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REGION Friday, May 8, 2015 BRIEFLY ODFW to present fall hunting update PENDLETON — The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will provide information about the fall hunting season and big game herds at a public meeting Tuesday in Pendleton. District wildlife biologists will give discuss tags, survey results and potential changes to the 2016 regulations at the meeting, which is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. at the ODFW RI¿FH0\WLQJHU Lane. Tag numbers should be similar to last year, when WKHDJHQF\RIIHUHG deer, 59,568 elk, 2,492 pronghorn, 20 mountain goat and 95 bighorn sheep tags, according to the agency. Final tag proposals will be adopted by the Fish and Wildlife Commission on June 5 in Salem. Hunters have until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 15 WRDSSO\IRUPRVWULÀHHON DQGULÀHGHHUFRQWUROOHG hunts in Eastern Oregon. Applications are $8 per hunt series, and a 2015 annual license is required to apply. It can be purchased at the same time as the application. Apply online at www. or.outdoorcentral.us/or/ license. Trip highlights photo stops PENDLETON — A photography road trip features stops at Steptoe Butte and Palouse Falls. Pendleton Parks & Recreation is sponsoring the trip and photography buff Dave Byrd will provide tips in getting the best shots. To fully experience each destination, some light hiking is involved. There will be a lot to see and do, including vantage points of massive wind turbines. The trip, which includes mini-bus transportation, is Saturday, May 16, GHSDUWLQJDWDPIURP the Pendleton Recreation Center. The return time is HVWLPDWHGWREHSP Those 16 and up are invited to participate. The $48 registration fee is due by Friday, May 8. Participants must bring money for lunch and are encouraged to pack some drinks and snacks. To register, go to www. pendletonparksandrec.com RUVWRSE\WKHSDUNVRI¿FH 865 Tutuilla Road. For more information, call 541-276- 8100. Mother’s Day brunch includes entertainment HERMISTON — Music by the Coffey Brothers is featured in a Mother’s Day program at the Hermiston Elks Lodge. The public is invited to the event, which includes a Mother’s Day brunch Sunday at 10 a.m. at 480 E. Main St., Hermiston. The meal, which follows the program, is $8 per person. For more information, FDOORU 541-571-5116. Page 3A BMCC students honored for academics East Oregonian Two Blue Mountain Community College students were honored by Oregon Governor Kate Brown last week as members of the 2015 All-Oregon Academic Team, which recognizes students from the state’s 17 community colleges for their classroom achievement and commu- nity involvement. Second-year BMCC students Kevin Hawman and Kaylie Thompson received their All-Oregon Academic Team award, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa (the honor society for 2-year colleges), during an annual gala luncheon in Salem on $SULO Each college may select up to two students each year, and those students must be taking classes in pursuit of a four-year degree and will transfer to a university. Hawman is an agriculture student at BMCC who plans to transfer to Oregon State University to continue his agriculture studies this fall. After completing his degree, Hawman plans to return to Eastern Oregon to work on his family’s farm in Hermiston. He has been instrumental in fundraising for an irrigation pivot at BMCC, bringing in more than $60,000 in donations to the project, DQG PDQDJHG WR DFTXLUH D discount on the system from Valley Irrigation of Nebraska. Thompson is a nursing student at BMCC, and plans to pursue a master’s degree in nursing at Eastern Oregon University so she can work in either Contributed photo Sen. Bill Hansell poses with BMCC students Kaylie Thompson and Kevin Hawman in Salem on April 30. The two second-year students were honored as members of the 2015 All-Oregon Academic Team. general nursing, geriatric health care, pediatrics or mission work. In the past two years, Thompson has taken part in mission trips to Haiti and Nicaragua to provide meals to fami- lies and children, which completely changed her outlook on life. Thompson’s mother and Hawman’s parents attended the gala event, as did BMCC President Cam Preus and BMCC Phi Theta Kappa Advisor Velda Arnaud. Every four-year institution in the state offers a minimum $1,000 in transfer scholarships to All-Oregon Academic Team members and team members vie for national scholar- VKLSV ZRUWK PRUH WKDQ Civil trial stemming from sex crime case begins in Pendleton Randell Kerby not to return home or he would face consequences. 7KH.HUE\VLQ0DUFK¿OHGD A Milton-Freewater man acquitted lawsuit in federal court that claimed of raping his stepdaughter is back in an inept investigation led to false charges of sex crimes and the arrest. court, this time as the plaintiff. Randell Kerby and his wife An amended lawsuit claimed the Cheryl are suing Gay Davis, an Kerbys suffered emotional stress and Oregon Department of Human the actions of state authorities robbed Services employee, for her role in them of due process and subjected confronting the family following the them to illegal search and seizure. 