Page 4C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian ENGAGEMENT Molyneux-Cline Hermiston rodeo volunteer rides away with award Debra Molyneux (Clark) and Gregory Cline of Echo are announcing their engagement. Debra is the daughter of Betty Moore of Wolf Point, Mont., and the late Ben Moore. Gregory is the son of Mel and Donna Ray of McNary. A fall wedding is planned. BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton JUNE 22, 2016 HAGUEWOOD — Amellia B. Haguewood and Dustin R. Haguewod of Heppner; a boy, Benham Ross Haguewood. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JUNE 17, 2016 RANGEL — Tiana R. Rangel and Juan Carlos Rangel of Hermiston; a boy, Juan Carlos Rangel III. JUNE 21, 2016 C A L D E R O N MALDONADO — Rafaela Maldonado and Martin Calderon of Herm- iston; a girl, Xiomara Aliah Calderon Maldonado. CHANDLER — Laura L. Chandler and Jared D. Chandler of Hermiston; a boy, Ethan Bradley Chandler. JUNE 24, 2016 CORNEJO — Iris L. Ruelas and Julio U. Cornejo of Hermiston; a boy, Adriel Julian Cornejo. JUNE 26, 2016 MCNAMEE — Brandy L. McNamee and Joseph D. McNamee of Irrigon; a girl, Bree Daniel McNamee. Newly elected Toastmasters offi cers announced PENDLETON — Local Toastmasters Inter- national clubs announced their newly elected offi - cers for the 2016-17 term beginning July 1. Jennifer Zerba of Milton-Freewater was named Program Quality Director of District 9, which covers more than 60 clubs across eastern Washington, northeastern Oregon, and northern Idaho. Zerba has been a Toastmasters member for 13 years. She previously served in club offi cer positions in Distrct 9 and other locations in the U.S., according to a Toastmas- ters International press release. Within District 9, Darlene Marquardt of Athena will take over as president of Pendleton Toastmasters Club #154, where she previously served as secretary and vice president of public relations. Marquardt also served as District 9’s public relations manager during the 2015-16 term. Pendleton Toastmasters Club #154 meets at Pendleton City Hall, 500 S.W. Dorion Ave., every Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. “We look forward to another learning-packed and fun year,” Marquardt said in a release, “and hope community members will consider checking this nonprofi t educational organization.” Pendleton resident Pam Peterson was elected new president of the Cay-Uma-Wa Club, which meets in the Birch Room at Wildhorse Casino and Resort every Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. Toastmasters Inter- national teaches public speaking and leadership skills in 122 countries. People interested in attending meetings can contact Marquardt at toastmasterdarlenesue@ gmail.com or Peterson at pam.peterson@wild- horseresort.com. Saturday, July 2, 2016 Photo contributed by Michelle Kane Local Girl Scouts Sofi a Gispert Tello, Laura Zepeda, Sofi a Gispert Tello, Kellie Zepeda and Shayla Miller deliver cookie donations to Jodene Hughes, shelter director at Martha’s House. Area nonprofi ts get sweet donation Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Wash- ington Troop 51444 recently made special cookie deliveries to two local charities on behalf of their customers from this year’s sale. The Hermiston-based troop of high school girls asked customers if they would like to buy cookies and donate them to a pair of designated nonprofi t organizations. As part of Girl Scouts’ Gift of Caring program, 133 boxes of cookies were delivered between Domestic Violence Services and Martha’s House. “We wanted to give our cookies to people who need symbols of support and affection the most,” said Sofi a Gispert Tello, troop president. “By giving people cookies, we are telling them that they are not alone and that there is someone — a whole troop of girls, in fact — that cares.” For more about the area Girl Scouts, visit www. girlscoutsosw.org or call 541-389-8146. Local Altrusan named ‘unsung hero’ Edith Holt of Herm- iston was named the 2016 Gwladys Brewster Outstanding Altrusan during the Altrusa Inter- national District Twelve Conference held May 20-22 in Bend. Nominated by Kath- leen Krosting, Altrusa International of Hermiston immediate past president, Holt was kept in the dark about the honor. Holt was surprised when her name was called during the conference’s fi nal dinner event, said club member Briana Cortaberria. The award recognizes an “unsung hero” who has provided outstanding service over a period of years and makes a lasting contribution. Nominations for the award were accepted from all clubs in the district, which encompasses the Pacifi c Northwest and part of Canada. The award is named for the late Gwladys Brewster, a past district governor from Nanaimo, British Columbia. A member of Altrusa International of Hermiston for 16 years, Holt has served in many capacities, including