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College hires Ken Daniel as next BMCC Foundation Executive Director
Ken Daniel, new BMCC Foundation Executive Director PENDLETON, Ore. – Blue Mountain Community College and the BMCC Foundation are pleased to announce the
hiring of Ken Daniel as the next BMCC Foundation Executive Director. Daniel will replace Margaret Gianotti, who will retire Dec. 2 after 12 years in the role. The BMCC Foundation invests and fundraises to support BMCC student scholarships and programs. Daniel’s employment history is nearly all in foundation, major gifts and fundraising work. He comes to BMCC from the Family Health & Wellness Foundation in Kennewick, Wash., where he served as Executive Director. The foundation, which formerly was a part of Trios Health, since 2015. There, he planned and implemented private and community fundraising, special events, planned and annual giving, and major gifts, as well as directed all donor management. In 2.5 years, Daniel grew the
foundation’s investment funds by 40%. Prior to that role, Daniel served as the Development Director of the Spokane Guild School Foundation, where he grew investment funds by 42%, and also worked for 11 years for the Boy Scouts of America as a finance director, director of support services, and program director. “I am extremely excited about this new opportunity to build upon the strong Foundation that has been laid before me,” Daniel said of his new role at BMCC. “There is so much great potential to grow the philanthropic work for the College and community. I feel very fortunate and humble to be able to work with such a great team of community volunteers and professionals.” Daniel will begin his new role at BMCC on Friday (Nov. 1) to allow for several weeks of transition time with Gianotti.
Lamb Weston donates mobile hotspots to three library branches Oregon Trail Library District now offers mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout. The library mobile hotspot program allows library card holders to access unlimited, highspeed Internet service anywhere a T-Mobile signal can be received. The library currently offers 15 mobile wireless hotspots for checkout (5 at each branch). These units can offer up to 4G LTE service and are perfect for travel, schoolwork, job hunting, and more. With a generous donation from Lamb Weston the hotspots have been funded for a year. Patrons can
checkout a hotspot for an initial three weeks. Hotspots can be renewed twice, if no holds have been placed. Kathy Street, library director, is excited OTLD can offer this service for patrons. “Internet service is taken for granted, unfortunately many people do not have access to internet at home. These hotspots will allow access from your own home.” Patrons may access the OTLD catalog on the website oregontrail.ploud.net, if you have any questions please visit or call your local branch.
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Community Calendar November 2019 2 Boardman Senior Center - Community Breakfast – 7:30am-10:30am Boardman Senior Center - 100 Tatone St. 4 Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon 5 Oregon Trail Library, Boardman Storyhour (Tuesdays @11:00 am Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Tuesday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. Boardman City Council Meeting, 7 pm at Boardman City Hall 7 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 7:00 pm, at 300 SW Wilson Ln. Boardman Park & Rec. District Board Meeting @ Park Office - 7:00 pm 16 Greenfield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 19 Tillicum Club meets the (3rd Tuesday of each month) @ 7:00 pm 20 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon - Noon, Riverfront Center Boardman City Planning Commission - (Third Wednesday of each month, open to the public.) City Hall - 7:00 pm 21 Boardman Park & Rec. District Board Special Meeting @ Park Office - 4:00 pm 26 Boardman Park & Rec. District Board Executive Session 5-7 pm, regular Board meeting 7 pm, Recreation Center 28 SAGE Center will be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday
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End-of-Season Events planned at Maryhill Museum There are only 3 WEEKS left to visit Maryhill Museum of Art this season. Their last day this season will be November 15 — hope to see you before then! WEST COAST W O O D C U T: CONTEMPORARY RELIEF PRINTS BY REGIONAL ARTISTS through November 15, 2019 Bob Hicks of Oregon Arts Watch described this exhibition of prints from Oregon, California and Washington artists as “intriguing and accessible.” See woodcuts, linocuts and wood engravings by artists Berk Chappell, Dennis Cunningham, Erik Sandgren, Jonnel Covault, Manuel Izquierdo and Paul Gentry of Oregon; Washington artist Yoshiko Yamamoto; and California artists Andrea Rich, Art Hazelwood, Daniel Gonzalez, Gordon Mortenson, Leonard Nuñez, Rik Olson and Tom Killion. The prints showcase not
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only the natural splendor of West Coast, but also address homelessness, migrant labor, emigration, Native fisheries, logging and environmental issues. All of the 60 works are drawn from the museum’s permanent collection. TEACHERS AS ARTISTS: EXPLORING IDENTITYThrough November 15, 2019Teachers as Artists is an annual juried exhibition in the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Education Center showcasing the talents of
OAEA members who are current or retired arts educators. This year we invited art teachers to submit works in any genre that explore identity. Presented in partnership with Oregon Art Education Association. Juror: Veronica Alvarez, Ed D., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Director of School and Teacher Programs. ALSO ON VIEW...Maryhill Favorites: Still LifeThéodore Rivière: Sculpture.
