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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM IN BRIEF Fundraiser benefi ts Irrigon woman Medical bills are piling up for an Irrigon woman, who recently had a kidney transplant. Emily Yang, who was diagnosed with lupus when she was 9, has had multi- ple surgeries over the years — including a prior kidney transplant when she was 11. Her body rejected the organ a couple of years later and Yang has been on dialysis for many years. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system mis- takes the body’s own tis- sues as foreign invaders and attacks them. It results in infl ammation and can lead to damage to tissues and or- gans. Yang underwent surgery with the recent kidney trans- plant May 20. After some complications, she returned to the hospital and is under- going anti-rejection treat- ments. A fundraiser is planned Friday beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Hermiston Brewing Company/Nookies Restau- rant, 125 N. First St., Herm- iston. The event begins with a car wash and can drive from 4:30 p.m. to dusk in the restaurant’s parking lot. Then, from 6-9 p.m., people are invited to enjoy live mu- sic and participate in a silent WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 COMMUNITY auction. In addition, people can make donations at the event or via www.gofund- me.com/emilystransplant. Babies boogie at library A program specifi - cally for children up to 48 months old is offered weekly at the Hermiston Public Library. Baby Boogie & Tappin’ Toddlers is Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Those attending the pro- gram need to enter through the back door. Parents are encouraged to bring their little ones and enjoy guided and in- teractive play. For more information, call 541-567- 2882 or visit www.hermis- tonlibrary.us. Photo club park stroll An upcoming photo walk is planned by the Hermiston Public Library Photography Club. The group invites any- one interested it photog- raphy to join them for the fi eld trip meeting. The event is Tuesday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park, located off Orchard Extension Loop at South- west 23rd St., Hermiston. For more information, call 541-567-2882 or visit www.hermistonlibrary.us. Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 22 Gary L. West | Editor • gwest@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4532 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Jade McDowell | Reporter • jmcdowell@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4536 Jeanne Jewett | Multi-Media consultant • jjewett@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4531 Flag Day ceremony celebrates Stars and Stripes By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor A ceremony honoring Old Glory is planned in recognition of Flag Day at the Hermiston Elks Lodge. The public is invit- ed to the special obser- vance, which includes information about the United States fl ag, mu- sic and a display of fl ags from throughout the country’s history. The event is Sunday at 3 p.m. at 480 E. Main St., Hermiston. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverag- es will be available for purchase after the cere- mony. Hermiston Elks trust- ee Dennis Coykendall has a special connection with Flag Day, which is June 14. “Sometimes it’s over- looked because Flag Day isn’t as big of a holiday,” the Hermiston man said. “People don’t always re- member it. But it’s also my birthday, so I remem- ber it.” Coykendall said the fl ag represents our coun- try’s heritage. The Stars and Stripes, he said, is a symbol of the freedoms we have. Heather Baumgartner agrees. The Boardman woman is honored to sing a trio of songs during the ceremony, including “The Star-Spangled Ban- ner,” “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and “God Bless America.” “It holds a lot of FILE PHOTO Adrian Skinner, past exalted ruler of Hermiston Elks Lodge 1845, sorts through fl ags prior to the 2013 Flag Day ceremony. The public is invited to this year’s event Sunday, June 12, at 3 p.m. meaning to me because we do support our country,” she said. “It’s a symbol of everything we fought for to gain our freedom.” A veteran of the United States Army, military ser- vice runs deep in Baumgart- ner’s family. Her sister is an Air Force veteran, her brother is a Navy veteran and her son, who is in the Navy, is currently serving in Japan. Baumgartner fi rst sang the national anthem pub- licly in 1998 at a Walmart Safety Breakfast. Sever- al years later, she sang at Pendleton Round-Up and most recently, during a National Correctional Em- ployees Week event. “I like to sing it in a way that people can hear the pa- triotism and the meaning See Us for Hearing Tests Every Monday and Tuesday. Shannon Paxton | Offi ce coordinator • spaxton@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4530 The Hermiston Herald (USPS 242220, ISSN 8750-4782) is published weekly at Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838, (541) 567-6457 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier and mail Wednesdays Inside Umatilla/Morrow counties .......... $42.65 Outside Umatilla/Morrow counties ....... $53.90 The local 2015-16 Unit- ed Way Campaign raised $150,000, according to a press release from Kricket Nicholson, executive direc- tor of United Way of Uma- tilla & Morrow Counties. Local nonprofi t United Way partners in Umatilla and Morrow counties will receive $115,000. Also, $3,000 will be distributed to nonprofi t organizations outside the two-county area — as specifi ed by the