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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017
COMMUNITY
HERMISTON HISTORY
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New depot commander welcomed
25 YEARS AGO
JULY 14, 1992
• Hermiston Chamber
of Commerce recently
completed a membership
drive and gained 76 new
members.
Membership
now stands at 315 mem-
bers. The great thing
about this drive was the
fact the new and existing
members got a education
on what the chamber is
and what they do.
• Community Pride
was shown downtown on
Saturday. From the kind
words of visiting digni-
taries to the proud com-
ments of local residents.
Downtown Hermiston re-
ceived rave reviews at the
re-dedication ceremonies
last Saturday. Hundreds
upon hundreds of people
turned out for the day-
long festivities that start-
ed with the ribbon cutting
ceremony at Second and
Main Streets. Through
the cooperation of Main
Street Merchants, the
city of Hermiston and the
state highway division,
what was once a dream
has become a reality.
Cracks, hole and flak-
ing asphalt have been
replaced by a new street.
The street is lined with
new sidewalks that are
wider, safer and more
attractive and includes
ramps for handicapped
customers and employ-
ees. Trees, shrubs and
spruced up buildings
make downtown an at-
tractive focal point once
again. One re-dedication
speaker pointed out that
as the downtown areas
of other communities are
allowed to decay, down-
town Hermiston has new
life. As home for the cen-
ter of city government,
key retail and service
businesses, a junior high
school, the city’s library
STEVEN
CIMMIYOTTI
Owner, Scott’s Cycle and Sports
HERALD ARCHIVE
Joe Burns of Hermiston Development Corporation (right) shakes hands with the Col. William
Whelan, the new commanding officer for the Umatilla Army Depot 50 years ago in 1967.
and a place for hundreds
of local residents to work
downtown
Hermiston
is once again a pleasant
place to be.
50 YEARS AGO
JULY 13, 1967
• Col. William J. Whel-
an, 45, new commanding
officer of the Umatilla
Army Depot, arrived to
town last Wednesday and
immediately took com-
mand of the installation.
His wife, Gertrude, and
son and daughter accom-
panied him. An Ohioan,
Col. Whelan becomes the
13th commander of the
UAD since its founding
in 1941. His 25-year ca-
reer as an Army Ordnance
Corps officer has taken
him to many parts of the
world. Colonel and Mrs.
Whelan expressed them-
selves as enthusiastic
with the new assignment,
noting that they had been
in the Pacific Northwest
previously at Fort Lewis,
Washington, in 1964-65.
• Freddie’s Beauty Sa-
lon opened for business
Tuesday, July 11, at the
new location on East Sec-
ond Street, in the Coast
to Coast annex building
south of the US National
Bank. The Salon’s previ-
ous location was in the
Eastside Grocery build-
ing at 512 E. Main St. The
new home of the salon
has an interior decoration
done in pink tone with
birch paneling. The sa-
lon is equipped with new
modern compressed hair
dryers and features glass
showcases for costume
jewelry and wig display.
75 YEARS AGO
JULY 9, 1942
• Wesley Batterson,
representative of the Ore-
gon State Game commis-
sion, released four sage
hens and two males near
Cold Springs reservoir
this week. Mr. Batterson
stated that 15 sage hens
were released at the same
place last September. The
birds have been hand
raised near Baker, and
banded. According to Mr.
Batterson, sage birds feed
mostly on grasshoppers
and other small insects.
Just how well they will
prosper in this territory
has not been determined.
• To help prevent acci-
dents on the farm, A.M.
Thrasher, Pacific Power
& Light company man-
ager, has offered the ser-
vices of company crews
to farmers who must
cross under the company
lines with hay derricks.
Thrasher said a request in
advance by telephone or
mail will bring a PP & L
service man who will ei-
ther raise electric wires to
provide safe clearance or
will deaden the line un-
til the derrick is clear of
overhead wires. The com-
pany makes no charge for
this service.
100 Years Ago
Editor’s note: For
some unexplained reason,
the editions of the Herm-
iston Herald for 100 years
ago this week are not in-
cluded in the bound cop-
ies in our archives.
The 100 years ago por-
tion of this feature will
return in next week’s edi-
tion.
When and why did you move to Hermiston?
I was born in Hermiston.
What is your favorite place to eat in the
area?
Ixtapa. I like their camarones a la crema.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Riding bikes and working on my house.
What book did you last read, and did you
enjoy it?
The Coming Plague. It’s about diseases — it basi-
cally lays out how the human race will die. It’s kind
of a buzz-kill, but interesting.
What app or website do you use most other
than Facebook?
Spotify.
What surprises you about Hermiston?
