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Oregon Trail Library District Director makes libraries friendlier Many changes have come to the Oregon Trail Library District since Kathy Street became Director, but the main change is to make all the branch locations “friendlier” according to Street. She started working in the District in July, and became the fulltime Director on August 25th of last year. The Oregon Trail Library District was formed in 1992 to provide library services to the communities of Heppner and Boardman. In July 2000, the community of Irrigon joined the District. The Oregon Trail Library District is part of the Sage Library System which enables patrons to have access to more than one million items from over 70 libraries in Eastern Oregon including public, school, community college, and university libraries. The District is run by an elected board of directors consisting of five members, elected at-large from the District. Sally Walker, Heppner is Chair, Bill Kuhn, Heppner, Stephanie Lovin, Irrigon and Mary Jones, Boardman are also Board Members, with one current vacancy on the Board. One of the first changes Street made to the District was to align the days and hours each of the branches is open. Whether you are in Boardman, Heppner or Irrigon, Tuesday through Saturday, you’ll find each branch open at the same time: Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 to 2 (closed 2-3 for lunch) 3 to 8; Thursday & Friday 12 to 5 and Saturday 10 to 2. Each branch location is closed Sunday and Monday. An addition to the Boardman branch has been a Teen Program, which meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm and is for students in grades 7 through 12. One meeting night is for a movie and games, and the other meeting is “Anime Night”, which consists of Japanese animated movies and games. Although there are only five or six consistent teens
attending now, Street hopes more will join. Another change is an outreach program called First Step. Library personnel go to schools and headstart locations every two weeks to give a storytime with
When questioned about that, the students fessed up that their parents couldn’t (or wouldn’t) sign for the student to get a library card. Recent changes allow responsible students at age 16 to sign up for their own library card.
online. The world of smart phones, Kindles, Ipads and laptop computers has forever changes how some people enjoy books now. The District is aligned with other libraries in the Sage Library System, as well as the Oregon State Library System. Check out the historical documents and drawings from the famed expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark available online. The library’s website is: http://oregontrail.ploud.net/ and they also have an active FaceBook page: www.facebook.com/ OTLDlibraries. There’s a tutorial on their FaceBook page on how to use the software Overdrive to retrieve e-books or audiobooks online. Although there are volunteers who help at the libraries, Boardman
currently has no “Friends of the Library” group as in the past to assist with the “extra stuff” such as cleaning up the landscaping, or planting some flowers in pots along the front of the building to improve “curb appeal”. Is anyone is interested in serving on “Friends of the Library” or in the vacant Board Member position, contact Kathy Street for more information. Street’s background in eastern Oregon makes her a good fit for the District; she lived in Condon for 20 years and then Arlington for 3 years, where she was the school librarian. Her husband, Kelly is a long-time employee of Les Schwab Transfer Station. Together they enjoy their 3 grown kids and two grandkids.
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Kathy Street, Director of OTLD laughs easily when talking about the good changes she’s made at the District. songs and rhymes to preschoolers. A box of lending books is replentished each visit, and twice each year each child is given his/her very own book to keep. This program is active in Boardman and Irrigon and has 13 sessions it attends. Getting your very own library card is something special. Street found that some students spent quite a bit of time in their library, but never checked out a book.
The branches are more than a repository for books: patrons can check out DVDsx, audiobooks, use the library’s computers to complete homework or research, printing, scanning and fax services are also available. And then there’s the world of e-books and audio books! Some patrons of the library (your writer included!) seldom physically go to the library, but are prolific readers (or listeners) of ebooks and audio books available
___Citizen of the Year ___Business Person of the Year ___Educator of the Year ___Youth of the Year ___Fire & Safety Award ___Pioneer Award Reason for Nomination:________________________________ ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ *My name is:____________________Phone:______________ *The Chamber will provide 2 tickets for the winner & a guest. Additional tickets may be purchased. *The Nominator can introduce the winner if they wish, or have the emcee do the introduction. Return this form by mail: Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1, Boardman, OR 97818, or fax: 541/481-2733, email to info@boardmanchamber.org or drop off at the office 101 Olson Road inside the SAGE Center. DEADLINE for nominations is 10am, January 15th.
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Community Calendar January 2016 11 Storyhour (Mondays) Oregon Trail Library, Boardman @10:30 am Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Monday of each month) 6:30 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. 12 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall 14 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm at 300 SW Wilson Lane 16 Greefield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 19 Tillicum Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm 20 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Port of Morrow Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm 21 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (3rd Thursday of each month at the River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am) 26 Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm
February 2016 4 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am) 5 Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center @ 7:30 to 10:30 am
Save this Date! March 21, 2016 Rumpelstiltskin will feature Stars of Tomorrow March 26, in Boardman. Auditions for the production of Rumpelstiltskin will be held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Windy River Elementary School, 500 Tatone Street, Boardman. Audition times will be publicized in the February papers. There are roles for up to 50-60 Boardman and Irrigon K – 12th grade students to appear in the show. Students wishing to audition must stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 15-30 minutes after
the audition. Two performances will be given on Saturday, March 26, and will be presented at Windy River Elementary School Gym. The students in the cast will be called for dress rehearsal on performance day. All those cast must be available for all scheduled performances. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will bring professional directors, original songs, music and costumes to transform our local youth
into polished, confident performers in only one week. The FREE residency in Boardman is made possible by funding provided by Morrow County Recreation District and community donations. North Morrow Community Foundation sponsors the week long residency, workshops and two FREE very professional productions. Specific audition and performance times will be publicized in January 2016.
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Although there was no and others. name change, there was a “We’d like to big happening at see Boardman grow Macario’s Restaurant last so services would April: Luis and Berenice expand and people Medel purchased the busiwouldn’t have to ness along with Berenice’s travel as far to uncle Hermelo Fernandez. shop,” says “Since I was a little girl, Berenice. “We get I’ve always dreamed of a lot of people from owning my own restauout of town, like rant,” says Berenice. The Heppner and couple grew up in Hermiston, who Boardman and graduated regularly come to from Riverside High dine with us, and we School. Luis has worked appreciate the busiat Con-Agra Foods for ness.” seven years, and contin“Working in the ues to work there along restaurant gives me with serving customers at a chance to work Macario’s. Berenice with my wife,” says worked at Sinclair for Luis. “We like to soseven years before workcialize with the cusing at Macario’s previous tomers and make to buying the business. new friends.” Hermelo moved to Macario’s is Boardman from California open Monday seven years ago where he through Saturday, began his cooking career 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. at Macario’s. They are closed Berenice’s uncle‘s coSunday. They are owner Hermelo Fernandez located at 302 NE Pictured L-R: Owners Luis and Berenice Medel, and Victor Alvarado both Olson Road, and Hermelo Fernandez; waitress Diana Chavez. are long time cooks of Boardman and can and cook Victor Alvarado pose in front of the Macario’s (both for the painting that adorns the back wall of the restaurant. be reached at 481previous owners and now 2028. Lunch spefor the Boardman Macario’s. It cials served Mon. - Fri. 11 am to 2 truly is a family run business! their banquet room and perhaps pm., along with specials each day. They specialize in fresh home made include video poker. “Look us up on FaceBook at daily: rice, beans, salsa, guacamole The couple is very active with Macario’s Mexican Restaurant” and of course their specialty items. community sponsorships, includ- says Berenice, “And mention this They also offer a full bar, includ- ing trophies for the Kiwanis Car article and when you buy one dining the requisite margaritas for your Show, they served at Cinco de ner get $2.00 off second dinner for pleasure. They deliver with large Mayo, they donated a meal for the the month of January. orders to go, and also do some ca- Christmas Secret Santa, donated We wish you all a Happy New tering. They are looking to expand money towards RHS football team Year!
