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Boardman Fire Rescue breaks ground
Breaking ground April 19th on Boardman Fire Rescue new station are District board members Ken Brown, Chair, David Boor, Vice Chair, Lisa Pratt, Secretary and Loren Dieter and Donnie Griggs, members.along with Fire Chief (in uniform) Michael Hughes.
North Morrow Times Co-Editors: Lynn Prag (541) 571- 3071 Jane Pope (541) 481-7354
Boardman Fire Rescue District broke ground recently on their new fire hall to be located on Tatone Street in Boardman. They are suffering from growing pains, with their 12 fulltime staff and 12-13 volunteer members, some of whom spend their 48 hour shifts sleeping in a nearby construction trailer by their old fire hall on Wilson Road and no room for training. Fire Chief Michael Hughes is anxious for Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company (Pendleton) to begin construction May 9th, with plans to be finished by year’s end. The con-
struction is made possible by the passing of a $8.135 million general obligation bond last year. The District serves an area 330 square miles. When the new fire hall is complete, plans are to rent out their former fire station on Wilson until such time they need the additional space. The District is already planning to build a training facility near Paterson Ferry Road which can be the main training facility for teams from not only Boardman, but Hermiston, Ione, Heppner, and other fire departments. Hermiston has a limited training
facility at their location on Westland Road, but no burning is allowed there. Boardman’s firefighters are fully trained as firefighter/EMT, making sense to keep training at the forefront of plans. Besides fighting fires, the Boardman staff, which is on duty 24/7, has public education training (CPR and 1st Aid), Stop-Drop-And-Roll training for school children, industry training and business inspections. For more information and additional renditions of the new fire hall, go to www.boardmanfd.com
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On the Web:http://issuu.com/northmorrowtimes https://www.facebook.com/northmorrowtimes/ A monthly free publication for the promotion of community news and service in Boardman and Irrigon. Published on the first Friday of each month; ad and copy deadlines are the previous Monday of each month. Artist’s rendering of new Boardman Fire Rescue hall to be completed this year.
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UEC Reaches Capital Credits Milestone In its 85th year, Umatilla Electric has reached a rare milestone—surpassing $100 million in total refunds to its members through the cooperative’s history. In March, UEC’s Board of Directors approved the return of $4.5 million to members as part of the cooperative’s capital credits program. Current and former members who purchased electricity during 2018 and 2020 will receive a refund. Checks will be mailed in midApril. Refunds of less than $10 will not be mailed, but rather retained in the member’s capital credits account until it surpasses that amount in a future distribution. As a not-for-profit, memberowned company, UEC operates at cost, with net operating revenues returned to members in the form of capital credit refunds. Refunds paid out to members are based on the amount of electricity purchased during the specified year. With the latest distribution to members, UEC has exceeded $100 million returned to members since the cooperative began distributing capital credit
refunds early in its history. UEC becomes only the 24th of nearly 900 rural electric cooperatives nationwide to reach the milestone. “As capital credits reflect each member’s ownership in the cooperative, it’s a tremendous achievement to reach this milestone,” said Bryan Wolfe, President of UEC’s Board of Directors. “It’s important for us to demonstrate to our members what it means to be a cooperative. What better way to tell our story than to return capital credits?” UEC’s annual meeting on October 10, 1947, was lightly attended; as it turned out, only a few dozen members were present in person to witness the dawn of “capital credits.” Ray Woolley, UEC’s general manager at the time, explained how it would work: Members would share in the cooperative’s profits, called ‘margins’ — revenue minus expenses. A member’s share of the margins would be called capital credits. For example, if a given member spent $200 for electric service during the year and UEC’s margins totaled 10 percent of
revenue, UEC would set aside $20 to be returned to that member at a later date. The membership voted 30-1 in favor of adopting capital credits. Typically, then and now, rural electric cooperatives keep capital credits money for a given period of time to help keep interest expense on loans to a minimum, using the funds to maintain and improve electric service. The process of refunding is called “retiring” capital credits, and started with retiring the oldest credits first. At UEC, no capital credits were assigned from 1937 until 1941, because the cooperative operated without profits during its early years of service. Capital credits have been assigned in all years since, and UEC paid its first capital credits, totaling $29,216, to its members in 1960. Today, noting the $100 million milestone, UEC General Manager and CEO, Robert Echenrode said, “We are proud to continue the tradition of capital credits, and to spend every day in service to our members.” Please call UEC at (541) 5676414 if you have questions regarding the capital credits program.
