1. law, govt and politics
2. government
3. embassies and consulates

A4
Friday, August 1, 2014
The Wenatchee World
North Central Washington
Washington farm, orchard laborers stuck at border
Death Notices
Backlog of two-day visa requests for legal workers taking up to two weeks to fulfill
PATRICIA
THERESA CREGER
The Spokesman-Review
rules for advertising the jobs,
recruiting and payment.
Central Washington
Since 2007, however, the
orchards, which have
number of H2A workers has
battled smoke and flames
grown by at least 25 percent
from July’s wildfires, may
a year as farmers are able to
have a new problem to
hire reliable, experienced
contend with in August as
temporary employees and the
apple harvest starts.
workers can make as much
Legal workers from Mexico in one month in the United
who are needed to pick
States as they make in a year
apples and pears might be
in their home country, he said.
blocked or delayed at the
Typically, the association
border because of problems
has the recruited workers
with the State Department’s
arrive at a border crossing like
computerized visa system.
Tijuana on a Monday morning
More than a dozen workers to present identification and
destined for Washington
file their paperwork, which
farms and orchards are
the State Department checks.
currently stuck on the other
By Tuesday afternoon, the
side of the border. A process
checks are complete and the
that normally takes two days workers are ferried to the
currently can take two weeks, border crossing, where there’s
a state department spokesa second check before they’re
woman said.
cleared to enter the United
Nicole Thompson, the
States. They get in a waiting
spokeswoman, said problems bus supplied by the employer
began early in July, and there’s and make the trip north. They
no estimate yet on when they are paid from the time they
will be fixed. “We are definite- leave their homes.
ly making progress,” she said,
Some of the association’s
although the backlog for visa
recruited workers who arrived
requests continues to grow.
on July 7 were told there was
The problem for the
a problem and only 15 of 40
workers who want to come
workers could get visas on
to the country legally and the
July 8. The remainder didn’t
farms that need them could
get visas until two days later.
explode this month.
The following week, there
“I’ve got more than 1,000
were more delays. This week,
workers scheduled to come
16 workers have been stuck at
in the first three weeks of
the border unable to cross.
August,” said Dan Fazio,
Initially the association was
director of the Washington
told the delay was a result
Farm Labor Association,
of the humanitarian crisis
which helps farms and
involving unaccompanied
orchards connect with
minors crossing the border
eligible workers in Mexico
illegally, Fazio said. Later,
and other foreign countries.
the delays were attributed to
“The system is broken.”
computer problems.
The workers are trying to
Thompson said the delays
come to the United States
have “absolutely nothing
legally with an H2A visa,
to do” with the unaccomwhich allows them to work
panied minors, who are
temporarily at jobs that
crossing illegally and without
no American wants. The
visas. Early in the month the
program, created by the 1986
department began having
immigration law, is cumberproblems with its computer
some, Fazio said, and was
system, known as CCD, that
unpopular with Washington
issues visas. The system
farmers until the middle of
is old and was due for an
the last decade because of
update, but the new software
1
PM
Bloomsday
by Steven Dietz
7
PM
The
Change Room
by Carly Mensch
that was installed has trouble
working with the database.
“We’ve never had a problem
like this before,” she said.
The department is
giving priority to visas for
permanent immigration,
adoptions and people from
countries like Afghanistan
who previously worked
for the U.S. government,
Thompson said. It is issuing
other visas for emergencies
on a case-by-case basis.
One reported beneficiary
of such emergency treatment
was Daniel Radcliffe, the
British actor who played
There are so many benefits to
pre-arranging a funeral.
Financial • Reduced Survivor Burden • Peace of Mind
662-1561
E.G. “Butch” Manry
Writer’s Workshops
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts proudly offers workshops by two of
America’s premier stage and screen writers as part of The Icicle Creek
New Play Festival 2014.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Carly Mensch — writer and producer for the TV series,
Nurse Jackie and Weeds and plays including Now Circa
Then and All Hail Hurricane Gordo.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Steven Dietz — prolific playwright of some of the most
produced plays in America including Still Life with Iris,
and with many playwriting awards and commissions to
his credit.
