North Morrow Times, April 2, 2021

North Morrow

Volume XXVIIII Number 10

April 2, 2021

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April Boardman clean up sponsored The City of Boardman will sponsor a community-wide clean-up the month of April.

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 April 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 April 1st. For more information on this program, call Boardman City Hall at 4819252

May election candidates announced An election held for the purpose of electing board members to fill positions and terms for various districts will take place on May 18, 2021 in Morrow County. Terms of office will begin June 30, 2021 and run for four years. Vacancies in the districts would be for the remainder of the unexpired term, making those a two-year term.

Ballots for the May election will be mailed April 28, according to Bobbi Childer, County Clerk.

Candidates for the board positions in the various districts are: * Ione School District, Director, Position 3: Edmund Rietmann; Director, Position 4; Rob Crum and Director, Position 5; Lisa Rietmann. * Morrow County School District No 1 Director, Position 2: Jacob K. Cain and Marisela (Marcie) Rodelo; Director, Position 6: Barney P. Lindsay; Director, Position 7: Tia McNamee and Kalie Davis. * Boardman Fire and Rescue District, Director at large: Kenneth Browne, Jeff McCauley, Donnie Griggs and Lisa Pratt. * Heppner Rural Fire Psotection District, Director at large: Brian S. Thompson, Michael P. Mahoney and Eric M. Orem; Director at Large: Gerald L. Arnson. * Ione Rural Fire Protection, Director at large: Tim H. Holtz,

Joel R. Peterson and Jason Proudfoot. * Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District, Director, Position 3: Robert (Bob) Vandecar; Director, Position 4: Scott Ezell, Steven DeRushe and Tom Arbuckle; Director, Position 5: Burrel L. Cooley. * Pilot Rock Fire District, 7401 Director, Position 1: Timothy C. Weinke; Director, Position 5 No candidate Filed. * South R.F.P.D. Position 3: Douglas G. Potter; Position 4: Jeff P. Kersey; Position 5: Roger K. Lyda. * Heppner Water Control Cistrict, Director at large: Robert (Butch) Laughlin. * Ione Library District, Director at large: Bobbi A. Childers, Deb Campbell and Margo Sherer; Director, Position 3: Jeanette Meyers and Nicole Kent; Director, Position 4: Anna Browne and Stephanie Case; Director, Position 5: Ragna TenEyck and William J. Kuhn. * Boardman Park and Recreation District, Director at large: David Boor and Marie Cain; Director at large: Teiko Villegas, Mike Hughes, John Christy, Norma Ayala and Lynn E. Prag. * Irrigon Community Park and Recreation District, Director, Position 1: Burrel L. Cooley; Director, Position 4: Glenn M.

Maret; Director, Position 5: Kent D. Heidt. * Morrow County Unified Recreation District, Director, Zone 1: Bob Byrd; Zone 2: Rick Stokoe. * Willow Creek Park District, Director at large: Julie Proctor Baker and Mekayla Kindle. * Port of Morrow Commissioner, Position 1: Jonathan Tallman, Rick Stokoe and John Kilkenny; Position 2: Joe Taylor; Positon 3: Rick Weiss, Jerry Healy and Chandler Schaak. * Morrow County Health District, Director, Position 1: Marie Shimer; Position 2: John Murray; Position 3: Diane Kilkenny. * Boardman Cemetery District, Director at large: Smokey Joe Wightman, Chandler Schaak and Karen Pettigrew. * Heppner Cemetery Maintenance District, Director at large: Gerald (Gerry) Arnson and Janet Greenup. * Ione-Lexington Cemetery Maintenance District, Director at large: Edward E. Baker. * Irrigon Cemetery Maintenance District, Director at large: John Wenholz. * Umatilla Morrow Radio and Data District Director Position 1 at large: Michael A. Roxbury; Director Positon 2, at large: Loren Dieter and Karen M. Primmer; Director Position 4, at large: Kenneth W. Matlack.

