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Gallery opening at the SAGE Center BOARDMAN, OR, May 5, 2018 – Morrow County Extension is hosting a celebration and gallery opening at the SAGE Center celebrating 100 years of Extension in Morrow County. Guest speakers include State of Oregon Representative Greg Smith and Morrow County Commissioner Don Russell. The display will highlight current work by Extension in our area, as well as some highlights from the past. Current programs and research currently offered by Morrow County Extension include: 4H Youth Development, Juntos and Latino Outreach, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed), Livestock and Rangeland Management, Cereal Crops Agriculture as well as being served by the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center that serves irrigated agriculture, and Columbia Basin Agricultural
Research Center outside of Pendleton, Oregon that serves dryland producers in our county. “You will be amazed by the breadth and depth of the educational and research efforts of Extension in Morrow County”, says Mary Corp, OSU Extension Regional Director. “Extension has a local history of adapting to the needs of local communities with a focus on healthy farms, families and food over the past 100 years. Please come and help us celebrate (Above) Riverside FFA members with Mr. Jeppeson’s 3rd grade class. (Below) Students play an this rich heritage.” agricultural card game with FFA members. Photos contributed All are invited to attend the celebration and gallery opening, there will be no admission charge during the event time of 11 am to 1 pm. BOARDMAN, Ore.– During the ag lesson during the students’ li- ferent scenarios and have to make Presentations and remarks at 11:30 last week of April, several members brary time. The students learned decisions regarding their farm. am. Appetizers and refreshments of Riverside High School’s FFA the ‘Six F’s of Oregon Agriculture’ “The volunteers did an excelwill be served. Chapter volunteered with the – farming, food, fiber, fishing, flow- lent job of modifying their lesson To learn more about Extension, SAGE Center to teach the students ers and forestry, – then listened to to accommodate our younger stuor this event, visit the Morrow at Sam Boardman Elementary about the story, Apples to Oregon, which dents,” Orcutt said. “I especially County Extension website: agriculture and a bit of its history gave a fun-filled glimpse into the loved that all the kids learned a new http://extension.oregonstate.edu/ in Oregon. The volunteers led a real story of how Oregon’s first word ‘agriculture’ and its relevance morrow. hands-on activity connecting an orchards began. Partway through to our community.” American folk literature story with the lesson, the students divided Riverside FFA Vice President, modern-day farming and some of into small groups to play an apple Alexis Villegas, said she was exthe challenges that farmers must farming card game with the volun- cited to participate in the project. overcome. teers. The groups of students were “I had a lot of fun teaching the “The lesson is part of Oregon responsible for their own apple or- younger students about agriculAgriculture in the Classroom’s 2018 chard where they would face dif- ture and FFA.” Ag Literacy Project” said Stefanie Swindler, Education Coordinator at the SAGE Center. This is the eleventh year Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom, or OAITC, has held its statewide spring Literacy Project. “After learning more about the Ag Literacy Project, I knew it would be a great opportunity for Boardman’s FFA Chapter to promote agricultural awareness to our youth,” Swindler said. Sam Boardman Elementary Librarian, Anne Orcutt, invited the Questions: Call Jassiel 541/571-7904 group of volunteers to present their
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Community Calendar
‘Where Honeybees Thrive’ author visits EOU
May 2018 5 CINCO DE MAYO Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center @ 7:30 to 10:30 AM 7 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 8 Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Tuesday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. 10 Storyhour (Thursdays) Oregon Trail Library, Boardman @12:30 pm Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Kiwanis Meeting, 1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge & Grill at 6:30 am. & 3rd Thursday at Ordnance at 6:00 pm Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm at 300 SW Wilson Lane Tillicum Club meets the (3rd Tuesday of each month) @ 7:00 pm Boardman Park & Rec. District Workshop@ Park Office - 6 pm 13 MOTHER’S DAY 16 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Riverfront Center Boardman City Planning Commission - (Third Wednesday of each month.) City Hall - 7:00 pm 19 Greenfield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 22 Boardman Park & Rec. District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm 28 MEMORIAL DAY
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LA GRANDE, Ore. – As campus buzzes with the sights and sounds of spring, Eastern Oregon University welcomes writer and beekeeper Heather Swan to read from her most recent collection, “Where the Bees Thrive: Stories from the Field.” Swan will read selections exploring interdisciplinary responses to honeybee decline as part of the Carl and Sandra Ellston Ars Poetica Literary Lecture Series. Her reading is free to the public and will be held at 7:30 p.m., on May 10 in the Zabel Hall auditorium. Through a combination of creative non-fiction and visual imagery, Swan tells the stories of the beekeepers, farmers, artists, entomologists, ecologists and other advocates working to stem the dam-
