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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.
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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
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