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East Oregonian Page 3A REGION State close to approving $1.2 million education center for Cottonwood Canyon Wednesday, November 1, 2017 East Oregonian Cottonwood Canyon State Park is on the verge of getting an upgrade. The 8,000-acre park located between Condon and Wasco could soon be home to a $1.2 million education center, pending approval from the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission. Parks department spokesman Chris Harvel said an education center was always a part of the Cottonwood Canyon’s master plan, it just took time to raise the money. The Oregon State Parks Foundation raised $400,000 in private donations toward the project at the park, which has only been open since 2013. “Everything fell into place,” he said. The Cottonwood Canyon Experience Center is scheduled to open in May 2018, in time for the Cottonwood Crossing Summer Institute, a week- long event for local high school students that teaches environmental stewardship and sustainability. Harvel said the educa- tion center will include indoor classroom space for the institute and other Submitted photo A truck involved in a high speed chase through Morrow County crashed Tuesday. High speed chase ends in two rollover crashes By TIM TRAINOR East Oregonian Two stolen pickup trucks were involved in a high speed chase that reached speeds of 106 mph and ended in two separate crashes in rural Morrow County Tuesday afternoon. According to the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement first responded to a report of trespassing on a farm near Ione. Two vehicles left the farm and headed toward Heppner on Highway 74. Sheriff’s deputies encoun- tered the vehicles there and a chase ensued. On the highway, the pickup trucks eclipsed 100 mph, according to the sheriff’s office. Officers dropped back as the trucks entered downtown Heppner, but the pursued cars did not slow. The chase resumed on the other side of town and the trucks split up. One vehicle, driven by Buddy James Buoy, 42, of Portland turned onto Shobe Creek Road and drove for 10 miles at high speeds before joining Upper Rhea Creek Road. He then lost control on a curve, drove off the hill- side and crashed, according to the sheriff’s office. The truck was disabled and Buoy was arrested without further incident. The other truck was driven by an unidentified female. It traveled south on Highway 207 at 20-25 mph, weaving back and forth and not allowing deputies to pass. The suspect then drove off the highway, through a fence opening and down a steep canyon. The vehicle rolled, seriously injuring the driver and damaging the vehicle. The trapped driver was extricated and transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Heppner, and later trans- ported to another hospital via Life Flight. Both the pickup trucks were believed to be stolen from a car dealership in Pasco on Tuesday morning. Other vehicles stolen from the dealership were recov- ered near Boardman earlier on Tuesday. schools that use the facility. Cottonwood Canyon’s attendance has been growing steadily since opening, receiving approx- imately 10,000 overnight visitors and 22,000 day visitors in 2016. Harvel said that’s in line with the parks department’s expectations. Although the state’s largest park — Silver Falls State Park near Salem — accommodates about 1 million visitors per year, Harvel said that park was designed with large crowds in mind. Located near a large metro area, Silver Falls features wide trails, large campgrounds and an event center. In contrast, Cottonwood Canyon has only a few dozen camping spots and some other minor ameni- ties. Harvel said Cotton- wood Canyon is supposed to be a place to connect with the scenery, spot some new wildlife or engage with the many back roads that surround the park. The solitary experience is Cottonwood Canyon’s selling point and Harvel said the parks department is focused on the quality of that experience, rather than the quantity of people experiencing it. The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commis- sion will meet at Cascade Locks on Nov. 15, where it will consider awarding a contract for building the education center. BRIEFLY Climate change group organizes march and rally The Eastern Oregon Climate Change Coalition will host a march and rally in Pendleton on Saturday. According to a press release, the rally is a part of a statewide effort from Renew Oregon, a clean energy advocacy group that supports the passage of a “cap and invest” bill in the Oregon Legislature. The bill would place a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, charge companies and utilities for exceeding the limit and reinvest the money in HERMISTON Actors mix things up with ‘Game of Tiaras’ By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian clean energy projects such as wind and solar power, electric vehicles and public transit. The rally will begin at 11:15 a.m. at Pendleton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., where participants can make signs, listen to speakers