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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Zane Davis soars with new Eagle Scout rank HERMISTON HERALD Zane Davis will cele- brate achieving the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America during an Eagle Scout court of honor. The Hermiston High School student is the son of Chad and Trish Davis. He is a member of Troop 654, chartered by the Hermiston First Christian Church. Open to family and friends, the event is Satur- day at 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. To earn the rank, partic- ipants must earn 21 merit badges and show leader- ship by planning, devel- oping, and completing a community service project. According to the organi- zation’s website, approxi- mately 6 percent of all Boy Scouts attain the rank. For his project, Da- vis built a kiosk board at McKenzie Park for the city of Hermiston. The Scout expressed appreciation to Hendon Construction for donating the materials. In addition to Scouting, Davis is active in FFA, 4-H CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Zane Davis of Hermiston built a kiosk board at McKenzie Park for his Eagle Scout project. A court of honor is Saturday at the Hermiston First Christian Church. and New Hope Community Church. He would like to attend Wyoming Tech with hopes of becoming a high performance diesel me- chanic and a commercial truck mechanic For more information about the Boy Scouts of America, visit www.scout- ing.org. Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 42 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 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. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 COMMUNITY 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 CHiPs star Erik Estrada revs up live game show By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor Best known for his role as Frank “Ponch” Poncherel- lo from 1977-83 on NBC’s “CHiPs,” Erik Estrada is cruising into Eastern Or- egon to host a live game show at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. Enthusiastic about the event that guarantees more than $35,000 in cash and free game play, fans will have a chance to win mon- ey and see Estrada during “America’s Greatest Game Shows.” The shows are Sat- urday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Rivers Event Center at the casino, which is lo- cated off Highway 331 near Interstate 84 at Exit 216, Mission. “It’s a blast up there,” Estrada said about hosting the show. “Plus, someone will have a chance to win $100,000.” People can earn entries for an opportunity to be in the audience the rest of the week by playing games at the casino. Drawings for seats are Thursday and Fri- day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Contestants will be picked from the audience. Early on, Estrada want- ed to be a New York City policeman. However, he got sidetracked when a girl in the school’s drama club caught his eye. “The next thing you know, I started chasing the acting career,” Estrada said. “Then I got lucky to play a cop on TV.” Over the years, the ac- tor has had opportunities to help kids in a big way. Downplaying being re- ferred to as a role model, Estrada said “It’s my pas- sion.” In real life, the man who once played a cop on TV has worked with law enforcement agencies to help keep kids safe online. Recently, he was sworn in CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Fans can meet “CHiPs” star Erik Estrada, who is the live host for “America’s Greatest Game Shows” Saturday at Wildhorse Resort & Casino. as a reserve offi cer with the St. Anthony Police De- partment in Idaho — and it wasn’t merely a publicity stunt. Among the programs Estrada has been involved with are the Safe Surfi n’ Foundation and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The projects aim to protect children from sexual predators who prowl chat rooms and so- cial media sites in search of their next victim. “They will take time to groom kids ... the bad guy is only a click away on your phone or computer,” he said. Estrada has been involved with “America’s Greatest Game Shows” for a couple of years. It features many of the familiar game show clas- sics — with a twist. Contes- tants and audience members will have fun, Estrada said, with “The NOT So Newly- wed Game” and “Dancing With Yourself.” And, the best part, Estra- da said, “Everyone wins.” For more information about America’s Greatest Game Shows,” visit www. americasgreatestgame- shows.com. IN BRIEF Hospital auxiliary announces preview sale Agape House shares warmth with coat distribution The annual Christmas Preview Sale of the Good Shepherd Medical Center Gift Shop will provide hol- iday bargains. A fundraiser for the hospital auxiliary, money is raised to help provide scholarships for those pur- suing a medical career and needed equipment at Good Shepherd. The sale fea- tures a 10 percent discount Thursday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospi- tal’s pharmacy lobby, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. June Rosenberg said the sale has gifts for every- one and encourages peo- ple to do their Christmas shopping early. For more information, contact jun- er1942@gmail.com. As the temperature be- gins to dip, Agape House will distribute winter coats and apparel for those in need. In addition, low-in- come single parents or couples with children can register for Christmas as- sistance. A Winter Coat Sharing Day is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Agape House, 500 Harper Road, Hermiston. Also, another distribution event is Tues- day, Nov. 1. Items are lim- ited to one coat for each family member, while supplies last. In addition, other winter accessories or apparel items may be available. Registration for Christ- mas baskets will be tak- en during the giveaway events. The Christmas as- sistance includes food and gifts during the holiday season. To register for the Christmas assistance program, people need to bring proof of income (pay stubs, Oregon Em- ployment Department documents or 2015 tax information). Also, identi- fi cation must be presented for each family member. For children, school re- cords, immunization re- cords or a document that identifi es the household makeup are acceptable — this could include let- ters from the Department of Human Services or the Social Security Adminis- tration. Winter apparel is still being accepted for the giveaway events. The items should be new or gently used. They can be dropped off at Agape House. For more information, call 541-567-8774. Solo show features J.D. 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