North Morrow Times April, 2023

North Morrow

Boardman celebrates 33rd annual Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet

Boardman Chamber of Commerce’s 33rd Annual Distinguished Citizens Awards banquet celebrated Boardman’s best — our volunteers, on March 11th at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center.

Catered by Paradise Rose Chuckwagon & Catering, the evening provided plenty of socialization, laughter and gaiety. The centerpieces were auctioned off; the events brought almost $11,000 towards the Chamber’s scholarship fund.

Honored as Business of the Year was Boardman Foods, who nominators thanked for their involvement in community affairs, fair jobs, and working with the farmers and others in the area. ”They are the pride of our area,” stated Rick Stokoe, Port of Morrow Commissioner. ”They are good partners for the Port and Morrow County.”

Business Person of the Year is Operations Manager at Boardman Foods, Debbie Radie. She was thanked for helping start Families First Child Care, and for her involve-

ment with the Business Coalition.

Citizen of the Year, Marcie Rodelo was hailed as the first person in the community to help out when a family has sickness or death. ”She’s consistently doing volunteer work and puts together raffles, dinners and assistance when people are in need. I appreciate that,” said Richard Rockwell.

Christina Crowell was announced as Educator of the Year. ”She’s a huge asset as a counselor,” said former Windy River Elementary principal John Christy. ”She gives 110% to students and staff,” added another staff person.

The Pioneer Award went to Frances Glenn, long time educator at Riverside High School. She says she and her family moved to Boardman in 1976, and she taught school until retirement in 2004, substitute teaching until COVID hit. Many former students look forward to her Facebook posts of her huge inventory of photos from past years.

Loren Dieter was honored with First Responder Award. Raised in Boardman, Dieter has had a lifelong commitment to safety in the community. Dieter is a Boardman Policeman, serving as Interim Chief. He is also a Captain for Boardman Rural Fire District.

RHS Senior Cielo Munoz was honored as Youth Citizen of the Year and a $1,000 scholarship. She looks forward to college, where she’s going to study international business and marketing. Munoz is very active in the community, where she interned at SAGE Center, the Chamber and works at Families First Day Care. A special award was presented to Karen Pettigrew, locally known as “Mrs. Boardman” for her love of the community. Karen retired in January after serving for 15 years as City Manager. It was announced that the Little Tots Playground at City Hall will be renamed in her honor.

(L-R), Christina Crowell, Educator of the Year; Francis Glenn, Pioneer of the Year; Loren Dieter, First Responder of the Year; Cielo Munoz, Youth Citizen of the Year, and Marcie Rodelo, Citizen of the Year, pose with their awards Saturday March 11, 2023, at the 33rd annual Boardman Distinguished Citizens Awards at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center. Not pictured: Debbie Radie, Business Person of the Year. Photos Contributed by: Mario Sepulveda

Karen Pettigrew, left, and Torrie Griggs pose at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center in Boardman at the 33rd annual Distinguished Citizens Awards. Pettigrew was honored after retiring from her position as city manager after 15 years.

L-R Armando Nunez accepted the award for Boardman Foods, Business of the year from Torrie Griggs

Debbie Raidie received the Business Person of the Year award late as whe was unable to attend the banquet

JVB Dairy awarded Oregon FFA Distinguished Service Award

Redmond- JVB Dairy and John and Jana VandenBrink will be awarded the Oregon FFA Distinguished Service Award at the Oregon FFA State Convention on Saturday, March 18th, 2003 at the Deschuttes County Fairgrounds in Redmond.

For over ten years, JVB Dairy and John and Jana VandenBrink have been a pillar at the Morrow County Livestock Auction supporting youth exhibitors in both 4-H and FFA. Their support for the FFA donation animal each year is especially impressive. One of the four chapters in Morrow County; Heppner, Ione, Irrigon and Riverside, will raise and contribute a donation animal that sells at the very end of the livestock auction All proceeds being split equally amongst the chapters to help facilitate the backpack program in their respective communities. It is estimated that JVB Dairy has contributed over $120,000 in support so FFA members can help fight food insecurity in their schools.

Ione, Irrigon, Heppner and Riverside FFA members and advisors salute JVB Dairy and John & Janna Vandenbrink of Ione, for being awarded the Oregon State FFA Distinguished Service Award at the state convention this past weekend in Redmond. This is the highest award that can be bestowed from the state level. JVB Dairy was nominated by the four Morrow County chapters for their significant support of the backpack program in each community helping to fight food insecurity in schools.

dren who need it. In total, our county programs support 415 food bags monthly at last count,” said Beth Dickenson, Ag Teacher and FFA advisor in Heppner. “Their persistent generosity for the past six years, especially, is what allows our backpack programs to grow and continue to provide healthy meals to kids year-round.”

Advisor, Erin Heideman. “The churches in Ione also benefit from their service.”

