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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017
COMING EVENTS • HISTORY
HERMISTON HISTORY
Hermiston History is
a regular Hermiston Her-
ald feature looking back at
items in the newspaper from
years past. It is compiled by
officer coordinator Shannon
Reed Paxton.
25 Years
JANUARY 21, 1992
The 22nd Annual Great-
er Hermiston Chamber of
Commerce Distinguished
Awards Banquet honored
two of its finest local citi-
zens.
Honored as man and
woman of the year for life-
time achievements were
Tom Davidson, former su-
perintendent of the Oregon
State University Agricul-
tural Experiment Station
and Jaqueline Page, an
office manager and com-
munity activist. Faramand
“Fred” Ziari, a consultant
on water issues, received
honors as business person
of the year.
Also recognized at the
Thompson Hall banquet
were Shawn Worstell, se-
lected educator of the year
by the Hermiston School
District, and JoAn Cald-
well, chosen Altrusan of the
year by the Altrusa Club of
Hermiston.
•••
Medical Advancement
by Hospital replaces scalpel
with laser: By combining
various technologies such
as the laser, fiber optics,
and television, surgeons are
changing the implications of
surgery.
Good Shepherd commu-
nity Hospital has recently
acquired the latest in cos-
metic surgery, a Hexascan.
The device, developed
five years ago by research-
ers from the Department of
Dermatology at the Univer-
sity of Lille, France, was
formally introduced to the
U.S. two years ago.
•••
The Stardust dance
team from Hermiston High
School, consisting of 24
girls and two boys, per-
formed well during a com-
petition in Pendleton.
A number of schools in
the area participated. The
HHS team won first place
overall and first place in the
kicks and showmanship cat-
egories.
Junior Carin Koehne
won the Miss Superstar all-
around award.
The dance team planned
a clinic fundraiser for Febru-
ary 1. The cost is $10, which
includes a T-shirt. All partic-
ipants will dance at halftime
the same day during a HHS
boys basketball game.
•••
50 Years
JANUARY 19, 1967
The Westland bridge
crossing the Umatilla River
is now 80 percent complet-
ed. Gene Palmer says traffic
should be able to cross the
new bridge about Febru-
ary 10, weather permitting.
Paving of Westland Road
from W. 11th Avenue (But-
tercreek Highway) to state
highway 30 will then be
started.
•••
A driver’s license ex-
aminer will be on duty in
Hermiston on Monday, Jan-
uary 23, at the Civic Recre-
ation Center between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., according to an
announcement from the De-
partment of Motor Vehicles
of Oregon.
•••
The 1965-66 biennial
report of the Oregon State
system of Higher Education,
just released, shows that
40,540 Oregonians attended
the public colleges and uni-
versities of the state during
the 1965-66 year.
Of these, 620 students
from Umatilla County were
enrolled in nine institutions
in the state system. A total
of 90 students from Morrow
County were enrolled in the
nine colleges and universi-
ties in the system as well.
75 Years
JANUARY 1, 1942
Hermiston Scouts this
week began a project to
collect all waste paper in
the city to be used for na-
tional defense. The Scouts
ask that any persons having
paper on hand leave it at
any of the following con-
cerns: Farm Bureau Mill,
Hermiston Trading Co., Dr.
F.B. Belt home, Co-op Cold
Storage or Safeway. Anyone
living in the city with large
amounts of paper should
call either 3832 or 3571 to
contact the Scouts who will
pick up the paper.
•••
A special mass meeting
will be held at Stanfield
Monday night, January 26,
at the high school auditori-
um beginning at 7:30. All
residents within the city
limits of Stanfield are asked
to attend. Lloyd Russell
will act as chairman for the
meeting.
At this gathering, pledg-
es for defense bonds and
stamps will be signed.
•••
The Hermiston Bull-
dogs made a valiant stand
in closing minutes of play
at Heppner last Friday but
succumbed to a vicious at-
tack which scored 13 points
in a few minutes to give the
Jeanne Echols turns 90
Hermiston Herald
Longtime Hermiston
resident Jeanne Echols is
joining the ranks as a no-
nagenarian.
