RECORDS
Thursday, January 20, 2022
County’s COVID-19 death toll reaches 190
East Oregonian
UMATILLA COUNTY
— The COVID-19 death toll
in Umatilla County continues
to mount. Umatilla County
Public Health has reported
the count’s 190th victim of
the disease.
She was 72, the health
department reported, and
tested positive Nov. 27 and
died Dec. 4 at Asante Three
Rivers Medical Center, Grants
Pass.
Umatilla County Public
Health also recently reported
the county’s 189th victim was
a 75-year-old woman who test
positive Jan. 8 and died that
day at Good Shepherd Medi-
cal Center, Hermiston.
COVID-19 cases in
Umatilla County are rapidly
rising. According to the
Oregon Health Author-
ity, Umatilla County as
of Wednesday morning,
Jan. 19, has 18,593 cases of
COVID-19, and per 100,000
people, the county has the
worst case rate in Oregon.
From Jan. 10 through Jan.
17, according to OHA date,
the county has recorded 1,857
cases of COVID-19. Jan. 10
and 11 had more than 300
cases each, and Jan. 14 hit a
record of 413.
Since then, however,
numbers eased off, with 270
cases total Jan. 15-17. Monday,
Jan. 17, was a holiday, so
numbers could rise again.
Statewide, the total number
of cases as of the morning of
Jan. 19 was 541,415 according
to the Oregon Health Author-
ity, with 5,892 deaths.
Umatilla
County
Public Health also recently
announced it implemented
surveillance strategies of
COVID-19 in the commu-
nity and moved away from
individual investigation and
contact tracing calls to focus
on investigating outbreaks in
high-risk settings. The move
is in alignment with today’s
Oregon Health Authority,
according to a press release
from the county,
“UCo Health will continue
to collect reports of COVID-19
in Umatilla County and report
data regarding disease prev-
alence through the Regional
COVID-19 Data Dashboard
posted at Ucohealth.net,” the
press release stated.
The county health depart-
ment also stated it encourages
anyone who tests positive for
COVID-19 through labora-
tory or at home testing to stay
home for five days from the
start of symptoms or test date,
whichever is earlier. Anyone
who knows they have been in
contact with COVID-19 and
they are not up-to-date on the
COVID-19 vaccination series
should stay home for five days
from their last known expo-
sure to a COVID-19 positive
individual. More information
on COVID-19 quarantine
and isolation can be found at
ucohealth.net and the CDC
website.
Individuals in need of
additional support and
education regarding their
COVID-19 illness or exposure
may reach out to the county
health department office by
calling 541-278-6290. If you
are positive with COVID-19
you also may “opt into” an
online mobile-friendly survey
that will be coming soon
and be accessible through
ucohealth.net when it is live.
Vaccination remains the
best way to prevent severe
illness and hospitalization
from COVID-19. You can find
information regarding where
the COVID-19 vaccine is
available on the county health
department website.
“It is imperative that
any person who is exhibit-
ing symptoms of respiratory
illness stay home,” the health
department urged. “Call your
primary care provider first to
discuss the next steps. If you
are experiencing a medical
emergency, call 911.
COVID-19 does not target
people of any certain race,
ethnicity, country of origin or
geographic location. Increased
community spread of COVID-
19 can occur anywhere in
Umatilla County at any time.
Webinar shines light on solar power in Pendleton
East Oregonian
PENDLETON — The
Round-Up City is a small
town that packs a big punch
when it comes to solar and
energy efficiency. That story
is the subject of an interactive
webinar Thursday, Jan. 20, at
6 p.m.
In 2006, when solar was
rare everywhere, Pendle-
ton Public Works Director
Bob Patterson led the charge
to install a large system on
a municipal water filtra-
tion plant. Shortly thereaf-
ter, he and Energy Trust of
Oregon representative Susan
Badger-Jones kicked off a
series of Solarize Pendleton
campaigns that would last for
years.
