North Morrow Volume XXIIII Number 7 February 5, 2016
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Umatilla Electric completes Boardman Operations Center
Umatilla Electric’s Boardman Operations Center has opened for business next to the Port of Morrow. The public is invited to tour the building from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11. The address is 400 N.E. Eldrige Drive (formerly Puskarich Avenue). A three-man line crew has been assigned to the Boardman Operations Center. Two customer service representatives who worked at Umatilla Electric’s former Boardman office at 203 E. Boardman Ave. have relocated to the new building.
ALD Architects of Richland, Wash., designed the building; Chervenell Construction was general contractor. The facility includes a shop/warehouse of 12,625 square feet and business office of 11,345 square feet. Construction began in May 2015. The office opened for business on January 25. In addition to the business lobby and offices, there is a driveup window staffed during business hours, and a drive-up kiosk for 24hour payments. The complex has five truck bays, including room for two mo-
bile substations. The bays are drive-through to avoid the need for backing up large vehicles. Other spaces include warehouse, crew quarters, dispatch, a large meeting room and outside storage for poles and transformers. The Boardman Operations Center, built in response to ongoing expansion in the Boardman area, will not increase electric rates. Operating and fixed costs will be offset by increased revenue from load growth, as well as by efficiencies of decreasing transportation expenses, reducing wait times and increasing service availability.
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Chamber changes luncheon date this month to Monday, February 22, at Noon
Occasionally, it is necessary to change a long-established date to accommodate a special speaker. Such is the case for the February Boardman Chamber luncheon, which will be held Monday, February 22 at noon at the SAGE Center. The guest speaker is Chris Ensley - Executive Director, Northwest Region for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who promises to provide an interesting and entertaining presentation, so plan to attend! Lunch is $12. Please call 481-3014 to RSVP by Wednesday, February 17th! Thanks to Tillman Carr — Executive Director of the Greater Eastern Oregon Development
The public is invited to tour Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s new Operations Center from Noon to 1:30 pm on Thursday, February 11th. The shop/warehouse has 12,625 square feet while the business office has 11,345 square feet. All of Umatilla Electric’s Boardman employees moved into the newly completed structure the end of January.
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Corporation for being our January speaker, to Banner Bank for sponsoring, the SAGE Center for hosting, and Paradise Rose Chuckwagon for catering the
Mark your calendars! event! Congratulations to Kathy Street for winning the 50/50 drawing and to Karen Wolff for winning the door prize, donated by Banner Bank.
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Community Calendar February 2016 6 Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center @ 7:30 to 10:30 am 8 Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Monday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. 9 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall 10 Chamber Board Meeting at Chamber office 7 to 9 am 11 UEC Operations Center Open House 12 pm to 1:30 pm@400 NE Eldridge Drive Storyhour (Thursday) Oregon Trail Library, Boardman @12:30 pm Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm at 300 SW Wilson Lane Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 6 pm 12 Boardman Community Awards Banquet 6 pm @Riverfront Center 16 Tillicum Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm 17 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm 18 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (3rd Thursday of each month at the River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am) 20 Greefield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 22 Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, SAGE Center 23 Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm
March 2016 1 City Council Meeting – 7pm – City Hall 4 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am)
Enrichment activities bring excitement to gloomy winter days Columbia Basin weather may bring fog and chill, but Irrigon and Boardman students will have extra enrichment activities to make the days sparkle. In the coming months, North Morrow Community Foundation, in cooperation with Morrow County School District staff, brings the following assemblies to Boardman & Irrigon Students: Excitement begins the week of February 16 – 19. Idaho Shakespeare Festival will travel to Morrow County to offer “Hamlet” Assemblies on Tuesday, February 16, to Irrigon Jr & Sr High Students at 11:28 am 1:15 pm. There will be a Drama Class Workshop at 3:15 pm. On Wednesday February 17, Riverside Jr. & Sr. High Students have “Hamlet” Assemblies at 8:20 am & 10:08 am.
A Drama Club Workshop will take place 12:30 pm. Traveling Lantern Theater, of Portland will present “Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case” an interactive theater performance, on Friday,
February 19, to students at Windy River Elementary and Irrigon Elementary Schools. IES program begins at 9:00 am; followed by WRE program at 1:15 pm. Interested community members are welcome, but gymnasium seating is limited. Please check with
the school office regarding seating availability prior to the assemblies. A FREE Spring Break Artist in Residency Theater Workshop and two professional productions of “Rumpelstiltskin” will take place at Windy River Elementary School March 20-26. Auditions will be at 10:00 am Monday March 20; Performances will be on Saturday, March 6 at 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Both the week long workshop and Saturday performances are FREE. These enrichment activities for Boardman & Irrigon students are sponsored by North Morrow Community Foundation. Funding is provided by Morrow County Cultural Coalition, Morrow County Unified Recreation District and community donations.
Columbia River Community Health Services Some of our services include: Well Baby/Child Exams Childhood/Adult Immunizations Sports Physicals Men’s and Women’s Health Exams CDL Physicals Pre-employment Drug Screening Chronic Disease Managment Flu Shots Limited Access to Dental Care Sliding Scale Fee Arrangements Flu Shots
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Riverside High School showing their support! #youngmanonellen #ellen #ellendegeneres — at Riverside Junior/Senior High School (Boardman, Oregon). By Laura Frazier | The Oregonian/ OregonLive Students in Pendleton turned to Twitter with a plea to get their teacher on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Kathryn Youngman, a Spanish teacher at Pendleton High School, is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, according to the East Oregonian. It is Youngman's third battle with cancer, and she continues to teach in spite of feel-
ing sick after bi-weekly chemotherapy treatments. Over the weekend Youngman's students launched a campaign on social media to help their teacher live out a dream of meeting the talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, the East Oregonian reported. The #YoungmanOnEllen hashtag has since taken off on Twitter. On Tuesday, some students appealed to celebrities to get
their message out. Many students at Pendleton High and rival Hermiston High wore pink to class to show support. Several tweets also used the hashtag #BeKindToOneAnother, a social media campaign The Ellen DeGeneres Show started to encourage acts of kindness. Fellow teens, professional athletes and many others are sending tweets with messages of support.