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School Exclusion Day is February 17 Parents must provide schools or licensed child care facilities with children’s immunization records The Grant County Health Department and the Oregon Immunization Program is reminding parents that children will not be able to attend school or child care starting Feb. 17 – School Exclusion Day – if their records on file show missing immunizations. State law requires that all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities have upto-date documentation on their immunizations, or have an exemption. “Immunization is an effective way to keep schools and the entire community healthy,” said Stacy Matthews, school law coordinator at the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division. “We want to make sure children are fully protected against vaccine-preventable diseases such as whooping cough and measles.” Information for parents about updated vaccine requirements: · The hepatitis A vaccine, which protects against a communicable
viral infection, is a two-dose series required for children 18 months and older in child care, preschool and kindergarten through seventh grade. · Seventh graders will also need a Tdap booster to help protect them and others from pertussis (whooping cough). · A child getting ready to leave for college (in their senior year of high school) is required to have the measles vaccines. They are also encouraged to get a meningitis vaccine but are not required by all colleges. There have been some changes with the immunization laws this past year. For those who have not vaccinates their children or have old religious exemptions to immunization signed before March 1, 2014, are no longer accepted. If your child has an old religious exemption, you will need to complete new documentation of immunizations, a medical exemption, or a nonmedical exemption. What are the options for par-
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Storyhours at Boardman library: Mondays at 10:30am,
Regular Library Hours are: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Closed Closed 10-2 lunch 3-8 10-2 lunch 3-8 12-5 12-5 10-2 Boardman 3-6 Irrigon 10-2 Heppner
Board meeting, third Wednesday of every month 7pm at rotating locations. January 20th at Irrigon Library February 17th at Heppner Library March 16th at Boardman Library
ents of children with old religious exemptions? • If your child has received the vaccines turn in this information to your child’s school or child care. • If you want a nonmedical exemption for your child, complete the new process and turn in two forms: 1. Certificate of Immunization Status—fill in the dates of any vaccines your child has received, fill out the nonmedical exemption section by marking the vaccines for which you want the exemption, and then sign and date the exemption. AND 2. Vaccine Education Certificate—you will get this certificate after completing the required education about immunizations from a health care practitioner or the from the online vaccine education module. Go to www.healthoregon.org/ vaccineexemption for more information about nonmedical exemptions. • If you need a medical exemption for your child, get a letter from your child’s primary care provider
with the information stated on the Certificate of Immunization Status form. Turn in the letter to your child’s school or child care. Medical exemptions are reviewed and approved by the health department. Turn in the documentation of immunizations or exemption as soon as possible. If you don’t get the information in, you may receive a notice that your child will be excluded from school or child care because of missing immunization records. Schools are required to send their vaccination information to the local health departments no later than January 13, 2016. If school and child care vaccination records are not up-to-date, the child will be sent home on February 17, 2016. In 2015, local health departments throughout the state of Oregon sent 29,234 letters to parents and guardians informing them that their children needed immunizations to stay in school or child care. A total of 4,666 children were kept out of school or child
care until the necessary immunization information was turned in to the schools or child care facilities. In Grant County 77 exclusion letters were sent to parents and 2 children were excluded. This year letters to parents will be mailed on or before Feb. 3, 2016. Parents seeking immunizations for their children should contact their health care provider or local health department, or call 211 Info—just dial 211 for a place to get vaccinated. No one can be turned away from a local health department because of the inability to pay for required vaccines. Pharmacists can immunize children 7 and older. Parents can contact their neighborhood pharmacy for details if they are interested. Additional information on school immunizations can be found at the Immunization Program website at www.healthoregon.org/ imm. Follow the Oregon Immunization Program on Facebook For further information to contact your local health department.
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On behalf of the City of Boardman’s Christmas Decoration Committee, we’d like to thank the following for their help in making Boardman sparkle for the Christmas season. For without these businesses and individuals, it would not have been possible. THANK YOU! Riverside Jr/Sr. High School Students, the Shop Class, and the Key Club Boardman Hardware The Port of Morrow Boardman Fire Dept.
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: you are very much appreciated!
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Boardman Buzzzz Chamber Monthly Luncheon Wednesday, January 20 at noon Speaker is Tillman Carr - Executive Director, Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation. Lunch is $12. Please call 481-3014 to RSVP by Friday, January 15! Thanks to all who attended our Newcomer Luncheon in December, to the Riverside High School Choir for adding to the atmosphere, and to the River Lodge and Grill for feeding us! Congratulations to Anna Aylett – SAGE Center for winning the door prize – a $25 gift card to Main Street Sinclair (and thanks to them for donating it!) Boardman Chamber on the KOHU (1360 AM) Radio Show Monday, January 9 between 8:30 to 9 a.m. VOLUNTEER! Start the New Year Right - Get Involved in the Chamber by Volunteering! Join the Chamber Ambassadors! The Chamber Ambassadors are one of the most visible groups in the community! From doing a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting for a new business, to welcoming dignitaries, they represent the city of Boardman and the Chamber! If you are interested in joining this elite group of volunteers, call us right now! Community Awards Banquet Planning Continues If you are interested in helping plan this event on Friday, February 12, join us for our next Planning Committee meeting next Friday, January 15 at 11 a.m. for a Dutch-treat lunch at the Sunrise at Boardman Café. Membership Committee The Chamber will be starting this new committee in the very near future, another way to get involved. Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show! Help man our booth at the Friday through Sunday, January 22-24 at the TRAC in Pasco, WA. We need volunteers from 1 to 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Call The Chamber at 481-3014 if you can help! Community Awards Banquet Friday evening, February 12 Port of Morrow Riverfront Center for Amoré with a French romantic theme! The evening begins with a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m., dinner at 7, with Awards and Live Auction afterward! Take advantage of this event to promote your business by choosing one of the sponsor-
ship opportunities listed below. NOTE: All sponsors at any level are asked to decorate at least 1 table at the event, including a centerpiece that will be live auctioned off at the end of the evening. Be sure and include takeaways for those seated at your table! If you prefer, add $500 to your sponsorship and The Chamber will do this for you! Platinum Sponsor: $750 *Full page advertisement in the program *Night of the event recognition & ability for a company representative to address the attendees *Company name and logo on ALL marketing materials *Includes 8 tickets to the event Gold Sponsor: $500 *same as Platinum, but does not include tickets (which can be purchased separately for $35) Silver Sponsor: $250 *Half page advertisement in the program *Recognition in most marketing materials and night of the event Bronze Sponsor: $100 *Quarter page advertisement in the program *Recognition in some marketing materials It’s also time to submit your nominations for the following awards: Citizen of the Year Business Person of the Year Educator of the Year Youth of the Year Firs and Safety Award Pioneer Award Just send us the name of the person you are nominating and explain your reason for nominating them in 500 words or less. We also need your name and phone number. You can nominate someone by mail (PO Box 1), email info@boardmanchamber.org, or drop it off at our office (101 Olson Road in the SAGE Center). The deadline is Friday, January 15! You may also reserve your tickets to the event by calling The Chamber at 481-3014. They are $35 each and a limited number are available. Directory Time Again! The Chamber will be contacting members in the next few weeks to ensure that all of your information in the 2016 Chamber Directory and Visitor Guide is accurate and to help you secure your ad space! This annual publication is usually ready in early spring!
