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Thursday, February 25, 2016
East Oregonian
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PENDLETON
Kidnap suspect’s
Bartenders to battle for bragging rights
bail set at $300,000
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
Bartenders will battle it out to
help raise money for the Pendleton
Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall
of Fame.
In its sixth year, the Battle of the
Bars pits seven local bars to compete
for the Best of the West title. The
master mixologists will create a
signature drink using Pendleton
Whisky and guests in attendance will
vote for their favorite concoction.
The event is Friday, March 4
from 6-8 p.m. in the Let ‘er Buck
Room at the Round-Up Grounds in
Pendleton. There is no cover charge
for the 21-and-older event. After the
battle, the Let ’er Buck Room bar
will remain open until 11 p.m. Also,
dinner will be available for purchase.
Returning competitors include
last year’s champion, Sundown Bar
& Grill, as well as Vigil’s at Cimmi-
yotti’s, Hamley’s, Crabby’s Under-
ground Saloon, Mac’s Bar & Grill
and Wildhorse Sports Bar. New to
the competition this year will be the
Pendleton Coffee Bean and Bistro.
Guests will be able to purchase a
drink from whichever establishments
they choose and cast their vote for
their favorite. A tasting portion will
be offered for those that would like to
try every drink prior to voting.
At the end of the event, votes will
be tallied and the winning bar will
receive a plaque along with bragging
rights for the year.
“This is a great event that each
year continues to grow,” said Cydney
Curtis, Hall of Fame publicity
director.
The local establishments, Curtis
said, play a huge role in the success
By TERRY MCCONN
Union-Bulletin
EO ile photo
Bartender Kristen Shea pours Pendleton Whisky while making a
drink called the “Deac” at a past Battle of the Bars in Pendleton. A
fundraiser for the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of
Fame, this year’s event is Friday, March 4 at the Let ‘er Buck Room
in Pendleton.
of the event — donating their time,
staff and even some ingredients for
the Battle of the Bars.
“We could not do this without
them. The Hall of Fame greatly
appreciates everything that these
local businesses do for our organiza-
tion,” Curtis added.
In addition to being a fun event,
the Battle of the Bars is the largest
yearly fundraiser for the hall of fame.
Curtis said it’s crucial in fundraising
for the organization, which is run by
volunteers. Money also is generated
through museum admissions and
private donors.
The museum preserves the
history of Pendleton Round-Up and
Happy Canyon. Founded in 1969,
exhibits in the Hall of Fame include
everything from a full-sized teepee to
delicate beadwork, including saddles,
clothing, American Indian costumes,
photographs, ¿rearms, trophies
and wagons. In 2011, it received an
honorable mention in the True West
Magazine Top Western Museums
Located across from the
Round-Up Grounds at 1114 S.W.
Court Ave., the Hall of Fame is open
Monday through Saturdays from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5
for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for
children 10 and under.
For more information, call
541-278-0815.
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Contact Community Editor
Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@
eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539
Bail was set at $300,000
Wednesday morning for a man
of¿cials say led them on a wild
vehicle pursuit last week after
threatening the initial driver at
gunpoint.
Cager York, 23, is
charged in Walla Walla
County Superior Court
with multiple felonies
including ¿rst-degree
kidnapping
and
¿rst-degree assault.
York wasn’t appre-
hended immediately
after the chase, but
was arrested in Rich- York
land early Saturday
morning and returned to the
Walla Walla County Jail on
Tuesday.
York allegedly was a
passenger in a Dodge pickup
about 6 p.m. Feb. 17 when police
tried to stop the vehicle heading
east on Taumarson Road south
of Walla Walla because there
was a warrant for his arrest.
The driver, identi¿ed as Jason
C. Taylor, kept varying his truck’s
speed, and around Barleen
Drive, he slowed and ran from
the vehicle after allegedly being
threatened by York, according to
a police report ¿led in court.
Then the truck sped off, with
York believed to be behind the
wheel.
The pursuit continued at high
speeds on Plaza Way where spike
strips deployed by a sheriff’s
deputy near Yellowhawk Creek
Àattened at least one of the tires.
As the chase continued west
on Old Milton Highway with
the truck lights off, “Police
units were having to dodge full
sections of tires, plastic body
parts, smoke and other miscel-
laneous items being torn off the
truck as it was driving
on at least two bare
rims at this point,” the
report says.
