A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM
BTW
Continued from Page A1
Activity Center graciously
accepted a $5,000 donation
during its Nov. 13 senior
lunch.
Mark Morgan, Hermis-
ton’s assistant city manager
and a member of the Herm-
iston Rotary Club, pre-
sented the check on behalf
of the club.
• • •
Midwife
Catherine
O’Brien, DNP, CNM has
joined the Good Shepherd
Women’s Center team.
O’Brien has been a nurse
for more than 30 years and
has a Master of Science in
Murse-Midwifery and a
Doctor of Nurse Practice
degree, according to a news
release from Good Shep-
herd Health Care System.
She was living in Spo-
kane Valley, Wash. previ-
ously and said she chose to
come to Hermiston because
she always had a desire to
serve women in a rural com-
munity. She joins Kelli Ste-
phenson as the women’s
center’s second midwife,
and said the fact that Stepen-
son also studied at Frontier
Nursing University was
another factor in her deci-
sion to move.
O’Brien is welcoming
new patients to the Good
Shepherd Women’s Center
located at the Good Shep-
herd Medical Plaza at 620
NW 11th Street in Hermis-
ton. To schedule an appoint-
ment call 541-667-3801,
or established patients may
request an appointment
through your MyHealth
Patient Portal or app.
• • •
It’s the season of giving
— and of taking things that
belong to someone else.
Law enforcement is
warning people who ordered
holiday gifts online or are
sending them to loved ones
via mail to beware of pack-
age thieves, who are out
in force this time of year.
Hermiston Police Depart-
ment posted tips on their
Facebook page for foiling
criminals, including a rec-
ommendation to install a
home video surveillance
system if possible.
Major shippers, such as
the U.S. Postal Service,
UPS and FedEx all offer
tracking services that can
help keep a valuable package
from being left on a porch
unattended for long. The
apps, accessible by smart-
phone or on the shippers’
website, in some cases allow
you to choose when a pack-
age is delivered, get noti-
fications for when a pack-
age is delivered and provide
delivery instructions. When
possible, ask for packages to
be left somewhere less visi-
ble, such as behind a fence
or inside a shed.
Other tips for prevent-
ing package theft include
requiring a signature on
delivery, shopping local,
purchasing a lockbox and
having a package delivered
to a more secure location
such as your place of work
or a trusted friend. If you’re
sending someone a package,
make sure they know it’s on
its way.
Hermiston council raises
senior taxi ticket prices
By JADE MCDOWELL
STAFF WRITER
Hermiston’s taxi tickets
for senior and disabled res-
idents will be more expen-
sive in January.
The city council voted
Monday to raise the tick-
ets from $2 to $2.50. It also
raised its subsidy to Uma-
tilla Cab Company, paying
the company $6.75 instead
of $6.60 per ticket redeemed
for a ride.
The program, which
started in 2007, subsidizes
rides for Hermiston resi-
dents over age 62 or with
a documented disability.
Qualifying residents can
visit city hall and purchase
tickets, which they can use
for a one-way taxi ride. The
city subsidizes the ride by
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018
LOCAL
paying qualifying cab com-
panies an additional $6.60
(now $6.75) for each ticket
used.
Assistant city manager
Mark Morgan said ridership
has gone up significantly this
year, jumping from 17,500 in
2017 to 18,000 from January
through the end of October
so far this year. Morgan said
that puts the city on pace to
subsidize about 23,000 rides
by the end of the year, which
would put the city over bud-
get by about $27,000.
The city had expected
ticket sales to decrease after
it implemented the HART, a
free public bus system, at the
beginning of 2017. While
ridership of the HART rose
from 2,700 rides in 2017 to
more than 8,000 so far this
year, Morgan said bus rid-
ers seem to mostly be resi-
dents who don’t qualify for
the taxi program.
Morgan said Kayak Pub-
lic Transit, which operates
the bus system under con-
tract with the city, is plan-
ning to expand the HART’s
hours of service at the begin-
ning of the year, likely run-
ning from about 7 a.m. to 5
p.m.
In order to handle the
budget shortfall for the taxi
ticket program and accom-
modate future growth, Mor-
gan recommended raising
the taxi ticket price from
$2, where it has been since
2009, to $2.50. While the
increase will cost residents,
Morgan also pointed out that
the HART remains a free
alternative to a taxi ride for
those who can’t afford it.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Phyllis Tincher of Ring Praise Music Ministry plays three octaves of Schulmerich handbells
during concerts with Sean Rogers. The musicians will perform a free Christmas concert
Dec. 3 in Hermiston.
