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A10 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM IN BRIEF CONTRIBUTED BY MICHELLE KANE The community Peace Pole was originally dedicated in 2008 by the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Service Unit 22. It will be rededicated on Veterans Day in its new location at the Bob Shannon Safety Center in Hermiston. Peace Pole to be rededicated on Veterans Day The community Peace Pole will be rededicated in a ceremony hosted by the Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Service Unit 22. The Peace Pole was originally erected next to the veterans’ memorial at McKenzie Park in conjunc- tion with Hermiston’s cen- tennial celebration in 2008. Due to vandalism, it had to be replaced and moved to a safer location. The re-dedi- cation will be held in honor of all who have served and are serving in our country in the military. The ceremony is Wednesday, Nov. 11 — Veterans Day — at 2 p.m. at the Bob Shannon Safe- ty Center, 330 S. First St., Hermiston. For more information about the ceremony, call Michelle Kane at 541-564- 5985. For more informa- tion about joining or vol- unteering with Girl Scouts, contact Addie Bower at 541-389-8146 or abower@ girlscoutsosw.org. Inland Musicians seeks chorale, orchestra members What better way to get in the holiday spirit than making a joyful noise? Additional voices are needed for the Inland Northwest Chorale. Re- hearsals are Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at Harris Junior Academy, 3121 S.W. Hai- ley Ave., Pendleton. The Inland Northwest Orches- tra begins its rehearsals Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., also at Har- ris Junior Academy. The combined Christmas concerts are Dec. 11-13. No auditions are required to participate in the ensem- bles. For more information, contact 541-289-4696 or inwm@machmedia.net. Fair board seeks court, chaperone applicants The Umatilla County Fair is seeking applicants for the 2016 fair court and for the position of fair court chaperone. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 13. Court applicants must currently be enrolled in school or home-schooled and be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. In addition, the applicant must be a Umatilla County resident. No equine experience is required. Applicants for the 2016 court will be expected to prepare and present a speech describing their in- terest in serving as an am- bassador for the Umatilla County Fair and Umatilla County in general. The speech also should include their personal knowledge of the fair, 4-H and FFA programs. Participation on the court provides an oppor- tunity for young people to represent Umatilla Coun- ty during fair week and at parades and other functions throughout Eastern Oregon and Washington in 2016. The court program re- quires a court chaperone to mentor and guide the se- lected members throughout the year. Chaperone duties require attendance at all pa- rades and multiple commu- nity events. The events and related planning typically begin in January, with an increasing time commitment as fair week draws closer. All ef- forts are made to schedule events on weekends, but occasional evening and weekday commitments are necessary. All applicants must pass a background check. Applications for the fair court and chaperone are available at www.umatil- lacounty.net/fair or at the IDLURI¿FH:2UFKDUG Ave., Hermiston. Fair court applications can also be obtained at all Umatilla County high schools and +([WHQVLRQRI¿FHV/DWH applications will not be considered. Fair staff will contact all accepted appli- cants and interviews will be scheduled. For more information, FRQWDFW WKH IDLU RI¿FH DW 541-567-6121 or 800-700- 3247 or angie.mcnalley@ umatillacounty.net. Veterans program features singing Patriotic songs and oth- er special music is planned during a special veteran’s program at New Hope Community Church. Open to the public, the event is Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church, 1350 S. High- way 395, Hermiston. For more information, call Doug Fehrenbacher at 541-561-8327. Marriage class combines humor, learning A practical and fun mar- riage class began Monday in Hermiston. /DXJK <RXU :D\ WR a Better Marriage is an eight-week video presen- tation class offered Mon- days through Dec. 