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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2020 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A9 Hermiston graduates earn agriculture entrepreneur awards tuition only. He is currently From the release: attending WWCC in Leal was born and the CRV 19 version, raised in Hermiston majoring in ag busi- and recently gradu- ness. Leal will decide ated from Hermis- whether to be a cow- ton High School. He man or continue his grew up on a ranch, education at East- so he was introduced ern Oregon Univer- to cows and grass at a sity or Oregon State very young age. University after he While in high receives his associ- Leal school, he began buy- ate’s degree. He plans ing his own cows and to locate in an area was allowed to graze them with where he can build his herd while the herd. working on a ranch or farm. HERMISTON HERALD The inaugural winners of the John F. Walchli Ag Entrepreneurs Award are Emilio Leal and Emma Flanagan. According to a news release, the John Walchli Annual Ag Entrepreneurs Award is designed to help people living in west Umatilla County to achieve their goal in the agricultural world. It is based on initiative and drive to succeed rather than grades. The winners can use their award where it is needed, rather than for at Columbia Basin Flanagan was born College, located in and raised in Hermis- Pasco, Washington. ton. She began welding She is enrolled in a as a freshman in Herm- two-year program iston High School, and designed for weld- was mentoring stu- ing certiﬁ cation. She dents during her junior plans to start her year. She credits Kelly own mobile welding Robison for inspir- business after grad- ing her to become uation. She hopes the best welder she to return to Eastern could be. She has been Flanagan Oregon, but is will- employed as a welder ing to move wher- since reaching legal ever the demand for good welders work age. Flanagan has been accepted is strongest. our Members are One in a Melon ! 1055 S. HWY 395, STE 111 HERMISTON, OR 541.567.6151 We still have signs available for all our Chamber Members! New Office Hours Our office hours have changed to allow our staff flexibility to meet with our members in their place of business. Stop by our office and pick yours up today . We can also be reached at 541-567-6151 kimberly@hermistonchamber.com kelly@hermistonchamber.com kellye@hermistonchamber.com Job postings Events Calendar Bank of Eastern Oregon. We’re here for you. News releases Member listing YES! 75 Years WE’RE OPEN! Checking and Savings • Deposit-taking ATM Term Loans • Lines of Credit • Home Loans Ag and Commercial Real Estate Loans KAITLIN ORCUTT SINCE 1945 Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS# 1043345 Hermiston 541- 303-8274•1475 N. 1st Street JARED LATHROP Ag & Commercial Loan Officer NMLS #414459 Member FDIC HOME • COMMERCIAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY Complete Collection Service 541-567-3781 • 1-800-238-1223 905 Diagonal • Hermiston www.osokleen.com PETROLEUM Licensed • Bonded No Collection • No Fee Tim Mabry President 461 E. Main Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 289-9107 www.creditsinc.com Keep It Local: P4 & MORE COMPUTERS 541-567-6562 115 W. Hermiston Ave., Ste. 150 Hermiston Oregon ELMER’S IRRIGATION, INC. “Proudly serving & investing in the future of our communities” Hwy 395 • Hermiston 541-567-5572 CHAMBER MEMBERS: 345 N. 1st Place, Hermiston, OR 97838 541-28 9-5015 • www.mcpcoop.com Our office is located at 1055 S. Hwy 395, Ste 111 Cornerstone Plaza 541-567-6151 If you would like to advertise on this Hermiston Chamber page Please contact: Jeanne Jewett at jjewett@hermistonherald.com or 541-564-4531 AFFORDABLE FAMILY EYEWEAR Complete Collection Service Licensed • Bonded No Collection • No Fee Tim Mabry President 461 E. Main Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 289-9107 www.creditsinc.com 6LQFH :%HHEH$YH+HUPLVWRQ25 Hermiston’s Best Value in all Eyewear 541-567-3790 298 E. Gladys Ave • Hermiston, OR www.affordablefamilyeyewear.com