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RECORDS TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021 PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT FRIDAY, AUG. 27 9:03 a.m. — The Union County Sheriff ’s Offi ce received a report of a transient camp on the 11200 block of South McAlister Road, Island City. A deputy responded but did not fi nd the camp. 12:19 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of forgery at Bi-Mart, 2510 Adams Ave. An offi cer responded and took a report. 12:52 p.m. — A caller reported a person going through gar- bage cans on the 1900 block of Penn Avenue, La Grande. An offi cer responded and talked to the subject. 3:51 p.m. — A caller reported a domestic disturbance on the 1400 block of Jeff erson Avenue, La Grande. Police responded and separated the parties. 5:46 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the previous address on another report of a domestic disturbance and again separated the parties. 7:56 p.m. — A caller reported juveniles may have been drink- ing alcohol on the 200 block of Cedar Street, Elgin. A Union County sheriff ’s deputy responded and searched the area but any juveniles were gone. 10:52 p.m. — A Union County sheriff ’s deputy conducted a fi eld interview at Union City Park, Union, and arrested Joshua Ray Fitzpatrick, 42, on a Union County warrant charging one county of fi rst-degree aggravated theft, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and nine counts of identity theft. SATURDAY, AUG. 28 8:56 a.m. — A caller reported an incident of indecent exposure on the 2200 block of Penn Avenue, La Grande. An offi cer responded but did not fi nd anything indecent. 12:40 p.m. — A caller reported a burglary at a residence on the 300 block of Third Street, La Grande. An offi cer responded and took information. 4:26 p.m. — A Union County sheriff ’s deputy responded to the 200 block of West Chestnut Street, Union, on a report of an intoxi- cated person and explained options. 6:53 p.m. — A caller reported a fi ght at the Skate Park, La MILESTONE Grande. Offi cers responded and determined the complaint was unfounded. 7:34 p.m. — A resident on the 300 block of East Harrison Street, Union, reported possible identity theft. A Union County sheriff ’s deputy made contact and took information. 8:20 p.m. — A La Grande offi cer responded to the 1000 block of Jackson Avenue on a report of fi reworks. The offi cer warned one person. SUNDAY, AUG. 29 2:36 a.m. — A caller reported vandalism on the 2400 block of Riddle Road, La Grande. A Union County sheriff ’s deputy made contact and took a report. 2:46 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1100 block of O Avenue on a report of a disturbance. Offi cers found there was a party, and the subjects said they would quiet down. 7:33 a.m. — A caller reported suspicious circumstances involv- ing dogs on the 2100 block of Island Avenue, La Grande. 12:54 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of menacing on the 700 block of 20th Street, La Grande. An offi cer attempted to make contact but was not able to leave a message. 3:52 p.m. — A La Grande police offi cer spoke with a trespasser on the railroad track at Island and Monroe avenues. 5:01 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1800 block of 26th Street on a report of a domestic disturbance. Police found the situation did not rise to the level of a crime. 5:31 p.m. — A Union County sheriff ’s deputy responded to the 73500 block of Gordon Creek Road, Elgin, on a report of a distur- bance and separated the parties. 6:52 p.m. — A caller reported a disturbance on the 1600 block of Seventh Street, La Grande. Offi cers responded and separated the parties. 11:48 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a suspicious vehicle on the 3100 block of First Street. An offi cer responded and found the vehicle was unoccupied. COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD MEETINGS • LA GRANDE — The Veterans of Foreign Wars High Valley Post 4060, of Union, is having a formal meeting on Thursday, Sept. 2. All VFW mem- bers are encouraged to attend. BRIEFS OTEC hands out free energy- effi cient light bulbs Sept. 1-2 LA GRANDE — Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative is giving away free energy-effi cient and mon- ey-saving light bulbs on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 1-2, at its offi ces in Baker City, La Grande, Burns and John Day. Member-owners are invited to stop by for a fi ve-pack of LED