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UEC Names Robert Echenrode as New General Manager
UEC General Manager and CEO, Robert Echenrode UEC Engineering Manager Robert Echenrode has been promoted to General Manager and CEO of Umatilla Electric Cooperative. He will begin his new duties on March 8, 2016. Echenrode, 54, has worked at UEC since March 2013 and has worked for rural electric cooperatives since 1988. He previously worked six years as general manager of Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative at Vinita, Okla., which serves 38,000 accounts over five counties. He also worked as an engineering manager at Carroll Electric Cooperative,
Berryville, Ark.; and Indian Electric Cooperative, Cleveland, Okla. UEC’s Board of Directors hired a recruiting firm and conducted a national search for a new manager as Steve Eldrige, General Manager and CEO, will retire March 8 after 44 years with UEC. The Board reviewed the resumes of 22 candidates from eight states that were provided by the recruiting firm. The Board interviewed eight candidates before making the final decision. “Robert brings 25 years of experience with electric cooperatives to this position, along with a dedication to members and employees,” Board President Jeff Wenholz said. “From the beginning, we were impressed with his work ethic and devotion to the cooperative, and how quickly he learned our system.” Echenrode will become only the fourth general manager in UEC history. The previous general managers were Ray Woolley, hired in 1939; Russ Dorran, promoted in 1971; and Eldrige, promoted in 1990. “It was an honor to be considered to follow such a distinguished group of leaders,” Echenrode said. “I want to help build on the past achievements of our employees.” Echenrode has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and an
MBA from Oklahoma State University. In his role as engineering manager, he has been involved in UEC’s recent efforts to accommodate large industrial expansions at the ports of Morrow and Umatilla, and build and upgrade substations and power lines throughout the UEC system. Echenrode and his wife, Judy, a dental hygienist, have been married since 1989. Their son Evan, 20, is a sophomore at Oklahoma State studying hotel and restaurant administration. Son Avery, 18, will soon graduate high school at Vinita, Okla., and has already been accepted by Oregon State and Portland State. As General Manager and CEO, Echenrode will lead UEC in serving more than 14,000 accounts on about 2,200 miles of power lines in service territory from Boardman to the Blue Mountains. UEC has 80 employees and recorded about $87.25 million in revenue in 2015. Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, copy, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
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Blue Mt. Community College News Winter Term is humming along at Blue Mountain Community College in Boardman but already students and staff are planning for Spring Term which starts March 28. Schedules for Spring Term classes were posted to the BMCC website (www.bluecc.edu) in late January and registration will officially open on February 22. Returning students know the drill but for any new students planning to start classes in the Spring, now is the time to act. Please stop by the office at 300 NE Front Street or give a call at 541-4812099 with any questions about admission, financial aid, placement tests or registration. If we don’t know the answer, we know who to ask to find out. Students are also reminded that January 1 is the day that a FAFSA form should be filed online for those students anticipating receiving Federal Financial Aid in the upcomeing academic year. BMCC’s academic year starts with Summer Term (late June.) Students are encouraged to file their FAFSA early. Even though the form asks for 2015 tax return information, ap-
plicants can use the “Will File” option which allows them to estimate now and put in actual numbers when they become available. Students working through the financial aid process, either for the
ness office and financial aid office liason services as well as general assistance to current and future students. Stop by and see us. —————
Real Estate Course Offered Spring Term Want to be a Realtor? A Real Estate Broker PreLicense Course will be Sign up for BMCC’s offered at BMCC Spring Pre-License Course! Term 2016 with an exciting new delivery method available to students near and far. The class will be taught by Stacey current or future academic year, Harrison, the CEO of A1Superior should be aware that any communi- Schools Inc and will be delivered cation received from either FAFSA to BMCC students using Zoom or BMCC requires action on their technology. This system allows part. Please do not wait to deal with each participating BMCC Center these communications as inaction to offer a location to take the class sometimes leads to delays in finan- or students may log in from their properly-equipped home comcial aid awards. BMCC Boardman is open Mon- puter. The class is set for Thursdays and Wednesdays from 1-7:30 day evenings from 6-9 pm with a pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays significant amount of time exfrom 5-7:30 with other times avail- pected to be logged by students able by appointment. The office away from class time. Watch for provides distance education test details or give us a call at 541-481proctoring, placement tests, busi- 2099 for more details.
