North Morrow Volume XXIIII Number 4 November 6, 2015
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Boardman to host 7th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner The 7th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held November 26, 2015 in Boardman Senior Center on 100 Tatone Street from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. This dinner is open for all community members and their families for a free Thanksgiving dinner. This event was started as a thank you to all the blessings the community of Boardman has throughout the year. The community churches work to plan and execute the event held annually at the Senior Center. A group of community volunteer shop and prepare the turkeys and trimmings to be served during the meal. The local pastors present a service at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate the Lord’s blessings in the community. Volunteers are called to help serve meals at the Boardman Senior Center and to deliver meals to shut-ins during the times of 2:00
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p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on November 26, 2015. They organize meals to go for those workers who are serving needs in the community during the holiday. Calls for a pickup of takeout meals can be made to the Senior Center at 541-481-3257. Among the many blessings to Boardman are the food industry, who donate food products for the meals and other businesses that donate money for the event. With volunteers to help with the event; from set up, to preparing and serving dinner, to clean up, you can sign up at your local church or contact Penny Jurney at 541-481-7612 or Jane Akers at 541-481-5511. The group looks forward to sharing the blessings of the Lord with the community of Boardman. Remember all members and family in the community are welcome to share this Thanksgiving.
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Oregon State Pharmacy Association honors local pharmacist, Ray Michael Raymond Michael, of Boardman, was honored by Oregon Veterans In Pharmacy for his 50 year commitment to the practice of pharmacy. Michael, a graduate of OSU School of Pharmacy, was licensed in 1965, and practiced at pharmacies in the Portland area for 14 years. He moved his family to Eastern Oregon and built an independent pharmacy in Boardman, in 1978. At the October, 2015, Oregon State Pharmacy Association Annual Convention, Ray was honored for 50 years in pharmacy. A fellow OSU School of Pharmacy graduate, Robert Mullay of Hermiston, licensed in 1980, was honored for 35 years in pharmacy.
Jennifer Davis, Immediate Past President Oregon State Pharmacy Association, honors Ray Michael for 50 years service to pharmacy.
Boardman Park issues update on Recreation Center The Board and staff of Boardman Park & Recreation District have been working diligently on the proposed Boardman Recreation Center project. In the November 4, 2014 elec-
tion, the voters within the Park District voted 483 for and 347 opposed to a $12.7 million General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) to finance the projected indoor swimming pool, double basketball court
sized gymnasium, aerobics room, weight lifting room and amenities such as locker rooms, storage and staff spaces. The GO bonds were sold September 15, 2015, at a favorable rate, giving the go-ahead to the project. The staff and Board of Directors, consisting of Karen Pettigrew, Chair, Ray Michael, Blair Purcell, Kathy Moore and Krista Price, has interviewed and selected the following: Wenaha Group as Project Managers, Robertson Sherwood Architects, and Absher Construction as contractor. Wenaha Group, of Pendleton, has expeFormer Les Schwab building being dismantled at Recreation Center site. rience with construc-
tion project management with Columbia Basin College Fitness Center, Armand Larive Middle School gymnasiums, Wildhorse Resort indoor pool. Robertson Sherwood, of Eugene, has many years of experience including Black Butte Ranch, City of Astoria Aquatic Center, Hermiston Aquatic Center, North Clackamas Aquatic District, Central Oregon Park & Recreation District and Newport Aquatic Center. ABsher Construction, of Puyallup, Washington, has been contractors for the Great Wolf Lodge, Papali Wailea Luxury Homes (with fitness center and pool), Mel Korum Family YMCA, AC David High School, Yakima (gymnasiums and performing arts center) Evergreen College Recreation Center, Olympia Community Center and Snohomish Aquatic Center. Chair Karen Pettigrew says
“The Board and staff are meeting at least weekly with Wenaha, Robertson & Sherwood and Absher Construction to draw up a plan for a beautiful facility that will fit within our budget. We have also been working with Blue Mountain Community College and the Port of Morrow on the layout of the campus, parking, water and sewer supply.” The Park expects to solicit for bids in February, 2016 and break ground by the first of April. You will notice the Port of Morrow has taken down the former Lew Schwab building, and say the old mobile home will be removed soon. The Park is looking for completion and opening of the Recreation Center by Spring of 2017. Check out their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ boardmanparkandrecreationdistrict
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Community Calendar November 2015 7 Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center @ 7:30 to 10:30 am 9 Storyhour (Mondays) Oregon Trail Library, Boardman @10:30 am Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Monday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. 10 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall City Council Meeting – 7pm –City Hall Tillicum Club meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm) at the Firestation in Irrigon. 12 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm at 300 SW Wilson Lane 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, Port of Morrow Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm Irrigon Friends of the Library meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month19 19 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (3rd Thursday Noon at Boardman City Hall. 21 Greefield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 24 Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm 26 THANKSGIVING
December 2015 3 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am)
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Predator’s Den sporting goods store opens in Boardman
Boardman area residents who are involved in hunting, fishing (including bow fishing for carp), camping and other outdoor sports now have a source of supplies close by. Predator’s Den, at 717 SW Mt. Hood Avenue, Boardman started with 10 rifles and one pistol back in May, 2014. Now they carry a huge supply of guns, ammo, reloading supplies, archery equipment, clothing, gun cases, targets, knives, handmade leather holsters, videos, books and camping supplies. They are a Federal Firearms Licensed facility, and adhere to the background check laws by having a computer on site with which they can take care of business within 20 minutes or so. Owners Robert Bose (who also lives at 717 SW Mt. Hood, and Bill Thompson, who commutes from his home in Hermiston saw the need in the Boardman area for various sports supplies, and started their business. They hope to move up to a larger space in a store front in Boardman when business permits. “It would be nice to build the store large enough to possibly become a chain and pass it on to our children and families,” says Robert Bose. They concentrate on offering the best prices you can find in the area, and if they don’t have exactly what you need, they can get it, says Bose. “We have a no-limit
Photo above: Predator’s Den is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Stop by and check them out! Photo below: L-R Bill Thompson and Robert Bose, Co-Owners and operators of the Predator’s Den grew up in this area, and have been avid sportmen throughout their lives. Photos contributed
order for ammo, from .22 caliber to a high powered rifles.” “We want to keep prices down and take care of our customers,” he added. Both Bose and Thompson grew up in this area, and were avid hunters (particularly coyotes) hence the name Predator’s Den. They believe in supporting their community, and have been involved in supporting The Grid Kids, helped Boardman Rural Fire District obtain a gun for a raffle,
donated to the Bow Fishing Tournament. “We look forward to growing with the community,” says Bose. “This is a great place to live and to own a business.” Predator’s Den, located at 717 SW Mt. Hood Avenue, Boardman, phone 541.626.1700. Website: www.predatorsden.net. They are open Tuesday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, closed on Sunday and Monday. Stop by and check out their selections!