bulbs valued at $25. According to a press release, LED light bulbs are one of today’s most energy-effi cient and rapidly devel- oping lighting technologies. The bulbs OTEC are handing out use at least 75% less energy and can last 25 times longer than incandescent light bulbs. “We hope that with this give- away of free LED light bulbs, it sets our members down a path of keeping their homes energy effi cient,” said Joe Hathaway, OTEC’s communications manager. The co-op off ers rebates for mem- ber-owners who invest in energy-effi - cient equipment and also to those who purchase appliances or equipment locally. Learn more at www.otec.coop/ programs-rebates. Learn how to ready your garden for next year COVE — A one-hour class on readying your garden for winter will be taught by Nella Mae Parks, of Cove’s Nella Mae’s Farm, on Wednesday, Sept. 8, via Zoom. “The Fall Garden” virtual class will begin at 6:30 p.m. This time of year is perhaps the most important for setting up your best garden for next year, Parks said. Participants will learn about compost, cover crops, how to build and protect your soil over the winter, and what you can overwinter for winter and spring harvest. For more information and to sign up, visit www.nellamaesfarm.com/ events or call 541-910-4098. Local students welcomed at Utah State University LOGAN, Utah — Four Union County students were among the more than 4,000 fi rst-year college students welcomed to the Utah State University campus as the university began the fall 2021 semester. Attending Utah State at the USU Main campus are Abby Crews and Grace Perry, from La Grande, and Hunter Lind and Keanna Bingham, from North Powder. “The energy, talents and enthu- siasm this new cohort will bring to our campuses is greatly appreciated,” said President Noelle E. Cockett. “We look forward to seeing what the class of 2025 will accomplish and cannot UPCOMING SERVICES Please follow guidelines regarding face coverings and social distancing at all gatherings. Sept. 4 — GAYLEEN HENDERSON: 1 p.m. memorial service, Imbler Christian Church; dinner follows. Sept. 4 — STEVEN MERRICK: 1 p.m. celebration of life, Union Baptist Church; also livestreamed at www.lovelandfuner- alchapel.com (click on “Funeral Videos” at bottom of page). Sept. 9 — BERNICE WEBSTER: 10 a.m. celebration of life, La Grande First Christian Church; also livestreamed at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com (click on “Funeral Videos” at bottom of page). Sept. 11 — VERA HENDERSON: 1 p.m. memorial celebration of life, Powwow Grounds, Wallowa. Sept. 18 — DEBRA DAVIS: 2 p.m. cel- ebration of life, Riverside Park Pavilion, La Grande. Sept. 18 — JAMES YOST: 2 p.m. cele- bration of life, Cloverleaf Hall, Enterprise. Sept. 26 — DEBBIE RACHAU: 2 p.m. celebration of life, Elgin Community Center. Oct. 16 — MEL ELDER: 10 a.m. memorial service, La Grande First Christian Church. — calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande THE OBSERVER — A3 wait to be a part of their academic growth and success.” Since its founding in 1888, Utah State University has evolved from a small-town college tucked away in the Northern Utah mountains to a thriving research university. Students can choose from an array of academic and social opportunities at a univer- sity known throughout the world for its intellectual and technological lead- ership, according to the press release. Art and science come together in weekly after-school program LA GRANDE — A free outdoor after-school program will use art and science to guide middle-school stu- dents in discovering the stories of nature and themselves. Discover After School — a collaboration between Art Center East and La Grande Parks and Recreation — runs on Thursdays, Sept. 16 to Oct. 21, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., off ering free weekly fi eld trips to Riv- erside Park and Pete’s Pond. Parks and Rec will provide trans- portation to Riverside Park, and Pete’s Pond is a 1-mile walk from La Grande Middle School. The site is subject to change due to inclement weather or the accessibility needs of the group. Youth may get dirty and/or get paint on their clothes, and masks will be required. For full details and to register, go to www.artcentereast.org/calendar/ discover-after-school-program, call ACE at 541-624-2800 or email info@ artcentereast.org. — The Observer DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES Linda K. Anderson Cove Linda Kay Anderson, 70, of Cove, died Aug. 28, 2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. Verna M. Feik La Grande Verna May Feik, 85, of La Grande, died Aug. 28, 2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cre- mation & Life Celebration Center, La Grande. Mark D. Kubin La Grande Mark D. Kubin, 63, of La Grande, died Aug. 29, 2021, at his home. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. Joe Garrett Formerly of Union Joe H. Garrett, 82, formerly of Union, died Aug. 20, 2021, at his home in Ontario. Arrangements are by Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario. Vera Henderson Wallowa Vera Henderson, 95, of Wallowa, died Aug. 23, 2021, at her home. A memorial celebration of her life begins at 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Powwow Grounds in Wallowa. A family burial will take place at the Lostine Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bollman Funeral Home, Enterprise. A wish for Dorothy Fleshman’s 95th birthday Dorothy Fleshman, author of the Dory’s Diary column, is turning 95 on Sept. 10. To show apprecia- tion for all she has done for the community, her friends are requesting that everyone send her a birthday greeting card in the mail, with a goal of reaching at least 2,000 cards. Whether you know her personally or not, consider sending a birthday card to Dorothy Fleshman, c/o The First Christian Church, P.O. Box 953, La Grande 97850. Dorothy Fleshman is turning 95 on Sept. 10. OBITUARIES Gayleen M. (Ringer) Henderson 1953-2021 La Grande Gayleen Marie Hen- Gayleen loved the derson, 67, of La Grande, Lord and walked strong died Aug. 20, 2021, in in her faith. She was Bonner, Montana. A a testimony to those around her, and her light memorial service will was a gift to all be held Sept. 4 who knew her. at 1 p.m. at the When Gay- Imbler Chris- leen would tian Church, laugh, it would followed by a light up a room. dinner. She loved to be Gayleen was with her family born Sept. 21, and close 1953. She spent friends. One her younger of her favorite years working Henderson places to visit in various was Newport. administra- She loved the beach. tive positions at Eastern Surviving relatives Oregon University, include her sons and the La Grande Police daughters-in-law, Matt Department and Pio- neer Bank, until she was and Kerri Hoff man and Joe and Valerie Hoff man; forced to retire due to mother, Norma Ringer; health problems. sister, Metta Ringer; two Gayleen loved to cro- nephews and one niece; chet, and many who fi ve grandsons; and two knew her have a spe- cial blanket or shawl that great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. was made with so much She was preceded in love. She was always death by her husband, busy working on dif- Lynn Henderson; father, ferent crafts. She loved Aaron Ringer; grand- to watch the birds and parents, Frances and waited every spring for Bill Hooker; and cousin, the yellow fi nches to Judy Turner. come. Marvin ‘Glenn’ Jennings 1928-2021 Formerly of Union Marvin “Glenn” Jen- his truck, and he logged a tree full of bees, being nings, 92, of Walla stung multiple times. Walla, Washington, and When he wasn’t formerly of Baker City working, Glenn and Union, enjoyed playing died Aug. 20, table games 2021. and spending Known time with his as Glenn, he family and was born Nov. friends. 20, 1928, in Surviving Cedaredge, relatives Colorado, to include his Samuel Eugene children and and Ethel their part- Florida Lowe. Jennings ners, Sharon He was the and Kent Sim- youngest of mons, Karen Hopper, eight children. After the and Daren Jennings and 10th grade, he moved Stefanie Bistline; seven to Keene, Texas, and grandchildren; and 10 then to Glendale, Cali- great-grandchildren. fornia, before returning He was preceded to Cedaredge. There he in death by his fi rst married Eloise Foster on Aug. 22, 1948. Eloise wife, Eloise Jennings; grandson, Jared Hopper; passed away in 2002, son-in-law, Richmond and he married Mary Hopper; and second Cline on June 22, 2003. wife, Mary Jennings. Glenn had many Memorial contribu- adventures, including tions may be made to the getting lost for three Baker City Seventh-day days in the Uncom- Adventist Church in care pahgre National Forest of Gray’s West & Co. when taking a shortcut home from a week away Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City logging. He mined in 97814. Colorado and logged in To leave an online Alaska, Colorado and Oregon before retiring at condolence for Glenn’s age 62. He had a log fall family, visit www.gray- swestco.com. on his shoulder and on
