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RECORDS Friday, January 5, 2018 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG WEDNESDAY 9:41 a.m. - A resident of East Main Street, Weston, reported a theft. 10:04 a.m. - Oregon State Police and Umatilla County sher- iff’s deputies responded to two car crashes within five minutes of each other near Weston, one on Highway 204 and the other on Banister Road and Highway 11. No injuries were reported. 10:31 a.m. - Milton-Freewater police received a report of the theft of a tool chest, two work tables and three nail guns from the 400 block of North Russell Street. 11:20 a.m. - A resident of Depot Lane, Irrigon, reported someone “took out her fence line” sometime during the night. She requested contact from a Morrow County sheriff’s deputy. 11:43 a.m. - Pendleton police were called to Denny’s Restaurant, 610 Tutuilla Road, for a reported assault. 1:07 p.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office is investi- gating a stalking complaint at Irrigon Elementary School. 1:11 p.m. - Pendleton police took a report on a possible assault on the Bedford Bridge, 1800 block Northwest Carden Avenue. 1:37 p.m. - A resident of Monroe Street, Umatilla, reported fraud to the Umatilla police. 1:55 p.m. - An attempted burglary was reported at a home on Southeast Byers Avenue, Pendleton. 3:10 p.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office was called to a two-car crash at Lamb Road and Interstate 82 near Hermiston. No injuries were reported. 5:34 p.m. - A resident of Southeast Thirteenth Place, Irrigon, reported an armed subject in the area. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office responded. 5:39 p.m. - The manager of Space Age Fuel, 1700 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton, called Pendleton police to report an employee quit and left with $90 belonging to customers. 6:18 p.m. - An unlocked vehicle on Southwest Eighth Street, Pendleton, was entered and a half-full coin jar, .30-06 ammuni- tion and an air chuck were taken. 6:32 p.m. - Construction workers at a home build on Barton Loop, Umatilla, became suspicious of a man in a white four-door Ford Focus who pulled up behind the house they were building. One of the workers started taking photos of the car and the driver sped off, waving a gun at the construction crew. A white Suburban also sped away. The caller requested contact from a Umatilla police officer. 9:29 p.m. - Pendleton police were called to Brooke RV Park, 5 N.E. Eighth St., for a report of shots fired but were unable to locate a shooter. THURSDAY 5:23 a.m. - An employee of Bert’s Auto Salvage, 30775 Baggett Lane, Hermiston, reported a burglary. 6:46 a.m. - A resident of Pierce Avenue, Umatilla, reported a prowler. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office 12/13/17-01/01/18 DUII High Visibility Enforcement Event arrests: •12/16/17 - Ruben Rene Garza, 28, Hermiston (DUII-alcohol) •12/17/17 - Samantha Karleah Wolfer, 25, Hermiston (DUII- controlled substance, reckless driving) • 12/21/17 - Cory James Adams, 20, Hermiston (DUII- cannabis, MIP marijuana) Friday •A Umatilla County Sheriff’s deputy cited and released Kevin Michael Mitchell, 23, of Hermiston for DUII-controlled substance after he was weaving in his lane and nearly struck a parked car on W. Theater Lane/NW Eucalyptus Ave., Hermiston. According to a report from the sheriff’s office, the deputy observed signs of drug impairment but had no blood alcohol content. A drug influence evaluation confirmed Mitchell’s drug impairment. Wednesday •Hermiston police arrested Nicole Marie Roy, 28, address not provided, on a felony charge of possession of methamphet- amine and misdemeanor charges of pointing firearm at another, menacing, second-degree disorderly conduct and possession of Hydrocodone. •Christopher Michael Berger, 34, address not provided, was arrested by Oregon State Police for driving under the influence of intoxicants (controlled substance) and reckless driving. Thursday •Umatilla Tribal police arrested Ada May Patrick, 53, address not provided, for dangerous drugs, public intoxication and disorderly conduct. COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 FREE FIRST FRIDAY, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tamastslikt Cul- tural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Free admis- sion all day. (541-966-9748) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 SW 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) STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza, Echo. (541-376- 8411) VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Herm- iston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. (541-567- 6219) SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stanfield