Big thanks to…. …everyone who helped make our community look so wonderful for the holidays, especially the City of Boardman, the volunteer Christmas Decorating Committee, and the SAGE Center/Port of Morrow! …all who were involved in making the Community Christmas Tree Lighting event a success, especially Anna Browne, Teiko Szasz, Marcy Hernandez, Mike and Toni Connell, Brent Dean, the Boardman Senior Center, City of Boardman, Select Market, Sunrise at Boardman Café, and so many others! …all who participated in our “Shop at Home for the Holidays and Always”, especially the following for donating prizes: Select Market, Boardman Hardware, Tire Factory, Main Street Sinclair, and the SAGE Center. ..The Kiwanis Club for hosting Breakfast with Santa! COMMUNITY NEWS SAGE Saturday! Tomorrow (Saturday, January 9) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE Admission and activities for children and parents at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road Greenfield Grange Breakfast Next Saturday (January 16) from 7 to 10 a.m. 209 NW 1st Street in Boardman Adults $5, children under 10 are $2.50 Call (541) 720-7267 for more information SAGE Center Movie Weekend! Friday night, January 22 at 7:15 p.m. Or take in a matinee Saturday, January 23 at 2:15 p.m. The movie is “Minions” Cost is $5 for general admission, $3 for children and seniors (62+) Free bag of popcorn with admission. Water is available for $1. Senior Center First Saturday Breakfast Saturday, February 6 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center at 100 Tatone Street Breakfast is $5 and includes eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice, and milk. Call (541) 481-3257 for more information.
Coat Drive until February 29 Bring your coats, sweaters, gloves, and hats to Columbia River Community Health Services, 450 Tatone Street Call 481-7212 x 214 for details VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Be a Pirate Mentor! Last year Riverside Junior/Senior High School started a program called Pirate Pursuits. The basic idea behind this program is to have community members volunteer to mentor seniors throughout the school year, helping them with college scholarship as well as college applications. The volunteers would mainly be meeting with students to talk about what scholarships / colleges they are applying for, reviewing applications, letters, etc. This is a great way for community members to be involved with our students. Right now we have about 40 seniors signed up that would like to work with a mentor. If you are interested in being a part of Pirate Pursuits, please contact David Norton, Vice Principal, at 4812525 x2113 or david.norton@morrow.k12.or.us. After School Volunteers Needed Sam Boardman and Windy River Schools are looking for volunteers for their after school club program. This is a new and exciting program. The first session will begin in early November and end December 17. Program days are Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Club activities are dependent upon your individual interest. Supplies for your club will be provided. Additional classroom support will also be provided by the school. Club options could include Art, Poetry, Travel, Yoga, Reading, Food, Technology, Knitting, Family History, etc. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Hammond at 481-2526, brandon.hammond@morrow.k12.or.us or Ms. Kimmell at 481-7383, sarah.kimmell@morrow.k12.or.us. Morrow County Fair Board has 2 vacant openings. The board meets once a month rotating between Heppner and Boardman. For questions please contact Ann Jones at 676-9474.
Persons of the Year Nominations are now Due! Awards Nominations for our outstanding citizens are now being accepted at the Chamber office. We have so many worthy citizens for recognition please make sure you get your nomination in. We will recognize the Citizen of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Educator of the Year, Youth of the Year, Fire & Safety Award and the Boardman Pioneer Award.
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Boardman’s Community Food Baskets
THANK YOU This year we handed out 49 food baskets and provided gifts for 131 children to local families. We had numerous donations from the community this year and would to thank everyone that helped out especially the Boardman Community 4-H club for doing their annual canned food drive and Columbia River Community Health Clinic for their canned food donations. We would also like to thank Imelda Gonzalez and crew for sorting all the canned food and putting the food baskets together.
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Christmas lighting event brings over 200 to SAGE Center BOARDMAN, Ore. (Dec. 2, 2015) – Over 200 people attended the SAGE Center’s Holiday Lighting Event, Dec. 1 to kick off the visitor center’s first Christmas lights display. “We had a great turnout for our lighting event and we are always happy to host family-oriented, community events to help celebrate the holiday season,” said Kalie Davis, SAGE Center manager. “Those who could not attend the event had plenty of time to see the wonderful Christmas lights show at the SAGE Center.” Visitors enjoyed free coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies throughout the evening as well as toured the SAGE Center. Donations of non-perishable food items were accepted for the
Community Action Program of East Central Oregon. The canned food goods were dropped off in marked containers at the front doors of the SAGE Center. The agriculture-themed Christmas lights show were illuminated from 4:30-9 p.m. daily at 101 Olson Road, Boardman, from Dec. 1 until Jan. 1, 2016. The show was set to music, and was broadcasted on 106.9 FM. About the SAGE Center: The SAGE Center – Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Center – is an interactive visitor center in Boardman. The center is operated by the Port of Morrow and showcases the industries at the port, sustainable agriculture, and energy production in Morrow County.
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Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa big hit with the community The Boardman Kiwanis hosted the fifth annual Breakfast with Santa on December the 12th. Over 250 people attended the event held at the Boardman Senior Center. Kiwanis and community members served a sausage and pancakes breakfast. A minimal fee of $3.00 included breakfast, wagon rides, pictures with Santa, crafts, music and family fun. Santa and Mrs. Clause (Mike and Toni Connell) and even Santa’s helper elf, Michelle Erickson showed up to complete the event with candy and oranges for all the children, and pictures with Santa were taken for free. 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. Kiwanis clubs focus on changing the world by serving children, one child and one community at a time. The Boardman Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 am at the River Lodge and Grill located on Marine Drive.
