RECORDS
Saturday, January 29, 2022
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PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26
8:01 a.m. — A caller on the 69600 block of Sanderson Road,
Summerville, reported a dog bit someone. An animal enforcement
officer made contact and took a report.
9:24 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of vandalism on
the 2900 block of Second Street.
9:38 a.m. — Local law enforcement received a report of the
theft of a vehicle from Heart ‘n Home Hospice & Palliative Care,
2104 Cove Ave., Suite A, La Grande. Police arrested Jesse Middle-
miss Allen, 28, for unauthorized entry and use of a vehicle.
12:19 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office received a
report of a person who died on the 69600 block of Haefer Lane,
Cove. A deputy responded and took a report.
4 p.m. — La Grande police responded to a residence on the
1900 block of H Avenue on a report of a domestic disturbance and
separated the parties.
5:09 p.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded to
Walmart, 11619 Island Ave., Island City, on a report of an assault.
The deputy gave a warning for harassment.
5:37 p.m. — A caller reported someone left a dog in a car for
more than two hours on the 1100 block of Adams Avenue, La
Grande.
THURSDAY, JAN. 27
3:55 a.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about loud
music at a residence on the 1200 block of Adams Avenue. Officers
responded and resolved the situation.
7:59 a.m. — La Grande police responded to a residence on the
1900 block of H Avenue on a report of a domestic disturbance.
Police arrested a 36-year-old man for second-degree trespass and
disorderly conduct.
8:42 a.m. — A caller reported the theft of a motorcycle on the
DEATH NOTICES
2300 block of Q Avenue, La Grande. An officer responded and took
a report.
12:23 p.m. — A caller complained about dogs in the area of
62500 Fruitdale Lane, La Grande. An animal enforcement officer
responded and gave a warning for dogs at large.
2:05 p.m. — A caller on the 67600 block of Booth Lane, Cove,
asked to speak to an animal enforcement officer about feral cats.
The officer explained options.
4:01 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a suspicious
person at Community Bank, 2313 Adams Ave., La Grande. Police
responded and arrested Amy Lynn Loza, 35, of Richland, Wash-
ington, for unauthorized entry into a vehicle, second-degree theft
from a vehicle and identity theft.
4:24 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a restraining
order violation on the 2300 block of Q Avenue, La Grande. An offi-
cer made contact and took a report.
7:33 p.m. — A resident on the 1200 block of Adams Avenue, La
Grande, asked to speak to an officer regarding a restraining order
violation. An officer made contact and explained options.
8:02 p.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded to the
county jail, 1109 K Ave., La Grande, on a report of drug parapherna-
lia in the jail. The deputy took information.
11:06 p.m. — A caller reported suspicious circumstances at a
residence on the 3200 block of Spruce Street, La Grande. Union
County sheriff’s deputies made contact and relayed information to
the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Wilmerth Bates
Cove
Wilmerth Bates, 91, of Cove, died Jan. 26, 2022,
at her home. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral
Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Albert Dixon
La Grande
Albert Dixon, 93, of La Grande and formerly of
Union, died Jan. 25, 2022. Arrangements are by
Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration
Center, La Grande.
Warren Evans
Formerly of La Grande
Warren Evans, 70, formerly of La Grande, died Jan.
24, 2022, at his home in Oregon City. Arrangements are
by Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebra-
tion Center, La Grande.
William Harmon
La Grande
RECENT OREGON STATE POLICE ACTIVITY
Jan. 22, 12:55 p.m. — A trooper responded to a vehicle that
slid off the eastbound side of Interstate 84 near milepost 274 and
arrested the driver, Orlando Castro, 46, of El Paso, Texas, for driving
under the influence of intoxicants (alcohol).
William Harmon, 85, of La Grande, died Jan. 27,
2022, at a local care facility. Arrangements are by Love-
land Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Michael Jacobs
La Grande
Author talks philosophy, sports at Feb. 1 event
sport and some aspect of philos-
ophy: golf and ethics, skiing and
mysticism.
“Rowing, and especially com-
petitive rowing,” he said, “teaches
us about teamwork, community,
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courage, steadfastness, and a host
of other qualities that have
JOSEPH — On Tuesday,
been the subject of philo-
Feb. 1, at noon, one of
sophical musing for all of
Wallowa County’s newest
recorded history.”
In COVID times, the
residents, John Frohn-
mayer, will be the featured
Josephy Center is pro-
ducing its Brown Bag
speaker at the Josephy
lecture series online via
Center’s virtual Brown
Zoom.
Bag.
A retired attorney
The programs are still
and former chairman of
Frohnmayer
free for all participants
Oregon Humanities and
and include the opportu-
director of the National Endowment nity to question and talk with the
presenters.
for the Arts, Frohnmayer will talk
To access the Zoom link, go to
about his passions, philosophy and
www.josephy.org/brown-bags and
sport.
