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A14 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM FUNFEST continued from Page A1 The couple has had several other classic cars, including a 1964 Falcon Sprint, a 1961 Ford Fair- lane, and a 1940 Ford pick- up, which Lyle said was his favorite. For Russ and Tammi Lynch, the car they had on display is a piece of person- al history. “My grandfather bought it brand new in 1958,” said Russ of the red and white Ford Country Sedan. “He drove it till he was 92. Then he came back from break- fast one morning, got out of the car, and he passed away.” Russ ended up with the car, and has had it for about 20 years. The couple tries to maintain the car just as it was, repainting it in its orig- inal colors and restoring the front seat, which had a hole where Russ’ grandfather used to sit. “It’s only got 68,000 miles on it,” Russ said. “It reminds me of him when I drive it.” The car club also gave out some awards, including one for a car manufactured in each decade, as well as the “Police Chief’s Award” or, according to the emcee, the car least likely to get out of town without a ticket. The best of show award went to Chip Chapman, with his 1941 Willys Roadster. MAIOCCO continued from Page A1 The interim superinten- dent will come in at a time when the board is evaluat- ing how to move forward with a new bond measure, after the most recent one failed on the May ballot. The board has collected comments from the com- munity, and plans to look at when to come back with a new bond proposal. “Obviously it’s going to New life for lawn mowers On Main Street, vehi- cles of another type drew a crowd. The Outlaw Lawn Drag- sters took over a block of the street on Saturday to stir up a little excitement. “It fulfills your need for speed,” said James Buchan- an, a Boise, Idaho resident who has traveled to the Fun- fest for several years to race. Buchanan and his 17-year-old son, Dakota, were two of five racers on Saturday. The two enjoy working on their vehicles, which, at this point, are lawnmower in name only. “You use motorcycle or snowmobile motors,” Bu- chanan said. “Basically the name is just for how it used to be.” Buchanan said he spent about $2,000 on his vehicle, and it has been running for 10 years. The Outlaw Lawn Drag- sters have about 15 active team members, and host rac- es around the region: Boise and New Plymouth, Idaho; Dayton and Yakima, Wash- ington; and in Pilot Rock. “The speeds they reach within an eighth of a mile are commensurate with what they reach with the big cars,” said Bob Middleton, who usually watches the races with his wife Carol and their grandson, Rian. “They’re doing 70 or better.” Lisa Olson, the only change things in terms of the fact that (Maiocco) is gone, but I think we’re in a position where we’ll con- tinue to look at the actions we have in terms of the bond,” said Karen Sher- man, board chair. “Wheth- er Dr. Maiocco is with us or not, we will take a look and see what we need to do in terms of making the bond more palatable.” Sherman also said she didn’t think the question of familiarity with the bond issues would affect the WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 FROM PAGE A1 Also on Main Street, kids played and adults browsed the many vendor shops set up, both local and out-of- town merchants. Patsy Dickinson was sell- ing brightly colored bird- houses and planters, con- structed by her 87-year-old father, Dean, in his wood- shop. Many of the pieces were painted to look like watermelons. Caitlin Hunsaker was at the event for the second time with her business, Painted Mountain Henna. This was Melissa Littrell’s first year at the event, selling her own paint- ings. “It’s a home hobby,” she said. “I use acrylic paint, and just do a bunch of inspira- tional messages.” For the first time, the Eastern Oregon Arts Show merged with Funfest, hop- ing to add something to both events. The show was held in a tent in front of city hall, just across from the Hermis- ton Farmer’s Market. “We have a little less than we had last year,” said Mary Corp of the Desert Arts Council, which orga- nized the event. “Some of the usual artists didn’t show this year, but we have some new artists, and it’s really a strong show.” A new component this year was the show’s youth division, featuring art from students ages 13 to 18. The show was juried by Roberta Lavadour, the director of the Pendleton Center of the Arts, and the best in show prize was awarded to Andi Aldrich for the photograph entitled “The Next Generation,” of a row of birds sitting on a fence. Just outside