North Morrow Volume XX Number 4 November 2, 2012
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MC District Attorney to Boardman to sponsor fall clean up speak at luncheon 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 November 1st. For more information on this program, call Boardman City Hall at 481-9252.
The November chamber membership lunch will be Wednesday, November 21 with guest speaker Justin Nelson, Morrow County District Attorney. Justin will have an informative update for us on the District Attorney’s office. The lunch will be at the Port of Morrow starting at 12:00 noon. The catered lunch will be $10.00 per person and an RSVP is required. Call 541-481-3014 to reserve your spot. Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson will speak Nov. 21st.
Columbia River Harvesters plan to give Thanksgiving baskets The Columbia River Harvesters are looking for new members: those in the community who are elderly, handicapped or low income qualify to join. A member must qualify by filling out a form, paying $18 per month and donating three to five hours a month to the center. Members then are able to receive food baskets on a weekly basis, amount depending on family size. Three days a week: Monday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, the center is open.
Columbia River Harvesters is located in the Boardman Chamber building on Main Street.
Donations are needed for this year ’s Thanksgiving baskets. Monetary donations or staples such as beans, rice, flour and any nonperishable goods is welcomed. The Harvesters expect to give out over 60 Thanksgiving baskets this year to their members. Anyone who has surplus garden produce may donate to the center, which has a 501(c)3 nonprofit status. For more information, contact Julia at 541/720-1309 or Alice at 541/5614255.
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Storyhour (most Fridays) Oregon Trail Library Boardman @10:45 Senior Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center 7:30 -10:30 am Daylight Savings Time Ends Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Greenfield Grange Meeting (2nd Monday) 6:30 pm, Boardman Grange Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building ELECTION DAY Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon, Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Boardman City Council Meeting - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays - 7pm - City Hall Morrow County Fair board meeting 6 pm at the Fairgrounds. Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:00-6:30 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 Columbia River Harvesters meeting (2nd Thursday each month) at The Greenfield Grange VETERAN’S DAY OBSERVED Tillicum Club meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm) Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 Tillicum Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm Call 571-3142 for meeting locations 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 Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Meeting, Fire Hall 300 SW Wilson Lane. 7:00 pm THANKSGIVING Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm
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Riverside high school soccer coach Carolos Velasco honored
Coach Velasco pictured at the left, back row. proudly stands with the 2011 RHS Boys State Champion Soccer Team. At the October 16th City Council meeting Mayor Chet Phillips announced long-time youth soccer coach, Carolos Velasco had won the Oregon Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports’ 2012 Fitness Leadership Award. Coach Velasco was unable to attend the meeting to accept his award, however, the 2010 award winner, Coach Francisco Velasquez, was on hand to accept the certificate on Coach Velasco’s
behalf. Mayor Phillips nominated Coach Velasco for coaching the Riverside High School Boys Soccer team to an undefeated 2011 season and for leading the team to win the 2011 OSAA Class 3A/2A/1A Boys’ Soccer State Championship. This was Riverside High School’s first state soccer championship. Coach Velasco has also coached numerous other youth soccer teams for over 12 years in
Boardman. The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports annually presents Fitness Leadership Awards to recognize Oregonians that support the Council’s mission of promoting physical activity and wellness in Oregon. Each year the Governor’s Council asks the mayors of Oregon to nominate persons in their community that they believe should receive the Fitness Leadership Award.
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2013 is just around the corner, and North Morrow Community Foundation (NMCF) is once again requesting your new or continued support to enrich the arts in Boardman & Irrigon communities. Every donation, small or large, is appreciated and put right to work in North Morrow County. Just what is the North Morrow Community Foundation? Who is involved? Where do donations go? Why should I help? NMCF is a publicly supported non-profit organization, with Federal tax-exempt status. We rely on community donations and grant funding to operate our programs. We provide free arts enrichment programs for youth and families in Boardman & Irrigon. Foundation Directors are your neighbors. Two live in Irrigon and three live in Boardman. Priorities are to: enrich the arts in local schools and communities and ensure that local youth receive a wide range of experiences in the arts, heritage, and cultural activities. As you consider your charitable giving this holiday season, please take a moment to review NMCF 2012 achievements. Donations provided these FREE Arts Impact Youth Programs in 20112012: Two Hampstead Stage Co. Assemblies, “A Christmas Carol” for Windy River and Irrigon Elementary schools; Two Assemblies of “Robin Hood” for Sam
Boardman and AC Houghton Elementary students; Portland Taiko Drums Assemblies at Irrigon Jr/Sr High & Sam Boardman Elementary; Two Weeks with Ceramic Tile Artist In Residence Annie Heron at Sam Boardman Elementary; two weeks with Cajun
shops and two performances of “The Tortoise & The Hare.” NMCF also provided sheet music for Sam Boardman Children’s Choir to participate in a regional music festival. A Theater Performance Workshop for Riverside and Irrigon Summer School stu-
Fiddler Artist In Residence Terry Thibodaux at AC Houghton Elementary; a week of Missoula Children’s Theater skills work-
dents helped us reach a new audience. . Community donations for the “Arts Impact Youth” project are vital for North Morrow Community Foundation to continue enriching the existing arts curriculum in Irrigon and Boardman Schools. Donations of any amount are much appreciated., We invite you to help us with our goal to promote the interest in the arts with a donation, even small donations quickly add up to make a big impact. Please support us by mailing your check to: North Morrow Community Foundation, PO Box 573, Boardman, Oregon 97818 Your contribution to the NMCF (an IRS tax exempt 501 ©(3) nonprofit organization, EIN # 931317109), can be leveraged with an equal gift directly to the Oregon Cultural Trust.
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These completed tiles provide a view of 2012 Sam Boardman Artist in Residence Annie Herron project, which was made possible by the North Morrow Community Foundation.
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Morrow County 4-H salutes 2012 members Members were required to show one of each of the following species: sheep, beef, swine, horse, goat. Kolby Currin, recipient of the All Around 4-H Showman Award for 2012, is a member of the Oregon
Trail 4-H Livestock Club and a 4th year 4-H member. Natalie Rauch: The family of Janice Healy Davis presented Natalie Rauch with the “Hard Worker Award” at
The 2011 recipient of the All Around 4-H Showman Award, Garrett Gibbs, presents the trophy in honor of Becky Smith to the 2012 recipient Kolby Currin.
NatalieRauch received the Hard Worker Award from Kathryn “Kit” Healy Thorne.
