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Two new faces greet public at the Boardman Chamber of Commerce Local 1994 RHS graduate Torrie Philippi Griggs took over the reins as Executive Director of Boardman Chamber on April 29th, just in time
Torrie Griggs, Executive Director for the Candidates’ Forum. Born and raised in Boardman, Torrie graduated in Marketing from Oregon Institute of Technology and then spent several years working as a Physical Therapist Technician for Eastern Oregon Therapy in Hermiston. She left the area, moving to Arizona where she earned her Massage Therapy license and then moved to Hermiston and started her own business in 2005. In December last year, Torrie was voted onto Boardman Chamber of Commerce board of directors. “When the opportunity for this job came up,” she says, “I applied.” With her marketing degree and working knowledge of the Chamber, she felt she fit the position. They agreed. “The job is fulfilling; it changes
every day. I enjoy it because it’s a started last October. She and her husband, Ethan are from Gladstone, daily challenge,” she adds. “I would like to promote and grow Oregon. Ethan accepted a job with our Chamber, bring in new busi- Boardman Rural Fire Protection Disnesses and help our Port in- trict last August, and he also is an dustries by offering more EMT for Morrow County Health business education District. Kelsey is a volunteer driver classes.” for the Boardman ambulance and a Torrie’s husband, Donnie Fire Corps Volunteer, and serves as Griggs is employed at Port Secretary and Liaison. of Morrow Warehouse as a Kelsey’s duties at the Chamber Maintenance Manager. are to greet the public, provide inTheir son, Radley age 11 at- formation, answer the phones and tends school here. Donnie Emails, works on the FaceBook page is from Kalama, Washing- and calendars. She works on the ton. Torrie became inter- weekly and monthly newsletters. ested and participated in She works on the Boardman Home the Cowboy Mounted Buyers Incentive Program (The Shooting Association in 2011. Both her parents have also participated in this active sport. Torrie credits Hermiston resident Colleen Winfrey for getting Torrie started in the shooting sport and traveled with Torrie to competitions. After Torrie’s third competition, she traveled to Amarillo, Texas to the World Finals Competition, winning the Ladies1 World Title. Her son Radley also competes. “I’m so proud of him” says Torrie. He participated in the Regionals and missed placing first in his age bracket by two seconds. “And now I’m working on Donnie,” Torrie Kelsey Salata, Assistant Director laughs. The family likes to hunt, travel to the mountains and Radley plays baseball, basket- $5,000 grants available to home buyball and football, so the family is on ers). She and Ethan like to hunt and the go all the time! To take up the fish and love the Columbia River. balance of Torrie’s time, she is the “Everyone is so friendly and nice Boardman Little League President. here,” says Kelsey. “I’m really happy Kelsey Salata is the Assistant Di- to live here!” rector at Boardman Chamber. She
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Community Calendar June 2019 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 Boardman City Council Meeting, 7 pm at Boardman City Hall Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Tuesday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. 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 7:00 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, Boardman Senior Center Boardman City Planning Commission - (Third Wednesday of each month, open to the public.) City Hall - 7:00 pm 25 Boardman Park & Rec. District Board Meeting @ Park Office - 7:00 pm
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June letter from Boardman’s Chamber of Commerce President This weather went straight to summer in a hurry. With that said, I am encouraging everyone to stay and play in Boardman for the 4th of July. I wanted to put this message out for June so that everyone is aware of the opportunities that will be available on the 4th and give you a little background on the 4th of July celebration. The committee for the 4th met today (May 31 st) and it consisted of 5 people. I have been helping with the 4th of July in Boardman for years and I can honestly say I don’t think the committee has ever consisted of more than a handful of people, but we do get the job done. With that said, I want to say a big thank you to the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. They are a group of citizens that come together to enhance the quality of rural life through recreational activities. Every year they contract with the Boardman Chamber of Commerce to fund entertainment in our community. For the 4th of July they give us the money needed to pay for the great firework display that we have every year. Thank you, Morrow County Unified Recreation District. Be sure an bring a blanket and meet us at the marina park for fireworks at dusk. Before the fireworks Boardman will have a full day of activities and the businesses in Boardman will be ready and willing to provide services to those of you visiting us. There is no reason to cook breakfast on the 4th of July because the Boy Scouts will be down at the marina under the pavilion. They will be providing the pancake breakfast that they have for years. They will cook from 7am to 10am. If 7am is too early for you to eat, then you can come work up an appetite with me at the 5K/10K Color Walk/ Run. I will be happy to throw some
