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C2 YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, September 7, 2019 Translator district tunes in with Wildhorse grant East Oregonian LA GRANDE — The Blue Mountain Trans- lator District recently expressed appreciation for a grant it received from the Wildhorse Foundation. The money will be used to invest in com- petitive upgrades newly authorized by the Oregon Legislature. Senate Bill 394 authorizes BMTD to insert emergency alerts generated by local author- ities into TV signals broadcast in Union and Baker counties. The grant will help with the pur- chase of equipment com- patible with the emer- gency alerts generated by Union County. Executive director Alex McHaddad said translator districts have an important role in deliver- ing local news and infor- mation to outlying areas. The legislation, he said, allows BMTD to work with stations in Portland and Boise to ensure that their viewers in North- east Oregon are alerted to local emergencies. “We are extremely grateful to Wildhorse Foundation for partner- ing with us to contrib- ute to the public safety infrastructure of Union County,” McHaddad said. Formed in 1978 as a nonprofit government municipal special district, the translator district’s purpose is to bring signals and rebroadcast to Baker and Union counties. Its mission is to deliver the best antenna TV to its members, McHaddad said. For more informa- tion, visit www.bmtd.org. The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation hon- ors its tribal traditions by sharing and giving back to the community. The Wildhorse Foundation manages charitable giv- ing, including disburs- ing quarterly grants. The board considers applica- tions in the areas of pub- lic health and safety, education, the arts, his- toric preservation, gam- bling addiction services, salmon restoration, envi- ronmental protection and cultural activities. The next grant dead- line is Tuesday, Oct. 1 by 5 p.m. For more infor- mation or to apply, visit www.thewildhorsefoun- dation.com. For questions, contact 541-966-1628 or foundation@wildhorsere- sort.com. Local officers graduate from safety academy East Oregonian SALEM — A pair of local police officers grad- uated with the 391st Basic Police Class. Benjamin Carleton of the Pendleton Police Department and Nicholas Lemmon of the Umatilla Police Department com- pleted the 16-week Ore- gon Department of Pub- lic Safety Standards and Training course. A grad- uation ceremony was held Sept. 6 at the Oregon Pub- lic Safety Academy in Salem. Chief Robin Sells of the Gresham Police Department served as the special speaker. Topics covered during the course included prob- lem solving, ethics, com- munity policing, elder abuse, drug recognition and more. Eriks Gab- liks serves as the direc- tor of the academy, which is nationally recognized for its innovative training programs. For more information, visit www.oregon.gov/ dpsst. Contributed by Lukes Photos American Legion Post 37 reenacted the iconic image of the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima on its float during the Umatilla County Fair parade. American Legion features strong showing with fair float East Oregonian HERMISTON — A reenactment of the iconic image of United States Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima during World War II garnered the sweep- stakes award — deemed the best overall entry — during the Umatilla County Fair parade. Presented by Herm- iston American Legion Post 37, the group also won the float division. A total of 120 parade entries lined the streets during the Aug. 3 event. Other entries recognized by judges included Hermiston Drug & Gift (fair theme, ”Strong Roots & Cow- boy Boots!”), Hermiston Marching Band (band & music), Gem Cheer Royals (dance), The Glory Rides of Oregon (equestrian), D&R Towing (motorized), Herm- iston District 3 11-U Base- ball Champions (non-float) and Columbia County Fair (royalty). For those who hav- en’t received their ribbons/ plaques, they can be picked up at the fair office, located at Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road, Hermiston. It’s open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For questions, call 541-567-6121. St. Anthony treats affiliates to party East Oregonian Photo contributed by Karen Fulbright Organizers prepare for the Rocky Ridge Quilt Show, held Aug. 17 at the White Eagle Grange Hall, near Pilot Rock. Rocky Ridge Quilters celebrate successful show East Oregonian PILOT ROCK — The Rocky Ridge Quilters expressed appreciation to all their friends, family and those in the community who have been following their journey. Karen Fulbright said each year they attempt to create a little big bigger and better quilt show. With a theme of “Dream, Cre- ate, Inspire,” the event’s third year was Aug. 17 at the White Eagle Grange Hall. Donations of cash or non-perishable food items were accepted for admis- sion, with proceeds going to the Pilot Rock Food Pantry. Fulbright said they espe- cially appreciated the quilt display frames donated by Pendleton’s Krazy Horse Quilters. In addition, she gave a shout-out to quilt ambassador Alma Day and special thanks to Sha- ron Coiner Lindsay and Photo contributed by Noemi Wiseman Some of those in attendance at the St. Anthony Hospital Employee and Affiliate Party paused for a photo (back): Whitney Paul, medical assistant at the St. Anthony Hospi- tal Clinic and Lisa Gallaher, of St. Anthony Human Resourc- es Department. (second row): Tierny Lehneis, Interpath Laboratory, Harry Geller, CEO of St. Anthony Hospital and Shannon McCreadie, Interpath Laboratory. (front): Noemi Wiseman, Interpath Laboratory. The Aug. 24 event was held at Roy Raley Park in Pendleton. PENDLETON — Food and fun was plenti- ful as St. Anthony Hospi- tal recently celebrated its annual Employee and Affil- iate Party. The Aug. 24 event was held at Roy Raley Park in Pendleton, said Noemi Wiseman, who works at Interpath Laboratory in Pendleton. People got their fill from three food trucks — The Salty Pepper, Murray’s Rustic Pies and Filipino Cuisino. In addi- tion, live music filled the air. Also, children’s activ- ities included a bouncy house, face painting and enjoying cotton candy. “It was a great time and an opportunity to visit with one another,” Wiseman said. P et of Photo contributed by Karen Fulbright A variety of quilts were on display during the Aug. 17 Rocky Ridge Quilt Show at the White Eagle Grange Hall. Malou Scott-Quekett for their contributions to the show’s “Heritage Display and Treadle Demo.” “RRQ is committed to serving the local commu- nity and using our skills for the greater good,” Fulbright said.” Of course we have a lot of laughter, friendship and love filling up the large space.” People of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join the quilt group. They gather for a time of fellow- ship and quilting, and con- tribute and work on a vari- ety of community service projects. For more informa- tion, contact Fulbright at karenmarlenefulbright@ gmail.com, 541-969-6981 or search Facebook for “Rocky Ridge Quilters.” BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton AUG. 30, 2019 TAYLOR — Erin Thompson and Aus- tin Taylor of Pendleton: a boy, Carlyle Wil- liam Taylor. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston AUG. 31, 2019 ADAIR — Bethany S. Adair and John R. Adair of Hermiston: a boy, Cameron James Adair. the Week Millie is a 3 year old Chihuahua/Mix. She likes to go for walks, (needs a bit more leash training), house trained, great dog for someone who likes to go for long walks 392 Pets Adopted in 2019! Visit Millie at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store MILLIE -megumi’s dog grooming- 541.276.6220 920 SW Frazer Ste. 105 Pendleton, OR 97801