UEC helps save up to 63 lives through Employee Blood Drive

Lisa McMeen, Vice President of Administration at UEC waits her required rest period after donating blood at the cooperative-sponsored event on March 15

Hermiston, Ore.- Twenty-one participants generously donated blood at a blood drive sponsored by Umatilla Electric Cooperative on Mar. 15. The blood drive took place at the co-operative’s headquarters and exceeded the American Red Cross’ goal for the event. The donations accepted at the event have the potential to save up to 63 lives.

“We are so proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host these blood drives,” says Weston Putman, Manager of Public Relations for UEC, “we are thrilled to offer a convenient location for our employees and community members to donate for such an important cause.”

Heather Farnworth, Account Manager for the American Red Cross considered the event a success and shared, “We are here to save lives, but also to provide a great donor and sponsor experience.”

Boardman Park to host three Easter Egg hunts

Boardman Park & Recreation will be hosting two Easter Egg Hunts for double the fun!

The Underwater Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 8th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boardman Pool and Recreation Center. This annual event has youth ages 17 and younger plunge into the pool in search of their eggs. Find the special egg and get an Easter Basket donated by Banner Bank!

In addition, the pool and recreation center will be offering an Accessible Egg Hunt for individuals of all ages with disabilities. All eggs will be floating in the shallow end of the pool. The pool is ADA-acces- sible with a chair lift and extra lifeguarding staff will be available to assist. The cost is $5 per person and pre-registration is required. Register online at teamsideline.com/boardmanor.

The Boardman Marina Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 8 th at 10 a.m. This FREE event is for toddlers to 12-year-olds, no pre-registration is required. Find the golden egg and win a prize! Our own Boardman firefighters will sound the starting siren promptly at 10 a.m. but you’ll want to get there early because when that siren goes off the eggs will disappear fast! Bring your own basket or bag and be sure to get a photo with the Easter Bunny!