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Oasis Vineyard Church, 1255 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. Sponsored by Good Sa- maritan Ministries, there is no charge. People may still register to attend. Mark Gungor explores the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships, while providing practical solutions to common re- lationship woes. Couples will laugh and learn how to make positive changes in their marriage. For more information or to register, call 541-564- 1041. Couple crosses musical boundaries People will have an op- portunity to learn about the Appalachian dulcimer during a free program of- IHUHG E\ WKH /LEUDULHV RI Eastern Oregon. Heidi Muller and Bob Webb will sing songs and play traditional tunes Thurs- day, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at WKH +HUPLVWRQ 3XEOLF /L- brary, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Take a journey in song as you learn about the his- tory of the dulcimer. For more information, call 541-567-2882 or vis- it www.heidimuller.com/ heidiandbob.htm. VOTE FOR SCOTT WRIGHTSON Shoebox gifts spread hope across the world By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor Stacy and Rob Schae- fer are proud parents these days. Their daughters, Kelsie, 12, and Bethany, 14, are ac- tively involved in providing hope to children across the world. The Hermiston fami- ly attends Oasis of Hope Church, which participates in providing shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child. The program, an outreach ministry of the in- ternational Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, provides Christmas gifts to disadvantaged chil- dren across the globe. A VKRHER[VL]HG ER[ LV ¿OOHG with toys, personal hygiene items, school supplies and other gifts for the recipi- ents. Kelsie, a seventh grader DW $UPDQG /DULYH 0LGGOH School, was quite inquisitive two years ago during a chil- dren’s church project of pack- ing some of the shoebox gifts. “I asked a bunch of questions and then I said, ‘That’s really cool,’ but I didn’t do much after that.” This year, Kelsie be- came further inspired with the project after watching some videos featuring re- cipients talking about the impact receiving a shoebox gift made in their lives. She visualized kids opening their boxes. “I was thinking about a kid holding a cuddly stuffed animal and being really, re- ally happy about it,” Kelsie said. “It was mentioned how the room lit up with excitement.” Kelsie’s enthusiasm spilled over to her older sister. This past summer, the two approached their Paid for by Scott Wrightson, 366 E. Hurlburt, Hermiston, OR 97838 CONTRIBUTED BY STACY SCHAEFER Claire Anderson, 9, Kelsie Schaefer, 12, and Bethany Schaefer, 14, hold Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. The three girls worked on a garage sale this summer to raise money to send Christmas gifts to disadvantaged youths across the globe through Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian outreach program. parents and asked about having a yard sale to raise PRQH\ WR EX\ JLIWV WR ¿OO more shoeboxes. Given the OK, the sisters got busy sorting, pricing and arrang- ing items. Their neighbor, 9-year-old Claire Ander- son, also helped with the yard sale. Claire was familiar with the project, as her church — New Hope Community Church — serves as a local relay center to collect shoe- box gifts during National Collection Week. The yard sale, Stacy said, raised nearly $600. Using part of the money, Bethany enjoyed a recent shopping excursion to the Dollar Tree to pick out items to put in the boxes. “It almost brings me to tears when you realize how much they can have an impact on other children around the world,” Sta- cy said. “They have been working hard at this.” Recognizing their heart for the project, Oasis of Hope youth leaders, Holly DQG -DVRQ /DPEHUW DVNHG the girls if they wanted to head the church’s effort to collect boxes. Kelsie and Bethany recently showed a video about the project to the congregation. In addition, they shared about a man who received a gift when he was a boy living in an orphanage in Russia. Many area churches participate in the project. Also, Carol Frink, owner of Real Business Solu- WLRQV//&KDVUDOOLHGWKH business community to get involved with either pack- ing or collecting boxes. In addition, monetary dona- tions are accepted, which can be