North Morrow Times May, 2024

North Morrow

Volume XXXI

Number 12

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May 3, 2024

Park selects new logo, mission statement

Boardman, OR – April 24, 2024 The Boardman Park & Recreation District proudly unveils its refreshed logo and mission statement.

The Boardman Park & Recreation District was established in 1967 as an Oregon Special District. Today, BPRD is leasing approximately 143 acres from the US Corps of Engineers for the purpose of maintaining a marina and community park with camping sites. BPRD is committed to organizing a variety of events and programs aimed at creating inviting and enjoyable experiences for members of the community.

In the new logo, the focal point is a silhouette of Marina Park’s iconic Sunset Gazebo which is a beloved spot used by many residents in Boardman.

Surrounding the gazebo, is a silhouette of trees and children engaged in sports symbolizing the harmony between nature and recreational activities offered by BPRD. While preserv-

ing elements of the former logo, BPRD decides to keep the sun and river to further establish its representation of its location.

BPRD has added a walleye fish to pay homage to the historic catch from the Columbia River, proudly displayed in the BPRD’s main office.

BPRD’s updated mission statement reflects our dedication to “enrich our community by fostering safe and enjoyable recreational experiences within well maintained parks and facilities.”

The rebranding of our logo and mission statement aims to better capture BPRD’s mission.

BPRD staff are enthusiastic about the new chapter and are eager to implement new ideas to further enhance our community.

While the former BPRD logo will still be visible in the coming months, BPRD staff is diligently working to update all materials to reflect the renewed identity.

North Morrow Times Co-Editors: Lynn Prag (541) 571- 3071 Jane Pope (541) 377-6801 Email: NorthMTimes@gmail.com or mail to P. O. Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 Check us out on the Web: http://issuu.com/northmorrowtimes Or on FaceBook: 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 Friday of each month.

Have you tried Boardman Senior Center for a yummy lunch?

If you are looking for a healthy lunch at a decent price, check out the Boardman Senior Center. They serve lunch on Tuesday and Thursday each week at Noon. The North Morrow Times publishes the Senior Center monthly menu each month; look for it on page 10 this issue. Cost for lunch is $5 for seniors, $6 for those younger than age 55. Check out the Boardman Senior Center FaceBook page for regular information and photos of the lunches. If you are still working and have little time for lunch, you can be in and out of there in 20-30 minutes.

On the first Saturday morning each month, the Senior Center cooks a breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am, which includes eggs (as you like them) pancakes, ham or bacon, hash browns, toast, biscuits with gravy, and coffee, tea, milk or juice ---all for just $7.00! The next breakfast will be Saturday, May 4th -- be there!

The Center is run by a seven member board of directors who meet monthly. Office Manager Teresa Parsons runs the day to day operations and can answer any questions you might have, 541/481-3257. The board of directors is looking to add activities that everyone might be interested in such as day trips, game nights, etc.

Call if you have any ideas for new things to enjoy! The Center is always looking for volunteers to help our, either on a onetime basis or weekly. If you’re interested, stop by and enjoy lunch, too!

The Senior Center can be rented out (by room or the entire facility) for a very reasonable price. Call Teresa for pricing. Many residents use the facilities for birthday parties, me-

morials, anniversary parties, etc. Boardman Park & Recreation District is holding a Loteria Night (similar to Bingo) gathering at the Senior Center on May 9th. Loteria has become a monthly outing for many residents who look forward to the various prizes and socialization. If you’re not familiar with Loteria, it’s easy! One of the staff or friends attending will help you get started!.

Catering is another specialty the professional staff does to raise money for the Center. Interested?

Give Teresa a call for pricing, depending on your choice of menu.

The Boardman Senior Center is located beside City Hall at 100 Tatone Street.

If you are new to the area it is a great way to meet new friends. If you are a long time resident you can go eat lunch with friends.

Everyone is welcome!

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Boardman Arbor Day doings In celebration of Arbor Day, Boardman Park & Recreation District crew organized volunteers to plant 52 trees around Boardman. The Arbor Day Foundation, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the City Public Works staff planted the trees at Marina Day Use Park, Boardman RV Park and in the green spaces along Front Streets across from Sunrise Cafe and Subway.

Another eight trees were donated to Windy River Elementary School for their staff to plant at the school.

The goal is to plant 600 trees around the Boardman area, George Shimer CEO at Boardman Park states. The trees planted were 11- 15 feet tall, so will be very noticeable additions to beautify our community.

