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RECORDS Wednesday, February 22, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG FRIDAY 12:44 p.m. - A Hermiston woman reported she left her vehicle unlocked on West Cedar Drive and someone stole identification, medication and more from it. The person with her told police someone set off the alarm on his locked vehicle and took nothing from it. SATURDAY 1:34 p.m. - A driver reported a large U.S. flag on the road at North First Street and West Theater Lane, Hermiston. Police did not find any flag. 6:37 p.m. - A woman in Hermiston reported receiving multiple texts indicating someone followed her while she was in Kennewick. She told an Oregon State Police trooper the texts came from an unknown number and were specific, indicating the sender watched her. The stalker even sent her a photo of her vehicle and used an app to prevent police from identifying the number. The woman said the sender followed her from Kennewick to the police department in Hermiston. Police told her to make a report with the Kennewick Police Department and had an officer follow her home. 8:22 p.m. - Three females came into the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 245 N. First St., Hermiston, and reported someone followed them at a nearby store. SUNDAY 11:19 a.m. - The driver of a newer red Dodge four-door sedan illegally blocked the handicapped spot at the Hermiston Liquor Store, 1565 N. First St., No. 6, Hermiston. The person who reported this also said he took a photo of the car. 4:36 p.m. - A caller told Hermiston police a group of teens assaulted her son and husband at Northwest Stockton Street and West Elm Avenue. 5:28 p.m. - A citizen flagged down a Hermiston officer at West Highland Avenue and Southwest 17th Street for an injured skunk. MONDAY 9:24 a.m. - Children playing basketball in the road at Northeast Main Avenue and 10th Street, Irrigon, prompted a caller to report they were not paying attention and a car almost hit them. The caller also said this is an ongoing situation. 10:08 a.m. - Milton-Freewater police responded to the 400 block of Robbins Avenue for a break-in and burglary of a shop. 11:19 a.m. - An Irrigon woman called the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office for help to get back her dogs. She reported she left the dogs with friends, but found out on Facebook the friends gave her dogs to a pound. And the pound, she stated, refused to give her the dogs. She asked to speak to a deputy about what she could do. 1:26 p.m. - Motorcyclists and three-wheel riders without helmets drew a complaint from a caller on West Tamarack Avenue, Hermiston. 3:16 p.m. - A caller reported her granddaughter was on horseback at Washington Lane and West Fourth Road, Irrigon, when a maroon Dodge drove too close, revved the engine and almost caused the horse to buck off her granddaughter. 4:09 p.m. - A resident on Villegas Lane, Boardman, complained to law enforcement about the neighbor’s dogs, who are aggressive and use her yard as a toilet. 4:37 p.m. - Six juveniles stole bags of cans from a yard on Northwest 11th Street, Pendleton. 7:21 p.m. - Emergency services in Morrow County received a second-hand report that a driver in a purple Toyota hit a cow on Kunze Road, Boardman 8:03 p.m. - A Heppner caller reported an explosion and flames near Pettyjohn’s Farm & Builders Supply, 424 W. Linden Way. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Friday •Oregon State Police cited Brook A. Benjamin, 37, no address provided, for driving under the influence of intoxicants. •An Orlando, Florida, man lost a fight with staff at the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton, following his arrest for drunk driving. Emergency agencies responded to a semitrailer crash at 4:42 p.m. on the westbound side off Interstate 84 near milepost 221. An Oregon State Police trooper contacted the driver, Joseph Patrick Johnson, 33, and noticed he was impaired. State police also reported Johnson failed a sobriety test, which led to his arrest. He resisted, and two troopers worked to put him in the back of a police car. At the county jail, according to state police, Johnson fought with jail staff. “After the jail nurse administered to him,” state police reported, “the driver consented to a breath test.” That revealed a blood-alcohol level of .13 percent, more than the .08 percent legal limit. State police booked him into the jail for DUII and reckless driving. He also could face other charges. •Oregon State Police arrested Osias Lumnti Edmiston, 