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Rec Center to break ground May 12th!
The above rendering, provided by Robertson-Sherwood Architects, shows the proposed Boardman Recreation Center as viewed from the southwest. See Page 10 for additional views. Photo contributed
You’re Invited! Please join us for our Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Boardman Recreation Center Thursday, May 12th - 2:00 pm The location is on Olsen Road near the SAGE Center
SEE YOU THEN! Boardman Park & Recreation District Board of Directors & Staff
May 12th, 2:00 pm will bring a chapter of the story about Boardman wishing for an indoor pool and other recreation facilities to an end, with the chapter of the construction just beginning. For over 20 years, residents have pined for these facilities. The passage of a $12.390 million general obligation bond last year is bringing this dream to fruition. Boardman Park & Recreation District is the entity that is building the structure and will run the recreation center when it is complete. “What’s taken us so long to get going on the construction?” asked Board Chair Karen Pettigrew. “We really had no knowledge of what we were undertaking; we’re a volunteer board, we thought we’d just hire a contractor and start building, but we had a lot to learn
about being a public agency and what is required.” The general obligation bonds were sold September 15, 2015, but Pettigrew says that a lot of legalese was required by the state and many lawyers were needed. Then there are requirements about postings when you’re looking for architects, construction managers, engineers and contractors. The volunteer board of directors, which consists of Ray Michael, Krista Price, Kathy Moore, Blair Purcell and Pettigrew, has been meeting at least once each week to make this process happen. They continue to work on budgeting - how they will afford the operating of this structure, which is over 40,000 square feet, when it is finally built. The District is hopeful that a large, local company will want to
make a donation for “naming rights” to the building, which would help with the budgeting process. The board has been mindful to include the amenities the public said they wanted, way back in all the public meetings that were held. In order to include everything on their wish list, the board decided to go with a less expensive exterior, a metal building (Butler, a wellknown manufacturer) rather than concrete, brick or block. “We’re not building an edifice, we’re building a structure that holds lots of amenities inside,” they stated. The recreation center is being constructed near the SAGE Center, and will complete a campus when Blue Mt. Community College and the Early Learning Center are constructed, also within the next year.
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Community Calendar May 2016 7 Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center @ 7:30 to 10:30 am 9 Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Monday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. 10 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall 11 Boardman Park & Rec. District construction Meeting (each Wednes.) @ City Hall - 1:30 pm 12 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Storyhour (Thursdays) Oregon Trail Library, Boardman @12:30 pm Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm at 300 SW Wilson Lane 17 Tillicum Club meets the (3rd Tuesday of each month) @ 7:00 pm 18 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Riverfront Center Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm 19 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (3rd Thursday of each month) at the River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am 21 Greefield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 24 Boardman Park & Rec. District Meeting @ Park Office - 6 pm
June 2016 3 City Council Meeting – 7pm – City Hall 5 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am)
Morrow County School District Math Contest Third through Eighth graders vie in math competition Morrow County School District participation while the top ten per- School District Talented and Gifted held its annual District Math Con- formers in each grade received spe- (TAG) Coordinators from each test on Thursday, April 13 th at cific placing ribbons. First place building. Although not all stuHeppner Elementary School. The winners will all receive an engraved dents participating were identified TAG students, the contest was detop six students from grades three plaque. The District Math Contest was signed to recognize academic through eight competed amongst each other to take a rigorous fifty- put on by the Morrow County achievement of all students. For more inforquestion mulmation on the tiple choice test designed District Math Contest, or on specifically for Morrow County advanced School District’s math students. Talented and The exam covGifted Program, ered a wide arplease contact ray of mathG e o r g e ematical conMendoza, Assiscepts such as tant Superintenmeasurement, dent, or visit algebra, data their website at interpretation, numeration, http:// and geometry. www. All students morrow.k12.or.us/ received a ribcurriculum and bon for their click on the tale L-R: Morrow County School District Math Contest Winners nted and gifted th Irrigon Junior High Jessica Cain 8 grade link. Jackson Lehman 7th grade Heppner Junior High Photo contributed Roen Waite 6th Grade Heppner Elementary Windy River Elementary Caden Szasz 5th Grade Caden George 4th Grade Heppner Elementary Caelyn Pullen 3rd Grade A. C. Houghton Elementary
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2016 EO Walk MS a success
Forty-seven people turned out for this year’s EO Walk MS, which organizers hailed as a success. –Photo by Dave Sykes
Super Saturdays Super Saturday programs are for youth in Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Children in K-2 should have an adult present with them for the program. Starting at 11am, the hour long program will include hands on activities that incorporate the different weekly themes. Super Saturday will last eight weeks and have 4 rotating themes: science, sign language, math and a surprise program. Please call the library to reserve your spot, or if you have any questions. Boardman: 541-481-2665, Heppner: 541-676-9964, Irrigon: 541-922-0138 May 7 Sign Language May 14 Math May 21 Surprise
Forty-six walkers and one runner turned out last weekend for the 18th annual Eastern Oregon Walk MS. Despite what seemed to be a lower-than-normal turnout, walk committee co-chair Barb Orwick reported that the event has raised a record amount of $13,444 so far, with money continuing to come in. The event was also attended by Kim Southworth, MSSMC-Oregon Chapter. Kim told the walkers about a new drug, ocrelizumab, which is the first drug to be approved for Progressive MS which could be available in 2017. She also con-
gratulated everyone on the continued success of the EO walk in Heppner. Committee member, Nancy Gochnauer & volunteers, made sure the walkers and runners were well-fed with sandwiches, fruit & beverages. The Portland Walk MS chapter donated apples, oranges, bananas, chips, and bagels. Sandwich meat was donated by Heppner Family Foods & The Barn. Other food and condiments were donated by members of the Heppner United Methodist Church, Tillamook Cheese, and the Shared Ministry of All Saints Episcopal and Hope
Lutheran churches. Local sponsors for the walk this year were Community Bank, Bank of EO, Gregory Smith & Company, Miller & Sons, MCGG, Devin Oil, Inc., Frederickson Farming, LLC, All Saints Episcopal and Hope Lutheran Church. Event organizers say they were pleased with the turnout and enthusiasm of this year’s event. “Without the support of our committee, volunteers, those who donated and all the participants of the walk/run, we could not have this special event,” commented Orwick. “It was a good year.”
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Irrigon news... Public Notice The City of Irrigon will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, May 17 at 6:00pm. Agenda items: RV Parks Request; Morrow County Sheriff Contract; Facility Plan Project Agreement, and Executive Session regarding communications to negotiate real property transactions City of Irrigon Offers Average (Flat) Billing In today’s fiscal environment it is easier knowing what bills are due and how much. The City of Irrigon is offering a program that will allow customers to better manage their monthly budgets. Why not pay the same every month with Average Billing. What is Average Billing: The Average Billing plan allows members to pay the average of the past 12 months of usage. An estimated annual bill is divided by 12 months to calculate the initial monthly budget bill amount, which is subject to adjustment. This option is perfect for people who don’t want to guess what their monthly payment will be and it eliminates large fluctuations between winter and summer bills. It’s an amount customers can count on when doing their home budget planning. To see if you qualify or for more information please contact City Hall at 541-922-3047 or manager@ci.irrigon.or.us
Irrigon Awarded $20,000 Grant from Business Oregon. The City of Irrigon has been awarded a $20,000 planning grant as part of a $150,000 Wastewater Facility Plan. The remaining amount is funded through a City Inter Fund-Loan. Internal funds were able to be leveraged with assistance from DEQ through the lowering of interest rate on an existing loan. The Plan is one of many “plans” that Cities must have current in order to successfully request and move projects forward. The City’s Engineers (J-U-B) will be performing the work on the Plan development and writing. IFA (Infrastructure Finance Authority) will assist the City on behalf of Business Oregon. Irrigon Property Enhancement Policy The City of Irrigon is in the process of developing an Incentive Program Policy. It is 2-fold to assist properties in nuisance compliance and property improvement. Program applications should be available in early summer, with further details to be provided once the program policy is established. Initial funds ($50,000) for this program have been provided by the Columbia River Enterprise Zone (CREZ) II Board. The City Council’s desire is to see properties cleaned up and improvements made, whether a business or private residence.
