RECORDS
Saturday, July 16, 2022
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Monthly lecture series to launch in Baker City
By LISA BRITTON
Baker City Herald
BAKER CITY — A
new lecture series launches
this month in Baker City to
shed light on a variety of
topics.
“I just wanted to put
together something that’s
positive for the commu-
nity,” said Sandy Lewis,
who is helping organize
the series.
The Baker
Community
Sciences and
Arts Lecture
Series begins
Thursday,
July 28, when
Dr. Scott
Burns
Burns from
Portland State University
talks about “The Dynamic
Geology of Eastern
Oregon.” All talks start at
6 p.m. in the conference
room at Oregon Trail Elec-
tric Cooperative, 4005
23rd St.
Lewis received a grant
from the Baker County
Cultural Coalition, and the
American Association of
University Women donated
money to help market the
series.
OTEC offered use of
the conference room at no
cost.
“It all fell together, and
we started looking for other
speakers,” Lewis said.
“We’re thrilled to be
a partner in this lecture
series,” said Joe Hathaway,
communications manager
for OTEC. “OTEC is ded-
icated to the continuing
educational support of
our communities, as well
as supporting innovative
ideas and technologies for
the betterment of our area
and this lecture series is a
great way to promote that.”
Lewis has talks sched-
uled once a month on
the fourth Thursday —
except in November, to
avoid Thanksgiving. The
topics vary from geology
to astronomy to farming
technology.
“What’s local? What’s
regional? What do people
want to know about?” she
said.
Here is the schedule so
far:
• July 28: “The
Dynamic Geology of
Eastern Oregon” with Dr.
Scott Burns.
• Aug. 25: “The Casual
Observer’s Guide to the
Night Sky”
with physics stu-
dents from Boise State
University.
• Sept. 22: The Future
of Energy with OTEC.
• Oct. 27: “Potatoes,
Cattle and Technology —
Trends in Eastern Oregon
Ag” with Will Price of
the OSU Extension Ser-
vice and Jess Blatchford of
Blatchford Farms.
• Nov. 17: “A Brief His-
tory of Art — Fabulous
Facts, Divine Discoveries
and Creative Connections”
with Nancy Coffelt.
More information on the
lecture series can be found
at facebook.com/Baker-
Community-Sciences-
Arts-Lecture-Series.
Police chief Gary Bell reads to kids July 21
The Observer
LA GRANDE — It’s not too late to
join Summer Reading at Cook Memo-
rial Library, La Grande. This free pro-
gram is open to all ages, from chil-
dren to adults, and runs through Friday,
July 29. Sign up anytime, online or in
person.
The library is participating in the
upcoming La Grande Lit Week, hosting
a reading with poet Laura Da’ in con-
versation with EOU faculty member
Christopher Kondrich on Monday, July
18, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room.
Da’ is the author of “Tributaries,” which
won an American Book Award, and
“Instruments of the True Measure:
Poems,” which won the Washington
State Book Award for Poetry. For more
information on all La Grande Lit Week
events visit www.eou.edu/mfa/litweek.
Family and children’s activities con-
tinue on Tuesday, July 19, for a family
movie beginning at 10:30 a.m. All ages
are welcome and children must be
accompanied by an adult. Come to the
Community Room for the show and
free popcorn.
Kids are encouraged to drop off
their best stuffed animal friend at the
library any time on Wednesday, July 19,
between a.m. and 6 p.m. The plushies
will have Stuffed Animal Campout
in the library, getting into all kinds of
mischief, and library staff will have a
camera set up to catch everything. Pick
up your friend the next day and then be
sure to come to the July 28 Storytime at
10:30 a.m. watch the video.
The weekly Storytime is held at
10:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the library’s
Story Circle, featuring songs, sto-
ries and a craft. The special guest July
21 will be Gary Bell, chief of the La
Grande Police Department.
Kid Craft Fridays are offered from
3-4 p.m. for children ages 7-10. On July
22, children will make fairy gardens.
Supplies are provided.
On Saturdays this summer, sing,
dance and play during Campfire Sing-
Along at 10:30 am in the library’s Story
Circle.
For teens in July, a free movie will
be shown on Monday, July 20, at 3 p.m.
in the Community Room. This activity
is open to ages 12 to 18.
Check the library’s website, www.
cookemoriallibrary.org for the schedule
of summer events and activity details.
Stop by the library, 2006 Fourth St., La
Grande, or call 541-962-1339 during
open hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-
day-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
BRIEFS
Glass owner and artist Sterling Webb
will give a live hot glass demonstration
and a tour of his studio. Attendance is
free and registration is not required.
View previous Brown Bags and learn
more at www.josephy.org/brown-bags.
Brown Bag features live
hot glass demonstration
ENTERPRISE — July’s Brown
Bag presentation will be an on-loca-
tion session at Moonshine Glass, 624
S. River St., Enterprise, on Tuesday,
July 19, at noon. The lecture series is
organized by the Josephy Center for
Arts and Culture, Joseph. Moonshine
Enjoy live music before lunch at
the Union County Senior Center
Union County Senior Center, 1504 N.
