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About Hermiston herald. (Hermiston, Or.) 1994-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 2016)
COMING EVENTS A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman (541-481- 3257). WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 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). 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). THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 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. 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). 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 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). 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, DECEMBER 23 STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m. Echo Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza, Echo (541-376-8411). 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). WELCOME SANTA DRIVE, 6:30 p.m. Santa will make his way down Main Street to the SAGE Center, where he will pose for photos and give out candy canes and small gifts (first come, first served). Businesses are encouraged to decorate a float and join the parade; contact SECO Pallets for more info. Main Street, Main Street, Boardman (541-303-3221). SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 420 S.W. Locust Road, Boardman (Pastor Colin Brown 541-481- 6132). 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. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston (Gabrielle Fritz 541- 567-3677). SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP DINNER, 12:30-3:30 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, DECEMBER 27 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). 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). 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). 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). PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11 a.m. Stanfield Public Library, 180 W. Coe Ave., Stanfield (541-449- 1254). 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). WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS, 10-10:45 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). 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). 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). STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m. Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston (541-567-2882). HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12 p.m. Costs $3.50 for seniors THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 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 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). HERMISTON HISTORY Council films meetings for cable broadcast on this week in history in 1991 25 years ago DECEMBER 24, 1991 • Season passes for Hermiston High School athletics went on sale at the high school office for the 1991-92 school year for $50 for single and $65 for a family. • Scott Lemon, owner of Canned Food Grocery Out- let, and his son enjoyed Lit- tle League T-Ball so much that Lemon decided to do a fundraiser for the program. He is donating two grocery shopping sprees, a color television and a BMX bicy- cle as prizes. Tickets were sold for $1 each. People were able to buy a ticket for a chance to win the priz- es, but a stub on the ticket is worth $1 in goods from his store. The winner of this fundraiser will be drawn during halftime of the Blaz- er Alumni game March 1. • Hermiston is one step closer to adding another fire engine to its fleet, but don’t expect to see a shiny new truck racing through town with siren blazing any time soon. Officials from the Hermiston Rural Fire Protection District and city fire department opened bids for a new truck Dec. 24 at City Hall. • Pioneer Humane Soci- ety has been newly revived. A local non-profit organiza- tion for the care of animals was reformed. Membership cost is $15 per family to join. • Smile your honor, you’re on candid camera. Hermiston Mayor Frank Harkenrider and his eight colleagues on the City Council are joining the technology age with the televising of their meetings. The viewing will not be seen live. Live broadcasts will be attempted at a later date. 50 years ago DECEMBER 1966 • Hermiston is aglow with yuletide decorations for the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas lighting contest. Ingenuity, originality and artistry were evident in the displays. Winners were: Residential outside, first prize of $25, Richard Sherrell at 330 McKenzie Drive; second prize of $15, Mrs. Frank Harkenrider, 935 S. First St. Residential window: First, Mrs. H.A. May, 1083 W. Highland; second Mrs. Myron McKinnis, 130 N.W. 11th Street. they received prizes of $25 and $15, re- spectively. Commercial: First prize of $25, Sherrell Chevrolet; second prize of $15, Kimsey’s Men’s wear. • When Moore and Rip- ley Drug had its fire sev- eral weeks ago, a number of employees wondered what they would do until the store was rebuilt. The Christmas spirit prevailed in Hermiston; several stores — Hermiston Drug, Herm- iston Variety-Burnham’s and others — lent a hand, giving