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REGION Saturday, June 20, 2015 East Oregonian Page 3A Crews extinguish small blaze on Butte State struggles HERMISTON to replicate Eastern Promise By SEAN HART EO Media Group No structures were damaged during a small ¿UHRQWKH+HUPLVWRQ%XWWH early Friday morning. Hermiston Fire & Emer- gency Services Lt. Dennis McClure said the agency was dispatched at 12:12 a.m. to a report of visible ÀDPHV E\ WKH VZLPPLQJ pool on the northwest side of the butte. He said three Hermiston XQLWVDQGWZRIURP6WDQ¿HOG responded and worked to quickly extinguish the blaze. ³7KH ¿UH ZDV LQ VWHHS terrain on the butte in the area behind the swimming pool,” he said. “It was controlled at 12:38. a.m. That’s when the ¿UHZDVRXWDQGWKH\VWDUWHG to mop up. At 12:55, all the hot spots were put out, and they cleared the scene.” Although he was not at WKH ¿UH 0F&OXUH VDLG WKH report indicates approxi- mately one acre of grass was burned, but no structures were threatened. He said WKHFDXVHRIWKH¿UHLVXQGH- termined, but with no signs of arson reported, further investigation is unlikely. “Typically, for small Staff photo by Jade McDowell Hermiston and Stanfield firefighters work to extinguish a small grass fire on the northwest side of the Hermiston Butte early Friday morning. JUDVV ¿UHV OLNH WKLV ZH won’t go in any farther,” he said. “Sometimes, (we are) UHDOO\MXVWXQDEOHWR¿QGWKH source).” A controlled burn planned at the butte at 5 p.m. June 25 will probably still occur if the weather conditions are appropriate, McClure said, because only a small portion of the butte was burned LQ WKH XQSODQQHG ¿UH 7KH controlled burn is planned to UHGXFHWKHULVNRI¿UHGXULQJ WKH-XO\¿UHZRUNVVKRZ McClure said people should be mindful of the GDQJHURXV¿UHFRQGLWLRQV “Conditions are really dry all over the county,” he said. “People should be careful of where they burn and what they do. They should just be careful and cautious of their activities in dry areas.” COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 20 HERMISTON’S OWN FARM- ERS MARKET, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKenzie Park, 300 S. First St., Hermiston. Food, crafts, live mu- sic, art. PARKING LOT SALE, 8:30- 11:30 a.m., Agape House, 500 Harper Road, Hermiston. Cloth- ing, furniture, knick-knacks, books and more. Clothing 3 for $1, knick- knacks you name the price. (Dave 541-567-8774). KIDS’ FISHING DAY, 9 a.m. to noon, Umatilla National Forest Pond 5412, south of Pilot Rock on USFS Road 5412-050, off Yellow- MDFNHW5RDG)UHH¿VKLQJIRUDJHV 6-14 and their parent/guardian ZKRPD\QRW¿VK%OXH0RXQWDLQ Flycasters members will provide instruction and help with cleaning and icing the catch. Kids should bring their own tackle and bait; a limited amount of loaner gear may be available. A hot dog lunch will be provided to all participants. *DU\ %HOO RU -RKQ Dadoly 541-377-2943). KIDS’ ART IN THE PARK, 9 a.m. to noon, McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. Free kids’ art activities with Laurie Ellis for ages 6-17. All supplies provided, drop in, make it and take it home. NORTHWEST RUN/WALK FOR EPILEPSY, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. event begins, McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermis- ton. The one-mile run/walk raises awareness and funds for Epilepsy Foundation Northwest. Register online at www.NWRunWalk.org/ Hermiston. 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). “ROBBERS, REPROBATES AND THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT” WALKING TOUR, 10:30 a.m, be- 3XE%UHZHU\(&RXUW$YH Pendleton. Share thoughts with Ward 1 councilwoman. (541-276- 9147). SUMMER POPS CONCERT, 4 p.m., Ione Community School, 445 Spring St. A repertoire of pop- XODU WXQHV ZLOO IHDWXUH 6HQ %LOO Hansell narrating “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland. A reception with refreshments will follow the concert. Free. SUNDAY, JUNE 21 PAUL GORHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST, 8 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Ma- sonic Lodge No. 52, 1350 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Costs $6 for adults and $4 for ages 6-12. Call-in orders to go are welcome. 