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POLICE LOG
Haddad-Hamblin
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TUESDAY, MARCH 24
2:28 p.m. — A man called to report a lost gun. He said he had
kept it at home but checked at home and work and could not
find it anywhere.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
10:39 a.m. — A burglary was reported on Northwest Geer Road.
11:21 a.m. — Someone reported they just saw a gray Toyota
Tacoma hit a vehicle on North First Street and then drive away.
3:47 p.m. — A possible drunk driver was reported on East Theater
Lane.
8:47 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest 11th
Street when a combative patient was “breaking everything” in
the emergency room.
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
MARCH 17, 2020
REIBER — Candalyn M. Long-Reiber of Hermis-
ton: a boy, Tobias Vernon Reiber.
MARCH 21, 2020
RAMIREZ — Desiree R. Ramirez of Hermiston: a
boy, Nolan James Ramirez.
MARCH 22, 2020
BARTHEL — Katie J. Walchli and Andrew L. Bar-
thel of Stanfield: a boy, Benson Ernest Barthel.
DEATH NOTICES
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
Anita Rose Elwood
10:07 a.m. — Someone on West Harper Road reported they were
being stalked.
12:35 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest 11th
Street.
4:01 p.m. — A fraud involving an iPhone and a vacant house for
sale on East Pine Avenue was reported.
Contributed photo
Thomas McKay Hamblin and Nicole Renee Haddad.
Nicole Renee Haddad
and Thomas McKay Ham-
blin are engaged. Nicole is
the daughter of John and
Robin Haddad of Hender-
son, Nevada. Thomas is
the son of Kevin and Lynne
Hamblin of Hermiston.
Both
Nicole
and
Thomas are 2017 grad-
uates of University of
Nevada, Reno. Both are
employed by Nevada
Department of Wildlife in
Henderson, Nevada.
The wedding, which
was originally scheduled
for March 28, has been
postponed until Aug. 1,
2020. A wedding reception
will be held at the end of
August in the yard of Scott
and Melissa Purswell in
Hermiston. For questions,
contact lhamblin@eotnet.
net.
Local grads named to
Pacific U dean’s list
eO Media GrOUp
FOREST GROVE —
Students from Eastern
Oregon were named to the
dean’s list at Pacific Uni-
versity for the Fall 2019
semester. The dean’s list
recognizes undergraduate
students in Pacific’s Col-
lege of Arts & Sciences
who earn a grade point
average of at least 3.5.
Those named to the list
included Audrey Lincoln
of Hermiston, and Lupe
Flores and Elijah Pine of
Umatilla.
Pacific is a comprehen-
sive university offering
undergraduate, graduate
and professional programs
in the arts and sciences,
business, education, health
professions, and optom-
etry. Pacific was named
one of the Top 50 Best
Value Schools in the coun-
try by U.S. News & World
Report and is the No. 1 pri-
vate research university in
the Pacific Northwest.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
8:33 a.m. — An assault was reported at North First Street and Elm
Avenue.
6:08 p.m. — Stalking was reported on East Montana Avenue.
9:07 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on East Beech Avenue.
10:30 p.m. — A possible drunk driver was reported on West Elm
Avenue.
11:12 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North
McNary Street.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
12:54 a.m. — A drunk driver was reported at Northeast Fourth
Street and East Elm Avenue.
1:52 a.m. — A physical domestic disturbance was reported on
East Catherine Avenue.
12:27 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northeast Fourth
Street.
3:54 p.m. — A death investigation was completed on North First
Street.
4:23 p.m. A domestic disturbance was reported on West Standard
Avenue.
9:31 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North First
Street.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
2:16 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West
Ridgeway Avenue.
9:13 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Orchard Ave-
nue.
9:22 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Ma-
drona Avenue.
10:44 p.m. — A fight was reported on North First Street.
MONDAY, MARCH 30
7:41 a.m. — A verbal domestic disturbance was reported on
South Highway 395.
4:24 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest 11th
Street.
11:41 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on East Browning
Avenue.
Summer events in Umatilla County
say the show will go on, if allowed
By ANTONIO SIERRA
sTaFF WriTer
Since late last year,
COVID-19 has killed thou-
sands of people worldwide
and ground most aspects of
public life to a halt as gov-
ernments around the globe
try to slow the spread of the
disease.
Oregon’s strict social dis-
tancing rules make large
events all but impossible,
but Umatilla County’s larg-
est summer events are mov-
ing ahead with their plans,
with the expectation that
all restrictions will be lifted
by the time summer rolls
around.
The coronavirus has
already canceled or post-
poned dozens of local
events, as the country’s top
sports leagues either indef-
initely postpone or suspend
their seasons and the nation’s
largest music festivals post-
pone events later into the
year.