In the 15 years since, Pend-
leton’s early passion for solar
has culminated in more than
7 megawatts of installed solar,
an innovative hydroelec-
East Oregonian, File
Workers in October 2011 install solar panels on the roof of
the East Oregonian building in Pendleton. The story of solar
power in Pendleton is the subject of a webinar Thursday, Jan.
20, 2022. To register, visit bit.ly/pendletonsolar.
tric generator attached to an
aquifer storage and recovery
system and widespread local
adoption of solar and energy
efficiency — all in a city with
a population of 17,000.
Patterson and Badger-
Jones lead the webinar.
Patterson has been the
city’s public works director
since 2003 and was the recip-
ient of the Top Ten Public
Works Leaders of the Year
Award from the National
American Public Works
Association in 2016. He
oversees a department with
a budget of just more than
$17 million a year and that
is handling more than $20
million in capital projects
through June.
Badger-Jones is a former
Eastern Oregon outreach
manager for Energy Trust
of Oregon and helped the
city of Pendleton imple-
ment a successful solarize
campaign, putting 388 kilo-
watts on roofs of local homes
and businesses. She also has
worked with successful solar-
ize campaigns in Union and
Wallowa counties, coordi-
nated numerous green and
solar home tours and served
on the Solar Oregon Board.
She now lives in La Grande
and consults on energy plan-
ning for Wallowa County.
Solar Oregon and Energy
Trust of Oregon are present-
ing the event. To register, visit
bit.ly/pendletonsolar.
SATURDAY, JAN. 15
MONDAY, JAN. 17
6:03 a.m. — A resident on the 500 block
of Northwest Eighth Avenue, Milton-Free-
water, reported she was warming up her
vehicle when a stranger took the vehicle
while she was inside her home.
7:21 a.m. — A caller on Paterson Ferry
Road, Boardman, reported someone broke
into containers and stole a roll of wire.
8:44 a.m. — A Milton-Freewater busi-
ness owner told police someone broke into
his business on the 100 block of South Main
Street and took tools, money and other
items.
1:19 p.m. — A resident on Northwest
Carden Avenue, Pendleton, reported a
neighbor came over and threatened her
husband.
1:22 p.m. — A caller reported a dead
deer at Southeast Kirk Avenue and Third
Street, Pendleton.
3:13 p.m. — Hermiston police received
a report of a vehicle theft on East Francolin
Avenue.
5:08 p.m. — A 911 caller reported the
theft of a vehicle on East Gladys Avenue,
Hermiston.
5:23 p.m. — A 911 caller reported a dis-
turbance on South Broad Street, Weston.
TUESDAY, JAN. 18
1:41 p.m. — Pendleton police responded
to the 800 block of Northwest Bailey Ave-
nue on a report of an assault.
1:42 p.m. — A man came to the Morrow
County Justice Court, 205 N.E. Main Ave.,
Irrigon, and reported he thinks he is the vic-
tim of fraud through the sale of a vehicle.
9:15 p.m. — Mountain Glen Apartments,
200 N.E. Pioneer Drive, Heppner, a caller
asked for a Morrow County sheriff’s deputy
to respond because her uncle was harassing
her and yelled at her. A deputy responded,
contacted the female but was not able to
contact the uncle.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
Jan. 17
• Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested
Richard Dennis Streck, 46, of Walla Walla, on
warrants and for felon in possession of a
weapon and possession of a Schedule I fed-
erally controlled substance.
• Pilot Rock police arrested Danielle
Jo Poulson, 27, for felony fourth-degree
assault.
• Umatilla Tribal Police arrested Kathleen
Ellen Cavett, 57, for animal abandonment
and second-degree animal neglect.
Jan. 18
• Umatilla police arrested Tyler Randell
Duran, 25, for domestic violence charges
of harassment, fourth-degree assault and
strangulation.