Third annual Irrigon’s Got Talent coming May 20, 2016 by Melissa Dunn The Irrigon High School drama club; “The Awesomely Creative Theater” or A.C.T. is once again sponsoring the “Irrigon’s Got Talent” competition May 20, 7 p.m. Any Irrigon resident is invited to come and participate on the stage at the Irrigon Junior/Senior High School. Past contestants included a rock and roll band, poetry reading, magicians, singers, musicians, dancers, standup comics and even a yo-yo enthusiast. Judges will score each contestant and the famous “applause-o-meter” will respond to the audience reaction. Any talented person or group between the ages of 4 and 100 who lives in Irrigon is invited to come and showcase their talent.
A.C.T. was formed “to help students find their voices and harness their power through creativity and to provide a safe place for them to be themselves.” A.C.T. has put on several plays in the last four years and lets students who want to delve into stage acting get exposure and help in achieving that goal. They meet twice weekly and work on stage presence, expressing emotion, improvisation and costuming. There is no fee for entering the contest and no fee for being in the audience however, donations are gratefully accepted. Sponsors for the night will provide prizes. For information contact club sponsor, Linda Pedro at the Irrigon High school. 541-922-5551.
Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, May 21 * 7 - 10 am Adults - $5.00 Under 10 - $2.50 Call Jessie for carry out breakfast at 541-720-7267
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BMCC News Handgun Proficiency Class Planned Blue Mountain Community College is planning a Handgun Proficiency class on Saturday, May 14 beginning at 9 a.m. The class fulfills the requirements to obtain a concealed waeapons permit and involves a session at the range to demonstrate proficiency. The morning is spent at BMCC Boardman where laws and safety are covered. After a lunch break, the class moves to the shooting range. Shane Brandon is the instructor. The cost is $59 and pre-registration is required no later than May 10 to ensure that enough people are registered to hold the class. Please register online at www.bluecc.edu or call BMCC Boardman at 541-481-2099 or email amorter@bluecc.edu for registration assistance. ———————————— Checking for Interest in Telehandler Class BMCC and D2000 Safety are gauging interest in having a TelehandlerTrain the Trainer class at BMCC Boardman. This is a new addition to the lineup at D2000 Safety and is designed to provide experienced telehandler operators with the knowledge, skills and resources need to deliver effective initial and refresher training to their employees. The class would be an all-day session from 8 am to 5 pm and would cost $345 per person. Any person or company with interest in seeing this class delivered locally, please contact Anne Morter at BMCC Boardman. amorter@bluecc.edu or 541-481-2099.
Boardman Cinco de Mayo Saturday, May 7 4 to 10 p.m. Boardman Marina Park
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Duane Conner new leader at Columbia River Comm. Health Svc
Duane Conner is the new Chief Executive Officer at Columbia River Community Health Services.
Boardman is the spot Duane Conner chose to settle down to when he decided his career needed a change. Conner started March 7th as Columbia River Community Health Services’s Chief Executive Officer. For 14 years, he previously worked as a “trouble-shooter” for medical facilities that needed turning around to financial stability, but found that moving every year or two to a new location was tough on him and his family. Conner grew up in Burns, Oregon, where he started working on a ranch at 12 years of age, “For a dollar an hour, big wages,” he says. He went on to work in construction and logging (and even lived for a time in Lexington, Oregon) and enjoyed rodeoing before he caught the “education bug”. He studied at University of Maine, Boise State University, Treasure Valley Community College (where he completed his nursing degree), and four years at University of Wyoming (where he studied pre-medicine). Somewhere along the line, he learned that he is good at administration, and his job choices gravitated towards solving the sorts of problems administrators have. “I’m tickled to death to be in Boardman,” Conner says. “There are no big problems to be solved here at the clinic other than we had a bunch of pigeons who were roosting in the attic,” he laughs. “But we took care of that!”
Conner and his wife, Donna have three grown children, Shantell, age 30 who has her PhD in radiology, Jorell, age 26 who recently came back to the US after serving in the Army Special Forces in Iraq, and Cameron, age 22 who is studying physical therapy at a California college. Conner raves about the quality of the recently constructed clinic and the staff who serve the community. “Boardman is lucky to have the dedication of these people at the clinic,” he said. “We are looking to add to the staff with another doctor or nurse practitioner and get more involved in occupational medicine with some of the big companies down at the Port of Morrow,” Conner added. Columbia River Community Health Services is a non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Directors made up of ten volunteer community members and users of the clinic services. The non-profit entity began in 2005 when Dr. Robert Boss turned over his private health clinic so Boardman could have continuing quality health care. CRCHS had a capital campaign to help fund a new building, which was constructed and opened its doors May 22, 2012. The clinic continues to see patients who are covered by private insurance, medicare, medicaid, and some who pay on a sliding fee scale. “We’ll see and treat anyone who walks through out doors,” Conner states. “We are here to serve the community!”
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch
Vision checks offered Children ages 7 and younger who need their vision checked before school starts can get a free screening May 19th or May 20th in Irrigon, Boardman, or Heppner. The Oregon Trail Library District is holding several See to Read vision screenings for 3- to 7-yearolds, starting Thursday. See to Read is dedicated to the sight and the success of Oregon’s children and will be providing free vision screenings at public libraries across the state. The Elks Children’s Eye Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute is joining with the Oregon State Elks, Oregon Library Association, and the Oregon Lions, to detect vision problems in 3- 7 year olds before these vision disorders unnecessarily threaten a child’s development. At least 15 percent of all preschoolers have an undetected vision problem that needs to be treated with glasses, which is why Oregon’s legislature has mandated a new law that requires all children entering kindergarten to show proof of a vision screening. See to Read is a part of this state wide initiative, aiming for earliest detection. Trained screeners from the Oregon Elks and Oregon Lions will be administering these free vision screenings at public libraries to children ages 3-7 years old. See to Read is a program driven by the notion that no child should begin learning to read and write with an undetected vision problem. See to Read screenings will begin at the OTLD Irrigon Branch, 490 NE Main Street, Thursday, May 19th at 1:00pm. Boardman screenings will be at the Morrow County Children’s Fair, 3:30 to 6:00pm located at the Port of Morrow. See to Read screenings will be Friday, May 20th 10:00am at the Heppner Branch, 444 N Main Street, Heppner, Oregon. Parents or caregivers with any questions may call OTLD Director, Kathy Street, at 541-481-3365. Oregon Trail Library District branches will begin Sensory Storytimes for children ages birth thru 4 and their caregivers. These storytimes will incorporate music, rhymes, play, rhythm, and stories into an early literacy storytime. The national American Library Association Every Child Ready to Read program emphasizes talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing as activities to develop skills that will help children learn to read. OTLD branch libraries have scheduled storytimes at each branch. Irrigon branch, Tuesday 10:30, Boardman branch Thursday at 12:30 and at the Heppner branch Thursday at 12:00. Please call the libraries with any questions, or visit the website http://oregontrail.ploud.net/ for more information. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Budget Committee at 6 pm, Board meeting, 7 pm, 3rd Wednesday each month at rotating locations: May 18 Heppner * June 15 Boardman
May 6, 2016
Costello named as Athletic Director of the year and 1A/2A/3/A State Athletic Director The Oregon Athletic Directors Association recently held its annual State Conference at Sunriver where OADA President, Lorena Woods, named Clair Costello as the 3A Athletic Director of the Year and 1A/2A/3A State Athletic Director of the Year. While presenting the award, Mrs. Woods praised Mr. Costello for having spent his entire teaching career in Morrow County (30 years) and for his service to the OADA as the Eastern Oregon League Representative; “What I have found to be most admirable about Clair Costello is how strongly he feels about how others respect his athletes. This demonstrates the value he has on their hard work, resiliency, and perseverance. As a coach and athletic director this is what all of us should be striving for.” Costello teaches P.E., is the athletic director and head boys’ basketball coach at Riverside High School.
