RECORDS
Thursday, May 21, 2020
MONDAY
TUESDAY
12:10 a.m. — Police responded to a report of shots fired on
Southeast Sixth Street in Hermiston.
1:19 p.m. — A theft was reported at a rental property on
Southwest Fourth Street in Pendleton.
2:48 p.m. — A theft was reported on North First Street and
Northeast Main Street in Heppner.
3:01 p.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on West
Elm Avenue in Hermiston.
3:19 p.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on
Northeast Fir Street in Pilot Rock.
5:13 p.m. — A theft was reported at Sunridge Retirement
Community on Southwest Nye Avenue in Pendleton.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
Tuesday
•The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Aaron Campos,
21, on three charges, including one felony count of aggravated
harassment.
•The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Karina
Patrice Robinson, 20, on one count for felony possession of
methamphetamine.
•The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Wilynda Marie
Wardinski, 57, on two charges, including felony first-degree theft.
MEETINGS
Editor’s note: Due to concerns about the coronavirus,
many activities have been postponed or canceled. Contact
the venue before attending any public gathering to ensure
the event is still scheduled.
ber of chairs will be available at EOTEC; social distancing proto-
cols will be observed. (541-567-5521)
MILTON-FREEWATER CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewater
Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. EIghth Ave., Milton-Freewa-
ter. (541-938-5531)
THURSDAY, MAY 21
WEST EXTENSION IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 9 a.m., TBD, Irrigon.
An executive session may be called to discuss legal issues. (Lisa
Baum 541-922-3814)
ECHO CITY COUNCIL, 4 p.m., Old VFW Hall, 210 W. Bridge St.,
Echo. (541-376-8411)
HERMISTON BUDGET COMMITTEE, 6 p.m., Eastern Oregon
Trade & Event Center, via YouTube and Amazon Chime phone
platform, Hermiston. Visit the city of Hermiston’s YouTube chan-
nel, bit.ly/HermistonYouTube, or call 206-462-5569, Meeting ID:
1539-33-0915. (Mark Morgan 541-567-5521)
FRIDAY, MAY 22
No meetings scheduled
MONDAY, MAY 25
UMATILLA BASIN WATERSHED COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Pendleton
City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.
(Michael T. Ward 541-276-2190)
IRRIGON COMMUNITY PARKS & RECREATION DIS-
TRICT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Fire Station, 705 N. Main St., Irrigon.
(541-922-3047)
HERMISTON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Eastern Oregon Trade &
Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. 6 p.m. work ses-
sion, 7 p.m. regular meeting. Meeting will be live-streamed on
the city’s YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/HermistonYouTube.
Citizens also can listen by phone or offer comment remotely by
dialing 206-462-5569, meeting ID 322-962-8667. A limited num-
TUESDAY, MAY 26
UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START, 11:30 a.m.,
downtown venue, 372 E. Main St., Hermiston. (Monina Ward
541-564-6878)
IONE SCHOOL DISTRICT, 4:30 p.m., online, via Zoom plat-
form, Ione. Regular meeting via Zoom platform. Agenda and
call-in information available at https://ione.k12.or.us. (Kim Thul
541-422-7131)
UMATILLA PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Umatilla City
Hall, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (Brandon Seitz 541-922-3226 ext.
103)
MORROW COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Bar-
tholomew Government Building upper conference room via
Zoom, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. Join the Zoom meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/i/5416762546?pwd=KlQvNC9RQVJI_
bEhKL3JtUkJ0WGlrdz09, Password: 97836, Meeting ID: 541 676
2546, or call 253-215-8782. To join via audio conference, visit
https://zooom.us/u/abD3eWKYVW for a local phone number.
(Shambra Cooper 541-922-4624)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
BUTTER CREEK IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 8 a.m., via telephone
conference, Hermiston. Contact the district prior to the meeting
to join via telephone. (Nathan Rau 541-289-5201)
ECHO IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 8:30 a.m., via telephone confer-
ence, Hermiston. Contact the district prior to the meeting to
join via teleconference. (Nathan Rau 541-289-5206)
Helix students to represent Oregon
in National History Day contest
East Oregonian
PORTLAND — Gris-
wold High School stu-
dents Karalin Reynolds
and Rylee Mann qualified
to represent Oregon in the
National History Day con-
test with their documen-
tary “Operation Firefly:
The Barrier-Breaking Bat-
talion,” along with 54 other
students from Oregon mid-
dle and high schools during
a virtual Oregon History
Day competition, according
to a press release from the
Oregon Historical Society.
