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RECORDS AND MORE TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 OBITUARIES COMMUNITY Meetings • UNION —The Union School Board will meet Wednesday, Jan. 13. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. via Zoom. For information on viewing the meeting, call the Union School District at 541-562-6115. • LA GRANDE — The city of La Grande Landmarks Com- mission will have a regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. via electronic com- munications. To listen to the meeting or participate in the public comment opportunity, call 253-215-8782 and enter meeting ID 894-2790-2824 then enter password 562938. Public comment or questions may be submitted by emailing mboquist@cityofl agrande.org. Briefs PEO scholarship applications available UNION COUNTY — Appli- cations for the PEO Chapter DK Memorial Scholarship are now available. Eligible applicants must be women who have graduated from a Union County high school and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This is a $1,000 scholar- ship for educational expens- es at the accredited college of the recipient’s choice. To request an application, contact Teresa Gustafson at tkgustafson@outlook.com. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by March 30 to be accepted for consideration. PEO is a philanthropic educational organization dedicated to the advancement and education of women. Meals on Wheels drivers needed LA GRANDE — Commu- nity Connection is seeking volunteers to be Meals on Wheels drivers. For more information, call Sydney Gleeson at 541-963-7532, ext. 1104. — The Observer LOTTERY Megabucks: $6.8 million 5-9-14-31-39-43 Mega Millions: $447 million 3-6-16-18-58 — 11 x2 Powerball: $470 million 14-26-38-45-46 — PB 13 x2 Win for Life: Jan. 9 5-15-18-50 Pick 4: Jan. 10 • 1 p.m.: 7-7-8-6 • 4 p.m.: 8-7-6-6 • 7 p.m.: 0-1-7-8 • 10 p.m.: 7-8-0-8 Pick 4: Jan. 9 • 1 p.m.: 2-8-4-2 • 4 p.m.: 9-7-2-6 • 7 p.m.: 6-7-2-9 • 10 p.m.: 5-3-3-7 Pick 4: Jan. 8 • 1 p.m.: 8-1-7-9 • 4 p.m.: 9-9-2-0 • 7 p.m.: 6-6-4-1 • 10 p.m.: 6-2-6-0 ——— DELIVERY ISSUES? If you have any problems receiving your Observer, call 541-963-3161. Class focuses on telling photo stories THE OBSERVER — 3A Margaret M. (Stuefl oten) Holland 1917-2020 • La Grande Margaret Martina Hol- land, 102, died Dec. 14, 2020, at the Grande Ronde Retirement Residence in La Grande. Margaret was born Dec. 29, 1917, in Santa Barbara, California, youngest of the eight children of Ole Julius and Louise Gertrude (Field) Stuefl oten. She remained close to her extended relatives and was the last of the original family. Margaret graduated from Colusa High School on May 29, 1936, receiving a Certif- icate of Life Membership in the California Scholarship Federation, “by reason of her consistent and superior Scholarship and Service.” She was always smart, thinking about things and how to make life work. Her sense of humor and com- ments often made us laugh. After high school, Mar- garet began working at a bank in Colusa. There she met Isaac Bernard “Barney” Holland, who lived in nearby Williams, California, and she knew he was “the one” for her. They were married Dec. 15, 1937, at the Colusa Methodist Church. Margaret and Barney lived in nearby Arbuckle, and had three daughters: Martina Kay, June 20, 1944; Maxine Rae, Feb. 1, 1947; and Julie Marie, Nov. 19, 1953. Margaret was active in the Arbuckle Methodist Church, was a 4-H leader, cooked for the family and many guests and events, sewed, made clothes for and refurbished dolls for those in need and worked at local rummage sales. Barney volunteered at the Arbuckle Fire Depart- ment for 15 years retiring as assistant chief. Margaret actively assisted Barney with their business of contracting, rentals, building inspec- tions, cabinet making and later owning a mobile park. She managed the books and rentals while running the household and sometimes working outside the home. Barney and Margaret were avid golfers. They traveled to Canada, Hawaii, Thailand and to visit their daughters and relatives many times. In 1977 after retiring, Barney and Margaret moved to Woodland, Cali- fornia. They were honored by a large gathering for their 50th wedding anniver- sary in 1987. Barney passed in 1991. Margaret left Woodland in 2016 when she moved to Maxine’s in La Grande. Her 100th birthday was well celebrated with a packed house of family and friends. Surviving relatives include her three daughters, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Online condolences Upcoming local services Please follow guide- lines regarding face cov- erings and social dis- tancing at all services. may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. Freida G. Atwood Island City Freida Gail Atwood, 73, of Island City, died Jan. 10 at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by Love- land Funeral Chapel & Cre- matory, La Grande. Linda G. Ruth La Grande Linda G Ruth, 71, of La Grande, died Jan. 10 at her home. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Jan. 16 — LOIS EBEL: 10 a.m. celebra- tion of life; attend vir- tually via the livestream at www.lovelandfuner- alchapel.com (click on “Funeral Videos” near bottom of home page just before 10 a.m.). — Calendar cour- tesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande Crematory, La Grande. Mary Morales Baker City Mary Morales, 70, of Baker City, died Jan. 9 at a care facility. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. Ted B. Harris La Grande Ted B. Harris, 90, of La Grande, died Jan. 8 at his residence. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT FRIDAY, JAN. 8 10:01 a.m — The animal enforcement offi cer responded to the 2900 block of Mulholland Drive, La Grande, on a report of a dog running loose. The offi cer counseled the owner. 10:25 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1900 block of H Avenue on a report of a person doing self-harm. Police took a report. 