RECORDS/COMMUNITY
Saturday, July 31, 2021
DEATH NOTICES
Randy P. Alexander
Pendleton
Jan. 12, 1953 — July 28, 2021
Randy P. Alexander, 68, of Pendleton, died Wednesday,
July 28, 2021, at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1953, in
Pendleton. A viewing service is Monday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m.
at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Burial to follow at Agency
Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pend-
leton. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com.
Michael Kenneth ‘Mike’ Arterburn
Umatilla
Sept. 21, 1949 — July 27, 2021
Michael Kenneth Arterburn, 71, of Umatilla, died Tues-
day, July 27, 2021, at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1949, in
Wood River, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Cath-
olic Church, Hermiston. A private family burial will follow
at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is
in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Peter James LaCoursiere
Hermiston
Aug. 1, 1956 — July 28, 2021
Peter James LaCoursiere, 64, of Hermiston, died Wednes-
day, July 28, 2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1956, in
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. A private family gathering will
be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange-
ments. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Doris Jeane Walker
Milton-Freewater
Jan. 7, 1926 — July 27, 2021
Doris Jeane Walker, 95, of Milton-Freewater, died Tues-
day, July 27, 2021, in College Place. She was born Jan. 7, 1926.
Arrangements are with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of
Milton-Freewater.
UPCOMING SERVICES
SATURDAY, JULY 31
SUNDAY, AUG. 1
GALENBECK, CATHERINE
— Funeral service at 3 p.m. at
St. Andrew’s Mission, 48022
St. Andrews Road, Mission,
followed by a reception.
MESSENGER, FRANK — Cele-
bration of life from 5-8 p.m. at
Maxwell Siding Event Center,
145 N. First Place, Hermiston.
MILLER, KY — Memorial mass
at 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church, 565 W. Herm-
iston Ave., Hermiston. A gath-
ering to share stories will follow
at the church parish hall.
ROSS, FRANK — Celebration
of life from 3:30-6 p.m. at the
Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S.
Main St.
CALDWELL, RONNIE — Cele-
bration of life from 1-4 p.m. at
Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co.,
403 S. Main St., Pendleton.
KINCAID, JAMIE — Celebra-
tion of life from 1-3 p.m. at
Vanderbeck Valley Farm, 37791
S. Highway 213, Mount Angel.
MONDAY, AUG. 2
ALEXANDER, RANDY — View-
ing service at 10 a.m. at Burns
Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton . Burial to follow at
Agency Cemetery, Mission.
TUESDAY, AUG. 3
MONAHAN, BILLIE — Grave-
side service at 10 a.m. at Olney
Cemetery, Pendleton.
Reading colors
your world
ERIN
MCCUSKER
LIBRARIES PROVIDE —
COUNT Y WIDE!
Libraries are open! While
the temperatures have been
high, your libraries are stay-
ing cool. With the Summer
Reading Program – Reading
Colors Your World – librar-
ies have been keeping their
communities connected,
captivated and cool.
Libraries have been
providing Summer Reading
Programs for years. Each
year has a different theme
and typically there is a chal-
lenge for readers of all ages
to read as much as they can.
Why would libraries do this
every year? Why is summer
reading important?
We all know that it is criti-
cal for babies and young chil-
dren to be read to in order to
develop literacy skills. These
early literacy skills provide a
strong foundation for school
and life success. When chil-
dren get into school and
are reading on their own,
summer reading has many
benefits.
Studies have shown that
children can lose up to two
months of learning progress
if they don’t read during the
summer. This is called the
“summer slide.” The good
news is that children who
participate in the libraries’
Summer Reading Programs
and read at least six books,
score higher in reading and
math when they return to
school in the Fall. https://
www.ireadprogram.org/
resources/prevent-summer-
slide
The Dominican Univer-
sity IMLS-funded research
st udy: P ublic Librar y
Summer Reading Programs
Close the Reading Gap,
provides information about
the valuable and vital role
that library Summer Read-
ing Programs play for read-
ers of all ages. “Young people
experience learning losses
when they don’t engage in
educational activities during
the summer. Research span-
ning 100 years shows that
students typically score
lower on standardized tests
at the end of summer vaca-
tion than they do on the same
tests at the beginning of the
summer. Libraries are part
of the solution.” See the full
report here: https://www.
ireadprogram.org/content/
documents/report.pdf
Your public library is a
wonderful experience for
members of the whole family.
