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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
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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.”
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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
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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
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First Day Hikes encourage
people to hit the trail
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“swimming” number to wrap up the 2015 Swim Team Talent Show.
The 2016 event, which serves as a fundraiser for transportation to
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service district employee, is
returning for the fourth year as
master of ceremonies.
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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-
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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-
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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
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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
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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.
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I found Dad’s remote in the fridge again.
…I’m beginning to get worried.
The 2015-16 Blue Book
also features — for the
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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,
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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
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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
