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Wednesday, August 23, 2017
East Oregonian
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BRIEFLY
Donate eclipse glasses for 2019
Now that the eclipse is over, sky-watchers
may be inclined to toss their protective eyewear
in the nearest trash can. One organization has a
better idea: donate them.
Astronomers Without Borders has started
a drive to collect used glasses from the 2017
eclipse, to be re-used for an eclipse that will
cross parts of the Pacific Ocean and South
America in July 2019.
The group will announce locations where
people can drop their glasses in the next few
days. Information is also available at the website
www.astronomerswithoutborders.org.
Eclipse-watchers can also hang onto their
glasses, as the next one to cross North America
will be in 2024, which will pass from Mazatlán,
Mexico, to Newfoundland, Canada.
Local crews traveling to help
fight Milli Fire
Staff photo by Emily Olson
Round-Up Directors and staff from Hood River Distillers pose with a special shipment of Pendleton Whisky at the
Round-Up Grounds on Tuesday.
Never fear, the whisky is here
By EMILY OLSON
East Oregonian
It wasn’t an eclipse, but
Tuesday brought an event of
spectacular proportions to Pend-
leton. More than 1,000 cases
of Pendleton Whisky products
were delivered in preparation
for September’s Round-Up.
Seven staff from Hood River
Distillers stopped first at the
Pendleton Round-Up Grounds
to stock up the Let ’er Buck
Room. That shipment included
100 cases of its signature
whisky, 18 cases of Pendleton
Midnight and 40 cases of Pend-
leton 1910 Rye Whisky.
The whisky was met by
the Round-Up directors for a
quick photo before a team of
10 volunteers helped unload the
shipment by hand, stocking the
bar’s back room.
The group then headed over
to Pendleton’s liquor store,
where they delivered almost
1,000 additional cases. The local
liquor store will also receive
cases of Directors’ Reserve,
Pendleton
Midnight
and
Pendleton 1910 Rye Whisky as
well, according to Hood River
Distillers.
That’s slightly more than last
year’s load, said store owner
Greg Roland.
“You never want to run out
of Pendleton in Pendleton.
That’d be trouble,” he said.
“The majority of this will be
gone the week of Round-Up.”
Pendleton Whisky makes
up 20 percent of his annual
sales and Round-Up is the most
popular time to pick up a bottle,
Neal Early Learning Center
to celebrate opening
Staff photo by Emily Olson
A volunteer helps unload a special shipment of Pendleton Whisky into the Let ’er Buck
Room on Tuesday.
he said.
“I do 90 percent of my
September business in six
days,” Roland said.
With help from Hood River
Distillers staff, Roland’s store
builds the largest display of
whiskey products in the United
States — all without a plan.
“We just wing it,” he said.
“We want to use more 400
bottles this year.”
The pre-Round-Up shipment
has been a tradition since 2010
and requires special permission
from the Oregon Liquor Control
Commission, which normally
prohibits distillers from directly
delivering to stores.
Joe Jermann, who drives the
truck for its 150-mile route, said
it’s a fun gig.
“We get lots of compliments
and thumbs up. People always
ask for samples,” Jermann
laughed.
In his five years with Hood
River Distillers, Jermann has
delivered loads worth $1.7
million in retail sales, but he
never needs a bodyguard.
“You could steal [the truck] if
you really wanted to, but where
would you hide it?” he said.
The partnership between the
whisky brand and rodeo dates
back to 2003. It’s a symbiotic
relationship, with royalties from
Pendleton Whisky contributing
to arena improvements and
the prize purse. The name
“Pendleton” has helped the
brand become one of the fastest
growing whiskey products of all
time.
COMING EVENTS
For a complete listing
of regional events, visit
easternoregonevents.com
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
MEGA SPORTS CAMP: CON-
QUER THE DAY, 8-11:30 a.m., Sal-
vation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave.,
Pendleton. Kids in grades 1-6 can
choose baseball, basketball, soccer
or cheerleading and learn new skills
and fundamentals in a positive and
encouraging environment. Between
sports session, coaches lead songs
and inspiring sports and Bible stories.
