RECORDS AND MORE
Thursday, april 29, 2021
Community
Meetings
• la GraNdE — The la Grande City
Council will meet for a regular ses-
sion Wednesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. The
meeting will be available for viewing
via the city’s Charter Communications
channel 180, at www.lagrandealive.tv/
city-events or on the Eastern Oregon
alive TV Facebook page. Written
public comments must be submitted
by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Email
questions and public comments to
rstrope@cityoflagrande.org.
Briefs
May Day market and yard sale
held at fairgrounds Saturday
la GraNdE — Esa delta
Epsilon is hosting a May day spring
Market and annual spring yard
sale saturday, May 1, at the union
County Fairgrounds, la Grande. The
event takes place in the 4-h and arts
buildings and on the small stage
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entry fee
is canned foods or diapers for the
department of human services food
bank. COVid-19 safety measures
must be followed, including wearing
a mask, social distancing and use of
hand sanitizer.
Gardening classes
planned in Cove
COVE — Nella Mae’s Farm, 69361
antles lane, Cove, is offering two
gardening classes saturday, May 8.
“Better Grazing for More pasture”
runs 10-11:30 a.m. and will cover
simple rotational grazing methods
(any species) to avoid overgrazing,
control weeds, and lengthen your
grazing season. at 2 p.m. the one-
hour class “Weed Management for
the home Gardener” focuses on
different methods for controlling
weeds and weed identification.
Each class is $8 per person, or
$14 per family. Or attend one class
for free by joining the weeding
party from 3-4 p.m. Go to www.
nellamaesfarm.com and choose
“Events” to find the “Classes” tab for
more information and to register.
Lottery
Megabucks: $1.9 million
19-23-32-36-37-40
Powerball: $104 million
22-36-48-59-61 — pB 22 x3
Mega Millions: $297 million
15-22-30-41-42 — MB 25 x4
Win for Life: April 26
20-59-71-76
Pick 4: April 27
• 1 p.m.: 8-9-2-6; • 4 p.m.: 4-3-9-3
• 7 p.m.: 5-1-8-1; • 10 p.m.: 6-4-9-9
Pick 4: April 26
• 1 p.m.: 9-2-7-3; • 4 p.m.: 8-4-6-1
• 7 p.m.: 8-4-3-6; • 10 p.m.: 0-4-1-0
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Obituaries
Edward R. Jones
1936-2021 • Enterprise
Edward Ray Jones, 84,
of Enterprise, died April
22. A celebration of his
life memorial will begin
at 4 p.m.
May 1 at the
Jones Ranch,
83157 W. Dor-
rance Lane,
Enterprise.
Edward
was born Oct.
9, 1936, in
Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, to
Donald and
Clara Jones.
He grew up in Iowa and
California, but in his
heart, his home was Enter-
prise, where he lived for
50 years.
Edward met his future
wife, Helen, in high school
in Chico, California, and
they were married on
Oct. 15, 1955. When they
moved to Wallowa County
they eventually fulfilled
the dream of owning their
own ranch and small busi-
ness. Edward’s outgoing
personality and innate
farm knowledge helped
make the ranch and busi-
nesses what they are today.
Edward was a loyal
patriot. He served
active duty as a military
policeman in the U.S. Air
Force Strategic Air Com-
mand. He also served in
the reserve U.S. Air Force
and the reserve National
Guard as a loadmaster,
flying in and out of the
Vietnam War.
Edward was a jack-of-
all-trades, as most farmers
are. He worked as a map
maker for the USGS, as
a surveyor for the Cali-
fornia State Department
of Highways, as a fertil-
izer salesman, and the
dream-fulfilling career as
a fertilizer/chemical busi-
ness owner and farmer.
Edward loved his wife
and family, the farm and
learning about anything
and everything. He was an
avid reader, always inquis-
Josephy fundraiser
nearly triples goal
By BILL BRADSHAW
Wallowa County Chieftain
JOSEPH — The Josephy
Center for Arts and Cul-
ture more than exceeded its
fundraising goals Thursday,
April 15, hoping to raise at
least $50,000 toward the
goal of purchasing and ren-
ovating the center.
