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RECORDS Friday, December 13, 2019 PUBLIC SAFETY TUESDAY 6:54 a.m. — Oregon State Police responded to a three-ve- hicle crash after a vehicle’s brakes reportedly failed at the stop sign on the Interstate 84 milepost 182 off-ramp. Delbert Man- uel Binschus, 65, Stephen James Knowles, 20, and Lorren C. Montgomery, 28, were all transported to Good Shepherd Med- ical Center, Hermiston, with minor injuries. WEDNESDAY 1:24 a.m. — A physical domestic disturbance occurred on Southwest Desert Oak Drive between a mother and son in Hermiston. 2:08 a.m. — A woman was reportedly “tearing” a call- er’s house apart during a domestic disturbance on Northeast Eighth Place in Hermiston. 6:32 a.m. — On Kangaroo Court Lane and West Eighth Road in Irrigon, a man reported a male subject in a white pickup was asking his son questions at a bus stop, and claimed to be an investigator. The man took off when a parent arrived to drop off their child. 11:14 a.m. — Police were unable to locate a fight on East Punkin Center Road and North Ott Road. 1:01 p.m. — A burglary occurred on Tawny Court in Stanfield. 1:11 p.m. — The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office alerted res- idents in Boardman and Echo that a cut Centurylink fiber line resulted in landlines being down for all calls, including 911. Thursday morning, deputies said the problem was resolved. 1:12 p.m. — On Southeast Utah Avenue in Irrigon, a caller is threatening to start fights with drivers so that the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office has to “respond and deal with” delivery drivers who are using their vehicles “like sports cars.” 2:20 p.m. — Milton-Freewater Police received a report of a burglary at a residence on Perce Street. 3:20 p.m. — A man in Boardman is having trouble with his adult son, who took a swing at him. The man kicked him out of the house, but the son reportedly came back and trespassed. 6:03 p.m. — A burglary occurred on Walla Walla River Road in Milton-Freewater. 9:40 p.m. — People in an SUV on Highway 399 in Mil- ton-Freewater were reportedly throwing eggs on the road. THURSDAY 1:01 a.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on Chukar Lane in Umatilla. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Wednesday •The Hermiston Police Department arrested Spencer Allen Califf, 36, on three charges including third-degree assault, a felony. •The Pendleton Police Department arrested Janie Marie Appleby, 49, on four charges including assault of a public safety officer, a felony. •After someone at Heppner Main Street Park on North Main Street reported witnessing a physical domestic disturbance between a man and woman, Morrow County sheriff’s deputies arrested Austin Gene Harris, 25, on one count of harassment constituting domestic violence. Thursday •The Stanfield Police Department arrested Patrick Eugene Howell, 45, for second-degree disorderly conduct and felony unlawful possession of methamphetamine. •The Hermiston Police Department arrested Jordan Ryley Smith, 30, on three charges including felony unlawful posses- sion of meth. East Oregonian A5 OBITUARIES Mary Laura VanKirk Myrna M. Pugsley Kennewick, Washington December 3, 2019 Pendleton January 24, 1942 — December 7, 2019 Mary Laura VanKirk move to Hermiston, Ore- was the second-born child gon, she joined Arts & of Maria and Joseph Jardin Crafts from the Dry Side, in Hartford, Connecticut. the local art club. She also Mary is survived by one worked with several char- ities, including younger sister, the establishing Emilinda McCa- rthy of Watch of Agape House, Hill, R.I.; daugh- Christian Wom- en’s Club and ter and son-in-law Friendship Bible Linda and Gary Coffees. She Porter of Pasco, lived at Terrace Wash., daughter II apartments in Georgia Earley Richland, Wash., of Bonnersferry, for 14 years, then Idaho, five grand- children and four VanKirk Parkview Estates. great-grandchil- Mary had a dren. She was preceded in strong faith; her passion death by her parents, Maria was sharing the Lord and and Joseph Jardin, sis- praying for everyone she ter Eva Johns and brother met who might miss out on Joseph Jardin. knowing Him. She passed She married Charles into her Lord’s presence on Edward VanKirk in 1948, December 3, 2019, at the and moved to San Jose, age of 91. California, in 1959. After Celebration of Life ser- divorce and obtaining AA vice: Monday, December degree in 1969, Mary began 16, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Reli- working as a preschool ance Fellowship Church, teacher. She also began oil 4201 Kennedy Road, West painting and, following her Richland, Wash. UPCOMING SERVICES FRIDAY, DEC. 13 JAEGER, ANNABELLE — Recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church, 103 S. Lincoln St., Condon. WALKER, DON — Viewing from 4-7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. WILLIAMS, JOANNE — Graveside service at 2 p.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. SATURDAY, DEC. 14 JAEGER, ANNABELLE — Funeral mass at 11 a.m. at St. John Cathoic Church, 103 S. Lincoln St., Condon, with a graveside service following at St. Joseph Cemetery, Condon. A potluck luncheon will follow the services at the church parish hall. WALKER, DON — Funeral service at 4 p.m. in the chapel at Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. Myrna Pugsley, 77, of Pendleton, Ore., passed away Saturday night, December 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Caldwell, her father, Myrnie Caldwell, and her brother, Steven Caldwell. Myrna is survived by her husband Rich of Pendleton, her two sons, Michael and Jeffrey of Gresham, Ore., and her three grandsons, Branden, Evan and Logan of Gresham. Per Myrna’s request, there will be no funeral service. DEATH NOTICES Trinidad Q. ‘Trini’ Matias Milton-Freewater Jan. 10, 1923 — Dec. 11, 2019 Trinidad Q. “Trini” Matias, 96, of Milton-Freewater, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at her home. She was born Jan. 10, 1923. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Free- water is in charge of arrangements. Ruth Marie Robbins Irrigon Dec. 24, 1925 — Dec. 11, 2019 Ruth Marie Robbins, 93, of Irrigon, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Heppner. She was born Dec. 24, 1925, in North Platte, Nebraska. A celebration of life gathering will be held Sunday, Dec. 15 from 3-6 p.m. at Maxwell Siding Event Center, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston. A private fam- ily burial was held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mor- tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memo- ries with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Martha Jane ‘Marty’ Rock Irrigon Oct. 10, 1934 — Dec. 10, 2019 Martha Jane “Marty” Rock, 85, of Irrigon, died Tues- day, Dec. 10, 2019, in Richland, Washington. She was born Oct. 10, 1934. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Roy William ‘Butch’ Thomas Pendleton Aug. 2, 1945 — Dec. 10, 2019 Roy William “Butch” Thomas, 74, of Pendleton, died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Pendleton. He was born Aug. 2, 1945, in Eugene. Arrangements are being handled by Pend- leton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com. Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34 Associated Press MEETINGS FRIDAY, DEC. 13 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, DEC. 16 NIXYAAWII COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD, 4:30 p.m., Nixy- aawii Community School, 73300 July Grounds Lane, Mission. (541-966-2680) ECHO SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Echo Community School, 600 Gerone St., Echo. (541-376-8436) HELIX CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Helix City Hall, 119 Columbia St., Helix. (541-457-2521) PENDLETON YOUTH COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Intermountain ESD office, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-6711) TUESDAY, DEC. 17 UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START, 11:30 a.m., Head Start boardroom, 110 N.E. Fourth St., Hermiston. (Mon- ina Ward 541-564-6878) 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., Pendle- ton City Hall, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-1811) UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6 p.m., Umatilla City Hall council chambers, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (Nanci 541- 922-3226 ext. 105) UMATILLA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIS- TRICT ANNUAL MEETING, 6 p.m., Mac’s Bar and Grill, 1400 SW Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Annual report to be presented (RSVP 541-278-8049). (Kyle Waggoner 541-278-8049) EAST UMATILLA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT, 7 p.m., district office, 431 E. Main St., Athena. (541-566-3813) PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council chambers, 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) PILOT ROCK CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall coun- cil chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 BUTTER CREEK IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 8 a.m., AgriNorth- west Boardman farm office, 78415 Poleline Road, Boardman. (Bonnie Kyger 509-820-3202) ECHO IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 8:30 a.m., AgriNorthwest Boardman farm office, 78415 Poleline Road, Boardman. (Bon- nie Kyger 509-820-3202) MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-5613) INTERMOUNTAIN EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT, 4 p.m., InterMountain ESD office, 2001 N.