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C2 YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, August 24, 2019 Caledonian celebrates art projects East Oregonian ATHENA — A pair of metal art projects were recently installed at Athena City Park. The Umatilla County Cultural Coalition provided grant funding to the Athena Caledonian Games to cre- ate and install the pieces of work. Sue Friese, president of the Scottish heritage fes- tival, said the designs were created by Michelle Kirby, an Athena artist. They fea- ture the ever-present thistle, a national emblem of Scot- land, she said. The creation and installation of the two metal art projects were done by Brian Freels of Freels Fabrications. The pieces include the clan crest design, which is installed on the south end of the park’s pavilion building. Also, an archway welcomes guests as they walk into Ath- ena City Park from the Fifth Street parking lot. “It announces ‘Home of Caledonian,’ and indeed the original Umatilla County Caledonian Society Picnic and Games of 1899 were held in “Estes Grove,” thought to Photo contributed by Sue Friese An archway welcomes guests as they walk into Athena City Park. The Umatilla County Cultur- al Coalition provided grant funding for the project for Athena Caledonian Games. A metal art project for Athena Caledonian Games features the clan crest design, which is installed on the south end of Athena City Park’s pavilion building. be near present day Athena City Park,” Friese said. Caledonian, Friese said, is grateful to Freels and the val, held July 12-14. For more about Athena Caledonian Games, con- tact Friese at 541-566-3880, Photo contributed by Sue Friese Umatilla County Cultural Coalition for the sponsor- ship of the grant project, as well as the support of the city of Athena and the assis- tance of Athena City Crew. The projects were installed just prior to this year’s festi- athenacaledoniangames@ gmail.com, visit www.ath- enacaledonian.org or search Facebook. Hermiston women take off the pounds East Oregonian HERMISTON — A pair of local women were rec- ognized for meeting weight loss goals during Interna- tional Recognition Days with TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly). The July event was held in Portland and included first place winner Roma Hall of the Hermiston TOPS group as an Ore- gon state champion for los- ing 100 pounds. In addition, there were 18 chapter queen winners, including Lor- raine Nagel of the Hermis- ton TOPS group, who lost 61 pounds. Barbara Buck- walter said Nagel is now a KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). People interested in learning more about TOPS are invited to attend a meet- ing. The Hermiston group meets Tuesdays at Land- Photo contributed by Barbara Buckwalter Contributed photo Roma Hall of the Hermiston TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) group lost 100 pounds and placed first in her division during TOPS International Recognition Days in Portland. Lorraine Nagel of the Hermiston TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) group became a chap- ter queen for reaching a weight loss goal and is now a KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). mark Missionary Bap- tist Church, 125 E. Beech St. The weigh-in is from 8-8:30 a.m. and the meet- ing starts at 8:45 a.m. For more information, contact Buckwalter at 541-508-8668 or theotherbarb02@gmail. com. Photo contributed by Megan Olsen Jessi Edwards (178), left, and Shawn Lockwood (141) were the first gross and first net during the recent Big River Golf Course Ladies Club championship. Ladies club tees off with championships East Oregonian UMATILLA — The Big River Golf Course Ladies Club recently teed off for its championship. The club gross cham- pion was Jessi Edwards (178) and second gross was Sharla Barber (180). First net was Shawn Lock- wood (141) and second net Stacey Lerten (142). The ladies enjoyed a slice of weekend fun, which also included a potluck held afterward at Bev Miller‘s house. For more information about the club, contact Megan Olsen at 541-922- 3006 or megan@golfbi- griver.com. COMMUNITY CALENDAR SATURDAY, AUG. 24 MEN’S BREAKFAST, 8 a.m., Bethel Assembly of God Church, 1109 Airport Road, Pendleton. (541-276-7559) UMATILLA COUNTY POMONA GRANGE, 12:30 p.m., Columbia Grange Hall, 32339 Diagonal Road, Hermiston. Lunch will be fol- lowed by a meeting. (Tom or Doris 541-567-9742 or 541-567-8663) PENDLETON EAGLES STEAK AND LIVE MUSIC, 6-11:59 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pend- leton. Dinner from 6-8 p.m., music from 8 p.m. to mid- night. Members and guests welcome. (541-278-2828) SUNDAY, AUG. 25 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) UNION PACIFIC EMPLOY- EES CLUB, 1:30 p.m., Herm- iston VFW Hall, 45 W. Cherry, Hermiston. All UP employees, working or retired, welcome to attend. Bring a main dish or dessert and table service. (541-567-5260) PENDLETON ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEET- ING, 2 p.m., Pendleton Cen- ter for the Arts, 214 N. Main St., Pendleton. Harriet Isom will present her favorite art moments of the summer. Street tacos and refreshments will be served. New members welcome. (Roberta Lavadour 541-278-9201) WW.FRIENDS, 6 p.m., private residence, 511 N.W. Eighth St., Pendleton. Barbe- cue potluck. All widows and widowers welcome. (San- dra Nicassio 541-276-4708 or 541-969-2450) MONDAY, AUG. 26 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) NARFE OF HERMISTON, 12 p.m., Desert Lanes Bowl- ing Alley, 1545 N. First St., Hermiston. No-host lunch. All federal employees, retir- ees and spouses are welcome. (541-567-2648) 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) WESTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St., Weston. VFW POST NO. 922 SOCIAL, 6:30 p.m., Pendleton VFW Hall, 1221 S.E. Court Place, Pendleton. (541-278-2720) Tellefson family thanks community East Oregonian We would like to express our profound gratitude to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make the service at the Milton-Freewater Jr. Show Fairgrounds for Matt so very special. We have been humbled by all the love and respect they showed for him. They worked countless hours organizing, collecting the food, making the special decorations, setting up every- thing in the barn and pavil- ion, and providing support for our family at this difficult time. We also thank all those who donated the massive amount of food to be served at the celebration after. Until we can thank everyone indi- vidually, please know how much we appreciate and love all of you. The family of Matthew Tellefson Lane, Jess, Kemble, Alice, Myles, Lisa and family Milton-Freewater BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton AUG. 13, 2019 HARMON — Cheynne N. Zaharias and James E. Harmon of Umatilla: a girl, Callie Retta Mae Harmon. AUG. 14, 2019 WINTER — Michelle J. Winter and Matt P. Winter of Pendleton: a girl, Kennedy Jane Winter. AUG. 15, 2019 GUNDERSON — Meghan M. Gunder- son and Derek J. Gunderson of Heppner: a boy, Easton James Gunderson. AUG. 19, 2019 MCDOUGALL — Amber M. Morris and Mitch R. McDougall of Pendleton: a girl, Melody Renae McDougall. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston AUG. 17, 2019 SILVA HERNANDEZ — Isabel Her- nandez and Miguel Silva of Hermiston: a girl, Xiomara Yvette Silva Hernandez. VILLANUEVA MORALES — Maria Morales and Quirino Villanueva of Board- man: a girl, Emily Villanueva Morales. AUG. 19, 2019 SALAS — Chelsye L. Holland and Moi- ses Salas of Hermiston: a girl, Isabell Esther Rose Salas. P et of the Week Copper is a 1 year old neutered Retriever/Pit Mix. He is very sweet and loving to all ages of people. Does not mind other dogs (has not been tested with cats). Copper loves to play with balls will go fetch but needs training on bringing it back. Loves water in the pools. 377 Pets Adopted in 2019! Visit Copper at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store COPPER -megumi’s dog grooming- 541.276.6220 920 SW Frazer Ste. 105 Pendleton, OR 97801
