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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.