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Volunteers feted at Chamber Awards Banquet tude to everyone. She is there to worked for the Union Pacific Rail- Don Drayton – Drayton has been very active be sure no one in need is left hun- road at Hinkle, The Port of Morgry or cold. row and since July 2004 as Fire in fire services, holding many poMarshal for the Boardman Rural sitions from line firefighter to fire Educator of the Year chief. Working with Theresa Proctor the Fire Department Reese – he has responded to Our winner is a over 400 emergency long time resident calls and attended of Morrow 150 classes. Reliable County. She has and seasoned, he been a part of the would bring the tenMorrow County der to incidents outSchool District side the hydrant grid for close to 48 pumping water into years; however, brush rigs from a the first 12 of central staging area. those years, she While he recovered was a student! from open heart surShe is a 1978 gery he toted his camgraduate of era instead of hose to Riverside High scenes capturing imSchool and beportant data for docugan her teachmentation and posing career at sible training use. Sam Boardman Thad & Lila Killingbeck (left & right) congratulate Theresa Don served as the Elementary Proctor Reese on Educator of the Year award. Chamber president in School. Cur2012 and is an avid rently as the ham radio operator. Don has reESL teacher at Windy River El- Fire Protection District. He folementary School, she is a leader lowed his dad’s footsteps and be- tired from his volunteer service at in curriculum development, Lan- gan volunteering with the fire de- the Boardman Rural Fire District, guage acquisition, and best prac- partment in 1994. He has been a but we all know he will continue tices teaching strategies. Her contributing member of Boardman to help out whenever he can. dedication to the growth of her for or 40 years, proudly represent- Business of the Year students is one of her most out- ing our community and protecting Jim Young – Boardman Select standing qualities and her first people and property for almost 18 Market Julia Cardenas - Citizen of the Year priority as she leads her students years. Young purchased the local grocery store and by investing his on their adventures in her class- Fire and Safety Award time, resources and following his this lady does so much for our com- room. vision he has brought our local munity, especially those that are P i o n e e r grocery store to a new level. By having a hard time making ends Award expanding and improving the meet. She started working with the M a r t y quality of the store, he has enColumbia River Harvesters in 1981 Broadbent hanced livability. Through his Marty and continues to work every day. hard work and diligence, Jim added Each morning she heads to grew up in a pharmacy into the store, keeping Hermiston to get donated bread Boardman, the convenience of a local drug and other food products, if she was a Pirate store in our community for our citidoesn’t make the trip herself, she f o o t b a l l zens. He has recently joined the is here to make sure someone goes. player and Kiwanis Club of Boardman and beShe is always at the office clean- g r a d u a t e d gan assisting with events right ing, sorting clothes, putting food from Riveraway. He is also a newly elected boxes together and everything else side High member of the Boardman Chamber that needs to be done. She always School in Board of Directors. His broad exhas a big smile and a helpful atti- 1984. He Marty Broadbent, Pioneer Award Boardman - February 4, 2013 The 23 rd Annual Boardman Chamber of Commerce Citizens Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, February 2, at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. A delicious dinner was served to the guests by the River Lodge and Grill. Following dinner Chamber President Dean Kegler welcomed the attendees and introduced our Platinum Sponsor, Ambre Energy’s Morrow Pacific Project. Citizen of the Year award Julia Cardenas – Our winner tonight may be someone a lot of you don’t have the opportunity to work with, but
perience and range of skills are a great asset to the community. The Boardman Senior Citizens
Dean Kegler (L) presents Don Drayton, Fire and Safety Award also took the opportunity at this banquet to recognize Diane Wolfe for her volunteer efforts at the Center. Diane volunteers her time to do the bookkeeping including pay-
Pam Docken congratulates Jim Young, Business of the Year. roll and taxes. She also helps at the monthly breakfast when she can and anything else she can do to help our Seniors. After the Awards presentations the band Cruise Control played 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music. The crowd enjoyed listening and dancing to the band. A great ending to a great event!
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Community Calendar
MCGG is fueling the kids’ future
March 2013 1 Storyhour (most Fridays) Oregon Trail Library Boardman @10:45 2 Senior Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center 7:30 -10:30 am 4 Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Greenfield Grange Meeting (2nd Monday) 6:30 pm, Boardman Grange Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building 5 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Tillicum Club meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm) Boardman City Council Meeting - 7pm - City Hall 6 Fair board meeting at 6pm Morrow County Fairgrounds in the dorm bldg. 7 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:00-6:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman 10 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS 14 Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm at 300 SW Wilson Lane 17 ST PATRICK’S DAY 20 FIRST DAY OF SPRING 21 Tillicum Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm Call 571-3142 for meeting locations 20 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Port of Morrow Storyhour Oregon Trail Library Boardman @2 pm Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Meeting, Fire Hall 300 SW Wilson Lane. 7:00 pm 26 Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm 30 Tillicum Club Egg Hunt at the Boardman City Park@ 10:00 am 31 EASTER
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Since September of 2010, Morrow County Grain Growers has been implementing their “Fueling the Future” program. Concerned that many education programs had been reduced or eliminated due to lack of funding and budget cuts, employees began looking for ways to help our schools. Employees came up with a slogan, and the rest is his-
tory. A local artist was hired to design their propane trucks, and the transformation began. Morrow County Grain Growers currently has two bright yellow “Fueling the Future” delivery trucks on the road. For each delivery stop their propane trucks make, MCGG donates $1 to the schools in that area to help fund education for the kids in that com-
munity. To date MCGG has donated over $12,000 to local schools in the communities of Heppner, Ione, Boardman, Irrigon, Hermiston, Arlington, Condon, Fossil, Spray, Monument, and Sherman County. More information on our program can be found on www.mcgg.net or by calling their fuel department at 1-800-4527396.
