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East Oregonian
President pardons ex-sheriff
convicted of defying judge’s order
By ERIC TUCKER
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President
Donald Trump on Friday pardoned
former sheriff Joe Arpaio, the retired
Arizona lawman who was convicted
for intentionally disobeying a judge’s
order in an immigration case.
The White House said the
85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona’s
Maricopa County was a “worthy
candidate” for a presidential pardon.
The action came several days after
Trump, at a rally in downtown Phoenix,
strongly hinted that he intended to
issue a pardon.
“So was Sheriff Joe was convicted
for doing his job?” Trump asked
supporters. “I’ll make a prediction. I
think he’s going to be just fi ne, OK.”
Arpaio, who became linked to
Trump during the campaign for
their hardline immigration views,
was convicted of a misdemeanor for
intentionally defying a judge’s order
to stop his traffi c patrols that targeted
immigrants.
Both politicians questioned the
authenticity of then-President Barack
Obama’s birth certifi cate and have a
similar history in sparring with judges.
By SAMANTHA
MATSUMOTO
The Oregonian/Oregonlive
A woman strangled her
friend to death, then stabbed
him before she turned herself
into police Tuesday after-
noon in Portland, according
to court records.
Paris James McCon-
ville told police she killed
Ryan D. Thompson in
self-defense during a fi ght
at Thompson’s Southwest
Portland apartment Monday
evening, according to a
probable cause affi davit
written by Deputy District
Attorney Bumjoon Park
PENDLETON ON WHEELS
RELAXED BIKE RIDE, 7 a.m.,
Chamber of Commerce Parking
Lot, 501 S. Main St., Pendleton.
Weekly casual ride. Meet with
those taking a longer ride, but
take a shorter route that match-
es participant interests that day.
Usually in the 10 to 20 mile ride
as participants desire. (Pete
Wells 541-379-2180)
POW SATURDAY BIKE
RIDE, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Informa-
tion kiosk at Museum Park, 108
S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton.
Weekly bike ride by Pendleton
on Wheels. Rides are open to
the public, as far and at a speed
comfortable for you. (Pete Wells
541-379-2180)
IMAC
FUNDRAISING
BREAKFAST, 7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Stokes Landing Senior Center,
150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. Sup-
ports Irrigon Multicultural Arts
Center project to preserve 1921
building and create regional art
center. Costs $4.50. (Peggy price
541-567-3806)
HERMISTON
FARMERS
MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Festival
Plaza, Northeast Second Street
and Main, Hermiston. Local pro-
duce, baked goods, crafts, jew-
elry, art, live music, food vendors
and more.
FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15
a.m., Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton.
Free art classes for children up to
age 12. Children under 8 should
be accompanied by an adult. (Ro-
berta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
FAMILY HISTORY WORK-
SHOPS, 10 a.m., Church of Je-
sus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
850 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston.
Workshops, photo scanning and
more. (Stephanie Blackburn 541-
567-6251)
YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12
p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
(541-567-2882)
DRIVE 4 UR SCHOOL
FUNDRAISER, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Hermiston High School park-
ing lot, 600 S. First St., Hermis-
ton. Ford will donate $20, up to
$6,000, for every test drive by a
licensed driver. Proceeds benefi t
the Hermiston High School choir
program. (Maria Duron 541-667-
6036)
HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.-
12 p.m., Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton.
Free drop-in project class for
adults. (Roberta Lavadour 541-
278-9201)
GOLF “FORE” LIFE TOUR-
NAMENT, 1 p.m., Echo Hills Golf
Course, 400 Golf Course Road,
Echo. Annual fundraiser begins
with 1 p.m. sign-in, 2 p.m. shot-
gun start, catered dinner at 4:30
p.m. $60 per person, $240 for
4-member team, includes greens
fees, cart and dinner. Sponsor-
ships available, donations wel-
come. Register online at www.
pregnancycareservices.com, by
phone or email, or fi ll out a reg-
istration form at the Pendleton or
Hermiston locations. (Phyllis 541-
276-5757 or 541-567-3393)
Athena
March 17, 1932 - Aug. 23, 2017
Ralph Edmondson, 85, of Athena died Wednesday,
Aug. 23, 2017, at his home. He was born March 17, 1932.
