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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2018
LOCAL
‘American Idol’ star comes knockin’ at Crossroads Community Church
Stacey’s ministry. During
this concert trip, Stacey is
slated for another Oregon
performance — Thursday
in Rogue River.
Stacey, who has per-
formed on “Ellen,” “The
Tonight
Show”
and
appeared on tours with
Michael W. Smith and
Natalie Grant, is no stranger
to the spotlight. He grew
up in a family full of min-
isters. His father was a
preacher, as were both of
his grandfathers.
Raised with a mission
mindset, Stacey’s parents
constantly reminded him
through personal council
and family devotions that
God had a plan for his life.
Stacey watched that plan
unfold throughout his teen-
age years as his love for
music grew and doors began
to open for him to perform.
While serving with the U.S.
Navy, he was given the
opportunity of traveling as
the lead vocalist with the
Navy Rock Band Pride.
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
About six months ago
Rev. Michael Kinlock
received a call from some-
one affiliated with Phil
Stacey.
Kinlock was familiar
with the name. Stacey, who
was among the finalists of
season six of “American
Idol,” is a Christian.
“We watch ‘American
Idol’ — not all the time, but
I remember that season,”
Kinlock said. “He stood out
as a great singer.”
When asked if he was
interested in having Stacey
perform at his church, Kin-
lock said, “Sure.” And, that
was pretty much the extent
of the conversation. The
gal, Kinlock said, told him
he could get any needed
information from Stacey’s
website.
“We’ve been trying to
put Stanfield on the map,”
Kinlock said. “This is abso-
lutely one of the most amaz-
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Phil Stacey of ‘American Idol’ fame will perform Wednesday, March 7 in Stanfield.
ing things to happen to us
here in Stanfield in the 33
years since I’ve been here.”
Fast-forward five months
and Kinlock gets another
call to discuss the partic-
ulars. He was especially
intrigued with how the stars
aligned that resulted in
someone like Phil Stacey,
who lives in Kansas, ends
up performing a show in
Stanfield.
“I said to the lady, ‘Do
you know where we are?’”
Kinlock said with a laugh.
“We’re really excited and
a little nervous at the same
time.”
The concert is Wednes-
day, March 7 at 7 p.m. at
Crossroads
Community
Church, 350 N.W. Sherman
St., Stanfield. While there is
no admission charge, a free-
will offering will be taken
to assist with paying for
Stanfield students hustle their hearts
BRIEFS
Hermiston graduate leaps to
London
A 2011 Hermiston High School gradu-
ate is featured in an upcoming episode of
“House Hunters International.”
Connor McMichael and his wife, Syd-
ney, recently moved across the Big Pond.
Connor transferred jobs from Seattle to
London — and with the big move comes
adventure.
The couple is featured in “The Leap to
London,” an episode of the HGTV show
Wednesday, March 7 at 10:30 p.m. McMi-
chael’s mother, Katja, said her son and
daughter-in-law applied for the show. They
were looking for a budget-friendly place to
live that’s a short commute to his job in Pic-
cadilly Circus.
For more information, visit www.hgtv.
com/shows/house-hunters-international/
episodes/the-leap-to-london.
Republican women set
candidate’s forum
George Murdock, Larry Givens and
John Schafer are featured during a Umatilla
County Commissioner Forum sponsored by
the Round-Up Republican Women.
The public is invited to the no-host lun-
cheon event Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the Red Lion, 304 S.E. Nye Ave.,
Pendleton. The meal is $11 for members
and $13 for non-members.
Those planning to attend are asked to
RSVP to ensure there is enough food and
seating. To register, contact rounduprw@
gmail.com or 541-276-3182.
Summer camp jump starts
healthcare careers
High school students interested in pur-
suing a career in the healthcare field are
encouraged to attend a special summer
camp.
MedQuest Health Career Explora-
tion Camp assists in jump-starting a future
career in the healthcare field.
