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YOUR EO NEWS
East Oregonian
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Photo contributed by Jessica Campbell
Prior to getting slimed, Jerad Farley, principal of
Rocky Heights Elementary School, poses with Kris-
ti Smalley, Hermiston School District elementary
librarian, and students Tad Farley, Cate Doherty,
Keely Burns, Taw Braden, Jacob LaBeck and Leslie
Mendoza Romero. A yearly tradition, students who
meet reading goals get the honor of pouring the
bucket of slime.
Students ‘slime’ principal
Photo contributed by Misty Davison
A five-year tradition
continues at Rocky Heights
Elementary School. On
the last day of school,
students slimed principal
Jerad Farley.
To reward students for
reaching reading goals, the
top readers from each grade
level earns the privilege
of pouring a bucket of
slime on the principal, said
Kristi Smalley, Hermiston
School District elementary
librarian.
Leslie
Mendoza
Romero, a fifth grader, was
designated as the “Super
Slimer.” She read the most
Armand Larive Middle School student Joseph Markwith and his family enjoying the PASS (Perfect Attendance
Spells Success) Program barbecue June 17 at Rogers Toyota of Hermiston. Also pictured are Laurie Adkins and
Cullen McLemore.
Students pedal away with perfect attendance
Rogers
Toyota
of
Hermiston helped get kids
out of bed and off to school
this past year.
In its first year of
offering the PASS (Perfect
Attendance Spells Success)
Program in Hermiston, 18
local middle school students
rode away with brand new
bicycles. Students and their
families were invited to a
special event June 17 at
the dealership. The group
enjoyed a family-style
barbecue, which was put on
by staff at Rogers Toyota.
“Many of the recipients
this year stated that they
had never had perfect atten-
dance before, and that this
program was a huge moti-
vator for them,” said Misty
Davison, Rogers Toyota
administrative
assistant.
“Parents thanked us for
making it easier for them to
get their kids out the door in
the morning.”
The purpose of the
program, Davison said, is
Photo contributed by Misty Davison
Armand Larive Middle School student Landan Gerard
shakes hands with Glenn Silaski, Rogers Toyota of
Hermiston general manager during the PASS (Perfect
Attendance Spells Success) Program barbecue June
17 at the dealership.
to teach kids that excel-
lent attendance isn’t just
important while in school,
but it also will be valuable
in their future as working
adults. Now is the perfect
time to start great behav-
iors.
General manager Glenn
Silaski congratulated each
of the recipients, presenting
them with a certificate, a
bike helmet and a bicycle.
The PASS Program orig-
inated in the Rogers Motors
store in Lewiston in 2006,
giving away 14 bikes in its
inaugural year. This year,
110 students received bicy-
cles through the program in
Lewiston.
In Hermiston, all sixth
graders at Armand Larive
and Sandstone middle
schools were eligible for
the program. While this was
the first year of the PASS
Program for the Rogers
Toyota of Hermiston store,
it won’t be the last, Davison
said.
“We will be growing the
program next year, so look
for it as a school near you,”
she added.
THANK YOU
Thankful for Pendleton healthcare
community’s compassion
I have visited Pendleton twice. The first time about eight
years ago when my sister was in the hospital and had taken
a bad turn. The second was the weekend of June 3 to say my
final goodbye to my beloved sister.
Neither time did I do any sightseeing or walking
around town. Having said that, I learned a great deal about
Pendleton. I learned it from the people I have come to know.
The kind and loving people who have been caring for my
sister — people she calls friend — people I call godsends.
On Feb. 22, Susan had a slight stroke and was rushed
to the hospital, where testing determined exactly what had
caused all of this to happen. They discovered that in addition
to being in the end stages of pulmonary fibrosis, she had
fully metastasized stage 4 small cell carcinoma in the lungs,
the brain, the liver and the bones.
Susan and I spoke daily and I was in touch with her
many friends who visited her regularly. These godsends
made it possible for me to get through each day — 1,000
miles away. Lieutenant Sylvia and Lieutenant Ricky
visited often as her pastors, supervisors and friends. They
prayed with her and brought her spiritual comfort. Sylvia
brought Susan some cute, comfortable things to wear. Ingrid
visited her with cheery flowers at Regency and at home.
Her in-home caregivers are amazing women. Mandy
practically moved in to care for her daily — often returning
during the night and early morning hours. She called
me daily and texted throughout the day to inform me of
changes. She would call me when she got home to walk
me through Susan’s days. She became our sister connection
once Susan was unable to talk or text.
The two angel’s taking evening and night shifts
providing loving, gentle care. Being a caregiver is
exhausting work and they brought and gave their whole
selves, every single day. There are so many more I know.
Thank you all for praying her through tough times, lifting
her spirits — making her laugh and laughing with her, and
wiping her tears while fighting back your own. God bless
each and everyone of you.
So, to the citizens of Pendleton I want to say, if you have
ever doubted that angels walk among you, let me assure you
they do.
BMCC rodeo team wrangles in donations
The men’s and women’s
rodeo teams at Blue Moun-
tain Community College
recently received a financial
boost.
