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Newspaper Page TextCOMMUNITY A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 Rotary continues mission locally, across the globe By TAMMY MALGESINI FOR THE HERMISTON HERALD Guidelines imposed because of COVID-19 have altered how people work, socialize and participate in recreational activities. Stay home orders, social distancing and restric- tions on group gatherings have also changed how people engage in service organizations and volun- teer activities. This series in the Hermiston Herald highlights how area ser- vice clubs and groups have responded to the pandemic. Despite a global pan- demic, the Hermiston Rotary Club is looking for- ward to continuing to serve in the local community and around the world. In response to COVID- 19, club president Jeremy Larson said the local group initially only met virtually. He called it “a new experi- ence” but said it was nice to Kimberly Rill/Contributed Photo Members of the Hermiston Rotary Club’s Satellite Club and Noon Club pose for a photo on July 28, 2020, after completing a service project. have some interactions with others during Gov. Kate Brown’s stay-home orders. The club, Larson said, added a virtual element to its regu- lar noon meeting on Thurs- days, which allows for addi- tional engagement during these challenging times. “Now that we can meet in person and provide a virtual component, we have seen better attendance and partic- ipation,” he said. “We are so grateful for the camaraderie that our club can provide.” Rotary International was started in 1905 to provide professionals with diverse backgrounds an avenue to exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friend- ships. Over time, its focus and vision extended to include humanitarian ser- vice. The Hermiston Rotary Club, Larson said, is made up of men and women of all ages and professional back- grounds who use their tal- ents, skills, and energy to improve the lives of people in local communities and across the globe. “We are so appreciative of the support of the Herm- iston community and all the amazing work that hap- pens every day by men and women of all walks of life,” Larson said. Direction from Rotary International during the pan- demic, Larson said, has been to follow local and state guidelines. That has resulted in some changes in regards BRIEFS Lecture discusses dinosaurs and the Bible Do fossilized dinosaur bones disprove the Bible’s account of a recent creation? If you knew that many dino- saur bones, upon being unearthed, exude a rotten odor, what might that tell you? Those questions and more will be explored on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Sev- enth-day Adventist Church, 855 W. Highland Ave. Kent Knight, who has degrees in behavioral sci- ence with an emphasis on anthropology, will lecture on “Dead But Dangerous Dino- saurs: Dinosaurs, Science and the Bible.” All are welcome to attend the free lecture. For more information, contact Knight at 541-701-0394. Local student initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Veronica Coria of Stan- ﬁ eld, a student at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, was recently initi- ated into The Honor Soci- ety of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. She is among approxi- mately 30,000 students, fac- ulty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invita- tion only and requires nom- ination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of can- didates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do fac- ulty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. DEA oﬀ ers Drug Take Back Day The DEA National Drug Take Back Day, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Hermiston Police Depart- ment, 330 S. First St., allows residents to turn in old pre- scription or over-the-counter medications at no charge, with no questions asked. to regular fundraisers, proj- ects and programs. The Arbor Day tree give- away, which was held in April, was altered to feature drive-thru service. And the annual rose sale was pushed back from April to October. The club’s annual Cowboy Breakfast, which is held in conjunction with the Uma- tilla County Fair, was can- celed. Larson said the club is now pondering moving its annual fall youth exchange golf tournament to the spring of 2021. Also, the pandemic forced the youth exchange program to be shortened from 10 months to about 6 months, he said. Hermiston Rotary will again be offering scholar- ships in the spring for high school seniors and college/ tech school students. The most recent scholarship cycle provided a total of $11,000, which was distrib- uted to 13 students. Anyone who is interested can make a donation for the scholarship program. “Promoting peace, ﬁ ght- ing disease, providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, saving mothers and children, supporting educa- tion, growing local econo- mies, supporting the envi- ronment are the areas of focus we will continue to strive to improve,” Larson said. The Hermiston Rotary Club is currently gearing up for World Polio Day, which is Saturday, Oct. 24. Larson invites people to join Rotari- ans for the event, which fea- tures global health experts and partners sharing prog- ress on the road to polio eradication. For more infor- mation, visit the Rotary International Facebook page to watch with other end polio supporters. For more information about Rotary, visit www. hermistonrotaryclub.com or www.rotary.org. Sale day in Hermiston The drop-off event is sched- uled to run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can drop off solid and liquid prescrip- tion and over-the-counter medications, and vape pens and e-cigarette products only if the batteries have been removed. Products not accepted include intrave- nous solutions, injectables, inhalers, syringes, chemo- therapy medications, vaping devices that have non-re- movable batteries, or medi- cal waste. To ﬁ nd a Take Back collection site near- est you if you live out- side the Hermiston area, visit https://apps2.deadiver- sion.usdoj.gov/NTBI/ntbi. do?