Most were varieties of Maple trees, with some Lindens, Elms and one Tulip tree.

Riverside Jr/Sr April Athletics

May 3, 10:00am, Golf: V Union@Buffalo Peak Golf Course 12:00pm, Baseball: V Nyssa 12:00pm, Baseball: V Nyssa 12:00pm, Softball: V Nyssa 2:00pm, Softball: V Nyssa May 4, 11:00am, Track: V TBA May 6, 9:00am, Golf: V Baker @ @Quail Ridge Golf Course Baker City May 7, 9:00am, Golf: V @Quail Ridge Golf Course Baker City 4:00pm, Baseball: V McLoughlin 4:00pm, Softball: V McLoughlin May 10, 9:00 am, Tennis: V, Umatilla @ Columbia Basin Racket Club 11:00am, Softball: V Heppner 1:00pm, Softball: V Heppner 3:00pm, Track: V Burns, McLoughlin, Nyssa, Umatilla, Vale May 11, 9:00 am, Tennis: V Umatilla @ Columbia Basin Racket Club 10:00am, Track: V Burns, McLoughlin, Nyssa, Umatilla, Vale May 13, TBD, Golf: V TBA@Emerald Valley Golf Club 4:00pm, Baseball: V Umatilla 4:00pm, Softball: V Umatilla May 14, TBD, Golf: V, TBD@Emerald Valley Golf Club May 16, TBD, Track Varsity Finals @ Eugene May 17, TBD, Tennis: V, @Tri-City Court Club TBD, Track Varsity Finals @ Eugene May 18, TBD, Tennis: Varsity District @ Prineville

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May 3, 2024

Bank of Eastern Oregon names Chairman and Vice Chairman Heppner, Oregon, (April 26, 2024) BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, upon completion of the annual shareholders meeting in Heppner, elected Bob Armstrong as Chair of the Board and Gabrielle Homer as Vice Chair.

Armstrong joined the Board in 2004.

He is a CPA and is an owner of Loop Ranch LLC, a family owned, purebred Angus cattle operation. Bob and his wife Lauri, who is employed by Solutions CPA’s, live near John Day. Homer joined the Board in 2020. She is Chief Financial Officer for Painted Hills Natural Beef. She is also quite active in local, state, and national cattle organizations. Gabrielle and husband Will, who is Chief Operations Officer for Painted Hills Natural Beef, live near Fossil, OR. “Bob and Gabrielle have proven themselves as dynamic leaders on our Board. Each have long histories with the Bank, both as customers and board members. We look forward to their continued leadership roles on the board of directors. Bob currently chairs our Audit Committee, and Gabrielle is chair of the Compensation Committee”, said President and CEO, Jeff Bailey.

About BEO Bancorp BEO Bancorp is the holding company for Bank of Eastern Oregon. It operates 21 branches and three 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; Colfax, Dayton, LaCrosse, Pasco, and Pomeroy, WA; and Caldwell, ID. Loan production offices are located in Ontario, Pendleton, and Madras, OR.. 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 https:// www.beobank.com.

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May 3, 2024

UEC Annual Meeting draws over 650 attendees

UEC Board President Bryan Wolfe delivers a free year of electricity to the grand prize winner at the 87th Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 20.”

HERMISTON - The Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston buzzed with energy as more than 650 members and guests gathered for Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 20.

The event was a resounding success, highlighted by engaging presentations, exciting door prizes, and unforgettable entertainment.

Kicking off the evening, Weston Putman, Manager of Public Relations served as the event’s emcee and set the stage with a video introduction showcasing the UEC Board of Directors, followed by a presentation of highlights from 2023 by Board President Bryan Wolfe and an update on the cooperative by General Manager/CEO Robert Echenrode.

Attendees eagerly awaited the announcement of the Board election results, which saw Bryan Wolfe re-elected in District 3 and Phil Hamm secur-

ing another term in District 4.

Throughout the event, attendees were treated to a meal prepared by Castle Event Catering of Richland, Wash. Door prizes, including the coveted grand prize of a full year of free electricity, kept the excitement high, with over 40 additional prizes adding to the festivities.

The evening concluded with a fun performance by Rock Dee House Dueling Pianos, leaving attendees with lasting memories. As a token of appreciation, each household departed with the gift of a power tower, a portable multi-port charging station, symbolizing the theme for the year, “Creating Powerful Connections.” “We are thrilled to have record attendance at this year’s event and look forward to seeing our members throughout the year across our service territory,” Putman stated.

