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BMCC mechatronics program holds inaugural meeting for industry stakeholders Mechatronics program trains people to maintain, troubleshoot and repair the complex mechanical and electrical systems found in modern industrial plants
Chamber Monthly Luncheon Boardman Chamber’s monthly luncheon is Wednesday, April 20 at noon at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. Meet the Candidates for Morrow County Commissioner and Judge. This will also be Professional Administrative Assistant recognition lunch, cost is $12. Please call 481-3014 no later than Friday, April 15 to RSVP. Thanks to our March speaker Janet Dodson – Consultant for the
EOVA (Eastern Oregon Visitor Association) Agri-Tourism Committee. Thanks to Sunrise at Boardman Cafe for catering the luncheon. Congratulations to Carmen Mendoza – Port of Morrow who won the door prize, and Diana Hall – Oregon Employment Department who won the 50/50 pot. She immediately returned the money back to the Chamber Ambassadors! Thanks, Diana!
PENDLETON, Ore. – Blue Mountain Community College’s mechatronics program held its first-ever advisory board meeting with industry stakeholders from throughout the region earlier this month to discuss how BMCC’s new program can best meet the workforce needs of industries in the area. Each career-technical education program at BMCC, including diesel technologies, dental assisting, nursing and others, has an advisory board of industry professionals who help guide college instructors in making sure courses at BMCC are teaching students the relevant skills they need to enter the local workforce. BMCC’s mechatronics program started last fall, so this was the advisory board’s first opportunity to meet. Industry professionals from Tillamook-Columbia River Processing, Boise Cascade, Packaging Corporation of America, Hermiston Foods, the Port of Morrow, ConAgra, Northwest Food Proces-
sors Association, Portland General Electric, Pacific Fruit Wholesale, InterMountain Education Service District and several data storage facilities came together to discuss the program and how BMCC can best meet the workforce needs of these industries. The mechatronics program trains people to maintain, troubleshoot and repair the complex mechanical and electrical systems found in modern industrial plants. While BMCC mechatronics programs are currently taking place in classrooms at Riverside High School in Boardman, they’ll eventually be housed in BMCC’s new Workforce Training Center that will soon break ground near the SAGE Center in Boardman. Classes are expected to begin in the new facility – paid for by a bond approved by voters in May 2015 – in the winter of 2017. Jerry McMichael, a BMCC mechatronics faculty member, facilitated the advisory board conversation, and said that stakehold-
ers were in consensus that the program needs to address training for the existing workforce, as well as attract and train new students in the high-demand, living wage jobs of industrial maintenance. McMichael said stakeholders agreed that the mechatronics program is on the right path, but with this input from industry leaders, the program will even better serve the workforce needs. McMichael said the advisory board created a subcommittee to meet in April to review the current mechatronics courses and their outcomes, and offer input to improve the program. While BMCC’s career-technical education program advisory boards traditionally meet every six months, the mechatronics advisory board has opted to meet again sooner to establish a complete program as soon as possible. That meeting is expected to occur in May or June to review the subcommittee’s work and approve a final development plan for the program.
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Community Calendar April 2016 2 Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center @ 7:30 to 10:30 am 4 Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Boardman Park & Rec. District construction Meeting (each Monday) @ City Hall - 1:30 pm Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building 5 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall 7 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Storyhour (Thursdays) Oregon Trail Library, Boardman @12:30 pm 11 Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Monday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. 14 Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm at 300 SW Wilson Lane 15 Tillicum Club meets the (3rd Tuesday of each month) @ 7:00 pm 16 Greefield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 20 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Riverfront Center Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm 21 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (3rd Thursday of each month) at the River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am 26 Boardman Park & Rec. District Meeting @ Park Office - 6 pm 27 OR Trail Library District meeting @ Irrigon Library - 7 pm
May 2016 5 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am) 7 City Council Meeting – 7pm – City Hall
Spring Greetings from the Boardman Community Development Association! This organization is working to make our community the best town in eastern Oregon to live, work, play and raise families. Some of the projects coordinated and funded in part or whole by BCDA and its partners this past year include the Little Tot Playground on Kinkade St. (next to City Hall), the splash pad located on NE Front Street next to the soccer field, and the hiring of a full time recreation director by Boardman Park and Recreation District. Another project we sponsored is the construction of the Harvest Town Produce Stand. The stand is highly visible from the I-84 freeway, easily accessed from NE Frontage Road, with lots of parking for all sizes of vehicles, RVs and trucks. The produce stand is located along a tourist activity corridor right next to the city splash pad, soccer park, skateboard park
and restrooms. Frontage Road is also the main route to the SAGE Center as well as three projects currently scheduled for construction in 2016 – a new community recreation center/ indoor swimming pool, the BMCC Workforce Training Center and the Morrow County Early Learning Center. This prime location attracts the attention of both freeway and local resident traffic on a continuous basis. Harvest Town Produce Stand is available for lease this year at a very minimal cost. Our goal with this project is to encourage free-
way travelers to stop and explore Boardman plus provide our local citizens with a place to purchase fresh produce and products. We believe the potential product offerings for this stand are unlimited. For further details contact Lisa Mittelsdorf, BCDA President, at lisam@portofmorrow.com or 541481-7678.
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Super Saturdays Super Saturdays will be starting at all OTLD branches Saturday, April 2nd. Super Saturday programs are for youth in Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Children in K-2 should have an adult present with them for the program. Starting at 11am, the hour long program will include hands on activities that incorporate the different weekly themes. Super Saturday will last eight weeks and have 4 rotating themes: science, sign language, math and a surprise program. Please call the library to reserve your spot, or if you have any questions. Boardman: 541-4812665, Heppner: 541-676-9964, Irrigon: 541-922-0138 April 2 Science April 9 Sign Language April 16Math April 23Surprise April 30Science May 7 Sign Language May 14 Math May 21 Surprise
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Walmart DC makes generous donation to Boardman’s Easter Egg Hunt
Michelle Seeley (left) and Jackie McCauley get into the spirit while they assemble a whole roomfull of Easter baskets which were donated by Walmart Distribution Center. Photo contributed Boardman- This year’s Easter Easter egg hunt. She is most ex- toys were so excited about doing Egg Hunt almost didn’t happen. cited about the donation from it” said Seeley. Boardman Chamber President Julie Hermiston’s Walmart Distribution Boardman’s Annual Easter Egg Gisi put the call out for volunteers Center. They donated a pallet of Hunt will be held this Saturday, after learning the Tillicum Club was toys to fill 84 plus prize baskets. March 26th. The event begins at unable to host the event this year, The toys include dolls, puzzles, 9:15 a.m. for pictures with the Easas they have in the past. Michelle paint sets, games, finger puppets, ter Bunny, food, and bouncy Seeley, a long time resident of and activity sets. She and volun- houses. The egg hunt begins at Boardman, heard about the need teer Jackie McCauley arranged and 10:30 a.m. for children of walking and volunteered to organize the wrapped the toys into gift baskets age to 4th graders. event for the community. for Saturday’s Easter egg hunt. “In For more information, contact Ms. Seeley was successful in addition to Walmart’s generosity, Michelle Seeley at Boardman City getting donations for the annual the employees who gave us the Hall at 541-481-9252.
