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Governor Kulongoski welcomes ZeaChem to Boardman
Governor Ted Kulongoski, ZeaChem President & CEO Jim Imbler and US Senator Ron Wyden officially start construction at the Port of Morrow site of the Boardman Biorefinery. Photo by Matt Kegler Lots of dignitaries were in Boardman June 2nd for the ceremonies beginning construction of ZeaChem, Inc.’s Boardman Biorefinery located at the Port of Morrow. Governor Ted Kulongoski, US Senator Ron Wyden, State Representative Greg
Smith along with representatives from the US Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency joined local folk for the occasion. ZeaChem is building the cellulosic ethanol 250,000 gallon capacity test plant which will cost ap-
proximately $73 million. The funding will come from a $25 million grant from the American Recovery and Investment Act, $10 million from Oregon Business Energy Tax Credits and remaining money from private investors. This “test” plant for cellulosebased ethanol will not be big enough to be economically feasible for commercial production, but will test this unusual process out of the lab environment. The same bacteria found in a termite is used to break down cellulose (plant fiber) into acetic acid, which can be made into ethanol. ZeaChem has a contract with GreenWood Resources to provide wood chips for this process. After welcoming ceremonies and a catered lunch, two buses transported guests to the 25,000 acre GreenWood poplar “forest” located along I-84 for a tour. Although GreenWood is growing poplars up to 12 years of age, the ZeaChem process will use 2- to 3year old trees for their process. A New Holland harvester which cuts and chews up the trees up to six inches in diameter was displayed. This $500,000 machine was specially manufactured in Belgium for harvesting trees for chips, and the size of the chips can be determined
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for ZeaChem. Co-founder Dan Verser stated that “It takes one ton of 100% dry matter wood chips to be converted into 100 gallons of ethanol.” Will this process lead to a commercial biorefinery in the future? Co-founder Tim Eggeman says “This is not the end of my dreams, but the start.”
GreenWood Resources employee Luke Maynard and New Holland representative Dave Wagner display the $500,000 chopper that turns trees into chips for use in the ZeaChem Boardman Biorefinery.
Music in the Parks 2010 FREE PUBLIC CONCERTS AT BOARDMAN & IRRIGON MARINA PARKS
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by the machine to be shredded up to 1 1/2” in size. GreenWood has a sawmill located within the tree farm for processing larger trees into usable lumber. GreenWood Irrigation Manager Luke Maynard said the farm plans to regrow the tree stumps after harvest. The harvester can then “eat up” the bushy growth into chips
A 10-event series of FREE outdoor concerts on the banks of theColumbia River. Begins in Boardman, Oregon, at 7 pm Monday, June 14. The performances will rotate between the Boardman and Irrigon Marina Parks and offer a variety of musical experiences:
Monday, July 5 Monday, July 12 Monday, July 19 Monday, July 26
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98% Angels “Honoring our Veterans” Skweez the Weezle & Celtic Dancers Funding: Mo. Co. Unified an Daire Irish Dancers Recreation Dist & Portland Roy Dodd’s Tribute to Elvis Barbara Nelson & Dance Unlimited
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Community Calendar July, 2010 1&15 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 Boardman City Council - (1st & 3rd Tuesday each month) Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:00-6:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman 2 Storyhour (most Fridays) Oregon Trail Library Boardman @10:45 4 4th of July Celebration at the Boardman Marina Park 5 Morrow County Veterans Service Officer (each Monday & Thursday) 8:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 290 NE Main, Irrigon, Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Boardman Fire Corps monthly meeting at the fire station, 300 SW Wilson Lane, Boardman at 6:00 pm. Music in the Parks, Irrigon Marina, 7 pm 6 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon, Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Greenfield Grange Pinochle (each Tuesday) - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Grange Women meeting 2:00 pm, in the home of Hazel Miller, 111 NW Boardman Ave. 7 Morrow County Fair Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. Heppner Fairgrounds Office. 8 Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Meeting, (2nd Thursday of each month) Fire Hall 300 SW Wilson Lane. @1:00 pm Columbia River Harvesters meeting (2nd Thursday each month) at The Greenfield Grange, Boardman, 7 pm 12 Community Womens Club (2nd Monday) 7:00 pm Gardening Friends meets (2nd Monday each month) 2 pm at Margie Parks home, call 481-9457 for directions Greenfield Grange Meeting (2nd Monday) 6:30 pm, Boardman Grange Music in the Parks, Boardman Marina 7 pm 19 Music in the Parks, Irrigon Marina, 7 pm 21 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Port of Morrow 25 Clean up day at the Morrow County Fair grounds @ 2:00 pm 26 Music in the Parks, Boardman Marina 7 pm 27 Boardman Park & Rec District Board Meeting, Park Office, #1 West Marine Drive @ 7:30 pm
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RHS grad to compete in National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming A Riverside alumnus from this year’s graduating class is already making a name for himself in a big way. After attending the qualifying High School Rodeo State Finals in Prineville the middle of June and placing fourth in bullriding, this qualified Nick Armstrong to attend the world’s largest rodeo, the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyoming in July. Nick, who is the grandson of Susan Stanhope and Nick McLachlan of Boardman, was a good all around athlete during high school. “Two years ago I started riding bulls after participating in junior rodeos riding broncs,” says Nick. He built his own mechanical bull and also rode practice bulls whenever he could. Last year Nick rode 120 live bulls. He works weekdays from 9-6 at Tredit Tire in Boardman, and then hits the road for weekend rodeoing. “I’ve been to McMinnville, Astoria, Baker City and Prineville since I graduated,” he continued. That participation put him in the top 25 and qualified Nick to attend the State Finals in Prineville. At the State Tournament, he started in the position of 9th in the state. “I didn’t think I had a chance, but it worked out good for me. The right people fell off and I slipped in to fourth place, which sends me to Wyoming.” Winning the fourth place at Prineville gave Nick a $500 schol-
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Nick Armstrong arship towards college. He’s hoping to win more at the National Finals so he can attend Blue Mt. Community College and study agricultural business. He wants to be part of BMCC’s outstanding rodeo program. Some of the prizes at National Finals are: $350,000 in college scholarships, $250,000 in prizes and of course bragging rights to the National High School Rodeo championship. Grandpa and grandma are planning to attend the National Finals and will take their trailer to stay in. Friends Zach Boehmer, who qualified in saddle bronc and Nick’s assistant Travis Pecallotto, (who helps with Nick’s equipment and pulls the rope when Nick is riding) will also travel with them to Wyoming.
“I am going to represent Boardman, Morrow County and the state of Oregon,” says Nick. He is hoping for some local sponsorships to help him with his expenses on his trip to the Nationals. Since he an “independent”, that is not a member of a sanctioned rodeo team, he doesn’t have any corporate sponsorships yet. By qualifying for Nationals, Nick has received a special rodeo jacket on which anyone sponsoring him would have a logo or name embroidered. “I’d like to meet personally with anyone who is interested in helping me,” says Nick. He can be reached at 541/481-4281 or mailing address: 78256 Peters Road, Boardman, OR 97818. “I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me along the way, especially my Grandma and Grandpa,” says Nick.
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Alternative health care procedure, Auricular Reflexology offered Auriculotherapy is an alternative health care procedure in which stimulation of the auricle (outer ear) is utilized to alleviate health conditions in other parts of the body. While originally based upon the ancient Chinese practices of acupuncture, the correspondence of specific parts of the body to specific parts of the ear was first developed in France. It is this integrated system of Chinese and Western practices of auricular acupuncture which is used. EARS 2 R HEALTH © Alternative Healthstyles™ utilizes principles gathered from ancient and modern texts, authors, and resources. The Auricular (outer ear) Reflexology is non-invasive and safe. They believe stimulating specific points on the ear strengthens the functions of the body’s organs, muscles and bones to do their job more effectively. The body is
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restored to optimum health and balance while problems are corrected. Success is restoration of the body’s balance and harmony. Tina Mills of Carlton, Oregon became interested in this procedure as a treatment for her son, who suffered from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and poor kidney function. They found relief from the ADHD and improved kidney function, too. This encouraged Tina to attend school to learn Tina Mills stimulates the ear points on her the procedures. She mother Aldine Schooley’s ears before the also talked her mother, beads are applied with tape. Aldine Schooley into a companion course at the schooling. They continue treated are weight loss, alcohol or to take classes even though they nicotine addiction, headache, innow attend to clients two days somnia, arthritis, eye problems, each week in Hermiston. with pain being the usual sympThe therapist first stimulates the tom treated. Their charge for treatvarious points on the outer ear, and ments is $25 each. then a titanium bead (the size of a The therapists are in Hermiston mustard seed) is applied with tape Wednesday and Thursday of each to the specific points on the ear week. Those interested in more inwhich corresponds to the health formation regarding this alternative issue being addressed. These health treatment can call for an apbeads usually remain in place for a pointment: 503/550-7183 (Tina), week or so and are all removed at 503/330-5088 (Aldine), or check least 8 hours before the next treat- their website: ment. Some of the issues being www.DoingEars.com.
