FROM PAGE ONE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021
Awards:
April Dirksen, dean of students for
Umatilla High School, was recognized
Continued from Page A1
for her “contributions to a positive
school culture.” According to descrip-
community and hopes to encourage more tions Sipe wrote up for each winner,
Latino events in Umatilla,” the chamber Dirksen has helped the district promote
stated.
health and engage in healthy competi-
tions together all school year.
2019 award winners
Chelsea Kik-Whitbeck, a specialist
Marcelino Cruz was named Umatilla with the district, was recognized for her
Citizen of the Year for 2019.
work with the Youth Transitions Pro-
Cruz is the owner of Novedades Cruz gram, helping students develop job-
in Umatilla, a local con-
ready skills and secure
venience store. Accord-
employment after high
ing to the chamber, he
school.
was nominated for his
David Lougee, English
support and involvement
Language Learner direc-
in the community over
tor, was recognized as a
the past decade, partic-
strong advocate for stu-
ularly when it comes to
dents, who has “consis-
Jennifer
Tricia
school events and the
tently provided inno-
Franks
Lorence
area’s Latino residents.
vative leadership” and
“Novedadez
Cruz
helped create new pro-
has helped our commu-
grams for students.
nity for many years,” the
Jennifer Franks, who
chamber stated.
runs student data ser-
Banner Bank was rec-
vices for the district, was
ognized as Umatilla Busi-
recognized for “spring-
ness of the Year for 2019.
ing into action” when
According to the
Janet
Chelsea Kik-
COVID-19 hit to cre-
chamber, the bank was
Leitch
Whitbeck
ate new data systems for
nominated for “out-
tracking
instructional
standing customer ser-
models, new reports and
vice skills” and a friendly
busing models during the
atmosphere.
pandemic.
“Customers
enjoy
Stacy Skerjanec, main-
Banking at the Umatilla
tenance director, was rec-
Banner Bank and the staff
ognized for helping his
David
April
are involved in support-
team through a tumul-
Lougee
Dirksen
ing community events
tuous year that included
like Landing Days, Trick
fl ooding,
windstorms
or Treat on 6th Street, and most
and COVID-19 all in a period
charitable events,” the chamber
of three months. Despite the
stated.
diffi culties of juggling so
many challenges and responsi-
Bridge Builder Award
bilities, Sipe wrote, he is sel-
Last week, Umatilla School
dom seen without a smile on
District also recognized its
his face.
Stacy
Bridge Builder Award winners.
Tricia Lorence, a teacher
Skerjanec
The award honors staff who
at McNary Heights Elemen-
exemplify the school district’s
tary, was recognized for a
motto, “Building bridges to successful deep impact on the school in a variety
futures.”
of ways, including her work to secure
According to Superintendent Heidi several grants to support students and
Sipe, the winners not only perform their the way she is always thinking of others
work well, but go above and beyond to and how she can make the school get
contribute to the success of students.
better beyond just her own classroom.
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BRIEFS
Umatilla man tased and arrested
after fi ghting police offi cer
For more information, call Jesy or email
cargobuhlcasting@gmail.com.
A man who fought a police offi cer in Herm-
iston on Monday, April 5, was arrested on
charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest
and assaulting a public safety offi cer, accord-
ing to Oregon State Police records.
The man was arrested, according to
records, after he was tased.
Ramon Viesca, 30, of Umatilla, was
stopped by an offi cer for walking in the road
and “causing a hazard” around 6 p.m. on West
Robnett Street. The offi cer, Josiah Smith, told
Viesca to get out of the road, though he ini-
tially did not listen, according to records.
Smith attempted to stop Viesca and a fi ght
broke out between them. Smith then tased
Viesca, who was arrested and later booked
in the Umatilla County Jail, according to
records.
Kindergarten registration set for
Hermiston School District
Young adult actors needed for
summer feature fi lm
A casting call for a road trip movie that will
fi lm in Central Oregon in the summer of 2021
is seeking teens and young adults ages 18-25
of all backgrounds, ethnicities and walks of
life to be a part of the movie. Individuals,
groups of friends, siblings and couples are
encouraged to audition, and no acting experi-
ence is necessary.
According to a news release, the as-yet
untitled move, directed by Bill and Turner
Ross, will follow four teenager friends as they
set off on an unforgettable adventure across
the Pacifi c Northwest to chase down their
own version of the American Dream. The
Ross Bros. fi lmmaking style is a hybrid of fi c-
tion and non-fi ction, and the production com-
pany is seeking people who connect with the
story to play themselves. Daredevils, fearless
outcasts, misfi ts and strong personalities are
encouraged to audition.
Auditions will be scheduled through April
and May 2021, and the project will fi lm for
approximately 8 weeks over June and July
2021. All roles will be paid, and all travel
costs will be covered by the production.
To apply for an audition, submit your
name, age, hometown and a photo or selfi e to
www.cargobuhl.com/submit, or text to Jesy at
504-233-0016.
Hermiston School District will open online
registration for next year’s kindergarten class
on Monday, April 12.
Students eligible for kindergarten during
the next school year are those who were born
on or before Sept. 1, 2016.
Parents should start by fi lling out a regis-
tration form online at hermiston.k12.or.us/
apps/pages/registration. Afterward, they will
need to bring a birth record, proof of residence
(such as a utility bill in the parent’s name) and
immunization records to the school where
their child will attend.
The district will off er in-person registration
assistance on Tuesday, April 20, and Thurs-
day, April 22, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parents
can also call the district offi ce at 541-667-
6000 on weekdays if they have questions or
issues.
Pacifi c Power off ering fi nancial help
Pacifi c Power is off ering customers in
Umatilla County and elsewhere in the state
options for recovering after falling behind
on their power bills due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
New programs went into eff ect on April 1
to help with bills, according to a news release.
The company plans to reach out to custom-
ers in general with the information, as well as
working with specifi c communities hit partic-
ularly hard by job loss and illness during the
pandemic.
Eligible customers may receive help
from one of the Assistance Plus options for
their primary residence. For the instant gran
option, customers can receive a one-time bill
credit of up to $500. For the extended pay-
ment match option, customers can enroll in
a payment arrangement to get caught up and
Pacifi c Power will match the monthly install-
ment until the money owed is paid in full,
12 months pass or the customer reaches the
$1,000 limit.
For more information or to apply, visit
pacifi cpower.net/assistanceplus
or
call
888-221-7070.
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