RECORDS
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
COURTS
MARRIAGES
Marriage licenses have been registered in
Umatilla County for:
Florencio De Los Santons Celestino, 30, and
Esmeralda Madrigal Guzman, 23, both of Board-
man.
Mikayla Lee Howell, 23, and Tommy Lee Bred-
field, 23, both of Umatilla.
Yvonne Yvette Garcia, 42, and Grabiel Orozco
Munoz, 37, both of Hermiston.
Lillythan Raine Meyer, 21, and Camron Russell
Goldie, 19, both of Echo.
Kyle Ray Carlton, 35, and Alma Rosa Rivera, 31,
both of Umatilla.
Andres Mendoza Pablo, 46, and Candelaria
Ramirez Ramirez, 53, both of Hermiston.
Anne Marie Contreras, 42, and Jose Francisco
Martinez Ruiz, 43, both of Hermiston.
DEATH NOTICES
guilty to 2020 charges of first-degree attempted
murder and first-degree assault; sentenced to
15 years incarceration with the Oregon Depart-
ment of Corrections with credit for time served
and five year post-prison supervision that
includes completion of a sex offender treatment
program, an anger management treatment pro-
gram and moral recognition treatment program.
LAWSUITS
The following lawsuits have been filed in
Umatilla County Circuit Court (interest, court
costs and fees not listed):
Timothy Wite Testerman, of Hermiston, vs.
American Pacific Mortgage, of Roseville, Califor-
nia; seeks $5,732.92.
BIRTHS
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
FEB. 11, 2022
BANDA — Chelsey D. Colpitts and Daniel L. Ban-
da of Hermiston: a boy, Nathan Wyatt Banda.
POLICE LOG
TUESDAY, FEB. 15
7:03 a.m. — Calcagno Fresh Farms LLC, 73419
Lewis and Clark Drive, Boardman, reported the
possible theft of insulation.
11:28 a.m. — Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office
received a call from a woman reporting her
bank card has been used at Pandora’s Box, 1300
Sixth St., Umatilla, without her authorization.
The sheriff’s office is investigating.
12:04 p.m. — A caller at the Irrigon Moose
Lodge, 220 N.E. Third St., Irrigon, reported the
front door was open and the safe was sitting
on the floor. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office
responded and took a report for burglary.
1:51 p.m. — A caller reported the theft of a
camp trailer from West Fourth Road, Irrigon.
4:35 p.m. — A caller reported a large aggressive
dog was at large on Rich Lane in Hermiston.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16
8:02 a.m. — A resident on Northwest Gale
Street, Heppner, reported the theft of ice cream
from his property.
10:20 a.m. — A resident on West Ridgeway Av-
enue, Hermiston, reported her neighbors were
cutting down her trees.
10:58 a.m. — Law enforcement in Morrow
County received a report of a woman who left
the Oregon Department of Human Services,
Boardman, and made threats.
12:22 p.m. — A Hermiston woman asked police
for options on dealing with her ex-husband,
who yells at and verbally abuses her each time
he picks up their children.
1:26 p.m. — A person found a bag containing
drugs outside the Stanfield Police Department,
105 W. Wood Ave., and turned it into Stanfield
police.
3:23 p.m. — A Hermiston police officer initiated
activity on Southwest Ninth Street to deal with
a fight.
7:34 p.m. — Police responded to a domestic
disturbance on Sloan Avenue, Umatilla.
7:57 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an
assault on Highway 395, Hermiston.
9:16 p.m. — A car crash occurred at the Pilot
Travel Center, 2115 Highway 395, Stanfield.
Police took a report.
THURSDAY, FEB. 17
5:57 a.m. — Hermiston police received a com-
plaint about a vehicle theft on Patsy Court.
11:52 a.m. — Umatilla police responded to a
report of a fight at Seventh and J streets.
11:25 a.m. — A Hermiston resident reported
someone hacked their Apple account and she
has the name and address of where orders were
sent.
1:15 p.m. — A caller requested an officer come
to Umatilla High School on a report of a fight.
Umatilla police responded.
2:24 p.m. — A 911 caller made a report of a dog
bite that occurred on Sixth Street in Umatilla.
2:51 p.m. — A caller also made a complaint
about a puppy on Sixth Street in Umatilla that
stays in a cage all day without access to food or
water.
