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REGION Thursday, September 1, 2016 East Oregonian Two ile for Wheeler County Judge Election comes on heels of recall By GEORGE PLAVEN East Oregonian A pair of local oficials have iled to run for Wheeler County Judge in the November general election. Lynn Morley, a county commissioner from Fossil, and Candy Humphreys, county transportation coor- dinator, will vie to succeed Patrick “Chris” Perry. Perry was recalled by voters during a special election Aug. 15. Since the recall took place more than 62 days before the general election, the seat was added to the ballot for a new six-year term. The iling deadline was Tuesday. and spent another two years as assistant manager at Three Valleys Ranch. A full inter- view with Morley could not be completed by press time. Humphreys is the founder and coordinator of Wheeler County Community Trans- portation, which provides shuttle service to seniors, veterans and those with disabilities. Prior to the recall of Perry, Humphreys said she originally planned to retire from the job next year and run for county judge against the incumbent. “The timeline just got moved up,” she said. Humphreys, who lives in Spray, also spent six years as Spray City Recorder and is a current Spray city councilor. She also serves on both the In addition, Gov. Kate Brown is expected to appoint either Morley or Humphreys to ill the position through the end of the year. A spokesman for the governor said that announcement should come before the end of the week. Wheeler County is the smallest county by popu- lation in Oregon, with just 1,358 residents. The county judge not only presides over juvenile and probate hearings, but also chairs the county commissioners and serves as the head of local government. Morley has served as a county commissioner since 2014. For 32 years, he owned his own logging company Spray and Wheeler County community school boards, as well as the Northeast Wheeler County Health District. Humphreys was born and raised in Wheeler County, and returned to raise her children. Her son, Chris Humphreys, is now the county sheriff. She said she would do a good job leading the county forward. “I have been involved with the county for 23 years,” Humphreys said. “I’ve gone through three judge admin- istrations. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t work.” The 2016 general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. ——— Contact George Plaven at gplaven@eastoregonian.com or 541-966-0825. Gorge museum revs up with weekend shows By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian People are invited to shine up their classic cars and motorcycles for a pair of upcoming shows at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. Serving as museum fundraisers, things rev up with the 20th annual Show & Shine Car Show & Swap Meet. Starting out with only 23 cars, the event has grown over the years. Now the second largest museum fund- raiser, more than 140 entries cruised into the 2015 show, said Director Rob Peterson. Gates open for the Saturday event at 9 a.m. and the show runs from noon to 4 p.m. on the museum grounds, 990 S.W. Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, Washington. The entry fee is $20. The irst 150 entrants will receive a dash plaque and goody bag. There is no charge for spectators. The event includes an auto-oriented swap meet, concessions, 50/50 pot, door prizes and a rafle. Awards will be presented in more than 20 categories, including an “I Bribed the Judge Award.” “People really seem to enjoy the interactive aspect of our show,” Peterson said. “It’s competitive but in a very fun way.” Peterson always looks forward to seeing cars that haven’t previously been at Contributed photo 5 p.m. Regular admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $6 for ages 6-12 or $30 for a family of four. For more information, call 509-427-8211, 800-991- 2338 or visit www.colum- biagorge.org. ——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 swap meet space is $20, and spectators enter free. Awards will be presented in ive categories. The event features rafles, door prizes, food booths, live music, T-shirts and a beer garden organized by the Coy Catlin No. 137 American Legion. The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to the show. A few years ago, a World War II half-track military vehicle was a real head-turner, he said. “It was gorgeous,” Peterson said. “Almost everyone attending loved it.” The museum switches gears Saturday, Sept. 10 with the inaugural All Motorcycle Swap Meet & Show. It runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorcycle registration and COMING EVENTS THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court basketball. (541-276- 8100). PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Mil- ton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247). BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Costs $4 for seniors or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave. Costs $4 or free for children under 10. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Meals on Wheels available. Transportation arranged by donation. (541-567- 3582). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541-276- 7101). SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Li- brary, 200 S. Main St. For birth to age 4. (541-481-2665). SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Includes gym activities and life skills for middle and high school stu- dents. Free, but registration re- quested. (Danny Bane 541-379- 4250). MAKERSPACE, 4-5 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Children ages 3 and up create and experiment with tools, STEM challenges and educational games. PICKLEBALL OPEN GYM, 5:15-7 p.m., Pendleton Recre- ation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton. Ages 18 and up. (541-276-8100). ARTISTS’ RECEPTION, 5:30-7 p.m., Pendleton Cen- ter for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Featured pho- tographs taken by E.J. Harris, Kathy Aney, Rachael Owen, Joe Duty and Cody Duty between 2010 and 2015 will be featured in the East Oregonian Gallery. Refreshments; free. (541-278- 9201). GLOBAL WARMING PRE- SENTATION, 6 p.m., Echo City Hall, 20 Bonanza St. Peter Haug will speak. (Joe Ramos 509-366- 3980). THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m. 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615). FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave. Join jam session or just listen. (541-567-3141). Submit information to: community@eastorego- nian.com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Malgesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermiston or Renee Struthers at 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. Call 541-564-4539 or 541-966- 0818 with questions. vendors. (541-676-8957). STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882). PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 noon, Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St. Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60. Pool, puz- zles, crafts, snacks, Second Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-276-1926. (541-276-7101). PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET, 4 p.m. to dusk, 300 block South Main Street, Pend- leton. Browse fresh produce, meats, baked goods and plants, locally crafted jewelry and items for the home. EBT, debit and credit cards welcome. (pendle- tonfarmersmarket.net). VFW BINGO, doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St. FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 FREE FIRST FRIDAY, all day, Tamastslikt Cultural Insti- tute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd. (off Highway 331 near Wildhorse Re- sort & Casino), Pendleton. New exhibit “Legend and Legacy: Jackson Sundown and Happy Canyon A Century Later” opens. (541-966-9748). ADULT OPEN GYM, 6-7 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Half-court basketball. (541-276- 8100). BENEFIT YARD SALE, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Boardman First Baptist Church, 200 Willow Fork Drive. Proceeds will help build a play area for the church. Dona- tions welcome through Thursday. (541-481-9437). HEPPNER FARMER’S MAR- KET, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heppner City Park. 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If anyone has information on this investigation, they are encouraged to contact Deputy Chris Waggoner at 541-967-3950. Stanield schools ind six water sources with lead An antique vehicle cruises into the 2015 Show & Shine Car Show & Swap Meet at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. In its 20th year, this year’s event is Saturday at the museum near Stevenson, Washington. LQJ :HHNGD\V$3 2SHQ6XQ13 :H·UHWKHVWRUH\RXUORRNLQJIRU +HUPLVWRQ 5(&+$5*( 0DWWUHVVHV $Y DLO DE 2)) OH 6$9(+8*( 2$& $6+/(< 6RIDV¶Q0RUH STANFIELD — Six water sources in the Stanield School District contain elevated levels of lead, according to a Wednesday press release from the IMESD. The district has closed all six sites — three each at Stanield Elementary School and Stanield Secondary School — until they can be repaired and retested. Over the summer, Table Rock Analytical Lab of Pendleton tested 22 water sources in the district. “The Stanield School District has complied with Oregon state guidelines to test our water sites and we are now addressing the sites where elevated levels were detected,” said superintendent Shelly Liscom in the release. Ingesting lead can lead to damage to the brain and nervous system, especially in young children. Arts center hosts cello extravaganza HERMISTON — The music of Germany and Eastern Europe is featured as part of a Northwest tour celebrating Annie Harkey- Power’s 40th birthday. Cellist Harkey-Power and Don Power, who plays violin, will perform in Pendleton. The Birthday Cello Extravaganza is Saturday at 3 p.m. at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 541-278-9201 or visit www.pendletonarts.org. Disc golf enthusiasts rattle chains HERMISTON — With the growing popularity of disc golf, Hermiston Parks & Recreation will discuss creating a course in Hermiston. A number of area disc golf enthusiasts have encouraged the city to look at building a course in town. Facility concepts and ideas about making that a reality will be discussed Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. All those interested in disc golf are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Larry Fetter at lfetter@hermiston.or.us or 541-667-5018. HHS class of 1961 sets reunion HERMISTON — The Hermiston High School class of 1961 is celebrating its 55-year reunion. The event is Sept. 9-11. An informal gathering is planned Friday, Sept. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston. All friends of the class are invited to attend. For more information about the full reunion schedule, call Bill Linder at 541-571-1726 or Helen Rozema McAfee at 541-567-5090. Pokemon enthusiasts to meet weekly HERMISTON — A Pokemon league is inalizing plans to resume weekly meetings in Hermiston. Those interested in sharing Pokemon excitement are invited to join the Hermiston Houndour Pokemon Gym. The group, which is open to all ages, meets for Pokemon fun. For more information, call Danny at 817-307- 1371 or visit the group’s Facebook page for Houndour Gym. 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