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FAQs
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Pro Rodeo Aug. 8-12. As
rumors swirl and confu-
sion abounds ahead of the
change to a new venue,
here are the answers to a
few frequently asked ques-
tions about EOTEC:
Who owns EOTEC?
Umatilla County and
the city of Hermiston are
co-owners of EOTEC.
They have each appointed
representatives to a sev-
en-member board known
as the EOTEC Authority
that is making decisions
on construction and opera-
tions, and that board plans
to hire a general manager to
handle day-to-day business.
But the city council and
county commission have
the ultimate oversight of
and liability for the project.
Who paid for EOTEC
to be built?
Most of EOTEC’s funds
came from the government.
Roughly $8.5 million for
EOTEC came from state
and federal grants, includ-
ing a $6.4 million Oregon
Lottery grant. Another $3
million in seed money came
from Umatilla County sell-
ing the former fairgrounds
on Orchard Avenue to
Hermiston School District,
and $450,000 came from
the Umatilla County Fair
moving fund. The city of
Hermiston donated the 75
acres EOTEC is built on,
valued at $1.5 million at
the time, and paid to extend
sewer and water infrastruc-
ture to the edge of the prop-
erty. More than $2 million
came from private donors,
and the Port of Umatilla
contributed $150,000.
When it became clear
that private fundraising
would not be enough to fin-
ish the project, the county
and city each donated an
additional $600,000 for
construction. The city of
Hermiston also agreed to a
$1 million bond that is be-
ing paid back through a $1
per room per night fee that
hoteliers are assessing on
their customers.
The Farm-City Pro Ro-
deo is footing the bill for a
$500,000 mercantile build-
ing near the arena.
Where will the money
come from to operate EO-
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2017
FROM PAGE A1/COMMUNITY
STAFF PHOTO BY KATHY ANEY
Two workmen install a railing along the top edge of the
grandstands Saturday at the Eastern Oregon Trade and
Event Center arena. The facility’s first hosting of the Umatilla
County Fair and Farm-City Pro Rodeo will kick off next week.
TEC once it is finished?
Umatilla County and
the city of Hermiston each
plan to contribute about
$75,000 toward EOTEC’s
operations in 2017-2018,
but hope that as the facil-
ity becomes more well-
known it will eventually
become
self-sustaining
through event revenue and
the $10,000-per-year leases
paid by the Umatilla Coun-
ty Fair and Farm-City Pro
Rodeo. The facility’s mar-
keting budget comes from
a Tourism Promotion As-
sessment that local hotels
and RV parks have added to
their prices.
How do I get to EO-
TEC?
EOTEC is located at
1705 E. Airport Road. Al-
though there is access off
Ott Road, during fair week
vehicles will be blocked
from using the Ott Road
entrance and must enter
and exit off Airport Road. If
you’re coming from Herm-
iston, travel south of town
on Highway 395 and turn
left on East Airport Road
just after the Hermiston
Veterinary Clinic. If you’re
coming from Pendleton,
head north on Highway
395 from Stanfield and turn
right on East Airport Road
just after the Best Western
hotel. From either direc-
tion, look for the green road
sign and don’t turn down
the similarly named Airport
Way, which leads to a dead
end at the Hermiston Mu-
nicipal Airport.
How much parking is
available?
The facility has 604
paved parking spots in front
of the event center. During
fair week there will also be
approximately 2,656 over-
flow spots on grass and dirt,
as well as “park and ride”
spots around Hermiston
with shuttles to the fair-
grounds. At EOTEC, park-
ing will cost $5.
Are there enough re-
stroom facilities for fair
week?
There are restrooms in
the barns and the event
center, as well as a large
ADA-compliant restroom
building located between
the fairgrounds and rodeo
arena with enough stalls
to meet state requirements
during peak fair attendance
without bringing in addi-
tional portable restrooms.
Is there any shade?
Not much. You can get
out of the sun — and into
the air conditioning — at
the event center, where ex-
hibits that were previously
spread throughout Thomp-
son Hall and the senior
center will be displayed.
