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COMMUNITY Saturday, August 21, 2021 Orchids in the Blues should be left alone BRUCE BARNES BLOOMIN’ BLUES Bruce Barnes/Contributed Photo White bog orchid, Plantanthera dilatata leucostachys. Name: White bog orchid Scientific name: Plantanthera dilatata White bog orchid grows in wet or boggy places, in open or shaded areas. It is found from Alaska to California, to Wyoming, Utah and Arizona. It is classified into two forms, subspecies leucostachys (pictured here) and subspe- cies dilatata. Subspecies leucostachys has a spur that is 1.5 times as long as its lip; subspecies dilatata has a spur that is about the same length as its lip. In the Blues, if the flowers are pure white, the plant is one or the other of two forms of this species. This plant is generally between one to three feet tall when in bloom. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves through- out, but the leaves are mostly hidden by the flowers, so only the lower leaves are noticed. The flowering part of the stem is often up to two feet long or more. In spring when the plant starts to bloom it is often standing in water and hard to reach. Each flower has an upper hood formed by one upper sepal and two upper petals. Two lateral sepals form wing-like sides of the blossom. At the front is a drooping lip, and there is a long, slender, tube-like spur at the back. As with all orchids in the Blues, these are disappearing; they die if picked, and transplanting won’t work. Medicinal uses for the plant by vari- ous Indian tribes have included treat- ing urinary problems, as a treatment for joint and muscle aches, and as a disinfec- tant with a wash or sweat bath. One tribe considered the leaves to be poisonous. Other uses include using a wash as a good luck charm. Where to find: Look in wet, boggy places in late spring. ——— Bruce Barnes directs Flora ID, producing plant ID software, found at http://flora-id.org. Reach him at flora. id@wtechlink.us. East Oregonian A7 Mary Lou and Dante Daltoso celebrate 60th anniversary Contributed Photo Mary Lou and Dante Daltoso of Boardman celebrated their 60th anniversary Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. Mary Lou, from Butte, Montana, and Dante, from Walla Walla, met at the University of Portland. They have six children, 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. COMMUNITY BRIEFING Jeep convoy honors Jason Post UMATILLA COUNTY — A Jeep convoy recog- nizing the service of the late Jason Post of Umatilla County Parole and Proba- tion will take place Saturday, Aug. 21. The Jeepers Back the Blue Foundation has identified the Post family as one of its beneficiaries. The foundation raises money for the families of fallen or seriously injured law enforcement officers and for scholarships for their chil- dren. Post, who began his career in 2010 as a reserve officer for the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, died as the result of a June 5 rafting accident in Wallowa County. He left behind his wife, Rosanna, and young daughter, Dalilah, who will turn 1 in September. The convoy will gather at the Stafford Hansell Govern- ment Center, 915 S.E. Colum- bia Drive in Hermiston. It will depart from there at noon and travel to the Pend- leton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. A short cere- mony and check presentation to the Post family is set for 1 p.m. For additional details about the event, search www. facebook.com/jeepersback- theblueevent. For more about the efforts of Jeepers Back the Blue, visit www.jeepers- backtheblue.org. Free class features balloon animals HERMISTON — A class on how to twist and make balloon animals is being offered free of charge in Hermiston. The session is Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. All ages are welcome. Participants will have a chance to win a free begin- ner’s kit. Those who become proficient are invited to join the CityFest crew to make balloons on Aug. 28 during the Greater Hermiston City- Fest with Andrew Palau. Although the class is free, those planning to attend need to register in advance. A link to register is available at www.hermiston.or.us/parks- rec or www.facebook.com/ hermistonrec. For questions, call 541-667-5018. Pendleton Friends of the Library cancels book sale PENDLETON — The Pendleton Friends of the Library announced on its Facebook page Tuesday, Aug. 17, it was canceling its annual book sale. Sean Degan, president of the nonprofit, stated the reason is the major surge in COVID-19 cases and the age and health of many of its volunteers. “The health of our volun- teers and also of the public Billed as the best three- 5510 or info@hermiston- Gunter, Carter Habig, Bruce Hernandez, Jessica Hitzman, day racing event in the raceway.com. Pacific Northwest, the action Brittney Jackson, Katelen kicks off Friday, Sept. 3, and Johnson, Enes Kaplanovic, runs through Sunday, Sept. EOU announces Drew Lunny, Jeneal Merri- 5. The gates open nightly spring dean’s list man, Clarissa Nitz, Joseph O’Rourke, Kacey Robbins, at 5 p.m., with a fan fest at 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m. LA GRANDE — Eastern Adriana Ruiz, Johnathan Speedy’s Grill will be open Oregon University named Stuvland and Kelsey Wolf. to help fans refuel with food 556 students to the dean’s Stanfield: Jade Martinez. and drinks. The raceway is at list for the 2021 spring term. Umatilla: Rachelle Nycz. 81236 N. Highway 395. Qualifying students achieve Weston: Brittany McGill. The Prolate Models 100, and maintain a grade point Those planning to attend hobby stocks and Hornets average of 3.5 or higher on are encouraged to purchase on the Roval highlight Sept. a 4.0 scale while completing tickets in advance via www. 3; while the Speed Tour a minimum of 12 hours of hermistonraceway.com. For Wing Sprint Cars, WESCO graded EOU coursework. questions, contact 509-845- Wing Sprint Cars, the Speed Adams: April Martinez. 