RECORDS
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022
THE OBSERVER — A5
HONORS
Local students named to EOU Dean’s List
LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University named 565 students
to the Dean’s List for the 2021 fall term. Qualifying students achieve
and maintain a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while
completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework.
According to a press release from the university, “EOU congratu-
lates each of these high-achieving students, and acknowledges their
dedication to academic excellence.”
Students hailing from Union and Wallowa counties who earned this
academic distinction are listed here by hometown.
Chelsea Castro
Morgan Correa
Ella Coughlan
Courtney Daniel
Trey Darden
Hailey Davis
David Dill
Zakery Donato
Patience Dudley
Michael Ebel
Anton Evans
Dally Evans
Robert Fitzpatrick
Johnny Fogle
Haley Fonceca
Noah Fulfer
Kristina Furtado
Landrey Gaertner
Grace Gaither
Torivio Gallegos
Justin Gardner
Spencer Gerst
Anthony Given
Alexandra Gomes
Katherine Grandle
James Gray
Ambrose Greif
Sydney Hacker
Elizabeth Hanson
Haley Hatley
Noelle Hays
Michael Hefl ey
UNION COUNTY
Cove
Colten Alldredge
Hannah Alldredge
Allie Best
Elise Farrell
Erin Winterton
Elgin
Cynthia Cramlet
Maddison Harvey
Charles Monger
Imbler
Erin Coston
Benjamin Wagner
La Grande
Emily Andrews
Olivia Arave
Hailey Arritola
Roland Balajadia
Madeline Barker
Leah Batchelor
Allyson Bates
Sophie Bell
Kendra Blake
Britney Blaluk
Ambrosia Brinlee
Erika Brooks
Austin Brown
Jenna Burrows
Walker Camp
Ramsey Hering
Saydee Hetrick
Dawson Heuett
Macy Higa
Josie Higgins
Cassandra Hire
Jillian Hoefer
Sierra Howard
Jacie Howton
Emily Inselman
Lara Insko
Justin Jenner
Lilyanna Jensen
Ronnie Johnson
Emma Jones
Lauryn Journot
Madelyn Juul
Bennett King
Jackson Lehman
Morgan Letteriello
Christopher Llanos
Alexis Lowe
Andrew Lusco
Simon Maille
Samuel Malychewski
Elliott Marks
Nathan Marshall
Maggie Mayhem
Ruson Mewa
Brianna Micka
Sawyer Miller
Taryn Miller
Cody Milmine
Treyton Montgomery
Jordan Montrose
Jillian Morris
Keegan Mulhill
Summit Nell
Rhyanne Oates
Maria Pareja
Bryce Peters
Kimberly Ponce
Alyssa Pratt
Lacey Pratt
Max Prazer
Zachery Rackham
Cade Reed
Nathan Reed
Jillian Roberts
Haley Robinett
Hayden Robinson
Gabriela Rosales
Victor Rosas
Raul Ruiz
Frances Santos
Haelee Saunders
Hanna Saunders
Cole James Schultz
Tulea Setser
Jackson Seydel
Blaine Shaw
Savannah Shorts
Gabriel Shukle
Jackson Silveira
Ethan Snodgrass
Daniel Soupir
Corrina Stadler
Kristopher Stone
Haylee Swiger
Dempsi Talkington
Chesley Thompson
Bridget Tilley
Rui Tsubakihara
Aubrey Vannice
Priscilla Vazquez
Aspyn Wallender
Alaina Watson
Heather Watson
Slayder Watterson
Bethani Weaver
Tailor West
Sajun White
Abigayle Whitnah
Jayden Wiggins
Alaina Wright
Jaydon Yancey
Elizabeth Zamora
Sydney Zeiler
Declan Zweygardt
Fireworks explode over a packed parking lot on March 6, 2021, at
Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Mission. In celebration of the casino’s
upcoming 27th anniversary, a fi reworks display will blast off
Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 8 p.m.
Union
Emilee Freeman
Michelle Herbes
Maggie Ledbetter
Gretchen Litzlbeck
Marcus Murrill
Zane Wright
Wildhorse will blast into
27th year with fi reworks
WALLOWA
COUNTY
Enterprise
Karli Bedard
Joseph
Paige Hunting
Gracie Niezen
Heidi Niezen
Wallowa
Zane Hermens
Ashlyn Young
VFW resumes evening
bingo games
UNION — The orga-
nizers of the Wednesday
community bingo games
at the Veteran of Foreign
Wars High Valley Post
4060 in Union have decided
to move the games back to
the evening. Doors open
at 5:30 p.m., and the bingo
begins at 6 p.m. All are
welcome.
