RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015
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PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
FEBRUARY 23
• A caller reported a prowler was outside a residence on East
Newport Avenue.
• Two males were reportedly walking up driveways on Southeast
Banker Drive and looking into vehicles.
• A vehicle window was reportedly broken on West Quince
Avenue.
• A caller reported a gun was stolen from a residence on South-
west 13th Place.
• A former employee was reportedly stealing from a business on
Highway 395.
• Tires were reportedly stolen on South First Street.
FEBRUARY 22
• Vehicle windows were reportedly shot out on Meadow View
Drive, West Pine Avenue, Southwest 12th Street and Fulton Avenue.
• A caller reported a dog broke into his yard on East Newport Ave-
nue and killed his chicken, which he considered a family member. He
said he would be protecting his family by shooting the dog or “taking
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• A caller reported he was locked in the bathroom of a business
on East Main Street.
FEBRUARY 21
• A caller reported a male was outside a residence on West
Orchard Avenue and refused to leave.
• A vehicle window was reportedly shot out on Northeast Sixth
Street.
• Someone was reportedly running around on a roof on South
Highway 395.
• Items were reportedly stolen from a tack room on Agnew Road.
• A caller reported a suspicious vehicle was “scoping out houses”
on Rio Senda Drive in Umatilla.
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outside a business on Highway 730 in Umatilla, and one of
the males appeared to have a knife and a vehicle window was
broken.
• Someone reportedly threw a rock through a window on Highway
730 in Umatilla.
• Some males reportedly tried to rob another male on Oregon
Trail Road in Echo.
FEBRUARY 20
• A caller reported someone broke into a residence on Southwest
11th Street and stole a computer and clothing.
• Juveniles reportedly tried to tip over a portable toilet with some-
one inside at McKenzie Park on West Orchard Avenue.
• On West Highland Avenue, someone reportedly broke into a ve-
hicle, stole a wallet and used a debit card at businesses in Hermiston
and Pendleton.
• A caller reported numerous items had been stolen from a resi-
dence on Wenatchee Street in Umatilla.
ARRESTS
• Crecencio Mendez Avila, 23: second-degree disorderly conduct.
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• Michael Kenneth Jones, 29: failure to appear.
• Romique Crystal Espino, 32: second-degree criminal mischief.
• Michael Anthony O’Neill, 23: third-degree theft.
• Charles David Ruckman, 43: criminal trespass.
• Noah Lee Campbell, 20: failure to appear, second-degree theft,
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• Paulina Domingo Garcia, 22: second-degree child neglect.
• Rafael Ramirez Matias, 24: second-degree child neglect.
• Jennifer Annmarie Peterson, 23: offensive littering, driving
uninsured.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Eagles lodge crab feed
scheduled
The Hermiston Eagles Lodge will
host its annual crab feed from 5 p.m. to
8 p.m. March 7 at the lodge, 160 N.W.
Second St., Hermiston. The event is a
major fundraiser for the lodge, and tick-
ets cost $20. The dinner includes a half
pound of fresh crab, baked beans, cole-
slaw and garlic bread. Tickets should be
purchased by March 3 and are available
at the lodge. For more information, call
541-567-2909.
Cash awards will be presented to divi-
sion winners, and some participants will
also be selected to perform in concert
with the Inland Northwest Orchestra in
May. Information and application forms
are available online at www.inland-
northwestmusicians.com. The deadline
for applications is Friday. For addition-
al information, contact Alice Massey at
amassey@wtechlink.us or by phone at
541-379-5564.
one interested in learning more about
garden clubs should attend.
HHS graduation committee
seeking donations
HHS Project Graduation needs com-
munity support to host the Hermiston
High School’s class of 2015. Costs in-
clude site rental, food, insurance, games,
entertainment and transportation.
Miller, president of HHS Proj-
Power singing event scheduled ect Jenny
Graduation, said the event, which is
People are invited to participate in an held the night of graduation, is a great
hour of power singing at 6 p.m. Sunday way to keep graduates safe. The drug-
Parent club hosting fundraiser at New Hope Church, 1350 S. Highway and alcohol-free gathering includes a
Desert View Elementary School is in- 395, Hermiston. Participants can enjoy variety of food, games, other activities
viting the community of Hermiston to its singing hymns and gathering for song and prizes.
