RECORDS/COMMUNITY
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Several shot in Milton-Freewater
By SHEILA HAGAR
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
East Oregonian
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DEATH NOTICES
John Calvin Craven
Irrigon
Oct. 25, 1925 — Aug. 20, 2022
John Calvin Craven, 96, of Irrigon, died Aug. 20, 2022,
at his home. He was born Oct, 25, 1925, in Bismarck,
North Dakota. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston.
M I LT O N - F R E E WAT E R —
Milton-Freewater police reported the
shooting just after midnight, Satur-
day, Aug. 20, has left several people
wounded.
MFPD in a news release reported
the city’s dispatch center received 911
calls about the shooting in the area of
115 S.W. First Ave. Milton-Freewa-
ter police responded and “discovered
that multiple shots had been fired,
and several victims suff ered gunshot
wounds.”
A multi-agency response occurred,
including Washington state agen-
cies, Umatilla/Morrow Major Crimes
team, the Oregon State Police Crime
Lab, which processed the scene for
evidence. Members of the Umatilla
District Attor ney’s Off ice also
responded.
Milton-Freewater Rural Fire District
Chief Rick Saager said his medics
responded to the scene. Milton-Free-
water police reported several victims
were transported to Providence St.
Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla.
Offi cials there confi rmed the hospital
went into a secure lock down because
of the emergency.
A family living in the area of town
between McLoughlin High School and
the Milton-Freewater Golf Course was
awoken by the shooting that occurred
on their street, Southwest First Avenue,
at just after midnight, Saturday, Aug.
20.
Washington resident Amber Reyes
said she saw scanner news of the shoot-
ing on Facebook during the night and
Albert W. Curl
Echo
July 25, 1950 — Aug. 17, 2022
Albert W. Curl, 72, of Echo, died Aug. 17, 2022, in
Hermiston. He was born July 25, 1950, in Pendleton.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Alvin Cary Elwood
Dallas, Oregon
Sept. 20, 1932 — Aug. 7, 2022
Greg Lehman/Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
An Oregon State Police forensics truck, a Milton-Freewater police vehicle and
caution tape block the corner of Southwest First Avenue where it crosses Dehav-
en Street in Milton-Freewater, the scene of a shooting early Saturday morning,
Aug. 20, 2022, that left several people with gunshot wounds.
contacted her aunt, knowing the shoot-
ing had happened in that neighborhood.
“Her house has been tagged with
graffi ti numerous times, so I instantly
messaged her, ‘Auntie, are you OK?’”
The woman is in her late 60s, and
her family declined to name her.
Reyes said her aunt responded, tell-
ing her niece she was shaking badly
and bullets were everywhere in her
house.
Dustin Maple, the woman’s grand-
son, lives nearby and went right away
to fetch his grandmother and his cousin
to his own home.
Maple said one of the bullets had
gone through the headboard of the bed
his cousin was sleeping in, shattering
the wood. As well, a window was shot
out and several other bullets went into
walls throughout the home his grand-
mother rents.
The woman told Maple she’d heard
an altercation between people just
before the shooting began shortly
around midnight.
Maple said he was barely able to get
his family out of the area to avoid being
cordoned off inside the crime scene.
Milton-Freewater police reported the
investigation is ongoing and no further
details can be released at this time.
12:49 a.m. — Umatilla police responded to Second Avenue on a
report of an assault.
11:37 a.m. — Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce took a report of a
vehicle theft on Couse Creek Road, Milton-Freewater.
8:27 p.m. — A 911 caller on West Madrona Avenue, Hermiston,
just kept saying “police.” Emergency agencies responded.
11:43 p.m. — A 911 caller on North Townsend Road, Hermiston,
reported gunshots. Police responded.
SATURDAY, AUG. 20
12:03 a.m. — Milton-Freewater Police Department requested
assistance from other agencies on Southwest First Avenue.
8:03 a.m. — Umatilla County Sheriff ’s Offi ce Search and rescue
was initiated at McKay Reservoir, Pendleton.
12:41 p.m. — A 911 caller on Brockel Way, Hermiston, reported
an aggressive, black Rottweiler was at large. Police responded.
