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REGION Friday, October 20, 2017 East Oregonian PENDLETON Page 3A PILOT ROCK Bee sends driver into communications pole East Oregonian A Pendleton man walked away from a crash unharmed after his car sheered a communications pole. Ciaran Berlie, 22, was leaving the Circle K, 335 S.E. Court Ave., and entering Southeast Third Street at about 2 p.m. when he said a bee landed on him. He is allergic to the insect’s sting, and he lost control of the Honda Civic while trying to avoid the bee. The car crashed into the pole on the opposite side of the street, clipping it off at the base. The pole landed upright, and the car went a few feet more and into a large decorative rock in front of Whitney Land Co., 101 S.E. Third St. The Honda was not drivable after. Berlie said he was OK but a bit shaken. Staff photo by Kathy Aney Pendleton police Lt. Chuck Byram said Berlie was not Two Pendleton firefighters inspect the scene Wednesday afternoon after a car sheered off a tele- phone pole and crashed into a rock near Southeast Third and Court. receiving a citation. PENDLETON 40 Taps fundraiser to benefit local animal shelter By GEORGE PLAVEN East Oregonian For the third year, 40 Taps will host a fundraiser with live music, food and prizes to benefit the Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4. Tickets are $35, with a social hour beginning at 5 p.m. followed by dinner catered by Elvis’ Bar & Grill. A raffle and auction will also feature multiple items donated by local businesses. All net proceeds will benefit PAWS, the local nonprofit animal shelter. “I think this is an all-around good cause,” said Mason Murphy, owner of 40 Taps. Murphy himself is the owner of two rescue dogs, Mata and Plata, whom he found while providing earthquake relief in the Dominican Republic in 2010. When deciding which nonprofit organization he wanted to support, Murphy knew he wanted something to do with either education or animals. Photo contributed by Mason Murphy. Mason Murphy, owner of 40 Taps, and his rescue dog, Mata, will be on hand for the third annual fundraiser to benefit the Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter. “It just made sense to pick PAWS,” he said. “Rescue animals really appreciate it when they find a loving home. Being able to provide that in town is a great thing.” The first two fundraisers brought in a combined $4,000 for the shelter, and Murphy is optimistic this year will be the biggest yet. At least 20 businesses have already made donations, and Murphy said he expects that number will continue to increase. Auction items include locally made wines, handcrafted furni- ture, guided fishing trips and other services. Folk musician Elwood Haney, of La Grande, will provide the entertainment while Murphy’s dog, Mata, will do a “halftime show” of tricks. “We try to have fun with it,” Murphy said. “There’s a lot of laughing going on. Obviously, there are also times when it’s a little heartfelt.” Tickets to the PAWS fund- raiser can be purchased at the door, or in advance at www. eventbrite.com. Admission price includes dinner and one drink. Donations can also be dropped off at 40 Taps, 337 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Monday through Saturday between 3-8 p.m. For more infor- mation, call Murphy at 541-561- 2036. ——— Contact George Plaven at gplaven@eastoregonian.com or 541-966-0825. COMING EVENTS For a complete listing of regional events, visit easternoregonevents.com FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo Public Library, 20 S. Bo- nanza, Echo. (541-376-8411) NIGHT AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 5-8:30 p.m., Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400 S. Main St., Pendleton. Includes dinner, games, crafts and a movie. Costs $20 members/$25 non-members, $10 for each additional child. Preregistration required. (541-276-1066) VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermiston VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. (541-567- 6219) SAGE CENTER MOVIE EVENT, 7:15 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Watch “The LEGO Batman Movie” and enjoy a bag of popcorn with $3 admission fee. Bot- tled water and concessions available for cash purchase. (Stefanie Swindler 541-481-7243) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 DAY OF SERVICE, 8 a.m., Pilot Rock Elementary School, 200 Vern McGowan Drive, Pilot Rock. Meet at the elementary school and help resi- dents with outdoor work, paint the wa- ter tower, gazebo and trim at City Hall, clean up the Bike Pit or make quilts at the LDS church. Bring work gloves and yard tools if you have them. Lunch will be served to all volunteers at the elementary school gymnasium. Everyone welcome. L’IL BUCKS OPEN GYM, 8:30 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. For students in first-third grades. PARKING LOT SALE, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Agape House, 500 W. Harper Road, Hermiston. Clothing is 5 items for $1, furniture and bikes priced as marked and knick-knacks you name the price. Sale will be held inside if it rains. (Dave Hughes 541-567-8774) HERMISTON FARMERS MAR- KET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Festival Plaza, Northeast Second Street and Main, Hermiston. Local produce, 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 un- der 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. Glad- ys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882) ECHO CORN MAZE AND PUMP- KIN PATCH, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Corn Maze, 100 N. Dupont St., Echo. Corn maze, zip line, corn box, kiddie carts, pumpkin patch and more. Admission is $10 for ages 3 and up. (509-528- 5808) HIP & HANDMADE, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 5 ANNIVERSARY YEAR CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Oct 21, 2017 11am-3pm