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Newspaper Page TextFROM PAGE ONE A14 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Boardman: Schools: Continued from Page A1 Continued from Page A1 for plant employees who decided to go back to school. PGE had considered try- ing to turn the plant, which still has about 20 years of expected life left, into a dif- ferent type of generation plant, using biomass pel- lets in a process known as torrefaction, or natural gas. The utility stated in 2017 it had successful test runs using biomass materials at the plant, but later made the decision to close the plant completely. Lindsey said it was unfortunate the plant wasn’t going to be used for torre- faction, which could have been a more stable source of energy than some renewable projects. “The wind doesn’t always blow and the sun doesn’t always shine,” she said. While some were mourning what the plant closure meant for jobs, others were celebrat- ing what it meant for the environment. DEQ direc- tor Richard Whitman called it an “environmen- tal success.” “The closure of the Boardman Coal Plant helps put the state on a path toward cleaner, safer air, while we continue to develop climate-friendly sources of electricity,” he said in a statement. Closure of the plant has been in the works for a decade, after PGE struck a deal with DEQ in 2010 to stop burning coal at the plant by 2020. Environ- mental groups lobbied for a faster timeline, and the Sierra Club sued PGE over the plant, claiming the util- ity should have built in better emissions controls before the plant ﬁ rst came online in 1980. That law- suit was settled in 2011. Cesia Kearns, dep- uty campaign director for the western region of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, said in an email Browning said as of the ﬁ rst day on Oct. 19, 79 stu- dents said they would come back, although on the ﬁ rst day not everyone showed up. “We had 14 at Highland (Hills Elementary School) today signed up for the Newcomers program but only three showed up,” she said. As regulated by the state, the district can bring those students into the building for in-person instruction for only two hours per day, supplemented by the dis- tance learning the rest of the student body is receiv- ing. Students are divided up into “cohorts” of 10 stu- dents and are not allowed to come into physical contact Hermiston Herald, File Control room operator Nathen Heideman and assistant control room operator Dan Shoemake monitor the operation of the Portland General Electric coal-powered plant in 2009 outside Boardman. “THE CLOSURE OF THE BOARDMAN COAL PLANT HELPS PUT THE STATE ON A PATH TOWARD CLEANER, SAFER AIR ...” DEQ director Richard Whitman it took a “chorus of com- munity voices and a legal challenge” to bring about the transition to cleaner energy, and those voices are still needed to help diversify Oregon’s energy in a sustainable and eco- nomic way. “The closure of the Boardman coal plant is a turning point in Oregon’s energy system — as the power of the past gives way to more affordable, cleaner energy sources,” she said. She referenced the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility currently under construction in Mor- row County, which, when ﬁ nished, will be the larg- est combination of wind, solar and battery storage in North America. “This is only the begin- ning of the potential for clean energy and other development in East- ern Oregon, which brings jobs and stable sources of tax revenue for essen- tial services like roads and schools,” she said. “Reducing our contribu- tion to the climate cri- sis is an economic oppor- tunity for Oregon’s rural communities.” The Boardman Gen- erating Station gener- ated enough power to run roughly 500,000 homes, according to Corson, and PGE will use multiple ave- nues to replace that power supply. One of those is the Wheatridge project, which is a partnership between PGE and NextEra Energy Resources. The 300-mega- watt wind farm portion is expected to come online by the end of 2020. The 50 megawatts of solar and 30 megawatts of battery storage are expected to be completed by the end of 2021. The utility has also put together ﬁ ve-year con- tracts with various power suppliers, and is planning to issue a request for pro- posals for “additional long term, nonemitting capacity resources.” WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 with other cohorts while at school. Browning said the district is also spacing desks 6 feet apart, requiring masks and following other protocols. The Hermiston Asso- ciation of Teachers did not return emailed ques- tions about protocols in the school building before this week’s Hermiston Herald went to print. Some other districts in the area have also begun limited in-person learning, including Morrow County School District, which has allowed some students in the permitted categories to return to each of its schools in cohorts of 10. Umatilla School District has not returned any stu- dents to the classroom. “While we have been very close, we still have not met the metrics,” Superin- tendent Heidi Sipe said. She