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COMMUNITY
East Oregonian
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Award-winning
novelist opens EOU
literary lecture series
East Oregonian
Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini
Hermiston residents Hope Smith and Angelica White, both 13, walk through the path at the Echo Corn Maze and Pumpkin
Patch.
Echo Corn Maze plows into season
By TAMMY MALGESINI
East Oregonian
ECHO — Gina Tyhuis is
excited for another season of
sharing her love of agricul-
ture with others at the Echo
Corn Maze and Pumpkin
Patch.
Bob and Gina Tyhuis
moved to Echo nearly fi ve
years ago; however, Gina’s
family has been a part of
the area farming commu-
nity for many years. This is
the fourth year the Tyhuis
family, which also includes
5-year-old Brent, has cre-
ated the corn maze as part
of their farming projects.
“I’m a farmer,” Gina said.
“I like to educate people on
where food comes from —
most everything starts on a
farm or ranch.”
One of the highlights
of the corn maze complex,
Gina said, is an agricul-
tural education program.
Area schools, she said, have
enjoyed time at the corn
maze — both having fun
and learning about farming.
The program features
four stations that people can
rotate through. They include
a focus on the growth cycles
of corn, pumpkins and bees.
The last station features
team-building activities.
In addition to the educa-
tional component, the corn
maze also harvests a lot of
fun. A variety of activities
are available, including the
regular corn maze, the corn
crib, a mini-maze, a straw
bale maze and tunnels, a hay
bale pyramid, kiddie carts
and a zip line. Also, there’s
a fi re pit with seating. The
ECHO CORN
MAZE
Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini
Zoellie Teem, 5, proudly carries her pumpkin as her grand-
mother, Rhonda Teem, father Michael Reese, and mother
Heather Teem look on. The Hermiston family celebrated
Heather’s 26th birthday Friday at the Echo Corn Maze and
Pumpkin Patch.
Field of Screams Corn Maze
Path is open on three select
dates.
The corn crib, Gina said,
is extremely popular. Dou-
bling in size from last year,
she equates it to a giant sand-
box —only it’s less messy
and more fun. Also, while
at the corn maze, don’t for-
get to purchase a pumpkin
to take home.
The event schedule
includes Special Olympics
Day (Oct. 11, $5 admis-
sion for coaches and ath-
letes from 2-10 p.m.), Ore-
gon Army National Guard
Day (Oct. 12, $2 off regu-
lar admission with military
identifi cation from 2-9 p.m.)
and Five Dollar Fridays
(through Nov. 1, discounted
admission from 2-6 p.m.)
The Echo Corn Maze
and Pumpkin Patch is the
perfect place to celebrate
special occasions. Heather
Teem of Hermiston ushered
in her 26th birthday this
past Friday with her family
— Rhonda Teem, Michael
Reese and Zoellie Teem, 5.
“There’s a whole lot to do
— having something like this
is really nice,” Heather said.
Zoellie’s melon-shaped
grin confi rmed her moth-
er’s sentiments. The 5-year-
old’s eyes lit up even further
when she chose her own
pumpkin.
Concessions are avail-
able Friday through Sun-
HOURS: Tuesday through
Thursday, 2-6 p.m.;
Fridays, 2-10 p.m.; Satur-
days, 11 a.m to 10 p.m.;
Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LOCATION: 100 N. Du-
pont St., Echo.
COST: $10, ages 3 and
older; free, ages 2 and
younger; $12, all day
pass.
MORE: Ticketed attrac-
tions, $1 (kiddie carts, zip
line); Fire pit rental, $50
for three hours; Field of
Screams Corn Maze Path,
$12 (Oct. 19, 26 and 31
from 7-9 p.m.).
INFO: Call/text 509-528-
5808, visit www.echoc-
ornmaze.com or search
Facebook.
LA
GRANDE
—
Sharma Shields will read
from her work as the Carl
and Sandra Ellston Ars Lit-
erary Lecture Series opens
the 2019-20 season.
The Eastern Oregon Uni-
versity program brings qual-
ity authors to the region
to perform readings. The
award-winning novelist will
present her new novel, “The
Cassandra,” Monday, Oct.
14 at Art Center East, 1006
Penn Ave., La Grande. The
free event is open to the
public.
“The Cassandra” fol-
lows the life of a young
woman who runs away and
becomes a secretary at the
Hanford Research Center in
the early 1940s. She foresees
a dire future, but those in
power ignore her warnings.
Though a historical novel,
“The Cassandra” is noted for
its critique of patriarchy, mil-
itancy and the cultural pref-
erence for destruction.
Referred to Shields as
“one of our fi nest literary fab-
ulists,” novelist Shawn Ves-
tal said the book glows with
powerful insights about the
nation’s reckless nuclear his-
tory and its corrosive chau-
vinism.” Also, the Kirkus
Review said it includes a
warning that’s impossible
to ignore regarding the costs
day, which includes bev-
erages and light snacks.
People are asked to refrain
from bringing their own
refreshments and no alcohol
is allowed. However, private
reservations are available
for picnics around the fi re
pit — bringing your own
food or take-out from local
restaurants is allowed with
reservations.
