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Tuesday, November 3, 2015
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East Oregonian
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By TAMMY MALGESINI
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A Umatilla man armed his head and cuffed him, then
with a gun stolen 21 years ago asked where he had the gun.
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scared people on Halloween
in Hermiston and may have tucked into the left side of
been suffering drug-induced his waist band,” according
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Gorman, 28, of Umatilla, “reached into his waistband
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south from Highway 730, police department in Clovis,
according to reports from California, listed the gun as
Hermiston police Chief Jason stolen back in 1994. Gorman
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Edmiston.
The vehicle was a silver convicted felon.
Gorman’s statements to
2000 Lincoln four-door and
turned west on West Harper police “were scattered and
Road, the reports stated, and not in a logical order,” the
hit the curb hard enough to reports said. “He continued
blow out both tires on the to state he was running from
driver’s side. Gorman drove some ‘big players’ in the area.
on and turned into Home He said he believed multiple
Depot, at 300 W. Harper people were following him
Road, where he parked right in multiple vehicles. He also
in front of the doors, blocking said someone had placed
a camera in his eye and he
them.
Gorman ran inside the could hear his family.”
Gorman admitted he was
store to the paint department,
and once there he asked XQGHU LQÀXHQFH RI QDUFRWLFV
employees if he could speak and hallucinating, the reports
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he had a handgun in his booked him into the Umatilla
County Jail, Pendleton.
waistband.
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Hermiston
police
Contact Phil Wright at
arrived moments later and
found scared Home Depot pwright@eastoregonian.com
employees and customers, as or 541-966-0833.
By PHIL WRIGHT
East Oregonian
Despite
intermittent
rainfall Halloween evening,
there was plenty of safe (and
dry) trick-or-treat activities
in Pendleton.
For the 14th year,
McKay Creek Estates
offered kids a place to have
fun. Carnival-type games
provided prizes to those
who participated.
The family of Tricia
Bateman dressed up as
Ninja Turtles, including
Bryce, 3, and Aydin, 8.
This was the second year
the Pendleton family has
attended the festivities at
McKay Creek.
“It’s inside and it’s well
lit up,” Tricia Bateman
said. “Also, we know the
residents like to see the kids
and have visitors.”
Kaylee Kromka, who
used to work at the facility,
was there with Robert
Stroder, as well as Madison
Mabry, 6, and Christopher
Stroder, 2.
Madison, who wore a
festive black and purple
dress, said she wasn’t afraid
of the decorated entrance.
“It wasn’t that scary,” she
said. “I rolled the pumpkin
and I won a prize,” she
said, pointing to the gourd
bowling game.
Manning the games were
Pendleton High School
students in the ASTRA
Club. The group, which
stands for Ability Service
Training
Responsibility
Achievement, is a volunteer
youth organization spon-
Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini
Pendleton High School ASTRA volunteer Kyana
Tolwi exhibits enthusiasm while Zakariya Karhout, 3,
prepares to toss a bean bag in the baseball game at
the McKay Creek Estates Halloween Party Saturday
in Pendleton. The youngster’s mother, Stephanie
Karhout, looks on.
sored by Altrusa Interna-
tional of Pendleton.
Kyana Tolwi, a PHS
senior, was in her second
year assisting at the event.
She said handing out prizes
and seeing the kids having
a good time made it worth
giving of her time.
“I’ve lived here for a
really long time,” she said.
“And I’ve gone to things
like this, so I just think it’s
my job to do this to help
out.”
Stephanie Karhout was
leading her 3-year-old son,
Zakariya, to the different
stations to play games. Later,
they caught up with his
sister, Stephanie Cisneros,
17, who was painting faces
as an ASTRA volunteer.
“It’s really cool she gets
to see her brother out having
fun while she’s helping
out,” Karhout said.
In addition, some of
the residents of the senior
and assisted living facility
offered treats at their doors,
while others mingled with
guests at the facility.
Barbara
Davis,
a
71-year-old resident, wore a
black dress and orange scarf
while passing out candy
to children in costumes.
With a bright smile on her
face, Davis said she also
was looking forward to a
concert later in the evening
performed by the Roe
Family Bluegrass Band.
Karen Hoholik, McKay
Creek’s community rela-
tions director, estimated 200
people had come through
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The residents, Hoholik said,
love to see all the kids in
costumes.
Executive
Director
Noemi Wiseman said the
event provides a safe place
for kids and their families
during Halloween. Many of
the residents, she said, also
dressed up.
“They enjoy wearing
costumes, too,” she said.
“Even if it’s just wearing a
hat.”
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Contact
Community
Editor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
BRIEFLY
Police team arrests
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PENDLETON — The
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people Thursday in
Pendleton and seized user
amounts of drugs.
Pendleton police Chief
Stuart Roberts reported the
Blue Mountain Enforcement
Narcotics Team served a
warrant at 10:45 a.m. on 802
S.W. Emigrant Ave., Apt.
2, Pendleton, the residence
of 59-year-old Ezra Bennet.
Police arrested Bennet for
delivery and possession
of methamphetamine,
according to Roberts, and
possession of Oxycontin.
“This has been an
ongoing investigation for the
last month or two,” Roberts
said in an email, and police
used “controlled buys” of
drugs to obtain the warrant.
Police also arrested four
more Pendleton residents
at the apartment for the
misdemeanor of frequenting
a place where controlled
substances are used. They
are: Michael Terkelson,
36; Midnight Brockie, 27;
Kyle Hatley, 27; and Kirsten
Deboise, 30.
Roberts also stated the
team seized 3 grams of
methamphetamine, weigh
scales, packaging materials
and 40 Oxycontin pills.