20, of Pendleton, for DUII. According to state police, Edmiston admitted to “smoking several bowls” of marijuana before driving. Sunday •Oregon State Police arrested Clyde Dean Brown, 46, of McDermitt, Nevada, for DUII. Monday •Pendleton police cited a 15-year-old for drinking alcohol after her mother reported the girl was intoxicated and asked officers to talk to her and cite her. MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION- ERS, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Government Building upper con- ference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (541-676-9061) HERMISTON LIBRARY BOARD, 4 p.m., Hermiston Pub- lic Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) UMATILLA COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT PUBLIC MEETING, 6 p.m., Athena Elementary School caf- eteria, 375 S. Fifth St., Athena. Planning department personnel and David Knudsen of Ostrom Mushroom Farms will give a presentation about a proposed mushroom substrate/growing media production facility near Athena and answer questions. (Tamra Mabbott or Bob Waldher 541-278-6246 or 541-278-6251) THURSDAY, FEB. 23 SALVATION ARMY ADVI- SORY BOARD, 12 p.m., Sal- vation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (Susan Lamb 541-276-3369) UMATILLA COUNTY PLAN- NING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Umatilla County Justice Center, 4700 N.W. Pioneer Place, Pend- leton. (541-278-6252) FRIDAY, FEB. 24 EASTERN OREGON TRADE & EVENT CENTER AU- THORITY, 7 a.m., EOTEC main building, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. (541-289-9800) MONDAY, FEB. 27 U M AT I L L A - M O R R O W COUNTY HEAD START, 11:30 a.m., Head Start office, 110 N.E. Fourth St., Hermiston. (Kerry Tassie 541-564-6878) NIXYAAWII COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD, 4:30 p.m., Nixyaawii Community School, 73300 July Grounds Lane, Mis- sion. (541-966-2680) UMATILLA BASIN WA- TERSHED COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Eastern Oregon Higher Educa- tion Center, 975 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. (541-276- 2190) ODOT/AREA COMMIS- SION ON TRANSPORTATION VIDEO PUBLIC MEETING, 6 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Emigrant Hall room 128, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend- leton AND Blue Mountain Com- munity College, 300 N.E. Front St., Boardman. North East and South East Area Commission on Transportation and ODOT will provide information and take comment on the Draft 2018- 2021 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for the Eastern Oregon area. Meetings will be linked by video; if you cannot attend the meeting it may be viewed remotely at https:// zoom.us./join. Enter meeting ID 175-119-566 and password odotstip (Tom Strandberg 541- 963-1330) MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Pioneer Memorial Clinic confer- ence room, 130 Thompson St., Heppner. February: provider’s dinner will run concurrently with meeting. (541-676-9133) HERMISTON CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall council chambers, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541- 567-5521) M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Public Library Al- bee Room, 8 S.W. EIghth Ave., Milton-Freewater. (541-938- 5531) LOTTERY Monday, Feb. 20 Megabucks 09-12-21-34-42-46 Estimated jackpot: $4.8 million Lucky Lines 03-08-11-15-FREE-19-23- 26-31 Estimated jackpot: $46,000 Win for Life 01-23-44-75 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 5-7-2-3 4 p.m.: 5-8-8-5 7 p.m.: 3-2-4-0 10 p.m.: 8-6-9-2 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 0-7-0-9 East Oregonian Page 5A OBITUARIES Marie L. Hughes Walter Wayne Royal Pendleton March 30, 1920-February 16, 2017 Spokane, Wash. August 7, 1919-February 20, 2017 Marie L. Hughes, a Pend- leton resident, died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at her home. She was 96 years old. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. A luncheon will follow at Lee Pfeiffer’s home at 46 N.E. Mt. Hebron Drive, Pendleton, Ore. Burns Mortuary of Pend- leton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condo- lence book at www. burnsmortuary.com Marie was born to Walesca and Hughes Raymond Loosely on March 30, 1920, in Fort Klamath, Ore., where she grew up through high school. Eight students gradu- ated from high school, which was the entire school and the last of the grade school in Fort Klamath. The second of five girls and one boy, she also worked alongside her father on their dairy farm. Then off to Oregon State College, Corvallis, Ore., at only age 17. Marie graduated in 1942 with a home economics major and brand new husband, V. Jay Hughes. Following a small reception, on July 4th, 1942, in 104-degree weather they arrived in Lakeview, Ore., to begin his career with the U.S. Forest Service. Jay joined a summer four-man cruising crew. Marie was the hired cook. In the fall of 1942 Marie taught in Lakeview High School. Spring 1943 they moved to Shevlin Hixon, a portable logging company 50 miles south of Bend. They transferred to “Fish Hole” out of Bly, into timber and fire control, then to Bly, Ore. May 10, 1944, their son Raymond (Ray) was born in Bend. From Bly they transferred to Lakeview as assistant ranger. There he was chosen to begin training for ranger. April 22, 1946, Jay was surprised when Marie gave birth to twins: Rose Marie and Rosa Lee. Jay’s excla- mation: “Twins! What do you do with twins?” In 1949, with three small children, Jay was promoted as ranger on the Unity District where he quickly became part of community serving on the plan- ning committee for the new community hall and helping Marie with her 4-H club and other activities. In 1951, Jay moved the family to Rager Ranger Station on the Paulina District to become the first “year round” ranger. Again they were immediately involved with and helping the ranchers. By 1954, they knew his children needed more options. January 1 they moved again where he began as ranger of the Pendleton District. Martha, the third girl and fourth child, was born. Marie substitute taught at the junior high and high school, and remedial reading and counseling in a special program at Blue Mountain Community College. She taught Bible in Sunday School and Ladies’ Bible Studies. She started Christian Women’s Club in 1963, which continues as the Christian Business Women’s Club. Until her last breath she taught the importance of having Jesus in one’s life. Marie leaves son Raymond Hughes, Seattle, daughter R. Lee Pfeiffer, Pendleton, and son-in-law Abe Ghaffari, Colorado. Husband V. Jay Hughes, daughters Rose Marie Ghaf- fari and Martha Hughes, and son-in-law Robert W. Pfeiffer preceded her in death. At Marie’s request, please give any contributions to “The Jesus Film” through Burns Mortuary of Pend- leton. DEATH NOTICES Ruth Holden Hermiston Nov. 19, 1927-Feb. 18, 2017 Ruth Holden, 89, of Hermiston died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Hayden, Ariz. Viewing will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Einan’s Funeral Home, 915 Bypass Highway, Richland, Wash. William Edwin ‘Bill’ Perkins Pendleton Oct. 19, 1948– Feb. 12, 2017 William Edwin “Bill” Perkins, 68, of Pendleton died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Boise, Idaho. He was born Oct. 19, 1948, in Pendleton. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 from 1-5 p.m. at the Pendleton Eagles Lodge. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com. Chadine R. Taylor Walla Walla Sept. 16, 1966-Feb. 15, 2017 Chadine R. Taylor, 50, of Walla Walla died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Walla Walla. She was born Sept. 16, 1966. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Earl E. ‘Gene’ Wells Hermiston Sept. 16, 1922-Feb. 15, 2017 Earl E. “Gene” Wells, 94, of Hermiston died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Hermiston. He was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Nolin, Ore. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condo- lence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Walter Wayne Royal was born August 7, 1919, at Sylvester, Georgia, to Alva Royal and Cora Lee Chapman Royal. The Royals moved to the state of Florida when Wayne was five years old. He attended schools in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, and graduated from Bradenton High School in 1938. After high school he attended the University of Florida at Gaines- ville. In 1941 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. His tour Royal of duty with the Air Force brought him to Walla Walla, Wash. He was stationed at Walla Walla Air Base with the 88th Bombardment Group. It was here he met the love of his life, Barbara Jean Fine, and they were married September 5, 1943. After World War II Wayne and Barbara settled in Walla Walla, Wash., and Wayne was employed with United Air Lines. In 1947 Wayne left United to work for Pacific Power and Light Co. From Walla Walla they later moved to Portland, Ore., to Pendleton, Ore., to Albany, Ore., then back to Pendleton. Wayne