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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017
Herald Business
Stanfield farmer wins yield
contests for corn, wheat
as well as advances in pre-
cision irrigation technology,
A Stanfield mint grower for his wins.
“With our climate and our
recently won top honors at
two separate contests de- soil, we produce some of the
signed to boost wheat and highest yields in the coun-
try,” Mills said.
corn yields.
Mills yield nearly 320
Dan Mills, of Mills Mint
bushels per acre of
Farm, took first place
corn using a variety
in Oregon as well
developed by DuPont
as nationwide at the
Pioneer. As for wheat,
first National Wheat
Mills used a variety
Yield Contest in the
by WestBred, owned
irrigated spring wheat
by Monsanto, which
category. The contest
yielded an average of
was organized by the
National Wheat Foun- Dan Mills 146.5 bushels per acre.
The average yield for
dation, based in Wash-
irrigated wheat in Or-
ington, D.C.
One week later, it was an- egon in 2013 was approxi-
nounced that Mills also took mately 102 bushels per acre,
first place for Oregon at the according to the National
National Corn Growers As- Agricultural Statistics Ser-
sociation’s Corn Yield Con- vice.
In addition to the natural
test in the irrigated division.
Though Mills grows growing environment, Mills
primarily spearmint and said he works with IRZ Con-
peppermint on the family’s sulting in Hermiston to use
3,000-acre farm, he said they real-time soil moisture mon-
use both wheat and corn as itors, which helps the farm
rotational crops. Mills credit- to irrigate using exactly the
ed the region’s environment, right amount of water.
By GEORGE PLAVEN
Staff Writer
Nookie’s celebrates new catering facility
A grand-opening and
ribbon-cutting event is
planned for a new catering
facility at Hermiston Brew-
ing Co./Nookie’s Restau-
rant.
The public is invited to
help celebrate Friday at
noon at 125 N. First St.,
Hermiston.
For more information,
call 541-289-7414.
Boardman to celebrate community
A night of food, fun and
casino games is featured
during the Boardman Cham-
ber of Commerce Commu-
nity Awards Banquet.
The Greek-style event
is Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.
at the Port of Morrow Riv-
erfront Center, 2 Marine
Drive, Boardman. Tickets
are $35 each.
For more information or
to reserve a ticket, contact
541-481-3014, kymberli@
boardmanchamber.org or
stop by the chamber office
at the SAGE Center, 101
Olson Road, Boardman.
S TUDENT
OF THE
WEEK
Healthy Families rides away with Wildhorse grant
Hermiston Herald
Nearly 100 Healthy
Families home visits a
week will include safe
rides — thanks to a grant
from the Wildhorse
Foundation.
The Umatilla Mor-
row Head Start Inc. pro-
gram received $10,000
to purchase a new vehi-
cle, which will be used
to better serve high risk
families and children in
the area.
Maureen McGrath,
executive director, said
the home visits are part
of the program’s com-
prehensive effort to bet-
ter equip families for
their most important role
in life — parenthood.
“We all know that
children don’t come with
a handbook, and these
home visits prepare par-
ents in a way that sets
children on a positive
course for growth and
development,” said di-
“We’ve tried to use new
technology, and our yields
have gotten better and bet-
ter,” he said.
More than 170 farmers
participated in the Nation-
al Wheat Yield Contest,
which included categories
for spring, winter, irrigated
and dryland wheat. The win-
ners are determined based on
yield increase over county
averages.
The National Corn Yield
Contest has divisions for ir-
rigated, non-irrigated and no-
till or strip-tilled corn. There
were 343 state titles awarded
this year, including Mills.
Mills said the contests
do provide a benchmark to
shoot for future yields.
“I would suspect a lot of
growers in this area have
comparable yields,” he said.
“It’s mostly about testing va-
rieties to see where you’re at.”
MEDICAL
DIRECTORY
MENTAL HEALTH
LET US BE THE ONE THAT HELPS!
• Adult, Child and Family Therapy
• Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment
• Mental Health and Crisis Services
• Confidential and Professional Care
LIFEWAYS PENDLETON Crisis Phone: LIFEWAYS HERMISTON
331 SE 2nd St.,
595 NW 11th St.,
866-343-4473
Pendleton, OR 97801
Hermiston, OR 97838
Office: 541-276-6207 WWW . LIFEWAYS . ORG Office: 541-567-2536
Adventist Church
rector Erin Richards, who
leads many of the parent
education and support ini-
tiatives for Head Start.
The positive ripple effect
of Wildhorse’s contribution
to Head Start didn’t end
1050 W. Elm Ave. Ste 110
Hermiston, OR 97838
Walk-Ins Welcome
Joseph
Joseph
R. Gifford,
Gifford, M.D.
