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Good Shepherd Medical Center
Hermiston
JUNE 24, 2021
BURNETT — Ashlynn N. and Zachary T. Burnett of
Umatilla: a boy, Tyson Frederick Burnett.
COVID-19 resilient
as rules lifting
By ANTONIO SIERRA
STAFF WRITER
UMATILLA COUNTY
—The impacts of COVID-
19 in Umatilla County will
last much longer than the
laws set up to contain it.
On Thursday, July 1,
the state lifted the lion’s
share of its COVID-
19 restrictions, meaning
social distancing and mask
requirements were lifted
in almost all settings.
The following day,
Umatilla County Board
of Commissioners Chair
George Murdock said he
learned the county’s con-
tact tracing center will
need to stay open for
another two years. As the
state leaves behind the
remnants of the COVID-
19 lockdown, Umatilla
County will have to fi gure
out how to protect a pop-
ulation that’s overexposed
and undervaccinated.
Alisha Lundgren, Uma-
tilla County deputy health
director, said unvacci-
nated residents would
need to adopt precautions
from the early days of the
pandemic, before the virus
infected more than 8,700
residents and killed 87:
wash hands frequently and
stay home when sick.
Even as many coun-
ties see their daily number
of daily cases drastically
shrink as vaccinations rise,
COVID-19 has proven
resilient
in
Umatilla
County. While nowhere
near the peaks of last sum-
mer and winter, Umatilla
County has frequently
reported double-digit daily
COVID-19 case counts.
On Wednesday, June
30, the 21 cases Uma-
tilla County reported rep-
resented the largest case
count of any county in the
state, exceeding even the
Portland metro counties.
BRIEFS
Pendleton musician
brings country quartet
to Irrigon
Pendleton-based sing-
er-songwriter J.D. Kin-
dle will perform during
the upcoming Music in the
Park in Irrigon.
James Dean Kindle &
The Hyper Modern Coun-
try Quartet will take the
stage Monday, July 12, at
7 p.m. at Irrigon Marina
Park, 430 N.E. Eighth
St. There is no admission
charge. People are encour-
aged to bring a blanket or
lawn chair and a picnic and
beverages to enjoy while
listening to the music.
The group features a
traditional country band
instrumentation perform-
ing a mixture of country
and western styles, jazz,
Mexican corridos and orig-
inal songs by Kindle. The
band recently released a
limited edition lathe cut
7-inch vinyl single of the
song “Lotus Blossom.”
The summer concert
series, which takes place
every other Monday, con-
tinues July 26 featuring
Cruise Control and the
fi nale is Aug. 9 with Cale
Moon. For questions, call
Donna at 541-922-3197.
Grants available for
humanities entities
aff ected by COVID-19
Oregon Humanities is
off ering grants of up to
$20,000 for general oper-
ating support for human-
ities-focused
organiza-
tions or project funding
for any Oregon organiza-
tion fi nancially aff ected by
COVID-19.
The funding is part of
the $1.9 trillion American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021,
distributed by the National
Endowment for the Human-
ities. The deadline to apply
is Aug. 27, 2021.
To be eligible, an orga-
nization must be a 501©(3)
nonprofi t, an accredited
institution of higher edu-
cation, a government
agency or a federally rec-
ognized Native American
tribe and have a 2021 oper-
ating budget of $1.5 mil-
lion or less. (Tribal govern-
ments are exempt from this
restriction.)
The grants are intended
to support organizations
that include community
and culture in their scope
of work, including but not
limited to museums or his-
torical societies, libraries,
archives, culture build-
ing organizations, culture
preservation organizations,
civic engagement orga-
nizations and community
centers.
Applications will be
accepted online at www.
oregonhumanities.org. For
questions, contact Dawn
Smallman, grants and
programs coordinator, at
d.smallman@oregonhu-
manities.org or 503-241-
0543, ext. 110.
Stanfi eld installs disc
golf course
The city of Stanfi eld is
in the process of install-
ing the nine-hole course,
which will feature baskets
and tee markers.
It includes one par 4
and the rest of the holes
are par 3. For a map of
the course layout, search
w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m /
stanfi eldparksandrec.
Players are invited to
play at no charge. Watch
for an offi cial ribbon-cut-
ting in the near future. For
questions, call 541-449-
3831 or visit https://cityof-
stanfi eld.com.
Irrigon hosts summer
bazaar series
Vendor space still is
available for the Irrigon
Summer Bazaar series.
