Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 14, 2017)
Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, October 14, 2017 Alpenfest waltzes into Wallowa County Cooler temperatures weren’t enough to keep nearly 600 guests from enjoying polka, waltz, alphorn music and Swiss yodeling during the 39th Oregon’s Alpenfest. The Swiss-Bavarian festival, held Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Enterprise, Joseph and Wallowa Lake also featured bratwurst, sauerkraut and lots of beer, said Chuck Anderson, Alpenfest pres- ident. “Attendance was down a little compared to last year, but our food and beverage sales were way up,” Alpen- meister Anderson said. “Folks were hungry and we delivered as we always do.” In addition to the deli- cious food, Anderson said visitors enjoyed Terminal Gravity’s special-batch Alpenfest Ale. The festival, he said, presents some Bavarian aspects of Okto- berfest plus a Swiss twist with yodeling, alphorn music and the spectacular scenery of Oregon’s Little Switzerland. Performances at Wallowa Lake’s Edelweiss Inn featured returning favorites The Polkatones dance band, the Tirolean Dancers of Oregon folk Photo contributed by Oregon’s Alpenfest The Tirolean Dancers of Oregon perform an authentic Alpine folk dance at Oregon’s Alpenfest. The Swiss-Ba- varian festival is held each fall in Wallowa County. dance troupe, Swiss yodeler Art Brogli from Lodi, California, and Enterprise alphornist Bruce Coutant. Alphornist Larry Johnson of Portland joined Coutant with his 24-foot bass alphorn, nicknamed “Big Al,” as in “big alphorn,” the alpenmeister said. Wallowa County’s economy depends heavily on tourism and Oregon’s Alpenfest is an important factor, Anderson said. It contributes an estimated $150,000 to the economy late in the tourist season when there is little else to bring visitors to the area. The festival will celebrate its 40th year in 2018. For more information, visit www.oregonalpenfest.com. Lions Club installs safety with smoke detectors In an effort to reach out to the community and help ensure fi re safety, members of the Pend- leton Lions Club teamed up with the Pendleton Fire Department to install smoke detectors in Riverside Mobile Estates. The group headed out Oct. 7 with a desire to help protect residents by making sure they had a working smoke detector in their homes. The Lions became interested in the project after a recent house fi re in the area. Pendleton Fire Chief Mike Ciraulo told the Lions that he had never recovered a body from a structure where there were working smoke detectors, said John Taylor of the Lions Club. In preparation for installing the detectors, which were obtained through the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s offi ce and the Pendleton Lions Club, the Lions received training in the correct locations and methods for installation from Ciraulo. During the project, 68 smoke detectors were installed. For more information about service projects of the local Lions Club, contact Taylor at jxtbone99@gmail.com. Blue Mountain Wildlife soars with grants A pair of recent grants awarded to Blue Mountain Wildlife were greatly appreciated, said Lynn Tompkins, executive director. The funds include $12,000 from the Kinsman Foundation, which will be used for 2018 operating expenses. The other recent award was received from the Wildlife Support Charitable Trust, which provided $5,000 for 2017 operating expenses. Both organizations, Tompkins said, are long- time supporters of BMW and wildlife rehabilitation throughout Oregon. Tomp- kins especially enjoyed visiting with Mark and Linda Phillips, trustees at Wildlife Support. A nonprofi t organization, Blue Mountain Wildlife’s mission is to preserve wildlife and the habitats in which they live. Services include wildlife rehabilita- tion and public education. Its primary center is located fi ve miles south of Pend- leton at 71046 Appaloosa Lane. For more information, contact 541-278-0215, lynn@bluemountainwild- life.org or visit www.blue- mountainwildlife.org. Umatilla students run away with wins