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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, November 21, 2015 Mystery man returns wallet Pendleton class of ‘55 The Pendleton High School class of 1955 gathered for its 60th reunion July 18 at Hayden’s Lake Front Grill in Tualatin. Fond memories, old pictures and reminiscing made for a fun gath- ering for the group. The afternoon started with some classmates enjoying the play “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” produced by Broadway Rose Theatre at the nearby Tigard High School. The role of “Millie” was performed by Claire Avakian, the granddaughter of classmate Doro- thea (Hicks) Pattee. Also, dinner was later enjoyed at Hayden’s Lake Front Grill, as classmates continued their trip down Memory Lane. Contributed photo The Pendleton High School class of 1955 celebrated its 60th reunion July 18 at Hayden’s Lake Front Grill in Tualatin. Pictured are, front: Bob Locke, Chester Warnock, Jay Zirkle, Carolyn Timmerman, Dorothea (Hicks) Pattee, Jean (Smith) Swank, Renee (Bird) Hellums and Virden Hellums. Back: Don Sievers, Keith Harris, Carol (Kerns) Flaherty, Leila (Beard) Heislein, Ken O’Neil, Andrea (Silk) Foley, Carlene (Inman) Kiel. Head Start cashes in with Umpqua Bank grant Submitted photo Students participate in Cup Stacking Day Maryn Broker (left) Kayle Smith (center) and Sophie Nelson stack cups Thursday Nov. 11 at Lincoln School to celebrate National Cup Stacking Day. The Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Umatil- la-Morrow Head Start recently received a $5,000 grant from the Umpqua Bank Charitable Founda- tion. Umpqua’s support will help the Head Start program increase capacity for managing CASA volunteers. The trained and dedicated volunteers speak on behalf at-risk children in the courtroom. Representing the child’s best interests, volunteers work to move children as seamlessly and HI¿FLHQWO\WKURXJKWKHOHJDO process as possible, and into a safe and permanent home. Umpqua’s charitable efforts aren’t managed by senior leadership or isolated within corporate head- quarters. Instead, Umpqua allows its associates to make localized decisions about where Community Giving grants are allocated in their communities. In addition to the grant presented to UMCHS, the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation awarded grants ranging from $2,000 to $8,000 to 19 other Oregon organizations. The grants are DZDUGHG WR QRQSUR¿W RUJD- nizations focused on youth development and education, and economic opportunity. “As a community bank we believe we have an obligation to invest in youth and education programs that are essential to the long-term economic health and development of the communities we do busi- ness in,” said Nicole Stein, managing director of the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation. For information about applying for a Community Giving grant, visit www. umpquabank.com/commu- nitygiving. BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton Photo contributed by Darrick Cope St. Anthony Hospital Respiratory Therapy Manager Sheila Ashbeck, third from left, and Director of Communications/Foundation Larry Blanc, far right, accept a donation from Griswold High School students Tegan Jackson, Bethany Newtson and Bradey Cope. Helix students donate to hospital cancer fund The Griswold High School student body raised money for the Cancer Fund with the St. Anthony Hospital Foundation. Students Tegan Jackson, Bethany Newtson and Bradey Cope presented a check for $1,856.43 to Sheila Ashbeck, respira- tory therapy manager, and Larry Blanc, director of communications/founda- tion, Nov. 11 at the hospital in Pendleton. The Helix students raised the money through a variety of projects. Pendleton Foundation Trust fall awards The board of directors of the Pendleton Foundation Trust announced Oct. 22 it awarded $17,717.80 to Domestic Violence Services to purchase and install secu- rity gates at its Pendleton shelter. The award was part of WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQ¶V ¿QDO JUDQW allocations of 2015, which totaled $84,110.46. The other recipients and projects include: Pendleton Convention Center, $10,188.32 for new audio/visual equipment for the seven new break-out rooms. Blue Mountain Community College Corrections Education Department, $7,860 for technology equipment for two classrooms that offer SUBMIT YOUR EO NEWS Submit Your EO News informa- tion and high-resolution pho- tos to: community@eastore- gonian.