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RECORDS Tuesday, August 2, 2016 East Oregonian PUBLIC SAFETY LOG OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES FRIDAY Rita Elizabeth Burns Frances M. Adams Pendleton January 5, 1955-July 28, 2016 Milton-Freewater March 13, 1918-July 27, 2016 6:37 a.m. - Emergency services in Morrow County responded to a report of a person either lying on the ground or rolled up on a carpet on the side of Interstate 84 near Boardman. Turned out it was bed linens wrapped around a green sheet. 6:57 a.m. - A man on Feedville Road, Hermiston, reported ongoing problems with people dumping in the canal. He said he believed his neighbor is responsible, and Thursday night someone threw in a big mat of grass that plugged his grate and may have burned out a pump. 7:30 a.m. - A resident on Despain Gulch Road, Pendleton, reported two cars drove by his house and ired guns, and one shot ricocheted near his house. He said he drove after them and about two miles down the road stopped and confronted the occupants, who denied having or iring guns. 10:23 a.m. - A Heppner caller reported a drunk man left Murray’s Drug Inc., 217 N. Main St., Heppner, was intimidating people on the sidewalk and walked in and out of the roadway. A Morrow County sheriff’s deputy gave the man a ride to his home. 12:15 p.m. - Pendleton police received a call about a woman on Southwest Emigrant Avenue taking items from porches and placing them on the sidewalk. 1:29 p.m. - Columbia River Community Health Services, 450 Tatone St., Boardman, reported a man with a snake bite was en route to the clinic and asked for an ambulance. He met the ambu- lance outside the clinic and took it to Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston. 2:16 p.m. - Someone used a lighter to damage walls in the inside common area between the Irrigon City Hall and the city library, 500 N.E. Main St. A city employee discovered the vandalism and also reported nothing was on ire. 4:47 p.m. - An anonymous caller reported four 6-foot-tall marijuana pants are growing on a porch at Homestead Apartments, 516 N.W. Bailey Ave., Pendleton. 5 p.m. - A man told Pendleton police his “ex” and the mother of his children came home intoxicated and assaulted one of the children. 5:19 p.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice investigated a case of domestic violence in Boardman. A man reported a woman hit and bit him. The sheriff’s ofice plans to send the report to the district attorney’s ofice for consideration of charges. 7:34 p.m. - A woman on Highway 730, Umatilla, called 9-1-1 to report she was in her back yard and someone threw a rock that struck her in the face. She declined an ambulance. 9:20 p.m. - A man reported the theft of his 1999 Ford Taurus from Northwest 11th Street and McConnell Lane, Hermiston. He also identiied the suspects and said he called them and they refused to return the car. 9:52 p.m. - A Umatilla man reported his wife pushed and hit him several times, then left to go to her mother’s home. 11:43 p.m. - Pendleton police took a complaint about a resident of apartments on Southwest Second Street “screaming very racially profane things” in the middle of the complex. A caller asked police to tell the woman she cannot scream those things. SATURDAY 12:29 a.m. - A male was the victim of an assault on Southeast Ninth Street, Pendleton. 1:30 a.m. - Pendleton police responded to a ight at Mosa, 138 S. Main Street. 5:17 a.m. - An Athena woman woke up and found a man in her house on West Sherman Street. The man identiied himself, she said, but he left when she screamed at him to leave. 8:10 a.m. - A Milton-Freewater man reported the theft of his red 1993 Honda Acura from the 300 block of North Elizabeth Street. The caller said the keys were in the car. 9:10 a.m. - A second Milton-Freewater resident reported a vehicle theft. This time a woman said someone stole her 1996 Buick. Police later recovered it in Milton-Freewater. 1:02 p.m. - A 78-year-old Weston man on Highway 204 reported his neighbor threatened to assault him. The man’s son asked law enforcement about a protective order for his father. 1:37 p.m. - A caller reported a black Dodge pickup tried to run her off Highway 730 between Umatilla and Irrigon. She said she passed the pickup, and the driver then followed her, drove into the oncoming lane and made “hand gestures.” 2:18 p.m. - A woman on Southwest Hailey Place, Pendleton, called 9-1-1 after inding someone broke through the bedroom window and stole a laptop and medical marijuana. 