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Volume XXVIII Number 4 October 4, 2019
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Yadira Pena Murillo thanks Boardman community for generosity to her There wasn’t much left to see of Yadira Pena Murillo’s mobile home in Bella Vista when the fire was finally extinguished on August 4th. But the 2004 RHS graduate didn’t know anything about the fire, since she was in Kadlec Hospital with a severe case of viral pneumonia and her family wanted to shield her from more pain. Yadira and her 12 year old son Aiden were proud of their home -- they were close knit since Yadira’s husband (Aiden’s father) died in an automobile accident five years ago. They are close to each other and close with extended family. Neither of them knew how the Boardman community valued them, too! As word spread about the devastating fire and the fact they had no insurance to cover their loss, the community of Boardman rallied to the need. Fundraisers were planned and held, yard sales, a Go-Fund-Me account online, donation jars placed about town,
FaceBook messages sent far and wide, and then the community gathered at the remnants of the fire to clean it up. Construction equipment appeared, a huge dumpster was placed nearby, people cleaned up the ashes and burned remnants -- there was nothing to save. As Yadira healed, she learned of a friend-of-a-friend who had a mobile home for sale. Yadira’s parents, Jose and Lorena Pena (longtime owners of Pena’s Boutique in Boardman) inspected the mobile home and then showed it to Yadira and her son. A deal was struck, and thanks to the generosity of the community, the $12,500 needed for purchase and siting the mobile home on Yadira’s lot was raised. At press time, their new home is awaiting inspection and a few minor adjustments before they can move in. “This time, I’m going to buy insurance right away,” Yadira emphasizes. “I’m so grateful to my community,”
Yadira Pena Murillo and her 12year old son, Aiden.
Nothing was left to salvage after the devastating fire at Yadira and Aiden’s home in Bella Vista, Boardman. The August 4th fire took all their belongings, but not their hope to go on.
Yadira says. “Without everyone’s help I don’t know what I would do!” She especially wants to thank Marcie Rodelo and family, the Catholic and Lutheran Churches, and everyone who pitched in on her behalf. Yadira can go on and on about all the help she’s received, but the community knows how much Yadira has given to her community, too. Whenever there is a Quinceañera, she’s the one who is always fixing all the girls’ hair for the celebration. She is an Educational Aide at Sam Boardman, where all the kids love her! Her motto is to “Pay it forward”, and she intends to live her life honoring that phrase.
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Community Calendar October 2019 5 SAGE Center Harvest Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 101 Olson Road Community Breakfast – 7:30am – 10:30am – Boardman Senior Center 7 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 8 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 10 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 15 Tillicum Club meets the (3rd Tuesday of each month) @ 7:00 pm 16 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 19 Greenfield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 22 Boardman Park & Rec. District Board Meeting @ Park Office - 7:00 pm 31 Halloween
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Sixth Annual Morrow County Harvest Festival coming October 5th Free community event celebrates local artisans, produce and family fun. BOARDMAN – The sixth annual Morrow County Harvest Festival is set for Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 101 Olson Road in Boardman, Oregon, and is presented by the SAGE Center. The Morrow County Harvest Festival will feature a variety of vendors with high-quality, regionally produced agricultural goods and handmade artisan crafts. More than forty vendors will be located both indoors and outdoors at the SAGE Center during the event. Vendors from Boardman include The Farmer’s Cup, Larry’s Unique Wooden Gifts, Judy’s TShirts & More, Boardman Jumpstart Java, Dilley Ranch, Columbia River Gifts & Goodies, CaPri Creations, and Boardman Quilt Group. There will also be vendors from neighboring communities at the event as well. Returning this year, Threemile Canyon Farms will provide an opportunity for attendees to “fill-abag” full of locally grown produce at the third annual ‘Harvest Bounty For Youth In Agriculture’. In exchange for a small donation to local
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4-H and FFA programs, people will use a grocery bag to pack full of traditionally grown potatoes or organic onions.
