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HERMISTON HISTORY
Great yields and prices for potatoes in 1992
25 years ago
GEORGE AVILA
Manager, La Palma
When and why did you move to Hermiston?
I’ve lived here all my life, born and raised. We
opened the restaurant in 2007.
What is your favorite place to eat in Herm-
iston?
La Palma!
What do you like to do in your free time?
Just hang out with the family — most of us are re-
lated here.
What surprises you about Hermiston?
That it’s getting bigger.
What was the last book you read and why?
I can’t think of a book, but I follow the news a lot.
What app or website do you use most often
besides Facebook?
Nothing really, just Facebook.
If you could travel anywhere, where would
you go?
Europe.
What is the funniest thing that’s happened to
you?
Nothing I can think of.
What is one of your goals for the next 12
months?
That everything goes well with the expansion —
we’ve seen an increase in customers since then.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Probably the restaurant.
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VOLUME 111 ● NUMBER 40
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OCT. 6, 1992
• It took nearly 14 years
to go to trial, but it took
less than a week to render
a guilty verdict and a life
sentence for the 1978 mur-
der of 15 year-old Sharon
Weber. Stanley Bernson,
56, was found guilty and
sentenced to life in prison
in Umatilla County Circuit
Court. Weber’s mother,
Libby Bovent said “there
is justice after all” after the
sentencing.
• Area growers and bro-
kers are reporting great
prices and high yields on
the potato crop. One fi eld
of Russet-Burbanks near
Boardman was reported-
ly producing a yield of 35
tons per acre.
• An Oregon State Po-
lice detective reports that
recent graffi ti appearing
in various locations in
the area may be gang re-
lated. Det. Dick Stein of
OSP said graffi ti with the
number 13 and “Norte 14”
were indicative of two ri-
val gangs that originated
in California and squabble
over turn in new areas they
expand into. Hermiston
Police Chief Grant Asher
said he doesn’t believe the
area has a problem with
gangs.
• Hermiston Mayor
Frank Harkenrider is con-
ducting a personal crusade
to rid the city of unsight-
ly property and clean up
areas that present fi re and
safety hazards. His weap-
on of choice in the battle
is Hank McDonald, city
building inspector, to issue
warnings of city code vio-
lations.
•
Hermiston
High
School’s marching band
placed fi rst in their divi-
sion in the Cavalcade of
Band competition in Pas-
co, Washington, and the
color guard also placed
fi rst and won the best fl ags
award for the second year
in a row.
• The city of Boardman
hopes to have a new city
manager on board by Jan-
uary 1993. City Manager
Gene Allen, who has held
the position since Novem-
ber 1990, has announced
his intention to retire.
Salary listed for the job
with a range of $31,000 to
$42,000 a year.
50 years ago
OCT. 5, 1967
• A front page story
reported that Hermiston
Police were investigating
three burglaries reported
over one night. The loca-
tions hit were Berg Brothers
seed store, Kiddi-Korner
Cafe and Pendleton Grain
Growers. Among the items
taken at the various loca-
tions were soda pop, candy
and knives.
HERALD ARCHIVE
Frederico Hernandez unloads recently harvested potatoes at the Bud-Rich Potato fresh
pack plant south of Hermiston. Growers and brokers say the harvest this year is good with
quality and quantity supported by a strong market for the local crop.
• An ad for Stewart’s
Town and Country grocery
store listed the following
specials: Jonathan apples, 6
pounds for $1; pink grape-
fruit, 8 for $1, a baker’s
dozen of glazed doughnuts
for 60 cents.
• Carpenters are rapidly
rebuilding the Northwest
Livestock
Commission
buildings at the junction of
Interstate 80N and West-
land Road, which were de-
stroyed by fi re on Aug. 18,
1967. Construction of the
auction yard and bleachers
were expected to be fi n-
ished by Oct. 15, 1967 for
Omar Bonney to conduct
the fi rst horse auction in the
new quarters.