For more about UEC’s Annual Meeting, visit UmatillaElectric.com.

CULTURA FEST 2024 UNDERWAY Get ready for Cultura Fest 2024! The third consecutive year of the much anticipated party of the year, this free community event will take place Saturday, May 25th at the Sunrise parking lot, 101 Front St NE in Boardman from 4pm to 9pm. Join us for a Street Dance Edition, hosted by local businesses, Café Cultura and Casa Gracia. This year we can expect over 25 local vendors, Macario’s bar on site serving delicious Mexican cocktails and beers, raffle prizes, and entertainment by local DJ El Muñeko. Interested vendors apply at https://forms.gle/pLvW8BacfaPJNdRL8.

Looking to sponsor or event? Email cafe.cultura.18@gmail.com for more info.

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Umatilla Electric GM/CEO honored with Excellence in Engineering or Operations Award HERMISTON - Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) announced today that General Manager/CEO, Robert Echenrode, has been honored with the prestigious Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) Excellence in Engineering or Operations Award for 2024.

The NWPPA Excellence in Engineering or Operations Award, also known as the Milton Hunt McGuire Award, is the most prestigious award for a utility employee to receive in the areas of engineering or operations, given by NWPPA. Because of the high caliber of requirements to receive the award, it is not given out every year. The award honors an NWPPA member utility employee that has made a contribution to the indus- 2024ExcellenceEO_RobertEchenrode: “Robert Echenrode (center) receives try as a whole. Examples of the Excellence in Engineering or Operations Award from Jimmy award-winning industry Scarborough of Jefferson County PUD (left) and Rob Ferrera of Sacramento contributions include engi- Municipal Utility District (right). PHOTO CREDIT: northwest Public Power neering or operational inno- Association vations; participation in and/ or leadership on industry stan- 36 years across four electric co- nent substations and dards or issues; and rising up operatives, Robert has consis- switchyards and five mobile to the myriad of opportunities tently demonstrated outstand- substations. The cooperative presented by the issues and ing leadership, innovative contributes its significant challenges the industry has thinking, and an unwavering growth and investments in infaced. commitment to advancing the frastructure to the leadership of “We are honored to present engineering and operations sec- Echenrode through the agriculRobert Echenrode with this tor of the electric utility indus- tural and industrial growth in award for his visionary ap- try.” eastern Oregon. proach, success in managing “I’ve had the privilege of wit“Receiving the NWPPA Exgrowth, and forward-thinking nessing firsthand Robert’s ex- cellence in Engineering or Opmindset in agricultural and in- ceptional contributions to our erations Award is a special dustrial development,” says organization and the utility in- honor,” says Echenrode. “I’m Kurt Miller, executive director dustry.” Says Josh Lankford, grateful for the foundation laid of NWPPA. “These qualities vice president of engineering by those before me and the dedihave positioned Robert as a lu- and operations at UEC. “His cation of our full team as we minary in the Northwest and technical expertise and strate- continue to innovate and serve beyond.” gic insights have played a piv- our communities.”

Echenrode was formally pre- otal role in advancing UEC’s Umatilla Electric Cooperasented with the NWPPA Excel- capabilities and fostering sig- tive extends its heartfelt conlence in Engineering or Opera- nificant economic growth in our gratulations to Robert tions Award during the NWPPA region.”

Echenrode for this well-deEngineering & Operations ConThrough Robert’s diligent ef- served recognition. ference, on April 11 in Tacoma, forts, UEC has implemented For more information about Wash. innovative solutions to serve Echenrode’s accomplishments Louis Toth, director emeritus members of the cooperative. and the NWPPA Excellence in of Toth & Associates, Inc. nomi- Since Echenrode took the helm Engineering and Operations nated Echenrode for the award in 2016, the cooperative has in- Award, please visit and shared the following, “With creased power sales by nearly UmatillaElectric.com. a remarkable career spanning 300%, added over 20 perma-

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Rep. Smith selected to lead apprenticeship pathways panel at dorchester conference HEPPNER, OR — Representative Greg Smith has been selected to lead a centerpiece panel on workforce development and apprenticeships at the Dorchester Conference on Saturday, April 27 at Mt. Hood Resort in Welches, Oregon. Rep. Smith is the longest-serving member of the Oregon House of Representatives and will facilitate the discussion focused on enhancing apprenticeship opportunities to strengthen Oregon’s workforce.

