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REGION Tuesday, February 14, 2017 East Oregonian MISSION Art exhibit showcases talented youths Saturday’s reception features award presentations East Oregonian The creative work of young artists from throughout the region is currently on display at Tamástslikt Cultural Insti- tute. ArtWORKz 2017 features the artistic talent of area youths under the age of 19. The junior art exhibit and competition showcases a variety of media, including sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, glass, mixed media, photography digital comput- er-generated art, fiber art and traditional tribal work. The show has grown yearly since its inception six years ago, said Randall Melton, Tamástslikt collections curator. This year’s display features more than 100 submissions from young artists representing counties throughout Eastern Oregon and southeastern Wash- ington. “Young artists are excited to display their artwork in a true gallery setting,” Melton said. People may view the exhibit Monday through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located near Wild- horse Resort & Casino, off Interstate 84, Exit 216. The exhibit remains on display through Friday, March 17. An artists reception is set for Saturday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public, the event features prize award presentations and compli- mentary refreshments. With judging by Contributed photo More than 100 entries are featured in ArtWORKz 2017, a youth art show and competition at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, located near Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Awards will be presented Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. professional artists, young artists are competing for grand prizes, awards of excellence, awards of merit and best emerging artist. Honorable mentions also will be announced. In addition, participating artists will designate an Artists’ Choice Award. Entrance to Tamástslikt includes viewing of featured displays, permanent exhibits and the Coyote Theater, where visitors are introduced to Spilyáy, the magical coyote who shares about wisdom and foolishness in a humorous exposition. Regular admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $6 for youths 6-17 and free for ages 5-and-under. There is a family rate of $25 for four. Also, the Libraries of Eastern Oregon has provided many area libraries with passes that can be checked out. And, admission is free the first Friday of each month. For more information, contact Melton at 541-429-7720, randall. melton@tamastslikt.org or visit www. tamastslikt.org. ——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastorego- nian.com or 541-564-4539 Bill would prohibit state union, contractor campaign contributions By PARIS ACHEN Capital Bureau SALEM — Rep. Knute Buehler, R-Bend, has proposed a law to prohibit state contractors and public unions from contributing to political campaigns. The legislation has a companion bill that would require bidders on state contracts to disclose their five greatest campaign contribu- tions in the state. “Oregon is a small place with good people, but some- times these relationships between elected officials and state contractors get way too cozy,” Buehler said. “We need to find a way to make it more professional and have more transparency. I think it’s important that people have confidence in their govern- ment.” Buehler was scheduled to drop the legislation Monday, the same day an opinion piece in Forbes Magazine by Illinois-based conservative activist Adam Andrzejewski claimed that Gov. Kate Brown and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum have received more than $800,000 combined in campaign contri- butions from more than 200 state contractors. Buehler, who is a rumored candidate for the 2018 gubernatorial race, tweeted out a link to the opinion piece Monday when he announced he had introduced the legisla- tion. In an interview with the Pamplin Media Group/EO Media Group Capital Bureau, Buehler cited Illinois as a state that had passed laws similar to his proposals. The Bend Republican had been looking into campaign finance reforms well before Andrzejewski penned his opinion. In 2015, Buehler’s office obtained advice from Legislative Counsel indi- cating that a constitutional amendment to ban public labor unions from contrib- uting to elected officials’ campaigns would hold up against a legal challenge. The bidder disclosure bill is fashioned after legislation U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Or- egon, proposed at the federal level. Gov. Kate Brown’s office had no comment on Buehler’s proposals. “With the exception of bills pertaining to her legislative priorities, Gov. Brown rarely indicates her predisposition to sign or not sign a bill in advance of it getting to her desk,” said Chris Pair, the governor’s interim commu- nications director. “Before signature is considered, the governor’s legal team reviews every bill for legal sufficiency (passes constitutional muster), and it is imprudent to get ahead of that process.” COMING EVENTS TUESDAY, FEB. 14 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Half- court basketball. Adults only. WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-8100) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Li- brary, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-1254) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. 