The national contest will be
held online June 14-20.
Even amid a pandemic,
141 students from across the
state came together virtu-
ally to participate in Oregon
History Day, the statewide
qualifying competition for
the annual National History
Day contest. Fifty volunteer
judges evaluated over 70
projects online, inspired by
the annual theme of “Break-
ing Barriers in History.”
Working from home,
middle and high school
students developed their
research projects, in the
forms of papers, documen-
taries, websites, perfor-
mances and exhibits, per-
severing through hurdles
that the new virtual format
presented (for example, stu-
dents submitting perfor-
mances had to pivot their
projects and provide a writ-
ten script, including descrip-
tions of settings, characters
and costumes, rather than
perform in person).
While the virtual nature
of the contest created chal-
lenges, it also presented
incredible opportunities;
by removing the barrier of
cross-country travel, 100%
of Oregon’s qualifying stu-
dents have registered to
present their projects along
with over 4,000 students
from across the country.
Last year marked the
first year that Oregon stu-
dents placed first at the
national contest. Port-
land high school students
Kyler Wang and Alan Zhou
impressed judges with their
powerful documentary on
the history and destruc-
tion of Celilo Falls, “Echo
on Falling Water.” They
hope to defend their title
this year, with a new doc-
umentary on civil rights
activist Minoru Yasui,
titled “Breaking the Cur-
few: The Story of Minoru
Yasui,” which placed first
in the senior group doc-
umentary
category
at
Oregon History Day.
St. Mary’s Academy stu-
dent Anja Jolin is also look-
ing forward to presenting
her paper, titled “Chipping
Away at the Bullet Proof
Glass Ceiling: Portland
Women Breaking Barriers
in Policing,” at the national
contest next month. When
asked why she contin-
ues to participate in Ore-
gon History Day each year,
she shared: “Oregon His-
tory Day has given me the
chance to delve into top-
ics that interest me and
explore the intricate details
and mysteries of histori-
cal events. I enjoy connect-
ing local history to broader
issues with national signifi-
cance, such as immigration
and systemic gender bar-
riers. Oregon History Day
has given me a chance to
take my learning outside
the classroom and learn
about events and people in
history and the impact that
they have made to society
as a whole.”
Other notable entries
that will represent Oregon
include:
• “Fighting for Change:
The Integration of Women
in the Armed Forces,” by
Evelyn Chen, Flora Huang,
and Rachel Wang from
Stoller Middle School;
• “Jane Austen’s Impact
on Feminism,” an exhibit by
Cassady Kirchner, Eva Nor-
man, and Mina Gregg of
South Salem High School;
• “Larry Itliong: Over-
coming Barriers of Filipino
Farm Workers in the Delano
Grape Strike,” a website
designed by Darsh Man-
dera, Felix Petteni, Namrata
Venkatesan, Sophia Pi, and
Wenjun Hou of Jesuit High
School.
While students missed
the comaraderie of an
in-person contest, partici-
pants are thankful that the
contest was able to con-
tinue, providing some sense
of normalcy during an oth-
erwise chaotic school year:
“In this difficult time, when
so many things are being
canceled, I am very grate-
ful to Oregon History Day
for creating a virtual com-
petition and giving stu-
dents a chance to showcase
their projects,” said Jolin.
“While it was disappointing
that we did not get to gather
together as a community
and celebrate everyone’s
hard work, having a virtual
competition has given me
something to work toward
and look forward to during
this time.”
COMMUNITY BRIEFING
Bank of Eastern Oregon
awards scholarships
HEPPNER — BEO Bancorp and
its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Ore-
gon, have selected the 2020 high
school senior scholarship winners.
