RECORDS AND MORE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2020
OBITUARIES
COMMUNITY
Meetings
Beverly A. Charlton
• COVE — The city of Cove
will hold its regular council
meeting Tuesday, Sept. 1 at
7 p.m. at Cove City Hall, 504
Alder St. Virtual attendance
of the meeting is encour-
aged: Go to www.gotomeet.
me/CityofCove or dial in by
calling 1-312-757-3129 or toll
free 1-877-309-2073 (Access
Code: 566-891-733). Instruc-
tions are given at www.city-
ofcove.org. Members of the
public also may request a link
and the agenda by emailing
cityadmin@cityofcove.org.
The agenda includes a nui-
sance complaint about 69427
Common Lane and a discus-
sion of the city hall remodel.
To submit public comments,
email cityadmin@cityofcove.
org before 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.
1964-2020 • Elgin
Briefs
Pick up school lunches
for La Grande students
beginning Monday
LA GRANDE — Begin-
ning the fi rst day of school,
Monday, Aug. 31, La Grande
School District will be serv-
ing grab-and-go lunches to
the district’s K-12 students.
Every school day, one
meal per enrolled student
may be picked up between
11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the
main entrance of any of the
three elementary schools.
Meals must be eaten else-
where.
All meals for students in
kindergarten through eighth
grade will be free. Meal
charges for high school
students will be determined
by their status based on the
Free & Reduced Meal ap-
plication, which can be com-
pleted at lagrandesd.org.
Anyone else may purchase
a lunch for $3.80.
Unlike last spring, stu-
dents must be identifi ed
when meals are picked up.
The use of student identi-
fi cation cards is strongly
encouraged. Kindergarten
through eighth-grade stu-
dents received new ID cards
at registration. High school
students will use last year’s
cards. Parents may pick up
the meals for their children,
but they must provide iden-
tifi cation of each student.
For more information,
contact Chris Panike (chris.
panike@lagrandesd.org,
541-663-3206) or Char
Hampton (char.hampton@
lagrandesd.org, 541-663-
3214).
THE OBSERVER — 3A
Beverly “Bev” Ann
Charlton, 55, of Elgin, died
Aug. 22 at her residence. At
her request, there will not
be a service.
Known
as Bev, she
was born Oct.
12, 1964, in
Baker City,
to Ira “Slim”
Charlton and Harriet Laird.
She resided in Union, La
Grande and Elgin. She
graduated from Union High
School.
Bev was employed at
Our Place, The Smoke-
house, Golden Crown,
Best Western and Jensen’s
Tree Service. She enjoyed
yard sales, shopping and
spending time with her
grandchildren.
Survivors include
her signifi cant other of
38 years, Craig Howard
of Elgin; children and
their spouses, Bradley
and Raechel Charlton of
Bend, Cassie and Robby
Thompson of Elgin,
Brandy and Ken Roshon
of Weston, and Rebecca
Howard of La Grande; sis-
ters and brothers-in-law,
Laura and Ken Scott of
Anderson, California, Sheri
Cooper of Anderson, Cal-
ifornia, Debra and Rich
Keltz of La Grande, and
JoAnn and Robert Bunch
of Salem; brothers, Ira
“Buzz” Charlton and
Randy Charlton, both of
La Grande; six grandchil-
dren; and many nieces and
nephews and great-nieces
and great-nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents, Ira
and Harriet; daughter, Kim
Eldridge; and aunt and
uncle, Helen and Del Laird.
Online condolences
may be made to the family
at www.lovelandfuneral-
chapel.com.
Scott P. Hoadley
1965-2020 • La Grande
Scott Preston Hoadley,
55, of La Grande, died Aug.
21 at Providence Hospital
in Spokane, Washington. At
his request, there will not
be a service.
Scott was
born July
15, 1965, in
Quincy, Wash-
ington, to
Robert and
Annette (Taal) Hoadley. He
graduated from La Grande
High School.
Scott was a horse trainer.
He enjoyed spending
time outdoors, being with
family, attending local
fairs and rodeos, and back-
country horseback riding.
He also enjoyed horse
racing, hunting, fi shing and
watching NASCAR.
Scott was a member
of the Union County Fair
Board and the La Grande
Maverick Club. He was
“Kit Carson” during the
1992 Carson Days in
Nevada.
Surviving relatives
include his children, Robert
and paternal grandparents,
Wayne and Mary Hoadley.
Online condolences
may be made to the family
at www.lovelandfuneral-
chapel.com.
Upcoming
local
services
Florence I. (Carn)
Howell
1932-2020 • Imbler
Aug. 29 — MIKE MAY:
4 p.m. memorial service,
Riverside Park Pavilion,
La Grande.
