Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current | View Entire Issue (March 31, 2015)
REGION Tuesday, March 31, 2015 East Oregonian BRIEFLY PENDLETON Mounted band to grand marshal 2015 Westward Ho! Parade East Oregonian 2YHU D FHQWXU\ DIWHU LWV ¿UVW ULGH through the Round-Up City’s streets, the Pendleton Cowboy Mounted Band will march front and center this September as the grand marshal of the 2015 West- ward Ho! Parade. The horse-mounted band was formed E\5:)OHWFKHUDIWHUWKH¿UVW5RXQG 8SDQG¿UVWDSSHDUHGDWWKH:HVW- ward Ho! Parade. It continued to play until 1938, when it took a nearly 50-year hiatus. Judge Richard Courson and local band director Robert Herbig re-formed the band in 1985 to play at the 75th Round-Up. It was supposed to be a one- year commitment, but the all-volunteer band with members from across the 3DFL¿F1RUWKZHVWKDVSOD\HGDWURGHRV fairs and parades in Oregon, Washing- ton, Idaho, Montana and Nevada for the 30 years since. The band’s leadership is Greg Den- nis, Randy Morgan, John Groupe and Gary Zimmerman. Dennis is the livestock and trans- portation director and joined the band LQ +H LV D FRUUHFWLRQDO RI¿FHU DW EOCI and an EMT, as well as a medic and tank mechanic in the Oregon Na- tional Guard. Morgan is the music director and is EO file photo A man plays the drum in the Pendleton Mounted Band during the 2014 Dress-Up Parade in Pendleton. a band and choral director, math teacher and athletic director at Enterprise High School. He joined the band in 1987. Groupe has been the parade director since 2002. He is a retired veterinarian and now spends time as an author who has published two books about Eastern Oregon. Zimmerman has been the organizing director since 2001 and is a Pendleton chiropractor who is active in the College Community Theatre and the Pendleton Men’s Chorus. He is a former president of the Umatilla County Fair. He plays clarinet or saxophone in the mounted band. The Westward Ho! Parade will ride the morning of Friday, September 18. HERMISTON Fair announces day camp logo contest East Oregonian Area schoolchildren are encouraged to get creative for a chance to win Umatil- la County Fair tickets and a one-day carnival wristband. Umatilla County students LQ NLQGHUJDUWHQ WKRXJK ¿IWK grade are invited to enter the logo contest for Our Fun at the Fair Day Camp, which is held in conjunction with the Umatilla County Fair. 5HÀHFWLQJ WKH IDLU theme of 100 Years, What a Ride, the winning artwork will accompany the theme to brand this year’s Fun at the Fair Day Camp. The winner will receive two adult day passes, four children’s day passes, one Fun at the Fair Day Camp T-shirt and one carnival wristband (good for one day of rides) for the 2015 Uma- tilla County Fair. EO file photo Cassie Poumele, a former Umatilla County Fair am- bassador, helps Cooper Funderburk with an art project during a past kids camp at the Umatilla County Fair. The fair board announced a logo contest for the camp that will be used for T-shirts and other promotional materials. The artwork needs to compliment the theme “100 Years, What a Ride” and must have the ability to be cleanly scanned and repro- duced digitally at smaller and larger sizes. Drawn or sketched logo entries need to be dark and in color on white paper or cardstock that’s at least 8.5-by-11 inches and no larger than 11-by-17 inches. Entries on cardboard or canvas won’t be accepted. The back of each entry must include the artist’s full name, the date, the fair theme, grade, teach- er and school name. Submissions are due Fri- day, April 10 by 5 p.m. No late entries will be accept- ed. Entries may be dropped RII DW WKH IDLU RI¿FH W. Orchard Ave., Hermis- ton, mailed to P.O. Box 94, Hermiston OR 97838 or e-mailed to angie.mcnal- ley@umatillacounty.net. For more information, contact Fairgrounds Man- ager Peggy Anderson at SHJJ\DQGHU- son@umatillacounty.net or visit www.umatillacounty. net. COMING EVENTS TUESDAY, MARCH 31 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, DP 6WDQ¿HOG 3XEOLF /L- EUDU\:&RH$YH 1254). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Se- nior Center, 100 Tatone St., Board- man. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and ROGHU DQG IRU DGXOWV $OO DJHV 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 RYHUIRUDGXOWVXQGHUIRU 0HDOV RQ :KHHOV KRPH GHOLYHU\ Extra 50 cents if center provides WDEOH VHUYLFH 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ FDQ EH DUUDQJHG E\ GRQDWLRQ 567-3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Cost is $$3.50 for VHQLRUV IRU WKRVH XQGHU 0HHWQHZIULHQGVHQMR\SRROSX]- ]OHV FUDIWV VQDFNV 6HFRQG 7LPH $URXQG WKULIW VWRUH DQG PRUH IURP 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels call CAPECO at 541-276- 1926. (Maxine 541-276-5303). HELP WITH MEDICARE, 3-5 SP+HUPLVWRQ3XEOLF/LEUDU\ ( *ODG\V $YH 6HQLRU +HDOWK ,Q- VXUDQFH%HQH¿WV$VVLVWDQFH2I¿FH YROXQWHHUVDQVZHU0HGLFDUHTXHV- tions for Medicare recipients or their providers. Call 541-667-3507 to VFKHGXOHLQGLYLGXDOFRQVXOWDWLRQV HOMEBUYERS WORKSHOP, SP:HOOV)DUJR+RPH0RUW- JDJH1(6HFRQG6W+HUP- iston. Free information for prospec- WLYHKRPHEX\HUV%HWKDQ\:LQWHUV 541-564-1979). PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, SP3URGLJDO6RQ%UHZ- HU\ 3XE 6( &RXUW $YH (541-966-0380). PENDLETON EAGLES BINGO, SP 3HQGOHWRQ (DJOHV /RGJH 1R 6 0DLQ 6W %HQH¿WV ORFDO FKDULWLHV 2828). STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 SP 0LOWRQ)UHHZDWHU 3XEOLF /L- EUDU\6:(LJKWK$YH)RUHOH- PHQWDU\ VFKRRODJH FKLOGUHQ /LOL Schmidt 541-938-8247) IRRIGON WATERMELON FES- TIVAL PLANNING MEETING, 7 p.m., 6WRNHV/DQGLQJ6HQLRU&HQWHU 1: 2SDO 3ODFH ,UULJRQ $Q\RQH LQWHUHVWHGLQKHOSLQJZLWKWKHSODQ- QLQJLVLQYLWHGWRDWWHQG9ROXQWHHUV are needed. (541-922-1560). WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER BAKE SALE, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical &HQWHUSKDUPDF\OREE\1: 11th St., Hermiston. All proceeds KHOSSURYLGHQXUVLQJVFKRODUVKLSV WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TOD- DLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston 3XEOLF/LEUDU\(*ODG\V$YH (541-567- 2882). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, DP 3HQGOHWRQ 3XEOLF /L- EUDU\6:'RULRQ$YH 966-0380). BMCC STUDENT ART SHOW OPENING RECEPTION, 11 a.m. to SP %HWW\ )HYHV 0HPRULDO $UW *DOOHU\%OXH0RXQWDLQ&RPPXQLW\ &ROOHJH 1: &DUGHQ $YH 3HQGOHWRQ %0&& VWXGHQWV¶ DUWZRUN ZLOO EH RQ GLVSOD\ WKURXJK $SULO *DOOHU\ YLVLWRUV PD\ YRWH IRU 3HRSOH¶V &KRLFH DZDUG )UHH (541-278-5952). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to QRRQ +HUPLVWRQ 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ ( *ODG\V $YH 2882). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Cost is $$3.50 for VHQLRUV IRU WKRVH XQGHU 0HHWQHZIULHQGVHQMR\SRROSX]- ]OHV FUDIWV VQDFNV 6HFRQG 7LPH $URXQG WKULIW VWRUH DQG PRUH IURP 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels call CAPECO at 541-276- 1926. (Maxine 541-276-5303). STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, QRRQ6WDQ¿HOG&RP- PXQLW\ &HQWHU : 5RRVHYHOW 6XJJHVWHG GRQDWLRQ LV IRU VHQLRUVIRUWKRVHXQGHU TOT TIME, 1-2 p.m., Pendle- ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. 'RULRQ$YH)RUFKLOGUHQDJHV Cost is $1 per child. (541-276- 8100). ADULT BEGINNING COMPUT- ER CLASS, 3 p.m., Pendleton 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ 6: 'RULRQ $YH /HDUQ WKH PRVW EDVLF RI ED- VLFV )UHH EXW SUHUHJLVWUDWLRQ LV UHTXLUHG LITTLE BUNNIES NIGHT, 6-7 SP 0LOWRQ)UHHZDWHU 3XEOLF /L- EUDU\6:(LJKWK$YH&KLOGUHQ RI DOO DJHV DUH LQYLWHG WR PDNH VSULQJ FUDIWV HQMR\ UHIUHVKPHQWV DQG JHW D IUHH ERRN )UHH 938-8247). CRIBBAGE NIGHT, 6:30 p.m., *UHDW 3DFL¿F :LQH &RIIHH &R 6 0DLQ 6W 3HQGOHWRQ 1HZ DQGH[SHULHQFHGSOD\HUVZHOFRPH %ULQJERDUGVDQGFDUGV 7460). VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIVING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., call WR 5693 DQG IRU GULYLQJ GLUHFWLRQV %ULQJ D YHJDQ GLVKDQGUHFLSH1HZYHJDQVZHO- FRPH*OXWHQIUHHIULHQGO\JURXS ——— The EO publishes a list of com- ing events as space allows. It’s posted weekly at www.eastorego- nian.com. All items are assumed free nonpro¿t and open to the pub- lic unless otherwise noted. Coming events items should be submitted well in advance to calendar c/o East Oregonian, 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838 or community@eastoregonian.com. When they say “You Like Beer?!” Sound Advantage Hearing Aid Center 541-567-4063 405 N. 1st St., Suite #107, Hermiston 541-215-1888 Ric Jones, BC-HIS 246 SW Dorion, Pendleton Verna Taylor, HAS Terrific Tu esday! RE-ELECT The Umatilla County Historical Society presents: Bryan Wolfe Dale Fife , local historian, presents Echo – Past and Present. Echo has revitalized its present through preservation of its past. Tuesday, March 31 • 7:00 PM Heritage Station Museum Event is free and open to the public Call Heritage Station Museum at 541-276-0012 for information Recommendation for marijuana regulation coming PENDLETON — The Pendleton Planning Commission will only get one crack at formulating regulations for the sale of recreational and medical marijuana. The commission will meet Thursday with the