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Futbol Club thanks Boardman community for support
Pirate FC would like to present their first teams as a traveling Futbol Club here in Boardman. We would like to thank Boardman Park and Rec for their support. We appreciate all of their hard work. We look forward to adding new members for our indoor and spring season.
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Tuesday was the beginning of a new era in communications for Morrow County Sheriff’s Office. Undersheriff/ Emergency Manager John Bowles and Lt. Terry Harper went to the Black Mountain repeater site with the Umatilla Morrow Radio Data District and contractors who started work on upgrading the 450 MHz radios to the new 700 MHz digital system. The new system is expected to improve communications for emergency responders in Umatilla and Morrow County. We also checked out the 146.780 MHz Amateur radio site which is used by Amateur radio operators to assist during emergencies. Morrow County Emergency Management recently assisted with funding for emergency backup batteries for this repeater which will keep the site operational in the event of a power outage. Morrow County Sheriff’s Office currently has five of our staff with ham radios licenses who work with Amateur radio operators in our area who assist with emergencies -- Kudos to those flexible tower climbers for their good work!
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch New Book List – October 2019 Fiction: A Little Hatred – Joe Abercrombie Exhalation – Ted Chiang This Tender Land: A Novel – William Kent Krueger The Other Americans – Laila Lalami Shamed – Linda Castillo All the Flowers in Paris: A Novel – Sarah Jio Entangled – J. S. Scott Half Empty – Catherine Bybee The Russian – Ben Coes Too Soon to Die – William W. Johnstone Non-Fiction: Norco ’80: The True Story of the Most Spectacular Bank Robbery in American History – Peter Houlahan On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey – Paul Therox In Waves – A. J. Dungo
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Regular Library Hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Wednesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Thursday 12-5 Friday 12-5 Saturday 10-2 Boardman
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Veteran Recognition All Military Veterans, Active Duty Personnel and Families The Congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Boardman would like to show our appreciation for your dedication and selfless service on our behalf and that of our Country, by inviting you to attend Services with us. There will be refreshments and snacks served after the service and time to meet some new people and share a few stories. Services will be held on: November 17th 2019 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 420 Locust Rd. in Boardman At 11:00 A.M. We hope to see you there! On a side note. If you need someone to talk to or just to listen, Please feel free to contact me Pastor Mike Smith (Sgt. USMC) (541 571-9183) And if you are considering selfharm or know someone who is. Please know that there are people that care. The Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) Text 838255 Or live chat at veteranscrisisline.net
SAGE Center Is offering FREE admission for everyone, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, on the second Saturday of each month during the school year 101 Olson Rd, Boardman, OR 97818 Phone: (541) 481-7243
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Same Day Clinic Opens Veterans Town Hall meeting & Open at the Walla Walla VA House held at the Port of Morrow By Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer
or traveling away from their home VA and have a medical need to see a provider, they will be sent upstairs to the SDC.
Thursday, October 24, 2019 Walk-in service just got better at the Walla Walla VA! The Walla Walla VA now has a Same Day Clinic (SDC) – aka sick call clinic – available at the Walla Walla campus for both traveling Veterans and walk-in visits when a Veteran cannot get a timely appointment with their care team. Similar to the new urgent care benefit offered through the MISSION Act, this new service allows the Veteran to get Same Day Clinic includes individual rooms assistance with minor to allow for privacy when seeking care. medical issues without a long wait for an appointment. And · Veterans who are assigned to accessing Walla Walla VA’s SDC al- primary care teams at one of Walla lows records to remain in-house and Walla VA’s community-based outpaimmediately accessible in the tient clinics (CBOCs) are also asVeteran’s record. sessed for medical need and sent to The SDC quietly opened on Au- the SDC. gust 5 and its services are currently · Veterans who have a primary being offered to all Veterans pre- care team here at the Walla Walla VA senting as walk-in patients. It is open campus will first be assessed by their aduring normal business hours ( 8 own team’s nurse care manager, and a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday through if their provider is unable to see them Friday. This clinic idea has been on in a timely manner that same day, the drawing board since earlier this they will be send to the SDC. year and the Walla Walla VA is As always, administrative needs pleased to be able to offer this new such as appointment scheduling/reservice to Veterans. scheduling, prescription refills, travel “I am really excited we are able to pay, and other items can be adpilot a same day clinic to meet the dressed on the spot. Veterans are needs of the Veterans,” states Kyle encouraged to bring along their mediGarrison, BSN, RN, Chief of Outpa- cation list if they plan to visit the tient Nursing at the Walla Walla VA SDC. campus. “I feel it provides more paAnd of course, Veterans who are tient centered care with even more experiencing a classic emergency ability to see Veterans at a time that and feel immediate care is necessary is convenient for them.” should seek local emergency care It all starts with a visit to the without delay. check-in desk in Walla Walla VA’s As this new opportunity to primary care clinic building (Bldg. meet Veterans health care needs 143) and completing an “Unsched- grows, the Walla Walla VA will moniuled Patient Visit Form” to determine tor its effectiveness and be watchwhat the immediate medical need is. ing how Veterans respond to this If their need cannot be addressed at new opportunity with the goal to the check in-desk, these options will expand the program. Taking care of be offered: the Veteran’s medical needs is the · Veterans who are unassigned highest priority.
