RECORDS
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
8:20 a.m. - A woman asked to speak to Hermiston police
about the theft of her wallet from her car on Damsel Court. She
said the car was unlocked and parked in her driveway.
9:27 a.m. - A caller at the Northwestern Motel & RV Park,
389 Main St., Heppner, reported the theft of loading ramps from
his trailer. He said he borrowed the ramps from someone in
town but could not remember who.
10:30 a.m. - A driver cut off a garbage truck at Hermiston
Foods, 2250 S. Highway 395, Hermiston, and both drivers
pulled over and exchanged words. The passenger vehicle’s
driver called 911 and reported the truck driver pushed him.
1:57 p.m. - An Irrigon resident on Washington Street
complained about a neighbor’s pit bull dog running loose. The
caller said the dog has attacked their animals and their scared
children in the past.
1:44 p.m. - A Hermiston resident on Southwest 15th Street
reported someone entered her and her daughter’s vehicles and
stole sunglasses. The crimes occurred between Friday night
and Saturday morning, And in what is a common refrain, she
said both vehicles where unlocked and in their driveway.
2:14 p.m. - The manager of Shari’s Cafe & Pies, 319 S.E.
Nye Ave., Pendleton, reported the theft of a donation jar.
2:50 p.m. - A male on Joy Lane, Hermiston, asked for law
enforcement to respond to a domestic disturbance.
3:05 p.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office investigated
a report of a family with two school-age children camping at
Willow Creek Reservoir, Heppner.
10:50 p.m. - Hermiston police responded to Southeast
Fourth Street to investigate a prowler. Officer did not find a
suspect. But police later made an arrest related to recent thefts
from cars. For more, see page 3A.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
•Hermiston police arrested Alona Marie Berecz, 23, of
Hermiston, for second-degree trespass, felony possession
of a federally controlled substance and possession of
methamphetamine.
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8
COLLECTIVE
GOODS
FUNDRAISER, 7:30 a.m.-5
p.m., Good Shepherd Medical
Center pharmacy lobby, 610
N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Mer-
chandise for sale includes a va-
riety of books and gifts at afford-
able prices. Proceeds help fund
scholarships for local medical
students and medical equipment
for the hospital.
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield
Community Center, 225 W. Roo-
sevelt, Stanfield. Cost is $3.50
for seniors, $6 for others. (541-
449-1332)
PENDLETON
SENIOR
MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m.,
Pendleton 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., Pend-
leton. Registration is required.
Classes tailored to the needs of
the attendees. (541-966-0380)
GOOGLE DRIVE BASICS,
6 p.m., Pendleton Public Library,
502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle-
ton. Learn how to use Google
Drive in the workplace and at
home. No registration required.
Free. (541-966-0380)
STUFFED
ANIMAL
SLEEPOVER, 6 p.m., Pend-
leton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Bring
your favorite stuffed animal for a
pajama party, then leave the ani-
mal for a sleepover at the library.
When you pick your animal up
the next day, check out the photo
wall to see how they spent the
evening. Free. (541-966-0380)
KIDS CLUB, 6:30-8 p.m.,
Hermiston Christian Center,
1825 W. Highland Ave., Herm-
iston. For ages 5-12. Includes
open gym, games, prizes,
snacks music, puppets and
more. Transportation available.