“Each chapter operates its program differently, but the goal is to provide food for chil-

“The contributions that JVB Dairy, John and Jana make to help support our communities are very generous. Their support is not just limited to the county fair and the backpack program either,” said Ione FFA

The purpose of the distinguished service award is to recognize outstanding contributions made to the Agricultural Education-FFA Program. FFA districts are asked to nominate organizations, agencies, or other groups for outstanding contributions made to the Oregon FFA Association and the total program of agricultural education. JVB Dairy was nominated by Ione, Heppner, Irrigon and Riverside FFA programs.

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Army transfers thousands of acres of land to local Oregon communities

WASHINGTON – The Hon. Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, hosted a ceremony at the Pentagon on March 20 with Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations (G-9), to celebrate the transfer of more than 9,500 acres of land associated with the former Umatilla Chemical Depot, Oregon, to the local community.

On March 3rd the Army transferred the land to the Columbia Development Authority in Boardman, Oregon.

This is the fourth largest real estate transaction in the Army’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) history, and the first in nearly 20 years.

The CDA is made up of five partners through an intergovernmental agreement, including the Port of Umatilla, Port of Morrow, Umatilla County, Morrow County, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Ms. Jacobson explained that the “conveyance will place part of the ~9,500 acres of property into productive re-use for the community. Another part will become an important cultural site for the beneficial use of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. A third part will contribute to the historical preservation of the Oregon Trail. The proceeds the Army receives from CDA will be re-invested into environmental cleanup activities across our remaining BRAC sites.”

“It’s truly a win-win-win outcome for all parties,” she said.

“This Transfer represents what can be accomplished when partners come together for a mutually desired outcome,” said Greg Smith Executive Director for the Columbia Development Authority. “To be authorized to execute such an agenda is a privilege.”

“The Umatilla transfer is a culmination of a 35-year effort that started with realigning the installation under BRAC 1988 and closure of the installation under the BRAC 2005 round,” Vereen said. “Umatilla has been a very complex conveyance requiring cooperation and coordination between

many local, state, and federal organizations and agencies. This milestone is a tribute to the many individuals, organizations and agencies that made this day possible.”

“The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) was essential to ending a generation-long Cold War between the United States and the former Soviet Union. The Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) began the process of returning the former Umatilla Chemical Depot to the Columbia Development Authority. Necessary to this end was the incineration or safe transfer of eleven percent of the entire chemical stockpile of the United States.” Kim Puzey, CDA Chairman and Port of Umatilla General Manager.

“Many visionaries have worked diligently towards this goal for 30 years. This transfer is the culmination of their efforts. It is exciting to witness this historic event take place today,” says Port of Morrow Executive Director Lisa Mittelsdorf. “The Port would like to sincerely thank the Army and local leadership for their dedicated commitment to return 9,500 acres of the Umatilla Chemical Army Depot in Morrow and Umatilla County back to local authority where it can be used for the cultural and economic benefit of our region.”

Kat Brigham “CTUIR is very glad the chemical weapons have been destroyed and the land transfer is completed. Now it is time to move forward with the planning. Great job everyone.”

Now that the CDA is the new owner of the property, there is renewed interest in the development of the land, and well over 3,100 acres are already slated for industrial development.

“This is one of the most significant industrial sites in the State of Oregon,” said Greg Smith, Executive Director of the CDA.

“This is such a surreal moment. There have been many great community leaders, including some mentors of mine, who have worked on this. To see this finally get across the finish line, and being a part of it, is very exciting.” John Shafer, Umatilla County Commissioner.

“Completion of this transfer represents new opportunity not only for Morrow County, but for the entire region with job creation for our citizens, new opportunities for our young people and enhanced income for county, schools and districts that provide services to our citizens,” David Sykes Chair Morrow Couty Commissioner.”

A local celebration is being planned for July.

Past CDA Board Members are Senator Bill Hansell, Gary Neal, Bill Elfering, Rod Skeen, Rosenda Shippentower, Dave Tovey, John Turner, Carla McClane, Carl Sheeler, Terry Tallman, Connie Caplinger, George Anderson, Larry Givens, Leann Rea, Ryan Neal, Jim Doherty, Bill Tovey, Don Russell, and past Executive Director Don Chance.

Additional remarks from the Chairman Kim Puzey, “Today in a signing ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., the United States Army and the Columbia Development Au-

thority memorialized the fourth largest closure and realignment in history and the largest trans Kim B. Puzey, CDA Chairman of the CDA and General Manager of the Port of Umatilla, thanked and congratulated all of the local authorities and military partners who have worked tirelessly on this project for over thirty years. Quoting from the

Old Testament, Puzey said “Twenty-seven hundred years ago the Prophet Isaiah spoke of the future when he said”, ‘The nations… shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.’

Pictured L to R: Lt. Gen. Kevin Vereen, Sherri Smith, Jerry Healy, Joe Taylor, John Shafer, Lisa Mittelsdorf, David Sykes, Kat Brigham, Greg Smith. Pictured in the front row l-r: The Honorable Rachel Jacobson and Kim Puzey

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Special District Election.

On May 16, 2023 an election will be held for the purpose of electing board members to fill the positions and terms for the following Special Districts, in the County of Morrow and State of Oregon.

Port of Morrow

Position Four (4) - 4 year term

Position Five (5) - 4 year term

Morrow County Health District

Position Four (4) - 4-year term

Position Five (5) - 4 year term

Boardman Fire and Rescue District

Director at large (2) - 4 year terms

Heppner Rural Fire Protection District

Director at large (2) - 4 year terms

Ione Rural Fire Protection District

Director at large (2) - 4 year terms

Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District

Position One (1) - 4 year term

Position Two (2) - 4 year term

Oregon Trail Library District

Position One (1) - 4 year term

Position Two (2) - 4 year term

Ione Library District

Director at large (2) - 4 year terms

Boardman Cemetery District

Director at large (1) - 4 year term

Heppner Cemetery Maintenance District

Director at large (1) - 4 year term

Ione Lexington Cemetery District

Director at large (2) - 4 year term

Irrigon Cemetery Maintenance District

Director at large (2) - 4 year terms

Boardman Park & Recreation District

Director at large (3) - 4 year terms

Morrow County Unified Recreation District

Zone 3- Director at large (1) - 4 year term

Zone 4- Director at large (1) - 4 year term

Zone 5- Director at large (1) - 4 year term

Willow Creek Park District

Director at large (3) - 4 year terms

Irrigon Community Park & Recreation District

Position Two (2) - 4 year term

Position Three (3) - 4 year term

Ione School District NO 2R

Position One (1) - 4 year term

Position Two (2) - 4 year term

Morrow County School District No. 1

Position One (1) - 4 year term

Position Three (3) - 4 year term

Position Four (4) - 4 year term

Position Five (5) - 4 year term

Position Six (6) * 2 year unexpired term

Position Seven (7) * 2 year unexpired term

Heppner Water Control District

Director at large (3) - 4 year terms

* Unexpired term

Boardman Pool and Recreation Center April Schedule

H.I.I.T.: Monday & Wednesday 5:30 am-6:30 am

YOGA: Monday & Wednesday 6 pm-7 pm

ZUMBA: Monday & Thursday 5 pm-6 pm

LOW IMPACT AEROBICS: Tuesday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm & Wednesday 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

WATER AEROBICS: Monday & Wednesday 10am-11am & Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 pm6:30 pm

ADULT SELF-DEFENSE: Tuesdays and Fridays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm (No class on April 18,21,25,28)

Youth Classes:

LITTLE DRIBBLERS: Wednesdays 4:30 pm-5:15 pm (New session starts April 15 th)

YOUTH JIU-JITSU: Wednesdays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm & Fridays 4:30 pm-5:30 pm (No Class on April 19, 21, 26, 28)

BIG DRIBBLERS: Fridays 9 am-10 am (New session starts April 7th)

WBIB ACADEMY: Fridays 10 am-11 am (New session starts April 7 th)

KIDS SCAPE: Fridays April 7,14,21 8 am-3 pm

Special Events

UNDERWATER EASTER EGG HUNT: Saturday, April 8 th from 1 pm to 3pm

Local students find permanent roles at UEC through internship opportunities

In the summer of 2016, nearly 700 students graduated high school from schools in and near Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s service territory in eastern Oregon. As they tossed their caps in the air, each had their own vision of what their future may look like.

In a literal sense, one student from Heppner High School had the brightest vision of them all. Kai Arbogast, a local to eastern Oregon, knew from the beginning that he wanted to join the electric industry. Upon graduation, Arbogast attended Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it was in the Wolverine State that his interest in the electric industry heightened.

“After taking several electrical engineering courses at Calvin, I wanted to see if there were any opportunities at Umatilla Electric,” Arbogast said.

After a few emails and phone calls with UEC staff, Arbogast had a door open for a job shadow with UEC’s engineering department in spring 2018. During the job shadow, Arbogast received hands-on experience visiting substations, learning about protection systems, and discovering the basics of the electric grid.

“We know that shadowing can sometimes be far more valuable than classroom learning,” said Josh Lankford, UEC’s vice president of engineering and operations.

Lankford, then-manager of engineering, was Arbogast’s point of contact for the job shadow. Upon completion of the job shadow, Umatilla Electric offered Arbogast a formal internship the following year. By 2019, Arbogast saw himself working with UEC’s database.

“One of my main focuses during my internship was transitioning our substation inspection forms to a digital function,” Arbogast said.

UEC currently has over 45 substations, and each one gets inspected on a monthly basis. Cole Bode, manager of engineering at UEC, said Arbogast’s work allowed UEC to be more thorough and timely with those inspections. Even after Arbogast returned to Calvin, UEC worked with him to allow

him to continue his internship remotely.

“We wanted him to know we were willing to support him and provide him the resources he needed to succeed,” Bode said. “We recognized the value he brought to UEC, and wanted to make sure we were taking steps to keep him here.”

By January 2021, a full-time job offer was extended to Arbogast, contingent upon his graduation in May of the same year. When asked how he felt after receiving his full-time offer, Arbogast said “I felt secure. I felt excited and happy to have the opportunity to head back home to eastern Oregon, to be around family and friends and work at a place with plenty of growth opportunities.”

Fast forward to today, Arbogast is now an engineer I at UEC and has already found himself leading projects.

“One of my favorite things about working at UEC is the ability you have to take responsibility and take the lead on projects,” he said.

Arbogast has been the project lead for UEC’s Automated Meter Replacement Initiative, a multi-year project aimed at replacing all of UEC’s meters to automated meters to support the cooperative’s ongoing efforts to improve service reliability.

“I don’t know very many 20something-year-old engineers who can say they’ve led an entire automated meter replacement project,” Bode said. “We are incredibly proud to have Kai on the UEC team.”

As Arbogast transitioned to his full-time job in 2021, another young professional started his own job shadow at UEC. Alec Earls, a graduate of McLoughlin High School in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, began his job shadow at UEC in fall 2021._

“I was always interested in electrical engineering and computer science,” Earls said. “There weren’t a lot of technical opportunities available in eastern Oregon, so I’m glad I was able to get my foot in the door here at UEC.”

Similar to Arbogast’s path, Earls was offered a full-time internship with UEC within the

engineering department in March 2022. Bode said UEC recognized his skill and dedication. During his internship, Earls has been able to work on all different kinds of projects and initiatives. He said his biggest focus has been creating a program to automate UEC’s location services for stakers and designers.

“Everyone is really supportive, social and there is a strong camaraderie in the office,” Earls said of the environment at UEC.

Earls has already jumped right in and has shown that same support and camaraderie to others in the office.

“We want all of our employees, interns or not, to feel welcome and valued here,” Bode said. “It’s great seeing Alec interacting with the rest of the team.”

Earls is completing his computer science degree from Eastern Oregon University while interning. He plans to complete his degree in April 2023, and has been offered an engineer I position at UEC, contingent upon his graduation.

“We understand they still have courses to finish, but we want them to know we’re invested in them and are dedicated to their success at UEC,” said Denise Boltz, manager of human resources at UEC.

Boltz said UEC is beginning to look at opening more job shadow and internship opportunities in order to focus on cultivating local talent in eastern Oregon. Like other utilities and organizations across the U.S., UEC has found it challenging to recruit and retain local talent.

“You see the data all the time; we are going to experience a strong retirement wave within the next five to 10 years,” Boltz said. “We are taking strong measures to stay ahead of that wave and limit the impact when that wave hits.”

When asked what the thoughts and feelings are from the other side, Arbogast said he thinks organizations would be surprised at how many students want to stay in their hometown.

“This is where our families are, our friends, and our memories,” he said.

New Book List: Oregon Trail Library Boardman

F iction: A Quiet Life: A Novel - Ethan Joella

Desperate Ride - James J. Griffin

Irish Coffee Murder - Leslie Meier

It Starts With Us: A Novel - Colleen Hoover

It’s One of Us - J. T. Ellison

Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus

Mad Honey: A Novel - Jodi Picoult

Never Never - Colleen Hoover

Wild Rain - Beverly Jenkins

Signal Fires: A Novel - Dani Shapiro

Someone Else’s Shoes - Jojo Moyes

Stars in an Italian Sky - Jill Santopolo

Storm Watch - C. J. Box

The Bullet Garden - Stephen Hunter

The House in the Pines: A Novel - Ana Reyes

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr - Ram V

The Mitford Secret - Jessica Fellowes

The World Played Chess - Robert Dugoni

Westbound - Dusty Richard

Loathe to Love You: A STEMinist Novella CollectionAli Hazelwood

Going Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine - Janet Evanovich

Moonrise over New Jessup: A Novel - Jamila Minnicks

The Librarian of Burned Books: A Novel - Brianna Labuskes

Non-F iction

52 Weeks of Socks

8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It GoJay Shetty

B.F.F.: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found - Christie Tate

Jingle All the Way: 40 Small Stitcheries to Make Your Home Merry - Debbie Busby

Knitted Menagerie: 30 Adorable Creatures to Knit - Sarah Keen

Knot Bad Amigurumi: Learn Crochet Stitches & Techniques to Create Cute Creatures with 25 Easy PatternsVincentGreen-Hite

Patty Lyons’ Knitting Bag of Tricks: Over 70 Sanity Saving Hacks for Better Knitting - Patty Lyons

The Diary Keepers: World War II in the Netherlands, as Written by the People Who Lived Through It - Nina Siegal

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents - Lisa Damour

Unraveling: What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, and Making the World’s Ugliest SweaterPeggy Orenstein

Boardman has a new walking group - please call the Boardman branch for more information at 541-481-2665.

Register on our website for April’s Book Reading Challenge on Beanstack: Spring into Reading!

April’s Crafty Nights @ the Library will be at 6:00 pm on Wednesday the 12th at all 3 branches. This month’s craft is a Highland Cow Painting. Visit otld.org to reserve your spot!

Preschool Storytimes are at 11:00 am on Tuesdays in Heppner and Boardman, and at 11:00 am on Fridays in Irrigon.

OTLD branches will be CLOSED April 18-22 for Staff Training.

April Athletics

April 7, TBD, Golf: V @Wild Horse

10:00amTrack: Junior High, @Stanfield Secondary

11:00amTrack: V

@Pendleton Community Park, 4:00pmTennis: B/V

@McLoughlin High School

April 8 11:00am Baseball: V

@Columbia (Burbank) High

11:00am Softball: V

@Columbia (Burbank) High

1:00pm Baseball: V

@Columbia (Burbank) High

1:00pm Softball: V

@Columbia (Burbank) High

April 10, 12:00pm Golf: V

@Wild Horse

5:00pm Softball: JV

@Union High School

April 11, 4:00pm Tennis: B/V

@Irrigon High School

April 13, 4:30pm Tennis: B/V

@Stanfield Secondary

April 14, TBD Golf: V

@Marker 40 golf course 78873

Toms Camp Rd, Boardman

1:00pm, Baseball: V

@Burns?High School

1:00pm, Softball: V

@Burns High School

1:00pm, Track: V

@Riverside High School

1:00pm, Track: Junior High @Weston McEwen High

3:00pm, Baseball: V

@Burns High School

3:00pm, Softball: V

@Burns High School

April 15, 9:00am, Tennis: B/V

@Hermiston High School

Just Girls

April 18, 3:30pm, Tennis: B/V

@Umatilla High School

Local producers gear up for new irrigation season with UEC

4:00pm, Baseball: V

@Umatilla High School

4:00pm, Softball: V

@Umatilla High School

5:30pm, Softball: JV

@Umatilla High School

April 21, TBD Golf: V

@Union High School

TBD Track: V

@Umatilla High School

12:00pm Baseball: V

@Vale High School

1:00pm Softball: V

@Vale High School

2:30pm Baseball: V

@Vale High School

3:00pm Softball: V

@Vale High School

April 22, 10:00am Track: V

@La Grande High School

April 24, 4:00pm

Baseball: V @Riverside High

4:00pm Softball: JV

@Riverside High School

April 26, 3:00pm Tennis: B/V

@Condon High School

April 27 TBD Track: Junior High

@McLoughlin High School

April 28 TBD Golf: V

@Heppner High School

1:00pm Baseball: V

@Riverside High School

1:00pm Softball: V

@Riverside High School

1:00pm Track: V

@Vale High School

2:30pm Baseball: V

@Riverside High School

2:30pm Softball: V

@Riverside High School

April 29, 1:00pm Track: V

@Union High School

Hermiston, Ore. – Local irrigators gathered on Mar. 23 at the headquarters of Umatilla Electric Cooperative to hear updates from staff and leadership on recent activities at the coop. Presenters in the meeting discussed everything from fire mitigation to new substation builds, rate information, and automated metering. The group also got to hear from UEC’s Energy Efficiency team about new energy efficiency funding from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) and higher incentives for agriculture-related improvements beginning in October. The coop’s Government Relations Manager, Alec Shebiel, finished the presentation with an update on legislative measures making their way through the Oregon legislative session this spring that could raise concerns for members of UEC.

“We look forward to bringing

our irrigation members on-site and learning ways to better serve them,” says Tami Sinor, Key Account Manager for UEC. “Our service to our irrigation community has improved tremendously over the years as our system has seen improvements.

It is rewarding to hear our members recognize that and

hear more about new projects they’re planning.”

Irrigation members at the event were anxious to get their questions answered by UEC’s General Manager, Robert Echenrode, after the presentation. Irrigation members are invited to meet bi-annually outside of irrigation season.

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UEC’s Operations Manager, Kevin Knutz, presents about various types of poles used across UEC’s service territory

UEC helps save up to 63 lives through Employee Blood Drive

Lisa McMeen, Vice President of Administration at UEC waits her required rest period after donating blood at the cooperative-sponsored event on March 15

Hermiston, Ore.- Twenty-one participants generously donated blood at a blood drive sponsored by Umatilla Electric Cooperative on Mar. 15. The blood drive took place at the co-operative’s headquarters and exceeded the American Red Cross’ goal for the event. The donations accepted at the event have the potential to save up to 63 lives.

“We are so proud to partner with the American Red Cross

to host these blood drives,” says Weston Putman, Manager of Public Relations for UEC, “we are thrilled to offer a convenient location for our employees and community members to donate for such an important cause.”

Heather Farnworth, Account Manager for the American Red Cross considered the event a success and shared, “We are here to save lives, but also to provide a great donor and sponsor experience.”

Boardman Park to host three Easter Egg hunts

Boardman Park & Recreation will be hosting two Easter Egg Hunts for double the fun!

The Underwater Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 8th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boardman Pool and Recreation Center. This annual event has youth ages 17 and younger plunge into the pool in search of their eggs. Find the special egg and get an Easter Basket donated by Banner Bank!

In addition, the pool and recreation center will be offering an Accessible Egg Hunt for individuals of all ages with disabilities. All eggs will be floating in the shallow end of the pool. The pool is ADA-acces-

sible with a chair lift and extra lifeguarding staff will be available to assist. The cost is $5 per person and pre-registration is required. Register online at teamsideline.com/boardmanor.

The Boardman Marina Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 8 th at 10 a.m. This FREE event is for toddlers to 12-year-olds, no pre-registration is required. Find the golden egg and win a prize! Our own Boardman firefighters will sound the starting siren promptly at 10 a.m. but you’ll want to get there early because when that siren goes off the eggs will disappear fast! Bring your own basket or bag and be sure to get a photo with the Easter Bunny!

Ryan Neal Invitational Golf Tournament nets cash for scholarships

March 31st and April 1st marked the second annual Ryan Neal Invitational Golf Tournament for Boardman Chamber of Commerce. The tournament was held at Marker 40 Golf Course.

Tournament winners are: Joe Bartlett Team -1st JC Norling Team - 2nd Lamb Weston Team - 3rd Windwave Communications - 4 th (not pictured, competed Friday).

Saturday KP, Dave Pedro, Longest Drive, Kory Killingbeck

Thank you to all the teams, sponsors, and volunteers for making a great weekend of golf at Marker 40 Golf Club to support the Boardman Chamber of Commerce Scholarship program!

Over 100 golfers participated: 10 teams of 4 golfers played Friday and 16 teams of 4 golfers played Saturday.

Boardman Chamber estimates that over $12,000 was raised in this event for graduating RHS seniors scholarships.

(Photo above, left) School pals of Ryan Neal gathered at Marker 40 Golf Course. Geoff Carnine said “It was a special weekend remembering our brother Ryan Neal.” (L-R) Bobby Barnes, Derrin Tallman, Ryan Kreps, D.J. Cook, Geoff Carnine, Kevin Baker, Kory Killingbeck, Jared Purcell.

(Photo above, right) Ryan Neal’s parents, Gary and Kathy Neal stand at the flagpole, where Ryan’s golf clubs were displayed.

(Photo right) Kory Killingbeck (left) won Saturday’s Longest Drive, while Dave Pedro (right) won Saturday’s KP.

(PHoto above) Quite a number of golfers arrived Friday morning to start the tournament.

Boardman to fill council vacancy in April

The Boardman City Council is seeking letters of interest from individuals willing to be considered for appointment to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The person appointed will fill Roy Drago, Jr’s seat, who resigned on February 21, 2023 due to being newly appointed to the Morrow County Board of Commissioners. His resignation was accepted at the March 7, 2023 City Council Meeting. This term expires December 31, 2026.

Those interested must have resided in the City of Boardman during the twelve months immediately preceding the appointment. Letters of interest must be received no later than 5:00pm, Thursday, April 6, 2023 to City Manager Pro Tem, Rick Stokoe at Boardman City Hall for consideration. The City Council will interview the candidates, and appoint the new Councilor at the April 11, 2023 City Council meeting.

Boardman changes meeting date

The Boardman City Council has changed their April 4, 2023 meeting to Tuesday, April 11, 2023 due to a scheduling conflict for councilors. This meeting will be held at 7:00pm at the

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Boardman City Hall Council Chambers and will also be available via the videoconferencing service. The meeting link is posted at the city’s website at www.cityofboardman.com.

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Boardman, OR corn growers named state winner of National Corn Yield Contest

ST. LOUIS (March 20, 2023) –America’s corn farmers proved, once again, they are resilient, innovative, and competitive. By adapting practices, adopting new technology, and doingmore-with-less, America’s corn farmers made great contributions in helping to feed and fuel a growing world.

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April Menu

Tuesday April 11

Burnt Field Pizza Day

Green Salad

Pudding

Tuesday April 18

Macaroni Beef

Casserole

Green Beans

Garlic Bread

Coleslaw

Ambrosia Cookies

Tuesday April 25

Shrimp Alfredo

Broccoli

Garlic Bread

Green Salad

Brownies

Thursday April 13

Cottage Cheese

Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Vegetable Normandy

Rolls

Green Salad Cookies

Thursday April 20

Birthday Lunch

BBQ Ribs

Twice Baked Potatoes

Green Beans Rolls

Green Salad

Cake & Ice Cream

Thursday April 27

Cauliflower Soup w/ Sausage

Corn bread

Green Salad

Chocolate Cake

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It is this innovative spirit that the National Corn Growers Association tips its hat to every year as we honor farmers from across the country for their efforts and exceptional results in the National Corn Yield Contest. Through their efforts, NCGA members contributed valuable data that will help all growers overcome incredible obstacles as they continue to drive efficient and sustainable agricultural production. NCGA believes every corn farmer is a champion, and we are proud of the dedicated families and individuals who make up our rural communities. We thank them for the work they do on and off the field that contributes to our winning team.

Eti Ena of Boardman, OR, placed First in the state in the H:Strip-Till, Minimum-Till, Mulch-Till, Ridge-Till Irrigated Class with a yield of 314.2725 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was Pioneer P0953AM™. The winning field was located in OR.

Vern Frederickson of Boardman, OR, placed First in the state in the I:Conventional Irrigated Class with a yield of 320.7919 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was Pioneer P0953AM™. The winning field was located in OR.

Emily Taylor of Boardman, OR, placed Third in the state in the I:Conventional Irrigated Class with a yield of 290.9535 bushels per acre. The hybrid used in the winning field was Pioneer P1185AM™. The winning field was located in OR.

Eti Ena, Vern Frederickson, and Emily Taylor were three of 538 state winners nationwide. The 2022 contest participation included 6,337 entries from 46 states. Of the state winners, 27 growers – three from each of nine classes – were named national winners, representing 12 states.

The average yield among national winners was more than 340.7245 bushels per acre –more than double the projected 2022 U.S. average of 172 bushels per acre. While there is no overall contest winner, yields from first, second and third place farmers’ overall production categories topped 262.7586 bushels per acre.

“Year after year, farmer participants contribute to building a better crop for tomorrow. By exploring adaption, innovation, and the tools new technologies offer, farm ers sharpen their game and set new standards for the industry”, said Tom Hagg, a Minnesota Farmer and current President of the National Corn Growers Association. “One thing I know about corn farmers is how much they love to push themselves to be their best. The 2022 NCYC winners’ class is no exception, this group grew corn like champions.”

Farmers are encouraged through the contest to utilize new, efficient production tech-

niques. Agronomic data gleaned from the contest revealed the following:

• Average harvest population for the national winners was 37,164 seeds per acre, compared to 34,386 for all entrants.

• National winners applied an average of 203 pounds of nitrogen, 50 pounds of phosphorus and 50 pounds of potassium per acre.

• Average commercial nitrogen use per bushel of yield was 0.85 pounds for the national winners and 0.82 pounds for all entrants.

• 44 percent of the national winners applied trace minerals, compared to 49 percent of all entrants.

• 22 percent of national winners applied manure, compared to 24 percent of all entrants. For more than half a century, NCGA’s National Corn Yield Contest has provided corn growers with the opportunity to compete with their colleagues to grow the most corn per acre, helping feed and fuel the world. This has given participants not only the recognition they deserved but the opportunity to learn from their peers.

All 2022 contest winners were invited to attend the 2023 Commodity Classic held March 9-11, 2023, in Orlando, FL. For a complete list of winners and for more information about NCYC, visit the NCGA website at www.ncga.com.

The National Corn Growers Association represents nearly 40,000 members, 50 affiliated state corn grower and checkoff organizations, and over 300,000 corn farmers who contribute to state checkoff programs.

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Senior Breakfast

Saturday, April 8th 7:30 - 10:30 am

Sausage and Pancakes, Coffee/Juice/Milk

Boardman Senior Center

Spring Term is underway at Blue Mountain Community College, the last term of the 2223 academic year. Students nearing the end of their time at BMCC are looking forward to commencement, this year scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 at the Pendleton Convention Center. It is always a cause for great celebration.

The BMCC Workforce Training Center will host a D2000 Safety Forklift Train-TheTrainer in Boardman on May 16. Interested participants are to register with D2000 directly at d2000Safety.com or by calling 1-800-551-8763. Companies sending three or more students are eligible for a 10% discount. This is the first in-person class since the pandemic.

Citizens are reminded that the Forklift simulator is available to use by appointment at the BMCC Workforce Training Center. Give us a call at 541481-2099 to schedule training time. Many of the local industries use the simulator for training or skill-building. It is a great way for a person who is interested in learning to safely operate a forklift to get started.

Don’t forget that the Workforce Training Center is a great place to hold a training with spacious classrooms and up-to-date technology. Give us a call for details.

Anne Morter Blue Mountain Community College

Workforce Training Center

251 Olson Road

Boardman, OR 97818

Phone: 541-481-2099

Morrow County Veterans Services 541-922-6420

Boardman to sponsor spring clean up

`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 March 29, 2023. For more information on this program, call Boardman City Hall at 481-9252.

Save the date for Meet and Greet for Boardman city manager candidates

The Boardman City Council is moving forward in their search for candidates for the city manager’s position. The city, tentatively, plans on hosting a Meet and Greet on Thursday, April 27, 2023 to meet the candidates for the position. The Meet and Greet is the community’s opportunity to visit with the candidates and complete comment cards for the council’s consideration in hiring the next city manager.

The new recruitment brochure for the city manager is currently being circulated with the job ad and job description. The job posting can be found at the city’s website www.cityofboardman.com. The city plans to review applications after April 11 th , where they will select the finalists for interviews. The meet and greet will begin at 5:30pm and run to 7pm at the Port of Morrow’s Riverfront Center.

For more information, please contact City Manager Pro Tem Rick Stokoe at 541-481-9252.

April garden calendar

Timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more from OSU Extension.

Planning

Write in your garden journal throughout the growing season.

Prepare garden soil for spring planting. Incorporate generous amounts of organic materials and other amendments, using the results of a soil analysis as a guide.

Prepare raised beds in areas where cold soils and poor drainage are a continuing problem. Incorporate generous amounts (at least 2 inches) of organic materials.

Use a soil thermometer to help you know when to plant vegetables. When the soil is consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, some warm season vegetables (beans, sweet corn) can be planted.

Cleanup

Allow foliage of springflowering bulbs to brown and die down before removing.

Apply commercial fertilizers, manure or compost to cane, bush (gooseberries, currants, and blueberries), and trailing berries.

Place compost or decomposed manure around perennial vegetables, such as asparagus and rhubarb.

Cut back ornamental grasses to a few inches above the ground. Cover transplants to protect against late spring frosts.

This is an optimum time to fertilize lawns. Apply 1 pound nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn. Reduce risks of runoff into local waterways by not fertilizing just prior to rain, and not overirrigating so that water runs off the lawn and onto the sidewalk or street.

Central/Eastern Oregon: If snow mold was a problem, scratch the surface. If turf damage is severe, seed with Kentucky bluegrass.

Planting and propagation

Plant gladioli, hardy transplants of alyssum, phlox and marigolds, if weather and soil conditions permit.

It's a great time to start a vegetable garden. Among the vegetables you can plant, consider:

Central Oregon and higher elevations of eastern Oregon (late April): Peas, radishes, lettuce, spinach and turnips.

Columbia and Snake River valleys, Ontario: Snap and lima beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chives, sweet corn, slicing and pickling cucumbers, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, onion sets, parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, summer and winter squash, and turnips.

Pest monitoring and management

Use chemical controls only when necessary and only after thoroughly reading the pesticide label. First consider cultural, then physical and biological controls. Choose the least-toxic options, and use them judiciously. Some examples include insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils, botanical insecticides, and organic and synthetic pesticides.

Clean up hiding places for slugs, sowbugs and millipedes. Least toxic management options for slugs include barriers and traps. Baits are also available for slug control; use caution around pets. Read and follow all label directions prior to using baits or any other chemical control.

If necessary, spray apples and pears when buds appear for scab. See Managing Diseases and Insects in Home Orchards.

Cut and remove weeds near the garden to remove potential sources of plant disease.

Use floating row covers to keep insects such as beet leaf miners, cabbage maggot adult flies, and carrot rust flies away from susceptible crops.

Help prevent damping off of seedlings by providing adequate ventilation.

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THE NEXT EDITION OF THE NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox: May 5, 2023.

Deadline is Friday, April 28, 2023.

Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times PO Box 907

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Start planning your future in Boardman! Are you ready to buy a home?

The Boardman Community Development Association is offering a $5,000 grant to home buyers who purchase their property in the Boardman 97818 zip code.

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Morrow County Health District has a full-time opening for a full time Patient Account Representative in the Patient Business Office at Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner. $23.01 - $25.41 DOQ to start, Cost of Living Adjustment July 1 and increase after 4-month probationary period. Must be detail oriented, task driven, and have excellent customer service skills and composure. Prior medical office experience, especially with Electronic Health Record and billing processes strongly preferred. Position requires high level of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Other duties may include answering main switchboard phone, greeting and admitting patients.

Excellent benefits package including health insurance with medical, dental and vision for employee, employee and spouse, or employee and children at no cost. Family options also available. Also paid sick, vacation, holidays, life, AD&D coverages, retirement, air and ground ambulance memberships, more. Background check and drug screen required. Applications are available through the link on this page, and at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, 541-676-9133. EEOE.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Morrow County Health District has an opening for a full-time X-Ray/CT Technologist at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, a 21-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Heppner, OR. Must have current Oregon license, ARRT. $35.47 - $40.13/hr. with Cost of Living Increase July 1 and increase after 4-month probationary period. Day shift with shared call at $5.50/hr., $6 starting 7/1/23.

Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Job Description, complete benefits list and Employment Application available at www.morrowcountyhealthdistrict.org, or at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, 541-676-9133. EEOE

Morrow County is seeking volunteers to serve on a new Water Advisory Committee. This initial recruitment is to find persons to represent the following: irrigated agriculture, confined animal feedlot operator/owner, central county agriculture, irrigated agriculture, food processing and a rural residential landowner.

This charter Water Advisory Committee will typically meet quarterly. Initially, the committee will review work of the water consultant and make policy recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on a number of water-related matters such as water quantity, water quality, nitrates in water and other regional water development projects.

Persons interested are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Morrow County Planning Department, PO Box 40, Irrigon OR 97844, by 5pm Friday April 14, 2023. Committee appointment is anticipated to made on April 19tmabbott@co.morrow.or.us th by the Board of Commissioners. Additional appointments and positions may be added later. For questions, please contact Tamra Mabbott, Planning Director at or (541) 922-4624.

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