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RECORDS Tuesday, May 21, 2019 PUBLIC SAFETY East Oregonian OBITUARY DEATH NOTICES Nicholas Lawrence ‘Nick’ Demos Duane R. Cole Sr. FRIDAY 6:00 a.m. — Pendleton police were called to Mountain View Apartments, 2410 N.W. Carden Ave., for a domestic disturbance. 7:59 a.m. — The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office was called to a motor vehicle accident on Holdman Road and Highway 37 near Pendleton, a chip hauler truck on its side. There was no report of injuries. 11:29 a.m. — A resident of Ukiah called the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office to report he had rescued a dog from another Ukian man who was using a cattle prod to hurt the animal. The caller reported he took the dog to a veterinarian, who urged him not to return the dog to its owner, but the owner is now threatening to come to his house and take the animal back. He requested contact from a deputy for options. 12:24 p.m. — Central Machinery Sales, 78112 Highway 207, Hermiston, reported a theft to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office. 1:36 p.m. — A caller on Sloane Avenue and Seventh Street, Umatilla, called Umatilla police to report downed but active power lines in an alley between Sloan Avenue and the Travelodge motel. 4:04 p.m. — A caller to Stanfield police reported finding a stack of photographs on the side of South Edwards Road. 5:57 p.m. — A resident of Happy Lane, Pendleton, reported flooding. 8:47 p.m. — Umatilla County sheriff’s deputies were called to the Waterhole Tavern, 51593 Highway 332, Milton-Freewater, for an intoxicated person causing a disturbance. 9:55 p.m. — A resident of Mountain View Apartments, Pendle- ton, reported a theft. 10:39 p.m. — Pendleton police responded to two different disturbance calls on opposite ends of town — at a residence on Southwest 18th Street and at The Saddle Restaurant & Lounge, 2220 S.E. Court Ave. SATURDAY 3:45 a.m. — Umatilla police were called to Lifeways McNary Place, 290 Willamette Ave., for a reported assault. 6:03 a.m. — A 58-year-old woman from Hansen, Idaho, suffered serious injuries in a crash near Umatilla. Oregon State Police reported a trooper responded to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover on the westbound side of Interstate 82 near milepost 3 where the woman was on the ground outside a Toyota Tacoma. According to state police, the crash ejected her from the pickup. She was conscious but suffering from serious inju- ries. An air ambulance flew her to Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland, Washington. She also was traveling with two dogs. Emergency personnel found one dog and took it to a veterinarian in Hermiston, but the other dog was missing. 8:01 a.m. — Graffiti was reported at Southwest 10th Street and Isaac Avenue, Pendleton. 10:18 a.m. — A vehicle was reported stolen from Country Club Manor Apartments, 605 Umatilla Ave., Umatilla. A Umatilla police officer took a theft report. 12:22 p.m. — Pilot Rock police investigated a report of criminal mischief at Pilot Rock Elementary School on Vern McGowan Drive. 1:38 p.m. — Stanfield code enforcement visited several areas of Stanfield over the weekend and noted overgrown yards, tall weeds and grass, downed fences, trash, junk vehicles and more needing attention from property owners. 1:56 p.m. — Three Washington residents suffered non- life-threatening injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 11 north of Milton-Freewater. Oregon State Police reported the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu tried to turn left onto Highway 11 near milepost 33 and pulled in front of a northbound GMC Acadia. The driver of the SUV had no time to react and hit the Malibu. The SUV veered off the road and struck two cars parked in a used car sales lot. The crash injured the driver and passenger in the Chevrolet and the driver and only occupant of the GMC. Ambulances took the three to Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla, where they received treatment for their injuries. 3:21 p.m. — Pendleton police received a report of possible child abuse/neglect at Walmart, 2203 S.W. Court Ave. 8:51 p.m. — A disturbance at Super 8, 601 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendle- ton, prompted a call to police. 10:13 p.m. — Pendleton police responded to a report of shots fired on Southwest Goodwin Avenue and Second Street, but were unable to find a shooter. SUNDAY 2:53 a.m. — Pendleton police received a report of possible child abuse/neglect. 11:29 p.m. — Umatilla police and the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at Kalmia Candles, 31 Washington St. 3:27 p.m. — Stanfield police and Umatilla County sheriff’s dep- uties responded to a report of shots fired on South Edwards Road, but were unable to locate a shooter. 5:52 p.m. — Pendleton police were called to intervene in a domestic dispute at Grocery Outlet, 1810 S.W. Court Ave., after a couple was threatened in the parking lot. A second disturbance was reported at 6:23 p.m. at KFC, 1615 S.E. Emigrant Ave. 8:37 p.m. — Stanfield and Hermiston police and Umatilla County sheriff’s deputies were called to a residence on East Airport Road, Hermiston, for a domestic disturbance. 