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“To put on a party of this magni-
p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Desert View more information, contact Doug Fe- tude, it takes thousands of dollars,” said
Elementary School. Desert View Par- herenbacher, 541-561-8327.
Michelle Kane, a committee member.
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“Monetary donations of any size would
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be greatly appreciated.”
trips, library books, classroom projects Morrow County
Kane added that in-kind donations of
and many other things designed to sup- Veterans Services hosting
items that the graduates may enjoy, such
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as getting as a prize are also most wel-
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come.
Morrow County Veterans Services
ing for a number of items, including an
All donors will be mentioned in an ad-
iPad Mini, Beats by Dr. Dre, gumball ZLOOKRVWDYHWHUDQVEHQH¿WVURXQGWDEOH vertisement in printed and online media,
PDFKLQHDQGDIHZRWKHUV5DIÀHWLFNHWV at 10 a.m. March 19 at the Stokes Land- unless the donor would like to remain
are $2 each or three for $5. Tickets for ing Senior Center, 195 Opal Place, Irri- anonymous. HHS Project Graduation is
games/dinner will be six for $5 or 26 for gon. Topics of discussion will include D QRQSUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQ VR GRQDWLRQV
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dessert.
The committee of parents and caring
For more information, call MCVS, 541- community members is in the midst of
a letter campaign to local businesses in
Registration for Young Artists 922-6240.
an effort to garner support. Of course,
individuals may also contribute. Checks
Competition open
Garden club meeting on tap
should be made out to “HHS Project
Inland Northwest Musicians is ac-
The Blue Mountain District Gar- Graduation” and mailed to: HHS Project
cepting applications for participation den Club will meet at 9 a.m. March Graduation, P.O. Box 1105, Hermiston
in the 15th annual Young Artists Com- 21 at Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth OR 97838. In-kind donations can be
petition, which will take place March St., Umatilla. The hosts are the Uma- mailed or given to Kane or Kathy Dopps
8 at Hermiston High School. The com- tilla and Condon garden clubs. A sal- at West Park Elementary School.
petition is open to instrumentalists and ad lunch will be provided for $5 per
For more information, contact Miller
vocalists up to age 25 in four age divi- person. The guest speaker is Karen at jenny.miller@hermiston.k12.or.us; or
sions — elementary, junior high/mid- Hutchinson-Talaski, who will talk Kane at michelle.kane@hermiston.k12.
dle school, high school and young adult. about her trip to China last fall. Any- or.us or (541) 564-5985.
Brown supports water fund
Governor to pursue
Umatilla Basin
project
Brown was sworn in as
Oregon’s governor Feb.
18, following Kitzhaber’s
resignation amid criminal
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— The Capital Bureau
is a collaboration between
EO Media Group and
Pamplin Media Group.
BY HILLARY BORRUD
CAPITAL BUREAU
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Dec. 16, 1965-Feb. 11, 2015
Longtime Umatilla County resident Kevin Ray Mor-
gan, 49, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in Carlsbad, New
Mexico. He was born Dec. 16, 1965, in La Grande. A fu-
neral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. at
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15 Grant
St., Umatilla. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery,
Umatilla. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of ar-
rangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Venita LaRose DePue
Kennewick, Wash.
Feb. 21, 2015
Former Hermiston resident Venita LaRose DePue,
87, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kennewick, Wash.
Services will be held at a later date. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Send condolences at
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’
TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Herm-
iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave. (541-567- 2882).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to
noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
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Suggested donation is $3.50 for
seniors, $6 for those under 65.
PARENT UNIVERSITY, 5 p.m.
(English session), dinner served at
6 p.m., with Spanish session fol-
lowing at 7 p.m., Hermiston High
School commons, 600 S. First St.
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driving directions. Bring a vegan
dish and recipe. New vegans wel-
come. Gluten-free friendly group.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se-
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over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for
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Extra 50 cents if center provides
table service. Transportation can
be arranged by donation. (541-567-
3582).
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library books, classroom projects
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or 3 for $5; game/dinner tickets are
6 for $5 or 26 for $20. Dinner of
chili dog bar with dessert available.
