November 2021 North Morrow Times

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Volume XXVIII Number 5

November 5, 2021

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Local Veteran Roy Drago flies to Washington DC on Honor Flight Twenty-two Veterans of the Korean conflict and Vietnam war plus their “guardians” (companion/helpers) recently traveled to Washington, DC. Honor Flight of Central Oregon (HFCO) was created in January 2018 and is one of 130 regional “hubs” in 44 states participating in the national Honor Flight Network honoring Korean and Vietnam War Era Veterans by taking them to Washington, DC to visit THEIR National War Memorials. Honor Flight of Central Oregon Foundation is organized for the primary purpose of honoring Central Oregon’s Military Veterans and First Responders. Veterans from Eastern Oregon are also welcomed to their group.

The 23 Veterans, guardians and staff left September 22nd from Redmond Airport in their Alaska Airlines airplane specially painted for Honor Flights for a 4-day trip. The all expense paid trip was funded by donations, including a major donation from the franchise holder of Dutch Brothers Coffee in Central Oregon. Two Veterans from Morrow County, Billy Gentry from Heppner and Roy Drago from Irrigon were

Drago stands on the mall which overlooks the National Monument in Washington, DC.

man Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) presented each member of the group with an American flag that had previously flown over the Capitol in a ceremony in a banquet at the Sheraton Hotel.

When the Veterans returned to Redmond from their trip, they were greeted by fire trucks, motorcycles and a parade of people; they were then each presented with a Patriot Quilt made specially for each Veteran.

“This was a trip of a lifetime,” exclaimed Drago. “Any Veteran

The World War II Memorial was one of the Washington, DC spots Roy Drago and the Honor Flight Vets attended. Photos contributed. part of the group.

Boardman) was his father’s Roy Drago was with the Mor- guardian for this trip, and made row County Sheriff ’s office from contact with his cousin, Daniel 1980 as a Deputy for three Drago who is a detective in Yonyears, appointed Sheriff and kers New York Police Departthen reelected four times. He ment Major Case Squad and is retired as Sheriff in 1999 and Jack’s son. Daniel drove from went to work as a Deputy for New York to Washington, DC to Umatilla County Sheriff as surprise Roy with a visit. They Court Security and handling hadn’t seen each other in 30 transports for 18 years. When years, and had a meaningful COVID-19 struck hard in reunion.

March, 2020, he retired the secThe Honor Flight Veterans ond time. Born in 1929, Drago stayed at the Pentagon has spent the better part of his Sheraton hotel, with a view 91+ years in law enforcement. overlooking the Pentagon.

Back in 1950, Roy was They had a special bus to transdrafted in Oregon and became port them throughout their four a Platoon Sergeant in the 7th days and saw so much, includInfantry Division of the U. S. ing: The Smithsonian Air & Army. He spent two years and Space Museum, Lincoln Memothen reenlisted for 3 more rial, Korean Memorial, Washyears. His brother, Jack was ington Memorial, Vietnam Mestill in a New York high school morial, World War II Memorial, senior, but as a member of the Arlington National Cemetery National Guard, when they and the Changing of the Guard were activated in 1950, Jack at the Tomb of the Unknown had already gone to Korea be- Soldier, The Navy, Air Force, fore Roy. He finished high Marine and Women in Military school later when he returned Service Memorials, the US home.

Capitol, The White House MarRoy said his brother, Jack tin Luther King Memorial would have appreciated the Franklin D. Roosevelt MemoHonor Flight trip, however he rial and more. has passed on. Roy Drago, Jr. The Veterans were honored (“Junior” to friends in several times: US Congress-

who gets a chance to take this trip -- do it!” He added his thanks to Morrow County Veterans Service Officer Linda Skendzel for her assistance in arranging the trip.

“I was so happy to hear a Veteran from Morrow County was going to DC- and I think Roy was a wonderful candidate as he has a positive attitude and is so enthusiastic! Very proud that he made wonderful memories with his son,” said Linda Skendzel.

Junior and Senior Dragos took a “selfie” at the World War II Memorial.

