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A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015 LOCAL WEATHER Pet of the week Today's Weather Hi, my name is Missy. I am a female cat available for adoption at the Humane Society of Eastern Oregon Pet Rescue in Hermiston. I was surrendered by my owner, and I need a new home. I’ve already had my shots. I am 1 to 2 years old and can be adopted for $30. I come with a free vet check and a three-day return policy. If I am spayed within 60 days of adoption, my owner will receive a $20 refund. If you are interested in welcoming Mis- sy to your family, please stop by the hu- mane society at 1844 N.W. Geer Road, Hermiston, or call 541-564-6222. Local 5-Day Forecast Sat Sun 3/14 Mon 3/15 68/50 57/40 Tue Wed 3/16 3/17 3/18 62/40 64/42 67/40 Cloudy. High 68F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Showers. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s. More clouds than Partly cloudy. Highs sun. Highs in the low in the mid 60s and 60s and lows in the lows in the low 40s. low 40s. A few clouds. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 40s. Sunrise Sunset 7:11 AM 7:01 PM Sunrise Sunset 7:09 AM 7:02 PM Sunrise Sunset 7:07 AM 7:04 PM Sunrise Sunset 7:04 AM 7:06 PM Sunrise Sunset 7:06 AM 7:05 PM NEWS IN BRIEF Toastmasters Club begins in Umatilla date, the fair theme, grade, teacher and school name. • Artwork must be submitted on paper The Umatilla Toastmasters club has no smaller than 8.5 by 11 inches but not re-started in Umatilla. The mission of larger than 11 by 17 inches. Toastmasters is to provide a supportive All logo contest submissions need to be and positive learning experience in which DWWKH8&)RI¿FHE\WKH$SULOGHDGOLQH members are empowered to develop com- to be considered. Entries may be dropped munication and leadership skills, resulting RIIDWWKHIDLURI¿FH:2UFKDUG$YH LQ JUHDWHU VHOI FRQ¿GHQFH DQG SHUVRQDO mailed to P.O. Box 94, Hermiston, OR growth. 97838 or e-mailed to angie.mcnalley@ The club will meet at 6 p.m. the second umatillacounty.net. DQGIRXUWK7XHVGD\VDWWKH0F1DU\¿UHKDOO meeting room, 305 Willamette St. Meet- ings are an hour in length and give mem- New Hope Community Church bers the opportunity to become stronger in plans ‘Easter Eggstravaganza!’ their communication and leadership skills. New Hope Community Church will Guests are welcome at no cost. The next host “Easter Eggstravaganza!” at 10 a.m. meeting is March 24. The club is soliciting new members in April 4 at 1350 S. Highway 395, Hermis- order to charter the club. New member and ton. The free event will feature a variety club fees will be explained at the meetings. of activities, including a petting zoo, pony rides, food, crafts, face painting, games and Everyone is invited. bounce houses. For more information, call 541-567-8441 or visit newhopeon395.com. Elementary students invited to participate in logo contest The Hermiston Warming Station public board meeting will take place form 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Epis- copal Church, 665 E. Gladys Ave., Herm- iston. Ideas for a summer cooling station will be discussed, and public input is en- FRXUDJHG+:6LVDQRQSUR¿WRUJDQL]DWLRQ under St. John’s Episcopal Church, and do- nations are tax deductible. Financial dona- tions can be mailed to HWS, P.O. Box 433, Hermiston, OR 97838. Friends of NRA awarding scholarships, hosting banquet Bend 54/37 Eugene 61/52 Medford 69/50 La Grande 63/48 Ontario 69/49 Burns 67/49 Klamath Falls 65/43 Area Cities City Albany Ashland Astoria Baker City Bend Brookings Burns Coos Bay Corvallis Eugene Hi 59 68 53 63 54 60 67 61 59 61 Lo Cond. 50 rain 50 cloudy 42 rain 43 rain 37 rain 52 cloudy 49 cloudy 53 rain 49 rain 52 cloudy City Florence Grants Pass Hermiston John Day Klamath Falls La Grande Lakeview Lincoln City Mcminnville Medford Hi 56 67 68 65 65 63 67 55 57 69 Lo Cond. 50 rain 50 cloudy 50 cloudy 47 rain 43 