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Morrow County Fair and OTPR Queen Coronation to be held March 2 Be sure to mark your calendars for the annual Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Queen Coronation dinner and auction. March 2, at 6pm prime rib and chicken dinner, dessert dash, open bar, silent and live auction, entertainment and more will be offered at the Morrow County fairgrounds. This year we are celebrating the fair’s 100th year and the rodeo’s and royalty’s 91st year. It is going to be a great year for queen Krysten Powell with many appearances, parades, rodeos and fairs. Krysten has been attending several neighboring counties royalty
coronations this winter already. She is excited to get started with her local appearances as well. Major sponsors for the queen are: Community Bank, Heppner branch for the Queen’s Official Belt Buckle, MCGG/Green Feed, Queen’s Official Chaps, OTPR Board, Queen’s official mount bridle set and custom breast collar and Willow Creek Storage the Queen’s offical Crown. It is sure to be an exciting evening with good food, great people and auction items. Please come out and support Morrow County’s new queen! For more information and reserving your tickets call sylvia Court Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Sandford, Director at 541 571-5930. Queen Krysten Powell Photo contributed
Spaghetti Dinner & Auction for MacKenzie Jo Dyer, Kortlan Lucas, and Jimmy Cook Port of Morrow ~ Boardman, Oregon ~2 Marine Drive Saturday March 16th, 2013 Dinner will be served from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Live auction will begin at 6:00 pm Cost of dinner is $10.00 a plate There will be many wonderful Auction items & great food!! If you would like to donate auction, food items or money donations please call Dori at 509-948-5653
BE AN ANGEL Give your extra winter coats to someone who needs it. Cold weather can be tough for many local families. If you have extra winter coats please donate them. We’ll be sure they go to families in need. Bring your donations to: Columbia River Community Health services. 450 Tatone Street Boardman, Oregon
Friends & Family Members are trying to help defray some of the ongoing medical bills/ care that have occurred due to the serious car accident that Mackenzie, Kortlan and Jimmy were involved in on February 7th, 2013. All proceeds go to the Families of the Makenzie, Kortlan and Lucas.
Mackenzie Jo is still fighting to come back to those who love her!! Your support and prayers are greatly appreciated!!!
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Windy River Knowledge Master team places 1st in Oregon
Lexington 1-800-452-7396 Boardman 1-541-481-6200 www.mcgg.net
Propane Delivery Service available to Boardman & Umatilla Also available Agriculture Parts delivered to Boardman & Umatilla
WRE Knowledge Master Open-Feb.2013 – Back Row: Victoria Palacios-Gonzalez, Rose Jurcich, Stephanie Gonzalez, Jared Miller, Vanessa Schmidt, Brandon Harris, Damon Sawyer, Christian Reyes, Christian Murguia; Middle Row: Daisy Paredes, Estressa Daltoso, Dezirae Klaviter, Wade Anderson; Front Row: Zoey Gilbert, LilyAnn Rockwell, Cooper Szaz, Andrew Photo contributed Zellers, Flint Hodge, Blake Gallegos BOARDMAN – A team of 14 4th, 5th and 6th graders from Windy River Elementary School beat out other Oregon teams at the Knowledge Master Open academic competition on Jan. 23, 2013, while also competing against thousands of other students across the United States and several foreign countries.
Team coach Theresa ProctorReece said the team faced their computers to answer 100 challenging questions in the event, which earned the team points for the speed and accuracy of their answers. The contest is designed to stimulate learning and recognition for academic achievement. The Knowledge Master Open runs on class-
room computers to allow all students the opportunity to compete in a large academic event without the expense of traveling to a central site. The competition is presented twice during each school year by Academic Hallmarks, a Colorado software publisher. The next competition is slated for March.
North Morrow Community Foundation Cordially Invites You to Attend our 10th Annual Jokers Ball April 1, 2013 In Spirit Only –Stay Home & Win! PRIZES include: Gift Baskets, Gift Certificates & Recreation Package Tickets only $10.00. Tickets are available at Boardman Branches of: Banner Bank; Bank of Eastern Oregon; & First Community Credit Union. OR Checks payable to NMCF can be mailed to: PO Box 573, Boardman, OR 97818. A drawing ticket will be filled out for you.
Yes - I would like to purchase tickets by mail: Name____________________________________ Address__________________________________ Phone____________________________________
BOARDMAN HARDWARE A Boardman Tradition Since 1978
CONGRATULATIONS to the RHS Wrestlers who took 3rd at State Easter Items-build your own baskets, we have Easter Baskets, Grass, Plastic Eggs & Egg Coloring Kits, Cards, Candy and lots of trinkets. Spring Time is Garden Time--We Have: Wind Chimes; Garden Figurines; Potting Soil; Garden & Soaker Hoses; Hose End Sprayer; Fertilizers; Weed & Brush Killer; Insect Controls; Hand Tools; Rakes, Hoes; Weed Whacker Cord; Lawnmower Blades; Irrigation Supplies; Concrete & Mortar Mix
We are now open on Sunday! The Store for all your hardware & recreation needs. Holiday Hours: Mon.- Sat. 9 am - 6 pm - Sun. Noon to 4 pm
If you would like a receipt please check 202 1ST. ST. NW, BOARDMAN, OR 541-481-7351 North Morrow Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. EIN #93-1317109 Checks must be received by March 31, 2013
(Next to the Post Office)
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Rummel and Costello
Cheryl & Clair Costello of Boardman are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carly Lynne Costello, to Jarrett Rummel of Boise, Idaho. Carly is a 2005 graduate of Riverside High School and 2009 graduate of Linfield College where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She earned her CPA in 2013 and is employed with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP in Boise, Idaho as a Senior Certified Public Accountant. Jarrett, originally from Missoula, Montana, son of Carl and Sandi Rummel, is a 2005 graduate of Sentinel High School and a 2009 graduate of Bowling Green State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and earned his CPA in 2010. He is employed with Ivey & Bauer, PA in Boise, Idaho as a Senior Certified Public Accountant. Carly and Jarrett will be married August 8, 2013, on the beach at South Beach, Miami, Florida.
Boardman to fill council vacancy April 2nd The Boardman City Council is seeking letters of interest from individuals willing to be considered for appointment to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The person appointed will fill Tony Navarro’s Council seat, who resigned in January due to moving outside the City. His term expires December 31, 2016. Those interested must have resided in the City of Boardman during the twelve months immediately preceding the appointment. Letters of interest must be received no later than 5:00pm, Tuesday March 19, 2013 to City Hall for consideration. The City Council will interview the candidates, and appoint the new Councilor at their April 2nd City Council meeting, scheduled for 7pm.
