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After semi-retiring in February when he closed the pharmacy, Ray Michael is REALLY retired in September with the sale of Boardman Hardware! The community of Boardman will miss his cheery smile and all the help he has been in the many years. Happy retirement, Ray!
Boardman Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a tour of GreenWood Tree Farm for the next Chamber Membership Lunch! Call now to reserve your seat on the bus so you can be part of experiencing the Tree Farm with an up close look! The Chamber lunch will be held on Wednesday, September 19 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm to allow more time to see everything. The tour/ lunch will leave from the Port of Morrow at 11:30 am and return at 1:30 pm. Boardman Select Market will supply a box lunch to eat during the tour. The cost of the lunch and tour is $20. Call today to reserve your seat as they are limited on the number of participants they can accommodate. RSVP is required. 541-481-3014
Get your quilt ready for the L-R Long time owners Ray and Carol Michael stand in front of the Boardman Hardware with new owners Maria and David Richards. The Richards took over the business the end of August, 2012. Photo contributed
After 34 years, Boardman residents will have to become accustomed to seeing a new pair of friendly owners at Boardman Hardware. Ray and Carol Michael announced that Maria and David Richards have purchased the store and have taken over the business. The Richards moved to Boardman in 1982. David has worked at PGE Coal Fired Plant for 11 years as an electrician, and Maria is retiring October 15th after 31 years at Con-Agra to take over as Manager/Owner of Boardman Hardware. “The opportunity was there, and we didn’t want the store to leave town, so we decided in February to purchase the store,” says David.
“We’ve retained all the employees, so they are training us!” added David. Pam Fisher has worked at Boardman Hardware (previously Boardman Pharmacy & Hardware) for 11 years; Diana Wilson for 10 years, Pat Andreason and Curtis Darrow have each worked there for 4 years, and Mayra Barrera has worked there for 3 years while she takes classes at Blue Mt. Community College part-time. The Richards met while they each worked at Simplot in Hermiston, and were married in 1980. Their children are Richard Rockwell, Bryon Richards and Emerald Lantis. The Richards plan to make a few changes at Boardman Hardware. They want to add some lumber for those weekend projects and develop a Made in America section of goods. They will continue to carry the thousands
of items that have been available to Boardman residents, such as paint, plumbing supplies, keys, irrigation supplies, over-the-counter drugs, hair and nail supplies, school goods, greeting cards, knives and hunting & fishing supplies, HVAC filters, insulation, Boardman items, and many tourist items. They also will continue with the state liquor store and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife licensing. The Richards with to thank Bank of Eastern Oregon and Morrow Development Corporation for helping put together their financial package for the purchase. Boardman Hardware is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
8th Annual Boardman Quilt Show October 12 & 13th 10 am to 4:00 pm Admission $3.00 Port of Morrow-Riverfront Center Featured Quilter: Pam Sandlin Door Prizes Lunch will be available for purchase Please submit your quilt and entry form Thursday, October 11th to the Port of Morrow or Aunty Ida’s Quilt Shop in Hermiston Information Contact: Katherine Sparks at 541-922-5293
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Community Calendar September, 2012 7 Storyhour (most Fridays) Oregon Trail Library Boardman @10:45 10 Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Greenfield Grange Meeting (2nd Monday) 6:30 pm, Boardman Grange 10 & 11 Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building 11 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon, Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall 13 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 18 Boardman City Council Meeting - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays - 7pm - City Hall Tillicum Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm Call 571-3142 for meeting locations 19 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 20 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 25 Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7:30 PM
BEO draws names for backpack & school supply winners Once again, Bank of Eastern Oregon’s branches acted as collection sites for school supplies. BEO’s employees, customers, and community members donated an abundance of supplies. Backpacks and supplies were then transported to the grade schools or district offices for distribution, as needed. Drawings were also held for grade school students at each branch for the chance to win backpacks filled with supplies. BEO’s Boardman branch employees presented filled backpacks to Trinidad Mendoza; Isabella Gonzalez; Layla Castillo; Luis Angel Pacheco; and Mayte Pacheco. Bank of Eastern Oregon makes this an annual event and thanks everyone for their donations. Photo right: BEO Boardman manager Julie Guisi presented student Layla Castillo with her Photo contributed new backpack.
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Team ‘Step Sisters’ walk 129 miles in Portland to Coast Relay
BOARDMAN MAYOR EXPERIENCE: City Budget Committee; City Planning Commission; City Councilor; Mayor of Metolius, Oregon Economic Development Board; Oregon Mayors Association Board, Habitat For Humanity Board. Employment: Employed as City Clerk, City Public Works Department, Corrections Officer and Investigator Paid for by the committee to elect SandyToms for mayor of City of Boardman
Hub of the Northwest 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 @ 541481-7678.
