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RECORDS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022 THE OBSERVER — A5 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD MEETINGS BRIEFS • COVE — A regular session of the Cove City Council is slated for Tuesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. at Cove City Hall, 504 Alder St. Public comments may be sub- mitted via email to cityadmin@cityofcove. org before 6:45 p.m. March 1. The public may attend the meeting virtually at https:// www.gotomeet.me/CityofCove. For infor- mation on how to join by phone, contact the city offi ce at the email address above or call 541-568-4566, Monday through Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. • LA GRANDE — The Union County Board of Commissioners will meet vir- tually Wednesday, March 2, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. For information on how to access the meeting online or via phone, go to www.union-county.org/commissioners/ agendaminutes, or call the county offi ce at 541-963-1001. Comments must be sub- mitted by 5 p.m. March 2 and may be emailed to amoore@union-county.org. Art Center East, 1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, at 6 p.m. An online discussion begins at 7 p.m. via Zoom through www.artcentereast.org. Also on Tuesday, “Our Neighborhood: Writing About Home” is an activity for all ages at the Eastern Oregon University’s library in La Grande. Doodle a neighborhood map and write stories from memories at this gathering at 1 p.m. Big Read events continue next week UNION COUNTY — The NEA Big Read is underway in Union and Wallowa counties. This year’s book is “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros. Many of the events are online and can be accessed from anywhere Lisa Britton/Go! Magazine — and streamed after the The 2022 Big Read features “The live event. For the com- House on Mango Street.” MENUS plete schedule and links, visit www.fi shtrap.org. Union County Senior Center Events and activities are free and open to LA GRANDE — Lunch is served at the public. the Union County Senior Center, 1504 N. In Union County, there are opportuni- ties to discuss the book on Tuesday, March 1. Albany St., La Grande, on weekdays. The meal is open to the public and both sit-down Come to Union’s Catherine Creek Commu- nity Center, 667 Main St., at 2 p.m. or stop by and grab-and-go options are available. For DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 8:50 a.m. — New Day Enterprises, 1702 E. Glacier St., La Grande, reported fi nding possible drug paraphernalia. An offi cer made contact and explained options. 9:56 a.m. — A caller on the 1700 block of Oak Street, La Grande, asked to speak to offi cer regarding a break-in. An offi cer made con- tact and determined this was about lost property. 10:13 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of a suspicious person on the 700 block of Adams Avenue. An offi cer responded and found the person was an employee of the property manager. 10:39 a.m. — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle on the 1500 block of Albany Street, La Grande. An offi cer responded and found the vehicle was unoccupied and legally parked. 11:41 a.m. — A caller reported a possible burglary at a res- idence on the 1400 block of Fourth Street, La Grande. An offi cer responded and took a report for criminal mischief. 11:59 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2700 block of Empire Drive on a report of a a domestic disturbance that hap- pened two days ago. Police gave options on restraining orders. 3:39 p.m. — Police responded to Cook Memorial Library, 2006 Fourth St., La Grande, for a disorderly person. An offi cer counseled the person, who left. information on having lunches delivered by Meals on Wheels, call 541-605-5556. 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+, $4 suggested donation; all others, $7. FEB. 28-MARCH 4 Monday: stuff ed red peppers with beef and rice, baked bread, cottage cheese and fruit, lemon mousse. Tuesday: Reuben sandwich, potato salad, fresh fruit, light dessert. Wednesday: honey-glazed ham, scal- loped potatoes, steamed green beans, broiled tomatoes, fresh fruit; alternate meal: ravioli. Thursday: chicken parmesan over rice pilaf, steamed winter blend, spinach salad, fresh fruit, light dessert. Friday: pork fried rice, oriental salad, egg rolls, steamed vegetables, fresh fruit, dessert. 11:04 p.m. — A caller complained about noise at a residence on the 1900 block of Second Street, La Grande. An offi cer responded and resolved the situation. Dalton S. Jones THURSDAY, FEB. 24 Dalton S. Jones, 25, of La Grande, died Feb. 23, 2022. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. 10:11 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1000 block of Jackson Avenue on a report of a domestic disturbance and sepa- rated the parties. 11:54 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2200 block of Island Avenue on a report of a domestic disturbance. An offi cer explained options. 1:38 p.m. — A caller reported possible animal neglect on the 1100 block of First Street, La Grande. An animal enforcement offi - cer responded and found the dog was OK. 5:26 p.m. — A Union County sheriff ’s deputy responded to the 300 block of North Bellwood Street, Union, for a person experienc- ing mental illness. The deputy explained options. 7:11 p.m. — The Union County Sheriff ’s Offi ce received a report of a disturbance on the 68500 block of Telocaset Lane, Union. A deputy responded and separated the parties. 7:24 p.m. — A caller reported a restraining order violation on the 1300 block of M Avenue, La Grande. An offi cer responded and took a report. La Grande Marjorie Mink Formerly of La Grande Marjorie Mink, 90, of Ontario and formerly of La Grande, died Feb. 25, 2022, at a care facility. Arrange- ments are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. John T. Rankin Elgin John T. Rankin, 89, of Elgin, died Feb. 25, 2022, at his residence. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. David Stephens OPB shines spotlight on artist, dancer By Tammy Malgesini East Oregonian PENDLETON — Oregon Public Broad- casting recently show- cased a pair of local residents who were featured in unrelated specials. Pendleton artist Hiroko Cannon was included in a segment as part of the Oregon Art Beat, and Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Res- ervation member Acosia Red Elk appeared in the Oregon Field Guide. A watercolor artist, Cannon has studied and painted the plants and animals of the region for nearly 20 years. In 2015, she was one of 21 Oregon artists to receive a career devel- opment grant through the Ford Family Founda- tion and the Oregon Arts Commission. In an August 2015 East Oregonian interview, she said she would utilize the award to frame paintings for her first major solo exhibit in the East Orego- nian Gallery at Pendleton Center for the Arts. Since that time, she has had two additional solo shows at the arts center. Born in Japan, Cannon moved to Pendleton in 1987 when her husband wanted to return to the United States. She didn’t start painting until after her children were grown. Her work immedi- ately caught the eye of the local art community. Roberta Lavadour, art center executive director, called the intricate details of each feather “amazing” in Hiroko’s “Great Blue Heron” painting. That piece, Lavadour said in January 2018, launched Cannon’s successful line of high-quality reproduc- tions more than a decade prior. The artist donated the original painting to the Pendleton Center for the Arts’ 2018 Arts Gala & Auction. Cannon’s art- work also has been fea- tured in auctions to benefit other local orga- nizations, including Blue Mountain Wild- life and the Oregon East Symphony. Her work has been on display throughout the region, including Pend- leton Art + Frame, Art Center East in La Grande East Oregonian, File Acosia Red Elk positions an eagle feather while preparing to dance on July 5, 2014, at the Wildhorse Powwow. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation member was featured in an Oregon Field Guide segment on Oregon Public Broadcasting on Feb. 17, 2022. and the Wenaha Gallery the last minute to attend in Dayton, Washington. the Gathering of Nations Also, she assisted with a where she won her eighth mural project along the world title. Concerned river parkway in about having only Pendleton. two dresses, she A number of created one in 12 her original water- hours and then colors, reproduc- hit the road to tions and notecards Albuquerque. can be purchased at “It’s expres- www.pendletonarts. Cannon sive — a lot like an org/hiroko-cannon. Irish river dancer. Red Elk is a world It’s all footwork,” Red champion jingle dancer Elk said in describing — including five back- jingle dancing. “You keep to-back world champion- your upper body firm. ships from 2004 to 2008 You glide all over the at Gathering of Nations ground.” in New Mexico. In an In addition, the April 2015 East Orego- multi-talented woman nian interview, Red Elk teaches yoga and strutted shared about deciding at the runway while William ‘Bill’ Chandler February 13, 2022 William “Bill” Chandler died on Feb. 13, 2022, at the age of 87 from Alzheimer’s disease. Bill was born to parents Ethel and Earl Chandler and raised in Elgin, Oregon. He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing and camping trips in the Wallowa Mountains. Bill earned a general science degree from Oregon State Univer- sity, served two years in the Army, then earned an MBA from Thunderbird. He worked in banking and venture capital. He lived most of his adult life in San Rafael and Novato, California, with his beloved wife, Ulla Chan- dler. They married on his birthday so he wouldn’t forget their anniversary. Bill enjoyed gatherings with friends and family, walks with a sweet dog named Sophie, va- cationing in the mountains and reading. He is survived by his wife and their sons, Michael Chandler (wife, Jean, and son, Matthew) and Peter Chandler (wife, Adeline Espinasse), and their daugh- ter, Monika Chandler (husband, Alan Smith). He is also survived by nieces, a nephew, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Warren and Jerry Chandler. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a virtual celebra- tion of life is scheduled. modeling traditional Round-Up wear in Sep- tember 2018 at Hamley’s Slickfork Saloon. Also, a 1997 photograph taken of Red Elk after winning the American Indian Beauty Pageant contest was featured in an August 2014 exhibit, “National Geographic Society’s Greatest Photographs of the American West,” at Tamastslikt Cultural Institute in Mission. In the OPB feature, she shares about her child- hood trauma and how her sister having a powwow dress made for Red Elk for Christmas helped carry her onto powwow dance f loors. Introduced to yoga about eight years ago, Red Elk credits it with making her dancing better. She now teaches yoga classes, saying exer- cise is key to maintaining good mental health. She told the East Ore- gonian that the metal cones or bells sewn to her dress provide a sound of healing. And she strives to help facilitate healing by teaching yoga and dancing to young tribal members. To read the OPB reports and view videos about the two local res- idents, search “Hiroko Cannon” and “Acosia Red Elk” at www.opb.org. La Grande David Stephens, 62, of La Grande, died Feb. 23, 2022, at his home. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. Wayne G. Williams Formerly of Cove Wayne G. Williams, 83, of Montrose, Colorado, and formerly of Cove, died Nov. 9, 2021. A celebration of his life will begin at 4 p.m. March 4 at the Presbyterian Friendship Center, La Grande. On March 5, friends are invited to join together at the end of the day of skiing at Anthony Lakes for “Wayne’s Last Sweep.” Cletis A. Wray La Grande Cletis A. Wray, 82, of La Grande, died Feb. 24, 2022, at her home. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande. UPCOMING LOCAL SERVICES Feb. 26 — STEVE HAMBLIN: 10 a.m. funeral, Loveland Funeral Chapel (casual dress preferred), La Grande; followed by graveside service at Summerville Cemetery. March 4 and March 5 — WAYNE WILLIAMS: Friday, 4 p.m. celebration of life, Presbyterian Friend- ship Center, La Grande; Saturday, “Wayne’s Last Sweep,” Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. March 5 — DAVID KENNEDY: noon celebration of life, Elgin Community Center. March 11 — GEORGE RUSH: 10:30 a.m. memo- rial service, Catherine Creek Community Center, Union. March 26 — JUDY HUNT: 3 p.m. celebration of life, La Grande Seventh-day Adventist Church. May 19 — ORVA MURRILL: 2 p.m. graveside service, Union Victorian Cemetery. Please follow guidelines regarding face coverings and social distancing at gatherings. Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande. Happy 97th Birthday Robert “Bob” Goss! We love you! Love, Your Family and Friends