RECORDS/COMMUNITY
Thursday, June 2, 2022
PUBLIC SAFETY
MONDAY, MAY 30
1:17 a.m. — Pendleton police responded to Shadeview RV Park,
1417 S.W. 37th St., on a report of a domestic disturbance and made
an arrest.
1:29 p.m. — A 911 caller at Meharry Manor, 900 Sixth St., Uma-
tilla, reported her ex-boyfriend was trying to kick her out of the
apartment. Police responded.
1:30 a.m. — A 911 caller on Southwest Second Street, Pendle-
ton, reported there was glass in their eye. Police took a report.
4:04 a.m. — A 911 caller on Lindell Lane, Pendleton, reported a
domestic disturbance involving a male hitting and screaming at a
woman. Police responded.
5:44 a.m. — A caller reported a blue Toyota Tundra-type of vehi-
cle crashed in the median of Interstate 84 near Boardman, but no
one was around the vehicle.
8:56 a.m. — A 911 caller on Waterman Road, Athena, reported
an armed subject. Umatilla County sheriff ’s deputies responded.
12:21 p.m. — Pendleton police took a report of graffi ti at Uma-
tilla River Levee and Southwest Court Avenue.
4:17 p.m. — Pendleton police responded to Northeast River-
side Avenue, after Milton-Freewater Police Department requested
assistance in locating a stolen silver Nissan Versa, that was possi-
bly at this location. Police were unable to locate the stolen vehicle.
4:25 p.m. — A vehicle crashed at Kunze Lane and Paul Smith
Road, Boardman. Local emergency services responded. One occu-
pant was pregnant, and an ambulance took her to a local hospital.
4:56 p.m. — A 911 caller on East Currant Street, Athena,
reported he just had the rear window of his car shot out, he said he
is near the yellow automotive building that says Chevrolet Service
on it. Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce took a report.
6:56 p.m. — A caller reported someone tried to force open a
front door at a residence on Linden Way, Heppner, and damaged
the door casing. The caller asked the Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce
to provide local patrols. A deputy responded and took a report.
8:32 p.m. — A 911 caller reported a 17-year-old male on South-
east Fourth Street, Irrigon, suff ered a bad cut on his hand and it
would not stop bleeding. An ambulance responded and took the
teen to Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston.
8:52 p.m. — Umatilla County sheriff ’s deputies responded to
Oregon Trail Store & Deli, 64364 Old Highway 30, Meacham, for a
domestic disturbance.
11:59 p.m. — Hermiston police responded to the 700 block of
East Elm Avenue on a report of an assault.
TUESDAY, MAY 31
12:45 a.m. — Hermiston police responded to the 600 block of
West Hermiston Avenue on a call about a burglary.
7:01 a.m. — Umatilla County sheriff ’s deputies responded to
Hermiston Rock Products LLC, 1875 N. First Place, Hermiston, for
a burglary.
12:39 p.m. — Umatilla County sheriff ’s deputies responded to
Cottonwood Bend and Westland roads, Hermiston, on a report of a
domestic disturbance.
2:50 p.m. — A caller at Stanfi eld RV Park, 345 S. Main St., Stan-
fi eld, is upset over his neighbor, who he described as “being a fruit
loop,” stating “she is moving her items into the middle of the trailer
park and acting crazy again.” Police responded.
7:59 p.m. — Umatilla County sheriff ’s deputies responded to
Hemlock Court, Umatilla, on a report of harassment.
Exhibit opens
June 2 with
artist reception
East Oregonian
Brian Purnell/Contributed Photo
Self-portrait of artist Brian Purnell, whose exhibit, “In-
side Out: Recent Portraits & Landscapes,” opens Thursday,
June 2, 2022, at Pendleton Center for the Arts.
Purnell had a long career
teaching art, with many of
those years at the Pendle-
ton Alternative School. His
work with teens continued
after retirement with classes
at the arts center, where he is
instrumental in the pottery
program in the Alice Fossatti
Ceramics Studio. He also
provides classes for adults.
