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COMMUNITY A8 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Field trip provides learning experience in State Capital Rep. Greg Smith re- cently served as host to students from the Herm- iston Junior Academy, SURYLGLQJ WKHP ¿UVW hand information about government. 7KH¿UVWWKURXJKVHY- enth graders have been studying about govern- ment, both on the local and state level. Prior to their trip to Salem, students hosted Hermis- ton Mayor David Drot- zmann, Councilman Rod Hardin and City Manager Byron Smith for the school’s “Meet Your Local Government Night.” While in Salem, the group started in the gallery of the House of Representatives where they witnessed the pomp and circumstance of state government. Smith introduced each student by name during the courtesies portion of the welcome ceremony. After lunch, they took a tour of the capitol building and were able to watch part of the min- imum wage debate from PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY STACEY STANEK +HUPLVWRQ-XQLRU$FDGHP\ÀUVWWKURXJKVHYHQWK JUDGHUVDQGFKDSHURQHVZHUHKRVWHGE\5HS*UHJ 6PLWKIDUULJKWGXULQJDUHFHQWWULSWR2UHJRQ·V FDSLWDOLQ6DOHP the gallery of the Sen- ate. Smith then took the group onto the House RI5HSUHVHQWDWLYHVÀRRU where he discussed how a bill becomes a law and the importance of work- ing hard and getting an education. Students also said hello to Gov. Kate Brown, Rep. Greg Barreto, Rep. Marga- ret Doherty, Sen. Bill Hansell and Tom Ins- ko, president of Eastern Oregon University. The students were thrilled to meet the elected of- ¿FLDOV DQG OHDUQ DERXW their jobs. Hermiston Junior Academy is a Sev- enth-day Adventist school that provides a Christian education for preschool to eighth grade. The school wel- comes students of any denomination and has open enrollment throughout the school year. For more informa- tion, visit www.hjra.org. Beinert graduates from Valdosta State Timothy Beinert of Hermiston earned a Doctor of Public Administration de- gree from Valdosta State University. Beinert is one of 786 students who com- pleted the requirements of their respective academic programs during the fall semester 2015. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 IN BRIEF Echo student receives best of show Ethan Hobson of Echo High School received a best of show for high school sophomores in the Eastern Oregon Regional High School Art Exhibition. The show, which opened Feb. 19, is on display in the Nightingale Gallery at East- ern Oregon University in La Grande. Hobson received rec- ognition for his metal sculpture “Metal Ribbon.” The annual exhibition gives audiences the opportunity to view the work of students from high schools throughout the re- gion. The student work features a variety of media and is juried by the EOU art program faculty. The exhibit runs through Tuesday, March 15. Nightin- gale Gallery hours are Monday through Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. It’s located in the universi- ty’s Loso Hall. For more information visit www.eou.edu/art. Class highlights Alzheimer’s care A free class will provide in- formation on how to create a positive environment for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Presented by Oregon Care Partners, the session includes information about the personal DQG¿QDQFLDOFKDOOHQJHVRIFDU- ing for Alzheimer’s patients at home. Family and profession- al caregivers are invited to at- tend “Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Middle Stage” Thursday, March 10 from 2-6 p.m. in the education depart- ment at Good Shepherd Med- ical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Although there is no charge, those planning to attend are asked to register by calling 800- 272-3900. Oregon Care Partners pro- vides free trainings throughout the year across the state. For more information, visit www. oregoncarepartners.com. Elks announce Most Valuable Student scholarships The Hermiston Elks recently awarded its 2016 Most Valuable Student scholarships. 7KH ¿UVW SODFH ER\ ZDV Colton Seelye of Irrigon High School, who will receive an VFKRODUVKLS 7KH ¿UVW place girl was Gabriela Le- mus-Macias of Umatilla High School, also receiving $800. Second place girl was Jailin Colula, also of UHS, who will receive $400. The contest is held each year and requires students to submit a brochure that is graded on ac- ademics, leadership, community involvement and employment. Students from Boardman, Echo, +HUPLVWRQ ,UULJRQ 6WDQ¿HOG and Umatilla schools are eligi- ble to apply. The Elks National Founda- tion Inc. awards more than $4 million in scholarships each year. Money for the local contest is generated by the local lodge membership. Sign dedication includes salute to veterans A ceremony honoring Uma- tilla County veterans who served and died in World War I coincides with the erection of highway signs. Military veterans will give speeches, a color guard will be on hand and a military band will play “Taps” during the dedica- tion event, which is Wednesday, March 9 at 9 a.m. at Pendleton VFW Post, 1221 SE Court Place, Pendleton. Three signs honoring WW I veterans will be placed on Highway 395, south of Pendle- ton and north of Hermiston. For more information, call Glenn Scott at 541-667-3125. Peg Willis discusses new novel Pendleton author Peg Willis will sign copies and discuss her new book, “Rise Above.” The unexpected cloudburst turned an otherwise mild day into one that Heppner would never forget. A historically ac- curate novel, Willis tells the sto- ry of one man’s quest to reunite with his children following the devastating Hepper Flood of 1903. The event is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Community Room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pend- leton. For more information, call 541-966-0380 or 541-276-7323. For a book review, visit www. eastoregonian.com/eo/book-re- views/20151212/tragic-flood- basis-of-new-novel. Live at Wildhorse Resort & Casi no! March 10 at 7pm Doors Open at 6pm Tickets start at $19 available at the Gift Shop or online at wildhorseresort.com 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 Management reserves all rights to alter, suspend or withdraw promotions/ofers at any time.
