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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015 COMMUNITY District seeks contract for Holiday cup: Pranked or punk’d? in-school health center H By SEAN HART Staff Writer Hermiston students and school staff may have easier access to medical services next year. The Hermiston School Board authorized district administrators to finalize contract agreements for a school wellness center at the meeting Monday. Superintendent Fred Maiocco said the center at Hermiston High School will be staffed by a con- tracted medical group that will receive payment for the services from the patients, so the district will not have to pay for the medical services. He said the medical group will assume most of the business risk, but begin- ning next school year, if the wellness center oper- ates at a loss of more than $10,000 per quarter, the district will be liable for up to $7,000 per quarter. Maiocco said represen- tatives from two groups, Family Health Associates and Providence Medical, toured the facility, but Family Health Associates submitted the only bid to provide services. He said the wellness center is scheduled to open Jan. 1 but will only operate half- time until the demand for services necessitates full- time staffing. The center will pro- vide students, staff and their dependents certain services, such as well visits, physicals, screen- ings, diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, vaccinations and referrals for more advanced care, Maiocco said. Services relating to contraceptives, sexually transmitted dis- eases and mental health will not be provided on school district property, he said. Executive Director of Special Programs Jon Mishra said the district first had discussions about creating a wellness center in 2013. He said the district was method- ical in developing the program and involved all of the stakeholders in the process. “We’re going to be able to provide a service to our children,” he said, adding staff members would also benefit from reduced waiting times for simple ailments. Board member Don Rankin, however, said the district would only fur- ther undermine parental authority by establishing Center, 404 12th St., La Grande. Specific to Blue Mountains national forests. A facilitator will ensure everyone has time to speak, listen to others and propose solutions. (Peter Fargo 541-523-1231) BOARDMAN RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 1 p.m., 300 S.W. Wilson Lane. UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY FARM BUREAU, TBA. Call Julie Spratling at 541-457-6045 for more information. the wellness center. He said the schools now feed many students and take care of them during the week. “It seems like it keeps snowballing,” he said. Rankin requested the item be removed from the consent agenda to be vot- ed on separately. Board member Maria Duron said parents would still be responsible for the students because they would have to pay for, or have insurance to cover, the cost of the medical services. “I see this as a great benefit, not another thing we are taking on,” she said. Rankin voted against authorizing the district to finalize the contracts, but the action item passed, 6-1. PUBLIC MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 SAFE COMMUNITIES, 12 noon to 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center conference center 2, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. RSVP to Kathy at 541-667-3502. RIVERSIDE SITE COUNCIL, 5:30 p.m., Riverside High School library, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave., Boardman. UMATILLA COUNTY FAIR BOARD, 6:30 p.m., TBA HERMISTON FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Hermiston Fire Station No.1, 320 S. First S. HERMISTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. STANFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., district office, 1120 N. Main St. THURSDAY, NOV. 12 MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. BLUE MOUNTAIN FOREST PLAN REVISION TECHNICAL MEETING: FORESTRY, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blue Moutain Conference PORT OF MORROW COMMISSION, 1:30 p.m., port offices, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. BLUE MOUNTAIN FOREST PLAN REVISION PUBLIC MEETING: PACE AND SCALE OF RESTORATION, 5:30 p.m. doors open, meeting begins at 6 p.m., La Grande Armory, 404 12th St. Specific to Wallowa- Whitman and Umatilla national forests. A facilitator will ensure everyone has time to speak, listen to others and propose solutions. (Peter Fargo 541-523-1231) HERMISTON PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. UMATILLA SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., district office, 1001 Sixth St. FRIDAY, NOV. 13 No meetings scheduled MONDAY, NOV. 16 WEST EXTENSION IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 9 a.m., Irrigon Fire Department, 705 N.E. Main St. (541-922-3814). WESTLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 1 p.m., district office, 77096 Highway 207, Echo. ECHO SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Echo School, 600 Gerone St. UMATILLA-MORROW HEAD START, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 110 N.E. Fourth St., Hermiston. (Leanna 541- 564-6878). TUESDAY, NOV. 17 IRRIGON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall, 500 N.E. Main St. UMATILLA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, 6 p.m., SWCD conference room, 200 S.E. Hailey Ave., Pendleton. STANFIELD CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Stanfield City Hall council chambers, 150 W. Coe St. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 MORROW COUNTY COURT, 9 a.m., Bartholomew Building, 110 N. Court St., Heppner. INTERMOUNTAIN ESD, 6:30 p.m., district office, 2001 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. BOARDMAN PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 202 N. Main St. OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Heppner Public Library, 444 N. Main St. UMATILLA HOSPITAL DISTRICT, 7:30 p.m., Umatilla Medical Clinic, 1890 Seventh St. GO ONLINE www.hermistonherald.com ave you caught any since, the cup has told a sto- of the hullabaloo ry of the holidays by featur- about the Starbucks ing symbols of the season from vintage ornaments red holiday cup? A former pastor turned and hand-drawn reindeer social media personality to modern vector-illustrated originally announced on characters.” Facebook (Nov. 5 at 10:56 Starbucks notes people a.m.) that Starbucks had lost have been doodling images his business and encouraged on their cups for years. This others to also boycott year’s “plain” holiday the coffee empire. cup provides a “blank Joshua Feuer- canvas” to further en- stein’s post also in- courage the creativity cludes a link to a of its customers, the piece — “Starbucks website states. Star- ‘Holiday cups’ No bucks has even held Longer Contain red cup