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A6 East Oregonian Thursday, June 6, 2019 EOU music professor says goodbye with fi nal concert LA GRANDE — After 28 years at Eastern Oregon Uni- versity, music professor Matt Cooper prepares to retire this spring. Cooper will join his col- leagues on stage in McKenzie Theatre to perform a farewell faculty recital at 3:30 p.m. on June 6. “The recital will give all of the music faculty an oppor- tunity to perform with Matt on the new Fazioli piano he selected,” said EOU music professor Peter Wordelman, a longtime peer of Cooper’s. “The concert will feature both classical and jazz music, and refl ect some of Matt’s favorite styles and composers.” Wordelman and Cooper join fellow faculty members Mio Aoike, Jamie Jacobson, Greg Johnson, Luke McK- ern and Mark Emerson to perform music by Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Duke Elling- ton, Keith Jarrett and Sting, among others. Cooper said he’ll miss “the buzz” of returning to campus in the fall, Cooper but that he’s grateful for the many connections he’s made at EOU. “I’m feeling a mix of exhilaration, fear, and a little sadness,” he said. “I will miss the interactions with individ- ual students, and having to meet the relentless day-to-day challenges of crafting assign- ments and arrangements to meet students’ needs. At the same time, I will continue many of the same activities as before: performing, teach- ing, presenting, adjudicating, writing–but without the pres- sure of teaching fi ve to six classes each term.” Cooper made the most of EOU grants and support to travel for research, includ- ing a trip to Russia where he learned about their system of musical education. He said the cultural connection he made there was pivotal, and allowed him to write a book on Elling- ton’s piano styles, which led to presenting at conferences in England and Amsterdam. A Faculty Scholars grant also funded a trip with Jill Gib- ian to Buenos Aires to study tango music. “I hope I’ve imparted a sense of the work ethic and preparation that students will need to be music profession- als,” he said. “Music is one of the most challenging dis- ciplines in terms of the time it takes, both in one’s daily schedule (rehearsing, prac- ticing, attending class and studying) and in terms of the development of one’s musi- cianship and skill.” The concert is free and open to the public, and a reception in Loso Lobby will follow the performance. Contributed photo Look for the Pendleton Friends of the Library booth at Friday’s Pendleton Farmers Mar- ket. Tickets for Saturday’s sixth annual Adult Prom will be available for purchase. Adult Prom offers adventurous fun By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian COMMUNITY BRIEFS Free fi shing derby reels in fun HEPPNER — The Ore- gon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Morrow County Parks are hosting the 14th annual Youth Fishing Derby. The event, which is free to children 14 and under, is Sat- urday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Cutsforth Park. The park is located approximately 20 miles southeast of Heppner off Willow Creek Road. Reg- istration for the fi shing derby begins at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided free of charge to youth participants. For more informa- tion, contact 541-989-9500, mcparks@co.morrow.or.us or visit www.morrowcoun- typarks.org. Walla Walla museum sets living history presentations WALLA WALLA — The lives of two prominent female pioneers will be fea- tured at Fort Walla Walla Museum. On Saturday, Lois Hahn will portray the pioneer Madame Josephine “Dutch Joe” Wolfe, who was a busi- nesswoman in the mid- to late-1860s. And, on Sunday, Pam Myers will portray set- tler Lettice Millican Clark Reynolds, who made sub- stantial gifts to Whitman College. Both presentations begin at 2 p.m. in the muse- um’s Pioneer Village, located at 755 Myra Road, Walla Walla. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free to mem- bers and children under 6, $4 for ages 6-12, $8 for students and seniors, and $9 general admission. For more infor- mation, call 509-525-7703 or visit www.fwwm.org. Author shares about Oregon Trail book PENDLETON — Award-winning author Susan Butruille will share about her classic book, “Women’s Voices from the Oregon Trail,” which was published as part of the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail. The newly released 25th anniversary edition of the publication includes an expanded and updated “Guide to Women’s History Along the Oregon Trail.” Among the women featured in the book are La Grande’s Cast Iron Mary and several from Pendleton’s Bronze Trail. The book traces the expe- riences and perspectives of the women who followed the 2,000-mile trail to Ore- gon 175 years ago, narrated in their stories, diaries, songs and recipes. New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirk- patrick said the book cap- tures the emotion of wom- en’s stories as they crossed the continent. “It’s the authentic account of life, loss and hope that marks that journey, and is history as it should be writ- ten: as deeply moving story,” Kirkpatrick said. The public