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East Oregonian
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Hermiston woman
receives 25-gallon
pin from Red Cross
The April American Red
Cross blood drive at Good
Shepherd Medical Center
in Hermiston was cause for
celebration as Ronita M.
Jones received her 25-gallon
pin.
Patti Perkins said hitting
the milestone is quite an
accomplishment.
“This is 200 donations,
which takes at least 33 years
of donating,” she said.
In all, the drive collected
38 units, which exceeded
the goal of 33. However,
Perkins said blood prod-
ucts are always in high
demand — especially as the
summer months approach. A
donation, she said, can help
save the lives of up to three
people.
The canteen during the
April 17 blood drive was
provided by the Emblem
Club. Volunteers to provide
canteen duties for the
December drive are still
needed. For more informa-
tion, call Perkins at 541-571-
5372.
The next blood drive at
Good Shepherd is Monday,
May 15 from 12:30-6 p.m.
For information about
upcoming blood drives
throughout the region,
visit www.redcrossblood.
org/give. While walk-ins
are welcome, people are
encouraged to make an
appointment by calling
800-448-3543.
Local dispatcher attends
telecommunications course
Caroline
Adri-
an-Karlin, a dispatcher
with the Morrow County
Sheriff’s
Office,
was
among the graduates of the
104th Basic Telecommuni-
cations Class through the
Oregon Department of
Public Safety Standards
and Training.
The ceremony was held
Friday at the Oregon Public
Safety Academy in Salem.
Kelly
Dutra,
director
of Washington County
Consolidated Communica-
tions Agency, was the guest
speaker.
The two-week course
included emergency call
handling
techniques,
stress management, civil
liability, ethics, criminal
law, overview of fire-
rescue and law enforce-
ment operations, and a
number of other topics.
Students completing the
course return to their
employing
agency
to
continue their training for
a number of months with a
field training officer.
The
9-1-1
training
program began in 1993
when the Oregon Legis-
lative Assembly enacted
legislation that requires
individuals who receive
emergency calls for assis-
tance from the public meet
professional standards for
training and certification.
There are approximately
950 men and women across
the state who work in the
profession in city, county,
tribal, regional and state
public safety communica-
tions centers.
For more information,
contact director Eriks
Gabliks at 503-378-2332 or
eriks.gabliks@state.or.us.
McKay Creek residents
hop into Easter festivities
The annual Easter egg
hunt at McKay Creek
Estates brought smiles to the
faces of all who participated.
Executive
director
Noemi Wiseman said more
than double the amount
of people showed up for
the event this year, which
was held at the Pendleton
assisted living facility. The
staff, residents and families
enjoyed watching the kids
as they hunted for eggs. The
shiny plastic eggs, Wiseman
said, included corresponding
prizes, which brought even
bigger smiles to the faces of
the children.
In addition, a visit by
the Easter Bunny added to
the excitement for kids and
residents alike. Wiseman
expressed thanks to the
community members who
brought their kids to the
facility to share in the Easter
festivities with McKay
Creek’s residents.
For more information
about activities at the center,
contact Wiseman at 541-276-
1987 or nwiseman@pres-
tigecare.com.
Contributed photo
Fire department soars with Eagles Auxiliary donation
On behalf of Pendleton Eagles Auxiliary No. 28, Jackie Adams, treasurer/chairwoman, presented a laryngo-
scope with accessories to the Pendleton Fire Department. Those present include Campbell Agee, chief Mike
Ciraulo, Adam Wilkinson, Jordan Tyer, Dave Baty, Daryl Sams, Dan Hergert, Robert Wolf and Jared Uselman.
Two BMCC students named to state academic team
An aspiring chemical
engineer and an advocate for
women and children were
among students recently
honored at the Oregon
State Capital in Salem.
Blue
Mountain
Community
College
students Daniyal Nadeem
and Laura Jokinen were
recognized by Gov. Kate
Brown April 17 as part
of the 2017 All-Oregon
Academic Team.
Each of the state’s
community
colleges
may nominate up to two
outstanding students for
the team, which is spon-
sored by Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society, the Oregon
Community
College
Association, and the 17
Oregon community college
presidents.
BMCC president Cam
Preus joined the students
in Salem for a luncheon
honoring all members of the
team from around the state.
Sen. Bill Hansell also was
in attendance.
Nadeem is originally
from Pakistan, and is
co-president of BMCC’s
chapter of Phi Theta Kappa
honor society. He’s also an
active member of the Beta
Delta Zeta chapter, and
last year led the chapter’s
Honors in Action research
project. As a result, Nadeem
coordinated with the Chil-
dren’s Museum of Eastern
Eastern Oregon Univer-
sity. She completed her
Associate of Arts Oregon
Transfer degree at BMCC in
December 2016. Her goal is
to be an advocate for women
and children so that they
know about and have access
to resources to improve their
lives. Jokinen, who has two
daughters, volunteers as a
Court Appointed Special
Advocate (CASA), working
with families in crisis. She’s
also a member of Phi Theta
Kappa, and participates in
BMCC’s TRiO program.