10:47 p.m. — Pendleton police were called to Mountain View Apartments when a woman reported a man tried to attack her. ARRESTS, CITATIONS FRIDAY •Hermiston police arrested Noah Daley Weatherford, 18, of Hermiston, for first-degree burglary, second-degree theft and vio- lating probation. •Hermiston police arrested Alejando Gonzalez, 42, for violating probation, meth possession and meth delivery, all felonies. SATURDAY •Boardman police arrested J. Jesus Roman-Medina, 48, for strangulation, menacing and harassment, all felonies, and resist- ing arrest. •Pendleton police arrested Brandy Ann Anderson, 37, of Pendle- ton, for felony methamphetamine possession and delivery. •Hermiston police arrested Chad Jonathan Seelye, 29, of Herm- iston, for felony failure to appear, four counts of second-degree trespass, three counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of unauthorized entry into a vehicle, and one count each of sec- ond-degree theft and trespassing. SUNDAY •Oregon State Police at 1:29 p.m. received a complaint about a road rage incident. A 36-year-old woman from Caldwell, Idaho, reported another driver used his cellphone to photograph her and she wanted to sign a complaint. Police caught the other driver, a 21-year-old man from Vancouver, Washington, and cited him for driving while using a mobile electronic device. The Idaho resident also followed through on completing a citizen’s traffic complaint. •Pendleton police cited and released Tony E. Zubiria, 55, of Pendleton, for driving under the influence of intoxicants. •Hermiston police arrested Spencer Allen Califf, 35, of Hermis- ton, for possession of a federally controlled substance, felony meth possession, first-degree trespass and third-degree theft. •Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kyle Lynn Muth, 24, of Hermiston, for second-degree assault, interfering with a peace offi- cer, resisting arrest and on two felony probation violations. •Oregon State Police at 7:30 p.m. responded to a hit-and-run on Highway 730 near Southshore Drive, Umatilla. While the trooper was en route, he found the vehicle matching the description from the crime scene abandoned on Powerline Road near milepost 2. Several hours later, Terry Deen Schoen, 60, of Hermiston, called and reported someone stole his vehicle, which was the same one the trooper found. Police questioned Schoen, then cited him for the hit-and-run. Hermiston September 23, 1934 — May 16, 2019 Nicholas Lawrence time. He retired from Sim- “Nick” Demos of Hermis- plot in 1995 but retirement ton, Oregon, passed away didn’t last long, as he was peacefully with his fam- part of the first group to be ily by his side on hired on at the May 16, 2019, at Walmart Dis- tribution Center the age of 84. when it opened Nick was in Hermiston in born on Septem- ber 23, 1934, in 1998. He later Troy, New York, retired from to parents Nich- there at the age olas and Helen of 76. ( Houg htli ng) In his free Demos Demas. He grew time, Nick up in foster care enjoyed riding in Sacramento, horses, raising California, grad- chickens and uating from turkeys, sky- diving, box- Christian Broth- ers High School ing and creat- in 1953. He received many ing very large vegetable accolades and was a tre- gardens. Nick also found mendous athlete. great joy in the many years In 1954, he enlisted he coached his children in in the U.S. Army and Little League baseball and was a member of Com- softball. pany G of the 11th Air- Nick was preceded in borne Battle Group, 511th death by his wife of 38 Parachute Infantry Divi- years, Dianne, in 2005; sion. Later Company B of and his parents. the 2nd Airborne Battle He is survived by Group 505th. Nick earned his eight children, all of a National Defense Ser- Hermiston: Albert, David, vice Medal, a Parachutist Bryon, SuAnne Fitzgerald Badge and was an expert (John), Kriss Dammeyer rifleman. Nick took great (Scott), Tony, Pamela pride in serving his coun- Bartoschek (Aaron) and try. Nick often spoke of Vince; eight grandchil- his boxing days that began dren of Hermiston: Nicho- in Germany while serv- las, Zachary, Anne Marie, ing in the Army. He found John Jr., ShyAnne, Mak- an immense passion for ena, Kaiden and Wesley; the sport and that contin- five daughters of Ger- ued even after returning many: Mary Theresa, Bar- back to the states, where bara, Linda, Norma and he would compete for the Brenda; several grandchil- dren of Germany; and sis- Golden Gloves and win. Also while stationed ter Helen Fittipaldi. Recitation of the Holy in Germany Nick met and married Theresa Wieden- Rosary will be held on mann. Upon Nick’s dis- Wednesday, May 22, 2019, charge from active duty, at 12:30 p.m. followed by the couple moved to Sac- Mass of Christian Burial ramento, California, to at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of raise their five daugh- Angels Catholic Church, ters. The two were later Hermiston, Oregon. Burial divorced. Nick moved to with military honors will Portland, Oregon, in the follow at the Hermiston