Friday, October 25th the Walla Walla VA Medical Center and Clinics invited local Veterans and Community members to a Veterans Town Hall Meeting and Open House held at the Port of Morrow, Riverfront Conference Center. Over thirty veterans attended to learn about: •Introduction of new leadership •How the new VA MISSION Act is working for care in the community •Upgrade to a new electronic health record •New same day clinic at the WWVA main campus • Smoke free campus now, and how that affects our clinics Representives from the Walla Walla VA, Boardman Clinic and Morrow County Veterans Services attended to supply information to the local vets. A light lunch and cake were provided by Morrow county Veteran Services and Walla Walla VA’s Voluntary service.
Photo L-R: Rhonda Michael, Chief, Health Administration Service Michael Norwood, Pharm.D., Assistant Chief, Pharmacy Service Donna Wickre, RN, MSN, Associate Director of Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive. Michael Countryman, Business Manager, Office of Community Care, Steve Fleury, Executive Assistant to the Assoc. Director of Patient Care Services, Marvin “Ray” Crawford, MBA, Associate Director of Operations, Christopher R. Bjornberg, Medical Center Director.
Contact: P.O. Box 254 Boardman, OR 97818 541-561-0792
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BMCC News Registration for Winter Term will be open to all students beginning November 4. Students are reminded that they should meet with their faculty advisor to discuss class options and to be cleared to register. Anyone needing help with a faculty advisor assignment is welcome to call the Workforce Training Center at 541-481-2099 for assistance. The following classes are on the schedule for Industrial Systems Technology this Winter: Rigging and Lifting Bearing and Lubrication Systems Electric Motor and Controls Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers I Pumps and Valves Students can take these classes without taking a placement test or being in pursuit of a degree and students have found these classes quite helpful. Call or stop by for more information. The Oregon Trucking Associations will be at the Workforce Training Center on November 5 from 9 am to noon presenting a Hazardous Materials Awareness Training. Federal Regulations mandates training for individuals involved in the transportation of hazardous materials. New Hazmat employees must be trained within 90 days after employment and
recurrent training of all hazmat employees is required at least once every three years. The cost is $99 for members of OTA and $179 for nonmembers. Contact OTA at 503-5130005 or email info@ortrucking.org. Businesses and organizations needing training or meeting space are welcome to give the Workforce Training Center a call. The training season is approaching with harvest wrapping up soon and the WTC has daytime classroom space available for reasonable rates. All the classrooms have teacher’s stations with easy connection to a trainer’s laptop plus a projector and speakers built into the ceiling. The BMCC Board of Directors will meet in Boardman at the Workforce Training Center on Wednesday, November 13 at 6 pm. The public is welcome to attend. The board typically meets at the WTC once a year. Hours for the BMCC Workforce Training Center are Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Proctored testing is by appointment. Please call 541-481-2099 to schedule. Also remember to “Like” the Blue Mountain Community College-Workforce Training Center page on Facebook to keep up with the latest happenings.
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We proudly serve veterans, dependents & survivors Morrow County. You are invited to contact our office for assistance
November happenings at Riverside Jr./ Sr. High School Nov. 1- 4:15pm, Cross Country: V @Pendleton Community Park 5- 1st Round playoff Soccer: G/V @RHS 6- 1st Round playoff Soccer: B/V @RHS 9- TBD Soccer: B/V TBA 9:00am, Basketball: B/Junior High @Irrigon High School 10:00am, Basketball: B/Junior High @Irrigon High School 12- TBD Soccer: B/V, TBA 4:00pm, asketball: B/Junior High @Clara Brownell Middle School 13- High School Fall Sports Banquet 6 pm @ RHS 14- Fall Drama Production @ 6 pm @ RHS Auditorium 15- Fall Drama Production @ 6 pm @ RHS Auditorium 16- Fall Drama Production @ 2 pm @ RHS Auditorium 16- TBD, Soccer: B/V, @Liberty High 9:00am, Basketball: B/Junior High @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 16- Morrow Co. FFA Banquet at POM Riverfront Center @ 6 pm. Tickets $25 for purchase from any MC FFA Chapter. 11:00am, Basketball: B/Junior High @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 19- 4:15pm, Basketball: B/Junior High @Windy River Elementary School 23- 10:00am, Basketball: B/Junior High @Stanfield Secondary 11:00am, Basketball: B/Junior High @Stanfield Secondary
Morrow County Veterans Services Hours: Irrigon Office: M-F 8am -5pm (Closed during the lunch hour & holidays) Heppner: Bartholomew Building- By appointment only. Because of the nature of our services, an appointment is required to give you the attention you deserve. Call 541922-6420 The Morrow County Veteran’s Service Officer is an accredited VA representative who advocates for our community’s veterans and their families to ensure they receive all entitlements provided by Federal and State law. We are pleased to provide assistance with: Filing for disability claims (both service-connected and non service-connected) Obtaining military service and medical records Applying for VA Health Care Applying for VA Education Benefits Applying for Burial Benefits Applying for Surviving Spouse and Dependent Benefits A VA survey found that nationwide, fewer than half of veterans understood their benefits, whether it was medical care, college tuition or pension and disability payments. Because VA applications are notoriously difficult to complete, the guidance of a trained Veterans Service Representative can cut months and years off the time it takes for veterans to receive benefits. E-mail: mcvets@co.morrow.or.us Veterans Transportation- The Loop 844-676-5667 WorkSource Oregon 950 SE Columbia Dr # B, Hermiston 541-567-3381 Disabled Veterans Outreach Program 541-963-7111 ext 231 Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center 888-687-8863 Mental Health Care- VetCenter 1104 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA 509-526-8387 Oregon Warmline 800-698-2392 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 text to 838255, or chat.
