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Boardman Girl Scouts Troop wants to thank the community for all the support during the Bake Sale at the Winter Market at the Sage Center. Proceeds will go to buying new uniforms - your Contribution is very much appreciated! We hope our community likes our Christmas decorations on Main Street. Thank you Boardman Rural Fire Protection District for your support ! Photos Contributed
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Community Calendar
Winter Market at the SAGE Center a jolly good time
December 2018 7 PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY 10 Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon 11 Oregon Trail Library, Boardman Storyhour (Tuesdays @11:00 am Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Tuesday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. Boardman City Council Meeting, 7 pm at Boardman City Hall 13 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 4:00 pm, at 300 SW Wilson Ln.) 15 Greenfield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 18 Tillicum Club meets the (3rd Tuesday of each month) @ 7:00 pm Boardman Park & Rec. District Workshop@ Park Office - 6 pm 19 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Riverfront Center Boardman City Planning Commission - (Third Wednesday of each month, open to the public.) City Hall - 7:00 pm 21 FIRST DAY OF WINTER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 26 KWANZAA BEGINS 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE
January 2019 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY 5 Community Breakfast – 7:30am – 10:30am – Senior Center
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BOARDMAN, Ore. (December 3, 2018) – For the second year, the SAGE Center held a Winter Market event showcasing local crafters, makers, and artists. More than thirty vendors from Morrow County and the surrounding area sold their goods during the two-day event. The SAGE Center was adorned with Christmas lights, both inside and out, ready to welcome attendees to the event. Over 500 people came out to enjoy the festivities, almost doubling the first year’s attendance. Friday evening’s “Ladies Night” was lively with gals and vendors mingling, a musician playing an electric cello, and a steady line for free hors d’oeuvres provided by River Lodge and Grill. Door prizes donated by the vendors were raffled as gifts to the guests as they left the SAGE Center; nearly everyone went home with something. Tessa Herra, a vendor from Arlington, who has been crafting under the Tzigns name for around 12 years, said she “was very impressed and happy with the turn out for the Boardman Winter Market at the SAGE Center.” Having almost tripled what she expected to make in sales, Herra said she also made new friends. “After working in Morrow County for five years, it felt like I was vending for close family.” Saturday’s “Family Day” saw flurries of crowds throughout the day. In addition to shopping for the perfect holiday gift, families gathered in the photo booth, explored the exhibit hall at the SAGE Center, and made fun crafts together at the kids table. The Port View Apartments sponsored the event and provided shopping bags to all attendees. Property Manager for the apartments, Tonya
Buys, was in attendance and said “this event surpassed all of my expectations and the variety of vendors was such that most any person attending would be able to find something that they could just not live without.” While there were many new vendors this year, some returning vendors from the first year’s event included Shannon’s AmazBalls and Rockwell’s Woodworking. Shannon Gallagher, owner of Shannon’s AmazBalls said, “I started making bath bombs about a year and a half ago because I couldn’t find ones that floated and made my skin soft for under ten dollars. I have been doing it as a side hobby and make other things like lotion, bath salts and whipped soaps. This is my second time doing the Winter Market event and it’s such a great event. There are so many amazing vendors and I love that the SAGE Center made it even more fun this year with food and a photo booth.” Rockwell’s Woodworking is a Boardman-based business that started out as a weekend hobby for husband and wife team, Richard and Natasha Rockwell. “We have participated in several craft shows and bazaars including two of the local events at the SAGE Center, Harvest Festival and Winter Market. Both events are a great opportunity to network with the community and surrounding areas as well as earn money,” they said. This year’s Winter Market demonstrated what community is all about. Businesses came together to provide quality goods literally for
their neighbors in a fun and festive holiday shopping environment. Not only did Morrow County locals enjoy the shopping and launch of the SAGE Center’s annual outdoor musical Christmas light show, but shoppers also came from around the region. “We are very happy with the continued progress of both the Harvest Festival and Winter Market,” said SAGE Center Manager, Lisa Patrick. “Our goal is to provide opportunities
for guests to visit our facility and learn more about our region’s sustainable agriculture and energy production. We will strive to add value to the events each and every year.”
