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COMMENTARY • RECORDS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A7 Feeding my shoe addiction DEATH NOTICES Elizabeth A. ‘Beth’ Daniels I am the proud owner of two new pairs of Nike shoes. I’m absolutely thrilled with the Nike Free Connect. Released in June of this year — shoes have release dates just like albums, who knew? — I got the luores- cent yellow ones with black ac- cents. A co-worker said my feet look like victims of assault by a highlighter. Whatever, they are sweet and so comfortable. They provide all the pleasures of walk- ing barefoot, but without the risk of stepping on goatheads. The other pair is the 2016 ver- sion of the women’s Air Max. I have a past model and really liked them, so the new and improved model caught my eye. They are like walking on a cushion of air … hmmm, maybe that’s why they have “air” in their name. My quest to go on a Nike shopping excursion started when I was watching the Summer Umatilla Feb. 17, 1930-Oct. 16, 2016 Elizabeth A. “Beth” Daniels, 86, of Umatilla died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Hermiston. She was born Feb. 17, 1930, in Sunnyside, Wash. A private family celebration will be held. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of ar- rangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com David P. Marin Umatilla Feb. 24, 1998-Oct. 10, 2016 David P. Marin, 18, of Umatilla died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 24, 1998, in Ventura, Calif. A celebration of life service will be held Monday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston. com Olympics. I was salivating over hook me up. I’ve never even met all the awesome gear. Sean Alvey, but he was a trooper However, my pocketbook and took care of the details. doesn’t always agree with my Pepsi or Coke, Ducks or Bea- wants and needs — yes, needs. A vers, beer or wine, Nike or Adi- woman can never have too many das — people often have their shoes. Besides that, for own preferences. I’ve been some cruel reason my feet a fan of Nike dating back grew in the past few years to my high school days and many of my shoes when I bought my irst don’t it anymore. pair. I had heard that people From a very young age can sometimes get passes my mom and pops taught to shop at the Nike Com- me to set goals and work pany Store — the privilege Tammy toward them. I got a job comes with a 50 percent Malgesini at the Coos Bay Library, MY discount. I had no idea INSIDE initially making less than SHOES how common folks could $2 an hour. I had to shelve obtain one of the passes, so a lot of books and wait on I expressed my desire on a Face- numerous patrons before I earned book post. enough to buy those beautiful Within a short period of time, white leather high tops with Ni- Martin Alvey, one of my old high ke’s signature red swoosh. school buddies, sent me a private Fast-forward 40 years and message saying his son worked there I was at Nike’s headquar- for Nike and could probably ters in Beaverton. There was a line outside the store and after waiting 10 minutes I got through the door. Then, reminiscent of the winding lines at popular rides at Disneyland, there was another line to check my ID before I was granted entry into the Nike king- dom. When I walked through the doors, it was a feast for the eyes … and feet. Despite my desire to snatch up dozens of pairs of shoes and other merchandise, I settled on two pairs. And, just for good measure, I threw in a six-pack of Nike Dri-FIT socks for my husband. Don’t judge me — his feet haven’t outgrown his shoes. ——— Tammy Malgesini is the com- munity editor. Her column, In- side my Shoes, includes general musings about life. Contact her at tmalgesini@eastoregonian. com or 541-564-4539. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Umatilla school board supports bond I am writing in support of the Umatilla School Dis- trict bond measure on the November ballot. This bond will allow the district to make needed improvements at all three schools in Umatilla — McNary Elementary, Clara Brownell Middle School and Umatilla High School. As a parent of two chil- dren at McNary, I would like to highlight the needs at the school. This school was built in the 1970s. It has been well maintained by district staff, but at this point needs to have the roof replaced and to have new heating and cooling con- trols installed in order to be more eficient and to save the district money long term. However, the biggest chal- lenge at McNary is the caf- eteria. The school currently runs just under 700 students through the single cafeteria for breakfast and again at lunchtime. A snack and din- ner are also provided to those students who participate in the district after-school pro- gram. The kitchen is small and outdated. If the bond is approved by voters, an en- tire new cafeteria would be built at McNary — this is the most important project at this school that bond funds would address. The Umatilla school bond will NOT increase taxes for Umatilla citizens, the new bonds are estimated to con- tinue the same tax rate of the current bonds, just longer. Also, if voters approve the bond, the Umatilla School District will receive an ad- ditional $4 million from the state of Oregon for district projects. I encourage the Umatilla Community to vote YES on G O O D this school bond — to protect our students, to protect our educational investments and send a clear message that the Umatilla community is dedi- cated to quality education. TOBY