This summer is a pivotal
one for many of Umatilla
County’s biggest events —
the Round-Up is celebrating
its 110th anniversary, Pend-
leton Bike Week is operat-
ing under a new owner and
Pendleton Whisky Music
Fest is looking to rebound
after losing money in 2019.
“It’s really important eco-
nomically for the commu-
nity,” Pendleton Mayor John
Turner said. “Obviously,
there’s a lot of question
marks about what effect not
holding those events would
have.”
Despite the ongoing pan-
demic, some organizers see
an upside to holding their
events, which could be an
opportunity for the commu-
nity to come together again
after a prolonged period of
social isolation.
Umatilla County Fair not too
concerned
Hermiston’s biggest event
is also proceeding despite
the coronavirus.
Fair Manager Angie
McNally said the Umatilla
County Fair is still set for
Aug. 11-15, with the only
HH file photo
Whisky Fest spectators wait for Post Malone to take the stage
on July 13, 2019, at the Round-Up Grounds.
anticipated changes being
some of the dates preceding
the fair, like the first day of
ticket sales.
McNally wasn’t too con-
cerned by the prospect of a
recession depressing ticket
sales, saying that the fair
has taken steps in the past to
keep the fair affordable and
accessible.
The fair’s new carnival
ride contractor, Davis Shows
Northwest, has assured fair
officials that it will imple-
ment new sanitary measures
on its rides and will direct all
its staff to wear gloves while
working.
Whisky Music Fest moving on
Whisky Fest co-organizer
Doug Corey said he won’t
know the July 11 concert’s
fate until early June, but
he and the rest of Stadium
Entertainment LLC are mov-
ing ahead with their plans.
Should the governor’s
social distancing orders lift
before the concert, Corey
said organizers would add
new features to the event
like more hand-sanitizing
stations and a machine that
could detect body tempera-
ture by walking through it.
Corey said ticket sales
for Eric Church and Mack-
lemore have been going
well so far, but there’s still a
great deal of uncertainty out
there. Organizers plan to dis-
cuss the issue with city and
county officials soon.
“We’ll go day-by-day,
month-by-month,” he said.
Co-organizer
Andy
McAnally told the Pendleton
City Council in November
that Whisky Fest lost money
in 2019 and was looking to
rebound by keeping ticket
prices lower than $100.
Round-Up ‘full-steam ahead’
Pendleton
Round-Up
President Randy Bracher
said Pendleton’s signature
rodeo is “full-steam ahead”
for September.
The Round-Up Associa-
tion has long prided itself in
persevering through down
years, and the group posted
a video to social media enti-
tled “We’re in this together”
to reassure fans that the
Round-Up was still set for
late summer.
“Remember, we are all
in this together,” the caption
read under a glossy mon-
tage of beaming Round-Up
participants and attendees.
“As an organization, we are
staying up to date with all
the information, and plan-
ning accordingly. As of now,
we’d like to take the time to
reassure our community that
the Pendleton Round-Up
and Happy Canyon have
our sights set on celebrat-
ing our 110th anniversary in
September.”
Bracher
said
the
Round-Up Board of Direc-
tors met with Umatilla
County health officials
before deciding to proceed,
and the board has the advan-
tage of Medical Director
Brad Adams being a doctor.
“He keeps us very up to
speed on protocol and out-
breaks,” Bracher said.
While Round-Up could
happen in an environment
where there are still concerns
about contracting COVID-
19 in large crowds and an
economic recession, Bracher
said he could see Round-Up
acting as a “light at the end
of the tunnel” for people
after the pandemic.
The Round-Up’s coun-
terparts at Happy Canyon
echoed Bracher’s comments.
Publicity Director Kenzie
Hansell said Happy Canyon
is still planning on holding
its kick-off concert, Profes-
sional Bull Riders events,
and traditional night shows
during Round-Up, just with
more sanitation measures.
Pendleton Bike Week a go,
but refunds available
New sanitary measures
was a theme among the
major events, and Pend-
leton Bike Week was no
exception.
Bob Richards, a consul-
tant for bike week, said the
July 16-19 motorcycle rally
is well positioned to imple-
ment these new measures
because of new owner Stu-
art Rice’s background as a
restaurant owner and Rich-
ards’ experience in hospital-
ity. Richards added that he
expected a renewed focus on
sanitation will become the
standard for all mass events.
Although Pendleton Bike
Week is still a go at this
point, Richards said orga-
nizers have agreed to refund
tickets for those who wish to
stay home.
This is the first year
Rice is helming Pendleton
Bike Week since it began
in 2015, although he pre-
viously ran the companion
Summer Chute Out, a flat-
track motorcycle race, in the
Round-Up Arena. When his
involvement was announced
in 2019, Rice said he planned
to move the rally hub from
the Pendleton Convention
Center to the neighboring
Round-Up Grounds and give
the whole event a “face lift.”