Com- munity Center, 225 W. Roos- evelt, Stanfield. Costs $5 for full breakfast/$3 for light meal. (541-449-1332) ADULT OPEN GYM, 7-8 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Pick-up basketball for adults only. Free. (541-276- 8100) L’IL BUCKS OPEN GYM, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For students in first through third grades. (541- 276-8100) FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendle- ton. Free art classes for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (Roberta Lavadour 541- 278-9201) YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) EASTERN OREGON CLI- MATE CHANGE COALITION ANNUAL MEETING, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue Mountain Commu- nity College Umatilla Hall OSU Extension conference room, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pend- leton. The coalition will review its actions in 2017, discuss an action plan for 2018 and answer questions about its mission in Eastern Oregon. Keynote speaker Pendleton Fire Chief Mike Ciraulo and awarding of the inaugural Climate Cham- pion Award. Kid-friendly event, refreshments provided. Free, but registration requested. (Col- leen Sanders eastoregonclimat- echange@gmail.com) SATURDAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Drop-in craft time for kids. Free. (541-567-2882) HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Cen- ter for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in project class for adults. (Roberta Lava- dour 541-278-9201) SATURDAY SPIN-IN, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pend- leton. For spinners, knitters, weavers, felters, fiber enthusi- asts and folks who are just fi- ber-curious. Drop-ins welcome. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278- 9201) HERMISTON SWIM TEAM TALENT SHOW, 7 p.m., Herm- iston High School auditorium, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. Talented locals will compete for best of show and gift card prizes in two age categories. A bake sale and iPad and gift card raffles will be held during intermission. Tickets are $10 for adults or $30 for a family. Proceeds benefit the Hermiston Swim Team. (Lynne Hamblin 541-571-5691) OLDIES NIGHT: HITS OF 1958, 7-10 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 816 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. BJ the DJ will spin the hits of 1958 includ- ing The Kingston Trio, Ricky Nelson, Elvis, Chuck Berry and more. Snacks provided by The Frogs. Free. (Bob Jones 541- 938-7028) SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 KIDS KLUB, 9:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. For chil- dren of all ages. Includes arts, crafts, music and more. Free. (Janet Collins 541-938-3854) SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12-1:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs children and families. (541-276-8100) HYMNSPIRATION, 4:30- 5:30 p.m., Victory Baptist Church, 193 E. Main St., Herm- iston. Join friends and neigh- bors and sing the old hymns. Food, fun and fellowship. Free. (Chris 541-571-2516) ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Half-court basketball. Adults only. (541- 276-8100) MONDAY, JANUARY 8 WALKING FOR WELL- NESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pend- leton Recreation Center gym- nasium, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Good music, new friends and indoor walking for health. Free. (541-276-8100) TOT TIME, 10-11 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendle- ton. For children ages 0-5, $1 per child. (541-276-8100) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Pub- lic Library, 418 E. Main St., Ath- ena. For ages birth to 6. (541- 566-2470) 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) East Oregonian Page 5A OBITUARIES Cecil W. ‘Babe’ Rock Katherine J. ‘Kathy’ Quimby Carter Jensen Irrigon August 19, 1927 - January 2, 2018 “I was given the gift of life, and now I have to give it back. It’s hard, but I lived a good life. I enjoyed my family and have been many places; my favorites were England and Australia. I worked hard all my life and my motto was to ‘go like a scalded dog.’ I tried to instill good working habits in all my children and show them how to make a business out of nothing. I am ‘The Scrap Iron King.’” Babe passed away peacefully with family Rock members by his side on January 2, 2018. His illness took all by surprise, as he was vibrant and active, save the last few days of his life. He was born August 19, 1927, to Cecil and Pearl Rock in Clarkston, Washington. Babe was the eldest of the four original Rock Brothers including Reg, Percy and Stanley, plus a half-brother Clyde. Growing up, he used to ride his bicycle two miles one way to buy milk for his little brother, “Tanny,” at the age of only six years old while living in Richland, Wash. He started driving at age eight, and was cooking and bucking hay at age nine. By his 15th birthday he was escorting 1,200 fat lambs by rail to market in Chicago by himself. Alongside his childhood family, they ran the Rock Sheep Company until he was inducted into the Army in 1952 at the peak of the Korean War. He served state- side at Fort Roberts and Fort Lewis. Upon leaving active duty he returned to the farm in 1954. Being a part of the “River Rats,” the Rock Boys farmed 11,000 acres along 12 miles of the Columbia River, east of Roosevelt, Wash. In 1955, he hired a local cowgirl from Whitcomb to help on the farm. He robbed the cradle when he married Ora DeElva Robbins (his Deedlebug) on May 31, 1957. Back then, she didn’t know how to boil water, so he taught her how to cook and make sheepherders coffee. They left the river in 1964, as the waters of the John Day Dam consumed their ranches. After farming in Herm- iston for six years, Babe went to work for Lampson Rail- road Contractors. As foreman for Byron “Spike” Lampson, they hauled all the mainline pipe for the major irrigation projects in the Columbia Basin. These included Prior Land (Agri-Northwest) and SimTag (RDO). Being a natural mechanic and hard worker, he began to develop an interest in center pivot irrigation. In 1978, he started Irrigon Irrigation with his sons, which later morphed into Rock Enterprises. He and his crews installed literally hundreds of center pivots and turn-key projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. Babe was known by all as an expert in his field, and a guy that would literally give the shirt of his back. He was particularly known as a hard worker who never complained. Simply put, he was “Old School.” He loved farm equipment, big trucks, and getting the job done right. He was a loving husband, father, papa, grand- father, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife and companion of 60 years, Ora DeElva (Dee); brother and wife Stanley and Martha Rock; daughter and husband Tammie and Brad Williams; three sons and their wives, Cecil and Sabrina Rock, Rick and Jan Rock, and Donnie Rock. Papa Babe had 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren: Dustin, Tyler, JoDee, Nikolos, Chelsea, Mallory, Megan, Logan, Braden, AudriAnna and Brooke, plus Eve and Claire. Brothers- and sisters- in-law, some of whom he took in and raised and others to whom he provided loving advice: Dortha and Bud, Linda and Ed, Jayne and Monty, Vickie and Rocky. Babe touched many lives and the list of friends would consume the entirety of today’s copy, but we would like to acknowledge his pal Bear Dog who faithfully stood by his side; and his friend Arturo Ortega Sr., who has done so much for our family over the years. Babe never met a stranger he didn’t get along with, and was always bringing someone to the house for supper or a place to stay. Please join us for a “Rock Family Dinner,” as he looks down from heaven and enjoys the celebration of his life. The celebration will be at the top floor of the Echo City Hall in Echo, Ore., at five o’clock in the evening of Saturday, January 6 to share memories and stories together with family and friends. We will welcome all stories and memories from family, friends and his many loyal customers. Donations on Babe’s behalf may be submitted to the City of Irrigon Enhance- ment Fund. Please sign the online condolence book at www. burnsmortuaryhermiston. com Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES FRIDAY, JAN. 5 GRABEEL, EDDIE — Memorial service at 11 a.m. in the chapel at the Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Herm- iston. Burial with military honors follows at the Hermiston Cemetery. A celebration will follow at Cozy Corner Tavern, 198 E. Main St., Hermiston. ROSTOCK, CAROLYN — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton WATERLAND, TOM — Funeral service at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 210 N.W. Ninth St., Pendleton. A luncheon will follow. The interment is at 2 p.