When and why did you move to Hermiston? I was born here. My parents thought this would be a great place to relocate after coming from Mexico. Where is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston? Definitely Lawanâs Thai. Their chicken pad thai is amazing! What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to go fishing and hunting. This area is great for that. What surprises you about Hermiston? The diversity in our town. I love seeing how involved our community gets. What was the last book you read? It has been a while since I have read, but I last read âA Child Called Itâ by Dave Pelzer.