color in your face for the fourth. We will start registrations at 7am and the event takes off at 8am. There will be color available to throw at your friends too. We will start in the parking lot at Riverside Jr/Sr High school and then we will head towards main street. We will head north from main street up over the railroad overpass and down to the fish cleaning station in the marina. From there, we will get on the beautiful walking path that the Boardman Marina park has provided and head to Captain Al James. At Captain Al James, the 5K participants will head back towards Angie Flores, Boardman Chamber of the high school on Marine Commerce President, Drive and finish up at the Riverside Jr/Sr High School track calling your name, you will find one coming in the backside of the high at the Boardman Marina at 1pm. school. For those wanting to run Nathan VanGorder runs a great tourthe 10K, you will leave Captain Al nament with money as the winnings James, headed east on Marine until so be sure to get down there early you hit Ullman and then you will and get signed up. While at the maturn right, heading south until you rina there will be vendors and kids’ reach Coyote Springs and then you activities. Kids will have fun on one will turn left, follow that road until of the many inflatable jungle gyms Columbia, turn right and head west we will have set up. DJ Cora will until you reach the backside of the provide music from 1-4pm and then high school and finish on the track. Cruise Control will have live music We will have DJ Kora pumping out from 6:30 to 9:30. some tunes for us before and after We are a small committee, but we the race. Grab a friend and start the sure want to make the 4th great for 4th out right. everyone in Boardman. With that As always, we will have the parade said we are always looking for sugat 11am. Thank you, Fire Corp, for gestions but more than that we are volunteering to make sure the pa- looking for people who want to volrade and all its entries are success- unteer and help us make those sugful. If you have a car you want to gestions come true. Please join us show off, a group that you want to on the 4th of July in Boardman and if make known, or just want to partici- you have any questions, contact pate and throw candy to the crowd, the Chamber and watch their FB for get signed up this year. more information. If a horseshoe tournament has been
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Morrow County works to connect students with jobs MORROW COUNTY – Morrow County students will have the opportunity to work right in their own backyard through a new program, the Morrow County Student Internship Program. Several partners are involved in the program – Morrow County School District, Ione School District, the Port of Morrow, the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and multiple community businesses. The program is funded through the Morrow Education Foundation, which receives funds from CREZ 11. The internships are open to high school seniors and juniors who qualify. Students will be employees of the IMESD and will be paid minimum wage. Students can receive high school credit for their work experience, but must maintain 90% attendance at school and at their workplace. More than 25 businesses are on board to hire interns, including Bank of Eastern Oregon, City of Boardman, Columbia River Health, Port of Morrow, Morrow County Grain Growers, Blue Mountain Manufacturing, Boardman Foods, Lamb-Weston and more. Students will learn from medical providers, mechanics, analysts, and IT professionals representing multiple trades as they navigate potential career pathways.
Remove mosquito breeding sites by clearing your yard of standing water. If you have a permanent body of water… Let Us Know! North Morrow Vector Control District (541) 481-6082 http://nmvcdmosquito.org School district, Port of Morrow and business representatives interview potential student employees in mid-May as part of the new Morrow County Student Internship Program. Photo contributed Students will start working this fall when school is back in session. Jobs are available for a semester or the entire school year. Students will work an average of 10 hours per week. The purpose of the internships are to introduce high school students to jobs and careers that are already located in Morrow County. Students will benefit by earning income, while local businesses can utilize local employees. “This is what we have been trying to do for years with Career
Technical Education (CTE) — teaching kids how to get a job, work successfully in a job and consider a career here in their own community,” said Dirk Dirksen, superintendent of the Morrow County School District. The students applied for the jobs in April and went through the interviewing process on May 14 and 15. For more information about the program, please contact Kalie Davis, Workforce Training Program Manager at the Port of Morrow, at kalied@portofmorrow.com.
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Boardman Rural Fire Protection District May 2019 Fire Calls- 15 (As Of 5/30/19) Date Location Type 5/03 I-84 Mile Post 171 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 5/03 68515 I-84 West Bound Rest Area Motor Vehicle Acc. 5/03 100 N Main Street Motor Vehicle Accident 5/06 I-84 Mile Post 173 West Bound Motor Vehicle Fire 5/09 I-84 Mile Post 171 East Bound Grass Fire 5/10 I-84 Mile Post 171 East Bound Grass Fire 5/10 265 Wyoming Ave. (Mutual Aid Irrigon)Natural Gas Lk 5/11 SW Wilson Rd. & Paul Smith Rd. Illegal Burning 5/12 I-84 and Frontage Rd. Controlled Burn 5/13 460 Division Rd. (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Structure Fire 5/19 74908 Homestead Lane Burn Complaint 5/22 70400 Kunze Lane Grass Fire 5/26 500 SW Wilson Rd Medical Assist 5/26 70362 Kunze Lane Grass Fire 5/28 341 NE Boardman Ave Medical Assist Since January 1, 2019 we have responded to 130 emergency calls Administration - Board Meeting Preparation - Board Meeting Trainings and Classes - Tuesday Night Training Drill - Annual CPAT Test - CPR Classes (65 Students) Volunteer Fire Fighter Participation Seven volunteers contributed 10.5 hours of response time and 6 Volunteers averaged 17.5 hours of training for the month of May. Fire Corp Volunteers Participation -General Activity/Meetings -7 Fire Corps volunteers averaged 35.5 hours to the District for May.
