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