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the 2012 Morrow County Fair. In Janice’s memory, her family awarded this award to an outstanding 4-H member who exemplified Janice’s determination and gra-
cious manner while competing at the Morrow County Fair. “Natalie was chosen for the award because of the dedication
and joy she took in her 4-H beef in Morrow County 4-H at least two years, must be attending a Morproject. She worked hard and did it with a smile on her face. Her work ethic will get her far in the future!” said a representative for the award. Pictured with Natalie is Janice’s m o t h e r Kathryn “Kit” Healy Thorne. Taylor Wi g h t m a n : Fairboard L-R: Fairboard chairman Rod Taylor chairman Rod congratulates Taylor Wightman of Boardman for Taylor conthe George Miller Memorial Scholarship. gratulates Mr. T a y l o r Wightman of Boardman for being row County school or be a Morchosen as the 2012 recipient of the row County resident, and must be George Miller Memorial Scholar- a graduating senior. Taylor is a 9th ship. Applicants for this scholar- year 4-H member and was very acship must have enrolled in a mar- tive in the program with projects ket animal livestock project and ranging from swine to cooking, he participated in the 4-H livestock also served as a Morrow County auction at least three of the past 4-H Ambassador. five years, must have participated
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BEO announces earnings BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced 3rd quarter 2012 consolidated net income of $779,000 or $0.72 per share, compared to $490,000, or $0.53 per share for third quarter 2011. Year to date earnings were $2,006,000, up 49.9% year over year. Total assets were $276.7 million, up 9.9% year over year. Net loans of $219.6 million were up 10.8% from the same period in 2011, while deposits were at $245.2 million, up 10.4% year over year. “Our profitability trends are strong and we continue to see excellent growth in both deposits and loans,” said President and CEO, Jeff Bailey. “We have seen improvement in our problem loans. Other real estate is starting to move and we are taking steps to clean up our balance sheet.” Chief Financial Officer, Mark Lemmon said, “Return on Average Assets is 1.14% and Return on Average Equity is 16.03% compared to 1.0% and 14.33%, respectively, year over year.” Lemmon went on to say, “Our shareholder equity is up 15.3% year over year, strong by all measures. Strong core earnings bode well for our equity position.” Chief Operations Officer, Gary Propheter said, “With the prolonged low interest rate environment, which even the Federal Reserve says will last a while longer, we continue to see strong deposit growth. The growth is coming from all areas of our branch network and we welcome new customers and are sure they will enjoy our brand of banking.” “Our local agricultural economy continues to perform well. The 2012 harvest was good, commodity prices are holding up well, but we could definitely use some rain,” said Bailey. “The uncertainties of the national and worldwide economy, the political season and additional regulation placed upon community banks are all challenges, but often times with challenges come additional opportunities. Our strong capital and earnings bode well for Bank of Eastern Oregon’s ability to take advantage of the right opportunities over the next few years,” concluded Bailey. For further information on the company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at http:/ /www.beobank.com.
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Boardman Buzzzzzzzz Hello Boardman, All I can say about is October is that it was a great month. For the most part the weather was absolutely perfect! The Chamber kept really busy and we acDiane Wolfe, CEO complished a lot for our community. We started planning for the second group to participate in the Ford Foundation Leadership Training. Those of us that took it the
first year were really impressed with the program and learned a lot. We are anxious for the next group to join us as graduates. We had a very successful career day. I really enjoyed having Caitlin Hearn with us here at the Chamber. I think the businesses enjoyed the day as much as the students. Karen Pettigrew, Barry Beyeler and I all had the opportunity to attend the Oregon Economic Development conference held in Pendleton. We learned a lot and it was a great opportunity to meet and talk with other folks across the state. Amber and I then attended the Washington/Oregon State
Chamber conference. We heard some very good speakers and are already implementing some of the things we learned! Somehow Amber found the time to get married this month, so she is now Amber Killingbeck. She married Cory, a graduate of RHS and his family still lives here in Boardman. Amber and Cory will be moving to Boardman in November. The chamber was able to assist Umatilla Housing Authority in the Grand Opening of the Castle Rock apartments. Oh yes, the Chamber also hosted the Candidates forum in October. We had over 30 people attend to
ask the candidates questions and listen to what they want to see happen in Boardman and Morrow County. We have lots of exciting projects coming up in the next few months. Please stop in and visit with us to find out all that the chamber is working on to make Boardman an even better place to work and live. Happy Thanksgiving, If you need a great place for dinner come join us at the free Community Thanksgiving dinner at the Senior Center. Till next month, di
Ford institute Leadership Program Year 3 – Leadership Development Training – The purpose of the Ford Institute for Community Building is to promote vitality in rural communities. The programs are based on the belief that vital rural communities develop from: *A broad base of knowledge, skilled and motivated local leaders *A diversity of effective organizations *Productive collaborations among organizations and communities The Leadership Development training consists of 48 class hours held over four Friday – Saturday sessions. The classes focus on developing the community leadership capacity of individuals. The training emphasizes an interactive and facilitative style rather than lectures. It draws on the knowledge and skills of those in the room, augmented by lessons in the curriculum. For more information and the dates of the program starting in January, 2013 go to www.tfff.org or you can contact Diane at the Chamber. Applications are due by November 30, 2012. There is no charge for this program.
ing plant. Assumed to be one of the more popular exhibits is the hot air balloon ride that features an oversized basket that appears to be suspended from a hot air balloon. The hot air balloon experience will include the sounds of a gas jet roaring into the balloon above and a basket that rocks gently as the aerial film of Morrow County projects on the wall. Above the exhibits on the main level, a mezzanine with tables and chairs can be used for private parties and business functions. Also housed in the SAGE Center is a state-of-the-art theatre to be used for screenings, seminars, and private events. In September, The Port of Morrow brought on SAGE Center Manager Kalie Davis to begin promoting the new tourist attraction. Davis is in the process of creating marketing materials, researching other interactive centers in the region, and working with Formations on SAGE Center exhibits and content. She recently gave a tour of the facility to the travel magazine group from Travel Oregon. The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will move their offices into The SAGE Center and will also open up a store. The Store at SAGE Center will host collection of handmade art and jewelry made in the Pacific Northwest, as well as a variety of books,
from The Store at SAGE Center will benefit community projects and events in Morrow County as well as continue to promote tourism and local businesses. The Chamber of Commerce hope the The Store at SAGE Center will expand on the SAGE Center experience, continue education and enhance the knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of Morrow County and the Port of Morrow. We will continue to keep our community updated on the progress of both The SAGE Center and Store at SAGE Center.
sponsoring this event, please contact Amber Killingbeck at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at (541)481-3014 or by email at amber@boardmanchamber.org.
