RECORDS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021
THE OBSERVER — A3
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
‘Tis the season to give
Robert R. Ahlbrandt
Elgin
Robert R. Ahlbrandt, 72, of Elgin, died Dec. 19,
2021, at Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Kathleen K. Costa
La Grande
Kathleen K. Costa, 68, of La Grande, died Dec. 19,
2021, at her residence. Arrangements are by Loveland
Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Michelle Crepeau
Union
Michelle Crepeau, 48, of Union, died Dec. 19, 2021,
at her residence. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral
Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Billy D. Doty
Formerly of Joseph
Billy Darrell Doty, 86, formerly of Joseph, died Dec.
13, 2021, in Beaverton. A memorial service will be held
Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints, Enterprise. A graveside service will
follow at the Prairie Creek Cemetery, Joseph.
Elgin Lions Club/Contributed Photo
The Elgin Lions Club recently held its annual Shopping for a Deserving Family event. With the support of a Walmart donation, Logan
Sandifer and his younger brother, JW, picked out clothing and toys for the Christmas season. From left, JW, Kim Sieber, Lion Darlene
Garver, Lion Gerald Hopkins and Logan enjoy a day of shopping for gifts in December 2021.
DVD of local plays benefi ts Cancer for College
Nancy M. Loper
Union
Nancy M. Loper, 83, of Union, died Dec. 18, 2021, at
Grande Ronde Hospital. Arrangements are by Loveland
Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES
EO Media Group
BAKER CITY — Local
actors have collaborated
with an acting troupe in
Texas to create a holi-
day-themed DVD to raise
funds for the nonprofi t
organization Cancer for
College.
Copies of “Just Be
‘Claus’ It’s Christmas” are
on sale now for $15 each
at Random Resales, 2450
Cherry St. Each DVD
comes with a treat box.
DVDs can also be pur-
chased online at www.
actorsstudioinc.com/
shop-or-donate-now.
This is a production
of Actors Studio Inc. The
short plays recorded in
Baker City were directed
by Cherie Evans. The
skits fi lmed in Texas were
directed by Leanne Hinkle,
who recently relocated there
from Baker County.
Proceeds from the DVD
sales will go to Cancer
for College, which pro-
vides college scholarships
to cancer survivors. The
nonprofi t was founded by
Craig Pollard, who was
diagnosed with Hodgkin’s
disease at age 15. He beat
that, but then the cancer
came back when he was 19
and attending the Univer-
sity of Southern California.
Please follow guidelines
regarding face coverings
and social distancing at all
gatherings.
Dec. 31 — BILLY
DOTY: 10:30 a.m.
memorial service,
Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints, Enter-
prise; graveside service
immediately follows at
Prairie Creek Cemetery,
Joseph.
Jan. 15, 2022 — JIM
LUNDY: 2 p.m. memo-
rial service, Gilbert
Center, Eastern Oregon
University, La Grande.
— calendar courtesy of
Loveland Funeral Chapel
UNION COUNTY SENIOR
CENTER LUNCH MENU
Cherie Evans/Contributed Photo
Santa and Mrs. Claus (Doug Evans and Lisa Ensworth) look over the “nice and naughty list” during a
skit for “Just Be ‘Claus’ It’s Christmas,” a DVD of plays performed by local actors to raise funds for the
nonprofi t Cancer for College.
During his senior year at
the USC Business School,
Pollard wrote a business
plan for a charity that would
provide college scholarships
to cancer survivors. He
called it Cancer for College.
The local connection to
that nonprofi t is Isabella
Evans, who beat leukemia
and is a four-time recip-
ient of a Cancer for College
scholarship. She is currently
a senior at Eastern Oregon
University. She also stars
in several of the plays fea-
tured on “Just Be ‘Claus’
It’s Christmas.”
Actor Will Farrell is a
major supporter of Cancer
for College, and he will
match any funds raised by
the sales. (Each year Far-
rell pledges to match up to
$250,000 — to learn more,
visit www.classy.org/cam-
paign/will-ferrells-holi-
day-miracle-match-mad-
ness-donation-challenge/
c376289.)
Plays featured on the
DVD include “The Gift of
the Magi,” “The Fruitcake
Zone,” “Elf Locker Room,”
“Scrooge’s Christmas Eve”
and “The Santa Interviews.”
Local actors include Doug
Evans, Isabella Evans,
Lisa Ensworth, Kendall
Cikanek, Jarren Cikanek
and Max Jacoby. Gary
Hutton created the DVD.
FRIDAY, DEC. 17
5:23 a.m. — La Grande police responded
to a report of a person suff ering mental or
emotional duress. Police gave the person a
ride to Grande Ronde Hospital, La Grande.
7:27 a.m. — A caller reported two
horses on the loose in the area of 72400
Cone Drive, Elgin.
12:57 p.m. — A caller reported the theft
of a vehicle from the 100 block of Willow
Street, La Grande. An offi cer made contact
and determined this was civil.
