NEWS/OPINION A12 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2019 LETTER Hermiston a patriotic town To the editor: By way of introduction, I purchased Universal Realty in October of 2018, which we now operate the John L Scott Real Estate Franchise in the same location. A few weeks ago I was touring an out of state investor who was looking for land to help address the lack of affordable housing in the area. As we were tour- ing the sites, the investor said, “Look at that.” He was look- ing at an American fl ag in the yard of a resident. As we drove through the city of Hermiston, he would say, “and there is an- other one, and another one, and another one.” Finally, he stated, “ You just do not see that kind of patriotism in California.” I was so proud to hear that statement, I wanted to share it with you. This is one of many reasons we live in rural Amer- ica and do business in Hermis- ton. A proud patriotic commu- nity that shares our same values is why we specifi cally choose the Hermiston community and do business here. Therefore, I wanted to share that your patri- otism is recognized by others as they visit. It is an act all of Hermiston can be proud of. This is one many demonstra- tions by the community which we at John L. Scott Real Estate are so proud to be a part of your/our community. Dennis Gisi Walla Walla BRIEFS 541-667-5018 or visit www.hermis- tonrecreation.com. McKenzie Park offers free fl icks Movies in the Park continues to heat up on Friday nights in Hermiston. The free fl icks are Aug. 2 with a showing of “Aquaman,” a PG-13 rated action adventure; and Aug. 9 features “Smallfoot,” an animated adventure comedy that’s rated PG. The portable screen will light up at dusk at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. People are encour- aged to bring a lawn chair, a blanket and their favorite snacks. For more information, contact Hermiston Parks & Recreation at Fun run benefi ts Made to Thrive People are invited to walk, jog or run — and then enjoy some regional craft beers during an event to benefi t Made to Thrive. As part of the Oregon Brewery Running Series, the casual, untimed fun run is Saturday, Aug. 17 begin- ning at 10 a.m. at Ordnance Brew- ing, 405 N. Olson Road, Boardman. The registration fee is $30. For an event T-shirt and race entry ($40), people must register by Sunday, Aug. 11. Also, volunteers are still needed — they will receive a beer, T-shirt, a swag item and registration for a future run. Based in Hermiston, Made to Thrive is a nonprofi t organization that aims to stop the cycle of child abuse and neglect. After the fun run, people are invited to enjoy live entertainment, participate in giveaways and activi- ties with partners and sponsors, and purchase food and drinks. For more information or to reg- ister, visit www.eventbrite.com. For questions, contact Nathan Freeburg at nathan@breweryrunningseries.com. Staff photo by Jade McDowell The city of Hermiston wants to build a skate park across South First Street from the building housing Hermiston Police Department and Umatilla County Fire District. Skate park plans delayed HERMISTON HERALD Parks and recreation director Larry Fetter had hoped to build a skate park in Hermiston next year, but the project will be delayed at least a year after the city failed to get a grant that would have funded the fi rst phase of the project. “It’s a big disappoint- ment,” Fetter said. He said the city is still committed to creating the “teen adventure park,” which includes a skate park in the fi rst phase and a sec- ond phase that would add a BMX bike track, parkour station, climbing rock and more. It will be located on South First Place across the street from the police station and fi re station. The original plan was to use a $250,000 grant from state lottery funds to build the fi rst phase next spring, then win a second grant next year to build the sec- ond phase. Now, the city will have to look for alter- nate funding sources. Fetter said there are two grants he can apply for next spring that could be used as matching dollars against each other. If the city gets those grants, it could start construction of the teen adventure park during the fall of 2020. Fetter said depending on funding, both phases may be built at the same time. EASTERN OREGON marketplace Place classified ads online at www.easternoregonmarketplace.com or call 1-800-962-2819 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, leave a voicemail and we’ll confirm your ad the next business day. Email us at classifieds@ eastoregonian.com or fax: 541-278-2680 East Oregonian Deadline is 3 p.m. the day before publication 211 S.E. Byers Ave. 333 E. Main St. We accept: Pendleton, OR 97801 Hermiston, OR 97838 See