North Morrow Times May 5, 2023

Boardman Summer Recreation Programs begin June 20th

Don’t miss out on the best of summer fun in the Boardman area. Boardman Park & Recreation District has once again made BIG plans for activities that will include kids from ages 5 through 17 ... and it’s all FREE!

FUNtastic Kids

For ages 5 to 12

June 20 to July 20

Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 11: 30 am.

During FUNtastic Kids they play outdoor games, tie-dye and do other fun crafts, visit the Boardman Recreation Center, go swimming, rock climbing, slacklining, and even have visits from different community organizations like Boardman Rural Fire District for safety programs.

Teen Summer

For ages 12 to 17

June 20 to July 20

Monday to Thursday 1:15 pm to 4:00 pm.

Some Teen Summer activities will include: kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, paintballing, slacklining, bowling, rock climbing, swimming, wood-burning and other advanced crafts, as well as an end of camp trip to Silverwood.

For both camps FREE bussing is available. You must register for attendance online; see the advertisement on this page for details.

Both FUNtastic Kids and Teen Summer camps are free, including bussing in the Boardman area. Check with the Boardman Recreation Center for bussing routes.

They are now looking for Summer Recreation Staff to fill Camp Councilor and Camp Director Positions. Anyone interested should visit https://

Photos from past years’ Boardman Park & Recreation summer recreation programs.

openings/ to fill out a job application or email

with any questions about the camp or open positions.

Boardman city council appoints councilor vacancy

At the April 11th meeting, the Boardman City Council appointed Richard Rockwell to fill the vacant councilor seat. Mr. Rockwell is a 40-year resident of Boardman and owns a local business. He’s been involved in the community as a long-time wrestling coach and volunteer. He fills the councilor seat formerly held by Roy Drago, Jr., who was recently appointed to the Morrow County Board of Commissioners. Councilor Rockwell’s term expires December 31, 2026.

In other city business, Mayor Keefer presented Roy Drago, Jr. with a certificate of appreciation for his years serving on the city council. Councilors moved forward with establishing a timeline for the hiring of a new city manager. On April 27, 2023, the community will be able to attend a Meet and Greet with the candidates for the city manager’s position. This will be held at the SAGE Center from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

The next regularly scheduled city council meeting will be Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm at Boardman City Hall.

Pictured Right Top L-R: MayorKeefer swears in Richard Rockwell to fill the vacant councilor seat.

Bottom L-R: Roy Drago, Jr. was presented a certificate of apperciation by Mayor Keefer for his service on the Boardman City Council.

Morrow County Board of Commissioners Notice of Public Hearings

To Update the County’s Ambulance Service Area Plan

The Morrow County Board of Commissioners will hold a series of Public Hearings to consult with and seek advice from each person, city, entity or rural fire protection district within the County that provides or desires to provide ambulance services and has notified the county of its desire to be consulted prior to the adoption of the update of the Ambulance Service Area Plan and the boundaries of any ambulance service areas to be established under the plan. In addition, the County will hear testimony from interested public citizens.

Oral and written comments will be accepted. Written comments must be received by Wednesday, May 10, 2023 and can be submitted either via email to r vanderwall@co.morrow.or.us or by mail to Morrow County, P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836.

The Board will consider the comments received to draft and adopt a new Ambulance Service Area Plan and designation of the boundaries of any ambulance service areas at a future meeting. The County is currently operating under the 1998 Ambulance Service Area Plan and Ordinance MC-C-4-98.

The Public Hearing detai ls are as follows:

1.3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3rd – Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner

2.6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3rd – Bartholomew Building Upper Conference Room, 110 N. Court St., Heppner

3.3:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10th – Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, Riverfront Room, 2 East Marine Drive, Boardman

4.6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10th – Morrow County Government Center, Courtroom, 215 N.E. Main Avenue, Irrigon

Oral comments from a person, city, entity or rural fire protection district within the County that provides or desires to provide ambulance services will be limited to 10 minutes, and comments from the public will be limited to three minutes.

