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RECORDS Tuesday, May 30, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG FRIDAY 10:54 a.m. - A resident of Northwest 11th Street, Pendleton, reported a theft. 11:13 a.m. - Pendleton police received a report of two white dogs chasing people at the Little League park near Southeast 19th Drive, but the dogs were gone when police arrived. 12:51 p.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office and an Irrigon ambulance transported a 14-year-old girl who was bleeding and suicidal from Irrigon to Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston. 1:22 p.m. - A Heppner man told police his aunt was drunk and harassing him and his kids, and she may be driving to his house. 5:42 p.m. - Motorists complained of a driver in a light blue Lexus on Interstate 84 near Threemile Canyon going 95 mph, brake checking and texting. 7:04 p.m. - The bishop of a local church stopped by for a visit at a house on Wagon Wheel Loop, Irrigon, and found a strange car in the driveway, a loaded gun on the porch and nobody home. A teenage boy lives at the home with his grandma, and had allegedly abused her the previous day. 8:21 p.m. - Patrons at Zhen’s Jade Garden, 502 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton, reported what sounded like a single gunshot. Officers determined the sound to be fireworks. 9:01 p.m. - Pendleton police received a theft report from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 609 N.W. 12th St. 11:12 p.m. - A Heppner man called the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office to tell them he had repossessed a tractor that belonged to him and sold it. He wanted the sheriff’s office to know in case there was a theft report filed. 11:40 p.m. - Two men fighting at The Saddle Restaurant, 2230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton, were given a warning by Pendleton police. SATURDAY 12:45 a.m. - Pendleton police received a report of the theft of firearms from a home on Northwest 12th Street. 1:03 a.m. - A Morrow County Sheriff’s deputy found a meth pipe in his vehicle while taking a woman to the Umatilla County Jail. 8:06 a.m. - A woman said someone drove a red Kia 4-door at a high rate of speed then abandoned it on her property on Highway 730, Irrigon. 4:39 p.m. - Pendleton police responded to another fight, this one involving four men on Northwest Carden Avenue. The men were given a warning. 6:18 p.m. - A resident of Parkview Apartments, 401 N.W. Bailey Ave., Pendleton, reported a theft. 10:05 p.m. - Pendleton police were called to the vicinity of South Main Street and Southeast Goodwin Avenue for a man laying in the middle of the street. SUNDAY 12:10 a.m. - Two people fighting at Circle K Food Mart, 335 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton, were contacted by police, and at least one was jailed. 4:18 p.m. - An employee of Travelodge, 411 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton, reported her purse was stolen from the motel. 11:00 p.m. - Pendleton police investigating a report of gunshots fired instead found a man punching a metal sign, and arrested him. ARRESTS Friday, May 26 • Leobardo Jacquez, 33, was arrested by the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for probation violation on a fourth-degree assault/strangulation charge and failure to perform duties of a driver that led to property damage. He was booked in the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton. Sunday, May 28 • Jose Hector Betancourt Villegas, 50, of Milton-Freewater was arrested for DUII and reckless driving at 9:55 p.m. • Pendleton police arrested Stanley M. Moran, 47, Pendleton, for driving under the influence of intoxicants. COMMUNITY CALENDAR GREENFIELD GRANGE PINOCHLE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Greenfield Grange 579, 209 N.W. First St., Boardman. (541- 481-7397) BIBLE STUDY, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 352 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. (Rev. Jim Pierce 541-276-2616) “THE LIFE MODEL: LIVING FROM THE HEART JESUS GAVE YOU” BOOK STUDY GROUP, 1-2:30 p.m., Bowman Building, 17 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. (Pat 541-276-6671) TOPS CHAPTER OR 1169, 4-5:30 