North Morrow Volume XVIIII Number 6
January 6, 2012
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Mouse Factory celebrates 25 years Park Bench project begins It’s not often that a Boardman business celebrates its 25th anniversary, but that’s just what Linda Toms did on December 9th when she celebrated 25 years of owning The Mouse Factory, and in the same location at 200-B Northwest First Street, Boardman. “My sister, Pam Phipps called my husband, Stan to tell him of a job opening with Boeing Agri Industrial near Boardman. He interviewed and got the job, so he moved to Boardman.” Linda was still attending Phagen’s Beauty College in Madras, where she had grown up, so soon after Stan started work, Linda completed her school and followed him to Boardman. She took her final exam for her license at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Pendleton, passed, and started looking around Boardman for a place to set up shop. “I rented this space from Joe Tatone, and I’ve been here ever since!” “The very first day I was open I had five haircuts, I was so excited! Throughout the years, I have kept a lot my original clients, including two from my very first day: Larry Gross and Lori Fedder.” When Linda opened for business on December 9, 1986, she didn’t want to call it “Linda’s” so she chose “The Mouse Factory”. Her husband, Stan is a cartoonist, and he designed her sign and business card, and then gave her the first of many Mickey and Minnies Linda collects. “We thought it would be a fun place to get haircuts for the whole family,” Linda said. Last year Linda had a contest to guess how many mice are in her collection at the shop; last year it was 85. Many of her collection have been given to Linda by customers, family and friends. Linda likes to treat her customers the way she likes to be treated. “I am a good listener, and I don’t blab, so people trust me and feel
Linda Toms holds Micky and Minnie on her lap. They are the first two mice in her collection of close to 100. Her husband, Stan bought the two stuffed mice for her when she opened her shop in 1986 comfortable.” She has enjoyed the many changes she has seen in the Boardman area, from the many new businesses, changes in agriculture, new housing developments, growth in the Port of Morrow and the city itself with the new City Hall, the Senior Center, the Clinic under construction and she’s excited about the SAGE Center coming soon. She lauds the Chamber of Commerce for the good job it does in promoting the area. People ask Linda when she will retire, and she replies “Maybe never, because I love my job, my customers and the social aspect. I used to be shy, but now I am more outgoing.” Linda was honored with the Boardman Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year for 2011. She was nominated by Dean Kegler, long-time customer and friend. When Linda isn’t working, she enjoys gardening and she and Stan share an interest in classic cars. “But,” she states, “My work is my hobby!”
The Toms have two grown sons, Kevin and Jeff, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Mouse Factory is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Phone number is 481-3216.
Linda Toms cuts Rita Irwin of Irrigon’s hair, Rita has been visiting the Mouse Factory for six years
Ron Ledbetter, right, of High Country Post & Pole, LaGrande, custom cut and delivers another load of lumber for the next batch of benches. Ed Glenn, left, placed the stickers while Ron does the heavy work. Bryan Johnson made a persua- $100 and the Committee is solicitsive request for more park benches ing sponsors in the hopes that they at a public meeting called by the can build and place not fewer than Boardman Chamber of Commerce 25 new benches in the City Park, in October. The meeting, attended the soccer fields and at the Marina by more than 40 people, was called Park before early summer. Locato collect ideas for making tions for 23 of those benches have Boardman a better place to live and already been identified, just waitdozens of ideas surfaced. Consoli- ing for donors to step forward with dated and combined, the ideas fell a check payable to the Boardman into two groups – Beautification Chamber of Commerce. and Sports Facilities. While a $100 donation will cover Brian’s park bench project was the cost of materials, all labor for assigned to the Beautification the construction of the benches is Committee including both he and being volunteered by members of his wife Bryn, Matt Kegler, Christy the Committee and others. Perry and Ed Glenn. Off to a roarBoth the Beautification and ing start, the Committee designed Sports Facilities Committees have a park bench made from heavy cus- many more short term and long tom sawn limber, securely bolted term projects, about which you will together and each bearing a be hearing in the future. donor’s plaque. Ed and Frances Glenn Materials for each bench cost sponsored one of the first benches shown here, now placed at the soccer fields along N.E. Front Street. Bolt heads in the seat and back are recessed and the seat and back surfaces have been sanded. Stop by and try it out.
