North Morrow Volume XVIII Number 10 May 6, 2011
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It’s Coming! Identifying Boardman’s location on Oregon Trail Upper Columbia River Route 1841-1851 Have you been curious about The project moved forward the old wagon placed on SW Front when the West family offered a Street, west of Main Street? What 8,000 pound erratic boulder for enis the story behind that wagon? Is graving. The ancient Missoula Ice there more to the story? Age Floods deposited the granite Answers: A pioneer Oregon boulder in a pasture south of the Trail wagon replica was placed at city. City of Boardman approved the Boardman eastbound I-84 In- the signage project, Morrow terchange off ramp for the Oregon County Cultural Coalition proTrail Sesquicentennial. Its purpose vided funding for engraving granwas to identify the Boardman area ite (the only cash donation), as part of the Oregon Trail Upper Boardman Park & Recreation DisColumbia River Route 1841-1851. trict made arrangements to remove Developing interpretive signage took some time (put it in perspective – the 2000-mile journey took 6-8 months. It also took time and patience until conditions were right to remove an 8,000-pound Oregon Trail replica wagon located at Off-ramp. granite boulder from a muddy pas- the boulder from the pasture and ture. transported it to an engraver, then The wagon is located in a land- prepared the site for the boulder, scaped area owned by the City of made sprinkler adjustments and Boardman. The City contracts with oversaw installation. Morrow Boardman Park and Recreation Dis- County Historical Society voluntrict for landscape design and main- teers researched the text, North tenance. A community volunteer Morrow Community Foundation periodically repairs the wagon as prepared and administered the needed. A City of Boardman/ funding application. ODOT project for curbs on South The Interpretive Signage Main Street enhanced the land- should be in place by mid June. scaped area. As the need to pro- Look for it near the old wagon, and vide information about the wagon remember to respect the challenges area for residents and visitors in- faced by early European-American creased, community organizations travelers. What would they think and volunteers developed a plan of this once barren area now known to provide it. as Boardman?
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Shovels ready to officially break ground for CRCHS’s new building are: Marty Meyer, Threemile Canyon Farms;Gary Neal and Kathy Neal, Investing in Boardman’s Healthy Future Campaign CoChairs; Marv Padberg, Port Of Morrow Commissioner President; Mayor Chet Phillips; Elizabeth Scheeler, field representative for US Senator Jeff Merkley; Dave Robertson, PGE Vice President of Public Policy;Steve Vincent, Avista Regional Business Manager; Lynn Prag, CRCHS Board of Directors Chair; Mindy Binder, CRCHS Executive Director; Honorable Terry Tallman, Morrow County Judge; Robert Boss, MD, CRCHS Chief Medical Officer; Noah McAllister, son of Kristofer McAllister, PA-C at CRCHS. On Monday, April 25, the Boardman community dodged raindrops to officially break ground at the future site of Columbia River Community Health Services’ new 13,000 square foot building. Attendees from the surrounding communities and local businesses listened to presenters, ate cake and turned shovels full of dirt at 201 West Willowfork before heading to the Riverfront Center at the Port of Morrow for a thank you luncheon for donors to the project, catered by Pudding on the Ritz. Speakers at the ground breaking ceremony included Mayor Chet Phillips, the Honorable Terry Tallman, Morrow County Judge,
Elizabeth Scheeler, field representative for Jeff Merkley, Gary Neal, co-chair of “Investing in Boardman’s Healthy Future” campaign, and representatives from PGE and Avista, as well as Chief Medical Officer and clinic founder Dr. Robert Boss, clinic Executive Director Mindy Binder and clinic Board of Directors Chair Lynn Prag. At the luncheon, Morrow County Health District presented the clinic with their contribution to the building fund. The funding goal to open the facility debt free is $4,723,795.00 with about $3,500,678.00 having been secured to date. Columbia River Community
Health Services is selling commemorative pavers that will be placed in the foyer of the new building. Anyone interested in purchasing a paver can stop by the clinic for an order form or call Mindy Binder at 541/481-7212. The nonprofit clinic was established in January, 2004 and is governed by a 10-person board of directors. The clinic has received federal grants for operating expenses, which allows the facility to see clients who have no insurance and little money; up to 30% of their clients are charity care, which complies with federal regulations for the clinic’s operating grant.
Boardman Chamber lunch will have Tillamook Cheese presentation The May 18th Chamber lunch will be exciting and fun! Heidi Luquette, Corporate Communications Manager and Wayne Bean, Director of Operations for the Tillamook County Creamery Association will give a presentation on Columbia River Processing, Inc. a
state of the art Boardman cheesemaking facility that is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Columbia River Processing produces award winning Tillamook cheese as a subsidiary of the Tillamook County Creamery Association, a farmer-owned dairy co-
operative headquartered in Tillamook, Oregon. The lunch will be catered by the Sunrise at Boardman and an RSVP is required by Monday, May 16. Call the Chamber at 541-481-3014. Cost of lunch is $10 per person.
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Community Calendar May, 2011 6 7 8 9
Storyhour (most Fridays) Oregon Trail Library Boardman @10:455 Senior Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center 7:30-10:30 am Mother’s Day Morrow County Veterans Service Officer (each Monday & Thursday) 8:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 290 NE Main, Irrigon, Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Boardman Fire Corps monthly meeting at the fire station, 300 SW Wilson Lane, Boardman at 6:00 pm. Gardening Friends meets (2nd Monday each month) 2 pm at Margie Parks home, call 481-9457 for directions Greenfield Grange Meeting (2nd Monday) 6:30 pm, Boardman Grange 10 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon, Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall 12 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:00-6:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Meeting, (2nd Thursday of each month) Fire Hall 300 SW Wilson Lane. 7:00 pm Columbia River Harvesters meeting (2nd Thursday each month) at The Greenfield Grange, Boardman, 7 pm 18 City Council Meeting – 7pm – City Hall 18County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Port of Morrow 24 Boardman Park & Rec District Board Meeting @ Park Office, 7:30 pm June 1 Morrow County Fair Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in the dormitory at the fairgrounds.
