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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015
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OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
Alexis Lee Alexander
Marjorie A. ‘Marge’ Powell
Hermiston
March 15, 1929-March 24, 2015
Hermiston
April 19, 1969-February 15, 2015
Hermiston
December 20, 1919-March 18, 2015
Mary L. Judd, 86, of Hermiston died Tuesday, March
24, 2015, in Hermiston. She was born March 15, 1929, in
Salem, Ore. Arrangements are pending at Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston.
Alexis Lee Alexander lost the Good Samaritan Nursing
her long and exhausting battle Home. Alexis had drawn the
with Crohn’s Disease on Fri- rough draft of the new house.
day, February 15, 2015. She She attended high school
died as she had lived ... with in Hermiston, graduating in
self-determination and
1987.
great courage.
She greatly en-
She leaves behind
joyed her art classes,
her mother Alice Al-
taking auto shop, be-
exander; sisters Angie
ing on the newspaper
Shepard (Todd) and Al-
staff, taking science,
lison Alexander (Tom);
and being in draft-
her much-loved neph-
ing class. During this
ews Matt, Stephen and Alexander
time she invented a
Reese Shepard and
snoopy little charac-
niece Maressa (James) and ter she named Bio.Frog who
children; uncles Jim McCann appeared in a comic strip for
and John McCann (Janice); two of her high school years.
Aunt Shirley and several cous-
She was thrilled to spend
ins as well as her beloved cats, two summers in Alaska
Nipsy and Ersa.
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Alexis was born on April while she attended Blue
19, 1969, in Cheyenne, Wyo- Mountain Community Col-
ming, to Alice and Dick Alex- lege and working in the Good
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ters. She attended the early year as she attended college.
years of elementary school After graduation she moved
there until the family moved to the Tri-Cities and married
to Villisca, Iowa, in 1977 Corey Christianson. There
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administrator of the Good Sa- the Bon until they moved to
maritan Nursing Home.
Pullman, where Corey pur-
Rural Iowa gave Alexis sued a degree in engineering
an opportunity to explore her and Alexis enrolled in the
life-long interest in history architectural department. Lat-
as the local newspaper had er they moved to Spokane
newspapers dating back to where they divorced. Alexis
the late 1800s. She and her worked at the call center and
sisters discovered the famous later for Travelers Insurance
Villisca Ax Murders of 1912 until her health deteriorated to
and got to hear the story from the point where she could no
some of the residents at the longer work.
nursing home. Alexis put to-
At that point she was only
gether a collection of dolls able to volunteer. She dubbed
from different periods of time herself the Chief Cat Cuddler
and wrote the history of them; at the animal shelter. She read
later she entered her display widely, followed politics, spent
in a state school contest.
hours on the computer, was
She and her sisters entered an outspoken advocate for the
their art work in the county poor, of abused women, of
fair at Red Oak and brought neglected animals, prisoners,
home many ribbons. From children, and street people. She
early childhood they had dreamed of being well enough
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Alexis was overjoyed to be and to be a foster parent.
invited to join an adult group
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novative art forms. She was things, passionate explorer,
disappointed that the family compassionate, lovely, “dia-
moved before she was able mond as big as the Ritz” we
to take the invitation to join a loved you so and will remem-
think tank group.
ber you always!
In 1981 the family moved
A Celebration of Life will
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their house was being built 2:00 on at 820 Southwest
in Hermiston where her fa- 13th Place, Hermiston, the
ther was the administrator of family home.
Mary L. Judd
Perry Alan Sutherland
Portland
Sept. 17, 1926-March 18, 2015
Former longtime Hermiston resident Perry Alan
Sutherland, 88, of Portland died Wednesday, March
18, 2015, at his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1926, in
Roscommon, Michigan. At his request, no services will
be held. Disposition was by cremation. A private niche
inurnment will be at the Olney Mausoleum in Pendle-
ton. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange-
ments. Send condolences at burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com.
Shirley M. Crampton
Hermiston
Oct. 26, 1933-March 21, 2015
Shirley M. Crampton, 81, of Hermiston died Saturday,
March 21, 2015, in Hermiston. She was born Oct. 26,
1933, in Lorain, Ohio. A private family gathering will be
held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange-
ments. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryherm-
iston.com.
Tommy D. Naillon
Pendleton
March 26, 1957-March 19, 2015
Longtime Hermiston resident Tommy D. Naillon, 57,
died Thursday, March 19, 2015, in Pendleton. He was
born March 26, 1957, in Pendleton. Graveside services
will be held Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m. at Evergreen
Cemetery in Ontario, Ore. Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ton is in care of arrangements.
STUDENT HONORS
University of
Wyoming
Tiffany Nicole Dawson,
Hermiston, recently gradu-
ated from the University of
Wyoming in the 2014 fall
semester with a Bachelor
of Science degree in nurs-
ing.
The University of Wy-
oming, in Laramie, pro-
vides quality undergraduate
and graduate programs to
13,800 students from all
50 states and 94 countries.
Established in 1886, UW
is a nationally recognized
research institution with
accomplished faculty and
world class facilities. Of-
fering 200 areas of study,
UW provides an environ-
ment for success.
