LOCAL NEWS A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Umatilla approves more residential land for McNary By JADE MCDOWELL STAFF WRITER Eight more homes can be added to the new Virginia’s Place subdivision in McNary after the Umatilla City Coun- cil voted Tuesday to change the rest of the property from commercial to residential zoning. The 8.5 acre subdivision, located off Willamette Ave- nue, sparked debate about the future of the McNary area in 2016 after developer Fas- track, Inc. requested the entire property be re-zoned. Some councilors believed the city would be best served by new commercial ventures on the property, while others argued that the land had been avail- able for commercial develop- ment for decades and hadn’t had any takers, while new housing in the city was being snatched up immediately. In a compromise, the council ended up allowing for 24 residential lots but left the lots directly border- ing Willamette Avenue in STAFF PHOTO BY E.J. HARRIS A model home stands on property that is part of the Virginia’s Place development in Umatilla in October 2017. the commercial zone. But on Tuesday, in light of a request from the Pasco-based devel- oper to revisit the decision, the council agreed in a 4-2 vote to allow those lots to also be zoned for residen- tial use, allowing Fastrack to add eight more homes to the subdivision. Jared Faris of Fastrack said all 24 of the original lots have already been sold, with housing built or ground bro- ken on 18 and permits appli- cations ready for more. “We would love to keep extending that neighbor- hood,” Faris said. “I’m sure we could get another eight taxpaying families in Uma- tilla this year.” City staff and the plan- ning commission both rec- ommended that the council approve the re-zone. While most of the coun- cil agreed, councilor Mel Ray pointed to new industrial growth in the Port of Uma- tilla area, saying if work- ers couldn’t find what they wanted in McNary they would likely go to Hermiston instead of downtown Uma- tilla next. “We’re going to need commercial support for the industrial park,” he said. “If we allow the traffic to get to the stoplight they’re going to turn left.” Other councilors, how- ever, said while Ray made some good points about the benefits of more commer- cial development in McNary, there was at least five more acres of undeveloped com- mercial land there and the land along Willamette Ave- nue had been for sale since the 1970s. “I can almost guarantee you that 20 years ago some- body sitting in council cham- bers made that exact same argument,” Michael Roxbury said. In the end Ray and Roak Ten Eyck voted against the re-zone while the other four councilors voted to allow for eight new houses along Wil- lamette Avenue. COURT REPORT For more records, go to hermistonherald.com SENTENCES PENDLETON — The following sen- tences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Joseph Charles Hlavka, 37, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Assault IV: sen- tenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanc- tion units, 90 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service and $1,750 fine-suspended. •Caleb Mayne Maxwell, 29, Stan- field, pleaded guilty to Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: sentenced to 18 months Oregon DOC, 2 years post-prison super- vision and $200 fine; pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I: sentenced to $200 fine (discharged). •Jerid Lee Brood, 33, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Identity Theft: sen- tenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanc- tion units, 30 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $500 fine-sus- pended and $4,200.74 restitution. •Carlos Alonso Santiago, 27, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Unauthorized Use of Vehicle: sentenced to 18 months probation, 80 hours community ser- vice, $200 fine, $2,800 fine-suspended, $2,673.85 restitution and 1 year driv- er’s license suspension; pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 60 days jail, 120 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, $2,255 fine, $1,000 fine-suspended, $1,824.94 restitution and 1 year driv- er’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Fail- ure to Perform Duties of Driver-prop- erty damage: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 3 years probation, $100 fine and 90 days driver’s license sus- pension; pleaded guilty to Recklessly Endangering Another Person: sen- tenced to $100 fine and 90 days driver’s license suspension. •Frederick Baxter Tortolani, 22, Heppner, pleaded guilty to Identity Theft and Unlawful Factoring of Pay- ment Card Transaction: sentenced to 2 years probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, 60 hours com- munity service, $200 fine and $4,800 fine-suspended for each count, and $572.79 restitution; pleaded guilty to Fraudulent Use of Credit Card: sen- tenced to $100 fine. •Christina Marie Rodriguez, 33, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Posses- sion of Methamphetamine: sentenced to 2 years probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units and $200 fine; pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear I: sentenced to 2 years probation, 120 sanction units, 60 maximum jail units and $200 fine; MISDEMEANOR •Emilio Lara Garcia, 47, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 40 days jail, 140 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 120 hours community service, $1,755 fine, $4,750 fine-sus- pended and 1 year driver’s license sus- pension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Violation of Open Container Law in Motor Vehicle (viola- tion): sentenced to $650 fine. •Jorge Oblea Rodriguez, 24, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 20 days jail, 160 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 80 hours community service, $2,255 fine, $1,000 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Reckless Driving: sen- tenced to 90 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, $100 fine and 90 days driver’s license suspension; pleaded guilty to Driving While Suspended/Revoked: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation and $1,000 fine, plus court costs and fees. •Josue Grimaldo, 26, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years