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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834
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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
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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
