RECORDS/COMMUNITY
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
PUBLIC SAFETY
MONDAY
8:26 a.m. — The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received
several reports of criminal mischief, starting with Elliott Memo-
rial Park on South Water and East Wallace streets, Weston. Sub-
sequent reports came in from properties on East Main Street,
Athena, including at the Doubletree Restaurant & Lounge.
10:24 a.m. — Pendleton’s code enforcement officer checked
on violations throughout the town much of the day, from
neighborhoods on the North Hill to properties on Southeast
Kirk and Jay avenues to Tutuilla Creek Road.
1:37 p.m. — A caller on Lewis and Clark Drive, Boardman,
reported three suspicious-acting individuals — one female,
two males — took photos of property there, left in a newer
white Ford Explorer and in 35 minutes were back, wandering
around on the property. The caller also said one male had a gun
holster on his belt.
4:19 p.m. — Pendleton police responded to a report of a
burglary on the 1500 block of Southeast Alexander Place. Offi-
cers arrested a 24-year-old man and 23-year-old woman for
trespassing and on warrants.
6:58 p.m. — A resident outside Weston on Watts Road
reported he returned and found someone burglarized his
home.
6:58 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to a report of an
assault on the 1500 block of Northwest 11th Street.
8:59 p.m. — A 911 caller reported an occupant in a turquoise
four-door sedan shot a gun out of the vehicle at Highway 395
South and Rockwell Road, Pendleton. Law enforcement did not
find the vehicle or shooting suspect.
9:26 p.m. — A caller reported possible drug deals involving
the occupants of a silver Honda CRV that parks at a house on
Southeast Utah Avenue, Irrigon.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
•Stanfield police arrested Anthony Len Haigh, 24, of Stan-
field, for felony driving while suspended/revoked.
BRIEFLY
Stanfield blasts off with movie night
STANFIELD — Movies in the Park will feature a free
screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy” on Thursday at
dusk (about 9 p.m.) at Bard Park, Stanfield.
People are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair
and enjoy the 2014 action adventure flick. Rated PG-13,
the movie stars Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel and Bradley Coo-
per. It was nominated for two Oscars.
For more information, call the Stanfield Public Library
at 541-449-1254.
Health fair offers extra dose of fun
HERMISTON — Face painting, a photo booth and
free tacos are all a part of the Mirasol Health Fair.
Childhood immunizations and sports physicals are
available to youths who are accompanied by a parent or
guardian. In addition, they must have their immunization
records with them.
The free event is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Mirasol Family Health Center, 589 N.W. 11th St., Herm-
iston. For questions, contact jessicajohn@yvfwc.org or
541-567-1717.
Teens to take aim with laser tag
STANFIELD — An evening of laser tag and pizza is
available to area teens Monday, July 29 from 9-11 p.m.
at Bard Park. It’s open to youths in sixth through 12th
grade. The cost is $15 per person.
Youths who attend three summer lunches this week
will receive free entry to the laser tag event. The free
lunches are Monday through Friday from noon to
12:30 p.m. at the library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield.
There is no charge for meals for kids 0-18.
For more information, call 541-449-1254.
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OBITUARIES
Wade Forrest Drury
Edith Mae Fusselman
Bend
August 7, 1956 — May 18, 2019
Milton-Freewater
December 9, 1934 — July 20, 2019
Wade Forrest Drury, 62,
of Bend, died May 18, 2019,
at his home in Bend.
Wade was born August
7, 1956, in The Dalles,
Oregon, to Bud John
McCaughey and Klara
June Drury. He graduated
from Cascade Locks High
School, and served three
years in the U.S. Navy.
Wade worked as a diesel
mechanic. He moved from
Hermiston to Bend in 2000.
His hobbies included
hunting and fishing.
Survivors include sons
Curtis Drury and Ryan
Drury; nine grandchil-
dren; and siblings Mitch-
ell Drury, Renae White,
Kevin McCaughey, Car-
olin McCaughey and April
Kawasaki. He was prede-
ceased by his parents, and
son Kevin Drury.
No services are planned
at this time.
Niswonge r-Rey nold s
Funeral Home of Bend is
handling
arrangements.
