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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, August 13, 2016 Contributed photo Oregon East Symphony Executive Director J.D. Kindle, far right, receives a U.S. Bank Foundation grant from Bob Kavanaugh, Eastern Oregon district manager, and Kathie Nooy, Pendleton Branch manager. Symphony receives grant 6WDQ¿HOG+LJK6FKRROFODVVRI Contributed photo Members of the Stanfield High School class of 1966 recently held a 50-year reunion. Former classmates met July 30 at Bard Park in Stanfield. Front row: Ed Haigh, John Otis, Sharone McCann, Linda (Brown) Nelson, Libby (Davis) Thompson. Back row: John Slater, Aaron Sutton, Doug Myers, Donna Raynalds, Tom Tucker, Margaret (Brown) Nelson, Lynn Duke, Dennis Haigh, Margo (Jordan) Herd. (Not pictured: Rick Walls). Eunice Powell celebrates 100th birthday Guardian Angel Homes recently celebrated the 100th birthday of one of its residents. Eunice Powell was born Aug. 6, 1916, to James and Ella Alberton Holloway on a cattle ranch east of Jordan Valley in the small town of Jordan Creek, Idaho. She had two sisters and two brothers. When Eunice was 3 years old, she decided to be her own beautician and cut her own hair. Her 10-year-old brother told her that she looked like a “Pete.” That resulted in her nickname, which she went by for many years with her classmates and siblings. Her family moved to the Snake River Valley and then to Wilder, Idaho, before returning to Oregon where Eunice graduated from Drain High School in 1933. Eunice married her husband Vernis (Mike) in 1934. The Powells soon started their family, having two children, Robert and Bonita. During that time, Eunice lived what she called a “logger’s life.” She worked with her husband’s logging company until 1949 until Contributed photo Eunice Powell, a resident of Guardian Angel Homes in Hermiston, recently celebrated her 100th birthday. they were able to buy a farm. Mike and Eunice ¿QDOO\ ERXJKW D IDUP QHDU Homedale, Idaho, which became their home for 25 years. During that time, and 15 years after Bonita was born, they were blessed with Marilyn. Eunice stayed very busy being a homemaker and a mother of three children. When Mike retired in 1975 they moved to Caldwell, Idaho, then to Cottage Grove for about eight years to be close to family. In 1995, they moved to Hermiston to be near their son, Robert. At the time of Mike’s death, the couple had been married for 65 years. Eunice said through all of her travels she has never met a person who has been unde- sirable. She said everyone she met has been kind and good. :KHQ(XQLFH¿UVWPRYHG to Guardian Angel Homes, she was the resident gardener for several years. She won D¿UVWVHFRQGDQGWZRWKLUG place ribbons on snippings entered in the Umatilla County Fair. If you ever have DQ\TXHVWLRQVDERXWÀRZHUV Eunice is the person you need to ask. Staff at Guardian Angel Homes enjoy having Eunice’s smiling face and friendly conversations and wish her a very warm and well deserved happy 100th birthday. The Oregon East Symphony has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the U. S. Bank Foundation under U. S. Bancorp’s Giving Program. The money will be used to support general operations of the symphony’s 2016-17 season. The bank’s foundation provides cash contributions WR QRQSUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQV in their priority areas of education, economic oppor- tunity and artistic and cultural enrichment. The Oregon East Symphony begins its 2016-17 season Saturday, Oct. 1 with “City Girl,” a live soundtrack VHW WR D VLOHQW ¿OP VKRW LQ Umatilla County in 1928. For more information about season tickets, string classes, instrument rentals, scholarships, beginning ensembles, preparatory orchestras, advanced mentor- ship string participants and the concert season, call 541-276-0320 or visit www. oregoneastsymphony.org. THANK YOU 3HQGOHWRQUHVLGHQWDSSUHFLDWHVHIIRUWVWR save BMCC pool I want to express my appreciation for the recent efforts to save the Blue Mountain Community College pool. I thank the BMCC administrators for hosting two meetings to discuss the issues and to hear the concerns of those most affected. I understand that for BMCC this is only one of many issues on their plate. I appreciate their time involved in trying to work with the community on this project. I also thank the swimmers, families and other community members for sharing their concerns and seeking solutions. My three children and four grandchildren have all participated with swim teams through the years. Both of my grandsons, along with many other swim team members, have received their OLIHJXDUGFHUWL¿FDWLRQWKURXJK%0&&DQGKDYHEHHQHPSOR\HG as lifeguards locally and in various summer camps. Our 20-year-old grandson, who graduated from BMCC in June, leaves on Sept. 12 to begin a career in the Coast Guard as a rescue swimmer in their Search and Rescue Program (SARS). Sports is an important activity for many in the community. Whether it be football, baseball, soccer or other sport, one can understand the impact of losing your particular sport. Emotions run deep, especially when faced with such a short time frame in which to work. We must now focus on short- and long-term solutions. The Pendleton Swim Association has sponsored a 501(c)3 fund through the BMCC Foundation for