Some of the new “Kids Corner” activities this year involve partnerships with organizations like FFA and Oregon Dairy Women. Local high schoolers will be representing their respective FFA Chapters with activities promoting agriculture awareness, while Oregon Dairy Women will have a Dairy Princess Ambassador on site. Returning this year are the mule-drawn wagon rides, face painting and pumpkin painting. Another new addition to the event this year is the beer/wine gar-
den and live music starting at 1 p.m. outside on the SAGE Center lawn. Dallin Puzey, a Hermiston native, writes and performs his own music, in addition to playing a variety of familiar folk, country, rock and pop songs. Ordnance Brewery and Echo Ridge Cellars will be selling and serving libations for those who are 21 and older. Activities at the Morrow County Harvest Festival are free for the public to participate in thanks to the generous donations made by sponsoring businesses: Easterday Farms, Kiwanis Club of Boardman, Threemile Canyon Farms, Lamb Weston, Tillamook, Boardman Foods Inc., Boardman Chamber of Commerce, Boardman Pool and Recreation Center, Port View Apartments, and the River Lodge and Grill. For more information about the event, please visit the Morrow County Harvest Festival event page on Facebook, go to www.visitsage.com or call the SAGE Center at (541) 481-7243.
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Amazon grant funds CPR Units As reported by Captain Adam Cole, Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Boardman, September 30, 2019: Boardman Rural Fire Protection is the
units deliver consistent chest compressions under difficult conditions and for extended periods of time. The purchase was made possible with support from AWS InCommunities, a program with Amazon Web Services Infrastructure focused on community stewardship where the company built its cloud. Boardman Fire District would like to thank the Port
proud recipient of four Lucas 3 CPR Compression Units, which help assist first responders during cardiac events when chest compressions are needed. CPR chest compression
of Morrow for assisting in the pro-
cess of receiving the grant. The first in Morrow County, the four CPR chest compression units will help local first responders aid and train members of the local community. Many local agencies are also receiving the devices including: Boardman Rural Fire Protection District, Morrow County Health District Ambulance – Boardman, and Morrow County Health District Ambulance – Irrigon.
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Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center to hold a Veterans Town Hall & Open House in Boardman, OR Walla Walla, WA – The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center (Walla Walla VA) is holding a Town Hall Meeting and Open House on Fri., October 25, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. at the Port of Morrow Conference Center (2 Marine Dr., Boardman, OR). The Open House starts at 10:30 a.m. and Veterans/ community will have an opportunity to view the Morrow County Telehealth Clinic and visit with Walla Walla VA leadership and staff. The Town Hall will start at approximately 11:45 a.m. Lunch will be served during the town hall. The lunch and cake is provided by Morrow County Veteran Services and Walla Walla VA’s Voluntary Service. This is one of many quarterly town halls that are regularly held by VA facilities across the nation.
