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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.
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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.
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