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REGION Saturday, January 17, 2015 UMATILLA City wants to extend adult biz moratorium By JADE MCDOWELL East Oregonian The Umatilla city coun- cil will take public com- ment next Tuesday on an ordinance that would ex- tend its moratorium on new adult businesses for another six months. The original 120-day moratorium was enacted in September and is set to ex- pire this month. City planning director Bill Searles said the plan- ning commission needs two or three more meetings to process of determining out- right uses, uses subject to special standards and con- ditional uses that will be allowed in each commercial zone. Residents appeared be- fore the city council mul- tiple times in 2014 asking the city to ban strip clubs, but the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that targeting businesses involving nudity is an infringement on free speech. Instead of making rules Umatilla planning commis- sion is overhauling its rules for commercial zones to specify where broader cate- gories of businesses can set up shop. Searles said the commis- sion plans to have a public hearing in March at the lat- then make a recommenda- tion to the city council at its March or April meeting. Creating a detailed set of rules for what types of businesses are allowed in each part of town will make a more “user-friendly” pro- cess for people wanting to set up shop in Umatilla, Searles said. Potential entre- preneurs will be able to look at a master list of where their business would be al- lowed instead of having to work with the planning de- The public hearing on the ordinance to extend the moratorium will be part of the Umatilla City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at city hall, 770 Sixth St. in Umatilla. HERMISTON Staff photo by Jade McDowell Umpqua Bank opens new location in old KFC By JADE MCDOWELL East Oregonian Hermiston’s new Umpqua Bank location was packed with well-wishers during a ribbon-cutting and open house on Wednesday. Manager Art Flores told the crowd that turning a for- mer Kentucky Fried Chick- en building into a bank had proven harder than anyone expected, causing “delay after delay.” But he was grateful for the support of staff, Knerr Construction and community members through the process. “I can’t say enough thank you’s to all of you,” he said. Pastor Dean Hackett, whom Flores described as a “dear friend,” told the group gathered for the celebration that the process had indeed been a long one. “I know it has required your patience and endur- ance and stick-to-itiveness,” he said, wishing Flores and his staff “all the best.” Chamber of Commerce director Debbie Pedro said the large turnout said a lot about the way Flores and his staff were involved in the community. “Thank you for making this investment in Hermis- ton,” she said. Umpqua Bank was founded in 1953 in south- ern Oregon and in 2012 had over 200 branches across the West. After moving from its location on Highland Ave- nue, Umpqua Bank is now open for business in its new building at 450 N. First Street in Hermiston. For more information about the bank’s services visit www. umpquabank.com. By GEORGE PLAVEN East Oregonian up in Eastern Oregon, de- spite a recent outbreak in the Tri-Cities area of southeast- ern Washington. Earlier this month, the Washington State Depart- ment of Agriculture estab- lished a quarantine zone around parts of Benton and Franklin counties to protect More than 700 chickens, ducks, turkeys and guinea fowl were affected by the outbreak, according to a re- port in the Tri-City Herald. Jim Hermes, an extension poultry specialist with Ore- gon State University, said the disease was likely spread by migrating wild waterfowl, which are known carriers of - ble to becoming sick. This particular strain of the virus, H5N2, poses no known health threat to humans, Her- mes said, but can be highly contagious in poultry. The only reports of avi- come from west of the Cas- 19, and most recently in a wild mallard that was shot by a hunter at Fern Ridge Wild- life Area near Eugene. “We haven’t seen any here,” Hermes said. “The 541-612-3707 SKIN CANCER SCREENING January 23rd • 1:00 -4:00 p.m. Good Shepherd Medical Center • Conference Room #2 Hermiston, OR FREE “Melanoma & Funny Moles ” Dr. Robert Hopp, Board Certified Dermatologist, will be giving a presentation and will follow up with skin exams! Please call 509-735-1100 to reserve your appointment time! CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DERMATOLOGY (509) 735-1100 or 1-855-525-4677 toll free said, so long as they are con- waterfowl that could be car- rying the disease. “Discouraging waterfowl from being near your prop- erty is really the best method, or just keeping your birds in - es,” he said. Blue Mountain Wildlife in Pendleton will also not be accepting any rescued wa- terfowl from Washington until the threat passes. Direc- tor Lynn Tompkins they are monitoring their raptors, and will keep birds in isolation if they show signs of being sick. If any bird dies without an apparent