The Hermiston School District has postponed its decision to appoint a new board member until its November board meeting. Mark Millard had applied for the position, but due to a work commitment could not be at the group interview earlier this month. The board allowed Millard to come back at Monday’s meeting and have his interview. He was asked the same questions posed to other candidates, which spanned his interest and vision for the district, and his views on what the role of a board member in the community should be. The existing board members will appoint a new member on Nov. 12. The other candidates are Kris Lerten, Brent Pitney, Trish Rossell and Mike Todryk. The board is filling a position vacated last month by Jason Middleton.

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Local nonprofits are invited to a nonprofit board training hosted by the Greater Hermiston Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Hermiston Holiday Inn Express on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 8-10 a.m. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about effective nonprofit leadership and will be held at the Blue Mountain Community College Hermiston Center, 975 SE Columbia Drive in rooms 134/135.

Allison Hart, the principal at A. Hart Associates, will conduct the workshop. She has 15 years of nonprofit and association management experience and is the former executive director for the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce.

There is a $25 per person registration fee. Register by Oct. 28 by calling 541-567-6151 or online at www.hermistonchamber.com.

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The Hermiston Education Foundation, which raises money for classroom supplies and projects, is holding a Fun Run on Saturday at 9 a.m., at Sandstone Middle School, 400 N.E. 10th St. Run or walk to support the Hermiston school of your choice on 1-mile or 5K courses and win a medal if you place first through third. Costumes are encouraged, with a $50 prize for judges’ choice. Registration is $15 for 1-mile, $30 for 5K. For more information contact George Clough at 541-314-3182.

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A community suicide awareness event will take place Saturday from 12-4 p.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. Learn how to help veterans facing suicide risks. The event will feature a spaghetti dinner, ice cream and live music with Steven K and the Bounty Hunters. The event sponsored by Morrow County Veterans Services is free, but an RSVP requested for dinner. For more information contact Linda Skendzel at 541-922-6420.

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An Honor Tree ceremony recently sprouted up at Good Shepherd Medical Center, said Bob Green, executive director of the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation. A special tree has been designated and a plaque was unveiled Oct. 12 in honor of John & Janet Spomer of Hermiston.

John is a member of Kiwanis, a running enthusiast and retired from his dental practice a decade ago. A former educator in Portland and Hermiston, Janet was active in her church and P.E.O. Chapter CV before she died Oct. 14, 2017.

The Honor Tree program at Good Shepherd allows people to recognize someone special in their life. They can be designated as a Tribute Tree to honor someone who has made a significant difference in your life or as a Memorial Tree on behalf of a deceased love one. For more information, contact 541-667-3419, rgreen@gshealth.org or visit www.gshealth.org/foundation.

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A “Mover El Vote” political rally will take place at McKenzie Park in Hermiston from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday. The rally will be against Measure 105, which if passed by voters will remove Oregon’s sanctuary state law banning local and state law enforcement from using their resources to enforce immigration law. Free champurrado and pan dulce will be provided.

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