(Ricky and Sylvia 541-276-3369)
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-
10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public Library
back entrance, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. Engaging children and
getting them excited about music, im-
proving motor skills and sparking cre-
ativity while supporting early literacy
development. For children ages new-
born to 4 years and parent/guardian.
(541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Herm-
iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Com-
munity Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6
for others. (541-449-1332)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pendleton Senior
Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton.
Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60.
Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second
Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-
276-1926. (541-276-7101)
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Ave., Pendleton. Registration is re-
quired. Classes tailored to the needs
of the attendees. (541-966-0380)
MID-WEEK MARKET, 4-8 p.m.,
Village Square Park, across from
Umatilla Library, Sixth Street and H
Avenue, Umatilla. Special guest musi-
cian Pamela Thomas-Martin will play
Aug. 16 from 6-8 p.m. (541-922-3226)
LIVE INSPIRED!, 6-7 p.m., Herm-
iston Conference Center, 415 S.
Highway 395, Hermiston. Bestselling
author and speaker John O’Leary will
talk about his life-changing burn ac-
cident and how others can truly live
an inspired life. Free, but registration
requested at www.eventbrite.com/e/
live-inspired-tickets-35763566791
(Nick Bejarano 541-667-3460)
KIDS CLUB, 6:30-8 p.m., Herm-
iston Christian Center, 1825 W. High-
land Ave., Hermiston. For ages 5-12.
Includes open gym, games, prizes,
snacks music, puppets and more.
Transportation available. (Joanna
Hayden 541-561-5573)
VEGAN/SUSTAINABLE LIVING
POTLUCK SUPPER, 7 p.m., loca-
tion varies, location varies, Pendleton.
Bring a vegan dish and recipe. Glu-
ten-free friendly group. Call to RSVP
and for driving directions. (541-969-
3057)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24
MEGA SPORTS CAMP: CON-
QUER THE DAY, 8-11:30 a.m., Sal-
vation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave.,
Pendleton. Kids in grades 1-6 can
choose baseball, basketball, soccer
or cheerleading and learn new skills
and fundamentals in a positive and
encouraging environment. Between
sports session, coaches lead songs
and inspiring sports and Bible stories.
(Ricky and Sylvia 541-276-3369)
PRESCHOOL STORY AND
CRAFT TIME, 10:30 a.m., MIl-
la. Tickets are $30, available for pur-
chase online at http://artsportalgaller-
yevents.brownpapertickets.com, $35
at the door or $50 which includes a
bottle of Forgeron Cellars 2014 Char-
donnay. (Laura 541-938-3727)
YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Hermis-
ton Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY
BINGO, 6-10 p.m., The Arc Building,
215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Doors open at 6 p.m., seats may be
held until 6:30 p.m., then all seats
first come, first served; games begin
at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Umatilla
County citizens with developmental
disabilities. 18 years or older, must
have proof of age and photo I.D. Basic
pot $20, prizes range from $20-$750.
(541-567-7615)
FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30
p.m., Brookdale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy
light refreshments, listen to some fa-
vorite oldies or join in the jam session.
All ages welcome. (541-567-3141)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
MEGA SPORTS CAMP: CON-
QUER THE DAY, 8-11:30 a.m., Sal-
vation Army, 150 S.E. Emigrant Ave.,
Pendleton. Kids in grades 1-6 can
choose baseball, basketball, soccer
or cheerleading and learn new skills
and fundamentals in a positive and
encouraging environment. Between
sports session, coaches lead songs
and inspiring sports and Bible stories.
(Ricky and Sylvia 541-276-3369)
HEPPNER FARMERS MARKET,
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Heppner City Park, 444
N. Main St., Heppner. Local produce,
crafts, baked goods and more. (Don
or Jo Ann Shannon 541-676-8957)
STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Herm-
iston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
BOARDMAN — The Neal Early Learning
Center will celebrate its grand opening with a
ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 30 in
Boardman.
Located adjacent to the SAGE Center and
Blue Mountain Community College’s new
Workforce Training Center, the $2.1 million
early learning center was spearheaded by the
Port of Morrow in partnership with the Morrow
County School District, Umatilla-Morrow Head
Start and the InterMountain Education Service
District.
