P6 THE SPOKESMAN • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021 NEWS BRIEFING Walk-in vaccinations Free walk-in vaccinations will be offered 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 17, at the Redmond Li- brary, 827 SW Deschutes Ave. The Pfizer vaccine is being of- fered for both first and second doses and is open to anyone 12 years old or older. Individ- uals 12 to 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Second-dose vaccinations must be at least 21-days after the first dose for Pfizer. Please bring your vac- cination card from your first dose and plan to attend a clinic offering the same vaccine as your first dose. For more infor- mation or to find other walk-in vaccine clinics, visit centralore- goncovidvaccine.com. the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo will be available July 5. For more information visit de- schutesfair.com. the spring 2021 president’s list at Gonzaga University in Spo- kane, Wash. The recognition requires a gpa of at least 3.85. Kiwanis gives $10,000 to Friends of the Children Redmond student graduates Gonzaga The Redmond Kiwanis Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Friends of the Children Central Ore- gon to help fund a $23,000 fire sprinkler system at the Friends’ new ranch on the Old Bend Redmond Highway. The first gift from the founda- tion’s Catherine and Richard Kuehn Legacy Fund will allow Friends to provide program- ming in the rural setting for children experiencing trauma, abuse and neglect with an em- phasis on 12.5 years of mento- ring for each youth. Tyler Lindsey, of Redmond, received a bachelor of science cum laude in human physiol- ogy from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. Free summer concert series Redmond students set for Deschutes fair receive honors The free summer concert se- ries presented at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo will in- clude Skillet (July 28), Chris Janson (July 29), Nelly (July 30) and Reckless Kelly (July 31). Concerts are free with fair admission and will take place at an outdoor location in the fairgrounds. Tickets for Danika Lundgren and Tristy Osbon, both of Redmond, were named to the spring 2021 provost’s honor roll at Whit- worth University in Spokane, Wash. The recognition re- quires a gpa of at least 3.75. Olivia Lewis, Tyler Lind- sey and Nicholas Nelson, all of Redmond, were named to RPA students win honors in ‘If I were mayor’ contest Redmond Proficiency Acad- emy students Chaela Baker and Harrison Swift earned first place honors in annual “If I Were Mayor” contest. Baker, a senior at RPA, won first place at the state level in the high school video category. She said increasing recycling opportu- nities would be one of her ma- jor initiatives, even adding a recycling center to Redmond. Baker would also ensure that Redmond city parks were safe and clean. Swift, a seventh-grader, won first place at the state level in the middle school essay cate- gory. Swift pledged to tackle the issues of homelessness, writing, “I would propose the city build a designated home- less camp, somewhere along Maple Avenue. It would have bunkhouses, an area for tents, and a program to help people get jobs. The camp would be built on tax dollars, and would charge its patrons 5-10 dol- lars a night. I think that this would really help homeless- ness in Redmond (and Oregon as a whole), and could aid the homeless in getting back on their feet.” First place-winning students and their families will be in- vited to attend the OMA Sum- mer conference in North Bend at the Mill Casino on July 31, to have their prize presented at SOLUTION Sudoku on Page 2 Read and recycle SOLUTION Crossword on Page 2 Ronald D. Ball of Redmond, OR Robert W. Hall of Redmond, OR Aug 19, 1934 - June 3, 2021 Arrangements: Arrangements Entrusted To: Redmond Memorial Chapel www.redmondme- morial.com ; 541.548.3219 Services: Private Family Services Contributions may be made to: Partners In Care and/or Brightside Animal Shelter Jan 3, 1937 - June 8, 2021 Arrangements: Arrangements Entrusted To: Redmond Memorial Chapel www.redmondme- morial.com ; 541.548.3219 Services: A Graveside Service will be held at Redmond Memorial Cemetery on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 11:00AM Contributions may be made to: A Charity of Your Choice Sharon Marie Suydam of Sisters, OR May 16, 1960 - June 4, 2021 Arrangements: Autumn Funerals, Redmond 541-504-9485 www.autumnfunerals.net Services: Private family services will be held at a later date. OBITUARY DEADLINE Call to ask about our deadlines 541-385-5809 an awards luncheon. As first place winners, Baker and Swift will both re- ceive $500 checks. Redmond Mayor George Endicott had the honor of informing Baker and Swift of their first place wins in a small ceremony at RPA’s middle school campus on June 8. OBITUARY Charles “Chuck” Daniel Johnson August 15, 1924 - May 29, 2021 On Saturday, May 29th, 2-1/2 months prior to his 97th birthday, our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather, Husband, and Friend to All, lev this earth for a bet er place. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Chuck lev a large legacy including son9s Steven C. Johnson of Ridgeû eld, Washington, John E. Johnson of Tumalo, Oregon, Douglas D. Johnson of Willowdale, Oregon and daughter Leanne Johnson of Redmond, Oregon. The highlight of his life was sharing his home and } me with these children, his 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren, their spouses, and a mul} tude of friends and rela} ves. Chuck grew up in Portland, where he met and married Bet y, his beau} ful bride of 67 years. There, they raised their four children. Av er an early re} rement, Chuck began his second career on their ranch in Willowdale, Oregon. He was very passionate about ranching and the outdoors. Chuck worked hard with the Soil and Water Conserva} on Department to improve the water û ow and natural grasses in that area. Chuck and his son, Doug were awarded