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Boardman Community Church bell rings on Easter Morning Easter Sunday morning the slumbering old church bell began to peal, calling residents of Boardman to worship. Mayor Chet Phillips did the honor as attendees of Boardman Community Church stood out on the church lawn and began the verbal chanting of the numerical count down to 9:55 a.m., at which time the historical bell began to resound once again. Cheers and applause accompanied the ten peals, The parishioners cheered and applauded when Boardman Mayor Chet Phillips which indicate the rang the historic church bell at Boardman Community Church on Easter Sunday. hour of worship. There is much history involving the bell, and hoisted the bell into place using After restoration on August 5, Mayor Chet Phillips gave a brief ropes and pulleys. Others who 2008, Harold Baker and Chet synopsis of that history to the at- were possibly involved were Ed Phillips re-hung the bell in front of tendees of the worship service Barlow, Guy Barlow and Seth the church in honor of a 71-year Russell. which followed. member’s 100th birthday. Hazel When the new church was built Miller, lifelong member and supBack in 1933 or 1934 the bell was installed in the newly-built bell in the new town of Boardman, the porter, will be 103 years of age this tower in the Community Church in bell was hung out front and became year. old town Boardman by Albert a regular Sunday morning call-toThe ringing of the bell this EasBaker and Leo Root. Using a team worship, until the wood structure ter was the first time for a number of horses, old “Dolly” and became unsafe and the bell was of years, and will be used for spe“Barney” and a wagon, the men removed. cial occasions in the future.
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Navy Showband to perform at Boardman Marina Park Deception Pass will be performing in Boardman on May 7th at 2:00 pm at the Boardman Marina park. Navy Band Northwest’s Showband, “Deception Pass,” performs throughout the Northwestern United States for a variety of concerts and events. Under the experienced leadership of
Musician Second Class Joel Thiesfeldt, the group performs in a number of different musical styles. Comprised of vocalists, a rhythm section, and a small horn section, the band’s repertoire includes rock, funk, soul, rhythm & blues, pop, and jazz, appealing to people of all ages and musical tastes.
8th Annual Jokers Ball winners director of North Morrow Commu- winners included: Marge Shankle; nity Foundation: Portland Spirit Eric Miller; Wendy Appleton Andrews; Rose and John Cruises; Banner Bank; Cottage Flowers; Port of Morrow; Panda Inn; Boardman Marina Park; Hermiston Quicky Lube; La Guadelupeana; Steve Doherty Family; Big 5 Sport Store; Longaberger Baskets; Boardman Select Market; Maryhill Winery; Bank of Eastern Ore g o n ; Boardman Health Mart Pharmacy & Hardware; Jump Start Java; Alive & Well; Kopacz LaVerne Gertler won a lamp N u r s e r y ; donated by Wilcox Furniture. Desert Lanes Hermiston; Sunrise Sebastian; Jerry Brazeale; Sarah Café; Picaso Pizza; Eakin; Karen Pettigrew; Dwena Daltoso Family; West; Jenny Chavez; Jim & Margie Charlie Karen Pettigrew; Or- Hollandsworth; egon Museum of Sci- Cluphney??; Kim Harper; Mindy ence and Industry; Binder; Pam Docken; Paul Beagle; Rineheart; Jane Wilcox Furniture; Carolyn Dwight and Kelleye Finch won the Starbucks; West Esterbloom; Paul Kieffer; Diane Maryhill Winery Tour and Tasting Party. Winds Nursery; Wolfe; Sue Russell; Wanda Dixon; Wildhorse Resort & and Michele Gaede. Mary Gressly Schools. For each ticket purchase, Casino; Silverwood Theme Park; Grose; Debbie Radie; and Lynn the buyer’s name was placed in a and North Morrow Community Prag each won $50.00 VISA cards donated by North Morrow Founprize drawing. The drawing was Foundation. Winning tickets were drawn by dation. held on April Fools Day, winners Much of the success of this did need not be present. More than Juli Gisi, manager of Boardman $1,800.00 was raised, enough for Branch Bank of Eastern Oregon, Joker’s Ball was due to the suptwo weeks of guest Artist In Resi- Dwight and Kelleye Finch won the port of Bank of Eastern Oregon; Maryhill Winery Tour and Tasting Banner Bank; and Oregon First dency education. The success of this fundraiser Party; and LaVerne Gertler was tick- Credit Union to sell and safeguard was due to the generosity of local led with his lamp donated by tickets until the drawing. And, speand regional organizations and in- Wilcox Furniture; James Gaede cial appreciation goes to Windy dividuals. “We applaud the gen- won Portland Spirit Cruise tickets; River Elementary Instructor Anna erosity of these donors” shared a Ken Brown won admission tickets Brown for outstanding efforts to to Silverwood Theme Park.. Other sell 30 tickets to the ball. ”No shirt, no shoes, No ballroom blues. Put on a grin, Stay home and Win!” was the procedure for those who purchased tickets for the 2011 Joker’s Ball. A wonderful time (in spirit only) was had by all. The Joker’s Ball annual fundraiser organized by the North Morrow Community Foundation benefits “Arts Impact Youth” programs in Boardman and Irrigon
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Boardman Quilt group has retreat Can anyone really “Sew a Quilt lunch meal. Some were engaged faster, as quilters knew how the In A Day?” Complete a quilt, not in sewing; others were engaged in pattern would turn out. The intensity was broken with made from a kit? In just one day? ripping out. Everyone used the The Boardman Quilt Group was up same pattern, a variation of one breaks for “nutritious” snacks and for the challenge, providing that found in the “Nine Patch Pizzazz more quick lessons from Instructor Mildred the sewers Baker. Memcould be rebers learned a leased from evnew pattern eryday life – no “Bent Block” phones or and had the doorbells ringopportunity ing, no food to use the new preparation repattern in a sponsibilities, Table Runor chauffer duner. The afties. A group ternoon conmember, Leona cluded with Douglas, ofsupper and a fered a facility “White Elwith plenty of ephant” exlight, cutting change of tables and quilting reenough electrilated tools cal outlets for 9 and fabrics. sewing maT h e chines, plus retreat conseveral irons. cluded at Boardman The Quilt Group who went on the retreat are: Back Row - Barbara noon on Quilt Group be- Henkle; Nancy Pace; Kathryn Sparks; Kathy Hyder. Front Row Wednesday. gan their first Leona Douglas, Barbara Hemnes, Mildred Baker and Carol Nine particiQuilt Retreat at Michael. pants: Leona 9 am, on a Monday morning in a vintage ranch Book.” In mid construction, some Douglas of Prosser; Nancy Pace of house high in Washington’s Horse found the fabric they brought Plymouth; Katherine Sparks, Heaven Hills. The remote setting “wasn’t quite right. The nearest Irrigon; Marge Shankle; Barbara was perfect- no cell phone cover- fabric shop was 30 miles round trip, Hemnes; Barbara Henkle, Kathy age. Distant views of Mt. Hood; so swapping and sharing of fabric Hyder, Carol Michael, and Mildred Mt. Adams; and Mt. St. Helens, as began. By some mysterious pro- Baker, Boardman accomplished well as the nearby wheat fields pro- cess, everything worked out per- their quilting goals; deepened vided a great location for a retreat, fectly. By Suppertime, the projects friendships and were filled with Members set up their portable sew- were shaping up. Some Quilters appreciation for time and energy ing machines, unpacked their se- had completed their quilt tops, oth- provided by all to create a wonderful retreat. lected fabrics, listened to directions ers were close to completion. Will there be another Boardman from Instructor Mildred Baker of The following Tuesday mornBoardman, and set to work. ing, quilters returned, and some Quilt Retreat? Who knows! Not a lot of non-quilting con- brought fabric to construct a sec- Quilters always have enough fabversation until the breaks and ond quilt of the same pattern, The ric in their closets to create another second quilt seemed to go much quilt or two.