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Front Row L-R: Robin Trumbull, Mary Jane Gleeson, Sandy Castellanos, Mary Ann Hancock, Nancy Winslow, Joyce Turner, Kim Carnine. Back Row L-R: Rosemarie Dirksen, Diane Gardner, Chris Gerding, Cathie Pointer, Christy Lovgren, Yvonne Alaman, Lisa Kopetski. Photo contributed The 2012 Portland to Coast Relay was held this past weekend. This is an annual walk relay that is held in conjunction with the Hood to Coast Relay. The Step Sisters, a local team consisting of 14 mem-
bers primarily from Umatilla, Morrow and Gilliam counties, competed and placed third in the Women’s Super Masters Division. All walkers in this division must be over 50 years old. Twelve members of the team walked 129 miles,
from Portland to Seaside, finishing in 27 hours and 54 minutes. The Step Sisters placed 50th out of nearly 400 teams in the overall competitions. Two members of the team drove the vans from exchange to exchange.
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BOARDMAN HARDWARE A Boardman Tradition Since 1978
NEW OWNERS Maria and David Richards
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Bank of Eastern Oregon’s employees were so excited to see the arrival of the 2012 All Around Champion saddle, they couldn’t help but “saddle up” BEO’s branch manager, Tricia Rollins. Horsing around behind her from left to right are BEO’s fair & rodeo fans Kelsi Putman, Debbie Young, Sandra Van Liew, Brianna Peterson, Lynne Uitto, and Bev Crum. BEO’s annual donation of the All-Around saddle is one of the many donations it makes to Morrow County’s Fair & Rodeo. Starting in 2013, BEO’s branches in Heppner, Ione, Boardman, and Irrigon each plan to host a Queen and Ambassadors’ lobby reception, so be sure to mark your calendars when the schedule is set, and mosey on over to a BEO branch to meet these talented and gracious young people Photo contributed who represent Morrow County.
Boardman Tillicum Club to host Cinnamon Roll Sale The Boardman Tillicum Club will be starting their meetings back up September 11, 2012 at 7pm after taking the summer off. Anyone interested in joining should contact President Christy Rivera at (541) 571-3142 for details. In years past the Boardman Tillicum Club has started their fall fundraising off by holding a bake sale right before the kick off to hunting season. This year, however, we are changing things up and having a cinnamon roll sale. We will have 50 dozen rolls for sale at $10 a dozen. Please stop by on September 29, 2012 starting at 9am in the Chevron parking lot to get your dozen before they are all gone! We will be there until the very last dozen is sold. Remember, all proceeds from our fundraisers go for Scholarships, the Easter Egg Hunt, Benevolence requests and other worthy causes. So come out and support your community!
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Columbia River Community Health Services welcomes new Physician Assistant
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Columbia River Community Health Services of Boardman is proud to introduce Joey VictoriaLopez, Physician Assistant, to the community. She will be joining the medical team at the Boardman clinic starting August 27, 2012. Joey was born and raised in Rupert, Idaho. She completed her undergraduate education at Boise State University, earning her degree in biology with a minor in Spanish. Joey received her physician assistant training at the University of Washington, MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program in Seattle, Washington. She earned her Master of Clinical Health Services in 2011. Being raised in a rural community, Joey understands the medical needs of this population, especially within the migrant worker group. She hopes that her presence will open new doors and avenues for the residents of Boardman. Joey is eager and excited to be part of the Columbia River Community Health Services team. Her hobbies include spending quality time with her family, exercising, reading, and dancing. Her special interests include obstetrics, women’s health and pediatrics.
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Boardman Buzzzzzzzz Dear Community, Where did the summer go! It seems hard to believe it is time for the 4th annual Rollin on the River! I have started doing my nice weather dance! And of course I’ll extend Diane Wolfe, CEO the dance to include nice weather for the Boardman Clean Up day!
August was a really busy and exciting month. We are pleased to have Amber Dobson, the Chamber’s Assistant Director on board. She is going to be a big asset to our staff. I know we are going to keep her really busy getting the Store at the SAGE Center up and running plus all of the other assignments in her job description! I had the opportunity to attend an Economic Development conference in August. I really learned a lot and I am excited to start implementing some of the programs we have de-
Chamber Board Elections November is the month the Boardman Chamber of Commerce elects new board members. The Board of Directors has 2 members with terms ending in December 2012; Kathy Neal and Mike Nunez. To be considered as a potential nominee please contact the Chamber. Board members are dedicated individuals of the chamber who are willing to attend board meetings, be part of special committees and other activities sponsored by the chamber. For more information please contact the Chamber.
at the Chamber office or from the Rollin’ on the River website rotrfestival.com. Tickets purchased by Friday, September 21 are just $20 or get them at the event for $25. Please contact the chamber if you have any questions.
