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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 COMMUNITY IN BRIEF Cabin Fever thaws winter blues Christmas party features gift exchange By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor After a bone-chilling cold holiday season, John Wambeke & Friends pro- vide a welcome reprieve — ushering in 2017 with a pair of Cabin Fever shows. The annual event heats up with music, laughter and lots of familiar faces. In- stead of whistling while he works, Wambeke dreams up acts and sketches for the yearly concert. “You can tell I have way too much time to think,” he said with an exuberant laugh. “My job is too easy.” Washing windows, the Hermiston man said, doesn’t require the use of many brain cells. The re- sult — his creative juices have lots of time to simmer while climbing ladders and wielding a squeegee. Wambeke likens Cabin Fever to “The Carol Burnett Show” meets “Hee Haw.” And, there will be lots of pickin’ and grinnin’ as the in- ner workings of Wambeke’s mind unfolds on stage. Among the cast of char- acters Wambeke has assem- bled over the years is Joe Lindsay. Wambeke is con- vinced the Lexington farmer is cut from the same cloth. Lindsay, Wambeke said, is known for his cra- zy songs. Participating in a handful of the Cabin Fever shows, he said Lindsay has carved out a niche. “He’s the king of com- A gift exchange is planned during the Herm- iston Elks White Elephant Christmas Party. Those who attend should bring a wrapped gift. Upon arrival, be sure to get a ticket for the gift exchange. The party is tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. at the lodge, 480 E. Main St., Hermiston. Dinner will be available before- hand at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 541-567-6923. CONTRIBUTED BY LUKES PHOTOS mercials,” Wambeke said. Lindsay highlights the event sponsors during short vignettes — which, Wam- beke said, provides a fun and memorable way to say thanks to those that support the show. Among the show’s re- turnees are Corey Cool- ey, Jimmy Creason, Eric Jepsen, Luke Basile and the Frazer Wambeke Trio, which includes Frazer Wambeke (piano/guitar/ vocals), Juan Hernandez (bass) and Derek Munson (drums). Of course, Cabin Fever wouldn’t be compete with- out Thelma and Eunice. Wambeke and Pat Ward don wigs for their recurring sketch as the quirky spin- sters. The 2017 show catch- es up with the duo as they stage a cooking show. Let’s just say they have a blast when Eunice uses too much rum in the rum cake A newcomer to the Cabin Fever stage, Dylan Ditchen is one of Wambeke’s music students. Playing by ear, Wambeke said the 11-year- old is “a heck of a piano player.” In its ninth year, Cabin Fever options include a pair of Dutch oven dinner shows, or guests can choose to at- tend the show only. Tickets for the dinner, which are $38 each, are limited. Wambeke encourages people to buy tickets early to ensure a spot HERMISTON HERALD Carrillo Alvarez sports. “These students are known by their teachers and friends for their com- mitment to excellence. We are excited and honored that a program like Wen- dy’s High School Heisman is also recognizing their hard work,” said Bob Lor- ence, UHS principal. Since 1994, the fast food chain and the Heisman Trophy Trust have honored more than 600,000 high school se- niors who share Wendy’s values of giving back to their communities, treat- ing people with respect, Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 50 Gary L. West | Editor • gwest@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4532 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Jayati Ramakrishnan | Reporter • jramakrishnan@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4534 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 continuing education and excelling on the athletic fi eld. The program was cre- ated by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas more than two decades ago. His goal is to encourage students to fi nish high school and attend college. For more information, visit www. WendysHeisman.com 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. Choose from 16 different 2016/2017 models with APR % 0 60 OR up to also includes: 2016 Corolla 2017 Corolla IM 2017 Camry 2017 Camry Hybrid 2017 Prius V 2016 Prius C 2016 Avalon 2016 Avalon Hybrid 2016 Yaris 2017 Yaris iA 2017 Sienna 2016 RAV4 2017 RAV4 A fourth grade class at Aviston Elementary School, located in south- ern Illinois, is learning about the United Sates and is hoping area residents will provide information about Eastern Oregon. The class is studying about climates, natural resources and highlights from towns across the nation. The kids recently sent a letter asking Herm- iston Herald readers to send postcards, souve- nirs or anything else they would like to the class. Located about 35 miles west of St. Louis, Missou- ri, Aviston’s population is around 2,000. To add to the children’s learning experience, send information to: Fourth grade at Aviston Elemen- tary, 350 S. Hull St., Avis- ton, IL 62216. A special candlelight and communion worship service will be held at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. The family Christmas Eve event is Saturday at 6 p.m. at the church, 1520 W Orchard Ave., Herm- iston. There is no church service planned on Sun- day — Christmas Day. If sign language inter- pretation is needed for at the dinner table for a de- licious meal cooked up by Sharon’s Sweet Treats. For those whose pocketbooks are lacking after holiday spending, show-only tickets are $15. Tickets are available for Saturday, Jan. 14, and Saturday, Jan. 21. Both shows are at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. For the din- ner event, the doors open at 5:30 p.m. Show-only guests are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. Tickets are available at Cottage Flowers, 1725 N. First St., Hermiston. For more information, call 541- 567-4305 or search Face- book for “Cabin Fever.” for Illinois students seek Hermiston tidbits Nazarene church sets Christmas Eve service John Wambeke and Eric Jepsen perform during a past Cabin Fever show. This year’s concerts are Jan. 14 and 21 at the Hermiston Conference Center. Umatilla students sizzle with Wendy’s program Jeira Carrillo and Sal- vador Alvarez stand out for their hard work and passion in the classroom and community. The two Umatilla High School seniors were re- cently recognized in the Wendy’s High School Heisman program, which requires students to main- tain a GPA of 3.0 or high- er, exhibit leadership qualities and participate in the service, call 541-567- 3677. For more infor- mation about scheduled activities, visit www. hermistonnazarene.org. 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