North Morrow Times June, 2023

North Morrow

FREE Music in the Parks - begins

June 12 in Boardman Marina Park

The cities of Boardman and Irrigon are pleased to announce the return of the FREE Music in the Parks outdoor summer concert series. Concerts begin Monday, June 12, 2023, and will take place every Monday at 7:00 PM alternating between the Boardman Marina Park and the Irrigon Marina Park through August 14.

The first performance of the year will be Brass Fire at the Boardman Marina Park on June 12. Brass Fire is a large ensemble band featuring saxophones, trumpets, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. They are a musically diverse group playing popular tunes ranging from the Big Band era, blues, soul, and rock music of the 70’s and 80’s.

Estilio Diferente kicks off the concerts in Irrigon on June 19. Estilo Diferente was founded in 2019 by three teenage friends. Their name translates as “different style” and is illustrated by their variety of musical styles they play, which include: norteño, sierreño, indie sierreño, corridos and romanticas.

On June 26, the steel drum band, Bram Bratá, returns to Boardman. Audiences will enjoy a varied repertoire of Caribbean, jazz, popular and even classical music. Bram Bratá has performed in Hawaii, Disneyland, and at Caribbean Music Festivals in Oregon and British Columbia.

July concerts include The

Wasteland Kings, Brady Goss, Brass Fire, One Trick Pony, and Calico Bones. Two concerts in August wrap up the season with Estilo Diferente in Boardman and Cruise Control in Irrigon. The concerts are free to the public and begin at 7 p.m. on Monday nights. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. The series is funded by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District and Portland General Electric and sponsored by the North Morrow Community Foundation. In the event of inclement weather, Boardman performances will be held at the SAGE Center and Irrigon performances will be held at the Irrigon Senior Center.

Brass Fire kicks off June 12th at Boardman Marina Park. Don’t miss this FREE concert which features music for everybody’s taste!

Bram Bratá is a TriCities group of steel drum performers who really liven up everybody’s mood! These talented musicians are always popular, with their variety of tunes from the Caribbean, Disneyland and others that just make you want to dance!

Boardman Farmer’s Market now open

The Boardman Farmers Market kicked off the 2023 season Monday Memorial Day, May 29th with vendors, food, a Missing Man table, sometimes referred to as the “Fallen Comrade Table,” is meant to remind viewers of those fallen, missing, or imprisoned U.S. Military Service Members; Boardman Rural Fire Department displayed their colors from the ladder truck, and the American Legion who held a raffle for half a beef.

The Farmer’s Market is a local shopping experience that has all the small town vibes.

“Our vendors are the Star of the Show” said Lisa Ferguson, Market Coordinator. You can shop from talented vendors, hardworking farmers, grab some delicious food, and listen to local musicians (who will play for tips). Enjoy yourselves all while supporting local families and small businesses!

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Boardman’s Farmer’s Market officially opened Memorial Day. There was something for everyone. The American Legion sold raffle tickets for half a beef, the Boardman Rural Fire District with their ladder truck, Layne and Aurora Kreps pretended they were driving the fire truck, Llamas Artesanias with their beautiful pottery and more, and goodies for everyone.

Market are, President Mark Sowa, Vice President Joe Taylor, Secretary Katie Sowa, Treasurer Karrie Zellars, and Market Coordinator Lisa Ferguson.

Helping Hands Highschool program: Leader: Emily Taylor Committee: Madi Hynes

Fiesta Committee: Santana Layton and Maria Richards

Grow your Community Committee: Annie Philpott, Ana Maria, and Perla Martinez.

The Farmer’s Market will be held every Monday night May 29 through September 4th from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

The 1st Monday of the month is the Farmer’s Market Fiesta, a Hispanic theme night with local taco vendors, and possibly a Mariachi Band, along with all the regular vendors.

The 3rd Monday is Grow your Community, with many local organizations who will be there to fundraise and offer info on lo-

cal assistance programs.

So far 21 vendors have signed up for the market.

A few of the Vendors are: Three Arrows Farm, Birts Blessings, Revolve Creations, The American Legion Raffle,

Wild Mountain Honey, Boardman Busy Hands Crafts, Terri’s Touch, The Queen’s Closet, Dave’s Photography, Twisted Kandy, Llamas Artesanias. And more!

A few of the products available include:

Goat Cheese, Jerky, Bowl Cozies, Jams and Jellies, Freeze Dried Candy, Dream Catchers, Tumblers, Sweet Treats, Paper Pie Books, and MUCH more!

If you wish to be a vendor you can email the Farmer’s Market at boardmanfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Big thank you goes to the SAGE Center for donating the area for the vendors and parking for everyone.

