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A12 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2015 FROM PAGE A1 MAEGAN MURRAY PHOTOS Dave Smith performs with dance partner Dani Dunmire Satur- day night during the Dancing with the Hermiston Stars. Smith would go on to win the event. Dave Smith celebrates winning the Dancing with the Hermiston Stars competition by holding up the Mirror Ball Trophy Saturday night at Hermiston High School. DANCERS: H py with her standings, even those congratulating her. though she missed out on She said she couldn’t be- the top placing, which Low- lieve she earned the only 10 continued from page A1 es said was “closer than he of the night from the judges, and an eight, each out of a would have thought.” let alone three of them. possible 10 from the judg- “You know what, (I’m) the “I am so ecstatically over- HV+HUPLVWRQ3ROLFHRI¿FHU bridesmaid, but not the bride,” whelmed and happy — all Erica Sandoval won over she said. “That is still a pretty smiles,” she said. “It was so the judges to earn the high- darn good place to be.” much fun.” est score of the night: a per- Prior to taking the stage, Sandoval said the best part fect 30 out of a possible 30. Smalley said she was incred- of the experience was getting Smith said nobody was ibly nervous, but her partner to know her fellow contes- more surprised that he won helped calmed her down. She tants and her dance partner, than himself. said she also targeted her in- who landed a surprise kiss on “I wasn’t expecting it at ner princess, prayed a bunch her during the last seconds of all,” he said. and took a few deep breaths. her dance of the mambo to a Smith said he knows he She said, as a result, she had song from the movie “Dirty wasn’t the best dancer of one of the greatest experienc- Dancing.” the night, but that it was the es of her life. She said she couldn’t pick community who turned out to “I think this is one of the one favorite aspect of the ex- support Campus Life and the most fabulous experiences,” perience because she enjoyed other charities that made the she said. “Just being able to everything. event such a success. be a part of the group, and The other four dancers “Erica (Sandoval) was being able to see, behind the said they most enjoyed the technically correct and John scenes, how a company like camaraderie between each (Wambeke) was an amazing this is able to put something other and the dance company actor, so I did not expect to like this on is just truly amaz- members. win at all, but I think people ing. Then, being able to sup- Eric Reise earned the score dug deep for all the charities, SRUWDQGSURPRWHDQRQSUR¿W RIDQ³5´¿WWLQJO\IRUKLVUROH and I must have come out on you believe in makes it so as the pirate Jack Sparrow in top on that,” he said. “I am worthwhile.” his performance of the paso- just grateful to be here, and Sandoval may not have doble from Ettesvold, in addi- it was a wonderful opportu- received the greatest amount tion to two eights and a nine. nity.” of donations from audience He said he enjoyed spending Hermiston School Dis- members, but her perfor- time with and getting to know trict librarian Kristi Smalley mance was memorable. everyone with whom he secured the runner-up spot. During the break for intermis- worked. Dressed in a white ballroom sion, as audience members “It is a lot of good energy,” gown and clear heels that re- cast their votes and donations, he said. “We have had a lot of placed what would be glass Sandoval was swarmed with time to bond together.” slippers, she earned the sec- ond highest scores from the judges, who awarded her with three nines for her graceful performance of the “Cinder- What an ella” waltz. awesome little man Pursel joked that if there were more librarians like you are becoming! Have Smalley, literacy rates would yourself a super fun 4 th th be much greater. birthday celebration! “Cinderella certainly has found her slippers,” she said. Love, Grandpa & As always, you are “That was fantastic.” Grandma Powell in our thoughts & prayers. Smalley said she was hap- SAFETY Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 3:30 PM The other contestants agreed. Dawn Kennison-Ker- rigan, who earned three sev- ens for her performance of the Charleston as Roxie Hart from “Chicago,” said she en- joyed meeting and getting to know the dancers and would recommend the experience to anyone. “It was scary but fun,” she said. “The dancers are so nice.” Wambeke, who danced the foxtrot to music from “The Pink Panther” and earned two nines and an eight, said he would also recommend the experience to anyone. After being asked by the judges if he would give up his window-cleaning business to become a dancer, he replied in the character of Inspector Jacques Clouseau. “We run a pretty clean ship, but sometimes dirt hap- pens,” he said in a French ac- cent. r t h d a y , B r o d y i B L e p y e ! a p McKay Creek Estates presents: Know Your Numbers Dawn Kennison-Kerrigan dances with partner Andre Farque Saturday night during the Dancing with the Hermiston Stars. 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