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C2 YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, April 13, 2019 CREZ board disburses money in Morrow County Photo contributed by Noemi Wiseman Elizabeth Michael, back left, a registered Nurse at St. Anthony Hospital, and Harry Geller, back right, hospital CEO, are pictured with Girl Scouts Troop 51411 members Sophia Rock, Tiff any Wiseman, Lily Madden, Aly Phelps and Kennady Alvarado during a recent tour of the Pendleton medical facility. Girl Scouts earn badges with tour of St. Anthony Hospital Local Girl Scouts Troop 51411 recently got an inside look at the medical fi eld. Members of the troop toured St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, said Ailea Villanueva, troop leader. The March 28 tour was led by Elizabeth Michael, a reg- istered nurse. The Girl Scouts were able to see the many different jobs and people that help with area medical services, including sev- eral hospital departments, a LifeFlight Network medical helicopter and Interpath Laboratory. Participants earned their First Aid badge by participating in the tour, Vil- lanueva said. Tom Denchel golf tournament drives youth fundraiser The Tom Denchel Ford Country.Com Shootout, held April 6-7 at Big River Golf Course in Umatilla raised money for local youths. Flight winners for the ninth annual event included: Horse Race winners: 1 Noe Rodriguez & Ryan Hosek 2 Mike Webb & Rick Jewett 3 Glen Phillips & Craig Engbretson 4 Kurt Massey & Tim Gilbert Mule Race winners: 1 Don Obrist & Leo Karnowski 2 Terry Rowan & Pat Kerrigan 3 Jorge Pantoja & Bob Barton Megan Olsen, Big River general manager, expressed special thanks to the Uma- tilla County Fair court, who volunteered their time and cooked for the golf- ers. In addition, hole spon- sors included Ameri- can Pacifi c Mortgage & Melisa Webb, BBSI & Mike Engelbrecht, Ben- dixsen Law Offi ces, M&M Potato, Columbia Auto Body, Schroth Financial Services, Premier North- west & Aitor Irusta and O So Kleen. The Columbia River Enterprise Zone II board of directors recently awarded $3,242,545.71. The Jan. 28 disbursements included: •Boardman Police Department, $75,000 for a school resource offi cer •Morrow County Health District, $100,407 for new ambulance monitors •Boardman Rural Fire Protection District, $57,828.28 for computer upgrades and truck upgrade •Boardman Commu- nity Development Associ- ation, $961,081.07 •City of Irrigon, $837,865.54 •Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group, $665,363.82 •Morrow Education Foundation, $545,000, which was disbursed to Morrow County School District ($334,562.95), Morrow County School District intern program ($148,000), Ione School District ($41,145) and Port of Morrow Workforce Training ($82,500). “We are thrilled to sup- port our students in Morrow County,” said Rick Stokoe, Morrow Education Founda- tion board chair. “The funds received from CREZ II help pay for programs, ser- vices, and projects that may not otherwise be funded because of tight state educa- tion budgets.” Also, an additional $176,207.95 was awarded by the CREZ II board on Feb. 14. The Boardman Police Photo contributed by Erika Lasater Rick Stokoe, Morrow Education Foundation board chair, presents a CREZ II award to Dirk Dirksen, Morrow County School District superintendent. Department, Boardman Rural Fire Protection Dis- trict and Morrow County Health District each received $50,000. And, the Morrow Education Foundation was awarded $26,207.95. Money disbursed was collected in 2018 in accor- dance with agreements made with various busi- nesses and the CREZ II board. The Columbia River Enterprise Zone II was established in 2009 after the success of the Columbia River Enterprise Zone I. Enterprise zones offer a unique resource for Oregon communities, providing benefi ts for both businesses locating within an enter- prise zone and the region surrounding it. CREZ II is sponsored by the city of Board- man, the Port of Morrow and Morrow County. If approved, qualifying busi- nesses will be exempt from local property taxes on new investments for a cer- tain amount of time. Incen- tives are determined on local approval and require minimum levels of invest- ment size, job creation and employee compensation. Community benefi ts include increases in eco- nomic activity, property tax income over time and employee compensation. In addition, in-lieu pay- ments and bond payments within CREZ II are used to enhance local services with a primary focus on educa- tion, community enhance- ment, emergency services and infrastructure, and housing. For more information, contact Greg Sweek, CREZ II manager, at ezman- ager@co.morrow.or.us or 541-945-9064. Red Cross collects 24 units at Good Shepherd A fi rst time donor, Rosaura Madrigal of Hermiston, participated in the March 18 American Red Cross blood drive at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston. Volunteer Patti Perkins said the blood drive collected 24 units from 43 donors. She said each donation can help save three patients’ lives. In addition, Perkins expressed appreciation to the Hermis- ton Emblem Club for pro- viding the canteen for the collection event. Perkins encourages peo- ple to consider becoming blood donors. The next Red Cross blood drive at Good Shepherd is Monday, April 15 from 12:45-6 p.m. While walk-ins are welcome, Per- kins said it’s helpful for scheduling volunteers if people make an appointment by calling 1-800-448-3543. For