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Newspaper Page TextNEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020 IN BRIEF Hospital auxiliary announces scholarship winners The Good Shepherd Med- ical Center Auxiliary recently awarded $2,000 scholarships to the following area students pursuing medical degrees: Amanda McGloin, Blue Mountain Community Col- lege, nursing, and Oregon Health & Science Univer- sity, bachelor’s degree in nursing; Brigitte Valencia, Linn Benton Community College, occupational ther- apy; Kyler Mikami, BMCC/ Brigham Young University, biophysics/chemistry and pre-med; Megan Gering, BMCC, nursing; and Paige Macisaac, Western Gover- nor’s University, bachelor’s degree in nursing. For more information about the auxiliary or its scholarships, call the direc- tor of volunteer services at 541-667-3690. Chase Carlson to graduate from Iowa State University AMES, Iowa — Herm- iston graduate Chase Carl- son, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, will graduate with a bachelor of science degree from the Iowa State Univer- sity’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Majoring in agricultural business, Carlson will join a network of 46,000 CALS alumni sharing their talents and making a difference around the world. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the university’s commitment to prioritize health and safety, spring commencement has moved to a virtual format. On May 8, 2020, the Col- lege of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host a virtual convocation at 9 a.m CST. This event provides individ- ual recognition for graduat- ing seniors and will feature a series of videos hosted on the college Facebook page or at www.cals.iastate.edu/ convocation where the vir- tual celebration will be archived for future viewing. Local student graduates from Boise State University BOISE, Idaho — This spring at Boise State Univer- sity, 2,785 students were eli- gible for 3,232 degrees and certiﬁ cates, with 785 stu- dents eligible for honors. Local students earning a degree were: Sadee Kem- merer of Adams (BS nurs- ing); Sydney Moore of Hermiston (MSW, advanced standing); Kaelyn Lindsay of Lexington (BS pyschol- ogy); and Jennifer Hoole- han (BS respiratory care) and Kendyl Thorne (BA elementary education) of Pendleton. Watch the full commence- ment ceremony, along with shout-out videos from stu- dents and faculty, at boises- tate.edu/commencement. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MAY 4, 2020 FARR — Sierra L. Fry and Jared L. Farr of Hermiston: a boy, Trace Martin Alexander Farr. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton APRIL 30, 2020 BETTENCOURT — Raeanne A. Slaght and Connor B. Bettencourt of Echo: a boy, Blaise James Bettencourt. MAY 1, 2020 NAVARRO — Alejandra Zuniga and Roberto Navarro of Board- man: a boy, Roberto Vicente Enzo Navarro. HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A11 Hotline now available to help victims of February’s ﬂ ood By ANDREW CUTLER EAST OREGONIAN As the county continues grappling with the far-reach- ing affects of COVID-19, some are still dealing with the impacts from Febru- ary ﬂ ooding that devastated much of Umatilla County. A free legal hotline is now available for survivors of the severe storms, ﬂ ooding, landslides, and mudslides in Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. “We have recruited vol- unteer lawyers from the Pendleton community to get training on how to apply for FEMA and other gov- ernment beneﬁ ts,” said Kat- eri Walsh, the public/media relations manager for the Oregon State Bar. Disaster Legal Services, a partnership between the Ore- gon State Bar, the American Bar Association Young Law- yers Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offers limited legal assistance from a local vol- unteer lawyer, Walsh said. Umatilla County residents facing legal issues related to the February ﬂ oods can call the hotline at 503-431-6408 or 800-452-8260 ext. 408. Walsh said the volun- teer lawyers can aid with issues like repair contracts and working with contrac- tors, replacement of wills or other important legal documents that could have been destroyed, counseling on mortgage foreclosure, advice on landlord-tenant problems if there’s evic- tions, or employment law questions. “People can call, explain what their legal issue is and we will do our best to con- nect them with a volunteer lawyer,” she said. “Disasters like these ﬂ oods can create a pretty bewildering set of legal issues for folks.” A heavy snowstorm in the DISASTER LEGAL SERVICES A free legal hotline is now available for survi- vors of the severe February storms, ﬂ ooding, landslides, and mudslides in Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Disaster survivors facing legal issues can call the hotline at 503-431-6408 or 800-452-8260 ext. 408. Callers can receive limited legal assistance from a local volunteer lawyer, through this partnership between the Oregon State Bar, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The type of legal assistance available includes: • Assistance with securing FEMA and other government beneﬁ ts available to disaster survivors; • Assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims; • Help with home repair contracts and con- tractors; • Replacement of wills and other important legal documents destroyed in the disaster; • Assisting in consumer protection matters, remedies and procedures; • Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure prob- lems; • Counseling on landlord-tenant problems. FEMA ASSISTANCE Individuals who suffered losses or dam- age from severe storms and flooding in February, may be eligible for disaster aid. Federal funds are available to help eligible individuals in Umatilla County and on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation recover. The deadline to apply is June 2. If you may need help with the application process, you may be able to get free assis- tance from a volunteer lawyer by calling the Oregon Stat Bar at 503-431-6408 or 800-452-8260 ext. 408. • Call to apply: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) • The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 • For 711 or video relay service, call 1-800- 621-FEMA Blue Mountains in late Jan- uary, followed by two days of rain and warming tem- peratures, created the worst ﬂ ooding in at least 30 years in the city of Pendleton and other smaller communities in the area such as Echo. The Umatilla River crested at more than 19 feet on the night of Feb. 6 — nearly four times the average height for that date — during the worst of the ﬂ ooding, and multiple rivers in the area set records for their water level. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emer- gency on Feb. 7 for Uma- tilla, Union, and Wallowa counties, which meant the Oregon National Guard For more information or to apply, visit www.disasterassistance.gove When applying for disaster assistance, the following information will be needed: • Social Security Number (including spouse’s) • Private insurance information, if available • Address and zip code of the damaged property • A telephone number • An address where postal mail is delivered • If disaster assistance will be accessed through direct deposit, a bank account type (savings/checking), account number and routing number Source: Legal Aid Services of Oregon-Pend- leton Office The hotline, Walsh said, also covers tribal members. “We’ve got the law- yer, Brent Hall, for the tribe involved in this program as well,” she said. “So, hope- fully, he can assist in con- necting people with the right resources.” As of Monday, April 4, FEMA has distributed more than $800,000 in assis- tance for the Individual & Household Program to eli- gible applicants of Umatilla County and CTUIR, Walsh said. “What we don’t want is for people to give up with- out at least trying to access resources to which they’re entitled,” she said. could respond. The Federal Emer- gency Management Agency announced in early April that residents of Umatilla County could begin to regis- ter for federal disaster relief funds for personal property damages resulting from the ﬂ ooding. The deadline to apply is June 2. “They’re facing tenant-landlord issues, hous- ing issues, employment issues, that relate to the ﬂ ood. We just want to make sure that they have resources to get some help,” she said. “We want to make sure everyone who’s eligible has the opportunity before the June 2 deadline passes.” EASTERN OREGON marketplace Place classified ads online at www.easternoregonmarketplace.com or call 1-800-962-2819 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, leave a voicemail and we’ll confirm your ad the next business day. Email us at classifieds@ eastoregonian.com or fax: 541-278-2680 East Oregonian Deadline is 3 p.m. the day before publication 211 S.E. Byers Ave. 333 E. Main St. We accept: Pendleton, OR 97801 Hermiston, OR 97838 See www.easternoregonmarketplace.com for classified ads from all over Eastern Oregon EAST OREGONIAN • HERMISTON HERALD • BLUE MOUNTAIN EAGLE • WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN 502 Real Estate 502 Real Estate I am working from home and can help you with your home search. Please call Kerry at 541 377 6855 to help you every step of the way. 305 SW Court Ave Pendleton TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL Email kjcbaird@gmail.com or call 541 377 6855 for a Realtor to access all properties for your convenience.TURN HERE REALTY-- -Prompt, Courteous, Honest service to represent you. 305 SW Court Ave Pendleton TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL How Much is your Home Worth? Call Matt Vogler, The Week- end and After Hours Realtor, for a free Market Analysis. 541.377.9470. More Listings needed to meet current buyer demand! Matt Vogler John J. Howard & Assoc. (541) 377-9470 $399,999 – 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Log Home on 6.5 Acres. Beautiful Log Home with Spa- cious Upstairs Master Bedroom. 360 Degree View. Spacious open floor plan. Private Setting. MLS# 19681400 Blue Jeans Realty. Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” (541-379-8690) If you have an eye for real value, you’ll eye the classified ads daily! GARAGE SALE? Advertise it here in the classifieds! Adorable Abodes You’ll find apartments, condos and adorable abodes in our classified section. CHILDREN’S outgrown clothing, toys and furniture sell quickly with a classified ad. $179,900 – 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home. Possible dual living home. Nice city view. Very nice condition throughout. Lots of Storage including attic. MLS# 20014401 Blue Jeans Realty. Rocky Mikesell Blue Jeans Realty “Our office is wherever you are” (541-379-8690) $139,000 – Meacham. 2 Bed- room 2 Bath MFG Home w/ log siding. Open floor plan. Large .42 Acre park like set- ting. Mature Trees, Seasonal Stream and much more. MLS# 20601420 Blue Jeans Realty. 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