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LOCAL Wednesday, august 14, 2019 HeRMIstOnHeRaLd.COM • A9 PHOTO OF THE DAY Mutton Bustin’ champ HH file photo Volunteers set up open class exhibit prior to a past Morrow County Fair. Admission is free for everyone Aug. 14-17 at the fairgrounds in Heppner. Morrow County Fair highlights the best Gate admission is free for everyone By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR The Morrow County Fair is throwing its gates wide open. Fair secretary Ann Jones is excited to offer free admission for every- one — thanks to support from Lamb Weston, Caith- ness Shepherds Flat Wind Farm and the Boardman Fire Fighters Association. The event is Aug. 14-17 — Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday and Fri- day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — at the fair- grounds, 74473 Highway 74, Heppner. With a theme of “Trea- sure Chest of Morrow Coun- ty’s Best,” the fair shines a spotlight on 4-H and FFA youth projects. In addition, open class exhibits show- case the talents of area res- idents of all ages. Jones said Tillamook’s free ice cream social (Thurs- day, 3 p.m.) is always popu- lar. Also, ventriloquist Vikki Gasko will perform multi- ple times daily Wednesday through Friday. Stage entertainment cranks up with Trevor Tagle (Wednesday, 7-10 p.m.); Perry Gerber Band (Thurs- day, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 1-3 p.m.); and Dan Burns 3D Productions (Friday/Sat- urday after the rodeo) — people don’t have to attend the rodeo to enjoy the music afterwards. Also, Thursday evening (6-10:30 p.m.) is Murray’s Beer & Wine Tasting. It includes local musician Joe Lindsay & Friends and for- mer Wallowa County res- ident Brady Goss, a wiz- ard on the keyboards. With a fiesta theme, the meal fea- tures Mexican cuisine. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for kids 10 and under. Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Mutton Busters kicks off both nights of rodeo action. Tickets are $10 or $6 for ages 7-12 and free for kids under 7 and under. Also, the Morrow County Jackpot Rodeo is Sunday at 1 p.m. For more information and a fair schedule, visit www.co.morrow.or.us/fair. For more about the rodeo, call 541-989-8351 or visit www.oregontrailprorodeo. com. COLUMN staff photo by annie Fowler Mason Hughes, 7, of Hermiston won the Farm-City Pro Rodeo mutton bustin’ title Saturday night with an 85-point ride. The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. www.eomediagroup.com WALLA WALLA VAMC MSA HIRING FAIR Some real food for thought L ess than three months ago, I was amount of knowledge that’s packed into fresh from college and spending my the acres of the EOTEC fairgrounds. days pouring lattes at a fast-paced Not only were there people who had the coffee shop in downtown Portland. Next process of making elephant ears and man- ning large roller coasters down to an art, door to a nice hotel, fielding tourists at there were folks less than half my age lead- work was second nature to me. ing cows and goats around the People visit from all over the world to see Portland, the city I barns in a casual manner that felt grew up in and around. On the unreal to me. People who knew surface, it’s a place known for its how to care for animals with such craft beverages and cuisine, spa- precision and finesse, they were cious bookstores and live music. getting blue ribbons for it. Most of my friends in Portland There were children and adults have moved there within the last alike who knew more about food five years from across the country. and agricultural systems than J essica Surrounded by people who my bachelor’s degree in geogra- P ollard phy could ever have taught me, triumphantly left their homes COMMENT because they live it everyday. for life in Rose City, I myself In Portland, there’s a running couldn’t wait to get out and see Saturday farmer’s market, and often it was something new. And let me tell you, Hermiston is news my only chance at getting local food at a to me. reasonable price. I always want to feel con- nected to my food, and have many talking The nearest neighbor from my apart- ment building has a cow. My two-bedroom points about what I feel is sustainable eat- ing. I can talk the talk about organics and unit costs less than most Portland studios. free range beef, but I don’t walk the walk. I’ve seen Trump 2020 stickers — which I And I think the same goes for many of my didn’t even realize were in production— peers in cities around the country. and petitions to recall Kate Brown. I’ve I can hardly imagine what it takes to eaten two Hermiston watermelons in the care for a cow or tend to a field of corn. last 10 days (with help), which adds up to approximately 100 times more watermelon I’m also not likely to learn anytime soon. But it feels important to me to finally be than I’ve ever eaten in my life. This is just in a place where so much of what we con- the tip of the iceberg. sume without a second thought in urban I also just attended my first county fair: the Umatilla County Fair, which opened a areas is produced. whole new vault of fresh experiences for The next time I head to Portland, and me. someone I’m with orders bacon on their And despite the fact that on Friday burger, I’ll be thinking of you, Hermiston. night, a lightning storm rained on my first- Jessica Pollard is the Hermiston Her- ald’s newest reporter, covering education ever funnel cake, I’ve had a pretty good time. Mostly, I’ve been impressed with the and public safety. VISIT US ON THE WEB AT To advertise in the Medical Directory, please call: Jeanne at 541-564-4531 or Audra at 541-564-4538 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Walla Walla VA Medical Center & Clinics PET OF THE W EEK Blackie is a sweet timid tiny dog at approx. 6 pounds. He is healing from a back injury, but will do just fine once well. He does great with dogs and kids, prefer no cats. He will need a secure fence and not be allowed out unattended as he will try to escape a fence to be with his humans. He will be neutered once healed, vaccinated and microchipped. ! E I K C BLA Mark Sargent, DVM • Brent Barton, DVM Eugenio Mannucci, DVM, cVMA • Jana von Borstel, DVM, cVMA Small and Large Animal Care Mon: 8-6 Tue - Fri: 8-5 Sat: 8-12 Emergency Service 541.567.1138 MEET 80489 Hwy 395 N Hermiston www.oregontrailvet.com PLACE YOUR AD HERE! Contact Audra at 541.564.4538 Today! LET US BE THE ONE THAT HELPS! Call Today! • Adult, Child and Family Therapy • Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment • Mental Health and Crisis Services • Confidential and Professional Care LIFEWAYS PENDLETON Crisis Phone: LIFEWAYS HERMISTON 541-289-5433 1060 W. 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