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7 th Annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration! Free Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 26 1:30 - 4:00 pm Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone Street Praise Service 1:30 pm Dinner 2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Irrigon Branch Library Grand Opening to be held November 13 Oregon Trail Library District is holding a Grand Opening of the Irrigon Branch Library Friday, November 13th 2-4pm. The OTLD board, Friends of the Irrigon Library, and Library Director Kathy Street has planned an afternoon to celebrate the new library building. Special guests will include State Librarian MaryKay Dahlgren, and Representative Greg Smith. Starting at 2pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony the celebration will continue with speakers, food, and tours of the library. Mrs. Eastern Oregon,Lori McNeil, will be reading children’s books and having a craft for the kids. New patrons can sign up for an OTLD Library card while attending. Irrigon Branch Library is located at 490 NE Main St in downtown Irrigon. Parking is available behind the building and in the parking lot east of City Hall. For more information please visit our website oregontrailploud.net or call 541Photo contributed 481-3365.
Columbia River Community Health Services Some of our services include: Well Baby/Child Exams Childhood/Adult Immunizations Sports Physicals Men’s and Women’s Health Exams CDL Physicals Pre-employment Drug Screening Chronic Disease Managment Flu Shots Limited Access to Dental Care Sliding Scale Fee Arrangements Flu Shots Mike Sermon PA-C
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11th Annual Boardman Quilt Show an Autumn Success The Boardman Senior Center was filled with colorful quilted work of all sizes and descriptions on October 10 & 11. Seventy Four exhibits from Oregon and Washington were enjoyed by over two hundred visitors. “The skylights and north light in the center provided extremely good viewing conditions,” commented a volunteer. Visitors were able to clearly see details of handwork, and true colors of the fabrics. Two quilts were selected by viewers for “The People’s Choice Awards. A yellow and black quilt with heritage Chicken Scratch embellishment by Marian Perdas of Hermiston and a red and tan Primo Star Quilt by Kathy Hyder of Boardman were the people’s favorites. Sharon Morris of Heppner won the purple Amish Design Raffle Quit; Skye Barrese of Boardman won the Pink and green floral Raffle Quilt. A Special feature was an exhibit of Quilts of Valor coordinated by Marie Norris of Pendleton. On Saturday afternoon, a striking Quilt of Valor was presented to Korean War Veteran Melvin Bozarth of Hermiston. “We felt so fortunate to be able to host this presentation” said show Chair Kathy Morgan. Morrow County has no fabric stores, so regional vendors were
much appreciated. Marilyn & Ben Dalstra of The Sewing Basket, Prosser; Sherry Linoff of Fabric 108, Kennewick; and Cindy and Lewis Webb, Thimbles & More of Pendleton brought new fabrics, patterns and notions to share with local quilters. This fun show was made possible by many volunteers; To name a Marge Shankle was the Featured Quilter at the few: Barb 2015 Boardman Quilt Show. Marge has years H e m n e s ; of quilting experience tucked up her sleeves. Mildred Baker; Not only does she design and create lovely Pat Miller, work for her family, she also does commission Kitchen Crew; quilts. “Set Up & Take Down Crew: Ron, Kathy& Sonja Morgan; Michael & Cheryl Tallman. Quentin, Malaki & Aubrianna Please Circle October 7 & 8 on Johnson; Drake Bingaman; Marsha your 2016 Calendar for the next & George Condie; Keziah & Tegan Boardman Quilt Show. The 2016 Birt; and Sandy Moroney; and show will held again at the Hostess Crew: Marie Cornell; Boardman Senior Center, 100 Kathy Hyder; Glenda & Tammy Tatone Street, Boardman Oregon. Bozarth; Nancy Pace; Carol
Representatives from the Pendleton Walmart and Swire Coca Cola presented a donation check for $1402 to the InterMountain Education Service District’s Children’s Rodeo on Friday, October 30. Walmart Store Manager Shawna Nulf (far left in photo) stands next to Terri Spriet, Sales Center Manager for Swire Coca Cola in Pendleton, as they present the check to representatives from the Children’s Rodeo committee (Michele Madril, Sandy Murphy, Jennifer Sweet). Nulf and Spriet both said their companies are always happy to support the Children’s Rodeo, an event for children with special needs during the Pendleton Round-Up. The IMESD thanks them for their dedication and support!
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Sam Boardman Elementary invites everyone to a Veterans Day Assembly Invitations are in the mail for the annual Sam Boardman Elementary Veterans Day Assembly. Sam Boardman Elementary School, located at 301 Wilson Lane welcomes your attendance at the Assembly. Students will be honoring our local veterans during an assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 10:30 am in the SBE gym. The program will include patriotic songs enthusiastically performed by students. First, Second and Third Grade classes will perform “Patriotic Medley.” The Third Graders will present a history of Veterans Day and song to honor our Veterans and their families. Local veterans that are present will be introduced and presented with thank you cards made by our students. If you know of a veteran that has not received an invitation, please encourage them to come. The public is invited to join us for this special assembly as we express our gratitude to American’s heroes.
Boardman to sponsor community-wide fall clean up The City of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up the month of November. The City has garbage vouchers available, with a fifty dollar limit, to residents of the City of Boardman. The vouchers are valid during the month of November at Finley Butte Landfill and the North Morrow Transfer Station. The garbage voucher program encourages citizens to clean up their residences by disposing of yard debris. City residents may pick up their vouchers at Boardman City Hall at 200 City Center Circle beginning October 30th. For more information on this program, call Boardman City Hall at 481-9252.
