RECORDS
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
DEATH NOTICES
ACADEMICS
Local students
graduate from Oregon
State University
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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
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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.
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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.
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