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Boardman Buzzzzzzzz Hello Boardman Well the month of February is gone! We are ready for March, again the year is going to fly by. By the time you are reading this our new office furniture will be Diane Wolfe, CEO delivered, we are re-
ally excited. I’m trying to get my office organized and get ready for the move. It will probably take us the month of March to get completely moved. We are so excited for the opening of the SAGE Center. Four years of work and it will be open for all of us to enjoy! Congratulations to all the award winners from the Annual Chamber Banquet. It was a great banquet and I think everyone had a
great time. I know I did! In February the Chamber Board of Directors held their annual planning session. We started the day with a tour of the SAGE Center then met at the Port of Morrow to plan for this next year. Kathy Neal served as our facilitator and did a great job. We accomplished a lot of ground work and I think we are planning some great new ideas to help your chamber grow. Our goal is to make
Boardman a better place to live and work. Don’t forget to make plans to attend the festivities in Heppner for St. Patrick’s Day, it is always a fun time. Then make sure your calendar is marked for the Frostbite Golf Tournament. We have a great time and raise money for a great cause, scholarships. Let us know if we can assist you in any way, we are your chamber, working for you! Till next month, Di
Mango Languages Oregon Trail Library continues to offer the Mango online language-learning systems to its patrons. Mango currently offers 38 different Basic & Complete language programs for English speakers and 15 ESL courses for non-English speaking residents. To learn more about Mango and get a preview of what the program has to offer, stop by the library they will give you an introduction. With your library card you can access Mango via the web at www.oregontrail.plinkit.org. If you are a resident within the Oregon Trail Library District (Boardman, Heppner or Irrigon) and wish to obtain a library card, please visit one of the local branches with an ID and proof of residency and fill out an application. This is a great way to learn a new language utilizing your computer at home or at the library.
give us a call and we will send it to you. Wee Bit O’Ireland 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Heppner Thursday, March 14, All Day - Vendor’s Square – Crafts, food and other treasurers 7:30 pm The Life of St. Columbanus at St. Patrice’s Catholic Parish. Play written by Father O’Condon with original music by Joe Lindsay Friday, March 15 All Day – Friends of the Library annual book sale All Day - Vendor’s Square – Crafts, food and other treasurers 4 – 7 pm – Mrs. O’Leary’s Irish Spud Bar – St. Patrick’s Senior Center 8 pm – Irish Boxing Smoke Event Saturday, March 16 Daylight to Dark – Sheep Dog Trails 7 -10 am -Heppner Elementary School sponsored O’Breakfast at St. Patrick’s Senior Center 8:30 – 4 – Morrow County Creative Arts & Crafts show and sale at Les Schwab Tire Center 9 am – St. Paddy’s Arena (Moto)Cross 9 – 3 – Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:30 am 0 Remembrance Walk and 5K Run 10 – 3 pm - Cruz-in on Willow Street between Heppner Family Foods and St. Patrick’s Senior Center 10 – 11:30 – KUMA Coffee Hour 11:30 – 2 pm – O’Senior Center Lunch
1 pm – The Great Green Parade – downtown Main Street 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Entertainment For more information call 541-676-5536 or visit www.heppnerchamber.com
lowing the first cohort, which was held in 2011, the second cohort started at a brief kick-off session in January. The first session was held on February 8th and 9th in Heppner. Approximately over 30 participants from Boardman, Heppner, Irrigon and Hermiston have enrolled in the course and have grasped at the opportunity to network and brainstorm with other members of their community. At the first session, attendees learned their individual personality types and examined different types of leadership. Those enrolled in the class have enjoyed learning about leadership through group activities, real-life scenarios, and creative brainstorming. Hopefully, this program will continue to help our community thrive and grow through positive leadership efforts!
Frostbite Golf Tournament The tournament this year will be held on Saturday, April 6. We normally hold it the last Saturday in March, but since that is Easter week end we thought we had better change the date. If you are a golfer and would like to help raise funds for Riverside High School scholarships we need you. Even if you don’t golf you can always help out at the event or donate raffle items for the event. Registrations forms are available at the Chamber office, stop in and pick one up or
The Boardman Tillicum Club Easter Egg Hunt will hold their annual on Saturday, March 30, 10:00 am at the Boardman Marina Park. Walking Babies to 4th graders, lots of eggs to gather with candies inside! There will also be a designated area for special needs children, with chaperones provided by the Tillicum Club. Come & join the fun!
Chamber Lunch March 20 The March Chamber Lunch will be on March 20th at noon at the Port of Morrow’s Riverfront Center. The guest speaker will be Amy Dunkak, executive director of the Northeast Oregon Area Heath Education Center (NEOAHEC). NEOAHEC provides rural education and training for health professions students, continuing education for all health professionals, and health career education for youth, learners of all ages and teachers. NEOAHEC primarily serves the ten counties of northeast Oregon by working in partnership with Oregon Health Sciences University, three other AHEC centers and other health training institutions. This is a luncheon you won’t want to miss! Cost for lunch is $10. An RSVP is required by Monday, March 18th- (541)4813014. Morrow County’s Ford Institute Leadership Program The Ford Institute Leadership program, a program based on the belief that vital rural communities develop from a broad base of knowledgeable, skilled and motivated leaders, has returned to Morrow County! Fol-
SAGE Center Volunteers Needed Do you want to be a part of the upcoming SAGE Center? The Boardman Chamber of Commerce and the SAGE Center are looking for volunteers for the following positions- reception desk, store clerk, hot air balloon experience operator and other general SAGE Center operations. We will have a volunteer fair on Tuesday, April 9th from 12-1:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the SAGE Center located at 101 Olsen Road in Boardman. To receive a volunteer application or more information on the volunteer fair please contact SAGE Center Manager Kalie Davis at (541)481-7678 or email kalied@portofmorrow.com.
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Boardman Council appoints budget committee members Tuesday night the Boardman City Council appointed Lavern Gertlar and reappointed Bob Okeson to the Boardman Budget Committee. Mr. Okeson has served on the Budget Committee since 2010; his term expired in December of 2012. He will be serving a term ending in December of 2015. Mr. Gertlar, in recent years, has served as a Boardman City Councilor and on the Boardman Budget Committee. He will be finishing a term ending in December of 2014. The City Council would like to thank outgoing member Kathie McGowan for serving on the Budget Committee. Her commitment to the committee has benefited the entire community. The Budget Committee is comprised of the Boardman City Council and seven members of the community, appointed by the City
Council, to serve three year terms. The Committee holds one or more meetings each April to review and make recommendations to the City Council for the City’s budget and the Urban Renewal District’s Budget. Currently the Budget Committee has one vacancy. Interested parties must be an adult resident of the City of Boardman and be willing to commit to the annual meetings. For more information, contact Boardman City Hall at 541481-9252. In other City business, the Council accepted the resignation of Councilor Tony Navarro from the City Council. Mr. Navarro said he will be moving out of town in the near future. The next meeting of the Boardman City Council will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 7pm at Boardman City Hall.