pro- bation, 120 hours community service, $3,755 fine, $2,750 fine-suspended and 3 years driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees; pleaded guilty to Recklessly Endangering Another Per- son: sentenced to 1 year driver’s license suspension. SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •LVNV Funding LLC vs. William Spaulding of Umatilla: seeks $904.59. •Credits Inc. vs. Norma Coutino of Hermiston: seeks $2,284.46. •Credits Inc. vs. Sonia Mota Sotelo of Hermiston: seeks $560.43. Eye Health & Vision Care Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC Optometric Physician 115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130 541-567-1837 FAMILY DENTISTRY •Credits Inc. vs. Jake and Carol Fagan of Echo: seeks $767.54. •Credits Inc. vs. Mirella Marin of Umatilla: seeks $2,619.21. •Capital One Bank vs. Christina Ramirez: seeks $2,795.14. •Capital One Bank vs. Kathy J. Rine- hart: seeks $1,775.91. •Capital One Bank vs. Melody A. Holmes: seeks $1,817.67. •Capital One Bank vs. Derek A. Har- mon: seeks $3,262. •Capital One Bank vs. Raina N. Moore: seeks $1,902.46. •Capital One Bank vs. Jason R. Lybrand: seeks $2,324.67. •Capital One Bank vs. William J. Rozzell: seeks $1,734.10. •Capital One Bank vs. Daniel A. Peloso: seeks $1,875.23. •Capital One Bank vs. Connor J. Brownson: seeks $2,227.26. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Barbara Furlong: seeks $915.38. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Edith Mendoza: seeks $1,107.26. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Shelly Richardson (Shelly Ann Medablime): seeks $2,168.28. MENTAL HEALTH LET US BE THE ONE THAT HELPS! • Adult, Child and Family Therapy • Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment • Mental Health and Crisis Services • Confidential and Professional Care LIFEWAYS PENDLETON Crisis Phone: LIFEWAYS HERMISTON 331 SE 2nd St., 595 NW 11th St., 866-343-4473 Pendleton, OR 97801 Hermiston, OR 97838 Office: 541-276-6207 WWW . LIFEWAYS . ORG Office: 541-567-2536 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 1060 W. Elm, Suite #115, Hermiston, OR Family Dentistry (across from Good Shepherd Medical Center) ~ N ew Patients Welcome~ Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm www.apd4kidz.com Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S . Grace Baptist Church 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 PM Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm www.hermistonlmbc.com COUNSELING URGENT CARE NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call: Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 The Full Gospel Home Church 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School........10:00 am Worship...................11:00 am Evening Service........7:00 pm Wednesday Service..7:00 pm “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:7 St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston t. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday ...............................English 7:00 am Thursday...............Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY:.........English 5:00 pm ...............................Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY:..............English 9:00 am ..........................Bilingual 11:00 am ..............................Spanish 1:00 pm Offi ce..............................567-5812 First Christian Church 1520 W ORCHARD AVE Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am Classes for Kids @ 9:15 am SEEKING JESUS, SHARING LIFE, SERVING PEOPLE www.hermistonnazarene.org NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children’s Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-567-8441 First United Methodist Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” Hermiston 191 E. Gladys Ave , Hermiston OR Sunday School 9:15am Worship Gathering 10:30 am Children’s Church 10:30 am Sunday Worship 11am • 541-567-3002 Nursery available Check us out on Face Book 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans 541-567-1137 WORSHIP 567-3013 HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm Robert Robertson peered from behind the jail house bars while Judy Simmons took his photo. Maybe it would help, she said, if he opened the door and stepped forward into more light. Robertson slid the door open and stood in the metal frame. Simmons said that was better. Robertson was one of several visitors Saturday to the jail and other exhibits at the Umatilla Museum’s open house to celebrate a cleaner look and new dis- plays. That small jail cell in the former police sta- tion held memories for Robertson. “I’m the last guy that got to stay in the jail,” Robertson said, but that was 20 years and a differ- ent life ago. Simmons said Robert- son was a key reason for the open house. She is a member and volunteer of the Umatilla Museum & Historical Foundation, the nonprofit that took on the task of recording the community’s 156 years of history. Robertson popped into the museum last year, Sim- mons said, glanced around and announced it looked like nothing had ever changed. “That lit a fire under us,” she said. Fellow museum and foundation member Sam Nobles said for years peo- ple brought in old items to the museum, but much of that piled up. He and oth- ers worked to separate the junk from the historical and tidy up the place. Old military uniforms on wire hangers now are in shadow boxes on a wall, they arranged displays to allow for more walking room, and they dedicated one room to the develop- ment of McNary Dam. The museum drew about 200 people last year. Admission is free. •Credits Inc. vs. Richard G. Grigsby of Umatilla: seeks $3,923.35. •Credits Inc. vs. Don E. and Brandy MagLaughlin of Hermiston: seeks $1,166.89. Call Today! URGENT AND FAMILY CARE By PHIL WRIGHT STAFF WRITER COMMUNITY 541-289-5433 541-567-8161 995 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston Museum captures community’s history •Credits Inc. vs. Ashleigh Dedera (Fordice) of Hermiston: seeks $978.62. •Credits Inc. vs. Soraida and Rodrigo Lopez of Boardman: seeks $1,100.37. MEDICAL DIRECTORY VISION CARE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 Worship Livestream at herfumc.com Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston To share your worship times call 541-278-2678