The capital campaign
fundraising event kicked
off at 6:30 p.m., and by
7:30 p.m. had raised more
than $80,000 with most of
the donations coming from
Wallowa County residents.
Combined with a
matching incentive offered
by the M.J. Murdock Char-
itable Trust, the evening’s
total ended up exceeding
$135,000, allowing the
Josephy Center to realize its
goal of being able to own
and renovate the building.
“We are beside ourselves
with excitement,” said
Executive Director Cheryl
Coughlan. “The dream
of becoming a permanent
home for arts and culture
in Wallowa County is now
a reality. I almost have to
pinch myself to believe it!”
The Key to Our Future
fundraiser, hosted by Andy
Lindberg, was upbeat and
fast-paced with heart-
warming moments,
including youth testimo-
nials, dedications in memory
of loved ones and a video
reminding viewers that art
is everywhere in Wallowa
County — if you look for it.
“I challenge anyone who
lives in this beautiful place
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feel as if you’re going to
burst with pride,” said Jeff
Costello, president of the
center’s board.
Prizes sponsored by
local businesses helped
incentivize giving
throughout the event. Sally
Goebel won a growler from
Terminal Gravity in Enter-
prise every month for a full
year. Kathryn J. Neal won
$300 worth of pizza cards
from M.Crow in Lostine.
“Even though we
received grant funding,”
Coughlan said, “it’s the
people of Wallowa County
who came through for us
in the end. They showed up
and generously gave their
hard-earned dollars. Now
we can all reap the benefit
for years to come.”
The Key to Our Future
campaign is focused on
making the Josephy Center
a permanent home for arts
and culture in Wallowa
County, as well as restoring
and expanding the center.
Phase One focuses on the
building purchase, and Phase
Two focuses on the renova-
tion and expansion of the
building.
To watch the “Art Is
Everywhere” video, go
to www.josephy.org/
capital-fundraiser.
itive, and never met a
stranger. He was also very
involved in the community
over the years, including
the Wallowa County
Stockmen, Wallowa
County Fair, Hurricane
Creek Ditch Company and
Rusty Nuts Car Crew.
Edward was tough and
gruff but sweet and gentle.
Known as Daddy and
Grandpa Ed, he will be
sorely missed and stories
about him will be told for
generations.
Surviving rela-
tives include his chil-
dren, Douglas, Kevin,
Marie Gorbett and
Rebecca Sterner; 11
grand-children; and 20
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by his wife, Helen
Jones.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may
be made to your favorite
charity.
Jerry D. Ingerson
1947-2021 • la Grande
Jerry Dale Ingerson, 74,
of La Grande, died April
21 at his res-
idence. Ser-
vices will
be held this
summer.
Jerry was
born April
15, 1947, in
La Grande,
to James and
Eloise (Davis)
Ingerson. He
attended Cen-
tral Elementary School,
La Grande Junior High
School, and La Grande
High School. He was an
avid baseball player all
throughout his childhood.
Jerry enlisted in the
U.S. Navy shortly after
high school and was
honorably discharged
after serving during
the Vietnam War. He
was married to Connie
Ingerson and then later
married Rebecca (Cross)
Ingerson. Jerry and
Rebecca were married
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until her passing.
Jerry was employed by
Eastern Oregon University
as a carpenter and lock-
smith. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, camping, wood-
cutting and watching all
sports on TV.
Surviving relatives
include his sons and
daughters-in-law, Kevin
and Tina Ingerson, Steven
Ingerson, and Kyle and
Carmen Ingerson, all of La
Grande; sister and broth-
er-in-law, Nancy and Greg
Blackman of La Grande;
six grandchildren; and six
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded
in death by his wife,
Rebecca, and parents,
James and Eloise Ingerson.
Online condolences
may be made to the family
at www.lovelandfuneral-
chapel.com.
