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RECORDS Tuesday, November 29, 2016 East Oregonian PUBLIC SAFETY LOG OBITUARIES DEATH NOTICES THURSDAY Joan Helen (Refior) Jones Russell J. ‘Russ’ Geiser Pendleton November 19, 1936-November 26, 2016 Hermiston June 7, 1948-Nov. 22, 2016 1:44 a.m. - Staff at Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston, reported a patient in the emergency department asked to speak to police because he was the victim of an assault. 2:36 a.m. - A semi driver suffered head injuries when his Peterbilt tractor hauling a trailer of corn millet crashed on the eastbound side of Highway 730 near milepost 196, Umatilla. The 31-year-old man from Kennewick drifted off the road and rolled the tractor-trailer, according to Oregon State Police, scat- tering the millet and spilling a few gallons of diesel. An ambulance took the driver to Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston, and an environmental recovery crew cleaned up the fuel. 7:34 a.m. - Another poaching case reared up in Umatilla County. Oregon State Police found two dead trumpeter swans near the second blind on the Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge, Stanfield. Someone shot the swans, which are the heaviest bird in North America, and left them to waste. State police, though, also have no suspects. •The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office in a written statement reported the recovery of times stolen from an Oregon State Police vehicle. The theft happened the night of Nov. 14 in Irrigon, according to the sheriff’s office, and the investigation is ongoing. FRIDAY 4:09 a.m. - Morrow County law enforcement responded to a report of an intoxicated female trying to get into a vehicle on Locust Road, Boardman. An ambulance also responded to the scene for an intoxicated juvenile who was vomiting. 7:36 a.m. - A father arrived at Homestead Youth & Family Services, the juvenile custody and treatment facility at 816 S.E. 15th St., Pendleton, and demanded to see his son and was aggressive toward staff. 8:26 a.m. - Sixteen turkeys of different colors were in a lot next to a home on Magic Garden Lane, Irrigon. 8:40 a.m. - Morrow County sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on Wagon Wheel Loop, Irrigon, on a report of a father and son arguing after the father found marijuana in the son’s bedroom. Deputies disposed of the substance. 9:07 a.m. - Someone tried to start a warming fire in one of the bathrooms at a new building under construction at Simplot Grower Solution, 79319 Simplot Road, Hermiston. 11:17 a.m. - A man living outside Milton-Freewater reported someone broke into his three vehicles and stole a stereo from one. 12:37 p.m. - A Hermiston resident reported her husband was drunk, would not leave their home and yelled at her in front of their children. 12:57 p.m. - A woman on Northwest Geer Road asked law enforcement to help her. She said she locked herself out of her home and has a hidden key but needed help getting it due to a bad leg. 2:44 p.m. - Morrow County sheriff’s deputies took a 17-year-old Lexington boy to a relative’s home after his mother reported he pulled a knife on her husband, who then subdued her son. 2:56 p.m. - Three or four high school-age boys dropped their pants and called a person names at Sandstone Middle School, 400 N.E. 10th St., Hermiston, then fled in a green car. The target of their activity told police which house they went to. 8:49 p.m. - Prowlers were going through cars at Vista Village, 2801 S.W. Houtama Road, Pendleton. SATURDAY 2:31 a.m. - A Pendleton woman asked for police help after she locked herself with handcuffs and did not have the key. 8:33 a.m. - A Umatilla resident on Klickitat Street reported someone broke into his house and stole a bicycle, dishes, jewelry and more. 10:36 a.m. - A Pendleton resident on Southwest Hailey Avenue complained about the neighbor’s water flooding her yard. 10:55 a.m. - A 9-1-1 caller at Umatilla River and Bensel roads, Hermiston, reported a woman was throwing rocks at passing vehicles and broke a windshield. 12:47 a.m. - A man told Pendleton police his ex-wife forged his checks while he was in jail and withdrew money. 10:22 p.m. - Local law enforcement received a report of possible poachers on Kosmos Road, Stanfield. A caller said someone fired eight shots from a white pickup then took off, going about 60 mph on county roads. 11:42 p.m. - Staff with Yamhill County dispatch center told Pendleton police a male is trying to sell an Oregon license plate on the Yamhill County Buy Sell or Trade Facebook page that belongs to a Pendleton resident. SUNDAY 8:48 a.m. - Someone stole four buckets of flooring glue worth about $1,000 from the back of a truck on Northwest Johns Lane, Pendleton. 