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C2 YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, December 7, 2019 Dispatcher recognized for outstanding service East Oregonian PENDLETON — A vis- itor from outside the area expressed appreciation for the response from Umatilla County Sheriff’s Offi ce employee Eva Van Beek. An emergency dis- patcher, Van Beek was on the other end of the line when “Mrs. H” called 911 on Sept. 28 while staying at the Pendleton Red Lion. With her husband in the midst of a medical emergency, she was calmed by the profes- sionalism and compassion exhibited by Van Beek. The Contributed photo Rogers Toyota of Hermiston recently collected $965 to send to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. Rogers Toyota steers cancer research fundraiser East Oregonian HERMISTON — Rog- ers Toyota of Hermiston recently expressed thanks to everyone who contrib- uted to their recent “Drive for the Cure” month. With the support of the community, the local car dealership was able to send $965 to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer research. Rogers Toyota is committed to giv- ing back to the commu- nity, said General Manager Glenn Silaski. For more information about their giving efforts, call 541-567-6461 or search Facebook. For more about the American Cancer Soci- ety, go to www.cancer.org. woman sent an email to the UCSO, which led to Capt. Kathy Lieuallen publicly acknowledging Van Beek’s service. In addition, “Mrs. H” was concerned about her companion animal during the emergency. She was pleasantly surprised when the EMT said she could bring her dog in the ambu- lance. While her husband has a long road of recovery ahead of him, she said the situation was less stressful because of the actions and concern by local emergency personnel. MCSO employee fi nishes safety academy course East Oregonian SALEM — Daniel Thomas of the Morrow County Sheriff’s Offi ce recently completed Basic Police #BP393. The 16-week course included dozens of training areas, including emergency vehicle operations, cultural diversity, problem solving, community policing, elder abuse and drug recognition. Thomas and classmates in Basic Police Class 393 graduated Dec. 6 at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. Chief Rhonda Groshong of the Beaverton Police Depart- ment served as the guest speaker. The course was pre- sented by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. The program provides training to more than 25,000 students each year throughout Oregon and at the academy’s 235-acre campus in Salem. For more information, visit www.ore- gon.gov/dpsst. Athena restoration project cashes in with grants East Oregonian ATHENA — The Ath- ena Mainstreet Associa- tion received a recent boost from the F.J. Hodecker Family Fund, Carl J. and Alma Johnson Fund and Betty Lou Roberts Fund of the Oregon Commu- nity Foundation. The $30,000 grant will be used to help with the restoration of the Historic Stahl Building into a com- munity center. The funds are earmarked for the installation of two Ameri- cans with Disabilities Act accessible restrooms. A nonprofi t organiza- tion, the Athena Mainstreet Association was founded in 2013. Its mission is to revitalize Athena’s down- town area, said president April Vorhauer-Flatt. Efforts are focused on beautifying Main Street, encouraging economic vitality and providing ways for the community to build relationships. For more information, con- tact Vorhauer-Flatt at 541- 276-6007, 541-969-4811 or april.vorhauerfl att@gmail. com or search for Athena Mainstreet Association on Facebook. Nurseries association praises Merkley’s efforts East Oregonian Photo contributed by Emily Smith River Point Farms sold pink-labeled onion bags during the month of October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Hermiston-based farming operation contributed $16,000 to the Cancer Fund at CHI St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton. River Point Farms harvests donation for cancer fund East Oregonian UMATILLA COUNTY — Pro- ceeds from the sale of special pink-la- beled onion bags benefi ted CHI St. Anthony Hospital‘s Cancer Fund. Hermiston’s River Point Farms plowed through the effort during the month of October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month — rais- ing $16,000, which included gener- ous donations from employees, said St. Anthony employee Emily Smith. The Cancer Fund at the Pendleton hospital is used to support the Can- cer Clinic and includes direct patient assistance and program support for patients with various cancers. For more information about the Cancer Fund, including ways to give, contact Smith at 541-278- 2627 or emilysmith@chiwest.com or visit www.sahpendleton.org/en/ foundation. BIRTHS St. Anthony Hospital, Pendleton NOV. 27, 2019 BROOKS — Ashley M. Brooks and Wesley S. Brooks of Pendleton: a boy, Jaxx Xander Brooks. HOWLAND — Marisa Valente and Justin Howland of Pilot Rock: a girl, Delta Rae Howland. NOV. 29, 2019 BAHR — Cassidy D. Lemons and Matthew P. Bahr of Pendleton: a boy, Bryson Conner Bahr. KING — Maggie L. King and Mitchell L. King of Pilot Rock: twins, William Henry King (boy) and Charlotte Lynn King (girl). DEC. 1, 2019 MCALLISTER — Chelsey D. Parker and Bobby J. L. McAllis- ter of Pendleton: a boy, Ezra Paul McAllister. DEC. 2, 2019 CHRISTY — Brooke L. Christy and Michael F. Christy of Hermiston: a girl, Janice Jean-Ann Christy. HEARN — Alyssa L. Hearn and Charles L. Hearn of Pilot rock: a girl, Kathryn Bree Ann Hearn. Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston NOV. 25, 2019 BITHER — Becky Bither and Harry Bither of Hermiston: a boy, Tate Allan Bither. WARRICK — Mikayla L. Sparks and Austin J. Warrick of Irrigon: a boy, Creedence Jay Warrick. NOV. 28, 2019 RAMIREZ PEREZ — Martha Perez Ahilon and Martin Ramirez Matias of Hermiston: a girl, Genesis Esther Ramirez Perez. NOV. 29, 2019 HERRERA — Natasha L. Van Fossen and Manuel G. Herrera Jr. of Hermiston: a girl, Jasmine Arias Herrera. WILSONVILLE — A Friends of Nurseries award was recently presented to U.S. Sen. Jeff Merk- ley, D-Ore. The Oregon Association of Nurseries applauded the legislator’s efforts in securing federal funding for the money-sav- ing Smart Sprayer, which reduces the need for chem- icals in production. The Wilsonville-based association represents more than 700 wholesale grow- ers, retailers, landscapers and suppli- ers. It’s the second time Merkley has been recog- nized by the group. Merkley In all, the OAN honored nine state and fed- eral offi cials. The awards acknowledge their role in helping to protect the inter- ests of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. For more information about the association, visit www.oan. org. P et of the Week Sarge is a 3 yr old sweet boy who loves toys, going for walks, car rides, and treats. Sarge knows some commands likes to play fetch and his house trained. Would be better in a home with older children and only dog. 561 Pets Adopted in 2019! Visit Sarge at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store SARGE -megumi’s dog grooming- 541.276.6220 920 SW Frazer Ste. 105 Pendleton, OR 97801
