RECORDS/COMMUNITY
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Check it out during National Library Week
East Oregonian
UMATILLA COUNTY
— The Umatilla County
Special Library District
encourages local residents
to connect with their librar-
ies during National Library
Week — April 3-9.
People can explore a vari-
ety of services and programs
available at local libraries.
The libraries
in Umatilla
County off er
a wide array
of programs,
classes and
resources
that are
McCusker
available in
person or
from the comfort of home,
said Erin McCusker, library
district director.
And April 3-9, she said,
is a great time to highlight
the essential role librar-
ies, librarians and library
workers play in transform-
ing lives and strengthening
communities. The theme for
this year’s National Library
Week is “Connect with Your
Library,” which promotes
Umatilla County Special Library District/Contributed Graphic
The Umatilla County Special Library District encourages
people to check out their local library during National Li-
brary Week, April 3-9, 2022.
the idea that libraries are
places to get connected to
technology by using broad-
band, computers and other
resources. Libraries also off er
opportunities to connect with
media, programs, ideas and
classes, in addition to books.
Most importantly, libraries
also connect communities to
each other, McCusker said.
Libraries of all types
continue to go above and
beyond to keep their commu-
nities connected by expand-
ing resources and embracing
inclusion in their program-
ming, resources and collec-
tions. Libraries across the
country are making a diff er-
ence in people’s lives by
providing electronic learning
resources like online home-
work help and wifi access for
students and workers who
may lack internet access at
home.
McCusker encourages the
public to show their appreci-
ation and support for librar-
ies by visiting their library
in person or online, follow-
ing them on social media and
using the hashtag #National-
LibraryWeek.
First sponsored in 1958,
National Library Week is
sponsored by the Ameri-
can Library Association and
libraries of all types across
the country each April. For
more information, fi nd your
library’s website at www.
ucsld.org.
The Umatilla County
Special Library District
works in partnership with
area libraries to advance
and make available excellent
library services, programs
and continuing education
opportunities for all. For
more information, contact
McCusker at director@ucsld.
org or 541-276-6449.
COMMUNITY BRIEFING
the senior center, the cost is
$5. The doors open at 4 p.m.
Also, people are invited
to come early for a spaghetti
dinner, which will be served
at 5 p.m. Those planning to
eat must purchase a ticket
($10) in advance.
In addition, the senior
center is collecting cans and
bottles. For more informa-
tion, contact 541-567-3582 or
jfordice@hermiston.or.us.
Pianist to perform
in Hermiston
HERMISTON — An
evening of piano music is
featured during an upcoming
concert in Hermiston.
John Nilsen, who was
born in Seattle, moved with
his family a few years later
to Portland. He began study-
ing classical piano at age 6,
and later picked up the guitar.
The award-winning musician
founded the Magic Wing
recording label in 1987.
As part of his “What
A Trip” Tour, Nilsen will
perform April 8, 7 p.m. at the
Hermiston First United Meth-
odist Church, 191 E. Gladys
Ave. Admission is by dona-
tion.
A graduate of South-
ern Oregon University, the
school recognized Nilsen in
1995 with the Distinguished
Alumnus Award for his
outstanding achievements
and leadership in the fi eld of
performing arts. Also, he was
selected as a Yamaha Signa-
ture Piano Artist in 2021 in
recognition of his musical and
Harkenrider Senior Activity Center/Contributed Photo
The Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers perform toe-tappin’
music on April 6, 2019, at the Harkenrider Senior Activity
Center. The group is returning for a Hermiston senior center
fundraiser on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
songwriting talents.
Nilsen spea k s a nd
conducts residencies on song-
writing and musical perfor-
mance at schools throughout
the country. He averages
about 240 performances each
year.
For more information about
the local concert, contact Pastor
Patty Nance at herfumc@
outlook.com or 541-567-3002.
For more about Nilsen, visit
www.magicwing.com.
Fiddlers off er
toe-tappin’ tunes
HERMISTON — The
Blue Mountain Old Time
Fiddlers encourage people to
kick up their heels during an
upcoming performance at the
Harkenrider Senior Activity
Center.
The group will perform
Saturday, April 2, 6:30 p.m.
at 255 N.E. Second St.,
Hermiston. A fundraiser for
Familiar pair to
perform in Umatilla
UMATILLA — Soul
Patch the Duo will perform
in Umatilla. Featuring local
musicians Frazer Wambeke
on piano and vocals, and
guitarist Luke Basile, they
play a range of easy listenin’
tunes.