contests with Christmas Refer- Tammy the winners receiving Malgesini ences” written by INSIDE MY gift cards. Michael Cantrell on SHOES Although three of theradicals.com — my Facebook friends that explains his sudden dis- “like” Joshua Feuerstein’s dain for Starbucks. Facebook page, I had never However, it seems heard of him until this whole Feuerstein’s personal black- Starbucks thing went viral. balling of Starbucks lasted a However, after browsing his little more than an hour. In page and listening to some his follow-up post at 12:15 of his YouTube rants, I have p.m., Feuerstein encour- formed an opinion. I believe ages people to join him in people like Feuerstein have a movement he’s calling a tendency to provide par- #merrychristmasstarbucks. tial information and then “Starbucks REMOVED dogmatically spread their CHRISTMAS from their version of “the truth.” cups because they hate Je- “Starbucks, I tricked you sus ... SO I PRANKED into putting ‘Merry Christ- THEM,” the post says, mas’ on your cup,” Feuer- which includes a video clip stein said in the video clip, shot in front of a Starbucks by telling the barista that with Feuerstein clutching a was his name. holiday cup. Personally, I just don’t Feuerstein’s accusation get Feuerstein’s “prank.” against the coffee king- He’s encouraging people to dom was in response to the buy Starbucks drinks, then company opting to go with taking sel¿es with their red “plain red” cups this holiday holiday cup and posting season. By the way, the cup them on the Internet. So, is red and includes the green not only are people support- Starbucks logo, which, to ing Starbucks by making a me, displays the classic purchase, but they’re also colors generally associated providing advertisements with Christmas. by plastering the photos all According to the com- over social media. pany website, the ¿rst Star- I’m just waiting for Ash- bucks holiday cup intro- ton Kutcher and the old duced in 1997 featured “... a “Punk’d” crew to pop up jazz-themed design in jewel any moment. tones of deeper reds, greens ——— and blues.” Tammy Malgesini is To me, this doesn’t ex- the community editor. Her actly scream Christmas — column, Inside my Shoes, other than the fact it includ- includes general musings ed red and green. about life. Contact her at The company website tmalgesini@eastoregonian. goes on to say, “Every year com or 541-564-4539. IN BRIEF Fitness studio hosts Woman’s Day Fashion, food and fun are planned during Wom- an’s Day at the Higher Power Fitness. The free event is Sat- urday beginning at 9 a.m. with kickboxing. The rest of the fun, which includes several vendors, runs from noon to 4 p.m. at 1055 S. Highway 395, Suite 202, Hermiston. Donations of gently used clothing, coats and shoes will be accepted on behalf of the local women’s shel- ter. For more information, contact 541-289-5483 or info#higherpower¿t- nessllc.com. Teens get ready to jam on Portland trip A ¿eld trip to Portland includes an evening of lis- tening to Christian bands and speakers. The Winter Jam trip is organized by Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. The event is Friday at the Moda Center in Portland. Those planning to attend must call or text Janet Breshears today at 541- 571-0700. The cost is $15 per per- son, plus extra money for dinner. Also, participants can bring additional money for concessions and band merchandise purchases. For information about the event, visit http://2015. jamtour.com. Warming station sets Grange sets pre- volunteer training holiday flea market Additional training and safety meetings are planned for those interested in vol- unteering at the Hermiston Warming Station. The sessions available are Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. The training takes place at the First United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave. For more information, contact 541-720-1146, warming station@gmail. com or search Facebook for “Hermiston Warming Sta- tion.” A pre-Christmas Àea market is upcoming at the Columbia Grange. The event also in- cludes an all-you-can-eat breakfast for $6. The flea market, which includes holiday gifts and ideas, is Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 32339 Diag- onal Blvd., Hermiston. Vendor space is available for $8. For more information or for vendor space, call Doris at 541-567-8663 or Pat at 541-567-5706. Church Directory NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 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 541-289-4774 Echo Community Church 21 N Bonanza Street Echo, OR Phone: (541) 376-8108 Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 am Children’s Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:15 am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month Seventh-day Adventist Church s h i W o r p w i t h u s ! 1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834 oasisvineyard.us Worship 10:00 AM "come as you are" 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 First United Methodist Church Of Hermiston Rev. Dr. James T. Pierce, Pastor Open Hearts, Open minds, Open doors "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Pet. 5:7 191 E. Gladys Ave. Sunday Worship at 11am (541) 567-3002 Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church Grace Baptist Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English 7:00 am THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY: . . . . . . . . . English 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bilingual 11:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish 1:00 pm OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567-5812 NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1350 S. Highway 395, Hermiston Sunday Worship Services English- Pastor Dave Andrus 9:00 & 10:45 am Spanish- Pastor Genaro Loredo 9:00 & 10:15 am Classes for kids during all services For more information call 541-567-8441 First Christian Church "Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love" SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM CHILDREN'S CHURCH 11:00 AM Nursery Provided 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston Nursery provided for all services St. Johns Episcopal Church All People Are Welcome Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday Gladys Ave & 7th Hermiston Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672 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 T HE C OUNTRY C HURCH Pastor James Becker 32742 Diagonal RD Hermiston OR 97838 Sunday School 10 am Worship 7 am Evening Service 7 pm Bible Study Wednesdays 7 pm Firestarter Youth Ministry (Ages 12-17) Monday @ 6 pm 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 pm Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” Saturdays Sabbath School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. Sunday AM Service 10:30 Sunday PM Service 3:30 To share your worship times call Amanda Jacobs 541-278-2683