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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 Our Community E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com Good Shepherd celebrates volunteers Local Altrusan named ‘unsung hero’ By TAMMY MALGESINI Edith Holt of Hermis- ton was named the 2016 Gwladys Brewster Out- standing Altrusan during the Altrusa International District Twelve Confer- ence held May 20-22 in Bend. Nominated by Kath- leen Krosting, Altrusa In- ternational of Hermiston immediate past president, Holt was kept in the dark about the honor. Holt was surprised when her name was called during the conference’s fi nal dinner event, said club member Briana Cortaberria. The award recognizes an “un- sung hero” who has pro- vided outstanding service over a period of years and makes a lasting contribu- tion. Nominations for the award were accepted from all clubs in the dis- trict, which encompass- es the Pacifi c Northwest and part of Canada. The award is named for the late Gwladys Brewster, Community Editor A contribution of more than 14,000 volunteer hours during the past fi scal year at Good Shepherd Health Care System was recently cele- brated. In monetary terms, ser- vices provided by the hospi- tal auxiliary, CareVan medi- cal transport and Vange John Memorial Hospice would be worth about $330,000 in sal- aries, said Cindy Schaan, di- rector of volunteer services. In addition to recogniz- ing volunteers during the June 15 awards luncheon, the Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary awarded fi ve $1,500 scholarships. Recipients include Tina Goff of Stanfi eld, who is pursuing a masters degree in nursing leadership and man- agement; Taran Goodwin of Hermiston, who is studying medical laboratory science; Amber Henderson of Herm- iston, who is seeking a nurs- ing degree; Marie Hughes of Hermiston, who is pursuing CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kelly Sanders, Good Shepherd Health Care System vice president of human resources, thanks volunteers during the Annual Awards Luncheon on June 15 at the hospital in Hermiston. a bachelor’s degree in nurs- ing; and Colleen Shaw of Stanfi eld, who is studying radiology. June Rosenberg, auxilia- ry secretary, said members raised $14,000 during the past fi scal year through the gift shop, as well as sales fea- turing baked goods, books and sports memorabilia. The scholarship program pro- vides money for Good Shep- herd employees wanting to further their education and community members inter- ested in pursuing a career in the medical fi eld. IN BRIEF Foundation seeks grant applicants About $350,000 will be awarded as discretion- ary grants from the Blue Mountain Community Foundation. The grants are intend- ed to improve the health of the community and to help low-income, tra- ditionally under-served people overcome pover- ty. Nonprofit organiza- tions or public agencies that serve the community in several regional coun- ties, including Umatilla, are eligible to apply. Last year grant recipients in- cluded projects in Herm- iston, Pendleton, Athena and other parts of Uma- tilla County. The application dead- line is Friday, July 1, by midnight. To submit a proposal, visit www. bluemountainfoundation. org and click on the “Ap- ply Now” button. The foundation is only able to consider online appli- cations. The grants will be announced in late Sep- tember. For more infor- mation, contact 509- 529-4371 or bmcf@ bluemountainfoundation. org. Concert salutes country’s heritage A patriotic concert leading up to the Fourth of July is planned in Heppner. The Inland North- west Musicians featur- ing Carolyn Mildenberg- er and Lonnie Shurtleff will perform A Musical Tribute to Our Nation’s Heritage. The concert is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St. The event is free, although donations are accepted. People are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Formed in 1999, Inland Northwest Musicians provides an atmosphere to support musicians in developing their talent. With a handful of ensem- bles, it offers free perfor- mances throughout East- ern Oregon and southeast Washington. For more information about the Inland North- west Musicians, contact 541-289-4696, inwm@ machmedia.net or visit w w w. i n l a n d n o r t h w e s t - musicians.com. Head Start accepts fall enrollments Although school build- ings are empty for the summer, Umatilla Morrow Head Start is already working to fill its classrooms for the 2016-17 school year. Head Start invites applications from pregnant mothers and families with children ranging from new- borns to 5 year olds. The agency provides services to children and their families in Morrow, Umatilla, Wallowa, Gilliam, Grant, Sherman and Wheeler Counties. Also, the agency is teaming up with the Morrow Coun- ty School District to offer the Ready for Kindergarten program to 3- and 4- year olds from families that don’t meet Head Start eligibility criteria. Classes will be offered two days per week in Irrigon and Boardman. In Hermiston, the Little Pups preschool will operate, and space is available for 4-year- old children. To