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REGION Friday, June 12, 2015 East Oregonian FOSSIL Page 3A PENDLETON 5DGDUXSJUDGHHDVHVZLQGIDUPFRQÀLFW Patterson to give presentation at sustainability fair XVHGE\WKH)$$IRUDLUWUDI¿F control. However, the FAA has tagged numerous wind Another software upgrade turbines as potential hazards is coming to the Air Force for the way they generate radar station in Fossil to false alarms, or “clutter,” on lessen interference from the radar screen. That has posed a signif- nearby wind farms. The announcement icant hurdle to growing Wednesday comes three Oregon’s clean energy weeks after U.S. Sen. Ron SRUWIROLR ² LGHQWL¿HG DV D Wyden, D-Oregon, sent a top priority of the Obama OHWWHU WR WRS RI¿FLDOV DW WKH administration — and small, Pentagon and Federal Avia- rural counties where wind tion Administration, saying energy has taken over as a the outdated radar was holding leading industry. The radar was last given back nearly 4,000 megawatts of new wind energy develop- a software upgrade in 2010 ment in Eastern Oregon and to allow for construction of the enormous Shepherds Flat Washington. Located on a remote Wind Farm in Gilliam and mountaintop, the Fossil radar Morrow counties. Wyden is a long-range surveillance had asked the government to system jointly managed by replace the system entirely, the Department of Defense but calls this most recent and Homeland Security, and advancement a step in the By GEORGE PLAVEN East Oregonian right direction. “I fully intend to make sure the federal government stays on this course until it reaches a comprehensive solution that maintains defense capabilities and air safety while preserving every opportunity to develop wind energy to its complete potential,” Wyden said in a statement. Developed by the FAA National Airspace Systems Defense Program over the course of three years, the upgrade should actually improve detection of aircraft while simultaneously reducing clutter from wind turbines, according to the agency. Mark Carmouche, lead engineer for the FAA’s long-range radar team, said the technology is based on a “novel computer software solution” and the results have EHHQ YHUL¿HG ZLWK PXOWLSOH ÀLJKWFDPSDLJQV “The results have proven successful by any measure, and it is truly an exciting time to be part of the long-range radar team,” Carmouche said. The FAA, Department of Defense and Homeland Security say they will continue to look at ways of mitigating radar impacts on wind turbines, and evaluate proposed wind farm projects on a case-by-case basis. According to the Renew- able Northwest Project based in Portland, there are 12 wind energy projects either proposed or in the permitting process in Oregon. All would be located in Eastern Oregon, except for a 30-watt offshore development in Coos County. HERMISTON Three agencies bring free summer meals to children By JADE MCDOWELL East Oregonian The number of hungry children in America increases during the summer months, but Hermiston youngsters have plenty of options for free meals while school is out. Umatilla-Morrow Head Start is joining the ranks of participants in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, adding a free meal site behind its WIC center at 110 N.E. Fourth St. The site is serving free lunches for children, along with educational programs and games, between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until Aug. 14. Angie Treadwell, UMCHS’s registered dietitian, said the staff felt the community could use another meal site on the east side of town. “We looked at other areas and thought this little pocket was under-served,” she said. Treadwell said UMCHS is trying to incorporate as much fresh, locally-sourced produce as possible into its meals. Thursday’s lunch included fresh cherries from the area. When children are done eating they can play games, blow bubbles, do puzzles or listen to Head Start staff read stories. On Thursday Skylee Soper and her son Deegan, who turns three next week, ZHUHWKH¿UVWIDPLO\WRVKRZ up. Skylee said she is taking a parenting class called The Incredible Years and learned that if she brought Deegan early he would get a free meal. “I think it’s neat,” she said. “I like that they have this for kids to come and eat.” The WIC site isn’t the only place for children to get a free meal through the Summer Food Service Program. Hermiston School District is offering free lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at West Park Elemen- tary, Armand Larive Middle School and Hermiston High School. The city of Hermiston is offering meals at city parks. Diana Picard, who runs the meal program, said the parks and recreation department originally started out feeding just the children from its summer programs but decided to expand to serving the whole community. She said the free sack lunches are a hit. Last year her department served 10,000 meals. “It starts off a little slow, but once they get the schedule down of when lunch is served they’re usually there waiting for us,” she said. The program was started by the federal government WR¿OOLQWKHJDSIRUORZLQ- come students who receive free meals during the school year. But now all of the meal sites serve any child under 18. Picard said most of the students she sees are in the wood burning stoves with D QHZHU PRUH HQHUJ\HI¿- cient heating system. Patterson will also give an update on plans to build a 10-megawatt solar farm By GEORGE PLAVEN at the Eastern Oregon East Oregonian Regional Airport, which Pendleton Public Works has already leased land to Director Bob Patterson a Portland-based developer. With Umatilla County will talk about the city’s in a state-declared strides in solar, drought emer- hydro power and gency, Patterson water storage, will spend part of among other his presentation