• A full-page ad promot-
ing the Hermiston foot-
ball team’s game against
Redmond urged readers to
“support your team” like
area merchants are, which
included: Umatilla Electric
Cooperative, C&B Live-
stock, Campbell Rambler
& Toyota, McCabe’s Cafe,
Shorty’s Union ’76 Station,
Mull Tin Shop, Frank Har-
kenrider—Union Oil Dis-
tributor, Marlette Homes;
L.A. Moore Furnisher of
Homes, Tum-A-Lum Lum-
ber Co., and U.S. National
Bank.
75 years ago
OCT. 8, 1942
• A front-page item was
published urging people
mail Christmas gifts for
people serving in the mili-
tary by Nov. 1, 1942, as the
United States was nearing
its fi rst full year of partici-
pation in World War II.
• The federal govern-
ment imposed rent control
measures for all of Umatil-
la County, freezing rent at
the level that existed as of
March 1, 1942. Exceptions
could be make for housing
that had undergone major
capitol improvement or
were fully furnished if they
had been previously unfur-
nished. All landlords were
required to register their
rentals.
• From the “Pine City
News” column compiled by
Mrs. Bernice Wattenburger:
Mrs. Anna O. Thompson of
Heppner has been hired to
teach the fi rst four grades at
Pine City school, and Mrs.
Helen Corrin is teaching
the upper grades.
• From the “Farm war
news” column: Oregon
wheat growers are asked
to divert as much wheat
acreage as they can to crops
more needed in the war ef-
fort. Crops listed included
sugar beets, fl axseed, dry
beans and dry peas.
100 years ago
OCT. 6, 1917
• A Field Day was
planned for the Umatilla
experiment farm to update
the public on agricultural
experiment and fi ndings
from the year. Many of
the topics to be discussed
related to irrigation, in-
cluding sprinkler irriga-
tion, orchards, tree fruits
and grapes and ornamental
plants and wind breaks.
The location of the exper-
iment station was one mile
north and one-half mile
west of Hermiston.
• An advertisement in
this weeks issue promot-
ed a chicken dinner at the
Hermiston Hotel on Sun-
day at noon or Wednesday
evenings for 50 cents. An-
other nearby ad promoted
a one-year subscription to
the Hermiston Herald plus
a one year subscription to
The Oregon Farmer for a
price of only $1.50. Ordi-
narily the Herald subscrip-
tion alone was $1.50 and
The Oregon Farmer sold
for $1.00 a year.
• In the “Local Briefs”
column: B.M. Rogers who
is operating the Harry
Straw ranch east of town,
is around again after quite
a severe illness from a skin
disease called “shingles.”
• Also in “Local Briefs”
was this notice: “Dr. and
Mrs. Alexander Reid
moved their household
furniture from their former
home in Stanfi eld Tues-
day, and are now fairly
comfortably situated in the
Ross Newport residence,
which the doctor has rent-
ed.” And in the adjacent
Want Ads: “Lost — a head
rest for surgeon’s chair be-
tween Stanfi eld and Herm-
iston last Tuesday. Finder
please notify Dr. A. Reid
of Hermiston.”
COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 9-9:45 a.m., Good
Shepherd Wellness Center,
610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston.
Improve balance, increase
fl exibility and strengthen core
muscles. Participants should
wear comfortable clothing
and shoes with fl exible soles.
Can be performed standing or
sitting. Class size capped at 15;
registration required. (Lynda
Carraher 541-922-4203)
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., Stanfi eld Community
Center, 225 W. Roosevelt,
Stanfi eld. Cost is $3.50 for
seniors, $6 for others. (541-449-
1332)
KIDS CLUB, 6:30-8 p.m., Hermiston
Christian Center, 1825 W.
Highland Ave., Hermiston.
For ages 5-12. Includes open
gym, games, prizes, snacks
music, puppets and more.
