North Morrow Volume XXII Number 10
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Take advantage of some of the extra medical services available through Columbia River Community Health Services Columbia River Community Health Services has been in full
lives! Columbia River Community Health Services had 5 employees who donated blood to this great effort. We would like to thank all of those who donated. We hope to beat our goal of 20 units the next time they are here. On that same Tuesday we had Medical Teams Northwest here providing dental services such as extractions and fillings to our patients who do not have dental insurance. This program Doctor Steve Maher, CRCHS Medical Director operates with a swing this year. Not only have we volunteer Dentist and a dental asprovided health care to our pa- sistant. The van and coordinator tients, but we’ve been doing lots come from Walla Walla for two of community involved projects days out of each month. In April and services. We hosted a Red they were able to provide services Cross blood drive in November to 23 patients free of charge! They with a donation of 20 units and then also give referrals for dentures and again on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. partials at a reduced cost. There is This time around 19 units of blood a great need for these dental services in our community and we are proud to be in contract with this amazing team. They will be returning in May. Lilia Hamblin RDH, from ProDental Hygiene is a dental hygienist who travels to our clinic from Portland for two were collected. Each unit can save days out of every month to proup to three lives! As a community vide her services to our patients the blood that was donated this who are in need of either a deep year very well may save up to 57 cleaning or a regular cleaning at a
discounted rate. In March of 2015 she saw eight patients here. She will be returning to the clinic on April 30th & May 1st. Assured Imaging is a mobile mammogram team who comes to the clinic once every two months. This is a wonderful preventative service that all women who are over the age of 40 should get every year. Because of the partnership between Columbia River Community Health Services and Assured Imaging we are able to offer our patients this service locally. It reduces the travel time and cost for many in the area. They were able to perform 23 mammograms in April and they will be returning on Wednesday June 3rd. They accept all major insurances and will see patients who are uninsured at a reduced cost. We will also be hosting a Migrant & Seasonal Workers Health Fair on Saturday, May 30th from 3-7 p.m. here at Columbia River Community Health Services. We will be providing information from OHDC (Oregon Human Development Corporation) which is a National Farmworker Jobs Program and CRCHS will be handing out information on the different services we offer. Our guests will also have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes. The clinic will be offering the students of our community and surrounding areas free sports physicals for the upcoming school year. The physical exams will
be held every Wednesday during the month of August with the dates being the 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. Students will need to bring in their school paperwork with a parent’s signature and wear shorts or sweats. No jeans please. The student’s immunization record will be reviewed at the appointment and any needed immunizations can be administered with a guardian’s consent if the students’ insurance information is provided. Columbia River Community Health Services also offers a transportation service to our patients
who lack transportation to and from their appointments here at the clinic. Those appointments may include any of our dental services, mammograms or to speak with our promotora and/or our insurance enrollment assister, as well as visit with one of our providers. In the last month alone we transported 28 patients and last year we transported 479 patients total! It is our goal to provide access to high quality primary and preventative health care in our growing community. Contributed by Columbia River Community Health Services.
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Community Calendar May 2015 2 Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center 7:30 -10:30 am 4 Storyhour (Mondays) Oregon Trail Library, Boardman @10:30 am Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Greenfield Grange Meeting (2nd Monday) 6:30 pm, Boardman Grange Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building 5 Walk with Ease introduction meeting @ WRE at 5:30 pm Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Boardman City Council Meeting - 7pm - City Hall Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Tuesday of each month) 6 pm buffet, 7pm meeting. Tillicum Club meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm) at the Firestation in Irrigon. 7 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am) Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman 14 Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm at 300 SW Wilson Lane 16 Greenfield Grangew Breakfast - $5 7to 11 am 541-933-1067 19 Tillicum Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 pm City Council Meeting – 7pm – City Hall 20 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Port of Morrow Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm Irrigon Friends of the Library meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month 21 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting ( 3rd Thursday Noon at Boardman City Hall) 28 Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm
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OHSU's Casey Vision Screening Van visits Boardman Columbia River Community Health Services was honored to have the Casey Eye Institute back for a second visit this spring. On April 11th, 2015 the Casey Eye Institute served our community by seeing 28 of our patients. We were very excited to have them. Christine Flores, the new Outreach Coordinator for the Casey Eye Van was excited to serve our community as well. It was her first time visiting Boardman and she brought her family along. The Casey Eye Institute serves patients who are uninsured, many who came back from last year’s visit. In 2014 they saw 72 patients and were here for two days, this year they were able to stay for one day and saw 28 patients. We are working on procuring more providers from OHSU to volunteer their time and services as we only had one Doctor on board this year. Christine stated that they definitely can see there is high demand in our community with many individuals in need. She said that they are very pleased to have made a difference in these patients’ lives. Visual changes were seen in many of our patients from last year. This year they were able to provided 11 vouchers to patients which allow them to use the voucher at a Walmart Vison Center for new glasses or to update their current prescriptions. We also
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treated patients who needed referrals to the ophthalmologist; six of whom were referred. This year the van had Dr. Doug –Wuk Park, a residential Physician at Casey Eye Institute. His day at Columbia River Community Health Services was more than he had ever imagined, seeing patients from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Dr. Park was very impressed with the great services the clinic has provided for patients. He hopes that on the next trip in August he will be able to serve even more patients. Dr. Park’s team had multiple stations set-up, not only in their van but in our conference room as well where the visual testing and dilating of
the patients’ eyes was done. The Casey Eye team thanked CRCHS for making them feel so welcomed. This service took many man hours to plan, coordinate and to schedule patients as well as staff. The Casey Eye Van brought with them five volunteers and Columbia River Community Health Services provided five of their own staff to assist. This program provides a much needed service for our community, a service that often is unavailable because of money and travel restraints. We are very grateful to OHSU and the Casey Eye Institute for making this possible. We look forward to their next visit.
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The Casey Eye Institute mobile van treated CRCHS patients recently; the van returns to see more patients in August.
