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Saturday, March 26, 2022
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DEAR ABBY
Selfi sh bride wonders if she’s being selfi sh
Dear Abby: I am being married to the
love of my life. Aside from my soon-to-be
husband, the most important participant in
our wedding will be my 70-year-old father,
whom I adore. Dad has been dating a woman,
“Mary,” on and off since my parents’ divorce
25 years ago. Mary has always had health
issues (lupus, kidney disease, alcoholism,
etc.), so she rarely attends family func-
tions. Dad is in excellent health, enjoys the
outdoors and is very involved in his chil-
dren’s and grandchildren’s lives.
Recently, Dad has been spending the
majority of his time taking care of sickly
Mary, including spending six weeks in a
distant city while she underwent surgery
and recovery. My siblings and I feel Dad
deserves someone who can enjoy life and
participate in similar activities, but we
acknowledge this is the person he has chosen person does? I’m sure your father would
to be with.
love to spend every moment of your special
Mary will be attending my wedding as day with you, but there are other priorities
my father’s guest. If she’s feeling
to consider. Mary, whose health is
ill, tired, or too weak to withstand
poor, is making every eff ort to be
the festivities, I am terrifi ed Dad
there to honor you. If it becomes
will make an early exit to take her
too much for her, what would you
back to the hotel. I would be devas-
have your father do — call 911 and
tated if he missed out on celebrat-
let the paramedics haul her off ?
ing the most important day of my
In the interest of family harmony,
life. I also do not want her in the
please grow up and stop obsessing
wedding photos, which is a whole
because, to say the least, it is unbe-
JEANNE
other issue. Am I being a self-
coming. As to the wedding photos,
PHILLIPS
if you don’t want her in the pictures,
ish Bridezilla, or should I voice
ADVICE
pose her on the END, so you can
my concerns to my father prior
to the big day? — Apprehensive
crop her out of them if you wish.
Daddy’s Girl
Dear Abby: I have a question about offi ce
Dear Daddy’s Girl: Have you not learned etiquette. My job requires that I meet with
by now that you cannot control what another many vendors and salespeople, as well as
hold informal meetings with other staff and
upper management in my offi ce.
My question: When welcoming people
into “my space,” should I wait for them to be
seated or, as this is my home turf, can I just
go ahead and sit and then wait for them to get
comfortable? I have attempted to gauge my
actions on other staff , but it hasn’t helped, as
each seems to have their own agenda. Until
now I have played it by ear, but a defi nitive
answer would be appreciated. — Trying To
Set A Good Example
Dear Trying: If I am escorting people
into my offi ce, we usually seat ourselves
at the same time. If you are with a client,
say “Please, have a seat,” and wait for that
person to get comfortable. When you’re with
co-workers, it isn’t necessary to stand — or
sit — on ceremony.
DAYS GONE BY
100 years ago — 1922
The University of Oregon orchestra, the largest travel-
ing organization of its kind in the northwest, will appear in
concert in the high school auditorium Wednesday evening.
Margaret Phelps, daughter of Judge G. W. Phelps of Pend-
leton, is one of the violinists who will make the trip. Miss
Phelps was formerly violin soloist with the University
Women’s Glee Club and has gained considerable repute
in University music circles. Under the direction of Rex
Underwood the orchestra has played in all parts of the state
and has received favorable comment. The repertoire of the
orchestra has been built up with a view to the giving of the
most interesting of programs. The plan being followed by
the director is to have a large number of selections so that
the program can be varied from night to night.
50 years ago — 1972
More than a third of Echo’s city tax levy of $10.74 per
$1,000 true cash value, goes to support and maintain its
cemetery, and a move is under way to establish a cemetery
district that would spread the cost out over the area covered
by the school district. Such a move, based on current levies,
would cost taxpayers in the district 48 cents per $1,000
true cash value, according to Keith Middleton, planning
commission chairman. A petition is being circulated by
Otis Umphres, city councilman, calling for the formation
of a district, and it was reported Tuesday that the coun-
cilman has obtained more than 90 signatures. The plan-
ning commission Monday night said it would include about
fi ve small cemeteries in the district in the maintenance
program if the proposed district gets approval. In the event
the district is approved, Middleton said all cemetery tools
and the perpetual maintenance fund of $19,000 would be
turned over to the district.
25 years ago — 1997
Federal employees and contract workers were evacu-
ated from the powerhouse at McNary Dam Thursday when
a small fi re occurred in an inside work area shortly before
noon. No one was injured in the accident, according to
a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
occupational health and safety offi cial. Workers reported
that the fi re apparently began when a halogen lamp came
into contact with rags being used by construction workers
removing lead-based paint. The paint removal work was
being done by members of TechniClean, a fi rm in Yakima.
Initial fi refi ghting eff orts were performed by Corps employ-
ees using hand-held and cart-mounted carbon dioxide fi re
extinguishers. The Umatilla Rural Fire Department was
called to the scene to assist. The extent of damage and the
costs of any necessary repairs will be determined after a
complete investigation by Corps offi cials is concluded.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
In 1812, an earthquake
devastated Caracas, Vene-
zuela, causing an estimated
26,000 deaths, according to
the U.S. Geological Survey.
In 1827, composer
Ludwig van Beethoven died
in Vienna.
In 1945, during World
War II, Iwo Jima was fully
secured by U.S. forces
following a fi nal, desperate
attack by Japanese soldiers.
In 1962, the U.S. Supreme
Court, in Baker v. Carr, gave
federal courts the power to
order reapportionment of
states’ legislative districts.
In 1973, the soap opera
“The Young and the Rest-
less” premiered on CBS-TV.
In 1979, a peace treaty
was signed by Israeli Prime
Minister Menachem Begin
and Egyptian President
Anwar Sadat and witnessed
by President Jimmy Carter at
the White House.
