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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Health fair features fi tness and fun
Event off ers dental
treatment to uninsured
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
The doctor is in — the
annual Teddy Bear Clinic
is featured as part of Fam-
ily Health & Fitness Day.
The free event includes
dozens of vendors offering
health and fi tness related
activities, including med-
ical screenings, cooking
workshops and healthcare
resources.
Angie Treadwell of
the Oregon State Univer-
sity
Extension-Umatilla
and Morrow Counties Col-
lege of Public Health and
Human Sciences, is excited
about the variety of peo-
ple that will be on hand.
The free health fair is Sat-
urday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at Hermiston High School,
600 S. First St.
A highlight of the event,
Treadwell said, is on-site
dental treatment for people
that are uninsured. Chil-
dren and adults who don’t
have dental insurance can
receive a variety of treat-
ments, including cleanings,
fi llings and extractions.
While it’s open to any-
one without insurance,
no appointments will be
scheduled. Treadwell said
services will be provided
on a fi rst-come basis.
“It’s a pretty great
opportunity for people who
don’t have dental coverage
and need some care,” she
said.
Treadwell also said
the Teddy Bear Clinic is
always a lot of fun for kids.
Event celebrates National
Recovery Month
File photo
Family Health & Fitness Day off ers free medical screenings, health-related activities and
information Saturday at Hermiston High School.
In addition to getting a
stuffed animal, the activity
is designed to help reduce
anxieties that children
might have in regards to
going to the hospital. Kids
will go through an admit-
ting process, diagnostic
testing and receive a diag-
nosis and discharge instruc-
tions for their bear.
Another popular activ-
ity, Treadwell said, are the
cooking workshops. In
the past, they were geared
towards the younger crowd,
but everyone seems to
enjoy making and sampling
simple foods. Participants
will have an opportunity to
build their own yogurt par-
fait. Ingredient options will
include granola, and local
fruits and berries. Also,
other food offerings include
Dave’s Killer Bread and
specialty dips from Food
Hero recipes, which are
available to take home so
people can make their own.
“You don’t want to miss
the kale dip,” Treadwell
said. “It’s delightful.”
With fl u season just
around the corner, people
are invited to get a fl u shot.
Anyone age 6 months or
older can receive one.
On-site medical screen-
ings don’t require a fast,
Treadwell said. People can
participate in quick screen-
ings and receive a certifi -
cate for more in-depth test-
ing, she said.
The event also provides
opportunities for people to
get physical with Zumba
and yoga. In addition, there
will be clogging, cheer-
leading and tae kwon do
demonstrations. Also, there
will be car seat checks and
bicycle helmet fi ttings.
Treadwell also said the
Kiwanis Club and Wal-
Mart Distribution Center
are providing a huge vari-
ety of door prizes.
The event is coordi-
nated by the Healthy Com-
munities Coalition. For
more information, contact
Treadwell at angie.tread-
well@oregonstate.edu,
541-567-8321 or search
w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /
OSUExtUmatilla.
A celebration is planned
as Umatilla County hosts a
National Recovery Month
event in Pendleton.
Amy Ashton-Williams,
director of Umatilla County
Human Services, said this
is the fi rst event of its kind
sponsored by her department
and Eastern Oregon Alco-
holism Foundation, a sub-
stance abuse treatment facil-
ity in Pendleton. EOAF’s
interim executive director,
Janice Witt, spearheaded the
idea, Ashton-Williams said,
after living in areas where
large events were held each
September to celebrate
recovery.
“Umatilla County Cele-
brates Recovery” is Satur-
day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at Heritage Park, located
next to Heritage Station
Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer
Ave., Pendleton. There is
no admission charge. Root
beer fl oats and coffee will
be served. Also, the Assem-
bly of God Church will offer
pizza during the lunch hour.
With a 2019 national
theme of “Join the Voices
for Recovery: Together We
Are Stronger,” the Uma-
tilla County event will fea-
ture a full program — Tra-
vis Adams will sing, Willa
Wallace will conduct guided
meditation, Tammy Malge-
sini (community editor for
the Hermiston Herald and
author of this article) will
perform stand-up comedy
and there will be numerous
speakers.
Ashton-Williams
said
that it’s important to high-
light success. Regardless
of the disorder or disease,
she said recovery should be
celebrated.
