RECORDS
Thursday, June 7, 2018
East Oregonian
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
OBITUARIES
TUESDAY
Curtis Eugene Hinkle Sr.
7:27 a.m. - Hermiston police took a report for graffiti at a site
on Southwest Sandy Drive.
8:27 a.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office took a report
for a vehicle that ended up in a ditch at Sagebrush and Bensel
roads, Hermiston.
2:11 p.m. - Umatilla police responded to a report of graffiti
tagging on Cedar Court.
3:41 p.m. - The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office received a
report of a male and female fighting at Highway 207 and Butter
Creek Road, Echo.
4:02 p.m. - A caller on Gun Club Lane outside Hermiston
complained about a person using a recreational vehicle as a
home while also keeping junk cars around the site, plus other
broken machinery, chickens and a loose pit bull dog. The caller
said they also burn plastic in a barrel at night.
4:06 p.m. - Hermiston police received a complaint about an
insect infestation on Southwest Desert Oak Drive.
9:47 p.m. - Youth pulled wires out of a building at the
Northwestern Motel & RV Park, 389 Main St., Heppner.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
•Milton-Freewater police arrested Marcia Tiscareno, 30, of
608 N.E. Fifth Ave., Milton-Freewater, for first-degree burglary
and second-degree theft.
•Ronald Patrick Sims, 74, of Pendleton, is back in the
Umatilla County Jail following the revocation of his release
agreement in a sex crimes case.
Sims on May 17 pleaded not guilty to first-degree sexual
abuse and public indecency. The Umatilla County District
Attorney’s Office has accused Sims of molesting a girl when she
was 4 or 5 between Dec. 23, 2006, and Dec. 22, 2010, and of
exposing himself to her between Jan. 1 and April 11 this year.
Court records show Sims paid 10 percent of his $150,000
bond to get out of jail and agreed to certain conditions to avoid
going back before trial, including not being outside his house
except from 9-11 a.m. and for doctor appointments. The district
attorney’s office on May 29 asked the court to revoke that
release after Sims violated that condition on multiple occasions.
The victim in the case took a photo in one instance of Sims
on his front porch, Pendleton police officer Cass Clark also saw
him on the porch and warned him to follow the judge’s order,
and Pendleton police detective Howard Bowen on the afternoon
of May 29 saw Sims driving, pulled him over and told him the
violations could land him in jail.
Sims appeared Tuesday in circuit court in Pendleton for a
hearing on his release, which Circuit Judge Christopher Brauer
revoked. Sims next has a pre-trial conference on June 14.
•Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Linda Jean Phillips,
37, of Weston, for third-degree assault, menacing and attempted
unlawful use of weapon.
DEATH NOTICES
William D. ‘Bill’ Cram
Hermiston
April 29, 1953 - June 3, 2018
William D. “Bill” Cram, 65, of Hermiston died Sun-
day, June 3, 2018, in Heppner. He was born April 29,
1953, in Redmond. An open house celebration of life will
be held Saturday, June 16 from noon to 2 p.m. at New
Hope Community Church in Hermiston; call the church
for more information. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
Judy E. Knopf
Milton-Freewater
Feb. 6, 1948 - June 5, 2018
Judy E. Knopf, 70, of Milton-Freewater died Tuesday,
June 5, 2018, in Walla Walla. She was born Feb. 6, 1948.
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is
in charge of arrangements.
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UPCOMING SERVICES
THURSDAY, JUNE 7
ALEXANDER, BETTY — Visitation from 9 a.m. to
noon, 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Munselle-Rhodes Funeral
Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater.
GREGORY, BETTY — Celebration of life ser-
vice at 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
ALEXANDER, BETTY — Funeral services at 10
a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 325 S.W. Sixth
Ave., Milton-Freewater. Interment will follow at the Mil-
ton-Freewater Cemetery.
GRUBBS, LAFRANCE — Recitation of the rosary
at 7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave.,
Pendleton.
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Hermiston
November 15, 1928 - May 31, 2018
Curtis Eugene Hinkle Sr.,
of Hermiston, Oregon, was
born November 15, 1928, in
Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Curt
was the fifth of nine children
born to King Anderson and
Katie Bell Hinkle. He was the
surviving sibling of his fam-
ily and went home peacefully
to join our Lord and his heav-
enly family on May 31, 2018,
in Hermiston.
Curt spent his youth in
Oklahoma working on the
family farm before ventur-
ing out on his own at a young
age. He spent many years fol-
lowing the harvests from Ari-
zona to the Dakotas and taking
jobs in between so he could
send money home to his fam-
ily. Looking for a better life,
the Hinkle family moved to
Wilder, Idaho, to join Katie
Bell’s family. Curt later joined
them before entering the
United States Army.