Community Clean up We are working once again with the Boardman Community Development Association to hold a Clean Up Boardman Day on Saturday, September 29. We will meet at the new pavilion at the Boardman City Park to start cleaning up at 8:00 am and will conclude at 12:00 noon. We will be picking up trash along Front Street and Boardman Avenue and hopefully more places depending on the number of people volunteering that day. We would also like to put a sealer on the park benches. The organization that brings the most volunteers and working the most hours will receive $100 for their organization, 2nd place will receive $75 and 3rd place $50. Start gathering your volunteers and plan to come help clean up Boardman. Call the Chamber if you have any questions. Rollin on the River The Kiwanis Club of Boardman and the Boardman Chamber of Commerce will host the 4th annual Rollin’ on the River on Saturday, September 22 from 3:00 – 9:00 pm at the Boardman Marina Park. The event includes music by two great bands – CC King Band from 3 – 5:30 and The Shades from 6 – 9; great food from Judy Scott’s Chuck Wagon, a Classic Car Display and a selection of micro-brews and wines to enjoy in the commemorative glass. It is also a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and meet some new ones! You can purchase tickets
Visitor Guide and Business Directory It is the time of year to start thinking about purchasing your advertising for the 2013 edition of the Boardman Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide and Business Directory. This is a free publication given to tourist and residents who stop in to the visitor center or request information by mail. It is also distributed throughout the state. Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your business and help support business in our community. Contact Diane at the Chamber for more information at 541481-3014 or diane@boardmanchamber.org. Career Day – 2012 Riverside High School and the Boardman Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to coordinate Career Day on Wednesday, October 17. The students will spend the morning with their selected business observing daily business operations and activities. The sponsoring businesses and students will then meet at the Port of Morrow for the monthly Chamber luncheon (cost is $10.00 per person); the employer will introduce the student then the student will share their job shadowing experience. For more information please contact the Boardman Chamber at 541-481-3014 or email info@boardmanchamber.org. SAVE THE DATE Saturday, February 2, 2013 will be the Annual Awards Banquet. This annual event is held to honor and recognize local citizens who continue to enhance the community of Boardman. Stay tuned for more details. Or if you would like to join the planning committee the next meeting will be Tuesday, September 11. Call the chamber of more information.
fined in the Oregon Solutions project and to start working to recruit some new service and retail businesses to Boardman. Kathy Neal, Amber and I attended the Seattle Gift Show in August. What a learning experience for me! We are getting really excited to have the SAGE Center completed and get moved into the new facility. If you didn’t make it to the Morrow County Fair this year you missed a great event. The Morrow County Ford Leadership class finalized their class project and had the ribbon cutting for the new picnic
shelter at the fairgrounds. We are starting to make plans for the second Leadership Class that will happen right after the first of the year. If you think you might be interested in the program you don’t have to wait for us to call you! You can call me today to find out more information about the program. I hope everyone had a great summer. I know I am looking forward to the Fall! (as you probably know it is my favorite time of year!) Till next month, di
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
“Sip Soup, Eat Cake, 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 an individual can do to make a difference?” Yes, there is one tiny thing everyone 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. 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 Sam Boardman Elementary 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 SBE 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. Result: 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.
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West Nile virus, a mild flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes, has been reported to have been found in two testing sites in Morrow County Oregon, according to Oregon Public Health officials. Two sites were found near the City of Boardman and the City of Irrigon. Both sites have been sprayed and last weeks trapping results tested negative to West Nile virus. Health officials are advising people in Morrow County to take precautions against mosquitoes in order to avoid the risk of infection. We want people in that area to be especially careful to avoid getting mosquito bites. “The risk of contracting West Nile virus may be low, but we do encourage people to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites,” said Greg Barron, Manager of North Morrow Vector Control District. “We will continue to increase our mosquito control operations utilizing our Ultra Low Volume (ULV) truck mounted sprayers to reduce adult mosquito populations,” Barron said. Dr. Emilio DeBess, public health veterinarian says simple precautions can prevent the spread of West Nile virus: · Eliminate sources of standing
water that are a breeding ground for mosquitoes, including watering troughs, bird baths, clogged gutters and old tires. · When engaged in outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active protect yourself by using mosquito repellants containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or Picardin and follow the directions on the container. · Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants in mosquito-infested areas. · Make sure screen doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly. Because of the number of mosquito pools testing positive in any area could lead to infection, Shelley Wight, Morrow County Health Department Health Educator / Communicable Disease Coordinator recommends people and animals be protected against mosquito bites. Eighty percent of people infected with West Nile virus exhibit no symptoms. Of the remaining 20 percent, most have very mild symptoms, such as fever, headaches and nausea lasting from three to six days. In a few cases, more severe symptoms (more) occur including convulsions or disorientation. The central nervous system also may
