North Morrow Volume XVIII Number 2 September 3, 2010
PGE and CRCHS to speak at luncheon Staff of Portland General Electric will be the featured speakers at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch on Wednesday, September 15 at the Port of Morrow Office Building at 12:00 noon. The PGE folks will talk about the issues surrounding the closure of the PGE Coal Fire Plant. Also on the agenda of the meeting is a quick update by Columbia River Community Health Services on their goal to raise enough money to construct a state-of-the-art medical clinic. The lunch will be catered by River Lodge & Grill and is $10.00 per person and please remember to RSVP by Monday, September 13, to the Chamber at 541481-3014. Why does Columbia River Community Health Services need a new building? Since 2005 the CRCHS Clinic has experienced a 240% growth increase from about 5,000 patient visits to the current patient load of over 12,000 patient visits annually. During the same time period, staffing has increased 342% from 7 employees to the current service team of 24. CRCHS has also increased medical providers 100% from 2 to the current 4. They have made 4 building additions to their current facility and their electrical capacity is maxed out for any future growth at their current location, 201 SW Kinkade Road. Why has there been such growth for the clinic? In 2005 the CRCHS Clinic became a Federally Qualified Health Care Facility, and received federal funding to enable the clinic to serve
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This architectural drawing shows the proposed new building that Columbia River Community Health Services hopes to start early next year. The non-profit clinic has purchased the land for the new construction on Willow Fork, in Boardman. uninsured and low income patients. Currently 32% of the services provided at the clinic are charity care, while 42% of the patients have commercial insurance and the other 26% are covered by Medicare and Medicaid. The Port of Morrow has been instrumental in the growth of CRCHS. Since 2007, the Port of Morrow has seen the startup of RDO/Calbee Foods, Boardman Foods has expanded, Pacific Ethanol has opened a new facility, GreenWood Resources has opened the planer-kiln plus the sawmill on the farm, McKinstry Reklaim has a new facility, ZeaChem has broken ground, all business examples of some of the new industries that currently need or will need CRCHS for occupational health care. These services include pre-employment physicals, drug screening, hearing testing,
pulmonary function testing, mask fit testing, and various other services as required by the individual company. A new CRCHS Clinic is vital and critical to the economic development of our Boardman business community. Why was an outside firm hired to assist CRCHS with this project? CRCHS completed a feasibility study in 2008 and the Board of Directors decided there was a conclusive need to bring in a professional fundraising company to help identify current viable funding sources at the local, public and private levels. Westby Associates, Inc. joined the CRCHS team to work with the local business community, regional foundations and local, state and federal elected officials as a united priority to complete critical funding to this important community health project. They have currently raised over $1 mil-
lion through public and private sources and secured a USDA low interest loan for $1.25 million. They need to raise approximately $1 million to finalize the project. They have the potential of $650,000 in foundation funding support; however, that is not possible without identifying strong local financial support in the range of $500,000 in pledges, grants or cash commitments that will further leverage required public and foundation support to complete the building project. Foundations and public funding sources look for and respond to strategic partnerships and community support. Without the immediate support from the business community and public dollar investment at the local, state and federal level, the CRCHS building project will be in jeopardy of not being completed, and the current capacity and service levels
would not be able to respond to the growing demand of our local community. Our nearest hospital is 25 miles away--that is not the day-to-day answer for the urgent daily needs of our Boardman community. What does a new clinic mean for the rest of the Boardman business community? The new CRCHS clinic will enable more residents to utilize our local providers, which keeps our residents here to fill their prescriptions, maybe stop by the grocery story and purchase other things in Boardman. Let’s keep our investment HERE in Boardman. Your cash investment or pledge to this building campaign will leverage critical foundation support and help secure public funds. Contact CRCHS, 201 SW Kinkade, PO Box 397, Boardman, OR 97818 or call 541.481-7212 with your pledge.
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Community Calendar September, 2010 2 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 3 Storyhour (most Fridays) Oregon Trail Library Boardman @10:455 6 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. 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 7 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. 9 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 15 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 20 Boardman Park & Rec District Board Meeting, Park Office, #1 West Marine Drive @ 7:30 pm October 2 Breakfast@Boardman Senior Center 3 Morrow County Historical Society Annual Meeting,Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St, Boardman, OR 97818, 1:30PM - 4:00PM
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Kris Baker Dorran is Boardman Quilt Show’s Featured Quilter The Featured Quilter at the 6th Annual Boardman Quilt Show has had a variety of careers and experiences, which she draws on in her creative projects. Kris Dorran, 2010 Featured Quilter, grew up in Boardman Oregon. In her early days, she was known as Kris Baker. She graduated from Riverside High School in Boardman in 1980, and from Oregon State University in 1985. Kris attributes her interest in sewing and textile arts to her mother, Mildred Baker. “My mother has always sewn, I don’t think I had a ‘store bought’ dress until I was in the sixth grade. She taught me to sew at a very early age. I sewed mostly clothes and really didn’t get into quilting until I was in my thirties. Once I did get into quilting I pretty much stopped making clothes all together.” After graduating from OSU, Kris farmed with her dad, Harold Baker for a year. She moved on to another aspect of the business world when K-Mart Corporation hired her. During the 20 years she was with K-Mart, she managed 11 K-Mart stores in eight states. In 2006, Kris left K-Mart, and moved with her husband Randy
back to his hometown, Hermiston. ting into and potentially wasting She continues to work full time in fabric.” 2010 Featured Quilter Kris management and quilts for pleasure. She shares that she really Dorran will be available to share enjoys making smaller items, table runners, table toppers and wall hangings. “I like the quick gratification that the smaller finished product gives me.” Seasonal ones are her favorites and she has been known to make them for almost any and every season. For a wedding present for one of her friends she make a set of 12 table runners, one for every month. For larger projects, Kris really enjoys making the ‘scrappy Kris Baker Dorran is Featured Quilter type’ of quilts. for Boardman 6th Annual Quilt Show. “My favorite challenge is to make something out of leftovers. My mother never threw anything away and her techniques and original deshe has passed that trait on to me.” signs with visitors at the Boardman Kris likes a challenge and en- Quilt Show, September 24 & 25. The joys using computer software pro- Quilt Show will be held at the grams to make her original designs. Boardman Senior Center, 100 “It is very helpful to be able to Tatone Street, in Boardman. Show ‘draw’ them out in color before cut- hours are 10:00 am –4:00 pm.
You may enter or just enjoy the 6th Annual Boardman Quilt Show Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 6th Annual Boardman Quilt Show, September 24th and 25th. The annual event has relocated to the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., Boardman, OR. The Featured Quilter in 2010 is Kris Dorran, of Hermiston. Kris will be available to discuss her techniques and quilts with visitors, and there will be Demonstrations, Vendors and Door Prizes during the Show. Quilts entered this year will be for display only. Visitors will vote for “Peoples Choice” award. Lunch and beverages will be available on the premises. Show
hours for both September 24 and 25 are 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Admission is $3.00. For show information or entry
forms, contact Marge Shankle, 541 481-3663; or
mshankle@centurytel.net. Entry forms are also available at Aunty Ida’s Quilt Shop, 435 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston, Oregon, 9 am – 5 pm 541-567-2726. Plan now to attend the Boardman Quilt Show September 24-25 and check out the changing fall colors in the Poplar farms next to Interstate 84. Directions: Take exit 164, Boardman’s Main Street, off I-84. Westbound traffic turn left at Stop Sign, cross over the bridge. . Eastbound traffic turn right. Go 2 blocks on Main Street; turn right on City Center Drive. Follow to end; Boardman Sr. Center is on the right.
