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C2 YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, August 10, 2019 Umatilla County receives achievement award East Oregonian Photo contributed by Ellen Wardell Local students learn about the Byrd Schoolhouse at Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton. Recent grants received by the Umatilla County Historical Society helps in supporting Heri- tage Adventures tours for fourth-grade students. Grants support Heritage Adventures tours PENDLETON — The Umatilla County His- torical Society recently received a boost for its Her- itage Adventures tours program. The Umatilla County Cultural Coalition pro- vided $1,700 and the Educa- tion Foundation of Pendle- ton gave $532. The money will be used to help offset the cost for area fourth-grad- ers to learn about the history of Umatilla County through tours at Heritage Station Museum. Ellen Wardell, the Her- itage Adventures tour coor- dinator, wrote both grants. During the museum vis- its, students are exposed to a variety of information, including about the found- ing and growth of local communities, how settlers claimed land using tim- ber cultures, what it was like attending a one-room schoolhouse, the history of wool in the area and how a milking and branding barn operated. Also, while stepping inside an actual caboose, participants learn about the history of the train depot and the career of a conduc- tor. In addition, hands-on experiences provide infor- mation about quilting and its history. And by touring an actual homestead, they Photo contributed by Susan Bower Umatilla County commissioners Bill Elfering, left, and John Shafer along with Susan Bower of Eastern Oregon Busi- ness Source accepted an achievement award July 14 at the National Association of Counties annual conference in Las Vegas. “Helping staff members build their skills is not only an important contribution to their current job, but also helps prepare them to take on additional responsibil- ities as our organization moves forward.” According to data pro- vided by Eastern Ore- gon Business Source, more than 95% of those employed by Umatilla County participated in the program in 2018. Results from the pro- gram’s implementation include a quicker ability to fill open positions with highly skilled candidates, more internal promo- tions to management posi- tions, dedicated training and coaching for aspiring supervisors and new man- agers, and increased qual- ity and quantity of appli- cants for open positions. For more information about the program, contact Murdock at george.mur- dock@umatillacounty.net. Photo contributed by Ellen Wardell Students hang out at the Fix Cabin at Heritage Station Muse- um in Pendleton. Heritage Adventures tours for fourth-grade students recently received support from grants awarded to the Umatilla County Historical Society. learn about life in the area for new immigrants. Kari Brooks, historical society executive director, said the program is import- ant to area fourth-graders, as their social studies class curriculum includes a focus on the Oregon Trail and Oregon state history. The mission of the Uma- tilla County Coalition is to represent and support arts, heritage and humanities in Umatilla County. Also, the coalition is responsible for carrying out the goals of the Umatilla County Cul- tural Plan. The Education Foundation of Pendleton encourages and supports curriculum enrichment, supplemental learning experiences and other proj- ects that benefit students in the Pendleton School Dis- trict. Through its work, the foundation promotes pub- lic awareness and seeks to increase community sup- port for its schools. For more information about Heritage Station Museum and its programs, contact Brooks at director@ heritagestationmuseum.org, 541-276-0012 or visit www. heritagestationmuseum.org. Caledonian Games updates winner results ATHENA — The win- ners of several activities held during Athena Caledonian Games have been updated. Celebrating all things Scot- tish, the July 12-14 event was held in and around Ath- ena City Park. •Horseshoe tourna- ment, Saturday singles: Kris Powaukee, Paula Powaukee. •Piping competition: Suzie Reitz, chairman of Caledonian Piping Compe- tition reported: Grade 4, slow air: John Blunt of Spokane, who also won adult category, 2/4 march; Grade 2, Strathspey/ Reel: Pendra Ogilvie of Pendleton, who also won Grade 2, Jig, the ama- teur-piobaireachd and the LAS VEGAS — Repre- sentatives from Umatilla County recently returned from Las Vegas with an achievement award from the National Association of Counties. The award, which was announced in June, was for the county’s professional development program. Umatilla County commis- sioners Bill Elfering and John Shafer along with Susan Bower of Eastern Oregon Business Source accepted the award during the July 14 awards lun- cheon at NACo’s annual conference in Las Vegas. Bower was the program consultant for the project. The county launched its professional development program in the spring of 2014. It features leadership development, succession planning and employee engagement. The program encourages employees to focus on their own personal professional growth. “A strong program of professional development is the