be affected, resulting in a headache associated with fever, aseptic meningitis or encephalitis. Consult your health care provider if you have these symptoms. Health Care Providers may contact the Morrow County Health Department for information on West Nile virus testing services that the Oregon Public Health Lab offers. Additional information about West Nile virus is available at: Oregon Health Authority website http://public.health.oregon.gov/ DiseasesConditions/DiseasesAZ/ WestNileVirus/Pages/survey.aspx U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/ dvbid/westnile/ index.htm Oregon Department of Human Services http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/ diseases/wnile/survey.shtml Morrow County Health Department http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ lhd/county_directories/ Morrow.pdf Morrow County http://morrowcountyoregon.com/ North Morrow Vector Control District http://nmvcdmosquito.org
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Kiwanis Corner w/ pictures 2012 SCHOLARSHIPS: The Boardman Kiwanis Club hosted the 2012 scholarship recipients at their breakfast meeting on August 2, 2012. The recipients are: Mayra Prado – RHS graduate who will be attending Oregon State University and will also be a member of the marching band. Mayra is going to pursue a degree in Public Health. Jessica Workman – IHS graduate who will be attending Blue Mountain Community College and was chosen to be a Student Ambassador. Shawn Barron – IHS graduate is attending Blue Mountain Community College, with plans to transfer to Oregon State University. Taylor Wightman – RHS graduate who is attending Portland Community College majoring in Business and Computer Science. He plans to transfer to Oregon State University. NEW MEMBER: The Boardman Kiwanis welcomed a new member, Sandy Toms, at their breakfast meeting on August 16, 2012. Sandy and husband Kevin Toms decided to move to Boardman last summer after many visits to our area to see Kevin’s parents, Stan and Linda Toms. Kevin and Sandy realized how much they both enjoyed this community and decided to make Boardman their home. Kevin is employed with Morrow County School District and Sandy is an Investigator for the State of Oregon. Sandy was actively involved in the Metolius community and is looking forward to serving and volunteering for Boardman.
L-R Kiwanis President Diane Wolfe welcomes new member Sandy Toms to the community and Kiwanis.
Drain any standing water. Dawn to Dusk are times to avoid mosquitoes. Dress wearing long sleeves and pants when outside. Defend yourself, use insect repellant. Door and window screens need to be in good repair. District personnel are available to address any mosquito related problem by calling 541-481-6082. 2012 Kiwanis Scholarship Recipients: L-R Mayra Prado – Jessica Working – Shawn Barron – Taylor Wightman. Photos contributed
IMESD conducts hearing screenings PENDLETON – The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is providing free hearing screenings to public elementary school students through November. Hearing screenings are conducted annually by the IMESD’s Audiology Department for public school students in Umatilla, Morrow and Union counties, and is cooperatively sponsored by local school districts. Students to be screened include nearly 4,000 kindergarten, first and third grade students, new students to a county, and parent/teacher/principal referrals of students in other grades. Children who fail the initial screening will be re-screened within a three-week period.
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Screenings began last week and will continue through November. Parents who do not want their child’s hearing to be screened should notify their child’s school as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the hearing screening program, please contact your local school principal or the IMESD Audiology Department at 541-966-3140. Schedule: Monday October 22, 2012: Ione 8:15 Heppner approx. 10:00 Tuesday October 23, 2012: Sam Boardman8:15 Windy River approx. 1:00 Thursday November 1, 2012: A.C. Houghton 8:15 Irrigon Elementary approx. 12:30
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Pavilion built at City Park Pambrun awarded Certificate of
Completion in ag lending program
The Boardman City Park has had a makeover of sorts. The park still boasts great baseball fields, and a fun playground, but gone is the old wood-shingled gazebo, replaced by a new 24’ x 40’ picnic pavilion. The pavilion was constructed by Cleary Building Corporation and completed in July. It offers plenty of picnic space, which holds many picnic tables. There is also electrical outlets and automatic lighting. Along with the nearby restrooms, the Boardman City Park is the ideal location for any large gathering such as parties or reunions. The City anticipates the new picnic pavilion will be in high demand, mostly during the summer
months, so reservations will be necessary. Individuals wanting to reserve the picnic pavilion can do so by contacting the Park and Recreation District by calling the Marina Park at 541-481-7217. A $25 fee will be required for the reservation and a $40 cleaning fee will be assessed if the pavilion and surrounding area are not left in an orderly state. Two weeks notice is required when canceling the pavilion to receive a refund. As a reminder, no glass is allowed in the City Park at any time, and no bands, dj’s, or loud music will be permitted. The City hopes the picnic pavilion will be enjoyed by everyone for many years to come.
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Jill Pambrun, AVP & Agricultural/Commercial lender at Bank of Eastern Oregon, was recently awarded a Certificate of Completion from California State University, Fresno, and the Ag Lenders Society of California, according to Bank of Eastern Oregon president/ CEO, Jeff Bailey. The program consists of two one-week sessions and
the courses are designed to be completed over a two-year period. Pambrun attended the two week-long trainings at California State University in Fresno. The Agricultural Lending Institute (ALI) provided in-depth training to ag lending professionals. ALI provided a rigorous competencybased curriculum presented by distinguished faculty with professional expertise in all aspects of agricultural finance. “One of Jill’s favorite causes has been the education of area residents. She serves on the BMCC Agricultural Department Advisory Board and has taught various finance-related classes at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Business Service Center. The bank would like to acknowledge Jill’s dedication and perseverance it took to attend the school and congratulate her on
the accomplishment,” said Bailey. Pambrun grew up in the Athena area and joined Bank of Eastern Oregon in 2004 as a commercial and ag lender serving customers in Boardman and Irrigon. About BEO Bancorp BEO Bancorp is the holding company for Bank of Eastern Oregon, which operates 12 branches and four loan production offices in ten eastern Oregon counties. Branches are located in Arlington, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, Moro, and Enterprise; loan production offices are located in Hermiston, Ontario, Pendleton and Island City. Bank of Eastern Oregon also operates a mortgage division and offers brokerage services through BEO Financial Services. Bank of Eastern Oregon’s website is www.beobank.com.