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Recalling Boardman’s move to higher ground in the 1960’s
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On April 4, more than eighty long time Boardman residents, Columbia Basin neighbors, and the curious gathered at SAGE Center Theater in Boardman, to watch the award winning documentary, “Higher Ground,” This documentary preserved the story of the Boardman Community relocation in the 1960’s. Relocation was necessary due to construction of the John Day Dam, 60 miles west of Boardman. The impact of dam construction stretched far upriver, affecting social as well as biological communities. The numerous rapids and islands of the John Day reach were covered, flooding the spawning grounds for thousands of fish. Blalock Island, in the Columbia, where Indians and whites hunted, settlers raised horses and peach trees, and mined gold, was almost completely inundated. Lake Umatilla covered native petroglyphs, four towns, 87 miles of highways and 140 miles of railroad lines. The lake destroyed the towns of Boardman and Arlington and was scheduled to flood parts of Umatilla and Roosevelt. Although the Corps paid some residents to salvage their homes, it razed other buildings. It was an enormous project. The program began with Sharon Barrick, Boardman resident and “veteran” of the relocation process, sharing the story of John and Vera Prueter, and their unique creation, the “Pruterberry.” The Prueters were very early settlers, who grew produce for the Portland markets. By the 1960’s, John had died, and Very was renting a house in Boardman. The dilemma the community relocation presented to Vera, and other renters, was that there was no government money to construct rental housing. What would happen to community residents in “Ma” Prueters situation? After the documentary, those present shared memories and mementos of the past. It was noted that two participants in the filming lived more than 100 years, and now rest in Boardman’s Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Minnie Hernandez con-
Minnie Hernandez and daughter Diana hold a charming photo of Minnie and her late husband with a sturgeon he caught at Boardman in 1962 tributed a photo of herself and her husband Bernardo, with a sturgeon he caught in 1962. Special thanks to Kalie Davis and the SAGE Center staff for hosting and promoting the event. Their offer of Free SAGE Center admission to those attending was much appreciated. Boardman Chamber of Commerce provided
Graphic Skills and sells “Higher Ground” DVD in their Gift Shop. The event was sponsored by North Morrow Community Foundation. Directors welcomed guests and provided refreshments for the social times. Thanks to all who preserved and shared memories 50 + years ago.
“Set your goals high, and don’t stop ‘till you get there”
For all Kindergarten - 6th graders May 18 - May 21st 3:30 - 5:00 pm Windy River Elementary Must have a completed form, or come early May 18th to fill one out before camp starts. For more info call Coach Boor at 503-910-1940
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Toni Connell appointed to Planning Commission
Toni Connell, was recently appointed to the Boardman Planning Commission During their April 7, 2015 council meeting, Boardman City Coun-
cilors appointed Toni Connell to fill a vacancy on the Boardman Planning Commission. She will serve a term which expires on December 31, 2017. Ms. Connell had served as the Planning Commission’s recorder for the past 3 years. She brings valuable understanding of the challenges of managing Boardman’s growth, improving infrastructure, and how to further develop Boardman. She has lived in Boardman for over seven years with her husband Mike. 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 plan-
ning and development. The commission holds monthly public meetings to consider land use and zoning matters presented by staff, such as plan amendments, zone changes and amendments, conditional use permits, variances and tentative subdivision projects. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Boardman City Hall. Currently the Planning Commission has two vacancies. Interested parties must be adult residents of the City of Boardman and be willing to commit to the monthly meetings. For more information, contact Boardman City Hall at 541-4819252.
New utility billing policy for Boardman The Boardman City Council recently passed two ordinances updating the city’s utility billing policies. Ordinance 1-20015 and 2-2015 change the water and sewer utility billing procedures. Changes include an authorization allowing landlords to have copies of their utility bills sent to their tenants and establishes a fee for water meter service calls during normal work hours.
Landlords are asked to complete an authorization form giving permission for tenants to receive copies of the utility bill and to discuss the utility bill with the city. Forms are available online at the city’s website, www.cityofboardman.com. Currently, the city charges customers an afterhours fee for water meter service requests, Under the new utility billing policy, the city
will also charge for water meter service requests during normal work hours. The fee will be $20 for each call out and will be reflected on the utility billing the following month. These new billing policies will be in affect beginning May 1, 2015. For more information regarding the new billing policy, please contact Boardman City Hall at 541-4819252.
Columbia River Community Health Services
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Some of our services include: Well Baby/Child Exams Childhood/Adult Immunizations Sports Physicals Men’s and Women’s Health Exams CDL Physicals Pre-employment Drug Screening Chronic Disease Managment Flu Shots Limited Access to Dental Care Sliding Scale Fee Arrangements
Call us to schedule your annual mammogram.
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Biting Mosquitoes! Call North Morrow Vector Control District at 541-481-6082 http://nmvcdmosquito.org “Protect Yourself and Your Family” By Eliminating Standing Water and wearing mosquito repellant! “Fight The Bite”
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Recycling in Morrow County
When loading garbage for the Transfer Stations, please keep in mind we have a separate WOOD bin and a separate METAL bin. These items are not put in with regular household garbage, but are recycled. So please keep the wood and metal separated out for easy recycling. In addition Morrow County tries to keep access to all avenues of recycling available. Other recycling opportunities supported by Morrow County include: Morrow County residents are allowed to drop off televisions, computers and monitors, and all electronic waste FREE of charge Latex and oil based paints may be recycled FREE of charge to County residents; and items such as furniture, home appliances, washers, dryers, refrigerators, water heaters and mattresses be disposed of FREE of charge for Morrow County residents. These services have greatly reduced the amount of garbage that is left along our roads and ditches. Finley Buttes fees pay for these services. Morrow County would like to remind you of the County Ordinance 5.010 Transportation of Solid Waste. No person shall transport or selfhaul, as defined in the Solid Waste Management Plan, solid waste on a public road unless such waste or solid waste is covered and secured. Be aware that Morrow County will attach a $10.00 fine to anyone not complying with this County Ordinance. Locations and hours of operation 9:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M. North Transfer Station, 69900 Frontage Ln., Boardman, and South Transfer Station, 57185 Hwy 74, Lexington. Any questions or concerns please call Sandi Putman at Morrow County Public Works 541-989-9500.
