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A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 COMMUNITY HERMISTON HISTORY THREE MINUTES WITH ... Guards posted at Cold Springs dam 100 years ago 25 YEARS AGO APRIL 7, 1992 • Without some substan- tial rainfall in the next few weeks, local farmers may face one of the driest years in recent history, and the Umatilla river’s spring run of salmon may be devastat- ed. “I don’t think it’s quite time to panic.” said Bob Reuter, chairman of West- land Irrigation district. “At this point we’re just kind of praying and hoping for rain.” In 1990 and 1991, late spring rains averted major drought disasters, Reuter said. • Rick Jewett and Mike Putnam of Hermiston teamed up to beat out de- fending champions Jay Allen and Bruce Yamauchi of the Tri-Cities over the weekend in the 17th an- nual Hermiston Elks golf Tournament at the Umatilla Golf club. The event was a two-person best-ball, with Jewett and Putnam claim- ing the top spot with a 2-un- der par 138. 50 YEARS AGO APRIL 6, 1967 • An automobile report- ed stolen from Pearson Mo- tor Company, 125 N. First, the previous night was re- covered March 29 by an of- ficer on routine patrol who observed the car parked at SE Third and SE Tamarack. A Hermiston police officer reported the right side win- dow vent was cracked and four pry marks were on the door below the wing, also that the ignition switch had been turned to an “on” po- sition and the gas gauge was empty. • The Hermiston City council in a special joint meeting with the plan- ning commission Tuesday night granted the request of Forrest Sullivan, owner of Hermiston Sanitary Ser- vice, to move the Hermis- ton sanitary landfill from its present location in the Westland district to the Umatilla Butte area near Fowler’s sand pit. The new location is the site of an old garbage dump previously used by communities in this area. 75 YEARS AGO APRIL 2, 1942 • At the last meeting of the Westland Grange a number of officers were changed, with Guy Shaw replacing as master, J.D. Corliss who resigned be- cause of ill health; J.D. McKay was elected over- seer, and Marian Rice replaces Don Sherwood as lecturer. The latter is expecting to be induct- ed into the army soon. A total of 24 new members have been initiated into Westland Grange during the first quarter. Members are busy with plans for Victory Gardens, increas- ing production and shar- ing of labor. • Selective Services headquarters at Wash- ington, D.C., have an- nounced that men who registered Feb. 16 would be immediately classified and some probably would be inducted into service in May or June. The an- nouncement explained that men who registered Oct. 16, 1940, and July 1, 1941, constituted one group which was referred to as “second age group”. The Herald has not re- ceived an official list as of yet. Listed below, how- ever, are Hermiston men listed among the first 50: Blanchard Joe Cellers; Charles Nickolas Seelig- er; Laverne Stanford Bur- rell; Edwin Clyde Hall; Walter Newton Jackson; Logan Cardwell Todd; John William Rice; Orval Sylvester Eldridge; and Herman Ray Stillwell. Umatilla and Stanfield men in this group are: , Frank Willard Magnus- sen; Jack James Law- rence; Archie Glenn Jack- son; Dorence Lee Smith; and Wilfred A. Thomas. JAZMIN AVALOS Home visitor for Umatilla-Morrow Head Start 1. When and why did you move to Hermiston? I was born and raised here — I didn’t have a choice! 2. What’s your favorite place to eat? Good question — it’s hard! I like Trina’s (Mexican Food on Hermiston Avenue). 3. What is your favorite activity in your free time? Photography — I photograph people. I want to get into landscapes, though. 4. What’s the last book you read? Woman Hollering Creek by Sandra Cisneros. HERALD ARCHIVES Stream flows were low in April 1992 where water is diverted from the Umatilla River into the Westland Irrigation District canal south of Echo. 100 YEARS AGO APRIL 7, 1917 • Recognizing the im- portance of guarding against the possible de- struction of Cold Springs dam by some fanatic, Project Manager Newell has received instructions to maintain an armed guard day and night over that huge structure. Acting on these instructions, Mr. Newell has placed three shifts of men to watch over the dam. As yet only tem- porary arrangements have been made, but soon suit- able quarters will be ar- ranged and a regular guard established. It is likely two men will be used as long as possible. Guarding the dam is but in conformity with like action all over the country where serious