SAGE Center Update Many exciting things await in that new, uniquely designed building located off of I84. After a long wait and much anticipation, The SAGE Center will finally open its doors in May 2013! The SAGE (Sustainable AGriculture and Energy) Center is an interactive interpretive center that showcases the economic engine of our region. Promoting farms and dairies, a diversity of food-processing facilities, and advanced energy projects. The SAGE Center will highlight local industries through interactive exhibits that will feature the sophisticated technologies used by growers and the related industries at the Port of Morrow. The main exhibit hall will display a two story Kinetic Centerpiece Sculpture of a process-
Christmas Tree Lighting We don’t mean to startle you but Christmas is just a little over 50 days away. This means you can either hide behind your jacko-lantern or bite the bullet and start prepping for the holiday season. Either way, the Boardman Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is going to happen—on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 at 6 p.m. to be exact. Boardman’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place outside the Boardman Senior Center and will be followed by more holiday festivities inside. This once a year ceremony includes a nativity story Program, Christmas carol sing-a-long, cookies & hot chocolate and even a visit from Santa Claus. The tree symbolizes the bright community spirit in Boardman and surrounding areas.
SAGE Center -- under construction. gifts and souvenirs. The Chamber is currently in the process of selecting local arts and crafts that will be featured in the store and designing the store layout. Proceeds
Of course an event like this needs community involvement to be successful. If you are interested in giving back to the community this holiday season by volunteering or
Annual Chamber Awards Banquet – For the Love of Boardman The 23rd Annual Chamber Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 2, at the Port of Morrow. We will be recognizing those people in Boardman that have done so much for our community. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office. We will begin the evening with a social hour then a delicious dinner. After dinner we will present the awards then end the evening with dancing and music. Sponsorships are available for businesses wishing to help with this event. Contact Amber or Diane at the Chamber for more information. Boardman Visitor Guide and Membership Directory We are working on the new visitor guide, writing new copy, selling advertising and finalizing the membership directory. If you would like more information on how to have your business featured in this guide give us a call at the chamber. You can also plan to see the chamber coming to your business to tell you about this great publication. You don’t have to wait you can call us today and ask us to stop by and see you. Advertising starts as low as $200, we want it affordable for everyone to be able to promote their business. New Email Addresses The chamber has received new email addresses. Please make the following changes in your computer: Diane Wolfe, Executive Director: diane@boardmanchamber.org Amber Dobson, Assistant Director: amber@boardmanchamber.org Sue French and the general delivery email: info@boardmanchamber.org
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Hub of the Northwest
Career Day goes off without hitch
Coming Soon ~ SAGE CENTER Sustainable AGriculture and Energy An interactive visitor center showcasing the region’s industries and resources that will enhance the Boardman area with 10,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space, as well as additional amenities, including outdoor exhibits and playground, a gift shop, and a fully equipped theater for the community and business groups. BEAUTIFUL OFFICE SPACE available with a magnificent view of the Columbia River and plenty of parking, located at the Riverfront Center - 2 Marine Drive, Boardman. We have a 2,410 sq ft office that can be divided into two separate offices and we also have a 1,025 sq ft office available. For more information please call the Port of Morrow @ 541-481-7678.
P. O. Box 200 #2 Marine Drive, Boardman, OR 97818 541-481-7678*Fax(541)481-2679, port@portofmorrow.com
BE AN ANGEL Give your extra winter coats to someone who needs it. Cold weather can be tough for many local families. If you have extra winter coats please donate them. We’ll be sure they go to families in need. Bring your donations to: Columbia River Community Health services. 450 Tatone Street Boardman, Oregon Columbia River Community Health Services. Our Mission: To protect and improve the quality of life for all people, particularly medically underserved and vulnerable people, by providing access to high quality primary and preventative health care
Morrow County Judge Terry Tallman speaks about the morning he spent with student Sean Ferguson for their Career Day experience. Riverside Seniors are now experienced, enthusiastic and committed members of the Morrow County workforce. At least this was the case on October 17th when students spent the morning with various local businesses observing daily business operations and activities. RHS seniors were required to show up to their appointed workplace on time, dressed for success, bright-eyed and bushy tailed… sound familiar? Career Day, held once a year through collaboration between the Boardman Chamber of Commerce and Riverside High School, introduces students to a variety of career and job opportunities, allowing them to play an active role with hands on learning. After a morning full of hard labor and water cooler banter, over 80 community business members and students convened at the Port of Morrow for the monthly Chamber luncheon. While enjoying a meal provided by Judy Scott’s Chuck Wagon, each employer introduced their student and every student shared their job shadowing experience, providing great insight and a few laughs. Boardman Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses who hosted a
Garcia, Stefani Garcia, Kenneth student for Career Day: Gisi, Victor Gonzalez, Vincent Bank of Eastern Oregon Harrison, Caitlin Hearn, Mayra Banner Bank Hernandez Lopez, Martin Herrera, Boardman Auto Parts- NAPA Veronica Lemus, Stephanie Leon, Boardman Hardware Boardman Rural Fire Dist.. Boardman Police City of Boardman Admin offices Columbia River Community Health Services Con-Agra Lamb Weston Foods Good Shepherd Medical Group Morrow County Court KOHU/KQFM Morrow Co. Sheriff’s Office PGE Coal-Fired Plant Port of Morrow Sam Boardman ElemenEach student spoke of his/her Career tary Day experience at the luncheon. Umatilla Morrow Co. Dustin Mack, Gustavo Madrigal, Head Start Ilse Madrigal, Amelia Martinez, ZeaChem, Inc. Senior Riverside High School Alissa Mashos, Paola Mendoza, students who participated were: Cinthia Morales, Omar Marillo, Cindy Agripino, Leticia Alvarez, Edgar Navarro, Michael Orozco, Brian Arias, Gabriela Armenta, Daniel Puerta, Fernanda Ramirez, Michael Baucum, Drake Bingaman, Taylor Rea, Georgina Rios, Ana Patricia Canchola, Emily Cornelius, Rodriguez, Linda Ruiz, Janette Paola Cuevas, Austin Dyer, Shyla Sanchez, Rosario Sanchez, SalvaEdwards, Sean Ferguson, Mayra dor Solis, Joshua Strong, Stephanie Fregoso, Jorge Garcia, Josue Torres and Pablo Virelas-Garcia.