Need for transmission project is still strong Idaho Power looks forward to reaching some major milestones for the Boardman to Hemingway transmission line project in 2016. The federal permitting process is in the home stretch, with a final Environmental Impact Statement expected from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) this year, and potentially a Record of Decision, too. Idaho Power will finalize its application for Oregon’s facility siting process after the momentous BLM events. It has been a long, productive road to get to this point. Idaho Power’s 2015 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a long-term resource planning study, recently reaffirmed that B2H is essential to serving future growth in customer demand. Previous IRPs also have identified
the need for this transmission project, going back to the 2006 IRP. The need for B2H is still strong. When finished, the project will help provide low-cost energy to Idaho Power’s customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The project also will interconnect with existing transmission facilities owned by our project partners PacifiCorp and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), allowing greater amounts of electricity to move throughout the Pacific Northwest. This helps meets a regional need and provides benefits to the entire area, much of which is served, directly or indirectly, by those two providers. In addition, the project allows Idaho Power to serve its growing load without building a carbon-emitting re-
source. We thank all of the communities along the B2H route for their past input and continued engagement with the project. That public involvement began in 2010 with the year-long Community Advisory Process and continues today. The hundreds of hours spent by numerous folks, from landowners to public officials, to help find the best route for the project have been invaluable. We look forward to continuing to work with you as permitting of B2H continues, and through the construction of this project that benefits the entire region. About the Author: Mitch Colburn is the leader of Idaho Power’s 500-kV projects group.
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Pinwheels change public perception of prevention The Morrow County Health Department, Morrow County School District, and Ione School District are taking part in Prevent Child Abuse Oregon’s Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign by “planting” pinwheel gardens in five locations throughout the county. The gardens will consist of 150 eye-catching blue pinwheels at each location through the month of April. Pinwheels for Prevention happens each year during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign is part of a national movement to change the way we think about prevention. The campaign focuses on community activities and public policies that prioritize healthy child development right from the start so abuse and neglect never occurs. This year, the campaign is focused on recognizing the ‘extraordinary ordinary’ things everyone can do to impact a child’s life. These “extraordinary ordinary” actions can be anything from organizing neighborhood activities to offering to babysit for a neighbor. Prevent Child Abuse Oregon is committed to shining a light on these kind of actions in order to help show that they are occurring statewide and being undertaken by
people from all demographics. “You might not even realize that what you’re doing is enhancing the lives of the children and families you know,” said Pamela Heisler, Prevention Specialist at the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon. “Every time you knock on a neighbor’s door to see if they need help with babysitting or homework, or reach out to someone being bullied by refusing to be a witness, volunteer at a local child-serving agency or even take a stand for a program or policy that you feel should be part of your community, you’re doing something extraordinary.” For more information on what is occurring in Morrow County, please contact Erin Anderson @ (541) 676-5421. “We know that people are out there making a difference every day, and we want to celebrate that,” said Erin Anderson. We want to encourage others to recognize the extraordinary things that others are doing, and hopefully by showing how often these kind of things are happening, we can make the idea of preventing child abuse and neglect every day a very ordinary one.”
“GRIEF SHARE” to start here in Boardman! In response to some requests from people that “Grief Share” be brought to Boardman, our grief recovery sessions will start at 6 p.m. on Monday evening, April 25th. The “Grief Share” program has provided healing, help and hope to myriads of hurting people over the past two decades. “Grief Share” will take place at First Baptist Church in Boardman with Dr.Bill Griggs facilitating this weekly workshop. If you desire to register for “Grief Share” call 541-720-8887 and speak to Bea.
Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, April 16th * 7 - 10 am Adults - $5.00 Under 10 - $2.50 Call Jessie for carry out breakfast at 541-720-7267
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Boardman appoints Budget Committee Member At their March 1, 2016 City Council meeting, Councilors appointed Bill Ellis and Kymberli Erevia to fill vacancies on the Boardman Budget Committee. This is a first appointment for both Mr. Ellis and Ms. Erevia to a City of Boardman board. Both will serve a three year term ending December 31, 2018. The Budget Committee is comprised of the Boardman City Council and seven members of the community appointed by the City Council. The Committee holds one or more meetings each April or May to review and make recommendations to the City Council for the City’s budget and the Urban Renewal Districts’ Budget. The next meeting of the Boardman Budget Committee will be on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 7pm at Boardman City Hall.
Movie Night “The Climb” Here is how “The Movie Reporter” describes “The Climb!” “Exciting, inspiring, and always entertaining! Now this is why I go to the movies!” Come see this action-packed exciting movie starring Jason George and Ned Vaughn that will be shown Saturday night April 16th, 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Boardman. This licensed showing of “The Climb” features a captivating story with incredible photography that combines a mountain climbing adventure with a love story that draws the viewer into the movie in some unique ways. Don’t miss this World Wide Pictures masterpiece! Popcorn will be available.
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Blue Mt. Sams volunteer to clean up Park for 12th year Once again Boardman Park & Recreation District received immense help with their Spring Cleanup, from their adopted Good Sams Club called “Blue Mountain Sams”, out of Pendleton. Five of their members continued their tradition for the 12th year; the Club “adopted” Boardman Park and come every year to assist with the spring cleanup. The Club is a chapter of the Eastern Oregon division (from The Dalles to Ontario). The group
is also very involved in other volunteer duties and fund raising. While in Boardman March 21st and 22nd, the Club members worked on cleaning up the day use area to prepare it for the big Easter Egg Hunt on March 26th. They mowed, raked, and cleaned up fallen limbs. A big “THANKS” goes out to each of the members: Keith and Patsy Bauder, Richard Larsen, Lou Pulley and John & Sharon Cook.
(Photo above) Enjoying their lunch after a morning of spring cleaning at Boardman Marina Park are (Left row front to back) employees Janet Castaneda, Rubi Salazar and Imelda Gonzalez, Blue Mt. Good Sam volunteers Sharon Cook and John Cook, (Right row front to back) volunteers Richard Larson, Lou Pulley, Patsy Bauder and Keith Bauder, employee Roberto Navarro. (Photo left) The Blue Mt. Good Sam volunteers park the equipment as they prepare to meet some of the Park staff for lunch. The Good Sam Club has volunteered each spring break to clean up the Park before the annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year, the Park was also hosting an outdoor wedding during Easter weekend, which made the sparkling Park even more important! The Sunset Gazebo on the west end of the Park overlooking the River is a popular spot for weddings, reunions and other special events. Call the Park, 481-7217 for more information on reserving one of the gazebos for your special event. Photo above contributed
Student of the Month Sponsored by: Boardman Tire Factory
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Valarie Colin is a senior at Riverside Jr/Sr High School. Valarie has over 300 hours of community service over the course of her high school career. She started volunteering in 4th grade with her mother and loves the feeling she gets when she is helping people. This year Valarie is the president of Key Club and has been helping to organize their Operation Graduation activities. After high school Valarie plans to attend a university and major in business.