This panel selection underscores Representative Smith’s extensive background and dedicated advocacy for apprenticeship utilization requirements on public projects, alongside his efforts to secure investments in apprenticeship centers. His leadership aims to bridge the gap between educational institutions and the workforce needs of today’s industries, ensuring a robust and skilled labor force.

Rep. Smith will lead a discussion with esteemed experts, including: · Tricia Mooney, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Hermiston School District · Jimbo Anderson, Business Manager, Operating Engineers Local 701 · Todd Mustard, Chapter Manager, National Electrical Contractors Association · Michelle Fussell, State/Local Government Relations, Ironworkers Local 29 · Jed Hartley, MBA, Director of Training and Development.

Dr. Mooney is currently spearheading the development of the Columbia Basin Apprenticeship Center.

The discussion will delve into successful strategies for integrating apprenticeship programs within public and private sectors, highlighting the critical role of partnerships in fostering a skilled workforce that can meet the evolving demands of

the economy.

“It is an honor to lead this important discussion at the Dorchester Conference,” Rep. Smith said. “Apprenticeships are crucial for building a skilled workforce and supporting sustainable economic growth. I look forward to sharing insights and strategies that can help expand these opportunities statewide.”

The invite-only Dorchester Conference is the oldest annual political conference in the U.S. and provides a unique platform for policymakers, industry leaders, and educators to collaborate and discuss pressing issues facing our communities today. This panel is expected to offer valuable perspectives and actionable solutions to enhance workforce development initiatives across the country.

For more information about the 2024 Dorchester Conference, please visit https:// dorchester.org/

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Oregon Trail Library Boardman New Book List: Adult Fiction: Dirty Thirty - Janet Evanovich Bless Your Heart - Lindy Ryan Meadow Falls - Brown Carolyn Nightwatching: A Novel - Tracy Sierra Technically Yours - Denise Williams Library Hours Lone Oaks Crossing - Janet Dailey Sunday Closed The First Day of Eternity - Charles West Monday Closed The General and Julia: A Novel - Jon Clinch Tuesday 10-6 The Other Mothers: A Novel - Katherine Faulkner, Wednesday 10-6 The Reaper Follows - Heather Graham Thursday10-6 The Twilight Garden: A Novel - Sara Nisha Adams Friday 10-6 Better Hate than Never: A Novel - Chloe Liese Saturday Closed The Angel of Indian Lake - Stephen Graham Jones The Women: A Novel - Kristin Hannah Daughter of Mine: A Novel - Megan Miranda Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘em Dead - Elle Cosimano Expiration Dates: A Novel - Rebecca Serle The Book that Broke the World - Mark Lawrence Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun - Elle Cosimano The Expectant Detectives: A Mystery - Kat Ailes The Sweet Blue Distance - Sara Donati The Husbands: A Novel - Holly Gramazio The Princess of Las Vegas: A Novel - Chris Bohjalian The Songbird of Hope Hill: A Novel - Kim Vogel Sawyer The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers: A Novel - Samuel Burr The Silence in Her Eyes: A Novel - Armando Lucas Correa The Uncharted Flight of Olivia West: A Novel - Sara Ackerman You Only Call When You’re in Trouble: A Novel - Stephen McCauley Adult Non-Fiction: We Loved it All: A Memory of Life - Lydia Millet Somehow: Thoughts on Love - Anne Lamott You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir - Maggie Smith Friends of Dorothy: A Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Icons - Anthony Uzarowski Pasta Grannies: The Secrets of Italy’s Best Home Cooks - Vicky Bennison Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share - Valerie Bertinelli Butter Boards: 50+ Inventive Spreads for Entertaining - Alejandra Diaz-Imlah Pasta Grannies: The Secrets of Italy’s Best Home Cooks - Vicky Bennison The Tried & True Cookbook: 150 Quick and Easy Recipes for Busy Families - Alyssa Rivers Effortlessly Elevated Eats: Unique, Flavorful Recipes for Everyday Cooking - Jenny Hurley Nourish: Simple Recipes to Empower Your Body and Feed Your Soul Gisele Bündchen The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook: 700+ Recipes for Kitten and the Bear Cookbook: Recipes for Small Batch Preserves, Scones, and Sweets from the Beloved Shop - Sophia Kaftal th

Crafty Nights @ the Library is on Wednesday, May 8 at all 3 branches - visit our website to register. Spots are limited.

Did you know CreativeBug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists? Visit our website to access CreativeBug with your library card and see the new May projects and printables!