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City of Boardman announces winter Snow & Ice Control Program We all know how unpredictable the weather can be in our area. We have experienced winters (normally December, January and February) with no snow accumulation, to winters such as we’ve had in the past that deposited heavy snow accumulation. With a population of over 3000 and 80 plus lane-miles of streets, the City is continually striving to provide an acceptable level of snow and ice control. NORMAL SNOW CONDITIONS Our fleet of snow fighting equipment is readied before the ice and snow seasons each year. One, five-yard dump truck with sanding box and plow, 2.5 ton dump truck with sanding box and plow, combined with a crew of trained equipment operators, will keep major streets passable. The City has established procedures and policies for addressing snow plowing and sanding of the streets. The procedures and policies are set on a priority basis, which set predetermined routes as follows: First Priority: All major arterial streets and arterial intersections considered to be the highest priorities to keep open the main streets and roadway systems connecting the fire station, police station, emergency medical services, and schools. Second Priority: Collector streets and selected areas such as steep hills and other problem areas identified by the public works department and/or police department.
Third Priority: Residential Streets CITIZEN RESPONSIBILITIES Snow can be beautiful, but it also can create hazards. When residents fail to clear their sidewalks, the result can be a treacherous ice patch. We need your help in protecting pedestrians from possible injury. Residents are responsible to maintain their sidewalks and driveways adjacent to their property. Please pile snow on your yard, not in the street. If your sidewalk is icy, you may correct the hazard by applying a heavy coat of sand. Handicapped, elderly or other individuals unable to clean snow from their sidewalks may choose to contact someone to do this job for them. The following may provide this service to you: RHS Wrestling Team – Coach Boor 481- 2525 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT SNOW REMOVAL Q: Can’t the City remove the snow they put in my driveway and sidewalks? A: Our primary duty is to open and keep open the main roadway system. Considering the large number of driveways and amount of sidewalks in the City, it is too costly and time consuming, and would require additional City staff and equipment to perform this service. Q: Why not plow to the center? A: Plowing snow and piling it to the center of a street causes a hazardous situation. Traffic flow is
SBE Family Math Night- Fun For the Whole Family! When: November 15th 5pm-7pm Where: Sam Boardman Elementary What: Please Join us for an evening of educational fun! We will be serving a light dinner and giving away many exciting door prizes!
Hope to see you there! Pre-registrations are welcome!
restricted by eliminating a portion of a lane and this practice can also create sight obstructions for low vehicles. The freeze-thaw cycle creates daily problems when the melting snow freezes on the road surface every evening. Q: Can I park my car on the street? A: Yes, on those streets where parking is normally allowed. However, having to maneuver a snowplow in and out between parked vehicles can not only be dangerous, but also nerve-wracking for our drivers and is not an efficient way to plow the snow. One must be aware that if a car is parked on the side of the street, we could plow your car in with a snow bank. Q: Why are residential streets seldom plowed? A: With over 80 lane miles of streets to maintain, with limited equipment and staff, it is usually not possible to plow all of the streets. We make every effort to get to the lower priority streets when conditions allow.
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EXPERIENCED Mayor of Metolius—7 years City Councilor Budget Committee City Clerk Boardman Planning Commission COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER Habitat for Humanity Economic Development Board County Parks Board 2006 Public Servant Award Member of Boardman Kiwanis
Paid for by Committee to Elect Sandy Toms Boardman Mayor
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Boardman Tillicum Club to host Bake Sale We’re changing things again! As many of you are aware, the Boardman Tillicum Club usually holds a Christmas Bazaar at both Bank of Eastern Oregon and Banner Bank; however, due to a decline in club member availability, we have elected to not do the Christmas Bazaar this year. We will, however, be having a Bake Sale on December 1, 2012 starting at 9 am at Select Market here in Boardman. Club members will be furiously baking up yummy treats for area residents to purchase and enjoy! Another change happening this year is our annual Christmas lighting contest. Because of budget constraints we will not be able to continue this practice, but hope to bring it back at a future date. We apologize to any residents who look forward to it! The Tillicum Club would also like to remind any lady out there
looking to get involved in their community that we are always looking for new, active members. Over the last few years we have seen a decline in our numbers and desperately need “new blood” with
Eat cake, sip soup, and give Boardman Schools free educational equipment All over Oregon school struggle to provide quality education with decreasing state funding. You may wonder “Is there any one thing I can do to make a difference?” Yes, there is one tiny thing every community resident can do! Both Campbell Foods and General Mills eligible products have Proof of Purchase symbols on the outside wrapper or box top. Labels for Education from Campbell’s, Chef’s Kettle, Franco-American, Goldfish, Healthy Request, Pace, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, SpaghettiOs, Swanson, and V8 products are eligible. General Mills cereals and baking mixes have eligible Boxtops for Education coupons.
fresh ideas for fundraisers or those just looking to help out with the fundraisers already in place. We will be having our Valentine’s Day flower sale coming up in January and would really appreciate more people out taking orders! So if you are interested in joining, please contact Christy Rivera at (541) 481-3142 for information.
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Here’s what you do: 1) Clip clearly marked Labels for Education or Box Tops 4 Education coupons from General Mills and
Campbell Food products found in your local grocery store. 2) Send Box Tops coupons & labels to S a m Boardman Element a r y School with your children OR 3) take your Box Tops coupons or labels any school day, from 8 am to 4 PM, to Mrs. Sylvia Barerra, in the Sam Boardman Elementary School Office. Mrs. Barerra coordinates the labels and box top program for both Sam Boardman Elementary and Windy River Elementary schools. She would welcome help trimming coupons and preparing for mailing. Call Sylvia Barrera at 4817383. R e s u l t : Campbell’s Labels for Education earn awards ranging from sports equipment to art materials; library resources, musical instruments & computers. General Mills Box Tops 4 Education pays 10¢ for each Box Top 4 Education
coupon redeemed. Sam Boardman Elementary is saving these checks for new playground equipment.
No matter if you are a “golden agers”, an empty nester, or a parent of teens with appetites like bottomless pits, you purchase food and you eat! Watch for food labels the schools can exchange for free educational equipment, or for cash. Sam Boardman Elementary School welcomes any eligible labels you can contribute. One person can make a difference in the resources for our local schools. Great things happen when families with school age children, residents of all ages and community businesses to work together for a common goal. Check these web sites: www.labelsforeducation.com/ or / www.boxtops4education.com/i for complete information about the eligible products.
CONFERENCES
December 4th
Parent/Teacher conferenc es are Tuesday, Dec ember 4th from 3:30—7:30pm.
