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SATURDAY, JAN. 4
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
BOARDMAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION,
8:30 a.m., Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Board-
man. Planning session for Boardman mayor, city councilors
and department heads. No planned deliberations or decisions
will be made; may not be opportunity for public comment.
(Heather Baumgartner 541-481-9252)
FREE FIRST SATURDAY, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heritage Station Museum,
108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. Free admission the first Satur-
day of the month. Everyone welcome. (Shannon Gruenhagen
541-276-0012)
SATURDAY CRAFTS, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Drop-in craft activities for kids of all ages.
Free. (Janet Torres 541-567-2882)
SATURDAY SPIN-IN, 1-4 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214
N. Main St., Pendleton. For spinners, knitters, weavers, felters, fiber
enthusiasts and folks who are just fiber-curious. Drop-ins welcome.
(Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
OLDIES NIGHT: MOTOWN HITS, 6-10 p.m., Wesley United Meth-
odist Church, 516 S. Main St., Milton-Freewater. Enjoy 50 hits from
Motown recording artists, including The Miracles, the Marvel-
ettes, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and more. Free. (Bob Jones
541-938-7028)
Mary Bernella ‘Mel’ Sherrow
MONDAY, JAN. 6
STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m., Stokes
Landing Senior Center, 150 Columbia Lane, Irrigon. (Karen
541-922-3137)
HEPPNER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Heppner City
Hall, 111 N. Main St., Heppner. (541-676-9618)
MILTON-FREEWATER PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Mil-
ton-Freewater Public Library Albee Room, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave.,
Milton-Freewater. 6:30 p.m. study session, 7 p.m. regular meet-
ing. (Lisa Wasson 541-938-8235)
SUNDAY, JAN. 5
TUESDAY, JAN. 7
UMATILLA MORROW RADIO & DATA DISTRICT, 1:30 p.m.,
Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. (Shawn
Halsey 541-966-3774)
PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT WORK SESSION, 3 p.m.,
Pendleton School District office, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pendleton.
(541-276-6711)
WESTON LIBRARY BOARD, 5 p.m., Weston Public Library, 108
E. Main St., Weston. (541-566-2378)
IRRIGON PLANNING COMMISSION, 6 p.m., Irrigon City Hall,
500 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. (541-922-3047)
PILOT ROCK CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall coun-
cil chambers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (541-443-2811)
UMATILLA CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Umatilla City Hall council
chambers, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (Nanci 541-922-3226 ext. 105)
PENDLETON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Pendleton City Hall
council chambers, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton.
(541-966-0201)
BOARDMAN CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., Boardman City Hall, 200
City Center Circle, Boardman. (Jackie McCauley 541-481-9252)
WESTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall,
210 E. Main St., Weston. (Sheila 541-566-3313)
NEW YEAR GUEST SPEAKER, 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m., Grace Baptist
Church, 2809 S.W. Goodwin Ave., Pendleton. David Lunsford, direc-
tor of Baptist Network Northwest and Northwest Baptist Home
Mission, will speak. Everyone welcome. (Pastor Alan Chapman
541-276-3031)
SPECIAL NEEDS OPEN GYM, 12:30-1 p.m., Pendleton Recreation
Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Free for special needs chil-
dren and families. (Casey Brown 541-276-8100)
MONDAY, JAN. 6
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center,
255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children
10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/
dishes. Bus service available by donation. (541-567-3582)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 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. (Tori
Bowman 541-276-5073)
ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main
St., Pendleton. Free class for ages 0-12 to develop skills and encour-
age art exploration. (Kate Brizendine 541-278-9201)
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8
TUESDAY, JAN. 7
UKIAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, 8 a.m., Ukiah Community School,
201 Hill St., Ukiah. (541-427-3731)
MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
9 a.m., Irrigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon.