Photo contributed by John Taylor The Pendleton Lions Club teamed up with the Pendleton Fire Department Oct. 7 to install smoke detectors in Riverside Mobile Estates. ENGAGEMENT Congratulations are in order for the McNary USA runners. Students from McNary Heights Elementary School in Umatilla recently competed in the Big Cat Classic race in Stanfi eld. The Umatilla girls — MiaRose Bernal, Claudia Castro-Ortega, Natalie Bodecker, Jacqueling Araiza and Lilliana Gutierrez — swept the top fi ve places. In addition, two boys placed in the top fi ve — Jose Perez and R.J. Estrada. THANK YOU Good Samaritans deserve thanks Photo contributed by Kristi Smalley Special Olympics local program coordinator Angela Schneider, far left, is pictured with athletes David Andrews, Lyall Arey, Angie Koester, Andrea Eiden, Jillian Smalley, and head bowling coach Doris Boatright, far right, during a bowlathon fundraiser. Special Olympians roll in the dough More than six dozen athletes from Hermiston/ Pendleton Special Olym- pics Local Program #510 recently raised more than $6,000 during its annual Bowlathon fundraiser. The Oct. 7 event was held at Desert Lanes in Herm- iston. Jillian Smalley was the top fundraiser, followed by Andrea Eiden, Angie Koester, David Andrews and Lyall Arey — they each won cash prizes for their efforts. Kristi Smalley, publicity manager, invites the commu- nity to come out and cheer the bowling athletes on as they participate in the Regional Bowling Competition Saturday, Oct. 14 beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Desert Lanes, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. There is no admission charge. Special Olympics provides year-round athletic training and sports compe- titions for individuals ages 6 and older with intellectual and developmental disabil- ities. Fundraisers help in supporting the program, which is free for athletes to participate. For more information about participating or volunteering, call Angela Schneider, local program coordinator, at 541-314- 0166. Kolby Haliewicz and McKenna Moore Moore-Haliewicz McKenna Moore and Kolby Haliewicz, both of Pendleton, are announcing their upcoming wedding. McKenna is the daughter of Matthew and Tana Moore of Pendleton. Kolby is the son of Jutta Haliewicz, also of Pendleton. McKenna and Kolby graduated from Pendleton High School in 2011. The couple will exchange vows Aug. 18, 2018. Manuel Sanchez. OCT. 8, 2017 PARIS — Alexia C. Paris and Jonathan A. Paris of Hermiston: a girl, Ripley Valene Paris. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton OCT. 3, 2017 DELGADO — Skylee M. Soper and Juan V. Delgado of Hermiston: a girl, Mahlia Rae Delgado. OCT. 6, 2017 VRABEL — Crystal A. Schlaht and David L. Vrabel of Pendleton: a boy, Ayden Lee Vrabel. Submit Your EO News in- formation and high-resolu- tion photos to: communi- ty@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. Dixie Jessen Hermiston P et of the Week BIRTHS Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston OCT. 3, 2017 CASTRO — Marissa D. Crowe and Taylor A. Castro of Hermiston: a boy, Taylor Romeo Castro Jr. ORDUÑA — Oriana A. Orduña of Umatilla: a boy, Giovanni Adan Orduña. OCT. 4, 2017 MABRY — Mary K. Mabry of Umatilla: a girl, Coraline Anne Katherine Mabry. OCT. 5, 2017 SANCHEZ — Blanca Avina and Ramon Sanchez of Hermiston: a boy, Isaac I want to thank the people who heard my cries for help on Sept. 16 at the post offi ce. My hip was dislocated and fractured, and the hip socket had to be rebuilt so I could have a hip replace- ment. I’m three weeks on the mend and no weight on my right leg for six weeks. Thank you all. NOVA Visit Nova at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store Nova is 5 years young and roughly 9 pounds. She is a very friendly shorthair looking for her forever home. She is housetrained, up to date on shots and spayed. Come meet Nova at PAWS free roaming cat room anytime Tuesday- Saturday, 12-4PM at 517 SE 3rd St Pendleton. Adoption fee $70 s t e P 2 1 5 d e t p o d A ! 7 1 0 2 in 125 S. M ain St., Pendleton 541-276-9292