There will also be shade in
the animal barns, and some
food vendors will likely
provide canopies. But the
trees donated by the Rotary
Club won’t be planted until
the fair and rodeo are over
— and the rodeo arena isn’t
covered, so consider wear-
ing a hat.
Will the old fair-
grounds be used for any-
thing during fair week?
No. Hermiston School
District now has full own-
ership of the former fair-
grounds and everything
from fairs past — animals,
vendors, carnival rides, ex-
hibits, contests, concert and
rodeo — will be located at
EOTEC.
What will go on at EO-
TEC when it’s not being
used for the fair and ro-
deo?
EOTEC’s event center
— which features meeting
rooms, a board room, exhi-
bition hall and commercial
kitchen — can be rented
year-round for weddings,
quinceañeras, conferences,
banquets and more. The
EOTEC Authority is also
hoping to market other
parts of the facility for ev-
erything from horse sales to
RV shows. Some availabili-
ty is restricted, however, by
the leases with the fair and
rodeo. The rodeo’s lease
states that EOTEC must
get approval from the rodeo
board for any third-party
event held in the rodeo are-
na 60 days before and 30
days after the Farm-City
Pro Rodeo, and the fair’s
lease states that EOTEC
must get permission from
the fair board for hosting
any concerts 60 days before
or 30 days after the Umatil-
la County Fair.
Will all of the construc-
tion be done in time for
this year’s fair and rodeo?
That’s a good question.
The EOTEC board says
yes, but contractors and
volunteers are still putting
in long hours each day on
site, so no one will know
for sure until the sun rises
on Aug. 8.
Good Shepherd Health to
provide in-home services
HERMISTON HERALD
Good Shepherd Health
Care System is rolling out
new services to patients.
Last week the Herm-
iston-based hospital an-
nounced the launch of
personal home caregiving
services. Heather Osborne,
GSHCS home health and
hospice manager, said in a
news release that in the past
Good Shepherd has offered
in-home medical services
like physical therapy, but not
services such as assistance in
bathing or cooking.
“Over the past 12 months,
we have had an increase
in inquiries for home care-
givers. With no other home
caregiver agency services
in the community, we saw
a need, decided to take ac-
tion and create a service the
community was requesting,”
Osborne said.
Services provided will
include bathing, person-
al grooming and hygiene,
dressing, shopping and er-
rands, mobility, nutrition, hy-
dration and feeding, laundry,
WORSHIP
COMMUNITY
The Full Gospel Home Church
235 SW 3rd • Phone 567-7678
Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker
Sunday:
Sunday School........10:00 am
Worship...................11:00 am
Evening Service........7:00 pm
Wednesday Service..7:00 pm
“Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.”
1 Pet. 5:7
HEALTHY FRIDAYS
Seventh-day
Adventist Church
FREE health screenings & health coaching: Blood
pressure checks, weigh-ins, body mass index,
cholesterol and glucose.
GSMC Conference Center 7 (by Education Dept)
BABYSITTING BASICS
For babysitters ages 10-15. Learn childcare
techniques, children's developmental stages and
what to expect, basic first aid and infant and child
CPR. $50, includes lunch & all class materials.
St. Johns
Episcopal Church
9:00am - 3:00pm
Aug. 5 or Sept. 9
Join Us
On Our Journey
With Jesus.
Must pre-register and pre-pay, call 541-667-3509
Information or to register
call (541) 667-3509
or email
healthinfo@gshealth.org
www.gshealth.org
Scripture, Tradition and Reason
Family service 9am Sunday
N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston
Fr. Dan Lediard,
Priest. PH: 567-6672
t. PH: 567-6672
We are an all inclusive Church
who welcomes all.
Echo
Community Church
“Our Roots Run Deep
in Morrow County”
August 16-20, 2017
FAIR: www.co.morrow.or.us/fair
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Reptile Man & Kid Zone
Scarecrow Contest
The Junebugs
th
Thursday, Aug. 18
Reptile Man & Kid Zone
Old Time Fiddlers
Talent Show
4-H/FFA Conformation
Murray's Wine Tasting
Featuring:
Joe Lindsay
Nate Bosford
4-H Food Contest
4-H/FFA Small Animal
Showmanship
Ice Cream Social
4-H Archery Shoot
RDO Tractor Pull
Cory Peterson Band
Friday, Aug. 18 th
Reptile Man & Kid Zone
4-H/FFA Showmanship
Ballet Performance 4-7 yrs.