These meetings are intended to provide local Veterans a wide-open forum and for VA officials to hear directly from beneficiaries as a step toward improvement and to rebuild trust among Veterans. “Caring for Veterans is a calling, and our first commitment is to provide Veterans and their families the timely, quality care, and benefits they have earned and deserve through their service to our nation,” says Walla Walla VA’s Director, Christopher Bjornberg. “It is important that we continue to listen and learn directly from those who use our system.” All are invited to visit with Walla Walla VA leadership and other staff about the future of healthcare for Veterans and how the new VA MISSION Act can provide additional ac-
cess for more timely delivery of healthcare in rural communities. This Veteran town hall meeting/ event is open to the public and the media, as well as congressional stakeholders, Veteran service organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other community partners. The Walla Walla VA values the feedback from Veterans, family members, and other beneficiaries; and upholds VHA’s mission by honoring America’s Veterans in providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Contact for Additional Questions/ Media Inquiries: Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer Walla Walla VA Medical Center 509.525.5200, Ext. 26520 (office) 509.386.1117 (cell)
2019 Funshine Open Sponsors Community Women would like to thank our 3rd 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 recognize our two grand prize donors: Cheryl Hobbs, handmade quilt; Joe and Juanita Cox, Pendleton Throw. Platinum Hole Sponsor-Lamb Weston Gold Hole Sponsor-Rogers Toyota Silver Hole Sponsors Boardman Foods; Burns Mortuary; City Of Irrigon; Cooley Family; Elmers Irrigation; JJ Construction; Mercer Ranches;Portland General Electric (PGE); Strebin Farms TruOptix; Umatilla Electric Cooperative. Additional Sponsors American Printing Andee’s Boutique Bank of Eastern Oregon Banner Bank Bellingers Boardman Chamber of Commerce Boardman Pool and Recreation Boardman Select Market Burnt Field Brewing Community Counseling Services Cottage Flowers Debbie Radie Farmers Insurance Hermiston Drug
Holiday Inn Express Irrigon Motors Jane Hunter Janet Cooley Java Junkies Judy Brown Mountain Valley Land Company Murray’s Drug Store Nookies North Morrow Times Ordnance Brewing Papa Murphys Pizza Peach Tree Coffee Shack Port of Morrow
River Lodge and Grill Sage Center Sergio’s Mexican Restaurant Shari’s Restaurant Shearer’s Foods Shilo Svetich Starbucks Strebin Farms Tillamook Creamery Cty Assoc Triple A Trucking Walmart Distribution Center Watermelon Festival Wild Horse Resort and Casino Wilde Ranches
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. Janet Cooley, President, Karen Cooley & Elaine Vandecar, Co Vice President, Shirley David, Treasurer, Charlene Cooley, Secretary and Members: Judy Brown, Lucy Burns, Juanita Cox, Alice Ellis, Jane Ginther, Cheryl Hobbs, Jyl Hobbs, Jane Hunter, Runnisha McNamee, Lisa Mittelsdorf, Debbie Radie, Kathy Spears, Sharon Timms, Melodee Tovey, Cindy Turner, Karen Wilde.
Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch Sponsored By:
New Book List – August and September 2019 Fiction: Westside: A Novel – W. M. Akers Waves of Mercy – Lynn N. Austin The President is Missing: A Novel – Bill Clinton In Too Deep – Sharon Dunn The Escape Room – Megan Goldin The Boy: A Novel – Tami Hoag Never Have I Ever: A Novel – Joshilyn Jackson The Perfect Dress – Carolyn Brown The Wedding Party – Jasmine Guillory The Wolf Wants In: A Novel – Laura McHugh Life and Other Inconveniences – Kristan Higgins Hang Them Slowly – William W. Johnstone The Ash Family: A Novel – Molly Dektar Distress Signal – Elizabeth Goddard The Book Charmer – Karen Hawkins Not If I Can Help It – Carolyn Mackler The Darwin Affair: A Novel – Timothy Mason A Keeper – Graham Norton Regular Library Hours Almost Midnight – Paul Dorion Sunday Closed The Long Flight Home – Alan Hlad Monday Closed Game of Snipers – Stephen Hunter Tuesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Project Duchess – Sabrina Jeffries Wednesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Bones Don’t Lie – Melinda Leigh Thursday 12-5 Disappearing Earth – Julia Phillips Friday 12-5 10-2 Boardman The Murder List – Hank Phillippi Ryan Saturday Contraband – Stuart Woods Wild Card – Stuart Woods The Russia Account – Stephen Coonts Fight for Freedom – James Griffin Paranoid – Lisa Jackson Hot Metal a Circle V Western – S. I. Soper Surfside Sisters: A Novel – Nancy Thayer The Little Teashop on Main – Jodi Thomas This is How You Lose the Time War – Amal El-Mohtar The Sentence is Death: A Novel – Anthony Horowitz The Bitterroots: A Cassie Dewell Novel – C. J. Box Non-Fiction: Staying Focused in a Hyper World: Book One. Natural Solutions for ADHD, Memory and Brain Performance – John Gray Happiness is Baking: Cakes, Pies, Tarts, Muffins, Brownies, Cookies: Favorite Desserts from the Queen of Cake – Maida Heatter Working Daughter: How to Care for Your Aging Parents While Making a Living – Liz O’Donnell Black Site: The CIA in the Post-911 World – Philip Mudd Lagom: Not too Little, Not too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life – Niki Brantmark The Creaky Knees Guide Oregon: The 80 Best Easy Hikes – Seabury Blair Audiobooks: The Turn of the Key – Ruth Ware http://oregontrail.ploud.net/