Direct inquiries to: Roberta Vanderwall, Interim Administrator r vander wall@co.morrow.or.us 541-676-5613

IMESD employee receives Communication Award

(Pendleton) – In March, an employee from the Communication Department at InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) received an Award of Excellence from the Oregon School Public Relations Association (OSPRA). The award was in the Branding & Image category and was given to Jennifer Richardson, Graphic Design Specialist for IMESD.

The campaign Richardson was awarded for was the redesign of the district logo for the Milton-Freewater Unified School District. Richardson approached the redesign of the logo with a deep understanding of the importance of brand image and its impact on students, staff and the wider community. Through an extensive process of consultation and collaboration with district administrators and stakeholders, Richardson gained a clear understanding of the district’s needs and goal to create a fresh, modern logo that reflects the district’s values, vision, and mission.

“Redesigning a logo is part of the entire rebranding process, which is a crucial part of a school district’s identity in the

community. It was a great project to work on,” Richardson said.

Michele Madril, IMESD’s Director of Communication, said the new logo was well received by the community and received positive feedback from both staff and students.

“Jennifer’s attention to detail, commitment to high-quality work and ability to communicate effectively with the district was evident in the final product,” Madril said.

The award was presented at OSPRA’s Annual Conference in Troutdale, Oregon. OSPRA is a

professional association representing schools, school districts, educational associations, consulting agencies and organizations and includes more than 65 school communication professionals in Oregon and southwest Washington.

Jennifer Richardson, Graphic Design Specialist at IMESD won an Award of Excellence from OSPRA.

Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Morrow

Aviso de Audiencias Públicas

Para actualizar el plan del área de servicio de ambulancia del condado

La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Morrow llevará a cabo una serie de Audiencias Públicas para consultar y buscar el consejo de cada persona, ciudad o distrito rural de protección contra incendios dentro del condado que brinda o desea brindar servicios de ambulancia y han notificado al condado su deseo de ser consultado antes de la adopción de la actualización del Plan del Área de Servicio de Ambulancia y los límites de las áreas de servicio de ambulancia que se establecerán en virtud del plan. Además, el Condado escuchará testimonios de ciudadanos públicos interesados.

Se aceptarán comentarios orales y escritos. Los comentarios escritos deben recibirse antes del miércoles, 10 de mayo del 2023 y pueden enviarse los por correo electrónico a rvanderwall@co.morrow.or.us o por correo postal a Morrow County, P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836.

La Junta considerará los comentarios recibidos para redactar y adoptar un nuevo Plan del Área de Servicio de Ambulancia y la designación de los límites de cualquier área de servicio de ambulancia en una reunión futura. El condado actualmente opera bajo el Plan de Área de Servicio de Ambulancia de 1998 y la Ordenanza MC-C-4-98.

Los detalles de la audiencia pública son los siguientes:

1.3:00 p.m., miércoles, 3 de mayo - Sala de conferencias superior del edificio Bartholomew, 110 N. Court St., Heppner

2.6:00 p.m., miércoles, 3 de mayo - Sala de conferencias superior del edificio Bartholomew, 110 N. Court St., Heppner

3.3:00 p.m., miércoles, 10 de mayo - Habitación frente al río, Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2 East Marine Drive, Boardman

4.6:00 p.m.. miércoles, 10 de mayo - Sala de justicia, Morrow County Government Center, 215 N.E. Main Avenue, Irrigon

Los comentarios orales de una persona, ciudad o distrito rural de protección contra incendios dentro del Condado que brinda o desea brindar servicios de ambulancia se limitarán a 10 minutos, y los comentarios del público se limitarán a tres minutos.

Consultas directas:

Roberta Vanderwall, Administrador interino r vander wall@co.morrow.or.us * 541-676-5613

Cattle Barons weekend celebrates

western culture for 15 th year

(Pendleton, OR) - May 5th kicks off the 15th year that Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend tips their hat to western heritage and support of future western agriculture leaders through scholarships. The event, or series of events, raises funds for scholarships awarded to area college students who are furthering their education in agriculture-related fields.

Held in the Pendleton Convention Center and Round-Up Pavilion, Pendleton Cattle Barons boasts a western-packed weekend that brings in thousands of visitors each year. Early in the week, building up to the main events, various western artistry classes are held. Makers gather from across the Northwest to develop skills and learn from others in their field. Beginners classes are offered, inviting those who have always wanted to learn a trade to give it try with guidance from instructors.