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Soccer: Girls Varsity Soccer: Girls Varsity Volleyball: Girls Varsity Soccer: Girls Varsity Soccer: Boys JV Football: Varsity Soccer: Boys Varsity Volleyball: Girls JV Volleyball: Girls Varsity Soccer: Boys JV Soccer: Boys Varsity Football: Boys Jr High Volleyball: Girls Jr High Volleyball: Girls Jr High Football: Varsity Soccer: Girls Varsity Soccer: Boys JV Volleyball: Girls Varsity Volleyball: Girls JV Soccer: Boys JV Volleyball: Girls Jr High Football: Boys Jr High Soccer: Girls Varsity Soccer: Boys Varsity Volleyball: Girls Jr High
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3rd Annual Bowfishing Tournament nets almost 5 tons of carp! Over 9,700 pounds of carp were removed from the river in the 2day Bowfishing Tournament on August 11th & 12th. The Oregon Bowfishing Association hosted the tournament that brought 24 teams on boats out to Boardman for the weekend. There were a total of 66 participants, including seven youth under the age of 16 and six women (girls bowfish too)! The teams weighed in 20 fish each day in an attempt to bring in the most weight in two days. Cash prizes were awarded to the top 7 teams and for the big fish caught each day; cash prizes totaled $4,700 with first place taking home $1,200! The biggest fish weighed in for the weekend was just less than 28 pounds! The tournament results can be found on the website: www.oregonbowfishing.com. The tournament events also included a raffle and a dinner for the participants and their families on Saturday night. The carp removed from the river during the tournament are given to a crawfish fisherman who uses them for bait for his crawfish business. In return, he brings us as many crawfish as we want to boil up Southern style for dinner. This year’s dinner was superb thanks to head Chef Guy Marzek and sous chef Tim Beatty, along with several prep cooks from the RHS Outdoor Club and Nancy Wilson from Hayden, ID. Everyone got full and there were no leftovers – perfect! There are many folks to thank for making this event a great success. We received many donations from companies in the bowfishing business around the nation such as AMS Bowfishing, Muzzy, Cajun Archery, etc. We also received many donations from local businesses. These donations allow us to make sure all youth participants walk away with some great give aways such as new arrows, hats, stickers, shirts, etc. Donations also go into our raffle Saturday night to help increase the purse for the winners. Thank you to Karen Pettigrew, with the help of Paden Livingston, for selling out a roll and a half of raffle tickets! A special thank you goes out to the Boardman Marina
Park staff, especially Jordan Connell, for taking good care of the tournament staff as well as all the guests to Boardman throughout the entire weekend. We couldn’t have run the weigh in without the help of the RHS Outdoor Club – shout out to Abel Rodelo, Brian Mendoza, Clay Miller, Gregg Shimer, Michael Orozco, Francisco Tinoco, and Sean Shimer. Those guys got in and worked hard prepping dinner and hauling slimy carp to and fro by hand! After a season to rest and recuperate, we look forward to bringing the tournament back next summer – look for the tournament the first full weekend in August of 2013! A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS!Banner Bank Bank of Eastern Oregon Boardman Marina Park Boardman Chamber of Commerce Port of Morrow Doherty & Russell Car Wash Frontier Court Triple A Trucking Umatilla Electric RHS Outdoor Club KRP Management, LLC M & M Accounting NAPA Auto Parts Neal Development Les Schwab Pepsi Atkinson Staffing Express Employment Professionals High Desert Marine
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Good turn out for Boardman’s low cost rabies clinic (And free dog licensing event) The City of Boardman’s low cost rabies vaccination clinic had an excellent turnout with over 30 dogs and cats being vaccinated. The clinic was held on Saturday, August 25th at the City park and the vaccinations were given by Dr. Burgess of Country Animal Hospital and his staff for a reduced cost of $19.25 per pet. The City also supplied free dog licensing that day for any dog who resided within the City limits. In addition, volunteers for the American Cancer Society were at the event taking donations for a hot dog barbeque and doggie wash to raise money for their cause. Everyone who attended the event expressed their appreciation
at being able to vaccinate their pets against rabies at such a reduced cost. Organizer Keri Jarmer, the City’s Code Compliance Official, said even though the event lasted only two hours she was surprised with such a great turnout. The City plans to host another event next year to help keep Boardman’s pet population current on their rabies vaccinations. The City would like to thank Dr. Burgess, his staff, and the many volunteers that helped make the low cost rabies clinic such a big success. For more information on the clinic or the City’s dog licensing program, contact Boardman City Hall at 541-481-9252.
