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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 LOCAL Senators say Bounds not suitable for judicial position By JADE MCDOWELL STAFF WRITER Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say they no longer believe Hermiston graduate Ryan Bounds is a “suitable nominee” for the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after reading a col- lection of opinion pieces he wrote during college, includ- ing one criticizing multicul- tural student groups that “divide up by race for their feel-good ethnic hoedowns” and foster “race-think.” Bounds, a Hermis- ton High School graduate and an assistant U.S. attor- ney for the District of Ore- gon, was chosen by a bipar- tisan committee of attorneys appointed by Wyden, Merk- ley and Rep. Greg Walden as one of four finalists for a judicial vacancy on the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. However, Wyden and Merkley issued a joint state- ment Monday saying that after the committee named Bounds they learned that Ryan Bounds he had “failed to disclose inflammatory writings that reveal archaic and alarming views about sexual assault, the rights of workers, peo- ple of color and the LGBTQ community.” “While we have followed through on our commitment to forward to the White House the names reported by the committee, we do not believe Mr. Bounds is a suit- able nominee for a lifetime appointment to the bench,” they stated. Walden’s office issued a statement that although Bounds had not been required to provide “college kid columns” to the review commission, he had pro- vided the columns to the Senate Judiciary Commit- tee that will hold confirma- tion hearings and “has fully denounced them.” “Ryan Bounds is a tal- ented and effective prose- cutor who should be judged on his adult record of work- ing to make Oregon safer by holding lawbreak- ers accountable and by his unblemished record of pub- lic service, including chair- ing the bar committee on diversity and inclusion,” Walden said. Bounds, according to The Oregonian/Oregon- live, apologized to the Mult- nomah Bar Association’s equity, diversity and inclu- sion committee — of which he is chair — in an email stating that “the objection- able words and views recited from three or four of my col- lege opeds do not reflect the views I have hewn to as a lawyer and, frankly, as a grown-up.” In the email Bounds, now 44, called the words he wrote years ago as a Stan- ford University student “tone-deaf” and “mortify- ingly insensitive.” The op-eds came to light through a report by the lib- eral advocacy group Alli- ance for Justice opposing the nomination of Bounds, who is considered politically conservative. Many of the quotes high- lighted in the report came from a piece in the stu- dent-run Stanford Review titled “Race-Think: A Stan- ford Phenomenon?” The op-ed describes the char- acteristics of group-think — including rationalizing a group’s actions and pres- suring dissenting members to conform — and criticizes the “Multiculturalistas” on campus for similar “race- think” and for seeing them- selves as “universally and unbearably persecuted.” “Race-focused groups foster race-think, and the only way to rid our multi- cultural community of race- think is to rid it of these invidious factions,” he wrote in 1995. “We should be cheered, however, to know that our task is not impossi- ble. The existence of ethnic organizations is no inevita- ble prerequisite to maintain- ing a diverse community— white students, after all, seem to be doing all right without an Aryan Student Union.” Alliance for Justice also criticized Bounds’ views on campus sexual assault from an opinion piece Bounds wrote for the Stanford Review during his time as an opinion editor titled “Rea- sonable Doubts?” arguing that universities should not expel or otherwise punish students accused of sexual assault unless their guilt can be proven “beyond a reason- able doubt.” “Expelling students is probably not going to con- tribute a great deal toward a rape victim’s recovery; there is no moral imperative to risk egregious error in doing so,” he wrote in 1994. Alliance for Justice also cited pieces in which Bounds criticized students protesting a union-busting hotel and mocked the idea of “sensitivity” after a group of intoxicated athletes vandal- ized a statue