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., Pend- leton. Call 541-564-4539 or 541-966-0818 with questions. English as a second language, adult basic eduction, GED classes and college class offerings at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution. Community Action Program of East Central Oregon, $2,550 to purchase and install American Disabil- ities Act accessible door at the upstairs main door of the &$3(&2RI¿FHEXLOGLQJ Pendleton Robotics, $7,535.41 for two full robotics FRPSHWLWLRQ ¿HOGV ZLWK IRXU laptop computers to support new and existing teams. Clearview Mediation and Disability Resource, $5,890.24 for a bariatric stretcher and a lift for loading for use with non-emergency patients. The use of the stretcher will be shared with the Pendleton Fire Depart- ment, as needed. Pendleton Babe Ruth League, Inc., $4,095.49 for a professional level address system at Bob White Field. Lincoln Primary School, $14,273.20 to buy 40 Chromebooks, which will cover each classroom and the Title One classroom. BMCC athletics depart- ment, $14,000 toward the FRVW RI ¿HOG LPSURYHPHQWV and equipment to establish the new men’s/women’s soccer program. The Pendleton Foundation Trust appreciates all contribu- tions donated by individuals, organizations and estates. Gifts are tax-exempt. For more information, call Jerri Bealer at 541-276-3331 or visit www.pendletonfoun- dationtrust.com. Be a Part of Walla Walla’s Wine Future! Become a Winery Founder Preferred Stock at an offering price of $4.25 per share earning a 5.2% annual dividend. The minimum purchase is 300 shares ($1,275). Traded on the NASDAQ as WVVIP. To obtain a Prospectus, please call 503-588-9463 or visit www.w v v.com/ownership. Jim Bernau, Founder/CEO • Willamette Valley Vineyards NOV. 9, 2015 KOBASA — Brenda J. Garcia; a girl, Willow Louise Kobasa. NOV. 11, 2015 BEDOLLA — Maira Bedolla of Pendleton; a boy, Jose Angel Bedolla. EIESLAND — Haylie J. Sharp and Jordan W. Eiesland of Pendleton; a girl, Addilyn May Eiesland. G A R C I A GOTTFRIEDSON — Liza M. Garcia and Eliot J. Gottfriedson-Baker of Pendleton; a girl, Marceline Hope Garcia Gottfriedson. YBARRA — Bren- dalyd Alferez and Lazaro L. Ybarra of Pendleton; a girl, Leah Armida Ybarra. NOV. 12, 2015 BRITTON — Melissa S. Cossitt and Cody L. Britton of Pendleton; a girl, Harper Lee-Anne Fay Britton. NOV. 14, 2015 BURROWS — Trista C. Burrows and Gabriel L. Burrows of Pendleton; a boy, David Justice Lee Burrows. NOV. 16, 2015 NELSON — Ellana J. Nelson of Pendleton; a girl, Adeline Rose Nelson. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston NOV. 11, 2015 KYLE —Sally Arquero Kyle and James C. Kyle of Hermiston; a girl, Jaymie Shayne Kyle. PHIPPS — Kimberlee Lear and Huburt Phipps of Hermiston; a girl, Jordee Elizabeth Phipps. NOV. 13, 2015 BITHER — Becky Bither and Harry Bither of Hermiston; a girl, Kierra Jo Bither. I was so stunned I didn’t get the man’s name or even a good look at him. I gave him a measly $20 reward for returning my wallet Sunday morning. I should back up and explain. $VUHÀHFWHGE\P\ letter of 10/14, I am an Oregon Duck fan. I was somewhat engrossed by Saturday night’s game against Stanford. I went to the store to get supplies at halftime and lost my wallet. The game was more important than my wallet (and the money in it) so I didn’t start looking for it until the Ducks overcame a terrible pass interference call and sealed the 38-36 victory by stopping the Cardinal two-point conversion (what a game). Sunday, my doorbell rings and there is this gentleman with my wallet and everything that was in it (including all my money) standing there. He handed me the wallet, I gave him $20 and he left. I didn’t get a chance to thank him, so I hope the EO gives me that chance. I want to say one other thing. It was obvious from our brief conversation that he was from south of the Rio Grande River. The next time Donald Trump or some other moron complains that all Mexicans are criminals or deadbeats, remember my Good Samaritan. He was the most honest person I’ve met in a long time and by the brief glimpse I got of his vehicle, he’s not living in the lap of luxury at taxpayer expense. Thank you, sir. Patrick J. Delaney Hermiston Symphony receives Lamb Foundation grant A recent grant awarded to the Oregon East Symphony will be used to support concert and educa- tion programming for its 30th anniversary season. The $15,000 grant was donated by the Lamb Foundation of Lake Oswego. A small family foundation founded in 1971, it accepts grant proposals by invitation only. They support the work of tax exempt, QRQSUR¿WSXEOLFFKDULWLHV The foundation funds proj- ects that improve access to the arts and provides cultural opportunities, particularly in smaller or rural communities. For more information about the Oregon East Symphony’s concert season, special activities and music educational opportunities for area young people, call 541-276-0320 or visit www.oregoneastsym- phony.org. Generously Sponsored by: In M em ory of Larry Z w eig Baarstad's General Contracting Residential Commercial Long John Silver Pendleton, OR 541-276-7235 baarstadgeneral contracting.com CCB# 104698 2 Yr Old, Neutered Domestic Shorthair Tuxedo I was found in the Hermiston area and brought to PAWS. Since then, I have been updated on all my vaccinations. I have four legs, as you can see, but only three of them has a foot attached. Don't let that deter you from wanting to come and get to know me. I am very loving and have no problems getting around to where I want to go-the lack of one foot definitely does not hinder me in any way! I would, however, like to be an inside best friend because of it. Come on down and let's get acquainted. Visit Long John Silver 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