There wasn’t really a lot of money here in the 1960s,
’70s and ’80s, so there’s not really a hierarchy here
— everyone’s treated more or less the same, unlike
some other places.
If you could travel anywhere, where would
you go?
I wouldn’t mind going back to Turkey. I was 14
when I went, and there’s a lot of things you miss.
There, or the Czech Republic.
What is the funniest thing that’s ever hap-
pened to you?
I don’t know if I can put that in the paper!
What is one of your goals for the next 12
months?
I’m slowly working on remodeling a house.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
My kids.
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-10:45
a.m., Hermiston Public Library
back entrance, 235 E. Gladys
Ave., Hermiston. Engaging
children and getting them excited
about music, improving motor
skills and sparking creativity
while supporting early literacy
development. For children ages
newborn to 4 years and parent/
guardian. (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)
MID-WEEK MARKET, 4-7 p.m.,
parking lot across from Umatilla
Library, Sixth Street, Umatilla.
(541-922-3226)
GAR SWANSON DRIVE DEDICATION,
4 p.m., Port of Morrow, Gar
Swanson Drive, Boardman.
No RSVP necessary. Everyone
welcome. (Carmen Mendoza
541-481-7678)
THURSDAY, JULY 13
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., Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church parish hall, 565
W. Hermiston 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 parish hall 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)
YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
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)
FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Enjoy light refreshments, listen to
some favorite oldies or join in the
jam session. All ages welcome.
(541-567-3141)
FRIDAY, JULY 14
STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
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)
YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-
2882)
ECHO OPEN AIR MARKET, 4-7 p.m.,
George Park, downtown, Echo.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables,
crafts and more. Vendor fees $12
per space.
MONDAY, JULY 17
ART STUDIO, 4-5:30 p.m., Pendleton
Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main
St., Pendleton. Free class for
ages 7-12 to develop skills and
encourage art exploration.
(Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201)
MUSIC IN THE PARKS SERIES, 7
p.m., Irrigon Marina Park, end of
Northeast 10th Street,, Irrigon.
Outdoor summer concerts include
Brady Goss (June 19); 98% Angels
(July 3); Melissa Cunnington (July
17); Buttercreek Boys (July 31);
and Cruise Control (Aug. 14). Bring
a picnic and blanket or lawn chair.
Free. (Tami 541-571-0844)
TUESDAY, JULY 18
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m., Stanfield Public Library, 180
W. Coe Ave., Stanfield. (541-449-
1254)
Catholic Church parish hall, 565
W. Hermiston 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 parish hall by donation. (541-
567-3582)
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)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
BABY & ME LEARN & PLAY, 10-10:45
a.m., Hermiston Public Library
back entrance, 235 E. Gladys
Ave., Hermiston. Engaging
children and getting them excited
about music, improving motor
skills and sparking creativity
while supporting early literacy
development. For children ages
newborn to 4 years and parent/
guardian. (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)
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)
MID-WEEK MARKET, 4-7 p.m.,
parking lot across from Umatilla
Library, Sixth Street, Umatilla.
(541-922-3226)
HERMISTON SENIOR MEAL SERVICE,
12 p.m., Our Lady of Angels
ADULT UPCYCLE ART PROJECT,
5:30 p.m., Hermiston Public
Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. For adults only. Free,
but registration required. (Jodi
Hansen 541-567-2882)
THURSDAY, JULY 20
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., Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church parish hall, 565
W. Hermiston 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 parish hall 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)
YARN CLUB, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
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)
FIDDLERS NIGHT, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
Brookdale Assisted Living, 980
W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.
Enjoy light refreshments, listen
to some favorite oldies or join
in the jam session. All ages
welcome. (541-567-3141)
FIRST DRAFT WRITERS’ SERIES,
7-9 p.m., Pendleton Center
for the Arts, 214 N. Main
St., Pendleton. Features a
reading by a published author;
participants can sign up for open
mic. Featured June author is
Joe Wilkins, who was recently
presented the Stafford/Hall
Award for Poetry at the Oregon
Book Awards. (Roberta Lavadour
541-278-9201)
FRIDAY, JULY 21
STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys
Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
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)
SATURDAY, JULY 22
HERMISTON FARMERS MARKET,
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Festival Plaza,
Northeast Second Street and
Main, Hermiston. Local produce,
baked goods, crafts, jewelry,
art, live music, food vendors and
more.
SATURDAY, JULY 15
HERMISTON FARMERS MARKET,
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Festival Plaza,
Northeast Second Street and
Main, Hermiston. Local produce,
baked goods, crafts, jewelry,
art, live music, food vendors and
more.
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