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REGION Tuesday, July 24, 2018 A single vehicle crash killed a Pendleton man Sunday morning on Highway 11 outside of Pendleton. According to Oregon State Police, Leodoro Ruvalcaba-Ruvalcaba, 50, was driving southbound about two miles outside of Pendleton about 3:25 a.m. when for an unknown reason his Chevrolet SUV veered off of the road and struck a power pole. The SUV rolled multiple times and Ruvalcaba-Ruvalcaba died at the scene. The Pendleton Fire Department, the Milton- Freewater Police Department and ODOT responded to the accident. Highway 11 remained open throughout the incident. East Oregonian Photo courtesy Oregon State Police One person was killed when their SUV crashed Sunday morning on Highway 11 near Pendleton. PENDLETON Irish Singers tune up for Wednesdays in the Park By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian A group known for their upbeat performances of Irish tunes will kick off the 2018 Wednesdays in the Park summer concert series in Pendleton. The core group of The Irish Singers includes John Doherty, Scott Sager and Paul Green. It’s a bit of Irish lore (or blarney) as to how the group got started. “They were singing to the sheep 35 years ago when they were lambing,” said Alan Feves, who has per- formed with the group for the past decade. “It started on the Doherty Ranch.” These days, the group typically plays a handful of performances each year, Feves said. In years gone by, Green said they were known to tip back a few and play favorites long into the night. “We don’t drink much anymore, but we used to partake and get together and play a little music,” Green said. “It’s a lot of fun. We’re all good friends and we enjoy each other’s company.” Several West Coast musi- cal acts are featured during the free weekly summer con- cert series. In its fourth year, Wednesdays in the Park gets underway July 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pend- leton. Presented by Pendle- ton Parks & Recreation and Sounds Like Entertainment, there is no admission charge for the five-week concert series. People are invited to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the tunes. Also, bring Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini Known for their performances during St. Patrick’s Day events, The Irish Singers will kick off the 2018 Wednesdays in the Park summer concert series July 25 at Roy Ra- ley Park in Pendleton. •Roy Raley Park; 6-8 p.m. The Irish Singers •Wednesday, July 25 The Pilot Rock-based group that plays traditional music. Miss Lonely Hearts •Wednesday, Aug. 1 An outlaw country band from Santa Cruz, California. Arthur C. Lee •Wednesday, Aug. 8 The Portland musician an appetite and some cash, as Delicious Dogs, Mobile Food Adventures and Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co. will be offering food, beer and wine. The Irish Singers have a repertoire of tunes, includ- ing lots of old standards that they play at various venues plays northwest surf music. Cardioid •Wednesday, Aug. 15 The LA-based band play- ing infectious pop-rock. Jared Mees + New Move •Wednesday, Aug. 22; 6-8 p.m. Featuring prophetic indie rock from Portland. ——— The performances are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the family-friendly shows. Food, beer and wine available for purchase. For more infor- mation, visit www.facebook. com/soundslikeentertainment- booking — typically around St. Pat- rick’s Day. The group con- siders performances a sort of practice — getting together to play all the old familiar tunes, Green said. In fact, Green said he just found out a few days ago that there was a gig coming up. The group can include anywhere from 5-15 or more musicians. Feves said the core group has performed together for so many years that they don’t typically have a set list. “They just call the song out and I play my part,” Feves said. “Sometimes I don’t even remember the names, I just know the song.” “We just play standard Irish songs,” Green added. “Also, John Doherty does ‘Danny Boy’ very well.” For more information about the concert series, visit www.pendletonpark- sandrec.com or search Face- book for “Wednesdays in the Park.” ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539 Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini A variety of musicians have performed with The Irish Singers during St. Patrick’s Day events. The group will kick off the 2018 Wednesdays in the Park summer concert series July 25 at Roy Raley Park in Pendleton. Adams boy named sheriff for a day PENDLETON — Nathan Betts, 10, of Adams made the rounds recently as Uma- tilla County’s “Little Sheriff for a Day.” The sheriff’s office in a written statement reported it partnered with the Walla Walla Area Crime Watch Unit in support of the Little Chief/Sheriff bi-annual pro- gram to support area youth Hermiston will be prac- ticing a bit of watermelon diplomacy on Friday, Aug. 3 as representatives of the city head to Portland for the annual seed-spitting contest and watermelon giveaway. “This is a great event that continues to build on our relationship with our partners in Port- land,” Hermiston Mayor David Drotzmann said in a statement. The tradition was started by the late Frank Harkenrider when he was mayor in the 1980s and challenged then-Portland Mayor Bud Clark to a with special needs. The pro- gram provides the little sher- iffs with activities leading up to National Night Out on Aug. 7. The sheriff’s office