M.D.
Milton J. Johnson, Jr., M.D.
David
P. Martinez,
M.D.
Angie
L. Hays, FNP
Angie
Hayes, FNP
Candace L. Degenstein,
FNP
Michele
Davies,
FNP
Milton J. Johnson, Jr., M.D.
• In-House X-Rays
• Adjacent Lab
there. When Rogers Toyota
of Hermiston was contact-
ed by Head Start to make
a purchase, they offered a
vehicle significantly below
listing price to ensure the
highest return on the invest-
ment, McGrath said. This is
a wonderful example, she
said, of two successful and
generous local entities giv-
ing back to help the com-
munities they serve.
“Our community is so
generous when it comes
to supporting children and
families and UMCHS is
truly honored to have such
altruistic partners,” Mc-
Grath said.
For more information
on how to access services,
partner with or make a do-
nation to Head Start pro-
grams, contact Samantha
Shaw at sshaw@umchs.
org , 541-564-6878 or visit
www.umchs.org.
Worship
Community
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
Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672
We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all.
LANDMARK BAPTIST
CHURCH
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
Columbia
and Family Care
Professional • Urgent
Weekdays 8am-6pm
Plaza
Saturdays 9am-3pm
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
FAMILY DENTISTRY
541-567-8161
995 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston
Ryan M. Wieseler, D.D.S .
PEDIATRIC DENTISTY
U MATILLA H IGH S CHOOL
Call Today!
541-289-5433
Justin is a leader on the football field and basketball court, as
well as within the school. He serves on the ASB team and is a
member of the robotics team, as well as other clubs. Justin is
always polite and considerate. He is well liked by staff and
students. He shows integrity in all that he does. Justin pushes
himself by taking challenging courses and is ranked in the top
20% of his class.
1060 W. Elm, Suite #115,
Hermiston, OR
(across from Good Shepherd Medical Center)
www.apd4kidz.com
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
VISION CARE
Eye Health & Vision Care
Robert D. Rolen , O.D., LLC
1411 6th Street, Umatilla, OR • 541-922-3001
The Healthy Families program
of Umatilla Morrow Head Start
Inc. received a Wildhorse
Foundation grant, which was
used to purchase a vehicle to
provide home visits.
541-567-2995
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URGENT AND FAMILY CARE
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Optometric Physician
115 W. Hermiston Ave. Suite 130
541-567-1837
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.
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
Offi ce..............................567-5812
Grace Baptist Church NEW BEGINNINGS
555 SW 11th, Hermiston
567-9497
Nursery provided for all services
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Worship - 10:45 AM
6:00 pm
Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM
“Proclaiming God’s word,
growing in God’s grace”
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
Echo
Community Church
21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR
Phone: (541) 376-8108
Sunday School • 9:30am
Worship • 10:45am
Children’s Church • 11:15am
Potluck & Communion ~
First Sunday of the Month
1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834
oasisvineyard.us
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
First Christian
Church
Worship 10:00 AM
“come as you are”
MULTI-MEDIA SALES
Chris McClellan,
Multi-Media Sales Consultant
Send resume and letter of
interest to
EO Media Group
PO Box 2048
Salem, OR 97308-2048
by fax to 503-371-2935 or
e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com
Great work environment.
Super awesome team.
Good pay. Retirement plan.
Weekends off. Interested?
URGENT AND FAMILY CARE
East Oregonian has an
opening for multi-media sales.
No multi-media experience?
That’s fine, as long as you
understand the importance
of customer service,
working hard and a desire
to enjoy your job.
Could this be you?
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Base wage plus commissions,
benefits and mileage
reimbursement. Benefits
include Paid Time Off (PTO),
insurances and a 401(k)/Roth
401(k) retirement plan.
HERMISTON FAMILY MEDICINE &
URGENT CARE
Sports & Dot Physicals • Minor Injuries • Family Care • Minor Surgeries
We accept Medicare & some Advantage Medicare plans
HOURS: Mon.-Sat.
7:30am-7:00pm
541-567-1137
236 E. Newport, Hermiston
Saturdays
Sabbath School........9:30 a.m.
Worship Service......11:00 a.m.
567-8241
855 W. Highland • Hermiston
“Proclaiming the Message of
Hope, Living the Gospel of Love”
Bible School: 9:15am
Worship Gathering: 10:30am
567-3013
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
(across from U.S. Bank)
COUNSELING
To advertise in the
Medical Directory, please
call Jeanne at 541-564-4531
or Audra at 541-564-4538
To share your worship times call
Terri Briggs
541-278-2678