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Thank you Boardman!!
Natasha Rockwell prepares for your yard sale. The first annual Boardman Relay for Life Yard Sale was a HIT! Your local team “Lovin Life” raised over $700 for the fight against cancer. Although the weather tried to discourage even the most determined of yard salers, the Boardman community persevered. Showing that come rain or shine the fight against cancer is worth it. Several people from the community opened their closets and garages to donate items for the effort. While others used their ability to see value in those donations and make generous purchases. I would like to thank NAPA Auto Parts of Boardman for letting us use their parking lot. I would also like to thank all of the people and businesses that helped either by donation, purchases or volunteering. I
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couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help, big and small. Its times like these when I have the opportunity to show others why I love Boardman so much. I know that this is a community that can pull together when needed and is always ready to embrace a worthy cause. Thank you. Hermiston Relay for Life 2010! The Relay for Life started at 6pm with the torch relay and opening ceremonies. One of our local High School graduates, Evelyn Garcia sang “My Heart Will Go On” and promptly moved the crowd to tears while reminding us all why we do what we do for cancer research. As the night went on the walkers where entertained with a variety of performances. Everything from Karate to dancing to Karaoke. Anything to keep you awake thru the night. We also had a bouncy house
for the kids, a silent auction and various team booths with raffle items. The survivor lap was inspirational and moving. Walking the luminary lap and looking at all the luminary bags that had been decorated to represent friends and loved ones who have battled cancer is really something everyone should see for themselves. It’s quite moving. My son enjoys pointing out the bags his brothers and sister have decorated for him. The teams also had competition laps to entertain us. We had cardboard box creations, (my favorite was the three foot cardboard Ipod) we had a dress as your favorite superhero lap, a “Twilight” lap (there where vampires lurking everywhere), mean while we had our Mr. Relay competition going on. Which required one of the gentlemen from each team to wear a prom dress and go around town to local businesses on a scavenger hunt for additional donations. Very exciting stuff. Then as if that wasn’t enough to keep us all up and moving, we were treated with a rousing performance (at 7am) by the Round Up City Cloggers. All in all this was a very successful battle against the war on cancer and the celebration was as always, amazing to say the least. For those of you who were not able to participate in the event this year, do not worry we will do it all again next year….Thank you Boardman. Natasha Rockwell
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CRCHS Update notes Columbia River Community Health Services hosted the mobile dental clinic twice and made one trip to the LaGrande Dental Clinic this quarter. The Clinic administrators attended the Northwest Regional Primary Care Association Spring Conference in Portland and the occupational staff attended childhood immunization training. The Clinic is still accepting do-
nations and selling commemorative bricks in an effort to raise the remaining money needed to build the new clinic building. The April employee of the month was provider Matthew Radel, PA-C, the May employee of the month was receptionist Rosaura Torres and the June employee of the month was new employee and receptionist, Lupe
Carrillo. Congratulations! Columbia River Community Health Services is planning to be in the Independence Day parade and will host its 6th annual Free Community Bar-B-Que in August. For more information on clinic services or to donate to the building fund, contact the clinic: 481-7212.
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Diane Wolfe, CEO Boardman Community, It doesn’t seem possible that this year is over half gone. I guess it’s time to start planning for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! But for right now I think I’ll just concentrate on 4th of July! The committee has worked hard to make this an even bigger and bet-
ter day for our residents and visitors. We have ordered a larger fireworks display, we are bringing in a fantastic magician to entertain the adults and the children, we will have DJ Kora so you can listen to the music while you enjoy all the food from the vendors and then dance the night away waiting for the fireworks! Have you purchased your button or t-shirt yet? We need to start wearing them every day so we can let everyone know we are proud to have such a great event in our community. After the 4th of July we will be working hard on the 2nd annual Rollin’ on the River. We are bringing back Brady Goss as our closing entertainer and we are still working on securing the opening entertainment. We will have some
great wines and microbrews for you to enjoy while you listen to the music on the beautiful Columbia River. Watch for more details next month on this fun event. The ZeaChem groundbreaking was such a great event. They did a great job organizing the entire day. ZeaChem is a wonderful addition to our community and I look forward to continuing a great working relationship with them. The Chamber and the River Lodge & Grill hosted the Oregon Travel and Tourism Association (OTTA) at a lunch on June 17, with about 18 people enjoying lunch at the lodge and the great Columbia River view. Kathie McGowan and I talked to them about all the things that you can do in Boardman to have a fun mini vacation. We are
so glad to have the opportunity to let people from other parts of Oregon know about our community. The Chamber has a new addition to our staff, Kalynn McKee. Kalynn is a Senior at RHS this fall and will be working with us about 10 hours a week helping out with keeping the brochure racks filled and a multitude of other tasks that Sue and I want to do but just don’t have the time to get done. So if you see Kalynn running around working for the Chamber be sure and tell her welcome. She’s off to a great start! Special Thanks to Greenwood Resources for putting a new plaque on our podium used in the Chamber office, it looks so nice. We also want to thank 3rd Day Creations for donating the beautiful
metal art work that says Boardman Chamber of Commerce on the front of the podium. It is a great new addition to our office. The July Chamber Membership Lunch will be held at the Boardman Marina Park Pavilion on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 starting at 12:00 noon. The lunch speaker will be the committee for the new Columbia River Bowfishing Tournament to be held at Boardman Marina Park on August 14 & 15. The lunch will be catered by C&D Drive In and is $10.00 per person and please RSVP by Monday, July 19th. OK, time to get back to work on 4th of July! So have a great month and I hope to see you at the 4th of July Celebration. di
Here’s the skinny on the 4th of July in Boardman: RHS Wrestling Club Breakfast Since the Boy Scouts were unable to host the 4th of July Breakfast this year, the Riverside High School Wrestling Club stepped up and volunteered to host the breakfast. So make sure you go to the Marina Park between 7 - 10 am on Sunday July 4th, have a great breakfast and support our local school. Fun Run/Walk It is NOT too late to sign up for the annual 4th of July Fun Run/ Walk. The run starts at 8:00 am with registration starting at 7:00 am in front of the Chamber office. Registration is $20 on race day including a t-shirt (if there are any left) and $10 without the t-shirt. You can participate in the 5K run or the 10K run or bring the family along and do the 5K walk. Call the chamber today to get your registration form or just come to the race that morning. For more information call the Chamber at 541-481-3014. Parade – 1:00 pm Do you have your business entered in the Parade on Main Street for the 4th of July? Call today to make sure you get in the parade to promote your business and to support The Boardman 4th of July parade. We have a great turn out of people to watch the parade so we need to make sure we have some great entries to showcase our community. Line up for the parade be-
gins at 12:00 noon behind the Chevron station and the judges will start picking the winners at 12:30. We h a v e plaques for Best of Show; Kids Best of S h o w ; Most Patriotic and M a y o r ’s Choice. Boardman Foods has issued a challenge to all the businesses in Boardman to enter a “float” in the parade and they will be awarding a trophy for the best business entry. The parade begins at the corner of
Front and Main Streets and goes to Columbia then west to 2nd Street and back down Boardman Ave. Stop by the Chamber to get your parade entry form today. The parade is being sponsored by
Simmons Financial Group. Horseshoe Tournament We are doing it a bit differently this year as we are not charging an entry fee. This is your opportunity to just have some fun playing horseshoes and maybe pick up a few pointers from the more skilled throwers! The tournament will start at the Marina Park right after the parade. Split-the-Pot CASH Bingo We will start selling Bingo cards at the Marina Park right after the parade and give you the opportunity to win a little cash. Come join Kathie McGowan as she calls your lucky number. Kids Games The Riverside Key Club is hosting the kid’s games again this year. They will have all sorts of fun things to keep the kids entertained (then the parents can go play horseshoes or join the Bingo fun). We will also have the water slide and the bouncy castle for them to play in. The Kids Games is hosted by Swaggart Brothers. Talent Show This fun event will be held at the Boardman Marina Park at the
Pavilion starting at 4:30 pm. The contestants will be divided up into 3 age groups for the competition. Talents can include dancing, sing-
ing, acrobatics, magic, and much more. Start working on your talent to entertain the fans! This event is sponsored by Community Counseling Solutions. Magician Alexander - Master of Marvels – will perform a fantastic magic show at the Pavilion at 5:30 pm, with a strolling close-up magic show prior to his stage show. This is a performance that you don’t want to miss. Tim Alexander is a two time winner of Portland magician’s close-up contest and 2009 Nickelodeon parents – Best Family entertainer in Portland. His act may include: levitate a child, mystery, comedy and slight of
hand. The Master of Marvels is sponsored by Boardman Foods. Then There’s MUSIC DJ Kora – for your listening and dancing pleasure. The music begins at 6:00 pm and goes until the fireworks start! DJ Kora plays for a lot of local parties and we know you will enjoy his wide variety of music. FIREWORKS Start at Dusk with over $10,000 in displays! Don’t miss the Thunder Over the River. Buttons The 2010 Boardman 4th of July buttons are on sale now at the many local businesses until the last day of business before the 4th of July. Get your button and show your pride in Boardman for just $2.00 or 3 for $5.00 at Boardman Pharmacy, Oregon 1st Community Credit Union, Bank of Eastern Oregon, Banner Bank, Boardman Select Market, Boardman City Hall, Boardman Marina Park and the Chamber office. T-Shirts Everyone looks forward to the original designs of the Boardman 4th of July T-Shirts, which are on sale now at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce office. They are $12 each; stop in before the 4th of July to make sure we still have the size you want!