10:33 a.m. - A caller reported a Chevrolet Blazer was stuck in the middle of the Umatilla River by the bridge near the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, 615 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield, and a young man climbed out of the vehicle, got on its top and tried to jump to the bank. He did not make it, though, and swam to the edge, got out and left. 11:58 a.m. - A woman on Northeast Aspen Drive, Hermiston, told police someone “keyed” her 2011 Chrysler 200 during the night. 6:57 p.m. - Pilot Rock police received a second-hand civil complaint about a man harassing his ex-wife on the 100 block of Northeast Douglas Street. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Friday •Oregon State Police arrested Candy Lynn Valentine, 47, of Pendleton, for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Her blood-alcohol level was .21 percent, almost three times the legal limit of .08 percent. •Oregon State Police arrested Kelly M. Brady, 37, of Pendleton, for DUII and cited her for refusing to allow a test for her alcohol level. •Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joleen Cecil Hart, 36, of Adams, on four misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear and on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. •A woman told Pendleton police she loaned her ex-husband her bank card so he could withdraw $125 for car parts, but he took $200 and would not answer her calls or texts. Pendleton police investigated and arrested Timothy Allen Okaly, 39, of 323 N.E. 41st St., Pendleton, for third-degree theft, fraud by credit card, possession of meth and for a felony parole violation. •Pendleton police arrested Gary James Andrew Slaymaker, 19, of Pendleton, for felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine and possession of cocaine. Saturday •Oregon State Police arrested Larry Leroy Sahm, 62, of Salem, for DUII-controlled substance. Sahm’s blood alcohol was 0 percent, state police reported, but he agreed to a drug recognition examination and provided a urine sample. •Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jason James Abbott, 25, of Irrigon, on two counts of violating probation and a charge of domestic violence fourth-degree assault. MEETINGS TUESDAY, NOV. 29 EASTERN OREGON WORKFORCE BOARD, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College room ST- 214, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. The draft agenda can be found at www.eowb.org approximately one week prior to the meeting. (Jessica Coles 541-963-3693) WEST UMATILLA MOS- QUITO CONTROL DISTRICT, 3 p.m., district office, 3005 S. First St., Hermiston. (Janie Cuellar 541-567-5201) WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (541-676-9061) INTERMOUNTAIN EDUCA- TION SERVICE DISTRICT, 5 p.m., IMESD office, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (888-437- 6892) THURSDAY, DEC. 1 PENDLETON DOWN- TOWN ASSOCIATION, 7-8:15 a.m., Pendleton City Hall com- munity room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-304- 3912) ADAMS PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St., Ad- ams. (541-566-9380) PENDLETON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Pendle- ton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pend- leton. (541-276-7811) FRIDAY, DEC. 2 Joan Helen (Refior) Jones was born Nov. 19, 1936, in North Platte, Nebraska, to John H. and Olive Refior. Joan had two siblings, Dona and Robert. She passed away November 26 at the age of 80 after a stroke. Joan graduated from North Platte High School in 1954. She worked for Fox Theater until her marriage to Dean Jones in 1955. Dean worked for Union Pacific Rail- Jones road so the family relocated to several cities in Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. They moved to Hermiston, Oregon, in 1973. Joan and Dean later divorced. Joan worked as a book- keeper and store clerk for a number of years at Hector Shoes and was a familiar face to local merchants and clients. She enjoyed her work, especially when she was able to decorate for special occa- sions and holidays. Joan had belonged to Eastern Star and Does and later to UP Junior Old Timer’s club where she participated in meetings and conventions. After retire- ment, she enjoyed decorating her home for the seasons and holidays. Joan moved to Pendleton several years ago where she resided at Elizabethan Manor; while there she made several close friends whom she checked on regularly. Joan is survived by her children Barbara Wilson of Milton-Freewater, Michael Jones (Marge) of Pend- leton, and Donna Jones (Raul Ochoa) of North Platte. Also surviving Joan are her grandchildren Casey Jones (Jessica) with children Lilly, Cordelia and Bishop of Beaverton, Ore., and Kathryn Keshner (Elliot) of Denver, Amber Ochoa of Omaha with son Phoenix and Ryan Ochoa of Kaerney, Neb., her siblings Dona Herndon of North Platte and Robert Refior (JoEllen) of Colorado Springs, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Agape House in Hermiston, Ore. Per her request, no public service will be held for Joan. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneer- chapel.com. Page 5A Russell J. “Russ” Geiser, 68, of Hermiston died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in Richland, Wash. He was born June 7, 1948, in Butte, Mont. A celebration of life and potluck will be held Sunday, Dec. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sherman County Senior Center in Moro. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Debra Kellogg Pendleton April 3, 1954-Nov. 28, 2016 Debra Kellogg, 62, of Pendleton died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at her home. She was born April 3, 1954, in Salt Lake, Utah. Arrangements are pending with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. John A. Prag Hermiston Feb. 25, 1935-Nov. 9, 2016 Former Boardman resident John A. Prag, 81, of Herm- iston died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Portland. A celebration of life will be held Friday, Dec. 30 from 4-7 p.m. a the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center in Boardman. Private burial will take place at the Riverview Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Johnny Lee ‘John’ Shrader Milton-Freewater Feb. 1, 1944-Nov. 23, 2016 Johnny Lee “John” Shrader, 72, of Milton-Freewater died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in Walla Walla. He was born Feb. 1, 1944. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Debra E. Tinsley Weston Nov. 27, 1952-Nov. 26, 2016 UPCOMING SERVICES Debra E. Tinsley, 63, of Weston died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at her home. She was born Nov. 27, 1952. Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. TUESDAY, NOV. 29 No services scheduled WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 No services scheduled Pedro Veliz Jr. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag 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.eastoregonian.com/obituaryform, by email to obits@ea- storegonian.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the East Oregonian office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. Hermiston Dec. 8, 1943-Nov. 22, 2016 Pedro Veliz Jr., 72, of Hermiston died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1943, in Edinburg, Texas. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Herm- iston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com HERMISTON Toy run revs up holiday cheer at Good Shepherd By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian Although his 2004 Harley Wide Glide has a few more scratches, Al Sells will rev up its engine for the 13th annual Echo Toy Run. Sells, who crashed his trusty bike three days after the 2015 event, is ready to ride again this year — bringing holiday cheer to kids at Good Shepherd Medical Center. Area bikers are invited to bring an unwrapped toy and meet Saturday in downtown Echo. Kickstands up at noon, the bikers will cruise into Hermiston on their way to deliver toys to the hospital. The leather-clad group will be greeted by a hospital administrator and treated to coffee, hot chocolate or hot apple cider, said Nick Bejarano, director of marketing and communications at Good Shepherd. The effort of area bikers in making a difference in the lives of kids in the community lasts well beyond the holiday season, Bejarano said. In addition to distributing gifts to youngsters in the hospital during Christmas, toys are available for hospital staff to give to children throughout the year, as well as donating some to the Hermiston Police Department’s Christmas Express. Bejarano is impressed with Sells’ effort to celebrate the season with his biker buddies while giving back to others at the same time. “I think it’s an amazing initiative,” Bejarano said. “They genuinely care EO Media Group file photo Nearly 100 motorcycles participated in the 2014 Echo Toy Run to deliv- er gifts for children at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston. This year’s event is Saturday, Dec. 3. about people in the community and want to make a difference.” The idea for the toy run started when former owners of the Echo Saloon wanted to help brighten the spirits of chil- dren who were in the hospital during the holiday season. Sells has carried on the tradition and coordinates the yearly event. More than just a bunch of bikers out for a ride, Sells said it provides an oppor- tunity to give back to the community. “I think it makes people feel good,” he said. “It’s the greatest day of the year. I get to visit with all my friends.” In case Mother Nature brings bad weather, or for those who don’t ride motorcycles, passenger vehicles are invited to join the end of the caravan between Echo and Hermiston. Anyone wishing to donate a gift who can’t attend the Echo Toy Run can take them to the administrative offices at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. For more information, call Sells at 541-571-1820 or Bejarano at 541-667-3460. 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