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Boardman Buzzzz Boardman Chamber on the KOHU (1360 AM) Radio Show -- Monday, February 8th between 8 and 8:30 a.m. NOTE NEW TIME! Directory Time Again! The Chamber will be contacting members in the next few weeks to ensure that all of your information in the 2016 Chamber Directory and Visitor Guide is accurate and to help you secure your ad space! This annual publication is usually ready in early spring! Ad Prices Premium positions: Back Cover 8½ x 11 $1,500 Inside Front Cover 8½ x 11 $1,000 Page 3 8½ x 11 $1,000 Inside Back Cover 8½ x 11 $800 Full Page 7½ x 10 $750 2/3 Page 5 x 10 $600 Half Page 7½ x 5 $450 1/3 Page 2 x 9¼ $400 Quarter Page 3¼ x 5 $375 1/6 Page 3½ x 2½ $275 1/8 Page 3½ x 2 $200 1/12 Page 2½ x 2½ $175 Call The Chamber at 481-3014 right now to reserve your advertising space today before it’s gone! Board and Officer Election Results At the end of December, Chamber members were given the opportunity to vote for new Board members for a 3 year term running from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2018. Congratulations to Kalie Davis — SAGE Center and Jim Young — Select Market for being re-elected to the Board! At the January Board of Directors meeting, the election of officers for the 2016 year were conducted. Congratulations to Julie Gisi — Bank of Eastern Oregon for being elected President! Many thanks to Anna Browne — Windy River Elementary School who has served as President the last 2 years! Here are your other officers for this year: 1st Vice-President: Matt Kegler — Calafate Photograph 2nd Vice-President: Maria Richards — Boardman Hardware Secretary: Emerald Lantis — Banner Bank Treasurer: Don Russell — Doherty/Russell Car Wash Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show Thanks to the following for helping man our booth at the Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show! Steve Doherty, Justin Dunlap, Dean and Matt Kegler, Larry and Kricket Nicholson, Terry and Cheryl Tallman.
Congratulations to Roy Colvin for winning our booth door prize, donated by the River Lodge and Grill, SAGE Center, and others! Next year’s show will be Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 22. Call The Chamber at 481-3014 if you’d like to volunteer to help us next year!! COMMUNITY NEWS SAGE Center Movie Weekend! Friday night, February 5 at 7:15 p.m. Or take in a matinee Saturday, February 6 at 2:15 p.m. The movie is “Ant-Man” Cost is $5 for general admission, $3 for children and seniors (62+) Free bag of popcorn with admission. Water is available for $1. Senior Center First Saturday Breakfast Saturday, February 6 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. SAGE Saturday! Saturday, February 13 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, February 20 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 more information Coat Drive until February 29 Bring your coats, sweaters, gloves, and hats to Columbia River Community Health Services, 450 Tatone Street, Call 481-7212 x 214 for details. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Be a Pirate Mentor! Last year Riverside Junior/Senior High School started a program called Pirate Pursuits. The basic idea behind this program is to have community members volunteer to mentor seniors throughout the school year, helping them with college scholarship as well as college applications. The volunteers would mainly be meeting with students to talk about what scholarships / colleges they are applying for, reviewing applications, letters, etc. This is a great way for community members to be involved with our students. Right now we have about 40 seniors signed up that would like to work with a mentor. If you are interested in being a part of Pirate Pursuits, please contact David Norton, Vice
Principal, at 481-2525 x2113 or david.norton@morrow.k12.or.us. Morrow County Fair Board Morrow County Fair Board has 2 vacant openings. The board meets once a month rotating between Heppner and Boardman. For questions contact Ann Jones 676-9474. After School Volunteers Needed Sam Boardman and Windy River are looking for volunteers for their after school club program. This is a new and exciting program. The first session will begin in early November and end December 17. Program days are
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Club activities are dependent upon your individual interest. Supplies for your club will be provided. Additional classroom support will also be provided by the school. Club options could include Art, Poetry, Travel, Yoga, Reading, Food, Technology, Knitting, Family History, etc. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Hammond at 481-2526, brandon.hammond@morrow.k12.or.us or Ms. Kimmell at 481-7383, sarah.kimmell@morrow.k12.or.us.
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Blood donations urgently needed by the American Red Cross (Jan. 19, 2016) – The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood is needed to respond to emergencies large and small, across the country every day. For Heather Von Glahn, it was a personal emergency – her 8-year-old daughter’s leukemia diagnosis – that inspired her to make the commitment to give blood regularly. “I’ve seen blood save her life at least 10 times,” said Von Glahn. “When friends and family ask what they can do for my daughter, I tell them to donate blood. It matters so much!” Blood donations are urgently needed now and throughout the winter to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Oregon blood drives Morrow County Irrigon Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Irrigon Junior Senior High School, 315 E. Wyoming Ave. Umatilla County Hermiston Feb. 15 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Good Shepherd Medical Center, 610 NW 11th Pendleton Feb. 15 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Anthony Hospital, 2801 St. Anthony Way
Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, February 20th * 7 - 10 am Adults - $5.00 Under 10 - $2.50 Call Jessie for carry out breakfast at 541-720-7267
Washington blood drives Benton County Richland Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way Feb. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gesa Credit Union, 51 Gage Blvd. Feb. 8 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Richland Blood Donation Center,
447 Wellsian Way Feb. 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way Feb. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. at Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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Valery Gutierrez wins Windy River Elementary Geographic Bee Moves One Step Closer to $50,000 College Scholarship Boardman, Oregon, January 20, 2016 – Valery Gutierrez, a sixth grade student at Windy River Elementary, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on January 20, 2016 and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The school-level Bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 28th annual National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Thousands of schools around the United States and in the five
25, 2016. The first-place national winner will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society including a subscription to national Geographic magazine, and a National Geographic Expedition trip to a national park in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. The national finals will air on television on the National Geographic Channel and PBS stations. Check local listings for dates and times.