age and reverse course for this critical pollinator. Using her own quest for understanding as a starting point, Swan highlights the innovative projects and strategies these groups employ. Swan reveals the complex political ecology in which bees live while suggesting ways of comprehending and tackling conflicts between post-industrial society and the natural world. Each chapter closes with an illustrative, full-color gallery of bee-related artwork. An informative journey from the worlds of honey producers, urban farmers and mead makers in the United States to those in China and southern Africa, Swan’s collection traces the global web of efforts to secure a sustainable future for honeybees. “Where Honeybees Thrive” has received high praise from writers and scholars, including Eric Brown, editor of Insect Poetics. “With a lyrical, searching style that recalls the best of Annie Dillard, Swan argues eloquently and persuasively both for the urgent need to intervene in this global crisis and for the myriad ways
in which mindfulness about bees can help human beings understand themselves more deeply,” Brown wrote. In addition to her public reading, Swan will meet with students enrolled in EOU’s Arts, Music, and Literature of the Anthropocene course on campus. She’ll also join a field trip to Starkey Experimental Forest and Range with wild pollinator researcher, Sandy DeBano of Oregon State University. On May 11, she’ll go to Wallowa County for a field trip and reading engagement. Swan teaches environmental literature and writing at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She has a doctorate in Literary and Environmental Studies, and is also a visual artist and photographer. Her reading at EOU is co-sponsored by the Blue Mountains Conservancy, the Greater Hells Canyon Council, the U.S. Forest ServicePacific Northwest Research Station, the Friends of Ladd Marsh and Xerxes Society. For more information, contact David Axelrod at 541-962-3633 or email daxelrod@eou.edu.
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Annual Boardman Easter Egg Hunt was fun for all About 400 children, walkers through 4th graders, and their relatives attended Boardman’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Boardman Marina Park on Saturday, March 31st. The weather was perfect for a day of fun for the whole family. The annual event began at 9:15am with a “Meet & Greet” with the Easter Bunny and friends, bouncy houses and face painting. Also, the fire department held a photo with the Easter Bunny fundraiser at the same time to raise money for a new washer and dryer at the fire station. The Easter egg hunt began sharply at 10:30am. About 10:35am all the eggs were found! Community volunteers hid over 4000 candy-filled eggs this year including prize eggs in each age category. Mini stuffed animals could also be found in the hunt areas for the younger children. 101 prize eggs were redeemed for vari-
ous cool prizes, all donated by the Walmart Distribution Center. Judy Scott’s Chuckwagon was on hand to sell yummy hamburgers and cupcakes. Event organizer, Michelle Seeley, said “this event wouldn’t be possible without the donations from generous businesses and individuals”. She was also thankful of the many hours the R.H.S. Exploration of Law Enforcement Class gave in filling the eggs with candy and volunteering at the
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event. Ms. Seeley is already making plans for next year’s event. For questions regarding the Easter egg hunt, contact Michelle at michelle@cityofboardman.com.
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BMCC News Registration for all students wishing to attend Summer or Fall Term at Blue Mountain Community College opens May 7, 2018. Students are reminded that they must complete the admission process and meet with a Success Coach or faculty advisor prior to registering. Appointments are available in Boardman at the Workforce Training Center, 251 Olson Road. Please call for more information or to make an appointment at 541-481-2099. Students are also reminded to check in on their financial aid status. Students submitting a FAFSA form who indicate BMCC as a college choide will receive a communication from the BMCC Financial Aid Department and documents will need to be filled out and returned. Document transmission and information is available in Boardman at the Workforce Training Center. Center hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm and Friday 9 am to 5 pm. May 10, 2018 Safety Training and Your Multicultural Workforce
(AM English, PM Spanish) 8:30 am-noon and 1-4:30 pm No Charge But Please RSVP. Oregon OSHA rules require that workers be trained BEFORE they are exposed to hazardous work. Workers must also be supervised WHILE they are working. In this workshop, attendees learn easy ways to develop a safety culture with a multicultural workforce, overcome language and cultural barriers to form an effective training team to achieve safe work practices. June 20, 2018 Root Cause Analysis (AM English, PM Spanish 8:30 am –noon an 1-4:30 pm No Charge But Please RSVP This workshop takes the concepts of accident investigation to the next level by discussing and analyzing the fundamental causes of accidents. This is a key workshop to reduce injury losses and costs. Four models are described and teams practice them during the workshop. The analysis methods include: Fault Tree Analysis,
Fishbone Diagram, Mind mapping and the Five Whys. What is PESO? It’s a bilingual program created to help employers reduce workplace injuries and illnesses, with sessions for both English-and Spanish-speaking people .The PESO program includes a Glossary of 30,000 Spanish/English and English/Spanish job safety and health terms, Modules & Tailgate Sheets, and Workshops. Tomas Schwabe of Oregon OSHA is the presenter. These classes are provided free of charge but please RSVP to the Workforce Training Center to indicate your interest in the class. Mr. Schwabe comes from a distance so a minimum number of students must show interest in order to hold the class. Interested students may RSVP by calling or emailing the Workforce Training Center at 541481-2099 or amorter@bluecc.edu. The BMCC Workforce Training Center is located at 251 Olson Road in Boardman.