To register, call (509) 548-6347
7409 ICICLE ROAD, LEAVENWORTH
Patricia Theresa Creger,
74, of East Wenatchee, died
Wednesday, July 30, 2014.
Arrangements are by
Telford’s Chapel of the Valley,
East Wenatchee.
wenatcheeworld.com
Mailed in state:
$19
Mailed out of state: $21
Published daily except Monday, Saturday and Christmas by The World Publishing Co., 14 N. Mission St.,
Wenatchee, WA 98801. Periodical postage paid at Wenatchee, WA. (USPS 674-340) POSTMASTER:
Send address changes to The Wenatchee World, Circulation Department, P.O. Box 1511, Wenatchee, WA
98807. The World is a member of Certified Audit of Circulation.
The Wenatchee World uses recycled newsprint and soy ink.
Visit wenatcheeworld.com
to view tributes & sign guestbooks online.
B. (Bonnie) Morgyn Taylor
January 29, 1925 ~ July 25, 2014
August 9, 1951 ~ July 9, 2014
E.G. “Butch” Manry left this earth
on July 25, 2014, to be with his loving
wife of 67 years and into the loving
arms of their savior, our Lord Jesus
Christ. Butch was born on January
29, 1925, in Salem, AR to Fred
and Lula Manry. He had one sister,
Eula May, and one brother, Bob. He
finished high school in Arkansas.
Then, in 1941, moved to Washington
with his family. In 1943, he enlisted
in the United States Navy and
finished basic training in Farragut,
ID. After that, he went to Palo Alto, CA
for advanced training and then to the Admiralty Islands, where he
served until 1946. In 1945, Butch went home on leave and met
and married the love of his life, Geneva Copeland, to whom he
was married for 67 years, until her passing in August, 2013. He
spent some time on a ship in Discovery Bay, then Pier 91 in Seattle,
before being honorably discharged in 1946. After being discharged,
Butch and his wife came back to Wenatchee to start a family. He
worked on Rock Island Dam, then Bennit’s Garage, before owning
and operating Doneen Garage and Parking. He then went to work
for Joe Welty Ford as the Sales Manager until he retired in 1985, to
spend time with his wife, who had medical problems.
When he retired, he and his wife leased out their home for a year,
purchased a travel trailer and went to Florida. Along the way, they
made many special stops to visit old friends and family. Butch loved
to play golf and for many years played
with three special golf buddies, who
sadly all preceded him in death; he
continued to play until he physically
could no longer do so. Butch also
loved to fish and bird hunt. Many
times he would get up early in the
morning and go fishing, and still
be back in time for Sunday service.
Butch was a member of Wenatchee
Valley Baptist Church for 50 years.
He served as a Deacon of the church
for 35 years, and Church Treasurer
for 25. He was also a Sunday School
Director, Teacher, and did other ministries during his membership.
Butch also served a four year term on the Executive Board of the
Northwest Baptist Convention.
Butch was a devout Christian, a caring loving husband, a wonderful
father and a terrific friend. He will be missed by all, but we know that
he is truly in a better place. He is now pain free, and happy in the
arms of his loving wife and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Butch is survived by three children, Gloria Osborn of Wenatchee,
WA, Patsy Vail of Oak Harbor, WA, and Randy Manry of Wenatchee,
WA; ten grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death is his sister, Eula
May Kelly; and his parents, Fred and Lula Manry.
A Committal Service for Butch will be held Monday, August 4,
2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wenatchee City Cemetery Mausoleum.
There will be a time of sharing after at 1636 Meadow Ridge Drive,
Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Telford’s Chapel of the Valley,
East Wenatchee, WA.
