REGION
Friday, October 20, 2017
East Oregonian
PENDLETON
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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.
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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.
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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.