COMMUNITY
A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2017
In my dog’s world, who’s training who?
s time goes on, I’m found all kinds of great
learning to think spots for him. Along the
lines of you can take a
more like a dog.
horse to water — he was
While watching “Dog
having none of it.
with a Blog,” sometimes I
I later learned I was
wish the General could just
approaching it all wrong. I
tell me what he’s thinking.
was thinking like a human
A 4-year-old German
— you know, turning my
shepherd — he’s the
smartest dog I’ve ever had. head and looking the other
way to give him
I’m sure he doesn’t
privacy.
think the same of me.
Dogs feel most
While I feel
vulnerable when
extremely safe and
doing their business,
protected when I’m
so they look to their
with him, it evidently
human for protection.
took him awhile to
Go ahead, Google
feel the same with me.
Tammy
it. I was supposed
I know this because
Malgesini
to stare at him —
the first time we went INSIDE MY
SHOES
reassuring him that I
on a trip without
had his back.
John and Lucifer, the
Now it totally makes
General didn’t do a duty for
sense the first time I
nearly 40 hours.
brought him to work late
No matter how much
one night. When I went to
I wanted him to take care
the restroom, he crawled
of business, it wasn’t
underneath the stall door,
happening. In addition to
sat down and gazed at me
the multiple stops on the
the entire time.
way to Klamath Falls,
I’m like, “Dude, the
when I got to the hotel I
took him outside numerous door is locked, you can sit
out there.” Of course, he
times.
was probably thinking I
Seriously, nothing. I
A
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Community Editor Tammy Malgesini and the General, her 4-year-old German shepherd.
was being ungrateful.
There are things I still
need to figure out. I don’t
get why the General shakes
his head and tries to get out
of the way when I blow in
his face. This is the same
dog that can’t wait for me
to roll down the window
when I’m driving so he can
stick his head out.
And, evidently the
General was royalty in
a previous life. When
I’m getting treats in the
kitchen, Lucifer comes
running to get some.
General, on the other hand,
waits to have his delivered.
I swear he has a look on
his face like, “What took
you so long?”
In his eyes, I may be the
prehistoric canine goddess
but there are still things I
need to learn.
———
Tammy Malgesini is
the community editor. Her
column, Inside my Shoes,
includes general musings
about life. Contact her at
tmalgesini@eastoregonian.
com or 541-564-4539.
IN BRIEF
Band fundraiser
features Krispy
Kreme donuts
Special Library District
reports food donated was
given to the Stanfield Food
Bank for distribution.
People can get a Krispy
Kreme fix and help support
the Stanfield High School
band.
The group is selling the
donuts to help raise money
for an April band tour in
Victoria, British Columbia.
The cost is $12 per doz-
en and can be purchased
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Wal-Mart, 1350 N.
First St., Hermiston. For
more information, call band
director Deborah Wryn at
541-240-1513.
Open Table
needs cook
Food 4 Fines
feeds area families
More than five boxes of
food were collected in an
effort by the Stanfield Pub-
lic Library.
During the month of
December, the library held
Food 4 Fines. Patrons were
offered an opportunity to
reduce their late fees by 50
cents (up to $5) for each
non-perishable food item
donated.
The Umatilla County
The Hermiston First
Christian Church is seek-
ing a volunteer cook for its
Open Table Ministry.
The program provides
free meals each Monday
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
church, 775 W. Highland
Ave., Hermiston. A volun-
teer is needed each Monday
every other month.
For more information,
call Jodene at 541-567-
3013.
The Arc seeks
vendors for
indoor sale
An indoor yard sale pro-
vides an opportunity for
people to stay warm while
shopping and support The
Arc Umatilla County.
People can purchase ta-
ble space for $10 each to
sell items during the event.
The Indoor Yard Sale is
Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Arc
Building, 215 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston.
For more information,
call the office at 541-567-
7615 or Jan Schroth at 541-
567-6172.
Conversation
Project seeks
facilitators
People from all back-
grounds and levels of ex-
perience are needed to fa-
cilitate conversations to get
people talking, listening
and connecting to one an-
other.