Boardman Community Development Association lisam@portofmorrow.com or 541-481-7678
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Sponsored by: Fiction: After She’s Gone – Lisa Jackson And Sometimes I Wonder About You – Walter Mosley Bertie’s Guide to Life and Mothers – Alexander McCall Smith My Name is Lucy Barton – Elizabeth Strout The Forgotten Room – Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig The Swans of Fifth Avenue – Melanie Benjamin You Are Dead – Peter James The Quality of Silence – Rosamund Lupton Off the Grid – C.J. Box The Passenger Mystery – Lisa Lutz Savannah Blues – Mary Kay Andrews The Mistletoe Inn – Richard Paul Evans Non-Fiction: But Enough About Me: A Memoir – Burt Reynolds This Old Man: All in Pieces – Roger Angell Women of Valor – Joanne D. Gilbert, M.Ed The Mafia Hit Man’s Daughter – Linda Scarpa Poor Man’s Feast – Elissa Altman Oregon Trail Library District New Large Print Book List – March 2016 Fiction: After She’s Gone – Lisa Jackson And Sometimes I Wonder About You – Walter Mosley Bertie’s Guide to Life and Mothers – Alexander McCall Smith My Name is Lucy Barton – Elizabeth Strout The Forgotten Room – Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig The Swans of Fifth Avenue – Melanie Benjamin You Are Dead – Peter James Storyhours at Boardman library: Thursday at 12:30
Regular Library Hours are: Oregon Trail Library District branches will begin Sensory Storytimes for children ages birth thru 4 and their caregivers. These storytimes will incorporate music, rhymes, play, rhythm, and stories into an early literacy storytime. The national American Library Association Every Child Ready to Read program emphasizes talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing as activities to develop skills that will help children learn to read. OTLD branch libraries have scheduled storytimes at each branch. Irrigon branch, Tuesday 10:30, Boardman branch Thursday at 12:30 and at the Heppner branch Thursday at 12:00. Please call the libraries with any questions, or visit the website http://oregontrail.ploud.net/ for more information. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Budget Committee at 6 pm, Board meeting, 7 pm, 3rd Wednesday each month at rotating locations: April 27 Irrigon (different Wednesday, special date) May 18 Heppner * June 15 Boardman
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March 26 Rumpelstiltskin performances truly a great community project On March 21, Thirty – six excited but a bit nervous youth auditioned for parts in the 2016 Missoula Children’s Theater production of Rumpelstiltskin. That’s the traditional tale of a strange little gnome that knows a secret to spin straw into gold. During a week of rehearsals at Windy River School, they listened, jumped, sang, clapped, laughed, listened, learned acting skills, practiced mime techniques, learned their own lines and everyone else’s lines as well. They were on time, and supportive of other actors. Some lived in Boardman, others came from Irrigon. On Friday, March 25, they tried their costumes on for the first time. Suddenly the Busy Bumble Bees were actually transformed into insects, and spontaneously buzzed around trying out their “stingers.” The Wizards all had magic tricks, and the Grumpy Gnomes were incredibly grumpy. Two professional performances were given on Saturday, March 27, 2016. An audience of nearly 100 parents and community members applauded each performance. Performers included: Dezirae Klaviter, Leti Bernal, Arianna Velasco, Zach Hall, Olivia Lawson, Josh Gray, Hannah Lawson, Marissa Sorensen, Abigail Prosser, Alexis Partlow, Alissa Kennedy, Allison Newton, Nevaeh Hall,
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Emma Beaty, Karensa Jones, Aunika Partlow, Sydney Newton, Kaylee Christy, Paula Di Mauro, Estella Castro, Zane Kennedy, Finnegan Lawson, Marian Calderon, Alyssa Sorenson, Alejandro Rosales-Madrigal, Yelena Bernal, Suzie Newton, Rachel Sorensen, Samantha Newton, Ari’el Gray, Sara Sorensen, Austin Newton, Kasey Salgado, Lucia Di Mauro , and Elana Salgado. Noah Lawson was Assistant Director and operated the Light Board. Our dedicated Accompanist, Connie McElrath, drove to Boardman from the Tri-Cities WA. Connie has donated her services to Missoula Theater Productions for many years. We cannot imagine a production without her. Our two “Stage Mom’s,Diana Cutsforth
and Amelia Newton, were with our actors every day. Their donation of time was a wonderful service. Our appreciation to Windy River Principal Brandon Hammond for the use of the gym and classrooms for rehearsal space. Many thanks are in order for Windy River Super Custodians, Curtis Johnson and Walt McElrath for their faithful, timely opening and closing the facility. Our youth learned these new skills under the direction of two Missoula Children’s Theatre Directors: John Siedenberg II from Kentucky and Alice Gittins of Utah. This Spring Break workshop was sponsored by North Morrow Community Foundation and funded by Morrow County Unified Recreation District. A great time was had by all.
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George Griffith honored By Shannon N. Hill On March 13th, 2016 George Griffith was honored by the Morrow County Historical Society. The event was held at the Irrigon Baptist Church. This quarterly meeting was a very special event for all of those in attendance. Mr. Griffith was awarded a plaque designating him as an honorary member of the Morrow County Historical Society. George has spent his life dedicated to the preservation of Morrow County History. Mr. Griffith served his country as a Marine during World War II. For those fortunate enough to be in attendance at the ceremony, Mr. Griffith thrilled us by sharing his candid experience of the battle fought on Iwo Jima. He witnessed the raising of the first American flag on Mt. Suribachi by his fellow Marines of the East Company 2nd Battalion, 28th on February 23, 1945. This historic moment was captured
by Joe Rosenthal, and Mr. Griffith did indeed attest to its perfect likeness, as he was able to see the monument in Washington D.C. as a recipient of the “Honor Flight” program. Judge Louis Carlson presented the honorary plaque to Mr. Griffith. The Morrow County Historical Society honored Mr. Griffith for his service to his country as well as for his active involvement in his local Morrow County communities of Cecil, Morgan, and Ione. The purpose of the Morrow County Historical Society shall be to gather, preserve, and make available, museum, library, and other historical material relating to the history of Morrow County, Oregon, stated in Article I of the by-laws. For those interested in becoming a member, annual dues are $5.00. Meetings are quarterly. Contact President Dave DeMayo at 541676-8017.
