RECORDS
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
THe OBseRVeR — A5
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
MEETINGS
• LA GRANDE — The Board of
Directors of the La Grande School Dis-
trict will meet Wednesday, May 11,
at 7 p.m. in the District Office Board
Room at 1305 N. Willow. The agenda
includes a regular session with discus-
sion of summer programs, a time for
public comment and an executive ses-
sion. The meeting will be available
in person, online and via phone. For
access instructions, visit the agenda at
www.lagrandesd.org.
• LA GRANDE — The Union
County Board of Commissioners will
meet Wednesday, May 11, at 9 a.m. in
the commissioners conference room
on the east end of the Joseph Building,
1106 K Ave., La Grande. Items to be
discussed at the meeting include the
Buffalo Peak Golf Course. The ses-
sion will be open to public attendance
and also can be viewed via Zoom at
www.us02web.zoom.us/j/81420006863.
Written comments for the meeting may
be submitted via email to amoore@
union-county.org by 5 p.m. Tuesday.
• BAKER CITY — The regional
DAR Lone Pine Tree Chapter will
gather Friday, May 13, at the Baker
Truck Corral in Baker City, for a
no-host lunch and meeting. Enter the
restaurant on the freeway side of the
building. The meeting room is to the
left and across from the cash register.
To socialize, meet chapter members and
order your lunch (if desired), arrive by
11 a.m. The meeting begins at noon.
• UNION — The Union Rural Fire
Protection District Board will meet
Tuesday, May 17, at the fire hall. The
Budget Committee will meet at 7 p.m.,
followed by the regular monthly board
meeting. For more information, call
541-910-3114 or email union.rfpd@out-
look.com.
BRIEFS
Auditions held for kids’ version
of “Macbeth”
BAKER CITY — Children age
7-18 are invited to audition for a July
production of “Macbeth: A Kids’
Cautionary Tale Concerning Greed,
Power, Mayhem and Other Current
Events,” on Tuesday, May 10, and
Wednesday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at the
Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre,
2101 Main St., Baker City.
For details, go to www.eastern-
oregonregionaltheatre.com or call
541-523-9652.
Paint mugs at this week’s iCraft
LA GRANDE — The May Teen
iCraft at Cook Memorial Library,
2006 Fourth St., La Grande, begins
at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11. This
month, teens will paint mugs. This
free activity is open to anyone in
middle or high school. Supplies are
provided, and registration is not
needed. The activity will be held in
the library’s Community Room.
The library offers a variety of free
activities for teens. For information on
upcoming events, call 541-962-1339,
go to www.cookmemoriallibrary.org
or visit the library’s Facebook, Insta-
gram and Pinterest pages.
Ladd Marsh Bird Festival is
May 13-15
LA GRANDE — The 2022 Ladd
Marsh Bird Festival is set for May
13-15. The weekend begins Friday,
May 13, with a gathering at the
Union County Senior Center, 1504 N.
Albany St., La Grande. From 6-8 p.m.,
visitors can register and receive a
passport for the festival’s birding sta-
tions, as well as register for field trips
and enjoy music and snacks.
Saturday and Sunday feature sta-
tions at the Ladd Marsh Wildlife
Area, as well as scheduled field trips.
Space is limited for the trips — reg-
ister in advance at www.friends-
ofladdmarsh.org. A schedule and map
of the stations can also be found on
the website.
Enjoy evening of jazz featuring
Rob Scheps and Matt Cooper
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
Ronde Symphony’s Chamber and
Small Ensemble Series (CASES) is
returning to live, in-person concerts
with the first in the series, featuring
Rob Scheps and Matt Cooper in a
show titled “Life Is a Lot Like Jazz!”
The concert will begin at 7 p.m.
Friday, May 13, in the Groth Recital
Hall in Eastern Oregon University’s
Loso Hall, La Grande.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $1
for students. Special family/group
pricing is available. Season passes to
CASES are $50. Purchase tickets at
www.granderondesymphony.org or
at the door.
View local youth’s artwork at
festival in Joseph
JOSEPH — Artwork created by
local youth will be unveiled Sat-
urday, May 14, for the Wallowa
Valley Youth Arts Festival at the
Josephy Center for Arts and Cul-
ture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph. For
this show, children in kindergarten
through sixth grade were invited to
submit one piece of artwork. Those
in grades seven to 12 could show
two pieces of work.
The show opens May 14 with
an opening day event from noon
to 4 p.m. Free take-home art bags
will be available to those who
attend opening day. This annual
event features a variety of artwork,
award ribbons, hands-on activities
and musical performances by area
youth.
