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RECORDS Wednesday, August 23, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG MONDAY 7:20 a.m. - Vandals in Milton-Freewater spray- painted gang-related graffi ti on a house and several cars on the 1200 block of Chestnut Street. 7:54 a.m. - Umatilla police took a report of graffi ti on Sonesta Court, and about three hours later took another at Umatilla Baptist Church, 146 Columbia Blvd., Umatilla. 10:34 a.m. - A Hermiston woman on East Dogwood Avenue told police her neighbor constantly harasses her. She said her property manager told her to fi le a complaint with police. 12:11 p.m. - A male yelled and swore at a female at Afl ac, 256 E. Hurlburt Ave, Hermiston. 2:11 p.m. - A woman on Southwest Isaac Avenue, Pendleton, reported a male and female were in her yard “having a domestic” in front of the two small children with them. 2:24 p.m. - A Hermiston resident told police his parents told him they were switching his vehicle from their name to his name, but they never did. However, they stole his vehicle from the U.S. Cellular parking lot, 650 N. First St., and won’t let him have the title. 2:29 p.m. - Staff at Zeigler Transmission & Auto Repair Inc., 3401 Westgate Drive, Pendleton, reported telephonic harassment. Then a manager at 8:06 p.m., Kind Leaf Pendleton, 1733 S.W. Court Ave., also reported a harassing call. 3:35 p.m. - Multiple agencies responded to a grass fi re threatening a house at 81634 Lind Road, Hermiston. 4:55 p.m. - An Irrigon man on Southeast Thomas Avenue told law enforcement the goat causing problems returned and ate all the trees on the property. He said if a Morrow County sheriff’s deputy does not respond he will kill the goat. A deputy did not fi nd the animal culprit. 7:07 p.m. - Morrow County Sheriff’s Offi ce responded to Toms Camp Road, Boardman, for a teenager who barricaded himself into his father’s shop and shut off the water. Deputies talked to both parties at the scene. 7:54 p.m. - A caller reported vandalism to a car on the 10 block of Southeast 11th Avenue, Milton-Freewater. 9:28 p.m. - A deer struck the rear of a Morrow County sheriff’s deputy’s car at Bunker Hill Lane and Highway 74, Heppner. 10:49 p.m. - Hermiston police received a report of a fi ght at Walmart, 1350 N. First St., Hermiston. ARRESTS, CITATIONS •Pendleton police arrested Tanner Scott Nicoson, 24, of 1203 S.W. 23rd St., Pendleton, for identity theft, second-degree forgery and credit card fraud. •Pendleton police arrested Lorne K. Wicks, 63, of British Columbia, for driving under the infl uence of intoxicants. Thomas Meehan, Tony-winning story writer of ‘Annie,’ dies with Christopher Curtis, “Bombay Dreams” with Meera Syal and the NEW YORK — Three- musical “Rocky” with time Tony Award-winning Sylvester Stallone. Meehan began his book writer Thomas Meehan, best known for career as a writer with The transforming the Little New Yorker’s “Talk of the Orphan Annie cartoon strip Town” section and later into the smash Broadway earned an Emmy Award musical “Annie,” has died nomination in 1964 as one of the writers at age 88. of the TV series Meehan, “That Was the who had been Week That Was.” ill for about Charnin said fi ve months and Meehan was had undergone “really very surgery, died unique.” at his home in “He was Manhattan late somebody who Monday or early you could liter- Tuesday, long- Meehan ally call a wit,” time friend and “Annie” collaborator Charnin said. “There are Martin Charnin said. not a lot of wits left in Charnin visited his old comedy, and Tom was a wit. I have no problem friend about 10 days ago. “There’s a hole in my calling him that.” Meehan made his heart,” Charnin said. “It’s a gigantic loss, not only to Broadway debut with alongside the industry but also to us. “Annie,” We’ve been together and Charnin and songwriter Charles Strouse. The 1977 so close since the 1950s.” Meehan wrote the books original won the Tony for three shows that ran as best musical and ran over 2,000 performances for 2,300 performances, tours and on Broadway: “Annie” inspiring with 2,377 performances, revivals that never went “The Producers” with Mel out of style. “Annie” almost died Brooks at 2,502 perfor- mances and “Hairspray,” at the Goodspeed Opera which he wrote with Mark House in Connecticut O’Donnell and which in 1976. But Charnin reached 2,642 perfor- brought in noted stage and fi lm director Mike mances. “I wrote stories that Nichols, who signed on as were serious, very somber, a producer, and helped him trying to be in the style revise the show. With actress Andrea of William Faulkner,” Meehan told the Observer McArdle replacing Kristen newspaper in 1999. “My Vigard as the red-haired career has always been that moppet Annie and Dorothy every time I try something Loudon added as Miss really serious, it’s no good, Hannigan, the production but if I try to be funny, then went on to open in New York in April 1977 with a it works.” Tributes poured in on bang. The 1982 fi lm version, social media, including from “Hamilton” creator which featured Carol in Loudon’s Lin-Manuel Miranda, Burnett who called Meehan “one role, was not nearly as of the best around,” and popular or well-received. from actress Kate Shindle, A stage sequel called head of the Actors’ Equity “Annie Warbucks” ran Association, who called off-Broadway in 1993. The original show was his death a “great loss.” Meehan’s other revived on Broadway in shows include “Young 2012 and was made into a Frankenstein” with fi lm starring Quvenzhane Brooks, “Cry-Baby” with Wallis in 2014. Meehan is survived by O’Donnell, “Elf” with Bob Martin, “Chaplin” his wife. Johnnie O. England Helen Mae (Koebcke) Harper Hermiston January 17, 1937 - June 26, 2017 Pendleton September 28, 1922 - August 20, 2017 A celebration of life will be held for Johnnie O. England. The service is Sunday Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 700 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Lynn Anderson Barker Walla Walla July 31, 1929 - Aug. 17, 2017 Lynn Anderson Barker, 88, of Walla Walla died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in Walla Walla. He was born July 31, 1929. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Cecil E. ‘Bud’ Howard III Hermiston Nov. 17, 1958 - Aug. 18, 2017 Cecil E. “Bud” Howard III, 58, of Hermiston died Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1958, in Hermiston. A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. at the Stanfi eld Baptist Church, 310 N.E. Wheeler Ave., Stanfi eld. A private family burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Patricia Hunt Pendleton Dec. 3, 1937 - Aug. 21, 2017 Patricia Hunt, 79, of Pendleton died Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1937, in Pendleton. A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton. Arrangements are with Pend- leton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.pioneerchapel.com. Michael A. Leis Pendleton Aug. 21, 2017 Michael A. Leis, 64, of Pendleton died Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Walla Walla. Arrangements are pending with Mountain View-Colonial DeWitt in Walla Walla. Lucille Anne Skramstad, 80, of Milton-Freewater died Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Walla Walla. She was born Jan. 26, 1937. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Free- water is in charge of arrangements. Brandon Lewis Spencer Pendleton Jan. 14, 1976 - Aug. 21, 2017 Brandon Lewis Spencer, 41, of Pendleton died Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Spokane, Wash. He was born Jan. 14, 1976, in Pendleton. A dressing ceremony will be held Thursday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. followed by recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Mission, followed by burial at Agency Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com. 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(541-567-2882) THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 BUTTER CREEK IRRIGA- TION DISTRICT, 8 a.m., River Point Farms conference room, 28790 Westport Lane, Hermiston. (William Porfi ly 541-449-1327) ECHO IRRIGATION DIS- TRICT, 8:30 a.m., River Point Farms conference room, 28790 Westport Lane, Hermiston. (Wil- liam Porfi ly 541-449-1327) SALVATION ARMY ADVISO- RY BOARD, 12 p.m., Salvation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (Susan Lamb 541- 276-3369) UMATILLA COUNTY PLAN- NING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., LOTTERY Monday, Aug. 21 Megabucks 07-15-18-20-29-42 Estimated jackpot: $6.2 million Lucky Lines 04-06-12-14-FREE-19-21- 25-31 Estimated jackpot: $38,000 Win for Life 06-08-64-71 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 3-6-7-0 4 p.m.: 1-2-9-9 7 p.m.: 5-8-5-1 10 p.m.: 8-4-0-2 OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can in- clude small photos and, for veterans, a fl ag 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 offi ce. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. $1 a day* SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY TM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 WEDNESDAY, AUG. 23 LAMOREAUX, RON — Funeral service at 10 a.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Herm- iston. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. THURSDAY, AUG. 24 AICHELE, PAT — Graveside services at 1 p.m. at Moun- tain View Cemetery, Walla Walla. SPENCER, BRANDON — Dressing ceremony at 6:30 p.m. followed by recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Keep your own dentist! 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(541-278-6252) Sandra Elaine Price, 71, of Rieth died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Helix Community Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel of Baker City with the assistance of Pendleton Pioneer Chapel in Pendleton. Leave a condolence for the family at www. grayswestco.com. Milton-Freewater Jan. 26, 1937 - Aug. 21, 2017 No wait for preventive care and no deductibles – you could get a checkup tomorrol Coverage for over 350 procedures including of Representatives in the Legislature. While in Salem Helen served as Robert’s administrative assistant for three legislative terms. After her husband’s retirement from the state legislature, she and Robert traveled the worldwide. They also spent quality time together at their lakeside home at Wallowa Lake and at a winter home in Mesa, Ariz. Helen was a member of the First Christian Church in Pendleton. She served as a deaconess and Sunday school teacher in the church for many years. She was also a charter member of the area social club TAT (Tuesday at Two). Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert, in 2006. She is survived by her son Douglas of Pendleton and daughter Elizabeth (Marsha) Hart of California; four grandchil- dren from her son Douglas: Kimberlee, Scott, Haylee and William; and several great-grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held at Olney Cemetery Friday morning August 25, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Helix School’s Memorial Scholar- ship Fund. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.pioneerchapel.com MEETINGS Rieth Aug. 22, 2017 DENTAL Itsuratce AS LOW AS Helen Mae Koebcke was born September 28, 1922, in a farmhouse on Koebcke Road, south and west of Helix, Ore. She was the only child of W.E. (Will) Koebcke and Eva Lou (O’Harra) Koebcke. She attended school in Helix and graduated from Griswold High School in 1939. She continued her education at Oregon State College in Corvallis. While at Oregon State she met and then later married Robert Harper December 31, 1941. Her husband Robert left the next day to artillery school at Harper Fort Benning, Ga. Robert was sent to Honolulu, Hawaii, after the attack on Pear Harbor December 7, 1941. Helen later joined him and they lived in Honolulu until after WWII. Upon return they continued their education at Oregon State, both graduating in 1948 — Robert in dairy science and Helen in secretarial science. Robert and Helen lived briefl y in Portland, Ore., where Robert worked for Sunshine Dairy. Their son Doug was born during this time. In the summer of 1950 Robert and Helen moved to the farm southwest of Helix and together operated and managed the dryland wheat farm founded in the early 1900s by Helen’s grandfather Ludwig Koebcke. 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