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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS DEATH NOTICES Effie E. Hughes Boardman Nov. 18, 1933 - Feb. 14, 2018 Effie E. Hughes, 84, of Boardman died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at her home. She was born Nov. 18, 1933, in Sayre, Okla. At her request, no service will be held. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Anna Margreta Key La Grande April 14, 1957 - Feb. 10, 2018 Former Umatilla and Morrow county resident Anna Margreta Key, 60, of La Grande died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at her home. She was born April 14, 1957, in Seat- tle, Wash. Loveland Funeral Chapel in La Grande is han- dling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com. Larry R. Liedtke Eugene June 20, 1949 - Feb. 17, 2018 Former Hermiston resident Larry R. Liedtke, 68, of Eugene died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Hermiston. He was born June 20, 1949, in Albany, Calif. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. STAFF PHOTO BY JADE MCDOWELL. Stanfield public works director Scott Morris takes a chainsaw to a tree that fell across Page Avenue in Stanfield during a windstorm on Saturday. Windstorm knocks out power HERMISTON HERALD Most of Hermiston was without power for nearly three hours on Saturday after a windstorm blew a tree into a transmission line. According to updates posted by Umatilla Electric Cooperative, about 12,600 customers served by eight different substations lost power before 3:30 p.m. Juniper Canyon substa- tion was restored at 5:38 p.m., with several other sub- stations following in the next 25 minutes. The last of the Columbia District was restored at 7:05 p.m. A real-time map of out- ages, including estimates of when power will be restored, can be found online at www. umatillaelectric.com. Customers can call 1-888-465-5701 to report outages. Saturday’s wind storm also caused damage else- where, including Page Ave- nue in Stanfield, where one large tree fell over and blocked the road and another had a limb come crashing down on top of a car, breaking its back window. In downtown Hermis- ton, cars were having dif- ficultly navigating Main Street and Gladys Avenue after traffic cones and traf- fic signs surrounding the festival street construction in front of city hall blew over. Wendell Ford Portland March 17, 1924 - Jan. 31, 2018 Former Hermiston physician Dr. Wendell Ford, 93, of Portland died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at his home in Portland. A committal service with military honors was held Feb. 7 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. A celebration of life memorial service is Saturday, April 14 at 3 p.m. at Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 11801 S.E. Mount Scott Blvd., Portland. A reception will follow. To view the full obituary, visit www.dignityme- morial.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston FEB. 10, 2018 Semi, pickup wreck blocks Highway 395 traffic HERMISTON HERALD Traffic on Highway 395 at the south end of Hermis- ton was backed up on Mon- day afternoon after a colli- sion between a semi and a pickup blocked both south- bound lanes of traffic near the water tower. James Zimmerman, 68, of Hermiston was north- bound on Highway 395 near Southeast View Drive when his 1996 Chevrolet pick-up drifted into the oncoming southbound lane and struck a 2018 Peterbilt semi-truck, according to Hermiston Police Department. The commercial vehi- cle was driven by Ronald Grey, 58, of Coeur d’Alene, STAFF PHOTO BY JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN A small pickup truck was involved in a crash with a semi truck on Highway 395, near Southeast View Drive in Hermiston, on Monday afternoon. Idaho. Zimmerman was taken by ambulance to Good Shep- herd Medical Center, Herm- iston, for “reported minor injuries” and Grey was not have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): Luz Elena Tejeda of Hermiston: seeks $3,000. injured. Umatilla County Fire District 1 responded, including the district’s haz- ardous materials personnel who assisted with contain- ment and clean-up of a large diesel fuel spill. “There were no signs of impairment from any of the parties involved, and is not believed to be a causing fac- tor in this case,” Captain Scott Clark wrote on Herm- iston Police Department’s Facebook page. The crash occurred around 2 p.m., blocking southbound lanes of traffic near New Hope Community Church, and by 2:20 p.m., police officers began direct- ing