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RECORDS Tuesday, December 3, 2019 PUBLIC SAFETY OBITUARY THURSDAY Richard Ernest ‘Rich’ Betz 2:40 a.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on East Beebe Avenue in Hermiston. 9:18 p.m. — A driver was throwing things from his car at another vehicle on East Gladys Avenue in Hermiston. FRIDAY 9:54 a.m. — Someone on Tyler Road in Boardman called the Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce to report that possible hunt- ers unintentionally shot their house and ATV. Sheriff ’s deputies were unable to locate the hunters. 5:01 p.m. — On Southeast Utah Avenue in Irrigon, a domes- tic dispute occurred. 9:49 p.m. — Pendleton police made warrant arrests at Sor- benots Coff ee and at The Saddle Restaurant and Lounge. 11:32 p.m. — A runaway was reported on Northwest 10th Street. SATURDAY 9:44 a.m. — A burglary occurred on Northeast North Street in Hermiston. 12:54 p.m. — Pendleton police responded to three suicidal subjects across town on Saturday afternoon. 3:03 p.m. — On West Highland Avenue, a physical fi ght occurred. 8:20 p.m. — An assault occurred at Lifeways on Willamette Avenue in Umatilla. SUNDAY 12:27 a.m. — A drunken driver was reported on East Elm Avenue in Hermiston. 11:44 a.m. — A fi ght occurred on North First Street in Hermiston. 1:26 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Green Acres Mobile Park on Appleton Road in Milton-Freewater. 1:53 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on Southeast Sixth Street in Hermiston. 2:03 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on Southwest Goodwin Avenue in Pendleton. 9:09 a.m. — At Riverpoint Farms on East Walls Road, a bur- glary occurred. MONDAY 6:30 a.m. — A burglary occurred at Hermiston Rock Prod- ucts on North First Place in Hermiston. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Friday •The Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Kevin Alvarez Montelongo, 18, on eight diff erent felony and misdemeanor charges, including fourth-degree aggravated assault and assaulting a police offi cer. • The Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Jose Javier Tadeo Rodriguez, 34, on fi ve diff erent felony and misdemeanor charges, including third-degree assault, strangulation and hit-and-run. Saturday •The Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Walter Eugene Rourke, 57, for fi rst-degree forgery, a felony, contempt of court and criminal in possession of a forged instrument. • The Pendleton Police Department arrested McKenzie Dawn Corbin, 22, for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, fi rst-degree theft and carrying of a concealed weapon. According to court documents, Corbin had metal knuckles on her person when she stole the motor vehicle — an electric shopping cart — from Walmart. MEETINGS TUESDAY, DEC. 3 UMATILLA MORROW RADIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m., Umatilla County Fire District Station #23, 78760 Westland Road, Hermiston. Board meeting (541-966-3774). (Shawn Halsey 541-966-3774) PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT WORK SESSION, 3 p.m., Pendleton School District offi ce, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pendleton. (541-276-6711) IONE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 3:30 p.m., Ione Community School, 445 Spring St., Ione. 3:30 p.m. work session, 4:30 p.m. regular meeting. (Kim Thul 541-422-7131) WESTON LIBRARY BOARD, 5 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-2378) IRRIGON PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. (541-922-3047) PILOT ROCK CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall coun- cil chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811) UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Umatilla City Hall council chambers, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (Nanci 541-922-3226 ext. 105) PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0201) BOARDMAN CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. (Jackie McCauley 541-481-9252) WESTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (Sheila 541-566-3313) Hermiston January 17, 1943 — November 26, 2019 Richard Ernest boards and com- Betz (Rich) was mittees including born January 17, Hermiston School 1943, in Bremer- Board, Oregon ton, Washington, Potato Commis- to Ernest and Edna sion and National Betz. Potato Board, Rich’s youngest where Rich trav- years were spent in eled extensively the lower Yakima and was proud of valley, eventually