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B2 YOUR EO NEWS East Oregonian Saturday, March 21, 2020 Arts Commission disburses grants East Oregonian SALEM — A trio of local arts-related nonprofit organizations were among the recipients to receive operating support grants from the Oregon Arts Commission. Across the state, there were 138 arts organiza- tions that received a share of more than $1.1 million. The individual grants, which were available to nonprofit organizations with budgets of more than $150,000, ranged from $3,114 to $29,924. Area organizations receiv- ing funding, which was announced in late January, include: • Arts Council of Pend- leton, Pendleton: $11,717 • Crow’s Shadow Insti- tute of the Arts, Mission: $5,818 • Oregon East Sym- phony, Pendleton: $3,114 In addition, regional entities receiving fund- ing include, Fishtrap Inc. (Enterprise, $7,448); Jose- phy Center for Arts and Culture (Joseph, $3,114); Crossroads Creative and Performing Arts Cen- ter (Baker City, $4,278); Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council (La Grande, $3,114); Columbia Arts (Hood River, $7,092); and Four Rivers Cultural Center (Ontario, $7,057). East Oregonian Contributed photo Zach Banks, right, conducts a spring 2019 rehearsal of the Oregon East Symphony Youth Orchestra. The symphony was among several arts-related nonprofit organizations in the area that received operating support grants from the Oregon Arts Commission. “We often hear that these are the most import- ant grants we award,” said Anne Taylor, Arts Com- mission chair. “They alleviate some of the economic pressure and allow Oregon arts organi- zations to focus on their missions.” In addition, the Arts Commission announced in late February recipients of the Arts Build Com- munities grants. Fish- trap received $7,000 for its Big Read program that celebrates literature, and the Josephy Center was awarded $5,868 to support “Women Celebrate 100 Years of Voting & Art,” a multi-disciplinary six- week celebration of women through art. The Oregon Arts Com- mission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon Legisla- ture and with federal funds from the National Endow- ment for the Arts, as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. For more information, contact Carrie Kikel at 503-986-0081, carrie. kikel@oregon.gov or visit www.oregonartscommis- sion.org. St Patrick’s Day parade takes a shortened route East Oregonian Contributed photo Lucy and Brucy O’French were a featured float during the St. Patrick’s Parade March 14 at Willow Creek Terrace Assisted Living in Heppner. HEPPNER — Don- ning festive green attire, Raymond and Norma French were still able to serve as grand marshals of the St. Patrick’s parade in Heppner — just a smaller, indoor version. Although Willow Creek Terrace Assisted Living Facility is closed to visitors, staff coordi- nated the afternoon activ- ity Saturday, March 14 to help celebrate St. Pat- rick’s Day. They filmed it on Facebook Live for oth- ers to enjoy. Festive music played as several facil- ity staff and the Frenches strolled past resident rooms. “The spirit of the cel- ebration of St. Patrick’s Day is alive and well,” said Rita Van Schoiack on the video post. Karen Wolff, who posted a link of the video to her Facebook page, said after being restricted to their rooms, the residents were ready to celebrate. She also noted that her mother, Marjorie Gor- ham, provided Norma with some of her daffodils. As of Wednesday after- noon, the video had been viewed nearly 3,200 times. Haddad-Hamblin East Oregonian WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Kaitlynne Jen- sen, a 2019 McLough- lin High School gradu- ate, was part of an effort to expand civil rights edu- cation in local schools through Whitman Teaches the Movement. The effort is part of a partnership between Whitman College and Contributed photo Thomas McKay Hamblin and Nicole Renee Haddad. BIRTHS ST. ANTHONY HOSPITAL, PENDLETON MARCH 9, 2020 LINHART— Megan D. Linhart and Wes- ley W. Linhart of Pendleton: a boy, Monty William