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Boardman Buzzzz Chamber Monthly Luncheon Wednesday, November 18 at 11:45 a.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center Boardman Community Development Association (BCDA) Update. Join us as we look back on the many recent accomplishments of the BCDA, and help them plan for the future by sharing with them what you would like to see in Boardman! Lunch is $12. Please RSVP by next Friday, November 13 by calling the Chamber at 481-3014. Chamber Staff Position Open Front office staff needed up to 32 hours a week. Hourly pay based on experience and qualifications. Send resumes to PO Box 1, Boardman, OR 97818 Need Tourism info? Remember that the Chamber has a variety of tourism and travel brochures and magazines from all over the state of Oregon, as well as from our neighbors in Idaho and Washington. And if you have a place in your business where you can place local tourism information, Just call the Chamber Office, and we will bring brochures and magazines on our area to you! Housing Needs in Boardman At the Chamber we get calls from time to time from people who have accepted employment here, and are looking for a place to rent. Often times, they are looking for something short term, with their ultimate goal being to buy a home here. Having gone through this process myself just a few months ago, I know how difficult this can be! If you have a place for rent in Boardman, can you please contact me with that information and I will pass it on to those I know are looking. For instance, right now I have someone who is supposed to start a job here in mid-November. While this person’s best case scenario would be a 2-3 bedroom house, a one bedroom apartment on a short term lease would work, too. A dog is coming, too, so the place needs to be pet friendly. If you can help with this particular need, or have other housing available for rent, please contact Emily at the Chamber office. Holiday Bazaars, Open Houses, etc. If your business or organization is holding a Holiday Bazaar or some other type of fundraiser in the next 2 months, or if your business will be holding a Holiday Open House or Customer Appreciation Day in November or December, send the info on your event to the Chamber and we will help you “get the word out” on when and where your event will be held! Get Involved in the Chamber
veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. Please pass this on if you know a vet and encourage them to come. The public is also invited to join us for this special assembly as we express our gratitude to American’s heroes. COMMUNITY NEWS Senior Center First Saturday Breakfast Tomorrow (Saturday, November 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. SAGE Center Happenings SAGE Saturday Next Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE Admission and activities for children and parents at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road SAGE Center Movie – Disney’s “Inside Out” Friday night, November 20 at 7:15 p.m. Or take in a matinee Saturday, November 21 at 2:15 p.m. Cost is $5 for general admission, $3 for children and seniors (62+) Free bag of popcorn with admission. Water is available for $1. Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, November 21 from 7 to 10 a.m. Adults $5, children under 10 are $2.50 Call (541) 720-7267 for more information Community-Wide Fall Clean Up The City of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up and has garbage vouchers ($50 limit) for residents. The vouchers are valid all of November at Finley Butte Landfill and the North Morrow Transfer Station. This program encourages citizens to clean up their residences by disposing of yard debris and larger items. City residents may pick up their vouchers at Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle. For more information call 481-9252. Senior Center Searching for “White Elephants” No, they are taking a trip to Africa, they just want you to go through your garage and look around your house for those items you just don’t need anymore, or never
by Volunteering! Join the Chamber Ambassadors! The Chamber Ambassadors are one of the most visible groups in the community! From doing a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting for a new business, to welcoming dignitaries, they represent the city of Boardman and the Chamber! If you are interested in joining this elite group of volunteers, call us right now! Community Awards Banquet If you are interested in helping plan this event, join us for our next Planning Committee meeting Friday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m. for a Dutch-treat lunch at the Sunrise Café The date and theme have already been set, so mark your calendars now for Friday evening, February 12, 2016 for Amoré with a French romantic theme! Membership Committee The Chamber will be starting this new committee in the very near future, another way to get involved. Serve on the Chamber Board The Board of Directors is searching for Chamber members to join this most important group to oversee the Chamber’s vision and mission. If you are interested in serving on any of these committees and/or as a Board member, please contact the Chamber at 481-3014! Boardman Chamber on the KOHU (1360 AM) Radio Show Monday, November 9 between 8:30 to 9 a.m. Big thanks to…. …all who were involved in making the Chamber’s Career/Shadow Day a success! VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES Looking for Veteran-Owned Businesses The Boardman Chamber of Commerce wants to spotlight our member businesses owned by veterans in our November newsletter. Please contact the Chamber at 481-3014 to be added to this free spotlight! School to Hold Veterans Day Assembly Sam Boardman Elementary School, 301 Wilson Lane, will hold its Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10 at 10:30 www.lexingtonpump.com a.m. in their gym. Students will be honoring vet541-989-8448 erans with a program that Cell-Sam: 541-561-8881 includes First, Second, Fax: 541-989-8567 and Third Grade classes P.O. Box 626, enthusiastically performLexington , OR 97839 ing a patriotic medley of CCB# 199519 songs. Third Graders will present a history of Veterans Day and each vet will be given thank you cards made by our students. All
use. They will accept anything but clothing. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are the best time to drop things off at 100 Tatone Street. Call 481-3257 for more information. Coat Drive until February 29 Bring your coats, sweaters, gloves, and hats to Columbia River Community Health Services, 450 Tatone Street Call 481-7212 x 214 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Be a Pirate Mentor! Last year Riverside Junior/Senior High School started a program called Pirate Pursuits. The basic idea behind this program is to have community members volunteer to mentor seniors throughout the school year, helping them with college scholarship as well as college applications. The volunteers would mainly be meeting with students to talk about what scholarships / colleges they are applying for, reviewing applications, letters, etc. This is a great way for community members to be involved with our students. Right now we have about 40 seniors signed up that would like to work with a mentor. If you are interested in being a part of Pirate Pursuits, please contact David Norton, Vice Principal, at 481-2525 x2113 or david.norton@morrow.k12.or.us. Are you interested in becoming certified to prepare taxes? Blue Mountain Community College is offering BA220 and BA221 to provide the 80 hours of course work required to qualify for the State of Oregon Licensed Tax Preparer examination. The courses will be broadcast and available to students everywhere from any computer, smart phone, tablet, or iPad that has internet, audio, and video capability. Both classes will be recorded for viewing at other times, as well. Upon successful completion of both courses, students may take the exam in December and start preparing taxes in January. To register, go to https:/ /web2.bluecc.edu/Schedule/ and search for BA220 and BA221. Call 481-2099 for more information.