Aug. 30 — MARILYN
RICE: 5 p.m. celebration
of life, Riverside Park
Pavilion, La Grande.
— Calendar cour-
tesy of Loveland
Funeral Chapel, La
Grande
Please follow
guidelines regarding
face coverings and
social distancing at all
services.
Hoadley and Cole Hoadley,
both of Arizona, Tristin
Hoadley and Samantha
Hoadley; mother, Annette
Taal of La Grande; brother
and sister-in-law, Allen
and Traci Hoadley of La
Grande; sister, Gina Hoad-
ley-Simmons of La Grande;
aunts, Margaret Stanley
and Ellen McBroom; uncle,
Harry Hoadley; and four
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in
death by his father, Robert;
maternal grandparents,
Beulah and Winnie Taal;
Walla Walla — The
conservation organization
Blue Mountain Land Trust
announced it has renewed
its accreditation with the
Land Trust Accreditation
Commission.
Blue Mountain Land
Trust President Linda Her-
bert in the press release said
443 out of more than 1,300
land trusts nationwide have
achieved accreditation from
the Land Trust Accredita-
tion Commission.
“It speaks to our dili-
gence, transparency and
professionalism as we work
to preserve and protect the
lands of the Blue Mountain
region,” Herbert said.
Photo contributed by Gerald Hopkins
Daryl Hawes works the grill at the recent meeting/picnic of the Elgin Lions Club.
Elgin Lions donate $600
toward school supplies
The Observer
ELGIN — The Elgin
Lions Club voted to send
$600 for school supplies to
the Elgin School District.
The club in a press
release reported it recently
held a picnic meeting with
about 25 members at the
home of Daryl and Bar-
bara Hawes. Daryl Hawes
grilled the hot dogs and
hamburgers while Barbara
Hawes and Kathy Oliver
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
9:56 a.m. — A caller reported
a cow on the loose on the 66700
block of End Road, Summer-
ville. A Union County sheriff’s
deputy contacted the owner to
retrieve the cow.
2 p.m. — The Union County
Sheriff’s Offi ce received a report
of possible animal neglect at
North Bellwood and East Delta
streets, Union.
2:40 p.m. — A resident on
the 1200 block of Conklin Road,
Cove, asked to speak to a
Union County sheriff’s deputy
about an ongoing issue with a
neighbor.
5:44 p.m. — La Grande police
Audiology & Hearing Aid Associates is flying the
flag for raising local awareness of healthy hearing
1 out of 3
people over
age 65
People with hearing loss
wait an average
of 7 years
before seeking help
14% of those
aged 45-64
have some degree
of hearing loss
have some type of
hearing loss
2 out of 3
people over 75
15 million people
have a hearing loss
served salads.
The club discussed the
Elgin School District’s
concerns about supplies
for students. Member
Everett Grandeen moved
to send the school $600 for
the paper supplies, and the
club voted in approval.
Members noted that
vision testing, bingo events
and basketball tourna-
ment are up in the air due
to coronavirus restrictions
and have to stay on hold for
now.
The club also discussed
having a roadside cleanup
in September, the press
release stated. Chair Bar-
bara Hawes will provide
information to the mem-
bers, and Oliver will con-
tact Foodtown regarding
the next case lot sale date
for groceries so the club
can collect items for the
local food bank.
Pickup 11:30 a.m.to
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.
AUG. 31-SEPT. 4
Monday: lemon chicken,
salad greens, vegetables,
freshly baked cheese bread,
fruit, dessert.
Tuesday: toasted turkey
and bacon sandwich wraps,
in the United States
with hearing loss avoid
seeking help
responded to the 2000 block of
Gekeler Lane on a report of a
juvenile who was out of control.
Police talked to the juvenile.
9:02 p.m. — A caller report-
ed a possible intoxicated driver
on the 60600 block of Livestock
Road, La Grande. Union Coun-
ty sheriff’s deputy responded
and arrested a 26-year-old man
for driving with a suspended
license.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
1:53 a.m. — La Grande police
received a report from the 2300
block of Spruce Street of teens
out after curfew. An offi cer
responded and warned three
teens about the violation.
11:12 a.m. — A caller reported
a disturbance between a land-
lord and a tenant in Union. A
Union County sheriff’s deputy
made contact and explained
options.
3:14 p.m. — A caller reported
livestock on the 72100 block of
Highway 82, Elgin. The animals
were located safe on nearby
property.
5:06 p.m. — La Grande police
received a report of two aggres-
sive dogs on the loose on the
1500 block of 26th Street. The
dogs were gone by the time an
offi cer arrived.
8:11 p.m. — La Grande police
responded to the 600 block
Artie Thielen
La Grande
Artie Thielen, 88, of La
Grande, died Aug. 24 at her
home. Arrangements are
by Daniels-Knopp Funeral,
Cremation & Life Celebra-
tion Center.
