RECORDS
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
May 18 virtual author
reading will feature
Tashon Phoenix
The Observer
LA GRANDE — The
next ACE Writing Project
features Tashon Phoenix
on Wednesday, May 18, at
7 p.m. The virtual literary
event is free and open to all
via Zoom.
Phoenix
(they, them,
theirs) is a
non-binary
transmascu-
line creative
and spoken
Phoenix
word artist,
according to an Art Center
East press release.
Formerly of Omaha,
Nebraska, they played
defensive back for the
Nebraska NiteHawks of
the WNFC until their
transition.
Phoenix has been fea-
tured on the social audio
app Clubhouse by Love
& Lyrics as well as Mike
Guinn Entertainment and
performs live at such local
Portland venues as The
Queens Head and Alberta
Street Pub.
Visit www.mindstate-
less.com to read their
poetry, view videos and art
and listen to their podcast.
Wednesday’s free event
will conclude with a com-
munity open mic. To sign
up and for access to the
Zoom gathering, go to
www.artcentereast.org/
events/ace-writing-project.
The ACE Writing Project
is held the third Wednesday
of the month and facilitated
by Nancy Knowles and
Amelia Ettinger.
COMMUNITY
BULLETIN BOARD
BRIEFS
Free movie for teens
shown at the library
LA GRANDE — The
Teen Mid-Week Movie
for May will be shown
Wednesday, May 18, at Cook
Memorial Library, 2006
Fourth St., La Grande. The
monthly free event begins at
4 p.m. and is open to anyone
in middle or school. For the
movie title and more infor-
mation on other activities
for teens at the library, go to
www.cookmemoriallibrary.
org or call 541-962-1339.
View EOU students’
projects at Spring
Symposium
LA GRANDE — Spring
Symposium, Eastern
Oregon University’s annual
undergraduate academic
presentation event, returns
in person for 2022. Giving
students the opportunity to
show off their hard work,
the event will run from
8:15 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 18.
A keynote address will
begin at 9 a.m. in Loso
Hall’s McKenzie Theatre
and will be livestreamed on
DEATH & SERVICE NOTICES
Robert Crouser
Elgin
Robert Crouser, 82, of Elgin, died May 11, 2022, at
his home. A celebration of his life will be held May 20
at 2 p.m. at the Elgin Stampede Hall. Casual dress is
preferred by the family. Arrangements are by Loveland
Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Harvey L. Hendrickson
Formerly of La Grande
Harvey L. Hendrickson, 74, of Rupert, Idaho, and
formerly of La Grande, died May 15, 2022, at a care
facility in Twin Falls, Idaho. A funeral service will
be held May 21 at 10 a.m. at the Island City Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Rodney McKee
La Grande
Rodney Mckee, 69, of La Grande, died May 13,
2022, at his residence. Arrangements are by Loveland
Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Phyllis N. Robertson
La Grande
Phyllis N. Robertson, 88, of La Grande, died May 13,
2022, at a local care facility. Arrangements are by Love-
land Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
the Mountie Network You-
Tube channel.
Spring Symposium is
open to the public and will
be hosted in various build-
ings across campus. Addi-
tional information for
attendees and presenters and
a full schedule can be found
at www.eou.edu/symposium.
‘The Word Gobblers’
event set for May 20
JOSEPH — Author Cath-
erine Matthias and illus-
trator Joan Gilbert will
share their book, “The Word
Gobblers” on Friday, May
20, beginning at 7 p.m. at
the Josephy Center for Arts
and Culture, 403 N. Main
St., Joseph. The handbook
is for parents and teachers
working with children who
struggle with reading.
Matthias is a children’s
writer who has Irlen syn-
drome, which causes dif-
fi culties in reading. The
May 20 gathering will fea-
ture a slideshow about this
perceptual disorder, which
is caused by the brain’s
inability to process specifi c
wavelengths of light.
— The Observer
Two series of ceramics classes
planned at Josephy Center
JOSEPH — Two series of
ceramics classes will begin
later this month, taught by
longtime ceramic instructor
Pamela Beach, at the Josephy
Center for Arts and Culture
in Joseph, according to a
press release.
Beginning ceramics
will run from 2-4 p.m. on
Wednesdays from May 25
to July 13. In this class, stu-
dents will learn the basics of
handbuilding with lessons
in pinch pots, coils and slab
forms.
