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East Oregonian
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Liscom thanks ‘village’
for help raising son
Photo contributed by Kathryn Youngman
Pendleton High School Foreign Language Club students participated in the University of Oregon’s Foreign Language and
International Studies Day in Eugene.
PHS students attend conference in Eugene
Students in the Pendleton High
School Foreign Language Club
recently returned from Eugene after
participating in the University of Ore-
gon’s Foreign Language and Inter-
national Studies Day.
PHS foreign language teacher
Kathryn Youngman said about three
dozen PHS students joined 1,000 stu-
dents from across the state to attend the
41st annual event. Students attended a
variety of presentations, workshops
and performances during the May 2-3
trip. The students, Youngman said, had
a great time on the U of O campus.
Youngman expressed appreciation
for funding for the trip, which was sup-
ported partially by grant awards from
the Education Foundation of Pend-
leton and Altrusa International of
Pendleton.
Because of the out-
standing teachers in Kirk
Liscom‘s life — he has
amazing
opportunities
ahead of him. A heartfelt
thank you to:
My parents, aunts
and uncles who have over
230 years of combined
service to our country
and to their communities
as educators. They taught
all of us Smith kids about
honesty, integrity, and the
honor of public service.
Yolanda, Mare-Mare
and Mrs. Nitz for pro-
viding safe early learning
environments.
Teachers
Yoshioka,
Levy and Christensen
for teaching him to read.
Coaches Davis, Phil-
lips, Linehan and Arm-
strong for teaching him
about leadership, team-
work
and
strength.
Through football they
taught Kirk that everyone
in a system must accept
and fulfi ll his role if that
system is to have any
chance of success.
Teachers Oja, Jones,
Bixler and Cooper for
Kirk’s instruction in
math and science and
exciting his curiosity to
learn more.
Mrs. Youngman for
meeting “Thomas” at the
door every day and chal-
lenging his mind with her
quick paced lessons and
high expectations.
Kelly, Pam, Becky,
Barb and Kimi for being
a substitute mom during
each school year.
The
Goodwins,
Pitzers, Soreys, Demi-
anews, Bakers, Porters,
Simpsons, Rosenbergs
and Cooleys for mak-
ing Kirk family. They
taught him about the
rewards of hard work,
the fun of horsemanship,
and the ups and downs of
farming.
for
My
brothers
demonstrating unending
family love and honor
in caring for our aging
parent.
Kirk’s dad, his fi rst,
most important teacher
who spent hours and
hours building, fi xing,
working, hunting and
playing with him.
Love, Kirk’s mom,
Shelley Liscom,
Pendleton
Special Olympics celebrates Hale twins celebrate 90th birthday
successes, support
Special Olympic ath-
letes, coaches, volunteers
and supporters had multi-
ple reasons to cheer recently
as Hermiston/Pendleton
Local Program #510 cel-
ebrated during its annual
awards event.
More than 75 people
attended the April 23 gather-
ing. Held at The Arc Build-
ing in Hermiston, it featured
an ice cream social. Those
recognized were nominated
based on exemplifying the
spirit of Special Olympics.
Male Athlete of the Year
was presented to Ben Spin-
den by longtime bowling
coach Doris Boatright.
Female Athlete of the Year
was Arielle Shaver, who
received her award from
bowling coach Karrington
Lucas. Coach of the Year
recognized Kristi Smalley,
who was presented the
award by basketball and
bocce coach Jessica Sex-
ton. Volunteer of the Year
was accepted by Robert
Longoria on behalf of The
Knights of Columbus Our
Lady of Angels Council
Photo contributed by Mark Smalley
The local Special Olympics program recently celebrated
during its annual awards event. Those receiving recognition
included Kristi Smalley (coach of the year), Jennifer Cecil for
the Hermiston Noon Kiwanis Club (organization of the year),
Robert Lorgoria for The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of An-
gels Council (volunteers of the year), Arielle Shaver (female
athlete of the year) and Ben Spinden (male athlete of the year).
#3999. Special Olympian
Rian Middleton presented
the Organization of the Year
award to Jennifer Cecil on
behalf of the Hermiston
Noon Kiwanis Club.
The local Special Olym-
pics program currently has
approximately 90 athletes
participating in bocce, golf
and athletics (track and fi eld
events). The athletic training
and competitions are offered
to individuals with intellec-
tual and developmental dis-
abilities at no charge. For
more information about
the local program, con-
tact Angela Schneider at
541-314-0166.
Hermiston Lions Club supports community
The Hermiston Lions
Club recently contributed
money to several commu-
nity organizations and/or
projects.
Club president Phillip
Spicerkuhn said the contri-
butions were given to the city
of Hermiston ($6,500) to
support projects to improve
the city; the Hermiston
Education
Foundation
($1,000) to enhance educa-
tional opportunities through
the Hermiston School Dis-
trict, and to Hermiston/
Pendleton Local Special
Olympics Program #510
($1,000) to support athletic
programs for individuals
with intellectual disabilities.
The money disbursed
was generated from pro-
ceeds during the annual Don
Horneck Memorial Dinner
through the support of many
local farms and businesses.
Don Horneck was a Lions
The Hale twins, Juan-
ita Mary Proctor and
Margaret Frances Pieper,
were born May 22, 1929,
in Heppner, to Vier and
Mary Hale.
Recently turning 90, the
twins are currently living
at Avamere of Hermiston.
Family and friends recently
celebrated with Juanita and
Margaret during a birth-
day gathering held at the
Our Lady of Angels Cath-
olic Church parish hall in
Hermiston.
The twins grew up in
McDonald Canyon on
a 3,500-acre ranch with
their mom, uncle Char-
lie, and Irish grandparents
Phil and Mary Hirl. They
attended their fi rst seven
years of school in a one-
room schoolhouse near
their home, and later went
to school in Heppner, grad-
uating in 1947. After gradu-
ation, Margaret and Juanita
both moved to Hermiston.
In 1950, Nita married
Leroy “Rocky” Proc-
tor. Nita and Rocky raised
fi ve children, Clarence,
Pat (Smith), Mike, Mary
Ann (Munkers), and The-
resa (Proctor-Reece) from
which they had 11 grand-
children, 17 great-grand-
children and one great-
great-grandchild.
They
built a wonderful life
working together on their
ranch in Irrigon where they
raised beef cattle, grass
hay, chickens and horses
until Rocky’s death in 2011.
In 1951, Margaret met
and married the love of
her life, Bill Bunten,
while working at the Uma-
tilla Army Depot. He died
in 1965. In 1968, Marga-
ret married Arnie Pieper
(who died in 1982). They
bought a farm on Butter-
creek, which is now West-
Contributed photo
Hale twins — then
Contributed photo
Juanita Mary Proctor and Margaret Frances Pieper — now
winds Nursery. Margaret
is especially proud of her
children, Pam, Sally, Billy,
John, Jim and Lori, along
with her 15 grandchildren
and 21 great-grandchildren.
The twins enjoy hang-
ing out for lunch and din-
ner while visiting with
friends and family at Ava-
mere of Hermiston. They
enjoy reminiscing about
the old days and love
spending quality time with
their families.
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For a full story about
the twins written by The-
resa Proctor-Reece, search
www.eastoregonian.com.
Photo contributed by Phil Hamm
Phillip Spicerkuhn, Hermiston Lions Club president, pres-
ents a check to Karen Sherman on behalf of the Hermiston
Education Foundation.
Club member and an avid
supporter of youth programs
in general, and the commu-
nity as a whole.
While the Hermiston
Lions Club’s main mission
is to help provide eyeglasses
and hearing aids to those in
need, they also contribute to
other important organiza-
tions or projects within the
Hermiston community.
For more information
about the Hermiston Lions
Club, call Phil Hamm at
541-567-6281.
BIRTHS
St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton
MAY 21, 2019
JUAREZ — Kylie V. Crosky and Gabriel
R. Juarez of Pendleton: a girl, Emma JoAnn
Juarez.
MAY 24, 2019
CARDENAS-ANGEL
—
Shante
Cardenas Burns of Pendleton and George L.
Angel: a boy, Legend Lee Cardenas-Angel.
Good Shepherd Medical Center,
Hermiston
MAY 21, 2019
SANCHEZ RAMIREZ — Ilenia
Ramirez and Mario Sanchez of Hermiston:
a girl, Mariana Sanchez Ramirez.
MAY 24, 2019
CALVILLO — Sarah E. Silvani and
Noe A. Calvillo of Irrigon: a girl, Amelia
Rose Calvillo.
COX — Arraceli M. Flores and Kenneth
H. Cox III of Hermiston: a boy, Kenneth
Harold Cox IV.
MAY 25, 2019
MEZA-OLIVAS — Claudia Meza and
Santiago Meza of Hermiston: a girl, Isabel
Meza-Olivas.
MAY 27, 2019
CHURCH — Kara M. Church and Tyler
D. Church of Hermiston: a boy, Hayven
Doyle Church.
P et of
the Week
Betty is 3 year old spayed Pitbull with a
huge heart. Betty is house broke, up to date
on shots, does great on a leash, and knows
commands. Betty is easy going, playful, has
lived in a home with other dogs, kids under
5 to adults. Betty loves to go for walks, car
rides, and being a lap dog. Who ever adopts
Betty will be very lucky. She is amazing!
243 Pets Adopted in 2019!
Visit Betty at the Pioneer
Humane Society/Paws
Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm
517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton
541-276-0181
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541.276.6220
920 SW Frazer Ste. 105
Pendleton, OR 97801