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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016
COMING EVENTS
Mid December editions feature holiday
events and local impacts of war efforts
Hermiston Herald
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m. Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E Gladys Ave,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12
p.m. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6
for others. Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfield (541-449-1332).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
THURSDAY, DEC. 15
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6-10 p.m. 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. The Arc
Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-7615).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m. Cost is $4 for seniors
55 and over or $5 for adults.
Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St., Boardman (541-481-
3257).
FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Enjoy light refreshments, listen to
some favorite oldies or join in the
jam session. All ages welcome.
Brookedale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
(541-567-3141).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m. Costs $3.50 for seniors
over 50, $4 for adults under
50, $1 for children 10 and over,
$3 for Meals on Wheels. Extra
50 cents for utensils/dishes.
Transportation arranged by
donation. Thrift Store open 8:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-3582).
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m.
For children from birth to age 4.
Boardman Public Library, 200
S. Main St., Boardman (541-481-
2665).
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m. Echo
Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza,
Echo (541-376-8411).
THE STORY OF EBENEZER SCROOGE:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 6 p.m.
The classic tale of a miser’s
redemption will be performed
by the Traveling Lantern Theatre
Company. Enjoy crafts, cookie
decorating and letters to Santa
following the performance.
Free. Stanfield Public LIbrary,
180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield (Cecili
Longhorn 541-449-1254).
25 years ago
• Hermiston City Manager Ed
Brookshier announced the hiring of
Grant Asher as police chief to succeed
Bob Shannon, who retired Jun 28, 1991.
Asher was hired to oversee a 22-person
department, including 16 office and
six dispatchers. Asher started with
the department in 1966. “The city has
changed a lot since he started in 1966.
It now has 10,000 people, plenty of
convenience stores and the sidewalks
don’t roll up at dusk,” according to the
front page article.
• Construction has started on a new
freeway interchange on Interstate 84.
The project, about seven miles east of
Boardman, would allow freeway access
to Paterson Ferry Road.
• Plans were announced for the
proposed construction of a new food
processing plant in Boardman at the
Port of Morrow. A company called
Boardman Foods plans to build a 10,000
square-foot processing plant for frozen
and fresh onions, which would employ
about 60 people with an annual payroll
of about $750,000. The company said it
selected Boardman due to its proximity
to farming, transportation services and
pro-business attitude.
• A $7 million fish hatchery has
started raising 1 million Umatilla River
spring chinook salmon. The new facility,
near the Irrigon fish hatchery, is co-
managed by the Confederated Tribes of
the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife and
the Bonneville Power Administration.
Ground was broken on the facility in
May 1990.
• In Sports, an early-season
Intermountain Conference meeting
between the Hermiston and Pendleton
girls basketball teams was previewed.
Both teams were off to 4-1 starts and
remained undefeated in league play. The
Bucks went on to win the contest, 83-47.
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT
COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m. Materials
provided. Bring snacks to share.
Irrigon Public Library, 490 N.E.
Main St., Irrigon (541-922-0138).
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m. Stanfield Public Library, 180
W. Coe Ave., Stanfield (541-449-
1254).
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21
TUESDAY, DEC. 20
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m. Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E Gladys Ave,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12
p.m. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6
for others. Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfield (541-449-1332).
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
BINGO, 5 p.m. Doors open at 5
p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone welcome. Hermiston
Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston (541-567-3582).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m. Cost is $4 for seniors
55 and over or $5 for adults.
Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St., Boardman (541-481-
99 years ago
HERALD ARCHIVES
An advertisement from the Dec. 11, 1941 issue of the
Hermiston Herald touts Chevy trucks at Hermiston
Auto Co. (the precursor to Sherrell Chevrolet) for farms
businesses and national defense, just four days after the
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor drew the United States
into World War II.
50 years ago
75 years ago
DEC. 15, 1966
• E. Lynch, business manager for Moore
and Ripley Rexall Drug, announced plans
to rebuild the Main Street store, which was
destroyed by fire Dec. 5. “Preference will be
give to the site at 131 Main, which the store
occupied for many years prior to the fire
…” The drug store was operating out of a
temporary location at 246 E. Main after the
fire, which also damaged the Pacific Power
and Light building, but fire did not spread to
other adjacent buildings like the Hermiston
Hotel (where Banner Bank is now located)
or the Pheasant Cafe.
• More entries were sought for the annual
Christmas lighting contest for the Chamber
of Commerce. Categories include residential
outside, residential window, commercial
and church displays.
