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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM LOCAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2017 Pancakes with Santa serves community traditions By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR When asked if he has been a good little boy this year, Cory Kautz Jr. shook his head up and down. Then, Hermiston boy, 5, looked at his parents for confirmation. When Cory Kautz Sr. and Britni Kautz agreed that their son had indeed been good, a mel- on-sized grin broke out on his face. The Kautz family, which also includes 9-month-old Tyson, enjoyed their Sat- urday morning together during Pancakes with Santa at the Hermiston Confer- ence Center. The Kautzes got their fill of flapjacks and sausage, browsed at several vendor booths and played holiday bingo, which fea- tured green and red M&Ms as card markers. However, there was an even more pressing reason why the family wanted to attend the event. “He’s so excited to see Santa,” Britni said about her oldest son. STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI The Kautz family of Hermiston, including Cory Sr., Britni, Cory Jr., 5, and Tyson, 9 months, pose for a photo with Santa Claus during Pancakes with Santa Saturday at the Hermiston Conference Center. When asked what he wanted for Christmas, Cory said, “Presents.” And, after pausing, he added, “Big ones.” However, Cory’s little brother wasn’t as thrilled about seeing the jolly old elf. After eyeballing St. Nick — aka John Perkins — Tyson started to cry. After event photographer Pat Hart snapped a few pic- tures, Britni rescued Tyson from Santa’s lap. Cory lin- gered a little longer and then Santa offered him a candy cane. Valerie Horton of Herm- iston attended the event with her granddaughter, Alivia Estrada, and the 5-year-old’s parents, Jessica Horton and Marc Estrada. Valerie said they wanted to do something as a family and to see Santa. Alivia let St. Nick know that the top of her Christmas wish list is an L.O.L Sur- prise! As Jessica described the popular toy, Alivia added specific details about the type she’s hoping for. Larry Fetter, Hermiston Parks & Recreation direc- tor, said partnerships with the Hermiston Kiwanis Club and local Key Club members were an integral part in making the third annual Pancakes with Santa a success. Also, he said personnel from the Naval Weapons Systems Train- ing Facility in Boardman assisted with serving. Fetter said the event drew about 130 people, which was held for a second year at the con- ference center after out- growing The Arc building. “It’s starting to turn into a local holiday tradition,” Fetter said. “It’s such a fun event and people look for- ward to it.” Entertainment was pro- vided by the band and choir students from Hermiston High School. After per- forming their set, Majazzty choir members headed back for a group photo with Santa Claus. Choir director Jordan Bemrose-Rust said Pan- cakes with Santa marked the ensemble’s 10th special holiday performance. “It’s been a pretty busy schedule, but it’s lots of fun,” Bemrose-Rust said. WORSHIP COMMUNITY 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. 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 First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” Sunday School 9:15am Worship Gathering 10:30 am Children’s Church 10:30 am 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 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 First United Methodist Church WHEN YOU SWITCH 12/15–12/25 ONLY Hermiston 191 E. Gladys Ave , Hermiston OR Sunday Worship 11am • 541-567-3002 Nursery available Check us out on Face Book Worship Livestream at herfumc.com Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor 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 The Full Gospel Home Church 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. 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