WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018
BIRTHS
RECORDS
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OBITUARIES
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
Jesse M. Andermatt
NOV. 5, 2018
Irrigon
January 5, 1956 - November 14, 2018
MEADE — Alesia W. Meade and Calvin D. Meade of
Hermiston: a boy, Colton David Meade.
NOV. 6, 2018
DIAZ RODRIGUEZ — Gabriela Rodriguez and Luis J.
Diaz of Hermiston: a boy, Leonardo Diaz Rodriguez.
NOV. 7, 2018
RIDER — Rebecca L. Rider and Joshua A. Rider of
Hermiston: a boy, Wesley Allen Rider.
VILLEGAS — Angellean M. Jester and Luis M. Ville-
gas of Boardman: a girl, Mia Katalina Villegas.
NOV. 8, 2018
SMITH — Haley Murray and Tyler Smith of Hermiston:
a boy, Hudsen Henry Ray Smith.
NOV. 10, 2018
CHRISTIANSEN — Makayla D. Peters and Christo-
pher R. Christiansen of Hermiston: a boy, Braxton Dwain
Christiansen.
POLICE LOG
Wednesday, Nov. 14
1:33 a.m. — There was a suicidal
subject at Northeast Fourth Street.
Thursday, Nov. 15
1:34 a.m. — A domestic distur-
bance was reported on West Ridge-
way Avenue.
Friday, Nov. 16
6:24 a.m. — There was a cold
domestic disturbance, and a sui-
cidal subject reported at East Jennie
Avenue.
7:17 a.m. — There was a domes-
tic disturbance reported on Southwest
10th Street.
10:06 a.m. — A runaway was
reported on Southwest Seventh Street.
11:42 a.m. — A caller reported a
male prowler hanging around the
school district parking lot on West
Orchard Avenue, around the windows.
Another caller reported a prowler in
the same area three hours later, and
chased them off. Police were unable to
locate the prowler both times.
Saturday, Nov. 17
1:33 a.m. — There was a fight at
East Main Street.
4:46 p.m. — A suicidal subject was
reported on Southwest 10th Place.
6:31 p.m. — A fight was reported
on North First Street.
Sunday, Nov. 18
1:40 a.m — Two women were
fighting on East Main St. No weapons
were involved.
COURTS
Sentences
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing sentences have been
imposed in Umatilla County
courts:
FELONY
•Alejandro Flores Escalera,
22, Boardman, pleaded guilty
to Assault III: sentenced to 3
years probation, 180 sanc-
tion units, 90 maximum jail
units, 100 hours communi-
ty service, $500 fine, $1,500
fine-suspended and restitu-
tion to be determined.
•Jacob Michael Spaulding,
40, Umatilla, pleaded guilty
to Fleeing or Attempt to
Elude Police: sentenced to
180 days jail, 1 year post-pris-
on supervision, $200 fine
and 90 days driver’s license
suspension; pleaded guilty
to Reckless Driving and Reck-
lessly Endangering Another:
sentenced to $100 fine and
90 days driver’s license sus-
pension for each count.
MISDEMEANOR
Thompson of Umatilla: seeks
$353.21.
•Bank of America N.A. vs.
Michael F. Grove: seeks
$4,643.88.
•Discover Bank vs. Jack
Richard Purchase: seeks
$9,081.74.
•Bank of America N.A. vs.
Kimberley Ann Foote: seeks
$21,256.21.
•Midland Funding LLC vs.
Luke Clark: seeks $846.01.
•The Bluffs Owners Associa-
tion Inc. vs. Noe Arevalo Gil:
seeks $1,015.56.
•Ray Klein Inc. dba Profes-
sional Credit Service vs. Seli-
na Riggs of Hermiston: seeks
$455.54.
•Ray Klein Inc. dba Profes-
sional Credit Service vs.
Misty L. Wilkinson of Hermis-
ton: seeks $1,535.32.
•Ray Klein Inc. dba Profes-
sional Credit Service vs. Jo-
anne Williams of Umatilla:
seeks $411.43.
•Arnulfa Delacruz Ramirez,
38, Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to DUII: sentenced to 3 days
jail, 177 days jail-suspended,
2 years probation, 80 hours
community service, $1,255
fine, $1,000 fine-suspended
and 1 year driver’s license
suspension, plus court costs
and fees (termination of Di-
version Program); pleaded
guilty to Recklessly Endan-
gering Another Person: sen-
tenced
•Credits Inc. vs. Leilani A.
and Lloyd Pratt of Hermiston:
seeks $743.14.
•Bobby Dean Christiansen,
34, Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to DUII: sentenced to 30 days
jail, 150 days jail-suspended,
2 years probation, 80 hours
community service, $1,505
fine and $1,250 fine-sus-
pended.
•Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Jose Delapaz
of Hermiston: judgment for
$5,250.15.
Suits Filed
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been filed in
Umatilla County courts (in-
terest, court costs and fees
not listed):
Judgments
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing judgments have been
rendered in Umatilla County
courts (interest, court costs
and fees not listed):
•Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Anita M. Craw-
ford: judgment for $3,283.29.