MEETINGS
THURSDAY, JAN. 20
West Extension Irrigation District, 9 a.m., Columbia Improve-
ment District, 501 E. Columbia Ave., Boardman. Annual organi-
zational meeting and monthly budget meeting. An executive
session may be called to discuss legal issues. Because of COVID-
19 restrictions, call in advance to arrange attendance. (Lisa Baum
541-922-3814)
East Umatilla County Ambulance Area Health District,
7 p.m., district office, 431 E. Main St., Athena. (541-566-3813)
MONDAY, JAN. 24
Nixyaawii Community School Board, 4:30 p.m., via telecon-
ference at meet.google.com/tmv-tbwh-kwu. (Carrie Phinney
541-966-2680)
Hermiston School Board, 6:30 p.m., at district office, 305
S.W. 11th St., Hermiston, for a work session. (Briana Cortaberria
541-667-6000)
LOTTERY
Monday, Jan. 17, 2022
Megabucks
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Lucky Lines
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Estimated jackpot: $11,000
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1 p.m.: 7-4-5-0
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7 p.m.: 4-4-6-8
10 p.m.: 8-4-6-9
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022
Mega Millions
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Mega Ball: 9
Megaplier: 4
Estimated jackpot: $347
million
Lucky Lines
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Pick 4
1 p.m.: 6-9-9-6
4 p.m.: 8-3-3-6
7 p.m.: 3-5-7-8
10 p.m.: 4-0-5-1
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DEATH NOTICES
Ernest M. Boggs
Jan. 6, 1946 — Jan. 18, 2022
Hermiston
Ernest M. Boggs, 76, of Hermiston, died Jan. 18, 2022,
in Hermiston. He was born Jan. 6, 1946, in Priest River,
Idaho, the son of William and Dorothy (Murrell) Boggs.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
DeEtta Ruth Gaede
Aug. 16, 1953 — Jan. 17, 2022
Stanfield
DeEtta Ruth Gaede, 68, of Stanfield, died Jan. 17,
2022, in Bend. She was born Aug. 16, 1953, in Heppner,
the daughter of Gerald and Alma (Ackley) Vermillion.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Wray A. Hawkins Jr.
Aug. 31, 1949 — Jan. 17, 2022
Echo
Wray A. Hawkins Jr., 72, of Echo, died Jan. 17, 2022, at
his home just outside of Echo. He was born Aug. 31, 1949,
in Pendleton. Services will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Irene G. Miller
Oct. 11, 1921 — Jan. 17, 2022
Hermiston
Irene G. Miller, 100, of Hermiston, died Jan. 17, 2022,
in Hermiston. She was born Oct. 11, 1921, in Monte Vista,
Colorado, the daughter of Ora and Edna (Timblin) Elwood.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
William ‘Bill’ Myers
Aug. 21, 1934 — Jan. 16, 2022
Hermiston
William “Bill” Myers, 87, of Hermiston, died Jan. 17,
2022, at his home. He was born Aug. 21, 1934, in Hermis-
ton. Services are pending. Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Phyllis ‘Anne’ Roden
Dec. 19, 1921 — Jan. 17, 2022
Pendleton
Phyllis “Anne” Roden, 100, of Pendleton, died Jan. 17,
2022, at a local care facility. She was born Dec. 19, 1921, in
Norfolk, England. Viewing will be Friday, Jan. 21, noon to
7 p.m. at Burns Mortuary, Pendleton. A graveside service
will be Saturday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m. at Skyview Memorial Park,
Pendleton. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Pendle-
ton. Sign the online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com.
Jerry William Schroeder
Sept. 30, 1941 — Jan. 14, 2022
Milton-Freewater
Jerry William Schroeder, 80, of Milton-Freewater, died Jan.
14, 2022, at his home. He was born Sept. 30, 1941. Arrangements
are with Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, Milton-Freewater.
Rawlins H. Stanley
PUBLIC SAFETY
9:18 a.m. — A 911 caller reported a bur-
glary at Triangle L The Western Store, 1525
N. Columbia St., Milton-Freewater.
12:40 p.m. — The Umatilla County Sher-
iff’s Office received a report of a burglary
at NAPA Auto Parts, 1124 N. Columbia St.,
Milton-Freewater.
Sunday, Jan. 16
12 a.m. — The Umatilla County Sheriff’s
Office received a report of a fight at Water-
hole Tavern, Highway 332, Milton-Freewater.
