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
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Expanded death notices will be published
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about services. Obituaries and notices
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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
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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.
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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!
Powerball
03-06-21-60-68
Powerball: 24
Power Play: 2
Estimated jackpot: $110 million
Megabucks
01-23-29-35-39-48
Estimated jackpot: $8.9 million
Lucky Lines
04-07-09-13-FREE-19-22-28-30
Estimated jackpot: $60,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 1-2-3-3
4 p.m.: 5-6-2-9
7 p.m.: 0-3-7-9
10 p.m.: 4-5-7-1
Win for Life
15-21-69-71
Sunday, Aug. 21
Lucky Lines
02-06-11-16-FREE-18-21-27-31
Estimated jackpot: $61,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 4-6-8-9
4 p.m.: 3-7-2-5
7 p.m.: 9-0-6-1
10 p.m.: 4-3-4-2
When they say “Let’s play a game!”
and you say “It’s going to rain?”
8/24 12:00 PM
THE GRAPES OF WRATH
Kubo and the Two Strings (PG)
3D: 9:40
3D: 5:00 7:20
Ben-Hur (PG13)
3D: 4:10 9:30
2D: 6:50
Sausage Party (R)
4:50 7:30 9:50
Pete’s Dragon (PG)
4:40 7:00 9:20
Suicide Squad (PG13)
4:20 7:10 10:00
541-567-4063
HWY 395, HERMISTON
405 N. 1st St., Suite #107,
Hermiston
541-567-4305
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Monday, Aug. 22
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Verna Taylor,
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Credit & Debit Cards accepted
Cineplex gift cards available
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541-966-1850
Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216