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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A9 Our Community IN BRIEF Benefit event to help Mark Barnard A spaghetti dinner and silent auction is planned to help Mark Barnard in his fight against ALS. The benefit event is Saturday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. at Triple M Truck & Equipment, 77765 West- land Road, Hermiston. The meal is $7 per plate. To make a donation to the silent auction, call Kelley or Ashley at 541- 567-2009. Items can be dropped off at Triple M or arrangements can be made for pick-up service. In addition, monetary dona- tions are being accepted. Wallowa Co. duo to perform in Heppner A concert featuring blues, roots, folk and Americana is featured during the upcoming Mu- sic in the Park in Heppner. A Wallowa County duo of songwriters Carolyn Lochert and Janis Carp- er, blend their talents to form a unique sound as Jezebel’s Mother. Swirl- ing with rhythms and harmonies, sentiment and smiles, tight but sponta- neous, each performance is a musical adventure that reveals the bond of best friends. Whether they’re belting out blues on a big concert stage or crooning in the corner of a cozy coffeehouse, the two seasoned musicians entertain with soul and style. Jezebel’s Mother will perform as part of Hep- pner’s Music in the Park series Sunday, Aug. 14, from 5-7 p.m. at Heppner City Park, 444 N. Main St. People are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the free concert in the park. The concert series takes place the second Sunday of each month through September. There will be food for sale, which benefits the Shared Ministry of Hope Luther- an Church and All Saints Episcopal Church. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the gym at Hep- pner Elementary School. For more information, call 541-676-5036. Camp ofers ‘Goonies’ summer adventure Adventure, solv- ing puzzles and fun are planned during a special camp in Boardman. The Goonies Camp is Tuesday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Board- man Marina Park. Pre- sented by Boardman Park and Recreation District, the cost is $15. It’s open to ages 11-17. Participants will search for a treasure map, take a bike ride following clues and practice water safety with kayaks and canoes while looking for lost treasure — a true ad- venture, just like in the “Goonies” movie. Those planning to at- tend need to bring water and snacks. Registration is required by Monday, Aug. 15. For more in- formation, call 541-481- 7217 or stop by the parks office at 1 Marine Drive, Boardman. For more informa- tion, contact shiba.or- egon@oregon.gov or 800-722-5134. Library offers computer class Adults can learn ba- sic computer skills at a class offered through the Hermiston Public Library. Participants will learn computer termi- nology, the desktop, Windows and how to use a mouse. The class is Thursday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. at the library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Limited to eight par- ticipants, registration is required. For more information, call Jodi at 541-567-2882. Indoor yard sale Photo walk focuses seeks vendors on Hat Rock Vendors are needed An upcoming photo walk is planned by the Hermiston Public Library Photography Club. Anyone interested in photography is invited to join the group for a field trip meeting at Hat Rock State Park. The event is Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the pond at the park, which is located off Highway 730 east of Umatilla. The club, which is open to adults, is free. For more information, call 541-567-2882 or visit www.hermistonlibrary.us. Medicare 101 provides help Information about Medicare enrollment, coverage options, associ- ated costs and where to get help in the communi- ty is featured in Medicare 101. Several sessions are offered in the area by the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance of- fice. Although the class is free, people are advised to register in advance to ensure enough seats and handouts are available. The sessions are: •Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 6-8 p.m., Hermis- ton Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. •Thursday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. •Thursday, Aug. 18, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Umatilla Public Library, 700 Sixth St. for an indoor yard sale in Irrigon. Everything from an- tiques and collectibles to local produce and crafts will be on hand during the event. In addition, people that have home- based businesses are in- vited to reserve a spot. The event is Aug. 19- 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 81960 Pleasant View Road, Irrigon. It’s locat- ed just off Highway 730 near the Morrow-Uma- tilla county line. Vendors can pay $40 for the whole weekend or $20 per day. For more information or to reserve space, con- tact 541-314-0137 or ju- lieerrend@yahoo.com. E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com Guardian Angel Homes resident turns 100 HERMISTON HERALD Guardian Angel Homes recently celebrated the 100th birthday of one of its residents. Eunice Powell was born Aug. 6, 1916, to James and Ella Alber- ton Holloway on a cattle ranch east of Jordan Val- ley in the small town of Jordan Creek, Idaho. She had two sisters and two brothers. When Eunice was 3 years old, she decided to be her own beautician and cut her own hair. Her 10-year-old brother told her that she looked like a “Pete.” That resulted in her nickname, which she went by for many years with her classmates and siblings. Her family moved to the Snake River Valley and then, to Wilder, Ida- ho, before moving to Or- egon where Eunice grad- uated from Drain High School in 1933. Eunice married her husband Vernis (Mike) in 1934. The Powells soon start- ed their family and had two children, Robert and Bonita. During that time, Eunice lived what she called a “Loggers Life.” She worked with her hus- band’s logging company until 1949. Mike and Eunice bought a farm near Homedale, Idaho, which became their home for 25 years. During that time, and 15 years after Boni- ta was born, they were blessed with Marilyn. Eunice stayed very busy being a homemaker and a mother of three chil- dren. When Mike retired in 1975 they moved to CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Eunice Powell, a resident of Guardian Angel Homes in Hermiston, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Caldwell, Idaho, then to Cottage Grove for about eight years to be close to family. In 1995, they moved to Hermiston to be near their son, Robert. At the time of Mike’s death, the couple had been mar- ried for 65 years. Eunice said through all of her travels she has never met a person who has been undesirable. She said everyone she met has been kind and good. 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