also said the state is expected to release new metrics soon, and the dis- trict wants to provide sta- bility for families by mak- ing sure when they reopen they aren’t immediately changing plans again. Sipe said she is “count- ing down the seconds” until she gets to see students in the buildings again. How- ever, the Oregon Legis- lature has yet to pass any liability protections for schools that would pro- tect them from a lawsuit if they brought students back without properly meet- ing their metrics and then a student or employee got COVID-19. “If we don’t follow the rules to a T, the fallout could be huge, and affect students for generations to come,” she said. Umatilla County remains on state COVID-19 watchlist By JADE MCDOWELL NEWS EDITOR Umatilla County remains on the gover- nor’s COVID-19 watch- list as the state monitors the county’s progress on ﬁ ghting the virus. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Umatilla County Pub- lic Health announced 15 new conﬁ rmed cases of COVID-19 in county res- idents, for a total of 82 cases over the previous seven days. The county needs to be down to eight cases a week for three weeks in a row, along with a test positivity rate of less than 5%, to reopen schools completely. The Oct. 20 news release stated the county currently has seven res- idents hospitalized with the virus, and 168 pre- sumptive cases. Presump- tive cases are people who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 after com- to 633 since the pandemic began. A list of workplace outbreaks in Umatilla and Morrow counties can be found in the Ore- gon Health Authority’s weekly reported, pub- lished each Wednesday, at govstatus.egov.com/ OR-OHA-COVID-19. The weekly report also breaks down the state’s COVID-19 data by gen- der, race, ZIP code and other demographics. According to the Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID- 19 tracking website, Ore- gon has one of the lowest cases per capita numbers in the country in the past 7 days, at 7.9 cases per 100,000 residents. Nationwide, the CDC has reported more than 8.1 million conﬁ rmed cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, and 219,499 deaths of people with COVID-19. ing into close contact with a conﬁ rmed case, but they have either not got- ten tested or not received their results yet. Since the pandemic began, Umatilla County has 3,120 conﬁ rmed cases and 14,797 negative tests. Umatilla County Pub- lic Health announced one new death of a resident with COVID-19 in the past week. The county’s 43rd death was a 69-year-old woman, who tested posi- tive Oct. 5 and died Oct. 14 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Herm- iston. She had underlying conditions. On a statewide level, on Oct. 20 the Ore- gon Health Authority announced 346 new con- ﬁ rmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 and six new deaths of indi- viduals who tested posi- tive for COVID-19, rais- ing the state’s death total 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 110 Announcements CELEBRATE OUR LOCAL VETERANS! Place a photo of a veteran or currently serving hero with their name, military branch and rank for FREE in our spe- cial section to publish in the East Oregonian and Herm- iston Herald on November 10th! Deadline is November 2nd. Email the photo to clas- sifieds@eastoregonian.com or mail to one of our offices: 211 SE Byers Ave, Pendle- ton, OR 97801 or 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838. (Please indicate if you would like the photo mailed back to you.) Call 541-564-4538 if you have any questions. We also have larger mes- sage ads available for $40 or $60 that would include artwork, photo, name, rank and a personal message. (Must be prepaid and pri- vate party only.) 110 Announcements 360 Garage Sales 504 Homes for Sale 504 Homes for Sale **Notice** The Island Cemetery Board of Directors is providing the follow- ing notice. There are a number of Island City Cemetery plots designated “reserved” on the cemetery plat with no record of payment. If you believe you have a reserved plot for which payment has been made, please provide the re- ceipt of payment which you re- ceived at the time of payment or canceled check designating the plot number(s) paid for to Island City Hall, 10605 Island Avenue, Island City, OR 97850, by De- cember 15, 2020. Documenta- tion can be presented in person, via email: karen@islandcityhall. com or mailed to: Island City Cemetery, PO Box 844, La Grande, OR 97850 If documentation of payment or payment is not received by De- cember 15, 2020, the plot’s re- served status will be removed, and plot will be available for sale. You may call either Alan Keffer, 541-910-4525, or Dave Johnson, 541-910-1881, to verify the payment status of any plot you believe to be reserved. ONE DAY ONLY Saturday, Oct. 24th; 8 AM 7 NW 9th St. Pendleton, OR What is on your WISHLIST? 