L-R: Roy & Jack Drago, summer of 1950, Pukhan River, Kumwha valley Korea

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November 5, 2021

Community Women’s Club holds 4th annual Funshine Open Golf Tournament Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman’s 4th annual Funshine Open Scramble held on September 18 was a huge success with 10 teams competing for first, second and third prizes at Marker 40 Golf Club. Here are the results: Van Gorder Team won first prize with team members Aaron Van Gorder, Nathan Van Gorder, Brian Hall and Nate Van Gorder. Tying for second and third place were Port of Morrow team members Ken Browne, Bill Hancock, Ryan Reynalds, and Mike Hughes as well as team Boardman Foods members Armando Nunez, Charles Ferguson, Jason Joines, and Tiff Joines.

All participating team members entered into a free drawing for a Pendleton blanket donated by Rob and Judy Brown, Funshine quilt made and donated by Cheryl Hobbs, and a 75 inch Visio television donated

by WalMart Distribution. Bill Hancock won the Pendleton blanket, Mike Hughes won the Funshine quilt and Charles Ferguson held the winning ticket for the 75 inch television.

Community Women’s Club wishes to thank all participating teams, hole sponsors, raffle prize donors and everyone who made this annual golf tournament a success. Monies raised from this tournament are used for scholarships for graduating seniors at both Riverside High

Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman members.

Pictured above: Van Gorder Team won first prize

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Port of Morrow Team and Boardman Foods Team members tied for 2nd and 3rd place.

and Irrigon High School, Christmas baskets for families in need in both communities, monies for school supplies and clothing at Sam Boardman Elementary and A.C. Houghton as well as offering emergency assistance to area families in our communities.

Community Women’s Club is an IRS designated 501(c) 3 tax exempt organization. Your generous contributions may be tax deductible. Federal Tax #86-3341482.

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Morrow County Broadband Action team to host first broadband community Town Hall Event: Morrow County’s Broadband Action team will be holding it’s first of three community town halls on Nov. 9th, 2021 at the SAGE Center in Boardman.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Location and Time: 101 Olson Rd. NE, Boardman OR 97818.

Time: 5:30-6:30PM Morrow County has recently convened a Broadband Action Team, which is composed of internet service providers, community stakeholders, and local government officials. The main purposes of this group include expanding internet infrastructure to those than are unserved or underserved throughout the county, connecting community members with existing financial resources to help with the cost of internet service, improving digital skills among citizens, and providing the digital tools that Morrow County residents need to be successful in a modern world.

With the help of the SAGE Center and the Boardman Chamber of Commerce, we will be holding our first community town hall on Tuesday, Nov. 9th

from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. This meeting will include a brief presentation from Aaron Moss, an American Connection Project fellow serving in the County to support the Broadband Action Team, and information about internet service providers and their work in the area. There will also be a question and answer period to address community concerns and comments about internet and the work of the Broadband Action Team.

Anybody is welcome to attend and participate in the discussion and a diversity of backgrounds, viewpoints and perspectives are encouraged.

While having internet access can be a double-edged sword, it is increasingly important that people are equipped with the tools they need to be successful in the modern world. Resources that may assist community members will be made available, including information on existing programs to help pay for internet, improve online security, access telehealth services, pursue virtual education, and build professional skills.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

November 5, 2021

CAPECO conducts online Community Needs Assessment survey Community Action Agency plans future efforts with input from community members and partners Pendleton, OR: Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) launched the 2021 Community Needs Assessment survey Friday, October 15, 2021, at www.CAPECOWorks.org. The survey is available through Wednesday, November 24, 2021. A report of the survey will be made available to the public in early 2022.

The Community Needs Assessment survey is conducted every three years by all Community Action Agencies to determine the underlying causes and conditions of poverty within the community they serve and identify the available resources to address the unmet needs of the community’s most vulnerable residents. It is the first phase of a process to ground and guide the work of developing and implementing programs and services that lift families and communities out of poverty.

CAPECO is looking for input from a broad sample of the communities it serves. Anyone living or working in Oregon’s

Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wasco, and Wheeler counties is encouraged to participate. The survey includes a Spanish language version and is formatted for individual community members, community partners, CAPECO staff and board members.

The results of this Community Needs Assessment will help CAPECO’s board of directors create a strategic plan to initiate and/or support programs and services for our communities in relation to these six goals: 1. Low-income people become more self-sufficient.

