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WEDNESDAy, ApRIL 10, 2019
Hermiston Junior Academy announces events
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
The Hermiston Junior
Academy is gearing up for
a couple of upcoming activ-
ities — including an open
house and an all-day home-
coming event.
Now serving preschool
through eighth grade stu-
dents, the school celebrated
75 years of continuous oper-
ation in 2017. Fully accred-
ited and offering small
teacher-to-student
ratios,
the school — which is affil-
iated with the Seventh-day
Adventist Church — pres-
ents a Bible-based and
Christ-centered curriculum.
Hosted by the Hermiston
Chamber of Commerce, the
after hours networking open
house is Thursday. The free
event runs from 5-6 p.m.
at Hermiston Junior Acad-
emy, 1300 N.W. Academy
Lane — located off North-
west 11th Street. In addi-
tion to refreshments and
door prizes, the academy’s
orchestra and hand bell
choir will perform.
The school extends a
special invitation to pro-
spective students and their
families. Any new student
who attends the event and
later enrolls will receive a
reduced fee for the 2019-20
Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini
Students perform with three octaves of handbells during a Monday class at Hermiston Junior
Academy. Students will play during an open house Thursday at the school.
school year.
Principal Jordan Lindsay
said small class sizes — the
largest class has 14 students
— enhances the learning
process. In addition, he said
it helps in building a sense
of community.
“We’ve been able to cre-
ate a family atmosphere.
The kids get along well and
we have a very low bully-
ing rate,” Lindsay said. “We
have created sort of a safe
haven for kids.”
Paula Oltman, school
board chairperson and a
volunteer strings teacher,
agreed, saying the smaller
atmosphere provides more
one-on-one
instruction.
Also, she said the school is
able to coordinate additional
activities that are both edu-
cational and memorable.
Lindsay said outdoor
education adventures have
included such destinations
as the Oregon/Washington
coast to learn about marine
life and central Oregon to
study geology. Local field
trips include visiting muse-
ums, places of business and
Walla Walla University,
which also is affiliated with
the Seventh-day Adventist
Church.
Also, community ser-
vice is incorporated into
the learning experience.
Each student participates
at least monthly in giving
back, Oltman said. That can
include community cleanup
efforts, helping someone
with gardening, volunteer-
ing at Agape House, visiting
assisted living facilities and
performing concerts.
“We talk about our music
being a ministry to serve
others,” Oltman said. “It’s
more than something we
learn to do, we consider it
something we can do to be
a blessing to others.”
Chimes, hand bells and
a strings program with an
orchestra are all available.
Oltman estimates that 75
percent of the students are
involved with the music
program.
The academy’s Home-
coming event is Saturday,
May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to
9:30 p.m. It includes panel
discussions, a Bible study,
church service and two
meals. In addition, it fea-
tures school tours, a musi-
cal performance and the
school’s business meeting.
Oltman invites all past stu-
dents, teachers and board
members to attend.
The school first operated
in 1929 in the upper portion
of the old RoeMark’s build-
ing on Main Street. After
closing during the worst
years of the Great Depres-
sion, it later re-opened in
1942 in the church’s base-
ment on Fourth Street and
Ridgeway Avenue.
With continued growth,
the school constructed a
new facility on Ninth Street
and West Division Avenue
— opening prior to Thanks-
giving in 1960, adding
another classroom in 1962.
The are 46 current stu-
dents. Its peak enrollment
was in 1979-80 with 92 stu-
dents. For more informa-
tion, call 541-567-8523 or
visit www.hjra.org.
WORSHIP
COMMUNITY
Pendleton Quilt Show seeks entries
Pre-registration due by April 20
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
Quilting enthusiasts from across the
region are invited to enter items into
the 2019 Pendleton Quilt Show.
The event is Friday, April 26 from
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April
27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pend-
leton Convention Center, 1601 West-
gate. In its 18th year, the show is hosted
by the Krazy Horse Quilters. Admis-
sion is $5, which is good for both days.
A non-juried show, everyone is
welcome to enter up to five items —
new quilts, antique or family heirloom
quilts, wall hangings, fabric art pieces
and more. Several special awards
will be presented, including viewer’s
choice.
A registration form must be sub-
mitted by Saturday, April 20. Drop
off locations (times and dates to be
announced) include Thimbles, Fabric
& More in Pendleton, the La Grande
Quilt Shop, Highland Quilts in Athena
and Stash in Walla Walla.
In addition to quilt viewing, the
event includes vendors, demonstra-
tions and door prizes. Also, featured
LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
Pastor David Dever
Contributed photo
Organizers for the Pendleton Quilt Show are seeking entries from throughout the
region for the 18th annual show. Those entering must pre-register by April 20.
quilter Pam Raby will display a num-
ber of her quilts and visit with those
attending the show. The Corvallis
woman is a quilt designer and teacher.
She often leads quilting retreats at
scenic locations across the Pacific
Northwest.
Also, Raby will teach a class fea-
turing her “Sequoia” pattern Thurs-
day, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
Thimbles, Fabric & More, 1849 West-
gate. In addition to the $40 fee, partic-
ipants need to check the class supply
list for items to bring.
There are volunteer opportunities
for people to assist with the show. For
registration and additional informa-
tion, contact krazyhorsequiltshow@
gmail.com, 541-278-7910 or visit
www.krazyhorsequilters.org.
Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am
Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am
Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm
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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
t. PH: 567-6672
We are an all inclusive Church
who welcomes all.
First United
Methodist
Church
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
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
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Saturdays
Sabbath School........9:30 a.m.
Worship Service......11:00 a.m.
English & Spanish Services
567-8241
Hermiston Jr. Academy
1300 NW Academy Lane, • Hermiston
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
The Full Gospel
Home Church
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
235 SW 3rd
Phone 567-7678
Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker
Sunday:
Sunday School........10:00 am
Worship...................11:00 am
Evening Service........7:00 pm
Wednesday Service..7:00 pm
“Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.”
1 Pet. 5:7
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
First Christian
Church
“Proclaiming the Message of
Hope, Living the Gospel of Love”
1520 W ORCHARD AVE
Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am Classes for Kids @ 9:15 am
SEEKING JESUS, SHARING LIFE,
SERVING PEOPLE
www.hermistonnazarene.org
Sunday School 9:15am
Worship Service 10:30am
567-3013
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
To share your
worship times call
541-278-2678