(541-676-9061)
MILTON-FREEWATER CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 3, 12 p.m., Milton-Freewater Golf Course restaurant, 301
Catherine St., Milton-Freewater. (541-938-5531)
STANFIELD IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 12 p.m., district office, 100
W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (Tiffany Harrell 541-449-1239)
PORT OF MORROW COMMISSION, 1:30 p.m., Port of Morrow,
2 Marine Drive, Boardman. (Dori Drago 541-481-7678)
PENDLETON FAÇADE COMMITTEE, 3:30 p.m., Pendleton
City Hall community development conference room, 500 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. (Julie Chase 541-966-0204)
BLUE MOUNTAIN BOARD OF EDUCATION, 5 p.m., Blue
Mountain Community College Pioneer Hall boardroom, 2411
N.W. Carden Ave., Pendleton. 5 p.m. executive session, 6 p.m.
regular board meeting. (Shannon Franklin 541-278-5951)
RIVERSIDE SITE COUNCIL, 5:30 p.m., Riverside High School
library, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave., Boardman. (541-676-9128)
WESTON CITY COUNCIL, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main
St., Weston. (541-566-3313)
ATHENA PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Athena City
Hall, 215 S. Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862)
CONDON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Condon City
Hall, 128 S. Main St., Condon. (541-384-2711)
CONDON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Condon Grade School,
220 S. East St., Condon. (541-384-2441)
HERMISTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Hermiston
City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. (541-567-5521)
STANFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Stanfield School Dis-
trict office, 1120 N. Main St., Stanfield. (541-449-3305)
UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, 7 p.m., Fire Sta-
tion 21, 320 S. First St., Hermiston. An executive session
may be called during the business meeting. (Reta Larson
541-567-8822)
HELIX SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7:30 p.m., Helix School library, 120
Main St., Helix. (541-457-2175)
COFFEE WITH THE CITY, 8-10 a.m., Hamley Cafe, 16 S.E. Court Ave.,
Pendleton. Let the city buy you a cup of coffee and ask questions
about what is happening in town. (Donna Biggerstaff 541-966-0221)
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m., Stanfield Public Library,
180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-1254)
PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR, 10:30 a.m., Helix Public Library, 119
Columbia St., Helix. Features stories, crafts, music and snacks. Free.
(Annette Kubishta 541-457-6130)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Boardman Senior
Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for seniors 55 and over
or $5 for adults. (541-481-3257)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center,
255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children
10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/
dishes. Bus service available by donation. (541-567-3582)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 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. (Tori
Bowman 541-276-5073)
SKILLS FOR LIFE, 3 p.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Gym activities at 3 p.m., life skills at 4 p.m. for
middle and high school students. Registration requested. (Suzanne
Moore 541-276-3987)
CRAFTERNOONS, 4:15 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W.
Dorion Ave., Pendleton. Drop in for a group or individual craft proj-
ect. All ages. (541-966-0380)
LADIES NIGHT OUT, 6-8 p.m., Abby’s Pizza, 828 Southgate, Pendle-
ton. Meet other ladies for food, fun and fellowship. Pizza and salad is
provided. (Terri Hardcastle 541-276-6417)
PENDLETON EAGLES TACOS AND BINGO, 6 p.m., Pendleton
Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Regular packet $10, spe-
cial packet $5. Proceeds donated to local charities. Public welcome.
(541-278-2828)
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irri-
gon Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St., Irrigon. Materials provided.
Bring snacks to share. (541-922-0138)
PENDLETON KNITTING GROUP, 6 p.m., Prodigal Son Brewery &
Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave., Pendleton. (541-966-0380)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 6:30 p.m., Milton-Freewater Public
Library, 8 S.W. Eighth Ave., Milton-Freewater. For elementary school-
age children. (541-938-8247)
THURSDAY, JAN. 9
UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY FARM BUREAU, 12 p.m., TBA,
Pendleton. (Julie Spratling 541-457-8045)
HERMISTON IRRIGATION DISTRICT, 4 p.m., Hermiston Irri-
gation District office conference room, 366 E. Hurlburt Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-3024)
HERMISTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION,
5:30 p.m., Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston.
