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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018
COMMUNITY
Garden tour fundraiser blooms
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
A handful of local resi-
dents will share their little
slices of paradise this week-
end during the Hermiston
Garden Tour.
Presented by P.E.O.
Chapter DR, the fundraiser
provides support to assist
women through education.
In its 16th year, the event is
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Tickets, which are $10,
can be purchased at Cot-
tage Flowers, 1725 N. First
St.; Kopacz Nursery & Flo-
rist, 465 W. Theater Lane; or
from P.E.O. members.
The tour booklet includes
descriptions of the gardens,
directions and a map. The
gardens may be visited in
any order, said Becky Hunt,
the group’s secretary.
Referred to as “Sanctu-
ary at River’s Edge,” the
Bloom Road home of Bill
and Loretta Lowrance is
ever-changing. Loretta said
the property was “pretty
rough” when she moved
there in 1984. The landscap-
ing has included lots of mus-
cle power moving rocks.
In addition to color-
ful geraniums, peonies, lil-
ies and wave petunias, the
Lowrances recently created
a rock garden. However, the
focus is a breathtaking view
of the Umatilla River.
Working on the property
for the garden tour, Loretta
said, has given her a jump
start for a family reunion
later this summer. In addi-
tion, people see the work
in progress as her business,
Shear Illusions, is on the
property.
“I love having clients
come out here and they
enjoy it,” she said. “It’s
peaceful and fun.”
The “Country Escape” on
East Highland Avenue was
featured during the 2005
tour. However, Tina and
Jerry Cullers haven’t been
idle over the years.
With extensive vision,
the property has been trans-
formed into a relaxing and
reflective place for fam-
ily and friends — including
a remodeled patio, a pond,
rock slabs and more than
300 plants.
“Gardeners never just
sit back,” Hunt said. “They
change and improve —
that’s what makes them
good gardeners.”
Another transformation
has taken place at the South-
west 11th Street home of
Pam and Hank Schaffeld.
Dubbed as “Rustic Charm,”
western flair is evident in
the former farmland with an
old wagon wheel from Pilot
Rock and large rocks from
Sumpter. The landscaping
also includes a dry riverbed,
lilacs and gladiolas.
If you’ve driven on West
Highland Avenue, surely
you’ve noticed the home of
Katie and Kyle Fetterhoff.
“Celebrating the Seasons,”
the couple offers thematic
decorations and holiday dis-
plays throughout the year.
You’ll find yard decora-
tions and figurines, as well
as a lovely arbor. In addi-
tion, there’s a fairy garden
and an oval-shaped garden
with rose of Sharon, hydran-
geas and rhododendrons.
Winnie and John Earl
share “Beautiful Simplic-
ity” at their Southwest Olive
Court home. In just 20
months, the couple has cre-
ated eye-pleasing landscap-
ing with natural wood step-
ping stones, a fairy garden,
an herb garden and a variety
of plants.
And for “One More
Stroll Around the Country
Garden,” be sure to check
out Lois and Dennis Wolf’s
Craig Road home. It features
everything from organic
gardening and raised beds to
a dry creek bed with colorful
annuals inside barrels.
P.E.O. members will
greet visitors and answer
questions about the organi-
zation. P.E.O International
(Philanthropic Educational
Organization) started as a
bond of friendship between
seven women in 1869. It
celebrates the advancement
of women by making edu-
cation accessible through
scholarships, grants, awards
and loans. For more infor-
mation, visit www.peointer-
national.org.
STAFF PHOTO BY TAMMY MALGESINI
Re-purposed farm and household items are included in the
decor at the Hermiston home of Bill and Loretta Lowrance.
They are part of Saturday’s P.E.O. Garden Tour.
BRIEFS
Pregnancy center sets dinner
TruCare Pregnancy Resource Center
invites the public to a free meal and to learn
how they can help in re-building a culture of
life in Hermiston.
The meal is Sunday at 6 p.m. at Bethle-
hem Lutheran Church, 515 S.W. Seventh
St., Hermiston. Due to limited space, people
planning to attend need to RSVP.
Formerly known as Pregnancy Care Ser-
vices, TruCare has been in Hermiston since
May 2011. Its mission is to provide encour-
agement, support and education for men and
women making pregnancy decisions. Its ser-
vices are confidential and provided at no
charge.
TruCare is in the Granary Square, 105
S.W. Second St. Support is available in
English and Spanish.