The free show is Satur-
day, April 2, 6-9 p.m. at The
Bridge Bistro & Brews, 1501
Sixth St., Umatilla. The patio
will be open, weather permit-
ting, for extra seating.
For more information about
the event, call 541-922-4112.
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DEATH NOTICES
Heidi J. Christman
Hermiston
June 23, 1972 — March 26, 2022
Heidi J. Christman, 49, of Hermiston, died March 26,
2022, in Hermiston. She was born June 23, 1972, in Herm-
iston. Services are pending. Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Sharon Ingram Harrison
Athena
April 2, 1949 — Dec. 17, 2021
Sharon Ingram Harrison, 72, of Athena, died Dec. 17,
2021. She was born April, 2, 1949, in Pendleton. A small
private service will be held.
Shirley Mac Hill
Helix
June, 9, 1945 — March 25, 2022
Shirley Mac Hill, 76, of Helix, died March 25, 2022, at
a family home. She was born June 9, 1945. Arrangements
are with Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, Walla Walla.
Carol Anne Johnson
Irrigon
Aug. 21, 1956 — March 28, 2022
Carol Anne Johnson, 65, of Irrigon, died March 28,
2022, in Hermiston. She was born Aug. 21, 1956, in Clin-
ton, Iowa. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston.
Martin C. ‘Chuck’ Minard
Stanfi eld
May 12, 1946 — March 27, 2022
Martin C. “Chuck” Minard, 75, of Stanfi eld, died
March 27, 2022, at his home in Stanfi eld. He was born
May 12, 1946, in Gooding, Idaho. A private family gath-
ering will be held. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Robert Guy Nelson
Pendleton
Sep. 14, 1959 — March 27, 2022
Robert Guy Nelson, 62, of Pendleton, died March 27,
2022, at his home in Pendleton. He was born Sep. 14, 1959,
in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Arrangements are with Pend-
leton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Send online condo-
lences to www.pioneerchapel.com.
Myrna Faye Perry
Pendleton
Aug. 31, 1955 — March 24, 2022
Myrna Faye Perry, 66, of Pendleton, died March 24,
2022, at CHI St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton. She was
born Aug. 31, 1955, in Longview, Washington. A memorial
service will be April 16, 12 p.m. at the Pendleton Baptist
Church, 3202 S.W. Nye Ave. Arrangements are with Pend-
leton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Share condolences
at www.pioneerchapel.com.
Nathan E. VanGorder
Boardman
Oct. 25, 1963 — March 27, 2022
Nathan E. VanGorder, 58, of Boardman, died March 27,
2022, at his home in Boardman. He was born Oct. 25, 1963,
in Portland. A celebration of life is pending. Arrangements
are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories
at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
PUBLIC SAFETY
MONDAY, MARCH 28
1:11 a.m. — Pendleton police received
a report of an armed person in the area of
Southeast Frazer Avenue and South Main
Street.
4:08 a.m. — Hermiston police received
a 911 report of a physical domestic distur-
bance on East Sunset Drive.
10:19 a.m. — Stanfi eld police responded
to Echo High School, 600 Gerome St., Echo,
after a 911 call reporting a parent was caus-
ing a disturbance in the school offi ce.
12:36 p.m. — Umatilla police responded
to a fi ght at Clara Brownell Middle School,
1400 Seventh St., Umatilla.
3:52 p.m. — A 911 caller on Pruned-
ale Road, Milton-Freewater, reported his
neighbor’s aggressive dogs keep getting
out and have attacked his dogs and killed
some chickens.
4:06 p.m. — A caller reported the theft
of a stop sign from Northeast Elder Street,
Heppner.
6:02 p.m. — Umatilla police responded
to Hash Park, 440 Pendleton Ave., Uma-
tilla, after a 911 caller reported a restraining
order violation was occurring.
8:02 p.m. — Umatilla County sheriff ’s
deputies responded to Ruby Lane, Mil-
ton-Freewater, after a 911 call reporting a
domestic disturbance. The sheriff ’s offi ce
took a report.
11:25 p.m. — A 911 caller reported an
impaired driver was on Southwest 11th
Street, Hermiston, and heading toward
Highland Avenue.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29
8:03 a.m. — A 911 caller on Fifth Street,
Umatilla, requested police trespass her
mother from her residence. Umatilla police
responded.
8:21 a.m. — Umatilla County sheriff ’s
deputies responded to a robbery on Cac-
tus Drive, Hermiston.
8:42 a.m. — A 911 caller on Wanapa
Road, Umatilla, reported there is a large
dog that was injured. Umatilla police were
unable to locate the dog.