5510 or info@hermiston- Athena: Megan Phillips raceway.com. Tour Modifieds and Hornets are featured on Sept. 4 and and Malinda Swafford. Sept. 5 includes the North- Boardman: Veronica west Super Late Model Alvarez Frias, Yisel Amaya Pendleton natives Series-Street Stocks, INEX and Daniel Puerta. earn BSN degrees Jeepers Back the Blue/Contributed Photo Regional Legends Qualifier, Echo: Kaden Clark and Jason and Rosanna Post are pictured with their daughter, the Local Legends Cham- Michael Fisher. MCMI N N VILLE — Dalilah. The Jeepers Back the Blue Foundation is presenting pionship, and local racing Greggory Dallas and Joseph Helix: Joao Pedrosa. a check to Post’s widow and daughter on Saturday, Aug. 21, action with mini stocks, Heppner: Hunter Nich- Dallas, both of Pendleton, 2021, at the Pendleton Convention Center. were among 70 graduates street stocks and JR late ols. models. Hermiston: Vanessa at Linfield University-Good is paramount,” according to the event that are designed to Special three-day passes Ambriz Mendoza, Lara Samaritan School of Nurs- the statement. “We apolo- share the love of Jesus with are available from $50-$130. Arriola, Jiliane Dawson, ing’s inaugural hooding gize for any inconvenience key groups of people in the Also, tickets for individual Giovanni Gallardo, Callie and pinning ceremony held this may cause, but the community. Details about nights can be purchased; Ann Hoeft, Andrew James, Friday, Aug. 20, at the univer- number of cases seems to be those activities are available Sept. 3 tickets for adults are Isaac Lambert, Jaime Madri- sity’s Portland campus. $20; students/seniors/mili- gal, Edgar Navarrete Ruiz, Each was awarded a increasing weekly.” on the event website. Degan also stated Pend- For more information, tary are $15 and a family Cecia Palacios, Mario Rodri- bachelor’s degree in nursing. leton Friends of the Library including how to get involved pass is $50 (for two adults guez, Ashley Seibel, Monica looks forward to seeing the or provide support, visit www. and three youths), and Sept. Smith, Elsy Spears, Emily public at the book sale next cityfest.org. For questions, 4-5 tickets cost $5 more than Wadkins, Kalee Walchli, Robles earns year, Aug. 25-27. email info@cityfest.org or Sept. 3 prices. Also, people Luke Walchli, Ericka Wells bachelor’s degree call Corp at 541-720-3859. 21 and older can purchase and Courtney Wheeler. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Roy VIP patio seating next to Irrigon: Kimberly Rent- Faith-based Speedy’s Bar (the cost is in eria Montes. Robles of Umatilla was one Raceway gears addition to the regular ticket Meacham: Stefa n ie of 455 undergraduate and festival features price) for the best seats in the Buckley. graduate students earning up for holiday house — the tables, which Milton-Freewater: Eli degrees during Missouri Andrew Palau seats up to six people for Garlitz, Brianna Hernandez, Western State University’s weekend event HERMISTON — The $100-$150. Kara Hoel, Giselle Lopez spring 2021 commencement HERMISTON — Race Those planning to attend De Loera, Noah Pratton exercises. He r m i s t o n - a r e a f a it h Robles earned a bachelor’s community has teamed up fans can start getting revved are encouraged to purchase Mckenna Stallings, Amanda with Portland-based Luis up for the Labor Day Spec- tickets in advance via www. Stewart and Michael Watts. of science degree in applied Palau Association to present tacular at the Hermiston hermistonraceway.com. For Pend leton: Ca r issa computer technology. questions, contact 509-845- Cooley, Jacob Gau, Aimee —EO Media Group the Greater Hermiston City- Raceway. Fest with Andrew Palau. After more than 18 months of planning, the free non-de- nominational event is Satur- day, Aug. 28, from 3:30- 9:30 p.m. at Butte Park, 1210 N.W. Seventh St., Hermiston. It features The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission is seeking a dynamic, music, action sports, youth Palau high-level strategic thinker, a great spokesperson, and an effective activities and multiple opportunities manager to serve as its Executive Director. to hear about Jesus Christ, including from global evan- gelist Andrew Palau. He is Help guide the organization tasked to provide technical assistance and the author of “The Secret Life of a Fool: One Man’s coordinate the fisheries management responsibilities of its four Journey from Shame to member tribes—the Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Nez Perce. Grace.” The festival also includes performances by contemporary Christian music artists Danny Gokey, Be a part of the tribal effort to put fish back in the rivers We Are Messengers, George and protect the watersheds where they live. Moss and Marisol Park. “We’re all feeling the sense that the time is right for us to be gathering together in To see complete position details, visit: this kind of way,” Palau said. www.critfc.org/executive The event features a part- nership with more than 60 area churches as well as Position closes August 31. contributions from local businesses, foundations and individuals. Mary Corp and Phil Hamm, local organizing committee co-chairs, said COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION Hermiston has never expe- YAK AMA · UMATILLA · WARM SPRINGS · NEZ PER CE rienced a festival of this type and scale. Por tland, Oregon · www.critfc.org · (503) 238-0667 In addition to the one-day festival, there are multiple outreach events leading up to Have executive leadership experience and a commitment to restoring salmon and protecting tribal treaty fishing rights?