investments, reviewing the at the annual city’s Aquifer SolWest Renew- Storage and able Energy and Recovery plan Sustainability that, since a Fair in La Grande. feasibility study Patterson will was done in 2002, speak during the Patterson has slowed native event’s Sociability Supper at 6 p.m. Saturday, groundwater decline from June 27 at the Union an average of 3.4 feet per County Fairgrounds. His year to 1.2 feet per year presentation will focus on a over 10 years. In 2013, the groundwater number of successful city- wide initiatives, including level actually increased by Solarize Pendleton, which a half-foot, according to offers zero-percent interest Patterson’s presentation. Tickets for the dinner are loans on solar installations up to $9,000 at homes and $25, and $30 for the dinner and a weekend pass to the businesses. The program launched SolWest Fair. It is the fair’s in 2010, with 56 homes second year in La Grande participating in Phase I. after 15 years in John Day, Pendleton is now recog- when Oregon Rural Action nized as having the most took over sponsorship from solar installations per capita the Eastern Oregon Renew- DEOH(QHUJLHV1RQSUR¿W LQWKH3DFL¿F1RUWKZHVW The SolWest Fair runs “As a community, it just takes a vision, and things June 26-28 at the Union start falling into place,” County Fairgrounds, with workshops and demonstra- Patterson said. Other projects include tions focused on sustain- Weatherize Pendleton ability. For more informa- in coordination with the tion, a schedule of events Energy Trust of Oregon, or to purchase tickets, visit and a zero interest loan www.oregonrural.org/ program for replacing solwest. Public works director to discuss city projects BRIEFLY Staff photo by Jade McDowell Katheryn Long feeds her son Aiden Long, 1, while Elizabeth Long, 3, looks on at Umatilla-Morrow Head Start’s free summer meal site. Pendleton summer meal schedule PENDLETON — Free summer meals are also being provided to all children and youths through the Pendleton School District. The Summer Food Program runs from Monday, June 22 through Thursday, Aug. 20, although some sites end sooner. The days, times and places are: •June 22-Aug. 20, Monday through Fridays, breakfast from 8-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Elementary, 107 N.W. 10th St. •June 22-Aug. 13, Monday and Wednesdays, lunch from 11:30-11:45 a.m. at Community Park, 1000 S.W. 37th St. •June 22-Aug. 13 Monday and Wednesdays, lunch from 12:15-12:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 400 N.W. Despain Ave. •June 22-Aug. 6, Monday through Fridays, lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. at Nixyaawii, 73300 July Grounds Lane. The meals are open to everyone 18 and younger. There’s no charge or registration — those who would like to eat may just show up. For more information, call 541-966-3266. middle range, between age nine and 15, because they’re old enough to go to the park themselves and young enough to not have a summer job yet. This year the city is serving sack lunches on Music on the Lawn D ¿UVWFRPH ¿UVWVHUYHG basis from June 15 to Aug. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to noon at Sunset Park, 12:45-1:15 p.m. at Victory Square Park and 12:15 to 12:45 at Butte Park, the Hermiston Aquatic Center and Rocky Heights Friday June 12 Joni Harms 6-9 P H AMLEY S TEAK H ouse & S aloon COURT & MAIN, PENDLETON • 541.278.1100 Here for you! Renata Anderson, MA is a certified, licensed Audiologist with more than 20 years of experience. “We looked at other areas and thought this little pocket was under-served” — Angie Treadwell, Umatilla Morrow County Head Start dietician on meals served on Fourth Street Elementary. ——— Contact Jade at jmcdowell@eastoregonian. Stuffed animals turn into heroes For more information, call 541-966-0380. PENDLETON — Kids are encouraged to dress their stuffed animal as its own hero and participate in an event at the Pendleton Public Library. Children can get help ¿OOLQJRXWWKHKHUR¶V application. The should bring their stuffed animal to the library to be photographed in the children’s area Thursday, June 18 at 4 p.m. at 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. The photos will be displayed on the library’s Facebook page. Library patrons will vote on the top three heroes via Facebook and an inner library display. The top three picks will receive a gift card to the Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon. Cheese Days adds BBQ pork BOARDMAN — This month’s Tillamook Cheese Days features barbecued pork sandwiches. The SAGE Center is showcasing Tillamook products made in Boardman during the event that features a grilled cheese and barbecued pork sandwich, a side, dessert and a drink for $5. Also included is admission to the SAGE Center, which features an interactive visitor center showcasing the region’s industries and resources. Tillamook Cheese Days are Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 101 Olson Road, Boardman. National Flag Week Exchange your old flag for a new American Flag! June 15th through June 19th We celebrate Flag Week in honor of our American flag and our heritage In honor of National Flag Week, we will be handing out free American Flags. Flags may be exchanged Monday, June 15 thru Friday, June 19 between 9:00am and 5:00pm. You're a grand old flag, you're a high flying flag, and forever in peace may you wave. ~George M. Cohan Visit www.renataanderson.com and call for an appointment today! Certified, Licensed Audiologist Still Located at: 2237 SW Court, Pendleton 541-276-5053 Limited supply, reserve yours today! There will be a ceremonial disposal of the retired flags that are collected. McKay Creek Estates 1601 Southgate Place Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-1987 www.PrestigeCare.com
