RECORDS AND MORE
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021
COMMUNITY
Meetings
• LA GRANDE — The La Grande School
District Budget Committee will be
meeting for its fi rst budget meeting
Wednesday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. and
its second budget meeting the fol-
lowing Monday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Both meetings will take place in the
Willow gym, 1305 N. Willow St. The
public may attend in person are view
the livestream at www.lagrandesd.
org (go to the School Board tab for
further information).
• ELGIN — A budget meeting for the
Wallowa Union Railroad Authority
will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, June
3, at the Elgin Depot, 300 Depot St.
The Budget Committee will discuss
and approve the budget for the fi scal
year 2021-22. To attend via phone, call
1-888-520-8955 (code 89625#).
Briefs
Little League parade canceled
LA GRANDE — The La Grande
Little League season is underway,
but the annual parade in downtown
La Grande will not be held. The Little
League board voted to cancel the
parade as it could create COVID-19
concerns “and we just want the
kids to play without their season
being aff ected,” according to a press
release. For more information go to
www.lagrandelittleleague.net.
Creating Memories
plans open house
WALLOWA LAKE VILLAGE —
Creating Memories for Disabled
Children is having a Founder’s Day
Celebration at its camp (the former
Boy Scout camp on Pollock Road)
Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. The community is invited to
come learn about the organization
and its plans for the future. Shuttle
service will be provided from the
Wallowa Lake marina’s parking lot.
The event will include free lunch
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., door prizes,
games, face painting, live music and
karaoke. Call 541-398-0169 or visit
www.creatingmemoriesfordisabled-
children.com for more information.
Lottery
Megabucks: $3 million
14-16-17-19-39-47
Powerball: $218 million
3-19-27-37-40 — PB 8 x2
Mega Millions: $515 million
6-9-17-18-48 — MB 8 x3
Win for Life: May 22
6-8-39-60
Pick 4: May 23
• 1 p.m.: 7-4-3-0;• 4 p.m.: 0-5-3-9
• 7 p.m.: 5-5-3-2; • 10 p.m.: 0-5-3-9
Pick 4: May 22
• 1 p.m.: 6-0-1-4; • 4 p.m.: 7-4-8-8
• 7 p.m.: 4-9-4-1; • 10 p.m.: 4-3-4-1
Pick 4: May 21
• 1 p.m.: 6-6-8-2; • 4 p.m.: 3-6-6-8
• 7 p.m.: 3-0-3-2; • 10 p.m.: 0-0-7-3
DELIVERY ISSUES?
If you have any problems
receiving your Observer, call 541-
963-3161.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
FRIDAY, MAY 21
8:32 a.m. — La
Grande police responded
to a residence on the
1900 block of Cove
Avenue for a domestic
disturbance. Police sepa-
rated the parties.
10:10 a.m. — A
caller reported criminal
mischief on the 2400
block of Riddle Road,
La Grande. A Union
County sheriff ’s deputy
made contact and took a
report.
1:33 p.m. — The
Union County Sheriff ’s
Offi ce received a report
of a dog on the loose
in the area of Island
and Monroe avenues,
La Grande. An animal
enforcement offi cer
responded but did not
fi nd the dog.
2:22 p.m. — A caller
reported fi nding a dog at
Benton Park, La Grande.
An animal enforce-
ment offi cer responded
and took the dog to the
Blue Mountain Humane
Association, La Grande.
3:34 p.m. — A caller
reported a dog on the
loose at Third Street and
D Avenue, La Grande.
Dispatch advised the
animal enforcement
offi cer.
3:58 p.m. — A caller
complained about dogs
at large in the area of
West Arch and North
10th streets, Union.
Then the owner called in
so say they were picking
up the dogs.
4:10 p.m. — And
one more call about a
dog. This time a caller
reported fi nding a dog
on the 1600 block of
Alder Street, La Grande.
An animal enforcement
offi cer responded and
returned the dog to its
owner.
6:26 p.m. — La
Grande police received
a report of people being
careless with all-terrain
vehicles at O Avenue
and Cherry Street, La
Grande. An offi cer
responded, found the
juveniles at their home
and counseled them.