This scholarship is awarded to stu-
dents planning to enroll in agriculture
or business and judging is based on
scholarship, leadership and citizen-
ship. Applications are accepted from
graduating seniors in all areas where
Bank of Eastern Oregon and Bank
of Eastern Washington branches are
located.
Scholarships for $500 were
awarded to local seniors Sierra Vil-
legas (Riverside High School),
Kimberly Renteria (Irrigon High
School), Garrett Walchli and Jazlyn
Romero (Hermiston High School),
Catherine Rhodes (Sherman County
High School), Gage Tatum (Fossil
High School), Cooper Johnson (Con-
don High School), Nicole Proph-
eter, Casey Fletcher, Kellen Grant,
Jason Rea and Matthew Orem
(Heppner High School), Calvin Ben-
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OBITUARY
PUBLIC SAFETY
12:34 p.m. — Police responded to a reported theft at Hep-
pner Shell Station on North Main Street in Heppner.
4:26 p.m. — A theft was reported on North First Street in
Hermiston.
8:29 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a fight on South-
east 19th Street and Southeast Byers Place in Pendleton.
8:37 p.m. — A burglary was reported at a rental property on
Southwest Nye Avenue in Pendleton.
9:27 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on Northeast
Misty Drive in Hermiston.
East Oregonian
nett (Mitchell High School), and
Cloe Davis (Weston-McEwen High
School).
“We know this has been an unprec-
edented time for our high school
seniors. We wish them the best of luck
as they move on to college and look
forward to hearing of their continu-
ing success,” said BEO President and
CEO Jeff Bailey in a press release.
Deadline extended for
Mac-Hi’s Toast to Talent
MILTON-FREEWATER
—
McLoughlin High School’s Hall of
Fame/Toast to Talent Committee is
extending the nomination deadline for
individuals to June 29 due to uncer-
tainty brought about by the coronavi-
rus, according to Freewater Principal
Jay Rodighiero.
The annual Toast to Talent is
scheduled for Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. in the
Milton-Freewater Community Build-
ing, 109 N.E. Fifth St.
“If COVID-19 continues to be a
potential issue at the end of June, the
committee is prepared to postpone
the event until later in fall or winter,”
Rodighiero said.
Alumni and community members
are encouraged to nominate individ-
uals “that have distinguished them-
selves in their career fields, athletics,
or communities,” he said.
Hall of Fame nominations may be
made for the following categories:
Medicine and Science; Business or
Professional; Art and Entertainment;
Humanitarian and Service; Athletics;
or Lifetime Recognition.
Nomination forms are available
at miltfree.k12.or.us under Info and
Links, Rodighiero said. Once there,
nominators can click the Hall of Fame
link under District Information.
Nominations may be emailed to
Rodighiero at jay.rodighiero@milt-
free.k12.or.us, or mailed to 17 North-
west Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater,
OR 97862. Mailed nominations must
be postmarked by June 29, he said.
Team selections will be announced
next month and individual inductees
will be announced in July, Rodighi-
ero said.
— EO Media Group
Martha Sylvia Conklin Montez
Hermiston
December 23, 1949 — May 16, 2020
Martha Sylvia Conk- many other things … but she
lin Montez was born on wore the title of “Grandma”
December 23, 1949, to Car- best.
los and Carolina Conklin in
She is survived by her
San Felipe, B.C., Mexico. sons Cesar (Claudia) Flores,
She passed away
San Felipe, B.C.,
Mexico,
Car-
on May 16, 2020,
los (Rosa) Flores,
at the age of 70 at
Salem, Oregon,
Good
Shepherd
Hector Montez Jr.,
Medical Center in
Hermiston, Ore-
Hermiston.
gon, and Lawrence
At this time
Montez,
Herm-
there will be no
iston,
Oregon;
services because
daughters
Min-
of current state and
erva (Marcelino)
federal restrictions.