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Boardman Budget Committee seeks to fill two vacancies The City of Boardman has two vacancies on the budget committee. The city is seeking interested parties who live within the Boardman City Limits to fill the two seats with terms ending December 31, 2021. The positions will be appointed at a
future city council meeting. The Budget Committee is comprised of the Boardman City Council and seven members of the community appointed by the City Council. The Committee holds one or more meetings each May to review and make recommendations to the City
Council for the City’s budget and the Urban Renewal Districts’ Budget. Interested parties should send a letter of interest to City Manager Karen Pettigrew at: kpettigrew@cityofboardman.com or via mail to: Boardman City Hall, P.O. Box 229, Boardman, Oregon 97818.
Save The Date Thursday, January 24, 2019 9 am to 12 Noon and 1 pm to 4 pm Riverfront Room at the Riverfront Center 2 Marine Drive, Boardman, Oregon The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Paul Hutter, SPHR, a senior consultant from HR Answers, as our guest speaker for the January 2019Business Education Training
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The Exuberance quilt (above) was won by Ruth Bengs who was visiting from Oklahoma, and is the sister-in-law of the featured quilter this year, Kathy Morgan. The Christmas quilt (right) won by Anita Elliott who is a Boardman resident and works at Mid-Columbia Title company. Both quilts were made by the Boardman Quilt group and raffled off at the quilt show held October 12-13 this year. Photos Contributed
Pictured L-R: A few members of Columbia Youth Soccer Club, Real Madrid, Boardman’s U13 traveling team who helped with the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Boardman Senior Center. Alejandro, Gabriel, Jordan, Ezequiel, Osmin, Jesus, Diego, Omar, Osvaldo, Arturo, Daniel Photo Contributed
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Boardman approves liquor license for Ordnance Cider, LLC The Boardman City Council approved a new liquor license for Ordnance Cider, LLC. Owner Craig Coleman currently holds a liquor license in Boardman for Ordnance Brewing and plans to expand to brewing cider. Councilors voted 6-0 to approve the license. In other city business, councilors scheduled a workshop session with Sue Diciple, a broadband consultant working for the City of Boardman to conduct a study. They will meet in a workshop session on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6pm. They plan to discuss Boardman’s future needs for broadband. The council also changed their December 4, 2018 meeting time from 7pm to 7:30pm to accommodate the councilors who will be attending the Community Tree Lighting at the SAGE Center that evening. The next Boardman City Council meeting will be a workshop on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 6:00pm at Boardman City Hall.
Boardman Planning Commission seeks to fill 3 vacancies The City of Boardman has three vacancies on the Planning Commission. The city is seeking interested parties who live within the Boardman City Limits to fill the three seats, one term ending December 31, 2109 and two terms ending December 31, 2021. The positions 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 commission 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 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.
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10th Annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration thanks community and sponsors Thank you again for the opportunity to share the fun we had while preparing our 10th Annual Commu-
ior High, High School, Grade School and the boys soccer team, and 40 adults serving, assembling to-go
Community members enjoyed the Thanksgiving feast that was cooked and served at the Boardman Senior Center. Over 300 meals were served free of charge. Photo Contributed nity Thanksgiving Celebration. We had some wonderful board members this year, who worked with Great Joy. We were sponsored by First Baptist Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Getsemani Centro de Adoracion Church, Church of Latter Day Saints, and The Community Church. We served over 300 meals, including take-out meals. Volunteers were amazing in helping us serve and cleanup after the dinner. There were 31 volunteers including an enthusiastic group from our Jun-
dinners and cleaning up. It was amazing to see how much they loved reaching out to serve the dear residents here in Boardman and surrounding areas. Sam Boardman Elementary School and the Senior Center graciously allowed us to use their facilities. We appreciated the advertisements from the front page article and second page ad in the North Morrow Times and articles in the East Oregonian and the Hermiston Herald and a spot on the Reader Board. We are thankful for our generous
