A collision between a sedan and a Hermiston police car helps carry Page 3A in the Oct. 17, 1998, edition of the East Oregonian.

100 years ago

Pendleton was in darkness last night, all arc lights at street intersections being dark. The lack of light was caused by a short circuit on the high line serving the city when the hard wind whipped trees into the lines. The lamps were burned out in the city on the street lighting circuit, according to Dr. F. W. Vincent, manager of the Pacific Power & Light Co.

Trees that were broken off by the wind fell across the lines serving Reith and that town was in darkness. Helix also has the same trouble. The wind caused the company a loss of several hundred dollars, according to Dr. Vincent.

“The big trees cause the losses to us,” he said. “This is the second time within a few months that we have had all our lamps burned out by a short circuit caused by limbs from tall trees that whip in the wind.”

75 years ago

The average family man, whether big businessman or just an average chap who works for wages, when he is thinking about relocating, primarily is looking for a community where business opportunities are good, where people are friendly and cooperative, where schools are modern and efficient, and where there are good churches.

Pendleton can pass all these requirements — and not least of them all is the latter, the question of fine churches. And we do not mean merely splendid edifices of a structural nature, with which the Round-Up City is well blessed; we also mean good churches, where the pastor, his assistance and the entire congregation join together in achieving the utmost within their province.

We have those kind of churches too —almost without exception. The congregations welcome new people and take them gladly into their folds.

25 years ago

Two area groups are teaming up to provide a unique art education for at-risk teens.

Crow’s Shadow Institute will open its doors to kids from Homestead Youth Lodge for a 16-week, hands-on course.

And there will be much more to learn than just how to make a mask.

“It’ll also give the kids some valuable cross-cultural experiences,” said Bob Irvine, director for program development at Homestead Youth Lodge. “It’ll be a really important resource.”

Besides, he added, “art activities are real popular with the kids.”

Many of the boys at the treatment center are extremely creative, said Cassie Furstenberg, director of residential services.

“This is an opportunity to really provide more development for those particular youth.”

“And some positive reinforcement, something for them to succeed at,” Irvine added.