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Page 6A RECORDS East Oregonian OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES Carl Sampson Peo Peo Mox Mox (Yellowbird) Jack Raymond Mann Pendleton August 19, 1933 - November 15, 2017 AP Photo/Nino Labruzzo In this Jan. 15, 1993 fi le photo, Mafi a boss Salvatore Riina is shown at police headquarters in the Sicil- ian town of Palermo, southern Italy, shortly after his arrest. A glimpse inside the Sicilian Mafi a By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN — The death Friday of Salvatore “Toto” Riina, the long-time “boss of bosses” of the Sicilian Mafi a, puts the spotlight back on Cosa Nostra, which waged a bloody campaign in the 1980s and 1990s of bullets and bombs to counter Italy’s crackdown on the Mafi a. Cosa Nostra only lost its pre-eminence as its top bosses were captured and became turncoats, helping give rise in recent decades to the powerful Calabrian ‘ndrangheta crime group. Here are fi ve things to know about 87-year-old Riina and the Sicilian Mafi a he once ruthlessly controlled: THE CRADLE OF COSA NOSTRA: The Italian town of Corleone, Riina’s birthplace, has been Cosa Nostra’s stronghold during both his reign and that of reputed chieftain Bernardo Provenzano, who died last year a decade after his capture in Sicily following some 40 years of hiding in the countryside near the hill town. The town inspired the fi ctional crime clan’s name in “The Godfather” novel and hit movies. The Italian government last year dissolved Corleone’s municipal government on suspicion that Mafi osi had infi ltrated it. Using intimidation tactics, the Cosa Nostra frequently infl uences decisions and public contract bidding and delivers votes, prompting some politicians to curry the mob’s favor. BEWARE THE NICKNAME: Mafi a “dons” all sport colorful nicknames, many in the Sicilian dialect. Salvatore “Toto” Riina was no exception. Recognized as the “boss of bosses” of the Cosa Nostra, he was also known as “The Beast (La Belva)” for the ruthless bloodbaths he instigated against anti-Mafi a prosecutors and law enforce- ment. Those included the 1992 murders of anti-Mafi a prosecutors Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino. He also was known as “u curto,” Sicilian for “the short one,” for his physical stature. A POWER STRUGGLE IS UNLEASHED: Top anti-Mafi a prosecutors say Riina’s death is sure to spark a power struggle in the Sicilian Mafi a, even if the strict terms of his imprisonment would have prevented him from exer- cising day-to-day control for the last 24 years. Prosecutors won’t discuss who they think the top contenders might be, but long-time Cosa Nostra fugitive Matteo Messina Denaro remains Italy’s most-wanted Mafi oso. The 55-year-old, whose power base is in Trapani, in western Sicily, has evaded arrest since 1993. He is wanted for his role in the bombing assassination of magistrates in the 1990s as well as other Mafi a hits and crimes. FAMILY TIES: Riina had four children. Giovanni is serving life sentence for four murders, while Giuseppe Salvatore “Salvo” Riina is under special surveillance in Padua after serving an eight-year sentence for Mafi a association. Salvo Riina made news in recent years for a prime-time interview on RAI state television and then for traveling to Corleone, against the terms of his prison release, to serve as godfather, against Vatican rules, for a niece. One daughter remains in Corleone, while a second has relocated to Puglia, according to Italian media. THE COSA NOSTRA TODAY: During Riina’s day, the Cosa Nostra was the most powerful of the Italian crime syndicates, controlling an international heroin smuggling ring and declaring war on the Italian government with a bloody campaign against anti-Mafi a magistrates. The Cosa Nostra has lost pre-eminence in recent years, due in part to the state crackdown that either jailed or forced top bosses to hide, giving rise to the ‘ndrangheta, which has infi ltrated businesses in affl uent northern Italy. Some progress has been made in the battle for hearts and minds, with young people in Sicily inspiring many shop- keepers and industrialists there to stop paying the Cosa Nostra protection money. Still, prosecutors say there are signs that Sicily’s Cosa Nostra is again gathering strength. Saturday, November 18, 2017 Carl Sampson, also portrait artist and painter, known as Peo Peo Mox Mox making native drums, tribal (Yellowbird), was the hered- regalia and painting teepees. itary chief of the Walla Walla He enjoyed