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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