RECORDS AND MORE
Saturday, april 3, 2021
Death Notices
Community
Meetings
COVE — the city of Cove will hold a
regular council meeting tuesday april
6, at 7 p.m. at Cove City Hall, 504 alder
St. the public may attend virtually;
for access instructions go to www.
cityofcove.org or e-mail cityadmin@
cityofcove.org. topics on the agenda
include the soap box derby, a fran-
chise agreement with Windwave
technologies/inland development
Corporation for underground fiber
technology, and a 7:30 p.m. public
hearing on the rose Meadow Subdi-
vision application. public comments
may be e-mailed to cityadmin@cityof-
cove.org before 6:45 p.m. tuesday.
Briefs
Clothes giveaway set Saturday
la GraNdE — Echoes of praise,
at the corner of Spruce Street and
X avenue, la Grande, is hosting a
clothes giveaway Saturday, april 3,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. all are wel-
come to take advantage of the free
clothes for all ages as well as towels
and washcloths and nonperishable
food.
Pick up crafts kits
on Monday at the library
la GraNdE — Cook Memorial
library, 2006 Fourth St., la Grande,
will have free craft kits available
for pick up on Monday, april 5, at
11 a.m.
dinosaurs is the theme this
month for children, with Oregon
dino-Story from the university of
Oregon Museum of Natural and
Cultural History. Suncatcher kits will
be ready for teens and adults. the
kits are free. One kit per age group
per family, first come, first served.
Meals on Wheels needs drivers
la GraNdE — Community Con-
nection 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: $3.8 million
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Powerball: $20 million
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Mega Millions: $152 million
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Win for Life: March 31
18-20-48-50
Pick 4: April 1
• 1 p.m.: 9-3-2-6
• 4 p.m.: 7-3-0-2
• 7 p.m.: 0-4-8-1
• 10 p.m.: 2-1-7-6
Pick 4: March 31
• 1 p.m.: 9-7-4-8
• 4 p.m.: 9-7-2-0
• 7 p.m.: 4-4-7-8
• 10 p.m.: 2-6-1-8
DELIVERY ISSUES?
if you have any problems
receiving your Observer, call 541-
963-3161.
Rosie B. Miller
la Grande
Rosie B. Miller, 68,
of La Grande, died April
1 at Grande Ronde Hos-
pital. Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel
& Crematory, La Grande.
Verla R. Henry
la Grande
Verla R. Henry, 98,
of La Grande, died April
1 at a local care facility.
Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel
& Crematory, La Grande.
Carol L. Buckley
Elgin
Carol L. Buckley, 49,
of Elgin, died March 30
at St. Luke’s Medical
Center in Boise, Idaho. A
graveside service will be
held April 6 at 4:30 p.m.
at the Summerville Cem-
etery. Attendees must
wear a mask and prac-
tice social distancing to
meet COVID-19 guide-
lines. The service will
be streamed live for
those who cannot attend;
go to www.loveland-
funeralchapel.com and
click on the “Funeral
Videos” button near the
bottom of the home page
just before 4:30 p.m.
Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel
& Crematory,
La Grande.
tHE OBSErVEr — 3A
Upcoming local services
Please follow guide-
lines regarding face cov-
erings and social dis-
tancing at all services.
April 3 — VIR-
GINIA ANDERSON:
1 p.m. memorial service,
Union Sportsman Club.
April 6 — CAROL
BUCKLEY: 4:30 p.m.
graveside service, Sum-
merville Cemetery (view
the livestream at www.
lovelandfuneralchapel.
com).
April 9-10 —
DOUGLAS CARPER:
5-7 p.m. April 9 viewing,
Loveland Funeral Chapel;
2 p.m. April 10 grave-
side service, Cove Ceme-
tery (view the livestream
at www.lovelandfuneral-
chapel.com).
April 10 — BRUCE
ARBOGAST: 11 a.m.
graveside service,
Cove Cemetery; recep-
tion follows at the Cove
Sportsman Club.
April 24 — BECKY
ROBERSON: 2 p.m.
celebration of life, Elgin
Community Center.
— calendar cour-
tesy of Loveland Funeral
Chapel, La Grande
Public Safety Report
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
12:07 p.m. — La
Grande police responded
to a report of a domestic
disturbance on the 1500
block of Fifth Street and
arrested Jennifer Marie
Hopwood, 23, of La
Grande, for fourth-degree
assault.
1:37 p.m. — La Grande
police received a call from
La Grande Gold & Silver,
2212 Island Ave., No 108,
about the recovery of
stolen property. An officer
took a report.
7:19 p.m. — The Union
County Sheriff’s Office
conducted a traffic stop at
Adams Avenue and Fourth
Street, La Grande, and
arrested Dean Michael
Duquette, 57, for driving
under the influence of
intoxicants.
