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Hermiston DAVIDSON LEADS HERMISTON TO VICTORY Herald WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 HermistonHerald.com SPORTS Page 9 $1.00 ABOUT TOWN ‘16 Library display features Hart’s photographs Former Hermiston Fire Chief Pat Hart has sever- al of his photographs on display at the Hermiston Public Library. Specializing in land- scape photography, Hart considers himself a semi-professional pho- tographer. He has been hired by local businesses, such as Banner Bank, to provide images to use as decoration. The public is invited to a reception Thursday, July 21 from 4-6 p.m. at the library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. For more information, call 541-567-2882. West Nile detected near Umatilla, Stanfield Hermiston Herald STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Whoopsy catches some air while Sedona and Holiday keep their eyes on J.D. Platt during the K9 Flying Dog Show as part of Saturday’s Funfest activities in Hermiston. Event spreads the fun around town By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor rom lying dogs and souped-up lawn mowers to chainsaw carvers and live en- tertainment, the fun was spread all over Hermiston Saturday during the annual Funfest celebration. In addition, the Cool Rides Car Show illed McKenzie Park. The city also kicked off its new “Where Life Is Sweet” branding. Free cups, magnets and balloons were handed out as part of the celebration. In ad- dition, Debbie Pedro, Hermiston Chamber of Com- merce executive director; Mark Morgan, Hermiston assistant city manager; and Lori McNeil, Mrs. Ore- gon from Baker City; tossed out special logo-brand- ed T-shirts. Morgan said thousands of area residents voted in favor of the new slogan and logo. The new brand, Pe- dro added, is one that the community can be proud of. “This is what is going to be on the water tower,” Morgan said. “We will have a watermelon on a fully painted water tower.” The day kicked off with the annual Rotary Break- fast. In addition, food and beverage vendors were available up and down Main Street. In celebration of the new brand, Yo Country Frozen Yogurt hand- ed out free watermelon lavored sorbet just after the branding kick-off. New to this year’s festival was the K9 Kings Fly- ing Dog Show. J.D. Platt and his pack of lying dogs entertained the crowds during three shows in the ield at Sunset Elementary School. Kids from the crowd even had a chance to toss Frisbees to the pooches. In addition, meet and greets after each show featured lots of laughter and licking. “He got me in the face,” Amaya Aguiar said with a big smile. F See FUN, A14 STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Garrett Aries of George Kenny School of Chainsaw Carving visits with a festival-goer Saturday during Funfest. STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Amaya Aguiar, 9, greets one of the canine athletes after the K9 Flying Dog Show as part of Saturday’s Funfest activities in Hermiston. Famous watermelons arrive at market Growers pleased with this year’s quality By GEORGE PLAVEN Staff Writer STAFF PHOTO BY E.J. HARRIS Hermiston watermelons are out of the ields on display at the Finley’s Fresh Produce booth Friday at the Pendleton Farmer’s Market. They’re here! Hermiston watermel- ons, savored by Orego- nians for their distinctive sweetness, are back in season. Growers began harvesting last week. Hermiston watermelons have earned their reputa- tion thanks to the Colum- bia Basin’s unique combi- nation of climate and soil. Watermelons themselves See MELONS, A14 West Nile virus has been detected in two mos- quito samples in Umatilla County, one east of Uma- tilla and one on the south- ern edge of Stanield. The samples were collected June 28, and testing was done at the Oregon State Universi- ty Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on July 6. It’s the irst detection of West Nile in Oregon so far this year. Residents can expect an increase in mosqui- to control operations, including Ultra-Low Volume applications of insecticide from truck-mounted sprayers. Spraying will typically be done after sunset, when mosquitoes are most ac- tive. All applicators are licensed by the Oregon Department of Agricul- ture. West Nile is primar- ily a bird disease, with magpies, blue jays and crows especially suscep- tible. Mosquitoes feed on infected birds and can pass the virus to humans or other animals when they bite. Most people infected with West Nile do not become sick, but some may develop mild lu-like symptoms and, in rare cases, the virus may cause encephalitis, or in- lammation of the brain. The risk of West Nile is low, but the public is encouraged to take pre- cautions against mos- quito bites. People can reduce their exposure to mosquitoes by avoiding outdoor activities at dawn or dusk, when mosquitoes are active, using mosqui- to repellent or wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants when working in mosquito-infested areas. Other tips include screening doors and win- dows, and getting rid of old tires or other contain- ers where water can ac- cumulate and serve as a breeding ground for mos- quitoes. Those with hors- es should check with their veterinarians for vaccina- tions, and be sure to lush or replace the water in their troughs weekly. For more information and updates on West Nile, visit www.public.health. oregon.gov or call the Umatilla County Health Department at 541-278- 5432.