Six year old Chad Jessop Jr. read his wish list to Santa, Chad is a first grade student at ACH Everyone enjoyed the clear ornaments for this year’s crafts. Those who participated stuffed the ornaments with colored tinsel and candy canes, and could write their names or use stickers to write a message on the Christmas decorations.
Kiwanis and community members stop for a quick picture during the Breakfast with Santa that was held at the Boardman Senior Center on December 12th. Over 250 community members attended.
Pictured L-R Mary, Alder and David Jones enjoyed a pancake and sasauge breakfast at this year’s Breakfast with Santa.
Big thank you to Mike and Toni Connell (AKA Mr. and Mrs. Clause and Michelle Erickson (Santa’s helper elf) who were available for the pictures with Santa and handing out the treat bags to the little ones.
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More Breakfast with Santa photos
Jill Parker and Cary Brock assisted with serving the breakfast.
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Karli and Brian Cook of Irrigon, owners of Equine Elegance prepare to take a wagon full of happy community members for a ride around Boardman. This is the 5th year the Cooks have donated their time and services for the Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa. Michlle Erickson (Santa’s Elf) stopped by for a visit and to pet the two mules who pulled the wagon
INFORMATION REGARDING A LETTER OF INTEREST FOR THE OTLD BOARD OF DIRECTORS The five members of Oregon Trail Library District Board of Directors are elected at large from around the OTLD District, located within Morrow County and serves the communities of Boardman, Heppner and Irrigon. When there are Board vacancies between elections, the Board may appoint someone to fill the vacant position until the next election. The Board is now seeking qualified candidates and will review all Letters of Interest received by the deadline stated below at its next regularly scheduled meeting on December 16, 2015. We request that you be present at that meeting and be prepared to discuss your interest in serving on the Board in an open public meeting. Please note that you must reside within the boundaries of the OTLD District to serve as a Board member. Members represent the patrons of the district and provide leadership and oversight of the district through the District Director. The Director handles the day-to-day operation of the district, employee matters, and manages the library branches. In addition to attending monthly meetings, board members are expected to have, or be willing to develop, a basic knowledge of financial reports and Oregon’s public meeting and public records laws. The Board’s regular monthly meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., rotating locations between Boardman, Heppner, and Irrigon. Occasionally the Board will hold special meetings to address urgent business that cannot be delayed until the next regular meeting. Board activities may also include weekend or daytime workshops, and events at the community libraries. Your Letter of Interest should include a statement that you reside within the boundaries of the Oregon Trail Library District and your contact information (please note that your Letter of Interest is a public document— do not include confidential information). Board members establish the vision and strategic direction of the district in its mission to “meet the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of residents of the district with information resources…”. The Board requests that your Letter of Interest include (1) a statement of why you would like to serve on the OTLD Board of Directors; and (2) what skills and experience you will share to further the District’s mission. Your Letter of Interest must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 19, 2016 for consideration at the meeting to be held on January 20, 2016. You may submit the Letter of Interest electronically to otlddirector@centurylink.net, or by mail to: OTLD P.O. Box 107, Boardman, OR 97818 THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SERVING AS A VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER OF THE OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY DISTRICT!
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Have you checked out the 4 nearby ODFW wildlife areas yet? Irrigon Wildlife Area The Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas are a composition of four Oregon Department of Fish and Wild-
located 1/4 mile east of Hwy 395 w w w. d f w. s t a t e . o r. u s / m a p s / on Bensel Road. What to see? wildlife_areas/irrigon-powercityUpland birds, waterfowl, song- willowcreek-coyotesprs.pdf for debirds, amphibians and reptiles are tailed maps of the areas and land common during most of the year. Irrigon Wildlife Area can be accessed if you take exit 168 (Hwy. 730) and follow the signs to Irrigon. The wildlife area begins just east of Irrigon and runs to the Umatilla River near the City of Umatilla. Umatilla Wildlife Area is located between Hwy. Long-billed Curlew- Photo by Dave 730 and the Columbia Western Pond Turtle - Photo by Budeau River. Watch for signs. Oregon Fish and Wildlife life (department) managed wildlife Coyote Springs Wildlife areas located along the Columbia Area : Take Exit 165 off I-84 lo- ownership. River, in the Columbia Basin. The cated East of Boardman, OR. · · Columbia Basin Wildlife four wildlife areas (Power City, Travel North from exit 165 on Lau- Areas Management Plan go to Irrigon, Coyote Springs and Willow rel Rd. Turn right (East) on Co- http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildCreek) are within the Columbia Pla- lumbia Avenue. Turn right on l i f e / m a n a g e m e n t _ p l a n s / teau ecoregion. Management agree- Rippee Rd. and travel approxi- w i l d l i f e _ a r e a s / d o c s / ments for these areas were initially mately .25 miles to reach Coyote columbia_basin.pdf for a detail of established between 1971 and 1977 Springs entry sign as well as the the Management Plan. · · Wildlife Area Administrabetween the department and Fed- only access road. eral agencies which own the lands. Willow Creek Wildlife Area: tive Rules go to http:// The Columbia Basin Wildlife Areas, Take exit 151 off I-84 and turn www.dfw.state.or.us/OARs/08.pdf which total approximately 1,885 south on Three-mile Canyon for details of their rules for the arRoad. After ½ mile, turn eas. right at the wildlife area sign onto a narrow gravel road. Follow yellow signs with black arrows to the parking lot. Best time to visit: Upland birds, waterfowl and songbirds are common during most of the year. The Raccoon - Photo by Oregon area is heavily hunted Fish and Wildlife during upland bird and Ring-necked Pheasant -Photo by Greg waterfowl Gillson seasons What to see and do acres, provide an important At the wildlife area: landbase for the conservation and recreation of fish and wildlife within Painted turtles can be a highly privatized and altered land- observed during the scape and play an important role for early morning hours in the Fall and Spring migrations of summer. Curlews can be waterfowl in addition to resident seen after their arrival in March. upland game bird production. Power City Wildlife Area is lo- · · Columbia Bacated 1.5 miles south of McNary on sin Wildlife Areas Map Mule Deer Does -Photo by Charlotte Hwy 395. Designated parking area go to: http:// Ganskopp
Boardman Rural Fire Protection District December 2015 Fire Calls- 21 Location Type I-84 Mile Post 154 East Bound Motor Vehicle Fire I-84 Mile Post 168 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 71335 Rail Loop Drive Fire Alarm Activation Tower Rd. Mile Post 1 Motor Vehicle Fire 705 Paul Smith Rd Space 82 Smoke Removal 76817 Frontage Lane Controlled Burn Hwy 730 Mile Post 169 Motor Vehicle Accident 72107 SW Wilson Rd Chimney Fire 705 Paul Smith Rd Space 60 Fire Alarm Activation I-84 Mile Post 168 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 168 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 328 Malheur Ct. Controlled Burn 420 NE Ninth St. (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Structure Fire I-84 Mile Post 174 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 155 West Bound Locomotive Fire 413 Willow Fork Dr. Residential Fire Alarm Hwy 730 & I-84 Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 169 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 173 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident Hwy 730 & I-84 Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 174 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident Since January 1, 2015 we have responded to 315 emergency calls. Health and Pub Ed Classes - Hand out Community Food Baskets - Community Christmas Decorating Administration - Board Meeting Preparation - 58 Burn Permit Renewals Issued 5 Year Trend of Emergency Calls 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 190 225 249 254 315 *From 2011 to 2015 there has been an overall increase of 65% in call volume. Trainings and Classes -Thursday Night Fire Training - Fire Officer Academy (1 Attendee) Volunteer Participation Stats 9 volunteers have contributed a total of 18 hours of training and nine volunteers contributed 45.25 hours of response time to the community for the month of December. To Volunteer stop by at: Boardman Fire Station 300 SW Wilson Ln or call 541-481-3473
