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RECORDS Wednesday, April 27, 2016 East Oregonian PUBLIC SAFETY LOG OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES MONDAY Dennis N. Keener Cesar Eduardo Alvarado Paterson, Wash. May 27, 1952-April 23, 2016 Hermiston Aug. 7, 1995-April 23, 2016 4:25 a.m. - A caller told Pendleton police a pickup was parked by the bridge near the Denny’s restaurant on Tutuilla Road, and this was concerning because his neighbor’s home was broken into three times in the past year. Police checked but did not ind the vehicle. 7:20 a.m. - Dogs again got out of their yards on North Third Street, Athena, and entered a neighbor’s property. She reported the owners allow the dogs to run free, and she believed the dogs killed her cat. 8:06 a.m. - A caller on Northwest Despain Avenue, Pendleton, told police there was a 4-foot-by-3-foot package in a bed sheet in her driveway. 10:13 a.m. - An Irrigon mother asked law enforcement to contact her regrading troubles she is having with her teenage son. The case was under investigation. 10:18 a.m. - A resident of Bel Air Apartments in Hermiston reported someone tried to kick in the apartment door around 3 a.m. 11:01 a.m. - A two-vehicle accident blocked the lanes of Southeast Fourth Street. Hermiston Fire and Emergency Services responded. 12:05 p.m. Pendleton police received a report of noxious vegetation growing near the Travelodge, 411 S.W. Court Ave. The caller said customers complained about the weeds. 1:41 p.m. - A Pendleton woman reported someone burned the lowers she planted on Southeast Frazer Avenue. She did not see who did it, she said, and the ire was out. 1:59 p.m. - Brush caught ire near the Keystone RV Co. site on the 3000 block of Westgate Drive, Pendleton. Fireighters hit the scene and kept the ire to no more than three acres. 2:12 p.m. - Rocks fell from an asphalt truck on Powerline Road near Cottonwood Road, Milton-Freewater, then the rig stopped and a lot of rocks fell out. A caller reported this might qualify as a road hazard. 3:49 p.m. - Someone left a gun in the men’s bathroom on the main loor at Pioneer Hall, Blue Mountain Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. An employee of the college called police and said the gun remained in the bathroom, staff were not letting anyone inside, and she would wait for an oficer. 4:30 p.m. - A man reported he bought a car near Milton- Freewater, but the certiicate of title is not for the car he bought, and the person who sold the car could be going to Mexico. He said he was concerned he bought a stolen car. 7:17 p.m. - A daughter calling for her mother who did not speak English told Stanield police the U.S. Post Ofice about a week ago gave a package for her mother to someone else. Postal workers told her they would get it back, but her mother has not received the package that contained about $75 worth of clothes, and now the postal employees were not cooperating. 7:50 p.m. - A juvenile in Boardman reported his guardian assaulted him. The incident occurred outside the Boardman city limits, so Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice began an investigation. 9:45 p.m. - Three juvenile males on push scooters ran over a new mail box on Southwest Second Street, Pendleton. The caller said the trio lives in the neighborhood. 10:02 p.m. - A Weston mother reporter her son is a drug user and she was afraid he will try or is trying to harm her. 10:11 p.m. - A male ired a gun inside an apartment on Southwest 30th Street, Pendleton. Another resident heard the shot, called police and talked to the gun handler who said it was an accident. 11:28 p.m. - Crossing arms were “dinging” for at least an hour at the intersection of Southeast Court Place and 17th Street, Pendleton, near the Woolen Mills. ARRESTS, CITATIONS •Pendleton police arrested Tate Brandon Patterson, 32, address not provided, for irst-degree burglary and second-de- gree mischief. •Hermiston police arrested David Ray Arnold, 33, address not provided, for violating parole, driving while suspended, attempt to lee, possession of methamphetamine and on a warrant out of Benton County, Washington. Dennis N. Keener of Paterson, Washington, was born on May 27, 1952, in Lawrence, Kansas, to parents Ronald and Bonnie Gomel Keener. He died on April 23, 2016, in Richland, Wash- ington, at the age of 63 years. Dennis attended many different schools growing up due to moving frequently for his father’s work. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Shawnee, Kansas. Dennis had several jobs before moving to Wyoming to work in the oil ields. He then went Keener to work for what is now Williams Gas & Pipeline where he has worked for the last 30 years. He transferred to the Herm- iston, Oregon, area and then in 1998 settled in Paterson, Washington, where he has lived since. Dennis was united in marriage to Lori Wiersma on October 3, 2003, in Bend, Oregon. Dennis was an active member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Hermiston, Oregon. Dennis’s faith and love for his church and family were his top priorities. He cared deeply for his fellow co-workers. Dennis enjoyed playing golf, jumping in the car and going on a trip, and simply sitting on the porch and looking at the river and watching the sunset. He is survived by his wife Lori Keener, Paterson, Wash.; mom Bonnie Keener, Marysville, Wash.; children Jennifer Keener, Big Piney, Wyo., Fletcher Keener, Vernal, Utah, Michelle Cody, Redmond, Ore., Scott Willis and wife Wendy, Battle- ground, Wash., Stew Willis and wife Amanda, Kalispell, Mont.; stepsons Clint and Curtis; brothers Dave Keener and wife Stephanie, New Mexico, and Jim Keener and wife Tracy, Colorado; sister Norene Laggart and husband John, Wa s h i n g t o n ; grandchildren Donovan, Brit- tany, Drew, Zach, Walker, Wade, Levi and Sarah; and great-grandchildren Lucy and Oliver. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, and brothers Johnny and Russ Keener. Recitation of the rosary will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Hermiston, Oregon. Private family burial will be held at the Paterson Cemetery, Paterson, Washington. In lieu of lowers, contri- butions may be made in Dennis’s memory to www. mpnresearchfoundation.org Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuary- hermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 No services scheduled. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 ALVARADO, CESAR — Recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. COMING EVENTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court bas- ketball. (541-276-8100). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Li- brary, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541- 966-0380). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. 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. (541- 276-7101). STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Stanield Community Center, 225 W. Roos- evelt. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. TOT TIME, 1-2 p.m., Pendle- ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. For children ages 0-5. Cost is $1 per child. (541-276- 8100). ADULT BEGINNING COM- PUTER COURSE, 3 p.m., Pend- leton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free, but registration required. (541-966- 0380). “LISTEN TO HER” TOWN HALL, 7 p.m., Blue Mountain Com- munity College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. The Women’s Foundation of Oregon brings an interactive town hall to share and gather stories about what it’s like to be a woman in the Pendleton area, including real-time polling, anon- ymous write-in sheets, breakout discussion groups and storytelling booth. Information will become part of the upcoming Comprehensive Report on Women and Girls in Or- egon. Childcare, refreshments and Spanish translation services will be provided. Free admission. VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV- ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., call 541-969-3057 to RSVP and for driving directions. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Gluten-free friend- ly group. THURSDAY, APRIL 28 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court bas- ketball. (541-276-8100). COFFEE WITH THE CHIEFS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Lucky Jam Barn, 270 S. Main St., Stanield. Meet Hermiston Fires and Emergency Services and Stanield Fire District personnel and chat about emer- gency services and the upcoming merger. (Scott Stanton 541-567- 8822). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. (Lili Schmidt 541- 938-8247). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se- nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dish- es. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by dona- tion. (541-567-3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. 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. (541- 276-7101). SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Li- brary, 200 S. Main St. Special story time for children from birth to age 4. Free. (541-481-2665). SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Includes gym activities and life skills for middle and high school students. Free, but registration requested. (Danny Bane 541-379-4250). PENDLETON FFA ALUM- NI & FRIENDS DINNER AND AUCTION, 5 p.m. preview, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. auction, Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 West- gate. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 11 and under, available by calling 541-966-3886. Proceeds support scholarships, students and classroom projects. PICKLEBALL OPEN GYM, 5:15-7 p.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton is taking the country by storm. Opportunities to compete for those willing to travel. Free, ages 18 and up only. (541- 276-8100). IONE FFA BANQUET, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St., Ione. Silent auc- tion begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by program at 6:30 p.m. Featured speakers are Sen. Bill Hansell and Oregon FFA alumni representative Brianna Smith. Tri-tip dinner and dessert provided; bring a side dish to share. Free. PENDLETON RELAY FOR LIFE PLANNING MEETING, 5:30-7 p.m., St. Anthony Hospital cafeteria meeting room, 2801 St. LOTTERY Monday, April 25 Megabucks 01-04-05-10-15-33 Estimated jackpot: $2.4 million Lucky Lines 03-06-12-13-FREE-19-22-28-32 Estimated jackpot: $44,000 Win for Life 16-36-50-71 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 2-2-5-2 4 p.m.: 7-7-3-4 7 p.m.: 6-8-0-0 10 p.m.: 1-6-1-1 Anthony Way, Pendleton. Team meeting at 5:30 p.m., community meeting at 6 p.m. (Relayforlife.org/ pendletonor) SPRING CARNIVAL, 6 p.m., Sam Boardman Elementary School, 301 Wilson Lane, Board- man. New booths, games and prizes. Everyone welcome. (Sarah Kimmell 541-481-7383). THE ARC UMATILLA COUN- TY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bin- go starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615). FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam ses- sion or just listen. (541-567-3141). OPEN MIC NIGHT, 7-8:45 p.m., Great Paciic Wine & Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St., Pendleton. Call 541-276-8100 to get on per- formers list. SHADOW EMPIRE SEM- INAR, 7 p.m., Pendleton Sev- enth-day Adventist Church, 1401 S.W. Goodwin Place, and Irrigon Adventist Church, 205 Tumble- weed Blvd. Documentary-style and live elements featuring Pastor Jeremy McCombs and Voice of Prophecy speaker/director Shawn Boonstra discussing the life of Constantine and how his rule af- fected Christianity. All attendees receive a copy of Boonstra’s book “Shadow Emperor.” Seminar con- tinues Friday at 7 p.m. and Satur- day at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; childcare will be available for children ages 3-10 (Pendleton); seminar contin- ues Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. at 3 p.m., childcare avail- able for ages 3-8 (Irrigon). Register online at www.shadowempire.com FRIDAY, APRIL 29 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court bas- ketball. (541-276-8100). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). NORTHWEST INTERCOL- LEGIATE REGIONAL RODEO It’s not like him. I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. We can help. Call us with questions about aging and Alzheimers. 1-855-ORE-ADRC HelpForAlz.org 4/27 - 4/28 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie 5/4 12:00 PM ALL THE KING’S MEN JUNGLE BOOK (PG) 2D: 4:40 7:10 3D : 9:40 Raymond C. Barrett Arlington Aug. 25, 1929-April 24, 2016 Raymond C. Barrett, 86, of Arlington died Sunday, April 24, 2016, in The Dalles. He was born Aug. 25, 1929, in Manistee, Mich. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Arlington United Methodist Church. Concluding service with military honors will follow at the Arlington Cemetery. Sweeney Mortuary of Condon is in care of arrangements. Melvin L. ‘Mel’ Brady Walla Walla March 27, 1923-April 21, 2016 Former Milton-Freewater resident Melvin L. “Mel” Brady, 93, of Walla Walla died Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Walla Walla. He was born March 27, 1923, in Ione, Ore. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater. Concluding services and interment will follow in the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Judie Haynes Pilot Rock May 2, 1946-April 22, 2016 Judie Haynes, 69, of Pilot Rock died Friday, April 22, 2016, at her home. She was born May 2, 1946. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the Pend- leton Convention Center. A full obituary will follow. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com Virginia L. Ross Pendleton Aug. 11, 1941-April 25, 2016 Virginia L. Ross, 74, of Pendleton died Monday, April 25, 2016, at her home. She was born Aug. 11, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Edward J. ‘Ed’ Waliser Walla Walla Aug. 3, 1966-April 20, 2016 Edward J. “Ed” Waliser, 49, of Walla Walla died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Spokane, Wash. He was born Aug. 3, 1966. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 30 at 11 a.m. at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Conrad Wyss Pendleton July 31, 1931-April 26, 2016 Conrad Wyss, 84, of Pendleton died Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles. He was born July 31, 1931. Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon, Wash., is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at www.gardnerfh.com OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can in- clude small photos and, for veterans, a lag symbol at no charge. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These in- clude information about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at www.eastorego- nian.com/obituaryform, by email to obits@eastoregonian.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the East Oregonian ofice. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 THURSDAY, APRIL 28 MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Pioneer Annex confer- ence room, 150 Rock St., Hep- pner. UMATILLA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 10:30 a.m., Umatilla County Courthouse room 130, 216 S.E. Fourth St., Pendleton. HERMISTON LIBRARY BOARD, 4-5 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). SALVATION ARMY ADVISO- RY BOARD, 12 noon, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. UMATILLA COUNTY PLAN- NING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Umatilla County Justice Center, 4700 N.W. Pioneer Place, Pendleton. FRIDAY, APRIL 29 EASTERN OREGON TRADE & EVENTS CENTER AUTHOR- ITY BOARD, 7 a.m., Stafford Hansell Government Center, 915 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. OF THE WEEK Henry Gehrke Echo High School 4:20 7:00 9:50 Henry Gehrke is one of Echo High School’s outstanding students. He is an intelligent, quiet and shy individual who has slowly come out of his shell this year. He is the son of Beth and Delbert Gehrke. This past academic year he was involved with the football team, played on the basketball team, and is Echo’s only tennis player. Henry is heavily involved with various Junior Class Activities and school clubs. He was also a team member on Echo’s FFA Meat’s Team that won irst place at state at last year’s competition. He carries a 4.00 GPA. 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STUDENT 5:00 7:20 9:30 Tuesday, April 26 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 1-4-9-8 FINALS, 10 a.m., Farm City Pro Rodeo arena, Umatilla Coun- ty Fairgrounds, Hermiston. Ten Northwest regional teams will compete, including BMCC. Slack begins at 10 a.m.; regional inal begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for slack performance, $10 for evening performance (free for children under 12), available at the gate. Food concessions and a beer garden (21 and older only) will be available for purchase. Pro- ceeds beneit BMCC rodeo schol- arship fund. SPRING BOOK & GIFT SALE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pendle- ton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Lots of great children’s and grown-up’s books at reasonable prices, plus gift items. Proceeds support library services. (541-966- 0380). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Pendleton Pub- lic Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-966-0380). STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bo- nanza St. HERMISTON FFA PLANT SALE, 3;30-6:30 p.m., Hermiston High School greenhouse, 600 S. First St. (north side of building). Plants include hanging baskets, lowers and vegetables cultivated by FFA students. Proceeds beneit Hermiston FFA. AFTER SCHOOL STORY TIME, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Li- brary, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Older siblings welcome. (541-966-0380). VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Herm- iston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. Page 5A 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216 Hermiston Glass • Commercial • Residential • Auto 541-567-6679 • 1-800-835-3137 1895 N. 1st Place • Hermiston CCB #147211