community. We received donations from the American West Properties, Bank of Eastern Oregon, Boardman Beauty Bar, Boardman Chamber of Commerce, Boardman Community Church, Boardman Foods, Boardman Jumpstart Java, Boardman Senior Center, Coal Fired Springs, Community Counseling Solutions, Coyote Springs, Devon Oil, Fiesta Foods, Finley Buttes, Gary and Kathy Neal, Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, Juanita LaLonde, Lamb Weston/ConAgra, Main Street Sinclair, Marty Broadbent, Mary Bell, Morrow Cold Storage/Watts Brothers, Mountain Valley Land Company, Murray’s Drug, North Morrow Times, Pacific Ethanol, Portland General Electric, Port of Morrow, Ray and Carol Michael, River Lodge & Grill, Smart Food Services and Umatilla Electric Cooperative. We also praise our Lord Jesus Christ for the success of this venture. We know He was our joy and our strength, our hope and our wisdom. We give Him praise and glory for keeping us safe and 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 active board members of the Community Thanksgiving Celebration - 2018
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Bank of Eastern Oregon to acquire branches from Umpqua Bank Heppner, Oregon, (November 2, 2018) BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four branch locations from Umpqua Bank (NASDAQ: UMPQ). The branch locations are Colfax, Dayton, Lacrosse, and Pomeroy. Jeff Bailey, President and CEO for Bank of Eastern Oregon said, “Our expansion into Washington began nearly five years ago when we acquired Bank Reale in Pasco. We see the addition of these Umpqua branches as a natural progression of expanding our brand of banking to rural communities in eastern Washington.” Bank of Eastern Oregon, based in Heppner, OR, was founded in 1945 as Gilliam County Bank in Arlington, OR. Since that time the bank has expanded to 14 branches and seven loan production offices located in 12 eastern Oregon counties and three eastern Washington counties. The bank was founded by farmers and ranchers, and views agricultural lending as key to it’s historical as well as future success. “As customer preferences change how we deliver banking services, Umpqua remains strongly committed to supporting our communities,” said Brian Read, Umpqua’s executive vice presi-
dent of retail banking. “We’re pleased that Bank of Eastern Oregon has agreed to purchase these four locations and will continue serving customers locally.” The transaction is expected to close during first quarter 2019, following final regulatory approval. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Upon closing of the transaction, the branches will operate as Bank of Eastern Washington, branches of Bank of Eastern Oregon. Keenan & Partners served as facilitator of this transaction. About BEO Bancorp BEO Bancorp is the holding company for Bank of Eastern Oregon, which operates 14 branches and seven loan production offices in twelve eastern Oregon and three eastern Washington counties. Branches are located in Arlington, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, Moro, Enterprise, Athena, and Pasco; loan production offices are located in Ontario, Pendleton, Island City, Lakeview, Madras, Pomeroy, and Dayton. Bank of Eastern Oregon also has a mortgage division and operates the Washington locations under the name of Bank of Eastern Washington. The bank’s web site is www.beobank.com.
BEO Bancorp announces dividend for 2018
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Heppner, Oregon, (November 19, 2018) “I am pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of BEO Bancorp has voted to declare a $0.85 per share dividend for 2018. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of December 3, 2018 payable on or before December 14, 2018,” said President and CEO Jeff Bailey. According to Board Chairman Joel Peterson, “BEO Bancorp has paid a dividend 32 of the past 33 years. Dividends reflect the financial stability and profitability of the bank. We are very happy to be able to provide this dividend to our shareholders.” “The dividend of $0.85 per share compares to a $0.80 dividend paid in
2017; an increase of 6.25%. It is indicative of Bank of Eastern Oregon’s strong capital position. The board of directors and employees work hard to improve the overall strength of the bank, add value to our shareholders, as well as provide the brand of banking that our customers appreciate and expect from Bank of Eastern Oregon,” said Bailey. He concluded by saying, “The support of our shareholders, communities and employees have made it possible for us to continue to be successful.” For further information on the Company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at http:// www.beobank.com.
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Boardman Senior Center receives new Christmas tree from the Kiwanis Club of Boardman
Pictured L-R: Pam Docken, Bobbie Hug and Lisa Connell decorate the Boardman Senior Center’s new Christmas tree purchased by the Kiwanis Club of Boardman. The Kiwanis raise money from various projects throughout the year such as bundling wood for the Boardman Marina Park and cleaning up after community Christmas parties. “We always try to find good things to do in the community and help out where we can.” said Pam Docken, club secretary. Also donated to the Senior Center was a beautiful Christmas wreath from Lee and Pam Docken of Mountain Valley Realty.
