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A16 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM GAP continued from Page A1 “social capital” via involve- ment in things like sports and religious organizations. Closing the opportu- nity gap is the main goal for the aptly named Head Start. Programs it offers include parent education classes, home visits, matching grants for housing and preschool classes. “Our goal is to serve chil- dren and families to make sure they’re getting the best start,” Brenaman said. There are a lot of families out there that need help — according to the OCF report, 47 percent of Oregon’s chil- dren are being raised in fam- ilies at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line, which for a family of four is $48,000 a year. The makeup of the family unit makes a difference, too. More than one in three single-parent families is in poverty, for example, compared to less than one in 10 married-par- ent families. Head Start also offers parenting classes and sup- port groups open to anyone, regardless of income. Par- ents are taught to use their strengths to deal with things like discipline and bedtime routines in a healthy, devel- opmentally appropriate way for their children, and can network with other parents. Mary Lou Gutierrez offers cooking classes where parents and children learn to cook nutritious, low-cost meals together. “I’ll tell them this rec- BTW Continued from Page A1 • • • When the Riverside High School class of 2018 walks across the stage this Saturday to receive their high school diplomas, a group of nine classmates will be looking forward to another milestone. Less than two weeks after turning the tassel at the Boardman high school, Ruby Barrera, Abby Her- nandez, Kevin Madrigal, Misael Madrigal, Fabian Meza, Luis Olvera, Daniel Rodriguez, Brock Rosen and Andrew Sorensen will receive their Associ- ate of Arts Oregon Transfer degrees from Blue Moun- tain Community College. “This is a pretty amazing group of students. They rep- resent the student body pres- ident, athletic teams, the- ater, Key Club — they are involved in all aspects of our school,” said David Norton, Riverside principal. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 FROM A1 ipe only takes $8 or $10 to feed a family of six people and they’ll say, ‘What?!’,” she said. “Because they’re spending more than that on food that’s not even healthy.” Schools can help fill in the gaps for children who aren’t born into a financially stable home with two mar- ried, college-educated par- ents — the ideal, statisti- cally speaking, for reaching the middle class. Melody Bustillos, a coun- selor at Hermiston High School, said only about 14 percent of adults over 25 in Hermiston have a bachelor’s degree or above, so many students who are looking to pursue a college degree don’t necessarily have a par- ent who can give guidance from personal experience. “We basically assume all our kids need help,” she said. The high school has three clubs to help with that: Col- lege Club, which is open to any student interested in a post-secondary education; the College Savers club, which is income-based; and Generation College, for stu- dents who would be the first in their family to graduate from college. Last week the school brought seniors planning to study at Blue Mountain Community College this fall to BMCC’s Hermiston and Pendleton campuses, where students were given a tour by current BMCC students who answered questions about things like placement tests and online classes. Bustillos said Genera- tion College advisors are unique to most high school programs because they stick with students all the way through their college graduation. “It’s not enough to just get them accepted,” she said. “You can’t just turn them loose and figure every- thing’s OK.” The OCF found that chil- dren in Eastern Oregon counties tend to fare better than those on the west side of the state in moving up the income ladder, but Uma- tilla County and Morrow County are the exceptions to that rule. The report sug- gests that most Eastern Ore- gon children may have more upward mobility in part because of the social capi- tal piece. A 2006 study cited in the report called “The production of social capital in US counties” — which ranked social capital based on per-capita membership of civic organizations, reli- gious institutions and more — showed Wallowa County ranked the highest in the state on the social capital index. Umatilla and Morrow counties ranked on the lower end of the scale for the state. One organization in Hermiston created since then is Made to Thrive, a non- profit that provides at-risk children with the money, transportation, equipment and support needed to par- ticipate in extracurricular activities. Kriss Dammeyer, the nonprofit’s director, said she has seen children learn lifelong skills like anger management, networking and honoring commitments through sports. The seven boys and two girls are described as a com- petitive bunch. They have been pushing each other academically for the past few years. Norton and counselor Elizabeth Rosen have worked closely with the students. They are proud of what they have accom- plished and are committed to making it happen for many more Riverside students. The cooperation between the school and BMCC, Rosen said, has evolved and improved, making the pro- cess more streamlined. She also said there has been great support from the Morrow County Education Foun- dation, which pays for the majority of college credits for Riverside students, total- ing more than $100,000 for these seniors alone. • • • People are invited to a free class that’s designed to help anyone who cares for an aging Oregonian bet- ter understand the effects of Alzheimer’s and similar diseases. “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alz- heimer’s & Effective Com- munication Strategies” is Wednesday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room M-01 at Good Shep- herd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. It’s appropriate for individ- uals who provide care for an aging family member or loved one, as well as those who work in professional caregiver settings, public safety or social work. Offered through Oregon Care Partners, the class will focus on care for those with memory loss, demen- tia or Alzheimer’s. For more information or to register, visit www.oregoncarepart- ners.com For questions, contact 1-800-930-6851 or info@oregoncarepartners. com. ——— You can submit items for our weekly By The Way col- umn by emailing your tips to editor@hermistonher- ald.com. Gladys West Graham (far left) stands with the other students in her Hermiston High School class of nine which graduated in 1918. 