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Trevor Fox Memorial Children’s Park dedication set for Sept. 18th The dedication and grand opening for Irrigon’s Trevor Fox Memorial Children’s Park will be held on Saturday, September 18th at 11:00 am at the New Children’s Park adjacent to the Don Baxter Skate Park at Irrigon City Park. The park is adjacent to US Hwy 730 and bordered by Division Street, Main Avenue, and Eighth Street. The new playground is clearly visible from Highway 730, so you should have no trouble finding it. This park is unique to our area in that it was designed with the needs of people of all abilities and incorporates nature play into the fabric of the design. Please come and join us in celebrating this new addition for the children and families of the Mid Columbia region!
No child can resist climbing on this dinosaur structure!
Photo left: This cute bouncey toy is suitable for the younger children. Photo above: Parents can watch their kids from the comfort and shade of this gazebo. Photo below: The ramps on the play structure make access for kids of all abilities
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Library to offer free program about sustainable future for rural Oregon (Boardman OR.) —Rural communities in Oregon have been buffeted by shifting natural resource policies and globalizing economies, yet family legacies, attachment to place, and traditional institutions help these communities preserve their heritage of making a living from the land. What does rural Oregon’s sustainable future look like? This is the focus of “Landscapes and Livelihoods: A Sustainable Future for Rural Oregon,” a free program with Southern Oregon University professor Victoria Sturtevant on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:30pm at the OTLD
Boardman library, 200 South Main Street, Boardman. This program is sponsored by Oregon Humanities and the Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO). Sturtevant’s experience in the coal-mining region of Kentucky sparked her interest in resourcebased communities. Since 1980, she has taught sociology and environmental studies at Southern Oregon University. Her research focuses on social dimensions of forest management, particularly community involvement in social assessment, ecological monitoring, wildfire planning, and collaborative stewardship.
Oregon Humanities (813 SW Alder St, #702, Portland, OR 97205) is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities that believes in the power of ideas and insights to transform communities. More information about OH’s programs and publications, which include the Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua, Think & Drink, Humanity in Perspective, Teacher Institutes, Summer Honors Symposium, Public Program Grants, and Oregon Humanities magazine, can be found at www.oregonhumanities.org.
Boardman says goodbye to councilor and seeks to fill vacancy At their regular Concil meeting August 17th, the Boardman City Council said goodbye to Councilor Jerry Johnson. Mr. Johnson submitted a letter of resignation explaining he plans to retire to the central Oregon area. In his letter he said it has been a privilege to serve the citizens of Boardman and has been a pleasure to work with all the Council. He encouraged the Council to work as a team and to never give up the dream of seeing Boardman grow and prosper.
Boardman Mayor Chet Phillips presented Mr. Johnson with a Certificate of Appreciation for serving on the Council since January of 2009. Councilor Johnson’s resignation leaves the City Council with a vacancy to fill. This term ends December 31, 2012. Those wishing to serve on the Boardman City Council must currently reside within the City limits of Boardman , must have resided within the City limits for at least a year, and be a registered voter. Letters of interest should be
addressed to City Manager Karen Pettigrew at Boardman City Hall, PO Box 229, Boardman, Oregon 97818. In other City business, the Council approved spending up to $4000 to widen a driveway to the Shell station along the newly completed South Main Street project to allow better access for semitrucks. The Council also declared two police cars, a pick up, and a lawn mower as excess property for sale.
Columbia River Community Health Services Free sports physicals for Jr/Sr Students each Thursday; Call for appointment & particulars.
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Some of our services include: * Well Baby/Child Exams * Childhood Immunizations * Sport Physicals * Men’s and Women’s Health Exams * CDL Physicals * Pre-employment Drug Screening * Chronic Disease Management * Diabetes Management * Adult Immunizations * Flu Shots * Access to dental care * Sliding Scale Fee Arrangements
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CLASSIC CAR ROLL IN! “Attention Classic Car Enthusiasts” Roll on over to Boardman for the second annual Rollin’ On The River Live Music/Beer & Wine Tasting Event.
Date: September 25, 2010 Time: 2:00pm to 7:30pm Place: Boardman Marina Park $20 Classic Car Display Fee* *Includes: 1 Entry to Rollin On The River & 1 Dutch Oven Sample Plate Information Contact: Michelle...541-314-2127 Hosted by: Boardman Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club of Boardman
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CRCHS holds annual BBQ
The staff and providers of Columbia River Community Health Services served up typical BBQ fare for their 6th annual Community Appreciation Barbeque. Thursday August 12 th in Boardman, Columbia River Community Health Services held their annual Community Appreciation Barbeque. This is the sixth year CRCHS has held its Community Appreciation Barbeque, in conjunction with the National Association of Community Health Centers, Community Health Center Week. Nearly 250 people were in attendance as Mario’s Basque Barbeque cooked up hot dogs,
hamburgers, cold salads, beans and all the fixings. Devon Oil contributed several bags of ice to keep cold the soda donated by Tienda El Sol I. Desert Springs Bottled Water donated a water cooler and several bottles of water. Tienda El Sol II provided the bouncy house, a favorite with the kids, as well as a cake decorated to mark the occasion. The food and drinks were served by the staff and health care providers of Columbia River Community Health Services.
Students to compete in spelling championship
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WHERE: Windy River Elementary WHEN: • (CYB BOYS ONLY) October 7, 2010 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm • ( CYB GIRLS & Lil’ Hoops) December 9, 2010 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CYB—all boys and girls between Grades 4-6 Lil’ Hoops—all boys and girls between Grades 2-3. Questions? call Sarah at 541-481-6170.
Caleb Thomas and Ryan Ibarra of Boardman, and Kaitlynn Linnell and Corbin Tegner of Irrigon will be representing Morrow County this year at the Oregon Statewide Spelling Championship. The Spelling Championship will once again take place at the Oregon State Fair in Salem on Saturday, September 4th. After 33 years of being directed by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), this year’s Spelling Championship will be sponsored by Oregon Spellers, an all-volunteer group funded solely by donations. The group was formed in response to the ODE’s budget-driven decision to eliminate their state-level spelling contest. For more information, visit the Oregon Spellers’ website at http://home.centurytel.net/
oregonspellers . David Walker of KAVL TV News will be emceeing the statewide spelling contest this year. He will pronounce each word, use it in a sentence and then interview the contestants while judges score the test papers. The Oregon Statewide Spelling Championship is not an oral spelling bee but rather a written contest, all spellers in the same Division will receive the same words. It is not affiliated with the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Students compete at the elementary, middle and high school levels. First, second, and third place winners will receive U.S. Savings Bonds. The audience is also invited to test their skill by spelling the contest words along with the students.