During this special time of year encourage your loved ones who have served in the military to review their federal and state benefits. They may be entitled to VA Health care, Compensation, Pension, Education, or Home Loan Benefits. Call for an appointment today! 541-922-6420 Morrow County Veterans Services
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Kiwanis Annual Halloween party was fun for the whole family
On October 31 the Kiwanis Club of Boardman hosted their annual Community Halloween Party. Children roamed the halls of Riverside Junior/Senior High School where the class room doors and halls were decorated by students, teachers, community and Kiwanis members and a pretend graveyard was set-up outside where gobblins and spooks haunted the trick or treaters as they walked by. However, kids weren’t the only ones to celebrate in the event as many of the grownups put on their costumes for the evening and joined in the festivity as well. Each trick or treater received a treat at each of the 22 doors, and the Kiwanis served hot dogs , chips and a cold drink for $1 to 301 hungry participants . When all was said and done, the Kiwanis had left over candy which was donated to the Boardman Chamber of Commerce to use at the Christmas Tree Lighting held December 4th. They also donated the left over condiments, pop, and hot dog buns to the Boardman Senior Center who gave the Kiwanis an invite to lunch for two members free of charge. Thank you to the Key Club, Riv-
erside Junior/Senior High School, community, and Kiwanis Club members who joined in the fun. The Annual Community Halloween Party was sponsored by Morrow County Unified Recreation District; hosted by Kiwanis Club of Boardman; and other donations were from Pepsi B o t t l i n g Pendleton, Josh Kegler, Franz Bakery, Lamb Weston, Rodelo Family, Doherty/Russell Car Wash and 301 people enjoyed hotdogs, chips and a pop all for $1.00 at the Annual Halloween party hosted by the Boardman Tidewater. Kiwanis Club. After the kids trick or treat through the halls and the graveyard they always enjoy coming back to the The Kiwanis commons and visiting with their friends and family. Photos Contributed Club of Boardman is very active in the community with Key Clubs and providing scholarprojects such as Dictionaries for ships to the graduating seniors of Third Graders, volunteering at the Boardman and Irrigon. If you are Morrow County Harvest Festival, as interested in joining you can conwell as assisting the RHS and IHS tact any member or call 541-481-7354.
Kiwanis Club of Boardman Says: THANK YOU !! To the following for helping make the annual Community Halloween Party a huge success Key Club Maya Navarro Cvesilia Garcia Zenia Pena Maria Gonzalez Zulema Gayton Emily Diaz Fatima Diaz Jesus C Karina Mendoza Brandon Juarez Juan Hernandez Kimberly Sandoval Advisor: Rhonda Brennan
Community Members David Norton Ezra Whitmer Levi Whitmer Eli Killion Jackie McCauley Heather Baumgartner Shari Stokoe Chief Stokoe Lori Moss Aimee Bunches George Shimer Stephanie Irons Sam Irons Doug Pope
Kiwanis Members Pam Docken Joe Taylor & Cheryl Lisa Connell John Boufford Brenda Profitt Debbie Radie Sonja Neal Katy Norton Wes Killion Seth Whitmer Jane Pope Marie Shimer Ryan Neal Lee Docken
Ghosts, gobblins, Spiderman, and Mario trick or treated around the halls at RHS. Funds from Morrow County Unified Recreation District purchased all the candy that was handed out at each door. The left over candy was donated to the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree lighting held on December 4th.
