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HERMISTON HISTORY
MARYANNA HARDIN
Fifth grade teacher at
West Park Elementary
When and why did you move to Hermiston?
I was born and raised here. I moved away for a
year my freshman year of college, to Mount Hood
Community College because I originally wanted
to pursue photography. I got homesick so I moved
back, and I was going to pursue dental hygiene,
but chemistry wasn’t my jam. So I ended up going
into elementary education at Eastern Oregon
University.
What is your favorite place to eat in
Hermiston?
I love Rio Express. It’s this little restaurant right
across the street from West Park. It’s family owned
and they have really good tacos and quesadillas.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to travel. This past year, my husband and I
went to Paris, London, Canada and Mexico. I like
to hike, be outdoors and be out with my two corgis.
What surprises you about Hermiston?
Because I’ve been here for so long, nothing sur-
prises me. But what I love is the diversity within
our Hispanic population. I think that there is a
large array of Mexican restaurants here, and I
think that’s because there’s a large Hispanic popu-
lation. I think we’re able to bring our culture into
the community, and I love that, also for the stu-
dents in Hermiston, because it gives them a chance
to be represented.
What was the last book you read?
I’m really not into books. I’m more of a podcast
kind of girl. Right now I’m really into the “Road to
Self Love” podcast by Paul Fishman. He brings on
a lot of entrepreneurs and people who have been
through traumatic experiences who have made
something of themselves, so it’s really inspiring.
What website or app do you use most other
than Facebook?
I love Instagram. I recently bought a Sony A6000
which is a traveling, smaller camera. I love taking
photos, editing them and posting.
If you could travel anywhere, where would
you go?
I think my next destination is Pastino, Italy. It’s the
coast, and I would really love to go there. We just
went to Paris and London, and it was very urban.
I love being on the beach, and I want to see how
Europeans do the beach.
What is the funniest thing that’s ever hap-
pened to you?
My husband and I were on a road trip to Califor-
nia, and I was hiding behind an aisle at a grocery
store to surprise him. But when I jumped up, I hit
my nose on one of the shelves and ended up cry-
ing. It was embarrassing; we were dating at that
time.
What is one of your goals for the next 12
months?
I’m starting my masters degree in strategic commu-
nications. I’d like to get halfway through my pro-
gram and survive work. I love people, I love talking
to people and I feel like I’d be able to take a cre-
ative aspect of a product or brand to promote it.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Being the daughter of immigrants, I would say
receiving my bachelor’s degree. It was the week-
end of Father’s Day, and I told my dad I forgot
his present. That’s when he told me that walking
across the stage during college graduation was his
present.
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Emergency responders treat a man, suspected to be under the infl uence of drugs, who fell from the railroad crossing arm
on Orchard Avenue in 1994.
25 YEARS AGO
OCT. 18, 1994
The departments of transportation in Washington
and Oregon are seeking opinions on the proposed relo-
cation of Highway 395.
Hermiston will have a chance to comment Oct. 25
at the Civic Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m.
The U.S. 395 Corridor Study group is consid-
ering nine routing options. The stated motivations
behind the proposals are providing a more direct route
between the Tri-Cities and Pendleton and removing
heavy truck traffi c from Kennewick’s main north-
south thoroughfare.
A straight south route from Pasco through Vansycle
Canyon to Pendleton would bypass Hermiston. About
half the alternatives entail moving the highway out of
Hermiston, possibly swinging the road as far east as
Walla Walla.
Much of the maintenance funding for Highway 395
comes from the federal government, but if the road
between Umatilla and Stanfi eld is no longer a U.S.
highway, maintenance will be left to the state.
50 YEARS AGO
OCT. 16, 1969
Hermiston city police investigated several acci-
dents during the past week. On Saturday, Oct. 11, at
7:40 a.m., police investigated an accident regarding
a station wagon driven by Sandra Sue Woolman and
a car belonging to Daniel Stuart Rosriguez parked on
West Orchard Avenue.
Miss Woolman told police that she was traveling
west on W. Orchard and she reached over to pick up
her lunch and looked up to fi nd she had hit a parked
car. Police measurements showed that the Rodriguez
vehicle had been knocked 87 feet 4 inches down the
street. Miss Woolman was cited for violation of the
basic rule.
75 YEARS AGO
OCT. 19, 1944
The political campaign is growing hotter day by
day and night by night. Ever since Roosevelt made his
Teamsters Union speech, followed by Dewey’s Okla-
homa reply, the lid has been off for both sides to say
what they please, in whatever language they choose.