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Boardman Buzzzzzzzz
Diane Wolfe, CEO Dear Community, Well, since September is here, I guess that means fall is here! Fall is my favorite time of the year and you can almost smell it in the air, I love the warm days and cool nights. August was another busy month. I tried to find some time to take a few days up, but we just had too much going on here in Boardman to get away. And personally I think that is a wonderful problem! It has been a fun learning experience working with PGE and the local union on the closing of the Coal-fired plant. We held a very successful Public Utility OOPS! We try so hard to never forget a sponsor, but sometimes we must miss one! We want to let Oregon First Community Credit Union that we appreciate their sponsorship of our 4th of July Celebration. Career Day 2010 The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is once again teaming up with Riverside High School to coordinate the Career Day 2010 on Wednesday, October 20. Local businesses will partner with a student from RHS for a job shadow experience – introducing students to a variety of career and job opportunities. Students spend the morning with businesses observing daily routines and activities. Job shadowing provides students with a look at the world of work and the range of career opportunities available to them. Unlike field trips, where students visit the work-site as an observer, job shadows are structured so that students play an active role in learning. The sponsoring businesses and students will then meet a the Port of Morrow for the monthly membership lunch (cost is $10.00
Commission at the Port of Morrow in August and had a really good turn-out. Now we will be working on the public comment period for the DEQ. I had the opportunity to tour the Coalfired plant, thank you Doug Pope for arranging the tour and being such a wonderful tour guide. I really enjoyed it. September will keep the chamber office busy working on Rollin’ on the River and Morrow County Leadership. And we will be working on Career Day and all the normal work that goes on in the office. We are working hard to update the web, you should see new pictures soon and we are re-writing the copy. We just completed the new Morrow County brochure and the Morrow County Tourism Committee is really pleased with the results. It is such a pleasure to live and work in Boardman; you make a great community to call home! Till next month. di per person) and each student will present their experiences to the group. The Chamber of Commerce, working with Riverside high school will contact local businesses in September to schedule one or more students to job shadow. For more information contact the Boardman Chamber at 541-481-3014. Board Elections November is the month the Boardman Chamber of Commerce elects new board members. Terms ending in 2010 are Julie Gisi, Wendy Osgood, Don Drayton, and Dean Kegler. To be considered as a potential nominee please contact the Chamber. Board members are dedicated individuals of the chamber who are willing to attend board meetings, be part of special committees and other activities sponsored by the chamber. For more information please contact the Chamber at 541-481-3014. Rollin’ on the River The 2nd annual Rollin’ on the River will be held September 25 at the Boardman Marina Park from 2 – 7:30 pm. Last year was a great event and we are looking forward
to better weather and an even better event. The Shades, a band from the Tri Cities, will play from 2-5. They are a classic rock and pop music group. Then at 5:30 Brady Goss, the Piano Man will play until the close of the event at 7:30. Those of you that attended last year enjoyed Brady and I know are excited to have him come back and entertain us. The event price includes the glass for the wine and for the beer; of course the great entertainment; 2 “tastes” of your choice of beer or wine, Hodgen Distributing will be bringing down their beer truck with a selection of micro brew beers and Marshal’s Winery will bring a great selection of wines. We are inviting classic car clubs to attend our event, so we are hoping you will have lots of cool cars for you to look at; and the event price includes a Dutch Oven Sampler plate. The Dutch Oven club will be cooking your dinner on site in their dutch ovens, so it will give you a chance to see how they work and visit with the cooks. As you can see, we have lots for you to do at Rollin’ on the River and the ticket price is just $20 per person. If you purchase your tickets prior to September 10, they are just 2 for $35. You can purchase tickets from any committee mem-
ber, or stop by the chamber office. Committee members are: Pam Docken, Mindy Binder, Deanne Irving, Michelle Erickson, Kathie McGowan, Kathy Neal, Dean Kegler and Diane Wolfe. Ford Foundation Leadership Morrow County has been selected to participate in the Ford Leadership Spring Program. The Leadership Development training consists of 48 class hours held over four Friday-Saturday sessions. The classes focus on developing the community leadership capacity of individuals. The training emphasizes an interactive and facilitative style rather than lectures. It draws on the knowledge and skills of those in the room, augmented by the lessons in the curriculum. A typical class consists of about 25 individuals (high-school students to retired seniors) with leadership experience ranging from emerging to seasoned. This training is designed for a diverse mix of citizens representing business, government and non-profit sectors. If you are interested in learning more about this program or would like to apply to be an applicant please let Diane at the Chamber office know before September 17. Morrow County residents that are interested will be asked to fill
out an application on-line then the Ford Foundation will select the participants. Oregon Events Calendar The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is working on the calendar of events for 2011. If you have an event that you would like for us to list on any of the chamber’s calendars please let Sue know the details of the event as soon as possible. We will be submitting events for the Oregon Events calendar by the end of October. Chamber Annual Banquet The Boardman Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2010. We have moved the event from Friday to Saturday evening so we won’t interfere with the High School sports programs. This annual event is held to recognize local volunteers who do great things for Boardman. Last year’s winners were Citizen of the Year; Jane and Sam Esterbloom; Business Person of the Year, Kate Close, Banner Bank; Educator of the Year, Dirk Dirksen; and Pioneer Award, Stan and Barbara Henkle . Nomination forms will be out in October at the Chamber office. Watch future newsletters for the details of this fun event.
6th Annual Boardman Quilt Show 2-Day Show: September 24-25, 2010 10 am—4:00 pm Demonstrations, Door Prizes, Vendors “ Peoples Choice” Award $3.00 Admission BOARDMAN SENIOR CENTER 100 Tatone Street, Boardman, OR Featured Quilter Kris Dorran Take Main Street South to City Center Way Lunch & Beverages available For show information or Entry Form, contact Marge Shankle 541-481-3633, mshankle@centurytel.net. Entry Forms are available at Aunty Ida’s Quilt Shop, Hermiston 435 W. Hermiston Ave., Hermiston OR 9am-5pm 541-567-2726
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September Yard of the Month
You’ll find the “Yard of the Month” sign for September at the corner of Mt Adams and Wilson streets in Boardman. I’m sure many of you have noticed the spacious lawn and tidy grounds surrounding a generous duplex there. Not often does one find a duplex so adorned. Yes indeed, the owner Grant Chapman came to Boardman 20 years ago, built this duplex and now his wife Kathy and he cooperate with the neighbors Tom and Dorothy in keeping the ground picture perfect. Their grandson Jack who is living with them this summer loves to help too. Their lovely corner lot melds nicely into the green belt of natu-
ral habitat in back. That habitat brings many winged visitors to the assorted nosegays of colorful flowers tucked into corners of the yard. These displays bloom their heads off from early spring to late fall. Birds can also be seen drinking from and bathing in three different water features, a fountain, a water fall and a pond. In back there is a white trellis surrounded by flowers where if one wished he might sit and view the gorgeous Boardman sunsets over the Columbia River while listening to water music from one of the well placed water displays. Beautiful work Chapmans. Thanks from Gardening Friends of Boardman.