one lane of southbound traffic around the wreck. RECORDS SENTENCES PENDLETON — The following sen- tences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Maria Elena Montez, 50, Irrigon, pleaded guilty to Possession of Meth- amphetamine: sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 max- imum jail units, 160 hours commu- nity service, $500 fine and $1,500 fine-suspended. •Austin Vanderkooy, 20, Hermis- ton, pleaded guilty to Attempt to Com- mit Class B Felony: sentenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 max- imum jail units, 60 hours community service, $500 fine, $4,500 fine-sus- pended and 1 year driver’s license sus- pension, plus attorney fees; pleaded guilty to Recklessly Endangering Another Person: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation and $100 fine, plus court costs and fees. MISDEMEANOR •Richard Danial Lemmon, 23, Board- man, pleaded guilty to Assault IV-do- mestic violence: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 100 hours community service and $200 fine, plus attorney fees; pleaded guilty to Dis- orderly Conduct II: sentenced to 90 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation and $100 fine, plus court costs and fees. •Richard Andrew Miller, 29, Stan- field, pleaded guilty to DUII and Reck- lessly Endangering Another Per- son: sentenced to 30 days jail, 150 days jail-suspended, 2 years proba- tion, $1,255 fine and 18 months driv- er’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees. •Joshua Paul Williams, 25, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Strangula- tion-domestic violence: sentenced to 168 days jail-suspended, 2 years pro- bation, 160 hours community service and $300 fine, plus restitution to be determined. SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The following suits •Midland Funding LLC vs. Mariah Keeney: seeks $779.40. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Erasmo Rodriguez: seeks $1,756.60. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Dianna McKay: seeks $1,150.55. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Norma Ceballos: seeks $2,916.38. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Jamie and Troy M. Stewart of Herm- iston: seeks $2,676.07. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Chela and Daniel Navehar of Herm- iston: seeks $742.18. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Maria S. and Isaias Leyva of Hermis- ton: seeks $1,133. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Armando Salas of Hermiston: seeks $286. •Discover Bank vs. Ronald W. Wart of Hermiston: seeks $7,278.09. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Charles Gaede: seeks $5,633.93. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Sagrario Cortez: seeks $1,349.93. •Credits Inc. vs. Patricia Lopez and Reymundo Gomez of Hermiston: seeks $325.54. •Credits Inc. vs. Andy and Roxanne Stapleton of Umatilla: seeks $4,759.41. •Credits Inc. vs. Brandon M. Piper of Hermiston: seeks $700.79. •Credits Inc. vs. Elizabeth (Liz) Lynall of Irrigon: seeks $818.34. •Credits Inc. vs. Matthew and Dawnilee Quilter of Boardman: seeks $4,024.81. •Credits Inc. vs. Alcadio Montes of Stanfield: seeks $1,176.94. •Credits Inc. vs. Michael W. and Erin M. Munsterman of Hermiston: seeks $2,712.13. •Credits Inc. vs. Bonnie L. and Frank A. Brandin Jr. of Hermiston: seeks $4,412.75. •Sandra DeLeon and Jose Vega vs. •Bank of America N.A. vs. John A. McAllister of Hermiston: seeks $12,132.16. •David Delp of Portland vs. Chiro- practic Health Clinic/Floyd Turnbull of Hermiston: seeks $9,629. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Yanet Alamos of Umatilla: seeks $1,609.98. •Credits Inc. vs. Maria Elisa (Lisa) Garcia and Arnoldo (Arnold) Garcia of Hermiston: seeks $1,933.32. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Rachel Helen Newport of Irrigon: seeks $1,357.67. JUDGMENTS PENDLETON — The following judg- ments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •United Finance Co. vs. Teresa Rios Resendiz of Hermiston: judgment for $614.73. •United Finance Co. vs. Robin D. Benjamin of Irrigon: judgment for $3,312.38. •United Finance Co. vs. Amanda McCombs of Hermiston: judgment to defendant for $224 court costs and fees. •United Finance Co. vs. John L. Munkers of Irrigon: judgment for $4,618.49. •Credits Inc. vs. Emily Oseguera (fka Emily Cross) and Angel Oseguera of Hermiston: judgment for $9,203.19. •Credits Inc. vs. Satin Dorman of Hermiston: judgment for $6,580.87. •Credits Inc. vs. Kevin E. and Kaylee Verway of Hermiston: judgment for $4,964.02. •Credits Inc. vs. Eric and Alexa Lougee of Hermiston: judgment for $1,963.04. •Credits Inc. vs. Raymond D. and Debra Kalal of Hermiston: judgment for $1,266.88. •OneMain Financial Services Inc. vs. Marcia S. Studebaker of Hermiston: judgment for $1,689.55. •Discover Bank vs. Rebecca M. Boo- throyd of Hermiston: judgment for $1,955.36. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Carlose Duran of Hermiston: judgment for $1,492.46. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Nestor and Martha Venegas of Hermiston: judgment for $4,127.54. MARRIAGES PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been registered in Umatilla County for: Felipe Escobedo Rodriguez, 47, and Norma Angelica Sanguino Cancino, 45, both of Hermiston. Donald Ray Stauffer, 74, and Karen Jane Harris, 68, both of Hermiston. Joel Lozano, 27, and Melanie Mejia, 25, both of Boardman. Shahzad Altaf, 43, and Mariza Kim Sharpe, 50, both of Hermiston. Edgar Fernando Martinez Chavez, 26, of Patterson, Calif., and Bianca M. Rodriguez Munoz, 21, of Boardman. Dario Alberto Trujillo Rojas, 26, and Alma Maria Trujillo Soto, 36, both of Boardman. MEYERS — Carissa B. Bankston and Dwayne N. Meyers of Hermiston: a boy, Liam Douglas Meyers. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton FEB. 7, 2018 SCHNEIDER — Olivia B. Schneider and Dakota P. Schnieder of Hermiston: a boy, Gunner Paul Schnieder. POLICE LOG Tuesday, Feb. 13 8:46 a.m. — A caller said a suspicious male on Southeast Pine Street was casing the neighborhood about 45 minutes ago, pos- sibly stealing recycling cans. 12:08 p.m. — Someone on West Orchard Avenue, Hermiston was walking around the building and looking into windows. He also walked into the office and started asking ques- tions. He seemed really confused. He looked His- panic and had a hot pink backpack on. Wednesday, Feb. 14 5:41 p.m. — A busi- ness owner on East Main Street said a homeless man threatened her mother while at the business the other day. He is back at the business again today, and the caller wants him tres- passed. He is tall, has long, dark hair, and is sleeping in a sleeping bag on the side of the business. 10:23 p.m. — About 10 minutes ago, a person came to a business on North First Street and brought the caller a balloon. He is wearing a bright red jacket, is bald, and had difficulty speaking. The caller said she feels like he is stalking her, and wanted to know how late the store would be open. Thursday, Feb. 15 1:14 a.m. — An assault was reported at West Herm- iston Avenue, Hermiston. Friday, Feb. 16 12:03 p.m. — Someone requested a welfare check on Southwest 11th Street, because she called about her child support case, and while on the phone, she heard a child crying. She started yelling at them to shut the f up, and stated they are always “f-ing cry- ing.” It sounded like she threw something at the child, and then the child started to cry more. 6:46 p.m. — A caller on Northwest 12th Street said someone stole a snow blower, air compressor and other tools from their workshop over a month ago. Saturday, Feb. 17 8:42 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported at North First Street, Hermiston. Sunday, Feb. 18 12:34 a.m. — A drunk driver was reported on South Highway 395. 11:33 a.m. — A prowler was reported at Southwest Sandy Drive, Hermiston. Monday, Feb. 19 3:34 a.m. — Some- one was arrested for bur- glary at West Nelson Lane, Hermiston. 8:27 a.m. — A male and a female were screaming at each other outside a gro- cery store on North First Street, Hermiston. e the family of e Cecil W Rock “Babe” would like to thank everyone for the flowers, lovely cards, encouraging conversations, and the generous donations for the Irrigon City Enhancement Fund. We were very honored and humbled to see all the love showered on Babe and our family at his Celebration of Life. We would like to give a special thanks to the Echo City Hall for allowing us to use the building. This was very special to Dee because, the Echo City hall was where Dee and Babe went to a dance 62 years ago on their very first date. We would also like to thank Dennis and Cathy Barnett for the excellent BBQ, nobody went away hungry. We also appreciate the assistance of Ken at Burn’s Mortuary. Ken always seems to make everything run so smooth. A special thanks to our special speakers and musicians, Frank and Laurie Nelson, Pastor Gordanier, and Joe Stahl. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, The Rock, Williams and Robbins Family. May God bless each and everyone of you and your families.
