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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 Our Community E-mail your community news items to: community@hermistonherald.com Horse plowing competition does it the pioneer way By TAMMY MALGESINI Community Editor An international cham- pion and a novice were among the participants in Saturday’s CC Plowing event at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston. Organizer Lee Carlson was excited to have near- ly a dozen teams of hors- es in the field during the event, which highlights the pioneer plowing tech- nique and features draft horses and mules. “This is getting to be a lost art,” Carlson said. “I’m 75 and about done with it. We want to get the young people to do this.” Among those hitching up a team was Duane Van Dyke of One Mile Shires. In 2015, the Yamhill farmer placed first in the 74th annual International STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Former Stanfield resident Clayton Carlson rides a sulky plow Saturday during CC Plowing at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston. Lydia Wahls of Echo plows a line Saturday during CC Plowing at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston. Plowing Match at Lyn- den, Washington — the first time an Oregon man came home with the big trophy. Van Dyke said the key is having a good team, a good plow and to move slow and steady. His team featured Andy and Baby Claire, half-sibling Shire hors- es. He outbid a gal about a dozen years ago at an auction sale to get a circa 1930s Oliver Plow. “All she wanted it for was a yard decoration,” St., is scheduled for Sat- urday starting at 9 a.m. Varieties available on a first-come, first-served basis include red maple, serviceberry, river birch, green ash, tulip tree, quaking aspen, European mountain ash, bald cy- press and Japanese Zelko- va. The tree starts are free, but the supply is limited and they go fast. The pop- ular event is sponsored by the Hermiston Rota- ry Club and Hermiston Parks & Recreation. For more information, call 541-667-5018. hermistonnaz@gmail.com. For more about the group, visit www.newhope.edu/ creative_arts/ca-momen- tum. American History and Culture” will be open to the public Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7 in the Multicultural Cen- ter in the Hoke Union Building on the universi- ty’s La Grande campus. Also, Gwendolyn Trice, executive direc- tor of the Maxville Heri- tage Interpretive Center, will make a presentation during a public reception Wednesday, April 5 at 4 p.m. The exhibit and Trice’s presentation will show- case stories of African American people and their contributions to the local community and the American story. Trice’s father lived and worked in the town of Maxville, constructed in 1923 in northern Wallowa Coun- ty by a Missouri logging company and later closed in the 1930s. Many of its residents were African American loggers and their families who relo- cated from the south to northeastern Oregon. For more information, contact Laura Hancock at 541-962-3585 or lhan- cock@eou.edu. For more about the new museum, visit www.nmaahc.si.edu. Van Dyke said with a laugh. A simple piece of equipment, it features curved steel blades that are mounted on a frame. Van Dyke’s skillful hands then guide the nearly two tons of horsepower as the blades cut through the dirt like a knife through butter. “You look at his rows and you see how straight they are,” Carlson said. “He started with his grandfather from the time he was a kid. You don’t have that anymore — they all use tractors.” Carlson also was thrilled to see Lydia Wahls work with a team. The Echo woman works for Madison Ranches. “She plowed about two hours yesterday,” Carlson said. “It’s the first time she ever had a plow in her hand.” Wahls said she enjoys learning new things and everyone was friendly and helpful in providing tips. Also on hand was Carl- son’s grandson, Clayton Carlson. Now living in Canby, the 17-year-old enjoyed riding a late- 1800s sulky plow. He, too, appreciated the old- school style of plowing. “It’s tradition,” he said. “And it’s fun to do it.” A working farmer, Van Dyke enjoys the camara- derie of going to compe- titions. His grandfather urged him to enter his first contest at the age of 12. However, there’s a bigger draw for Van Dyke. “What I really love,” he said, “is being with the horses.” IN BRIEF Prison program rides away with donations People can donate used bicycles for the Two Rivers Correctional Institutions Cycles of Hope program. The Cycles of Hope program repairs donated bicycles and delivers them to local charities. Adults in custody at TRCI’s min- imum facility learn valu- able skills along with an opportunity to give back to the community. Scott and Steve Cimmiyotti from Scott’s Cycle in Hermiston volunteer to train inmates in bicycle repair. People can drop off do- nations Friday and Satur- day at Java Junkies, 1510 Sixth St., Umatilla. A trailer will be on site to accept the bikes and individuals mak- ing a donation will receive a coupon for half off any beverage. For more information on Cycles of Hope or bicycle donations, call Sgt. Kevin Hodges at 541-922-2100. Arbor Day tree giveaway slated The annual tree give- away at Smitty’s Ace Hardware, 1845 N. First College group presents creative worship A night of worship is planned as Momentum, the New Hope Christian Col- lege’s touring team, visits Hermiston. The Eugene-based group presents worship through music, dance, drama and technical arts. The free event is Monday, April 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Or- chard Ave. For more information, contact 541-567-3677 or Special service provides ‘hymnspiration’ The public is invited to an evening of singing old hymns with new and old friends. The Hymnspiration is Sunday from 5-6 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church, 103 E. Main St. Hermis- ton. The gathering includes time for food, fun and fel- lowship. For more information, call Chris Finley at 541- 571-2516. Exhibit introduces new Smithsonian museum A poster exhibition about the newest Smith- sonian museum, which opened last September in Washington, D.C., can be viewed at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. “A Place for All Peo- ple: Introducing the Na- tional Museum of African BUTTE CHALLENGE Worship Community Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. 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 Offi ce ..................................................................... 567-5812 St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us On Our Journey With Jesus. First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” 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. Bible School: 9:15am Worship Gathering: 10:30am 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston Echo Community Church 21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR Phone: (541) 376-8108 Sunday School • 9:30am Worship • 10:45am Children’s Church • 11:15am Potluck & Communion ~ First Sunday of the Month 1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834 oasisvineyard.us Worship 10:00 AM “come as you are” The Full Gospel Home Church LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 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. 5:7 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm www.hermistonlmbc.com 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 Seventh-day Adventist Church SATURDAY , MAY 6 , 2017 5K Run, 5K Walk, 10K Run, Kid's Butte Scoot Grace Baptist Church 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Saturdays Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship - 10:45 AM Worship Service......11:00 a.m. PM English & Spanish Services Wed Prayer & 6:00 Worship - 7:00 PM 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” All races begin & end at Hermiston's Butte Park DRAWINGS • FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Online registration & race information at WWW.BUTTECHALLENGE.COM Register online by April 22nd to order a custom technical race T-Shirt All proceeds benefi t THE HERMISTON CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! To share your worship times call Terri Briggs 541-278-2678