• An ad in the issue announced that A&W
Root Beer Drive-In would be closing for the
winter season on Dec. 18. Duane and Olga
Alexander wished customers a very merry
Christmas, a happy new year. “We are
looking forward to serving you again in 1967.”
• In sports, the Echo Cougars defeated
Umapine, 67-55 in the Umatilla-Morrow league
opener in basketball. Joe Rosenberg let the
Cougars with 30 points and 9 rebounds.
• A feature in the society section of the
paper, called “New Residents” welcomed
eight new families to the area, including
“Mr. and Mrs. Jason E Long from Richey,
Mont., who have purchased the Snappy
Shack Cafe.”
DEC. 11, 1941
• “These United States are in another
World War. This fact was brought home
by a sudden, brutal attack by Japanese
bombers on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu last
Sunday morning. Without warning, without
declaration and without any thought of fair
play, a country which the United States has
befriended and aided in recent years, struck
while our backs were turned.”
• Several items in the issue related to
the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor and
the country’s entrance into World War II,
including a small story with the headline
“Charles Hodge Jr. at Pearl Harbor.” The
story says Charles Hodge Sr. and his wife
were anxiously awaiting word about their
son who was stationed at Pearl Harbor
aboard the U.S.S. Henley.
• The annual Christmas lighting contest
sponsored by the Hermiston Garden Club
was canceled for the year, according to
club president Mrs. F.B. Belt. “Due to war
conditions it is felt that money usually spent
in this project should go toward Red Cross
and other war funds.”
• The editorial in that week’s issue
called on farmers to keep up agriculture
production. “The men at the fighting front
will have to be fed and fed well, and a
larger army in the fields of war materials
and equipment will be taken from ranch
and factory to supply the needs of battling
legions.”
• The editorial also addresses the state of
DEC. 15, 1917
• News in the Dec. 15, 1917 edition
of the Hermiston Herald was largely
dominated by the U.S. involvement in
another war, World War I. A front page
story urged residents to write to young
men in uniform, serving in the armed
forces. A list of 28 names, many with
addresses for ships, military bases and
training schools accompanied the article
under the headline “Write These Boys a
Christmas Letter.”
• The front page also featured the full
proclamation by Mayor F.C. McKenzie of
Hermiston calling on all citizens to join
the Red Cross. “Every man and woman
in Hermiston must become a member of
the American Red Cross during the week
named (Dec. 17-24) to fulfill this patriotic
obligation.”
• There were also calls for farmers, rural
and city residents to raise poultry for the
coming year, seeking to double poultry
production.
• “To prevent the hording of sugar by
short sighted or unpatriotic individuals,
Acting Federal Feed Administrator W. K.
Newell has issued instruction to all the retail
grocers of Oregon, restricting the sale of
sugar.”
• An ad by Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co.
said that due to government requests to
conserve freight cars for the transport of
necessary commodities, “we have deemed
it advisable to depart from our usual
custom of shipping in Christmas trees.” The
ad goes on to say it trusts that friends of the
business will approve.
Editor’s note: We are
missing bound copies of
the 1916 editions of the
Hermiston Herald. If
anyone is aware of where
a copy of that book can
be found, please contact
us at editor@hermiston-
herald.com or by calling
541-567-6457.
STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m. Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
VFW BINGO, 6 p.m. Doors open at
6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.
Everyone welcome. Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston
(541-567-6219).
SATURDAY, DEC. 24
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE,
6 p.m. Candlelight and
communion worship service for
the whole family. Sign language
interpretation available; contact
the church to make reservations.
Hermiston Church of the
Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston (Gabrielle Fritz 541-
567-3677).
SUNDAY, DEC. 25
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER,
1-4 p.m. Free traditional
Christmas meal features ham
(and limited turkey) and all the
fixings. For meal delivery or a
ride, call 541-567-3013 through
Friday, Dec. 23. On Christmas, call
the senior center at 541-567-3582.
To volunteer, call 541-303-5886.
Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston (541-
303-5886).
FIDDLER’S NIGHT, 2 p.m. Join
the jam session or just listen.
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
(541-567-3141).
TUESDAY, DEC. 27
BINGO, 5 p.m. Doors open at 5
p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone welcome. Hermiston
Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston (541-567-3582).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m. Cost is $4 for seniors
55 and over or $5 for adults.
Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St., Boardman (541-481-
3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m. Costs $3.50 for seniors
over 50, $4 for adults under
50, $1 for children 10 and over,
$3 for Meals on Wheels. Extra
50 cents for utensils/dishes.