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Community Calendar January, 2012 6 Storyhour (most Fridays) Oregon Trail Library Boardman @10:45 7 Senior Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center 7:30-10:30 am 9 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 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 10 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon, Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Boardman City Council Meeting – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays - 7pm - City Hall 12 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:00-6:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Columbia River Harvesters meeting (2nd Thursday each month) at The Greenfield Grange Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Meeting, (2nd Thursday of each month) Fire Hall 300 SW Wilson Lane. 7:00 pm Boardman City Council Meeting – 7pm – City Hall 18 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 19 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 24 Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7:30 PM
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Bill Ellis honored for 20+ years service to Boardman community At the Boardman Rural Fire Pro- this isn’t going to be good.” After Boardman Rural Fire District; extection District’s annual awards hours of assisting entrapped tension of the boundaries to eradibanquet Saturday, December 17, people, Bill had to remove his cate ‘“no-man’s land” i.e. all land 2011, William ‘Bill’ Ellis is allocated to a fire agency; hiring was recognized for full time paid staff from the Fire twenty years of service to Chief to adding four duty crew the community and fire members funded in part by a FEMA district. Assistant Chief SAFER grant. Bill has year after Ellis began as a volunteer year physically, emotionally and firefighter in February of intellectually supported the ranks 1991. In 1980 Bill Ellis had at BRFPD. He has helped develop moved from Detroit, and maintain fundraising efforts Michigan to Boardman in such as the Christmas tree sales an effort to find employand recently the Summer Scorchin’ ment after serving as a Rib Cook Off. Marine. Bill is involved in local, state After witnessing a and national organizations for fire chimney fire across the safety, fire investigation and fire street from his home in chiefs. He envisions growing into 1990, Bill wanted to make Assistant Chief Bill Ellis recognized for a Fire Chief position with experia positive difference in re- his 20+ years of service. ence at grant writing, budget implesponse to emergencies as mentation and working with vola father of a three year old daugh- boots and jacket laden with alfalfa unteers and paid staff. Hired full ter and infant son. Following dis- pellets and spilled processed hu- time as Assistant Chief in July 2004, cussions with his wife Tammy, em- man waste in order to get a ride he names upcoming challenges ployer Don Russell, and a competi- back to town. His most challeng- specifically to include conclusion tive challenge from friend Les Muir; ing fire was the three-day Ellis signed on with the Rural Fire Bombing Range wildland fire Department. Bill was hooked for of July 2008. Assistant Chief life after helping people, finding ca- Ellis performed the role of Inmaraderie with fellow firefighters cident Command over this and the natural excitement of the several miles, numerous responding mutual aid agencies event. With the help of Stanfield Fire Chief Jim Whelan and Pendleton Fire Chief John Fowler, Bill relied on his hours of classes and table top practice scenarios. Along with his constant competitor and fellow volunteer firefighter, Les Muir. Bill has lived the history of the fire district with Marty Broadbent and Jeff McCauley. These men 1991 Bill Ellis upon completion of helped drive Firefighter Ellis Basic Firefighter practical test 2002 Bill Ellis coordinator/ to excel in class after class participant of 9-11 parade and and practical after practical. Bill of the CSEPP program, fewer memorial at the Boardman Park Ellis was honored as Rookie of the FEMA grant dollars and Photos contributed Year before Firefighter Muir and Boardman’s changing community challenging job. the following year he received the dynamics. Bill Ellis’ main goal conHis first structure fire was at the Firefighter of the Year award. Fire tinues to be how to increase Lamb Weston fire on March 15, Marshal Broadbent and Assistant volunteerism in the firefighting 1991 which made headlines in area Chief Ellis continue to race neck ranks. Mr. Ellis has left family newspapers. Another headline and neck to the next level of certifi- events, abandoned hunting plans grabbing incident in March of 1996 cation for fire suppression plans and left a warm home in the middle sticks in Bill’s memory. The fog review of new and existing con- of cold storms to assist anyone in induced 12-vehicle pileup on Inter- struction. an emergency. Come by the stastate 84 at Oregon Highway 74 As a member of the district, Bill tion on Wilson Lane and join us at junction elicited ambulance driver Ellis has seen the combining of the BRFPD in thanking Bill for his dediEMT Ellis to state, “Oh my God, City Fire Department into the cation and commitment to us all.
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Arts Impact Youth enrichment program starts with a moan To the Port of Morrow Building at 2 Marine Drive, Suite 104, but everything else remains the same... Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee with us at our new digs!!
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L-R: Windy River Performers, Crachets’s assistants on stage with Paul Keefer who played Bob Crachet in “A Christmas Carol,” December 6th. Photos contributed
Does the name Tiny Tim ring a bell? What was Scrooge’s real name? Who was Jacob Marley? Students at Irrigon Elementary and Windy River Elementary discovered the answers to these questions on December 6. Actors from The Hampstead Stage Company, of New Hampshire, drove all the way to our local communities to present a timely assembly, “A Christmas Carol,” based on the novel written by Charles Dickens. Several students and even teachers were chosen to act in the play. After the play, students visited with the actors and asked thoughtful questions: “ How do you change costumes so quickly?” asked one student. The answer, “Over dressing” and costumes fastened together with Velcro, “How do you make things work?” asked another student? A skull puppet on a long stick was the source of moaning. A Christmas
Carol was provided by of North Morrow Community Foundation. It was Funded by Morrow County Unified Recreation District. Starting February 6, Annie Heron,Clay Tile and Mosaic artist, will be spending a two week Residency with Sam Boardman Elementary students. They plan to create a tile mosaic for the school entry. A C. Houghton will be hosting a residency with Cajun Fiddler Kelly Thibodeaux beginning March 5. With the help of their school parent’s club, AC Houghton is extending their residency to three weeks. These Artist in Residency programs are funded by North Morrow Community Foundation, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts East. North Morrow Community Foundation accepts donations for Arts Impact Youth year round. Contributions can be mailed to: PO Box 573, Boardman, OR 97818. Their Tax Exempt # is EIN#93-1317109
Have you purchased your tickets for the Annual Citizen Award’s Reception, Casino Night, Silent Auction and Buffet Saturday, February 3
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Third annual Stuff This Stocking
Local Boardman folks gathered for the third year to Stuff This Stocking. The individuals donated Photo contributed toys, clothing and canned goods so everyone could experience a joyous Christmas. The 3rd annual Stuff this Stocking was a great success again this year. It was held at Maria and Dave Richards’ home on December 11th. Brunch was provided from 11:00 to 2:00 and everyone had a big heart again this year. What a great way to spend the holidays with friends and good food. This year’s toys and clothing items were donated to the Giving
Trees at our local banks and the canned goods were donated to the Christmas baskets. Those participating were: Gary-Kathy Neal Dean-Karen Kegler Maria-David Richards Bob-MaryAnn Hancock Don-Sue Russell Emerald-Zack Lantis Richard-Natasha Rockwell Bryon-Sheree Richards
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City offers free Christmas tree removal
The City of Boardman will once again offer curbside pick up of Christmas trees. Residents are asked to place their tree at their curb, away from garbage containers. The Public Works Department will be around each morning to pick them up through January. The Christmas trees will be burned once they dry out.
