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Umatilla Eagles Busy Supporting Community With Multiple Programs

    The Umatilla Fraternal Order of the Eagles #4491 has had a busy start to the new school year.  Members of the organization have fanned out all over the North Lake County community in recent weeks, providing supplies and cash donations to schools and youth organizations as part of the group’s ongoing community support program.
    The 4491 Eagle Riders kicked off the fall campaign by delivering a total of 96 backpacks to schools for use by children in need.  Umatilla Elementary, Umatilla Middle, Umatilla High, Altoona School, and Spring Creek Charter all received donations, with each school receiving nearly 20 backpacks each. 
    On Saturday, members of the Eagles could be found at John Westervelt Field at Umatilla High School, where they were presenting a $1,200 donation to the Umatilla Pop Warner cheerleading program to support the purchase of new uniforms for cheerleaders.
    The Umatilla Eagles operate out of their club-owned facility on Maxwell Road, behind the Save-A-Lot Plaza. In existence for 20 years locally, the club has a rich history of donating to a variety of community organizations and fundraisers, and earlier this year provided the seed money for the City of Umatilla’s efforts to purchase a dog for the police force.  To learn more about the organization, visit the club at 835 Maxwell Road.