Frohnmayer came to Wallowa
click on the Feb. 1 event.
County with his skis and his single
For more on Frohnmayer, his pas-
sions and his books, visit www.john-
rowing scull — and his golf clubs.
frohnmayer.com.
He’s written a book about each
The free lecture will be
held on Zoom and will
include a time for questions
Ruth Regnier
La Grande
Ruth Regnier, 92, of La Grande, died Jan. 27, 2022,
at her home. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp
Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center,
La Grande.
UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES
Josephy Center for arts and Culture/
Contributed Photo
“Carrying the Clubs” is one of author John
Frohnmayer’s three books about sports.
Others focus on skiing and rowing.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
MEETINGS
• UNION — The Union
School Board will meet on
Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m.
in the high school athletic
complex. Bond projects
will be one of the items dis-
cussed at the meeting.
• LA GRANDE —The
Union County Democratic
Party’s February member-
ship meeting will be held
virtually, via Zoom, begin-
ning at 7 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 2. To register for the
meeting, call 541-562-
6289 or email a request to
rknop@eoni.com with your
address and phone number.
BRIEFS
Scholarship available
for EOU-bound
senior girl
LA GRANDE — The
2022-2023 Union County
P.E.O. Tri-Chapter Scholar-
ship is now open for appli-
cations. The $3,000 scholar-
ship is awarded annually to
a graduating senior girl who
will be attending Eastern
Oregon University. Scholar-
ship applications are avail-
able at each of the Union
County high schools by
contacting your high school
counselor.
Scholarships are evalu-
ated for academic achieve-
ment, community service,
financial need and commit-
ment to higher education.
The scholarship is funded
by the three local chapters
of P.E.O., a philanthropic
organization dedicated to
the education of women.
The deadline for submitting
an application is March 31,
2022.
MENUS
Union County Senior
Center lunch menu
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.
Too tough to hibernate
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A squirrel out and about watches from a tree branch at Riverside Park
in La Grande on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. Fun fact: Squirrels don’t
hibernate.
Cost: Age 60+, $4 sug-
gested donation; all others,
$6 (new prices for 2022).
JAN. 31-FEB. 4
Monday: fish and
chips, baked beans, potato
wedges, coleslaw, dessert.
Tuesday: chicken pot
pie, vegetable salad, fruit,
light dessert.
Michael Richard Jacobs, 68, of La Grande, died Jan.
24, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are by Loveland
Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Wednesday: beef stro-
ganoff over rice pilaf,
spinach salad, cottage
cheese and fruit, cookie.
Thursday: Reuben
sandwich, potato wedges,
fruit garnish, cookie.
Friday: clam chowder in
a bread bowl, layered salad,
fresh fruit, light dessert.
David “Dave” Paul Kennedy
November 27, 1949 - January 29, 2022
David “Dave” Paul Kenne-
dy, 72, of Elgin, passed away on
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at his
home. A service will be held at a
later time.
Dave was born on Nov. 27,
1949, in La Grande, Oregon, to
William and Mildred (Phillips)
Kennedy. He lived in Elgin, Or-
egon, and attended grade school
and high school in Elgin. He was
married to Shelley Martin Kennedy.
Dave was self-employed as an auto body technician.
He enjoyed car racing, hunting, fishing, mushroom
hunting and reading. His favorite moments were spent
with family, whom he loved very much.
Dave is survived by his wife, Shelley Kennedy of
Elgin, Oregon; children, Brent Kennedy of Pennsylva-
nia, Trina Heuchert (Greg) of Wenatchee, Washington,
Devan Kennedy of Elgin, Oregon, and Courtney Pit-
man (Derek) of Boise, Idaho; brother, Dick Kennedy of
Pendleton, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; one great-grand-
child; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was pre-
ceded in death by his parents, William and Mildred
Kennedy, and his siblings, Ken Kennedy, Bruce Kenne-
dy, Barbara Prince, Joyce Beck and Rex Kennedy.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
Please follow guide-
lines regarding face
coverings and social
distancing at gatherings.
Feb. 4 — CECILIA
CAMPBELL: 10 a.m.
Mass of Christian
Burial, Our Lady of the
Valley Catholic Church,
La Grande.
Feb. 4 — DONNA
BROWN: noon cel-
ebration of life, Dan-
iels-Knopp Funeral,
Cremation & Life
Celebration Center,
La Grande; grave-
side service follows at
2 p.m., Hillcrest East
Cemetery.