Stop Biting Mosquitoes! “Protect Yourself and Your Family” By Eliminating Standing Water Around Your Home & Farm! “Fight The Bite” North Morrow Vector Control District at 541-481-6082 http://nmvcdmosquito.org Like us on facebook
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Senior Breakfast Saturday May 5th 7:30 am to 10:30 am
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ALL Are Welcome! Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone St. Boardman, OR 97818 * (541) 481-325
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Health care providers and Morrow County school districts encourage healthy youth! Columbia River Health and Morrow County Health District provide services that expand healthy opportunities for all adolescents ages 12-21 by offering well care exams. Young people who can easily access preventive health services are more likely to develop healthy behaviors and lay a foundation for a healthier lifestyle that persists into adulthood. Physical, social and emotional changes during adolescence increase the need for continuous, comprehensive preventive services and the American Medical Association’s Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive
Services, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Bright Futures Guidelines, and the American Academy of Pediatrics all recommend comprehensive yearly check-ups for adolescents. During a well care appointment, the health care professional conducts a comprehensive exam which addresses physical, behavioral and oral health. This is a great time for adolescents and their parents to talk with the health care provider about any concerns they might have and the exam can be used to satisfy the “sport physical” evaluation to participate in school ac-
tivities. Insurance is not required and there will be no out of pocket cost to you. Several “Adolescent Well Care” events will take place throughout the summer, but you may schedule an appointment anytime with your health care provider. Pioneer Memorial Clinic, Heppner (541) 676-5504 Ione Community Clinic (541) 422-7128 Irrigon Medical Clinic (541) 922-5880 Columbia River Health, (541) 481-7212
City and Chambers host a Job, Housing and Transit Fair on May 16th at Umatilla HS The Chambers of Umatilla and Hermiston, together with the City of Umatilla Community Development Department, are partnering to host a unique event. The first “Jobs, Housing and Transit Fair” seeks to bring job seekers and employers together and provide information about housing, transportation and transit opportunities. JOBS: Anyone searching for a full time, part time or a summer job should come prepared with a resume. Numerous local employers from the region will be at the event. Many of the businesses will be handing out job applications and recruiting. Some of the employers that will be present include Amazon Web
Services, Walmart DC, Express Employment Professionals, Columbia River Health, Umatilla/Morrow Head Start and Umatilla County Veteran’s Services as well as many more employers. TRANSIT: Since transportation in the rural area can be challenging, there will be information on transportation schedules, Umatilla Cab Company and commuter options. Additionally, the State of Oregon and KAYAK will be present to talk about future transit options in the city and throughout the greater West Umatilla County and North Morrow County regions. HOUSING: There are many new housing options available in Uma-
Whether it’s fishing, boating, water skiing or sailboarding, Boardman Marina Park offers it all: Free two-lane boat launch Free transient boat slips Free dock-side sewer pump out station Free fish cleaning station with running water & garbage disposal Miles and Miles of Columbia River to explore!
tilla. People interested in learning about lands zoned for housing or to lean about housing programs and services will be able to talk with city and agency staff. City staff will also follow up to questions that cannot be answered at the event. Columbia Basin Board of Realtors will also be represented at the event as well. Join us May 16th from 3-7 pm at the Umatilla High School Commons area. There will be free refreshments and door prizes. Amazon Web Services will be drawing for 2 Amazon Alexa Echo’s. For questions about the event you may call the Hermiston Chamber at 541-5676151.
