REGION
Thursday, October 12, 2017
East Oregonian
HERMISTON
Pedestrian struck on Highway 395
By JAYATI
RAMAKRISHNAN
East Oregonian
A man was fl own by Life
Flight to Kadlec Regional
Medical Center in the
Tri-Cities after he was struck
by a car while walking
across Highway 395 at about
1:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Police at the scene
would not release his name
until notifying family, and
couldn’t confi rm his exact
injuries.
Oregon State Police Sgt.
Seth Cooney said the man
was crossing Highway 395
around Bensel Road from
west to east and crossed as
a white Toyota sedan, driven
by Ralph Lortie of Stanfi eld,
was heading north. The car
hit the pedestrian, and he
was thrown to the shoulder
of the road.
Lortie said he saw the
pedestrian but couldn’t avoid
the collision.
“He started walking
across the street, and stopped
right there on the [median]
and looked at the car,” Lortie
said. “I was almost to a stop,
and he walked right out in
front of me. He rolled off
my hood, and before he hit
the ground, I was at a dead
stop.”
Lortie said he wasn’t sure
if the man was on his cell
Staff photo by Jayati Ramakrishnan
phone, but he didn’t seem to
realize what was happening.
“It appeared that he
looked at me,” he said.
Lortie said he wasn’t sure
if the man was conscious
after the accident.
“He was rolling his head
a little bit, but as far as
conscious, I can’t confi rm or
deny that,” Lortie said.
The incident was caught
on video by a truck driver
about 500 feet behind the
Toyota, who had a dashboard
camera. Viktor Tarasov
downloaded the video for
offi cers.
The video shows the
white car approaching the
pedestrian, and then the man
getting tossed to the side
of the road. The white car,
as well as a few vehicles
driving near it, immediately
pulled over.
Northbound traffi c was
funneled into the left lane,
and southbound traffi c was
moving normally. The entire
highway from Bensel Road
to 730 was shut down while
the Life Flight helicopter
landed on 395 to pick up the
injured man. The highway
was back open as of 2:30
p.m.
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Contact
Jayati
Ramakrishnan at 541-564-
4534 or jramakrishnan@
eastoregonian.com
BOARDMAN
Fall quilt show stitches together creative displays
East Oregonian
Growing up in a family
of quilters, Lila Killingbeck
completed her fi rst quilt at
age 15.
The Boardman woman
is the featured quilter for
the Boardman Fall Quilt
Show. In its 13th year, the
event is Friday and Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St. Admission is
$3, which is good for both
days.
In addition to quilt
displays — which include
keepsake heirloom quilts,
contemporary quilts, wall
hangings and other quilted
items — the event includes
demonstrations, mini work-
shops, fabric and quilting
supply vendors, hourly door
prizes, raffl e quilts and show
awards. Lunch will be avail-
able for purchase.
Killingbeck
was
a
Peoples Choice winner
during the 2016 quilt show,
said Carol Michael of the
Boardman Quilt Group. She
will share tips and examples
of her creations during the
event.
In addition to heritage
needle arts, Killingbeck
enjoys hiking, camping and
many other outdoor activi-
ties. Since attending school
at Eastern Oregon College,
Killingbeck has remained a
lifelong resident of Eastern
Oregon.
As a stay-at-home mom,
Killingbeck began quilting
in earnest after her three
children left home. At that
time she hand quilted most
of her work.
Over the years she has
worked in many offi ces,
including for Dr. John Page
and Dr. Stephen Spike,
Oregon Potato, Rivercrest
Farms and the city of
Boardman. Although Kill-
ingbeck retired several years
ago as the Boardman city
clerk, she still periodically
works at Barnett & Moro,
P.C., in Hermiston.
The busy and multi-tal-
ented woman said she makes
time for quilting because she
wants to leave something of
permanence for her children
and grandchildren. Killing-
beck said she wants to pass
on something made by her
own hands, more than just
memories of going to an
offi ce every day.
For more about the
Boardman Fall Quilt Show,
contact
541-481-9426,
541-571-7009 or tlkranch@
centurytel.net.
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Contact
Community
Editor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
PENDLETON
Oktoberfest fl ows with food, family fun and beer
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
What started as a week-
long wedding celebration in
1810 in Munich, Germany,
Oktoberfest events have
since spread across the
globe. Whether or not people
don lederhosen, some things
remain constant — drinking
beer, the sampling of foods
and listening to music.
Oktoberfest Pendleton,
a family-friendly event,
carries on the tradition
— offering a variety of
beers from at least a dozen
breweries from across the
state. In addition, food will
be plentiful with Hill Meat
sausages and other delec-
table meats, Mario’s Basque
BBQ, sauerkraut and other
salads from The Prodigal
Son Brewery & Pub, soft
pretzels from Rolling Stone
Bakery and various savory
selections created by the
Pendleton High School
culinary team.
Oktoberfest fun also
features activities for kids
and adults, and evening
music by Tylor & the Train
Robbers. Former Helix
residents Tylor Bushman
Ketchum
and
Jason
Bushman bring their band
from Boise to perform
a unique blend of gritty
Americana and outlaw
honky tonk. Also, bringing
a traditional Bavarian beat
to the event are Wallowa
County alphornist Bruce
Coutant and the Oregon
Murder defendant turns 18,
moved to Umatilla County
East Oregonian
Murder defendant Evan
John Freel of Milton-Free-
water now is in the Umatilla
County Jail, Pendleton.
Freel was in juvenile
custody at the Northern
Oregon Regional Correc-
tional Facility, the Dalles.