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. SATURDAY, JAN. 6 BOATRIGHT, IRENE — Service at 10 a.m. at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. JENSEN, KATHY — Celebration of life service at 1 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. JONES, JEFF — Viewing at 12:30 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1151 N. Elizabeth St., Milton-Freewater. Interment will follow the services at the Weston Cemetery. ROCK, BABE — “Rock Family Dinner” celebration of life at 5 p.m. at Echo City Hall (upper floor), 20 N. Bonanza St. RUTTAN, ED — Funeral service with military honors at 2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Inurnment at a later date at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. SANDERS, RUTH — Memorial service at 1 p.m. at Stanfield Baptist Church, 310 N.E. Wheeler Ave. Hermiston June 24, 1948 - January 1, 2018 Katherine J. “Kathy” Quimby Carter Jensen was born on June 24, 1948, in Prairie City, Oregon, to parents Philip and Alice Case Quimby. She died on January 1, 2018, at her home in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 69 years. Kathy was raised in Grant and Umatilla counties, graduating from Long Creek High School in Long Creek, Oregon. She married Douglas Carter and they had two sons, Samuel and Daniel, and Jensen later divorced. Kathy moved to Hermiston, Oregon, and married Noel Jensen. They moved to McMinnville, Oregon, where they owned and operated the Saw Filing Company for a time before settling in Shelton, Washington, where they owned and operated Shelton Saw Works for many years. Kathy moved to Hermiston, Oregon, in 2017. She was a member of Hartsine Island Women’s Club. Kathy enjoyed playing cards, flowers, gardening, traveling and cooking. She was very social and never knew a stranger. She is survived by her sons Samuel Carter (Alicia), Edmonds, Wash., and Daniel Carter, Boardman, Ore.; stepdaughters Kim Wilson, Julie Young and Angie Jensen; brother Donald Albert, Hermiston, Ore.; grandchildren Logan, Rylie, Brianna, Austin, Marie and Mark; and numerous great-grandchil- dren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Burns Mortuary chapel, Hermiston, Oregon. A graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Long Creek Ceme- tery, Long Creek, Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Herm- iston, Oregon, is in care of arrangements. DEATH NOTICES Paul Jones Pendleton Jan. 4, 1930 - Jan. 4, 2018 Paul Jones, 88, of Pendleton died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Milton-Freewater. He was born Jan. 4, 1930, in Ridgedale, Mo. Burns Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortuary.com Luke S. Nye Hermiston Jan. 19, 1956 - Jan. 2, 2018 Luke S. Nye, 61, of Hermiston died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Richland, Wash. He was born Jan. 19, 1956, in Pendleton. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com MEETINGS For a complete listing of regional events, visit easternoregonevents.com FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, JANUARY 8 IRRIGON FIRE DISTRICT, 7 a.m., Irrigon Fire Department, 705 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541- 922-3133) STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon. (Karen 541- 922-3137) 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, LOTTERY Wednesday, Jan. 3 Megabucks 01-16-18-24-27-39 Estimated jackpot: $6.1 million Powerball 02-18-37-39-42 Powerball: 12 Power Play: 3 Estimated jackpot: $460 million Win for Life 28-49-55-59 Lucky Lines 02-07-12-13-FREE-17-23- 27-29 Estimated jackpot: $10,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-7-4-8 4 p.m.: 1-3-7-8 7 p.m.: 5-1-7-7 10 p.m.: 5-4-2-3 502 W. Standard Ave., Hermis- ton. (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) ATHENA-WESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Weston Middle School library, 205 E. Wallace, Weston. (Kim Thul 541-566-3551) HEPPNER PLANNING COM- 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. 6:30 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meeting. (541-938-5531) WESTON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541- 566-3313) ADAMS CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St., Adams. (541-566-9380) HEPPNER CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676- 9618) 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) PILOT ROCK FIRE DIS- TRICT, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock Fire De- partment, 415 N.E. Elm St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-4522) HERMISTON CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall council chambers, 180 N.E. Sec- ond St., Hermiston. (541-567- 5521) 1/5-1/7 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie Thursday, Jan. 4 1/10 - 12:00 PM Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-8-2-6 On Golden Pond Insidious: The Last Key (PG13) 11:50* 2:30* 5:00 7:30 10:00 Destiny Theatres Fri - Wed, Jan. 5 - Jan. 10, 2018 Subject to change. Check times daily. Hermiston Stadium 8 Hwy 395 & Theatre Ln - 567-1556 The Greatest Showman (PG) 11:40* 2:00* 4:20 6:50 9:30 Jumanji 2D (PG13) 1:40* 7:10 MoviesInHermiston.com I NSIDIOUS : L AST K EY S TAR W ARS L AST J EDI (PG-13) T HE G REATEST S HOWMAN OBITUARY POLICY P ITCH P ERFECT 3 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. 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