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REGION Saturday, August 8, 2015 East Oregonian PENDLETON Passport to Japan opens at Children’s Museum East Oregonian Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon can get their passports to Japan stamped. A new exhibit for the month of August features a glimpse of contemporary Japanese life through a Japanese child’s bedroom. A group effort with the city of Pendleton brings to life how a typical child in Minamisoma, Japan — Pendleton’s sister city — would sleep, dress and eat. Intended to entertain and educate, Passport to Japan highlights similarities and differences between Japanese and American cultures. Visi- tors can dress in traditional Japanese attire, role play with Japanese cuisine and discover shared interests, such as baseball and Hello Kitty. In addition to learning about Japanese culture, kids and their families can meet the six exchange students from Minamisoma Monday at 10 a.m. at the museum, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. Those in attendance also can exper- iment with Japanese writing called Kanji using traditional calligraphy brushes, as well as learn to say a few Japanese words and phrases. By presenting Japanese culture that is relevant to the daily lives of children in the United States, the museum BRIEFLY Chute Eight kickoff party planned after parade Umatilla School District registration set Aug. 18-20 A kickoff party for the new Chute Eight whiskey and vodka will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Chute 8 venue at the Farm- City Pro Rodeo grounds in Hermiston. The new brand launched earlier this year, and the rodeo will receive royalties from the sales. The 80-proof American whiskey is a blend of two whiskeys: a rye grain and a malt blend of rye grain, corn and barley. The 80-proof vodka is made from corn distillate. Portland-based Indio Spirits created the drinks. UMATILLA — Registration for all three schools in the Umatilla School District will take place Aug. 18-20. Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. while McNary Heights Elementary School will be open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. 7KH¿UVWGD\RIVFKRROIRUWKHGLVWULFWLV Aug. 31. Billing change will not cause residents to pay double 67$1),(/'²7KHFLW\RI6WDQ¿HOG has changed the way it bills for monthly services, but the change will not cause residents to pay more. City Manager Blair Larsen said, instead of charging base fees at the beginning of the month, the city is now charging those fees at the beginning of the following month for services that have been used. The change resulted in a small August bill because residents were only charged for water usage during July. Residents will pay the base fees for water, sewer and garbage and the public safety fee for the month of August on the bill issued at the beginning of September. Photo contributed by Heidi Anderson A young visitor explores the Passport to Japan exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon. The ex- hibit runs through the month of August. hopes visitors will gain appre- ciation of another culture, said Heidi Anderson, Children’s Museum executive director. The Children’s Museum provides opportunities for educational exploration and development through interactive exhibits and play. It’s open Monday through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission is $4 per person. In addition, there are group rates, memberships DQG7HUUL¿FDOO\)UHH7XHVGD\ offers free admittance on the ¿UVWDQGWKLUG7XHVGD\RIHDFK month. For more information, contact 541-276-1066, director@cmeo.org or visit www.cmeo.org. HERMISTON City to consider bringing helicopter hangar to airport because the current fuel tank currently policy of banning all at the airport is 20 years old, drivers with any convictions and undersized,” Morgan for crimes of “moral turpi- “Our engineers tude” in their past, amending The Hermiston City wrote. Council will consider a were also able to prove that it to say that convictions for lease agreement Monday the current tank is out of minor crimes that were more that would result in a compliance with current FAA than 10 years ago won’t be 6,000-square-foot helicopter standard, and therefore, FAA considered. The council couldn’t hangar being built at Herm- will (pay) for 90 percent of the cost of installing brand proceed with a vote on the iston Municipal Airport. amendment in July meeting The lease would be new tanks.” The overall result is that the because councilors must between the city and Lohman Helicopter LLC, which uses airport project will increase to unanimously agree to have helicopters to do contract a total of $3.42 million, with a required second reading MREV VXFK DV ¿UH¿JKWLQJ DQG the city only spending about of an ordinance in the same PHHWLQJDVWKH¿UVWDQGFRXQ- precision aerial spraying. The $42,000 out of its reserves. The council will also take cilor Doug Primmer voted company intends to locate a up the issue of background against reading the ordinance helicopter in Hermiston. According to information checks for taxi drivers for a a second time. The council has a second in the council’s agenda third time Monday. The ordinance in question reading and a vote on packet, the addition to the airport would create “several would change the city’s Monday’s agenda. new full-time jobs” and generate an extra $3,000 a year in revenue for the airport. ANNOUNCEMENT .... ANNOUNCEMENT On Monday the council Smiley RV Sales will also consider a resolution proudly announces that two longtime service authorizing the city manager techs are taking over the RV repair and parts/ to accept up to $3.3 million in accessory store. The new business name is grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration for a K and K RV Center maintenance project. Kirk McDonald and Keith Jenkins bring a The city has been planning combined 35 years of experience with them. for some time to bring the This change-over will be in August 2015. airport up to regulation by Come in and say hi to Kirk, Keith and Roxane, moving its parallel taxiway, who will be running