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Proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project public meetings begin June 21 The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) and several federal agencies (led by the U.S. Forest Service), continue to seek public input on the Cascade Crossing Transmission Project, proposed by Portland General Electric (PGE). “We look forward to the opportunity to meet with the public and answer questions. The upcoming public meetings are an important early step in the respective federal and state review processes,” said Kristy Boscheinen, Forest Planner with the Mt. Hood National Forest.
PGE proposes to build a new 500 kilovolt transmission line from Boardman to Salem, a distance of approximately 210 miles, as well as upgrade the existing transmission systems near Salem and possibly in the Willamette Valley. PGE has applied to the federal government for right of way grants and special use permits to cross federally-managed lands and has also submitted a Notice of Intent to apply for an Energy Facility Site Certificate from the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council. The ODOE and federal agencies
will jointly host public information and scoping meetings throughout the project area. All meeting locations will be open from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and staff from the state and federal agencies as well as PGE will be available to answer questions. A short presentation about the state and federal application review processes will be given at 4:30 and again at 6:00 pm. Meetings will be held: · Thursday, July 1 – Boardman (Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 Marine Dr.) Comments during this phase of
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the project must be received by August 2, 2010 and can be made to both the ODOE and federal agencies in a variety of ways, including: · via e-mail to comments @cascadecrossingproject.com; · through the shared project website at www.cascadecrossingproject.com/ comment; · U.S. mail addressed to Cascade Crossing Transmission Project, 1515 SW Fifth Ave., Ste. 1022, Portland, OR 97201-5449; and · via a tollfree fax:888-291-6460.
Comments do not need to be sent to each agency—the state and federal agencies will share all comments sent to the central project sites listed above. For more information, including route maps of the proposed Cascade Crossing Transmission Project, or to review copies of the state and federal Notices of Intent, please visit www.cascadecrossingproject.com, e-mail: info@cascadecrossingproject.com, or call 800-590-7265 (toll-free) to request more information.
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City Councilors gave the green light recently to spend $300 on a program aimed at controlling Puncturevine. The City ran the program for the first time last August and it was a huge success with citizens collecting over 2600 pounds of the Puncturevine. This year the City wanted to start the program earlier in hopes of collecting the weed while they’re small, preventing them from producing seed pods. If you have ever stepped on a Puncturevine seed, you know what a pain the plant can be. Each spiny bur or seed pod from the Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris), also known as a “Goathead”, contains 20 seeds equipped with long sharp spines capable of puncturing a bike tire or a shoe. It takes only 3 weeks for this weed to sprout and make seeds. To make things worse, the seeds are some of the hardiest in nature; they may lay in the ground dormant for up to 20 years until just the right conditions come along for them to
grow. Any established Puncturevine will continue to grow and spread until frost comes along - unless you stop it. The City plans to enlist the aid of its citizens to control the spread of Puncturevine by offering to pay for collection of the weed throughout the months of July and August. The Puncturevine and their seed pods need to be collected in bags provided by the City and returned to City Hall to receive $3 per bag in July and $1 per bag in August, or until the entire $300 has been paid out. The City’s Code Compliance Official, John Russell, said “this is a great opportunity for local youth to raise money for their organizations and to do something good for their community”. Areas of the most concern are the City’s bike/ pedestrian paths, and residential areas. Bags can be picked up at Boardman City Hall anytime from 8am to 5pm. For more information on the program, contact Boardman City Hall at 481-9252.
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Portland State University researchers report the discovery of Oregon’s 5th official meteorite in Morrow County Conditions in Oregon are unfavorable for finding meteorites, with heavily forested lands west of the Cascades, and many dark-colored volcanic rocks present to the east which can be easily confused with real, dark-colored meteorites. The unfavorable combination of dark bedrock geology and high precipitation results in 34 times fewer meteorites recovered in Oregon per square mile than in Kansas, which has much light-colored bedrock and little forestland. The Morrow County meteorite was found in a ditch beside the road during the fall of 1999 by Mr. Donald Wesson as he and his wife Debbie were driving through the wheat country of north central Oregon on their way home to Washington. The large stone remained unidentified for 10 more years. Along the way, it rested in a garden, hung out beneath a barbeque on a deck, visited a county fair, and passed through two universities before it was officially classified as a meteorite. The meteorite sat for about eight years in Mr. Wesson’s rock garden. After viewing a television program about meteorites, Mr. Wesson moved the stone to his deck and started asking around to see if it might be a meteDonald Wesson and the meteorite he found. orite. In the sumfour previous meteorites have mer of 2009, Mr. Wesson took it to been recovered from Oregon, mak- the local county fair at Castle Rock, ing this an exceptional discovery. Washington, where it was shown The other Oregon meteorites are to Mr. Ronald Graichen, a retired Sam’s Valley (found 1894), geologist with the Southern WashWillamette (found 1902), Klamath ington Mineralogical Society, who Falls (found 1952), and Salem (fell encouraged Mr. Wesson to take the in 1981). Three of these are iron rock to a university for study. Mr. Wesson contacted Mr. meteorites, whereas Salem and Morrow County are both stony George Mustoe at Western Washington University in Bellingham, meteorites. (Portland, Ore.) – May 29, 2010 The cosmic interloper traveled millions of miles and billions of years to reach Earth, endured a fiery passage through Earth’s atmosphere, waited on Earth’s surface a thousand years or more, and even after it was picked up, existed in anonymity for years before it was finally recognized as being Oregon’s fifth meteorite. The meteorite is named Morrow Country after the location in north central Oregon where it was recovered, researchers at Portland State University say. The 40 pound meteorite is an oriented stone, aerodynamically shaped into a cone by its passage through the Earth’s atmosphere. It is the first meteorite to be recovered in Oregon east of the Cascades. Only
Washington, where Mr. Mustoe curator of the Cascadia Meteorite meteorites, public lectures, and a and Dr. Bernard Housen performed Laboratory, says “Morrow County specimen identification service for tests on samples of the stone, and is a relatively common type of me- the public. The Lab houses a colconcluded that the rock was prob- teorite, but it stands out from other lection of rocks that now includes ably a meteorite. They suggested meteorites in a couple of ways. The over 600 separate meteorites, up that Mr. Wesson contact Dick Pugh meteorite isn’t significantly weath- from one meteorite at PSU prior to ered but it has a distinctive yellow the creation of the Lab. For more at Portland State University. Samples of the stone were sent tint caused by weathering unlike information about the Cascadia to the Cascadia Meteorite Labora- that seen in meteorites recovered Meteorite Laboratory, go to http:// tory, where Dr. Melinda Hutson and from deserts in Africa or Antarc- meteorites.pdx.edu Dr. Alex Ruzicka classified it: Morrow County is an L6 ordinary chondrite, which has been highly shocked (S5), but minimally weathered (W1). The name and classification have been approved by the Nomenclature Committee of the Meteoritical Society, making the meteorite official. A type specimen has been placed in the repository at The 5th meteorite found in Oregon is officially known as “Morrow County”. Portland State About Portland State University tica. Also, it has beautiful shock University. Portland State University (PSU) According to Dick Pugh, a field veins and glass, caused by a major scientist with the Cascadia Mete- collision in space. And the cone serves as a center of opportunity orite Laboratory who for many shape of the meteorite is very nice for over 28,000 undergraduate and years has sought additional mete- for such a large specimen.” graduate students. Located in Portorites from Oregon, the new mete- Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory di- land, Oregon, one of the nation’s orite fulfills a dream. “For a long rector Alex Ruzicka, an Assistant most livable cities, the University’s time Oregon has had only four me- Professor at Portland State, says innovative approach to education teorites, and now I’ve helped to he expects more meteorites to be combines academic rigor in the discover the fifth.” He also notes discovered in Oregon. “In a way, classroom with field-based experithat the wheat country in Morrow I’m not surprised at all by this dis- ences through internships and County is one of the best places to covery. With our vigorous out- classroom projects with commufind meteorites in the state because reach effort I always knew the lab nity partners. The University’s 49it is being farmed in much the same would help to recover more mete- acre downtown campus exhibits way as in meteorite-productive orites from Oregon, I just didn’t Portland State’s commitment to Kansas. “The best equipment used know when. Maybe this will be the sustainability with green buildings, while many of the 213 bachelor’s, to find meteorites has been the farm start of many more to come.” master’s and doctoral degrees inAbout the Cascadia Meteorite plow.” Although the exact location corporate sustainability into the Laboratory the meteorite was found is not The Cascadia Meteorite Labo- curriculum. PSU’s motto, “Let known, Pugh says, “It was probably plowed up by a farmer and ratory (CML) at Portland State Uni- Knowledge Serve the City,” intossed to the side of the road. versity was created in 2003 to pur- spires the teaching and research There is even evidence that the sue a program involving meteorite of an accomplished faculty whose rock was hit by a plow.” Dr. Hutson, research, formal education about work and students span the globe.
