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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, December 16, 2017 Independent living group honors Ferrioli Photo contributed by Jackie Peck Lt. Jeff Carey, left, of Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, oversees the Angel Tree donations for The Salvation Army. EOCI staff pitch in for Santa Claus Photo contributed by Karen Hoholik The audience is attentive as Jr. Jam dancers per- form Dec. 6 at McKay Creek Estates in Pendleton. Dancers jam during holiday performance A group of young dancers from Jr. Jam helped spread holiday cheer as they performed at McKay Creek Estates. The Pendleton assisted living facility welcomed the group, who are taught by Debbie Kishpaugh and Piper Kishpaugh. Dressed in festive costumes, groups of dancers performed several numbers during their Dec. 6 visit. “The residents and staff were all delighted with the talent of the young dancers,” said Karen Hoholik, community rela- tions director. McKay Creek Estates often invites the commu- nity to join them for activities. For more infor- mation, contact Hoholik or executive director Noemi Wiseman at 541-276- 1987. Staff and contractors at Eastern Oregon Correc- tional Institution recently gave a helping hand to Santa Claus. Those affiliated with the Pendleton prison helped by sponsoring more than 80 children through the Angel Tree program coordinated by The Salvation Army. The project provides Christmas gifts for needy children in the community. For the past four years, Lt. Jeff Carey has organized the effort at EOCI, with this year’s project resulting in gifts for 84 children. Sylvia Scruggs of The Salvation Army Pendleton Corps recently picked up the gifts, which will be distrib- uted to the community. “Even during the busy holiday season we enjoy coming together to support our local community,” said Jackie Peck, EOCI public information officer. Sen. Ted Ferrioli, R-John Day, was recently recognized by the Associa- tion of Oregon Centers for Independent Living. The District 30 legislator received the 2017 Betha Kagayama Legislator of the Year Award at the State Independent Living Council’s Dec. 1 meeting at the Salem Convention Center. AOCIL r e p r e s e n t s Ferrioli Oregon’s seven consumer-driven, peer-based Centers for Inde- pendent Living in working to advance the rights of all people with disabilities. Ferrioli was recognized for his extraordinary advocacy and leadership in government on behalf of the independent living move- ment and the thousands of men, women and young people with physical, mental and sensory disabilities. The award is given in the name of Betha Kagayama, a life- long constituent of Malheur County who dedicated her life’s work to advocate for people with disabilities. Throughout his tenure as a state legislator, AOCIL said Ferrioli has been a staunch supporter of programs that empower people with disabilities. During the 2017 session, he supported legisla- tion to fund child- hood screening for vision and hearing impair- ment, to require additional training for professionals in suicide risk assessment and treatment, to provide services for adolescents experiencing a mental health crisis, and to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities who require an organ transplant. Ferrioli, who was first elected to the state legis- lature in 1996, recently accepted an appointment to the Northwest Power & Conservation Council. For more about the AOCIL, visit www.aocil. org. ENGAGEMENT Kelsi Cleveland and Michael Gardner Cleveland-Gardner Photo contributed by Jackie Peck Photo contributed by Karen Hoholik A group of Jr. Jam dancers perform Dec. 6 at McKay Creek Estates in Pendleton. Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution purchased gifts for 84 local children as part of the Angel Tree program through The Salvation Army. PHS career programs cash in with US Bank grant The Pendleton School District got a boost for its School to Careers program and the Employee Pipeline Project. US Bank recently provided a grant for $3,000 for the programs, which connect students with employers. After a competitive applica- tion process, Brian Young, US Bank district manager and Pendleton branch manager Kathie Nooy presented a check to Pendleton superin- tendent Chris Fritsch and board chair Lynn Lieuallen. “US Bank is happy to participate in the great work you are doing for the students in your community,” Young said. Since its inaugural year, in 2016-17, more than 100 students have been placed with nearly 50 different work site partners. The program is a homegrown workforce development initiative and career explora- tion opportunity. Students enjoy job shadows, internships, work experience, service learning projects and mentorships. In addition, it includes worksite Kelsi Cleveland and Michael Gardner of Richland, Wash., have announced their engagement to their families. Kelsi is the daughter of Valerie Scott of Milton-Freewater and Robert Ramsey of Arizona, and the granddaughter of Steve and Linda Meier of Milton-Freewater. Michael is the son of Ron and Susan Gardner of Republic, Wash. A fall 2018 wedding is being planned. BIRTHS Photo contributed by Susan Bower Brian Young, district manager of US Bank, and Kathie Nooy, Pendleton branch man- ager, present a check to Pendleton School District Superintendent Chris Fritsch and Lynn Lieuallen, school board chair, for the School to Careers program and the Em- ployee Pipeline Project. tours and career days learning and networking with the area’s employers. The School to Careers program has been identified as way to measure progress toward Goal 3 in the school district’s strategic plan — to create classrooms and schools without borders. The Employee Pipeline Project is a homegrown workforce development initiative between Umatilla County, CAPECO, Pendleton School District and Eastern Oregon Business Source. For more information about connecting with students, employers can contact Christina van der Kamp, School to Careers coordinator, at 541-969-6748 or christina.vanderKamp@ pendleton.k12.or.us. St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton DEC. 4, 2017 TAALA — Catherine D. Barkley and Iosefa T. Taala of Pendleton: a boy, Xalish Xalish Francis Taala. DEC. 6, 2017 TOWNE — Carley R. Towne and Shawn A. Towne of Pendleton: a girl, Kaylee Rae Towne. DEC. 7, 2017 MOSS — Kacie A. Moss and Patrick A. Moss of Pendleton: a girl, Fiona Mae Moss. DEC. 8, 2017 BEAMER — Brittney L. Beamer and Aaron R. Beamer: a girl, RaeLynn Leigh Beamer. VILLEGAS — Teiko D. Szasz and Gerardo Villegas of Boardman: a boy, Kobe Roberto Villegas. DEC. 11, 2017 FROSTAD — Rebecca L. Frostad and Devon G. Frostad of Pendleton: a girl, Amelia Jane Frostad. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston DEC. 6, 2017 COX — Arraceli Flores and Kenneth H. Cox of Hermiston: a girl, Jenesyss Star Cox. SCHELL-MURPHY — Amanda L. Murphy and Colten R. Schell of Umatilla: a girl, Amelia Page Schell-Murphy. DEC. 8, 2017 GUNN-WALKER — Racheal Gunn-Walker and Spencer Walker of Herm- iston: a boy, Travis Wayne Gunn-Walker. DEC. 11, 2017 TENORIO — Maritza Sanchez and Fred Tenorio of Umatilla: a girl, Abby Maritza Tenorio. VIESCA — Lakicha Viesca of Hermiston: a boy, Jaiden Alexander Viesca. P et of the Week Remington Photo contributed by Joann Bechtel Dirt Dabblers dig in for Domestic Violence Services The Dirt Dabblers Garden Club are providing a brighter holiday season for Domestic Violence Services. During its final meeting of the year, the group collected items to donate to the nonprofit organization. Visit Remington at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store Meet Remington he is a little over 1 year old playful and active German Shepherd cross. He loves attention and going on walks. this gentle boy comes neutered, up to date on shots, and micro-chipped! Come meet Remi at PAWS, he would love to meet you! ts e P 2 1 7 d Adopte ! in 2017 125 S. M ain St., Pendleton 541-276-9292