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Riverside Pirates receive new athletic sign
Riverside Jr/Sr High School recently replaced and updated the sign at the front of the campus that recognizes the state athletic accomplishments of the school’s athletic programs. The sign was paid for through a private donation last spring Photo contributed
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Kiwanis Club Harvest Fund Raiser Thank you for supporting the Boardman Kiwanis Harvest Fund Raiser Customer Pick up at the SAGE CENTER in Boardman, November 7th, Saturday 9 am – 11 am. You can also make arrangements to pick up at Boardman Foods between 8-5 pm on the 9th of November. If you didn’t pre order the key club will be selling produce at 9:00 am at the Boardman Tire Factory located on Main Street.
Students at Blue Mountain Community College are hard at work as they are past the halfway point in Fall Term and looking forward to Christmas break. BMCC Boardman is in the midst of one of their busiest terms ever with multiple classes meeting at the building every evening, Monday through Thursday. A sample of classes offered this term includes Fundamentals of Speech, College Algebra, English Composition, Nutrition for Nursing, General Psychology, General Sociology and Basic Accounting. A small group of dedicated EMT students also meet in the building twice a week working through the first term of the EMT class. The GED prep and English Language Acquisition classes are charging full steam ahead. A new opportunity to register for classes will begin the week of January 4, 2016. GED prep classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings at BMCC Boardman and ELA
classes are held at Windy River Elementary on Mondays and Wednesdays with childcare provided. Students who plan to attend classes starting in Winter Term are reminded that this time of year is ideal to work through the admission checklist. Placement testing is available at BMCC Boardman as well as assistance with the New Student Orientation or any financial aid paperwork. Stop by the office at 300 NE Front or call us at 541-481-2099 if we can help. The office is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-7:30 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 57:30 pm. Other meeting times are available by appointment if the regular hours don’t fit your schedule. On another note, the Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education will meet in Boardman at the SAGE Center on Tuesday, November 10 at 6 pm. The public is welcome to attend.
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Boardman Kiwanis sponsors Halloween party at RHS The screams of glee (and pretend horror) reverberated in the halls of Riverside Junior/Senior High School for the annual Halloween Party sponsored by the Boardman Kiwanis Club. It is the one time each year when kids and grownups can dress up in their costumes and really have fun. Hot dogs, chips and a cold drink were provided for $1.00, and each kid (ages up to 12) received a free treat at each door. The classroom doors were decorated and a pretend cemetery was outside. Thanks to the Key Club and all community members who joined in the fun. Below is a list of all the volenteers for the 2015 Halloween. Deanna Camp - COORDINATOR Volunteers Brenda Proffitt Debbie Radie Alma Hernandez Jocelyn Rodriguez Sarah Kimmel Krista Stirk Laura Thompson Gracie Stirk Shari Stokoe Marci Rodelo Chief Stokoe Shari Stokoe Michelle Erickson Karen Pettigrew Terri Landreth Pedro/Michelle Debbie Radie Mathilda Camp Bailey Partlow Joe Taylor Adam Cole Pam Docken
Ryan and Sonya Neal John Boufford Ray Michael Jennifer Rodriguez Selene Andrade Cynthia Navarro Joslynn Jones Vicki Horneck Terri Landreth Doug Pope Stephanie Stokoe Gaby Alba Karey Natalie Desi Combs Marino Pena Alma Hernandez Judith Castro Marino Pena Tania Mendoza Abram Hernandez Matt Kegler Cary Brock Teresa Brock Lisa Connell Valerie Colin VeronicaRodriguez Terri Landreth Tim and Jill Parker Marie Shimer - Principal Special thanks to the 2015 Halloween Donations from Fredrickson Farming, $100; Doherty and Russell, $100; CRCHS $50; Marcie Rodelo (Marcie’s Tax Service) $250; Mountain Valley Land Company, $50 ; Taylor Transfer, $100; BEO, $100; UEC, $300; Boardman Foods, Inc., $250; Castle Rock Farming, $100; Art Kegler America West Properties, $50, Community Counseling Solutions 100; Total $1,550
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Pictured are just a few of the Boardman and Irrigon Kiwanis and community members who made the 2015 Halloween party possible. Boardman Kiwanis would like to thank everyone who volunteered and to those who donated so generously to this event. The Boardman Kiwanis club is very active in the community. Other projects they undertake are the Third Grade Dictionaries, Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Basket Program, Breakfast with Santa, assisting the RHS and IHS Key Clubs and providing scholarships to the graduating seniors at Boardman and Irrigon. Kiwanis Club of Boardman meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 am at River Lodge and Grill, and the 3rd Thursday at Noon at River Lodge and Grill. Everyone is invited to join or attend a meeting. Their mission is “Serving the children of the world”. Photo contributed
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Attendance up at Harvest Festival despite rainy start Next year’s event slated for Oct. 1, 2016
Horse and buggy: Attendees pile in the mule-driven wagon for a ride during the Second Annual Morrow County Harvest Festival Oct. 3 in Boardman. Over 800 people attended the event. BOARDMAN, Ore. (Oct. 7, 2015) – The second annual Morrow County Harvest Festival started as a gloomy day, but as the sun came out, so did over 800 festival attendees. The Boardman, Heppner, and Irrigon chambers of commerce and the SAGE Center present the annual event, which will return Oct. 1, 2016. “We were all thrilled with the increase in attendance this year. Our hope is that the Morrow County Harvest Festival will continue to grow and bring in new visitors to the region,” Davis said. Last year
Mini Horse: From L-R, Phoenix Davis, 5, and Ava Davis, 3, pet a miniature horse at the Morrow County Harvest Festival Oct. 3 at the SAGE Center. Photos contributed
over 600 people came to the festival. Event sponsors included Threemile Canyon Farms, Abengoa, Portland General Electric, ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, and Cascade Specialties, which all help ensure the event is free and open to the public. “We heard great feedback from the vendors and everyone had a great time enjoying all of the activities provided by our sponsors,” Davis said. Heppner Chamber of Commerce director Sheryll Bates
said she was pleased to see the vendor area full of people from Morrow County. She added that most people at the festival purchased unique, hand crafted products from the local vendors. “This was our second year and I know it will only get more successful as the word gets out,” she said. “ I am thankful for the many homemade and home-grown community members in Morrow County who made this so successful.”
