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RECORDS/COMMUNITY Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, some law enforcement agencies did not submit police blotters to the East Oregonian before deadline. 6:40 p.m. — Police responded to a reported hit-and-run at Boardman Foods on East Columbia Avenue FRIDAY ARRESTS, CITATIONS SATURDAY 10:37 a.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on West June Avenue in Hermiston. 8:31 p.m. — Police responded to the report of a missing person at Boardman City Hall in Boardman. SUNDAY •The Umatilla Police Department arrested Joseph Clarence Day, 48, on two felony counts, including the unlawful pos- session of methamphetamine and a post- prison supervision sanction. •The Pendleton Police Department arrested Matthew James Way, 30, on four counts, including one felony count of first-degree burglary, misdemeanor counts of second-degree criminal trespassing and initiating a false report, and one count of contempt of court. •The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jose Diaz-Madrigal, 36, on three counts, including a felony count of driv- ing under the influence of intoxicants with three more prior convictions in the past 10 years, and misdemeanor counts of driving with a suspended license or registration and hit-and-run. •The Pendleton Police Department arrested Anthony Scott Tompkins, 32, on three felony counts, including the unlawful possession of methamphetamine, supply- ing contraband, and violating parole. •The Pendleton Police Department arrested Joseph Robert Quintana, 18, on two counts, including a felony count of sec- ond-degree robbery and a misdemeanor count of third-degree theft. OBITUARIES Larry Allen Mills Vivian G. McFetridge Heppner January 30, 1936 — January 8, 2021 Hermiston February 25, 1920 — January 10, 2021 It is with immense sadness Creek Economic Develop- we share that Larry Allen ment Board • Volunteered to read to Mills passed away on Janu- ary 8, 2021, at the age of 84 at children at the Heroes Read- OHSU in Portland. Larry lived ing Program after he retired a life dedicated to • Recognized by hard work, service the Heppner Beau- to others, and love tification Program of family. His bois- for work to estab- terous laugh, keen lish and maintain wit, leadership, and a welcoming line giving spirit will be of shade trees and greatly missed by shrubs to the north- all that knew him. west entrance of Larry was born town. in Rockford, Wash- • Master of cere- ington, to parents Mills monies for numer- ous community Harold and Mary (Loftin) Mills. He grew up on events including the rodeo, St. a farm northeast of Rockford Patrick’s Day parade and, of and graduated from Rock- course, the Heppner Mustangs ford High School. His love of football team. Larry loved the family farm would play a football and relished his over major role in Larry’s chosen 28 years as the voice of the path in life. Mustangs. After graduation, he settled But even above his dedi- in Spokane with his wife Betty cation to work and commu- and attended Kinman Busi- nity was his dedication to ness College and worked for family. Larry and Betty were Armour and Company in the married for over 60 years and industrial engineering depart- raised two children, Dianne ment. In 1958, Larry went to Stickney (Mills) and Michael work for the Odessa Trading Mills. Despite a busy sched- Company. His bookkeep- ule, Larry always made time ing skills led him to eventu- to attend his grandchildren’s ally be promoted to assistant sporting games, birthdays, manager. and other significant events. In 1969, he accepted a posi- He worked with his brothers tion at the Morrow County Bob and Dan Mills to make Grain Growers (MCGG), sure that their families got where his love of working together for a family reunion around the farming commu- every year — a tradition nity resulted in him serving as almost 40 years running, with general manager for 29 years. only one brief interruption in During his time at MCGG, 2020 because of COVID. In he served as the president of the end, above all was family. the Pacific Northwest Grain Larry is survived by his and Feed Association and loving wife Betty (Jahns) on the board of the National Mills; son Mike and his chil- Grain and Feed Association. dren Chloe and Chandler; He was the kind of leader that daughter Dianne (Bob) and exists to serve the people. He her children Kellie Hoiland would never back away from (Zach) and Richard Stickney, a challenge and wasn’t afraid and his children Rebecka, RJ, to make a hard decision, all Mandy, Tiffani and Angelika while carrying himself with (Lars); and great-great-grand- humor and humility. children Jaxyn, Rhyson and Larry would often say Amara. that “community service is Due to COVID restric- the rent you pay for the space tions, graveside service will you occupy on earth.” There be held for family only at the is no doubt that Larry’s rent Rockford Cemetery on Jan. 23 was paid in full. Though the at 1 p.m. A memorial service ways in which he served his will be held in Heppner at a community are too numerous later date. The family has requested to list, below is a sampling: • Morrow County Agricul- that remembrances be made tural Museum board member in the form of contributions to the following charities: and volunteer • Board member for the Pioneer Memorial Founda- Red and Gina Leonard Foun- tion, P.O. Box 424, Heppner, dation OR 97836, or to the Farm • Interim city manager in Foundation, P.O. Box 611, 2005 Heppner, OR 97836. • 15 years on the Morrow Sweeney Mortuary of County Health District Board Heppner is in care of arrange- • 25 years of service on the ments. You may sign the County Budget Committee online condolence book at • Served on the Willow www.sweeneymortuary.com. Vivian G. McFetridge, and her amazing cooking. former longtime Lostine, She is survived by her sons Oregon, resident, was born Doug (Judy) McFetridge, February 25, 1920, at home in Pahrump, Nevada, and Lynch, Nebraska, to parents Dean (Chelsie) McFetridge, Amasa and Elmira Winthrop, Wash- (Cressy) Cohee. She ington; daugh- ter Carol Lovell, died on January 10, 2021, at her home in Hermiston, Hermiston, Oregon, Oregon; sisters at the age of 100 Margaret Lerwick, years. Scottsbluff, She was raised Nebraska, Ruth and attended Cooper, Thomp- schools in Nebraska sonv ille, I lli- before her family nois, and Hazel moved to Missouri McFetridge S p i n a r, C ol e during the dust Camp, Missouri; bowl. Vivian moved to Idaho nine grandchildren; 16 in 1948 to help her brother care great-grandchildren; seven for his newborn baby girl after great-great-grandchildren; and the death of his wife. In 1952, numerous nieces and nephews. a mutual friend introduced Vivian was preceded in Vivian to Royal McFetridge. death by her husband, Royal They were married on Janu- McFetridge; her parents; ary 31, 1953, in Idaho Falls, a brother, Phillip; and two Idaho, and made their home sisters, Louise and Esther. A private family service on Royal’s farm just outside of Lostine. They raised their will be held with a private family on the farm and lived burial following at the Enter- there until 1990 when they sold prise Cemetery, Enterprise, it and moved to Hermiston. Oregon. Vivian was a homemaker, Those who wish may make worked the farm, served as a contributions in Vivian’s name 4-H leader for over 20 years to the Wallowa County 4-H and was a dedicated supporter Leader’s Association directly of her children’s sporting or c/o Burns Mortuary of events and other activities. She Hermiston, P.O. Box 289, enjoyed quilting, sewing, read- Hermiston, OR 97838. ing, traveling and gardening; Please share memories however, the greatest enjoy- of Vivian with her family at ment in her life came from burnsmortuaryhermiston. spending time with family com. and church friends. She will be Burns Mortuary of Herm- remembered for her quick wit, iston, Oregon, is in care of easy laugh, unconditional love, arrangements. DEATH NOTICES Matthew K. Conner Pendleton April 23, 1960 — Jan. 16, 2021 Matthew K. Conner, 60, of Pendleton, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at his home. He was born April 23, 1960, in Salem. Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com. June A. Schmidtgall Athena Dec. 5, 1928 — Jan. 16, 2021 June A. Schmidtgall, 92, of Athena, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Seattle. She was born Dec. 5, 1928. Arrange- ments are pending with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater. Lee H. Williams Umatilla May 1, 1940 — Jan. 14, 2021 Lee H. Williams, 80, of Umatilla, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Walla Walla, Washington. He was born May 1, 1940, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A private family gathering will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuary- hermiston.com. LOTTERY Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 Megamillions 03-11-12-38-43 Megaball: 15 Megaplier: 4 Estimated jackpot: $750 million Lucky Lines 03-06-11-14-19-22-28-31 Estimated jackpot: $14,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 4-5-6-2 4 p.m.: 0-6-5-6 7 p.m.: 8-7-4-8 10 p.m.: 7-4-4-4 Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 Powerball 14-20-39-65-67 Powerball: 2 Power Play: 3 Estimated jackpot: $640 million Megabucks 06-14-32-34-37-47 Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 877-557-1912 FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! 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This award is presented at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet to an outstanding young person under 21 years old that has exemplary community service. The recipient and two guests will be treated to dinner at the annual banquet scheduled toward the end of February this year. Applications are available at http://bit.ly/AltrusaOYC or from any Hermiston Altrusa member. Nominations must be mailed to Altrusa Interna- tional of Hermiston, P.O. Box 794, Hermiston, OR 97838, and must be postmarked by Jan. 31, 2021. For more information, email hermistonaltrusa@ gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page, Altrusa International of Hermiston. Pendleton Lions Club plans can drive PENDLETON — The Pendleton Lions Club is having a “drive by” can and bottle drive on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. All proceeds will fund the Lions Founda- tion, which continues to fund local Lions projects. Their ongoing projects are vision and hearing support, eyeglass recycling, peace poster