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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016 Our Community IN BRIEF Extension Service off ers online assessment The OSU Umatilla County Extension is look- ing to improve its program- ming based on the needs of its clientele in Umatilla County. The organization is eval- uating its current program satisfaction and assessing how it can continue to meet the needs of our commu- nity. Part of the process is receiving input. People are asked to complete a survey, which can be found at http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ umatilla/umatilla-coun- ty-needs-assessment. For more information, contact Shevon Hatcher, offi ce coordinator, at 541- 278-5403 or shevon.hatch- er@oregonstate.edu. Win tickets to see Tanya Tucker show The Tanya Tucker con- cert at Wildhorse Resort & Casino sold-out in seven days. However, there’s still a chance for people to see the country music icon. Three prize packag- es for premium seats and meet-and-greet passes are available for Club Wild members, who must opt in at the eStation. For every 500 points earned between Friday, Oct. 1 at 4 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 9 at 3:59 a.m., members receive one entry form. People can sign-up as Club Wild mem- bers for a chance to win the tickets. The show is Saturday, Oct. 15, with the doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m. at the Rivers Event Center at Wildhorse. Those attending must be 21-and-older. For more information, visit www.wildhorseresort. com. Domestic Violence Services awareness event, training In recognition of Na- tional Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several remembrance events are planned in the area. Events will include a candle-lighting ceremony and will be followed by re- freshments. •Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Hermiston DVS Advo- cacy Center, 240 S.E. Sec- ond St. •Friday at 5 p.m. at Tienda El Sol II, 203 S.W. Kinkade Ave., Boardman. In addition, training sessions are coming up in Hermiston for people in- terested in volunteering for Domestic Violence Ser- vices. The sessions, which start at the end of October, provide information about all aspects of domestic vi- olence, sexual assault and stalking. Those who com- plete the sessions will be able to answer calls on the 24-hour crisis line. For more information, call 541-276-3322 or visit www.domesticviolenceser- vices-or.org. OSU Extension sets needs assessment In an effort to help set priorities, the OSU Exten- sion – Morrow County is hosting an OSU Communi- ty Needs Assessment. The public is invited to provide input about edu- cation and research pro- grams in the region and to understand what needs they might be able to address to build a strong economy, ad- dress social and educational needs, and protect the envi- ronment. The event is Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Cen- ter, 2 Marine Drive, Board- man. Light refreshments will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to anna. browne@oregonstate.edu. or or 541-567-8321. Health policy board seeks feedback The Oregon Health Pol- icy Board is seeking public input about Oregon’s coor- dinated care organizations. Oregon Health Plan members, advocates, pri- mary care providers and other stakeholders will be able to provide feedback about what the future of Oregon’s CCOs should look like, as the board de- velops its next Action Plan for Health. The Eastern Oregon listening session is Friday from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. Food will be provided. Those planning to at- tend are asked to RSVP to healthpolicyboard.info@ state.or.us. For more infor- mation, visit www.oregon. gov/oha/OHPB/Pages/ cc-future.aspx. Parking lot sale benefi ts Agape House Clothing, furniture and knick-knacks are available during a parking lot sale at Agape House. The event is Saturday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 500 Harper Road, Hermiston. Clothing will be priced at three items for a dollar, fur- nitures is priced as marked and knick-knacks are you name the price. Donations for the sale are welcome through Friday. Agape House serves in- dividuals and families in need. For more informa- tion, call 541-567-8774. Film screening spins some yarn Fiber enthusiasts will have a full weekend of ac- tivities to enjoy. Pendleton Center for the Arts’ monthly Spin-In is Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 214 N. Main St. Spinners, knitters, weavers, felters, fi ber enthusiasts and folks who are just fi ber-curi- ous are invited to drop in for conversation and creativity. Then, on Sunday, a screening of “Yarn,” a new fi lm by Una Lorenzen, will be shown Sunday at 4 p.m. at The Prodigal Son Brew- ery & Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. The inde- pendent fi lm features fi ber artists who are redefi ning the tradition of knit and crochet — bringing yarn out of the house and into the world. An $8 donation is requested, but no one will be turned away. Food and beverages are available for purchase. For more information about either event, call 541- 278-9201. HOMECOMING FUN! Corsages • Boutonnieres es • Vest rentals • Suspenders ders & Matching Socks ks Put a smile on the heart with the power of flowers. HWY 395, HERMISTON ON 541-567-4305 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am www.cottagefl owersonline.com E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com Fall ushers in community campfi re, hayride event HERMISTON HERALD With the crisp fall air set- ting in, it’s the perfect time for a community campfi re and hayride. Sponsored by Hermis- ton Parks & Recreation, the event is Friday at River- front Park, Orchard Exten- sion Loop, Hermiston. The hayride is from 6-8 p.m. and the campfi re is from 7-9 p.m. To help offset costs, the hayride is $2 per person or $8 for a family. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.hermistonrec- reation.com, call 541-667- 5018 or stop by the rec- reation offi ce, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. FILE PHOTO Families enjoy a past hayride during a community campfi re & hayride. This year’s event is Friday at Riverfront Park in Hermiston. Altrusa offers Oktoberfest fun By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor Authentic German fare, Oktoberfest fun and accordion music are featured during Wine & Stein. The Oktoberfest event, which is sponsored by Altrusa International of Hermiston, also fea- tures craft beers from Ordnance Brewing. In ad- dition, wine, apple cider and soda pop will be available for purchase. The Oktoberfest: Wine & Stein also includes a live/silent auction and an amazing raffl e, said Connie Ferranti, publicity chairwoman. The event is Saturday with doors opening at 5 p.m. at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. High- way 395. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the conference center. All ages are welcome. “They should get there early and enjoy the music and look at the silent auction items,” said Nancy Lauck, Altrusa vice president. “We’re excited about that.” Lauck lined up Pat Holten of Richland to play accordion for the event. In addition, Lauck said the decorations will be fun and festive. Items up for bid include a Farm-City Pro Rodeo package featuring tickets, a poster and T-shirt. Other items include an electric guitar with a Southern Comfort logo, a weekend stay at the Round Rock House in Yachats and $500. Also, Wayne and Wanda Schnell, owners of the Skinny Bull Agriculture Museum in Irrigon, provided an antique children’s John Deere trac- tor for the auction. “It’s just really neat,” Ferranti said. The meal features roasted pork loin with beer sauce, German sausage with bacon and apple sauerkraut, red cabbage, cucumber salad, roast- ed red potatoes and a bakery roll with butter. Also, be sure to save room for dessert, which features German apple cake. The Altrusans, Lauck said, are hoping to ex- pand the event in coming years. “We might turn it into a festival like the city had before,” she said. For more information, call Lauck at 541- 720-0719 or LuAnn Davison at 541-567-5252. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY CONNIE FERRANTI Wayne and Wanda Schnell, of the Skinny Bull Agriculture Museum, present LuAnn Davison, president of Altrusa International of Hermiston, with an antique children’s John Deere tractor for Saturday’s Oktoberfest Wine & Stein event, which includes an silent auction. HHS teacher recognized by Agricultural Educators Leah Smith, ag- each year to an ex- riculture science perienced teacher teacher at Hermis- who helps moti- ton High School, vate, encourage and has been recognized guide beginning by the National As- teachers. Smith has sociation of Agri- been an agriculture cultural Educators Leah teacher for 15 years, as this year’s top Smith including nine years teacher mentor in with the Hermiston Region I, which in- School District. cludes 11 Western Smith works col- states. laboratively in multiple The award is given classrooms to assist new teachers in developing their curriculum, and participates in two professional learning community teams where she plans lessons, writes tests and collaborates with other teachers on how they can better their classrooms. Smith is also certifi ed through the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Ed- ucation, and is a DuPont Ambassador and FFA ad- visor. POWERFUL TOOLS FOR THE CAREGIVER Build a tool kit for taking better care of yourself while caring for a loved one. FREE, must pre-register, please call 541-667-3509. 3:00pm - 4:30pm Thursdays starting Oct. 13 through Nov. 17 Conference room 7 Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 39 PREVENT T2 INFO SESSION O ne out of every three American adults has prediabetes - and 90% don't know it! Learn how the Prevent T2 program can help prevent or delay the progression to type 2 diabetes. (Prevent T2 classes will be scheduled to meet participants needs.) FREE. 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 4:00pm - 5:00pm OR 6:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesdays, Oct. 19 Nov. 16 or Jan. 11 Must pre-register, call 541-667-3509 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. 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