3URFHHGV EHQH¿W WKH ORGJH IXQG (541-276-3760). %UHZHU\ 6( &RXUW $YH Pendleton. Share ideas on format of Pendleton area’s newest radio station. (Vicki 541-566-2744). SUMMER POPS CONCERT, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., SAGE Cen- WHU 2OVRQ 5RDG %RDUGPDQ Lunch of grilled cheddar and bar- becued pork sandwich, side, des- sert and drink is $5, which includes admission to the center. (541-481- 7243). Music on the Lawn Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini Brady Goss, a crowd favorite throughout the region, will perform Monday at 7 p.m. at Music in the Parks at Irrigon Marina Park. KBLU-FM CITIZENS ADVISORY GROUP, 3 p.m., Prodigal Son Pub ginning at MaySon’s General Store, 369 S. Main St., Pendleton. Cost is $5 per person. (541-276- 8206). 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). STRAIGHT TALK WITH BECKY MARKS, 2-4 p.m., Prodigal Son PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, gins, 6 p.m. game signups, 6:30 p.m. play begins, Ione American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St. Cost to play is $40 for poker, $20 for cribbage. No late buy-ins. Cash prizes for winners. Chicken bar- becue dinner will be available by donation; no-host bar by Route 74. (Arlynda Gates 541-422-7534 for SRNHU %HWW\ *UD\ for cribbage). p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, :LOGKRUVH %OYG 0LVVLRQ View replicas of traditional and prehistoric Plateau Indian people and participate in cultural activi- ties. Free with admission. (541- 429-7700). May 23 through Aug. 30 2015 TILLAMOOK CHEESE DAYS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). COMMUNITY SHRED DAY, 9 a.m. to noon, Old West Federal Credit Union parking lot, 1739 N. )LUVW 6W +HUPLVWRQ %ULQJ FRQ¿- dential papers to be shredded for no charge. Some restrictions in amounts per household may be given. (541-564-0264). IONE RED WHITE & BLUES TEXAS HOLD’EM AND CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT, 5 p.m. dinner be- LIVING CULTURE VILLAGE AT TAMASTSLIKT, 10 a.m. to 4 4 p.m., Weston-McEwen High School, 540 E. Main St., Athena. A repertoire of popular tunes will IHDWXUH 6HQ %LOO +DQVHOO QDUUDW- ing “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland. A reception with refresh- ments will follow the concert. Free. 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, JUNE 22 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Mark Holt SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Dakota Brown 6:00-9:00 PM & Luke Basile H AMLEY S TEAK H ouse & S aloon COURT & MAIN, PENDLETON • 541.278.1100 When Caring, Quality and Commitment Make a Difference. bla Ha ol Se spañ E Call Today for your FREE Assessment Providing Personalized In-home Care 24/7 541-429-8099 920 Frazier Ave ste 212 Pendleton Or 97801 www.aqhcinc.com counselor and former Eastern Promise staffer. “Because I think the way they kind of The state has spent looked at it, the high schools nearly $2 million to replicate might be stealing some of Eastern Promise, a collab- their business.” Royer remembers meet- oration between Eastern Oregon K-12 schools and ings led by the superinten- higher education to get more dent of the education service students to college or into district with presidents of Blue Mountain and Treasure career training. The idea is to bring Valley community colleges together universities, and Eastern Oregon Univer- colleges and K-12 schools to sity. “Some of those meetings do three things, according to Hilda Rosselli of the Oregon got very heated,” Royer Education Investment said. “But everyone was Board: “To increase access always back at the table the for students to college next week. They didn’t give credits, and to help create up on it.” It’s still not entirely college-going cultures, and to align curriculum between smooth in Eastern Oregon. College professors help high schools and colleges.” Eastern Promise offers grade papers and meet with college credits in rural high high school teachers to schools, for things like native ensure students are doing Spanish-speaking ability or college-level work. Jim college-level coursework. Whittaker at BMCC said his There’s a program in the faculty has limits. “In some areas, such as lower grades to encourage grade schoolers to start