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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021
SAGE Center illuminates
holiday spirit
Boardman plugs
in lights Dec. 4
By TAMMY MALGESINI
Hermiston Herald
DEATH NOTICES
Donald ‘Don’ Cabral
Aug. 4, 1940 — Nov. 28, 2021
Pendleton
Former Hermiston resident Donald “Don” Cabral,
81, of Pendleton, died Nov. 28, 2021, at his home. He
was born Aug. 4, 1940, in Brockton, Massachusetts. A
funeral service will be Tuesday Dec. 7, 3 p.m. at Pend-
leton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131 S.E. Byers
Ave., Pendleton. Arrangements are with Pendleton Pio-
neer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. Online condolences may
be sent to www.pioneerchapel.com.
Douglas Gregg
Employees of the SAGE
Center and the Port of Mor-
row have been making a
list and checking it twice
since the end of October.
They are preparing to illu-
minate the holiday season
with around 500,000 lights
at the interactive visitor
center.
Torrie Griggs, the cen-
ter’s manager, said people
will see some new addi-
tions to the Christmas Light
Show, including Santa tak-
ing fl ight and lighted pres-
ents along the light show
loops. Also, Griggs said
the display now features all
LED lights.
The
choreographed
light show, which is syn-
chronized to music, fea-
tures eight holiday songs.
In addition to the outdoor
speakers, Griggs said they
revamped the radio station
for improved audio sound.
“We made a lot of
improvements for the show
quality,” she said.
The Christmas Light
Show gets underway Sat-
urday, Dec. 4, as the SAGE
Center and the Boardman
Nov. 14, 1933 — Nov. 19, 2021
Hermiston
Douglas Gregg, 88, of Hermiston, died Nov. 19,
2021, at a local care facility. He was born Nov. 14,
1933, in Tennessee. Arrangements are with Burns Mor-
tuary of Pendleton. Sign the online guestbook at www.
burnsmortuary.com.
Robert ‘Bob’ Jensen
Nov. 6, 1962 — Oct. 31, 2021
Stanfi eld
Tammy Malgesini/Hermiston Herald, File
A December 2019 photo shows the decorations that are customary at The Christmas Light
Show. It will be illuminated this year nightly starting Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at the SAGE Center
in Boardman. The free event runs through the end of December.
Chamber of Commerce
host the annual Christmas
Tree Lighting event. The
festivities, which include
photos with Santa and Mrs.
Claus, and refreshments
provided by Mid-Colum-
bia Bus Company, runs
from 6-7 p.m. at 101 Olson
Road, Boardman.
The light show will con-
tinue nightly from dark
to daylight through Dec.
31. There is no admission
charge.
In its sixth year, the
annual Christmas Light
Show was the only event
held in 2020 at the SAGE
Center. Griggs said the
push for the festive holiday
display came from the for-
mer Port of Morrow gen-
eral manager.
“It was Gary Neal’s
vision to have a robust
Christmas Light show
located in Boardman for all
to enjoy,” Griggs said. “It’s
a way to provide the Christ-
mas spirit to the commu-
nity and passersby.”
With the SAGE Cen-
ter located just off Inter-
state 84, people can see it
going either direction from
the freeway. A pair of con-
venient exits — at Milepost
164 and Milepost 165 —
allow people easy access to
hop off the freeway to get a
closer look.
For more information,
call 541-481-7243 or visit
www.visitsage.com.
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
highlights native history, culture
By TAMMY MALGESINI
Hermiston Herald
The public is invited to
immerse themselves into his-
tory by exploring the exhibits
at Tamástslikt Cultural Insti-
tute in Mission. And what
better time to visit than Fri-
day, Dec. 3 — during Free
First Friday.
It’s located off Interstate
84 Exit 216, near Wildhorse
Resort & Casino, Mission. It
is open Tuesday through Sat-
urdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrating the traditions
of Cayuse, Umatilla and
Walla Walla tribes, Tamást-
slikt features permanent
exhibits, which are divided
into three main sections, “We
Were,” “We Are” and “We
Will Be.” In addition, the
Coyote Theater introduces
visitors to Spilyáy, the mag-
ical coyote who shares about
wisdom and foolishness in a
humorous exposition of how
the world came to be as it is
today.
Randall Melton, the cen-
ter’s exhibits coordinator, is
thrilled with recent recogni-
tion. Tamástslikt has gotten
attention from both Travel-
Mag — as one of the top 10
exhibitions to visit in Oregon
— and for three years run-
ning, it has appeared on Ore-
gon Business magazine’s top
100 fan-favorite destinations
EO Media Group, File
Instructor Marjorie Waheneka, third from right, teaches a Native
American beading class in the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute gift
shop in an October, 2018, photo. The museum, located near
Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Mission, is off ering free admission
Dec. 3, 2021, as part of its Free First Friday program.
in Oregon.
