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Page 12A OFF PAGE ONE East Oregonian Friday, May 20, 2016 TEEPEE: Minthorn will be handing out fry bread Friday Continued from 1A signed a proclamation to honor the nine sovereign tribal nations in the state, and thank them for the contributions to the communities, environment and economy. Minthorn said the teepee is a simple way to share that culture at the high school, where about 8 percent of the students are American Indian, according to Oregon Department of Education demographic numbers. On Friday, Minthorn will continue the cultural outreach by handing out fry bread at the Snack Shack at the school — but it comes with a catch. Minthorn has distributed some facts about the local Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to a few students, and they have been instructed to share them in their social media circles. To get a slice of the bread, students must share with Minthorn what they’ve learned. She said the information is already “spreading like wildire.” Minthorn is in her irst year at the school, and her goal is to create an open dialogue about Indian culture with students. Even some of the Indian students are surprised to learn about the history of the Tribes in the area and the purposes behind the ceremonies and Staff photo by E.J. Harris Senior Jack Peterson, right, winds a rope around the tops of a group of teepee poles while learning how to put up a teepee with other students Thursday at Pendleton High School. traditions. “There’s an imaginary wall,” she said, “and people aren’t sure whether they can ask questions or if they will accidentally offend the person they are talking to.” There’s no such thing as a dumb ques- tion, Minthorn said, and the only way to learn is to ask. The governor’s proclamation was signed speciically for the week of May 14-21, 2016, but Minthorn hopes to see another American Indian Week next year, and to bring even more events to the high school. Potential art projects since I remember the mayor thinking it had been stolen when it was taken off for repair,” she wrote in an email. Other public art includes water features in front of city hall and the Stafford Hansell Government Center, the marble peace pole in front of the police station and an antique wagon placed near one end of the Oxbow Trail. Last year, at the request of Parks and Recreation director Larry Fetter, Hermiston artist Chris Huffman sculpted a set of cattails and installed them in a metal saucer located on the sidewalk along Highway 395 near Main Street. Huffman said he is working on a second set of cattails that will be placed around the small stone fountain in front of city hall. Huffman, who has completed numerous works of public art for Stanield, Umatilla, Echo and the Tri-Cities, said he was pleased to see Hermiston working on an oficial art plan. “I think their direction is right,” he said. economic investment never penciled out. But perhaps much fun,” Schnitzer said with Schnitzer’s help, that of the Round-Up. “I went could become more viable. up and schmoozed the Roberta Lavadour, exec- rooms manager at the Red utive director of the Pend- Lion, and I’ve had rooms leton Center for the Arts, there (during Round-Up) said she too is interested ever since.” in watching how Schnitzer His close friends include moves forward. But the Pendleton families like step he has already taken — the Lorenzens, putting up money Thornes and and becoming a Cimmiyottis. part of Pendleton He has provided development — is college scholar- big news in itself. ships for members “He saw it of the Pendleton as a valuable Round-Up court investment,” she and Happy said. “He thinks Canyon princesses investing in Pend- for years, and Schnitzer leton is a smart has long been a thing to do.” vocal and inan- Schnitzer said cial supporter of Crow’s the long-term outlook for Shadow, the Pendleton cities like Pendleton — and Center for the Arts and other larger inland loca- other local nonproits. tions like Tulsa, Omaha “I brag and rave about and Salt Lake City — are Pendleton to everybody,” strong. said Schnitzer. “It is a He said millennials will wonderful community, start to move away from the fabulous people, wonderful crowded, expensive coasts quality of life.” toward places that are So what’s to become of smaller, more affordable, the 9,500-square-foot prop- have good schools and a erty with a walk-in vault slower speed of life. But and the charm of a 1970s those cities must have the inancial institution? cultural amenities needed “I don’t have a clear to attract new residents. idea,” he said. “Obviously Oftentimes, rural towns lag we buy lots of commercially behind in that regard. viable real estate to make a “We need the culture to proit.” improve, so there is more But he doesn’t know for people to do,” said if that’s the case with this Schnitzer. “And we need to purchase. He said the main create jobs.” desire was to beneit Main Schnitzer