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Morrow County School District exceeds statewide graduation rate BOARDMAN – The Oregon Department of Education released a report on Jan. 31, 2013, focused on high school dropout and graduation rates statewide for the 20112012 school year. According to the report, Morrow County School District has a four-year cohort graduation rate of 76.33 percent, a five-year cohort graduation rate of 78.70 percent and a dropout rate of 3.36 percent. This is compared to the Oregon four-year cohort graduation rate of 68.4 percent, five-year cohort graduation rate of 72.4 percent, and dropout rate of 3.4 percent. Morrow County School District is pleased that it exceeded the statewide average; however, we are also aware and concerned that we do not have 100 percent of students graduating on time. “Our plan is to improve our ability to identify all students that are
not on track to graduate and work with them in meaningful ways that will encourage them to complete their high school diploma in four or five years,” said Superintendent Dirk Dirksen. “When students have poor attendance, stop coming to school, fail courses and fall behind in credits, or choose to leave school for any reason, we wish to continue to work with the student and their stakeholders to provide extra support in creating plans, learning opportunities, and schedules that will lead to graduation and/or high school completion.” It is important to note that the state tracks graduation rates based on four-year and five-year cohorts of students, whereas the federal government still requires states to report a one-year dropout rate. This rate is calculated by looking at the number of students who drop out
of grades 9-12 in a given school year. This is the reason why the dropout rate is not the inverse of the graduation rate. In other words, a graduation rate of 62 percent does not equate to a dropout rate of 38 percent. A dropout is defined as an individual who has withdrawn from school and has not enrolled in any other school or ODE approved program, and who has not received a regular diploma, modified diploma or GED. The dropout rate is calculated by dividing the number of students who drop out of school in a given year by the total number of students enrolled as of Oct. 31 of that school year. Students who receive GED’s, modified diplomas, etc., are not considered graduates or dropouts, but they are included in the four year and five year completion rates mentioned above.
Congratulations to SBE Students of the Month for January
The Secret Garden Auditions: 10:00 am, Monday, March 25, Performances: 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm Saturday, March 30 AC Houghton Elementary School Cafeteria, 1105 N. Main Ave., Irrigon, OR Adults $2.00 Youth $1.00 General Seating Doors Close 5 minutes before show time
Academics: Nicholas Koertje, Adrian Gomez, Omar Garay, Elizabeth Silva, Paola Porras, Leslie Lopez, Jordan Castillo, Ivan Franco, Maricela Luna, Anthony Covarrobias, Jorge Tlapanco, Trinidad Mendoza, Jesus Morado, Erica Hernandez, Evan Calderon, Faith Kent, Quentin Johnson. Respect: Emmalee Brown, Dayana Sepulveda, Jiovanny Cuevas, Julisa Lopez, Odett Romero, Leonardo Rodriguez, Luis Sepulveda, Jaxon Rogers, Arely Calvillo, Aunika Partlow, Rocio Marquez, Eunice Calvillo, Benancio Sanchez, Daisy Torres. Responsibility: Rodrigo Guzman, Levi Pringle, Taylor Kulp, Gabby Cisneros, Nolan Cates, Alex Silva, Miriam Landeros, Jonathan Lopez, Tehya Rivera, Alex Lopez, Nathan Harris, Izaak Mendoza, Corbin Price, Natalie Lomeli. Safety: Andrea Caldera, Lilly Richardson, Victoia De La Torre, Angel Lemus, Eric Hardcastle, David Martinez, Diego Villegas, Martin Landeros, Jesus Agripino, Colleen Johnson, Jesus Pena, Arely Cambero, Jonathan Ramirez. Photo contributed
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Dr. Ed gets early start on summer With a new addition to his flock of laying hens, a greenhouse full of emerging plants and a stack of logs inoculated with mushroom spawn, Ed Glenn is preparing early for a summer of farm to customer marketing. More Eggs. Last year Ed sold a few dozen eggs every time he went to Hermiston’s Saturday Market. “We never had enough and sold out early every time,” Ed said. He kept his flock of 12 hens over the winter and now has few dozen eggs for sale every week right off his front porch. Ed likes the brown shelled eggs his Rhode Island Red hens lay and so do his customers. The eggs he now has for sale are “nest run” but Ed says if they were graded for size, most would be “extra-large.” Prepared for a bigger and better year in 2013, Ed has 25 new baby chicks now two weeks old. They
will be beginning to lay by the time Saturday Market opens the first week in June. Fresh and Dried Herbs. Ed calls himself a specialist in Culinary Herbs because he cooks with herbs and hopes others will too. He grows a dozen or more different herbs for the fresh market but “what we don’t sell fresh, we dry for winter use.” His collection of dried herbs from last year’s crop is now for sale at his front porch store. By spring, Ed will have herb plants for sale for those customers who prefer to grow their own, Pickles. Ed grows a number of garden crops that lend themselves to preservation by pickling. Oregon law now allows a farm gardener to preserve “high acid” foods for direct sale to consumers. Late last year after the Saturday Market closed, Ed harvested cucumbers, cabbage, onions, garlic and other crops and now has a
number of preserved foods canned and ready for sale. He’s particularly proud of his “Genuine German Sauerkraut” made in a 5 gallon stoneware crock. It includes one head of cabbage that weighed 17 pounds! You’ll find a selection in the refrigerator on his front porch. Ed says he only keeps them in the refrigerator to keep them from freezing but they will store perfectly well in a dark pantry at room temperature. Tomatoes. Ed is determined to grow the “perfect” tomato in a quantity to satisfy the market. That perfect tomato would be 3-3.5" in diameter, vine ripe-red inside and out; yet firm enough to be easily sliced. This year Ed will grow five different varieties said to produce those perfect tomatoes, and he has plants already growing in the greenhouse. Mushrooms. Everyone loves mushrooms but they never show
Pictured Above: Plants: February may be too early to have tiny plants growing but Dr. Ed wants to have an early start to have early produce. Pictured Left: Here’s Dr. Ed’s “store front” on the front porch of his home at 105 Laurel Lane, Boardman. The store is always open even if Ed has gone fishing and Frances is teaching school. Pictured Right: It was a family affair one day last week when son Harold and grandson Jason helped Dr. Ed inoculate nearly 100 cottonwood logs with mushroom spawn. These logs may produce mushrooms this fall, next spring and then in flushes over the next two or more years. A different technique will be used to produce mushrooms this spring and summer.
