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Clinic plans groundbreaking in April Special Districts Election:
This is the latest architect’s drawing for Columbia River Community Health Services’ building. If fundraising continues to go well, the clinic will break ground on construction in April. Columbia River Community Health Services (CRCHS) in Boardman is nearing the completion of their capital campaign “Boardman’s Healthy Future” for funding their new clinic facility. The nonprofit clinic was awarded $2.3 million under the Federal Affordable Care Act funding and has secured nearly $730,000 locally. Their campaign goal is to raise $4,723,795 in cash pledges and in-kind gifts to open the facility debt free in the spring of 2012. Campaign chair persons are Gary and Kathy Neal. The current clinic facility has 5,000 square feet and is at capacity with 12,960 patient visits in 2009. They propose ground breaking in April, 2011 for a 15,000 square feet facility. The nonprofit clinic was established in January, 2004 and is governed by a 10-person board of directors; up to 30% of their clients
are charity care, which complies with federal regulations for their operating grant. The Site Design Review application has been submitted to the City of Boardman and anticipated site design review decision is March, 2011. The NEPA Environmental Assessment has been completed and the clinic plans for the project to begin the competitive bid process on February 8th, with a March 22 bid deadline, and awarding of the project bid on April 7th. Columbia River Community Health Services’ CEO Mindy Binder says they would love to hold a ground breaking ceremony in early April, and to watch for the upcoming date. The clinic would like to thank the corporate and foundation donors to the new clinic, which include: . Avista
Luncheon will give update on Umatilla Chemical Depot The February Boardman Chamber lunch will feature The Umatilla Chemical Depot. The speakers will be LTC Kris Perkins, Commander of the Umatilla Chemical Depot, and Gary Anderson, Army Site Project Manager for the Chemical Agent Disposal Facility operation. The presentation will update us on the status of chemical agent operations and will include information on depot closure-related activities that
will commence once the Umatilla Chemical Depot safely destroys the last of its chemical agent stockpile. Boardman Select Market will be the caterer for this month. The lunch is Wednesday, February 16 at the Port of Morrow. Serving begins at 11:45 am and the cost is $10.00 per person. RSVP is required by Monday, February 14. Call the Chamber at 541-481-3014.
. Bank of Eastern Oregon . Banner Bank . Beef Northwest . Boardman Foods, Inc. . Bob Levy . CareOregon . Cascade Specialties . City of Boardman . Alan & Bonnie Cleaver . Dreyer Foundation . Morrow County Health District . Oregon Potato . PGE Foundation . Port of Morrow . Stanfield Hutterian Brethren . Swindell Foundation . Threemile Canyon Farms, LLC . Umatilla Electric . Union Pacific RR . Wildhorse Foundation plus several anonymous donors For more information, contact CEO Mindy Binder, 481-7212.
Call for a Tillicum Club “Flock” 541/571-7313
Morrow County Elections Officer Bobbie Childers has announced a Notice of Special District Election. On May 17, 2011 an election will be held for the purpose of electing board members to fill the positions and terms for the following Special Districts, in the County of Morrow and State of Oregon. Port of Morrow Position Four (4) - 4 year term Position Five (5) - 4 year term Morrow County Health District Position Four (4) - 4 year term Position Five (5) - 4 year term Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Director at large (2) - 4 year terms Heppner Rural Fire Protection District Director at large (2) - 4 year terms Director at large (1) - 2 year term Ione Rural Fire Protection District Director at large (2) - 4 year terms Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District* Position One (1) - 4 year term Position Two (2) - 4 year term Position Four (4) - 2 year term Oregon Trail Library District Position One (1) - 4 year term Position Two (2) - 4 year term Boardman Cemetery District* Director at large (1) - 4 year term Heppner Cemetery Maint. District Director at large (1) - 4 year term Ione Lexington Cemetery District Director at large (1) - 4 year term Irrigon Cemetery Maint. District Director at large (2) - 4 year terms Director at large (1) - 2 year term Boardman Park & Recreation District Director at large (3) - 4 year terms Morrow County Unified Recreation District Zone 3- Director at large - 4 year term Zone 4- Director at large - 4 year term Zone 5- Director at large - 4 year term
Willow Creek Park District Director at large (3) - 4 year terms Irrigon Comm. Park & Recreation District Position Two (2) - 4 year term Position Three (3) - 4 year term Ione School District Position One (1) - 4 year term Position Two (2) - 4 year term Morrow County School District Position One (1) - 4 year term Position Three (3) - 4 year term Position Four (4) - 4 year term Position Five (5) - 4 year term Heppner Community Education Committee Position Two (2) - 2 year term Position Three (3) - 2 year term Position Four (4) - 4 year term Position Five (5) - 2 year term Position Six (6) -2 year term Irrigon Community Education Committee Position One (1) - 2 year term Position Two (2) - 4 year term Position Three (3) - 4 year term Position Four (4) - 4 year term Position Six (6) -2 year term Boardman Community Education Committee Position Two (2) - 4 year term Position Four (4) - 4 year term Position Five (5) - 4 year term Position Six (6) - 2 year term Heppner Water Control District Director at large (3) - 4 year terms All candidates for these positions are required to file a “Filing of Candidacy for Special District Nomination” form, with the Morrow County Clerk by March 17, 2011. Petitions may be picked up at the Morrow County Clerk’s Office/ or go to the Secretary of State web site www.sos.state.or.us / Election Division / Manuals & Forms/ District Election Manual Use forms SEL 190 & SEL 191. Include SEL 220 if you are filing a Statement of Organization. A $10.00 filing fee OR 25 signatures of eligible Morrow County voters are required. For more information (541) 676-5604
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Community Calendar February, 2011 4 Storyhour (most Fridays) Oregon Trail Library Boardman @10:455 7 Morrow County Veterans Service Officer (each Monday & Thursday) 8:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 290 NE Main, Irrigon, Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Boardman Fire Corps monthly meeting at the fire station, 300 SW Wilson Lane, Boardman at 6:00 pm. Community Womens Club (2nd Monday) 7:00 pm Gardening Friends meets (2nd Monday each month) 2 pm at Margie Parks home, call 481-9457 for directions Greenfield Grange Meeting (2nd Monday) 6:30 pm, Boardman Grange 8 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon, Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Greenfield Grange Pinochle (each Tuesday) - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Grange Women meeting 2:00 pm, in the home of Hazel Miller, 111 NW Boardman Ave. 10 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:00-6:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Meeting, (2nd Thursday of each month) Fire Hall 300 SW Wilson Lane. 7:00 pm Columbia River Harvesters meeting (2nd Thursday each month) at The Greenfield Grange, Boardman, 7 pm 15 City Council Meeting – 7pm – City Hall 16 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Port of Morrow 20 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 25 Boardman Park & Rec District Board Meeting@ Park Office, 7:30 pm March 2011 2 Morrow County Fair meeting @ 6:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds, Heppner