The “Tradin’ Post” area in the convention center will open at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday with a variety of vendors. While cattlemen visit with representatives of feed suppliers and animal health experts, other visitors can shop for Western home decor, clothing, hand-

made boots and beautiful Western art.

The annual Western Artisan Show on both Friday and Saturday is an art show in itself. With entries from all over North America, the show displays amazing bits, spurs, knives and other engraved items. You can purchase your favorites, and you can even take a leather, silver or other maker class. In the main hall, on Friday at noon, there will be live timed contests to determine the champion master builder in leather and silver competition.

In the Round Up Pavilion, starting on Friday morning and continuing on Saturday morning, you can watch the select ranch horses and working dogs work cattle and compete for the Ranch Horse and Working Dog championship. The Western Select Ranch Horse and Working Stock Dog Sale will start promptly at 3 pm Saturday in the Convention Center main hall. Be sure and get there early for a buyer number and purchase a superior ranch horse or stock dog from the Pendleton Cattle Barons offering.

On Saturday, BBQ teams will compete for bragging rights in the “Buckaroo Barbecue Challenge.” Starting at 11 a.m., you can purchase a “People’s

Choice” award button that allows you to sample the fare and vote for your favorites.

Evening action in the Roundup Grounds Pavilion starts at 6 p.m. on Friday with Stock Saddle Bronc Riding and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday with Breakaway Roping.

“Stock Saddle Bronc Riding is different from traditional rodeo,” said Andy Vanderplatt, president of the Pendleton Cattle Barons Board of Directors. “These are guys who work on ranches and bring their own saddles — not special saddles. It’s the grass roots of rodeo, trying to stay on young, unbroken broncs.”

Cattleman are used to hard work, and the organizers of the Pendleton Cattle Barons Weekend have worked long and hard to bring you this spectacular Western-themed festival and support deserving youth with ag scholarships.

“It really gets Westen and that fits right in Pendleton, with so many Western attractions, and it’s a great way to spend a weekend,” VanderPlaat said.

For information, entry forms, tickets and a complete schedule of Cattle Barons Weekend events, visit cattlebarons.net.

BMCC student named to All-Oregon Academic Team

[Pendleton, OR] Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) student Katrina “Joy” Holmes has been named to the All-Oregon Academic Team. Holmes is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. The formal recoagnition ceremony will be held on April 21 at Chemeketa Community College’s Eola Event Center.

The All-Oregon Academic Team is part of the All-USA Academic Team that recognizes high-achieving community college students who show intellectual rigor and academic excellence combined with leadership and service on the campuses and in their communities. The New Century Workforce award is for workforce-ready

students whereas the New Century Transfer award is for students transferring to universities.

Holmes’ journey at BMCC has inspired her to continue her education at Eastern Oregon University. Since attending BMCC, Holmes’ has started her own small business as a proofreader—and even created the business logo in a BMCC course. One of Holmes’ driving factors is her passion for reading and writing.

“My ultimate career goal is to become one of those who helps supply the world with good stories and good information: a writer and an editor. I wish to help others either escape their turmoil or learn to

live with it,” says Holmes. There are 38 All-State Community College Academic Teams, and students nominated receive medallions and certificates at a state-level recognition ceremony. The purpose of the ceremony is to showcase community college student leaders to legislators, community leaders, and local businesses as a direct result of the high-quality instruction community colleges produce.

“BMCC faculty and staff are extremely proud of Joy for her academic rigor and commitment to the local community,” shares Velda Arnaud, BMCC Faculty. “Joy will continue to make an enormous difference in the lives of those around her.”

BMCC to hold Community Listening Sessions

Blue Mountain Community College will host a Community Listening Session in Boardman on May 9 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Riverside High School Auditorium. These sessions are being facilitated by Susan Bowers of Eastern Oregon Business Source for the purpose of collecting input to aid in the development of future strategic plans, campus planning and operational efforts such as strategic enrollment, facility usage and operation optimization. Community members are encouraged to attend.