We offer pre-school Storytimes on Tuesdays @ 11 am in Boardman and Heppner and at 11 am on Fridays in Irrigon.

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Spring Bash, Earth Day, Cemetery cleanup and now Summer Rec

By Gregg Cheney Boardman Park & Recreation District (BPRD) has had a busy start to the Spring Season. On April 20th BPRD hosted the Spring Bash where there were multiple events that went on during the day such as a 5k race, a car show, a bouncy house, and free boat rides from the Boardman Fire District’s new fire boat. There were also food vendors, artisan vendors and yard sale vendors. April was “Minority Health Awareness Month.” BPRD wanted to support the cause so the proceeds from this event will start a scholarship with the pharmacies. Those in need will have some resources to help pay for prescriptions.

As you visit the parks around the city, you will notice some new trees have been planted.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)launched a Cloud Canopy Program in the region. Their Goal was to plant 600 trees in the region. AWS was able to connect with the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) to help in this promotion. BPRD was approached to facilitate an event in Boardman. CEO George Shimer set the goal of planting 400 trees within the city.

The connection was then tied into the City ‘s Cleanup Day on April 22, 2024, which was Earth Day. AWS and ADF provided

the funds to purchase trees, supplies for the trees and supplies for the day’s event. Approximately 35 AWS workers, a representative from ADF, and 11 BPRD workers showed up at 8:30 in the morning. 60 trees showed up in the back of a semitruck that morning along with more headed to Hermiston and Pendleton with other stops on the way to Salt Lake City.

All these trees were in 15-gallon containers. The trees averaged 11-13 feet in height with some reaching 15 feet. Most were varieties of Maple trees, with some Lindens, Elms and one Tulip tree.

After a few dignitary speeches, a safety briefing, and a demonstration on how to plant the trees, the AWS/ADF/ and BPRD crews went to work.

The crews planted 39 trees within two hours. Six more trees were finished after lunch.

Another seven trees were planted by the City of Boardman public works department and eight trees were donated to Windy River and Sam Boardman Elementary Schools.

Around 300 more trees will be planted soon. Shimer stated, “This project was done in such a short time span. We ordered the trees through Kopacz Nursery., who had to order the 60 trees from the west side of the state to fulfill our request. Now

we can order more specific trees for specific needs due to not having a rush.”

The summer recreation program is finishing up the planning process. Morrow County School District has been helpful in procuring the funds for this year’s program. Funtastic Kidz will run in the same pattern as in the past with Riverside Jr. High and Senior High School students acting as counselors. Students from outgoing kindergarteners through outgoing 6th graders will rotate stations within each day to experience art, sport, science, and social growth, This will take place between 8am and noon Monday through Thursday, starting June 17 through July 25 with the 4th of July week off. Signups are opened now online.

A big change this year will be for the Teen Summer program.

Students from incoming 7th grade to incoming seniors will get a chance to choose from a variety of camps: cooking and baking camp, wilderness survival camp, robotics and model rockets camp, reality show challenge course camp, and sports camp. Check in with the Boardman Park & Recreation District web site or social media pages for more information on this as well as other upcoming events.

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BMCC Update Spring Term rolls on at Blue Mountain Community College but students and staff are looking forward to wrapping up the academic year in early June and celebrating Commencement with the graduates. Commencement is set for Wednesday, June 12 starting at 6 pm at the Pendleton Convention Center.

In the meantime, however, there is lots to do in preparation for summer and fall term. Incoming and continuing students will be registering for Summer classes starting May 7 and for Fall classes starting May 20. Staff at the BMCC Workforce Training Center in Boardman are ready to assist. Students can take placement tests, receive assistance with financial aid and meet with a Navigator as they prepare for upcoming terms.

Summer Term classes begin July 1 and Fall Term begins September 23. Call 541-481-2099 to set up an appointment or for more information.

Forklift Operator for Spanish Speakers is on the calendar for the week of May 13. This course features classroom instruction on safety and operational details, a written exam and is followed by a skills test.

Cost of the class is $179 per person. Students should call the office at 541-481-2099 for registration details.

The BMCC Workforce Training Center is open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday until switching to summer hours on June 16. After that date, all BMCC locations will be closed on Friday through Labor Day.