View Big Read craft
talk live March 2
ENTERPRISE — As
part of the ongoing Big
Read, Wallowa County’s
Fishtrap is hosting a virtual
craft talk by Eliot Treichel.
The lecture approaches
Sandra Cisneros’ “The
House on Mango Street”
through the lens of a writer.
Rather than focusing on
the novel’s story or themes,
Treichel will look at some
of the writing choices Cis-
neros employs in her work
— all with the goal of
improving our own craft.
“Reading Like a Writer”
may be viewed live on
Wednesday, March 2, at
6 p.m., or streamed later.
Access the free online event
at www.fi shtrap.org.
Cove senior lunch
served twice a month
COVE — Cove senior
lunches are served at
Founders Hall on the Ascen-
sion School grounds on the
fi rst and third Tuesdays of
the month. Coff ee and tea
are available at 11:30 a.m.,
and lunch is at noon.
The Tuesday, March 15,
lunch will have a St. Pat-
rick’s Day theme. The menu
is corned beef and cabbage,
red potatoes with carrots,
salad bar, soda bread and
green sugar cookies.
The price is $5 per
meal and reservations are
requested to ensure there
FRIDAY, FEB. 25
SATURDAY, FEB. 26
7:47 a.m. — Union County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Evann Scott
Brown, 30, on a Union County warrant on charges of 10 counts of
negotiating a bad check, 10 counts of theft by deception of less
than $1,000, eight counts of criminal possession of a forged instru-
ment, nine counts of forgery and 11 counts of identity theft.
7:54 a.m. — A La Grande resident on the 10300 block of East
Second Street reported a Facebook scam. A Union County sheriff ’s
deputy made contact and explained options.
3:53 p.m. — A caller reported possible animal abuse on the 800
block of Fifth Street, North Powder.
8:15 p.m. — A caller reported suspicious circumstances in the
area of 60300 Bushnell Road, La Grande, that turned out to be a
disturbance. Local law enforcement responded and separated the
parties.
9:24 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 3200 block
of Alder Street on a report of a disturbance. Police arrested Shi-
loh Kane Dickenson, 37, on a parole and probation detainer and
for second-degree criminal mischief, attempted assault on a peace
Please join us to Celebrate the Life of Wayne Williams
March 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in La Grande.
March 5, 2022 at the end of the day of skiing at Anthony Lakes.
--Wayne’s Last Sweep--
Please bring your stories, your smiles, and laughs. He would want us to SMILE!
MISSION — Wildhorse Resort & Casino is ready to
have a blast. The public is invited to help celebrate the
facility’s 27th anniversary with a fi reworks show.
The free event is Saturday, March 5, beginning at
8 p.m. in the casino’s parking lot — just off Interstate
84’s Exit 216 at Mission. People are encouraged to
arrive early, as the parking lot is expected to fi ll up fast.
Featuring a 250-foot wall of fi re, the pyrotechnic
show will be set to music. People can tune into KCUW
at 104.1 FM for the choreographed show.
For more information, visit www.wildhorseresort.
com or call 800-654-9453.
Don B. Abel
is food for everyone. If you
haven’t been contacted or
wish to participate, call
Betsy Arnson at 541-568-
4902 or Virginia Fischer at
1-907-299-6072 by March 8.
Sign up for the next
Paint Night in Union
UNION — The next
Paint Night at Catherine
Creek Community Center
is planned for Thursday,
March 10. The event will
accommodate 20 partici-
pants and the cost is $35.
For more information or to
sign up, stop by the center
at 667 N. Main St. or call
541-562-2038.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
8:37 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 200 block of
Fir Street on a report of fi nding drug paraphernalia. An offi cer dis-
posed of the paraphernalia.
8:58 a.m. — GRH Urgent Care, 10303 S. Walton Road, Island
City, reported a patient with a dog bite. An animal enforcement
offi cer responded and took a report.
11:06 a.m. — A caller made a complaint about a restraining
order violation on the 600 block of North Dewey Street, Union. A
Union County sheriff ’s deputy made contact and provided options.
11:47 a.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
fraud on the 1400 block of T Avenue. An offi cer made contact and
took a report.
2:10 p.m. — A caller asked to speak to a La Grande police offi cer
about ongoing disturbances at a residence on the 1000 block of
Jackson Avenue. An offi cer made contact and explained options.
7:56 p.m. — La Grande police responded to a report of a distur-
bance on the 1000 block of Jackson Avenue, the same address as
the previous complaint. Police were not able to fi nd one of the par-
ties involved in the disturbance.
10:13 p.m. — La Grande police received a request for a welfare
check at Grande Woods Apartments, 2005 Gekeler Lane. Offi cers
checked, and the person was OK.
