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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A5 RECORDS OBITUARY Stanfield factory catches fire Bruce E. Allen Sweet Home November 10, 1954 - November 5, 2018 HERMISTON HERALD Crews were called on Monday to a Stanfield factory for a fire, one of several the business has had in the past two years. The 3D Idapro Solutions factory in Stanfield, which processes potatoes primarily to make dog food, had its scrubber catch fire on Monday morning. Umatilla County Fire District Battalion Chief Corey Gorham said the factory had not been operating when the fire started, and he thinks it was closed for routine maintenance. He said no one was injured. Gorham said the factory had recently installed a new fire suppression system, which was successful. “The fire suppression system is reactive to a fire,” he said. “It caught fire, and they turned it on. We didn’t spray a gallon of water.” The factory has had at least three other fires so far in 2018, as well as a few the previous year. The scrub- ber, which caught fire, is a piece of equipment that was installed to mitigate the smells that the factory emits. PHOTO BY JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN The 3D Idapro dog food plant in Stanfield had its scrubber catch on fire Monday morning. Umatilla County Fire District 1 firefighter Eldon Marcum said operations would likely have to be shut down temporarily, but the fire was under control. Port sues for damage from train derailment BOARDMAN — The Port of Morrow is suing Union Pacific Railroad and Pacific Ethanol Colum- bia for nearly $340,000 for a train derailment last September. Patrick Gregg, attorney for the port, filed the plead- ing on Aug. 3 in Morrow County, according to circuit court records, and Union Pacific and Pacific Ethanol received their copies four days later. The two compa- nies have yet to respond to the court filing. Pacific Ethanol operates a fuel ethanol manufacturing facility at the port in Board- man. Union Pacific operates trains that deliver the corn for the biofuel. According to the pleading, a train carry- ing corn for Pacific Ethanol arrived at the plant on Sept. 15, 2017. Frontier Rail employ- ees took control of the locomotive when the train crossed from Union Pacif- ic’s mainline onto the port’s tracks, and Pacific Ethanol employees the next day unloaded the corn through a door on the underside of each railcar. After the unloading, Frontier Rail moved the train and returned its con- trol to Union Pacific, but the train remained on port tracks. That afternoon, five empty railcars derailed. The port in the lawsuit accused Pacific Ethanol’s employ- ees of failing to close one or more of the bottom doors, which caught and dragged on the tracks. The port repaired the tracks at a cost of $39,944.47 and received no compensation. Crews also moved 14 other Union Pacific railcars from the crash site. Those cars remain on port property, according to the pleading, in spite of the port’s demands for the rail- road company to move them. The port seeks $299,250 or $75 per car per day, for stor- ing the cars. In all, the port seeks $339,194.47 plus attorney fees and court costs. The cir- cuit court has yet to set any dates in the case. Gregg had no comment. A representative for Pacific Ethanol did not return call by deadline Thursday. Union Pacific issued the following statement: “Both parties have been in contact with one another and are working to resolve this.” Bruce Allen of Sweet Home, Ore., passed away unexpectedly on Novem- ber 5, 2018. He was 63 years old. Bruce is survived by his wife Kathy, their three sons Phillip, Harry and Bryon, his mother Yvonne Cook of Salem, Ore., his father Clair Allen Allen of Reedsport, Ore., brother Randy Allen of Lebanon, Ore., and four beautiful grandchildren he loved very much. Bruce was born in Lebanon, Ore., on November 10, 1954. He graduated in 1972 from Lebanon High School and worked as a diesel mechanic throughout his career. On April 4, 1979, he married Kathy and they moved to northeast Oregon. The family pur- chased a 24-acre ranch in Hermiston, Ore., called the “Silver Rose Ranch.” He loved the country life and all that came with it. He owned and operated a successful truck repair business for 14 years. After closing his repair business, he had a rewarding and enjoyable career at Strebin Farms. He was an active mem- ber of the Umatilla Vol- unteer Fire Department, and he took great pride in service to his com- munity. After 30 years in Hermiston, Bruce and Kathy returned to Sweet Home to be closer to family. Bruce was a devoted husband, father and grand- father. He enjoyed all things outdoors and loved camp- ing with his family. He enjoyed target shooting, and hunting of all forms to include deer, elk and duck. All who knew him found him with the biggest smile when he was behind the wheel of his Jeep and was always looking for the next person to give a ride. But, he was always happi- est when he was with his family, no matter where that happened to be. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all that knew him. A funeral service was held 11 a.m. Monday, November 12 at the Hus- ton-Jost Funeral Home in Lebanon, Ore. After the service, there will be a cel- ebration of life and recep- tion at Waterloo Park, just outside Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be provided to National Fallen Fire Fighters Foun- dation (www.firehero. org). DEATH NOTICES Local firefighters on their way to battle deadly California blaze Crews from Umatilla County went to Chico last week to fight Camp Fire By JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN HERMISTON HERALD Firefighters from Umatilla County are in California, helping battle a blaze that has been called one of the most destructive in state history. Three UCFD personnel were dis- patched to Chico last weekend. Battalion Chief Ed Clark and fire- fighters Jessie Brown and Chance Mikaelsen were assigned to the Camp Fire, which, as of Monday, had burned more than 113,000 acres, 6,400 homes, and killed 29 people. It is the largest of three major fires currently burning in California. As of Monday, it was 25 percent contained. The cause of the Camp Fire, in Butte County, has not yet been identified. UCFD Battalion Chief Corey Gorham said the UCFD crew was assigned to 24-hour on, 24-hour off shifts, and that they are working with a task force that includes Central Ore- gon and Union County crews. Gorham said whenever a major fire occurs, the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office sends out requests to local departments, who determine which of their personnel can go assist. Gorham said firefighters have to be able to commit to a 14-day assign- ment, which limits the number of peo- ple who can go. Firefighters who have assisted at other out-of-state fires recently are at the bottom of the list. Gorham said UCFD sent fire- fighters to California around this time last year for other wildfires, but that was the only other time he could recall sending personnel out of state. The firefighters are compen- sated overtime for their out-of-state service. Another massive wildfire burning in the state, the Wollsey Fire near Ven- tura, has scorched more than 91,500 acres since Thursday, and killed two people. Firefighters are working to contain several smaller blazes around the state as well. Brenda E. Roberts Car thief crashes near Boardman Hermiston March 24, 1970 - Nov. 12, 2018 A car allegedly stolen from Board- man was involved in a police pursuit that ended in a crash Sunday night. According to the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop in Boardman about 7:45 p.m. The driver did not stop, and the deputy pursued the vehicle westbound onto Interstate 84. During the chase a resident called to report the vehicle stolen, and dep- uties determined it was the same vehicle. The car crashed and the driver, Jef- frey Scott Connors, 41, was ejected. Life Flight was called but was unable to respond due to weather condi- tions, and Connors was transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center by ground ambulance. Connors was convicted in Sep- tember of fourth-degree assault and menacing, which constituted domes- tic violence. He was scheduled for sentencing on Nov. 8. That incident took place in Clackamas County. Connors had previously been living in Arizona. The interstate was closed during cleanup near the rest stop outside of Boardman at mile marker 161. Boardman Police Department and Oregon State Police assisted. Icy conditions were reported on roads in Morrow County on Monday morning. Brenda E. Roberts, 48, of Hermiston died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Hermiston. She was born March 24, 1970, in Sycamore, Ill. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condo- lence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Kathy L. Grissom Hermiston July 11, 1942 - Nov. 4, 2018 Kathy L. Grissom, 76, of Hermiston died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at her home. She was born July 11, 1942, in Kokomo, Indiana. A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 from 2-4 p.m. at the ARC Build- ing in Hermiston. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence book at burns- mortuaryhermiston.com. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston OCT. 30, 2018 BOWMAN — Ashley D. Freel and Brody L. Bow- man of Hermiston: a girl, Hayeslee Ray Nicole Bowman. CONNELL — Rachel D. Haworth and Justin D. Con- nell of Boardman: a boy, Jaxxon Lee Connell. NOV. 1, 2018 CARRILLO PABLO — Martha Pablo and Hec- tor Carrillo of Hermiston: a girl, Yuleimy Alva Carrillo Pablo. HORNING — Brandi L. Horning and Riley J. Horn- ing of Hermiston: a girl, Hayden Lee Horning. COURTS Sentences PENDLETON — The follow- ing sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Christopher Scott Paul, 28, Umatilla (TRCI), pleaded guilty to Possession of Meth- amphetamine: sentenced to $500 fine and 6 months driv- er’s license suspension. MISDEMEANOR •Layton Gene Winebarg- er, 20, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Possession of Con- trolled Substance (Schedule II): sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, $200 fine and $2,800 fine-sus- pended; pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 2 days jail, 178 days jail-suspend- ed, 2 years probation, $1,255 fine, $1,000 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs. •Fausto Enrique Franco Tor- res, 54, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sentenced to 30 days jail, 150 days jail-suspended, 2 years pro- bation, 80 hours community service, $1,255 fine, $2,000 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees. Suits Filed PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (in- terest, court costs and fees not listed): •Discover Bank vs. Michelle Weber of Hermiston: seeks $7,219.97. •Discover Bank vs. Bruce A. Doty of Hermiston: seeks $2,056.97. •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Erika Sandoval Camach of Hermiston: seeks $2,988.15. •Capital One Bank vs. Inez Tenorio of Hermiston: seeks $2,973.59. •Webcollex LLC dba CKS Fi- nancial vs. Robert Harris of Hermiston: seeks $2,533.76. •Cach LLC vs. Heriberto Pinto of Hermiston: seeks $4,691.74. •Capital One Bank vs. Efren Nava of Umatilla: seeks $5,723.02. •Discover Bank vs. Rebec- ca J. Day of Umatilla: seeks $3,842.44. •Bank of America N.A. vs. Candice M. Carlson of Uma- tilla: seeks $4,270.36. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Maria T. Hernandez of Boardman: seeks $704.96. •OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. McKenzie B. Davis Kadlec: seeks $3,161.60. •Credits Inc. vs. Regina Agu- ilera (Rodriguez) and Sergio Aguilera of Umatilla: seeks $5,652.60. •Credits Inc. vs. Joseph G. and Hannah Williams of Hermiston: seeks $812.33. •Credits Inc. vs. Martin Ayala of Hermiston: seeks $690.21. •Credits Inc. vs. Martha Ro- driguez of Hermiston: seeks $2,081.51. •Credits Inc. vs. Terry D. and Kristen Iverson of Hermis- ton: seeks $5,127.88. •Credits Inc. vs. Elyuth and Cornel Tatar of Hermiston: seeks $1,104.40. •Credits Inc. vs. Lizeth Al- varez of Umatilla: seeks $832.72. •Citibank vs. Antonio Sanchez of Hermiston: seeks $2,589.04. •Midland Funding vs. Samuel Sams: $2,398.48. LLC seeks •Craig Criddle of Utah vs. Southgate Village Apart- ments of Hermiston: seeks $567,267.37. •Divorces Cesar De La Paz Romo, 26, and Maria Del Socorro Gar- cia, 28, both of Hermiston. Christopher James Clarke, 22, and McKenzie Marie Ru- loph, 19, both of Stanfield. Howard Thomas Murphy, 63, and Rebecca Annette Morris, 63, both of Umatilla. Michael Alfred Neubert, 19, and Brianne Taylor Bishop, 19, both of Hermiston. Are You a Survivor of Lung Lung Prostate Lung or Prostate Prostate Cancer? PENDLETON — Divorce de- crees were signed in Umatil- la County Courts for: Sadie Lynn Shattuck of Hermiston and Austin Ford Turley of Umatilla. Marriages PENDLETON — Marriage li- censes have been registered in Umatilla County for: Patrick Phillip Laird, 30, of Umatilla and Zina Melanie Earhart, 41, of Portland. David Anders Bjurlin, 32, of Umatilla and Elizabeth Ann Hoover, 29, of Pasco, Wash. Jesus Ramon Gastelum, 34, of Umatilla and Teresa De Jesus Morfin Sanchez, 35, of Pasco. Michael Brandon Hughes, 32, of Umatilla and Leslie Ann Werner, 62, of Victoria, Texas. Lung Prostate You are invited to take part in an interview (in person or by phone) . We want to learn about your views & experiences. • What you share with us will be kept confidential • You will receive $25 in cash or a gift card Participants must: • Have been diagnosed on January 1, 2015 or more recently • Live in a rural county in Oregon To learn more, please contact Kathy Blaustein at 541-737-4705 or kathy.blaustein@oregonstate.edu This study, titled “Experiences of Breast, Prostate, and Lung Cancer Survivors in Rural Oregon,” is led by Dr. Sheryl Thorburn from the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University and is funded by the National Cancer Institute.