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Karina Escalante and
Jonathan Larson, both of
Hermiston, recently grad-
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versity in Forest Grove.
Escalante graduated with
a master’s degree in coun-
seling psychology. Larson
graduated with a bachelor’s
degree in music.
Founded in 1849, Pacif-
ic University is a diverse
and sustainable communi-
ty dedicated to discovery
and excellence in teaching,
scholarship and practice.
The university consists of
colleges of Arts & Scienc-
es, Optometry, Education,
Health Professions and
Business, with campuses
in Forest Grove, Hillsboro,
Eugene and Woodburn.
Marjorie A. “Marge”
Powell was born on Decem-
ber 20, 1919, in Wheatland,
Wyoming, to parents Joseph
and Edith Baker Bookout.
She died on March
18, 2015, in Herm-
iston, Oregon, at the
age of 95 years.
Marge was raised
and attended schools
in Wyoming. She then
lived in South Dakota
and New Mexico be- Powell
fore settling in Ore-
gon in the 1960s, where she
has lived since. Marge owned
and operated Realty Head-
quarters in Umatilla, Oregon,
for many years until her re-
tirement. She was a member
of the Westside Church of
Christ, Hermiston, Oregon.
Marge enjoyed button col-
lecting, traveling, crossword
and word search puzzles.
She is survived by her
sons Richard “Dick” Burke
and wife Carol, Hereford,
Ariz., Robert Burke and wife
Connie, Aurora, Colo., and
David Burke and wife Sue,
Brighton, Colo.; daughter
Jackie Powell and husband
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’
TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m.,
Hermiston 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).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, QRRQ 6WDQ¿HOG
Community Center, 225 W. Roos-
evelt. Suggested donation is $3.50
for seniors, $6 for those under 65.
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV-
ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m.,
call 541-969-3057 to RSVP and for
driving directions. Bring a vegan
dish and recipe. New vegans wel-
come. Gluten-free friendly group.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se-
nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.
Costs $3.50 for seniors 50 and
over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for
Meals on Wheels home delivery.
Extra 50 cents if center provides
table service. Transportation can
be arranged by donation. (541-
567-3582).
THE ARC OF UMATILLA
COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors
open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-
567-7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assist-
ed Living, 980 W. Highland Ave.,
Hermiston. Join jam session or just
listen. Refreshments served. (541-
567-3141).
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2
p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bo-
nanza St.
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6
p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Herm-
iston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST,
7:30-10:30 a.m., Stokes Landing
Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal
Place, Irrigon. Cost is $4.50 per
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gon Multicultural Arts Center proj-
ect. (Peggy 541-567-3806).
TOWN HALL WITH SEN. BILL
HANSELL, 12 p.m., Stetson’s
Steak House Restaurant, 1619 N.
First St., Hermiston.
“THE LOST FISH” DOCU-
MENTARY AND DISCUSSION, 1
p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
theater, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd.,
Pendleton. Pepsi Primetime @ the
Museum presents “The Lost Fish:
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prey.” Following the movie, Aaron
Jackson will provide a Q&A ses-
sion on the Confederated Tribes
of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Lamprey Program. Live lamprey
will be on display. Refreshments
will be served. (541-429-7700 or
www.tamastslikt.org).
SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY
TIME, 3-6 p.m., Children’s Muse-
um of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main
St., Pendleton. For children who
may need a quieter, less crowded
environment. Free for members/$1
for non-members. Registration re-
quired. (541-276-1066).
AARUN CARTER AND JON-
ATHAN TRAWICK IN CONCERT,
7 p.m., Pendleton Center for the
Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton.
Duo will perform roots/Americana
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able at the door or by calling 541-
278-9201.
ELDON POTTS IN CONCERT,
7 p.m., Columbia View Community
Church, 1240 E. Highway 730, Irri-
gon. Potts performs a unique style
of country gospel music suitable
for all ages. Free admission, but a
love offering will be taken. (Marilyn
541-922-3319).
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN
GYM, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Pend-
leton Recreation Center, 510 S.W.
Dorion Ave. Free for special needs
children and families. (541-276-
8100).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m.,
Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living,
980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Join the jam session or just listen.
Refreshments served. (541-567-
3141).
MONDAY, MARCH 30
OREGON HUMAN DEVEL-
OPMENT PLANNING SESSION,
12-1 p.m., Radio La Ley, 295 E.
Main St., Hermiston. OHDC is
hosting the session to obtain input
to identify farmworker needs and
plan program services.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME,
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brary, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449-
1254).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se-
nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.
Costs $3.50 for seniors 50 and
over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for
Meals on Wheels home delivery.
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
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questions for Medicare recipients
or their providers. Call 541-667-
3507 to schedule individual con-
sultations.
HOMEBUYERS WORKSHOP,
6-7 p.m., Wells Fargo Home
Mortgage, 130 N.E. Second St.,
Hermiston. Free information for
prospective homebuyers. (Bethany
Winters 541-564-1979).