Ed Glenn has erected a sign at his driveway advertising “Farm Fresh, Free Range Eggs.” If he’s not around, customers are welcome to take what they want from the little refrigerator on the front porch and “feed the cash box for what you take.” up at a Farmers’ Market. Ed plans to grow two different species with some ready by the opening day. These are not the common white button mushrooms generally available in the grocery stores nor the rare wild Morel mushrooms sometimes found in the woods. Ed’s growing three varieties of Oyster mushrooms (no,
they don’t taste like oysters) and one variety of Shitake mushrooms. This is a new venture for Ed’s green thumb and we’ll be watching to see how it all turns out. Visit Dr. Ed’s “store” on the front porch of his home at 105 Laurel Lane (just south of the Pacific Pride fuel station at the Port of Morrow exit on I84); it’s always open. [Editor’s note: Ed Glenn does indeed have a Doctorate Degree. It doesn’t have anything to do with agriculture or medicine. Ed holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (a law degree) and he practiced law in Boardman until 1986 until he found other things more interesting and challenging to do.]
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Windy River student one step closer to $25,000 scholarship with school geographic bee win BOARDMAN – Victoria Palacios Gonzalez, a 6th grade student at Windy River Elementary, won the school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 15, 2013, and a chance at a $25,000 college scholarship. The schoollevel Bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the 25th annual National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The kickoff for this year’s Bee was the week of Nov. 12, with thousands of schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories participating. The school winners, including Victoria, took a written test; up 100 of the top scorers in each state will be eligible to compete in their state Bee April 5, 2013. The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expensepaid trip to Washington, D.C., for state champions and teacher-escorts to participate in the National Geographic Bee National Champi-
onship on May 20-22, 2013. The first-place national winner will receive a $25,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society, and a trip to the Galapagos Islands, courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic (visit www.expeditins.com). “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek will moderate the national finals on May 22. The program will air on television. Check local listings for dates and times. Also competing in this year’s top 10 at Windy River were Reserve Champion Flint Hodge, along with Josh Gray, Blake Gallegos, David Araiza, Rose Jurcich, Damon Sawyer, Aidan Barresse, Nestor Ramirez, and Estrella Daltoso. Everyone can brush up on geography with the GeoBee Challenge, an online geography quiz at www.nationalgeographic.com/ geobee, which poses 10 new questions a day, or by downloading the “National Geographic GeoBee Challenge” app, with 1,000 questions culled from past Bees, from
the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad; from the Android Market; or for Nook Color. The National Geographic Society is one of the worlds’ largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society’s mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 400 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 10,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit www.nationalgeographic.com.
WRE Geo Bee Winners – Top Row: Nestor Ramirez, Damon Sawyer, Josh Gray, Rose Jurcich, Mrs. Theresa Proctor-Reece; Middle Row: David Araiza, Aiden Barresse, Estrella Daltoso, Blake Gallegos; Bottom Row: Champion Victoria PalaciosGonzalez and Reserve Champion Flint Hodges. Photo contributed
Morrow County Fair and Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo Queen Coronation March 2, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner. Prime Rib and Chicken Dinner, Open Bar, Silent and Live Auction, Music, and more. Dinner is $20 adults, and $10 children, 5 and under free. Tickets are available from Queen Krysten or her mother Annette at (541)969-1140 or by calling Sylvia at (541) 571-5930. Please RSVP as soon as possible. Tickets will be available at the door. Morrow County is celebrating their 100th year of fairs and 91st year of rodeo this year. It’s going to be an exciting year for sure! Everyone is invited to attend.
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Credit Union donates to food bank At First Community Credit Union an important part of the business is to help make our community a better place to live. In December of 2012, First Community Credit Union helped stock the shelves at the Agape House food bank. Our local branch employees sold paper Christmas tree cut outs for one dollar, on which the purchaser wrote their name. First Community then matched a percentage of the sales. The total monetary donation to the Agape House food bank was $500.00. First Community Credit Union operates the largest credit union branch network in Oregon, serves more than 70,000 members, and provides an array of retirement savings, insurance, account, and loan services to individuals and small businesses. To learn more about First Community Credit Union visit them at myfirstccu.org.
Pictured: Trish Witham, Branch Manager of First Community Credit Union in Hermiston and Boardman, presenting the donation to Dave Hughes, Coordinator of the Agape House food bank. Photo contributed
BCDA elects new officers Boardman Community Development Association (BCDA) held their annual meeting on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Port of Morrow offices. BCDA is a 501(c)3 organization formed to develop, implement and evaluate a community action plan for improving the social, educational and overall quality of life in the Boardman area. Over 20 businesses were represented at the meeting. Casey Beard and Jennifer Hills from Blue Mountain Community
College discussed Workforce Training Opportunities and the apprenticeship program. The Boardman Chamber was requested by the BCDA to be the responsible staff for their organization working within the Chamber’s Economic Development committee. Some goals discussed were to focus on NE Front Street in preparation for the traffic to the SAGE Center; working with a housing developer and the industries to get commitments for rentals of
house complexes; target service sector and support the city in housing efforts. The membership elected the following officers: President , Jill Pambrun; Vice President, Lisa Mittlesdorf; Secretary, The Boardman Chamber Executive Director; Treasurer, Karen Pettigrew. The group will meet semi-annually. For more information on Boardman Community Development Association contact Diane at the Chamber at 541-481-3014.
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Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and receive 10 free trees The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easier for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring through planting trees. Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March 2013 and receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees. “White flowering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Dogwoods are known for their showy spring flowers, scarlet autumn foliage and red berries that attract songbirds during winter.” 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 March 1 and May 31, with enclosed plant-
ing instructions. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, and The Tree Book, which contains information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE DOGWOOD TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by March 30, 2013. Or join online at arborday.org/march.