9:35 p.m. — A caller
reported a noisy distur-
bance at Union City Park,
Union. A Union County
sheriff’s deputy responded
and resolved the situation
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
1:29 a.m. — A caller
on the 2900 block of
Third Street, La Grande,
reported possible gunshots.
Officers responded and
found the source of noise.
1:38 a.m. — La
Grande police responded
to the 1000 block of
Benton Avenue for a
domestic disturbance.
Officers took a report.
9:04 a.m. — The Union
County Sheriff’s Office
received a report of an
ongoing animal complaint
on the 1200 block of Jasper
Street, Cove. The sheriff
made contact and took
information.
1:37 p.m. — La Grande
police cited Michael Lance
Bouska, 31, on five Union
County warrants for
failure to appear in several
cases, including on charges
of disorderly conduct, theft
and forgery.
3:47 p.m. — A caller
reported a traffic hazard
on the 200 block of Green-
wood Street, La Grande.
Police notified the city
public works department
regarding a stop sign and
Oregon Trail Electric
Cooperative about a power
pole.
7:09 p.m. — Emer-
gency services responded
to Hunter Road and
Monroe Lane north of La
Grande for a vehicle crash
involving injuries. The
Union County Sheriff’s
Office took a report.
9:26 p.m. — A caller
reported the theft of a
trailer from the 1800 block
of X Avenue, La Grande.
An officer made contact
and tried to find the trailer.
10:51 p.m. — A caller
reported the theft of a
vehicle from the 1900
block of N Avenue, La
Grande. An officer made
contact and took a report.
Bentz announces 2021 Congressional Art Competition
The Observer
WASHINGTON —
Oregon U.S. Rep. Cliff
Bentz, R-Ontario, recently
announced his office is
accepting submissions for
the 2021 Congressional
Art Competition. Submis-
sions are due by April 23.
High school students
from Oregon’s 2nd District
can compete in the annual
visual art competition for
a chance to have their art-
work on display in the
United States Capitol.
“The annual Congres-
sional Art Competition is a
unique tradition and enjoy-
able part of my role as
United States representa-
tive,” Bentz said in a press
release. “It is an exciting
opportunity for our
nation’s youth to showcase
their artwork. I look for-
ward to receiving submis-
sions from across Oregon’s
2nd Congressional District
and seeing the many ways
young artists can apply
their talents and vision.”
A panel of experts,
which includes local art-
ists and art professors, will
review submissions for the
competition.
In addition to a spot in
the 2021 national student
art exhibit in the Capitol,
the winner could receive
round-trip airfare for two
to visit Washington, D.C.,
a chance to see their art-
work on display.
For more informa-
tion and entry forms visit:
bentz.house.gov/services/
art-competition.
To enter the contest,
high school students living
in Oregon’s 2nd Con-
gressional District should
submit the student release
form and no more than
two photos (.jpeg) of their
two-dimensional artwork
to Wyndess James at wyn-
dess.james@mail.house.
gov by April 23.
Show your
appreciation
on Library
Giving Day
The Observer
LA GRANDE —
Library Giving Day is
Wednesday, April 7, an
event that gives library
lovers a chance to show
their appreciation and
support for local public
libraries, according to
information on the Cook
Memorial Library website.
In addition to La
Grande’s Cook Memo-
rial Library, the Libraries
of Union County Founda-
tion encompasses public
libraries in Union, Elgin,
Cove and North Powder.
Public libraries offer
books, activities and infor-
mative programs for all
ages and are resources for
knowledge, discovery and
enrichment.
“When faced with
extraordinary circum-
stances in 2020, the mis-
sion of each of the county’s
libraries remained steadfast
and strong,” the announce-
ment stated. “Union Coun-
ty’s public libraries are a
constant, and that’s thanks
to the caring support of our
generous community mem-
bers. Your gift will help
keep Libraries of Union
County Foundation strong
and more prepared to adapt
to the changing times and
growing need for the public
libraries’ many beloved
programs and services.”
To celebrate Library
Giving Day, financial con-
tributions may be made
online through Paypal at
www.cookmemorialli-
brary.com (scroll down
the homepage for the link)
through April 7.
Donations by check
payable to Libraries of
Union County Founda-
tion (with “Library Giving
Day” in the memo line)
may be mailed to Libraries
of Union County Foun-
dation, P.O. Box 1374, La
Grande 97850; or donate
by cash or check at your
local library.
Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Camp goes virtual
The Observer
WALLOWA — The
board of directors of the
Wallowa Valley Music Alli-
ance has made a decision to
hold Wallowa Fiddle Tunes
Camp 2021 as a virtual pro-
gram this July.