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Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday May 19th Adults - $5.00 Under 10 - $2.50
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Page 9 North Morrow Times Morrow County Students from Irrigon Jr/Sr High, Morrow Education Center, and Riverside took part in the Student Success Roundtable on April 25th. Students met with legislators from across Oregon and were able to share their experiences and insights on their education in Morrow County. Photo contributed
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BEO Bancorp Reports 1ST Quarter Earnings Heppner, Oregon, (April 10, 2018) BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced 1st quarter 2018 consolidated net income of $758,000 or $0.64 per share, compared to $801,000 or $0.67 per share for first quarter 2017. Total assets were $393.4 million up 4.4% year over year. Net loans of $312.8 million were up 2.9% from the same period in 2017, while deposits were at $349.5 million up 4.5% year over year. “2018 is starting off as expected. The Federal Reserve has been bumping up interest rates, which has had a positive effect on net interest margin. This has been offset by a loan loss provision for the quarter of $300,000 compared to no provision in 1Q2017. This is attributed to some yearend and 1st quarter adjustments brought on by the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. We have also seen another tough renewal season for some of our ag borrowers, which warrants prudent and reasonable allocations to the ALLL,” said President and CEO Jeff Bailey. Chief Financial Officer Mark Lemmon said, “Earnings per share was down slightly year over year, but up slightly from 4Q2017. Shareholder equity is up 6.4% over the past year and our Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Equity numbers are solid at 0.75% and 9.44% respectively, our income taxes are down 36%, or $145,000 from 1Q2017, while not a surprise, it is a reminder of the impact of tax reform for corporations.” Chief Operations Officer Gary Propheter said, “The growth in loans and deposits is moderate and coming from all areas of our network. We appreciate the support of our customers and the hard work of our banking team members.”
“Spring field work is in full swing. Timely rains help offset the effects of the relatively mild winter. Commodity prices have rebounded a bit from their lows and we remain optimistic about the ag sector performance in 2018”, concluded Bailey. For further information on the Company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at http://www.beobank.com. About BEO Bancorp BEO Bancorp is the holding company for Bank of Eastern Oregon, which operates 14 branches and 6 loan production offices in twelve
eastern Oregon and 2 eastern Washington counties. Branches are located in Arlington, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, Moro, Enterprise, Athena, OR, and Pasco, WA; loan production offices are located in Ontario, Pendleton, Island City, Lakeview, Madras, OR and Pomeroy, WA. Bank of Eastern Oregon also operates a mortgage division, and operates the Pasco branch and Pomeroy office under the name of Bank of Eastern Washington. The bank’s website is www.beobank.com
Boardman Rural Fire Protection District April 2018 Fire Calls- 14 (As of 4/29/18) Date 4/3 4/4 4/4
Location Type 73575 Rail Loop Drive Medical Assist I-84 Mile Post 148.5 East Bound Semi Brake Fire I-84 Mile Post 167 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident(MVA) 4/8 700 SW Wilson Rd Medical Assist 4/18 79588 Rippee Rd Fire Alarm Activation 4/20 79539 Rippee Rd Fire Alarm Activation 4/21 I-84 Mile Post 167 West Bound MVA 4/21 74269 Bombing Range RdFire Alarm Activation 4/24 110 Laurel Lane Medical Assist 4/24 70043 Olive Lane Medical Assist 4/25 705 Paul Smith Rd Space 57 Structure Fire 4/26 Good Sheppard Hospital (Stand by for UCFD#1) Structure Fire 4/26 450 SW Tatone St Medical Assist 4/28 1370 E Hwy 730 (Mutual Aid Irrigon) Structure Fire Since January 1, 2018 we have responded to 64 emergency calls
Administration - Board Meeting Preparation - Board Meeting - 4 Burn Permits Renewed Trainings and Classes - Thursday Night Training Drill - UTV Operation Training (8 Attended) - HAZMAT Training - State Advanced EMT Testing (2 Attended) Health and Pub Ed/Community Outreach - Fire Extinguisher Training at Riverside HS Volunteer Fire Fighter Participation Four volunteers contributed 14.5 hours of response time and 6 Volunteers contributed 50 hours of training to the community for the month of April. Fire Corp Volunteers Participation -General Activity/Meetings -6 Fire Corps volunteers contributed 6 hours to the District for April.