lives in Street Pendleton and the Portland. His personal city’s nonproits. art collection is one of Local arts organizations, the country’s largest, and in particular, are excited to includes many important see what Schnitzer will do contemporary works. He with the space and how they currently lends pieces from could partner in the plans. that collection, which has “It’s a huge sign that there enabled more than 100 is interest, and that potential exhibitions at more than outside investors see this 75 museums. Schnitzer is as a place to be involved,” also president of Harsch said Karl Davis, executive Investment Properties, a director of Crow’s Shadow privately owned real estate Institute for the Arts, located investment company that in Mission. He said the owns 23 million square institute has long consid- feet of property and boasts ered opening a downtown a billion-dollar real estate Pendleton space, but the portfolio. Continued from 1A ART: ‘Everyone wants to go someplace that looks nice’ Continued from 1A SCHNITZER: Has one of the country’s largest personal art collections Consultant Rebecca Couch will be at the Saturday Market on Saturday, May 21 from 8 a.m. to noon in McKenzie Park collecting feedback on a public art plan. A sampling of ideas presented includes: •A mural on the side of the building at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center •Murals on the sides of the wellhead building at Newport Park and various stormwater stations •A sculpture gallery on Elm Avenue near Good Shepherd Medical Center •Decorative fencing along the Public Works proper- ty on Elm Avenue •A large sculpture at West Park Elementary •Utility box art •A Main Street arch •Functional art like decorative benches downtown •Interpretive displays along the path at Riverfront Park •A sculpture at Butte Park •“Yarn bombing” on bike racks Huffman said he believes the best kind of public art is something that “makes people think or brings back an emotion.” The cattails, for example, could make people nostalgic for their childhood ishing spot or make them think about the role that rivers have played in Hermiston’s growth. He said public art helps people slow down and notice their surroundings more — including businesses where they might like to shop — and helps people relax and feel more positive. “Everyone wants to go someplace that looks nice,” he said. Morgan expressed similar sentiments, noting that in today’s information-based economy people tend to have more lexibility in where they can live, instead of having to move where the jobs are. As a result, it is more important for cities to increase their liva- bility to attract new residents. “If we’re not cognizant of making sure people want to live here, they won’t,” Morgan said. Rebecca Couch, a consul- tant from Moscow, Idaho, is working to gather input for a public art plan and a set of policies for the city council to adopt. That includes discussion about how art is acquired and whose respon- sibility it is to maintain. She will be present at the Saturday Market in McKenzie Park this Saturday, and Morgan encouraged residents to give feedback on her ideas and make proposals of their own. After the plan and policies are completed they will go to the city’s Community Enhancement Committee for review and the city council for adoption. Future acquisition of art will happen as opportu- nities arise through grants and donations. REFUGE: Willingham arrested in Mt. Vernon Continued from 1A U.S. District Court Judge Anna J. Brown ordered that Willingham remain in custody until sentencing, which she set for Sept. 23. Dan Perry, an owner of the Blue Mountain Lodge in Mt. Vernon, said Willingham showed up at the motel ofice on the evening of March 16, though he had not been staying there. “He walked into the motel, into the front desk, and asked me to call 9-1-1 and have a sheriff deputy come out,” Perry said. “I asked him what it was about, and he said, ‘Well, I talked to Sheriff (Glenn) Palmer the other day. Tell them my name is Scott (Willingham), and they’ll know what it’s about.’” After Perry called 9-1-1, he said, Willingham walked outside to the corner of Highway 395 and Highway 26 to wait for a deputy. According to a press release from Grant County District Attorney Jim Carpenter, Willingham demanded to be taken to jail immediately and threatened to begin shooting federal law enforcement agents the following morning unless he was jailed. Carpenter said Will- ingham was in possession of a Springield Armory .308, an assault rile-style weapon, and more than 230 rounds of ammunition. He said Willingham stated the gun belonged to Ryan Payne, who was arrested Jan. 26 in an Oregon State Police and FBI operation on Highway 395 north of Burns. When Payne was taken into custody on charges related to the occupa- tion, Willingham said he took the gun and led the refuge, according to Carpenter. 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