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REGION Wednesday, June 17, 2015 $UHDVHHVHDUO\VWDUWWR¿UHVHDVRQ By STEVE TOOL Wallowa County Chieftain Fire season made an early appearance with the Little Basin Fire, burning around Little Basin Creek, near the Dug Bar Road in the Hells Canyon National Recreation $UHD7KH¿UHZDVUHSRUWHGDWDP on the morning of Monday, June 15. The ¿UHJUHZWRDFUHVLQVL]HE\0RQGD\ afternoon and increased to 500 acres by Tuesday morning, June 16. Both the U.S. Forest Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry are ¿JKWLQJ WKH EOD]H ZKLFK LV EXUQLQJ LQ VWHHSWHUUDLQZLWKOLJKWÀDVK\IXHOVZLWKD few small stringers of trees along some of the ridge tops. On Monday afternoon, the Wallowa- Whitman National Forest reported that ¿YH¿UHHQJLQHVWZRKHOLFRSWHUVDKDQG crew and a Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) along with both the Union and La *UDQGH+RW6KRWFUHZVZHUH¿JKWLQJWKH ¿UHZLWKDQDGGLWLRQDO+RW6KRWFUHZDQG air tanker support en route as well. According to Matthew Burks, USFS public affairs specialist, resources are limited across the region at the moment DV¿UHVHDVRQLVJHWWLQJXQGHUZD\DQGQRW DOO¿UH¿JKWLQJUHVRXUFHVDUHLQDFWLYHGXW\ status. Burks also said that although the FDXVHRI¿UHLVXQNQRZQDWWKLVWLPHD¿UH investigator is on site. Because of warm, dry and windy weather as of late, the Oregon Department RI )RUHVWU\ GHFODUHG WKH RSHQLQJ RI ¿UH season as of 12:01 a.m. June 16 for forest and range lands protected by the ODF Northeast Oregon District, according to an ODF press release. “We want to make sure that we are prepared with the preven- tion measures that help us to minimize KXPDQFDXVHG ¿UH VWDUWV´ VWDWHV 6WHYH Meyer, unit forester for La Grande and Baker. East Oregonian Page 3A Umatilla forest supervisor leaving for new position Martin formed relationships with states, counties, tribes Umatilla National Forest and the public at large, Pena Supervisor Kevin Martin said. “He values learning, and is leaving Pendleton for Portland to become director of will be a strong proponent ¿UHDQGDYLDWLRQPDQDJHPHQW IRU LQWHJUDWLQJ ¿UH ZLWK for the U.S. Forest Service other functions across both 3DFL¿F1RUWKZHVWDQG$ODVND regions,” Pena said. In addition, Martin has regions. Martin will begin his new been an active member of the job July 12. He replaces David 1DWLRQDO /LQH 2I¿FHU WHDP Summer, who retires July 2 IRU ZLOG¿UH PDQDJHPHQW DQG serves as a coach for agency after 42 years of service. Northwest Regional administrators at the National Forester Jim Pena said Martin Fire Training Center. “The position is very brings senior leadership skill to the position. As a forest different from what I have supervisor for 10 years, been doing for the last 10 East Oregonian years as a forest supervisor,” Martin said. 7KH 86)6 3DFL¿F 1RUWK- west Region consists of 16 national forests, 59 district RI¿FHVDQDWLRQDOVFHQLFDUHD and a national grassland. The Alaska Region consists of just two national forests — the Tongass and the Chugach — though they are the two largest national forests in the country. Agency spokesman Glen Sachet said they are in the process of recruiting a new supervisor for the Umatilla National Forest. An acting supervisor has not yet been named. Pendleton fights cancer during annual Relay for Life event By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian 6DQG\ 0RUULV ¿UVW JRW LQYROYHG ZLWK5HOD\IRU/LIHWR¿JKWEDFN The Pendleton woman was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2009. In addition to being a survivor, her previous husband died 14 years ago from the disease and her current husband’s former wife died eight years ago. “It hits everybody,” Morris said. “I don’t want my grandkids to hear the words that I heard — that you have cancer.” Relay for Life is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Opening ceremo- nies for the Pendleton event are Friday at 6 p.m. at Sunridge Middle School, 700 S.W. Runnion Ave. It continues through the night with closing ceremonies Saturday at 7 a.m. Relay For Life was started in 1985 by a doctor who wanted to GR VRPHWKLQJ WR ¿JKW WKH GLVHDVH said Gert Hawthorne, who has been active on the Relay for Life committee for the past decade. Dr. Gordon Klatt and some friends spent 24 hours