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RECORDS Thursday, January 11, 2018 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. - Umatilla police investigated a report of possible animal neglect at a resident on Kiwi Court. A second animal neglect report came from the vicinity of Barton Loop. 9:56 a.m. - Pendleton police received a report of a burglary at the First United Methodist Church, 352 S.E. Second St. 10:14 a.m. - A burglary was reported by a resident of Southwest 11th Street, Hermiston. 11:16 a.m. - A man was hit by a car on Rippee Road, Boardman. Emergency services from Boardman and the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, and the man was transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston. 12:29 p.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office took a theft report from a resident of Cobb Road, Milton-Freewater. 1:54 p.m. - A resident of a rental property on Southeast Seventh Street, Pendleton, reported a theft. 2:04 p.m. - A woman reported the theft of her iPhone X, identification and debit card while at Crabby’s Underground Saloon, 220 S.W. First St., Pendleton, sometime early Sunday morning. The caller told Pendleton police a possible location for the phone and asked for contact. 3:46 p.m. - Pendleton police were called to a location on Southwest First Street for a reported assault. 6:15 p.m. - Hermiston police took a report for fraud/forgery at a location on North First Street. 6:31 p.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office was notified of another boulder in the roadway at Willow Creek Road and Black Mountain Lane near Heppner. The Morrow County Public Works Department was notified. 9:37 p.m. - A woman driving in the vicinity of South Highway 395 and Feedville Road near Stanfield was followed by someone in a gold four-door Honda Accord and reported the driver was throwing things at her while she was driving. She requested contact from a Umatilla County sheriff’s deputy. 10:37 p.m. - A residence on Cain Lane, Irrigon, was ransacked while the owner was out of town. He advised the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office he would have the locks changed the next day. 11:00 p.m. - A resident of Indian Hills Apartments, 1335 S.W. Second St., Pendleton, reported someone was trying to get in her front door. Pendleton police were unable to locate the prowler. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Tuesday •A combination truck and cattle trailer rolled over on east- bound Interstate 84 near Boardman while exiting the freeway at milepost 171. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police and Boardman Fire Department responded. Both the truck and trailer were totaled, and the 60-year-old driver, who was not injured, was cited by Oregon State Police for failure to drive within lane. •Hermiston police arrested Jose Guadalupe Delacruz Araiza, 31, address not provided, for possession and delivery of methamphetamine, theft by receiving, and three counts of failure to pay fines. •Oregon State Police were notified of a commercial vehicle failing to maintain its lane on eastbound I-84. The vehicle drove into the median and almost ran a car off the road, according to witnesses. OSP contacted the vehicle at milepost 207 and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver did not acknowledge the trooper and continued to drive all over both lanes and into the median. He was finally stopped at milepost 217. Donald Louis Frazier Jr., 58, address not provided, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (controlled substance) and reckless driving and lodged at the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton. Wednesday •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Hope Marie Morasch, 26, address not provided, for felony duii, possession of methamphetamine and reckless driving. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer Juno, right, a grand basset griffon Vendeen, and Nederlandse kooikerhondjes Escher, left, and Rhett, center, are shown by their handlers during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday in New York. American Kennel Club adds two breeds to roster By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK — A spir- ited Dutch duck-luring dog and a friendly French rabbit hound are now running with the American Kennel Club’s pack. The club announced Wednesday that it’s recognizing the Neder- landse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. They’re the first breeds added to the roster since 2016. They’re eligible for many dog shows this year but can’t compete at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show until next year. The Nederlandse kooi- kerhondje (pronounced N AY ’ - d e h r - l a h n - s e h KOY’-kehr-hahnd-jeh) goes back hundreds of years in Holland. The smallish, brown-and-white, span- iel-style dogs can be seen in some Dutch Old Master paintings. “They’re actually like a toddler that never grows up,” said breeder D. Ann Knoop-Siderius. She said they are happy, sometimes naughty and “very playful” dogs. Her husband, Jac Knoop, is the president of the Kooi- kerhondje Club of the USA . Kooikerhondjes were trained to help hunters attract ducks into net-cov- ered canals. The elaborate setups waned in the 19th century, and the dogs neared extinction during World War II, before a baroness set out to bring them back. There are now about 7,000 worldwide and roughly 500 in the U.S., and they’re well-suited to agility and other canine sports, said Knoop-Siderius, who is based