Music ministry rings in holiday
season with free concert
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
A pair of musicians will truly ring in the
holiday season as Ring Praise Music Minis-
try shares the story of Jesus Christ through
music and scripture.
The Ring Praise Christmas Concert
features Phyllis Tincher on handbells and
Sean Rogers on keyboards. The free perfor-
mance is Monday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at
Faith Presbyterian Church, 1005 S.E. Ninth
St., Hermiston.
Also, while in the area, Tincher and
Rogers will play at Two Rivers Correc-
tional Institution in Umatilla. Although
that concert isn’t open to the pubic, people
are asked to lift the performance in prayer
in hopes that inmates who attend will be
drawn closer to God.
The musicians first performed together
in 2002 when Tincher was invited to ring
handbells at a Boise church where Rogers
served as the accompanist. That launched
their music ministry of playing hymns and
contemporary praise songs during concerts
in the greater Boise area. Tincher and Rog-
ers then began traveling to small communi-
ties in Eastern Oregon and Idaho.
As the Ring Praise Music Ministry,
Tincher and Rogers have released three
albums featuring collections of hymn
arrangements. In addition, their Christ-
mas CD, “Come to the Manger,” includes
15 traditional and contemporary holiday
songs.
Tincher began solo ringing in 1997
and directed her first handbell choir in La
Grande. For many years during the holiday
season, Tincher brought three octaves of
Schulmerich handbells and played for The
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign
near her home in Nampa, Idaho. She also
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Ring Praise Music Ministry features Phyllis
Tincher on handbells and Sean Rogers on
keyboards.
teaches adult and youth handbell classes at
conferences and workshops.
An Ontario native, Rogers tours exten-
sively as a collaborative pianist with vocal-
ists and instrumentalists throughout the
United States. As a solo concert artist, he’s
known for improvisational skills in multi-
ple genres on keyboards. Rogers has been
called a “virtuosic performer who makes
music come alive” for audiences of all ages.
Sonology Music has published four
arrangements by Tincher and Rogers,
which can be heard at www.sonology-
music.com/music-search. They received
praise for their rendition of “Silent Night”
by Kevin McChesney, an award-winning
composer and arranger.
“One of the finest writing duos in the
business brings us a fresh, beautiful take
on a traditional favorite,” McChesney said.
“If you don’t think anything new or more
lovely could be said about the much-ar-
ranged ‘Silent Night,’ treat yourself to
this wonderful setting — it’ll change your
mind.”
Hermiston man injured in rollover crash in Washington
YAKIMA — A Herm-
iston man was injured in a
one-vehicle rollover Satur-
day morning on Interstate
82, three miles west of Zil-
lah, Washington.
Omar Campos, 18, was
transported to Astria Top-
penish Hospital in Toppe-
nish, Washington. Nursing
supervisor Steve Hogsett
said Campos was treated
and then discharged in sta-
ble condition.
Campos was the pas-
senger in a 2001 Dodge
Durango driven by Isaac J.
Sanchez, 19, also of Hermis-
ton. Sanchez was not injured
in the crash. Both occupants
were wearing seat belts.
Washington State Patrol
trooper J. Campbell of the
Yakima Command Center
reported Sanchez was driv-
ing eastbound near Mile-
post 49 when he lost con-
trol of the vehicle and rolled
into the median. The vehicle
was totaled. Sanchez was
charged with driving too fast
for the conditions. Accord-
ing to Campbell, alcohol
and drugs were not involved
in the crash.
Your Family Deserves The
BEST
Technology...
Value...
TV!...
Upgrade to the Hopper® 3
Smart HD DVR
• Watch and record 16 shows at once
• Get built-in Netflix and YouTube
• Watch TV on your mobile devices
GET GREAT TOYOTATHON OFFERS NOW!
Hopper upgrade fee $5/mo.
Add High Speed Internet
9
14 . 95
$
/mo.
190 Channels
CALL TODAY
Save 20%!
Different 2018
(MơIVIRX
TOYOTA 1SHIPW
Models
Subject to availability. Restrictions apply.
Internet not provided by DISH and will be billed separately.