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Boardman Buzzzzzzzz Morrow County Volunteer Expo! Need volunteers for your event or organization? Want to volunteer, but don’t know who needs your talents? Join us on Wednesday, May 6 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the SAGE Center. If you are an organization, come and share information about what type of volunteers you need. We will provide a table and chairs. Call (541) 481-3014 by April 30 to reserve a space. If you want to volunteer, stop by and check out all the different ways you can get involved in your community! Have kids, but no babysitter? Come a little before 5 p.m. and drop the kids off at the SAGE Theater for a FREE movie! Refreshments will be served, there will be door prizes, etc. Thanks to Abengoa and PGE – Portland General Electric for co-sponsoring this great county-wide event! See you there! May 20th Chamber Luncheon Our speaker for the May 20th luncheon will be Tim Bishop, President of the EOVA (Eastern Oregon Visitors Association) Board of Directors. Since May is National Travel and Tourism Month (and this week is National Travel & Tourism Week), tourism is the perfect topic for our May luncheon! Catering our luncheon will be The Sunrise Café owned by Karen Purcell. Please remember to RSVP on/by Friday, May 16th, or Monday, May 18th, so we can have a more accurate count for our caterer—price for lunch is $12. Just a reminder—you will be billed for lunch if you are a no-show, or if you cancel the day of the luncheon. «BOARDMAN THUNDER « 4th of JULY CELEBRATION! Hey...Want to be part of our awesome community 4th of July Celebration? If so, we are gathering together people, organizations, volunteers, and groups with a Get-itDone Spirit, to help plan our 2015 celebration! We want your ideas for the BOARDMAN THUNDER 4th of July Celebration! Information contact: 541-481-3014. Volunteers Needed! We have two major events coming up in Boardman - the Cinco de Mayo event this Saturday, May 2 and the July Fourth Celebration on Saturday, July 4! Events like these can’t happen without a lot of volunteers! Please call The Chamber at (541) 4813014 if you can help with either, or both, of these community events. Even if it’s only for an hour or two, we need you! Cinco de Mayo Celebration Boardman’s Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will be held this Saturday, May 2 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Marina Park. The event will feature live music, vendors, and fun for all! The committee planning this event needs volunteers! For more information and to volunteer, con-
tact Kathie Goad at (541) 720-7189. This event is sponsored by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. Morrow County Veteran’s Roundtable Friday, May 15 at 9:30am PORT OF MORROW-Wells Springs Rm. Topics of Discussion: Various Veterans Benefits Please RSVP: 541-922-6420 Morrow County Veteran’s Services Hello Chamber Members, May is going to be a very busy month! It’s National Travel and Tourism Month and National Small Business Month. A whole week this month is set aside for each to concentrate on the impact that travel and tourism and small businesses have on our local, county, regional, state, and national economies. And while we are talking about tourism, we will have even more visitors in our area in the next year or two. I recently attended the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Eugene, OR. All of us in the EOVA (Eastern Oregon Visitors Association) were excited when the big announcement was made at this conference that next year this event will be held in Eastern Oregon, with the Wildhorse Casino Hotel serving as the host hotel! This will be good news for Boardman as we will be right on the way for many tourism-related people from across the state traveling to Pendleton. We have a great opportunity to plan now for ways to encourage them to stop in Boardman, visit the SAGE Center, etc. on their way to, or back from, the conference! As I write this article, I am at the NACA (National Association of Chamber Ambassadors) Conference in NM. While at this event, I represented Boardman and bid on hosting this conference in Boardman in 2017. This conference usually has 75 to 100 attendees and is the perfect size for our community. We won the bid and will have Chamber Ambassadors from across the country coming to Boardman in 2017! Other activities in May include: ®A focus on nurses during National Nurses Week May 6-12, with May 6 being designated as National Nurses Day ®Mother’s Day is May 10 so remember to recognize moms and other women who have made a difference in your life ®Armed Forces Day is May 16 and Memorial Day is May 25 – both are times to remember those who serve, or have served, in the military, with a special focus on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day ®And don’t forget proms, graduations, and weddings! Be sure and shop local Chamber member businesses and the Chamber’s Store at the SAGE Center for gifts for this occasion filled month of May! Emily L. Waite, Executive Director
Pirate Youth Football holds BBQ fundraiser
Pirate Youth Football helped raise over $500.00 during the April BBQ, held at the Boardman Marina Park, to buy new equipment for this year’s season Pirate Youth Football raised money recently at the April 4th BBQ held after the Easter Egg hunt at the Boardman Marina Park. The proceeds go to help buy Pirate Youth football helmets, shoulder pads and other safety equipment. They raised almost $500, and would like to thank the community for helping with their fundraiser.
The Pirate Youth Football will be having a youth camp at WRE May 18 through the 21st. Athletes can sign up for flag or tackle football during this camp, Flag football is grades 1-4 and Pirate Youth Football is for grades 4-6. They are always in need of coaches at all levels of play. Contact Coach Boor if you are interested at 503-910-1940.
VOTE MARY JONES For Oregon Trail
LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mary believes that our library district is in need of additional transparency, efficiency, and accountability. As a member of the board she would improve these areas. Mary Jones graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelors of Science, and earned her Paralegal Certificate while working for a toprated law firm. She has 6 years of contract negotiation experience with firms such as Exxon Mobile and Harland Clarke. She is fluent in Spanish, learning Chinese, enjoys traveling and is an avid reader. Mary’s volunteer experience includes being a Pet Therapy handler working with high-risk children; tutoring Math, and volunteering at Riverside High School as an advisor for college and scholarship applications. Mary is happy to be living in Boardman as a local business owner and believes her legal, business and volunteer experience would be extremely valuable to our library district. Vote Mary Jones for Oregon Trail Library Board of Directors PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT MARY JONES TO THE OREGON TRAIL LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Boardman Tillicum Club sponsors 70th annual Easter Egg Hunt April 4th the Tillicum Club sponsored their 70th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Boardman Marina Park. This year the Tillicum Club stuffed and hid 6,000 plastic eggs with candy and prizes for the children. Inside two eggs for each category was a piece of paper with the age group, this entitled the winners to special Easter Baskets full of goodies. The Tillicum Club would like to give special thanks to everyone that donated and helped stuff eggs, set up and tear down the park, help throughout the event and clean up after the egg hunt, without them this big event wouldn’t be possible!!. Below is the list of donors and volunteers
for the Easter Egg Hunt: Donors: Fairdeal Inn, Boardman Foods, Umatilla Electric, Community Counseling Services, Gary & Kathy Neal, Taylor Transfer, Bank of Eastern Oregon, American West Properties, Kiwanis, A+ Storage, Portland General Electric, KPR, and Columbia River Community Health Service. Volunteers: Shelby Pearcy, Sheila Harris, Julie Gisi, Stefanie Swindler, Amelia Newton, Trina Young, Elvia Ayala, Norma Ayala, Kiwanis, community members and many RHS students. The Boardman Tillicum, organized in 1945, is made up of Boardman area women interested in fellowships and service to the Boardman Community.