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Maryhill’s 2016 Season (GOLDENDALE, Wash., December 14, 2015) – When Maryhill Museum of Art opens for the season on March 15, 2016, visitors will be able to enjoy a special exhibition featuring large-scale paintings from the museum’s collection, a small show of American Art Pottery, and nearly 100 new objects in the Native American gallery. The museum’s International Chess Sets Gallery will be relocated and reinstalled with new interpretation and better accessibility, giving visitors a fresh perspective on this popular exhibit. Later in the season, the exhibition American Indian Trade Blankets will explore commercially produced trade blankets as an important facet of Indian culture; the exhibit will showcase 20 historic blankets from well-known makers such as J. Capps & Sons, Racine, Oregon City and Pendleton. In 2016 Maryhill also will mark the 100-year anniversary of the opening of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Inspired by scenic roadways he saw in Europe, Sam Hill was a key figure in the conceptualization of the project and a major force in its completion. The museum will also commemorate the 90-year anniversary of Queen Marie of Romania’s visit to Maryhill. Queen Marie’s US tour in 1926 was marked by lavish luncheons and formal dinners as she crisscrossed the country visiting historic sites and cultural performances, her every move chronicled by the international media. She arrived at Maryhill with 15 crates of artwork and artifacts that she presented to Sam Hill for his future museum. On her arrival along the Columbia, Queen Marie dedicated Maryhill Museum of Art on November 3, 1926 in a ceremony that received national attention and was attended by more than 2,000 people. SPECIAL EXHBITIONS IN 2016 March 15 – November 15, 2016 George E. Muehleck, Jr. International Chess Sets Gallery A new exhibition installation will feature a global historical overview of chess, anecdotes and stories of chess, and over 80 of the museum’s unique chess sets and chess-related works of art. Wall-mounted cases will hold complete boards as
well as sets, and the height of the displays will allow for easy viewing by people of all sizes, especially young people. March 15-July 4, 2016 The Big Painting Show Drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, The Big Painting Show features approximately two dozen works that are seldom shown because of their unusual size. Included are William McGregor Paxton’s The Red Fan, R.H. Ives Gammell’s The Dream of the Shulamite, The Wedding Feast by Gillis van Tilborch, Henk Pander’s Columbia River at Stonehenge and select works from Gammell’s The Hound of Heaven series. Solitude, by Lord Frederic Leighton will also be on view. March 15 – November 15, 2016 American Art Pottery from the Fred L. Mitchell Collection The art pottery movement, exemplified by simple, decorative or utilitarian ceramics, began roughly in tandem with the Arts and Crafts movement in America and Britain during the late 19th century. The pottery was usually hand-decorated, produced in limited numbers, and signed by the artists; many designs showed the influence of Asian and Art Nouveau styles. This small exhibition features ceramics from makers such as Roseville, Rookwood, and Weller – companies established in the American Midwest during the height of the movement. All of the pieces are drawn from the collection of Fred L. Mitchell. March 15 – November 15, 2016 Maryhill Favorites: Animal Kingdom Maryhill Museum of Art’s painting collection contains more than 250 works, most created during the 19th and 20th centuries in America and Europe. Included among these are a number of works with animals as subjects. During the 19th century, it was common for European and American artists to include domesticated livestock in their pastoral landscapes; some artists specialized in painting specific animals, others created domestic exteriors with barnyard animals or indoor genre scenes that included cats, dogs and other species. As modern life has distanced us from animals, they have disappeared
from daily view and likewise have become largely invisible in the world of art. Animal Kingdom looks back to a not-so-distant past when human interaction with animals was commonplace. The exhibition features a wide range of animal-centric works, including pastoral paintings, equestrian scenes, along with exotic birds, sheep and man’s best friend, the domesticated canine. Among the artists included are Jakob Bogdani, François Pieter ter Meulen, George Bernier, George Wright and Edwin James Douglas. March 15 – November 15, 2016 Sam Hill and the Columbia River Highway The centennial celebration of the Columbia River Highway takes place in 2016, and this exhibition features black and white prints showing both construction photos of the highway and early scenic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Most of the images are drawn from Sam Hill’s personal photo collection, which is housed at Maryhill Museum of Art. Look for accompanying programs at Maryhill as part of the Columbia River Highway centennial festivities. July 16 – November 15, 2016 American Indian Trade Blankets American Indian trade blankets are commercially-made wool blankets with bold geometric designs; the first such blankets were the striped “point” blankets imported from England by the Hudson’s Bay Company. Between 1780 and 1890, point blankets were a staple of the fur trade and many thousands made their way into Indian hands. In the late nineteenth century, enterprising American woolen mills— J. Capps & Sons, Racine, Oregon City and Pendleton among them— began making brightly colored blankets for sale to Native peoples. Trade blankets soon became an important part of Native culture; by the 1940s, Pendleton-brand blankets had assumed most-favored blanket status, while all other American woolen mills had ceased operations. The exhibition features approximately 20 pre-1925 blankets from a variety of historic manufacturers. Native American Gallery Update The museum’s Native American Gallery will see an update in 2016, with more than 100 new objects. The majority were recently donated to Maryhill by Jan Wyers and
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Teunis J. Wyers, Jr. The collection was originally amassed by their grandfather, John G. Wyers (1870– 1960) of White Salmon, Washington, who managed the Columbia Fruit Union, a hardware and general merchandise co-op serving Mid-Columbia growers. Among the new objects that will be on view are Columbia River baskets (berry baskets, sally bags and cornhusk bags), beaded bags, a number of non-Plateau baskets, and other Plateau items such as dolls, toy cradles, a rawhide case and a root digging stick. The collection is especially unique in that many of the baskets’ makers are known. In the 1970s, John Wyers’ widow, Lucile Wyers, began working with Klikitat basket-makers Elsie Thomas and Nettie Jackson to identify individual makers. As a result of their efforts, the makers of nearly three-quarters of the baskets are now known; most of them were members of the Hunt, Cayuse and Thomas families from the Husum, Washington area. A selection of Arctic material, donated by John and Jan Nelson of Trout Lake, Washington, including masks and baskets will also go on view in 2016. ABOUT MARYHILL MUSEUM OFART: Housed in a glorious Beaux Arts mansion on 5,300 acres high above the Columbia River, Maryhill Museum of Art opened to the public May 13, 1940 and today remains one of the Pacific Northwest’s most enchanting cultural destinations. The museum was founded by Northwest entrepreneur and visionary Sam Hill, who purchased the property and began building the house with dreams of establishing a Quaker farming community. When that goal proved untenable, Hill was encouraged by friends Loie Fuller, Queen Marie of Romania, and Alma de Bretteville Spreckles to establish a museum. Maryhill Museum of Art boasts a world-class permanent collection, rotating exhibitions of the highest caliber, and dynamic educational programs that provide opportunities for further exploration by visitors of all ages. On view are more than 80 works by Auguste Rodin, European and American paintings, objects d’art from the palaces of the Queen of Romania, Orthodox icons, unique chess sets, and the