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2010 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE: KICK IT UP, LIVE IT UP
Morrow County Fair & Rodeo Wednesday, August 4th 10:00 FFA Tractor Driving Contest 1:00 Hermiston Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest 1:00-3:00 Kids Games (Hot dog & pie eating contests, games) 3:00-4:00 Pet Show, Ugliest & Prettiest Pet Show 5:00-6:30 RDO Equipment Tractor Pull 6:30 Pee Wee My Favorite Outfit 7:00-9:00 4-H Style Review
Cat Martin and the Common Thread
Thursday, August 5th 9:00-4:00 3rd Annual Painted Hills Natural Beef Backyard Grilling Contest 12:00-1:00 Cat Martin and the Common Thread 3:00 Ice Cream Social for all ages 3:00-5:00 Talent Show emceed by Luke Basile 6:00-6:30 Joe Lindsay 6:00 Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo/NPRA Slack (free to the public) 6:00-9:30 Murray’s-Country Rose Wine & Micro-Beer Tasting 6:30-7:30 Cat Martin and the Common Thread 7:30-10:00 Taryn Cross Friday, August 6th 9:00-12:00 4th Annual Foster Farms Chicken Grill-Off 9:00-12:00 Open Class Premiums Paid 1:00-3:00 Open Class Premiums Paid 6:00 Greased Pig Contest 7:00 Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo/NPRA Performance 9:00-11:00 Dance: Rodeo Rose (in Rodeo Arena)
Taryn Cross Joe Shinkle
Saturday, August 7th 10:00 Parade 12:00 4-H/FFA Buyers Appreciation Lunch 1:00 FFA Awards Program 2:00 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction 7:00 Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo/NPRA Performance 9:00 Joe Shinkle & 99 West (In Rodeo Arena) Sunday, August 8th 8:00 Cowboy Breakfast 9:00 Commercial entries & booths released 9:00-11:00 Open Class & 4-H/FFA exhibits released TBA OC & 4-H/FFA Livestock released 1:15 MOCO Jackpot Rodeo Rodeo Rose
Web site: www.morrowcountyoregon.com/fair
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Chamber honorees of the year Grand Marshals of Parade The Boardman Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet was held February 5th this year. Those who were honored for their volunteerism and dedication to the
daughter Debbie. She added that her parents have passed on to their children the responsibility to be good citizens and to be of service to the community.
Oregon DMAT, a team which responds to national and international crisis. The mother of two young ladies, Kate has show them by example how to be strong and
At the Boardman Chamber of Commerce annual banquet February 5th, the above volunteers were honored: (L-R) Pioneers of the Year Barbara & Stan Henkle; Citizens of the Year Sam & Jane Esterbloom; Educator of the Year Dirk Dirksen; Business Person of the Year Kate Close. These folks are the Grand Marshals of the 4th of July Parade on Main Street. Photo Contributed Boardman community are also being honored as Grand Marshals of the 4th of July Celebration Parade. Those being honored are: Sam & Jane Esterbloom, Citizens of the Year The Esterblooms found Boardman while they still lived in the Willamette Valley, vacationing in the Boardman area over and over again, until they bit the bullet and moved to Boardman in 1992. Their daughter Debbie Radie, who made the presentation to her parents, spoke of their quick involvement in the Boardman community after moving here, and the urge to pitch in and help whenever need arise. Jane is a regular volunteer for the Kiwanis Halloween party, Funshine Express and the Chamber’s 4th of July Horseshoe Tournament. “Sam’s passion is his garden and supplying the flowers, fruit and vegetables to the citizens of Boardman. That has given him an opportunity to share his faith and love for life with so many,” says
Kate Close, Business Person of the Year Kate Close is a long term employee of Banner Bank (formerly Inland Empire Bank in Boardman), serving the firm for over 20 years. As the manager of the Boardman branch, Kate not only is the consummate professional banker, but she also believes in being of service in the community. When the banks put up the Giving Trees at Christmas time, Kate is the handson volunteer encouraging her customers to support the donations to children in need. She is an ambassador for the Boardman Chamber, and always does her best to make sure that Banner Bank and its employees are well represented in everything the Chamber does. She’s an active member of Kiwanis Club, and has served as co-chair of the Halloween party more than once. Kate is on the board of directors for Boardman Head Start. She’s a strong supporter of her husband, Greg who is a member of
the value of giving of one’s self. Stan & Barbara Henkle, Pioneer Award Stan’s family deserves the “pioneer” recognition because his grandparents emigrated from Ohio to Oregon Territory in 1853 and
settled in Moro, Oregon. Along with his three brothers and three sisters, Stan was born at the family farm east of The Dalles. He went on to earn a degree in Agricultural Production at OSU and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. His family says he does not talk much about Korea, but it is known that he met the original “Hot Lips Hoolihan” at a MASH facility in the course of his duties. This versatile Pioneer raised registered polled Herefords in Gilliam County, then moved to a ranching operation on Kunze Road in Boardman. Later he built the family home on Wilson Road and worked at Dewey’s Chevron Station. He and his wife saw the need for a Boardman based contracting service, and Henkle Homes was born. He built homes in Hermiston and Boardman but focused on remodeling, building decks and farm buildings. It is said that Boardman ladies with remodeling plans wept when he retired from construction to focus on his other life: hunting and fishing. The couple square danced competitively and traveled annually to the National Rodeo competitions in Las Vegas. Barbara Henkle grew up in The Dalles. She attended OSU, majoring in Home Economics. Her
mother and Stan’s mother were friends, and engineered a blind date with the young man whom she later married. Barbara worked at the C & D Drive Inn until she and her husband started the construction business. Later she worked at the Boardman Pharmacy until her retirement. An OSU Master Gardener, she generously shares her expertise and tomato starts with others. Dirk Dirksen, Educator of the Year With over 29 years serving in the Boardman community with Morrow County School District, Dirk Dirksen has been involved in many capacities. He has been a math teacher, football coach, girls’ basketball coach, and most recently principal at Riverside Junior/Senior High School. This past year, Riverside was awarded a national recognition for “improvement and excellence in education”. According to the teachers at Riverside, this is due to the environment of collegiality where everyone wants to work together. Other comments include “He asks what I need to better make learning happen;” “He is hands down the best ‘think-outside-the-box’ person I have ever worked with;” and “I know I have my back covered and am free to do the work of teaching.” The 4th of July Parade will be held at 1:00 pm this year, since the 4th falls on a Sunday. Be sure to cheer these volunteers who will lead the parade on Main Street.