employment to those without. • A race track for the Hermiston area is being developed by Charlie Kik and business associates in the Charlestown area, west of the Hermiston-McNary highway, north of the boat shop. Kik started work on leveling the track a week earlier and is planning to open the track in the spring for racing of stock cars, hard tops and hot-rods, as well as other types of rac- ing on the asphalt surface. • Boy Scout Troop 654 held its annual Christmas party at the First Christian Church. Following their gift exchange, Scoutmas- ter George Bennett showed slides from his recent trip to Hawaii, where he par- HERALD FILE PHOTO Ed Brookshier (right), Hermiston city manager, tests a video camera at City Hall while Diane Dickey, and executive with United Artists Cable, makes adjustments in this file photo from Dec. 24, 1991. Brookshier was helping the cable company make preparations for the video taping of City Council meetings to later be shown on the local cable public access channel. ticipated in the December 7 observance of Pearl Har- bor Day as one of the Pearl Harbor survivors. 75 years ago DECEMBER 1941 • A request to the tele- phone-using public to “lend us a hand” over the holi- day season by not sending greetings by long distance telephone was made to- day by R.V. McGee of the Pacific Telephone & Tele- graph Company. “Our lines are carrying a tremendous volume of calls in the last few days the greatest num- ber in history,” Mr. McGee said pointing out that it was necessary, of course, that in all instances the lines will readily be available for tele- phone calls important to de- fense since the U.S. entered World War II “We want the public to know that we are meeting this emergency with everything we have,” he said, “and that we deeply appreciate the public’s con- siderate thoughtfulness.” • The movies are now at the Hermiston Auditori- um. Two good shows each week. Wednesday and Sat- urday evenings. • Frank Reeder, a guard stationed at the butte north- west of Hermiston, has issued an order for all per- sons to remain off the butte until further notice. Due to war activities, similar or- ders are in effect in other localities where water sys- tems are located. • Monday set an all-time high in letter canceling at the local post office, ac- Giving the Gift of Extra Space For the Holidays! Holiday Special! 20% Off Solar Shades ! Offer Expires: 12/31/16 FREE Estimates! 541-720-0772 102 E Columbia Dr. Kennewick, WA 99336 cording to Postmaster W.E. Logan, when 7,200 letters were sent through the ma- chine. A total of 6,300 let- ters were canceled Saturday for what was thought to be extremely high, but Mon- day surpassed this figure. It has been estimated that this year’s holiday business, incoming and outgoing, is approximately three to four times as much as in former years. Mr. Logan’s office force is working at top speed in the cramped build- ing to give the best service possible. • The Eager Beaters 4-H Club met at the home of Nancy Cave. After Nonda Naff called the meeting to order and Janet Langen- walter led the pledges and Jane Jackson had read the minutes and called roll, our junior leader, Ann Fowler gave a quiz. She will give another quiz over paste cookery and frozen vege- tables. Nancy demonstrated banana bread. Cookies, ba- nana bread and punch were served for refreshments. 99 years ago DECEMBER 1917 • H.J. Stillings, breeder of pure-bred Poland-Chi- na hogs, this week sold a boar to Henry Buholts, who came from Pilot Rock to purchase the animal, for which he paid $40. The mate to that hog was sold last week and shipped to Dayton, Wash., bringing $50. Mr. Stillings says the demand for pure-bred Po- Merry Christmas! Patio Rooms Sunrooms · Pergolas Patio Covers · Solar & Drop Shades · Awnings & More! Visit our website for showroom hours www.mybackyardbydesign.com land China stock has been the best he has ever wit- nessed at this time of the year. • The new 1918 calen- dars are arriving and are being distributed to cus- tomers by some of the busi- ness houses in this city. The most unique and useful so far seen among them is now bearing the name of the lo- cal meat market and gro- cery. Besides the calendar part it has swinging hooks on which to place and hang spools of thread, scissors, etc., and in the center of all these contrivances sets a pin cushion. These little ap- pliances certainly make the calendar useful for house- hold use, and as a result there is a rush for them by the ladies. • The town girls beat the high school girls in the dou- ble-header basketball game and the high school boys defeated the town boys. • H.D. Newell, head of the government recla- mation service, has the distinction of having pur- chased the first war saving certificate after they were put on sale in this city, and John Mack, son of the local druggist, bought the initial thrift stamp. • The regular meeting of the Hermiston volunteer fire department was not very well attended. This apparent lack of interest should not be progressive in a town like Hermiston, and an effort is to be made to reverse this condition and have representative meetings hereafter. 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