Steve Myren ·Volunteer for approximately 14 years ·Employer: Retired, but I serve on BoD for Oregon Disaster Medical Team, and BRFD. ·Reason for Volunteering: It may sound corny but I truly do enjoy helping people and the community. ·Favorite training: The ones that make you think outside of the box. ·Greatest Achievement: Convincing my bride Mim to marry me 37 years ago.
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Boardman Pool chosen as Business of the Year by Special Olympics
Sam Boardman and ACH will be hosting their Kindergarten Roundup on May 22nd (9 am for ACH and 1 pm for SBE). The events are open for all incoming kindergarten students. Parents and students will learn about the buildings, registration, and receive a summer activity packet.
May Athletic Schedules May 4th, 9:00am Tennis: G/V @Tri-city Court Club 9:00am Tennis: B/V @Tri-city Court Club 12:00pm Track: Junior High @RHS All league meet, end of the year district meet only 1:00pm Baseball: V @Enterprise High School 1:00pm Softball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 3:00pm Softball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 4:00pm Baseball: V @Enterprise High School May 5, 9:00am Tennis: G/V @Tri-city Court Club 9:00am Tennis: B/V @Tri-city Court Club May 8, 4:00pm Baseball: V @Dufur High School 4:00pm Softball: V @Weston McEwen High School May 10, 4:30pm Softball: V @Hermiston High School May 11, 9:00am Tennis: G/V @Ontario High School 9:00am Tennis: B/V @Ontario High School 1:00pm Baseball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 2:00pm Track: V @Umatilla High School 4:00pm Baseball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School May 12, TBD Baseball: V 10:00am Tennis: G/V @Ontario High School 10:00am Tennis: B/V @Ontario High School 11:00am Track: V @Umatilla High School May 15, 2:00pm Softball: V @Umatilla High School 4:00pm Softball: V @Umatilla High School May 17, TBD Track: V @University of Oregon May 18, TBD Baseball: V @TBA TBD Tennis: G/V @Oregon State University TBD Tennis: B/V @Oregon State University TBD Track: V @University of Oregon May 19, TBD Softball: V TBD Tennis: G/V @Oregon State University TBD Tennis: B/V @Oregon State University
On April 10 over sixty Special Olympic athletes, volunteers and fans gathered at The Arc building to pay tribute to the members of the Hermiston/Pendleton Special Olympics Local Program #510 who exhibited outstanding skill and dedication during the 2017 Sports Season. The audience was treated to an ice cream social before Communications Manager Kristi Smalley announced the award winners. The Male Athlete of the Year was Boardman: Facility Director Scott Green is pictured with a group of presented to Justin Special Olympics athletes at the Boardman Pool and Recreation Center. Winter for his out- L to R: Back row—Jonathan Kinsel, Daniel Tucker and Lyall Arey. Front standing display of row—Jillian Smalley, Jennifer Williams, Misty Larsen, Scott Green and Photo contributed sportsmanship and Mary Jones. positive attitude. The Female Athlete of the Year went to went to Winnie Burnett. Winnie is Dalton Schneider for his outstandJennifer Williams who began her the head coach for the Athletics ing commitment to supporting the career in Special Olympics over ten (track and field) program based in athletes and for diligently capturyears ago. Jen has consistently Pendleton allowing athletes to train ing the athletes via his photograshown great support for her fellow in Pendleton instead of traveling phy skills. athletes and a “can do” approach to Hermiston for weekly practice The Hermiston/Pendleton Local to all of the sports she is involved sessions. The Business of the Year Program is currently providing in year-round. The Volunteer of the award went to Boardman Pool and sports training in Athletics, Bocce‘ Year award went to Jessica Sexton Recreation Center who allowed our and golf. Anyone interested in parwho has helped coach three differ- athletes to train this past winter for ticipating as an athlete or volunent sports and stepped up last year powerlifting and this fall will sup- teer should contact Local Program to be our first Unified Partner in port an aquatics program. The Coordinator Angela Schneider at: Bocce`. Coach of the Year honors Youth Volunteer award went to 541.314.0166.
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Friday April 7th we held our first track meet on the new track. Prior to beginning the meet, we had a opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. Our school and Boardman will use this great addition to the community for years to come! Thank you to all of the organizations who collaborated and donated funds to make this project possible! Below is a list of organizations that donated to this project: Kiwanis International, Wildhorse Foundation, Cascade Specialties, INC, Port of Morrow, Lamb Weston, Tillamook, Umatilla Electric Cooperation, Boardman Foods, INC, Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation. Photo contributed
Bank of Eastern Oregon names Chairman and Vice Chairman Heppner, Oregon, (April 25, 2018) BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, upon completion of the annual shareholders meeting in Heppner, elected Joel Peterson as Chairman of the Board and Joe Gonzalez, Jr. as Vice Chairman. Peterson joined the board in 1993 and is the current board’s longest serving director. He is President of Daily Bread Farms, a family owned farm near Ione, OR. Joel and his wife, Lea, a middle school teacher, have 3 children. Gonzalez joined the Board in 2015. He owns an electrical contracting business in Richland, WA.
