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LOCAL A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAy, JuLy 24, 2019 Police warn fake $20 bills seen in Hermiston HERMISTON HERALD Police are asking busi- nesses to take a closer look at the cash they take in after several businesses were fooled into taking fake money. The $20 bills look real at first glance, but closer inspection shows that the fine print states “This note is not legal, it is to be used for motion picture purposes.” There are also other clues, such as the consistency of the paper, variations in color and signatures of “Not the real secretary” and “Not the treasurer.” All of the bills are stamped with the serial num- ber KP 58247039 Y. “Simply taking a closer (quick) look at the money people are handing you, may keep your business from losing out on import- ant profits and becoming a victim of fraud,” Hermiston Police Department posted on Facebook. Walmart hiring 30 new truck drivers in Hermiston Contributed photos by Marvin Hamilton Members of the Umatilla County Fair court (left) assisted as judges for a diving contest during the Department of Human Services annual foster children’s pool party. The July 12 event was held at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. Marvin and Tile Hamilton (right) share barbecue duties during the foster children’s pool party at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center. Foster kids splash into summer fun By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR A highlight of the sum- mer for area foster children is the annual Department of Human Services pool party. In addition to swimming, the July 12 event included a diving contest and barbecue dinner. And representatives from Oregon State Univer- sity’s Food Hero program offered samples of cowboy salad and organized games for children who could not swim. Elmer’s Irrigation donated the money for the cost of renting the Herm- iston Family Aquatic Cen- ter. The Hermiston Kiwanis Club helped in serving the meal as well as donating hamburgers and hot dogs. Also, Home Depot pro- vided charcoal briquettes to cook the food and East- ern Oregon Trade and Event Center donated ice to keep beverages cold. “The community support that comes together to make this event happen every year for the foster children is nothing short of amaz- ing,” said Marvin Hamil- ton, a DHS certifier. Other donations came from Hamilton and Jason Bremner, who manned the grill and created tro- phies from materials pro- vided by Home Depot; the Hermiston Goodwill, who donated gold trophy cups; Chet Hall, who gave some smaller trophies; and R&R Engraving & Sports Tro- phies, who provided name- plates. The Umatilla County Fair princesses assisted as guest judges for the diving contest. Hamilton said the annual pool party has been a splash- ing success since 2005. The Department of Human Services regularly organizes activities for area foster children, as well as awareness and recruit- ment events. For informa- tion on how to get involved with upcoming events, con- tact Hamilton at 541-564- 4484 or marvin.hamilton@ dhsoha.state.or.us. Construction to close part of Hermiston Ave. HERMISTON HERALD Construction work on Hermiston Avenue will disrupt traffic over the next couple of months in Hermiston. The city will replace underground utilities and repave between South- west Third and 10th streets between July 22 and end of the month. Sections of var- ious lanes will be closed during that time, causing some delays and detours. The street will be open for the Umatilla County Fair Parade on Aug. 3 and throughout the following week for the fair. After- ward, according to the city, Hermiston Avenue will be completely closed between South First Place and Southwest Third Street for “several weeks” to fully rebuild the street and sidewalks. Businesses in the area of the closure will remain open. For more informa- tion contact city hall at 541-567-5521. Spruce Street. 11:48 a.m. — Someone re- ported a heroin overdose at a homeless encampment on West Elm Street. JULY 18 3:01 p.m. — Someone report- ed vandalism and destruction of books at three community library sites over the past year. JULY 19 1:03 p.m. — unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle occurred on East Oregon Avenue. 3:53 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported at Victory Square Park. 7:38 p.m. — On East Elm Avenue, a drunk driver was reported. 11:34 p.m. — People were fighting in an alley near West Hermiston Avenue and Southwest Fifth Street. JULY 20 12:52 p.m. — unauthorized entry into a motorized vehi- cle was reported on North- west Spruce Street. 10:57 p.m. — A report was taken for an assault on North- east Tenth Avenue. 11:43 p.m. — A domestic dis- turbance occurred on West Highland Avenue. JULY 21 4:53 p.m. — On Northwest Stockton Street, a male and female were reportedly yell- ing at each other. 8:17 a.m. — On Northeast Fourth Place, a domestic disturbance was reported. 5:33 p.m. — A male and female were arguing at West May Avenue and Northwest 9:25 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on Northwest Eleventh Street. Photo contributed by Rod Bragato Participants at the Pacific Northwest Fellowship of Chrisitian Athletes Sports Camp listened to faith-based messages as well as competed in athletic activities. Group for Christian student athletes promotes religion Chapters of the Fellow- ship of Christian Athletes are active in Hermiston, Umatilla and Irrigon. Former Hermiston High School teacher and coach Rod Bragato is the director for Umatilla and Morrow counties. He said there are more than 17,000 groups in middle schools and high schools across the country. Locally, Bragato said, about 45 teams hold meet- ings after practices, which are led by coaches or FCA staff. The short gatherings include a snack, some dis- cussion and a short mes- sage or video about an athlete and their faith. In addition, they par- ticipate in special activi- ties and attend faith-based events. “It is helping students with their perspective on life and sports,” Bragato said. For more information, contact Bragato at 541- 720-8104 or bragatorod@ hotmail.com. gon! For the first time in Eastern Ore CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT CLASS THURSDAY JULY 25 TH Pendleton Red Lion Inn. 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. 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