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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 Our Community Local ladies win Portland to Coast event HERMISTON HERALD A team with participants from several Eastern Ore- gon cities placed fi rst in the women’s masters division of the Portland to Coast Walk Relay. Held Aug. 26-27, the event is part of the Hood to Coast Relay. Mem- bers of the Step Sisters team included Christy Lovgren of Hermiston, Terrie Cutsforth of Hep- pner, Mary Jane Gleeson of Condon, Dawna Loder- hose of Utah and Board- man residents Maria Richards, Karen Kegler, Maryann Hancock, Rose- marie Dirksen and Kim Carnine. The team fi nished the 129-mile race in 29 hours, 4 minutes and 6 seconds, which was nearly two hours ahead of the next placing team, said Carnine, who was the team captain. The inaugural year for the award, Carnine said it is given to the fastest team CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Step Sisters placed fi rst in the women’s champion masters walking at the Portland to Coast Walk Relay, held Aug. 26-27. Pictured are: back row, Kim Carnine, Terrie Cutsforth, Mary Ann Hancock, Mary Jane Gleeson, Karen Kegler; front, Rose Marie Dirksen, Christy Lovgren, Maria Richards, Dawna Loderhose. in two categories — the women’s master walking (minimum age of all fe- male walkers is 40 years old) and women’s super- masters walking (mini- mum age female walkers is 50). This is the 15th year the Step Sisters have partic- ipated in the race. In past years, the team has partici- pated with 12 members but this year they competed with only eight. “We were surprised and excited to have fi nished so well with each member completing three legs, es- pecially in the 97 degree heat on Friday,” Carnine said. According to the event’s website, it is the largest walk relay in the world. With just two teams, it be- gan as a non-competitive event in 1991. The next year 22 teams participat- ed. With continued growth, team registration is now capped at 400. Hood To Coast founder Bob Foote was approached 26 years ago to add a walk relay to the highly success- ful running relay, which began in 1982. FILE PHOTO Erin Lovett speaks at the 2015 Patriot Day event to remember the lives of those lost Sept. 11, 2001. This year’s event, which recognizes the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, is Sunday at McKenzie Park in Hermiston. PATRIOT DAY SERVICE FEATURES PRAYER, REMEMBRANCE By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor A time of remembrance and prayer for those lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is planned in Hermiston. Erin Lovett, who serves on the Patriot Day 9/11 and National Day of Prayer committees, said it’s important that people never forget that day. In addition, she said, gath- ering together provides an opportunity to express solidarity and to use the power of prayer for con- tinued healing. “All across America, from all walks of life, people will be gathering on Sept. 11th ... to pray for, honor and remember 9/11,” she said. The public is invited to attend the Patriot Day event Sunday — the 15th anni- versary of Sept. 11 — at 4 p.m. at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. People are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. The focus of the gather- ing, Lovett said, is to pray. The event also will in- clude live worship music provided by Jacob Looper. In addition, refreshments will be served. “We will be coming along side our veterans, military men and wom- en, our law enforcements, fi remen, and fi rst respond- ers, as well as our pas- tors, our city and nation in prayer, led by our own local people,” Lovett said. For more informa- tion, contact Lovett at ei- lovett@live.com. Inland Musicians seek singers, instrumentalists All skill levels welcome in community ensembles HERMISTON HERALD Ensembles of the Inland Northwest Musicians are preparing for the 2016-17 season. Anyone interested in singing or playing an in- strument with one of the ensembles is invited to participate. Auditions are not required. Everyone is welcome who has a desire to sing and fellowship with other area musicians, said Salli Ketchersid, publicity coordinator for the group. The Inland Northwest Chorale rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. at Har- ris Junior Academy, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave., Pendle- ton. The weekly practices lead up to a pair of con- certs, which are Oct. 29 in Pendleton and Oct. 30 in Milton-Freewater. The Inland Northwest Orchestra rehearses Thurs- days at 6:30 p.m., also at Harris Junior Academy. The opening concert of the season is Sunday, Oct 16, at Hermiston High School. In November, both ensembles will begin re- hearsals for December performances of “Handel’s Messiah” in Echo and Con- nell, Washington. Also, the Willow Creek Symphony begins rehears- ing Tuesday, Sept 13, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Irrigon Jr./ Sr. High School, 315 E. Wyoming Ave. It fea- tures strings, brass, wood- winds and percussionists. The symphony welcomes youths and less experienced musicians of all ages, in- cluding adults. The Inland Northwest Musicians provide free live performances throughout rural Eastern Oregon and southeast Washington. For more information, contact 541-289-4696, inwm@ machmedia.net or visit www.inlandnorthwestmu- sicians.com. Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 35 Recreation guide is hot off the press To fi nd out all the fun things Hermiston Parks & Recreation has planned for the upcoming months, be sure to pick up a copy of the Fall 2016 Activity Guide. Information about fall sports leagues, a communi- ty campfi re, dance classes, children’s community the- ater and more can be found in the publication. For a copy of the guide, stop by the parks and rec- reation offi ce, 180 N.E. Second St. Also, some copies are available at the Hermiston Herald offi ce, 333 E. Main St. In addi- tion, for a link to the guide, visit www.hermiston.or.us/ parksrec_recreation. For more information, contact 541-667-5018 or parksandrec@hermiston. or.us. 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 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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Power- ful Tools for Caregivers is designed for people that are involved in support and decision-making for a chronically ill or elderly loved. The classes provide information for people whose loved one is living near or far, in their own home or the caregiver’s home, or even a nursing home or assisted living fa- cility. The sessions aren’t designed for professional caregivers. The free six-week se- ries, which includes a free book, is offered begin- ning: •Thursday, Oct. 13 from 3-4:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Medical Cen- ter, 610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. Pre-register by calling the hospital’s education department at 541-667-3509. For more information, including about other up- coming classes, contact Wolfe at 541-561-5443 or hwolfe@capeco-works. org. Tonight’s Kids Roundup kicks off youth programs It’s time to saddle up, strap on your boots and ride on down to the Kids Roundup Night. The gathering includes games, food, prizes and a chance to meet leaders of the Boys and Girls clubs at the Hermiston Assem- bly of God Church. Ages 3 through high school are invited to attend Wednes- day (tonight) from 6:30- 7:45 p.m. at 730 E. Hurl- burt Ave., Hermiston. The event, which features spe- cial activities for different age groups, introduces youths to programs avail- able. To participate, kids don’t have to attend the church. For more informa- tion, call 541-567- 5831 or visit www. facebook.com/events/ 1377096032314494. Students cash in with bank program Community Bank is working to encourage ac- ademic success among it’s student-customers through its Earn While You Learn Program. For the 2016 pay-out period, 730 students in the Eastern Oregon and southeast Washington area cashed in on their good grades. In the sixth year of the program, Community Bank’s student-customers earned a total of $15,910. The cash awards were the highest in the program’s history. The Umatilla County branches of Community Bank (Hermiston, Mil- ton-Freewater and Pend- leton) paid 83 students a total of $1,263. The Heppner branch awarded $1,002 to 41 student-cus- tomers. The program is de- signed to encourage students by awarding Community Bank Youth Savings accounts for good grades. During the months of June and July, the bank’s branches accept- ed end-of-the-year report cards from students in fi rst through 12th grades. For every top grade in a main school subject, Communi- ty Bank deposited $1 into their Community Bank Youth Savings Account. Each student can earn up to $50 annually. Since the bank’s pro- gram began in 2011 — 190 students were paid $3,895 — earnings have steadily increased each year. For more information, contact Keith Burghardt, chief administrative of- fi cer, at 509-522-9996, kbughardt@communi- tybanknet.com or visit www.communitybanknet. com. Pokemon players to meet weekly A Pokemon league is fi nalizing plans to resume weekly meetings in Herm- iston. Those interested in sharing Pokemon excite- ment are invited to join the Hermiston Houn- dour Pokemon Gym. The group, which is open to all ages, meets for Pokemon fun. For more information, call Professor Danny at 817-307-1371 or visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ groups/HoundourGym. HHS class of 1961 sets reunion The Hermiston High School class of 1961 is celebrating its 55-year re- union. The event is Friday through Sunday. An infor- mal gathering is planned Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Midway Bar & Grill, 1750 N. First St., Hermiston. All friends of the class are invited to attend. For more information about the full reunion schedule, call Bill Linder at 541-571-1726 or Helen Rozema McAfee at 541- 567-5090. Class of ’66 to hold reunion The Hermiston High School Class of 1966 will hold its 50-year class reunion September 23 and 24. The fun begins both nights at 6 p.m. at Stet’s Steakhouse (formerly Stetson’s), 1619 N. First St. Saturday’s activities include a prime rib or salmon dinner and live music by Brass Fire. Both nights feature an open bar. Cost to attend is $50 per person, and RSVPs are due by Friday, Sept. 16. Checks may be mailed to Danice McBee, 28420 Highway 730, Umatilla, OR 97882. For more information, call Terry Williams at 253-381-2198. Disc golf enthusiasts rattle chains With the growing pop- ularity of disc golf, Herm- iston Parks & Recreation will discuss creating a course in Hermiston. A number of area disc golf enthusiasts have en- couraged the city to look at building a course in town. Facility concepts and ideas about making that a reality will be dis- cussed Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St. All those interested in disc golf are encouraged to at- tend. For more information, contact Larry Fetter at lfetter@hermiston.or.us or 541-667-5018.
