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REGION Thursday, July 2, 2015 HERMISTON FFA advisors receive honors at state conference development tool for young agriculture teachers to help them establish contacts and Two of Hermiston avoid getting burned out High School’s agriculture early on the job, Smith said. teachers and FFA co-advi- Only agriculture teachers sors were recognized June LQ WKHLU ¿UVW ¿YH \HDUV DUH 25 at the Oregon Vocational eligible to apply for the Agriculture Teachers Asso- scholarship. “(Davies) is really one of ciation summer conference our outstanding in Yamhill. up-and-coming Both Leah teachers in Smith and Alyssa Oregon,” Smith Davies received said. “She is awards during the becoming every three-day event, bit as good an agri- chosen from culture teacher as among more than anyone her age.” 100 agriculture The convention teachers across in New Orleans the state. will feature Smith was Smith sessions on new named Oregon strategies for the Agriscience classroom, as well Teacher of the as ways to balance Year by OVATA, a happy work and and will be home life. considered in Smith said the 2016 for National HHS agriculture Agriscience program places Teacher of the an emphasis Year by the on student-led, National Associ- Davies teacher-facilitated ation of Agricul- ture Educators. Agriscience learning. By that, she said is the subject of physical they give students the basic science and biology as information they need, and taught through the lens of expect them to come up agriculture — for example, with projects or solutions to Smith’s students might LVVXHVLQWKH¿HOG Hermiston FFA put up learn the Periodic Table of Elements in the context of a good showing in 2014, as nine teams placed soil composition. Unbeknown to her, in the top-four at state Smith was also nominated competition. The chapter’s for Teacher Mentor of the Agricultural Communica- Year by Davies, who just tions Career Development ¿QLVKHGKHUVHFRQG\HDUDW team also earned third place Hermiston High School. at last fall’s National FFA Together, they advise Convention and Expo in approximately 300 students Louisville, Kentucky. ))$ LQVWLOOV WKH FRQ¿- who participate in Herm- dence, work ethic and iston FFA. “It’s a great feeling, skills needed for students and we’re super blessed to to succeed in the local be recognized the way we workforce, Smith said. have this year,” Smith said. “Both Ms. Davies and I are In addition, Davies committed to the program applied for and received and its success,” Smith what is known as the said. “On top of that, I think “Teachers Turn the Key” we have a very supportive award scholarship, which community and administra- will send her to the annual tion toward the program.” ——— NAAE Convention Nov. Contact George Plaven 17-21 in New Orleans. The scholarship is at gplaven@eastoregonian. meant as a professional com or 541-564-4547. By GEORGE PLAVEN East Oregonian BRIEFLY Regulator burns, knocks out power HERMISTON — A failed voltage regulator caused a power failure for 1,344 Umatilla Electric Cooperative customers early Wednesday morning. $UHJXODWRUDWWKH&ROXPELD6XEVWDWLRQFDXJKW¿UH causing an outage that lasted from about 4:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. east of Hermiston. UEC wants to remind the public to call immediately to report a power outage so crews can get to work diagnosing the problem and repairing it. Umatilla Electric customers can call 888-465-5701. If the power goes out, turn all lights and appliances except for the refrigerator to the “off” position. Do not open the refrigerator or freezer. A freezer that is at least halfway full can keep food from spoiling for 24 to 48 hours during a power outage if no one lets warm air in. Library programs foster creativity PENDLETON — Children ages 5 and up are invited to use creative, educational toys that will inspire their inner inventor/designer/scientist. Make It@the Library is Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. at the Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Crafternoons for all ages are on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Some of the activities are group efforts, while some feature individual projects. Although geared for ages 3-12, the activities are open to all ages. For more information, 541-966-0380. Science camp encourages exploration PENDLETON — Children will use their creativity and imagination to overcome a series of challenges during a Science Camp offered by Pendleton Parks & Recreation. Youths ages 9-14 are invited to explore the science of LQYHQWLRQZKLOHFUHDWLQJLWHPVVXFKDVÀDVKOLJKWVDQG tiny robots out of everyday objects. The camp runs from July 13-16 from 9-11 a.m. at the Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. The $55 registration fee is due by