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IMESD Honors 2022 Crystal Apple Award Winners
(La Grande & Pendleton) – The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and its component school districts are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Crystal Apple “Excellence in Education” Awards. At total of 44 Crystal Apples will be presented in early May to deserving education staff in eastern Oregon. On Monday, May 2, winners from Union County school districts will be honored at the event at EOU in La Grande. Winners from Morrow County and Umatilla County school districts will be honored at the event at the Pendleton Convention Center on Monday, May 9. The events include receptions, and winners’ families and friends and school district staff are invited. Each year, the IMESD partners with its school districts to recognize outstanding administrators, teachers, educational assistants and office and building staff for their dedication and commitment to students and for their willingness to go above and beyond their regular duties. Nominations are submitted over a two-month period by administrators, coworkers, parents, students and community members. Winners are selected
from these nominations by school district administration. “Celebrating the hard work that school district employees do each and every day in our region is always exciting during
the Crystal Apple Awards. But it’s especially wonderful this year, since we can return to inperson award events,” said Dr. Mark Mulvihill, IMESD Superintendent. The IMESD would like to thank the 2022 Crystal Apple Award sponsors: CHI St. Anthony Hospital, First Community Credit Union, Rotary Club of Pendleton and Wheatland Insurance. Below is the list of the 2022 Crystal Apple Award winners. Award programs, which include
biographies of the winners will be available on the IMESD website after each event: https:/ /www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/ crystal-apple-award-ceremonies Photos of the winners will be available after each event – please request from michele.madril@imesd.k12.or.us. More information about the Crystal Apple Awards can be found at: https:// www.imesd.k12.or.us/page/ crystal-apple-awards 2022 Crystal Apple Award Winners Morrow County Ione School District Superintendent: Kevin Dinning Tracey Johnson (Principal), Ione Elementary School Stephanie McElligott (Preschool/Instructional Aide), Ione School Morrow County School District Superintendent: Dirk Dirksen Katie Burton (Counselor), Sam Boardman Elementary School Michelle Gale (Special Education Assistant), A.C. Houghton Elementary School Lori McCabe (Head Cook/Assistant Custodian), Heppner Jr/Sr High School Laura Winters (6 th Grade Teacher), Windy River Elementary
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20th Annual Morrow County Children’s Fair to be held May 19th
After a two year “covid” hiatus, we are back. Can you believe this will be our 20th year. Some of you have been at this from the very beginning with me! May 19, 2022 4 to 6:30 pm Port of Morrow Riverfront Room Inside and Outside space available! As you all probably remember, this event is to promote health, safety and wellness in our community. We are looking for partner agencies to participate by setting up a booth with a fun activity for children and providing information about your services to the families. This event is free to families and free to partner agencies. If you can join us for the event with a table for your agency, please just shoot me an email back. I will plan on providing all participants with a 6 foot rectangular or round table. If you need something different, let me know. Include any special space requirements you need such as: near an outlet, L shape space, inside/outside preference, etc. when you email me! I have attached an event flyer for you to hang in your place of business and would love it if you gave copies to your clients. Please share on social media if you can! You can find our facebook page at: https://fb.me/mcchildrensfair If you need paper copies of the flyers brought to you, please don’t hesitate to ask! We’ll get some to you! CCS is excited to bring back this popular event to Morrow County! Please consider joining us with a table representing your agency! Don’t hesitate to share this information with your own partner agencies whom you think might be interested! We are always looking for new participants. Can’t wait to see you all in May! It’s been too long!! Tiah Sanderson Devin Sade Project Management 541.980.5436 541.582.7227 fax sadeproject@gmail.com
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Whether recognizing our fallen heroes with a moment of silence or stopping by a local Veteran’s memorial or cemetery to lay flowers in remembrance, sharing your story during military service or a family members story- take some time this Memorial Day to honor our military members and their families. Morrow County Veterans Services * 541-922-6420
Vaccinate Your Horse! “Protect your horse against West Nile Virus! It is time to vaccinate your horse NOW! Be sure to eliminate standing water around your home and farm!” “For Biting Mosquitoes call North Morrow Vector Control District 541 481-6082” Visit our webpage: http://nmvcdmosquito.org Like us on facebook!
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Umatilla Electric Cooperative employee recognized with industry safety award A Umatilla Electric Cooperative lineman has received the Northwest Public Power Association’s Safety Heroism Award for his quick response to help a motorist who had collided with a power pole near Hermiston. Chris Wellington was recognized April 14 at the NWPPA’s Engineering & Operations Conference in Spokane. NWPPA is a not-for-profit association of 150 consumerowned utilities in the western U.S and Canada. Its Safety Heroism Award recognizes an employee who displayed an act of unselfish and voluntary assistance in a situation where life, significant injury or significant property loss would have been incurred but for the efforts of the individual. For Wellington, this unselfish act occurred on the evening of July 14, 2021. That day, Wellington had called in sick and was getting ready to turn in for the night when he heard a car accident right outside his house. The accident caused a power pole to be knocked down along with energized lines. Without hesitation, Chris hurried outside to offer support. He noticed smoke billowing
from where the accident occurred and q u i c k l y checked on the driver of the car that struck the pole. The situation q u i c k l y transitioned, and the car was engulfed in flames shortly after the incident. T h a n k f u l l y, the driver was able to safely escape, and before anything e l s e , W e l l i n g t o n Pictured L-R) E&O Vice Chair Jeri Timm, E&O Second checked on Vice Chair Rob Ferrera, UEC’s Chris Wellington, and them to make E&O Chair Paul Wienecke. sure they were okay. Wellington then rushed to tions. “Even though Chris was notify authorities and UEC line at home and sick – he was procrews to respond to the inci- active, and his voluntary assisdent. Knowing there were en- tance kept this life-threatening ergized lines at the scene, situation from becoming Wellington hurried to the near- worse.” Although the incident was est substation to verify the circuit, and ultimately to de-ener- out of the ordinary – the quick reaction and selflessness from gize the line. This quick action allowed Wellington was no surprise. emergency authorities to attend “The only piece of the incident to the individual at the scene as that surprised us is that Chris called in sick that day,” Knutz soon as they arrived. “If it wasn’t for the quick re- said. “When hearing of the insponse and action from Chris, cident afterwards, we were not there may have been multiple surprised to hear of Chris’ selfelectrical contacts and even pos- less act and quick action – we sible fatalities,” said Kevin are very lucky to have Chris at Knutz, UEC Manager of Opera- UEC.”