Friends and family are
invited to help Echols cel-
ebrate her 90th birthday
Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at
Hermiston Church of the
Nazarene, 1520 W. Or-
chard Ave.
Born Jan. 23, 1927,
in Lincoln, Nebraska,
she moved to California
as a baby and graduated
from high school in 1944
in Orange, California. In
1945, she married Herald
Echols, who had just re-
turned from serving in the
Merchant Marines during
World War II.
Jeanne followed her
husband as he went to
college and pursued a
career in the Army. For
22 years, they moved to
different assignments all
across the United States
and overseas. Jeanne was
often a single parent to
their five children while
Herald served two tours
in Vietnam or was as-
Morrow County team a 38
to 25 triumph. Only two
points separated the two
teams at the beginning of
the fourth quarter, but when
Cullen and Holloman went
out via the foul route, the
Bulldog cause was lost.
The Bulldogs played ex-
cellent ball in the first half
but could not keep up the
pace.
The lineups:
Hermiston - Tiller 5, Wil-
cox 7, Rugg 4, Holloman 3,
Cullen 3, Bucknam 1, Miller
2.
Heppner - Barratt 14,
Skuzeski 9, Snow 3, Pinck-
ney 2, Scrivner 6, Drake 2,
Padberg 2.
•••
The first game of the an-
nual district playoff between
Pendleton, Mac High and
Hermiston will be played
February 16 when Herm-
iston meets Pendleton on
the latter’s court. Pendleton
will play Milton-Freewater
February 17, and Mac High
comes to Hermiston Febru-
ary 18. The best two teams
will meet in a final series
February 20 and 21.
The winner of this play-
off will meet the winner of
The Dalles, Hood River
and Redmond series. This
year finds the western lads
coming to this territory for
Echols-past
signed places his family
couldn’t go.
The couple moved to
Hermiston in 1973 when
Col. Echols was assigned
as commander of the
Umatilla Army Depot.
They remained in Herm-
iston after retirement,
buying a ranch in the
Buttercreek area. Jeanne
became active in the
Methodist church and the
Christian Women’s Club.
An avid seamstress,
Jeanne still sews clothes
and quilts for a mission in
Honduras. She’s also an
accomplished artist and
the series which determines
the entry for the annual state
tournament at Salem.
•••
The Hermiston water
department this week is
adopting an ironclad ruling
which will be strictly en-
forced in the future. During
the past several years this
department has realized that
at times it was difficult for
some citizens to promptly
pay a $3.00 monthly rate.
However, beginning with
the new year the rate has
been reduced to $2.00 but
with the understanding that
“everyone pays.” The new
water master has been given
instructions to cut off a de-
linquent account.
100 Years
JANUARY 20, 1917
Commercial Club to
hold get together meeting:
The new officers of the
commercial club are plan-
ning something besides the
regular meeting for the first
Monday in February. It will
be more along the lines of
the “get together” meet-
ing held in the past and all
who have heard the plan are
greatly in favor of it.
The Hermiston audito-
rium is to be secured to in-
sure room for the big crowd
certain to be out. There will
Echols-now
has always sung in choirs
and played the ukulele
and violin.
Jeanne, though not as
active as she once was, is
still very involved in the
lives of her large family,
which includes children
Kristin Adams of Lake-
side, Kurt Echols of An-
chorage, Mark Echols
of Houston, Jennifer
Diallo of Portland and
Scot Echols of Herm-
iston, 20 grandchildren
and five great-grandchil-
dren. They look forward
to gathering to celebrate
Jeanne’s 90 years of life.
be a program including
three or four short talks,
music, etc. Efforts are be-
ing made to secure a male
quartet for several numbers
and possibly the orchestra.
There is also some thought
of a one or two reel moving
picture comic. At any rate
a splendid program is as-
sured by the committee and
full announcement will be
made next week.