past president, vice president, secre- tary, board member and committee chair. According to Krosting’s nomination letter, some- times Holt’s suggestions are met with hesitation. But her enthusiasm, commitment and hardworking “we can do” attitude overshadow the SATURDAY, JULY 2 MORROW UMATILLA RE- TIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIA- TION, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Roost- ers Restaurant, 1515 Southgate. PENDLETON EAGLES STEAK AND LIVE MUSIC, 6-8 p.m. dinner, music 8 p.m. to mid- night, Pendleton Eagles Lodge #28, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Open to members and guests. (541-278-2828). SUNDAY, JULY 3 MONDAY, JULY 4 Contributed photo Edith Holt of Altrusa International of Hermiston was named the 2016 Gwladys Brewster Outstanding Altrusan during the Altrusa International District Twelve conference, held May 20-22 in Bend. She is pictured with Diana Ables, her daugheter and also a member of Altrusa. initial reluctance. “And, great things have been accomplished because of her persistence and deter- mination,” Krosting added. Holt was involved in the creation of two major projects — planning and developing the Altrusa Room at Agape House and spearheading the renovation of the Lanham Room at the Hermiston Public Library. Both rooms are used exten- sively by the community for a variety of activities, including classes, presen- tations, parties, meetings, fundraising events and church services. Fellow Altrusans said Holt’s commitment to the club is ongoing. She does everything from organizing workdays and assisting with the Agape House Backpack Program, which provides needy children with basic food items for the weekend, to helping with blood draw- ings and the club’s annual Girls Night In, which helps transition eighth graders to high school. Founded in 1917, Altrusa members work together to create better communities. For more information, visit www.districttwelve.altrusa. org. Girl Scout volunteers as the event/travel coordinator and trainer. Jenny Thomas of Echo and Jamie Wiseman of Hermiston received Rising Star Awards for “hitting the ground running” during their fi rst year as volunteers. They assisted in establishing the fi rst troop in the past decade in Echo. The troop partici- pated in community service projects and hosted a service unit event. Flora Christenson of Pendleton and Hailey Owens, a Girl Scout Cadette from Umatilla, received Wind Beneath My Wings awards, which recognizes an adult or older youth member for amazing support. Christenson has helped with all major activities of the troop, as well as car pooling girls to meetings or events, said Diane Hamby, a Pendleton troop leader. She also comes up with fun activities and encourages the girls to participate with a smile. Hailey, an eighth grader, was nominated by her troop’s leaders for stepping up in a helper role with a troop of 19 girls from kindergarten through fi fth grade. Denise Griffi th, leader of Umatilla Troop 50117, and Eva Owens, the troop’s assistant leader, said Hailey is a positive role model. “We are very thankful for the time, patience and work our volunteers give to Girl Scouts each year,” Kane said. “They make the program work for the girls in our community.” There is a waiting list of girls who would like to join Girl Scouts, but there is a shortage of leaders, Kane said. For more information on joining or volunteering, visit www.girlscoutsosw.org or call 541-389-8146. Larson performance of the Farm- City Pro Rodeo. “Anything that you can imagine that goes on in a rodeo offi ce, Flora does,” Barnett said. “She does all this without compensation.” Farm-City Pro Rodeo is ranked among the top 50 professional rodeos in North America based on total prize money. The 2016 rodeo dates are Aug. 10-13 at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo Arena in Hermiston. For more information, contact 541-564-8500, fl ora@barnettandmoro.com or visit www.farmcitypro- rodeo.com. COMMUNITY CALENDAR PENDLETON EAGLES BREAKFAST, 9 a.m. to noon, Pendleton Eagles Lodge #28, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Open to members and guests. (541- 278-2828). PFLAG, (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), 4 p.m. no-host late lunch, 5 p.m. monthly meeting, location varies, Pendleton. (Vicki Read 541-966-8414). Girl Scouts recognize adult volunteers at award ceremony Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Wash- ington’s Service Unit 22 celebrated the outstanding service of some of its adult volunteers at a Court of Awards ceremony held May 31 at New Hope Community Church in Hermiston. Charles Clupny of Hermiston was recognized as an Outstanding Community Partner. A certifi ed fi rst aid and CPR instructor, Clupny has provided trainings for Girl Scout volunteers and youth members for the past three