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Morrow County Historical Society field trip enjoyed by all Members of Morrow County Historical Society and interested public journeyed to Kennewick WA. Saturday, October 24 to learn more about Columbia Basin Native Americans. The adventure began on comfortable Morrow County Special Transportation busses from Heppner and Irrigon. First Stop was the East Benton County Historical Society Museum in the center of “Old Town” Kennewick. The first step inside the museum “blew my mind” said one participant. The focus was the floor of the entry way, made of gorgeous cross cuts of petrified wood. “One could easily spend a day marveling at the flooring,” as each block was an original design. Once across the entry floor, the group gathered at a display about 9000 + year old Kennewick Man.
The story of Kennewick Man continues to be controversial: where exactly was he from? Who were his people? Many questions remain unanswered, but it is known that sometime in his life, he suffered a crushed chest- based on healed over broken ribs; and a 2 inch long spear point lodged in his right hip. The bone had healed over the old injury, but it must have been a painful life. An unplanned experience was the trip over the White Cable Bridge, linking Kennewick and Pasco. The surprise was a colorful display to increase awareness of Breast Cancer, which covered the entire length of the bridge walkway. The trip concluded at Sacagawea State Park, at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. The Interpretive
Center had displays about the native people that had gathered at that location for 10,000 years. The Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery, and their interpreter Sacagawea had spent three days here exploring the area and trading with the locals in 1805. The walking tour of the Maya Lin Confluence Art, “Story Circles” was brief, due to a light rain. The field trip was enhanced at every stop by knowledge shared by local Columbia River Historian, Don Eppenbach of Irrigon. For information about joining the Morrow County Historical Society or attending future field trips, contact Dave DeMayo, ddemayo@centurytel.net, 541 676 8017. Annual Membership, only $5.00 ensures member of advance notice of field trips and meetings.
Boardman Kiwanis 2015 Rollin’ on the River THANK YOU to the Car Show trophy sponsors Mid Columbia Title Company Late Model Class 1975 to Present Mike and Andrea Merrifield Umatilla, Oregon 2005 Dodge Magnum Macario’s Mexican Restaurant Motorcycle Class Chris Hoffman, Hermiston Oregon 2006 Saxon Firestorm Irrigon Moose Lodge #2426 Choice Award Bill Stark Hermiston, Oregon 1947 Ford Coupe Devin Oil Classic (1974 and older) Bill Stark Hermiston, Oregon 1947 Ford Coupe American West Properties Truck Andy and Julie Morriera, Milton Freewater, Oregon 1948 Chevy Custom
Boardman has first reading of marijuana ban ordinance At their October 6, 2015 council meeting, Boardman City Councilors held a hearing to consider a ban on recreational marijuana within the city limits. One person attended the hearing and spoke against the ban. They felt the city would benefit from the tax revenue generated by recreational marijuana businesses. City Manager Karen Pettigrew said Morrow County voted about 63% against measure 91, which directs the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to license the production, processing, wholesale, and retail sale of recreational marijuana. House Bill 3400 provides for cities within counties that voted not less than 55% on measure 91, the option of prohibiting the establishment of certain state-registered and state-licensed marijuana businesses. Cities who adopt an ordinance banning such business would have to opt out of receiving state revenue generated by marijuana sales. Councilors voted 6-0,
with one absent, to read Ordinance 6-2015 into the public record. The ordinance would ban recreational marijuana producers, recreational marijuana processors, recreational marijuana wholesalers, and recreational marijuana retailers within the city limits. A public hearing and the second and final reading of the ordinance will be considered at the next Boardman City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 7pm at Boardman City Hall. In other city business, councilors met in executive session for the city manager’s annual review. They extended City Manager Karen Pettigrew’s contract for another year and approved a wage increase to $77,500.00 annually. Also, the council was introduced to Scott Green. He is the new director for the Boardman Park and Recreation’s new recreational center. He said they hope to break ground in March of next year for the recreational center, with a completion date by April or May of 2017.
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Storyhours at Boardman library: Mondays at 10:30am,
Regular Library Hours are: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Pictured L-R: Mike Dewees of Hermiston Oregon won first place with his 1967 MGB GT, trophy sponsor Pam Docken of Mountain Valley Land Company presented him with the winning placque for the Import Class vehicle. Car Show judges were Art Kegler, Dale Baker, Mike Brandt, and Don Russell Photo contributed
Closed Closed 10-2 lunch 3-8 10-2 lunch 3-8 12-5 12-5 10-2 Boardman 3-6 Irrigon 10-2 Heppner
Board meeting, third Wednesday of every month 7pm at rotating locations. November 18, 2015 Heppner Library December 16, 2015 Boardman Library
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Bank of Eastern Oregon Bancorp announces dividend for 2015 Fall is here, Winter is near! Do you have the protection you need? * Farm * Personal * Industrial * Business * Workers Compensation * Health & Life * Service Organizations and even Crop Steve, Alecia, Michelle, Dallas, Judy, Luke and Wendy will be glad to talk with you
455 E. Main St. Hermiston, OR, 97838 Office 541-567-8834 * 1-800-890-8834 FAX 541-276-7688
We send out a Scorchin’ Thank You to Roman and Grant for buying the fire crew doughnuts on October 16th. We are always proud to serve to our community. Your unexpected gift touched us and made us smile. Come by again for a tour of the trucks and station. You made our day! Sincerely, Boardman Rural Fire District staff.
Heppner, Oregon, (October 22, 2015) “I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of BEO Bancorp has voted to declare a $0.70 per share dividend for 2015. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2015 payable on or before December 15, 2015,” said President and CEO Jeff Bailey. According to Board Chairman Gary Neal, “BEO Bancorp has paid a dividend 29 of the past 30 years. Dividends are a reflection of the financial stability and profitability of the bank. We are very happy to be able to provide this dividend to our shareholders.” “The dividend of $0.70 per share is 16.7% higher than last year’s dividend of $0.60 per share and shows a continued upward trend in dividend pay out to our shareholders. It is indicative of Bank of Eastern Oregon’s strong capital position.
