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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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DEATH NOTICES
OBITUARIES
MONDAY
Wavalee Frances Faircloth
Linda Lou Johnston
Pendleton
Dec. 7, 1931 — Dec. 9, 2020
Hermiston
November 12, 1952 — March 27, 2021
Wavalee Frances Faircloth, 89, of Pendleton, died Wednes-
day, Dec. 9, 2020. She was born Dec. 7, 1931, in Brashear,
Missouri. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 9, at
12 noon at Skyview Memorial Park in Pendleton. Arrange-
ments are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop.
Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com.
Linda Johnston went on to up to the end.
be with her Lord and Savior on
Linda is survived by her
March 27, 2021, surrounded husband Patrick E. Johnston,
by her loved ones. She was Hermiston; daughter and
born on November 12, 1952, son-in-law Dawn “Michelle”
in Salina, Kansas,
and Leo Luna,
to parents Char-
Irrigon; daughter
ley and Margaret
Triena Johnston
Myers McGinley.
White, Hermiston;
As a young girl
son and daugh-
her family moved
ter-in-law Patrick
to Nampa, Idaho,
M. and Melanie
where she grew
Johnston Hermis-
up and graduated
ton; son Andrew
from Nampa High
Johnston, Hermis-
School in 1971.
ton; grandchildren
Later that year she
Johnston
Leon, Isaiah, Joel,
married Don L.
Esmeralda “Lala,”
Duncan, and that’s when she Travis, Josh, David, Jennifer,
was blessed with her daughter Jessica, Jacob, Richard and
Dawn “Michelle.” They later Jerry; numerous great-grand-
divorced. Linda was a devoted children and a special one,
mother and she and Michelle her Peanut, that will be arriv-
spent many years “just the ing soon; numerous nieces,
two of them.”
nephews, cousins, aunts and
In 1986 Linda met the uncles; her lifelong best friend
“love of her life,” her ACE Redda Eubanks, and many
Patrick E. Johnston. They more friends that she held
were married on June 3, 1988. dear in her heart; and her dog
Linda was a devoted wife for buddy and cat Callie.
32½ years. Linda loved her
Loved ones that preceded
ACE more than he would ever her in death are parents
know. From this marriage Charley and Margaret, sister
Linda and Michelle were Maxine, brothers Doyle,
joined with Triena, Patrick M. William and Raymond,
and Andrew, whom she loved grandson Greg White, and a
as her own children.
nephew, Dennis McGinley.
Linda worked at Simplot,
The family would like to
Short Stop and for Blue thank Vange John Memorial
Mountain Pathology at Good Hospice for helping bring
Shepherd. She retired due momma home for her fi nal
to health concerns in 2018. days; Davita family and Dr.
Linda loved teaching Sunday Fadi Akoum for their care;
School at The Country and a very special thanks to
Church where she was a long- Dr. Barbara Atwood and staff
time member. Her greatest for the amazing care and love
joys were her grandchildren, over the past 25 years.
which she loved them all in a
A funeral service for
very special way. In her fi nal family and friends celebrat-
days it was especially import- ing Linda’s life will be held
ant for her to say “goodbye” to on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at
each of them, which she did.
11 a.m. following state guide-
Linda enjoyed doing lines at the family home,
crafts and on occasion you 32270 W. Columbia Lane,
would see her selling them at Hermiston, Oregon. Burial
bazaars. Holidays were very will follow at the Hermis-
special because it meant that ton Cemetery, Hermiston,
all of the family would be Oregon.
Those who wish may
together, especially Christ-
mas and Easter. Linda and make contributions in Linda’s
Pat were two of the founding memory to Vange John
members Hermiston Classics. Memorial Hospice Education
They attended and enjoyed Fund, 645 W. Orchard Ave.,
many car shows through the Hermiston, OR 97838.
years. She loved fi shing and
Please share memories
camping but cherished time of Linda with her family at
with her family the most. burnsmortuaryhermiston.
Linda’s life is a true refl ec- com
tion of God’s goodness. She
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
loved and was loved by all. iston, Oregon, is in care of
She lived life her way right arrangements.
8:45 a.m. — Police responded to a reported hit-and-run on
Diablo Court in Umatilla.
8:46 a.m. — Police responded to a report of the unauthorized
use of a motor vehicle on Winesap Road in Milton-Freewater.
10:03 a.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Green
Acres on Paterson Ferry Road in Irrigon.
1:00 p.m. — Police responded to a reported assault at Pend-
leton Inn on Southeast Dorion Avenue.
4:18 p.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on
South Highway 395 in Hermiston.
6:41 p.m. — Police responded to a reported assault at
the intersection of Ridge Crest Lane and Parkside Road in
Boardman.
8:45 p.m. — Police responded to the report of menacing at
the intersection of East Loop Road and East Highland Avenue
in Hermiston.
11:02 p.m. — Police responded to a report of the unautho-
rized use of a motor vehicle on Northwest Gilliam Avenue in
Pendleton.