KIWANIS 2nd Annual Girls Night Out Saturday, May 21st Port of Morrow Riverfront Center
Food, Entertainment, Drinks, Games, Fashion Show and vendors/consultants (Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, It Works,Advocare, Essential Oils, Tupperware and more! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. These tickets would make great Mother’s Day Gifts! (girls ages13 and up) Contact Pam Docken or Deanna Camp(541-571-7089) for tickets
CRCHS delivers cold & flu prevention care packages Columbia River Community Health Services (CRCHS) is our local medical health center in Boardman, OR. They offer a wide range of medical services, including preventive medicine, occupational medicine, treatment of childhood illnesses, chronic disease management, women’s annual exams, and health education, amongst many more. CRCHS has four providers: Dr. Steve Maher, Kris Helphinstine PA-C, David Collins PA-C, and Michael Sermon PA-C. During the current 2015-2016 flu season CRCHS has received multiple, confirmed, positive influenza cases. CRCHS recommends getting the annual seasonal flu vaccine along with the following preventive measures: wash your hands often using soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds, or use hand sanitizer, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue and clean surfaces at work and at home, often. To help prevent the spread of flu viruses and other “bugs” amongst our community, CRCHS put together a Cold and Flu Prevention Care Package for each of
the preschool programs in would be put to good use. Boardman. Registered Nurse, Please contact Columbia River Sonja Neal and Quality ImproveCommunity Health Services for ment Coordinator, Deena Gallaway more information at 541-481-7212 set out to meet with the teachers or visit their website at and hand out these care packages www.crchs.net to the Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program, Oregon Child Development Coalition classroom, Boardman Child Development Center, Umatilla-Morrow Early Head Start, and UmatillaMorrow Head starts. These care packages contained boxes of tissue, hand sanitizer dispensers, antimicrobial wipes to clean hard surfaces, and baby wipes. Twelve Cold & Flu Prevention Care Packages were delivered on March 14 th 2016. CRCHS employees Sonja Neal, RN and All programs were Deena Gallaway, Quality Improvement thankful of the care Coordinator, delivered cold and flu prevention package delivered care packages to each of the preschool Photo contributed and assured they programs in Boardman.
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Stories sought for annual publication By Shannon N. Hill The Morrow County Historical Society would like to invite community members in North Morrow County to participate in the annual publication of The Morrow County Chronicles. The purpose of the Morrow County Historical Society, as stated in Article I of the by-laws, shall be to gather, preserve, and make available, museum, library, and other historical material relating to the history of Morrow County, Oregon. The Morrow County Chronicles are one result of our preservation endeavors. Stories for The Morrow County
Chronicles are sought out on a continuous basis. For people interested in contributing stories that are of historical interest about Morrow County, please contact Shannon N. Hill at timbuctoo768@yahoo.com, as input from North Morrow County would be much appreciated. Persons interested in becoming a member of the Morrow County Historical society may do so by contacting President Dave DeMayo at 541-676-8017. Annual dues are $5.00. Meetings are quarterly. Snacks and beverages are provided at meetings that do not take place in Morrow County’s fine dining establishments.
Natasha’s Cake Creations Text/call: 541-720-0381 Email: nd_rockwell@yahoo.com Place your graduation cake, cupcake or cake pop order. Cupcake, Cake decorating & cake pop workshops offered each month. Contact Natasha to register/reserve your spot!
Columbia Youth Soccer Club registration Registrations start March 31, 2016 at Sam Boardman Elementary from 4 pm-6 pm, April TBD, May 4th at Windy River Elementary from 4 pm-6 pm, May 19th at The Children’s Fair at the Port of Morrow from 3:30-6 pm. Our last registration day will be July 4, 2016 at our first annual CYSC tournament. Registration fee is $40 and/or $15 for the first child, if you are a parent or immediate family member (brother, sister) who is coaching a team. This is a new incentive to get maximum participation from parents as we always struggle with volunteers. Children under the age of 4 will have a different registration fee. Registrations received after July 4th will be required to pay a $15 late fee to cover the cost of rush ordering of uniforms (does not include children under 4).
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BMCC Board approves contractor for Hermiston bond project PENDLETON, Ore. – The Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education has approved issuing an intent to award a contract for construction of the College’s new Precision Irrigated Agriculture center in Hermiston to Wellens Farwell, Inc., of Enterprise. The Wellens Farwell base bid package for construction came in at around $110,000 less than the other bids. BMCC received five bids for the project. The Precision Irrigated Agricul-
ture center in Hermiston will be the first of three major bond construction projects to break ground. The facility will be located on Oregon State University Experiment Station property off Feedville Road. BMCC expects to issue a bid request for construction of its Workforce Training Center in Boardman sometime in April, followed by requests for bids to construct the updated Facility for Agricultural Resource Management (FARM) on the Pendleton campus.
Other bond projects to make safety and security improvements, as well as repair natural gas lines, on the Pendleton campus have already started. This summer, BMCC will replace HVAC units and electrical systems in several of its Pendleton campus buildings. Voters approved a $23 million bond in May 2015 to fund this project, as well as the Workforce Training Center, the FARM and the other improvement projects at the College.
Clean Up BOARDMAN! Free $50 Vouchers Available Stop by City Hall Vouchers Valid in April at Finley Butte Landfill and North Morrow Transfer Station Clean up your yard debris! Clean out your garage! Call Boardman City Hall, 481-9252 for more information
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BOARDMAN CHAMBER NEWS
Boardman Chamber on KOHU (1360 AM) Radio Show Monday, April 11 between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Chamber Golf Committee If you’d like to volunteer to help with this event, be at the golf course on Friday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m. and/or Saturday morning, April 2 at 8 a.m. (or call the Chamber at 481-3014) Wrap Up Committee meeting will be Wednesday, April 6 at 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber office Chamber’s Frostbite Golf Tournament Sponsor the Tournament! $50 to sponsor a hole or green, or sponsor one of the contests – Putting, Longest Drive, or Closest to the Pin! Or sponsor the lunch! Or donate an item for the raffle! Play in the Tournament! Tomorrow (Saturday, April 2) with tee time at 9 a.m. $200 for a team of 4 or $50 for a single golfer. Includes golf, lunch, and 6 raffle tickets. Mulligans $5 each, max 2 per player $8 Trail Fee for Golf Cart Yellow Ball Play-$25—1 per Team Raffle Drawings Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and Putting Challenges. Chance to win $10,000 for a Hole – in – one! NEW AWARD: Most Team Spirit - Dress Up (pick a theme), Cart Decorating, etc. Proceeds from this event help fund scholarships! Call 481-3014 for more information on sponsorships, to register to play, or to volunteer to help with the tournament! Thanks to our sponsors, to date: American West Properties, Avista Bank of Eastern Oregon Banner Bank, Columbia River Community Health Services, Doherty & Russell Car Wash-Laundromat, KRP Management, Carol & Ray Michael, Morrow Cold Storage, Mountain Valley Land Company, Pendleton Bottling, Port of Morrow, Umatilla Electric Cooperative Watts Brothers Packaging Center.
Join the Chamber Ambassadors! The Chamber Ambassadors are one of the most visible groups in the community! From doing a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting for a new business, to welcoming dignitaries, they represent the city of Boardman and the Chamber! Join us for our meeting Monday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at the Chamber Office. If you are interested in joining this elite group of volunteers, but can’t attend the meeting, call us at the Chamber at 481-3014.
Next Wednesday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. No appointment is necessary walk-in basis. Boardman Cinco de Mayo Committee meeting Next Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. at Macario’s Restaurant The event will take place Saturday, May 7 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Boardman Marina Park. Volunteers are needed. Just show up for the meeting or call 481-3014 for more information.