more information, visit www.redcross.org. COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, APRIL 13 MEN’S BREAKFAST, 8 a.m., Bethel Assembly of God Church, 1109 Air- port Road, Pendleton. (541-276-7559) FRIENDS OF THE UMA- TILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 9 a.m., Umatilla City Hall, 700 Sixth St., Umatilla. (541-922-5704) EASTERN OREGON CELTIC SOCIETY PIPERS GATHERING, 1 p.m., The Old Meeting House, 901 M Ave., La Grande. For pipers of all skill levels. Instruction is free, but a $2 donation for use of the building is appreciated. (541-568-4643) HERMISTON CULTURAL AWARENESS CLUB, 2 p.m., Starbucks, 1235 N. First St., Hermiston. Practicing the wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the community, including all cultures and races. Everyone welcome. (John Carbage 541-701-7073) PENDLETON EAGLES STEAK AND LIVE MUSIC, 6-11:59 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Dinner from 6-8 p.m., music from 8 p.m. to midnight. Mem- bers and guests welcome. (541-278-2828) SUNDAY, APRIL 14 PENDLETON EAGLES BREAKFAST, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendleton. Open to members and guests. (541-278-2828) MONDAY, APRIL 15 BOARDMAN QUILT GROUP, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman. Quilt construction, quilting updates, education, history and friendship. Free. (Kathy Hyder 541-571-7009) BLUE MOUNTAIN PIECE- MAKERS, 12 p.m., Thimbles Fabric N More, 1819 Westgate Place, Pendleton. PENDLETON ROTARY CLUB, 12 p.m., Red Lion Inn Walla Walla Room, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton. DIRT DABBLERS GAR- DEN CLUB, 1 p.m., Vert Club Room, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton. The club will tour the Blue Mountain Commu- nity College greenhouse with Preston Winn. Meet at the Vert Club Room for car pool- ing. Guests welcome. (Sue Stefancik 541-443-2334) OREGON TRAIL GEM & MINERAL SOCIETY, 6 p.m., Pendleton City Hall commu- nity room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. (Tom Moon 541-278-9702) IRRIGON MOOSE LODGE TACOS AND BINGO, 6-9 p.m., Irrigon Moose Lodge, 220 N.E. Third St., Irrigon. Tacos from 6-9 p.m., bingo from 6:30-9 p.m. Open to members and guests. (541-922-1802) BLOOMER GIRLS GAR- DEN CLUB, 6:30 p.m., loca- tion varies, Hermiston. (Bar- bara Chadwick 541-567-2043) INLAND NORTHWEST MUSICIANS CHORALE REHEARSAL, 7-9 p.m., Harris Jr. Academy gymnasium, 3121 S.W. Hailey Ave., Pendleton. No tryouts; all welcome. No rehearsals June-July-August or Christmas-New Year. (Salli Ketchersid 541-289-4696) TUESDAY, APRIL 16 PENDLETON TOAST- MASTERS NO. 154, 6:30 a.m., Pendleton City Hall commu- nity room, 501 S.W. Emigrant Ave., Pendleton. BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton APRIL 3, 2019 PIERRE-NAJERA — Sarah A. Pierre-Najera and Robert H. Pierre-Najera of Pendleton: a girl, Serah Mavis Suzanne Pierre-Najera. APRIL 5, 2019 BROWN — Jacqueline E. Brown and Thomas W. Brown of Pendleton: a girl, Reese Elizabeth Brown. APRIL 6, 2019 YBARRA — Brendalyd D. Ybarra and Lazaro L. Ybarra of Pendleton: a boy, Leroy Lauro Ybarra. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston APRIL 2, 2019 ESCOBEDO — Jennifer A. Escobedo and Jose L. Escobedo Jr. of Umatilla: a girl, Eva Oralia Escobedo. APRIL 4, 2019 ROMERO — Elizabeth A. Massingale and Kruz S. Romero of Hermiston: a boy, Neeko Elias Romero. APRIL 5, 2019 RODRIGUEZ-COOK — Sosena A. Rodriguez and Travis C. Cook of Pendleton: a girl, Tayleigh Alice Rodriguez-Cook. APRIL 9, 2019 WARREN — Daisy J. Mineo and Quacey R. Warren of Hermiston: a girl, Pei- yton Trimell Warren. Contributed photo Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena, visited with local Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma mem- bers when they were in Salem for a convention. He is pictured with (back) Vickie Jackson, Don Jackson and (front) Nikii Murtaugh, Paty Fernandez and Brenda Kirk. Hansell visits with local DKG members Local Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma members took the opportu- nity to meet with Sen. Bill Hansell, R-Athena. The group was in Salem attending the April 5-7 DKG Oregon state conven- tion for women educators. Vickie and Don Jack- son, Nikii Murtaugh, Paty Fernandez (World Fellowship recipient from Monterrey, Mexico) and Brenda Kirk visited the senator. Hansell said the district is the third largest in the state, covering an area the size of the state of Mary- land. Kirk said Hansell views his job as helping his constituents, including vet- erans, a local mortuary and a pioneer cemetery dis- trict. In addition, he even assisted one of his visitors cut through HIPPA reg- ulations to fi nd her uncle taken in by social services, Kirk said. Hansell shared with the group about how he got the nickname of “Road- kill Bill” after sponsoring a bill that allows citizens to obtain salvaged meat from animals that are killed on the roads. While touring the Oregon State Capital, Hansell took the visitors to the Senate fl oor. P et of the Week Muffin is a 11 month old spayed Terrier Mix. She has high energy with lot’s of love, if you love to go for walks and hikes this is the dog for you. She does pretty well with being house broke, loves kids, other dog’s and cat’s. She shows great potential on becoming a service dog. 182 Pets Adopted in 2019! Visit Muffin at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store MUFFIN -megumi’s dog grooming- 541.276.6220 920 SW Frazer Ste. 105 Pendleton, OR 97801
