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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019
CASA conference impacts many
HERMISTON HERALD
Eastern Oregon recently
hosted its fi rst statewide
Court Appointed Special
Advocate conference.
Jesus Rome, the local
CASA program coordinator,
said “The Impact of ONE”
was successful due to the
statewide effort of 22 CASA
programs. The Sept. 23
event at Wildhorse Resort
& Casino drew nearly 200
participants from across the
state.
Calling it “an incred-
ible experience,” Rome
expressed appreciation to
the many people and organi-
zations that helped by devot-
ing time or fi nancial support.
Keynote
speak-
ers included Multnomah
County Circuit Court Judge
Xiomara Torres and Pamela
Heisler, Oregon Foster
Youth Connection founder.
Both women shared about
personal experiences grow-
ing up in the foster care sys-
tem and the impact of CASA
volunteers in their lives.
The conference theme
touched Torres’ heart. Also,
she was thrilled that Jan
Brice traveled from Los
Angeles to attend the confer-
ence and hear Torres speak.
“It was due to the impact
of my one CASA, Jan Brice,
who encouraged me and
supported me throughout
my life to attend law school
and seek higher education,”
Torres said. “I believe (if) it
were not for Jan’s love and
commitment in my life, I
would have never pursued
law and became a judge.”
Heisler shared a simi-
lar story of inspiration and
encouragement from her
CASA, who never gave up
on her or her family. Later
in life, Heisler’s CASA
attended her graduation cer-
emonies and wedding.
Many of the conference
workshops, Rome said,
focused on the plight of fos-
ter kids and families in the
system. Also, they high-
lighted the positive impact
of community volunteers
with foster youths.
For more information
about the CASA program,
contact Rome at 541-667-
6170,
jrome@umchs.org
Altrusa rolls out fall
fundraising extravaganza
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
Photo contributed by Jesus Rome
Jesus Rome, local CASA program coordinator; Margaret
Hansell, a former Umatilla County CASA director; Sen. Bill
Hansell, R-Athena; Judge Eva Temple, Judge Xiomara Torres
and Jan Brice, who served as Torres’ CASA; were among
those who participated in “The Impact of One.” The statewide
conference held Sept. 23 at Wildhorse Resort & Casino
highlighted the work of Court Appointed Special Advocate
volunteers.
or visit www.umchs.com/
programs/casa.
BRIEFS
Altrusa International of
Hermiston is getting revved
up for their annual fund-
raising auction event.
The service club is
changing things up a bit
with the Food Truck &
Auction Extravaganza. The
event is Saturday with the
doors opening at 5 p.m. at
the Hermiston Commu-
nity Center, 415 S. High-
way 395. Admission is $20.
The entry fee includes wine
and beer tasting, entertain-
ment and a chance to buy a
raffl e ticket ($10 each) for
a $2,000 Visa card, partic-
ipate in a 50-50 cash draw-
ing, and an opportunity to
bid on silent auction items
and check out the live auc-
tion items.
In addition, be sure to
bring some extra cash as
the Altrusans have invited a
variety of local food trucks
to give several options for
dinner and dessert. Vendors
include Polynesian food,
Hermiston Brewing Com-
WORSHIP
Umatilla County Fair
offi ce seeks 2020 fair
court applicants
COMMUNITY
A great opportunity for
young people to represent
Umatilla County is avail-
able by serving on the
Umatilla County Fair court.
In addition to fair week
in August 2020, those
selected will serve as
ambassadors of the county
and fair throughout the
year. Fair court members
will participate in a variety
of parades and other func-
tions throughout Eastern
Oregon and Washington in
2020.
Participants will learn
leadership skills, responsi-
bility and how to represent
themselves, as well as their
county, with dignity and
pride. The Umatilla County
Fair court program is a
long-honored tradition and
many past fair court alumni
remained involved with the
fair in some capacity.
To be eligible, appli-
cants must reside in Uma-
tilla County. Participants
must be students between
ninth to 12th grades (ages
14-19).
Application packets for
the fair court are due to the
Umatilla County Fair offi ce
no later than 4 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 8.
Also, they may be sub-
mitted via email to fair@
umatillacounty.net. Be sure
to receive an email confi r-
mation from fair staff to
ensure receipt of forms.