in Ogden, Illinois. The grand basset griffon Vendeen goes by “GBGV” for short. It’s one of a number of long, low-to-the-ground basset breeds with centuries-long roots in Europe. A smaller cousin, the petit basset griffon Vendeen, and the long-eared basset hound have been recognized by the AKC for decades. GBGVs are known for their speed, stamina and cheerful nature, but owner Megan Esherick finds them to be “a pretty laid-back breed.” “They’re happy to get up and do things if you ask them to, but they’re not particularly busy, in terms of pacing back and forth or throwing a ball in your lap,” says Esherick, of Leesport, Pennsylvania. Her 9-year-old GBGV, Juno, has competed in agility, obedience and other events. The AKC is the nation’s oldest purebred dog registry. It recognizes 192 breeds, from silky Afghan hounds to hairless xoloitzcuintlis. Requirements for recog- nition include having at least 300 dogs of the breed spread around at least 20 states. Fanciers petition for recognition after years of building up pedigrees, clubs and breed standards. Some animal-rights advocates say that encour- aging interest in purebred dogs fuels puppy mills and fads while diverting atten- tion from mixed-breed dogs that need adoption. East Oregonian Page 5A OBITUARIES Clelan F. ‘Lee’ Dudek Nickola Hicks Pendleton September 7, 1925 - December 15, 2017 Pendleton August 20, 1924 - January 6, 2018 Clelan F. “Lee” Dudek, 92, of Pendleton died December 15, 2017, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, with interment to follow at Skyview Memorial Park. He was born on September 7, 1925, on a homestead in Baca County, Colorado, near Stonington. He grew up and attended school in Dudek Eugene, Oregon. In 1945, he joined the Navy and served in the South Pacific during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned to Eugene where he met and married Luella Lois Pickert. They enjoyed hunting, fishing and rock hunting. They trav- eled in Baja, Cali- fornia, and enjoyed the camping there. They ran their business, Lee’s Refrigeration, for over 50 years. He is survived by his niece, Cherie Elmen of Cove, Oregon, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Luella Dudek, on Sept. 26, 2017. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneer- chapel.com Gil Gutierrez Pendleton September 6, 1950 - January 7, 2018 Gil Gutierrez was born errez; mother Maria Guti- September 6, 1950, in Cayey, errez; son David Gutierrez, Puerto Rico. He was the son daughter Danielle Gutierrez, of Gilberto Gutierrez and daughter Bonnie Buderus Maria Vasquez. He passed Kandel (Ryan), daughter away unexpectedly from Grace Buderus and son Peter a heart attack on Sunday, Buderus January 7, 2018. (Rachael); eight grand- Gil grew up in Jersey children: Porter Kandel, City, New Jersey. Deke Kandel, Leif He attended Kandel, Colin Princeton and Casey, Izakk Casey, NYU. Throughout Hazel Buderus, Ian his life, he was a Buderus and Alice true “Renaissance Buderus; brother Man.” He served Tony Gutierrez as a medical social (Madeline); and worker at St. sisters Gloria Mary’s Hospital Grieco (Pete), in Hoboken, N.J., Mimi Flagg (Jim) and Dr. Lissette and worked for Gutierrez (Tom). the DEA. He was Gutierrez Funeral mass a social worker for Aging and Long Term Care will be held this Saturday, and member of the Tribal January 13, 2018, at 4 p.m. Juvenile Accountability at St. Andrew’s Mission, Board. He was a carpenter at followed by a potluck recep- St. Andrew’s Mission for 15 tion at St. Andrew’s Mission. The family requests years. His hobbies include memorial donations can grotto making, hobby be given to the Red Cross farming, carpentry, playing Disaster Relief for Puerto guitar, writing poetry, Rico, The Oregon Nurse’s storytelling and collecting Association or St. Andrew’s friends wherever he was. Gil Mission in care of Burns was also a member of the Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801. Knights of Columbus. Burns Mortuary of He was preceded in death by his father Gilberto Guti- Pendleton is in charge of errez and his brother Charlie arrangements. Sign the Gutierrez. He is survived by online condolence book at his wife Marguerite Guti- www.burnsmortuary.com Susan Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Potter Fossil March 5, 1922 - December 25, 2017 Susan Elizabeth “Betty” Potter, 95, died on Monday, December 25, 2017. She was born on March 5, 1922, to James Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Keys Humphrey. Her parents were stockmen in the Richmond area of Wheeler County. She attended the Wheeler County schools of Waldron, Mitchell and Fossil. Revival at the Methodist Church at Richmond and the Baptist Church in Mitchell promoted her attendance as young wife and mother to the Fossil Potter Baptist Church, of which she was a member close to 70 years. Betty married Earl Glenn Potter on September 30, 1940. After World War II they had a mail contract for Waterman. Together they augmented incomes with boarding high school students and employ- ment in a box factory as well as a grocery store, both located in Fossil. Betty preferred being outdoors verses toiling indoors. She liked to hunt as well as fish. She enjoyed gardening as well. Survivors include a daughter, Glenna Lange; daugh- ter-in-law Judy; granddaughters Gena Armantrout and Dawn Lange; and two great-grand- daughters, Amber Natzel and Heather Armantrout. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn, a son Bill, a grandson Russel Lange, three brothers and two sisters. Interment was held at IOOF Cemetery in Fossil. 