Clair Costello also received Coach of the year for the Eastern Oregon League for Volleyball and Basketball. He will be helping coach the Oregaon Athletic Coaches Association Summer AllStar Basketball Series, June 10 & 11, 2016.
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BOARDMAN CHAMBER NEWS
Chamber Education Breakfast Join us Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. Guest Speaker will be Dirk Dirksen, Superintendent for Morrow County School District. We will also be recognizing our 2016 Chamber scholarship recipients. And, we invite you to look through your closets and bring at least one item of professional attire (men’s or women’s suits, jackets, slacks, shoes, etc.) to donate to Blue Mountain Community College’s Career Clothing Closet. These clothes are then made available to students for interviews and new jobs! Breakfast is $10/person. Please call 481-3014 no later than Friday, May 13 to RSVP. Thanks to our April speakers – candidates for County Commissioner and Judge. Thanks to Pudding on the Ritz for catering. Congratulations to Dean Kegler – America West Properties who won the door prize, and Art Kegler – America West Properties who won the 50/50 pot. Planning Continues for July 4th Celebration! If you are interested in helping plan Boardman’s July 4th celebration, join us for our next meeting Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Macario’s Restaurant. If you want to help, but can’t attend the meeting, call us at the Chamber at 481-3014 and we will add you to the Planning Committee roster and inform you about upcoming meetings. Be a Sponsor for our July 4th Celebration! Red Sponsor: $600 Name and logo on all materials 4 registrations for the Fun Run. Blue Sponsor: $300 Name and logo on most materials 2 registrations for the Fun Run White Sponsor: $150 Name in some materials 1 registration for the Fun Run Fun Run Supporter: $75
Recognition in all Fun Run materials. Listen in! Boardman Chamber on the KOHU (1360 AM) Radio Show Monday, May 16 between 8 and 8:30 a.m. Join Us! Join the Chamber Ambassadors! The Chamber Ambassadors are one of the most visible groups in the community! From doing a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting for a new business, to welcoming dignitaries, they represent the city of Boardman and the Chamber! If you are interested in joining this elite group of volunteers, but can’t attend the meeting, call us at the Chamber at 481-3014. COMMUNITY NEWS SAGE Center Movie Weekend Movie starts tonight (Friday night, May 6) at 7:15 p.m. Or take in a matinee movie tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) at 2:15 p.m. The movie is “Star Wars – The Force Awakens” Cost is $5. Free bag of popcorn with admission. Water is available for $1. Call (541) 481-3257 for more information. Senior Center First Saturday Breakfast Tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center at 100 Tatone Street. Breakfast is $5 and includes eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice, and milk. Call (541) 481-3257 for more information. Boardman Cinco de Mayo Celebration Tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Boardman Marina Park. Sunshine and Canvas Paint Class Tomorrow (Saturday, May 7) at 4 p.m. at the River Lodge & Grill. Paint class for everyone! Ages 5 and up welcome. This is a perfect opportunity to spend time with mom this Mother’s Day weekend or create the perfect gift! Cost is $30 per canvas and includes paints. Parents are welcome to sit with their children as the cost is per canvas; not per person. Event will be outside if the weather cooperates. Reservations are required. Call 481-6800 to RSVP. Remember, this is a messy event for children, so
bring a smock or don’t dress them in their best. Adults can order drinks and appetizers starting at 3:30 p.m. Snacks and juice will be provided for children free of charge. Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Sunday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the River Lodge & Grill. Cost: Adults $26.95, seniors $21.95, kids 7-12 $12.95, under 6 $1 per year. Menu includes assorted salads, assorted pastries, cheese & cracker platter, fruit & veggie platter, eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, salmon, ham and prime rib carving station, waffle station, beverage station, and more! Super Saturday at the Library Every Saturday through May 21 from 11 a.m. to noon. Special activities at no cost for kids from kindergarten to 6th grade. Call 4812665 for details. Grief Share This free 12 week program started Monday, April 25, but you can still join in! It will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. Join us Monday, May 9. at First Baptist Church, 200 Willow Fork Drive in Boardman. Call Bea at 310-8887 to register. Kinder Roundup at Sam Boardman Elementary Next Tuesday, May 10 from noon to 8 p.m. registration for new kindergarten students. Learn what to expect in kindergarten and how to help prepare them over the summer. Families should call the school at 481-7383 to make a 30 minute appointment. In order to register students, please bring a copy of the student’s birth certificate and their immunization records. Sensory Storytime at the Library Every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Boardman branch. Special story time at no cost for kids from birth to 4 years of age. Call 481-2665 for details. Pajamas and Pancakes! Friday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the River Lodge & Grill. Friday the 13th doesn’t have to be so bad! Let us make it better with all you can eat pancakes! You don’t even have to get dressed; just come in your pajamas and eat a delicious stack of pancakes. Or two! Or three! Just bring $5 and your appetite. Supports the Riverside High School senior class of 2016. Price is per person. All other
items sold separately. Gratuity not included. SAGE Saturday! Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE Admission and activities for children and parents at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road. Free Movie Night at the Church Saturday, May 14 at 6 p.m. for “Mom’s Night Out” at First Baptist Church, 200 Willow Fork Drive in Boardman. Refreshments, including popcorn, will be available. Call 481-9437 for details. Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman invites you to their next meeting Tuesday evening, May 17 at 7 p.m. in Irrigon. Our mission is to promote a spirit of unity between our towns through community service projects. No RSVP needed. Call Judy at 571-6117 for more information. Morrow County Children’s Fair Thursday, May 19 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. For more information contact Tiah Sanderson Devin at sadeproject@gmail.com. Columbia Youth Soccer Club (CYSC) Sign–Ups Thursday, May 19 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Children’s Fair at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. Our last registration day without a late fee will be July 4 at our first annual CYSC tournament. Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, May 21 from 7 to 10 a.m. 209 NW 1st Street in Boardman. Adults $5, children under 10 are $2.50. Call (541) 720-7267 for details. Girl’s Night Out Saturday, May 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Contact Deanna Camp at 571-7089 for tickets and more information. Music in the Parks First concert of the season will be Monday, June 13 at 7 p.m. in Boardman at the Marina Park. These are free, family oriented, musical performances, held every Monday evening and alternate between Boardman and Irrigon. Bring your lawn chairs and join us! For more information, call Tami at 571-0844 or Renee at 922-1560. Children’s Health Assessment Representatives of Morrow, Umatilla and Union counties have created a Children’s Health Assessment currently being collected in
all three counties. They would like to gather as many surveys as possible between now and the end of May and would appreciate your support and assistance. Please take the survey if you are a parent with at least one child 11 or younger. Here is the survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ OregonChild2016 Sponsor a Senior Center Meal Did you know that you can sponsor a Senior Center meal for only $75? The lunches are provided every Tuesday and Thursday at noon, and you don’t have to be a senior citizen to enjoy the lunch! The Senior Center is raffling off a beautiful handmade quilt in Riverside High School colors. Tickets are $1 each or get 10 for $5. Call 481-3257 for more information on either of these items. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Board Members Needed The United Way of Umatilla & Morrow Counties is looking for a few new Board members. Call the United Way office at 276-2661 tfor more information! Domestic Violence Services needs a volunteer that likes to work on small engines. We have a riding & push lawnmowers in need of some TLC & maintenance in Hermiston. We use these to maintain our lawn so that the kids can have some outside time. We could also use a volunteer\s to help maintain the yard & lawn on a weekly basis. Please call Sharon at 276-3322 if you can help. Pianist or Organist Needed Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is looking for a temporary substitute pianist or organist to help with music for their Sunday services. They will pay for this assistance. Call 481-6132. Oregon Trail Library District (OTLD) Budget Committee member needed. Community members living within the OTLD district boundaries of Boardman, Heppner, and Irrigon who are interested should contact Kathy Street, Library Director, at 481-3365. Morrow County Fair Board has one vacant opening The board meets once a month rotating between Heppner and Boardman. For questions please contact Ann Jones at 676-9474. Be a Pirate Mentor! Last year Riverside Junior/Senior
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Chamber News continued High School started a program called Pirate Pursuits. The basic idea behind this program is to have community members volunteer to mentor seniors throughout the school year, helping them with college scholarship as well as college applications. The volunteers would mainly be meeting with students to talk about what scholarships / colleges they are applying for, reviewing applications, letters, etc. This is a great way for community members to be involved with our students. Right now we have about 40 seniors signed up that would like to work with a mentor. If you are interested in being a part of Pirate Pursuits, please contact David Norton, Vice Principal, at 481-2525 x2113 or david.norton@morrow.k12.or.us. After School Volunteers Needed Sam Boardman and Windy River are looking for volunteers for their after school club program. This is a new and exciting program. The first session will begin in early November and end December 17. Program days are Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Club activities are dependent upon your individual interest. Supplies for your club will be provided. Additional classroom support will also be provided by the school. Club options could include Art, Poetry, Travel, Yoga, Reading, Food, Technology, Knitting, Family History, etc. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Hammond at 481-2526, brandon.hammond@morrow.k12.or.us or Ms. Kimmell at 481-7383, sarah.kimmell@morrow.k12.or.us.
