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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM OBITUARY BRIEFLY Tommy James Town Yachats November 5, 1968 - April 28, 2018 Tommy James Town (Tom) died peacefully at home in Yachats, Oregon, at the age of 49 on April 28, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. from can- cer. He had three sep- arate bouts of cancer and three different types. Tom was born on November 5, 1968, to Rosemary Marler in Lewiston, Idaho. He graduated from Lew- Town iston High School, moved to Boardman, Ore- gon, and worked as a mill- wright at the potato plants. Tom met Phyllis Wet- zel Harris in Boardman and went to work for her in the firewood profession in Mon- ument in 1993. Tom always wanted a family; he fell in love with Decimia, A.J., Katherine and Donna, then asked Phyllis to marry him. They were married on Octo- ber 8, 1994, in Boardman. They moved to Ione, worked on Krebs Ranch until Tom worked deep sea fishing in Alaska for a couple months. Tom returned to Board- man to work with his dad Mike Town for Baker Hay. Tom and Phyllis moved to Irrigon and took guardian- ship of Scott and Jordan in September 1997. In 2000 Tom, Phyllis and all six of their kids moved to Echo for a year or so and then moved to Hermiston. Tom volunteered with Special Olympics and enjoyed his time spent with all the athletes and coaches in Hermiston. In May of WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 LOCAL NEWS 2009 the family moved to Waldport to live and in May of 2015 they moved to Yach- ats. He taught his children to fish, hunt, camp and other things important in life. He enjoyed music and played the gui- tar. He was a person who talked to every- one and enjoyed life. In the last few years he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his kids and friends. His favor- ite saying to the kids was, “Go to work, you will feel better.” Tom was predeceased by his dad Mike Town, his Grandma Mary Lynn and Grandpa Lloyd. He is sur- vived by his wife Phyllis of Yachats; mom Rosemary of Waldport; children Decimia of Yachats, A.J Town and fiancée Ashleigh of Wald- port, Katherine Harris and fiancée Cory of Hermiston, Donna Washington and boy- friend Chris of Umatilla, and Scott and Jordan of Yachats; his grandchildren Christo- pher Washington, Tommy Town, Ella King, and Pyper Robinson; his brother Paul Town and Rhiannon of South Dakota; and his sister Tammy Hubbard and Danny of Oregon. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 19 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Waldport Community Cen- ter, 265 Hemlock St. Cards can be mailed to P.O. Box 12, Waldport, OR 97394. DEATHS Patricia Fontaine Mason Hermiston April 13, 1934 - May 7, 2018 Patricia Fontaine Mason, 84, of Hermiston died Mon- day, May 7, 2018, in Hermiston. She was born April 13, 1934, in St. Joseph, Mo. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later time. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of final arrangements. Leave an online condolence for the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Ione man pleads to attempted sexual abuse of teen HEPPNER — Corey Scott Baker of Ione pleaded no contest last week to first-degree attempted sex- ual abuse. The Morrow County District Attorney’s Office in March 2017 charged Baker, 41, with one count each of first-degree rape and sexual abuse of a girl younger than 14. He pleaded not guilty to those charges. Baker’s jury trial was to start April 23 at the county courthouse in Heppner, according to circuit court records, but that day cut the plea bargain. Baker remains out of jail on a conditional release and must return to court next Thursday for his sentenc- ing. Court documents show the presumptive sentence is probation. Police investigate potential shooting HERMISTON — Hermiston Police are investigating a shooting that may have happened near a local hotel on April 29. Police were called for a report of a gunshot that was fired around the Best Western Inn around 2:14 a.m. Officers got to the scene and treated a 27-year- old man from Madras, who had an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet to his leg, and paramedics soon arrived. POLICE LOG TUESDAY, MAY 1 11:06 a.m. — Someone dropped off a large set of keys they found in the roadway at Southeast Fourth Street and East Hurlburt Avenue. 11:55 a.m. — A caller on South- east Eighth Street said his ex-wife put a restraining order on him, but she is now texting him and violat- ing her own order. The caller said he would like an officer to contact him. Wednesday, May 2 2:33 p.m. — A caller was told it was illegal to barbecue with bri- quettes in the city of Hermiston, and called police asking if that was true. THURSDAY, MAY 3 1:07 a.m. — A female subject said she believed she was being fol- lowed by a male subject while she was out walking near Northeast Fourth Street and East Main Street. 1:56 p.m. — A caller reported that a husky on West Madrona Ave- nue was whining in the back yard, and looked very hot and like it didn’t have shade. The caller asked the officer to check on the dog. 3:11 p.m. — A missing person was reported at Southeast 10th Street. 