Forklift Operator class is on the agenda for May 12 at the BMCC Workforce Training Center in Boardman. Successful completion of the class, which includes a driving test on a forklift, will give students a forklift operator card, good for three years. In addition, a Mobile Elevated Work Platform and Fall Protection class will by offered by BMCC in June. Dates to be determined. Please call BMCC at 541-481-2099 for more information or to get registered.

The academic year is winding down at BMCC but that also means a new academic year is just around the corner. This is the perfect time for students to prep for the new year by getting their FAFSA complete and getting registered for summer and fall terms in mid-May. Class selections are always best when done early.

Stop in at the BMCC Workforce Training Center or give us a call if we can be of any assistance. Hours at 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Phone is 541-481-2099.

Sponsored by Morrow Co Unified Rec District &Cultural Coalition & the folks of Lexington

South Morrow Farm Crawl to showcase local

agriculture and community on June 17, 2023

Morrow County, OR - The South Morrow Farm Crawl is a new, family-friendly event that’s ready to showcase the best of local agriculture and community on June 17, 2023. This event offers visitors the chance to take a day-long tour of six local farms in South Morrow County, followed by a stop at the Morrow County Heritage Agriculture Museum and a community event in the park near Willow Creek Water Park. The tour runs from 11 am – 4 pm and community event from 3 pm – 7 pm.

The South Morrow Farm Crawl is a self-guided tour that allows attendees to explore a variety of farms and ranches, including wheat, vegetables, flowers, bees and honey, and livestock such as sheep, cattle, swine, and even emus. The event features a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations for all ages, including opportunities to learn about sustainable agriculture practices.

Following the farm crawl tour, participants can join together in Heppner to enjoy the live music featuring the band Skillethead of Central Oregon, local food trucks on site, and a vendor market with a variety of goods and local artisanal products. There will also be a community Corn Hole competition tournament. Attendees have the opportunity to receive a free South Morrow Farm Crawl Passport, where they earn a passport stamp for each farm site they stop at and each vendor site they shop at. Passport holders can win raffle prizes at the community event for stamps gathered in their passport.

“The South Morrow Farm Crawl is a great opportunity for visitors to learn about agriculture and connect with the region,” said Julie Baker of Oregon State University Extension, Morrow County. “By attending the event, visitors can build and strengthen their relationships with local growers, small farms, and community members as they share their contributions to agriculture, education, agritourism and more.”

This event was made possible through grant funding, sponsored by Amazon Web Services and Change X. The project is led by Julie Baker, with Oregon State University Extension, and a committee of participating farm sites representatives. The South Morrow Farm Crawl is free to attend, and participants can start their self-guided tour at any of the participating farms. The Morrow County Loop will offer one route of public transportation starting at 11 am, visitors can reserve their free seat on the bus on the website. For more information, including registering your Corn Hole tournament team, vendor inquiries, and a map of participating farms and activities, visit www.southmorrowfarmcrawl.com.

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Umatilla Electric Cooperative celebrates its 86th Annual Meeting

Hermiston, Ore. — Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) held its 86th Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center in Hermiston, Ore.

During the meeting and membership dinner, over 600 Members and guests received a report from Board President, Bryan Wolfe, an update from CEO / General Manager, Robert Echenrode, and had a chance to win one of over 30 door prizes.

At the meeting, UEC presented its 2022 Annual Report, which included 2022 Financials, achievements from the past year and reflects on the highlights of another year of service.

Some of these highlights include:

-Surpassing six billion kilowatt hours for the first time – a 20.5% increase compared to the year before.

-Celebrating 40 years of UEC’s Energy Efficiency program.

-Retiring over $10 million in Capital Credits to Members.

-Working nearly 250,000 hours without a lost time injury.

At the business meeting, the cooperative also announced the election results for the Board of Directors. In 2023, UEC’s Districts 5, 6 and 7 were up for election. The election results were as follows:

- Elected in District 5, Incumbent Tom Pitzer

- Elected in District 6, Incumbent Steve Platt

- Elected in District 7, Incum-

bent John Otis

Following the business meeting and door prizes, the Members in attendance had a chance to hear from CEO / General Manager, Robert Echenrode, as he answered some of the questions from throughout the evening.

