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A2 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM THREE MINUTES WITH … COMMUNITY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 HERMISTON HISTORY HH fi le photo Adjutant General Olson, left, is shown addressing the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce in 1945. CECILI LONGHORN Stanfi eld Public Library director When and why did you move to Stanfi eld? I moved to Stanfi eld in 1993. Where is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston? I really love to try new things, so it is really hard to pick. It really depends on what I am in the mood for. What do you like to do in your spare time? I enjoy reading, watching CSI and most off all watching my kids play sports and participate in activities. What surprises you about Hermiston/ Stanfi eld? What surprises me most about Stanfi eld is how friendly everyone is and how they are willing to help whenever something is needed. What surprises me about Hermiston, is how willing businesses are to help with community events and the growth over the past 10 years. What was the last book you read? I am currently reading and listening to “Midnight Sun” by Stephanie Meyer. What website or app do you use most other than Facebook? During Covid... Should I admit I have been going crazy on Amazon? I should think about deleting that app off my phone. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Egypt! I would love to see the pyramids. What is the funniest thing that’s ever hap- pened to you? When I was 15 or 16, my brother and his friend were in his room playing (what I thought was a Star Wars video game) and was impressed with how close that game was to the movie. I ask if they could pull Yoda’s ears and they told me no, that you have to follow just like the movie. Of course I thought that was boring and left. Years later, we are sitting in my grandma’s kitchen and he is telling her how gullible I was. That is when I learned it wasn’t a game and they had picked up the controller when I walked in just to mess with me. Now I am thankful he has a wife to torment. What is one of your goals for the next 12 months? For the next 12 months I would like to focus on my family and the great things life has to offer. What is your proudest accomplishment? My kids!! Hinkle Rail Yard considered from locomotive shop 25 YEARS AGO Sept. 19, 1995 Two men and six juveniles were arrested on riot and weapons charges in connection with an altercation in Hodge Park on Monday afternoon. Adam Cole, 18, of Hermiston and Julio Mosqueda, 18, of Board- man were among those involved in a fi ght police believe to be gang related. Police believe several of the participants are documented gang members or gang affi liates. Police confi scated tire irons, claw hammers, a pellet pistol and a knife with a seven-inch blade following the fracas. 2) Union Pacifi c’s Hinkle rail yard is one of several Northwest sites vying for a large diesel locomo- tive servicing facility, said spokes- man John Bromley. The railroad could choose a site as early as next month, Bromley said. “Hinkle is being considered a major candidate,” he said. 50 YEARS AGO Sept. 17, 1970 A meeting on the prospects of nuclear power plants in Eastern Ore- gon, held here Sept. 10, revealed general agreement that such plants would not be dangerous and that the warm water emitted by them would be ideal for irrigation. The meeting, attended by more than 50 persons from all levels of government, was of the Nuclear Sit- ing Subcommittee of the Columbia Blue Mountain Resources Develop- ment and Conservation District. Larry Wilkinson, Oregon state nuclear coordinator, was the prin- cipal speaker. He said prospects are good, not only for at least one nuclear plant in Eastern Oregon in this decade, but for several in this century. He observed, “a projected need for 20 more thermal plants in this century, possibly 30, divided between Washington’s and Oregon’s eastern and western sections.” Wilkinson’s only complaint was that Oregon has lagged in the irri- gation development which he said is needed for the “natural mating” with reactors. “This is an anxious period as we decide where to place the plants and it won’t be settled overnight,” he said. Hh fi le photo Clint Jacks (left), Gayle Marks (center) and Darrell Maxwell (right) weigh an 18-ounce potato at Royal Pak in Hermiston in 1970. 