Linhart. MARCH 10, 2020 POWELL — Anevay Kimball and Bran- don Powell of Hermiston: a girl, Sora Marie Powell. MARCH 11, 2020 ALBITRE — Lea E. Allison and Jacob P. Albitre of Pendleton: a girl, Lilith Charlotte Albitre. MARCH 12, 2020 SANDS — Rachel Montee of Uma- tilla and Ryan Sands of Irrigon: a boy, Colt Bradley-Alan Sands. MARCH 16, 2020 MORTON — Jane L. Morton and Justin LA GRANDE — First- year honor students at East- ern Oregon University recently nominated 21 edu- cators from from across Oregon, Idaho and Wash- ington to receive recogni- tion as Inspirational High School Teachers for 2020. Freshmen who main- tained dean’s list standing during the fall term 2019 recommended a high school teacher who influenced them on the road to higher education and academic excellence. EOU presents the awards annually in rec- ognition of outstanding high school teachers who encour- age and represent the impor- tance of higher education to their students. Locally, six 2019 gradu- ates from schools in the area recommended six of their high school instructors: • Giliana Adams: rec- ommended Stu Clem, who teaches history and lead- ership at Pendleton High School. • Samuel Carlson: Rory Simpson, who teaches gov- ernment at Griswold High School in Helix. • Joseph O’Brien: Mad- ison Hynes, who teaches agriculture and math at Riv- erside Jr./Sr. High School in Boardman. At Hermiston High School, three instructors received recommendations from graduates, including: • Andrew James: rec- ommended Jason Lambert, who teaches mathematics; • Jennifer Fuentes: Aaron Davis, who teaches AP government; • Michelle West: Zyan Silver, who teaches physical science. For more information, contact Molly Burke, exec- utive assistant to vice presi- dent for Student Affairs, at 541-962-3058 or mburke@ eou.edu. Mac-Hi graduate shares effort to expand education about civil rights ENGAGEMENT Nicole Renee Haddad and Thomas McKay Ham- blin are engaged. Nicole is the daughter of John and Robin Haddad of Hender- son, Nevada. Thomas is the son of Kevin and Lynne Hamblin of Hermiston. Both Nicole and Thomas are 2017 graduates of Uni- versity of Nevada, Reno. Both are employed by Nevada Department of Wildlife in Henderson, Nevada. The wedding will be March 28, 2020, in Zion National Park, Utah. A wed- ding reception will be held in Hermiston on Saturday, June 20 from 3-8 p.m. in Scott and Melissa Purswell’s yard. Local graduates nominate teachers who inspired them R. Morton of Pendleton: a boy, Benjamin Paul Morton. GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, HERMISTON MARCH 6, 2020 ADAMS — Caitlyn Adams and Quinton Adams of Hermiston: a girl, Emberlee Rose Charmain Adams. MARCH 10, 2020 AMEZCUA DIAS — Veronica Dias Tor- res and Jesus Amezcua Mateo of Hermis- ton: twin girls, Anabel Amezcua Dias and Isabel Amezcua Dias. MARCH 15, 2020 CARDONA GOMEZ — Viviana Gomez Ordonez and Martin Cardona Ordonez of Hermiston: a boy, Franklyn Cardona Gomez. Walla Walla Pub- lic Schools, said Gil- lian Frew, Whitman media relations strate- gist. Founded in 2011, the yearly program coordi- nates student volunteers from the college, who go to local schools to lead conversations about civil rights and social justice. The Whitman College volunteers taught in kin- dergarten through 12th grade classrooms after attending training ses- sions to prepare for their roles as educators. The curriculum included les- sons about Ruby Bridges, Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King Jr.‘s famous “Letter from Bir- mingham Jail.” For more information, contact Frew at 509-527- 5156 or frewga@whitman. edu. P et of the Week Harper came into Paws as a stray, she is 1-2 years old. Up to date on shots, friendly does great on a leash and is house trained. Does not mind other dogs, (do not know about cats). 105 Pets Adopted in 2020! Visit Harper at the Pioneer Humane Society/Paws Tues - Sat • Noon - 4pm 517 SE 3rd ST, Pendleton 541-276-0181 Check out the PAWSABILITY Thrift Store HARPER -megumi’s dog grooming- 541.276.6220 920 SW Frazer Ste. 105 Pendleton, OR 97801
