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COMMUNITY A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 CAPECO in need of storage space Heidi Sipe appointed to handle excess food donations to national council By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR The Community Action Program of East Central Oregon needs more storage space to hold an increase in food donations. The Pendleton-based regional food bank is pre- paring for an increase in food donations from fed- eral, state and local sources, but they need to borrow some storage capacity from somewhere in the commu- nity in order to accept those donations. “It’s one of those prob- lems that is good to have,” said Tori Colvard, food and nutrition program manager. Colvard said CAPECO has the ability to pay a rental fee for the space, but they need dry storage, cooler storage and freezer space beyond what they already have at their warehouse near the Pendleton airport. CAPECO CEO Paula Hall said layoffs spurred by COVID-19 have created signifi cant fi nancial need in Eastern Oregon. Oregon’s congressional delegation has risen to the occasion by helping get more food from the United States Depart- ment of Agriculture directed to area food banks; the state of Oregon has directed mil- lions of additional dollars to the Oregon Food Bank and local organizations, such as Farmers Ending Hunger, have pledged to increase Staff photo by Ben Lonergan CAPECO’s Pendleton food warehouse sits well stocked on May 1. The food bank is looking for additional storage space, specifi cally refrigerated space, for storing donated food. their donations. “As we’re seeing an uptick of need, we’re also seeing an uptick of folks responding to that need,” she said. That response is expected to increase in the com- ing weeks, and the current infl ux is already straining CAPECO’s storage capac- ity. So the organization is asking for leads on “food- safe” spaces that can handle shipments beyond what the Pendleton warehouse has room to accommodate. “We just want to have that system in place so that we’re not in a position of having to say no to a dona- tion for the community,” Hall said. Freezer storage is the top priority, followed by dry storage and refrigerated storage. The space must be able to hold at least 10 pal- lets (about half a semitruck load) of food. It needs to be a safe place to store food, although CAPECO can help with some measures, such as pest control. Since CAPECO’s ware- house is in Pendleton, a Pendleton location would be ideal, but Hall said they could also make something in the greater Hermiston area work. As CAPECO also receives monetary dona- tions to purchase food on their own, Hall said they will prioritize spending that money locally, such as buy- ing produce from area farms and orchards. If anyone has a space they believe will work, they can call Colvard at 541-278- 5693 or email tcolvard@ capeco-works.org. Umatilla School Dis- trict Superintendent Heidi Sipe has been appointed to a national task force to assist school districts through COVID-19 closures. S i p e is one of 27 school superinten- dents from across Sipe the coun- try to be selected for the COVID-19 advisory panel put together by The School Superintendents Associa- tion, also known as ASAA. The panel’s fi rst (virtual) meeting will address online learning and how schools can reopen safely once their state allows them to do so. “Forty-one states are rec- ommending that schools remain closed for the bal- ance of the academic year, including Georgia, Texas and Florida,” said ASAA Executive Director Daniel Domenech. “Some of these states are taking the lead to reopen for business. We know, however, that schools will have to reopen eventu- ally and when they do, it will be in an environment where the virus will be present.” The association has also been hosting webinars and created an online resource platform for school dis- tricts to “share communi- cations strategies, resources and ideas, engage with col- leagues across the nation and grow professional learn- ing communities.” Sipe is one of two Ore- gon superintendents on the task force, along with Gus- tavo Balderas, superinten- dent of the Eugene School District 4J and the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year. She said one positive that has come out of the pan- demic is the way people have worked together to fi nd creative solutions, and she left the panel’s fi rst meeting on May 4 feeling uplifted. “I’ve already learned much from my colleagues across the nation, and I’m excited to continue working with them,” she said. WORSHIP COMMUNITY Governor’s Arts Awards seeking nominations HERMISTON HERALD In celebration of the uplifting power of art and its value to Oregonians’ quality of life, Gov. Kate Brown announced a call for nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards. Established in 1977, the awards are held periodi- cally as funding allows. A call for 2020 nominations is now posted on the Arts Commission website. A