used to purchase items for the shoebox gifts or to help in defraying shipping costs. Anyone can package a box for Operation Christ- mas Child. Items must be placed into a shoe- box-sized container. More information, guidelines for shoebox gifts and an option for peo- ple to virtually “Build a Box” is available at www. samaritanspurse.org/occ. National Collection Week is Nov. 16-23. Packed boxes can be dropped off at New Hope, 1350 S. Highway 395, Hermiston: •Nov. 16, 18, 20, 21, 23; from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. •Nov. 17, 19; from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. •Nov. 22; from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call Barb Wattenburger, relay center coordinator, at 541-626-3159. HERMISTON HORSESHOE CLUB, 5 p.m., Weber Field, 600 S. First St., Hermis- ton. (Rick Rebman 541-720-6402). ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO, 6 p.m., doors open, bingo starts at 7 p.m., 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. (541- 567-7615). KIWANIS OF ECHO, 6-7:30 p.m., Echo Masonic Hall, 200 S. DuPont St., Echo. Guests welcome. (echokiwanis@centurytel. net, 541-379-6992). PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), 6:30 p.m., 1535 N.E. Gladys Drive, Hermiston. (541-571- 1965). HERMISTON ELKS, 7 p.m., 480 E. Main St. UMATILLA SAGE RIDERS, 7 p.m., 81907 N. Highway 295, Hermiston. (541-561- 0695). V.F.W. HERMISTON POST NO. 4750, 7 p.m., 1888 W. Cherry St., Hermiston. Bingo open to the public, 220 N.E. Third St. (541-922-1802 from noon-8 p.m.) GREENFIELD GRANGE MEETING, 6:30 p.m. at The Hall, Boardman. UMATILLA-MORROW HEAD START, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 110 N.E. Fourth St., Hermis- ton. (Leanna 541-564-6878). V.F.W. POST NO. 922, 7 p.m., VFW Hall, 1221 S.E. Court Place, Pendleton. HERMISTON AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, 7:30 p.m., Hermiston Fire Station 3, Westland Road. IRRIGON/UMATILLA LIONS CLUB, 6:30 p.m., Amanda’s Bar and Grill, 610 Sixth St., Umatilla. HATROCKHOUND GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY, 7 p.m., First Christian Church gym, 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. (Mike Filarski 541-922-5091). WOMEN OF THE IRRIGON MOOSE, 7 p.m., 210 N.E. Third St. (541-922-1802 from noon to 8 p.m.) HERMISTON EMBLEM CLUB NO. 215, 7:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 480 E. Main St. TUESDAY, NOV. 10 TOPS CHAPTER OR 1110, 8 a.m. weigh- in, meeting starts at 8:45 a.m., Missionary Baptist Church, 125 E. Beech St., Hermis- ton. (Margaret Wetterling 541-720-0276). STATE EMPLOYEES NO-HOST RE- TIREMENT BREAKFAST, 9 a.m., Shari’s Restaurant, 319 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton. GREENFIELD GRANGE PINOCHLE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Hall, 209 N.W. First St., Boardman. STUDYING THE MIRACLES OF JESUS, 4-6 p.m., Good Samaritan Ministries, 319 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston. (541-564-1041). ARC OF UMATILLA COUNTY, 5:30 p.m., 215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. COLUMBIA BASIN SINGLES, 6 p.m. (Mary Ann 541-567-3715). HERMISTON EAGLES BINGO, 6 p.m. doors open, games begin at 7 p.m., 160 N.W. Second St. Members and their guests welcome. WILLOW CREEK SYMPHONY, 6-7:30 p.m. orchestra, 7:30-8:30 p.m. singers, Irrigon Jr./Sr. High School, 315 E. Wyoming Ave. (RaNiel Dunn 541-289-4696). WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 WILLOW RUN LADIES GOLF CLUB, 8 a.m., rain or shine at the Willow Run Golf Course, Boardman. Participants do not need to be a member to play with the club. (541-481-4381). BOOKMINDERS, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Place, 164 E. Main St., Hermiston. (541-567-2882). HERMISTON KIWANIS CLUB, noon, Desert Lanes restaurant conference room, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. (Doug Barak 541-567-6728). IRRIGON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, noon, Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place. HERMISTON ELKS DINNER, 5:30-8 p.m., 480 E. Main St. OREGON GRASS ROOTS CRIBBAGE CLUB NO. 2, 6:30 p.m., Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. All levels of players welcome. (541-567- 6594). MILTON-FREEWATER JAYCEES BOARD, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 611 N. Main St. COMMUNITY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 