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East Oregonian
PUBLIC SAFETY
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12
2:15 a.m. — An Irrigon resident on
County Garden Road asked the Morrow
County Sheriff ’s Offi ce to send a deputy
to check on a female outside his house
because she may be intoxicated. A deputy
responded and gave the woman a ride to
the Irrigon Shell station.
8:29 a.m. — Hermiston police took a
report for minor in possession of alcohol or
tobacco on South First Street.
8:56 a.m. — Milton-Freewater police
received a complaint about graffi ti on the
800 block of Perkins Street. And a caller
at 1:32 p.m. reported graffi ti at Marie
Dorian Park, 82535 Couse Creek Road,
Milton-Freewater.
11:09 a.m. — A person wanted to speak
to a Pendleton police offi cer regarding a
domestic violence situation that occurred
in Arizona.
2:36 p.m. — A 911 caller reported a
vehicle crashed on West Highland Avenue,
Hermiston, the airbag deployed and a male
was walking around.
5:49 p.m. — Pilot Rock police received a
report of a fi ght at J & D’s Food Mart, 111
S.W. Birch St.
7:06 p.m. — A caller reported the theft
of a Bissell vacuum by a restroom on North
First Street, Hermiston. Police responded
and issued a citation in the matter.
7:22 p.m. — A caller reported recycled
wood was on fi re at the recycling center at
DEATH NOTICES
Stokes Landing Senior Center at 195 N.W.
Opal Place, Irrigon.
THURSDAY, JAN. 13
11:31 a.m. — A caller reported a theft
at McCormack Construction, 422 S.W. Sixth
St., Pendleton. Police took a report.
11:28 p.m. — A 911 caller complained
about noise at a residence at Pendleton
Square Apartments Phase II, 300 S.W. 28th
Drive, Pendleton.
SENTENCES
The following sentences were have
been fi led in Umatilla County Circuit
Court (interest, court costs and fees not
listed):
Clifton Cody Newbold, 25, of Weston,
pleaded guilty to 2021 charges of driving
under the infl uence of intoxicants and sec-
ond-degree criminal mischief; sentenced to
one-year suspension of driver’s license, 10
days incarceration in the Umatilla County
Jail, Pendleton, and a $2,000 fi ne.
Ricardo Reyes, 55, of Hermiston, pleaded
guilty to 2021 charges of DUII and recklessly
endangering another person; sentenced to
one-year suspension of driver’s license, 50
days in county jail, and two years probation,
including 100 hours of community service.
LAWSUITS
The following lawsuits have been fi led
in Umatilla County Circuit Court (interest,
court costs and fees not listed):
Jennifer Robin Merritt, of Pendleton,
vs. TZ Contractors LLC, of Pendleton, seeks
$2,480.50.
Mary Gutierrez, of Milton-Freewater, vs.
Rajael Antonio Garcia Muniz, of Milton-Free-
water; seeks $69,100.
There were no lawsuits of note during
the past week in Morrow County Circuit
Court.
MARRIAGES
Marriage licenses have been registered
in Umatilla County for:
Rhonda Sherise Atkins, 50, and Phillip Ray
Halladay, 51, both of Meacham.
Andrea Gayle Borge, 31, and Matthew
Morris Eiff ert, 32, both of Milton-Freewater.
Anthony Andrew Atkins, 51, of Hermiston,
and Jacqueline Dee Lake, 52, of Pocatello.
Jacob Clark Cree, 38, and Darlene Elaine
Barkley, 29, both of Pendleton.
Shane Richard Leasy, 56, and Patti Lee
Bolthouse, 65, both of Pendleton.
Samuel Arthur Famoso, 57, and Rose Mary
Wolfe, 60, both of Hermiston.
Taisha Kathleen Myers, 32, and Krystal
Rose Kurtz, 36, both of Pilot Rock.
Hannah Rebecca Pumphrey, 31, and
Monti Eugene Hunter, 34, both of Adams.
MEETINGS
TUESDAY, JAN. 18
Athena-Weston School District Lead-
ership Team, 5:30 p.m., Athena Elemen-
tary School library, 375 S. Fifth St., or via
Zoom. For login information, call the
district offi ce Tuesday by 4 p.m. (541-566-
3551)
Echo School District Board, 6 p.m.,
staff room, 600 Gerone St. (541-376-8436)
Pendleton Development Commis-
sion, 6 p.m., Pendleton City Hall, 501 S.W.
Emigrant Ave., or via Zoom. For login
information, visit www.pendleton.or.us.
