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A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017 COMMUNITY FILE PHOTO Santa waves after touching down in an air ambulance during a past holiday season. The jolly old elf will arrive via Life Flight Network helicopter Saturday at the McNary Fire Station in Umatilla. Santa flies into Umatilla A Life Flight Network helicopter is making an emergency landing this weekend. The air ambulance ser- vice is delivering Santa Claus to the McNary Fire Station. The public is invited to greet St. Nick and have their pictures taken Saturday at 10 a.m. at Fire Station No. 2, 303 Willamette Ave., Umatilla. While at the fire station, be sure to step inside for shopping at Santa’s Work- shop. In addition, the Uma- tilla Volunteer Firefight- er’s Association is selling Christmas trees. Money raised helps sup- port Umatilla’s Christmas basket program. For more information, call 541-922- 3718 or visit www.face- book.com/umatillavfa. Hymnspiration sings favorites The public is invited to get into the spirit of the sea- son by singing old-fashioned Christmas carols during a special singing service. The Hymnspiration is Sunday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church 193 E Main St. Hermiston. The gathering features food, fun and fellowship. For more information, contact Chris Finley at johnchris_1@msn.com or 541-571-2516. STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI Al Sells leads the pack during a past Echo Toy Run. The group meets Saturday in downtown Echo to deliver toys to Good Shepherd Medical Center for the 14th annual event. Bikers make deliveries for Santa By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR The deafening roar of motorcycle engines will rumble in downtown Echo this weekend as participants gear up for the Echo Toy Run. Organizer Al Sells hopes people will pick up a few toys or gifts for the 14th annual event. Anyone who wants to participate is invited to bring a new unwrapped toy. The group will gather Saturday morning on Echo’s Main Street. Kickstands are up at noon for the ride into Hermiston to deliver toys to Good Shepherd Medical Center. A 2004 Harley Wide Glide serves as Santa’s sleigh for Sells. The Hermis- ton man has been busy giv- ing it a tune up in prepara- tion for the annual run. In addition to leading the pack, Sells always straps a stuffed animal to the front of his bike. “I’ve always taken teddy bears to the runs,” he said. “They are good for a boy or a girl.” Sells said last year’s event attracted about 100 participants. Even during years when Mother Nature hasn’t cooperated, he said a number of participants are still eager and excited to make the special delivery. Neither rain, snow, sleet or hail, Sells said, will prevent Santa’s leather-clad ambas- sadors from completing their journey. The former owners of the Echo Saloon started the event to help brighten the spirits of sick kids during the holiday season. Sells contin- ues to coordinate the annual tradition as a way to give back to the community. “It seems like everyone enjoys it,” he said. “And I enjoy getting to see every- one before Christmas.” As the effort has revved up, it has expanded well beyond the holiday season. Nick Bejarano, director of marketing and communica- tions at Good Shepherd, said hospital staff can give toys to children throughout the year. The gifts often help in reducing anxiety during hos- pital visits. Those who don’t ride a motorcycle can bring toys prior to the noon departure or take up the rear of the pack as the group rides into Hermiston. Also, toys can be dropped off at the hospital administrative offices, 610 N.W. 11th St. For more information, call Sells at 541-571-1820 or Bejarano at 541-667-3460. fines (up to $10). No dented or outdated cans. Dona- tions will be picked up Dec. 8-9 for the Umatilla Fire Department’s Christ- mas Basket program. For more information, call 541-922-5704. • Holiday Library Fine Forgiveness at the Stan- field Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave. From Dec. 1-15, patrons can bring in their library card and make a donation of bath tissue or non-perishable food items to have late charges forgiven. Donations will be given to the Stanfield Food Bank for distribution. For more infor- mation, call 541-449-1254. IN BRIEF Journey presents biblical story of Christmas A bustling outdoor vil- lage offers the sights, sounds and smells of bibli- cal times. The story of Jesus’ birth and beyond is portrayed during interactive tours pre- sented during Journey to Bethlehem. The free 20-30 minute guided tours are Fri- day through Sunday from 5-8:30 p.m. behind the Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. While wait- ing for their tour to start, people are invited to wait in the warmth of the sanctuary and listen to music. After- wards, people can enjoy cookies and refreshments. In its 10th year, 100 cos- tumed characters participate in Journey to Bethlehem. In addition, live animals help provide an authentic experience. For more informa- tion, call 541-567-8241 or 541-289-3022. Talent show to make a splash The Hermiston High School swim team is seek- ing participants for its annual talent show. A team fundraiser, the auditions are Thursday Dec. 7 and Tuesday Dec. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the school’s main commons, 600 S. First St. People of all ages and all talents are welcome to try out. In its eighth year, it’s the only team fundraiser, which helps pay for trans- portation to practices at the Blue Mountain Commu- nity College pool. The tal- ent show is Saturday, Jan. 6 in the high school audito- rium. During the intermis- sion, there will be a bake sale and a raffle for an iPad and numerous gift cards. For more information about the auditions or show, contact Lynne Hamblin at 541-571-5691 or lynne. hamblin@hermiston.k12. or.us. Irrigon drama students present Jekyll & Hyde A evening of theater entertainment and dinner is being presented by the Irri- gon High School drama club. “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” will be staged Friday and Saturday at 6:30 pm in the high school’s cafeto- rium, 315 S.E. Wyoming St. Tickets are $5 each. The price includes a meal of chicken strips and steak fries, which will be served at intermission. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, the play features the story of the brilliant scientist who unleashes his inner demons after partaking of a formula he concocted. A re-telling of the classic tale, the adap- tation by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, is said to be hipper, more intense and includes well-timed humor. In addi- tion to the lead cast mem- bers, the script includes characters who speak to Jekyll as the voices in his head. For more informa- tion, contact linda.pedro@ morrow.k12.or.us or 541-922-5551. 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