10:20 p.m. — La
Grande police responded
to the 1500 block of 21st
Street on a report of a
disturbance. Offi cers
resolved the situation.
SATURDAY, MAY 22
6:26 a.m. — A
caller reported a dog
at large in the area of
63200 Highway 203, La
Grande.
7:37 a.m. — Yes,
another report of a dog
on the loose, this one
in the area of Sixth
Street and O Avenue, La
Grande.
10:03 a.m. — A caller
reported animal abuse
at a location in Elgin.
An animal enforce-
ment offi cer contacted
the caller and took
information.
10:19 a.m. — The
Union County Sher-
iff ’s Offi ce received a
report of goats at large
on Courtney Lane, Sum-
merville. An animal
enforcement offi cer con-
tacted the owner about
the goats.
4:21 p.m. — A caller
complained about a
dog at Riverside Park,
La Grande. An animal
enforcement offi cer took
information.
8:07 p.m. — A caller
reported a possible vio-
lation of a no-contact
order on the 1400 block
of X Avenue, La Grande.
An offi cer responded
and arrested Katherine
Danielle Ibarra, 39, for
violating a no-contact
order.
9:40 p.m. — A caller
reported a suspicious
person near the Dollar
Tree at the La Grande
Town Center, 2212
Island Ave., La Grande.
An offi cer responded
and had the person
leave.
11:22 p.m. — La
Grande police responded
to the 1600 block of Sev-
enth Street on a report of
a loud party. An offi cer
counseled the subjects,
who moved the gath-
ering indoors.
Local students earn academic distinction
KADEN MCCLURE,
ELGIN
ELGIN — William
Kaden McClure, son of
William Kirt and Misty
McClure, was awarded a
$2,500 renewable scholar-
ship (total value $10,000)
by Boise Cascade.
The Elgin High School
student plans to attend
George Fox Univer-
sity as a pre-med student
and to pursue a career
in pediatric cardiology.
According to a press
release, Kaden has been
involved in sports and
many after-school orga-
nizations and has learned
the value of working on a
team and living a healthy
lifestyle.
MADDISON HARVEY,
ELGIN
UNION COUNTY —
Maddison Harvey, Elgin
High School, has been
selected as the recipient
of the 2021-2022 Union
County PEO Tri-Chapter
Scholarship. This $3,000
scholarship is awarded
annually to a graduating
senior girl who will be
attending Eastern Oregon
University. Scholarship
applications are evaluated
for academic achievement,
community service, fi nan-
cial need and commitment
to higher education.
The scholarship is
funded by the three local
chapters of PEO, a philan-
thropic organization ded-
icated to the education of
women.
SOPHIA PETTIT, COVE
OGDEN, Utah —
Weber State University
awarded Sophia Pettit of
Cove with the honor of
Academic Excellence for
the spring 2021 semester.
Pettit is studying family
studies in the Moyes Col-
lege of Education and gar-
THE OBSERVER — 3A
meant students had to
demonstrate their grit and
determination to main-
tain their high academic
standards.
CERA MYKALE KING,
JOSEPH
Boise Cascade/Contributed photo
Kaden McClure of Elgin has re-
ceived a $2,500 scholarship from
Boise Cascade. McClure plans to
attend George Fox University.
nered the distinction by
maintaining a GPA of at
least 3.50.
The achievement of
earning Academic Excel-
lence is diffi cult under
normal circumstances but
was made especially chal-
lenging with the added
pressure of handling the
mental and emotional
impact of a global pan-
demic, political unrest and
an unusual learning envi-
ronment, noted the press
release. Less face-to-face
instruction and interac-
tion, as well as limited
engagement with peers,
ADELPHI, Maryland
— Cera Mykale King of
Joseph earned a bachelor
of arts in graphic com-
munication from Univer-
sity of Maryland Global
Campus (UMGC). The
university held a virtual
stateside commencement
May 15.