2. The conditions in which lowincome people live are improved.

3. Low-income people own a stake in their community.

4. Partnerships among supporters and providers of services to low-income people are achieved.

5. Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results.

6. Low-income people, espe-

cially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential by strengthening family and other supportive systems.

Following the survey, participants have an opportunity to enter a drawing for one of seven $50 gift cards.

About CAPECO: Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) was incorporated in October 1987 and serves Oregon’s Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Wasco, and Wheeler counties to assist people to become independent, healthy, and safe. CAPECO envisions the success of every youth, adult and senior to eliminate poverty and promote independence through education, employment, and the sharing of resources that move individuals from surviving to thriving.

Media Contact: Sean Ruud sruud@capeco-works.org 721 SE 3rd, Suite D Pendleton, OR 97801

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November 5, 2021

MCSD reviews State Report Cards

Morrow County, OR – While the district and school report cards released by Oregon Department of Education do not paint a complete picture of the 2020-21 school year, Morrow County School District continues to look at key pieces of data in their efforts to improve student engagement and graduation outcomes.

The district and high school level report cards provide some key information about student success both from the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years.

Graduation data posted in the report cards is reflective of the graduating class of 2020 and highlight that at 92%, the district’s graduation rate is 9% higher than the state average.

MCSD also maintained the 9th grade on-track to graduate rates, which remain a solid indicator for graduation outcomes. Across the district, 94% of freshmen earned six or more credits during their 2020-21 school year despite the challenges of distance and limited in-person learning.

More significant is that as the district looks across their student demographic groups, there are not significant achievement gaps between groups. Superintendent Dirk Dirksen said that one of the things the district continually focuses on is providing services specific to student needs; this work is reflected in the graduation rates for historically underserved populations, which are at or above the district and state averages.

The district regular attendance data, while not comparable to past years due to changes in reporting rules, does provide some information for buildings.

“Looking at our regular attender rates as compared to similar districts, we cannot overemphasize the importance of our efforts in opening our schools to inperson learning early in the 2020-21 school year,” stated Dirksen.

The At-A-Glance School & District Profiles can be viewed on the ODE website at: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/ schools-and-districts/reportcards/ reportcards/Pages/default.aspx

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2021 Funshine Open Sponsors Community Women would like to thank our 4th Funshine Open Scramble sponsors. The following businesses and individuals sponsored Holes, contributed raffle prizes, money and products for our tournament. Please support our sponsors by patronizing their businesses and letting them know you appreciate their community support.

We would especially like to recognize our three grand prize donors: Cheryl Hobbs, handmade quilt; Judy and Rob Brown, Pendleton Blanket; Walmart Distribution Center, Big Screen TV Platinum Hole Sponsor

Gold Hole Sponsor

Lamb Weston

Portland General Electric

Silver Hole Sponsors Barnett and Moro, PC Oregon Hay Products Boardman Foods Burns Mortuary City Of Irrigon Elmer’s Irrigation, Inc J American Printing Andee’s Boutique Appco Bank of Eastern Oregon Bank of the West Bellinger’s Farms Big River Golf Course Boardman Chamber of Commerce Canyon Lakes Golf Course Carty Rod and Gun Community Counseling Services Farmer’s Cup

J Construction LLC IBEW Local 112 Port of Morrow/Sage Center Rogers Toyota of Hermiston Seco Pallets UCI Insurance Services Umatilla Electric Cooperative

Additional Sponsors Harvest Town Foods Hermiston Drug International Paper

Irrigon Fire District Java Junkies Kopacz Nursery Larry Sample Marker 40 Golf Course Java Junkies Joyce Dye Mountain Valley Land Company

Murray’s Boardman Pharmacy Nookies/Hermiston Brewing North Morrow Times Peach Tree Coffee Shack Rae’s Dayz Donuts Sage Center Sassafrass Flowers by Shera Trico Companies Walmart Distribution Center Watermelon Festival Westrock Wild Horse Resort and Casino