Thank you Tracy & Mindy McClure of T-Bar Enterprizes for buying my steer I appreciate your support of the Morrow County 4-H and Fair Wayne Killion
UMCDF destroys oldest mustard ton container stored at UMCD Hermiston The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) on August 3 destroyed the oldest mustard ton container stored at the Umatilla Depot. The 70year-old ton container was manufactured in 1940. In The oldest mustard ton container stored at the Umatilla Chemical Depot was 1946, it was destroyed August 3, 2010 at the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility. filled with 1,768 pounds of mustard agent at difficult times. UMCDF is posi- Okinawa to the depot in the late the Rocky Mt. Arsenal, near Den- tioned very well for continued suc- Sixties, but Oregon Gov. Tom ver, Colo., and later transported to cess. Achieving the treaty date is McCall objected along with NW Congressional representatives. UMCD between 1962-1969, where within our reach.” “Disposal of ‘Grandpa’ is an- President Richard Nixon later it remained in storage until its disposal. Depot employees nick- other positive step forward in elimi- signed an order stopping further named the container “Grandpa.” nating the chemical stockpile at shipments of unitary chemical Depot maps identified its storage Umatilla Chemical Depot.” said Lt. weapons to the depot. Col. Kris Perkins, depot comThe Depot will be celebrating structure as “Grandpa’s House.” In a statement to UMCDF work- mander. “We remain focused on its 69th birthday this October. ers for disposal of the oldest ton our mission to safely and compli- Originally built to support the container in Umatilla’s storage as antly destroy the remaining chemi- WWII effort, the Depot first rewell as recent progress on disposal cal stockpile to ensure increased ceived conventional munitions in of mustard ton containers, Carmen safety of the surrounding commu- 1941. All of the conventional munitions were removed from the deSpencer, Deputy Assistant Secre- nities and our nation.” Unitary chemical munitions pot in 1994 after years of depot tary of the Army (Elimination of Chemical Weapons), said “Thank were shipped to the depot from support during World War II, the you for the job you do every day, 1962 to 1969. The Army planned Korean War, Vietnam and the Gulf thanks for gutting it out through to ship chemical weapons from War.
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Boardman hosts Development Park wraps up Symposium - hailed as constructive Summer Recreation Funtastic Kidz Summer Recreation Program (for those ages 4 12) enrolled 225 children, who participated in games, sports, nutrition, arts and crafts and bowling. At the end of the program, 59 children and their families went to the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center for an end-of-season celebration, including a barbecue. Ninety-two teens enrolled in the Teen Summer Recreation Program and participated in many activities including sports and games such as bowling, bicycling, water activities, relays, ping pong and others. Their end-of-season celebration saw 41 teens eligible to go to Some of the over 40 people who attended the City of Boardman’s Development Symposium look at maps of available lots with views of the Columbia River in Boardman. On August 25th, the City of cal businesses to live in Boardman, new housing for Boardman. AcBoardman hosted a Development citing 60 or 70 percent of its work- cording to the recently completed Symposium along the shores of ers now drive 30 to 60 miles each Buildable Lands Inventory , there the Columbia River. Over 40 stake- way to work each day. Debbie are 60 lots for single family resiholders attended the symposium, Radie of Boardman Foods agreed, dential available with infrastructure made up of developers, real estate saying they have a need to hire 30 already in place, large parcel single agents, lending agencies, property to 50 more employees and would family residential lots totaling 276 owners, and State, County and like them to live in Boardman be- acres ready for infrastructure, and City officials. Attendees spent the cause living locally makes them 71.5 acres of large parcel zoned for multi-family. lunchtime hearing about reasons better employees. Mayor Phillips said “it is cerThe Boardman City Council refor fulfilling housing needs in Boardman. Afterwards a tour of cently put into action recommen- tainly refreshing to see that so the available lots in Boardman was dations from the Economic Devel- many of the participants were acgiven. opment Committee for incentives ceptable to looking at new, creative Boardman Mayor Chet Phillips suspending system development ways to meet the needs of quality led the discussion, saying charges for a year and offering free housing development in the City Boardman has a per capita income water and sewer services for up to of Boardman. We have the jobs, of over $36,000. He said Boardman three months to new homeowners. we have the income, let’s build the has a need to provide competitive The Committee has been meeting houses.” housing to draw employees of lo- for several months with a focus on
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Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho for a fun filled day. The Wildhorse Foundation was a generous sponsor of this program. Twenty seven children participated in the swimming lesson program held at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center, with busing provided by Boardman Park & Recreation District. The Park would like to thank everyone who participated in the program and all the donors who made this 5-week program so special. Recreation Director Blaine Ganvoa is already planning ahead to include more activities for next year’s program.
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Drugstores When you need a prescription filled, how do you decide where to go? Convenience and price are the factors that drive most of us. I’d like to suggest that there are additional factors to consider. In fact, there are many reasons to think and act locally, not only to get your prescriptions filled quickly and at a fair price, but also to ensure that our community thrives. While we see chain stores popping up everywhere, did you know that there are 24,000 independent community pharmacies in the US today? And that their local pharmacists fill 44 percent of the retail prescriptions sold each year? These pharmacies do an excellent job not only in filling prescriptions but helping customers understand how and when to take their prescriptions. A 2002 Consumer Reports survey of 32,000 readers found that 85 percent of surveyed Consumer Reports readers were very satisfied or completely satisfied with their experience at independents compared with 58 percent of chain drugstore customers. These same Consumer Reports readers also reported that independent pharmacies were most likely to have fast service and helpful pharmacists. This may be partly due to the entrepreneurial character of independents, which puts their owneroperator at least one step closer to their patients than other types of pharmacies. This often translates into fewer delays in filling orders, shorter waits in line, and more personal attention from pharmacists. Consumer Reports readers found independent pharmacists to be accessible, approachable, and especially knowledgeable about both prescription and nonprescription medications. Local community pharmacies are often a good source of hard-to-find medications. The Consumer Reports survey found that when these local pharmacies were out of a medication, they were able to get it for patients within one day 80 percent of the time. Other types of pharmacies were only able to restock within a day about 55 percent of the time. So, what about costs? Cost is less of an issue at independents today than it was in the past because most pharmacies accept insurance plans. Your copayment will be the same at all pharmacies. The Consumer Report’s research found that the chains they evaluated charged the highest prices, presumably for prescriptions not covered by insurance. But beyond the personal attention, professional service, high standard of care, and lower costs of independents, there are other reasons to shop locally at independent pharmacies. Economics is one. Local businesses tend to hire locally for positions that are often centralized in a chain’s headquarters. Compared with the select inventory of chains, independents also carry local items in addition to national brand items. And the profits from locally-owned businesses more often make their way back into the community. In fact a 2003 Independent Business Alliance economic impact study conducted in Texas found that more than three times as much money stayed in the community when it was spent at local businesses than when it was spent at chains. Add to this the higher costs for road maintenance and public safety services of the chains, and you have some strong financial arguments in favor of independent pharmacies. When you spend your money with local independent businesses, too, you are having a critical say in the look and feel of your town, and taking one step toward helping to preserve its unique character. That’s something that can’t be measured in dollars.
