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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Team Wellness promotes healthy lifestyles A new type of training is available to the athletes served by the Special Olym- pics Hermiston/Pendleton Local Program No. 510 and it doesn’t involve any type of athletic equipment. Everyone who partici- pates is a winner through Oregon Team Wellness. The unique, community-based health and wellness program is designed for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. With both ¿tness and nutrition components, the program is activity-rich and provides incentives to achieve goals. It includes the establishment of clear benchmarks and careful measurement of outcomes. Participants are coached by a certi¿ed wellness coach and work towards receiving “Wellness Awards.” The goal is to build lifelong healthful choices and habits. In June and July, nine Special Olympics athletes along with several wellness coaches were led through the hands-on program by Lorraine Bance, head well- ness coach. After hearing about the new program at a Special Olympics leadership conference last spring, Bance Photo contributed by Kristi Smalley Participants and leaders with the local Special Olympics program recently participat- ed in Oregon Team Wellness. Pictured are: Back: Michele Keitzke, Vivian McEachran, Patsy Brown, Angela Schneider, Lorraine Bance, Paula Smith, Penny Self, Candi Patrick, Shannon Raymond, Misty Larsen; Front: Jillian Smalley, Joy Bedolla, April Brown, Shannon Whiteaker, Shona Bergo and Angie Koester. realized how much the athletes in this area would bene¿t from the training. Bance ordered the special- ized materials, recruited coaches and coordinated the training required to facilitate this program. The ¿rst class involved nine athletes who enthusiastically participated in the eight-week program. “I loved learning how to make new kinds of foods that are healthy to eat,” said athlete Shannon Whitaker. Jillian Smalley said she likes doing the exercises, and it’s making her and her friends strong, healthy and happy. “I liked everything — the food, the exercises, the new water bottle, but most of all I liked being with my friends,” added Shona Bergo. All of the participants, Bance said, had marked increases in individual ¿tness levels as measured by the post test given on the last day of class. The participants received a special certi¿cate and will receive special medals for their efforts to improve their overall health. Bance plans to begin another session of Oregon Team Wellness training this fall. Anyone interested in participating can contact her at 541-376-8132. The Special Olympics bowling season begins in September. For more infor- mation or to register, call Stu Bance at 541-376-8132. For more information about Oregon Team Wellness or other aspects of Special Olympics, visit www.soor. org. THANK YOUS Volunteers brighten DHS of¿ces We would like to thank the volunteers that painted murals in our Hermiston and Milton-Freewater DHS of¿ces. Altrusa volunteers painted the Hermiston mural, a tree with animals. Robert Doty volunteered his time to paint the Milton-Freewater mural, a frog reading a book on a bridge. We are hoping to get a shout out and thank these volunteers for helping us create a more welcoming environment. Roberta Shimp Department of Human Resources Wildhorse announces second quarter grants The Wildhorse Founda- tion recently announced its second quarter grants, which including several $20,000 awards, including one to the Ione School District for a school-based health clinic. The district will remodel a home next to the school, which will serve as a clinic for students, staff and community members. Services offered at the clinic will include mental health, physical health and dental health. The quarterly awards totaled $222,194.45, which Saturday, August 15, 2015 ENGAGEMENT Kindle-Sundgren Jean Kindle is happy to announce the engagement of Elizabeth Morgan (Libby) Kindle to TJ Joseph Sundgren, both of Seattle. Libby is the daughter of Jean and the late Dean Kindle of Pendleton. TJ is the son of Steve and Timi Sundgren of Seattle. Libby is a graduate of Pendleton High School (2003) and of Gonzaga University (2007). TJ grad- uated from Roosevelt High School, Seattle (2000), and from Washington State University (2004). Libby is the events manager for Seattle Met St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton AUG. 6, 2015 HEATH — Catherine M. Heath and Ryan J. Heath of Pendleton; a girl, Jorie Lynn Heath. AUG. 10, 2015 KOEHLER — Bethany L. Koehler and Michael D. Koehler of Pendleton; a girl, Kinlee Grace Koehler. AUG. 11, 2015 SMITH — Stephanie A. Smith and Kristopher A. Smith of Pendleton; a boy, Henry Thurman Smith. AUG. 4, 2015 RETH — Chenda Reth and Kosal Reth of Herm- iston; a girl, Nisa Thon Reth. AUG. 5, 2015 AMEZCUA — Veronica Dias Torres and Jesus Weed Department, $3,000 for noxious weed control education. HEPPNER: Heppner Day Care, $10,000 for playground equipment; Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District, $1,350 for comprehensive aerial sensing and surveying program. HERMISTON: First Responder & Community Support Chaplaincy, $7,500 for to train and equip chaplains in Umatilla and Morrow counties to respond with ¿rst responders and purchase a Crisis Response Vehicle; Hermiston Masonic Lodge No. 138, $3,000 for Bikes for Books program, providing 25 bikes to be split between the ¿ve Amezcua Mateo of Hermiston; a boy, Isaiah Amezcua. FERGUSON — Cherie R. Guenther and Brandon C. Ferguson of Herm- iston; a girl, Ashtyn Lynn Ferguson. GARDNER — Allie J. Gardner and Michael B. Gardner of Boardman; a boy, Nolan Bryan Gardner. AUG. 6, 2015 SMITH — Teresa A. DiGregorio and Richard W. Smith of Irrigon; a girl, Abigail Kathleen Smith. AUG. 8, 2015 GONZALEZ — Veronica Gonzalez and Joe Gonzalez of Stan¿eld; a girl, Yuliana Luz Gonzalez. Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland, Wash. AUG. 4, 2015 CROW — Brooke Crow and Logan Crow of Herm- iston; a boy, Lincoln Crow. Photo contributed by Ric Walters The Pendleton High School class of 1962 held a reunion July 21-23. Those present for a class photo include: Row 1: Barbara Rohme Broman, Mickey Peterson Hawes, Kathie Weiss Knoop, Jaydene Chandler Cooper, Linda Oylear Palmer, Melinda Pen- land Ash, Jo Lynn Gaston Woods, Marcy McGowan Bishop, Sybyl White Stronach Row 2: Sandy York Ingebo, Leslie Rose Weimer, Marlene Nordyke Knight, Rick Ja- cobson, Henry Lorenzen, Glenda Cain Phillips, Linda Rose Thorne, Carl Devault, Pat Healy, Jim Harvey, Penny Temple French Row 3: David Dean, Bill Willingham, Rosen- da Shippentower, Leni Carlock Pearce, Jack Thompson, Mel Gammond Row 4: Terry Henderson, Susan McKee Thomas, Cindy Davenport Arnold, Marshall Kilby was awarded to 28 recip- ients. Other local entities receiving grants include: PENDLETON: Blue Mountain Community College education depart- ment, $10,000 for classroom technology implementation; Pendleton Parks & Recre- ation, $2,160 for basketball half-courts at Rice and Grecian parks; Clearview Mediation and Disability Resource Center, $10,000 for transportation; Historic Rivoli Theater Performing Arts Center Restoration Coalition, $10,000 for the ¿rst phase of architectural and structural design for the Rivoli Theater; Pendleton Public Library, $8,891.93 for library technology upgrade; Umatilla County Magazine. TJ is employed by Zurich Insurance. The couple will be married on Aug. 29, 2015, in Pendleton. BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston PHS class of ’62 holds reunion Libby Kindle and TJ Sundgren grade schools in Hermiston. IRRIGON: Irrigon Chamber of Commerce, $8,000 for furnishings, technology and marketing materials for the new visi- tor’s center. UKIAH: City of Ukiah, $7,500 for a reader board for the city park. WESTON: Weston- Athena Park and Recre- ation District, $3,745.12 for a hot food table, needed pans, lids and wiring at Memorial Hall. OTHER AREAS: Children’s Home Society SUBMIT YOUR EO NEWS Submit Your EO News information and high-resolution photos to: community@eastoregonian.com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Malgesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, or Renee Struthers-Hogge at 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. Call 541-564-4539 or 541- 966-0818 with questions. of Washington, Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon Foun- dation, Edith Bishel Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Kirkman House Museum, Imbler School District, Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, La Grande School District, La Grande School District, Mt. Emily Safe Center, Oregon College of Art and Craft, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Shelter From the Storm, South Fork Grange No. 605, Sustainable Living Center. The foundation manages a community bene¿t fund established by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation from its gaming operation. The board considers grant applications in the areas of public health and safety, education, the arts, historic preservation, gambling addiction services, salmon restoration, environmental protection and cultural activities. For more information, visit www.wildhorseresort. com or call Tiah DeGrofft at 541-966-1628. Generously Sponsored by: Baarstad's General Contracting Residential Commercial Pendleton, OR 541-276-7235 baarstadgeneral contracting.com CCB# 104698 Chevy The M ARK S KINNER family would like the community of Pendleton and other surrounding towns to know how much they appreciated the overwhelming support in the way of donations of time, food, beverages, money, services and products gifted the family before, during and after the May 29 fund- raiser held at the local Elk’s Club. The benefit was a huge success. Mark’s former PHS classmates, friends and co-workers planned and carried out the very enjoyable evening. We owe them a great appreciation for all the work and planning that went into that very special night. Mark’s co-workers and many friends provided meals and gift baskets for several months after his cancer surgery and chemo treatments. Friends, neighbors and family have helped do yard work, made roof repairs, driven Mark to Portland for treatments, provided rides to local businesses, entertained and watched over their daughter when they couldn’t be here and kept cards of encouragement coming his way all the past eleven months. What a blessing it is to be in a small community where people step up and never ask for anything in return. Words can never express what is in our hearts to relay our gratitude for such attention and love. Sincerely, Mark, Dawn, Paige, Logan and extended family members Australian Shepherd/ Heeler Mix - 3 Yr Old Neutered Male Approx. 56 Lbs Chevy is a very playful, talkative dog that is good with other dogs - not so with cats! He has been kept mostly as an outdoor dog and has been around livestock. Chevy is current on all his vaccinations and is in search of his forever home. Come on down to PAWS and let Chevy tell you all about himself (you might want to bring a chair, as he can be pretty long-winded!) Pendleton • 432 SE Dorion (541) 276-6221 www.tumalum.com Visit Chevy at the Pioneer Humane Society/PAWS 517 SE 3rd St., Pendleton, OR 541-276-0181 • pendletonpaws.org Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store NEEDED: Volunteer drivers to and from spay/neuter clinics. Call for more information. Call Terri at 541-215-0447 to sponsor a pet