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RECORDS Wednesday, July 1, 2020 DEATH NOTICES ACADEMICS Local students graduate from Oregon State University HeRMIsTOn HeRald More than 7,000 stu- dents representing all 50 states and 73 countries have earned degrees as part of Oregon State Universi- ty’s Class of 2020. This year’s class includes 7,181 total gradu- ates earning 7,452 degrees, with 267 people earning double degrees and two receiving three degrees. Local students who graduated in June from Oregon State University include: Boardman: Paola Mendoza, Bach- elor of Arts, psychology, Bachelor of Arts, sociol- ogy; Maria G. Rodri- guez, Bachelor of Sci- ence, public health; Mayra L. Sanchez-Barrera, Doc- tor of Pharmacy (4-year), pharmacy. Echo: Connor B. Bettencourt, Bachelor of Science, agri- cultural sciences; Alexan- der P. Olsen, Bachelor of Science, horticulture; Esau I. Sanchez, Bachelor of Science, public health. Heppner: Macy J. Gibbs, Bache- lor of Science, agricultural business management; Maddie R. Lindsay, Bach- elor of Science, biohealth sciences. Hermiston: Taylor P. Betz, Bache- lor of Science, cum laude, agricultural business man- agement; Austin Drinkwa- ter, Bachelor of Science, mathematics; Martee M. Kelly, Bachelor of Sci- ence, cum laude, business administration, Bache- lor of Science, cum laude, agricultural sciences; Kaa- jal D. Mishra, Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, food science and technology; Tristan D. Mitchell, Bachelor of Sci- ence, construction engi- neering management, Bachelor of Science, inno- vation management; Adri- ana Ramirez, Bachelor of Science, agricultural sci- ences; Tanner A. Smith, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, music; Arnulfo Torres, Bachelor of Sci- ence, education, Bachelor of Science, biology; Sam- uel D. Wilson, Bachelor of Science, computer science. Ione: Daniel T. Holtz, Bach- elor of Science, business administration; August H. Peterson, Bachelor of Sci- ence, agricultural sciences, Bachelor of Science, polit- ical science; Oskar M. Peterson, Bachelor of Sci- ence, summa cum laude, mechanical engineering. Irrigon: Kevin M. Feyder, Bach- elor of Fine Arts, graphic design; Isabel Orozco, Bachelor of Science, bio- health sciences. Stanfield: Jesus M. Carrillo, Bach- elor of Science, summa cum laude, kinesiology; Laura N. Cornejo, Bach- elor of Fine Arts, digi- tal communication arts; Michael A. Martinez, Bachelor of Science, busi- ness administration; Cora- lia C. Rojas, Bachelor of Science, business informa- tion systems. Umatilla: Koty C. Nobles, Bache- lor of Science, cum laude, psychology; Priscilla Perches, Bachelor of Sci- ence, kinesiology. Hermiston student named to dean’s list Josiah Barron of Hermiston was named to the dean’s list by Pensacola Christian College, for academic achieve- ment during the 2020 spring semester. Students named to the dean’s list earned a semester grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Hermiston grad selected to national honor society HeRMIsTOn HeRald Kyle Kopta of Hermiston was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s old- est and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor soci- ety. Kopta was initiated at Washington State University Tri-Cities. Kopta is among approximately 30,000 students, fac- ulty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qual- ify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. BUSINESS Hermiston movie theater reopens By JADE MCDOWELL neWs edITOR Hermiston Cinema joined the list of businesses reopening under Phase 2 after a long closure. The movie theater posted an announcement on their Facebook page that they were reopening beginning Friday, June 26. Since studios have not been releasing new mov- ies during the COVID- 19 shutdown, the theater is showing past favor- ites like “Avengers” and “Zootopia.” Like all businesses in Oregon, movie theaters must operate under social distancing guidelines. Rules posted by Hermis- ton Cinema include not visiting the theater while sick, sitting at least six feet apart from people you did not arrive with and signing in when arriv- ing for contact tracing purposes. Customers are encour- aged to wear masks, use the hand sanitizer avail- able and purchase their ticket with a debit card if possible. During the shutdown the theater offered drive- through concession sales and will continue to offer that option Fridays and Saturdays from 4-7 p.m. All options for the drive-through conces- sions are $5 and people are asked to pay in cash and use exact change. For more informa- tion call the theater at 541-567-1556. HeRMIsTOnHeRald.COM • A5 BIRTHS Kenneth Dean Peterson Hermiston June 28, 1925 — March 9, 2020 Kenneth Dean Peterson, 94, of Hermiston, died Monday, March 9, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born June 28, 1925, in Denton, Montana. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. Masks are required at both events. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. David W. Baisley Hermiston May 28, 1954 — June 28, 2020 David W. Baisley, 66, of Hermiston, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at his home. He was born May 28, 1954, in Eureka, California. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 11 at 1 p.m. at the Echo Cemetery. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Michael J. ‘Mickey’ Easton Hermiston March 7, 1946-June 26, 2020 Michael J. “Mickey” Easton, 74, of Hermiston, died Fri- day, June 26, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born March 7, 1946, in The Dalles. A private family burial will be held in The Dalles. Arrangements by Burns Mortuary of Hermis- ton. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com. COURTS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JUNE 16, 2020 KEEFER — Kelsie Stewart and Paul Keefer of Uma- tilla: a girl, Mya Jade Erika Marie Keefer. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton JUNE 18, 2020 WORDEN — Brenda Worden and Robert M. Worden of Hermiston: a boy, Benjamin Richard Worden. POLICE LOG TUESDAY, JUNE 23 12:41 a.m. — A fight was reported on Southeast Sixth Street. 1:28 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on So. Highway 395. 1:30 p..m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East Montana Avenue. 3:10 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Ridgeway Avenue. 9:41 p.m. — A fire was reported on Southwest 11th Street. 11:24 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Orchard Avenue. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 8:11 a.m. — A person was reportedly sleeping in an area marked “no trespassing” and a second person was throwing a bicycle, screaming and going into traffic in the same area. 8:56 a.m. — A burglary was reported on Southwest 11th Street. 10:45 a.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on West Harper Road. 5:47 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on East Main Street. 6:08 p.m. — A possible drunken driver in a white Cadillac was reportedly swerving all over the road, and then stopped for a very long time at a section of road with no stop sign. 11:36 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on North- west 11th Street. THURSDAY, JUNE 25 SENTENCES PENDLETON — The follow- ing sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: FELONY •Angel Santiago Lemus, 19, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Assault IV: sentenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maximum jail units, $200 fine and $800 fine-sus- pended, plus restitution to be determined. •Bill Wayne Snyder II, 39, Herm- iston, pleaded guilty to Failure to Report as Sex Offender II: sentenced to 180 days jail. MISDEMEANOR •Luis Mesteth Aguilar, 34, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Attempt to Commit Class A Misdemeanor: sentenced to 90 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation and $1,000 fine, plus court costs and fees. •Eliborio Guzman, 74, Umatilla, pleaded guilty to Failure to Perform Duties of Driver-property dam- age: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation, $100 fine, $1,900 fine-suspended, $12,949.48 restitution and 90 days driv- er’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees. •Robert David Clark, 39, Herm- iston, was convicted of Pos- session of Heroin: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 18 months probation, 90 sanction units, 30 maximum jail units, 80 hours community service, $100 fine and $900 fine-suspended; pleaded guilty to Criminal Trespass I: sentenced to restitution, to be determined (sentence discharged). SUITS FILED PENDLETON — The follow- ing suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Jeri Gossett of Hermiston: seeks $984.91. •Second Round LP vs. William J. Patterson of Hermiston: seeks $2,808.87. DIVORCES PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Uma- tilla County Courts for: Larissa Mae Ritzer and Michael Leon Ritzer of Hermiston. MARRIAGES PENDLETON — Marriage li- censes have been registered in Umatilla County for: Jeffrey Astudillo, 37, and Mag- da Reyes, 35, both of Umatilla. McKinzey Rae Phillips, 22, and Nathan Roy Barnes, 32, both of Hermiston. Juan Manuel Jauregui, 44, and Fernanda Saray Tostado, 34, both of Umatilla. Anna-Lee Michelle Waggoner, 36, and Ryan Chad Pearson, 39, both of Stanfield. Jessie James Seholm, 40, and Jennifer Nichole Follett, 40, both of Hermiston. Beau Michael Morgan, 37, and Andrea Nicole Kauffman, 38, both of Hermiston. 4:31 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street. 7:14 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Sunland Avenue. 8:54 p.m. — A possible drunken driver was reported on West Elm Street. 11 p.m. — A fight was reported at Newport Park. FRIDAY, JUNE 26 6:30 a.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on South Highway 395 and Highland Avenue. 8:22 a.m. — A caller reported her son got drunk the night before and stole a part from her air conditioning unit. 4:11 p.m. — A two-vehicle crash was reported at the intersec- tion of East Gladys Avenue and North First Street. 6:35 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Cedar Ave- nue. 10:44 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Madrona Avenue. SATURDAY, JUNE 27 2:14 a.m. — A physical fight between two males was reported on Southeast Sixth Street, but police were unable to locate it. 11:52 a.m. — Child neglect was reported with two small chil- dren in the road at West Highland Avenue. 3:08 p.m. — A motor vehicle crash was reported on North First Street. 6:43 p.m. — A caller reported several young children were locked in a car in the heat with the windows rolled up and the car not running. 7:46 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on West Laird Avenue. 9:56 p.m. — A fight was reported on East Main Street. 11:13 p.m. — A domestic disturbance involving a man shov- ing a woman was reported on Northwest Dawn Drive. SUNDAY, JUNE 28 7:14 p.m. — A drunk driver in a gray car was reported on Southwest 12th Street, but police were unable to find the car. 7:59 p.m. — A drunken driver was reported on East Elm Avenue. MONDAY, JUNE 29 12:32 p.m. — A business on North First Street reported some- one had attempted to gain entry into the building and bent the hinges on the door, but did not appear to have succeeded in getting inside. Hermiston Police Department responded to multiple complaints about fireworks throughout the past week. Truck in Columbia River presents a mystery By JADE MCDOWELL neWs edITOR A vehicle found in the Columbia River on Wednes- day, June 24, did not have anyone inside and appears to have been purposely sent into the water, the Uma- tilla County Sheriff’s Office reports. The sheriff’s office, Uma- tilla County Fire District #1 and Columbia Basin Dive Rescue responded to Ware- house Beach on Highway 730 east of Hermiston on the afternoon of June 24 after a 911 caller reported seeing fresh tire tracks leading off the edge of a cliff adjacent to the beach. The caller could see something light-colored through the deep water below, according to Under- sheriff Jim Littlefield. CBDR deployed divers and sonar in the area and discovered a white pickup truck underwater. Littlefield said they did not find anyone in the vehicle or surrounding water. “The vehicle did not have license plates, and the div- ers described a chain and padlock type device on the steering wheel,” he said in an email. “There were no witnesses, but it appears that the vehicle was purposely dumped into the river.” The incident is under investigation. Staff photo by Jade McDowell An ambulance stands by at Warehouse Beach on June 24 as divers attempt to locate a vehicle that went over the cliff and into the river. The vehicle turned out to be empty. Dr. Dave Drotzmann and Dr. Kollan Arritt would like to welcome a new associate, a graduate from Indiana University practicing full scope optometry, specializing in Pediatrics. 1160 W. Elm Ave., Hermiston • 541-567-6623 • www.lvseyedoc.com