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Friends of the Library. book/bake sale May 7th from 10am-12pm at the Boardman Library. We are also trying to recruit new folk to lend a hand. We are accepting book donations. We are in need of several more helping hands.
if you can donate books, baked goods or can help during the sale please call 541-481-238
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Tips from Gardening Friends Spring is definitely in full swing. If you have any doubt in your mind, just check out the birds in your yard! Males are busily gathering food to take to the nest so females and babies can chow down. And starlings (bless them) are busily gathering materials for their second or third family already. Fruit trees both bearing and ornamental are in full bloom. Be sure your bearing trees get plenty of organic matter and water over the roots to increase yield. Lawns are waking up, yellow dandelions blooming prettily against the lush green. I recommend removal by hand. If you can’t get the entire plant (root and all) use a small tool like a screwdriver. Remember...weeds are much harder to pull when the sun shines on them, so weed pulling should be done in the early morning before sunrise or on a very cloudy day. Or, pay the kids a penny a blossom for each flower they bring in. At least that will buy you some time until you can get to them and also stop seeds from spreading! Now is time for regular irrigation and spring feeding of lawns. Remember when mowing to never take more than one-third of the grass blade off and to sharpen mower blades for each ten hours of service to prevent chewing or tearing cuts to the lawn. Your lawn will desiccate if incorrect cuts are made. Remember, the definition of a weed is a plant growing in the wrong place. Hand weeding is a great way to exercise. And REAL gardeners don’t use Round-upŽ.
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Boardman Buzzzzzzzz
Diane Wolfe, CEO Farmer’s Market The Boardman Farmer’s Market will be held every other Monday beginning June 13 at the Boardman Marina Park. The dates coincide with the Music in the Parks presentations in Boardman. The Market will run from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Plan to come to the park, listen to the great music at Music in the Park and get some fresh produce for your meals at home. If you are interested in being a vendor please go to our web site www.boardmanfarmersmarket.com or call Diane at the chamber 541481-3014. 4th of July The committee has started work-
Community Members, The month of May has arrived, and I am still waiting for the spring weather. Although it looks like May 1 was a really nice day! But no yard work done at my house, as I was in Bend at the Ford Leadership Conference of Communities. One of these days I expect my neighbors will be knocking on my door asking if I am ever going to
do yard work! However the conference was definitely worth attending! Besides our Morrow County contingent there were people there from Walla Walla, Woodburn, Molalla, and Grants Pass. It was fun learning about the other communities and getting to know the people. Morrow County was well represented and I know we all brought home a lot of great
ideas. Our last session will be May 20 & 21 in Heppner. I certainly hope you all have plans to attend the Navy Band concert at the Boardman Marina Park on Saturday, May 7th. After the news this weekend of the successful mission of the Navy Seals in Pakistan this should be a wonderful tribute to our service men and women. And while you are in the
park be sure to enjoy the Cinco de Mayo festivities. It was so exciting to be able to attend the ground breaking for the new clinic. It will be such a nice addition to our community. I am certainly going to enjoy watching the building grow! Enjoy the month of May and we will talk to you again in June. Di
ing and we are planning a great Boardman Thunder. Watch for some exciting new changes! The committee is always working to improve the event and make it better for Boardman. If you want to help out you are more than welcome! Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 24 at noon at the Boardman Marina Park office. Vendor forms have been mailed out, so if you didn’t get one and are interested in being a vendor please give the chamber a call. We are so fortunate that Judy Scott has agreed to help us out and organize the vendors again this year. She does a wonderful job and I really appreciate it. Vendor fees are
$85 again this year, and remember the first ones to get your applications in get first choice as to where you want to set up. Fun Run Registration forms are ready to be sent out and are available at the Chamber office. Deanna Camp and Karen Kegler are heading up the Fun Run this year, so you know it will be better than ever! We really appreciate them stepping up and organizing this event for this year. Annual Awards Banquet The Annual Awards Committee will be meeting on Friday, May 13 to discuss the 2011 event and to determine what we want to happen with the 2012 Awards Program. If
you would like to attend that meeting, please let me know or if you have suggestions or ideas that you would like me to share with the committee please send them to me. We want to make this event the best we can for Boardman, to do that we need your input. We appreciate any thoughts or ideas that you would like to share with us. Navy Band Boardman will have a great opportunity on Saturday, May 7! The Navy Showband “Deception Pass” will be playing at the Boardman Marina during Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Their first set will begin at 2:00 pm and the second set about 3:00 or 3:15. This is something you
won’t want to miss, so even if it means bringing your umbrella along, please come hear this great band and help us honor our service men and women. We want them to know that Boardman appreciates them coming to our community.
BEO Bancorp reports 1st quarter earnings BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced 1st quarter 2011 consolidated net income of $501,000, or $0.54 per share, compared to $444,000, or $0.49 per share for first quarter 2010. Total assets were $249.7 million, up 4.7% year over year. Net loans of $191.1 million were up 9.0% from the same period in 2010, while deposits were at $221.2 million, up 7.2% year over year. “Our first quarter results come on the heels of a strong 2010. We are pleased that our efforts to control expenses and tackle remaining problem assets are paying off in the form of good earnings,” said president and CEO, Jeff Bailey. Chief Financial Officer, Mark Lemmon said, “Return on Average Assets is 0.80% and Return on Average Equity is 12.60% compared to 0.74% and 11.96%, respectively, year over year.” Lemmon went on to say, “We are able to leverage a low cost of funds and decent core earnings into profits.” Chief Operations Officer, Gary Propheter said, “We continue to be impressed with our growth of deposits. Even in this low rate environment we see strong growth. We attribute this to the excellent customer service provided by our experienced banking staff and the confidence our customers have in the safety and soundness of our bank.”