Each lady attending is
requested to bring a lunch
for two. After the program
is complete the lunches
will be sold for 50 cents
per basket. The expenses of
the evening, which will be
very light, will be paid from
the lunch money and all re-
maining will be given to the
neighborhood club to use
on the park improvement.
Hermiston country peo-
ple have always shown a
desire for this sort of gath-
ering where all can get to-
gether for a good time and
become better acquainted.
Besides providing for such
entertainment, the evening
should net a good sum for
the park. The committee
felt all would be willing to
assist in this as it is the only
park being projected at this
time. Last, but not least, it
is hoped the gathering will
create as increased interest
in the Commercial Club
and more clearly emphasize
the fact that it is an organi-
zation working for the good
of the entire Hermiston
country.
•••
Umatilla Mayor Laura
E. Starcher called a special
meeting Wednesday eve-
ning to devise some plan in
which they can cooperate
with other towns between
here and Pendleton to have
the Columbia Highway
come this way as it natu-
rally leads to better roads to
the Columbia River which
means cheaper rates by
boat to ship their grain out.
•••
World Happening of the
week, compiled for busy
readers:
The car shortage is re-
ported from New York as
50 per cent better than it
was in November.
Strikers and the North-
west ship building plant at
Portland have settled their
differences and the men
have gone back to work.
The German govern-
ment, according to an Am-
sterdam dispatch to Reu-
ter’s, has confiscated all the
organ pipes for the use of
government.
Ways and means commit-
tee Democrats met Wednes-
day and informally agreed
on a revenue program em-
bracing a bond issue of
$289,000,000 an increase of
the estate or inheritance tax
to produce $22,000,000 and
an 8 percent tax on excess
profits above 8 percent on
capital of corporation and
partnerships.
Efforts to bring about
harmony between Repub-
licans and Progressives in
New York produced a the
first conspicuous result a
stormy protest from George
W. Perkins and Everett Col-
by, Progressive leaders, that
Republican leaders were
not acting in good faith.
Later a statement declaring
the charges unfounded was
issued by members of the
Republican committee.
Miss Margareta Wash-
ington, a great-grand-niece
of George Washington died
at her home in Philadel-
phia. She had a wide rep-
utation among physicians
and medical schools for her
skill in drawing anatomical
sketches.
The Berlin municipality,
says a Reuter’s correspon-
dent, has announced that,
notwithstanding the unfa-
vorable conditions of pro-
duction, it will be possible
for every citizen to have
one egg daily until January
31.
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 9-10 a.m., Good
Shepherd Wellness Center, 610 N.W.
11th St. (modular behind hospital),
Hermiston. Falls prevention
program for older adults. Space
limited to 15 participants. Free, but
registration is requested. (541-667-
3509)
BABY BOOGIE & TAPPIN’ TODDLERS,
10-10:45 a.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E Gladys Ave,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STORY TIME, 11:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STANFIELD SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12
p.m., Stanfield Community Center,
225 W. Roosevelt, Stanfield. Cost
is $3.50 for seniors, $6 for others.
(541-449-1332)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12
p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100
Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is $4 for
seniors 55 and over or $5 for adults.
(541-481-3257)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12
p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Cost
is $4 for adults, free for children 10
and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels.
Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes.
Bus service to Senior Center by
donation. (541-567-3582)
SENSORY STORY TIME, 12:30 p.m.,
Boardman Public Library, 200 S.
Main St., Boardman. For children
from birth to age 4. (541-481-2665)
favorite oldies or join in the jam
session. All ages welcome. (541-
567-3141)
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hermiston
Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard
Ave., Hermiston. Falls prevention
program for older adults. Free; no
registration needed. (Helena Wolfe
541-561-5443)
HEALTHY FRIDAYS, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,
Good Shepherd Medical Center
conference room 7, 610 N.W. 11th St.,
Hermiston. Free health screenings
including cholesterol, blood
sugar, BMI, blood pressure checks,
weigh-ins and health information.
For cholesterol and glucose tests,
fast 10-12 hours prior to blood draw.
Open to all community members.
