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A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM COMMUNITY School board discusses expansion projects WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 THREE MINUTES WITH ... By JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN Staff Writer At its Monday night meeting, the Hermiston School Board heard updates on several major expansion projects that the district will tackle in the future. The board unanimous- ly approved plans to move forward with the construction of the Har- kenrider Center, the new senior center that will be built at Ridgeway Avenue near the Hermiston Public Library. The school district owns the property and signed a 50-year lease with the city for that property, at $1 per year. Construction is sched- uled to be fi nished by Au- gust of this year. Facilities Director Mike Kay gave the board a pre- sentation on the Hermiston High School site expansion plans. Demolition work on the current Umatilla Coun- ty Fairgrounds, onto which Hermiston High School plans to expand, is sched- uled to start in June. A portion of the former fairgrounds will be used for student parking that can be accessed off Orchard Ave- nue. Kay presented on the scope of the project, and the timeline. After a bid on May 15, demolition is scheduled to begin June 12 and the project should be mostly completed by Sept. 22. Work will include clear- ing the site of several build- ings, except for Thompson and Hoeft halls, before lay- ing the groundwork for a parking lot and an irrigation loop to water the grass. Kay also provided an update to the economic im- pact study of the school’s athletic facilities. The athletic economic impact study reviewed how Hermiston’s athletic facili- ties are used throughout the region, and tried to answer several questions: what is the economic impact of HSD facilities on the local economy, the impact from the district hosting outside events, and potential im- pact of adding more events at those facilities. The study, conducted by Eugene fi rm EcoNW, found that in the past three years, the district had host- ed 1,228 events, with total attendance of 485,186. All but 159 of those events were district-related. Atten- dance at those events gen- erated an estimated $13.2 million spent on goods and services in the community, and supported about 256 full-time jobs. HERMISTON HISTORY Residents urged to list rooms available in the community 75 years ago today 25 YEARS AGO APRIL 14, 1992 • The Hermiston Bull- dogs (8-4 overall, 2-0 in the IMC East Division) swept La Grande, 7-3, 6-2, at La Grande in a doubleheader. “I was happy to come away with two wins,” summed up fourth-year head coach Rob Phillips. “Our kids re- ally battled. We’re playing better, but we’re still not where we want to be.” • Fines issued in the Hermiston Municipal Court will increase July 1. Municipal Judge Dan Hill said that “the average traf- fi c ticket with a $45 bail will be raised to $52 due to the increased state assess- ment.” Of these amounts, $29 is the city portion of the fi ne and the rest goes out to the state and county for distribution to various fi nancial accounts. The in- crease comes after a change in the legislation govern- ing municipal fi nes. The legislation created a new account called the unitary assessment which “is hard- ly unitary,” Hill said. “Uni- tary implies one account,” he said. 50 YEARS AGO APRIL 13, 1967 • Col. Herman P. Hop- lin, commanding offi cer of the Umatilla Army Depot for the past two years and a highly esteemed fi gure in local affairs, will be leaving his present assignment the fi rst week in July, it was announced at a press con- ference held at the Depot on April 11. Col. Hoplin will report to his new as- signment, as General Wil- liam Westmoreland’s Spe- cial Assistant for Material Readiness, in Vietnam, in August. He will be replaced at the depot by Col. Wil- liam J. Whelan, a 45-year old Ohioan now attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Ft. McNair in Vail, Colorado. Whelan is slated to take command of the Depot in early July. • Fast sprinters and smooth hand offs between runners brought in a fi rst for Hermiston in the 880 yard relay Friday at the Mac-Hi Carnival of Speed. The time for the fl ying four was a tape breaking 1:36.8, a tenth of a second faster than the team from Pendleton. The members of the cinder-burning relay team were as follows: Jer- ry Vasquez, Jim Helmstet- tler, Tom Ditton and Bry- an Hendrickson. The team won a fi rst-place trophy for the 880-yard relay. 75 YEARS AGO APRIL 16, 1942 • Every man between 20 and 44 years of age who registered for Selective Ser- vice on February 16 must fi ll out an occupational questionnaire, which the lo- cal Selective Service board will send to him within a few days. The form must be returned to the Selec- tive Service board within 10 days after receipt. The purpose of this occupation- al registration, according to the United States Employ- ment Service, is to provide the government with a com- plete occupational invento- ry of its manpower. This in- formation, it was said, will avoid induction into the armed forces of men more urgently needed in war pro- duction and will also speed the output of war materials by prompting the transfer of workers from non-essen- tial to essential work. • Residents are urged to list rooms. A similar plan as last year will be attempted whereby all vacant rooms, apartments or houses will be listed in one central place. Need for more hous- ing facilities is becoming more acute every day with more workers expected dai- ly. Mary Lou Johnson and Jean Wilson have offered their services at the USO building for the plan. It is urged that anyone having any available space notify this committee by phoning 2821. Inquiries hereafter will be directed to the USO. Residents are urged to co- operate in this matter in order that every nook and corner can be fi lled again this year. 100 YEARS AGO APRIL 14, 1917 • At least 200 students , practically one-third of the men of the University of Oregon, will answer the call to arms in case their country needs them, according to an estimate by Karl W. On- thank, secretary to univer- sity President P.L. Camp- bell, who has kept in close touch with student opinion. Already 50 students have enlisted in the Eugene com- pany of the coast artillery, while a number have for- warded their applications to Washington, D.C., sig- nifying their willingness to join the volunteer offi cers’ training camp. This offi cers camp was authorized by a recent act of Congress, and permits college men after a thorough training and pass- ing of examination, to enter the volunteer force as sec- ond lieutenant. • Wednesday evening a meeting was held at the Civic Center room to dis- cuss the formation of an organization of public safe- ty and to foster patriotism, working in whatever way possible to uphold the na- tion in this time of war. With the election of Thos. Campbell as temporary chairman, the subject was taken up from every angle and the greater number of those present participated. As fi nally decided upon the organization was complet- ed with a view to uphold- ing the government in all ways possible, especially to discourage remarks that tend to show disrespect to the nation, thoughtlessly or otherwise. In a number of instances these slighting remarks have been made in the presence of young people and cannot help but have some infl uence. It was agreed that a group, com- posed of responsible men of the community, would offset this effect and swing the forming opinions of the young people in the right direction. To those few ex- hibiting a tendency to do these things it is believed the organization will have a good moral effect. If not more effective steps will be taken. ALEX HOBBS Student at Oregon State University and ESL Family Liaison for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School 1) When and why did you move to Herm- iston? I was born and raised here. I’ve moved away a cou- ple times, however, and still came back.... Must be something about it! 2) What’s your favorite place to eat? Tacos San Pedro! But we’re spoiled with a lot of good taquerias around here. 3) What is your favorite activity in your free time? Reading. I’m a bookworm. 4) What is the last book you read? In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. It’s a non-fi ction book about Franklin Roosevelt’s am- bassador to Germany during Hitler’s consolidation of power. Defi nitely recommend! 5) What app or website do you use most often, other than Facebook? Duolingo. I use it to help with my Spanish. 6) What surprises you about Hermiston? I’ve lived here my whole life and still manage to meet new people every day who inspire me. 7) If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Ukraine to see my great-grandparents’ village. 8) Describe the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you. It probably involves a toddler boy, some bodily functions and it’s defi nitely not fi t for print! 9) Name one of your goals for the next 12 months. Making a difference in the lives of families I work with. 10) What is your proudest accomplish- ment? Finishing my bachelor’s degree while raising two young boys. 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