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A8 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Special Olympics celebrates athletes, supporters Hermiston Herald A handful of participants and supporters were rec- ognized during the Herm- iston/Pendleton Special Olympics Local Program #510 awards event. Athletes, coaches, vol- unteers and family mem- bers gathered May 23 at The Arc Building in Herm- iston to celebrate those who help make the program a success. Among those hon- ored were Coach of the Year, Kris Neustel; Busi- ness of the Year, Hermiston Drug & Gift; Volunteer of the Year, Cindy Middleton; Female Athlete of the Year, Jillian Smalley and Male Athlete of the Year, Tram- pus Jeffreys. Special Olympics pro- vides year-around athletic training and sports compe- titions for individuals with intellectual and develop- mental disabilities. To par- ticipate, athletes must be age 6 or older. There is no charge to participate. Local athletes are now focusing on training for golf, bocce and athletics (track and field). In addi- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017 COMMUNITY IN BRIEF Cello recital features area students CONTRIBUTED PHOTO An awards event honored athletes, volunteers and coaches of Hermiston/Pendleton Special Olympics Local Program #510 May 23 at The Arc Building in Hermiston. Pictured are Kristi Smalley, event announcer; Angela Schneider, local program coordinator, holding her son, Peyton, 16 months; Natalie Adams of Hermiston Drug & Gift; Cindy Middleton, volunteer of the year; head bowling coach Doris Boatright, who awarded Jillian Smalley with female athlete of the year; and Mark Smalley, head basketball coach. tion, they are collecting pledges for the annual walk-a-thon to help raise money for the local pro- gram. The fundraiser is Tuesday, June 20, at 6 p.m. at the track at Armand Lar- ive Middle School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston. For more information about Special Olympics programs, call Angela Schneider, local program coordinator, at 541-314- 0166. The public is invited to a cello recital featuring stu- dents of Loree McKenna. The free event is Thurs- day at 7 p.m. at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Matthew Estrada of Hermiston is among the performers. Pendleton students in- clude Elizabeth Zurbrick, Elijah Spencer, Owen Ea- sley, Sage Wyland, Paige Pitner, Ashtyn Larsen, Caleb Greenhalgh, Caleb Picken, Reilly Lovercheck, Kieric Speakman and Jenna Har- rison. Myrna Van Cleave is the accompanist. In addition, the Umatilla String Quartet will perform. Members are Tyler Simp- son, Ithea Engum Corrale, Kristen Gregg and Jenna Harrison. And, a cello quar- tet will play, which features Reilly Lovercheck, Caleb Picken, Ashtyn Larsen and Paige Pitner. For more information, call McKenna at 541-276- 4237. Running Hot and Walking Cold benefits those in need The Umatilla County Peer Support Network, in conjunction with Lifeways Inc. and Community Part- ners in Umatilla County, is heading up the Running Hot and Walking Cold 5K/10K run/walk. In its third year, the event is Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riv- erfront Park and Oxbow Trail, Hermiston. Registra- tion begins at 8 a.m. There is no set fee to participate, but participants are asked to make a donation of sup- plies for the Hermiston Warming & Cooling Sta- tion and Desert Rose Min- istries. Suggested items include cases of water, packaged cookies/crackers, laundry detergent, pre-packaged bleach, oatmeal, disinfec- tant wipes, paper products, creamer/sugar packets, fruit/soup cups, hand san- itizer, hand soap, play- ing cards, games, books, non-latex gloves, coloring books, crayons, flashlights, batteries, socks and DVDs. Donations can be brought the day of the event or can be dropped off at the Hermiston Peer Cen- ter at 1195 N. First Place Hermiston. In addition, for donation pick-up, call 541- 567-2536 extension 720. For more information, visit www.evenbrite.com and search “Running Hot and Walking Cold.” Dayle’s Birthday 1/2 Price Special starting at just In the East Oregonian/ Hermiston Herald Classifi ed Sections • Great deal to sell what you don’t want! • Got a rental? Place it here! *Private Party Only! Deadline is June 24, 2017 Call in or stop by the Pendleton or Hermiston offi ce to receive this special classifi ed pricing. 211 SE Byers, Pendleton 333 E Main, Hermiston Terri Briggs 1-800-962-2819 Things we want you to know: Limited-time offers, valid only while supplies last. Trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Smartphone Sale: New Postpaid Plan required. Retail Installment Contract and credit approval also required. A $25 Activation Fee applies. 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