“The strength in the farm economy continues to bode well for our agricultural loan portfolio. The lasting effects of the housing crisis are waning and our non-performing assets are at a much more manageable level than a year ago,” said EVP and Chief Credit OfCEO Jeff Bailey ficer, E. George Koffler. “Sustained profitability and continuing to work through the remnants of the sluggish economy will be keys to our ongoing success in 2011. Bank of Eastern Oregon has strong capital as well as liquidity and we are looking for good opportunities to make loans in our footprint,” concluded Bailey. For further information on the company or to access internet banking, please visit their website at http://www.beobank.com.
Enjoy International Migration Bird Day in LaGrande Ladd Marsh Birdathon, at the Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, La Grande Date: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 13, 14 & 15, 2011 Cost: FREE Contact: Cathy Nowak (541) 9634954, cathy.nowak@state.or.us A unique, non-competitive birding opportunity for all ages. Whether you are a novice or an experienced bird watcher, you’ll find much to enjoy at the Ladd Marsh Birdathon.Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area Bird List. On Saturday experienced birders will staff several birding stations offering assistance in finding and identifying birds and to provide information about area birds and bird watching. Commemorating International Migratory Bird Day, this event is scheduled during the height of spring migration and nesting in the Grande Ronde Valley. Few, if
any, places in Union County have a more diverse bird population than Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area. More than 200 species of birds either visit or live on the wildlife area. Only on this weekend will birders have the opportunity to explore places on the wildlife area generally closed to the public. Optional guided field trips sponsored by The Friends of Ladd Marsh are offered on Sunday. There is a $10 fee to participate in the field trips and early registration is recommended as space is limited. To Register Participants will register at the event For more information: http:// www.dfw.state.or.us/odfw_outdoors/ workshops/ladd_marsh_birdathon.asp
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Promote your event with the Boardman Chamber The Boardman Chamber wants to make sure your event is promoted by the chamber through our communications with our members and community and through our web site. Please don’t assume we know all about your event!!! Give Sue or Diane a call to make sure we are
promoting it correctly. You also need to check out our website to make sure your event is listed on the community calendar. You can input the information yourself at www.boardmanchamber.org/ or just give Sue a call and she will be glad to get it on the web site for you. Help us promote your event.
Resurrection celebrated for Easter Sunday Boardman residents gave an hour of their Easter holiday on Sunday, April 24th at 2:00 pm by loading up the family and attending the community-wide Resurrection Celebration. Mayor Chet Phillips welcomed the townspeople. There were smiles, handshakes and hugs as the attendee’s greeted one another. Various churches were represented. Pastor Paul Berthalot of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church presided over the occasion. Special music was provided by the Spanish Choir of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church, Steve Cox, a local resident, and the Sam Boardman Elementary School Children’s Choir, directed by teacher, Wendy Andrews. Local pastors officiating were: Rev. Joel Chavez, Rev. Paul Berthalot, Rev. Magdalena Flores, Rev. Luis Rosales, Rev. Ron Thomas, and the Rev. Eduardo
SBE Children’ s Choir sang at the Easter Sunday service. Nebelung. English and Spanish voices together in song, joyfully proclaimed “HE LIVES” as the service was ending. What a great opportunity for community bonding to take place as this coming-together of the vari-
ous churches and different races and cultures of people, who all shared one thing in common; the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May Boardman be blessed and flourish as we seek fellowship with our friends and neighbors in Christian love.
Firefighters plan July BBQ contest Boardman Firefighter Association & Fire Corps announce release of applications May 16th to the 2nd Annual Scorchin’ Summer Rib Cook Off. The Contest is open to all interested parties not just amateurs. Boardman City Park will be staked out for 20 teams to vie for 1st, 2nd & 3rd awards for barbecued, smoked, or sauced pork ribs. The standard entry fee is
$80.00 per team which includes four racks of ribs. An additional two racks may be requested with a $100.00 submission. All proceeds support specialized training and supplies of fire district volunteers and community public education and safety awareness materials. Beginning at 7:00 am Saturday, July 2, 2011 the air will be filled with mouth watering aromas and neighborly razzing until judging at 2:30
pm. Once the smeared ballots are counted, awards will be announced. Sign up to test your favorite method of scorchin’ ribs against the inaugural winners. Come down to the City Park to enter your vote for “People’s Choice” on July 2nd. For more information contact Firefighter Tim Paquin at 541-481-3473 or stop by 300 SW Wilson Lane for an entry packet May 16th.
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Coming Soon ~SAGE CENTER Sustainable AGriculture and Energy An interactive visitor center showcasing the region’s industries and resources that will enhance the Boardman area with 10,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, as well as additional amenities, including outdoor exhibits and playground, a gift shop, and a fully equipped theater for the community and business groups.
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Tillicum Club Easter Egg Hunt was held at Marina Park
Back Row L-R: Miranda Taylor, Emily Cornelius, Kyla Dyer, Gabrielle Ganvoa, and Abram Hernandez. Front Row L-R: Emily and Katelyn Taylor all dressed up to help at the Annual Tillicum Club Easter Egg hunt. The Easter Bunny, clowns and chipmunks always make the event fun for all the children who hunt the eggs. The Tillicum Club annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Boardman Marina Park was a huge succesas! A big thank you goes out to all those who participated with getting all the eggs hidden beforehand, to the Easter Bunny, clowns and chipmunks, to Julie Gisi for the fantastic painted faces, to Kiwanis for their continued time spent helping with the event, to Blaine Ganvoa for the sound system, and to the Parks & Recreation for a clean marina park! Aside from lots of eggs filled with candy & prizes, two kids in
each age catagory were lucky enough to find the 8 “prize eggs” hidden, which meant receiving a large Easter Basket filled with special prizes! The winners were as follows: Babies to 3 years old— Hunter Wilson and Adrian Lupez; 4 years old to Kindergarten— Roberto Lopez and Daisy Zabala; 1st & 2nd grade—Roberto Calexto and (? he ran off with excitement!); 3rd & 4th grade— Megan Gilbertson and Alondra Caldera. Tillicum wants to thank all individuals who supported this year’s event to help make it a fun time for the kids in our community!