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BEO Bancorp reports 3rd quarter earnings “We have had tremendous reception from our new communities in southeast Washington, and the expanded locations in Hermiston, LaGrande, and Pendleton have also exceeded our expectations.” Heppner, Oregon, (October 17, 2019) BEO Bancorp (OTCBB:BEOB) and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, announced 3rd quarter 2019 consolidated net income of $1,229,000 or $1.04 per share compared to $1,196,000 or $1.01 per share for third quarter 2018. Year to date earnings were $2,973,000 up 5.2% year over year. Total assets were up 20.4% year over year at $483.3 million. Net loans of $401.5 million were up 24.0% from the same period in 2018, while deposits were at $432.6 million, also up 21.6% year over year. “The expansion projects announced earlier in the year are translating into significant growth in de-
“The 2019 wheat harvest was at least average in most of our trade area, and better than average in many regions. Cattle producers are reporting good weight gains on their calves as they come off of summer grazing. All of these factors bode well for producers, but the volatility of input costs and commodity prices brought about by global and political pressures have swayed the commodity markets and provide an extra level of angst for our producers. On the bright side, decent soil moisture has provided better fall seeding conditions than we have seen for a number of years,” concluded Bailey.
posits, loans and assets. The expansion has resulted in additional overhead costs, but these costs are now translating into increased revenue. Earnings for the quarter are up 2.76% year over year. Year to date results show a 5.2% increase from 2018,” said President and CEO Jeff Bailey. Chief Financial Officer Mark Lemmon said, “Our shareholder equity is up 9.0% year over year, while our book value per share is up 9.3%. Return on Average Assets for the quarter was 1.03% and Return on Average Equity was 13.28% compared to 1.19% and 14.12% respectively year over year”. Chief Operations Officer Gary Propheter said, “We have had tremendous reception from our new communities in southeast Washington, and the expanded locations in Hermiston, LaGrande, and Pendleton have also exceeded our expectations. We look forward to expanding our market share across our footprint in years to come”.
For further information on the Company or to access internet banking, please visit our website at http:/ /www.beobank.com. About BEO Bancorp BEO Bancorp is the holding company for Bank of Eastern Oregon, which operates 18 branches and 7 loan production offices in 12 eastern Oregon and 4 eastern Washington counties. Branches are located in Arlington, Ione, Heppner, Condon, Irrigon, Boardman, Burns, John Day, Prairie City, Fossil, Moro, Enterprise, Athena, OR; and Pasco, LaCrosse, Colfax, Pomeroy, and Dayton, WA; loan production offices are located in Ontario, Pendleton, La Grande, Lakeview, Madras, Hermiston, OR; and Pomeroy, WA. Bank of Eastern Oregon also operates a mortgage division and operates the Washington branches and loan production office under the name of Bank of Eastern Washington. The bank’s website is www.beobank.com.
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Morrow County Transfer Stations restructures garbage fees Effective January 2020, Morrow County Public Works Transfer Stations has been working from the same fee schedule for the past seven years. Due to the continual increase in cost for the County to dispose of the waste and an effort to minimize illegal dumping to occur, it is with careful consideration working with our neighboring waste collectors that the fee schedule for Morrow County residents utilizing the Morrow County Public Works Transfer Stations will be restructured to a per cubic yard charge. Effective January 2020, we feel this is the best feasible way to charge utilizing basic hauler terms and will add some consistency between the stations since all loads include multiple products with various weights and densities. Currently with the two transfer stations, it costs the County an average of $8.85 per cubic yard to dispose of waste. There will be a minimum fee of $8.85 (or one cubic yard) and then charged per cubic yard for anything greater than one. The fee is restructured as the following: Length x Width x Height/depth = ____ divide by 27 x minimum charge
$8.85 Examples: · 4’x4’x1’ (LWH): 0.59 cubic yards $8.85 · 6’x6’x1’ (LWH): 1.33 cubic yards $11.50 · 8’x16’x4’ (LWH): 18.96 cubic yards $167.50 Morrow County has two transfer stations: · SOUTH-END STATION, HWY 74 HEPPNER/LEXINGTON HWY, LEXINGTON · NORTH-END STATION, 69900 FRONTAGE LANE, BOARDMAN, OR Both transfer stations are open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. With the changing of the fee structure, we will now be able to accept cash, check and Visa or Mastercard for your convenience. The new point of sale will provide consistency, accuracy and help with inventory of waste for our recycling and waste calculation reporting efforts. Our transfer stations offer FREE of charge disposal for recycling of newspaper, cardboard, small steel cans, small glass and aluminum, latex and/or oil based paint (no more
than 5-gallon containers), , electronics including computer towers, computer screens, key boards, printers, handheld radios, fax machines, tablets, telephones, cell phones, stereo and copiers. In addition, the disposal of large household items is FREE of charge. Examples of these are sofa/couch, love seat, chair/large chair, mattresses, box springs, toilets, sinks kitchen/bath, bathtubs, refrigerator, freezer, water heaters, stove/range, washers and dryers. We appreciate your continued efforts in helping to keep our county garbage free! You can also be an active member in the solid waste solutions of our county by becoming a member of our Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). SWAC meets four times a year and meetings are open to the public. By becoming a member or attending the meetings, it allows you to participate in different issues such as rates, services offered and/or how the transfer systems operate. If you have any questions and/ or concerns please let us know by emailing spointer@co.morrow.or.us or calling 541-989-8166.
