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RECORDS Tuesday, August 23, 2016 East Oregonian PUBLIC SAFETY LOG OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES FRIDAY Francis F. ‘Skip’ Connor Jr. Linda Lou Melville Boyer Heppner June 1, 1928-August 20, 2016 Milton-Freewater June 16, 1949-Aug. 21, 2016 6:26 a.m. - A Heppner man reported someone entered his 1986 Toyota pickup on Northeast Center Street and ripped out the stereo and dashboard. 10:51 a.m. - A caller asked Pendleton police to check on her friend who is the victim of verbal domestic abuse. 2:30 p.m. - Pendleton emergency services responded to a report of a tire blowing apart at Les Schwab Tire Center, 1550 Southgate Place, Pendleton, and possibly injuring two people. 3:08 p.m. - Pendleton police dealt with yellow signs someone posted around town advertising “earn $10,000 every 2 weeks,” along with a number to call. The signs, though, violate city law. 4:25 p.m. - A man on West Elm Avenue, Hermiston, reported his goat was missing. The goat was male, white, with horns and weighed about 100 pounds. 5:34 p.m. - Two males fought in front of Sherwood Heights Elementary School, 3111 S.W. Marshall Ave., Pendleton. 5:53 p.m. - An Irrigon man on Southeast Utah Avenue reported a silver Ford car with black sharks painted on was going 45-50 mph around his house. 7:41 p.m. - Stanield police received a domestic violence call about a woman assaulting a man on North Sloan Street. 8:26 p.m. - A dancer showed up intoxicated to work at the Riverside Sports Bar and Lounge, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla, but the business did not allow her to stay. An employee called a taxi for her, but she left in a black Mercedes SUV. SATURDAY 12:06 a.m. - The stench of marijuana prompted a Pendleton woman to call police. She said she lived in an apartment on Northeast Riverside Avenue, and she was not sure which apartment was using the substance, but the smell bothered her and her animals. 3:11 a.m. - A caller reported a burglary in progress at a residence on Ringer Road, Milton-Freewater. 9:41 a.m. - A man reported the driver of a dark-colored Toyota pickup with an extended cab threw out trash near Sand Hollow Road and Highway 74, Heppner, then “got mouthy” when the caller yelled at him. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice spotted the pickup and warned the driver. 12:40 p.m. - a 15-year-old boy in Heppner assaulted his sister and mother. 4:48 p.m. - A woman reported a man she knows threw a brick at her vehicle on Northeast Second Street, Hermiston. 7:04 p.m. - Pendleton police received a report of some- thing like parallel parking rage. A man said a driver in a red Toyota Camry tried to parallel park without using a signal at South Main Street and Southwest Court Avenue. The caller said he drove around the Camry, which then sped up to about 50 mph on Court Avenue, followed him and yelled at his passenger before turning to take Dorion Avenue toward Main. SUNDAY 1:12 a.m. - A caller reported a man and woman looked like they were assaulting each other in a car in a parking lot on West Jennie Avenue, Hermiston. 4:18 a.m. - Two males, possibly juveniles, tried to break into an RV and a pickup in the parking lot of Super 8 Motel, 601 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton. The RV owner was inside at the time, and the pair bolted into the ield behind the hotel. 1:52 p.m. - An Irrigon resident reported the driver of a 1980s model gold Chevrolet pickup speeds on Southeast Utah Avenue. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice contacted the driver, who said he would slow down. 7:20 p.m. - Pendleton police received a call about a male with a pistol in a blue SUV near McKay Creek Elementary School, 1539 S.W. 44th St., Pendleton. 8:36 p.m. - Juveniles smashed pumpkins and water- melons in a ield behind Paul Smith Road, Boardman. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice responded, and the youths arranged to reimburse the owner. 9:03 p.m. - A man on Pendleton Avenue, Umatilla, reported someone just egged his house. 10:16 p.m. - One male assaulted another at East and Sixth streets, Umatilla. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Friday •Stanield police arrested Ashton Rhea Kayser, 25, of 3485 McKenna Drive, Apt. 1, Eugene, for driving under the inluence of alcohol and unlawful possession of a irearm. •Oregon State Police reported Milton-Freewater oficer Jesse Myer was on a trafic stop at 8:33 p.m. on Highway 11 near milepost 32 when a vehicle crashed into the police car and almost hit the oficer. Karen Elaine Mcauliffe, 50, of Athena, dropped her Pepsi while she was driving a Buick Century, according to state police, and that caused her to collide with the cop car. She also told police she had not eaten or slept for multiple days. State police cited Mcauliffe for reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person. Saturday •Pilot Rock police cited Cody D. Wise, 28, of 1224 S.W. 44th St., Pendleton, for duii. •Oregon State Police arrested