“We hear a lot about the
negative implications of
substance use disorders,”
Ashton-Williams said. “We
must also share the positives
that come from recovering.”
National Recovery Month
was founded in 1989 by the
Substance Abuse and Men-
tal Health Services Admin-
istration. Its purpose is to
share that substance abuse
treatment and mental health
services can assist people
in establishing healthy and
rewarding lives. In addition,
it highlights those who have
reclaimed their lives and
honors the service providers
who assist in making recov-
ery possible.
It is Ashton-Williams’
desire that community mem-
bers will come out and gain
a deeper understanding of
substance abuse. Building
a community that has hope,
she said, improves service
delivery for those experienc-
ing a substance use disorder.
For more information,
contact Ashton-Williams at
amy.ashton-williams@uma-
tillacounty.net.
BRIEFS
IMAC serves monthly
breakfast
A hearty breakfast is available during
a fundraiser for the Irrigon Multicultural
Arts Center.
The meal is Saturday from 7:30-
10:30 a.m. at Stokes Landing Senior Cen-
ter, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. The cost
is $4.50 per person.
The group is dedicated to preserving
Irrigon’s 1921 school building and devel-
oping a regional art venue. For more infor-
mation, call Peggy Price at 541-561-1737.
TruCare welcomes
founder of ProLifeDoc.
org
Dr. William Lile of ProLifeDoc.org will
speak at the annual fundraising event for
TruCare Pregnancy Resource Center.
A board certifi ed obstetrician-gynecolo-
gist, Lile currently is licensed to practice
in Florida and Alabama. After taking over
a practice that was the largest provider of
abortion services in Pensacola, Florida, he
eliminated all abortion services and refer-
rals. He has appeared on TV and radio
shows and presents seminars at churches,
schools, civic organizations and legislative
groups.
The event’s theme is “Seeing is Believ-
ing.” People are invited to learn more
about TruCare and enjoy dinner Sunday
from 5-7 p.m. at the Hermiston Commu-
nity Center, 415 S. Highway 395. There
is no cost to attend, but for planning pur-
poses people are asked to RSVP as soon
as possible.
TruCare is a nonprofi t organization that
provides encouragement, support and edu-
cation for men and women making preg-
nancy decisions. It’s services are confi -
dential and provided at no charge. People
attending the banquet will have an oppor-
tunity to make a fi nancial gift to assist Tru-
Care with its mission.
For more information, contact 541-567-
2393, info@trucareprc.com or visit www.
trucareprc.com. For more about Lile, go to
www.prolifedoc.org.
Western Oregon
University hosts local
event
Alumni and friends of Western Oregon
University are invited to a special gather-
ing in Hermiston.
In addition to visiting with friends from
your alma mater, the event will feature net-
working opportunities and a message from
president Rex Fuller. Food and drinks will
be available. The gathering is Wednesday,
Oct. 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Maxwell
Siding Event Center, 145 N. First Place,
Hermiston. There is no admission charge.
For more information or to RSVP, visit
www.wou.edu/alumni. For questions, con-
tact Emily Lafon at lafone@wou.edu or
503- 838-8710.
John Nilsen to perform
at Methodist church
An evening of music is featured during
an upcoming concert at the Hermiston
United Methodist Church.
John Nilsen, who was born in Seattle,
moved with his family a few years later
to Portland. He began studying classical
piano at age 6, and later picked up the gui-
tar. The award-winning musician founded
Magic Wing recording label in 1987.
Nilsen will perform Friday at 7 p.m. at
the church, 191 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
There is no admission charge, but a love
offering will be taken.
A graduate of Southern Oregon College
(now Southern Oregon University), the
school recognized Nilsen in 1995 with the
Distinguished Alumnus Award for his out-
standing achievements and leadership in
the fi eld of performing arts. He continues
to perform about 250 times a year — both
internationally as a pianist and as the John
Nilsen Trio. In addition, he gives back to
the community by teaching songwriting
residencies and speaking to students across
the country.
For more information, contact Patty
Nance at herfumc@outlook.com or 541-
561-3314. For more about Nilsen, visit
www.magicwing.com.
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of them. Does not do well in crate except to
eat. Loves men and always wants to be with her
person. Needs a fenced yard.
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