Leave an online condolence
at
www.niswonger-reyn-
olds.com/obituary
Christine Mary ‘Chris’ Godwin
Springfield
September 14, 1920 — July 17, 2019
Christine Mary “Chris” they owned Griffin-God-
Godwin, longtime Herm- win Auto Yard. She didn’t
iston, Oregon, resident, of know much about cars when
Springfield, Oregon, was she started, but was a quick
born on Septem-
learner and made
ber 14, 1920, in
a lot of friends
Savannah, Ten-
during the wreck-
ing yard time.
nessee. She died
Chris was a
on July 17, 2019, in
life member of
Springfield, Ore-
gon, at the age of
the Eastern Star
98 years.
and really enjoyed
Chris was one
the
friendship
of eight children
and especially the
Godwin
born to Robert and
Easter Monday
Rigie (Haggard)
Luncheon and the
House. In April of 1939 she Hat Parade. She was very
married Sam L. Godwin in accomplished in all types
Corinth, Mississippi. Sam of crafts, especially crochet,
had been traveling the entire and made lots of different
country looking for carpen- things to give away. She
ter work during the Depres- loved to go to garage sales
sion. Sam met Chris when and greatly supported the
she was 15 years old, and local economy.
vowed that he would come
Chris is survived by her
back and marry her when sons, Larry and his wife
she grew up. He then left for Shirley, Oxnard Calif., and
the Northwest for work, and Dale and his wife Ellen,
true to his word came back Eugene, Oregon, five grand-
two years later to marry her. children, three great-grand-
Three years later, in children and numerous
1941, they moved to Klam- nieces and nephews.
ath Falls, Oregon, with their
She was preceded in
2-year-old son Larry. They death by her husband of 65
then moved to Hermiston in years, Sam, in 2005, her par-
1942. Sam worked as a car- ents, and seven siblings.
penter building the build-
A funeral service will
ings at the Umatilla Army be held on Saturday, July
Depot. They spent time 27, 2019, at 3 p.m. at Burns
in Kennewick, Washing- Mortuary chapel, Hermis-
ton, building the Hanford ton, Oregon. Burial will fol-
Hotel. After moving back to low at the Hermiston Ceme-
Hermiston, Chris and Sam tery, Hermiston, Oregon.
Please share memories
made quite a team building
a bunch of houses, commer- of Chris with her family at
cial buildings, and schools burnsmortuaryhermiston.
all over Eastern Oregon. com
Chris was the painter, book-
Arrangements by Burns
keeper and general gopher. Mortuary of Hermiston,
During the 1960s and 1970s Oregon.
Watermelon festival offers slices of family fun
Edith Mae Fusselman of
Milton-Freewater passed
away on July 20, 2019, at
Milton-Freewater Health
and Rehabilitation at the
age of 84 years.
A funeral service will
be held on Friday, July
26, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at
the Bethel Assembly of
God Church, 342 S. Wil-
bur, in Walla Walla. Inter-
ment will follow at the Mil-
ton-Freewater Cemetery
in Milton-Freewater. A
potluck reception will be
held at the church follow-
ing the services. Visitation
for family and friends will
be held on Thursday, July
25, 2019, from 7-9 p.m. at
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral
Home, 902 S. Main,
Milton-Freewater.
Memorial contributions
may be made to St. Jude
Children’s Hospital in care
of the funeral home.
Edith Mae Billings was
born in Antlers, Pushma-
taha County, Oklahoma,
on December 9, 1934, to
Paul Daniel and Edith
Irene Billings, followed by
two brothers, Paul Melvin
and James Monroe. Edith’s
first few years were spent
in Oklahoma until they
moved to Southern Califor-
nia for a short time. They
then moved to Spray, Ore-
gon, where she attended
school from the eighth
grade, graduating from
Spray High School.
In 1953, Edith married
Jacob Peabody to whom
three children were born:
Beverly Elaine, Eddie Lee,
and Lisa Renee. That mar-
riage ended in 1963. Febru-
ary 8, 1964, Edith married
Victor Fusselman, who had
two children, Victor Jr. and
Evelyn Cheryl. The fol-
lowing year a son, Jeffrey
Wayne, was born to this
couple.
Edith worked at vari-
ous jobs including a branch
of agriculture for the fed-
eral government. She was
an avid bowler, going to
state tournaments and was
a bowling instructor. Edith
owned and operated John
Day Music Store and later
was operator of the John
Day Sea Food Market.
Edith spent many years as
a babysitter.
Edith taught Sunday
school in the Assembly of
God Church where she was
a faithful member most of
her life. Edith loved music
and learned guitar, mando-
lin, and accordion. Edith
and Victor sang specials at
church and funerals, and
ministered at the Washing-
ton State Penitentiary in
Walla Walla, Washington.
Edith entered Cascade
Assisted Living in July
2017. Later that year she
transferred to Milton-Free-
water Health and Rehabil-
itation where she passed
away on July 20, 2019.
Edith was preceded
in death by her par-
ents, Paul and Edith, and
grandson, Byron Fus-
selman. She is survived
by her husband Victor,
six children, two broth-
ers, 16 grandchildren, 43
great-grandchildren, and
three great-great-grand-
children.
