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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 Our Community New phone and narcotics don’t mix IN BRIEF Emblem club awards scholarship Hermiston Emblem Club No. 215 recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Debra L. Smith of Hermiston. Smith attended Blue Mountain Community Col- lege to obtain an associate of arts Oregon transfer degree. She will attend Eastern Ore- gon University in the fall to earn an elementary school teaching degree. Smith has worked as a teaching assistant for the past 10 years. For more information, send an inquiry to Hermiston Em- blem Club No. 215, P.O. Box 630, Hermiston, OR 97838. Agape House sets parking lot sale H FILE PHOTO Hermiston High School football players place lags near the grave of Civil War veteran James T. Davie leading up to the 2015 Memorial Day weekend. The public is invited to assist in erecting the Avenue of Flags Friday at 5 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES PLANNED HERMISTON HERALD Items will be available for purchase during a parking lot sale at Agape House. Clothing is priced at three items for $1, furniture is as marked and bins of knick- knacks are you name the price. The sale is Saturday from 8:30-11 a.m. at 500 Harper Road, Hermiston. Donations are accepted through Friday. Agape House serves those in need in the community. For more information, call 541- 567-8774. With Memorial Day approaching, local vet- erans’ organizations are organizing ceremonies to remember the service and sacriice of those who died while in military service to our country. In Hermiston, the Av- enue of Flags will be erected Friday at 5 p.m. at the Hermiston Ceme- tery, located off Highway 395. People are welcome and encouraged to assist with the project, which in- cludes 500 to 600 lags. In addition, the lags will be retired Monday at 5 p.m. Assistance is again needed with the task of taking the lags down. A ceremony led by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4750 and American Legion Post 37 is planned Memorial Day — Mon- day, May 30 — at 10 a.m. at the Hermiston Ceme- tery. Everyone is invit- ed to attend. People may bring lawn chairs to sit in, if desired. Also, the two posts will lead memorial services Monday at 11 a.m. at the Desert Lawn Memori- al Cemetery, located off Highway 730, Irrigon. Originally called Deco- ration Day, Memorial Day was irst observed May 30, 1868. The day was ini- tially designated to place lowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington Na- tional Cemetery, accord- ing to the Oregon Depart- ment of Veterans’ Affairs. Now, as a federal holiday, it is observed each year on the last Monday in May. Dallin Puzey kicks off summer concert series By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor A free summer outdoor music fes- tival kicks off its 10-concert season with entertainment by Dallin Puzey of Hermiston. The homegrown musician will per- form during the 2016 season opener of Music in the Parks Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at Boardman Marina Park. The concert venue alternates each week between Boardman and Irrigon marina parks. People are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music with the Columbia River as a backdrop. “We have a really exciting lineup with lots of new faces,” said Tami Sherer, one of the event organizers. “All of our performances are fam- ily-friendly and they are free — so that’s another plus.” Puzey plays familiar folk and clas- sic country songs by the likes of John- ny Cash, Tom Petty, Hank Williams and Creedence Clearwater Revival, as well as his own original tunes. Mostly self-taught, Puzey hopes to record a full-length album by June 2017. During performances Puzey plays acoustic guitar, as well as strapping on a harmonica. He’s been known to bust out nice renditions of “Stand By Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Mid- STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Dallin Puzey of Hermiston will kick off the 2016 Music in the Parks season Monday, June 13, at Boardman Marina Park. The free outdoor music festival alternates venues each week between night Special.” Everyone from senior citizens to young children gather to enjoy the free shows, Sherer said. The parks provide large shade trees that help shield concert-goers from the sun. In addition, Sherer said both parks have play areas that provide space for chil- dren to enjoy themselves. “It’s a great place for the parents to come and listen to music and let their kids play,” she said. Also, Judy’s Chuckwagon will be on hand each week at both venues. People can purchase hamburgers, hot dogs and cold drinks. In addition, they are trying to secure a snow-cone ma- chine, Sherer said. The concert series continues each Monday — except July 4 — through Aug. 22. The irst concert of the season in Ir- rigon — Monday, June 20 — features 98% Angels. The duo of Marie Rose and Renate Meakins began singing together in 1998 while attending Blue Mountain Community College. They perform everything from 1930s stan- dards and Big Band music to hits of the 1950s and ’60s and popular con- temporary and country tunes. An “early bird” show prior to the July 11 performance in Irrigon will highlight education birds from Blue Mountain Wildlife at 6 p.m. Then Bram Brata, a steel drum band from the Tri-Cities will take the stage. The following week — on July 18 in Boardman — a juggling workshop will be offered at 6 p.m. for people that are interested in learning how to toss a few items around. That night’s entertainment features JuggleMania, with Rhys Thomas’ clean comedy, amazing tricks and interactive she- nanigans. For more information, call Tami Sherer at 541-571-0844 or Renee Couchman at 922-1560. Area Scouts collect donations