foundation upon which an exceptional organiza- tion is built,” said commis- sioner George Murdock. piping aggregate. •Parade results, Bagpipe Band: Boise Highland- ers; Business: Athena Auto Parts; Cars & Wheels, indi- vidual: “Dedicated to my Parents” by George White of Milton-Freewater; Cars & Wheels, group: Zim- merman Auto of Athena; Clan/clan association: Clan McBean of Milton-Free- water; Equestrian, group: Pendleton Round-Up directors; Equestrian, indi- vidual: Jill Perrine of Ath- ena; Marching unit: Pend- leton VFW Post 922; Non-profit/service group: Inland Northwest Musi- cians of Hermiston; Novelty award: 4-H Pooper Scoo- pers of Athena; Royal court, equestrian: Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days; Royal court, non-eques- trian: Happy Canyon prin- cesses; and the newly-estab- lished category, Uniquely Athena: Athena Public Library. For more information about Athena Caledonian Games, contact president Sue Friese at athenacale- doniangames@gmail.com, 541-566-3880, search Face- book or visit www.ath- enacaledonian.org. ——— NOTE: Partial inaccurate information was previously submitted by Athena Cale- donian Games organizers, which was published Satur- day, July 27 on Page C2 of Your EO News, “Caledonian Games announces winners.” BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton JULY 30, 2019 AMEZCUA BUSCHKE — Kelly Bus- chke and Roberto Amezcua Cruz of Hermis- ton: a boy, Brett Ismael Amezcua Buschke. JOHNSTON — Nakiska M. Johnston and Isaiah D. Johnston of Pendleton: a girl, McKinley Grace Johnston. JULY 31, 2019 BEVIS — Melanie Manuel and Jesse Bevis: a girl, Xaslú Annison Bevis. AUG. 1, 2019 WOODS — Nicole G. L. Whiskeyjack and Charles J. Woods III of Pendleton: a boy, Azlan Thor Woods. AUG. 2, 2019 GARCIA — Alicia R. Ciriano and Tristen J. Garcia of Pendleton: a girl, Qaixelynn Mon- ica-Rose Garcia. AUG. 3, 2019 LEPP — Alysha K. Kitchin and Mikel D.L. A. Lepp of Pendleton: a boy, Björn Don- ald Lee Allen Lepp. AUG. 4, 2019 SANDOVAL-MARTINEZ — Irma L. Martinez and Saulo E. Sandoval Pinto of Board- man: a boy, Adam Esaú Sandoval-Martinez. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston JULY 30, 2019 RODRIGUEZ BARRERA — Silvia Barrera Madrigal and Juan Rodriguez Gar- cia Jr. of Boardman: a girl, Itzel Rodriguez Barrera. AUG. 2, 2019 NAILLON — McKinsay L. Naillon and Austin L. Naillon of Hermiston: a girl, Elliana Grace Naillon. AUG. 6, 2019 SILVA — Maria E. Ryan and Rogelio Silva Jr. of Hermiston: a girl, Marisela Anas- tasia Silva. Photo contributed by Lori Harkenrider Aasrud Members of the Hermiston High School class of 1974 held its 45-year reunion July 26-27. Pictured are (back): Sonny Liebe, Bill Reuter, Bruce Hall, Robin Conboy, Paul Burns, Wil Phinney, Mark Davis, Jeff Newman, Randy Lemmon, Bob Thomas; (middle): Rosie Rodri- guez Whiteley, Susan Bennett Parks, Tricia Barnes Murphy, Sharon Louthan Hayes, Glynis Gettman Newman, Ed Snyder, Lori Harkenrider Aasrud, Cathy Pettey Zinter, Suzie Arnold Stacey, David Trump, Mike Castellaw, Tom Themelis, Bill Reed, Jackie Brangham Myers, Bob Mullay, Steve Carper, Mark Ainslie, Rick Jewett, Joe Faretta; (kneeling): Bruce Wilcox, David Raines, Guy Brown, Jim Stout, Ronna Seavey, Sharla Grover Dance. HHS class of ’74 enjoys reunion gatherings HERMISTON — Bull- dogs from the Hermiston High School class of 1974 recently gathering to cele- brate 45 years since turn- ing the tassel. The July 26-27 event including an informal meet-and-greet and a pot- luck meal and time of visi- tation. According to Bruce Wilcox, who served on the reunion committee, Susan Bennett Parks traveled more than 1,600 miles, which was the furthest dis- tance to attend the gather- ing. Wilcox said Parks and her husband live in Nash, Oklahoma. “Fun times were had while reconnecting with those in attendance,” Wil- cox said. For more information about the class of ‘74, join the Facebook group “HHS Classmates 1974 on Face- book” or call Wilcox at 541-567-9027. Basic police class graduates from academy East Oregonian SALEM — A member of the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office was among the recent graduates from the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. Tyler Williams and his classmates in the Basic Police Class 390 partici- pated in a 16-week course through the Oregon Depart- ment of Public Safety Stan- dards and Training. Topics covered during the sessions included emergency vehicle operations, ethics, firearms, problem solving, commu- nity policing, drug recogni- tion and more. Chief Ken Rueben of the Philomath Police Depart- ment was the guest speaker. A public reception followed the ceremony. The Oregon DPSST pro- vides training to more than 25,000 students each year. Its innovative programs are nationally recognized. For more information, visit www.oregon.gov/dpsst. P et of the Week Dally is a 5 year old spayed Yellow Lab. She is super friendly with a lot of energy. Dally will chase a ball for hours and needs an active family. She does well with other dog’s and learning to be a roommate with a cat in her foster home 350 Pets Adopted in 2019! Visit Dally at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store DALLY -megumi’s dog grooming- 541.276.6220 920 SW Frazer Ste. 105 Pendleton, OR 97801