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Music in the Parks continues in July with free concerts Continuing into the summer with the ten free, Music in the Parks concerts, kick back and enjoy 98% Angels and an Honor for our Veterans at Irrigon Marina Park on July 5th beginning at 7:00 pm. The duo, 98% Angels, otherwise known as Marie Rose and Renate Meakins, first met and began singing together in 1998 in the Blue Jazz Choir Ensemble while attending Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton. Since then, the duo has performed in shows around the area such as the Irrigon Watermelon Festival, Music in the Park,
Umatilla Landing Days, Hermiston Variety Show and the Amboy Territorial Days, Amboy, WA. The girls also volunteer their time singing in local Assisted Living homes. The style of music they perform ranges from 1930’s standards, Big Band music, hits of the 50’s-90’s and popular Country tunes. Shifting to Boardman Marina Park on July 12th, you’ll find yourself tapping your toes to Skweez the Weezle and the An Daire Irish Dancers. Sqweez the Weezle was formed by David Lanigan in 1999
to play Celtic instrumental music ranging from slow aires to driving jigs and reels, to traditional, to pro-
98% Angels: July 5th gressive arrangements. Songs from the Celtic lands have been
Sqweez the Weezle: July 12th
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added throughout the years. David Lanigan plays border pipes, Highland pipes, Scottish smallpipes, shuttle pipes, dulcitar, Irish bouzouki and whistles. Not familiar with those instruments? Add in Mike Day’s music in the bodhran, djembe, baby snare and other percussive thingies to your new repertoire of instruments. Third member Troy Hanford plays the guitar and adds vocals. The An Daire Irish dancers from TriCities will interpret some of the Celtic music with dance. It’s sure to be a lively evening! July 19th at Irrigon Marina Park will be a hoot! Roy Dodd’s Tribute to Elvis takes us all back to the 1950s and ‘60s and rock ‘n roll. Roy Dodd’s friends and family know him as an unassuming man who works hard at his job. You couldn’t imagine that he’s anything but a normal guy. But at
night, he has a part time job that would make a whole generation of hearts flutter. He puts on his sequined jumpsuit, flashy scarves and pompadour hair piece to become ELVIS! Of course he’ll sing all of your Elvis favorites -- just don’t swoon! July 26th at Boardman Marina Park you’ll be entertained by a gal who grew up just down the road in Arlington, Barbara Nelson. Barbara and her husband Nels, now live on a ranch in Pendleton, Oregon. They have raised cattle, sheep and horses, but now just have horses. Barbara’s musical career started after college, where she sang in Alaska, Nevada and other states. Then she got married, raised a family, and didn’t sing professionally except local events. She does a solo act with guitar and vocals, and has sung at Pendleton Roundup events, at Ellensburg, Lewiston, The Dalles, Albuquerque, Ritzville and other gatherings. She’s been invited to sing in Elko, Nevada
Roy Dodd (Elvis): July 19th at the “National Cowboy Poetry Gathering” in January 2011. “Back to my Boots and Saddle”, her second album, was nominated for Western Music Association Cowboy Swing Album of the Year
2008. “Roundup Ready”, was nominated in 2009 also in the Western Swing category. Her newest album “When I Was A Cowgirl” was released in May 2010, and is also Western Swing style. Barbara has 5 albums available at this point. She really enjoys singing timehonored songs both Western and Standards…and some new songs
Barbara Nelson: July 26 too. Rick Huff, WMA music critic said, “ Barbara has the experienced, seasoned voice of a Rosemary Clooney or Jo Stafford... uses complex guitar chords and gives a refreshing new life to these songs.” Barbara’s 4th album, “Round-up Ready” was the #l swing album on the Rope Burns charts for JanFeb 2010 and the song “Cow-cow Boogie” was the #3 single. Barbara also likes to join other musicians and jam and just likes to sing and play guitar, whether a small group or large. Also on the agenda that evening is a performance by Dance Unlimited teams. For over 25 years, this Hermiston tradition has been providing dance classes for youth in our area in tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop for youth ages three through high school. A u gust 2nd takes us back to Irrigon Marina Park and a performance by t h e Bluezettes. This duo of Cathy Kelly and Trish Thompson harmonize so well on a range of retro pop that they have fans who follow them to each performance. Their repertoire is actually a mix of retro pop, easy listening and Broadway tunes.
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Program on Indigenous People of the Columbia River to be held at Boardman, Irrigon International commerce, diplomatic relations, cultural exchanges and tourism are hot topics today in the Northwest, just as they were nearly 12,000 years ago among the indigenous peoples who lived along the Columbia River. These civilized, prosperous nations developed an international marketplace that, by the 1700s, included trade with Russia, Spain, England, china and America – yet their story is often untold in histories of the region. On July 13 and 14 Native American historian and scholar Pat Courtney Gold will present a special community program called “Innovators and Traders: Indigenous People of the Columbia River” at Boardman and Irrigon. The free programs are open to persons of all ages. The program will be held on Tues., July 13 at 7 p.m. at the Boardman branch library
of the Oregon Trail Library District, 200 S. Main St. in Boardman and again on Wed., July 14 at 7 p.m. at the community meeting room at the City Hall, 500 N.E. Main St. in Irrigon. Gold will discuss the rich heritage of cultural and financial commerce conducted up and down the Columbia River. Just as questions of sustainability affect modern commerce, Gold will show how native peoples’ relationship to the land provided our first environmentally friendly model of commerce. Gold is a former Chautauqua program presenter for the Oregon Council for the Humanities as well as an internationally acclaimed fiber artist and basket maker. She is enrolled in the Wasco Nation, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon, where she was raised. Gold helped revive the art of
Wasco basket weaving, with its geometric images and motifs. She was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship in 2007. Her work is in museum collections and has been exhibited nationally and internationally. The programs are sponsored by the Oregon Trail Library District and Libraries of Eastern Oregon as part of LEO’s ‘A Sense of Place’ series of programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. A Sense of Place programs are funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the premier support agency for our nation’s 17,000 museums and libraries. For further information about the programs please contact library district director Marsha Richmond at 541-481-3365 or LEO at 541-7632355. To learn more about IMLS please see www.imls.gov.
Watch for grocery coupon class at Library Area residents who want to learn more about the savings that can be made with coupons or who are already collecting them but want to improve on their savings are invited to learn the ins and outs of coupons during a presentation by Helen Reading sponsored by a new program called LEO Saves Smart Investing at Your Library.® The presentations will take place on Wednesday, July 28, at the Oregon Trail Library in
Boardman at 7:00 p.m. Shop, Stock & Save! Learn how to cut your grocery bill by 50% or more each month with coupon shopping. Always wondered how those little 50 cent coupons could really make a difference in your grocery bill? Join us for our coupon class and see how 50 cents can turn into hundreds of dollars of savings. This presentation is free to the public. “LEO Saves” is funded through
a grant to LEO from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Education Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA) under the FINRA/ALA “Smart Investing at Your Library” ® program to help individuals learn more about saving, investing and sound money management. To learn more about LEO Saves, please contact Raquel Rodriguez, Field Coordinator for LEO Saves at 541-667-5059.
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4 of July – Sponsors and Contributors Thank you to all of the businesses that have sponsored our events and have given donations to make this a successful 4th of July Celebration: Morrow County Unified Recreation District; Portland General Electric; Boardman Foods, Inc.; Swaggart Brothers, Inc; Bank of Eastern Oregon, Columbia River Processing; Simmons Financial Group; Community Counseling Solutions; Desert Springs Estates; Port of Morrow; Taylor Transfer; Greenfield Grange; A+ Storage; Banner Bank; Mountain Valley Land; and Data Bar. We also want to thank the committee for all their work making this event possible; Lynn Prag, Julie Gisi, Kathie McGowan, Chet Phillips, Debbie Radie, Deanna Camp, Anna Browne, Judy and Darrell Scott and Karen Pettigrew.
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Fiction: Spellwright – Blake Charlton The Book of Fires – Jane Borodale Stormchasers – Jenna Blum Heart of the Matter – Emily Giffin Burning Lamp – Amanda Quick Alice I Have Been – Melanie Benjamin Shadow of Your Smile – Mary Higgins Clark The Marks of Cain – Tom Cain My Name is Mary Sutter - Robin Oliveira The Bradbury Report: A Novel – Steven Polansky The Other Side of the Door – Nicci French Executive Intent – Dale Brown The Irresistible Henry House – Lisa Grunwald Stress Fracture – D.P. Lyle 61 Hours: A Reacher Novel – Lee Child The Stormchasers – Jenna Blum The Other Family – Joanna Trollope Non-Fiction: Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan Betsy Ross and the Making of America – Marla Miller The Fiesty Stitcher: Sewing Projects With Attitude – Susan Wasinger The Horses of Proud Spirit – Melanie Sue Bowles Hoof Prints: More Stories from Proud Spirit – Melanie Sue Bowles Tales of the Seven Seas: The Escapades of Captain Dynamite Johnny O’Brien – Dennis Powers Heroes for My Son – Brad Meltzer Third Man Factor: Surviving the Impossible – John Geiger Toe-up 2-at-a-Time Socks – Melissa Morgan-Oakes Making Furniture & Dollhouses for American Girl and Other 18-inch Dolls – Dennis Simmons Wildlife Carving in Relief – Lora S. Irish Led Zeppelin Crashed Here: the Rock and Roll Landmarks of North America – Chris Epting Tying Strong Fishing Knots – Bill Herzog
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Boardman Library Hours: Mon. Noon - 8:00 PM Tues. Closed Wed. Noon - 8:00 PM Thu. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sun. Closed
Oregon Trail Library District Boardman Library June 14 – July 30 join the fun with stories, riddles, crafts, and prizes. The reading program is free and open to all! Schedule of Events: Summer Reading Programs – children ages 4 and up Fridays at 2pm July 2 – An Ocean of Fun July 9 – High Seas Adventures July 16 – Splish Splash Summer July 23 – Squish Squash Freshwater & Wetlands July 30 – Ahoy Readers Movies – all ages – Wednesdays at 2pm June 30 – Happy Feet July 7 - Flipper July 14 – Shark Tale July 21 – Flushed Away
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Calling All Morrow County Cultural, Arts, Historic and Literary Organizations! Morrow County Cultural Coalition announces revisions to their application guidelines to match the coalition Fiscal Year. Revisions give proposals selected for funding more time to complete their projects. Morrow County literary, historical preservation, visual and performing arts, humanities and cultural organizations are invited to submit proposals to Morrow County Cultural Coalition by August 1, 2010. Organizations need not have IRS tax-exempt status to apply. Project proposals must meet criteria noted on the Morrow County application. Funding awarded will vary in amount, according to needs Look what’s coming soon to Boardman Park & Recreation’s Summer Recreation Program. Are you signed up, kids?