A pioneer in distance
education since 1947, Uni-
versity of Maryland Global
Campus (formerly Uni-
versity of Maryland Uni-
versity College) meets the
learning needs of students
whose responsibilities may
include jobs, family and
military service. UMGC
now off ers classes to mili-
tary service personnel and
their families at more than
175 locations in more than
20 countries. More than
half of the university’s stu-
dents are active-duty mil-
itary personnel and their
families, members of
the National Guard and
veterans.
— The Observer
Creating Memories
YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR
FOUNDER’S DAY ––BBQ––
Sat. May 29, 2021 • 10am - 4pm
Creating Memories Camp @ Wallowa Lake
Tour our camp property, hike the
waterfall and enjoy a FREE lunch
(11am-1pm). PELASE park at the
Marina parking lot. We will provide
shuttle service to the camp property!
Due to COVID-19 guidelines physical distancing
will be maintained.
Door Prizes, Games, Face Painting, Live Music and Karaoke!
OBITUARIES
SUNDAY, MAY 23
7:25 a.m. — La
Grande police responded
to report of a burglary at
a residence on the 2500
block of Ash Street. An
offi cer determined the
call was unfounded.
11:56 a.m. — La
Grande police responded
to the 2200 block of
Gekeler Lane for a
two-vehicle collision.
Offi cers took a report.
3:22 p.m. — The
Union County Sheriff ’s
Offi ce Search and Rescue
Team received a report of
two children, ages 6 and
9, who had become sep-
arated from their family
off of the U.S. Forest Ser-
vice 4305 Road west of
Ladd Canyon, and the
family’s search for them
had been unsuccessful.
Patrol deputies, search
and rescue and Forest
Service law enforcement
responded. The SAR
team reported the chil-
dren found their way out
to the family’s vehicle
just prior to units arriving
on scene. The team on its
Facebook page reminded
adults to talk to children
about what to do if you
get separated and make
sure they are prepared
with appropriate clothing
and a signaling device,
such as a whistle.
7:13 p.m. — A caller
reported juveniles
caused a disturbance on
the 600 block of Elm
Street, Cove. A Union
County sheriff ’s deputy
responded and will follow
up.
10 p.m. — La Grande
police responded to the
1500 block of Adams
Avenue on a report of a
domestic disturbance.
Offi cers found people
were arguing and the cir-
cumstances did not rise
to the level of a manda-
tory arrest.
11:44 p.m. — A
caller reported the theft of a
vehicle from the 400 block
of North 10th Avenue,
Elgin. A Union County
sheriff ’s deputy responded
and took a report.
Bett y V. (Williams)
Alam
1924-2021 • La Grande
Betty Verle Alam, 96, of
La Grande, died May 18,
2021, at her home. A memo-
rial grave-
side service
will be held at
11 a.m. June 5
at Grandview
Cemetery.
Arrangements
are by Daniels-Knopp
Funeral, Cremation & Life
Celebration Center, La
Grande.
Betty was born Nov. 4,
1924, in Silverton to Arthur
B. and Hallie D. (George)
Williams. She graduated
from Silverton High School.
She worked as a private sec-
retary to Spud Olson at CP
National/OTEC for many
years. On Feb. 7, 1977, she
married George Alam in St.
Anthony, Idaho.
Betty loved crocheting,
tatting, knitting and sewing.
She enjoyed the out-
doors, four-wheeling and
snowmobiling.
Surviving relatives
include her children and
their spouses, John and
Kim Satterlee of Ana-
cortes, Washington, and
Karen and Dennis Fenn
of La Grande; two grand-
children; and three
great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in
death by her husband and
one brother.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Heart ‘n
Home Hospice, 2104 Cove
Ave., Suite A, La Grande
97850.
Audrey S. Simer
La Grande
Audrey S. Simer, 81,
of La Grande, died May
23 at a local care facility.
Arrangements are by Love-
land Funeral Chapel & Cre-
matory, La Grande.
Esther Rickert
Union
Esther Rickert, 85, of
Union, died May 22 in
Baker City. Arrangements
are by Loveland Funeral
Chapel & Crematory,
La Grande.
Beverly A. Ledridge
Formerly of Island City
Beverly Arlene
Ledridge, 83, formerly of
Island City, died Oct. 15,
2019, in Richland, Wash-
ington. A graveside memo-
rial service will be held
May 29, 2021, at 1 p.m. at
the Summerville Cemetery.