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Mittelsdorf named new executive director at Port of Morrow “I’m pleased to have Lisa Mittelsdorf take the next step and be the leader of our team at the Port of Morrow,” says Joe Taylor, commissioner. “Her past experience and relationships are a huge advantage not only with our port partners but also with our county, region and state.” Three very qualified internal applicants applied for the position making the decision difficult. The port Lisa Mittelsdorf named Executive Director at Port commission of Morrow, Boardman, Oregon would like to convey their Boardman, OR – The Port of thanks to the candidates who Morrow Commission an- applied for the position. The nounces the selection of the new port is very proud of its team executive director after an in- members and their desire to ternal search. Letters of inter- further the port’s mission and est from qualified candidates goal. were due April 4, 2022. InterThe Executive Director posiviews were conducted on April tion is responsible for the man25, 2022 in executive session by agement and administration of the port commission and a sec- Port activities. The position was ond panel of representatives left vacant after the untimely from across Morrow County. passing of Ryan Neal in JanuThe Port Commission has se- ary. The Port presently employs lected Lisa Mittelsdorf as the approximately 135 full-time next executive director. employees and is the second Mittelsdorf has been with the largest port in the State of OrPort of Morrow for over 30 egon after the Port of Portland. years and has always worked Lisa Mittelsdorf stated, “Durclosely with previous directors. ing my tenure at the Port of She is currently the economic Morrow, I have witnessed tredevelopment director and will mendous growth and diversifibegin her new role on May 9, cation of our businesses and in2022. dustries at the port. I appreci“I’m very proud and pleased ate the opportunity I had to that Lisa has been selected as work under the incredible leadthe executive director of the ership of Gary Neal for many Port of Morrow. She is an ex- years and then his son, Ryan. ceptional leader,” says Rick Like his father, Ryan was a viStokoe, port commission presi- sionary leader with a heart for dent. “Lisa’s successful collabo- Boardman and the surrounding rations with her many board region. I’m proud of the work we positions, strong community have done over the years to inand business partnerships, and crease the livability and family experience managing success- wages that benefit our commuful teams will elevate the Port’s nities in Morrow County. I look success as we continue to be the forward to supporting the vision second largest Port in the and mission of the port in my state.” new position as executive director.”
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County Commissioner Position #2 Morrow County Resident for 49 years Member of local boards & commissions for over 20 years: Morrow County Solid Waste Advisory Committee - 2001 Umatilla Electric Cooperative Board Member 2004 Morrow County Budget Committee 2017 Morrow County Planning Commission 2002 Umatilla Chemical Depot Advisory Commission 2001-2012 Good Shepherd Hospital Board 2019 Irrigon Multi-Cultural Arts Center 2014
Endorsed by: Don Russell Greg Smith Larry Burns Karen Pettigrew Gary Neal Travis Hyder Rod Taylor John Wenholz Junior Drago Dean Kegler
Paul & Phyllis Danielson Wayne & Barb Huwe Phil Hamm Gibb & Stephanie Evans Lee & Pam Docken Dan Shoemake Mike & Carol Allison Don & Donna Eppenbach Dave & Charlene Cooley Marv Padberg
Chris Brown Burrel & Karen Cooley Gary & Shirley David Jerry Healy Kevin Gilbertson Dan Daltoso Juan Reyna Angie Burke Wes & Linda Wise Greg Sweek
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Boardman hosts low-cost Rabies Clinic and offers free dog licensing The City Of Boardman Is Reminding Pet Owners Of The Need To Keep Their Dogs And Cats Current On Their Rabies Vaccinations. This Year The City Will Host A Low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic Given By Dr. Burgess Of Country Animal Hospital. Rabies Is A Fatal Disease Of The Brain And Spinal Cord, Caused By A Vi-
rus Carried By Mammals. Vaccinating Dogs And Cats Against Rabies Is Essential In Protecting Loved Ones And Halting The Spread Of The Disease. This Low-cost Rabies Vaccination Event Kicks Off On Saturday, June 11, 2022, From 8:00am To 12:00pm At The Boardman City Park. The Cost Of The Rabies Vaccination Is
$25.00 Per Pet. Along With The Vaccinations, The City Of Boardman Will Offer Free Dog Licensing. All Dog Owners Who Reside In The City Limits Of Boardman Are Required To Have Their Dog Licensed For Identification Purposes. For More Information, Please Call Boardman Animal Control Officer Jose Fernandez At 541-481-9252.