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Beard to retire as of May 1, 2019 Casey Beard, the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon’s first General Manager, has informed the Round-Up and Happy Canyon Directors of his intention to retire on May 1st, 2019. Beard announced his retirement at this time to provide ample time to conduct a search for his replacement and give his successor the opportunity to get their boots on the ground in advance of next year’s Round-Up and Happy Canyon. “It has been an honor to serve as he first General Manager in the long, illustrious histories of these world famous events”, said Beard. “I am proud to have been a part of the recent success that the Round-Up and Happy Canyon have enjoyed; especially winning the PRCA’s large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year the past three years. I will miss the many great friends I have made as General Manager; especially the loyal, creative and dedicated staff who have contributed so much to such success as
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I have enjoyed.” Round-Up President Dave O’Neill observed, “Casey has done a truly outstanding job as our first General Manager. I don’t think that anyone else could have accomplished what he has achieved. Casey had the perfect mix of experience, leadership, communication skills, vision, initiative, planning abilities and the personality to establish the General Manager position. He has helped the Round-Up achieve outstanding success as our General Manager. Among the many important projects he helped spearhead were revitalizing our east end facilities including the 1910 Room and Section Casey Beard, General Manager of DD Bar, achieving record attenPendleton Round-up and Happy dance and retail sales, improvCanyon has announced he will retire ing relationships with the city, May 1, 2019. Photo Contributed expanding our facilities, creating a vibrant social media presence and Rodeo of the Year award three times.” winning the PRCA Large Outdoor Echoing O’Neill’s sentiments, Happy Canyon President Corey Neistadt said, “Casey Beard was the perfect choice as the Round-Up and Happy Canyon’s first General Manager. What he has accomplished in his years with us has been amazing. His work on new initiatives like bringing in more events such as the Pendleton Whisky Music Fest, creating a better relationship with city officials, helping expand our brand recognition through a strategic partnership with Travel Oregon, the Happy Canyon Princesses participation in Cowboy Christmas during the National Finals Rodeo and getting Chinook to open the National Finals Rodeo have paid great dividends to our organizations. His contributions will be felt for years to come. We wish Casey and his wife Anne all the best in their new adventures”. For More information contact: Round-Up President, Dave O’Neill 541-969-9301 Happy Canyon President Corey Neistadt 541-240-1863 General Manager Casey Beard 541-980-1936
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Be healthy, be happy Eastern Oregon. We’re proud of our accomplishments to help create a healthy, happy Eastern Oregon, but we’re just getting started and we need your help. This work would not be possible without kind donations from folks like you. Please consider a donation to EOHLA and support a healthy, happy Eastern Oregon… where school-aged children have adequate access to oral health prevention programs, so they can learn, play, and thrive. EOHLA partners with Advantage Dental to provide oral health programs in 29 schools reaching 4670 students in grades K-12th in Harney, Grant, Baker, and Malheur counties. … where Mental Health First Aid is as common as CPR. EOHLA has provided 38 Mental Health First Aid trainings, reaching 609 teachers, law enforcement officers, and other public and social service employees. … where there’s a culture of health where opportunities for health begin long before one needs health care. EOHLA has identified best practices to outreach to adults aged 50-75 to increase colon cancer
screenings in frontier Eastern Oregon counties and is implementing the best practices in Morrow, Sherman, and Gilliam counties. … where families have the knowledge and available resources to change their behaviors and prevent chronic disease. EOHLA is launching the Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) program to identify best practices to increase fruit and vegetable consumption of Latino moms in Morrow, Umatilla, and Malheur counties and to initiate/sustain group hiking programs in Baker, Wallowa, Umatilla, Wheeler, Harney, and Lake counties. … and where moms have maternal depression resources and support, and babies and toddlers have a strong, healthy start. EOHLA has led a process to develop a new program that integrates in-home mental health counseling through public health home visiting programs in Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, and Malheur counties and has launched a year-long learning collaborative to support implementation of the new program. Your donation today will help purchase tooth brush kits, MHFA
Dec. Athletic Schedules training manuals, screening kits, and other program materials and supplies and are a tax deduction from your 2018 income taxes. Please consider making a contribution so we can get off to a strong start in 2019! You can make a donation through our website at www.eohla.org/donate/ or send your donation to: Eastern Oregon Healthy Living Alliance Po Box 1230 Lakeview, OR 97630 Sincerely, Lisa Ladendorff, EOHLA Board President