Jonathan King, 26, of Milton-Freewater, for duii. •Umatilla Community Justice Department arrested James Richard Crane, 61, of 46373 Mission Road Pendleton, on a probation violation and for felon in possession of a weapon. •Morrow County Sheriff’s Ofice arrested Kayla Marie Connell, 24, of 690 East Highway 730, No. 58, Irrigon, for second-degree trespass, possession of methamphetamine and irst-degree burglary. •Security oficers at Wildhorse Resort & Casino near Pendleton caught two people with drug paraphernalia in backpacks as they entered the gaming establishment. Security called tribal police, and oficers arrested Thomas Brian Rushing Jr., 29, for possession of heroin and on a warrant, and Christine Gonzalez, 22, for unlawful possess of a irearm, possession of heroin, and possession of a controlled substance. •A repeat drunk driver ended up in jail after going the wrong way. Oregon State Police reported a trooper at 10:24 p.m. saw a Jeep turn northbound on Highway 339 at milepost 1 and drive in the oncoming lane. The trooper stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Roel Ibanez, 59, of Walla Walla, who seemed impaired. Ibanez agreed to a sobriety test, according to state police, and showed “multiple clues of impairment.” The trooper arrested Ibanez and took him to the Milton-Freewater Police Department, where his blood-alcohol level was .16 percent, two times the legal limit. From there, the trooper booked Ibanez into the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton, and also cited him for driving while suspended. Police also found Ibanez had four previous arrests for duii. State court records show he pleaded no contest to duii in 2011 and completed a diversion program, which led to the dismissal of that case. And he pleaded guilty to duii in March 2013 and received three years probation, which included no consumption of alcohol. Sunday •Umatilla police arrested Oscar Miguel Mejia, 30, of Hermiston, for a parole violation, giving false information, and felon in possession of a weapon. •Security oficers at Wildhorse Resort & Casino again spotted drug paraphernalia with a person entering the casino and again called tribal police, who arrested Jessica Nigail Stevens, 24, for possession of heroin. •Pendleton police arrested Skylar Adam Eagle Speaker, 26, no address provided, for unauthorized use of a vehicle. •Umatilla County Sheriff’s Ofice arrested Elias Charles Mendoza, 29, of 130 W. Beebe Ave., Hermiston, for posses- sion of meth. •Pendleton police arrested Jennifer Ann Allen, 27, of Pendleton, for unauthorized use of a vehicle. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include 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 include information about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at www.eas- toregonian.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. Francis F. “Skip” Connor Jr., 88, of Heppner died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at his home. A memorial service with mili- tary honors will be held Thursday, August 25, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Heppner Elks Lodge. A private family committal service will be held at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. Skip was born June 1, 1928, at Heppner, the son of Frank and Gladys Rippee Connor. He was raised and attended school in Heppner and was very active in sports. After gradu- ation he joined the United States Navy serving from 1947 to 1951. In August of 1953 he married Peggy Hubbard. They lived out of Lexington, Ione, Connor Ritter, and The Dalles before raising his family, which included a son Steve Connor born in 1954, Teri Connor (Cornwell) born in 1958 and twins Debbie and David in 1959 in Pilot Rock. He worked for New Holland as a farm equip- ment mechanic until he had a work-related accident that forced him to an early retirement. In 1995 they moved back to Heppner to take care of his elderly mother. Skip was an avid hunter, he enjoyed ishing and did many camping trips with friends. He also enjoyed various games such as Bingo and Mexican Train. He was a great supporter of school sports. He is survived by his wife Peggy Connor; children Steve, Teri, and David; and grand- children Amy and Lindsay. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Debbie, and a brother Roger Connor. In lieu of lowers, donations may be made to the Heppner Booster Club or the Cerebral Palsy Association. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES TUESDAY, AUG. 23 No services scheduled WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 No services scheduled Page 5A Linda Lou Melville Boyer, 67, of Milton-Freewater died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at her home. She was born June 16, 1949. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Jewell A. Faulstich Hermiston April 30, 1925-Aug. 20, 2016 Jewell A. Faulstich, 91, of Hermiston died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at her home. She was born April 30, 1925, in Elgin. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Eldon Albert Hawley Stanield Nov. 3, 1954-Aug. 1, 2016 Eldon Albert Hawley, 61, of Stanield died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1954, in Enterprise. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Stanield Baptist Church. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com James J. ‘JJ’ Hurtado Hermiston May 19, 2002-Aug. 18, 2016 James J. “JJ” Hurtado, 14, of Hermiston died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Hermiston. He was born May 19, 2002, in Boise, Idaho. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Howard K. ‘Wick’ Palmer Umapine Feb. 5, 1928-Aug. 21, 2016 Howard K. “Wick” Palmer, 88, of Umapine died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1928. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Harold Ernest Reeves Umatilla May 16, 1922-Aug. 20, 2016 BRIEFLY J.W. McClure to perform in Enterprise ENTERPRISE — Award-winning songwriter and humorist J. W. McClure will perform at the inal Courthouse Concert Series of the season in Enterprise. Strains of folk, country, vintage jazz and humor resonate in the Stanwood, Washington, man’s songs. His performances feature poetry and punchline, delivered with country-blues, inger-picking arrangements and an ageless voice. The event is Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the gazebo at the Wallowa County Courthouse, 101 S. River St., Enterprise. Presented by the Wallowa Valley Music Alliance, the concert is free. For more information, contact 541-426-3390, info@ wvmusicalliance.org or visit www.wvmusicalliance.org. For more about McClure, go to www.jwmcclure.com. Fall classes set for dance, gymnastics HERMISTON — Dance classes and gymnastics sessions are available beginning September, October and November through Hermiston Parks & Recreation. Participants can register for one or multiple months. Most of the classes take place on Thursdays at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Sessions are available for different age groups. The dance classes are $30 for residents and $38 for non-residents. The gymnastics sessions range from $18 to $24 for residents and $22.50 to $30 for non-residents For additional details or to register, visit https://apm. activecommunities.com/hermiston/Activity_Search. For more information, call 541-667-5018 or stop by the recreation ofice, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Harold Ernest Reeves, 94, of Umatilla died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Hermiston. He was born May 16, 1922, in Atchison, Kan. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Umatilla. A celebration of life gathering with a meal and time of sharing will follow at 12 noon at the Umatilla Community Presbyterian Church. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com Russell Stanley Ross Milton-Freewater Oct. 23, 1942-Aug. 21, 2016 Russell Stanley Ross, 73, of Milton-Freewater died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. He was burn Oct. 23, 1942. Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Kenneth Eugene ‘Kenny’ Valdez Hermiston Aug. 30, 1971-Aug. 18, 2016 Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Valdez, 44, of Hermiston died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 30, 1971, in Yakima, Wash. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Community Church in Hermiston, with a potluck gathering to follow in the fellowship center. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com Cora Vandercreek Pendleton May 20, 1936-Aug. 21, 2016 Cora Vandercreek, 80, of Pendleton died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. MEETINGS TUESDAY, AUG. 23 IONE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 3:30 p.m. work session, 4:30 p.m. board meeting, Ione Schools, 445 Spring St. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Building up- per conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. UMATILLA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Umatilla County Courthouse room 130, 216 S.E. Fourth St., Pendle- ton. HERMISTON LIBRARY BOARD, 4-5 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). THURSDAY, AUG. 25 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, Pend- leton. FRIDAY, AUG. 26 EASTERN OREGON TRADE & EVENTS CENTER AUTHORI- TY BOARD, 7 a.m., EOTEC main building, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. ——— 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 Renee Struthers at rstruthers@eastore- gonian.com. Please include the dates, times, speciic addresses of the meetings and person to contact for each organization, in- cluding what occurs if the normal meeting time falls on a holiday. LOTTERY Friday, Aug. 19 Megamillions 22-37-45-65-73 Megaball: 13 Megaplier: 5 Estimated jackpot: $61 million Lucky Lines 01-05-10-15-FREE-19-22-25-30 Estimated jackpot: $59,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 8-1-8-6 4 p.m.: 3-9-7-3 7 p.m.: 8-0-9-8 10 p.m.: 6-2-0-9 Saturday, Aug. 20 Flowers • Candles Jewelry • Plants Balloons & More! 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