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WEDNESDAy, MAy 1, 2019
Adventuretime digs in with cleanup project
Members of the Adventuretime program dug
in to help with a project of giving back to the
community.
The activity was held in conjunction with a focus
on Earth Day, said Deborah George, who facilitates
the group through the Hermiston Public Library.
The Adventuretime volunteers assisted Hermiston
Parks & Recreation employees with an April 17
cleanup effort at Hermiston Family Aquatic Center.
The group, which includes students and adults
with developmental disabilities, meets Wednesdays
from 2-3 p.m. at the library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
They participate in themed programs, story times
and activities.
For more information about Adventuretime, call
the library at 541-567-2882 or visit www.hermis-
tonlibrary.us.
Photo contributed by Cecili Longhorn
Photo contributed by Deborah George
Adventuretime program participants helped Hermiston Parks
& Recreation employees with an April 17 cleanup project at the
Hermiston Family Aquatic Center.
Domestic Violence Services steps out with awareness event
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
Beth Harrington of Irri-
gon had multiple reasons
for participating in Satur-
day’s “In Her Shoes” fund-
raiser and awareness event
for Domestic Violence
Services.
In her role as the resource
development
coordina-
tor with the United Way of
Umatilla & Morrow Coun-
ties, Harrington recently
toured the domestic vio-
lence shelter in Pendleton.
The visit, she said, was part
of the funding allocation
process for United Way.
Impressed with their
services, utilization of
resources and their facil-
ities, Harrington wanted
to support their fundrais-
ing event. In addition, Har-
rington said she is a survi-
vor of domestic violence.
That experience, she said,
gives her an understand-
ing as to why some women
(and men) don’t imme-
diately share about their
abuse. Harrington recalls
police officers asking her if
she was being abused or if
she was safe.
“I wasn’t prepared to
share my story yet,” she
said. “I was ashamed and I
didn’t want people to think
I was a failure.”
Despite blustery winds,
nearly three dozen people
Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini
Amy Spinden, center, of Domestic Violence Services talks
with Rosanna Valet and Cody Chase, participants of “In Her
Shoes” Saturday at the Oxbow Trail, Hermiston.
participated in the expe-
riential walk held at the
Oxbow Trail in Hermiston.
Amy Spinden, an advo-
cate with Domestic Vio-
lence Services, said “In
Her Shoes” is designed
to help participants grasp
greater insight on what vic-
tims are faced with — not
just the impact of the actual
violence, but the deci-
sion-making processes and
barriers they face.
“I think the emotional
reaction to the situation
helps people with their
understanding,” she said.
Cody Chase also was
participating in the event
for a couple of reasons.
While he lives in Kenne-
wick, Chase works locally
with the treatment court
program.
“I’m just trying to sup-
port people having healthy
relationships,” he said.
In addition, Chase is
focusing on activities that
benefit his overall health.
Prior to “In Her Shoes,” he
participated in Good Shep-
herd Health Care System’s
Steps to Success.
The fun run/walk, also
held at the Oxbow Trail,
was supporting Domes-
tic Violence Services and
the local Special Olympics
program — while also pro-
viding messages of encour-
agement to participants. On
a livestream video, Chase
shared about his commit-
ment to a healthier life-
style, sharing that he’s lost
about 80 pounds in the past
year.
More than just a walk,
“In Her Shoes” participants
received scenarios and then
advanced through stations
while making “decisions”
based on information and
resources available to them.
The exercise helps show
barriers victims might face.
Activities like “In Her
Shoes” are important, Har-
rington said, for both adults
and teenagers. Jeanne
Bedolla, an advocate and
project coordinator with
Domestic Violence Ser-
vices, agreed, saying that
knowledge about poten-
tial warning signs can help
in preventing the cycle of
abuse.
A nonprofit organiza-
tion, Domestic Violence
Services has served Uma-
tilla and Morrow coun-
ties for more than 40 years.
In addition to shelters in
Pendleton and Hermiston,
it maintains a 24-hour cri-
sis line (800-833-1161) and
provides support services
for men, women and chil-
dren impacted by domestic
violence or sexual assault.
For more information
about the organization, vol-
unteer opportunities or how
to provide support,” con-
tact 541-276-3322, volun-
teer@dvs-or.org or visit
www.dvs-or.org.
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Kids get a close look of farm equipment during Trucks,
Tractors and Trees April 24 in Stanfield.
Stanfield showcases
‘big boy toys’
More than 300 people
participated in the recent
Trucks, Tractors and Trees.
The April 24 event held in
Stanfield was presented by
the Stanfield Public Library
and Stanfield Public Works
Department. The event also
served as an Arbor Day cele-
bration in recognition of the
city’s 5-year anniversary as
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