Boardman Senior Center May Menu Tuesday May 7 Meatloaf & Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Beans Rolls Cake Tuesday May 14 Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup GArlic Bread Green Salad Ambrosia Tuesday May 21 Tater Tot Casserole Green Beans Green Salad Rice Krispy Treats Tuesday May 28 Green Chili Beef Enchiladas Rice & Beans Chop Salad Pudding

Thursday May 3 Fullo Salad Bar Chicken Noodle or Lasagna Soup Rolls Jello Thursday May 9 White Chicken Chili Corn Bread Green Salad Banana Split Bars Thursday May 16 Birthday Meal Spaghetti & Lasagna Garlic Bread Green Salad Brownies Thursday May 23 BBQ Chicken Melon & Veggie Tray Potto Salad Chips & Dip Cake & Ice Cream Thursday May 30 Ham & Beans Corn Bread Pea & Cheese Salad Cupcakes

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

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We are excited to see God move in our community.

Join us as we worship God. Sunday 300 2nd Street NWBoardman, OR 97818 worship Phone 541-656-6918 Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 pm 11:00 am Ladies Bible Study Friday 10:30 am Hispanic Church Spanish - Sat. & Sun. evenings 6 pm Youth Group meets Sunday 5 to 6:30 pm

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Copies of the Request for Proposals solicitation document may be obtained from the Morrow County Planning Department, Morrow County Government Center 215 NE Main Ave., Irrigon, OR 97844, or online at www.co.morrow.or.us/ rfpstmabbott@co.morrow.or.us . Complete proposals will be accepted via email at: no later than 2:00 p.m., May 30, 2024.

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Congratulations to Riverside High School Sophomore NATHEN HAMMOND for breaking the 1984 Riverside 3000m record with a time of 9:25.14 For the months of June and July the North Morrow Times will be out a week early. The June issue will be in your mailbox on May 31st. And the July issue will be out on June 28th.

Water for Eastern Oregon (H2OEO) has hired Justin B. Green as executive director, leading the organization’s efforts to provide safe drinking water and curb groundwater nitrate contamination in the Lower Umatilla Basin.

Green is an environmental policy and regulatory consultant whose firm, Justin B. Green Consulting, is based in North Portland.

Prior to 2022, he spent four years with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality as Water Quality Administrator, where he approved the Second Action Plan to address nitrate concentrations in the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area (LUBGWMA).

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Boardman resident finds nitrate solution through filtration system, regular testing In 1984, Luis Monge bought an acre of property just southwest of Boardman. It was a place to build a home to raise his family in the small community.

At the time, the city’s population was just over 1,200 and a new freeway interchange had been built at Exit 165 to accommodate expanding business at the Boardman Industrial Park.

Monge worked on nearby farms and later at Boardman Foods, growing and producing vegetables and other crops.

In all the years he lived and worked in Boardman, he doesn’t remember hearing anything about nitrates in the groundwater, even when the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area was established in 1990.

“We didn’t know until a couple of years ago that our

drinking water had nitrates,” said Monge, who drilled a 130foot well and installed a septic system when the house was built in 1984. “Two years ago people started talking about it and getting together to have meetings. And we got tested right away.”

The test in 2023 showed that Monge’s nitrate level was 29 mg/L, nearly triple the level reco m mended by the EPA. He was concerned about the health effects it may be having on him and his wife and immediately began looking for a someone to install a filtration system.

He contacted Rob Merriman Plumbing in Pendleton, who installed two stand-up filters — one for nitrates and one for iron

— directly on the well line in the pump house near his home.

All the water for his home passes through these filters, while irrigation water bypasses the system and goes directly to his yard. Monge still tests the well water every month — both before and after it is filtered. He sends the tests to the Kuo Testing Lab in Umatilla to track the nitrate level in the groundwater and ensure his filter is working properly. On his most recent test, the unfiltered water had a nitrate level of 22.8 mg/L and the filtered water tested at 1.8 mg/L. The filtration system cost $3,400 and has an effective lifespan of 3-5 years, depending on use, Monge said. But because of the regular well tests, he knows the system is keeping nitrates at a safe level in his home drinking water.

Direct tap filters are also available, which remove nitrates directly from sources of drinking water like the kitchen faucet. The Oregon Health Authority has teamed up with the Morrow and Umatilla county health departments to offer free testing and vouchers for filtration systems. For wells that test higher than 40 mg/L, bottled water deliveries are available.

Information provided by Water for Eastern Oregon (H2OEO)

Luis Monge had two stand-up filters installed on his well line: one filter for nitrates and one for iron. He still tests his home water each month to make sure his water is safe to drink. Rob Merriman Plumbing from Pendleton installed his system.