Though his desire was to
fight for his country in the
Korean War, his leadership
potential did not go unno-
ticed during basic training in
Ft. Carson, Colo. He was sta-
tioned at Headquarters Special
Troops Command in Ft. Ben-
ning, Ga., to train new recruits
until his honorable discharge
in 1953. Curt was a sergeant
with the 30th Infantry Regi-
ment Company F.
Before leaving for the
army, he met Irene Kuck and
they wed in 1951. Four chil-
dren were born of that mar-
riage: Viola Tiegs of Spo-
kane, Wash.; Curtis Eugene
“Gene” (Kay Lynn) Hinkle Jr.
of Boise, Idaho; Sherrill (Rod)
Lane Moody of Cottage Lake,
Wash.; and Lisa (Tom) Lappe
of Dell, Mont. Curt and Irene
later parted ways.
Curt’s younger family
years were spent water ski-
ing, fishing and camping,
horseback riding with friends
and family at various lakes in
Idaho as well as road trip vaca-
tions touring all the states that
he traveled to while working
as a young man. While living
in Caldwell, Idaho, Curt was a
member and active volunteer
leader of the Canyon County
Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, as
well as the Caldwell Rodeo
Club. He later joined the Jef-
ferson County Mounted Sher-
iff’s Posse and the Bonneville
County Mounted Sheriff’s
Posse while living in Idaho
Falls. Curt was never one to
brag, but his family, especially
his grandkids, now realize the
important duties bestowed to “Curt helped me through some
him during his time with the of the toughest times of my
mounted sheriff’s posse. His life,” “I knew I could always
love and passion for horses count on Curt,” “Curt was my
was deeply rooted and it boss, my mentor, my friend,”
“there are no shoes
brought him great
big enough to fill
joy; his daugh-
ter Lisa and fam-
Curt’s.” One phrase
ily continue to share
that explained Curt’s
his passion. The last
deep knowledge of
time Curt rode a
his job was “there
horse was with her in
was the right way,
Montana, a time that
the wrong way, and
Lisa treasures.
the Hinkle way.”
Curt
married
Shortly before
Barbara Riggan on
retirement,
Curt
March 12, 1977, in
developed a passion
Idaho Falls, Idaho.
for golf. This new
Barbara
brought
adventure may have
three kids into the
been sparked by the
union: Bret Riggan
friendly
heckling
of Salmon, Idaho, Hinkle Sr.
he received while
Shelly
(James)
wearing his cow-
Allred of Rigby, Idaho, and boy boots with shorts during
Bette (Con) Higley of Ken- an Elks golf tournament. But
newick, Wash. When asked nonetheless, Curt and Barb
how many children he had, took to the greens and in 1985
Curt would proudly say seven they both traded in their cow-
and could accurately recite boy boots for golf shoes and
all their birthdates. This tra- moved into a townhouse on
dition continued to include the Umatilla golf course. Their
14 grandchildren and 20 sliding glass door was always
great-grandchildren.
open and beverages were
Curt and Barb through- always available for the many
out their 41 years of marriage friends who would stop in to
shared their love for horses and say hello.
riding in the posse together,
Curt was recognized as a
going on trail rides, as well as lifetime member of the Benev-
snowmobiling, hunting, camp- olent and Protective Order of
ing, fishing, traveling in their the Elks. His love and dedi-
motorhome, and lots of golf.
cation for the Elks started in
Curt started his working Caldwell, Idaho, and remained
career with the JR Simplot until his passing. He was the
Company in Caldwell, Idaho, exalted ruler of the Hermiston
in 1953 at the age of 25. Curt’s Lodge in 1984 and 1985 and
leadership abilities and excep- held various chairs through-
tional work ethic resulted in out the years. Curt was never
plant management positions shy about volunteering, coor-
in Caldwell and Idaho Falls dinating and participating in
and ultimately brought Curt the Elks’ activities, from fam-
and Barbara to Hermiston, ily barbecues, golf tourna-
Ore., in 1980 as the produc- ments, Easter services, Moth-
tion manager of the Hermiston er’s Day services, the Purple
plant. Curt retired in 1987 after Ball and the Elks’ Hoop Shoot,
proudly working for Simplot to name a few. One Elks-spon-
for 35 years. Curt was given sored activity that was espe-
a retirement book comprised cially dear to Curt was the Elks
of letters and cards from fel- Meadowood Speech Camp.
low workers wishing him well Curt was instrumental in orga-
in his retirement. Phrases writ- nizing the Hermiston lodge’s
ten in the book included “such sponsored activities benefiting
a hardworking man,” “would the camp, and in June 2013
come to check-on things at Curt’s dedication was recog-
all hours of the day or night,” nized through the Elks Mead-
owood Hall of Fame.