York abandoned the
vehicle near Stateline
Road and Highway
125, and ran to a
Cadillac he had parked
there earlier, according
to authorities. But he
reportedly Àed on foot
when law enforcement
boxed the car in.
Area agencies searched for
York — who has a lengthy crim-
inal history — to no avail.
Taylor told of¿cials York,
allegedly armed with a pistol,
had threatened to shoot him
while Taylor was driving during
the pursuit.
“Taylor said he could feel the
gun as York jabbed it into him
and telling him he better not
stop,” the police report says.
“Taylor said he was able to
throw the vehicle in park and
then jumped out.”
In addition to the charges
of kidnapping and assaulting
Taylor, York is accused of
stealing
Taylor’s
vehicle,
attempting to elude law enforce-
ment while driving it and unlaw-
fully having the gun because of
his criminal record.
BRIEFLY
Sanitary Disposal cleanup
week April 1-7
HERMISTON — Sanitary Disposal
will host a spring cleanup April 1-7. During
this week, the transfer station outside of
Hermiston will not charge for loads of up to
2.5 cubic yards and 454 pounds, a discount of
up to $13.50 for cash customers.
The free disposal does not apply to tires.
The Sanitary Disposal transfer station is
two miles north of Hermiston on the west
side of Highway 395. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
weekends.
Hermiston taking applications
for planning commission
Brian Piper died in 2014. He was the
¿nance manager for Harley Swain Subaru and
was an active volunteer for Relay for Life and
the Boy Scouts of America.
For more information, call Harley Swain
Subaru at 541-567-9696.
Pomona Grange meets
Saturday in Pendleton
PENDLETON — The Umatilla/Morrow
Pomona Grange will meet Saturday at 10:30
a.m. at White Eagle Grange, 43828 White
Eagle Road, Pendleton (between Pendleton
and Pilot Rock on Highway 395 South).
Lunch will follow the meeting at noon.
For more information, contact Doris at
541-567-8663.
HERMISTON — The city of Hermiston is
accepting applications for three vacancies on
the Hermiston Planning Commission.
The nine-person commission makes land
use decisions and gives recommendations to
the city council.
Positions one, two and three are open.
Terms run from April 11, 2016 to March 31,
2019. The commission meets on the second
Wednesday of each month at city hall at 7 p.m.
Preference is given to Hermiston residents.
The deadline for submitting applications is
March 14. They can be found at city hall, 180
N.E. Second St., or online at www.hermiston.
or.us.
HERMISTON — People can purchase
clothing, knick-knacks and some furniture at
the Agape House parking lot sale.
Clothing is priced at three items for $1,
furniture is as marked and knick-knacks are
you name the price. The sale is Saturday
from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 500 Harper Road,
Hermiston. Donations are accepted through
Friday.
Agape House serves the needs of
low-income residents in the community. For
more information, call 541-567-8774.
Lions Club hosts annual
chili cook-off Friday
Rhythmic Mode hosts dance
competition
UMATILLA — Chili cooks are
encouraged to dig out their best recipes for a
chance to win prizes and raise money for the
Umatilla-Irrigon Lions Club.
The Annual Chili Contest is Friday at 6:30
p.m. at Umatilla High School, 1400 Seventh
St. There’s no fee to enter the contest. Cooks
need to bring their prepared chili in by 6 p.m.
Those who would like to taste the entries can
pay $3, and then can vote for their favorite.
Nonpro¿t organizations that are connected
to or provide services in Umatilla or Irrigon
who enter chili in the contest will receive $1
from the Lions Club for each vote they garner.
In addition, the event features a dessert
auction. People are invited to donate
non-refrigerated desserts that will be
auctioned off.
Those attending should be aware the
Umatilla High School girls basketball team is
hosting a ¿rst round state playoff game, which
begins at 6 p.m. Cathy Putnam, Lions Club
president, said it will be a busy atmosphere
during the fundraiser.
The Lions Club will distribute money
raised from the event to local community
needs.
For more information, call 541-922-3281.
PENDLETON — Dance teams
from across the region will compete in
this weekend’s Hearts in Motion dance
competition.
Pendleton High School’s Rhythmic Mode
dance team hosts the event, which also serves
as a fundraiser for the team. The doors open
Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and the grand march
starts at 12:45 p.m. at the school’s Warburg
Court, 1800 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton.
Tickets are $9 and kids under 5 are
admitted free. A concession booth will be
available for food and beverage purchases.
