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COMMUNITY A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM THREE MINUTES WITH ... WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019 HERMISTON HISTORY HEIDI DE LA CRUZ Loan offi cer Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation When and why did you move to Hermiston? I grew up here. What is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston? I really like Taste of Thai. HH fi le photo Stanfi eld graduate Amanda Denton, left, sprays attackers with silly string during graduation in 1994. 25 YEARS AGO What do you like to do in your spare time? I like a good Netfl ix binge. What surprises you about Hermiston? Probably the community involvement. Everyone really helps people in need in this community. What was the last book you read? The last thing I read was mortgage guidelines, honestly. What website or app do you use most, other than Facebook? Instagram If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would love to travel to Fiji. What is the funniest thing that’s ever hap- pened to you? I can’t think of anything right now. What is one of your goals for the next 12 months? I’m a new loan offi cer, so I want to become more established and get my name out in the community. What is your proudest accomplishment? Becoming a loan offi cer was a pretty big deal for me. I like being part of the downtown community. MAY 31, 1994 Two controversial books at the Hermiston Public Library have been reclassifi ed from the children’s and young adult’s section into the collec- tion for adults. The library board recommended and the city council approved reclas- sifying “Forever” by Judy Bloom and “Daddy’s Roommate” by Michael Willhoute, on the basis of requests from the public. “Forever,” popular among young adolescents since it was fi rst pub- lished in 1975, contains descriptions of a teenage girl’s fi rst sexual encoun- ter. The book may alert people to the consequences of sex, Elizabeth Col- lins of Hermiston, but “I believe this book is just too explicit.” The request for reconsideration for “Daddy’s Roommate,” a book aimed at children to explain gay lifestyles, was submitted by Anna Rademacher. “The lesson that the book teaches is that homosexuality is okay, that it is ‘normal’ or ‘natural’ behavior,” she said in her request. She recommended that parental discretion be used before children read the book, and that it be removed from the children’s section. Library director MLou Williams said the reclassifi cation was a com- promise that kept the books in the library. 50 YEARS AGO Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 113 • NUMBER 22 Chris Rush | Publisher • crush@eomediagroup.com • 541-278-2669 Jade McDowell | News Editor • jmcdowell@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4536 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Annie Fowler | Sports Editor • afowler@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4542 Jeanne Jewett | Multi-Media consultant • jjewett@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4531 Audra Workman | Multi-Media consultant • aworkman@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4538 Dana Tassie | Offi ce Coordinator • dtassie@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4530 To contact the Hermiston Herald for news, advertising or subscription information: • call 541-567-6457 • e-mail info@hermistonherald.com • stop by our offi ces at 333 E. Main St. • visit us online at: hermistonherald.com The Hermiston Herald (USPS 242220, ISSN 8750-4782) is published weekly at Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838, (541) 567-6457. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by mail Wednesdays Digital + e-Edition .............................. $39/year Full Access (print and digital) ............. $49/year Periodical postage paid at Hermiston, OR. Postmaster, send address changes to Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838. Member of EO Media Group Copyright ©2019 MAY 29, 1969 The Hermiston city budget com- mittee completed their work on the 1969-70 city budget Thursday. The preliminary budget as sub- mitted to the committee for delib- eration was approximately $75,000 outside the 6% limitation. The bud- get requirements submitted by var- ious departments was such that the city budget offi cer found that drastic cuts would be necessary to meet esti- mated revenues. Under these condi- tions the budget committee then set out to determine, through several mar- athon sessions, if the required budget expenditures should exceed the city’s 6% tax limitation. The budget committee found that urban problems are not confi ned strictly to larger metropolitan areas. The city of Hermiston is fi nding it very diffi cult to cope with the ever-in- creasing fi nancial requirements while its tax support base does not have suf- fi cient fl exibility to meet increased service demands. Scott Duke prepares to launch a soccer ball at Rocky Heights Elementary School in 1994. 75 YEARS AGO JUNE 1, 1944 Edward Gillam of Hermiston will get $5,500 for injuries sustained in an automobile accident caused when an army driver crashed into the car in which Gillam was riding. President Roosevelt approved a bill awarding him that amount. The committee said Gillam was left per- manently disabled. 2) Two Hermiston restaurant and confectionary establishments changed hands during the past week in a gen- eral shakeup of business houses. Ben Conner, an old hand at the restaurant business, is again in charge of the Pheasant Cafe. Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Hart were forced to give up their lease by the illness of Mr. Hart. Clyde A. Belles of Pendleton, a brother of Claude Belles of Hermis- ton, is the new operator of the Union Bar, having purchased the lease from Miles V. Roudebush who has oper- ated the business for some time. Mr. Roudebush has not announced his future plans but does expect to remain in Hermiston for the time being. Mr. Belles will sign a new lease with the Hermiston Carpenters Local 933, according to Roy White. 