•Credits Inc. vs. Peggy S.
and Dean Harris of Umatilla:
judgment for $1,996.57.
•Credits Inc. vs. Julia Munoz
of Hermiston: judgment for
$5,045.45.
•Credits Inc. vs. Teofilo C.
Ruiz and Celina Gomez Ruiz
of Hermiston: judgment for
$6,061.86.
•Credits Inc. vs. Christopher
Foreman of Hermiston: seeks
$513.97.
•Credits Inc. vs. Natalia E.
Rosales of Hermiston: judg-
ment for $877.17.
•Credits Inc. vs. Eliodora
S. Navarrete of Hermiston:
seeks $1,516.29.
•Credits Inc. vs. Joseph A.
Munkers of Irrigon: judg-
ment for $598.35.
•Credits Inc. vs. Eric W. Han-
sen of Hermiston: seeks
$1,109.45.
•Credits Inc. vs. Saul Solorza-
no and Norma Ceballos Sol-
orzano of Hermiston: judg-
ment for $3,074.07.
•Credits Inc. vs. Mathew and
Nicole Estabrook of Hermis-
ton: seeks $484.19.
•Credits Inc. vs. Anthony
Moore of Hermiston: seeks
$1,301.92.
•Credits Inc. vs. Nichole J.
and Chad W. Childers of
Umatilla: seeks $6,351.07.
•Collection Bureau of Wal-
la Walla vs. Mitcheal H.
•Credits Inc. vs. Juan C. Ceja
of Hermiston: judgment for
$1,083.53.
Marriages
PENDLETON — Marriage li-
censes have been registered
in Umatilla County for:
Benjamin Lee McCarl, 28,
and Ashley Madison George,
23, both of Umatilla.
Newman graduates from Pacific University
FOREST GROVE —
Sarah Newman of Hermis-
ton graduated from Pacific
University with a master’s
degree in physician assistant
studies.
Founded in 1849, Pacific
University is a nationally
recognized university offer-
ing undergraduate, graduate
and professional programs
in the arts & sciences, busi-
ness, education, optometry,
and health professions.
Jesse M. Andermatt was Mill City, Ore.; broth-
born on January 5, 1956, ers: Vic Andermatt, Bend,
in Modesto, California. Ore., Vince Andermatt,
He died on November 14, Castroville, Texas, and
2018, at his home in Irri- Doug Andermatt, Salem,
gon, Oregon, at the
Ore.; six grandchil-
dren; and numerous
age of 62 years.
nieces and nephews.
Jesse was raised
Jesse was pre-
by his parents Val
ceded in death by
and Karen Ander-
matt in California
his mother, Karen
until 1972 when they
Andermatt,
sis-
ter Valerie Stock-
moved to Mill City,
ton and mother of
Oregon. He gradu- Andermatt
ated from Santiam
his children Deana
High School in the class of Fountain.
1974. Jesse worked in the
A celebration of life
logging industry for over potluck gathering will be
20 years. He moved to Irri- held on Sunday, December
gon, Oregon, in 2005 to be 2, 2018, at noon at Stokes
with his family where he Landing Senior Center,
has lived since.
195 Opal Place, Irrigon,
Jesse has worked at Oregon.
Shearers in Hermiston
Those who wish may
for the past 10 years. He make contributions in Jes-
enjoyed riding motorcy- se’s memory to Burns
cles, being with his fam- Mortuary of Hermiston,
ily and playing with his P.O. Box 289, Hermiston,
grandchildren.
OR 97838.
He is survived by his
Please sign the online
daughter Jaimee Simmons condolence book at burns-
and husband Kurt, Irrigon, mortuaryhermiston.com
Arrangements by Burns
Ore.; son Jacob Andermatt
and wife Tammy, Irrigon, Mortuary of Hermiston,
Ore.; father Val Andermatt, Oregon.
Mary Elaine Moss
Stanfield
April 28, 1948 - November 16, 2018
Mary Elaine Moss died
November 16, 2018, at
Legacy Emanuel Hospital
in Portland, Oregon. She
was preceded in death by
her parents, James and Vir-
ginia Bryson.
Mary was born in Kalis-
pell, Montana, on April 28,
1948. She married Don
Moss July 18, 1987, in
Reno, Nevada. She worked
many years at Lamb
Weston and eventually
retired and did child care
in her home. She loved
caring for the little chil-
dren. Recently she retired
to spend more time with
her husband, family and
friends.
Mary loved to crochet
and knit and enjoyed shar-
ing her crafts with fam-
ily and friends. One of her
passions was working with
flowers, gardening, and
yard art. Mary was a mem-
ber of the Stanfield Moose
Lodge and the Eagles in
Pendleton.
Mary was also an excel-
lent cook; her specialty
was pickled asparagus and
jalapeño poppers.
Mary was a kind-
hearted, gentle soul and
was always eager to help
anyone in need. Her gener-
ous spirit will be missed by
all of those who loved her.
Mary is survived by
her husband Don their two
children, Cindy and Dar-
rell Moss, grandchildren
Dakata, Wyatt, Melissa,
Casey, Emily, Jeffery
and Kaylee, and seven
great-grandchildren.