3:51 p.m. - A woman asked the Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice for a ride to Pendleton so she could go to a rehabilitation center. Dispatch told her no one could give her a ride. 8:44 p.m. - Someone left a door open at Blue Mountain Towing & Recovery Towing Service, 407 Highway 11, Pendleton, and another person entered the house there and stole six guns. SUNDAY 1:14 a.m. - A Milton-Freewater father reported someone broke into his son’s car the previous night on the 100 block of Southwest Sixth Street, Milton-Freewater, and stole a stereo and speakers. And now, the father said, someone threw eggs and dog feces on the car. 2:24 a.m. - Pendleton police searched but did not ind a man a caller said stripped naked except for a blue cap on Southwest Fifth Street and walked toward Court Avenue before putting his clothes on. 12:14 p.m. - A caller at Pilot Travel Center, 2115 S. Highway 395, Stanield, reported people with a country rap band that has a reputa- tion for being aggressive were acting just that way to customers, and a Pendleton resident on Sunday took to social media after spotting tour buses for the country rap performer Mikel Knight, whose street team has a reputation for violence, according to news reports. 1:26 p.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice received a report of possible child abuse in Heppner. 2:09 p.m. - Burglars broke into a cabin near 61515 Highway 204, Weston, and stole two lat screen TVs, tools and snowmobile clothing. 3:35 p.m. - Traner’s Plumbing & Heating at 80611 N. Highway 395, Hermiston, was the target of a burglary. A caller reported someone broke into the shop and stole cash and a 12-gauge shotgun. 6:13 p.m. - A resident on Martin Drive, Umatilla, heard ive gunshots in the area. 8:32 p.m. - Scam callers threatened a Pilot Rock resident, who told police they demanded he send money or they would release explicit photos and videos online within the hour. Dispatch advised him to contact the Federal Trade Commission and to change website passwords. The man also wanted to speak to an oficer. 8:41 p.m. - A Pilot Rock man on West Main Street told police his yard sign now was in the neighbor’s yard, but the neighbor denied taking it. 9:03 p.m. - Homeowners on Marshall Loop, Boardman, confronted a man in a blue Chevrolet S-10 pickup when he sped by their house. The driver, though, got out with a gun. A female passenger pulled him back into the pickup and they left. The callers said the driver was white, thin with long hair and in his 20s. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice and Boardman police responded. 10:03 p.m. - Several juveniles playing Pokémon Go near Dave’s 12th Street Food Mart, 220 S.W. 12th St., Pendleton, prompted a caller to tell police they could be in danger from another group that shows up nightly at the business to “do burn outs and drive reckless.” ARRESTS, CITATIONS Friday •Oregon State Police arrested Anthony James Wilson, 40, of Pendleton, for felony attempt to lee. State police reported a trooper at about 9:45 a.m. at Despain Gulch and Missouri Gulch roads tried to conduct a trafic stop on a white Hyundai Accent. The driver, though, tried to get away on gravel roads. The pursuit ended around milepost 5 on Missouri Gulch, and the trooper booked Wilson into the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton. •Hermiston police arrested Edilberto Garcia Ramirez, 34, no address provided, for conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine and possession of meth. •Pendleton police arrested Cindy Ranette Whitbeck, 44, of 228 S.W. 28th Drive, Apt. 59, Pendleton, for aggravated harassment, a felony, and attempted aggravated harassment, a misdemeanor, for spitting at Pendleton police oficer Tyler Reddington. Saturday •Umatilla tribal police arrested Jonathan Thomas Tate, 18, of Pendleton, for assault and domestic abuse, both misdemeanors. She later moved to Seattle, Washington, and attended Cornish College of the Arts. While in Seattle she worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and an insurance company as well as tempo- rary agencies. She later returned to Pendleton, where she worked at Burns Mortuary and then was employed by the Umatilla County Historical Society Heritage Station Museum. Rita enjoyed acting and she loved movies. She is survived by her mother Alerita Burns of Pendleton, Ore.; her siblings Nancy and Bill Alsdurf of Kennewick, Wash., Bill and Betsy Burns of Keizer, Ore., and Eileen Burns of Portland, Ore.; nephews Charles and Abby Alsdurf, Jonathan and Wendy Burns, and Joseph Burns; and niece Mamie Custer, as well as ive aunts. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles J. Burns. Rita Elizabeth Burns, 61, of Pendleton passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at St. Anthony Hospital. She was born January 5, 1955, in Pendleton, Oregon. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton chapel with vault inter- ment to follow at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmor- tuary.com. Burns Mortuary of Pend- leton is handling arrangements. Burns Rita was born to Charles J. and Alerita J. (Reser) Burns January 5, 1955, in Pendleton, Oregon. She was raised and educated in Pendleton and graduated from Pendleton High School. After high school Rita moved to Los Angeles, Cali- fornia, where she worked in public television for KCET. She had also worked for temporary agencies in L.A. Page 7A Frances Adams, 98, of Milton-Freewater died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in Walla Walla. She was born March 13, 1918, in Columbia, La. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Milton-Freewater. Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Deborah Billings Pendleton Dec. 11, 1954-July 29, 2016 Deborah Billings, 61, of Pendleton died Friday, July 29, 2016 at her home. She was born Dec. 11, 1954, in Pend- leton. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Milford C. ‘Mel’ Peterson Pendleton March 8, 1923-July 29, 2016 Milford C. “Mel” Peterson, 93, of Pendleton died Friday, July 29, 2016, at his home. He was born March 8, 1923, in Turtle Lake, N.D. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Pendleton Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Graveside inurnment will be held Monday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton. A full obituary will follow. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com. Larry Patrick Taylor Pendleton July 28, 2016 BRIEFLY Larry Patrick Taylor, 74, of Pendleton died Thursday, July 28, 2016, at his home. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. at Skyview Memorial Park in Pendleton. Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com Dance provides daddy-daughter time Richard B. Thornton HEPPNER — A Daddy Daughter Dance is planned this weekend at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Heppner. Hosted by Joe Lindsay and his daughter, Cori Jo, it’s open to all ages. The free event is Friday from 7-10 p.m. in the church’s parish hall at 525 N. Gale St. Lindsay said participants shouldn’t be concerned about their dancing abilities, but enjoy the daddy-daughter time. For more information, call 541-676-9462. Pendleton June 14, 1966-July 29, 2016 Richard B. Thornton, 50, of Pendleton died Friday, July 29, 2016, in Spokane, Wash. He was born June 14, 1966, in Emmett, Idaho. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com. UPCOMING SERVICES Library hosts pajama party PENDLETON — Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal and participate in a craft activity during the Pajama Story Time. The free event is Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. For more information, call 541-966-0380 or visit www.pendletonlibrary.weebly.com. Free medical workshop set for parents HERMISTON — A free workshop designed to help parents decide what to do when their child is sick is being offered at Good Shepherd Medical Center. Participants will learn what to do when their child is sick, when to call a doctor or take them to the emergency room, what can be done at home and what signs and symptoms to look for. The event is Thursday, Aug. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the conference rooms 1-2 at the hospital, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Participants will receive a free book, lunch and a chance to win prizes. Child care will be provided. For more information or to register, call Laura Celis at 541-564-6878. TUESDAY, AUG. 2 LANGE, DAN — Celebration of life at 11 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church, 1711 S.W. 44th St., Pendleton. TAYLOR, LARRY — Graveside services at 11 a.m. at Skyview Memorial Park, 70116 S. Highway 395, Pendleton. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 BURNS, RITA — Funeral service at 10 a.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Interment will follow at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. SMITH, PAT — Celebration of life at 2 p.m. at Best Western Hermiston Inn, 2255 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. 