nonprofit membership organization driven by a passionate belief in the power of science, exploration and storytelling to change the world. National Geographic funds hundreds of research and conservation
Left to right: Champion Valery Gutierrez, Reserve Champion Benny Sanchez, and third place winner Maylee Quilter. projects around the globe each year. With support of their members and donors, they work to inspire, illuminate and teach through scientific expeditions, award-winning journalism, education initiatives and more. For more information, v i s i t www.nationalgeographic.com and find them on Top Row: Makaila Lantis, Daniel Flores, Quentin Johnson, Mrs. Proctor-Reece, Facebook, TwitTag Coordinator. Middle Row: Hailey Daltoso, Stephanie Fudala, Carlos Magana, ter, Instagram, Marco Landeros. Front Row: Champion Valery Gutierrez, Reserve Champion G o o g l e + , Benny Sanchez, Third Place winner Mylee Quilter Yo u T u b e , U.S. territories are participating in Everyone can test their geography LinkedIn and Pinterest. Also competing in this year’s the 2016 Bee. The school champi- knowledge with the exciting ons, including Valery Gutierrez, will GeoBee Challenge, an online ge- top ten at Windy River were Requiz at serve Champion, Benny Sanchez, take a written test; up to 100 of the ography top scorers on that test in each www.nationalgeographic.com/ third place winner, Mylee Quilter state will then be eligible to com- geobee, which poses 10 new ques- along with Quentin Johnson, plete in their state Bee on April 1, tions a day, or by downloading the Makaila Lantis, Marco Landeros. “National Geographic GeoBee Daniel Flores Stephanie Fudala, 2016. The National geographic Soci- Challenge” app, with 1000 ques- Hailey Daltoso, and Carlos ety will provide an all-expense- tions culled from past Bees, avail- Magana Contact: Theresa Proctorpaid trip to Washington, D.C., for able on the App Store for iPhone, state champions and teacher-es- iPod touch and iPad; from the An- Reece, Tag Coordinator, Windy River Elementary; 481-2526, ext corts to participate in the Bee na- droid Market; or for Nook Color. National Geographic is a global 2752 tional championship on May 22-
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Youth Basketball in full swing with games each Saturday For a taste of how volunteerism works in Boardman, check out the volunteer coaches and youth basketball teams. Boardman Youth Basketball is now administered by Boardman Park & Recreation District, which handled signups, ordering jerseys and coordinating coaches. The Boardman teams are part of Hermiston’s Youth Basketball League, along with Irrigon, Stanfield, Echo, Heppner, Hermiston, and all games are played at Hermiston High and Armand Larive Schools on Saturdays. Boardman Youth Basketball has six Teams with 51 youth players. Teams practice at Windy River and Sam Boardman Schools. Last game of the year is on March 5th. First game was held on January 16th. Team and individual pictures will take place on February 13 at Windy River Elementary School Gym. A big “THANK YOU” goes out to all the coaches: 1. Zack & Emerald Lantis 541-5716738 coaching Team 1, 3rd & 4th Boys. 2. Kevin Gilbertson 541-571-9646 coaching Team 2, 3rd & 4th Boys. 3. Dan Daltoso 541-571-07250 coaching 3rd & 4th Girls. 4. Norma Ayala 541-314-5446 coaching Team 1, 5th & 6th Girls. 5. Humberto Lopez 541-720-2710 coaching Team 2, 5th & 6th Girls. 6. P.J. Keefer & Teiko Szasz 541571-2684 coaching 5th & 6th Boys.
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Presidents’ Day--What’s that? According to the History Channel, Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22— Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present. The story of Presidents’ Day date begins in 1800. Following President George Washington’s death in 1799, his February 22 birthday became a perennial day of remembrance. At the time, Washington was venerated as the most important figure in American history, and events like the 1832 centennial of his birth and the start of construction of the Washington Monument in 1848 were cause for national celebration. Did You Know? President's Day never falls on the actual birthday of any American president. Four chief executives—George Washington, William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lin-
coln and Ronald Reagan_were born in February, but their birthdays all come either too early or late to coincide with Presidents’ Day, which is always celebrated on the third Monday of the month. While Washington’s Birthday was an unofficial observance for most of the 1800s, it was not until the late 1870s that it became a federal holiday. Senator Steven Wallace Dorsey of Arkansas was the first to propose the measure, and in 1879 President Rutherford B. Hayes signed it into law. The holiday initially only applied to the District of Columbia, but in 1885 it was expanded to the whole country. At the time, Washington’s Birthday joined four other nationally recognized federal bank holidays—Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Independence Day and Thanksgiving—and was the first to celebrate the life of an individual American. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, signed into law in 1983, would be the second. PRESIDENTS’ DAY: THE UNIFORM MONDAY HOLIDAYACT The shift from Washington’s Birthday to Presidents’ Day began in the late 1960s when Congress proposed a measure known as the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Championed by Senator Robert McClory of Illinois, this law sought to shift the celebration of several federal holidays from specific dates to a series of predetermined Mondays. The proposed change was seen by many as a novel way to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers, and it was believed that ensuring holidays
always fell on the same weekday would reduce employee absenteeism. While some argued that shifting holidays from their original dates would cheapen their meaning, the bill also had widespread support from both the private sector and labor unions and was seen as a surefire way to bolster retail sales. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act also included a provision to combine the celebration of Washington’s Birthday with Abraham Lincoln’s, which fell on the proximate date of February 12. Lincoln’s Birthday had long been a state holiday in places like Illinois, and many supported joining the two days as a way of giving equal recognition to two of America’s most famous statesmen. McClory was among the measure’s major proponents, and he even floated the idea of renaming the holiday “President’s Day.” This proved to be a point of contention for lawmakers from George Washington’s home state of Virginia, and the proposal was eventually dropped. Nevertheless, the main piece of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed in 1968 and officially took effect in 1971 following an executive order from President Richard Nixon. Washington’s Birthday was then shifted from the fixed date of February 22 to the third Monday of February. Columbus Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day were also moved from their traditionally designated dates. (As a result of widespread criticism, in 1980 Veterans’ Day was returned to its original November 11 date.)
