REGION
Thursday, May 21, 2015
BRIEFLY
Public meeting
kicks off Pendleton
bridge project
PENDLETON —
Pendleton residents can
ask questions Thursday
night about the upcoming
replacement of the Eighth
Street Bridge.
Pendleton public works
director Bob Patterson said
in an email the general
public informational
meeting will be Thursday at
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Pythias Lodge. The lodge
is next to the Eighth Street
Bridge near the intersection
of Southeast Eighth Street
and Byers Avenue. City
staff, Oregon Department
of Transportation staff and
members of Oregon Bridge
Engineers and Consultants
will be on-hand to provide
an overview of the project,
including a concept of the
replacement bridge and
potential neighborhood
problems and levee issues.
The staff will also
answer questions from the
public.
The state recently
granted the project the
“notice-to-proceed,”
according to Patterson.
The state’s Local Highway
Bridge Program in May
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$7.42 million to replace
the 100-plus-years-old
bridge as long as the city
could come up with a local
match of 10.27 percent, or
The city and Umatilla
County co-own the bridge
and agreed to split that
down the middle, about
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Patterson also said the
city invited members of the
affected neighborhood to an
earlier meeting.
Umatilla delays
zone change vote
UMATILLA — The
Umatilla City Council
delayed a vote on changes
to the city’s commercial
zoning codes for a second
time at the regular meeting
Tuesday.
Among the issues the
city is trying to address
are where businesses, like
strip clubs and marijuana
dispensaries, can locate.
Changes would only affect
new businesses in the city.
At the last meeting,
the council opted to
continue discussion about
the proposal to provide
more time to review the
document. The councilors
brought questions for city
staff Tuesday, but, after
about an hour, Mayor
Dave Trott suggested the
councilors submit their
questions to receive written
answers before taking up
the matter again at a later
meeting.
“This is sort of a
momentous occasion in
terms of the changes and
the idea here is to get it
right,” he said. “It doesn’t
make any difference
whether it takes one week,
two weeks, three weeks
as long as we get it right.
I think that’s the thing we
ought to be shooting for.”
The councilors agreed
to submit their questions by
Friday and to discuss the
matter further on June 16.
Councilman Melvin
Ray brought a long list of
questions to the meeting
and said it was prudent to
be thorough.
“In my estimation,
this ordinance is probably
one of the most important
pieces of work this council
will take up for many
years,” he said. “My intent
is to ensure that we get it
right, and hopefully we
don’t overdo it.”
200 cyclists coming
to Pendleton
PENDLETON —
Motorists will have some
company on Umatilla
County roads this
Memorial Day weekend.
More than 200 cyclists
will ride the back roads
on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday during the Century
Ride of the Centuries. The
annual ride, named for
the century ranches along
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year. The event attracts
cyclists from all around the
Northwest and Canada.
On Saturday, cyclists
will travel north along
Mission Road. The wheat
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60-mile options that will
takes the riders along
stretches of Southeast
Court Avenue, Westgate,
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Springs Road, Cold Springs
Road, Helix Highway and
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Sunday’s century ride
will take cyclists to College
Place, Washington, via
Athena, Weston, Milton-
Freewater and Umapine.
On Monday, cyclists
will test their mettle by
climbing Cabbage Hill in a
49-mile out-and-back ride.
The route follows Mission
Road/Old Emigrant Hill
Road to Meacham.
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stops along the route with
water and snacks. All
rides will begin and end
at Tamastslikt Cultural
Institute.
Young children
found after Amber
Alert issued
Two young children
taken by their father
from Nampa, Idaho were
found in Cowlitz County,
Washington, shortly after
an Amber Alert was issued
Wednesday afternoon.
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Nampa took his children
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Estaleyn-Ophelia Reavis,
2, and left in a gold 2000
Honda Odyssey van.
According to the Oregon
State Police, Reavis is a
non-custodial parent.
The children were
believed to be in danger
of physical harm and an
arrest warrant for felony
custodial interference was
issued. Reavis suffers
from psychological issues,
according to the Nampa
Police Department, which
is why a wide-ranging alert
was issued.
No further details about
the location of the suspect
or the children were
immediately available.
Wyden postpones
three town halls
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden,
D-Oregon, has postponed
three town hall meetings
originally set for May
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and Wallowa counties due
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be held Friday, May
29 in Mitchell and
Heppner, and Saturday,
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spokesman for Wyden said
those meetings will be
rescheduled.
