North Morrow Volume XX Number 7 February 1, 2013
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The Village features family dining A hardworking lady, Catalina Villa is the entrepreneur of three restaurants, including The Village Restaurant (located at 100 NW 1st Street, the former Dodge City Inn) in Boardman. It is connected to The Fair Deal Inn. Her other restaurant locations are in Arlington and TriCities. A former schoolteacher in Mexico and TriCities, Catalina learned about restaurants by working as a waitress. “I always looked to see what I could do better,” she says. The Village opened in July 2012, after extensive renovation of the facilities. A single mother of three children, Catalina is careful to manage her time so she’s with her children most afternoons and eve-
Want the latest scoop on what’s up at SAGE Center? Attend Feb. 20 Chamber lunch for all the details The February Chamber Lunch will be on February 20th at noon at the Port of Morrow’s Riverfront Center. The guest speaker will be Kalie Davis, manager of the Port of Morrow’s SAGE Center. The SAGE Center is an interactive interpretive center that highlights sustainable agriculture and energy. Developed by the Port of Morrow, the SAGE Center will give visitors a unique opportunity to learn about what takes place locally within the Port of Morrow and beyond without visiting each industry. Davis will highlight all the new and exciting things that await Eastern Oregon when the SAGE Center opens this May. This is a luncheon you won’t want to miss! Cost for lunch is $10, and is catered by Boardman Select Market. An RSVP is re-
quired by Monday, February 18th(541)481-3014. The SAGE Center and the Boardman Chamber of Commerce are looking for volunteers to help with the new SAGE Center. Volunteers are needed to help at the reception desk, greeting people and helping with the balloon ride and in The Store during the week and on the week ends. If you are interested please contact Kalie Davis, Manager of the SAGE Center to find out more information and to get an application. There will be a “Volunteer Fair” on Tuesday, April 9 to give all the volunteers more information and a chance to help out with this exciting project for Boardman, Morrow County and all of Eastern Oregon. The planned opening for the SAGE Center is the middle to the end of May. You can reach Kalie at 541-481-7678 or kalied@portofmorrow.com or you can contact Diane at the Chamber.
It’s time to join Boardman Chamber! Have you sent in your 2013 dues to the Boardman Chamber of Commerce yet? This is an organization that everyone should join: they constantly promote Boardman and all the residents and businesses and have many fun activities throughout the year. Membership Investment Schedule $50 Non Profit, no employees $50 Individual, including spouse $125 Proprietor, 0-3 employees $225 Small Business, 4-9 Employees $325 Medium Business, 10-49 employees $425 Large Business, 50+ employees The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is not a charity, but serves as an advocate organization for area businesses. As such, dues paid to the Chamber are not a charitable contribution, but are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.
nings. She works a day at a time in each of her three restaurants and is integral to the kitchen staff and waitresses. The hours of operation for The Village are Restaurant: 11 am to 10 pm; the Bar is open for Lottery Machines and pool with no alcohol from 11 am to 4 pm. The full bar is open 4 to 11 pm. Daily $5.95 luncheon specials have quickly become favorites for Boardman residents. The bar has Ladies Nite on Saturday and Sunday from 3 pm to close with special drinks and prices. Catalina is looking forward to completion of renovation of the banquet rooms downstairs, where she can host large groups. Phone number is 481-2446.
January 2, 2013 Diane Wolfe Boardman Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 1 Boardman, Oregon 97818
Diane, I want you to know how proud we are at Avista to belong to your chamber, There are so many great events and initiatives you’re engaged that I get to read about from week to week and month to month. Your presence in the community obviously contributes to the quality of life, livability and positive business environment for the citizens and the businesses in Boardman and Morrow County. I recently found a quote that made me think of you and your efforts. It’s by John Bunyan, a 17th century writer and preacher. He said, “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” It seems to me that you and your board members have this quote embedded in your purpose. I want to wish you and your staff the very best on your membership renewals and recruitment this year. Sincerely, Steve Vincent Oregon Regional Business Manager 580 Business Park Drive PO Box 1709 Medford, Oregon 97501
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