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April 2, 2021

Boardman Coal Plant shuts down

Boardman Soul

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The time has come to pull my plug, my halls and stairways empty.

I’ve breathed my last and did my job, albeit,…. 20 years too early.

Buzzing lights are what remains of sounds to be turned out.

My decks once echoed all the noise,…. from workers fervent shouts.

No sounds of impacts, drills and hammers,…. crane ops,…. hand tools or distant chatter.

A mighty power resounded in me, to make megawatts, five hundred fifty.

The railcars idle and tracks now rusted, Machinery still,…. that coal once dusted.

No steam to turn the turbine rotors, No power to make,…. to turn my motors.

Life blood drained and all’s at rest, I did my time and passed the test.

My waters still, no steam to make, To be dismantled and left with a lake.

This life has ended, but my memories remain, You held your head high, when the end finally came.

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By: Scott Ross I was the brainchild of Bechtel Engineering as the northwest was expanding and in need of electrical power.

Originally I was to be 1 of 5 black gold burners and 3 nukes that were to make up “Power Alley” here in the desert of Eastern Oregon. I was the only unit that made it through from drawings to completion and commissioned in 1980. As construction wound down in late 1979 and early 1980, those who would attend to my needs were brought in and started to learn about my idiosyncrasies and demands. Some of you are here today for my celebration of life. Portland General Electric's Boardman Generating Station, on Teething problems with my Carty Reservoir in Morrow County HP/IP turbine had my caretakers working long shifts that first megawatts without digesting your head high, kept up with year. While the turbine was dis- any more fuel. I tried different the daily struggles that kept assembled, circle bar double U, diets of PRB coals over the my heart beating and you re(Westinghouse) attempted to years and finally settled on one ceived experience finding my keep my buckets in place for that didn’t tighten my backside secrets over the years. more than a few days. This pro- and was easier on my support A few of my caretakers were cess took numerous tries before equipment. taken from me before I took my I was able to make base load for When I was 30, my family of last breath, and a few were more than a few months. caretakers tried to make me taken shortly after giving their I sat idle for a lot of my early more efficient and make my “all” over the years. Some of years due to the cost of feeding breath smell better. Little did I those who cared for me over the me, but I answered the call know that this effect would lead years are as follows: Bill Thowhen the weather turned and to me to an early death at 40. I mas Jerry Blankenship, Willkept families warm during kept answering the call as iam Cram, Ron Heiple, Warren those cold winter months. At needed for more power but I Lee, Chris Marston, Scott the age of 10 and after some was able to breathe my last Palmer, Bob Baker, Ted renegotiating of my fuel con- breaths with fewer effects on Sarrosy, Bob Conners, Jack tracts, staffing was reset and I the environment, but my soul Striege, Rick Johnson, Jerry got a new lease on life, I was an was dying. The end was set, my Meads, Brian Timms, Bob important asset to the fleet. date with destiny loomed, some Friend, Kim Peterson, Vernon In 93’, my big brothers heart of my caretakers slowly moved Viall, Creighton Ramsey, Tom was stopped and this meant on, some stayed with me until Kingston, Lyle Bliss, Ralph that I needed to answer the call my heartbeat stopped.

DeBour, Dudley Young, Wayne for all-out generation, which I Those who kept me on life sup- Evers and John Dawson. gladly did. In my early 20’s an port and were there for my fiIn honor of those, can we infusion of muscle added more nal gasp, I owe a lot to. You held take 1 minute of silence?

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April 2, 2021

Career Connect Virtual College and Job Fair set for April 28th BOARDMAN, Ore.– The 2021 Career Connect Virtual College and Job Fair is set for Wednesday, April 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via careerconnect2021.com and Zoom.

This event is open to the public, giving attendees a chance to visit virtually with area food processors, utilities, farms, local government agencies, data centers and educational institutions about careers, training and find help in their job-seeking endeavors.

“We are excited to bring together high school students, industry, and the community for Career Connect” says Anna Browne of OSU Extension Service-Umatilla/Morrow Counties. “By going virtual we’re able to reach even more students and job seekers this year.”