Master Showmanship
Adult Showmanship Greased Pig
Contest
OTPR/NPRA Rodeo
Music by: Dan Burns 3D Productions
Saturday, Aug. 19th
Reptile Man & Kid Zone Parade FFA
Awards
Buyers Luncheon
Livestock Auction OTPR/NPRA Rodeo
Music by: Dan Burns 3D Productions
Sunday, Aug. 20th
21 N. Bonanza Street, Echo OR
Phone: (541) 376-8108
THANK YOU TO ALL
OUR SPONSORS!
555 SW 11th, Hermiston
567-9497
Fair Admission: Ages 8 & Up $4 daily or $10 week
7 & under FREE (must be with Adult)
Rodeo Admission: 13 & up $10
7-12 yrs. $6
6 & under FREE
www.facebook.com/oregontrailprorodeo
www.facebook.com/morrowcountyfairheppneroregon
NEW BEGINNINGS
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Worship Service 10:30 AM
Sunday School 9:00 AM
Pastor J.C. Barnett
Children’s Church &
Nursery Available
700 West Orchard Avenue
P.O. Box 933
Hermiston, Oregon
541-567-8441
First Christian
Church
“Proclaiming the Message of
Hope, Living the Gospel of Love”
Sunday School • 9:30am
Worship • 10:45am
Children’s Church • 11:15am
Potluck & Communion ~
First Sunday of the Month
Coffee and Mingle Time 9:15 am
Worship Gathering 10:00 am
Children’s Church 10:00 am
Our Lady of Angels
Catholic Church
LANDMARK BAPTIST
CHURCH
565 W. HERMISTON AVE.
125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232
DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday
...............................English 7:00 am
Thursday...............Spanish 6:00 pm
SATURDAY:.........English 5:00 pm
...............................Spanish 7:00 pm
SUNDAY:..............English 9:00 am
..........................Bilingual 11:00 am
..............................Spanish 1:00 pm
Offi ce..............................567-5812
567-3013
775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston
Pastor David Dever
Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am
Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am
Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm
www.hermistonlmbc.com
First United
Methodist
Church
Hermiston
191 E. Gladys Ave , Hermiston OR
1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834
oasisvineyard.us
Worship 10:00 AM
“come as you are”
All Exhibits Released
Morrow County Rodeo
OTPR NPRA SLACK
Grace Baptist Church
Saturdays
Nursery provided for all services
Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Sabbath School........9:30 a.m.
Worship - 10:45 AM
Worship Service......11:00 a.m.
6:00 PM
English & Spanish Services Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM
“Proclaiming God’s word,
567-8241
growing in God’s grace”
855 W. Highland • Hermiston
First Friday of every month
8am-11am
th
medication assistance, toilet-
ing, housekeeping, medical
appointment assistance and
transportation
assistance.
Caregivers can stop by an as-
sisted living facility each day
to give one-on-one help with
a meal, spend a week doing
laundry or cooking for a pa-
tient post-operation, or even
provide transportation and
company to go see a movie.
Good Shepherd also an-
nounced a new transitional
care program, developed in
partnership with CHI St. An-
thony Hospital in Pendleton
and Allevant Solutions. The
program will serve patients
who are well enough to leave
a hospital setting but still
have needs such as wound
care or breathing treatments
that make their recovery in a
home or assisted living facil-
ity difficult.
Dennis Burke, president
and CEO of Good Shepherd,
said that the program will
allow local patients to return
to the community to receive
care after initial treatments at
larger facilities in the Tri-Cit-
ies and Portland areas.
Sunday Worship 11am • 541-567-3002
Nursery available Check us out on Face Book
Worship Livestream at herfumc.com
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor
To share your
worship times
call
541-278-2678
