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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 Our Community Windy River student wins Geography Bee HERMISTON HERALD Valery Gutierrez, a sixth grade student at Windy River Elementary in Board- man, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee. The Jan. 20 win gives Gutierrez a chance to com- pete for a $50,000 college scholarship. The school-lev- el event, where students an- swered oral questions about JHRJUDSK\ ZDV WKH ¿UVW round in the 28th annual National Geographic Bee, sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Other students who com- peted at the Windy River Bee were Benny Sanchez (reserve champion), Mylee Quilter (third place), Hai- ley Daltoso, Daniel Flores, Stephanie Fudala, Quentin Johnson, Marco Landeros, Makaila Lantis and Carlos Magana. Thousands of schools across the United States and LQ WKH ¿YH 86 WHUULWRULHV are participating in the 2016 Bee. The school champi- ons, including Gutierrez, will take a written test — up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will then be eligible to compete in their state bee April 1. The National Geograph- E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com What’s next after he pops the question? Bridal show offers one-stop wedding planning By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Participants in the recent Windy River Elementary Geography Bee include: Back: Makaila Lantis, Daniel Flores, Quentin Johnson, Theresa Proctor-Reece (TAG coordinator). Middle: Hailey Daltoso, Stephanie Fudala, Carlos Magana, Marco Landeros. Front: Valery Gutierrez (champion), Benny Sanchez (reserve champion), Mylee Quilter (third place). ic Society will provide an all-expense-paid trip for state champions and teach- er-escorts to participate in the national champion- ship, which is May 22-25 in Washington D.C. The ¿UVW SODFH QDWLRQDO ZLQQHU will receive a $50,000 col- lege scholarship, a lifetime membership in the society, including a subscription to National Geographic mag- azine, and a National Geo- graphic Expedition trip to a national park in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Those who would like to test their own geogra- phy knowledge can take the quiz at www.nationalgeo- graphic.com/geobee or by downloading the “National Geographic GeoBee Chal- lenge” app. IN BRIEF Latino group to pay computer class fees Participants can gain ba- sic computer skills, which will enable them to con- The Columbia Latino Cul- nect with their children’s tural Alliance Inc. will cover teachers, learn about their fees for parents who could academic progress, school EHQH¿W IURP EDVLF FRPSXWHU events and other important classes to help them maintain news through the school’s contact with their children’s website. The cultural alliance’s progress in school. The class begins Monday, mission is to provide area March 7, and runs from 6-8 Latino families with support p.m. in the Columbia Hall and opportunities, including lab at Blue Mountain Com- maintaining and improving munity College, 975 S.E. family relationships, strength- Columbia Drive, Hermiston. ening academic achievement, The class continues weekly gaining computer skills, En- glish as a second language through Monday, April 18. classes, and cultural work- shops and presentations. For more information, including how to register for the classes, contact Natalie Contreras at 541- 303-3675 or nataliec.com- icufa@gmail.com. Brides and others in- volved with wedding plan- ning will have an oppor- tunity to talk to wedding professionals, gather in- formation and get inspired during the Eastern Oregon Bridal Show. “Brides are often totally unprepared for the amount of planning a wedding takes, after all, it’s usually a once in a lifetime event,” said Stacey Miles, the show’s producer. Miles has worked in the wedding industry since 2008. She owns Uniquely, I Do and Stone Ridge Event Center, both in the Tri-Cit- ies. And, she thoroughly enjoys working with brides and wedding professionals. Producing the show with Daniell McAfee, owner of H&M Photography, Miles is passionate about supporting wedding professionals and ensuring brides have the re- sources available to plan the wedding of their dreams. The Eastern Oregon Bridal Show is Sunday, Feb. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. It includes a wedding fashion show at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Brides-to- be who buy a $5 ticket in advance can have someone accompany them for free, or for $10, she can bring up to 10 guests with her to the show. The bridal show features everything from wedding NP-C • Combined 40 years medical experience • 16 years as NP-C • Over 20 years in Hermiston Sean Perkins, left, of Desert Sounds Mobile DJ announces a bridal wear fashion show during a past Eastern Oregon Bridal Show. The event, which offers one-stop wedding planning, is Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Hermiston Conference Center. JRZQV EULGHVPDLGVÀRZ- er girl dresses and creative designers to photographers and health and beauty ex- perts. Miles said the fashion show brings some people through the door who aren’t even planning a wedding — they just love to see all the beautiful gowns. “It is a day to learn, gath- er information, meet ven- dors and simply have fun,” Miles said. “Brides will be able to taste samples, smell ÀRZHUV ORRN WKURXJK SLF- ture books, try on and buy wedding dresses. We en- courage the professionals attending our show to be as STUDENT OF THE WEEK Jennifer Shimer R IVERSIDE H IGH S CHOOL Proudly Sponsored by 75906 Threemile Rd, Boardman OR 97818 www.threemilecanyonfarms.com 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 s h i W o r North Hill and Other Select Routes - Now Available in the Pendleton area. $200 Sign On Bonus* *Paid after 90 days 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 211 SE Byers Ave., Pendleton 541-276-2211 or 1-800-522-0255 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 Please call to schedule for your Ear, Nose & Throat troubles 541-567-2270 Carriers Needed in Pendleton interactive as possible.” Most of the vendors hold drawings, discounts, give- aways and promotions at their booths. In addition, the bridal show will give away $250 to one lucky bride to spend on her wedding. Also, there will be many other prizes and gifts. The brides, Miles said, will go home with informa- tion, tools and resources that will be invaluable as they plan their special day. For more information, contact stacey@eobridal- show.com, 509-948-6974 or visit www.eobridalshow. com. Jennifer Shimer is a senior at Riverside Junior / Senior High School. In her 4 years as a Riverside Pirate Jennifer has been involved in multiple sports and clubs. Jennifer has played volleyball, basketball, softball, and cheer. She has also been an active member and leader in clubs such as Technology Student Association (TSA), Outdoor club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America (FFA), and an ASB class officer. She has also received numerous scholar athlete awards, all-league recognitions, and will be graduating with a honors diploma this spring and plans on attending BMCC in the fall. In her spare time Jennifer has put countless hours towards volunteer activities through her club and athletic involvement, she has frequently spoken to younger athletes about the need to follow dreams and not give up on themselves. This past year she started a formal dress exchange called “Wish Upon a Glitz” where girls can borrow dresses for prom and homecoming. The office of Dr. Richard Flaiz, ENT Facial Plastic & Laser Center would like to welcome Robin Barnes, STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI 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 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston 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 LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Nursery provided for all services 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. 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