If we have inadvertently left any contributor off this list, we also thank them. This fundraiser supports our efforts to provide the communities of Irrigon and Boardman with scholarships, school supplies, emergency clothing for elementary students, and Christmas food baskets and gifts for the less fortunate. Anyone wishing to learn more about the club, or become a member, may contact one of the following members, or write to CWC, PO Box 534, Irrigon, OR 97844 (commwomen534@gmail.com). Runnisha McNamee, President, Judy Brown, Vice President, Jane Hunter, Treasurer, Elaine Vandecar, Secretary and Members: Lucy Burns, Charlene Cooley, Janet Cooley, Karen Cooley, Kelli Crawford, Shirley David, Jane Ginther, Cheryl Hobbs, Jyl Hobbs, Lisa Mittelsdorf, Debbie Radie, Sharon Timms, Melodee Tovey, Cindy Turner, Karen Wilde. Community Women’s Club is an IRS designated 501(C)3 tax exempt organization.

New hours at Rec Center: M-F 7 am - 8 pm, Sat. 11 am - 8 pm, Sun. closed * Later in the year, open hours will expand - we’re short of employees! * Only a $50 annual fee for 24 hour access to Rec Center. * Junior Swim Club - Non-competitive, promotes healthy lifestyle habits, learn lifesaving skills Nov. 1 - Dec. 16 * Group Swim Lessons Tues. & Thurs. Nov. 2 - Dec. 16 * Reserve your spot & sign up for classes!

November 5, 2021

Collaboration and community give students opportunity to succeed By: Dirk Dirksen, Superintendent of the Morrow County School District.

Look around the Morrow County School District and you’ll see more than just our teachers and staff having a positive impact on kids. You’ll find an entire community supporting and encouraging our students with their time and resources, making sure they have abundant educational and growth opportunities.

I couldn’t be more grateful for this atmosphere of collaboration in Morrow County. It gives our students the opportunity to thrive and sets a model for responsible citizenship and giving back.

This collaboration takes many forms. Sometimes it’s a local grant to make a school improvement, like the Boardman Chamber of Commerce’s recent funding for new equipment in the Sam Boardman Elementary gymnasium.

Sometimes it’s a community partner looking out for the safety of our students, like the City of Irrigon’s grant-funded walking path along Division Street to give kids a safe path to get to both schools in the community.

Sometimes it’s a club like the Riverside FFA Advisory Board raising funds to purchase a greenhouse kit for the high school FFA program or the North Morrow County Arts Foundation staging professional theatrical performances in Irrigon and Boardman to expose younger students to the arts.

And sometimes it’s a whole group of generous citizens and businesses donating to a cause, like the countless individuals giving to the Heppner Backpack Food Program to provide takehome weekend meals for kids who need them.

The examples are too numerous to list in full detail here, but

in both small ways and large, the community steps up time and again to help. These projects enrich the educational and development process and wouldn’t be possible without collaboration.

I’m particularly grateful for our ongoing partnerships with the Port of Morrow to create the Amazon Web Services Think Big Space at the SAGE Center.

This project brings cuttingedge science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs to our students. We’ve been excited to put this space into practice, and this fall our kids have been visiting the labs and had specialist educators come to their classrooms. It’s a next-level educational opportunity that not all school districts have.

At the high schools it’s supplemented by initiatives like the Student Internship Program, which brings together business partners in Morrow County to allow students to explore career opportunities through paid internships and earn credits all while building their résumés.

After all, the future is what it’s all about. We’re always keeping in mind the kind of place we hope Morrow County will be decades down the line and how we can help our young people become the leaders they’re meant to be.

The COVID-19 pandemic will be far in the rearview by then. But the growth and development opportunities our students are experiencing now will stick with them. I’m extremely proud of our class of 2021 for finishing strong and maintaining a 92% graduation rate, even under difficult circumstances.

Once again, I want to thank all of the community partners who make this possible and give the students of the Morrow County School District the best opportunity to succeed.

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November 5, 2021

Morrow County Schools receive approval from ODE for $2.4 million in HVAC upgrades MORROW COUNTY, Oregon — The Morrow County School District has received approval from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to use $2.4 million of federal funding to upgrade and improve heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in schools throughout the district.

