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RECORDS Tuesday, March 14, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG FRIDAY 12:03 a.m. - A report of shots fired near Northeast 10th Street, Hermiston, was called into the Hermiston police. 2:45 a.m. - A drunk driver was reported in the drive- through of Taco Bell, 2001 S.W. Court Place, Pendleton. 12:24 p.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a report of identity theft from a resident of Sagebrush Road, Hermiston. A second report of fraud was received at 2:06 p.m. from a resident of Diagonal Road, Hermiston. 12:53 p.m. - Pendleton police received a report of possible embezzlement from a caller at Southwest Perkins Avenue. 3:43 p.m. - An off-duty Morrow County sheriff’s deputy followed a suspected drunk driver in an older Ford Bronco on Highway 730, and made contact with the driver at California and Fourth streets, Irrigon. The woman was not intoxicated, but said she was having trouble with the steering. 5:34 p.m. - Intoxicated subjects kept Pendleton police and emergency crews busy throughout the evening hours. Emergency services were called at 5:34 p.m. near Highway 11 and Southeast Court Avenue for a man who had fallen down in the roadway. At 6:49 p.m. an intoxicated man walking on Southwest Frazer Avenue and Fifth Street was reportedly yelling at passing cars, but police could not locate him. Police responded to The Saddle Restaurant, 2101 S.E. Court Ave., after a report of a possible drunk driver. Two reports of a disturbance at the Frontier Tavern, 129 S.W. 18th St., came in at 9:22 p.m. And at 10:02 p.m. an employee at Oxford Suites, 2400 S.W. Court Place, reported an intoxicated man in the lobby bothering guests and the manager, and asked for him to be removed. 6:46 p.m. - A woman called the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office to report she was almost run off the road by a possible drunk driver on South Main Street, Boardman. 6:51 p.m. - A man repossessing a vehicle on Wagon Wheel Loop, Irrigon, called the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office when the owner of the vehicle attempted to drive it off the caller’s tow truck. SATURDAY 12:16 a.m. - Umatilla police were called to the Riverside Sports Bar and Lounge, 1501 Sixth St., Umatilla, to deal with an unruly customer. 1:50 a.m. - More drinking, more trouble in Pendleton. An intoxicated man, this time at Mosa, 138 S. Main St., prompted a call to Pendleton police after he fell outside the bar. Officers also stopped a possible drunk driver at 2:17 a.m. on Southeast Frazer Avenue. At 3:39 a.m., police responded to the vicinity of Southeast Court Avenue and Highway 11, near the Eastgate viaduct, for a man lying on the side of the road. And police also responded to the vicinity of Northwest Fourth Street and Ellis Avenue at 4:16 a.m. after a resident called to report an intoxicated man vomiting and passed out on the side of the road. 7:47 a.m. - A resident of Northwest Ninth Street, Pendleton, reported his roommate “is saying naughty things to him.” He requested contact from a Pendleton police officer. 10:11 a.m. - A house on East Van Buren Street, Athena, was egged sometime during the night, the homeowner complained to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office. 12:11 p.m. - A vehicle was egged sometime during the night at a residence on Northwest Sixth Street, Pendleton. Another egging was reported at 6:28 p.m. on a vehicle on Southwest Riverside Drive. 7:45 p.m. - Pendleton police were called when a resident of Southeast Byers reported someone in the shed behind his girlfriend’s house. Officers arrested a man on a warrant. 10:01 p.m. - A vehicle was reportedly broken into at Stateline Community Church, 85440 Highway 11, Milton- Freewater, while the owner was in the church. A Umatilla County sheriff’s deputy took a report. SUNDAY 12:35 a.m. - Pendleton police again had their hands full with intoxicated people. Officers responded to a disturbance at Pendleton Square Apartments, 300 S.W. 28th Drive, for an intoxicated man. Police were also called to the vicinity of Southwest 21st Street and Southwest Nye Avenue for an intoxicated man passed out in a vehicle. At 6:03 p.m., a caller reported a possible drunk driver on Southwest 28th Street, but officers were unable to locate anyone. At 11:55 p.m. an employee of Indian Hills Chevron’s Circle K store called Pendleton police to report an intoxicated man staggering down Third Street toward downtown Pendleton; again, police were unable to find the man. And early Monday morning at 12:21 a.m., a woman called to report an intoxi- cated man being belligerent outside her home on Southwest Eighth Street. That man was located and arrested. 