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Boardman Senior Center has new cook for twice-weekly meals As many of the senior citizens daughter, Glenda Bahler, who now raising and training race horses: know, the best meal for the price works at Hermiston’s Good Shep- quarter horses, thoroughbreds and can be found at the Boardman Se- herd Hospital and son, Gary Jun- Appaloosas. They own nine horses, three of which nior Center each Tuesday are in training for racand Thursday at noon. The ing and have six horses cost is $4 for non-seniors, $3 in training that belong for seniors. The meal into others. Their horses cludes salad, entree, dessert race on the Washingand beverage, and nobody ton circuit at ever goes away hungry! Kennewick, Walla With the recent passing Walla, Waitsburg and of long time cook Nina Vice, Dayton, and on the Orthe Senior Center found itegon circuit at Portland, self in need of a new cook. Union, Grants Pass and “I saw the ad, and since I Prineville. If you’re at had always worked before the Kennewick races and was bored not working, and hear someone yellI answered the ad and got the ing “Come on Hannibal job,” says Marge Klinger. A Lector!!!” It is probably native of California, Marge Marge, yelling for one and her family lived in Dalof their top horses to las, Oregon for 37 years bewin the race. fore moving to Boardman in The Klinger me2006. Her husband, Gary renagerie also includes tired from construction work, two dogs: a pit bull, and Marge retired from 18 “Tootsie” and “Jenniyears at Jefferson Manor, a fer Lopez”, an Austrasemi-skilled assisted living lian Shepherd/Carter facility. Marge had several jobs while there, starting as Marge Klinger cook at the Boardman Senior Center cross. “We used to have a goat, for 18 a Medical Aide, giving medi- always has a smile on her face. cines to patients, then she moved ior, who still lives in the Dallas area. years who thought he was a horse, into housekeeping. “That was Her grandchildren include Nathan but he died,” Marge laughs. So stop by the Boardman Sefun,” says Marge. “My daughter and Jennifer from son Gary, Junior was my boss!” Later Marge was and Mindy and Brad from daugh- nior Center on Tuesday or Thursasked to cook for the residents, so ter Glenda. Marge recently wel- days, enjoy a great meal, and hear she did, for 4-5 years until she re- comed their first great-grandson, the latest story from Marge on her life around Boardman. Hunter into the family. tired. Everyone is welcome. Marge and Gary keep busy by Marge’s family includes a
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Lacey Mashos wins WRE geographic bee, moves one step closer to $25,000 college scholarship Boardman, Oregon, January 12, 2011 – Lacey Mashos, a sixth grade student at Windy River Elementary,
(visit www.expeditions.com). “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek will moderate the national finals on
The 2011 Geography Bee top two winners are champion -Lacey Mashos & reserve champion Gabrielle Miller.
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won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on January 12, 2011 and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The school-level Bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 23rd annual National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The kickoff for this year’s Bee was the week of November 15, with thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories participating. The school winners, including Lacey, took a written test; up 100 of the top scorers in each state will be eligible to compete in their state Bee April 1, 2011 The National geographic Society will provide an all-expensepaid trip to Washington, D.C., for state champions and teacher-escorts to participate in the National geographic Bee national championship on May 24 and 25, 2011. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society, and a trip to the Galapagos Islands, courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic
ography quiz at www.nationalgeographic.com/ geobee, which poses 10 new questions a day, by downloading the GeoBee Challenge app for iPhones, IPods, and IPads. The National Geographic Society is one of the worlds’ largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society’s mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 375 million people and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; book; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise; National geographic has funded more than 9,400 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit
Windy River Elementary Geography Bee 2011 top 10 winners. Back Row: Jared Miller, Katie Gilbert, Sterling Bither, Brianne Bishop, Mrs. Proctor-Reece, TAG Coordinator. Middle Row: Kirsten Taylor, Jorge Garcia, Abram Hernandez, Caleb Thomas. Front Row: Champion Lacey Mashos and Reserve Champion Gabrielle Miller May 25. The program will air on television. Check local listings for dates and times. Everyone can test their geography knowledge with the exciting GeoBee Challenge, an online ge-
www.nationalgeographic.com. Andrea Roberts, contact: Theresa Proctor-Reece, Tag Coordinator, Windy River Elementary; 481-2526, ext 2752
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Boardman health clinic Free Income tax preparation offered expands Monday hours Recognizing that it is difficult for patients to always take time off work to see a doctor, Columbia River Community Health Clinic has expanded their hours to the public on Mondays. Beginning January 31st, the clinic will be open to see patients from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm on Mondays only. Tuesdays
through Fridays, their hours of operation continue to be 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. “We are hopeful that this will help some of our patients who have difficulty with our former hours of operation,” says CEO Mindy Binder. Appointments can be made by calling 541/481-7212.
Early Reminder: Jokers Ball April 1st ”No shirt, no shoes, No ballroom blues. Put on a grin, Stay home and Win!” It is not a bit too soon to add the 2011 Joker’s Ball to your social calendar. Non-dancers of all ages can impress their sweeties by purchasing tickets to the April 1 Event. A wonderful time (in spirit only) will be had by all. Tickets will soon be available at banks and financial institutions in Boardman and Irrigon, and from North Morrow Community Foundation Directors. Tickets are 10.00 each. Be sure you purchase your tickets by March 31. The Jokers Ball is organized by the North Morrow Community Foundation as a benefit for “Arts Impact Youth” school enrichment
programs. There are always prizes galore! Prize Drawing will be held on April 1st, 2011, winners need not be present to win. Prizes are already rolling in and include: A Basket of Wine hand selected by the Daltoso Family; A Wildhorse Resort Gift Package; Gift Certificates to the Hermiston Bowling Alley; Panda Inn; Kopacz Nursery; Picassio Pizza, and VISA $50.00 Gift Certificates. All prizes are at least equal in value to the ticket price. Watch for additional prizes closer to the date of the ball. For more information about Joker’s Ball Tickets, or to donate an item for the fundraiser, contact Mary Lou Daltoso, 541 481 4761, or Lisa Constantine 541 481-5717.
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AARP Tax-Aide is the Nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service for low and middle income tax payers. This free tax preparation service is again being offered in the Boardman and Irrigon areas. State and Federal returns are both prepared and electronically transmitted free of any charges. This free tax service is available to tax payers of all ages and a wide range of income levels. You do not need to be a member of AARP to benefit from this service. Preparers will be available to assist tax payers at the Boardman Senior Center on Monday and
Wednesday afternoons. To make an appointment for Boardman please call the Boardman Chamber at 541-481-3014. The Boardman site will be open from February 7th through April 13th. Preparers will be available at Stokes Landing on Wednesday mornings and no appointment is needed. Be sure to bring all W-2’s, 1098’s, 1099’s and any other documents showing income. If you have paid for child care please bring information showing the amount paid, as well as the provider’s identification number. If you think there may be a possibility that you
would benefit from itemizing on your return, please be sure to bring all information pertaining to prescription drugs, medical care, including mileage to providers, plus property taxes, mortgage interest and charitable contributions. It is important to remember that the Oregon standard deduction is considerably lower than the Federal, so you may benefit from itemizing for the State return only. Please be aware there are several returns that can not be processed until after the middle of February. These include returns with itemization, educator expenses and college tuition.
River Lodge & Grill *Come Enjoy Valentine’s Day by the River* Monday, February 14th 2011
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Boardman approves supplemental budget The Boardman City Council approved a supplemental budget during their regular meeting on January 18, 2011. Councilors held a hearing for the 1.3 million dollars in budget changes for the 20102011 fiscal year. The City’s Finance Director, Thomas Kligel said these changes were mostly housekeeping issues involving unanticipated income to the Building Department from industrial projects at the Port of Morrow, potential road improvements to Tatone Street, and moving funds from reserves to balance the street fund for the South Main Street project completed last summer. In other City business, the Council heard a presentation from Public Works Director Dave Winters about the City’s emergency preparedness. The next meeting of the Boardman City Council will be Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Boardman City Hall Council and will begin at 7pm.