(Joanna Hayden 541-561-5573)
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE
LIVING POTLUCK SUPPER,
7 p.m., location varies, location
varies, Pendleton. Bring a veg-
an dish and recipe. Gluten-free
friendly group. Call to RSVP and
for driving directions. (541-969-
3057)
THURSDAY, NOV. 9
EOU TRANSFER DAY, 8-11
a.m., Eastern Oregon Higher
Education Center, 980 S.E. Co-
lumbia Drive, Hermiston. BMCC
students can learn about transfer
opportunities with Eastern Or-
egon University and have their
questions answered. Instant
admission available to students
who meet requirements and
bring official transcripts. (Wendy
Sorey 541-278-5777)
HANSELL/BARRETO
COMMUNITY MEETING, 8
a.m., Buttercreek Coffeehouse,
201 W. Main St., Echo. State
Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and
Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) will
meet with community members
and answer questions. Every-
one welcome. (Debbie Pedro
or Diane Berry 541-567-6151 or
541-376-8411)
EOU TRANSFER DAY,
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Blue Mountain
Community College Morrow
Hall, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave.,
Pendleton. BMCC students can
learn about transfer opportuni-
ties with Eastern Oregon Uni-
versity and have their questions
answered. Instant admission
available to students who meet
requirements and bring official
transcripts. (Wendy Sorey 541-
278-5777)
PRESCHOOL
STORY
TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton
Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. Stories and ac-
tivities for young children. (541-
966-0380)
PRESCHOOL STORY AND
CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., MIl-
ton-Freewater Public Library, 8
S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Free-
water. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-
8247)
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)
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)
PENDLETON
SENIOR
MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m.,
Pendleton 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)
SENSORY STORY TIME,
12:30 p.m., Boardman Public
Library, 200 S. Main St., Board-
man. For children from birth to
age 4. (541-481-2665)
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center,
510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle-
ton. Gym activities and life skills
for middle and high school stu-
dents. Registration requested.
(Danny Bane 541-379-4250)
EOU TRANSFER DAY, 3-5
p.m., Eastern Oregon Higher
Education Center, 980 S.E. Co-
lumbia Drive, Hermiston. BMCC
students can learn about transfer
opportunities with Eastern Or-
egon University and have their
questions answered. Instant
admission available to students
who meet requirements and
bring official transcripts. (Wendy
Sorey 541-278-5777)
“DRAWN NARRATIVES”
OPENING RECEPTION, 4:30-
6:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Com-
munity College Betty Feves
Memorial Gallery, 2411 N.W.
Carden Ave., Pendleton. Chris-
topher Troutman’s work explores
the differences and similarities of
his two homes: the Midwest U.S.
and southern Japan. Show runs
through Dec. 7. Free. (Lori Sams
541-278-5952)
GRILLIN’ FOR GRANTS
FUNDRAISER, 5:30 p.m., Pend-
leton Convention Center, 1601
Westgate, Pendleton. Dinner
of barbecued tri-tip, sides and
dessert prepared by the PHS cu-
litary arts classes, live and silent
auctions, and a look at the new
PHS food truck. Advance tickets
are $25 per person, available at
the Pendleton Chamber of Com-
merce, Pendleton Art + Frame or
from a Education Foundation of
Pendleton board member. Pro-
ceeds fund enrichment activities
for Pendleton School District
students. (Michele Madril 541-
429-3050)
YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-
567-2882)
THE
ARC
UMATILLA
COUNTY BINGO, 6-10 p.m.,
The Arc Building, 215 W. Or-
chard Ave., Hermiston. Doors
open at 6 p.m., seats may be
held until 6:30 p.m., then all
seats first come, first served;
games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds
benefit Umatilla County citizens
with developmental disabilities.
18 years or older, must have
proof of age and photo I.D. Basic
pot $20, prizes range from $20-
$750. (541-567-7615)
FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-
8:30 p.m., Brookdale Assisted
Living, 980 W. Highland Ave.,
Hermiston. Enjoy light refresh-
ments, listen to some favorite
oldies or join in the jam session.
All ages welcome. (541-567-
3141)
JAM NIGHT, 6:30-8 p.m.,
Pendleton Center for the Arts,
214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Join
other local musicians for an in-
formation evening of jamming.
Free. (Roberta Lavadour 541-
278-9201)
Darrel L. Moon
Dale Schmidt
Milton-Freewater
February 23, 1938 - November 2, 2017
Athena
August 4, 1937 - October 9, 2017
Darrel L. Moon passed
away November 2, 2017, at
his home on Lincton Moun-
tain surrounded by his loving
family. The service
will be Saturday,
November 11, 2017,
at 4 p.m. at First
Christian Church in
Milton-Freewater,
Ore. Private inurn-
ment will be at the
Helix Cemetery.