hunting and Tribe. He passed fi shing, digging away on November roots, picking huck- 15, 2017, in Pend- leberries, and tradi- leton, Oregon. tional dancing at Carl was born on pow wows with his August 19, 1933, family. As a young at Tutuilla Flats man he fi shed at on the Umatilla Celilo Falls on the Indian Reservation, Columbia River. Oregon. His parents Over the many were John and years, Carl and Carrie Abraham Arleta helped take Sampson. He was care of more than married to Marian 30 of their grand- “Arleta” Sampson children, nieces, for 65 years, and for nephews, and the past many years family members they were recog- Sampson who needed their nized as the longest help. married couple in He was the Pendleton Round-Up preceded in death by his Indian Village. mother and father; brothers Carl attended Pendleton Clifford Sampson, Thomas High School and Chemawa Sampson, Pete Sampson Indian School in Salem. He and Darrel “Bozo” Baptiste; served for many years on the son Curtis Sampson; and Umatilla Tribe’s Board of grandson Ryan Eagleheart. Trustees and as the chairman He is survived by his of the General Council. He wife Arleta; daughters Cathy was the Umatilla Tribe’s Sampson-Kruse, Sandy and fi rst tribal housing manager, Linda Sampson; son Don served on the Tribal Health Sampson; and sisters Linnea Commission, Portland Ganuelas, Bonnie Moffet, Area Indian Health Board, and Eloise Baptiste. He loved Umatilla Fish and Wildlife all of his 32 grandchildren, Committee, Columbia 28 great-grandchildren, and River Inter-Tribal Fish one great-great-grandchild. Commission, Healing He had many aunts, uncles, Lodge of the Seven Nations, nieces, nephews, cousins Hanford Advisory Board, and family from the Umatilla and National Congress of Tribe, as well as Yakama, American Indians. He also Warm Springs, Nez Perce, served in the United States Spokane and Colville tribes. Air Force. On Thursday, November He was a strong advocate, 16 at 7 p.m. there was a spokesman, and activist for service in a long tent at protecting and honoring the the family home of Don Tribes’ 1855 treaty with the Sampson, 71790 S. Market United States, protecting Road, Pendleton, Ore. On “Mother Earth” from envi- Friday, November 17 at 7 ronmental degradation and p.m. there will be a Seven pollution, and promoting the Drum Washaat Service at Tribes’ cultural pride and the Mission Longhouse. On educated many about Native Saturday, November 18 at 7 people. He helped carry on a.m. there will be a sunrise the cultural traditions and service at the Mission Long- ceremonies like the Mother’s house, followed by burial Day root feast, huckleberry at Old Agency Cemetery in feasts, memorials, namings, Mission. At noon a dinner funerals, and fi rst food cere- and giveaway will follow at monies for his people. He the Mission Longhouse. For and his wife Arleta were big more information contact supporters of the Nixyaawii Sandy Sampson at 541-429- Community School and 2601. always were there to watch Burns Mortuary of their children, grandchildren, Pendleton is in charge of and great-grandchildren in arrangements. Sign the sports. condolence book at www. He was a well known burnsmortuary.com SCHOLARSHIP Pendleton senior earns $10,000 Pendleton High School senior MaKenzie Noggle was awarded a Renaissance Foundation scholarship for $10,000 at an awards banquet Nov. 14, 2017, in Portland. Noggle was recognized with six other winners from across the state of Oregon. The daughter of Amie Parker, Noggle MaKenzie is currently applying to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts and Oregon State University, and plans to study robotic engineering. She is a member of the PHS robotics team and traveled with them to the FIRST Robotics Champion- ships in Houston, Texas, in April 2017. The Renais- sance Foundation established its fi rst scholarship in 2001. Since then, a number of scholar- ship opportunities have been devel- oped with Oregon schools, focused on fi rst generation college students who are passionate about their fi eld of study and have a high potential to succeed. Pilot Rock May 8, 1948 - Nov. 14, 2017 Jack Raymond Mann, 69, of Pilot Rock died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, in Seattle. He was born May 8, 1948, in Leav- enworth, Wash. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Richard ‘Dick’ Scheibner Athena April 27, 1935 – Nov. 16, 2017 Richard “Dick” Scheibner, 82, of Athena died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at his home. He was born April 27, 1935, in New Augusta, Ind. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 at 12 p.m. at the Athena First Baptist Church. Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Irene A. Reynolds College Place, Wash. April 20, 1917 - Nov. 16, 2017 Irene A. Reynolds, 100, of College Place, Wash., died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at her home. She was born April 20, 1917. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Sharon Trissel Milton-Freewater Sept. 27, 1941 - Nov. 11, 2017 Sharon M. Trissel, 76, of Milton-Freewater died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Milton-Freewater. She was born Sept. 27, 1941. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Joe Brady Howdyshell Pendleton Aug. 18, 1937 - Nov. 16, 2017 Joe Brady Howdyshell, 80, of Pendleton died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Pendleton. He was born Aug. 18, 1937, in Pendleton. Arrangements are being handled by Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com. Georgena G. Rand Dallas, Ore. Feb. 21, 1921 - Nov. 16, 2017 Former Milton-Freewater resident Georgena G. Rand, 96, of Dallas, Ore., died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Dallas. She was born Feb. 21, 1921. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES SATURDAY, NOV. 18 BIEREN, BARBARA — Memorial service at 3 p.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 5209 W. Fifth Ave., Kennewick, Wash. Fellowship and refreshments will follow at the church. BURNS, JINNI — Memorial services at 11 a.m. at Weston-McEwen High School gymnasium, 540 E. Main St., Athena. HIXSON, MONTY — Celebration of life gathering at 2 p.m. at the Pendleton Round-Up Grounds Let ’er Buck Room, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton. MARQUARDT, DOUG — Service at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church, 215 N. Main St., Pendleton. RINEHART, GEORGIA — Celebration of life service at 1 p.m. at the Pendleton Country Club, 69772 S. Highway 395, Pendleton. SAMPSON, CARL — Sunrise service and burial will begin at 7 a.m. at Old Agency Cemetery. A dinner and give- away will follow at noon at Mission Longhouse. THOMPSON, LUONA — Service at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. SUNDAY, NOV. 19 WALKER, JOHN — Memorial service at 3 p.m. at the Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. MONDAY, NOV. 20 BARTMAN, DENISE — Funeral services at 10 a.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Herm- iston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. ZAVALZA, ULISES — Visitation from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., followed by recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. TUESDAY, NOV. 21 ZAVALZA, ULISES — Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can in- clude small photos and, for veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These in- clude information about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at www.eastorego- nian.com/obituaryform, by email to obits@eastoregonian.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the East Oregonian offi ce. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. COMING EVENTS For a complete listing of regional events, visit easternoregonevents.com SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 ALTRUSA HOLIDAY BA- ZAAR, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 West- gate, Pendleton. More than 100 vendors. Raffl e prizes include $2,000 holiday cash and gift bas- kets. Santa will appear in the chil- dren’s area for photos. Admission is $1. Food available for purchase. (Dorothy Bowen 209-390-3578) COMMUNITY THANKSGIV- ING DINNER, 12-2 p.m., Echo Community Methodist Church, 21 N. Bonanza St., Echo. Every- one welcome to free Thanksgiv- ing meal. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/echoo- rchurch. STRAIGHT TALK WITH BECKY MARKS, 2-4 p.m., The Saddle Restaurant, 2220 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Share thoughts with Ward I councilwom- an. (541-276-9147) SAGE CENTER MOVIE EVENT, 2:15 p.m., SAGE Cen- ter, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Watch “The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature.” $3 admission includes popcorn; bottled water and con- cessions available for cash pur- chase. (541-481-7243) WILLOW CREEK SYMPHO- NY CONCERT, 4 p.m., Irrigon Elementary School, 490 S.E. Wy- oming, Irrigon. Inland Northwest Musicians’ preparatory orchestra will perform a variety of music in- cluding “Russian Choral and Over- ture,” “Fiddler’s Day” and “Chop- sticks.” A reception will follow the performance. Free admission, but donations accepted. (Salli Ketch- ersid 541-289-4696) HOLIDAY DIRECT SALES BAZAAR, 4-7 p.m., Fun Fashions Boutique, 165 W. Coe Ave., Stan- fi eld. Convenient holiday shopping with a number of vendors. Free admission. RED KETTLE KICKOFF DIN- NER AND AUCTION, 5:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Dinner, live auc- tion and entertainment. Tickets are $25 each, or $250 for a table of 8. (Darcy Coleman 541-27-3369) “ALL IN THE TIMING”, 7:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. A collection of several one-act com- edies by David Ives about life, love and opportunities both lost and found. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children over 3, available at the box offi ce from noon-2 p.m. M-F, by calling for a reservation or at the door. Not suitable for young children due to mature language and subject matter. (Craig McIn- tosh 541-278-5953) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 PAUL GORHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Masonic Lodge, 1350 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for ages 6-12. Call-in or- ders welcome. (541-276-3760) FAMILY BREAKFAST, 8:30- 9:15 a.m., First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Donations accepted. (541-938- 3854) KIDS KLUB, 9:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. For children of all ages. Includes arts, crafts, mu- sic and more. Free. (Janet Collins 541-938-3854) SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12-1:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and fami- lies. (541-276-8100) “ALL IN THE TIMING”, 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. A collection of several one-act com- edies by David Ives about life, love and opportunities both lost and found. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children over 3, available at the box offi ce from noon-2 p.m. M-F, by calling for a reservation or at the door. Not suitable for young children due to mature language and subject matter. (Craig McIn- tosh 541-278-5953) FALL FUN PARTY, 3-5 p.m., First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. For youth ages fi fth grade and under. Includes games, prizes, movies and holiday crafts. Snacks will be served. Free. (Janet Collins 541- 938-3854) WILLOW CREEK SYMPHO- NY CONCERT, 4 p.m., Helix High School, 120 Main St., Helix. Inland Northwest Musicians’ preparatory orchestra will perform a variety of music including “Russian Choral and Overture,” “Fiddler’s Day” and “Chopsticks.” A reception will follow the performance. Free ad- mission, but donations accepted. (Salli Ketchersid 541-289-4696) COMMUNITY DINNER, 5 p.m., Adams Friendship Center, Main Street, Adams. Turkey, sides and beverages will be provided by the Adams Ladies Club. Attendees are asked to bring a salad, casse- role or dessert to share. Free. ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Half- court basketball. Adults only. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 TOT TIME, 10 a.m., Pendle- ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For chil- dren ages 0-5. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St., Athena. For ages birth to 6. (541-566-2470) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puz- zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541- 276-1926. (541-276-7101) FIRE TRAINING TOWER GRAND OPENING, 12-1 p.m., Fire Station 23, 78760 Westland Road, Hermiston. Ribbon-cutting ceremo- ny, lunch and tours. Free. (Casey White-Zollman 541-278-5839) EMPLOYER PIPELINE PROJECT, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. More than a dozen employers and a group of community advocates will discuss an initiative to promote a homegrown workforce by con- necting high school graduates with employers to fi ll open positions. Everyone welcome. (Susan Bower 541-276-1811) ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop skills and encourage art exploration. (Rober- ta Lavadour 541-278-9201) IRRIGON THANKSGIVING DINNER, 5-7 p.m., Sub Zero Restaurant, 100 W. Highway 730, Irrigon. Free meal for Irrigon resi- dents in need. Food will be served while supplies last. (541-922- 4374) LOTTERY Thursday, Nov. 16 Lucky Lines 01-06-12-15-FREE-20-22- 25-31 Estimated jackpot: $11,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 3-2-0-2 4 p.m.: 4-1-3-6 7 p.m.: 8-5-6-0 10 p.m.: 8-1-8-0 Friday, Nov, 17 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-8-8-4 FIND US ON FACEBOOK facebook.com/scishows