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Page 4A COMMUNITY East Oregonian Thursday, December 8, 2016 BOARDMAN BRIEFLY City offers double the holiday fun SAGE Saturday follows breakfast with Santa East Oregonian Twice the holiday fun is available this weekend in Boardman — including the Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa and SAGE Saturday. People can start their Sat- urday morning out with a pancake and sausage break- fast from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Of course, Santa Claus will be on hand — so parents should be pre- pared for photo opportuni- ties. In addition to the meal, kids are invited to partici- pate in a craft activity. Also, horse-drawn wagon rides will be provided by Equine Elegance. The cost is $3 per person. For more informa- tion, contact 541-314-4365 or kymberli@boardman- chamber.org. Afterwards, people are encouraged to head to SAGE Saturday, which fea- tures a Holiday Gift Work- File photo Angie Bravo feeds her daughter, Melanie, during the 2015 Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa. This year’s event is Saturday at the Boardman Senior Center. shop. Children and their par- ents are invited to partici- pate Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SAGE Cen- ter, 101 Olson Road, Board- man. Several craft options are available to choose from to create a gift (some sup- plies are limited). There is no charge for admission or activities. For more information, call 541- 481-7243 or visit www.vis- itsage.com. PENDLETON Children’s museum to raffle handcrafted doll house East Oregonian A beautifully crafted Greenleaf Beacon Hill Doll House will be raffled off to support educational pro- gramming at the Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon. Donated by Scott and Sunny Waggoner and built by Eastern Oregon Correc- tional Institution, tickets for the raffle are $10 each or three for $25. In addition, an American Girl Doll donat- ed by American Girl will be presented in the raffle draw- ing. The drawing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 21. Both the doll house and doll were donated, allowing all money from ticket sales to go directly to supporting mu- seum programs, said Heidi Anderson, executive director. “We are hoping our com- munity will take advantage of the opportunity to win these amazing prizes gen- erously donated, while also supporting the children’s mu- seum,” she said. The Children’s Museum Contributed photo by Catching Violet Photography A raffle will be held for a Greenleaf Bea- con Hill Doll House built by Eastern Or- egon Correctional Institution. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon. of Eastern Oregon began in 1996 with a mission to pro- vide kids of all ages with opportunities for educational exploration and development through interactive exhibits and play. It’s open Monday through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. To buy raffle tickets, stop by the museum or call 541- 276-1066. For more about museum programs, visit www.cmeo.org. SUBMIT COMMUNITY NEWS Submit information to: community@eastoregonian.com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Malgesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermiston or Renee Struthers at 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. Call 541-564-4539 or 541-966-0818 with questions. Winter weather causes bird club to go south PENDLETON — Due to the winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service, the Pendleton Bird Club meeting has been postponed. Birding & Travels in Costa Rica is rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 215 N. Main St., Pendleton. Everyone is welcome to attend. Presented by Joy and Steve Jaeger, the tropical presentation features their adventures to the Central American destination known for its scenery and diverse and beautiful bird species. In addition, club members will have a chance to share about their best bird sightings of the year. Also, George Ruby will discuss the Christmas Bird Count scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 31 and Jack Simons will provide an update about the Umatilla Birding Big Day, which is Sunday, Jan. 1. For more information, contact pendletonbirdclub@ gmail.com, 541-215- 0761 or visit www. pendletonbirders.org. WW.Friends meet for fun, fellowship PENDLETON — An open house is planned during the December gathering of WW.Friends. All area widows and widowers are invited to show up for fellowship and fun. The event is Saturday at 2 p.m. at 511 N.W. Despain Ave., Pendleton. Cookies and drinks will be served. The group meets each month for friendship and to share positive experiences. It’s not a grief support group. For more information, call 541-276-4708 or 541- 969-2450. Arts council sets annual meeting PENDLETON — The public is invited to review the achievements of Pendleton Center