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RECORDS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 COURT REPORT Sentences DEATH NOTICES costs and fees. The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Steven Maine: seeks $532.96 plus interest, costs and fees. FELONY •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Josh Hill: seeks $1,348.64 plus interest, costs and fees. •Tamie Ann Norris, 45, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to two counts of Identity Theft: sentenced to 18 months proba- tion, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $750 fine and $1,250 fine-suspended for each count, and $1,012.99 restitution, plus court costs and fees. •Veronica Ruiz, 28, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I: sentenced to $200 fine, plus court costs and fees. MISDEMEANOR •Brian Scott Helms, 47, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Harassment: sen- tenced to 90 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation, 40 hours communi- ty service, $100 fine and $1,150 fine-sus- pended.. •Wayne Owen Bozarth, 24, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to two counts of Failure to Perform Duties of Driv- er-property damage: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 30 hours community service, $100 fine, $1,650 fine-suspended and 90 days driver’s license suspension for each count, plus court costs and fees. •Olivia Rivera (formerly known as Olivia Erevia), 27, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear II: sentenced to $100 fine. •Dakota Jack Shoop, 20, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Criminal Mischief II: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended 3 years probation, 80 hours community service, $100 fine and 90 days driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees. Divorces Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Teresa Lurye Price and Robert Wayne Price. Marriages Marriage licenses have been regis- tered in Umatilla County for: Wilmer Arnoldo De Leon Orellana, 27, and Martha Patricia Lopez, 26, both of Hermiston. Suits Filed The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts: •Midland Funding LLC vs. Carlos Mendoza: seeks $980.17 plus interest, costs and fees. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Alexander Frederick Troppmann and Melissa Troppmann: seeks $779.71 plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Taii Car- min: seeks $3,549.92 plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Brandy Sanders: seeks $947.78 plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Nanci Shaw: seeks $3,402.35 plus interest, costs and fees. •Shara Franks vs. Katherine Peter- son (Gallant): seeks $1,390 plus interest, costs and fees. •Talita Osman vs. Brantley Scott: seeks $500,000 plus costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Leticia Chairez: seeks $2,051.76 and $1,348.72 in separate suits, plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Ondrea Hubbell: seeks $773.79 plus interest, costs and fees. Judgments The following judgments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts: •Credits Inc. vs. Carlota Araujo: judg- ment for $518.97 plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding vs. Lena Santos: judgment for $881.29 plus interest, costs and fees. •Cavalry SPV I LLC vs. June Dabling: judgment for $938.92 plus interest, costs and fees. •Discover Bank vs. Donita K. Heihn: judgment for $19,143.99 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Dakota Duane Ka- neaster: judgment for $6,978.01 plus inter- est, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Nelda D. Garza: judg- ment for $1,734.32 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Travis and Matreena Revoir: judgment for $1,010.84 plus inter- est, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Melissa Ann McCallis- ter: judgment for $3,429.42 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Jason and Amanda Morris: judgment for $799.92 plus interest, costs and fees. •Dewald Boswell vs. Jeff Roberts: seeks $28,627.98 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. James Hasty: judg- ment for $1,603.55 plus interest, costs and fees. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Troy Stew- art: seeks $1,238.01 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Moises Cordona Loera Sr. and Edith Trujillo: judgment for $1,091.73 plus interest, costs and fees. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Tiare Morlan: seeks $1,712.57 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Michelle D. Torre: judgment for $989.05 plus interest, costs and fees. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Michelle R. Dunkel: seeks $409.88 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Jessica D. Terry: judg- ment for $1,586.46 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Thomas B. and Bar- bara A. Augustine: seeks $1,261.71 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Mariana Calvillo: judg- ment for $1,096.65 plus interest, costs and fees. •Credits Inc. vs. Aaron Wilson: judg- ment for $1,000.66 plus interest, costs and fees. •Sandra E. Haggard vs. Richard Bruce Peterson and Greg Grimes: seeks 4,806.34 plus costs and fees. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Tia War- ren: seeks 860.28 plus interest, HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 •The Traveler’s Indemnity Company vs. Triple J’s Express LLC: judgment for $24,671 plus interest, costs and fees. OBITUARY John A. Prag Ardith Chaney Hoffman Hermiston Pendleton August 23, 1916-November 10, 2016 Feb. 25, 1935-Nov. 9, 2016 Former Boardman resident John A. Prag, 81, of Herm- iston died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Portland. A celebration of life will be held Friday, Dec. 30, from 4-7 p.m. a the Port of Mor- row Riverfront Center in Boardman. Private burial will take place at the Riverview Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online con- dolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Kristi Lynn Zimmerly Hermiston Aug. 8, 1971-Nov. 19, 2016 Kristi Lynn Zimmerly, 45, of Hermiston died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Richland, Wash. She was born Aug. 8, 1971, in Redmond. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Burns Mor- tuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Pedro Veliz Jr. Hermiston Dec. 8, 1943-Nov. 22, 2016 Pedro Veliz Jr., 72, of Hermiston died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1943, in Edinburg, Texas. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Russell J. ‘Russ’ Geiser Hermiston June 7, 1948-Nov. 22, 2016 BIRTHS Russell J. “Russ” Geiser, 68, of Hermiston died Tues- day, Nov. 22, 2016, in Richland, Wash. He was born June 7, 1948, in Butte, Mont. A celebration of life and potluck will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sherman County Senior Center in Moro. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Ellen Webb Conboy Hermiston Feb. 24, 1931-Nov. 22, 2016 Former Gilliam County and Goldendale, Wash., resi- dent Ellen Webb Conboy, 85, of Hermiston died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in Hermiston. She was born Feb. 24, 1931, in Condon. Arrangements are pending, with a celebration gathering planned for the spring of 2017. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 4:53 a.m. - Umatilla police responded to the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints, 15 Grant St., for what turned out to be a controlled burn. 11:20 a.m. - A man on East Jennie Avenue, Hermiston, reported he has video showing a male subject that keeps trying to get into his mother’s house during the night. 1:23 p.m. - A caller on Minnehaha Road, Hermiston, reported a neigh- bor boy, about 10, used a sling shot to chip the paint on her husband’s vehicle. She said they did no want to contact the parents because they are volatile toward her and her husband. 8:23 p.m. - Police and fire responded to the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 near Echo after a car struck a deer. The impact deployed airbags and totaled the car, which blocked traffic. There was no infor- mation available about who was in the vehicle or if anyone was injured. TUESDAY, NOV. 22 7:10 a.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office took a report about a local offender sending threatening text messages. 8:54 a.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office received a report of someone shooting guns on property on Wilcox Lane, Umatilla. The caller said several people have been shooting there in the past, and also filing false police reports. He requested contact from a deputy. 9:12 a.m. - A man told Umatilla police someone stole his identity and opened up a cable TV account. 11:24 a.m. - A Hermiston resident reported police telephonic harassment. 1:08 p.m. - A Umatilla man asked to speak to police about harass- ment charges against a woman for posting lies and stories about him on Facebook. 3:43 p.m. - A Hermiston man on Northeast Fifth Street reported he arrived home to find some items askew and tools missing. 4:25 p.m. - An employee at Oregon Dehydration, 405 Hoosier Lane, Stanfield, reported a theft to Stanfield police. 4:27 p.m. - Transients appear to be trying to set up a camp in Hermiston between Kopacz Nursery & Florist and Hermiston Cinemas on West Theater Lane. Hermiston police are investigating. 4:52 p.m. - Hermiston police responded to the parking lot of Big Lots, Hermiston Plaza, 930 S. Highway 395, for a man screaming at people. 5:50 p.m. - The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office lost phone service. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office took over dispatching for Umatilla County. The neighboring agencies Umatilla May 17, 1940-Nov. 23, 2016 Judy Kahle (formerly Hofmann), 76, of Umatilla died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in Hermiston. She was born May 17, 1940, in La Grande. A private family celebration will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. Elizabeth A. ‘Liz’ Day Hermiston April 24, 1937-Nov. 28, 2016 Elizabeth A. “Liz” Day, 79, of Hermiston died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at her home. She was born April 24, 1937, in Havana, Kansas. A celebration of Life service is pend- ing. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange- ments. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. serve as each other’s communi- cation backup in these situations. Kathy Lieuallen, commander of the Umatilla County communications center, reported on the sheriff’s Facebook page an equipment failure in a phone box on Murietta Road, Pendleton, caused the circuits to lose power. The 9-1-1 lines were working by 7:30 p.m., and the business phones came back online around 9 p.m. 7:36 p.m. - Stanfield police took a theft report after a woman reported her purse stolen from the mini stor- age near the Stanfield Moose Lodge, 615 W. Coe Ave. 8:08 p.m. - A male rummaged through vehicles on West Orchard Avenue, Hermiston. 8:14 p.m. - A Hermiston resident on Southwest Porter Court reported someone broke in and stole a PlayStation 4 and money. 8:56 p.m. - A caller told Hermis- ton police he was willing to provide a warm place to sleep to the homeless male staying behind Perfect Look and Fiesta Foods on North First Street. 