intention of making a recommendation for city council consideration at their April 7 meeting. Based on a similar ordinance from La Grande, city planner Evan MacKenzie has drafted an ordinance that would prohibit marijuana sales of any kind within a 1,000 feet of a school, parks and other marijuana facilities. Time is of the essence due to a city moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries set to expire May 1. The commission meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers at Pendleton City Hall, 500 SW Dorion Ave. Lions welcome Easter bunny PILOT ROCK — The annual Pilot Rock Lions Club Easter egg hunt features egg hunts for four age groups, prizes and a live Easter bunny. The event begins Saturday at 10 a.m. on the Pilot Rock Elementary School grounds on Vern McGowan Drive. Age groups include babes in arms to walking toddlers; two- to four- \HDUROGV¿YHWRVHYHQ year-olds; and eight- to 10-year-olds. Prizes will be available in all age groups. For more information, call Tom Hill after 2 p.m. at 541-443-3291. Arts center offers kids’ sewing class PENDLETON — From threading a needle to running the sewing machine, Sew Cool: You Can Make It Yourself will introduce kids ages 8-12 to sewing the fun way. The class will be held in two sessions, April 18 and 25, from 2:30-4 p.m. each day, at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Instructor Jennifer Costley will lead participants in a colorful, pattern-full two-part project that will outline the concepts behind creating forms in fabric. No experience necessary, and the class is great for both boys and girls. The cost to attend is District 3 Umatilla Electric Board Member • Proven leadership & experience • Board member since 1996 • Certified credentials Paid for by Bryan Wolfe 80897 Wolfe Lane, Hermiston, OR 97838 $25 for members, $30 for non-members plus a $5 materials fee, and class size is limited to 8. To register, call 541-278- 9201 or stop by the arts center. Pendleton seeks tree experts PENDLETON — More than 900 trees have been planted through Arbor Day events, and by the city of Pendleton, in parks and the cemetery over the SDVW¿YH\HDUV The recently approved Tree Commission gives Pendleton an exciting new tool in its chest for preserving and enhancing its urban tree canopy. The commission’s primary responsibility is to formulate, adopt and update a long- range, comprehensive community urban forestry plan for street trees, park trees and trees in other public spaces. In order to accomplish that, the city is looking for volunteers with established professional competence in a pertinent discipline, such as an arborist, or someone with a background in horticulture, landscape or architectural design. It may also be someone with academic training in biological or natural VFLHQFHVTXDOL¿HGDQG interested persons from garden clubs, conservation organizations or simply a member of the public with a strong interest in Pendleton’s trees. Members are appointed by the mayor based on their application. Applications are available at www. pendleton.or.us or can be picked up at the parks RI¿FH7XWXLOOD5RDG For more information, FDOO Class teaches toddler care HERMISTON — An Incredible Years Toddler class will be offered in Hermiston beginning April 15. The six-session class includes information on developmental milestones, positive discipline techniques, praise and encouragement, and handling misbehavior for children 1-3 years old. There is no cost for the class, and child care will be provided Sessions will be held Wednesdays from April 15 through May 20, and are scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Hermiston First United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave. To register, call Mary /RXDW Easter Buffet Prime Rib and you hear “Spring Is Here!” Page 3A Sunday, April 5 10am - 2pm Featuring SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB CARVING STATION HONEY MAPLE HAM ROASTED RED POTATOES FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH BACON & BUTTER CHICKEN BUNKHOUSE PENNE PASTA WHISKEY MEATBALLS FESTIVE SCRAMBLED EGGS MAPLE BACON AND SAUSAGE HAMLEY BISCUITS AND SAUSAGE GRAVY CHEESE BLINTZES WITH BERRY SAUCE SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT SALAD HAMLEY CAESAR SALAD HAMLEY CRANBERRY SPINACH SALAD HOT ROLLS & BUTTER ASSORTED DESSERTS ALL YOU CAN EAT 24 1 6 $ per person $ kids 5-12 Includes Coffee, Tea, or Soft Drink The Easter Bunny will be here! CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS 541.278.1100 OPTION 2 COURT & MAIN, PENDLETON