Local high school students and college students are also invited to the fair to speak with local colleges and employers to discover careers available in their communities and learn what kind of education they need to work in local industries. Darrell “Coach D” Andrews will be giving the keynote speech to the high school students. Students can register for the event at careerconnectday.com.

For more information, visit careerconnect2021.com or call (541) 481-3014.

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April 2, 2021

Boardman renews development incentives, issues General Obligation Bonds In an effort to encourage new construction in Boardman, at their March 2, 2021 meeting, the Boardman City Council passed a resolution to temporarily waive water and sewer system development (SDC’s). The resolution waives the water and sewer System Development Charges (SDC’s) on a sliding scaled based upon the number of Equivalent Dwelling Units built. The waivers are for a twelve-month period beginning January 1, 2021 and runs through December 31, 2021. All property owners or developers of residential or commercial property within the City limits are eligible for the waivers.

This incentive was first passed in 2011 for residential customers only, and since then the Council has passed a resolution each year approving the waiver of SDC’s for all construction within the residential or commercial districts. The council also passed a resolution to increase the fees for water and sewer SDC’s, the first increase since its inception in 2000.

In other city business, the council passed a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation and Refunding Bonds in the amount of $20,320,000 that was passed by the voters in May 2020. David Ulbricht, Special Districts Associate of Oregon Advisory Services Director gave a presentation and was available for questions in regard to the General Obligation Bond sale. The bond will provide funds for purchase of property and improvements to the city’s water and wastewater facilities, including a 13-acre wastewater lagoon, a water booster pump station, an approximately one-million-gallon water reservoir, a new water collector well, constructing wastewater lift stations, acquiring land, refinancing outstanding debt, and paying costs of issuance of the bonds.

The next Boardman City Council meeting will be Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 7:00pm at Boardman City Hall.

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April 2, 2021

Irrigon Boardman Emergency Assistance Center thanks volunteer and donations Irrigon Boardman Emergency Assistance Center (IBEAC) has been at their current location: 290 NE Main Street, Irrigon since 1992.

Their Board of Directors: President: John Wenholz, Vice President: Donna Eppenbach, Sec/Tres: Shirley David, Director: Jane Hunter, Director: Carol Allison, Co-Ordinator: Ina Abercrombie.

Volunteers: Alice May, Bobbie Veatch, Diana Bork, Diane Kraft, Lynn Hobbs, Posey Struder, IBEAC is funded by Capeco Pendleton and Oregon Food Bank.

Donations have come from: 2020 Covid 19 Donations, Oregon Community Foundation, Amazon Web Services, Morrow County Special Funds, Umatilla Electric Co Op, American Legion, Strebin Farms, Lamb Weston, Columbia View Community Church, Tillamook Foods, local private family donations, Devin Oil, Umatilla Morrow County Headstart.

Services Provided to Irrigon/ Boardman Communities include food, rental and utility assistance.

Although 2020 was an unprecedented year, with the

“We are excited to announce that the Columbia Youth Soccer Club’s Annual General Meeting has been moved to an in-person meeting on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6pm.

The meeting will be held at the Boardman First Baptist Church, 200 Willowfork Drive SW Boardman, Oregon.

We look forward to safely seeing you all as we discuss the coming soccer season!”

“Nos complace anunciar que la reunión general anual del Columbia Youth Soccer Club se ha trasladado a una reunión en persona el martes 11 de mayo de 2021 a las 6:00 p.m.

La reunión se llevará a cabo en la Primera Iglesia Bautista Boardman, 200 Willowfork Drive SW Boardman, Oregon. ¡Esperamos verlos a todos con seguridad mientras hablamos de la próxima temporada de fútbol! “ Meeting Link is: https://us02web.zoom.us 88905749872?pwd=WW5rRWZiK0s4WGdaU3RvalYvR1o5QT09 Password: 499461

many grants and donations they were able to not only keep the doors open, but with some minor adjustments on site, they were and still are able to help families with little interruptions. They have been able to provide housing assistance and utility assistance to many Irrigon and Boardman families in need.

