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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 Our Community IN BRIEF Benefi t walk accepts donations for Cooling Station visit www.evenbrite. com and search “Run- ning Hot and Walking Cold.” The Umatilla Coun- ty Peer Support Net- work, in conjunction with Lifeways Inc., is heading up the Running Hot and Walking Cold 5K/10K run/walk. The event is Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverfront Park and the Oxbow Trail, 1400 W. Orchard Ave., Hermis- ton. There is no set fee to participate, but partici- pants are asked to make a donation of supplies for the Hermiston Warming & Cooling Station. Suggested items in- clude cases of water, packaged cookies/crack- ers, laundry detergent, pre-packaged bleach, oatmeal, disinfectant wipes, paper products, creamer/sugar packets, fruit/soup cups, hand sanitizer, hand soap, playing cards, games, books, non-latex gloves, coloring books, crayons, flashlights, batteries, socks and DVDs. For more information, TV raffl e benefi ts Meadowood E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com Relay for Life event goes to the dogs By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor The public is invited to purchase raffle tick- ets for a 65-inch Sam- sung HDTV to help sup- port Camp Meadowood Springs. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. The winner will be drawn during the Camp Mead- owood Springs Golf Tournament June 4 at Big River Gold Course in Umatilla. The winner doesn’t need to be present. Established in 1964, Camp Meadowood Springs is a unique sum- mer camp experience for children/teenagers and their families impacted by communication and/ or social learning chal- lenges. For more informa- tion or to purchase tick- ets, contact Megan Ol- sen at 541-922-3006 or m e g a n @ g o l f b i g r i v e r. com. ENGAGEMENT Man’s best friend joins the fi ght against cancer this weekend as Bark for Life highlights the benefi t dogs provide with cancer pa- tients and survivors. “Dogs love you uncon- ditionally,” said Jennifer Pittam, Bark for Life orga- nizer. “They don’t care if you are losing your hair or don’t feel good. They can make a lot of difference in people’s lives.” Pittam, who has been active with Relay for Life for 15 years, helped or- ganize the fi rst Bark for Life event in Hermiston after researching events that could include people’s dogs. “People love walking their dogs. Unfortunately we’d have to ask them to take their dogs home be- cause they weren’t allowed on the fairgrounds,” Pittam said about Relay for Life events in Hermiston. In its sixth year, Bark for Life has grown each year. The fi rst event in- cluded about 25 people, Pittam said, and last year FILE PHOTO Marlie, a terrier mix, sneaks a taste of Brecella Nash’s shaved ice while Marissa Navejar and Brennin Nash visit during a past Bark for Life. This year’s event is Saturday at McKenzie Park in Hermiston. saw more than 100 partici- pants and raised $5,000. The past couple of years, the event has been held at the same location as Hermiston’s Own Saturday Market. The shared space, Pittam said, has been ben- efi cial for Bark for Life — in regards to people learn- ing about the event and fi nancial support. “It helps draw attention to us,” she said. “The farmers’ market donates part of their vendor fees to us, which is super nice of them.” Prior to the main event, there will be a 5K fun run and dog walk. Registration begins Saturday at 7 a.m. at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. The walk begins at 8 a.m. It costs $15. Awards will be presented at 9:30 a.m., which include top fi nish- ers, best dressed dog and an honorable mention. The Bark for Life open- ing ceremonies start at 10 a.m., also at McKen- zie Park. The cost is $20 with dogs or $10 for peo- Cystic fi brosis patient takes strides in combating disease Rodriguez-Royer By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor Mike and Debbie Royer of Hermiston are announc- ing the engagement of their son, Mike Royer, to Melina Rodriguez. Melina is the daugh- ter of Santiago and Maria Rodriguez of Hermiston. She is a 2013 graduate of Hermiston High School, and is currently studying exercise science at West- ern Oregon University in Monmouth. Mike graduated from Hermiston High School in 2010, and from WOU in 2015 with a bachelor’s de- gree in exercise science. He is currently in the Masters of Education program at Melina Rodriguez and Mike Royer WOU, and works as a grad- uate assistant there. The couple will be mar- ried Sept. 4, 2016, in Lin- coln City. Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 19 Gary L. West | Editor • gwest@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4532 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Jade McDowell | Reporter • jmcdowell@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4536 Jeanne Jewett | Multi-Media consultant • jjewett@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4531 Jennifer Colton | Reporter • jcolton@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4534 Shannon Paxton | Offi ce coordinator • spaxton@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4530 Audra Workman | Multi-Media consultant • aworkman@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4538 To contact the Hermiston Herald for news, advertising or subscription information: • call 541-567-6457 • e-mail info@hermistonherald.com • stop by our offi ces at 333 E. Main St. • visit us online at: hermistonherald.com The Hermiston Herald (USPS 242220, ISSN 8750-4782) is published weekly at Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838, (541) 567-6457 ple without dogs. Also, special event T-shirts will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event go to the American Cancer Society, which uses money to fund research, education and to support people with cancer. The event, which runs until 1 p.m., includes a si- lent auction, games, music, a doggie wash, free nail trims, a photo booth, dog agility demonstrations, training tips, information about the Canine Good Citizen test and a hot dog barbecue. Prizes will be handed out for contests, in- cluding biggest dog, small- est dog, best dressed and pet-owner lookalike. Also, be sure to stop by the Ask a Vet booth. Lo- cal veterinarians will be on hand to answer ques- tions pet owners may have. Also, Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue will bring some an- imals that are available for adoption, Pittam said. For more informa- tion, call Pittam at 541-230-0780 or vis- it www.facebook.com/ events/562297360585627. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier and mail Wednesdays Inside Umatilla/Morrow counties .......... $42.65 Outside Umatilla/Morrow counties ....... $53.90 Periodical postage paid at Hermiston, OR. Postmaster, send address changes to Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838. Member of EO Media Group Copyright ©2016 STUDENT OF THE WEEK Armando Mendoza Growing up, Jessica Brown-Grooms was told she wouldn’t live past age 25. Now 32, the 2001 Hermiston High School graduate doesn’t focus on that — she’s more interested in raising awareness and mon- ey for cystic fi brosis. A genetic disease, cystic fi brosis causes thick mu- cus, which builds up in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. The pro- gressive condition lim- its a person’s ability to breathe. Recently, Brown- Grooms has been busy organizing a pair of fundraising events, which are scheduled for Saturday. Great Strides for CF, a 1K and 5K run/walk, begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. at Riverfront Park, West Orchard Ex- tension, Hermiston. The 1K starts at 10 a.m. and the 5K begins at 10:30 a.m. There is a suggested donation of $15 for en- tries or $20 for a fami- ly of four. Kids 10 and under are free. Medals will be presented for FILE PHOTO Jessica Brown-Grooms sits with her dog, Izzy, while using a nebulizer for cystic fi brosis. The 2001 Hermiston High School graduate is organizing a pair of fundraisers for the CF Foundation of Oregon this weekend. the 5K and other prizes for the 1K. Breath of Life for Cys- tic Fibrosis starts at 5 p.m. in the commons at Herm- iston High School, 600 S. First St. Tickets are $10 each and children under 10 are admitted free. Tickets will be sold at the door and are available in advance at Smitty’s Ace Hardware, 1845 N. First St., Hermis- ton. The evening event in- cludes dinner, dessert, a live and silent auction, a kid’s corner (basketball shoot, bouncy house and coloring station) and live music with Brewer’s Grade. A video presentation about Brown- BABYSITTING BASICS For babysitters ages 10-15. Learn childcare techiques, children's developmental stages and what to expect, basic first aid and infant and child CPR. $30, includes lunch & all class materials. 9:00am - 3:00pm June 4th or July 16 Must pre-register and pre-pay, call 541-667-3509 A.C.E. CAR CLUB OF ECHO HIGH SCHOOL CAR SHOW MAY 28, 2016 • 12-5pm DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL ECHO, OREGON • Student Cars Wanted! • All Cars & Motorcycles Welcome! • Volleyball Team Italian Soda Bar! • Football Team BBQ (Burgers & Dogs) • Food, Raffles a nd Fun For All! Registration Starts 10am Day - Of Show Only U MATILLA H IGH S CHOOL CLASSES: Proudly Sponsored by Car Entry Fee: $20 Student Car Entry Fee: $5 PRE-1930 1930-1939 1940-1949 1950-1959 1960-1969 1970-1979 1980-1989 1990-1999 2000-2009 LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS Find positive and practical ways to deal with chronic health issues and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health. Six weekly classes. Please pre-register. Starting June 1 2:30 - 5:00pm Call 541-667-3509 to pre-register DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONS: Education workshop offered by the Alzheimer's Association. This program will offer helpful tips to assist families with difficult conversations related to dementia, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and fiancial plans. June 23 • 6:00 - 7:30pm Armando Mendoza is an outstanding student at Umatilla High School. Armando is a senior leader at Umatilla High School inside and outside the classroom. Armando currently has a 3.93 cumulative GPA and a 4.12 weighted GPA. He also has obtained over 70 college credits during his time at Umatilla High School. Outside the classroom Armando has excelled in cross country, track and basketball. Outside of school Armando enjoys hanging out with friends and family and helping those around him. This fall Armando will attend Clackamas Community College where he will run track. 2010-NEWER BEST MUSCLE CAR CLASSIC BEST MUSCLE CAR MODERN BEST IMPORT STOCK BEST IMPORT MODIFIED BEST STOCK OVERALL BEST TRUCK CLASSIC BEST TRUCK MODERN BEST CUSTOM OVERALL BEST WORK IN PROGRESS BEST LOW RIDER BEST RAT ROD BEST MOTORCYCLE BEST OF SHOW PEOPLE'S CHOICE AT LEAST I HAVE A CAR BEST PEDAL CAR BEST BICYCLE with student ID For information, call ACE Club advisors Rick Denning (541) 571-4417 or Mitch Correa (541)701-8929 www.facebook.com/ ACEAutomobileClubofEchoHighSchool 1411 6th Street, Umatilla, OR • 541-922-3001 Grooms and others living with cystic fi brosis will be shown at the event. With advances in medi- cine, Brown-Grooms con- tinues fi ghting the disease, which includes breathing treatments several times a day, lung function testing at Oregon Heath & Sci- ence University every three months and focus on proper nutrition. When Brown-Grooms was younger, doctors in- dicated if she didn’t gain weight she would need a feeding tube. Determined to avoid that, Brown-Grooms focused on eating higher calorie foods. “I have to think of food as medicine,” she said. “It’s important I maintain an ap- propriate weight because it helps lung function.” One thing she really wants people to understand is that cystic fi brosis isn’t contagious. “If I’m coughing, it sounds like I have pneu- monia or bronchitis, but it’s not,” she said. “It’s not any- thing people can catch.” Proceeds from both events will go to the CF Foundation of Oregon. For more information about the run/walk, vis- it www.facebook.com/ events/216327522078185 and for the evening event, visit www.face- book.com/events/ 1685263345023695. GSMC Conference Room 1 To register, please call 541-667-3509 HEALTHY FRIDAYS FREE health screenings & health coaching: Blood pressure checks, weigh-ins, body mass index, cholesterol and glucose. First & Third Friday of each month 9:30 - 11:30am GSMC Conference Center 7 (by Education Dept) Information or to register call (541) 667-3509 or email healthinfo@gshealth.org