RECORDS/COMMUNITY Wednesday, July 3, 2019 PUBLIC SAFETY MONDAY 8:46 a.m. — The Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce received a request for a deputy to attend a July 8 meeting of the Lexington City Council at 7 p.m. The town is shut down because the coun- cil did not meet to pass a budget. 11:28 a.m. — Umatilla police dealt with code enforcement, starting with a site on Yakima Street for weeds in the right-of- way, then in the afternoon at Tonning Auto Wholesale, 1251 Sixth St., and Steve’s Mobile Lockshop, 301 Umatilla Ave. 11:30 a.m. — A resident of East Gladys Avenue, Hermiston, requested to speak to a Hermiston police offi cer because she is sure someone is going into her home and she is afraid to go inside. She says the person leaves bread all over her counter. 1:19 p.m. — A business on Highway 295 South, Hermiston, reported a dog was inside the business and was being aggres- sive toward customers. 2:01 p.m. — A caller with Heppner Family Foods, 238 N. Main St., Heppner, asked to speak to a Morrow County sheriff ’s dep- uty about two juveniles who have been stealing from the store. 2:37 p.m. — A resident of Southwest 14th Place, Hermiston, reported a theft. 2:50 p.m. — A resident of Southeast Tamarack Court, Herm- iston asked to speak to an offi cer about how many dogs are allowed to be in one yard inside city limits. 3:26 p.m. — Staff with Boutique Air, which provides com- mercial fl ights to Pendleton, reported the company rented out a vehicle, but the renter has not returned it. 6:35 p.m. — An aggressive German shepherd was report- edly at large on Southwest Third Street, Hermiston. 7:35 p.m. — A two-vehicle crash blocked part of the road at North Main Street and East Harding Avenue, Stanfi eld. 8:39 p.m. — A woman at a home on East Newport Avenue, Hermiston, reported her brother and her father were fi ghting, and requested police assistance. 9:42 p.m. — Pendleton police took a report for drugs at Taco Bell, 2001 S.W. Court Place, Pendleton. 11:22 p.m. — Pendleton police responded to a home on Southwest Riverview Drive after a caller reported a prowler. Police did not fi nd anyone suspicious. ARRESTS, CITATIONS •The Morrow County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested Jasper Ambrose D. Elliot, 34, of Irrigon, for felony domestic violence assault and violating a restraining order. MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Government Building upper conference room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. (Roberta Lutcher 541-676-5613) BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION, 2 p.m., Blue Mountain Community College Pioneer Hall boardroom, 2411 N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. Board study session 2-4 p.m., executive session 4 p.m., regular meeting 4:30 p.m. (Shannon Franklin 541-278-5951) HERMISTON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m., Hermiston Airport lounge, 1600 Airport Way, Hermiston. (541-567-5521) MEACHAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, 6 p.m., Mea- cham Fire Department, Meacham. (541-786-2069) CONDON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Condon City Hall, 128 S. Main St., Condon. (541-384-2711) UMATILLA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Umatilla Fire Department, 305 Willamette St., Umatilla. (541-922-2770) THURSDAY, JULY 4 — FRIDAY, JULY 5 No meetings scheduled East Oregonian A5 Wildhorse Pow Wow keeps beat for 25 years Oregonian interview that pow wows are a way to par- ticipate in tribal culture. In addition, he said they give “our young people something they can be proud of.” The Wildhorse Pow Wow also features traditional foods and American Indian arts and crafts. In past years, more than 50 vendor booths offer everything from Indian fry bread and beadwork to clothing and jewelry. Also, held in conjunction with the celebration, Wild- horse Resort & Casino is host- ing Pow Wow Comedy Night. The free show is Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Rivers Event Center. Headlining the event is Tonia Jo Hall (Lakota, Dakota, Hidatsa). In addition to being a comedienne, Hall is a motivational speaker, jin- gle dancer and self-described “pow wow addict.” Open- ing the show is Marc Yaffee, founder and co-star of the “Pow Wow Comedy Jam.” For more information, visit www.wildhorseresort.com. ——— Contact Community Edi- tor Tammy Malgesini at tmal- gesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539 By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian MISSION — Native American dancers and drum- mers will share their cultural traditions during the upcom- ing Wildhorse Pow Wow. In its 25th year, more than $90,000 in cash and prizes is on the line as mem- bers of tribes from all across the United States and Can- ada compete. Dancers of all ages will compete in a vari- ety of categories, including traditional, fancy, golden age, grass, chicken, jingle and more. Pow wows offer an oppor- tunity for Native Ameri- cans to gather to celebrate their cultural tradition, spir- ituality and competition. For thousands of years, music and dancing has played an important role in the lives of tribal members all across North America. Colorful regalia and intri- cate ceremonial clothing is featured during the celebra- tion. The pow wow is Friday through Sunday at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, located off Highway 331, Mission. Due to the launch of the Wildhorse expansion project, the out- EO File Photo A member of the Black Lodge drum group performs during the 2018 Wildhorse Pow Wow. This year’s event is Friday through Sunday at Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Mission. door venue has been moved to the open area west of the Wildhorse RV Park. Visitors should watch for directional signage to the new location. The pow wow begins each day with a grand entry — 7 p.m. on Friday, and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There is no admission charge for spectators. The host drum is Sharp Shooter from St. Paul, Min- nesota. The group placed second during