Tuesday, July 7. To register, go to www.pendletonparksandrec.com RUVWRSE\WKHSDUNVRI¿FH7XWXLOOD5RDG)RUPRUH information, call 541-276-8100. Summer dancing starts July 9 HERMISTON — It’s time to kick up your heels and learn to line dance, or for couples who want to add more to their dancing repertoire, there’s a class that features the 10-Step, Texas Waltz, Cowboy Traveling Cha Cha, +RUVHVKRZ6KXIÀHDQGPRUH Offered through Hermiston Parks & Recreation, the line dancing is Thursdays from 6:15-7:15 p.m. in the Lanham Room at the Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. The couples class is Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m., also at the library. Both classes start July 9 and run through Aug. 13. Participants must be 14 or older. The cost is $30 for residents or $38 for non-residents. To register, call 541-667-5018 or stop by city hall. East Oregonian Page 3A Communities offer July Fourth fun By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian From family-friendly HYHQWV WR ¿UHZRUNV DUHD communities are offering a variety of activities for the Fourth of July weekend. The activities include everything from early morning breakfasts and fun runs to parades, tournaments and live entertainment. PENDLETON Thanks to the Pendleton Eagles for coordinating fundraising, the Pendleton community will start the weekend off with a bang. 7KH ¿UHZRUNV VKRZ EODVWV off Friday at dusk near Wal-Mart. Barrels and bulls also are featured in the Independence Day weekend activities. People are admitted free to watch the area’s best barrel racers Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Round-Up Grounds. Independence Day PBR action is Friday and Saturday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Happy Canyon Arena. Tickets are $25-$45 at http://pendletonroundup. ticketforce.com. For Saturday’s early risers, the Let ‘er Buck Run/ Walk begins with registration at 7 a.m. at the Round-Up Grounds main gate. The race starts at 8 a.m. The cost is $25 and participants are encouraged to wear pink to support Tough Enough To Wear Pink. The 1K Dash ‘n’ Splash for ages 3-11 is $15. It includes pizza and soda and free admission to the Pendleton Aquatic Center. The Fourth of July parade gets rolling at 10 a.m. on Main Street. Trophies will be awarded in 13 categories, in addition to the coveted top prize — the VFW Patriot Trophy. And, don’t forget the Wildhorse Pow Wow, which features American Indian dancing and drumming contests all weekend at the Pow Wow Grounds near Wildhorse Resort & Casino, located off Highway 331, Pendleton. The grand entries are Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. In addition to dancing and drumming, the event features American Indian arts and crafts, apparel, jewelry and food/beverage booths. HERMISTON If you’ve ever wanted to smash a watermelon, Hermiston’s Stars & Stripes Fourth of July celebration is the place for you. People can register for the watermelon smashing contest Saturday from 1-6 p.m. at Butte Park. The contest is at 7 p.m. The Stars & Stripes celebration features games, juggling, magic, vendors, music and a classic car show, all at the park, located at 1245 N.W. Seventh St., Hermiston. Also, children can enjoy a bounce obstacle course from 1-8 p.m., and bounce houses and other games from 1-9 p.m. Free balloon-making and face painting runs from 4-8 p.m. Big Top the Clown will roam the event from 3-10 p.m., with an under the tent performance from 5:30-6 p.m. Bobby and Faith unplugged will kick off the stage performances from 3:30-5 p.m. The Shades will perform swing music starting at 5 p.m., alternating with half-hour Fired Up Magic shows until 10 p.m. For those who want a cool SODFH WR HQMR\ WKH ¿UHZRUNV show, the Stars & Stripes Pool Party offers dinner from Dickies BBQ, games, swim- ming and prime viewing of WKH¿UHZRUNV7KHSDUW\VWDUWV at 7 p.m. at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. Shot off from atop the Hermiston %XWWH WKH ¿UHZRUNV VKRZ starts at 10 p.m. Tickets for the pool party, EO file photo Fourth of July weekend activities kick off in area, including a fireworks show Friday at dusk in Pendleton. which usually sell out, cost $10 for children 2-14 and $14 for those over 15. They are available at the pool through Friday. For more information, call 541-289- 7665 or stop by the pool at 879 W. Elm Ave., Hermiston. BOARDMAN The north Morrow County town of Boardman is getting ready for a blast during its Fourth of July celebration. The Boy Scouts are offering a full belly to start the festivities, with a breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at Boardman Marina Park. The meal is by donation, with a suggested $6 for adults and $3 for kids. For those who want to get their blood pumping early, there’s a 5K or 10K fun run/ walk with registration at 7 a.m. near Boardman Avenue and Main Street. The starting gun goes off at 8 a.m. Race day registration is $20 and includes a T-shirt, while supplies last. The Boardman Thunder Parade gets rolling at 11 a.m., with line-up beginning at 10 a.m. at Northeast Front and First streets. A full afternoon of activi- ties are planned at Boardman Marina Park, including fun, food and entertainment. There’s a horseshoe tour- nament from 1-4 p.m. and children’s activities (games, contests, cake walk and more) from 2-6 p.m. Live entertainment features DJ Cora from 2-6 p.m., Tony Madrigal form 6-7:30 p.m. and Brass Fire from 7:30-9:30 p.m., IROORZHGE\DERRPLQJ¿UH- works display at dusk over the Columbia River. For more information, contact 541-481-3014 or info@boardmanchamber. org. IONE The Ione Amphitheater will sizzle during the Fourth of July with stage enter- tainment heating up in the afternoon. )RU D IXQ¿OOHG GD\ RI family activities, head to Ione early for a Fireman’s Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the Ione Fire Hall. For those raring to go early, plunk down the $10 registration fee for the Firecracker 5K run/walk, ZKLFKEHQH¿WV&UHDWLYH&DUH PreSchool. Registration is at 7 a.m. at Ione City Park, with the event starting at 7:30 a.m. Additional activities include the Ken Turner Memorial Horseshoe Tour- nament, a 3-on-3 basketball tourney, the Altar Society Pie Sale and food vendors, a beer garden, information booths and park activities, LQFOXGLQJ D ¿VK SRQG GXFN races, money pile and photo booth. Beat the heat with free swimming from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Ione Swimming Pool. The Blues Cruise starts at 9 a.m. at the Lexington Sinclair Station. Participants can register for the show and parade from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Ione City Park. The $25 registration fee includes a dash plaque, goody bag, T-shirt and awards. Proceeds EHQH¿WWKH,RQH))$&KDSWHU Betty Rietmann is the SUBMIT COMMUNITY NEWS 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. parade grand marshal, which gets underway at 1 p.m. on Main Street. The amphitheater takes center stage beginning at 3:30 p.m. with a talent show, followed by The FrogHollow Band at 6:30 p.m. Breaks in WKH PXVLF VHW IHDWXUHV UDIÀH drawings at 7 p.m. and boat trip auction at 7:45 p.m. The celebration crescendos with James Otto at 8:30 p.m. and D¿UHZRUNVVKRZDWGXVN For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ Ione4thOfJuly or www. FLW\R¿RQHRUHJRQFRP STANFIELD 6WDQ¿HOG NLFNV RII LWV celebration Friday evening with its annual steak feed from 6-9 p.m. at Bard Park. A beer garden with music will continue into the night from 6 p.m. to midnight. Also, don’t miss the light show at dusk. Saturday morning, the festivities begin with the Firemen’s Breakfast at 7 a.m. DW WKH 6WDQ¿HOG &RPPXQLW\ Center. Registration for the fun run begins at 7 a.m. (race at 8 a.m.) and for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament between 8:30-9:30 a.m. (tourney at 9 a.m.) at Bard MILTON-FREEWATER Park, and parade registration Fourth of July events are begins at 8 a.m. in front of Community planned in Milton-Freewater, Crossroads with most activities at Yantis Church on North Sherman Street. Park. At 10 a.m., the parade The day begins with a )LUH¿JKWHUV %UHDNIDVW IURP weaves its way through town 7-10 a.m. in the parking lot and a variety of activities at Henry’s Ace Hardware, begin at 11 a.m. in Bard Park. The celebration features 175 S. Main St. The Color Me Freedom vendors, children’s games, Run 5K run/walk event adds a water slide, entertainment color to Independence Day and more. If you think you can make IXQ %HQH¿WLQJ .LZDQLV scholarships and Friends of the best pie around, bring 1186, a group that supports it to the park by 11 a.m. for local soldiers and their fami- the pie-baking contest. If a lies, registration is at 7:30 rubber duck race is more your a.m. at Yantis Park. The race style, that begins at noon. New this year, the Wyked begins at 8 a.m. Registration A & I Car Club is hosting a is $30 with a T-shirt or $20 car show with registration for the race only. Other park activities from 11 a.m. The show runs include a rock wall, pugil from noon to 4 p.m. Although most of the pit, a kids’ patriotic parade around the park with a prize park activities end at 3 p.m., for the best dressed, and D ¿UHZRUNV DQG OLJKW VKRZ old-fashioned kids’ games as takes place at dusk. For more information, well as an apple pie contest YLVLW WKH 6WDQ¿HOG WK RI for adults. For more information, July Facebook page or call contact Sharame Marlatt 541-449-3831. ——— at marlattfam@outlook. Sean Hart of EO Media com or 541-969-7467 or visit www.facebook.com/ Group contributed to this report events/453060881534295.