register, visit www.umchs.org, and select “Head Start Application.” Also, applications are avail- able at Oregon De- partment of Human Services, area social service agencies and the Head Start admin- istration office, 110 N.E. Fourth St., Herm- iston. For more infor- mation, call Suellen Whitlock at 541-564- 6878 or 800-559-5878. Kelly Sanders, vice pres- ident of human resources, said the hospital appreciates the auxiliary for its interest and support in providing ed- ucational opportunities. “This really gives us an advantage of growing our own employees and helping them achieve the health care career they have a desire to achieve,” he said. In addition to awarding scholarships, Rosenberg said money raised by the auxilia- ry assists in providing need- ed medical equipment at the hospital. HERMISTON HERALD a past district governor from Nanaimo, British Columbia. A member of Altrusa International of Herm- iston for 16 years, Holt has served in many capacities, includ- ing past president, vice president, sec- retary, board mem- ber and committee chair. According to Krosting’s nomina- tion letter, some- Holt times Holt’s sug- gestions are met with hesitation. Her enthusi- asm, commitment and hardworking “we can do” attitude overshadow the initial reluctance. “And, great things have been accomplished because of her per- sistence and determina- tion,” Krosting added. Holt was involved in the creation of two major projects — planning and developing the Altrusa Room at Agape House and spearheading the ren- ovation of the Lanham Room at the Hermiston Public Library. Both rooms are used exten- sively by the community for a variety of activities, including classes, pre- sentations, parties, meetings, fund- raising events and church services. Fellow Altrusans said Holt’s commit- ment to the club is on-going. She does everything from or- ganizing workdays and assisting with the Agape House Backpack Program, which provides needy children with ba- sic food items for the weekend, to helping with blood drawings and the club’s annual Girls Night In, which helps transition eighth graders to high school. Founded in 1917, Al- trusa members work to- gether to create better communities. For more information, visit www. districttwelve.altrusa. org. Larson ropes in Farm-City award HERMISTON HERALD from ordering supplies Flora Larson of Herm- and answering phones to iston, a 17-year volunteer dealing with visitors who with Farm-City Pro Ro- have questions about tick- deo, was recognized with ets or the rodeo, said Den- the organization’s Bill nis Barnett, a longtime Barbouletos Award. board member. Larson As the rodeo’s wrangles in ticket offi ce manager, Flo- sales, including or- ra Larson has been dering, printing and dealing with the distributing. That’s day-to-day opera- 5,000 tickets, from tions of the rodeo general admission since 1999. The and box seats to the award is named for Larson VIP Gold Buckle the late Bill Barbo- Catch Pen, which uletos, who was in- features covered volved since the rodeo’s seating, refreshments and inception in 1987. The re- hors d’oeuvres for each tired Oregon State Police performance of the Farm- lieutenant was the fi rst City Pro Rodeo. recipient of the Farm-City “Anything that you can Pro Rodeo volunteer of imagine that goes on in a the year award, which is rodeo offi ce,” Flora does,” now named in his honor. Barnett said. “She does all Larson does everything this without compensation.” IN UNIFORM Marissa M. Stanger U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marissa M. Stanger graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Stranger San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fi tness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Stanger is the daughter of Carma L. Berry of Irrigon and Roger W. Stanger of West Haven, Utah, and stepdaughter of Ronald R. Berry of Irrigon. She graduated from Irrigon Junior Senior High School in 2013. Farm-City Pro Rodeo is ranked among the top 50 professional rodeos in North America based on total prize money. The 2016 rodeo dates are Aug. 10-13 at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo Arena in Herm- iston. For more information, contact 541-564-8500, flora@barnettandmoro. com or visit www.farmci- typrorodeo.com. Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 25 Gary L. West | Editor • gwest@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4532 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Alexa Lougee | Reporter • alougee@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4534 Jade McDowell | Reporter • jmcdowell@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4536 Jeanne Jewett | Multi-Media consultant • jjewett@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4531 Shannon Paxton | Offi ce coordinator • spaxton@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4530 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 The Hermiston Herald (USPS 242220, ISSN 8750-4782) is published weekly at Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838, (541) 567-6457, FAX (541) 567-1764. 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