Oregon Trail Library Boardman

F iction:

New Book List:

All That We Are - Mariah Stewart

Before I Do: A Novel - Sophie Cousens

Birnam Wood - Eleanor Catton

Eden's Children: A Novel - V. C. Andrews

Hello Beautiful: A Novel - Ann Napolitano

Her Deadly Game - Robert Dugoni

Rainrock Reckoning - Wayne D. Dundee

Red Flags - Lisa Black

Non-F iction

Boardman city hall breaks ground on expansion

Librar y Hours

SundayClosed

MondayClosed

Tuesday10-6

Wednesday 10-6

Thursday10-6

Friday10-6

Saturday Closed

Dinosaurs, Mammoths and More Prehistoric Amigurumi: Unearth 14 Awesome Designs

My Vermont Table: Recipes for All (Six) SeasonsGesine Bullock-Prado

Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents - Pete Souza

Unicorns, Dragons and More Fantasy Amigurumi: Bring 14 Magical Characters to Life!

Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World - Gretchen Rubin

Boardman City Hall broke ground this week on an expansion for new building department offices. The construction of the 4,084 square foot expansion was awarded to 2KG Contractors Inc. of Portland, Oregon. The new addition will have its own entrance to the building and will include offices, a conference room, a public waiting room, and public

restrooms.

The city council voted in June of 2022 to do the expansion. The cost of the project will be funded through already accumulated building department funds received from building permit fees. Oregon State law has restrictions on how building department revenues may be spent, allowing only those funds to be spent on

building department expenses. There will be no revenues spent from tax dollars the city receives.

A preliminary construction schedule shows a completion date for the project of January 16, 2024. For more information regarding this project, City Manager Pro Tem Stokoe may be reached at Boardman City Hall, 541-481-9252.

Summer is here!

RHS wrestler qualifies for the USAW

Pirate wrestler, Mateo Rockwell qualified for the USAW Freestyle and Greco National tournament, back in April. He will be competing July 14-23 in Fargo ND at the FargoDome. He is Riverside’s 9th ever wrestler to compete at this prestigious event. Training begins in June, with a Junior national team camp held at Oregon State University in July. This event has roughly 2500 kids from around the country, all competing for a chance at All-American status in the Olympic Styles of wrestling.

Pictured Right: (L-R) Mateo with our countries best male wrestler of alltime, Jordan Burroughs, while attending the US Open in Las Vegas NV, in April. Burroughs is an 11 time World Team member, 9-time World Medalist, including 7 World Gold Medals and Olympic Gold.

Boardman hosts low-cost rabies clinic and offers free

dog licensing

The City of Boardman is reminding pet owners of the need to keep their dogs and cats current on their rabies vaccinations.

This year they will host a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic given by Dr. Burgess of Country Animal Hospital. Rabies is a fatal disease of the brain and spinal cord, caused by a virus carried by mammals. Vaccinating dogs and cats against rabies is essential in protecting loved ones and halting the spread of the disease.

This low-cost rabies vaccina-

tion event kicks off on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Boardman City Park. The cost of the rabies vaccination is $25 per pet. Along with the vaccinations, the city will offer free dog licensing. All dog owners who reside in the city limits of Boardman are required to have their dog licensed for identification purposes.

For more information, please call Boardman Animal Control Officer Jose Fernandez at 541481-9252.

BMCC News Pirate track star breaks RHS record and takes first in State track meet

The academic year at Blue Mountain Community College will come to a close on June 16 and the next year will commence on July 3. Another successful year in the books. The college will celebrate commencement on Wednesday, June 14 at the Pendleton Convention Center and a number of local students will mark a milestone in their lives. It is always an uplifting and joyous affair.

BMCC will transition to summer hours starting June 20 (closed June 19 for Juneteenth) which are Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, and closed on Friday. The college also will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day.

Summer Term begins July 3 and students can register for classes right up to that time. Registration is also open for Fall Term and students are encouraged to register as soon as possible for best class selection. New students can take placement tests and meet with a navigator at the Boardman, Hermiston or Pendleton locations by appointment. Call us at 541-481-2099 for more information.

A Mobile Elevated Work Platform and Fall Protection class has been scheduled for June 16 on the Pendleton campus. The course is a workplace safety class designed for anyone working more than four feet off the ground. Call for more information at 541-481-2099.

Tyrese Boyd of Riverside competed at the OSAA State Track & Field Championships at Haward Field on Friday, May 26, 2023, in Eugene. Boyd won the javelin with a record breaking 185 feet, 11 inches. This set a new record at Riverside and also won him a 1st place medal

in the 3A boys javelin. Boyd also competed in the high jump and took 3rd place with a personal record of 1.83m.

He also participated in high school football and wrestling at Riverside.

After high school Boyd wants to pursue a career in real estate. Congratulations Tyrese!

Tyrese Boyd stands in first place position on the podium for javelin at the OSAA State Track & Field Championships.

Tyrese throwing the javelin for a 1st place medal at the State track meet.