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Summer Term 2019 Blue Mt. Community College Academic Honors List (President’s & VicePresident’s lists) BISHOP, SHERRY L. BOARDMAN PUERTA, DANIEL BOARDMAN HOLIDAY, ETHAN W. IRRIGON MEJIA, NANCY G. IRRIGON CORTES, ERENDIRA E. BOARDMAN GAYTAN, ZULEMA BOARDMAN ROSEN, FAITH C. BOARDMAN SHIMER, SEAN BOARDMAN
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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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Join our Team! Columbia River Health (CRH) is looking for dedicated individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors. CRH is a non-profit organization that exists to provide exceptional healthcare for everyone in our community. As a member of the board, you will be able to help CRH accomplish the vision of empowering members of our community to improve their quality of life, one patient at a time. For more information, call CRH (541) 481-7212 or email Sisi Delafuente, Executive Assistant at tdelafuente@crchclinic.net
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EOU officials meet with Port of Morrow and Hermiston Business Leaders La Grande, OR—Last Thursday, September 26, Eastern Oregon University officials including President Tom Insko, Vice President Tim Seydel, and Dean of Business, Dr. Ed Henninger traveled to the Port of Morrow with SBDC Director Greg Smith to meet with business leaders at the Port and in Hermiston. Port Manager, Ryan Neal and Economic Development Director, Lisa Mittelsdorf provided an industry bus tour and information about the vast array of large businesses and opportunities located at the Port. This also included a stop at the BMCC Workforce Development Center with Anne Morter and Jerry McMichael providing a tour. President Insko said during a business luncheon following in Hermiston, “We are working to provide experiential learning opportunities for our students and letting them know staying in eastern Oregon is a viable option for them. We want to hear as businesses what your needs are, what you feel we are doing right and areas in which we can improve.” Following the luncheon, a tour of Lamb Weston was taken in Hermiston and information about potential internships and employment opportunities were discussed. Dr. Ed Henniger stated, “I truly appreciate the chance to interact and network with working professionals
and experience first hand the enormous growth, entrepreneurial leadership and potential for long term impactful economic development and prosperity in eastern Oregon. Establishing linkages with highly successful organizations, city and county economic development, EOU SBDC and training center personnel aligns well with our College of Business’ mission of integrating opportunities for a real-world experience into all aspects of our collegiate business education as a necessary con-
dition for student learning and success in work and life.” SBDC Director Greg Smith said, “I appreciate business leaders taking the time to share their thoughts on how to expand opportunities for Eastern Oregon University students. EOU is our rural University and its exceptional leaders are paving the way to ensure an even brighter future for students.”
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Kiwanis Club of Boardman donates dictionaries to 3rd graders Thursday, September 18 the Kiwanis Club of Boardman distributed 168 dictionaries to local third grade students at Sam Boardman Elementary in Boardman and AC Houghton Elementary in Irrigon. This marks the 14th year that the Kiwanis club has handed out dictionaries to the third grade students in our area. 157 dictionaries were given to the students. Assisting with the project were, Kiwanis members, Pam Docken, Kathy Street, Leslie Pierson, Alma Hernandez and Doug and Jane Pope. Each student is asked to look up a word when they receive their gift, so every student knows exactly how to use their dictionary. For some students, this is the only book they can call their very own. The dozen dictionaries that were left over this year were distributed to the two Little Free Libraries located in Boardman and Irrigon.