Like the Round-Up, Rich-
ards anticipates that bike
week could be one of the
first big events after COVID-
19 restrictions are lifted,
but like everyone else, he’s
keeping an eye on the news.
“If we cancel this event,
we have much bigger things
to worry about than a motor-
cycle rally,” he said.
Hermiston
Jan. 8, 1944 — March 26, 2020
Anita Rose Elwood, 76, of Hermiston, died Thursday,
March 26, 2020, in Richland, Washington. She was born
Jan. 8, 1944, in Los Angeles, California. Arrangements
are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share
memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryherm-
iston.com.
Robert Lee Herrera
Hermiston
Oct. 14, 1962 — March 28, 2020
Robert Lee Herrera, 57, of Hermiston, died Satur-
day, March 28, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Oct.
14, 1962, in Mount Vernon, Washington. A private fam-
ily burial will be at the Hermiston Cemetery. A public ser-
vice will be announced at a later date. Burns Mortuary of
Hermiston is in charge of arrangements. Share memories
with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
David Edward ‘Ed’ Stahl
Stanfield
Oct. 2, 1942 — March 28, 2020
David Edward “Ed” Stahl, 77, of Stanfield, died Sat-
urday, March 28, 2020, at his home. He was born Oct.
2, 1942, in Rockyford, Alberta, Canada. A private burial
will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of
arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Eugene W. ‘Gene’ Wiglesworth
Hermiston
Dec. 4, 1931 — March 24, 2020
Longtime Irrigon resident Eugene W. “Gene” Wig-
lesworth, 88, of Hermiston, died Tuesday, March 24,
2020, in Hermiston. He was born Dec. 4, 1931, in Echo.
Burial will take place in Vancouver, Washington, at a
later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of
arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Charlotte Eileen Berry
Echo
June 24, 1933 — March 8, 2020
Charlotte Eileen Berry, 86, of Echo, died Sunday,
March 8, 2020, at her home. She was born June 24,
1933 in Pendleton. Services are postponed and will be
announced at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston
is in charge of arrangements. Share memories with the
family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
COURTS
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•David Ulices Ponce, 28,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty
to Unauthorized Use of
Vehicle: sentenced to 20
months Oregon DOC, 1 year
post-prison supervision and
$100 fine; pleaded guilty to
Failure to Perform Duties of
Driver-property damage:
sentence to discharge.
•Amanda Lynn Clawson, 38,
Hermiston, pleaded guilty to
Unauthorized Use of Motor
Vehicle: sentenced to 18
months Oregon DOC, 1 year
post-prison supervision and
$2,000 fine-suspended.
MISDEMEANOR
•Jose Luis Chabolla Meza, 36,
Stanfield, pleaded guilty to
DUII: sentenced to 30 days
jail, 150 days jail-suspended,
5 years probation, and 3
years driver’s license suspen-
sion; pleaded guilty to Failure
to Appear II and three counts
of Driving While Suspend-
ed/Revoked: sentences to
discharge.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been filed
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•Scott Leander Camirand of
Umatilla (TRCI) vs. Robert
Shiflet of Roseburg and
TRCI Superintendent Tyler
Blewett: seeks $10,000.
•Capital One Bank vs. Kelly
L. McLaughlin of Hermiston:
seeks $2,967.34.
•Capital One Bank vs. Kaley
Lankford of Hermiston: seeks
$3,514.78.
•Capital One Bank vs. James
T. Voss: seeks $23,747.26.
•Second Round LP vs. Maribel
Sanchez of Hermiston: seeks
$1,074.95.
•Scott Leander Camirand of
Umatilla (TRCI) vs. Ms. Mol-
loy, corrections officer (TRCI):
seeks $4.23.
•Scott Leander Camirand of
Umatilla (TRCI) vs. Cpl. Ken-
nedy (TRCI): seeks $269.99.
•Credit Acceptance Corp.
vs. Mellanie N. and Seth R.
Charette: seeks $6,247.60.
•Norris & Stevens Inc., prop-
erty manager for Sundial
Apartments vs. Jacob L. and
Selina M. Riggs of Hermiston:
seeks $927.17.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing judgments have been
rendered in Umatilla Coun-
ty courts (interest, court
costs and fees not listed):
•United Finance Co. vs. Jose
Verdugo Rios of Hermiston:
judgment for $1,507.61.
•United Finance Co. vs.
Candace Autry of Umatilla:
judgment for $2,916.
MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage
licenses have been regis-
tered in Umatilla County
for:
Jacob Nicholas Martinez,
21, and Jakelyne Melliza
Pacheco Santos, 19, both of
Hermiston.
Steffanie Ashtin Sperry,
32, and Johnathan Coy
Breshears, 27, both of Uma-
tilla.
Yadira Martinez, 32, and
Lucas L. Nogueira, 26, both of
Stanfield.
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