Parents ready their kids for the 2015 Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Boardman Tillicum Club held each year at the Boardman Marina Park
Two year old Amilya Rupe in her bunny ears shows off the dress her Grandmother Deena made for her for the Easter Egg hunt.
Brothers, Felix & Eloy Hernandez volunteered at the Easter Egg hunt sponsored by the Tillicum Club, held April 4th at the Boardman Marina Park.
Winners of this year’s Special Easter Baskets were (in no particular order) 3rd & 4th Graders, Johnathon Araiza and Bernardo Marquez; 1st & 2nd graders, Tanner & Madison Wicks; 4 year olds - Kindergarten, Chase Lantis & Jacquelin Murguia; 2 & 3 year olds, PJ Winkler & Amari Richards; and Walky 1’s, Owen Wicks & Yarely Hernandez. Special appearence by the Easter Bunny, volunteer, Andrea Madrigal, 11 grader.
Justin Johannbroer, 8th grader, volunteered to help collect the plastic eggs to be recycled for next year’s hunt.
Boardman Kiwanis members and community helpers turned out to help the Tillicum Club set up and tear down for the event, pictured left to right are: Joe & Cheryl Taylor, Paul Gisi, Stephanie Swindler and Doug Pope.
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Morrow County offers “Free Spray Dayz” May 11 & 15 For the fifth spring, the Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District along with the Natural Resource Conservation Service will host “Free Spray Dayz” in Morrow county. During the last three annual events, we have given out nearly 800 gallons of premixed, turf safe (one pass) weed killer to over 500 individuals. Morrow County Grain Growers has generously donated the chemical “Trimec” again this year. The herbicide will be mixed by a licensed chemical applicator and will be in a labeled one gallon container ready for use (includes Material Safty Data Sheet, MSDS). Information on weed identification, water quality, conservation programs and various other educational materials will also be presented. A cooperative agreement will be required to be completed. We are planning
stops in Boardman (NAPA parking lot) on Monday May 11th, Irrigon City Park on Wednesday May 13st and Heppner City Park on Friday May 15th so get ready to treat those pesky broadleaf weeds in your lawn without damaging the turf. Event runs from 9:00 am to Noon. See you there!
9:30 am Friday, May 15th PORT OF MORROW, Boardman Topics of Discussion: Various Veterans Benefits Please RSVP 541-922-6420 Morrow County Veterans Services
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Morrow County 4-H youth teach their peers from around eastern Oregon The weekend of April 10th-12th, a group of eight teens from Morrow County made the trip to Eastern Oregon University in La Grande for the 2015 4-H Eastern Oregon Leadership Retreat (EOLR): “Leadership Never Grows Old!”. Before the retreat began, we stopped at the Maridell Center in La Grande for some roller skating, mini golf and laser tag. During this weekend retreat, youth participated in various leadership classes taught by their peers on the Governing Board (teams compiled of two teens from each hosting county), took part in community service projects around the University campus, listened to guest speakers, went to a dance & game night, and enjoyed staying on the beautiful EOU Campus for a brief view of what college life is like. Morrow County 4-H youth serving on the Governing Board for the first time in recent years were Emily Taylor of Ione and Kane Sweeney of Heppner. Together, with teammate Josh White from Umatilla County, they taught a valuable class on Event Planning; they wanted to teach
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Boardman Rural Fire Protection District The 2015 Morrow County 4-H students who made up the Eastern Oregon Leadership Retreat loaded the bus to EOU in La Grande. something that others could take Morrow County 4-H Agent. It was home and put into practice whether a jam packed weekend full of learnit be at school, their communities ing, growing and plenty of laughs! or even in their 4-H club. “I am For information about your lovery proud of our Morrow County cal 4-H program, please contact youth for attending and also of their office at: 541-676-9642, follow Emily & Kane for stepping into this them on Facebook under “Morrow new leadership role to teach their County 4-H Oregon”, stop by their peers – they did an excellent job office or check out their website and made a positive impact in the at: www.extension.oregonstate.edu/ lives of others.” – Ashley Jones, morrow.
4-H hosts Urban/Rural Exchange On April 9-13, 2015 the Morrow County 4-H Program participated in the 4-H Urban/Rural Exchange Program. Three host families from Morrow County hosted participants and chaperones this year: the Gibbs & Wolff families of Heppner and the Heideman family of Ione. The weekend was kicked off with a meet & greet potluck for all of the participants to get to know one another. The rest of the weekend was spent attending and touring numerous activities & ways of life across Morrow County. Urban participants toured the SAGE Center in Boardman, Shepherd Flat Wind Farm, local brandings, went to local schools with their host siblings, learned about the rural way of life first hand with their host families, and many more activities during this jam-packed weekend. This was the second year for Morrow County to participate in
the program and it turned out to be a fantastic learning opportunity for both the urban students and the rural host families. The 4-H office would like to again thank all of the host families and everyone who assisted with tours and events for our urban participants. If you have questions or are interested in learning more about your local 4-H program please contact our office at: 541-676-9642, check us out on the web at: http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/morrow/welcome-morrow-county-4-h and follow us on Facebook at: “Morrow County 4-H Oregon”. We have lots of great photos from this weekend and our other 4-H events posted on our Facebook page – check it out today! This information is from the program’s website located here for more info: http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ 4hwildlifestewards/
School%20Programs/UrbanRural%20Exchange/index.html Program Overview In cooperation with the Multnomah, Grant, Wallowa, Harney, Wheeler, Malheur, Morrow, Union and Klamath County 4H Extension Program, the 4-H Urban-Rural Natural Resources Exchange helps middle school students gain an understanding of the issues on natural resource management from both an urban and rural Oregon perspective. The exchange is also designed to help students develop a camaraderie and spirit of friendship with families from rural Oregon who are involved in ranching, farming and natural resources management. The program began in 2006 with 20 students from Sunnyside Environmental School and 5 teachers and volunteers. Today the program serves over 100 youth each year.
