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RECORDS Wednesday, February 12, 2020 OBITUARIES POLICE LOG Justin Richard Waddell Hermiston May 9, 1984 — February 4, 2020 Justin Richard Waddell mother Hattie Bechler; his was born May 9, 1984, in parents Larry Coombs and J. Hermiston, Ore. He passed Deane Coombs; his brothers February 4, 2020, in Herm- Mathew Waddell, Nathen iston. Justin was Waddell and Jamie 35 years old. Coombs; his sis- ters Ashley Ayres Justin was a lifetime resident and Michelle of the Umatilla LaGrand; his and Hermiston four children area. Justin lived Makaiyla Wad- dell, Kamri Wad- with his father dell, Kaden Wad- (Richard Dorn dell and Kloaie Waddell) until his Waddell Waddell; his aunt father’s passing Trina Parish Wad- July 19, 1996. Jus- tin and his brother dell, and his uncle Mathew then became part Tom Waddell. of the Larry and J. Deane Justin is preceded in Coombs family. death by his father, Rich- Justin was undeniably the ard Dorn Waddell, and his proud father of four beau- grandfather, Charles Robert tiful children: Makaiyla, Bechler. Kamri, Kaden and Kloaie. Services will be held Justin loved the outdoors, at the Hermiston Assem- exploring and creating new bly of God Church, 730 E. adventures. Justin also Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston, enjoyed going to concerts on Thursday, February 13, and special events were he 2020, at 11 a.m. had the opportunity to meet Arrangements by Burns some of his favorite actors. Mortuary of Hermiston. To Justin is survived by leave an online condolence his longtime partner Ash- for the family, please go to ley Riley; his mother Lau- www.burnsmortuaryhermis- rie Ann LeGrand; his grand- ton.com. Marilyn ‘Joanne’ Poland Hermiston October 13, 1934 — February 5, 2020 Marilyn “Joanne” sons Michael (Pamela) Poland, age 85, died Feb- of Pendleton and Eric of ruary 5, 2020, at home in Hermiston; daughter Leah Hermiston, Oregon. Stollar-Hooker (Mark) of Joanne (“Grandma Jo” Stanfield, Oregon; grand- to her grandchil- daughters Jas- dren) was born mine Stollar of October 13, 1934, Hermiston, Jade in Emmett, Idaho, Hooker of Stan- field, Alexandria to Homer and Poland of Pend- Martha “Goldie” leton, and Jacinda (Spears) Garrett. Hooker of Stan- The family moved field; stepgrand- frequently during daughter Andrea Poland Joanne’s child- hood, living in Elbert of La Idaho, California, Grande, Oregon; Washington, and Oregon. and great-grandson Sylas She graduated from Pilot Swanger of Hermiston. Rock (Oregon) High School She is also survived by her in 1953. brother, Kenneth Garrett From 1954 to 1957, (Georgia) of Pendleton; two she worked as a telephone nephews, Alan and Brian operator for what was then Garrett, and their families; Bell Telephone in Pendle- and several cousins. She ton, Oregon. She married was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Poland, her husband Jesse in March on June 1, 1957, at Calvary 2018. Baptist Church in Pendleton. A private ceremony will They celebrated their 60th be held at a later date. anniversary in 2017. In lieu of flowers, dona- Joanne was a home- tions may be made in her maker who loved spend- name to a favorite charity or ing time with her family to the National Federation and pets. She spent most of of the Blind, 200 East Wells her married life in Pendle- Street at Jergen Place, Balti- ton, moving to Hermiston more, MD 21230. Arrangements by Burns in 2014. She is survived by her Mortuary of Hermiston. DEATH NOTICE LaVaughn A. Browning Hermiston March 31, 1923 — Feb. 5, 2020 LaVaughn A. Browning, 96, of Hermiston, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born March 31, 1923, in La Grande. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. A private family burial will be held later at Island City Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortu- aryhermiston.com. BIRTHS TUESDAY, FEB. 4 11:07 a.m.— Police took a report for a possible stolen green Honda Civic near Southeast Sixth Street. 12:28 p.m.— A man reported that a woman is following him around town, and chasing him in her vehicle. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 1:36 p.m.— Someone on West Ridgeway Avenue was flatten- ing a car tire with a razor blade. 1:54 p.m.— A drunk driver was reported on Highway 395. THURSDAY, FEB. 6 1:55 a.m.— A domestic disturbance was reported on South- west 11th Street. 7:56 a.m.— Someone reportedly broke into a car on North First Street using a rock to break a window. 9:47 a.m.— A man on West Pine Avenue found rifle bullets that didn’t belong to him on his property and would like to dispose of them. FRIDAY, FEB. 7 3:49 a.m. — A possible burglary was reported on South High- way 395. 9:05 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Hartley Avenue. 