Joe and his wife Delia, live in Richland. “We are excited to have Joel and Joe lead the board of directors for the next year. Both gentlemen are active and engaged board members. Joel continues his service as chair of the funds management committee, also serving on the compensation and loan committees. Joe serves on the audit and funds management committees,” said President and CEO, Jeff Bailey. “The vast experience and leadership qualities of these two men will serve our shareholders well,” continued Bailey. About BEO Bancorp BEO Bancorp is the holding com-
A low cost rabies clinic will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Boardman City Park Pavilion from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The cost is $20 per shot. City residents will also be able to license their dogs for free that day along with the rabies vaccinations. The vaccinations will be given by Dr. Burgess of Country Animal Hosptial. For more information contact Jose Fernandez at 541-481-9252.
pany for Bank of Eastern Oregon, which operates 14 branches and 6 loan production offices in twelve eastern Oregon and 2 eastern Washington counties. Branches are located in Arlington, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, Moro, Enterprise, Athena, OR, and Pasco, WA; loan production offices are located in Ontario, Pendleton, Island City, Lakeview, Madras, OR and Pomeroy, WA. Bank of Eastern Oregon also operates a mortgage division, and operates the Pasco branch and Pomeroy office under the name of Bank of Eastern Washington. The bank’s website is www.beobank.com
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Fiction Beneath a Scarlet Sky – Mark T. Sullivan Insidious Intent – Val McDermid How to be Safe – Tom McAllister Other People’s Houses – Abbi Waxman Hang Him Twice – William W. Johnstone House of Secrets – V. C. Andrews The Night Child – Anna Quinn Firefly Cove – T. Davis Bunn The Wedding Date – Jasmine Guillory Winter Moon – Lauran Paine Crescent Dawn – Clive Cussler All the Beautiful Lies – Peter Swanson The Female Persuasion – Meg Wolitzer Non-Fiction 60 More Quick Baby Blankets All New Fabric Savvy – Sandra Betzina Complete Crochet Course – Shannon Mullett Bowlsby Code Check Electrical I’ve Been Thinking – Maria Shriver The Sherlock Holmes Book Happy Gut Cookbook – Cecile Hauge Agotnes Landscaping Ideas That Work – Julie Moir Messervy Power Bowls – Christal Sczebel Nolo’s Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support – Emily Doskow The Whole 30 Fast & Easy – Melissa Hartwig Tilda’s Toy Box – Tone Finnanger Taunton’s Built-Ins Idea Book – Heather J. Paper Built-Ins, Shelves & Cabinets Homebrew World – Joshua M. Bernstein Junk Beautiful Furniture Refreshed – Sue Whitney The New Bankruptcy – Stephen Elias The Bible Book 500 Instant Pot Recipes – Melissa Reeve Homemade & Happy – Tone Finnanger Spanish Fiction Amarse con los Ojos Abiertos – Jorge Bucay El Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera – Gabriel García Márquez Spanish Non-Fiction Cómo no Matar tus Plantas – Veronica Peerless El Libro de Ciencia – Adam Hart-Davis El Libro de la Economía - Niall Kishtainy Inmigración - Armando A. Olmedo El Libro de la Astronomía – David W. Hughes El Libro de las Religiones
Two BMCC students honored as part of All-Oregon Academic Team All-American Academic Team recognizes highachieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Photos contributed
SALEM, Ore. – Two Blue Mountain Community College students were honored today (April 23, 2018) by Gov. Kate Brown as exemplary community college students as part of the All-Oregon Academic Team. Robert Brown and Megan
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Croxford, both of whom live in Pendleton, were honored during a luncheon at the Salem Convention Center. The All-Oregon Academic Team, part of the national All-State Community College Academic Team program, recognizes highachieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Phi Theta Kappa honor
Community College Academic Team ceremonies in 38 participating states. Brown, 37, and originally from Montana, will graduate this spring from BMCC with an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree, and plans to transfer to Western Oregon University in Monmouth to study pottery. His goal is to earn a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, followed by a Master of Fine Arts, so that he can one day open his own pottery studio and teach others. Brown has been an active student leader at BMCC, where he’s been a member of the Associated Student Government, TRiO and Phi Theta Kappa honor society. His 3.92 GPA has earned him a spot on both the Dean’s List and President’s List, as
well as garnered numerous scholarships. Croxford, 27, and originally from Portland, will graduate this spring and plans to transfer in the fall to Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, where she’ll work towards a Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology. Croxford is a volunteer for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and a recovery mentor, and is passionate about spending time with her children. Croxford’s 3.9 GPA has earned her spots on the Dean’s and President’s Lists, and she’s a member of Phi Theta Kappa. “Robert and Megan have worked extremely hard and are very deserving of this prestigious honor,” said BMCC President Cam Preus, who attended the recognition ceremony with the two students today. “Completing an education with the kind of success they have earned takes real commitment and dedication.” Students from the 38 participating states nominated to the AllUSA Community College Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Community College Academic Teams. Students receive medallions and certificates at the state-level recognition ceremony, along with scholarships. The purpose of the team is to promote statewide to legislators, and corporate, community and education leaders the quality instruction and outstanding students our community colleges produce.