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Bank of Eastern Oregon among 200 top performing banks in nation American Banker magazine has ranked three Oregon banks among the top 200 community banks in the country. The magazine, a trade publication based in New York City, named Oregon Bancorp of Salem, OR; FS Bancorp of Mountlake Terrace, WA; Timberland Bancorp of Hoquiam, WA; Summit Bank of Eugene, OR; Baker Boyer Bancorp of Walla Walla, WA; Cashmere Valley Bank of Cashmere, WA; BEO Bancorp of Heppner, OR; Community Financial of Spokane, WA; Peoples Bancorp of Bellingham, WA; U&I Financial Corp of Lynnwood, WA; Pacific Financial Corp. of Aberdeen, WA; Coastal Financial Corp. of Everett, WA; Riverview Bancorp of Vancouver, WA; and Sound Financial Bancorp of Seattle, WA to the list based on average return of shareholder equity between 2016 and 2018. Banks with less than $2 billion in assets were eligible. At 25.18% average return, Oregon Bancorp, ranked 1; FS Bancorp ranked 6 at 15.57% average return; with a 13.24% return Timberland Bancorp ranked 26; 12.70% return Summit Bank ranked 34; with 11.6% Baker Boyer Bancorp ranked 59; Cashmere Valley Bank was 72 at 11.22%; at 10.71% average return BEO Bancorp ranked 97; Community Financial ranked 104 with 10.63%; Peoples Bancorp was 121 with 10.3%; U&I Financial Corp ranked 141 at 9.85%; Pacific Financial Corp. ranked 153 with 9.66%; Coastal Financial Corp. ranked 173 with 9.41%; Riverview Bancorp ranked 197 at 9.15% and Sound Financial Bancorp ranked number 199 at 9.13%.
“We are extremely pleased with the recognition in American Banker magazine. We find ourselves in the company of some of the best run and most admired banks in the nation.” said Jeff Bailey President and CEO of Bank of Eastern Oregon. “This is testimony to the dedication of our employees and the tremendous support of our customer base. We are proud of our track record serving eastern Oregon and southeastern Washington communities for over 74 years and are delighted to be the one of only three banks located in Oregon that can make the claim of being in the top 200 community banks in the country,” concluded Bailey. For further information on the Company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at www.beobank.com.
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Threemile Canyon Farms hosts 4-H Farm Day Friday, May 17 with over 50 4-H members and parents in attendance Threemile Canyon Farms hosted Farm Day. Members went through reproduction, necropsy, nutrition, GPS, artificial insemination and potato field stations all set up with the professionals from the farm before getting a chance to ride (or drive if you were over 13) some of tractors. Lunch was all you could eat taco’s and kids walked away with a t-shirt and draw string bag filled with goodies. “Dr. Jeff Wendler and his staff at Threemile Canyon are a Photo contributed welcoming crew for our 4-H members and their families. What they have done, and continue to do, for the youth of our county is extremely generous,” said OSU 4-H Educator, Erin Heideman.
Save the date - the Veteran Benefit Expo is July 27! The Fifth Annual Veteran Benefit Expo, the state’s largest veteran resource event, will be held in eastern Oregon for the first time this summer. Join us on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pendleton Convention Center! The purpose of the event is to provide a one-stop shop for Oregon veterans of all eras and walks of life to learn about and access the full range of their earned benefits. The Expo offers resources from many different benefit areas, including health care, claims assistance, finance, home loans, long-term care, mental
health, education, business and recreation. We’re looking for government or nonprofit agencies to participate and we also welcome for-profit companies as part of the Veteran Career Fair. Interested organizations may register online at https:// w w w. s u r v e y m o n k e y. c o m / r / orvetexpo19. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited, so please register as soon as possible to reserve your space! The annual Expo is organized by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Af-
fairs and is hosted in different locations throughout the state. This year’s event is being presented in partnership with Oregon Lottery, a longtime supporter of causes important to Oregonians, including public education, the environment and the veteran community. For more information about the Expo, visit www.expo.oregondva.com. For questions about participating in this event, please contact Tyler Francke at 503-373-2389 or tyler.francke@state.or.us.
Morrow County seeks volunteer for Irrigon Planning Commission Do you enjoy land use? Would you like to volunteer to assist Morrow County set and implement and use policy? If so, Morrow County is seeking a volunteer to represent the Irrigon area on the Morrow County Planning Commission fulfilling a term ending December 2020. At the end of the term there is the option for reappointment for another four year term if interested. This particular position is only for someone within the Irrigon area. There may be opportunity in the future for volunteers from different areas throughout Morrow
The Planning Commission meets once per month in either Boardman or Heppner. Planning Commission handles several different Land Use topics including approving land use actions, maintaining the county’s subdivision and zoning ordinance, as well as working cooperatively with the Board of Commissioners to manage the county’s land use Comprehensive Plan. The next Morrow County Planning Commission meeting will be on May 28, 2019 in Heppner, OR. Being part of Planning Commis-
voice be heard in issues regarding your county and community. If you have questions about this position or the Planning Commission you can find more information on the Morrow County website or reach out to Planning Department staff. If interested in applying, please submit a letter of interest to the Morrow County Planning Department, PO Box 40, Irrigon, OR 97844, or by email to scooper@co.morrow.or.us by 5pm Friday, June 14, 2019. The first Morrow County Planning Commission meeting for this appointee will be on
Stokes Landing Senior Center Patriotic Paint Night with Kathy Spears Flag Day June 14, 2019 * 6:00 PM Cost: $35 includes all your supplies and a lite dinner with dessert. Fundraiser for Stokes Landing Drawings, Raffle, Fellowship Contact : 541-571-6117 for tickets
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Tree identification book from the Arbor Day Foundation helps people identify tree species The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The book, What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit treeplanting organization. What Tree Is That? is a fun, easyto-use tree identification guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinctive characteristics of many tree species. Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide a must-have, user-friendly resource. Its beautiful, full-color illustrations are in precise detail and depict natural colors, shapes and textures so users can make a positive species identification in a few steps. The Arbor Day Foundation offers this book to help people identify trees throughout the Eastern and Central regions of the United States. What Tree Is That? uses a unique step-by-step
approach for identifying the species of each tree, explaining what to look for in the shape and arrangement of the leaves, differences in the leafstalks and specific characteristics of fruits, flowers, buds and bark. “Our What Tree Is That? Pocket guide is an ideal resource for developing a greater appreciation for trees,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The Arbor Day Foundation strives to help people enjoy and appreciate trees, and we feel our pocket field guide will do just that.” What Tree is That? is also available as an online interactive version at arborday.org. To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, visit arborday.org or send your name, address, and $5 for each guide to: Arbor Day Foundation What Tree Is That? 100 Arbor Ave. Nebraska City, NE 68410.
