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Umatilla citizens honored
Saturday banquet
recognizes police,
school, business
and civic leaders
BY SEAN HART
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Past Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
President Roak RenEyck, left, presents one of two Citizen of
the Year awards to Judy Simmons Saturday at the Umatilla
Distinguished Citizens Award Banquet.
SEAN HART PHOTO
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce, Umatilla Police Department and Umatilla School District
recognized the efforts of community members at the Distinguished Citizen Award Banquet
Saturday. Pictured are, back row, from left, chamber George Alan Curtis Creative Spirit Award
winner Joe Franell, UPD Employee of the Year Steve Vandever, chamber Business of the Year
G&J Dairy Freeze owner Graig Gunsolley; front row, from left, USD Bridge Builder Award
winner Tina Ridings, UPD Volunteer of the Year Elaine Ramos and USD Bridge Builder Award
winner Corinne Funderburk.
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Past Umatilla Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Pres-
ident Roak RenEyck, left, presents one of two Citizen of the
Year awards to Jane Starner Saturday at the Umatilla Distin-
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