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YOUR EO NEWS Baker County logger named Operator of the Year Page 2C East Oregonian The Oregon Board of Forestry recognized Cameron Newell and his crew at B & C Logging of Baker City as Operator of the Year for Eastern Oregon. The award was presented March 8 at the board’s regu- larly scheduled meeting. The award recognizes logging operators who consistently perform above the minimum standards set forth in Oregon’s Forest Practices Act for protecting natural resources. Operators are judged on how well they protect soil, water, wildlife habitat and scenic corri- dors among other natural resources, especially in diffi- cult terrain or challenging circumstances. B & C Logging was noted for the care it took in salvage logging several small private forest parcels in the wake of one of Oregon’s largest wildfires in 2015 — the Cornet-Windy Ridge Fire, which burned more than 100,000 acres in Eastern Oregon. Logan McCrae, La Grande/Baker Unit Forester with the Oregon Department of Forestry, nominated B & C Logging for the special Saturday, March 18, 2017 Photo contributed by Michelle Madril From left, Jerardo Madina of Milton-Freewater, Ja- cob Porter of Pilot Rock and Noah Russell of Pendle- ton repair a computer at the Intermountain Educa- tion Service District Expo in La Grande on March 9. Contributed photo Cameron Newell of B & C Logging holds the Oregon Board of Forestry plaque nam- ing his company as Operator of the Year for the Eastern Oregon area. He is flanked by his family and state forester Peter Daugherty (left), Board of Forestry chair Thom- as Imeson (right). honor. McCrae cites the care the company took in felling burned snags while avoiding damage to buildings, fences and power lines. “Cameron really helped the landowners by removing those potential hazards and leaving the area ready to be revegetated,” McCrae said. The Forest Practices Act governs logging and forest management to protect natural resources in Oregon. Enacted in 1971, the Act is overseen by the Oregon Board of Forestry and administered by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Each year a logging oper- ator who consistently goes “above and beyond” basic requirements is recognized by the board in each of three regions in Oregon — the southwest, northwest and lands east of the Cascades. Students get hands-on at technology expo About 190 students from 15 school districts attended the Student Technology Expo at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande on March 9. The students partic- ipated in interactive technology activities and learned about tech careers in the area. The event was organized by the InterMountain Education Service District. Trail Blazers, Wells Fargo award grant to Pilot Rock Pilot Rock Elementary was among the 16 schools that received grants March 11 from the Trail Blazers Foundation and Wells Fargo through their “Take It to the Court for Education” program. Pilot Rock Elementary received $8,000 to purchase 36 computers, software and other supplies. The equip- ment will enable fourth, fifth and sixth grade teachers to integrate technology into their math and language arts classes, expand their social studies and health classes and increase accessibility to state testing for 94 students. “Right now we do not have the technology that most schools do,” said Jamie Wiseman, a sixth grade teacher of Pilot Rock Elementary. “This will put our students on the front edge of technology and into our curriculum.” If the school had not received the grant, “We would probably do without,” she added. “We are very appreciative of this grant and are looking forward to what it will do for our students.” Wells Fargo and the Trail Blazers Foundation awarded a total of $100,000 in grants of various amounts. The 16 recipients were chosen from Photo contributed by Michelle Madril Marytza Prado, center, and other students listen to Eastern Oregon University instructor Amy Servid in a chemistry lab at the Intermountain Education Ser- vice District Expo in La Grande on March 9. BIRTHS Contributed photo Wells Fargo regional president Tracy Curtis (right) and Trail Blazer mascot Blaze present an $8,000 grant to teacher Jamie Wiseman of Pilot Rock Elementary. almost 200 submissions from 63 different cities across Oregon and South- west Washington. Schools were able to request funding support for their academic, art, athletic or community programs. The grant amounts ranged up to $10,000, based on the scope and costs associated with the project or program requesting funds. “I serve on the board of the Trail Blazers Founda- tion, and I can tell you that education is important to both of our organizations,” said Wells Fargo Regional President Tracy Curtis of Portland. “We truly believe that if we don’t support our local schools and education, our future is at risk. This grant program is one of the many ways we help our local communities.” The other schools to receive grants are in Fair- view, Gresham, Medford, North Bend, Portland, Salem, Silver Lake, The Dalles, Tillamook and Warm Springs, Ore., as well as Vancouver, Wash. In the past three years, the grant program has awarded $275,000 in funds to 49 schools in the region. SUBMIT YOUR EO NEWS Submit Your EO News in- formation and high-resolu- tion photos to: communi- ty@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. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton FEBRUARY 26, 2017 UKACHUKWU — Uche Ukachukwu and Perry Ukachukwu: twin girls, Oluoma Gianna Ukachukwu and Chioma Arianna Ukachukwu. MARCH 6, 2017 SPRING — Adara Spring and Cole Spring of Boardman: a boy, Easton Alan Spring. MARCH 10, 2017 CREGER — Shireese Minthorn and Thad Creger of Pendleton: a boy, Malcolm Lyle Creger. MARCH 12, 2017 MORRIS — Amber M. Morris of Pendleton: a girl, Marlayna Michelle Morris. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MARCH 11, 2017 VARGAS — Venise A. Gutierrez and Aldo D. Vargas Sr. of Hermiston: a girl, Avyana Dahlia Vargas. SUPPORT GROUPS SATURDAY, MARCH 18 AA OPEN BOOK STUDY, 10 a.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 665 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. NARCOTICS ANONY- MOUS, 10:30 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. OPEN AA MEETING, 12 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. Coffee is provided. (Ed 541-207-2548) OPEN AA MEETING, 12 p.m., complex, 680 W. Harper Road, Hermiston. (800-410- 5953) OPEN AA MEETING, 7 p.m., United Church of Christ, 114 S. East St., Condon. (800-410- 5953) NARCOTICS ANONY- MOUS, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Sec- ond St., Pendleton. OPEN AA MEETING, 7 p.m., Pilot Rock City Hall council cham- bers, 143 W. Main St., Pilot Rock. (Edward D. 541-207-2548) VISION FOR YOU OPEN AA MEETING, 7 p.m., Good Shep- herd Lutheran Church, 420 S.W. Locust Road, Boardman. (Pat 541-215-2342 or 503-752-7459) OPEN AA MEETING, 7 p.m., complex, 680 W. Harper Road, Hermiston. (800-410-5953) NARCOTICS ANONY- MOUS, 7:30-9 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. HEPPNER MIRACLES OPEN AA MEETING, 8 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic Church parish hall, 525 N. Gale St., Heppner. (800-410-5953) SUNDAY, MARCH 19 HUNGRY SPIRIT OPEN AA MEETING, 8:30 a.m., Roosters Restaurant, 1515 Southgate, Pendleton. (800-410-5953) HARPER ROAD AL-ANON, 10-11 a.m., complex, 680 W. Harper Road, Suite 2, Hermis- ton. OPEN AA MEETING, 12 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. Coffee is provided. (Ed 541-207-2548) OPEN AA MEETING, 12 p.m., complex, 680 W. Harper Road, Hermiston. (800-410- 5953) OPEN AA MEETING, 7 p.m., Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, 73265 Confederated Way, Mis- sion. (800-410-5953) Photo submitted by Larry McMillan Photographer has eyes on water’s rise The Umatilla River rages past the Main Street bridge Thursday in Pendleton as spring runoff raises the water level along the river levee. Pet of the Week COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, MARCH 18 PENDLETON EAGLES STEAK AND LIVE MUSIC, 6-11:30 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Dinner from 6-8 p.m., music from 8 p.m. to midnight. Members and guests welcome. (541-278-2828) SUNDAY, MARCH 19 PENDLETON EAGLES BREAKFAST, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Open to members and guests. (541-278- 2828) MONDAY, MARCH 20 BLUE MOUNTAIN PIECE- MAKERS, 12 p.m., Thimbles Fab- ric N More, 1819 Westgate Place, Pendleton. PENDLETON ROTARY CLUB, 12 p.m., Pendleton Elks Lodge, 14 S.E. Third St., Pendle- ton. DIRT DABBLERS GARDEN CLUB, 1 p.m., Vert Club Room, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton. Visitors welcome. IRRIGON MOOSE LODGE TACOS AND BINGO, 6-9 p.m., Irrigon Moose Lodge, 220 N.E. Third St., Irrigon. Tacos from 6-9 p.m., bingo from 6:30-9 p.m. Open to members and guests. (541-922- 1802) 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, 6:30 p.m., location varies, location varies, Hermiston. (Barba- ra Chadwick 541-567-2043) INLAND NORTHWEST MU- SICIANS CHORALE REHEARS- AL, 7-9 p.m., Harris Jr. Academy gymnasium, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave., Pendleton. No tryouts; all welcome. No rehearsals June-Ju- ly-August or Christmas-New Year. (RaNiel Dunn 541-289-4696) TUESDAY, MARCH 21 PENDLETON TOASTMAS- TERS NO. 154, 6:30 a.m., Pendle- ton City Hall community room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. TOPS CHAPTER OR 1110, 8 a.m., Missionary Baptist Church, 125 E. Beech St., Hermiston. 8 a.m. weigh-in followed by meeting at 8:45 a.m. (Margaret Wetterling 541-720-0276) GREENFIELD GRANGE PI- NOCHLE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Green- field Grange 579, 209 N.W. First St., Boardman. (541-481-7397) BIBLE STUDY, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 352 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. (Rev. Jim Pierce 541-276-2616) GREATER HERMISTON AREA REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB, 11:30 a.m., Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. Main St., Hermiston. No-host lunch. All women welcome. (541-567-0006) “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 Ave., Pendleton. (Pat 541-276-6671) WESTON-MCEWEN LIONS CLUB, 1 p.m., Doubletree Restau- rant, 327 E. Main St, Athena. (Ellyn 541-566-3987) TOPS CHAPTER OR 1169, 4-5:30 p.m., Hermiston Assembly of God Church, 730 E. Hurlburt Ave., Hermiston. Use west side door. (Janell Bailey 541-571-5744) STUDYING THE MIRACLES OF JESUS, 4-6 p.m., Good Sa- maritan Ministries, 319 W. Locust Ave., Hermiston. (541-564-1041) Hanna Did Hanna catch your eye? That’s because she’s a beautiful dog! She needs a good home. Hanna is an energetic and playful 2 year old terrier mix. Unfortunately Hanna is a stray so there’s not a lot known about her background, but so far she’s been a social butterfl y with visitors. Hanna’s adoption fee is $130 and comes with her spay, recent shots, micro-chip, fl ea & de-worm treatment along with free bag of her favorite dog food. If you have a resident dog that is looking for a playmate, bring your dog to PAWS for a meet n greet (by appointment). Call us at 541-276-0181 or come by PAWS to meet Hanna and all of her furry friends this Tues-Sat from 12-4pm. Visit HANNA at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm • 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store 138 Pets Adopte d in 2017! Pupcakes Pet Grooming~Boarding Day Care 125 S. M ain St., Pendleton 541-276-9292 541-429-8787 for Pendleton 541-910-2727 for La Grande www.leterbark.com #OR.1015 Pendleton Take Off Pounds Sensibly Weekly Meetings For information call Sherry 541-429-2808 Heather 541-969-6997