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RHS National KidWind Challenge On May 20-23 4 teams from Riverside Jr./Sr High School traveled to Houston, Texas and participated in the 5th Annual National KidWind Challenge Competition. These teams qualified to go to nationals by winning first or second in a regional competition. The event has students design and build wind turbines. They must produce the most power possible in three different wind speeds. Teams had to do presentations, complete challenges, and take a knowledge test. This year the competition had an additional challenge of turbines being placed on a yawing table to see if the students could design a turbine that would adjust itself to the change in wind direction. There were 84 teams total participating at nationals from 35 different competitions. They ranged from Alaska, W. Virginia, Oklahoma, Florida, New Jersey, California, Washington, Montana, North Carolina, several others that I can’t remember and of course Oregon. Riverside had two teams competing in the jr high division and two teams in the high school division. Our students worked hard and had a great time meeting new people and seeing
a new place. In the overall competition our teams ranked as follows. Highlight Benny Sanchez was awarded the Rookie of the Year award for the High School Division. High School Teams Team 5 71/84 6th Off Shore Challenge Adilene Perales, Zenia Pena, Jocelyn Rodriguez, Zac McDonough Team Bennie 73/84 Benny Sanchez Jr High Teams ACCE 71/84 7th Tower Challenge Abril Rosales, Cynthia Gonzales, Clarissa Sanchez, Erika Rodriguez, Salty crew 73/84 8th Tower Challenge Tony Villegas, Aleydis Torres, Lucas Szasz, Vanessa Avila All of this amazing experience could not have happened without the support of the Boardman community. I would like to give a special thanks to these supporters; Lamb Weston RHS Booster Club, Kiwanis Club of Boardman, Omega Morgan
River Lodge Banner Bank of Boardman Sage Center Top Hatt Travel in Pendleton TaqueriaApatzingan RHS Staff Also special support from Mr. & Mrs. Donte Daltoso and Mrs. Glenn. A great big thank you to the entire community for participating in our fundraisers and helping these 14 students raise the funds to participate in this challenging experience.
Bennie Sanchez, selected as the Rookie of the Year at the National Kid Wind Challenge.
2019 Crystal Apple Awards winners announced Jill Ledbetter is the Head Teacher at Sam Boardman Elementary and has worked in the Morrow County School District for 18 years. Adept at helping students make the right choices, Jill teaches proactive coping skills that make them feel safe and encouraged. Now a Conscious Discipline Coach for Boardman schools, she helps teachers employ positive behavior strategies. She is a successful building leader who leads instructional initiatives. A nomination said, “Her passion and caring for staff and students is never ending. She is a true asset to Morrow County School district.” Rose Palmer is the Vice Principal at Irrigon Jr/Sr High School. She has worked for the district for four years. Rose has a calm, eventempered demeanor with a dash of humor that helps in difficult student situations. Described as a great ally in providing an excellent day of education to Irrigon students, her support and encouragement of both students
and staff are wonderful. Rose displays trustworthiness and acceptance that create a positive, friendly
sessments and they consistently score above state averages. Always eager to refine and hone her teaching, Sue attends many professional development opportunities, applying strategies and practices to engage students as successfully as possible. Petra Payne is a Spanish/ Senior Transition/Health Teacher at Heppner Jr/Sr High School and has worked for the district for 16 years. Tireless in her devotion to students, L-R, Jill Ledbetter, Sue Gibbs, HR Petra goes the extra mile to enDirector Erin Stocker, Rose Palmer sure they are well and Petra Payne. Photo contributed prepared for future success. atmosphere where students thrive. She holds students to the highest Sue Gibbs is a Fourth Grade standards and helps them get there. Teacher at Heppner Elementary and Her efforts to help students cross has worked for the school district for the finish line to graduate, help with 21 years. She works very hard to help job interviews and encourage placeeach student reach their full poten- ment in training programs are invalutial, committed to individual instruc- able. “She has a tremendous heart tion for every student who needs it. for students,” said one nominator. Her students show great gains in as-
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Free Concert Series in Boardman and Irrigon begins June 10th The cities of Boardman and Irrigon will begin their FREE Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series Monday, June 10th. The first performance of the year will be the steel drum band, Bram Bratá, at the Boardman Marina Park, lo-
the community and throughout the Northwest. Bram Bratá has performed in Hawaii, Disneyland, and at Caribbean Music Festivals in Oregon and British Columbia. Wasteland Kings will perform on June 17th at the Irrigon Marina Park,
Latino band, Azetatos will perform on June 24th at the Boardman Marina Park. Azetatos is a pop rock band formed in 2018 from Tri Cities, Washington. The members are experienced musicians, united by friendship. They also have invited guest musicians to join them playing covers of bands that left their mark. The singing duo 98% Angels will perform on July 1st at the Irrigon Marina Park. 98% Angels, otherwise known as Marie Rose and Renate
Bram Bratá cated off of N. Main Street on Marine Drive. Bram Bratá is the senior steel drum band from the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association in Richland, Washington. The name Bram Bratá is derived from two Trinidadian slang words meaning “an unexpected party.” Audiences find this a fitting name as they enjoy the challenging and varied repertoire of Caribbean, jazz, popular and even classical music. The band practices twice a week and performs on the average about two times/month in
located off Highway 730 in Irrigon. The premier Americana sound of The Wasteland Kings is second to none. Packing venues since 2008, WLK hail from LaGrande, Oregon with band member: Kris Mallory, Holly Sorensen, Mike Mallory, Jerry Smith, Al “too Loud” Macleod, Mark Emerson. Influenced by the sounds of Steve Earle, The Stones, Townes Van Zant, Muddy Waters and The Pogues, WLK brings this genre with their own unique twist to give you the sound you hear today.