To cap off the night, Members were treated to a Dueling Pianos performance from Rock Dee House Entertainment.

Dueling Pianos performed for the crowd at UEC’s 86th Annual Meeting

Paid for by Wes and Mary Killion

May Schedule

Boardman Pool and Recreation Center

Adult Classes:

H.I.I.T.: Monday & Wednesday 5:30am-6:15am (No class on May 1st or 3rd )

YOGA: Monday & Wednesday 6pm-7pm

ZUMBA: Monday & Thursday 5pm-6pm

LOW IMPACT AEROBICS: Tuesday 5:30pm-6:30pm & Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm

WATER AEROBICS: Monday & Wednesday 10am-11am & Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm

ADULT SELF-DEFENSE: Tuesdays and Fridays 5:30pm-6:30pm

NEW CLASS! GOLDEN SNEAKERS AGES 55+: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-11:15am (Starts May 9 th)

Youth Classes:

LITTLE DRIBBLERS/BIG DRIBBLERS: Wednesdays 4:30 pm-5:15 pm (Ends on May 17th )

YOUTH JIU-JITSU: Wednesdays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm & Fridays 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

WBIB INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT: Private Basketball Lessons, several time slots available

Special Events

FREE Loteria at the Boardman Senior Center: May 8th from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Loteria is a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, that uses colorful cards with different images. The game is often played with family and friends and has become an important part of Mexican culture and folklore.

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48 Clues Into the Disappearance of My Sister - Joyce - Carol Oates

American Mermaid - Julia Langbein

Desolation Creek - William W. Johnstone

Dirty Laundry: A Novel - Disha Bose

Earth's the Right Place for Love: a Novel - Elizabeth Berg

Hang the Moon: A Novel - Jeannette Walls

Künstlers in Paradise - Cathleen Schine

Lessons at the School by the Sea - Jenny Colgan

Not the Ones Dead - Dana Stabenow

Once We Were Home - Jennifer Rosner

Pineapple Street: A Novel - Jenny Jackson

Shubeik Lubeik - Dina Muhammad

Smolder - Laurell K. Hamilton

The Dog of the North - Elizabeth McKenzie

The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare - Kimberly Brock

Umatilla Electric celebrates internal promotions in Engineering Department

Library Hours

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Tuesday10-6

Wednesday 10-6

Thursday10-6

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The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise - Colleen Oakley

Two Wars and a Wedding: A Novel - Lauren Willig

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for MurderersJesse Q. Sutanto

Who Owns the Clouds? - Mario Brassard

Non-F iction

Choosing to Run: A Memoir - Des Linden

Everyday Bread: 100 Recipes for Baking Bread on Your Schedule

Oregon Blue Book: Almanac & Fact Book

The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery - Adam Gopnik

Wild Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the Natural World - Mike Higgins

Dustin Earls has been a key employee for UEC’s Engineering Department since he started at the cooperative nearly six years ago. Dustin accepted an internal promotion to Superintendent of Engineering in April. This position is an extension of the Manager of Engineering and includes directing projects in Distribution, Engineering, Planning, and GIS mapping.

Kai Arbogast was also promoted from Engineer I to Engineer II and will gain supervisory duties in his new role. Kai began his career at UEC as an Intern in 2018 and took a fulltime position with the co-op in 2021.

“Dustin and Kai have both done a great job for UEC and I look forward to seeing them

take on leadership roles within the engineering department,” says Cole Bode, Manager of Engineering.

Umatilla Electric receives two national communications awards

UEC’s public relations team was awarded two “Spotlight on Excellence” awards by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The Spotlight on Excellence Awards program recognizes a body of outstanding work produced by electric cooperative communication and marketing professionals from across the country. Of 18 categories, Umatilla Electric won two in their classification. Submissions are judged by

a panel of judges in marketing and communications professions.

“We are thrilled to bring home two gold awards from the NRECA,” says Jodie Thomas, Interim Public Relations Supervisor at Umatilla Electric. “We strive to tell the story of our cooperative and it’s an honor to have our materials recognized nationally.”