Beef Northwest makes generous donation to CRCHS Columbia River Community Health Services recently received a gift of $7,000.00 from Beef Northwest. The gift will be used to fund the capital campaign to build a new clinic building, one block south of the current facility. “Beef Northwest employees have chosen the clinic as the non-profit group that they feel will bring much to their community this season” Columbia River Community Health Services accepts Oregon Health Plan, Medicare, most insurance plans, and offers a sliding scale fee program. The clinic is open from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. Some of the services they offer include: comprehensive exams, DOT physicals, occupational services, school sports physicals, chronic illness management, well child exams, as well as adult and childhood immunizations. For more information on services, or to schedule an appointment call 541/481-7212. For information on the clinic’s fundraising efforts, to build a new clinic facility, contact Mindy Binder, also at 541/481-7212.
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Boardman Buzzzzzzzz Happy New Year Boardman Community, So it is now 2012! It doesn’t seem that long ago we were worried about Y2K in
the year 2000! I sometimes wish that maybe my computer could blow up and we could go back to pen and paper. OK, I really don’t mean that! I hope everyone in the community enjoyed the candy canes on Main Street this year. Those of us who worked on this project had a lot of fun.
We are now getting ready for our annual banquet in February, I hope you are all thinking about who you want to nominate for the award winners. We have so many outstanding people here in Boardman we want to make sure they get recognized for all of their hard work. I’m looking forward to the Sportsmen
Show at the TRAC in Pasco in January; everyone who worked the booth had a great time. It was fun to see how many people were interested in our area. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and that 2012 will be the best year ever for Boardman. Di
Diane Wolfe, CEO 2011 Economic Luncheon The January Economic Development membership lunch on January 18 is sponsored by Oregon First Community Credit Union. At the time of printing we had not yet confirmed the guest speaker. But we do know we will be discussing what the economic outlook is for Morrow County and Boardman. As soon as the speaker is confirmed we will send out notification in the Chamber Chatter or you can call the Chamber to confirm the speaker. The cost for lunch is $10 and will be catered by Judy Scott’s ChuckWagon. RSVP is required by FRIDAY,, January 13 – 541481-3014 Chamber Board Elections Election of officers was held at the December Board of Directors meeting. Officers for the 2012 year are: Don Drayton, President; Wendy Osgood, Oregon First Community Credit Union, 1st Vice President; Anna Brown, Windy River Elementary School, 2nd Vice President; Kathy Neal, Neal Development, Past President. The appointed officers are Karen Pettigrew, City of Boardman, Treasurer and Michelle Erickson, Morrow Cold Storage, Secretary. Board members are Mike Nunez, AmeriTitle; John Boufford, Cascade Specialties; Julie Gisi, Bank of Eastern Oregon and Dean Kegler, ZeaChem. Annual Banquet Boardman’s 22nd Annual Citizen Awards Reception, Casino Night, Buffet & Silent Auction is Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. The theme this year is Wonders around the World, you are encouraged to dress in the country style that you think is the most fun, elegant, crazy, or whatever suits your imagination! It is time to get your nominations in for the awards to be presented that night; applications are available at the chamber office. Nominations are due to the chamber by January 13. The Chamber is starting to organize the prizes for the casino winners and for the silent auction table, if you have something you would like to donate, please let us know.
Effective Organizations The Ford Institute for Community Building is presenting year two for Morrow County on Effective Organizations for nonprofits and community organizations. The training provides many tools to assist in the hands-on application of the material covered. Participants have a chance to network with leaders of other organization in their community. Follow-up coaching is available to better integrate class learnings into their organizations. This training is most beneficial for directors, board members, and staff and volunteers who work with non-profits and service organizations; it also has proven helpful to local government, service districts and institutions such as schools and clinics. Training will be provided by Rural Development Initiatives Inc (RDI). There is no cost attend but you fill out a registration form by January 15. For more information contact Alicia at The Ford Family Foundation 541-957-5574 or aflory@tfff.org or call Diane at the Chamber. Community Enhancement The Beautification Committee is soliciting sponsors for eight foot long park benches as the first project from the Community Enhancement meeting in November. They are planning to make about 25 benches and have sold four or five $100 sponsors at this time, and Ed Glenn is making the benches as the orders come in. Ed is also the one out selling sponsorships so if you are interested in more information on the benches you can contact Ed or give Diane a call at the Chamber. Sportsmen Show Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow – The Outdoors Bringing Generations Together is the theme for the 19th Annual Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show at the TRAC in Pasco. Last year the Boardman Chamber sponsored a booth for the show and felt really good about the interest in our area. So we are once again sponsoring a booth for the show on January 20 -22. If you are interested in working a shift at the show, please let me know. I will be setting up schedules right after the first of the year.
Nomination Please pick up a form to recognize local volunteers who do great things for Boardman. Forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce office for Business Person of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year and Boardman Pioneer. Please have your Nomination Forms filled out and back to the Chamber of Commerce by January 13th
Citizen’s Award Reception & Casino Night Saturday, February 3rd Times: 6:00pm to 11:00pm Location: River Front CenterPort of Morrow The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is the sponsor of the Annual Citizen’s Award Reception. This event honors area citizen’s doing great things for Boardman. Also included in the evening is a Casino Night, Auction, and Buffet.