FRIDAY, FEB. 18
7:14 a.m. — Local law enforcement responded
to Port View Apartments, 320 Columbia Ave.
N.E., Boardman, on a request to check on a man
who walked into his garage, ran his vehicle a
while but did not come out. Officers contacted
the man and provided him information about
carbon monoxide poisoning.
9:39 a.m. — A Hermiston resident reported she
awoke and found her metallic blue 2019 Chev-
rolet Silverado was stolen.
9:42 a.m. — A police officer initiated activity at
West Harding Avenue in Stanfield, where some-
one’s chickens were escaping.
2:21 p.m. — A caller on East Jennie Avenue,
Hermiston, reported he could hear a male
screaming in a residence and thudding like
someone beating something. The caller also
said four children live at the residence.
6:11 p.m. — A Morrow County sheriff’s deputy
responded to Interstate 84 eastbound near
Boardman for a woman who reported a semi-
trailer threw a rock that broke her windshield.
Deputies arrested a woman for second-degree
disorderly conduct and reckless driving and
released her on her own recognizance.
7:41 p.m. — A 911 caller on Highway 207,
Heppner, reported she is stuck in the “moun-
tains” after an intoxicated man hit her a couple
of times.
8:47 p.m. — Morrow County sheriff’s deputies
responded to West Seventh Street, Irrigon, on
a report of a man shooting animals in the dark.
James Curtis Blankenship
Irrigon
June 1, 1957 — Feb. 10, 2022
James Curtis Blankenship, 64, of Irrigon,
died Feb. 10, 2022, at Oregon Health & Sci-
ence University, Portland. He was born
June 1, 1957, in Portland, the son of Sam-
uel and Betty (Marlnee) Blankenship. A
military graveside service will be Satur-
day, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. at the Echo Cemetery. A
reception follows at Crossroads Community
Church, Stanfield. Arrangements are with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share mem-
ories at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Gordon Merrill Briggs Jr.
SENTENCES
The following sentences were have been
filed in Umatilla County Circuit Court (inter-
est, court costs and fees not listed):
Mathew Daniel Rhorer, of Pendleton, pleaded
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The sheriff’s office told the man to call in next
time he decides to shoot on his property.
SATURDAY, FEB. 19
2:03 a.m. — Umatilla police responded to a
report of a domestic disturbance at the Quality
Inn, 705 Willamette St., Umatilla. Officers issued
a citation at the scene.
3:12 a.m. — A caller reported two horses, one
brown and one white, were at large on East Pun-
kin Center Road and Stewart Lane, Hermiston.
7:55 a.m. — A 911 caller reported a burglary at
G & G Rentals, 2644 Blue Jay St., Umatilla.
8:41 a.m. — A resident on Southeast Cowins
Street, Heppner, reported two large bull mastiff
dogs were on her property and would not leave.
11:03 a.m. — A caller reported a rider fell off a
horse at Clarks Canyon Road, Lexington.
2:40 p.m. — Police responded to a call about
someone violating their restraining order at
North Slope Mobile Home Park, 650 N. Lucy St.,
Stanfield.
2:56 p.m. — The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office
received a complaint about a goat with a bro-
ken leg at a residence at Froberg Lane and West
Eighth Road, Irrigon.
4:54 p.m. — Hermiston police received a report
of a vehicle theft on East Highland Avenue.
11:24 p.m. — Law enforcement responded to
Rio Senda Drive and Chenowith Avenue, Umatil-
la, on a report of shots fired.
SUNDAY, FEB. 20
12:34 a.m. — A resident on Southwest River
Hill Drive, Hermiston, complained about a loud
party in a backyard.
9:45 a.m. — A caller reported there is a man
trespassing in a vacant home on Northeast
Cherry Street in Pilot Rock. The caller reported
the man is there right now and is moving things
around in the back yard, and reported that they
may have seen this same man trespassing inside
the home last month. Police responded.
3:30 p.m. — A 911 caller reported there is a man
lying down on the gravel road with no shirt
on, at Power City Road and Margaret Street,
Umatilla
4:07 p.m. — A semitrailer crashed at Baxter and
Edwards roads, Hermiston, and ended up par-
tially in the canal with the driver inside the cab.