damage might result from the action of a single per- son letting his feelings get the better of him. The de- struction or partial wreck- ing of Cold Springs dam, though the water could would lay waste to many homes and thousands of acres of growing crops. It would result in a loss that would require years from which to recover as all of the country using water from the reservoir is de- pendent on the source for its very life. To shut off this supply would mean that all vegetation would die. Cold Springs reser- voir covers 1,800 acres of land. The dam is one of the largest earthen dams in the world. It is 90-feet high, has a thickness at the base of over 500 feet and a top length of 3,300 feet. • The Secretary of the Interior has announced that the annual operation and maintenance charges for the irrigation sea- son of 1917 and there- after until further notice against the lands of the Umatilla project under public notice shall be as follows: For lands of the West Extension, a mini- mum charge of $1.50 per irrigable acre and for all other lands a minimum charge of $1.40 per irri- gable acre, whether water is used therein or not. The minimum charge in each case will entitle the wa- ter user to four acre feet of water. Additional sup- plies will be furnished at 15 cents per acre foot. — Compiled by Shan- non Paxton 5. What app or website do you use most often, other than Facebook? Instagram. 6. What surprises you about Hermiston? How much it’s been growing lately — how there’s traffic now! It wasn’t like that growing up. We actually have a rush hour now. 7. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Somewhere in Spain. 8. Describe the funniest thing that’s ever hap- pened to you. One time I was working out here at the club with a train- er. We were about to start doing side planks, and I acciden- tally farted. It was loud. I’m embarrassed, but it’s funny. 9. Name one of your goals for the next 12 months. To read a book a month. Press Position Press person need- ed at East Oregonian newspaper. Our operation prints an array of weekly, bi-weekly and monthly publications. To join our team, you’ll need web press operation skills, an eye for color, mechanical ability, be a good com- municator and work well with others. Must be able to lift 50# and go up/down stairs on a regular basis. Send resume and cover letter stating salary requirements to: EO Media Group PO Box 2048 Salem, OR 97308-2048 or fax: (503) 371-2935 or email: hr@eomediagroup.com. Benefi ts include Paid Time Off (PTO), insur- ances and a 401(k)/Roth 401(k) retirement plan. Send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or email hr@eomediagroup.com 10. What is your proudest accomplishment? Graduating college and being the first in my entire fam- ily to get a degree. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS! FREE blood pressure checks at Hermiston and Stanfield Senior Centers. One in three adults has high blood pressure, we encourage everyone to know their numbers. Open to everyone! 11:00am - 12:00pm Third Wednesday of each month STANFIELD SENIOR CENTER Fourth Thursday of each month HERMISTON SENIOR CENTER HEALTHY FRIDAYS FREE health screenings & health coaching: Blood pressure checks, weigh-ins, body mass index, cholesterol and glucose. First Friday of every month 8am-11am GSMC Conference Center 7 (by Education Dept) Information or to register call (541) 667-3509 or email healthinfo@gshealth.org www.gshealth.org Easter Celebration Services Easter Sunrise Service Come worship with us in the Blue Mountains on Easter Morning! Enjoy a wonderful complimentary breakfast buffet after the service. Sunday • April 16, 2017 • 7 AM At the Historic Meacham Hotel in Meacham, Oregon Music will be provided by Lon Thornburg Speaker will be Pastor Wayne Pickens Service organized by Blue Mountain Christian Cowboys For questions please call (541) 276-8540 or (541) 969-2677 Peter Rabbit Breakfast S t A il 15 h th Sat. April 15th th 7:30 - 10:30 AM $5.00 for Breakfast 5 & under FREE Face painting, Easter egg hunt, Crafts, & Peter Rabbit First UnitedÊMethodist Church iÀÊ ÃÌ]Ê",ÊÊ££Ê°Ê>`ÞÃÊÛi°]Ê Easter Day, April 16th Sunrise Worship at the Cross on the Butte: 6:30 AM Church Worship Services: 10:30 AM Journey to new life! Palm to Passion Sunday April 9 at 10am Maundy Thursday Supper & Tenebrae April 13 at 6pm Easter Celebration with Brass April 16 at 10am Holy Humor Sunday April 23 at 10am First Presbyterian Church PC(USA) 201 SW Dorion • 541-276-7681 www.pendletonpresbyterian.com Listen on KUMA 1290 at 10am Sundays