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Newspaper Page TextNEWS WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A9 Umatilla County Fair to move online People still adopting, and Farm-City Pro Rodeo canceled caring for pets during COVID-19 pandemic HERMISTON HERALD Hermiston’s biggest events of the year have been put on hold to protect people from COVID-19. The Umatilla County Fair announced on May 14 that most of the fair’s offerings, including concerts, carnival rides, booths and the parade are canceled for 2020. Youth livestock shows and the auction will be modiﬁ ed to include online showings. “First and foremost, we must keep the public safe and follow the orders set forth by the Governor’s ofﬁ ce,” a news release stated. They said they have a committee working on what the platform for 4-H and FFA activities will look like, and are taking input from stakeholders. Governor Kate Brown has stated that gatherings of more than 250 people will not be allowed until at least the end of September. Farm-City Pro Rodeo also announced on May 14 that they are canceling their event in light of those restrictions. “We want to thank our sponsors, box seat and reserved seat holders, our Gold Buckle members, our fans and contestants, and the community for their con- tinued support. The event, By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR Staﬀ photo by Kathy Aney, File Hunter Dyer herds his pig around a pen as the animal is auctioned oﬀ in 2019 at the Umatilla County Fair. held in conjunction with the Umatilla County Fair, has grown to be one of the top rodeos in the nation,” they stated in a Facebook post. “We are proud to have served the community with our rodeo for 32 years. That being said, our 2021 Farm- City Pro Rodeo is going to be bigger and better than ever!” The Umatilla County Fair’s predecessor, the Dairy and Hog Show, was can- celed in 1918 because of a global inﬂ uenza pandemic. “The withering hand of a widespread infectious disease had to step in at an inopportune time and put a stop to these well laid plans that meant so much to the dairymen, hog rais- ers and agricultural peo- ple of this community, who have yearly taken just pride in exhibiting the products of their farms,” the Hermiston Herald reported at the time. “But with good grace all bow to the precautionary measures enjoined by a rigid quarantine, and agree that the mayor’s proclamation closing schools, the Movie, abandoning church services and stopping all public gath- erings is the best method of safeguarding the public against the spread of inﬂ u- enza in this neighborhood.” Life has been upended for humans in recent months, but animals are still ﬁ nding their forever homes. Beau Putnam, direc- tor of Pet Rescue Humane Society of Eastern Oregon in Hermiston, said adop- tions at the shelter have increased substantially during the pandemic. During April and the ﬁ rst week of May they adopted out 72 dogs and 17 cats, leaving the shel- ter almost empty at times. Some people have come from as far as Portland and Seattle because they couldn’t ﬁ nd what they were looking for in their cities. “People have told me there is no better time to adopt a dog, because they’re at home and can train it,” Putnam said. He said people have continued to be generous with monetary donations and donating cleaning supplies, such as bleach, which are in constant demand at the shelter. Pet Rescue runs an accompa- nying thrift store to help raise money, and he said it will reopen now that the governor’s order to close nonessential businesses has been lifted in Uma- tilla County. Michelle Glynn, shel- ter manager for Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter, said she hasn’t noticed any decrease in adoption numbers. “Adoptions certainly are happening, which is fantastic,” she said. What she has noticed is a signiﬁ cant increase in people being willing to foster animals tempo- rarily, which has allowed PAWS to provide a home environment for more animals waiting for adoption. “People are home more, so they’re able to provide that,” she said. Glynn said she has seen a lot of questions on social media about whether someone can spread COVID-19 to their pet, or get it from their pet. As scientists continue to study the virus and gain new understandings, she encouraged pet owners to look for the latest updates from the American Vet- erinary Medical Asso- ciation for scientiﬁ cally sound recommendations. 4000 CASH REBATE UP $ $ TO OR 0% INTEREST ON MOST MODELS RUGGED, RELIABLE, RED... AND THAT’S NO BULL!!! MILITARY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FARM EQUIPMENT 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 504 Homes for Sale Metal building for sale. You dismantel and haul. 75’x178’ (13,000 sf) Steel girders, 14’ walls, 10-12’x12’ garage doors. Call Don 541-760-0987 631 For Rent 3bd. 2ba, AC, W/D hookup with garage . 1080 sq. ft. No pets. No smoking. $1250 per month + deposit. 1203 SW Nye Ave in Pendleton. 541-805-8902. 651 Help Wanted Assistant to Manager of Operations – Columbia Basin Electric Coop- erative Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual for an as- sistant to the Manager of Op- erations. This position will re- quire excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Primary responsibilities will in- clude purchasing utility materi- als and equipment, the ability to perform line staking, and maintenance of the Coopera- tive’s GIS/GPS mapping and electronic metering systems. Additionally, the position will require inventory management and some supervisory duties. Salary and benefits dependent upon qualifications and experi- ence. This is an exempt posi- tion. Send resume and salary history to Andy Fletcher, Gen- eral Manager, Columbia Basin Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 398, Heppner, Oregon 97836. Or send electronically to an- dyf@columbiabasin.cc. Clos- ing date is June 1, 2020. CLASSIFIEDS ARE the place to but it, sell it or find it... check us out for what you need! IT’S WORTH IT! GET A CLASS AD! 651 Help Wanted 828 Misc for Sale Looking for Labors for Roofing, Windows replacement, carpen- ern ter, Remodels, Repair interior and exterior of homes. Need to have valid drivers license and reliable vehicle. Pass drug test. Must have own basic tools. (541)314-3116 Farm / Estate AUCTION!! May 30th 2020. 