for food banks HERMISTON HERALD Members of Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington and Boy Scouts of America Blue Mountain Council Pack 645 teamed up to collect almost 1.5 tons of non- perishable food for three local food banks during Scouting for Food. On April 30, the youths canvassed neighborhoods in ive towns for donations for the annual food drive. The community service project is a E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com two-step process, said Michelle Kane, volunteer communica- tions coordinator Girl Scouts of Oregon and S.W. Washing- ton Service Unit 22. The girls and boys went out earlier in the week to distribute liers in their assigned areas, then went back to collect the contributions. Six Girl Scout troops and one Cub Scout den took part in this year’s project and were able to pull together 2,955 pounds of food, Kane said. Girl Scout troops 51425 and 51444, and Cub Scout Pack 645, all lo- cated in Hermiston, collected a total of 1,293 pounds for Agape House. Girl Scout Troop 50117 of Umatilla collected an ad- ditional 90 pounds for Agape House. Girl Scout troops 10298 and 50488 of the Echo/Stanield area collected 1,400 pounds for the Echo Food Bank. And, Girl Scout Troop 51413, located in Pendleton, rounded up 172 pounds for St. Mary’s Outreach in Pendleton. ere’s a tip for you: vey in the message — Don’t make phone thus the “rambling.” In calls, send texts or addition, there was likely make social media posts some extra commentary while under the inluence such as, “Why the #$%@ — of ANYTHING! isn’t it working? Stupid A few days after I had &^%$@ phone.” my hand and knee sur- Honestly, I don’t even gery last month, know why they call I received a mes- them smartphones. sage from Re- Mine is dumb. nee Struthers, my I’m sure oth- co-worker who ers have had sim- takes care of com- ilar situations. We munity stuff when all know there’s I’m out. a learning curve “Are you on Tammy whenever getting a some strong pain- Malgesini new smartphone. MY killers,” she said INSIDE I remember when SHOES through Facebook new cell phones Messenger. “You came with a small left a … sort of rambling book that provided the ins message earlier.” and outs of the new de- I sat there looking vice. Those days are gone. at my shiny new Droid It seems a bit odd that the Turbo 2 and thought, “I more complicated devic- haven’t made any phone es have become, the less calls.” information they provide However, when I with it. looked in the call log there I guess you’re sup- was irrefutable evidence posed to conduct a Google that suggested otherwise. search to igure things out I later igured out what — that is, if you can get happened. I was attempt- on the Internet. That was ing to respond to Renee the initial issue with my in either Messenger or by husband’s new phone. text through voice-to-post The tech support per- (it was much easier to talk son I talked to said John into the phone rather than needed a Gmail account. typing with one hand). I suggested he could just Between being con- use mine. Without pro- fused with my new phone viding an explanation, the and being under the in- tech dude said that wasn’t luence of narcotics, I recommended. evidently called her desk Whatever! line. While attempting Well, turns out he was to voice-to-post, I was right — it wasn’t a good talking into my phone but idea. When my hundreds the words weren’t com- of work-related contacts ing up on the screen. So, showed up on John’s I would pause and repeat phone, he was none too what I was trying to con- pleased. ENGAGEMENT Ternes-Alexenko Heather Ternes and Landon Alexenko of Hermiston are announcing their engagement. Heather is the daugh- ter of Dale and Shannon Ternes of Hermiston. She is a 2009 graduate of Hermiston High School and a 2013 graduate of Blue Mountain Communi- ty College. Landon is the son of Tom and Sheri Alexenko of Milton-Freewater. He graduated from Touchet (Wash.) High School in 2004. He also studied at Spokane Community Col- lege and Eastern Wash- ington University. He is employed with the state of Oregon. The couple will ex- change vows Oct. 15, 2016, at 4 p.m. at the Umatilla County Fairgrounds Rankin Pavilion in Hermiston. McKay Creek Estates Celebrate Life At Prestige Senior Living, we believe life should be a celebration! Studies have shown that up to 70% of what you feel is aging, is optional. The key to active, successful aging is your lifestyle. It is about wellness and nurturing body, mind and spirit. Join us for one of our complimentary educational seminars that promote healthy, fulfilled living, at every age. National Waiter & Waitresses Day A big thank you to all our staff! 541-567-3022 cials HAPPY HOUR: 3pm-6pm Daily Beer specials KID FRIENDLY UNTIL 9PM LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS DAILY RIB SPECIAL TUESDAY BEER BATTERED HALIBUT CRAFT BEER • FIRESTONE PIZZA’S ½ LB GROUND CHUCK BURGERS CALL AHEAD FOR TO GO ORDERS 541-289-7415 149 E Main St Hermiston A special thank you to our waiters & waitresses Restaurant Hours: Mon-Wed 5:30am-9pm, Th-Sat 5:30am-10pm, Sun 7am-6pm Bar Hours: 7am, 7 days a week www.facebook.com/ ThePheasantCafeLounge iPads and Smart Phones, Oh My! Presented by Kimberly Goodhue, Sales & Marketing Director, U.S. Cellular May 21st 2016 KID FRIENDLY UNTIL 9PM THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Thank you to all our hard working staff! Feeling challenged with all of the smart phones, iPads and new devices, and want to keep up with theGrandchildren? We’ll provide tips and tools on how to be as smart as your phone. Space is limited for this FUN educational series. For more information and to reserve your seat please call (541) 276-1987. 1619 N. First St. Hermiston OR 541-289-7838 McKay Creek Estates 1601 Southgate Place Pendleton, Oregon 97801