If a family wonders if they qualify for assistance, the best thing to do is visit the Center; they are open Tuesdays 9-12 & 1-3. You can also call, 541/;9224563.

IBEAC cannot share anything funded by Capeco, however they can share from private donations to the Boardman Pantry. The Boardman Pantry also shares with IBEAC when they have excess goods. That way both cities are covered. The goal of IBEAC is to provide food for a family for 5-7 days; this includes, meat, dairy, cereal, pasta, fruit canned frozen and fresh when in season, vegetables canned, frozen and fresh when in season also.

Program details: A person (family) must come in and make initial contact with the facility, get set up as a client, and provide proof of resi-

dency, such as a rent receipt or electric bill that is in their name, showing they live at an address in either Irrigon or Boardman.

Once the person (family) is established as a client, it can be determined if and how IBEAC can help them with food, rent, and utilities.

IBEAC helps families with food on a monthly basis, sometimes if they are between jobs or some extenuating circumstances, they can offer food more than once a month. Help is available with utilities and rent up to a certain/ dollar amount, once every 18 months. The dollar amount a person (family) receives will be determined after their account is set up and they have spoken in person and contacted either the rental manager, or utility company. The money will always be mailed to the provider, IBEAC does not give clients funds. The client needs to be able to communicate in English or bring a translator with them.

IBEAC hours are Tuesday 912 & 1-3. Messages can be left by phone after hours, it is monitored daily, although the calls may not be returned until the following Tuesday.

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April 2, 2021

Chamber banquet reveals volunteers of the year Although the restrictions of COVID-19 prevented Boardman Chamber of Commerce from holding their annual banquet at which they announce the various volun teers who are honored, a virtual banquet was held March 6th.

Chamber staff were in person with the recipients and award sponsors/presenters at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center and broadcast via our Facebook page and Zoom for the community to watch.

Youth Citizen of the Year: Hailee Pratt; Educator of the Year: Madison Hynes; First Responder of the Year: Boardman Fire Rescue District; Business of the Year: The Farmer’s Cup; Business Person of the Year: Marty Myers (accepted on his behalf by Greg Harris and Jeff Wendler); Boardman Pioneer: Art Kegler (accepted on his behalf by granddaughter Brittany); Citizen of the Year: Rick and Shara Weiss.

L-R: Fire Chief Mike Hughes, Boardman Fire Rescue District First Responder of the Year; Cheryl Tallman, Business of the Year The Farmer’s Cup; Rick Weiss, Shara Weiss, Citizen of the Year; Brittany Dunlap,granddaughter of Art Kegler, Pioneer Award; Torrie Griggs, Boardman Chamber; Hailee Pratt, Youth Citizen of the Year; Madison Hynes, Educator of the Year; Jeff Wendler, Greg Harris, accepting Business Person of the Year for Marty Myers.

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Re-Elect JERRY HEALY Port of Morrow Commissioner – Position #3 Experience - 50 Years of community volunteerism Leadership Working for all communities in Morrow County

Paid by: Committee to Re-Elect Jerry Healy, 645 Hager St. Heppner, Or

April 2, 2021

Port of Morrow and BMCC partner to bring forklift training to region BOARDMAN, OR – The Port of Morrow and Blue Mountain Community College have partnered to purchase a forklift simulator and begin offering training. There is a high demand for skilled forklift operators both at the Port of Morrow and regionally.

“The Port is excited to be partnering with BMCC on this exciting new equipment to help train and continue to develop the workforce within the Port.

This is a great way to engage employers and provide a benefit that many industries in the Port will be able to utilize,” says Ryan Neal, executive director of the Port of Morrow.

The collaborative project will provide a safe training program for both job seekers and incumbent workers who want to build additional skills.

