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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015
LOCAL WEATHER
Police: March 4
murder believed to
be gang related
Street Market, 425 N.W.
11th St., Hermiston.
“Because we believe the
person or persons responsi-
ble for the death of Alonso
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or gangs from outside the
Hermiston area, the investi-
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to a code of silence that is
BY SEAN HART
obviously in play,” he said.
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“Though speculative at this
Police believe Alon- time, we do not believe
so Madrigal was shot and Alonso was targeted for
killed earlier this month criminal activity typically
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a gang from outside of the havior such as territoriality,
Hermiston area.
drug trade, etc. Based on
According to a press re- what we know, we believe
lease from Hermiston Po- Alonso was murdered as
lice Chief Jason Edmiston a result of an ongoing dis-
Monday evening, mem- pute, and it is our belief
bers of the Umatilla-Mor- Alonso was not engaged in
row County Major Crime such criminal activity typi-
Team continue to investi- cally associated with gang
gate the homicide of the behavior.”
Umatilla man that occurred
Edmiston said the shoot-
late March 4 near the 11th ing was “not a random act
Victim not
suspected to have
been engaged in
criminal activity
of violence” and that inves-
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is a contingent of people”
who know what happened.
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those responsible should
be dealt with swiftly and
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ton is attractive because of
our relatively low violent
crime rate and our accep-
tance of diversity,” he said.
“This does not mean we
have to cower to thugs who
come to our city from oth-
er cities and commit crime.
Members of the Hermis-
ton Police Department are
committed to aggressively
seeking out those who en-
gage in abhorrent behavior
and hold them account-
able.”
Edmiston said anyone
with information about
what occurred should con-
tact Capt. Travis Eynon,
541-667-5103.
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’
TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Herm-
iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave. (541-567- 2882).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to
noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
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Suggested donation is $3.50 for
seniors, $6 for those under 65.
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV-
ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m.,
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driving directions. Bring a vegan
dish and recipe. New vegans wel-
come. Gluten-free friendly group.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
LEGISLATIVE
TELECON-
FERENCE, 7 a.m., Blue Mountain
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information on the happenings in
Salem. Everyone welcome.
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about changes in veterans burial
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ernment markers. All veterans wel-
come. (541-922-6420).
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over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for
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Extra 50 cents if center provides
table service. Transportation can
be arranged by donation. (541-567-
3582).
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY
BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, bingo
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Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-7615).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assist-
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Hermiston. Join jam session or just
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567-3141).
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members will accept public input
on marijuana regulations for the
city and engage in discussion, but
no decisions will be discussed or
made. Everyone welcome. (Evan
MacKenzie 541-966-0261).
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m.,
Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
NIGHT AT THE CHILDREN’S
MUSEUM, SP &KLOGUHQ¶V
Museum of Eastern Oregon, 400
S. Main St., Pendleton. Parents
get a night out and kids get dinner,
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$20 members/$25 non-members,
$10 for each additional child. Pre-
registration required. (541-276-
1066).
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6
p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermis-
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UNIVERSITY
WIND ENSEMBLE, 7 p.m., Herm-
iston High School auditorium, 600
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will offering will be taken. (Madeline
Turnock 503-280-8550).
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FREE FOR ALL, 9:30-10:15
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ly art experience for children up to
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be accompanied by an adult. (541-
278-9201).
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shops on researching family history
presented at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
and 1 p.m. (Jeanette Byers 541-
667-7046).
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and families. (541-276-8100).
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over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for
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Extra 50 cents if center provides
table service. Transportation can
be arranged by donation. (541-567-
3582).
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5:30-6:30 p.m., The Arc Umatil-
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Hermiston. Games, crafts and light
refreshments. Donations accepted.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’
TODDLERS, 10-10:45 a.m., Herm-
iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave. (541-567- 2882).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. to
noon, Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-2882).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE,QRRQ6WDQ¿HOG&RP-
PXQLW\ &HQWHU : 5RRVHYHOW
Suggested donation is $3.50 for
seniors, $6 for those under 65.
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIV-
ING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m.,
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driving directions. Bring a vegan
dish and recipe. New vegans wel-
come. Gluten-free friendly group.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 noon, Hermiston Se-
QLRU &HQWHU : 2UFKDUG $YH
Thu
3/19
Fri
162 W. Front
Prairie City
541-820-4601
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2036 Broadway
Baker City
541-523-5535
1-888-677-5581
Fax 541-523-3471
301 S. Main St.
Pendleton
541-278-6800
Fax 541-523-3471
1739 N. First St.
Hermiston
541-564-0264
Fax 541-564-0262
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3/21
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3/22
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over, $4 for adults under 50, $4 for
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Extra 50 cents if center provides
table service. Transportation can
be arranged by donation. (541-567-
3582).
THE ARC OF UMATILLA
COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m. doors
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Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-
7615).
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p.m., Hermiston Terrace Assist-
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Hermiston. Join jam session or just
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567-3141).
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
STORY & CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m.,
Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St.
VFW BINGO, doors open at 6
p.m., games start at 7 p.m., Hermis-
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prey Program. Live lamprey will be
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