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field Secondary Dec. 15, 9:00am, Basketball: B/Junior High, @Heppner High School 10:00am, Wrestling: V, @McLoughlin Union High School Dec. 18, 3:00pm, Basketball: G/JV @Columbia (White Salmon) High School 4:30pm, Basketball: B/JV, @Columbia (White Salmon) High School 6:00pm, Basketball: G/V, @Columbia (White Salmon) High School 7:30pm, Basketball: B/V, @Columbia (White Salmon) High School Dec. 19, 11:00am, Wrestling: G/V @Echo High School WI at 9:00 11:00am, Wrestling: V, @Echo High School WI at 9:00am Dec. 20, 1:00pm, Basketball: G/JV @RHS 2:30pm, Basketball: B/JV, @RHS 4:00pm, Basketball: G/V, @RHS 5:30pm, Basketball: B/V, @RHS Dec. 22, TBD, Wrestling: G/V, @RHS 10:00am, Wrestling: V, @RHS Dec. 28, 10:00am, Wrestling: G/V, @TBA 4:30pm, Basketball: G/JV, @Columbia (Burbank) High School 4:30pm, Basketball: B/JV, @Columbia (Burbank) High School 6:00pm, Basketball: G/V, @Columbia (Burbank) High School 6:00pm, Basketball: B/V, @Columbia (Burbank) High School Dec. 29, 1:00pm, Basketball: G/JV, @RHS 2:30pm, Basketball: B/JV, @RHS 4:00pm, Basketball: G/V, @RHS 5:30pm, Basketball: B/V, @RHS
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he City of Boardman began a water and sewer upgrade project in March of this year. For much of that time roadways have been impacted all around the city. The City would like to thank those impacted for their patience during the improvements. In the Faler Road, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams area, some roadways have been closed over the last couple weeks, making it difficult for traffic to get around. The City is happy to report that paving is almost complete in those areas. These water and sewer upgrades have been in the planning stages since 2014. The upgrades will ensure reliability and flexibility in the City’s water system improving fire flow. The sewer project corrected several reoccurring problem areas. City contractors plan to have the project completed in December. oardman Seeks Nominations for Annual Citizen Awards Banquet. The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to nominate deserving members of the community for distinguished citizen awards to be presented at the 29th annual awards banquet in February. Nomination forms are available on the chamber website or by calling 541-4813014 or emailing info@boardmanchamber.org. Forms have also been left at the post office, Boardman Beauty Bar, Tienda el Sol, Martine Montes de Ocas office, Boardman Hardware, Banner Bank, Bank of Eastern Oregon, Sunrise Café and Boardman City Hall. Nomination forms are due by Jan. 2, 2019 and can be dropped off at the chamber office, 101 Olson Road.
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n October 30, 2018, the Morrow County Planning Commission met in Heppner, Oregon at the Bartholomew Building and held three planned public hearings. The results were an approval for a Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation in the greater Irrigon area, a Land Partition on farm land five miles west of Ione, and a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners to adopt the Heppner Transportation System Plan. During the month of October Morrow County Planning Department staff issued eight development approvals allowing the placement of four homes, a solar data collection device, storage containers, and the temporary use of an RV. Working cooperatively with the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, the Morrow County Planning Department is making continued progress on Code Enforcement issues. Compliance is being met on several issues and further action is being taken on noncompliant issues. The Morrow County Planning Department encourages you to visit our website for information on the Planning Commission, Code Enforcement, Transportation and much more. You can find the website at https:// www.co.morrow.or.us/planning. hristmas Eve Candle Light Vigil Monday, December 24th at 5 p.m. There will be a short community candlelight service at the First Baptist Church at 200 Willowfork Drive to usher in Christmas 2018! Refreshments will be served after the service for all who attend as we share this time of loving Christmas fellowship with each other celebrating the birth of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ! We hope to see you there.
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eeking Nominations Celebrating 49 Years of Excellence Hermiston-OR, –Greater Hermiston Chamber of Commerce The 49th Annual Distinguished Citizens Awards Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 6pm at the Hermiston Community Center. The selection committee is seeking nominations for those people in the Greater Hermiston area that have made a difference and contributed to our community. Award categories we are seeking nomination for are: Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Community Service Merit Award, Public Safety Award and Fire Service Award. Others that will be awarded will be for Business of the Year Hermiston which will be presented by the Rotary Club, Altrusan Outstanding Young Citizen Award, Hermiston School District Educators and Administrator of the Year. Nomination and criteria forms are available at the Hermiston Chamber office or you may download them from the Hermiston Chamber website at www.hermistonchamber.com all nominations need to be in to the Chamber by December 14, 2018. Center located at 415 S Hwy 395. Please join us at Hermiston’s premier event of the year by ordering your tickets online at www.hermistonchamber.com or the Hermiston Chamber office or by calling 541-567-6151.