3) Something which is rather hard to explain occurred Wednesday eve- ning during a rainfall. The awning of PP&L Co. offi ce began to smoke and became serious enough to war- rant a call for the fi re department. The fi re was extinguished before the city equipment arrived, however, by passers-by. Apparently someone had fl ipped a cigarette up into the awning and it had found a dry spot. 100 YEARS AGO MAY 31, 1919 The Decoration Day parade yes- terday was stupendously grand. It was with pride that the few remain- ing Civil War veterans here took their place at the head of the procession. The boys’ band under direction of Supt. Voelker was a pleasing feature; then came the Spanish-American war veterans, followed by a procession of school girls. Last came 30 autos deco- rated with bunting, fl ags and fl owers, after which came patriotic speaking in the Auditorium. All stores and other places of busi- ness closed during the day Friday, and services were held in the churches, with picnics here and there, and a ball game in the afternoon between the married and single men. 2) George Strohm is a man who will always try anything once even if he does get beat at it. The other eve- ning he came downtown with a sack of potatoes, from the sale of which he was to purchase a few small articles for Mrs. Strohm. A storekeeper bar- tered him for a trade for bananas, and George took him up. He claims he came out even on the deal, but Mrs. Strohm does not think so, for her better half forgot all about what she told him to get for her. CORRECTIONS It is the policy of the Hermiston Herald to correct errors as soon as they are discovered. Incorrect information will be corrected on Page 2A. Errors commited on the Opinion page will be corrected on that page. Corrections also are noted in the online versions of our stories. Please contact the editor at editor@hermistonherald.com or call (541) 564-4533 with issues about this policy or to report errors. SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letters Policy: Letters to the Editor is a forum for the Hermiston Herald readers to express themselves on local, state, national or world issues. Brevity is good, but longer letters should be kept to 250 words. No personal attacks; challenge the opinion, not the person. The Hermiston Herald reserves the right to edit letters for length and for content. Letters must be original and signed by the writer or writers. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Writers should include a telephone number so they can be reached for questions. Only the letter writer’s name and city of residence will be published. OBITUARY POLICY The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos and, for veterans, a fl ag symbol at no charge. Expanded death notices will be published at no charge. These include information about services. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctuation and style. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at hermistonherald.com/ obituaryform, by email to obits@hermistonherald.com, by fax to 541-276-8314, placed via the funeral home or in person at the Hermiston Herald or East Oregonian offi ces. For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, x221. BTW Continued from Page A1 • • • With spring in full bloom, P.E.O. Chapter DR is cultivating fi nal plans for the Hermiston Gar- den Tour. In its 17th year, the event raises money to assist women in realiz- ing their potential through education. The June 8 tour features six local gardens. People can purchase tickets for $15 at Cottage Flowers, Kopacz Nursery & Florist or Westwinds Nursery, all of Hermiston. See the June 5 edition of the Hermiston Herald for a full story. • • • The Echo Public Library recently added to its collection, thanks to sev- eral area residents. Dona- tions in April included books from Bonnie Berry (3), Judy Webb (3), Jes- sica Holben (6) and Weeb Williams (13). Library staff encour- ages people to stop in and browse, including check- ing out books and materials about gardening. • • • The world premiere of “Life of Water,” writ- ten by composer Larry Nash Groupe, is featured during the 20th anniver- sary reunion concert of the Inland Northwest Musi- cians. The Sunday, June 16 event will be held at 4 p.m. at the Hermiston Commu- nity Center. Although there is no admission charge, peo- ple need to call 541-289- 4696 for seat reservations. For more information, visit www.inlandnorthwestmu- sicians.com. • • • The Stanfi eld Public Library is gearing up for its Ready for School Sum- mer Program. Kids who are age 4 or preparing for kindergar- ten are invited to attend a seven-week series that includes enhanced story times and weekly activi- ties that focus on different school readiness skills. The program is offered Mondays at 9 a.m. or Wednesdays at 6 p.m. There are slots available for 10 children during each session. For more information or to register your child, call 541-449-1254 or stop by the library at 180 W. Coe Ave. • • • The menu for the Har- kenrider Senior Activ- ity Center for Thursday is oven-baked chicken, pota- toes and gravy, vegetable, fruit salad and birthday cake by Sun Terrace. Friday is soup or salad with a half sandwich and dessert. • • • Third grade students from Rocky Height Ele- mentary School will help bring history alive during a pair of performances of “The American Dream.” The public is invited to the shows Friday at 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. at Armand Larive Middle School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston. There is no admission charge. For more information, call 541-667-6600. ———You can submit items for our weekly By The Way column by email- ing your tips to editor@ hermistonherald.com.