B. (Bonnie) Morgyn
Taylor, 62, a kind,
intelligent, loyal, and
beautiful soul, passed
away much too soon,
on Wednesday, July 9,
2014. Morgyn was born
on August 9, 1951, and
raised in Cashmere,
WA, by her mom and
dad, Lois and Bill
Forte, and her special
Gramma, Mabel Taylor.
She grew up in her
family’s beloved house on the Wenatchee River, a place where she
came back to visit many, many times throughout the years. Upon
graduating from Cashmere High School in 1969, she moved to
Seattle, WA to attend the University of Washington — forever a proud
Husky! Soon moving to Los Angeles, CA, she became a respected
businesswoman in the field of finance, working 35 years for the
same company. Morgyn loved traveling and also spent many happy
times on Maui with the Ballinger family. She was an avid theater
fan, often going to New York to see the latest production. Morgyn
looked forward every year to attending the Monterey Jazz Festival.
Christmases were either spent with her family in Cashmere, where
Morgyn loved being embraced by both sides of the large Stoltenberg
family, or in California with her other family, the Ballinger’s, who
also considered her part of their family! She was loved by many.
Another favorite holiday in the Taylor-Forte family was Memorial Day.
Beginning with Gramma Mabel, then Lois and Bill, Morgyn continued
to carry the torch for American Legion Post #64 in Cashmere.
Rain or shine, Morgyn would help and/or simply just be there to
honor the veterans on Memorial Day at the Cashmere Cemetery.
Walking through the flower-decorated cemetery later in the day, tiny
American flags waving in the breeze, was a time honored tradition
with Morgyn. She was so very proud of her dad, “Big Bill,” who
served at Pearl Harbor during WWII. When he was ailing, Morgyn
was by his side, loving him and fighting for the best medical care
available. When Lois could no longer live on her own, Morgyn was
by her side, loving her, and again, searching for the best alternative.
She gave devoted attention to her mom and dad, sometimes from
afar in California, but also on extended visits to Cashmere. Although
extremely independent, Morgyn was fierce in her love and loyalty for
those she cared about. And, being forthright (often with wit), she
didn’t hesitate to tell you so if need be!
Recently, Morgyn came to Wenatchee to be with her mom, Lois,
who was ill and who then passed away on May 7, 2014. Still in
Cashmere, and not feeling well herself, Morgyn soon received a
terminal diagnosis, passing away on July 9, 2014. Her last weeks
were spent in Palm Springs, CA at the home of dear friends, John
Ballinger and Rod Davis, where she was lovingly cared for during
this time. You will be dearly missed Morgyn.
Morgyn is remembered by family and friends: Nancy Bruehl,
Suzanne Hoskinson, Teri Johnson, Flo Stoltenberg, John Ballinger,
Rod Davis, Jan and Ric Evans, Julie Armstrong, Mike Oliphant, Jesus
Anaya, and Juan Jimemez, along with many others.
Please join us to celebrate, honor, and remember together, the
lives of both Morgyn and Lois on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at 11:00
a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Cashmere. In lieu of flowers,
we think Morgyn would appreciate, if you desire, a donation in her
name to the American Legion, Revlon Breast Cancer Foundation, or
a local non-profit that helps women recover from violence.
April 18, 1975 ~ July 29, 2014
• NEW! •
Lobby hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Circulation phone hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Call: 663-5161 or 1-800-572-4433
Fax: 662-5413
Classified: 661-1111
Newsroom: 665-1164
IN MEMORIAM
Douglas Roy Winberg
Be the first to hear these plays!
Tickets – $12 each or $20 for both plays.
On sale now at Icicle.org or call (509) 548-6347.
Harry Potter, who was
delayed for a day in Toronto
on his way to Los Angeles for
Comic-Con. Thompson said
she couldn’t comment on any
individual visa case.
Douglas Roy Winberg, of Moscow,
ID, died unexpectedly on Tuesday,
July 29, 2014, at his home. He was
39 years old. Doug was born April 18,
1975, in Seattle, WA to Rhea Mann
Winberg and Robert John Winberg.
