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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, May 27, 2017 Class of 2017 The following Umatilla High School seniors were inadvertently omitted from the Special Graduation Section published on May 24, 2017. Alvaro Bautista Jovanny Bedolla Brenda Campos-Coria Sonia Cardenas Wyatt Clack Melisa Claustro Jose Coria- Madrigal Joshua Cummins Armando Espinoza Ethan Holiday Marco Madrigal Justin Maret Lilian Montoya Tyrone Morris Diego Ramirez Jesus Ramirez Diego Saldana Noah Shorter Daniel Silverio Contributed logo Pendleton Round-Up’s 2016 Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign recently distributed $19,005 to a pair of local cancer support organizations. Donations help kick cancer Cameron Sipe Houston Smith Joshua Surber Julissa Torres Destinee Trujillo Sebastian Trujillo Aleesha Watson McKay Creek outing blazes a trail to fire department Residents and staff of McKay Creek Estates recently visited the Pendleton Fire Department. The entourage expressed apprecia- tion to the first responders for all their hard work in serving the community, said Noemi Wiseman, executive director of the Pendleton assisted living facility. The residents, Wiseman said, had an opportunity to ask questions and hear stories about their work as firefighters and paramedics. The fire department personnel enjoyed pizza with the group and accepted certificates of apprecia- tion, Wiseman said. “It is always a good feeling to give back to people that extend help and assistance to all residents of McKay Creek Estates,” she said. For more information about activi- ties at the center, contact Wiseman at 541-276-1987 or nwiseman@prestige- care.com. Photo contributed by Noemi Wiseman Members of the McKay Creek Estates community (standing) Don Peck, Glo Jim, Pat Dick, Judge Dick Courson, Pat Whitman, Ethel Bagwell, Bill Jones, Linnea Jones, staff life enrichment director, and (sitting), Mel Bates, Nettie Jones pose for a photo with a pair of firefighters during recent outing to the Pendleton Fire Department. Photo contributed by Audra Bunch Photo contributed by Dorys C. Grover Sen. Bill Hansell, center, celebrates the opening of the Athena branch of the Bank of Eastern Oregon with Athena Mayor John Shafer, BEO staff Danielle Pettyjohn, Athena branch manager Debi Munck, BEO staff Sarah Denton, BEO lender Jill Parker and Jeff Bailey, BEO president/CEO. Normal Michael, Marilyn Yates and Betty Sigler of Sun Ridge Retirement Community recently pieced togeth- er a puzzle depicting a historic painting by American artist John Trumbull. The group plans to donate the fin- ished project to Sunridge Middle School in Pendleton. Athena cashes in with new bank Sun Ridge residents conquer puzzle Since its inception, the Bank of Eastern Oregon has been committed to serving rural communities — that tradition continued May 19 as the bank cele- brated the grand opening of its branch in Athena. The town was left without a financial institution when U.S. Bank shuttered its branch in November 2016. Linda Navarro, president/ CEO of the Oregon Bankers Association, said Sen. Bill Hansell and others embarked on a mission to bring another bank to town. Navarro said it wasn’t an easy sell, given Athena’s location and size, but Bank of Eastern Oregon delivered. “OBA Chair Jeff Bailey, president and CEO of Bank of Eastern Oregon, likes to say that his bank is ‘where no one else wants to be.’ I don’t know about that, but they certainly proved their commitment to serving the financial needs of rural Oregon,” Navarro said. In November, Bailey said the amount of recruiting of his company from the outreach effort was “consid- erable” and played a factor in the decision to open a branch in Athena. “We want to do business where we’re wanted,” he said, adding that Athena resembles many of the communities where Bank of Eastern Oregon has a presence. Now based in Heppner, the Bank of Eastern Oregon was originally chartered in 1945 as the Gilliam County Bank in Arlington. In 1957 and 1959, operations were expanded to Heppner and Ione with the bank changing its name to Bank of Eastern Oregon. Today, it operates more than a dozen branches and five loan production offices throughout the region. Puzzle experts Norma Michael, Marilyn Yates and Betty Sigler are at it again. The trio, along with other residents at Sun Ridge Retirement Community, worked more than a week putting together a 1,000- piece puzzle featuring the Declaration of Indepen- dence. Earlier this year, the puzzle wizards headed up an effort to put together one featuring American Indian tribes. The recently completed project will be framed and donated to Sunridge Middle School, said Dorys Grover. The puzzle, Grover said, was a gift to Sigler from her granddaughter, MacElle Kirsch, who purchased it while traveling during a special project to Washington, D.C. The puzzle is from an original painting by American artist John Trum- BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton MAY 17, 2017 BURDEN — Taylor M. Jeppe and Daniel W. Burden of Pilot Rock: a boy, Collin Wayne Burden. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MAY 19, 2017 CARLTON — Alma R. Rivera and Kyle R. Carlton of Umatilla: a girl, Kylee Rose Carlton. HANNA — Linsey M. Mitchell and Jason L. Hanna of Heppner: a girl, Charlee Mae Hanna. MAY 20, 2017 COLVIN — Kendra R. Colvin and Mitchell W. Colvin of Hermiston: a boy, Luke Joseph Colvin. ROBLEDO — Stacee I. Rebledo and Jonathan R. Robledo of Hermiston: a girl, Emilia Robyn Robledo. MAY 23, 2017 ALMONTE-MENDOZA — Yadira Mendoza and Carlos Almonte of Hermiston: a boy, Hector Almonte-Mendoza. bull. It portrays Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, placing a first draft of the document before John Hancock, president of the Second Continental Congress, at the Pennsylvania State House, now Independence Hall in Philadelphia. A pair of local cancer support organizations received a boost from Pendleton Round-Up’s 2016 Tough Enough To Wear Pink campaign. Just more than $19,000 was distributed between the St. Anthony Hospital Cancer Care Clinic and the Kickin’ Cancer New Beginnings program. Contributions came from sponsorships, TETWP merchandise sales, TETWP Let ’er Buck Run proceeds, donations from spectators and volunteers, custom pink TETWP Justin Boots and custom Montana Silver TETWP buckle raffle ticket sales, pink Wrangler shirt sales, collector’s pin sales, tips donated by Let ’er Buck Room volunteers on TETWP Day during Round-Up and a donation from the Happy Canyon Company. “The funds we receive each year helps to keep the Spirit program alive and healthy,” said Herb Bitting of the Kickin’ Cancer New Beginnings (Spirit) program. Bitting, who is also a cancer survivor, said the donations helps ensure that breast cancer survivors can continue to receive therapy and support through the program. A high-profile event, TETWP raises breast cancer awareness to thou- sands of visitors who come to Round-Up each year. In addition, 100 percent of the proceeds stay within the Pendleton community, said Casey White-Zollman, co-chair of the Round- Up’s TETWP campaign. Both organizations benefiting from the TETWP campaign help local breast cancer patients from time of diagnosis through recovery. The Kick’n Cancer program provides free massages, personal training and Pilates classes for recov- ering patients, while the St. Anthony clinic provides breast prosthetics, mastec- tomy bras, post-operation camisoles, lymphedema sleeves, pads and gloves, mastectomy swim wear, wigs, financial help and mileage reimbursement for cancer patients. Support for Tough Enough To Wear Pink, White-Zollman said, continues to grow each year. “We are so apprecia- tive of the community’s generosity towards this important program to support local cancer patients and survivors, as well as the tremendous amount of time and effort our volunteers put in to make the event a success,” she said. “It’s always heartwarming to see the sea of pink on Thursday of Round-Up each year.” The Round-Up’s TETWP campaign appre- ciates the support of its 2016 sponsors, including Gold Level: St. Anthony Hospital, Wildhorse Resort & Casino; Silver Level: East Oregonian, 103.5 KWHT; Bronze Level: Justin Boots, Cayuse Technologies, Columbia Bank, Graybeal Distributing, Grocery Outlet-Pend- leton, Swire Coca-Cola, Hermiston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Dr. Robert Pratt, DMD; Pink Level: Altrusa Inter- national of Pendleton, Montana Silversmiths, Wheatland Insurance and Zollman Construc- tion. This September, Pendleton Round-Up Association’s TETWP campaign will celebrate its 12th year. For more infor- mation about sponsorship, contact White-Zollman at cmwzollman@gmail. com or Jill Gregg at jill.c.gregg@gmail.com. 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 Rosey Rosey knows she’s a super star and appreciates being treated as one. Rosey is looking forward to settling into her new home and enjoying the fi ner things in life. Rosey is quite a talker and isn’t afraid to let you know what’s on her mind. Once she gets to know you, this independent lady is affectionate and easygoing. Due to her spicy nature, Rosey will probably adjust best in a quiet home with adults only or older, cat-savvy children. She also gets along with mild mannered dogs. If you’re looking to add some royalty to your life then visit with her at PAWS Tuesday-Saturday from 12-4pm. Her adoption includes her spay, up to date on shots, tested negative and vaccinated for FELV and FIV, fl ea treatment, de-worm and a free bag of her favorite food. Visit Rosey at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm • 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton • 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store 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 269 Pets Ado pte d in 2017!