(Charles Denight 541-966-0233)
Pendleton City Council, 7 p.m., Pend-
leton City Hall, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave.
(541-966-0201)
East Umatilla County Health District,
7 p.m., district offi ce, 431 E. Main St.,
Athena. (541-566-3813)
Pilot Rock City Council, 6 p.m., city
hall, 143 W. Main St. (541-443-2811)
Umatilla Medical Clinic, 1890 Seventh St.
(541-922-3104)
Oregon Trail Library District,
6:30 p.m., Oregon Trail Library District
offi ce, 200 S. Main St., Boardman. For
Zoom login information, call the district
offi ce or visit www.otld.org. (Kathy Street
541-481-3365)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19
Intermountain Education Service
District, 4 p.m., district offi ce, 2001 S.W.
Nye Ave., Pendleton. (Danielle Sackett
541-966-3102)
Umatilla Hospital District, 6 p.m.,
Charles Randall ‘Randy’ Bohanan
June 18, 1950 — Jan. 4, 2022
Irrigon
Charles Randall “Randy” Bohanan, 71, of Irrigon,
died Jan. 4, 2022, at his home. He was born June 18, 1950,
in Salinas, California, the son of Charles and Margrett
(Dunson) Bohanan. A celebration of life with military
honors will be held this spring. Arrangements are with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
Jan. 12
• Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce
arrested Jacob Richard Mack, 27, for unau-
thorized use of vehicle, unlawful posses-
sion of a fi rearm and third-degree escape.
COURTS
There were no criminal sentences
during the last week in Morrow County
Circuit Court.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
THURSDAY, JAN. 20
East Umatilla County Ambulance
Area Health District, 7 p.m., district
offi ce, 431 E. Main St., Athena. (541-566-
3813)
Lillian A. Burns
Aug. 5, 1942 — Jan. 11, 2022
Pendleton
Lillian A. Burns, 79, of Pendleton, died Jan. 11, 2022,
at her home. She was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Pendleton. The
Final Seven at Seven was Friday, Jan. 14, at 7 a.m. at Burns
Mortuary of Pendleton. Burial followed at Agency Ceme-
tery, Mission. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of
Pendleton. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmor-
tuary.com.
Tyson Ronald Clark
Nov. 25, 1982 — Dec. 6, 2021
Kennewick
Former Pendleton resident Tyson Ronald Clark, 39, of
Kennewick, died Dec. 6, 2021, in Kennewick. He was born
Nov. 25, 1982, in Chadron, Nebraska, the son of Kory and
Cyndi Clark. A celebration of life is planned for the spring.
Arrangements are with Mueller’s Funeral Home, Kenne-
wick.
Frederick J. ‘Rocky’ Gurr Jr.
March 17, 1946 — Jan. 7, 2022
Lexington
Frederick J. “Rocky” Gurr Jr., 75, of Lexington, died
Jan. 7, 2022, in Hermiston. He was born March 17, 1946,
in Redding, California. A graveside service with military
honors will be Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1:30 p.m. at Willamette
National Cemetery, Portland. Arrangements are with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
April M. Shoeships
Sept. 20, 1927 — Jan. 8, 2022
Tacoma
April M. Shoeships, 49, of Tacoma, Washington, died
Jan. 8, 2022, in Tacoma. She was born Sept. 20, 1927, in
Pendleton. Viewing was Friday, Jan. 14, at Burns Mortu-
ary. Sunrise service will be Saturday, Jan. 15, 6:30 a.m. at
St. Andrews Cemetery, Mission. Arrangements are with
Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the online guestbook
at www.burnsmortuary.com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
SATURDAY, JAN. 15
LOCAL BRIEFING
Forest Service announces
fee-free days for 2022
PORTLAND — Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 17, is the fi rst recre-
ation fee-free day of 2022 on U.S. Forest
Service sites.
The fee waiver applies to most
Forest Service day-use recreation sites
in Oregon and Washington, including
many picnic areas, boat launches, trail-
heads and visitor centers, according to
a press release from the Forest Service.
Fees for camping, cabin rentals or other
permits still apply. Fees will continue to
be charged at recreation sites operated
by concessionaires unless the individual
manager chooses to participate.
Recreation fee-free days are an eff ort
to encourage people to get outside and
enjoy public lands. The rest of the fee-free
days for the year are:
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President’s Day, Feb. 21.
National Get Outdoors Day, June 11.
National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24.
Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
The Forest Service also reminded
visitors to be prepared and cautious
when visiting public lands this winter.
While winter can be a wonderful time to
visit your national forests, planning and
caution are critical to ensure a safe and
enjoyable trip.