CRANSON SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER AND PARENT Our district staff has done a wonderful job of maintain- ing our buildings, but there comes a time when funds are needed for capital improve- ments. There are two really great things about this bond. One is that it will NOT increase tax- es for Umatilla citizens, the new bonds are estimated to continue the same tax rate for the current bonds, just longer. The second great thing is if voters approve the bond, the Umatilla School District will receive an additional $4 mil- lion from the state of Oregon for district projects. This op- portunity will not come again from the state for a long time, if ever, and is a great beneit to the district — essentially receiving a free $4 million. TRAVIS EYNON SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR The Umatilla School Dis- trict is a small, rural district, but there are really great things going on. We have an amazing after school program which focuses on STEM — Science, Technology, Engi- neering and Math — where students are learning all types of hands-on skills in these areas. The Umatilla School District also has a renowned robotics program, with teams consistently competing and winning across our region and across the nation. Stu- dents who graduate from Umatilla are also doing great things. One of our 2015 grad- uates won the coveted Gates S H E P H E R D Millennium Scholarship and is currently attending Dart- mouth College. The Umatilla School Dis- trict has dedicated teachers and staff who are doing a wonderful job of educating our students, but our students and their educators deserve school facilities that are func- tioning properly and updated. Our district staff have done a wonderful job of maintain- ing our buildings, but there comes a time when funds are needed for capital improve- ments. Now is the time for voters in our community to approve the school bond and make these investments pos- sible. LESLY CLAUSTRO-SANGUINO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER I would like to address the needs at Umatilla High School. This school contin- ues to be the lagship building of the district. Built in 1999, the high school is a beautiful facility, serving our students well. However, the roof must be replaced, and updating the HVAC systems and controls will allow our high school to remain in top condition for years to come. If approved by voters, the bond will com- plete these projects; otherwise the school will have to ind other funds in the district bud- get. Investing in these needed capital improvements now will ensure that our elementa- ry and middle school students will still get to enjoy a won- derful high school building when they are older. JON LORENCE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Trump threats show he is unit to lead election can be. The second debate shows us that Hillary Clinton’s opposition for the presidency will stop at noth- ing to be elected. Threats of jail in the debate for Hillary if he is elected. This is a new low even for this person. Is our country a third world ba- nana republic? I believe we are still a democracy! If he is elected there will not be a Sen., Joe Biden to pass protective legislation for women and girls. Wom- en’s rights are human rights as Hillary Clinton said in her speech in Beijing 20 years ago. These rights are worth protecting now as they were then. We are not chattels or objects owned by anyone, we have the same rights at this time due to our long line of Presidents including Presi- dent Barack Obama who sup- ports the rights of all of our citizens. We have, in Hillary Clin- ton the most qualiied person to become President. She is a caring, serious, steadfast per- son that has plans and policies to work for a better tomorrow. She will get the job done for us all. Please VOTE! Hillary Clinton for pres- ident — we are stronger to- gether JAN BEITEL UMATILLA Lehnert is sherif for the future My friend’s nine-year-old granddaughter shared she hated school. “Why?” they pleaded. But before she could answer, many reasons were presented to her, allowing her the opportunity to relect upon her blessings. Finally, when pressed on why she now hated school, she rolled her eyes and said, “I’m in the class with all the addicts’ kids.” She went on in her nine-year-old viewpoint to explain how disruptive and chaotic too many classmates’ lives were. Her grade is very different than past, and will it be better in the future? Sheriff Terry Rowan states on his website “It’s not in me to take a back seat; I have a desire to serve and make the community safer.” However, you look at Umatilla County, it is not safer. Especially it is not safer for children. Since 2006, our county has had a very visible meth and opioid issue. We have policies and agencies that must be transparent and up to date. We deserve someone who has the collective support of police agencies, not just board memberships. We deserve someone who will question misspending. Change is the law of life. We could spend time looking to the past or present but we will be certain to miss the future. And the future is our children. Please vote for Ryan Lehnert. He is the children’s sheriff’s candidate. Back seat or front seat, it doesn’t matter if the vehicle is headed off a cliff. Not only does Umatilla County need a new driver, it needs Ryan Lehnert to stand up, not sit down as the new sheriff. CAROL MCMULLIN HERMISTON G R E G WA L DE N. 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