National Council on Aging launches Better Choices, Better Health™ Online workshop addresses chronic diseases Oregon and six states will offer New online workshop developed at Stanford University for people with Arthritis, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer and Other Chronic Conditions. Register today at: SelfManage.org Washington, D.C. August 24, 2010 – The National Council on Aging (NCOA) today announced the debut of Better Choices, Better Health™, the online version of the internationally recognized Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP), which will be available free for people with chronic health conditions in Oregon and six other states—California, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Interested people can register at SelfManage.org. Spaces, however, are limited, and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Better Choices, Better Health helps people with arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis and many other chronic conditions manage their symptoms and take control of their health. Developed and tested at the Stanford University Patient Education Center, the workshop is offered exclusively through a license from NCOA. This sevenstate pilot effort is supported with funding from The Atlantic Philanthropies. “Nearly half of all adults live with one or more chronic health conditions, and many struggle to find ways to manage their condition,” said Jay Greenberg, Senior Vice President of Social Enterprise at NCOA. “Better Choices, Better Health meets people where they increasingly are—online. The workshop represents a convenient way for people to develop the confidence and skills they need to cope with their illnesses. It provides a way for them to help others, while they help themselves.” An Evidence-Based, Six-Week Workshop—Available Online and in Communities Across Oregon Better Choices, Better Health helps
participants reduce their pain and anxiety and manage a wide range of symptoms and conditions. Led by trained instructors, participants together address topics such as stress reduction, dealing with distressful emotions, planning for the future, locating and using community resources, building communication skills, and asking for help. Better Choices, Better Health participants can log onto the free sessions from any computer with an Internet connection, including dialup. Sessions are posted on a secure Web site each week for six weeks. There are no set times for workshop sessions; participants log on remotely at their convenience to complete exercises, read posted material, and interact with others. The workshops can be particularly useful for those individuals without access to transportation or who prefer the anonymity of a virtual group. In addition to the online Better Choices, Better Health, in-person community-based CDSMP workshops, called Living Well with Chronic Conditions in Oregon, are provided locally with funding support from the US Administration on Aging to 47 states and territories. Living Well with Chronic Conditions is also available in a Spanish language version, Tomando Control de su Salud. Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority jointly provide support to organizations across the state to offer Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshops, 374 of which were held in 27 of Oregon’s 36 counties between 2005 and 2009, reaching nearly 4,000 people. The goal of DHS/OHA is to make Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshops available to all Oregonians with chronic conditions, offered both in person and online. Information on the communitybased CDSMP program can be obtained by emailing living.well@state.or.us or calling 1888-576-7414.
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Second Mosquito pool test positive for West Nile Virus in Morrow County. West Nile virus was isolated in a second mosquito pool at a site near Irrigon, Morrow County, according to Oregon Public Health officials and Oregon State University, Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory. This is the second West Nile virus positive mosquitoes detected in Morrow County this summer. Health officials are advising people in Morrow County to take precautions against mosquitoes in order to avoid the risk of infection. “The risk of contracting West Nile virus is low but we do encourage people to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites,” said Dr. Emilio DeBess, state public health veterinarian. This is the third case of West Nile virus in the State of Oregon in 2010. Washington State and California have had WNV mosquito activity since early summer. Mosquito pools testing posi-
tive in any area could lead to human as well as animal infection so health officials recommend mosquito bite protection especially in the evening hours. Mosquito traps are set at night in various locations throughout the county. The trapped insects are sorted by species and tested for West Nile virus. Eighty percent of people infected with West Nile virus exhibit no symptoms. Of the remaining 20 percent most have very mild symptoms, such as fever, headaches and nausea lasting from three to six days. In a few cases, more severe symptoms occur including convulsions or disorientation. The central nervous system also may be affected resulting in febrile headache, aseptic meningitis or encephalitis. DeBess says simple precautions can prevent the spread of West Nile virus: · Eliminate sources of standing
water that are a breeding ground for mosquitoes, including watering troughs, birdbaths, clogged gutters and old tires; · Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active; · Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants in mosquito-infested areas; · Use mosquito repellents containing DEET, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus or Picardin and follow the directions on the container; · Make sure screen doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly. Additional information about West Nile virus is available at: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ acd/diseases/wnile/wnile.shtml. Morrow County Health Department http://www.oregon.gov/ DHS/ph/lhd/county_directories/ Morrow.pdf Morrow County http://morrowcountyoregon.com/
UMCDF surpasses 50 percent milestone in agent destruction Umatilla Chemical Depot, Hermiston, Ore. – The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) has surpassed the 50 percent mark for destroying the original stockpile of chemical warfare agents at the Umatilla Chemical Depot. This includes all of the nerve agent and a portion of the mustard agent destroyed since the start of chemical operations in 2004. As of Aug. 6, the UMCDF had destroyed more than 1,858 tons of liquid chemical agents, or half the original total of 3,717 tons stored at Umatilla since the 1960s. “This is an exciting time to be a part of this program,” said Gary Anderson, the U.S. Army’s Site Project Manager at the UMCDF. “In my first month here, I can clearly see the expertise and desire to ensure success. I’m confident we’ll continue to live up to the high expectations and trust our work has generated in the community.”
“This is a great accomplishment for all of the 1,200 employees at the depot and disposal facility,” said Lt. Col. Kris Perkins, commander of the Umatilla Chemical Depot. “Safety and compliance will remain a continued focus.” The UMCDF began incinerating chemical agents in September 2004 and has since destroyed all of Umatilla’s GB and VX nerve agents. Although the UMCDF has processed only 50 percent of the chemical agent, it has destroyed more than 99 percent of the individual chemical munitions in the Umatilla stockpile. The UMCDF took nearly six years to process the first half of its chemical agent stockpile because most of the nerve agent was stored in relatively small amounts in rockets, land mines, artillery shells and bombs. The UMCDF is expected to take
two years or less to destroy the last half of its stockpile because mustard agent is stored in only one configuration – large steel containers with no explosives, allowing larger volumes of agent to be processed on a daily basis through the facility’s two Liquid Incinerators. Now in its final campaign, the UMCDF has fewer than 2,100 mustard ton containers remaining to be processed. The facility began mustard processing in June 2009. As chemical agent disposal plants around the country move through their mustard agent stockpiles, the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency and its contractors are rapidly increasing the percentage of U.S. stockpile destroyed. In July 2010, the U.S. surpassed the 75 percent completion mark for chemical agents in the original national stockpile.