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renowned Théâtre de la Mode, featuring small-scale mannequins attired in designer fashions of postWorld War II France. Baskets of the indigenous people of North America were a collecting interest of Hill; today the museum’s American Indian collection represents nearly every tradition and style in North America, with works of art from prehistoric through contemporary. Maryhill’s William and Catherine Dickson Sculpture Park features more than a dozen largescale works by Northwest artists. The Maryhill Overlook is a sitespecific sculpture by noted Portland architect Brad Cloepfil; nearby are Lewis and Clark interpretive panels. Four miles east of Maryhill is a life-sized replica of Stonehenge, Stonehenge Memorial, which Sam Hill built to memorialize local men who perished in World War I. Nearby, the Klickitat County War Memorial honors those who have died in the service of their country since World War I. The museum was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 2001 the museum was listed as an official site of the National Historic Lewis and Clark Trail and in 2002 was accredited by the American Association of Museums. In 2012 the museum opened the Mary and Bruce Stevenson Wing, a 25,500 square foot expansion that is the first in the museum’s history. The new wing boasts the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Education Center, a collections storage and research suite, a new cafe and terrace, and the Cannon Power Plaza with an installation of sculpture, and sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood in the distance. VISITOR INFORMATION: Maryhill Museum of Art is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 15 to November 15. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $3 for youth age 7-18 and free for children 6 and under. Admission to the Stonehenge Memorial is free; it is open from 7:00 a.m. to dusk daily. Maryhill is located off Highway 97, 12 miles south of Goldendale, Washington. Drive times to the museum are 2 hours from Portland/ Vancouver, 3.5 hours from Bend, 4 hours from Seattle, and 1.5 hours from Yakima. For further information, visit maryhillmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation, A public service announcement from Community Counseling Solutions Mindfulness is a practice that involves being fully engaged in whatever is going on around you. “It is simply the act of paying attention to whatever you are experiencing, as you experience it”, explains Kate Hanley, author of A Year of Daily Calm: A Guided Journal for Creating Tranquility Every Day. “By choosing to turn your attention away from the everyday chatter of the mind and on to what your body is doing, you give the mind just enough to focus on that it can quiet down.” For thousands of years, meditators have claimed many benefits for their practice. Now scientists are finding evidence supporting many of these claims. Stress: According to neuroscientists as you continue to meditate your brain physically changes, even though you’re not aware of it re-shaping itself. Mindfulness meditation activates the “rest and digest” part of our nervous system helping with stress management. Creativity: Research has found meditation to promote “divergent thinking’, a type of thinking that allows many new ideas to be generated. Mindfulness also affects awareness and the filtering out of other mental processes during creative tasks. Focus: Neuroscientists have also found that, after just 11 hours of meditation, practitioners had structural changes in the part of the brain involved in monitoring our focus and self-control. Researchers have found that, compared with the people who didn’t meditate, ‘those trained in meditation stays on task longer and made fewer task switches’. Anxiety: Research from 163 different studies suggested that mindfulness-meditation practice had an overall positive effect on improving anxiety and stress. Also; research in people with clinical levels of anxiety has found that 90% experienced significant reductions in anxiety. Relationships: Research with
married couples has found that increased mindfulness through meditation improved marital quality and communication. Meditation can improve relationships with everyone you meet. You become more comfortable with yourself, which makes it easier for others to get on with you, and you find it easier to accept them as they are. How to do it: Here is a mindfulness meditation technique for beginners: 1. Find a quiet and comfortable place. Sit in a chair or on the floor with your head, neck and back straight but not stiff. 2. Try to put aside all thoughts of the past and the future and stay in the present. 3. Become aware of your breath, focusing on the sensation of air moving in and out of your body as you breathe. Feel your belly rise and fall, the air enter your nostrils and leave your mouth. Pay attention to the way each breath changes and is different. 4. Watch every thought come and go, whether it be a worry, fear, anxiety or hope. When thoughts come up in your mind, don’t ignore or suppress them but simply note them, remain calm and use your breathing as an anchor. 5. If you find yourself getting car-
ried away in your thoughts, observe where your mind went off to, without judging, and simply return to your breathing. Remember not to be hard on yourself if this happens. 6. As the time comes to a close, sit for a minute or two, becoming aware of where you are. Get up gradually. Other ways to incorporate mindfulness into your life: There’s no law that says you must be sitting on a cushion in a quiet room to practice mindfulness, says Hanley. Mindfulness mediation is one technique, but daily life provides plenty of opportunities to practice. Here are Hanley’s tips on cultivating mindfulness in your daily routine. Doing the dishes. Have you ever noticed how no one is trying to get your attention while you’re doing the dishes? The combination of alone time and physical activity makes cleaning up after dinner a great time to try a little mindfulness. Savor the feeling of the warm water on your hands, the look of the bubbles, the sounds of the pans clunking on the bottom of the sink. Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh calls this exercise “washing the dishes to wash the dishes”—not to get
them over with so you can go watch TV. When you give yourself over to the experience, you get the mental refreshment of a mindbody practice and a clean kitchen. It’s multi-tasking at its best! Brushing your teeth. You can’t go a day without brushing your teeth, making this daily task the perfect opportunity to practice mindfulness. Feel your feet on the floor, the brush in your hand, your arm moving up and down. Einstein said he did his best thinking while he was shaving—I’d argue that what he was really doing in those moments was practicing mindfulness! Driving. It’s easy to zone out while you’re driving, thinking about what to have for dinner or what you forgot to do at work that day. Use your powers of mindfulness to keep your attention anchored to the inside of your car. Turn off the radio (or turn it to something soothing, like classical), imagine your spine growing tall, find the half-way point between relaxing your hands and gripping the wheel too tightly, and bring your attention back to where you and your car are in space whenever you notice your mind wandering. Exercising. Yes, watching TV while running on the treadmill will
make your workout go more quickly, but it won’t do much to quiet your mind. Make your fitness endeavors an exercise in mindfulness by turning off all screens and focusing on your breathing and where your feet are in space as you move. Bedtime. Watch your battles over bedtime with the kids disappear when you stop trying to rush through it and simply try to enjoy the experience. Get down to the same level as your kids, look in their eyes, listen more than you talk, and savor any snuggles you get. When you relax, they will too. Information taken from: http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/ mindbody/a/Meditation.htm https://www.headspace.com/science Disclaimer: The information gathered is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen.