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BMCC starts winter term Community fitness classes to Winter Term will begin at Blue Mountain Community College on Monday, January 9. Students can still register for classes at the BMCC website, www.bluecc.edu. Call BMCC Boardman at 541-4812099 with questions for assistance. A number of credit classes will be delivered via Interactive Television (ITV) including Math 95, Spanish 102, BA 111 (Basic Accounting); COM 111, BA206 (Principles of Management); BA 226 (Business Law) and HD 100 (College Survival and Success.) Degree seeking students must have the OK of an advisor prior to registration. Advising is available at the Boardman Center of BMCC. Feeling sluggish after the holdiay season? BMCC offers several activity classes to help you get in shape and tone up. Circuit Training and Strength training are offered in Boardman and the classes usually fill. Space is limited so students are urged to register as soon as possible. In conjunction with the country-wide “Biggest Winner” program, two new fitness classes have
been organized in Irrigon. Strength Training and Zumba have been scheduled. Interested students may register online at www.bluecc.edu or call 541-4812099 for more information. Orientation for EL Civics (English as Second Language) and GED prep classes will take place the week of January 9. EL Civics orientation is set for Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-8:30 pm and GED orientation is Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-8:30. Classes will run on that same schedule during the term. Several community education classes are also on tap this winter including Knitting, and Investment and Retirement Planning Brown Bag Series, instruction on getting a grant and several computer classes. Be sure to check out the website or stop in for more information. BMCC Boardman will return to regular hours the week of January 9. The office is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 -7:30 pm. The office is also open Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm.
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coincide with the CHIP Biggest Winner Program The Community Health Improvement Partnership of Morrow County is encouraging residents to participate in fitness classes offered simultaneously with the Biggest Winner Program. Cindy Sumner will be teaching two - 5 week and one - four week session of aerobic dance at the Morrow County Fairgrounds, mostly Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning January 3, in the evening. The cost is $25 for five weeks and $20 for four weeks. Please call 541-989- 8514 for a complete schedule and to register for the class. Todd Buchholz and Jean Cassidy will be teaching beginning
and intermediate yoga classes beginning Jan. 10, 2012 at Hope Lutheran Church, 675 S Alfalfa, Heppner from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Call 541-521-4249 for information or to register. Blue Mountain Community College will be offering the following winter term community classes: Circuit Training will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at Riverside High School from 6:00 -7:00 p.m. beginning January 9. Cost $49. Space is limited. Strength Training will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Riverside High School beginning January 10. Cost $49. Space is limited.
Zumba and Strength Training will be held in Irrigon. Jazzercise will be held in Ione and Heppner. Information is pending. Interested students should visit the BMCC website at www.bluecc.edu. Click on “Students” and then “Schedule of Classes” to see the details. You may call 541-422-7040, 541481-2099 or email Anne Morter at amorter@bluecc.edu for more information. If you are more inclined to get a group together for a less structured physical activity, please contact Patti at 503-867-6745 and CHIP will help you spread the word to likeminded individuals.
OTLD Irrigon Library Building moves forward A considerable amount of funding has been raised for the planned new branch library at Irrigon – and more is still needed – according to Oregon Trail Library District (OTLD) officials who are hoping to put the construction bid out right after the new year begins. OTLD’s Irrigon branch library will be situated on land adjacent to the city hall along Hwy. 730 that was contributed by the city for the new library. The new library will have 6,332 sq. ft. with total costs for architectural work and construction at just over $1.2 million. To date just over $1 million has been raised from area fundraisers, dedicated saving over several years by OTLD, and grants. The largest sources of funding have come from grants from USDA Rural Development and the Meyer Memorial Trust, Ford Family Foundation and Collins Foundations in Oregon. “We’re thrilled with the amount of funding we have so far,” said OTLD director Marsha Richmond, “but we’re getting right down to the wire as we have to have all of the funds in place very soon to still
be eligible for receiving some of the grant funds allocated toward this project. “Contributions of any size are greatly appreciated,” she said, adding, “Donations toward the new Irrigon library are 100% deductible. “We’re really excited about the project finally coming to fruition and will go out to bid as soon as all of the remaining funds are in hand.” There are also several naming opportunities for contributions of $5,000 or above for designated areas at the new library, she said, where donations can be made, such as to recognize a business, in honor of a lover of reading, or in memory of a loved one. The new library will include a special area for children to read, adult reading areas, public computer workstations, a full collection as of opening day, and a meeting room for community events. Irrigon residents have received library services from OTLD on a very limited basis as an interim measure until the new library is built. Programs that OTLD receives from LEO (Libraries of Eastern Oregon) and other partners have had to be
held at city hall or elsewhere when offered in Irrigon, such as last year’s Wild Beauty program about the Columbia River or Portland State University’s popular meteorite program. Once it opens, the new Irrigon library will be able to host engaging community programs on a regular basis. Irrigon remains one of very few comparably-sized cities in Oregon without a public library. Studies show that libraries are essential infrastructure and vital to economic growth, as many families and businesses will not relocate to a community that does not have a public library. “We’re getting close to making this long-dreamed library a reality for residents of Irrigon and vicinity,” Richmond said. “We’re keeping our fingers crossed that it happens.” Donations can be made to OTLD Irrigon Building Fund, PO Box 107, Boardman, Ore. 97818. Receipts will be sent for all donations. For further information, contact Richmond at 541-481-3365.
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Volunteers fill 40 Christmas Baskets with food and gifts for the holiday Since 1996 a group of Boardman and Irrigon community members have been gathering food and gifts to help make the holiday special for many local families. The group contacts local companies and gives generously of their time and money. Then they
Kiwanis serve Breakfast with Santa
gather at Boardman Marina Park office in late December and fill the Christmas boxes. This year donations were made by ConAgra, Bud Rich, River Point Farms, Community 4-H Club, Sam Boardman Elementary School, and many Community Members.
Equine Elegance owned by Brian and Karli Cook of Irrigon gave rides around the streets of Boardman’s city square in their horsedrawn wagon for the Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa. The Cooks donated their time and service to make the event special for everyone who rode behind the two draft horses that pulled the wagon.