The All-Oregon Commu-
nity College Academic
Team, a part of the national
All-State
Community
College Academic Team
program, recognizes high
achieving two-year college
students who demonstrate
academic excellence, leader-
ship and service that extends
their education beyond the
classroom to benefit society.
The All-State Commu-
nity College Academic Team
program began in 1994 in
Mississippi and Missouri. To
date, there are 38 states that
host programs each year to
highlight two-year colleges
and recognize exceptional
student.
For more information,
contact BMCC’s Casey
White-Zollman,
vice
president of public rela-
tions, at 541-278-5839 or
cwhitezollman@bluecc.edu.
Photo contributed by Casey White-Zollman
Daniyal Nadeem and Laura Jokinen, pictured with
Sen. Bill Hansell, were recently honored by Gov. Kate
Brown as part of the 2017 All-Oregon Academic Team.
Oregon for his physics
class to provide hands-on
demonstrations of physics
concepts. He intends to
transfer to Oregon State
University to study chemical
engineering.
Jokinen is currently
working on a bachelor’s
degree in social welfare at
Tai Chi class assists with balance
HERMISTON — Older
adults are invited to have fun
while reducing the risk and
fear of falling with Tai Chi:
Moving for Better Balance.
A new 24-class series
starts Monday, May 1 at 9
a.m. It will meet Mondays
and Wednesdays in the
Good Shepherd Wellness
Center, 610 N.W. 11th St.,
Hermiston. There is no charge
to participate.
Offered by the CAPECO
Area on Aging, the physical
EO photo
Rotary pitches in for ShelterBox
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd
Medical Center,
Hermiston
APRIL 21, 2017
G O N Z A L E Z
CARRILLO — Andrea
Carrillo and Vidal Gonzalez
of Hermiston: a girl Adelene
Gonzalez Carrillo.
MCDANIEL — Amber
M. McDaniel and Scott W.
McDaniel of Irrigon: a boy,
Hunter Pharis McDaniel.
APRIL 24, 2017
ROSALES MENDOZA
— Arcelia L. Mendoza Ruiz
and Jesus M. Rosales Jr. of
Hermiston: a boy, Isaiah
Jesus Rosales Mendoza.
SIS
Meet Sis, she is a sweet and loving 2 year old girl that
can’t wait to fi nd her new best friend in life. This quiet
and well mannered lady is looking for a place to call
her own and a companion to spend lots of time with.
Sis would enjoy going places with you, her endearing
personality will capture your heart and make you ask
yourself how you ever lived without her. Sis likes other
dogs and greets everyone with a wag! Sis is spayed, up
to date on shots, comes with micro-chip and a free bag
of her favorite food. Come meet Sis at PAWS Tues-Sat
from 12-4pm. Located at 517 SE 3rd St in Pendleton.
541-276-0181.
Visit SIS at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws
Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm • 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton
541-276-0181
Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store
221 Pets
Adopte d
in 2017!
Pupcakes
Providence St. Mary
Medical Center,
Walla Walla
APRIL 21, 2017
BOYLAN
—
Kayla
Boylan and Mitch Boylan
of Hermiston: a boy, Carter
Leon Boylan.
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information and high-res-
olution photos to: com-
munity@eastoregonian.
com or drop off to the
attention of Tammy Mal-
gesini at 333 E. Main
St., Hermiston, or Renee
Struthers-Hogge at 211
S.E. Byers Ave., Pendle-
ton. Call 541-564-4539
or 541-966-0818 with
questions.
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
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APRIL 18, 2017
JOURNOT — Shelby
N. Journot and Zackery J.
Journot of Pilot Rock: a girl,
Kinsley Jean Journot.
RAPH — Donna A.
Raph and Alan L. Raph of
Pendleton: a girl, Alanna
LeeAnn Raph.
APRIL 19, 2017
WARD — Robin Ward
and J.D. Ward of Pendleton:
a girl, Alice May Ward.
APRIL 22, 2017
SHIPPENTOW-
ER-THOMPSON — Kola
B. Thompson and Tommy
W. Thompson Jr. of Pilot
Rock: a boy, Samuel Jasper
Shippentower-Thompson
APRIL 25, 2017
WILSON — Teanna
N. Prince and Tyler T.-A.
Wilson of Pendleton: a girl,
Aiyanna Renee-Appleton
Wilson.
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Pet of the Week
Ben Buchert, president of the Pendleton Rotary Club, hands a check for $1,000
to Eric Reise to support ShelterBox USA, and international disaster relief charity
that helps victims of natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
St. Anthony Hospital,
Pendleton
activity class improves balance,
increases
flexibility
and
improves core muscle strength.
The gentle movements can
be performed while standing
or seated. No experience is
required. Participants should
wear comfortable clothing and
shoes with flexible soles.
To register, call the
Good Shepherd Education
Department at 541-667-3509.
For more information, contact
Helena Wolfe at 541-561-5443
or hwolfe@capeco-works.org.
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Weekly Meetings
For information call
Sherry 541-429-2808
Heather 541-969-6997