partnership between the Offi ce of the Governor and the Arts Commission, the Governor’s Arts Awards recognize and honor indi- viduals and organizations that have made signifi - cant contributions to the arts in Oregon. Awardees will be honored during an evening Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony on Sat- urday, Sept. 12, at the Che- halem Cultural Center in Newberg. The 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards are funded in part by The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation with event sup- port from the Chehalem Cultural Center. “Art is a fundamen- tal ingredient of any thriv- ing and vibrant commu- nity,” Brown said. “Art sparks connections between 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 Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. EO fi le photo Nixyaawii freshman Tyanna Broncheau rolls out ink onto a roller in preparation to make a print in May 2017 at the Crow Shadow Institute for the Arts outside of Mission. Crow’s Shadow received the Governor’s Arts Award in Portland in 2017, capping a year where the art studio also celebrated its 25th anniversary. people, movements, and new ideas. To put it sim- ply, art makes life better. I am thrilled to celebrate Oregon’s best artists and art supporters through the Governor’s Arts Awards.” The Governor’s Arts Awards are open to any individual, organization or community that currently resides in or has a signifi - cant presence in Oregon and has made outstanding con- tributions to the arts in the state. The 148 past recipi- ents of a Governor’s Arts Award are not eligible; past recipients can be viewed at https://www.oregonarts- commission.org/programs/ governors-arts-awards. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Tues- day, May 26. Recipients will be notifi ed by July 13 and must be available to participate in the Sept. 12 award ceremony (in person or virtually). 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 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 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. 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 BRIEFS www.hermistonlmbc.com OSEA scholarship deadline extended HERMISTON — Ore- gon School Employees Association Chapter 10 is extending the applica- tion deadline for its college scholarship for high school seniors to May 22, 2020. The $500 award that is being offered is to be used at an accredited college or university. It is open to a graduating senior at any high school who has a fam- ily member or guardian, who is an active member in good standing with OSEA Chapter 10. OSEA Chap- ter 10 membership consists of classifi ed employees of the Hermiston School Dis- trict, including — but not limited to — instructional assistants, offi ce staff and custodians. For more information about this scholarship, or a copy of the applica- tion form, contact Michelle Kane at michelle.kane@ hermistonsd.org or the stu- dent counseling offi ce at Hermiston High School. Applications must be sent to Kane at West Park Ele- mentary School, 555 S.W. Seventh St., Hermiston, OR 97838 by May 22. Spokane community colleges name winter honor rolls SPOKANE, Wash. — Community Colleges of Spokane recently listed stu- dents on its honor roll for winter quarter, which ended in March. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to be listed on the honor roll. Brianna Rice of Hermis- ton was among those named to the Spokane Falls Com- munity College honor roll. Laura Ponce of Boardman earned a place on the honor roll at Spokane Community College. SFCC serves about 7,600 students. It is renowned for its theater, music and fi ne arts as well as exceptional STEM programs. About 60 percent of its graduates transfer to four-year col- leges and universities. Other students pursue career or technical degrees or certif- icates. SFCC has campuses in west Spokane, Fairchild Air Force Base and Pullman. SCC is known for its pro- grams in career and techni- cal training as well as its apprenticeship programs, but it also offers associ- ates degrees that are trans- fer-ready for those going into universities. SCC serves about 22,000 stu- dents annually. Community Colleges of Spokane is a dynamic, 12,300-square-mile state community college district that includes Spokane Com- munity College, Spokane Falls Community College and six rural education sites, serving residents in Pend Oreille, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry and parts of Lincoln counties. 541-567-0272 2150 N. First St., Hermiston May 5th-10th Please wear a mask for your protection & ours or call ahead and use our Drive thru. 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 Purchase a face mask inside for $5-$7 20 % OFF • Flo-Chi CBD Drink Packets • Melissa & Doug Toys • Bulk Beans 50 % OFF Select Clearance Items (clothing, gifts, decor, children's items, etc... Sale prices are off of regular retail) $1.00 OFF Take & Bake Pizzas To share your worship times call 541-278-2678