To leave a condolence
online, visit www.mun-
sellerhodes.com.
DEATH NOTICE
Dorothy Elaine Abenroth
Walla Walla
Oct. 27, 1927 — July 22, 2019
Dorothy Elaine Abenroth, 91, of Walla Walla, died
Monday, July 22, 2019, in Walla Walla. She was born
Oct. 27, 1927. Arrangements are pending with Mun-
selle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater.
UPCOMING SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
No services scheduled
THURSDAY, JULY 25
FUSSELMAN, EDITH — Visitation for family
and friends from 7-9 p.m. at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral
Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater.
MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
IRRIGON — Watermel-
ons take center stage on Sat-
urday during the Irrigon
Watermelon Festival.
In addition to water-
melon by the slice (50
cents) and a seed-spitting
contest (4 p.m.), the festival
features a parade (10 a.m.),
vendor booths, a car show
and stage entertainment.
In its 35th year, the fes-
tival kicks off Saturday
with a full breakfast from
6:30-9:30 a.m. for $5. Food
can also be purchased à la
carte.
Individuals or groups
who haven’t signed up for
the parade can still register
Saturday morning begin-
ning at 8 a.m. The parade,
which starts downtown at
10 a.m., will wind its way to
Irrigon Marina Park where
the festival takes place.
Ribbons will be awarded to
winning entries.
Event coordinator Char-
lene Cooley said lots of
donations have come in for
the raffle. People have a
chance to win everything
from a 50-inch TV (and
other items from the Wal-
Mart Distribution Center),
a Tillamook gift basket,
and gift cards from local
businesses. In addition,
tickets for activities/events
are up for grabs, includ-
ing the Tri-City Ameri-
cans, Tri-City Dust Dev-
ils, Farm-City Pro Rodeo,
Pendleton Round-Up, Sil-
verwood Theme Park and
the Portland Spirit. Tickets
are $1 each or six for $5.
The winner doesn’t have to
be present.
East Oregonian
MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m.,
Bartholomew Government Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner.
(Roberta Lutcher 541-676-9061)
HERMISTON LIBRARY BOARD, 4 p.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
THURSDAY, JULY 25
SALVATION ARMY ADVISORY BOARD, 12 p.m., Salvation
Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-3369)
MILTON-FREEWATER LIBRARY BOARD, 4 p.m., Milton-Free-
water Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater.
(541-938-5531)
UMATILLA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m.,
Umatilla County Justice Center, 4700 N.W. Pioneer Place, Pend-
leton. (541-278-6252)
MONDAY, JULY 29
MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Ione Commu-
nity Church, 470 E. Main St., Ione. (Tonia Adams 541-676-2942)
TUESDAY, JULY 30
MORROW COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Bar-
tholomew Government Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner.
(541-922-4624)
EO Photo, File
Tony Sexton and Clara Funk enjoy watermelon during a past Irrigon Watermelon Festival. In
its 35th year, the event is Saturday at Irrigon Marina Park.
Also, the annual 50-50
raffle offers an opportunity
to go home with a pocket
full of cash. Be sure to buy
a commemorative event
button for $2 for a chance
to win.
Park activities include
KnockerBall, watermelon
bowling with mini-mel-
ons, a giant waterslide and
Morrow County Sheriff’s
Office marine boat rides.
Also, nearly 40 vendors
booths have registered.
“That’s the most we’ve
had,” Cooley said. “There’s
every kind of craft you can
think of.”
Also, Cooley said busi-
ness
and
commercial
booths will be on hand,
including the Morrow
County Health Depart-
ment. They will have a
giant colon on display. In
addition to providing infor-
mation about colon health,
Cooley said people can
actually walk through it.
Stage
entertainment
includes Gems & Gents
(11:30 a.m.), a Lip Sync
Contest (1 p.m.), Round-Up
City Cloggers (2 p.m.), car
show awards (3:30 p.m.),
Blue Mountain Old-Time
Fiddlers (4:30 p.m.) and
comedian Jerry Miner
(5:30 p.m.).
The event headliners are
The Wasteland Kings, who
perform rock and alt-coun-
try. The La Grande-based
band will perform at noon,
2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Desert Sounds Entertain-
ment will crank things
up with a DJ street dance
beginning at 9 p.m.
Cooley expressed appre-
ciation for Bellinger Farms.
She called the partnership
with them “fabulous.”
“They are generous
enough to give us melons,”
she said. “We let them
know our needs and they
accommodate us.”
For more information,
including a full schedule,
search Facebook. For ques-
tions, call 541-571-8541 or
541-561-6469.
———
Contact Community Edi-
tor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
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A Collectors West Gun & Knife Show!
August 3 rd & 4 th
Pendleton
Convention Center
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