mid 1960s where he met Cemetery. Dianne Palmblad. The The family would like couple married on March to thank Guardian Angel 3, 1967, in Gresham, Ore- Homes and Vange John gon. In 1971 they decided Memorial Hospice for their to move to the east side of compassion and excep- the state and call Herm- tional care. Memorial iston home where they donations may be made would raise their eight to Vange John Memorial children together. Hospice education fund, Nick was energetic and or Made to Thrive (P.O. worked extremely hard. Box 684, Hermiston, OR He held a variety of jobs 97838) in honor of Nick’s including the dairy farm, passion for sports. the garbage company, his Please share memories own lawn service, Sim- of Nick with his family at plot and Walmart Distri- burnsmortuaryhermiston. bution Center. It was not com. Arrangements by uncommon to have more Burns Mortuary of Herm- than one job at the same iston, Oregon. A5 Walla Walla March 9, 1926 — May 19, 2019 Duane R. Cole Sr., 93, of Walla Walla, died Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Walla Walla. He was born March 9, 1926. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Travis Ray Estes John Day May 9, 2019 Travis Ray Estes, 45, of John Day, died Thursday, May 9, 2019, at his home. He will be interred Wednesday, May 22 at noon at the Hermiston Cemetery. His family will honor him with a celebration of his life at a later time. To light a candle in his memory or to offer online condolences to his family, visit www.driskillmemorialchapel.com Stella Mae Johnston Hermiston April 5, 1940 — May 18, 2019 Stella Mae Johnston, 79, of Hermiston, died Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Hermiston. She was born April 5, 1940, in Newfoundland, Canada. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Carolyn S. ‘Carol’ Newby Hermiston April 21, 1941 — May 19, 2019 Carolyn S. “Carol” Newby, 78, of Hermiston died Sun- day, May 19, 2019, at her home. She was born April 21, 1941, in Charleston, West Virginia. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Marcia E. Lorenzen Pendleton Feb. 10, 1948 — May 15, 2019 Marcia E. Lorenzen, 71, of Pendleton, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Portland. She was born Feb. 10, 1948, in Dinuba, California. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Messages to the family may be sent to marcia. remembrance@gmail.com. Gladys ‘Maxine’ Winebarger Hermiston Oct. 31, 1929 — May 19, 2019 Gladys “Maxine” Winebarger, 89, of Hermiston, died Sunday, May 19, 2019, in Hermiston. She was born Oct. 31, 1929, in Weiser, Idaho. A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with ther family at www.burnsmortuaryhermis- ton.com James Glen ‘Jim’ Harwood North Powder June 23, 1924 — May 18, 2019 Former Milton-Freewater James Glen “Jim” Harwood, 94, of North Powder, died Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Baker City. He was born June 23, 1924. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. UPCOMING SERVICES TUESDAY, MAY 21 MADER, LAVONNE — Burial at 11 a.m. at the Colfax, Wash., cemetery. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 DEMOS, NICHOLAS — Recitation of the rosary at 12:30 p.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. MEETINGS TUESDAY, MAY 21 ATHENA CEMETERY DISTRICT, 5:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862) IRRIGON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-922-3047) PENDLETON DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Pend- leton City Hall, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-1811) UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6 p.m., Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (541-922-3226 ext. 105) UMATILLA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIS- TRICT, 6 p.m., USDA Service Center, 1 S.W. Nye Ave., Suite 130, Pendleton. (Kyle Waggoner 541-278-8049 ext. 138) PILOT ROCK CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall council chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811) PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0201) STANFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Stanfield City Hall council chambers, 160 S. Main St., Stanfield. (541-449-3831) EAST UMATILLA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 7 p.m., district office, 431 E. Main St., Athena. (541-566-3813) WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 BUTTER CREEK IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 8 a.m., via telephone conference, 28790 Westport Lane, Hermiston. (Bonnie Kyger 509-820-3202) ECHO IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 8:30 a.m., via telephone con- ference, 28790 Westport Lane, Hermiston. (Bonnie Kyger 509-820-3202) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Bar- tholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-9061) HERMISTON LIBRARY BOARD, 4 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) EASTERN OREGON REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION, 6 p.m., airport terminal administrative office conference room, 2016 Airport Road, Pendleton. 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