Other projects the Kiwanis Club of Boardman undertake are the annual Halloween Party, Breakfast with Santa, assisting the RHS and IHS Key Clubs and providing scholarships to the graduating seniors at Boardman and Irrigon. They also help fund local events and projects such as the SAGE Center’s Harvest Festival, WRE playground equipment, RHS Track, and the Boardman Pool and Recreation Center. Although Kiwanis mission is “Serving the children of the world”, the Kiwanis Club of Boardman likes to keep the money raised in their own local communities. The Boardman Kiwanis Club has 24 members from Boardman and Irrigon. If you would like to make a difference in your community attend the Kiwanis meeting held the first Friday of each month at the River Lodge and Grill at Noon to find out more information.
Pictured L to R: AC Houghton teacher, Ms Deloera and her third grade class were excited to receive ther dictionaries from the Kiwanis Club of Boardman, Kiwanis members back row L-R Doug Pope, Leslie Pierson and Kathy Street.
Crafty Nights @ the Library Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 pm
SCARECROW BOTTLE To sign up: Boardman 541/481-265 Heppner 541/676-9964 Irrigon 541/922-0138 or Online: https://oregontrail.ploud.net Contact: P.O. Box 254 Boardman, OR 97818 541-561-0792
Alma Hernandez helps a third grade student look up a word in his dictionary, while Kathy Street listens to a student read the word
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BMCC News...
Fall Term is off and running at Blue Mountain Community College and it seems odd to say this, but it is time to apply for Financial Aid for the 20-21 academic year as of October 1. Students and potential students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA as early as possible as some financial aid goes to the early birds. Just a reminder that the tax information needed for the new FAFSA is from 2018. Please call or stop by if we can help. The Workforce Training Center has resumed regular hours of Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Due to the computer lab being booked, testing hours are now restricted and students needing tests should definitely call ahead for an appointment. The phone number is 541-481-2099. BMCC is still looking for an English Language Acquisition instructor for a Boardman class. Look for the job posting at www.bluecc.edu under Employment and Faculty. h t t p s : / / bluecc.interviewexchange.com/ jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=80913 Please give us a call or stop by if there is anything we can do for you.
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School District launches student attendance campaign (Morrow County) – Schools in Morrow County are teaming up with local businesses to launch an “Every Day Matters” campaign to improve student attendance in the Morrow County School District. Educators know that having students present in the classroom every day is crucial to learning, educational growth and student success. Students with excellent attendance are two and a half times more likely to graduate high school and they complete two- and four-year programs after high school at higher rates. Students who are chronically absent (missing 10% of the school year) are more likely to drop out of high school, less likely to graduate from college and have difficulty finding stable employment. Landon Braden, regional chronic absenteeism coordinator, said that
while schools are always working on methods to improve attendance, working with local businesses has proven beneficial. “Businesses recognize that attendance habits learned during the school years will
carry over to the workplace, which benefits employers and employees.” Braden also said school leaders realize that emphasizing good student
attendance is a community effort and improving graduation rates positively benefits the overall health of a community. At the end of August, the Morrow County School District had its first meeting where local business owners were invited. At the meeting, Braden explained the “Every Day Matters” campaign and businesses received signs and posters they can display at their locations. Principals at each school are coordinating their efforts for the district. “We hope that many businesses will get on board and support the effort to benefit local students,” said Marie Shimer, director of educational services for MCSD. For more information about the district’s “Every Day Matters” campaign, please visit the district website at https://morrow.k12.or.us/ .
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Tillamook donates to Riverside Volleyball program
Thank you to Tillamook for their donation to the Riverside volleyball program. Tillamook donated over $8,000 for the program to purchase a new net system. This is a major upgrade for our student athletes! Pictured is Michael Graham of Tillamook with the Riverside varsity volleyball team.