4:52 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an
assault on East Second Street in Hermiston.
MONDAY, FEB. 21
9:48 a.m. — Hermiston police responded to
Southwest Brandt Court on a 911 call about a
domestic disturbance.
1 p.m. — A caller on Southwest 11th Street,
Hermiston, reported she crashed her van into a
sign. She said she was dizzy and shaking.
1:40 p.m. — Police responded to reports of a
fight on Cecil Street in Hermiston.
4:47 p.m. — A Boardman resident on Shoemake
Road asked to speak to law enforcement about
a neighbor’s dogs that jumped the fence and
one that almost attacked his daughter.
11:30 p.m. — A resident on Northwest Oregon
Avenue, Irrigon, reported a man who has a
restraining order against him tried to enter the
residence. The caller said the “situation is esca-
lating” with the man, and she was afraid he will
get in the residence.
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
Feb. 18
• Boardman police, fire and ambulance services
responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash
with injuries at Main Street South and Oregon
Trail Boulevard. The people involved refused
transportation to a hospital. Police arrested
Esdras Efrain Toj Aguilar for driving under the
influence of intoxicants and reckless driving.
• Oregon State Police arrested Jose Lopez Larios
for DUII after a caller at 9:54 p.m. reported he
drove into a post on the westbound side of
Interstate 84 near Boardman.
• Hermiston police arrested Jaime Aguilar Ro-
sales, 49, for first-degree burglary, strangulation,
violating a restraining order and unauthorized
entry into a vehicle.
• Boardman police arrested Pedro Tziquin, 27, for
two counts of first-degree criminal possession
of a forged instrument and property hit-and-
run.
• Hermiston police arrested Sarah Anne Patrick,
31, for felony possession of methamphetamine
and violating probation.
Feb. 19
• Hermiston police arrested Eric Nava, 26, for
three counts of possession of a Schedule II sub-
stance and on warrants for failure to appear.
Hermiston
March 6, 1962 — Feb. 16, 2022
Gordon Merrill Briggs Jr., 59, of Hermis-
ton, died Feb. 16, 2022. He was born March 6,
1962, in Pendleton, the son of Gordon and
Betty Green Briggs. Funeral services will
be Wednesday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. at Burns
Mortuary in Hermiston; followed by grave-
side services at 1 p.m. at Olney Cemetery,
Pendleton. Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Karen L. Hermanns
2000, in Pendleton, the son of Scott and
Jaime (Tunstead) Meakins. A gathering
will be announced at a later date. Arrange-
ments are with Burns Mortuary of Hermis-
ton. Share memories at www.burnsmortua-
ryhermiston.com.
Jerry Lee McCoy
Milton-Freewater
Nov. 27, 1958 — Feb. 13, 2022
Former Hermiston resident Jerry Lee
McCoy, 63, of Milton-Freewater, died
Feb. 13, 2022, in Milton-Freewater. He was
born Nov. 27, 1958, in Hermiston, the son
of Gerald and Lois (Pierce) McCoy. A pri-
vate family burial was held at the Hermis-
ton Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
David E. Pettey
Baker City
Sept. 3, 1934 — Feb. 4, 2022
Former longtime Hermiston resident
David E. Pettey, 87, of Baker City, died
Feb. 4, 2022, in Baker City. He was born
Sept. 3, 1934. At his request, there will be
no funeral. Arrangements are with Gray’s
West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, Baker City.
Share memories at www.grayswestco.com.
Hermiston
George William Scott
Nov. 28, 1953 — Feb.13, 2022
Karen L. Hermanns, 68, of Hermis-
ton, died Feb.13, 2022, at home. She was
born Nov. 28, 1953, in Dayton, Washing-
ton. Services will be announced at a later
date. Arrangements are with Burns Mortu-
ary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Edward B. Larson
Hermiston
April 28, 1938 — Feb.18, 2022
George William Scott, 83, of Hermis-
ton, died Feb.18, 2022, in Hermiston. He
was born April 28, 1938, in Dayton, Wash-
ington, the son of William and Ida (Beam)
Scott. Arrangements are with Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston. Share memories at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Irrigon
Kenneth Jack Shoop
July 7, 1940 — Feb. 6, 2022
Former Irrigon resident Edward B. Lar-
son, 81, died Feb. 6, 2022, in Christmas
Valley. He was born July 7, 1940, in Little
Rock, Arkansas. A graveside service will be
Friday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. at Skyview Memo-
rial Park, Pendleton. Arrangements are with
Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Sign the
online guestbook www.burnsmortuary.com.