running and walking around a track in Tacoma — raising $27,000 in donations from supporters. Klatt, who was 71, died Aug. 3, 2014, as a result of heart failure after ¿JKWLQJ VWRPDFK FDQFHU +RZHYHU his legacy continues as Relay for Life events are held across the globe. The event’s goal is to raise money to help fund cancer research, Summer sun sheds light on skin cancer Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini Teenagers walk under the Relay for Life banner while participating in a past fundraiser at Sunridge Middle School. This year’s event begins Friday at 6 p.m. to recognize cancer survivors, to honor those who have died from the disease and to raise community awareness of cancer. “Relay is a fun event, and features entertainment, food, games, contests and information booths,” Hawthorne said. New this year is The Garden of Hope. A small fenced area will offer a peaceful retreat with seating, plants and water features. “It’s for anyone if they want This month’s American Cancer Society focus is skin cancer, since June LVWKHRI¿FLDOVWDUWRIVXPPHU Skin cancer is the most common form of the disease in the United States — it’s also one of the most preventable forms. The American Cancer Society encourages people to take steps to help lower their skin cancer risk. Limit time spent in direct sun, especially when the sun’s rays are most intense — generally from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. When in the sun, remember this: Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap. Slip on a shirt. Wear protective clothing, including long sleeves. Slop on sunscreen. Use broad spectrum protection and an SPF of 30 or KLJKHU&KHFNWKHH[SLUDWLRQGDWH Slap on a hat. A wide brim protects DUHDVH[SRVHGWRLQWHQVHVXQ$GDUN QRQUHÀHFWLYHXQGHUVLGHWRWKHEULP helps lower the amount of UV rays that UHDFKWKHIDFHIURPUHÀHFWLYHVXUIDFHV WR JHW DZD\ DQG UHÀHFW RU UHOD[´ Morris said. In her third year as event lead, Morris is still moved by the Lumi- naria Ceremony, which is planned around 9 p.m. Lighted paper bags with the names of survivors and those lost to the disease will line the track. Paula Messenger of Hermiston will share about being a caregiver as both her parents fought cancer. The ceremony also features singing, Hats made of tightly woven fabric are better than straw hats and baseball caps. Wrap sunglasses around your face. UV-blocking sunglasses help protect eyes. Children need real, protective sunglasses — not toy sunglasses. Some people believe UV rays from tanning beds are harmless. This is not true. Tanning lamps give out UVA and usually UVB rays as well. Both UVA and UVB rays can cause long-term damage and can contribute to skin cancer. An increased risk of melanoma has been linked to tanning bed use, especially if it’s started before a person is 30. For more information, visit www. cancer.org or call 800-227-2345 ——— Information contributed by Gert Hawthorne, who on the committee for Pendleton’s Relay for Life. The signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, the Pendleton relay is June 19-20 at Sunridge Middle School. For more information, call her at 541-215-9767. bagpipes and a silent lap as the names of people who have died from the disease are projected on a screen. “It’s a pretty somber ceremony,” Morris said. “But it’s special.” The event will include a hair donation station to help provide wigs for cancer patients. Community members can either bring hair that has been cut elsewhere or have their hair cut by a professional stylist at the relay event. Contact Hawthorne at 541-215-9767 or gertdan@hotmail. FRPDERXWVSHFL¿FUHTXLUHPHQWV For more information about Pendleton Relay for Life, call Morris at 541-969-1712. In addi- tion, people can register or make donations at www.relayforlife.org/ pendletonor. ——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@ eastoregonian.com or 541-564- 4539 BRIEFLY Heppner DMV to change day of operation HEPPNER — Beginning July 9, the Heppner DMV will be open on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays. The last day the Heppner DMV will be open on Tuesday is June 30. Business hours will remain the same — 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a lunch closure