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COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A3 Hermiston police chief provides details on big ag theft case tor, arrived and determined the a GPS unit that allows tracking. trailer McClatchy was using 7KH RI¿FHU WRRN WKDW LQIRU- was not his company’s trailer. Hermiston police Chief Jason mation to day shift Sgt. Billy +HUPLVWRQSROLFHQRWL¿HGWKH Edmiston said old-fashioned police Osborne, Edmiston said, who VKHULII¶VRI¿FHDERXW2VERUQH¶V work and modern technology led to KHDGHG RXW WR ¿QG WKH HTXLS- ¿QG DQG VKHULII¶V GHWHFWLYH the arrest of a man for stealing an ex- ment. Osborne also was work- pensive generator from a local agri- ing with a basic description of McClatchy Darrin Parsons responded from Pendleton. He and Osborne a white pickup hauling a trailer culture business. found the pickup McClatchy was Nolan Douglas McClatchy, 48, of with a tarp covering something. “Lo and behold,” Edmiston said, driving was stolen out of the Walla Hermiston was arrested Friday. He is in the Umatilla County Jail, Pend- Osborne spied the rig at 80153 Rive- Walla area, according to the sheriff’s leton, for violating parole and on a ra Lane, Hermiston, off Baxter Road, statement, and a search warrant led FKDUJH RI ¿UVWGHJUHH DJJUDYDWHG and also saw McClatchy get out of to the recovery of M & M Potato’s the pickup. Edmiston said Osborne trailer at McClatchy’s residence, theft by receiving. M & M Potato, 30572 Feedville pulled up as McClatchy was trying 79602 Brown Lane, Hermiston. “The case is under further investi- Road, Hermiston, reported last Tues- to unhook the trailer and told the sus- JDWLRQ´WKHVKHULII¶VRI¿FHUHSRUWHG day, Sept. 29, the theft of a $50,000 pect they needed to have a chat. Osborne found McClatchy was “and more charges are anticipated.” generator and trailer, according to a Edmiston said Hermiston police written statement from the Umatilla wanted for violating parole and ar- rested him, Edmiston said, and the also processed McClatchy and trans- &RXQW\6KHULII¶V2I¿FH Edmiston said a Hermiston police sergeant also saw the tarp did not ported him to the jail. Undersheriff RI¿FHURQ)ULGD\UHFHLYHGDFDOOIURP entirely cover the item underneath, -LP/LWWOH¿HOGZDVWKHSRLQWRIFRQ- a relative who works for M & M Po- which allowed a “plain view” of the tact on the case, according to the statement, but did not return a phone tato and stated the generator was on generator. Edmiston also said one of M & M call nor emails Tuesday morning to the move. The generator — like cars and other expensive machines — has Potato’s owners tracked the genera- provide details. By PHIL WRIGHT Staff Writer IN BRIEF State Sen. Bill Hansell, a Republican from Athena, has ¿OHG IRU UHHOHFWLRQ IRU 2UH- gon’s District 29. “We were able to get a lot DFFRPSOLVKHGGXULQJP\¿UVW term as Senator and I am anx- LRXV WR FRQWLQXH ¿JKWLQJ IRU rural Oregonians, small busi- nesses, and the farmers and ranchers that make our region of the state great,” he said in a press release. The release states Hansell’s accomplishments GXULQJKLV¿UVWWHUPLQFOXGHD water funding package for the Umatilla Basin, protection of Milton-Freewater from a forced annexation, a land transfer to the city of Pendle- ton, new incentives to bring medical personnel to rural Oregon, the right to rodeo and a wolf plan. Senate District 29 includes Wallowa, Union, Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam and Sher- man counties and part of Wasco County. Hansell was ¿UVW HOHFWHG DV D VHQDWRU LQ 2012 and served as a Umatil- la County commissioner for 30 years. Bill Elfering aims for second term as Umatilla County commissioner ¿OLQJ2FWDQGLVWKH¿UVWWR declare. Candidates have un- WLO0DUFKWR¿OHIRUWKH primary election. Elfering credited his “de- cades of background in the private business sector” as very useful in public service. He stated he took over man- aging the county’s economic development department in -DQXDU\ DQG TXLFNO\ UHIR- cused the department on the “investing” of effort and re- sources in business expansion and jobs. “More taxpayers, not higher taxes,” Elfering stat- HG ³WKDW¶V ZKDW ZLOO EHQH¿W everyone in Umatilla County residents, cities and county government.” Elfering said in the state- ment during the next term he wants to continue his close DI¿OLDWLRQ ZLWK LUULJDWRUV through the Northeast Oregon Water Association to bring more land under cultivation with high value agriculture. “We’re on schedule to bring a $2 billion increase to the economy of the region,” according to Elfering. “I want to continue to share in that ef- fort.” He also said he is eager to continue as chairman of the Columbia Development Au- thority working to complete the transfer of land from the Umatilla Army Depot and its industrial development. family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend is being offered in Hermiston. The free series, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, includes “The Caregiver Helpbook,” a ERRNGHYHORSHGVSHFL¿FDOO\ for the class. The six-weekly sessions begin Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3-4 at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Pre-registration is UHTXLUHG For more information or to register, contact Helena Wolfe at 541-561-5443 or hwolfe@capeco-works.org. Leadership Hermiston sets Alumni Reception Leadership Hermiston alumni are invited to meet the newest class during an Alum- ni Reception. The event is Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. To RSVP, contact barb@ hermistonchamber.com or 541-567-6151. Guard aviation unit deploys to Kuwait Umatilla County Com- Family, friends and dig- nitaries gathered Saturday missioner Bill Elfering of to bid farewell to a group Hermiston announced this of citizen soldiers who will week he will seek a second soon take time away from term on the board of commis- sioners in 2016. A short-term educational their loved ones and careers in service of their country. Elfering in a written state- program designed to help ment said he was pleased with accomplishments in his WKUHH \HDUV LQ RI¿FH FLWLQJ the streamlining and refo- cusing of county government Business resulting in nearly $400,000 Health of savings to taxpayers while Farm building a more responsive government with emphasis Life on service to Umatilla County Mike Stratton, CIC/CFP One Responsible Source Agent residents. 541/276-2302 • 800/225-2521 County elections manager The Stratton Agency Kathy Allen also said Elfer- Pendleton / Hermiston • stratton-insurance.com ing turned in his candidate About 60 Oregon Army National Guard soldiers with the 1st Bat- talion, 168th Aviation Regiment, were honored in a mobilization cere- mony at the Army Avi- ation Support Facility at the Pendleton airport be- fore deployment to Ku- wait in support of Oper- ation Inherent Resolve. Oregon Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins said the regiment would aid in United States and al- lied efforts against “the so-called Islamic State ... a true enemy of human- ity.” “On behalf of Gov. Kate Brown, command- er in chief of the Oregon National Guard, and for all of my fellow Orego- nians, I am deeply hon- ored to be here today and to have this chance to say how proud we are of all of you as you prepare to embark on a mission that is vital to our long- term security and that of our allies over seas,” she said. “... The name of the operation is very telling. ,WUHÀHFWVRXUVKDUHGGH- WHUPLQDWLRQDQGRXU¿UP resolve to turn back the tide of violent fanaticism that threatens countless innocent lives and has sent thousands of refu- JHHVÀHHLQJ´ Festival lights to get second life three separate shows to run on a rotating basis. The project will be in Decorations from the defunct Festival of Lights partnership with the Herm- are getting a new life as a iston Downtown Business musical show planned for Association, which will help out with visits from downtown Hermiston. Parks and Recreation Santa and other enhance- director Larry Fetter said ments to the holiday light he has obtained permission show. Fetter said he also re- to drape the old Roemarks cruited local musician Dal- building on the corner of lin Puzey to help create the Northeast Second and Main musical display. streets in lights and choreo- Last year the city was graph them to music, creat- JLYHQVHYHUDOÀDWEHGWUXFN- ing a “high-energy” show loads’ worth of lights after that he hopes will draw the Eastern Oregon Fes- Christmas shoppers down- tival of Lights disbanded. town. 7KH QRQSUR¿W JURXS UDQ D “I hope people say, ‘We light festival on the Umatil- have 25 minutes to kill la County Fairgrounds for before the next show, let’s 14 years before folding in look around,’” he said. 2014 due to a lack of vol- Fetter said he wants to unteers. block off the section of Fetter said he plans to Second Street next to the use “as many of the festi- currently empty Roemarks val lights as possible” on building during December the holiday show and use to add bleachers for view- others to enhance the city’s ing and a tent where Santa usual holiday lights down- can visit. The idea would town. He said he hopes that be a trial run of sorts for the the musical light show will city’s plans to eventually become a staple downtown turn that block into a “fes- and that other business tival street” with landscap- owners will be inspired to ing, brickwork and decora- increase their holiday dis- tive gates to close the street plays to match. WRWUDI¿FGXULQJFRPPXQLW\ “That’s our plan for this events. year and then we can ex- He said if time allows he pand on it. ... I think it’s would like to choreograph contagious,” he said. By JADE McDOWELL Staff Writer Class series assists family caregivers Mike Stratton When it comes to your to-do list, put your future first. Decisions made in the past may no longer be what’s best for the future. To help keep everything up to date, Edward Jones offers a complimentary financial review. A financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to face with an Edward Jones financial advisor and develop strategies to help keep your finances in line with your short- and long-term goals. To find out how to get your financial goals on track, call or visit today. Bob Blanc Mac H Levy Ben Buchert 304 S Main St Pendleton, OR 97801 541-276-6257 244 SW Dorion Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801 541-278-1600 Pam Stocker Kacie Levy, CFP® Casey Hunt 204 E Main St. Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-0390 304 S Main St Pendleton, OR 97801 541-276-6257 245 E Main Suite B Hermiston, OR 97838 541-564-9734 FAP-1966B-A-AD Sen. Hansell files for re-election STAFF PHOTO BY JADE McDOWELL It’s early October, but city of Hermiston employees began decorating Main Street for the holidays. The usual decorations will be enhanced this year by lights from the former Eastern Oregon Festival of Lights. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 348 SW First St. Pendleton, OR 97801 541-278-1200