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Page 2C YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, July 21, 2018 Blue Mountain Wildlife soars with interns Photo contributed by Randy Thomas Daisy Jenness, 14, of Pendleton was honored with Pendleton Round-Up’s 2018 Top Hand Award. Round-Up hands out Top Hand Award Photo contributed by Lynn Tompkins Blue Mountain Wildlife assistant director Bob Tompkins, third from left, is pictured with interns Zabrina from Puerto Rico, Todd from Ohio and Shyla from Massachusetts. With a small staff of one part-time and two full-time employees, Blue Moun- tain Wildlife benefits from a dedicated group of volun- teers, as well as college stu- dents who serve as summer interns. The students, who are often pursuing pre-veteri- nary courses of study, spend eight weeks at the center in Pendleton, said Lynn Tomp- kins, executive director. The student interns, she said, are an integral part of the orga- nization’s efforts of preserv- ing native wildlife through rehabilitation, research and education. Tompkins said with admissions approaching 1,100 (compared to 990 in 2017), she is very grate- ful for everyone’s efforts, which also includes veteri- nary partners. A nonprofit organization, Blue Mountain Wildlife’s mission is to preserve wild- life and the habitats in which they live. Its primary center is located five miles south of Pendleton at 71046 Appa- loosa Lane. For more information, contact 541-278-0215, lynn@bluemountainwild- life.org or visit www.blue- mountainwildlife.org. Athena Caledonian Games releases results Organizers of the Ath- ena Caledonian Games, which was held July 13-15, announced results: P I P I N G COMPETITION: 2/4 March: Dan Dor- sett, Davin Aycock, Meric Aycock Strathspey/Reel: Davin Aycock, Meric Aycock, Dan Dorsett Slow Air: John Blunt, Dan Dorsett Piobaireachd: Dan Dor- sett, Peter Elder Piping Aggregate: Dan Dorsett SCOTTISH GAMES COMPETITION: Men A: Scott Hutchi- son, J. Alexander Jeffrey III, Evan Ruud Men B: Justin Funder- burk, Tyler Tompkins, Dan Gregory, Andrew Schibig, Daniel Keffer Men C: Cory Swanson Men Light: Billy Keeley, Chris Moore, Jacob LeB- aron, Kage Moore Men Novice: Seth Den- ton, Samuel Denton, Caleb Kraut, Duncan Willian- son, Brent Leonhard, Caleb Kraut Masters Men 40+: Mark Wechter, Kyle Daley, Mike Lanegan, William Griffith, Les Wallace, Sean Pelfrey Masters Men 50+: Kel Mulrey, Jer Hume Masters Women 40: Angela Shelly, Gretchen Yoder Women A: Aixa Owens, Orejeone Jeffrey, Katie Richardson Women C: Hanna Lee, Niki Eberly, Danialle Homer, Caitlin Hearn Women Novice: Matney Jamieson, Camille Tree, Rebecca Bruse, Bailey Adams, Joy Garcia H O R S E S H O E TOURNAMENT: Saturday singles: Paula Powaukee, Kris Powau- kee, both of Mission Sunday doubles: Steve Bailey of Athena and Easton Powaukee of Mis- sion; Brent Lane of Walla Walla and Kris Powaukee of Mission PARADE RESULTS: Float, Individual: Pend- leton Air Museum, Inland Northwest Musicians, Athena Auto Parts Band: Clan Macleay Pipe Band, Portland; Weston-McEwen Pipes and Drum, Athena Marching Unit: VFW Post 922, Pendleton Cars/ Vehicles: Hum- bert Spit and Shine, Ath- ena; Walla Walla Cruisers, Walla Walla; Zimmerman’s Dodge Brothers 1915 car, Athena Royal Court, Rid- ing: Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days, Mil- ton-Freewater Pioneer Posse Queen and Court, Pendleton Round-Up Queen and Court Royal Court/Non-rid- ing: Happy Canyon Prin- cesses, Pendleton; Umatilla County Fair Court Equestrian/Group: Pend- leton Round-Up Pennant Riders Clan: Clan Donald, Nampa, Idaho; Clan Turn- bull, Pendleton; Clan Mor- rison, Lacey, Washington Specialty/Novelty: Ath- ena Clan of Mid-Columbia School of Highland Dance, Athena; Athena Pooper Scoopers; Main Street Cowboys, Pendleton Service Organization: Pendleton Shrine Club, Blue Mountain Shrine Club, Walla Walla; Bank of Eastern Oregon THANK YOU City hall, neighbor cooperate over waterline “You can’t fight city hall” — recently we have found the hard way this may also not be true. Our ancient waterline eroded, burst and could not be repaired. It had to be replaced from city water meter to the house. Our water meter was in the northeast corner of the lot. To be replaced, we would have to break up the sidewalk, our concrete driveway and dig underneath our old house to get a waterline back to a handicapped couple’s home. Round-Up City Plumbing sug- gested talking to the city about a new water meter in the southeast corner where the new waterline could run down a gravel driveway. As the Pendleton Water Depart- ment opened their doors I was there. I asked if there was any possibility of getting a new water meter. I was told the gentleman that could make