Checking for Interest in Telehandler Class Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) and D2000 Safety are gauging interest in having a Telehandler-Train the Trainer class at BMCC Boardman. This is a new addition to the lineup at D2000 Safety and is designed to provide experienced telehandler operators with the knowledge, skills and resources need to deliver effective initial and refresher training to their employees. The class would be all day session from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and would cost $345 per person. Any person or company with interest in seeing this class delivered locally, please contact Anne Morter at BMCC Boardman at 4812099 or email her at amorter@bluecc.edu. BMCC Handgun Proficiency Class Saturday, May 14 beginning at 9 a.m. The class fulfills the requirements to obtain a concealed weapons permit and involves a session at the range to demonstrate proficiency. The morning is spent at BMCC Boardman where laws and safety are covered. After a lunch break, the class moves to the shooting range. Shane Brandon is the instructor. The cost is $59 and pre-registration is required no later than May 10 to ensure that enough people are registered to hold the class. Please register online at www.bluecc.edu or call BMCC Boardman at 481-2099 or email amorter@bluecc.edu for registration assistance.
Morrow County Chronicles accepting historic articles until middle of May The Morrow County Chronicles is now being compiled, and contributions will be welcomed through the middle of May. The annual publication features articles about the county’s history - the people, the events - as the purpose of the Chronicles is to preserve Morrow County’s history. Anyone with a story is encouraged to write it, accompany it with pic-
tures if possible, and add credit to any resources used if any. Submitting a story is as easy as sending it to dbrosnan123@gmail.com or sending it to Box 66, Heppner 97836, with your name and contact information. Anyone with an idea but not sure about its appropriateness and anyone with questions about the publication can email the above address or call 541-676-5382.
May 6, 2016
Safety measures installed by City
You have probably noticed the new crosswalk markers installed by Boardman Public Works on S. Main St. at the pedestrian island crosswalk, and at N. Main St. and Boardman Ave. at Riverside Junior-Senior High School. These RRFB (rectangular rapid flashing beacons) crosswalk markers are activated by the push button on the pole below the signs. Upon
activation, the beacons will flash for a period of approximately 30 seconds, which provides time for a pedestrian crossing. The flashing beacons will alert vehicles to activity in the crosswalk from a distance night or day. The RRFB is solar powered with battery backup. This type of crosswalk marker can only be installed on uncontrolled arterial roadways and mid-block
crossings where vehicular traffic is heavy. The RRFB crossings direct both pedestrians and vehicles to a safer crosswalk and cut down on the unsafe act of crossing between crosswalks. The funds to purchase these RRFB crosswalk markers were provided by the Boardman Community Development Association (BCDA) in the form of a generous $15,000.00 grant.
Student of the Month Sponsored by: Boardman Tire Factory
Riverside pirate selected to play in State All-Star basketball series Congratulations to Riverside senior, Felipe Olvera who has been selected to play in the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Summer All-Star Series, June 10 & 11, 2016. Players are nominated and chosen by 3A coaches throughout the state. Coach Clair Costello, Riverside and Coach Cody Aker, Gladstone were selected as coaches for the 2016 East All Star Team. Felipe is looking for sponsors for the All-Star Series program. If you are interested in sponsoring Felipe, please contact Coach Costello at the high school (541-481-2525).
Felipe Olvera Senior, Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Games are played at the following locations: • Friday, June 10th – Northwest Christian University, Eugene • Saturday, June 11th – In the Portland area. Exact location TBD
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Boardman Recreation Center - other views
Photos contributed
Additional renderings of the Boardman Recreation Center (Above) show what the building will look like from the Southwest; (Left) A new walking trail will wind around the campus of the Recreation Center and the proposed Blue Mt. Community College and Early Learning Center sites; all three buildings are just north (towards the River) of the SAGE Center. (Below) The floor plan shows the large activity swimming pool with swimming lanes, a nearby therapy pool, an Aerobics Room, a Weight Lifting Room, a Gymnasium with two basketball courts, a Rock Climbing Wall near the entry to the building, plus a Multi-Purpose Room designed for birthday parties and other meetings. The Mens’ and Women’s locker rooms are large and provide plenty of privacy for changing clothes.
The Park has a FaceBook page: www.FaceBook.com/ BoardmanParkandRecreationDistrict . Check the website often for updates regarding the construction of the new recreation center. Other links you might like are: www.BoardmanMarinaPark.com for information about the campground and the District. You will also find a FaceBook link there for Boardman RV Park, which shares information about camping dates that are filled and comments from various campers. Some great photos have been shared by the campers, too!
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Columbia River Track Club wraps up season with BBQ Columbia River Track Club, a group of ages 5 to 12 athletes is preparing to finish their season. Races, shotput, javelin and long jump are the events the students concentrate on. The kids practice each Tuesday and Thursdays are the meets. All sports supplies have been purchased and are available: javelin, shotputs, etc. The Club is now being sponsored by Boardman Park & Recreation District for the first year. This track club is not affiliated with the schools. Some members are from Boardman, Irrigon and even an Arlington student. Their track meets were held in Hermiston, Heppner and at the RHS track. All coaches are voluntary, three this year: Thomas Newton, Amelia Newton and Charisa Hammond. However members of Riverside High School Track Team
really run the program, by working with each athlete. First track meet was April 7th with the last meet May 5th. Columbia River Track Club wraps up their season on May 12th with a BBQ for all participants. The athletes will receive their medals, and thank you gifts will be given to each high school student who assisted with the track program. Each member paid $45 to belong to the Track Club, and the volunteers are planning to make it more affordable next year, perhaps $25/ member. All competition is within the Columbia River Track Club, not the various clubs they compete against. Ribbons are presented at the next practice after each meet. Big thank you to everyone who helped make the season successful.
The Columbia River Track Club members, volunteer coaches and high school assistants.
