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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Veterans’ event shares the love
Hearts for Veterans
included quilt
presentation
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
Dozens of area veterans,
their spouses and friends
attended the inaugural
Hearts for Veterans.
Held Feb. 15 at VFW
Desert Post #4750 in Herm-
iston, the event also featured
a Quilts of Valor presen-
tation to Daniel V. Lopez,
a U.S. Army veteran. The
92-year-old Hermiston man
served as a postal clerk with
the 7th Base Post Offi ce in
Tokyo as World War II was
ending. He then joined the
National Guard, serving
from 1946 to 1950. During
the presentation, American
Legion chaplain Aaron Wet-
terling shared that Lopez
earned three special medals
during his military service,
including the Asiatic Pacifi c
Campaign Medal, the WWII
Victory Medal and the Army
of Occupation Medal.
The special quilt was
crafted by Lorraine New-
man and the Stanfi eld Com-
munity Quilters. The group
carefully created the Quilt
of Valor with “love, prayers
and healing thoughts,”
read a statement from the
presentation.
In his thank you speech,
Lopez said that the real
heroes of war are interned
in cemeteries around the
world, said Cathy Stolz,
president of the American
Legion Auxiliary #37. He
shared that three years ago,
he and his daughter vis-
ited the military cemetery in
France, where his brother is
interned along with 10,484
other members of our armed
forces.
“The emotion in his voice
clearly demonstrated how
tender the loss of his brother
remains in his life,” Stolz
said.
Lopez was touched by
the beautiful, handmade
Quilt of Valor. He said it will
remain near his easy chair to
be called into service when
he needs a cover, Stolz said.
Jodi Hinsley, former pres-
ident of the VFW auxiliary,
Photo contributed by Cathy Stolz
Tim Merritt of the Oregon National Guard and his wife,
Pamela, foreground, and Doug and Suzy McMasters take to
the dance fl oor during Hearts for Veterans, held Feb. 15 at the
VFW Hall in Hermiston.
and Stolz rallied members
to help coordinate the event
as a way to express appreci-
ation and to honor area vet-
erans. Finger foods were
plentiful, including hero
sandwiches — a necessary
item Stolz said, “because
all veterans are our heroes.”
A portable dance fl oor was
brought in as Wires & Wood
and Angie Kile provided
entertainment.
Also, many in attendance
walked away with prizes.
The donations, Stolz said,
were the result of generous
business owners who gave
freely to support the vet-
eran-centered event. And
while the event was held
near Valentine’s Day, Stolz
said its purpose wasn’t to
highlight romantic love.
“It was a bringing
together of veterans and
BRIEFS
Deadline looms for youth poster contest
Items up for grabs during the annual Desert View Parent
Club Auction & Raffl e include a Nintendo Switch, an Insta-
Camera with accessories, an old-fashioned gumball machine
and a Majik 5-in-1 electronic arcade sports game center, fea-
turing basketball, football, baseball, soccer and hockey.
In its 12th year, the event is Thursday, Feb. 27 from
5-7 p.m. at Desert View Elementary School, 1225 S.W.
Ninth St., Hermiston. A chili dog dinner will be available for
purchase. Also, people can play a variety of carnival games.
Money raised from the event will go toward fi eld trips,
library books, classroom supplies and other things to
enhance the school to benefi t students. People can donate
raffl e or auction items, or volunteer to help with the event.
Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, call the
school at 541-667-6900 or email the parent club at dvparent-
club@gmail.com.
The Fair Housing Council of Oregon is seeking entries
for its 22nd annual Fair Housing Poster Contest.
Open to students in fi rst through eighth grades, the theme
is “Together We Make a Neighborhood.” Cash awards will
be presented to 10 contest winners and the grand prize art-
work will be printed on thousands of posters and distrib-
uted throughout Oregon. The submission deadline is Friday,
March 13.
Young artists are encouraged to design and submit a
poster that exhibits the importance of acceptance and diver-
sity in our neighborhoods. It provides an opportunity to
engage young members of the community in an open dis-
cussion about civil rights in housing.
Participation in this year’s poster contest educates youths
on how fair housing laws protect all Oregonians against ille-
gal housing discrimination by promoting equitable access
to housing and economic choices. For full contest rules and
information, visit www.fhco.org. For questions, email Sam
Goldberg at sgoldberg@fhco.org.
An industry-led collaboration of area businesses invites
people to join them for an Eastern Oregon Sector Partner-
ship Luncheon.
The event is Thursday, Feb. 27 at noon at the Port of Mor-
row, 2 marine Drive, Boardman. Lunch will be provided.
Those who attend can learn how the Eastern Oregon
Workforce Board can provide business and industry with
customized workforce solutions to prepare and deliver qual-
ifi ed candidates and to advance current employees. Also,
fi nd out how to become a part of current and future sector
partnerships — including in manufacturing, health care,
transportation, construction, natural resources, and leisure
and hospitality.