— calendar cour-
tesy of Loveland Funeral
Chapel
Marjorie Ellen (Gulick) Harris
December 24, 1926 - January 14, 2022
Marjorie Ellen Harris died on Friday,
Jan. 14, 2022, surrounded by her children
and Ira at her home in Richland, Washing-
ton. A celebration of her life is planned for
Saturday of Memorial Day
Weekend 2022 at the Pres-
byterian Church in Halfway,
Oregon.
Margie was born on Dec.
24, 1926, to Charles and
Ellen Gulick at the Gulick
Ranch on Pine Town Lane in
Halfway, Oregon.
One of Margie’s fondest
memories was riding horse-
back behind “Grampy” Gu-
lick, who would often say,
“Hang on, Sissy, and away
we go!”
She rode horseback to Pine Town
School, a one-room schoolhouse not
far from the ranch, and kept her horse at
Grandpa Koopman’s house across the road
from the school during the day. Frequently,
she and her sisters, Opal and Barbie, would
all ride the one horse to school. When she
got into high school, she would meet her
cousin Norm Koopman on her bicycle and
they biked together to high school in Half-
way.
An accomplished horsewoman, she
spent countless hours practicing with Bes-
sie, “Auntie Bea” Greener, mastering her
reining skills. In 1940 at the age of 13, she
and her horse, Duke, competed against
several much older girls at the annual rein-
ing competition in Baker City, where she
won a Hamley saddle. On that day, she was
especially proud of beating a girl, aged 18,
who had declared to all that she was going
to win.
She was married Aug. 10, 1946, to R.
Darwin Harris. Although the day itself
may not have started well, with tempera-
tures soaring over 100 degrees and three
flat tires later, Marjorie and Darwin eloped
to Pasco, Washington, and were happily
married for 46 years.
In the winter of 1949, there was a ter-
rible snowstorm that dumped feet of snow
in Pine Valley. Margie and Darwin at that
time were living in Jim Town with newborn
son, Randy, and Darwin was out of town
buying cattle. Margie’s parents, Charles
and Ellen, grew concerned that Margie and
Randy were stranded, so had their hired
men hitch the team to the sleigh and bring
them safe home to the ranch. Margie and
Randy spent quite a lot of time at the home
place when Darwin was out of town.
In 1960, Margie and Darwin set out to
complete their family by adopting a lit-
tle girl. After all was said and done, they
found themselves the proud parents of not
one, but two little blond-haired, blue-eyed
girls, ages 2 and 1, Dana and Marcie.
They moved to Ontario, Oregon, in
1965, where Darwin began his insurance
business, then again to La Grande, Oregon,
in 1970 where Darwin’s business flour-
ished.
In 1977, with the kids out
of the house, Darwin real-
ized that Margie would need
an outlet for her excess ener-
gies, so bought her Margie’s
Sweet Shoppe. Margie grew
the business and was a suc-
cessful business owner for
several years.
After Darwin passed
away in 1992, Margie spent
many hours perched on
a stool, “looking like the
Queen of England,” with
partner Rick Gately at La
Grande Gold and Silver.
Margie and Darwin were always fun to
be around and had many fond memories of
times spent with Barbie and Jim Bob De-
Mastus at insurance conventions.
In 2011, Margie moved back to Half-
way, where she and her sister-in-law, Grace
Gulick, were known to terrorize the town
while having pie and coffee at Wild Bill’s
and Stockman’s. Margie spent quite a lot
of time in the company of her sister and
brother-in-law, Opal and George Matile,
and her brother Stan Gulick and Becky
Davis. They were all very good to her and
loved her so much.
The sisters, Margie, Barbie and Opal,
were honored as Grand Marshals of the
Baker County Fair and Rodeo Parade,
wearing beaded vests on loan from Ham-
ley’s - a very proud day for all.
Margie spent her remaining eight years
at Guardian Angels Homes in the Tri-Cit-
ies, regaling her caregivers with happy sto-
ries of her time as a child growing up in
Pine Valley, speaking fondly of her horses
and her hope to ride once again in the Bak-
er County Fair and Rodeo Parade.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, R. Darwin Harris, and brother,
Charles “Buzz” Gulick.
Margie is survived by son Randy Harris
and fiancee Ira Ames; daughter, Dana Ry-
nearson and husband Bob; daughter, Mar-
cie Uptegrove and husband Mike; grand-
children, Jessica, Tiffany, Kimberly and
Adam, plus eight precious great-grand-
children; brother, Stan Gulick and Becky
Davis; sister, Opal Matile and husband
George; and sister, Barbara DeMastus and
husband Jim Bob.
For those who would like to make a
memorial donation in memory of Margie,
the family suggests the Pine Valley Pres-
byterian Church through Tami’s Pine Val-
ley Funeral Home, PO Box 543, Halfway,
Oregon 97834. Online condolences may
be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneral-
home.com.