2023 Boardman Chamber of Commerce scholarship recipients

Community Women’s Club awards scholarships

Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman is proud to announce this year’s scholarship recipients for graduating seniors at both Irrigon High and Riverside. These scholarships are awarded to students planning to attend college or a vocational school.

For those graduates attending Riverside High School, Stephanie Booher will receive a $1,500.00 scholarship, Leslie Lopez receives a $750.00 award, and Alexis Lynn Partlow will

also receive a $750.00 scholarship.

Irrigon High scholarship recipients are Klarisz Gomez receiving at $1,500.00 scholarship, Caren Cardenas receives a $750.00 award, and Joanna Carrillo-Ocho also will be award a $750.00 scholarship to the higher education school of their choice.

Community Women’s Club wishes to thank all applicants and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.

Riverside Booster Club scholarship recipients 2023

Stephanie Booher - $1000

Natalie Lomeli - $1000

Erika Rodriguez - $750

Alondra Sanchez - $750

Leslie Lopez - $750

Cielo Munoz - $750

Andrea Caldera -$750

Alexis Partlow -$500

Brenda Trujillo - $500

Diana Ramirez - $500

Aleydis Torres - $500

Arianna Velasco - $250

Perla Rodriguez - $250

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Dive into Summer Fun at the Recreation Centers’ Spectacular Kick-Off Event!

Join us on June 23rd from 11 am to 2 pm for a sun-soaked Celebration with Free food and recreation center access!

Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to greet the season than by celebrating with us for our annual Summer Kick-Off Event?

On June 23rd, from 11 am to 2 pm, Boardman Park & Recreation invites you to an afternoon of free food and free admission! So, gather with friends, family, and your community as you enjoy swooshing down the water slide, making a 3-pointer on the courts, reaching the top of the rock wall, or having lunch on the patio. Food will be served from 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Don’t miss out on this chance to indulge in free food, enjoy the recreation center’s amenities, and connect with your community. Summer is calling, and our Kick-Off Event is your chance to answer!

Remember to register your kids for FUNtastic Kidz and Teen Summer by June 13th ! Call us at 541-616-1050 or go online to teamsideline.com/boardmanor to register.

OBITUARY

Barbara was active in Tillicum Club for many years. She was a very talented cook and crafter. Barb was known for her beautiful quilts, sewing skills and her baking skills. Her gingersnaps were legendary and requested as Christmas presents.

Barbara will be remembered as being a loyal wife, mother and friend. She was a great listener and was loved by those who worked with her.

Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved mother Gladys, her father “Chick” and her brother Richard Lauren Bishop.

Obituary for Barbara JoAnne (Bishop) Henkle

Born, October 27, 1935 – Died, May 27, 2023

Barbara

JoAnne Bishop was born October 27, 1935 to Gladys Evelyn (Moon) Bishop and Alvy Charles “Chick” Bishop in Pasco, WA.

Barbara and her brother Richard were raised in The Dalles, OR.

Barbara graduated high school in 1953 as Valedictorian at The Dalles High School. She was active in student activities and music. Barbara briefly attended Oregon State University to study Home Economics.

Barbara married Stanley Gene Henkle on June 10, 1956. They gave birth to their daughter Denise Laurel Henkle on June 27, 1957. Besides being a farm wife and mother, Barbara worked outside the home. The family moved to Boardman, Oregon in 1963 and established a cattle ranch that raised Polled Herefords, Appaloosa horses and Blue Heeler cattle dogs. Barbara worked for their best friends Carroll and Shirley Donovan at the C&D Drive in in Boardman for 8 years and later worked at the Boardman Pharmacy for Ray Michael for 20 years.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Stanley, her daughter Denise (John) Owen, grandson Jared Daniel Owen and her great grandchildren Maddie Elizabeth Owen and (J.D.) John Darrick Owen.

The Celebration of Life will be at First Presbyterian Church in Pendleton, Oregon, June 10th at 1:15 p.m. A link will be available at the church Facebook page for a live stream of the service.

Flowers or memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 201 SW Dorion Avenue, Pendleton, Oregon, 97801. Memorials will go to the First Presbyterian Chancel Choir Ministry.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.pioneerchapel.com.

COMMUNITY FOCUS

BMCC graduation is on Wednesday, June 14th , 2023 at 6pm at the Pendleton Convention Center. Earlier that day, the BMCC Nursing Pinning Ceremony will be in the BMCC Theatre at 1pm.