75 YEARS AGO Sept. 20, 1945 The mobile chest X-ray unit spon- sored by the Umatilla County Public Health association will be in Herm- iston next Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesday, the 25th, the unit will X-ray people at Echo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Stanfi eld from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Some questions regarding the unit are answered as follows: Q: What is the object of this survey? A: To fi nd unknown cases of chest ailments, particularly tubercu- losis in the well population. Q: Who pays for this service? A: The Umatilla County Pub- lic Health associate with Christmas Seal money. Q: How long does it take? A: Less than one minute. Q: Who should have the examination? A: All adults Q: Will children be served? A: Yes, children over six accom- panied by an adult who will also have an X-ray. 100 YEARS AGO Sept. 17, 1920 The fi rst death in the McElroy family for 43 years occurred last Saturday when William E. McElroy, an old Civil War veteran, answered his last roll call and received his fi nal discharge from earthly service at 11:20 p.m. at the home of his son, C.H. McElroy. He had been ill there since attending Decoration Day ser- vices last June. Comrade McElroy was born in Tennessee, May 8, 1843. After sev- eral changes of residence he came to Hermiston four years ago. He had an excellent military record, serving in the Civil War from June 1861 to July 1865, fi rst in the Home Guard and then in Co. K, 12th Kansas Infantry, fi nally in the 7th Missouri Cavalry. From all of these branches of ser- vice he held honorable discharges. Besides many skirmishes he was in the noted battles: Lone Jack, Cam- eron, Wilson Creek and Jenkins Ferry, all in Missouri. In the last of these battles Mr. McElroy fought 17 days on half rations and four of the days he was without food. 2) No price boosting or profi teer- ing at the expense of visitors to the Pendleton Round-Up is to be coun- tenanced by the Pendleton Commer- cial Associations. This body, com- prising virtually all business men in the city, at its last meeting drafted resolutions censuring any persons who take advantage of the forth- coming event, Sept. 23-25, to boost prices. In the past the few com- plaints heard from visitors have been against out-of-town, fl y-by-night vendors who make all state fairs and carnivals. BY THE WAY Cold Springs Highway closed until Oct. 26 By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR Highway 37, also known as the Cold Springs High- way, closed outside of Hermiston on Monday, Sept. 21, and isn’t expected to reopen until Oct. 26. The Oregon Department of Transportation is repairing a bridge over the railroad tracks on the high- way about a mile east of where it connects to Highway 730. According to the news release by ODOT, travelers will need to detour around the closed bridge using High- way 730, Highway 207, Highway 395 or Interstate 84 and plan extra time for their trip accordingly. Problems with the 68-year-old bridge that will be addressed by the project include a deteriorating deck, cracks in the concrete and gaps between bridge beams and other support mechanisms, worn bridge bearings and side rails that don’t meet current safety standards. American Legion honors police A recent ceremony held by American Legion Post 37 honored members of the Umatilla Police Department for the work they do. Post Chaplain Aaron Wetterling said the post felt it was important to show their appreciation “due to recent events in our society.” Each offi cer was presented with a handshake, a certifi cate of appreciation and a “small monetary gift to share with their family.” Afterward, Wetterling offered a prayer for the offi cers’ protection. • • • Livestock auction raises money for youths The Morrow County Fair Youth Livestock Auction raised $239,476 for Morrow County youths, according to Morrow County 4-H. The total included $175,000 in direct auction pur- chases, $61,976 in add-ons that came after the fair was done and a $2,200 commission returned by Livestock Growers. Most of the fair was canceled, but youths were able to drop their livestock and other submissions off at the fair- grounds for judging. • • • Senior Center menu includes lasagna The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center continues to provide takeout and delivery meals to senior citizens in the community. The menu for Thursday, Sept. 24, is lasagna, salad, green beans and dessert. Tuesday, Sept. 29, will be ham, Jell-O salad, veggies and dessert. For a Meals on Wheels delivery, call 541-567-3582 before 10 a.m. to place an order. To pick up a meal from the center at 255 N.E. Second St., call the same num- ber before 11 a.m. Meals are $4 and can be picked up between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Look in this space after Oct. 6 for Boardman Senior Center’s menu to also appear.