Late applications will not
be considered. Fair staff
will contact all accepted
applicants to schedule
interviews.
The application is avail-
able via www.umatilla-
countyfair.net/fair-court or
at the fair offi ce.
The fair offi ce is located
at Eastern Oregon Trade
First United Methodist Church
Hermiston
HH fi le photo
Members of the 2019 Umatilla County Fair court throw candy during the Fourth of July parade
in Stanfi eld. Applications to serve on the 2020 fair court are due by Nov. 8.
and Event Center, 1705 E.
Airport Road, Hermiston.
For questions, contact the
fair offi ce at 541-567-6121
or fair@umatillacounty.net.
Umatilla off ers early
Halloween fun
The city of Umatilla and
the Umatilla School District
are gearing up for Hallow-
een-related events early.
Trick-or-Treat on Sixth
Street is Friday from
4-6 p.m. — watch for signs
on the windows of partic-
ipating businesses for an
opportunity to collect treats.
Also, other participants will
be located at Village Square
Park handing out goodies.
And a trunk-or-treat will
take place in the Umatilla
School District parking lot.
In addition, the Umatilla
Chamber of Commerce is
hosting a pumpkin carving
contest — bring your best
carved pumpkin to enter.
The Umatilla Museum is
getting in on the fun with a
best pet costume contest.
For
more
informa-
tion, call the city at 541-
922-3226. Also, see next
Wednesday’s
Hermiston
Herald for area Halloween
(Oct. 31) activities.
SHIBA off ers assistance
with Medicare
enrollment
The annual open enroll-
ment for Medicare runs Oct.
15 through Dec. 7.
The Oregon Senior
Health Insurance Benefi ts
Assistance (SHIBA) Pro-
gram in the Oregon Health
Insurance Marketplace is
ready to provide assistance
for those who may need
help. SHIBA staff members
and more than 200 certifi ed
counselors are available to
provide free health insur-
ance counseling to explain
how the Medicare program
works.
Medicare is health insur-
ance for people 65 years
or older, or those who are
younger than 65 that receive
Social Security Disabil-
ity Income. Medicare cov-
ers many medical costs,
including doctor visits, pre-
scription medications and
preventive care, such as
mammograms, colonosco-
pies, diabetes treatment, and
blood pressure screenings.
People can enroll in a
Medicare Advantage (MA)
or prescription drug plan
(Part D) for the fi rst time or
make changes between the
enrollment dates so cover-
age begins without interrup-
tion on Jan. 1, 2020. There
is also an extended MA open
enrollment period from Jan.
1, 2020, to March 31, 2020.
People must be enrolled
in an MA plan to use the
extended open enrollment
period to make any changes.
For
more
informa-
tion, call 1-800-722-4134
or visit shiba.oregon.gov.
Also, a new Medicare plan
fi nder tool is available
via
www.medicare.gov/
plan-compare/#.
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
The Full Gospel
Home 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
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
LANDMARK BAPTIST
CHURCH
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
Pastor David Dever
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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pany, Veg Out, Yo Coun-
try Frozen Yogurt and the
Donut Spot and possibly
taco trucks. The food truck
fare will be sold separately
and is not included in the
admission fee. The enter-
tainment will include the
Dance Unlimited Danc-
ers, Naomi Almaguer, “The
Singing Cowboy,” Cory
Cooley and Joe Lindsay.
The live auction begins
at 7 p.m. Items include a
two-night stay at the Round
Rock House at Yachats, a
Washington State Univer-
sity package that includes
two tickets to the WSU/
OSU game on Nov. 23,
a 32-inch TV, a getaway
to Palm Springs for fi ve
nights at the Oasis Resort,
Pro Rodeo tickets, and a
6-7 point mounted Roos-
evelt elk valued at $2,000.
Tickets can be pur-
chased from any member
of Hermiston Altrusa or
the Hermiston Chamber of
Commerce, 1055 S. High-
way 395. For more infor-
mation, contact hermiston-
altrusa@gmail.com.
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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
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
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
Office..............................567-5812
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 Christian Church
“Proclaiming the Message of
Hope, Living the Gospel of Love”
Sunday School...9:15 am
Worship Service...10:30 am
Children’s Church 10:45 am
567-3013
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
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