3 bed 1 bath bungalow with addi- tional separate1 bed apartment to help with your mortgage. $162 300 Call Kerry at 541-377-6855 for all your Real Estate needs. TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL $299,000 Flat, commercial lot zoned C3, between Hampton Inn Hotel and Social Security/ASCS Office. Great location near I-84 Free- way interchange, hotels, restau- rants, gas. Jef 541 969-9539 cell. #18531931 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Associates 541-276-0021 $139,000 REDUCED/PILOT ROCK 2 bedroom, 2 bath home w/ spacious living and dining room areas. Double car garage, pad parking area, plenty of storage. Minimal yard work. Marsha 541-377-5152 cell. #20080022 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Associates 541-276-0021 $475,000 4.16 acres overlooking McK- ay Reservoir. 3 bed, 4.5 bath, 3248sf (m/l) on main level. Spa- cious open floor plan. 1078sf (m/l) basement w/bonus room, bath. In-ground pool, patio. Kev- in 541-969-8243. #20616259 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Associates 541-276-0021 $219,900 3 bed/ 2 bath home w/vaulted ceilings, formal dining area, completely remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Gas range, farm sink. New A/C, high efficiency furnace. #20591474. Jason 760-409-6842 cell. Coldwell Banker Whitney & Associates 541-276-0021 $194,500 3 bed, 2 bath brick home w/ beautiful private back yard. 1200sf (m/l), 1 level. Attached garage, + additional shop/over- sized garage. Back covered patio, corner lot. Jerry 541-969- 6378 cell. #20227127 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Associates 541-276-0021 360 Garage Sales AUCTION NOTICE!!!! Estate Farm Auction!!! Sunday, October 25, 2020 Bidding starts at 10:00a.m SHARP!!! GARAGE SALE? Advertise it here in the classifieds! Class- if- ieds Location: 67208 Highway 74 Ione, OR 97843 Columbia River Auction, LLC Auctioneer: Paul Kramer 541-571-5771 For pictures and listing go to Columbia River Auction LLC@facebook.com. WHATEVER YOU ARE looking for, don’t buy until you’ve checked the Classifieds! CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Estate Sale: Antiques, brass beds, dressers, holiday decor, oriental rugs, a little bit of ev- erything! Friday & Saturday, 9am-4pm. 81650 Buell Lane, Umatilla. Estate sale: Household furni- ture, tools, kitchen appliances/ dishes/utensils/gadgets, linens, canning jars, sewing items/ patterns/fabric, scrapbooking items, wall decor. Many, many, more items are for sale and many are antiques as she has lived in the house for over 45 years. 715 Cassen Ct Hermis- ton. Friday, Saturday, Sunday October 23rd, 24th, 25th F&S- 9am - ?/Sun 9am-2pm HUGE MOVING SALE!!! Everything must go. Depression Glass, Antiques, TV’s, Secretary, Reclining Love Seat, Plus Size Wom- en’s clothing NWT, Jewelry, Office/School Supplies, Col- lectibles, Furniture, House- hold Items, Tools, and so much more! Corner of Carden and NW 8th Street. 123 NW 8th St Pendleton. October 23, 24th and 25th, 8am to 4pm. Low Interest Rates Connections with Financing... Choices with homes to suit you... Please call or Text 541- 377-6855 or Email Kerry at kjc- baird@gmail.com TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL Reach the buyer you are looking for with a low cost, effective classified ad. Old Reith schoolhouse Currently a 2 bedroom home with all the extra 5000 square feet of vacant classrooms (hard- wood floors) for your imagina- tion. Dance? Art? Photography? Cash sale $149,000 #20142662 Call Kerry at 541-377-6855. TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL 502 Real Estate $417,000 - ECHO VIEWS! ½ block from Echo Golf Course. Open floor plan w/lots of natu- ral light. Master suite w/walk-in closet, deck. Lower level w/3 bedrooms. Cari 541-377-5058 cell. #20210732 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Associates 541-276-0021 541-377-6855 A phone call Away! Help to find the home for you with access to all possible homes on your list. Please call with your questions for the answers to help you into your new home. 305 SW Court Ave., Pendleton TURN HERE REALTY & TRAVEL $215,000 Well-kept/ great neighborhood! 3bed, 1bath, North Hill. New gas range, new gas water heat- er, new bathroom tile. Deck w/ views, garden RV space. Jed 541-969-2887. #20524793 Coldwell Banker Whitney & Associates 541-276-0021 613 Houses for Rent 3 bedroom (possibly 4), 2 bath, located in Pendleton. $1250/mo. 1st, last + deposit. 541-276-5227 Arlington: 3 bedroom, central heat/air, $1150/month, First & last plus $500 cleaning deposit; 541-379-4111 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! 651 Help Wanted JM Eagle of Umatilla, Or. The world’s largest plastic pipe company is seeking a PRODUCTION LINE OPERATOR No experience necessary, employer is willing to train. Requirements: • 18 years old • Pass drug screen and back- ground check • Work any of the week includ- ing weekends and holidays Pay is $15-16 per hour DOE. Hours are 7am-7pm or 7pm- 7am. Great benefit package, med- ical, 401K and retirement. $500 signing bonus, based on NO ABSENCES, NO TARDINESS and NO DIS- CIPLINARY ACTION. New hires will receive $200 after 60 working days and $300 at the end of 6 months. Apply in person at 31240 Roxbury Rd, Umatilla OR. 97882 or send resume to: branditurner@jmeagle.com Call for your classified ad today! 800-962-2819