the accomplish- ending up and grad- ments towards uating from high opening up foreign school in Quincy, trade borders for Washington, in U.S. potato prod- 1961. Rich was a ucts. In 1985 Rich Betz multiple sport ath- was recognized as lete and state cham- Hermiston’s busi- pion wrestler. Rich was active nessman of the year. Most in 4-H, FFA and had a pas- recently Rich was very proud sion for raising and showing to be presented the Diamond cattle around the state. After Pioneer award by Oregon high school, Rich attended State University. Washington State Univer- Rich ended up stepping sity, graduating in 1965 with away from the business some- a B.S. degree in agricultural what in early 2000 to spend economics. more time with Theresa, who While in college Rich was had fought several bouts of enrolled in ROTC, after grad- cancer, which eventually took uating Rich served his coun- her life in 2008. Up until his try in the Vietnam War as own death, however, Rich second lieutenant in the U.S. stayed up to date with all of Army infantry/airborne divi- the dealings of the packing sion. While serving, Rich was shed and farming operations recognized for his willingness being run by his son Troy and to go “above and beyond” the his business partner Greg Juul call of duty, receiving two (McDevitt’s nephew), and Bronze Stars to commemo- always made himself avail- rate his efforts. able for his perspective and In 1969 Rich married The- opinion regarding strategic resa Faulk in Grandview, decisions and direction of the Washington. Shortly after businesses. marriage, the couple followed Rich was preceded in death Rich’s parents to Hermiston by his parents, wife Theresa, with the idea of trying cen- and brother John. Left behind ter pivot irrigation to produce to carry on his relentless sense potatoes for a fresh pack facil- of personal values, integrity ity that Ernest was in the pro- and kindness to others are his cess of building known as loving companion and fi ancé Royal Pak. Rich called upon Patty Matheny; sister Kath- his college roommate and ryn Niessner; son Troy (Lisa) long-time friend Walt “Bud” Betz; daughter Tricia (Todd) McDevitt to move to Herm- Vallie; grandchildren Tay- iston and help get the oper- lor Betz, 21, Blake Betz, 17, ation started. Rich and Walt Tyson Fenley, 18, Ashlee Fen- ended up forming a business ley, 13, Kristina Cagle, 27, and partnership, buying the pack- Jacob Vallie, 18; and several ing facility from Rich’s par- nieces and nephews. ents (now known as Bud- In lieu of fl owers, the fam- Rich Potato), and developing ily would request that memo- an irrigated farm along the rial contributions be sent in Columbia River known as Rich’s honor to Made To Royale Columbia Farms. Thrive, Meadowood Speech Rich and Walt remained loyal Camp, Trinity Lutheran business partners and best of Church or any other charity of friends through the tumul- personal preference. tuous cycles of agriculture, Visitation will be on Thurs- well known for their honesty, day, December 5, 2019, from integrity and charitable spirit. 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Burns Rich and Theresa had two Mortuary chapel, Hermis- children, son Troy born in ton, Oregon. A celebration 1970 and daughter Tricia born of life service will be held on in 1974. Both children grad- Friday, December 6, 2019, at uated from Hermiston High 10:30 a.m. at New Hope Com- School as well as Washing- munity Church, 1350 S. High- ton State University. Rich and way 395, Hermiston, Oregon. Theresa were very devoted A private family burial will be parents, seeing to it that there held at the Hermiston Ceme- was always at least one of tery, Hermiston, Oregon. them in the stands for every Please share memories of game, recital, horse show or Rich with his family at burns- any other event that Troy and mortuaryhermiston.com Tricia might be involved with Burns Mortuary of Herm- along the way. iston, Oregon, is in care of Rich served on numerous arrangements. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-5613) HERMISTON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m., Hermiston Airport lounge, 1600 Airport Way, Hermiston. (541-567-5521) MEACHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 6 p.m., Mea- cham Fire Department, Meacham. (541-786-2069) STANFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Stanfi eld City Hall coun- cil chambers, 160 S. Main St., Stanfi eld. (Nikki McCann 541-449-3831) East Oregonian A5 Japan’s former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone dead at 101 By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO — Former Japanese Prime Minis- ter Yasuhiro Nakasone, a giant of his country’s post- World War II politics who pushed for a more asser- tive Japan while strength- ening military ties with the United States, has died. He was 101. The offi ce of his son, Hirofumi Nakasone, con- fi rmed that Nakasone died Friday at a Tokyo hospi- tal where he was recently treated. As a World War II Navy offi cer, Yasuhiro Nakasone witnessed the depths of his country’s utter defeat and devasta- tion. Four decades later, he presided over Japan in the 1980s at the pinnacle of its economic success. In recent years, he lob- bied for revision of the war-renouncing U.S.- drafted constitution, a longtime cause that no postwar leader has achieved to date. Nakasone began his political career as a fi ery nationalist denouncing the U.S. occupation that lasted from 1945 to 1952, but by the 1980s he was a stalwart ally of America known for his warm relations with President Ronald Reagan. He boosted defense spending, tried to revise Japan’s U.S.-drafted paci- fi st constitution and drew criticism for his unabashed appeals to patriotism. In the 1950s, he was a driving force behind building nuclear reactors in resource-poor Japan, a move that helped propel Japan’s strong economic growth after World War II but drew renewed scru- tiny in the aftermath of the meltdowns at a nuclear plant in Fukushima swamped by a tsunami in 2011. The son of a lumber merchant, Nakasone was born May 27, 1918, the last year of World War I. He went to Tokyo Imperial University before enter- ing the Interior Ministry and then the Navy, where he rose to the rank of lieu- tenant commander during World War II. In his last news confer- ence as prime minister, he said his political ambitions were sparked after the war by “the conviction I felt as I gazed bewildered at the burned ruins of Tokyo.” “How can this country be revived into a happy and f lou r ish - ing state?” he said. H e Nakasone estab- lished his nationalist credentials by campaigning for parlia- ment riding a white bicycle bearing the “rising sun,” or the “Hinomaru” national fl ag, which Japan’s war- time military had used. He won a seat in 1947, becom- ing the youngest member of parliament at age 28. Nakasone became a leading fi gure in the Lib- eral Democratic Party that has dominated postwar politics. During more than a half-century in parlia- ment, he served as defense chief, the top of the pow- erful Ministry of Interna- tional Trade and Industry, and secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Demo- cratic Party before becom- ing prime minister. Nakasone assailed the U.S.-drafted postwar con- stitution, demanding revi- sion of the document’s war-renouncing Article 9 and urging a military buildup. He was a key fi gure behind crafting and ram- ming through govern- ment funding for nuclear research in 1954, less than a decade after the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing 200,000 people in the last days of the war. In 1955, he helped pass legis- lation designed to promote nuclear power. “Atomic power used to be a beast, but now it’s cat- tle,” he told a parliamen- tary session in 1954. In a 2006 speech mark- ing the 50th anniversary of Japan’s fi rst nuclear insti- tute in Tokaimura, Naka- sone said he was intrigued by nuclear power as he tried to fi gure out why Japan lost the war. “My conclusion was that one of the biggest rea- sons was (the lack of) sci- ence and technology,” he said. “I felt strongly that Japan would end up being a lowly farming nation for- ever unless we take a bold step to develop science and technology.” After the Fukushima disaster in 2011, there was a public backlash against nuclear energy, but Naka- sone said it remained indispensable to maintain Japan’s industrial growth. DEATH NOTICES OBITUARY POLICY Patricia F. ‘Pat’ Brown The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge.Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include information about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at EastOregonian.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 offi ce. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. Hermiston Aug. 16, 1942 — Nov. 27, 2019 Patricia F. “Pat” Brown, 77, of Hermiston, died Wednes- day, Nov. 27, 2019, in Hermiston. She was born Aug. 16, 1942, in Ava, Missouri. A private burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. 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