District seeks Budget Committee members Pendleton, Ore. - The newly formed Umatilla Morrow Radio and Data District is calling for volunteers to serve on its budget committee. Selected members will work with the Board of Directors and the District Administrator to create the budget for the fiscal year 2011-12. Those interested in serving in this capacity will be required to submit a letter of interest and resume to the Board. For more information, contact Shawn Halsey at (541) 966-3774.
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Boardman Buzzzzzzzz Hello Boardman, January was a really busy month and we worked on a lot of fun projects. I had the opportunity to attend the Northwest Food Processors show with the SAGE Center Committee and the Port of Morrow. That was such a learning experience and makes me even more excited about our new SAGE Center (if that is possible)!! The January lunch with Bruce Sorte was very informative, we al-
Diane Wolfe, CEO Altrusa International Of Hermiston The Altrusa Scholarship is an award of between $300 to $1500. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students in the completion of post high school studies or training so they are better able to care for their families and themselves. The scholarship is not for graduating high school seniors. The major requirement for receiving this award is that it will be used to gain or upgrade job skills or to re-enter the job market. Applicants should be approximately 2/3 through a post-secondary program and be a resident of western Umatilla County or North Morrow County, but may be studying elsewhere. For application or more informa-
tion contact Susan at 541-567-6962 or email s.e.callahan@hotmail.com. Frostbite Golf Tournament The Chamber is hosting the Annual Frostbite Golf Tournament at WillowRun Golf Course on Saturday, March 26. The golf tournament is a fundraiser for the Scholarship program for Riverside High School. Registration forms are available at the Chamber office. For more information call the Chamber at 541-481-3014. Sportsmen Show January 21, 22 and 23, the Boardman Chamber hosted a booth at the Sportsmen Show at the TRAC in Pasco. We had a very busy booth and a lot of volunteers to visit with the people about how great it is to hunt and fish in Boardman and what a great place we are to visit. Special thanks to
ways learn so much listening to him. He did send me his power point presentation if anyone is interested I could email you a copy. January was also the first session of the Morrow County Leadership program sponsored by the Ford Family Foundation. I thought it was a great program and I believe all the participants enjoyed the sessions. The Boardman Chamber Booth the volunteers that made this event possible: My son Darren Zimmerman for helping set up, and thanks to Doug Diamond, Guy Marzek, Doug and Jane Pope, Dean Kegler, Matt Kegler, Neal Livingston, Terry and Cheryl Tallman, Lynn Prag, Dustin Swindler, Ethan Ellis and Kathie McGowan for doing such a great job promoting Boardman and manning our booth on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We held a drawing for a door prize: Dee McDorman from Benton City won a 2 night stay at the Boardman RV Park, Dinner for 2 at the River Lodge & Grill and an “Oregon’s Other Coastline” t-shirt. The group seemed to feel this was a great event for Boardman and are making plans for us to host a booth again next year.
Columbia River Community Health Services We are accepting donation of coats in good, clean condition and inviting people in need of a winter coat to come by and choose one.
We’re open later on Mondays: 8 am - 7 pm!
Dr. Robert J. Boss, MD
Dr. Arian Kargar, DO, FACP
Some of our services include: * Well Baby/Child Exams * Childhood Immunizations * Sport Physicals * Men’s and Women’s Health Exams * CDL Physicals * Pre-employment Drug Screening * Chronic Disease Management * Diabetes Management * Adult Immunizations * Flu Shots * Access to dental care * Sliding Scale Fee Arrangements
Kristofer McAllister, PA-C
We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, Oregon Medicaid, and Oregon Health Plans
David Collins, PA-C
201 SW Kinkade Avenue * Boardman * 541/481-7212 NEW! Open Monday 8 am - 7 pm; Tuesday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
at the Sportsmen Show at the TRAC in Pasco was great. Boardman was well represented and I know they enticed more people to come visit us. The Legislative Session begins February 1 and your chamber office is gearing up to do our best to keep on top of what is happening so we can keep you informed. We have had our first meeting with Representatives Greg Smith and
Dave Hunt and my email is filling up with information from the state Chamber! February brings another busy month with the Chamber Board Retreat, and session 2 of Morrow County Leadership. I am so excited about our Annual Banquet this week end. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet you better hurry! Till next month, Di
SBE January Student of the Month
Academics-Vanessa Rodriguez, Zuriel Martinez, Abel Estrada, Caleb Cambero, James Tiboni, Jazmin Barrett, Edwin Pacheco, Cassandra Calvillo, Alondra Sanchez, Abril Rosales, Brenda Trujillo,Yazeli Lomas, Dezirae Klaviter, Elvis Medrano, Gustavo Zuniga Respect-Aldo Murguia, Allison Newton, Karlie Tiboni, Marytza Prado, Valery Gutierrez, Jazmin Barrett, Edwin Pacheco, Cassandra Calvillo, Abril Rosales, Brenda Trujillo, Hilary Payne, Humberto Sanchez, Dayana Sepulveda, Nicholas Koertje Responsibility-Yasmin Martinez, Jakob Harris, Azpen De Los Santos, Kennisyn Wilkins, Bryan Napoles, Jesus Morado, Sayda Meras, Johana Sepulveda, Ezequiel Ramos, Eduardo Afanador, Angela Camancho, Yoanna Lopez, Arely Cambero, Loli Jauquez, Gerardo Lopez Safety- Sidney Fuerstenberg, Angelica Resendiz, Layla Castillo, Erik Orta, Wyatt Wilson, Michael Carroll, Cristian Rea, Jacob Hibbitts, Maya Navarro, Jonathan Ramirez, Mirella Ponce, Jonatha Araiza, Gabriel Morales, Alissa Kennedy, Shelby Hibbitts
Boardman Senior center breakfast must cost more Prices for breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center have increased recently due to rising cost of food and utilities. The cost increased from $4.00 to a whopping $5.00. No where else in town can you get a full meal breakfast deal
for such a great price. The Boardman seniors serve breakfast the first Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 am. Breakfast includes Sausage/Ham, Eggs/ Pancakes, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee and Juice.
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Irrigon Medical Clinic Your Health is Important to Us!
Our Staff of Caring Professionals is here for you. Some of our services include: Well Baby/Child Exams * Women’s & Men’s Health Exams * Acute & Chronic Disease Management * Smoking/Tobacco Cessation * Diabetes Management * CDL Physicals * Allergy Shots * Sports Physicals
IAMP Open House to address access from Boardman off ramps Purpose: The Port of Morrow (POM) and I-84/US 730 Interchange Area Management Plans (IAMPs) are long-term transportation and land use plans that are being developed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Port of Morrow, the City of Boardman, and Morrow County. The focus of the plans is on the existing I-84/Laurel Lane (exit 165, aka POM) and I-84/US 730 interchanges and identifying near- and long-term improvement projects that will allow the interchanges to continue to function in a safe and efficient manner for the long-term future as the surrounding area develops and new roadway connections are built. As part of the planning process, land use, roadways, and property access within the vicinity of the interchange will be evaluated.