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in
charge of arrangements.
Robert F. “Bob” Hubbard, 79, of Ione died Friday, Aug.
18, 2017, in Ione. He was born Jan. 23, 1938, in Dayton,
Wash. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept.
2 at 2 p.m. at the Ione American Legion Hall. Sweeney
Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrangements.
Mark R. Seltmann
Athena
Aug. 20, 1959 - Aug. 24, 2017
AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File
In this Jan. 26, 2016 fi le photo, then-Republican presidential candidate
Donald Trump is joined by Joe Arpaio, the sheriff of metro Phoenix, at a
campaign event in Marshalltown, Iowa. President Donald Trump has par-
doned former sheriff Joe Arpaio following his conviction for intentionally
disobeying a judge’s order in an immigration case.
In the statement Friday night, the
White House said, “Throughout his
time as Sheriff, Arpaio continued his
life’s work of protecting the public
from the scourges of crime and illegal
immigration. Sheriff Joe Arpaio is now
eighty-fi ve years old, and after more
than fi fty years of admirable service to
our Nation, he is (a) worthy candidate
for a Presidential pardon.”
and fi led in Mult-
had only recently
nomah
County
moved to Portland
Circuit Court on
from Pendleton,
Wednesday.
according to court
McConville, 34,
records.
went to the Port-
McConville
land Police Station
said
she
and
shortly after 3
Thompson
had
p.m.
Tuesday.
been friends for a
McConville told
decade, but they
police she “killed McConville
fought frequently,
Mr. Thompson and
the affi davit said.
deserved to be punished,”
During a fi ght Monday,
the affi davit said. She had McConville told police she
no visible injuries.
strangled Thompson, then
Earlier court records stabbed him, according to
identifi ed
McConville the affi davit. She told police
as male, but the affi davit at one point during the fi ght,
identifi ed McConville as she texted Thompson to tell
a woman. A Multnomah him she had a knife.
County sheriff’s spokesman
Using a key McConville
said Wednesday McConville gave them, offi cers went
is being held in a gender-neu- to Thompson’s apartment
tral jail cell. McConville in the 700 block of S.W.
St. Clair Ave. Inside, they
found Thompson’s body in
a bathtub. His belongings,
including his wallet, were
in the bathroom sink. Long
strips of packing tape were
found on Thompson’s hands.
McConville later told
police she killed Thompson
by a bed, then moved his
body to the bathroom, put
his belongings in the sink
and taped Thompson’s
hands.
The medical examiner
later determined Thompson
was strangled to death. He
also had a stab wound on
his arm and had been hit
on the back of his head, the
affi davit said.
McConville is charged
with murder and unlawful
use of a weapon.
COMING EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26
Ralph Edmondson
Ione
Jan. 23, 1938 - Aug. 18, 2017
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27
For a complete listing
of regional events, visit
easternoregonevents.com
DEATH NOTICES
Robert F. ‘Bob’ Hubbard
Woman charged with murder of friend in Portland apartment
Suspect recently
lived in Pendleton
Saturday, August 26, 2017
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Join the jam session or just lis-
ten. (541-567-3141)
ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30
p.m., Pendleton Recreation
Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Half-court basketball.
Adults only.
MONDAY, AUGUST 28
TOT TIME, 10 a.m., Pendle-
ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For chil-
dren ages 0-5.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME,
10:30 a.m., Athena Public Li-
brary, 418 E. Main St., Athena.
For ages birth to 6. (541-566-
2470)
PENDLETON
SENIOR
MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pend-
leton Senior Center, 510 S.W.