The Riverside staff invites all parents to attend. Contact RHS at 541-481-2525 if you have any questions regarding the conference schedule.
Don’t put away the hoe yet, plant some garlic CORVALLIS, Ore. – Fall is approaching but don’t put away your hoe and gardening gloves just yet. September through November is the best time to plant garlic. Its roots develop in the fall and winter, and by early spring they can support the rapid leaf growth that is necessary to form large bulbs, said Chip Bubl, a horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension Service. What type of garlic should you plant? Some gardeners like to grow
top-setting garlic, also called hardneck. Common hardneck types include Korean, Siberian, Music, Chesnock Red, German Red and Spanish Roja. These varieties produce tiny bulblets at the end of a tall flowering stalk in addition to a fat underground bulb of cloves. Softneck garlic, on the other hand, rarely produces floral stems and tends to grow bigger bulbs because energy isn’t diverted to topset bulblets. Softneck varieties include Silverskin, Inchelium Red,
California Early and California Late. Some enthusiasts say top-setting garlic has a richer, more pungent flavor than non-flowering types. Both can be harvested in early spring like green onions and sautéed as a side dish. Or you can allow them to mature until mid-July when they become a bulb with cloves. Another type, elephant garlic, is actually a type of leek that produces large, mild-tasting cloves – usually fewer per bulb than the true garlics.
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City of Boardman reviews Strategic Plan
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Sidewalks, paving and beautification on the list of eight Action Plans to be undertaken. The Boardman City Council reviewed the City’s Strategic Plan Tuesday night. City staff from each of the City’s departments gave reports on their respective departments. City Manager Karen Pettigrew reviewed each of the eight Action Plans in the Strategic Plan and gave an update on each one. The City’s Strategic Plan was updated in March and prioritizes projects, or Action Plans, the City plans to accomplish with a deadline in which the project will be com-
pleted. First on the list is sidewalks. Public Works Director Dave Winters reported the crew will be starting with sidewalks along Boardman Avenue NE, in front of the high school, by the middle of October. Other Action Plans such as paving Olson Road and beautification of the medians at City Center Circle are already in the works. The next review of the Strategic Plan is scheduled for January 2013. The next meeting of the Boardman City Council will be Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 7:00pm.
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What is 4-H and how do you form a club? 4-H is youth education program for boys and girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. In Oregon, 4-H is part of the Oregon State University Extension Service. Each county has an Ex-tension office which administers the 4-H program. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-Hers can start locally in a 4H club. There, they can learn about any topic they would like. 4-Hers can then go on to participate in public speaking contests, 4-H fairs, conferences locally and nationally, and so much more! Some youth participate through afterschool programs or other opportunities. 4-H members are encouraged to apply their learned knowledge and skills in their project areas.
Members learn to work together as a team and develop a sense of fair play. 4-H members learn decisionmaking skills through project work, judging contests, and other 4-H activities. Members may choose from some 80 different projects offered statewide, or they may develop their own pro-jects with the assistance of an adult volunteer leader. Just some of the project areas include: Animal Science - Horticulture - Expressive Arts - Home Economics - Leadership WHAT DOES 4-H STAND FOR? The four H’s represent the fourfold training and development that 4-H mem-bers receive. Head — to think, plan, and reason; Heart — to be concerned with the welfare of others, accept the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop positive atti-tudes; Hands — to be useful, helpful, and skill-
ful; Health — to practice health-ful living, enjoy life, and use leisure time productively. WHO MAKES UP 4-H? There are over 100,000 4-H members statewide! 4-Her’s K-3rd grade are Cloverbud members, 4th-6th grades are Junior 4-Her’s, 7th-9th grades are Intermediate 4-Her’s, and 10th-12th grades are Senior 4-Her’s. In Morrow County we have an average of 250 youth and 50 volunteers signed up each year! 36% of 4-H members live on farms, and 64% live in small town or non-farm areas. PROJECTS AVAILABLE! For more information on joining one of these clubs or forming your own contact our office listed below! To request an official 4-H enrollment form, please call our office at 541676-9642
Card of thanks: I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to everyone who helped out to make the 2012 Morrow County Fair a success and specifically on the 4-H side of things. It would be impossible to carry out all of the events and behind the scenes details that are required to make it through the fair without all of the valuable work from our outstanding volunteers, and I would like to recognize their efforts. To all of our hardworking and extremely dedicated volunteers, leaders, parents, youth, and anyone else that had a helping hand in Morrow County 4-H, I thank you from the bottom of my heart! To all of our 4-H superintendents: Nancy Gorham-sheep, Angie Hughes-beef, Sara Bevingtonswine, Amy Lesperance-small animals, Karen Temple-goats, Wendy Andrews-horse, Doshea Qualls-expressive arts, Rita Bergstrom-fashion revue & clothing, Tami Rietmann-food exhibits, Jeannie Collins-food contests, Kim Cutsforth & Maggie Armato-home ec. judging contests. 4-H Clerks: Stacee Halverson-foods, Jeannie & Maggie Collins-clothing, Karlee Drake-clothing check-in, Kelsey
Wolff & Lisa Mittelsdorf-expressive arts, Andrea Nelson & Jeannie Collins-fashion revue, Shelley McCabe-presentations, Robin Jones-horse. To Michele Stone & Jonathan Kestler for managing the snack shack for us, along with Smokey-Jo Wightman and Pat Struthers for serving as day managers. To the Bank of Eastern Oregon & Morrow County Grain Growers for donating a full day of your service to working in our 4-H snack shack, and to all of the other businesses, parents and groups that donated their time to work a shift in this essential fundraising event for our annual operating budget for the new 4-H year. To Jeannie Collins & Rita Bergstrom for setting up our 4-H annex prior to fair. To everyone who was available and participated in the annual clean-up day before fair to prep and clean the grounds – it looked outstanding! To Zech Hintz & Alita Nelson for volunteering to take all of our market animal photos for our buyer’s placards. To the Bank of Eastern Oregon and Kevin McCabe, Ken Grieb, and all of our wonderful processors: Mike & Judy Julio, Eastern Oregon Mobile Slaughter, Follett’s Smoked Meats and CM Sausage; for a fantastic auction again this year, and for han-
dling the entire process from start to finish – you are very appreciated! To the Morrow County Livestock Growers for coordinating the hauling and feeding of our auction animals, for providing support to our livestock superintendents and OSU Extension personnel throughout the duration of the livestock project and especially during the fair. To John Qualls for volunteering and serving as the pool buyer for donors not present at the auction. To Mark Rietmann for all of your help and hard work coordinating the livestock during and after the auction. To Dr. Temple for inspecting all of our animals on the grounds and ensuring everything is up to health standards. To everyone who helped load animals Saturday evening and Sunday morning – I appreciate your patience and willingness to help in this situation! To the SMoRC 4-H Rocketry club for your outstanding demonstration of patience this year and congratulations as well for bearing with last minute changes and overcoming the odds, for all of your double shifts in the snack shack – and your booth looked fantastic! To Zech Hintz for all of your help and coordination with various happenings in the 4-H & FFA office this year – you were a huge help in everything you assisted with! To Tami Rietmann for all of your help and
Clothing & Textiles; Crafts; Creative Writing ; Dogs; Outdoor Education; Food & Nutrition; Food Preservation ; Gardening; Goats Knitting; P h o tography; Poultry; Public Speaking; Rabbits ; Rocketry; Sheep; Horse; Swine. Ashley Jones, 4-H Agent 54173 Hwy 74 PO Box 397 Heppner, OR 97836 Phone: 541-676-9642 Fax: 541-6765451 http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/morrow/ LIKE us on Facebook! Morrow County 4-H Oregon
4-H Pledge I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living for my club, my community, my country, and my world .