Albany St., La Grande. Come to the
center at 10:45 a.m. and enjoy the free
music: The BlueMountaineers play
every Tuesday, and Terry LaMont
performs on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of the month. Lunch is
served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
on weekdays.
LA GRANDE — Live music
before lunch has returned to the
— The Observer
BIRTHS
GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL, LA GRANDE
FERGUSON: Michael Ferguson Jr., born June 23, 2022, to
Latarbria Ferguson and Michael Ferguson Sr., of La Grande.
GUNNELS: Jasper Gunnels, born June 28, 2022, to Courtney
Morris and Dustin Gunnels, of La Grande.
JOHNSTON: Parker Lynn Johnston, born June 18, 2022, to
Jordan Lynn Klebaum and Jacob Steven Johnston. Grandpar-
ents are Kirk and Corri Kelbaum and Steve and Jaimie Johnston.
PAYTON: Prosper Labrae Payton, born June 22, 2022, to
Sally Jo Payton and Derrick Allen Payton, of Baker City.
REDICK: Laelynn Redick, born June 21, 2022, to Mykhala
Marie Martin and Dannie Lyn Redick Jr., of Elgin. Grandparents
are Robin Marie Allen, Tracy Lynn Redick and Dan Lyn Redick.
DEATH NOTICES
Douglas A. Clinkenbeard
La Grande
Douglas A. Clinkenbeard, 64, of La Grande, died
July 12, 2022, at his residence. Arrangements are by
Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande.
Dianne D. Hefner
Union
Dianne D. Hefner, 80, of Union, died July 12, 2022,
at her home. Arrangements are by Daniels-Knopp
Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, La
Grande
UPCOMING
LOCAL
SERVICES
July 16 — DUANE ZANDER: 10 a.m. graveside
service, Cove Cemetery (casual dress preferred);
luncheon follows at La Grande American Legion Hall.
July 16 — JACKIE PRESTON: 2 p.m. memorial
service, Union Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints.
July 21 — JIM McKINNEY: 11 a.m. service,
Enterprise Nazarene Church; reception follows
downstairs.
July 23 — RICHARD CARLSON: 10 a.m.
celebration of life, Wallowa Lake State Park picnic
area.
July 30 — MILDRED McMURPHY: 10 a.m.
memorial service, La Grande Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints Stake Center.
July 30 — CLARENCE WILSON: 2 p.m.
celebration of life, Lighthouse Pentecostal Church,
Island City (casual dress preferred).
Sept. 3 — NYLE ROLLINS: 1 p.m. celebration of
life, Fred Beeman Park, Island City.
Sept. 4 — JEFF BOND: 1 p.m. celebration of life,
Lone Hawk Ranch, 57899 Hwy 237, Union.
— Calendar courtesy of Loveland Funeral Chapel, La Grande
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PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
9:21 a.m. — A caller reported transients camping on the 1600
block of Adams Avenue, La Grande. An officer responded and told
the subject to move along.
11:06 a.m. — A caller reported losing a gun on U.S. Forest Ser-
vice Road 31 near La Grande.
3:29 p.m. — Union County sheriff’s deputies responded to the
200 block of Main Street, Union, for a restraining order violation.
7:51 p.m. — La Grande police received a report of a sex crime.
Detectives will follow up.
11:46 p.m. — A caller reported the theft of a vehicle from the
1400 block of South Main Street, Union. A Union County sheriff’s
deputy took information.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
2:29 a.m. — Union County Sheriff’s Office on the 200 block of
Main Street, Union, arrested a 44-year-old man for a restraining
UNION COUNTY SENIOR
CENTER LUNCH MENU
LA GRANDE — Lunch
is served at the Union
County Senior Center,
1504 N. Albany St., La
Grande, on weekdays.
The meal is open to the
public. Dine-in meals are
served from 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.; suggested
donation is $4 for age 60+,
$7 for all others. Takeout
meals are picked up from
noon to 1 p.m. at the kitch-
en’s back door; cost is $7
for all.
JULY 18-22
Monday: pot roast, salad
greens, fresh fruit.
Tuesday: chicken-fried
steak, whipped potatoes,
country gravy, green beans,
fresh fruit, oatmeal-raisin
cookie.
Wednesday: Reuben
sandwich, potato salad,
“traditional yummy dill
pickles,” fresh fruit, lemon
sorbet.
Thursday: taco salad
with chicken, tortilla soup,
flan.
Friday: Swiss-mush-
room burger, steak fries,
fresh fruit, salad, pudding
tart.
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order violation. This was related to the call the day before at this
location.
7:50 a.m. — A caller reported a fight at Catherine Creek, Union.
A Union County sheriff’s deputy responded and took a report for
found property.
9:22 a.m. — A caller reported vehicles were blocking a fire
hydrant at Grande Ronde Hospital, 900 Sunset Drive, La Grande.