www.easternoregonmarketplace.com for classified ads from all over Eastern Oregon EAST OREGONIAN • HERMISTON HERALD • BLUE MOUNTAIN EAGLE • WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN 104 Special Notices 184 Personals CLASSIFIED LINE AD DEADLINES East Oregonian 2:30PM the day prior to publication Use an attention getter, color, or border to make your ad stand out! Hermiston Herald 10am Tuesday Contact Rowan or Chloe at 1-800-962-2819 classifieds@eastoregonian.com CHILDREN’S outgrown clothing, toys and furniture sell quickly with a classified ad. classifieds@eastoregonian.com 1-800-962-2819 to place your classified ad! YOUR DREAM HOME is right here in the Classifieds! Check our real estate listings. WHY WAIT! GET YOUR CLASS AD NOW! 360 Garage Sales Citywide yard sales in Pilot Rock! 30+ yard sales! July 26th through the 28th Yard sale maps available around town Friday morning also available on Pilot Rock Day’s Facebook! 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Sale is held at the Flying X Ranch Located at 1101 SE Nye Ave Pendleton OR. Directions: Green house on the hill past the Holiday Inn Express Pendleton off of exit 210. 601 & 606 SE Emigrant build- ing for sale. 3582 sq ft plus full basement. 5000 sq.ft lot. $79,500 RMLS#18684546 Call Kal for more info (541) 969-7358 Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 Items include: Antiques Horse tack Horse showing equipment Houseware, cookware, dish- ware Furnishings and artwork Tools, farm and garden supplies Knickknacks/Collectibles Adult Clothing (Men/Women) $395,000 NEW LISTING Time to Wash Car Wash. 27,443lot- witha 3349 building High traffic area. RMLS#19615657 Call Kal for more info (541) 969-7358. Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 502 Real Estate How Much is your Home Worth? Call Matt Vogler, The Week- end and After Hours Realtor, for a free Market Analysis. 541.377.9470. More Listings needed to meet current buyer demand! John J. Howard & Assoc. (541) 377-9470 CLASSIFIEDS HAVE IT! SUMMER LISTINGS coming on market--Call 541 377 6855 to find the home for you-- TURN HERE at 305 SW Court or call 541 377 6855 TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL 305 SW Court Ave Pendleton Current MLS listings include several 3 and 4 bedroom, 2 bath homes for sale in popular loca- tions. Call Matt Vogler, “The Weekend and After Hours Re- altor” for addresses and pricing. John J. Howard & Assoc. 541.377.9470 EAST OREGON EVENTS Subscribe to F ind all your local events o nline EASTERNOREGONEVENTS.COM Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 New Listing 712 SE Court . Car wash or Espresso shop on a very high traffic intersection. $ 94950 Priced to Sell RMLS#19111739 Call Kal for more info (541) 969- 7358 Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 1st time home buyers and don’t know where to begin? I can help you every step of the way to owning your own doorstep. Call Carolyn Rovier so we can get started! Ranch-N-Home Realty 541-786-0822 SIZE UP or SIZE DOWN---Your new home is waiting for you and its time for the move -. Call Turn Here Realty at 541 377 6855 and connect to ALL properties with ONE reliable Realtor. TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL 305 SW Court Ave Pendleton How Much is your Home Worth? Call Matt Vogler, The Week- end and After Hours Realtor, for a free Market Analysis. 541.377.9470. More Listings needed to meet current buyer demand! John J. Howard & Assoc. (541) 377-9470 $239,999- RMLS #18081947 New Listing 4 b/r 1 3/4 bath North Hill. Freshly painted, beautiful hardwood floors just refinished. Great family home. Call Shane for more info (541) 379-7802. Garton & Associates 541-276-0931 $184,500 – 6 Bed 2.5 Bath on North Hill. 3000+ sq. ft. Hard- wood floors upstairs. 2 car garage. Quiet neighborhood. Needs cosmetics. Priced to sell. MLS# 19351147 Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” 541-379-8690 BUYER meets seller every day of the week in the classified columns of this newspaper. $387,500 – 4 Bedroom 3 Bath 3754 sq. ft. Executive Home. Panoramic View. Private set- ting. Wonderful home for pri- vacy or entertaining. MLS# 19205109 Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” 541-379-8690 $79,000 – 4 Bedroom 1 Bath UKIAH home. Good condition throughout. Newer roof. New- er oil stove and zonal heaters. Cash sale only will not finance. MLS# 19667850 Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” 541-379-8690 $119,000 – 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Log Cabin near tollgate. Ap- proximately 2 acres. 100 yards from Snowmobile trail entrance. Cash only, will not finance. MLS# 19024843 Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” 541-379-8690