Cloverbuds; Art; Beef; Cake Decorating; Cavies; Community Service hard work with all of our data entry, with helping prepare for fair, and anything else that was ever asked of you to help us get through, you are greatly appreciated! To Glenda & Cheryl Taylor, and Anne Knoble for helping get all of our livestock health records in order and ready to ship. To the Ione Community Livestock 4-H Club & RJ Livestock 4-H Club for putting on another excellent buyer’s appreciation luncheon again this year. To all of our 4-H ambassadors who assisted with various events, contests, projects, 4-H member questions and participated in the parade and assisted during the livestock auction: Stacee Halverson, Kyle Harrison, Kellie Nelson, Lilly Sandford, Garrett Robinson, Brittany Lesperance, Garrett Gibbs and Taylor Wightman. To Lenn Greer & Beth Dickenson for your coordination of the livestock judging contest and your teamwork this year with 4-H & FFA – I appreciate it greatly and look forward to the future! To the Morrow County Fairboard, Ren’ee Yocom and Norm Zeller for all of your hard work getting the fair ready! To Tony Clement, Norm Zeller and Nancy Gorham for your help is setting up the barns and bleachers. To Doris Brosnan, for volunteering your
time to assist in the 4-H office at fair and for listening to oral reasons during the livestock judging contest. To all of our donors, supporters, and auction buyers for your continued support of Morrow County’s youth and these valuable youth programs. To everyone who attended any 4-H or Morrow County Fair events, and showing your support to our youth in their endeavors. To all of our 4-H leaders and parents for your outstanding work, for getting kids involved in these lifelong educational processes that are few and far between in the world today, and for all that you do for your clubs, your kids, and our 4-H program. To all of our excellent 4-H members for choosing to be involved, for taking the initiative to help others, for accepting the challenge to learn and accept responsibility for all of your project areas, and for being a great group of 4-H members in our county. To anyone else that I have forgotten, please excuse my memory. I look forward to seeing you all again next year, and I hope we have many more enrolled and new faces in the barns and 4-H annex again next year. Thank you to all! Ashley Jones Morrow County 4-H Agent/Office Coordinator
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Fall Care for Healthy Lawns by Melinda Myers, gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Summer can be hard on our lawns. With much of the country suffering from extreme heat and drought conditions this past summer, many lawns took a beating. Fall is the perfect time to help your lawn recover from the stressors of summer and prepare for winter. The warm soil and cooler temperatures promote root growth and thickening of the lawn. Continue to mow the lawn as long as it keeps growing. Mow high to encourage deep roots and leave clippings on the lawn. They add nutrients and organic matter to the soil and do not cause thatch. There’s no need to cut the lawn shorter for winter unless you are in an area subject to winter diseases. Mow don’t rake those fall leaves. This will save you time and improve your lawn. The leaves add organic matter and nutrients to the soil. As long as you can see the grass leaves through the shredded leaves your lawn will be fine. Or shred and collect the leaves in your bagger and add them to your compost, dig into annual gardens to improve the soil, or use as mulch around perennials in the garden. Consider core aeration if your lawn is suffering from compacted soil and thatch. Core aeration machines remove plugs of soil in the lawn, allowing air and water to
reach and nourish the grass roots while promoting the breakdown of the thatch. Overseed thin lawns after core aerating. This will enable you to get good seed to soil contact and ultimately enjoy a thicker more lush lawn. And be sure to fertilize. Fall fertilization helps lawns recover from summer stress, encourages root growth, thickens your grass stand, and prepares the lawn for winter. Use a low nitrogen fertilizer like Milorganite to encourage slow steady growth and prevent damage to already stressed lawns. Plus, research has found when microorganisms work on the Milorganite to release the nutrients they also make some of the phosphorous and potassium bound to the soil available to the plants. The phosphorous is good for root growth and potassium boosts hardiness and disease resistance. Those in the south growing Bermuda, St Augustine and other warm weather grasses can make their last fertilization about one month before the lawn goes dormant. That’s about the time of the first killing frost. Fertilizing later can result in winter damage. Northern gardeners growing cool season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass should make one application in early fall and their last application
sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving before the ground freezes. And always sweep any clippings, fertilizer and other debris off walks and drives to prevent them from entering our waterways and eventually our drinking water. Nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening. She hosts the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments which air on over 115 TV and radio stations throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and writes the twice monthly “Gardeners’ Questions” newspaper column. Melinda also has a column in Gardening How-to magazine. Melinda hosted “The Plant Doctor” radio program for over 20 years as well as seven seasons of Great Lakes Gardener on PBS. She has written articles for Better Homes and Gardens and Fine Gardening and was a columnist and contributing editor for Backyard Living magazine. Melinda has a master’s degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist and was a horticulture instructor with tenure. Her web site is www.melindamyers.com
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“It is only fitting to return to the area of the state that created the association 100 years ago,” said Curtis Martin, President of the association. “We are planning a fun commemoration and hope to see cattle producers from across Oregon, with all sizes of operations there.” Martin added they are making the announcement early in the hope people will mark their calendars and plan to attend. The agenda will also include industry education opportunities, association business and committee meetings. “More than ever, cattle producers need to educate themselves and work together to find solutions to our biggest concerns.” The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) works to promote environmentally and socially sound industry practices, improve and strengthen the economics of the industry, and protect its industry communities and private property rights. For more information, please contact Kay Teisl, Executive Director at kayteisl@orcattle.com or 503-361-8947. Visit the OCA website at www.orcattle.com.