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Fiction: Queen of the Night – J.A. Jance Rules of Betrayal – Christopher Reich Fragile – Lisa Unger Damaged – Alex Kava Frankenstein: Lost Souls – Dean Koontz Burn – Nevada Barr The Cookbook Collector – Allegra Goodman Faithful Place – Tana French Maid to Match – Deeanne Gist Hangman – Faye Kellerman Fly Away Home – Jennifer Weiner That Perfect Someone – Johanna Lindsey The Spy – Clive Cussler and Justin Scott The Search – Nora Roberts A Secret Affair – Mary Balogh Whiplash – Catherine Coulter Burning Wire: A Lincoln Rhyme novel – Jeffrey Deaver Non-Fiction: Daughter of the Saints: Growing Up in Polygamy – Dorothy Allred Solomon Think No Evil: Inside the Story of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting and Beyond – JonasBeiler The Genius in all of Us: Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Genetics, Talent, andIQ is Wrong – David Shenk River Cottage Preserves Handbook – Pam Corbin Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip – Confessions of a Cynical Waiter The Cheepskate Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of Americans Living Happily Below Their Means – Jeff Yeager Seven Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin – James Sullivan Amelia Earhart: The Thrill of It – Susan Wels Red Families v. Blue Families: Legal Polarization and the Creation of Culture – Naomi Cahn The Mayo Clinic Diet: Eat Well, Enjoy Life, Lose Weight Tokyo Rose An American Patriot: A Dual Biography Ireland: A History The 10-Minute Total Body Breakthrough
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Morrow County Historical Society annual meeting brings Kam Wah Chung story to Boardman October 3 The Kam Wah Chung Story is a must-know, must see for anyone with an interest in Oregon History. Christy Sweet, Curator of the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site in John Day, will bring Kam Wah Chung Co. artifacts, displays and stories to the Morrow County Historical Society Annual Meeting, Sunday, October 3, 2010, from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM. The Meeting will be at the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St, Boardman, OR 97818. The meeting begins with the traditional Potluck Lunch at 1:30 pm. Bring a favorite dish, or just come! The FREE program, featuring Christina Sweet, begins at 2:30 PM., and is of interest to all ages. A century ago, as many as 30,000 Chinese labored in gold mines, helped build railroads, contributed to commerce, and played a significant role in the development of Eastern Oregon. The center for the Chinese community in Eastern Oregon was a stone building in John Day constructed as a
trading post on The Dalles Military Road in 1866. This building, the only reminder of Chinese presence in Eastern Oregon, contains thousands of artifacts and relics which illustrate the many former uses of the site - as a general store, pharmacy, doctor’s office, Chinese temple, opium den, and home. Sweet will bring artifacts from the museum plus give a lively portrayal of the colorful lives of Doc Hay and Lung On, the two Chinese men who lived at Kam Wah Chung. Doc Hay practiced Chinese medicine for the Chinese community and early settlers throughout Eastern Oregon, including Morrow County. He prescribed complex mixtures of herbs, animal extracts and minerals for healing. He diagnosed ailments by
feeling one’s pulse. Reportedly a gambler and ladies’ man, Lung On was an ambitious man of commerce, owning the first car dealer-
ship in Eastern Oregon. This is a lively presentation of interest to all ages. Please circle Sunday October 3 on your calendar and enjoy the Kam Wah Chung Story at the Morrow Co. Historical Society Annual Meeting in Boardman. Questions? Contact Donna Eppenbach at 541- 9223197.
Boardman Police Department offers child safety seat program The Boardman Police Department is now offering child safety seat inspections and installations, free of charge to the public. Officer Chris Tiboni was recently certified as a Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician through Safe Kids Worldwide, using curriculum provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians can check safety seats for correct installation, damage, recalls, and size and age appropriateness. In 2004, there were 495 passenger vehicle occupant fatalities among children under 5 years of age. Of those 495 fatalities, an estimated 173 (35%) were totally unrestrained. Among children under 5 years old, an estimated 451 lives were saved in 2004 by child re-
straint use. Of these 451 lives saved, 413 were associated with the use of child safety seats and 38 with the use of adult belts. Child safety seats can reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers, ages 1-4. An awareness gap exists when it comes to child passenger safety, while 96 percent of parents and caregivers believe their child safety seats are installed correctly, research shows that seven out of 10 children are improperly restrained. The most common child safety seat installation mistake are, not using the right child safety seats for a child’s size and age; not placing the child safety seat in the correct direction; incorrect installation of the child safety seat in relation to the vehicle’s air bags; incorrect in-
stallation and tightness of the child safety seat to the vehicle seat; not securing or tightening the child safety seat’s harness and crotch straps; improper use of locking clips for certain vehicle safety belts; not making sure the vehicle’s seat belts fit properly across the child when using a booster seat; and using a defective or broken child safety seat. With an inspection and installation from the Boardman Police Department, you can greatly increase your child’s safety in an accident. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday by calling the Boardman Police Department at 541-481-6071, ask for Officer Tiboni. Each seat takes about 30 minutes to check but the peace of mind will last forever!
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$11 million bond request filed by Boardman Rural Fire District BOARDMAN – The Boardman Rural Fire Protection District on Friday (Aug. 27) officially filed with the Morrow County elections office to place an $11 million general obligation bond on the Nov. 2 General Election ballot. If approved by voters, the bond would build a new fire station, pay off its current debt obligation, and replace an aging ladder truck Twelve years ago, by a vote of the people, the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District annexed the City of Boardman to create a more efficient fire department. In the years since, the BRFPD has seen its com-
munity and fire district grow beyond its expectations. The current BRFPD building is at maximum capacity. Built in 1973, it was remodeled in 1998 to help with growth. Since the station was originally built, Sam Boardman Elementary and Windy River Elementary have been constructed across the street. There is no room for expansion at the current location. A new station would include updated training facilities that could be utilized by the BRFPD and other local emergency services. A key component in the Board’s view is the opportunity this fund-
ing could provide for a Fire Science/EMT college program. In this type of program, 15 students work and live at the fire station on an internship, which is a requirement for their degrees. At the same time, these students would also do shift work while at the station and provide emergency fire and EMS calls when not attending classes. These interns could aid staffing levels at the District, which could then potentially provide 24/7 service, 365 days a year, to the community without having to pay for additional staff. The current structure does not have room for this program.
Drinking water protection is available for private wells Pendleton, Ore. – The Oregon Public Health Division and Umatilla County Public Health recommend that home owners with private wells north of Milton Freewater test their water periodically for coliform bacteria. The shallow ground water aquifer north of Milton Freewater is known to be contaminated and residents should take measures to assure that their well water is safe to drink. Wells can become contaminated by surface water or shallow groundwater, especially during periods of high run-off due to rainfall, snowmelt, or stream flooding. “The best way to determine if the well has been contaminated is to have a water sample tested by a drinking water laboratory” stated Genni Lehnert, Administrator Umatilla County Public Health.
