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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, March 17, 2018 ANNIVERSARY Tillamook churns out donations to Morrow County schools The Tillamook County Creamery Association, producer of Tillamook Cheese, recently made two generous donations to schools in the Morrow County School District. The company donated more than $11,000 to Riverside Jr./Sr. High School for the purchase of carpet tiles for the gymna- sium floor. To assist in protecting the gym floor, the carpet tiles can be laid over the top during such events as graduation. They will assist in preventing damage to the floor, as well as providing a more formal-looking environment for non-ath- letic events. Windy River Elemen- Jim and Sue Brown Brandon Hammond, left, principal of Windy River Riverside Jr./Sr. High School principal David Norton, Elementary, accepts a do- second from right, accepts a donation from represen- nation from Michael Gra- tatives of Tillamook. ham of Tillamook. Photos contributed by Michele Madril tary School received $8,000 donation from Tilla- mook, which will be used to purchase a classroom set of Chromebooks. Also, funds will be used to support the school’s student leadership program. Tillamook has a produc- tion facility at the Port of Morrow in Boardman. Brandon Hammond, principal of Windy River, said the school’s greatly appreciates the partnership with the company and their generous support they provide to its students. Pendleton’s education foundation announce grants The Education Founda- tion of Pendleton recently awarded $10,300 in grants to teachers in the Pendleton School District: •Kristin Swaggart, culi- nary arts teacher, $1,000 for travel expenses. In March, five Pendleton High School students will demonstrate their knowl- edge of the restaurant and food service industry by participating in the inaugural ProStart Management competition in Salem. In April, eight of PHS’s culi- nary students will compete in individual cooking and baking competitions at the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute Invitational in Coos Bay. •Amy Umbarger, teacher at Hawthorne Alter- native School, $600. Approximately 10 students who are on track to graduate this year will attend an event at Silver- wood Theme Park in May near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Created by park staff, the event is designed to test students’ principles of physics and science using rides, games and other attractions, providing an opportunity to experience science in application and not just as a concept in a book. •Schelle Hand Bixler, PHS honors biology teacher, $6,320. A trip to the Oregon coast has become a highlight for seniors in Bixler’s class. Approximately 61 students will participate in the May trip, visiting Bonneville Dam and fish ladder, two aquariums, explore the beach and tide pool habitats, ride in a research vessel in Yaquina Bay and the ocean, capture crabs and flatfish and look for whales, seals and dolphins. •Alice Thomas, PHS art teacher, $600. Students in Thomas’ art classes will have an opportu- nity to view gallery exhibits at Pendleton Center for the Arts and the Betty Feves Memorial Gallery at Blue Mountain Community College several times during the school year. •Sonia Cooley, ECMC teacher, $2,000. PHS’s Education Credit Management Corp. program is a national program designed to help students realize their potential by investing in, creating and providing inno- vative education solutions that support schools and improve student educational outcomes. It helps low-in- come, first-generation, college-going students further their educational goals. In March, 29 students will visit and tour several college campuses in the Willamette Valley. •Mitch Morioka, Hawthorne (Alternative) High School teacher, $1,000. In February and April, students can engage in an art project with Jan Peter- son-Terjeson, artist-in-resi- dence. After viewing a video on Mexican Tin Art, they will create two metal panels, one for themselves and the other for part of the art installation at the school. •PHS ASPIRE and the School to Careers programs, $1,000. Jill Gregg, ASPIRE coordinator, and Christina van der Kamp, School to Careers program coordinator, will take 12-15 students to the Oregon Tradeswomen Association’s annual career fair. The event exposes female high school students to opportunities in the trades while promoting and supporting the inclusion of females in career fields. It includes speakers, work- shops, hands-on activities and employer booths. •Cynthia Purvis, teacher Umatilla Elec- tric Cooperative member services representative Tami Sinor, center, recently present- ed a donation to Hermiston Senior Center represen- tatives Irene Mill- er, president, and Virginia Beebe, vice president. SUBMIT YOUR EO NEWS Submit Your EO News information and high-res- olution photos to: com- munity@eastoregonian. com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Mal- gesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, or Renee Struthers-Hogge at 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendle- ton. Call 