A pair of large donations
will go towards scholarships
for rodeo team members.
On June 5, the teams
received a $5,000 donation
towards scholarships from
the Pendleton Round-Up
Association, presented by
Rob Collins, Pendleton
Round-Up
Scholarship
Committee chairman, and
Tiah DeGrofft, sponsors
director. Also on June 5,
BMCC was presented with
a $20,000 check from the
Northwest Intercollegiate
Rodeo Finals Association.
Board president Jason
Graybeal, treasurer Blaine
Hendrickson and board
member Tiah DeGrofft
presented the scholarship
funds to BMCC President
Cam Preus and rodeo team
coaches Larry Patterson
and Shawn Eng.
The NWIRFA Board
organizes BMCC’s home
rodeo at the Umatilla
County Fairgrounds each
Photo contributed by Casey White-Zollman
Blue Mountain Community College President Cam Preus (center) accepts a $5,000
donation from Pendleton Round-Up Association director Rob Collins. Also pictured
are BMCC rodeo coach Larry Patterson, Round-Up sponsors director Tiah DeGrofft,
BMCC men’s rodeo student-athlete Preston Pederson, BMCC women’s rodeo
student-athletes Quincy Pendergrass and Candida Eldridge, and BMCC rodeo coach
Shawn Eng.
spring, and initially, the
rodeo’s proceeds just went
to cover expenses related
to putting on the rodeo.
However,
the
rodeo’s
success over the past
Sheriff’s office encourages safety
Deputies from the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office
recently presented safety information to students on all-ter-
rain vehicle and marine safety.
Sgt. Adam Gregory and Deputy Rick Carter of the
sheriff’s office’s All-Terrain Vehicle and Marine Divisions
shared information about ATV, boating and water safety
June 12 to students at Sandstone Middle School in
Hermiston. The officers were grateful for the opportunity
to make the presentation to the kids and staff at Sandstone,
said a press release from the sheriff’s office.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reminds people
to be safe while having fun in the mountains and on the
water. For more information about the topics, visit www.
rideatvoregon.org or www.oregon.gov/OSMB/Pages/
index.aspx.
PAWS board elects new officers
Amy Word has been elected to another term as presi-
dent of the Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter board of
directors.
Other new officers include Jackie Carey, vice
president; Robin Harris remains as treasurer, and Ben
DeCarlow, a first-year member of the board, was elected
to the position of secretary.
A nonprofit organization, PAWS promotes and
provides humane treatment of animals through education
and fostering/sheltering/adopting homeless animals.
For more information, call 541-276-0181 or visit www.
facebook.com/PAWSPendleton.
several years has provided
the group with additional
money.
“For the last seven or
eight years, we’ve been able
to provide additional funds
BIRTHS
St. Anthony Hospital,
Pendleton
JUNE 14, 2017
VANDENAKKER
—
Elizabeth Tinnell and Bryon
Vandenakker, a boy, Cooper
Chase Vandenakker.
JUNE 15, 2017
McGUFFEY — Shylla
McGuffey of Pendleton, a girl,
Emma Diane McGuffey.
JUNE 18, 2017
ORRALA — Cheyenne
Marie Sorensen and Alvaro
Demetrio Orrala of Pendleton,
a boy, Dimitri Joseph Orrala.
Good Shepherd Medical
Center, Hermiston
JUNE 14, 2017
CLARK — Claire Clark and
Jeremy Clark of Hermiston, a
girl, Hazel Elaine Clark.
JUNE 19, 2017
MORGAN — Molly
Elizabeth Morgan and Bryce
Edward Snyder of Hermiston,
a girl, Nova Lynn Snyder
Morgan.
words in the entire school,
while also maintaining
a high level of reading
accuracy as measured by
the Accelerated Reader
Program. Other grade level
winners included Keely
Burns, first grade; Taw
Braden, second grade;
Cate Doherty, third grade;
Tad Farley, fourth grade;
and Jacob LaBeck, fifth
grade.
First grade teacher
Shanna Evans said the
competition really serves
to motivate students, espe-
cially encouraging them to
keep reading in the spring.
Cathy Powers, sister of Susan Lamb
Los Angeles, Calif.
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for scholarships,” Graybeal
said. “We feel really good
about that since NWIRFA
was originally created to
just put the rodeo on each
year.”
Submit Your EO News information and high-resolution pho-
tos to: community@eastoregonian.com or drop off to the at-
tention of Tammy Malgesini 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 of the Week
Milo
Hey everyone my name is Milo! I am a super friendly
pug mix with long legs. I get along just great with
other dogs and I don’t really care much about cats.
I love to ride in the car and also give hugs. I need a
home where someone can be with me all of the time
or take me with them. I am a sensitive little guy
who will give you a lot of love. I am house-trained
and leash trained. I am neutered, up to date on my
shots and micro-chipped. Please come to PAWS and
visit me. It gets really lonely down here and I need
a forever friend. My adoption fee is just $130 and
I am willing and ready to go to a new home today!
Visit Milo at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws
Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm • 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton • 541-276-0181
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125 S. M ain St.,
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