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) BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults. (541- 481-3257) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Hermiston Se- nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus ser- vice to Senior Center by donation. (541-567-3582) VALENTINE PARTY, 12 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Prizes, food and fun are planned. In ad- dition, pool, puzzles and a reading corner are available. Free coffee and goodies. Second Time Around thrift shopping. (541-276-5303) CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Drop in for a group or individual craft project. All ages. (541-966-0380) BINGO, 5 p.m., Hermiston Se- nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Every- one welcome. (541-567-3582) INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Materials provid- ed. Bring snacks to share. (541- 922-0138) PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380) PENDLETON EAGLES TA- COS AND BINGO, 6 p.m., Pend- leton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Regular packet $10, special packet $5. Proceeds donated to local charities. Public welcome. (541-278-2828) STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Pub- lic Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elementary school-age children. (541-938- 8247) WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Half- court basketball. Adults only. WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-8100) BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E Gladys Ave, Hermiston. (541-567- 2882) STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541- 567-2882) STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roos- evelt, Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others. (541-449- 1332) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. 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) ADULT BEGINNERS’ COM- PUTERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton Public Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Registration is required. Classes tailored to the needs of the attend- The Place for Lovebirds T UESDAY , F EBRUARY 14 Bleu Cheese Topped Sirloin - $29.95 Fire Roasted Salmon with Mango Salsa - $26 Special Homemade Valentine Desserts by Pastry Chef Rory CALL FOR RESERVATIONS Saloon Opens at 4 PM • Dinner beginning at 5 PM M 541.278.1100 H AMLEY S TEAK H OUSE COURT & MAIN • DOWNTOWN PENDLETON ees. (541-966-0380) VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV- ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., location varies, location varies, Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Gluten-free friendly group. Call to RSVP and for driving direc- tions. (541-969-3057) THURSDAY, FEB. 16 ADULT OPEN GYM, 6 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Half- court basketball. Adults only. WALKING FOR WELLNESS, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Pendleton Rec- reation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-8100) PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Stories and activities for young children. (541-966- 0380) PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., MIl- ton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewa- ter. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. 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) BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults. (541- 481-3257) HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Hermiston Se- nior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus ser- vice to Senior Center by donation. (541-567-3582) SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m., Boardman Public Li- brary, 200 S. Main St., Boardman. For children from birth to age 4. (541-481-2665) SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Gym activities and life skills for middle and high school students. Regis- tration requested. (Danny Bane 541-379-4250) GRANT FUNDING SESSION, 3:45-6:15 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pend- leton. Arts and culture nonprofits interested in applying for part of $5 million in grant funds are encour- aged to attend. No registration required. THE ARC UMATILLA COUN- TY BINGO, 6-10 p.m., The Arc Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., seats may be held until 6:30 p.m., then all seats first come, first served; games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Umatilla County citizens with developmental dis- abilities. 18 years or older, must have proof of age and photo I.D. Basic pot $20, prizes range from $20-$750. (541-567-7615) RELAY FOR LIFE OF UMA- TILLA COUNTY, 6 p.m., First Community Credit Union, 705 S.W. Emigrnt Ave., Pendleton. Planning meeting at 6 p.m., team captains meeting at 7 p.m. (Carol Preston 541-379-6294) FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Brookedale Assisted Living, 980 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy light refreshments, listen to some favorite oldies or join in the jam session. All ages welcome. (541-567-3141) Page 3A BRIEFLY Police department calls for reserve officers HERMISTON — The Hermiston Police Depart- ment is currently looking for volunteer reserve police officers, and will accept applications until 5 p.m. April 3. Reserve officers’ duties are similar to those of full-time police officers, but in a volunteer role. Reserve officers must volunteer a minimum of 12 hours per month, or 36 hours every three months. To qualify for the role, applicants must be U.S. citizens, 21 years old, high school graduates, and have clean records and good moral and ethical character. All selected applicants will be subject to a variety of assessments and tests, as well as a background