the tent, the Hermiston Farmer’s Mar- ket was in full swing, with several local farms rep- resented, as well as some unique additions. Cayla Barthel and Tammy On- tiveros of Flowingroots Farm were selling lettuce and basil grown in an aqua- ponics system — meaning the plants were not grown in mud, but in water. On the main stage at the corner of Second and Main streets, crowds enjoyed the sounds of the Bram Brata Steel Band from the Tri-Cit- ies, the antics of a mime clown, and an auction. The event ended around 3 p.m., but at 4, there was a new attraction — the Around the World in One Fun Day event, which high- lighted various cultures with performances, food and informational booths. board’s choice for an inter- im superintendent. “I don’t know that we would look specifically for someone to focus on just that part of it,” she said. “We’re looking for someone who can continue the vision of the district. I don’t see us as narrowing in just on that point. The bond is part of that, but it’s not necessarily the moving force.” Sherman said the board still has much to discuss, but at this point, they’re thinking the bond will be re-submitted to the public in two years. “But that’s a rough esti- mate,” she said. “We need to look at what the surveys tell us, look at the econom- ic impact in the next year or so. Two years down the road is a strong possibility, but we haven’t discussed it yet.” Maiocco noted that once he returns, the interim superintendent may still be able to have a place within the district. When former woman racing on Saturday, had a pink drag racer she and her husband built. She has been racing for 17 years, and is from New Plymouth, Idaho. “It’s just bragging rights,” she said. “It used to be more competitive, but now it’s just all in fun.” Funfest BTW dation of Oregon recent- ly presented a $25,000 grant to Domestic Vio- lence Services. Serving Umatilla and Morrow counties, the program is in its 40th year of providing ser- vices to survivors of sex- ual, domestic and dating violence, and stalking — providing services in both English and Span- ish. Domestic Violence Services staffs a 24-hour crisis line (800-833-1161) and operates emergen- cy shelters and advocacy centers in Hermiston and Pendleton. In addition, it has part-time advocacy centers in Boardman and Milton-Freewater. The program provides individual and group support, court accompa- niment, transportation, safety planning and life skills classes. For more information, contact ex- ecutive director Kathryn Chaney at 541-276-3322, kathryn@dvs-or.org or visit www.dvs-or.org. • • • You can submit items for our weekly By The Way column by emailing your tips to Gary L. West, editor of the Hermis- ton Herald, at editor@ hermistonherald.com or share them on social media using the hashtag #HHBTW. Follow the Hermiston Herald on Twitter at @Hermiston- Herald. continued from Page A1 Kerri Potts has been saving lives and proper- ty in the district and sur- rounding communities for more than two decades. The Umatilla woman be- gan her career as a vol- unteer firefighter with the district April 1, 1997. She subsequently was certified as an emergency medical technician to work on the ambulance. Today, in addition to fulfilling her volunteer role as an EMT Intermediate and firefight- er, she also works as an registered nurse for the Good Shepherd Health Care System. On behalf of the fire distric, Rob Tooley, as- sistant chief and training officer, announced the milestone — congratulat- ing and thanking Potts for her 20 years of volunteer service. The Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District is a primarily volunteer fire department serving the city of Umatilla and surrounding areas. They also provide quick re- sponse medical services in conjunction with Uma- tilla County Fire District 1. For more information, including how to become a volunteer, visit www. umatillafire.org. • • • The Women’s Foun- house,” he said. “I certain- ly look forward to coming back.” Board members wished Maiocco well during his absence. “Thank you for your service,” said Jason Mid- dleton. The board will begin accepting applications this week. The district will hold its next work session July 24 at the Hermiston School District office, 305 SW 11th Street, Hermis- ton. director of special pro- grams Jon Mishra, left at the end of this school year, Maiocco said he did not fill that position, but kept it in the budget. “It’s likely we’ll be able to keep that position, so there’s some security with that (interim role) as well,” he said. 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