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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, June 10, 2017 Mammoth Cup brings in money for Tamástslikt Morrow County entities The fifth annual Mammoth Cup Golf Tournament presented by Wildhorse Resort & Casino was held May 21 at the Wildhorse Resort Golf Course. Golfers enjoyed a day of perfect weather while raising money for Tamásts- likt Cultural Institute. Results for the 2017 Mammoth Cup: GROSS: First, Wild- horse Casino Slots Team of David Rohn, Jeremy Barkley, Louie Quaempts, Paul French (56); second, Wildhorse Resort & Casino Team of Al Tovey, Dave Tovey, Bill Tovey, Thad Jackson (59); third, team of John Barkley, Josh Barkley, Quincy George, Deven Barkley (61). NET: First, Clover Island Inn Team of Ryan Cooper, Michael Cooper, Zack Blotz, Mark Blotz (45); second, team of David Liberty, Isaac Liberty, Janna Liberty, Kris Conner (48); third, CHI St. Anthony Hospital Team of Paula Wallis, Jim Wallis, Kelley Joseph, Thom Hauer (50). Other contests included Longest Putt, which was won by Kelly Dietz; Men’s Longest Drive, Quincy George; Closest to the Pin, Louie Quaempts; Wrong Hand Putting Contest, Louie Quaempts. The Mammoth Cup is Tamástslikt’s major fund- receive special grants The North Morrow Vector Control District and the Port of Morrow were among the 13 recip- ients of funding from the Special Districts Associa- tion of Oregon. Each of the entities received $3,000 as part of the Internship Grant Program, which funds projects and provides local government work experi- ence for college students. The vector district will use its money for the mosquito-borne disease surveillance program and the port has earmarked the money to develop a safety program and policies. THANK YOU Bike repair reaps gratitude Photo contributed by Michelle Liberty The Clover Island Inn Team of Ryan Cooper, Michael Cooper, Zack Blotz and Mark Blotz were the first place net team with a 45 during the fifth annual Mammoth Cup Golf Tournament, held May 21 at the Wildhorse Resort Golf Course in Mission. raising event and netted more than $10,000 to go toward its sustainability. The 2017 Mammoth Cup was made possible through the support of Wildhorse Resort & Casino, CHI St. Anthony Hospital, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reser- vation, Pepsi/Pendleton Bottling Co., Wenaha Group, Strategic Wealth Management, Clover Island Inn, Hester & Zehran, and media partners East Oregonian and Port of Kennewick. Tour of Knowledge attacks invasive weeds As Gov. Kate Brown was declaring May 14-20 as Oregon Invasive Weed Awareness Week, members of the Tour Of Knowledge were busy hand-pulling garlic mustard from its Adopt-A-River site, the Oxbow Property. Located on the outskirts of Hermiston and owned by the Bureau of Reclamation, Oxbow is the only restoration site on the Umatilla River. “After a late start garlic mustard came on much faster than usual,” said Eileen Laramore, Tour Of Knowl- edge executive director. “We didn’t have time to promote Oregon’s Invasive Weed Awareness Week.” Garlic mustard is listed as a class “B” and “T” noxious weed, which means it’s of economic importance and action against these weeds has priority. It thrives in the shady forest and seed is spread by flooding, wildlife and human activity. So far this year the Tour Of Knowledge has pulled, bagged and removed almost 20 large SOLVE garbage bags of garlic mustard, Laramore said. Vehicles aren’t allowed at Oxbow so the group has to haul tools and bagged weeds on and off site with their aging garden wagon. With Oxbow’s 222 acres and 1 1/2 miles of river bank, Laramore said it can be challenging. “We thought the wagon would hold up one more year but it’s really taking a beating,” she said. “Tires keep going flat and twice Those applying for a grant must submit appli- cations outlining details of the project, the benefits it will bring to its district and how they will utilize a summer intern. The maximum grant is $3,000 and must be matched by the district. The Special Districts Association of Oregon represents more than 900 special districts throughout the state. It assists in providing cost-effective and efficient public services to the people of Oregon. For more infor- mation, visit www.sdao. com. It was a day of sunshine and one calling to ride with my little Cruiser bike. Then snap-crackle-pop! The chain popped off. I’m sitting on the curb with grease from the tips of my manicure to my elbows. Clearly, I was losing the repair battle, when around the corner appeared a young man and his colleague. They offered to help and I was more than receptive. Why are men so adept at these repairs? It wasn’t as simple as most bike chain repairs. They had to get tools from their trucks and remove the chain guard. With refrained swearing they had my Cruiser road-ready, and even offered me a cleaning rag for my hands. Your random act of kindness was appreciated, guys. A heartfelt thank you to Joe and Steve. Barbara Larson Pendleton Ridgway appreciates volunteers for great year of Roundup City Racers I am writing this letter to thank Ben Bradley and all of the teacher, student and parent volunteers for another great year of Roundup City Racers. This activity is open to all local kids ages 5-12. This year, more than 180 kids participated! Roundup City Racers provides an educational experience, enhances physical conditioning and the kids have a great time developing their track and field talents. We are very lucky to have this program in Pendleton and I encourage all parents with kids ages 5-12 to sign up next spring! Darcy Ridgway Pendleton BIRTHS Photo contributed by Eileen Laramore Tour Of Knowledge garden wagon loaded with tools and two bags of pulled garlic mustard. The 7,000 trees plantation is in the background. The group is in need of a new wagon to help combat invasive weeds. we lost the pin that holds the handle together.” With several projects going at Oxbow, all of which require the use of a wagon, it’s bad timing for wagon breakdowns, said Laramore, who also is a member of the Umatilla County Weed Board. At this time she said they don’t have the money to purchase a replacement wagon. “We can’t function on Oxbow without a good garden wagon so we’re looking for someone who would be willing to donate a garden wagon so we can continue our work at Oxbow,” she said. The Tour Of Knowledge meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8 CROC rest stop ‘finds’ humor A “found” sign for a “kat” at the Road Kill Cafe rest stop during the Century Ride of the Centuries brought chuckles to participants. The Memori- al Day week- end event’s success will result in donations of about $7,000 to area youth-affili- ated organi- zations. Photo contributed by Sue Peterson p.m. in Room 133 at the Hermiston Blue Mountain Community College campus. The meetings are free and open to the public. For more information contact Laramore 531-303- 3872, tourofknowledge- info@gmail.com or search Facebook for the “Tour Of Knowledge” or “Oxbow Property.” St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton MAY 31, 2017 CHHIM — Patricia A. Sneed and Tola Chhim: a girl, Serenity Chantrea Grace Chhim. JUNE 1, 2017 DELATORRE — Erica Arellano and Jose Delatorre of Umatilla: a girl, Aaliyah Giselle Delatorre. JUNE 2, 2017 MILLER — Nicole M. Miller and Justin C. Miller of Ione: a boy, Rhett George Miller. JUNE 3, 2017 ANKNEY — Chelsea A. Ankney and Brian L. Ankney of Pendleton: a girl, Mikka Marie Ankney. WALKER — Kristina M. Schierholz and Aubrie G. Walker of Pendleton: a girl, Allison Kay Walker. JUNE 4, 2017 HEARN — Alyssa L. Hearn and Charles L. Hearn of Pendleton: a girl, Adalyn Josie Faith Hearn. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston MAY 30, 2017 DENTON — Jennifer L. Denton and McCord S. Denton of Hermiston: a boy, Mason Xander Denton. JUNE 5, 2017 RIDER — Rebecca L. Rider and Joshua A. Rider of Hermiston: a girl, Olivia Lynne Rider. 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. 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