Upcoming local services
Please follow guide-
lines regarding face cov-
erings and social dis-
tancing at all services.
May 29 — BEV-
ERLY LEDRIDGE:
1 p.m. memorial grave-
side service, Summerville
Cemetery.
May 30 — CANDY
WILLIAMS: noon to
2 p.m. celebration of life,
Elgin Community Center.
June 5 — BETTY
ALAM: 11 a.m. memo-
rial graveside service,
Grandview Cemetery,
La Grande.
June 5 — BARBARA
“BOBBY” BUCE:
11 a.m. memorial service,
Damascus Road Commu-
nity Church, La Grande.
June 6 — ERMAL
GOUCHER: 11 a.m. cel-
ebration of life, Love-
land Funeral Chapel, La
Grande; reception imme-
diately follows at Island
City City Hall.
June 14 — GERALD
RIMBEY: 10 a.m. grave-
side service, Island City
Cemetery; reception fol-
lows at 11 a.m. at La
Grande Christian Church.
June 26 — SALLY
TOUCHE-MOSER:
1-3 p.m. celebration of
life open house, 404
Depot St., Enterprise.
— calendar cour-
tesy of Loveland Funeral
Chapel, La Grande
Marlon W. Bryant
December 9, 1938 - December 3, 2020
Celebration of life
will be held Sunday, May
30, 2021 beginning at
NOON, Irish Wake style
at the ranch. Dinner will
be ready - bring a dish if
you’d like.
Marion was born Dec. 9,
1938 at home in Prince-
ton, Ca. and passed Dec
3, 2020 home at the ranch
where he wanted.
Marlon graduated from
Princeton High School
in 1957. He was a supply
sergeant in the National
Guard for two years.
He married Susie
Roper in Reno, NV. Their
meeting happened when
he was dating her boss and
one day, she was busy and suggested that
Marlon and Susie go out instead and that
was that.
Marlon lived in Princeton for the first
part of his life and then in Lostine in
Eastern Oregon. He spent the rest of his life
on his ranch in Elgin. He worked for Boise
Cascade as a millwright (or millwrong as he
put it) for 30+ years until he retired to the
ranch with Carmie Bunde who loved it as
much as he did.
Marlon loved to hunt. He had elk camp
with a special group of guys. His love
of hunting even took him up to Canada
where he bagged a moose and a lifelong
friend Mary Dirkatch. He fished, went to
the coast for tuna and loved being with the
coast crew. He loved Nascar and rodeo and
attended Pendleton Round-Up for 50 years,
“Let ‘er Buck”.
He did a lot of gardening and tree
farming and hunting and just watching the
wildlife. He loved and celebrated St Patty’s
Day and Memorial Day in the spring.
He would love to be remembered for: his
Children, his Grandchildren, family and
the Ranch he created for all, and for his
love for all people. If he wasn’t your friend
you hadn’t met him yet.
Marlon loved 3 women in his life - Susie
Roper, Mary Dirkatch and Carmie Bunde.
With Susie he had 4 children; 2 daugh-
ters, Lani Russell and Katherine Carradine
and two boys; Juvi Bryant (deceased early),
and Rowy Bryant.
Marlon’s parents were Robert “Duke” and
Jessie O (Chandley) Bryant. His grandpar-
ents: Wesley and Henrietta (Franks) Bryant,
Bert and Tina (Williams) Chandley.
He is survived by his brother Dwace; his
daughers Katherine and Lani; his son Rowy
and 4 beautiful grandchildren; Jessie, Faith,
Beulah and Haven.
He was preceded in death and will be
welcomed by three brothers; Brenhard,
Rymun, and Lennard who died at birth;
one sister, Sandra, who died young, both of
his parents; one son and all of his grand-
parents; his two wives, Susie and Carmie;
many friends and his beloved pets Grik (a
border collie who rounded up the kids) and
a parrot, Jojo, who rounded up the grand-
kids.
For information or directions call
Lani at (971) 226-9057 or Katherine at (702) 860-1857
He loved Us and we love Him More, More, More