12:21 p.m. — La Grande police received a report from the 300
block of Fourth Street of a person experiencing a mental or emo-
tional crisis. Police responded and arrested a 52-year-old woman
for second-degree disorderly conduct.
12:24 p.m. — A caller reported a person was in mental or emo-
tional crisis on the 900 block of Detroit Street, Elgin. A Union
County sheriff’s deputy rendered assistance.
11:13 p.m. — A caller asked La Grande police to check on the
welfare of a resident on the 2600 block of Cove Avenue. Officers
responded and took a report.
Timothy “Tim” James Fox
July 27, 1955 – July 5, 2022
Timothy “Tim” James Fox, 66,
of La Grande, passed away on
Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Grande
Ronde Hospital. At his request,
there will not be a service.
Tim was born on July 27,
1955, in Longview, Washington,
to Lawrence and Jacquelynn
(Sager) Fox. He resided in Yakima,
Washington, and in Reedsport and
La Grande, Oregon. He graduated from Reedsport High
School in 1974 and attended Eastern Oregon State
College (now EOU) in La Grande, where he played
football for two years.
Tim married Jody Stanley in 1980, and they resided
in La Grande until his passing. He worked at both
Fleetwood and Northwood Manufacturing for many
years and retired in 2006. During his retirement he
consulted part-time for Northwood Manufacturing until
2020.
Tim collected guns and watches and enjoyed playing
solitaire and cribbage and watching football and
NASCAR races. He also enjoyed building computers,
but his favorite pastime was watching his two grandsons
grow and spending time with his beloved Russian Blue
cats, Bella and Hazel. He was always reminding those
around him that family is the most important thing in
life.
Tim is survived by his wife, Jody; children, Shaun
Stephan, Jennifer Fox and Tad Fox (Amanda), all of
La Grande, Oregon; sister, Becky (Thomas) Croy of
Reedsport, Oregon; two grandsons, Mason Sage and
Kellen James Fox; and five nieces and one nephew. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and
Jacquelynn, and two sisters, Jill Whitney and Peggy
Arceneaux.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be
made to Shelter From the Storm, 10901 Island Ave.,
Island City, OR 97850.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.
Michael Henry Heinzman
August 15, 1951 - June 16, 2022
Michael Henry Heinzman passed
away peacefully in his home in
Prospect, Oregon, on June 16, 2022,
with his beloved wife, Donna, and
their Labrador retriever, Kallie, by his
side. Michael was born Aug. 15, 1951,
to Henry and Eleanor Heinzman in
Ashland, Oregon. He attended Ashland
Elementary School before the family
moved to Medford, Oregon. He went on to attend Howard
Elementary School and Hedrick Junior High School before
transferring to St. Mary’s High School, where he graduated
in 1969.
Michael started his career as a dryer tender and a member
of the lay-up line in the plywood industry in his early 20s and
worked at the Medford Fir Ply Plant and Boise Cascade plants
in Medford, La Grande and Elgin, Oregon. Michael welcomed
his only child, Sandee Lynette, on Sept. 19, 1979, with his wife,
Anna. Upon their divorce, he moved to Corvallis, Oregon.
Michael met Donna O’Dell when her family moved next
door on Tennessee Drive in the 1960s. They were married in
the Silver Queen Chapel in Virginia City, Nevada, on March
20, 1995. They continued to live in Corvallis until their move to
La Grande in 1996. Their decision to move to Eastern Oregon
was made after several successful elk hunting trips in the
Starkey Unit outside La Grande. The beauty of the La Grande
area and the outdoor activities and employment opportunities
made the decision easy.
While in La Grande, Michael and Donna found their
passion for mules and horses. They began their horse and mule
riding as club members of the Blue Mountain Back County
Riders. As members, they spent many days on horseback,
clearing trails for the U.S. Forest Service in and around La
Grande and Enterprise, Oregon. In July, 2010, Michael and
Donna moved to Prospect, Oregon, where Michael enjoyed
his retirement on their small ranch, tending to their mules, Lil’
Abner and Jake, and his horse, Lady. Wherever he went, his
shadow, Kallie, was not far behind.
Michael is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Sandee
Lynette Woody (Zach); two grandchildren, Daphne and Vorian;
brother, Luke Heinzman (Carol); sisters, Judy Browning,
Kathy Walker, Barbara Davis, Carolyn Shaeffer (Dave); twin
sister, Mary Pompei; many nieces and nephews; and Kallie,
his constant companion. Michael is preceded in death by his
parents and brothers-in-law, Richard, Frank and Vic.
Michael loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and
fisherman. However, his happiest times were spent with
Donna, Kallie, his horse and mules, as well as his family and
friends.
The Heinzman family wishes to extend their sincere thanks
and gratitude to Dr. Alison Savage and her staff at the Asante
Heimann Cancer Center for their care, support and friendship
in the past year.
Although departed from this life, Michael is forever in our
hearts. He is greatly missed.
Arrangements are entrusted to Perl Funeral Home. A
celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Aug, 20,
2022, at the Eagle Point Golf Course.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Jackson County Humane Society or St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital.