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A6 RECORDS East Oregonian OBITUARIES UPCOMING SERVICES Sami Rae Taylor SATURDAY, JAN. 5 ANGOTTI, CAROLINE — Service at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1308 Washington Ave., La Grande. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at the Milton-Free- water Cemetery. BISSINGER, VIRGINIA — Recitation of the rosary at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfield. COBLENS, BOB — Celebration of life at 2 p.m. at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St., Mil- ton-Freewater. A reception will follow at the Upper 9 on the Milton-Freewater Golf Course. PEGRAM, CORAL — Celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1035 S.E. Ninth St., Hermiston. SMITH, JOHN — Viewing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. STONE, WILLIAM — Memorial service at 1 p.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. TINKER, BOB — Celebration of life from 1-3 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Elks Lodge, 611 N. Main St. VONDERAHE, MARGIE — Funeral services at 10 a.m. at the First Community Church of God, 13 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. Concluding services and interment will follow at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. SUNDAY, JAN. 6 — TUESDAY, JAN. 8 No services scheduled Hermiston May 1, 1945 — Jan. 3, 2019 The Bismarck Tribune/Tom Stromme, File In this May 23, 2018, file photo, then U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke speaks at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, N.D. Outgoing U.S. Interior secretary defends legacy By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. — As former U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke exits Washington chased by eth- ics investigations and crit- icism of his actions favor- ing industry, he told The Associated Press he’s lived up to the conservation ide- als of Teddy Roosevelt and insisted the myriad allega- tions against him will be proven untrue. The former Montana congressman also said he quit President Don- ald Trump’s cabinet on his own terms, despite indica- tions he was pressured by the White House to resign effective Wednesday. During almost two years overseeing an agency responsible for managing 500 million acres of pub- lic lands, Zinke’s broad rollbacks of restrictions on oil and gas drilling were cheered by industry. But they brought a scath- ing backlash from environ- mental groups and Dem- ocratic lawmakers who accused him of putting corporate profits ahead of preservation. In his first interview since stepping down, Zinke said the changes he instituted meshed with Roosevelt’s belief in bal- ance between nature and industry. He added that they were needed in part to unfetter energy compa- nies bound by unreason- able drilling curbs, largely imposed under former President Barack Obama. “Teddy Roosevelt said conservation is as much development as it is preser- vation,” Zinke said, refer- ence a 1910 speech by the Republican president. “Our work returned the Ameri- can conservation ethic to best science, best practices ... rather than an elitist view of non-management that lets nature take its course.” House Democrats plan to put Zinke’s almost two- year tenure under the spot- light with oversight hear- ings beginning next month, said Adam Sarvana, a spokesman for Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona, the Democrat in line to lead the House Natural Resources Committee. The hearings ini- tially will focus on pol- icy changes such as “give- aways” to the oil and gas industry under the lead- ership of Zinke, Sar- vana said. He added they later could be expanded to include the various eth- ics investigations pend- ing against Zinke, a former Navy SEAL and avowed Trump loyalist. The investigations have ranged from a probe into a land deal involving Zinke and the chairman of energy services giant Halliburton, to questions about his deci- sion to reject a casino in Connecticut sought by two tribes. During his interview with the AP, Zinke denied a Washington Post report that Interior Department investigators believe he may have lied to them, which has reportedly prompted an examination of potential criminal vio- lations by the U.S. Justice Department’s public integ- rity section. Several other investi- gations into Zinke con- cluded with no findings of wrongdoing. In one case he was faulted by investiga- tors for violating a depart- ment policy by allowing his wife to ride in govern- ment vehicles with him. That report also said the Interior Department spent more than $25,000 to pro- vide security for the couple during a vacation to Turkey and Greece. For the energy indus- try, Zinke brought relief from rules imposed under Obama that were meant to limit drilling in sensitive wildlife habitat, curb emis- sions of the greenhouse gas carbon monoxide and protect water supplies. Despite the Democrats’ newfound power in Wash- ington after taking con- trol of the House of Rep- resentatives, industry representatives said Zin- ke’s impact will be last- ing. That’s because they involved agency regula- tions rather than congres- sional action and came at the order of Trump, said Dan Naatz, vice presi- dent of government rela- tions for the Independent Petroleum Association of America. Sami Rae Taylor of Hermiston was born May 1, 1945, in Colville, Wash- ington, the daughter of Newell and Jes- sica (Bestrom) Wilson. She passed away sur- rounded by loves ones in Hermis- ton on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the age of 73. Sami met the love of her life, Donald Taylor, Taylor in 1972. The cou- ple was united in marriage on January 23, 1973, in Yakima, Wash. They lived in Wapato, Wash., where they worked a ranch until moving to Hermiston, Ore- gon, in 1976. In Hermiston they built Frasu’s restaurant, which they operated until 1991. In 1990 they opened a sec- ond restaurant in Yakima, Wash. — Marti’s, which they operated for several years. Sami then worked as a manager of Shari’s Restaurant in Hermiston. Next she took a position as an outside sales representa- tive for Sysco Foods while also helping her husband run a cattle ranch in Star- key and a wheat ranch near Cayuse. She was affection- ately known by family and friends as an unstoppable force. When the couple retired they enjoyed many trips to Alaska, Canada, Nevada, the Blue Mountains and the Oregon coast. Sami was an avid supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospi- tal, a horse lover, businesswoman, a loyal friend, and a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is sur- vived by her husband of near 46 years, Don- ald of Hermis- ton; children Ste- phen (Shawna) Taylor of Hermiston, Jamie (Simon) Meacham of Washington, D.C., Angie Lane of Spokane, Wash., and Alise Cor- tez of Dallas, Texas; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sandra. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Jan- uary 11, 2019, in the Burns Mortuary chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Herm- iston, OR 97838. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, fam- ily suggest memorial dona- tions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- pital in memory of Sami Taylor. To leave an online con- dolence for the family please go to www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com DEATHS Ronald Leroy Kellmer Weston July 19, 1936 — Jan. 4, 2019 Ronald Leroy Kellmer, 82, of Weston, died Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at his home. He was born July 19, 1936. Mun- selle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. LEWISTON, Idaho — Local students were named to the 2018 fall semester honor roll at Lewis-Clark State College by earning either President’s List or Dean’s List status. Named to the President’s List: Natalie Campbell of Condon, and Eric R. Coffelt, Jansen Edmiston and Sydnee Miller of Hermiston. Named to the Dean’s List: Allison Mulcare of Pendleton. To qualify for the President’s List students must have a 3.75 grade point average or higher for the semester and take at least 12 graded credits in level 100 classes or above. The Dean’s List uses the same requirements but students must have a GPA between 3.25 and 3.749. 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(Bob Jones 541-938-7028) SUNDAY, JAN. 6 SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12:30-1 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and families. (Casey Brown 541- 276-8100) MONDAY, JAN. 7 Walla Walla WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Get some exercise even when the weather is bad. Free. (Casey Brown 541-276-8100) July 4, 1928 — Dec. 29, 2018 Former Pendleton resident John L. Borgerson, 90, of Walla Walla, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Walla Walla. He was born July 4, 1928. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online guest book at www.burnsmortuary.com MEETINGS MONDAY, JAN. 7 STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. (Karen 541- 922-3137) MILTON-FREEWATER PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. 6:30 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meet- ing. (Lisa Wasson 541-938-8235) HEPPNER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618) TUESDAY, JAN. 8 PENDLETON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, 12 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-8100) PORT OF UMATILLA COMMISSION, 1 p.m., Port of Umatilla offices, 505 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. (541-922-3224) PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Pend- leton Early Learning Center, 455 S.W. 13th St., Pendleton. (541- 969-9466) WESTON CEMETERY BOARD, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-3313) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Li- brary, 418 E. Main St., Athena. For ages birth to 6. (541-566- 2470) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendle- ton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073) 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. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201) FAKE NEWS: HOW TO SPOT IT, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library National Parks area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Learn to use library resources to get good, reliable, dependable infor- mation. Free. (Heather Culley 541-966-0380) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stan- field. (541-449-1254) TRIPLE P DISCUSSION GROUP, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Pend- leton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Gain information in dealing with problem behaviors exhibited by children ages 0-12, includ- ing disobedience (Jan. 8), fighting and aggression (Jan. 15), bedtime routines (Jan. 22) and hassle-free shopping with children (Jan. 29). Free, registration not required. Attend one or all. (541-966- 0380) BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendle- ton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harken- rider Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation. (541- 567-3582) SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle- ton. Gym activities at 3 p.m., life skills at 4 p.m. for middle and high school students. Registration requested. (Su- zanne Moore 541-276-3987) CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Drop in for a group or indi- vidual craft project. All ages. (541-966-0380) PENDLETON LIBRARY BOARD, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Li- brary meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave, Pendleton. (541-966- 0380) ATHENA-WESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT EXECUTIVE SES- SION, 6 p.m., Athena Elementary School, 375 S. Fifth St., Athena. (Paula Warner 541-566-3551) LEXINGTON TOWN COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 425 F St., Lexington. (541-989-8515) PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP, 7 p.m., Pendle- ton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Donna Bigger- staff 541-966-0209) WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9 LOTTERY COMING EVENTS John L. Borgerson UMATILLA MORROW RADIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. (Shawn Halsey 541-966-3774) Local students named to Lewis-Clark honor roll Saturday, January 5, 2019 UKIAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah Community School, 201 Hill St., Ukiah. (541-427-3731) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Irrigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-676-9061) MILTON-FREEWATER CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DIS- TRICT NO. 3, 12 p.m., Milton-Freewater Golf Course restaurant, 301 Catherine St., Milton-Freewater. (541-938-5531) PENDLETON FAÇADE COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community development conference room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Julie Chase 541-966-0204) RIVERSIDE SITE COUNCIL, 5:30 p.m., Riverside High School library, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave., Boardman. 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