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RECORDS/NEWS Wednesday, december 11, 2019 OBITUARIES HermIsTOnHeraLd.cOm • A5 BIRTHS Lorna Louene (Haynes) Landry Hermiston March 7, 1934 — December 4, 2019 Louene is survived by Lorna Louene (Haynes) Landry of Hermiston, Ore- her niece and nephews gon, was born on March 7, Lauri and Dwayne Huxoll 1934, in Baker City, Oregon, of Hermiston, Ore., Louis to Louis and Geor- Haynes and Mila gia (Ferguson) Pallares of Vernal, Haynes. She died Utah, and Mike on December 4, and Laura Mal- lory of La Grande, 2019, in Hermis- ton, Oregon, at the Ore., and numer- ous great-nieces age of 85 years. Louene grad- and -nephews. uated from La She was pre- ceded in death by Grande High Landry her husband Rich- School in 1952 ard (Dick) Landry, and pursued her parents Louis and love of nursing, Georgia Haynes, graduating as a brother and sis- registered nurse in ter-in-law Joe and 1957. Upon grad- uating she met Verna Haynes and Richard Landry, a her niece Terry pilot in the United (Mallory) Decker. States Air Force, A private fam- ily burial will be and they were married. They spent time in the Hermiston Cemetery, overseas in Guam and Pan- Hermiston, Oregon. ama before moving back Those who wish may to La Grande in the early make contributions in 1970s. Louene’s memory to Vange Richard (Dick) Landry John Memorial Hospice at was offered a job with Pend- 645 W. Orchard Ave., Suite leton Grain Growers in 300, Hermiston, OR 97838. Hermiston and Louene went Please share memories of to work for Good Shepherd Louene with her family at Hospital where she worked www.burnsmortuaryhermis- ton.com. Arrangements by until she retired in 2003. She had a love for horses Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton, Oregon. and the outdoors. Oregon State Police photo Oregon State Police responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 730 on Dec. 4. One man dead in Highway 730 crash HermIsTOn HeraLd A two-vehicle crash resulted in one death on Highway 730 on Dec. 4. A 1990 Ford F-150 pickup truck headed west near milepost 202 crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a 2011 Volvo semi-truck driven by Steven Unruh, 64, of Nampa, Idaho, according to a preliminary investigation conducted by the Oregon State Police. OSP troopers responded to the scene at around 8:40 p.m., according to a press release. Police said the driver of the pickup, Jorge Antonio Ramirez-Aguilar, 29, of Cinebar, Wash., suffered fatal injuries. The crash resulted in a four-hour highway closure. Unruh was taken to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston. Lois Roberta (Crow) Horton Pendleton April 7, 1932 — December 1, 2019 Lois Roberta (Crow) Lois enjoyed knitting, Horton passed away with crocheting, reading and her family by her side on spending time with her December 1, 2019, at Kadlec family. Hospital in Rich- Lois is sur- land, Wash., after vived by her son a short illness. Bruce Watten- Lois was born burger, wife Shan on April 7, 1932, and their children, in Pendleton, Ore., Allyson Clark the daughter of and Kyle Watten- burger of Red- John Crow and mond, Ore., and Mildred (Bow- man) Crow. daughter Rhonda Lois worked Horton Walker, hus- in federal service band Eli Walker for 33 years. She started at Sr., children Eli Walker Jr. Umatilla Army Depot, fol- and daughter Mindy Hobbs lowed by Herlong Army of Sparks, Nev. Lois also Depot, Federal Job Infor- enjoyed her eight great mation Center, the U.S. For- grandchildren. est Service and finally back Funeral arrangements are at Umatilla Army Depot, in care of Pendleton Pioneer where she retired. Chapel and donations may In retirement, Lois vol- be made in Lois’ name to unteered with the National Kick’n Cancer-New Begin- Active and Retired Fed- nings (KCNB) at P.O. Box eral Employees (NARFE), 1362, Pendleton, OR 97801. Kick’n Cancer-New Begin- A graveside service was nings and the Umatilla held at Olney Cemetery on County Historical Society. Friday, December 6 at 1 p.m. POLICE LOG Tuesday, December 3 4:23 p.m.— Someone on the phone with emergency dis- patch was upset when asked for personal information and hung up the phone. Wednesday, December 4 2:01 a.m.— A lone skateboard- er disrupted traffic on Highway 395 near the Hermiston Plaza. 11:37 a.m.— A juvenile was cit- ed for shoplifting at Dollar Tree. 2:17 p.m.— A man called police to report he may have a runaway with him. 4:01 p.m.— A man brought a lost chihuahua in a pink sweat- er to the police department. 6:54 p.m.— Police were unable to locate a loose horse on East Jennie Avenue an Northeast Sixth Street. 7:02 p.m.— A missing person was reported on Manzanita Place. Thursday, December 5 12:22 a.m.— Police were un- able to locate a fight reported on Southwest 11th Street. 8:40 a.m.— A domestic distur- bance was reported on West Ridgeway Avenue. 10:19 a.m.— Police took a report for graffiti on the left side of a residential complex on Northwest 11th Street. 12:41 p.m.— A woman wanted to consult an officer after her son was suspended from school for having a knife. 