do- nors. Partners receiving awards include Boardman Seniors Inc., Campus Life, CAPECO Money Manage- ment Program, Domestic Violence Services, Foster Grandparents, Senior Com- panions, Lost & Found Youth Outreach, Neighbor- hood Center of South Mor- row County, St. Mary’s Outreach, Stanfi eld Food Basket, The Salvation Army Noon Meal Program, Walla Walla Community Hospice (for services pro- vided to northeast Umatilla County), Eastern Oregon Alcoholism Foundation and Pioneer Relief Nurs- ery. In addition, $17,324 was designated to other pro- grams, including 10 spe- cifi c Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Res- ervation programs, Agape House, the Pendleton and Hermiston warming sta- tions, Vange John Memorial Hospice, Milton-Freewater Breadbasket, Milton-Free- water Senior Center and more than 50 others. Joe Zoske, United Way board chairman, said the gathering to distribute award letters provided an opportunity for partners to share about their successes and challenges, as well as Periodical postage paid at Hermiston, OR. Postmaster, send address changes to Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838. “We wish you a Great Summer!” Member of EO Media Group Copyright ©2016 networking and resource sharing. The United Way holds a yearly campaign to fund local programs and services that help build successful kids, help seniors and peo- ple with disabilities live independently, and provide food baskets and other ba- sic needs assistance. The campaign offers a simple and effective way for em- ployees to donate charitable dollars through payroll de- ductions to local programs and services. For more information about the local United Way, contact Nicholson at 541- 276-2661, unitedwayum- co@eoni.com or visit www. umatillamorrowunitedway. org. 1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834 oasisvineyard.us Worship 10:00 AM LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 29 SW Dorion, Pendleton, OR Call 541-276-3155 for appointment United Way raises $150,000 during 2015-16 campaign HERMISTON HERALD Worship "come as you are" Audra Workman | Multi-Media consultant • aworkman@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4538 To contact the Hermiston Herald for news, advertising or subscription information: • call 541-567-6457 • e-mail info@hermistonherald.com • stop by our offi ces at 333 E. Main St. • visit us online at: hermistonherald.com behind it,” Baumgartner said. While the Fourth of July honors the birth of our country, Flag Day cel- ebrates the symbol of our country. According to us- fl ag.org, it is believed to have started in 1885 when a Wisconsin teacher or- ganized a “fl ag birthday” for students on the 108th anniversary of the adop- tion of the Flag Resolution of 1777. In the following years, other schools and organizations began recog- nizing the fl ag on June 14. By resolution in 1907, the Grand Lodge of the Elks of the United States designated June 14 as Flag Day. Several years later, they required each of their lodges to observe Flag Day. Flag Day was offi cially established by proclama- tion in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. Howev- er, it wasn’t until 1949 that it received designation as a national observance by President Harry Truman. According to the history of the Elks, Truman was moved to take the action as a result of his participation with the Elks Lodge in In- dependence, Missouri. For more information about the ceremony, call Coykendall at 541-571- 2925 or the lodge at 541- 567-6923. H ibbert D ental 1100 Southgate, Suite 3 Pendleton, OR 97801 www.hibbertdental.com • 541-612-3707 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 www.hermistonlmbc.com 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 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Pet. 5:7 Grace 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” Echo Community Church 21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR Phone: (541) 376-8108 Sunday School • 9:30am Worship • 10:45am Children’s Church • 11:15am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month National Flag Week Exchange your old flag for a new American Flag! Honoring Veterans McKay Creek Estates 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 NEW BEGINNINGS In honor of National Flag Week, we will be handing out free American lags. Flags may be exchanged Sunday, June 12 thru Saturday, June 18 between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Limited supply, reserve yours today! There will be a ceremonial disposal of the retired lags that are collected. You're a grand old flag, you're a high flying flag, and forever in peace may you wave. ~George M. Cohan Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am Sun. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am Sun. Evening Worship . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study . . . 6:00pm 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 First United Methodist Church Of Hermiston Rev. Dr. James T. Pierce, Pastor Open Hearts, Open minds, Open doors 191 E. Gladys Ave. Sunday Worship at 11am (541) 567-3002 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 Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturdays Sabbath School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston Our Lady of Angels Catholic 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 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 McKay Creek Estates To share your worship times call 1601 Southgate Pl Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-1987 541-278-2678 www.PrestigeCare.com Terri Briggs