that decision would be sent down. On that same day our doorbell rang. I showed and explained how we had a handicapped couple we were trying to get water to. He looked over the situation and said, “Yes.” He called the city and told them it was a go and I needed to go back and do the paperwork. I left one minute later. “Call before you Dig” was there marking lines. Within minutes, here came trucks and beautiful people. They the dug up the street, put a new water meter in the southeast corner with a stub out above ground to get water to the handicap couple. I called the owner of the gravel driveway and asked if we could please run the new waterline down his drive- way. He came, saw and said, “Yes.” Sometimes heaven and earth can be moved when we live in an area with people with good hearts. Thank you, neighbor and city of Pendleton. Regional Girl Scouts reach for the stars Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washing- ton recently participated in Astronomy Adventure. The July 10-14 event was held at Pine Moun- tain Observatory, located in the Deschutes National Forest near Bend. The activity offered a unique opportunity to observe the skies from mountain- top telescopes and learn about astronomy. The girls explored astronomy activi- ties, collected data and fur- ther developed their out- door skills. Scott Fisher, director of Pine Mountain Observa- tory, said he enjoys sharing more about the universe and it is his hope that visitors gain a new appreciation for the universe and something that sparks their interest. “I hope to see these Girl Scouts pursue studies in Michaelle Dokka Pendleton Daisy Jenness of Pend- leton was awarded the Pendleton Round-Up’s 2018 Top Hand Award during the annual Minors Party, held June 11. “Daisy’s reliability, dependability and intui- tive actions, before she is even asked, are stand-out qualities that are worthy of honor,” said Nick Siro- vatka, competitive events director. The award, a beautifully handcrafted silver and gold trophy buckle, is presented annually to the minor-aged volunteer who embodies outstanding qualities that inspire the association as a whole. Jenness has volun- teered to sell souvenir pro- grams during the rodeo for the last eight years. “Making change may be a dying art these days, but not for Daisy, her custom- ers often comment about her speed and accuracy,” said Rob Burnside, pro- grams and ushers director. Jenness, 14, is the daughter of Randy and Kristi Jenness and grand- daughter of past Round-Up director Jack Shaw. She attends Pendleton High School and com- petes in softball, basket- ball and volleyball. She played on both the 2016 and 2017 Pendleton Lit- tle League 12U Softball All-Star Team, which both won state championships, and went on to compete at regionals in San Berna- dino, California. “I am kind of surprised that I won it,” Jenness said after receiving the Top Hand Award. “I didn’t think I would.” And for those wonder- ing — yes, you may pur- chase your program from her again this year. BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton JULY 10, 2018 PONDER — Katherine Ponder and Greg Ponder of Pendleton: a boy, Jackson William Ponder. JULY 11, 2018 CANCINO — Claudia A. Carrajal and Francisco Cancino of Boardman: a boy, Nathaniel Cancino. JULY 12, 2018 LEWIS — Mary Rotter and Vincent Lewis: a girl, Hartlee Lewis. JULY 13, 2018 DOHERTY — Cadie N. Getz and Jacob G. Doherty of Pendleton: a boy, Ronan Guy Doherty. JULY 15, 2018 KIRKPATRICK — Jennifer M. Laib and Mychael R. Kirkpatrick of Pendleton: a boy, Jameson Mychael Kirkpatrick. JULY 16, 2018 BRONSON — Ashley M. Bronson and Billy R. Bron- son of Pendleton: a boy, Baylor Ray Bronson. GUARDIPEE — Rebecca F. Tallwhiteman and Cecil Dean Guardipee of Pendleton: a boy, Atreyn Draven Guardipee. JULY 17, 2018 VANNICE — Christina VanNice and Thomas Van- Nice of Umatilla: a girl, Pearl Ann VanNice. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JULY 13, 2018 FLYNN — Rebecca L. Flynn and David B. Flynn of Irrigon: a girl, Rachel Marlinda Ruby Flynn. P et of the Week Tuck is our pet of the week! He’s a very sweet 2 or 3 year old Labrador mix. Good with kids, and other dogs! 390 Pets Adopted in 2018! Photo contributed by Justin Hartney Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington recently participated in Astronomy Adventure at Pine Mountain Observatory, located near Bend. Participants learned to operate telescopes and engaged in solar and dark sky observations. physics or astronomy in the near future,” he said. For more about how to get involved in Girl Scouts, visit www.girlscoutsosw. org. Visit Tuck at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store Tuck 125 S. M ain St., Pendleton 541-276-9292