the parts store. They will but according to a memo gladly help you with any of your RV needs. from assistant city manager Same location, same faces, same great service- Mark Morgan, planning -just a new name! for the project revealed the 541-938-6562, voice mail 509-586-4140 airport’s fueling station would Smiley RV Sales will still be open, doing late- also have to be moved. model RV sales & consignments. “This has turned out to 1-800-338-6562, smileyrv@gmail.com be a lucky break for the city By JADE MCDOWELL East Oregonian NIXYAAWII CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Thursday, August 13 11:45am-1pm Tamástslikt Cultural Institute “Marijuana Legalization: How does Oregon’s latest initiative affect your business?” Tickets are $15 members; $17 non-members Advance reservations required by email to nixyaawiichamber@live.com. Page 3A New student registration begins 0onday in 6tan¿eld Boardman chamber to hear about construction projects BOARDMAN — Updates on construction and remodeling projects in the Boardman area will be shared during the upcoming Boardman Chamber of Commerce meeting. Information discussed will include a report from city staff about the recreation center and from Umatilla Electric Co-op about their new building. The no-host luncheon is Wednesday, Aug. 19 at noon at the Port of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. The meal is $12 per person. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Friday, Aug. 14 by calling 481-3014. Hermiston chamber plans two events Aug. 25 HERMISTON — The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host two events STANFIELD — Registration for Aug. 25. VWXGHQWVQHZWRWKH6WDQ¿HOG6FKRRO'LVWULFW A supply chain opportunities conference begins Monday. will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6FKRRORI¿FHVZLOOEHRSHQIURPDP the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. to noon and from 1-3 p.m. New students Highway 395. The event is designed to help VKRXOGUHJLVWHUEHIRUHWKH¿UVWGD\RIVFKRRO manufacturers generate new opportunities, Aug. 24. partnerships and awareness about suppliers The high school fee for a student body and customers in the Northwest. The card and a yearbook is $45. The middle conference will feature presentations school fee for a student body card is $30. from large manufacturers and round-table Supply lists for kindergarten through discussions. sixth-grade students will be available at the The conference is a collaboration HOHPHQWDU\VFKRRORI¿FH6WXGHQWVLQJUDGHV between the chamber, Business Oregon, the seven through 12 should bring a pencil and Pendleton Chamber of Commerce and the DQRWHERRNWRWKH¿UVWGD\RIVFKRRODQG 3DFL¿F1RUWKZHVW'HIHQVH&RDOLWLRQ31'& VXSSO\OLVWVZLOOEHDYDLODEOHGXULQJWKH¿UVW and chamber members can register for $20 week. by Aug. 12 or $35 after. Nonmembers can 6WDQ¿HOG(OHPHQWDU\6FKRROZLOOKRVW register for $40 by Aug. 12 or $55 after. DQRSHQKRXVHDWSP$XJ6WDQ¿HOG The cost includes breakfast and lunch at the Secondary School will host an open house Business to Business luncheon that follows. at 6 p.m. Aug. 20. For more information or to register, visit The district will also be offering free www.pndc.us or call 888-701-PNDC. preschool to 4-year-old children who live People who do not wish to attend the within the district boundaries. Preschool entire conference can attend only the registration also begins Monday at the Business to Business luncheon, which HOHPHQWDU\VFKRRORI¿FH3DUHQWVVKRXOG begins at 11:45 a.m. The luncheon costs EULQJWKHLUFKLOGUHQ¶VELUWKFHUWL¿FDWHV $10 for chamber members or $$13 for immunization records and proof of address non-members. For more information or to to the registration. register, call 541-567-6151. LEGAL NOTICE You Could Get $164 or More If You Bought Gas in Oregon at an ARCO or ARCO ampm Station and Paid a Debit Card Fee Case Update You may have seen a previous notice in this case. The Oregon state rule on unclaimed money in class actions has recently changed, and your rights may be affected. People who did not previously receive a letter about this case, file a claim, or opt out of this lawsuit may need to take action. If this applies to you, you must file a claim or opt-out of this lawsuit to preserve your rights. Any money that is not claimed will be paid to Oregon Legal Services and an entity (or entities) chosen by the Court. What is this case about? An Oregon jury found that BP West Coast Products LLC (“BPWCP”) charged more for gas than the amount registered at the pump and failed to properly disclose its prices when it charged a 35-cent fee to consumers who used debit cards to pay for gas at Oregon ARCO stations and ampm locations. BPWCP has denied the claims in this case and plans to appeal the jury verdict. Am I eligible to file a claim? How can I file a claim? You can file a claim now if: • You purchased gas at Oregon ARCO or ARCO ampm locations between January 1, 2011 and August 30, 2013 and paid a 35-cent debit card transaction fee, • You did not receive a letter about the lawsuit, • You did not already file a claim, and • You did not opt-out. If you already received a letter about this case, do not file a claim because you will receive an automatic payment. File a claim online or by mail by September 21, 2015. If you file a valid claim, you will be eligible to receive $164.85 or more, and you will give up your right to individually sue BPWCP for the claims in this case. The previous notice talked about a $200 payment, but the fees required to pay Class Counsel will reduce payments by $35.15. What are my If eligible, you may also: • Exclude yourself (or opt-out) online or by mail from the other rights? lawsuit by September 21, 2015. You will keep your right to sue BPWCP yourself. • Object to the notice or claims process (or the fees if you file a claim now) by September 18, 2015. • Do nothing. If you did not previously take action and now do not file a claim or exclude yourself, you will give up your right to get any money from this lawsuit and your right to sue BPWCP yourself. For More Information Visit: www.DebitCardClassAction.com Call: 1-866-329-5931