April 2015 Fire Calls- 17 Location Type 705 Paul Smith Rd Space 89 Assist Boardman Ambulance 705 Paul Smith Rd. False Alarm 379 Anderson Rd. Assist Boardman Ambulance 73575 Lewis & Clark Dr. Fire Alarm Activation 129 NE Second St. Smoke Detector Activation 750 NE Columbia Ave Fire Alarm Activation 302 Olson Rd. Arcing Power line Union Pacific Rail Road Grass Fire I-84 Mile Post 165.5 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 73221 Bombing Range Rd. Fire Alarm Activation I-84 Mile Post 165 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 177 West Bound. Motor Vehicle Accident Union Pacific Rail Road Rail Road Tie Fire Union Pacific Rail Road Rail Road Tie Fire Bombing Range Rd. & Wilson Ln. Motor Vehicle Accident I-84 Mile Post 155 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 705 Paul Smith Rd. Space 101 Fire Alarm Activation Since January 1, 2015 we have responded to 77 emergency calls. Health and Pub Ed Classes: - CPR/First Aid Class (15 total Attendees) Administration: -Insurance Renewals -27 Burn permits renewed Trainings and Classes: -4 Volunteers Attended HAZMAT Class -Thursday Night Fire Training -New Ladder Truck Training Inspections: -April 3 follow up inspection Watts Brothers -April 7 Fire Alarm test at PDX-52 -April 8 follow up inspection at the Village Inn -April 14 IAAI meeting in La Grande -April 15 follow up inspection at Sage Center -April 21 meeting at Barenbrug -April 22 meeting PGE Natural Gas Plant -April 29 Fuel tank inspection Volunteer Participation Stats 7 volunteers have contributed a total of 17.5 hours of training and eleven volunteers contributed 20 hours of response time to the community for the month of April.
Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, May 16 - 7 - 10 am Adults - $5.00
Under 10 - $2.50
Call Jessie for carry out breakfast at 541-720-7267
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Morrow County School District Math Contest - Grade 8
Propane Delivery
Service available to the Boardman and Irrigon area.
For each tank filled MCGG will donate one dollar to the ‘Fueling the Future’ program. Proceeds go to local schools. Call Doug at 1-800-452-7396
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Morrow County School District held its annual District Math Contest on Thursday, April 16 th at 6:30pm at Riverside Jr/Sr High School. Qualifying students in third through eighth grades gathered to take a rigorous math test to determine the top performing math students in Morrow County. Eighteen students for each grade level took a rigorous fiftyquestion multiple choice test designed specifically for advanced math students. The exam covered a wide array of mathematical concepts such as measurement, algebra, data interpretation, numeration, and geometry. All students received a ribbon for their participation while the top ten performers in each grade received specific placing ribbons, and the top performer received an engraved
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tant Superintendent, or visit their website at http:// www.morrow.k12.or.us/curriculum and click on the talented and gifted link STUDENT SCHOOL PLACE Jaiden Mahoney, HHS, 1 Olivia Schmidt, HHS, 2 Hunter Nichols, HHS, 3 Lane Hurley, IHS, 4 Caleb Adams, IHS, 5 Leo Waite, HHS, 6 Josephine Evans, HHS, 7 Braden Linnell, IHS, 7 Vanessa Schmidt, RHS, 8 Jacee Currin, HHS, 9 Juan Hernandez, RHS,10 Alex Miranda-Walls, IHS Alondra Caldera, RHS Javier Hall, IHS Brendy Avalos, RHS Lizbeth Hurtado, IHS
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Thurs. May 7 Salsa Chicken Rice A Roni Green Beans Veggie Tray Banana Wafer Pudding Thurs. May 14 Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread Green Salad Peas Bread Pudding Thurs. May 21 Birthday Dinner Pork Tenderloin/Applesauce Scalloped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Rolls Cake & Ice Cream Thurs. May 28 Meatloaf Baked Potatoes Coleslaw Biscuits Fruit & Cookies
plaque. The District Math Contest is put on by the dedicated Talented and Gifted (TAG) Coordinators from Morrow County School District. Although not all students participating were identified TAG students, the coordinators felt strongly that recognizing the academic achievement of all students is important. According to Theresa Proctor-Reece, TAG Coordinator for Windy River Elementary School, “it is important that we provide opportunities for students with academic talents to showcase and use their skills in a fun, yet competitive venue.” For more information on the District Math Contest, or on Morrow County School District’s Talented and Gifted Program, please contact George Mendoza, Assis-
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Are you currently doing child care, interested in doing child care, or not sure what you need to start or where to begin, then this informational session is for you. Child Care Resource & Referral will be facilitating a community childcare forum in Boardman. It is scheduled for May 21st at Castle Rock’s Community Room from 6 to 8 pm. This informational meeting will also be bilingual. Come and join us and find out about State licensing, how to qualify for Enhance Rates with DHS, how to become part of a Focus Child Care Network or questions you might have. No pre-registration required – no child care provided.
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Boardman Baptist gets a new look Things are changing at the Boardman First Baptist Church. Not only does the church have a new pastor since Dr. Billy Griggs and his wife Bea came to serve at the church, but the church is getting a new appearance as well. On Saturday, April 11 a group of over 20 volunteers came to prepare the church building for paint and work on the landscape. The following weekend April 18th another group of over 30 volunteer workers carried on the ambitious project. According to Dr. Griggs, a general contractor from Pendleton, Tim Pilch, came up with the idea of bringing people together to help update the facility and grounds. Upon hearing of the need, Mr. Pilch drove to Boardman to look at the campus of the First Baptist Church. The next day he called Dr. Griggs to let him know of his plans to get others drawn in. Well, he certainly got people involved! Church members responded from Pilot Rock,
Boardman Baptist Church had 20 volunteers “sprucing up”. Pendleton, Hermiston, Stanfield, chipper. Some were experts in the Irrigon, Heppner and from as far area of landscaping, while many away as Salem. There were at least joined in the supportive work taknine different churches involved in ing place by cleaning up the parkthe joint effort. “It was truly a vis- ing area, repairing the sign, workible evidence of the unity found in ing inside with the sheet rock, putthe Spirit of God and his church ting in new sinks and doing a masthe Body of Christ.” said Dr. Griggs sive amount of cleaning. The Some of the volunteers that church fed the combined group of came were licensed building con- over 60 people who all came totractors, three were painting con- gether to get the job done. Yes tractors, two tree surgeons things are changing at the brought a truck with a commercial Boardman First Baptist Church.