Wasteland Kings
Meakins, first met and began sing- cert series runs through August 12th. ing together in 1998 in the Blue Jazz Choir Ensemble while attending Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon. Since then, the duo has performed in shows around the area such as the Irrigon Watermelon Festival, Umatilla Landing Days, the Hermiston Variety Show, and the Amboy Territorial Days. The ladies also volunteer their time singing in local assisted living homes. The style of music they p e r f o r m 98% Angels Photos contributed ranges from 1930’s standards, Big Visitors are encouraged to bring Band Swing music, hits chairs and blankets. Concessions of the 50’s and the 60’s, will be available for purchase at the and popular Contem- Boardman events, courtesy of porary and Country Boardman Little League. The series tunes. is funded by the Morrow County The Music in the Unified Recreation District and PortParks outdoor summer land General Electric and sponsored concert series is held by the North Morrow Community each summer alternat- Foundation. In the event of incleming between ent weather, Boardman perforBoardman and Irrigon mances will be held at the SAGE Marina Parks. The Center and Irrigon performances will concerts are free to the be held at the Irrigon Senior Center. public and begin at 7 For more information about the p.m. on Monday Music in the Parks concert series, nights. The 2019 con- contact Jackie at 541-720-1289.
Azetatos
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Tylor & The Train Robbers set to perform at The SAGE Center Sunday, June 30th Boardman, OR: On Sunday, June 30, listen to the sounds of Boise-based band, Tylor & the Train Robbers, as they hit the SAGE Center stage performing songs from their new album “Best of the Worst Kind”. This four-man band features singer/ songwriter Tylor Ketchum, accompanied by a lead guitarist, bassist and drummer. Opening for Tylor & the Train Robbers, local musician Wade Aylett will bring his acoustic talents to the stage. Aylett writes and performs original music, in addition to, covers of hit country music songs which are sure to please. “We want to take the opportunity to bring the community together to enjoy an evening of great oldfashioned country music” says SAGE Center Manager, Lisa Patrick. “There will be a pre-party on the patio at Burnt Field Brewing beginning at 4:00 pm for any guests that would like to take advantage. We hope you will call friends and make plans to come over for this entertaining event.” The SAGE Center is located at 101 Olson Road in Boardman, Oregon. The event will take place indoors on the stage at the SAGE Center, which has 214 comfortable seats, a climatecontrolled environment, and state of the art sound and projection equipment. Ticket cost is $15 and may be purchased by phone at the SAGE Center, as well as in advance at the SAGE Center in Boardman, Murray’s in Heppner, Ace Hardware in Arlington, and at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce. The event is open to all ages. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show begins at 6:00 pm. This inaugural event is made possible in thanks to generous sponsors: Boardman Foods Inc., Port View Apartments, and hospitality sponsor: River Lodge & Grill. For more information about the event, please call the SAGE Center at (541) 481-7243 or go to the website: www.visitsage.com.
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Tillamook donates to RHS Volleyball
Thank you to Tillamook for donating over $8,000 to purchase new volleyball standards and nets for Riverside. This was a huge need for our volleyball program and we really appreciate the support! Photo contributed
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Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery Memorial Day services Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman, along with the VFW and American Legion of Hermiston, sponsored Memorial Day on services on May 27 in Irrigon. Members of the VFW/Legion began in prayer blessing our American Armed Forces. They then read all names of deceased Veteran’s from the past year. Active duty and retired veterans were then asked to come forward and be recognized. This service ended in prayer and with the singing of patriotic songs. Community Women’s Club and the American Legion Post 37 sponsors a flag program for Desert Lawn Cemetery. These flags are stenciled with the name(s) of the person(s) you are purchasing the flag to commemorate. To purchase a flag, please contact Community Women’s Club at P.O. Box 534, Irrigon, OR 97844. The purchase price of $150.00 in-
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cludes the flag, pole, and concrete stand at the cemetery. These flags will be raised twice a year on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. Commu-
nity Women’s Club wishes to thank everyone involved for their extraordinary efforts in this continuing project.
