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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022
LIGHTER SIDE
THREE MINUTES WITH...
HERMISTON HISTORY
Lucy Reyes becomes a
helper 25 years ago
25 YEARS AGO
JULY 15, 1997
Phil Hamm
Hermiston
What can you tell me about your pickleball club?
We started this last year, we had a great time and we took it outside (to
the courts near the Hermiston Senior Center, 435 W. Orchard Ave.).
When did you start playing pickleball?
About three years ago. You know, this is America’s number-one grow-
ing sport. And it’s amazing. No matter where I go in my travels, I can
find someone playing pickleball. And they just embrace you. You’ll see
a lot of older people in it, and it is good for older adults, but you’ll also
see kids playing it. It’s just a great game. You don’t have to run as much
as you do in tennis, so it’s a bit easier for a lot of us.
What days does your club play, and is everyone welcome?
It’s Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7-9 a.m. We might start up in
the evenings, too. Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see the entire
town come. It’s all done through Parks & Rec. They have a $15 fee, and
that comes with a T-shirt and the use of equipment. We have all the
paddles and balls and stuff. And we have all levels of people who play
with us. You can be a champion or you can be a beginner.
Do you have other hobbies? Is pickleball the most important
thing going on in your life right now?
No. Church is the most important thing going on in my life right now.
Pickleball might be fifth place. There’s also hunting, and that could be
second. And I like to garden with my wife. Things that keep me outside
are a lot of fun. And I’m involved with the Lions Club, things like that.
I’m on the Planning Commission and the (Umatilla Electric Co-Op)
Board of Directors. I’m on the Blue Mountain Community College
Foundation. I do some other things.
We live in a great city, don’t we?
We live in a great community. It’s great.
To gain experience for her social ser-
vice career, Lucy Reyes would be lend-
ing a hand with an alternative educa-
tion program in Hermiston.
After she took a psychology class in
high school, friends of Reyes who were
involved in juvenile programs would
even seek her informal counseling.
Soon enough, Reyes realized her coun-
seling skills and decided to pursue such
a career.
After graduating from Pendleton
High School in 1966, Reyes enrolled
in Blue Mountain Community College
and began her two-year human services
course. With options such as domes-
tic violence, education service district,
head start and corrections, this course
required students to select and work
for three different social service agen-
cies during the eight-week practicum
training.
Reyes chose education as her first
agency and came to Hermiston to as-
sist teachers in the alternative educa-
tion program. Once her job was done
there, she intended on working in a
prison. And after Reyes completed the
whole two years of social service work,
her goal was to earn a bachelor’s degree
in psychology at Boise State University
and become a juvenile counselor.
50 YEARS AGO
JULY 13, 1972
“Now we have the great experiment,”
Mayor L.P. Gray said of the decision
to close the West Hermiston Avenue
street expansion between First Place
and North First Street on a trial period
for 60 days.
Eldon Wahner, Manager of Tum-A-
Lum Lumber Co., opened the discus-
sion with his concern that a one-way
westbound direction would inconve-
nience his customers, requiring them
to drive around the whole block to pick
up orders.
The street’s overall safety was also
in question. Hermiston Junior High
School Principal John Cermak pointed
out the absence of pedestrian lanes
posed a danger to students, and coun-
cilman Clarence Graham admitted he
avoided using the street out of concern
for his safety.
However, Harold Horton countered
those claims saying, “I use that street all
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Blue Mountain Community College student Lucy Reyes, photographed in 1997, would pre-
pare for a career in social service by helping with Hermiston Alternative Education programs.
the time and I haven’t encountered any
problems.”
In addition, councilman Dick Hodge
brought up that 2,100 cars use West
Hermiston Avenue and its closure
could have negative effects on nearby
Gladys Avenue-North and First Street
intersection.
The trail closure, which was eventu-
ally unanimously passed, would span
August and September to observe its
impact during school.
90 YEARS AGO
JULY 14, 1932
75 YEARS AGO
JULY 17, 1947
Instead of simply discarding excess war
materials, the Umatilla Ordnance Depot
allowed people to purchase such rare and
valuable items.
