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BRIEFS
Rotary wrangles in new venue for cowboy breakfast
Things are sizzling as the Hermiston Rotary Club prepares for
its annual cowboy breakfasts at a new venue.
A 50-plus year tradition, the hearty meals are held during the
later part of Umatilla County Fair week. In the spirit of the fair
theme of “Moo-ving Forward Together,” this year’s breakfasts
will be at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway
395. Hot off the griddle, Rotarians will serve pancakes, sausage,
eggs, hash browns and fresh fruit on Friday, Aug. 12 and Satur-
day, Aug. 13, 6:30-10:30 a.m.
In addition to the air-conditioned environment, there’s an-
other exciting change — there is no charge for the breakfast.
Those in attendance are invited to make a donation. Money will
go to support the Umatilla County Fair Youth Livestock Sale.
Founded in 1905, Rotary International includes men and
women of all ages who use their energy and talents to improve
the lives of people locally and across the globe. For more infor-
mation about the local club, visit www.hermistonrotaryclub.com
or search Facebook.
BY TAMMY MALGESINI
Hermiston Herald
The Morrow County Fair is
gearing up for a fantastic year,
Fair Secretary Ann Jones said.
The four-day event gets un-
derway Wednesday, Aug. 17,
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mor-
row County Fairgrounds, 74473
Highway 74.
Fair admission is free thanks
to gate sponsor Lamb Weston.
Free admission, Jones said, has
had a direct impact over the
past few years on the number
of people who enter the gates
throughout the day.
“Our admission was never re-
ally high anyways, but this way
people can just come and grab
something for lunch or dinner,”
she said. “Also, it really helps
with families on a tight budget.”
This year’s event, Jones said,
is extra special. Held on the final
two days of the fair, the Oregon
Trail Pro Rodeo is celebrating its
centennial.
The 2022 fair theme — The
Bounty of our County — high-
lights the region’s rich agricul-
tural history, as well as show-
cases the talents of the region’s
adults and youths. Jones said
4-H and FFA, in particular,
help develop interests, personal
growth and leadership skills.
“I think it’s important as
adults to support that,” she said.
Live music is planned at Delish Bistro in the coming weeks.
There is no cover charge to enjoy the music, which runs from
6:30-9:30 p.m. at 1619 N. First St., Hermiston.
Dallin Puzey, a 2011 Hermiston High School graduate, per-
forms Saturday, Aug. 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. If you miss that show, he
returns on Aug. 27.
A mostly self-taught musician, Puzey plays guitar, piano and
harmonica. In addition to writing and performing his own music,
Puzey plays a variety of familiar folk, country, rock and pop songs.
And on Aug. 20, J.D. Kindle will take the stage. The Pendle-
ton-based musician is the frontman for James Dean Kindle & the
Eastern Oregon Playboys. In addition, the versatile musician has
performed with a variety of ensembles as well as solo.
For more information about the bistro, visit www.delishbistro.
com. For questions about the events, call 541-303-9006.
Red Cross holds local blood drives
The American Red Cross is calling for donors to give blood
in August to prevent a blood shortage. There are two upcoming
drives in Umatilla County.
The first is Monday, Aug. 15, 12:45-5:30 p.m., at Good Shep-
herd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. The second
is Sept. 7, 1-6 p.m., at Milton-Freewater Community Center, 109
N.E. Fifth St.
To incentivize the giving, the Red Cross in a press release
Monday, Aug. 8, announced all who come to give this month
will be entered to win gas for a year.
The Red Cross pegs the value of a year’s worth of free gas at
$6,000. There will be three winners. Details are available at rc-
blood.org/fuel.
Everyone who comes to give blood or platelets in August also
will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.
Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red
Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by
calling 800-733-2767.
The Red Cross also encouraged donors to follow the instruc-
tions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor
App to complete their predonation reading and health history
questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriv-
ing at the blood drive.
Hermiston Herald, File
“Working on projects gives kids
drive and focus.”
However, that’s only one as-
pect of the fair — there are lots
of fun things to do, including a
parade (Aug. 20, 10 a.m.) with
many past royalty court mem-
bers expected, special dinners
(Aug. 17-18, 7 p.m.) and the
Kids’ Fun Zone (daily, 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m.).
It features a mechanical bull,
an arcade room, face painting
and a balloon artist.
One of the fair’s most popu-
lar events, Jones said, is an ice
cream social (Aug. 18, 3 p.m.).
With the Blue Mountain Old-
Time Fiddlers performing from
2:30-4:30 p.m., people can enjoy
Tillamook ice cream while lis-
tening to toe-tappin’ music.
Also, the fair wrangled in a
couple of female favorites. Jes-
sie Leigh (Aug. 17, 7-10 p.m.)
and Olivia Harms (Aug. 19,
1-3 p.m.), the daughter of West-
ern Music Hall of Fame mem-
ber Joni Harms, are both re-
turning to the fair’s main stage.
“She’s just a bundle of energy,”
Jones said about Leigh. “She
puts on a great show.”
After trying to book Zac
Grooms for several years, the
stars finally aligned. Fairgoers
will get a double-shot with two
90-minute performances
(Aug. 20, 12 p.m. & 5:30). In
addition to original songs,
Grooms plays a variety of
country covers.
An Arlington native, Grooms
is the frontman for Brewer’s
Grade Band. In 2018, the group
reeled in the country band of
the year award from the Inter-
national Music and Entertain-
ment Association.