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Bank of Eastern Oregon announces 2022 academic scholarships Heppner, Oregon, (April 25, 2022) Bank of Eastern Oregon has selected its 2022 high school senior scholarship recipients. This scholarship is awarded to students planning to enroll in agriculture or business in college and judging is based on scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Applications are accepted from graduating seniors in the areas where Bank of Eastern Oregon and Bank of Eastern Washington branches and loan offices are located. $500 scholarships were awarded to Oregon seniors Allie Marker and Cali Johnson, Sherman County High School, Faith McCarty and Javon Curiel, Echo High School, Grace Ogden, Haylie Peterson and Taylor Rollins, Ione High School, Grace Taylor, Justin
Hodge, Riley Robertson, and Sam McCracken, Grant Union High School, Hailey Cunningham and Harley Ann Anderson, Heppner High School, Kailee Mansveld and Maggie Jo Frisch, Cove High School, Kendra Counsell, Imbler High School, Madaline White, Pendleton High School, Madison Whitmore, Dayville High School, Makaila Lantis, Riverside High School, and Peter McBride, Vale High School. $500 scholarships were awarded to Washington seniors Tanner Taylor, LaCrosse High School and Brenda Mojica, Pasco-Chiawana High School. “We wish these seniors the best of luck as they move on to college and look forward to hearing of their continuing success in agriculture or business,” said Bank of Eastern Oregon President and CEO Jeff Bailey.
About BEO Bancorp BEO Bancorp is the holding company for Bank of Eastern Oregon. It operates 20 branches and four loan production offices in 11 eastern Oregon and four eastern Washington counties, and one western Idaho county. Branches are located in Arlington, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, Moro, Enterprise, Athena, Hermiston, and La Grande, OR; and Colfax, Dayton, LaCrosse, Pasco, and Pomeroy WA; loan production offices are located in Ontario, Pendleton, and Madras, OR, and Caldwell, ID. Bank of Eastern Oregon also operates a mortgage division and operates the Washington locations under the name of Bank of Eastern Washington. The bank’s website is www.beobank.com.
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Stokes Landing Senior Center meal program Stokes Landing Senior Center is now providing an option of dining in or pick up at their drive through meal program in Irrigon. All meals will be served at noon each Monday. Please call 541-922-3334 anytime before Friday at 3:00 PM of each week to reserve your meal(s), leaving your phone number, number of meals you are ordering, and if you plan to dine inside or drive through to pick up your meal. These meals are available for everyone. If you are age 60 or over, meals price is $4 and if you are under 60 years of age it will cost $5.
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman New Book List: Fiction: A New Beginning: The Smoke of One Thousand Lodge Fires - Steven G. Hightower Afraid - Lisa Jackson Listening Still - Anne Griffin Murder at the Porte de Versailles - Cara Black Not So Innocent Bystanders - S. I. Soper Reprieve: A Novel - James Han Mattson The Chase - Candice Fox The Cross of One Horse - Steven G. Hightower The Darkest Place - Phillip Margolin The Diamond Eye - Kate Quinn The Jackal - J. R. Ward The School for Good Mothers: A Novel - Jessamine Chan The Sentence: A Novel - Louise Erdrich The Silent Sisters - Robert Dugoni The Violent Storm - William W.Johnstone What Happened to the Bennetts - Lisa Scottoline Non-Fiction: Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at any Size or Ability - Summer Michaud-Skog Audio Book Fiction: French Braid - Anne Tyler Memory’s Legion: The Complete Expanse Story Collection - James S. A. Corey Run, Rose, Run - Dolly Parton Shadows Reel - C. J. Box The Darkest Place - Phillip Margolin The Proposal Playbook - Samantha Chase Audio Book Non-Fiction: The Awesome Human Project: Break Free from Daily Burnout, Struggle Less, and Thrive More in Work and Life - Nataly Kogan
We’re wrapping up our Spring into Reading Challenge - be sure to check the website for the next Reading Challenge! Calling all Middle School Students: In the Middle Virtual Book Club meets every third Wednesday! Register on the website to receive the reading materials in the mail and Zoom login information. https://www.otld.org/in-the-middle-book-club Crafty Nights@ the Library is every 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 6:00. Registration opens the first of the month. Storytime Fridays are happening in each branch at 11:00 am come join the singing and storyreading. Library Hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 10-6 Wednesday 10-6 Thursday10-6 Friday 10-6 Saturday Closed
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Early Learning Hub announces available community grants (Pendleton) — The Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub (BMELH) supports community partners by providing financial support through grants. These grants are aimed at helping children and families in the area of education, health and safety. The types of projects that will be funded must address priority populations and support equity across the Hub region. Community partners may apply for up to $15,000 per biennium (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2023). Applications must have contribution from other funders equal to at least 25%
of the requested amount (refer to the Grant Guidelines for more information). Types of applications New projects: this grant is for new ideas that support children and families in school readiness, health & safety, and family engagement. Start Up: this grant is for projects that have been shown to be effective in the past or with other agencies. These funds can be used to purchase materials, facility use, food and incentives, and marketing. Professional Development: this grant is to help support professional development or the
alignment of practices between agencies. These funds can be used to pay for trainers, facility uses, food, and materials. Types of professional development may include: curriculum, socialemotional, trauma-informed, equity and leadership. Project Areas School Readiness Prenatal-3rd grade curriculum/ pedagogy alignment Family Support Family Engagement Applications are due on a quarterly basis. For more information regarding the guidelines and application process, visit: bmelh.org/communitygrants.