celebrating gay pride. Bounds was born in Umatilla and grew up in Hermiston before graduat- ing from Stanford and then Yale. He spent time in com- mercial law in Portland, was a federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia, served as an assistant to the Pres- ident on domestic policy and is now an assistant U.S. attorney. When he was tapped for nomination, 15 Oregon sen- ators including Bill Hansell sent Merkley and Wyden let- ters of support on behalf of Bounds, along with the Ore- gon Criminal Defense Bar, the Oregon Wheat Growers League, Hermiston Mayor David Droztmann and Pend- leton Mayor John Turner. WORSHIP COURTS SENTENCES PENDLETON — The following sentences have been imposed in Umatilla County courts: fees; pleaded no contest to Reckless Driving and Reck- lessly Endangering Another Person: sentenced to 180 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, $100 fine and 90 days driver’s license suspension for each count. FELONY SUITS FILED •Miranda Alicia Longoria, 21, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Burglary I: sentenced to 3 years probation, 180 sanction units, 90 maximum jail units and 240 hours community service, plus restitution to be determined; pleaded guilty to Possession of Meth- amphetamine, Theft I, Attempt to Commit Class C/Unclassified Felony and Theft III: sentences to discharge. PENDLETON — The following suits have been filed in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Jason Michael Francisco Garza, 28, Irrigon, pleaded no contest to Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer: sentenced to 25 months Oregon Dept. of Corrections (DOC), 3 years post-prison supervi- sion, $100 fine, $114.60 restitution and 90 days driv- er’s license suspension; pleaded no contest to Posses- sion of Forged Instrument I: sentenced discharged; pleaded guilty to Driving While Suspended/Revoked: sentenced to 364 days jail, $300 fine and $700 fine-suspended; pleaded guilty to Failure to Appear II: sentenced to 364 days jail. •Nicholas Geraldo Guerra, 27, Hermiston, pleaded guilty to Possession of Heroin: sentenced to 60 days jail, 1 year post-prison supervision, $200 fine and 6 months driver’s license suspension. MISDEMEANOR •Karen May Rice, 56, Heppner, pleaded guilty to DUII (diversion revoked): sentenced to 2 days jail, 178 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 80 hours community service, $2,000 fine, $255 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and fees. •Eugenio Rojas Hernandez, 20, Ione, pleaded no contest to DUII: sentenced to 10 days jail, 170 days jail-suspended, 2 years probation, 80 hours commu- nity service, $1,255 fine, $1,500 fine-suspended and 1 year driver’s license suspension, plus court costs and •Credits Inc. vs. Jasmine M. Gerard of Hermiston: seeks $2,297.07. •Credits Inc. vs. Scott F. and Amanda L. Clawson of Hermiston: seeks $745.12. •Credits Inc. vs. Ross and Bree Baker of Hermis- ton: seeks $2,920.54. •Credits Inc. vs. Peter and Kristi Lawson of Herm- iston: seeks $7,763.30. •Credits Inc. vs. Miguel Gutierrez Velazquez of Boardman: seeks $2,839.88. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Carlyle E. and Gregory H. Gallien of Hermiston: seeks $565.86. •Christopher Lee Barnes of Umatilla (TRCI) vs. Christina Irving, Tanya Ridley, Troy Bowser, Michel F. Gower, Greg Jones and Collette S. Peters: seeks $250,000 from each defendant, plus compensatory damages. •Accounts Receivable Inc. vs. Hannah N. Garver of Hermiston: seeks $3,381.17. •Zions Credit Corporation dba First Zions National Bank vs. Abraham Saenz of Hermiston: seeks $56,217.30. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Mary Sanders of Hermis- ton: seeks $635.65. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Gregory Martin of Hermis- ton: seeks $1,566.60. JUDGMENTS PENDLETON — The following judgments have been rendered in Umatilla County courts (interest, court costs and fees not listed): •Credits Inc. vs. Ruth E. Rojas of Stanfield: judg- ment for $8,415.99. •Ray Klein Inc. vs. Christine Wizner of Hermiston: judgment for $385.43. •Quick Collect Inc. vs. Glenda S. Taylor of Ione: judgment for $885.91. •Credits Inc. vs. Fredrick E. Handel of Hermiston: judgment for $8,800.87. •LVNV Funding LLC vs. Tammy Wynne: judgment for $1,213.01. •Discover Bank vs. Raylena M. Cimmiyotti of Hermiston: judgment for $3,627.89. •United Finance Co. vs. Teresa Rios Resendiz of Hermiston: judgment for $614.73. •Credits Inc. vs. Tammy and Jerry A. Bair of Uma- tilla: judgment for $3,693.43. •Credits Inc. vs. Brandon E. Colpitts of Hermiston: judgment for $9,824.11. •Credits Inc. vs. Desiree and Demetrio Torres of Hermiston: judgment for $617.48. •Credits Inc. vs. Tirah Jo Mayenschein of Hermis- ton: judgment for $1,012.96. •Credits Inc. vs. Deianira Martinez of Hermison: judgment for $2,409.63. •Evergreen Financial Services Inc. vs. Luis Meseth Aguilar of Umatilla: judgment for $586.23. Divorces PENDLETON — Divorce decrees were signed in Umatilla County Courts for: Wendi Lin Giles of Umatilla and Scott Edward Giles of Hermiston; Kimberly Jeanne Schubert of Hermiston and Steven Richard Schubert of Kennewick. Marriages PENDLETON — Marriage licenses have been regis- tered in Umatilla County for: Juan Manuel Zumaya Nava, 46, of Pasco, Wash., and Flor Gisela Valencia, 41, of Hermiston. Federico Garcia, 40, and Esmeralda Guzman Mad- rigal, 39, both of Boardman. COMMUNITY Echo Community Church 21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR Phone: (541) 376-8108 Sunday School • 9:30am Worship • 10:45am Children’s Church • 11:15am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm www.hermistonlmbc.com MEDICAL DIRECTORY COUNSELING Grace Baptist Church 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 PM Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” FAMILY DENTISTRY Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services Family Dentistry ~ N ew Patients Welcome~ 541-567-8161 995 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S . MENTAL HEALTH URGENT AND FAMILY CARE LET US BE THE ONE THAT HELPS! HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE & • Adult, Child and Family Therapy • Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment • Mental Health and Crisis Services • Confidential and Professional Care LIFEWAYS PENDLETON Crisis Phone: LIFEWAYS HERMISTON 331 SE 2nd St., 595 NW 11th St., 866-343-4473 Pendleton, OR 97801 Hermiston, OR 97838 Office: 541-276-6207 WWW . LIFEWAYS . ORG Office: 541-567-2536 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Call Today! 541-289-5433 1060 W. Elm, Suite #115, Hermiston, OR (across from Good Shepherd Medical Center) www.apd4kidz.com Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm URGENT CARE Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-7:00pm Seventh-day Adventist Church 541-567-1137 236 E. Newport, Hermiston (across from U.S. Bank) VISION CARE Eye Health & Vision Care Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC Optometric Physician 115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130 541-567-1837 To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call: Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” Sunday School 9:15am Worship Gathering 10:30 am Children’s Church 10:30 am 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston First United Methodist Church Hermiston 191 E. Gladys Ave , Hermiston OR Sunday Worship 11am • 541-567-3002 Nursery available Check us out on Face Book Worship Livestream at herfumc.com Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday ...............................English 7:00 am Thursday...............Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY:.........English 5:00 pm ...............................Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY:..............English 9:00 am ..........................Bilingual 11:00 am ..............................Spanish 1:00 pm Offi ce..............................567-5812 NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children’s Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-567-8441 The Full Gospel Home Church 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School........10:00 am Worship...................11:00 am Evening Service........7:00 pm Wednesday Service..7:00 pm “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Pet. 5:7 St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston t. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. 1520 W ORCHARD AVE Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am Classes for Kids @ 9:15 am SEEKING JESUS, SHARING LIFE, SERVING PEOPLE www.hermistonnazarene.org To share your worship times call 541-278-2678