For more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, con-
tact 541-963-3693 or info@eowb.org.
Hermiston foundation seeks grant applicants
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation is accept-
ing 2020 grant applications.
For the 2020 competitive grants process, applicants
must demonstrate a quality program or project that has the
potential to make a difference, reaches a suffi cient number
of people while providing a level of benefi t to the greater
Hermiston community. Approximately $10,000 is available
to support 2020 competitive grants. Applications are due
March 13 by 5 p.m.
“GHCF is looking to support initiatives and programs
that can show a maximum positive impact on the greater
Hermiston area,” said Greg Harris, GHCF board president.
The foundation is a tax-exempt 501c(3) public char-
ity that enables people to make donations for community
enhancement. The Greater Hermiston Community Founda-
tion increases exposure and opportunities for philanthropy
throughout the greater Hermiston geographical region.
For more information or a grant application, visit www.
greaterhermiston.com. For questions, contact Nate Rivera at
541-314-1374 or naterivera@me.com.
Campus Life gathers for evening of fun
An evening featuring live music, dinner, and live and
silent auctions will serve as a fundraiser for Hermiston Cam-
pus Life.
The Gathering is Saturday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Herm-
iston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tickets are
$25 each or a table of eight is $175.
Ashley Umbarger, executive director, said last year’s
inaugural event was extremely successful due to support
from local businesses and the community. Money raised
from The Gathering helps in providing support for the faith-
based organization.
Items on the auction block include an elk hunt, a fall bear
hunt, a whitewater rafting trip, Disneyland tickets, weekend
accommodations in a condo at Anderson Island in the Puget
Sound and more. Also, the silent auction offers a variety of
items, including themed gift baskets.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://
campuslife.regfox.com/thegathering. For questions, contact
Umbarger at 541-969-1017 or umbarger4cl@gmail.com.
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For more information
about the two veteran orga-
nizations, search Facebook
for American Legion Post
37 or VFW Desert Post
4750. For questions about
other upcoming events, con-
tact Stolz at 541-571-5816
or cathystolz@gmail.com.
WORSHIP
Desert View parent club hosts auction, raffl e
Workforce board hosts partnership luncheon
Photo contributed by Cathy Stolz
Daniel V. Lopez, a U.S. Army veteran, received a Quilt of
Valor during Hearts for Veterans, a Feb. 15 event held at the
VFW Hall in Hermiston. He is pictured with Robert Davis, an
American Legion and VFW member, and VFW Post #4750
Commander Ron Jardine.
Group looks to bring Palau Festival to Hermiston
A group of churches and local faith leaders are exploring
the possibility of bringing a Palau Festival outreach effort to
the greater Hermiston area in 2021.
Luis and Andrew Palau aim to partner with people to
continue to spread the word of Christ and promote evange-
lism training. The idea is to unite believers of all faiths and
impact cities across the globe.
“I am so excited about this opportunity and look forward
to connecting up with others, churches and individuals, who
might want to join in,” said Mary Corp, committee co-chair.
The group, Corp said, sees the effort as a way for churches
to reach out and encourage local community members by
sharing the good news of Jesus in a positive way. For more
information, contact Corp at 541-720-3859 or visit www.
palaufestivals.org/hermiston.
Scholarships available for music students
High school seniors in Oregon who plan to major or
minor in music are invited to apply for an Oregon Music
Hall of Fame scholarship.
Most recently, the organization awarded four $2,500
scholarships. Recipients are publicly recognized at an award
presentation that includes performances by the winners.
The deadline to apply is Monday, March 23. For more
information or to download an application, visit www.
omhof.org. For questions, email Janeen Rundle, director of
music education programs, at janeen@omhof.org.
Education foundation seeks scholarship
applicants
COMMUNITY
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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
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Family service 9am Sunday
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CHURCH
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
Pastor David Dever
1520 W ORCHARD AVE
Sunday Worship Service
10:30 am Classes for Kids @ 9:15 am
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First Christian Church
The Hermiston Education Foundation will award eight
scholarships of $2,500 each to 2020 Hermiston High School
seniors.
Important factors in the evaluation of applicants include
academic scholarship, extra-curricular activities, commu-
nity service, leadership and fi nancial need.
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 3. Applications are
available at the high school counseling offi ce. For questions,
write HEF, P.O. Box 1096, Hermiston, OR 97838. For more
about the education foundation, visit www.hermistoneduca-
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St. Johns
Episcopal 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
Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am
Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am
Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm
www.hermistonlmbc.com
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
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Saturdays
Sabbath School........9:30 a.m.
Worship Service......11:00 a.m.
English & Spanish Services
567-8241
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