100 continued from Page A1 In a scrapbook created by Gladys, she labeled a picture of her along with two friends, “Hermiston Peaches.” “It’s so ironic because Peach is kind of my nick- name,” Emily said. “My family said I look peachy all the time. My friends just started calling me that.” Donning her purple graduation gown, Emily’s long brown hair flowed in the wind while recently standing under the concrete archway of the old Herm- iston Union High School. The site, located on East Ridgeway Avenue and Sec- ond Street, also is where the old Sandstone Build- ing once stood. According to files reviewed by Bri- ana Cortaberria, Hermiston School District executive assistant to the superinten- dent and board, the build- ing served as Hermiston Standard High School from 1908-1937. An interest in education apparently has been passed down through the genera- tions. As part of the family lore, it was said that Gladys longed to attend school and could often be found hang- ing around the building. “I guess Gladys used to sit on the steps of the school before she was old enough to go,” said Heidi Mar- vin, Emily’s mother. “And Emily always loved school and couldn’t wait to go.” Lee’s sister, Suzie Sams, said Gladys only got in trouble one time while attending school. As a third grader, she was acting out in class and was sent to the principal’s office. After that, she would visit the principal on her own. “She loved going to the principal’s office because she could read books,” STAFF PHOTOS BY KATHY ANEY Emily Marvin holds the framed Hermiston High School diploma earned by her great-great-grandmother Gladys West Graham. Emily will graduate from HHS 100 years after Gladys. Suzie said. Emily said her only visits to the principal’s office have been to receive awards. “I’m a pretty good kid,” she said with a laugh. Gladys was born in Superior, Iowa, to Adora and John Sherwin West. She was the youngest of four children. Gladys’ fam- ily headed to Hermiston by train in 1908 — lured by the promise of job oppor- tunities through the Uma- tilla Reclamation Project, which implemented irriga- tion and hydropower proj- ects throughout the region. As her graduation from high school neared, Gladys had another important mile- stone on the horizon — her upcoming wedding to Ver- lin Graham. According to family stories, her father wasn’t too keen on the idea. “They had to call Sher- iff Til Taylor to provide protection,” Lee said. “He didn’t want his daughter marrying the son of a Meth- odist minister.” Emily was born in Walla Walla, Washington, to Heidi and Brandon Mar- vin. She is the middle child with two other sisters. She has lived in Hermiston her entire life. Her future plans include moving to Corvallis where she will study hospital- ity and business manage- ment at Oregon State Uni- versity. After being active in DECA, serving as the chief executive officer of the student store and taking nearly every business class Hermiston offers, Emily is looking forward to further- ing her education with the ultimate goal of owning her own line of luxury hotels. “The campus is beauti- ful and the college of busi- ness accepted me, so it kind of worked out rather nicely,” she said. Rather peachy. "Scram ble for Scholarships" Friday, June 8th 1pm Shotgun Start Big River Golf Course - Umatilla Golfers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the 25 th annual "Scramble for Scholarships" golf tournament. Four person teams can sign up together or individual pairings can be made by the tournament committee. Your $70 entry fee covers green fees, a box lunch, and BBQ dinner, and makes a charitable donation to the foundation to use in awarding scholarships for local health care students. Join us by registering at scrambleforscholarships.eventbrite.com or by calling 541-667-3405. Entry deadline is June 6th. Great prize holes and Hole-in-one on #1 & #9 wins a new car sponsored by Tom Denchel Ford and Hermiston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! CEU credits available! McKay Creek Estates THE BASICS & EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES DATE Wednesday, June 6 TIME 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LOCATION REGISTER We need to talk about your driving. Driving represents freedom and independence for people of all ages. Asking an aging parent to hand over their keys can be a difficult and emotional conversation, even when safety is the main concern. Good Shepherd Health Care System 610 NW 11th St., Conference Room 2 Hermiston, OR 97838 • How do I start the conversation? These class is free, but registration is required. To register, call 800-272-3900. • When is the right time to bring it up? • How will they react? The Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter is pleased to present these back-to-back community classes in Hermiston: “The Basics” and “Effective Communication Strategies.” In the first class, you’ll learn about Alzheimer’s disease detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease and treatment. In the second class, you’ll explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. An education program by the Presented in collaboration with This could be one of the most challenging talks you’ll have with your loved one. We’re here to help. Visit TheyDeserveTheBest.com to learn more about transitioning your loved one from driver to passenger. McKay Creek Estates 1601 Southgate Pl. Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 704-7146 www.PrestigeCare.com