and sign a petition for the Pendleton City Council to support the bill. At noon, the group will make the quarter-mile march from city hall to the Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co. at 403 S. Main St. The rally will continue from there with more speeches, information on how to join the coalition and live streams of the other rallies in Portland, Eugene and Salem. Community center serves breakfast STANFIELD — An a la carte breakfast is available during the monthly breakfast at the Stanfield Community Center. The event is Saturday from 7-10 a.m. at 225 W. Roosevelt Ave., Stanfield. People are invited to enjoy an affordable breakfast (for $3 or more) while visiting with neighbors and helping to support the community center. For more information, call 541-449-1332. Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini Baylee Hunsaker, Tristan Stephenson and Ava Tixier rehearse a scene from “Game of Tiaras” Monday at Hermiston High School. The play opens Friday in the school’s fine arts auditorium. to chuckle about. “Students were laughing while reading the very first page of the script,” she said. “So, I think our audience will find it hilarious.” In her third year at HHS, Anderson is excited to be teaching at her alma mater. A former attorney- turned-teacher in Missouri, Anderson is happy to be back in her hometown and involved in the drama program. “I’m really looking forward to great excitement about people coming to shows at Hermiston High School,” she said. For more information, contact Anderson at 541-667- 6100 or beth.anderson@ hermiston.k12.or.us. SECRETARY OF STATE NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RULEMAKING Oregon Department of Agriculture, Market Access & Certification Program, Administrative Rules Chapter #603, Sue Gooch, Rules Coordinator, (503)986-4583. ADOPT: OAR 603-048-0625, AMEND: 603-048-0010, 603-048-0400, 603-048-0900, 603-048-1000. RULE SUMMARY: Adopts standards for laboratories licensed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission under ORS 475B.560 and accredited by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content. Clarifies terminologies and responsibilities of growers, laboratories and the Department. Describes laboratory procedures and requirements for sampling and testing for pre-harvest THC testing. Describes processes for the grower to request and the laboratory to accept requests for pre-harvest sampling and testing. Creates standards for laboratories to report test results and grower obligations to ensure test results are timely reported to the Department. Clarifies the circumstances when industrial hemp fails to meet the requirements for sampling and testing, Describes the reported THC concentration value that the Department considers to fail required testing. Provides clarifications of the Department’s role and the processes and procedures for industrial hemp that fails a pre-harvest THC test. Describes growers’ options when the industrial hemp fails THC testing and the process for retesting a failed sample. Sets out the obligation to obtain sufficient plant material when sampling and the implications of an insufficient sample. Explains when the Department may take action to detain, seize, embargo, or destroy industrial hemp that does not comply with required pre-harvest testing. Adds grounds for the Department to issue civil penalties based on the failure to pre-harvest sample test as required. better for Oregon’s environment wattsmart is registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. advance at the high school’s bookkeeping office. About 40 students are involved with the production, Anderson said. In addition, HHS science teacher Zyan Silver takes the stage in a couple of roles. “I wanted the executioner to be a bigger guy and he’s tall,” Anderson said. The play is about the aging king of a magical kingdom who decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle and the Snow Queen. It’s Ella, Anderson said, not to be confused by another copyrighted character, Elsa. 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However, Anderson said the show may not be all that appropriate for younger kids. “There’s not gore like ‘Game of Thrones,’ but the humor ... ,” she said trailing off. “You might not want to see the princess get be-headed.” The play opens Friday at 7 p.m. in the school’s fine arts auditorium, 600 S. First St., Hermiston. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Subsequent performances are Saturday and Nov. 10-11, all at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in Photo courtesy of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Hikers use a trail at Cottonwood Canyon State Park. and for your energy bill. We can all make Oregon better. Efficiency can help make that a reality, star ting with energy efficiency at home. With a few wattsmart ® upgrades, like using a smart thermostat or installing LED lights, you can save energy and money, while also making Oregon a cleaner and healthier place to live. 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