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RECORDS AND MORE Saturday, auguSt 21, 2021 tHE OBSErVEr — A3 OBITUARIES MILESTONE Steven R. King Gary Kellar to celebrate 80th birthday on Aug. 28 1959-2021 La Grande Steven Richard King, Kennels in La Grande. His 62, of La Grande, died life passion was caring for Aug. 17, 2021, at his home. dogs. He treated all dogs At his request, there will as if they were his own. not be a service. Surviving relatives Steven was include his born June 1, 1959, wife, Molly in Wisconsin, to Ann McVay Judith Phillips. He King of La graduated from Grande; step- children and Brookings Harbor spouses, Paul High School and and Allesha resided in Brook- ings until moving Swigert of La to La Grande in Grande and 2017. He mar- Ashley and ried Molly Ann King Max Ecroth of McVay on June Florence; and 29, 2016. five grandchildren. Steven was employed Online condolences with Island City Public may be made to the family Works and was part- at www.lovelandfuneral- chapel.com. owner of Countryside Thomas J. Collins 1971-2021 Enterprise Thomas James Col- spend with family. lins, 50, of Enterprise, Surviving relatives died Aug. 11, 2021, at include his daughters, La Grande Post Acute Emma and Zoey Collins; Rehab. A private family parents, Tom and Bar- gathering will bara Collins; be held. brother, Billy Also known Collins; sisters, as Tom, he Rebecca San- was born Jan. chez and Terri 21, 1971, in Tripp; and Lebanon, to grandparents, Thomas Ray John Stroope, Collins and Roxie Godwin, Barbara Ann Pauline Yocum (Stroope) and Thomas J. Collins Collins. He Collins. Memo- attended school rial donations may be in Silverton. Tom married Christy made to the Wallowa on May 4, 2002, and County Humane Society they had two daughters, in care of Tami’s Pine Emma and Zoey, whom Valley Funeral Home he loved with all his and Cremation Services, heart. P.O. Box 543, Halfway Tom worked for Total 97834. Coating Systems as a Online condolences painter. He enjoyed being may be shared with the outside and fishing. He family at www.tamis- loved his dog, Bendi, and pinevalleyfuneralhome. enjoyed any time he could com. DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES Pamela Clark La Grande ON THE MENU Gary Kellar will be celebrating his 80th birthday Saturday, Aug. 28, with an open house birthday party from 1-5 p.m. at 1402 W Ave., La Grande. Friends are invited to come celebrate and say hello. No gifts, please. 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 dona- tion; all others, $5. Public is welcome. Aug. 23-27 Monday: sweet and sour meatballs over egg noodles, garden salad, fresh fruit, pudding cup. Tuesday: pork fried rice, egg roll, cabbage slaw, fruit, fortune cookie. Wednesday: cheesy shrimp pasta with white sauce (alternate entree: BBQ chicken), salad greens, homemade bread, fresh fruit. Thursday: beef taco salad, quacamole, tortilla soup. Friday: beef stroganoff over rice pilaf, spinach salad, fruit salad, veggies sticks, chocolate mousse. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18 THURSDAY, AUG. 19 12:04 a.m. — A La Grande police officer observed a transient camp at Monroe and Island Avenues and warned one person for trespass. 6:39 a.m. — La Grande police took a report for offensive litter- ing on the 2100 block of Adams Avenue. 9:18 a.m. — A caller on the 62500 block of Mount Glen Road, La Grande, asked to speak to someone about finding kittens. An animal enforcement officer made contact and explained options. 10:25 a.m. — A caller reported a disturbance on the 1000 block of Jackson Avenue, La Grande, involving juveniles. Officers responded and separated the parties. 3:01 p.m. — Oregon State Police assisted the Union County Sheriff’s Office in Baker County with the arrest of Aubrey Scott Fry- man, 35, for felony and misdemeanor fleeing, reckless driving, reck- less endangering, driving while suspended and resisting arrest. 7:04 p.m. — La Grande police took a report of a sex crime. 11:42 p.m. — A caller reported a disturbance involving a juve- nile on the 1000 block of Jackson Avenue, La Grande. Officers responded, resolved the situation and explained options. 9:13 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2300 block of Adams Avenue on a report of a fraud and took information. 