“I am looking forward to offering our local industries a unique and much-needed training opportunity with the forklift simulator,” says Anne

Morter, workforce training center director for Blue Mountain Community College. “We often hear that employers not only want employees with forklift driving skills but would also like training to improve those skills. The simulator will offer a great local opportunity for forklift operators to gain skill and confidence in a low-risk setting.”

The Sit-Down CB Forklift Simulator provides a realistic virtual reality environment with OEM Hyster or Yale forklift controls. This configuration immerses learners in lifelike scenarios under safe and controlled conditions and without the potential liabilities or damages that could occur during onsite training, especially with first-time operators.

The simulator will be ready for training by mid-April. For more information people can call the BMCC Workforce Training Center (541) 481-2099 or email amorter@bluecc.edu.

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Dancing Bee Acres of Irrigon offers local, all natural products for sale

Bee beards on hives from last summer at Dancing Bee Acres in Irrigon.

Ina and Dan Abercrombie own a couple of acres in Irrigon. Ina is an Apitherapist, a person who utilizes alternative medicine that uses honey bee products, including honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly and bee venom for health reasons.

Proponents of apitherapy make claims for its health benefits. She also is a bee keeper.

She built a website for another Apitherapist and bee keeper, Karen Gifford of Stanfield and became interested in bees and all that goes with them. Karen Gifford passed away, and in 2003 Ina purchased that business from the family. While husband Dan is not a beekeeper, he assists Ina in a lot of the heavy lifting.

She has a small shop at her farm at 198 W. Wyoming Avenue in Irrigon, where by appointment only, you can view

all her products and visit about bees.

Dancing Bee Acres, LLC sells Raw Honey, Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen, Propolis, Bee Venom, Bees Wax, Bees Wax Candles, soap, hand cream, facial products and Honey Gift Baskets. Ina also sells her products at Columbia River Gifts and Goodies located at 202 N Main Street, Suite 1, Boardman.

All of Ina’s bee colonies are presently located at her farm, but she is adding to her colonies and plans to build her business.

“We have our own network of beekeepers in Irrigon, and we are coordinating treatment for the varroa mite, which has devastated bee colonies. We work with the bee overall health to improve our colonies,” Ina says.

“I also work with MidColumbia Beekeepers Association in the TriCities,” she added.

“If anyone is interested in becoming a beekeeper or wants to learn more about bees, contact me at 541/571-3250.”

Greenfield Grange Breakfast Pictured Left: Dancing Bee Acres products on display and for sale at Columbia River Gifts and Goodies in Boardman.

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Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman to award scholarships All graduating seniors planning to further their education at a University, Community College, or Vocational Institute may apply for Community Women’s Club scholarships.

These scholarships have been awarded for more than 30 years in varying amounts. This year Community Women’s Club will be awarding one $750.00 and one $1,000.00 to students attending school at Riverside and Irrigon High School. Recipients must show a willingness to dedicate themselves to community and school activities, maintain a sufficient GPA and provide information

on where they plan to further their education. Each High School will have applications available.

Community Women’s Club will again be sponsoring the Funshine Scramble Golf Tournament on September 18 to help support these scholarships. This tournament will be held at Marker 40 Golf Club, formally Willow Run, in Boardman. If you would like to register a team for this tournament, please send a letter of interest to: Community Women’s Club P.O. Box 534, Irrigon, OR 97844.

Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch New Boook List: Fiction A Promise of Ankles – Alexander McCall Smith Dark Horses: A Novel – Susan Mihalic Death by Chocolate Snickerdoodle – Sarah Graves Deep in the Alaskan Woods – Karen Harper Flowers of Darkness – Tatiana de Rosany Kingdom of Shadow and Light – Karen Marie Moning Matthew Johnson, U.S. Marshal – Johnny D. Boggs Montana Territory – Charles West Romancing Mister Bridgerton – Julia Quinn The Four Winds – Kristin Hannah The Kaiser’s Web – Steve Berry The Kitchen Front: A Novel – Jennifer Ryan The Power Couple: A Novel – Alex Berenson The Wedding War – Liz Talley Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder – Joanne Fluke Yellow Wife: A Novel – Sadeqa Johnson Non-Fiction How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need – Bill Gates Invisible Differences: A Story of Asperger’s, Adulting, and Living a Life in Full Color – Julie Dachez Making a Life: Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You are Meant to Live – Melanie Falick Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary Audiobook: Regular Library Hours Sunday Closed Missing and Endangered – Judith A. Jance Be sure and visit our Facebook page on Wednesdays for a virtual Storytime https://www.facebook.com/OTLDlibraries