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April 20th, “Eastern Oregon Walk MS” in Heppner, 10 a.m. Hepppner is ready for the fifteenth year of sponsoring the Eastern Oregon MS Walk. All towns in Eastern Oregon are invited to join us and walk to create a world free of MS. Walk. Roll. Volunteer. Be aware! Join the movement and sign up today! Pre-registration is appreciated-walk-ons welcome. Pre-register on the web at www.walkMSoregon.com, or by phone at 1.503.445.8342. Or, register the day of the event. If you are unable to attend the day of the scheduled walk, you can
still help the cause by registering as a Virtual Walker by walking on your lunch break, walking to and from work, or walking with a group of walkers on another day, to raise funds that way. There is no registration fee for the MS Walk. However, participants are encouraged to raise $100 per person to help support our continuing fight against MS. Walkers can earn prizes for outstanding fundraising, starting with a T-shirt prize at the $100 level. If you bring $100 the day of the walk, you will be eligible for a T-shirt that day, while supplies last. The registration/check-in be-
gins at 9:00 a.m. at All Saint’s Episcopal Church, 460 N Gale Street, Heppner, Oregon. The walk will start at 10:00 a.m. with brunch and raffle prizes to follow after the walk. The well-marked 5K route is wheelchair accessible. A marked 10K walk is also available. There will be 5K and 10K route maps available the day of the walk. . MS Walk posters, with registration information, will be located in local businesses. If you have any questions, you can also contact Heppner MS Walk Co-Chairs, Merilee McDowell, 541.571.5853 or Barb Orwick, 541-256-0455
Nonprofit makes it easier to connect residents to social service information This month the nonprofit 211info will officially launch its robust suite of services for connecting Morrow and Umatilla County residents to local, state and national health and social services. Anyone can dial 211 toll-free, visit www.211info.org or text their zip code to 898211 for program referrals and guidance. “211 Info has great potential to open doors for individuals, organizations and the community to improve quality of life,” says Andrea Fletcher, Director of the Community Health Improvement Partnership of Morrow County (CHIP). “Combining our local resources with an organization that has a proven record of providing health and community service information and referral is quite an asset to our county. We are very fortunate that the Morrow County
Health District, Morrow County Commission on Children and Families, Community Counseling Solutions, Morrow County Health Department, Columbia River Community Health Services and many other local organizations collaborate to improve efficiencies in our system.” In other areas of the state, 211info has informed hundreds of thousands of people and allowed organizations to focus their resources on their primary service offerings instead of spending staff time directing people to other programs. All partners involved expect this to be the case locally as well. “When the whole system for getting people back on their feet is working smoothly, each component focuses on what it does best,” says 211info Interim CEO Denise Swanson. “When families, service
providers and 211info all work together it’s a beautiful thing.” 211info has been testing its system for several months in Morrow and Umatilla counties. Requests for assistance include services that help people pay their electric bills and access food. Statewide, 211info’s highest referrals are for basic needs such as financial assistance, health care and food. The organization also has information about more than 6,000 programs and acts as a backup to emergency services like 911 in times of crisis. 211 started nationally in the year 2000; the Portland Metro area, including counties in Southwest Washington, launched the service in 2004. 211info makes more than 240,000 phone and web connections to community services every year.
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The Secret Garden – What’s it all about?
The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Theater rendition, is a joyful retelling of a story of hope, celebration and all good things in life. Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way, she makes friends
with hilarious Canadian Geese and colorful Giant Bugs that Rock! In time, Mary learns to appreciate everything around her, including the Moor Animals and helpful Fireflies. .Add to that, a good healthy dose of caring and something amazing happens. The whole household begins to enjoy the return of health and happiness as a carefully tended garden blooms once more. If you are a K-12 student in Irrigon or Boardman schools, you can audition to be in the play on Monday March 25, AC Houghton Cafeteria, 1105 Main Street Irrigon, at 10:00 am. There are parts and costumes for 50 students. Participation is FREE to Irrigon and Boardman youth... If you are an adult, plan to be at one of the two performances, 2:00 and 5:00 pm,
Saturday March 30. The performances are very professional: Singers and dancers are polished, and every single performer always “hits their mark.” You don’t have to be a parent or grandparent to enjoy this show. Young performers always need an audience. The week long workshop and performances are made possible by funding support from North Morrow Community Foundation and Morrow County Cultural Trust. For information, contact Community Coordinator Angela Schneider 541 314 0166. Please support local youth with your presence at one of the two performances March 30. Tickets, available at the door are $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for youth. Doors close 5 minutes before show time 2:00 and 5:00 pm.
How to celebrate and save Oregon’s heritage “History,” wrote David McCullough, “is who we are and why we are the way we are.” Perhaps there is no better day for Oregonians to reflect on the importance of the remarkable history and heritage of our state and “who we are and why we are the way we are” than today. It was Feb. 14, 1859, when Oregon became the 33rd state in the United States of America. Now, 154 years later, Oregonians continue to experience our heritage in countless ways. We drive roads following routes first created by pioneers or Native Americans. We buy food from century-old farms. We attend schools and work in buildings built by and named for historic people, whose fortitude and dreams created the businesses and communities we live in. Our food, language, material goods and music are the tangible remnants of heritages transmitted to us from previous generations of Oregonians and from those new to Oregon. In short, Oregon heritage is 24/7. Responding to concerns over the health of organizations and museums devoted to safeguarding and sharing Oregon’s history and heritage, the 2011 Oregon Legislature created the Task Force on Heritage Vitality. Gov. John Kitzhaber appointed
the commission’s members, who were charged with reviewing the funding and effectiveness of Oregon’s heritage organizations. We were honored to serve as chair and vice chair of the task force, and we are using Statehood Day to call attention to our report and recommendations. (Find the task force final report at www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/ O H C / p a g e s / vitalitytaskforce.aspx.) Oregonians can take great pride in the work accomplished by the more than 1,000 organizations that gather our heritage and/or make it available to the public. The overwhelming majority of these organizations perform their work in challenging economic times without any government support, relying almost entirely on private contributions and support. Oregonians can also take pride in the contribution these organizations make to our economy. A 2012 study revealed that more than half the travelers visiting Oregon said that cultural and heritage activities were important to their decision to vacation here. These cultural and heritage travelers spent an average of $1,618 on each trip — nearly 60 percent more than other tourists. The task force recommended several actions that should be
taken by the 2013 Legislature to ensure that Oregon’s heritage organizations can continue to make a positive economic difference as they safeguard our history for future generations. Among these recommendations are the reauthorization of the cultural trust tax credit, which has been instrumental in funding important work of heritage organizations; and that the Legislature honor the statutory obligation to provide stable funding to the Oregon Historical Society, since its collections, exhibitions, publications, educational programs and research library provide an invaluable service to Oregonians. The report also contains a series of recommendations for other state, local and tribal governments, and for heritage organizations. Nobody can predict the history of Oregon’s next 154 years. But by adoption of the recommendations of the Heritage Vitality Task Force, we can predict that Oregon will continue to attract tourists and travelers, and that future generations of Oregonians will understand who we are and why we are the way we are. Kerry Tymchuk is executive director of the Oregon Historical Society. Janet Taylor served as mayor of Salem from 2003-2011.