According to the Josephy
Center, the Wallowa Valley Youth
Arts Festival show was started in
1989 by local photographer Doris
Woempner. Subsequent organizers
were Joan Gilbert, Leah Johnson,
Will Roundy and Maria Weer.
The art will be on display
through May 21. The Josephy
Center is open Monday through Sat-
urday, from noon to 4 p.m. For more
information, visit www.josephy.org.
LA GRANDE — The Grande
— The Observer
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
FRIDAY, MAY 6
9:41 a.m. — A caller reported a burglary on the 400 block of
North Bellwood Street, Union. A Union County sheriff’s deputy
made contact and explained options.
9:45 a.m. — The Union County Sheriff’s Office received a call
about the theft of vehicle from Booth Lane and Lower Cove Road,
Cove. A deputy responded and took a report.
10:17 a.m. — A caller made a complaint about a barking dog on
the 2200 block of Gekeler Lane, La Grande. An animal enforcement
officer made contact and took information.
10:57 a.m. — A caller in the area of 57900 Foothill Road, La
Grande, called about a cat with kittens. An animal enforcement
officer made contact and explained options.
12:51 p.m. — A caller on the 2000 block of South 12th Street, La
Grande, reported feral cats. An animal enforcement officer made
contact and explained options.
4:36 p.m. — A La Grande police officer responded to the
1400 block of X Avenue on a report of a juvenile disturbance and
resolved the situation.
5:40 p.m. — A caller reported the theft of a bicycle on the 600
block of G Avenue, La Grande. An officer made contact and took a
report.
6:55 p.m. — La Grande police cited a 17-year-old male for
third-degree theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.
SATURDAY, MAY 7
7:53 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1300 block of
Cherry Street for a disturbance. Police arrested a 37-year-old man
for violating a no contact release agreement.
8:47 a.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about tele-
phonic harassment on the 100 block of O Avenue. An officer made
contact and provided options.
12:03 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
telephonic harassment on the 2100 block of O Avenue. An officer
made contact and explained options.
2:11 p.m. — Local law enforcement responded to a residence
on the 1800 block of G Avenue on a report of a domestic distur-
bance. The situation was an argument and did not rise to the level
of a mandatory arrest.
4:13 p.m. — A caller reported a possible transient camp at Pio-
neer Park, La Grande. An officer responded, found no one was
there, no camp, but did find a shopping cart.
10:57 p.m. — A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded to
Walmart, 11619 Island Ave., Island City, on a report of an assault.
The parties separated and the victim did not want to pursue
charges.
11:50 p.m. — Union County sheriff’s deputies responded to
Mountain Life Church, 10700 S. Walton Road, Island City, on a
report of an assault and took a report.
21st Street on a report of suspicious circumstances. An officer took
information and warned one person.
10:01 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of an aggressive
dog on the loose on the 2000 block of Fir Street. An animal enforce-
ment officer was not available. A La Grande officer responded due
to the dog’s aggressiveness but did not find the dog.
12:18 p.m. — A caller reported a transient camp at Pioneer
Drive and Palmer Avenue, La Grande. An officer responded, and
the subjects moved along.
12:50 p.m. — A caller reported a dog was creating a hazard in
the area of milepost 267 on Interstate 84.
1:22 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a transient
camp on the 2100 block of Adams Avenue. An officer responded
and told the person to move along.
10:33 p.m. — A caller on the 400 block of Main Avenue, La
Grande, made a complaint about harassment. An officer made
contact and logged information.
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Deborah K. Davison
1954 – 2021
SUNDAY, MAY 8
8:52 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1600 block of
Family and friends of
Ron Jenkins
are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Senior Center
1504 Albany, La Grande, OR
May 21st 2022 • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Come help us celebrate and remember.
Refreshments will be available and lots of
visiting is encouraged.
Paula Jenkins, Lisa and Lynn
In loving remembrance
of Deborah “Debi” Kay
Davison, a devoted wife,
mother,
daughter,
sister
and grandmother. With her
husband and children by
her side, Debi peacefully
passed away on June 29,
2021. She was born in Soap
Lake, Washington, in 1954,
to Kenneth Neu and Darlene
Harrington. Debi met the love
of her life, Ben Davison, in
Spokane, Washington. Their wedding was held in a
little chapel in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on June 19, 1971.