Morrow County Veterans Services and the Community Health Improvement Partnership of Morrow County will be hosting community resource roundtable discussions throughout the county. If you are an interested community member or an organization that provides human services to area residents, please join the conversation to establish a network to inventory current resources (for example, transportation, nutrition, housing, grief support, social opportunity, medical, mental health), identify areas of need, and establish a means to regularly update and circulate information.
The initial meetings will be held: November 14, 2019, Irrigon Public Library, 9:00 a.m. November 15, 2019, Boardman, Port of Morrow, 9:00 a.m. November 19, 2019, Heppner City Hall, 9:30 a.m.
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Riverside noise parade bring out school spirit in everyone
CRAFTY NIGHTS @ THE LIBRARY Second Wednesday 6:30-8PM Boardman &Heppner
Driving, Tracy Gordanier and passenger Pat King ride in style through the streets of Boardman during Noise Parade.
RHS students wearing school colors (Black & Blue) flooded the streets.
Come for the stories, rhymes, & songs. Stay & play with friends...
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Dairy & Meat Processing workshop scheduled LA GRANDE, OREGON__Do you own a few dairy cows or goats? Have you wondered if you could make and sell cheese and other dairy products made with milk from you herd? No matter how large or small the herd, Federal and Oregon State regulations make this a complicated and daunting goal. The Eastern Oregon Visitors Association and the Oregon Department of Agriculture want to help clear many misunderstandings and misconceptions and have joined to present a workshop that digs deeply into what is and isn’t allowed. Eventually, we may seek out solutions to help increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers within the region. The workshop will be held November 8, 2 p.m., at OSU Extension office, located at 10507 N. McAlister Road, Island City. Presented by Melissa Ney, Food Safety Specialist, Oregon Department of Agriculture, this workshop will provide a casual and open setting for producers to
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learn the regulations and to freely ask questions about their own situations, without fear of repercussions. At the Eastern Oregon Visitors Association, we have been working with a committee of growers and community leaders on agritourism development for several years. Recently, it has become clear there is a lot of interest from small dairies in making their own cheese and dairy products or processing their own meat products. The complex regulations around doing so mostly have the purpose to project consumers. But they also protect producers from possible liability situations. An outcome of the agritourism development activities in several counties has been the creation of five selfguided farm and ranch trails, as well as the Union County Farm Crawl last June. The purpose is connecting producers with people who want to know more about agriculture and
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who want to buy food directly from the source. The Cove-Union Farm Loop in Union County is one of the five selfguided tours. Others are, Whisky & Rocks Farm Loop and River to Hills Farm Trail in Morrow and Umatilla Counties, Four Rivers Farm & Garden Trail in the Ontario area, and the Wallowa County Barn Tour. The projects share brochure design and sign styles, to help people find participating locations. Two other farm trails are under development. The EOVA continues to work to enhance visitor and resident opportunities for experiences that blend agriculture and tourism – two chief drivers of the region’s economy. Adding value and promoting local products is a natural next step. While one intent is to help people connect with fresh agricultural products, the work is designed to draw visitors and provide an activity that encourages them to spend several hours exploring the area, learning about a key industry. Ultimately, the goal is to put and keep more money in the local and regional economy.