Gabrielle Ganvoa, age 14, and Josh Matthews, 11 volunteer their time to help fill the 40 boxes that fed local families this year
On December 17th the Boardman Kiwanis Club hosted their first community Breakfast with Santa. 136 people attended the event held at the Boardman Senior Center. Kiwanis and community members served a sasauge and pancakes breakfast for $3.00. Member Rhonda Hamley said “We didn’t do it for a funraiser, we wanted to have a fun family event for the holidays here in Boardman.” Riverside High School’s Key Club helped children make ornaments to take home for their Christmas tree and applied wash-off stickers to the many little faces.
Santa and Mrs. Claus (Dennis and Anna Reich of Pasco) showed up to complete the event with candy and oranges for all the children. After breakfast and crafts, families could enjoy a ride on the horse drawn wagon around the City Square. Equine Elegance is owned by Brian and Carli Cook of Irrigon who donated their time and services. Boardman Kiwanis would like to say a big thank you to all who volunteered their time to help make Breakfast
with Santa a success and to those who donated services, supplies and money. The Boardman Senior Center donated the facility; Equine Elegance - Wagon Rides; Eastern Oregon Mobile Slaughter-Sausage; ConAgra - Waffle Mix ; and Threemile Canyon Farms LLC donated $200.00.
Volunteers scurry around sorting the food and gifts for this year’s Christmas boxes.
Boardman Senior Center Breakfast Saturday, January 7th
7:30 - 10:30 am Sausage/Ham, Eggs/ Pancakes, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee/Juice
$5.00 Key Club members Maira Cisneros and Leticia Alvarez enjoyed making ornaments and face painting with the children.
Michelle Erickson, Kiwanis member and her father Dennis Reich (Santa)of Pasco, WA listen to Alyssa Jennings of Umatilla tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas.
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Candy canes bring holiday spirit to Boardman streets this year Last December Diane and Kathie (that’s Wolfe and McGowan) headed off for a girls week end to Leavenworth, Washington to enjoy the Bavarian Christmas. And enjoy we did and we also came home with a pretty cool idea! As we were checking out all the sights and displays we noticed this one area that had great big candy canes in front of the porch. So we went over and checked them out thinking those could be really cool in Boardman. Took a few pictures and talked how we could make this work! Then of course we enjoyed all the festivities in Leavenworth. After coming home to Boardman with no street decorations we thought we need to get this candy cane project going. The first thing we did was go to the Chamber Board with our idea and they voted to have us move forward with this project. Then we went to the City of Boardman and requested permission to put them where the flags
go the rest of the year, of course they whole heartedly approved. The next step was money, so off we go to the Boardman Community Development Association to get their approval to fund the candy canes. And they said what a great beautification project! Now, we had the idea so we had to come up with someone who had the knowledge and the ability to help us get the candy canes built! About that time Guy Marzek, who works for the city, stopped by the chamber office and we showed him the project and he figured out to make them for us! We then talked to Gary at the Port of Morrow and he said if it was OK with Rolf Prag the Port could bend the PVC pipe to make the candy canes. HD Fowler made the Chamber a really good deal on the PVC pipe we needed so when they delivered it to the Port, Rolf and his maintenance crew went to work. Marc Rogelstad at the Boardman Fire District said we could use the
heated bays to decorate the candy canes, so on a Sunday afternoon Karen Pettigrew, Guy Marzek, Jim and Margie Hollandsworth, Darren Zimmerman and Diane put the stripes on the candy canes. Then the next Saturday Karen Pettigrew, Kathie McGowan, Guy Marzek, Julie Gisi, Stefanie Swindler and Don Drayton and family formed the work party that put on the ribbons. Kathie and Guy were able to get the candy canes on Main Street that same day. When we originally came up with this idea we wanted the candy canes to be up by December 1 so having them up by December 3 was a pretty good deal. We sincerely appreciate everyone who made the candy cane project such a success. We are really excited about how much better Main Street looks this holiday season. Kathie and Diane say thank you to everyone involved for helping us make our dream come true! Diane Wolfe
PVC candy canes on Main Street in front of the Chamber office.
RHS graduate to deploy to Air Force Base on Okinawa
Sam Boardman Elementary Student of the Month for November
Academics: Bernardo Marquez, Hailee Pratt, Tahlia Walters, Riley Lantis, Juliana Vargas, Gerardo Lopez, Emmanuel Mojica, Tomas Mendoza, Rodrigo Guzman, Dayanara Lopez, Savannah Morris, Judith Muniz, Hannah Payne, Gabriela Avila, Lucas Szasz, Shelby Hibbitts, Levi Pringle. Responsibility: Angela Camacho, Jocelyn Lezama, Isabella Chavez, Estefani Madrigal, Natalia Martinez, Daisy Torres, Nicholas Koertje, Axel Paredes, Jasmine Navarro, Jonathan Ramirez, Chantal Lemus, Mariela Mendoza, Ana Calvillo, Rigoberto Martinez, Anayeli Ibarra, Jasmine Lopez. Respect: Abraham Zapata, Hunter Leighton, Jose Morales, Cristian Sanchez, Pedro Chavez, Humberto Sanchez, Miranda Landeros, Reece Ganvoa, Alondra Afandor, Brenda Trujillo, Moises Lopez, Brayan Diaz, Azpen De Los Santos, Kamron Drury, Lisete Cisneros, Osvaldo Chopin. Safety: Marta Barajas, Marisol Pacheco, Lucero Medel, Abel Chopin, Nathan Baltazar, Allison Newton, Diana Hernandez, Natalia Pena, Armando Ibarra, Nathan Ellis, Erica Hernandez, Erik Morales, Iker Barrera, Vanessa Rodriguez, Emma Lester.
