RECORDS
Saturday, auguSt 7, 2021
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PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
OBITUARY
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 4
THURSDAY, AUG. 5
9:11 a.m. — La Grande police responded to May Lane and Rid-
dle Road on a report of a careless driver. Officers determined peo-
ple were arguing but they were OK.
11 a.m. — A caller reported a dog chased deer in the area of
62200 Tamarack Springs Lane, Summerville. An animal enforce-
ment officer made contact and will follow up.
4:03 p.m. — A La Grande resident reported possible fraud. An
officer made contact and took information.
5:13 p.m. — A caller reported a group of boys at Willow Elemen-
tary School, 1305 N. Willow St., La Grande, harassed two girls. An
officer responded and spoke with several parties who said they
were all fine.
5:23 p.m. — A caller reported a dog bite victim went to the
medical clinic on Fourth Street, La Grande. An animal enforcement
officer made contact and took a report.
7:18 p.m. — La Grande police responded to Palmer Avenue and
First Street on a report of a male speeding on a golf cart on the
street. An officer found the golf cart driver and issued a warning.
8:47 p.m. — Local law enforcement responded to a business
at the La Grande Town Center, 2212 Island Ave., La Grande, and
warned a person for disorderly conduct.
10:24 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a distur-
bance on the 2900 block of Third Street. An officer responded and
arrested Carlos Manuel Mielke, 39, for disorderly conduct and driv-
ing under the influence of intoxicants.
1:04 a.m. — La Grande police responded to a residence on the
2200 block of Cove Avenue for a domestic disturbance. Officer
found the situation did not rise to the level of a mandatory arrest
and gave options to the parties.
9:53 a.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded to a
report of a possible disturbance on the 800 block of North 15th
Avenue, Elgin, and counseled two people.
10:20 a.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office received a
report of a burglary at a residence on the 500 block of North 11th
Avenue, Elgin. A deputy made contact and explained options.
11:25 a.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded to
Highway 237, Union, for a male in the road. The deputy counseled
him about disorderly conduct.
11:52 a.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office took a report for
child abuse in Union.
5:28 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of child neglect.
An officer responded and will follow up.
8:02 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a fallen tree
on the 2500 block of Second Street. An officer responded and
police contacted Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative.
9:37 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1100 block of O
Avenue on a report of a disturbance. Officers separated the parties.
9:58 p.m. — La Grande police responded to a residence on the
2200 block of Cove Avenue on a report of a disturbance. Officers
separated the parties.
Philip S. Flanders
1950-2021
La Grande
Philip Steven Flanders, his three boys.
71, of La Grande, died
He was preceded in
July 28, 2021, at Grande
death by his parents,
Ronde Hospital. At his
Philip and Hilda.
request, there will not be a
Surviving relatives
service.
include his
Philip was
wife, Diana
born June 1,
Flanders; sons,
Shawn, Kyle and
1950, in Fort
Justin; sister,
George G.
Kathy; brother,
Meade, Mary-
land, to Philip
Mark; 15 grand-
children; one
Flanders and
great-grand-
Hilda (Dunn)
child; and four
Flanders.
nieces and
Philip was
Flanders
nephews.
truly an out-
doorsman with
Online con-
dolences may be made to
much love for nature and
the family at www.love-
people. His greatest love
landfuneralchapel.com.
was his wife, Diana, and
Kids at the fair
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
Ronald L. Miller
Union
Ronald L. Miller, 70, of Union, died Aug. 4, 2021, at
his residence. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral
Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Debra L. Rachau
La Grande
Debra L. Rachau, 61, of La Grande, died Aug. 4,
2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Patricia Sandlin
Formerly of Enterprise
Patricia Sandlin, 84, formerly of Enterprise, died
Aug. 4 at her home in Milton-Freewater. Services will
be held Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. Bollman Funeral Home, with
interment to follow at the Enterprise Cemetery.
alex Wittwer/The Observer
UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES
Kaladin Rasmussen pets a baby goat named Cindy Lou at the Union County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. The fair has seen hundreds of visi-
tors over the past week, with many coming to support the community and watch the livestock show, snack on fried fair food and socialize. The
Union County Fair will finish with a performance by The Wasteland Kings starting at 4 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. on Aug. 7
BIRTHS
GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL
COUCH: Eila Grace Couch, July 26, 2021,
daughter of Stephanie Couch and Kyle Couch, of
La Grande. Grandparents are Steven and Dixie
Stonebreaker, Kelly and Tammy Couch, and Bar-
bara and Lance Hart.
MORINVILLE: Markus Morinville, July 23,
2021, son of Bree Alexis Morinville and Theo Sin-
clare Morinville, of La Grande.