“We consider ourselves
ambassadors of the Confed-
erated Tribes of the Umatilla
Indian Reservation in telling
our story in a respectful way
… being straightforward and
factual,” he said. “Accolades
like that means we are fol-
lowing what our elders said
(in the planning process) —
make sure to do it in a hos-
pitable way in explaining our
history.”
With a planning pro-
cess that spanned a decade,
Tamástslikt opened in August
1998. The 18,000-square-
foot facility features approxi-
mately 13,000 feet of exhibit
space, as well as a cafe and
gift shop.
Melton, who has worked
as a permanent full-time
employee
since
1998,
said the name in the Walla
Walla language means, “to
interpret.”
“For me, the highlight
is the fact that we are tell-
ing our story in our perspec-
tive in our words,” he said.
“When opening up, that was
a radical idea … now, it’s
more common to hear those
voices.”
With only a couple of
exceptions, the permanent
exhibits were closed for
more than a year because of
the global pandemic. Oper-
ations resumed in the late-
spring with reduced occu-
pancy. People are encouraged
to call to confi rm hours of
operation. Also, tempera-
ture checks are taken at the
door and visitors are required
to wear face coverings and
observe social distancing.
PET OF THE W EEK
MEET FINNY!
Finny is a sweet boy that loves to
cuddle and hang out, although he
can be a bit anxious so would love to
be in a quiet home. He is still working
on potty training, but wears a belly
band. He gets along well with other
small dogs, but will chase cats. He
does bark, so apartment living is not
ideal and he would need a secure
fenced yard as he loves to run.
The Kinship Cafe off ers
native-inspired foods, hot
and cold beverages, and
tempting huckleberry pas-
tries — weekly specials are
posted on the website. With
current COVID-19 restric-
tions, takeout service is from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The museum store is
worth a visit for unique gifts.
Shoppers will fi nd every-
thing from Pendleton Woolen
Mills apparel, accessories
and home decor to beading
supplies, bags, books, jew-
elry and more.
Regular admission, which
is good for two consecutive
days, is $10 for adults, $9 for
seniors, $7 for youths 6-17
and free for ages 5 and under.
There is a family rate of $30
for four. Also, passes can be
checked out from many local
libraries.
For more information,
call 541-429-7700 or visit
www.tamastslikt.org.
Robert “Bob” Jensen, 58, of Stanfi eld, died Oct. 31,
2021, in Portland. He was born Nov. 6, 1962, in Baker
City. A celebration of life service will be Friday, Dec.
10, 1 p.m. at Burns Mortuary Chapel, 685 W. Herm-
iston Ave., Hermiston. Arrangements are with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Lois I. Myrick
July 6, 1927 — Nov. 26, 2021
Umatilla
Lois I. Myrick, 94, of Umatilla, died Nov. 26, 2021,
at her home. She was born July 6, 1927, in Ithaca,
Nebraska. A graveside service will be Saturday, Dec.
4, 3 p.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery. Arrangements are
with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Juan Orozco
Aug. 25, 1961 — Nov. 23, 2021
Irrigon
Juan Orozco, 60, of Irrigon, died Nov. 23, 2021,
in Irrgion. He was born Aug. 25, 1961, in Milpillas,
Jalisco, Mexico. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in
care of arrangements. Share memories at www.burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com.
Douglas E. Sheirbon
Aug. 2, 1953 — Nov. 27, 2021
Hermiston
Douglas E. Sheirbon, 68, of Hermiston, died Nov.
27, 2021, in Hermiston. He was born Aug. 2, 1953,
in Hood River, the son of Leonard and Georgeanna
(Moore) Sheirbon. Arrangements are with Burns Mor-
tuary of Hermiston. Share memories at www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Henrietta ‘Luella’ Taylor
Dec. 21, 1930 — Nov. 27, 2021
Hermiston
Henrietta “Luella” Taylor, 90, of Hermiston, died
Nov. 27, 2021, at Regency Hermiston Nursing & Reha-
bilitation Center. She was born Dec. 21, 1930, at Spear-
fi sh, South Dakota, the daughter of Edwin and Leslie
Knust Schmidt. A graveside service will be Monday,
Dec. 6, 11 a.m. at the Mayville Cemetery. Arrangements
are with Sweeney Mortuary of Condon. Sign the online
condolence book at www.sweeneymortuary.com.
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