the pool. Checks can be made out to the BMCC Foundation. Please note “BMCC Pool” in the memo line and mail to P.O. Box 100, Pendleton, OR 97801. Thank you to all involved! Carol Gray, Pendleton BIRTHS Pond provides RDVLVIRUORFDO photographer St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton Pendleton resident Jesse Strong enjoys the peaceful serenity of a pond on Mission Road. He said it’s hard to find, but after park- ing in a field and walk- ing through tall grass and weeds, visitors are often treated to views of pelicans and Cana- dian geese. “It is so quiet there except for the occasional sound of a bird that I sit and find myself meditating about God, nature and how my day or week will go,” Strong said. Contributed photo by Jesse R. Strong Submit Your EO News information and high-resolution photos to: community@eastoregonian.com or drop off to the atten- tion 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. COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, AUG. 13 MEN’S BREAKFAST, 8 am., Bethel Assembly of God Church, 1109 Airport Road, Pendleton. FRIENDS OF THE UMATIL- LA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 9 a.m., Umatilla City Hall, 300 6th St. RETIRED UMATILLA ARMY DEPOT WOMEN’S CLUB, 9 a.m. no-host breakfast, Pheasant Cafe, 149 E. Main St. Hermiston. EASTERN OREGON CELTIC SOCIETY PIPERS GATHERING, 1 p.m., The Old Meeting House, 901 M Ave., La Grande. For pipers of all skill levels. Instruction is free, but a $2 donation for use of the building is appreciated. (541-568- 4643 or pelder@oregontrail.net). PENDLETON EAGLES STEAK AND LIVE MUSIC, 6-8 p.m. dinner, music 8 p.m. to mid- night, Pendleton Eagles Lodge No. 28, 428 S. Main St., Pendle- ton. Open to members and guests. (541-278-2828). SUNDAY, AUG. 14 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). MONDAY, AUG. 15 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIECE- MAKERS, 12 noon, Thimbles Fabric-N-More, 1849 Westgate Place, Pendleton. PENDLETON ROTARY, 12 noon, Pendleton Elks Lodge, 14 S.E. Third St. DIRT DABBLERS GARDEN CLUB, 1 p.m., Vert Club Room, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton. Visitors welcome. (johnsonstub@ yahoo.com). HERMISTON TEEN LI- BRARY ADVISORY COUNCIL, 4-5 p.m., downstairs Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. OREGON TRAIL GEM & MIN- ERAL SOCIETY, 6 p.m., Pendle- ton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (Tom Moon 541-278-9702). BLOOMER GIRLS GARDEN CLUB, 7 p.m., meeting site varies, Hermiston. (Marge Timmons 541- 567-4069). TUESDAY, AUG. 16 PENDLETON TOASTMAS- TERS No. 154, 6:45 a.m., Pendle- ton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave. (toastmas- terdarlenesue@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 PI- NOCHLE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Green- ¿HOG *UDQJH +DOO %RDUGPDQ (Jane Dean 541-481-5223). GREATER HERMISTON AREA REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB, 11:45 a.m., Desert Lanes, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. No- host lunch. All women welcome. (541-567-0006). PENDLETON TOASTMAS- TERS, 12 noon, Roosters Restau- rant, 1515 Southgate. (Jim Mar- quardt 541-969-4845). “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). WESTON-MCEWEN LI- ONS CLUB, 1 p.m.., Doubletree Restaurant, Athena. (Ellyn 541- 566-3987). 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). IRRIGON ELEMENTARY PARENTS CLUB, 6 p.m., Irrigon Elementary School, 490 S.E. Wy- oming Ave., Irrigon. 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). AUG. 2, 2016 ROACH — Colleen C. Peterson and James W. Speaker of Pendleton; a boy, Conner Timothy Wayne Roach. AUG. 3, 2016 MCDONALD — Kathy J. McDonald and Jesse M. McDonald of La Grande; a girl, Harper Alene McDonald. AUG. 4, 2016 WRIGHT — Rylee S. Fister and Keenan C.A. Wright of Pendleton; a girl, Weslynn Carter Wright. AUG. 6, 2016 AZURE — Jessica J. Simpson and Jeremy D. Azure of Pendleton; a boy, Justice Sky Azure. AUG. 7, 2016 AMMONS — Stefanie L. Ammons and Chase L. Ammons of Pendleton; a boy, Coy Kurtis Ammons. AUG. 8, 2016 HERRON — Felicia Terry and James Herron of Pendleton; a girl, Kimberlie Rose Herron. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston AUG. 3, 2016 MORRISON — Jessie Morrison and Ryan P. Morrison of Hermiston; a boy, Oliver Bounsou Morrison. PHILLIPS — Asia N. Hayne and Jacob C. Phillips of Irrigon; a boy, Stephan Jeremiah Phillips. QUIRARTE — Denisse E. Carrillo and Jesse Quirarte of Hermiston; a boy, Jesse Quirarte. AUG. 4, 2016 HARRIS — Brionna L. Baker and Zachary F. Harris of Hermiston; a girl, Elena Jayde Harris. Pet of the Week Are you looking for a protector and true friend? You just can’t go wrong with Geo. He is one awesome dude. Geo is a quiet and all around cool type of fellow. He’s been overlooked so far but PAWS is running a reduced adoption fee for Geo this week and includes his neuter and all shots. Come give Geo a forever home today! 125 S. Main St., Pendleton 541-276-9292 Geo &HUWL¿HG /LFHQVHG $XGLRORJLVW Pet Grooming~Boarding Day Care 2237 SW Court Pendleton 541-276-5053 www.renataanderson.com 541-429-8787 for Pendleton 541-910-2727 for La Grande www.leterbark.com Visit Geo and other pets at Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store Pupcakes 424 P e Ado pt ts ed in 201 6!