Letters to the Editor To the Editor: My name is Megan from SingleCare, we work to give patients more visibility over pricing for prescriptions. As I’m sure you are aware, rural US residents experience higher rates of hospitalizations for and deaths from COPD than residents living in more urban area. This needs to change. SingleCare offers a free discount prescription membership with no ongoing fees or premiums to individuals suffering from COPD. You can see this resource here: //singlecare.com/prescription/spiriva-respimat This allows Morrow County residents to get up to 80% off their Spiriva medication. They may have even been unable to purchase this at all previously. Best, Megan Cahill Outreach Coordinator, SingleCare Dear Friends and Members, Greetings! On 10/17/18 we held our annual meeting at “Two Old Hags “ pizza. Four people attended (Eppenbaughs and my wife and I). To date four people have paid their dues. Needless to say, we were not able to conduct any business. We did have a nice conversation. We buried one of our members, George Griffith on 10/12/ 18 in Morgan, near Ione. We are going to attempt another meeting on 01/15/19 . I will publish a notice in the paper. In the interim, we hope you have a quiet and relaxing holiday season. Best wishes. Sincerely, Dave DeMayo, President, MCHS
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541.481.2911 Boardman Office 541.676.9161 Heppner Office
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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 Bill & Bea Griggs Romans 15:13 200 Willowfork Dr. P.O. Box 638 Boardman, OR 97818
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FOR RENT RETAIL SPACE, AVAILABLE FOR LEASE Great opportunity to open or expand our own business on 3,000 sq. ft., that can be easily converted to a Restaurant or brew pub-type business. Lisa Mittelsdorflisam@portofmorrow.com
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BOARDMAN PARK AND RECREATION is looking to contract with certified instructors to teach classes and LIFEGUARDS (Fulltime or Parttime) at the Pool and Recreation Center. The Boardman Pool and Recreation Center is a new indoor 43,000 square foot center complete with an Aerobics room, double Gymnasium, Weight and Cardio room, a large Climbing Wall and an Aquatics section. The Aquatics area has features such as a large Therapy Pool, Lap Pool, Water Slide and a Vortex Pool that provides fun and resistant exercise for all. Contact Scott if you're interested or need more information at: scott@boardmanmarinapark.com or 541-481-7217. Boardman Park & Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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MISCELLANEOUS THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox on January 4, 2019. Deadline is Friday December 28, 2018. Mail your entries to:
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MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT has an opening for a full-time Registered Nurse for Pioneer Memorial Hospital, a 21bed Critical Access Hospital in Heppner, OR. $1,000 sign-on bonus. New Oregon Grads welcome to apply. Our small hospital provides a wide range of experience in all areas and a comprehensive orientation period. You will get to know
your patients and see your care make a difference. Must be currently licensed in Oregon. Competitive wage, Excellent benefit package. We have a great team of professionals in all departments. Come visit us. For more information contact CNO Terri Brandt-Correia at 541-676-2947. Preemployment background check and drug screen required. Applications and complete job description are available at www.morrowcountyhealthdistrict.org or by calling 541-676-2949. EEOE.
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Find Your New Home online @ArtKegler.com Art Kelger Principal Broker GRI Owner
2 Marine Drive, PO Box 875, Boardman, Oregon
541-481-2888 or 541-720-2020
KRP Management Enjoy the holiday decorations in Boardman thanks to the many volunteers!
541-481-2571
Boardman, OR
Macario’s Mexican Restaurant
302 Olsen Rd. Boardman, OR
541-481-2028 Berenicemorales0519@yahoo.com like us on Facebook We also serve drinks Boardman Chamber Member
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Boardman Senior Center December Menu Tuesday Dec. 4 Shepherd’s Pie Salad Biscuits Brownies Tuesday Dec. 11 Cabbage Casserole Top Ramon Salad Rolls Dessert Tuesday Dec. 18 Chili Dogs/Burgers Potato Salad Chips Dessert Tuesday Dec. 25 No Lunch Merry Christmas!
Thursday Dec. 6 Soup & Sandwiches Macaroni Salad Chips Fruit & Cookies Thursday Dec. 13 Baked Chicken Seasoned Potatoes Spinach/Apple Cranberry Salad Bread/Butter Dessert Thursday Dec. 20 Birthday Dinner Roast Beef/Baked Ham Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Carrots Salad Rolls Pie & Ice Cream Thursday Dec. 27 Spaghetti Green Beans Tossed Salad Garlic Bread Dessert
Lunch is $4 for Seniors 55 & Above; $5 for Adults 54 & Under All are Welcome! Take-Out Lunches Available * Catering Available. Call 481-3257
Senior Breakfast Saturday January 5, 2019 (1st Saturday of each) month 7:30 am to 10:30 am
$5.00
Sausage/Ham; Eggs/ Pancakes, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee/Juice
ALL Are Welcome! Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone St. Boardman, OR 97818 * (541) 481-325
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