COMMUNITY
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WEDNESDAy, JuNE 5, 2019
Garden tour blooms with opportunities for women
P.E.O. hosts 17th annual
fundraiser
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
Michael and Jonette
Atkinson have created an
outdoor sanctuary on their
Bridge Road property. Call-
ing it a work in progress for
more than two decades, the
Hermiston couple enjoys
sharing their landscaped
oasis with others.
Over the past 10 years,
the Atkinsons have opened
their yard to serve as the
backdrop for a handful of
weddings and numerous
photo shoots.
“I like to have people
over to enjoy it,” Michael
said. “I like to share it with
others.”
The willingness of the
Atkinsons and five other
Hermiston area residents
to share their gardens will
benefit P.E.O. Chapter DR.
The 17th annual Hermiston
Garden Tour raises money
to encourage and support
women in reaching their
potential through education.
The tour is Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peo-
ple may visit the gardens in
any order. The tour book-
Staff photo by Tammy Malgesini
A white picket fence separates part of the one-acre yard area of the Bridge Road home of
Michael and Jonette Atkinson. It is included in the June 8 P.E.O. Chapter DR 2019 Garden Tour.
let, which serves as a ticket,
is $15. It includes garden
descriptions and directions.
They can be purchased in
advance at Cottage Flowers,
1725 N. First St.; Kopacz
Nursery & Florist, 465 W.
Theater Lane; Westwinds
Nursery, 29957 Noble Road;
or from P.E.O. members.
Also, tickets are available
Saturday at each garden.
While the Atkinsons have
some help with maintaining
their two-acre property, both
Michael and Jonette enjoy
a hands on approach in cre-
ating their blissful space.
Jonette credits her father for
her love of the outdoors and
digging in the dirt.
“I love gardening,” she
said. “If I could, I’d be out
here every day.”
In addition to trees,
shrubs, perennials and annu-
als, the couple also grows
vegetables. Other features
adding to the ambiance
include a white picket fence,
a chicken coop and Rattle-
snake Ridge, a play struc-
ture for their grandchildren.
Other homes on this
year’s tour include the
“Simple Elegance” of Kim-
ber and Josh Burns. In less
than a year, the couple has
transformed their South-
east Banker Drive prop-
erty into a lovely outdoor
oasis. It offers contrasting
views and a rock collection.
Shawn and Craig Lockwood
highlight the Sycamore trees
in their “Eclectic Country”
landscaping. In addition,
their Southwest 23rd Street
home includes whimsical
and vintage items and the
creative use of Rose Cam-
pia, which borders a basket-
ball court. A “Hidden Trea-
sure” can be found at the
Joy Lane home of Joann and
Todd Chapman. The prop-
erty offers eye-catching fea-
tures, including a rock wall
bordered by grasses and
yuccas, a pair of fire pits,
herb and vegetable gardens,
beautiful potted plants and a
palm tree.
The Northeast Gladys
Drive home of Mike and
Shelly Fricker has sprouted
in two decades to include lil-
ies, hanging pots and large
ground pots. You won’t
want to miss their “Whim-
sical Way,” which features
wall art, birdhouses, garden
figures and a rock fountain.
And, “Surprises in Store”
at the South Edwards Road
home of Carol and Larry
Reuber features decorative
trees, a variety of fruit trees,
perennials and roses. Also,
be sure to check out the
statue fountain and surprises
awaiting visitors along a
cement walkway.
P.E.O. members will
greet people at the gardens
and answer questions about
the organization. P.E.O
International (Philanthropic
Educational Organization)
started as a bond of friend-
ship between seven women
in 1869. It helps women by
making education accessi-
ble through scholarships,
grants, awards and loans.
For more information, visit
www.peointernational.org.
For more about the gar-
den tour, call Winnie Earl at
541-690-6381.
WORSHIP
COMMUNITY
Lions Club supports community
The Hermiston Lions
Club recently contributed
money to several commu-
nity organizations and/or
projects.