Transportation arranged by
donation. Thrift Store open 8:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-3582).
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES
ADULT COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m.
Materials provided. Bring
snacks to share. Irrigon Public
Library, 490 N.E. Main St.,
Irrigon (541-922-0138).
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m.
Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe
Ave., Stanfield (541-449-1254).
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28
VFW BINGO, 6 p.m. Doors open at
6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.
Everyone welcome. Hermiston
VFW, 45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston
(541-567-6219).
“SHEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE” KIDS’
CHRISTMAS DRAMA, 10:30 a.m.
Everyone welcome. Hermiston
Church of the Nazarene, 1520
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston
(Gabrielle Fritz 541-567-3677).
storage.”
FROM THE DEC. 17, 1991 ISSUE OF THE
HERMISTON HERALD:
STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m. Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
SUNDAY, DEC. 18
readiness at the Umatilla Ordnance Depot,
which is “fortunately ready and powder for
units stationed from the Aleutian Islands to
San Francisco will be available. With a hard
driving force and favorable circumstances
1,000 igloos are in completed condition for
A look back at this
week in history as report-
ed in the archives of the
Hermiston Herald.
3257).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m. Costs $3.50 for seniors
over 50, $4 for adults under
50, $1 for children 10 and over,
$3 for Meals on Wheels. Extra
50 cents for utensils/dishes.
Transportation arranged by
donation. Thrift Store open 8:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-3582).
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 10 a.m.-2
p.m. Free craft projects for
children in 5th grade and
younger. Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza,
Echo (541-376-8411).
HERMISTON HISTORY
TEEN ORNAMENT HUNT, 11 a.m.-4
p.m. Drop by and find all 10
ornaments and win a prize.
Teens only. Free. Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
6-10 p.m. 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. The Arc
Building, 215 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-7615).
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m. Cost is $4 for seniors
55 and over or $5 for adults.
Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St., Boardman (541-481-
3257).
FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Enjoy light refreshments, listen to
some favorite oldies or join in the
jam session. All ages welcome.
Brookedale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
(541-567-3141).
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m. Costs $3.50 for seniors
over 50, $4 for adults under
50, $1 for children 10 and over,
$3 for Meals on Wheels. Extra
50 cents for utensils/dishes.
Transportation arranged by
donation. Thrift Store open 8:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-3582).
FRIDAY, DEC. 23
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m. Echo
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
O R
ORDER
YOUR HOLIDAY
CENTERPIECES EARLY!
Flowers • Candles • Jewelry
Plants • Balloons & More!
Put a smile on the heart with
the power of flowers.
HWY 395, HERMISTON
541-567-4305
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm • Sun 12pm-5am
www.cottagefl owersonline.com
THURSDAY, DEC. 22
Introducing
Tiffany Nickerson
Healthy Fridays
PA-C, Family Medicine
First & Third Friday of each month
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Happy Kids,
Healthy Smiles,
For a Lifetime!
Tiffany Nickerson earned her Masters
of Science in Physician Assistant
Studies from Idaho State University in
Meridian, Idaho. She enjoys reading,
gardening, watching movies, and
spending time with family.
Now accepting new patients.
GSMC Conference Center 7
(by Education Department)
Mirasol Family
Health Center
Fast 8-10 hours prior to blood draw for cholesterol check.
Information or to register
call (541) 667-3509
or email
healthinfo@gshealth.org
www.gshealth.org
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m.
For children from birth to age 4.
Boardman Public Library, 200 S.
Main St., Boardman (541-481-2665).
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12
p.m. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6
for others. Stanfield Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfield (541-449-1332).
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS, 11 a.m.-12
p.m. Free blood pressure checks
and health information at the
Hermiston and Stanfield senior
centers to encourage everyone
to know their blood pressure
numbers. Take advantage of the
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
FREE health screenings and health coaching:
Blood pressure checks, weigh-ins, body mass
index, cholesterol and glucose.
Free Flu Shots, All Ages!
free checks to lower your risk of
stroke and heart attack. Open
to everyone. Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave,
Hermiston (541-667-3509).
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m. Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E Gladys Ave,
Hermiston (541-567-2882).
1060 W. Elm St., Ste 115, Hermiston, OR
(across from Good Shepherd Medical Center)
541-289-5433
www.hermistonkidsdentist.com
589 Northwest 11th Street
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 567-1717
www.yvfwc.org