Morrow County Cultural Coalition 2016 award recipients announced The Morrow County Cultural Coalition supported by Oregon’s Cultural Trust Foundation announces the following grant recipients for 2016 projects in Morrow County schools and communities: Obo Addy Legacy African Drumming workshops and assemblies, Idaho Shakespeare Festival theater performances, Irrigon and
Boardman Elementary schools Artist in Residence, Morrow County Historical Society Chronicles, Hampstead Stage Co. & Inland NW Musicians with performances in Boardman, Irrigon and Heppner Applications for 2017 cultural based activities in Morrow County are now being accepted.
Projects supported in the past have also included quilting and art groups, art displays, historical library books, cultural entertainment structures and kid’s activities for parks. Grants can be awarded up to 50% of total project cost. For complete guidelines and application form, contact Susan Russell at 541-481-4277 or smsel@hotmail.com
Boardman Rural Fire Protection District January 2016 Fire Calls- 15 Location Type I-84 Mile Post 165 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 169 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 177 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 154 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 107 NE Second St. Appliance Fire Hwy 730 Mile Post 169 Motor Vehicle Accident 218 Anderson Circle Assist Boardman Ambulance 600 NE Columbia Ave Fire Alarm Activation Tower Rd. Mile Post 7.5 Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 155 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 71300 SW Wilson Rd. Fire Alarm Activation Laural Lane & Wilson Lane Motor Vehicle Accident 79539 Rippee Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 73221 Bombing Range Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 600 NE Columbia Ave. Fire Alarm Activation Since January 1, 2016 we have responded to 15 emergency calls. Health and Pub Ed Classes - CPR/First Aid Classes (19 total Attendees) Administration - Board Meeting Preparation - 77 Burn Permit Renewals Issued Trainings and Classes -Oregon Trail Fire Training Association FFI Class Sent One Instructor -NFPA Driver Training -Thursday Night Fire Trainings
Boardman Rural Fire Protection District is actively looking for men and women at least 18 years of age and wanting to become part of a vital resource in the community, for more information please stop by the Fire Station on Wilson.
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Four Eastern Oregon School Districts receive major CTE Grants On Monday, January 11, the Oregon Department of Education announced on its website the awarding of CTE (Career and Technical
Education) Revitalization Grants statewide. Four school districts in eastern Oregon were awarded substantial grants:
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl: Fiction Awad, Mona All Dressed in White Clark, Mary Higgins The Art of War Coonts, Stephen Beasts and Children Parker, Amy Breakdown Kellerman, Jonathan Brotherhood in Death Robb, J. D. Carry Me Behrens, Peter The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer: A Cozy Mystery Set in Wales Ace, Cathy The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style McKeehan, Valerie The Complete Portrait Manual: 200+ Tips and Techniques for Shooting Perfect Photos of People, The Editors of Popular Photography Dinner A.S.A.P.: 150 Meals Made as Simple as Possible The Editors of Cooking Light Magazine The Doll’s House Arlidge, M. J. A Doubter’s Almanac Canin, Ethan Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Scamander, Newt Find Her Gardner, Lisa The Flood Girls Fifield, Richard The Forgetting Time Guskin, Sharon Forty Rooms Grushin, Olga Georgia: A Novel of Georgia O’Keeffe Tripp, Dawn Clifton A Girl’s Guide to Moving on Macomber, Debbie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: The Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, Book 1): The Illustrated Edition Rowling, J. K. In Other Words Lahiri, Jhumpa Jeremy Lasker, After the Lonely Hooker, Tom Last Bus to Wisdom Doig, Ivan The Life of Elves Barbery, Muriel The Nightingale Hannah, Kristin The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime: Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-Minute Meals, and Other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper! Drummond, Ree Rogue Lawyer Grisham, John South of Nowhere: A Mystery Koenig, Minerva Violent Crimes Margolin, Phillip Welcome to Night Vale Fink, Joseph What Lies Between Us Munaweera, Nayomi Storyhours at Boardman library: Thursday at 12:30
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Elgin School District $378,000 La Grande School District $379,852 Morrow County School District $390,745 Pendleton School District $390,745 The districts competed with more than 70 districts statewide for the $9 million. The La Grande, Morrow County and Pendleton school districts all belong to the InterMountain CTE Consortium, which is organized and managed by the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD). Elgin School District belongs to a separate consortium; however, it is a component school district of the IMESD. Jennifer Pambrun, Regional CTE Coordinator at the IMESD, said the awarding of the grants is an exciting, positive step toward creating stronger CTE programs in the region. These grants, however, are just one part of the re-dedication of support ODE is giving to CTE programs. “Many, many people who have worked diligently in the CTE field for several years are encouraged by the funding the state is allocating so CTE programs can continue to improve, serve more students and prepare youth for the jobs and careers in the next decades,” Pambrun said. According to ODE’s website, the purpose of the CTE Revitalization Grant is: “to strengthen existing CTE programs of study and create new CTE programs of study that will meet workforce needs in high wage and high demand occupations, support achievement of the Oregon diploma, and address the needs of historically underserved students. These revitalized CTE programs will give students the knowledge and skills required in careers that provide high wages and are in high demand. Partnerships between business, industry, labor, and educators are the foundation to the revitalization of CTE.” The school districts who received grants have a variety of projects planned. The Elgin School District will focus on high wage, high demand careers in agricultural mechanics and fabrication. The district will
build a new high school agricultural sciences classroom and purchase new equipment for their welding and small engine repair programs. “Students will work with industry professionals through internship opportunities and classroom visits to gain firsthand knowledge of the exciting and lucrative careers found in agricultural mechanics and fabrication,” according to their grant application. The La Grande School District will use grant dollars to continue to develop skills within CTE programs for high wage, high demand jobs. The district will re-purpose and expand greenhouses for research and development to improve reforestation success after wildland fires across Oregon, utilizing Biochar technology and other strategies. In their medical pathway program, La Grande will continue to implement internationally recognized Project Lead The Way curriculum and network with partners to build a fully articulated, science-oriented pathway well beyond standard CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) programs. Finally, working with local higher education institutions and businesses, the district will continue to secure and integrate curriculum and tools, like their new virtual welder, to engage more diverse students and provide equitable access in the mechatronics pathway. The Morrow County School District will expand and strengthen existing “Manufacturing: Industrial and Engineering Systems and Agricultural Science and Technology” CTE programs of study at three Morrow County high schools: Boardman, Irrigon, and Heppner. The district will upgrade infrastructure and equipment in the welding and manufacturing labs to industry standards, offering students the knowledge and skills needed for high wage, high demand jobs in the community. This project is a small part of the regional workforce development plan that includes construction of the Blue Mountain Community College Workforce Training Center in Boardman.