Darrel
was
born in his grand-
parents’ home in
Milton-Freewater
on February 23,
1938. He went to
Milton-Freewater
schools, graduating
from Mac-Hi in
1956 with his high
school sweetheart.
He married Dorothy
M.
Knopf
on
November 18, 1956.
They were married
for 50 years before
her passing in 2007.
Darrel had many
jobs in high school,
Rambo
Welding
(age 15), working Moon
harvest, and running
the movie theaters. He was an
Eagle Scout. He served in the
Army National Guard.
Darrel and Dorothy moved
to Helix, Ore., to raise their
family when he purchased
Helix Welding & Machine
Shop. In addition to owning
and operating Helix Welding
from 1962 to 2006, Darrel
drove a school bus and
worked at the flour mill in
Helix.
He served on the Helix
Park and Recreation Board,
was a member of the chamber
of commerce, a volunteer
fireman, member of BPOE
#288, and a member of
Blue Mtn. Deutsche Tanzers
German dance group. Along
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8 - THURSDAY, NOV. 9
No services scheduled
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8
UKIAH SCHOOL DISTRICT,
8 a.m., Ukiah Community School,
201 Hill St., Ukiah. (541-427-3731)
MORROW COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Ir-
rigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main
Ave., Irrigon. (541-676-9061)
PORT OF MORROW COM-
MISSION, 9 a.m., Port of Morrow,
2 Marine Drive, Boardman. (Dori
Drago 541-481-7678)
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., Mil-
ton-Freewater. (541-938-5531)
PENDLETON
FAÇADE
COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pendle-
ton City Hall community develop-
ment conference room, 500 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Julie
Chase 541-966-0204)
RIVERSIDE SITE COUNCIL,
5:30 p.m., Riverside High School
library, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave.,
Boardman. (541-676-9128)
WESTON CITY COUNCIL, 6
p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main
St., Weston. (541-566-3313)
BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD
OF EDUCATION, 6 p.m., Blue
Mountain Community College,
311 N. Columbia Ave., Mil-
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Dale liked to hunt,
watch his favorite football,
baseball and basketball
teams on TV, and
he loved his church
family. He was
very much a people
person. Family and
friends were very
important to him!
He was preceded
in death by his
parents and four
siblings. Dale is
survived by sisters
Wilma
Chigas
of
Fayetteville,
Pennsylvania,
Anita Minton of Ventura,
California, and Beverly
Hammit of Ozark, Missouri,
and brother Dennis Schmidt
of Newport, Washington.
Memorial services will
be Monday, Nov. 13, 2017,
at 1 p.m. at the Athena
Christian Church in Athena,
Oregon. Inurnment will be
in the Athena Cemetery.
DEATH NOTICES
Terry W. Gammond
Lewiston, Idaho
Aug. 11, 1954 - Nov. 2, 2017
Former Pilot Rock resident Terry W. Gammond, 63, of
Lewiston, Idaho, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Lewiston.
He was born Aug. 11, 1954. No local service is planned. A
celebration of life will be held for the family in Lewiston,
Idaho, at a later date.
Faye M. McDermott
Boardman
July 10, 1942 - Nov. 6, 2017
Faye M. McDermott, 75, of Boardman died Monday, Nov.
6, 2017, in Hermiston. She was born July 10, 1942, in Clark
Fork, Idaho. At her request there will be no service. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the
online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Elna May Tucker
Walla Walla
May 9, 1920-Nov. 1, 2017
Former Milton-Freewater and Enterprise resident Elna May
Tucker, 97, of Walla Walla died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at her
home. She was born May 9, 1920, in Freewater, Ore. A funeral
service will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Munselle-
Rhodes Funeral Home chapel in Milton-Freewater. Private
interment will be held at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. To
leave a condolence online visit www.munsellerhodes.com
Ernestine M. Withrow
Hermiston
March 26, 1939 - Nov. 5, 2017
Ernestine M. Withrow, 78, of Hermiston died Sunday,
Nov. 5, 2017, at her home. She was born March 26, 1939, in
Wheaton, Missouri. At her request, no services will be held.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign
the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
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U M AT I L L A - M O R R O W
COUNTY FARM BUREAU, 12
p.m., TBA, TBA, Pendleton. (Julie
Spratling 541-457-8045)
BOARDMAN RURAL FIRE
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ATHENA PLANNING COM-
MISSION, 6:30 p.m., Athena City
Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena.
