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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Workshop highlights
succession planning
for farm owners
Made to Thrive cashes in big
HERMISTON HERALD
A recent Hermiston Chamber of Commerce
business luncheon was capped off with a presen-
tation to Made to Thrive.
The Hermiston-based nonprofi t organization
received a $20,000 grant on behalf of the Ward
Family Fund through the Oregon Community
Foundation. Kriss Dammeyer, founder and exec-
utive director of Made to Thrive, received notifi -
cation of the award in November. However, she
had to keep a lid on her excitement until the offi -
cial check presentation.
“This grant is a huge boost to move our mis-
sion forward and expand in the necessary ways
to keep up with the demand and referrals we
receive,” Dammeyer said about receiving the
grant. “We needed this. Our children needed
this!”
Founded in 2014, Made to Thrive provides
support to help vulnerable youths, including
those at risk of academic failure, expulsion, crim-
inal justice system involvement, and/or abuse or
neglect. The organization facilitates opportuni-
ties for targeted youths to engage in sports, music
programs, art classes, dance and theater groups,
as well as adventure activities and outings. Also,
as needed, youths are paired with tutors or trained
mentors to provide additional support.
For more information about Made to Thrive,
contact Dammeyer at 541-571-6169, kriss@
madetothrive.org or visit www.madetothrive.org.
Contributed photo
Kriss Dammeyer, Made to Thrive executive director, receives a $20,000 grant from the
Oregon Community Foundation. It was presented Jan. 28 at the Hermiston Chamber of
Commerce luncheon by Tim Mabry, Eastern Oregon Leadership Council member and
former OCF board chairman.
BRIEFS
WORSHIP
Chamber celebrates new Hermiston businesses
COMMUNITY
Open houses on Thursday will introduce the public to a
pair of new Hermiston businesses. Both events include rib-
bon cutting ceremonies hosted by the Hermiston Chamber
of Commerce.
With a desire to make a difference in the community, sis-
ters Jolene Pooley and Shalena Myers established Voice of
Reason. They are devoted to providing employment skills
and community living supports for individuals with intellec-
tual and developmental disabilities. Meet the staff, ask ques-
tions and tour the facility from 3-6 p.m., with the ribbon cut-
ting at 3:30 p.m., at 308 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Light
snacks and beverages will be served.
For additional information, contact Pooley at 541-571-
8558, voice.of.reason.llc19@gmail.com or search Facebook.
Open for a year, Amanda Cooney and a team of esthe-
ticians are excited to further introduce Ivy Med Spa to the
community. Learn about LED therapy, permanent hair
removal, exfoliation, acne treatment, skin rejuvenation,
body contouring and more.
Fun and games, door prizes, a raffl e and free gifts with
purchases runs from 4:30-6 p.m. at 245 E. Main St., Suite D,
Hermiston. The ribbon cutting is at 5 p.m. For questions, call
541-561-0703 or visit www.ivymedspa.skincaretherapy.net.
The Hermiston chamber can be reached at 541-567-6151,
info@hermistonchamber.com or via www.hermistoncham-
ber.com.
Service focuses on singing of hymns
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Photo contributed by Shaun Stevenett
An evening of fellowship and fun includes the singing of
old hymns.
The old-fashioned Hymn Sing offers a delightful time
with new and old friends. The informal service is Sunday
from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Stanfi eld Baptist Church, 310 E.
Wheeler Ave. There is no admission charge. A time of fel-
lowship will follow the singing service.
For more information, contact Chris Finley at
johnchris_1@msn.com or 541-571-2516.
Bookminders to discuss novel about friendship
A New York Times bestseller described as “beautifully
written and incredibly funny” is the topic of the upcoming
Bookminders, the Hermiston Public Library book club.
The group will discuss “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely
Fine” by Maria Semple. The gathering is Tuesday, Feb. 11,
at 1:30 p.m. at The Pheasant Bar & Grill, 149 E. Main St.,
Hermiston. Anyone that’s interested is invited to attend. Par-
ticipants may arrive early for a no-host lunch.
A novel, the book highlights the importance of friendship
and human connection. An awkward social misfi t, Eleanor
meets Raymond, an unhygienic IT guy — and together, they
save an elderly man’s life after a fall on the sidewalk. The
unlikely trio rescue each other from the isolating lives they
have been living.
The book club, which is free and open to everyone, meets
the second Tuesday of each month. A limited number of cop-
ies of “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” are available at
the library. For more information, call 541-567-2882 or stop
by the library at 235 E. Gladys Ave.
Pop-up market features valentine’s shopping
The Union Club is hosting a special market to provide
Valentine’s Day shopping opportunities.
The Valentine’s Pop-Up Market is Saturday, Feb. 8 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 201 E. Main St., Hermiston. The public
will have an opportunity to fi nd gift ideas for loved ones all
in one place. People will have a chance to buy wine, jewelry
and more, as well as pre-order fl owers or chocolate covered
strawberries.
For more information, including vendors that will be on
hand, search the Union Club on Facebook or Instagram. For
questions, call 541-289-8299.
Hermiston awards banquet seeks table sponsors
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Collin Raye, an award-winning country musician, will perform
a special Valentine’s Day show. The event is Friday, Feb. 14 at
8 p.m. in the Rivers Event Center at Wildhorse Resort & Casino,
Mission.
Awards Banquet in Hermiston.
Table sponsorships are available for $100. The cham-
ber will provide the fl oral centerpiece and recognition of
your sponsorship at the table, as well as listing it in the
program.
The event is Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hermis-
ton Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Dinner will be
served at 6:30 p.m. with the awards presentations following
at 7 p.m. Banquet tickets are $40 each.
For more information, to sponsor a table or event tick-
ets, contact 541-567-6151, kelly@hermistonchamber.com
or visit www.hermistonchamber.com.
Collin Raye off ers sweet show at Wildhorse
A 10-time male vocalist of the year, Collin Raye offers
the perfect date night for Valentine’s Day at Wildhorse
Resort & Casino.
The performance is Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. in the Riv-
ers Event Center. It’s located off Interstate 84 at Exit 216,
Mission.
An energizing showman, Raye is known for his passion-
ate and soulful delivery of searing country ballads. Come
prepared to hear such hits as “Love, Me,” “In This Life,”
“Not That Different” and “If I Were You.”
Recognized by both the Country Music Association and
the Academy of Country Music, Raye also has 24 Top Ten
records and 16 No. 1 hits.
Tickets, which range from $39 to $49, are still avail-
able for the show. For more information or to purchase tick-
ets, visit www.wildhorseresort.com . For questions, call
800-654-9453.
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Critical tools and resources that farm-
ers, ranchers, foresters and family mem-
bers need to ensure Oregon’s working
lands continue will be discussed in an
upcoming workshop.
Sessions will be available for new
and beginning farmers and ranchers and
those looking to expand. Participants will
learn about business planning, access-
ing fi nancing and land, leasing and agri-
cultural real estate. “Changing Hands:
A Workshop on Farm Succession Plan-
ning and Access to Land” aims to help
introduce beginning and retiring farm-
ers/ranchers to each other.
The workshop is Thursday, Feb. 13
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blue Mountain
Community College, 2411 N.W. Carden
Ave., Pendleton. The cost is $20 or $10
for current agriculture students. The fee
includes lunch.
The event is co-sponsored by the
BMCC Small Business Development
Center and Rogue Farm Corps. The non-
profi t organization exists to train the next
generation of farmers/ranchers.
For more information or to register,
visit at www.roguefarmcorps.org/plan-
ning. For questions, contact Nella Mae
Parks at nellamae@roguefarmcorps.org
or 541-910-4098.
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