Adams to unveil new City Hall and Library

ADAMS – People can see the remodeled Adams City Hall and Library in an open house and ribbon cutting Sunday, Oct. 6.

The historic building built in 1886 originally belonged to the International Order of Odd Fellows, said City Recorder Gilberta Lieuallen. The organization met on the second floor and the first floor was used by various businesses over the years.

The architecture firm of Gail Sargent developed the remodel plan, which was approved by the State Historic Preservation office in Salem.

The city raised $12,000 through fund-raisers like selling named bricks, said Lieuallen. Donations and grants from various foundations provided an additional $65,000.

The rest of the funding came from money set aside by the city, said Lieuallen. The total cost of the project was about $120,000, she estimated.

The open house will be 3 to 5 p.m. at the City Hall and Library. There will be free hot dogs, drinks and cake while it lasts.

College fair planned Oct. 9 in Hermiston

HERMISTON – Representatives from more than 30 northwest colleges and universities will be on hand Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Hermiston High School commons area during the North Central Oregon College Fair.

The fair provides an opportunity to learn more about admission requirements and deadlines, financial aid and scholarships.

Colleges and universities from Oregon, Washington and Idaho will attend, as will Armed Service branches.

Students, parents and community members from Umatilla and Morrow counties are invited to attend.

For more information, call Mike Royer at Hermiston High School, 667-6125.

Red Cross drive exceeds goal

HERMISTON – The American Red Cross exceeded its goal during the fall blood drive in Hermiston.

The goal of the blood drive, which was held at Thompson Hall at the fairgrounds Sept. 23, was to gather 100 units of blood for emergency use, and 117 units were received.

Pat Proebstel, chairperson of the event, said “I would like to thank everyone who came out to donate and all the volunteers who helped make the drive a success.” For more information on the local chapter of the American Red Cross, call 276-1211.