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Fiction: The Kremlin Strike – Dale Brown Women Talking: A Novel – Miriam Toews Under the Table: A Novel – Stephanie Evanovich Roar – Cecelia Ahern Little Faith: A Novel – Nickolas Butler The Desert Rider a Western Duo – L. P. Holmes A Season of Grace – Lauraine Snelling Before and Again – Barbara Delinsky Cottage by the Sea: A Novel – Debbie Macomber At the Heart of Christmas – Jill Monroe Once a Midwife – Patricia Harman Season of Wonder – RaeAnn Thayne Winter in Paradise: A Novel – Elin Hilderbrand The Abolitionist’s Daughter – Diane C. McPhail Resistance Women: A Novel – Jennifer Chiaverini The 18th Abduction – James Patterson The Bride Test – Helen Hoang Crown Jewel – Christopher Reich Redemption Point – Candice Fox Tomorrow’s Bread – Anna Jean Mayhew The City in the Middle of the Night – Charlie Jane Anders Dig Your Own Grave: A Will Tanner U.S. Deputy Marshal Western – William W. Johnstone Non-Fiction: Hoops hooray!: Creative Ideas for Embroidery Hoops & More – Ashley Millhouse Feminist Cross-Stitch: 40 Bold & Fierce Patterns – Stephanie Rohr Country Living Tiny Homes: Living Big in Small Spaces Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting – Anna Quindlen In Pieces – Sally Field Christmas at Home: Holiday Decorating, Crafts, Recipes – Valerie Rains Oregon Blue Book: Almanac & Fact Book The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World – Melinda Gates Rowan: 40 years, 40 Iconic Hand-Knit Designs The Instant Pot® Holiday Cookbook: 100 Festive Recipes to Celebrate the Season – Heather Schlueter Audiobooks: The Night Child – Anna Quinn CHECK US OUT: http://oregontrail.ploud.net/ There’s lots more to see on our website! Storyhours at Boardman Library: Tuesdays at 11:00 am Regular Library Hours are: Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Wednesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Thursday 12-5 Friday 12-5 Saturday 10-2 Boardman
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IMESD announces winners of annual Spelling Contests Pendleton – Students from school districts in Morrow, Umatilla and Union counties participated in the InterMountain Education Service District’s Spelling Contest on Monday, May 6 at Blue Mountain Community College. The IMESD sponsors the spelling contests for each
which occurs on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend in Salem at the Oregon State Fair. “IMESD congratulates all of our spelling contest
Division 2 winners from Morrow County
Division 1 winners from Morrow County
county every year. A total of 35 students participated. Those who competed in the IMESD county contest had already won a spelling contest in their division at their schools. There are three divisions: Division 1 (1st-5th grades), Division 2 (6 th -8 th grades) and Division 3 (9th-12th grades). At the contests, students took a 35-word written test. First through third places were selected in each of the three divisions. An awards ceremony immediately followed, with winners receiving medals. The first place winner from each division is invited to participate in the state competition,
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winners and thanks all of the students who devoted time to compete this year,” said L i z e t t e Berryessa, IMESD spell-
Division 3 winners from Morrow County
ing contest coordinator. For more information about the spelling contest, contact Berryessa at 541-966-3126 or lizette.berryessa@imesd.k12.or.us. 2019 IMESD Spelling Contest Winners Morrow County Winners Division 1 1st Place: Rafael Sepulveda, Windy River Elementary (Morrow County SD) 2nd Place: Jackson Hobbs, A.C. Houghton Elementary (Morrow County SD) 3rd Place: Lane Critchlow, Heppner Elementary (Morrow County SD) Division 2 1st Place: Stephanie Booher, Riverside Jr/Sr High School (Morrow County SD) 2nd Place: John Lindsay, Heppner Elementary (Morrow County SD) 3rd Place: Gaven Harwood, Windy River Elementary (Morrow County SD) Division 3 1st Place: Emma Rietmann, Ione Community School (Ione SD) 2 nd Place: Angel Flores Rosas, Riverside High School (Morrow County SD)
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Riverside, Irrigon, Arlington, Condon and Ione High School Graduates
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Congratulations to the Riverside High School Graduates! Class of 2019 Scholarship Summary
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church You may enter a stranger but you’ll leave as Family!