Club president Phil-
lip Spicerkuhn said the
contributions were given
to the city of Hermiston
($6,500) to support proj-
ects to improve the city;
the Hermiston Education
Foundation ($1,000) to
enhance educational oppor-
tunities through the Herm-
iston School District and to
Hermiston/Pendleton Local
Special Olympics Program
#510 ($1,000) to support
athletic programs for indi-
viduals with intellectual
Photo contributed by Phil Hamm
Phillip Spicerkuhn, Hermiston Lions Club president, presents
a check to Larry Fetter, director of Hermiston Parks &
Recreation.
disabilities.
The money
disbursed
was generated from pro-
ceeds during the annual Don
Horneck Memorial Dinner
through the support of many
local farms and business.
Horneck was a Lions Club
member and an avid sup-
porter of youth programs in
general, and the community
as a whole.
While the Hermiston
Lions Club’s main mis-
sion is to help provide eye-
glasses and hearing aids
to those in need, they also
contribute to other import-
ant organizations or proj-
ects within the Hermiston
community.
For more information
about the Hermiston Lions
Club, call Phil Hamm at
541-567-6281.
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
BRIEFS
EOCI sets creative
arts sale
Outdoor furniture, cutting boards,
coffee tables, humidors, wagon wheel
swings and benches, blanket chests,
rocking horses, dressers, wine cabinets
and more are available at Eastern Ore-
gon Correctional Institution.
The sale is Thursday and Friday
from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the red storage
building behind the EOCI visitor park-
ing lot, 2500 Westgate, Pendleton. Sale
items are limited to stock on hand and
are available via cash and money order
purchases.
Irrigon hosts weekly
farmers market
The Irrigon Farmers Market is now
open for the season.
The market is each Saturday from
6-9 p.m. on the lawn west of the library,
490 N.E. Main St. It will be open
weekly through Labor Day weekend.
The market welcomes vendors sell-
ing fresh agricultural products and
occasional home-crafted products.
People are encouraged to help support
the effort and come out and visit with
your neighbors.
For more information, contact city
manager Aaron Palmquist at 541-922-
3047 or manager@ci.irrigon.or.us.
Also, for a vendor application, search
www.ci.irrigon.or.us. There is no ven-
dor fee.
the performance will be moved to the
SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road.
Sponsored by the North Morrow
Community Foundation, Music in the
Parks is funded by the Morrow County
Unified Recreation District and Port-
land General Electric. It alternates
weekly on Mondays between Board-
man and Irrigon marina parks through
Aug. 12.
People are encouraged to bring a
blanket or chair and enjoy the music.
For more information, contact Jackie
McCauley at 541-720-1289 or utility.
clerk@cityofboardman.com.
Park series tunes up
with Bram Brata
Audience members will enjoy a var-
ied repertoire of Caribbean, jazz, pop-
ular and even classical music as Bram
Brata takes the stage during the upcom-
ing Music in the Parks.
The name Bram Brata is derived
from two Trinidadian slang words
meaning “an unexpected party.” The
popular steel drum band performs
throughout the Pacific Northwest.
In addition, they have performed in
Hawaii, Disneyland and at Caribbean
music festivals in Oregon and British
Columbia. The group is the senior steel
drum band with the Tri-Cities Steel
Band Association.
The free concert is Monday at
7 p.m. at Boardman Marina Park. Con-
cessions will be available for purchase
as a fundraiser for the Boardman Little
League. In case of inclement weather,
Echo fire department
seeks volunteers
People looking for volunteer oppor-
tunities might consider the Echo Rural
Fire Department.
The fire department is seeking a few
people who are available to respond to
incidents during weekdays. Meetings
are held the first and third Thursday
of each month at 7 p.m. at the fire hall,
301 Main St., Echo.
For more information about join-
ing the team, call Delbert Gehrke
at 541-571-2747 or Janie Enright at
541- 969-8981.
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First Christian
Church
“Proclaiming the Message of
Hope, Living the Gospel of Love”
LANDMARK BAPTIST
CHURCH
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
Pastor David Dever
567-3013
Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am
Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am
Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
www.hermistonlmbc.com
Sunday School 9:15am
Worship Service 10:30am
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
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
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
The Full Gospel
Home Church
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
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
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
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
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