The center is named after longtime Eastern
Oregon residents Gary and Kathy Neal. Gary
has served as the Port of Morrow’s general
manager since 1989, while Kathy served 17
years on the IMESD Board of Directors.
“I really believe that providing a strong
foundation for our youngest children is what
they need to be successful in school and life,”
Kathy Neal said. “We need to be giving our
kids the best opportunity we can from the
beginning.”
The early learning center will provide
several programs, including free preschool
for 3- and 4-year-olds in the Morrow County
School District. Umatilla-Morrow Head Start
will manage the facility, which includes three
classrooms, as well as separate classrooms for
infants and toddlers hosted by BMCC and the
IMESD Early Intervention and Early Childhood
Special Education program.
The ribbon cutting will begin at 3 p.m. and is
open to the public. For more information, visit
www.morrow.k12.or.us.
Milton-Freewater, Heppner
farms honored as century farms
Two Eastern Oregon farms joined the
century farms club Tuesday.
The Oregon Farm Bureau announced that
Stubblefield Ranch near Milton-Freewater
and Sievers Farm near Heppner were 2017
inductees into the Oregon Century Farm &
Ranch program.
According to a press release, Francis Marion
Stubblefield purchased 160 acres of land for his
ranch in 1876 to grow wheat, peas, barley, and
hay in addition to raising cows and pigs.
Stubblefield was killed in a farm accident
in 1893, but his family kept the farm going,
dropping livestock from their operations after
World War II.
The Stubblefield Ranch now focuses on
wheat, peas and garbanzo beans as its main
crops and was nominated for century farm status
by Margot Turner, Stubblefield’s great-grand-
daughter.
Will Sievers established his Morrow County
as a wheat farm in 1907, but it was converted
to grass in the 1980s when the U.S. Department
of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program
came to Heppner.
Sievers’ granddaughters — Diana Arvieux,
Rosemary Wood and Trudy Stenger — applied
for the century farm designation and Arvieux’s
husband, Daniel, continues to manage the land.
A partnership between the Oregon Farm
Bureau, the Oregon State Historic Preservation
Office and Oregon State University, the century
farm program was established in 1958 and
bestows honorees with signed certificates
from the governor and director of the Oregon
Department of Agriculture in addition to a road
sign with historical information on the farm.
The farms will be honored at the Oregon
State Fair in Salem on Saturday.
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to news@eastoregonian.com
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Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over or
$5 for adults. (541-481-3257)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Pendleton Senior
Center, 510 S.W. 10th St., Pendleton.
Costs $3.50 or $6 for those under 60.
Pool, puzzles, crafts, snacks, Second
Time Around thrift store 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. For Meals On Wheels, call 541-
276-1926. (541-276-7101)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL
SERVICE, 12 p.m., Our Lady of An-
gels Catholic Church parish hall, 565
W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston. Cost is
$4 for adults, free for children 10 and
under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra
50 cents for utensils/dishes. Bus ser-
vice to parish hall by donation. (541-
567-3582)
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30
p.m., Boardman Public Library, 200 S.
Main St., Boardman. For children from
birth to age 4. (541-481-2665)
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3-5 p.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center, 510
S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Gym
activities and life skills for middle and
high school students. Registration re-
quested. (Danny Bane 541-379-4250)
KARATE OPEN GYM, 5-6 p.m.,
Pendleton Recreation Center gym,
510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton.
Lars Hansen will lead this all-ages
class. Wear comfortable clothes. No
experience necessary. (Casey Brown
541-276-8100)
INFUSION: A NIGHT OF ART-
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BOARDMAN — Several local crews are
traveling to help fight a wildfire in central
Oregon. Four people each from the Boardman
Rural Fire Protection District, Umatilla
County Fire District, and La Grande Rural
Fire Protection District are going to fight the
Milli Fire, which has been burning in the Three
Sisters Wilderness near Sisters since Aug. 11.
Caused by a lightning strike, the fire had grown
to more than 10,000 acres by Monday.
The crews left for central Oregon around 9
p.m. Monday.
“There’s tons of crews from other areas
helping out,” said Lt. Casey Zellars with
Boardman’s fire department. “The crews from
around here were meeting up with two other
crews, from Klamath and Clackamas.”
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