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A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 COMMUNITY HISTORY THREE MINUTES WITH ... Area touted for food processing opportunities tied to OSU research, watermelon industry 25 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 • A group of researchers from Oregon State Univer- sity and the OSU Agricul- tural Experiment Station in Hermiston have gathered all the components neces- sary for a new multi-mil- lion dollar food process- ing industry in Oregon. The components include a mechanized melon ball maker invented by OSU assistant professor Ezra Tice. The only problem is, no company has been willing to begin produc- tion. “This is an immedi- ate opportunity that should be taken advantage of by someone in Oregon, “ says Gary Reed, superintendent of the Hermiston Ag and Research and Extension Center. “The research was mostly paid for by the peo- ple of Oregon, but if no one takes advantage of it here, the patent on Tice’s ma- chine will probably be pur- chased by one of two Cal- ifornia fi rms that already wholesale melon ball. • For the fi rst time since its construction several months ago, aerial appli- cators are now able to use the rinsate facility at the Hermiston Airport. The fa- cility sat unused while the city brought the concrete pad up to federal codes by applying a sealant required by the Department of En- vironmental Quality. Last week, Gene Mahhs, direc- tor of the rinsate facility for the city, told members of the airport advisory com- mittee that although grow- ing season is almost over he and the other operators are ready to get on the pad. 50 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 7, 1967 • A visitor in the Herald offi ce last week was Wil- liam “Bill” Donovan, now 81, who said that he and his brother John and brother in law CK Bland founded the Hermiston Mercantile Company, located a short distance west of the rail- road tracks on what is now Hermiston Avenue. The building later was known as McHale’s and now is the site of Bosso Moving and Storage and Terrill Lino- leum. “In 1907, the town was just starting up (Herm- iston was incorporated in 1907) and had a boxcar for a depot,” he said. The orig- inal town was platted along the west side of the railroad track. Then Col. Horace Greely Newport fi led on a homestead on the east side of the railroad tracks and with William Skinner plat- ted the east side of town, Donovan recalled. Skinner and Newport were the fi rst JACKIE KOPPANY Co-owner, Feelingstone Gifts When and why did you move to Hermiston? I met my husband here 40 years ago. I’m original- ly from California. What is your favorite place to eat in Herm- iston? La Palma. What do you like to do in your spare time? I have no spare time. If I had it, I’d be out rock hunting. HERALD ARCHIVES Identical twins Stan Romig of Umatilla and Steve Romig of Battle Ground, Washington had a total catch of 22.87 pounds of Walleye to win fi rst place and the $3,000 prize in the 1991 Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. The pair were expected to return in defense of their title in 1992. publishers of The Hermis- ton Herald, established in September 1906. • Four employees of Marlette Homes, Inc., were among 12 persons rescued with assistance of the Coast Guard Saturday when three small pleasure boats capsized almost si- multaneously in the chop- py surf of the Columbia River Bar near Astoria. The four were Wayne Van- nett, who suffered a broken arm, Dale Wittig, Jerry Hoffman and Robby Rob- inson. They were aboard the Padre, a 28-foot plea- sure craft owned by John Coffey of Astoria, carrying fi ve persons. They fl oat- ed in with life preservers and were rescued by Coast Guard shore personnel who waded into the rough surf. The Padre was demolished by the surf and the other two boats were beached and were to be salvaged by their owners. 75 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 10, 1942 • Coach Lee Weber was all grins Wednesday after- noon while watching his football charges go through their tactics on the prac- tice fi eld. Although he is not promising wonders or another unbeaten season, he is not losing any sleep- less nights due to the lack of promising material. Should he be able to fi nd a couple of capable tackles from the group of enthusi- astic youngsters, his wor- ry would be slight indeed. When the entire squad re- ports next week (some of the boys are still working) Coach Weber will have quite a workable group and should be ready to go Sep- tember 25 or 26 when Ken- newick comes here for an PUBLIC MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 HERMISTON AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 4 p.m. Hermiston Airport lounge, 1600 Airport Way, Hermiston (541-567- 5521). WALLOWAS MANAGEMENT UNIT PLANNING PUBLIC MEETING, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Oregon Parks & Recreation Department will hold a public meeting to begin the planning process for the Wallowas Management Unit. Oxford Suites, 1050 N. First St., Hermiston (Ian Matthews 503-986-0744). UMATILLA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, 7 p.m. Umatilla Fire Department, 305 Willamette St., Umatilla (541- 922-2770). FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 EASTERN OREGON TRADE & EVENT CENTER AUTHORITY, 7 a.m. EOTEC main building, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston (541-289-9800). MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 IRRIGON FIRE DISTRICT, 7 a.m. Irrigon Fire Department, 705 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon (541- 922-3133). STOKES LANDING SENIOR CENTER BOARD, 6 p.m. Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place, Irrigon (Karen 541-922- 3137). HERMISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 6:30 p.m. district office, 502 W. Standard Ave., Hermiston One of the most spectacular events of the McNary Yacht Club Ski Show on Labor Day in 1967 was this “group skiing using ramp” as it was called. The photo shows 13 people skiing at once, but the captions said maybe there were more. opener date. • According to Mrs. RG Penney and NR Mueller of the Hermiston rationing board, it is quite essential that the fuel rationing re- cently ordered by the Fuel Administration be ob- served by all citizens. The purpose of this registration is to learn the extent of the actual shortage of fuel for householders so that all agencies concerned, both public and private, can know more accurately the nature of the fuel short- age problem. Diffi culties which exist in the fuel sit- uation are due to war con- ditions and citizens can contribute to the solution by economizing on fuel in every way possible. Regis- tration dates are September 9,10,11 and 12. According to the local rationing board it is quite essential that all citizens register, even though it is voluntary. The results may have quite a bearing on the fuel situa- tion here. Rationing hours will be in the afternoon only. 100 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 8, 1917 • As a request has gone forth from the national government to have all women in every state in the union register as a pa- triotic duty so that they may help if called upon in the hour of their coun- try’s peril, arrangements have been made locally by ladies of the Civic Center Club to fulfi ll this request by keeping the restroom open from 1 to 6 every day next week in order that all women may cal and fi ll out registration cards which will be furnished them by those in charge. This is a duty that no woman of this community should neglect. The registration cards must be fi ll out and forwarded to Washington DC, by the 15th of this month, and to facilitate the work each and every woman should attend to this matter by registering as quickly as possible. • Dr. RG Gale, a physi- cian who comes well rec- ommended has decided to locate permanently in Hermiston, having arrived Tuesday and taken up his quarters in the Hotel Or- egon. The gentleman is a graduate of the college of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago, and has had a number of years in general practice and surgery. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 What app or website do you use most often, other than Facebook? To be honest, none. I do my business, and I just don’t have time to play around with those things. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Madagascar, and hunt for rocks. I once got to met- al-detect in London, which was cool. I turned up a few coins. What is the funniest thing that’s ever hap- pened to you? I’d have to say mice running up my leg, and my husband sitting there sleeping while I was scream- ing my head off. I still laugh about that one. What is one of your goals for the next 12 months? To grow the store. What is your proudest accomplishment? The store. My husband owned the truck stop in Umatilla since 1975, but this store is something I’ve always wanted to do. This is the biggest ac- complishment for me. - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Administrative Support / Inside Sales Great work environment. Super awesome team. Good base pay PLUS commissions. Retirement plan. Weekends off. Interested? We are looking for a motivated, confident individual to join our team at East Oregonian in Pendleton. This full- time position will do inside sales and provide administrative support to the advertising director and publisher. No media or sales experience? No problem, as long as you understand the importance of great customer service, working hard and a desire to enjoy your job. Could this be you? Auction #1 Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO) and 401(k)/Roth 401(k) retirement plan. Send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group, PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, 9 a.m. Irrigon Public Library, 200 N.E. Main Ave., Irrigon (541-676- 9061). PORT OF MORROW COMMISSION, 1:30 p.m. Port of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive, Boardman (Dori Drago 541-481-7678). RIVERSIDE SITE COUNCIL, 5:30 p.m. Riverside High School library, 210 N.E. Boardman Ave., Boardman (541-676- 9128). HERMISTON PLANNING COMMISSION, 7 p.m. Hermiston City Hall, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston (541- 567-5521). STANFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT, 7 p.m. Stanfield School District office, 1120 N. Main St., Stanfield (541-449-3305). UMATILLA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, 7 p.m. Fire Station 21, 320 S. First St., Hermiston (Reta Larson 541-567-8822). What surprises you about Hermiston? Probably the growth. And, I ask myself the ques- tion, what brings people to Hermiston? 2-Upcoming Real Estate Auctions (541-667-6000). HERMISTON CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m. Hermiston City Hall council chambers, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston (541-567-5521). PORT OF UMATILLA COMMISSION, 1 p.m. Port of Umatilla offices, 505 Willamette Ave., Umatilla (541-922-3224). HERMISTON CEMETERY DISTRICT, 4 p.m. Burns Mortuary, 685 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston . What was the last book you read? I read crime novels. 91.78 +- Acres Mountain Property 12.6 miles Southeast of Walla Walla Selling to the Highest Bidder Regardless of Price Proceeds Benefi t the YMCA Learning Center 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 Macon Brothers Airport Facility, 301 E. Aeronca. Walla Walla Airport Auction #2 3-Commercial Properties, 105 S. Main, adjacent lot & 165 W. Coe Stanfi eld, Oregon 2 Selling to the Highest Bidder Regardless of Price Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, 2:00 p.m. Preview Sunday, Sept. 17, Noon – 2:30 p.m. 105 S. 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