BMCC classes begin September 24 September means Back-ToSchool at Blue Mountain Community College although BMCC won’t kick off classes until the week of September 24. That means there is time for students to take care of college details like finalizing their schedules, making sure financial aid is in place, purchasing books and just making sure they are ready to set aside summer distractions and hit the books. There is still time to register for classes starting this fall. Registration may be done right up until the first day of class but be warned; registration has been open since early June so many classes are full or nearly full. Students must meet with an advisor prior to registration and that can be accomplished at BMCC Boardman. Call 541-481-2099 to make an appointment and don’t procrastinate. Also students need to be aware that adding a class after the term starts is no longer an option. All registration must be
made prior to September 24. College prep classes like GED Prep and EL Civics (for English as Second Language students) will also start the week of September 24. For the first time, orientation will be held several weeks prior to the start of the GED classes. The Boardman session is set for September 6 at noon and 5 pm at BMCC Boardman. There is a $10 fee for the orientation session. Orientation for EL Civics will be held on September 24 at 5:30 pm and another session of GED orientation will be held on September 25. Students interested in more information about orientation or the College Prep program are urged to contact Debbie Merrill at 541-2785803 or dmerrill@bluecc.edu. GED classes are set for Tuesdays and Thursdays each week, from 5:308:30 pm. EL Civics classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, also from 5:30-8:30 pm. Some space is still available in
REELECT MAYOR CHET PHILLIPS FOCUS POINTS TO CONSIDER WHY THE REELECT COMMITTEE FEELS WE NEED TO KEEP OUR MAYOR LONG TIME RESIDENT GRADUATE OF RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 12 YEARS BACK IN BOARDMAN CITIZEN SUPPORT A RESPECTFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO SHARE IDEAS MOVING COMMUNITY FORWARD INVOLVING ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR POPULATION DEDICATION NEVER MISSED A COUNCIL MEETING IN FOUR YEARS MADE CONECTIONS WITH OTHER MAYORS IN OUR COUNTY BROUGHT STATE DIRECTORS AND GOVERNOR TO BOARDMAN COMPLETEING THE OREGON SOLUTIONS PLAN FOR BOARDMAN OREGON MAYORS ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBER SPEND MANY HOURS EVERY WEEK MAKING PROFFESSIONAL CONTACTS, BUSINESS, POLITICAL, AND COMMERCIAL VISION OUR CITY IS NOW IN POSITION TO BENEFIT IN THE SUCCESSES OF THE REGION WE MUST BE AT THE TABLE OF PORT MEETINGS, COUNTY MEETINGS AND STATE LEGISLATURE TO BRING OPPORTUNITIES TO BOARDMAN LIVABILITY BEAUTIFICATION AMMENITIES STUDENT ACTIVITIES
the credit classes offered at BMCC Boardman. Check the Interactive Online Schedule at www.bluecc.edu (Click on Students, Schedule of Classes, Interactive Online Schedule and search for Boardman.) Classes on the schedule include: BA101 Introduction to Business, BA111 Basic Accounting, BA285 Human Relations in Business, BI231 Human Anatomy & Physiology, Math25 Pre-Algebra, Math 111 College Algebra, Psy201 General Psychology, WR121 English Composition and COM111 Fundamentals of Speech. Circuit Training and Strength Training will resume under the watchful eye of Karen Kegler and Maria Richards the week of September 24. Register now for those classes to ensure a spot. BMCC Boardman will be staffed Mondays and Wednesdays the first three weeks of September from 1-5:30 pm with a couple of exceptions.
