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REGION Friday, January 2, 2015 HERMISTON East Oregonian Page 3A PENDLETON Shooting suspect to face assault, weapons charges PENDLETON — The suspect in the recent shoot- ing of a Pendleton man faces charges during an ar- raignment Friday in Herm- iston. The Umatilla County plans to charge Antho- ny Michael Sabin, 25, of Pendleton, with two counts of second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon against another, unlawful discharge of a weapon and felon in possession of a county’s circuit court cal- endar. Pendleton police Chief Sabin as the suspect who pistol-whipped Brandon Valera, 25, of Pendleton, that struck Valera in his side during a confrontation at about midnight Dec. 24 in a Pendleton. Valera required surgery at a Seattle trauma center. Sabin remains in the Uma- tilla County Jail, Pendleton. His arraignment is Friday at 10 a.m. in circuit court at Stafford Hansell Govern- ment Center, Hermiston. BRIEFLY UEC offers free D.C. trip Staff photo by Jade McDowell Runners set out from Riverfront Park in Hermiston for an informal, untimed 5K Resolution Run to kick off the new year. Fun run helps resolutions stick By JADE MCDOWELL East Oregonian A few dozen runners proved they were serious about their New Year’s reso- lutions Thursday by showing up bright and early at River- front Park in Hermiston for a 5K run and walk. The informal event was mostly advertised through word of mouth and social media after a group of friends decided to invite the commu- nity to their morning run. “We decided hey, let’s open it up and see who comes,” Tim Beal said. “People are making New Year’s resolution and it’s a good way to start out the new year.” resolutions for the year is working out more with other people. Thursday’s run put him off to a good start on that goal, as well as his goal to run 1,000 miles over the course of the next year. Beal invited everyone there to join him and his friends on Monday nights at 6 p.m. at the Armand Larive track, and said he hoped oth- er exercise enthusiasts were able to network and make plans for working out togeth- er at a time that works for them. “It’s good to be more con- nected to the community,” he said. Adrian Perez was one of the runners who showed up Thursday, and he said he had of his New Year’s resolutions is to compete in one of the running events at the Rich- land Runfest in the Tri-Cities in February. fun runs,” he said. “It makes me more accountable to run consistently.” Dawn Kennison-Kerrigan said she took the challenge in December to run every day, and she hopes to keep that pattern up for as long as possible in 2015. She didn’t keeping her goal. “Just keep running,” she said. Megan Wright said she for this year, but “just know- ing it will pay off later” was enough to keep her running through the new year. Studies show more than a third of New Year’s res- olutions are broken within a month, and weight loss goals top the list. According to Men’s Health magazine gyms tend to see their traf- every January — a fact that should come as no surprise to every regular who braces for the yearly onslaught of new- bies stealing their preferred treadmill until their resolve peters out sometime in Feb- ruary. Having a workout buddy to keep you accountable is one of the strategies recom- mended by experts, so Thurs- day’s Resolution Run and the subsequent networking that went on after the run was a step in the right direction. Other suggestions include writing goals down, keeping an inspiring photo or quote up as a reminder and setting a series of smaller, more man- ageable goals instead of one broad one (i.e. “Only have one dessert a week and al- ways take the stairs at work” versus “Lose 15 pounds”). Beal said he hopes to make the Resolution Run an annual event. “It was a fun morning,” he said. ——— Contact Jade McDowell at jmcdowell@eastorego- nian.com or 541-564-4536. HERMISTON — Eastern Oregon students have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., on the Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s dime this summer. The cooperative is offering an all-expenses paid trip in June to a high school junior from Umatilla County or Morrow County whose parent is a member of UEC. The student would be representing UEC on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Washington, D.C. Youth she will tour the nation’s capital, listen to speakers explain the importance of local electric cooperatives and meet Oregon’s representatives and senators. Interested students can download the application from www. umatillaelectric.com. Applicants must also submit a parental consent form, two letters of reference and choose from one of three essay prompts to respond to. Applications are due Jan. W. Elm Ave. in Hermiston in Boardman, or faxed to Fiber fans invited in to spin PENDLETON — Ring in the new year by starting a new project or resolving Pendleton Center for the Arts hosts its monthly Spin-In Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at 214 N. Main St. Fiber enthusiasts are invited to bring spinning wheels, knitting and crochet projects and those great goodies Santa left under the tree for show and tell. Coffee, tea and good company will be provided interested in learning about attend. For more information, ——— Briefs are compiled by staff and wire reports. Send community news items to community@ eastoregonian.com COMING EVENTS FRIDAY, JAN. 2 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free. (541-276- 8100). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). TODDLER STORY TIME, 10:15- 10:45 a.m., Pendleton Public Li- brary, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541- 966-0380). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for those under 60. Meet new friends, enjoy pool, puz- zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels call CAPECO at 541-276- 1926. (Maxine 541-276-5303). STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. Oct-May only AFTER SCHOOL STORY TIME, 4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Older sib- lings welcome. (541-966-0380). VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Herm- iston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. SATURDAY, JAN. 3 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAK- FAST, 6-10 a.m., White Eagle Grange, between Pendleton and Pilot Rock on Highway 395 South. Suggested donation $7 for ages 8 and up, $4 for ages 5-7 and free for 4 and under. Donate 2 non-per- ishable food items for $1 discount. (Gail 541-276-3778). PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 full breakfast/$3 for lighter meal. fund. Volunteers welcome. (541- 449-1332). SCHOLARSHIP AND FAFSA FAIR, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Riverside High School, 210 Boardman Ave., Boardman. Riverside and Irrigon High School students can receive make plans to earn college credits through Eastern Promise. Schol- arship drawing and door prizes for all high school students attending; shot and immunization clinic for children 11 and older also will be available; bring insurance informa- tion and immunization records. FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Fami- ly art experience for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (541- 278-9201). HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in art project class for adults. (541-278-9201). SATURDAY SPIN-IN, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Fiber en- thusiasts are encouraged to bring spinning wheels, portable looms and other tools of the craft to share fellowship and expertise. Coffee and tea provided. (541-278-9201). SUNDAY, JAN. 4 SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Pendle- ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free for special needs children and families. (541-276- 8100). ADULT OPEN GYM, 7-9 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Free access for ages 16 and up. (541-276-8100). MONDAY, JAN. 5 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free. (541-276- 8100). SENSORY PLAY, 10 a.m., Chil- dren’s Museum of Eastern Ore- gon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For children ages 0-3. Lots of sen- sory stimuli to encourage young children to explore their world. Free with paid admission. (541- 276-1066). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St. For ages birth to 6. (541-566-2470). TOT TIME, 10-11 a.m., Pendle- ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. For children ages 0-5. Cost is $1 per child. (541-276- 8100). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for those under 60. Meet new friends, enjoy pool, puz- zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels call CAPECO at 541-276- 1926. (Maxine 541-276-5303). ART STUDIO, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop skills and encourage art exploration. (541- 278-9201). BOARDMAN TO HEMINGWAY TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT OPEN HOUSE, 5-8 p.m., Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Ma- rine Drive, Boardman. Interact with project staff, learn more about the draft Environmental Impact Statement, ask questions about the National Environmental Police Act analysis and decision process, discuss concerns and submit written comments. Everyone wel- come. TUESDAY, JAN. 6 TERRIFICALLY FREE TUES- DAY, all day, Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. Free admission all day. (541-276-1066). WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free. (541-276- 8100). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, - brary, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449- 1254). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and older and $5 for adults. All ages welcome. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se- nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $3.50 for seniors 50 and over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for Meals on Wheels home delivery. Extra 50 cents if center provides table service. Transportation can be arranged by donation. (541- 567-3582). JUNGLE STORY TIME, 12 noon to 2 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. Free with paid admis- sion. (541-276-1066). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for those under 60. Meet new friends, enjoy pool, puz- zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels call CAPECO at 541-276- 1926. (Maxine 541-276-5303). NEW YEAR , , NEW COMICS in the