Airman First Class Michael Kummer RHS Grad (2011) Michael Kummer left Boardman shortly after graduating and entered US Air Force Basic Training in San Antonio Texas. His next career move was to Fort Lee, Virginia for specialized training. Michael left Fort Lee on December 8, headed for family time in Morrow County. When he greeted family at the Portland Airport, he was wearing Airman First Class (A1C) stripes.
At Ft. Lee, Airman First Class Kummer completed specialized training in Human Resources. On January 8, he will travel to his next station at the Kadena Air Force Base on Okinawa. During his 2 years at Kadena, he will be involved with Quality of Life Issues for military families. A1C Kummer plans to make the military his career. He will be continuing his education in the Air Force, aiming for a B.A. degree specializing in Criminal Justice. Michael was asked “what he missed most about Boardman (if he did miss anything) ?’ Without any hesitation, he quickly responded that he “Missed Boardman’ s smallness.” To all future RHS grads, take a lesson from Kummer: Leave Boardman, go see the world, and you will find out the goodness you have in your home town, Boardman Oregon. Boardman residents thank Michael for his service to our country. We are all proud of his efforts.
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UMCD no longer a Chemical Weapons Convention storage site The results of a Dec. 5 – 6 inspection by the Organization For The Prohibition Of Chemical Weapons and completion of all Treaty verification activities confirmed that no chemical weapons remain in storage at the Umatilla Chemical Depot and that the stockpile has been destroyed. This inspection and preliminary findings report closes the facility as a Chemical Weapons Convention storage and demilitarization site well in advance of the April, 2012 International Treaty deadline.
Lieutenant Colonel Kris N. Perkins, U.S. Army Commander of the installation said, “This is another significant milestone achieved assuring the safety of future generations. This achievement is a direct result of dedication to the safe completion of this project by Team Umatilla Government and Contract employees and UMCD’s community partners”. The close-out inspection report also signals the departure of the international body of inspectors that has watched and verified the
operations and incineration of chemical agents since May 2004. “The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility has hosted hundreds of OPCW inspectors representing the 188 member nations since onsite destruction verification activities began in May 2004,” said Gary Anderson, UMCDF Site Project Manager. “It is an honor to have been able to assist these individuals in their mission to verify the global reduction of chemical weapons.”
Celebrate the New Year in Oregon With 10 Free Flowering Trees from the Arbor Day Foundation Residents of Oregon can ring in the New Year by receiving 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January 2012. By becoming a member of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, you will receive two white flowering dogwoods, two flowering crabapples, two Washington hawthorns, two American redbuds and two goldenraintrees. “These beautiful trees will give your home in Oregon lovely flowers with pink, yellow and white colors,” said John Rosenow, chief
executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. “These trees are perfect for large and small spaces, and they will provide food and habitat for songbirds.” The free 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 Feb. 1 and May 31, with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge.
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Weight Gain: A Side-Effect of Certain Drugs Various news reports indicate that obesity is on the rise in the United States. For the most part, poor diet and lack of exercise is mostly to blame. However, certain medications can make the problem worse. Although tablets and capsules themselves are small, and carry very few calories, certain prescription drugs can cause you to gain up to a pound a week. In the quest to lose weight, it is important to talk to your doctor about the foods you choose, your exercise routine, and the medicines you are taking. While weight gain is a side effect listed in the prescribing information on a wide variety of drugs, certain medicines are much more likely to cause a person to gain weight. Long term use of oral (not nasal) steroids and the mood stabilizer medicine Lithium has been known to worsen obesity. Popular anti-depressants like fluoxetine (prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), or paroxetine (paxil) can help shed pounds initially, but this type of weight loss is temporary and is sometimes overcome by a rebound in weight gain. Even over-the-counter products like the allergy or cold medicine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) have been linked to weight gain. Never discontinue medications without your doctor’s knowledge, even if discontinuation of certain drugs might help shed a few pounds.
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Poinsettias -- just so you know! Poinsettias are a Euphorbia native to southern Mexico and Central America at low to mid-level elevations. There, they are woody 10- foot trees. Like many Euphorbias, poinsettias contain white latex in their stems. Poinsettias flower when the length of the day decreases to 12 hours or less, November to December in their native range. Poinsettia flowers evolved large scarlet red bracts (leaf-like structures) which most likely alerted hummingbirds or insects to the insignificant but reproductively critical petals, stamens and pistils lo-cated in the yellow center of the array of bracts. While there is no evidence for Aztec cultivation of poinsettias, there is information on their use. The stunning scarlet flower played a decorative and almost certainly, symbolic, role in Aztec social life. In addition, the red bracts were harvested to extract a dye and the latex found in the stems throughout the plant was used medicinally. With the conquest of the Aztecs by the Spaniards, the stunning red flower that bloomed around Christmas was incorporated into Mexican Catholic ritual. Joel Robert Poinsett (so know you know!), an U.S. ambassador to Mexico and an avid bota-nist, brought poinsettias to the United States in the late 1800s. They were grown as land-scape plants in the
sub-tropical Southeast and as greenhouse plants further north. Pinching new growth stimulated more shoots which could then produce more flowers. These were harvested as cut flowers. A South-
ern Califor-nia family, the Eckes, developed (and guarded) the secret of making very compact, bushy plants that could, with the right manipulation of day length, make attractive flowering pot-ted plants for Christmas holiday sale. Many plants measure change in the length of night over the year. That cue is used to initiate a number of important biological processes including leaf fall and dormancy in temperate deciduous woody plants and flowering in a number of woody and herbaceous species. A protein in the leaf (phytochrome) has two forms. Red spectrum light in the day rolls it into one form which then reverts over the course of the night to the
original form. The relative ratio of the two forms set in motion flowering or other physiological responses. Plants that have a strong photoperiodic trigger are grouped into long-day (really short night) or short day (really long night) categories. Poinsettias are a classic short-day plant. As the nights lengthen past 12 hours and the days shorten below 12 hours, the phyto-chrome ratio in the leaves induces a compound that changes the latent stem buds from shoot to flower buds. Seven to ten weeks later, depending on cultivar, the flowers are fully formed and the plants ready to market. When most poinsettias were sold right around Christmas, a grower could take rooted cuttings, grow them out for awhile, do some judicious pinching, and let the natural changes in day length initiate flowering. But modern marketing has decreed that Christmas starts after Thanksgiving. This requires that at least the early marketed plants be artificially darkened for 12 plus total hours, usually with black cloth covering. The rest of the day, poinsettias get high intensity lighting. During the critical dark period, al-most any light exposure can disrupt the flow-ering response and ruin or seriously delay a crop. How many poinsettias do you buy after Christmas?