Pastor Mike Smith Sunday Worship Schedule 10:00am
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Alvarez, Veronica Eastern Oregon University Merit Scholarship RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce Key Club Scholarship Carl Troedson OSAA Athletic Scholarship Avalos, Brendy Eastern Oregon University Merit Scholarship Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce Nate Arbogast Community Womens Club Key Club Scholarship Carl Troedson OSAA Athletic Scholarship Caldera, Alondra Eastern Oregon University Merit Scholarship Eastern Oregon University Diversity Award Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Gavin Roberts Memorial RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce Tillamook Carl Troedson OSAA Athletic Scholarship Chavez, Francisco BMCC Soccer Scholarship BMCC Oregon Promise MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship - BMCC BMCC Clarence F. Gohl Memorial Diesel Scholarship Davila, Lilly BMCC Oregon Promise Boardman Chamber of Commerce BMCC Classified Employee Scholarship BMCC Foundation Scholarship Day, Katelyn Morrow County Education Association Carl Troedson Flores, Brenda RHS Booster Club BMCC Oregon Promise Boardman Chamber of Commerce MDU Resources Foundation Scholarship Umatilla County Community & Economic Dev. Clarence F Ghol Memorial Diesel Scholarship Gaytan, Zulema Western Oregon Diversity Award Western Oregon University 4 Years Free Western Oregon University Lynda M. Hendricks Endowed Scholarship Oregon Promise RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce Nate Arbogast BMCC Classified Employee Scholarship BMCC Foundation Scholarship Carl Troedson Umatilla Electric Corporation OSAA Athletic Scholarship Gonzalez-Reyes, Maria BMCC Oregon Promise RHS Booster Club Landeros, Lanet BMCC Oregon Promise
13,000 500 500 500 1,440 1,000 6000 2000 1000 1000 1000 500 500 1440 1000 5000 6000 500 500 500 500 1000 1440 1000 8000 5,878 1,000 1,000 1,700 500 500 1,500 500 1,440 250 7,368 500 1,000 2,500 1,000 24,000 40,000 1,000 1,700 500 500 1,000 500 1,500 1,440 3,000 1,000 1,700 250 1,704
Mendoza, Nadia BMCC Oregon Promise Murguia, Christian BMCC Oregon Promise Mid-Columbia Bus BMCC Cruisin for Diesel Scholarship Ryan Bennett Diesel Scholarship O’Brien, Joseph Eastern Oregon University Scholar EOU Dobbin Student Nursing Award Oregon Promise RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce FFA Academic Scholarship Community Counseling Solutions OSAA Athletic Scholarship Morrow County 4-H Price, Ashley BMCC Oregon Promise Riley Freeman BMCC Scholarship 3 Mile Dairy FFA Academic Scholarship Ramos-Mendoza, Yeidi Dell Scholarship Anderson Perry & Associates University of Portland Presidents Scholarship University of Portland Grant University of Portland Success Award Costco Minority Scholarship Renissance Scholarship Anchor Award RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce Nate Arbogast Carl Troedson OSAA Athletic Scholarship Reyes, Christian Richard Bateman RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce Richardson, Nick National Guard OSU Rodelo, Anthony Avista RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce Nate Arbogast BMCC Ryan Bennett Diesel Scholarship Community Womens Club FFA Academic Scholarship Rosen, Faith COSA - Oregon School Administrators Pioneer Memorial Hospital BMCC Oregon Promise RHS Booster Club Boardman Chamber of Commerce Nate Arbogast BMCC Classified Employee Scholarship BMCC Foundation Scholarship Community Womens Scholarship Boardman Kiwanis Scholarship Carl Troedson Community Counseling Solutions OSAA Athletic Scholarship Sanchez, Jose V BMCC Oregon Promise Totals
2,078 1,700 500 450 700 8,000 8,000 1,700 500 500 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,684 1,000 5,000 1,000 20,000 750 92,000 24,000 4,000 12,000 16,000 8,000 500 1,000 1,000 1,440 1,000 500 250 500 62,844 500 500 500 1000 1150 500 1000 1000 500 3,684 500 1000 1000 500 1500 750 1000 1440 1000 1000 3678 470,048
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oardman to increase garbage rate. At their May 7, 2019 meeting, the Boardman City Council passed Resolution No. 102019, a resolution increasing the city’s garbage rate beginning July 1, 2019. The increase is in response to a rate increase by the city’s garbage contractor, Sanitary Disposal, Inc. of Hermiston. Mike Jewett of Sanitary Disposal said it was necessary to raise the fee to the City due to an increase in operating expenses for Boardman, at about 8% overall. This is the first increase in garbage rates in Boardman since 2016. The cost of a 90gallon residential cart will go from $12.10 per month to $13.22 per month. For more information please contact City Hall.