12:52 a.m.- A man was cited and released for drunk driving after he hit a tree with his vehicle in the parking lot of the Midway Tavern, 1705 N. First St., Hermiston. 4:26 a.m. - A man who missed the Greyhound bus at Pilot Travel Center, 2115 S. Highway 395, Stanfield, was being disruptive, prompting a call to Stanfield police. 5:21 p.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office was called after a resident of Highway 11, Milton-Freewater, found meat and trash thrown into their yard over the back fence. The caller thought the neighbors, with whom they are having problems, might have been trying to poison their dog. 6:15 p.m. - A resident of Southeast Third Street, Pendleton, called Pendleton police from the nearby Circle K store to report a man had broken into his home and was still inside. 7:19 p.m. - A caller on Sixth Street, Umatilla, called police to report a man was hit by a car. Umatilla police issued a citation to the driver. 8:26 p.m. - Pendleton police received a report of a burglary sometime over the weekend at a residence on Southwest Nye Avenue. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Friday •Hermiston police arrested Benjamin Emilio Marquez, 23, of Hermiston, for attempt to elude, reckless driving, driving while suspended/revoked, menacing, and felony parole violation. •Umatilla tribal police arrested Joseph Troy Johnson, 31, of Pendleton, for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and felony domestic abuse. Saturday •Hermiston police arrested Diego Lucas, 25, no address provided, for driving under the influence of intoxicants (alcohol). Sunday •Umatilla tribal police arrested Irma Taeyana Bako, 21, of Pendleton, for trespass and felony escape. •Pendleton police arrested Andrew Johnathon Creech, 30, no address provided, for unauthorized use of a vehicle. •Milton-Freewater police arrested Larry Michael Brumbach, 42, of 815 Lamb St., Milton-Freewater, for felony failure to report as a sex offender. LOTTERY Friday, March 10 Megamillions 26-38-42-58-70 Megaball: 5 Megaplier: 5 Estimated jackpot: $106 million Lucky Lines 04-07-12-14-FREE-17-22-25-32 Estimated jackpot: $17,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 3-7-7-4 4 p.m.: 6-2-1-8 7 p.m.: 1-1-4-4 10 p.m.: 7-3-4-0 Saturday, March 11 Powerball 01-26-41-50-57 Powerball: 11 Power Play: 2 Estimated jackpot: $104 million Megabucks 01-07-31-40-44-47 Estimated jackpot: $5.9 million East Oregonian OBITUARIES James Leon ‘Jim’ Smart Weston September 5, 1937-February 1, 2017 James Leon Smart (Jim), 79 years old, of Weston, Oregon, passed away in Walla Walla, Washington, on February 1, 2017. He was born September 5, 1937, to Lloyd and Lorraine (Brown) Smart in Grove, Oklahoma. He went to school in New Plymouth, Idaho, where he was raised. James served as an artillery specialist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. He was married on February 27, Smart 1960, to Patricia K. Hutsell at Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was self-employed, and also worked as a saw filer for Louisiana Pacific. He was a member of the Church of Christ, worshiping at Pendleton, Oregon. His favorite hymn was “I’ll Fly Away,” and his favorite saying was “Meet me there.” He loved family get-to- gethers, and his hobbies were woodworking, fishing, camping and gardening. James is survived by his wife Patricia of Weston, Oregon; his daughters LaVonna (Elbert) Addington of Pendleton, Oregon, and Kelly (Mike) Smart Delay of Athena, Oregon; his sons Troy Smart of Pendleton, Oregon, and Leslie Smart of Weston, Oregon; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grand- children; sister Lola (Larry) Hewett of Meridian, Idaho; and numerous brothers- and s i s t e r s - i n - l a w, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lorraine Smart, brother LaVoy Smart, and great-grandchild Dominic Parker Freel. Viewing will be on March 24, 2017, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel in Pendleton, Oregon. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on March 25, 2017, at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, followed by a potluck at the Weston Memorial Hall in Weston, Oregon. Everyone is invited. DEATH NOTICES Ralph R. Hartley Hermiston Dec. 28, 1919-March 11, 2017 Ralph R. Hartley, 97, of Hermiston died Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Hermiston. He was born Dec. 28, 1919, in Oregon. A graveside service will be held Friday, March 17 at 1 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Robert W. ‘Bob’ McCarty Echo July 4, 1944-March 10, 2017 Robert W. “Bob” McCarty, 72, of Echo died Friday, March 10, 2017, in Richland, Wash. He was born July 4, 1944, in Pendleton. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m. at the Echo Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Ronald L. Reynolds Irrigon Nov. 25, 1960-March 11, 2017 Ronald L. Reynolds, 56, of Irrigon died Saturday, March 11, 2017, at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1960, in Boise, Idaho. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. at the Irrigon Marina. Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Richard Duane Smith Irrigon October 15, 1957-February 16, 2017 Richard Duane Smith, born October 15, 1957, went to fish with the angels on February 16, 2017. He is survived by his wife Leecia; daughters Krista and Kayela, and Kayela’s husband Jackie; grandbabies Enrique, Addi and Remi; 50-53-66-71 Sunday, March 12 Lucky Lines 01-07-09-14-FREE-18-21-28-32 Estimated jackpot: $19,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-7-8-4 4 p.m.: 1-3-7-5 7 p.m.: 8-2-8-9 10 p.m.: 4-2-3-4 Monday, March 13 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 1-3-9-9 brother Rob and his wife Jamie; and mother Bina and her husband Jay. He was preceded in death by his dad, Bob. A celebration of life will take place on April 22 at 10 a.m. — potluck and fishin’ on the Umatilla/Columbia. Patricia Ann VanNice Cove March 19, 1952-March 10, 2017 Patricia Ann VanNice, 64, of Cove passed away March 10, 2017. At her request, there will be an informal drop-in celebration of her life at Cove School on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pat was born in John Day, Oregon, on March 19, 1952, to Tom and Janet Taylor. She gradu- ated from Pendleton High School in 1970. She furthered her education at Eastern Oregon University where she earned a degree in library science VanNice and elementary education. Pat began her teaching career in North Powder in 1979 and retired in 2013 after serving Cove School for 24 years. Upon retiring, Pat and her husband, Scott, spent a year traveling the United States and parts of Canada in their RV and visited 45 of the 50 states along with four Canadian provinces. Pat was an avid reader and enjoyed volunteering at the Cove Public Library. Along with traveling and reading, she also enjoyed quilting, crafting, baking, and spending time with her family. Pat was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Taylor. She is survived by her husband, Scott VanNice of Cove; her father, Thomas Taylor of Pendleton; her brother, Mike Taylor of Echo; her children, Jenny and Justin Samp and Jason and Aimee VanNice, both of Pendleton, and Thomas and Christina VanNice of Umatilla; and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you take time to carry on Pat’s love of reading by sitting close to loved ones, sharing stories, and reading books. UPCOMING SERVICES John I. Sanborn Hermiston Sept. 14, 1952-March 6, 2017 John I. Sanborn, 64, of Hermiston died Monday, March 6, 2017, in Kennewick, Wash. He was born Sept. 14, 1952 in Lakeview, Ore. A celebration of life no-host gathering will be held Saturday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at the Panda Inn in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com TUESDAY, MARCH 14 No services scheduled WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 KNIFONG, LINDA — Potluck at 6 p.m. followed by memorial service at 7 p.m. at Hurricane Creek Grange, 