Books and stories are avail-
able in formats for everyone’s
reading preference – print,
electronic, audio and more.
There are programs that
will build creativity, literacy
skills and lifelong learning.
Your friendly and skilled
library staff are ready to help
you get the right resource to
solve whatever your informa-
tion question is.
“There’s so much to see,
so much to do at your library!
There’s no better place to
take your kids. The library
is a place to learn, read and
have fun…a place the whole
family can enjoy. In fact,
more than 82 million chil-
dren attend library programs
every year.” https://www.
ireadprogram.org/resources/
prevent-summer-slide
Join the fun – visit your
library to “Color Your
World,” avoid the “summer
slide” and keep cool! For
more information, stop by
your local library or find a
link at https://www.ucsld.
org.
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Contact community writer
Tammy Malgesini at tmalge-
sini@eastoregonian.com or
541-564-4539.
East Oregonian
A7
Communities gear up for National Night Out
By TAMMY
MALGESINI
East Oregonian
UMATILLA COUNTY
— National Night Out
encourages people to get
out to meet their neighbors.
The initiative’s mission is to
help promote police-com-
munity partnerships.
NNO helps create safer
communities as residents
become familiar with
what’s happening in their
neighborhoods. In addition,
it provides a relaxed atmo-
sphere to interact with law
enforcement personnel and
other first responders.
National Night Out
(www.natw.org) is Tuesday,
Aug. 3. Local celebrations
include:
HERMISTON
TIME: Evening.
WHERE: Neighbor-
hoods throughout the city.
Tammy Malgesini/East Oregonian
Leading up to Hermiston’s National Night Out festivities,
the Ince family — Kevin, Keaton, 13, Jackson, 6, Dallaz, 7,
Kailey, 12, and Melissa — found the golden medallion. As
winners, they will host a neighborhood block party with
police personnel and city officials serving ice cream Tues-
day, Aug. 3, 2021, at Highland Summit Park.
WHAT: First respond-
ers and city officials will
visit block parties, cookouts
and gatherings throughout
the community.
QUESTIONS: Tim
Miears at 541-667-5112 or
tmiears@hermiston.or.us.
ECHO
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: George Park.
WHAT: Free barbe-
cue dinner, bingo, a bike
rodeo, games, raffle draw-
ings and announcement of
the Neighbor of the Year
Award (nominations must
be turned in by Aug. 1 at
Echo City Hall).
QUESTIONS:
541-376-8411.
UMATILLA
TIME: 6-9 p.m.
W H E R E: Vi l l a ge
Square Park.
WHAT: Music, food,
games, activities and give-
aways.
QUESTIONS:
541-922-3226.
———
Contact community
writer Tammy Malgesini
at tmalgesini@eastore-
gonian.com or 541-564-
4532.
Have executive leadership experience and
a commitment to restoring salmon and
protecting tribal treaty fishing rights?
The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is seeking a dynamic,
high-level strategic thinker, a great spokesperson, and an effective
manager to serve as its Executive Director.
Help guide the organization tasked to provide technical assistance and
coordinate the fisheries management responsibilities of its four
member tribes—the Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce.
Be a part of the tribal effort to put fish back in the rivers
and protect the watersheds where they live.
To see complete position details, visit:
www.critfc.org/executive
Position closes August 31.
COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION
YAK AMA · UMATILLA · WARM SPRINGS · NEZ PER CE
Por tland, Oregon · www.critfc.org · (503) 238-0667
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