Intermediate ceramics
will be held on Thursdays
from May 26 to July 14
from 6-8 p.m. Students will
be guided on taking their
clay-making to the next
level with handbuilding les-
sons in design, form and
texture.
The cost of each series is
Wallowa County Chieftain, File
Ceramics instructor and sculptor
Pamela Beach stands alongside
her creation “Endless Coiled
Bottle,” one of the works in
the November 2020 “Hello
From Lockdown” exhibit at the
Josephy Center for Arts and
Culture in Joseph.
$195. Clay, glazes and fi ring
are included in both classes.
Preregistration is required.
To sign up, click on the class
you want at www.josephy.
org/calendar, call 541-432-
0505 or email artdirector@
josephy.org.
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SATURDAY, MAY 14
1:49 a.m. — La Grande police responded to the Longbranch
Bar & Eats, 208 Depot St., on a report of a disturbance. Offi cers
warned subjects for disorderly conduct.
2:00 a.m. — La Grande police received a report of a possible
vehicle theft at Jeff erson Avenue and Hemlock Street.
3:02 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1900 block
of H Avenue on a report of a domestic disturbance. Offi cers
made one arrest.
4:37 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 1400
block of Adams Avenue on a report of an assault. Medics also
responded. Police will follow up.
4:41 p.m. — Union County Sheriff ’s Offi ce Search and Res-
cue responded to an area on Forest Service 2036 Road for an
all-terrain vehicle accident.
6:58 p.m. — A Union County sheriff ’s deputy responded to
Walmart, 11619 Island Ave., Island City, on a report of shoplift-
ing. The deputy arrested Ross Carlisle Vanetta, 41, for third-de-
gree robbery, second-degree trespass, second-degree theft
and two counts of harassment.
10:28 p.m. — La Grande police responded to Grande Ronde
Hospital, 900 Sunset Drive, on a report of an unruly patient. An
offi cer found the patient and returned hospital property.
11:52 p.m. — La Grande police responded to the 2200 block
of Jakob Avenue on a report of a loud party. An offi cer found
the party was breaking up.
12:07 a.m. — A caller reported a possible break-in to the
freezer at Antlers Espresso, 1701 Washington Ave., La Grande.
An offi cer responded and tried to fi nd a suspect.
12:56 a.m. — La Grande police received multiple calls about
gunshots on the 1600 block of Seventh Street. Offi cers checked
the area thoroughly but were unable to locate any evidence
gunshots.
1:14 a.m. — A caller reported animal neglect on the 1200
block of X Avenue, La Grande.
1:59 a.m. — La Grande police stopped a vehicle at 16th
Street and H Avenue and arrested Quantavion Ladondray
Young, 32, for driving under the infl uence of intoxicants.
2:17 p.m. — La Grande police received a request for contact
on Seventh Street regarding an assault. An offi cer responded
and took a report.
4:20 p.m. — A resident in the area of 56600 Highway 203,
Union, reported the theft of gas cans.
5:08 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
vandalism to a mailbox on the 2200 block of Gekeler Lane.
5:12 p.m. — La Grande police responded to Max Square on
a report of people arguing. An offi cer made contact and logged
information.
5:57 p.m. — A caller reported fi nding a gun in the Catherine
Creek area, Union. A Union County sheriff ’s deputy made con-
tact and took a report.
9:09 p.m. — La Grande police responded to Island and
Adams avenues on a report of suspicious circumstances. Offi -
cers returned a child to parents.
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UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
May 19 — ORVA MURRILL: 2 p.m. graveside
service, Union Victorian Cemetery.
May 20 — ROBERT CROUSER: 2 p.m. celebration
of life, Elgin Stampede Hall (casual dress preferred).
May 21 — LORRAINE CRAWFORD: 10 a.m.
graveside service, Prairie Creek Cemetery; followed
by gathering with light refreshments at Enterprise
Community Church.
May 21 — HARVEY HENDRICKSON: 10 a.m.
funeral, Island City Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.
May 21 — MARY SCOTT: 11 a.m. celebration of
life and potluck, Elgin Community Center.
May 21 — RON JENKINS: 1-3 p.m. celebration of
life, Union County Senior Center, La Grande.