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Riverside State Report Card results (Morrow County) – The Oregon Department of Education released school report cards last week, and Riverside Jr/Sr High School received high marks. In an area with a growing student population, the school is also seeing growing success on the report card. Riverside Jr/Sr High School students scored well above the state average in nearly every area addressed by the state. An area to highlight is the success of keeping freshman on track. The report card shows that 90% of freshman last year were on track. This has been a trend in recent years for 90% or more of Riverside freshman to be on track for graduation. According to David Norton, Riverside principal, this is due to a collaborative effort between students, staff and parents to meet the needs of students. The success of freshman on track has led to a continued increase in the on-time graduation rate of River-
Boardman Rural Fire Protection District October 2019 Fire Calls- 14 - (As Of 10/25/19) Date 10/02
Location Type Bombing Range Rd. Mile Post 7.5 Motor Vehicle Accident 10/04 Patterson Ferry Rd & Hwy 730 Farm Equipment Fire 10/04 Tower Rd & I-84 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 10/05 I-84 Exit 159 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 10/06 I-84 Mile Post 151 West Bound Motor Vehicle Fire 10/06 305 NW First St. Authorized Controlled Burn 10/08 I-84 Mile Post 157 West Bound MVA 10/08 I-84 Mile Post 168 East Bound MVA 10/11 I-84 Mile Post 155 East Bound MVA 10/11 I-84 Mile Post 153 East Bound MVA 10/12 Kunze Lane & Toms Camp Rd MVA 10/17 I-84 Mile Post 173 West Bound MVA 10/23 101 N Main Street Propane Leak 10/24 I-84 Mile Post 168 West Bound Grass Fire Since January 1, 2019 we have responded to 284 emergency calls. Administration - Board Meeting Preparation - Board Meeting Trainings and Classes - Tuesday Night Training Drill - S-212 Chain Saw Class (6 Attended) - Recruit Academy Started on October 26th
side seniors. The state report card shows that the graduation rate is 93% for the graduating class of 2018 — a 7% increase from the previous year. “We work closely with parents, staff and wraparound services to meet students’ needs to help them meet graduation requirements,” Norton said. “We are excited to see that these collaborative efforts have proven to be successful, and that our graduation rate is above 90%.” Riverside is also above the state average for Regular Attenders at 81% and Five-Year Completion at 89%. The only area Riverside is below state average in was College Going at 37%. This is for students who enroll in two- or four- year colleges within one year of completing high school. The 37% is an increase from the year prior. Norton said it is important to point out that the last two graduating classes from Riverside had 13 students who graduated
with their AAOT (Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer) degrees from Blue Mountain Community College the same year they graduated from high school. In addition, the two graduating classes have a combined 2,350 college credits earned during high school. Morrow County School District administrators realize that success in high school starts with early learning, even before kindergarten. It’s also a community effort between students, their families and community partners who support education efforts every step of the way. Principal Norton said the staff at Riverside are excited about the growth and success of their students and school. “We will continue to work together with students, staff and community partners to meet the needs of students and provide the best opportunities for them possible.”
Hermiston High School presents The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon HERMISTON – Hermiston High School presents a show recommended for all ages, The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon, in the high school auditorium, on November 15, 16, 22, 23, at 7 p.m. Forty students are involved in the production. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the high school bookkeeping office. Ticket prices are $2 for students, $5 for adults, and $4 for senior citi-
zens 65 years and older with ID. Seating is general admission, but groups of ten or more may purchase reserved seats by e-mailing Dr. Beth Anderson at beth.anderson@hermistonsd.org. Instead of Shakespeare’s verse, the lightning-quick, hilarious parody has musical numbers with back-up dancers and a post-apocalyptic zombie battle. Zariah Uzzell, the student
choreographing and arranging the musical numbers notes “We’re having a blast parodying songs from other shows, and I think the audience will enjoy it.” The high school’s Drama Club will sell refreshments during intermission. After each performance, the cast will be available for photos in a designated area outside the theatre.
Candidate Filing for Offices at Primary Election Opened on September 12, 2019 We will be voting on Presient, US Senator; US Representative, 2nd District; Secretary of State; State Treasurer; Attorney General; State Senator, 29th District; State Representative, 57th District; State Supreme Court positions; Court of Appeals positions all at the State Level. At the County level the following positions are up for election, Morrow County Clerk; County Commissioner, position 1; Morrow County Sheriff; and Morrow County Treasurer. If you want to become a candidate, go to the Candidate Manual on the Oregon Secretary of States Site and look at the manual. https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/statecandidates.pdf The last day to file for the May 19, 2020 Primary Election Date is March 10, 2020. Bobbi Childers, Morrow County Clerk
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alling All RHS Alumni Riverside Jr/Sr High School is searching for alumni that have graduated from college or a trade school. We are creating an “Academic Wall of Fame” for our current students. Submitted information to be included: Riverside graduation year, current photo, college/ trade school attended w/ graduation year, type of degree or certification, professional career. The school is also interested in alumni serving in the military. Please submit the following information: Riverside graduation year, photo, branch of service, time served. Please submit your information and any questions to John Christy at john.christy@morrow.k12.or.us ast Chance to Register for Pirate Youth Basket ball Club! The final opportunity to sign up children for Pirate Youth Basketball will be Thursday (11/07) at Sam Boardman Elementary from 5PM-8PM, and Friday (11/08) at Windy River Elementary from 8AM-12PM. These remaining sign up times correspond with school conferences in order to assist parents who still wish to register their child (grades kindergarten through sixth grade), to play basketball in Boardman this winter. The fee per player is $45, and practices will begin after Thanksgiving. For more information, or to volunteer please contact Shelby Pearcy, PYBC President, at 541-771-0103.