cloudy 48 rain 44 pt sunny 47 rain 48 rain 50 cloudy City Newport Pendleton Portland Redmond Roseburg Salem Springfield The Dalles Tillamook Vale Hi 55 65 57 65 66 59 59 62 55 70 Lo Cond. 49 rain 53 cloudy 49 rain 45 cloudy 53 cloudy 48 rain 50 rain 49 rain 46 rain 51 cloudy City Houston Los Angeles Miami Minneapolis New York Hi 76 91 83 61 53 Lo Cond. 55 pt sunny 67 pt sunny 71 pt sunny 40 sunny 41 rain City Phoenix San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Washington, DC Hi 84 77 56 64 67 Lo Cond. 60 sunny 56 pt sunny 45 rain 40 cloudy 46 rain National Cities City Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Denver Hi 74 44 58 66 69 Lo Cond. 54 rain 37 rain 32 pt sunny 53 cloudy 38 sunny Moon Phases UV Index Sat Last New First Full Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Apr 4 ©2010 American Profile Hometown Content Service Sun 3/14 3/15 1 Low 2 Low Mon Tue 3/16 Wed 3/17 3/18 3 4 4 Moderate Moderate Moderate The UV Index is measured on a 0 - 11 number scale, with a higher UV Index showing the need for greater skin protection. 0 11 N E AL S W O N Friends of NRA is awarding 20 $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Or- egon. The deadline is April 4. Contact Blue Mountain Friends of NRA through its Facebook page or bluemtnfnra@hotmail. com for applications. The local group will also host a fund- raising banquet beginning at 4 p.m. April 11 at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tickets cost $40 and are available at friendsofnra.org. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, call Chad Ray, 541-377-1316, or Teresa Walchli, 541-571- 0773, or contact Blue Mountain Friends of NRA through Facebook. Hermiston 68/50 Portland 57/49 Salem 59/48 Pendleton 65/53 O The Umatilla County Fair Board will conduct a logo contest open to Uma- tilla County kindergartners through fifth-graders, and the logo will be used on Fun at the Fair Day Camp T-shirts and related materials. The fair theme for 2015 is “100 Years, What a Ride.” The winning artwork will accompany the theme to brand this year’s Fun at the Fair Day Camp. In addition to county-wide recogni- tion, the winner will receive two adult day passes, four children day passes, one Fun at the Fair Day Camp T-shirt and one carnival wristband for one day of rides at the 2015 Umatilla County Fair. Contest rules: • Logo submissions will only be ac- cepted from K-5 students enrolled at Umatilla County schools, or Umatilla County residents attending school on- line. • Submissions are due by 5 p.m. April 10. No late entries will be accepted. • Artwork must complement the theme “100 Years, What a Ride” and must have the ability to be cleanly scanned and re- produced digitally at smaller and larger sizes. • Drawn or sketched logo entries need to be dark and in color on white paper or card stock, not cardboard or canvas. • The back of each entry must include the following information: full name, Hermiston Warming Station meeting scheduled Oregon At A Glance CORRECTION In Wednesday Hermiston Herald article “Local student raises money for children with heart problems,” the last name of the family was incorrect. The student’s name is Blake Wickers, not Withers. The Hermiston Herald regrets the error. MEET AND GREET WITH SPECIAL GUESTS* JULIANNA PENA MIKE CHIESA SAM SICILIA FRIDAY, MARCH 27 9 7PM Lightweight Title Fight Don’t miss exciting regional fi ghters from Eastern Oregon and Washington. Tickets available at Box Offi ce Tickets and in person at the Gift Shop. Ticket Prices: Bleacher Seats $ 38 | Floor Seating $ 49 Premium Seats (Tables of four) $ 300 Casino • Hotel • Golf • Cineplex • RV • Museum • Dining • Travel Plaza 800.654.9453 \\ Pendleton, OR \\ I-84, Exit 216 \\ wildhorseresort.com \\ Owned and operated by CTUIR. *Guests will not be fi ghting, appearance only. Management reserves the right to alter, suspend or withdraw offer/promotion at any time. 348223.MM3.4