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COMMUNITY A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017 HERMISTON HISTORY THREE MINUTES WITH ... April 1967 building permits total $54,832 in value 25 YEARS AGO MAY 5, 1992 • The Hermiston Police Department has recovered seven counterfeit $100 bills, and expects that at least five others were cashed in the area over April 26 and 27. The bills, first located in several area businesses, are reasonably accurate copies of $100 bills, according to Hermiston police. The HPD have identified two suspects and are in the process of at- taining warrants for their ar- rest, said Detective Panfilo Rios. • The calender showed five weeks left in the down- town remodel combat zone in the completion of Main Street renovations. Between the wind and rain last week, crews finished laying water lines and smoothing dirt for new sidewalks on the proj- ect that runs from Highway 395 east to NE Sixth Street. Merchants continue special efforts to make shopping easy for customers. All downtown business owners have made special arrange- ments to help ease the dis- comfort of shopping down- town. “Some people even 100 YEARS AGO enjoy the novelty of watch- ing a little construction and doing a little shopping,” said another merchant along the street. 50 YEARS AGO MAY 4, 1967 • Building permits issued in April in Hermiston by Harry Keller, building in- spector, totaled $54,832 in value. This was a consider- able drop from March when permits totaled $178,980 in valuation, but was an increase over April 1966, when permits granted were valued at $23,504. • An advertisement pro- claims that “Buick Bargain Days are here.” The ad list the price for a Buick Special two-door coupe for $2,411, including federal excise tax and suggested dealer deliv- ery and handling charge. Transportation charges, ac- cessories, optional equip- ment, state and local taxes are extra. 75 YEARS AGO • MAY 6, 1942 George Harkenrid- HERALD ARCHIVES This photo shows a portion of the estimated 3,500 fans who attending the opening race of the 1967 season at what was then called the Umatilla Speedway. The caption goes on to say: “The opening of the new racing oval is believed to have drawn more people than any single event in Hermiston history.” er, Union Oil agent here, Thursday was named president of the Hermis- ton Rotary Club. Other officers elected were A.M. Thrasher, vice president; Walt Pearson, secretary, and Harold Rankin, Dr. W.L. Morgan and Lee Quiring, directors. Dr. F.B. Belt, outgoing president, presided at the Thursday luncheon and expressed his thanks to the club for the cooperation of the past year. MAY 5, 1917 • High School Notes: The freshman class en- tertained in honor of the eighth grade pupils at the Casserly home Friday. • George Prindle, a pop- ular senior who is president of the student body, has gone to enlist in the coast artillery. • The high school stu- dents will sing a patriot- ic selection at the Parent Teacher association meet- ing next Thursday. • The Hermiston High School won the Umatil- la west end meet at Echo Saturday, April 29. Total points, Hermiston 50, Stan- field 13, Echo 9. • The juniors enter- tained the seniors with a party Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gunn. Games were played in which all joined merrily and the happy party left at a late hour after most dain- ty refreshments had been served. The festivities were resumed the following day in the junior senior English class when the remainder of the ice cream was served. CORRECTIONS Due to an editing error, the story on Page A1 of the April 26 edition of the Hermiston Herald about local efforts to recognize Altrusa International’s 100th anniversary incorrectly spelled the word “centennial” in the headline. We regret the error. • • • Due to a reporting error, the story “Bulldogs find success at Kiwanis Invite” on Page A10 of the April 26 edition incorrectly listed the name of Antonio Fernandez. Fernandez placed first in the shot put with a mark of 48 feet, 1 inch. at the meet. ROSIE SALINAS Assistant manager - Washington Federal Bank When and why did you move to Hermiston? I moved here in August 2003 with my former husband. What’s your favorite place to eat? Ixtapa — I have a good time there. What is your favorite activity in your free time? I like to cook. What’s the last book you read? A leadership book a friend recommended to me. What app or website do you use most often, other than Facebook? Snapchat. What surprises you about Hermiston? There’s really good service. I’m from Southern Califor- nia — everyone there is always giving a bad attitude, like when you go to the store. Here, people are very friendly. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would go to Mexico — Cancun. Describe the funniest thing that’s happened to you. It was just recently — we went to Ixtapa and my team (at work) told them to sing me “happy birthday.” They put a sombrero on me... but it wasn’t my birthday. Name one of your goals for the next 12 months. To take my father to Mexico. What is your proudest accomplishment? My four kids. MORE WINNERS. MORE OFTEN. M AY 2017 Cash winners receive entry into 8pm Signature tu u r e Showcase drawing featuring designer purses s e s and a n nd d m ma many a any ny y m more! or re o r e ! GRAND PRIZE DRAWING MAY 28 G R Roundtrip VIP Vegas Vacation! Drawings every 30 minutes • 12PM-7:30PM Friday, Saturday & Sunday All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary. 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