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
EASTER BAKE SALE, 7:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Good Shepherd
Medical Center pharmacy lobby,
610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. All
proceeds help provide nursing
scholarships.
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’
TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave. (541-567- 2882).
BMCC STUDENT ART SHOW
OPENING RECEPTION, 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m., Betty Feves Memorial Art
Gallery, Blue Mountain Community
College, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave.,
Pendleton. 22 BMCC students’
artwork will be on display through
April 22. Gallery visitors may vote
for People’s Choice award. Free.
(541-278-5952).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to
noon, Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-
2882).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, QRRQ 6WDQ¿HOG
Community Center, 225 W. Roos-
evelt. Suggested donation is $3.50
for seniors, $6 for those under 65.
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV-
Take Home Bleach Kits
just $40 in April!
D r. H ibbert D ental
1100 Southgate, Suite 3 Pendleton, OR 97801
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ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m.,
call 541-969-3057 to RSVP and for
driving directions. Bring a vegan
dish and recipe. New vegans wel-
come. Gluten-free friendly group.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se-
nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.
Costs $3.50 for seniors 50 and
over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for
Meals on Wheels home delivery.
Extra 50 cents if center provides
table service. Transportation can
be arranged by donation. (541-
567-3582).
THE ARC OF UMATILLA
COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors
open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-
567-7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assist-
ed Living, 980 W. Highland Ave.,
Hermiston. Join jam session or just
listen. Refreshments served. (541-
567-3141).
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
FIRST FRIDAY, all day, Ta-
mastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106
Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331
near Wildhorse Resort & Casino),
Pendleton. Free admission all day.
(541-966-9748).
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2
p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bo-
nanza St.
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6
p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Herm-
iston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
Gary, Umatilla, Ore.; broth-
er Joseph Bookout and wife
Pauline, Wheatland, Wyo.;
12 grandchildren and numer-
ous great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and
nephews.
Marge was pre-
ceded in death by
her husband William
Powell; her parents; a
sister, Virginia White;
and brothers Cecil
and James Bookout.
A funeral service
was held on Tuesday, March
24, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Burns
Mortuary chapel, Hermiston,
Oregon. Burial will follow at
the Sunset Hills Cemetery,
Umatilla, Oregon.
Those who wish may
make
contributions
in
Marge’s memory to the
Westside Church of Christ
c/o Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston at P.O. Box 289,
Hermiston, OR 97838.
Please sign the online
guest book at burnsmortua-
ryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston, Oregon, is in care of
arrangements.
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG
MARCH 23
• Two transients were reportedly sleeping in the lobby of a
business on North First Street.
• A caller reported someone was sleeping in the cooking shack
at McKenzie Park on West Orchard Avenue.
• A caller reported someone shot a sliding glass door with a BB
gun and shattered the glass on Northeast Fourth Place.
• A caller reported two male juveniles, one with a pistol and
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ing on a trampoline on Northeast Third Place.
• Two females reportedly threatened a male and took his hat
and wallet on Eighth Street in Umatilla.
MARCH 22
• A male reportedly choked a female on Northeast Second Place.
• A caller reported a male appeared to be carrying a knife at
Riverfront Park on Southwest 23rd Street.
• A caller reported a male on a bicycle was harassing her on
Southwest Seventh Street.
• On East Beech Avenue, a caller reported a juvenile was
receiving threatening text messages.
MARCH 21
• A caller reported a female took his black 1991 Honda Accord
while it was parked at a bar on North First Place.
• A caller reported a suspicious male was looking at her house
from a parked vehicle on North Ott Road.
• A caller reported hearing gunshots behind a residence on
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dragging something to a car.
• A male was reportedly causing a disturbance on South
Bonanza Street in Echo.
• On Alameda Court in Umatilla, a caller reported he left his
new black .40-caliber Glock 23 on his bumper after showing it to
a friend and then drove into town. After realizing he left the gun on
the bumper, he checked, but it was gone.
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in Umatilla.
MARCH 20
• A caller reported transients were living at McKenzie Park on West
Orchard Avenue, and drug activity had been taking place as well.
• A male was reportedly chasing someone on Southeast
Seventh Street.
• Caller reported hearing gunshots near Cold Springs Reser-
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ARRESTS
• Dylan Michael Ostrom, 18: third-degree theft.
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forged instrument, Hermiston Municipal Court warrant — failure to
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refusal to take breath test.
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• Asuzena Kay Ochoa, 28: Hermiston Municipal Court warrant
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• Cecil James Francis, 60: driving while license suspended or
revoked, driving uninsured.
• Roger Lee Campbell, 42: Hermiston Municipal Court warrant
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cants, failure to drive within lane.
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resisting arrest, second-degree
disorderly conduct.
• Kylee Mae Milby, 24:
unlawful possession of meth-
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trespass, third-degree theft.
3/25
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2nd Friday of each month
2-4pm
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$5 Movie Matinee
4/1 12:00 PM
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DEMENTIA
FREE presentation by Jennifer Baus from the
Alzheimer's Association as she provides
information on the types of dementia,
how to recognize them and an in-
depth talk about what it all means.
April 2 • 6-7:00pm
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