COMMUNITY NEWS SAGE Center Movie Weekend with a Minion Meet and Greet! Movie starts tonight (Friday, April 1) at 7:15 p.m. Or take in a matinee movie tomorrow (Saturday, April 2) at 2:15 p.m. The movie is “Despicable Me” Come early for a Minion Bash! Meet a Minion in person on Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. or on Saturday starting at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $7 for Meet and Greet and the movie. Free bag of popcorn with admission. Water is available for $1. Or just attend a special Meet and Greet on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. or April 2 at 2:30 p.m. for just $5! Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Today (Friday, April 1) from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Lexington Road Department, 365 W. Hwy 74 in Lexington Collect household hazardous waste from under the sink, the basement, or garage. Look for the labels that say “Warning” and “Danger”. Turn in mercury thermometers (thermometers with a red or blue liquid do not contain mercury) and receive a free, safe, digital thermometer in exchange. If you have any questions, please call 989-9500. Senior Center First Saturday Breakfast Tomorrow (Saturday, April 2) from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center at 100 Tatone Street. Breakfast is $5 and includes eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice, and milk. Call (541) 481-3257 for more information. Last DAY FOR AARP Tax Aid
GEODC Annual Economic Development Luncheon Friday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heppner City Hall Conference Room. Call the Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) at 276-6745 to RSVP. SAGE Saturday! Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE Admission and activities for children and parents at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, April 16 from 7 to 10 a.m. 209 NW 1st Street in Boardman. Adults $5, children under 10 are $2.50. Call (541) 720-7267 for details.
Boardman Rural Fire Protection District March 2016 Fire Calls- 17 Location Type 301 SW Wilson Lane Fire Alarm Activation I-84 Mile Post 175 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 166 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 210 NE Boardman Ave. Fire Alarm Activation I-84 Mile Post 170.5 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 305 Yates Lane Motor Vehicle Fire I-84 Mile Post 171 East Bound Controlled Burn 705 Paul Smith Rd. Space 37 Transformer Fire I-84 Mile Post 176 East Bound Motor Vehicle Fire 69311 Canal Lane Tree Fire/Controlled Burn 78288 Peters Rd. Chimney Fire Tower Rd. Mile Post 9 Motor Vehicle Accident 70217 Summit Lane Structure Fire 71449 Rail Loop Drive Assist Boardman Ambulance 67623 Little Butter Creek Rd. (Station 7) Grass Fire 71410 NE Columbia Ave Wood Chip Fire I-84 Mile Post 167 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident Since January 1, 2016 we have responded to 40 emergency calls. Health and Pub Ed Classes - CPR/First Aid Classes (20 total Attendees) - Community Easter Egg Hunt Administration - Board Meeting Preparation - 54 Burn Permit Renewals Issued Trainings and Classes - Aerial Operator Certifications (3 Attended) - 1 Member Attended Fire Officer 1 Class - EMT Recertification - Annual Physical Agility Course Volunteer Participation Stats 8 volunteers have contributed a total of 76 hours of training and six volunteers contributed 40 hours of response time to the community for the month of February.
Boardman Spring Clean Up The City of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up during the month of April. The City has garbage vouchers, with a $50 limit, for city residents. The vouchers are valid in April at Finley Butte Landfill and the North Morrow Transfer Station. Vouchers are now available at Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle. For more information on this program, call Boardman City Hall at 481-9252. Senior Center News Did you know that you can sponsor a Senior Center meal for only $75? The lunches are provided every Tuesday and Thursday at noon. And the Senior Center is raffling off a beautiful handmade quilt in Riverside High School colors. Tickets are $1 each or get 10 for $5. Call 481-3257 for more information
SECOND TIME AROUND Thrift & Antiques 541-289-1011 80868 N Hwy 395, Hermiston, OR Open Tues.-Sat 9 am to 5 pm Sunday 10 am to 4 pm We now have consignment booths
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Morrow County Historical Boardman appoints Planning Society spring meeting Commissioner, still has vacancy by: Carol Michael cnrmichael@gmail.com Morrow County Historical Society members met March 13, 2016 at the Irrigon Baptist Church. A highlight of the 2016 Spring Quarterly Meeting was the presenting of an honorary membership award to Ione veteran George Griffith by Judge Louis Carlson. George Griffith, a WWII Marine veteran, gave a recap of his experiences on Iwo Jima. He was among those members of Easy Company, 2nd Bat., 28th Marines, present below Mt. Suribachi, February 23, 1945. Griffith told of seeing the raising of the first American flag on Mt. Suribachi. As a recipient of a recent “Honor Flight” program to Washington D.C. he visited the sculpture of the second flag raising, based on the historic photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal. April 15 is the date of a tour to The Dalles Discovery Center. The tour group will leave Heppner at 7:30 am. For information about the tour, contact Dave DeMayo at ddemayo@centurytel.net On June 25, Society Members will travel to Frenchtown, west of Walla Walla. Following the general gathering of Frenchtown Society members, Sam Pambrun will lead a special tour for Morrow County Historical Members and friends.
Details of the tour will be discussed at the June 5 Historical Society Meeting. Shannon Hill, Editor of 2016 Morrow County Chronicles is asking for submission of historical articles to be printed in the 2016 edition. For specifics, contact Shannon Hill at timbuctoo768@yahoo.com. Stuart Dick, Historical Society Member and author, will give a special talk on his latest book at the Irrigon Public Library on April 26. The talk will begin at 7:00 pm, and is a wonderful opportunity to explore the new Irrigon Library. Morrow County Residents and all interested public are invited to attend Morrow County Historical Society activities. Attendance at meetings is free. Those purchasing an Annual Membership for $5.00 receive advance notice of all activities, and priority reservations for the tours. The 2016 Morrow County Historical Society Annual Meeting is currently scheduled for October 2, 2016. The meeting location has not been determined at this point. For information, contact Historical Society President, David R. DeMayo, P.O. Box 705, Heppner, OR 97836, 541 676 8017. ddemayo@centurytel.net,
At their March 1, 2016 council meeting, Boardman City Councilors appointed Zack Barresse to fill a vacancy on the Boardman Planning Commission. He will finish a three year term ending December 31, 2017. This is the first appointment to the Boardman Planning Commission for Mr. Barresse. The Planning Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council and is a permanent advisory body to the
During their March 1, 2016 meeting, the Boardman City Council approved resolutions for an increase in the city’s water and sewer rates. The city’s garbage rates will remain the same. The rate increase is due to future improvements to the city’s water and sewer system. This is the first water and sewer rate increase since 2008.
The water rates reflect an increase only in the base rate. Overage rates will remain the same. All water base rates will increase by $1.50. This brings the residential water rate to $16.50 for the first 7000 gallons used in a month, the Commercial and Hydrant Meter base rates to $20.50 for the first 8000 gallons used in a month, the School
Water rate to $11.25 for the first 6000 gallons used in a month and Outside City Limits water rate to $24.00 for the first 7000 gallons used in a month. The sewer rates will increase by $2.50 per month. This brings the rate for customers Inside City limits to $27.50 per unit and Outside City Limits rate to $40.00 per unit.