2011 not guilty verdict and telling They ask for a jury to decide any Randell Kerby he could not return damages. Oregon Department of Justice home. The lawsuit claims the actions violated their right to due process attorney Heather Van Meter and Davis had no legal authority to represents Davis and told the prevent Randell Kerby from going six-member jury that Davis was doing her job when she warned home to his family. Jury selection and opening Randell Kerby not to go home. The arguments in the civil trial began state agency still considered him a Thursday morning in the John F. danger to the accuser’s two siblings Kilkenny United States Courthouse, who lived in the home. The Kerby’s initially named Pendleton. Judge Michael W. Mosman is presiding over the trial, several co-defendants, including the Oregon Department of Human which should conclude next week. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Services, former Umatilla County 2I¿FH LQ HDUO\ DUUHVWHG .HUE\ Sheriff John Trumbo, former for multiple counts of raping and sheriff’s detective Rhiana Sheridan abusing the girl. The case went to and deputy county prosecutor Kate trial at the Umatilla County Court- Hansen. Court actions removed those house, Pendleton, and a jury on Sept. defendants, leaving Davis as the lone 29, 2011, found him not guilty. But target of the lawsuit. ——— moments after the verdict, Davis Contact Phil Wright at pwright@ and a sheriff’s detective met the family outside the Umatilla County eastoregonian.com or 541-966- Courthouse, Pendleton, and warned 0833. By PHIL WRIGHT East Oregonian from the Coca-Cola Foundation and USA Today. Along with meeting Gov. Brown, Hawman and Thompson also met with State Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Baretto (R-Cove), who also recognized the VWXGHQWVGXULQJWKHLUUHVSHFWLYHÀRRU sessions. Umatilla County continues investigation into director, employees By PHIL WRIGHT East Oregonian Umatilla County’s human services director and two alcohol and drug counselors remain on paid leave in the midst of an internal investigation. County Commissioner George Murdock said the county does not know if department head Carolyn Mason and the two workers committed any wrong- doing. “We are as anxious as anybody to get to the bottom of it,” he said, adding the county will reveal any information as soon as it can. &RXQW\ RI¿FLDOV KDYH QRW LGHQWL¿HGWKHFRXQVHORUV The county human services umbrella covers mediation for families, drug, alcohol and gambling prevention, develop- mental disabilities and veterans services. Human services employed almost 26.5 full-time equivalent workers in 2015-16 ¿VFDO \HDU DFFRUGLQJ WR FRXQW\ budget documents, with 14.5 of those in addiction services. The county’s proposed budget for WKH QH[W ¿VFDO \HDU ZRXOG DGG six full-time employees to the addiction services division. County counsel Doug Olsen said a team from Greater Oregon “We are as anxious as anybody to get to the bottom of it.” — George Murdock, County Commissioner Behavioral Health, Inc., based in The Dalles, was involved in the investigation. Olsen said the county receives funding from GOBHI for alcohol and drug programs, so the organization has the ability to review the program and look at the books. But Kevin Campbell, the health organization’s CEO, said county’s investigation did not prompt the recent general review. He said GOBHI period- LFDOO\VHQGVWHDPVRIIRXURU¿YH members to evaluate programs of its partners. He explained the probes look at access to services, for example, or how well programs track clients. This review was not out of the ordi- nary, he said, and the team turned ¿QGLQJV DQG UHFRPPHQGDWLRQV over to the county as well as the Oregon Health Authority. Campbell also said the state is likely to conduct its own review, and GOBHI is in a monitoring mode to ensure people have access to the county services. Mother’s Day Tearing paper creates art PENDLETON — A mixed media class will encourage youths to rethink collages. Torn Paper, which incorporates elements of sculpture, painting and assemblage, begins each project with the simple LGHDRIWHDULQJSDSHUWR¿QG new and surprising uses for it. Experimentation is encouraged, and students will come home with some DPD]LQJ'DQG'DUW pieces. Open to ages 7-12, the four-session class is offered on Saturdays from 1-2 p.m. beginning May 16 at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. The FRVWLVIRUPHPEHUVDQG IRUQRQPHPEHUV$OVR there’s a $5 materials fee. To register or for more information, call 541-278- 9201. ——— Submit information to: community@eastoregonian. com. Call 541-564-4539 or 541-966-0818 with questions. East Oregonian Emily Ann Smith P ILOT R OCK H IGH S CHOOL Congratulations! We are so very proud of you. Love Mom & Dad 00 $ 25 . Private Party Only Tell your favorite graduate how proud you are in our Graduation 2015 special section in the East Oregonian and Hermiston Herald & share their "Then" & "Now" Photos! Publishes: May 30 th Send in your text and photos to psmootz@eastoregonian.com or bring to Paula at the East Oregonian office by May 18 th . Mailing address: Attn: Paula Smootz 211 SE Byers Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801 Buffet Prime Rib Sunday, May 10 10am - 2pm Featuring CARVED SLOW ROASTED PRIME RIB PORK LOIN WITH DEMI-GLACE ROASTED RED POTATOES FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH BACON CHICKEN BUNKHOUSE PASTA WHISKY MEATBALLS FESTIVE SCRAMBLED EGGS APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON & SAUSAGE PATTIES HAMLEY BISCUITS & GRAVY CHEESE BLINTZES ASSORTED HAMLEY SALADS HOT ROLLS & BUTTER FRESH FRUIT SALAD ASSORTED DESSERTS Your Name: Phone Number: Graduate's Name: Graduate's School: Message to Graduate: ALL YOU CAN EAT 26 1 6 $ per person $ kids 5-12 CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS 541.278.1100 OPTION 2 COURT & MAIN, PENDLETON