He grew up in Edmonds, WA,
graduated from Edmonds-Woodway
High School in 1994, and went on to
attend Edmonds Community College
and Spokane Falls Community
College. In 2006, Doug accepted a
position at the University of Idaho
as Instrumentation Supervisor in
the Chemistry Department. On January 7, 2012, at Meadowinds,
he married his loving and devoted wife, Nancy Cheadle, of East
Wenatchee, WA. Doug had a great sense of humor and an infectious
smile. He enjoyed fixing electronics and had a collection of vintage
radios and rotary dial telephones. He loved living in the Palouse
area and could often be found riding his bike and hiking with his
family, or hunting treasures at yard sales and thrift stores. He is also
known for his scrumptious grilled plank salmon.
Doug is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; his one year old son,
Daniel Paul; his mother, Rhea; brother, Jeffrey J. Winberg of Mount
Vernon, WA; nephew, J.J. Winberg; sister, April M. Miklautsch
(Dietrich) of Sammamish, WA; and nephews, Landon, Kyler and
Trey Miklautsch. Doug is also survived by a large extended family of
aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, neighbors, co-workers, and friends,
especially his very dear friend, Frank Ramirez. Doug was preceded
in death by his father in 1992.
A private Burial was held at Moscow Cemetery on Friday, August
1, 2014. The family asks that you join them at the Moscow Church
of the Nazarene on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. for a
Celebration of Doug’s Life, followed by a reception in the Fellowship
Hall. There will also be an additional Celebration of Life held at
a later date in the Puget Sound area, details to follow. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Dave
Thomas Foundation for Adoption or PATH Foster Care Program.
Arrangements with Short’s Funeral Chapel, Moscow and online
condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.
George Robert “Bob” Siebert
February 15, 1938 ~ July 23, 2014
George Robert “Bob” Siebert, 76, longtime
Quincy, WA resident, died Wednesday, July 23,
2014, in Avalon Care Center in Othello, WA. Bob
was born February 15, 1938, in Jamestown,
ND to Martha (Braasch) and George Siebert.
Bob is survived by his wife, Patricia (Smith)
SiebertofQuincy, WA; sister,EileenAipperspach
of Jamestown, ND; son, Kieth (Jody) Siebert
of Quincy, WA; step-children, Betty (George)
Garcia of Burlington, WA, Karl Baughman
of Quincy, WA, Robin (Tim) Throne of Lake
Stevens, WA and Kent Baughman of Quincy, WA; 15 grandchildren;
32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was
preceded in death by his parents; seven siblings; stepdaughter,
Cindy Garcia of Quincy, WA; and two great-granddaughters, Josefina
Garcia and McKenzie Baughman.
Bob’s family will celebrate his life during a private
gathering at a later date in Quincy, WA. Please share your
memories of Bob and sign his online guest register at
www.carverfamilyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Carver
Family Funeral Home, Moses Lake, WA.
MEMORIAL POLICY (Paid Notices)
Memorials provide a personal way to commemorate a loved one’s life.
Memorials in The Wenatchee World are paid notices. For pricing, call 661-6373
or email [email protected]. Full color photos are also available.
The advertising department will accept written memorials until 3:00 p.m. the
day prior to publication except Saturdays. The Wenatchee World understands
that the passing of a loved one can reprepresent a busy and stressful time for
those who are involved in making final arrangements. Assistance in writing a
memorial is available from your funeral director or from The Wenatchee World.
For more information about memorials, please call 661-6373.
Cards of Thanks are an effective and caring way of saying thank you. For rates
and scheduling information, please call. 661-6373.
When you place a memorial or news obituary, your notice also appears on The
World Online at wenatcheeworld.com at no additional charge for 30 days and
then archived indefinitely. While every effort is made to return photos in their
original condition, The Wenatchee World cannot be responsible for lost or
damaged photos.