Students who participated in this year’s track club are Boys: Chavez, Ruben, 4; Hammond, Seth, 5; Hobbs, Jack, 5; Flores, Juan Luis, 6; Avalos, Sergio Joel, 7; Parrish, Brody Lee, 7; Alatorre, Mauro, 8; Hammond, Nathen, 8; Lopez, Jonathan, 8; Mendoza, Izaak, 8; Contreras, Eumberto , 9; Hardcastle, Brycen , 9; Juarez, Edgar, 9 Chavez, Pedro, 10; Hammond, Matthew, 10 Hardcastle, Jaden, 10;Sanchez, Cristian, 10 Wedam, Adrian, 10; Guzman, Rodrigo, 11 Hardcastle, Eric, 11; Lawson, Finnegan, 12 Newton, Austin, 7; Martinez, Eloy Girls: Flores, Gracelynn, 5; Hardcastle, Trinity”Gracie”, 5; Newton, Samantha, 5 Salgado, Kasaey, 5; Caldera, Angelica, 6 Di Mauro, Lucia , 6; Gonzalez, Leslie, 6 Chavez, Ruby, 7; Di Mauro, Paula , 7 Guzman, Andrea, 7; Morton, Maddyn, 7 Salgado, Elaina, 7; Wedam, Isabel, 7 Daltoso, Italy, 8; Gomez, Kambree, 8 Maynard, Angelina, 8; Spurgeon, Cheyanne, 8 Zellars, Lillie, 8; Luna, Maricela, 9 Newton, Sydney, 9; Vance, Tamia, 9 Gorham, Reece, 10; Lopez, Leslie, 10 Caldera, Andrea, 11; Gonzalez, Cynthia , 11 Vance, Emily, 11; Daltoso, Hailey, 12 Fudala, Stephanie, 12; Newton, Suzie, 12 Pacheco, Marisol, 12
Seven year old Maddyn Mortan handles the shotput
Kambree Gomez participates in the long jump.
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Morrow Ed. Foundation grants over $260k to county schools Ione and Morrow County school districts upgrading technology, student opportunities with funding
Rick Stokoe, left, Port of Morrow commissioner and Morrow Education Foundation board member, presents Morrow County School Board President Becky Kindle and Morrow County School District Superintendent Dirk Dirksen with a check for $242,395. The foundation board is staffed by the five Port of Morrow Commissioners and one representative from Boardman, Irrigon, Ione, and Heppner. Photo contributed
BOARDMAN, Ore. (April 21, 2016) – Morrow Education Foundation awarded grants to all Morrow County schools this month totalling over $260,000. Both districts are focusing on upgrading and adding more technology to the schools. Morrow County School district received $242,395, while Ione received $22,604. Foundation board member, Ed Rollins said the amount is determined on a per student basis. Ione will use its funds to start a five-year process of replacing three Promethean Active Panels each year, totalling $12,500 and add 20 Chrome Books with protective covers for incoming freshman for $6,000. Ione Community School principal Henry Ramirez said the remaining funds will be used for the school’s new science club field trip and early learning. “We’re very fortunate and grateful for the funding,” Ramirez said. Morrow County School District superintendent Dirk Dirksen said the district will continue to invest in technology, Eastern Promise
opportunities for students, field trips and wraparound services. “Our goal is to be able to get technology to where students have technology available at a one-toone level,” Dirksen said. Out of the $242,395 received, $132,600 will be available as technology grants for which teachers can apply. “We also want to get the teachers trained on using the technology and when teachers put in for a grant there is a professional development requirement that goes with it. It’s a win-win situation,” he said. In addition to the technology funds, the district also received $50,000 for Eastern Promise credits. The funding would cover 1,613 credit hours according to the district office. Field trips for all grades are also covered with $13,000 of the funding and the remaining $25,000 will be used for wraparound services including two school resource officers, three community counselors, one nurse, two CARE Morrow Education Foundation coordinators, one early childhood CARE coordinator and one family
support specialist. “The district believes that with the continued support of the Morrow Education Foundation, we are able to continue to provide the students of Morrow County School District the best opportunities available,” Dirksen said. The Morrow Education Foundation has disbursed over $620,000 to the Morrow County School District since 2014 and over $61,000 to the Ione School District over the same time period. Port of Morrow general manager Gary Neal said the funds are largely from the Columbia River Enterprise Zone payments made specifically toward improving education in Morrow County. “We are working toward enhancing communities and supporting livability and education programs in Morrow County,” Neal said.
About the Morrow Education Foundation: The Morrow Education Foundation is a non-profit corporation and is independent from the Morrow County School District. The foundation was formed in 2012. The board is made up of nine members from Boardman, Irrigon, Heppner and Ione including the five Port of Morrow commissioners. Morrow Education Foundation’s mission is to encourage and enhance academics, technology, arts, athletics, and cultural learning experiences and opportunities for the students of Morrow County through community and corporate support. About the Columbia River Enterprise Zone: The zone is a long-term, rural zone located entirely in Morrow County. The CREZ is one of 51 rural enterprise zones in Oregon. There are 13 urban zones in the state, bringing the total to 64 enterprise zones in Oregon. Enterprise zones provide tax incentives to businesses making new investments in Oregon.
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Boardman Rural Fire Protection District April 2016 Fire Calls- 15 Location Type 79588 Rippee Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 69994 Kunze Lane Unauthorized Burning 201 S. Front St. (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Structure Fire Tower Rd. & I-84 Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 East Bound Rest Area Motor Vehicle Fire 126 NW Columbia Ave. Unauthorized Burning 70362 Kunze Lane Assist Boardman Ambulance 81225 W Eight St. (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Grass Fire 78825 Eastreggard Rd. Electrical Short I-84 Mile Post 171 West Bound Motor Vehicle Fire I-84 Mile Post 161 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident Hwy 730 Mile Post 171 Motor Vehicle Accident 74780 Montana Lane (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Natural Gas Leak 75906 Three mile Rd. Grass Fire Hwy 207 & Melville Lane (Station 7) Grass Fire Since January 1, 2016 we have responded to 56 emergency calls. Administration - Board Meeting Preparation - 24 Burn Permit Renewals Issued - Quarterly Tax Reports Trainings and Classes - Spring Fire School-6 Attended classes - Thursday Night Training Drills - Preparation for Recruit Academy Volunteer Participation Stats 8 volunteers have contributed a total of 101 hours of training and ten volunteers contributed 17 hours of response time to the community for the month of April.
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BCDA starts business incentive program Funding available to support business expansion, new business relocation BOARDMAN, Ore. (April 15, 2016) – Bringing new business and growing existing ones are the goals of the business incentive program recently launched by the Boardman Community Development Association. The non-profit association received funding from the Columbia River Enterprise Zone committee and has awarded three grants since the program launched March 1. BCDA may contribute up to $25,000 or 50 percent of the improvement, whichever is less, to new business relocation and existing business expansion. The amount is also subject to available funding. “This program is intended to help existing local businesses and new businesses that want to locate in our city limits,” said Jill Parker, BCDA past president. The Business Incentive program will fund façade improvements, interior leasehold/building improvements, inventory purchases, rental assistance, land-
scaping and parking improvements, and relocation assistance within Boardman city limits. “The Boardman Community Development Association is excited about new business investment in the community,” said Lisa Mittelsdorf, BCDA President. “This Business Incentive Fund is the missing link that is needed to incentivize home-based business owners to take the next step to creating a storefront presence or current business owners to expand or locate in the Boardman community.” Robert Bose, owner of Predator’s Den, a sporting goods retailer, is one of the recipients of the grant. He is moving his formerly home-based business into a storefront in Boardman. Bose currently focuses on gun sales and archery supplies. With his nearly 2-year-old business, he plans to add fishing and camping gear. In the future Bose plans to add apparel and other sports equipment
to his inventory. Half of his funding will go toward part of his first year’s lease and the other half will go toward inventory, shelving and other relocation expenses. Parker said two other grants have also been awarded; one helping an existing Boardman business expand and the other to help a salon in Stanfield add a Boardman branch. “I think Boardman really needs this,” Bose said. “This program is really good for Boardman and…is what is helping me get started.” Funding is still available for interested businesses and is disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information contact Jill Parker at (541) 481-3445. About the BCDA: The BCDA is a local, 501(c)(3) non- profit, dedicated to the enhancement of Boardman. The group focuses on housing development, commercial and retail opportunities, workforce training, and community beautification.