is invited to meet Butruille Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Pendle- ton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. She will read from her book and sign cop- ies. There is no admission charge. In addition to several pub- lications, Butruille wrote the script for the fi lm “Bound For Oregon,” which is featured at the end of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Ore- gon City. She co-founded and serves as historical con- sultant for productions of “Dangerous Women” in Leavenworth, Washington, where the author lives with her husband, John. For more information about the program, call 541- 966-0380. For more about Butruille and her book, visit www.sbvoices.com. Field Day offers tours, demonstrations ADAMS — Tours and displays of research in plant breeding, wheat disease, weed control, soil fertility and cropping systems are featured during the Field Day presented by the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center. The event is designed to demonstrate to the grow- ers and public what is being performed at the research center, provide education to attendees as well as increase the growers’ potential profi t margins. Anyone interested in dry land crop systems is invited to attend. Continuing education units are available to participants. The Field Day is Tues- day, June 11 beginning with registration at 7:45 a.m. at 48037 Tubbs Ranch Road, Adams. Free coffee and donuts will be provided. Participants will then board tour buses and taken to eight research presentations/ demonstrations. The buses will return to base camp for a free hosted hot lunch. At 1 p.m., attend- ees will visit an additional four sites. The afternoon will conclude with the Ore- gon Wheat League sponsor- ing an ice cream social at 2:30 p.m. Hosted by the OSU Columbia Basin Agricul- tural Research Center and the USDA Agricultural Research Service, there is no charge to participate in the Field Day. For more informa- tion, visit http://oregonstate. edu/cpcrc/fi eldday.html. Ombudsman training scheduled for next month PENDLETON — East- ern Oregon needs a long- term care ombudsmen, and the chance to become one is coming up in July. Training sessions for the volunteer position will be held in Pendleton on July 15-17, 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location is to be announced. Volunteers certifi ed through the Oregon Long- Term Care Ombudsman offi ce visit with residents of facilities, such as nursing homes and adult foster care homes and become familiar with staff there. They then advocate for the residents, working with both sides to implement solutions to prob- lems and complaints. Volunteers will need to attend all fi ve training days in July, be over 21 years old and pass a background check. They are asked to put in about four hours a week, but are able to set their own schedule. For more information or to register visit www.oltco.org or call 1-800-522-2602. PENDLETON — Area adults are invited to put on their dancing shoes as the Friends of the Pendle- ton Library hosts the sixth annual Adult Prom. Open to ages 18 and older, the DJ dance serves as a fundraiser for the library organization. Jen- nifer Costley, Pendleton Public Library director, said the event has raised about $5,000 in each of the last two years, an increase from $3,000 from the fi rst few years. Taking its theme from the 1986 fantasy adventure fi lm “Labyrinth,” Cost- ley said people often don attire they might wear for a nice dinner out. In addi- tion, she expects to see a lot of creativity for those who decide to dress up in costumes refl ective of the movie. “Last year we had the most people dressing up. The contest was pretty fi erce,” Costley said. “This year I’m expecting to see lots of poofy sleeves and the David Bowie look.” The adult prom is Sat- urday from 7-10 p.m. at The Lodge, 14 S.E. Third St., Pendleton. Tickets for the event can be pur- chased in advance for $20 per person, $38 for a cou- ple or grab your Goblin Squad and buy fi ve for $96 and get one free. They are available at the library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave., library friends board members, www.squareup.com/store/ pendleton-friends-of-the- library and the Pendle- ton Friends of the Library booth during Friday’s Pendleton Farmers’ Mar- ket. Tickets bought at the door are an additional $5. Joe Pitt returns for a Contributed photo Alcira and Cody Campbell dressed up for the 2018 adult prom. With a theme “Labyrinth,” Saturday’s sixth annual event raises money for the Pendleton Friends of the Li- brary. Tickets are $20 each or $38 for a couple. third year as the event’s DJ. In addition to lots of dancing, the event includes light hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, a silent auc- tion and raffl e, and a cos- tume contest. Costley and the Friends of the Library board were thrilled with the offer of using The Lodge at no charge. The new venue features a no-host bar, which will include beer, wine and mixed drinks. Also, be sure to bring some extra money to the event — a variety of themed baskets are fea- tured in a silent auction. 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