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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian McKay Creek celebrates Mother’s Day Smiles and hugs were abundant as residents, family members and friends enjoyed a special Mother’s Day celebration at McKay Creek Estates. Executive director Noemi Wiseman said a large turnout gathered and enjoyed specialty desserts created to share with others at the Pendleton assisted living facility. The event also included raffle draw- ings, and prizes for the residents with the most chil- dren and grandchildren. In addition, Louisa Krosting was recognized as the 2017 Mother of the Year. The 98-year-old, Wiseman said, was surprised by the announcement. She received a certificate of appreciation, a wall decora- tion and a crown. Roses were distributed to the residents and lots of pictures were taken as people visited and shared memories. Wiseman Photos contributed by Noemi Wiseman LEFT: Members of the McKay Creek Estates community, including Genevieve Mas- ters, Tammy Hulze, Billie Jo Moses, Bobbie Demauro and Frannie Bissinger, go through a dessert line during a special Mother’s Day celebration at the Pendleton assisted living facility. RIGHT: Kathy Creason, Louisa Krosting and Karen Thacker enjoy a special Moth- er’s Day event at McKay Creek Estates in Pendleton. Krosting was honored as Mother of the Year. extended special thanks to resident Maxine Patterson for the use of her decorations to spruce up the festivities. For more information about activities at the center, contact Wiseman at 541-276- 1987 or nwiseman@pres- tigecare.com. Saturday, June 3, 2017 Pendleton track runs away with donation The Buckaroo Booster Club recently donated $250,000 to the Pend- leton School District. The money will help in paying for improve- ments at the Pendleton High School track complex. The majority of the donation will be used to purchase and install a lighting system, which will allow athletic activities in the evening. In addition, part of the money will be used to purchase a new score- board. The donation from the Buckaroo Boosters will be added to the remaining bond funds the school district is using to improve the facility, said club president Kevin Porter. It will provide upgrades for multiple uses, including track and field events, soccer and football. A nonprofit entity, the Buckaroo Booster Club’s mission is to promote athletic excellence, positive community image and competitive programs by providing financial assistance and support to the school’s athletic programs and co-curricular activities. The membership includes alumni, community members and businesses. For more information, call Porter at 541-379- 1639 or find the Buckaroo Booster Club on Face- book. Hermiston American Legion Post elects new officers Glenn Bradley is the new post commander of Hermiston American Legion Post #37. Other officers elected for 2017-18 during the May 1 meeting include Gary Hartinger, first vice commander; John Kuhnert, second vice commander; Gary Hall, adjutant; Bill Jennings, finance officer; Tom Reamer, chaplain; Bill Runion, historian; Jodine Frost, service officer; and Willie Boyd, sergeant-at- arms. The gathering also included a discussion of upcoming projects for the year and the American Legion State Session, which will be held in June at Warm Springs. A highlight of Amer- ican Legion activities, Hartinger said, was an April visit at the Nixy- aawii Governance Center by Charles E. Schmidt, National American Legion commander. Schmidt is the first National American Legion commander from Oregon. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, located at 45 W. Cherry Ave., Hermiston. Members include veterans from Hermiston and the surrounding area. For more information, contact Hartinger at bhart125@ msn.com. BIRTHS Contributed photo An awards event honored athletes, volunteers and coaches of Hermiston/Pendleton Special Olympics Local Program #510 May 23 at The Arc Building in Hermiston. Pictured are Kristi Smalley, event announcer; Angela Schneider, local program coordinator, holding her son, Peyton, 16 months; Natalie Adams of Hermiston Drug & Gift; Cindy Middleton, volunteer of the year; head bowling coach Doris Boatright, who awarded Jillian Smalley with female athlete of the year; and Mark Smalley, head basketball coach. Awards applaud Special Olympics supporters A handful of participants and supporters were recog- nized during the Hermiston/ Pendleton Special Olym- pics Local Program #510 awards event. Athletes, coaches, volun- teers and family members gathered May 23 at The Arc Building in Hermiston to celebrate those who help make the program a success. Among those honored were Coach of the Year Kris Neustel; Business of the Year Hermiston Drug & Gift; Volunteer