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should contact Boardman City Hall at 541-481-9252. In other city business, councilors approved adding stop signs on Pheasant Court, Falcon Court, Sage Street, and NE Davaley Lane. Councilors also approved changes to chapter one of the city’s personnel policy. The next Boardman City Council meeting will be Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7pm at the Boardman City Hall Council Chambers
Boardman approves water/sewer rate increase
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council on matters related to planning and development. The commission holds monthly public meetings to consider land use and zoning matters presented by staff, such as plan amendments, zone changes, conditional use permits, variances and tentative subdivision projects. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Boardman City Hall. Currently the Planning Commission has one vacancy. Interested parties
David Collins, PA-C
Kris Helphinstine, PA-C
Call : 541-481-7212 for your appointment
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Pastor Colin Brown writes…. New Pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Pastor Colin Brown The people of East Oregon are a good people, kind, attentive and generous of spirit. To be invited to serve among them is a great privilege for me. I believe that a small, burgeoning town such as Boardman is a place where new things can come more easily. Its mixed community is invitational to people of faith and its many churches show that its focus is not yet diffused by minimalls, movie theaters, bowling alleys and bars. The trick is of course for churches to see this as a way forward, a way of gathering folk to community in the name of Jesus Christ. This is the most rich and interesting life there can be. I believe that Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is a church among a community of churches, and can work best by working with its partners in God’s work. Between us I believe we can do a stunning work of evangelism, should we so choose. The gospel calls in its freedom, its message of the restorative power of Jesus’ love, to restore people to health from addictions,
from depressions, from loneliness, from shame, from terror and fear of all kinds. If the saving grace of Jesus Christ was a pill, the pharmaceutical companies would make trillions of dollars from it. But it’s free. You are invited to come and get it! My journey story is quite mixed, - after I was born I was dedicated as a Methodist (they do not believe in infant baptism), in my childhood I went to both Baptist churches and Anglican churches in the United Kingdom. I still had not been baptized. I came to America in the 1980s. In 1993, I had an encounter with the living Jesus Christ, in Hubbard, Oregon. I was told I needed to be baptized. In 1994 I became baptized in the Catholic Church. I trained as a Spiritual Director in the Catholic Church. I became a member of the Lutheran church in Oregon, after visiting the Vatican of the North – that is to say Minnesota – and being immersed in the Lutheran world. I went to the Northwest House of Theological Studies in Salem, Oregon where I met the powerhouse Lutheran teacher, Dr. James Nestingen, who became a
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lighthouse of truth for me. I went to Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary where I received my Masters of Divinity degree in 2012. So, when I finally was ordained this month at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (after Dr. Nestingen’s recommendation), it did not feel like the end of a journey, it felt like the founding of a new one. My initial aims are to (1) continue the core work of GSLC in supporting and growing its fine and friendly congregation (2) institute a strong and happy youth group (3) create a group of lay preachers and preachers who will become ordained who will be able to expand the reach of the word to other institutions, nursing homes. There are nearby mini-churches I want to help grow also with our evangelizing flock. As the marketers say, I want us to go viral. Please feel free to come and attend our church which has a Sunday youth group at 10 am. It worships at 11 am and shares refreshments and stories after that. You are most, most welcome and I will look forward to seeing you. Blessings. In the love of Christ, Pastor Colin.
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User Fees considered Many cities are wrestling with limited resources; some consider alternatives in meeting fiscal shortfalls. The City of Irrigon has been weighing options for providing additional resources to meet and maintain service levels. Potential monthly user fees may include a $2.00 fee for increasing street lighting. Following an extensive evaluation and public requests that are over 90 additional street light locations needed to improve public safety. Then there is a $3.00 fee for street maintenance. Resources have been drastically cut or dwindled over the last 15 years. While roads continually deteriorate service requirements
and expenditures have greatly increased. Creating the Street user fee allows for improved street maintenance. This allows the City to use other funds for project improvements. Finally, a monthly $5.00 policing fee that will enable the City to effectively contract with Morrow County Sheriff’s Office for additional police services. This service, which is beyond current state obligations, has been historically funded by the City’s General Fund. With dwindling resources alternatives need considered to provide strengthened public safety. For additional information contact Irrigon City Hall– 541-922-3047.
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Life along the Columbia River 95 years ago Notes of Historical and Genealogical Value. Extracted from Newspapers of 1921, Morrow Co. Oregon. Historic Oregon Newspapers website now has the complete run of the Boardman Mirror, from the first issue, published on February 11, 1921, to the last, printed on September 4, 1925. Spelling is printed as in the original editions. Read the entire 4 page issues yourself for free. Here are bits of local history from 1921: Housing, School, Community, Agricultural Production and Economic Development – Sound Familiar? February 25, 1921 Adolph Skoubo says the proper thing for anyone who contracts an unquenchable desire to own a car is “to get a second hand Ford. When it breaks down, you save enough on gas and oil to pay for the repair, so the upkeep amounts to nothing.” The overhead bridge across the Coyote cut-off east of Boardman on the Columbia Highway has been thrown open for traffic. March 4, 1921 EP Dodd, Developer of the Boardman Town site, continues to
promote the benefits of locating in Boardman. “City Lots for Sale at Popular Prices.” “ Boardman is a new Town, but not a Boom Town.” Ideally located on railroad and Columbia river, far enough away from any large towns to naturally become the trading center of a wonderful growing country.” Dodd’s ad has been published in the past three editions of the Boardman Mirror. Frank Otto, the enterprising bee man, is erecting a bee supply warehouse with concrete basement on his ranch west of Boardman. He will install a large power extractor and have the very latest improvements to operate successfully on a large scale. This is one of our infant industries here but is destined to place Boardman in the list of honey producers. Boardman Ball Team to join Local League. A number of fans turned out Sunday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a baseball team for the coming season. Plans are underway for the formation of a season league comprising Echo, Stanfield, Hermiston, Umatilla, Irrigon and Boardman. As we have enough material for a
IMESD receives Dental Health Grant from The Oregon Community Foundation Pendleton – The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) recently received a $70,000 grant from The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) to improve dental health for students in eastern Oregon. The purpose of the grant is to implement a comprehensive school-based dental health program targeted at low-income students in grades kindergarten through 8th in a three-county region. The counties covered are Umatilla, Morrow and Union. One of the IMESD’s continuing initiatives is to improve the oral health of students in its 18 component school districts by providing care that is accessible, affordable and convenient for students. Mark Mulvihill, IMESD superintendent, said, “By improving oral health for eastern Oregon students, we can
continue to make progress toward increasing school attendance, increasing the 3rd grade reading rate and increasing the high school graduation rate. We are grateful to the OCF for the opportunity to help further these goals.” The grant funding comes from the Children’s Dental Health Initiative Fund, a statewide initiative of the OCF. The partners that contributed to the grant include: A-dec, The Ford Family Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Meyer Memorial Trust, Northwest Health Foundation, Providence Health & Services and the Oregon Community Foundation. For more information, visit www.imesd.k12.or.us or The Oregon Community Foundation website at www.oregoncf.org/ocfinitiatives.