The funding approved is part of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) provided to the district as part of the federal coronavirus relief package allocated through ODE. Because ventilation and circulation are an important part of improving air quality and maintaining a healthy environment, these funds can be used to upgrade HVAC systems.

The Morrow County School District prepared a study of its HVAC systems as part of its overall long-term facility planning and found that multiple projects in Heppner, Boardman,

and Irrigon qualified for the funds. These upgrades include replacing rooftop units and outdated heat pumps, testing and rebalancing airflow through current ductwork, and installing new controls to improve ventilation and monitoring.

By updating these systems, the school district will be able to reduce energy and maintenance costs while maintaining more consistent temperatures throughout school buildings in winter and summer.

“We all become very aware of how an HVAC system is working when the weather gets cold, and especially when the electric bills come in,” said Morrow County Superintendent Dirk Dirksen. “The Morrow County School District will be able to make substantial upgrades to our systems in our older buildings using federal dollars. This will create a better learning environment for our students while allowing us to spend less

time and money keeping aged systems up and running.”

Work will begin this year and is expected to conclude in Summer of 2022. The District will continue to address other HVAC upgrades discovered during the long-range facilities assessment that did not qualify for the grant.For more information about the ESSER funding, visit https://www.oregon.gov/ ode/schools-and-districts/ grants/Pages/CARES-ActResources.aspx Morrow County School District is located in rural north central Oregon. The county encompasses more than 2,000 square miles with a growing population of over 12,000 in the four main communities of Boardman and Irrigon, along the Columbia River, and Heppner and Lexington, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.

For more information, visit https://morrow.k12.or.us.

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November 5, 2021

Community Garden was alive with the Halloween spirit and Jack-O-Lanterns

A heartfelt thank you for your military service!

Morrow County Veterans Services 541-922-6420

Boardman resident Guy Marzek enjoys gardening at the Community Garden each year. “I always wanted a place to plant a garden,” says Guy. “Eight or ten years ago the City of Boardman decided to dedicate a space for a community garden, and I was thrilled!”

Over the years, he has learned what to plant and not to plant. Last year he planted 25 rhubarb plants and 15 blueberry plants, every plant was stolen!

“Just because the sign says ‘Community Garden’ doesn’t mean anyone can just come help themselves to it!”

He’s grown strawberries, Marionberries, raspberries and vegetables of all kinds plus he tends peach, cherry, apple and pear trees. There are five other residents who garden there and grow a variety of plants.

This is the second year Guy has grown pumpkins. This year he harvested 80 pumpkins from five plants. His friend Pamela Nelson painted the sugar pie pumpkins all silver with eyes for Halloween. She likes help-

ing out in the garden.

Guy says there are four or five needy people who we share out garden produce with, including one homeless guy who picks up trash and pulls goatheads and other weeds.

Over the years, donations have come in from Oregon Potato (good soil), Port of Morrow (fertilizer), Boardman Park (compost sold at a good price and donation of their rototiller), City of Boardman (all water, tractor and backhoe and gravel for walkways and the sign), Elite Tree (bark products, and others who help out.

A few of the 80 pumpkins that were grown by Guy Marzek and painted by Pamela Nelson. This is the second year that Guy has grown the small pie pumpkins in his garden and decorated them for Halloween.

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November is Fall Clean Up month The City of Boardman announces that Sunday, November 1, 2020 (All day) to Monday, November 30, 2020 (All day) is Fall Clean Up month in Boardman.

The City of Boardman will sponsor a communitywide clean-up the month of November. The City has garbage vouchers available with a fifty

dollar limit, to residents of the City of Boardman. The vouchers are valid during the month of November at Finley Butte Landfill and the North Morrow Transfer Station. The garbage

voucher program encourages citizens to clean up their residences by disposing of yard debris.

City residents may call City Hall to have their voucher mailed or vouchers can be picked up at Boardman City Hall at 200 City Center Circle beginning October 30th.

For more information on this program, call Boardman City Hall at 481-9252.

November 5, 2021

Boardman City Manager planning ahead for retirement The City of Boardman’s current City Manager, Karen Pettigrew, has announced that recruitment has begun for a Deputy City Manager to assist with transition to retirement.

Prothman is handling the recruitment process for this position and the closing date for applications is November 7, 2021.