“The infrastructure and equipment upgrades will allow our labs to accommodate more students and greatly improve access for physically disabled students. Secondly, using school facilities to provide afternoon and evening courses will expand options available in the community,” according to the Morrow County School District grant narrative. The Pendleton School District will use a combination of their bond funds and the ODE grant to develop a Pendleton Technology and Trades Center (PTTC) located at West Hills School. It will contain “real work” lab settings, giving students hands-on experience in two priority areas: Industrial and Engineering Systems and Hospitality/ Tourism Management. Preliminary plans include converting the gym into a professional quality kitchen with a designated dining area to host local business meetings and other catered events, and the remodeling of several classrooms to be used as lab space for the engineering, robotics and SUAS (small unmanned aircraft systems) classes. The new facility is anticipated to open in January 2017. Funds will also be used for a half-time contracted position – a person who will place students in job shadowing, internships and mentorships and arrange for employees from businesses to share their knowledge, skills and experience with specialized equipment. “We all worked very hard to be competitive in this lengthy process, and are extremely pleased to be awarded the grant. These funds will directly support our mission to create innovative educational experiences that result in promising career opportunities for Pendleton students,” said Curt Thompson, CTE Coordinator for the Pendleton School District. The three schools that will be involved in the CTE revitalization for the Pendleton School District are Pendleton High School, Hawthorne High School and Nixyaawii Community School. For more information about the CTE Revitalization Grants and a complete list of the recipients, visit www.ode.state.or.us under “grants.”
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See how easily you can check out a Kindle book from your local library If you’ve been paying attention to the U.S. news media you may have noticed that it’s now possible to check out Amazon Kindle books from your local public library. That’s right; as long as you have a valid library card and an Amazon account, you can visit some 11,000 library sites and download Amazon Kindle books to your Kindle or Kindle app-enabled device via WiFi or USB. You can read the book on any generation Kindle device or free Kindle reading app. Similar to regular books, libraries have a limited number of Kindle copies for each title so you will have to check availability. To see whether Kindle check-outs are available at a library near you, call your local librarian. Another similarity to physical books is that Kindle copies will have an expiration date — but after that date, they can either be renewed or purchased through Amazon, with all of your bookmarks and notations still intact. Kindle books feature real page numbers and Whispersync technology that synchronizes your notes, highlights, and last page read. For questions about availability of Kindle library books, loan duration, and terms of use, you should contact your local library. How It Works You can easily borrow Kindle books through your local library’s website and, with the click of a button, have them delivered to your
Kindle device or free reading app. • Visit the website of a United States library that offers digital services from OverDrive. • Check out a Kindle book using your valid library card. • Click on “Get for Kindle” and then sign in to your Amazon.com account to have the book delivered instantly to your Kindle device or reading app. Public library books can be sent wirelessly to Kindle devices via an active Wi-Fi connection or transferred via USB. The service also has some other interesting features: • Page numbers correspond to those in print editions. • Facebook and Twitter integration lets you share favorite passages. • Popular Highlights show Kindle owners’ comments on passages in books. • Public Notes shares people’s opinions on books. One last benefit that checking Kindle books out offers over physical books may not be so obvious. In a statement, Amazon’s Kindle director, Jay Marine said, “Normally, making margin notes in library books is a big no-no. But we’re fixing this by extending our Whispersync technology to library books, so your notes, highlights and bookmarks are always backed up and available the next time you check out the book or if you decide to buy the book.”
Pajama Storytime Join us for a bedtime story at the library! Oregon Trail Library District All Locations Special Pajama Story Time Event Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm Through February 24 Bring your favorite stuff animal.