3:35 p.m.— A burglary oc- curred on East Gladys Avenue. 3:46 p.m.— Police made an arrest following a domestic disturbance which occurred on North First Street. 4:55 p.m.— A woman request- ed extra patrol around South- west 13th Place due to theft and damage that was “getting out of control” in that area. Friday, December 6 12:04 a.m.— An assault was reported on West Sunland Avenue. 9:19 a.m.— An assault was re- ported on East Beech Avenue. 1:20 p.m.— Someone called the police to say they saw a man with an active circuit court warrant headed northbound on Highway 395 near Sunset Elementary school. Police were unable to locate him. 9:59 p.m.— A car with no lights hit three other cars and drove off towards McDonald’s on North First Street. 11:34 p.m.— A report of a theft in progress on North First Street resulted in a citation. Saturday, December 7 8:45 a.m.— An alpaca was at large on Northeast Willow Court. 9:11 p.m.— A 25-year-old male caused a disturbance on Northwest Third Street. Sunday, December 8 5:11 p.m.— A domestic disturbance was reported on Northwest 12th Street. 8:03 p.m — A domestic disturbance was reported on Northwest 11th Street. Monday, December 9 1:22 p.m. — A caller reported that someone in the area of Elm Avenue and Northeast Fourth Street was going 15 mph in a 25 mph zone, trying to make him angry. 2:57 p.m. — Someone report- ed their son has been missing since Saturday. 5:08 p.m. — A domestic dis- turbance was reported on East Autumn Avenue. Staff photo by Ben Lonergan A three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck, a white Toyota Tacoma and a gray Chevrolet Suburban interrupted traffic along Highway 395 on Thursday evening. Crash halts traffic on Highway 395 HermIsTOn HeraLd A three-vehicle crash interrupted rush-hour traffic along Highway 395 on Thursday evening. According to Oregon State Police, a Toyota Tacoma driven by Connie Winks, 49, of Pilot Rock, was stopped on Highway 395 northbound between Sturgis Street and Baggett Lane to turn left into a local car dealership. The vehicle was behind a semi-truck, driven by Wesley McArthur, 40, of Alberta, Canada. A Chevy Suburban driven by Michael Duke Gig- nac, 33, struck the Toyota Tacoma from behind. Gignac was attempting to pass the semi-truck and didn’t see the vehicle, according to OSP. OSP troopers responded to the scene after 4:40 p.m. and cleared the area near 6 p.m. There were no injuries involved in the crash, through Winks and the passengers that accompanied her were shaken. “(Oregon Department of Transportation) needs to put a turn lane here,” Winks said. She and her daughter and grandson were headed to the car dealership to possibly purchase a vehicle. Winks said that when Gignac struck their vehicle, it spun twice on the road. “It all happened so fast,” she said. OSP did not say whether any citations were issued. The vehicles driven by Gignac and Winks were both towed off the scene. The resulting traffic also caused a hit and run crash. No injuries were reported. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston NOV. 25, 2019 BITHER — Becky Bither and Harry Bither of Herm- iston: a boy, Tate Allan Bither. WARRICK — Mikayla L. Sparks and Austin J. War- rick of Irrigon: a boy, Creedence Jay Warrick. NOV. 28, 2019 RAMIREZ PEREZ — Martha Perez Ahilon and Martin Ramirez Matias of Hermiston: a girl, Genesis Esther Ramirez Perez. NOV. 29, 2019 HERRERA — Natasha L. Van Fossen and Manuel G. Herrera Jr. of Hermiston: a girl, Jasmine Arias Herrera. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton DEC. 2, 2019 CHRISTY — Brooke L. Christy and Michael F. Christy of Hermiston: a girl, Janice Jean-Ann Christy. COURTS Sentences PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Miriah Ann Withers Elwell, 28, Stanfield, pleaded guilty to Delivery of Heroin: sen- tenced to 2 years probation, 120 sanction units, 60 max- imum jail units, 100 hours community service, $500 fine and $1,500 fine-suspended. •Cassandra Darlene Ross, 29, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Possession of Metham- phetamine: sentenced to 18 months probation, 90 sanc- tion units, 30 maximum jail units, 60 hours community service and $2,000 fine-sus- pended. •Terrance Spencer, 26, Umatilla (TRCI), pleaded no contest to Aggravated Harassment: sentenced to 25 months Oregon DOC, 2 years post-prison supervision and $200 fine. Suits Filed PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Portfolio Recovery Asso- ciates LLC s. Chad V. Arm- strong of Hermiston: seeks $3,130.92. •Portfolio Recovery Associ- ates LLC vs. Ramon Dova- lina of Hermiston: seeks $2,478.84. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Sher- rie Winks of Stanfield: seeks $1,146.56. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Casey Baker of Boardman: seeks $1,419.64. •Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC vs. Llanira Samora of Hermiston: seeks $1,400.33. •Velocity Investments LLC vs. Jennifer L. Gilcher of Hermis- ton: seeks $6,959.10. •Midland Credit Man- agement Inc. vs. Kelley Hoskins of Hermiston: seeks $1,983.53. •Umpqua Bank vs. Benjamine R. Hoffman: seeks $1,025.80. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Agustin Cano of Hermiston: seeks $755.41. •Second Round Sub LLC vs. Natalie K. Lytton of Hermis- ton: seeks $1,438.43. Judgments PENDLETON — The follow- ing judgments have been rendered in Umatilla Coun- ty courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Midland Funding LLC vs. Diane Goatsen: judgment for $1,409.61. •Midland Funding LLC vs. Youbany Razon of Umatilla: judgment for $1,598.32. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Rose A. and David Benton of Hermiston: judg- ment for $714.89. •Credits Inc. vs. Kruz S. Bar- fuss of Hermiston: judgment for $1,815.26. •Credits Inc. vs. Amanda and Levi Kauffman of Hermiston: judgment for $2,548.85. •Credits Inc. vs. Teofilo Ruiz Castaneda of Hermiston: judgment for $4,751.42. •Credits Inc. vs. Laura and John Calhoun of Umatilla: judgment for $9,633.67. •Credits Inc. vs. Victoria Hernandez of Hermiston: judgment for $808.96. •Credits Inc. vs. Esther (Lesther) A. Fuentes Lopez of Irrigon: judgment for $2,209.32. •Credits Inc. vs. Diana M. Fogg of Hermiston: judg- ment for $634.94. •North American Recovery Inc. vs. James Schell of Uma- tilla: judgment for $1,051.61. •Credits Inc. vs. Angel Darien Leyva of Hermiston: judg- ment for $3,441.39. •Credits Inc. vs. Michael Fig of Umatilla: judgment for $1,846.07. •Credits Inc. vs. Ashley E. Browning of Hermiston: judgment for $3,894.29. •Credits Inc. vs. Natalia E. Ro- sales of Hermiston: judgment for $3,771.99. •Credits Inc. vs. Katherine L. Robinson of Hermiston: judg- ment for $2,041.16. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Juanita and Daniel Sinnett of Board- man: judgment for $1,194.15. •United Finance Co. vs. Omar Luna Guijarro of Boardman: judgment for $1,902.46. Divorces PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Ellen Louis Faulkner of Uma- tilla and Cory E. Faulkner of Hermiston. Marriages PENDLETON — Marriage li- censes have been registered in Umatilla County for: Rosa Emma Umana, 48, and Jose Luis Gualip, 58, both of Hermiston. Ana Maria Cadenas, 34, and Cesar Rodriguez Castillo, 33, both of Hermiston. Randell Leroy Dickenson II, 35, and Melissa Rayann Littrell, 33, both of Hermis- ton. Hermiston City Council approves discount on water rates for low-income residents By JADE MCDOWELL neWs edITOr The Hermiston City Council made it easier for low-income residents to get a break on their water and sewer bills Monday. The council approved a proposal by city staff after a significant increase in util- ity rates in March increased the number of hardship applications the city was receiving. City manager Byron Smith said the city’s pre- vious process involved submitting an applica- tion detailing the custom- er’s income sources and expenses, which a com- mittee would then use to decide whether the person should be given a discount. “There were a lot of ‘ifs’ in the process before,” Smith said. The new system adopted Monday requires people to apply annually, using their federal tax return for the year. If the appli- cant doesn’t file their taxes until partway through the year, they can get credit for payments they already made. If the applicant falls below the federal poverty line, they will be given a 50% discount on their base fee for water and sewer, which under current rates would be a total discount of $32.50 per month. Using tax returns and the federal poverty line was recommended by the public infrastructure committee. “The reason it came up was that there was so much subjectivity, it was nearly impossible to get on it,” said councilor John Kir- wan, who represents the council on that committee. Mayor David Drot- zmann expressed his approval for the plan, not- ing that reapplication yearly should provide a more accurate picture of who needs a discount, such as in cases where someone loses their job but then later finds another one that pays well. During time for pub- lic comment, Jackie Lin- ton of Hermiston said when she was knocking on doors during a past campaign for city council, she heard from citizens who said they didn’t have money left over for food after they paid for bills such as water and sewer. “Thank you to the city, and city councilors, for having compassion on those who are low income,” she said. The program is opt-in — people who might qualify must submit an application. Smith said since 2012 the city only had 10 applicants, but he expects more people to apply in light of the com- plaints the city received this year about rate increases. If everyone who qualified for the discount applied, city staff estimate the city could lose 3.5% of its expected water and sewer revenue, at which point Smith said they would need to con- sider adjustments to the program or rates. The city’s current util- ity rates are $35 base rate for water plus 50 cents per 1,000 gallons up to 15,000 gallons and $3.50 per 1,000 gallons beyond that. Sewer is $35 per month plus $3 per 1,000 gallons used, cal- culated based on average monthly use in December, January and February.