Purnell’s photographic
work spans a range of
interests. The portraits are
composite images that blend
multiple faces, sometimes
from one subject, sometimes
from multiple subjects, into
one complex and dynamic
image. He follows his intu-
ition in the process. His land-
scape works, by contrast,
are focused on traditional
composition and range of
value. The subject matter
is most often the Eastern
Oregon landscape, a place
he’s inhabited for more than
40 years.
And works by Colton
Spencer will be on view
in the Lorenzen Gallery.
Admission to see both
exhibits is free, thanks to
the support of Great Pacifi c
Wine & Coffee Co. They
remain on display through
June 30. For more informa-
tion, call 541-278-9201 or visit
www.pendletonarts.org.
Pendleton Children’s Center receives $50K grant
Money to assist
with project’s
second phase
East Oregonian
PENDLETON — The
Pendleton Foundation Trust
recently granted $50,000
to the Pendleton Children’s
Center. The nonprofi t orga-
nization will use the money
toward the acquisition of a
building for its second phase
of construction.
According to a press
release f rom Kath r y n
Brown, secretary-treasurer
of the nonprofi t’s board, the
mission of Pendleton Chil-
dren’s Center is to provide
high-quality care, as aff ord-
ably as possible, for infants,
toddlers and preschoolers,
in a safe, nurturing and
educational environment
to enhance the economic
vitality of Pendleton and
surrounding rural commu-
nities. The board, Brown
said, has begun a capi-
tal campaign to build a
nonprofi t child care center
and preschool serving at
least 150 children.
In the project’s first
phase, they are renovating
the former Senior Center
of Pendleton at 510 S.W.
10th St., which will provide
space for two preschool
classrooms, a large indoor
play area, kitchen, cafeteria,
updated restrooms, office
and storage. The priority of
the fi rst phase will be to serve
children eligible for Oregon’s
Preschool Promise program.
The grant from Pendle-
ton Foundation Trust will
help the nonprofit acquire
the adjacent building at 920
S.W. Frazer Ave. The second
phase of constr uction,
planned for mid-2023, will
convert the upper level of
that building into child care
space for infants, toddlers
and preschoolers, while
continuing to provide offi ce
space for the existing renters
in the lower level.
“There is such an urgent
need for child care in this
area, especially for infants
and toddlers,” said Brittney
Jackson, the organization’s
child care director. “This
generous grant will help us
move more quickly toward
our goal of creating the capac-
ity to care for 150 children.”
“Pendleton has a big
child care shortage and we
are working on a big solu-
tion that will help families
of all income levels,” Brown
added. “This is a multimil-
lion dollar project and will
require a lot of support from
Pendleton’s business commu-
nity, as well as grants from
foundations such as Pendle-
ton Foundation Trust.”
To learn more about Pend-
leton Children’s Center, visit
www.pendletonchildren-
scenter.org or search www.
facebook.com/Pendleton-
ChildrensCenter.
— Kathryn Brown is
the vice president of the
EO Media Group, the
parent company of the
East Oregonian.
COMMUNITY BRIEFING
Hermiston is
going to the dogs
HERMISTON — A new
event invites canine partici-
pants to join human ones to
kick off the summer.
Coordinated by the Herm-
iston Chamber of Commerce,
the Doggie Dash 3K Fun Run
and Play Day is Saturday,
June 4, at Butte Park, 1425
N.W. Seventh St., Hermiston.
Registration, which is $35,
begins at 8 a.m., with the dash
starting at 9 a.m. In addition,
vendors will be set up in the
area, as well as games and a
raffl e.
Dogs must be on a leash
while outside of the desig-
nated fenced areas. Also, dog
owners need to stay with their
pooches at all times and clean
up any waste — disposable
doggie bags will be available.
Proceeds from the event
will help with improvements
at the Hermiston Bark Park
and provide support to Fuzz
Ball Animal Rescue. Also,
OMG! Burgers and Brew in
Hermiston will donate 10% of
its sales to both organizations.
