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RECORDS Friday, March 3, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG DEATH NOTICES WEDNESDAY Timothy O. ‘Tim’ Fetterhoff 7:37 a.m. - Pendleton police received a report of an assault at Lincoln Primary School, 107 N.W. 10th St. 8:46 a.m. - A Pilot Rock man on Northeast Douglas Street reported someone spray-painted his vehicle and slashed a tire. 9:13 a.m. - Callers told Pendleton police burglars tried to break into a residence on Southeast 10th Street and caused damage to the door and windows. 11:05 a.m. - Two dogs on Southwest Cedar Street, Pilot Rock, escaped their property and tried to attack another neighbor’s dogs. 11:22 a.m. - An Irrigon resident told law enforcement she was concerned about suspicious activity at Southwest Third Street and Wyoming Avenue due to someone living in a camp trailer in a field behind her property. 12:41 p.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning after a Ukiah resident on West Despain Street reported a neighbor’s dog killed her cat. 3:26 p.m. - Pendleton police received a request to check on an elderly man because a younger woman could be taking advantage of him financially. 3:42 p.m. - A Umatilla resident on El Monte Street called 9-1-1 and reported she awoke to a male in her home. Police responded but did not find the suspect. 3:59 p.m. - A Milton-Freewater caller at Villadom Mobile Home & RV Park, 53785 W. Crockett Road, reported a break-in at a shed and the theft of an electric chainsaw, leaf blower and more. 4:30 p.m. - A Hermiston man told police he argued with the mother of his child over custody, and she got in his face and threw paperwork at him. 5:15 p.m. - The Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District received a complaint from Knapp and Southeast Division streets about a black cat stuck in a tree for more than 12 hours. 8:11 p.m. - Umatilla police took a report of a prowler in the area of the 1500 block of Sixth Street. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Tuesday One semi driver received a ticket for how he told another driver to slow down. William Steven Morton, 43, of Boise, was eastbound Tuesday morning on Interstate 84 in a Volvo tractor-trailer when he pulled over with other drivers to put on tire chains near milepost 216, about six miles east of Pendleton, according to Oregon State Police. Morton was outside his vehicle when another semi in the right lane sped by at about 60 mph, scaring and angering him. State police also reported Morton threw a wrench at the semi in response, which hit and cracked the semi’s upper right window. State police cited Morton for third-degree mischief. But the fast-going semi driver, Ioseb Rukhadze, 43, no address available, also could face consequences: State police asked the Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office to charge Rukhadze with reckless driving. Wednesday •Umatilla tribal police arrested Jaime Torres, 21, no address provided, for possession of methamphetamine. •Umatilla police arrested Sophia Evangeline Bellemy, 31, of 210 Jason St., Stanfield, for fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence. The Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office brought initial charges against her for attempted fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence, harass- ment and reckless burning. The state in court documents accused Bellemy of using fire to damage the victim’s door. Thursday •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dustin Gene Sanders, 33, no address provided, for delivery and possession of methamphetamine. HONORS Hermiston native earns honors WALLA WALLA — Sofia Gispert Tello of Hermiston has achieved academic distinction for fall 2016 at Whitman College in Walla Walla. Academic distinction is awarded after the comple- tion of each semester. This recognition is given to all students who have completed a minimum of 12 credits, passed all credits attempted and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher. Gispert Tello is a grad- uate of Hermiston High School. Echo names honor roll students ECHO — Students named to the first semester honor roll at Echo Community School for the 2016-17 academic year include: Sixth Grade: Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 gpa): Riley Hampton, Kyla Larson, Ashley Mack, Lillian Wallis, Molly Crist, Halee Greer, Mason Murdock, Elizabeth Reeder, Kyndra Zumwalt, JoLee Palma- teer; Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49 gpa): Sophie Scott, Elliot Glenn, Tanner Arbogast, Caiden Harris. Seventh Grade: Grand Honor Roll (4.00 gpa): Alexa Rose; Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 gpa): Luis Ibarra, Austin Wade; Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49 gpa): Charlei Harwood, Faith McCarty, Maddie Owen, Liliana Scott, Kolby Spurlock, Devlyn Wilson, Taylor Mack. Eighth Grade: Grand Honor Roll (4.00 gpa): Ellaynah Brown, Zoe Russell, Lily Volger, Dysen Wilson; Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 gpa): Emily Ray, Natalie Toombs, Eida Piercy; Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49 gpa): Zora Gehrke, Kolby Wright. Freshman: Grand Honor Roll (4.00 gpa): Cynthia Buitron-Cardenas, Mya Hayden, Katrina Morrison; Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 gpa): Hayden McKague; Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49 gpa): Codi Hewlett, Codi, Rachel McCarty, Jazzlyn Sanchez, Annelise Brown, Jaxon Cook, Ethan Piercy. Sophomore: Grand Honor Roll (4.00 gpa): Braden MacPher- son-Thacker, Kylee Murstig, Garrett Wiggins; Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 gpa): Kiana Morrison; Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49 gpa): Kobe McLemore, Bobbie Sharp, Ian Beenblossom, Alex Putman, Lexie