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East Oregonian
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
CATCHING BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Wheatland Insurance hosts annual food
HEPPNER — There’s still time to donate to the food
drive hosted by Wheatland Insurance, 294 N. Main St,
Heppner. The annual effort runs through Wednesday, Dec.
15, 5 p.m.
People can donate nonperishable food items, which will
be distributed to locals in need through the Neighborhood
Center Food Bank. For more information, call 541-676-9113.
Altrusa seeks children’s book donations
Ben Lonergan/East Oregonian
Claire, age 7, left, and Arya, 3, smile as Santa Claus visits their table Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, during Pancakes with Santa at
the Hermiston Community Center.
HERMISTON — Altrusa International of Hermiston is
hosting a book collection event. Held in conjunction with
the opening day of the animated movie “Sing 2” — Wednes-
day, Dec. 22 — at the Hermiston Cinema, 355 W. Theater
Lane. Members of the service club will be available in the
lobby during the afternoon matinees. Families attending
the movie are encouraged to donate a new or gently used
children’s book.
Books collected during the event will help stock three
Little Free Libraries that Altrusa maintains in Hermiston
neighborhoods.
“We look forward to seeing you and to gathering wonder-
ful books that will be shared with all of the community’s
children,” Altrusa member Nancy Lauck said in a press
release.
A nonprofit organization, Altrusa works toward making
local communities better through leadership, partnership
and service. Clubs undertake a variety of service, literacy,
fundraising and international projects each year.
For more information, email Lauck at nancylauck1@
gmail.com.
The Bistro welcomes Dallin Puzey
UMATILLA — Local musician Dallin Puzey will
perform in Umatilla. The free show is Saturday, Dec. 18,
7-9 p.m. at The Bridge Bistro & Brews, 1501 Sixth St.,
Umatilla.
The mostly self-taught musician plays guitar, piano and
harmonica. In addition to his original tunes, including U-Co.
Blues, Puzey plays familiar hits of Hank Williams, Johnny
Cash, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more.
For more information about the event, call 541-922-4112.
Ben Lonergan/East Oregonian
Hermiston High School student Renna Gorham serves sau-
sage Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, during Pancakes with Santa at
the Hermiston Community Center.
Ben Lonergan/East Oregonian
Andy, 5, gets a serving of sausage Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, during
Pancakes with Santa at the Hermiston Community Center.
MEETINGS
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Por t of Mor row
Commission, 3 p.m., Port
of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive,
Boardman. Special executive
session. (Brandy Warburton
541-481-7678)
Echo School District
Board, 5:15 p.m., district
conference room, 600
Gerone St. Emergency meet-
ing. (541-376-8436)
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Stanf ield Irrigation
District, noon, district
office, 100 W. Coe Ave.
Call for the teleconference
number, to request agenda
or to be added to the agenda.
(541-449-3272)
Intermountain Educa-
tion Service District, 4 p.m.,
district office, 2001 S.W. Nye
Ave., Pendleton. (Danielle
Sackett 541-966-3102)
Umat i l l a Ho spit a l
District, 6 p.m., Umatilla
Medical Clinic, 1890 Seventh
St. (541-922-3104)
Oregon Trail Library
District, 6:30 p.m., district
office, 200 S. Main St.,
Boardman. Call for Zoom
login info. (Kathy Street
541-481-3365)
Thursday, Dec. 16
West Extension Irri-
gation District, 9 a.m.,
Columbia Improvement
District, 501 E. Columbia
Ave., Boardman. An execu-
tive session may be called to
discuss legal issues. Because
of COVID-19 restrictions,
call in advance to arrange
attendance. (Lisa Baum
541-922-3814)
Umatilla County Special
Library District Board,
5:30 p.m., district office, 425
S. Main St., Pendleton, via
Zoom or by calling 971-247-
1195; visit www.ucsld.org
for login information. (Erin
McCusker 541-276-6449)
East Umatilla County
Ambulance Area Health
District, 7 p.m., district
office, 431 E. Main St.,
Athena. (541-566-3813)
Tammy Malgesini/East Oregonian, File
Dallin Puzey performs Oct. 5, 2019, at the Morrow County
Harvest Festival in Boardman. The local musician will play
a free show Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at The Bridge Bistro &
Brews, Umatilla.
FIELD TEST Candidates Wanted
URGENT NOTICE: You may be qualified to participate in a special Field
Test of new hearing instrument technology being held at a local test site.
An industry leader in digital hearing devices is sponsoring a product field test in your area next week and they have asked us to select
up to 15 qualified candidates to participate. They are interested in determining the benefits of GENIUS™ 4.0 Technology in eliminating
the difficulty hearing aid users experience in difficult environments, such as those with background noise or multiple talkers.
Candidates in other test areas have reported very positive feedback so far.
We are looking for additional candidates in the Hermiston, Pendleton and the surounding areas.
HERMISTON:
Suite B,
B, Hermiston,
Hermiston, OR
OR 97838
97838 • • 541-716-5092
541-716-5092
HERMISTON: 955
955 SE
SE 4th
4th St.
St Suite
PENDLETON:
Southwest
Ave. 6, Pendleton
PENDLETON: 29
125
SE Court Dorian
Ave. Suite
Pendleton, OR
OR 97801
97801 • • 541-224-8661
541-224-8661
EXPIRATION DATE
December 8,
17, 2019
2021
November
In an effort to accurately demonstrate the incredible performance of these devices, specially trained representatives will be conducting
testing and demonstrations during this special event.
In addition to an audiometric hearing evaluation, candidates will receive a fiber-optic otoscope exam, a painless procedure that could
reveal common hearing problems such as excessive wax or damage to the eardrum, as well as other common causes of hearing
deficiencies.
Qualified Field Test Candidates:
• Live in Hermiston, Pendleton or the surrounding area
• Are at least 55 years of age or older
• Have experienced some level of hearing difficulty, or currently wear hearing aids
• Don’t currently work for a market research company
4.0 test product
We have a limited supply of the GENIUS™ 3.0
currently on hand and ready for testing. We have also been
authorized to offer significant discounts if you decide to take
the hearing instruments home. If you choose not to keep
them, there’s no risk or obligation of any kind. †
TO PARTICIPATE:
1) You must be one of the first 15 people to call our office
21DecField
Mention Code: 19AugField.
2) You will be required to have your hearing tested in our
office, FREE OF CHARGE, to determine candidacy.
3) Report your results with the hearing instruments to the
Hearing Care Specialist over a three week test period.
FIELD TEST PARTICIPANTS
Will be tested and
selected same-day.
Qualified candidates will be selected on a first-come,
first-served basis so please call us TODAY to secure
your spot in the Product Field Test.
Participants who qualify and complete the product test will
receive a FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card* as a token
of our thanks.
21DecField
AVOID WAITING – CALL AND MENTION CODE: 19NovField!
*One per household. Must be 55 or older and bring loved one for familiar voice test. Must complete a hearing test. Not valid with prior test/purchase in last 6 months. While supplies last. Free
gift card may be used toward the purchase of food at participating restaurants where a minimum purchase may also be required. See restaurant.com for details. Not redeemable for cash.
Promotional offer available during special event dates only. † Pursuant to terms of your purchase agreement, the aids may be returned for a full refund within 30 days of the completion of
fitting, in satisfactory condition. See store for details.