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A16 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Company to mitigate smell in Stanfield By JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN STAFF WRITER Several Stanfield resi- dents turned out on Mon- day to hear the proposed solutions for the smell that’s been plaguing them for the past several months, but many left still skeptical that the odors will go away. Representatives from 3D Idapro Solutions, the com- pany that owns a factory on Hoosier Avenue that has been emitting odors, came from their offices in Illi- nois to discuss their plans to mitigate the smell, some of which are already in place. They admitted to rushing the plant back into produc- tion after a fire and blending incorrect materials last week that led to a worse-than-usu- al stench. The factory, which moved into Stanfield in 2016, primarily process- es whole and cut potatoes, peels and potato slurry, de- hydrating it to make dog food. Kevin Andreson and Mark Johnson of 3D Idapro said the company is in the second part of a three-part plan to mitigate odors. The first step, completed Sept. 15, was grading the site, eliminating pot holes on the property to reduce standing water and to limit potatoes spilling out of the trucks and decomposing on the ground, which they said had contrib- uted to the smell. In the second phase, which they expect to com- plete by Sunday, Oct. 15, they plan to enclose the re- ceiving area, to reduce the odors to surrounding areas as the potatoes dry. This will include putting up a large tent in the receiving area. They said they have also established an odor mitiga- HARVEST Continued from Page A1 She said she also want- ed to support the SAGE Center, which she said was “awesome” about working with the schools when she was a teacher in Board- man. The center even let her drama students use the auditorium for perfor- mances. Virginia and Ken Harris of Umatilla were on hand selling watercolors by Vir- ginia and photos by Ken. Virginia said they have been to every Harvest Fes- tival since its beginning four years ago. She said they were im- pressed with how the Port of Morrow had created so many jobs for so many people, and wanted to tion system called “Odor Boss,” which is supposed to neutralize odors in the area. The final phase, sched- uled for completion Nov. 30, is the installation of a new air scrubber. The old scrubber, which was too small, was damaged in a fire at the plant in February. “The installation of the new unit will significant- ly reduce the smells as the plant operates,” Andreson said. Both executives apolo- gized for the discomfort the factory’s operations have caused residents. “We ran the plant prob- ably before it was ready to run,” Johnson said. “Then we had the fire. We tried to get it up and running as fast as possible, but put in the wrong equipment.” Citizens still had many concerns about how the smell was affecting their health and property values. One Stanfield resident, who said he has lung prob- lems, asked why the smell was so bad last Friday. “That was 100 percent our fault,” Johnson said. “What we should have been blending was a dry material strain with a wet one. How- ever, our operators were blending a very dry strain with a very dry strain. There was not enough water to take out, and so it basically started baking — that’s what was causing the odors.” Stanfield residents asked why the issues with odors weren’t worked out before the plant began to operate. Both Andreson and John- son said they were relatively new to the company — An- dreson was hired in January, and Johnson in May — but that as far as they knew, the plant had always been with- in its permits. come out and be part of a community event there. “We like what’s hap- pening in this community,” she said. The free event was host- ed by the SAGE Center in partnership with Board- man, Heppner and Irrigon chambers of commerce. It included fresh produce from Threemile Canyon Farms to support 4-H programs, displays by lo- cal artisans and growers, pumpkin painting, games for children, wagon rides, a photo booth and a chance to see the SAGE Center museum, which features a variety of hands-on exhib- its about local agricultural and industrial operations. ——— Contact Jade McDowell at jmcdowell@eastorego- nian.com or 541-564-4536. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 FROM PAGE A1 IN BRIEF Relay for Life volunteers meet Thursday Relay for Life Umatilla County is getting a head start on organizing its 2018 event. The American Cancer Society is continuing with the combined Hermiston and Pendleton event for the upcoming year. Volun- teers from across Umatilla County and beyond are in- vited to participate. A planning meeting is Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at Dr. Patricia Winn’s of- fice, 3001 St. Anthony Way Suite 135, Pendle- ton. Committee members, team captains and others interested in volunteering are welcome to attend to learn how they can be- come involved in the sum- mer fundraiser that bene- fits the American Cancer Society. For more information, contact Carol Preston at relaypendleton@yahoo. com or 541-379-6294. Band students sell donuts to fund tour The Stanfield High School band is selling donuts to help fund their April 2018 tour to Lake Chelan and Leavenworth, Washington. Band students will be Growing up in a family of quilters, Lila Killing- beck completed her first quilt at age 15. The Boardman woman is the featured quilter for the Boardman Fall Quilt Show. In its 13th year, the event is Friday and Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Admission is $3, which is good for both days. In addition to quilt dis- plays — which includes keepsake heirloom quilts, contemporary