The method dates back to the Cleveland-Blaine
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She recently completed
her geriatrics fellowship in
New York City. She said
she emphasizes caring for
the whole patient and pre-
ventative care, with expe-
rience in treating patients
from a variety of cultural
and ethnic backgrounds.
She is comfortable treating
conditions such as diabetes,
heart disease, gastrointes-
tinal issues, hypertension,
cholesterol problems and
lung issues in geriatric
patients.
To schedule an appoint-
ment with Tun, call
541-567-5305.
• • •
Living Faith Church
is welcoming Jesse and
Melissa Mace as their new
youth pastors. The cou-
ple begins their ministry
Sunday at the Hermiston
church. The regular wor-
ship service starts at 10 a.m.
at 1611 Diagonal Blvd.,
Hermiston. For more infor-
mation, call 541-567-4486.
• • •
Tickets are still available
for Altrusa International
of Hermiston‘s annual din-
ner and auction event. The
Altrusa Food Truck &
Auction Extravaganza is
Saturday, Oct. 26, with the
doors opening at 5 p.m. at
the Hermiston Commu-
nity Center. Admission is
$20.
Items up for bid include
a two-night stay at the
Round Rock House, the
unique beachfront cottage
days and other old time campaigns when the white
heat of virulency was turned on every candidate, high
or low, and argument and dignity were given minor
places to appeal to prejudice and personal and fac-
tional interests.
The effect of such a campaign is usually very stir-
ring and more voters of the indifferent class or doubtful
mind are brought to the polls than usual. It is somewhat
like a fi ght on Main Street when everyone rushes out
to see who gets in the best blows. Then the onloookers
go away and talk about it with keen interest, while the
same people would pass up an argument on the corner
involving leading principles of national welfare.
While the method cannot be wholly approved,
the results of such a campaign, with its charges and
counter charges, will uncover every feature of our
national political affairs in such language that millions
of voters will understand no other way. They will at
least be made mad enough to vote, and lack of voting
has been one of our greatest weaknesses.
100 YEARS AGO
OCT. 18, 1919
There is rumor current in Hermiston that Bert Ruth-
roff and his six children have fallen heir to close onto
$30,000 from the estate of his deceased wife. Verifi ca-
tion of this is supposed to reach her in a few days from
attorneys looking after the legal part of the estate in
Van Buren, Arkansas.
2) “The Romance of Tarzan,” a real sure enough
romance after a life in the jungles, will be witnessed
at The Movie this Saturday evening. The management
has gone to a lot of extra expense to secure this excel-
lent play. The reels are guaranteed not to break during
the performance. Furthermore there will be special
music for the occasion. Prices will remain the same.
3) Will the railroad offi cials ever wake up to the fact
that for size, Hermiston is the best paying proposition
they have on the whole eastern division, and will they
ever come to a realization that it is about time that they
paid a little more attention to the patrons who have
made this condition possible?
They might at least go fi fty-fi fty with us anyway,
and give us a little train service and a little better depot
accommodations. Everyone, even the offi cials them-
selves, will admit the logic contained in the foregoing
if they will follow for a month or two the tonnage that
goes out of Hermiston over the O. W.
is located two miles north
of Yachats; and a fi ve-night
stay at The Oasis in Palm
Springs (valued at more
than $1,200). Also, raffl e
tickets are $10 each for a
$2,000 Visa card.
Event tickets are avail-
able from Altrusa mem-
bers or the Hermiston
Chamber of Commerce.
See next week’s Hermis-
ton Herald for a full story
about the fundraiser.
• • •
In recognition of World
Origami Days, a spe-
cial display is featured
at the Hermiston Public
Library.
The nearly three-week
event is an international
celebration of the art of ori-
gami. People are encour-
aged to stop by the library
and check out the display.
The library is located at
235 E. Gladys Ave. It’s open
Monday through Thurs-
day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
and Friday/Saturday from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For ques-
tions, call 541-567-2882.
• • •
Thursday’s menu for
the Harkenrider Senior
Activity Center is beans
with ham, cornbread and
dessert. Friday is chicken
salad sandwich, salad and
dessert. Monday is gou-
lash, salad and garlic bread.
Tuesday is pork loin, scal-
lop potatoes, vegetable and
dessert. Next Wednesday is
BLT sandwich, macaroni
salad and dessert.
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tips to editor@hermiston-
herald.com.