Building new interchanges or modifying existing interchanges is very costly; therefore, it is in the interest of ODOT, the Port of Morrow, the City of Boardman, Morrow County, business owners, and citizens to ensure that these important interchanges function well for as many years as possible. Outcomes: The POM & I-84/US 730 IAMPs will help maximize the capacity of the interchanges while providing safe and efficient operations between connecting roadways. They will result in plans that will be adopted by the City of Boardman, Morrow County, and ODOT. These plans will include: Near-term and long-term transportation improvements for the interchange and surrounding road network. Local Circulation Plan – identi-
fication and alignment of future local streets and modifications to existing streets. Access Management Plan – identification of a long-term access plan for properties along roadways near the interchanges. Land Use Regulations – identification of potential development regulations related to ensuring the function of the interchange and surrounding transportation facilities. The IAMPs will serve as a commitment by the City and County to 1) provide the supporting local street network and 2) ensure future land uses protect the interchange function. Conversely the IAMP provides certainty to property owners and developers on how the land use and transportation in the vicinity of the interchange will be operated over time.
We accept most major insurance plans including Tri-Care Hours: Mondays 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fridays
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
220 Main St., Irrigon, OR 97844, 541-922-5880 Irrigon Medical Clinic is part of Morrow County Health District
Port of Morrow & I-84/US 730 Interchange Area Management Plans
Public Open House #1 Come join us for a public meeting to: Learn about the project and work completed to date Provide feedback Participate in an Interactive workshop
Thursday, February 17th, 2011 Open House Starts – 6:00 pm Presentation Starts – 6:20 pm Lexington 1-800-452-7396
Boardman 1-541-481-6200
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Port of Morrow * 2 Marine Drive * Boardman, Oregon For more information, please contact Matt Hughart at Kittelson & Associates, 503-228-5230 Karen Pettigrew at the City of Boardman, 541-481-9252 or Carla McLane at Morrow County 541-922-4624
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Big dreams at Port of Morrow plan 20,000 sq. ft. building Are you ready for 30,000 to 40,000 new people coming to Boardman each year? Buying gas. Eating here. Staying in motels here. Checking out all the retail stores here. Planning their vacation with Boardman as their destination. Port of Morrow manager Gary Neal is known for his big dreams and fast action for Boardman, and he’s at it again! With the assistance of a $2 million grant from State of Oregon lottery funds, the Port of Morrow is embarking on the construction of a 20,000 square foot The drawing shows the unusual structure which will the the SAGE Center. Note the agricultural themed style. Drawing provided by Port of Morrow building along Front Street and Olsen Road (so THAT’S what all the land preparation work Water is the key to the develop- ter of hands-on exhibits to explore cluding hands-on models of differ- throughout the world. the variety of high-tech modern ent barge types. Another interacis about!) that will be visible from ment in the Boardman area! “These exhibits allow regional Another exciting exhibit will be farming techniques. You’ll dis- tive display lets you operate cranes partners to tell their stories withI-84 freeway and all over town. This building, called SAGE Center the “River Through Time”, which cover how the various crops in our to load containers, or to navigate a out having to open agricultural and (SAGE stands for Sustainable focuses on the history of our area. region are processed in the plants barge up or down the river and processing facilities to the liability AGriculture and Energy) will have Lighted displays in coves reveal and mills in the Boardman area. A through a lock. You’ll learn where and disruption of public tours,” 10,000 square feet of interactive historic photographs and quotes series of freestanding simple fa- local products are shipped says a Port of Morrow brochure. displays which promise to draw to help tell our story. How about cades represent the an up close inspection of a center stylized exteriors of people from near and far. pivot irrigation circle? The exhibit some of the Port of Displays, displays, displays!!! Interactive displays, where visi- promises to tell the story of water Morrow processing tors are invited to touch the dis- in our area, from the 1916 irrigation plants. Moving beplays, will feature products that are project to the newest form of cen- hind each facade lets you discover the fasproduced in Port of Morrow facili- ter pivot irrigation. ties. They will provide a glimpse How about a hot air balloon cinating exhibits that tell the stories of into the economic engine of Mor- ride? Moving past the history intro- these industries. row County and the broader region, from farms and dairies to a duction, you’ll be invited to enter There’s GOLD in the diversity of food processing facili- an oversized basket that appears desert! Another exhibit ties and state-of-the-art energy to be suspended from a hot air balloon. Moving up a ramp, you’ll features sustainable projects. How does food get from the field enter the basket, which is several solutions in the feet above the floor. Closing the Boardman area, into the supermarket? When you enter the exhibit hall, door to the basket triggers a 3- cluding water recyyou’ll see a large scale kinetic minute program that takes you on cling, the use of sculpture that you can explore and an aerial tour of the region, focus- steam, growing trees interact with. This sculpture of- ing on our rich diversity of re- in the desert, biofuels, fers a stylized representation of a sources. With the sounds of a gas wind farms, and the processing plant. You can then jet roaring into the balloon above, feeding of processing climb a set of stairs and you’ll the basket rocks slightly as the food scraps to dairy swear that you’re overlooking a video program projects on the wall. cows. real processing plant amid the rush Crawl into the cab of a real trac- Load that container! Another exhibit of sounds, smells and motion of tor! Another area of the exhibit hall area explores the dithe real thing! Along the back of this sculpture are display alcoves presents a series of exhibits on versity of transportawith changing exhibits related to contemporary agriculture in our tion options available agriculture, processing, energy and region. The cab of a modern trac- through the Port of Take a ‘ride’ in the hot air balloon and enjoy the aerial scenes! tor forms the centerpiece of a clus- Morrow facilities, intransportation.
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Port expects 30,000 to 40,000 tourists to visit each year
But there’s more... In addition to these wonderful exhibits, there is planned a gift shop, a theater facility and a unique outdoor playground. The 200-seat theater will present thematic video programs for visitors, and also will function as a community and business facility to host trainings, meetings, lectures and conferences. The theater has a stage and backstage area, for local theater productions. The seating is fixed, and the floor is angled so everyone will have a great view of the stage area. Kids will LOVE the playground! The playground will feature handson activities and transportationthemed play structures such as a towboat, a train and a truck. Other displays outside the building plan to be just as interesting: a working wind turbine and a series of working solar panels will assist with the electrical needs of the structure. Boardman Chamber of Commerce will be moving into the new building, and will assist with the many visitors who will want to see the building and displays. A committee representing local residents has been working furiously to gather “partners” and design ideas. Dean Kegler, Don Russell, Karen Pettigrew, Kathy Neal, Wendy Osgood, Lisa Mittelsdorf, Marvin Padberg, Anna Brown, Diane Wolfe, Dean Brickey have joined Port manager Gary Neal and Project manager Mark Patton in this quest. The committee has worked with two architecture firms: Ross Farland of Portland and Tere Thornhill from Pasco. Although all the “partners” for this
project have not been identified, the Port plans to begin construction in March or April, with a completion date about one year out. Mission statement says it all: Are you familiar with the Port of Morrow’s mission statement? “As the region’s economic development leader, the Port of Morrow, in cooperation with other community businesses and organizations, promotes economic expansion and creation of family wage jobs through maintaining a positive business environment; developing water resources; providing and expanding utility services; providing surface, water and air transportation facilities and services; expanding our regional transportation hub role and capabilities; and fully developing industrial commercial and community development potential while supporting the region’s quality of life.” Project Manager Mark Patton says, “People are going to want to return time after time to really look at our displays. There is so much you can’t take it all in with just an hour visit!” Get on board, the Port is rolling along, just doin’ their job! Drawing right: The floor plan shows the central display with the river running through it. There is a gift shop, conference rooms, and a theater area with fixed seats on a sloping base. The stage area features a back stage, for musical or theatrical productions. Always dreaming big, the Port has an area for future expansion of the building.