Seth Reeve 3 years old, Madison Brost 3 years old, Owen Easley 4 years old, and Joyziah Williams 4 years old all waited patiently for the sound of the horn to signal the start of big Easter Egg Hunt. Pictured Right - Three year old Hunter Wilson found the golden egg and was awarded a big basket full of goodies.
15-month old Cooper Prag wasn’t sure about all this!
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Four year old Andrew Kosholp had his face painted by Tillicum member Julie Gisi.
Seven month old Tyana Payan was just happy to eat her chocolate eggs.
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Joker’s Ball helped fund WRE Artist Windy River Elementary Staff selected Watercolor artist Bill Lewis of Bend, for a two week Residency. Bill has been a professional artist for over 30 years, with primary medium in pencil drawing, ink, watercolor, stained glass, clay and oils. He just retired from teaching 20 years in John Day, at Grant Union High School. His Philosophy is to transmit his love of art to others. His goals for stu-
dents is that they: know how art is a part of their lives; have an appreciation of all arts; and understand the joy of working with their hands to complete an art project. In addition to learning about watercolor paints and tools, his teaching helps build skills in: Math, Music, Science, and Social Studies.
Funding for the residency comes from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA); Donations to Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council; and Proceeds from the Annual Joker’s Ball Fundraiser sponsored by North Morrow Community Foundation. There is no cost to Windy River students. Staff provided housing for Mr. Lewis during his residency.
Music in the Parks 2011 Boardman & Irrigon Marina Parks Sponsored by North Morrow Community Foundation, Irrigon Watermelon Festival and MP5
Funded by Morrow County Unified Recreation District and Portland General Electric
Concerts Begin at 7 PM Monday, June 13
Boardman Marina Park
Frank Carlson
Monday, June 20
Irrigon Marina Park
Bluezettes
Monday, June 27
Boardman Marina Park
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Artist in Residence Bill Lewis of Bend instructs WRE students (Left to right) Veronica Rodriguez, Laura Lopez, and Emily Sepulveda on attaching the stems to the flowers they painted.
Donkey Basketball May 7th - 2:00 pm SBE Staff vs. Umatilla Panthers For more info call: 541/720-1945
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CRCHS receives grant from ConAgra Foundation Boardman OR--Columbia River Community Health Services and the “Investing in Boardman’s Healthy Future” Capital Campaign have received a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 from the ConAgra Foundation. The ConAgra Foundation grant will be used to support the construction of a new health clinic in the Boardman community, which serves as many as 12,000 visits per year. Columbia River Community Health Services, a nonprofit organization, is the only medical facil-
ity in Boardman and provides up to 30 percent charity care each year. “In order to continue to offer quality health care to the Boardman and North Morrow communities, a new facility must be built,” said Mindy Binder, Executive Director of the clinic. “This gift from the ConAgra Foundation is wonderful news and brings the new clinic that much closer to reality.” Currently, Columbia River Community Health Services is housed in a 5,000 square foot building that can no longer expand with the ex-
isting footprint. The new facility will be 15,000 square feet when it is completed in early summer of 2012. The capital campaign’s goal is to raise $4,723,800.00 in cash pledges and in-kind contributions; to date the campaign has secured $3,500,687.00. Director Binder reminds everyone that commemorative bricks are still available for purchase and it could be your contribution that completes fund raising for the new clinic facility. Contact Mindy to make your donation. 541/481-7212.
Boardman plans assessment of police department The Boardman City Council wants more information before deciding the direction of law enforcement for the City. Last month the City Council hosted a Town Hall meeting to get the public’s input on what the community wants from its local law enforcement, is 24/7 coverage important, is a quick response important for law enforcement, does the community want dedicated officers that patrol the City, and whether the City should contract for law enforcement services with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Department or retain its own police department. Overwhelmingly the public encouraged the Council to retain the City’s police department.
At the April 5th City Council meeting, Councilor Ed Glenn proposed a resolution to pursue contracting with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Department; the resolution was not approved by a vote of 5-1. Instead, the Council has instructed the City Manager to schedule an assessment of its police department by the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police. The assessment team is made up of chiefs of police departments from around the State of Oregon. They will interview the officers and City staff, and may contact members of the community during the assessment to determine the law enforcement needs for Boardman. They will then make recommendations to the Council based on their assess-
ment. The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police also offer a service to assist the City in finding a replacement police chief. Currently Loren Dieter is serving as Interim Chief. In other City business, the Council appointed David Gray and Bill Hancock to the Planning Commission, renewed a contract with Boy Scout Troop 602 for flag display services, ratified the police union contract, and made an Arbor Day Proclamation. The Council also amended two Development Incentives Resolutions regarding system development charges and a commercial water rate reduction, making the expiration date on all of the City’s Development Incentives to July 1, 2011.
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Asthma in Infants Few things are as unsettling as a sick baby, struggling to breathe - especially when it’s yours! And, figuring out the source of the problem can be a bit of a puzzle, particularly if your infant has asthma. That’s because asthma in infants can have many faces. Babies with asthma often have sudden, severe wheezing and trouble breathing, just as older children do. But asthma in infants may also show up as chronic coughing, noisy breathing, or “chest colds.” Asthma is a chronic lung disease. It makes the airways swell, tighten and produce too much mucus. Severe asthma attacks can require a trip to the emergency room. And, uncontrolled asthma can damage the lungs over time. So, this is not something to ignore. If your baby has unexplained respiratory symptoms, stay alert and in communication with the pediatrician. Be prepared to tell the doctor how and when symptoms get worse. This can help rule out problems and confirm a diagnosis of asthma. If anti-asthma medications relieve any wheezing and coughing, the diagnosis is pretty clear. But in some cases, other asthma mimics need to be ruled out. These include viral infections or congenital conditions or diseases such as cystic fibrosis. If it turns out your baby does have asthma, you may be wondering what caused it and what to do next! Although no one really knows the cause, your genes may play a role. Other factors may also come into play. Some doctors thing breastfeeding the first year can help prevent asthma, but the evidence doesn’t yet support this. Keeping your baby away from common asthma triggers such as cigarette smoke, aerosol sprays, pet dander, and dust mites may lessen symptoms of asthma. If you suspect a certain food is causing an allergic reaction, this could also trigger asthma. Remove the food from your baby’s diet, and then reintroduce it, to see what happens. However, it’s hard to do very much about other common triggers, such as crying, respiratory infections, and weather changes. Prescription anti-inflammatory medications are the other mainstay of asthma treatment for infants. Your baby may need a combination of different types of medications. Be clear about whether you should give medication continuously or only when symptoms appear. A nebulizer uses forces air to send out a mist of medication that your baby can breathe through a mask. Don’t be alarmed if it takes a little while for your baby to get used to this. If your child is a toddler, it may be possible to use an inhaler with a spacer (a small tube). Are you concerned about trying these medications in such a small child? Remember that, along with your child’s pediatrician, I can help guide you in their safe and effective use. But whatever you do, don’t put off seeking care - even if you think your child may “outgrow” this problem. Some kids’ asthma does get better with time, but the best results come with adequate treatment.