For more information,
contact the chamber at
541-567-6151 or info@herm-
istonchamber.com.
Desert Lanes
rolls out free
bowling for kids
HERMISTON — Kids-
BowlFree.com and Desert
Lanes Family Fun Center
have teamed up to provide
kids with free bowling, every
day all summer. It’s open to
families with children ages
2-17.
The program already is
rolling but it’s not too late to
join the fun. It is designed to
FOR LOTTERY AND MORE GO TO:
www.EastOregonian.com
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DEATH NOTICES
Arts center showcases works of Brian Purnell
PENDLETON — Brian
Purnell’s upcoming exhi-
bition at Pendleton Center
for the Arts poses an inter-
esting question for viewers.
“Inside Out: Recent Portraits
& Landscapes” opens Thurs-
day, June 2, 5:30-7 p.m. at 214
N. Main St., Pendleton.
Held in the center’s East
Oregonian Gallery, the event
includes an artist reception. It
is free and open to the public.
The body of work pres-
ents two facets of Purnell’s
broad interest in photog-
raphy; amalgamated faces
created intuitively, along
with the formal composi-
tion of images of the Eastern
Oregon landscape. Together
these pieces ask the viewer
to consider where the bound-
ary between the land and
ourselves lies, or if there is
one at all.
East Oregonian
provide a way for families to
have fun together all summer
long without breaking the
bank. Kids Bowl Free runs
through Aug. 31.
Families that register
will receive coupons valid
for two free lines of bowl-
ing each day throughout the
summer. The coupons will be
emailed each Sunday morn-
ing from the time of registra-
tion until the conclusion of
the program.
At Desert Lanes, the Kids
Bowl Free runs Mondays
3-5 p.m. and Tuesday
through Sunday from 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m., contingent on lane
availability — reservations
are required. All participants
must wear bowling shoes,
which are available to rent.
In addition to bowling,
Desert Lanes offers other
entertainment activities and
has a cafe and sports bar. It’s
located at 1545 N. First St.,
Hermiston.
To register for the
program, visit www.Kids-
BowlFree.com/desert. For
questions, contact Ray Fields
at 541-567-6364 or info@
bowldesertlanes.com.
— EO Media Group
Elizabeth Ann Burke
Pendleton
May 28, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Burke, 67, died May 28, 2022, at CHI
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton. Dressing was June 1,
2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, 336 S.W. Dorion
Ave., Pendleton. The Washet Service was 7 p.m. in the
Mission Longhouse, Confederated Way, Pendleton. The
Final Seven will be June 2, 7 a.m. in the Mission Long-
house, followed by burial at Agency Cemetery. Arrange-
ments are with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the
online guestbook at www.burnsmortuary.com.
Jodi Sue Byers
Reno, Nevada
Jan. 7, 1971 — May 15, 2022
Jodi Sue Byers, 51, died May 15, 2022, in Reno,
Nevada. She was born Jan. 7, 1971, in Ashland. A
private family gathering will be held. Arrangements are
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Abel Coronado
Baker City
Aug. 4, 1953 — May 21, 2022
Former Umatilla County resident Abel Coronado, 68, of
Baker City, died May 21, 2022, at St. Alphonsus Medical
Center, Baker City. He was born Aug. 4, 1953, in Walla Walla.
To off er online condolences, visit www.grayswestco.com.
Ruth Fox
Hermiston
Jan. 23, 1937 — May 28, 2022
Ruth Fox, 85, of Hermiston, died May 28, 2022,
in Hermiston. She was born Jan. 23, 1937, in Mexico.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Esteban Rodarte
Umatilla
June 17, 1985 — May 30, 2022
Esteban Rodarte, 36, of Umatilla, died May 30, 2022,
in Umatilla. He was born June 17, 1985, in Hermiston.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
UPCOMING SERVICES
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Power, MaryAnn — Graveside service, 1 p.m. at
Hermiston Cemetery.