Morrow County High School Graduation

Riverside JS/HS Graduation 10:00am

Irrigon JS/HS Graduation 12:00pm

Heppner JS/HS Graduation 2:00pm

Boardman Senior Center

Tuesday June 6

Soft Beef Tacos

Rice & Beans

Fajita Veggies

Green Salad Cookies

Tuesday June 13

Burnt Field Pizza Day

Green Salad

Brownies

Tuesday June 20

Polish Sausage

Roasted Red Potatoes

Roasted Cauliflower

Garlic Bread

Rice Krispie Treats

Tuesday June 27

Yakisoba

Stir Fry Veggies

Garlic Bread

Green Salad

Fortune Cookies

Pudding

Thursday June 15

Grilled Cheese

Sandwiches

Tomato Soup

Assorted Fruit

Pasta Salad

Cupcakes

Thursday June 22

Birthday Meal

Lasagna

Broccoli

Garlic Bread

Green Salad

Cake & Ice Cream

Thursday June 29

Burgers & Dogs

Chips & Dip

Macaroni Salad

Ambrosia Dessert

Lunch is $5 for Seniors 55 & Above; $6 for Adults 54 & Under * All are Welcome!

Take-Out Lunches and, Catering Available. Call 481-3257

Boardman Senior Breakfast

$7.00

Saturday, June 3rd 7:30 - 10:30 am

Hash Browns, Eggs, Pancakes, Ham, Sausage, Pancakes Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee/Juice/Milk

Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone Street * Boardman

541.481.2911

Boardman Office

541.676.9161

Heppner Office

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Boardman Community Church

Pastor Andy Hermanns

Boardman Community Church is a non-denominational Bible believing church. We are excited to see God move in our community. Join us as we worship God.

Sunday worship 11:00 am

300 2nd Street NW Boardman, OR 97818 Phone 541-656-6918

Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 pm Hispanic Church Spanish - Sat. & Sun. evenings 6 pm Youth Group meets Sunday 5 to 6:30 pm

Boardman Food Pantry

We are open for anyone in need of food each

Monday 9:30-11:00 am

Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm 314 Locust Rd., Boardman,OR

Greenfield Grange Breakfast

Music in the Parks begins June 12th!

MY CARD

BURNS MORTUARY OF

HERMISTON

Ken Huber

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(541) 567-6474)

685 W. Hermiston Ave. * PO Box 289

Hermiston, Oregon 97838

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PUBLIC NOTICE

COLUMBIA RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL (CRHT)

Morrow County CRHT

Interpretive Panels for Morrow County Proposals due 5:00 PM (PST), June 12, 2023

Head over to Columbia River Pharmacy today!

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The panels have a variety of information including history and heritage of Morrow County along and near the Columbia River. There are currently eight interpretive panels in need of restoration. Out of those, three will be needing a new metal structure/frame created. The panel measurements are 24 inches x 48 inches.

The project includes design of the panels, utilizing existing subject material as well as integrating new content for the interpretive panels. Consultant will be expected to work with staff and citizens, providing draft and final design.

Pharmacy Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00 am-7:00 pm Sat 10:00 am-3:00 pm

* Experienced pharmacists

* Bilingual staff

* Medication delivery

* Coordinated care w/CRH

Located inside Harvest Town Foods Call 541-481-5444 with questions

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Boardman

Pastor Rick Weiss

http://www.boardmanchurch.org/

200 Willowfork Dr.

Church 541-481-9437

rick@boardmanchurch.org

Cell: 928-978-6293

Request for Proposals Request Morrow County is seeking proposals from qualified professional design and manufacturing firms to update the interpretive panels located along the Columbia River Heritage Trail in Morrow County, Oregon.

The project also includes the construction of 11 panels and 11 replacement panels (total 22) to include high pressure laminate or other weather resistant, outdoor materials. Project does not include installation of the panels. For more information about the project, please contact Stephanie Case, Planner in the Morrow County Planning Department scase@co.morrow.or.us or (541) 922-4624

The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center (aka Walla Walla VA) is holding an JOB FAIR to fill positions at ALL LOCATIONS. The event is set for Sat., June 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walla Walla VA’s campus in Walla Walla, WA (77 Wainwright Dr.) in Bldg. 143 (the main primary care clinic building).

Interested applicants can attend the event in person at the Walla Walla campus or participate virtually. Applicants should have a resume ready and include 3-5 professional references. Walla Walla VA staff aand HR staff will be available at the Walla Walla, WA location to review resumes and conduct onthe-spot interviews for qualified applicants.

Targeted positions the VA is wanting to hire for include housekeeping aides, social work, nursing, health technicians and medical support assistants. There are multiple levels of positions, including lead and supervisory, available for most disciplines. All interested in working in the VA system are encouraged to apply.

Come join the Walla Walla VA team to serve those who have already served. Employment benefits include paid time off, sick leave, flexible work schedules (where appropriate) and great insurance and retirement options. Read more about these benefits here: https:// vacareers.va.gov/employment-benefits/

For questions and additional details on how to apply, contact Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer, at linda.wondra@va.gov or call 509386-1117. Follow the Walla Walla VA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to watch for more updates on this event – to find us, just search for the Walla Walla VA.