retired from Pacific Power and Light in 1981 after 35 years. During the years the chil- dren were growing up Wayne was involved in Scouting, Little League, and camping with his family. He loved to travel the road in an RV. He also enjoyed hunting and golf. Wayne and Barbara were active members of the First Presbyterian Church and served several years on the Board of Elders. He is a John R. Segerstrom Austin, Texas October 9, 1942-February 19, 2017 Former Pendleton resident He loved humor, music, John R. Segerstrom, 74, died and dancing and sang and Sunday, February 19, 2017, played guitar his entire life. in Austin, Texas, with his While living in Pendleton, family around him. he volunteered annually with Segerstrom was born the Round-Up, an event he October 9, 1942, in enjoyed returning Sonora, California, to for many years. to Jean and Richard Segerstrom is Segerstrom. survived by his daughter Suzanne He married and son-in-law Jai Barbara (Nelson) Giffin of Lexington, Segerstrom in 1964. Kentucky; son He graduated from San Jose State Eric and daugh- University and ter-in-law Suzette Harvard Business of Austin, Texas; School. Segerstrom granddaughter was the president Segerstrom Lucy of Austin, and founder of the Texas; and brother Pendleton Banking Company. Kris of Sacramento, Cali- He also served as president of fornia. the Oregon Banker’s Associ- He is preceded in death ation. After moving to Lake by his wife Barbara, parents Oswego in 1983, he went on Richard and Jean, and to develop software to help brother Karl. small banks manage their Memorial contributions financial risk. After Barbara’s in honor of Mr. Segerstrom death in 2007, he retired to may be made to the Pend- Austin, Texas. leton Round-Up Foundation. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publish- es paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Obituaries may be edit- ed for spelling, proper punctua- tion and style. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include informa- tion about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at www.eastoregonian. com/obituaryform, by email to UPCOMING SERVICES WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 No services scheduled THURSDAY, FEB. 23 No services scheduled Thank You! Our heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to the Celebration of Life for Maxine Marcum. We appreciate all of the love and support in this time of sadness. All of the cards were words of comfort to know that she touched so many lives. Maxine will always be with us each and every day in our hearts and thoughts as we share the memories. The Marcum Family past member of BPOE 287 Walla Walla and BPOE 288 Pendleton. After retirement Wayne and Barbara did much traveling throughout the United States and spent several winters in Florida. His wife Barbara passed away September 2, 2010, after 67 years of marriage. In May of 2015 Wayne moved to Spokane, Wash., to be closer to his daughter and resided at River- view Retirement Assisted Living. Survivors today include sons Gregory (Diane) Royal, Pendleton, Ore., Mark (Marla) Royal, Pendleton, Ore., and Gordon (Gaylene) Royal, La Grande, Ore.; daughters Ann (Steve) Lamphere, Roseburg, Ore., and Carol (Jim) Thomson, Spokane, Wash.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Brothers Bob, Jack, Morris and John Royal and sister Jeanette Tate, all of Florida, preceded him in death. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 24th in the chapel at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Viewing will be from noon to 1 p.m. with service to follow. A reception will be held in the First Presbyterian Church Rogers Room, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton, after the funeral service, and gravesite burial will be attended by family only after the reception. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Pendleton, or directly or through Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. obits@eastoregonian.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. 2/22 Cineplex Show Times Get expert answers to vour questions about managing chronic pain at our communitv and provider forums. $5 Classic Movie 12:00 THE BIG COUNTRY The LEGO Batman Movie (PG) 2D 4:50 7:10 3D 9:30 Join us in Pendleton Fifty Shades Darker (R) 4:00 6:40 9:20 Thursday, Feb. 23 & Friday, Feb. 24 The Great Wall (PG13) 2D 5:00 7:20 3D 9:40 St. Anthony Hospital Conference Room 1 & 2 SIGN UP TODAY! Go to eocco.com for more information and to register. 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