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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.
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