Monday Closed Tuesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Wednesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Thursday 12-5 Friday 12-5 Saturday 10-2 Boardman

Magazines are now available for download - visit our website to learn more https://www.otld.org Drop by any branch on Fridays for Craftbags for Kids!

April 2, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine now available for all age groups of Veterans In order to maintain

By Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer proper physical distancing and to avoid crowdTuesday, March 16, 2021 ing, please plan to arGood news! The Walla Walla VA Medical Center rive approximately 15 minutes before your is now offering COVIDscheduled appoint19 vaccinations to in ALL age groups for Walla ment, and follow all signs for parking, enWalla VA enrolled/health trance to buildings, etc. care eligible Veterans.

Vaccine clinics are being Masks are still required for all while on VA propscheduled throughout erty. the week and on some weekends at all sites of If you think you will The Walla Walla Walla VA is now vaccinating not make your schedcare. Veterans will have Veterans in ALL age groups. Health care uled appointment, an option to schedule an eligible Veterans should call to schedule their appointment at a locaplease call to cancel so that time can be offered tion near to them. And appointment today. to someone else. We will Veterans can travel to any clinic location to get vacci- Walla Walla VA main campus: be happy to reschedule your appointment. nated.

April 10 If a Veteran is not registered All clinic sites continue to of- Orange circle with a band aid fer vaccinations during the and the words “I got my COVID- for care with the VA, get eligibility information at THIS weekdays and are scheduling 19 Vaccine!”

Saturday clinics based on vac- Veterans, have you gotten your LINK or call Walla Walla VA cine supply and staff availabil- COVID-19 vaccine yet? Call to- Eligibility at 509.525.5200, ext. ity. Currently, upcoming Satur- day to get scheduled at one of 26952 for assistance. If you day clinics are below (times Walla Walla VA’s scheduled clin- need additional help or have vary and the schedule is subject ics. questions about the vaccine to change). Note any schedule To schedule an appointment process, contact Linda Wondra, appointments will be honored. for any of these sites of care, call Public Affairs Officer, at Richland VA Clinic: March 509.525.5200, press ‘2’ and then 509.386.1117.

20 | April 3 | April 17 Our goal is to offer vaccine ‘2” again (or ask for the Call La Grande VA Clinic: March 20 Center). Appointments can be to all interested Veterans. The Lewiston VA Clinic: March 20 scheduled for either a week day Walla Walla VA is dedicated in Yakima VA Clinic: March 27 | or one of the planned weekend keeping our Veterans healthy.

Let’s beat COVID-19 together!

April 10 clinics.

PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale moving to Pendleton, OR COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The best professional bull riders in ProRodeo are heading to one of the best settings in rodeo for the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale presented by Banner Bank.

The event that crowns the Xtreme Bulls Tour champion will take place during the Pendleton Round-Up in September, the PRCA, Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon announced March 23.

The finale will take place in conjunction with one of rodeo’s most iconic events and in the scenic Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton, Ore. The event will be the final Xtreme Bulls event of the ProRodeo season and will pay out $110,000, making it a key step on the road to the Wran-

gler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in December.

“The Pendleton Round-Up is one of the most iconic rodeos in the world,” PRCA CEO George Taylor said. “This is an incredible opportunity to crown ProRodeo’s bull riding tour champion on an amazing stage.”