Riverside Junior-Senior High School 2015-16 Semester 1 Seventh grade 4.0 Ruiz-Nino, Jose D Sorensen, Emily M Seventh grade 3.5-3.9 Diaz, Cinthya E Escalante Macias, Jackelin Frausto-Castaneda, Luz K Klaviter, Dezirae M Montes, Ramon Rea, Samantha N Sanchez, Daria I Silva, Lupita M Szasz, Cooper O Seventh grade 3.0-3.49 Altamirano, Jaylene S Barragan, Angela M Carroll, Michael D Green, Alexander J Hernandez, Delia J Keefer, Will Lezama-Magallanes, Jocelyn Morris, Savannah A Pacheco, America X Payne, Hannah D Puerta, Jose B Reyna, Juanito A Vazquez-Olguin, Jennifer Zellars, Andrew J Eighth grade 4.0 Hegar, Megan S Eighth grade 3.5-3.9 Avalos, Bianca L Barrera, Emmanuel Pena, Johan A Sepulveda, Johana Y Soderholm, Ray S Solano-Cisneros, Mariana Villegas, Alexis S Eight grade 3.0-3.49 Aldrich, Destiny I Andrade-Bernal, Elizabeth Carmona, Jesus Flores, Anthony Frausto-Castaneda, Juan A Garcia-Hernandez, Cesilia McDonough, Zachery A Nolan, Liam S Pacheco, Neftali A Rockwell, LilyAnn K Rodriguez-Ramirez, Francia T Shaw, Andrew D Tyler, Kylie M Valenzuela, Ashley D Freshmen 4.0 Avalos, Brendy C Caldera, Alondra Ramos Mendoza, Yeidi M Freshmen 3.5-3.9 Alvarez Frias, Veronica
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Gutierrez, Bianca S McCullough, Kassidy K Mendoza, Tania Rodriguez, David E Velasco, Xenia Y Vivanco, Samantha Juniors 3.0-3.49 Calvillo, Jessica Carmack, Donovon J Delfs, Caleb C Diel, Corbin A Escobedo, Ivan M Hernandez, Abram M Hernandez, Felix C Hernandez, Giovanni Kernal-Yonally, Anthony M Martinez, Andrew Mason, Michael S Mendoza, Ricardo E Navarro, Jason Onate, Misael Pena, Marino Rockwell, Aristotle J Salamanca, Clarissa Salazar, Rubi E Sepulveda, Emily Taylor, Kirsten M Valenzuela, Dominic A Seniors 4.0 Martinez, Juana L Quinlan, Jenna C Seniors 3.5-3.9 Coria, Vikiangeles Corpus, Ariana L Fernandez, Saul Hernandez, Eloy Killion, Wayne B Mendoza, Jeny Velasco, Edith E Seniors 3.0-3.49 Alba, Gabriela Ayuso, America S Bingaman, Derek J Caldera Tellez, Alejandra Calvillo, Vanessa Colin, Valerie I Flores Rosas, Saul A Gonzalez, Dixie L Juarez, Gema D Leal, Adriana Lopez, Humberto L Lopez, Yolanda P Martinez, Rocio Melendez, Lilian M Melendez, Natalie L Olvera, Felipe Rodriguez, Edgar Virelas-Garcia, Maria d
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Mills, Springstead place in state Corn Yield Contest
Boardman Senior Center February Menu Tuesday Feb. 9 Potato Bar with All the Fixin’s French Bread Brownies Tuesday Feb. 16 Meatballs & Rice Peas Salad Bread & Butter Fruit & Cookies Tuesday Feb. 23 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Spinach Layered Salad Fruit Cobbler
Thurs. Feb. 11 Stuffed Green Peppers Baked Potato Halves Brussel Sprouts Salad Dessert Thurs. Feb. 18 Birthday Dinner Turkey & Dressing Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Veggies Salad Rolls Cake & Ice Cream Thurs. Feb. 25 Pork Chops Scalloped Potatoes Carrots Beet Salad Apple Crisp
Meals are $4 for Seniors 55 & Above; $5 for Adults 54 & Under. All are Welcome!
BOARDMAN, Ore. (January 7, 2016) - Nolan Mills of Boardman, Oregon, recently won second place in the no-till/strip-till irrigated division of the 2015 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Oregon. Mills won with Pioneer(r) brand hybrid P1266, which yielded 255.2925 bushels per acre. Jonathon Springstead of Boardman, Oregon, recently won first place in the irrigated division of the 2015 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Oregon. Springstead won with Pioneer(r) brand hybrid 35K02, which yielded 273.8999 bushels per acre. In 2015, recurrent yield contest winner David Hula of Charles City, Virginia, took his fields to a whole new level by breaking the world record of 532.0271 bushels per acre using Pioneer P1197AM(tm)^ brand corn on his contest plot. Mills and Springstead each earned one of the 218 state titles won by growers planting Pioneer hybrids. The NCGA awarded 407 state titles in this year’s contest. Growers planting Pioneer hybrids dominated the contest and won 54 percent of all state awards presented. The NCGA Corn Yield Contest is an annual U.S. national competition among corn growers with the goal of capitalizing on the high genetic yield potential of today’s
corn hybrids. Growers compete in six corn production classes, including non-irrigated (A and AA), no-till/strip-till non-irrigated (A and AA), irrigated and no-till/striptill irrigated classes. “The 2015 yield heroes brought home another record yield year, and we’re thrilled,” said Steve Reno, DuPont Pioneer vice president, regional director - U.S. and Canada, “Growers have made a calculated choice to manage their crops with Pioneer products and services and continue to do so in 2016,” Reno continued. “Management practices combined with leading genetics and traits produce the results they’re looking for. These contest winners are proof of what can happen with Pioneer as their partner. At Pioneer, we’re with you from the word go.” DuPont Pioneer is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering Success(tm). DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials and services
since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com. Optimum(r) AcreMax(r) Insect Protection System with YGCB, HX1, LL, RR2, Contains a single-bag integrated refuge solution for aboveground insects. In EPA-designated cotton growing counties, a 20 percent separate corn borer refuge must be planted with Optimum AcreMax products. Optimum(r) Intrasect(r) contains the YieldGard(r) Corn Borer gene and the Herculex(r) I gene for resistance to corn borer. YieldGard(r) and the YieldGard(r) Corn Borer Design are registered trademarks used under license from Monsanto Company. Herculex(r) insect protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. Herculex(r) and the HX logo are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. (r), TM, SM Trademarks and service marks of DuPont, Pioneer or their respective owners.