But Tuesday he turned 18,
aging up so he now awaits
trial while in the local jail.
Freel also has undergone
psychological
evaluation
and treatment at the Oregon
State Hospital, Salem, so
he could participate in his
own defense. Circuit Court
Judge Christopher Brauer
in September found Freel
Two medics at the scene of a pedestrian-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 395
on Wednesday afternoon. The man, who police did not identify, was fl own to Kadlec
Regional Medical Center in the Tri-Cities.
File photo
Caleb Picken, Art Hill and Jack DeGroftt, all of Pendle-
ton, play cornhole during the 2015 Oktoberfest Pend-
leton. This year’s event is Saturday at the Round-Up
Grounds.
East Symphony Oompah
Band, who will play polka
favorites.
In its third year, Oktober-
fest Pendleton is Saturday
from noon to 9 p.m. at
the Pendleton Round-Up
Grounds, 1205 S.W. Court
Ave. Tickets are $12, which
includes a glass beer mug
and one beer token. Tickets
purchased in advance at
Prodigal Son are $10. The
cost for those under 21 and
non-drinkers is $5.
Oktoberfest Pendleton
raises money for several
area organizations. Part of
the proceeds from this year’s
event will go to Keep Pend-
leton Swimming (the Pend-
leton Swim Association),
the Pendleton City Club, the
Pendleton Lions Club and
the Children’s Museum of
Eastern Oregon. Organizers
for the 2015 inaugural Okto-
berfest expected 400 people
— however, the event drew
more than 1,500. In the
past two years, Oktoberfest
Pendleton has donated
more than $20,000 to local
nonprofi t organizations.
For more information,
contact
oktoberfest-
pendleton@gmail.com,
541-276-7411 or visit www.
facebook.com/oktoberfest-
pendleton.
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Contact
Community
Editor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
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had the mental capacity to
proceed.
Circuit court records
show Freel’s next hearing is
Nov. 16.
The state has accused
Freel of killing his 5-month
old son, Dominic, on June
8, 2016. The search warrant
affi davit from Milton-Free-
water offi cer Morgan Dunlap
stated a medical examination
of the baby’s body showed
multiple injuries consistent
with what Freel told police
he did to quiet his crying son.
Freel has pleaded not
guilty to one count each
of murder and fi rst-degree
criminal mistreatment in the
baby’s death.
BRIEFLY
Fundraiser
supports young
harriers
PENDLETON — A
spaghetti dinner fundraiser
will support the Sunridge
Middle School cross
country team.
The fundraiser is Friday
from 5-7 p.m. at the
Pendleton Masonic Lodge,
1350 N.W. Carden Ave.
Cost to attend is $10 per
family.
For ore information,
contact Rod Harwood at
541-969-2129.
Library friends
host book sale at
convention center
PENDLETON — The
annual book sale of the
Pendleton Friends of the
Library kicks off with a
preview sale for members.
The member sale is
Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at
the Pendleton Convention
Center, 1601 Westgate.
The sale’s regular hours
are Friday from 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. and Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
last two hours of the sale
features $1 for a bag of
books.
For more information,
call the library at 541-966-
0380.
Artist’s reception
highlights eclectic
collection
MILTON-FREEWATER
— The artwork of Julie
Culjak is the focus of a new
exhibit and artist’s reception
Saturday at Arts Portal
Gallery, 508 N. Main St.
A reception from
2-4 p.m. will allow the
community to “Get into the
Spirit” of not only Culjak’s
jewelry designs, but also
abstract acrylic paintings,
upcycled wearable art
pieces and wreaths made
from old books. The
reception features activities
and treats for all ages,
a window decorating
competition for local high
school students and live
music by Jimmye Turner.
For more information,
contact the gallery at
541-938-5516.
Mirasol hosts
breast cancer
awareness event
HERMISTON — A
Breast Cancer Awareness
Month event features a 5K
walk, raffl e prizes, games
for kids, rock painting for
the Hermiston Rock Hunt,
face painting and more.
Hosted by Mirasol
Family Health Center,
the free event is Saturday
from 9 a.m. to noon at the
clinic, 589 N.W. 11th St.,
Hermiston. There is no
registration fee. Organizers
encourage families,
businesses and community
groups to register a team
and walk together with the
community. In addition,
several Mirasol providers
will provide free breast
exams after the 5K.
Free T-shirts will be
distributed while supplies
last. Also, Starbucks and
Fiesta Foods are donating
coffee and refreshments.
Registered nurse Claire
Miller said early detection
can save lives — and her
mother is living proof
of that. Miller’s mother
was diagnosed during
a routine exam in 2011.
She underwent several
treatments, including
chemotherapy and a double
mastectomy to reduce the
chance of recurrence.
“Breast cancer screening
saved my mom’s life,”
Miller said. ““Education
and awareness are two of
the most important tools we
have.”
Those who register in
advance at www.eventbrite.
com will receive an
additional raffl e ticket. For
more information, contact
Greg Miller at gregorym@
yvfwc.org.
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Submit information
to: community@
eastoregonian.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.
BOOK SALE!
It is everyone’s favorite time of year! Th e weather is cooling off
and it’s time for the Annual PFOL book sale.
Th ursday, October 12: Member Only Preview Sale 7pm - 9pm
Friday, October 13: Public Sale 10am - 8pm
Saturday, October 14: Public Sale 10am - 2pm
then the $1 bag sale is from 3pm - 5pm
Located at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate
Membership: • $10 Student/Senior • $15 Adult • $35 Family
• $50 Patron • $100 Benefactor
Questions? Email us at PendletonFriendsoftheLibrary@gmail.com
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