writing, it has increased their thinking early about what work load dramatically,” it would be like to go to said Whittaker. “They do get paid additionally for their college. Now there are also part- time, but there’s only so nerships in the Portland area, much time.” The Oregon Education Eugene, southern and central Oregon, but the Salem- Association has similar based Willamette Promise concerns about the workload is moving the fastest. Just for public school teachers. a year in, 80 teachers are OEA President Hanna Vaan- running 18 courses. But it’s dering questions whether not totally smooth. Cheme- replicating Eastern Promise keta Community College is is the way to go. ³2QH VL]H GRHV QRW ¿W leaving Willamette Promise as the grant runs out this all,” she said. “The concerns that you have in Eastern month. &KHPHNHWD RI¿FLDOV VD\ Oregon are very different 20 professors helped with than those you might in the course outlines and exams. Eugene area, or in Salem. College deans and a full- We want to be sure we build time advisor also took part. programs that meet the needs But in the end, Chemeketa of students in that zip code.” Willamette Promise is decided to focus on its other programs that are geared moving into 20 more school toward high school students. districts in the Portland area. “When it was wrapping Portland State University up, through, all that effort and has asked for a one-year work, and then comparing moratorium on expansions. what the program was :LOODPHWWH RI¿FLDOV KDYH doing to what our program said they won’t interfere was doing, it just felt like with existing programs. 6WDWH RI¿FLDOV DUH ZUHV- it was best to focus on our programs,” said Chemeketa tling with how to regulate the various ways Oregon spokesperson Greg Harris. When Eastern Promise high schools and colleges started, schools and colleges offer credits. High school students didn’t always agree, either. “There had to be a lot of earned more than 200,000 cooperation with the colleges college credits in the DQGWKDWZDVQ¶WHDV\DW¿UVW´ 2013-14 school year. Eastern said Mike Royer, a Morrow Promise was responsible for County School District 13,000 of those. By ROB MANNING OPB News • Personal Care • Checks • Housekeeping • Meal • Appointments Preparation • Bathing • Laundry • Companionship • Home Care • Respit Care • Grooming • Errands • Medication • Memory Care Assistance • Cognition • Insurance •Groceries Billing • Blood Pressure Insured • Bonded • Licensed 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. (541-276-8100). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St. For ages birth to 6. (541-566-2470). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $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). 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). MUSIC IN THE PARK, 7 p.m., Irrigon Marina Park, end of North- HDVW WK 6WUHHW %UDG\ *RVV LV WKHIHDWXUHGSHUIRUPHU%ULQJEODQ- ket, lawn chairs and a picnic. TUESDAY, JUNE 23 WALKING FOR WELLNESS, DP6WDQ¿HOG3XEOLF/L- brary, 180 W. Coe Ave. (541-449- 1254). LITERARY HOUR, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendle- ton. A book and activity designed to promote literacy, self-expres- sion and early reading. (541-276- 1066). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, QRRQ %RDUGPDQ Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., %RDUGPDQ&RVWLVIRUVHQLRUV 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 $4 for adults and children over 10, $4 for Meals on Wheels home delivery, free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents if center provides table service or dishes. Transportation can be arranged by donation. (541-567-3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 for seniors, $6 for those under 60. Meet new friends, enjoy pool, puzzles, 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). COMMUNITY SHRED DAY, 2-5 p.m., Old West Federal Credit Union parking lot, 301 S. Main St., 3HQGOHWRQ %ULQJ FRQ¿GHQWLDO SD- pers to be shredded for no charge. Some restrictions in amounts per household may be given. (541- 575-0264). Here for you! Renata Anderson, MA is a certified, licensed Audiologist with more than 20 years of experience. 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