For more information or to register for
the outreach event and meal, contact 541-
567-2393, info@trucareprc.com or visit
www.trucareprc.com.
Treasures plentiful in Walla Walla
More than a flea market, the Love of Junk
offers shoppers cool finds, salvaged materi-
als, re-purposed objects and vintage items
for the home, garden or gift giving.
The junker’s paradise is Friday, June 15
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 16
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Swenson Farm,
253 Valley Chapel Road, Walla Walla.
There’s a $5 entry fee (ages 12-and-under
are free). In addition to more than 70 ven-
dors, the event features food trucks, live
entertainment and vintage trailer boutiques.
For more information, contact info@
loveofjunk.com, 602-321-6511 or visit
www.loveofjunk.com.
Summer reading program starts
Corbin Maxey, the Reptile Guy, is help-
ing kick off the Hermiston Public Library
summer reading program.
Maxey founded Cyprus Hill Reptile
Reserve, a nonprofit organization in Merid-
ian, Idaho, that’s dedicated to reptile rescue,
conservation and education. He has found
homes for hundreds of homeless, abused,
and neglected reptiles and amphibians.
Kids of all ages are invited to Summer of
Scales on Tuesday, June 12 at 5:30 p.m. at
the library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. There is no
admission fee.
Maxey’s passion for all animals influ-
enced his decision to commit his life to them.
The Reptile Guy and friends have been
featured on many TV shows, including
“Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Inside Edi-
tion,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”
and “The Today Show.”
Registration for the summer reading pro-
gram is Monday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. and Tuesday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. For more information, call the library
at 541-567-2882 or visit www.hermistonli-
brary.us.
Joseph project features sculpture
Sculptor Doug Hyde of Prescott, Arizona,
will return near his old stomping grounds as he
prepares for an art installation for a street scape
project in Joseph.
Chosen by the Josephy Center for Arts and
Culture, Hyde will create “Plateau Indian Art
on Main Street.” The former Hermiston resi-
dent will be in Joseph to make final decisions
and planning for the project.
The public is invited to a reception to meet
Hyde June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Josephy Center,
403 N. Main St., Joseph.
Hyde attended the Institute of American
Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the
San Francisco Art Institute. While serving in
the U.S. Army in Vietnam, he was seriously
wounded by a grenade.
His work has been shown across the coun-
try and he recently won a Governor’s Art
Award in Arizona. In recent years, Hyde has
made an effort to help many American Indian
tribes tell their own stories in stone and bronze.
The Joseph project offers him a chance to
work with his own tribal history. For more
information, contact 541-432-0505, info@
josephy.org or visit www.josephy.org.
Summer Pops concerts this weekend
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
A selection of popu-
lar pieces and show tunes
will be performed by the
combined ensembles of
the Inland Northwest
Musicians.
Many members of the
ensembles hail from the
west Umatilla County area.
The 2018 Summer Pops
concerts are Saturday at 6
p.m. on the HAPO Com-
munity Stage, 800 Jadwin
Ave., Richland, Washing-
ton; and Sunday at 4 p.m.
in the Powder River Pavil-
ion at Geiser Pollman Park
in Baker City. People are
invited to bring a blanket
or lawn chairs to sit on.
Admission is free, although
donations are accepted.
“This will be an amaz-
ing set of pieces,” said Salli
Ketchersid.
The program includes
selections performed by
combined ensembles of the
Inland Northwest Orches-
tra and Inland Northwest
Chorale along with mem-
bers of the Willow Creek
Symphony.
Selections to be per-
formed includes Orchestra:
“American Salute” based
on “When Johnny Comes
Marching Home,” “Moon
River” from The Para-
mount Picture “Breakfast at
Tiffany’s,” “The Pink Pan-
ther” and “Selections from
The Music Man.” Chorale:
“Blue Moon,” “Java Jive,”
as recorded by Manhattan
Transfer and “Somewhere
Out There” from the movie
“An American Tail.” Com-
bined Groups: “The Salley
Gardens’ Red, Red Rose,”
an Irish Folk Song and
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My
Brother.”
Founded in 1999, Inland
Northwest Musicians is
committed to providing
live musical performances
to rural audiences. It fosters
an atmosphere of encour-
agement and assists musi-
cians in developing their
talent.
These are the final con-
certs of the 2017-18 season.
In October, Inland North-
west Musicians will return
for its 20th season.
For more information,
contact
541-289-4696,
inwm@machmedia.net
or visit www.inlandnorth-
westmusicians.com.
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