The board of directors and employees work hard to improve the overall strength of the bank, add value to our shareholders, as well as provide the brand of banking that our customers appreciate and expect from Bank of Eastern Oregon. The 1st quarter 2015 expansion into eastern Washington has been accretive to earnings. This move along with our 2nd quarter entry into the Madras, Oregon market serve to fulfill management and the board’s vision of expanding our footprint in eastern Oregon and Washington when good opportunities arise,” said Bailey. He concluded by saying, “The support of our shareholders, communities and employees have made it possible for us to succeed. We are pleased to be in a position to provide this dividend to our shareholders.” 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 six loan production offices in twelve 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 Hermiston, Ontario, Pendleton, Island City, Lakeview, and Madras. Bank of Eastern Oregon also operates a mortgage division, and operates the Pasco branch under the name of Bank of Eastern Washington. The bank’s website is www.beobank.com.
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Morrow County Public Works is currently requesting bids for Vehicles that are presented for silent bids at The Public Works office 365 Hwy. 74, Lexington, OR. 97839. Vehicles and specifications and any more questions are on display or you may contact Morrow County Public Works at P.O. Box 428, 365 Hwy 74, Lexington, OR 97839 phone 541-989-9500. Sold AS IS. Sealed bids will be received no later than 4:00 p.m., November 24, 2015. Morrow County Public Works Office in Lexington. Bids will be opened at 9:15 a.m. at Morrow County Court in the Bartholomew building on 110 N. Court St., Heppner, OR on November 25, 2015. Morrow County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. #1 2003 CHEVROLET BROWN IMPALA – VIN# 261WF52K239306477, 116,845 MILES – AM/FM – CRUISE/A/C, Min Bid $500.00. #2 2001 BLUE FORD TAURUS – VIN# 1FAFP522X1G263189, 189,731 MILES – AM/FM – A/C/CRUISE Min Bid $500.00. #3 1994 GREEN FORD EXPLORER – VIN# 1FMDU34X4RUB91518, 149,400 MILES, MANUAL Trans. - 4WD - AM/FM Radio- A/C , Min. Bid $300.00. #4 1998 WHITE CROWN VICTORIA – VIN # 2FAFP71WX120105, 138,846 MILES – AM/FM – A/C/CRUISE, Min. Bid $500.00. #5 2002 WHITE CROWN VICTORIA – VIN# 22FAHP71WX3X160943, 133788 Miles - CRUISE/A/C - AM/FM Radio, Min. Bid. $500.00. #6 2003 WHITE FORD EXPIDITION – VIN# 1FMPU16W73LC02739, 187399 MILES – AM/FM CD – A/C/CRUISE – 4WD, Min. Bid. $1,000.00. #7 2005 FORD – E 450 SUPERDUTY 20 Passenger BUS – 1FDXE45S65HA40167, 117305 MILES – AM/FM CD – A/ C CRUISE – 2 WHEEL CHAIR ATTACHMENTS. *NOT PICTURED* AT LOT., Min. Bid. $2,000.00
SURPLUS VEHICLES ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS IS! Successful bidder will be required to take possession and remove vehicle within 30 days of being notified their bid has been accepted Morrow County makes no warranties as to vehicles condition. Vehicle’s SOLD AS IS Certified check, cashier’s check or cash must make payment.
Red Cross encourages blood donations before holidays The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood before the holiday season is in full swing. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Morrow County Boardman 11/6/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Threemile
Canyon Farms, 75906 3 Mile Canyon Road 11/10/2015: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Riverside High School, 210 NE Boardman Ave. Umatilla County Milton-Freewater 11/11/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., MiltonFreewater Community Center, 109 NE Fifth St.
How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.
Boardman Rural Fire Protection District October 2015 Fire Calls- 21 Location Type 200 Main St. Motor Vehicle Accident 750 NE Columbia Ave. Fire Alarm Activation 80542 Patterson Ferry Rd.Structure Fire 305 Baja Ct. Assist Boardman Ambulance Bombing Range Rd. Mile Post 4 Motor Vehicle Accident 70072 Kunze Ln. Controlled Burn 73334 Tower Rd. Structure Fire 120 NE Columbia Ave. Structure Fire 73334 Tower Rd. Assist Boardman Ambulance 74265 Bombing Range Rd. Grass Fire I-84 Mile Post 168 Eastbound Motor Vehicle Fire 78322 Paul Smith Rd. Controlled Burn I-84 Mile Post 165 Westbound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 171 Eastbound Motor Vehicle Accident 70065 Ridge Crest Ln. Controlled Burn 80970 Wagon Wheel Loop (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Structure Fire 73221 Bombing Range Rd. Fire Alarm Activation Anderson Rd. & Wilson Ln.Unauthorized Burning 555 SW Third St. (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Units Cancelled 555 SW Third St. (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Structure Fire 71300 SW Wilson Ln. Smoke Detector Activation Since January 1, 2015 we have responded to 270 emergency calls. Health and Pub Ed Classes - CPR/First Aid Classes (22 total Attendees) - Fire Extinguisher Classes (141 Attendees) Administration - Board Meeting Preparation - 35 Burn Permit Renewals Issued - Prepare for Annual Audit Trainings and Classes -S-215 Wildland Class (2 Attendees) -Thursday Night Fire Training Inspections October 6th- Carty Gas Plant Fire Pump October 15th- PDX 53 Phase 2 Alarm Testing October 16th- Love’s Travel Center, Site Meeting Plan Reviews -ConAgra Boiler house Alarms -Umatilla Electric Co-op Alarms -Carty Generating Station Alarms and Sprinkler -PDX 53 Penthouse Alarm Revision Phase 2 Volunteer Participation Stats 12 volunteers have contributed a total of 68.5 hours of training and eleven volunteers contributed 85 hours of response time to the community for the month of October.
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to the students Editor Boardman Kiwanis hand out dictionaries to localLetters third grade
On October 29th the Boardman Kiwanis handed out 174 dictionaries to local 3rd grade students. Pictured above are Boardman Kiwanis members with Irrigon teacher, Ms Frank and her third grade class. The students were thrilled to receive their very own personal dictionary.