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BEO Bancorp Reports 1ST Quarter Earnings Heppner, Oregon, (April 14, 2016) BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced 1st quarter 2016 consolidated net income of $782,000 or $0.64 per share, compared to $470,000 or $0.39 per share for first quarter 2015. Total assets were $352.3 million up 3.7% year over year. Net loans of $284.0 million were up 3.8% from the same period in 2015, while deposits were at $312.3 million up 3.4% year over year. “2016 is off to a strong start. We are seeing managed growth in both loans and deposits. Profits add to shareholder equity which is up 5.26% year over year,” said President and CEO Jeff Bailey. Chief Financial Officer Mark Lemmon said, “Net income is up 66.7% from last year. Return on Average Assets is 0.88% compared to 0.56% last year; with Return on Average Equity at 11.12% versus 7.22% in 2015.” Lemmon went on to say, “Historically first quarter marks the low point in our earnings cycle as Ag loans are at their seasonal low. As lines of credit get utilized with the 2016 growing season, we should see our loan volume increase accordingly.” Chief Operations Officer Gary Propheter said, “Steady growth in loans and deposits bodes well for
our brand of banking. I complement our branch and loan office personnel for providing the kind of service our customers want and deserve.” “Spring is here and we have experienced better rains and better snow pack across our trade area than we have had for the past few years. We are cautiously optimistic about the prospects for this year’s crop, but we fully understand that we have a long way to go before harvest. Even with the drought of the past couple of years, our loan portfolio has performed relatively well” concluded Bailey. For further information on the Company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at http://www.beobank.com. About BEO Bancorp BEO Bancorp is the holding company for Bank of Eastern Oregon, which operates 13 branches and five loan production offices in eleven eastern Oregon and 1 eastern Washington counties. Branches are located in Arlington, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, Moro, Enterprise, and Pasco; loan production offices are located in Ontario, Pendleton, Island City, Lakeview, and Madras. Bank of Eastern Oregon also operates a mortgage division, and op-
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erates a branch under the name of Bank of Eastern Washington. The bank’s website is www.beobank.com. Forward-Looking Statements The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based upon management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on BEO Bancorp. There can be no assurances that future developments affecting BEO Bancorp will be the same as those anticipated by management. Actual results may differ from those projected in the forwardlooking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) Competitive pressures in the banking and financial industries. (2) Changes in interest rate environment. (3) General economic conditions, nationally, regionally, and in operating markets. (4) Changes in regulatory environment. (5) Changes in business conditions and inflation. (6) Changes in securities markets. (7) Future credit loss experience.
Cystic Fibrosis 5k Run
MAY IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS MONTH
Saturday May 21 st , 2016 8:00am: Sign In/Registration 8:30am: Run/Walk
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Life along the Columbia River 95 years ago Notes of Historical and Genealogical Value. Extracted from Newspapers of 1921, Morrow Co. Oregon. Retyped by Carol Michael Here are bits of local history from 1921: Housing, School, Community, Agricultural Production and Economic Development – Sound Familiar? April 1, 1921 Base Ball Season has Started, Boardman Loses First Round. Hermiston won the game Sunday at Hermiston, but she sure knew she was in a ball game. Boardman had the game cinched until the seventh when the blow out occurred. But, never mind, we are still in the race and with a little more practice and changing around these bush leaguers in the Irrigation league will all sit up and take notice of us. We have a good team and are playing clean ball. The umpire Sunday was a way off in some decisions against us but the boys never hollered. Drink WESTERN a new Cereal Beverage Made in Oregon. WM. ROESCH BOTTLING WORKS, Pendleton, Oregon. Everything but the Kick. Just Whistle for WHISTLE, the newest Soda on the Market. A pure Fruit Juice Carbonated Beverage. For Sale in
Boardman at C. E. Snively’s Columbia Trading Company. April 15, 1921 Irrigation on the town lots is full swing. Harry Murchie has a faculty of adapting himself to circumstances. The water in some way broke thru the street into his new basement on Main Street and before it was discovered there was enough water corralled to float a battleship. Harry is arranging to open up a swimming pool. The cooked food sale conducted in the new bank building last Saturday was a success and we look for more in the near future. We would suggest that the ladies hold one each Saturday and feed their men on crackers and water during the week. It’s a change from crackers and water and well worth the price. Boardman High School Utellem: April Fool Party- The girls Athletic Association gave the high school and friends an April Fool party April 1, in the auditorium. The entertainment was characteristic of the date, and all present acted their parts. Leroy did sleight of hand performances with his feet; Mrs. Harter gave an exhibition of Mrs. Mason’s most pleasing painting, and Edna
had people wrought up to a great stage of excitement in a peanut hunt which ended with everyone eating the peanuts which they found. Alton starred in a game of Blind Man’s Bluff, and then everyone danced to music which was heavenly and sublime. The “eats” were served in the cafeteria and were pronounced prime—even to the cotton and walnut shells. April 22, 1921 – Another Rap at John Day Judge Phelps has a restraining order directed at M.D. Clark, C Clark, Edward Reitman, directors of the John Day Irrigation District; F.R. Brown, secretary, F.A. McMenamin, board attorney, Lewis & Clark and John H. Law district engineers; sheriffs of Morrow, Umatilla and Gilliam counties, and T.J. Humphries, treasurer of Morrow County. This will stop all activity pending final adjudication of the suite started to test the legality of the district organization and the levying of a .50cent per acre tax. S.H. Boardman is contemplating opening a law office in the near future as business is picking up in that line. BOARDMAN –The Hub of 33,000 fertile acres under U.S. Reclamation
Service. The Gateway to the Great John Day with its 110,000 acres to be made abundantly productive by your government’s unequaled engineering skill. BOARDMAN: -A progressive town of progressive people in a wonderfully progressive community, where everybody’s slogan is “DO IT,” is situated 170 miles east of Portland, Ore, on the Columbia River, the Columbia Highway and the main line of the Union Pacific Transcontinental Railway. Have you surveyed our community? If you dream of sunshine, flowers, fertile fields and a comfortable home, “DO IT,” B.S. Kingsley devoted two days to his business here this week. Either Fishing is poor or George Mitchell is out of fishing worms. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday in the church with S.H. Boardman as hostess. April 29, 1921 UMATILLA WINS FROM BOARDMAN Umatilla’s husky ball tossers led the Boardman team to slaughter last Sunday to the tune of 15 -7. The game was on the Umatilla grounds and witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd of fans. A stiff
breeze from the west made judgment of flies very difficult for the outfielders from Boardman, but did not seem to bother Umatilla players appreciably. A bill will be placed before Congress eliminating umpires and other undesirables from a ball game and reducing the number of innings from nine to six. If Boardman didn’t expect to win the pennant they would not be in the league. Miss Helen Cowgill, Home Economics Instructor of O.A.C. ( Oregon Agricultural College) will lecture at the school on the afternoon of May 2nd. All parents are urged to be present. Royal Rands took the count of three strokes and out at the heels of a horse on Monday. The appearance of his nose would indicate that he was entitled to a walk but you know umpires of today make some queer decisions. Historic Oregon Newspapers website now has the complete run of the Boardman Mirror, from the first issue, published on February 11, 1921, to the last, printed on September 4, 1925. Read the entire 4 page issues for free.