11:43 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of possible animal abuse on the 300 block of Second Street. The animal enforce- ment offi cer made contact and took information. 2:14 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1000 block of X Avenue for a domestic disturbance. Offi cers separated the par- ties, provided options and cited a 54-year-old man for misdemeanor driving while suspended. 4:09 p.m. — La Grande police responded to a report of a theft in the area of Monroe and Island avenues. An offi cer determined the items were on the rail- road tracks and warned one person for trespass and offensive littering. 11:30 p.m. — A resi- dent on the 3200 block of Umatilla Street, La Grande, reported a loud party. Offi - cers responded and coun- seled the homeowner. SATURDAY, JAN. 9 1:34 a.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded to the 62800 block of Philynda Loop, La Grande, for a noise com- plaint. The subject opted to turn down the music. 10:22 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of a weapon purchase denial from Ace Hardware, 2212 Island Ave., No. 290. An offi cer responded and took a report. 3:59 p.m.— La Grande police responded to the 1703 block of V Avenue for a call about harassment. An offi cer logged information. 10:57 p.m. — A La Grande resident reported telephonic harassment. An offi cer made contact and explained options. SUNDAY, JAN. 10 1:30 a.m. — A caller reported a suspicious person on the 1800 block of Fourth Street, La Grande. Offi cers responded but did not fi nd a suspicious person. 8:04 a.m. — A La grande resident reported a stalking order violation. An offi cer made contact and planned to follow up. 10:47 a.m. — A Union resident on the 1000 block of South Main Street reported a dog attacked their dog. The animal enforcement offi cer made contact and would follow up. 1:55 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2100 block of L Avenue on a report of a burglary and took a report. Police at 5:38 p.m. returned to a second address on the same block for another burglary report. 8:59 p.m. — A La Grande resident reported telephonic harassment. An offi cer made contact and subsequently gave a warning for telephonic harassment. Local Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers The Observer LA GRANDE — The Grande Ronde Valley Hab- itat for Humanity is asking for volunteers who live in Union County to help con- tinue home building proj- ects and minor home repair in the county. The local affi liate has built 11 homes in the county and helped at least 50 families have a better life, according to a press release from Larry Knowles, the secretary for Grande Ronde Valley Habitat for Humanity. The efforts include wheelchair ramps, porch improvements and other minor home repair. Habitat for Humanity has more than 1,100 affi l- iates in the United States with 25 in Oregon. The organization also serves The Observer, File Grande Ronde Valley Habitat for Humanity volunteers Lonnie Lester, left, and Jared Rog- ers install a railing for a wheelchair ramp in early 2017 at a Union County home. The local Habitat for Humanity affi liate is seeking volunteers. in Africa, Europe, South America, Canada and Mexico. According to the press release, the organi- zation needs volunteers for family selection, construc- tion planning, volunteer management, fund raising and a host of other com- mittee efforts. Volunteers need skills to build homes and wheelchair ramps. “This is more than pounding nails several times per week,” the press release stated. “After an introduction to our affi liate and mission, we hope that you as an interested party would like to be a board member to help us help the people of Union County. We do physical things here in Union County to help people improve their lives, but it takes volunteers to make it happen.” If you are interested, come to the organization’s next monthly meeting on Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. at the Grande Ronde Valley Hab- itat For Humanity ReStore, 2304 E. R Ave., La Grande, behind Wendy’s and McDonald’s. You also can leave a message at 541-963- 4794 or to P.O. Box 111, La Grande, OR 97850. Student-led research focus of EOU Colloquium presentation The Observer JOSEPH — The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture in Joseph presents a two-part class on photography via Zoom on Jan. 21 and 28, according to a press release. Ellen Morris Bishop, a former Wallowa County Chieftain editor and longtime contributor to the Wallowa County Chieftain, is teaching the class, “Photography: Telling Stories With Your Camera.” Bishop also is the author of several books on photography and geology, much of which focuses on Wallowa County. The cost for the class is $75. To sign up, visit https://preview.tinyurl. com/bishopphotography, www.josephy.org or call 541-432-0505. Zoom event looks at effect of energy drink on football players’ muscle performance The Observer LA GRANDE – A cohort of four undergrad- uate students from Eastern Oregon University will see their work on a research project in a scholarly forum this week Health and human per- formance professor Kyle Pfaffenbach oversaw the project, according to a press release from EOU, and will present the original research in an EOU Colloquium on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. through Zoom as this month’s installment of the EOU Colloquium series. The event is free and open to the public via this link: eou.zoom. Blazing Fast Internet! ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR ONLY 19 . 99 $ /mo. The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. eomediagroup.com where available 2-YEAR TV PRICE GUARANTEE MO. 541-975-1364 Toll Free 1-866-282-1925 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Off er valid March 16, 2020 - June 30, 2020 Offer ends 7/15/20. 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