COMMENTARY • RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016
HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A7
Feeding my shoe addiction
DEATH NOTICES
Elizabeth A. ‘Beth’ Daniels
I
am the proud owner of two
new pairs of Nike shoes.
I’m absolutely thrilled with
the Nike Free Connect. Released
in June of this year — shoes have
release dates just like albums,
who knew? — I got the luores-
cent yellow ones with black ac-
cents. A co-worker said my feet
look like victims of assault by a
highlighter. Whatever, they are
sweet and so comfortable. They
provide all the pleasures of walk-
ing barefoot, but without the risk
of stepping on goatheads.
The other pair is the 2016 ver-
sion of the women’s Air Max. I
have a past model and really liked
them, so the new and improved
model caught my eye. They are
like walking on a cushion of air
… hmmm, maybe that’s why
they have “air” in their name.
My quest to go on a Nike
shopping excursion started when
I was watching the Summer
Umatilla
Feb. 17, 1930-Oct. 16, 2016
Elizabeth A. “Beth” Daniels, 86, of
Umatilla died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016,
in Hermiston. She was born Feb. 17,
1930, in Sunnyside, Wash. A private
family celebration will be held. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of ar-
rangements. Sign the online guest book
at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
David P. Marin
Umatilla
Feb. 24, 1998-Oct. 10, 2016
David P. Marin, 18, of Umatilla died
Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at his home.
He was born Feb. 24, 1998, in Ventura,
Calif. A celebration of life service will
be held Monday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. at
Burns Mortuary chapel in Hermiston.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
care of arrangements. Sign the online
guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com
Olympics. I was salivating over hook me up. I’ve never even met
all the awesome gear.
Sean Alvey, but he was a trooper
However, my pocketbook and took care of the details.
doesn’t always agree with my
Pepsi or Coke, Ducks or Bea-
wants and needs — yes, needs. A vers, beer or wine, Nike or Adi-
woman can never have too many das — people often have their
shoes. Besides that, for
own preferences. I’ve been
some cruel reason my feet
a fan of Nike dating back
grew in the past few years
to my high school days
and many of my shoes
when I bought my irst
don’t it anymore.
pair.
I had heard that people
From a very young age
can sometimes get passes
my mom and pops taught
to shop at the Nike Com-
me to set goals and work
pany Store — the privilege Tammy
toward them. I got a job
comes with a 50 percent Malgesini at the Coos Bay Library,
MY
discount. I had no idea INSIDE
initially making less than
SHOES
how common folks could
$2 an hour. I had to shelve
obtain one of the passes, so
a lot of books and wait on
I expressed my desire on a Face- numerous patrons before I earned
book post.
enough to buy those beautiful
Within a short period of time, white leather high tops with Ni-
Martin Alvey, one of my old high ke’s signature red swoosh.
school buddies, sent me a private
Fast-forward 40 years and
message saying his son worked there I was at Nike’s headquar-
for Nike and could probably ters in Beaverton. There was a
line outside the store and after
waiting 10 minutes I got through
the door. Then, reminiscent of
the winding lines at popular rides
at Disneyland, there was another
line to check my ID before I was
granted entry into the Nike king-
dom.
When I walked through the
doors, it was a feast for the eyes
… and feet. Despite my desire
to snatch up dozens of pairs of
shoes and other merchandise,
I settled on two pairs. And, just
for good measure, I threw in a
six-pack of Nike Dri-FIT socks
for my husband. Don’t judge me
— his feet haven’t outgrown his
shoes.
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Tammy Malgesini is the com-
munity editor. Her column, In-
side my Shoes, includes general
musings about life. Contact her
at tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Umatilla school
board supports bond
I am writing in support
of the Umatilla School Dis-
trict bond measure on the
November ballot. This bond
will allow the district to make
needed improvements at all
three schools in Umatilla —
McNary Elementary, Clara
Brownell Middle School and
Umatilla High School.
As a parent of two chil-
dren at McNary, I would like
to highlight the needs at the
school. This school was built
in the 1970s. It has been well
maintained by district staff,
but at this point needs to have
the roof replaced and to have
new heating and cooling con-
trols installed in order to be
more eficient and to save
the district money long term.
However, the biggest chal-
lenge at McNary is the caf-
eteria. The school currently
runs just under 700 students
through the single cafeteria
for breakfast and again at
lunchtime. A snack and din-
ner are also provided to those
students who participate in
the district after-school pro-
gram. The kitchen is small
and outdated. If the bond is
approved by voters, an en-
tire new cafeteria would be
built at McNary — this is the
most important project at this
school that bond funds would
address.
The Umatilla school bond
will NOT increase taxes for
Umatilla citizens, the new
bonds are estimated to con-
tinue the same tax rate of the
current bonds, just longer.
Also, if voters approve the
bond, the Umatilla School
District will receive an ad-
ditional $4 million from the
state of Oregon for district
projects.