The Morrow County Cultural Coalition awarded more grants in February to finish out the 2012 -2013 year. Windy River was awarded a grant for a county wide writing festival for fifth and sixth graders. North Morrow Community Foundation received a grant to help bring the IMAGO theater group to perform for local Jr. and Sr. High School students. We are accepting grant proposals for next period starting now and going until Aug. 1, 2013. To get an application form, contact Susan Russell at smsel@hotmail.com or call 541-481-4277. To be considered for a grant, applicants must address one or more of the following goals: 1. Build economic development by fully integrating arts, culture, and heritage into county and community development and redevelopment efforts. 2. Provide financial support for
cultural activities for families and youth 3. Increase awareness and respect of our history. 4. Improve building preservation. 5. Build cultural bridges through partnerships with other cultural commissions to enhance heritage programs, expand outreach and accessibility and to develop and showcase opportunities that encourage cultural expressions. 6. Preference will be given to projects that have a one to one match in funds. Not looking for grant money but want to take advantage of cultural activities available in our state? Go to www.oregonculturefieldguide.org for suggestions on fun cultural activities from concerts and theater to workshops and museums.
Riverside JR/SR March Athletic Schedule Wrestling: Boys Junior High 1st Round State 03/01/2013 4:00pm TBA @RiversideHS Wrestling: Boys Junior High 1st Round State 03/02/2013 9:00am TBA @RiversideHS Baseball: Boys Varsity Jamb 03/15/2013 12:00pm Irrigon Riverside HS Softball: Girls Varsity Game 03/15/2013 2:00pm Irrigon RiversideHSl Track: Varsity Meet 03/16/2013 TBD Away vs. The Dalles Wahtonka Baseball: Boys Varsity Game 03/18/2013 4:00pm Columbia (White Salmon) @RiversideHS Softball: Girls Varsity Game 03/18/2013 4:00pm Columbia (White Salmon) @RiversideHS Tennis: Varsity Match 03/19/2013 4:00pm Stanfield Secondary School @RiversideHS Baseball: Boys Varsity Game 03/19/2013 5:00pm Away vs. Stanfield Track: Varsity Meet 03/21/2013 11:00am Away vs. Pendleton Tennis: Varsity Match 03/21/2 03/22/2013 1:00pm Away vs. Echo Baseball: Boys Varsity Tournament 03/25/2013 TBD TBA RiversideHS Baseball: Boys Varsity Tournament 03/25/2013 TBD Irrigon RiversideHS Softball: Girls Varsity Tournament 03/25/2013 10:00am Weston-McEwen @RiversideHS Softball: Girls Varsity Tournament 03/25/2013 2:00pm TBA RiversideHS Baseball: Boys Varsity Tournament 03/26/2013 TBD Weston-McEwen @RiversideHS Softball: Girls Varsity Tournament 03/26/2013 10:00am TBA RiversideHS Softball: Girls Varsity Tournament 03/26/2013 2:00pm TBA RiversideHS
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Boardman Library Hours: Fiction: Mon. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Private Berlin – James Patterson Tues. Closed Imager’s Battalion – L.E. Modesitt Wed. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM The Fifth Assassin – Brad Meltzer Thu. Noon - 5:00 PM 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Alpine Xanadu – Mary Daheim Fri. Sat. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Die Easy – Zoe Sharp Closed The Third Bullet – Stephen Hunter Sun. Irrigon Branch: Suspect – Robert Crais Tuesday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Enemy of Mine – Brad Taylor Closed for Lunch Cover of Snow – Jenny Milchman 1:30pm -4:00pm Thursday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Crystal Cove – Lisa Kleypas Closed for Lunch Dogs of the Captain – Max Brand 1:30pm -4:00pm Touch and Go – Lisa Gardner Until the End of Time – Danielle Steel Footprints in the Sand – Mary Jane Clark The Aviator’s Wife – Melanie Benjamin Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker – Jennifer Chiaverini Standing in Another Man’s Grave – Ian Rankin
Non-Fiction: Anatomy of Exercise for 50+ - Hollis Liebman The Science of Yoga – William J. Broad What’s New, Cupcake – Alan Richardson Fifteen Minutes Outside – Rebecca P. Cohen The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook – Deb Perelman An Invisible Thread: the True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely meeting with Destiny – Laura Schroff This Old House Salvage Style Projects – Amy R. Hughes Origami 101 – Benjamin John Coleman The Ceramics Bible – Louisa Taylor
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Long-term care Ombudsman program releases snapshot of advocacy and efficiency efforts This week, the ‘By the Numbers’ report and information highlighting the efforts of program volunteers and staff for the past Federal Fiscal year has been released. The report and information about the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program can be found on the agency’s website at www.oregon.gov/LTCO. Ms. Jaeger, Ombudsman for the State of Oregon and the agency director, appreciates the contributions of over 200 volunteers around the State of Oregon who volunteer their time to serve as resident-focused advocates. According to Jaeger, “These are people with great skills to share, and they love the flexible schedule, challenges, and the ability to be empowered and empower the residents to ensure a quality of life that protects their rights and dignity”. With a small staff of ten, the agency with the support of volunteers was able to make over 13,000 visits to residents statewide. An average of more than 90 percent of all Nursing Homes and Assisted Living homes were visited around the
state. Volunteers documented over 29,000 hours, which translates to over $600,000 in volunteer time as valued by the Independent Sector. Jaeger is grateful for all the volunteers. “To serve and contribute to our agency’s mission of advocating for quality longterm care and the rights of over 43,000 vulnerable Oregonians, mean that those in their community really care about elder issues and want to help their community. Certified Ombudsman Volunteers truly can be effective and residentcentered advocates.” The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an agency of the State of Oregon, dedicated to protecting the rights, safety and dignity of the residents of nursing homes, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities and adult
foster care homes. Volunteer Certified Ombudsmen work in partnership with Deputy State Ombudsmen serving over 43,000 residents statewide and advocate, educate and investigate on behalf of the residents. More volunteers are needed and training classes for Certified Ombudsman are scheduled on a regular basis throughout the state. For more information about volunteering or to report a concern at a long-term care facility, dial 1-800-522-2602 or visit www.oregon.gov/LTCO.