2:23 p.m. — A caller advised someone had hit and damaged his vehicle near Club 24 the previous day and did not leave a note. 3:10 p.m. — Police took a report of a woman whose ex-boy- friend was sending her harassing messages. SATURDAY, FEB. 8 1:46 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South- west Cottonwood Drive. 4:09 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East Catherine Avenue. 9:26 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported on East Highland Avenue. 10:25 p.m. — A drunk driver was reported on South Highway 395. SUNDAY, FEB. 9 12:15 a.m. — Vehicles were reported driving around the dam- aged Riverfront Park. 10:34 a.m. — A hit and run was reported at North First Street and West Highland Avenue. 5:34 pm.. — A burglary was reported on Northwest Seventh Street. MONDAY, FEB. 10 12:09 p.m. — A neighbor made a noise complaint about a loud party on Northeast Sixth Street. 9:03 a.m. — A resident reported that someone had been accessing their bank account and writing checks from that account without their knowledge for the past three weeks. 12:35 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North- east Fourth Street. 3:47 p.m. — A woman reported that someone had found her boyfriend’s wallet in the McDonalds parking lot and had contacted him through Facebook, but was refusing to return it unless he gets a reward. 5:18 p.m. — Someone was creating a disturbance outside of a business on South Highway 395. ACADEMIC HONORS U of I names fall honor roll MOSCOW, Ida. — Madison Anderholm of Hermis- ton was named to the fall 2019 semester honor roll at the University of Idaho: More than 2,600 students qualified for the U of I Dean’s List for the fall 2019 semester. To be included in the Dean’s List, U of I students must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA on a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester. The fall 2019 semester ended December 20. Local students named to EOU dean’s list LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University named 523 students to the dean’s list for the 2019 fall term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while complet- ing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework. The following local students earned this distinction: Boardman: Veronica Alvarez Frias, Mayra Lla- mas Fregoso, Joseph O’Brien; Echo: Elizabeth Cox; Hermiston: Monica Aguilar, Vanessa Ambriz Men- doza, Ryne Andreason, Lara Arriola, Stephanie Avila, Ashleigh Banker, Jennifer Fuentes, Timothy Handforth, Vaughan Hawkins, Andrew James, Adara Lopez, Kody Moss, Edgar Navarrete Ruiz, Cecia Palacios, Ethan Pitzer, Bailey Srofe, Ellen Vander Stelt, Luke Walchli; Umatilla: Yoshira Escamilla, Christy Macias, Rachelle Nycz. Eastern Oregon University was founded in 1929 as a teacher’s college and today serves as a center for educa- tion, culture, and scholarship in rural areas of Oregon. At EOU students receive personal attention from their professors while building strong relationships with peers and mentors. Visit eou.edu for more information. Market robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night Pollice seek public’s help to identify man HerMIsTOn HeraLd Hermiston police responded to a report of an armed robbery on North- west 11th Street the evening of Feb. 4. A male suspect wear- ing a face mask and a red American Eagle sweatshirt allegedly held an employee at gunpoint in the 11th Street Market before 10:30 p.m. He fled from the scene on foot with cash and remains at large. Law enforcement officials are not disclosing the amount that was taken. The gun was never fired HerMIsTOnHeraLd.COM • A5 and no one was hurt in the incident, police said. The Hermiston Police Depart- ment is currently investigat- ing the case. “Historically, violent crime in Hermiston is rel- atively infrequent,” said Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston. “When these types of events occur, it alarms us.” Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Lieutenant Studebaker at 541-667-5095. This surveillance still shows the suspect in an armed robbery at the 11th Street Market in Hermiston. Photo contributed by Hermiston Police Department Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JAN. 28, 2020 BURNS — Lindsey R. Burns and Jacob K. Burns of Hermiston: a girl, Austin Zayne Burns. KNOWLES — Sarah Knowles of Hermiston: a boy, Dallas Reed Knowles. JAN. 29, 2020 CASTELLO — Claudia J. Castello and Michael D. Castello of Hermiston: a girl, Clara Joy Castello. HALLOS — Ciara Kowalski and Coltyn Hallos of Stanfield: a girl, McKinley Hallos. FEB. 3, 2020 JEPPESON — Angel M. McMurtry and Joshua A. Jeppeson of Hermiston: a boy, Rowan Adam Wayne