check. Additionally, candidates attend Reserve Officer Academy, which is two evenings per week and several Saturdays. Applications are available at the Hermiston Police Department, 330 S. 1st St., or at the city of Hermiston website. Tooth Wisdom provides oral health info HERMISTON — Whether people have dentures or their own teeth, a free class about oral health care is being offered by Good Shepherd Medical Center. Tooth Wisdom is available each Tuesday in February (people only need to attend one session) from 10-11 a.m. in the hospital’s medical plaza, 620 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Participants are invited to bring a lunch or make their own arrangements to purchase one at the hospital cafeteria prior to the meeting. The session will include a chance for people to ask questions and everyone will receive a free goody bag. For more information, call Helena Wolfe at 541-561-5443. Chamber shines spotlight on healthcare BOARDMAN —Local health districts and foundations will take center stage during the upcoming Boardman Chamber of Commerce meeting. Bob Green, executive director of the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation, Roveri Houser, CEO of the Morrow County Health District, and Mindy Binder, interim CEO of Columbia River Community Health Services, will make presentations. In addition, the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District will provide an update during the meeting. The no-host luncheon gathering is Wednesday at noon at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. The meal is $12. To RSVP, contact 541-481-3014, info@ boardmanchamber.org or stop by the chamber office at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Retired teacher designs eclipse glasses An enthusiast retired science teacher is excited about the opportunity to view the upcoming Aug. 21 solar eclipse. While Pendleton and Hermiston aren’t in the path of totality, more than 90 percent of the sun will be eclipsed during the peak maximum coverage at approximately 10:23 a.m. It will still provide a spectacular sight, said Dennis Bennett, who taught at Weston-McEwen Middle School The last total solar eclipse was visible in Oregon in 1979 and the next one will only include a sliver on the Oregon coast in 2108. So, whether traveling to the path of totality, or staying home to view the spectacle, people need to protect their eyes. NASA reports No. 14 welder’s glasses provide protection. People that don’t have access to welder’s glasses may purchase special eclipse glasses. Bennett designed special glasses commemorating the solar eclipse — inscribed with “I Was There and “Totally!” on the sides and the date across the bridge. As people expressed interest in his design, Bennett contacted a company to print them. They can be pre-ordered for $2 each at http://dbennettech.wixsite. com/solareclipse2017. He plans to place the order Wednesday, Feb. 15. For more information, visit Bennett’s post at www. facebook.com/dennis. bennett.737. AARP offers tax assistance With tax season in full swing, some people may need assistance with filing their forms. Sponsored by the AARP, certified volunteers participated in Internal Revue Service training. The program was created to assist the elderly, disabled and low-to-moderate income persons with their tax returns. The AARP Tax-Aide program is available in several communities: •Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pendleton Public Library, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. •Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. •Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Appointments can’t be scheduled, so people should come prepared to wait in the lobby until a volunteer can provide assistance. For more information, including what items to bring with you, visit www. aarp.org/money/taxes/ aarp_taxaide. TOOTH WISDOM Whether pou have pour own teeth or dentures, this class will help improve oral health and increase pour knowledge about its importance to health and well-being. FREE! Includes goodie bag Attend one of these classes: RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Member FINRA/SIPC Serving Eastern Oregon & Washington for over 24 years Chrissy Woollard has joined John Cimmiyotti as a new Financial Advisor for Raymond James Financial Services in the Pendleton offi ce. Chrissy has been with Raymond James for 9 years and currently she holds a series 7 & 66 and Life, Health, Variable insurance licenses. Chrissy graduated from the University of Wyoming with a BS in Science and a minor in Busi- ness. Chrissy is a native of Pendleton and a Pendleton High School graduate. Chrissy enjoys helping individuals, families and businesses to attain their fi nancial goals. Chrissy can be contacted by calling the local offi ce at 541-276-9184. 305 SW Dorion Ave. ~ Pendleton, OR 97801 8797 W. Gage Blvd., Ste. C-103 ~ Kennewick, WA 99336 541-276-9184 • 800-276-9184 Web Site: www.RaymondJames.com Feb. 7, 14, 21 or 28 • 10-11am GS Medical Office Plaza - Meeting room 2 Contact Facilitator Helena Wolfe at 541-561-5443 HEART-TO-HEART Join us for this FREE class about heart health. Bring pour lunch and questions to learn simple changes that lead to a heart healthp life Feb. 15 • 11am-1pm 45 minute presentation, repeated GS Conference Center 2 HEALTHY FRIDAYS FREE health screenings & health coaching: Blood pressure checks, weigh-ins, bodp mass index, cholesterol and glucose. First Friday of every month 8am-11am GSMC Conference Center 7 (by Education Dept) Information or to register call (541) 667-3509 or email healthinfo@gshealth.org www.gshealth.org