Morrow SWCD and Livestock Growers plan joint meeting
Banner Bank, Oregon First Community Credit Union and Bank of Eastern Oregon would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Caring Trees
The Morrow SWCD and Morrow County Livestock Growers will hold their 24th annual joint program Thursday, January 12, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall 560 Jones St. in Heppner, beginning at 1pm. The program includes information on Ventenata, a winter annual grass much like Medusahead rye that can reduce perennial forage grasses by 50% or more within a few growing seasons. Dr. Timothy Prather, Weed Ecology Specialist from the University of Idaho has been invited to share outcomes of test plots for herbicide and fertilization treatments. Steve Cherry, Regional Wildlife
Biologist with Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Rod Childers, chair of the Oregon Cattlemen Association Wolf Committee will provide an update on wolf reintroduction. Local staff of Morrow SWCD and NRCS will provide information on existing and planned programs and projects in the county that both protect and improve water quality, improve and increase habitat for mule deer and upland birds and improve grazing lands. Morrow SWCD and MCLG will host lunch for attendees of the afternoon program beginning at 12:15 pm and a reply is requested
by Monday, January 9 to be sure there is adequate food to Morrow SWCD 541-676-5452 or Morrow County Extension at 541-676-9642. The Morrow SWCD will hold their regular and annual meeting beginning at 10 am at the same location. Agenda items include approval of previous minutes, financial report, partner reports, grants update and staff reports. Morrow County Livestock Growers will hold their annual meeting following the afternoon program. All meetings of the Morrow SWCD are open to the public.
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CHIP Healthy Lifestyle Program includes prizes for weight loss The New Year 2012 is upon us and if you have resolved to adopt healthier habits for yourself, consider joining the “Biggest Winners” in a fun and friendly atmosphere to lose weight or incorporate more physical activity in your life. Of course there is prize money at stake for those who would like to compete for the greatest percentage of body weight lost ($500 for first, $300 for second, and $100 for third place) in each community Boardman, Irrigon, Heppner and Ione.
But, if you would like to gain some additional health knowledge, participate in light exercises or share support and camaraderie with others who have the same goals – plan on attending any of the 12 FREE weekly community sessions beginning Monday January 9, 2012. People of all abilities, levels of fitness and enthusiasm are welcome. CHIP also encourages you to visit your local restaurants to find “Biggest Winner” healthy meals and specials or consider participating in some of the
physical fitness classes being offered in your community. See the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Morrow County website for information and reliable health resources: http://www.ohsu.edu/ MCCHIP or call 541-989-8232. The CHIP of Morrow County is your local health care providers and the community working together to develop and implement local strategies to enhance the health care system and improve health status of area residents.
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Fiction: Devils Gate – Clive Cussler Vigilante – Stephen J. Cannell The Drop – Michael Connelly Red mist – Patricia Cornwell Locked On – Tom Clancy Micro – Michael Crichton Tag Man – Archer Mayor The Scottish Prisoner – Diana Gabaldon The Omen Machine – Terry Goodkind The Evil Inside – Heather Graham The Angel Makers – Jessica Gregson Breaking Point – Dana Haynes Soft Target – Stephen Hunter Dead Mans Grip – Peter James The Impossible Dead –Ian Rankin Promise Me Forever – Diane Amos Sanctus – Simon Toyne City of Whispers – Marcia Muller The Next Always – Nora Roberts Shock Wave – John Sandford Explosive Eighteen – Janet Evanovich Prince of Ravenscar – Catherine Coulter Kill Alex Cross – James Patterson Guilty Pleasures – Judith Cutler The Bronzed Hawk – Iris Johansen The Battle of the Crater – Newt Gingrich V is for Vengeance – Sue Grafton Death Comes to Pemberley – P.D. James Mr Kill – Martin Limon The Leopard – Jo Nesbo Bad Moon – Todd Ritter The Emperor of Lies – Steve Sem Sandberg Murder in Mount Holly – Paul Theroux The Forgotten Affairs of Youth – Alexander Mccall Smith Robert Ludlums the Ares Decision – Kyle Mills India Black and the Widow of Windsor – Carol K. Carr
Non-Fiction: 100 Unforgettable Dresses – Hal Rubenstein Bite Size Science – Robert Dinwiddie How to Build a Time Machine – Brian Clegg Blood Work – Holly Tucker Kearnys March – Winston Groom The Moral Lives of Animals – Dale Peterson The Spirit of the Quakers The Mirage Man – David Willman Johnny Appleseed – Howard B. Means Serve Yourself – Joe Vonan Easy Closets – Joe Provey Pacific Crucible – Ian Toll Patrick Henry – Thomas S. Kidd Obama on the Couch – Justin A. Frank My Stolen Son – Susan Markowitz The Sibling Effect – Jeffrey Kluger Presumed Dead – Henry K. Lee Living With Your Exchange Student – Ina Cherington I Didnt Ask to Be Born But I’m Glad I Was – Bill Cosby Scandinavian Classic Baking – Patrica Sinclair The Scientific American a Day in the Life of Your Brain The Truth About the Internet and Online Predators – Heath Dingwell
Boardman Library Hours: Mon. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tues. Closed Wed. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thu. Noon - 5:00 PM Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sun. Closed
Irrigon Branch: Tuesday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Closed for Lunch 1:30pm -4:00pm Thursday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Closed for Lunch 1:30pm -4:00pm
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A special Thank You A Special Thank You to everyone who donated time, toys, money, and non perishable food items for the Columbia River Harvester’s Holiday Baskets and the Community Baskets: you are very much appreciated!