(541-567-5521)
ATHENA CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Athena City Hall, 215 S.
Third St., Athena. (541-566-3862)
UMATILLA SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m., Umatilla School Dis-
trict office, 1001 Sixth St., Umatilla. (541-922-6500)
BOARDMAN RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7 p.m.,
Boardman Fire Department Station 1, 300 S. Wilson Lane,
Boardman. (Suzanne Gray 541-481-3473)
FRIDAY, JAN. 10
No meetings scheduled
MONDAY, JAN. 13
PENDLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6 p.m., Pendleton School
District office, 107 N.W. 10th St., Pendleton. (541-276-6711)
MILTON-FREEWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., Cen-
tral Middle School, 306 S.W. Second St., Milton-Freewater.
(541-938-3551)
ADAMS CITY COUNCIL, 6:30 p.m., Adams City Hall, 190 N.
Main St., Adams. (541-566-9380)
HERMISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m., district office, 305
S.W. 11th St., Hermiston. (Briana Cortaberria 541-667-6000)
UPCOMING SERVICES
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
COOK, ELISE — Celebration of life at 2 p.m. at the
Pendleton Round-Up Grounds Roy Raley Room, 1205 S.W.
Court Ave., Pendleton.
DAVIDSON, NANCY — Memorial service at 11 a.m.
at the Arlington United Methodist Church, 150 Hemlock St.
GREEN, GRADY — Memorial service at 2 p.m. at
Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, 336 S.W. Dorion Ave. A
reception will follow at the Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St.,
Pendleton.
SAMS, CHARLES JR. (BUTCH) — Memorial mass
at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Mission, 48022 St. Andrews
Road, Mission. Dinner will follow at Kateri Hall.
SUNDAY, JAN. 5
No services scheduled
MONDAY, JAN. 6
THOMPSON, VERLA — Graveside service at
10 a.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfield.
TUESDAY, JAN. 7
No services scheduled
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8
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, improving motor skills and spark-
ing creativity while supporting early literacy development. For chil-
dren ages newborn to 4 years and parent/guardian. (541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for
others. (541-449-1332)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m., Harkenrider Center,
255 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. Cost is $4 for adults, free for children
10 and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels. Extra 50 cents for utensils/
dishes. Bus service available by donation. (541-567-3582)
PENDLETON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12-1 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. (Tori
Bowman 541-276-5073)
DEATH NOTICES
Bernita Mae Hickey
Pendleton
May 21, 1936 — Jan. 2, 2020
Bernita Mae Hickey, 73, of Pendleton, died Thursday,
Jan. 2, 2020, at her home. She was born May 21, 1936, in La
Grande. Arrangements are being handled by Pendleton Pio-
neer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may be
shared on www.pioneerchapel.com.
Roderick R. Mabe
Arlington
Sept. 15, 1941 — Dec. 27, 2019
Hermiston
April 28, 1927 — January 1, 2020
Mary B. “Mel” Sher-
she served several years
row was born on April 28,
as president; the Chamber
of Commerce; as an orig-
1927, in La Grande. She
inal member of the Uma-
was the only child of Leo
tilla Museum Board; as
and Mary Ellen (Provolt)
treasurer the Two
Bryant. To the
Rivers
Prison
sound of fire-
Advisory Com-
works, she left
mittee, plus she
this earth with a
was recognized
big bang on Jan.
for naming the
1, 2020, as she
new Two Riv-
soared toward
ers Prison; as a
heaven with the
member of the
angels just after
American Can-
midnight!
cer
Societies
Following her
Sherrow
Relay for Life,
graduation from
where she was
La Grande High
School with honors in 1945, grand marshal in 1998;
she was offered a scholar- the planning committee
ship in music to the Univer- for the new Umatilla High
sity of Oregon. However, School; and in the SMART
she declined and decided program at the elementary
to move to Reith because school, where she helped
of her father’s employment children with reading.
She was a long-
on the UP Railroad. It was
there that she met Theodore time member of Trinity
“Ted” Sherrow Sr. When Lutheran Church in Herm-
Ted returned from the Air iston. She was a Sunday
Force they were married school teacher for many
on August 25, 1946. While years, served as a dea-
in Reith, Mel worked for con, communion assis-
Garrett Freight Lines as a tant, member of the Church
bookkeeper and eventually Board and headed the orig-
became the postmaster in inal formation of the Prayer
Chain.
Reith.
Two of her favorite
They
welcomed
a
daughter, Linda, in 1948 awards that she received
and a son, Ted Jr., in 1953. through the years: Uma-
That same year, 1953, they tilla Outstanding Citizen
moved to Umatilla to be for 2005-2006 and Out-
closer to Ted’s employment standing Citizen of the
by the Union Pacific Rail- Year Award for the Oregon
road at Hinkle. In 1956, Department of Corrections
while living in Umatilla, 98-99. Plus she received
they had their second son, many other awards and
Cary.
accolades throughout her
She became a med- life.
ical secretary, assistant
She is survived by her
and office manager for Dr. daughter Linda Krause and
Marvin John in Umatilla. her husband Paul Markow-
When he was bought out ski, Las Vegas, Nev.; sons
by St. Anthony’s Clinic, Ted Sherrow and his wife
she continued to work with Christie, Hermiston, Ore.,
him at the clinic. All in all, and Cary Sherrow and his
it was a total of 32 years. wife Cynthia, Hermiston,
She retired in 1988 to care Ore.; five grandchildren;
for her ailing husband. Ted seven great-grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and
died in 1993.
She was a warm, lov- nephews.
ing mother, grandmother
Mel was preceded in
and
great-grandmother. death by her husband and
She especially loved spend- her parents.
ing time with her five
Those who wish may
grandchildren and seven make contributions in
great-grandchildren. She Mel’s memory to Vange
also loved dogs!
John Memorial Hospice or
In her spare time, she a charity of choice.
Visitation will be held
enjoyed camping, fishing
and hunting. As she grew on Wednesday, January
older, both domestic and 8, 2020, from 4-6 p.m. at
foreign travel became a Burns Mortuary chapel,
Hermiston, Oregon. A cel-
passion.
Mel was a very active ebration of life service will
citizen in her commu- be held on Thursday, Jan-
nity. In her early years uary 9, 2020, at 11 a.m. at
she served every office in Trinity Lutheran Church,
the PTA including presi- 485 W. Locust Ave., Herm-
dent, the board for Teenag- iston, Oregon. A private
ers Activities, Cub Scouts, family burial will be at
Bluebird Girls and various Olney Cemetery, Pendle-
ton, Oregon.
school activities.
Please share memories
At different times in her
life she served: as a mem- of Mel with her family at
ber of the Fireman’s Auxil- www.burnsmortuaryherm-
iary for the Umatilla Volun- iston.com.
teer Fire Department; the
Burns Mortuary of
Umatilla Hospital District Hermiston, Oregon, is in
Board for 34 years, where care of arrangements.
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Roderick R. Mabe, 78, of Arlington, died Friday, Dec. 27,
2019, in Hillsboro. He was born Sept. 15, 1941, in Richmond,
Oregon. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 11
at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Arlington.
Sweeney Mortuary of Condon is in care of arrangements.
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Hermiston
March 14, 1934 — Jan. 1, 2020
Martha A. Miller, 85, of Hermiston, died Wednesday,
Jan. 1, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born March 14, 1934,
in Sandford, Texas. A funeral service will be held Friday,
Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. at Burns Mortuary of Pendleton. Inter-
ment will follow at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton. Sign the
online guestbook for family at www.burnsmortuary.com.
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