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Open class winners at the Morrow County Fair Sweepstake winners: Winners in each department received a gift certificate to use at any Morrow County business. Adults receive$25, kids $15. Fruits=Ed Struthers Vegetables=Kevin Murray Flowers=Sherron Woodside Clothing=Babette Wall Quilts=Katherine Sparks Canning=Ruth Beagle Food=Bonnie Wenberg Arts=Orissa Burghard Photography=Jazette Dunn Crafts=Richaard Jones Kids 3-6=Katie Spivey Superkids7-9=Shaylyn Deloach Juniors 10-13=Onna Deloach Morrow County Creative Arts Award: Art=Orissa Burghard Crafts=Richard Jones Flowers: Best Horticulture presented by Heppner Garden Club=Gene Jepsen Best Arrangement presented by Heppner Garden Club=Sherron Woodside Most Blue Ribbons presented by Heppner Garden Club=Terry Tallman Jane Rawlins Memorial presented by Morrow County Fair Board=Morgan Correa Wheat League Sponsored: “Wheat League Cake” (Chocolate Zucchini Cake) sponsored by the Morrow County Wheat Growers was won by Paul Keefer, he will receive $35.00 from them; 2nd place was won by Peggy Fishburn ($25.00) and 3rd place was Betty
Christman ($15.00). This year we had 10 Wheat League Cake contestants. The Wheat League Harvest Picture contest was won by Eric
Jepsen and Tina Palmer came in 2nd. Both will go on to compete in the State wide contest. Bread Baking Contest: The “Mike Armato Bread Baking” contest, sponsored by the Armato family, was won by Lynne Uitto who will received $35.00 for the un-ending quest for the perfect loaf of bread, 2nd place was Martha Munkers she will receive $15.00 from the family. Bob’s Red Mill The winner of the Bob’s Best Home-Baked Bread Contest this year is Joyce Mason with the recipe “Pumpkin Hazelnut Yeast Bread” for the winning recipe she received
a $100 gift card redeemable for merchandise through Bob’s Red Mill mail order and shipping or shopping and dining experience at the Whole Grain Store and Visitors’ Center. 2nd place received a $50 gift card and that was Martha Munkers with her “Grandma’s Oatmeal Bread” recipe. Julianne Carlson received a $25 gift card for her recipe of “Graham Break” The Fair would like to thank Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring and continuing their Oregon Best Contest. Talent Show: Makenzie Rose Bossham form Hood River from Boardman won 1st place in the Adult division by performing Nothing Better To Do (LeAnn Rimes) she received $75; and will represent Morrow County at the State Fair on Sunday, September 2nd. Also going to State Fair is Michelle Vanessa Schmidt from Hood River; she won in the youth division by tap dancing to Hey Soul Sister. In the adult division Ajih & DJ Flip received $50 for 2nd and Drew Johnson won $25 for 3rd place. In the Youth division ((10-17) 2nd place was Cara Arbogast and Morgan Burch they received $10 each and 3 rd place went to Madison Combe, she received $10 each.
Boardman partners with park and recreation for feasibility study The Boardman City Council voted Tuesday to contribute $8000 towards hiring a consultant to do a feasibility study to determine if Boardman could support a community recreation center. Karen Kegler, Chairperson of the Community Recreation Center Committee, asked the City to partner with the Boardman Park and Recreation District in splitting the cost of hiring consultants, Johnson Reid of Portland, Oregon. They will evaluate the feasibility of constructing and operating a multi-purpose recreation complex in the City. Potential uses being considered include a physical fitness center, an indoor pool and gymnasium, which can be used for a variety of indoor sports.
Johnson Reid’s analysis will provide input on community support and recommended uses for the facility, as well as outlining the financial characteristics of the facility. The feasibility study will take approximately six weeks to complete with an additional four weeks to prepare the review of their findings. In other City business, the Council adopted an ordinance granting Cascade Natural Gas Corporation a non-exclusive franchise agreement with the City. Also, the Council voted to approve the plat of River Ridge Estates Phase II, located along Wilson Lane. The next meeting of the Boardman City Council will be Tuesday, September 20, at 7:00pm.
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch FICTION: Roan - Jennifer Blake Dead Scared - S J Bolton Getaway - Lisa Brackman Creole Belle - James Lee Burke Gone Missing - Linda Castillo Boardman Library Hours: Midnight Alley - Miles Corwin Mon. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM XO - Jeffrey Deaver Tues. Closed Where We Belong - Emily Giffin Wed. 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Macbeth - A J Hartley Thu. Noon - 5:00 PM The Prophet – Michael Koryta Fri. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Judgment Call - Judith A Jance Sat. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sun. Closed Close Your Eyes - Iris Johansen Irrigon Branch: The Reckoning - Alma Katsu Tuesday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Hitchers - Will McIntosh Closed for Lunch Friends Forever - Danielle Steel 1:30pm -4:00pm Kill Decision - Daniel Suarez Thursday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Black List - Brad Thor Closed for Lunch 1:30pm -4:00pm Trago - Frank Bonham Sweet Talk – Julie Garwood The Last Minute – Jeff Abbott Risk Agent – Ridley Pearson Gone Girl-Gillian Flynn Broken Harbor -Tana French Haven - Kay Hooper Fifty Shades Darker & Fifty Shades Freed -E L James House Blood - Michael Lawson Keepsake -Kristina Riggle The Last Victim – Karen Robards Kill You Twice – Chelsea Cain 200 S. Main Street Bring Up the Bodies -Hilary Mantel Boardman So Far Away - Meg Mitchell Moore Orion and King Arthur- Ben Bova Let the Devil Sleep - John Verdon Odd Apocalypse - Dean R Koontz Reaching Out - Francisco Jimenez The Fallen Angel - Daniel Silva Coup D’état - Harry Turtledove Alif the Unseen - G Willow Wilson Earth Unaware - Orson Scott Card The St. Zita Society – Ruth Rendell The Painted Bridge - Wendy Wallace