3:40 p.m. — A caller on East Beech Avenue said he had been scammed out of $1,600. He said the callers told his wife they were going to arrest her if she did not pay it. They paid through money gram yesterday, half yesterday and half today. They also gave out their bank account information at the Wells Fargo in Kennewick. They requested phone contact from a police officer. 9:24 p.m. — A caller requested an officer, saying someone just kicked in the door at West Standard Avenue. 10:37 p.m. — A caller said they were assaulted at Gotta Stop, on West Highland Avenue. Lamb Weston receives more funds for energy project HERMISTON HERALD For the second time in a week, Lamb Weston received a half-million dol- lar donation. On Thursday, Umatilla Electric Coopera- tive presented the company with a rebate check for completing a major ener- gy-saving project. Lamb Weston recently implemented new refrig- eration equipment, which company executives said will save 12 million kilo- watt hours annually. Proj- ect manager Brian Jackson said the new equipment has been operational for about a year, and similar technol- ogy will be implemented at the new facility, currently being built in Hermiston. “It’s a state-of-the art engine room and refrig- erating system,” Jack- son said. “It’s newer tech- nology, and requires less horsepower for the same freezing functions.” Jackson said imple- menting the new technol- ogy did not affect produc- tivity, and the only pauses in production were during planned power outages. “This is a significant portion of our process, since we’re a frozen potato production company,” he said. Steve Meyers of UEC said since 2010, Lamb Weston has participated in energy efficiency programs and has saved 34 million kilowatt hours per year. “That’s equivalent to 3,100 homes,” he said. According to UEC, Lamb Weston invested $3.5 million for efficiency upgrades, and energy sav- ings were 18 percent higher than expected. The project took 16 months to implement. Bonneville Power Administration, which supplies power for UEC, Energy Smart Industrial and Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative, were all involved with the project, as well. WORSHIP COMMUNITY SUNDAY, MAY 6 FRIDAY, MAY 4 1:53 a.m. — Someone reported a prowler on their roof at East Jen- nie Avenue. 6:31 p.m. — A caller said some- one stole a lottery ticket worth $200, and then ran behind Rite Aid. Police were unable to locate the person. 11:07 a.m. — A school called to let the reporter know that his son ran away from school at 10:45 this morn- ing, on Southwest 9th Street. The runaway, a white male, was wear- ing a black shirt, tan jogger jeans and not carrying anything. The school caught him with a vape, and he refused to empty it or empty his pockets. It’s unknown which direc- tion he went. 1:53 p.m. — A fight was reported on South First Street. 3:21 p.m. — A fight was reported on East Airport Road. 3:24 p.m. — A missing juve- nile was reported on Southeast 10th Street. 11:26 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on Southwest 9th Street. MONDAY, MAY 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 PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” Sunday School 9:15am Worship Gathering 10:30 am Children’s Church 10:30 am ON MAY 15 VOTE FOR AN EXPERIENCED AND ETHICAL LEADER 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston 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 NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AUTHORIZED AND PAID FOR BY McLEOD-SKINNER FOR OREGON • PO BOX 1894, REDMOND, OR 97756 MEDICAL DIRECTORY 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 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 Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Call Today! 541-289-5433 1060 W. Elm, Suite #115, Hermiston, OR (across from Good Shepherd Medical Center) www.apd4kidz.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm 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 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 Grace Baptist Church 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 VISION CARE COUNSELING Eye Health & Vision Care Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC 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” Optometric Physician FAMILY DENTISTRY HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & URGENT CARE Family Dentistry NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY ~ N ew Patients Welcome~ 541-567-1137 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) www.hermistonlmbc.com First United Methodist Church Hermiston 191 E. Gladys Ave , Hermiston OR Sunday Worship 11am • 541-567-3002 Nursery available Check us out on Face Book Worship Livestream at herfumc.com Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm Seventh-day Adventist Church 115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130 541-567-1837 URGENT AND FAMILY CARE 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 541-567-8161 995 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S . To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call: Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 To share your worship times call 541-278-2678