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Boardman Library Hours: Fiction: Mon. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Phantom - Jo Nesbo Tues. Closed Mad River - John Sandford Wed. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Red Rain - R L Stine Thu. Noon - 5:00 PM The Twelve – Justin Cronin Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Bone Bed – Patricia Cornwell Sat. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Dare Me - Megan E Abbott Sun. Closed Irrigon Branch: NYPD Red - James Patterson Tuesday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Blasphemy - Sherman Alexie Closed for Lunch Seconds Away - Harlan Coben 1:30pm -4:00pm Winter of the World - Ken Follett Thursday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Father Night - Eric Lustbader Closed for Lunch Severe Clear - Stuart Woods 1:30pm -4:00pm The Time Keeper - Mitch Albom An Apple for the Creature Hiss and Hers - M C Beaton Low Pressure - Sandra Brown Embassytown - China Mieville 200 S. Main Street Simple - Kathleen George Boardman A Killing in the Hills - Julia Keller Time Untime - Sherrilyn Kenyon Fate of Worlds - Larry Niven Thy Neighbor - Norah Vincent Winter of the World - Ken Follett Live by Night - Dennis LeHane The Round House - Louise Erdich Little Star - John Ajvide Lindqvist Trust Your Eyes – Linwood Barclay Goldberg Variations - Susan Isaacs San Miguel - T Coraghessan Boyle The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts The Laughterhouse - Paul Cleave The Casual Vacancy - J K Rowling The Map of Lost Memories - Kim Fay Garment of Shadows - Laurie R King Midst Toil and Trouble - David Weber The Jewels of Paradise - Donna Leon This is How You Lose Her - Junot Diaz Clockwork Angels - Kevin J Anderson A Dangerous Inheritance - Alison Weir The Christmas Pony - Melody Carlson Dick Francis’s Bloodline - Felix Francis Resurrection Express - Stephen Roman The Other Woman - Hank Phillippi Ryan The End of Everything - Megan E Abbott When It Happens to You - Molly Ringwald The Woman Who Died A Lot - Jasper Fforde This Case is Gonna Kill Me - Phillipa Bornikova The Lincoln Conspiracy - Timothy L O’Brien The Dirty Streets of Heaven - Tad Williams The Importance of Being Seven - Alexander McCall Smith
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Trail Apartments in Boardman will see rehabilitation project in 2013 Boardman, Oregon (October 10th, 2013) - The Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla and CASA of Oregon are pleased to announce the Trail Apartments in Boardman, Oregon will be the site of a low-income family housing acquisition and renovation project set to begin in early 2013. Trail Apartments is a 24 unit affordable housing complex nestled between Blue Mountain Community College and Riverside Jr./Sr. High School. The Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla is set to begin renovations on the housing complex, with an expected completion in Summer 2013. Renovations of the 30 year old complex will focus on improving the exteriors of buildings and introducing a complement of sustainability features including energy efficient heating, cooling, and lighting; water saving plumbing fixtures; natural day-lighting and passive ventilations; water efficient irrigation and drought tolerant, native landscaping. A new play area and community meeting
room will be added to the complex, providing a gathering place for families. The Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla will own and operate the project, which aims to address increased demand for affordable housing in Boardman. The Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla has hired CASA of Oregon as it’s development consultant. “We are pleased to work with community partners to provide affordable housing for families in Boardman”, said Peter Hainley, Executive Director of CASA of Oregon The project is funded by Oregon Housing and Community Services, USDA Rural Development, and Enterprise Community Partners. For information about the project contact Stan Stradley, Executive Director of The Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla (541) 567-3241 About the Development Team: The Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla is the developer for this project. LMC Construction
will be the contractor for this project. Pinnacle Architecture will be the architect. West Coast Construction Consultants will be the construction manager. CASA of Oregon is the development con About CASA of Oregon: Deeply rooted in service to farmworkers, CASA of Oregon improves the lives of Oregonians in underserved communities by building affordable housing, neighborhood facilities, and programs that increase families’ financial well-being. About The Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla: The Housing Authority of the County of Umatilla serves citizens in Umatilla, Gilliam, Morrow, and Wheeler counties. The Housing Authority works to ensure that the stock of affordable housing remains affordable in order to meet the needs of current and future populations. By purchasing existing affordable housing and operating and maintaining these units to high standards, we can be assured this valuable inventory will not be lost.
KIWANIS OF BOARDMAN & IRRIGON HARVEST FUND RAISER Help support the Kiwanis Club and feed your family with local crops donated by your local businesses. Funds raised will help the Kiwanis Club continue the services to the families of the Boardman and Irrigon communities all year long. High School Scholarships, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Party, Dictionaries for the 3rd graders, blankets for children in need and many other activities. November 10th Saturday 9 am – 11 am Customer Pick up at Senior Center Boardman PLEASE FILL OUT ORDER FORM and send checks payable to Kiwanis c/o Debbie Radie
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he Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall, a traveling three-quarterscale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display November 9 – 12 at Skyline Memorial Gardens, 4101 Northwest Skyline Boulevard in Portland, Ore. Sponsored by local Dignity Memorial providers, this free community event is open to the public 24 hours a day. Call 503-292-6611 or visit www.DMVietnamWall.com/Portland for more information. The Dignity Memorial network of more than 1,800 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America’s most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall is one of many efforts of the Dignity Memorial network to honor and support the nation’s veterans and active military. For more information, visit www.DignityMemorial.com Tribute to Our Hero’s-Friday, November 9th. Veteran’s Day Breakfast will be celebrated on Friday, November 9th. The breakfast is free to all Veterans and their families as we 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 9th at 8am. There will be a short program as we gather including a presentation by the Honor Guard, special speakers and a message from Hermiston’s Mayor Bob Severson. All Veterans and family members please RSVP to the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce at 541-567-6151. ultural grants available. We have money to give away! The Morrow County Cultural Coalition has grant money available for individuals and groups undertaking cultural activities. Our definition of culture is broad so even if you aren’t sure your project is cultural, your group may still qualify. In the past, groups and projects that have received money include quilting and art groups, public art displays, artists in residence for schools, historical and heritage societies, structures that are used for cultural entertainment, and kid’s activities for parks. To get a form to apply for a grant contact Susan Russell at 541-481-4277, or smsel@hotmail.com. Forms are due by February 1, 2013.