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of the proposed project, and county award from Oregon Cultural Trust. Grants are awarded for no more than 50% of the total project cost. Proposals funded in 2010 included: $1,850.00 to North Morrow Community Foundation to match total Project Expense of $3,600.00 for a Missoula Children’s Theater residency to benefit 50 Irrigon & Boardman youth: $1,200.00 toward a $2,400.00 request to purchase Lavaliere Microphones, Stage Lights and rent Costumes for “Dinner at the Cemetery” Players; and $1,000.00 toward a $11,040.00. project to start a string music program at the Ione Community El-
ementary School. To receive a Funding Proposal Request Form, contact Mary Lou Daltoso, Morrow County Cultural Coalition, PO Box 3 Boardman, OR 97818. Completed Request Forms must be returned by August 1, 2010. Proposed projects must be completed by June 1, 2011. Funding for Morrow County Cultural Coalition proposals originates from contributions and donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust. To learn more about supporting culture in Oregon, or Individual and business tax credits for donations to the Trust, visit www.culturaltrust.org.
Boardman Park & Recreation District’s
Summer Recreation Program Funtastic Kidz June 21st - July 22nd 8:30 - 11:30 am - Mon. thru Thurs. - Ages 5 - 12 Free Bussing * It’s not too late to join in the fun!
Teen Summer Recreation June 21st - July 22nd 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Mon. thru Thurs. - Ages 12 - 17 Swimming Lessons: Starts in July - Call for more details: 481-7217 202 First Street NW, Boardman, OR 97818
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FREE Friday Movies in the Park: Each Friday thru August 6 Harold Baker Pavilion, Boardman Marina Park at DUSK
July 2: Blind Side
July 9: Up
July 16: Old Dogs
What To Do About Strains and Sprains Excess physical exertion may lead to sudden pain and swelling around muscles or joints. Stretching too far or slowing down abruptly are two possible causes of strains and sprains. A sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched or torn. The normal function of a ligament is to connect bones and help stabilize joints and prevent excessive movement. A collision, such as with another person during a sporting event, or a rapid change in direction are common causes of sprains. Ankles, knees, and wrists are frequent locations where sprains may occur. In contrast, a strain is caused by the stretching or tearing of muscle. An acute strain occurs when a muscle stretches abnormally far, or suddenly powerfully contracts. A chronic strain may result from overuse of a muscle over time. Strains are also commonly referred to as pulled muscles. Back injuries and pulled hamstrings are examples of common types of strains. If a strain or sprain is mild, over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may be prescribed. Ice should be applied in the affected area as soon as possible to help reduce swelling. If the injury is severe, a brace or splint may be applied to limit mobility of the affected area. In the case of a ruptured muscle or torn ligament, surgery may be necessary.
July 23: G-Force
July 30: Mall Cop
August 6: Avatar
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Mary Michael Memorial Scholarships awarded to Riverside graduates The Mary Michael family selected five Riverside High School graduates from the class of 2010 to receive $250.00 scholarships to further their education. Mary Michael Memorial Scholarships are awarded for long-term involvement in the Boardman Community and Riverside High School. Gabriel L. Cox has been active outside the classroom holding leadership positions in Key Club, Drama Club, and a member of National Honor Society.Gabby has gone beyond the basic expectaitions of club service and has volunteered for many additional activities, such as serving at community breakfasts, and organizing children’s games and the Fun Run at the annual 4th of July Celebration. Gabriel will enroll at the University of Idaho as a Math Major Evelyn Garcia has been described by many as a “Natural Leader.” Willing to be involved, she has been a Cinco de Mayo
Folkloric Dancer for many years, sang in the choir of both her church and Riverside High School, a RHS Cheerleader, Key Club Member and volunteered at the monthly community breakfasts, and at” No Room At The Inn.” Evelyn plans to continue her education at Western Oregon University in Monmouth Amanda McKnight’s work to build her college savings fund has limited her time for community involvement. She has served the community providing childcare at Department of Human Services Parenting Skills Workshops. Helping with blood drives, Cystic Fibrosis and Breast Cancer Awareness activities resulted from membership in Key Club and National Honor Society. Amanda served a dual role in the Drama Club – as a performer and as personal assistant to the Director. Amanda plans to attend Eastern Washington University, and has set a career goal to be a Social Worker.
Kayla Nelson is known for her ability to juggle sports and school. She has been active in Basketball, Softball and Volleyball, serving often as team captain. She has been a member and officer of both National Honor Society and Key Club, and served on the City of Boardman Youth Advisory Council. Kayla plans to attend Blue Mountain Community College and become an X-Ray Technologist. Jason Hendricks has demonstrated his leadership skills by being a member of Riverside’s Pep Band, and a District Scholar Athlete in Track & Field, Football, and Basketball. Jason acquired the Eagle Scout Level in Boy Scouts of America, building and installing benches and trash containers for the city, cooking and cleaning for Fourth of July breakfast, serving in the color guard for the community parade. Jason plans to attend either Oregon State University or Eastern Oregon University and pursue a degree in engineering.
Morrow County 4-H announces 2010 scholarship recipients With an outstanding pool of applicants for the Morrow County 4H Leaders Council scholarship this year, there was a three-way tie for this year’s Morrow County 4-H Leaders Council scholarship. Curtis Harper, Ashley Wolff and Tanner Wightman each will receive $300 upon registration for their sophomore year of college. Curtis, a Heppner High School graduate was recognized for his civic leadership and community service. He is a nine-year 4-H member and has
participated mostly in swine and dog projects. Curtis plans to attend Western Oregon University and major in criminal justice. Ashley, another Heppner High School graduate was noted for her excellence in scholastics and leadership. She has been active in 4-H for nine years as well and has participated in foods, clothing, photography, public speaking and dog projects. Ashley will doublemajor at Oregon State University in Business Management and
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Spanish. Tanner, another nine-year member, graduated from Riverside High School. His exceptional and diverse project work earned him a piece of this award. He has been very active in swine, foods, clothing and photography. Tanner plans to enroll in the Oregon State University/PCC Partnership program and major in Computer Science/Information Technology. All three recipients are also Morrow County 4-H Ambassadors.
Morrow County Public Works would like to remind everyone When you’re loading garbage for the transfer stations to please keep in mind we have a separate WOOD bin and a separate METAL bin. These items do not get put in with your regular household garbage. So please keep the wood and metal separated out for easy dumping. Thank you. North end Transfer Station, 69900 Frontage Lane, Boardman, OR. 97818. South end Transfer Station 57185 Hwy 74, Lexington, OR. 97839. Both hours of operation 9:00 – 4:00 Saturday and Sunday.