Cox, Devan Craig. Junior: Grand Honor Roll (4.00 gpa): Alyssa Ray, Natalee Sherbahn; Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 gpa): Marti Huff, Kiara Jackson; Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49 gpa): Tyler Kordosky, Zachary Gehrke, Ethan Hobson, Morgan Marcum, Taylor Swaggart, Monique Montoya, Madyson Horn, Kyle Ranger. Senior: Grand Honor Roll (4.00 gpa): Henry Gehrke, Bethanie Milbrodt, Molly Morgan; Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 gpa): Miriam Mendoza-Aguilar, Allyson Hewlett, Laci Wiggins, Rose Wright, Devyn Tarvin; Honorable Mention (3.0-3.49 gpa): Hannah McCarty, Dalton Wohlcke, Samantha McQuown. LOTTERY Wednesday, March 1 Megabucks 09-10-15-17-18-44 Estimated jackpot: $5.5 million Powerball 10-16-40-52-55 Powerball: 17 Power Play: 10 Estimated jackpot: $53 million Win for Life 04-10-36-52 Lucky Lines 02-08-09-15-FREE-18-22- 27-31 Estimated jackpot: $11,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 8-1-6-0 4 p.m.: 6-8-8-9 7 p.m.: 4-2-2-3 10 p.m.: 3-6-8-1 Thursday, March 2 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 7-0-4-4 Hermiston Aug. 25, 1951-Jan. 18, 2017 Timothy O. “Tim” Fetterhoff, 65, of Hermiston died Jan. 18, 2017, in Hermiston. He was born Aug. 25, 1951, in Pend- leton. A celebration gathering is planned for Monday, March 20 at 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery, where a private family burial was held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com UPCOMING SERVICES FRIDAY, MARCH 3 FALCONER, EARL — Celebration of life at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 102 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Inurnment will follow at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. MCDANIEL, JOE — Celebration of life service at 1 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. SATURDAY, MARCH 4 BAKER, JANE — Celebration of life service at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave. BAUMANN, OTTO — Memorial service at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 485 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. BISSELL, GORDON — Celebration of life service at 3 p.m. at Huebach Chapel, University Church, 212 S.W. Fourth St., College Place, Wash. LEADER, BEVERLY — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Umatilla. WELLS, GENE — Funeral service at 1:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. WILKINSON, ALICE — Memorial service at 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 210 N.W. Ninth St., Pendleton. A reception will follow the service. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can in- clude 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 in- clude information about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at www.eastorego- nian.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 office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. East Oregonian Page 5A MEETINGS FRIDAY, MARCH 3 No meetings scheduled SATURDAY, MARCH 4 BOARDMAN GOAL-SET- TING WORKSHOP, 8:15 a.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. Board- man city officials will discuss set- ting goals and direction for the coming year. Public welcome; possibly no opportunity for public comment. (541-481-9252) MONDAY, MARCH 6 MORROW COUNTY ROAD COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JOINT WORK SESSION, 1 p.m., Bar- tholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (Sandi Put- man 541-989-9500) MORROW COUNTY PARKS COMMITTEE SPE- CIAL MEETING, 1 p.m., Colum- bia Basin Electric Co-Op con- ference room, 171 Linden Way, Heppner. (Kirsti Cason 541-989- 9500) STOKES LANDING SE- NIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon. (Karen 541-922-3137) HEPPNER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Hep- pner. (541-676-9618) M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. (541-938-5531) WESTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:30 p.m., Me- morial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-3313) TUESDAY, MARCH 7 PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT WORK SESSION, 8 a.m., Pendleton School District office, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pend- leton. (541-276-6711) WESTON LIBRARY BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-2378) IRRIGON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. (541-922-3047) MEACHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 6 p.m., Meacham Fire Department, Meacham. (541-786-2069) STANFIELD CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Stanfield City Hall council chambers, 160 S. Main St., Stanfield. (541-449-3831) UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Umatilla City Hall council chambers, 700 Sixth St., Umatil- la. (541-922-3226) PENDLETON CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541- 966-0201) PILOT ROCK CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall council chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811) BOARDMAN CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Board- man. (541-481-9252) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 UKIAH SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah Commu- nity School, 201 Hill St., Ukiah. (541-427-3731) MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Irrigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Ir- rigon. M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 3, 12 p.