12:28 p.m. — A caller reported an injured deer on the 400 block of F Avenue, La Grande. An animal enforcement officer responded and disposed of the deer. 1:32 p.m. — La Grande police arrested Albert Jared Horne, 23, on a Union County warrant charging probation violation. Police also arrested Horne for vehicle theft, two counts of escape and dis- orderly conduct. 2:10 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1900 block of Penn Avenue on a report of gunshots. Police did not locate any- one shooting. 3:32 p.m. — Union County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 300 block of North First Street, Union, for a residential burglary. Deputies checked to make sure no suspects were in the house and took a report. 10:37 p.m. — A caller reported a disturbance on the 90 block of West Hawthorne Drive, La Grande. A Union County sher- iff’s deputy responded and arrested a 35-year-old man for fourth-degree assault. COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Take a moonlight bicycle ride tonight LA GRANDE — La Grande Parks and Recreation invites everyone to the annual Moonlight Ride on Saturday, Aug. 21. Cyclists of all ages are welcome to gather in the Bi-Mart parking lot at 7:30 p.m. for a guided ride on Foot- hill Road under the moonlight. Hel- mets and lights are required. If you have any questions, contact the Safe Routes to School Coordinator, Jessie Wilson, at srts@cityoflagrande.org or 541-962-0514. Optimist football gear checkout will be on Aug. 23 LA GRANDE — La Grande Parks and Recreation announced that Opti- mist football gear checkout will now take place on Monday, Aug. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For questions or sched- uling a time for checkout, call J.D. Standley at 541-910-4207. Optimist football registration closed on Aug. 16, but registration for youth flag football is open until Aug. 23. Flag football is open for pre-K through 6th grade, while Optimist football is for 5th and 6th grade. Opti- mist football practice starts Aug. 24, and games begin on Sept. 16. For additional information, Rec- reation Supervisor McKayla Rollins can be contacted at 541-962-1352 and mrollins@cityoflagrande.org. Lodge hosts midweek live music WALLOWA LAKE LODGE — Next week, the Wallowa Lake Lodge will offer two midweek evenings of live music. On Tuesday, Aug. 24, Seth Kinzie and Bart Budwig will present a unique performance begin- ning at 7 p.m. Kinzie is a modern, impressionist piano composer from Joseph, and Bart Budwig is a local singer-songwriter of psychedelic Americana. On Wednesday, Aug. 25, come to the lodge to enjoy live music by Steve and Leslie Ide and a special guest, their granddaughter. The Ides are part of Old West Trio, a staple in Western music for more than 25 years. They will be joined by their granddaughter, Alice, a talented singer and budding performer. The evening’s musical selection will run the gamut from folk and traditional to country, Western and jazz. Bard in the Blues festival canceled LA GRANDE — The Bard in the Blues Renaissance Festival, which was to be held Sept. 4 at River- side Park, La Grande, has been can- celed due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 in Union County. Spon- sored by La Grande Parks and Rec- reation, the family-friendly event is set to return in the fall of 2022 with Renaissance-themed vendors and per- formers, live blacksmithing, a kids zone, games and local vendors. — The Observer Pamela Clark, 73, of La Grande, died Aug. 18, 2021. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Crema- tion & Life Celebration Center, La Grande. Patti Comstock La Grande Patti Comstock, 68, of La Grande, died Aug. 16, 2021. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La Grande. Debra K. Davis Island City Debra Kay Davis, 57, of Island City, died Nov. 1, 2020. A celebration of her life will be held Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Park Pavilion, La Grande. Shirley F. Kunkel La Grande Shirley Faye Kunkel, 80, of La Grande, died July 6, 2021. A memorial service and celebration of her life will begin at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the La Grande Sev- enth-day Adventist Church. UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES Aug. 21 — MARY BROWN: 11 a.m. cele- bration of life, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, La Grande. Aug. 21 — WES KILGORE: 2 p.m. cel- ebration of life, Joseph Methodist Church; a remembrance get-to- gether for family and friends follows at the Joseph Community Center. Aug. 23 — ELAINE STEIN: 11 a.m. burial, Enterprise Cemetery. Aug. 27 — HER- SHELL PARKER: 10 a.m. graveside ser- vice, Cove Cemetery (casual dress preferred). Aug. 28 — RODNEY PAYANT: noon to 3 p.m. celebra- tion of life, Pendleton Eagles Lodge. Aug. 28 — SHIRLEY KUNKEL: 1:30 p.m. celebration of life, La Grande Sev- enth-day Adventist Church. Sept. 18 — DEBRA DAVIS: 2 p.m. cele- bration of life, River- side Park Pavilion, La Grande. Sept. 18 — JAMES YOST: 2 p.m. celebra- tion of life, Cloverleaf Hall, Enterprise. Sept. 26 — DEBBIE RACHAU: 2 p.m. cel- ebration of life, Elgin Community Center. Oct. 16 — MEL ELDER: 10 a.m. memo- rial service, La Grande First Christian Church. — calendar cour- tesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande Contributed Photo Contributed Photo John Combe Wellness Center, 1002 Fourth St., La Grande, won the summer beautification award for a commercial property. Receiving the summer residential property beautification award was the home of Merle and Bertha Feik, 1015 Benton Ave., La Grande. Two honored with summer beautification awards The Observer LA GRANDE — The home of Merle and Bertha Feik received the city of La Grande summer beautifica- tion award for a residential property. The announcement said the lot at 1015 Benton Ave. is “beautifully land- scaped and diverse, pro- viding a feast for the eyes and a haven for native pol- linators.” Also noted were the containers adding more color and texture to the col- orful flowers and shrubs bor- dering the front of the house. Also featuring a colorful shrub border, the John Combe Wellness Center, 1002 Fourth St., was the winner of the sum- mer’s commercial award. The property is “immacu- lately tended by the owners,” according to the award announcement, and “pow- erline-friendly flowering crabapple trees in the right- of-way provide year-round habitat, nectar for pollina- tors in the spring, and food for the birds in summer, fall and winter.” The Beautification Awards Program, sponsored by the La Grande Landscape and Community Forestry Commission, recognizes and honors residential and commercial properties that add to the beauty and diver- sity of La Grande’s environ- ment. Nominations for this award are made by mem- bers of the commission, city employees, neighbors and property owners. Nominations are now being accepted for the fall awards. Landscaping must be visible from the street. Nominations may be emailed to trees@city- oflagrande.org or submitted via the La Grande Parks and Rec Facebook page. La GRANDE AUTO REPAIR 975-2000 www.lagrandeautorepair.com MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE Joe Horst ACDelcoTSS For more information or to make a nomination, call the Urban Forestry Division at 541-663-1952. Everett “Butch” Eugene Hancock January 9, 1948 - August 10, 2021 Everett “Butch” Eugene Hancock, 73, of La Grande, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at his residence. At his request, there will not be a service. Butch was born on January 9, 1948 in Carthage, Missouri, to Clem and Anna Mae (Murray) Hancock. He resided in Troutdale, Oregon, and La Grande, Oregon. He graduated from Reynolds High School with perfect attendance and attended Eastern Oregon State College, Mt. Hood Community College, and Central Oregon Community College. He was married to Claracy Hartzell for 40 years. Butch was employed with the U.S. Forest Service and Buffalo Peak Golf Course. He also worked in security. He was a baseball umpire and football and basketball referee for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, watching football and baseball games, and spending time on Facebook. Football, baseball, and golf were his favorite sports. He holds the high school state record for most strikeouts in baseball. Butch is survived by his sons, Brian Hancock of La Grande and Tyson Hancock of La Grande; ex-wife, Claracy Hartzell of La Grande; and one grandchild, Kyleene Simmons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clem and Anna Hancock. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