11:26 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Green
Acres on Paterson Ferry Road in Irrigon.
11:34 p.m. — Police responded to a reported robbery at Rug-
ged Country Lodge on Southeast Court Avenue in Pendleton.
TUESDAY
5:03 a.m. — Police responded to a reported assault on Brace
Road in Umatilla
11:41 a.m. — Police responded to a reported burglary on on
Fifth Street in Umatilla.
6:13 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Hat Rock
RV Park on Hat Rock Road in Hermiston.
6:35 p.m. — A domestic disturbance occurred at Port View
Apartments on Northeast Columbia Avenue in Boardman.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
•The Pendleton Police Department arrested Whitney Ann
Anderson, 26, on eight counts, including felony counts of
fi rst-degree robbery, the unlawful use of a weapon, strangu-
lation, fi rst-degree theft of over $1,000 and second-degree
assault, as well as counts of fi rst-degree kidnapping, conspiracy
and menacing (aggravated assault).
•The Pendleton Police Department arrested Tyler James
Schachtsick, 32, on 10 counts, including felony counts of
fi rst-degree robbery, the unlawful use of a weapon, strangu-
lation, fi rst-degree theft of over $1,000, second-degree assault
and violating probation, as well as counts of fi rst-degree kid-
napping (hostage), conspiracy, menacing (aggravated assault)
and failing to appear in court.
•The Pendleton Police Department arrested Brian James
Elmore, 40, on a felony count of strangulation and a misde-
meanor count of aggravated assault.
Vernon J. Guardipee
Pendleton
June 21, 1952 — March 26, 2021
Vernon J. Guardipee, 68, of Pendleton, died Friday, March
26, 2021, at his home. He was born June 21, 1952, in Pendleton.
A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, March 30, at 9 a.m. at
St. Andrews Mission. Burial will follow at Agency Cemetery.
Burns Mortuary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements.
Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com.
Christopher Joseph Rogers
Lebanon
Aug. 21, 1984 — March 23, 2021
Former Pendleton resident Christopher Joseph Rogers, 36,
of Lebanon, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Klamath Falls.
He was born Aug. 21, 1984, in Pendleton. A celebration of life
service will be held Friday, May 14, at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s
Mission in Pendleton.
Donald Paul Strong
Gig Harbor, Washington
May 22, 1939 — March 27, 2021
Donald Paul Strong, 81, of Gig Harbor, Washington, died
Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Irrigon. He was born May 22, 1939,
in Glendale, California. A private family gathering will be held.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share
memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 1-2
No services scheduled
SATURDAY, APRIL 3
HINZ, JOHN — Graveside service at 11 a.m. at the Echo Memorial
Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering with refreshments will
follow at his mother’s home in Irrigon.
JOHNSTON, LINDA — Funeral service for family and friends, follow-
ing state guidelines, at 11 a.m. at the family home, 32270 W. Colum-
bia Lane, Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
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, and at the place listed.
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
ADAMS PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall,
190 N. Main St., Adams. (541-566-9380)
PENDLETON DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, 4 p.m., via Zoon online platform, Pendleton. Visit
www.zoom.com and use meeting ID 891 5728 9839, passcode
Baggins, or call 253-215-8782 for audio only (same meeting ID).
(Charles Denight 541-966-0233)
STANFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Council chambers building,
160 W. Coe Ave., Stanfi eld. (Ben Burgener 541-449-3831)
FRIDAY, APRIL 2
PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall council
chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0201)
PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT WORK SESSION, 3 p.m., Pend-
leton School District offi ce, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pendleton. (541-276-
6711)
PILOT ROCK CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall council
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)
UMATILLA MORROW RADIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m.,
online, via teleconference, Pendleton. Call 351-999-4544 to attend
via teleconference. (Shawn Halsey 541-966-3774)
WESTON LIBRARY BOARD, 5 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E.
Main St., Weston. (541-566-2378)
WESTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall,
210 E. Main St., Weston. (Sheila 541-566-3313)
No meetings scheduled
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
MONDAY, APRIL 5
HEPPNER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall,
111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618)
MILTON-FREEWATER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., online,
via Zoom meeting, Milton-Freewater. 6:30 p.m. study session,
7 p.m. regular meeting. Join the meeting by calling 253-215-
8782, meeting ID 824 9308 4052, password 048972. (Lisa Wasson
541-938-8235)
STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes Land-
ing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. (Karen 541-922-
3137)
TUESDAY, APRIL 6
BOARDMAN CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., online, via Zoom, Boardman.