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Sales Service Installation Trenching Available & Solar Pumping Systems Who we are: · Full Service pump installation and repair from well to pressure tank for both agriculture and domestic applications. · A local dealer and installer of the best solar pump package in the market today. · Installation of pipe lines, cisterns and complete water systems for most applications. · Full line of excavation equipment for your excavation needs. · We do well rehabilitation for increased water supply and bacterial growth problems.
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ove your community and volunteer. Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman cordiality invites you to a Valentine Tea! The party begins at 7:00 pm at the Port of Morrow on February 16th. Community Women’s Club would love to introduce you to all our service projects. Our mission is to promote a spirit of unity between Boardman and Irrigon through community service projects! Come and enjoy an evening visiting and learning what you can do for your community! Bring a friend! For more information contact Judy Brown at 541-571-6117. No reservation needed! enior Center First Saturday Breakfast February 6 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. oardman seeks Budget Committee members. The City of Boardman is seeking individuals who would serve on the Boardman Budget Committee. Currently the committee has two vacancies. The Budget Committee is comprised of the Boardman City Council and seven members of the community, appointed by the City Council, to serve three year terms. The Committee holds one or more meetings each April to review and make recommendations to the City Council for the City’s budget and the Urban Renewal District’s Budget. Interested parties must be an adult resident of the City of Boardman and be willing to commit to the annual meetings. For more information, contact Boardman City Manager Karen Pettigrew at 541-481-9252. ot the winter blahs?? There are plenty of volunteer possibilities in Boardman: Call Karen Pettigrew, 481-9252 to volunteer on the City Budget Committee or City Planning Commission; Call Emily Wait at Boardman Chamber, 481-3014, there are lots of opportunities to volunteer there! Like kids? Volunteers are needed to read to children, coordinate programs, call one of the local schools to help. Boardman Senior Center is always in need of volunteers, stop by on Tuesdays or Thursdays during lunch hour to talk to a representative. Have a few extra coats in your closet? Donate them to Columbia River Health Services!
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FOR RENT NOW LEASING! Columbia Hills Manor 350 W. Hemlock, Arlington, OR Independent Living for Seniors 60+ 1 Bdrms $399 & 2 Bdrms $530 Energy Efficient & Eco-Friendly Washer & Dryer Hook-Ups Water, Garbage & Sewer Paid Call 541-454-0024 TTY 711 Income Limits Apply Equal Housing Opportunity 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 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 Neal-garyn@portofmorrow.com Lisa Mittelsdorflisam@portofmorrow.com
Community Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) organization providing mental health and addiction outpatient services, residential treatment, developmental disability services, and other health related services in Eastern Oregon. A dynamic and progressive organization, CCS has offices in 5 counties, a statewide Warmline program, and employs 150 employees. We are recruiting for a Human Resources Generalist to be based at our home office in Heppner, Oregon. Based upon experience and education, this position will engage in the following duties: lead recruitment and hiring efforts, maintain personnel files, oversee administration of benefits and performance appraisal programs, advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues, prepare personnel related reports, oversee safety program, compute wage and records data, prepare and file accident reports, and other related duties, oversee onboarding and separation of employees, conduct investigations, and write reports, oversee employee discipline and grievance process, provide and conduct quality assurance and improvement activities. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. Requires Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, plus 4 years experience in human resources, and ability to pass a criminal history background check. The salary range for this position is $43,700 $64,700, DOEE with excellent benefits including 401K match. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to complete the online application and upload resume at www.communitycounselingsolutions.org. Position open until filled. EEO.
Boardman Senior Breakfast Saturday, February 6 7:30 to 10:30 am Boardman Senior Center
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OPEN POSITIONS Grave Yard shift (Monday to Wednesday 6.45 pm to 7.00am and Sunday 6.45pm to 1.00am) Sanitation Technician * Sanitize production equipment and perform routine cleaning in office, lunchroom, and restrooms. Support all areas of the plant as needed to meet production needs. Fryer Operator * Knowledge and experience in Fryer Operation. * Able to perform all hourly and daily product checks as required * Operate & monitor various Production Equipment. * Able to work safely and complete sanitation duties as required. Seasoning Tecnician * Ability to safely operate seasoning machine by following the laid down guidelines. Previous Seasoning or Blending Tech experience a plus. Folk Lift Operator * Ability to Load and Unload Material from Trucks & Containers * Operate & monitor various production & motorized lift equipment * Packaging Machine Operator * The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating assigned Hayssen High Speed Packaging Machines and Yamato Scales. Quaity Assurance Technician * Collect and perform testing of raw and finished product. Operate precision equipment. Enter test results into computer systems and communicate results to Managers. Perform a variety of laboratory functions and chemical analyses. To apply email resume to bmbugua@calbeena.com or fax # 541481-2418
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
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February 5, 2016
Boardman appoints planning commissioners At their January 5, 2016 council meeting, Boardman City Councilors appointed Cynthia Navarro and reappointed Adam Cole to the Planning Commission. Both commissioners will serve a three year term ending December 31, 2018. This is the first appointment to the Boardman Planning Commission for Ms. Navarro and the second appointment for Mr. Cole. The Planning Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council and is a permanent advisory body to the 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 two vacancies. Interested parties should contact Boardman City Hall at 541-481-9252. In other city business, councilors approved the new fee schedule for services provided at city hall and a 3% processing fee for all non-utility credit/debit card transactions $500.00 and over. Also, Councilors set January 30th for their annual goal-setting workshop. The next Boardman City Council meeting will be Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 7pm at the Boardman City Hall Council Chambers.