Hermiston
Sept. 14, 1947 — Feb. 20, 2022
Kenneth Jack Shoop, 74, of Hermiston,
died Feb. 20, 2022, in Hermiston. He was
born Sept. 14, 1947, in Rushville, Nebraska,
the son of Kenneth and Bunnie (Thomas)
Shoop. Arrangements are with Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston. Share memories at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Douglas Marlatt
Umatilla
Angel Marie Smith
Sept. 25, 1969 — Feb. 20, 2022
Hermiston
Douglas Marlatt, 52 of Umatilla, died
Feb. 20, 2022, at his home. He was born
Sept. 25, 1969, in Heppner. Services are
pending. Arrangements are with Sweeney
Mortuary of Heppner.
May 24, 1945 — Feb. 18, 2022
Angel Marie Smith, 76, of Hermiston,
died Feb. 18, 2022, in Hermiston. She was
born May 24, 1945, in Seattle, the daughter
of Thomas and Dorothy (Bett) Muilenburg.
A memorial service will be Friday, Feb.
25, 1 p.m. at the Burns Mortuary Chapel,
Hermiston. A private family burial will be
in the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements
are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston.
Share memories at www.burnsmortuary-
hermiston.com.
Bryan Riley Meakins
Irrigon
March 17, 2000 — Feb. 15, 2022
Bryan Riley Meakins, 21, of Irrigon,
died Feb. 15, 2022. He was born March 17,
BRIEFING
United Way to disburse
emergency food,
shelter funds
Local nonprofit organi-
zations are invited to apply
for federal funding to sup-
plement emergency food
and shelter programs in
Umatilla County.
United Way of the Blue
Mountains was awarded
$120,616 under the Emer-
gency Food and Shelter
National Board Program.
Applications to request a
grant must be submitted
online no later than 3 p.m.
on Friday, March 4.
Emergency food pro-
vided can be in the form
of served meals, groceries
or food boxes. And shel-
ter can include lodging in
a mass shelter or hotel, rent
or mortgage payments and
the payment of utility bills.
For consideration, local
organizations must be a pri-
vate voluntary nonprofit or
unit of government and be
eligible for federal funds,
have an accounting sys-
tem, practice nondiscrim-
ination and have demon-
strated the ability to deliver
emergency food and or
shelter. In addition, private
voluntary
organizations
must also have a voluntary
board.
For more information
or to submit an applica-
tion, visit www.uwbluemt.
org/EFSP. For questions,
contact Christy Lieual-
len, United Way executive
director, at 509-529-1183 or
christy@unitedwayww.org.
cess for both scholarships
is completed online. For
more information, click on
the “Scholarships” tab at
www.hermistonrotaryclub.
com. For questions, email
dfialka@gmail.com or win-
ters@eotnet.net.
Hermiston Rotary
seeks scholarship
applicants
A fun-filled evening
hosted by the Desert View
Parent Club will help raise
money for such things as
field trips, library books
and classroom projects.
The annual auction and
raffle event is Thursday,
Feb. 24, 5-7 p.m. at Desert
View Elementary School,
1225 S.W. Ninth St., Herm-
iston. The evening also fea-
tures arcade-type games.
To view photos of raf-
fle prizes and items on the
auction block, search Face-
book for the parent club
page. Raffle tickets are $2
each or three for $5 and
game tickets are five for $6
or 26 for $20.
For questions, email
dvparentclub@gmail.
com or call the school at
541-667-6900.
— Hermiston Herald
Applications for the
2022-23 Hermiston Rotary
Club scholarships are due
March 31.
Any student who resides
in western Umatilla County
or Morrow County are eli-
gible to apply. Scholarships
are available for undergrad-
uate and graduate studies,
as well as trade and voca-
tional school studies and
apprenticeship programs.
In addition, the Herm-
iston Rotary Club Foun-
dation also offers a schol-
arship for college students
intending to participate in
a study abroad program
offered by their teaching
institution.
The application pro-
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