Power Team wows local youth John Kopta and the International Power Team travel all over the world holding school assem-
blies. On April 16th the Power Team was at Riverside Junior/Senior High with a stirring program. The men who presented at RHS can both bench press over 640 pounds! They also can speak convincingly about finding purpose and fulfillment in life. Clarence “Big Man” Lee and Willie “Freight Train” Raines brought their inspiring message to the student body. In addition during their 5 days in Eastern Oregon, the men of muscle conducted 5 other school assemblies in the area at Umatilla High, Irrigon, Stanfield, Hermiston and Heppner. At each presentation, the Power Team wow their audience by tearing license plates apart with their
bare hands, breaking stacks of blocks with their elbows, rip phone books in half by the dozens and other feats of strength. More important than their strength is their message of finding hope in life. Power Team member John Kopta grew up in Hermiston and his family still lives in the area. During his years with Power Team, John has been a motivational speaker in all 50 states as well as inspiring listeners in 22 countries! John married Miss Oklahoma 27 years ago, the couple have 3 children of their own. John and the Power Team love children and they see the hope and future of each young person as unlimited.
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Fiction: Endangered – C.J. Box The Stranger – Harlan Coben Pride v Prejudice – Joan Hess Cold Betrayal – Judith A. Jance Endgame – James Frey Compulsion – Alison Brennan At the Waters Edge – Sara Gruen Toured to Death – Hy Conrad The Buried Giant – Kazuo Ishiguro Falling in Love – Donna Leon The Pocket Wife – Susan Crawford A Slant of Light – Jeffrey Lent Emma – Alexander McCall Smith Blood on Snow – Jo Nesbo The Siege Winter – Ariana Franklin The Fifth Heart – Dan Simmons Hot Pursuit – Stuart Woods The Angel Court Affair – Anne Perry Cuba Straights – Randy Wayne White The Harder They Come – T.C. Boyle Miracle At Augusta – James Patterson Someone is Watching – Joy Fielding A Blink of the Screen – Terry Pratchett A Darker Shade of Magic – Victoria Schwab The Witch of Painted Sorrows – M.J. Rose Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule – Jennifer Chiaverini The Cavendon Women – Barbara Taylor Bradford Non-Fiction: Stuffocation – James Wallman Listen to Your Mother Ten Windows – Jane Hirshfield Handling the Truth – Beth Kephart Spruce – Amanda Brown Compact Houses – Gerald Rowan Lawn Gone – Pam Penick 200 S. Main Street Talk Like Ted – Carmine Gallo Boardman Creative Lettering – Jenny Doh Natural Beekeeping – Ross Conrad Goodnight Mind – Colleen Carney Selfish, Shallow and Self Absorbed Data and Goliath – Bruce Schneier The Blue Zones Solution – Dan Buettner Safe Kids, Smart Parents – Rebecca Anne Bailey The Silver Madonna and Other Tales…. – W. C. Jameson The Hunter’s Guide to Butchering, Smoking & Curing – Philip Hasheider The Homeowner’s Energy Handbook – Paul Scheckel The Complete Guide to Cabinets & Countertops Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener – Joseph Tychonievich Native American Food Plants – Daniel E. Moerman The Financially Confident Woman – Mary Hunt The Motivation Manifesto – Brendon Burchard
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Irrigon Branch: Tuesday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Closed for Lunch 1:30pm -4:00pm Thursday 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Closed for Lunch 1:30pm -4:00pm
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Boardman & Irrigon Elementary students raptly watch Raptors Raptors, also known as birds of prey, were introduced to elementary students at AC Houghton School, Irrigon and Sam Boardman Elementary in Boardman, April 20 and 21. Lynn & Bob Tompkins, brought 4 education birds from the Blue Mountain Wildlife Center in Pendleton, and tethered them to their perches. Lynn invited each bird to sit on her leather gloved arm, and explained the differences between the day flying raptors (falcons and hawks) and the night flying raptors (barn owls and great horned owls). Ruby, the Red Tailed Hawk, made a lot of commotion when she hopped back on her perch. Helen, the Barn Owl, flew silently back to her perch. Sage the Great Horned Owl, was tired of missing his typical daytime sleep during the school
visits, and he “chirped” vigorously to complain (we learned owls have a larger vocabulary than “Hoot, Hoot).” Patch, the falcon has sharp angular wings that help with fast dives for airborne prey. T he birds spent a day in each school library, and classes rotated in and out. Sixteen classes from ACH and 18 from SBE took part in the activity. Students asked questions, and wanted Lynn Thompkins demonstrate the to know how to tell the difference between day and night girl birds from the boy flying raptors birds? Answer: The females are a bit larger. This enriching experience was Thanks to ACH & SBE school adprovided by North Morrow Com- ministrators and staff for adjusting munity Foundation and funded by their schedules for the presentacommunity donations. Many tions.
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Oregon Trail Library District joins Passport Program If you have an Oregon Trail Library District library card you now have a “passport” for registering for library cards at other participating libraries in Oregon. The Passport Program allows cardholders from participating libraries to register and use other participating libraries around the state. The OTLD library card now becomes a “passport” to more libraries and more access to materials when traveling on vacation or for business in Oregon. Patrons are responsible for complying with the policies of the other library including due dates, overdue fines, and lost/damaged materials charges. Patrons must return materials to the library they are borrowed from. A list of participating libraries can be obtained at http:// librariesoforegon.org/passport
OMSI’s “Magic Planet” on display at Irrigon Branch An oversized lighted globe that spins colorful windstorms, tsunamis, ocean currents and more across oceans and continents on Earth’s surface will be on loan from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) to the Oregon Trail Library District (OTLD). The “Magic Planet” globe from OMSI is part of a NASA exhibit that is touring throughout Eastern Oregon. It will be available for area residents to view at the district’s OTLD Irrigon branch, 490 N.E. Main St., May 12 until June 8. The Magic Planet sits on top of a projector that sends images to its inside, the Earth’s surface, and is connected to a laptop programmed by NASA to show dozens of moving images and programs as the globe lights up and spins. The spinning planet features brilliantly-colored displays such as Earth’s city lights, climate change,
tsunamis, wind streams, ocean currents, geographic and topographic features and much more – including 7-minute videos about Earth that are projected onto the globe’s surface. “The Magic Planet is amazing. It captivates the senses. The one we’re bringing out to eastern Oregon is a smaller version of the huge Science on a Sphere exhibit we’ve had here at the museum in Portland,” said Nate Lesiuk, program developer for OMSI’s Earth From Space program. “People are fascinated by it. Here at the museum we call it ‘eye candy’,” Lesiuk added The Magic Planet is brought to public libraries in the region through a NASA grant provided to OMSI in collaboration with Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO), of which OTLD is a member. The exhibit will continue to be rotated among public libraries in eastern Oregon throughout this year. For further information, contact Lesiuk at 503-239-7817 or OTLD district director Marsha Richmond at 541-481-3365.