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Community Focus
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egional singers are invited to join rehearsals of Handel’s “Messiah”, the Easter Story, with the Oregon East Symphony Chorale. The Messiah will be performed as part of the OES’s “Celebrate Eastern Oregon” concert on Saturday April 14, 2012, conducted by Dr. Anthony Spain. Soloists include Emily Muller Callender and Marianne Sadee (Pendleton), Molly Holleran (Soprano, Richland, WA), Ross Hauk, (Tenor, Issaquah, WA) and Jonathan Silvia,(Bass, Kent, WA). Weekly, Monday evening rehearsals begin January 9, from 7 to 9 pm in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church in Pendleton. They will be led by Justin Raffa, Conductor of the MidColumbia Mastersingers. The OES Chorale is not auditioned and is open to all singers with a desire to create beautiful music and the ability to commit to the rehearsal schedule. Vocal scores ($10) and rehearsal cd’s are available from OES (345 SW 4th Street, Pendleton) and at rehearsal. Car Pools can be arranged. For more information and to register to sing please visit www.oregoneastsymphony.org, email programs@oregoneastsyphony.org or call the OES Office at 541-276-0320.
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Caution advised by Boardman Police Chief It should be no surprise, but burglaries increase during Christmas and New Year’s. Yet, relatively few people take extra precautions during this time. With increased travel out of town, parties to attend, days spent shopping, your home is probably unoccupied more than other times of the year. Plus, people predictably display their Christmas tree and presents in plain sight, but it also provides an easy way for thieves to gather info on what you might have that’s worth stealing. Plus, not that I am condoning it, but sadly what many people don’t realize is that the criminals are under the same pressure to give gifts as the rest of us. The bad guys need to give their little ones and family members gifts too. Unfortunately, we are the ones who usually provide those gifts. But not by our own choosing. “Lock your doors, lock your garage doors and any out buildings. If you’re going out of town for a longer period of time, make sure your home looks occupied. If you can, get a timer and set your lights on a timer.” Contact your local law enforcement and request a property watch. Ask your neighbors to collect your mail and newspapers. Don’t leave any items of value in your vehicles. Criminals often prey on easy victims. Take the time to secure your home and vehicles. Don’t leave valuables in plain view. If you observe anything out of the ordinary, please contact your local law enforcement. Chief Rick Stokoe Boardman Police Department
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THE BOARDMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT is currently accepting applications for the position of Reserve Officer. We are seeking applicants that are community minded and who want to make a difference in our community. Minimum Qualifications of applicants need to be U.S. Citizen or a Naturalized citizen, 21 years of age, must have High School Diploma and/or a General Education Diploma (GED), and have a valid Oregon Drivers license. Also must be able to meet the State of Oregon academic and physical requirements. Final candidates will be required to pass a background check and physical exam. Applications can be found on the City of Boardman web page:www.cityofboardman.com
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available and that help is FREE of charge. If YOU have a family member who suffers from gambling addiction, YOU can also receive FREE treatment even if the gambler is not receiving treatment. If you are a resident of Morrow County and you wish to take advantage of the services above or desire more information, please call any of the following numbers to set up a LOCAL appointment or just to talk: Bobby Harris @541-676-9925 or 541-2560175 Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) @ 541-676-9161 or 541-481-2911 or 1-877-695-4648 (1-888-MYLIMIT) VOLUNTEERS WANTED! For the CourtAppointed Special Advocate Program in Morrow County. The Program advocates for Abused/neglected children. For more information Contact Karen Cooley @ 541922-3137 or Juvenile Dept. 541-676-5642.
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SENIOR SERVICES CHERYL TALLMAN’S FOOT CLINIC is held on the 1st Monday of every month, unless a holiday, then it moves to the next Monday, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., next to City Hall. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Morrow Co. Health District Home Health. $20 charge.
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Thursday January 12 Spaghetti Tossed Green Salad Green Beans Garlic Breat Sin Dessert Thursday January 19 Birthday Dinner Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Mixed Veggies Green Salad with apples Rolls Ice Cream/Cake Thursday January 26 Meat Loaf Baked Potatoes Peas Confetti Cottage Cheese Bread/Butter Apple Crisp
IMC MEDICAL ASSISTANT Morrow County Health District is accepting applications for an Occasional Part-Time Medical Assistant for Irrigon Medical Clinic. Position requires a highly organized individual with excellent computer and communication skills to work as part of a team. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience/electronic Health Record a plus. Drug screen, background check required. Applications are available at Irrigon Medical Clinic, or contact Patti Allstott, 541-676-2949. Closes January 13. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Become a Volunteer Firefighter Boardman Rural Fire Protection District is now accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighters. No Experience needed * Be part of the tradition. * Be part of the excitement. * Be part of the community. Become a Volunteer Firefighter Today! Applications can be picked up Monday thru Friday 8am5pm @ 300 SW Wilson Ln. Boardman, Oregon or Contact us @ 541-481-3473