Conklin Montez
Flores, Hermiston,
Martha moved
Oregon, and Diana
to the U.S. at the
age of 25 where she resided (Saul) Castro, Stanfield, Ore-
in California with her four gon; brothers Carlos Conk-
oldest children (Cesar, Min- lin, Enrique Conklin, Irineo
erva, Diana and Carlos) for (Carla) Conklin and Arturo
a short period of time. She Conklin, all of San Felipe,
later moved to Plymouth, B.C., Mexico; sisters Erika
Washington, before settling Conklin, Mexicali, B.C.,
in Hermiston, Oregon, in Mexico, Ramona Conk-
1981 where she married Hec- lin, Happy Valley, Oregon,
tor Montez Sr. They had two Mayra (Hector) Medelez,
more children (Hector Jr. and Hermiston, Oregon, and Lil-
iana Conklin, Mexicali, B.C.,
Lawrence).
For many years she Mexico; grandchildren Ash-
worked at UNI in Board- lee, CJ, Chancelor, Marla,
man, Oregon, and Budrich in Genesis, Brissa, Yanahi,
Hermiston, Oregon. Later in Nohemy, Taylor, Emilio,
life she had her own cleaning Candice, Brandon, Isaiah,
business: M&M Janitorial Steven, Diego, Efrain, Victo-
ria, Ariam, Damian, Chloe,
Cleaning Services.
Martha was a member of Emma and Kain; three
the Hermiston Eagles. She great-grandchildren, Kitana,
was a kind spirit who loved TJ and Jayden; and numerous
others more than herself. She nieces and nephews.
Martha was preceded in
had a smile that lit up a room
and an infectious laugh that death by her husband, Hec-
was like no other! Her hugs tor Montez Sr.; parents Car-
made you feel safe and loved los and Carolina Conklin;
brother Ruben Conklin; and
… instantly.
Her hobbies included sister Maria Elena Conklin.
In lieu of flowers, please
cooking, cleaning, tak-
ing care of others, traveling make contributions in Mar-
(especially back to Mexico tha’s memory to Burns Mor-
to visit loved ones) and her tuary in Hermiston to help
biggest love, BINGO with with expenses.
Please share memories
her best friends Oralia and
Justina. She enjoyed being of Martha with her family
with her friends and fam- at burnsmortuaryhermiston.
ily more than anything else com.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
in the world. She was a sup-
porter, mother, sister, friend, iston, Oregon, is in care of
comedian, cook, cleaner, and arrangements.
DEATH NOTICES
Debbie D. Ball
Milton-Freewater
Nov. 8, 1953 — May 15, 2020
Debbie D. Ball, 66, of Milton-Freewater, died Friday,
May 15, 2020, in Spokane, Washington. She was born Nov.
8, 1953. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewa-
ter is in charge of arrangements.
Bern O. Bliss
Milton-Freewater
July 26, 1920 — May 16, 2020
Bern O. Bliss, 99, of Milton-Freewater, died Saturday,
May 16, 2020, at his home. He was born July 26, 1920.
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in
charge of arrangements.
Richard Clifford Daniels
Milton-Freewater
Nov. 17, 1944 — May 18, 2020
Richard Clifford Daniels, 75, of Milton-Freewater, died
Monday, May 18, 2020, at his home. He was born Nov. 17,
1944. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater
is in charge of arrangements.
Velma Jean ‘VJ’ McClannahan
Umatilla
Jan. 8, 1925 — May 18, 2020
Velma Jean “VJ” McClannahan, 95, of Umatilla, died
Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home. She was born Jan. 8,
1925, in Merril, Oregon. Arrangements are pending with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
OBITUARY POLICY
The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can
include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge.
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.
LOTTERY
Monday, May 18, 2020
Megabucks
04-11-31-35-37-45
Estimated jackpot: $1.5
million
Lucky Lines
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Estimated jackpot: $61,000
Win for Life
15-18-44-68
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 0-8-8-3
4 p.m.: 7-4-2-4
7 p.m.: 1-9-5-6
10 p.m.: 8-9-5-4
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Mega Millions
08-19-25-36-66
Mega Ball: 9
Megaplier: 2
Estimated jackpot: $274
million
Lucky Lines
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Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-7-9-1
4 p.m.: 2-7-5-4
7 p.m.: 3-3-7-9
10 p.m.: 7-5-5-4
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 1-2-6-4