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A14 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM FROM PAGE A1 WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 MELONS: continued from Page A1 are desert plants, which take in heat during the day to produce sugar as a source of energy. Not only are the days hot enough for melons around Hermiston, but cooler nights slow down the respiration process which allows the plants to retain all that sugar. Light, sandy soils also al- low water to ilter down deep to plant’s roots. The result is a sweet and juicy summertime treat. Jack Bellinger, of Bellinger Farms in Hermiston, said they started cutting melons off the vine last week, which are now available at their bistro on South Highway 395 and local produce stands. He said they’ll start shipping to stores across the Northwest lat- er this week, including the Portland and Seattle metro areas. The growing season this year has been hit and miss, Bellinger said, with some weeks top- ping out around 65 de- grees and others reaching triple-digits. That type of variation can inter- rupt watermelons while they’re growing, but he anticipates the crop will fare well over the next couple months. “The quality looks really good,” Bellinger said. “We’re cutting re- ally solid watermelons right now.” STAFF PHOTOS BY TAMMY MALGESINI Above: Alivia Wadkins, 5, Jake Wadkins, 5, Ariel Wadkins, 8, Aubrianna Wadkins, 8, and Kyle Ball, 10, enjoy Hawaiian shaved ice Saturday during Funfest. Kids reach out to high-ive drivers during the Outlaw Lawn-Dragsters races Saturday during Funfest. A number of people gather around a 1929 Ford Sedan owned by Gary Jones at Saturday’s Cool Rides Car Show at McKenzie Park in Hermiston. FUN: bears and moose to owls and bald eagles — in- cluding several elaborate continued from Page A1 The Outlaw Lawn-Dragsters out of New Plymouth, Idaho, brought their high-pow- ered mowers to Main Street. Kids lining the race lanes plugged their ears to muffle the high- pitched scream from the engines. However, they quickly reached out their hands to high-five drivers as they made their way back to the pit area. At the other end of Main Street, several chainsaw carvers added to the high decibel lev- els. Using logs, the artists created everything from benches. “It’s just a fun day,” Pedro said. Summer Gift s for everyone on your list! Put a smile on the heart with the power of flowers. HWY 395, HERMISTON 541-567-4305 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com