Boardman appoints planning commissioner At their April 5, 2016 council meeting, Boardman City Councilors appointed Jacob Cain to fill a vacancy on the Boardman Planning Commission. He will finish a three year term ending December 31, 2016. In his letter of interest, Mr. Cain said he has been a resident of Boardman for about three years. He endeavors to be a productive member of the community and feels the planning commission would be a good place to start. The Planning Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the city council and is a permanent advisory body to the council on matters related to planning and development. The commission holds monthly public meetings to consider land use and zoning matters presented by staff, such as plan amendments, zone
changes, conditional use permits, variances, and tentative subdivision projects. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Boardman City Hall and are open to the public. In other city business, the council heard a presentation from Lisa Mittelsdorf about her fund-raising efforts for building an indoor multipurpose recreation building for public use. She proposes the city own the building and place it on city property. The council has asked her to bring more details to the next city council meeting. The council also passed and ordinance updating the city’s municipal code regarding property abatement. The next Boardman City Council meeting will be Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7pm at the Boardman City Hall Council Chambers.
Riverside Junior/ Senior High School May Athletic Schedule Activity Baseball: Softball: Softball: Baseball: Baseball: Baseball:
Boys VarsityGame Girls Varsity Game Girls Varsity Game Boys VarsityGame Boys VarsityGame Boys VarsityDistrict
Date Fri Fri Fri Fri Wed Tue
Time 05/06/2016 05/06/2016 05/06/2016 05/06/2016 05/11/2016 05/17/2016
1:00pm 1:00pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:00pm
Location Umatilla RHS Umatilla RHS Umatilla RHS Umatilla RHS McLoughlin RHS Away vs. RHS
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May 6, 2016 Riverside High School Drama Department Presents
Twelve Angry Jurors May 12-14, 2016; 7PM SAGE Center Auditorium For the second year in a row, RHS Drama will present their school play in the SAGE Center’s beautiful, new auditorium. After several years of comedic pieces, this year they will attempt an intense drama. The play is an adaptation of Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose, which was originally aired as a CBS special in 1955. The action takes place entirely in the jury room during the deliberations of a murder trial. Compelling dialogue and passionate characters captivate the audience until the final verdict. Students from seventh through twelfth grade are included in the cast of fifteen.
U.S. Navy Signs Record of Decision for the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman Environmental Impact Statement SILVERDALE, Wash. —The U.S. Navy, in cooperation with the National Guard Bureau and Oregon National Guard, has announced its decision to implement its Preferred Alternative, Alternative 2, to support and conduct ongoing and proposed military readiness activiaties within Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility (NWSTF) Boardman and associated airspace. The Navy made its decision after carefully considering the potential impacts that training and testing activities may have on the human, natural and cultural environment as well as considering comments on the proposal and environmental analysis received from government agencies, American Indian tribes and nations, and the public. Implementation of the Preferred Alternative, as described in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), will directly support military readiness and promote the continued vitality of NWSTF Boardman as an essential training resource.The Proposed Action includes measures to ensure critical
military readiness requirements are met. The Navy and Oregon National Guard proposed to: · Increase the types and the number of certain training activities conducted at NWSTF Boardman · Develop and enhance training facilities at NWSTF Boardman · Create additional special use airspace The Proposed Action is needed to enhance the training environment at NWSTF Boardman – including ranges, training areas and instrumentation – to better support current and future unit and personnel training requirements. The Record of Decision and completion of the Final EIS follow years of research, analysis and public involvement. The Navy held two public scoping meetings in October 2010 and two public meetings in September 2012 to provide information and receive comments. The Final EIS includes responses from the Navy and the Oregon National Guard to the comments received on the Draft EIS. In the Record of Decision, the Navy also considered and responded to comments received after publishing the
Final EIS on December 18, 2015. The Record of Decision, Final EIS and supporting documents can be found online at www.NWSTFBoardmanEIS.com, and the following public library locations: · Multnomah County Library, Central Branch, 801 SW 10th Ave., Portland, 97205 · Salem Public Library, Central Branch, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, 97301 · Salem Public Library, Salem Branch, 395 Glen Creek Road NW, Salem, 97304 · Oregon Trail Library District, Heppner Branch, 444 N. Main St., Heppner, 97836 · Oregon Trail Library District, Boardman Branch, 200 S. Main St., Boardman, 97818 · Stafford Hansell Government Center, 915 SE Columbia Drive, Hermiston, 97838 For other information about your Navy in the Northwest Region, please visit the Navy Region Northwest website at www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/ cnrnw.html.
Tickets are available at the door Price-General admission $5 - students $3
Page 17 North Morrow Times CALLING ALL VENDORS th Saturday, July 9 marks Hermiston’s 11th Annual Downtown Hermiston Funfest event with loads of fun for the whole family. Last year we saw over 4000 people at this one day event. If you would like to join us as a vendor at this year’s Festival this is your opportunity to promote your business, art work, crafts, commaercial products, fundraisers or if you want to just join in the fun with games, then this event is for you! There are spaces available on Main Street. Brought to you by the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce for more information at 541-567-6151 or visit our website for Funfest vendor applications at www.hermistonchamber.com, also visit us on Facebook for up to date information.
May 6, 2016
Local collaboration creates classroom to employment options for students PENDLETON – The Pendleton School District and three local entities are collaborating to help high school students discover employment opportunities in their own community. The district has contracted with Susan Bower of Eastern Oregon Business Source to establish and promote the new Connections to Careers Program. Umatilla County and Blue Mountain Community College are contributing funds and supporting the program. This collaboration represents an innovative way to make the funds from the recent $390,745 CTE Revitalization Grant go as far as possible, said Curt Thompson, the district’s CTE Coordinator. “Part of what is exciting to me about this collaboration is the opportunity to make our grant funds go farther through partnerships. It also allows us to more efficiently connect with the larger business community, accelerating the building of those relationships,” Thompson said. Bower has worked as an adjunct instructor for BMCC for nine years and is doing human resource and economic development work for Umatilla County. She said the idea for this contract agreement is a result of her work on the Umatilla County Workforce Needs Study in fall 2015, the results of which will be publishedthis month. “I am honored to be following my passion for community development and to develop these connections for students from the classroom to the real world,” Bower said. 1100 Southgate Suite 8 Pendleton, OR 97801 Ph: 541-276-6711 Fax: 541278-3208 www.pendleton.k12.or.us
Bill Elfering, Umatilla County Commissioner, said the collaboration of this project will have a positive effect on the county as a whole, creating an environment that provides employees for businesses, growing more jobs and keeping jobs in Umatilla County. “More jobs bring more home sales and additional tax revenue and that’s what we want,” Elfering said. BMCC agreed to the collaboration because Bower’s efforts to establish on-site work experiences – job shadows, job tours, career work experience and possibly internships — will include BMCC students. “BMCC saw this partnership as a wonderful chance to bring additional career work experience opportunities to our students. Susan Bower has the credibility, experience and relationships with area employers to help make this collaboration a success,” said Cam Preus, BMCC president. Under the 12-month contract, Bower will serve as the project manager and will hire and supervise a School to Careers Coordinator. Together, they will build and market the program, develop employer connections and place students in learning experiences for the 2016-17 school year. At the end of the contract, Bower will support the transition of the program from Eastern Oregon Business Source to the Pendleton School District. Bower will soon be hiring the School to Careers Coordinator. Those interested in applying can contact her at: Susan Bower, Eastern Oregon Business Source, 5412 1 5 - 9 2 5 2 , susanbower@eobusinesssource.com.
The Irrigon branch of Bank of Eastern Oregon is hosting their annual Customer Appreciation Barbeque! BEO staff invites you to stop by for a burger or hot dog from 11:30am – 1:30pm on May 20th.