A link to the Zoom meeting is posted at the city’s website, www.
cityofboardman.com. (Heather Baumgartner 541-481-9252)
IRRIGON PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500
N.E. Main St., Irrigon. (541-922-3047)
BTI off ers new
construction
apprenticeship program
BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION, 6 p.m., online,
via Zoom conference or phone, Pendleton. 4:30 p.m. work
session, 6 p.m. regular board meeting. Join the Zoom meet-
ing: https://bluecc.zoom.us/j/97330220871?pwd=RWc5Um-
M3U1FBQ2RoR3FqWWN0d3JQUT09, meeting ID 973 3022 0871,
passcode: BMCCBoard, or by phone at 253-215-8782. (Shannon
Franklin 541-278-5951)
CONDON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main
St., Condon. (541-384-2711)
HERMISTON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m., Hermis-
ton Airport lounge, 1600 Airport Way, Hermiston. (541-567-5521)
MEACHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 6 p.m., Meacham
Fire Department, Meacham. (541-786-2069)
MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m.,
Bartholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110
N. Court St., Heppner. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-5613)
UMATILLA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Umatilla
Fire Department, 305 Willamette St., Umatilla. (541-922-2770)
COMMUNITY BRIEFING
BAKER CITY — Baker Technical
Institute (BTI), in partnership with the
Oregon Department of Transportation
(ODOT) and the Bureau of Labor and
Industry (BOLI), is off ering a Heavy
Highway Construction Pre-Appren-
ticeship program in Central and East-
ern Oregon. To increase the number
of underrepresented individuals in the
trades, ODOT and BOLI contracted
with BTI to design a state-approved,
hands-on program and provided fund-
ing for the fi rst group of participants,
including up to 10 women free of
charge.
The fi rst training will begin in June
and is specifi cally for women interested
in gaining employable skills and certi-
fi cations leading to careers in heavy
construction. Future courses will be for
both men and women. Applicants must
be at least 18 years of age.
The pre-apprenticeship program is
designed to open career paths to the
heavy highway construction trades. It
includes training in heavy equipment
operation, concrete masonry, welding,
blueprint reading, applied construc-
tion math, and certifi cations in forklift
operation, traffi c control/fl agger, and
OSHA 10.
This introductory heavy highway
construction course also includes
important employment readiness skills,
such as cover letter, resume, and inter-
view training intended to give partici-
pants an advantage when applying for
future positions.
For more information about this
and other Baker Technical Institute
programs, or to apply, call 541-524-2651
or visit www.bakerti.org.
— EO Media Group
LOTTERY
Monday, March 29, 2021
Megabucks
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Estimated jackpot: $3.7
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Lucky Lines
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Estimated jackpot: $56,000
Win for Life
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4 p.m.: 1-5-2-3
7 p.m.: 0-8-7-6
10 p.m.: 4-4-1-6
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Mega Millions
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Mega Ball: 15
Megaplier: 3
Estimated jackpot: $152
million
Lucky Lines
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Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-1-0-0
4 p.m.: 5-6-7-6
7 p.m.: 1-6-2-5
10 p.m.: 0-6-1-9
Wednesday, March 31,
2021
Pick 4
1 p.m.: 9-7-4-8
Michael S. ‘Mike’ Wheelhouse
Hermiston
January 19, 1961 — March 25, 2021
Michael S. “Mike” Wheel- ton and Narita VanderLinden
house was born on Janu- of Kennewick, Washington;
ary 19, 1961, in Hermiston, brothers Bill Wheelhouse
Oregon, to Roy Peter Wheel- of Hermiston, Russ Wheel-
house and Patricia Jeanne house of Lincoln City, and
Gray Wheelhouse.
Richard Wheel-
He died on March
house of Miles
25, 2021, at his
City, Montana; and
numerous nieces,
home in Hermis-
ton, Oregon, at the
nephews and cous-
age of 60 years.
ins.
Mike
was
Mike
was
raised and attended
preceded in death
schools in Hermis-
by his wife, Jackie
ton, Oregon. He
Wheelhouse; his
father, Pete Wheel-
played the saxo-
Wheelhouse
house; and his
phone in band
grandparents.
and worked at the
Big Scoop Ice Cream Parlor
Recitation of the Holy
during high school, gradu- Rosary will be held on Tues-
ating from Hermiston High day, April 6, 2021, at 10 a.m.
School in the class of 1979.
at Our Lady of Angels
He immediately went to Catholic Church in Herm-
work for the Union Pacifi c iston, Oregon. Mass of
Railroad, retiring after 40 Christian burial will follow
years as a fi reman/oiler.
at 10:30 a.m., and then burial
Mike was united in at the Hermiston Cemetery,
marriage to Jackie M. Hermiston, Oregon.
Those who wish may
Mantle on April 30, 1983,
in Hermiston, Oregon. He make contributions in
was a member of Our Lady Mike’s memory to Our Lady
of Angels Catholic Church. of Angels Catholic Church
He loved to cook, especially, Building Fund.
authentic Mexican recipes,
Please share memories
and enjoyed traveling to of Mike with his family at
Mexico.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.
He is survived by his com.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
mother, Pat Wheelhouse,
Hermiston, Oregon; sisters iston, Oregon, is in care of
Cindy Thompson of Hermis- arrangements.
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