injury, Tomp- kins said the state has agreed to pay for testing at OSU’s diagnostic laboratory. The rescue center has brought in 16 wounded birds so far this year — including seven from Washington — and has expe- rienced no problems. “We’re just paying atten- tion and trying to learn as much as we can about it,” Tompkins said. “I don’t think it will be that big an issue.” ——— Contact George Plaven at gplaven@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4547. Awards banquet recognizes city’s best By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian It was like a family re- union in Heppner during the Town & Country Communi- ty Awards — siblings Jerry and Judy Healy were recog- nized as man and woman of the year by the chamber of commerce. Others receiving awards during Hooray for Heppner and All That Jazz Thursday night at the Morrow County Fairgrounds included How- ard Bryant, Petra Payne, Maddie Lindsay and Wheat- land Insurance. Bryant Man of the Year In presenting the award, Pat Sweeney said Jerry Judy Healy standards in challenging stu- dents to succeed. Moving to Heppner during her senior year, Payne lettered in three sports. She attended Western Oregon University, studied abroad in Mexico and returned to teach Spanish and coach softball, developing a solid program, leading to a state title in 2012. Coming from a family of educators, Payne said her parents helped prepare her to become the teacher she is. Youth Recognition Payne At 96 years old, Howard Bryant is a local historian, and is often the go-to guy when someone’s identity in an old photo is needed. “His memories are a trea- sure to all of us,” said Kim Cutsforth during the award presentation. “His generosity is a bonus.” Cutsforth shared an ex- tensive list of ways Bryant has given back to the com- munity — everything from making donations for sports equipment and sharing his hunting cabin and outdoors- man expertise to mentoring others through his work in the banking and insurance industry. Over the years Bryant has been involved with the Wran- glers and the Morrow Coun- ty Fair & Rodeo, as well as being a lifelong member of the Masons, the Shriners and the Methodist Church. Bryant, who said he loves Heppner and Morrow Coun- ty, offered humble apprecia- tion for the recognition. “I’d like to meet this fel- low,” Bryant said with a laugh. “I don’t know him.” Jerry Healy Lindsay Healy seems to have a daily mantra of giving to others. “I swear he gets up in the morning with the idea that, ‘I’m going to go out there today and help somebody. I don’t know who, and I don’t know how, but I’m going to do it,’” Sweeney said. Healy, who was born and raised in Heppner, honed his family’s commitment to giving back to others while serving with the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. Returning to Heppner, Healy has been involved with many efforts to help others, includ- ing the Elks Lodge, St. Pat- rick’s Catholic Church, the Port of Morrow, the Inland Development Board, the Willow Creek Park District and many other behind-the- scenes efforts. Healy said helping others comes naturally and he often recruits family and friends to get involved. “I just say, ‘Get in the pickup, we’re going to go do something,’” Healy said. Woman of the Year During the award pre- sentation, Rhonda Winters said Judy Healy’s mother set a family example for giving back, garnering the Melonville Comedy Festival January 24, 2015 Hermiston Community Center The 22nd edition of the Melonville Comedy Festival will feature three headlining stand up comedians. The comics have been seen on Last Comic Standing, HBO, Comedy Central, and on the Bob and Tom Radio Show. 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Healy has been involved with many volunteer activ- ities, including rodeo and sports-related events, dinners and receptions for weddings, funerals and class reunions, and has been instrumental in organizing the Lexington Grange. “We were raised to give back,” Healy said. “It’s just a blessing to be here to raise my children here and give back the way the community gave to us.” Citizen-Educator of the Year Heppner High School Athletic Director Greg Grant said Petra Payne has accom- plished many things as a teacher, coach, role model and citizen — setting high Payne presented Mad- die Lindsay with the youth award, highlighting her ac- complishments in sports and the community. In addition to being a three-sport athlete, Lindsay has served on student coun- cil, is a member of the Na- tional Honor Society and has assisted with canned food drives, volunteering at the Neighborhood Center and with youth sports. Business of the Year Jeff Bailey, in presenting the award to Nancy Snider of Wheatland Insurance, said he was surprised she hadn’t previously been recognized. In addition to meeting people’s insurance needs, Snider is supportive and in- volved in community activ- ities. Wheatland Insurance has been a major sponsor for the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. 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