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Weiss/Parker family New Year’s tradition runs blood deep Portland resident, Sam Weiss leads family’s commitment to blood donation for 41st year PORTLAND, Ore. — The Weiss/ Parker family will preserve a commitment made more than 40 years ago this Saturday, Jan. 2, beginning at 10 a.m. at the American Red Cross Portland Blood Donation Center, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. Showing that blood ties can help save lives, patriarch Sam Weiss now leads the family tradition bringing together nearly 20 Weiss/ Parker family members to donate blood for the 41st year in a row. The Weiss/Parker family of blood and platelet donors spans three generations. Sam, his sister Elaine Parker and her husband Jim, their children with their spouses, and their grandchildren count donating blood together as one of their family’s traditions. The tradition was started by Sam’s parents
Morris and Shirley Weiss, who are now deceased, in the early 1970s. As of 2015, the Weiss/Parker family has donated more than 1,400 pints of blood which is more than 175 gallons. “My father came up with the idea to get the family together and start the year with a New Year’s resolution of giving the gift of life,” said Sam. “He thought the family tradition could help increase donations after the holidays since he knew that people are needed to donate during that time.” “January is National Blood Donor Month, a time when the Red Cross thanks donors for their support and encourages them to be regular, lifelong donors,” said Neil Tosuntikool, donor recruitment director of the Red Cross Pacific
Boardman Senior Center January Menu Tuesday Jan. 12 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Tossed Salad Rolls Dessert Tuesday Jan. 19 Stew Cornbread Salad Dessert Tuesday Jan. 26 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Spinach Waldorf Salad Rolls Dessert
Thurs. Jan. 14 Baked Chicken Seasoned Potatoes Frozen Peas Jello Salad Bread/Butter Dessert Thurs. Jan. 21 Birthday Dinner Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Salad Beets Rolls Cake & Ice Cream Thurs. Jan. 28 Tatertot Casserole Tossed Salad Biscuits Pudding & Cookies
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Northwest Blood Services Region. “The Weiss/Parker family has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to blood donation for generations as well as throughout the year.” It’s the blood products on the shelves today that help save lives in an emergency. As a national network, the Red Cross has a unique responsibility to help ensure blood is available for patients whenever and wherever it is needed. Donations through the Red Cross could help patients at local hospitals or help those who must travel outside the area for medical treatment. Eligible donors can feel good knowing that by donating through the Red Cross they may be helping patients not only in their community, but also their family and friends across the nation. How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health
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history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the
nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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rrigon Annual Decorating Contest Judging for the Irrigon Annual Decorating Contest took place on Monday, December 14, 2015. Sponsored by the Irrigon Watermelon Festival there were many sights and sounds to be seen and heard as the judges made their way across Irrigon area. After reviewing the many wonderful decorations and noting all the hard work and Christmas Spirit put into each property, the following top three properties were selected. First Place: Tony and Regina Wiser at 410 SE Utah Avenue for $100.00 Second Place: Boyd and Barbara Hulse at 790 E Hwy 730 for $75.00 Third Place: Mike Morrison at 360 NE Ninth Street for $50.00 For more information please contact Aaron Palmquist, City Manager at 541922-3047 or manager@ci.irrigon.or.us ocal students make Honor Roll at Oregon State University By Oregon State University News, Oregonstateuniversitynews@oregonstate.edu CORVALLIS, Ore. – Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Fall term have been announced by Oregon State University. A total of 1,009 students earned straight-A (4.0). Another 3,982 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. Students on the Honor Roll included: Morrow County. Boardman 3.5 or Better: Alejandra Mendoza, Senior, Mathematics; Maria G. Rodriguez, Sophomore, University Exploratory Studies. Heppner 3.5 or Better: Maggie K. Collins, Junior, Agricultural Sciences; Donald G. Matthews, Senior, Business Administration. Ione Straight-A Average: Oskar M. Peterson, Sophomore, Pre-Mechanical Engineering. 3.5 or Better: August H. Peterson, Sophomore, Pre-Civil Engineering; Mary V. Rietmann, Senior, Human Devel and Family Science. Irrigon 3.5 or Better: Adriana Sanchez, Senior, Accountancy.
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THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox February 5, 2016. Deadline for advertising and story ideas is Friday, January 29, 2016. Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 E-mail: lprag@centurytel.net
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.
FOR RENT BOARDMAN APARTMENTS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS 2 & 3 bedroom apartments – Subsidized units, On-site laundry. Lawn Care Provided. On-site parking. 331 NW Boardman Ave., Boardman, OR 97818 Call 541-481-2118 An Equal Housing Opportunity ROOM FOR RENT To share my home, Utilities paid, Washer & Dryer, Direct TV, WiFi. $300.00 each month. $100.00 Deposit. Call 541-922-2495 Retail Space, Available for lease.Great opportunity to open or expand our own business on 3,000 sq. ft., that can be easily converted to a Restaurant or brew pub-type business. Gary Neal-garyn@portofmorrow.com Lisa Mittelsdorflisam@portofmorrow.com
HELP WANTED Community Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) corporation serving Oregon in Gilliam, Grant, Lake, Morrow, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties. We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Specialist III to provide out-patient mental health services in our Boardman office. Qualified applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in nursing or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; or possess a graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational, art, or music therapy, or a behavioral science field. On-call rotation during non-business hours required for crisis services. The salary range for this full-time exempt position is $40,100$58,500 year, DOEE. Excellent benefit package, including 401K. Apply online and upload resume at communitycounselingsolutions.org. Position open until filled. EEO.