Curt was an active out-
doorsman and enjoyed spend-
ing time with family and
friends. He was never a man
to sit still for long indoors and
was always working on count-
less projects, from building
a camper to remodeling his
home, usually with a good
friend by his side. Preparing a
meal for his family or friends
brought Curt great joy, whether
it was his famous chili, salmon
on the barbecue,Thanksgiving
turkey, or Dutch oven stew up
in the hills hunting. Nothing
pleased Curt more than help-
ing and doing for others. This
strong characteristic remained
true, even during his last days,
worrying about others.
Curt didn’t know a stranger,
lived life to the fullest and
never forgot his humble begin-
nings. His greatest pride was
his children and their families.
His friends, who are many,
would probably describe him
as a man who would give you
the shirt off his back and then
buy you a beverage of choice.
Curt was also a “wheeler and
dealer” and was always on
the lookout for a “good deal.”
Barb learned to never get too
attached to a car or a horse as
she knew it wouldn’t be long
before Curt would come home
with a new one for her.
Fulfilling Curt’s wish, a
celebration of life will be held
in his honor at 2:00 p.m. Sat-
urday, June 16, 2018, at the
Hermiston Elks Lodge, 480
E. Main St., Hermiston, Ore.
Military honors will be given
by the American Legion and
VFW and a social gathering
will follow.
In memory of Curtis Hin-
kle and in lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to
Camp Meadowood Springs,
P.O. Box 1025, Pendleton, OR
97801 or www.meadowood-
springs.org, or to your local
Humane Society.
Please sign the online con-
dolence book at burnsmortua-
ryhermiston.com
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston, Oregon, is in care of
arrangements.
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BRIEFLY
Fun run includes
costume contest
MISSION — Top finish-
ers and the best costume will
receive prizes during the Yel-
lowhawk Fun Run.
There is no fee to enter
the event, which begins Sat-
urday with registration at
7:30 a.m. at the Yellowhawk
Tribal Health Center, 46314
Timíne Way, Mission. In its
36th year, it includes a 10 K
run (8 a.m.), a 5K run (8:30
a.m.), and at 9 a.m. a 1-mile
walk, run and skip begins.
T-shirts will be available for
purchase for $5.
Breakfast will be served at
the July Grounds following
the races. In addition, there
will be entertainment and
raffle prizes. Everyone that
registers for the event will
receive a raffle ticket. Also,
after the races there will be an
opportunity to earn another
raffle ticket.
For more information,
call Shoshoni Walker at 541-
240-8436, visit www.yellow-
hawk.org or search Facebook.
Learning sprouts
during SAGE
Center activity
BOARDMAN — Learn-
ing is taking center stage this
weekend at the SAGE Center.
The SAGE Saturday event,
which runs from 10 a.m. to 1
p.m., offers free admission
and activities for children
and their parents. The special
activity is a “Pocket Green-
house.” Kids can take home a
small “portable greenhouse,”
which allows them to learn
about gardening by watch-
ing their seedling sprout and
grow. In addition, the Ore-
gon Trail Library District’s
Ready2Learn program is
being featured. The SAGE
Center is located at 101 Olson
Road, Boardman.
The SAGE Center is an
interactive visitor’s cen-
ter developed by the Port of
Morrow. It’s open Sunday
through Thursdays from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday/
Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. For more information,
call 541-481-7243.
Helix hosts swim
games, potluck
HELIX — Swimming,
games and kids’ relay events
are taking place this week-
end at Helix City Park.
In addition, people are
invited to bring a side dish
or dessert to share during the
annual community potluck.
Helix Community Days
kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m.
Andrae’s Kitchen food truck
of Walla Walla will be at the
park all morning offering
breakfast fare.
The Helix Heart of the
Country Fun Run begins with
registration at 7 a.m. and the
race at 8 a.m. Money raised
goes towards renovating the
park, which was damaged
several years ago by flood-
ing. This year’s proceeds will
be used to purchase new com-
mercial quality pool chairs.
Pre-registration is $20 or
race day entries are $25. For
more information or to regis-
ter for the fun run, visit http://
heartofthecountry.itsyour-
race.com.
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