In 1982, groundbreak-
ing ceremonies took place
in Washington, D.C., for the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
In 1988, Jesse Jackson
stunned fellow Democrats
by soundly defeating Michael
S. Dukakis in Michigan’s
Democratic presidential
caucuses.
In 1992, a judge in Indi-
anapolis sentenced former
heavyweight boxing cham-
pion Mike Tyson to six years
in prison for raping a Miss
Black America contestant.
(Tyson ended up serving
three years.)
In 1997, the bodies of
39 members of the Heav-
en’s Gate techno-religious
cult who committed suicide
were found inside a rented
mansion in Rancho Santa Fe,
California.
In 2014, Osama bin
Laden’s son-in-law, Sulaiman
Abu Ghaith, was convicted
in New York for his role as
al-Qaida’s fi ery chief spokes-
man after 9/11. (He was later
sentenced to life in prison.)
In 2020, t he U.S.
surpassed official Chinese
government numbers to
become the country with the
most reported coronavirus
infections.
Ten years ago: As
demonstrations swirled
outside, Supreme Court
justices began hearing argu-
ments on challenges to Presi-
dent Barack Obama’s historic
health care overhaul. (In June
2012, the court would uphold
almost all of the law, includ-
ing the most disputed part:
the mandate that virtually
all Americans have health
insurance or pay a penalty.)
Pope Benedict XVI arrived
in Cuba in the footsteps of
his immediate predecessor,
Pope John Paul II, express-
ing great aff ection for Cubans
on both sides of the Florida
Straits and heartfelt hopes for
reconciliation.
Five years ago: President
Donald Trump took to Twit-
ter to attack conservative
lawmakers for the failure of
the Republican bill to replace
former President Barack
Obama’s health care law.
One year ago: Dominion
Voting Systems fi led a $1.6
billion defamation lawsuit
against Fox News, saying
the cable news giant falsely
claimed that the voting
company rigged the 2020
election. Maj. Gen. William
Walker, commanding general
of the District of Columbia
National Guard, was tapped
to become the House’s fi rst
African American sergeant-
at-arms. Tennessee Gov. Bill
Lee signed a law banning
transgender athletes from
participating in girls’ sports,
making Tennessee the third
state to approve such a
measure in 2021.
Today’s Birthdays: Actor
Alan Arkin is 88. Palestinian
President Mahmoud Abbas
is 87. Singer Diana Ross is
78. Rock singer Steven Tyler
(Aerosmith) is 74. Movie
composer Alan Silvestri is
72. Rock musician Monte
Yoho is 70. Former Trans-
portation Secretary Elaine
Chao is 69. Radio talk show
host Curtis Sliwa is 68.
Actor Ellia English is 63.
Actor Jennifer Grey is 62.
Actor Michael Imperioli is
56. Rock musician James
Iha is 54. Country singer
Kenny Chesney is 54. Movie
director Martin McDonagh
(Film: “Three Billboards
Outside Ebbing, Missouri”)
is 52. Actor Leslie Mann is
50. Actor T.R. Knight is 49.
Rapper Juvenile is 47. Actor
Amy Smart is 46. Actor
Bianca Kajlich is 45. Actor
Sterling Sulieman is 38.
Actor Keira Knightley is 37.
Rapper J-Kwon is 36. Actor
Carly Chaikin is 32.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
PENDLETON
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH
Sunday Service: 9am & 6pm
Tuesday Kingdom Seekers: 7pm
Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm
We offer: Sunday School • Sign Language
Interpreters • Nursery • Transportation • & more!
Pastor Dan Satterwhite
541.377.4252
417 NW 21st St. • Pendleton, OR 97801
www.facebook.com/
PendletonLighthouseChurch
Solid Rock
Community Church
140 SW 2nd St Hermiston, OR 97838
541-567-6937
Worship Service: 11:00AM
Sunday School: 9:45
Pastor Wilbur Clark
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
Redeemer
Episcopal
Church
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
241 SE Second St. Pendleton
(541)276-3809
www.pendletonepiscopal.org
PendletonPresbyterian.com
Sunday Holy Communion: 9am
Wednesday Holy Communion: Noon
M-F Morning Prayer 7am on Zoom
Worship Services On Facebook
10:00am Sundays
All Are Welcome
Community
Presbyterian
Church
14 Martin Drive,
Umatilla, OR
922-3250
Worship: 10 AM
Sunday School at 11:30
First Christian
Church
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
201 SW Dorion Ave.
Facebook.com/PendletonPresbyterian
OPEN HEARTS – OPEN DOOR
www.graceandmercylutheran.org
Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided)
Fellowship, Refreshments & Sunday School
Check Out our Facebook Page or
Website for More Information
541-289-4535
Pastor Weston Walker
Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, ELCA
(First United Methodist Church)
191 E. Gladys Ave. / P.O. Box 1108
Hermiston, Oregon 97838
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CHURCH
215 N. Main • Pendleton
10:30 - Worship Service
Sundays at 11:00am
In Person worship Sundays
at 11:00am
5:30 Family Fellowship Meal • 6:00 Bible Study
32742 Diagonal Rd.
Hermiston, OR
Office Phone: 541-276-5358
Hours: M-F 9:00am-1:00pm
(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)
Iglesia Católica Nuestra
Señora de los Ángeles
Center for Worship & Service
Sunday Worship Service
9:30 - Sunday School
Wednesday Bible Study
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150 SE Emigrant
(541) 276-3369
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
N.E. Gladys Join
Ave & Us
7th, Hermiston
541-567-6672
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CONGREGATION
ON OUR JOURNEY WITH JESUS
Services 9:00am Sundays
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Sunday Worship.........9:00 AM
Bible Study......10:15 AM
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