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MCC News: Students and prospective students are reminded that it is now the time to prepare for the upcoming academic year which kicks off in June. The good news is that there is no longer an admission fee at BMCC. There is still an admission process however but there is no longer a $25 fee associated with it. Students planning to attend BMCC may access an admission form on the website, www.bluecc.edu. (Click “Getting Started.”) Applications may be submitted by mail or at any BMCC location including Boardman. Once the student is established in the college’s administrative system, the student receives information about next steps, which include placement testing, advising, registering and a new student orientation. Give us a call at BMCC Boardman (541-481-2099) with questions. The summer and fall term schedules are now available at www.bluecc.edu with registration for both terms kicking off May 20. Need help selecting classes or planning your schedule? Stop by or call BMCC Boardman. On another topic, BMCC Boardman will soon be offering the exam for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC.) Give us a call if you are interested in taking the exam. Office hours at BMCC Boardman are Mondays and Wednesdays 1-7:30 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-7:30 pm or other times by appointment. elp plan MC schools! “Morrow County School District is creating a long term investment plan for each of our school buildings. We are working with a consultant to assess our buildings from the viewpoints of both physical condition and functionality. We have a community group in place that is reviewing this data and generating recommendations on what to do with each of our facilities, including whether to repair, replace, or consolidate schools. We would also like the input of our wider community base and to share with you the progress of these discussions. Here is the information for our next community meeting: TUESDAY, MAY 5TH Riverside High School auditorium @ 6:30 p.m. We welcome your input. Only together can we make informed decisions that positively impact our students and your children. Please attend this informational meeting and exchange with us your ideas.”
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To the Editor: The ability to obtain a quality post high school education close to home made sense to Morrow and Umatilla County taxpayers when they voted overwhelmingly to establish BMCC in 1962. That support has been rewarded as BMCC has evolved over the past 53 years into a respected provider of the classes and training needed to prepare our citizens to fill the many good paying jobs available in our region. Continuing on with that tradition of excellence, the college is working in partnership with key industries and the Port of Morrow to identify and establish the courses and certifications needed by today’s work force. A work force training center dedicated to that effort paves a bright pathway to the future for our students and citizens. Please join us in voting yes for the BMCC bond levy. Respectfully, Gary and Kathy Neal, Boardman
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ocal students make honor roll at Oregon State University. Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Winter term have been announced by Oregon State University. A total of 889 students earned straight-A (4.0). Another 3,767 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work. Students on the Honor Roll included: BOARDMAN Straight-A Average: Sonia A. Barrera, Junior, Human Devel. and Family Science. 3.5 or Better: Alfredo Alvarez-Frias, Senior, Nutrition; Mayra L. Barrera, Senior, BioHealth Sciences; Cheyenne A. Kennedy, Senior, Public Health; Alejandra Mendoza, Senior, Mathematics. HEPPNER: Straight-A Average: Devin B. Robinson, Senior, Agricultural Sciences. 3.5 or Better: Bryan P. Holland, Senior, Fisheries and Wildlife Science. IONE: Straight-A Average: Mary V. Rietmann, Senior, Human Devel and Family Science. IRRIGON: 3.5 or Better: Adriana Sanchez, Junior, Accountancy. LEXINGTON: 3.5 or Better: Kelsi T. Putman, Senior, Agricultural Business Management.
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SENIOR SERVICES CHERYL TALLMAN’S FOOT CLINIC is held on the 1st Monday of every month, unless a holiday, then it moves to the next Monday, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., next to City Hall. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Morrow Co. Health District Home Health. $20 charge.
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HELP WANTED COMMUNITYCOUNSELLING SOLUTIONS is a 501(c)3 serving Oregon in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam, Grant, Lake and Harney Counties. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Mental Health Specialist III for Gilliam, Wheeler and Sherman Counties. This position will provide mental health and addiction counseling to clients in their homes. This position will work nontraditional hours including evenings and one weekend day per week. The incumbent will work out of their home and must have reliable transportation as significant travel will be required. Qualified applicants must have a master’s degree in psychology, social work, or other human service related field. Must possess CADC certification or be able to obtain one within one year of employment. Individual will provide therapy, assessment, case management, and other related services to individuals with mental health and alcohol/ drug concerns. Must have excellent computer skills and be able to assist the director in meeting the needs of the community. Pay DOEE. Salary range $40,100 - $58,500/yr. Excellent benefits. For an application, please contact your local WorkSource employment office, or download an application at www.communitycounselingsolutions.org, forward cover letter and resume to human resources at ladawn.fronapel@gobhi.net. Open until filled. EOE. COMMUNITYCOUNSELLING SOLUTIONS s a 501(c)3 serving Oregon in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam, Grant, Lake and Harney Counties. We are recruiting for part-time/ on-call Residential Associates to work at our secure residential treatment facility Lakeview Heights located in Heppner. Lakeview Heights provides services to individuals with a severe mental illness. This position will assist in activities of daily living and provide services and support for clients to increase or maintain their level of functioning and promote recovery. This position participates in treatment planning for residential mental health services, and will also perform daily housekeeping and meal preparation. Experience with persons with mental illness is helpful. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to pass a criminal history background check, as well as possessing a valid Oregon driver license. Wages $11.15/hr - $16.73/hr DOE. Download an application at www.communitycounselingsolutions.org and forward it to: ladawn.fronapel@gobhi.net. Position open until filled. EOE.
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NOW HIRING: Express Employment is now hiring for various positions in Umatilla, Morrow & Gilliam Counties. Apply online at www.expresspros.com or in person at 120 E. Hurlburt, Hermiston. Production Labor Administrative Assistant Warehouse Delivery Farm Mechanic Receptionist Lube Technician Parking Lot Sweeper Counter Sales General Labor P/T Office Assistant Call our office today for more information! 541-567-1123 COMMUNITYCOUNSELLING SOLUTIONS CCS) has an opening for an IT Administrator. The position will be based in our Heppner, Oregon office. CCS is a 501(c)(3) corporation that provides an array of diverse and dynamic social services, including: outpatient, residential and inpatient mental health treatment, public health and primary care, outpatient alcohol and drug treatment, developmental disability services, senior programs, rental assistance, prevention, and peer support services. We employ 130 individuals. The majority of services are provided in one or more of the counties of Morrow, Wheeler, Grant, and Gilliam Counties, with a few programs serving larger regions. Duties of this position are complex and varied, and will include IT system administration, network administration, web system management, LAN/WAN management and support, and PC maintenance and support. The qualified individual will fill a key position in CCS’s administrative structure. They will need to be able to carry out the mission, philosophy and quality services that CCS delivers, be a dynamic team player, possess strong analytic skills, have demonstrated excellence in IT systems, be mature, proactive and positive, an effective communicator, and adhere to a high standard of professionalism and ethical behavior. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 4-6 years of additional experience in the IT field, with experience working in all systems identified above. This salaried position is overseen by the Executive Director of Community Counseling Solutions. The salary range for this position is $68,800 - $105,900 based upon the individual’s education, certifications and experience. Excellent benefits. For additional information please contact Kimberly Lindsay, preferably by email, at kimberly.lindsay@gobhi.net. Phone: 541-676-9161. For more information about our agency visit www.communitycounselingsolutions.org.