82930 Airport Lane, Joseph. STEGALL, INEZ — Viewing from 4-7 p.m. at Prosser Funeral Home, 1220 Sheridan Ave., Prosser, Wash. MEETINGS TUESDAY, MARCH 14 PENDLETON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, 12 p.m., Pendleton City Hall commu- nity room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-8100) PORT OF UMATILLA COM- MISSION, 1 p.m., Port of Umatilla offices, 505 Willamette Ave., Uma- tilla. (541-922-3224) PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Early Learning Cen- ter, 455 S.W. 13th St., Pendleton. (541-969-9466) WESTON CEMETERY BOARD, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541- 566-3313) PENDLETON LIBRARY BOARD, 6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave, Pendleton. (541-966- 0380) LEXINGTON TOWN COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 425 F St., Lexington. (541-989- 8515) Umatilla County Courthouse room 130, 216 S.E. Fourth St., Pendle- ton. (Doug Olsen 541-278-6208) AG PAD/UAS SAFETY MEETING FOR STAKEHOLD- ERS, 10 a.m., Eastern Oregon Regional Airport terminal/old TSA room, 2016 Airport Road, Pendle- ton. (Erica Stewart 541-276-7754) INTERMOUNTAIN EDUCA- TION SERVICE DISTRICT, 5 p.m., IMESD office, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (888-437- 6892) BOARDMAN PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. (541-481-9252) PILOT ROCK SCHOOL DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock High School library, 101 N.E. Cherry St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-8291) UMATILLA HOSPITAL DIS- TRICT, 7:30 p.m., Umatilla Med- ical Clinic, 1890 Seventh St., Umatilla. (541-922-3104) THURSDAY, MARCH 16 ECHO CITY COUNCIL, 4 p.m., Echo City Hall, 20 S. Bonan- za St., Echo. (541-376-8411) HERMISTON IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 4 p.m., Hermiston Ir- rigation District office conference room, 366 E. Hurlburt Ave., Herm- iston. (541-567-3024) UMATILLA COUNTY SPE- CIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT, 5:15 p.m., Pendleton City Hall second floor jury room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. Budget commit- tee meeting will be followed by the regular meeting. (Dan Feil 541- 276-6449) PENDLETON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0201) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. (541-676-9061) UMATILLA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., 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 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. FRIDAY, MARCH 17 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, MARCH 20 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) LOWER UMATILLA BASIN GROUND WATER MANAGE- MENT AREA COMMITTEE, 1-3 p.m., Stafford Hansell Govern- ment Center, 915 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. (Janet Greenup 541-676-5452 ext. 109) 3/13 - 3/14 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Lucky Lines 03-07-12-14-FREE-20-24-28-32 Estimated jackpot: $18,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 0-1-3-4 4 p.m.: 3-5-7-0 7 p.m.: 8-0-8-5 10 p.m.: 2-8-9-3 Win for Life Page 5A 3/15 NETWORK In Loving Memory of Dave Walters My heart is full of gratitude when I say many thanks to family members, friends and neighbors for all acts of of kindness, sympathy, food, flowers, cards,visits and kind words spoken to our family regarding the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Dave Waters. I want to express special appreciation to the Honorary Pallbearers for their willingness and strength: Dr. Robert Pratt, Richard Jennings and Cedro Rodriguez for their many words of comfort and to the DFM Softball Girls for their touching rose tribute. A grateful thanks to everyone who attended Dave’s Memorial and to those who have provided generous donations to the Dave Walters Memorial Softball Scholarship Fund. The commitment to helping the program from the community is sincerely appreciated. I am full of gratitude. I would also like to express my appreciation Pioneer Chapel for their professional arrangements and caring service. Dave is greatly missed by by all of us that love him. He will be remembered for his kind heart, warm smile and his love for girls softball. 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