Transportation available. (Joanna
Hayden 541-561-5573)
TOUR OF KNOWLEDGE, 7-8 p.m.,
Eastern Oregon Higher Education
Center, 980 S.E. Columbia Drive,
Hermiston. Discussion of public
hearings, meetings and events
relevant to the area, and reports
on sites and facilities that impact
natural resources and places
of historical interest. Free and
everyone welcome. (Eileen
Laramore 541-303-3872)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
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)
UMATILLA COUNTY CHILDREN AND
FAMILY GRIEF RECOVERY CENTER
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING, 6
p.m., New Hope Community
Church, 1350 S. Highway 395,
Hermiston. Meet-and-greet at
5:45 p.m. followed by meeting
at 6 p.m. All those interested in
volunteering are encouraged to
attend. (Matt Terjeson 503-720-
1620)
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 fi rst come, fi rst served;
games begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds
benefi t 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, OCTOBER 6
STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Hermiston
Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave.,
Hermiston. (541-567-2882)
STORY AND CRAFT TIME, 2 p.m.,
Echo Public Library, 20 S.
Bonanza, Echo. (541-376-8411)
WOMEN VETERANS OPEN HOUSE,
3-6 p.m., Holiday Inn Express,
245 N. First St., Hermiston.
Elizabeth Estabrooks, ODVA
Womens Veterans Coordinator,
will answer questions. Network
with women veterans and visit
the I Am Not Invisible photo
exhibit. Refreshments provided.
Free. (Linda Skendzel 541-922-
6420)
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, OCTOBER 7
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-10 a.m.,
Stanfi eld Community Center, 225
W. Roosevelt, Stanfi eld. Costs
$5 for full breakfast/$3 for light
meal. (541-449-1332)
FLEA MARKET, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Stanfi eld Community Center,
225 W. Roosevelt Ave., Stanfi eld.
Tables $10 each. (541-449-1332 or
541-449-3255)
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.
MORROW COUNTY HARVEST
FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road,
Boardman. Local vendors,
mule-drawn wagon rides, kids’
corner, photo booth, beer and
wine tasting and more. Free and
suitable for all ages. (Stefanie
Swindler 541-481-7243)
YARN CLUB, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235 E.
Gladys Ave., Hermiston. (541-567-
2882)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 9-9:45 a.m., Good
Shepherd Wellness Center,
610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston.
Improve balance, increase
fl exibility and strengthen core
muscles. Participants should
wear comfortable clothing
and shoes with fl exible soles.
Can be performed standing or
sitting. Class size capped at 15;
registration required. (Lynda
Carraher 541-922-4203)
TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL, 4 p.m.,
Hermiston Public Library, 235
E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. All
teens welcome. Snacks will be
provided. (541-567-2882)
DAD’S CAKE BAKE FUNDRAISER,
6-8 p.m., West Park Elementary
School, 555 S.W. Seventh St.,
Hermiston. Traditional fundraiser
features a theme of “Let the
Adventure Begin.” Event features
a bake sale and a performance
by kindergarten students. Free
admission. (Mary Gorham 541-
667-6800)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30-11
a.m., Stanfi eld Public Library, 180
W. Coe Ave., Stanfi eld. (541-449-
1254)
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)
THE ARC 50TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION, 5:30-7 p.m., The
ARC Umatilla County, 215 W.
Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Free
hot dog dinner at 5:30 p.m., cake
cutting at 6:15 p.m. Visit with
new and old friends and help
make a birthday card for The Arc.
Free. (Kristi Smalley 541-571-
0997)
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, OCTOBER 11
TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER
BALANCE, 9-9:45 a.m., Good
Shepherd Wellness Center,
610 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston.
Improve balance, increase
fl exibility and strengthen core
muscles. Participants should
wear comfortable clothing
and shoes with fl exible soles.
Can be performed standing or
sitting. Class size capped at 15;
registration required. (Lynda
Carraher 541-922-4203)