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YOUR EO NEWS
East Oregonian
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Photo contributed by Malia Lieuallen
Members of the Pendleton Round-Up court and the Happy Canyon princesses
greet new resident Eric Otzenberger during a recent barbecue at Elizabethan
Manor in Pendleton.
Photo contributed by Kirk Furniss
Jake Furniss, 10, and 5-year-old twins Brody and Katie Furniss soak in the Eastern
Oregon scenery during a trip from Kamloops, British Columbia, to view the Aug. 21
total solar eclipse.
Oregon hospitality shines for eclipse travelers
A Canadian father and
his three children recently
enjoyed kind hospitality
from people in Eastern
Oregon.
Three days before the
Aug. 21 total solar eclipse,
Kirk Furniss said he
decided to hit the road
with his kids Jake, 10, and
5-year-old twins Brody and
Katie. After looking at a
map, Furniss and the adven-
turous foursome departed
Sunday morning from their
home in Kamloops, British
Columbia. The trio drove
about eight hours and set up
camp near Dale.
In addition to enjoying the
beautiful landscape, Furniss
was appreciative of fellow
campers stopping by to see
if they needed any supplies.
“Americans are the
friendliest and most generous
people on earth,” he said. “It
was such an amazing experi-
ence, one my kids and I will
never forget.”
Pendleton resident cashes in at Community Bank
The luck of the draw made
Mark Jaeger a little richer
recently.
Community
Bank
announced the Pendleton man,
who won a $100 monthly
drawing in May, also won in
July. Jaeger, who cashed in
through the bank’s Win-Win
Certifi cate of Deposit, also is
eligible for a $1,000 drawing
at the end of the year.
The program, which
Community Bank introduced
in January, is structured to
encourage saving through
multiple incentives, including
a low minimum opening
deposit of $25. In addition,
customers have opportunities
to win monthly and annual
drawings, with increased odds
based on additional minimum
deposits.
To be eligible for the
Win-Win CD, individuals
must be at least 18 years
old with primary residences
in Oregon and Washington
counties where Community
Bank operates branches. For
more information, visit www.
communitybanknet.com or
Photo contributed by Malia Lieuallen
People go through a line to get food at a recent barbecue at Elizabethan Manor.
Special guests at the Pendleton assisted living facility included members of the
Pendleton Round-Up court and the Happy Canyon princesses.
Elizabethan Manor wrangles in royalty
Members of the Pend-
leton Round-Up court
and the Happy Canyon
princesses were given the
royal treatment recently
while visiting Elizabethan
Manor.
The Pendleton assisted
living facility hosted a
barbecue in the women’s
honor as the residents of
the facility gear up for
rodeo and activities during
Round-Up week, which
is Sept. 13-16. Malia
Lieuallen said Eric Otzen-
berger, who recently
moved to the center, was
thrilled.
She said this will be
Otzenberger’s fi rst expe-
rience with Round-Up. If
the barbecue event was any
indication, Lieuallen said
he should have a great time.
“Watching him smile
was a huge treat,” she said.
For more information
about activities at Elizabe-
than Manor, call 541-276-
7157 or visit www.
prestigecare.com/location/
elizabethan-manor.
Photo contributed by Leah Johnson
Mark Jaeger receives $100 during Community Bank’s
Win-Win CD drawing from Ben Byrd-Jolley, Pendleton
personal banker.
stop by a local Community
Bank location.
Theatre project heats up with cultural grant
Athena’s Gem Theatre
project recently got a boost
from the Oregon Cultural
Trust.
The nonprofi t organiza-
tion received $39,120 for
its new HVAC system. A
community group formed
about a dozen years ago to
renovate the vintage theater.
The restoration project
includes the Gem Theatre &
Star Saloon.