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he First Baptist Church will host the Baccalaureate Service for the Riverside graduating class of 2018 on Wednesday evening, May 30th at 6 p.m.. Members of this graduating class have distinguished themselves in the field academics, and will receive recognition from this church community prior to their graduation on Saturday, June 2nd. You are warmly invited to attend this ceremony. he Ambassadors a Latin Ameri can musical group will be pre forming at the First Baptist Church at 200 Willowfork in Boardman on Friday, June 8th at & p.m.. This group of four talented Latin American musicians will be presenting their music both in Spanish and in English. The Ambassadors presently headquarter at Rio Grande Ministries in Edinburg, Texas and will be traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest during the 2018 summer. There will not be any charge to attend the concert (a free will offering will be taken). Come hear these talented musicians. e recently got a new Boardman Girl Scouts Troop going. We are meeting every other Monday from 6p-7p at Sam Boardman Elementary starting on May 7th. Contact person for more information is Shelby Pearcy (541) 771-0103. We are also going to be conducting some pop can drives in the coming months to raise funds for the girls uniforms and books. The girls will be going around door to door collecting cans & bottles and we will also have a drop off site set up the Sinclair station. The dates for the pop can drives are May 12th, June 9th, and July 7th from 10am-4pm.
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Oregon Trail Library District Board Meeting Schedule 2018
May 16, 2018 Heppner June 20, 2018 Boardman July 18, 2018 Irrigon August 15, 2018 Heppner September 19, 2018 Boardman October 17, 2018 Irrigon November 21, 2018 Heppner December 19, 2018 Boardman Meetings begin at 7:00pm
What is up with this tree? Although this tree is in the Portland area, the North Morrow Times has spotted a similar condition in a tree on the corner of Main and Columbia Streets. We turned to the OSU Extension Service for an answer. OSU Extension Service: We had a viewer send in this photo of a tree in Cedar Canyon near Banks, Oregon. We posted this to the OPB/ Oregon Field Guide Facebook page and now I feel a responsibility to give folks an accurate ID of what is causing this strange formation atop the tree. Mistletoe? Witch's Broom? Something else? Answer: This is an uncommon, but routinely observed, phenomena sometimes called stimulation broom. No one knows what causes this, but some type of stimulation must be involved. Brooming is a general term for branches that become abnormally clustered, or lose apical dominance and sprout lots of branches from a local area. Douglas-fir dwarf mistletoe does not occur west of the Cascade Mountain crest in central and northern Oregon, so likely not that. The classic pocket guide: "Common Tree Diseases of British Columbia" by R.E. Foster and G.W. Wallis from 1974. (Canadian Forestry Service) has a picture of this exact brooming. The photo is titled, "large stimulation broom in the crown of Douglas-fir, cause unknown." That sums it up. These occur throughout the NW, but no one knows what causes it. A mystery! Do you have a picture of an “oddity”? Send it to us and we’ll share with our readers!