Oregon
Humanities’
Conversation
Project
brings Oregonians togeth-
er to talk about important
and challenging issues and
ideas. Facilitators are pro-
vided training by Oregon
Humanities.
Conversation leaders re-
ceive a $250 honorarium,
mileage
reimbursement
and a meal stipend for each
program they facilitate. The
application is due Tuesday,
Feb. 28.
For more information,
including current Conver-
sation Project topics, visit
www.oregonhumanities.
org. For questions, contact
Rachel Bernstein at 503-
241-0543 or r.bernstein@
oregonhumanities.org.
OHSU professor
to discuss rural
healthcare
The director of the
Family Nurse Practitioner
Program at Oregon Health
& Science University is
the guest speaker for the
upcoming AAUW meet-
ing.
Cynthia Perry, who
is also a professor at the
OHSU School of Nursing,
will share about health dis-
parities for women living
in rural areas. The public
is invited to the no-host
gathering Saturday at 11
a.m. at The Prodigal Son
Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E.
Court Ave., Pendleton.
The American Associ-
ation of University Wom-
en works to advance eq-
uity for women and girls
through advocacy, educa-
tion, philanthropy and re-
search.
For more about the lo-
cal affiliate, contact Kathy
Chaney at cecil296@aol.
com or 541-379-9997.
Adventist Church
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 9-10 a.m., Good
Shepherd Wellness Center,
610 N.W. 11th St. (modular
behind hospital), Hermiston.
Falls prevention program for
older adults. Space limited
to 15 participants. Free, but
registration is requested. (541-
667-3509)
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E Gladys Ave,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors,
$6 for others. (541-449-1332)
DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS AWARDS
BANQUET, 6-9 p.m., Hermiston
Conference Center, 415 S. Highway
395, Hermiston. Hermiston
celebrates its Man, Woman
and Business of the Year, as
well as Award of Merit, Spirit of
Excellence, Fire Service, Altrusa
Outstanding Young Citizen
and Hermiston School District
Educators and Administrator
awards. Social hour at 6 p.m.
followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
and awards ceremony at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $30, available at the
chamber office.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is
$4 for seniors 55 and over or $5
for adults. (541-481-3257)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center,
435 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Cost is $4 for adults, free for
children 10 and under, $4 for
Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents
for utensils/dishes. Bus service
to Senior Center by donation.
(541-567-3582)
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m.,
Boardman Public Library, 200 S.
Main St., Boardman. For children
from birth to age 4. (541-481-
2665)
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,
Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Falls
prevention program for older
adults. Free; no registration
needed. (Helena Wolfe 541-561-
5443)
UMATILLA COUNTY CHILDREN AND
FAMILY GRIEF RECOVERY CENTER
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 6
p.m., New Hope Community
Church, 1350 S. Highway 395,
Hermiston. Meet-and-greet at
5:45 p.m. followed by meeting
at 6 p.m. All those interested in
volunteering are encouraged to
attend. (Matt Terjeson 503-720-
1620)
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6-10 p.m., The Arc Building, 215
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Doors open at 6 p.m., seats may
be held until 6:30 p.m., then all
seats first come, first served;
games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds
benefit Umatilla County citizens
with developmental disabilities.
18 years or older, must have proof
of age and photo I.D. Basic pot
$20, prizes range from $20-$750.
(541-567-7615)
FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Enjoy light refreshments, listen to
some favorite oldies or join in the
jam session. All ages welcome.
(541-567-3141)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo
Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza,
Echo. (541-376-8411)
Irrigon. Materials provided. Bring
snacks to share. (541-922-0138)
VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston.
Doors open at 6 p.m., games
begin at 7 p.m. Everyone
welcome. (541-567-6219)
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E Gladys Ave,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m.,
Stanfield Community Center, 225
W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Costs
$5 for full breakfast/$3 for light
meal. (541-449-1332)
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 10 a.m.-2
p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston.
Free craft projects for children
in 5th grade and younger. (541-
567-2882)
ORIGAMI CLUB FOR ADULTS, 1-4
p.m., Hermiston Public Library,
235 E Gladys Ave, Hermiston.
Classic Japanese paper craft for
adults only. (Jodi Hansen 541-
567-2882)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180
W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-
1254)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is
$4 for seniors 55 and over or $5
for adults. (541-481-3257)
HEALTHY FRIDAYS, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,
Good Shepherd Medical Center
conference room 7, 610 N.W.