for the Arts and approve board members during the Arts Council of Pendleton annual meeting. The gathering is Sunday at 2 p.m. at the arts center, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. The business meeting is brief, said executive director Roberta Lavadour. “The gathering doubles as a nice opportunity for the arts center community to get together and celebrate the Christmas season,” she said. “Refreshments will be served and a cookie decorating bar will allow guests to express their creativity.” Memberships are available for as little as $25 for a year, which includes special discounts throughout the year and mailings about upcoming events. Member dues also provide support for free and low-cost programs the organization provides for youth, teens and adults. For more information, call 541-278-9201. PHS announces winter concerts PENDLETON — A pair of winter concerts will be presented free at Pendleton High School. The school’s concert band, symphonic band, orchestra and jazz ensemble are featured Tuesday at 7 p.m. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Pendleton Men’s Chorus will join the high school choirs — including concert choir, a cappella choir and swing choir — for a performance. Both concerts will be held in the school’s auditorium, 1800 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Admission is free. See’s Candy will be available for purchase following the concerts to help support the high school music programs. For more information, contact emily.callender@ pendleton.k12.or.us. LOTTERY Tuesday, Dec. 6 Mega Millions 13-34-48-53-63 Mega Ball: 12 Megaplier: 4 Estimated jackpot: $35 million Lucky Lines 04-05-10-15-FREE-18-24- 27-32 Estimated jackpot: $45,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 8-5-7-5 4 p.m.: 9-1-7-8 7 p.m.: 2-7-3-9 10 p.m.: 1-4-4-2 Wednesday, Dec. 7 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 8-2-4-4 RECORDS Thursday, December 8, 2016 East Oregonian Page 5A PUBLIC SAFETY LOG DEATH NOTICES OBITUARIES TUESDAY Kenneth L. Costin Darrell Otis ‘D.O.’ Smith Hermiston May 15, 1931-Dec. 5, 2016 Hermiston November 5, 1934-December 5, 2016 3:00 a.m. - A man driving south on North Columbia Street, Milton-Freewater, lost traction on his trailer and struck a cross- walk sign in the median at the intersection of North Columbia and North First Street. No injuries were reported. 3:01 a.m. - Oregon State Police observed a black Acura In- tegra stopped alongside eastbound Interstate 84 near milepost 228, partially blocking the right-hand lane. The officer attempted to make a traffic stop and the vehicle’s driver would not yield at low speeds, then sped off at a high rate of speed; the officer terminated the chase due to road conditions. A check of the license plate revealed the vehicle was reported stolen from Richland, Wash. The officer later found the vehicle stuck in a snowbank at the exit 228 eastbound on-ramp, but the driver had fled on foot into the woods and a search turned up nothing. 7:10 a.m. - Oregon State Police responded to a rollover accident near milepost 202 on westbound I-84. The vehicle slid off the roadway due to icy conditions and rolled once, landing on its wheels. The passengers were transported to Wal-Mart in Pendleton; there was no indication of injuries. 8:02 a.m. - A resident of Southwest 27th Street, Pendleton, reported a window was broken out of their car but nothing ap- peared to be missing. 8:31 a.m. - Thieves broke out the window of a vehicle parked at Oxbow Trail, West Elm Extension and Northwest 11th Street, Hermiston, and stole a purse and cell phone. 12:46 p.m. - Pilot Rock police took a theft report from a caller at Southwest Birch Place. 1:27 p.m. - A man who thought his friends were playing a joke on him finally reported his gray 1998 Ford Taurus stolen from Eldorado Apartments, 245 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. The caller said the vehicle has been gone since sometime in Octo- ber. 1:28 p.m. - A Milton-Freewater man backing out of a drive- way in the 800 block of College Street saw a Milton-Freewater police car approaching and tried to stop, but his car slid on the icy street and struck the right rear quarter panel of the officer’s vehicle. No one was injured. 3:00 p.m. - Union Pacific Railroad employees called the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office to report trespassers on railroad property southeast of Meacham. The caller said the two men with firearms were dragging a dead animal, but could give no further details except GPS coordinates. 3:05 p.m. - Pendleton police received a theft report from a resident of Southeast 20th Street. A package containing a laser for her pistol was stolen from the caller’s porch while she was out of town Nov. 25. 