OSU Extension offers tips for gardening, too. Planting/Propagation Plant dahlias, gladioli, and tuberous begonias in mid-May. Plant chrysanthemums for fall color. Plant these vegetables (dates vary locally; check with local gardeners): Lower elevations, eastern Oregon (dates vary widely): Snap and lima beans, beets, celery, sweet corn, slicing and pickling cucumbers, dill, kale, kohlrabi, onions, parsley, parsnips, peppers, white potatoes, pumpkins, summer and winter squash, and tomatoes. If needed, fertilize rhododendrons and azaleas with acid-type fertilizer. If established and healthy, their nutrient needs should be minimal. Remove spent blossoms. When selecting new roses, choose plants labeled for resistance to diseases. Fertilize roses and control rose diseases such as mildew with a registered fungicide.
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3 Inspire Assembly *:30 am 3 Kinder Round Up 3:30 -6:30 pm 8 PTO Meeting 6:30 pm 24 PTO Movie Night May 28 Memorial Day (No School)
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Boardman Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Job Posting The Boardman Chamber of Commerce, located in Boardman, Oregon, is seeking an energetic, creative, detail oriented professional to serve as its Executive Director. He or she will provide administrative oversight to chamber operations, working closely with the Board of Directors, volunteers, office staff and committees. This individual should have a proven track record of budget management, knowledge of local legislative concerns, and ability to attend all chamber functions. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to expand chamber membership and services. The Executive Director is responsible for administering Boardman Community Development Association Programs including the homebuyer and business incentive programs. Desired qualifications: Leadership experience in a member-based organization, AA required, BA desired or 5 years of chamber experience. DOE $48,500 plus benefits. Posting open until Wednesday, May 9 2018. Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Attention: Kalie Davis, Board Presidenthr@boardmanchamber.org. For inquires please call 541-571-1624.
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FOR RENT Retail Space, Available for lease. Great opportunity to open or expand our own business on 3,000 sq. ft., that can be easily converted to a Restaurant or brew pub-type business. Gary Neal-garyn@portofmorrow.com Lisa Mittelsdorf-lisam@portofmorrow.com BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT: Boardman Marina Park boat slip rentals available. Annual basis only. $350 to $725 per year depending on length of slip. Some with electricity. Call Ted 481-7217 or stop by Boardman Park office for more information.
Boardman Park and Recreation is looking to contract with certified instructors to teach classes and LIFEGUARDS (Fulltime or Part-time) 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 541481-7217. Boardman Park & Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Boardman Senior Center May Menu Tuesday May 8 Patty Melt Veggies/Chips Macaroni Salad Dessert Tuesday May 15 Tater Tot Casserole Veggie/Rolls Salad Dessert Tuesday May 22 Lazy Man’s Cabbage Salad/Rolls Dessert Tuesday May 29 Swedish Meatballs/Noodles Veggie/Rolls Salad Dessert
Thursday May 10 Lasagna Veggie/Garlic Bread Tossed Salad Dessert Thursday May 17 Mother’s Day Dinner BBQ Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Veggie/Salad Cake & Ice Cream Thursday May 24 Chef’s Salad Corn Bread Dessert Thursday May 31 Ham Sweet Potatoes Veggie/Salad Dessert
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The Kiwanis Club of Boardman is always on the move April 9th seven members of the Kiwanis Club of Boardman attended the Division Council Meeting held at the Convention Center in Hermiston. Joe Taylor, President of the Boardman Kiwanis was awarded a certificate for recruitment of new members. Recently the Boardman Club grew by 4 making the total number of members 22. Joe Taylor was also commended for the donation of his receipt of a Monsanto grant of $2500.00. Joe gave the grant money to the newly formed RHS FFA program. Kiwanis Club of Boardman meets twice each month, on the first Thursday the meeting is held at 6:30 am at the River Lodge and Grill. On the third Thursday of each month the club meets at Ordnance Brewery at 6:00 pm. If you are interested in joining the Kiwanis or would like more information on how to volunteer for the children and families of the
L-R Joe Taylor, President of the Boardman Kiwanis Club received an award for recruiting four new members to the club from Lt. Governor, Linda Neuman. community please attend one of the meetings or email the Kiwanis at djpope@centurytel.net. The mission of Kiwanis is
“Serving the Children of the World.” “We keep our money local and serve the children of our community with our projects.”
The Kiwanis Club of Boardman holds their third Thursday meeting of each month at Ordnance Brewery in Boardman. Craig Coleman, Owner gave the Kiwanis a tour of the facility and explained the process of making beer and whiskey. There is always something new going on at Ordnance.
All proceeds will go towards the Extractor Washing machine fundraiser for Boardman Rural Fire Protection District. The Extractor machine keeps our firefighters gear fully sanatized, reduces their risk of exposure to harmful chemicals & meets NFPA standards