Sally Touche-Moser
Please follow guide-
lines regarding face cov-
erings and social dis-
tancing at all services.
April 29-30 —
ROBERT STALEY:
10 a.m. April 29 Rec-
itation of the Rosary
and 10:30 a.m. Mass of
Christian Burial, Our
Lady of the Valley Cath-
olic Church, La Grande;
2 p.m. April 30 graveside
service, Juniper Haven
Cemetery, Prineville.
May 1 —
MICHELLE SAN-
DOVAL: 10 a.m. cele-
bration of life, Riverside
Park Pavilion, La Grande.
May 1 — EDWARD
JONES: 4 p.m. celebra-
tion of life, Jones Ranch,
83157 W. Dorrance Lane,
Enterprise.
May 17 — JERRY
BROOKSHIRE: 2 p.m.
graveside service, Union
Historic Cemetery; recep-
tion follows at Cath-
erine Creek Community
Center, Union.
June 26 — DAVID
COUNCIL: 1 p.m. cel-
ebration of life, North
Powder City Park.
June 26 — SALLY
TOUCHE-MOSER:
1-3 p.m. celebration of
life open house, 404
Depot St., Enterprise.
June 27 — MERI
OLMSTEAD: 1 p.m.
memorial service, Riv-
erside Park Pavilion, La
Grande.
— calendar cour-
tesy of Loveland Funeral
Chapel, La Grande
1938-2021 • Enterprise
Sally Touche-Moser,
83, of Enterprise, died
April 17 at her home.
A celebra-
tion of life
open house
will be held
June 26 from
1-3 p.m. at
Sally’s home,
404 Depot St.,
Enterprise.
All are invited
to share their
stories of
remembrance.
Sally was born Feb. 5,
1938, in Spokane, Wash-
ington. She graduated
from Bothell High School
and received a master’s
degree in engineering
from Washington State
University. She worked in
Boeing’s engineering and
illustration departments
before serving in the U.S.
Navy during the Korean
War.
Throughout her life,
Sally wore many hats
— Almond Tree Studio
artist, illustrator, barrel
racer, rodeo queen, engi-
neer, nurse, carpenter,
interior decorator, gar-
dener, seamstress, inspi-
rational speaker, business
entrepreneur, culinary
experimenter and tea
party extraordinaire —
but her favorite titles were
wife, mother, Gigi (Gor-
geous Grandmother), aunt,
sister, friend and hostess.
Sally was creative,
energetic, talented and
a go-getter. She had
one goal in life, to be a
blessing to others and not
a burden.
To her friends and
family she was therapist,
adviser, how-to guru and
cheerleader. Given any
dark cloud, Sally could
find a rainbow. She was
fond of saying, “And this
too shall pass.” Her legacy
of hope and optimism will
live on in the heart and
mind of her dearest friend,
Sally Hewitt of Baker
City, and everyone who
knew her.
Surviving relatives
include her children,
Cami McFarland of Boise,
Idaho, Brett Camplejohn
and wife, Kang Hwa, of
Marysville, Washington,
Carrise Murray of Joseph,
and Candra Campbell
and husband, Michael,
of Marble, North Caro-
lina; 25 grandchildren and
13 great-grandchildren;
brother and sister-in-law,
William and Rae
Touchette of Bainbridge
Island, Washington; and
nephew, Cory Touchette.
She was preceded
in death by her par-
ents, Claude and Alice
Touchette, and husband,
Wolfgang Moser.
Mark A. Strickland
Elgin
Mark Allan Strick-
land, 61, of Elgin, died
April 20 at his home.
Arrangements are by
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral
Home, Milton-Freewater.
Beryl Brookshire
union
Beryl Brookshire, 96,
of Union, died April 26
at a hospital in Boise.
Arrangements are by Dan-
iels-Knopp Funeral & Cre-
mation Center, La Grande.