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Letters to the Editor To The Editor: Morrow County residents should feel fortunate to have such a qualified county commissioner candidate in Jeff Wenholz. He has lived in Morrow County for nearly 50 years. He attended schools in Irrigon and Boardman and essentially lived only outside of the county during his time at Portland State University where he majored in accounting. Since returning he has served on a number of important committees to further his understanding of the needs and concerns of Morrow County cities and citizens. For the past 20 years he has served on the Morrow County Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Morrow County’s Planning Commission. Additionally, he served on Morrow County’s Umatilla Chemical Depot Citizens Advisory Commission for 11 years. He has also served for the past 5 years on the Morrow County Budget Committee, and since 2019, on the Good Shepherd Hospital Board of Trustees. Jeff also currently serves on Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) Board of Directors and has since 2004. I met Jeff 4 years ago when I was elected to UEC’s Board. During these years I have come to appreciate his careful attention to details, his far better than average understanding of budget sheets, and his innovative and thoughtful decisionmaking process. Because of his experiences within the county, he understands the importance of agriculture, manufacturing, processing etc. to the region. He also knows and understands how to help and encourage planned growth throughout the county. Jeff is a local business man, probably knows and understands the needs and concerns within all of Morrow County better than anyone. I believe Jeff will bring to Morrow County thoughtful and innovative leadership to help navigate Morrow County through current and future issues and for that reason I fully support his election to Morrow County’s Commissioner Position #2. Philip Hamm 32738 Diagonal Rd Hermiston OR 97838 541 561 4724
To the Editor “Why Jeff Wenholz for County Commissioner” To Whom It May Concern: I’ve personally known and worked with Jeff for over 25 years and can say respectfully that I know of no one more in tune today with the current and future needs of Morrow County. Jeff is that someone with the right experience and background who presents himself as a strong candidate to become your next County Commissioner, Position #2. Therefore, let me see if I can help support that case with just a few written words. First, when measuring experience and leadership to be a County Commissioner—he has years in Morrow County (specifically the Planning Commission; Budget Committee; Solid Waste Advisory Commission). I also know Jeff to be someone who will work across all ideologies to develop the best solutions for everyone—North or South County. If you want a Commissioner who has the technological expertise to identify and implement complex solutions necessary to resolve challenges in Morrow County, that person is Jeff. Maybe you also agree that it’s time to bring in new ideas and a fresh perspective to the Morrow County Court with a vision toward the future while still focusing on current management and budgetary priorities—if so, that person for me is Jeff. Finally, Jeff can bring that honest and practical approach to County Government and is someone I know with the intellect and moral fiber to always stand by his own decisions good or bad. For these reasons and more—that is why I am supporting Jeff Wenholz for Morrow County Commissioner. Chris Brown 72717 Bunker Hill Lane Heppner, OR 97836 Ph: 541-969-9361 chrisbrown46@hotmail.com
To the Editor: With election of 2 Morrow County Commissioners coming up I recommend everyone watch the forums done by the Boardman Chamber of Commerce and the Heppner Chamber of Commerce. Part of the discussion in Heppner’s forum dealt with the Amazon donation to correct a mistake made in an evaluation of property value. It became clear to me that the mistake affected specific taxing districts in Morrow County. When Amazon graciously donated funds to correct this mistake, the monies clearly should have gone to the affected districts. Commissioner Russell’s proposal to distribute the money to those affected taxing districts was correct on this issue. Instead, the Board of Commissioners, in essence, redistributed some of that money to other tax districts. The Board of Commissioners didn’t have to do the right thing but they should have. Amazon did. Joel Peterson 65528 Halvorsen Ln Ione, OR. 97843 541-422-7215 To the Editor: Did you know that there is $200,000.00 of funding available to support local community members to launch a new or expand an existing, local project that supports an area of STEAM education, environmental sustainability, economic development, or community prosperity? The AWS InCommunities Morrow County Fund is now live! The AWS InCommunities Morrow County fund is part of an initiative of a long-standing commitment to being a good neighbor by helping deliver innovative programs that will have a lasting impact in communities where AWS has a presence. Find out more and apply at: www.changex.org/us/funds/ awsincommunities-morrowcounty-fund, contact your local Chamber of Commerce in Morrow County or reach out to us here at the UEC Business Resource Center. We are available to assist applicants to complete and submit their applications. Call us at 541-289-3000 for assistance! Kristin Connell Lead Business Advisor
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he Boardman Senior Cen ter has made some changes to its organizational structure. The previous Bylaws that the Center operated under had removed any membership categories and considered any senior (undefined) in Boardman as a member of the organization. The result was that whenever the group held an election, anyone who came to the meeting could vote. The new bylaws establish four categories of membership. First, we are honoring all former members who bought a lifetime membership in the past. If you have that membership card, or tell us that you bought one, then you will be entered on our membership rolls as a lifetime member. Second, we are establishing a voting right only membership (Bronze members) for $1 a year. Third, is a silver membership for $25 a year. This membership includes voting rights and discounts on facility space usage. Our Fourth – Gold Membership – is $100 a year and includes voting rights, space usage discounts and meal discounts.