good team, it is the duty of the entire community to turn out and assist in every way possible in making our advent into the league a success. Last Sunday the married men played the singles resulting in a score of 5 to 3 in favor of the old stiffs. Come to next Sunday’s game if only to root. Senator McNary has notified the state highway department that he has obtained passage of a bill by the senate authorizing the secretary of war to grant an easement over the Celilo canal property in Wasco County for the right of way required for the Columbia River highway between The Dalles and the Deschutes river. March 18, 1921 Good News for Boardman – Telephone lines to Extend. Walter J Mead writes us that an additional circuit will be connected up with Boardman, giving direct telephone communications to Walla Walla and two wires to Arlington instead of one as at present. This will be done immediately. Editor’s Note: George Mitchell, a recent newcomer to the area, began an industry of scientific worm production whether for fishing or a scientific supply is not clear. It was clearly a source of humorous community conversations and contributions to be printed in community newspapers. We begin to see more frequent references to
George Mitchell. “A wonder someone does not discover the presence of rubber in the anatomy of George Mitchell worms from the way they can be stretched.” Visitor: “What are those things hanging in the sun?” Mitchell – ”Those are worm hides I am tanning for auto Tires. The smaller ones I ship to a bologna factory.” County Agent Hunt on Diversified Farming! “I believe that every thinking farmer in the Boardman Community realizes the advisability of providing some kind of a steady income rather than to depend entirely upon the sale of alfalfa hay.” “Dairy farming stands out as being used by a number of the farmers with very fair results. However, not every man is a natural dairyman. Hog Farming is another industry. There is no doubt that Honey production is a valuable industry, and in time will be extended to one of considerable commercial importance. The Poultry Industry is not well known at the present, but poultry, especially the White Leghorn, would also do well in the Boardman Country. The sunny climate and soil, and green alfalfa fields could provide a great deal of food that should provide in time a great poultry industry. “ “This is at least getting away from a one sided way of farming. Alfalfa is a splendid crop to raise
and only market it once a year. Eggs you market every week.” L.A. Hunt, Morrow County Agent We publish this week another of the many replies being received by George Mitchell. He has surely hit upon a most promising proposition and his fame is widely spreading to the four corners of the earth. This one from Seattle Washington follows: George Mitchell, Boardman Oregon. Dear Sir: Read with great interest in the Heppner Herald the article relating to your new enterprise, the Wonder Worm. Being deeply (sea) interested in fishing would be pleased to have you quote me prices on pairs. Also the information on the probable increase per pair? Would it be necessary to inoculate the soil? When would you be ready to make delivery of pairs? Thanking you in advance for this information, I remain, Very Truly, W.F. Phoht. P. S. Would prefer the sucker variety. The Ladies Clean Up Committee is making ready for a great drive. When they fall on you the only safe plan is to submit with the satisfaction of knowing your neighbor is getting the same dose. BASEBALL DANCEBoardman Auditorium, Boardman Oregon. Saturday Evening, March 22, 1921. Good Jazz Music, Fine Large Floor. Refreshments Served. Tickets $1.10: Including War Tax.
Riverside Junior/Senior High April Athletic Schedule Activity Softball: Girls Varsity Game Baseball: Boys VarsityGame Softball: Girls Varsity Game Tennis: Varsity Match Baseball: Boys VarsityGame Track: Junior High Meet Stanfield Secondary School Tennis: Varsity Match Softball: Girls Varsity Game Softball: Girls Varsity Game Softball: Girls Varsity Game Baseball: Boys VarsityGame Baseball: Boys VarsityGame Softball: Girls Varsity Game Softball: Girls Varsity Game Baseball: Boys VarsityGame Tennis: Varsity Match Tennis: Varsity Match
Date Time 04/05/2016 1:00pm 04/05/2016 1:00pm 04/05/2016 3:30pm 04/05/2016 4:00pm 04/05/2016 4:00pm 04/07/2016 12:00pm @Riverside Jr/Sr High 04/07/2016 4:00pm 04/09/2016 1:00pm 04/09/2016 3:30pm 04/12/2016 4:00pm 04/12/2016 4:00pm 04/15/2016 1:00pm 04/15/2016 1:00pm 04/15/2016 3:30pm 04/15/2016 4:00pm 04/21/2016 4:00pm 04/28/2016 4:00pm
Versus Location Echo RHS Stanfield RHS Echo RHS Away vs. Griswold Stanfield RHS Echo, Heppner, Ione, Irrigon, School Track Umatilla RHS Weston-McEwen RHS Weston-McEwen RHS Prescott RHS Prescott RHS Vale RHS Vale RHS Vale RHS Vale RHS Weston-McEwen RHS Sherman County Jr./Sr. RHS
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oardman to sponsor Spring Clean Up. The City of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up the month of April. The City has garbage vouchers available, with a fifty dollar limit, to residents of the City of Boardman. The vouchers are valid during the month of April at Finley Butte Landfill and the North Morrow Transfer Station. The garbage voucher program encourages citizens to clean up their residences by disposing of yard debris. City residents may pick up their vouchers at Boardman City Hall at 200 City Center Circle beginning March 31st . For more information on this program, call Boardman City Hall at 4819252. ll Day Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Trip, Friday, April 15,2016 Depart from the Heppner Senior Center at 7:30 A.M. Arrive in the Dalles, Oregon at about 9:30 A.M. We will depart the Dalles to return to Heppner at about 3:00 P.M. Admissions cost: $10 (MCHS members-free). Food and beverages are available for purchase at the on-site cafeteria. The sign-up sheet is located in the office at the Heppner Senior center. There are only 14 seats available. Questions ? Call 541-676-8017 . offee Lovers – Coming Your Way After many years of successful service in Umatilla, Java Junkies provides an additional opportunity for coffee lovers in Irrigon. The exciting new drive-thu facility is located at Division and Hwy 730. Irrigon City staff have worked to make this successful where various drinks and food choices will be available as well as providing employment opportunities. ovie Night “Chonda Pierce” to be the greatest solo female comedian and is a renowned speaker all over the world. But her own biographical story released in December 2015 gives a true insight into the life of Women of Faith speaker Chonda Pierce revealing the tremendous challenges she has faced during her lifetime. If you are a Chonda Pierce fan, you won’t want to miss this free licensed showing of this new release. And if you have had difficult times or are in stressful times, come and find help and hope in Chonda’s story. Chonda’s life story will be shown at First Baptist Church of Boardman, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23rd! Popcorn will be served.
