OPINION/COMMUNITY
A12 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019
INSIDE MY SHOES
Hallmark sentiments on National Boss’s Day
A
s I approached college
executive director offered me a
graduation, my goal was direct care job at the interview.
to eventually become a
When the group home man-
boss with my own offi ce
ager left a few months
where I could hang posters
later, I was offered a
on the ceiling.
promotion — I was 25.
Seemingly lofty ambi-
I promptly moved into
tions for a 22-year-old,
the offi ce and attached
it came to fruition much
posters to the ceiling.
sooner than I anticipated.
When the board hired
When John and I fi rst
an executive direc-
moved to Eastern Ore-
tor who only stayed a
T AMMY
M ALGESINI ,
gon, I had hoped to collect
short while, I stepped
COMMENT
unemployment benefi ts
into the interim capac-
while adjusting to the land
ity while they searched
of sagebrush and sand.
for a permanent replacement.
With a college degree in hand
It was then that I learned that
and nearly four years of experi-
I didn’t want the buck to stop
ence in the human services fi eld, at my desk — I was perfectly
the door quickly opened at Betah content in a mid-level manage-
House, a facility that provided
ment position — or the “medium
residential and vocational ser-
cheese,” as one of the residents
vices for adults with develop-
called my role as the residential
mental disabilities. The interim
program manager.
Paula Smith had been talking
to Suzanne Tosten, a group
home manager, and referred to
her as the “big cheese.” Suzanne
explained to Paula that Candy
Lukens was executive direc-
tor, so that made her the big
boss, and that Tammy (me)
was the mid-level boss and that
she (Suzanne) was under them.
Paula quickly fi gured out the
hierarchy.
“Oh, I get it, Candy is the big
cheese, Tammy is the medium
cheese and you’re the little
cheese,” Paula said.
I appreciate the mentorship I
received from Candy and several
other bosses I’ve had over the
years. I learned the most from
Charlie Carnes, a program man-
ager when I worked for Umatilla
County.
A career Navy pilot turned
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Hermiston a dynamic city
in need of more room for
students
Hermiston is a “can do” commu-
nity. Residents know the value of a
good education, and that an invest-
ment in schools today will pay off
for years to come.
Residents have the opportu-
nity this November to again invest
in Hermiston education by approv-
ing Measure 30-130. It’s a fi scally
responsible proposal to address
overcrowding in elementary schools
and at the high school caused by the
signifi cant population growth of the
area.
The school district listened to
voters after the last bond vote. It
reduced its funding request, paid off
additional debt, and selected bond
projects that focus on increasing
classroom space to help keep class
sizes smaller.
They are making a request that
will not increase residents’ school
bond tax rates. This bond will not
only address overcrowding but will
spur private investment by show-
ing Hermiston is a city that takes
its future seriously. We’re proud to
support Measure 30-130 and this
unique opportunity for Hermiston to
invest in its students and its future.
We encourage voters to vote yes on
Measure 30-130.
Representative Greg
& Sherri Smith
Heppner
Yes vote is investment in
Hermiston students
Hermiston has the opportunity in
ma’am” Joe Friday — reporting
on city council and county court
meetings. Some of them were
real snorers.
I’ll never forget when I fi nally
got it. Dave said my description
about problems Heppner was
having with its city garbage ser-
vice franchise was so vivid that
he could actually see and smell
the scene.
Today (Oct. 16) is National
Boss’s Day — so, I tip my hat to
Charlie Carnes, who was never
afraid to work in the trenches,
while also handing out compli-
ments and supporting his team.
———
Tammy Malgesini is the com-
munity editor. Her column,
Inside my Shoes, includes gen-
eral musings about life. Contact
her at tmalgesini@eastorego-
nian.com or 541-564-4539.
Echo reunion
November to yet again invest in its
young people and its future.
The Hermiston School District is
asking voters to approve a bond that
will fund adequate classroom space
for its students. It’s a package that
takes into consideration the growing
student enrollment and the priorities
of residents polled in the past year.
Support for a school bond such
as this is truly an investment, and
we see the returns every day. Grad-
uates of the Hermiston school sys-
tem are a huge part of our commu-
nity. We’re lucky to live in a place
that adds jobs and housing at a pace
that enables alumni to return and
give back to the community they
grew up in.
It’s incredible to look around at
the number of businesses started
or managed by Hermiston gradu-
ates. Alumni are stepping up into
service clubs, nonprofi t boards and
volunteer positions. At Hermiston
High School, more than a quarter
of the teachers were once Bulldogs
themselves.
I have always been appreciative
of the education all my kids received
from the Hermiston School District.
My son teaches at Armand Larvie
Middle School, while my daughter
is a member of the Rotarians.
My kids and so many others were
students who came up through a dis-
trict supported by the community.
They attended fi rst-rate schools with
outstanding teachers and staff. Resi-
dents made this possible by support-
ing school bonds.
Please join me in voting Yes for
Hermiston Schools.
Phil Hamm
Hermiston
Contributed photo
Alumni of Echo High School from the classes of 1969 and 1970 gathered Sept. 21 and Sept. 22
to celebrate a reunion. Pictured left to right are: (front row) Pat Fisher, David Stockard, John
McCord, Jerry Roberts, Doug Hale, Alvin Umphfres, (middle row) Millie Bowman White, Donna
McAtee Bradbury, Sylvia Billing, (back row) Sam Haines, Vickie Murray May, Cindy Williams
Lucas, Bruce Wattenburger, Donna Baggerly Bowman, Fred Davis, Diane Schultze Wilson,
George Koffl er, Edith Teff t Roberts and Janet Williams Henderson.
Hermiston town hall will discuss election
HERMISTON HERALD
The Umatilla County
Republican Party is hosting
town halls about the Nov. 5
election.
Umatilla County voters
get to decide on two mea-
sures that would change the
county charter. One would
change “Law Enforcement
Department” in the charter
to “Sheriff’s Offi ce” to align
with the name of the sher-
iff’s offi ce as well as refl ect
the position of sheriff is an
elected offi cial.
The other would change
the election of county offi -
cials to the November elec-
tion and only require a pri-
mary election if more than
two candidates fi led in a
race.
The Hermiston town hall
is Oct. 23 at Armand Larive
Middle School, 1497 S.W.
Ninth St. at 6:30 p.m. with
Commissioner Bill Elfering.
Hermiston schools Superin-
tendent Tricia Mooney will
discuss the district’s $89
million bond proposal that
will be on the ballot.
Echo voters get to decide
on continuing the levy tax
to support the Echo Rural
Fire Protection District. Fire
Chief Delbert Gehrke will
speak on the measure during
the Hermiston town hall.
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alcohol and drug counselor,
Charlie possessed an uncanny
ability to rally the troops. He
made each person feel like a val-
ued part of the team.
In accordance with mili-
tary tradition, Charlie gave
each of us call signs. Due to my
no-nonsense approaches and lit-
eral interpretations of things,
mine was Terminator — after
the role portrayed by Arnold
Schwarzenegger.
After 20+ years in manage-
ment and leadership capacities,
I changed careers and began
an entry-level job in the news
industry. Several editors have
worked patiently with me as I
learned a more creative style.
In my early years with the
newspaper, deputy managing
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my “Dragnet” — “Just the facts,
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