Community Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) corporation serving Oregon in Gilliam, Grant, Lake, Morrow, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties. We are currently recruiting for 2 Crisis Workers to provide prompt and thorough assessment, evaluation, consultation, and intervention via telephone or in person. Will provide home visits and other outreach services to schools and other agencies and providers. Schedule is 20 hours performed during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), balance performed during non-regular business hours including 24 hours of Saturday and Sunday (exact schedule TBD). Two weeks per month of on-call rotation during non-regular business hours required. Qualified applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field from an accredited college but preferably will possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in nursing or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; or possess a graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational, art, or music therapy, or a behavioral science field. Pay is $33,700$58,500, DOEE. Excellent benefit package, including 401K. Apply online and upload resume at communitycounselingsolutions.org. Position open until filled. EEO. Community Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) corporation serving Oregon in Gilliam, Grant, Lake, Morrow, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties. We are currently recruiting for 2 Employment Specialists based in our Boardman and John Day office to perform and coordinate services of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment program by assessing and assisting clients for success in community job settings. Occasionally works nontraditional work hours. Qualified applicants will minimally possess a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field from an accredited college, or a combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training or experience. The hourly wage for these part-time 20 hours per week non-exempt positions is $16.20-$25.43, DOEE. Excellent benefit package, including 401K. Apply online and upload resume at communitycounselingsolutions.org. Position open until filled. EEO. Community Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) corporation serving Oregon in Gilliam, Grant, Lake, Morrow, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties. We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Specialist III to provide counseling for the Ione School Based Health Center, along with Child and Family Services based in Heppner. Qualified applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in nursing or
occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; or possess a graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational, art, or music therapy, or a behavioral science field. On-call rotation during non-business hours required for crisis services. The salary range for this full-time exempt position is $40,100$58,500 year, DOEE. Excellent benefit package, including 401K. Apply online and upload resume at communitycounselingsolutions.org. Position open until filled. EEO. Community Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) corporation serving Oregon in Gilliam, Grant, Lake, Morrow, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties. We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Specialist to provide therapy, assessment, treatment planning, case management, and other related services to individuals with mental health and alcohol/drug concerns in Gilliam, Wheeler and Sherman Counties. This position will work 35 non-traditional hours per week, including evenings and one weekend day per week. This position will work out of their home and must have reliable transportation as significant travel will be required. Qualified applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral sciences field from an accredited college but preferably will possess a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; or possess a graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational, art, or music therapy, or a behavioral science field. On-call rotation during non-business hours required for crisis services.Pay is $29,488-$51,188, DOEE. Excellent benefit package, including 401K. Apply online and upload resume at communitycounselingsolutions.org. Position open until filled. EEO. Community Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) corporation serving Oregon in Gilliam, Grant, Lake, Morrow, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties. We are currently recruiting for a Crisis Supervisor to provide oversight and supervision of crisis workers in Boardman. Plans, assigns, directs and reviews the clinical work of crisis workers. Ensures that the relevant Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) are adhered to and monitors quality assurance. Crisis Supervisor may respond as a backup to crisis calls during non-traditional work hours. Qualified applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in nursing or occupational therapy and licensed by the State of Oregon; or a graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational, art, or music therapy, or a behavioral science field. Salary for this part-time 20 hours per week exempt position is $23,660-$43,550 year, DOEE. Excellent benefit package, including 401K. Apply online and upload resume at communitycounselingsolutions.org. Position open until filled. EEO.
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January 8, 2016 January Athletic Schedule
Activity Type Date Time Versus Location Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/02/2016 11:00am Away vs. McLoughlin Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/02/2016 12:30pm Away vs. McLoughlin Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/02/2016 2:00pm Away vs. McLoughlin Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/05/2016 4:30pm Stanfield Secondary School@ RHS Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/05/2016 6:00pm Stanfield Secondary School@ RHS Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/05/2016 7:00pm Stanfield Secondary School@ RHS Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/07/2016 4:30pm Umatilla@ RHS Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/07/2016 6:00pm Umatilla@ RHS Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/07/2016 7:00pm Umatilla@ RHS Wrestling: Boys Varsity Quad 01/08/2016 5:00pm Riverside Jr/Sr High School Wrestling: Boys Varsity Tournament 01/09/2016 10:00am Heppner @ RHS Wrestling: Boys Varsity Classic 01/14/2016 3:15pm Away vs. Redmond@Redmond Fairgrounds Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/15/2016 4:30pm Vale @ RHS Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/15/2016 6:00pm Vale @ RHS Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/15/2016 7:00pm Vale @ RHS Wrestling: Boys Varsity Classic 01/15/2016 10:00pm Away vs. Redmond @Redmond Fairgrounds Basketball: Girls Junior High Game 01/16/2016 8:00am Away vs. Heppner,Riverside JR/SR High School Pirates, Echo, Pilot Rock High School @Heppner High School Wrestling: Boys Varsity Classic 01/16/2016 10:00am Away vs. Redmond @Redmond Fairgrounds Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/16/2016 1:30pm Nyssa @ RHS Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/16/2016 3:00pm Nyssa @ RHS Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/16/2016 4:30pm Nyssa @ RHS Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/19/2016 4:00pm McLoughlin @ RHS Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/19/2016 5:30pm McLoughlin @ RHS Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/19/2016 7:00pm McLoughlin @ RHS Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/21/2016 4:30pm Away vs. Umatilla@Umatilla HS Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/21/2016 6:00pm Away vs. Umatilla@Umatilla HS Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/21/2016 7:00pm Away vs. Umatilla@Umatilla HS Basketball: Girls Junior High Game 01/23/2016 9:00am Ione, Stanfield Secondary School @Riverside Jr/Sr High School Wrestling: Boys Varsity Tournament 01/23/2016 10:00am Away vs. Madras@Madras High School Basketball: Girls Junior High Game 01/26/2016 4:00pm Away vs. Central Middle @McLoughlin Union High School Basketball: Girls Junior High Game 01/29/2016 9:00am Away vs. Echo,Irrigon, Riverside JR/SR High School Pirates, Stanfield Secondary School @ Echo High School Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/29/2016 3:30pm Away vs. Nyssa @Nyssa HS Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/29/2016 5:00pm Away vs. Nyssa @Nyssa High School Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/29/2016 6:00pm Away vs. Nyssa @Nyssa High School Wrestling: Boys Varsity Tournament 01/30/2016 10:00am Away vs. Heppner@Heppner HS Basketball: Boys JV Game 01/30/2016 12:30pm Away vs. Vale@Vale HS Basketball: Girls Varsity Game01/30/2016 3:00pm Away vs. Vale@Vale HS Basketball: Boys Varsity Game 01/30/2016 3:30pm Away vs. Vale@Vale HS
Blue Mt. Community College News Blue Mountain Community College kicked off Winter 2016 on January 4. This means that credit classes and some non-credit classes are up and running for the term. While it is too late to join the majority of credit classes at this point, it is not too late to still get in on the local, non-credit offerings. English Language Acquisition classes (formerly known as ESL) is being offered in partner with Morrow County School District once again this term. The classes are
held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 pm at Windy River Elementary School. Childcare is provided. Interested students must be registered no later than January 15 so do not delay. Other offerings include exercise options like Zumba, Intense Circuit Training and Strength Training. Check the schedule online at www.bluecc.edu or call the office at 541-481-2099 for more information.
Computer classes on the slate this term include Computer Basics, PowerPoint and Excel. Students and potential students are reminded that BMCC Boardman is able to provide many business office services as well as proctored testing and placement testing services. Hours for the center are Mondays and Wednesdays 1-7:30 pm and Tuesdays and Thursday 5-7:30. Other times are available by appointment.