Current high school students will partic-
ipate in individualized job shadows, emer-
gency response lessons, a mock wilderness
rescue atop Mt. Emily, simulation lab activ-
ities at the OHSU School of Nursing and
much more.
The residential camp, which is June
18-22 at Eastern Oregon University in La
Grande, costs $400.
The fee includes all meals, lodging,
extracurricular activities, camp mate-
rials and transportation during the pro-
gram. Some scholarships are available. A
$25 deposit and registration is required by
Thursday, March 15.
For more information or to register, con-
tact 541-962-3422, bhargrove@neoachec.
org or visit www.neoahec.org.
Competition to check into
convention center
Students from across the state will partic-
ipate in the 51st annual State Chess Tourna-
ment this weekend in Portland.
After two months of regional competi-
tions, more than 500 students in kindergar-
ten through 12th grade will compete Fri-
day and Saturday during Chess for Success
at the Oregon Convention Center. Matches
begin each day at 9 a.m. Students from a
regional event held in Hermiston are among
the eligible participants.
Chess for Success is a nonprofit orga-
nization whose mission is to help children
succeed in school and in life through learn-
ing chess. For more information, visit www.
chessforsuccess.org.
HERMISTON HERALD
The Stanfield Elemen-
tary School Tiger Cubs
rocked the recent Jump/
Hoops for Heart 2018.
Students
recently
helped raise money for the
American Heart Associa-
tion during the event. The
efforts resulted in a school
record, raising a total of
$3,452 — including top
students Brooklyn Gaines,
$515; Avery Tynkila, $311;
and Violet Scott, $240.
Also, the hoops champi-
ons, B-Ballerz team of
Jesus Arellano, Landon
Bailey and John Putnam
were recognized.
In addition to raising
money, Stanfield elemen-
tary administrative assis-
tant Debbie Dever said the
event helped in promot-
ing awareness in regards to
the importance of staying
fit, being active and pro-
moting healthy lifestyles.
Students were encouraged
to choose healthy foods
to eat, exercise on a regu-
lar basis and stay tobacco
free.
In all, 94 students par-
ticipated — hustling their
heart muscles, Dever said.
Columbia Grange hosts breakfast,
vendor sale
A breakfast and flea market is planned
this weekend at the Columbia Grange.
The event is Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the grange hall, 32339 Diagonal
Blvd., Hermiston. People can rent vendor
space for $8.
For more information, call Doris at 541-
567-8663 or Pat at 541-567-5706.
Garden expo includes free
heirloom seeds, door prizes
Free heirloom garden seeds and door
prizes are featured during the Seed Share &
Garden Expo.
Presented by the Umatilla/Hermiston
Garden Club, the family-friendly event also
includes demonstrations and information for
all ages and skill levels.
The free event is Saturday, March 17
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hermiston Pub-
lic Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.
For more information, contact Amanda
Woodlee at amw@amandamillswoodlee.
com.
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PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY DEBBIE DEVER
The B-Ballerz Hoops Champs included John Putnam,
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Is Mom a
little more
forgetful
lately?
The 2007 “American
Idol” appearance provided
a boost for Stacey’s music
ministry. His 2008 self-ti-
tled album subsequently
debuted at No. 8 on Bill-
board’s Country Album
Chart. His latest album,
“Into the Light,” reached
the 27th spot on U.S. Bill-
board’s Top Christian
Albums.
Kinlock is still pinch-
ing himself. He’s setting up
extra chairs in the church’s
sanctuary, but also has a
back-up plan in case addi-
tional seating is needed.
“To have someone from
‘American Idol’ come to
Stanfield is absolutely a
miracle,” he said. “I don’t
know what’s going to
happen.”
For more information
about the local perfor-
mance, call Kinlock at 541-
449-3434, 541-449-1251
or visit www.facebook.
com/michael.kinlock.3. For
more about Stacey, visit
www.philstacey.com.
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