(541-566-3862)
CONDON PLANNING COM-
MISSION, 7 p.m., Condon City
Hall, 128 S. Main St., Condon.
(541-384-2711)
CONDON SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT, 7 p.m., Condon Grade
School, 220 S. East St., Condon.
(541-384-2441)
HERMISTON
PLANNING
COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Hermiston
City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St.,
Hermiston. (541-567-5521)
STANFIELD SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT, 7 p.m., Stanfield School
District office, 1120 N. Main St.,
Stanfield. (541-449-3305)
UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE
DISTRICT NO. 1, 7 p.m., Fire Sta-
tion 21, 320 S. First St., Hermis-
ton. (Reta Larson 541-567-8822)
HELIX SCHOOL DISTRICT,
7:30 p.m., Helix School library,
120 Main St., Helix. (541-457-
2175)
481-3473)
HERMISTON PARKS & REC-
REATION COMMISSION, 5:30
p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180
N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-
567-5521)
ATHENA CITY COUNCIL,
6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S.
Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862)
UMATILLA SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT, 7 p.m., Umatilla School
District office, 1001 Sixth St.,
Umatilla. (541-922-6500)
MONDAY, NOV. 13
IRRIGON FIRE DISTRICT, 7
a.m., Irrigon Fire Department, 705
N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-922-
3133)
PENDLETON SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT, 6 p.m., Pendleton School
District office, 107 N.W. 10th St.,
Pendleton. (541-276-6711)
HERMISTON SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT, 6:30 p.m., district office,
502 W. Standard Ave., Hermiston.
(541-667-6000)
M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R
SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m.,
Central Middle School, 306 S.W.
Second St., Milton-Freewater.
(541-938-3551)
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Dale Schmidt was born at
home in Burt, Iowa, on Aug.
4, 1937, to Alfred and Lena
Schmidt and welcomed by
his sisters Darlene
and Wilma and his
brother, Donald.
Dale was No.
4 of nine children.
Those who came
after were sisters
Anita,
Shirley
and Beverly, and
brothers
Dennis
and Allen.
They
were
raised on the Schmidt
family farm in
Corwith, Iowa. As
a young man, Dale moved
to Victorville, California,
where he worked 28 years
for Pfizer (cement plant).
After retirement, he made
his way to Milton-Free-
water, Oregon. He lived
there for a few years and
eventually settled in Athena,
Oregon, where he remained
until his death on Oct. 9,
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with his wife, he won a First
Citizen Award in Helix.
Darrel is widely known for
his metal fabrication, truck
beds, and Helix
community projects
including the park
bridge and rodeo
bleachers. Although
he was often found
at work, he enjoyed
hunting and fishing.
In retirement, Darrel
enjoyed caring for
family members,
spending time with
classmates
and
watching old west-
erns.
Darrel was a
hard worker his
entire life, kind to
everyone and never
met a stranger. If he
talked to someone
long enough, they
would
always
find someone in
common.
He will be missed
by two daughters,
Melanie
(Mike)
Dabulskis
and
Melissa (Jon) Nitz;
five grandchildren,
Deidra, McKayla, Jeremy,
Clarissa and Amber; a sister,
Peggy (Ray) Bunch of Grass
Valley, Calif.; two brothers,
Ron (Pat) of Elko, Nev., and
Tom (Eileen) of Pendleton,
Ore.; his special friend and
companion Bonnie Rencken
of Milton-Freewater, Ore.
(and her family); and many
nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death
by his parents Ralph and
Ina Moon, his loving wife
Dorothy and brother Keith
(Pam).
Contributions can be
made to Cason’s Place Grief
Support for Children and
Families, P.O. Box 1142,
Pendleton, OR 97801.
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