Another change in the Bylaws is in how a vacancy on the Board is filled. The previous Bylaws called for the President to appoint replacement board members when a vacancy occurred. The new Bylaws require a vote of the current Board to approve new members. The Annual meeting of the Senior Center is held in June. This year that meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21st. The Annual Meeting will be held following the Tuesday lunch. A nominating committee has been formed to select potential new Board members for the coming election. Those names will be submitted to the membership before the meeting. Other nominees will be allowed from the floor. If you would like to be considered for a Board position, please contact Lynn Prag, Rick Weiss or Barbara Hug. The Senior Center has hired Anna Carl as the new head cook. She has been working since the middle of April. Anna has a history of providing meals for groups. Her most recent work experience before coming to the Senior Center was with the Columbia River Ranch.
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Obituaries Richard C. “Dick” Field, 79, of Bridgeport, WA, went to heaven on December 3, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 29, 1942, in Tacoma, WA, to Charles and Mildred Field. His family moved to Martin City, MT, when he was five, where he went to grade school and then high school at Columbia Falls, MT. He went in the U.S. Air Force from high school for four years, taking classes while there. He took computer classes, took a four-year apprenticeship with Bonneville Power and became a journeyman electrician, and also took many tax preparing classes. He married Linda on July 11, 1964, in Spokane, WA. He did many jobs starting in Martin City selling newspapers and ran a dance hall. He fought wild fires, was a gas station attendant, did construction, was a substation operator for 30 years, part-time for the Nespelem Valley Electric, Safety Watcher, tax preparer, part-time for the Post Office, and ran an RV Storage facility. Some hobbies he had were car racing, baseball, archery, fishing, and hunting. He was on the board of the Omak Fish and Game Trap Club, worked with FFA Students, was a board member of the Lake Woods Golf
Course, Mason, Shriner, and a member of the American Legion and Eagles. He especially enjoyed his family, each were special to him. Dick is survived by his wife at their home; daughter and son-in law, Tammy and Bill Ellis; son, Norman Field. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren are: Brenda Newsome (Max) and their children: Kaelin, Joslyn, and Maverick; Ashely Ellis and daughter, Aeriana; Tiffany DelaCruz (Billy) and their children: Elijah, Korbin, and Avalynn; Ethan Ellis (Yesenia) and their children: Aiden, Liam, and Declan; Richard, and Brandon Field; brother, Robert Field (Francis Ann). He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mildred Field. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 14, 2022, at the American Legion, 102 N. Main St., Brewster, WA, from 1-4:00 p.m. Food will be served after the ceremony. If you have a special story about Richard “Dick” bring it along and give it to the family. Anyone who wishes to say theirs, will be given the opportunity. Pastor Mike Field will officiate. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.barneschapel.com. Services are entrusted to Barnes Chapel of Brewster, WA.
Writer, Wood smith, and Boardman community proponent Floyd Edwin F.E. “Ed” Glenn passed away at home Sunday, April 24, 2022. Ed was born March 12, 1941, in Enterprise, Oregon to Harold Tolbert and Edna (Hammack) Glenn of Lostine, Oregon where he was the second born and first son of five children. He graduated Salutatorian from Lostine High School in 1959. Following his term as the 1959-1960 Oregon state FFA President he attended Eastern Oregon College where he met and ultimately married Frances Troyer of Umapine, Oregon July 1, 1967. Ed finished his education with
a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Oregon in 1971. A Modern-Day Renaissance Man, Ed’s life in ‘the Dash’ included serving as a public defender in the appellate court and as a trial lawyer. He commercially produced wine under the label La Casa de Vin. As part of the merchandising for La Casa de Vin, Ed opened the Pine Box Company allowing him to spend time woodworking, a hobby he would later revive crafting duck calls that would eventually lead to cowriting and publishing a book, Turning Custom Duck and Game Calls and winning first place in the National Duck Call Makers Decorative Duck Call division. The Columbia Valley Chronicle was a weekly publication Ed created and edited in the late eighties and early nineties. Inspired by his wife’s calling, Glenn taught a fly-fishing flytying night class through Blue Mountain Community College at the Boardman extension. He loved sharing his beloved hobby with others! Community-minded, Ed
served as both Boardman city councilor and mayor, he put his experience on the Morrow County Health District board to use as a charter member of the Columbia River Community Health Clinic. Dedication to his community was undoubtedly instrumental in being named Citizen of the Year and later one of Boardman’s Pioneers of the Year. Glenn’s Wallowa County Roots were as much a part of him as any appendage which led to his helping in the creation and organization of the Friends of the Joseph Branch Railroad. Ed is survived by his dedicated wife Frances, son and grandchildren Harold, Jason and Piper Glenn of Renton Washington, and daughter Laurel (Glenn) and her mate Forrest Dyer, and granddaughter Kaitlynn Evans all of Heppner, Oregon. Additionally, he is survived by his siblings: Rita Hoffman, Kenneth Glenn, Ellen Glenn, Jerry Glenn, siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Announcements for a public Celebration of Life will come at a later date.
