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NEWS A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2020 Agape House food programs receive donation for COVID-19 relief HERMISTON HERALD Eastern Oregon Mission recently received a gener- ous donation for COVID- 19 relief from Huawei Tech- nologies USA. The donation will be used to help increase food distribution through the Agape House family food box and school backpack programs. Even in the world’s great- est food-producing nation, children and adults face poverty and hunger in every county across America, especially during times of a global pandemic. Eastern Oregon Mission reaches the elderly, children, the work- ing poor, single-parent fam- ilies, the homeless, and the newly unemployed. “These are unprece- dented times, and our volun- teers and community part- ners are stepping up to make sure every person and fam- ily has food on the table,” said Cathy Putnam, interim executive director of East- ern Oregon Mission. “This donation from Huawei Tech- nologies USA will help us increase our ability to pro- vide food for anyone who asks as the need grows.” Huawei Technologies USA learned about East- ern Oregon Mission through the connection of Joseph Franell, the president of Eastern Oregon Telecom. Support from community leaders and businesses will ensure that Eastern Ore- gon Mission can continue to HHS senior named Ore- gon FFA vice president serve the needs of families during this global pandemic. Agape House and Mar- tha’s House are ministries of Eastern Oregon Mission, a nonprofi t opened in 1986 to provide for the needs of the greater Hermiston com- munity. A volunteer-driven organization, and through partnerships with local busi- nesses, churches, and indi- viduals, the mission pro- vides food, housing, life skills, and other necessities for those in need. Hermiston High marching band could play in national 4th of July parade in 2021 HERMISTON HERALD Hermiston High School Marching Band Director Sean McClanahan received notifi cation last week that the HHS Band was nomi- nated by Gov. Kate Brown to march as a representa- tive of Oregon in the 2021 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2021. The governor’s recom- mendation was directed to Rep. Greg Walden, and the band will fi nd out at a later date whether they were selected from the pool of nominees. Marching bands are selected based on overall quality and geographical, ethnic, and stylistic diver- sity, according to a news release from the district. The nomination process assists to ensure represen- tation from all parts of the United States. The national selection committee strives to have at least one band or unit represent each of the 50 states. “What a unique oppor- tunity and terrifi c distinc- tion for Hermiston High School’s marching band,” HHS Principal Tom Spoo said in a statement. “... We Photo contributed by Hermiston School District Jenna Wallace, a senior at Hermiston High School, was recently selected to serve as vice president on the 2020- 21 FFA state board. She joins president Grace Adams of Dayton, Washington; secretary Raimey Brown of Baker City; treasurer Cinch Anderson of Grant Union; reporter Alivia Robbins of Burns; and sentinel Colby Fairbairn of Roseburg. Mosquito control district to begin spray operations HERMISTON HERALD Photo contributed by Hermiston School District The Hermiston High School marching band has been nominated to perform in the national 4th of July parade in Washington, D.C., in 2021. have outstanding marching band students and a phe- nomenal band director; I am glad that their work has been recognized.” The National Park Ser- vice hosts the parade and contracts with Music Cel- ebrations International to produce the event. MCI is responsible for select- ing and providing arrange- ments for the bands march- ing in the parade. Kick-off starts at 8:45 a.m. PST and proceeds on Constitution Avenue between Seventh and 17th streets. Aside from marching bands, the parade includes fi fe and drum corps, fl oats, military, and spe- cialty units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams, VIPs, national dignitaries, and celebrity participants. Following the parade, participants join the audi- ence of the PBS Concert at the Capitol Building, which features the National Symphony Orchestra and one of the nation’s largest fi reworks displays. The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will soon begin spraying for mosquitoes throughout western Umatilla County, the district announced in a press release on Tuesday. The district, which cov- ers a 525-square-mile area that includes Hermiston, Umatilla, Stanfi eld and Echo, reports that large bodies of water will be sprayed using a helicopter while smaller areas will be treated by hand. The dis- trict will also use “truck mounted ultra low volume sprayers” to control adult mosquitoes. Aerial and truck mounted spraying will be done in the early evening just after sunset. Of the 45 species of mosquitoes found in Ore- gon, the district commonly sees 12 species of mosqui- toes including two that are possible carriers of West Nile virus. As a result of COVID- 19, the district offi ces will be closed to the public, all communication with the public will be done via phone. If residents do not wish to have their property sprayed, call the district at 541-567-5201 and ask to be placed on the no-spray list. PET OF THE W EEK Little Meno is approx 1 1/2 years old, he is blind and weighs only 4.8 pounds. He needs a home with little to no stairs, and no small children due to his size. He does love to have a small dog companion to play with. He enjoys cuddling and being carried around. He needs someone who is experienced with blind dogs. We’re here for you. MEET MENO Mark Sargent, DVM • Brent Barton, DVM Eugenio Mannucci, DVM, cVMA • Jana von Borstel, DVM, cVMA Small and Large Animal Care Mon: 8-6 Tue - Fri: 8-5 Sat: 8-12 Emergency Service 541.567.1138 80489 Hwy 395 N Hermiston www.oregontrailvet.com Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelters need our help more than ever. 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