received nominations for the little sheriff’s honor and in May selected 10-year-old Nathan. “Once we select our ‘Lit- tle Sheriff,’ we contact our uniform vendor and have them put a uniform together that matches my uniform,” Sheriff Terry Rowan said. “Everything about it is an authentic sheriff’s office uni- form. Our vendor picks up the expense of the uniform.” Nathan wore his uniform and rode with Rowan in Pendleton’s Fourth of July parade. And Thursday, the big and little sheriffs trav- eled to Walla Walla for a number of activities, includ- ing a visit to the Walla Walla Police Department where Nathan and other little sher- iffs and chiefs gathered for group photos. Rowan and Nathan also had lunch at Smith’s Family Restaurant, Walla Walla, and returned to Pendleton for tours of the sheriff’s office operations. Rowan thanked Nathan’s parents, Andy and Angela Betts, for allowing their son to participate. The sher- iff’s office began participat- ing in the program in 2016, according to the statement. That year, Clay Thornton of Athena was the little sheriff. Fresh Flowers for all Occasions Gift Items and Home Decor Put a smile on the heart with the power of flowers. HWY 395, HERMISTON 541-567-4305 You Never Know What You’ll Find At A Collectors West Gun & Knife Show! August 4 th & 5 th Pendleton Convention Center Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com 7t4BUBQ 4VOBQt*OGPDPMMFDUPSTXFTUDPN seed-spitting contest. After a break in 2007, the event resumed in 2015. This year’s giveaway is sponsored by the city of Hermiston, city of Port- land and Greater Herm- iston Area Chamber of Commerce, plus Bell- inger Farms and Walchli Farms, who donated pro- duce to hand out to Port- land residents at Pioneer Courthouse Square. As usual, Portland and Herm- iston city officials will face off in a friendly seed-spit- ting contest, but the annual trip is also an opportunity for leaders from both cit- ies to spend time together and discuss issues both cit- ies face. BRIEFLY Class highlights medication concerns Wednesdays in the Park Page 3A Hermiston watermelon giveaway, seed-spitting contest Aug. 3 in Portland Pendleton man dies in one-car crash East Oregonian East Oregonian PENDLETON — A free class is designed to pro- vide information for anyone who cares for aging adults regarding quality improve- ment strategies and medi- cation safety within a care setting. “Understanding Medi- cines in Older Adults: Care Team Principles” is Wednes- day, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oxford Suites, 400 S.W. Court Place, Pendleton. Presented by Oregon Care Partners, it is appropriate for individuals who provide care for aging family mem- bers, as well as those who work in professional care- giver settings, public safety or social work. For more information or to register for the free class, visit www.OregonCarePart- ners.com. Wellness event scheduled at HHS Photos can show the products, people, produc- tion, landscape — anything that depicts the beauty, tech- nology, culture or tradition of family farming and ranch- ing in Oregon. The calendar is mailed to more than 67,000 farm bureau members across the state and thousands more are distributed throughout the year. The deadline for photo submissions is Saturday, Sept. 15. Everyone who sub- mits an image and provides their mailing address will receive a complimentary copy of the calendar, which is valued at $20. Those whose photographs are selected will receive photo credit in the publication. Submission instructions and rules are available at www.oregonfb.org/calen- dar. For questions, contact Anne Marie Moss at 503- 399-1701 or annemarie@ oregonfb.org. EOU trustees host reception in Joseph HERMISTON — Sports physicals, vision and den- tal screenings and assistance JOSEPH — Light with enrolling in the Oregon refreshments will be served Health Plan are featured in a as members of Eastern Ore- wellness event in Hermiston. gon University host a recep- Hosted by the Hermiston tion in Joseph. The public is invited to School District, students in sixth through 12th grade are attend the event to learn invited to attend Wednes- more about what’s happen- day, Aug. 1 from 2-6 p.m. at ing at the La Grande univer- Hermiston High School, 600 sity. The free event is Tues- day, July 31 at 4:30 p.m. at S. First St. A parent or guardian the Josephy Center for Arts must accompany students and Culture, 403 Main St., under 15 years old. Also, Joseph. For more informa- students will be asked to pro- vide insurance information, tion, contact Ella Maloy but won’t be turned away for at emaloy@eou.edu or not having health insurance. 541-962-4101. The event is made pos- sible by a partnership with Advantage Dental, Colum- bia River Health, East- ern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization, Life- 7/23 - 24 time Vision Source, Oregon Cineplex Show Times State University Extension $5 Classic Movie • 7/25 • 12pm Service, Umatilla County Casablanca Health, and Umatilla-Mor- $5 Children’s Classic Movie • 7/25 • 10am Kung Fu Panda row Head Start, Inc. Free Small Popcorn & Small Soda For more information, EQUALIZER 2 (R) contact Maria Duron at 541- THE 3:50* 6:50 9:30 667-6036 or maria.duron@ SKYSCRAPER (PG13) hermiston.k12.or.us. 7:10 4:30 9:40 Farm bureau announces calendar contest SALEM — The Oregon Farm Bureau is looking for pictures featuring all aspects of Oregon agriculture for its 2019 Oregon’s Bounty Calendar. 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