If your home water supply is contaminated with fecal coliform (E.coli) bacteria, property owners should boil their drinking water or use an alternate source such as bottled water. Water should be boiled for 1 minute after it reaches a “rolling boil”. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and food preparation. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water. · The water is safe for hand washing and bathing, but people should not swallow the water. · Washing dishes can be safely done by using hot water (dishwasher) or placing 1 capful of bleach in the rinse water. If you experience symptoms such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, or headaches and they persist, you
may want to seek medical advice. Infants, young children, some elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems may be at an increased risk for medical complications. If a well has been contaminated by a specific flooding event or surface run-off, the well should be disinfected with bleach and flushed. If this temporary disinfection procedure does not eliminate the bacteria, continuous treatment may be required. Common treatment units that can be installed for your home to continuously treat bacteria include ultraviolet units and chlorination. For further information, contact Oregon State Drinking Water at (541) 276-8006 or the Umatilla County Public Health at (541) 2785432.
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Grant to help new collaborative improve health in Morrow County $22,400 Regence Foundation grant to support Morrow County Community Health Improvement Partnership PORTLAND, Ore. – The Regence Foundation announced today it has awarded a $22,400 grant to support a new community collaborative called the Morrow County Community Health Improvement Partnership. The collaborative is made up of local health care providers and local government, community organizations and businesses. The group’s goal is to improve health and increase access to care for residents in this north-central Oregon county. Morrow County and its surrounding counties have been designated as a health professional shortage area for primary medical, dental and mental health care. According to the 2008 American Community Survey (accessed through the Oregon Office for Rural Health), 23.5 percent of Morrow County residents do not have health insurance. “Community collaboratives across the state, like NEON in La
Grande or HealthMatters of Central Oregon, have made major strides in improving health care access and quality in local communities,” said Michael Alexander, Regence Foundation board chair. “Creating the Morrow County Community Health Improvement Partnership is an important step forward in addressing the health care needs of local residents in a thoughtful and data-driven way.” With the help of the Regence Foundation grant, the collaborative will work toward three main goals: conduct a county-wide health needs assessment, create a strategic plan to address findings from the health needs assessment, and increase its network of community partners. Already the collaborative includes representatives from the Morrow County Health District, the Morrow County Health Department, Columbia River Community Health Services, Community Counseling Solutions, law enforcement,
faith communities, local business and government, recreation, education and transportation. The collaborative had its first formal meeting on June 15, and will start work on the community needs assessment in September. About The Regence Foundation The Regence Foundation is the corporate foundation of Regence, the largest health insurer in the Northwest/Intermountain region and a nonprofit independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. A 501(c)3 grantmaking organization, the Foundation partners with organizations driving significant change in health care delivery and accessibility in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Through its Sojourns program, the Foundation also supports organizations advancing quality palliative and end-of-life care. For more information visit www.RegenceFoundation.org or www.twitter.com/RegenceGives.
BRFPD places bond on ballot BOARDMAN – The Board of Directors for the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District voted unanimously in favor of placing an $11 million General Obligation Bond on the November 2, 2010, ballot at its regular Board meeting Thursday evening. With voter approval of the funds, the District would build a new fire station, pay off its current debt obligation, and replace an aging ladder truck While an attempt to pass a similar bond two years ago narrowly failed, Board member Jerry Johnson is optimistic the community will support the bond this time around. “We are good stewards of the tax payer’s money, and have never asked for funds beyond what they already pay towards having the District,” Johnson said. “We are not increasing the amount we
asked for last time. We are convinced the new fire station would bring added value to the community in a myriad of ways, especially as a long term training center, and would be something we could all be truly proud of.” Twelve years ago, by a vote of the people, the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District annexed the City of Boardman to create a more efficient fire department. In the years since, the BRFPD has seen its community and fire district grow beyond its expectations. The current BRFPD building is at maximum capacity. Built in 1973, it was remodeled in 1998 to help with growth. Since the station was originally built, Sam Boardman Elementary and Windy River Elementary have been constructed across the street. There is no room for expansion at the current location. A new
station would include updated training facilities that could be utilized by the BRFPD and other local emergency services. A key component in the Board’s view is the opportunity this funding could provide for a Fire Science/EMT college program. In this type of program, 15 students work and live at the fire station on an internship, which is a requirement for their degrees. At the same time, these students would also do shift work while at the station and provide emergency fire and EMS calls when not attending classes. These interns could aid staffing levels at the District, which could then potentially provide 24/7 service, 365 days a year, to the community without having to pay for additional staff. The current structure does not have room for this type of program.
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he countdown to Fall classes is on at Blue Mountain Community College. While classes won’t start until Monday, September 27, there are plenty of things to do to get ready during the month of September. Students who need to take a placement test, be advised or get registered still have time to do all of the above. The Boardman office of BMCC will reopen on Wednesday, September 1 from 1-5 p.m. Students are asked to call ahead for an appointment at 541-481-2099. The office will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. with the exception of the week of BMCC Preservice week (September 20-24) where the office will be closed all week. GED Prep and ESL (English as Second Language) classes will begin with an orientation session the week of September 27. ESL orientation is set for Monday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m. GED orientation is set for Tuesday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m. Students should plan to attend orientation where they will fill out registration paperwork, pay fees and learn the lay of the land. Class time for ESL is Mon. and Wed. evening from 5:30-8:30 pm and GED is Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-8:30 pm. BMCC Boardman will offer a number of credit classes Fall term via Interactive Television (ITV.) Check the Interactive Online Schedule for Fall Term at www.bluecc.edu for the full rundown. A sampling of the classes includes Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Business, Speech, College Survival and Success and Intro to Chemistry. Also the first term of EMT-Basic will be taught live on Mon. and Wed. evenings. In the line-up for non-credit classes is Circuit Training, Strength Training, several computer classes and more. For assistance or further information, contact BMCC Boardman by phone at 541-481-2099 or by email at amorter@bluecc.edu. chool Zone Driving Reminder Boardman - September is here and that means children are back to school. For the past few months, our routes have taken us through school zones without worrying about children or lowering our driving speed. The Boardman Rural Fire Protection District would like to remind everyone that come September 7th, those flashing yellow lights or signs stating “20 MPH during School hours 7am to 5pm” will be enforced. In Oregon, the minimum fine for ignoring the warnings is approximately $400.
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TRAIL APARTMENTS LOW INCOME HOUSING with rent based on income if rental assistance is available. 2 Bedrooms - Conveniently Located Walking Distance to Shopping and School. Carpeting, air-conditioning, appliances, drapes water, sewer and garbage provided
Telephone 541/ 481-9464 tty 1-800-735-2900 Office hours 9 to Noon
Manager Apt. 14 295 Boardman Ave. NE Boardman, OR 97818
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
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Proud members of the Boardman Kiwanis Club
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Phone 541-481-3090 Fax: 541-481-3091
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EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE in The Dalles/ Boardman areas, overseeing residential programs for adults with developmental disabilities. DD management experience required. Email resume to kyle@renewconsulting.com CARING PEOPLE NEEDED to work w/ adults w/ disabilities. Clear record & ODL required. Apply @ renewconsulting.com THE OREGON TRAVEL INFORMATION COUNCIL, a semi-independent state agency is seeking a full time Assistant Supervisor for the Boardman Rest Area on I-84 west of Boardman. This position assists in the direct oversight and management of day-to-day operations of the Rest Area. The Assistant Supervisor must live within commuting distance of the rest area and be able to respond within one hour to reported emergencies when on-call. Duties include overseeing the work of contractors, performing minor maintenance and repairs, monitoring and maintaining systems, maintaining an inventory of parts and supplies, and having direct contact with the traveling public to project a positive image of the State. Position description and application form can be downloaded from www.oregontic.com/jobs. Closing date is September 10, 2010. Send application form and resume with cover letter to: jim@oregontic.com or by mail to Rest Area Job, Oregon Travel Information Council, 1500 Liberty St. SE, Suite 150, Salem, OR 97302 Oregon Trail Library District Volunteer 2-8 hours per week Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. Oregon Trail Library District application packet available at the Boardman library during regular business hours. For more information call (541)481-2665. Background check required. Position open until filled.