Drawing above: This drawing depicts a view from another side of the SAGE Center. Note the playground area and the wind turbines. All drawings & descriptions provided by Port of Morrow
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Windy River Elementary January Students of the Month January Beagle Boor Browne Cornelius Gaede Keefer LaFramboise Prindle Strebin
February, 2011
Academics Shelby Collins Emily Kirby Durga Chapagai Yaniva Garcia Emily Diaz Samantha Zapata Nestor Ramirez Scout Reagan Bianca Gutierrez
Academics Theme - Citizenship/Patriotism Vizta Sifford Belinda Lomas Ivonne Navarro Hunter Strickland Quentin Cordova Jordyn Schaible Lilliana Davila David Araiza Sonia Medina Jesse Hibbitts Sabreena Metcalf Juan Torres Francisco Chavez Maria Gonzalez Wyatt Hurley Selene Andrade
Spring planting is near: Join the Arbor Day Foundation in February and receive 10 free Blue Spruce trees Here’s an ideal way to get into the mood for spring planting: Join the Arbor Day Foundation and receive 10 free trees to plant when the weather turns warm. Every person from Oregon who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in February 2011 will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees. “Planting Colorado blue spruce trees will add beauty to your landscape in Oregon with their bluegreen hue and distinctive shape,” said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. “These trees will also add to the proud heritage of
Oregon’s 52 Tree City USA communities. For more than 30 years, Tree City USA has supported community forestry across Oregon, and planting these beautiful trees will add to this important tree-planting tradition.” The 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be re-
placed free of charge. Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s colorful bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book with information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by February 28, 2011, or go to www.arborday.org/February.
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Friday 2/4 3:00PMGirls Junior Varsity Basketball @ Umatilla High School 4:00PMBoys Junior High Wrestling vs. Riverside Invite 4:30PMBoys Junior Varsity Basketball @ Umatilla High School 6:00PMGirls Varsity Basketball @ Umatilla High School 7:30PMBoys Varsity Basketball @ Umatilla High School Saturday Saturday 2/5 8:00AMGirls 8th Basketball vs. Heppner A 8:00AMGirls 7th Basketball vs. Heppner B 10:00AMGirls 8th Basketball vs. Stanfield A 11:00AMGirls 7th Basketball vs. Stanfield B 12:00PMGirls 8th Basketball vs. Umatilla A 1:00PMGirls 7th Basketball vs. Umatilla B TBABoys Varsity Wrestling @ BOE Tournament (WI 8:00am) Monday 2/7 4:00PMGirls 7th Basketball vs. C team vs Weston C @ WR 5:00PMGirls 7th Basketball vs. Weston Middle 6:00PMGirls 8th Basketball vs. Weston Middle Tuesday 2/8 Friday 2/11 3:00PMGirls Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Nyssa High School 4:30PMBoys Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Nyssa High School 6:00PMGirls Varsity Basketball vs. Nyssa High School 7:30PMBoys Varsity Basketball vs. Nyssa High School Saturday 2/12 9:00AMGirls 8th Basketball @ Umatilla A @ Irrigon 9:00AMGirls 7th Basketball @ Umatilla B @ Irrigon 10:00AMGirls 7th Basketball @ Irrigon B @ Irrigon 11:00AMGirls 8th Basketball @ Irrigon A @ Irrigon 12:00PMGirls Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Vale High School 12:00PMGirls 8th Basketball @ Weston A @ Irrigon 1:00PMGirls 7th Basketball @ Weston B @ Irrigon 1:30PMBoys Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Vale High School 3:00PMGirls Varsity Basketball vs. Vale High School 5:00PMBoys Varsity Basketball vs. Vale High School Sunday Tuesday 2/15 3:00PMGirls Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Umatilla High School 4:30PMBoys Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Umatilla High School 6:00PMGirls Varsity Basketball vs. Umatilla High School 7:30PMBoys Varsity Basketball vs. Umatilla High School Wednesday 2/16 4:00PMBoys Junior High Wrestling @ Central Middle School Thursday 2/17 4:00PMBoys Junior High Wrestling @ The Dalles Middle School Friday 2/18 TBA Boys Varsity Wrestling @ District Travel Day Saturday 2/19 TBA Boys Varsity Wrestling @ District Wrestling (Nyssa) Tuesday 2/22 4:00PMBoys Junior High Wrestling @ Heppner High School Wednesday 2/23 10:00AMbaker city AD meeting BX and GX Thursday 2/24 TBA Boys Varsity Wrestling @ Travel day Friday 2/25 TBA Boys Varsity Basketball vs. (1st round state) TBA Boys Varsity Wrestling @ State Championships Saturday 2/26 TBA Girls Varsity Basketball vs. (1st round state) TBA Boys Varsity Wrestling @ State Championships
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NRCS meeting February 10th in Pendleton The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is holding an Organic EQIP Outreach Meeting on Thursday February 10th at 2:00 pm at the Blue Mountain Community College Room ST200 in Pendleton. Details of the Organic Initiative which provides a separate funding pool under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for organic and transitioning to organic producers
will be presented. NRCS staff and other interested professionals will be in attendance to answer questions. They will be highlighting some of the EQIP conservation practices that may be most likely to benefit organic production systems. For additional information, email or call Kacee Lathrop at the Heppner NRCS Field Office 541676-5021 x113.
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Fiction: Secrets to the Grave – Tami Hoag The Judas Gate – Jack Higgins What the Night Knows – Dean Koontz Dead Zero – Stephen Hunter The Outlaws – W.E.B. Griffin Best of Larry Nivens Inner Circle – Brad Meltzer The Sentry – Robert Crais The Border Lords – T. Jefferson Parker Trio of Sorcery – Mercedes Lackey The Lost Gate – Orson Scott Card Sweet and Deadly – Charlaine Harris In Too Deep – Jayne Ann Krentz Texas Standoff – Elmer Kelton Crescent Dawn – Clive Cussler Non-Fiction: Composed: A Memoir – Rosanne Cash Galileo – J.L. Heilbron Decision Points – George W. Bush Priceless – How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures – Robert K. Wittman The Secret Life of Your Cat – Vickie Halls The Color of Night: A Young Mother, A Missing Child & a Cold Blooded Killer – L.C.Timmerman Murder in Italy: The Shocking Student, The Accused America International Scandel – Candace Dempsey A Being So Gentle: The Frontier Love Story of Rachel and Andrew Jackson The Rajneesh Chronicles: The True Story of the Cult that Sought to Kill Two-Thirds of the Human Race Six Reasons You Will Get the Job: What Employers Look For – Whether They Know It or Not –Debra Angel MacDougall
Preschool Story Time & First Steps Toddler Time 10:30 - 11:30 am Feb 4 -Mittens (Three Little Kittens) Feb 11 -I Love You Feb 18 -Ezra Jack Keats Day Feb 25 -Teeth Friday, February 11th there will be a special evening Family Storytime “Winter Is the Warmest Season” at 6pm the at the OTLD Boardman library. Boardman Library Hours: Mon. Noon - 8:00 PM Tues. Closed Wed. Noon - 8:00 PM Thu. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sun. Closed
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WRE Knowledge Master team competes nationwide Sixteen fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from Windy River Elementary represented their school in the Knowledge Master Open academic competition on January 19, 2011. They competed against thousands of students in the U.S. and several foreign lands. The teams faced their computer to answer 100 challenging questions in the event, which earned them points for the speed and accuracy of their answers. The team placed first against other schools in Oregon and 47th out of 250 schools nationwide according to Mrs. Proctor-Reece, TAG Coordinator. This contest is designed to stimulate learning and recognition for academic achievement, the Knowledge Master Open runs on classroom computers to allow all students the opportunity to compete in a large academic event without the expense of traveling to a central site. The competition is presented twice each school year by Academic Hallmarks, a Colorado software publisher. The next competition is March 17, 2011.
