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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.
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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.
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