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Saturday, January 9, 2021 Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office WARRANTS Saturday, January 9, 2021 Kevin Michael Aldrich Age: 62 Sex: M Charge: Probation Violation (PV): Driving while suspended/revoked No bail Last known location: Walla Walla, WA No Photo Rebecca Lea Beem Age: 42 Sex: F Charge: Failure to Appear (FTA): Conspiracty to commit Class A misdemeanor Bail: $40,000 Last known location: Hermiston, OR Wendie Myree Cadek Age: 49 Sex: F Charge: FTA: Criminal trespass, theft Bail: $10,000 Last known location: Irrigon, OR No Photo Shane Patrick Clauson Age: 51 Sex: M Charge: FTA: Criminal trespass Bail: $2,500 Last known location: Portland, OR Amelia Velasco Cortez Age: 33 Sex: F Charge: FTA: Harassment Bail: $10,000 Last known location: Hermiston, OR Michelle Rene Daniels Age: 54 Sex: F Charge: PV: Theft No bail Last known location: La Grande, OR Joseph Alexander Heard Age: 39 Sex: M Charge: PV: Fleeing/attempt to elude police, criminal trespass No bail Last known location: Hermiston, OR Trysta Annmarie Haskett Age: 19 Sex: F Charge: FTA: Burglary, criminal mischief, criminal trespass Bail: $200,000 Last known location: Pendleton, OR Danny Ray Nelson Age: 51 Sex: M Charge: FTA: Possession of metham- phetamine Bail: $20,000 Last known location: Milton-Freewa- ter, OR Lance Scott Roark Age: 28 Sex: M Charge: FTA: DUII, reckless driving Bail: $10,000 Last known location: Pendleton, OR Warrants on the above persons were active at the time the list was created, however wanted status is subject to change at anytime. If whereabouts are known, please report immediately to law enforcement by calling our 24 hours dispatch center at 541-966-3651 or by calling 911 if an emergency. PUBLIC SAFETY WEDNESDAY 9:52 a.m. — Police responded to the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle at Assembly of God Church on Northeast Beech Street in Pilot Rock. 12:20 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Stanfield RV Park on South Main Street in Stanfield. 12:28 p.m. — Police conducted a search and rescue at Pen- land Lake Campground at the intersection of Penland Lane and Lake Drive in Heppner. 4:20 p.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on High- way 74 in Ione. THURSDAY 12:36 p.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on Hunt Court in Athena. 12:37 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at the inter- section of North Main Street and Northwest Fifth Avenue in Milton-Freewater. 2:52 p.m. — Police responded to a report of child abuse/ neglect at the Third Street/Interstate 84 interchange in Pendleton. 6:50 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on Southwest 44th Street in Pendleton. 9:44 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred on West Nelson Lane in Hermiston. ARRESTS, CITATIONS •The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office arrested Leobardo Jac- quez III, 45, on nine counts, including four felony counts of ille- gally transferring a firearm at a gun show and four counts of being a felon in possession of a weapon. •The Pendleton Police Department arrested Michael Von Ver- trees, 43, on two counts, including one felony count of the unlaw- ful possession of methamphetamine and one misdemeanor count of second-degree criminal trespassing. •The Oregon State Police arrested David Lee Bowles, 43, on two counts, including one felony count of first-degree man- slaughter and one misdemeanor count of the unlawful posses- sion of a firearm. 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. RECORDS/COMMUNITY East Oregonian A7 DEATH NOTICES Amy L. Harrington Milton-Freewater June 10, 1960 — Jan. 6, 2021 Jan. 7, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington. He was born March 13, 1970, in Maricopa, Arizona. Arrangements are with Pend- leton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Amy L. Harrington, 60, of Milton-Freewater, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington. She was born June 10, 1960. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Gaylord ‘Gay’ Salter Tommy J. Hill Gaylord “Gay” Salter, 90, of Athena, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. He was born April 9, 1930. Arrangements are pending with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater. Pilot Rock Dec. 25, 1929 — Jan. 6, 2021 Tommy J. Hill, 91, of Pilot Rock, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at his home. He was born Dec. 25, 1929, in Galveston, Texas. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrange- ments. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary. com. Athena April 9, 1930 — Jan. 7, 2021 Kathy Saxey Walla Walla, Washington April 4, 1942 — Jan. 5, 2021 Valerie L. (Runion) Hurford Kathy Saxey, 78, of Walla Walla, Washington, died Tues- day, Jan. 5, 2021, at her home. She was born April 4, 1942. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements. Umatilla June 2, 1962 — Jan. 3, 2021 Ethel ‘Christina’ Skultety Valerie L. (Runion) Hurford, 58, of Umatilla, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at her home. She was born June 2, 1962, in Tumwater, Washington, A graveside service following state guidelines will be held Saturday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Herm- iston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Marjorie L. LaRue Stanfield Oct. 29, 1919 — Jan. 6, 2021 Ethel “Christina” Skultety, 101, of Stanfield, died Wednes- day, Jan. 6, 2021, at her home. She was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Nebraska. A private burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- ments. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortu- aryhermiston.com. Benjamin L. Wetherell Condon July 6, 1927 — Jan. 4, 2021 Marjorie L. LaRue, 93, of Condon, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Condon. She was born July 6, 1927, in Prescot, Idaho. Sweeney Mortuary of Condon is in care of arrangements. Cora Etta Peterson Milton-Freewater July 4, 1938 — Jan. 6, 2021 Cora Etta Peterson, 82, of Milton-Freewater, died Wednes- day, Jan. 6, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington. She was born July 4, 1938. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Free- water is in charge of arrangements. Donald J. Richardson Pendleton March 13, 1970 — Jan. 7, 2021 Donald J. Richardson, 50, of Pendleton, died Thursday, Arlington Sept. 16, 1933 — Jan. 6, 2021 Benjamin L. Wetherell, 87, of Arlington, died Wednes- day, Jan. 6, 2021, at his home. He was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Arlington. A graveside service at the Arlington Cemetery will be held later in the year when the weather improves. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. William E. Williams Helix Oct. 2, 1932 — Jan. 5, 2021 William E. Williams, 88, of Helix, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in The Dalles. He was born Oct. 2, 1932, in Fort Scott, Kansas. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of the arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com. COMMUNITY BRIEFING Oregon FFA receives endowment funding CORVALLIS — The Oregon FFA Foundation received its largest single gift with a donation of $500,000 from North- west Farm Credit Services to establish an “Oregon FFA Today and Tomorrow” endowment. Foundation President Kirk Maag, in a press release, said, “We are deeply humbled and grateful to Northwest Farm Credit Services and the leader- ship of Brent Fetsch and his team for their continuing and generous invest- ment in the lives of FFA members. This ground-breaking seed gift gives us the foundation to establish an endowment fund that will provide support for the Oregon FFA Association in perpetuity. This will ensure that Oregon FFA can continue to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agri- cultural education.” Brent Fetsch, Oregon president of Northwest Farm Credit Services, stated, “As part of Northwest Farm Credit’s stewardship commitment to improve the lives of our customers, communities, and industries we serve, we are investing funds in education and research across the Northwest.” Fetsch, a former Oregon State FFA officer and current secretary of the Oregon FFA Foundation Board of Directors, said, “Students who partici- pate in FFA are more likely to graduate from high school and 93% continue their education beyond high school.” Oregon FFA Foundation is a nonprofit 501© 3 organization. The mission of the Foundation is to coordinate sustainable, long-term funding for agriculture educa- tion and Oregon FFA. Annual charity drive supports local food banks, nonprofits JOSEPH — In an effort to promote philanthropy in local charities, Commu- nity Bank conducts the annual Charity Drive. Proceeds from the drive are used in that same community during the holi- day season. Funds collected are matched dollar for dollar up to a maximum of $1,000 per branch. Last year, over $23,000 was dispersed to 10 charities in the region. This year we exceeded $28,000, with $24,000 going to food bank nonprofits. Food Bank charities that benefited this year were: Enterprise/Joseph Commu- nity Connection Food Bank, $10,730; Elgin Food Bank, $3,680; Wallowa Food Bank, $2,425; Baker City food banks (St. Francis de Dales and Church of the Naza- rene Compassion center) each received $2,000; Community Connection Food Bank in La Grande, $1,754; and in Pend- leton, Altrusa’s Feed the Child Program received $1,529. In addition, other types of charities were supported in areas where there is already a significant fundraiser for the food banks. In Hermiston, Made to Thrive, which helps children, received a donation of $2,582 with collections and the match. The city of Milton-Free- water received $969 for the power and light assistance program. The city then matched that amount as well to assist local residents with their bills. In Walla Walla, Washington, Children’s Home Society, Parents as Teachers program received $524. Since the Community Bank Charity Drive began in 2010, the total amount given to area charities now exceeds $245,000. “This campaign helps demonstrate the charitable nature of the folks in our communities. Those who volunteer, and who step up to give are making an impact during a truly challenging time,” said Tom Moran, Community Bank pres- ident, in a press release. Columbia College names fall dean’s list COLUMBIA, Mo. — Columbia College, of Missouri, recently announced its dean’s list for the fall semester 2020. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a mini- mum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Among those named to the dean’s list was Ellic Oberg of Pendleton, who attended online. Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher education for nearly 170 years. As a private, nonprofit institu- tion, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. With more than 30 locations across the country, students may enroll in day, evening or online classes. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Columbia College educates thousands of students each year and has more than 94,000 alumni worldwide. For more informa- tion, visit ccis.edu. Wildlife stamp art contests open SALEM — Artists in Oregon and throughout the world are invited to compete in one or all three of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2022 stamp art competitions. The winning artist in each contest receives a $2,000 award and winning artwork is used to produce collector stamps and other promotional items, with sale proceeds benefitting Oregon’s fish, wildlife and their habitats. Stamp art contests have individual contest rules and entry forms, which can be found on the ODFW website, https:// www.dfw.state.or.us/stamp_contest/ index.asp. Habitat Conservation Stamp: Art entries must feature an eligible species from the Oregon Conservation Strategy in its natural habitat. Species include birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates, plants and algae. A list of eligible species can be found on the entry form. Waterfowl Stamp Contest: Art entries must feature the Northern Shov- eler in its natural habitat setting. Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest: All entries must feature the Chukar partridge in its natural habitat setting. Entries will be accepted between Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, 2021, by 5 p.m., at ODFW headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302. Artwork can be mailed or hand delivered. Packaging tips can be found on the final page of the contest rules. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. A panel will judge artwork based on artistic composition, anatomical accu- racy of the species and general appeal. All artwork submitted will be showcased at a free art show open to the public. Collector’s stamps, art prints and other promotional materials are produced from first-place artwork, and are available for sale on the ODFW website. Proceeds from product sales are used for wildlife habitat improvement, research projects and conservation efforts. Interested artists are encouraged to visit ODFW’s stamp art competition webpage for more information on the contests and to view entries from previ- ous years. High desert subject of annual writing contest BEND — The High Desert Museum is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. The prize honors literary nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitiv- ity to place, and desert literacy with the desert as both subject and setting. Emerg- ing, mid-career and established nonfic- tion writers are invited to apply. Inspired by author and poet Ellen Waterston’s love of the High Desert, a region that has been her muse for more than 30 years, the prize launched in 2014 and annually recognizes the vital role deserts play worldwide in the ecosystem and human narrative. The prize is named in honor of actor Sam Waterston, who provided the seed money for the endow- ment that helps fund the award. “Every year we have the honor of experiencing new perspectives on desert landscapes,” said Ellen Waterston in a press release. “Writers participate from all over the country and our vision of what a desert is continues to grow.” The mission of the High Desert Muse- um’s Waterston Desert Writing Prize is to strengthen and support the literary arts and humanities in the High Desert region through recognition of literary excellence in nonfiction writing about desert land- scapes, community interaction with the winning authors of the prize, and presen- tations and programs that take place in association with the prize. The prize will recognize one writer with a $2,500 cash award and a reading and reception at the High Desert Museum in Bend. For more information, or to submit an entry, visit highdesertmuseum.org/ waterston-prize. Submissions will be accepted through May 1, 2021. — EO Media Group