They had recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Debi is forever loved and missed by her husband,
Ben; sons, Ben Jr. and Chris (Julie) of La Grande;
daughter, Stephanie of Nampa, Idaho; mother,
Maryanne Neu; brothers, Mike (Pam) Neu and James
Swiney, all of Spokane, Washington; sisters, Karen
Curran of Clarkston, Washington, Lauren Mullins of
Sulphur, Oklahoma, Christi (Jon) Lovcik of Deer Park,
Washington, Caroline (Peter) Daldry of Mountain View,
California, and Rosa Reeder of Spokane, Washington;
nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren;
and many nieces, nephews and friends. Burial was in
Hillcrest East Cemetery.
Carol Bouchard
North Powder
Carol Bouchard, 80, of North Powder, died April 22,
2022, at Grande Ronde Hospital, La Grande. Arrange-
ments are by Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cre-
mation Services, Halfway.
Earl ‘Hank’ Henry
Elgin
Earl “Hank” Henry, 83, of Elgin, died April 28,
2022, at Post Acute Rehab, La Grande. Arrangements
are by Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation
Services, Halfway.
Katherine L. Southwick
Elgin
Katherine L. Southwick, 72, of Elgin, died May 6,
2022, at a care facility in Hermiston. Arrangements are
by Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Doris J. Tsiatsos
Starkey
Doris Jean Tsiatsos, 90, of Starkey, died Jan. 1, 2022,
at a local care facility. A memorial service will be held
May 28 at 11 a.m. at the family cemetery at Starkey.
A potluck will follow at the home of Bill and Donna
Tsiatsos, 53540 Baseline Road, Starkey.
Robert I. Watson Jr.
La Grande
Robert Isaac Watson Jr., 88, of La Grande, died April
27, 2022, at his home. A service will be held at a later
date at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Arrange-
ments are by Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, Baker
City.
UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
May 13 — CHRISTEN HART: 3 p.m. potluck-
style celebration of life, Riverside Park Pavilion, La
Grande.
May 14 — VIRGINIA FLANERY-DREW: 1 p.m.
celebration of life, La Grande Country Club (casual
dress preferred).
May 16 — LEONARD SPEARS: 10 a.m.
celebration of life, Loveland Funeral Chapel, La
Grande.
May 19 — ORVA MURRILL: 2 p.m. graveside
service, Union Victorian Cemetery.
May 21 — MARY SCOTT: 11 a.m. celebration of
life potluck, Elgin Community Center.
May 28 — DORIS TSIATSOS: 11 a.m. memorial
service, family cemetery, Starkey; potluck follows
at home of Bill and Donna Tsiatsos, 53540 Baseline
Road, Starkey.
May 28 — ANN PAYNE: 3 p.m. celebration of life,
Enterprise Community Church.
June 4 — DENNY LEWIS: 2 p.m. celebration
of life, Mount Emily Building, Union County
Fairgrounds, La Grande.
June 23 — DAN KRAMER: 2 p.m. memorial
service, Grandview Cemetery, La Grande.
— Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande
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Dennis ‘Denny’ W. Lewis
September 24, 1948 - December 17, 2021
Dennis “Denny” Wayne Lewis,
73, passed away, surrounded
by family, on Dec. 17, 2021,
after a 2-1/2-year battle with the
devastating disease amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS). Denny
faced this time with dignity, grace,
positive attitude, laughter and was
always smiling.
Denny was born Sept. 24, 1948,
in Winthrop, Washington, to Otis and Delores “Dee”
Lewis. He graduated from Winthrop High School,
class of 1966. Following graduation, he became a
smokejumper at the North Cascades Smokejumper
base in Winthrop. In the off-season he attended Western
Washington State College, majoring in business.
He later became the smokejumper training foreman
in La Grande, Oregon, for all nine years that the base
was operational. His commitment to improvement
propelled the base to excellence. He is held in high
regard by all who worked with him.
When the La Grande smokejumper base closed,
Denny declined relocating from La Grande as he had
started putting down roots. It was at this time that he
started his 30-year career with UPS. He worked as a
delivery driver for numerous years and finished his
career as a feeder driver.
Denny, always the athlete, remained very active
throughout his adult life. He was a volunteer ski
patroller at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort for 30
years, which included both first aid training and ski
instruction. Other outdoor interests included mountain
biking, road cycling, boating, water skiing and salmon
fishing. Travel was also a highly enjoyed adventure.
He traveled extensively with Hawaii being a favorite
place to spend time.
Denny is survived by his spouse, Dawn; his children,
Nathan Lewis and Natalie Lewis, from his previous
marriage, and Taryn Lewis; mother, Dee Olson; brother,
Kenny Lewis; sisters, Patti Warren and Jodie Gatto;
several grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
June 4, 2022, at the Union County Fairgrounds in the
Mount Emily Building. Friends and family are invited
to reminisce, with food and drink provided immediately
following.