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indergarten Screening A.C. Houghton Thursday, May 5th Must be five years or age on or before September 1, 2016 Call for appointment: 541-922-3321 SU News Office, 541-737-4611, CORVALLIS - Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Winter term have been announced by Oregon State University. A total of 969 students earned straight-A (4.0). Another 3,994 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. Students on the Honor Roll included: MORROW COUNTY Boardman - 3.5 or Better: Jaqueline N. Lezama, Sophomore, Pre-Business. Heppner - 3.5 or Better: Bryan P. Holland, Senior, Fisheries and Wildlife Science. Ione - Straight-A Average: Oskar M. Peterson, Sophomore, Pre-Mechanical Engineering; Makenna M. Ramos, Senior, Human Devel and Family Science. 3.5 or Better: Mary V. Rietmann, Senior, Human Devel and Family Science. Irrigon - 3.5 or Better: Yvette Carrillo Gomez, Junior, Human Devel and Family Science. ree Movie May 14th at 6:00 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies. Come see this free, licensed showing of a top money-making film “Mom’s Night Out.” This hilarious comedy will have you laughing from the beginning to end. All the ladies wanted was a peaceful night of food and fellowship together….. a long needed night out! But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a paper bag, they needed their husbands to watch the kids for three or four hours. What could go wrong? Come and enjoy a bag of popcorn as you laugh your way through “Mom’s Night Out” at First Baptist Church, 200 Willowfork, Saturday, May 14,6:00 pm. he Irrigon Watermelon Festival will hold their meeting on May 31 at 6 pm, at the Irrigon Senior Center. The committee is looking for new members and volunteers to help out the day of the festival, and some pre work that needs to be done before the festival, which is scheduled for July 30, 2016.
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Letters to the Editor Lindsay for Morrow County Judge With the upcoming election we would like to voice our support of Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge/County Commissioner. Melissa is an owner/operator of a 5th generation farm. Born and raised in Morrow County her deep roots provide an awareness of Morrow County’s diverse needs. With the new county government structure, it is time for a fresh energetic person to be a part of the County Commission. Melissa Lindsay has the strong character and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of Morrow County Judge and to help lead the transition in our County Government. Melissa’s honesty and fairness make her an exceptional candidate for this position. She will not shy away from the long hours and challenges the position will require to meet the needs of the citizens of Morrow County. As Vice President and manager of the Bank of Eastern Oregon’s mortgage department, she is a proven leader. Melissa is involved in numerous organizations in all areas of South and North Morrow County and has proven she can bring people together to get things done. We encourage you to vote for Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge/County Commissioner. Sincerely, Joe and Donna Rietmann
Vote Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge Morrow County deserves a judge that has energy, vision, and passion. The candidate needs experience in working with our local businesses, communities, families, and schools. Most importantly, the person needs to share our values. Melissa Lindsay embodies all of these traits, and that is why my wife Sherri and I could not be prouder to support her for Morrow County Judge. Melissa was born and raised in Morrow County. She is a woman of hard work and strong values. With over 25 years of finance, banking, and private sector experience, she understands what it means to operate a business. She and her family can often be seen volunteering and promoting our county throughout the region at various events. However, Melissa’s passion is only outperformed by her energy. She has a “can-do” attitude and works to bring partners together to find solutions. Whether you live in Boardman, Heppner, Ione, Irrigon, Lexington or outside of town, I can guarantee you that Melissa will put all of her energy into serving you and your family. Please join my family, along with citizens, business leaders, and elected officials across the county, in voting Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge. Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner)
Letter to the Editor, We are writing this letter in support of Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge. Melissa is the right choice for this position; she has a lot of passion and energy for making good things happen in Morrow County and will do a great job in working with the other commissioners to represent the county well. We have known Melissa personally for years, she comes from a family of Long-time Morrow County residents and wants to do her part in helping Morrow County continue to grow. Melissa is someone that you can count on to help get things done. We have worked with her on a professional capacity as well, whether it was when she helped us to get a loan for our home or working on committees, clubs or coordinating events. Please join us in voting for Melissa Lindsay for Morrow County Judge. Jim & Becky Kindle
Letter to the Editor, We have known Greg Sweek for many years through his work with Morrow County Government. We have always known Greg to be a good listener, fair minded, and just. We believe he will make an excellent Morrow County Judge/Commissioner. He has first hand knowledge of how Morrow County government works and is well placed to implement new policies with the future county government Please join us in voting for Greg Sweek, on the May ballot, for our next Morrow County Judge. Raymond & Carol Michael 305 NE Boardman Ave Boardman OR 541 481 9457
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MISCELLANEOUS Do you have a heart for children in your community? Foster Parent/Adoption classes for Umatilla/Morrow County begin April 2,2016. Contact your local office 541-481-9482 Ext. 224
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Tuesday May 10 Salad Bar w/ Fixin’s French Bread Fruit Jello Tuesday May 17 Sloppy Joes Potato Salad Chips Peach Cobbler Tuesday May 24 Potato Bar w/ Fixin’s Blueberry Cheesecake Tuesday May 31 Meat Loaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Spinach/Beet Salad Rolls Brownies
Thurs. May 12 Spaghetti Green Beens Tossed Salad Garlic Bread Bread Pudding Thurs. May 19 Birthday Dinner Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Salad/Corn/Rolls Cake & Ice Cream Thurs. May 26 Baked Chicken 1/2 Baked Potato Carrot Salad Bread & Butter Mandarin Orange Delite
May 6, 2016
CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED OPEN POSITIONS AT BOARDMAN FOODS Production Line Mechanic Night Shift Experience and learn how many machines and equipment operate. Shift Operations Supervisor – Night Shift Control and operate large and technical equipment. Transfer Tech – Day Shift Must have valid CDL license - Drive trucks and trailers in the local area. EquallOpportunity Employer, Drug Test and Background Check Required. On the job training provided. Get started in a rewarding career today. Email hr@boardmanfoods.com or visit 71320 Columbia Blvd Boardman, OR Visit: www.boardmanfoods.com – for Application NOW HIRING GENERAL LABORERS! Various positions available, construction and warehouse , temporary and full time. $10.00-14.00 per hour DOE Job Location: Boardman ,Oregon Call today for more information @ 541567-1123 Or apply on line @ www.expresspros.com ASSISTANT COOK WANTED! Boardman Senior Center. Two Days/Week, Tuesdays & Thursdays,4 hrs. each day. $10/hour. Call Bobbi, 481-4021 or 541/ 720-8119.
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2016 Frostbite Scholarship Golf Tournament thank you Thank You to the Sponsors, Golfers, Donators, Volunteers, Caterer, and Willow Run Golf Course! You made the event a great success! Hole Sponsors: American West Properties, Avista Boardman Jumpstart Java Columbia River Community Health Services Doherty & Russell Car WashLaundromat KRP Management, Carol & Ray Michael 1st Place Low Net - Gary Neal, Ryan Neal, Morrow Cold Storage Scott Russell, and Don Russell. Photos contributed Mountain Valley Land Co. Pendleton Bottling Port of Morrow Umatilla Electric Cooperative Watts Brothers Packaging Center Hole in One Sponsor: Bank of Eastern Oregon Trophy Sponsor: Banner Bank Raffle Sponsors: Bank of Eastern Oregon Boardman Hardware Boardman Marina Main Street Sinclair Ray and Carol Michael Morrow Cold Storage PGE—Coal-fired Plant Port of Morrow 1st Place Low Gross– Dennis and Kelly Gronquist, Tadd River Lodge and Grill Wetherell, and Brian Wilkins. SAGE Center United Way of Umatilla and Morrow Counties Walmart Distribution Center
Jovee Barresse got to meet the Minion at the SAGE Center, April 1. Tickets for the Minion Bash included an ice cream social, meet and greet, dance party and watch Despicable Me. Photo contributed
Goodie Bag Donators: Oxford Suites and SAGE Center Caterer: Judy Scott’s Chuck Wagon Volunteers: Anna Browne, Paul Gisi, Dean Kegler Golfer Gift: Boardman Foods Willow Run Golf Course
Support Relay For Life Team Lovin' Life
2nd Place Low Gross – Josh Dilley, Bill and Tyler Harshfield, and Russ Scholl.
SAGE Center Movie Weekend Friday May 6 and Saturday May 7 Friday: Movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Saturday: Movie starts at 2:15 p.m. $5 general admission and $3 students/seniorsA free bag