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Newspaper Page TextCOMMUNITY/RECORDS A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Christmas Express to deliver canned food By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR Hermiston Police Department has completed its collection of canned food donations for Christ- mas Express. The annual program, in its 52nd year, provides boxes of food and gifts to hundreds of households in need. On Monday, Dec. 14, Police Chief Jason Edmis- ton said in an email that in the end the depart- ment collected about 90% of the nonperishable food it normally does. Mone- tary donations were up by about 40%, however, which helped cover the approxi- mately $6,000 more than usual the department had to spend on food, in part due to problem the depart- ment ran into when solic- iting grocery store bids for turkeys and other food used to ﬁ ll out the boxes. Ben Lonergan/Hermiston Herald Cans of food ﬁ ll donation bins outside of the Hermiston Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Much of the food usu- ally comes from large food drive competitions between classrooms at Hermiston’s schools. This year, with almost all students learn- ing from home, the depart- ment set up a collection point outside Hermiston Community Center instead. More than halfway through the two-week collection period, Mayor David Drot- zmann posted a plea to Facebook stating that the police department had only Umatilla ﬁ re department offers food giveaway HERMISTON HERALD All residents of Umatilla are eligible for a free food giveaway sponsored by the Umatilla Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at McNary Fire Station, 305 Willa- mette Ave. Any resident of Umatilla with proof of residency, such as a utility bill, is eli- gible to participate. Residents will be directed to a parking area upon arrival, and must remain in their vehicle. A mask or face shield is required when interact- ing with volunteers. Only one person per vehicle is allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Residents will then be given a list of food items available and will be able to indicate which items they would like. A vol- unteer will retrieve those items and load them into their vehicle. Food will be on a ﬁ rst-come, ﬁ rst-served basis while supplies last. The food giveaway event is made possible by donations from the city of Umatilla and the Corona- virus Aid, Relief and Eco- nomic Security Act to help the community due to impacts of COVID-19. The Umatilla Volun- teer Fireﬁ ghters Associa- tion was asked by the city to purchase and distribute these foods to any resident of Umatilla. The Umatilla Rural Fire Protection Dis- trict and the Umatilla Police Ofﬁ cer’s Association also are supporting the event. For more information, email Craig Bensen at craig.bensen@umatillaﬁ re. org or call 541-922-3718. collected about 20% of its usual haul. People came through in the last few days, how- ever, including major dona- tions from Umatilla Electric Cooperative and Hermiston Christian Center that had been holding drives of their own. Overall, Edmiston told the city council on Dec. 14, he was “very happy” that donations had come in as high as they had in such a challenging year. The city puts together 500 boxes each year to donate to households referred to the program by the schools, social services agencies and other local groups that are aware of what families might be struggling. Edmis- ton said despite the obvious levels of need in the com- munity, referrals for the pro- gram were actually down 20%, suggesting that local agencies had not been able to check in with families as much as normal due to the pandemic. Any leftover food the city might have from the program will simply be added to the Agape House’s food bank to be given out to visitors in January, he said. City staff put dona- tions together into boxes on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and the boxes will then be taken to the Agape House, where people who have been noti- ﬁ ed they have a box wait- ing for them will be able to pick one up. DEATH NOTICES James F. “Jim” Godier Hermiston Feb. 6, 1939 — Dec. 12, 2020 James F. “Jim” Godier, 81, of Hermiston died Sat- urday, Dec. 12, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 6, 1939 in Ste Genevieve, Missouri. A private family burial will be held at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please share memories of Jim with his family at www.burnsmortua- ryhermiston.com Betty Jo Joynes Beaverton Oct. 18, 1921 — Dec. 9, 2020 Former Hermiston resident Betty Jo Joynes, 99, died Dec. 9, 2020, at her home in Beaverton. She was born Oct. 18, 1921 in Fossil, Oregon. Arrangements are pend- ing with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please share memories of Betty Jo with her family at www.burnsmor- tuaryhermiston.com. Carlos Ricardo King Hermiston Feb. 19, 1971 — Dec. 10, 2020 Carlos Ricardo King, 49, of Hermiston died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 19, 1971, in Seattle, Washington. Arrangements are pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Please share memories of Carlos with his family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston. com. Our caring and experienced professionals are here to support you through this difficult time. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 POLICE LOG TUESDAY, DEC. 8 10:09 a.m. — A distur- bance involving a customer threatening employees was reported on West Highland Avenue. 10:33 a.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on Southwest 16th Place. 4:44 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on North First Street. 4:59 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Ridgeway Avenue. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 11:22 a.m. — Someone re- ported they had gotten their stolen vehicle back, but there was drug paraphernalia left inside. 4:21 p.m. — A missing person was reported on Northwest 11th Street. 8:20 p.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on West Ridgeway Avenue. THURSDAY, DEC. 10 2:37 a.m. — A vehicle theft was reported on Northwest Seventh Street. 1:14 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Hermiston Avenue. 2:44 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on Southwest 10th Street. 2:52 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest 12th Street. 7:21 p.m. — A domestic dis- turbance involving a woman hitting her ex-boyfriend in the head was reported on East Wilshire Avenue. 7:41 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on West Sandpiper Avenue. FRIDAY, DEC. 11 5:40 a.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on West Highland Avenue. 12:07 p.m. — A Hermiston resi- dent reported a scam call from someone claiming to be from the Hermiston Police Depart- ment asking for donations to 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm www.hermistonlmbc.com First Christian Church “Grow Your Faith Through God” Sunday School...9:00 am Worship Service...10:30 am 541-567-0272 2150 N. First St., Hermiston 20 % OFF 5:14 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on Northwest Third Street. 10:16 a.m. — A disturbance involving a female yelling and trying to rip phones oﬀ the wall was reported on Colum- bia Drive. 11:41 a.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was reported on North First Street. 12 p.m. — An assault was reported on North First Street. 1:37 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was reported on North First Street. 7:25 p.m. — A two-vehicle motor vehicle accident was re- ported on South Highway 395 and a citation was issued. CAR TROUBLE? LOST YOUR LICENSE? DON’T WORRY! WE GOT YOU COVERED! 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 St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us Us Join On Our Journey With Jesus. 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston Join us on ZOOM 9:00 AM Sunday Email: chuckb@eotnet.net for link N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. To advertise in the NEW BEGINNINGS Church Directory, 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 567-3013 1 .00 MONDAY, DEC. 14 CHURCH DIRECTORY LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH $ 1:01 p.m. — A domestic dis- turbance involving a “violent” 16-year-old was reported on Northeast Sixth Street. 2:13 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on West Sunland Avenue. 7:05 p.m. — A verbal domestic disturbance was reported on West Highland Avenue. 10:50 p.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on East Highland Avenue and South Highway 395. Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 541-567-8241 855 W. Hermiston Ave. Hermiston, OR 97838 www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com WE ARE OPEN TO SERVE YOUR HEALTH NEEDS! SUNDAY, DEC. 13 Seventh-day Adventist Church 685 W. Hermiston Ave. Hermiston, Oregon (541) 567-6474 WATCH FOR OUR IN-STORE SPECIALS! 2:46 a.m. — A domestic distur- bance was reported on South Highway 395. 9:01 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Ridgeway Avenue. 11:31 a.m. — An attempted burglary was reported on Southwest Third Street. 2:19 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on South First Place. 10:45 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on Southwest Seventh Street. Featured this Week: of Hermiston & Hermiston Crematory PLUS PLUS & KLUTZ SATURDAY, DEC. 12 Community Worship BURNS MORTUARY December 14-20 “stop defunding the police.” 3:31 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on Southeast Sixth Street. OFF The Alive and Well Juice for our Daily Lunch Special $6.95 CALL AHEAD AND USE OUR DRIVE THRU! 20% Off MY KIND Men's Multi 40+ & Women's Multi Vitamins FACE SHIELDS AND MASKS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! A WORC taxi will get you to and from your job anywhere in western Umatilla County. Anyone who comes in through the end of December, can get four FREE punch cards, which equals 40 one-way rides to/from work. Visit https://hermiston.or.us/public-transit to ﬁnd out how to sign up, and how WORC and the HART bus service work together to connect Hermiston. please contact Audra Workman 541-564-4538 or email aworkman@eastoregonian.com CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 541-289-4774