The corn maze contin-
ues through Sunday, Nov. 3.
Be sure to check the sched-
ule for added activities or
changes in hours.
———
Contact Community Edi-
tor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
BRIEFLY
Town hall to address
ambulance rate proposal
MILTON-FREEWATER — A town
hall meeting will provide information
about proposed ambulance rates in the
Milton-Freewater Ambulance Service
Area Health District.
The district’s board will fi eld ques-
tions and discuss the proposal, which
will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. The
town hall meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 15
at 7 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Pub-
lic Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave. Every-
one is encouraged to attend to learn
more about the ambulance district and
the rate proposal.
For more information, call Dan
Kilmer 541-938-3906 or 509-386-3146.
Climate change group to
discuss Argo fl oats
PENDLETON — Jack Simons,
who recently retired from an agricul-
tural consulting business, will make
a presentation during the upcoming
3rd Tuesday Eastern Oregon Climate
Conversation.
Simons, a founding member of
the Pendleton Bird Club, will dis-
cuss ocean-going fl oats (called Argo),
which provide valuable information
MEDICAL DIRECTORY
about climate change. The gathering is
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at noon in the Theater
Room at The Prodigal Son Brewery &
Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton.
Anyone who is interested is invited to
attend.
A light lunch offering is available
with a $10 suggested donation. No-host
beverages can be purchased prior to
the presentation.
The group meets to provide an oppor-
tunity to share an open and respectful
climate change conversation. For more
information about EOC3, contact eas-
toregonclimatechange@gmail.com or
search Facebook.
— East Oregonian staff
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of
blind
adherence
to ideology.
Shields
also wrote
“ Favor it e
Monster,”
Shields
a
collec-
tion of short
stories, and “The Sasquatch
Hunter’s Almanac,” a novel
about a young man’s search
for the elusive creature who
snatched his mother when
he was 9 years old. Her
short stories and essays have
appeared in The New York
Times, Kenyon Review and
the Iowa Review. Shields
has received several awards,
including the 2016 Wash-
ington State Book Award,
the Autumn House Fiction
Prize and the Tim McGinnis
Award for Humor.
Copies of her novels will
be available for purchase
and a book signing will
occur after the reading. The
author’s website is www.
sharmashields.com.
For more information
about the Carl and Sandra
Ellston Ars Literary Lec-
ture Series, contact English
professor David Axelrod at
541-962-3633 or daxelrod@
eou.edu.
———
Contact Community Edi-
tor Tammy Malgesini at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfi eld Com-
munity Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfi eld. Cost is $3.50 for
seniors, $6 for others. (541-449-1332)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider
Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults,
free for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra
50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation.
(541-567-3582)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 p.m., Pendleton
Senior Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton. Costs $3.50 or $6
for those under 60. Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second Time
Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call
541-276-1926. (Tori Bowman 541-276-5073)
ADVENTURE TIME STORY TIME, 2-3 p.m., Hermiston Pub-
lic Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Stories and activi-
ties for developmentally disabled children and adults. Free.
(541-567-2882)
ECHO CORN MAZE, 2-6 p.m., Echo Corn Maze and Pump-
kin Patch, 100 N. Dupont St., Echo. Cost is $10 for ages 3 and
older, free for ages 2 and under, all-day pass is $12 per person.
Ticketed attractions include kiddie carts and zip line ($1). Fire
pit rental $50 for 3 hours. Pumpkins available for purchase.
(509-528-5808)
ADULT BEGINNERS’ COMPUTERS, 3-4 p.m., Pendleton Public
Library meeting room, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Regis-
tration is required. Classes tailored to the needs of the attend-
ees. (541-966-0380)
REGIONAL TRAILS WORKSHOP, 5-7:30 p.m., Stanfi eld School
cafeteria, 1120 N. Main St., Stanfi eld. Public input is requested
on a conceptual trails plan for the west Umatilla County
region. Brief overview of the project, development time-
line, workshop activities, user survey and more will be pre-
sented at identical workshops in four communities. Refresh-
ments and Spanish translation available. Free. (Robert Waldher
541-278-6252)
BUTTERCREEK BOYS, 6-7:30 p.m., Sun Terrace Hermiston,
1550 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Off ering toe-tappin music, the
seasoned musicians resume performances at a new venue.
Free. (541-564-2595)
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIVING POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m.,
location varies, Pendleton. Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Glu-
ten-free friendly group. Call to RSVP and for driving directions.
(541-969-3057)
THURSDAY, OCT. 10
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15-11 a.m., Pendleton Public
Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Stories and activities
for young children. (541-966-0380)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. For children from 3-6
years old. (541-567-2882)
PRESCHOOL STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., Mil-
ton-Freewater Public Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Free-
water. (Lili Schmidt 541-938-8247)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman
Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors
55 and over or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider
Center, 255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults,
free for children 10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra
50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus service available by donation.
(541-567-3582)
Eye Health & Vision Care
Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC
Optometric Physician
115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130
541-567-1837
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