I encourage the Umatilla
Community to vote YES on
G O O D
this school bond — to protect
our students, to protect our
educational investments and
send a clear message that the
Umatilla community is dedi-
cated to quality education.
TOBY CRANSON
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER AND
PARENT
Our district staff has done
a wonderful job of maintain-
ing our buildings, but there
comes a time when funds are
needed for capital improve-
ments.
There are two really great
things about this bond. One is
that it will NOT increase tax-
es for Umatilla citizens, the
new bonds are estimated to
continue the same tax rate for
the current bonds, just longer.
The second great thing is if
voters approve the bond, the
Umatilla School District will
receive an additional $4 mil-
lion from the state of Oregon
for district projects. This op-
portunity will not come again
from the state for a long time,
if ever, and is a great beneit
to the district — essentially
receiving a free $4 million.
TRAVIS EYNON
SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR
The Umatilla School Dis-
trict is a small, rural district,
but there are really great
things going on. We have an
amazing after school program
which focuses on STEM —
Science, Technology, Engi-
neering and Math — where
students are learning all types
of hands-on skills in these
areas. The Umatilla School
District also has a renowned
robotics program, with teams
consistently competing and
winning across our region
and across the nation. Stu-
dents who graduate from
Umatilla are also doing great
things. One of our 2015 grad-
uates won the coveted Gates
S H E P H E R D
Millennium Scholarship and
is currently attending Dart-
mouth College.
The Umatilla School Dis-
trict has dedicated teachers
and staff who are doing a
wonderful job of educating
our students, but our students
and their educators deserve
school facilities that are func-
tioning properly and updated.
Our district staff have done
a wonderful job of maintain-
ing our buildings, but there
comes a time when funds are
needed for capital improve-
ments. Now is the time for
voters in our community to
approve the school bond and
make these investments pos-
sible.
LESLY CLAUSTRO-SANGUINO
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
I would like to address
the needs at Umatilla High
School. This school contin-
ues to be the lagship building
of the district. Built in 1999,
the high school is a beautiful
facility, serving our students
well. However, the roof must
be replaced, and updating the
HVAC systems and controls
will allow our high school to
remain in top condition for
years to come. If approved
by voters, the bond will com-
plete these projects; otherwise
the school will have to ind
other funds in the district bud-
get. Investing in these needed
capital improvements now
will ensure that our elementa-
ry and middle school students
will still get to enjoy a won-
derful high school building
when they are older.
JON LORENCE
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
Trump threats show he
is unit to lead
election can be. The second
debate shows us that Hillary
Clinton’s opposition for the
presidency will stop at noth-
ing to be elected. Threats of
jail in the debate for Hillary
if he is elected. This is a new
low even for this person. Is
our country a third world ba-
nana republic? I believe we
are still a democracy!
If he is elected there will
not be a Sen., Joe Biden to
pass protective legislation
for women and girls. Wom-
en’s rights are human rights
as Hillary Clinton said in her
speech in Beijing 20 years
ago. These rights are worth
protecting now as they were
then. We are not chattels or
objects owned by anyone, we
have the same rights at this
time due to our long line of
Presidents including Presi-
dent Barack Obama who sup-
ports the rights of all of our
citizens.
We have, in Hillary Clin-
ton the most qualiied person
to become President. She is a
caring, serious, steadfast per-
son that has plans and policies
to work for a better tomorrow.
She will get the job done for
us all. Please VOTE!
Hillary Clinton for pres-
ident — we are stronger to-
gether
JAN BEITEL
UMATILLA
Lehnert is sherif
for the future
My friend’s nine-year-old
granddaughter shared she
hated school. “Why?” they
pleaded. But before she could
answer, many reasons were
presented to her, allowing
her the opportunity to relect
upon her blessings.
Finally, when pressed on
why she now hated school,
she rolled her eyes and said,
“I’m in the class with all the
addicts’ kids.” She went on in
her nine-year-old viewpoint
to explain how disruptive and
chaotic too many classmates’
lives were. Her grade is very
different than past, and will it
be better in the future?
Sheriff Terry Rowan
states on his website “It’s not
in me to take a back seat; I
have a desire to serve and
make the community safer.”
However, you look at
Umatilla County, it is not
safer. Especially it is not safer
for children. Since 2006, our
county has had a very visible
meth and opioid issue. We
have policies and agencies
that must be transparent
and up to date. We deserve
someone who has the
collective support of police
agencies, not just board
memberships. We deserve
someone who will question
misspending.
Change is the law of life.
We could spend time looking
to the past or present but
we will be certain to miss
the future. And the future
is our children. Please vote
for Ryan Lehnert. He is the
children’s sheriff’s candidate.
Back seat or front seat, it
doesn’t matter if the vehicle
is headed off a cliff. Not only
does Umatilla County need
a new driver, it needs Ryan
Lehnert to stand up, not sit
down as the new sheriff.
CAROL MCMULLIN
HERMISTON
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