OSU Extension provides tips for gardening Sustainable gardening The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Preventive pest management is emphasized over reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems
before acting and opt for the least toxic approach that will remedy the problem. The conservation of biological control agents (predators, parasitoids) should be favored over chemical controls. Use chemical controls only when necessary and only after thoroughly reading the pesticide label. First consider cultural, then physical and biological controls. Choose the least-toxic options (insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils, botanical insecticides, and organic and synthetic pesticides — when
used judiciously). Planning Force spring bulbs for indoor blooms in December. Maintenance and Clean Up Service lawn mower prior to winter. Check potatoes in storage and remove any going bad. Place a portable cold frame over rows of winter vegetables. Place mulch around berries for winter protection. Cover rhubarb and asparagus beds with composted manure and straw. Rake and compost leaves that are free of diseases and insects. Use mulches to prevent erosion and compaction from rain. To protect built-in sprinkler systems, drain the system and insulate the valve mechanisms. Clean and oil lawnmower, other garden equipment and tools before storing for winter. Drain and store hoses carefully to avoid damage from freezing. Renew mulch around perennial flower beds after removing weeds. Protect tender evergreens from drying wind. Tie limbs of upright evergreens to prevent breakage by snow or ice. Trim chrysanthemums to 4 to 6 inches after they finish blooming. Leave ornamental grasses up in winter to provide winter texture in the landscape. Cut them back a few inches above the ground in
early spring. Central/eastern Oregon: Water your newly planted perennials, trees and shrubs every 6 to 8 weeks with a deep soaking to prevent drying out, if there is no snow cover and the ground is warm enough to accept water. Central/eastern Oregon: Wrap the trunks of young, thin-barked trees (maples, aspen, ash) with paper tree wrap late in the month to prevent sunscald. Remove in April. Wrap new trees 2-3 years in a row until the outer bark has thickened. Planting/Propagation Plant window garden of lettuce, chives, parsley. Good time to plant trees and shrubs. Consider planting shrubs and trees that supply food and shelter to birds (sumac, elderberry, flowering currant, and mock orange). Pest Monitoring and Management Rake and destroy leaves from fruit trees that were diseased this year. Remove and discard mummified fruit. Check firewood for insect infestations. Burn affected wood first and don't store inside. Treat peaches four weeks after leaf fall spray for peach leaf curl and shothole diseases. Houseplants and Indoor Gardening Reduce fertilizer applications to houseplants.
The Kiwanis Club of Boardman continued their tradition of donating a Student’s Dictionary to each third grade student at Sam Boardman and A C Houghton Elementary Schools recently. This year the club handed 174 dictionaries to the students. Assisting with the project were , Brenda Profitt, Ray and Carol Michael, Debbie Radie, Pam Docken, Joe Taylor, Karen Pettigrew and Doug and Jane Pope. Each student is asked to look up a word when they receive their gift, so every student knows exactly how to use their dictionary. For some students, this is the only book they can call their
very own. The Kiwanis is anxious to see each student succeed and has made this project a priority. Kiwanis Club of Boardman meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 am at River Lodge and Grill, and the 3rd Thursday at Noon at River Lodge and Grill. Everyone is invited to join or attend a meeting. Their mission is “Serving the children of the world”. Other projects they undertake are the annual Halloween Party, Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Basket Program, Breakfast with Santa, assisting the RHS and IHS Key Clubs and providing scholarships to the graduating seniors at Boardman and Irrigon
Boardman Senior Center November Menu Tuesday Nov. 10 Stew Jello Salad Cornbread Lemon Bars Tuesday Nov. 17 Chicken Fried Steak Seasoned Potatoes Spinach Garlic Bread Cake/Ice Cream Tuesday Nov. 24 Vegetable Soup, Crackers Grilled Cheese/Ham Sand. Brownies
Thurs. Nov. 12 Meat Loaf MNashed Potatoes/Gravy Creamed Corn Rolls Choc. Cherry Bars Thurs. Nov. 19 Birthday Dinner Turkey & Dressing Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Cranberry Salad Peas & Rolls Pumpkin Pie Thurs. Nov. 26 No Meal Happy Thanksgiving! Please support the Community Dinner!
Meals are $4 for Seniors 55 & Above; $5 for Adults 54 & Under. All are Welcome!
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he Irrigon Watermelon festival will be having their Christmas Tree lighting December 6, 2015 at the children’s park and skate park straight across from the fire station at 5:00 pm. They will have hot Chocolate, hot cider and cookies and donuts after the lighting. Santa will be there too. Everyone is welcome. o you have a heart for children in your local community? Contact your local foster care/adoption department. Department of Human Services, Children, Adults and Families 103 SW Kinkade Road Boardman OR 97818 541-481-9482 Ext. 224 Tribute to Our Hero’s-Wednesday, November 11 th at 8am Veteran’s Day Breakfast and celebration is FREE to all Veterans, Service men and women, and their families. We will honor them for their courage, dedication and sacrifices they made for all of us, at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S Hwy 395 on November 11th at 8am. There will be a short program as we gather including a presentation by the American Legion and VFW Honor Guard, Dance Unlimited Troup and Special speakers. All Veterans and family members please RSVP to the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce at 541-567-6151. andgun Proficiency Class, Saturday, November 14 at Blue Mountain Community College Boardman, 300 NE Front Street This class satisfies the proficiency requirements to obtain a concealed weapons permit in Oregon. Morning session covers safety, laws and liability. Afternoon session includes a hands-on session on the shooting range. The time on the range is unique and valuable to students as most classes do not offer this possibility. Students do not have to own a handgun. The opportunity to try different types will be available. Cost is $59 and pre-registration is required. Register online at www.bluecc.edu or call 4812099 for more information
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CHERYL TALLMAN’S FOOT CLINIC is held on the 1st Monday of every month, unless a holiday, then it moves to the next Monday, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., next to City Hall. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Morrow Co. Health District Home Health. $20 charge.