EMPLOYMENT Oregon Trail Library District Substitute Clerk On call, $8.40 per hour · ·
Valid Oregon driver’s license Some Saturday and evening hours required · Will attend trainings and work in other OTLD libraries as assigned · Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required Oregon Trail Library District application packet available at the Boardman library during regular business hours. For more information call (541)481-2665. Background check required. Position open until filled.
CLASSIFIEDS HOUSE FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, manufactured home for sale, 1/2 acre 2 Car Garage, on , City sewer. 3-1/2% down, $100,000 Irrigon. Call 541-9222495; Espanol 541-561-8390. THREE BEDROOM TWO BATH Home For Sale, 1/2 acre, 2 car garage, For More Information Call 541-922-2495
FOR SALE JAZZY POWER CHAIR Excellent Condition, New Batteries. Asking $700.00 If interested call 541-4814321
MISCELLANEOUS THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox October 1, 2010. Deadline for advertising and story ideas is Friday, September 24th. 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.
Classified 5 lines $5
Seeking manager For maintenance, grounds and turnovers for RD subsidized complex in Boardman. Compensation includes 2 bedroom apartment with paid utilities and a salary. This position is part-time. Please fax your response to 541-298-2742 or email pearl@nmteam.com. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Professionally managed by The Neel Management Team, Inc.
Page 16 North Morrow Times August 6, 2010 The Morrow County Livestock Growers would like to thank the following for their support of the 2010 4-H & FFA Livestock Auction
Grand Champion Beef – Brett Harrison Buyer – Shepherd’s Flat Wind Farm
Grand Champion Swine – Patrick Collins Buyer – Community Bank, Heppner
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B & C Auto Repair Bailey Heavy Equipment Bank of Eastern Oregon Banner Bank Beef Northwest Boardman Foods Boardman Pharmacy Brian Susie Thompson Buttercreek Cattle Co. Cannon Chiropractic Cascade Specialties Charlie & Marsha Anderson CLD Pacific Grain Columbia River Processing Community Bank, Heppner Community Counseling Services Craig & Tawny Miles Crown Paper Dan & Ashley Lindsay Dan Haggard Dana Heidemann Dean & Patty Rill Devin Oil Dickenson Chiropractic Double T Farms Doyle Electric Dr. Carpenter Dr. Dick Temple, DVM Elmers Irrigation EZ Wireless Fairview Ag Farm Credit Services Frank Mader Frederickson Farming Gar Aviation Heppner Family Foods IRZ Consulting Jay Coil Fabricating JDR Farms Jeff Cutsforth Jerry McElligott Joe & Theresa Van Doorn Joe Halvorsen Kent Anderson Farms
Lakeview Heights Lamb Weston Legacy Ford Les Schwab Tire Center, Heppner Les Schwab Tire Center, Hermiston Lexington Machine Lexington Pump Loren Heidemann LTI Mark & Shannon Miller Mark Wunderlich Maureen McElligott McNamee Farms Merlin & Claudia Hughes Mid Columbia Producers Mikes Mobile Slaughter Montana Coat Company Morrow County Grain Growers Morrow Development Corporation Murray’s Drug NW Farm Credit Services NW Farm Supply NW Metal Fabricating Odd Fellows Lodge Ogden Farming Oregon Hay Pedro Farms Peg Leg Farms Pete McElligott PGE Piltz & Company Proudfoot Ranches RDO Rock Solid Sand & Gravel Rosco & KayRene Qualls Ryan Junt Seitz Aviation Sheperds Flat Wind Farm SMC Farms Snider Farms Snow/McElligott Stable of Youth Starvation Farms T-Bar Enterprises
Travis & Kirsten Harrison Triangle Ranches Ty Campbell Umatilla Electric Cooperative Virginia Grieb Waste Management Wheatland Insurance, Heppner & Ione Wilbur Ellis Wilkinson Ranch Windwave Communications Worden Farms Special Thanks Mitch & Tag Ashbeck Marc & Lindsay Orem Kyle Robinson Beef Northwest Cenex Harvest States Morrow County Grain Growers Tom Price Carlton Pack Phil & Kathy Carlson Ken Grieb Sandy Matthews Chris Rauch Rod Taylor Ken Bailey Christy Correa Kevin McCabe Florene Robinson John Qualls Tucker Rice
Project Grant funds available Morrow County landowners looking for financial help to prevent erosion along streams, increase irrigation efficiency or upgrade bridges or culverts that will improve fish access or projects that improve upland processes should consider applying for a grant tailored for these and similar projects. One funding source available through Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District for small projects is The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Small Grant Program. This statewide program provides up to $10,000 in Oregon Lottery funds for individual projects that help restore watersheds to a healthy condition and
also help landowners comply with the Willow Creek Ag Water Quality Management Plan and protect water quality. Morrow SWCD is the Willow Creek Watershed (includes the Boardman and Irrigon areas) contact for the UmatillaWalla Walla-Willow Creek OWEB Small Grant Team. Applications are being accepted now with funding decisions being made in September. Another funding source is the OWEB Large Grant Program that provides financial assistance for projects with higher costs. Other funding sources are also available depending on the project and landowner eligibility. Contact Morrow SWCD for applications and further information at 541-676-5452.
Boardman Senior Center September Menu Tuesday September 7 Chef Salad Fruit Tray Muffins Chocolate Cherry Bars Tuesday September 14 Pulled Pork Sandwiches Potato Salad Corn Fruit & Cookies Tuesday September 21 Salsa Chicken Mac & Cheese Beet Salad Green Beans Bread Slices Angel Food Tunnel Cake Tuesday September 28 Hungarian Goulash Carrot Salad Confetti Cottage Cheese French Bread Bread Pudding
Thursday September 9 Sweet & Sour Meatballs w/ Rice Mixed Vegetables Matermelon Salad Rolls Lemon Bars Thursday September 16 Birthday Dinner Swiss Steak Mashed Potatoes Carrots Layered Salad Rolls Cake & Ice Cream Thursday September 23 Ham & Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Tossed Salad Rolls Mandarion Orange Dessert Thursday September 30 Pineapple Chicken Lo Mein Fried Rice Coleslaw Peas Bread Sticks Banana Pudding
Boardman Senior Center Breakfast Saturday, September 4th Grand Champion Sheep – Rylee Kollman Buyer, Ty Campbell
Sausage/Ham, Eggs/ Pancakes, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee/Juice
$4.00