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eminder of Joint meeting , Local Community Advisory Council (LCAC) and Early Childhood Partnership Team (ECPT), scheduled for Thursday June 13th, 2019 at 9 AM at the Port of Morrow Well Springs room. orrow County Cul tural Coalition, funded by Oregon’s Cultural Trust Foundation, is now accepting applications for the 2019 grant period. Categories for qualifying groups or projects are: literary, historical preservation, visual and preforming arts, or humanities, and cultural organizations. In previous years’ grants were awarded for projects that included writing festivals, historical books, art programs in schools, quilting, kid’s activities for parks, drama and musical workshops, and art displays. Grants can be awarded up to 50% of total project cost. For complete guidelines and application form, please contact Gayle Gutierrez at 541-6765630 or ggutierrez@co.or.morrow.or.us. Applications ust be submitted by August 1, 2019
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he academic year is coming to a close at Blue Mountain Community College with Finals Week set for June 10-14 and Commencement scheduled for Thursday, June 13 at the Pendleton Convention Center. Morrow County will be well represented in the graduating class of 2019. It’s always an exciting time of year and of life, reaching a milestone. Summer Term will begin at BMCC on June 24. Summer Term is an ideal time for students returning home from other colleges to knock out a core requirement or two like Math or Writing. Interested students should call or stop by the Workforce Training Center to get signed up. The 19-20 cohort of Data Center Technician students will get started on their threeterm course of study at the Workforce Training Center Summer Term. This cohort is made up of 20 students selected from a pool of forty. One final Oregon OSHA PESO class is set for June 19. This class is called Safety Leadership and is offered in both English and Spanish. Call the WTC at 541-481-2099 for information or to sign up. All BMCC locations will be closed on Fridays from June 21-August 30. meeting of the Oregon Trail Library District will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2019 6:30pm at Heppner City Hall, 111 N Main Heppner, OR 97836. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019, as approved by the OTLD Budget Committee. A copy of the budget may be obtained at any branch of the OTLD during business hours or on the website http:// oregontrail.ploud.net/
Letters to Editor Thank you I want to take this opportunity to thank those that supported my campaign for Port of Morrow Commissioner. The support came in so many ways and from new friends and those I’ve known for years. My entire experience was inspiring. At the various public meetings I attended I was able to see what fantastic people we have volunteering their time on various boards and service work in our county. Our teachers and volunteers supporting our children
with a wide variety of experiences in the classrooms and on a stage or a field was amazing to see first hand. We live in an absolutely amazing county full of people that truly care and are working hard to make a difference everyday. Our local economy is thriving and I am so grateful to the business leaders and partners that have helped build upon our natural resources to help our county flourishing they way it is today. Thank you so very much, Debbie Radie Debbieradie@gmail.com
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Been with BRFPD since: March 17th, 2010 Why did you decide to join BRFPD? My friend told me to stop being lazy and volunteer. Besides being a Fire Fighter, I enjoy hunting, road trips, riding quads, and spending time with my deaf boxer. Favorite training? Live Fire training. Whether it’s burning off a field or a structure. What is your favorite color? Green
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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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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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Boardman Senior Center June Menu Tuesday June 11 Salad Bar Soup Chocolate Brownie Tuesday June 18 Sweet & Sour Meatballs Over rice Ramon Salad Peas Bread & Butter Banana Split Bars Tuesday June 25 Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes Salad Corn Chocolate Cherry Bars
MORROW COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT has two openings for part-time, in-home Homemakers for the Home Health & Hospice Department. One will service veteran clients in the south end of Morrow County and one will service veteran clients in north Morrow and Umatilla counties. Will be a minimum of 10 hours per week with a variable schedule according to patients’ needs. Position provides meal preparation, light cleaning/ housekeeping and running errands. District car provided, travel time is paid. Must have valid Oregon Driver’s License. Wage is $10.67/hr. with no benefits. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required. Applications and complete job description are available at www.morrowcountyhealthdistrict.org, in person at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, or by calling 541-6762949. For more information, contact the Home Health & Hospice Department, 541-6762946. EEOE.
Thursday June 13 Baked Chicken w/ Dressing Salad Broccoli Rolls Banana Wafer Pudding Thursday June 20 Birthday Dinner Pork Chops Scalloped Potatoes Apple Sauce Salad Vegetable Medley Cake & Ice Cream Thursday June 27 Sloppy Joes Pasta Salad Chips & Dips Chocolate Pudding
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 July 6, 2019 (1st Saturday of each month) 7:30 am to 10:30 am
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ALL Are Welcome! Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone St. Boardman, OR 97818 * (541) 481-3257
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Boardman Park & Recreation District plans June-July events! June 17th is the magic day for the beginning of plenty of events for your kids. Group swim lessons for levels 4 to 6 begin at Boardman Pool & Recreation Center, and continue until June 27th at a cost of $35 per child. This is your chance to get your kids safe to be around the Columbia River and all the ditches and ponds in the area. Private swim lessons are available year around at an affordable price of $45 per session also. June 17th also is the starting date for Funtastic Kidz, which is a free Summer Camp complete with free bussing and free lunch! This popular program organizes the five week camp with plenty of crafts, games, sports, and water fun. This program begins at 8:30 am and runs until 11:30 am. Afternoons from June 17th until July 18th are saved for the free Teem Summer Program. After a free lunch, activities begin at 1:15 pm and continue until 4:00 pm. There will be plenty of chances to learn how to kayak, canoe, paddle boat, with a special session of paintball at a paintball center also planned. If you’ve heard of Boardman Pool & Recreation Center but have not been there yet, June 29th is your chance to check it out! The Summer Kick Off Event is a free admission for everyone from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, with free hot dogs, chips, cookies and soft drinks from 11:30 to 1:00 pm while supplies last. You can try out the swimming pool, laze in the therapy pool, climb the rock climbing wall, shoot a few baskets, and check out the exercise equipment. Remember, it’s all free! These summer events are sponsored by Boardman Park & Recreation District (BPRD), who is the owner of Boardman Pool & Recreation Center. The District decided years ago to support teaching our youth to swim so they would be safe, and also to provide a summer camp for the little ones (Funtastic Kidz) and the teens. BPRD is funded by those taxpayers who live within the district, which is basically the City of Boardman and surrounding close rural areas. Your taxes pay to fund these programs and also to repay the General Obligation Bond the District used to construct the Recreation Center, which opened in 2017. Thank you!