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ermiston Career Expo on Wednesday, March 6 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Oregon University, Blue Mountain Community College Case Grant, Express Employment Professionals, Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Columbia River Processing and Worksource Oregon will host the largest job fair and training opportunity in Eastern Oregon at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. HWY 395, Hermiston, OR 97838. Hermiston’s Career Expo is FREE and open to the public. The Expo’s main floor will consist of businesses who are currently hiring, looking for trainees or looking to provide information on specialized training and/or education. Attendees are encouraged to make a professional first impression as we have witnessed great success from businesses who have hired employees from this Career Expo in the past. We are inviting businesses and organizations to take advantage of being a sponsor and/or setting up a booth at this year’s Career Expo to promote your business and potentially find employees that fit your needs by calling the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the Career Expo, please contact the Hermiston Chamber office at 541-567-6151, info@hermistonchamber.com or visit www.hermistonchamber.com. Para información en Español, por favor contacte Virginia Rome Garcia at 541567-6151
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pring Term registration is underway at Blue Mountain Community College and any student interested in taking classes this Spring is urged to register without delay. The Spring Term schedule is available online at www.bluecc.edu (click on Students, Schedule of Classes and Interactive Online Schedule) and will soon be delivered in paper form to your mailbox. Degree-seeking students must meet with an advisor prior to registering for classes. General advising is available at BMCC Boardman by appointment on Mondays and Wednesdays from 15:30. Please call 541-481-2099 to make an appointment. Many students will also find that they need to have taken a placement test prior to being able to register. Placement tests are also available at BMCC Boardman by appointment. Students needing a placement test should bring their social security number and $10 to cover the testing fee A new session of English as a Second Language and GED Prep classes will also get started during the first week of April. Orientation for both classes will take place the week of April 1 for new students (those that have not been attending either Fall or Winter Term.) Regularly scheduled GED and ESL classes will begin the week of April 8. ESL classes are held Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-8:30 pm and GED classes are held Tuesday and Thursday, also from 5:30-8:30 pm. BMCC Boardman is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1- 7:30 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:307:30. Contact us at 541-481-2099 or stop by for assistance. ood Shepherd Lutheran Church invites you to Soup Supper and Vesper Service on Wednesday nights. March 6th, 13th and 20th free soup served at 6:00 pm; service beginning at 6:45 pm. Maundy Thursday service on March 28th without a meal will begin at 7:00 pm to commemorate ‘the last supper’ and Good Friday traditions. he GSLC men will serve a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9:00 to 10:30 am Sunday, March 31st. Please join our congregation following breakfast for our Easter celebration at 11:00 am, 420 SW Locust, Boardman. For more information, call Pastor Paul Berthelot on Wednesday afternoons or Sunday mornings at 541481-6132.
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Jobs Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) has a full time position open for a Clinical Supervisor whom will implement and oversee Supported Employment, Assertive Community Treatment, and Early Assessment and Support Alliance Programs for CCS. This position will be based in our Boardman, OR office, and will supervise individuals that provide services in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant Counties. Qualified applicant must have a master’s degree in psychology, social work, or other human service related field and two years experience providing mental health services. Position oversees programs, ensures fidelity, assigns, directs and reviews work of assigned staff, ensures that rules and policies are adhered to, striving to provide the highest level of quality clinical care. Individual will need to participate in the after supervisory call rotation. Individual must have excellent computer skills and be able to assist the director in meeting the needs of the community. This is a management level position. Salary DOEE, $48,000 - $72,000. Excellent benefits. For an application, please contact Nina Bisson by email at nina.bisson@gobhi.net, or 541-676-9161. Open until filled.
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Boardman Senior Center March Menu Tuesday March 5 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Broccoli Beet Salad Whole Wheat Rolls Jello Tuesday March 12 Baked Potato Bar Tossed Salad Carrots Fruit & Cookies Tuesday March 19 Macaroni & cheese Spinach Lettuce/Cranberry Salad Biscuits Dessert Tuesday March 26 Sloppy Joes Macaroni Salad Broccoli Pudding
Thursday 7 Sweet & Sour Meatballs Rice, Green Beans Coleslaw-Top Ramen Noodles Rolls Cobbler Thursday March 14 Corned Beef & Cabbage Boiled Potatoes & Carrots Jello Salad Corn Bread Dessert Thursday March 21 Birthday Dinner Chicken Fried Steak Potatoes & Gravy Corn Kraut Salad Cake & Ice Cream Thursday March 28 Baked Chicken Au Gratin Potatoes peas Tossed Salad Bread Dessert
Breakfast Saturday March 2 7:30 to 10:30 am Boardman Senior Center
$5.00 Sausage/Ham; Eggs/Pancakes Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee/Juice
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March 1, 2013
Morrow SWCD/ Weed Advisory Board to meet A regular meeting of the Morrow Soil & Water/Weed Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, March 5 at the Ag Service Center in Heppner beginning at 6 pm. Agenda items include a report from Weed Supervisor, approval of December and January meeting minutes, treasurer’s report, review budget submitted to Morrow County Budget Committee, staff reports and partner reports. Estimates will be reviewed for office building roof replacement. Greg Smith will give a presentation on Ambre Energy mitigation project request for assistance for siting coal transfer in Morrow County. Two board positions representing the Boardman and Irrigation areas are vacant. Landowner representation from all areas of Morrow County is essential in order to conserve, protect and develop soil, water and other natural resources for the economic and environmental benefit of the resources of Morrow County. Meetings of Morrow SWCD are open to the public.
Boardman’s Tillicum Club St. Patrick’s Day Raffle Do you have the luck of the Irish? The Boardman Tillicum Club presents our first ever St. Patrick’s Day Raffle! We will be raffling off 2 Kindle Fires on March 12th with the winners being presented with their Kindle Fires on St. Patrick’s Day! Ticket prices are $5 for 1 or $10 for 3! Contact Christy Rivera at (541) 571-3142 or Shelby Pearcy at (541) 771-0103 or any Tillicum Club member. May the luck of the Irish be with you!