_ﬂ owId=public-lite-ﬂ ow. Hermiston Altrusa will give books to youth Since 1992, the fourth Saturday of October has been designated as Make a Difference Day. Altrusa International of Hermis- ton will observe the day by distributing free books to children. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1-2 p.m. Gently used books will be available at three sites: Sunset Playground on Northeast Fourth Street, Belt Park on Southwest Seventh Street, and Green- wood Park at the corner of Northwest Spruce Street and West Beech Avenue. Books will be available for all age groups, from tod- dlers to young adults. Each child will also receive an ice cream sandwich, while supplies last, courtesy of Meadow Gold Dairy. All applicable safety practices will be observed. Children selecting a book will be asked to wear a mask, if appropriate. Altrusa maintains a Little Free Library at each of the parks. Community members are encouraged to use the libraries to share books with their neighborhood. For questions or more information, email hermis- tonaltrusa@gmail.com. Treats on Main moves to convention center Hermiston’s annual Treats on Main trick-or-treat- ing event has been altered in deference to COVID-19 reg- ulations on gatherings and social distancing. On Satur- day, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m., a drive-thru Treats on Main and Beyond will be held at the Hermiston Community Center parking lot, 415 S. Highway 395. No trick-or- treat activities are planned on Main Street for 2020. To participate in the trick- or-treating event, drive south on Third Street and enter the parking lot on the north side of the center. Follow the route through the parking lot and exit on the south onto Tamarack Street. No access will be allowed from High- way 395 or Second Street. All participants must wear a mask or face covering and observe social distancing by staying in their vehicles. Businesses and organi- zations will hand out candy from booths set up in the convention center park- ing lot. Anyone wanting a booth to hand out treats at the event can sign up at bit. ly/treatsonmain2020. Dona- tions of candy for busi- nesses to hand out can also be dropped off at ahead of time at the Hermiston Com- munity Center. The Hermiston Parks & Recreation Department also is hosting a pumpkin carv- ing contest for area resi- dents. Anyone wanting to enter a carved or painted pumpkin should drop their entry off at the community center on Thursday or Fri- day, Oct. 29-30. Pumpkins entered will be displayed during Treats on Main and Beyond event, but will not be returned to entrants. Treats on Main and Beyond is sponsored by Rogers Toyota, the city of Hermiston and local businesses. Republican women set Trump rally and parade The Umatilla County Republican Party is stag- ing a Trump Back the Blue rally and parade on Satur- day, Oct. 24, beginning in Milton-Freewater and pro- ceeding through Umatilla County, ending in Umatilla. Staging begins at 8:30 a.m. in Milton-Free- water at North Main Street and Northwest Eighth Ave- nue. Trump ﬂ ags, hats and signs will be available for purchase. The rally begins at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles and join the parade route, which will end at West Park in Umatilla. A picnic lunch also will be available for purchase, including chicken, a side, garlic toast and a cookie for $8.50. For more information, visit the Greater Hermis- ton Republican Women’s Facebook page or RSVP to ghrw2020@gmail.com. FALL APPRECIATION SALE Jade McDowell/Hermiston Herald Customers look through boxes of books at the Friends of the Hermiston Public Library sale on the festival street in Hermiston on Friday, Oct. 16. Behind them, the city of Hermiston’s surplus sale of unwanted tools, furniture and other items goes on at the same time. CHURCH DIRECTORY Community Worship Featured this Week: 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 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. Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. First Christian Church Seventh-day Adventist Church 541-567-0272 2150 N. First St., Hermiston October 20th-25th Call ahead and use our Drive thru. Purchase a face mask inside for $5-$7 1 Energizer Smoothie! $ .00 OFF FOSTERS NEEDED FOR SHORT AND LONG TERM AND FOR LARGE BREEDS. To apply go to fuzzballrescue.com, go to the forms tab and fill out the Foster Application. DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL $6.95 (New Menu Items Weekly) ONE DAY SALE October 23 rd 8 am - 6 pm 30% Off • Cape Craftsman Rugs - 72" x 51" • Fall Décor WEEK LONG SALE 20% Off 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. Please donate to your local shelter, or offer to foster an animal in need. • Tonic Ginger Beer • Herbal Healing Salve .5 oz Retail on Clearance Items 50% Off Regular Please maintain 6 feet social distancing while in the store. If you are not able to adopt, but would like to foster or donate, visit fuzzballrescue.com or you can mail in donations to Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue, PO Box 580, Hermiston, OR 97838 “Grow Your Faith Through God” Sunday School...9:00 am Worship Service...10:30 am 567-3013 Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 567-8241 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston Hermiston Jr. Academy 1300 NW Academy Lane, • Hermiston The Full Gospel Home Church To advertise in the Church Directory, please contact Audra Workman 541-564-4538 or email aworkman@eastoregonian.com 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