p.m., Hermiston Assem- bly of God Church, 730 E. Hurl- burt Ave., Hermiston. Use west side door. (Janell Bailey 541- 571-5744) STUDYING THE MIRA- CLES OF JESUS, 4-6 p.m., Good Samaritan Ministries, 319 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston. (541-564-1041) AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., Pend- leton Baptist Church, 3202 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. For chil- dren age 3 through sixth grade. (541-276-7590) A SHARP PLAYERS OR- CHESTRA REHEARSAL, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pendleton High School band room, 1800 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Inter- mediate orchestra for players of any instrument. (JD Kindle 541- 276-0320) PRELUDES ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL, 6:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College McRae Activity Center, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. For beginning strings players of all ages. (JD Kindle 541-276- 0320) WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 WILLOW RUN LADIES GOLF CLUB, 8 a.m., Willow Run Golf Course, 78873 Toms Camp Road, Boardman. Rain or shine. Need not be a member to play. (541-481-4381) CAY-UMA-WA TOAST- MASTERS, 12-1 p.m., Wild- horse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton. Everyone welcome. (Jeannette Taylor 541-276-9492) ALTRUSA INTERNATION- AL OF PENDLETON, 12 p.m., Red Lion Inn, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton. HERMISTON ELKS DIN- NER, 5:30-8 p.m., Hermiston Elks Lodge, 480 E. Main St., Hermiston. (541-567-6923) WW.FRIENDS, 5:30 p.m., private residence, 3008 N.E. Riverside Ave., Pendleton. Pizza and bunco party. All widows and widowers welcome. (Sandy 541- 276-4708 or 541-969-2450) OREGON GRASS ROOTS CRIBBAGE CLUB NO. 2, 6:30 p.m., Desert Lanes Bowling Al- ley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. All levels of players welcome. (541-567-6594) THURSDAY, JUNE 1 BOARDMAN KIWANIS CLUB, 6:30 a.m., Riverfront Lodge, 6 Marine Drive, Boardman. TUMBLEWEED TOAST- MASTERS, 6:30 a.m., Eastern Oregon Higher Education Cen- ter, 980 S.E. Columbia Drive, Hermiston. Visitors welcome. (541-567-3360) PENDLETON LIONS CLUB, 7 a.m., Roosters Restaurant, 1515 Southgate, Pendleton. ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM THE DRY SIDE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. Use Seventh Street entrance. Monthly business meeting at noon. (541-567- 4446) LOTTERY Friday, May 26 Megamillions 25-26-28-37-56 Megaball: 5 Megaplier: 3 Estimated jackpot: $58M Lucky Lines 02-08-11-14-FREE-19-22- 27-29 Estimated jackpot: $28,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 4-7-1-7 4 p.m.: 6-3-3-9 7 p.m.: 1-0-7-2 10 p.m.: 3-0-0-9 Saturday, May 27 Powerball 05-10-28-55-67 Powerball: 9 Power Play: 3 Estimated jackpot: $275M Megabucks 06-16-18-23-31-34 Estimated jackpot: $6.4M Lucky Lines 03-05-12-15-FREE-17-21- 25-31 Estimated jackpot: $10,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 0-6-9-2 4 p.m.: 8-6-2-8 7 p.m.: 4-8-1-7 10 p.m.: 4-5-9-5 Win for Life 13-34-41-55 David A. Helzer Patricia Ann Emmons Koch Hermiston September 15, 1949-May 25, 2017 Milton-Freewater July 26, 1941-May 18, 2017 David A. Helzer was born on September 15, 1949, in Nampa, Idaho, to parents Broyce and Nola Kinley Helzer. He died on May 25, 2017, at his home in Herm- iston, Oregon, at the age of 67 years surrounded by loved ones. He graduated high school in Caldwell, Idaho, in the class of 1968. He moved to Hermiston, Ore., in 1976. He later moved to Pullman, Wash., for several Helzer years and returned to Hermiston in 2010 where he has lived since. David was united in marriage to Sharon Seger on November 24, 1998, in Winnemucca, Nev. He was an owner operator of his own truck for many years. David then worked as a truck driver for WalMart from September of 1999 until he retired in August of 2016. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, flying, and relaxing after his retirement. Lucky Lines 04-07-10-13-FREE-19-24- 27-30 Estimated jackpot: $11,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 9-2-5-4 4 p.m.: 3-9-2-6 7 p.m.: 3-9-7-6 10 p.m.: 6-8-6-5 Monday, May 29 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-4-7-6 David is survived by his wife Sharon Helzer, Herm- iston, Ore.; son Adam Helzer, Las Vegas, Nev.; daughter Suzi Helzer, Yakima, Wash.; brothers Chris Martin, Hermiston, Ore., Kevin Helzer, Hermiston, Ore., and Dennis Helzer, Eagle Creek, Ore.; sisters Margie Helzer Gibson, Salem, Ore., Julie Helzer Thomas, Portland, Ore., and Teresa Helzer Pivek, McMin- nville, Ore.; one grandson, Cordan Armstrong; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston, Ore. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Mathersa Louisa Davenport Michel Pendleton December 7, 1933-May 19, 2017 Mathersa Louisa Daven- port Michel went to sleep in Jesus on Friday evening, May 19, 2017. Born December 7, 1933, to Leon and Charolette Davenport in Tina, Missouri, Mathersa grew up the second of six children. Leon would later marry Ellen Davenport, and they would adopt two more children. At the age of 17, Mathersa left high school to marry James Michel in New Plymouth, Michel Idaho. Together they raised four sons, Gary, Lonnie, Larry and Kevin. In 1970, Mathersa and her family moved to Pendleton, Oregon, where she worked in the payroll department at Harris Pine Mills until its closure. She then started a day care program that she ran out of her home. She continued caring for children until she was forced to retire after suffering a stroke in 2002. Mathersa faced numerous health challenges after suffering a second stroke in July of 2002. Despite the many complications that came as a result of the strokes, Mathersa kept a positive attitude. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She collected novelty bells and spoons from around the country. She also enjoyed collecting pictures of nature. She loved Jesus with all of her heart and made her family promise to meet her in Heaven someday. Mathersa was preceded in death by her parents, her older brother Leon, and two of her younger sisters, Katie and Maxine. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jim, and her sons Gary and his wife Theresa, Lonnie and his wife Christel, Larry and his wife Donna, and her youngest son Kevin and his partner Tracy Bosen. She will be missed by her brothers Bob and Rick Davenport, her sisters Joyce Rich and Leanne McClure, her ten grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, along with extended family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 3 in the afternoon at the Pendleton Seventh-day Adventist Church. 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. Patricia Ann Emmons Koch of Milton-Freewater passed away on May 18, 2017, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla at the age of 75 years. Patricia Ann Emmons Koch was born on July 26, 1941, in Joseph, Ore., to Ed and Lila Emmons. Pat grew up in Joseph, active in 4-H, enjoying many hours horse- back riding in the hills around her Koch home in Prairie Creek. During her senior year, an accomplished rider, she was chosen prin- cess in the Chief Joseph Days court. Pat graduated from Joseph High School in 1960. She went on to earn her associate’s degree at Eastern Oregon State College in La Grande, Ore., majoring in business. Eventually, Pat settled in Milton-Freewater where she met and married Jack Koch, August 30, 1975. They purchased the Oasis Supper Club on Stateline Road in 1989 and for the next 17 years enlarged the restaurant to seat 250. During those years she was active in the Blue Mountain Riders. Up to the time of her death she worked part-time as a notary public. Pat loved to travel TUESDAY, MAY 30 WEST UMATILLA MOSQUI- TO CONTROL DISTRICT, 5 p.m., district office, 3005 S. First St., Hermiston. (Janie Cuellar 541- 567-5201) MORROW COUNTY PLAN- NING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Bar- tholomew Government Building up- per conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (541-922-4624) PENDLETON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-7811) MONDAY, JUNE 5 STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon. (Karen 541- 922-3137) HEPPNER PLANNING COM- MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Government Build- ing upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-9061) Ernest James ‘Willy’ Wilmot Milton-Freewater Oct. 20, 1938-May 16, 2017 Ernest James “Willy” Wilmot, 78, of Milton-Freewater died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Walla Walla. He was born Oct. 20, 1938, in Boise, Idaho. A gathering for family and friends will be held Saturday, June 3 at 2 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Elks Lodge. Arrangements are with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater. Caryl Marie Hoepfner Milton-Freewater Dec. 13, 1933-May 25, 2017 Caryl Marie Hoepfner, 83, of Milton-Freewater died Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Walla Walla. She was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Hawkeye, Iowa. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater, followed by private burial service. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Leota Bernice Farmer Milton-Freewater Jan. 1, 1924-May 26, 2017 Leota Bernice Farmer, 93, of Milton-Freewater died Friday, May 26, 2017, in Milton-Freewater. She was born Jan. 1, 1924. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES TUESDAY, MAY 30 GOOLD, DONA JO — Viewing at 10 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8331 Cason Road, Gladstone. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 HELZER, DAVID — Funeral service at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. A celebration of life will follow at the Pheasant Blue Collar Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St., Hermiston. MORE ONLINE MISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618) M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public Li- brary Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. (541-938- 5531) WESTON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541- 566-3313) JEWELRY • PURSES • CLOTHING CANDLES • UNIQUE GIFTS & SO MUCH MORE Put a smile on the heart with the power of flowers. HWY 395, HERMISTON 541-567-4305 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com For archived EO records and obituaries, visit eastoregonian.com 5/30 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie 5/31 THURSDAY, JUNE 1 HERMISTON CITY COUN- CIL/UMATILLA COUNTY COM- MISSIONERS JOINT MEETING, 6 p.m., EOTEC main building, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. (541-567-5521) ADAMS PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St., Adams. (541-566-9380) and enjoyed trips to Victoria Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Lila Emmons, grandson Jacob Gordon Butler, and her husband, Jack Koch. Pat is survived by her brother, Terry (Kathy) Emmons, The Dalles, Ore.; son Marc Butler, Kennewick, Wash.; daughter Christine (Lanny Knopf) Koch, Milton-Freewater, Ore.; sons Matt (Heidi) Koch, Milton-Freewater, Ore., Mark (Beth) Evans, North Pole, Alaska, John (Diana) Koch Jr., Eugene, Ore., and Thomas Koch, Seattle, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, grand- children and great-grand- children. There will be a memorial service to remember Pat on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Munselle- Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater, Ore. In lieu of flowers, contri- butions may be made in her name to St. Mary’s Cancer Center (Special Needs), or Walla Walla Community Hospice. To leave a condolence for the family, visit www. munsellerhodes.com DEATH NOTICES MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Sunday, May 28 Page 5A OBITUARIES Editor’s Note: Because of the Memorial Day holiday, not all public safety reports are available. TUESDAY, MAY 30 East Oregonian MRS. MINIVER No Host Celebration at Midway Bar & Grill 1750 N 1st, Hermiston Saturday, June 17 • 6PM - Close All Classes are Invited A class picture will be taken at 6:00 PM Motel specials available if reservations are made by June 2 QUESTIONS? CALL: Bev (Reynolds) Galster 303-916-4958 Barbara (Bailey) Payne 541-969-9199 Janet (Mcgowan) Taylor 541-256-0648 Find us on Facebook Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG13) 2D 7:00 3D 4:10 9:50 Baywatch (R) 4:40 7:20 10:00 Guardians of the Galaxy VOL. 2 (PG13) 2D 6:50 3D 4:00 9:40 Alien: Covenant (R) 4:30 7:10 10:10 King Arthur:Legend of the Sword (PG13) 4:00 6:40 9:30 Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available * Matinee Pricing wildhorseresort.com 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216