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. (Marla Royal 888-437-6892) LOTTERY Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 Megabucks 20-21-27-28-34-48 Estimated jackpot: $7.2 million Powerball 24-29-42-44-63 Powerball: 10 Power Play: 4 Estimated jackpot: $140 million Win for Life 28-49-56-60 Lucky Lines 04-05-12-15-FREE-20-23- 25-31 Estimated jackpot: $24,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 3-6-8-1 4 p.m.: 5-0-6-4 7 p.m.: 9-6-4-5 10 p.m.: 8-0-4-7 Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 2-1-2-5 BOSTON, Mass. — Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose deter- mined battle with Lou Geh- rig’s disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket chal- lenge that has raised more than $200 million world- wide, died Monday. He was 34. Frates died peacefully, surrounded by his family, they said in a statement. “Today heaven received our angel,” it said. The ice bucket challenge began in 2014 when pro golfer Chris Kennedy chal- lenged his wife’s cousin Jea- nette Senerchia, whose hus- band has ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the New York Yankees great who suffered from it. ALS patient Pat Quinn, of Yonkers, New York, picked up on it and started its spread, but when Frates and his family got involved, the phenomenon exploded on social media. The process was simple: Take a bucket of ice water, dump it over your head, post a video on social media and challenge others to do the same or make a donation to charity. Most people did both. Thousands of people par- ticipated, including celebri- ties, sports stars and politi- cians — even Donald Trump before his election and car- toon character Homer Simp- son. Online videos were viewed millions of times. “The ALS ice bucket challenge represents all that’s great about this coun- try — it’s about fun, friends, family, and it makes a dif- ference to all of us living with ALS,” Frates said at the time. The challenge has raised about $220 million world- AP Photo/Bill Sikes, File In this Sept. 5, 2017, file photo, Pete Frates, right, who inspired the ice bucket challenge, looks at his wife Julie during a ceremony at City Hall in Boston by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh declaring the day Pete Frates Day. Frates, who was stricken with amyotrophic lateral sclero- sis, or ALS, died Monday. He was 34. wide, including $115 mil- lion alone for the Washing- ton-based ALS Association. Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as amyotrophic lat- eral sclerosis or motor neu- ron disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to paralysis due to the death of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain. There is no known cure. Frates, a native of Bev- erly in the Boston suburbs, was a three-sport athlete at St. John’s Prep in nearby Danvers. He went on to play baseball at Boston College. He played professionally in Germany after graduation and in amateur leagues upon his return to the U.S. He was playing for the Lexington Blue Sox in 2011 when he got hit on the wrist by a pitch and noticed that it wasn’t healing properly. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include 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 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 office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. After months of testing, Frates was diagnosed with ALS in 2012. “The man upstairs has a plan for me,” he told The Salem News in 2012. “I’m not having too many issues with this, mentally. This is the hand I’ve been dealt and I’ve made my peace with it. There are people out there that don’t have my support system or my advantages, and I want to help them.” As the disease pro- gressed, he became para- lyzed and had to use a wheel- chair, lost the ability to talk and had to be fed through a tube. With the help of funds raised by the ice bucket chal- lenge, significant invest- ments in research on the causes of and potential treat- ments for ALS have been made. Dozens of research institutions around the world have benefited from the money raised. The ice bucket challenge has also been used to raise awareness for other charita- ble causes. Frates’ father, John, said targeted research led to advances in treating other diseases. “When I was a young kid, we were worried about polio. When Magic Johnson got AIDS, it was a death sen- tence. If we get money flow- ing into ALS, things will get better,” he told The Salem News. “Hopefully, Pete can be that spokesman that sparks that.” Frates is survived by his wife, Julie; daughter Lucy; parents John and Nancy; and siblings Andrew and Jennifer. Funeral arrangements were incomplete earlier this week. PACIFIC NORTHWEST ALASKA, WASHINGTON, OREGON, IDAHO, MONTANA REACH 3 million Pacific Northwesterners with just One Call! n PNDC CLASSIFIED - Daily Newspapers 29 newspapers - 1,187,980 circulation Number of words: 25 l Extra word cost: $10 Cost: $540 (Runs 3 consecutive days including wkds.) n PNDN 2x2 DISPLAY - Daily Newspapers 27 newspapers - 1,016,864 circulation Size: 2x2 (3.25”x2”) Cost: 1x 2x2: $1,050 More info: Cecelia@cnpa.com or call (916) 288-6011