Morrow County School
District receives another
clean audit
MORROW COUNTY — The
Morrow County School District for the
10th consecutive year has received a
clean report from their fi nancial audit.
The district in a press release Tuesday,
Jan, 11, reported the Pendleton fi rm of
OBITUARY AND DEATH/SERVICE NOTICE
POLICY AND INFORMATION
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featuring one full color photo
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350 words)
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Package includes:
• Obituary in the print edition on
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content style
• Includes name, age, town of
residency and information
about any funeral services or life
celebrations
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PAID OBITUARY CONTACT
INFORMATION
Audra Workman
aworkman@eastoregonian.com
541-564-4538
Deadlines:
East Oregonian
Tuesday: Friday by NOON
Thursday: Tuesday by NOON
Saturday: Thursday by NOON
Hermiston Herald
Mondays by 9 a.m.
DEATH NOTICE CONTACT
INFORMATION
Tammy Malgesini
tmalgensini@eastoregonian.com
541-564-4532
Deadlines:
East Oregonian
11 a.m. day prior to publication
(Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
Hermiston Herald
Tuesdays at NOON
Dickey and Tremper LLP conducted the
audit, which the school board reviewed
at its meeting Jan. 10.
The audit found the district carried
a surplus of $475,343 due to additional
support from federal, state and local
grants, including COVID-19 grants,
according to the press release. The school
district also carried an employee retire-
ment reserve fund of almost $1.45 million
and did not spend any of the fund.
The district also repaid the voter-ap-
proved general obligation bond for capital
improvement from 2001.
Morrow County School District
Superintendent Dirk Dirksen in the
press release said consistently receiving
high marks for fi nancial accountabil-
ity is a credit to staff , the InterMoun-
tain Education Service District and the
school board.
— EO Media Group
LOTTERY
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022
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P ENDLETON L IONS
are selling See's candies
for V ALENTINE ' S D AY this year.
The orders will be placed online through
the Lions Club storefront.
T HE LAST DAY TO ORDER IS J ANUARY 28, 2022.
Information to order is available at
pendletonlionsclub.org or the FB page!
Questions? call 541.238.5466
Proceeds to fund local
Lions Club projects
Estes, Rusty — Celebration of life, 11 a.m. at the
Heppner Fire Hall, 188 W. Willow St. A dinner will follow
at the Heppner Elks Lodge, 142 N. Main St.
Harrell, Kenny — Celebration of life service, 1 p.m.
at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395.
Hoeft, Kit — Funeral service, 10 a.m. at Burns Mortu-
ary of Pendleton, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave. Burial follows at
Skyview Memorial Park, Pendleton.
Shoeships, April — Sunrise service, 6:30 a.m. at St.
Andrews Cemetery, Mission.
JAN. 16-17
No services
TUESDAY, JAN. 18
Gurr, Rocky — Graveside service with military honors,
1:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland.
JAN. 19-20
No services
FRIDAY, JAN. 21
Wamsley, Cathy — Celebration of life, 6:30 p.m. at
the Maxwell Event Center, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston.
SATURDAY, JAN. 22
Zummach, Nora — Celebration of life and potluck,
1 p.m. at Bayway Tavern, 35895 Seventh St., Nehalem.
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Karen Lynn Wallsinger
January 21, 1962 – January 6, 2022
Karen Lynn Wallsinger of Uma-
tilla, Oregon, was born January
21, 1962 in Norfolk, Virginia the
daughter of Robert and Mary Ann
(Jongkindt) Walter. She passed
away in Hermiston, Oregon on
Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the
age of 59.
At the age of six, Karen moved
with her family to Ontario, CA
where she grew up and attended
schools. She completed her schooling at Montclair
High School where she was on the tall flag team in
nearby Montclair, CA. After high school, she moved
to Texas for a few years before returning to Califor-
nia. She moved to Eastern Oregon in the early 1990’s
where she has lived for the past thirty years. She lived
in Stanfield for several years before settling in Umatilla
in 2006. She worked as a final finisher for Keystone RV
in Pendleton for several years.
Karen had a love for animals, enjoyed being in the
outdoors and going hunting and fishing.
She is survived by her son, Nicholas Wallsing-
er; mother, Mary Ann Ashey; brother, Robert and
wife Tina Walter; life companion, Matthew Perkins;
step-daughter, Lillian Perkins.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a
later time. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements.
Family suggest memorial donations in Karen’s
memory be sent to Pet Rescue-Humane Society of
Eastern Oregon.
To leave an online condolence for the family please
go to www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.