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rrigon High School Drama Club presents “Oliver Twisted” By: Melissa Dunn A one act play “Oliver Twisted” will be presented November 8 and 9 on the Irrigon High School Cafeteria stage. The play, featuring Brody Soward as “Chuck Dickens” as a Sam Spade like detective that is hired by “Agatha Low”, played by Trish Ayers, who is so rich that “the bags under her eyes are made of alligator”. “Chuck” is asked to find “Oliver”, played by Ashley Brown, a special boy that Agatha had befriended but then disappeared. Other members of the cast are Diego Vijarro, Beau Foster, Josilynn Dyer, Bekah Ehmer, Alicia Burkenbine, Kassadie Griffin, Neveah Dunn, and others. Directed by club mentor Linda Pedro and co-directed by Jonathon Bishop, there is murder, mayhem, and misdirection throughout. Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There will be light refreshments. There is no cost but all donations are greatly accepted.
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Obituary D. LaVern Partlow, longtime Boardman, Oregon resident, was born on October 18, 1920 in La Grande, Oregon to parents, William and Adeline Gent Baker. She died on October 13, 2019 in Condon, Oregon at the age of 98 years. LaVern was raised and attended school in Boardman, Oregon. She then attended Eastern Oregon College where she earned her teaching degree. LaVern taught school for a year in a one room school house in Vale, Oregon before getting a teaching position in her hometown of Boardman. She continued to teach in Boardman and Irrigon for 38 years. LaVern retired in 1979, although she did not slow down. She was always very active in the many projects and events happening in Boardman. LaVern was instrumental in the planning and raising the money needed for the building of the Boardman Senior Center, relocating the Lutheran Church after the building of the John day Dam, and countless community events to support any cause to benefit others. She loved playing the piano, was an avid Trailblazer Fan, watching sports and supporting her grandchildren playing sports, participating in rodeo, school activities or any activity they chose. LaVern was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she had served on the board and
The Farmer’s Cup Coffee Drinks, Blendeds, Fresh Eggs, Sunshine Sandwiches, and much more! M-F 4:30 am - 5 pm Sat. 6 am - 5 pm Sunday Closed served on the board of the Boardman Senior Center for many years. She is survived by her daughter: Susan McLachlan; sons: Johnny and Stephen Partlow all of Boardman, OR; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. LaVern was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson: Aaron Partlow; and her brothers: Willard and Harold Baker. A graveside funeral service was held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Riverview Cemetery, Boardman, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, contributions in LaVern’s memory may be made to the Boardman Senior Center. Please share memories of LaVern with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.
Boardman Senior Breakfast Saturday November 2, 2019 (1st Saturday of each month) 7:30 am to 10:30 am
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Sausage/Ham; Eggs/ Pancakes, Boardman Senior Center; 100 Tatone St. Hash Browns, Biscuits & Boardman, OR 97818 * (541) 481-3257 Gravy,Coffee/Juice/Milk
Spencers Barbershop of NorCal Logan Sturdevant, Barber - Owner 202 Main St. Suite 7 Boardman 481-5300
The Farmer’s Cup is now serving LUNCH-Panini Sandwiches 450 Laurel Rd. Boardman 541/514-1601
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Providing Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug, Gambling, Developmental Disabilities, and 24-Hr. Crisis Services. 541.481.2911 Boardman Office 541.676.9161 Heppner Office
Find Your New Home online @ArtKegler.com Art Kelger Principal Broker GRI Owner
2 Marine Drive, PO Box 875, Boardman, Oregon
541-481-2888 or 541-720-2020
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HERE’S MY CARD Thank You CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS The end of your search for a friendly, family church Sunday services 9:45 & 11:00 am Thursdays 7 pm
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Boardman Pastor Rick Weiss http://www.boardmanchurch.org/ 200 Willowfork Dr. P.O. Box 638 Boardman, OR 97818
Church 541-481-9437 rick@boardmanchurch.org Cell: 541-720-8680
If you served in the military, you may qualify for benefits-call today!