years. Michelle Kane, a Girl Scouts service unit volun- teer, said Clupny helps in keeping the training costs down and works around people’s busy schedules. Amber Ruiz-Burleson was presented with the Volunteer of Excellence. The Hermiston woman initially got involved as a leader for her daughter’s troop. Kane said Ruiz-Burleson was so impressed with the organi- zation that she wanted to be even more involved and joined the service team. She has provided assistance to Flora Larson of Herm- iston, a 17-year volunteer with Farm-City Pro Rodeo, was recognized with the organization’s Bill Barbouletos Award. As the rodeo’s offi ce manager, Larson has been dealing the day-to-day operations of the rodeo since 1999. The award is named for the late Bill Barbouletos, who was involved since the rodeo’s inception in 1987. The retired Oregon State Police lieutenant was the fi rst recipient of the Farm-City Pro Rodeo volunteer of the year award, which is now named in his honor. Larson does everything from ordering supplies and answering phones to dealing with visitors who have questions about tickets or the rodeo, said Dennis Barnett, a longtime board member. Larson wrangles in ticket sales, including ordering, printing and distributing. That’s 5,000 tickets, from general admission and box seats to the VIP Gold Buckle Catch Pen, which features covered seating, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres for each PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP OF HERM- ISTON, 1 p.m., Desert Lanes Bowling Alley meeting room, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. People with Parkinson’s Disease, their care partners, family, friends and others affected by the dis- ease are encouraged to attend. (Carol Clupny 541-720-4265). IRRIGON MOOSE LODGE TACOS AND BINGO, 6-9 p.m., tacos; 6:30-9 p.m., bingo. Bingo open to the public, 220 N.E. Third St. (541-922-1802 from noon to 8 p.m.) UMATILLA COUNTY DEM- OCRATIC PARTY, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton City Hall jury room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pend- leton. All Umatilla County Demo- crats as well as those interested in participating in the political ac- tivities of the Democratic Party are encouraged to attend. (Mark Gronso 541-377-0752). GREATER HERMISTON AREA TEA PARTY, 7 p.m., Stafford Hansell Government Center, 915 S.E. Columbia Ave., Hermiston. (rob@greaterhermis- tonareateaparty.com). HERMISTON CLASSICS CAR CLUB, 7 p.m., 31120 Bag- gett Lane, Hermiston. (541-571- 5960 or 541-571-3252). HEPPNER GARDEN CLUB, 7 p.m., St. Patrick’s Senior Cen- ter, 525 N. Gale St. PENDLETON AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, 7 p.m., Communi- ty Room, Pendleton City Hall, 501 S.E. Emigrant Ave. (Michael Califf 541-276-8132). TUESDAY, JULY 5 PENDLETON TOASTMAS- TERS No. 154, 6:45 a.m., Pend- leton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. (toast- masterdarlenesue@gmail.com). TOPS CHAPTER OR 1110, 8 a.m. weigh-in, meeting starts at 8:45 a.m., Missionary Baptist Church, 125 E. Beech St., Herm- iston. (Margaret Wetterling 541- 720-0276). BIBLE STUDY, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 352 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. (Rev. Jim Pierce 541-276-2616). GREENFIELD GRANGE PINOCHLE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Hall, 209 N.W. First St., Boardman. BLUE MOUNTAIN GENE- ALOGY SOCIETY, 1 p.m., Pend- leton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. New members welcome. “THE LIFE MODEL — LIV- ING FROM THE HEART JESUS GAVE YOU” BOOK STUDY GROUP, 1-2:30 p.m., Bowman Building, 17 S.W. Frazer, Pendle- ton. (Pat 541-276-6671). PIONEER LADIES CLUB, 2 p.m., Vert Club Room, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton. (Patsy Cratty 541-276-8252). STUDYING THE MIRACLES OF JESUS, 4-6 p.m., Good Sa- maritan Ministries, 319 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston. (541-564-1041). PENDLETON EAGLES TA- COS AND BINGO, 6 p.m., Pend- leton Eagles Lodge #28, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Regular packet $10, special packet $5. Proceeds donated to local char- ities. Public welcome. (541-278- 2828). AWANA, 6:30-8 p.m., Pend- leton Baptist Church, 3202 S.W. Nye Ave., Pendleton. For children ages 3 through the sixth grade. (541-276-7590). PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB, 6:30 p.m., Great Pacif- ic Wine and Coffee Co., 403 S. Main St, Pendleton. ODD FELLOWS EUREKA LODGE NO. 32, 7 p.m. IOOF Hall, 19 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pend- leton. (Gladys Biggerstaff 541- 276-4417). HERMISTON MASONIC LODGE NO. 138, AF and AM, 7:30 p.m., at The Hall, 200 W. Or- chard Ave. 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. Pet of the Week Trustime Retirement Plan Specialists, Inc. 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