10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50
or $6 for those under 60. Pool,
puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second
Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call
541-276-1926. (541-276-7101)
ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m.,
Pendleton Center for the Arts,
214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free
class for ages 7-12 to develop
skills and encourage art explo-
ration. (Roberta Lavadour 541-
278-9201)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME,
10:30-11 a.m., Stanfi eld Public
Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stan-
fi eld. (541-449-1254)
BOARDMAN
SENIOR
MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m.,
Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is
$4 for seniors 55 and over or $5
for adults. (541-481-3257)
PENDLETON
SENIOR
MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pend-
leton Senior Center, 510 S.W.
10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50
or $6 for those under 60. Pool,
puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second
Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call
541-276-1926. (541-276-7101)
HERMISTON
SENIOR
MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Our
Lady of Angels Catholic Church
parish hall, 565 W. Hermiston
Ave., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for
adults, free for children 10 and
under, $4 for Meals on Wheels.
Extra 50 cents for utensils/dish-
es. Bus service to parish hall by
donation. (541-567-3582)
Mark R. Seltmann, 58, of Athena died Thursday, Aug. 24,
2017, in Spokane, Wash. He was born Aug. 20, 1959, in Port-
land. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burns
Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the
online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com
UPCOMING SERVICES
SATURDAY, AUG. 26
BARKER, LYNN — Graveside service at 9 a.m. at
the Athena Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at
10:30 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 703 S. Main St.,
Milton-Freewater.
GROSSMILLER, JABUDAH — Celebration of life
at 11 a.m. at Stanfi eld Baptist Church, 310 N.E. Wheeler
Ave.
HAYES, EVELYN — Celebration of life from 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston.
LAMBIER, BETTE — Funeral service at 1 p.m. in
the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave.,
Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
SUNDAY, AUG. 27
ENGLAND, JOHNNIE — Celebration of life service
at 2 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 700 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
HOWARD, BUD — Celebration of life service at 3
p.m. at Stanfi eld Baptist Church, 310 N.E. Wheeler Ave.
MONDAY, AUG. 28
No services scheduled.
TUESDAY, AUG. 29
No services scheduled.
OBITUARY POLICY
The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can
include 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.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 offi ce.For
more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221.
MEETINGS
ATHENA TUESDAY MAR-
KET, 4-7 p.m., Dugger Park,
Main Street, Athena. Local ven-
dors featuring food, crafts and
more. Vendor spaces are free.
(April McKenna or Katie Zmuda
541-310-9557)
CRAFTERNOONS,
4:15
p.m., Pendleton Public Library,
502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend-
leton. Drop in for a group or in-
dividual craft project. All ages.
(541-966-0380)
KARATE OPEN GYM, 5-6
p.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen-
ter gym, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Lars Hansen will lead
this all-ages class. Wear com-
fortable clothes. No experience
necessary. (Casey Brown 541-
276-8100)
PENDLETON EAGLES TA-
COS AND BINGO, 6 p.m., Pend-
leton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main
St., Pendleton. Regular packet
$10, special packet $5. Pro-
ceeds donated to local charities.
Public welcome. (541-278-2828)
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
THE
LINES ADULT COLORING,
6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Li-
brary, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon.
Materials provided. Bring snacks
to share. (541-922-0138)
PENDLETON
KNITTING
GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son
Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court
Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME,
6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater
Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth
Ave., Milton-Freewater. For el-
ementary school-age children.
(541-938-8247)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Pub-
lic Library back entrance, 235
E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. En-
gaging children and getting them
excited about music, improving
motor skills and sparking creativ-
ity while supporting early literacy
development. For children ages
newborn to 4 years and parent/
guardian. (541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-
567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfi eld
Community Center, 225 W. Roo-
sevelt, Stanfi eld. Cost is $3.50 for
seniors, $6 for others. (541-449-
1332)
PENDLETON
SENIOR
MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pend-
leton Senior Center, 510 S.W.
10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50
or $6 for those under 60. Pool,
puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second
Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call
541-276-1926. (541-276-7101)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COM-
PUTERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton
Public Library meeting room, 502
S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton.