HERMISTON BREAKFAST KIWANIS CLUB, 6:30 a.m., Umatilla-Morrow Head Start Center, 110 N.E. Fourth St. WILLOW RUN LADIES GOLF CLUB, 8 a.m., rain or shine at the Willow Run Golf Course, Boardman. Participants do not need to be a member to play with the club. (541-481-4381). NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILTERS, 10 a.m., 435 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. HERMISTON LION’S CLUB, noon, Desert Lanes Bowling Alley. GREENFIELD GRANGE GWA, 1 p.m., at The Hall, 209 N.W. First St., Boardman. HERMISTON ELKS DINNER, 5:30-8 p.m., 480 E. Main St. OREGON GRASS ROOTS CRIBBAGE CLUB NO. 2, 6:30 p.m., Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. All levels of players welcome. (541-567- 6594). BLUE MOUNTAIN A’S MODEL A FORD CLUB, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. Anyone interested in learning about the Model A Ford is welcome. (Jim Smootz 541-276-2858). THURSDAY, NOV. 5 BOARDMAN KIWANIS, 6:45 a.m., River- front Lodge, 6 E. Marine Drive. TUMBLEWEED TOASTMASTERS, 6:45 a.m., Conference Room 3&4, Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Visitors welcome. (541- 567-4349). ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM THE DRY SIDE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., basement of Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. Use the Seventh Street entrance. Monthly business meeting at noon. (541-567-4446). UMATILLA DOG WALKING CLUB, 10 a.m., 630 Switzler St. at the dog wash in front of Umatilla High School. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF HERM- ISTON, noon, ARC of Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave. MORROW UMATILLA RETIRED EDUCA- TORS ASSOCIATION, 11:30 a.m. no-host lunch, Prodigal Son Brewery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. Featured speaker: Debbie Kishpaugh will discuss the award-winning Rhythmic Mode dance team. Anyone interested in education is welcome to attend. (Bill Mayclin 541-276- 4540). HERMISTON LINEBACKER CLUB, noon to 1 p.m., Desert Lanes, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. Hear HHS football coach David Faaeteete discuss last week’s game and talk about the upcoming tilt. RSVP by Wednesday at 3 p.m. to 541-567- 5215. Cost is $11 for members, $13 for non-members. HERMISTON ROTARY CLUB, noon, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Parish Hall, Fifth Street and Locust Avenue. SATURDAY, NOV. 7 MORROW UMATILLA RETIRED EDUCA- TORS ASSOCIATION, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Roosters Restaurant, 1515 Southgate. SUNDAY, NOV. 8 HERMISTON EAGLES BREAKFAST, 8-11 a.m., 160 N.W. Second St. Members and guests welcome. MONDAY, NOV. 9 GARDENING FRIENDS, 2 p.m., venue varies, Boardman. (Margie Park 541-481- 2570). IRRIGON MOOSE LODGE TACOS AND BINGO, 6-9 p.m., tacos; 6:30-9 p.m., bingo. McKay Creek Estates presents: SAFETY FIRST S Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe! SafetyMan says “Always be Safe to Ensure an Active & Independent Lifestyle” Living with Lower Cholesterol TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 3:30 PM 100 DEALERS Lafayette School Antique Mall Join us for an afternoon to increase your understanding of cholesterol levels and how proper diet and nutrition can be combined with exercise and medications to keep your cholesterol levels in check. Learn the consequences and risks to your health when cholesterol reaches unhealthy levels. Advance Directives TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 3:30 PM ary s r e niv n A th th -8 , 6 v No ment, Gym S . Sun ase ANTIQUE Fri.- srooms, B d with RICK’S E L SA s le 8 Cla block ,.. fil ntire the e What is an Advance Directive? When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease there are many questions. One of the most confusing aspects can be the legal documents that need to be signed while your loved one can still make decisions. ANTIQUES for District 5 of the Hermiston Irrigation District. Stop by the office at 366 E. Hurlburt on Nov. 10th between 7am and 8pm to vote. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 COMMUNITY For more information or to RSVP, call us at (541) 276-1987 or visit us today! On Sale New Container Hwy99W, Lafayette www.LafayetteSchoolAntiqueMall.com McKay Creek Estates 1601 Southgate Place Pendleton, Oregon 97801 www.PrestigeCare.com