10:58 p.m. — A 911 caller on Fruitvale Road, Milton-Freewater,
reported hearing gunshots. Police responded.
SUNDAY, AUG. 21
4:42 a.m. — A 911 caller on Phillips and Meharry roads,
Milton-Freewater, reported hearing gunshots. Police responded.
8:54 a.m. — A 911 caller on West Highland Avenue, Hermiston,
reported a car crash involving a pedestrian. Emergency agencies
responded.
3:42 p.m. — A resident of Wilson Road Mobile Home Park, 600
Wilson Road, S.W., Boardman, reported her husband may be
Roland Allen Fullbright
Pilot Rock
Nov. 28, 1950 — Aug, 22, 2022
Roland Allen Fullbright, 71, of Pilot Rock, died Aug. 22,
2022, at his home. He was born Nov. 28, 1950. Arrange-
ments are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop.
Online condolences may be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com.
Ginger Keithley
Heppner
Nov. 22, 1937 — Sept. 2, 2021
Ginger Keithley, 83, of Heppner, died Sept. 2, 2021, in
Heppner. She was born Nov. 22, 1937, in Woodburn. A
celebration of life with be Aug. 27, 3 p.m. at the Heppner
Christian Church, 293 Gale St., Heppner. Arrangements
are with Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner.
Debi Mains
PUBLIC SAFETY
FRIDAY, AUG. 19
Alvin Cary Elwood, 89, of Dallas, died Aug. 7, 2022,
at Dallas Retirement Village Assisted Living. He was
born Sept. 20, 1932. A viewing will be Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m.
at Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center, 287 S.W. Washington
St., Dallas. A memorial service will be Sept. 4, 3 p.m. at
Valley Life Center, 1795 S.E. Miller Ave., Dallas. If you
are unable to join Valley Life Center will be live streaming
the memorial service at www.heritage-cc.org.
intoxicated, tried to hit her, took away her phone and took her
children’s apartment. She said she fl ed to a neighbor’s place to
call police. Boardman police responded, but found there was no
crime. Police gave the couple the National Domestic Violence
Hotline number.
6:57 p.m. — A 911 caller on North Townsend Road, Hermiston,
reported a dog attacked his horse.
8:51 p.m. — A 911 caller on Best and Market roads, Pendleton,
reported a man (whom she identifi ed by name) just punched her
and she is bleeding. She said she is near the grain elevator in a
silver Chevy Malibu. Police responded.
10:41 p.m. — A 911 caller on Westland and Cottonwood Bend
roads, Hermiston, reported an industrial structure fi re. Emergency
agencies responded.
Milton-Freewater
Aug. 2, 1952 — Aug. 19, 2022
Debi Mains, 70, of Milton-Freewater, died Aug. 19,
2022, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla
Walla. She was born Aug. 2, 1952. Arrangements are with
Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home of Milton-Freewater.
Frederick ‘Fred’ G. McIntyre
Hermiston
Feb. 8, 1950 — Aug. 19, 2022
Frederick “Fred” G. McIntyre, 72, of Hermiston, died
Aug. 19, 2022, in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 8, 1950, in
Wilder, Idaho. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
Donald J. O’Brien
Aug. 19
Hermiston police arrested Pascual Mateo Francisco, 28, for
felony fourth-degree assault.
Aug. 20
Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Rogelio Antonio
Abelino, 23, for driving under the infl uence of intoxicants (alco-
hol).
Aug. 21
Hermiston police arrested Rocael Calmo Jeronimo, 23, for DUII
(alcohol), driving while suspended/revoked, giving false informa-
tion and violating probation.
Hermiston
April 24, 1938 — Aug. 18, 2022
MEETINGS
Donald J. O’Brien, 84, of Hermiston, died Aug. 18, 2022,
in Hermiston. He was born April 24, 1938, in San Francisco.
Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Wilma Raymond
Pendleton
Nov. 20, 1930 — Aug. 20, 2022
Wilma Raymond, 91, formerly of Helix, died Aug. 20,
2022, at a local care facility. She was born Nov. 20, 1930.
Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-
Bishop. Online condolences may be shared at www.
pioneerchapel.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24
Hermiston Public Library, 4 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston (541-567-2882).
Oregon Trail Library District, 6:30 p.m., Oregon Trail Library District Offi ce, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Contact the district offi ce for
Zoom meeting login info (Kathy Street, 541-481-3365).
THURSDAY, AUG. 25
Salvation Army Advisory Board, noon, Salvation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton (541-276-3369).
Umatilla County Special Library District, 5:30 p.m., district offi ce, 425 S. Main St., Pendleton. Join the meeting at bit.ly/3JPXgAT or
call 971-247-1195, Meeting ID: 849 2432 9644, for audio only (Erin McCusker, 541-276-6449).
Pendleton Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton (Jutta Haliewicz, 541-966-0240).
Fuzz Ball seeks
paws-itive providers
‘The Little Mermaid’ to
splashdown in Hermiston
HERMISTON — A pair of perfor-
mances presented by the Missoula
Children’s Theatre are planned in
Hermiston.
Professional actors with the traveling
troupe are in town this week working
with local youths to stage “The Little
Mermaid.” The shows are Friday, Aug.
26 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at New Hope
Community Church, 1350 S. Highway
395. Admission is free.
TUESDAY, AUG. 23
Kopp, Joan — Funeral, 10 a.m. at Pendleton Pioneer
Chapel, 131 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton.
THURSDAY, AUG. 25
Downs, Terri — Graveside funeral service, 10 a.m. at
Hermiston Cemetery.
FRIDAY, AUG. 26
Beitel, Jan — Recitation of the holy rosary, 2:30 p.m.
at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 565 W. Hermiston
Ave., Hermiston. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at
3 p.m.
Hug, Mike — Celebration of life, 2 p.m. at the Burns
Mortuary Chapel, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
HERMISTON — In celebration of
National Dog Day on Friday, Aug. 26,
people might consider lending a paw to
dogs (as well as cats and kittens) that
are in a “ruff ” spot. Fuzz Ball Animal
Rescue is seeking foster providers.
Needs and situations vary — for
the animal and the potential place-
ment. From emergency fosters on
short notice for a few days or several
weeks to longer-term foster homes,
Fuzz Ball is looking for volunteers to
join its pack.
The nonprofi t organization also wags
its tail for donations, including mone-
tary, pet food and supplies. In addition,
other volunteer opportunities are avail-
able.
To learn more about fostering or to
submit an application, visit www.fuzz-
ballrescue.com. For questions, email
fuzzballrescue@gmail.com.
UPCOMING SERVICES
OBITUARY POLICY
The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries; death
notices and information about services are published
at no charge. Obituaries can include small photos and,
for veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge. Obituaries can
be submitted via the funeral home, by email to obits@
eastoregonian.com or in person at the East Oregonian
offi ce. For more information, call 541-966-0818.
LOTTERY
Robin Barker/Contributed Photo, File
Alvin, left, a mixed breed dog rescued in August 2018 in Stanfi eld, provides com-
fort to a foster dog in August 2019 in Robin Barker’s care. Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue
is seeking people interested in serving as foster providers for dogs, cats or kittens.
For more information, call Hermis-
ton Parks and Recreation at 541-667-
5018. For more about MCT, visit www.
mctinc.org.
Health fair seeks vendors,
fun run registration
HERMISTON — Health and
fitness-related vendors are encour-
aged to participate in Family Health &
Fitness Day. The event is Sept. 24, 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at Hermiston High School.
However, vendor applications must be
submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 31.
Presented by Good Shepherd
Health Care System, new this year is
a pre-event 5K Fun Run. For an event
T-shirt, participants must register by
Aug. 31 at www.eventbrite.com. The
fee is $20 per person or $90 for a family
ticket for up to six people — without a
shirt, registration is $15 and $60, respec-
tively.
The rest of the family-friendly event
is free. It features a variety of health
and fi tness activities and information,
including cooking workshops, commu-
nity health resources and the popular
Teddy Bear Clinic.
For more information or to submit a
vendor application contact 541-667-3509
or healthinfo@gshealth.org.
— EO Media Group
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022
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