North Morrow Times December, 2023

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North Morrow

Volume XXXI

Number 6

December 1, 2023

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Boardman Pool & Recreation Center makes major renovations Can you believe it’s been over 6 1/2 years since Boardman Pool & Recreation Center opened their doors? Like all facilities, especially ones that have heavy usage, things wear out and things need to be changed. The Rec Center announced last month it was closing their doors beginning November 12th to revamp some issues. The staff removed the finish and applied new varnish to the gymnasium and aerobics rooms -- you’ll notice how shiny and clean they look now. Staff also undertook a deep clean and rearranged the weight room, along with a deep clean on the rest rooms and locker areas. Meanwhile, the Park had hired Concrete Coatings, Inc. from Moses Lake to replace the slippery and worn pool deck and also replace the slippery floor in the Multpurpose Room, which is utilized for birthday parties and meetings. The pool deck was sanded down, then two coats of special paint, silica applied (for non-slip) and a clear coat topped it off. You’ll notice bright colors now adorn the deck. Two weeks after the onset, the Multipurpose Room now has bright blue and white nonslip flooring. These renovations were accomplished with a small grant from Good Shepherd Foundation, but most of the dollars

came from the already tight budget for the Park. The cost is upwards of $120,000! Staff is still working with locals for additional funding for this much needed project. Other changes at the Rec Center include hiring a new Recreation Coordinator, Sariah Thomas, who will handle all the Summer Recreation Programs as well as Kidscape and other ongoing recreation programs. Also new to the District is Matt Russell as Sports Coordinator. He will handle administration while working with local groups such as Columbia Little League to handle youth football, boys and girls basketball, baseball, softball and T-ball and other sports activities. Ongoing at the Rec. Center now is the Boys Youth Basketball grades 3 through 5, November and December. Girls Youth Basketball for grades 3 through 6 will be January and February, with Boys grade 6 Youth Basketball also for January and February. Games for the first Boys Basketball group will be December 2nd and Dec. 16th. Registration fees are paid by BCDA. Beginning Friday, December 1st and also the next Friday, December 8th is Kidscape. It’s a camp-like environment for your kids ages six through 12 years old. Activities include Christ-

mas crafts, games, movies, snacks and lunch provided. 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. American Red Cross is holding a blood drive December 26th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. December 4th the District is holding a community meeting at 6:30 pm at Port of Morrow to discuss our recreation needs in Boardman -- be there and voice your opinions!

(Photo above, L-R) Teiko Villegas, Manager of the Rec Center and George Shimer, District CEO show off the colorful, new pool deck that was installed during the two week shut down. The new decking is finished in a non-slip surface, which is a big safety issue around a swimming pool.

Photo above: The gymnasium floor shines with the several coats of new varnish recently applied by Park staff. Photo Left: The Aerobics Room also needed a new application of finish, which Park staff accomplished during the shut down. The popular Pelatrons are lined up and ready for your use.


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