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Make a lasting, positive impact this holiday season: Give family and friends gifts from the Arbor Day Foundation Nebraska City, Neb. — Celebrate this year’s holiday season with friends and loved ones while supporting conservation and tree planting with the help of the Arbor Day Foundation. · Returning for the seventh season in a row, Give-A-Tree cards from the Arbor Day Foundation offer a unique holiday giving opportunity with conservation benefits that will endure for generations. And again this year, Give-A-Tree cards can be purchased individually and with customized text. Cards can be purchased for $5.95. · Purchasing the Arbor Day Foundation’s coffee helps preserve rain forests in Central and South America. The Foundation’s coffee, a part of the Rain Forest Rescue program, is shade-grown under the canopy of Latin American rain forests. Unlike sun-grown coffee plantations, this traditional shade-grown method gives the coffee a rich and delicious flavor. Each bag helps preserve 2 feet of rain forest. Cost per bag is $13.49,
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Life along Columbia River 87 years ago Faces in the Rear View Mirror Notes of Historical and Genealogical Value. Extracted from Newspapers of 1922, Morrow Co. Oregon. Articles used with permission of heirs of Audrey Ellen Wilson, who published this collection in 1993. LIFE ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER 93 YEARS AGO Here is a sample of local history from 1922: Housing, School, Community, Agricultural Production and Economic Development – Sound Familiar? re-typed from the original by Carol Michael cnrmichael@gmail.com 6 October, 1922 Special Community Notice The annual payment, approximately $100, 00 including principal, interest and taxes on the cemetery *tract will be due November 13. The only way this can be met is by contributions from each member of the community. If all will respond the assessment of each will be small. This will be an annual affair for about 5 years unless the community desires to take the matter in hand and raise the total amount now due at once and stop the interest. The cemetery has had one burial and is a real need to the community, becoming more so as the years go on. Contributions may be left at the post office. Root and do it now. If it is the preference of the community to have a mass meeting to clear up the whole debt, let the directors know and arrangements will be made. * The cemetery tract referred to is the original cemetery, located east of town, west of the current Port of Morrow administrative building. Poultry Theft in the Community. There has been a good deal of poultry theft in our community. In the last ten days, Charles Harrington reports the theft of 20 turkeys. Mrs. Richardson reports losing 14 and Will Gilbreth had
someone steal one of his small pigs. At the present time the report comes from Umatilla that the best turkeys and chickens they have come from the Boardman Project. Charles Wicklander lost a blooded Holstein cow to foundering. Ira A. Berger purchased a new Ford coupe from the LaTourells. Sam H. Boardman has accepted a position in Ashland, as Secretary/ Treasurer of the state Democratic Central Committee. He has returned to Ashland where he expects to move his The Ford caravan which was to have been here last week will not come to Boardman until the return trip in to Portland, as it was in Heppner last week at the rodeo. Boardman People are disappointed but the Garage was not notified of the change until it was too late to do anything. The Parent-Teachers Association held a meeting Friday afternoon in the auditorium. The Domestic Science and Art work was discussed. Mrs. Lee rendered vocal sola and there was also a vocal duet by Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Goodwin. October 13, 1922 Burglars Pilfer Stanfield Store Sunday Night. Between twelve and one o’clock Sunday night, thieves drove into Stanfield in a light car, broke into two business houses and stole merchandise valued at between $250.00 and $300.00. I.R. Laurance’s store was entered by breaking the glass in the front door and a quantity of leather vests and sweaters and other merchandise was taken. They also visited the Stanfield Garage where they helped themselves to about 5 gallons of oil, a tire and other accessories. Entrance to the garage was made by picking the padlock on the door. The robberies were not discovered
until the next morning when the sheriff’s office was notified. The local grange received a car of lump coal this week which was sold to members at $11.70 a ton. The County Game Warden was here Friday, calling on friends. Judge Campbell and County Commissioners of Heppner inspecting the roads here and says: The best road work in Morrow County has been done in the Boardman district and if all our road taxes were paid up our main roads could be covered with gravel. Road Work: Every able bodied man on the project who has a team of horses was working on the roads last week. Road Superintendent Jenkins had a full crew, not only on the road but in the gravel pit a well. The seats for the high school arrived last Thursday and the work of putting them together was accomplished Saturday by Professors Carrol and Mulkey. The High School appreciates their seats very much because they didn’t have enough chairs for the students. The blackboards arrived Monday and will be used in the grade rooms to replace some of the old ones. Farmers are posting their farms with “No Hunting” signs. This is done to keep out the foreign hunters than our own locals. October 20, 1922 Walking Typhoid: Ralph Wasmer recuperating at Failers’. Another first for Boardman: Wonderful Radio Plant Invention to Bring Election Returns. The Directors of the Riverview Cemetery Association will give a movie and radio show on the evening of November 7 to raise funds to provide a way for meeting payment on the Cemetery tract for this year. The radio plant will bring election returns from the entire west.
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Morrow County 4-H Achievement Night November 15th
Pictured are the Morrow County Achievement winners for 2014 Photo contributed
Save the Date for the Morrow County 4-H Achievement Night coming up on Sunday, November 15th beginning at 4:00PM at the Ione Legion Hall. We will be honoring 4-H leaders and members for all of their accomplishments during the past 4-H year. Awards will be given for outstanding record books, County Medals, AllAround Achievement, Camp Counselors, Ambassadors, all of the awards from the Fair, the Becky Smith Memorial Award, Leader of the Year, and new this year the Friends of 4-H awards. Memberships pins are given to Cloverbuds, and all of our 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th year 4-H members, all members who
recently completed those years in 4-H will be recognized. Entrée will be provided by the Morrow County 4-H Leaders Association, families with the last name beginning with A-K are asked to bring a side dish or salad, and those with their last name beginning with L-Z are asked to bring a dessert. For more information or any questions please contact the OSU Extension Service office at: 541-6769642 or email: julie.baker@oregonstate.edu . Follow us on Facebook at “Morrow County 4-H Oregon” and Instagram@morrow4h for updates, reminders and photos of the event.
Heritage bulletins support cemetery work For the 10th year, Portlanders will celebrate Halloween by walking among the gravestones in historic Lone Fir Cemetery. The “Tour of Untimely Departures” presents guided tours Oct. 31 of illustrious cemetery “residents” played by local actors telling the life-anddeath stories. More communities are offering events of this type every year, a way to discover local history and also a way to prevent what had become a night of vandalism in the cemetery. Cemeteries interest some people only on days such as Halloween or Memorial Day, but for Oregon
Heritage cemeteries are an everyday interest. To help others with interest in cemeteries, it has created more than 10 guides to assist people and organizations operating or interested in cemeteries. These easy-to-use guides cover topics such as state laws pertaining to historic cemeteries, cleaning cemetery markers, tips to avoiding vandalism, funerary folk art, gravestone symbols and more. For more information about the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries Easy To Use Guides,, contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685.