If 2021’s record-breaking ro-
deo crowds are any indication,
the rodeo’s centennial event
(Aug. 19-20, 7 p.m.) should bust
out of the chutes. Come at least
30 minutes early, get settled in
your seats and cheer on the kids
in mutton bustin’ contests.
After the nightly rodeo perfor-
mances, Dan Burns 3D Produc-
tions will crank things up with
music, lights and fog. People can
dance the night away, even if they
don’t attend the rodeo.
Also, visitors are encour-
aged to linger a little longer. The
Morrow County Jackpot Rodeo
(Aug. 21, at 1 p.m.) features lo-
cal cowboys.
Rodeo tickets are $10/gen-
eral, $6/ages 7-12 and free/ages
6 and under. For tickets and ad-
ditional information, visit www.
oregontrailprorodeo.com or call
541-256-0217.
For more about the fair, in-
cluding a full schedule, visit
www.co.morrow.or.us/fair. For
questions, call 541-676-9474.
Walla Walla VA holds education events
Hermiston Herald
The Veteran Affairs medical
center in Walla Walla hosts the
first of three educational events
supporting veteran care on sub-
sequent Wednesdays.
The Jonathan M. Wainwright
Memorial VA Medical Center
announced it is holding the 2022
Caregiver Support Summit on
Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This
year’s topic is suicide prevention.
There will be several presen-
tations covering this subject plus
a Q&A session. Also, a veteran
and their caregiver will share
their personal story. No RSVP is
necessary to participate. Join the
event via computer/tablet at bit.
ly/Caregiver-Summit-081022.
An optional phone option is
available by calling 872-701-
0185 and entering the confer-
ence code 824404902#.
For any questions or ad-
ditional information, email
vhawww-wallawallacaregiver-
support@va.gov or call 509-525-
5200, ext. 26716.
The following week on Aug.
17 is the in-person Veterans
Advance Directive Fair from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walla
Walla VA’s Theater Building.
Walla Walla VA enrolled
Veterans can get general in-
formation and assistance in
completing advance directive
documentation to guide the vet-
eran’s family in making medi-
cal/health care decisions for the
veteran in emergency situations.
Staff will be on hand to work
one-on-one with veterans and
their families to answer ques-
tions and assist in completion of
necessary documents.
Free sports physicals for Echo and Stanfield
With the fall sports season getting ready to kick off, Echo and
Stanfield school districts have made arrangements for free sports
physicals. Family Health Associates will perform the exams for
Echo and Stanfield student-athletes on Wednesday, Aug. 17,
1-4 p.m. at the Echo School District, 600 Gerome St.
Valid for two years, students in seventh, ninth and 11th grade,
as well as those that did not play a sport last year need to update
their physicals. For more information, visit www.echo.k12.or.us.
For questions, call 541-376-8436.
Get the scoop on candidates
An ice cream social fundraising event organized by the Mor-
row County Republicans will include several 2022 Republican
candidates.
Featuring Tillamook ice cream, people are invited to Get the
Scoop on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Christian
Life Center, 535 Morgan St., Heppner. Tickets are $20 each and
can be purchased at Murray’s Drugs at 217 N. Main St., Heppner,
or 101 Kinkade Road, Boardman.
Those running for office who plan to attend include Rep. Cliff
Bentz, Oregon District 2 U.S. Congress; Jo Rae Perkins, U.S. Sen-
ate candidate; Christine Drazan, Oregon governor candidate;
Cheri Helt, candidate for Oregon commissioner of Labor and In-
dustry; and state Rep. Greg Smith of Oregon House District 57.
“The event will be an opportunity for individuals to enjoy
a Tillamook ice cream sundae while personally meeting and
talking with the candidates,” said Clint Carlson, Morrow County
Republicans chairman.
Money raised from the event will support the work of the
Morrow County Republicans. For more information about the
group or to make arrangements to purchase tickets to the ice
cream social, email mocoreps@gmail.com.
— Hermiston Herald
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Youth livestock
handlers return
to their stalls af-
ter showing on
Aug. 20, 2021,
at the Morrow
County Fair.
Since 1913,
the event has
showcased
youth 4-H and
FFA projects.
The 2022 fair
is Aug. 17-20 in
Heppner.
Oregon Trail Pro
Rodeo celebrates
centennial
Local musicians to strum tunes at Delish Bistro
Mon: 8-6
Tue - Fri: 8-5
Sat: 8-12
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sary. Light refreshments will be
available. If you are unable to at-
tend and would like more infor-
mation, contact your provider
team/social worker to get con-
nected/assistance.
And then Aug. 24 is the 10th
Annual VA Palliative Care Fo-
rum, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. This
is a virtual event. This year’s
theme is Living Well: Embrac-
ing life-limiting health chal-
lenges with dignity.
Participants can learn from a
collaborative team about palli-
ative care in the VA system and
participate in some presenta-
tions/discussions. Continuing
education units will be available
for medical doctors, physician
assistants, nurse practitioners,
chaplains, nurses and social
workers.
Preregistration is recom-
mended. VA employees can reg-
ister through the Talent Man-
agement System by searching
for No. 4625360 and signing up.
Non-VA providers can contact
Sandra Lenz, Walla Walla VA’s
Palliative Care coordinator, at
Sandra.Lenz@va.gov or calling
509-525-5200, ext. 26715. Join
in on this virtual conversation/
presentations via your computer
at bit.ly/3ovZFa1 on Aug. 24.
Information about the events
is on the Walla Walla VA’s Face-
book page and on under the
events link at www.wallawalla.
va.gov/vawallawalla.
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567-3013
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