UEC’s Public Relations team

has seven members that work collectively to support communications for the co-op. Weston Putman, Manager of the department shared, “Our goal is to put the needs of our members first and share with our member-owners what their cooperative is working on. I am very proud of the team and am excited for them to accept these awards at the upcoming CONNECT Conference in May.”

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BEO Bancorp reports 1ST quarter earnings

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Heppner, Oregon,

Bancorp

(April 12, 2023) BEO

(OTCBB:BEOB)

and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced 1st quarter 2023 consolidated net income of $3,313,000 or $2.75 per share, compared to $0.67 per share for first quarter 2022. Total assets were $852.9 million, up 2.5% year over year. Net loans of $479.5 million were up 1.9% from the same period in 2022, while deposits were at $777.6 million up 1.5% year over year.

“During a time of increased attention on struggles within the financial services industry, I am pleased to report that BEO Bancorp and Bank of Eastern Oregon continues to add shareholder value by showing strong profits; more importantly our Bank has abundant liquidity and a strong equity position. The media has given a tremendous amount of attention to the bank failures in early March. It is important to note that our bank, as well as many of our peer banks have minimal similarities to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. The only

similarities are that we are all called banks and deposits are FDIC insured up to program limits. That is where the similarities end. Those failed banks had a drastically different business model catering to a vastly different clientele. Their balance sheets were structured significantly different and risk profiles were completely opposite of most community based financial institutions,” said President and CEO Jeff Bailey.

Chief Financial Officer Mark Lemmon said, “Inflation has driven action by the Fed. This factor alone has driven income. We continue to have strong liquidity. Shareholder equity is up 13.3% over the past year; Return on Average Assets and Return on Average Equity are 1.52% and 25.58% respectively.”

Chief Operations Officer Becky Kindle said, “Deposit growth has moderated, but is still up slightly from a year ago. We appreciate the loyalty of customers and the faith they have in the bank.”

“Renewal season is winding down and overall credit quality

looks good. 2022 was a good year for ag production and it shows up in increased margins for our producers,” said Chief Credit Officer Ed Rollins.

Chief Lending Officer John Qualls added, “Similar to last year, rain and snow across much of our trade area has delayed spring field work. There has been an abundance of snow across SE Oregon. The moisture is welcome, but it has brought on changes to normal practices among producers.”

“Our business model is not complicated and our philosophy has not changed. We are true to our roots and here to serve the financial needs of our customers and provide the financial services they need. As our customers succeed, so does the bank. We are safe, sound, and have sufficient liquidity to continue serving our communities as we have for over 78 years,” concluded Bailey.

For further information on the Company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at https:// www.beobank.com.

May 5, TBD Golf: V

@Birch Creek golf Course

TBD Tennis: B/V@TBA

1:00pm Track: V

@Stanfield Secondary

May 6 TBD Tennis: B/V @TBA

10:00am Track: V

@Ontario High School

11:00am Baseball: V

@Riverside High School

11:00am Softball: V

@Riverside High School

1:30pm Baseball: V

@Riverside High School

1:30pm Softball: V

@Riverside High School

May 8 TBD Golf: V

@Birch Creek golf Course

May 9 TBD Golf: V @Birch Creek

Golf Course

May 10 4:00pm Baseball: V

@McLoughlin High School

4:00pm Softball: V

@McLoughlin High School

May 12 10:00am Tennis: B/V

@Stanfield Secondary

10:00am Track: V

@Baker High School

3:00pm Baseball: V

@Riverside High School

3:00pm Softball: V

@Riverside High School

5:30pm Softball: JV

@Riverside High School

May 13 10:00am Tennis: B/V

@Stanfield Secondary

May 15 TBD Golf: V @Tokatee Golf Course (McKenzie,OR)

May 16 TBD Golf: V @Tokatee Golf Course (McKenzie,OR)