quilts, wall hangings and other quilt- ed items — the event in- cludes demonstrations, mini workshops, fabric and quilting supply ven- dors, hourly door priz- es, raffle quilts and show awards. Lunch will be available for purchase. Killingbeck was a People’s Choice win- ner during the 2016 quilt show, said Carol Michael of the Boardman Quilt Group. She will share tips and examples of her cre- ations during the event. In addition to heritage needle arts, Killingbeck enjoys hiking, camping and many other outdoor activities. Since attending school at Eastern Oregon College, Killingbeck has remained a lifelong resi- dent of Eastern Oregon. As a stay-at-home mom, Killingbeck began quilting in earnest after her three children left home. At that time she hand quilted most of her work. Over the years she has worked in many offices, including for Dr. John Page and Dr. Stephen Spike, Oregon Potato, Riv- ercrest Farms and the city of Boardman. Although, Killingbeck retired several years ago as the Boardman city clerk, she still period- ically works at Barnett & Moro, P.C., in Hermiston. The busy and multi-tal- ented woman said she makes time for quilting because she wants to leave something of permanence for her children and grand- children. Killingbeck said she wants to pass on something made by her own hands, more than just memories of going to an office every day. For more about the Boardman Fall Quilt Show, contact 541-481- 9426, 541-571-7009 or McNary USA runners from McNary Heights Elementary School in Umatilla. The group re- cently competed in the Big Cat Classic race in Stanfield. The Umatilla girls ran away with the top five places. Congratu- lations are in order to Mi- aRose Bernal, Claudia Castro-Ortega, Natalie Bodecker, Jacqueling Araiza and Lilliana Guti- errez. In addition, two boys placed in the top five — Jose Perez and R.J. Estrada. • • • You can submit items for our weekly By The Way column by emailing your tips to editor@herm- istonherald.com or share them on social media us- ing the hashtag #HHBTW. selling original Krispy Kreme donuts by the doz- en for $11 Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold-out) at Walmart, 1350 N. First St., Hermiston. For more information, call band director Deborah Wryn at 541-240-1513. Quilt show features displays, demonstrations tlkranch@centurytel.net. Photo trip focuses on fall foliage Photography enthusi- asts are invited to capture fall foliage photos during an upcoming event offered by Hermiston Parks & Recreation. The Fall Photography Workshop: Southeastern Washington Fall Colors is Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3-10 p.m. The group will depart/return at Hermiston City Hall. Participants will travel to the Yakima Area Ar- boretum. An experienced photographer will work with people to adjust cam- era settings and provide tips to capture the best of the fall foliage. The cost is $25 for Hermiston residents and $32 for non-residents. Dinner and transportation is provided. Open to ages 16-and-older, no experi- ence is necessary but par- ticipants need to bring their own DSLR camera. People should dress comfortably for outdoor weather. For more information, visit www.hermistonrec- reation.com. Register by Friday, Oct. 13 by calling 541-667-5018 or stop- ping by the recreation of- fice, 180 N.E. Second St., Hermiston. BY THE WAY BTW Continued from Page A1 Jillian Smalley was the top fundraiser, followed by Andrea Eiden, Angie Koester, David Andrews and Lyall Arey — they each won cash prizes for their efforts. Kristi Smalley, publicity manag- er, invites the community to come out and cheer the bowling athletes on as they participate in the Region- al Bowling Competition this Saturday beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Desert Lanes. Special Olympics pro- vides year-round athletic training and sports compe- titions for individuals ages 6 and older with intellectu- al and developmental dis- abilities. Fundraisers help in supporting the program, which is free for athletes to participate. For more information about partic- ipating or volunteering, call Angela Schneider, local program coordinator, at 541-314-0166. • • • Three cheers for the Follow the Hermiston Herald on Twitter at @ HermistonHerald. Visit us online at www.Hermiston- Herald.com Shriners Hospitals for Children ® — Portland Pendleton Outreach Clinic October 20 th , Appointments from: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM A Special Thank You to the Friends and Supporters of the Hermiston Lion’s Ag-Ed Dinner & Auction! PLATINUM SPONSORS: The Portland Shriners Hospital will be in your neighborhood to provide expert pediatric orthopedic care through its outreach clinic on October 20 th ! GOLD SPONSORS: AgriNorthwest • Wilbur Ellis • IRZ Consulting, LLC • Photography Plus Hansell Farms • Purswell Pump Co. • Umatilla Electric Cooperative Riverview Seed Co. SILVER SPONSORS: Sunheaven Farms, LLC • AgSource Laboratories • Simplot Grower Solutions Pioneer Seed Company • United Grain Growers • Morrow County Grain Growers The Simmons Agency • G-2 Farming, LLC BRONZE SPONSORS: Mr. Insulation Co. • Banner Bank We would also like to give a shout out and a thank you: Swire Coca-Cola/Dave Caldwell • Jan & Bob’s Signs • Sundown Metal Fab Columbia Crest Winery • Art Prior • Ordnance Brewing Company Starbucks Coff ee • Hermiston Chamber of Commerce • Miller Realty Representative Greg Smith • The Sandy Bottom Boys • Ford Bonney Proceeds go to the BMCC Precision Agriculture Center and local community activities in memory of Don Horneck. To schedule an appointment please contact: 503-221-3422 2461 SW Perkins Ave. Pendleton, OR 97801 http://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/ Locations/portland
