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A6 Wednesday, January 8, 2020 HOOD RIVER NEWS | Hood River, Ore. Obituaries Paid Notices Lee Williams George Lee Williams II was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 23, 1953, to Wilson Mc- Cleary Williams and Carolyn Rae Cornielson. Lee was the oldest of three, an only son with a mischievous grin and a competitive streak. He was born an exquisitely kind and sensitive soul. During his childhood and adolescence, he discovered adventure on the shores of Lake Michigan at Camp Leelanua, during an epic road trip through Central and South America with his family, and along the wood- ed trails of Queeny Park near Principia Upper School. He became a cross country and track star in high school with the help of coaches Jack Eyerly and Bill Simon. Running unleashed Lee’s po- tential and helped him touch the hem of his best self. He preached running to whom- ever would listen, especially the captive audience of his children. It was the gateway to adventure and connec- tion, the solution to every problem. Lee married and divorced two powerful women, having six children with the first and running dozens of mara- thons all over the world with the second. His list of athletic and professional accomplish- ments are long, but his most signif- Lee Williams icant contri- bution — the arena where he left his in- delible mark — was as a dad. When his kids found themselves in some rough seas, he kept the family afloat and steered the ship into a safe harbor. He let each one of them know that he loved them completely. Lee taught his children kindness, humility and how to make things right after they made mistakes or hurt one another. He worked to make sure no one got left behind — in life or when crossing the Grand Canyon or hiking through the Paria Canyon. He wanted to leave the world a better place than he found it. This allowed him to persevere and even thrive following his diagnosis of early onset dementia in 2014. We’ve never seen anyone face down dementia with more grace and humility. The last 18 months of his life were spent at Brookside Manor in Hood River, Ore., where he brought the inner courtyard garden back to life and kept the bird feed- ers stocked with nectar and seeds. He danced, marched in local parades and even started a walking group. He died surrounded by his chil- dren, grandchildren and so much love. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made in Lee’s name to Camp Leelanua or Providence Hood River Me- morial Hospital Foundation for Brookside Manor (C/O Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031). A small service will be held in Hood River at the end of January and close family and friends will gath- er together at the Grand Canyon later this year. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center. Visit www. AndersonsTributeCenter. com to leave a note of con- dolence for the family. hoodrivernews.com POLICE LOG Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 Dec. 29 — Cascade Avenue, All calls were responded to 3100 block — Non-resident within the City of Hood River. male arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Assaults, harassment, The male refused to provide a menacing and breath sample. A subsequent domestic violence: warrant was requested and Dec. 31 — Eugene Street — granted for two vials of his Officers responded to a report blood. After obtaining two vials of a possible domestic. The of his blood, he was lodged at male subject fled the scene NORCOR. before the officers arrival (ha- Motor vehicle crashes, rassment/threats). Controlled substance violations (non-DUII): Jan. 3 — Wasco Avenue, 2700 block — Theft reported. Upon conclusion of the call, a Heppner, Ore., resident was arrested for theft III and possession of methamphet- amine. Disorderly conduct, mischief, criminal trespass and vandalism: offenses and impounds: Dec. 21 — Hood River — A single vehicle, non-injury traf- fic crash was reported. Jan. 2 — Hood River — Non-injury traffic collison re- ported. One of the involved parties received a traffic cita- tion for being at fault. Jan. 4 — Hood River — A vehicle was towed due to the driver having suspended driv- ing privileges through the State of Oregon, the vehicle being uninsured and the hazardous positioning of the vehicle on the roadway. Jan. 2 — Sieverkropp Drive, 900 block — Criminal mis- chief reported. Jan. 3 — Nina Lane, 500 Outstanding warrants, block — Possible car prowl parole, probation or terms violations: reported. Dec. 30 — Oak Street, 1300 Driving under block — Female arrested on an the influence of outstanding warrant issued out intoxicants: of Multnomah County. She was Dec. 29 — Hood River — A lodged at NORCOR. Jan. 3 — Eugene Street, 1800 resident female was arrested for driving under the influ- block — Hood River resident ence of intoxicants. A subse- arrested on three valid crimi- quent breath test yielded a nal warrants. blood alcohol content (BAC) twice the legal limit. Theft, burglary or robbery: Dec. 30 — Henderson Road, 800 block — Theft of a package from a front porch reported. Other: Dec. 29 — Oak Street, 200 block — Male cited for public urination after urinating on a downtown business. Dec. 31 — Second Street, 200 block — A ladder was brought into the police department. It had fallen off a truck a few days earlier and had not been picked up. Jan. 1 — Hood River — Ju- venile male cited for minor in possession of alcohol and minor in possession of mari- juana. Jan. 2 — 12th Street, 800 block — An intoxicated, com- bative male was reported by family members. The male was refusing medical assistance at the entrance to the emergency room. The man was found to be in pre-trial release with no consumption of intoxicants. Jan. 3 — Prospect Avenue — A Hood River resident was placed on a peace officer men- tal hold after it was deemed the individual was incapable of proper self-care. Jan. 3 — Fifth Street, 1700 block — Officer made phone contact with a Hood River res- ident regarding dogs