The Knowledge Master Open Team includes: Kevin Madrigal, Mis Madrigal, Brianne Bishop, Gabrielle Miller, Lacey Mashos, Caleb Thomas, Kirsten Taylor, Marino Pena, Chance Frederickson, Jared Miller, Fabian Meza, Marvin Calvillo, Brandon Harris, Andy Melendez, Martin Chavez, and Daniel Rodriguez
Morrow County holds county-wide health meeting All Morrow County residents are invited to a public meeting of a different kind – a county-wide health meeting on February 28, 2011. The meeting titled “Friends Helping Friends for Better Health” is being sponsored and facilitated by the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Morrow County. The meeting will help the organizations and people involved with providing health care to understand what area residents think about local health care and what they expect in terms of quality and services. The event is part of a larger community health assessment being conducted by the Community Health Improvement Partnership. “Friends Helping Friends for Better Health” will be held on Monday, February 28,
2011 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Port of Morrow in Boardman. Dinner will be provided and will begin at 5:00. Transportation, childcare and language services can be arranged. The purpose of the meeting is to encourage area residents to work together in one session to generate a list of changes or activities which would make Morrow County a healthier place to live. “It will be a different kind of public meeting than you may have attended before and is likely to be a unique, enjoyable process,” said Andrea Fletcher, Coordinator of CHIP. “Everyone who attends has the opportunity to share their opinion about local health care services without having to actually stand up and speak to the entire audience.”
This process has been used successfully in many other rural communities in creating a unified vision of health also according to Fletcher, “How involved residents become in local health care issues and how supportive they are of local health care services will ultimately help shape what type of future services should be available,” she said. “I would encourage residents to come forward to express their views about local health care because this meeting grants the community an opportunity to advise and make recommendations.” For more information about the “Friends Helping Friends for Better Health” meeting, contact Andrea Fletcher, CHIP coordinator at (541) 989-8232.
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Tillicum will try again on flamingos Because of the freezing temperatures in January, the Tillicum, Club could not “light” with their flamingos on lawns until midmonth. But now they are having fun flying around visiting various yards. For those of you who have already had a visit of the flamingo flock, the Club thanks you very much for your support towards the Riverside scholarships. Maybe Tillicum Club paths will
cross with you? Remember, they don’t make a mess like Geese “DOO”! For those of you who do not know what the flamingos program is, it’s a fundraiser by the Tillicum Club to raise money for RHS scholarships. Once a flock of flamingos lands in your yard, homeowners may choose—for a minimum $5.00 donation—to simply have the birds
removed, or for the same $5.00 donation, suggest to have the birds moved in a neighbor’s or another friend’s yard. Tillicum members will then sneak around to find the flock a new home! For removal of the birds call 541/571-7313. But be prepared to pay the “ransom” before they can be removed! The birds will also be tagged with the information on them.
Registration for Spring Term begins on February 21 for BMCC The beginning of February means it is almost time for midterm exams at Blue Mountain Community College. Classes are perking along and students are learning during this great time of the year to study. It is also a good time to plan too. For those students seeking a degree, it is time to make an appointment with an advisor and begin plotting a path for Spring Term. General advising is available at BMCC Boardman on Mondays and Wednesday from 1-5:30 p.m. or other times by appointment. Call today at 541-481-2099 for an appointment. Registration for Spring begins on February 21. Students should be advised that BMCC uses a tiered registration system that is published on the BMCC website. Students with 60+ credits get first shot
and the registration windows slowly open for students with fewer credits open as the week goes along. Check the website at www.bluecc.edu for the Interactive Online Spring Term Schedule as well as the tiered registration dates. Now is also the time to do planning on financing your college education. Starting January 1, 2011, students may begin filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the internet. The sooner that job is done, the better. The application, which covers the 2011-2012 academic year, will ask for 2010 tax return numbers. Students and parents should know that they can file their FAFSA with estimated numbers until their tax return is complete. At that time, they may return to the website and insert the 2010 data.