The next is Saturday, July
10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
the Irrigon Plaza, 500 N.E.
Main Ave. Set up at 8 a.m.
Vendors must sup-
ply their own table, chairs
and canopy, if desired.
They will have space for
a 10-foot table. The cost is
$10.
The vendor application
is available at www.ci.ir-
rigon.or.us. Other summer
bazaar dates are Aug. 7 and
Aug. 28. For questions,
contact manager@ci.irri-
gon.or.us or 541-922-3047.
— EO Media Group
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2021
BRIEFS
Dorothy S. Geer
Stanfi eld
Dec. 2, 1936 — July 3, 2021
Dorothy S. Geer, 84, of Stanfi eld, died Saturday, July 3,
2021, in Aloha. She was born Dec. 2, 1936, in Monett, Mis-
souri. A private family burial will be held at the Echo Ceme-
tery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Gerald R.C. Backen
Hermiston
Aug. 24, 1944 — July 2, 2021
Gerald R.C. Backen, 76, of Hermiston, died Friday, July
2, 2021, at his home. He was born Aug. 24, 1944, in Kalis-
pell, Montana. A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 6,
at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
1035 S.E. Ninth St., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the
Hermiston Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
care of arrangements.
Ruthie D. Jackson
Hermiston
March 7, 1949 — July 1, 2021
Ruthie D. Jackson, 72, of Hermiston, died Thursday,
July 1, 2021, in Hermiston. She was born March 7, 1949, in
Laverne, Oklahoma. Arrangements are pending with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston.
Samuel Lamas Parra
Hermiston
Nov. 8, 1936 — July 1, 2021
Samuel Lamas Parra, 84, of Hermiston, died Thursday,
July 1, 2021, in Irrigon. He was born Nov. 8, 1936, in San
Juan Peyotan, Nayarit, Mexico. Mass of Christian Burial
was Tuesday, July 6, at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church
in Hermiston. Burial followed at Desert Lawn Memorial
Cemetery, Irrigon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care
of arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Max Fredrick Kirklin
Beaverton
May 13, 1931 — June 26, 2021
Max Fredrick Kirklin, 90, of Beaverton, died Saturday,
June 26, 2021, in Beaverton. He was born May 13, 1931, in
Spokane. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 10,
at 10:30 a.m. at the Echo Cemetery, immediately followed
by a celebration of life at Echo Ridge Cellars. Burns Mortu-
ary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Edward Leo Gunnyon
Goldendale, Washington
Sept. 19, 1939 — June 16, 2021
Edward Leo Gunnyon, 81, of Goldendale, Washington,
died Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Goldendale. He was born
Sept. 19, 1939, in Toppenish, Washington. Burns Mortuary
of Hermiston has provided assistance to the family.
Glenette R. (Buus) Williams
Umatilla
Oct. 25, 1945 — June 21, 2021
Glenette R. (Buus) Williams, 75, of Umatilla, died Mon-
day, June 21, 2021. She was born Oct. 25, 1945, in Sioux
Falls, South Dakota. A private family celebration will be held.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Charles ‘Chuck’ Wells
Emmett, Idaho
May 17, 1943 — June 21, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Wells, 78, of Emmett, Idaho, died Mon-
day, June 21, 2021, at his home. He was born May 17, 1943,
in Hermiston. See time and places of services at Potter
Funeral Chapel, www.potterchapel.com.
Angel B. Joy
Irrigon
Feb. 4, 1953 — June 19, 2021
Angel B. Joy, 68, of Irrigon, died Saturday, June 19, 2021,
in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 4, 1953, in Vega, Baja,
Puerto Rico. A celebration of life service was held. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Crash kills two
Umatilla County
residents
KENNEWICK — Two
Umatilla County residents
died early Thursday, July
1, in a car wreck near
Kennewick.
The Washington State
Patrol reported Maria D.
Diaz De Benitez, 63, of
Umatilla, and Andres V.
Cabrales, 54, of Hermis-
ton, both perished in the
single-vehicle crash.
The
state
patrol
responded to a report of
a crash at about 5:57 a.m.
on the eastbound lanes of
Interstate 82 about 8 miles
south of Kennewick.
According to WSP,
Benitez was driving a
2004 Mercury Mountain-
eer and Cabrales was the
passenger when the sport
utility vehicle left the
road.
Cabrales
overcor-
rected,
according
to
Washington State Patrol,
and the vehicle struck
the guardrail, plummeted
down an embankment and
landed on its top.
Both
were
wear-
ing seatbelts, according
to WSP, and died at the
scene.