The decision was made
with careful consideration
regarding the health and
safety of camp participants
and the local community.
The Wallowa Valley
Music Alliance in a press
release said the board is
excited to reenvision what
the long-standing music
camp could grow to be.
The instructors who will
be joining the online camp
include Matt Bell, Stuart
Mason, Andy Emert, Emily
Muller-Cary, John Weed,
Larry Chung, Carla Arnold
Union County Senior Center
takeout lunch menu
meal-chocolate chip bar, fruit; luNCH:
hot dog (Central) or hamburger (iCE),
chips.
Tuesday: BrEaKFaSt: yogurt parfait
with granola and fruit, canned fruit;
luNCH: popcorn chicken, dinner roll.
Wednesday: BrEaKFaSt: mini
pancakes, apple juice; luNCH: ham deli
sandwich, broccoli salad.
Thursday: BrEaKFaSt: long john,
fruit; luNCH: chicken Caesar wrap.
Friday: BrEaKFaSt: apple frudel,
orange juice; luNCH: walking taco.
pick up 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
1504 N. albany St., la Grande. For de-
livery, call 541-963-7532 before 10 a.m.
age 60+, $3 suggested donation; all
others, $5. public is welcome.
APRIL 5-9
Monday: stuffed red peppers, salad
greens, cottage cheese, fruit, roll.
Tuesday: baked cod, rice, steamed
vegetables, tomato-cucumber salad,
fresh fruit.
Wednesday: pork roast, mashed
potatoes and gravy, steamed vegeta-
bles, baked apples, roll, dessert.
Thursday: teriyaki chicken wrap,
pasta salad, fresh fruit, cookie.
Friday: spaghetti, steamed carrots,
Caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert.
Children’s free takeout break-
fast and lunch menu
Menus
Greenwood Elementary School
Monday: BrEaKFaSt: oat-
meal-chocolate chip bar, fruit or juice;
luNCH: italian meatball sub.
tTuesday: BrEaKFaSt: strawberry
yogurt, graham crackers, fruit or juice;
luNCH: hot dog, fish crackers.
Wednesday: BrEaKFaSt: cinna-
mon-cream-cheese-filled
bagel, fruit or juice; luNCH: BBQ
and Alan Feves.
The virtual camp may
not take place over the
entire week, but there
will be at least three days
(Friday through Sunday,
July 16-18) of instruction,
fiddle tunes and community
activities.
Registration opened
April 1 at www.wv
musicalliance.org.
sandwich, broccoli salad.
Thursday: BrEaKFaSt: breakfast
muffin, cheese stick, fruit or juice;
luNCH: deli sandwich, potato chips.
Friday: BrEaKFaSt: cocoa cereal
bar, cheese stick, fruit or juice; luNCH:
pizza.
La Grande high
and middle schools
Monday: BrEaKFaSt: French toast
sticks, fresh fruit; luNCH: turkey ranch
wrap, kettle chips.
Tuesday: BrEaKFaSt: breakfast
muffin, cheese stick, canned fruit;
luNCH: corn dog.
Wednesday: BrEaKFaSt: breakfast
stacker sandwich, apple juice; luNCH:
hamburger, French fries.
Thursday: BrEaKFaSt: apple
strudel, canned fruit; luNCH: chicken
waffle sandwich.
Friday: no school, pick up meals at
elementary schools.
Free breakfast and lunch for anyone
age 18 and younger, available on days
school is in session. pick up 11:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at any elementary school, la
Grande. Fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit
and 1% milk are offered daily in addition
to the menu items. Meals are handed
out at la Grande schools for on-campus
students.
APRIL 5-9
Central and Island City
elementary schools
Monday: BrEaKFaSt: oat-
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In times of great sorrow, it’s comforting to be
surrounded by the love and friendship of so many people. To everyone
who sent food, cards and flowers,we are forever grateful. Your phone
calls, texts and Facebook messages offering condolences, memories and
testaments to Jeff’s impact on your life were deeply appreciated. The
donations to the EHS Athletic Complex in Jeff’s name will ensure that
future Elgin Husky football players have the best playing field possible.
It takes a village to raise a child, and in times like these, it takes
that same village to help us through this time of sorrow. Our thanks to
Kevin, Ian and staff at Loveland Funeral Home; Steve Kirkeby, for always
being there for our family; Dianne Greif and staff with the Elgin School
District; our family and friends and most of all, the students and athletes
of EHS who made Jeff’s time there so fulfilling to him.
The Family of Jeff Rysdam
CALL your Union County
Commissioners
541-963-1001
Matt Scarfo
Donna Beverage
Paul Anderes
to give them your input.
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