The Xtreme Bulls Finale will be a two-day event, with two rounds the first day and a third long-go and a progressive round the second day. The finale, which is slated for Sept. 13-14 this season, will consist of 24 contestants who qualify through a semifinals event before the finale.

“We are excited to host the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale and bring the top 24 professional bull riders to the Happy Can-

yon Arena,” Happy Canyon and Pendleton Round-Up Bulls/ Concert Chair Kipp Curtis said.

“Adding another signature event to the week of Round-Up will provide our fans the opportunity to watch the crowning of the Xtreme Bulls Champion.”

The Pendleton Round-Up is scheduled to take place Sept.

11-18. A major stop on the ProRodeo Tour, the Pendleton Round-Up also plays a significant role for the athletes attempting to qualify for the Wrangler NFR. In 2019, the Round-Up had a payout in excess of $500,000.

The Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale will air exclusively on The Cowboy Channel and will stream live on the PRCA on Cowboy Channel Plus App.

Page 10 North Morrow Times Letter to Editor To the Editor: Can anyone explain to me what unearthly good it will do our nation to have hundreds, perhaps thousands, of brown babies streaming unimpeded across our southern border soon to be followed by their parents when we have thousands of U.S. Citizens unemployed? How soon will it be that we realize our hatred of Donald Trump has led us into a worse situation?

Ed Glenn Boardman,OR

Dear Easter Bunny: This year could you please fill my eggs with health and happiness and deliver them to everyone that I love.

Thank you!

April 2, 2021

Community Focus

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pring Term started on Monday, March 26 with some good news on the horizon. A limited number of classes on a case-by-case basis are bringing students back to campus including the Workforce Training Center in Boardman.

Here in Boardman, Industrial Systems Technology and Data Center Technician classes have some in-person labs.

Hopefully this is the beginning of a return to normal operations.

Students are reminded to submit their 21-22 FAFSA or ORSAA forms as soon as possible. Now is the time to take care of the details to prepare to start classes in the summer or fall. Both schedules of classes should be out in May. Appointments for inperson assistance are available at the BMCC Workforce Training Center. Success Coach appointments, advising and assistance with all things related to taking classes are available here during business hours, 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 am to 5 pm on Friday. Call us at 541-481-2099.

The Farmer’s Cup is now serving LUNCH Panini Sandwiches

sion holds monthly public meetings to consider land use and zoning matters presented by staff, such as plan amendments, zone changes, conditional use permits, variances, and tentative subdivision projects. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Boardman City Hall and are open to the public.

More information about the planning commission can be found at: http:// www.cityofboardman.com/ pc/page/planning-commission .

Interested parties should

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Boardman Planning Commission seeks resident for appointment to vacancy

The City of Boardman has one vacancy on the Planning Commission.

The city is seeking interested parties who live within the Boardman City Limits to fill the one seat with a term ending on December 31, 2021. The position will be appointed at a future city council meeting.

The Planning Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the city council and is a permanent advisory body to the council on matters related to planning and development. The commis-

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send a letter of interest to Community Development Director Barry Beyeler at bbeyeler@cityofboardman.com or via mail to: Boardman City Hall, P.O. Box 229, Boardman, Oregon 97818.

Meeting agendas are prepared the Friday before an upcoming meeting,for a copy please contact City Hall by calling 541-481-9252.

Seeley (Term Expires: 12/31/22)

3-YEAR TERMS Position #1 - Jacob Cain Chairman (Term Expires: 12/31/22)

Position #6 - Vacancy (Term Expires: 12/31/21)

Position #2 - Michelle

Position #3 - Karla Jimenez (Term Expires: 12/31/22) Position #4 - Ragna TenEyck (Term Expires 12/31/23)

Mobil Veterinarian serving Morrow County Offering ranch/house calls for patients small and large!

Call today to see how I can help your furry friends

Dan Hansen, DVM Call: 541-561-2941

Position #5 - Zack Barresse (Term Expires 12/31/23)

Position #7 - Adam Cole (Term Expires 12/31/21)

Saul Llamas, Agent 455 E Main St * PO Box 1349 * Hermiston, OR 97838 Office (541)567-8834 * Cell (541)969-2147 Fax(541) 276-7688 * 1-800-243-8919 Email: saul@wici.net * wheatlandins.com

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HERE’S MY CARD The end of your search for a friendly, family church Sunday services 9:45 & 11:00 am Thursdays 7 pm

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Boardman

Pastor Rick Weiss http://www.boardmanchurch.org/ 200 Willowfork Dr. P.O. Box 638 Boardman, OR 97818

Church 541-481-9437 rick@boardmanchurch.org Cell: 928-978-6293

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Do you know a veteran facing homelessness?

Please ask them to call Morrow County Veterans at 541-922-6420

HELP WANTED BOARDMAN SENIOR CENTER is looking for relief and sub drivers to deliver lunches to Seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays lunchtime. You must be 18 years and older and be ok with wearing a mask and having your temperature taken before delivering. If you’re interested please give Bobbie a call at 541720-8119. Thank you for helping our seniors. Your in person connection is so important to them even if you are wearing a mask they still like seeing you.

Boardman Food Pantry

Clinic Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Pharmacy Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 pm

541-481-7212

541-481-5444

450 Tatone Street Boardman, OR 97818

22S Main Street Boardman, OR 97818

We are open for anyone in need of food each Monday 9:30-11:00am & Thursday 6:00-7:00pm at 420 Locust Rd., Boardman (the former Good Shepherd Lutheran Church) (First Baptist Church)

AFFORDABLE FAMILY EYEWEAR 298 E Gladys Ave * Hermiston * Phone 541-567-3790

Dr. Todd G. Anderson, Optometric Physician Eye Exams * Habla Espanol Saturday Appointments Available www.affordablefamilyeyewear.com Eastern Oregon’s only Same Day Service for prescription lenses. Most Prescription Lenses can be ready for you in one to three hours

TnT Storage 335 Yates Lane / P.O. Box 669 Boardman, OR 97818 Office 541-481-2700 * Cell 541-371-4909 tnt-storage.com * tntstorage2@gmail.com 5X10, 10X10, & 10X20 Units, and RV/Vehicle

April 2, 2021

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MISCELLANEOUS THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox on May 7, 2021. Deadline is Friday April 30, 2021 Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 E-mail: lprag@centurytel.net

North Morrow Times

Boardman Fire and Rescue District March 2021 Fire Calls- 49 Station: 81 - BF&RD HEADQUARTERS INCIDENT TYPE # INCIDENTS Station: 81 - BF&RD HEADQUARTERS 143 - Grass fire 1 160 - Special outside fire, other 1 320 - Emergency medical service, other 4 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 27 324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2 554 - Assist invalid 2 611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 3 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 3 631 - Authorized controlled burning 2 700 - False alarm or false call, other 1 743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 2 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 # Incidents for 81 - BF&RD Headquarters: 49 300 SW Wilson Lane, Boardman, OR 97818

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LEE E. DOCKEN Principal Boker PO Box 50 * 491 NE Columbia Ave Boardman, OR 97818 Office: (541) 481-6251 Cell: (541) 571-0062 mtvalleylandco@eotnet.net

Business Cards $40.00 per month

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Boardman Pool & Recreation Center Updates on Memberships and Day Passes: Starting Monday, April 1st, 2021, all memberships that are placed on hold will be activated. We will no longer allow optional holds; if you have questions about your membership status, please reach out to our front desk staff. Our day passes will return to normal rates. Please visit our website for our prices.

Facility Hours Monday -Friday 5:30am -7:00pm Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm Sunday - Closed

Pool Hours Monday – Friday 5:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 9:00am - 6:30pm Sunday - Closed

Please check out our pool schedule for pool availability.

24 HR access is available.

Yoga, Zumba, and Water Aerobics classes are back. Call us at 541-616-1050 for more information.

Our new website is live!

WWW.BOARDMANPARKANDREC.COM