541-922-6420 Morrow County Veterans Services
Macario’s Mexican 302 Olsen Rd. Boardman, OR
541-481-2028 Berenicemorales0519@yahoo.com like us on Facebook We also serve drinks
AFFORDABLE FAMILY EYEWEAR 1045 N. 1st St. * Hermiston * Phone 541-567-3790 Dr. Todd G. Anderson, Optometric Physician Eye Exams * Habla Espanol Saturday Appointments Available www.affordablefamilyeyewear.com Eastern Oregon’s only Same Day Service for prescription lenses. Most Prescription Lenses can be ready for you in one to three hours
KRP Management
Happy Thanksgiving 541-481-2571
Boardman, OR
A Sincere Thank You Message to the people of Boardman, Irrigon and Beyond To my patients, I am writing this letter to inform you that my time at Columbia River Health has come to an end. It has been my sincere pleasure to be your care provider and I wish you the best moving forward. Thank you for allowing me to participate in your health care for the last nine years. I have been blessed beyond measure to be your provider and wish you the very best in health and life. I also wanted to say thank you to all my amazing coworkers and Board members at CRH for the many fond memories. Your efforts will not be forgotten. Also, a special thank you to my mentor and friend Robert J. Boss for all the years of support. Your contribution to the health of Morrow county residents cannot be measured. Kind regards, David M. Collins PA-C
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MISCELLANEOUS THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox on December 6, 2019. Deadline is Friday, November 29, 2019. Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 E-mail: lprag@centurytel.net
Bake Sale Saturday November 2 Boardman Senior Center 7:30 - 10:30 am
BOARDMAN PARK AND RECREATION is looking to contract with certified instructors to teach classes and LIFEGUARDS (Fulltime or Parttime) at the Pool and Recreation Center. The Boardman Pool and Recreation Center is a new indoor 43,000 square foot center complete with an Aerobics room, double Gymnasium, Weight and Cardio room, a large Climbing Wall and an Aquatics section. The Aquatics area has features such as a large Therapy Pool, Lap Pool, Water Slide and a Vortex Pool that provides fun and resistant exercise for all. Contact Scott if you're interested or need more information at: scott@boardmanmarinapark.com or 541-481-7217. Boardman Park & Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Boardman Senior Center November Menu Tuesday Nov 5 Stew Biscuits Watergate Salad Cup Cakes Tuesday Nov 12 Shepherd’s Pie Salad French Bread Cobbler Tuesday Nov 19 Macaroni & Cheese Broccoli Salad Bread & Butter Brownies Tuesday Nov 26 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Tomato Soup w/ crackers Salad Vanilla Pudding
Thursday Nov 7 Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Corn Salad Bread & Butter Banada Pudding Thursday Nov 14 Stuffed Manicotti Peas & Carrots Salad Garlic Bread Bread Pudding Thursday Nov 21 Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey & Dressing Cranberry Sauce Sweet Potatoes Green Salad Rolls Pumpkin Pie Thursday Nov 28 Happy Thanksgiving! No lunch today
Lunch is $4 for Seniors 55 & Above; $5 for Adults 54 & Under All are Welcome! Take-Out Lunches Available * Catering Available. Call 481-3257
HELP WANTED MORROW COUNTY PUBLIC Works is seeking individuals wanting to serve on the Morrow County Solid Waste Committee (SWAC). Open Positions at this time: representatives for Port of Morrow/Incorporated City in Morrow Co., Franchised solid waste provider, position at Large for Morrow County and alternates for all Seven positions, Representation shall be from Finley Buttes Landfill operation, residing near or adjacent to Finley Buttes, Owner or real property near Finley Buttes, Port of Morrow or Incorporated City in Morrow Co., Franchised solid waste collector, two persons County at Large. Committee members shall become familiar with the operations, standards and financing needs of the Morrow County Solid Waste activities. The duties of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee shall be to: Provide a forum for citizen comments, questions and concerns about solid waste topics as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board of Commissioners provide leadership for the development, funding and implementation of the County’s solid waste programs, Develop and recommend to the Board of Commissioners standards for the location of recycling and/or collection sites in order to provide service to under-served areas. Recommend to the Board of Commissioners solid waste collection rates and the adjustment of these rates, based upon information submitted by the County’s solid waste Requests for appointment shall be presented to Public Works in writing by the candidate on the form presented. Members shall reside or own property within Morrow County. Committee members shall provide to Morrow County Public Works and the Morrow County Board of Commissioners ongoing assistance. Please send request to Morrow County Public Works, Solid Waste Advisory Committee Members, P.O. Box 428, Lexington, OR 97839 or spointer@co.morrow.or.us. The form can also be found on the website by visiting https:// www.co.morrow.or.us/bc-swac
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BMCC diesel students complete maintenance on armored SWAT vehicle for sheriff’s office PENDLETON, Ore. – The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office’s armored SWAT vehicle is now ready for action thanks to repairs and maintenance completed by students in Blue Mountain Community College’s Diesel Technologies program. The Sheriff’s Office will pick up the vehicle from BMCC and meet the students who made the repairs on Tuesday, Oct. 29. BMCC’s Diesel Technologies instructor Jeremy Pike was contacted by Stephen Westfall of the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office last spring to see if students in the program would be interested in servicing the armored SWAT vehicle. The truck needed repairs to coolant leaks and an transmission oil leak, a replacement of the water pump on the engine, installation of a battery maintainer to keep the batteries charged,
and installation of seat belts for the driver and front passenger seats. Students completed all of the work on the truck. Work began during spring term, and finished up in the fall term after delayed replacement parts arrived. On Oct. 29, the Sheriff’s Office will come to BMCC at 3 p.m. to pick up the vehicle and meet the students who made the repairs. Pike said this has been a great learning opportunity for the students. “We appreciate the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office allowing our students the chance to gain handson experience with this project,” he said. “It’s partners like the Sheriff’s Office that enable our students to gain the skills they need to be successful upon completion of the program.”
November 28 – SAGE Center will be Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday