North Morrow Times December, 2020

North Morrow

Volume XXVIIII Number 6

December 4, 2020

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The Sleep Inn now open in Boardman

Located near Interstate 84, the Sleep Inn® hotel in Boardman makes it easy to enjoy shopping, dining, sightseeing and outdoor recreation in Eastern Oregon. Within a 10-minute drive of the hotel, you'll find the SAGE Center, Boardman Welcome Center, Boardman Marina, and a variety of local restaurants and breweries.

During these COVID times, a The Sleep Inn, a hotel which coverings in hotel common areas.

Pets are welcome (with a deposit). complimentary grab-and-go breakopened November 9th is located in The Sleep Inn is a 100% smoke free fast is offered, but when the rules Boardman at 125 S. E. Front Street.

There are 64 rooms, seven of the hotel, each room offers a refrigera- lift, a full complimentary breakfast rooms are suites. Thirty four rooms tor, microwave, coffee maker, ironing will be offered.

Local art and photography is feahave king-sized beds. Thirty rooms board and iron, hair dryers and 43” are double occupancy with two flat screen televisions with 100 chan- tured in the dining area.

Bob Dayal is a managing partner queen-sized beds. There are also nels available for viewing. Wi-fi is handicapped-accessible rooms complimentary to guests. All rooms for the three-story hotel; Richard have stand-up showers. They offer Reyer is General Manager. “I would available.

Some hotel features—including an on-site business center and guest like to thank the funding assistance fitness centers, pools, food and laundry facility for added conve- from the Port of Morrow, Morrow beverage, and other amenities— nience. Truck and bus parking are Development Corporation, may not be available at this time due also available.

Boardman Community Development to COVID-19. To help protect the A small market place carries bev- Association and incentives from the safety of guests, employees and erages, sandwiches and other sun- city of Boardman” said Bob Dayal. visitors, we require the use of face dry items.

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The First Baptist Church is selling Christmas trees this year! In the past the local Fire Department has been the “go to” source for finding your perfect tree. We understand how special your hunt for the perfect tree is and we came up with a plan to make this a memorable and enjoyable family experience.

We will be selling until trees are gone. Call for info.

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Want a social distanced sport? Disc Golf!!

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The above map shows the location of the Disc Golf Course at Marina Park. The course should be completed (weather permitting) before the end of December. Disc Golf is an all-weather sport that can be enjoyed by adults and children too.

Boardman Park & Recreation District, in conjunction with Boardman Chamber is installing a new 18-hole Disc Golf Course at Marina Park.

Boardman Community Development provided a grant to the Chamber to develop a disc golf course recently.

Chamber CEO Torrie Griggs is the lead person on this project, and hired the firm Dynamic Discs to design the course. A portion of Marina Park that had not been utilized in the past was chosen, beginning at Sailboard Beach and wandering west on both sides of the entrance road to the Marina.

The Park staff are clearing brush and a few trees and building the tee boxes, which are comprised of a 2x4’

base filled with gravel and topped with Astroturf. The baskets (goals) were purchased from Dynamic Discs at a cost of $12,000 and will be installed at each of the 18 holes in concrete.

District Manager Ted Lieurance says “With weather permitting, we should have all the tee boxes and goals installed before the end of December.” Lieurance said he would like to thank local teacher Claude Birt for in enthusiasm and assistance in developing the design and installation of the course.

Disc golf (colloquially called "folf" or "frolf" in some parts of the United States) is a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a

target; it is played using rules similar to golf. It is usually played on a course with 9 or 18 holes. Players complete a hole by throwing a disc from a tee area toward a target, throwing again from where the previous throw landed, until the target is reached. Usually, the number of throws a player uses to reach each target is tallied (often in relation to par), and players seek to complete each hole in the lowest number of total throws.

The game is played in about 40 countries and, as of 2019, there are 53,366 active members of the PDGA worldwide.

Disc golf discs are smaller than Ultimate flying discs or general-

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Call us today at 877-609-6013 or visit our website at www.portviewapts.com purpose recreational frisbees. They typically measure 21–22 centimetres (8.3–8.7 in) in diameter and weigh 130–180 grams (4.6–6.3 oz). All PDGA-approved discs measure 21– 30 centimetres (8.3–11.8 in) in diameter and weigh no more than 200 grams (7.1 oz). Discs used for disc golf are designed and shaped for control, speed, and accuracy, while general-purpose flying discs, such as those (Continued on page 3) (Continued from page 2) used for playing guts or ultimate, have a more traditional shape, simi-

lar to a catch disc. There is a wide variety of discs used in disc golf and they are generally divided into three categories: drivers, mid-range discs, and putters.

Driver Drivers are recognized by their sharp, beveled edge and have most of their mass concentrated on the outer rim of the disc rather than distributed equally throughout. They are optimized for aerodynamics and designed to travel maximum distances at high speeds. They are typically thrown by experienced players during tee-off and other long distance

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handed, backhand throw), whereas a disc that is understable will tend to track right (also for a right handed, backhand throw). The stability rating of the discs differs depending on the manufacturer of the disc. Innova Discs rate stability as "turn" and "fade".

"Turn" references how the disc will fly at high speed during the beginning and middle of its flight, and is rated on a scale of +1[22] to -5, where +1[22] is the most overstable and -5 is the most understable. "Fade" references how the disc will fly at lower speeds towards the end of its flight, and is rated on a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 has the least fade, and 5 has the most fade. For example, a disc with a turn of -5 and fade of 0 will fly to the right for (right handed, backhand throw) the Each basket (goal) will be installed in concrete at the end of the Disc majority of its flight then curl Golf hole. These baskets are assembled and sitting in Boardman back minimally left at the end.

Park’s shop, ready to be installed.

A disc with a turn of -1 and a beveled edge and a moderate rim fade of +3 will turn slightly right fairway throws. width. They offer more control than during the middle of its flight and Some disc brands further sub-di- drivers, but they have a smaller range. turn hard left as it slows down. vide their drivers into different cat- Mid-range discs are typically used These ratings can be found on the egories. For example, Innova has as approach discs. Beginner players discs themselves or from the Distance Drivers and Fairway Driv- will often use mid-ranges instead of manufacturer's web site. Discraft ers, with a fairway driver being some- drivers at tee-off, as they require less prints the stability rating on all discs where between a distance driver and strength and technique to fly and also provides this information a mid-range disc. Discraft has three straight than higher speed drivers. on their web site. The stability categories of drivers: Long Drivers, Putter ranges from 3 to -2 for Discraft Extra Long Drivers, and Maximum Putters are similar to the discs discs; however Discraft's ratings are Distance Drivers. Another type of used in simple games of catch, such more of a combination of turn and driver, used less frequently, is a roller. as the Wham-O brand Frisbee. They fade with the predominance being As the name indicates, it has an edge are designed to fly straight, predict- fade. designed to roll rather than fly. (Al- ably, and very slowly compared to Spin (rotation) has little influence though any disc can be used for a mid-range discs and drivers. They on lift and drag forces but impacts a roller, some behave quite differently are typically used for tight, con- disc's stability during flight. Imagthan others.) trolled shots that are close to the ine a spinning top. A gentle nudge Because the physics of a disc re- basket, although some players use will knock it off its axis of rotation quire "snap" or "flick", which means them for short drives where trees or for a second, but it will not topple putting spin on the disc, new play- other obstacles come into play. Usu- over because spin adds gyroscopic ers generally find that throwing a ally a pro carries 1–7 putters depend- stability. In the same way, a flying distance driver accurately can be ing on their flight characteristics. As disc resists rolling (flipping over) somewhat difficult and will require a beginner it is suggested that you because spin adds gyroscopic staexperience with golf disc response. only use a putter or mid-range while bility. A flying disc will maintain its This is why it is better for players to building fundamentals such as spin rate even as it loses velocity. begin with fairway drivers, long driv- proper follow-through, disc throw Toward the end of a disc's flight, ers, or even mid-ranges, and incor- positioning, and hyzer/anhyzer tech- when the spin and velocity lines porate maximum distance drivers as nique. Additionally, higher speed cross, a flying disc will predictably their strength and disc control in- discs won't fly properly without a fast begin to fade. The degree to which creases. Most players that are start- enough release snap, so a putter or a disc will fade depends on its pitch ing off will be most likely throwing mid-range with lower snap require- angle and design. lighter discs. ments is more forgiving and will beSo in these COVID times, learn a The world record distance for a have in a more regular way. new sport that is friendly to adults golf disc is 863.5 feet (263.2 m), Stability and kids alike, and is an all-weather thrown by Simon Lizotte on October Stability is the measurement of a sport that is outdoors and socially 25, 2014. disc's tendency to bank laterally dur- distanced.

Mid-range ing its flight. A disc that is over-stable Mid-range discs feature a dull, will tend to track left (for a right

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Letter to the Editor North Morrow Times, Thank you for the opportunity to share the awe had while preparing our 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration.

We were sponsored by our generous community businesses and churches. We served over 300 take-out meals this year. Many, many amazing volunteers helped prepare, serve, and clean up. It is always amazing to see how much our volunteers love reaching out and caring for our residents in Boardman and surrounding areas.

We would like to recognize the Port of Morrow who graciously allowed us to use their Riverfront Center facility this year. We also appreciate the advertisements and articles published in the North Morrow Times..

We are very thankful for our bighearted community. We received donations from the following businesses and individuals: Umatilla Electric Coop., Lamb Weston, Port of Morrow, Castle Rock Farming, LLC., Boardman Foods, Portland General Electric, Safeway, Morrow Cold Storage, River Lodge & Grill, Mary Broadbent, Raymond and Carol Michael, Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores, Columbia River Health, Mountain Valley Land Company, Hattenhauer Distributing Co., Marie Richards, Sodexo, Smiley’s Happy Place, Devon Oil, North Morrow Times, Boardman Senior Center, Greenfield Grange, Boardman Food Pantry, Murray’s Drugs, Harvest Town Foods, Dynalectric Oregon, and Pacific Ethanol, Inc. Area churches supporting the event are: First Baptist Church of Boardman, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Getsemani Centro de Adoracion Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Boardman Community Church.

We are thankful to our Lord Jesus Christ for the success of this venture. We know He is our joy, strength, hope, and wisdom. We give Him praise and glory for keeping us safe and for keeping things running smoothly. We will continue to lift our community before Him that He may grant it His greatest blessing.

Thank you, Boardman! We appreciate you!

Teresa Parsons and Bonnie Wagner And the Community Thanksgiving Celebration 2020 Board

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

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Kiwanis Club of Boardman installs new officers for 2020/21

Lieutenant Governor David Cowan (red jacket) visited from Baker to install new officers for the Boardman Kiwanis Club. The installation took place at the River Lodge and Grill.

Pictured L-R Attending the meeting were David Cowan, Sonja Neal, Pam Docken, Leslie Pierson, Katy Norton and Debbie Radie.

At a recent meeting the Kiwanis Club of Boardman installed new officers. New President, Leslie Pierson; Joe Taylor new President-Elect; returning secretary is Katy Norton and John Bufford, returning treasurer.

The meeting was held at the River Lodge and Grill.

David Cowan, Lieutenant Governor for District 80 attended from Baker. David installed the new and returning officers for the 20/21 year.

Receiving recognition for their years of service were Jane Pope, Past President Certificate, Ryan Neal, 5 Year pin, John Bufford, 10 Year Pin. The Board of Directors was recognized: Leslie Pierson, Joe Taylor, Katy Norton, John Bufford, Ryan Neal and Pam Docken.

Doug Pope was nominated by the club as the Kiwanian of the year. The Kiwanian of the Year award is presented to a member of the club who distinguishes themselves by exceptionally commendable participation in club activities throughout the past year. The club has many activities throughout the year, among them are donating dictionaries to each 3rd grade student in Irrigon and Boardman, participating in the Halloween Party and scholarships awarded and donations to community functions.

Kiwanis Club of Boardman meets to discuss activities and further plan how to support children and families throughout our community. Non-members are always welcome - drop by and learn how to make a positive difference in Boardman. Meetings are the first Friday of each month at Noon at River Lodge & Grill. Find us upstairs; lunch may be ordered from the restaurant menu: https://riverlodgeandgrill.com/grill/alldaymenu/

Boardman Rural Fire Protection District November 2020 Fire Calls- 33

Doug Pope was nominated as Kiwanian of the Year for his outstanding volunteer work bundling wood and selling it to the Boardman Park and Select Market to raise money for club activities.

He also vparticipates for many other club events.

Station: 81 - BF&RD HEADQUARTERS 111 - Building fire 2 131 - Passenger vehicle fire 1 138 - Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire 1 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other 1 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 1 320 - Emergency medical service, other 2 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 10 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 2 324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 5 611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 2 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 2 631 - Authorized controlled burning 2 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 # Incidents for 81 - BF&RD Headquarters: 32 Station: 84 - BUTTER CREEK 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1

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America’s small towns and communities are not immune to the problem of homelessness.

An individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and an individual who has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.�

34% of homeless in Oregon are women. Veteran women are more than twice as likely as non-Veteran women and over three times as likely as non-Veteran women living in paoverty to experience homelessness.

20% of the male homeless population are veterans 32% reside in suburban/rural areas 51% of individual homeless veterans have disabilities 50% have serious mental illness 70% have substance abuse problems 50% are age 51 or older, compared to 19% non-veterans How can you help?

Please consider donating to local homeless shelter, domestic violence service or food pantry.

Encourage a veteran to explore their VA Benefits.

Thank you for your generosity & Happy Holidays!

From Morrow County Veterans Services

Columbia River Gifts & Goodies 202 N Main St, Suite #1 Boardman Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm and Sat 10am-1pm Locally made gifts and goodies for all occasions Like us on Facebook The Boardman community is getting in the holiday spirit, Christmas lights are going up all around town.

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EDP Renewables recognized as industry champion for its commitment to renewable energy education at the 2020 REpowering Schools Awards

The Neal Early Learning Center is now accepting applications

EDPR’s recognition at the inaugural REpowering Schools Awards represents the company’s critical role in inspiring the next generation of the renewable energy workforce Houston, TX – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR) was recognized as an Industry Champion at the 2020 REpowering Schools Awards, which celebrate the efforts within the renewable energy industry to teach and inspire the next generation of the clean energy workforce. REpowering Schools announced the inaugural awards at Solar Power International, which is conducting virtual workshops and micro conferences through October 27th, 2020.

Remy Pangle, Executive Director of REpowering Schools, explained the important relationship between local education and the companies growing the clean energy economy.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to recognize EDP Renewables with the Industry Champion award in the inaugural year of the REpowering Schools Awards, in acknowledgement of the company’s long-term support of KidWind and the engagement they do with local communities all across the U.S.,” said Pangle. “Renewable energy education has become a critical tool for our future workforce, and leaders like EDPR are setting the stage for the next generation.”

EDPR’s rapid expansion of wind farms and solar parks across the United States has been correspondingly matched by the company’s commitment to support education programs in communities and states hosting its projects. EDPR has been a longtime sponsor of the KidWind program and has now funded dozens of events in more than 10 states across the county since 2013.

KidWind is an innovative organization that makes hands-on renewable energy education possible for students and teachers alike.

“EDPR is proud to receive this award and industry recognition due to our support of KidWind activities and events across our footprint.

EDPR strongly believes that being a leader in renewable energy development is not just about building the clean energy economy we need

today, but training the workforce and leaders in renewable energy that we need tomorrow,” said Miguel Angel Prado, CEO, at E D P Renewables North America.

“The demand for the clean energy workforce will only rise in the coming years, and EDPR’s long-term commitment to renewable energy education runs Miguel Angel Prado, EDP Renewables North parallel with our America CEO, receiving the Industry Champion commitment to award for the REpowering Schools Awards every community that hosts wind and solar currently active in 12 states. projects that are powering the fuAbout EDP ture.”

Renewables North America The latest economic data from the EDP Renewables North America U.S. Bureau of Labor (EDPR NA) and its subsidiaries deStatistics underscores the critical velop, construct, own, and operate need for the renewable energy wind farms and solar parks throughworkforce: Wind turbine technicians out North America. Headquartered and solar photovoltaic installers are in Houston, Texas, with 53 wind the first and third fastest growing farms, eight solar parks, and seven occupations, respectively. regional offices across North EDPR views programs like America, EDPR NA has developed KidWind and its resulting education more than 7,500 megawatts (MW) opportunities at the center of its busi- and operates more than 7,200 MW ness model, even in light of recent of renewable energy projects. With challenges. Due to the pandemic pre- more than 800 employees, EDPR venting in-person events, KidWind NA’s highly qualified team has a moved their activities to virtual and proven capacity to execute projects EDPR has sponsored new online across the continent. For more inlearning experiences such as “Work f o r m a t i o n , from Home with Your Kids Day,” an visitwww.edprnorthamerica.comorwww.edpr.com.

EDPR Wind and Solar Starter Kit, and About REpowering Schools the launch of KidWind’s Virtual REpowering Schools is a 501c3 orReCharge Academy. ganization working with educators In response to the rapid growth and the renewable energy industry of wind and solar development, the and in coordination with national Department of Energy (DOE) formed and state government projects to a private-public partnership with support programming and opportuREpowering Schools to help develop nities to engage and train a diverse a world-class renewable energy and sustained renewable energy workforce. REpowering Schools is workforce. www.repoweringschool.org

The Preschool Promise classroom at the Neal Early Learning Center is accepting applications. You can find out more information about this free program and apply at www.bluemountainkids.org.

This festive house is located on Marshall Loop in Boardman.

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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch New Book List – November 2020 Fiction The City We Became – N.K Jemisin Sisters – Daisy Johnson The Return – Nicholas Sparks Creatures: A Novel – Crissy Van Meter The Cold Millions: A Novel – Jess Walter The Law of Innocence – Michael Connelly All In – Shelley Shepard Gray Regular Library Hours Rising Fire – William W. Johnson Sunday Closed Girls of Summer: A Novel – Nancy Thayer Monday Closed Tuesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Marauder – Clive Cussler 10-2 lunch 3-8 Empire of Wild: A Novel – Cherie Dimaline Wednesday Thursday 12-5 Next to Last Stand – Craig Johnson Friday 12-5 A Children’s Bible: A Novel – Lydia Millet Saturday 10-2 Boardman Wyoming True – Diana Palmer One by One – Ruth Ware The Prisoner’s Wife – Maggie Brookes One Last Lie – Paul Doiron No Rest for the Restless – R.W Stone Homeland Elegies: A Novel – Ayad Akhtar The Girl in the Mirror: A Novel – Rose Carlyle The Law of Innocence – Michael Connelly One Bright Christmas – Katherine Spencer Shadows of Foxworth – V.C Andrews The New Wilderness: A Novel – Diane Cook Noel Street – Richard Paul Evans Fortune and Glory Tantalizing Twenty-Seven – Janet Evanovich These Ghosts are Family: A Novel – Maisy Card The Only Good Indians: A Novel – Stephen Graham Jones Sharks in the Time of Saviors – Kawai Strong Washburn Non-Fiction Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life that’s Beautiful Again – Lysa TerKeurst Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts – Nina Montenegro Visible Mending: Repair, Renew, Reuse the Clothes You Love – Arounna Khounnoraj This Time Next Year We’ll be Laughing: A Memoir – Jacqueline Winspear Morrow County Chronicles – Morrow County Historical Society Faces in the Rear View Mirror: Notes of Historical and Genealogical Value Extracted from Newspapers of 1922 Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man – E. Acho Fossil Men: The Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and Origins of Humankind – Kermit Pattison Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life – Christie Tate Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics – Dolly Parton The Colorwork Bible: Techniques & Projects for Colorful Knitting– Jesie Ostermiller Enchanting Embroidery Designs: Whimsical Animal and Plant Motifs to Stitch – Miw Morita The Best of Me – David Sedaris Dancing at the Pity Party: A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir–T.Feder Audiobooks: Sold on a Monday: A Novel – Kristina McMorris We are excited to introduce our new website! Visit us at otld.org Our monthly newsletter is up and running, please visit our new site to get signed up.

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How do you take care of a potted poinsettia plant indoors?

QUESTION: How do you take care of a potted poinsettia indoors? Every year my blooms fall off and they look terrible after just a few weeks. – Michelle R ANSWER: Don’t feel too bad. Poinsettias are notoriously hard to care for as a houseplant.

But there are plenty of things you can do to keep it looking healthy for the duration of the holiday season.

Choose a location for your poinsettia where it will not come into contact with drafts or blasts of heated air (from your home’s climate control system or a space heater, for example). The best indoor spot for a poinsettia is in a west-facing or south-facing window.

Your poinsettia should receive at least six hours of light each day, whether it receives sunlight or artificial light.

Remove the foil wrapper that many poinsettias come with, or at least poke holes in the foil wrapper to allow excess moisture to drain out of the plant’s container. Place the poinsettia’s container on a tray or saucer to catch any moisture that drips from the drainage holes.

Poinsettias are most comfortable between 65 and 75 degrees (18.33 to 23.89 degrees Celsius). If tempera-

tures fall below this range, the plant may drop its foliage or start to suffer from cold stress. Cold damage occurs when poinsettias are exposed to temperatures of 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7.22 degrees Celsius) or below. Temperatures higher than the ideal range can result in a shorter lifespan for your poinsettia.

If you want your holiday guests to be greeted with poinsettias when they approach your front door, wait until just before your company will arrive to place the poinsettias outdoors. The temperature in winter is much too cold for poinsettias to be comfortable in most of the world.

Remember to bring the poinsettias back indoors as soon as you can once they’ve served their purpose.

Your poinsettias should never remain outdoors overnight.

Check the moisture level of the soil where your poinsettia is growing each day. Once the top inch of the soil is dry, it’s time to provide the plant with some more water.

Keep watering the plant until the moisture drips from the drainage holes in the bottom of its container.

Once the excess moisture has finished draining from the soil, pour out the water that is standing in the tray or saucer beneath the container.

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COMMUNITY FOCUS

The Boardman Food Pantry Board of Directors would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the Boardman community, businesses, and farms. We have some exciting news to share with you. We are now located at the (former) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. This will give us the ability to expand our services and community offerings. We have grown from utilizing one small room at the First Baptist Church to instituting a nonprofit, a fully functioning Board of Directions, and an established crew of volunteers.

We are so excited about the purchase of the Lutheran Church and invite the community to continue their support of this venture. Our long term goals include a wider expansion of food distribution, possible cooking classes, and potential nutritional services.

We are currently working on gathering names for our Christmas Boxes. This year the Community Holiday Food Baskets (previously operated

by Marcie Rodelo) will be put together and delivered by the Boardman Food Pantry. We foresee a large number of families participating this year, following Covid-19 hardships.

We would love to have you partner with us in this endeavor. Please reach out to Shelby Pearcy to learn more: shelbypearcy@outlook.com.

Our next pantry meeting will be held at the (former) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on December 15 at 7pm. This is our new permanent location. We are currently accepting nominations for all Board positions. Nominations close on December 8. Please contact Shelby Pearcy for more information: shelbypearcy@outlook.com.

Thank you so much for your continued support.

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Boardman Food Pantry!

Please join us on Facebook for up to date announcements. Search “Boardman Food Pantry.”

Letter to the Editor Author: Jarod Wizner Oregon’s energy landscape is rapidly changing. Here among Columbia River communities, where most of Oregon’s wind farms are located, we’re fortunate to not just be a witness to our state’s incredible growth in clean energy, but a key participant.

Importantly, this also means bringing renewable energy education into the minds of Oregon students. Through the support of the KidWind program, EDP Renewables (EDPR) believes this is a critical link to the success of clean energy in our state.

The inaugural REpowering Schools Awards recently took place to recognize the growing value of renewable energy education. EDPR was proud to receive the Industry Champion Award for our support of the KidWind program.

KidWind provides several unique workshops that show how wind and solar projects work to inspire our next generation.

The awards also recognized the important relationship that takes place between local education and developers of renewable energy projects.

Building support for KidWind in Boardman has meant working with educators like Rhonda Fox-Brennan, who twice has traveled across the country with her team of stu-

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THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox on January 8, 2020. Deadline is Friday, January 1 , 2021 Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 E-mail: lprag@centurytel.net

Do you know a veteran facing homelessness?

Please ask them to call Morrow County Veterans at

541-922-6420

MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Consultant for Pioneer Memorial Clinic in Heppner.

Will identify, triage and manage patients with mental and behavioral health issues within the primary care setting. Works closely with medical providers and staff to provide screening and brief intervention services as well as assessment, referrals and short term therapy. Must have active and unencumbered Oregon LCSW license and be in good standing. Three to five years’ clinical experience preferred.

Starting salary range $77,251 $79,185. Background check and pre-employment drug screen required. For more information, complete job description and application please visit https:// www.morrowcountyhealthdistrict.org, or contact HR Director Patti Allstott at 541-676-2949. EEOE.

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North Morrow Times

December 4, 2020

CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED Boardman Park & Recreation District Photo Contest Boardman Park & Recreation District is looking for photos of all the areas managed by the park district. This would include photos of all parks, campgrounds, activities, and the recreation center. We will be accepting photos through email. Contest will start December 1st and go until December 15th. Please email photos to Tessa@boardmanmarinapark.com.

Contest prizes will be determined at a later date.

By entering the contest, you retain the rights to your works while granting The Boardman Park & Recreation District the unrestricted, royalty-free, perpetual right to use, reproduce, communicate, modify and display the works (in whole or in part) for any purpose without any fee or other form of compensation,

and without further notification or permission.

By participating in this contest, you release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Boardman Park & Recreation District and its employees, directors, officers, affiliates, agents, judges and advertising and promotional agencies from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind resulting from your participation in this contest or receipt or use of any prize.

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We will be closed Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day and New Year’s Day. When the COVID-19 restrictions allow, we plan to hold Corn Hole and Pickleball Tournaments -- Check back with us!