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Saturday, July 24, 2021
East Oregonian
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Pacifi c Monardella: a mint with many uses
BRUCE
BARNES
BLOOMIN’ BLUES
Bruce Barnes/Contributed Photo
Pacifi c Monardella, Monardella odoratissima.
OBITUARIES
Na m e: Mo n a r d el l a
odoratissima
Scientifi c name:Pacifi c
Monardella
Pacifi c Monardella is an
attractive plant that often
goes unnoticed in the Blue
Mountains, though it is
fairly common. It grows
from British Columbia to
California, to Idaho, Utah
and New Mexico.
It blooms in the middle
of the summer at middle to
upper elevations. The plant
forms dense clumps, often
a foot tall and wide. The
pinkish-purple fl owers are
in heads at the top of each
stem. The leaves are lance-
shaped and opposite each
other along the stem.
This plant is a member of
the mint family. As is true
for most mints, the stems
are square. Each f lower
in a head has five petals,
though they appear to have
only four, because two of
the petals are partly fused
together except at the tips.
The fl ower heads are about
an inch wide, and the fl owers
are each about a half to three
quarters of an inch long. If
you fi nd this plant, be sure to
notice the scent, which isn’t
really pleasant but is more
typical of the mint family
than those used for fl avor-
ing food.
The plant has been used
by many Indian tribes for
medicine, food, fiber and
tools. Medicinal uses include
treatment of colds, gas pain,
as an eye wash, upset stom-
ach and to make a medici-
nal tea. A decoction of stems
and fl ower heads, or of stems
and leaves, has been used
as a cold or hot tea. Tools
such as spears, hooks and
harpoons were wiped with
the plant to remove scent,
and the plants were put
under hats for the fragrance.
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Bruce Barnes directs
Flora ID, producing plant
ID software, found at
fl ora-id.org. Reach him at
fl ora.id@wtechlink.us.
COMMUNITY BRIEFING
Margaret A. Johnson
Hermiston
Jan. 30, 1933 — Feb. 24, 2021
It is with great sadness the family of
Margaret loved playing games like
Margaret A. Johnson announces
Hearts, Spades, Yahtzee, Thurs-
her passing in February 2021, in
day night bingo games at the
Hermiston, Oregon.
temple, gambling at casinos,
Margaret was born in Des
watching golf, traveling, and
Moines, Iowa, in January 1933 to
listening to country music.
Rowland and Louise Fogarty Sr.
Margaret was a long-time resi-
Margaret graduated from John
dent of Newbury Park (Conejo
Valley), California, and retired in
Marshall High School in 1951
and from Emily Griffi th Techni-
Hermiston, Oregon, several years
cal College in 1953.
ago. Margaret was loved and will
Margaret is survived by her
be deeply missed by all the lives
Johnson
daughters Virginia, Kathryn and
she has touched.
Donna, as well as many nieces,
A private burial will be held.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston,
nephews, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in Oregon, is in care of arrangements. Please
death by her husband, Robert Johnson, and share memories of Margaret with her family
at www.burnsmortusryhermiston.com.
daughter Melinda Oliver.
DEATH NOTICES
Richard R. ‘Rich’ Barton
Hermiston
May 9, 1948 — July 21, 2021
Richard R. “Rich” Barton, 73, of Hermiston, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home.
He was born May 9, 1948, in Albany. Services are pending with Burns Mortuary of Herm-
iston. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Michael L. Jones
Cruise Control
revs up Music in
the Park
IRRIGON — A hard
drivin’ rock ʼn’ roll sound
along with softer melo-
dies are featured as Cruise
Control gets set to perform
at Music in the Park.
The Tri-Cities band
will crank out tunes from
the 1950s through the ’80s
Monday, July 26, at 7 p.m.
at Irrigon Marina Park situ-
ated on the Columbia River at
430 N.E. Eighth St., Irrigon.
There is no admission charge.
Audience members are
invited to to tap their toes,
dance or just sing along.
From time-to-time, the
band provides an open mic
for people in the audience to
display their talents or fulfi ll
their dream of singing with
a rock band. Also, the band
is versatile and often takes
requests from the era they
cover.
People are encouraged to
bring a blanket or lawn chair
and a picnic and beverages to
enjoy while listening to the
music. There is no admission
charge.
The outdoor concert
series season fi nale on Aug.
5 features Cale Moon, an
up-and-coming Nashville
recording artist who hails
from Benton City, Wash-
ington. For questions, call
Donna at 541-922-3197.
Virtual workshop
highlights stress
reduction
HERMISTON — People
are encouraged to address
their stress before it’s too late.
Managing stress can add
years to your life. Good Shep-
herd Health Care System is
off ering a free workshop that
will address such topics as
stress management, mindful-
ness, meditation, and more.
Participants will learn how
stress impacts their body,
how to avoid stress triggers,
and techniques to reduce
stress.
The free virtual event
is Tuesday, July 27, from
2-3 p.m. To register, visit
www.eventbrite.com. For
questions, call 541-667-3509.
Free Methodist
Church sets sail
with Bible school
PENDLETON — Chil-
dren entering fi rst through
sixth grades are invited to
participate in a two-day vaca-
tion Bible school at the Pend-
leton Free Methodist Church.
Wit h a t he m e of
“Anchored: Deepening Faith
in God,” children will partic-
ipate in a variety of activi-
ties to learn more about their
faith. The sessions are Friday,
July 30, from 3-5:30 p.m.
and Saturday, July 31, from
9-11:30 a.m. They will be at
the church, 1711 S.W. 44th
St., Pendleton.
Registration is open via
www.pendfmc.org/events/
vbs. Children do not have to
attend the church to partic-
ipate in the sessions. For
questions, contact Kammi
Townsend at 541-276-6015
or kammit@pendfmc.org.
— EO Media Group
Mission
July 21, 2021
Michael L. Jones, 62, of Mission, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Boise. Dressing
services were held Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at Burns Mortuary, Pendleton. Washat service
followed at 7 p.m. at the Agency Longhouse. The Final Seven will begin Saturday, July 24,
at 7 a.m. in the Agency Longhouse, followed by burial at Agency Cemetery. Burns Mortu-
ary of Pendleton is in charge of arrangements.
Jim Rackley
Gresham
Oct. 8, 1945 — July 22, 2021
Summer
Savings
Former Pendleton resident Jim Rackley, 75, of Gresham, died Thursday, July 22, 2021,
in Gresham. He was born Oct. 8, 1945. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Sept. 4,
at 1 p.m. at the Pendleton Eagles Lodge.
Doris Irene Rhoads
Weston
June 4, 1930 — July 21, 2021
Doris Irene Rhoads, 91, of Weston, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home. She
was born June 4, 1930. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, of Milton-Freewater, is in care
of arrangements.
Darl L. Wallace
College Place
March 31, 1938 — July 16, 2021
Darl L. Wallace, 83, of College Place, died Friday, July 16, 2021, in Walla Walla. He
was born March 31, 1938. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, of Milton-Freewater, is in care
of arrangements.
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JULY 15, 2021
WART — Renata A. and Travis P. Wart of Stanfi eld: a boy, Leland Oliver Wart.
JULY 16, 2021
HERNANDEZ — Alison M. and Steven S. Hernandez of Pendleton: a girl, Kinsley Lora Lee
Hernandez.
STRASSER — Adrian Angliin and Andy Strasser of Milton-Freewater: a boy, Wyatt David Strasser.
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
JULY 13, 2021
CASON — Savannah Diaz and Ryan Cason of Stanfi eld: a boy, Luca Franklin Cason.
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