Street level meth deals often
involve amounts of a quarter
gram to 3.5 grams, according
to several websites that
discuss meth addiction.
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PILOT ROCK —
Appointing a new city
councilor and banning
marijuana businesses are the
top priorities Tuesday for the
Pilot Rock City Council.
The council seeks to
replace Kacie Moss, who
recently resigned, and it will
consider a city law to ban
pot businesses in the city.
Umatilla and Pendleton city
councils also are considering
bans Tuesday as well.
Local governments have
until Dec. 27 to opt out of
receiving revenue from the
marijuana sales in Oregon.
Mark Pettinger with the
Oregon Liquor Control
Commission’s Recreational
Marijuana Program said
once the date passes, opting
out is not an option, but
cities that now opt out can
later rescind their bans and
be eligible to receive tax
revenue from recreational
sales of marijuana.
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racked up $10.8 million,
according to the Oregon
November 6-7-8, 2015
Custer’s
20th Annual Christmas Show
Retail Cannabis Association.
Pilot Rock City Council
meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at
the city hall. Councilman
Deacon Perkins will give
a presentation on the ban
before the vote.
The council also plans to
discuss discipline of a public
employee. That portion of
the meeting will not be open
to the general public.
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PENDLETON — The
Umatilla County Republican
Central Committee will
meet Tuesday, Nov. 10 at
the Pendleton Convention
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Precinct Committee Persons.
A Precinct Committee
Person represents their
precinct on the central
committee, and can help to
shape the party’s platforms
and policies. There are
currently vacancies in
certain areas of Umatilla,
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Adams, Pendleton, Pilot
Rock, Athena, Milton-
Freewater and Weston.
In addition, the central
committee will begin
planning for the annual
Lincoln Day dinner, which
will be held in February or
March. Interested volunteers
are encouraged to attend the
meeting.
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also be held for a Mossberg
Model 500 deer-turkey
combo shotgun. Tickets are
$10 each, or $25 for three.
The meeting will begin
at 6:30 p.m. For more
information, contact Don
Marlatt at 541-938-3850.
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PENDLETON —
Effective today, Helping
Hand Pendleton, Inc. will be
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the CAPECO building, 721
S.E. Third St., Pendleton.
Emergency food boxes
will continue to be provided
on Fridays from the old
location, 346 S.E. Second,
next to the First United
Methodist Church, until
H eritage Lu ncheon
Becky Fletcher Waggoner:
Happy Canyon – The World’s Most
Unique Indian Pageant and
Wild West Show!
Pendleton Convention Center
Saturday, November 14 th
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Tickets: $40 for members; $50 for general public
Tickets available at
Heritage Station Museum,
Armchair Books, the
Round-Up Store, and
Hermiston Chamber of
Commerce
Friday Night Dinner
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Saturday 9 AM —6 PM
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CusterShows.com
509.924.0588
November 6 • 5:30 pm • $20.00
Steak or Salmon
• Complete Salad Bar
• Baked Potato
• Steamed Vegetables
• Dessert
further notice.
The organization has
provided assistance to those
in need for more than 30
years.
For more information,
call 541-276-3418.
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People will have an
opportunity to enjoy the
Appalachian dulcimer,
including a hands-on
experience, in programs
offered through the Libraries
of Eastern Oregon.
Heidi Muller and Bob
Webb will teach people how
to play the three-stringed
instrument Wednesday at
the Little Vert Theatre, 345
S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton.
It’s free, instruments are
provided and people don’t
need prior experience.
In addition Muller and
Webb will perform a pair
of free concerts, singing
and playing traditional
tunes. Take a journey in
song as you learn about the
history of the dulcimer. The
performances are:
•Wednesday at 7 p.m.,
Little Vert Theatre, 345 S.W.
Fourth St., Pendleton
•Thursday at 6:30 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave.
For more information,
call 541-966-0380,
541-567-2882 or visit
www.heidimuller.com/
heidiandbob.htm.
HEALTHY FRIDAYS
Free health screenings: blood pressure
checks, weigh ins, body mass index,
cholesterol and glucose.
Every Third Friday of the Month
November 20 • 9:00 - 11:00am
GSMC Education Department
EARLY PREGNANCY
One FREE class focusing on the first six
months of pregnancy. Healthcare professional
speakers will provide presentations on topics
that include medication use, exercise, diet,
breastfeeding and many other helpful
subjects. Free, but please pre-register.
November 5 • 6:30-8:30pm
GSMC Conference Room Center 2
BIRTHING CLASSES
Two-day course to prepare each
mother and birth partner for a
knowledgeable, rewarding and
sharing childbirth experience.
November 6 & 7
Friday: 6:30 - 8:30 pm,
Saturday: 9:30 am - 3 pm
GSMC Conference Room
BABYSITTING BASICS 101
For babysitters ages 10-15. Learn
childcare techniques, children's
developmental ages and what to expect,
basic first aid and infant and child CPR.
November 21 • 9:00am - 3:00pm
GSMC Conference Room
$30 - includes lunch & all class materials.
Must pre-register & pre-pay.
BREASTFEEDING CLASSES
One class covers breastfeeding benefits, pumping
and much more. Come to this FREE class taught
by a certified lactation consultant, and learn
techniques that make for a successful experience.
Free, but please pre-register.
November 4 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm
GSMC Conference Center 3 & 4
Proceeds to benefit Pendleton Elks’ Charities
Pendleton Elks Lodge #288
14 SE 3rd, Pendleton
541-969-2765 • 541-276-3882
For information or to register for a class,
call (541) 667-3509 or email healthinfo@gshealth.org