Jeppeson. COURTS Sentences PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Uhuru’Sekou Kamara Ajani Obataiye-Allah, 38, Umatilla (TRCI), pleaded guilty to Aggravated Harassment: sen- tenced to 19 months Oregon DOC and 2 years post-prison supervision. Suits Filed PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Credits Inc. vs. Todd M. and Barbara Abercrombie of Irrigon: seeks $1,345.70. •Credits Inc. vs. Jessica A. Kestler of Hermiston: seeks $2,004.10. •Credits Inc. vs. Veronica N. Legarda of Hermiston: seeks $2,332.85. •Credits Inc. vs. Deianira Martinez of Umatilla: seeks $941.69. •Credits Inc. vs. Kevin M. Mitchell of Hermiston: seeks $1,362.72. •Credits Inc. vs. Elisa M. Lowery-Omaljev of Stanfield: seeks $1,120.87. •Credits Inc. vs. Adan Torres Rafael and Elizabeth Olivo of Irrigon: seeks $552.02. •Credits Inc. vs. Sonia Salazar Sanchez of Irrigon: seeks $852.43. •Credits Inc. vs. Molly C. Sells of Hermiston: seeks $3,594.64. •Credits Inc. vs. Brian Snyder of Irrigon: seeks $1,159.23. •Credits Inc. vs. Jessica Trujillo of Umatilla: seeks $868.91. •Credits Inc. vs. Christopher Wallace of Hermiston: seeks $964.98. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Levi Matthew Hayden and Joanna Hayden of Hermiston: seeks $586.55. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. John Farrester of Hermiston: seeks $986.29. •United Finance Co. vs. Antonio Alvaro of Hermiston: seeks $8,942.62. •Brian A. Zimmerman vs. Tana Halligan: seeks $49,999. •Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company as subrogee of Patrick Durant vs. Frankie’s Towing: seeks $2,783.22. •Ashley Manor LLC vs. Aito Irusta of Stanfield: seeks $1,039.37. •Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona LLC vs. Aaron Ranslam: seeks $5,720. 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. Noralba Ruiz of Hermiston: judgment for $900.38. •Credits Inc. vs. Luis Mesteth Aguilar of Umatilla: judg- ment for $4,433.86. •Credits Inc. vs. Jasmine G. Romo of Irrigon: judgment for $4,855.26. •Credits Inc. vs. Maria A. San- chez of Boardman: judgment for $467.57. •Credits Inc. vs. Marcum and Sandra Mason of Boardman: judgment for $2,773.27. •Credits Inc. vs. Alberto Ruiz Gomez of Hermiston: judg- ment for $787.74. •Credits Inc. vs. Francisco and Edith Santana of Irrigon: judgment for $297.36. Divorces PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Quinette Irene Mecham of Umatilla and Garret Emery Mecham of Prague, Okla. Woman sues church after van crash JESSICA POLLARD sTaFF WrITer A plaintiff is seeking $750,000 in the wake of a 2018 van crash near the Interstate 82 and Inter- state 84 interchange out- side Hermiston that left her with traumatic brain injury. The tort complaint, filed on Jan. 29 in Umatilla County, states Leona Rans- trom was left with cogni- tive deficiencies, multiple injuries and difficulty with usual activities due to inju- ries caused by the crash, and that she was unable to complete her freshman year of college because of it. Ranstrom was one of 11 passengers in the Ford Econoline van, which rolled over on I-82 west- bound when the driver, Largent Reeb of Lewiston, Idaho, failed to negotiate a lane change while trying to merge onto I-84. The van slid off the exit ramp and rolled. Reeb, 28 at the time of the crash, pleaded no con- test to a citation for fail- ure to travel within a lane, and was convicted two days after the crash, which resulted in nine injuries and two hospitalizations. Law enforcement offi- cials at the time said the youth group, comprised of youths between the ages of 14 and 20, was traveling to a Christian conference in Portland from Lewiston. Reeb and his congrega- tion, the Lewiston-based River City Church, are listed as defendants in the complaint. He is currently listed as a youth pastor on the church’s website. The Congregational Presbyterian Church of Lewiston lent the van to River City for the con- ference, and is listed as a defendant as well. The complaint alleges that River City Church failed to properly train and supervise Reeb, and also to equip the Econoline van. It further alleges that Reeb was traveling at an unsafe speed for road con- ditions and failed to prop- erly merge, resulting in the rollover. According to the doc- ument, Ranstrom seeks at least $124,000 for medi- cal expenses and for tui- tion reimbursement. The complaint states the plain- tiff seeks a jury trial on the matter, and that the amount for economic and non-eco- nomic damages not exceed $750,000. Ranstrom’s lawyer declined to provide com- ment to the Hermiston Herald regarding the mat- ter and representatives from River City Church did not respond to a request for comment. The defendants have yet to respond to the complaint filed.