Missing Child - Patricia J MacDonald Festival of Fear - Graham Masterton The Sandcastle Girls - Chris Bohjalian Texas Bloodshed - William W Johnstone Into the Darkest Corner - Elizabeth Haynes A Crimson Warning -Tasha Alexander The Murder on the Links - Agatha Christie Home From the Sea - Mercedes Lackey And When She Was Good – Laura Lippman The Inn At Rose Harbor – Debbie Macomber The Kingmakers Daughter – Philippa Gregory Non-Fiction Subliminal - Leonard Mlodinow Becoming Sister Wives Marilyn -Lois W Banner Wild - Cheryl Strayed The First 20 Minutes – Gretchen Reynolds 52 Small Changes – Brett Blumenthal Paintracking – Deborah Barrett A Planet of Viruses – Carl Zimmer The Secret of Vigor – Shawn M. Talbott The Good Among the Great – Donald Van de Mark Finding Your Way in a Wild, New World – Martha Nibley Beck Quick and Easy Low Cal Vegan Comfort Food -Alicia C Simpson The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program – Gary W. Small
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Here’s how to keep your family from getting Whooping Cough Umatilla County – With summer almost over kids are gearing up to head back to school. Public Health wants to help you to prevent Pertussis, also known as “whooping cough” in your family. “Classrooms are a great breeding ground for germs” reports Genni LehnertBeers, Umatilla County Public Health administrator. “Having children congregate in close quarters makes the spread of contagious diseases highly likely.” Pertussis is highly contagious. The germs that cause pertussis live in the nose, mouth, and throat, and are sprayed into the air when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or talks. Other people nearby can then inhale the germs. Touching a tissue or sharing a cup used by someone with pertussis can also spread the disease. The first symptoms usually appear about 7 to 10 days after a person is exposed. As of August 27 2012, there have been 619 reported pertussis cases in Oregon, compared with 208 cases during the same timeframe in 2011. Twelve lab con-
firmed cases of pertussis have been identified in Umatilla County. “We know there are more pertussis cases here in the county but they are not being diagnosed due to stringent guidelines for case definition,” reported Lehnert-Beers. “This means a person can actually have the disease but not count as a lab confirmed case.” The following are suggestions to reduce you and your children’s risk of exposure to pertussis: * Cover your cough- cough into your elbow or use a Kleenex and then promptly throw it in the trash. * Wash your hands often for a minimum of 20 seconds. * Don’t share drinks or utensils. Pertussis has two stages. The first stage looks like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing, mild fever and cough which slowly gets worse. The second stage is marked by uncontrolled coughing spells and a whooping noise when the person inhales, especially in young children. With the severe
coughing spells, a person may vomit or become short of breath. Infants become severely ill with pertussis and suffer major complications, including dying. Adults, teens, and vaccinated children often have milder symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see their primary care provider to be evaluated and tested. Lehnert-Beers states “the most effective way of preventing the spread of pertussis is immunizing with DTaP or Tdap vaccines.” Umatilla County Public Health encourages you to review your immunization status to determine if you or your child needs a booster. Any person older than 10 years of age should receive a Tdap booster immediately if they have never had one, especially pregnant women during their 3rd trimester. If you have questions or need assistance determining if you or your child needs a vaccination please contact the Health Department. For more information go to: http://www.co.umatilla.or.us/ health.htm or www.cdc.gov
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he Morrow Soil and Water Con servation District is looking for dedicated, conservation minded citizens to fill Board of Director positions in the Boardman and Irrigon areas. Director terms are for 4 years and are electaed at the general election of even numbered years. The current board members are Jim McElligott, Mike McNamee, Duane Neiffer, Judy Barber, Barney Lindsay and Brian Doherty. The SWCD is a political subdivision of state government covering all of Morrow County. The SWCD Board is also the Morrow County Weed Advisory Board. It is the mission of the district to “Conserve, protect, and develop soil, water and other natural resources for the economic and environmental benefit of the residents of Morrow County”. Our partners include federal, state and local agencies, and private landowners/operators. Our funding is through grants and agreements. For more information and eligibility requirements, please contact Janet Greenup at 541-676-5452 extension 109. oardman Fire Corps next sched uled meeting will be October 1, 2012.
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Store @ SAGE CENTER The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce they will be opening up a retail space in the highly anticipated SAGE Center coming March, 2013. The store at the SAGE Center will offer a variety of products ranging from souvenirs and gifts, to activ-
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City of Boardman noxious weed program a success The City of Boardman’s Puncturevine Control Program has been dubbed a huge success with 300 bags of Puncturevine collected, the equivalent of 1500 pounds of the plant. This is the City’s fourth year running the program, with a budget of $300. The City provided the bags, and participants were paid $1 per filled bag. The City plans to burn the weeds before summer’s end. Each year the City receives complaints of the plant growing along the bike path, sidewalks and curbs. The spiny bur or seed pod from the Puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris), also known as a
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