After final candidates have been selected, there will be a Meet and Greet that will be open to the public and will be held at the Port of Morrow in the Wells Springs Room on December 15th.

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November 5, 2021

Trunk or Treat at the SAGE Center

How did Boardman’s Free Thanksgiving Dinner begin?

The hope for Boardman’s free Thanksgiving Dinner was conceived in the heart and mind of Jane Akers, long-time Boardman resident, who has passed on. She had been volunteering at the Hermiston Senior Center ’s Thanksgiving Dinner for years, and knew a similar dinner would be a blessing in Boardman. She discussed the matter with some friends, and with the help of former Pastor Alan of the Baptist Church and former Pastor Paul of the Lutheran Church, and some how-to instruction from former Mayor Chet Phillips, the first Boardman dinner was launched in 2009.

Throughout this venture, the generous businesses in Boardman have been the support for the dinner and this beautiful community comes to volunteer their help and share their meal.

Five years ago Teresa Parsons started leading the way.

With her expertise in recruiting

and her ability to ask, direct and get it done, she’s worked with Bonnie Wagner, who manages the meal’s preparation.

Teresa starts writing her letters for donation requests in the summer and sends them out early in September. In October they begin holding their meetings with the board, comprised of Boardman’s sponsoring churches and interested community members. By the first week of November, flyers are prepared and placed all over town. Newspapers and radio are advertising the upcoming event. A temporary restaurant license is procured. Volunteers for the dinner are recruited and instructed. Generous donations of funds and food are coming in.

Last year’s COVID mandate only allowed a drive through to pick up dinner, but this year you can enjoy a real sit down dinner at Port of Morrow’s Riverfront Room on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25th, 1:30 pm. Enjoy!

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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch

New Book List:

Library Hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 10-6 Wednesday 10-6 Thursday10-6 Friday 10-6 Saturday Closed

Fiction Pack up the Moon: A Novel – Kristan Higgins The Blood of Innocents – Sean Lynch We Were Never Here – Andrea Bartz The Third Grave – Lisa Jackson The Magician: A Novel – Colm Toibin A Good Day for Chardonnay – Darynda Jones The Heart Principle – Helen Hoang The Princess Stakes – Amalie Howard The Doctor: A Novel Based on the Life of Dr. George Goodfellow – Clay More Non-Fiction Rivoli: The Rise of Pendleton’s Halls, Opera Houses, and Theaters, Amid Saloons, Gambling Halls, Brothels, and Opium Dens, 1864-1981 – Victor Kucera Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior’s Life & Legacy: The Edward Clown Family – William Matson 50 Sensational Crochet Afghans & Throws Baby Crochet: 20 Hand-Crochet Designs for Babies, Newborn-24 months – Sandy Powers Christmas Ornaments to Crochet: 31 Festive and Fun-to-Make Designs for a Handmade Holiday – Megan Kreiner Crochet for Today Crochet Style: Over 30 Trendy, Classic and Sporty Accessories for all Ages – Jennifer Dougherty Debbie Mumm’s Country Quilts for all Occasions: 120 Quilts, Decorations, and Accessories You Can Make Using Easy, Timesaving Techniques – Debbie Mumm French Braid Quilts: 14 Quick Quilts with Dramatic Results – Jane Hardy Miller More Quick Watercolor Quilts – Dina Pappas Mosaic Magic: Afghans made Easy – Lily M. Chin Rustic Modern Crochet: 18 Designs Inspired by Nature – Yumiko Alexander Crafty Nights @ the Library will be on Wednesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm. Please register on the website or call your branch to get signed up! We will be making Frame Wreaths.

Our Read Grateful November Reading Challenge starts November 1st and will be open all month! Visit our website to log into or start your Beanstack account. Ages are from 0 to 109!

Preschool Storytime is at 11:00 am on Friday mornings at all three branches. Join in the pre-lunch reading and singing and take home some good bedtime stories!

We will be Closed on November 11th for Veteran’s Day and the 25th and 26th for Thanksgiving.