68498 hwy 74, Ione, OR. Auction starts at 11am. Preview 5/27 thru 5/29. 8 am to 6 pm Social distancing practices requested. Vintage John Deere, 1951 Chevy cars and trucks, Multiple other vehicles and trailers. Col- lectables, Scrap, implements, Vintage toys, Cast iron, Station- ary engines and more. For photos and list go to 4-Z’s Auction on Facebook. We ac- cept cash and check. 10% buy- ers premium in place. Mike Zook: 541-571-6280 Ford Bonney: Auctioneer Dental Assistant Full time dental assistant need- ed with x-ray certification. Bene- fits and pay according to expe- rience. Please send or drop off resume to Fourth Street Family Dental/ Greg Jones DMD. 530 SE 4th St. Hermiston. 541 567-1693 BUY IT! SELL IT! FIND IT! 101 Legal Notices HH-5809 *AMENDED MEETING DATE* CALL 1-800-962-2819 Human Resource Director or Manager Located in Morrow County, Oregon Morrow County has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Re- source Director or Manager who is committed to a TEAM environment, and has strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. If you are ready for a challeng- ing leadership opportunity in Human Resources, look no further and apply today. For complete job descrip- tions, salary range, applica- tion and employee benefits, please visit Morrow County at www.co.morrow.or.us, or contact Darrell Green, County Administrator at dgreen@ co.morrow.or.us, or (541) 676- 2529. Morrow County is an EOE. Open until filled, first review May 22, 2020. NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the West Uma- tilla Mosquito Control District, Umatilla County, and State of Oregon, to discuss the bud- get for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held at the district office, 3005 South First Street, Hermiston, Oregon. The meeting will take place on the 28th day of May 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The pur- pose is to receive the budget message and document of the district. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 20, 2020 at 3005 South First Street, Hermiston, Oregon, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This is a public meeting where deliber- ation of the budget committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. Published May 20, 2020 Looking for a new place to live? The classified ads offer a complete section of homes, apartments, and mobile homes to fit your needs. Check daily for new listings! Classified Ads work hard for you! 101 Legal Notices 101 Legal Notices 101 Legal Notices HH-5804 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING HH-5807 CITY OF HERMISTON MIS- CELLANEOUS ENGINEER- ING SERVICES Proposals Due 5:00 pm June 10, 2020 The City of Hermiston is re- questing proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide miscellaneous engi- neering services on a regular basis, with the potential for ad- ditional as-needed services. This work can include, but is not necessarily limited to, planning, design, bidding, and construction management for water, sewer, and street proj- ects, as well as providing proj- ect cost estimates, preparing, monitoring, and updating var- ious plans, and performing Civil plan review for develop- ments, along with additional services detailed in the Scope of Work for this RFP. Until the deadline, copies of the Re- quest for Proposal (RFP) doc- uments and instructions for submittal may be obtained on- line at https://hermiston.or.us/ article/city-hermiston-rfp-mis- cellaneous-engineering-ser- vices or picked up at the tem- porary City Hall, 215 E Gladys Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838. Questions can be directed to Mark Morgan at mmorgan@ hermiston.or.us or phone 541- 567-5521. Published May 13th and 20th of 2020. HH-5810 COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM OF EAST CENTRAL OREGON (CAPECO) REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) #05100 CAPECO’s WEATHER- IZATION PROGRAM IS SEEKING QUALIFIED CON- TRACTORS TO PERFORM WEATHERIZATION RESI- DENTIAL ENERGY AUDITS AND QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTIONS IN UMATIL- LA, MORROW, GILLIAM AND WHEELER COUNTIES. THE CONTRACTS WILL BE FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FOUR ONE YEAR EX- TENSIONS THROUGH AN AMENDMENT PROCESS. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAIL- ABLE ON-LINE AT WWW. CAPECO-WORKS.ORG. APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED BY PHONE AT 541-276-1926 EXT 108 OR BY EMAIL AT (aalexander@capeco-works. org) ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 PM ON JUNE 1, 2020. LATE APPLI- CATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL APPLICATIONS RE- CEIVED THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY COMPLETED SHALL BE CONSIDERED. SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESSES, AND WOM- EN’S BUSINESS ENTER- PRISES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Published May 20th, and 27th of 2020. A public meeting of the Bud- get Committee of the Umatilla Hospital District #1, Umatilla, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fis- cal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held at the Umatilla City Hall Conference Room, Main Street, Umatilla, OR 97882. The meeting will take place on May 21, 2020 at 7:30 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget mes- sage and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the pro- posed programs with the Bud- get Committee. A copy of the budget docu- ment may be inspected or obtained on or after May 21, 2020 at the Umatilla Medical Published May 13th and May 20th of 2020. You can find your dream home Check out our Real Estate Listings in the Classifieds WHATEVER YOU ARE looking for, don’t buy until you’ve checked the Classifieds! GARAGE SALE? Advertise it here in the classifieds! Call for your classified ad today! 800-962-2819 UPCOMING GARAGE OR ESTATE SALE? Call 1-800-962-2819 to advertise it in our classified section and get your sale out there! CALL 1-800-962-2819 to advertise today!