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. Nickola Hicks was born August 20, 1924, in Elk River, Idaho, to Adeline (Allee) and Nick Markovich. His father passed away when Nick was 13; he was later adopted by Ed Hicks. Nick was the second son of four boys and spent his childhood in Mullan, Idaho, graduating from MHS in 1942. The family moved briefly to Deer Park, Wash., to do some logging and farming. The family returned to Hicks work in the silver mines of northern Idaho. Nick’s first job, while still in high school, was setting pins at the local bowling alley. He would work on his homework while laying down and reset the pins after each throw. Nick gained construction experience during the building of Farragut Naval base and worked in the mines along- side his brothers and “Pop” until WWII. He and his brother enlisted in the Army, trained, and served together in Patton’s Third Army in Europe. Nick was a gunner on a 155mm self-propelled long tom artillery piece. He saw a lot of action during the war; his brother was injured and both were glad to come home. He met his wife, Alla, on a double date with his brother. The brothers married sisters; Nick and Alla enjoyed 64 years together before her passing in 2010. Nick considered his career options when returning from the war and talked his way into an apprentice job at Western Seat Cover in Portland, Ore. Alla also was employed there as a bookkeeper. These skills proved valuable when they chose to move to Pend- leton to open their own shop, Pendleton Auto Upholstery, in 1949. Nick soon was able to build his own shop building and changed the name to A-1 Upholstery. The couple retired from the business after 35 years. During his career Nick continued to build, adding commercial buildings and acquiring residential properties as well. During this time Nick served on the board of directors for First Federal Savings and Loan, DEATH NOTICES Richard C. Gay Pendleton Feb. 24, 1949 - Dec. 5, 2017 Richard C. Gay, 68, of Pendleton died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at his home. He was born Feb. 24, 1949. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 4:30 p.m. in Wildhorse Resort and Casino’s Palouse-Tucannon Room, 46510 Wild- horse Blvd., Pendleton. Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom- Bishop is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.pioneerchapel.com Charles L. Weston Pendleton Sept. 3, 1946 - Jan. 7, 2018 Charles L. Weston, 71, of Pendleton died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, at a local nursing facility. He was born Sept. 3, 1946, in Pendleton. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at www. burnsmortuary.com LOTTERY Tuesday, Jan. 9 Mega Millions 16-29-31-65-67 Mega Ball: 23 Megaplier: 3 Estimated jackpot: $40 M Lucky Lines 01-06-09-14-FREE-18-23-25-29 Estimated jackpot: $16,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 9-3-9-7 4 p.m.: 6-7-4-8 7 p.m.: 8-3-3-9 10 p.m.: 4-8-5-0 Wednesday, Jan. 10 MEETINGS For a complete listing of regional events, visit easternoregonevents.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 U M AT I L L A - M O R R O W COUNTY FARM BUREAU, 12 p.m., TBA, Pendleton. (Julie Spratling 541-457-8045) BOARDMAN RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 1 p.m., Boardman Fire Department, 300 S. Wilson Lane, Boardman. (541- 481-3473) UMATILLA COUNTY SPE- CIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT, 5:15 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts boardroom, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. (Erin McCusker 541- 276-6449) HERMISTON PARKS & RECREATION 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) FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 No meetings scheduled which later became Western Heritage Savings and Loan. Nick, together with his wife and friends, the Bagwells, were the founding members of the First Church of God. They began as a small group meeting in homes until, through God’s blessings and their own labors, they were able to build a church building at its present site. When added space was needed it was accomplished again through the God-given skills and physical labor of the many members at that time. Nick served on the many church boards/councils and was an active member of the local chapter of Gideons International. Nick was an adventurous man and loved sharing that spirit with his family. Twins, Kent and Brent, joined the couple in 1948 while living in Vancouver, Wash. Beckie joined the family five years later in Pendleton. Traveling to visit family, hunting, camping, water-skiing; all were family affairs. He followed the same pattern with his grandkids along with his church family and neighbors. Nick is survived by sons Kent of Vancouver, Wash., and Brent of Mission Viejo, Calif., and daughter Beckie (Tim) of Tigard, Ore. Grand- children include Jordan, Bryson, CJ and Rachel, and great-granddaughter Lucy. He also leaves many cher- ished nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank his many friends that helped sustain him as his health declined in the most recent years. Memorial Services will be held at the First Church of God at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Graveside services will be held at Ever- green Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, Wash., on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made to the First Church of God or to the Pendleton Camp of Gideon’s International. 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