Boardman Food Pantry We are open for anyone in need of food each Monday 9:30-11:00am & Thursday 6:00-7:00pm at 420 Locust Rd., Boardman (the former Good Shepherd Lutheran Church) (First Baptist Church)

November 5, 2021

Kiwanis and Key Clubs hand out candy, books, hats, socks & gloves Kiwanis Club of Boardman wish to thank Morrow County Unified Recreation District for their generous donation for 2021. The Kiwanis were able to purchase and hand out 500 toothbrushes, books, hats, gloves, socks and a lot of candy. Big thank you goes to the Riverside Key Club for all their help.

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November 5, 2021

BCDA to cover registration costs for youth sports Boardman, Ore.- The Boardman Community Development Association has chosen to cover the registration costs for all youth sports programs in Boardman.

This was made possible by a generous donation from the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church who wanted to help enrich youth sports and recreation in Boardman.

The sports programs being covered include soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, baseball,

softball, wrestling, and youth track recreation leagues. This will be ran through the Boardman Park and Recreation District with Tessa Carroll overseeing the program.

By covering the cost of all registration fees for Boardman youth leagues, the BCDA hopes to get more children involved in youth recreation and eliminate some of the financial burdens parents may be facing.

RHS Athletic Schedule Nov. Friday, November 12 9:00 am Boys/Jr. High Basketball vs. Irrigon@RHS/ Windy River 11:00 am Boys/Jr. High Basketball vs. Irrigon@ RHS/ Wndy River Tuesday, November 16 4:00 pm Boys/Jr. High Basketball @ Stanfield Secondary Thursday, November 18 4:30pm Boys/Jr. High vs Heppner @ Windy River Tuesday, November 30 4:30 pm Boys/Jr. High Basketball vs Umatilla High School & Clara Brownell Middle School @ Windy River

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Building Permits Issued in 2021 through September 30th

November 5, 2021

November Beanstack Reading Challenge All Ages 1 to 109!

How It Works * Join us for our Read Grateful Fall Reading Challenge! * Log your reading time, write reviews and complete activities to earn badges. * Earn badges and a chance at a grand prize along the way.

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Community Focus

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ommunity Women will again be raising flags at Desert Lawn Cemetery for Veteran’s Day. They place these flags twice a year on Memorial Day and again on Veteran’s Day. The flags have been purchased by families and individuals in honor of a family or a veteran. They now have approximately 40 flags stenciled with names and in some cases the branch of the armed services. Anyone who would like to buy a flag may purchase one from Community Women’s Club at the cost of $150.00 for pole and flag.

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November 5, 2021

Letters to the Editor To the Residents of Boardman, The white jeep with the PIRATZ plate will no longer be delivering mail and packages around Boardman. The mail lady passed on quietly in her sleep after a year-long fight with cancer.

She was proud to be your carrier and thanks everyone for being a special customer. Memorials are being handled by Burns Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the Riverside High School softball program, for construction of another softball field.

Other organizations special to the mail lady are DAV Foundation, United Service Organization, and Vange John Memorial Hospice.

The family thanks all who offered support and helped out during her final chapter. Many offered to help and many got an opportunity. Thank you to all of you.

Graveside services are not yet planned, details forthcoming.

Dean Mason family

Boardman Senior Breakfast

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Saturday Saturday, November 6th 7:30 am to 10:30 am Sausage/Ham; Eggs/ Pancakes, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee/Juice/Milk

ALL Are Welcome!

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HERE’S MY CARD The Farmer’s Cup The Farmer’s Cup is now serving LUNCH Panini Sandwiches

Coffee Drinks, Blendeds, Fresh Eggs, Sunshine Sandwiches, and much more!

450 Laurel Rd. Boardman 541/514-1601

M-F 4:30 am - 5 pm Sat. 6 am - 5 pm Sunday Closed

KRP Management 541.481.2911 Boardman Office 541.676.9161 Heppner Office

Providing Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug, Gambling, Developmental Disabilities, and 24Hr. Crisis Services

Dancing Bee Acres, LLC All Natural Products of the Hive http://www.dancingbeeacres.com Ina J Abercrombie Owner/Apitherapist Products available: Raw dancingbzs@gmail.com Honey, Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen, 198 W. Wyoming Ave Propolis, Bee Venom, Bees Wax, Bees Wax Candles, and Irrigon, OR 97844 Honey Gift Baskets 541-571-3250 https://www.facebook.com/DancingBeeAcres

Boardman Community Church Pastor Neil King Sunday worship 10:00 am

November is Clean Up Boardman Month!