11:23 p.m. - A Hermiston woman reported her husband was verbally provoking her. ARRESTS, CITATIONS Thursday • Hermiston police arrested Bo Xavier Brause, 25, of 350 W. Coe Ave., Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston NOV. 14, 2016 HOOD — Rebecca J. Hood and Daniel E. Hood of Hermiston: a boy, Elyzion Leviticus-Jude Hood. NOV. 15, 2016 MOSQUEDA — Katie J. Mosqueda and Michael A. Mosqueda of Irrigon: a girl, Elayna Mae Mosqueda. NOV. 18, 2016 FARIAS — Jasmine N. Sandoval and Fernando Farias of Hermiston: a girl, Alani Jay Farias. SWANGER — Felicia M. Lara and Glen V. Swanger Jr. of Echo: a boy, Ira Cain Swanger. NOV. 19, 2016 PASCHAL — Tiffany Paschal of Hermiston: a girl, Zoe Rae Paschal. NOV. 20, 2016 PAULLUS — Morgan A. Paullus and Kristopher A. Paullus of Hermiston: a girl, Brooklyn Avery Paullus. IN BRIEF Judy Kahle PUBLIC SAFETY LOG THURSDAY, NOV. 24 2:34 a.m. - A 9-1-1 caller reported a semi rolled four miles past the Cold Springs weigh scale on Highway 730, Umatilla. There was no information available about who was in the vehicle or if anyone was injured. \1:50 p.m. - Umatilla County dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a Hermiston-area male who said, “Tell them what is going on,” and a female responded, “No, you tell them what is going on.” The callers then disconnected. Ardith Chaney Hoffman Pendleton. passed away on November She married “Hoff” 10, 2016, at the age of 100 Hoffman in 1978. They years. She was born August enjoyed living in Yuma, 23, 1916, to Henrietta and Arizona, during the winter Henry Talich in Gilt- months each year. ner, Nebraska. Ardith was active The oldest of six in community life children, she grad- while in Yuma and uated from Gilt- became an accom- ner High School. plished shuffleboard She married Cecil player, winning Chaney in Grand many trophies. Island, Nebraska, Hoffman Ardith was pre- in January of 1937. ceded in death The couple came to Oregon by Cecil (1974), “Hoff” later that year, eventually (2013), her parents, and sib- settling in Pendleton. They lings Helen, Richard, Wil- enjoyed traveling and fish- ma and Eleanor. Her grand- ing together over the years. son, Jason Chaney Hicks, The couple adopted one passed away in 2010. very fortunate child, Kath- Ardith is survived by her ryn. Cecil passed away in brother Roger of Colorado, 1974. daughter Kathryn Chaney, Ardith worked for the and granddaughter Rachel Pendleton School District and great-granddaughter for 27 years as school cafe- Riley, both of Wisconsin. teria manager. People often Her surviving family is comment on her legendary grateful for the compas- cinnamon rolls. She was sionate and loving care she an active member of Cal- received at Suttle Care and vary Baptist Church, and Retirement in Pendleton. later Grace Baptist Church Friends gathered at Ol- in Pendleton. She was ac- ney Cemetery on Novem- tive in the Senior Center in ber 28, 2016. Hermiston, for possession of heroin and methamphetamine. Wednesday • Umatilla police arrested Audra Joann Rule, 38, address not provided, for possession of methm- phetamine. Tuesday • Hermiston police arrested Devin Lindsey Christensen, 25, of 760 Diagonal Blvd., Hermiston, for first-degree burglary (residence), first- and second-degree theft, pos- session of heroin, and unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle. • The Morrow County Sheriff’s Of- fice arrested Marlen Andrea Bowles, 38, of Heppner, for fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence. • Pendleton police arrested Alejandro Gutierrez, 19, of 690 S.W. Ninth St., Apt. A6, Hermiston, on four counts of violating a Family Abuse Protection Act order, and for one count each of strangulation and fourth-degree assault, all constitut- ing domestic violence. The Umatilla County District Attorney’s office arraigned Gutierrez on Tuesday on the following initial charges: endangering a person under a Family Abuse Protection Act order, fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence, strangulation constituting domestic violence, and harassment. Echo Ridge sets sweet event The public is invited to enjoy chocolate samples, wine tasting and meet the chocolatiers from Alexan- der’s Chocolaterie & Vino Bistro. The Wine & Chocolate Pairing is Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 Thielsen St. Echo. In addition to the delectable tastes, items will be avail- able for purchase. For more informa- tion, call 541-376- 8100 or visit www. facebook.com/events/ 1880929895455200. Grace and Mercy shares ministry with Methodists A special joint service held Nov. 27 celebrated the shared site and ministry of Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church and the First United Methodist Church at 191 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Beginning Sunday, the two congregations will of- fer worship services at 8:45 a.m. (Lutheran) and 11 a.m. (Methodist). People of all faiths are invited to attend either or both services. A nursery is provided during both worship services. In addition, Sunday school is at 10 a.m. The two congregations also will continue minis- tries they have been in- volved in, including Open Table, providing outreach and a worship setting at the prison. In addition, they will explore new areas of ministry within the commu- nity of Hermiston. For more information, ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY CENTERPIECES EARLY! Flowers • Candles • Jewelry Plants • Balloons & More! Put a smile on the heart with the power of flowers. HWY 395, HERMISTON 541-567-4305 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com contact Rev. Tom Inch at 541-289-4535 or gandmlu- theran@gmail.com. Hermiston church plans holiday Hymnspiration Old-fashioned Christ- mas carols, food and fel- lowship are featured during an upcoming Hymnspira- tion. The public is invited to attend the family-friendly event Sunday from 5-6 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church 193 E. Main St. Hermis- ton. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 541-303-3840. Veterans representative to speak at American Legion meeting Area veterans are invited to learn about local and re- gional services available to them during the upcoming meeting of Hermiston Post 37 of the American Legion. Glenn Scott, Umatilla County Department of Vet- erans Affairs, is the guest speaker Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 45 W. Cherry St, Hermiston. The group meets the first Monday of each month. All interested veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Bob Daniel at 541-567-7883. 5 Theater Cineplex Check wildhorseresort.com for showtimes $5 Matinee Classics Every Wednesday Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216