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Life 93 years ago along the Columbia River in Morrow Co. by Carol Michael cnrmichael@gmail.com What was life like along the Columbia River 93 years ago? Take a few minutes to check out Boardman activities in 1922 Excerpts from “Faces in the Rear View Mirror: Notes of Boardman Historical and Genealogical Value” Extracted from Newspapers of 1922, Morrow Co. Oregon Reprinted with permission of heirs of Audrey Ellen Wilson, who published this collection of 1922 articles in her 1993 book, Faces in the Rear View Mirror.- Portraits of Courage, Strength & Endurance. Enjoy! LIFEALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER – 87 YEARS AGO It’s Oregon’s 150th Birthday! Here is a sample of local history from 1922. Housing, School, Community, Agricultural Production and Economic Development – Sound Familiar? April 7, 1922 After interviewing a large number of Boardman and Irrigon farmers, we learned they are puzzled as to what to do.” County Agent Calkins recommends Diversified Farming “With alfalfa as the major crop, the first step is to provide some satisfactory outlet for that product at a good price. The feeding of alfalfa hay to dairy or beef cattle, or to feeder lambs will usually net your greatest return, if you are in a position to do that feeding yourself. It leaves the manure on the farm, which if properly applied, will
greatly increase crop yields. The ordinary farm is going to need some cash crop the augment the income.”’ Late potatoes on the lands offer perhaps the best inducement at this time. We would not recommend that anyone put in a large acreage unless quite familiar with the raising of potatoes under Boardman’s conditions. Old alfalfa land should be used. Grapes, no doubt will be a future crop. Strawberries and cane fruits as well as asparagus will do well. Glen Hadley, the famous wrestler of Hardman, is here this week looking for a location. His mother was a visitor here last summer. She is a sister to Frank Cramer. We welcome him. Our town marshal, M.L. Morgan, has resigned his position as of April the 1st. Mrs. Harter and Messrs, Boardman, Beckdold, May, Donnelly, and Stewart have all been granted water from the spillway by the Reclamation Service. I cough, I sneeze, I wheeze, I’m in a frenzy: My head is dough, my nose won’t go, I’ve got the influenzy Robbery! The Boardman Garage was entered Saturday night through a window and a Ford car belonging to Pilot Rock parties dismantled of windshield & tires. Several new tires and accessories were taken from the office. A description of the loss was forwarded to surrounding towns.
Suspicious characters have been rounded up in Pendleton and members of the garage are leaving today to identify the stolen property. Sheriff captures the robbers on Cabbage Hill, where they were traced. The thieves confessed that they had stolen the things from the Boardman Garage, and also the car, which they drove from Los Angeles. They are now in the County Jail at Heppner. Twenty-nine applicants from the Boardman-Irrigon District have consummated farm loans. The total amount distributed is $67,000. Practically no one received as large a loan as requested, and few were turned down on some technicality. The homesteading years are critical times, and if financial help could be had, there would e fewer failures. The auditorium was packed Friday Night. There were songs and recitations with the main attraction being “Tom Thumb’s Wedding.” The program consisted of songs, recitations, the Tom Thumb Wedding, and a duet. The program was presented by the Ladies Aid Society and netted $30.00 The Irrigon Commercial Club is sidetracking the new county formation idea although they do want to separate. It was noted earlier that Boardman and Irrigon have nothing at all in common with Heppner, but the county officials have begun to treat us more liberally. Arlington beat Boardman in
baseball again. The score stood 124 and the game was played under a hard wind but they still beat us. Arbor Day is drawing near. Mr. Signs, our school principal encourages our students to secure the best trees for planting. Mr. Anderegg of the Boardman Cheese Factory showed the Cooking class how cheese is made. The girls watched the cheese making process from 10:00 am until 12:00 while Mr. Anderegg kindly explained the different steps in making cheese. The girls had a wonderful time and left with a brick of cheese. 14 April 11922 The Boardman School held an assembly Friday morning where two songs were learned: “Arbor Day” and the Rose Festival song, “ Beautiful Oregon Rose.” Every student will plant a tree for Arbor Day There will be no special May Day program this year because so much time was lost to illness and to the practice of “Tom Thumb’s Wedding. Time was further lost owing to the freezing of the plumbing during the winter that it will take all the time the schools can use to complete the regular work. The Reverend Benson, of Umatilla, was in Irrigon the first of the week looking over the field there in connection with the work at Umatilla and Boardman, for the purposes of the advisability the joint pastor for the three places. Mr. Benson may fill the pulpit
in Irrigon temporarily. It is hoped this will be accomplished or the church will be thrown open to other denominations. Charles Wicklander is blossoming out with a new industry on the project. He has purchased over 2,000 plants of everything from grapes to the choicest fruit trees. He is first trying the varieties that do not do well in the Willamette Valley. The Boardman Garage’s air compressor back fired last Friday and set off a can of gasoline that was sitting near by and a fire erupted. Things looked bad but then the fire was put out. Buster Rands is the proud possessor of seven young coyotes, which with the help of his father he dug out of a kennel last week. This is a lucky “find” for him because the bounty on coyotes is now $2.00 a head. April 28, 1922 Mr. Otto reports the loss of sixty hives of bees during the last ten days. Mr. Otto cannot account for the loss unless the bees came out of their hives to feed during the warm days and were unable to get back to shelter because of high winds. M.L. Morgan has purchased the Macomber brothers’ interest in the Boardman Garage, and will conduct the business individually. The Macomber boys will keep the school busses. Irrigon Oregon reports apricots in full bloom.
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