541-481-2571

Boardman, OR

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. Church 541-481-9437 P.O. Box 638 rick@boardmanchurch.org Boardman, OR 97818 Cell: 928-978-6293

Mobil Veterinarian serving Morrow County Offering ranch/house calls for patients small and large!

Call today to see how I can help your furry friends

Dan Hansen, DVM Call: 541-561-2941

Boardman Community Church is a nondenominational Bible believing church. We are excited to see God move in our community.

Join us as we worship God. Please come as you are.

300 2nd Street Boardman, OR 97818

Phone 541-571-6831 Bible Study Tuedsays 6:30 pm Hispanic Church Spanish - Sat. & Sun. evenings 6:00 pm Youth Group meets Sunday 5 to 6:30 pm

Saul Llamas, Agent 455 E Main St * PO Box 1349 * Hermiston, OR 97838 Office (541)567-8834 * Cell (541)969-2147 Fax(541) 276-7688 * 1-800-243-8919 Email: saul@wici.net * wheatlandins.com

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Pharmacy Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

541-481-7212

Saturday 10:00 - 3:00 pm 541-481-5444

450 Tatone Street Boardman, OR 97818

22S Main Street Boardman, OR 97818

HELP WANTED

THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox on December 3, 2021. Deadline is Friday November 26, 2021.

Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 E-mail lprag@centurytel.net LOOKING FOR WINTER covered storage for my 25’ motorhome.

Needs to be at least 12’ ttall all door door..

Call L ynn, 541/571-3071.

Lynn,

Times Change.....

People Change….

Laws Change Now is the time to check into your VA benefitsCALL NOW 541-922-6420

Stokes Landing Senior Center Drive-thru meal program Stokes Landing Senior Center is now providing an option of dinning in or pick up at their drive through meal program in Irrigon. All meals will be served at noon each Monday.

Please call 541-922-3334 anytime before Friday at 3:00 PM of each week to reserve your meal(s), leaving your phone number, number of meals you are ordering, and if you plan to dine inside or drive through to pick up your meal.

These meals are available for everyone. If you are age 60 or over, meals price is $4 and if you are under 60 years of age it will cost $5.

YOUR CARD HERE $40 www.mtvalleylandco.com

TnT Storage 335 Yates Lane / P.O. Box 669 Boardman, OR 97818 Office 541-481-2700 * Cell 541-371-4909 tnt-storage.com * tntstorage2@gmail.com 5X10, 10X10, & 10X20 Units, and RV/Vehicle

November 5, 2021

Boardman Senior Center Nov. Menu NOW Open for Dine-in Lunch

MISCELLANEOUS

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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LEE E. DOCKEN Principal Broker PO Box 50 * 491 NE Columbia Ave Boardman, OR 97818 Office: (541) 481-6251 Cell: (541) 571-0062 mtvalleylandco@eotnet.net

Tuesday Nov. 9 Chili Mac Green Beans Garlic Bread Blueberry Muffins Tuesday Nov. 16 Italian Wedding Soup Broccoli Garlic Bread Lemon Cake Tuesday Nov. 23 Ham & Lentil Soup Cauliflower Corn Bread Coffee Cake Tuesday Nov. 30 Beef Stew Mashed Potatoes Rolls Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll

Thursday Nov. 11 Veterans Day Chili Verde Rice Corn Tortillas Cookie Bars Thursday Nov. 18 Birthday Lunch Mushroom Chicken Rice Broccoli Banana Bread Thursday Nov. 25 Closed Thanksgiving Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Port of Morrow Riverfront Room 2 East Marine Drive Dine In or Take Out

Join us on Veterans’s Day, Thursday, November 11th, All Veterans Eat FREE Thanks to Morrow County Veterans Services Lunch is $4 for Seniors 55 & Above; $5 for Adults 54 & Under * All are Welcome!

Take-Out Lunches Available.

Catering Available. Call 481-3257

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Boardman spirit at the Sage Center Trunk or Treat