of the Year Cindy Middleton; Female Athlete of the Year Jillian Smalley and Male Athlete of the Year Trampus Jeffreys. Special Olympics provides year-round athletic training and sports compe- titions for individuals with intellectual and develop- mental disabilities. To partic- ipate, athletes must be age 6 or older. There is no charge to participate. Local athletes are now focusing on training for golf, bocce and athletics (track and field). In addition, they are collecting pledges for the annual walk-a-thon to help raise money for the local program. The fundraiser is Tuesday, June 20 at 6 p.m. at the track at Armand Larive Middle School, 1497 S.W. Ninth St., Hermiston. For more information about Special Olympics programs, call Angela Schneider, local program coordinator, at 541-314- 0166. Memorial Garden blooms thanks to local Boy Scouts While most people were relaxing during the Memorial Day weekend, a determined Boy Scout was toiling in the soil at The Arc Building in Hermiston. Logan Miller of Troop #679 was sprucing up The Arc Memorial Garden as part of his Eagle Scout project, said Kristi Smalley of The Arc. Supervised by Boy Scout leaders Pat McDonough and Jenny Miller, along with fellow Boy Scouts Jason Simpson and Isaac Reardon of Troop #654, the dedicated group of volunteers came together to work on the project May 27. They trans- formed the front flower beds into an oasis of color with plants provided by West- winds Nursery of Hermiston and D & B Farm Supply of Pendleton, Smalley said. Miller also committed to constructing four benches that will be attached to the front porch to provide outdoor seating, Smalley said. Michele Keitzke, The Arc president, was also on hand, providing a rototiller and guidance for the project. In its ninth season, the garden has had a number of volunteers assist in its creation and continuance. It was established to honor the memory of individuals who died while residing in Oregon’s state institutions for people with intellectual People can support the garden project through a donation to The Arc Umatilla County. The tax deductible donations are distributed equally between The Arc and college scholarships for individuals with intellectual disabilities attending Blue Mountain Community College. For more information, contact 541-567-7615, arc@ eotnet.net or search Face- book for The Arc Umatilla County. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton MAY 23, 2017 BONIFER — Claudia A. Tannehill and Anthony D. Bonifer of Pendleton: a girl, Sophia Varellee Bonifer. NUNEZ DEVINE — Dianna A. Nunez Devine and Francisco J. Nunez Lezama of Boardman: a girl, Abbi- gail Yarel Nunez Devine. MAY 24, 2017 TINOCO ARIZAGA — Erika B. Arizaga Corona and Antonio J. Tinoco of Pendleton: a boy, Andres Tinoco Arizaga. MAY 25, 2017 VELASQUEZ — Ashleigh D. Velasquez of Pend- leton: a boy, Chance Anthony Velasquez. MAY 27, 2017 GROSJACQUES — Ronnie S. Sampson and Jason V. GrosJacques of Pendleton: a boy, Raiden Carter GrosJacques. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MAY 24, 2017 DIAZ — McKenzie Diaz and Ray Diaz of Hermiston: a boy, Bear Hudson Diaz. ESPINOZA LANDEROS — Jessica Landeros and Alejandro Espinoza of Umatilla: a boy, Ariel Espinoza Landeros. MAY 25, 2017 LATHROP — Julie L. Lathrop and Jared H. Lathrop of Hermiston: a girl, Jade Mykael Lathrop. MAY 26, 2017 HAYWARD — Kristan Van Beek Hayward and Allen Hayward of Hermiston: a girl, Izabela Faith Hayward. ROGERS — Kristi Lambert and Austin Rogers of Hermiston: a girl, Ellisia Rogers. MAY 29, 2017 CELESTINO — Oriana S. Coutino and Arturo Celes- tino of Umatilla: a boy, Jacob Celestino. Birth notices are submitted by local hospitals and are published as they are received. Pet of the Week Photo contributed by Kristi Smalley Logan Miller of Boy Scout Troop #679 receives instruc- tion on the use of a rototiller from Pat McDonough. The youth was working on his Eagle Scout project Me- morial Day weekend at The Arc Building in Hermiston. and developmental disabili- ties. The garden also honors the memory of other friends and loved ones. The first year, the Green Thumb 4-H Club of Athena prepared the flower beds and planted flowers to assist in beautification, Smalley said. A pair of club members had lost their fathers in the previous year and wanted to do some- thing in their memory. As part of the Memorial Garden project, members of The Arc also place flowers during Memorial Day weekend at the headstone located in Pendleton’s Olney Cemetery for residents who were living at Eastern Oregon Hospital and Training Center who died between 1913 and 1982. Many of the residents, Smalley said, died during that era without a family connection to honor their passing. 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