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 TUESDAY, AUG. 2 Meacham Fire Department, Meacham. (541-786-2069). BOARDMAN CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle. PENDLETON CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Em- igrant Ave. PILOT ROCK CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., council chambers, 143 W. Main St. STANFIELD CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., council chambers, 150 W. Coe St. UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St. PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT WORK SESSION, 8 a.m., Pendleton School District ofice, 1100 Southgate Suite 8. UMATILLA MORROW RA- DIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m., Hermiston Fire Station No. 3, 78760 Westland Road, Herm- iston. WESTON LIBRARY BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St. IRRIGON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main St. MEACHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 7 p.m., LOTTERY Friday, July 29 Megamillions 11-16-19-31-48 Megaball: 4 Megaplier: 5 Estimated jackpot: $20 million Lucky Lines 03-07-10-16-FREE-20-22-27-29 Estimated jackpot: $38,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 7-5-1-8 4 p.m.: 2-6-0-4 7 p.m.: 0-0-7-8 10 p.m.: 4-9-3-5 Saturday,July 30 Powerball 11-17-21-23-32 Powerball: 5 Power Play: 2 Estimated jackpot: $478 million Megabucks 06-17-28-32-37-41 Estimated jackpot: $8 million Lucky Lines 04-07-11-15-FREE-18-23-27-30 Estimated jackpot: $39,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 2-6-2-8 4 p.m.: 0-7-4-2 7 p.m.: 6-7-6-6 10 p.m.: 3-5-6-5 Win for Life 03-36-51-58 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Building upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. UMATILLA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Umatilla County Court- house room 130, 216 S.E. Fourth St., Pendleton. HERMISTON AIRPORT AD- VISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m., Hermiston Airport lounge, 1600 Airport Way. BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION, 6:30 p.m., TBA PENDLETON FACADE COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pendle- ton City Hall administrative coun- cil room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. CONDON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main St. UMATILLA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7 p.m., 305 Willamette Ave., Uma- tilla (McNary). HELIX SCHOOL BOARD, 7:30, Helix School library, 120 Main St. FRIDAY, AUG. 5 No meetings scheduled ——— The EO publishes a list of meetings daily. These sessions are open to the public. Meetings should be submitted well in ad- vance to Meeting Calendar, c/o East Oregonian, 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton, 97801, or Re- nee Struthers at rstruthers@ eastoregonian.com. Please in- clude the dates, times, speciic addresses of the meetings and person to contact for each orga- nization, including what occurs if the normal meeting time falls on a holiday. THURSDAY, AUG. 4 PENDLETON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION, 7 a.m., Pend- leton City Hall community room, Sunday, July 31 Lucky Lines 02-05-12-15-FREE-18-23-26-32 Estimated jackpot: $40,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 9-1-2-2 4 p.m.: 8-2-0-4 7 p.m.: 7-5-2-1 10 p.m.: 1-7-9-1 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. ADAMS PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St. PENDLETON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Pendle- ton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. A lways the finest service at the lowest price. W e invite you to compare. Monday, Aug. 1 8/1-8/2 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie 8/3 12:00 PM THE SANDLOT Jason Bourne (PG13) 4:10 7:00 9:50 Bad Moms (R) 5:00 7:20 9:40 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 4-4-8-2 Ice Age: Collision Course (PG) 4:50 7:10 9:30 Enjoy the Fair and Rodeo! Ron and Valori Martin Star Trek Beyond (PG13) 3D: 4:00 9:20 2D: 6:40 The Secret Life of Pets (PG) 4:40 6:50 9:10 5-6 541-567-4063 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston $7 Ric Jones, BC-HIS Verna Taylor, HAS Forrest Cahill, HAS 541-215-1888 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton 131 SE Byers Ave. Pendleton • 541-276-1221 www.pioneerchapel.com Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available * Matinee Pricing wildhorseresort.com 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216