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A3 REGION East Oregonian Tuesday, December 18, 2018 West-end cities get grant for housing study Jingle jog all the way By JADE MCDOWELL East Oregonian The cities of Uma- tilla, Stanfield and Echo are joining forces to study housing needs. The cities received a grant from the Oregon Department of Land Con- servation and Develop- ment to develop a hous- ing needs analysis. They will work with consultant Angelo Planning Group. According to a news release, while the city of Hermiston has been partic- ipating in discussions with the other three cities about addressing housing short- ages in the west end of Umatilla County, Hermis- ton will not be part of the project because it already completed a very similar housing analysis in 2017. Umatilla commu- nity development direc- tor Tamra Mabbott said the project will include a look Staff photo by Kathy Aney Hailey Kendrick, left, and Marin Kennedy laugh Saturday morning as they near the finish line of the Jingle Jog at the Roundup Athletic Club. HERMISTON Santa serves pancakes, holiday cheer East Oregonian Santa Claus is making a special stop in Hermis- ton this weekend prior to hitching up his reindeer to deliver packages on Christ- mas Eve. The annual Pancakes with Santa will feature a breakfast of flapjacks and sausage. Kids will have a chance to be creative and enjoy a tasty breakfast as a variety of toppings will be available. Sponsored by Rogers Toyota of Hermis- ton and Hermiston Parks & Recreation, tickets must be purchased in advance to attend. The event is Satur- day from 9-11 a.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Ho ho ho, Santa’s hungry and so are families in Hermiston — only a few tickets remain. The cost is $10 for ages 16 and older, $8 for children 2-15 or $30 for a family of four ($5 each for extra children). Tickets will not be sold at the door. In addition to the break- fast, the event features craft activities and photos with Santa Claus. HERMISTON — Altrusa International of Hermis- ton has volunteered to help coordinate a supply drive for the Hermiston Warming Station. People are encouraged to place items in collec- tion boxes through Janu- ary. Collection sites include Shipping Solutions, Dance Unlimited, Old West Federal Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini The Kautz family of Hermiston, including Cory Sr., Britni, Cory Jr., 5, and Tyson, 9 months, pose for a photo with Santa Claus during the 2017 Pancakes with Santa. This year’s event is Saturday at the Hermiston Community Center. For more information or to buy tickets, call Hermis- Credit Union, Banner Bank and the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce. In addition, donations can be dropped off at the Hermiston Warming Station Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. at 1075 S. High- way 395. People are asked to drive around back and leave donations with a vol- unteer. Call 541-289-2150 to arrange another time. Needed items include household cleaning and paper products, beverages, laundry and dishwashing P SYCHOLOGICAL S ERVICES OF P ENDLETON , LLC Holiday Stress? We Can Help! C ONTACT U S WWW.PENDLETONPSYCH.COM OR CALL US AT 541-278-2222 Give the Gift of Outdoor Space Holiday Special! 15% Off Solar Shades ! Offer Expires: 12/31/18 FREE ESTIMATES! 541-720-0772 102 E Columbia Dr. Kennewick, WA 99336 Historical society gets $15,000 grant for ‘Umatilla Gold’ East Oregonian The Umatilla County Historical Society has a little more green as it heads toward Umatilla Gold. The society announced Monday that it has secured a $15,000 grant from the Autzen Foundation, a grant that will go toward the installation of its new exhibit, Umatilla Gold: The History of Wheat in Umatilla County. The more than $350,000 interactive exhibit will trace the his- tory of local wheat from prehistoric times to mod- ern day. The exhibit is set to open in August. The historical society obtained the grant through Eastern Oregon Business Source, a business con- sulting company. The Autzen Founda- tion is a Portland nonprofit that specializes in award- ing grants to to social ser- vice, arts and culture, educational, environmen- tal, and youth-centered organizations. Wheatland accepts food donations ton Parks & Recreation at 541-667-5018 or stop by their office at the commu- nity center. BRIEFLY Altrusa heads up warming station supply drive at housing needs now and 20 years down the road, an examination of residential land available for develop- ment and a study of barri- ers to that development. It will culminate in a set of recommendations for the cities. Mabbott said those rec- ommendations may be pol- icy changes for the city council to implement, zon- ing changes, an expansion of the urban growth bound- ary or other strategies. “It’s important to have a set of recommendations in place because it sets the stage for other work that needs to be done,” she said. Mabbott said there will be multiple public meet- ings set for sometime in January, where develop- ers, homeless advocates and other stakeholders can give feedback on housing needs in the area. She said the report will likely be wrapped up by June. For the Holidays! Pergolas · Patio Covers Patio & Solar Shades Solar Screens · Screen Rooms · Retractable Awnings & More! Call for showroom hours www.mybackyardbydesignor.com License #188965 soap, foot powder, socks, and hand/foot warmers. For a complete list, call the warming station or search Facebook. Also, checks can be mailed to Hermiston Warm- ing Station, P.O. Box 433, Hermiston, OR 97838. A contest between Wheatland Insurance loca- tions throughout the region will benefit local people in need. They are holding a non-perishable food drive as a competition between each office. The food col- lected will be donated to local food banks for distri- bution. People are invited to drop off donations during regular business hours by Thursday, Dec. 20. For more information, call 1-800-243-8918 or to find the nearest Wheat- land Insurance, visit www. wheatlandins.com. 12/15 - 12/18 Cineplex Show Times $5 Classic Movie 12/19 • 12pm A Christmas Story SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (PG) 7:20 4:40 10:00 MORTAL ENGINES (PG13) 7:00 4:10 9:50 RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET (PG) 4:30 7:10 9:40 DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH (PG) 4:20 6:50 9:30 FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (PG13) 3:50* 9:20 INSTANT FAMILY (PG13) 6:40 * Matinee Pricing wildhorseresort.com • 541-966-1850 Pendleton, OR I-84 - Exit 216 Mom & Baby Support Group Inspirations , the gift shop at St. Anthony Hospital Located just inside the front entrance to the hospital. Open five days a week, Inspirations is staffed by generous volunteers, who are happy to help you find just what you’re looking for, whether you are a visitor, patient or employee. You can find thoughtful gifts, greeting cards, spiritual and inspirational items, stuffed animals, flowers, toys, snacks and refreshments, and special seasonal merchandise. Profits earned through the operation of the gift shop are used to fund scholarships for students pursuing an education in healthcare as well as to purchase much-needed equipment and supplies for St. Anthony Hospital. This year alone $11,000 in scholarships were given out. To volunteer please call 541.966.0528 HOURS: Inspirations is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We meet every Friday 9AM -11AM at St Anthony Hospital in Conference Rooms 3 & 4 This support group is Free and specifically geared toward Moms and Caregivers. We provide Free snacks, support, breastfeeding help and baby weigh ins. St. Anthony Clinic 3001 St. Anthony Way Pendleton, Oregon www.sahpendleton.org