2:56 p.m. — La Grande police responded
to MJ Goss Motor Company, 1415 Adams
Ave., and cited Corey Mykel Woll, 34, for
felon in possession of a weapon, and Jaden
Cynthia Rae VanLeuven, 20, for unlawful
use of mace and second-degree disorderly
conduct.
3:03 p.m. — La Grande police received
a report of identity theft. An offi cer made
contact and took information.
4:12 p.m. — La Grande police
responded to Grande Woods Apartments,
2005 Gekeler Lane, on a report of a drug
violation. Police cited a 14-year-old boy for
minor in possession of marijuana.
9:49 p.m. — La Grande police responded
to a disturbance at a home on the 700
block of N Avenue and cited Logan Robert
Sandoval, 19, for disorderly conduct, minor
in possession of alcohol and unlawful use
of a weapon.
11:21 p.m. — La Grande police received
SATURDAY, DEC. 18
2:54 a.m. — La Grande police responded
to a disturbance at a residence on the 100
block of Adams Avenue. Police determined
it was a civil issue and separated the parties.
1:28 p.m. — La Grande police received a
report of a sex crime. An offi cer made con-
tact and took information.
3:16 p.m. — La Grande police responded
to the 900 block of Y Avenue on a report of
a domestic disturbance. An offi cer made
contact and took a report.
4:11 p.m. — A caller reported a safety
hazard at Max Square, La Grande.
6:22 p.m. — A caller reported a fi ght at a
residence on the 2400 block of Riddle Road,
La Grande. Union County sheriff ’s deputies
responded and took a report.
6:25 p.m. — La Grande police received
a report of possible animal neglect on the
2600 block of Cove Avenue. Police took
information.
6:36 p.m. — A caller reported suspi-
cious circumstances on Mount Harris Loop,
Imbler. Union County sheriff ’s deputies
responded and determined a vehicle was
stuck.
10:46 p.m. — A caller on the 71000
block of Hindman Road, Elgin, reported a
possible missing person. A Union County
sheriff ’s deputy made contact and took
information.
fresh fruit, cookie.
Wednesday: hon-
ey-glazed ham, scalloped
potatoes, steamed vegeta-
bles, salad greens, fruit,
dessert.
Thursday: roast pork,
whipped potatoes with
gravy, baked apples,
steamed Brussels sprouts,
salad greens, dessert.
Friday: closed for
Christmas holiday.
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PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
a complaint about child neglect. An offi cer
made contact and took a report.
Dine-in meals:
Served from 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.; use front
entrance and observe
social distancing.
Takeout meals: Pick up
from noon to 1 p.m. at
kitchen’s back door. Cost:
Age 60+, $3 suggested
donation; all others, $6.
DEC. 21-24
Tuesday: lasagna,
Caesar salad, steamed
asparagus, garlic bread,
SUNDAY, DEC. 19
3:08 a.m. — A caller reported suspicious
circumstances on the 2700 block of Bearco
Loop, La Grande. An offi cer responded and
found a disabled vehicle. Offi cers assisted
in getting the vehicle clear.
11:40 a.m. — A caller on Blackhawk Trail
Lane, La Grande, reported a dog bit a per-
son. An animal enforcement offi cer made
contact and took a report.
3:05 p.m. — A La Grande police offi cer
responded to Market Place Fresh Foods,
1912 Fourth St., La Grande, on a report of
a disturbance. The offi cer trespassed one
person.
4:45 p.m. — La Grande police and med-
ics responded to a home at Rocks Trailer
Court, 703 18th St., on a report of a person
who died. Police took a report.
5:50 p.m. — A Union County sher-
iff ’s deputy responded to Catherine Creek
Mobile Manor, 247 N. Main St., Union, on
a report of a juvenile involved in a distur-
bance. The deputy cited one juvenile.
6:03 p.m. — La Grande police responded
to the 2900 block of Third Street on a com-
plaint about harassment and took a report
for theft.
7:04 p.m. — A caller reported a domes-
tic disturbance at a residence at Green Tree
Apartments, 2310 E. Q Ave., La Grande. Offi -
cers responded and found this did not rise
to the level of an arrest.
Elgin Baptist Church
Welcomes new Pastor
It is with great pleasure that Elgin Baptist Church,
1325 Hartford Street, Elgin, OR, welcomes Pastor Bobby
Johnson as the new Pastor of our congregation. His first
service with us was the beginning of Advent, Sunday, No-
vember 28th. He is coming from Valley Baptist Church
in McMinnville, OR with his wife, Priscilla, and their five
children. Pastor Johnson is the son-in-law of our former
Pastor Brad Richmond, who was called home to be with
the Lord in 2016.
We would be delighted to have you come and meet and
learn all about the Johnsons at our Christmas Eve service,
6:00 p.m. at Elgin Baptist Church. Our regular services
are 10:00 a.m. adult Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. wor-
ship service. We welcome all who choose to attend.
Top left: Josiah, Pastor, Amelia Lower row: Jesse, Mom
Priscilla, Justice & Abigail