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orrow County Fair is looking for new Board members. Each term is for 3 years and they meet once a month on the first Wednesday at 6 p.m. Please send a letter to Morrow County Court, PO Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836 and state why you want to be on the board. The court approves them with the okay from the fair board. Very Poplar Run is a fundraiser for Hermiston Agape House. Saturday, November 17. Registration 7 – 8:45 am. 1 Mile kids race- 9 am — 5K & 10K, 9:30 (walkers welcome in all events) For more information go to http:// www.averypoplarrun.com matilla Morrow Radio & Data is holding a District Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 6th at 1:30 pm at Boardman City Hall, 200 City Center Circle, Boardman. For more information contact Shawn Halsey, 541.966.3774. teve Doherty and Don Russell have opened a new Laundromat in town. “Main Street Laundry” is now open at 106 S. Main Street adjacent to the Car Wash. The Laundry is equipped with a variety of sizes of washers and dryers to handle any need, from small loads to the large bed spreads or sleeping bags that are too large for most home machines. Stop by and take a look, there will be a grand opening at a later date.
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November 2, 2012
Traveling Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall’s final visit to Oregon Community invited to pay respects to America’s War Veterans The Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall, a three-quarter-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be open for public viewing November 9 – 12 at Skyline Memorial Gardens, 4101 Northwest Skyline Boulevard in Portland, Ore. For more information, please visit www.DMVietnamWall.com/Portland or call 503-292-6611. Free and open to the public 24 hours a day from Friday, November 9 through Monday, November
12 the replica is eight feet high and 240 feet long. Its black, reflective surface is inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 servicemen and women who died or are missing in Vietnam. Paper and pencils will be provided so visitors can make rubbings of names etched on the wall. “The monument was created as a service to those who might never travel to the nation’s capital to experience the Vietnam Veterans Memorial firsthand,” said JC Aubry, area director for Dignity Memorial providers in Portland. “Our replica offers visitors a chance for healing and reflections, and we are very pleased to be able to share it with the community one last time in Oregon before the traveling Dig-
nity Memorial Vietnam Wall wraps up its final tour in 2013.” This will be the final visit for the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall in Oregon. Activities and ceremonies planned in conjunction with the exhibition include the following: · Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6, riders from local motorcycle clubs will stage at Lincoln Memorial Park, 11801 Southeast Mt. Scott Boulevard., in Portland and plan to leave at 10 a.m. to escort the replica to Skyline Memorial Gardens, where it is scheduled to arrive at 1 p.m. · Visits to the Wall on Thurs, Nov. 8 will be restricted to pre-registered school programs. Schools are invited to schedule a time to bring their classes to see the Wall. Contact Natasha at 503-292-6611 for your school to participate. · The Wall officially opens at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 9. · The Opening Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 9 and will feature remarks by Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees. · Starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday,
November 10, visitors are welcome to experience Starlight and Stripes, a tribute to MIAs and POWs. · Monday, November 12 at 9:45 a.m. marks the start to the Ross Hollywood Chapel Veterans Parade. Please visit www.VeteransDayPDX.org for information. · The Closing Ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, November 12 followed by the official closing of the Wall at 5 p.m. All remaining proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army for use with veterans programs. For more information on the activities and ceremonies planned in conjunction with the exhibition, please visit www.DMVietnamWall.com/Portland. Dedicated to all Americans who served in Vietnam and honoring all veterans of the U.S. military, the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall was created by the Dignity Memorial network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers in 1990. To date, the replica has traveled to more than 200 cities across the
country and has been visited by millions of Americans. “Dignity Memorial providers consider it an honor to serve those who served our country,” Aubry said. “The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall is just one of many efforts of the Dignity Memorial network to honor and support our nation’s veterans and active military personnel.” Other initiatives and programs include the Veterans Planning Guide, the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, educational veterans seminars and special pricing and benefits for members of three veterans service organizations. The Dignity Memorial network of more than 1,800 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America’s most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations serving families with care, integrity, respect and service excellence. For more information, visit www.DignityMemorial.com.
Riverside JR/SR November 2012 Athletic Schedule Activity Type Day Soccer: Girls Varsity Tournament Thu Football: Varsity Game Fri Soccer: Boys Varsity 1st Round State Wed Soccer: Girls Varsity 1st Round State Sat Soccer: Boys Varsity Quarter-Finals Sat Basketball: Boys Junior High Game Sat Basketball: Boys Junior High Game Sat Basketball: Boys Junior High Game Sat Soccer: Girls Varsity Semi-Finals Tue Soccer: Boys Varsity Semi-Finals Tue Soccer: Girls Varsity State Finals Sat Soccer: Boys Varsity State Finals Sat Basketball: Boys Junior High Game Sat Basketball: Boys Junior High Game Sat Basketball: Boys Junior High Game Sat Basketball: Girls Varsity Game Wed Basketball: Boys Varsity Game Wed Basketball: Boys Junior High Game Thu Basketball: Girls JV Bonanza Tournament Basketball: Girls Varsity Bonanza Tournament Basketball: Boys Varsity Bonanza Tournament Basketball: Boys JV Bonanza Tournament
Date 11/01/2012 11/02/2012 11/07/2012 11/10/2012 11/10/2012 11/10/2012 11/10/2012 11/10/2012 11/13/2012 11/13/2012 11/17/2012 11/17/2012 11/17/2012 11/17/2012 11/17/2012 11/28/2012 11/28/2012 11/29/2012 Fri Fri Fri Fri
Time 4:15pm 7:00pm TBD TBD TBD 8:00am 11:00am 1:00pm TBD TBD TBD TBD 9:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 4:00pm 11/30/2012 11/30/2012 11/30/2012 11/30/2012
Versus Location Comments Away vs. De La Salle North Catholic Corbett HS Vale Riverside Jr/Sr High School (Cancelled) TBA Riverside Jr/Sr High School TBA, TBA TBA TBA Riverside Jr/Sr High School Away vs. Weston Middle Heppner High School Away vs. Heppner Heppner High School Away vs. Ione Heppner High School TBA, TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA, TBA TBA TBA TBA Away vs. Heppner Stanfield Secondary Away vs. Stanfield Secondary School Stanfield Secondary Away vs. Echo Stanfield Secondary Away vs. Columbia (White Salmon) ColumbiaHS Away vs. Columbia (White Salmon)Columbia HS McLoughlin Union Windy River Elem School TBD Away vs. Ione Ione High School TBD Away vs. Ione Ione High School TBD Away vs. Ione Ione High School TBD Away vs. Ione Ione High School