It is important to learn the ins and outs of the FAFSA system for best results. If a student receives a letter from either FAFSA or the college they are planning to attend (hopefully BMCC!) they need to understand what they are being asked or find someone who can help them understand. Another word to the wise is do not procrastinate with financial aid. If you are planning to attend Spring Term and think you have financial aid, act now rather than waiting for the term to start. The Boardman office of BMCC is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5:30 p.m. The Boardman Center is also staffed Monday through Thursday from 5:30-7:30 for computer use, test proctoring or general information. Stop in and see us or call 541-4812099 if we can be of assistance.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Foods: The Fabulous Five You’ve been told to lower your cholesterol, a form of fat made by the liver and present in some foods. What’s your first thought? If you’re like many people, you may think first about what you need to stop eating. But did you know that adding certain foods to your diet may do as much to improve your cholesterol as medication? These foods are so effective that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says they can carry the health claim for managing cholesterol. Here are the fabulous five foods. 1. Soluble fiber. Sometimes called roughage, soluble fiber reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) – the “bad” cholesterol. Soluble fiber is the portion of plant products that pushes food through the digestive system. It seems to lower cholesterol levels by reducing its absorption in the intestines. Aim for 10 grams or more a day. Examples of soluble fiber include: *Oatmeal *Fruit *Kidney beans *Psyllium *Barley . Nuts. Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, many kinds of nuts reduce cholesterol and help keep blood vessels healthy and elastic. Aim for a handful each day or about 1.5 ounces. Remember that nuts are high in calories, so more isn’t better. Being overweight increases your risk of heart disease. To keep fats to a minimum, make substitutions. For example, add nuts to salads instead of cheese or meat. Examples of nuts to include in your diet are: *Walnuts *Almonds *Peanuts *Pecans *Pine nuts *Pistachios *Hazelnuts 3. Fish. Fatty fish is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which helps lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure and the risk of blood clots. Aim for two servings of fish each week. You can also take an omega-3 or fish oil supplement or eat ground flaxseed or canola oil. Examples of fish high in omega-3 fatty acids are: *Mackerel *Lake trout *Salmon *Albacore tuna *Sardines *Herring 4. Olive oil. Many people think all oil is bad. But it’s not quite that simple. Olive oil packs a powerful punch that lowers “bad” cholesterol, but doesn’t touch the “good” kind, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Extra-virgin olive oil may have the best effects. Aim for 2 tablespoons of olive oil each day. You can use olive oil to sauté foods, baste meat, or as a salad dressing when mixed with vinegar. 5. Fortified foods. Some foods are now fortified with plant sterols or stanols. These are substances that block the absorption of cholesterol. Aim for 2 grams a day of plant sterols. That’s equal to two 8-ounce servings of juice or about 15 grams of enriched spreads a day. Examples of the kinds of foods fortified with these substances are: *Margarines *Low-fat spreads *Orange juice *Yogurt drinks Of course, it’s important to add all this advice to the old standard: Eat less of saturated fats, including meats and some oils, and try to eliminate trans fats. Trans fats still show up in some baked goods like cakes, cookies, and crackers. They raise LDL and lower HDL. And remember: Exercise and weight control are two other pieces of the cholesterol-control puzzle. If you want to learn more, talk with me or go to www.healthmart.com/
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A Salute to our Honor Students
Front row: Letica Alvarez, Yvette Barrera, Sarah Bose, Arik Corpus, Jackelyne Correa, Cody Frederickson, and Brigham Hansen. Back Row: Samantha Hernandez, Stephanie Madrigal, Juana Martinez, Jordan Mashos, Kalynn McKey, Caitlin Nelson, and Whitley Reece. 2010-11 Quarter 2 Honor Roll Seventh Grade 4.0 Madrigal, Stephanie M Martinez, Juana L Mashos, Jordan T Seventh Grade 3.5-3.9 Barton, Cari L Gonzalez, Dixie L Ibarra, Ryan Juarez, Gema D Killion, Wayne B Schmidt, Brigette D Velasco, Edith E Seventh Grade 3.0-3.49 Alba, Gabriela Ayuso, America S Barresse, Rory K Corpus, Ariana L Frederickson, Kristen A Guzman, Juliana Hahn, Ryan B Melendez, Lilian M Melendez, Natalie L Navarro, Briselda S Romero, Maria G Sanchez, Elizet P Eighth Grade 4.0 Barrera, Yvette M Eighth Grade 3.5-3.9 Bither, Paige M Cardenas, Joan P Conlon, Elijah M Ganvoa, Gabrielle D Hearn, Megan L
Hibbitts, Smokey Koehler, Sierra Miller, Clay D Pacheco, Diego Ponce, Laura Pratt, Marissa N Rodriguez, Maria
Sophomore 4.0 Alvarez, Leticia Sophomore 3.5-3.9 Cornelius, Emily Cuevas, Paola Morales, Cinthia Murillo, Omar
Eighth Grade 3.0-3.49 Aldrich, Bethany Gaytan, Lizbeth Harrison, Adrian Hood, Daniel Koirala, Priyanka Muniz, Antonio Obrist, Sara J Taylor, Miranda
Sophomore 3.0-3.49 Fregoso, Mayra Garcia, Josue M Hearn, Caitlin M Leon, Stephanie Navarro, Edgar Nelson, Shelby Orozco, Michael Puerta, Daniel Virelas-Garcia, Pablo
Freshman 4.0 Bose, Sarah P Corpus, Arik V Hernandez, Samantha M Nelson, Caitlin Freshman 3.5-3.9 Groce, Catherine Jimenez, Karla G Freshman 3.0-3.49 Garcia, Anna P Lezama, Jaqueline Lopez, Carlos A Medrano, Rosa A Mendoza, Clarissa Pacheco, Jesus E Ramirez, Delfina Taylor, Katelyn G Tinoco, Francisco
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Front row: Stephanie Gonzalez, Scout Reagan, Veronica Alvarez, Brendy Avalos, Rose Jurcich, Jared Miller, Michelle Schmidt. Middle Row: Karina Llamas, Misael Madrigal, Daniel Rodriguez-Pena, Katie Gilbert, Taylor Hamby, Sadie Hasbell, Lacey Mashos. Third Row: Kassidy McCullough, Gabrielle Miller, Jennifer Rodriguez-Pena, Emily Sepulveda, Kristen Taylor and Caleb Thomas.
Rodriguez, Erick Rodriguez, JoseLuis Rosales, Pablo-Josue Sanchez, Araceli Wightman, Taylor J Zuniga, Paola J Senior 4.0 Correa, Jackelyne Frederickson, Cody Hansen, Brigham W McKee, KaLynn M Reece, Whitley A Senior 3.5-3.9 Connell, Jordan N Doherty, Emily A Fuentes, Stephanie Gaytan, Juana Gutierrez, Brianda Harrison, Anthony Kummer, Michael Ramirez-Romero, Nuvia Senior 3.0-3.49 Amaya, Irania Y Cardenas, Michelle Gameros, Guadalupe Guenther, Forrest Lopez, Luis F Madrigal, Oscar Martinez, Francisco Mejia, Melanie Mendoza, Alejandra Rodriguez, Ezio S Sepulveda, Stephanie Tellez, Gerardo
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Navarro, Ana A Price, Ashley M Rodriguez, Gisselle 4th Grade 4.0 5th Grade 4.0 Alvarez, Veronica Hernandez, Abigail Avalos, Brendy C Madrigal, Misael Davila, Lilliana S Rodriguez-Pena, Daniel Gonzalez, Stephanie 5th Grade 3.5-3.9 Jurcich, Rose M Meza, Fabian E Reagan, Scout L Castillo, Quincy M Schmidt, Michelle Barrera, Ruby N 4th Grade 3.5-3.9 Madrigal, Kevin Caldera, Alondra Chapagai, Durga M Harris, Brandon D Corpus, Aramis M Miller, Jared J Llamas, Karina L Rodelo, Anthony Smith, Malyssa N Wheeler, Grace A Medina, Sonia I Ramirez, Nestor Olvera, Luis F McCullough, Jenna Medel, Zuleyma R Diaz, Emily J Melendez, Andy M Diaz, Fatima D Calvillo, Jessica Chavez, Francisco Garcia, Arlene Sanchez, Daisy Zapata, Samantha A Ferrer, Genesis J 5th Grade 3.0-3.49 Flores, Brenda Matthews-McCord, Joshua Perez-Sanchez, Jose Zuniga, Lizeth Metcalf, Sabreena Bozarth, Abigail P Frederickson, Chance Wightman, Skylar J Durfey, Dakota D Mendoza, Jose A Luna, Karrizima Flores, Yonatan U Madrigal, Lizbet Garay-Rojo, Katia I Virelas-Garcia, Monica Barajas, Ana M 4th Grade 3.0-3.49 Ibarra, Luz Aurora E Daltoso, Estrella M Kitchin, Madison N Papineau, Nadalie Navarro, Ivonne C Gaytan, Zulema Amaya, Gustavo E Brown, Elizabeth D Bither, Sterling R Landeros, Janet A Kirby, Emily D Ruiz-Gomez, Debora Lopez Flores, Monique Torres, Juan M McCullough, Cody M Ghising, David Navarro, Ricardo Barresse, Aidan Taylor, Emily R Lopez, Oscar D 6th Grade 4.0 Mendoza, Nadia Gilbert, Katie M Zapata, Blas N Vasquez Olguin, Silvestre Hamby, Taylor McCullough, Kassidy Cambero, Alexis Miller, Gabrielle E Araiza, David Rodriguez-Pena, Jennifer Johnson, Sylvia Quarter 2 Honor Roll Windy River