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Bank of Eastern Oregon awards $8,000 in scholarships Bank of Eastern Oregon awarded sixteen $500 scholarships to graduating seniors through its Agricultural/Business Scholarship Program. This is the 18th year the bank offered this program, giving away over $76,000 to date. Two of these scholarships went to Riverside High School students and two went to Irrigon High School students. Jason Hendricks, Riverside High School, was active in Track & Field, playing on varsity for four years and earning an award as District Scholar Athlete. He was Riverside’s Record Holder in Discus and Shot Put. As a four-year varsity football player, he again earned District Scholar Athlete, served two years as Captain, and was Junior Player of the Year and Senior Year Defensive Player of the Year. He also played on the 2nd Team All-League Offensive Line and was Defensive Linebacker. He played three years varsity on basketball and was awarded District Scholar Athlete. He is a member of National Honor Society, and a member of Boy Scouts, Troop #602. In boy scouting, Jason participated in many scouting activities and his community service included construction and installation of benches and trash containers throughout Boardman; assembly, maintenance and display of 90 flags along Main Street in Boardman, Color Guard for Boardman celebrations, assembly and installation of playground equipment at Marina Park. As a Boy Scout, Jason earned Eagle Scout, 4 Palms, and 41 Merit Badges. Work experience includes being a resident camp counselor for “Cub County,” Inland NW Boy Scouts of America, and farming for Shane Baker, Gala Springs Orchard. Jason has plans to attend either Eastern Oregon or Oregon State University to study engineering. He has great interest in agricultural irrigation systems and design. Tanner Wightman, Riverside High School, was ASB Student Government Activities Director in his senior year; Treasurer in his junior year. He held Class Officer positions in his freshman and
sophomore years. Tanner is a member of the National Honor Society and Leadership. In his junior year, Tanner was Technology Student Association Vice President. He was Captain of the football and basketball teams, lettering in both. He also received a letter for participating in varsity track. As a 4-H Community Club member Tanner served as Vice President in his sophomore and junior years and as President in his senior year. He served for three years as a Morrow County 4-H Ambassador. Tanner had perfect attendance in grades 10 thru 12, he was a Scholar Athlete, and was crowned King in the Mr. RHS Pageant. His community service included 4-H canned food drives, RHS Booster Bash service, American Red Cross, fundraising for the Tillicum Fashion Show and Mr. RHS Pageant. He served on the Boardman Youth Advisory Committee, decorated the cemetery for Memorial Day, volunteered for Cycle Oregon, and he was a Little League Referee. His 4-H participation had him bringing home awards and blue ribbons for County Champion, State Reserve Champion, and Dairy Awards, in swine, photography, cooking, and sewing. Work experience found Tanner lawn mowing at the Boardman Cemetery District and at times providing elder care for his grandmother. References provided for Tanner recognized him as a leader in his community, both in school and outside organizations. Tanner plans to continue his education to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Business Information Technology and has been accepted to Oregon State University’s Partnership program. Dustin Osborne, Irrigon High School, is Class of 2010 Valedictorian. He was Team Captain in football, basketball, baseball, and track. As a senior, he received MVP in football, along with All League Honorable Mention Wide Receiver. His baseball awards included MVP, the Golden Glove Award, First Team All League Utility Player, and All League Honorable Mention Infielder. In Student
Government, Dustin was Freshman Class President, Sophomore Class President, and ASB Vice President. He was a member of Spanish Club, Key Club, Knights Pride Booster Club, and National Honor Society. His academic awards include Honor Roll, 4.0 or above, Knights of Honor Awards, and Scholar Athlete Award. Dustin’s community service had him volunteering for Columbia Youth Basketball as a coach and referee; Columbia Little League Baseball, teaching drills and skills, plus umpiring; Knights Pride Clean-Up Day; Booster club, working concessions, auctions, football field lighting project, building soccer goals and benches; fundraising; and helping with an after-school reading program. Dustin plans on attending Columbia Basin College in the fall. His goal is to get a dual degree in computer science and software engineering with a minor in business administration. He hopes to transfer to WSU after he obtains his Associates Degree. Alizabeth McCorkle, Irrigon High School, is a member of National Honor Society and has been an honor roll student throughout high school. She was active in volleyball and received an athletic award. She is a Key Club member and has received awards in Advanced Biology, Literature, and Band. She has been accepted at University of Idaho where she will major in Animal Science. Bank of Eastern Oregon congratulates these hard-working and dedicated students! ABOUT BEO BANCORP BEO Bancorp is the holding company for Bank of Eastern Oregon, which operates 12 branches and two loan production offices in nine eastern Oregon counties. Branches are located in Arlington, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, Moro, and Enterprise; loan production offices are located in Hermiston and Ontario. Bank of Eastern Oregon also operates a mortgage division and offers brokerage services through BEO Financial Services. Their website is www.beobank.com.
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Boardman Fire Fighters hosting Scorchin’ Summer Amateur Rib Cook-Off on July 4th The Boardman Fire Fighter Association (BFFA) with the support of the Boardman Fire Corps will host a barbecuing competition on July 4th of this year. Contestants will vie for the honor of being the first Scorchin’ Summer Amateur Cook-Off Master, a 1st place award, and a barbeque grill valued up to $500. Second and third place finishers will receive appropriate awards and prizes. The Inaugural Scorchin’ Summer Amateur Cook-Off will raise money through contest entry fees and raffle for prizes to help support the local fire district. The contest will be held at the Boardman City Park on NW Park Avenue. The contest entry fee is $60.00, and the
contest is limited to 20 teams on a first-come first-served basis. The meat to be used in the contest will be provided by contest organizers. Entries will be accepted until 5 pm July 3rd. Contestants will start their preparations after the cook’s meeting and will present their entries to the judges in the afternoon after Boardman’s 4th of July Parade. An awards ceremony will follow soon after judging is completed. For more information contact the Fire District at 541-481-3473 or Bill Ellis (event coordinator) by e-mail at bellis@boardmanfd.com. Contest package may also be picked up at the Boardman Fire Station located at 300 SW Wilson Lane. Other events during the contest
will be: two raffle drawings for 1/2 a butchered and packaged locally raised pig, a bucket drawing for prizes, and a People’s Choice award presentation. Information on fire prevention, public education, and the Boardman Fire Corps will be provided by the BFFA and Boardman Fire Corps members. The BFFA is a non- profit organization whose mission is to provide supplemental funding to the Boardman Fire District for training, fire prevention, public education, and recruitment & retention of volunteers. The Boardman Fire Corps helps support the district by providing much needed non-fire fighting personnel for logistical support during large fires, large public events and public relations.
Sam Boardman Students of the Month for May
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Academics: Daisy Torres, Lupita Silva, Heidi Chavez, Andrew Vestal, Eric Medrano, Arely Cambero, Neftali Pacheco, Tyler Schneider, Rose Jurcich, Alexis Navarro, Nadalie Papineau, Juan Frausto, Carlos Mejia, America Pacheco, Wendy Sanchez. Respect: Hunter Leighton, Destiny Aldrich, Sarah Groves, Ethan Harper, Seth Thomas, Ali Zapata, Serafin Roque, Abel Chopin, Sarah Calvillo, Isaac Terry, Will Keefer, Anayeli Ibarra Safety: Miriam Landeros, Marco Landeros, Karen Frausto, Aidan Barresse, Clarissa Sanchez, Jasen Lester, Isabella Mastriona, Ana Navarro, Lainey Rogers, Scout Reagan, Juan Madrigal, Humberto Sanchez.
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Tuesday July 6 Calico Beans Corn Bread Tossed Salad Turnips Cinnamon Rolls Tuesday July 13 Chef’s Salad Muffins Fruit Tray Pumpkin Cobbler Tuesday July 20 Swedish Meatballs Buttered Noodles Peas & Onions Layered Salad Rolls Lemon Bars Tuesday July 27 Hot dog/Chili Casserole Sauerkraut Salad Caramelized Onions Chips Rolls Layered Brownies
Thursday July 8 Stuffed Bell Peppers Cheddar Cheese Confetti Red Potatoes & Spinach Rolls Mandarin Orange Thursday July 15 Birthday Dinner Hot Turkey Sandwiches Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Chunky Mixed Vegetables Carrot Salad Bread Cake & Ice Cream Thursday July 22 Lasagna Tossed Salad Green Beans Garlic Bread Banana Split Pie Thursday July 29 Oven Fried Chicken Tater Tots Coleslaw Harvard Beets Chocolate Cherry Bars
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Chamber awards RHS scholarships
Parks chosen Yard of Month
At the June 5th graduation at Riverside High School, the Boardman Chamber of Commerce awarded six graduates with scholarships of $600 each. The recipients were recognized for their community service, school activities and academic achievement. Listed below are the scholarship recipients with a brief overview of their future plans. Jason Hendricks—has chosen to pursue a career in mechanical engineering and has been accepted into Oregon State University’s preengineering program beginning the fall of 2010. Jason graduated with a GPA of 4.00-class rank #1. He has also been involved in many activities at Riverside including National Honor Society, Concert and Pep Bands as well as a scholar athlete 4 years for Track and Field, Football and 3 years for Basketball. His community service involvement includes the City of Boardman Youth Advisory Council, and Boy Scouts of America where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Amy Jo Kegler was involved in student government, serving as ASB President her Senior year. She was a 3 sport Varsity Athlete in Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field. She went to state in the 100 meters
rabbit brush from roadside edges and medians. The Parks, retired landscapers, who just can’t seem to give it up have 15 types of trees, 57 varieties of grasses, 19 types of roses, 24 species of shrubs, 4 dozen different perennials, 15 bulb species and numerous annuals all on their tiny 62x131 foot lot. They lovingly refer to their landscape as an oasis in the desert or natuMargie & David Parks share their ral habitat. Here people knowledge of landscaping with the and animals alike can encommunity. joy a smorgasbord of scents, sights, sounds You’ll find the “Yard of the and flavors. One can find rhubarb Month” sign just across the street growing by a desert seep and over from where it was last month. 100 goldfish teasing raccoons or The Parks, Margie & David, reblue herons. side at 528 Juniper Drive. They No pesticides or chemicals are came to Boardman six years ago to used in this natural landscape and get at positive identification for a many weeds are kept because they plant they had encountered groware attractive to beneficial insects ing along the I-84 freeway a few and other animals. miles west of Boardman. Mrs. Park will be teaching a Now six years later they say the class on bringing water into the flower, a Calachortus macrocarpus, landscape Saturday June 26th from looking much like a lavender tulip 10 am to 12 noon at the Boardman is rarely seen because of all the Library. She invites any who attend clearing the state, county and city to bring a sack lunch and join her do removing bitterbrush, sage and in her backyard after class.