At her request, there
will be no graveside or
funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, dona-
tions can be made to Doer-
nbecher Children’s Hospi-
tal in Portland, Oregon.
DEATH NOTICES
Jeremy Hansen
Pendleton
Aug. 12, 1963 - Nov. 14, 2018
Jeremy Hansen, 55, of Pendleton died Wednesday,
Nov. 14, 2018, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1963.
Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Pendleton.
Troy D. Stolz
Hermiston
Nov. 18, 1950 - Nov. 13, 2018
Troy D. Stolz, 67, of Hermiston, died Tuesday, Nov.
13, 2018 at his home. He was born Nov.18, 1950, in John
Day. A private family gathering will be held. Arrange-
ments by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Sign the online condolence book at www.burnsmortu-
aryhermiston.com.
Last-minute volunteer
surge allows Warming
Station to open
HERMISTON HERALD
The Hermiston Warm-
ing Station opened on
Monday after all.
The nonprofit emer-
gency shelter had pushed
out its opening date to Dec.
1 due to a shortage of vol-
unteers. But after adding
an extra round of trainings
over the weekend, the shel-
ter got a last-minute surge
of volunteers and is able
to staff the shelter from
now through the end of
February.
The shelter is in a house
at 1075 S. Hwy 395, across
from Tower Apartments.
Board chair Teesie Hill
said last year it served 84
different people through-
out the winter, from home-
less residents to stranded
travelers to families whose
heat went out.
The warming station
does not serve meals, but
does provide guests with
small snacks and hot drinks
like coffee and cider. Dona-
tions of those items, along
with cleaning supplies,
laundry supplies, toiletries,
ear plugs, socks, gloves
and hand warmers are wel-
come. To donate, call 360-
508-4523 to arrange for a
drop-off time.
For updates on the
Hermiston Warming Sta-
tion, visit its Facebook
page.
EO FILE PHOTO
A crew cans IPA on the floor of Ordnance Brewing on
March 30, 2017 in Boardman during the brewery’s first run
of canned beer.
Oregon governor takes
alcohol tax increase
‘off the table’
By CLAIRE WITHYCOMBE
CAPITAL BUREAU
SALEM — Tax hikes on beer, cider and wine are “off
the table,” Gov. Kate Brown said Friday.
The Oregon Health Authority wanted to increase taxes
on beer, wine and cider by 10 percent, which officials said
could raise nearly half a billion dollars over two years.
The agency also proposed significant tobacco tax
increases as a strategy to deter tobacco’s use and improve
public health.
The Health Authority’s proposal became public two
weeks before Brown was re-elected. Her office at the time
declined to say whether she supported boosting alcohol
taxes.
That changed Friday.
“I’ve been saying nothing’s off the table,” Brown said,
“But that one’s off the table.”
The health department said Friday its current efforts
to prevent alcohol abuse don’t require additional money
to continue.
“Director Allen asked staff for budget ideas to encour-
age input and creative thinking,” Robb Cowie, a spokes-
man for the Oregon Health Authority, said in a written
statement. “The beer and wine tax proposal was suggested
as one of many ideas to address alcohol overconsumption
as part of the Oregon Health Authority’s ongoing preven-
tion efforts, which do not depend on additional revenue to
continue.”
The state hasn’t increased beer taxes since 1977 or
taxes on wine since 1983.
But the money such increases would generate isn’t
worth the fight, Brown said.
“The challenge for that particular arena is that we just
don’t get enough bang for the buck,” Brown said, “That
it is, really, it’s a tough fight in the Legislature and we’re
not likely to be success-
ful at the ballot.”
Craft beer and fine
wine are big business in
Oregon.
Over the past 10
years, the alcohol indus-
try has added more jobs
than the high-tech sec-
tor, state economists
say.
But Oregonians are
also suffering more
from
alcohol-related
ailments. Alcohol over-
use is the state’s third
most common cause
of preventable death.
Related deaths in Ore-
gon have climbed about
38 percent since 2001.
The governor said
she would support
higher taxes on tobacco.
The Health Author-
ity’s proposal to do
just that would raise
an estimated $293 mil-
Kate Brown,
lion over two years
Governor
through a $2 per pack
tax on cigarettes, a tax
on “inhalant delivery
systems” such as e-cig-
arettes, and removal
of the 50-cent limit on
taxes per cigar.
Two years ago, Brown unsuccessfully proposed raising
cigarette taxes by 85 cents per pack. The state tax remains
at $1.33 per pack.
Brown plans to release her recommended state budget
for the next two years on Nov. 28.
The governor wouldn’t say whether that would include
higher tobacco taxes, but said she supports the concept
and thinks it could help fund the Oregon Health Plan.
“I believe strongly that increased tobacco … revenue
needs to be part of the solution in developing a compre-
hensive, sustainable funding source for the Oregon Health
Plan,” Brown said.
The health plan is the state’s Medicaid program. It’s
facing an $830 million shortfall in the next two-year
budget.
“I believe strongly
that increased
tobacco …
revenue needs to be
part of the solution
in developing a
comprehensive,
sustainable funding
source for the
Oregon Health
Plan.”
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