Public Safety Report
MONDAY, APRIL 26
TUESDAY, APRIL 27
10:23 a.m. — A resident
on the 1600 block of 21st
Street, La Grande, reported
being threatened by a
neighbor. An officer coun-
seled both parties.
10:51 a.m. — La Grande
police received a complaint
about people continuing to
park their vehicles on the
sidewalk on the 1400 block
of Sixth Street. An officer
responded and issued a
citation.
3:12 p.m. — A caller
in Union reported pos-
sible child abuse. A Union
County sheriff’s deputy
made contact with the
caller and arranged to
follow up.
4:21 p.m. — La Grande
police received a report on
a theft of a vehicle from
the 2800 block of Cherry
Street.
6:08 p.m. — A caller
reported a possible assault
on the first block of Depot
Street, La Grande. An
officer made contact and
explained options.
8:27 p.m. — La Grande
police received a report
of possible vandalism
on the 2000 block of
Adams Avenue. An officer
responded and logged
information.
9:04 p.m. — La Grande
police responded to the
1500 block of S Avenue on
a report of an intoxicated
person. Officers counseled
the subject.
12:24 a.m. — La
Grande police conducted
a traffic stop on the 1800
block of 26th Street and
took a report for minor in
possession.
6:51 a.m. — La Grande
police responded to the
2600 block of L Avenue
for a disturbance and took
a report.
11:22 a.m. — A man
caused a disturbance
on the 200 block of Fir
Street, La Grande. Police
responded and subse-
quently arrested Brandon
Louis Buckley, 24, for
two counts of second-de-
gree disorderly conduct,
one count each of inter-
fering with a peace officer,
third-degree escape and
second-degree criminal
mischief, two counts of
felon in possession of a
restricted weapon, one
count of carrying con-
cealed weapon and on
a parole and probation
detainer.
2:20 p.m. — A caller
complained about a
barking dog on the 2100
block of Second Street,
La Grande. An animal
enforcement officer
responded and left a
notice.
3:19 p.m. — A Union
County sheriff’s deputy
responded to Union High
School, 540 S. Main St.,
Union, on a report of a
drug law violation. The
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deputy cited a 15-year-old
male for minor in posses-
sion of an inhalant device.
7:39 p.m. — Union
County sheriff’s deputies
responded to the vicinity
of 71300 Middle Road,
Elgin, on a report of a dis-
turbance. Deputies made
contact, separated the par-
ties and trespassed one
person.
11:14 p.m. — La
Grande police responded
to the Grande Wood
Apartments, 2005 Gekeler
Lane, on a report of a dis-
turbance. Police deter-
mined this was verbal
only and separated the
parties.
RECENT OREGON STATE
POLICE ACTIVITY
April 25, 5:44 p.m.
— A trooper stopped a
gray Subaru Legacy for
traffic violations while
eastbound on Interstate
84 near milepost 248 and
arrested the driver, Gar-
rett Landon Jensen, 26, of
Ogden, Utah, for driving
under the influence of
intoxicants (marijuana)
and reckless driving.
The trooper then booked
Jensen into the Union
County Correctional
Facility, La Grande.
April 23, 1:55 a.m. —
A trooper responded to
a Chevrolet pickup that
crashed on the eastbound
side of Highway 82 near
milepost 22. Medical per-
sonnel cleared the driver,
Tara Marie Thompson,
33, of Elgin, according
to state police. She then
failed a sobriety test, and
the trooper arrested her
for DUII and took her to
the Union County Cor-
rectional Facility, La
Grande.
April 21, 1:20 p.m. —
A man from Woodland,
Washington, brought a
Yamaha motorcycle to
the Oregon State Police
office in La Grande for
a vehicle identification
number inspection. The
owner said he bought the
motorcycle from a tow
company in Portland.
Police found someone had
ground off the VIN, but
a check of engine num-
bers through the National
Insurance Crime Bureau
verified the vehicle was
stolen. OSP notified the
owner, who lives in Sam-
mamish, Washington. He
arranged to recover the
motorcycle.
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