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SITY (SPANISH), 6 p.m. dinner,
presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.,
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BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo
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Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assist-
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Hermiston. Join jam session or just
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STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m.,
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p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermis-
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Hermiston High School auditorium,
600 S. First St. A synthesis of circus
styles fuses African culture with ac-
robatics, comedy and dance. Tick-
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Kate Brown wishes Oregon a happy birthday while participating
in the annual Statehood Day celebration at the Oregon Historical
Society Feb. 14. The new governor said last week she supports the
proposed Umatilla Basin water project.
munities.
Kitzhaber had proposed
spending more than $200
million on projects relat-
ed to irrigated agriculture,
forest products research
and sage grouse habitat
over the next biennium.
2/25 - 2/26
Cineplex Show Times
$5 Movie Matinee
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (R)
4:10 7:00 9:50
MCFARLAND USA (PG)
4:00 6:50 9:40
SPONGEBOB MOVIE:
OUT OF WATER (PG)
2D: 7:10 9:20
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KINGSMAN:
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1912–1991
Richard Wylie
Justin Wylie
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monumental works of art since 1912. Let Tony
Pugliese or Justin Wylie help you create the
perfect memorial to stand the test of time.
Visit one of our showrooms to see memorials
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at www.desertartscouncil.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 28
FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST,
7:30-10:30 a.m., Stokes Landing
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doors open, grand march at 12:45
p.m., performances begin at 1 p.m.,
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performances by local high school
dance teams and dance studios.
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dance team.
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St., Pendleton. For children who
may need a quieter, less crowded
environment. Free for members/$1
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quired. (541-276-1066).
“RAPUNZEL,” 3:30 and 5:30
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HERMISTON
CHRISTIAN
SCHOOL DINNER & AUCTION, 4
p.m. doors open, 5 p.m. dinner be-
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iston. Dinner of tri-tip steak, live and
silent auctions. Tickets are $12 per
person in advance, $15 per person
at the door. (541-567-3480).
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM,
12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Pendleton
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Ave. Free for special needs children
and families. (541-276-8100).
HOUR OF POWER SINGING,
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Hermiston. A gathering of song in-
cludes the singing of hymns accom-
panied by Louise Sundvall. (Doug
Fehrenbacher 541-561-8327).
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME,
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over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for
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Extra 50 cents if center provides
table service. Transportation can
be arranged by donation. (541-567-
3582).
HELP WITH MEDICARE, 3-5
p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave. Senior Health In-
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volunteers answer Medicare ques-
tions for Medicare recipients or their
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schedule individual consultations.
STUDENT
3/4  12:00 PM
THE COLOR PURPLE
Our QUALITY stands
the test of time.
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Newly minted Gov. Kate
Brown said last week she
will pursue the $51.6 mil-
lion water development
fund in former governor
John Kitzhaber’s budget
targeted to help irrigators
and conservationists reach
a deal in the Umatilla Ba-
sin.
“I anticipate we will
maintain that in the bud-
get,” Brown said during her
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being sworn in as governor
Friday. “I know how criti-
cal it is to the economy in
that area, so I look forward
to working with folks to
make sure we get some
more resources into that
project.”
Under Kitzhaber’s pro-
posal, communities around
the state could compete
for government loans and
grants to assist with plan-
ning and development of
water supply, watershed
restoration and other proj-
ects.
Oregonians outside the
Portland metropolitan area
are watching to see how
Brown handles issues of
importance in their com-
Kevin Ray Morgan
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OF THE
WEEK
Sidney Webb
U MATILLA H IGH S CHOOL
Sidney Webb is an outstanding student athlete at Umatilla
High School. Sidney, a junior, has a 3.57 cumulative GPA.
Sidney models the term student athlete at Umatilla High
School. Sidney is a leader inside and outside the classroom.
Sidney is a 3 sport athlete that plays and excelled in volleyball,
basketball and tennis. Sidney is the starting point guard on
the Umatilla High School basketball team currently ranked 8th
in the state. Outside of school Sidney enjoys fishing, hunting
and all outdoor activities. She also enjoys cooking and
hanging out with friends and family. Her favorite subject is
math. After high school Sidney plans on staying close to home
and enrolling in a nursing program to become an OBGYN.
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