- old male in Elgin for possession of marijuana and a pipe. 9:40 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of an assault on the 600 block of 18th Street. An offi cer arrived and resolved the situation. The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. Donna Rae Kohler The Observer LA GRANDE — Republican Cliff Bentz chatted with locals Monday, July 27, in La Grande during a meet and greet in his bid to become the next U.S. represen- tative of the Oregon 2nd District. Bentz, a former state senator and attorney from Ontario, looks to be the successor to Rep. Greg Walden. The Repub- lican from Hood River is retiring from Congress after 22 years. More than 20 people gathered to talk with Bentz under the under the pavilion at Riverside Park while afternoon tem- peratures rose well into the 90s. Those at the event said they want a candidate who will speak his mind on issues, and Bentz said he stood fi rm on his sup- port for Union County and Eastern Oregon as he dis- cussed his plans for legis- lation to protect land and water uses. “If our president is reelected, if we (the Republican Party) main- tain control of the Senate, one of my main reasons for running is to do something in this space and work on forest policy, water issues and BPA issues,” Bentz said. “I am going to do my best to help.” Bentz said he is pro- Trump, pro-life and pro- Second Amendment. Sev- eral attendees brought up issues of race and the County Sheriff’s Offi ce arrested a 17-year-old male in Elgin for possession of a stolen fi rearm. 11:45 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of vandalism on the 900 block of Third Street. May 8, 1966 - July 2, 2020 Staff photo by Sabrina Thompson Republican Cliff Bentz, right, talks with locals Monday, July 27, in La Grande during a meet and greet during his campaign to represent Oregon’s 2nd Congressional Dis- trict in the U.S. House. Black Lives Matter move- ment. Bentz said while he does not agree with the violence in Portland as a result of protests, race is a sensitive conversation topic that requires good management. “I will be the fi rst to say when it comes to race we can always do better,” Bentz said. Blazing Fast Internet! ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR ONLY 19 . 99 $ /mo. where available 2-YEAR TV PRICE GUARANTEE America’s Top 120 Package MO. 190 CHANNELS Including Local Channels! CALL TODAY - For $100 Gift Card Promo Code: DISH100 for 12 Mos. 1-866-373-9175 Offer ends 7/15/20. All offers require credit qualification, 24-month commitment with early termination fee and eAutoPay. Prices include Hopper Duo for qualifying customers. 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Donna’s greatest joy in life was family. She always said the thing she was most proud of, and her greatest accomplishment, was her children and her grandchildren. Donna was kind and always extended her friendship to anyone that needed a friend. Especially those that were considered an outcast. She is survived by her husband Terry Rich, daughter Amber Tyler, son Jesse Rich, step children Jonathan and Cheryl Rich, mother Ellen Kohler, brothers Daniel and Gordon Kohler, sister Maria Kim and grandchildren Brandon, Brody, and Lainey Tyler; Alex, Rose, and Lyla Rich; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was pre- ceded in death by her father Don Kohler, mother in-law Deveda Kelley, and step son Alex Rich. A graveside service for immediate family will be held on a future date. Services under the direction of Daniels Knopp Funeral Cremation & Life Celebration Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Neigh- bors Together in her honor at https://neighborstogeth- erofunioncounty.org/contact-us/donations/