Also, three Wallowa
County entities received
funding. The
Josephy
Center for Arts and
Culture will use its $21,842
to
support
upcoming
exhibits and complimentary
programs that will engage
audiences with a diverse
array of arts and culture
events. The Wallowa Band
Nez Perce Trail Interpre-
tive Center will use $27,657
to
support
expanding
the interactive exhibits,
programs and visitor’s expe-
rience at the visitor center
and Nez Perce Homeland
Project. The Wallowa
Valley Music Alliance
received $8,542, which will
be used to support a multi-
media concert in Enterprise
BIRTHS
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
AUG. 15, 2017
GAITER-BARNES — Elaine K. Rodriguez
and Sean P. Gaiter-Barnes of Pendleton: a boy,
Xavier Richard Gaiter-Barnes.
MCCONNELL — Elysse McConnell and
Rodney McConnell: a girl, Chevel Wyn McConnell.
AUG. 16, 2017
OSORIO — Kaeli L. Osorio Garcia and
Delfi no Osorio Garcia of Umatilla: a boy, Kannon
Albis Osorio.
AUG. 21, 2017
BROWN — Jordan E. Brown and Jimmy C.T.
Brown of Pendleton: a girl, Kynnlie Skye Brown.
AUG. 22, 2017
GIVENS — Marissa R. Miller and Timothy
J. Givens of Milton-Freewater: a girl, Miela Rose
Givens.
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
AUG. 16, 2017
BROWN — Katrina Brown and Devin Brown
of Hermiston: a boy, Winston Duke Brown.
AUG. 17, 2017
KESSELL — Emmy J. Adkins and Troy J.
Kessell of Hermiston: a boy, Theo Parker Kessell.
AUG. 18, 2017
NAVA-GARCIA — Adelina V. Garcia and
Esteban Nava of Umatilla: a boy, Elijah Angel
Nava-Garcia.
PANKEY — Sara M. Rodgers and Kasey
S. Pankey of Umatilla: a girl, Penelope Louise
Pankey.
featuring classical music,
spoken word and visual arts
inspired by the geography of
Wallowa County.
Generous donors resulted
in a record $2.94 million in
grants being disbursed to 136
cultural nonprofi ts for the
2017-18 fi scal year — 37 of
the organizations receiving
money were fi rst-time grant
recipients.
For more information,
contact
Carrie
Kikel,
communications manager,
at 503-986-0081, carrie.
kikel@oregon.gov or visit
www.culturaltrust.org.
Gina Wilson to graduate
from safety academy
A parole and probation offi cer with
the Morrow County Sheriff’s Offi ce
is set to graduate in a ceremony for
the 75th Basic Parole & Probation
Offi cer Class.
Gina Wilson is among the members
of the class that will be honored Friday,
Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. at Oregon Public
Safety Academy at 4190 Aumsville
Highway S.E., Salem. Jeremiah
Stromberg, assistant director of the
Oregon Department of Corrections,
will be the guest speaker. The event is
free and open to the public.
The Oregon Department of Public
Safety Standards and Training provides
training to more than 25,000 students
each year throughout Oregon and at the
academy in Salem. For more informa-
tion, visit www.oregon.gov/dpsst.
Photo contributed by George Bonbright
Backyard pool provides cool drink in summer heat
Pendleton resident George Bonbright offered neighborly hospitality when a
trio of deer recently visited his back yard.
SUBMIT YOUR EO NEWS
Submit Your EO News information and high-resolution photos to: community@eastorego-
nian.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.
P et of the Week
Shaniqua
Shaniqua is a 1 year old outgoing feline who needs
a loving forever home. Shaniqua is located in our
free roam cat room and this week her adoption
fee is just $20. Shaniqua will be the fi rst one to
greet you at the door, she loves to be petted and
gets along great with other felines. Her adoption
includes her spay, current shots including feline
leukemia vaccination, fl ea and worm treatment. If
you’re looking for a super friendly companion to
welcome to your home our adoption hours are Tue-
Sat from 12-4pm. We are located at 517 SE 3rd St
in Pendleton or call 541-276-0181.
Visit Shaniqua 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
125 S. M ain St.,
Pendleton
541-276-9292
Pet Grooming~Boarding
Day Care
541-429-8787 for Pendleton
541-910-2727 for La Grande
www.leterbark.com
415 Pets
Adopted
in 2017!