the 2016 Wild- horse Pow Wow. Serving as emcee are Fred Hill, Thomas Morning Owl and Jerry Meninick. “When you get hit by a song, when you get hit by the vibration of that drum that makes you move, that’s when it gives life,” Hill said in an interview with The Archeol- ogy Channel. “As long as we dance, we shall live. As long as we sing, we shall live, too.” A singer and cultural his- torian, Hill said in a past East BRIEFLY Kids invited to explore pioneer history WALLA WALLA — Children are invited to learn more about history during a one-day educational camp at Fort Walla Walla Museum. The Pioneer Kids Camp features guided activity sta- tions that allows children ages 9-11 to experience life the pioneer way. Activities include building a model covered wagon, map-mak- ing and orienteering, old- time musical instruments, tin punching, jute basket making and more. The event is Tuesday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the museum, 755 Myra Road, Walla Walla. The cost is $30, which includes lunch and a souvenir. For more informa- tion or to register, visit www.fwwm.org or call 509-525-7703. Summer choir tunes up for concert HERMISTON — The Hermiston Summer Choir is seeking voices. Community members 14 and older who enjoy singing are invited to participate. No auditions are required. The group will begin rehearsals July 15 on Mon- days and Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The class will crescendo with a per- formance Sunday, Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Presented by Hermiston Parks & Recreation, those interested need to register as soon as possible. The fee ranges from $15-$19. For more information or to register, visit www.herm- istonrecreation.com or call 541-667-5018. The group is trying to locate Debbie Stephens, Steve Ralls, Marion Chil- cote, Tami Wagner John- son, Gail Wilson Peterson, Bert Chavez, Rachel Hum- phreys, Sandy Smith Mar- tin, Greg Stultz, Bill Dre- ger, Judy Grimm, Sherri Hickey, Eve Messenger Pier- att, Denise Nuner, Vickie Nutter, Jeff Otis, Val Hall St. John, Christie Hess and Bill Zimmerman aka Parrish. The 45-year reunion is planned for July 26-27. If you have any information on classmates listed, call Bruce Wilcox at 541-720-0514. For more information about the reunion, join the Facebook group, “HHS Classmates 1974 on Facebook.” HHS class of 1974 seeks classmates HERMISTON — Orga- nizers for the Hermiston High School class of 1974 are seeking information on fellow Bulldog classmates. MONDAY, JULY 8 PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Pendleton School District offi ce, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pendleton. (541-276-6711) MILTON-FREEWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., Cen- tral Middle School, 306 S.W. Second St., Milton-Freewater. (541-938-3551) ADAMS CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N. Main St., Adams. (541-566-9380) HERMISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., district offi ce, 305 S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. (Briana Cortaberria 541-667-6000) ATHENA-WESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., Athena Ele- mentary School library, 375 S. Fifth St., Athena. Budget com- mittee meeting at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. (Paula Warner 541-566-3551) HEPPNER CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Heppner City Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618) MILTON-FREEWATER CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Milton-Freewa- ter Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Free- water. (541-938-5531) PILOT ROCK FIRE DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock Fire Depart- ment, 415 N.E. Elm St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-4522) HERMISTON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall council chambers, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-567-5521) IRRIGON FIRE DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Irrigon Fire Department, 705 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon. (541-922-3133) LEXINGTON COMMUNITY MEETING AND BUDGET HEAR- ING, 7 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 425 F St., Lexington. Meet- ing will address the closure of the Town of Lexington and ful- fi ll the budget hearing process. Everyone welcome. TUESDAY, JULY 9 PENDLETON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION, 12 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community room, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (541-276-8100) PORT OF UMATILLA COMMISSION, 1 p.m., Port of Umatilla offi ces, 505 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. (541-922-3224) PENDLETON FARMERS MARKET BOARD, 5:30 p.m., Pend- leton Early Learning Center, 455 S.W. 13th St., Pendleton. (541-969-9466) WESTON CEMETERY BOARD, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-3313) PENDLETON LIBRARY BOARD, 6 p.m., Pendleton Pub- lic Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave, Pendleton. (541-966-0380) LEXINGTON TOWN COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Lexington Town Hall, 425 F St., Lexington. (541-989-8515) PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Donna Biggerstaff 541-966-0209) Eagle Cap Excursion Train Mid-Week Train Ride Wednesday, July 10 Two Rivers Train Ride Saturday, July 20 Book online or call 800.323.7330 See the full 2019 schedule at www.eaglecaptrainrides.com DEATH NOTICE Leota Mae Mikel Pendleton Sept. 24, 1922 — July 2, 2019 Leota Mae Mikel, 96, of Pendleton, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at a local care facility. She was born Sept. 24, 1922, in Biglow, Oregon. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. UPCOMING SERVICE +HUPLVWRQ +HUPLVWRQ 1(:*6&0$775(66287/(7 23(112:1H[WWR*UHJ¶V6OHHS&HQWHU 23(112:1H[WWR*UHJ¶V6OHHS&HQWHU 6RIDVµQ0RUH 6RIDVµQ0RUH *5$1' 23(1,1* *UHJ·V 6OHHS&HQWHU 6RIDV¶Q0RUH 6RIDV¶Q0RUH 0DULDQD $GMXVWDEOH%HGV $GMXVWDEOH%HGV 0HPRU\)RDP 0HPRU\)RDP WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 4XHHQ