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Golf Course restaurant, 301 Catherine St., Milton-Freewater. (541-938- 5531) PORT OF MORROW COM- MISSION, 1:30 p.m., Port of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive, Board- man. (541-481-7678) PENDLETON FACADE COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pend- leton City Hall administrative conference room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Julie Chase 541-966-0204) RIVERSIDE SITE COUN- CIL, 5:30 p.m., Riverside High School library, 210 N.E. Board- man Ave., Boardman. (541-676- 9128) WESTON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-3313) ATHENA PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athe- na. (541-566-3862) ADAMS CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St., Adams. (541-566- 9380) CONDON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main St., Con- don. (541-384-2711) Russia’s top diplomat at center of Trump controversy WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s back-to-back controversies over its Russian ties now have at least one thing in common: Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. Moscow’s top diplomat in the U.S. has become the Kevin Bacon of the Trump White House’s Russia imbro- glio. A Washington fixture with a sprawling network, he has emerged as the central figure in the investi- gations into Trump advisers’ connections with Russia. In a matter of weeks, contact with Kislyak led to the firing of a top adviser to the president and, on Thursday, prompted calls for the attorney general to resign. Separately, a White House official confirmed Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn met with Kislyak at Trump Tower in December for what the official called a brief courtesy meeting. Flynn was pushed out of the White House last month after officials said he misled Vice President Mike Pence about whether he and the ambassador had discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia. At issue Thursday were two meetings between Sessions and Kislyak — one in July and another in September, at the height of concern over Russia’s involvement in hacking of Democratic officials’ emails accounts. Intelligence offi- cials have since concluded Moscow ordered the hacks to tilt the election toward Trump. Observers note Kislyak is a somewhat unlikely figure to cause controversy. Over the course of a long diplo- matic career, he’s led the life of a somewhat typical global envoy — making himself Trump slump? Signs of drop in international tourism to U.S. NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Travel Association on Thursday said the Trump administration’s immigration policies are hurting tourism. The nonprofit industry organization said in a statement that there are “mounting signs” of “a broad chilling effect on demand for international travel to the United States.” The U.S. Travel Association’s statement AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File In this 2013 file photo, Sergey Kislyak, Russia’s ambas- sador to the U.S. speaks with reporters at the Center for the National Interest in Washington. a reliable presence on the circuit of receptions, teas and forums that make up the calendar of any ambassador. Kislyak, who was appointed to his post in 2008, is regularly spotted walking around town, heading to and from meetings. Early in his tenure, he often opened the doors of the Russian Embassy, hosting dinners for foreign policy professionals, Pentagon officials, journal- ists and Capitol Hill staffers. Those who have attended the events describe him as a gracious and amiable diplomat, although perhaps not as polished — nor as confrontational — as his more famous boss, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. In 2015, when Kislyak invited a group of Wash- ington-based journalists, including one from the Associated Press, to the Russian Embassy for tea, he used the meeting to push warmer relations between the two nations — despite the conflict over the seizure of Crimea and crisis in Ukraine. Kislyak framed U.S.-Rus- sian relations as salvageable and hoped specifically to combat what he considered added to a growing chorus of concern from the travel industry over the impact of Trump administration policies on tourism. Earlier this week, the tourism agency NYC & Company revised its 2017 forecast to predict a drop in inbound international travel to New York City, with 300,000 fewer visitors compared to 2016. It would be the first drop in visitation to New York since the start of the recession in 2008. ForwardKeys reported in February that international bookings to the U.S. are down 6.5 percent. cartoonish, anti-Russian depictions of his government in the American press. At a press conference where he recused himself from the investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties with Russia, Sessions said he discussed a number of things with Kislyak, including counterterrorism. He said the meeting became confronta- tional when the discussion turned to Ukraine. Kislyak, 66, has bounced between the United States and Russia for most of his long career. His first foreign posting was to New York where he worked at the Soviet delega- tion at the United Nations in the early 1980s. He spent the following years as the first secretary and then councilor at the Soviet Embassy in Washington before returning to Moscow in 1989, where he took a succession of senior jobs at the Foreign Ministry. 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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Thursday ridi- culed the claims of Kislyak’s involvement in espionage as “total disinformation.” “I’ll open a military secret for you: It’s the diplomats’ jobs to have contacts in the country they are posted to,” she said sarcastically. “It’s their obligation to meet with officials and members of the political establishment.” (PG) Bargain Tuesdays** **ALL DAY TUESDAY, MOST MOVIES. Check ONLINE for more information! Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available * Matinee Pricing wildhorseresort.com 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216