at large. Jan. 4 — Sixth Street, 1700 block — Found wallet report- ed. THIS MONTH AT HRVAC Hood River Valley Adult Center gives thanks “What a fantastic year we had at the center,” said Hood River Valley Adult Center Ex- ecutive Director Amy Mallett in a monthly newsletter. “This is the time of year that I get to give thanks to everyone who contributed in a myriad of dif- ferent ways, all with the com- mon goal of continuing the good work the center is doing. “Most of you have heard me say it before: Our team, in my opinion, is the best team I have ever worked with. From staff to board, everyone is dedicated to the growth of our center and to offering the best service possible. It isn’t always easy, and I am not always easy on them, but I trust each of them and in return, they make everything possible.” Mallett also recognized the center’s volunteers and com- munity partners. “…The dedication all of our volunteers give to our mission is incredible,” said Mallett. “As a small non-profit with a very large mission to accomplish, we could not succeed without every single one of them.” She continued, “All the community support we have and are still receiving from individuals, businesses, other non-profits and foundations has shown us that the effort we are putting forth is what our community wants, and it stokes the fire in all of us to continue to build on what we have, for the betterment of our community as a whole.” ■ The center is seeking volun- teers for its Meals on Wheels program. Meals on Wheels drivers deliver food and friendly visits to homebound adults, helping them to live in- dependently and with dignity at home, according to a press release. For more information, call 541-436-0893. ■ Beginning in January, the HRVAC thrift store has a change in its operating sched- ule. The store will now be open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In March, the store will go back to its regular Tuesday through Saturday schedule. Those with questions regarding the types of items accepted for donation File photo by Trisha Walker should call the thrift store di- rectly at 541-436-0891. HRVAC’S thrift shop will operate under new hours for January and February, returning to its regular schedule in March. MARRIAGE PERMITS COMMUNITY NOTES Chess Club starts Every Tuesday from 5-6:30 p.m., the Hood River Valley Chess Club meets at the Hood River County Library, located at 502 State St. “Exercise creative and prob- lem-solving skills, improve memory and maybe even grow your brain with the newly formed Hood River Valley Chess Club,” said a press re- lease. “Both drop-in and in- structional, the club invites all members of the community, ages 7 and over, to enjoy the benefits of playing the Game of Kings.” The group meets in the li- brary’s Makerspace; all sup- plies are provided. The club will run through March 17. Master Gardener applications due Friday Applications for the Ore- gon State University Extension Central Gorge Master Garden- er classes are being accepted through Friday, Jan. 10. The program allows garden- ers of all levels and abilities the opportunity to learn and grow with other like minded garden- ers, and classes are designed to be informative and interactive. Classes are scheduled on Wednesday evenings and oc- casional Saturdays from Jan. 22 through April 4 and are held at the Hood River Valley Chris- tian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road, Hood River. Class topics will include Botany, Firewise Landscaping, Entomology, Healthy Soils, Vertebrate Pest Management, Vegetable Gardening, Grow- ing Berries, Herbaceous Or- namental Plants and more. Classes are taught by OSU in- structors, experienced Master Gardeners and local experts. Completed applications for the 2020 Master Gardener class series must be received by Jan. 10. Applications are available by contacting Megan Wick- ersham at 2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River, or 541-386-3343 x38257. ders. This year, HRSWCD has added pollinator plants to its sale. Visit www.hoodriverswcd. org to download an order form and gather informa- tion on plant species and site suitability. Plants are 1-2 year, bare root seedlings around 12-18 inches tall and are ready to be planted. Co- nifers are for sale for $1.75 each and deciduous trees and shrubs are for sale for $2.75 each. Purchases will be available for pick up on Fri- day and Saturday, April 3-4. Native plants now For more information or available to order guidance when making your Hood River Soil and Water selection, call Kris at 541-386- Conservation District is again 4588 or stop by the Hood River hosting its native plant sale office, located at 3007 Experi- and is currently taking or- ment Station Road. December 2019 Trevor Andrew Drvodel- ic Jr., 32, and Erica Andrea Buckner, 37, both of Grove- town, Ga., on Dec. 2. Abraham Macias Ramirez, 22, and Julie Anay Rincon Fuentes, 18, both of Hood River, on Dec. 6. René Dubois Furan, 25, of Yakima, and Emily Kaye Black, 29, of Stevenson, on Dec. 9. Nichole Celia Vella, 43, and Dylan Tonnucci Zwicker, 35, both of Portland, on Dec. 13. 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The submitting party must approve all copy in person or via email before publication. For more information, contact Trisha Walker, twalker@hoodrivernews.com, or 541-386-1234 ext. 107. Residential Fencing Deck & Porch Design Competitive Pricing Kevin Hickerson Contractor 541 / 490 / 2354 kevinhickerson1@gmail.com CCB # 89979 and Zachary Taylor Allen Stea- rns, 29, both of Hood River, on Dec. 20. Stephany Itjem Starr, 27, and Allison Kari Moore, 33, both of Wasco, on Dec. 20. Misty Dawn Smyer, 33, and Mark Sean Driscoll, 43, both of Yakima, on Dec. 30. SUDOKU ANSWER Sponsored by: T: F: E: L: (541) 226-3503 (503) 331-3904 briencpa@gorge.net 1814 Belmont Ave. Hood River, OR 97031 6 1 3 4 2 9 8 2 9 5 6 3 4 7 1 7 5 8 9 3 2 7 4 5 4 8 5 9 6 1 © 200 Hometown Content 1 7 6 2 3 8 8 5 9 1 7 6 3 2 4 2 4 7 5 8 3 1 9 6 5 2 4 8 9 7 6 1 3 7 6 8 3 1 2 4 5 9 3 9 1 6 5 4 7 8 2
