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Newspaper Page TextLOCAL A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 Air museum takes flight with upcoming events By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR Contributed photo Participants during the fifth annual Diaper Dash bundled up for the March 2 event. Coordinated by the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, donations of diapers were collected to distribute to those in need in the community. Frigid fun run brings in diaper donations By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR Diapers and more dia- pers — and baby wipes, too — were donated during the Diaper Dash. Despite the linger- ing snow and ice, the fifth annual event drew 134 par- ticipants. The entry fee for the frigid 5K and 10K walk/ run was a package or box of diapers. Organized by the Herm- iston Church of the Naza- rene, Dawn Kennison-Ker- rigan said diapers and wipes have continued to come in after the March 2 event — totaling nearly 10,000. Kennison-Kerrigan said a group of youths approached the church’s pastor, Rev. Eric Fritz, inquiring about a way they could help people in the community. Somehow, the idea of diapers came up — and the Diaper Dash was born. The idea was to collect diapers as the entrance fee and then distribute them to those in need in the commu- nity. Providing diapers is a practical way to help ease a burden in times of need. Contributed photo Nearly 10,000 diapers were collected during the fifth annual Diaper Dash at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. They are distributed to par- ents, single moms and dads, grandparents and local agencies. Participants include everyone from single adults and couples to families with their kids. In addition, Ken- nison-Kerrigan said several sports teams from Herm- iston High School have been involved. Some of the teams, she said, were look- ing for some fun fitness activities to kick off their conditioning season. Valerie Vandecar, interim director at TruCare Pregnancy Resource Cen- ter, is thrilled with the dia- per donations. She esti- mated that the agency gives out an average of 20 packs a week. “It’s a huge blessing to us and our clients,” Vande- car said. In addition to thousands of diapers that were donated during the dash, the church received a huge surprise when unexpected deliver- ies from Amazon and the Military Exchange arrived. Kennison-Kerrigan said an enclosed note said, “Hope this gets your Diaper Dash off to a good start.” A friend of Fritz’s watched one of the church’s streaming services and learned about the event. A veteran, he challenged some of his military bud- dies to donate — word spread across the country with other veterans and mil- itary personnel sending dia- pers, Kennison-Kerrigan said. Three days after the Diaper Dash, a shipment arrived with more than 1,000 diapers and an addi- tional 1,080 baby wipes. The effort, Vandecar said, goes beyond the dia- per donations. The message TruCare clients receive, she said, is that others really care about them. “It just builds a sense of community for our clients,” Vandecar said. Kennison-Kerrigan said plans are already underway for the sixth annual event. It will be held the first Satur- day in March 2020. United Way serves up ‘Tastiest Taco’ fundraiser By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR The United Way of Uma- tilla & Morrow Counties is setting the table for a tasty way to raise money. People will have an opportunity to put their taste buds to the test during Tast- iest Taco 2019. United Way has teamed up with 10 area restaurants and food trucks for the contest and fund- raiser. Beginning April 12 and leading up to Cinco de Mayo, people can sample tacos and vote on their favor- ite from the participating restaurants and food trucks. “This is a fun and tasty way to raise money to help meet the critical needs of agencies in Umatilla and Morrow counties,” said Beth Harrington, United Way’s resource development coordinator. To participate, people need to buy a $10 stamp book. The booklet pro- vides one free featured taco (including vegetar- ian options) from April 12 through May 5 at each of the 10 participating vendors — including six locations in Hermiston and one each in Irrigon, Pendleton, Stanfield and Umatilla. Also, Tastiest Taco T-shirts are available for $15. SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letters Policy: Letters to the Editor is a forum for the Hermiston Herald readers to express themselves on local, state, national or world issues. Brevity is good, but longer letters should be kept to 250 words. No personal attacks; challenge the opinion, not the person. The Hermiston Herald reserves the right to edit letters for length and for content. Letters must be original and signed by the writer or writers. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Writers should include a telephone number so they can be reached for questions. Only the letter writer’s name and city of residence will be published. When visiting the ven- dors, bring your book- let to get it stamped. And, for added fun, Harrington encourages people to post a photo to social media with #tastiesttaco2019. At the conclusion of your trek for tacos, be sure to complete your journey by visiting the United Way website to cast your vote. The winning ven- dor will receive a Tastiest Taco plaque. Tastiest Taco stamp books can be obtained via www.umatillamorrowunit- edway.org, Columbia Bank branches in Hermiston (1033 S. Highway 395) or Pendleton (2101 S.W. Court Place), Banner Bank, 125 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton, or the United Way office, 125 S.E. Court Ave., Suite B, Pendleton. The United Way partners with community organiza- tions to help provide fund- ing for needed programs and services. Unless desig- nated otherwise by the giver, money donated through the local United Way is dis- bursed locally to assist non- profit organizations in Uma- tilla and Morrow counties. For more informa- tion about Tastiest Taco 2019, contact Harrington at 541-276-2661 or beth@ uwbluemt.org. EARTHLINK INTERNET HIGH SPEED INTERNET The public is invited to learn more about the Pend- leton Air Museum during several upcoming events, including an open house, gala ball and anniversary celebration. Held in conjunction with National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the open house is Friday. The pub- lic is invited to drop by the museum between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21 S.W. Emi- grant Ave. In addition to browsing the displays and enjoying coffee and cookies, veterans will be on hand throughout the day to visit with people. Also, museum coordina- tor Becky Dunlap extends a special invitation to Viet- nam veterans from across the region to come and take part in informal conversa- tions with museum visitors. Also on the horizon is the Bombs Away Ball. The fundraising event is Sat- urday, May 11 from 5:30- 10 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 2100 N.W. 56th St., Pendleton. Tick- ets are $40 each, which includes dinner, live music, dancing and a no-host bar. Brass Fire, a regional horn band fronted by Brad Rozema of Hermiston, will play jazz, funk, blues, rock, and swing. In addition to saxophone, trumpet, trom- bone, piano, bass, guitar and drums, band members provides vocal renderings. Nearly two decades after a small group inter- ested in aviation and mil- itary history began to gather, the Pendleton Air Museum opened its first physical museum. Volun- teers will celebrate its one- year anniversary during an open house Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Dunlap at 541- 278-0141, pendletonair- museum@gmail.com or visit www.pendletonair- museum.org. 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 PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm 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 www.hermistonlmbc.com 541-567-8441 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever First United Methodist Church Hermiston 191 E. 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