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Fiction:Fiction: Library column Save Me – Lisa Scottoline The Sixth Man – David Baldacci sponsored by: Eve – Iris Johansen Chasing Fire – Nora Roberts Dead By Midnight – Carolyn Hart Hellhole – Brian Herbert Guilt By Association – Marcia Clark The Daughter’s Walk – Jane Kirkpatrick The Land of Painted Caves – Jean Auel The Fifth Witness – Michael Connelly All the Time in the World – E.L. Doctorow Spiral – Paul McEuen Say Her Name – Francisco Goldman Devious – Lisa Jackson Altar of Bones – Philip Carter Cold Wind – C.J. Box Night Road – Kristin Hannah Threshold – Jeremy Robinson 44 Charles Street – Danielle Steel Live Wire – Harlan Coben Phantom Evil – Heather Graham Drawing Conclusions – Donna Leon On Borrowed Time – David Rosenfelt Treachery in Death – J.D. Robb The Illusion of Murder – Carol McCleary One Was a Soldier – Julia Spencer-Fleming The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party – Alexander McCall Smith Drawing Conclusions: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery – Donna Leon A Lesson in Secrets: A Maisie Dobbs Novel – Jacqueline Winspear Mystery: An Alex Delaware Novel – Jonathan Kellerman Non-Fiction The Civil War: The First Year Told by Those Who Lived It Raising a Self-Disciplined Child: Help Your Child Become More Responsible, Confident, and Resilient – Robert B. Brooks All My Life: A Memoir – Susan Lucci Inside WikiLeaks: My Time With Julian Assange at the World’s Most Dangerous Website – Daniel Domscheit-Berg Starving the South: How the North Won the Civil War – Andrew F. Smith In the Blink of an Eye: Dale, Daytona and the Day that Changed Everything – Michael Waltrip Bossypants – Tina Fey The Beginner’s Guide to Edible Herbs – V.G. Smith How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid – Joseph A. Califano Jr. The Handy Science Answer Book The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer – Siddhartha Mukherjee The Pruning Answer Book – Lewis Hill The Science of Drinking: How Alcohol Affects Your Body and Mind – Amitava Dasgupta
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Heppner High School hosts annual High School Math Competition By: Troy Morgan Heppner High school hosted their first annual High School math competition. There were seven schools in attendance: Dufur, Echo, Heppner, Ione, Irrigon, Riverside and Sherman. The team competition consisted of four students in each classification. Algebra 1 Team Winners 1 st Irrigon, 2 nd Riverside, 3 rd Sherman. Placers, 1 st Kyle Fazendin, Irrigon; 2nd Jon, Dufur, 3rd Joe Schmidt, Heppner Geometry Team Winners 1st Heppner, 2nd Sherman, 3rd Echo Placers: 1st Micha Hintz, Heppner, 2nd Blake Evans, Sherman, 3rd Gus Perterson, Ione Algebra 2 Team Winners 1st Heppner, 2nd Dufur, 3rd Ione Placers: 1st Romana Paftkova, Heppner, 2nd Felicia Lara, Echo, 3rd Riley Brown, Sherman Pre-Calculus Team Winners
The Irrigon team winners Alaura Strys, Jeff Patton and Kyle Fazendin show off in the number one spot at the Heppner High School Math Competition. Not pictured Melanie Nave . 1st Heppner, 2nd Echo, 3rd Dufur Placers: 1st Kirsten McCallum, Echo 2nd Maroucha Veerman, Heppner 3rd Mic Dabulskis, Sherman Calculus Team Winners
1st Riverside, 2nd Sherman, 3rd Heppner. Placers: 1st Brigham Hansen, Riverside, 2nd Bryce from places unknown, 3rd Austin Evans, Sherman.
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Kiwanis Club continues active Boardman community service The Kiwanis Club of Boardman had the opportunity to present a special gift to a local girl on April 25. Barb Orwick, Developmental Disabilities Program Manager for Community Counseling Solutions had a young client that needed assistance with turning pages in her reading books. Barb contacted the Kiwanis Club in Boardman and asked if they could help by providing a “Nook Book” for her client. The club decided to purchase the Nook Book and help with the request. Past President Joe Taylor volunteered for this project and purchased the Nook Book for the club and while working with Barb Orwick organized a presentation of the Nook Book to the local girl. On April 26, Taylor and club members Diane Wolfe, Pam Docken, Mindy Binder, Rhonda Hamby, and Jane Pope presented Cari Barton, a student at Riverside Jr/Sr high school with the Nook Book. Cari was thrilled with the book as was her mother Brooke Barton. Cari’s mother Brooke, pointed out that the Nook Book would allow Cari to just push a button to turn the page without her having to physically turn each page. She can also easily change the font size. The Nook Book gives Cari the opportunity to read any time she wants to, as well as the ability to download books off the internet. The Kiwanis Club of Boardman was very proud to be able to present this gift to Cari.
April 25 the Boardman Kiwanis Club presented Cari Barton with her very own Nook Book. L-R Kiwanis Menbers, Mindy Binder, Pam Docken, Rhonda Hamby, Diane Wolf, Joe Taylor and Barb Orwick, Developmental Disabilities Program.
Pictured L-R are Margie Hollandsworth, who completes each blanket by sewing on a Boardman Kiwanis logo and husband Jim Hollandsworth, President of the Boardman Kiwanis.
