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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2015 COMMUNITY Swim team dives into talent show Fundraiser pays for team transportation costs By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor Singers, tap dancers, violin players, piano performances DQG D VSHFLDO WRSVHFUHW ¿QDO act featuring girls from the Hermiston High school swim team are included during the HHS Swim Team Talent Show. The fundraising event pro- vides money for transporta- tion costs for the team to use the Blue Mountain Communi- ty College pool for practices. Lynne Hamblin, coordinator of the show and wife of swim coach Kevin Hamblin, said the community has been support- ive of helping the team. She said the team has the highest transportation costs for any ac- tivity in the district. “We came up with this idea after dealing with too many cold miserable days standing outside counting pop cans,” Hamblin said. “Now we have an activity that our community can enjoy in the warmth of the auditorium and help our swim- mers at the same time.” 7KH ¿IWK DQQXDO 7DOHQW Show is 7 p.m. Saturday in the school’s auditorium, 600 S. First St. Admission is $8 per person or $20 for a family. Mark Douglass, elementary music teacher, is assisting with directing the show, and Char- lie Clupny, a retired education STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI John Malgesini walks along a trail with his German shepherd, Lucifer, above the Columbia River near Hat Rock State Park. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department LVRIIHULQJDJXLGHGSURJUDPLQWKHDUHDGXULQJWKHÀIWKDQQXDO)LUVW'D\+LNHV First Day Hikes encourage people to hit the trail By TAMMY MALGESINI FILE PHOTO 7KH+HUPLVWRQ+LJK6FKRROVZLPWHDPER\VSHUIRUPDV\QFKURQL]HG “swimming” number to wrap up the 2015 Swim Team Talent Show. The 2016 event, which serves as a fundraiser for transportation to SUDFWLFHVLV6DWXUGD\LQWKHVFKRRO·VDXGLWRULXP service district employee, is returning for the fourth year as master of ceremonies. Also as part of the fundrais- HU UDIÀH WLFNHWV FDQ EH SXU- chased for $10 from swim team members through intermission of the show. Items up for grabs include an iPad Air, a Fit Bit, metal art featuring the Hermis- WRQ³+´DÀRZHUDUUDQJHPHQW a pedicure/manicure and nu- merous gift cards. Also, a bake sale will be held during the in- termission. More than two dozen acts are featured during the show, including reigning champion, Korrina Tibboni, who is back for her fourth year. Containers will be sitting in the commons for the audience to vote by placing cash in the jar of their favorite acts. Priz- es for best of show will be de- WHUPLQHGE\MXGJHVZKLOH¿UVW through third place will be from the amount of cash collected from audience votes. All of the winners will receive gift cards. “This is our way of giving back to the community for being so generous to our hard working swimmers,” Hamblin said. “This is a great fami- ly night with great entertain- ment.” For more information, call Lynne Hamblin at 541-571- 5691. Community Editor Outdoor enthusiasts can ring in the new year during First Day Hikes, which are planned at 28 state parks in Oregon. The free activities are sponsored by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with America’s State Parks. Local New Year’s Day hikes include programs at Hat Rock State Park, near Hermiston, and Cottonwood Canyon State Park, located about 25 miles northwest of Condon. Day-use parking fees, if ap- plicable, will be waived for all Jan. 1 visitors at participating state parks. Those heading to Hat Rock State Park will meet Friday at 11 a.m. by the boat launch. The two-mile scenic trail will take hikers along the Colum- bia River with views of Wallula Lake above McNary Dam. Participants also will hike up to Hat Rock. Participants in the Cottonwood Canyon State Park hike will meet Fri- day at 11 a.m. at the Lone Tree Camp- ground shade shelter. Rangers will lead a six-mile interpretive hike in the John Day River Canyon on the Pinnacles Trail. Hikers will see gorgeous river views and could see big horn sheep, osprey and coyote. People are reminded to dress in lay- ers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water as well as a camera or binoculars for wildlife viewing. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash. In case of inclement weather, peo- ple should call the park to inquire about a possible cancellation. For Hat Rock, call 541-983-2277 or 541-786- 2755 and for Cottonwood Canyon, the numbers are 541-394-0002 or 541- 394-0003. First Day Hike participants are invited to share photos via social PHGLDE\XVLQJWKHKDVKWDJ25¿UVW- dayhikes on Twitter and Instagram or tagging “Oregon State Parks” on Face- book. Images can also be sent by email to social.oprd@oregon.gov. For more information about the hikes, visit www.oregonstateparks.org or contact Chris Havel at chris.havel@ oregon.gov or 503-986-0722. IN BRIEF Recreation program offers dance lessons Art event seeks regional artists During the new year, area residents can learn the West Coast Swing, the Night Club 2-Step and line dancing in classes offered through Hermiston Parks & Recreation. Instructor April Dynteria presents the swing dancing class for both beginners and those wanting more prac- tice. The unique dance fea- tures funky and sassy music in multiple genres, includ- ing pop, country and hip- hop. The Night Club 2-Step dance is slow, romantic and is enjoyed for its smooth motions with graceful ap- pearance. Both classes meet Thursdays from Jan. 7 through Feb. 11. The 2-step is from 6:15-7:15 p.m. and the swing session is 7:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for Hermiston resi- dents and $38 for non-res- idents. People can learn pop- ular line dances to their favorite songs in just four hours. The Line Dancing Workshop is Saturday, Jan. 30 from 1-5 p.m. The cost is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. All of the dance classes meet in the basement at the Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. They are open to participants 14 and older. For more information, visit www.hermistonrecre- ation.com. To register, call 541-667-5018 or stop by WKH UHFUHDWLRQ RI¿FH N.E. Second St., Hermis- ton. Tri ART for Giving is seeking artists for its ex- hibition, which runs from April 29-May 21. The event features an art exhibition, contest and fundraiser that gives artists and businesses an oppor- tunity to showcase art and stimulate the minds and economy of the communi- ty. The public and a jury will vote on their favorite art pieces. Artist awards include $1,000 best in show, $500 second and $250 third for both a peo- ple’s choice and a juried vote. The artwork can be through any medium. The registration fee is $50 per piece. Those registering by Sunday, Jan. 10 will receive a 10 percent dis- count. In addition, schol- arships are available with registration fees. For more information, contact triart. for.giving@gmail.com. Registration for artists 18-and-older is now open and runs through Friday, Feb. 12. For more informa- tion, visit www.artsfoun- dationmc.org. Oregon Blue Book available for purchase The newest edition of the Oregon Blue Book fea- tures an expanded color section exploring Oregon’s early rural schools with photos, artwork and mem- orabilia from Oregon’s historical societies. It’s not like him. I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again. …I’m beginning to get worried. The 2015-16 Blue Book also features — for the ¿UVW WLPH ² ZLQQLQJ HV- says from Oregon’s school children. The essays pro- vide a fresh perspective on the state and create a time capsule for Oregonians in the future. Included is an essay by Lily Volger, a student from Echo, who encourages people to visit her hometown in her hon- orable mention submission of “My Favorite Place to Visit in Oregon.” Also, chosen in a state- wide contest, the back cov- Church Directory lie.a.yamaka@state.or.us. Bible college hosts informational luncheon A free luncheon is planned to provide infor- mation about the Hermiston School of Urban Missions Bible College & Theologi- cal Seminary. Elsie Cook, vice pres- ident of operations of the Oakland, California-based school, is the special speak- er. 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 The free meal is open to those 16 and older. It is Saturday, Jan. 16 at noon at the Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurl- burt Ave. The Hermiston cohort, a fully-accredited school, started in 2010 at the Living Faith Church, but moved to Assembly of God in its third year. For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, call 541-567-5831. For more about the Bible col- lege, visit www.facebook. com/hermistonsum. 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 W o r s h i 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 1-855-ORE-ADRC HelpForAlz.org 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 OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM 541-567-8441 We can help. er features a photo of the tree farm at GreenWood Resources, located near Boardman,” taken by Ken- neth E. Thompson The Oregon Blue Book, 2UHJRQ¶V RI¿FLDO DOPDQDF and fact book, has been up- dated and re-published ev- ery two years since 1911. The collector’s item costs $18 for paperback and $30 for hardback. It can be pur- chased at www.bluebook. state.or.us. For more information, contact Julie Yamaka at 503-378-5199 or ju- 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 To share your worship times call Amanda Jacobs 541-278-2683 PAPER...GET YOUR PAPER HERE!!! We have newspaper roll ends available. $1.00 per roll OR Buy one Get 2 FREE!!! Great for crafts, table coverings, make your own wrapping paper. Moving? Great packing material to protect your items. 211 SE Byers Ave. Pendleton 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. 333 E Main St. Hermiston