Burke, Elizabeth — The Final Seven, 7 a.m. at Mission
Longhouse, Confederated Way, Pendleton. A burial will
follow at Agency Cemetery, Mission.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
Bledsoe, Stevie — Graveside service, 1 p.m. at Olney
Cemetery, Pendleton.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
Britt, Armond — Memorial graveside service with
military honors, 11 a.m. at the Heppner Masonic Ceme-
tery. Luncheon will follow at St. Patrick Parish Hall, 525
Gale St., Heppner.
Cahill, Cason — Graveside service with Navy honors,
11 a.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. A gathering follows
in the Bamboo Room at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214
N. Main St., Pendleton.
Engum, Carter — Celebration of life, noon to 6 p.m.
at Coe Park, Stanfi eld.
Goodwin, Kathleen — Graveside service, 10 a.m. at
Olney Cemetery, Pendleton.
Hiatt, Doris — Graveside service, 1 p.m. at Sunset
Hills Cemetery, Umatilla.
Voytko, Annie — Memorial service, 2 p.m. at Burns
Mortuary Chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston.
Burial will follow at Hermiston Cemetery.
Mabel Ruth Walker Bischke
February 4, 1926 - May 26, 2022
Mabel Ruth Walker Bischke,
age 96, of Hermiston, Oregon.
Mabel was born Feb. 4, 1926,
in Wallowa, Oregon, to Frank and
Winnie Walker. She passed away
Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Good
Shepherd Medical Center in Herm-
iston, Oregon.
Mabel
married
Reinhold
Bischke on March 2, 1943. She
was a homemaker throughout her life. Reinhold and
Mabel owned Bischke’s Watermelon stand on 395 in
Hermiston and later in the kitchen at Good Shepherd
Hospital for many years. Mabel then worked at Sunset
Elementary School as lunch lady until her retirement.
Mabel was a faithful member of the New Hope Church
in Hermiston.
Mabel is survived by her four children, LaVonna
(Michael) Harless of Covington, Virginia; Dennis (Ca-
sey) Bischke of Gresham, Oregon; Bonnie (W.C.) Ab-
bott of Rustburg, Virginia; Arlen (Bonnie) Bischke of
Roseburg, Oregon; grandchildren, Jody (Tony) Garberg
of Hermiston, Oregon; Patrick (Martha) Carter of Cov-
ington, Virginia; Duane (Stacy) Carter of Hermiston,
Oregon; Cam (Michelle) Abbott of Madison Heights,
Virginia; Heather (Jeff) Johnson Rogers, Arkansas; Jen-
nifer Bischke of Pendleton, Oregon; Andrea (Kevin)
Walters of Kennewick, Washington; Nicole Bischke of
Portland, Oregon; great-grandchildren, Kaylie, Kaytie
and Kenzie Carter of Covington, Virginia; Nicholas
and Tyra Carter of Hermiston, Oregon; Justus Bischke,
Jayden Winn and Pearl Walters of Kennewick, Wash-
ington; Addison and Austin Garberg of Hermiston, Or-
egon; Conner Johnson of Rogers, Arkansas; Bryson and
Brendan Gage of Pendleton, Oregon; Gianna Dreher of
Portland, Oregon; niece and good friend, Bette Lou
Terjeson of Umatilla, Oregon. She had several nieces
and nephews and a lifelong friend, Lou Womack.
Mabel was preceded in death by her husband of 55
years, Reinhold Bischke; her grandson, Tyler Bischke;
her brothers, Mayo, Robert Woodrow, Gilbert and Hen-
ry Walker; her sisters, Mary Goodwin, Blanche Dawson
and Jessie Walker.
A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
June 1, 2022, at the Burns Mortuary Chapel, 685 W.
Hermiston Ave., Hermiston, OR 97838. Interment will
follow at Hermiston Cemetery, Hermiston, Oregon.
Please share memories of Mabel with her family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in charge of arrangements.