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COMMUNITY A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 Online auction to benefi t Justin Simmons By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR Photo contributed by Alicia Gregerson Participants in the Freedom for the Children March through Hermiston on Aug. 22, 2020, pose for a photo at McKenzie Park. Hermiston residents march for children By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR Hermiston residents marched through town on Saturday, Aug. 22, to raise awareness of human traffi cking and child exploitation. The march started at 10 a.m. at the corner of Highway 395 and Elm Avenue, and ended in McKenzie Park as march- ers carried signs with mes- sages, such as “God’s chil- dren are not for sale.” Organizer Alicia Gre- gerson said in an email that as a mother, the idea of children being traf- fi cked hit close to home and she wanted to get involved with prevention efforts. Gregerson said she was happy with how the event turned out. “Saturday went incred- ibly well,” she said. “I appreciate everyone who showed up. I was proud of my community and blessed to walk beside each person there.” Gregerson organized the march as part of a larger grassroots effort around the United States called Freedom for the Children. According to the orga- nization’s website, they are “focused on increas- ing awareness in the gen- eral population awak- ening to the magnitude of this matter and how to become an agent for change that creates safer communities and neighborhoods.” Assistance grants available for nonprofi ts, sight and hearing testing HERMISTON HERALD Given that the coro- navirus is still impact- ing the county and region, the Hermiston Lions Club reminds area residents that assistance is available in the form of assistance grants for some of its pop- ular programs. The Hermiston Lions Club still welcomes requests for assistance, ranging from $500 to $2,000, to support local charities in the com- munities of Echo. Stan- fi eld, Hermiston, Uma- tilla, Irrigon and Boardman with their extraordinary needs related to COVID-19. Applications should be sent to Bill Kuhn, club president, at wjk.kuhnlawoffi ces.com. In that email should be a description of the need, how much is needed and contact information. And because its annual sight and hearing testing for students will not be pos- sible this fall, the Hermis- ton Lions Club also is pro- viding income-based $150 grants to assist with sight and hearing needs in the Greater Hermiston area, which includes Hermis- ton, Stanfi eld, Echo, Uma- tilla and Irrigon. All Herm- iston-area sight and hearing service providers accept the grants as a voucher to be applied toward costs incurred for sight and hear- ing needs. These service providers include Sound Advantage Hermiston Hearing Center, Lifetime Vision Source, Afford- able Family Eyewear, and Walmart Vision. Any appli- cant who asks will be pro- vided with a confi dential application to determine eligibility. For more information, or an application, write the Hermiston Lions at P.O. Box 1690, Hermiston, OR 97838, call Bill Kuhn at 541-676-9141, or email klo@kuhnlawoffi ces.com. The Hermiston Lions Club serves the greater Hermiston Community. New members are always welcome. UMATILLA COUNTY — Domestic Violence Ser- vices is an essential ser- vice that provides services in Umatilla and Morrow counties to assist survi- vors of domestic and sex- ual violence and stalking 24 hours a day while fol- lowing guidelines regard- ing COVID-19. In order to support DVS activi- ties and services, the non- profi t is announcing its fi rst ever Virtual Silent Auction. The auction will go live on Oct. 28 and end on Nov. 4. To make the auction a suc- cess, donations of baskets are being solicited from businesses and individuals throughout the DVS ser- vice area. Services in both Pend- leton and Hermiston have been updated to help main- tain recommend social dis- tancing, including the Turn- ing Point Support Group for survivors of domestic violence, a virtual meet- ing that convenes Thurs- days at 6 p.m. People who are interested in attending should contact education@ dvs-or.org or call 541- 276-3322. Silence Break- ers, a group for survivors of sexual assault, is also available. Due to the need to limit in-offi ce services, DVS advocates are using an WORSHIP COMMUNITY First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” BRIEFS DVS seeking donations for virtual silent auction Friends of Justin Sim- mons, a partner at Sim- mons Insurance Group and longtime Hermiston resident, have organized a benefi t auction to help cover his medical bills and other expenses while he battles cancer. Bennett Christianson, who sits on the commit- tee organizing the auc- tion, said the auction was originally supposed to be an in-person event, but due to COVID-19 concerns it has been moved online. Items up for auc- tion, which range from a guided elk hunt to a hand- made string art of Cap- tain America’s shield, are posted on the “Justin & Alissa Simmons Ben- efi t Online Auction!” Facebook page. Bidding opens at 9 a.m. on Satur- day, Aug. 29. People can place bids by comment- ing under the photo of an item until bidding closes again at 6 p.m. on Sun- day, Aug. 30. Organizers will then reach out to the high bid- ders to arrange payment and delivery of the item. There is also a Jus- tin and Alissa Sim- mons account set up for donations at Banner Bank and on the website GoFundMe for people who just want to donate without participating in the auction. Organizers are still taking donated items for the auction, as well. “All this will go directly to the family, to help with his treat- ment costs,” Christian- son said. online platform for meet- ings. If a face-to-face appointment with an advo- cate is needed, email advo- cate@dvs-or.org or call 541-276-3322. Volunteers are also needed. Online training is avail- able for teaching a Life Skills class, and volun- teers are always welcome to assist with clerical tasks, events, or fundraisers. Con- tact the volunteer adminis- trator at 541-276-3322 or volunteer@dvs-or.org. For more information, or to donate to the virtual auction, contact DVS at administrator@dvs-or.org, call 541-276-3322, visit the DVS Facebook page, or go to the DVS website at https://sites.google.com/a/ domesticviolenceser- vices-or.org/domestic-vio- lence-services-inc/. in to the virtual workshop, and an eager attitude to learn. A device that allows the attendee to create doc- uments is helpful, but not required. For more information, or to attend the workshop, call KaeLyn Lindsay at 541-571-7771. Deadline is Aug. 26 for small business grants Wednesday, Aug. 26, is the last day for small busi- nesses to apply for Uma- tilla County’s COVID-19 relief grants. The $5,000 grants are available to businesses, including sole propri- etors, that have been directly affected by the state’s COVID-19 orders, through a closure or other mandated changes to the business. Business must also be headquartered and operating in the county and employ 50 people or fewer. A business can only submit one application and nonprofi ts are not eligible. The money comes from COVID-19 funding dis- tributed to states through the CARES Act. Business owners can apply for the grants at www.umatillacounty.net/ grants. Paper applications are available at local city halls, where they can also be submitted. Sunday School 9:15am Worship Service 10:30am 567-3013 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston 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 www.hermistonlmbc.com St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us Us Join On Our Journey With Jesus. Join us on ZOOM 9:00 AM Sunday Email: chuckb@eotnet.net for link N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Online resume building workshop off ered 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 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 541-289-4774 Seventh-day Adventist Church HERMISTON — Com- munity Counseling Solu- tions is offering a free online resume workshop for those wanting to create a professional resume. The virtual workshop will be offered Thursday, Aug. 27. The workshop is open to anyone wanting the skills to build a resume that will catch the attention of pro- spective employers. Those attending need a device that will allow them to call 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 Get answers from a trusted local resource! • Burgers • Salads • Sandwiches • Smoked BBQ Ribs Hours: • Prime Rib Tuesday-Saturday and More! 11am-10pm Sunday 11am-9pm Closed Monday 100 W. Hwy 730, Irrigon 541-922-4374 Call me for a complimentary PERSONAL CONSULTATION today! JOSH GOLLER 125 SE 7th St., Hermiston 541-289-7261 www.simmonshealthinsurance.partners To share your worship times call 541-278-2678