Lt. Col. R.G. Curtin, the commanding
officer of UOG, announced that approx-
imately 45,000 used ammunition boxes
of various sizes, as well as a small amount
of unreclaimable scrap lumber, would be
auctioned off to the highest bidders.
During the next two weeks, all indi-
viduals aside from War Department Em-
ployees would have the opportunity to
examine and bid on the different items.
With the sale closing and all bids re-
quired to be entered on July 28, 1947,
those with a passion for collecting were
encouraged to take advantage of the op-
portunity to obtain what would soon be
historical artifacts.
S.M. Zeller of Oregon State College was
endorsed by the Department of Agricul-
ture, which claimed that his “tree-wound
paint” was the best known to science.
Zeller, a plant pathologist, developed his
mixture in 1926 at the OSU experiment
station. Of the 120 substances prepared,
and tested by forest pathologists of the
United States Department of Agriculture,
Zeller’s proved to be the best.
According to test reports by Rush Mar-
shall, forest pathologist of the USDA sta-
tioned at Yale, Zeller’s paint was able to de-
stroy decay-causing organisms while also
forming an air or water-tight covering,
which many other substances failed to do.
In addition, it could remain on a tree wound
and resist all sorts of weather for seven years.
A mixture of linseed oil and commer-
cially prepared dry bordeaux mixture, the
“paint” is applied in thin coats with a brush.
Zeller’s formula was so successful that
the commercial Barlett company of Con-
netucit was preparing to market his paint,
adding a green pigment to improve visual
appeal. And to honor the man who made
this plant saving salve, each package would
give credit to the OSU experiment center
and Zeller.
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McKenzie Rose, a junior at Echo High School, searched
Hermiston Herald archives to compile these article
summaries.
By The Way
Early 1970s Bulldogs plan pack reunion
Calling all members of Hermiston High School classes of 1970
through 1973, a joint Bulldog reunion is planned. The event kicks
off with a no-host meet and greet on Sept. 30, 5 p.m. at Midway Bar
& Grill.
The fun and memories continue on Oct. 1, 3-9 p.m. at Bennett
Botanical Gardens. No-host food and drinks will be available for
purchase. The cost is $15 at the gate.
In addition to food, musical entertainment is planned. Also, orga-
nizers are looking for a volunteer to take group photos. For more in-
formation, search www.facebook.com/groups/113359993897.
• • •
Speaking of reunions, the Hermiston Herald is here to help you
get the word out about upcoming class gatherings. Send relevant in-
formation (date, time, place, cost and contact information) to com-
munity@eastoregonian.com. In addition to small announcements
at no charge, we invite you to purchase advertising space to multiply
your outreach to help make your class reunion a success.
• • •
It’s time to dive in and help the American Red Cross as they part-
ner with Discovery for Shark Week. People are invited to test the
waters and help save lives by giving blood or platelets during the
month of July. Get your heart pumping and help combat the 12%
decline in June donations.
Everyone who donates July 1-31 will be entered in a Shark Week
merchandise package drawing. Make a splash and maybe even win
a paddle board, kayak, beach bike, smokeless portable fire pit and a
$500 gift card for other beach accessories. Also, all donors will re-
ceive an exclusive Shark Week T-shirt July 21-24, while supplies last.
Hermiston blood drives:
• Monday, July 18, 12:45-5:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Medical
Center.
• Thursday, July 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Angels Cath-
olic Church.
For other dates and sites, including Pendleton, Tri-Cities and
Walla Walla, visit www.redcrossblood.org. To schedule a donation
appointment, visit the website or call 800-733-2767.
• • •
The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center menu for Thursday,
July 14, is chef salad, garlic rolls/crackers, fruit and dessert. The
menu for Tuesday, July 19, is meatloaf, mashed potatoes/gravy, veg-
etables and dessert.
In-house meals will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. People
planning to dine in are asked to call by 11 a.m.
For a Meals on Wheels delivery in Hermiston, 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 before 11 a.m. Meals are $5 and can be
picked up between 11:30 a.m. and noon.
• • •
The Boardman Senior Center is open for dine-in lunches on Tues-
days and Thursdays, noon at 100 Tatone St. Meals are $4 for seniors and
$5 for others. Take-out lunches are available by calling 541-481-3257.
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