(541-667-3509)
THE ARC UMATILLA COUNTY BINGO,
6-10 p.m., The Arc Building, 215
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
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.
(541-567-7615)
GRIEFSHARE MEET-AND-GREET, 6
p.m., First Baptist Church, 200
WIllow Fork Drive, Boardman.
Learn about the new grief support
group meeting Thursdays from
Jan. 26-April 20. Free. (541-481-
9437)
FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980 W.
Highland Ave., Hermiston. Enjoy
light refreshments, listen to some
GRANT FUNDING
Requests for grant funding for projects that promote
health and wellness in West Umatilla and Morrow
county communities are still being accepted for
spring funding. Application
forms are available on line
at www.gshealth.org or by
calling 541-667-3405.
Spring grant deadline
is January 31, 2017
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
Irrigon. Bake sale begins at 2
p.m., followed by dinner at 4 p.m.
(Salisbury steak and sides) for $9
per person. Proceeds benefit Wil
Erickson, who was hurt Christmas
morning, and his family. Donations
accepted. (541-922-1802)
MONDAY, JANUARY 23
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m., Echo
Public Library, 20 S. Bonanza, Echo.
(541-376-8411)
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 9-10 a.m., Good
Shepherd Wellness Center, 610
N.W. 11th St. (modular behind
hospital), Hermiston. Falls
prevention program for older
adults. Space limited to 15
participants. Free, but registration
is requested. (541-667-3509)
Tuesday, January 24
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180
W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-
1254)
VFW BINGO, 6 p.m., Hermiston VFW,
45 W. Cherry St., Hermiston. Doors
open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7
p.m. Everyone welcome. (541-567-
6219)
BOARDMAN SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Boardman Senior Center,
100 Tatone St., Boardman. Cost is
$4 for seniors 55 and over or $5 for
adults. (541-481-3257)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE, 12
p.m., Hermiston Senior Center, 435
W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Cost
is $4 for adults, free for children 10
and under, $4 for Meals on Wheels.
Extra 50 cents for utensils/dishes.
Bus service to Senior Center by
donation. (541-567-3582)
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 1:30-2:30 p.m.,
STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
SATURDAY CRAFT TIME, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. Free craft
projects for children in 5th grade
and younger. (541-567-2882)
WIL ERICKSON BENEFIT BAKE SALE
AND DINNER, 2 p.m., Irrigon
Moose Lodge, 220 N.E. Third St.,
Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Falls
prevention program for older
adults. Free; no registration
needed. (Helena Wolfe 541-561-
5443)
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS
OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS,
4:30-6:30 p.m., Good Shepherd
Medical Center, 610 N.W. 11th St.,
Hermiston. Self-care classes for
family caregivers. Classes meet for
six consecutive Tuesdays through
Feb. 28; class closed to new
attendees after first session. Free,
but pre-registration requested.
(541-667-3509)
BINGO, 5 p.m., Hermiston Senior
Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.,
Hermiston. Doors open at 5
p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone welcome. (541-567-3582)
THE ARC ACTIVITY NIGHT, 5:30-6:30
p.m., The ARC Umatilla County,
215 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston.
Games, crafts and refreshments.
(541-567-7615)
INSIDE OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT
COLORING, 6-7:30 p.m., Irrigon
Public Library, 490 N.E. Main St.,
Irrigon. Materials provided. Bring
snacks to share. (541-922-0138)
STUDENT
OF THE
WEEK
Jennifer
Rodriguez-Pena
- Boardman/Riverside
Jennifer Rodriguez-Pena is a senior at
Riverside Jr/Sr High School. Jennifer is
the daughter of Dalia Rodriguez. As a
student at Riverside, Jennifer has been
a leader on both the girls soccer and
cheer teams. She has been active in
a number of school organizations
including ASB, Key Club, and Honor
Society. Jennifer is known for her
willingness to volunteer to help
throughout the community, she can always be relied on to help those
in need. Jennifer’s future plans include attending college, though she is
still undecided on where.
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