Blanket Program On April 25 the Boardman Kiwanis gathered at the Senior Center to make blankets for Department of Human Services. DHS gives the blankets to kids placed out of their home, emergencies such as auto accidents and fires in our area. Five members showed up to cut and tie the blankets and sew on the Boardman Kiwanis logo. Pizza and a drink were provided by Jim
sponsoring the Riverside HS Key Club Installation Ceremony April 28. Planned events for May include: the Irrigon Key Club will be honored during a “Knight of Excellence” May 23 and will conduct their installation at that time. The Kiwanis Club of Boardman is planning to award three $1,000 scholarships; one each to Riverside, Irrigon and the Alternative School.
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and Margie Hollandsworth. The members had started out to make ten blankets but with only five members present decided to make half and gather again to complete the rest. The Boardman Kiwanis is very active in the Irrigon and Boardman communities. Other April events were donating $50 to both Irrigon and Boardman for Easter, bundling wood to sell at Boardman Park and
The club is working with the Lt. Governor, Mike Duffy, to start a new Kiwanis Club in Heppner. Nothing substancial to report on yet, but it’s in the plans. The Boardman Kiwanis meet for breakfast each month at 6:30 am at the River Lodge and Grill on the first and third Thursdays. Anyone who is interested can take a look at The Boardman Kiwanis website at: www.boardmankiwanis.org.
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BRFPD honors Station 7 Local teen wins All American his five partners volunteer to give back to the community and help people. Tim’s challenge is want for another pair of hands on-scene and in training. The crew is looking forward to the completion of an unmanned station at Highway 207 junction funded in part from tippage fees and SIP windmill funds. Having one place to house the growing L-R Fire Chief Marc Rogelstad; Station 7 number of fire trucks (3) available to the firefighters Eddie Robertson, Jared Mader-Rust area will Thompson, Tim Rust, Darrell Emmel, assist with an orderly Sheryl Thompson. response to an emerButtercreek Highway. He says, “It gency. Rust recalls looking out at all started when Heppner FireDept. the group last December as his asked to park an older fire truck on name was announced as Firefighter our place.” Thus began his unpaid of the Year by Chief Rogelstad. “There were more qualified assistance with the fire service. Within the first week of the ar- firefighters at the banquet. I know rangement, Station 7 crew was con- others that are more deserving than tacted via cell phone to assist with I. I just have more time to attend a fully engulfed house fire and later meetings. I am proud to say that a grass fire. Over time, the group when a page goes out ALL of them has become more organized. show up. Station 7 has a 100% Firefighters are now alerted directly volunteer response. I am proud of from dispatch by pagers. Tim and them.” By Suzanne Gray Tim Rust is married with college aged children and works family land at the southern border of Umatilla Morrow counties along
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Thursday 5/5 4:00PM Coed Varsity Tennis @ McLoughlin Union High School Friday 5/6 11:00AM Coed Junior High Track @ UMMSAA Championship meet (Umatilla) 1:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Umatilla High School 3:30PM Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Umatilla High School Saturday 5/7 9:00AM Coed Varsity Tennis @ Helix Invite (Pendleton) 11:00AM Coed Varsity Track vs. Columbia River Invite (Riverside) Monday 5/9 7:00PM District Tennis Meeting Tuesday 5/10 3:00PM Coed Varsity Tennis @ Umatilla High School Friday 5/13 TBA Coed Varsity Tennis @ District (Tri-City) TBA Coed Varsity Track @ District Track (Vale) 1:00PM Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Vale (DH) 1:00PM Girls Varsity Softball vs. Vale (DH) Saturday 5/14 TBA Coed Varsity Tennis @ District (Tri-City) TBA Coed Varsity Track @ District Track (Vale) Thursday 5/19 TBA Coed Varsity Tennis @ State Finals Friday 5/20 TBA Coed Varsity Tennis @ State Finals TBA Coed Varsity Track @ State Track (Monmouth) Saturday 5/21 TBA Coed Varsity Tennis @ State Finals TBA Coed Varsity Track @ State Track (Monmouth) Wednesday 5/25 TBA Boys Varsity Baseball vs. (1st round state) TBA Girls Varsity Softball vs. (1st round state) Friday 5/27 TBA Boys Varsity Baseball @ Quarter Finals TBA Girls Varsity Softball @ Quarter Finals Tuesday 5/31 TBA Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Semi-Finals TBA Girls Varsity Softball vs. Semi-Finals http://www.highschoolsports.net/school/Riverside-High-School-Boardman-OR/
Local wrestler, Hans Rockwell, recently had the opportunity to compete for the Oregon Middle School National Dual team, that competed over spring break in Danville, Illinois. The team was made up of wrestlers from all over the state of Oregon. The team spent Tuesday training at Oregon State and then flew out on Wednesday for Chicago. On Thursday and Friday, the team got to work out at the University of Illinois. The team competed on Saturday and Sunday against some of the nations best middle school teams from Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico and Nebraska. The team had wins over Texas, Kentucky and Indiana to put them in the top 8, where they ended up tied for 7th with the other Oregon team. Both teams received a team trophy. Hans competed in the 95lb weight class where he had 2 pins
Hans Rockwell pinning his Kentucky opponent in the first round. on the weekend and finished as an All-American for his team. Hans’ pin against Team Kentucky, secured the team win and guaranteed Team OR would place in the top 8. Hans would like to thank all the people that helped sponsor his trip:
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Zone change approved for new medical clinic The Boardman City Council adopted an Ordinance approving a zone change to accommodate the construction of Columbia River Community Health Services new clinic. The property the new clinic will be located on was dual-zoned, a portion in Multi-Family Sub-District and a portion in the Commercial District, along Willowfork Drive. It was the recommendation of the Boardman Planning Commis-
sion to change 1.08 acres to Commercial which amends the City of Boardman Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Maps. There will be a twenty-one day appeal period on this decision. In other City business, the Council heard an annual update on tourism from the Boardman Chamber of Commerce, they approved an increase in the City’s contract with the Boardman Park & Recre-
ation District for maintenance of the City’s park areas, and they approved an easement to Umatilla Electric to run overhead power lines near the City wastewater treatment facility. The next meeting of the Boardman City Council will be Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Boardman City Hall Council and will begin at 7pm.
