Hospital district donates $38,000 worth 

of equipment to Umatilla Fire District

The Umatilla Hospital District is donating more than $38,000 worth of equipment to the Umatilla Fire District. 

The equipment includes a heart monitor, and two automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) and an autopulse. A heart monitor is used to monitor and interpret heart rhythms, and AEDs are used for patients in time of cardiac arrest. An autopulse is a machine used to deliver chest compressions during cardiac arrest, doubling effectiveness of CPR and increasing survival rates. Autopulse also relieves a caregiver from performing chest compressions so they can conduct other critical activities.  

Fire Chief Mike Roxbury said the Umatilla Fire District and the Umatilla Hospital District have a long history of partnership.

We are excited to renew and continue this partnership,” he said, “and demonstrate to the stakeholders that we (Fire and Hospital Districts) are continuing to be innovative during these difficult economic times.

 

150th birthday celebration

2012 marks Umatillas 150th birthday, and organizers are asking the community for help in planning the celebration. The first planning meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St. 

 

Wine Tasting on the Columbia

The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce is hosting a wine tasting at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Chamber office, 100 Cline Ave., Umatilla. Attendees will sample five of the many delicious wines offered by Sno Road Winery of Echo. Once a person has sampled the wine and found what they like, bottles will be available for purchase from Sno Road Winery. Entertainment will be provided by Wallulah Junction, and catering will be by Sharons Sweet Treats. 

Tickets are $25 per person or $35 per couple and are available at Carlsons Umatilla Drug Store, the Umatilla branch of Banner Bank and at the chamber office. The event is limited to 40 people. For more information, contact the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce at 541-922-4825 or karen@umatillachamber.net. 

 

Upcoming

Aug. 29

First day of school

Umatilla students will return to class for the first day of the 2011-12 school year.

Sept. 5

City offices closed

Umatilla city offices, as well as Umatilla schools, will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.

Sept. 6

Umatilla City Council

The Umatilla City Council will next meet at 7 p.m. at Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St. When complete, a full agenda will be posted at www.umatilla-city.org/council.html. 

Sept. 8

Umatilla School Board

The Umatilla School District Board of Directors will meet for a work session on board goals at 6 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the district office, 1001 Sixth St. The full agenda will be available at http://do.umatilla.k12.or.us/board before the meeting.

Sept. 15

150th birthday celebration

The first planning meeting for Umatillas 150th birthday celebration is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St.

Sept. 20

Special election

Ballots are due for the special election where Umatilla voters will choose a new mayor and city council member.