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rivers’ Safety Courses in Morrow County. Friday, April 22 in Ione at the Ione Community Church. Class begins at 8:45 a.m. and wrap up about 4 p.m. Cost is $20 for non-members of AARP and $15 for AARP members. Co-sponsored by Blue Mountain Community College and AARP The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest course for drivers age 50 and older. When people take the course, they will learn valuable defensive driving skills and get a refresher of the rules of the road. Participants may be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance. Minimum enrollment must be met to hold this class so pre-registration is required. Register by calling 481-2099, emailing amorter@bluecc.edu or calling the instructor 989-8141. omestic Violence Services Serving Umatilla and Morrow counties since 1977. This FREE introductory class is available to all community members in Umatilla and Morrow Counties. Topics include : Job Readiness, Job Retention, Budgeting, Housing and Stress Management. Refreshments provided FREE. For more information about the class nearest to you please call Mary at: 541-276-3322, or email at Mary@dvs-or.org
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300Tatone, Boardman, OR - 541-481-9311 1050 W Elm Ave, Suite 230, Hermiston OR - 541-564-1442 143 N Main St. Heppner, OR - 541-676-9118
Find Your New Home online @ArtKegler.com 2 Marine Drive, PO Box 875, Boardman
Art Kelger Principal Broker GRI Owner
541-481-2888 or 541-720-2020
www.affordablefamilyeyeware.com Eastern Oregon’s only Same Day Service for prescription lenses. Most Prescription Lenses can be ready for you in one to three hours
The end of your search for a friendly, family church.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Boardman Sunday services 9:45 & 11 am, Wed 7 pm Serving together from 200 Willowfork Dr. Boardman, OR 97818
Church 541-481-9437 bilbea@eotnet.net Cell: 541-720-8680
OPEN POSITIONS AT BOARDMAN FOODS Production Line Mechanic Night Shift Experience and learn how many machines and equipment operate. Shift Operations Supervisor – Night Shift Control and operate large and technical equipment. Transfer Tech – Day Shift Must have valid CDL license - Drive trucks and trailers in the local area. EquallOpportunity Employer, Drug Test and Background Check Required. On the job training provided. Get started in a rewarding career today. Email hr@boardmanfoods.com or visit 71320 Columbia Blvd Boardman, OR Visit: www.boardmanfoods.com – for Application
Boardman Senior Center April Menu Tuesday April 5 Mac & Cheese Green Beans Salad/Bread Dessert Tuesday April 12 Stew Corn Bread Salad Bowls Fruit Bowls Tuesday April 19 Salad Bar & Fixin’s French Bread Pineapple Upside Cake Tuesday April 26 Hungarian Goulash Peas/Tossed Salad Garlic Bread Dessert
AFFORDABLE FAMILY EYEWEAR 1045 N. 1st St. * Hermiston * Phone 541-567-3790 Dr. Todd G. Anderson, Optometric Physician Eye Exams * Habla Espanol Saturday Appointments Available
April 1, 2016
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Boardman Jumpstart Java 101 SE Front St. Boardman, OR 97818
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Thurs. April 7 Pork Loin/Applesauce Seasoned Potatoes Corn, Salad & French Bread Dessert Thurs. April 14 Baked Chicken 1/2 Baked Potato/Spinach Salad/Rolls Brownie Delight Thurs. April 21 Birthday Dinner Baked Ham Sweet Potatoes Veggie Medley Top Ramin Salad/Rolls Cake & Ice Cream Thurs. April 28 Chicken Fried Steak Potatoes & Gravy Layered Salad/Muffins Chocolate Pudding Cake
Meals are $4 for Seniors 55 & Above; $5 for Adults 54 & Under. All are Welcome!
Retail Space, Available for lease. Great opportunity to open or expand our own business on 3,000 sq. ft., that can be easily converted to a Restaurant or brew pub-type business. Gary Nealgaryn@portofmorrow.com Lisa Mittelsdorf-lisam@portofmorrow.com ROOM FOR RENT To share my home, Utilities paid, Washer & Dryer, Direct TV, WiFi. $300.00 each month. $100.00 Deposit. Call 541-922-2495
MISCELLANEOUS Do you have a heart for children in your community? Foster Parent/Adoption classes for Umatilla/Morrow County begin April 2,2016. Contact your local office 541-481-9482 Ext. 224 “GRIEF SHARE” TO START HERE IN BOARDMAN! In response to some requests from people that “Grief Share” be brought to Boardman, our grief recovery sessions will start at 6 p.m. on Monday evening, April 25th. The “Grief Share” program has provided healing, help and hope to myriads of hurting people over the past two decades. If you or someone you know needs to find purpose and hope following a loss in their life, “Grief Share” can be the valuable tool that helps bring new life and vitality. “Grief Share” will take place at First Baptist Church in Boardman with Dr.Bill Griggs facilitating this weekly workshop. If you desire to register for “Grief Share” call 541-720-8887 and speak to Bea. You can also register at the door April 25th from 5:30 until 6 p.m.. Once session one has closed entry to “Grief Share will not be available until the next quarter. IMPOUNDED DOGS The City will no longer be releasing the breed or gender of found dogs due to issues concerning puppy mills. Release of information about found dogs will only state the location and size of the dog and coloring. The breed and gender are not disclosed to ensure the proper owner gets the dog. If you are missing a dog please contact the code compliance official. Code Compliance Official:
Boardman Senior Breakfast Saturday, April 2nd 7:30 to 10:30 am
$5.00
Sausage/Ham; Eggs/Pancakes Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee/Juice
Kristina Blake PH. (541) 571-0268 Or visit the website at http:// www.cityofboardman.com/animalcodecompliance/page/impounded-dogs
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Boardman’s Easter Egg Hunt was an “Eggstravaganza” Boardman’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held again this year, thanks to local businesses, organizations and volunteers who stepped up to continue the tradition, which began by the Boardman Tillicum Club. This year, a new group of volunteers made up of Boardman residents, were brought together by event organizer, and long time Boardman resident, Michelle Seeley. About 400 children turned out for the family friendly event, which was held Saturday, March 26th at the Boardman Marina Park. The Easter Bunny made a guest appearance, along with his two chipmunk helpers, to pose for pictures and to hand out candy. The hunt featured over 4,000 eggs filled with candy, stickers, and special prizes tickets for the 84 prizes donated by the Walmart Distribution Center. All the eggs were stuffed by
the City of Boardman Police Department’s Explorers and Riverside High School volunteers, Inflatable Fun, LLC donated the use of one of the bouncy houses and Judy Scott’s Chuck Wagon was on hand to provide refreshments. The event organizers would like to thank the Walmart Distribution Center, Inflatable Fun, LLC, Judy Scott’s Chuck Wagon, the Boardman Police Department Explorers, the North Morrow Times for free advertising, and the Boardman Tillicum Club for loan of their costumes and banners. In addition the committee would like to thank the Boardman Fire Department, Elvia Ayala, Bob Levy, Boardman Community Development Association, KRP Management, Castle Rock Farming, Mountain Valley Land Co., Rock Electric, Portland General Electric, Kiwanis
Club of Boardman, Bank of Eastern Oregon, Mid-Columbia Title Company, Neal Development, American West Properties, Whitney Land Co., American Printing, AmeriTitle, Riverside High School student volunteers, Devin Oil, Columbia River Community Health Services, Umatilla Electric Cooperative, and David and Anita Baumgart for helping make Boardman’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt possible and to those community members who volunteered their time and energy to make this year’s event a success. Seeley said, “We are fortunate to have a community that cares about events like these, and we’re appreciative to all who participated.” Ms. Seeley has even more great ideas for next year’s Easter Egg Hunt, so mark your calendars for April 15, 2017.
The Easter Bunny and two chipmunks were happy to pose for pictures and hand out candy to the 400 children who attended this year’s Boardman Easter Egg Hunt. Big thank you goes out to the community and businesses who donated to this special event. Photos contributed