PHILLIPS: Harper Marie Lynn Phillips,
July 23, 2021, daughter of Amanda Nicole Cath-
erine Phillips and Franklin Edward Phillips, of La
Grande.
ON THE MENU
Union County Senior
Center takeout lunch menu
Served 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 suggested
donation; all others, $5. Public
is welcome.
Aug. 9-13
Monday: pork sliders, steak
fries, apple slaw, fresh melon,
ice cream.
Tuesday: spaghetti, Caesar
salad, fresh fruit, homemade
bread, brownie.
Wednesday: fried chicken,
mashed potatoes with gravy,
steamed vegetables, salad
greens, cake.
Thursday: Cobb salad,
tomato-basil soup, bread, fruit.
Friday: cheeseburger, steak
fries, cabbage slaw, fresh fruit.
Aug. 5 & Aug. 7 —
LEO “MAX” LANE:
Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m. viewing,
Loveland Funeral Chapel,
La Grande; Aug. 7,
10 a.m. graveside service,
Cove Cemetery.
Aug. 7 — VERNA
SVATY: noon reception,
Catherine Creek Commu-
nity Center, Union.
Aug. 14 — ALVIN
MONTGOMERY:
12:30 p.m. celebration
of life, Zion Lutheran
Church, La Grande.
Aug. 21 — MARY
BROWN: 11 a.m. cele-
bration of life, St. Peter’s
Episcopal Church, La
Grande.
Sept. 18 — JAMES
YOST: 2 p.m. celebration
of life, Cloverleaf Hall,
Enterprise.
Oct. 16 — MEL
ELDER: 10 a.m. memo-
rial service, La Grande
First Christian Church.
— calendar cour-
tesy of Loveland Funeral
Chapel, La Grande
MILESTONES
Baker family weddings and anniversaries
Hailey Deann DeHart
and Mathew Riley Baker
have announced their
engagement to be married.
A 2018 graduate of La
Grande High School, the
prospective groom works at
Northwood Manufacturing
and will be attending Wyo-
Tech in October 2021.
The bride-to-be is a 2020
graduate of La Grande High
School. She is currently
working three jobs to help
pay for Mathew’s education.
When Mathew fin-
ishes school at WyoTech,
the couple will set a wed-
ding date and Hailey plans
to pursue her career in
teaching.
Hailey and Mathew’s
long-term goal is to stay
married as long at Mathew’s
parents, Justin and Jamie
Baker, of La Grande, who
will celebrate their 25th
wedding anniversary Aug.
10, and his grandparents,
Lloyd and Nita Baker, who
were married 50 years ago,
on Aug. 7, 1971.
Hailey DeHart and Mathew Baker
Justin and Jamie Baker, Aug. 10, 1996
Lloyd and Nita Baker, Aug. 7, 1971
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
MEETINGS
• LA GRANDE —The
Union County Chapter of
Health Care for All Oregon
will meet Tuesday, Aug. 10,
at 6 pm. via Zoom. On the
agenda is a discussion of
future activities. Those who
are not happy with their
health insurance are invited
to join others looking for
solutions. For more infor-
mation and a link to the
meeting, email union-
county@hcao.org.
• LA GRANDE — The
La Grande Rural Fire Dis-
trict’s board will meet
Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m.
at the fire hall in Island
City. Call 541-910-3114 for
more information.
BRIEFS
Support documentary
at special screening
LA GRANDE — The
community is invited
to attend a screening of
“George Venn: The Literary
Lion of La Grande” on
Wednesday, Aug. 11, at HQ,
112 Depot St., La Grande.
This short documentary
on writer and poet George
Venn, a fixture in Western
American literature,
according to a press release,
is a launching point for a
full-feature documentary by
Portland-based filmmaker
Erik Schultz. General
admission is $5 and goes
to support the campaign.
Purchase tickets at www.
eofilmfest.com/tickets/
The doors will open at
7 p.m. for refreshments and
a social hour. A presentation,
the screening and a Q&A
with George Venn and the
filmmaker begins at 8 p.m.
Josephy Center calls
for ‘Little Works’
JOSEPH — There’s a
new call to artists from the
Josephy Center for Arts and
Culture for the upcoming
“Little Works Exhibition.”
For this exhibit, the
center is asking for little
works of any 2D or 3D
media that fit into an imagi-
nary 7-inch-by-7-inch-by-7-
inch box. All works must be
for sale.
To submit works for con-
sideration, email images to
exhibits@josephy.org and
use “Little Works” in the
subject line. Include title,
medium, dimensions, year
completed and price for
each piece submitted. The
deadline for submissions is
midnight, Tuesday, Aug. 31.
The exhibit will be dis-
played Oct. 6 through Nov.
22, with an opening recep-
tion at the Josephy Center
on Oct. 8. Contact 541-432-
0505 or info@josephy.org
for more details.
— The Observer
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