May 19 2:00pm Track: V @Vale

High School

May 20 TBD Track: V @Vale High School

May 25 TBD Track V @University of Oregon

May 26 TBD Track V @ University of Oregon

SUPPORT MARVIN PADBERG FOR PORT

As a former county comissioner, I had the opportunity towork with and observe Marvin Padberg in his role as Port Commissioner. During Marvin’s time on the Port Commission, there has been tremendous growth in both jobs and tax base in Morrow County. Some of the businesses that have come here during Marvin’s time on the Port include Tillamook Cheese and Whey plants, Amazon, Lamb Leston, Pacific Ethanol, Calbee Foods, WindWave, Hanley Energe, Tread-it, NW Container, a couple of cold storage facilities and many more. These companies represent thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment. The Port of Morrow has been able to do this by being collaborative partner in our regional economy. The Port of Morrow has become the second largest port in Oregon. The average wage in Morrow County has continually increased because of these efforts. This translates into healthy retain business opportunity in our county.

Marvin’s opponent has a track record of anntigrowth. She filed an appeal with LUBA to stop the proposed speedway. It was thrown out by the state, and the race track never came, but trying to deny them the opportunity was just wrong. She has also shown up at county commission meetings to stop employer sponsored housing, and often shows up at the Boardman City Council and planning commission meetings as a disrupter.

Join me in voting for Marvin Padberg Commissioner Port of Morrow.

John Wenholz, Former County Commissioner, Irrigon

Why is Morrow County Developing a New Ambulance Service Area Plan?

Morrow County is developing a revised Ambulance Service Area Plan (ASA) for one reason, and one reason only. We are required by Oregon law and administrative rules to do so.

Unfortunately, over the years Morrow County has NOT been carrying out its legal duties and responsibilities, and as a result, we are out of compliance on our current ASA. We are operating

under a 1998 plan that has never been reviewed and updated as required every five years. An attempt was made in 2021, but did not follow the required legal process, and was never completed nor approved and adopted by the County. We are working with the Oregon Health Authority to complete this process as soon as possible.

The process to update the Plan has been started and we are committed to conducting this procedure according to law and in a fair and impartial manner.

David Sykes, Chair

Morrow County Board of Commissioners

To the Citizens of Morrow County:

Election time is once again approaching. Many positions are being challenged, which I believe is a good thing. We need more citizens to become involved in government; at all levels.

One of the positions open is for the Port of Morrow Board of Directors, Position #5. My candidate for the position is David Boor. I’ve known him over 30 years and have seen him develop into a great citizen, excellent teacher/coach, community volunteer and area cheerleader. David has the personality, the demeanor, the knowledge, and the desire to do what is best for Morrow County. If elected he will always listen to comments from the citizens and give replies.

Please cast your ballot for Port Commissioner #5 for Dave Boor.

“I rave about Dave!”

Frances Glenn Boardman, Oregon

Support David Boor for Commissioner Port of Morrow

I listened to the recent candidate’s forum for Commissioner Port of Morrow. In my opinion David Boor rises to the top in a crowded field for these reasons. David was the only positive voice in the forum. He understands that we are all winning because of the past efforts of the Port of Morrow. Our economy is strong and there are plenty of opportunities for employment in Morrow County. Our youth has an opportunity to stay in the area after high

school if they wish, because of the work done by the Port of Morrow and its industry partners. His opponents want to criticize every one and everything done in the past. The incumbent John Murray spent most of his time explaining the problems, and why they were everybody else’s fault but his. He also spent a lot of time justifying his vote not to let the City of Boardman have a seat at the table when industry has an impact on them. This isn’t the first time that John Murry has aired his displeasure of having the City of Boardman as a partner. He previously at a county commission meeting expressed his displeasure in having Mayor Sandy Toms, City Manager Karen Pettigrew and Port Commissioner Rick Stokoe on the CREZ II committee because they were affiliated with the City of Boardman. The City of Boardman has not done anything but be a valuable partner in the Enterprise Zone, bringing the perspective of City government from an impacted city.

I get tired of all of the negative attitudes and trying to blame the other guy for whatever went wrong. David will work with the other commissioners and staff at the Port of Morrow as well as our public and private partners in the best interest of Morrow County and the region. Join me in voting for the only positive voice in this race. Vote David Boor Commissioner Port of Morrow position

5 Don Russell Boardman, Oregon

VOTE FOR CHANGE- NOT MORE BUSINESS AS USUAL

My name is John Murray and I am asking for your support for reelection to the POM commission. I’m a pharmacist and own Murray’s Drug serving Boardman, Irrigon, Ione ,Lexington and Heppner.