Registration is required. Classes
tailored to the needs of the at-
tendees. (541-966-0380)
MID-WEEK MARKET, 4-8
p.m., Village Square Park, across
from Umatilla Library, Sixth Street
and H Avenue, Umatilla. Special
guest musician Pamela Thom-
as-Martin will play Aug. 16 from
6-8 p.m. (541-922-3226)
ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS,
5:30 p.m., Pendleton Public Li-
brary National Parks Program
area, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton. Theresa Peasley,
healthy living director, will explain
how to consistently meet your
goals. Free. (Heather Culley 541-
966-0380)
KIDS CLUB, 6:30-8 p.m.,
Hermiston Christian Center, 1825
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. For
ages 5-12. Includes open gym,
games, prizes, snacks music,
puppets and more. Transporta-
tion available. (Joanna Hayden
541-561-5573)
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV-
ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m.,
location varies, location varies,
Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish
and recipe. Gluten-free friendly
group. Call to RSVP and for driv-
ing directions. (541-969-3057)
MONDAY, AUGUST 28
LOWER UMATILLA COUN-
TY GROUNDWATER MANAGE-
MENT AREA COMMITTEE, 2
p.m., Stafford Hansell Govern-
ment Center, 915 S.E. Columbia
Drive, Hermiston. (Janet Greenup
541-676-5452 ext. 109)
NIXYAAWII COMMUNITY
SCHOOL BOARD, 4:30 p.m.,
Nixyaawii Community School,
73300 July Grounds Lane, Mis-
sion. (541-966-2680)
UMATILLA BASIN WATER-
SHED COUNCIL, 6 p.m., East-
ern Oregon Higher Education
Center, 975 S.E. Columbia Drive,
Hermiston. (Michael T. Ward 541-
276-2190)
MORROW
COUNTY
HEALTH DISTRICT, 6 p.m., PI-
oneer Medical Clinic conference
room, 130 Thompson St., Hep-
pner. Provider dinner at 6 p.m.
followed by regular meeting.
(541-676-9133)
HERMISTON CITY COUN-
CIL, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall
council chambers, 180 N.E. Sec-
ond St., Hermiston. (541-567-
5521)
MILTON-FREEWATER CITY
COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Milton-Free-
water Public Library Albee Room,
8 S.W. EIghth Ave., Milton-Free-
water. (541-938-5531)
IRRIGON
COMMUNITY
PARKS & RECREATION DIS-
TRICT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Fire Sta-
tion, 705 N. Main St., Irrigon.
(541-922-3047)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29
UMATILLA COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS ADMINISTRA-
TIVE MEETING, 9 a.m., Umatilla
County Courthouse room 316,
216 S.E. Fourth St., Pendleton.
(Doug Olsen 541-278-6208).
IONE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
4:30 p.m., Ione Community
School, 445 Spring St., Ione.
(541-422-7131)
MORROW COUNTY PLAN-
NING COMMISSION, 7 p.m.,
Port of Morrow Riverfront Cen-
ter, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman.
(Stephanie Loving 541-922-4624)
LOTTERY
Labor Day
Weekend Getaway!
Thursday, Aug. 24
Lucky Lines
02-06-12-14-FREE-19-24-
27-32
Estimated jackpot:
$41,000
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 4-7-0-1
4 p.m.: 8-3-7-0
7 p.m.: 7-9-7-3
10 p.m.: 1-9-8-9
Tumbleweed Music Festival
FREE ACTIVITIES Friday 6:30-10pm Concert
in The Lounge
Saturday August 26th,
from 7 pm - 10 pm.
No Cover Charge.
Friday, Aug. 25
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 7-0-9-4
541-276-6111
Red Lion Lounge • 304 SE Nye, Pendleton
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am - 7pm Live Music,
Dancing, Band Scramble Workshops and Open Mic
Benefit Concert, Saturday: 7 – 10 pm $10
Benefit Contra Dance, Sunday: 8-10 pm $8
September 1 – 3, 2017
Howard Amon Park • Richland, WA
Tumbleweedfest.com • Facebook.com/tumbleweedfest