9:03 a.m. — A 911 caller on the 110
block of North Main Street, Milton-Free-
water, reported the previous night, a tres-
passer damaged some property.
9:12 a.m. — Union Pacifi c Railroad noti-
fi ed the Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce of
a train derailment at Hinkle Yard, Stanfi eld,
and emergency agencies did not need to
respond.
12:16 p.m. — A 911 caller on Highway
730, Umatilla, reported a domestic distur-
bance. Umatilla County sheriff ’s deputies
responded and took a report.
4:41 p.m.
—
Pendleton
police
responded to the 400 block of Southwest
11th Street on a call about a burglary.
Police took a report.
5:31 p.m. — A resident at Green Acres
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RV Park, 80542 Paterson Ferry Road, Irri-
gon, reported his 13-year-old daughter
“ran off again” after being rude, disrespect-
ful and not wanting to do chores. A Mor-
row County sheriff ’s sergeant responded
and contacted both parties.
5:40 p.m. — A 911 caller on Southwest
10th Place, Hermiston, reported a domestic
disturbance in progress. Umatilla County
sheriff ’s deputies responded.
9:56 p.m. — A 911 caller on Seventh
Street, Umatilla, reported a prowler. Uma-
tilla police responded and were unable to
locate the prowler.
11:23 p.m. — An Irrigon resident on
Brace Road reported a male stole her phone
and all the contents of her purse. She said
she would be at a neighbor’s house. The
Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce responded
and took a report.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
March 28
• Hermiston police arrested Tami Jean
Califf , 54, for fourth-degree assault.
• Umatilla police arrested Bradley John
Bettencourt, 33, for second-degree kidnap-
ping, menacing and on a parole violation.
March 29
• Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce
arrested Roy Lozano, 30, for, fi rst-degree
robbery, pointing a fi rearm at another and
menacing.
UPCOMING SERVICES
FRIDAY, APRIL 1
Tallman, Keith — Graveside service with military honors,
1 p.m. at Owyhee Cemetery in Nyssa.
Timmerman, Andrea — Memorial service, 10 a.m. at
Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131 S.E. Byers Ave.
A reception will be immediately afterward until 1:30 p.m. at the
Pendleton First Presbyterian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave., and
burial follows at 3 p.m. at the Helix Cemetery.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
Hermanns, Karen — Memorial service, 11 a.m. at the
Boardman Community Church, 300 Second St. N.W.
Thompson, Bob — Celebration of life, 3 p.m. in the Roy
Raley Room at the Pendleton Round-Up Grounds, 1205 S.W.
Court Ave.
Haugsted, Roscoe — Celebration of life, 2 p.m. at the Pend-
leton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1401 S.W. Goodwin Place.
Spike, Steve — Funeral service, 1 p.m. at New Hope
Community Church, 1350 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. Burial
will follow at Echo Cemetery.
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Vernon Carlyle Sutton
September 16, 1930 - March 26, 2022
Vernon Carlyle Sutton was born
on September 16, 1930, in Rainier,
Oregon, to parents, Lester and
Stella Sutton. He died on March
26, 2022, surrounded by his family
at his home in Hermiston, Oregon,
at the age of 91 years.
His family moved to Stanfield,
Oregon, when he was a young
child. In high school, he was a
standout in football and baseball and was a member
of the National Guard. Vernon was united in marriage
to Gloria Belles on Feb. 24, 1951. He then served four
years in the United States Air Force until his honorable
discharge.
Vernon returned home and worked in construction
for many years in Portland, Oregon, and later owned
and operated two restaurants. After retiring, he worked
part-time in the maintenance department of a retirement
community. Vernon remained active well into his late
80s, enjoying gardening, walking for daily for exercise
and volunteering at church and the senior center. He
was an avid Oregon Duck and Stanfield Tigers fan and
was a self-described “Different Breed of Cat.” He will
be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his children, Susan Sutton,
East Marion, New York; Stanley Sutton, Vancouver,
Washington; and Robert (Kim) Sutton, San Diego,
California; siblings, Aaron (Donna) Sutton, Stanfield,
Oregon; Beverly (Ben) Schott, Olympia, Washington;
Jean Davies, La Grande, Oregon; Gary (Frankie)
Sutton, Fremont, Nebraska; Maurine Hansen, Richland,
Washington; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Vernon was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years,
Gloria; a son, Carey; his parents; and four siblings, Ina,
Iva, Cecil and Elroy.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday,
March 30, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church,
Hermiston, Oregon.
A private burial will be held at the Hermiston
Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.
Please share memories of Vernon with his family
at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon, is in care of
arrangements.