I am passionate about the port and outspoken on issues you, the public, should know. I was called out as being the only one to dissent from previously unanimous board decisions. I feel I’m the best candidate to bring county-wide unity for each community to understand the needs of others and then work together in collaboration not competition.

I’m proud of the port and its employees. All our communities have benefitted from the economic prosperity it has brought us.

However, in the last 10 years, I feel the port has grown at a pace it could not sustain. Wastewater recycling and disposal is the most serious issue facing us. The DEQ has fined the port $3.1 million and halted any additional wastewater to the port’s disposal system until a secondary water treatment system is operational.

I also believe there are significant conflicts of interest with 2 of the current port commissioners. Having owners of a fiber-optic company that serves datacenters at the port calls into question its integrity and professionalism. In the last 5 months they had to abstain from discussion or voting 60% of the time.

I commit to you:

1. transparency and accountability, (wastewater management)

2. Responsible economic growth (avoid private property rights disputes and right of way issues.)

3. County-wide representation, (increase understanding - build unity, not division)

I ask for your vote and support, but, if I am not your preferred candidate then vote for Wes or Jonathan, and vote for Kelly Doherty who has no conflict of interest. Vote for change and not business as usual.

Sincerely,

John Murray Jmurraydr@gmail.com

541-980-8880

Dave Boor supported for Commissioner Port of Morrow

In a crowded field, David Boor rises above the rest and deserves our vote for Commissioner Port of Morrow. David is an educator and coach and has taught in Boardman for 23 years. He has relatives in South Morrow County. His dad lives in Heppner, his sister lives in Ione and his brother lives on Rhea Creek.

David will represent the whole county. His opponent Jonathon Tallman is in my opinion a complete moron. I worked closely with his father Judge Terry Tallman for eight years. Hard for me to believe they are even related. John Murray tries his hardest to try and stop the Dollar General and their multi-million-dollar investment from coming to Heppner. That’s not who I want in charge of economic development.

David will listen when spoken to, and do his own research and homework to make the most informed decisions. I like his philosophy on how to treat people with respect, and not tear them down just because your opinion differs. Join me in voting for David J. Boor.

John Wenholz, Irrigon

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New class targets seniors

Are you a senior looking to get active and stay healthy? Look no further than Golden Sneakers, the brand-new fitness class designed specifically for individuals aged 55 and over!

Boardman Pool and Recreation Center has teamed up with ACE-certified fitness instructor and personal trainer Sydney Allison to offer this exciting new class.

Golden Sneakers will offer a variety of exercises and activities tailored to seniors of all fitness levels, from gentle stretches to low-impact cardio and strength training, Golden Sneakers will help you stay fit, flexible, and energized. Led by an experienced fitness instructor, Golden Sneakers is designed to be

fun, social, and supportive. You’ll have the chance to connect with other seniors who share your passion for staying active and healthy, all while enjoying a safe and welcoming environment.

Golden Sneakers will begin on Tuesday, May 8 th, and will continue each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting out, Golden Sneakers is the perfect class for anyone looking to stay healthy and active as they age. Why wait? Stop by the rec center on May 8th at 10:30 a.m. and get ready to put on your Golden Sneakers!

Boardman Senior Center May Menu

Tuesday May 9

Burnt Field Pizza Day

Green Salad

Snickerdoodle cookie

Tuesday May 16

Fish & Chips

Coleslaw

Cake

Tuesday May 23

Baked Chicken

Mashed potatoes w/ gravy

Veggie medley

Rolls

Fresh Fruit

Tuesday May 30

Salisbury Steak

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

Pudding

Thursday May 11

Spaghetti

Garlic Bread

Green Salad

Chocolate Cheesecake

Thursday May 18

Chicken Fajitas

Rice & Beans

Tortillas

Guacamole

Chocolate chip cookie

Thursday May 25

Chili Baked Potato w/ cheese

Green Beans

Green Salad

Jello

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

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

Boardman Senior Breakfast

$7.00

Saturday, May 6th 7:30 - 10:30 am

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