contest, community projects, National Guard support, school projects, food drives, blood drives and the Lions Flagpole Park. To arrange for pickup of donations at your home, call Risa Riggins (chair) at 541-969-6234. Information about the Lions can be found on their website at www.pendleton- lions club.org. La Grande film festival announces residency program LA GRANDE — East- ern Oregon Film Festival, a La Grande-based nonprofit, announces the inaugural year of its Filmmaker Resi- dency program. The resi- dency is a monthlong retreat for writers and directors to receive designated time and space to work on feature- length screenplays. The application for atten- dance opened on Sunday, Jan. 17, and closes on Feb. 21, with an early bird deadline of Feb. 7. The EOFF Residency Application can be found at https://www.filmfreeway. com/eofilmfest-residency. The goal of this four-week program is for prospective filmmakers to walk away with a draft that has the potential to be produced in Oregon in the coming years, and for attendees to learn about resources and oppor- tunities available to them for filmmaking in this region. “Residencies are a sacred time and space where creatives have a sole mission: write and develop their ideas,” said H. Nelson Tracey, a Los Ange- les-based filmmaker and EOFF alumni who is help- ing to develop the residency program, in a press release. “It’s a step away from inev- itable commitments and distractions in life at home, and an added purpose of creation that can be difficult to conjure when left to one’s own devices. A successful residency combines ample solo time for focussed work, along with a tight commu- nity of fellow artists to share goals and ideas through a series of focused gathering points, exploration of East- ern Oregon’s pristine loca- tions.” The EOFF team hopes to work with their current and ongoing partners, such as Eastern Oregon Univer- sity, to connect students and filmmakers through inte- grated academic events as well as social and engage- ment events. The visiting artists will rely on HQ, a creative digital media studio at 112 Depot St., as a creative space and hub for collab- oration. Local lodging and food options to support the selected residents are being organized by EOFF staff and they are still looking for additional support. Interested applicants are invited to attend one of two informational ZOOM meet- ings prior to the application deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m., and Friday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. Register in advance for this meeting, or view additional information and FAQs, at https://www. eofilmfest.com/filmmak- er-residency/. Eastern Oregon Film Festival is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedi- cated to creating a cine- matic experience in Eastern Oregon that promotes discovery, entertainment, and education via artistic exhibition and viewership. Umatilla County music programs receive relief grants SALEM — Relief grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to 646 diverse artists across Oregon through an Artist Relief Program created by the Oregon Arts Commis- sion in partnership with Oregon Community Foun- dation and the James F. and Marion L. Miller Founda- tion. The awards expend the $1.25 million available for the program. In Umatilla County, Emily Muller-Carey of the Pendleton School District music programs was awarded a $1,600 grant; Lucas Simp- son of Milton-Freewater’s music programs received a $1,100 grant. “Artists are the creative core of our communities and help define who we are. They inspire us to innovate, to learn and grow,” said Brian Rogers, executive director of the Oregon Arts Commis- sion, in a press release. “We are thankful to be able to provide support as our artists continue to suffer great losses due to the pandemic. “While the requests far exceeded available funds,” Rogers added, “we hope the awards will help artists sustain their practice until better times arrive. We are extremely grateful to our partners at Oregon Commu- nity Foundation and the Miller Foundation for making this program possi- ble.” A total of 1,158 eligi- ble applications reporting more than $18 million in revenue loss were received. Twenty-nine panelists from around the state served on five discipline-based panels that reviewed and evalu- ated applications based on published review criteria: professional artistic prac- tice; impact of cancellations and loss of revenue on artis- tic practice; and need and access to other resources. A geographic distribution model ensured artists were funded in every region of the state. An average of 65% of applications were funded from each of the state’s 12 regions. — EO Media Group Blazing Fast Internet! Imagine The Difference You Can Make DONATE YOUR CAR 1-844-533-9173 ADD TO YOUR PACKAGE FOR ONLY 19 . 99 $ /mo. where available 2-YEAR TV PRICE GUARANTEE FREE TOWING TAX DEDUCTIBLE America’s Top 120 Package MO. Help Prevent Blindness Get A Vision Screening Annually 190 CHANNELS Including Local Channels! CALL TODAY - For $100 Gift Card Promo Code: DISH100 for 12 Mos. Ask About A FREE 3 Day Vacation Voucher To Over 20 Destinations!!! 1-866-373-9175 Offer ends 1/31/21. 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