North Morrow Volume XVIIII Number 8
March 2, 2012
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Boardman honors volunteers at Awards Banquet The 22nd Annual Boardman Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet went off February 3rd with the expected good food, good friends, good entertainment and good awards! After an extended social hour catered by Pheasant Cafe and Lounge and a dinner buffet catered by Pudding on the Ritz, the Awards program began at 7:30. The awards recognized Business Person, Citizen and Educator of the Year, plus a Pioneer Award for someone who has been in Boardman for at least 40 years and a new Award this year for Fire & Safety Excellence. After the awards, the gaming tables opened, where everyone could try their luck at blackjack, poker, craps or roulette. Winners from the gaming had the opportunity to turn their winning chips into tickets and a chance at winning one of several big gaming items. This event has turned out to be THE PLACE TO BE in Boardman
Business Person of the Year is Mindy Binder, CEO of Columbia River Community Health Services. each year! The Business Person of the Year was awarded to Mindy Binder, Chief Executive Officer of Columbia River Community Health Ser-
that kids in his neighborhood were sharing one bicycle so he hit the local garage sales, found some bikes, purchased them, cleaned and fixed them up then donated them to the neighborhood children. He is a long time supporter of the local Christmas Caring Trees, and this year he was instrumental in helping get the candy canes up Guy Marzek (Center) was presented with the along Main 2011 Citizen of the Year and was nominated by Street for the Karen Kegler (left) and Jill Pambrun (right). Christmas season. He goals for herself and CRCHS. She has been a driving force in the sucis a competent leader and has suc- cess of the Boardman Community cessfully created strong and positive community support while managing 20+ employees. This last year has been a fun and challenging year for her as the clinic builds their new building to better serve their clients. Mindy is also very active in the Kiwanis Club of Boardman, currently serving as Treasurer. She gives her all to CRCHS and everything Sharon Barrick (L) nominated Dan she does for our comDaltoso for Pioneer Award. munity. The 2011 Citizen of the Year was presented to Guy Garden, and spends countless Marzek. According to the letter hours in the spring and summer tillnominating him, this year’s winner ing, planting, weeding, tending and is a true Samaritan and repeatedly irrigating it. The nominating letter comes to the need of others in our goes on to add that “Many of us community. He has a real heart for have enjoyed the bounty of his children. Last spring he noticed harvest!” vices (CRCHS). Mindy is dedicated, committed and has set high expectations and
The 2011 Pioneer Award went to Dan Daltoso. Mr. Daltoso came to Boardman in the early 1960’s as a teacher at the High School; then went on to become the Principal. He taught US History, social studies and speech, and also was involved in athletics. His nominating letter says that Daltoso is “A firm believer that not every lesson of value takes place within the confines of four walls!” He was the coach who took Riverside to its first State title, winning a co-championship in 8-Man Football. Later as an administrator at the new school site, he had the satisfaction of seeing students ‘bring home the gold in every category for excellence recognized at the 1980 State Championship, winning Boys’ AA Basketball, Pep Band, Half-time entertainment, Rally and School Sportsmanship trophies in a clean sweep -- a feat never accomplished by an Oregon school before, or since! He ran a tight ship expecting and receiving mutual respect which fostered an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. Even now, former colleagues and students remark that in all their
Now here’s a table of winners!
Kathy & Gary Neal roll the dice at one of the tables. years, anywhere, they never had one that rivaled Riverside High School under his leadership and guidance. He is a devoted husband, father, friend and person of faith who “walks his talk”, one who has made substantial contributions to the life and growth of Boardman. (Continued on Page 2)