Washington
State
Patrol has no further
information.
VA off ers free
Palliative Care Forum
for health care workers
The Walla Walla VA
Medical Center invites all
who are interested to par-
ticipate in its ninth annual
Palliative Care Forum.
The virtual forum is a
free skill-building work-
shop available to all
health care professionals.
Guest speakers will
discuss a variety of top-
ics, including geriatric
extended care, hospice,
SNAP recipients
eligible for
replacement food
Power outages can
result in food spoiling,
especially during the cur-
rent excessive heat warn-
ing — and that can take
a toll on Oregonians liv-
ing on tight household
budgets
Citizens across the
state who lose food pur-
chased with Supple-
mental Nutrition Assis-
tance Program benefi ts
due to power outages are
encouraged to apply for
replacement benefi ts with
the Oregon Department
of Human Services.
SNAP recipients who
lost or disposed of food
that was unsafe to eat
because of power outages
can request replacement
benefi ts.
The request must be
submitted within 10 cal-
endar days of the food loss
by calling 800-699-9075
or emailing SSP.State-
wideWorkshare@dhsoha.
state.or.us. Once approved,
replacement benefi ts are
added to the households
existing Electronic Bene-
fi ts Transfer card.
— EO Media Group
CHURCH
DIRECTORY
Community Worship
Featured this Week:
Kathryn E. ‘Kathy’ Steinke
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
Stanfi eld
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
March 7, 1944 — June 19, 2021
MASS SCHEDULES
Monday-Friday/Lunes a Viernes..... English/Ingles 8:00 am
Tuesday-Friday/Martes a Viernes Spanish/Espanol 6:00 pm
SATURDAY/Sabado....................... English/Ingles 5:00 pm
......................................................Spanish/Espanol 7:00 pm
SUNDAY ........................................ English/Ingles 9:00 am
....................... Spanish/Espanol 11:00 am/1:00 pm/6:00 pm
Parish Office/Oficina Parroquial ....................541-567-5812
Kathryn E. “Kathy” Steinke, 77, of Stanfi eld, died Sat-
urday, June 19, 2021, at her home. She was born March 7,
1944, in Hermiston. A graveside service will be held Friday,
July 9, at 10 a.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery in Stanfi eld.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Jonathan B. ‘Jon’ Banker
Hermiston
Oct. 5, 1964 — June 24, 2021
Jonathan B. “Jon” Banker, 56, of Hermiston, died Thurs-
day, June 24, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born Oct. 5, 1964,
in Provo, Utah. A private family burial will be held. Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. Share
memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.
com.
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
PET OF THE W EEK
MEET MAX
Max is a senior-ish boy who loves
his person. Does fine with cats and
dogs but wants to be right next to
you as much as he can.
Does fine on a leash. Loves to sleep
in bed with his people.
He recently had a dental and had
several teeth removed.
Mark Sargent, DVM • Brent Barton, DVM
Robert Thonney, DVM • Jana Parks, DVM, cVMA
Small and Large Animal Care
Mon: 8-6
Tue - Fri: 8-5
Sat: 8-12
Emergency Service
suicide prevention, and
health promotion/disease
prevention.
The event is Friday,
July 9 from 8 a.m. to
noon via Webex at bit.ly/
VAPCF2021. To sign in,
use the security passcode
j2Chpnz55p? if prompted.
No
pre-registration
is required. However,
people who register in
advance will receive a
reminder email prior to
the start of the event.
For more information,
contact Sandra Lenz, pal-
liative care coordina-
tor, at 509-525-5200, ext.
26715.
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.
If interested please go to fuzzballrescue.com and fill out an application.
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
Hermiston Christian
Center & School
Sunday Gathering: 10:00 AM
Nursery care is available 3 years & under
Kids Club available 4 years-5th grade
Sunday Prayer Gathering: 6:00 PM
NEED PRAYER? CONTACT US!
1825 W. Highland Ave.
541-567-3480 | hcc4u.org
hcc4u2020@gmail.com
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
First Christian Church
“Grow Your Faith Through God”
Sunday School...9:00 am
Worship Service...10:30 am
567-3013
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Saturdays
Sabbath School........9:30 a.m.
Worship Service......11:00 a.m.
English & Spanish Services
541-567-8241
855 W. Highland Ave.
Hermiston, OR 97838
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
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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.
To advertise in the Church Directory,
please contact Audra Workman
541-564-4538 or email
aworkman@eastoregonian.com