11th St., Hermiston. Free health
screenings including cholesterol,
blood sugar, BMI, blood pressure
checks, weigh-ins and health
information. For cholesterol and
glucose tests, fast 10-12 hours
prior to blood draw. Open to all
community members. (541-667-
3509)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center,
435 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Cost is $4 for adults, free for
children 10 and under, $4 for
Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents
for utensils/dishes. Bus service
to Senior Center by donation.
(541-567-3582)
BINGO, 5 p.m., Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston. Doors open at 5
p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone welcome. (541-567-
3582)
STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT
COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon
Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St.,
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
CONVERSATION PROJECT: HOMELESS
IN THE LAND OF PLENTY, 11 a.m.,
Blue Mountain Community
College, 975 S.E. Columbia Drive,
Hermiston. Ryan Stroud hosts.
Free and open to the public.
(Alison Timmons 541-289-2832)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors,
$6 for others. (541-449-1332)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is
$4 for seniors 55 and over or $5
for adults. (541-481-3257)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Hermiston Senior Center,
435 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Cost is $4 for adults, free for
children 10 and under, $4 for
Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents
for utensils/dishes. Bus service
to Senior Center by donation.
(541-567-3582)
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m.,
Boardman Public Library, 200 S.
Main St., Boardman. For children
from birth to age 4. (541-481-
2665)
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6-10 p.m., The Arc Building, 215
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Doors open at 6 p.m., seats may
be held until 6:30 p.m., then all
seats first come, first served;
games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds
benefit Umatilla County citizens
with developmental disabilities.
18 years or older, must have proof
of age and photo I.D. Basic pot
$20, prizes range from $20-$750.
(541-567-7615)
Worship
Community
the best thing about Sundays
1520 W ORCHARD AVE
Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am Classes for Kids @ 9:15 am
SEEKING JESUS, SHARING LIFE, SERVING PEOPLE
www.hermistonnazarene.org
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
Join Us
On Our Journey
With Jesus.
LANDMARK BAPTIST
CHURCH
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
Pastor David Dever
Scripture, Tradition and Reason
Family service 9am Sunday
N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston
Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672
We are an all inclusive Church
who welcomes all.
The Full Gospel
Home Church
235 SW 3rd
Phone 567-7678
Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker
Sunday:
Sunday School........10:00 am
Worship...................11:00 am
Evening Service........7:00 pm
Wednesday Service..7:00 pm
“Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.”
1 Pet. 5:7
Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am
Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am
Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm
www.hermistonlmbc.com
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday
...............................English 7:00 am
Thursday...............Spanish 6:00 pm
SATURDAY:.........English 5:00 pm
...............................Spanish 7:00 pm
SUNDAY:..............English 9:00 am
..........................Bilingual 11:00 am
..............................Spanish 1:00 pm
Offi ce..............................567-5812
Grace Baptist Church NEW BEGINNINGS
555 SW 11th, Hermiston
567-9497
Nursery provided for all services
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Worship - 10:45 AM
6:00 pm
Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM
“Proclaiming God’s word,
growing in God’s grace”
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Worship Service 10:30 AM
Sunday School 9:00 AM
Pastor J.C. Barnett
Children’s Church
& Nursery Available
700 West Orchard Avenue
P.O. Box 933
Hermiston, Oregon
541-567-8441
Echo
Community Church
21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR
Phone: (541) 376-8108
Sunday School • 9:30am
Worship • 10:45am
Children’s Church • 11:15am
Potluck & Communion ~
First Sunday of the Month
1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834
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Seventh-day
Adventist Church
First Christian
Church
Saturdays
Sabbath School........9:30 a.m.
Worship Service......11:00 a.m.
567-8241
855 W. Highland • Hermiston
Worship 10:00 AM
“come as you are”
“Proclaiming the Message of
Hope, Living the Gospel of Love”
Bible School: 9:15am
Worship Gathering: 10:30am
567-3013
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
To share your worship times call
Terri Briggs
541-278-2678