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Letters to the Editor If it’s not broken don’t fix it Here in Morrow County, we are fortunate to have the Port of Morrow as our economic development leader. Through the last decade or so, the Port of Morrow has been very successful in promoting economic expansion and family wage jobs in Morrow County. I would even go as far as to say that the Port of Morrow has been the most successful port in the entire state of Oregon. The average wage in Morrow County ranks fifth highest among all counties in the state, and highest in Eastern Oregon. The Port of Morrow has done this primarily without local tax dollars. In this year’s proposed budget of $25 million the Port of Morrow collects $104 thousand in property taxes. This year, there are two long term commissioners for the Port of Morrow up for reelection, Larry Lindsey and Marvin Padberg. Over the years these two men have donated countless hours of their time at meetings representing all Morrow County residents. Through their hard work and effort as well as the hard work and effort of the employees of the Port of Morrow we have a hugely successful port. They deserve by their efforts and results of their efforts to be reelected. I would urge all of you to join me in casting my vote to reelect Larry Lindsey and Marvin Padberg for another four year term. After all, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Vern Russell Boardman, Oregon
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Irrigon man runs for Port Ballots have been sent out and the people of Irrigon have an important choice to make. For years the Irrigon community has not had representation on the Port of Morrow. Consequently the Port of Morrow has not paid much attention to the interests of Irrigon citizens. The Port has expanded their wastewater distribution system further and further east toward Irrigon without addressing the odor problem. Finally, through much effort on our part, the Port of Morrow has modified their applications to minimize odor problems. The Port has also not paid attention to the interest of the Irrigon community in the Umatilla Army Depot for economic growth. Now the people of Irrigon have a choice to have representation on the Commission or leave it to the people who ignored Irrigon in the first place. I am running against Marvin Padberg
for Port of Morrow Commissioner and Kelly Kraft is running against Larry Lindsay. The people of Irrigon will not get another chance to send the Port of Morrow a message that Irrigon wants to be heard and represented for another two years. My hope is that the people of Irrigon will exercise their political muscle and vote for the two people who will speak up for Irrigon’s interests. Please vote for Gerald (Jerry) Breazeale and Kelly Kraft for Port of Morrow Commissioners. Your vote will indicate to the Port of Morrow that Irrigon is politically active and can make a real difference in how Irrigon is treated by the Port. Thank you for your vote of support for Irrigon! Jerry Breazeale, Irrigon
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THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox June 1, 2011. Deadline for advertising and story ideas is Monday, May 23rd. Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 Fax: 481-9200 E-mail: lprag@centurytel.net If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available and that help is FREE of charge. If YOU have a family member who suffers from gambling addiction, YOU can also receive FREE treatment even if the gambler is not receiving treatment. If you are a resident of Morrow County and you wish to take advantage of the services above or desire more information, please call any of the following numbers to set up a LOCAL appointment or just to talk: Bobby Harris @541-676-9925 or 541-2560175 Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) @ 541-676-9161 or 541-481-2911 or 1-877-695-4648 (1-888-MYLIMIT) DOG AGILITY EXHIBITION, come watch the fun! May 22nd 1:00PM – 3:00PM at Boardman City Park, W. Park Ave - located behind the Post Office. Agility Classes starting Soon. For information and sign up call: 541-5711360 or email mimm@centurytel.net
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Tuesday May 24 Swedish Meatballs Buttered Noodles Buttered Carrots Bread Watergate Salad Tuesday May 31 Tuna Noodle Casserole Broccoli Puff Tossed Salad Rolls Fruit Cobbler
Thursday May 19 Birthday Dinner Oven Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes Peas Green Goddess Salad Rolls Cake & Ice Cream Thursday May 26 Shepherd’s Pie Spinach Fruit Salad Muffins Strawberry Pretzel
CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT Truck Driver CDL – Boardman, OR Local Class A licensed, min 1 year exp. Full time or Part Time.Wages DOE, EOE. Inquiries:contact@boardmanfoods.com or apply at the Hermiston Employment Office. Express Employment Professionals Food Processing Mechanic $14.00/Hour, Boardman Drug Screen, Full Time www.expresspros.com 541-567-1123 Express Employment Professionals Trim Line, Boardman, $9.00 Day Shift, Drug Screen High School Diploma/GED Communicate in English www.expresspros.com 541-567-1123 Express Employment Professionals Heavy Duty Equipment Operator Boardman, $12.05, Days Drug Screen www.expresspros.com 541-567-1123 Express Employment Professionals CDL-A Driver, $13.00/Hour, Full Time Local Haul, Driving Record, Medical Card, Drug Screen www.expresspros.com 541-567-1123 Express Employment Professionals General Labor, Boardman, Hermiston $9.00-10.00/Hour, Variety of Shifts Background Check, Drug Screen www.expresspros.com 541-567-1123
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 new Senior Center building , 100 Tatone St., next to City Hall. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Morrow County Health District Home Health. $20 charge.
HOUSE FOR RENT ROOM FOR RENT to share my home, Washer, Dryer, DSL, Direct T.V. Call 541922-2495.
FOR SALE JAZZY POWER CHAIR Excellent Condition, New Batteries. If interested call 541-481-4321
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Bike Rodeo May 21 at Boardman Marina Park Spring is upon us, this brings our youth out to enjoy the longer days and spring weather. While enjoying spring our youth will ride their bikes, skateboards, scooters and inline skates. Remember for safety to always wear a helmet and if you are under the age of sixteen it is the law. If there are youth that do not have helmets they can stop by the Boardman Police Department or contact an officer and we
have a limited number of helmets available. We will be glad to fit the helmet. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind the citizens of the safety issues with dark tinted windows. They make it difficult to see traffic or other moving objects approaching from the sides of the vehicle, especially at night. For these reasons the state of Oregon does restrict the tint materials that
can be placed on vehicle windows. Generally windows must have total light transmittance of thirty five percent. If you stop by the Boardman Police Department or contact an officer we can explain the statute and also check your window to see if they are with in the legal limits. If you have any question or concerns please feel free to call or stop by the Boardman Police Department.
For those looking for a fast breakfast We now offer express continental breakfast Served Monday窶認riday 6 AM- 1030 AM Saturday and Sunday 7AM-1030AM FOR RENT Construction workers looking for rooms to rent, call 481-7460 or 541/300-0837. Nice and clean, in the country, two miles from Boardman.
Port Commissioners The Port of Morrow has had great success for the last 15 years. Reward the current incumbents
Marvin Padberg
Larry Lindsey
by RE-ELECTING them for another four years Paid for by Marvin Padberg and Larry Lindsey
Our Annual Mothers Day Buffet May 8th Served 11AM-3PM Reservations Strongly Encouraged 541-481-6800 EXT 416
Carved Prime Rib-Carved Glazed Ham-SalmonAssorted Salads and Desserts
To make reservations please log on or call the River lodge and Grill at
gm@riverlodgeandgrill.com 541-481-6800