1-866-373-9175
% APR
0 36
mos.
Offer ends 11/14/18. Savings with 2 year price guarantee with AT120 starting at $59.99 compared to everyday price. All offers require credit qualification, 2 year commitment with early termination fee and eAutoPay. Prices include Hopper Duo for qualifying customers.
Hopper, Hopper w/ Sling or Hopper 3 $5/mo. more. Upfront fees may apply based on credit qualification. Fees apply for additional TVs: Hopper $15/mo., Joey $5/mo., Super Joey $10/mo. All new customers are subject to a one-time, nonrefundable processing fee.
Thank you to the following businesses for supporting
Newspapers in Education
4X4
Their generous support of the Hermiston Herald NIE
program helps provide copies of the newspaper and
unlimited access to HermistonHerald.com and the
e-Edition to schools throughout the community.
Rick’s
Car Wash
AWD
Also Includes;
%PWS-RGPYHIW
Camry Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid,
'EQV],]FVMH6%:,]FVMH
Sienna, Prius LB, Prius C, and Yaris iA
7MIRRE4VMYW0&4VMYW'ERH=EVMWM%
$
3,000
1090 W. Hermiston Ave.
Hermiston, OR
Cash Back
'EWL&EGO
2018
541-567-8229
Excludes TRD Pro
)\GPYHIW86(4VS
JeremyJLarsonDMD.com
1739 N. First St.
Hermiston, OR
620 E. Main St.
Hermiston, OR
Gas or Hybrid
+EWSV,]FVMH
OldWestFCU.org
BertsAutoSalvage.com
30775 Baggett Ln.
Hermiston, OR 97838
541-567-1042
541-567-5050
QUIZNOS.COM
1565 N. FIRST ST. #9
HERMISTON, OR 97838
541-276-1260
BLUECC.EDU
2411 NW Carden Ave.
Pendleton, OR 97801
QS
$ 349 mo.
36
mos.
QSW
4X4
NEW 2018
2);
AWD
Off-Road Double Cab
3ơ6SEH(SYFPI'EF
Security $ 3,299
$ 0 7IGYVMX]
Deposit (YIEX7MKRMRK
(ITSWMX
Due at Signing
TRD
86(
Excludes TRD Pro
)\GPYHIW86(4VS
QS
$ 299 mo.
36
mos.
QSW
Every new Toyota GSQIW[MXL
comes with
)ZIV]RI[TS]SXE
4X4
Starvation Ridge Farming
79937 S. Edwards Rd.
Hermiston, OR 97838
541-567-5842
SR5
76
Excludes TRD Pro
)\GPYHIW86(4VS
4X4
2018
541-567-3908
541-564-0264
Bert's Auto
Salvage & Towing
NEW 2018
2);
Our patients are the very
heart of our practice
SPECIAL
LOW PAYMENT
LEASES
Umatilla Electric Cooperative
750 W. Elm Ave. Hermiston, OR 97838
541-567-6414 • UmatillaElectric.com
YOUR
BUSINESS HERE:
Call Today & Donate!
800-522-0255
NEW 2018
2);
Double Cab SR5
(SYFPI'EF76
mo.
$ 399 QS
36 mos.
QSW
Excludes TRD Pro
)\GPYHIW86(4VS
Security $ 2,199
$ 0 7IGYVMX]
Deposit Due
(ITSWMX
at Signing
(YIEX7MKRMRK
For more information on the NIE Program, visit HermistonHerald.com/hh/nie.
To make a donation, call 800-522-0255.
Security $ 2,799
$ 0 7IGYVMX]
Deposit Due
(ITSWMX
at Signing
(YIEX7MKRMRK
4X4
BuyAToyota.com
All financing on
%PPƟRERGMRK
%PPƟRERGMRKSRETTVSZIHGVIHMXXLVSYKL
S approved credit through
TFS.
All vehicles
8*7 %PP
LM P subject to prior sale. All
8*7%PPZILMGPIWWYFNIGXXSTVMSVWEPI%PP
prices plus tax and title. Dealer doc fees
TVMGIWTPYWXE\ERHXMXPI(IEPIVHSGJIIW
vary by dealer. Offers end 12/3/18.
ZEV]F]HIEPIV3ơIVWIRH
For more details call 1-888-21-TOYOTA.
*SVQSVIHIXEMPWGEPP83=38%