from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Local schools earn national ranking HERMISTON — Five Umatilla County high schools and two in Morrow County were given bronze medal status this year in the U.S. News and World Report’s annual school rankings. Hermiston High School, Pendleton High School, Echo School, Ione Charter School, Pilot Rock High School, Heppner Jr./Sr. High School and Irrigon High School were all recognized by the publication. Out of 325 high schools in Oregon, 114 made the list, with three gold medals, 25 silver medals and 86 bronze medals. Rankings are based on the percentage of students earning college credit through Advanced Placement tests and state test scores for reading and math. Run/walk raises money for epilepsy support HERMISTON — The 2015 Northwest Run/ Walk for Epilepsy, held in conjunction with The Arc Umatilla County, will raise awareness and money to Member APPRECIATION DAY June 26 th 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Please stop by and join us in celebratin g enjoy Please come ks. chips & drin hamburgers, O L D W E S T support families affected by the disease. Partnering with Epilepsy Foundation Northwest, the event will provide support for those who are impacted by seizure disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event is Saturday with registration at 9 a.m. McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. The run/walk begins at 10 a.m. A celebration ceremony is planned from 11-11:30 a.m. The registration fee is $25, which includes a T-shirt for registered participants. Prizes will be given for top team and individual fundraisers. Epilepsy, which is sometimes called a seizure disorder, is neurological disorder that is characterized by unpredictable seizures and can cause other health concerns. For more about epilepsy, visit www. epilepsynw.org. To register or for more information about the fundraising event, visit www.NWRunWalk.org/ Hermiston. Those with questions can call 541-561- 0380 or 206-291-6893. Library offers DIY projects, musical comedy program PENDLETON — For fun projects, be sure to attend DIY @ the Library. The fourth Tuesday of each month, Pendleton Public Library is hosting a basic program in various interest areas. Participants during the Tuesday, June Pendleton to show free ¿lms PENDLETON — Pendleton Cinemas is teaming up with the Pendleton Public Library to offer free movies during the summer. Beginning June 24, each Wednesday and Thursday family-friendly movies will be shown free of charge at 10:30 a.m. at Pendleton Cinema, 415 S.W. First St. For more information, call 541-966-0380 or visit www.pendleton.plinkit.org. ——— Submit information to: community@ eastoregonian.com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Malgesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermiston or Renee Struthers at 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. Call 541-564-4539 or 541-966- 0818 with questions. “ We wish you a Great Summer! ” Sharing D r. H ibbert D ental 1100 Southgate, Suite 3 Pendleton, OR 97801 We are here to share the journey with those whose lives have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Whether you are interested Respite Program in Parkview’s or long-term care, our expertly trained and compassionate staff is here to help. You are not alone. To learn more, call us at 509-876-4970 today! www.drhibbertdental.com • 541-612-3707 Here for you! Renata Anderson, MA is a certified, licensed Audiologist with more than 20 years of experience. Visit www.renataanderson.com and call for an appointment today! Certified, Licensed Audiologist FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 301 S Main St. | Pendleton 23 session will make a charcoal briquette chimney. The program runs from 6-8 p.m. in the library’s meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Although it’s free, those planning to participate in the DIY programs must register in advance to ensure there are enough materials. People are invited to come early for Rick Huddle’s musical comedy program. He will perform at 4 p.m. The program includes songs, skits and audience participation. For more information, call 541-966-0380. 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