and 200 meters finishing 2nd in state in both sprinting events. She is planning to attend Mt. Hood Community College to study elementary education and run track. She received an athletic scholarship for two terms of tuition. Tanner Wightman graduated with a GPA of 3.6 and has been accepted to Oregon State University’s Partnership program where he will pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Business Information Technology. After getting his degree he plans to get a job in the IT field. Tanner was involved with student government, member of National Honor Society, Perfect Attendance, Lettered in Football Basketball - Track, was involved with City of Boardman Youth Advisory Council and 4-H. Tanner has a long history of volunteerism and community service starting as far back as 2001 and hopes to continue through the future. Aleksandra Smigelska plans to attend Pacific University taking prerequisites so she can apply to the School of Dental Health Science at Pacific. Aleksandra is ranked # 2 in her class and has worked at various jobs throughout her school years, including the Park & Recreation District and July
Scott’s Chuckwagon. Her volunteering included the Honor Society, Key Club, and Drama Club, working on the Easter Egg Hunt, Blood Drives; Halloween Parties, plus much more. Kayla Nelson is ranked in the top 10 in her class and plans to attend Blue Mountain Community College working toward a degree in health sciences and she is part of the Timberwolves volley ball team. She has been an active volunteer with National Junior Honor Society; Key Club, National Honor Society and the Youth Advisory Council. She has helped with Blood Drives, raising money for Cystic Fibrosis and Breast Cancer Awareness among many other activities. Evelyn Garcia will continue her education at Western Oregon University in Monmouth working toward a masters Degree in Special Education. She has been very active in many clubs including Choir, both Jazz and Concert, Concert Band, Pep Band and Guitar Club. She is also a cheerleader, and is involved with Drama Club, Key Club, Leadership, Youth Advisory Council, MEChA and Tennis. At school she plans to get involved with Circle K , the college group of Kiwanis and Key Club.
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Summer is here and it’s time for tooting horns, strumming strings and all things musical at the Oregon East Symphony Summer Music Camp. The camp will take place at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton on July 1216th from 9 am to 4 pm. Students (ages 7 and up) and adults of all experience levels, are invited to come and learn from the best professional musicians and music teachers in the region. Come and join us for a fun week of developing new skills, learning challenging music and making new friends. 2010 is the 10th anniversary of the SMC and it will offer more choices than ever before. Start out your day by warming up in a music fundamentals class tailored to your instrument and led by our fabulous and very talented instructors. Hone your musical skills at one of our large ensemble classes in orchestra (3 levels) led by Kevin Hekmatpanah (Gonzaga University), Travis Sipher (former A Sharp Orchestra Conductor) and Megan Moran (Fossil, OR). Let it swing with a jazz band (Matt Cooper, EOU, LaGrande),or sing your heart out in beginner choir (Shauna Altman) and chamber choir (Allison Bassett, EOU, La Grande). This year we are offering a new beginning strings class for those just starting out. Students will also have optional interest sessions that include musical theatre, fiddling (Lisa Robertson, EOU), chamber music (Mary Rowell, Portland), Music for Movies (composer Chris Thomas, Los Angeles) and private lessons in cello, violin and viola with our expert staff (Loree Tucker McKenna, Margaret St. Peters and Mary Rowell). Professional musicians and music teachers, James Smock (Portland) and Rebekah Schaub (Portland), will provide expert coaching in the brass section, while Annie and Don Power (Portland) will perform miracles with the strings. Music teacher Nolan Frost (Pendleton) will lead our winds section to new breezy heights and OES percussion king, John Wilson (Pendleton) will drum the house down. There will be time for students to jam with their friends, as they form small ensembles that will perform for the whole camp on Friday. For those that
need a break, there will be arts, crafts and recreation time in the afternoons. In addition to the music classes, camp will treat students to a night of bowling at Rodeo Lanes and present three concerts in the Pioneer Theatre at 7 pm. Join us on Wednesday for the “Rising Stars Recital”, featuring solo and small group performances by our talented students. Thursday night is a special treat as our instructors take
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF COUNTY ROAD NUMBER 971, known as COLUMBIA LANE In accordance with ORS 368.346, The Morrow County Court will hold a public hearing to determine if the proposed vacation, Resolution #4-2010, is in the best interest of the public. The hearing will be held at the Irrigon Annex, 205 NE Third St., Irrigon at 11:00 a.m. on July 14th. As stated in Resolution #4-2010, adopted on May 12, 2010, Morrow County intends to vacate a portion of County Road 971, known as Columbia Lane, the location of said vacation more particularly described as follows: TRACT I - A strip of land 50 feet in width, being the northerly 50 feet of the existing right of way herein described, situated in the SE1/4 of SW1/4, the SW1/4 of SE1/4 and the SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 23 in T.5N., R.26E., W.M., lying between the Centerline of the abandoned OregonWashington Railroad and Navigation Company and a line parallel to and 50 feet southerly of said centerline, measured at right angle to said centerline, being all that part of said 50 foot wide strip lying easterly of the U.S. Reservation Taking, located approximately 290 feet east of the west line of the SE1/4 of SW1/4 of said Section 23 and lying westerly of the east line of the SE1/4 of SE1/4 of said Section 23. TRACT II - Also a strip of land 50 feet in width, being the northerly 50 feet of the existing right of way herein described, situated in the SW1/4 of SW1/4, the SE1/4 of SW1/4 and the SW1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 24, in T.5N., R.26E., W.M., lying between the Centerline of the abandoned Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company and a line parallel to and 50 feet southerly of said centerline, measured at right angle to said centerline, being that part of said strip lying easterly of the west line of the SW1/4 SW1/4 of said Section 24 and southerly and westerly of the city limits of the City of Irrigon, Oregon, located in the SW1/4 of SE1/4 of said Section 24. TRACT III - Also a strip of land 30 feet in width, being the southerly 30 feet of the existing right of way herein described, situated in the SW1/4 of SW1/4, the SE1/4 of SW1/4 and the SW1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 24, in T.5N., R.26E., W.M., said strip lying between a line parallel to and 100 feet southerly of Centerline of the abandoned Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company, measured at right angle to said centerline, and a line parallel to and 130 feet southerly of said centerline, measured at right angle to said centerline, being all that part of said strip lying easterly of the west line of the SW1/4 SW1/4 of said Section 24 and westerly of the city limits of the City of Irrigon, Oregon, located in the SW1/4 of SE1/4 of said Section 24. For more detailed information regarding the public meeting, contact Burke O’Brien Director with Morrow County Public Works Department at 541-989-9500.
THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox August 6, 2010. Deadline for advertising and story ideas is Friday, July 30. Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 Fax: 481-9200 E-mail: lprag@centurytel.net
SENIOR SERVICES CHERYL TALLMAN’S FOOT CLINIC is held on the 1st Monday of every month, unless a holiday, then it moves to the next Monday, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the new Senior Center building , 100 Tatone St., next to City Hall. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Morrow County Health District Home Health. $20 charge.
The deadline for all Open Class Livestock entries is July 9th at 5:00 p.m. Please reserve a spot for your open class livestock so we can make sure we have enough pens reserved. To reserve pens call Ren’ee at 1-541676-9474. The Fair is also looking for superintendents for Clothing and for Community Booths for further information contact the Fair office at 1-541-676-9474.
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THUNDER Over the River!!! 4th of July Celebration at BOARDMAN MARINA All Day Sunday: Soccer Tournament Food & Concessions @ Marina Park 6:30 am Scorchin’ Summer Rib Cook-off City Park 7 - 10 am RHS Wrestling Club Breakfast Harold Baker Pavilion, Boardman Marina
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