Schedule your
complimentary
hearing screening
today
Call 541-612-7555
Visit lagrandehearing.org
Call or text 541-612-7555
upon arrival, our waiting
room is closed. You will
be asked to complete a
pandemic screening form
upon your avvival.
The Blue Mountain Land
Trust provided extensive
documentation and was
subject to a comprehen-
sive third-party evaluation
prior to renewal, which,
according to the press
release, signifi es the com-
mission’s confi dence in the
Blue Mountain Land Trust’s
ability to protect lands.
Since its founding
21 years ago, the Blue
Mountain Land Trust has
acquired 14 conservation
easements totaling almost
6,500 acres. By the end of
2020, it expects to close an
additional four easements,
bringing its easement hold-
ings to 23,118 acres.
of 16th Street on a call about
trespassing. An offi cer ended
up taking a report for possible
elder abuse.
11:29 p.m. — La Grande
police received a report of
someone suffering a mental or
emotional crisis on the 3200
block of Alder Street. An offi cer
found the person was fi ne and
provided the people involved
with a ride.
salads, dessert.
Wednesday: tender beef,
mashed potatoes and gravy,
grilled tomatoes, sweet on-
ion-cucumber salad, bread,
cookies.
Thursday: curried chicken
and rice, salad greens and
vegetables, fresh fruit, baked
bread, dessert.
Friday: spaghetti, salad
greens, garlic bread, fresh
fruit, cookies.
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Edwin ‘Ed’ Adam
Sinner Jr., 67, of La Grande,
died Aug. 20 at OHSU in
Portland.
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The Observer
Comments on ODOT
I-84 interchange upgrade
accepted until Monday
SALEM — The deadline
is nearing for submitting
comments on the Oregon
Department of Transpor-
tation’s project that will
replace the pavement along
Interstate 84 between the
Meacham and Kamela
interchanges (exits 238 to
248) and upgrade several
Umatilla County area traffi c
signals.
To fi nd out if this project
will impact you, visit the
online open house at www.
oregonevents.org/open-
house/i-84-meacham-kamela
by Aug. 31 to view project
details and leave your
feedback.
Edwin ‘Ed’ A. Sinner Jr.
Blue Mountain Land Trust
earns national recognition
Virtual learning academy
sets Sept. 1 open house,
classes begin Sept. 8
LA GRANDE — The La
Grande Learning Acade-
my, which offers students
online-based education
through IMESD, will begin
classes Sept. 8.
A virtual open house for
LLA students and families
will be held Tuesday, Sept.
1, from 6-7 p.m. To join, use
this link: https://meet.google.
com/ink-gcjd-zia.
Based at the former
Willow Elementary School,
LLA is an alternative for
La Grande School District
students who are not partici-
pating in the comprehensive
distance education model.
The online curriculum is
being provided by IMESD
to meet the increased
online demand this school
year. Technology, including
Chromebooks, may be
picked up at Willow between
8 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.
Call the district offi ce at 541-
663-3202 for more informa-
tion.
Florence Irene Howell,
87, of Imbler, died Aug. 23
at Grande Ronde Hospital.
A service will be held at a
future date.
Florence
was born Dec.
10, 1932, in
Boise, Idaho,
to Stephen
and Blanche
(Johnson)
Carn. She always spoke
fondly of her early years
growing up in Camp 58 at
Starkey, and she cherished
the friends she made while
living there. Florence grad-
uated from La Grande High
School in 1951. She married
William “Bill” Howell on
March 5, 1955.
Florence was a very
devoted farmer’s wife,
mother, volunteer and
grandmother. She loved to
grow fl owers, work in her
garden, can fruit and veg-
etables and be involved
with most anything out-
doors. She enjoyed any
sport involving the Imbler
Panthers.
Florence was involved
in many local organiza-
tions, including Cattle-
women, Eastern Star, PEO,
Union County Fair Board
and Grande Ronde Hospital
Board. She was a member
of the First Presbyterian
Church.
Surviving relatives
include her husband of
65 years, Bill; children
and their spouses, Curt
and Annette Howell of La
Grande, Kristy and Vin
Searles of Salem, Ann and
Mike Spring of Dayton,
Washington, and Mark
and Tina Howell of Imbler;
nine grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in
death by her parents, Steve
and Blanche; sister, Leona
Brodhead; and infant sister,
Nellie Carn.
In lieu of fl owers, memo-
rial contributions may be
made to the Imbler Educa-
tion Foundation, P.O. Box
95, Imbler 97841, or the
Imbler Rural Fire Depart-
ment, P.O. Box 269, Imbler
97841.
Online condolences
may be made to the family
at www.lovelandfuneral-
chapel.com.
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