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 — JOSEPH BRESHEARS: 1 p.m. graveside
service, Wallowa Cemetery.
June 4 — DENNY LEWIS: 2 p.m. celebration
of life, Mount Emily Building, Union County
Fairgrounds, La Grande.
June 18 — GERRY KEFFER: 11:30 a.m.
celebration of life and lunch, Island City City Hall.
June 23 — DAN KRAMER: 2 p.m. memorial
service, Grandview Cemetery, La Grande.
FRIDAY, MAY 13
8:09 a.m. — A caller reported a restraining order violation
on the 1100 block of Alder Street, Elgin. A Union County sher-
iff ’s deputy responded.
11:22 a.m. — A caller asked La Grande police to check on the
welfare of a person on the 200 block of 16th Street. An offi cer
responded and found the subject was just sleeping.
1:10 p.m. — A caller reported people were cutting tree
branches in the back lot of the La Grande VA Clinic, 202 12th St.,
La Grande. Police did not fi nd the subjects.
2:34 p.m. — A La Grande resident asked to speak to an offi -
cer regarding threatening text messages. An offi cer made con-
tact and explained options.
10:45 p.m. — La Grande police received a complaint about
harassment at La Grande Quick Sign, 405 Jeff erson Ave. An offi -
cer made contact and took information.
SUNDAY, MAY 15
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Mary “Loraine” (Christman) Crawford
April 7, 1937 - May 12, 2022
Mary “Lorraine” (Christman)
Crawford, resident of Joseph,
passed to heaven on May 12, 2022,
at her home. Born April 7, 1937, in
Baker, to Fred and Lillian (Transue)
Christman, Lorraine grew up in
North Powder, graduating from
North Powder High school in 1955
and completing business school in
Baker.
She met Gerald Crawford of Baker in 1955, and they
married on Oct. 5, 1956. The couple moved to Pilot
Rock in 1957 where they started their family. When
Gerald returned to college in 1962, Lorraine worked
at Payless Drug and the EOC registrar’s office. Gerald
was hired to teach by the Pine Eagle School District in
December of 1965, and the family moved to Halfway.
For the next 20 years, Lorraine dedicated her life to
her family, supporting them in all their endeavors and
annually raising a huge garden and preserving food.
The family enjoyed countless days outdoors, camping,
snowmobiling, fishing and hunting.
In the summer of 1976, a teaching position for Gerald
moved the family to Joseph and Lorraine to the life of
work outside her home once again. She began “in the
potato shed” but soon moved on to employment more
suited to her abilities as one of two employees of the
newly opened Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan in
Enterprise. As the bank grew, she moved from teller to
loan officer, helping many locals finance their homes and
befriending most of her customers. Over the years that
institution, currently Umpqua Bank, became Pioneer
Bank and then Sterling before Lorraine retired in 1994.
Thereafter, Lorraine and Gerald enjoyed a happy and
fulfilling life traveling extensively across North America,
remaining active in the community and attending every
sporting event and activity in which their grandchildren
participated that they possibly could. They continued
to attend every JV and varsity basketball game of the
Enterprise teams for the next 20 years, and Lorraine
continued this even after Gerald’s death in the spring of
2021.
Lorraine lived a life of joyful service. A member of
the Eastern Star for over 50 years, she served in various
state offices and committees and was an avid supporter
of the local Rainbow, Masons and Shriners. She was
also a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Enterprise
Community Church. Through all these organizations
and on her own, Lorraine volunteered countless hours
toward a multitude of local service projects.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband,
Gerald, and her twin brother, Larry Christman. Survivors
include her sons, Michael (Tammy) of Enterprise and
Darryl (Tammy) of Cocolalla; grandchildren, Michael
“Bo” (Catherine) Crawford of Las Vegas, Kyle (Kate)
Crawford of Enterprise, Chelsey (Jed) of Tacoma,
and Brandi (Joey) Kent of Post Falls; and eight great-
grandchildren.
Graveside services for Lorraine will be held at Prairie
Creek Cemetery at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, followed
by a gathering with light refreshments for close friends
and family at the Enterprise Community Church. In lieu
of flowers please make a contribution to the Wallowa
County Healthcare Foundation.