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COMMUNITY A8 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 The game of life features friends, connections I t seems that I’m getting medical oddity, it is possi- to that age where I meet ble for twins to be born on up with old friends at different days. However, formal gatherings. And, it’s generally not possible such was the case during for twins to have different a recent weekend when I fathers and mothers. attended a celebration Also, John and I, of life service and a along with Marko marriage ceremony. and Teri, have taken Although I had many family vaca- only met mama Bri- tions together. We’ve ley a few times, I lown in a helicop- went to the service ter over the Grand out of respect for Canyon, ended up several of her chil- Tammy in total darkness in Malgesini dren — including her INSIDE MY Carlsbad Caverns youngest son, Mark. SHOES when the electricity My friendship malfunctioned and with Marko began when we egged Mark on to share a started working together. fabricated abduction sto- With an adventurous spirit ry at the UFO Festival in and a sarcastic sense of hu- Roswell, New Mexico. mor that often came out in We’ve also gone to more made-up songs, Marko and baseball games than I can I hit it off right away. Act- count. And, Mark’s love ing as Mark’s seeing-eye for the game, I learned, person, we’ve skied some was passed down from his of the best powder in the mother. Rocky Mountains and As far as the wedding, swam in the warmest wa- it was special to be there ters in the Gulf of Mexico. when Isaac Williams tied When we discovered we the knot with Tonieshia were born two days apart, Rich. I met Isaac’s mother, we started telling people Matilda Ritter, shortly after we were twins. While it’s a we moved to Hermiston. STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Isaac Williams smiles prior to kissing his bride, Tonieshia Rich, during an Aug. 27 wedding ceremony on the grounds of the River Lodge & Grill in Boardman. When she found out she was pregnant, Matil- da invited me to be pres- ent when she gave birth. Knowing that John and I weren’t going to have children, she wanted to share the wonder of child- birth. I’m still not too sure how thrilled her then hus- band was about the whole thing, but Bruce did call me in the wee hours of the morning on July 6, 1987. I had ingernail indentations that lasted for hours from Matilda gripping my hand so hard while she was in labor. Hermiston Public Library are dedicated to promoting libraries in general and spe- ciically providing inancial and donated time to the li- brary. Those interested in becoming a member can pick up a form at the library. For more information, call 541-567-2882. Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — a polygamous sect most recently led by War- ren Jeffs — Mackert is now an author, Baptist minister, evangelist and missionary. Rev. Jay Barnett is excit- ed to announce the event, which starts Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, 700 W. Orchard Ave., Hermis- ton. Everyone is invited to attend. In addition, the re- vival continues Sunday eve- ning at 6 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 19 through Wednes- day, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact pastor@newbegin- ningscf.com. Isaac Alvin Williams made his appearance at 5:15 a.m. A few days later, he wore his irst Yankees jersey that I had gotten him. Before he started kin- dergarten, John gave Isaac a cool haircut in our bath- room. And, even though John hadn’t stepped foot inside a church for some time, we both attended Isaac’s baptism a handful of years later. Through life’s transi- tions, we grew apart for several years. However, I met up with Isaac again when he was a senior in high school. Catching up, I asked about his interests and activities. He shared about skateboarding, play- ing guitar and watching the Yankees play baseball. “I got that from you,” he said with a smile. At the wedding recep- tion, I overheard Isaac in- troducing his wife to John. He proudly told her that I was in the room when he was born. That weekend reminded me that the connections we have with people is what really matters in life. ——— Tammy Malgesini is the community editor. Her column, Inside my Shoes, includes general musings about life. Contact her at tmalgesini@eastorego- nian.com or 541-564-4539 IN BRIEF Library display features inmate art The artwork of inmates of Two Rivers Correction- al Institution is featured during the September dis- play at the Hermiston Pub- lic Library. The inmate artists create artwork during their per- sonal time and also during some shop training time. The display includes sever- al pieces of metal work and some sketches. The library is located at 235 E. Gladys Ave. For more information, call 541- 567-2882. Reception welcomes new library director The public is invited to a welcome reception for Mark Rose. With more than 25 years of library experience, Rose recently assumed duties as the Hermiston Public Li- brary director, replacing Marie Baldo, who recently retired. Light refreshments will be served during the gath- ering, which is Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. For more information, call 541-567-2882. Library friends set book sale in Hermiston Everything from vol- umes to complete a col- lection of iction writers to books on cooking, travel, history and just about any subject you can think of are featured in the annual book Boardman quilters create for charity HERMISTON HERALD The Boardman Quilt Group recently displayed a number of quilts in the lower and land produce building during the Uma- tilla County Fair in Herm- iston. A labor of love, the quilts were created with the purpose of donating them to charitable organiza- tions. Last year, the group gave 12 quilts to Martha’s House, a homeless shelter in Hermiston that is operat- ed by Agape House. The quilters will host its 12th annual Boardman Quilt Show Oct. 7-8 at the Boardman Senior Center. More about the Boardman Quilt Show, including how to enter a quilt, will appear in the Sept. 21 edition of the Hermiston Herald. For more information, contact Lila Killingbeck at 541-481-9426 or tlkranch@ centurytel.net. sale of the Friends of the Hermiston Public Library. The event opens with a special member’s only sale Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5-7 p.m. in the Lanham Room, downstairs at the li- brary, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. For people who want to get an early start for the best selection, friends memberships are available for as little as $10 at the door. The sale opens to the public Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The inal day is Saturday, Sept. 24m, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., which features a $1 per bag sale. The Friends of the Revival features former FLDS member Brian Mackert of Short Creek Fellowship in Col- orado City, Arizona, is the special speaker for a revival that starts Sunday in Herm- iston. Born and raised in the Family Health & Fitness Day Worship First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 AM Coffee / Mingle 9:15 AM CHILDREN’S CHURCH 10:00 AM Nursery Provided 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever www.hermistonlmbc.com 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 Grace Baptist Church Something for all ages! Saturday, September 24 9am-2pm Hermiston High School 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” • Blood Pressure Checks • Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits • Vision/Hearing Examinations • Dental Screenings • BMI & Body Composition Analysis • Mental Health and Addiction Services • File of Life • Cholesterol Checks (8-10 Hour Fast) • Blood Glucose Level • SHIBA (Medicare), Oregon Health Plan, Veterans Information • Health-related Classes & Activities (Cooking Classes, Exercise, Etc) • Teddy Bear Clinic • Children's Developmental Screenings • Community Resource Referrals • Tobacco Cessation • Car Seat Clinic • Alcohol Addiction Resources For more information: Good Shepherd Education Department: 541-667-3509 or healthinfo@gshealth.org St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. 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. FREE EVENT! FREE health & wellness event for people of all ages featuring health screenings, activities, demonstrations and workshops. Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm 1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834 oasisvineyard.us Worship 10:00 AM “come as you are” 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 Ofice..............................567-5812 Echo The Full Gospel Home Church 21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR Phone: (541) 376-8108 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 Community Church Sunday School • 9:30am Worship • 10:45am Children’s Church • 11:15am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month 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 541-567-8441 To share your worship times call Terri Briggs 541-278-2678