4:22 p.m. - A tow truck attempting to pick up a vehicle abandoned on I-84 near milepost 223.5 slid backward into the vehicle, damaging the passenger side rear door, according to OSP. 5:22 p.m. - Icy roads caused a minor fender-bender on High- way 395 South, milepost 6B, south of Pendleton. 6:22 p.m. - Umatilla police were called to the Riverside Sports Bar and Lounge, 1501 Sixth St., for a man who reported he was assaulted by a woman. The man was bleeding from the nose and hand, but claimed he didn’t touch the woman. He declined medical assistance. 8:25 p.m. - A passerby reported a fire hydrant lying in the middle of the street outside Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. The caller said no water was leaking from the hydrant’s base. 8:45 p.m. - A vehicle traveling westbound on I-84 near milepost 176 at a high rate of speed failed to notice a vehicle in front of it was traveling much slower due to mechanical issues. The following vehicle rear-ended the slower one, which ended up on the north shoulder of the road while the other came to rest in the median. No one was injured, according to OSP. 9:34 p.m. - Pendleton police investigated a report from a resident of Southeast Emigrant Avenue who said a neighbor is continually hooking up his water to her outside water supply and has also hooked up to her electricity in the past. She requested officer contact at her home. 10:50 p.m. - OSP reported a pickup overtaking an SUV on Interstate 84 westbound at milepost 234 slid on icy roads and hit the SUV, causing minor damage. The pickup driver over-corrected and hit the median barrier, and the SUV slid off the freeway, knocking down the exit 234 sign. There were no reported injuries. 11:07 p.m. - Pendleton police were called to oust a man sleeping in a tent on the back lawn of the Red Lion Inn, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., and refusing to leave. 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. Kenneth L. Costin, 85, of Hermiston died Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Kennewick, Wash. He was born May 15, 1931, in Opheim, Mont. A private family gathering will be held, and private burial will take place in Hinsdale, Mont. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com UPCOMING SERVICES THURSDAY, DEC. 8 BRUCK, LOWELL — Graveside service at 10 a.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. SMITH, DIANE — Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton, with a luncheon following in the church basement. A burial cem- etery will follow the luncheon at Olney Cemetery, Pend- leton. FRIDAY, DEC. 9 WEINMASTER, IRENE — Funeral services at 11 a.m. at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Concluding services and interment will follow at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. MEETINGS THURSDAY, DEC. 8 U M AT I L L A - M O R R O W COUNTY FARM BUREAU, 12 p.m., TBA, TBA, Pendleton. (Ju- lie Spratling 541-457-8045) BOARDMAN RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 1 p.m., Boardman Fire Department, 300 S. Wilson Lane, Boardman. (541-481-3473) HERMISTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, UMATILLA SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Umatilla School District office, 1001 Sixth St., Umatilla. (541-922-6500) FRIDAY, DEC. 9 EASTERN OREGON TRADE & EVENT CENTER AUTHORITY, 7 a.m., EOTEC main building, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermis- ton. (541-289-9800) Darrell Otis Smith, 82, of Hermiston, Ore., died December 5, 2016, at his home. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Herm- iston. All friends and family are wel- come. Darrell was born Novem- ber 5, 1934, in Wenatchee, Wash., to James and Ruby Smith. He was raised and attend- ed school in Puy- allup, Wash., and served in the Army Smith during the Korean conflict. He married Eileen Glandorf on Sept. 10, 1967, in Williamsburg, Iowa, and they had two children, Cin- diemarie and Darrell II. Most of his working life he was a truck driver. Darrell loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, shooting and viewing wildlife. He lived in the Puyallup area most of his life and settled in Hermiston in 2002. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hermiston, and a fixture at the Pheasant Grill and Lounge. Darrell is survived by his wife, Eileen Smith of Hermiston; son Darrell Smith II and daughter Cin- diemarie Blair; son Russell Smith; daughter Amber Jorgenson; brother Dale Smith; sister Rosalie Walters; and grandchildren Spencer and James Smith, Logan and Drake Blair, and Desirae and Angel- la Jorgenson. He was preced- ed in death by his parents; brother Ken Smith; sister Opal Couch; and in- fant daughter Lindielou Smith (1961). Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital through Burns Mortuary or by visit- ing www.stjude.org. Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. 5:30 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. 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