FREE Hot Dogs, chips and Soda for everyone (while supplies last) S! DOOR PRIZ A E chance to win a 48" LCD Smart TV! 2012 NW Carden Avenue Pendleton 541-276-1522 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Free drop-in project class for adults. (Ro- berta Lavadour 541-278-9201) FALL FAMILY FUN FEST, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Frazier Farmstead Museum, 1403 Chestnut St., Milton-Freewater. Petting zoo, pioneer crafts, dress up and other activities, cider-making sta- tion and hot dogs and more. Free and suitable for all ages. (541-938-4636) STRAIGHT TALK WITH BECKY MARKS, 2-4 p.m., The Saddle Restaurant, 2220 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Share thoughts with Ward I councilwoman. (541-276-9147) SAGE CENTER MOVIE EVENT, 2:15 p.m., SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road, Boardman. Watch “The LEGO Batman Movie” and enjoy a bag of popcorn with $3 admission fee. Bot- tled water and concessions available for cash purchase. (Stefanie Swindler 541-481-7243) ECHO OPEN AIR MARKET, 4-7 p.m., George Park, downtown, Echo. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, crafts and more. Vendor fees $12 per space. ECHO OKTOBERFEST, 4 p.m., downtown, Main Street, Echo. Fami- ly-friendly event includes kids’ activi- ties, food and beverages, and Cruise Control playing oldies rock. Tickets are $15; those purchased in advance will include $20 in event tokens, avail- able at H&P Cafe, Hermiston Brewing Co., Nookies Restaurant and from Echo Kiwanis members. Proceeds benefit scholarships and the St. Pe- ter’s Catholic Church restoration proj- ect. (Michael Duffy, Phyllis Shovelski or Joe Ramos 541-303-5730, 541- EO file photo A rafter of wild turkeys crosses a bridge over East Birch Creek on East Birch Creek Road outside of Pilot Rock in January, 2013. City moves to ban feeding wild turkeys By PHIL WRIGHT East Oregonian The Pilot Rock City Council is set to ban feeding wild turkeys. The gobbler population exceeds 60 in the small town, and some citizens are full of the fowl fouling areas and damaging property. City recorder Teri Porter said the council at its meeting Tuesday night approved the first read of a new ordinance to prohibit feeding the turkeys. The council can vote the new city law into effect at its next meeting, Nov. 7. The council also nixed a proposal to outlaw trapping the turkeys or other wild animals. Porter said the council deemed the ordinance unnecessary because Oregon already outlaws such trapping. In non turkey business, the council voted to change the city’s traffic code to define “personal property” as “any property not belonging to the city of Pilot Rock.” Porter said the change is part of the city’s clean-up effort. Some Pilot Rockers store trailers, four- wheelers and other vehicles on the public right-of-way. Porter said keeping property in such a place for more than 72 hours is a violation of city law. “We’re trying to get them to comply and remove these,” she said. The council also met for a work session before the meeting to discuss the city recorder position. Porter is retiring in the spring, so the council reviewed the job description and salary. Porter also said she would advertise the position from Nov. 1-30 in local media, through the state and on various websites. PENDLETON Annual Fall Festival includes games, meal East Oregonian 379-6992 or 509-366-3980) FALL FESTIVAL, 6:30-9 p.m., Harris Jr. Academy, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave., Pendleton. Enjoy a vegetarian dinner with root beer or orange floats for $7 per person or $25 for a family of 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and festi- val games from 7-9 p.m. including a petting zoo, inflatable slide, log saw, fishing waterfall, face painting, darts, pillow fight, bounce house and more. Proceeds benefit school projects. (Elizabeth Cook 541-276-0615) ECHO CORN MAZE FIELD OF SCREAMS, 7-9 p.m., Corn Maze, 100 N. Dupont St., Echo. Additional $2 above regular corn maze admis- sion, suitable for older children and adults only. (Tyhuis Family 509-528- 5808) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 FAMILY BREAKFAST, 8:30-9:15 a.m., First Christian Church, 518 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Donations accepted. (541-938-3854) SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12-1:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend- leton. Free for special needs children and families. (541-276-8100) ADULT OPEN GYM, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Half- court basketball. Adults only. ECHO CORN MAZE FIELD OF SCREAMS, 7-9 p.m., Corn Maze, 100 N. Dupont St., Echo. Additional $2 above regular corn maze admission, suitable for older children and adults only. (Tyhuis Family 509-528-5808) A petting zoo, inflatable slide, face painting, pillow fights, a log saw, bouncy house and more are planned during the Harris Junior Academy annual Fall Festival. The event is Saturday with dinner served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The meal features veggie burgers, tater tots, corn on the cob and root beer/orange floats. The cost is $7 per person or $25 for a family of four or more. Festival games and activities run from 7-9 p.m. The event is held at the school, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave., Pendleton. In its 14th year, the event is a major fundraiser to help support Harris Junior Academy, a faith-based school affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It serves children from kindergarten through eighth grade. For more information about the Fall Festival, call 541-276-0615 or find the event on Facebook. For more about the school, go to www.harrisjunioracademy.org or email office@harrisjunioracademy.org. ——— Submit information to: community@ eastoregonian.com or drop off to the atten- tion 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.