At the conclusion of the competition, the
Rhythmic Mode dance team will perform its
2016 state routine.
For more information, contact
lora_franks@yahoo.com or search Facebook
for “Rhythmic Mode dance team.”
Harley Swain Subaru to host
poker run Saturday
HERMISTON — Harley Swain Subaru
is hosting a poker run for charity in memory
of a longtime employee who was actively
involved in the community.
The Brian Piper Memorial Poker Run
will be Saturday, with registration beginning
at 9 a.m. at the dealership and the ¿rst card
dealt at 10:30 a.m. Registration is $25 and all
funds raised will go to the American Heart
Association.
Participants can use the transportation
of their choice to travel between ¿ve
checkpoints, drawing a card at each stop. For
$10 more participants can draw an additional
card at the end and can also purchase rafÀe
tickets for $1 apiece. Prizes will be handed out
for the best poker hands at the end of the trip.
Parking lot sale bene¿ts
Agape House
Umatilla chamber accepts
award nominations
UMATILLA — Nominations for business
and citizen of the year for the Umatilla
Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s
Distinguished Citizen Award banquet will be
accepted through Monday, Feb. 29.
This year’s banquet, which features a
Mardi Gras theme, is Saturday, March 5 at 6
p.m. at the Tuscan Lodge, 720 Seventh St.,
Umatilla. Tickets are $30, which includes
dinner catered by Sundown Bar & Grill
featuring apple smoked beef brisket, two
sides, two salads, bread, and huckleberry
crème brulée.
The event also features a silent auction
for the chamber’s scholarship program. In
addition, the chamber is rafÀing off a Ruger
10/22 riÀe, a Lamiglass salmon/steelhead rod
and reel and an Okuma Celilo Kokanee rod
and Okuma Citrix reel. Limited tickets will be
sold for $5 each.
Tickets for the rafÀe are available from
any chamber board member or at the chamber
of¿ce. Nomination forms are available at
the chamber of¿ce, Carlson’s Umatilla Drug
Store, the Umatilla branch of Banner Bank
and Java Junkies.
For more information, call 541-922-4825.
PENDLETON — Class scheduling,
course options, graduation requirements,
college credit options and opportunities for
participation are featured during 8th Grade
Parent Night.
Students, parents and families are invited to
learn about Pendleton High School during the
Monday, Feb. 29 event. It begins at 7 p.m. in
the PHS Commons, 1800 N.W. Carden Ave.
For more information, call 541-966-3802.
four-day trip.
The use of wheelchairs, walkers and
portable oxygen by veterans is allowed.
Guardians can be family members or friends
and must be able to assist veterans by pushing
wheelchairs and walking reasonable distances
with them. If interested in traveling during
the May 11-15 trip, contact the Bend Heroes
Foundation immediately. A September trip can
be scheduled if more veterans apply than can
be honored during the May trip.
For more information, contact Darla
Rozelle, foundation director, at 541-419-0007,
rthreads@uci.net or visit www.bendheroes.
org.
Honor Flight provides
Washington, D.C. trip
Hospital auxiliary offers
medical scholarships
BEND — Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon
invites World War II veterans to travel on
Honor Flight trips to Washington, D.C.
The non-pro¿t Bend Heroes Foundation
operates Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon
and has honored 505 WW II veterans with
free four-day trips to the nation’s capital
since 2010. Veterans and their guardians visit
the national WW II Memorial and 10 other
veterans’ memorials.
WW II veterans are eligible to travel
providing they served during WW II, live
in any of the 17 Oregon counties east of the
Cascades, have not visited the national WW
II Memorial in the past, are able to travel and
are accompanied by a guardian. Full-time
medical staff is available during the trip. There
is no fee for the veteran; the guardian fee is
about $1,250 and covers all expenses for the
HERMISTON — The deadline for
submitting applications for the Good
Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary
scholarships is April 29.
To be eligible for a $1,500 scholarship,
a student’s home residence must be within
the areas served by Good Shepherd Health
Care System. Also, applicants must have
successfully completed at least one year of
study in the ¿eld of medicine at a college or
university.
Application forms are available at the
hospital gift shop or by calling the director
of volunteer services at 541-667-3690.
Completed applications and college transcripts
may be returned to the gift shop or mailed
to GSMC Attn: Auxiliary Scholarship
Committee, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston,
OR 97838.
Parent Night provides high
school introduction
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