541-564-4539 Photo contributed by Judy Fordice Senior center project surges with UEC donation Hermiston-area seniors recently received a huge boost from the Umatilla Electric Cooperative. Tami Sinor, UEC member services representative, was welcomed by the seniors in early February during a lunch at the parish hall at Our Lady of Angels Catholic at Sunridge Middle School, $700. A total of 12 high school and middle school students will attend The Oregon Writing Festival, held in May at Portland State University. Student writers gather to share their writing, participate in writing work- shops and attend presenta- tions by nationally-known professional writers. •Nixyaawii Community School In April, eight students will visit Portland State University, including a stop at the Native American Student and Community Center. And, at Lewis and Clark College they will participate in a writing workshop. On the second day, they will tour and attend the TEDx Talks. Teachers in the Pendleton School District have an opportunity to apply for grants, describing the proj- ects, activities or equipment they hope to receive funding for. The grants provide additional educational opportunities that enhances their leaning experiences. For more information about the foundation, contact Terri Taber at tjtaber50@gmail. com. Church. She delivered a check for $25,000 from the Co-op’s Community Giving Program. The money will be used for the Harkenrider Senior Center project. Judy Fordice, senior center secre- tary, said the donation was a very pleasant surprise. While construction of the facility is edging closer to completion, the move-in date likely won’t take place until late summer. In the upcoming months, the focus will move outside with the development of an extensive parking area, including additional handicap spaces and a bus drop-off area. Jim and Sue (Hoeft) Brown of Pendleton will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary March 18, 2018. A family and friends celebra- tion will be held March 24 from 1-4 p.m. in the Bamboo Room at Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. The couple requests no gifts. Jim and Sue met the first day of college at Eastern Oregon State College in La Grande, and were married while attending Oregon State University. After graduation, military service and the birth of their sons Jeff and Rob, they continued careers in agriculture and banking that lasted more than 35 years. Daughters-in-law Jackie (Ledbetter) and Koreen (Kelly), both from Pendleton, grandchildren Tyler (Katy), Hailey (Cory), Breanna, Tanner, Ethan and Natalie, and great-granddaughters Ava and Maci have also joined the family. Jim and Sue have enjoyed traveling for many years, Jim and Sue Brown today Sue and Jim Brown in 1968 and will celebrate their 50th on a safari in South Africa in June. ANNIVERSARY Donald and Gilberta Lieuallen Donald and Gilberta (Horn) Lieuallen of Adams are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married March 15, 1968, at the Methodist Church in Walla Walla, Wash. Don is a partner at D&R&R Lieuallen (farm), and has been throughout their marriage. Gilberta assisted with the farm and was a substitute teacher, the city recorder for the city of Adams, and had other jobs. Gilberta is retired and enjoys giving the children’s lessons at the Adams church, is an avid reader, has spent many hours on both family and the city of Adams history, and is an expert mahjong player. Don still participates in and runs the farm, but enjoys bike riding and golfing. They have four chil- dren: Thomas Lieuallen of Adams, Ore., Karen Lieuallen of Tucson, Ariz., Eric Sederburg of Adams, Ore., and Peter Sederburg or Richland, Wash. They have The Lieuallens today Gilberta and Donald Lieuallen in 1968 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. An anniversary celebra- tion (open house) is planned at the Adams’ Friendship Center on Sunday, March 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. The couple requests no gifts. BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton Cronin of Pendleton: a girl, Destiny Darleane Cronin. MARCH 6, 2018 GAGE — Jennifer L. Bischke and Justin L. Gage of Pendleton: a boy, Brendan Wyatt Gage. MARCH 8, 2018 ALMONTE — Nina N. Madrigal and Omar Ledesma Almonte: a boy, Omar Guadalupe Almonte. MARCH 10, 2018 RIVERA — Mikyla K. Ureno and Luis Rivera Martinez of Pendleton: a girl, Jullianna Karena Rivera. MARCH 12, 2018 CRONIN — Tiffany R. MARCH 7, 2018 WILSON — Danyell D. Sowell and Tucker Wilson of Hermiston: a girl, Alayah Russalee Dove Wilson MARCH 8, 2018 MCCULLOUGH — Ashton N. Marshall and Austin J. McCullough of Umatilla: a girl, Kyree Nicole McCullough. MARCH 11, 2018 SALAS — Carol Corona and David Carrillo Salas of Hermsiton: a girl, Adeline Salas Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston General Dentistry For You and Your Family P et of the Week Hemi is a year old Catahoula Cur mix. She is extremely sweet and loves to play. This sweet girl come spayed, micro-chipped, and up to date on shots. Come meet her at PAWS! 146 Pets Adopted in 2018! 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