Bike rodeo pedals
fun, prizes
BOARDMAN — Area
children and youths are
invited to bring their bikes
for the Boardman Bike
Rodeo.
The event is Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Boardman Marina
Park. Kids will have
fun riding and learning
new skills. The activities
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a riding course, a bike
safety check, prizes and
more.
The event is sponsored
by the Boardman Police
Department.
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longer prepare his meals.
He could use someone to
deliver a warm meal.
You could be that
someone.
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give back to seniors.
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East Oregonian
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Settlement may be in the
works in Wtechlink lawsuit
for June 1-4. Umatilla County Circuit
Court records show Monday the court
removed the case from the schedule
The owners of Wtechlink of Pend- pending the possibility of a settlement.
Neither side appeared for a recent
leton remain at odds, but for now are not
headed to trial in circuit court. Whether trial readiness hearing in Hermiston
a settlement is in the works, though, before Circuit Judge Dan Hill. Wysocki
after the hearing said that was because
remains a question.
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shareholder and company president said Monday any talk of a settlement is
Byron Wysocki for control of the speculative.
Wysocki claimed the settlement
company. McDonald accuses Wysocki
of ignoring Wtechlink operations, would bring on a third, “super minority”
taking company funds and siphoning partner to act as check and balance to
revenue last year so he could open his him and McDonald. Majority owners
Pendleton bar, 40 Taps, along with other of companies can outvote the minority
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ently does not work.” But if two people
Umatilla County Circuit Court.
Wtechlink is an Internet service outvote a third, even a majority owner,
provider for the Pendleton, Pilot Rock Wysocki said, that would be an indicator
and Athena areas, and Wysocki said the of the way the company should go.
Wysocki also said the agreement
company completed a 45 kilowatt solar
project three months ago on the compa- would address how he would pay back
ny’s headquarters, 404 S.E. Dorion Ave., Wtechlink funds.
McDonald said while there has
Pendleton.
The civil trial was on the docket been some talk of a settlement, he has
By PHIL WRIGHT
East Oregonian
seen nothing in writing and word of a
third partner was news to him. He also
explained attorneys for both sides were
expecting to call in for that pretrial
hearing and not be there in person,
but they could not reach anyone at the
courthouse.
Wysocki on Monday maintained the
deal is in play, and his and McDonald’s
lawyers are working out the details.
McDonald’s attorney, Patrick Gregg of
Pendleton, said he had no comment.
Court documents from the case show
McDonald and Wysocki agreed to a
restraining order that prevents Wysocki
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And police records revealed Wysocki on
April 10 accused McDonald of embez-
zlement. Pendleton Police Chief Stuart
Roberts reported in an email McDonald
showed invoices in the amount Wysocki
alleged was embezzled.
“No crime was committed,” Roberts
stated.
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eastoregonian.com or 541-966-0833.
Local cemeteries host Memorial Day observances
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ration Day, Memorial Day
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1868.
The day was initially
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on the graves of Union
and Confederate soldiers
at
Arlington
National
Cemetery, according to
the Oregon Department
of Veterans’ Affairs. Now,
as a federal holiday, it is
observed the last Monday
in May. Local observances
include ceremonies at Olney
Cemetery in Pendleton and
the Hermiston Cemetery.
In
Pendleton,
the
Memorial Day program is
coordinated by the Friends
of Olney and VFW Post
922. It begins Monday at 11
a.m. at Olney Cemetery, 865
Tutuilla Road.
It includes the posting of
colors by the VFW Post 922.
Music will be provided by
the Pendleton Men’s Chorus.
Griswold High School
teacher Lorin Kubishta is
the special speaker. Dave
Chorazy will play “Taps.”
The Avenue of Flags
EO file photo
Dave Chorazy of Pendleton plays “Taps” on a trumpet at the end of a Memorial Day
ceremony in 2014 at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton.
will start being erected
Thursday and will remain
until Tuesday.
Led by VFW Post 4750
and
American
Legion
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service begins Monday at
10 a.m. at the Hermiston
Cemetery, located off South
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National Guard will present a
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also includes the reading of
names of all area veterans
who died in the past year and
a Naval piping ceremony.
