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RECORDS Friday, September 1, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY LOG East Oregonian Page 5A FILM REVIEW WEDNESDAY 10:24 a.m. - Umatilla tribal police asked for law enforcement assistance clearing a building on Tower Road, Boardman, off Interstate 84. The building is tribal property, but there is graffiti on it and clothes and belongings inside. 11:33 a.m. - Staff at Pendleton Family Medicine, 2450 S.W. Perkins Ave., Pendleton, called police for an irate male harassing people. 12:13 p.m. - A Hermiston business owner asked to speak to an officer. He said a woman called his business and claimed he flipped her off as he was making deliveries, and she was going to “blast this all over Facebook.” The man said he did not do what she claimed. 12:36 p.m. - Pendleton police received a report of a theft at Eastern Oregon Alcoholism Foundation, 216 S.W. Hailey Ave. 1:08 p.m. - A resident on West Sunland Avenue, Hermiston, asked to speak to an officer about dog abuse. 1:21 p.m. - Someone stole building materials from the 300 block of North Columbia Street, Milton-Freewater. 2:07 p.m. - Hermiston police took a report about a van at West Hermiston Avenue and Southwest 10th Street with a suspicious man inside who appears to be watching children. 2:55 p.m. - A Pendleton woman reported the neighboring apartment building at 522 S.E. Byers Ave. is using her water and she has documents showing how much. 8:11 p.m. - A caller reported a male in a blue shirt, shorts and with a backpack yelled and screamed at the United States Postal Service office, 104 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton, and a female ran away. 9:11 p.m. - Parents reported their daughter in Boardman was on her way over after finding that someone entered her home at Morrow Estates on Marshall Loop, Boardman. Law enforcement responded and kept an eye on the area. 9:27 p.m. - The man who was screaming at the post office in Pendleton caused a disturbance in the middle of Southwest Court Avenue and Seventh Street. 11:33 p.m. - Stanfield police received a report of a prowler in a gray sweater and with a bicycle standing in a yard on South Main Street. Officers did not find the suspect. ARRESTS, CITATIONS •David Paul Keimig, 74, of Hermiston, just would not leave, according to Oregon State Police, until he got a ticket. Keimig was camped south of the Meacham/Kamela junction on the eastbound side of Interstate 84 for archery hunting, state police reported. The property, however, belonged to Hancock Forest Management. A Hancock employee at about 11:30 in the morning told Keimig he was trespassing and needed to leave. State police reported Keimig “became belligerent and argued.” Another employee later in the afternoon told Keimig to go, and again the Hermiston man grew hostile and argued. The next contact with Keimig came from state police trooper Ryan Sharp. Keimig was angry about the situation, according to state police, and Sharp cited him for second-degree trespassing. And Keimig left the property. •Milton-Freewater police arrested a man on charges he molested two girls. Cruz Castillo Gutteriez, 49, of Milton- Freewater, faces two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Police and court records also show Gutteriez goes by Cruz Gutierrez Castillo and Cruz Castillo Gutierrez. Police Chief Doug Boedigheimer in a written statement said the investigation began on June 7 when an adult told Milton-Freewater police Gutteriez may have sexually abused two juveniles he knew. After the investigation, police turned over the report to the Umatilla District Attorney’s Office for review. Court records show a grand jury indicting Gutteriez on Aug. 23, accusing him of the committing the sexual abuse in January against two girls, both younger than 14. Police on Wednesday arrested Gutteriez without incident, according to Boedigheimer, and booked him into the Umatilla County Jail, Pendleton. Court records also show Circuit Judge Jon Lieuallen set Gutteriez’s bail at $100,000. His next court appearance is Sept. 21 in circuit court in Pendleton. •Hermiston police arrested Christopher Alvin Phillips, 23, and Baltazar Manuel Mendiola, 37, both of Hermiston, for posses- sion of methamphetamine. Police also arrested Phillips for third-degree theft and Mendiola for violating a restraining order. UPCOMING SERVICES FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 BROWN, ELANA — Funeral services at 10:30 a.m. at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Concluding services and interment will follow at the Milton-Freewater Cemetery. STRAUGHAN, JOHN — Graveside services at 1 p.m. at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton. SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 HUBBARD, BOB — Celebration of life at 2 p.m. at the Ione American Legion Hall, 325 W. Second St. NICHOLS, KEN — Celebration of life service with military honors at 1 p.m. at Purswell’s Barn, 465 Chris- tiansen Loop, Hermiston. PRICE, SANDRA — Memorial service at 1 p.m. at Helix Community Church, 403 Harrison St. A reception will follow at the Christman home in Helix. OBITUARY POLICY The East Oregonian publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These in- clude information about services. Obituaries and notices can be submitted online at www.eastoregonian.com/obituaryform, by email to obits@eastoregonian.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the East Oregonian office. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, ext. 221. MEETINGS FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 No meetings scheduled council chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811) MONDAY, SEPT. 4 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 HEPPNER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Hep- pner. (541-676-9618) WESTON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541- 566-3313) TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT WORK SESSION, 8 a.m., Pendleton School District office, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pend- leton. (541-276-6711) UMATILLA MORROW RA- DIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. (Shawn Halsey 541-966-3774) WESTON LIBRARY BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-2378) IRRIGON PLANNING COM- MISSION, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. (541-922-3047) MEACHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 6 p.m., Meacham Fire Department, Meacham. (541-786-2069) BOARDMAN CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Board- man. (541-481-9252) STANFIELD CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Stanfield City Hall council chambers, 160 S. Main St., Stanfield. (541-449-3831) UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Umatilla City Hall council chambers, 700 Sixth St., Umatil- la. (541-922-3226) PILOT ROCK CITY COUN- CIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION- ERS, 10 a.m., Bartholomew Government Building upper con- ference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (Roberta Lutcher 541- 676-5613) PENDLETON FAÇADE COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pend- leton City Hall administrative con- ference room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Julie Chase 541-966-0204) LOTTERY Courtesy of InYo Entertainment Thee main cast of Neither Wolf Nor Dog (left to right): Dan (Dave “David” Bald Eagle), Kent (Christopher Swee- ney), and Grover (Richard Ray Whitman). Indian-made indie film ‘Neither Wolf Nor Dog’ shows at Wildhorse “There’s nothing more suspect than a white man trying to tell an Indian’s story.” So says writer Kent Nerburn in a long-distance phone call to his wife from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in the film “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” by director Steven Lewis Stephenson. That line sums up much of the tension present in the film — the divide between white America and the Native American world. “Neither Wolf Nor J.D. Dog” is an adaptation Kindle of the awarding Comment winning, creative nonfiction book of the same name by then-Minnesotan (now Oregonian) author Kent Nerburn. The film opens with Kent receiving a mysterious request to speak with a Lakota Sioux elder named Dan on the Pine Ridge Reservation more than 400 miles away. The frail Dan, played by veteran Native American actor and stunt man Dave Bald Eagle in his final role, requests that Kent write a book based on a collection of insights he has claimed to have written over the course of his life. The project turns into a spiritual road trip with Dan’s sidekick Grover and dog Fatback across the South Dakota Badlands, which culminates in a visit to Wounded Knee. It is there that Kent connects with guilt over his people’s treatment of Native Americans. The title of the book/film is derived from the Sitting Bull quote “I do not wish to be shut up in a corral. All agency Indians I have seen were worthless. They are neither red warriors nor white farmers. They are neither wolf nor dog.” It would seem to apply to Dan, who, by being placed in a boarding school and stripped Thursday, Aug. 31 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 6-6-2-8 in families about history and hope and the ways of the human heart. It is a film that is overflowing with love and tears, and gives voice to both what divides us and what unites us.” Stephenson added: “It was always a top priority for me to have this film available in the heart of Indian Country. Half of the first six theaters it played in were owned by tribes or tribal members and that has continued as much as possible. So we are thrilled to be playing in their theater there ... There has been no more satisfying response to the film than hearing that an entire school took all their pupils to the theater to see it. This has happened with reservation schools more than once. Dave Bald Eagle was a glorious man. To be able to share him with youth and the broader world is an amazing privilege.” Didactic elements aside, “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” is an admirably well executed film. The script, adapted from the book by both Nerburn and Stephenson, features dialogue that feels natural and never insulting to the viewer’s intelligence, and Stephenson’s cinematography captures the stark beauty of the Badlands region. When viewed on the big screen one forgets that they are watching a scrappy independent film that was produced by two Kickstarter campaigns amounting to approximately $65,000. It would make for an interesting double feature with the recent Hollywood film “Wind River,” also playing at Wildhorse, which addresses the divide between the white and Native American worlds as well, though in a much less emotional and spiritual way. ■ James Dean Kindle is the East Oregonian’s entertainment columnist, the executive director of the Oregon East Symphony and a Pendleton musician. Contact him at jamesdeankindle@gmail.com. COMING EVENTS SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 For a complete listing of regional events, visit easternoregonevents.com FRIDAY, SEPT. 1 HEPPNER FARMERS MAR- KET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St., Heppner. Local produce, crafts, baked goods and more. (Don or Jo Ann Shan- non 541-676-8957) FREE FIRST FRIDAY, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Free admission all day. (541-966-9748) STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567- 2882) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pendleton Senior Center, 510 SW 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) PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET, 4-7 p.m., 300 block, South Main Street, Pendleton. Lo- cal produce, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, live music, food vendors and more. (Cheryl Montgomery 541-969-9466) VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermis- ton VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Herm- iston. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. (541-567-6219) Wednesday, Aug. 30 Megabucks 10-19-24-25-26-40 Estimated jackpot: $6.6 M Powerball 19-28-43-67-69 Powerball: 7 Power Play: 2 Estimated jackpot: $53 M Win for Life 13-31-46-69 Lucky Lines 04-08-10-13--18-21-26-32 Estimated jackpot: $47,000 Pick 4 1 p.m.: 4-7-6-7 4 p.m.: 9-8-6-3 7 p.m.: 2-2-1-7 10 p.m.: 0-1-8-8 of his culture, exists in a no man’s land between the Indian and white worlds. In another sense it applies to Nerburn, who by the end of the film has transcended his patronizing and naïve view of Native American values, relationship with the land and spirituality. Both men are neither white nor Indian. It’s exciting that an independent film whose subject matter is so pertinent to the community is being screened at the theater on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. America’s treatment of indigenous populations — rapacious at best, genocidal at worst — is a legacy that our country has yet to come to terms with (Standing Rock being a recent high profile example of this). Although there are numerous partnerships between the Confederated Tribes and various government and business entities, a cultural divide and lack of understanding of tribal history on the part of white America persists. Viewing this film would be an enormously enlightening experience for any audience member, be they white, Native or otherwise, and help to bridge the gap between these two worlds. For both Nerburn and Stephenson, screening “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” on the Umatilla Indian Reservation is a point of pride and a goal in and of itself. “Both Steven and I look upon this project as our gift back to the Native community for the gifts and insights they have given us,” said Nerburn. “Steven cut a worthy line through the book and brought the characters to life with breathtaking authenticity. My hope is that people on the rez and in Native urban communities will look at this film and say, ‘Yes, this is how it is. This is who we are.’ Native friends have told me that seeing the film gives the children pride and gives the elders a feeling of being understood. It becomes a source point for discussions Destiny Theatres Fri - Wed, Sept. 1 - Sept. 6, 2017 Subject to change. Check times daily. Hermiston Stadium 8 Hwy 395 & Theatre Ln - 567-1556 MoviesInHermiston.com L OGAN L UCKY G LASS C ASTLE ners, knitters, weavers, felters, fiber enthusiasts and folks who are just fiber-curious. Drop-ins welcome. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201) KIDZ POW WOW, 1-4 p.m., Tamastslikt Cultural Institute Living Cultural Village, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd., Pendleton. Open to all na- tive and non-native youth up to age 12. Kids can participate in various dance styles and listen to the mu- sic for each. No regalia necessary. Every child registered will receive a prize. Free. (541-429-7700) SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 FAMILY BREAKFAST, 8:30- 9:15 a.m., First Christian Church, 516 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Cost is by donation. Everyone wel- come. (541-938-3854) ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Half-court basketball. Adults only. MONDAY, SEPT. 4 TOT TIME, 10 a.m., Pendle- ton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For chil- dren ages 0-5. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St., Athena. For ages birth to 6. (541-566-2470) PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendle- ton 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) ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton Youth Volleyball (PG-13) (PG-13) H ITMAN ’ S B ODYGUARD G IRL ’ S T RIP PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m., Stanfield Community Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Costs $5 for full breakfast/$3 for light meal. (541-449-1332) POW SATURDAY BIKE RIDE, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Weekly bike ride by Pendleton on Wheels. Rides are open to the public, as far and at a speed comfortable for you. (Christine 734-755-7034) L’IL BUCKS OPEN GYM, 8:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Cen- ter, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend- leton. For students in first-third grades. HERMISTON FARMERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Festival Plaza, Northeast Second Street and Main, Hermiston. Local pro- duce, baked goods, crafts, jewelry, art, live music, food vendors and more. FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free art classes for children up to age 12. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201) YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567- 2882) HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in project class for adults. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201) SATURDAY SPIN-IN, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. For spin- (R-17) (R-17) A NNABELLE : C REATION T HE D ARK T OWER (PG-13) T HE E MOJI M OVIE (PG) (R-17) $5. 00 Bargain Tuesdays** **ALL DAY TUESDAY, MOST MOVIES. Check ONLINE for more information! TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE CHECK TIMES DAILY! Movies in 3D subject to a 3D surcharge Assessment Night: September 6th When: 5:45pm - 7:15pm Where: Warberg Court (PHS) Who: 3rd-6th graders Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free class for ages 7-12 to develop skills and encourage art exploration. (Rober- ta Lavadour 541-278-9201) TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 COLLECTIVE GOODS FUND- RAISER, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center confer- ence room 2, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. A variety of books and gifts at affordable prices. Proceeds help pay for medical equipment and fund scholarships. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Li- brary, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-1254) SENSORY EXPLORATION, 11 a.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. For ages 0-3. Sensory Bins provide endless ways for little ones to experience new things with all of their senses and boost essen- tial skills. (541-276-1066) 9/1 - 9/4 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie 9/6 12:00 PM THE HORSE SOLDIERS Neither Wolf Nor Dog (NR) 11:40* 2:10* 4:40 7:10 9:40 Wind River (R) 12:00* 2:20* 4:50 7:20 9:50 The Hitman’s Bodyguard (R) 1:30* 4:10 6:50 9:30 Annabelle: Creation (R) 1:20* 4:00 6:40 9:20 Logan Lucky (PG13) 4:20 7:00 10:00 The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature (PG) 11:50* 2:00* Credit & Debit Cards accepted Cineplex gift cards available * Matinee Pricing wildhorseresort.com 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216