Keith Erwin Tallman of Boardman, Oregon (formerly of Adrian, OR) was born December 16, 1926 in Imperial, Nebraska the son of James and Leona (Mather) Tallman. He passed away in Hermiston, Oregon with his family by his side on Sunday March 20, 2022 at the age of 95. Keith moved from Nebraska to Idaho when he was six years old. In 1938 he moved to Adrian, OR and later to the
Ridgeview area. He graduated from Adrian High School in the class of 1944. He then served in the US Navy for two years during World War II. Keith married his high school sweet heart, Wilma “Billie” Brewer in Portland, OR on July 9, 1945 while on leave from the Navy. The couple made their home in the Adrian area for a few years before buying a farm in Ridgeview. Keith operated his farm throughout his career until retiring in 2004. He moved to Boardman, Oregon in 2004 where he has resided since. Keith was an avid fishing enthusiast and has enjoyed many fishing adventures throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. He has actively followed his kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities and sporting events. He had been actively involved in the Adrian community in many ways such as: Malheur Potato Bargaining Association for 30 years, Board member of the South Board Owyhee Project and Adrian Fire Dept. Board. He has been passionate about following Adrian Sports and activities even after moving to
Boardman. Keith is survived by his four children, Terry (Cheryl) Tallman, Marilyn (Dave Heldenbrand) Nelson, Tim (Lois) Tallman and Evelyn (Michael) Gobler; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie in 2003; son, Michael; his parents; brothers, Eldon and Merrill; sisters, Carol and Ruth. A Graveside service with military honors was held at 1:00 P.M. Friday April 1, 2022 at the Owyhee Cemetery in Nyssa, Oregon. A Memorial Service was held at the Boardman Senior Center on Sunday May 1, 2022 from 1:30 TO 4:00 p.m. in Boardman, Oregon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family go to www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Family suggest memorial donations be made to the Adrian Booster Club c/o LaDawn Bayes 665 Rosewell Road Adrian, Oregon 97901 in Keith & Billie Tallman’s memory.
Riverside Athletic Schedule May May 6, TBD, Tennis: G/V @Tri-City Court Club TBD Tennis: B/V @Tri-City Court Club 10:00am Track: V @Baker High School 12:00pm Baseball: V @Nyssa High School 12:00pm Softball: V @Nyssa High School 2:30pm Baseball: V @Nyssa High School 3:00pm Softball: V @Nyssa High School May 7 TBD Tennis: G/V @Tri-City Court Club TBD Tennis: B/V @Tri-City Court Club 10:00am Track: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School May 9 TBD Golf: V @Birch Creek golf Course 4:30pm Baseball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School May 10 TBD Golf: V @Birch Creek golf Course 4:00pm Softball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School May 13, 1:00pm Baseball: V @Umatilla High School 1:00pm Softball: V @Umatilla High School 3:00pm Track: V @La Pine High School May 14 10:00am Track: V @La Pine High School
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Morrow County Health District is accepting applications for a full-time Receptionist at Pioneer Memorial Clinic. Duties include positively interacting with patients in person and on the phone, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and obtaining current information, operating various computer software programs, collecting payments and more. Requires highly organized individual with great positive attitude and excellent customer service skills who can work independently. High School Diploma and two years general office experience required, medical office experience with electronic health record software preferred. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a team player. Starting pay rate $22.01 – $24.31 DOQ with Cost of Living Adjustment 7/1. Excellent benefit package. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Applications are available at www.morrowcountyhealthdistrict.org, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, or by contacting Human Resources, 541-676-2923. EEOE.
HELP WANTED FULL TIME CLINIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT Morrow County Health District has an opening for a Full-time Medical Assistant at Pioneer Memorial Clinic in Heppner. Prior Medical Assisting and Electronic Health Record experience required, Certification and phlebotomy experience preferred. Pre-employment drug screen, background check required. Starting rate $18.33 – $20.59 w/o certification, $18.88 – $21.25 with Certification, $22.56 – $25.93 with LPN license or $23.13 - $26.19 with RN license, plus cost of Living Adjustment July 1 and increase at end of 4-month probationary period. Excellent benefits package. For more information contact HR Director Patti Allstott at 541-676-2949. Full job description, list of benefits and applications are available at www.morrowcountyhealthdistrict.org and at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. EEOE.