The Avenue of Flags,
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be erected Friday beginning
about 5 p.m. Anyone inter-
ested in assisting can meet at
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remain through Tuesday.
COMING EVENTS
THURSDAY, MAY 21
FREE HEALTH FAIR BLOOD
DRAW, 6:30-9:30 a.m., St. Antho-
ny Hospital rooms 3&4, 2801 St.
Anthony Way, Pendleton. Free
Health Fair Panel and Prostate
Panel (men only). Participants
must fast beginning at midnight for
accurate results.
LEGISLATIVE TELECONFER-
ENCE, 7 a.m., Blue Mountain
Community College Pioneer Hall
boardroom, 2411 N.W. Carden
Ave., Pendleton. Sen. Bill Hansell
and Rep. Greg Barreto will discuss
recent happenings at the Capitol
in Salem.
WALKING FOR WELLNESS,
8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec-
reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion
Ave. (541-276-8100).
PRESCHOOL STORY AND
CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Mil-
ton-Freewater Public Library, 8
S.W. Eighth Ave. (Lili Schmidt 541-
938-8247).
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.
(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).
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. (541-276-7101).
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center, 510
S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. The
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Happy 60th
Anniversary
Doug &
Margaret Green.
Love, Your Family
& Friends
with the second hour focusing
on life skills for middle and high
school students. Free, but regis-
tration requested. (Danny Bane
541-379-4250).
MORROW COUNTY CHIL-
DREN’S FAIR, 3:30-6 p.m., Port
of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive, Board-
man. Snacks, prizes, games and
more. Free admission.
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY
BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo
starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assist-
ed Living, 980 W. Highland Ave.,
Hermiston. Join jam session or
just listen. Refreshments served.
(541-567-3141).
OREGON
CONNECTIONS
ACADEMY INFORMATION SES-
SION, 6:30 p.m., Oxford Suites,
2400 S.W. Court Place, Pendle-
ton. Parents and students interest-
ed in exploring tuition-free online
public school are encouraged to
attend. Free. (800-382-6010 or
www.OregonConnectionsAcade-
my.com/events).
FIRST DRAFT WRITERS’ SE-
RIES, 7 p.m., Pendleton Center for
the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendle-
ton. Gathering features a reading
by Kathleen Flenniken; partici-
pants can sign up for open mic
time. (541-278-9201).
EIGHTH STREET BRIDGE KICK-
$300.00 REWARD
MISSING DOG
• Mini Aussie
Please help us
find our lost
dog that
comes to the
name of
Charlie
Charlie!
Charlie was lost on 5/16 on the old
stock driveway outside of Pilot Rock.
He could have made his way to
Spring Creek road or out that way.
Please call or text 541-969-7180
or 969-8502 - Brittany Doherty
OFF PUBLIC MEETING, 7:30 p.m.,
Knights of Pythias Lodge, 11 S.E.
Eighth Pendleton. Staff from the city
of Pendleton, Oregon Bridge Engi-
neers and consultants and the Ore-
gon Dept. of Transportation will give
discuss project, potential neighbor-
hood impacts, levee issues and
answer questions about the project.
(Bob Patterson 541-966-0241).
“THE ORPHANS,” 7:30 p.m.,
Blue Mountain Community Col-
lege Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411
N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton.
College Community Theatre pres-
ents the James Prideaux comedy.
Costs $10 for adults, $5 for stu-
dents and children over 3. (541-
278-5953 or cct@bluecc.edu).
FRIDAY, MAY 22
WALKING FOR WELLNESS,
8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec-
reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion
Ave. (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).
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m.,
Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza
St.
AFTER SCHOOL STORY TIME,
4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library,
502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Older sib-
lings welcome. (541-966-0380).
PENDLETON FARMERS MAR-
KET, 4 p.m. to dusk, 300 block
South Main Street, Pendleton.
Browse fresh produce, meats,
baked goods and plants, locally
crafted jewelry and items for the
home. EBT, debit and credit cards
welcome. (pendletonfarmersmar-
ket.net).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6
p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Herm-
iston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St.
“THE ORPHANS,” 7:30 p.m.,
Blue Mountain Community Col-
lege Bob Clapp Theatre, 2411
N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton.
College Community Theatre pres-
ents the James Prideaux comedy.
Costs $10 for adults, $5 for stu-
dents and children over 3. (541-
278-5953 or cct@bluecc.edu).
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