Sepulveda, Emily Taylor, Kirsten M 6th Grade 3.5-3.9 Castillo, Eon R Mashos, Lacey R Carmack, Donovon Hasbell, Sadie F Lopez, Ruben C Mendoza, Tania Rockwell, Aristotle Rodriguez, Veronica Thomas, Caleb C Andrade, Selene Daltoso, Mirna L Velasco, Xenia Y Farias, Sergio M Gutierrez, Bianca Hernandez, Abram Madrigal, Noe Villa, Ruben Bishop, Brianne T Weatherford, Sadie Bravo, Kevin M Escobedo, Ivan M Hernandez, Giovanni 6th Grade 3.0-3.49 Altamirano, Bryan Calvillo, Marvin G Bedolla Jr, Adolfo Calvillo, Jessica Pena, Marino Lopez, Laura E Schaible, Jordyn Reagan, Scarlett Ghising, Dixitka Garcia, Yaniva Rodriguez, David Lomas, Belinda Sifford, Vizta S Salazar, Rubi E Pena, Minerva Cornelius, Daniel Winchester, Morgan Afanador, Laura Y Collins, Shelby L Davis, Shantel M Mendoza, Ricardo Rosales, Ricardo R Zuniga, Angeles P
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orrow County School District invites public to meet superintendent candidate LEXINGTON – After reviewing prospective superintendent applications, the Morrow County School Board has announced it is considering the promotion of Dirk Dirksen, Riverside Jr./Sr. High School Principal, to the superintendent position. The Board directed current superintendent, Mark Burrows – who will retire June 30, 2011 – to set up public meetings for Mr. Dirksen to meet community members, receive their input, and answer questions. The meetings will occur as follows: Thursday, February 3, 6:00 p.m. – Heppner Elementary School library (Mr. Dirksen will also be present at the Heppner Chamber of Commerce meeting at City Hall, 12:00 p.m.) Monday, February 14, 6:15 p.m. – Windy River Elementary School library. he Natural Resources Conserva tion Service (NRCS) is holding an Organic EQIP Outreach Meeting on Thursday February 10, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Blue Mountain Community College Room ST200 in Pendleton, Oregon. Details of the Organic Initiative which provides a separate funding pool under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for organic and transitioning to organic producers will be presented. NRCS staff and other interested professionals will be in attendance to answer questions. We will be highlighting some of the EQIP conservation practices that may be most likely to benefit organic production systems. For additional information, email or call Jim Smith at the Pendleton NRCS Field Office 541-278-8049 ext 109. Remember, the sign-up deadline is March 4, 2011 but we can take applications before the meeting as well. uperintendent’s Needed. The Morrow County Fair is looking for Superintendents in Community Booths, and Photography. You would be needed for Monday and Tuesday of Fair week. Monday the departments take entries from 1-8 p.m. and judging will be on Tuesday. You would be given a free pass to the Fair for the week, and a goody bag for volunteering. For more information contact Ren’ee at the Morrow County Fair Office 676-9474 or mcfair@co.morrow.or.us.
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ttention!!! Do you need a tax write-off? Columbia River Harvesters are in need of a pickup to haul food for our patrons. We are a non-profit gleaning group that serves approximately 25 to 30 patrons a day. We are open three days a week. Contact: President, Sheila Harris at 541-497-0488 or Secretary Janell Bailey at 451-481-3171.
Letter to the Editor To the Editor The Morrow County Children’s Fair has been scheduled for Thursday May 19, 2011 from 3:30 to 6:30pm at the Port of Morrow in Boardman, Oregon! I would like to invite you to participate in the Children’s Fair this year and extend the invitation to partners you may know. The main purpose is to provide children and families in our community with safety or health messages while providing a fun activity for the children or families to participate in. Any group who wishes to participate and agrees to the above purpose is welcome!! Please pass the word to those you know who might be interested! Please contact me to let me know if your group plans to attend and if any special arrangements need to be made for your space. My contact information is as follows: Mail: Tiah Sanderson PO Box 101 Arlington, OR 97812 Phone: 541.980.5436 Fax: 541.454.0074 Email: tiah_sanderson@class.orednet.org sadeproject@gmail.com (My email will be changing to this email soon!) Thank you so much for your support of this event. I look forward to seeing you in May! Tiah Sanderson Morrow County Children’s Fair
To the Editor Shame on you! Whoever stole the two solar lights from in front of a grandmother’s home in Morrow Estates. She lives on a fixed income, and needed those lights to see at night. Please bring the lights back! It’s not the value, but the principle of the lights being stolen. Mildred Baker, Boardman
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Beauty Lou and The Country Beast Hailed as “Cutest Missoula Theater Production Ever!” Very loosely based on the classic tale of “Beauty and The Beast,” the January 22 production at A.C. Houghton School in Irrigon, was an outstanding professional production. Never mind that performers auditioned for parts the previous Monday, in just five afternoons they had mastered their lines, learned to project, hit their marks, and smile, smile, smile!. Local student Andrea Roberts was an outstanding Beauty Lou, kind, sympathetic, and pleased with just a single red rose. Tour Director Allison Epperson was Beauty’s Invisible friend. Kayden Kendrick, Slim, was a great sidekick to a sometimes out of touch father Buckaroo Bob (performed by Tour Director Brian Epperson, with Carson Spaur yipping constantly as the dog Fleabite Clyde. The lonesome Beast, Darin Hauner, performed a challenging roll while wearing a full beast mask. Beauty Lou’s mischievous sisters, Hannah Lawson and Nikki Phillips screamed and pouted with relish. The Country Folk: Kevin Fleming; Dalton Schneider; Taylor Baumgart; Haley White; Asia Sebastian; McKenna Kendrick; Lisa Ginther; Ethan Harper; Kloe McAllister and Olivia Lawson danced, sang and entered competitions at the county fair. The Barnyard Critters; pigs; chickens; cows; a pony and a donkey; and a lamb performed a lovely symphony composed of squeals, cackles and mooing. Barnyard Critters were played by: Myles Harper; Shylee Pennock; Susanne Newton; Emma Muller; Allison Newton; Leticia Bernal; Noah McAllister; Ashley Brown, and Dezirae Klaviter. Darlene Marquardt, Music Spe-
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Betty Lou was played by Andrea Roberts, and father Buckaroo Bob performed by Tour Director Brian Epperson. companiment for each group. Community Coordinators Barb Phillips, Amy Muller and Rose Sebastian put in many hours after the end of the regular workday to ensure that everything went smoothly. Judy and Rob Brown, Rose and John Sebastian each hosted one of the directors for the week. Principal Sebastian put in long hours, providing a location for practice and performances.
“I think it is the cutest play MCT has ever done for us,” exclaimed Mary Lou Daltoso, a Board Member for event sponsor North Morrow Community Foundation. An audience member stated, “this was the first Missoula Theater production she had attended, but she would be back!” The 2012 Missoula Children’s Theater workshop and performances will be in Boardman.
The cast of local students who performed in the play Betty Lou and the Beast take a bow.
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