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The family of Ryan Neal has been touched deeply by the outpouring of love, care and concern after our loss. Thank you for reaching out, we have been uplifted by hearing from each and every one of you. A celebration of life will be held at the SAGE Center on May 7, 2022, 3:00 pm Boardman, Oregon. Gary, Kathy, Rochelle, Ari and Sonja
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District Attorney appreciates hard work of K-9 deputy Telly, deputy Nuebert Darwin David Smith: On April 26, 2022, Darwin David Smith was arrested by Morrow County Sheriff Deputy Colleen Nuebert for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer with a vehicle and while on foot. Mr. Smith refused commands from Deputy Nuebert to stop, and K-9 Deputy Telly was released to assist in the capture of Mr. Smith. K-9 Deputy Telly was able to grab onto Mr. Smith’s pants leg and allow Deputy Nuebert to take him into custody. Robert David Clark: On April 27, 2022, The Morrow County Sheriff Office was dispatched to the Port of Morrow Laydown Yard for a possible theft in progress. Deputy Nuebert deployed K-9 Deputy Telly to search the area for any hidden suspects. K-9 Deputy Telly found a scent and followed that
scent to the location of an individual hiding in a field. The individual stood up and started to run away. The individual continued to run even after being told to stop and being told that a K-9 would be deployed. K-9 Deputy Telly was deployed to stop the fleeing suspect, and
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was able to stop the individual from escaping the scene. The individual was identified as Robert David Clark, and he was charged with the crime of Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle and Criminal Trespass in the First Degree. Mr. Clark was also arrested on a Umatilla County warrant. Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson stated “The Morrow County District Attorney Office has always been a strong supporter of the Morrow County Sheriff Office K-9 program. While the decriminalization of drugs in Oregon has made it difficult to utilize K-9’s for drug interdiction, K-9 handler Deputy Colleen Nuebert has helped train K-9 Deputy Telly to help law en-
forcement locate suspects alleged to have committed criminal offenses, and apprehend fleeing suspects who have refused lawful commends to stop. In two consecutive days this week K-9 Deputy Telly has apprehended suspects of criminal activity in Morrow County. Without the help of K-9 Deputy Telly and Deputy Nuebert I do not believe these subjects would have been arrested or these cases resolved. I want to thank K-9 Deputy Telly and Deputy Colleen Nuebert for helping keep our community safe.”
Surround yourself with a good team Every successful business owner and entrepreneur should have a good team of people surrounding them to provide valuable insight. By good, I don’t mean the group should be simply comprised of people who are like minded and think your business concept is great. Nay-sayers can bring a unique perspective and cause you to think about things you may not have considered. Bring together people with different backgrounds, skill sets, and ages. This can drive important conversations to make certain all of the issues, potential barriers, challenges, and opportunities are on the table. But where do you find such people willing to spend time providing valuable input? Here are some thoughts: · Start with an existing or likely customer. What interests them about your product or service? Or, in the case of a startup, why would they be willing to spend money with you? How much are they willing to pay and why would they choose you over a competitor? In what ways could your business improve or adjust to better serve them? A change in hours, product selection? Do you provide quality customer service? · Bring in an accounting or bookkeeping professional. Yes, you may very well have to pay for their time, but let’s face it….it all boils down to whether
your business is, or can be, profitable. · Find an experienced, savvy business owner to be on your team. Learn about best practices and pitfalls common to any entrepreneur. · Speak with your local high school Future Farmers of America and Future Business Leaders of America student advisors. Contact career centers at colleges or universities in your community. These students may be able to serve as interns benefitting your company in a variety of ways. This may include the development or expansion of social media and digital marketing, for example. Perhaps they could do valuable market research. Simply having their unique perspective could help you grow your business clientele. · Find the most creative thinker you can. Let them brainstorm and come up with ‘crazy’ ideas which just might evolve into your next best revenue stream. · In the case of an existing business, bring your top employee(s) to the table. Allow them to speak freely about problems they see which might be negatively impacting your bottom line. Welcome suggestions, input, and insight. · Receive feedback from the director of your Chamber of Commerce about your business. How might you expand the reach of your company through
your marketing efforts? Are you taking advantage of every opportunity afforded to you with your membership? · Solicit the assistance of ad representatives from your local newspaper and radio station. While social media and digital marketing have their place, newspaper and radio advertising remains extremely relevant in Eastern Oregon and may be the very best way to reach a particular segment of your desired customer base. Learn how to write effective and creative press releases. · Familiarize yourself with and take advantage of the services offered by organizations such as Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, SBA, and other business resource centers. Most often, these services are offered at no charge and are staffed with highly trained business professionals. These are just some of the ideas which may help you develop your concept or existing business into a thriving enterprise. You may have to grow a thick skin, but welcome ideas and expand your horizons. This is what successful entrepreneurs do. Greg Smith is the Director of the Small Business Development Center at Eastern Oregon University. For free, confidential business advising please call 541-962-1532 or email eousbdc@gmail.com.