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Alexandra Barton
Josie Bornstedt
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Blake Schwabauer
offi cer and resisting arrest.
SUNDAY, FEB. 27
2:01 a.m. — La Grande police returned to the same address on
the 1000 block of Jackson Avenue on a report of a disturbance.
Offi cers gave a warning for disorderly conduct.
1:12 p.m. — A caller reported gunshots in the area of 73000
Gordon Creek Road, Elgin. A Union County sheriff ’s deputy made
contact and took information.
1:14 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
a restraining order on the 2100 block of Fir Street. An offi cer
responded and will follow up.
1:34 p.m. — A caller on the 2200 block of Linda Lane, La Grande,
reported identity theft. An offi cer responded and took a report.
2:34 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1600 block of
Madison Avenue on report of a disturbance. Police arrested Steven
McBride, 40, for misdemeanor and felony fl eeing, as well as on a
Union County warrant for three counts of fi rst-degree forgery and
three Baker County warrants for failure to appear.
5:13 p.m. — A caller reported a vehicle theft in the area of
10200 West Fourth Street, Island City. A Union County sheriff ’s dep-
uty responded and took a report.
11:57 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
harassment on the 2400 block of O Avenue. An offi cer made con-
tact and gave options.
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Judy Ann (Wilcher) Pratt
October 11, 1946 – February 2, 2022
Judy Ann Pratt, 75, of Elgin,
passed away on Wednesday, Feb.
2, 2022, at her residence. At her re-
quest, there will not be a service.
Judy was born on Oct. 11, 1946, in
Klamath Falls, Oregon, to Ervin and
Lois (Johnson) Wilcher. She attended
schools in Klamath Falls. She mar-
ried Jean Wright and they divorced.
She later married Herbert Pratt.
Judy worked as a waitress and a bartender. She enjoyed
getting together with her sisters, canning and going on
trips. She also enjoyed cooking, spending time with family
and camping.
Judy is survived by her children, Jean Wright (Dawn)
of Elgin, Oregon, Tom Wright (Frankie) of Elko, Nevada,
and L.B. Perex (Franko) of Winnemucca, Nevada; broth-
ers, Ervin Wilcher and Gary Wilcher (Judi); sisters, Bever-
ly Walters (Terry), Rosie Ledson and Katie Hines (Rick);
12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and numer-
ous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Herbert Pratt; parents, Erivn and Lois; and sister,
Florance Ashford.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.
lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
Cove
Don Bert Abel, 92, of Cove, died Feb. 25, 2022, in La
Grande. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp Funeral,
Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La Grande
Robert E. Collins
Union
Robert E. Collins, 72, of Union, died Feb. 25, 2022,
at his residence. Arrangements are by Loveland Funeral
Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
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.
Keith Alden Stubblefield
October 31, 1936 – February 16, 2022
Keith Alden Stubblefield, 85,
of Salem, Oregon, passed away
peacefully in the comfort of his
own home surrounded by family
on Feb. 16, 2022. Keith was born
in La Grande, Oregon, in 1936.
His parents were Harlan and Edna
Stubblefield. For most of his youth,
his family lived in Elgin, Oregon,
where he enjoyed hunting, fishing,
horseback riding and skiing. He even crafted his first
pair of skis himself. His family later moved to Baker,
Oregon, where he met his wife, Cheryl (Culley) Stub-
blefield. They attended high school together and mar-
ried in 1956 in Baker.
Keith had many ambitions vocationally. He earned
his bachelor of science degree from Eastern Oregon
College in 1964 and took his graduate study in crim-
inology at the University of Maryland. In 1964 he
moved his family to Washington, D.C., where he was
appointed research assistant for President Johnson’s
Commission on Law Enforcement and Administrative
Justice. He was later appointed to Correctional Man-
power and Training in Washington, D.C. He held many
executive positions in law enforcement. He served as
deputy administrator of the Law Enforcement Council
of Alaska and administrator of the Law Enforcement
Council of Oregon.
Keith served in the Army Reserve for 38 years as
first sergeant of the 20th PSYOP Company. He earned
his airborne wings in 1966 and participated in training
exercises with allies such as Canada and Germany.
Keith is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl; old-
est son, Brent; and sister, Joyce Stubblefield. He is sur-
vived by his sisters, Karen Stubblefield Linfor and Mar-
la Houston; daughter, Tami (Alisa) Allen-Stubblefield;
son, Rick (Wendy) Stubblefield; and daughter, Kimber-
ly Stubblefield; as well as seven grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren.
Keith loved and was loved by many and will be
missed more than words can express.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on March 4, 2022, at
Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 201 Oak Grove Road
NW, Salem, Oregon 97304.