East Oregonian
Milton-Freewater City Council, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewater
Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. (541-938-5531)
Hermiston City Council, 7 p.m., Hermiston Community Center,
415 S. Highway 395, or via livestream at bit.ly/HermistonYouTube
or listen by phone 206-462-5569; Meeting ID 322-962-8667. (541-
567-5521)
TUESDAY, JAN. 25
Ione School District, 4:30 p.m., district office, 445 Spring St.
Agenda and Zoom information available at ione.k12.or.us. (Kim
Thul 541-422-7131)
Umatilla Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m., Umatilla City Hall,
700 Sixth St. For information, visit www.umatilla-city.org. (Nancy
Sandoval 541-922-3226)
Morrow County Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Bartholomew
Government Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (George Nairns
541-922-4624 ext. 5508)
UPCOMING SERVICES
FRIDAY, JAN. 21
Roden, Anne — Viewing, noon to 7 p.m. at Burns Mortu-
ary of Pendleton, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave.
Wamsley, Cathy — Celebration of life, 6:30 p.m. at the
Maxwell Event Center, 145 N. First Place, Hermiston.
SATURDAY, JAN. 22
King, Neil — Graveside service with military honors,
11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Roden, Anne — Graveside service, 11 a.m. at Skyview
Memorial Park, Pendleton.
Zummach, Nora — Celebration of life and potluck, 1 p.m.
at Bayway Tavern, 35895 Seventh St., Nehalem.
Sept. 7, 1922 — Jan. 17, 2022
Hermiston
Rawlins H. Stanley, 99, of Hermiston, died Jan. 17, 2022,
in Hermiston. He was born Sept. 7, 1922, in Appleton City,
Missouri, the son of Oliver and Myrtle (Cook) Barnes.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Billie Marie Wheeler
April 16, 1947 — Jan. 16, 2022
Pendleton
Billie Marie Wheeler, 74, of Pendleton, died Jan.
16, 2022, in Pendleton. She was born April 16, 1947, in
Longview, Washington. A family gathering will be held.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Mary Jane Clark
January 19, 1924 – December 23, 2021
Mary Jane Clark was born in
Walla Walla on Jan. 19, 1924, to
Bill Harder and Carrie DeFreece,
and she died peacefully on Dec. 23.
2021, in Pendleton.
She spent her childhood in Mil-
ton and Grass Valley with her par-
ents and in Seattle with her grand-
mother, Mary Cockburn Berger,
who instilled in her a lifelong love
of baseball.
Mrs. Clark graduated from Mac-Hi in 1941 and sub-
sequently from Spokane Business College. She spent 40
years in banking in Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater and
Pendleton, where she retired as a vice president at West-
ern Heritage. She loved working with customers.
She married Norman Barlow Clark on Feb. 23, 1942.
In 1961, the Clarks moved to Pendleton to build and
co-manage Round-Up Lanes. Mrs. Clark was active in
bowling for decades and was inducted into the Oregon
State Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame in
2013. She especially enjoyed working with youth learn-
ing to bowl and helping at the Special Olympics tour-
naments.
She loved to read, watch sports, go on fishing trips
with her husband, and be with her family anytime. She
wished they lived right next door.
Norm Clark died in 1982. Mary Jane stayed active,
working full time and bowling with her friends in the
state and national tournaments, volunteering for the
Round-Up Hall of Fame, and serving as treasurer of the
Pendleton Soroptimists and the women’s fellowship of
the First Christian Church.
Mrs. Clark is survived by her children, Mary Lou
Morton (Doug), Susan Burreson (Gene), and Bill Clark
(Margo); seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchil-
dren. She was able to live independently in her own
home thanks to the steady support and love of lifelong
friends Julia Ann and Bill Murphy. She also leaves a
good number of dear friends whose love she truly cher-
ished.
There will be a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Feb.
25 at the First Christian Church, 215 N. Main St., Pend-
leton. Burial is at the Milton-Freewater cemetery.
Share online condolences with the family at www.
pioneerchapel.com