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Funshine Open holds Golf Scramble September 21st marked the third annual Funshine Golf Scramble sponsored by Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman.
als donated prizes for this tournament. All golfers were also entered into a drawing for one of two blankets. Marty Hussey won the
land General Electric, Strebin Farms, TruOpics, and Umatilla electric. All monies from this tournament will be given back to our communities.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church You may enter a stranger but you’ll leave as Family!
Pastor Mike Smith Sunday Worship Schedule 11:00am
(541) 418-6132 420 Locust Rd. Boardman Or. 97818 Office hours Fridays 8-11am
Community Women’s Club member Cheryl Hobbs (L) made this lovely quilt that was won by Jr. Drago. The day brought together 36 enthusiastic golfers. Each person was welcomed with a continental breakfast, a gift bag and the chance to win a Pendleton throw blanket or a homemade quilt. Golfing began at 10:00 AM for a round of 18 holes. First place team was Lamb Weston’s with Dan Gordanier as lead. Dave Boltz’s team was awarded second place and Port of Morrow team with JR Drago as lead was third place. Lunch was served and raffles prizes were given to the lucky recipients. Many businesses and individu-
Pictured above are some of the hard working members of The Community Women’s Club.
Pendleton throw donated by Joe and Juanita Cox and JR Drago won the quilt created by Cheryl Hobbs. The Community Women’s Club would like to thank all businesses and hole sponsors for helping to make this Scramble a success. Our Platinum Hole Sponsor was Lamb Weston. Rogers Toyota was our Gold Sponsor. Silver Sponsors were Boardman Foods, Burn’s Mortuary, City of Irrigon, Elmer’s Irrigation, JJ Construction, Mercer Ranches, Port-
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Marty Hussey holds the Pendleton throw, which was donated by Juanita and Joe Cox.
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Good Shepherd’s CEO Burke to step down in 2020 after 31 years at helm Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) Board of Trustees announced today that President and CEO Dennis E. Burke will retire in 2020. Dennis Burke will depart with a tenure of 31 years at the helm. He was deemed one of the nation’s “50 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2016. Over the past three decades, Burke has remained a steward of the health care system’s mission and values, while successfully navigating the ever-changing healthcare landscape with poised leadership. “Dennis’ leadership has enabled GSHCS to thrive,” said Board Chair Steve Eldrige. “We have experienced very significant growth un- Good Shepherd Health Care der his direction and improved quality of care.” System President & CEO Burke joined GSHCS in 1989 as assistant Dennis Burke is retiring administrator and became CEO a short time after 31 years of service. later, making him the longest-serving leader in that position for the health care system. Under his leadership, GSHCS has grown from a hospital with 250 employees to a robust health care system with over 700 employees and 40 service lines. GSHCS has received many state and national awards during Burke’s tenure. In 2011, The National Rural Health Association named GSHCS to its “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in America” list. In 2015, GSHCS was recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health for overall excellence in outcomes and financial strength, reflecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in the nation. GSHCS was also awarded the “Top Workplaces in Oregon” designation by The Oregonian/Oregon Live a total of four times. During Burke’s tenure, GSHCS has continually evolved to meet the challenges inherent in serving a growing, diverse population of over 50,000 in Umatilla and Morrow counties, and he has aided in tackling a political landscape of healthcare uncertainty at the state level and beyond. Eldrige credits Burke’s legistlative efforts to putting GSHCS on Oregon’s political map. “His experience, expertise and passion for providing healthcare services to rural communities have made him a sought-after speaker and panel member on rural healthcare issues,” said Eldrige. “He has testified before congressional committees on the challenges of rural healthcare.” Burke holds a master of science in health administration degree from University of Colorado, and is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He has served on the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (OAHHS) Board for 19 years, serving as board chair in 1998, and has also served on the OAHHS Small and Rural Hospital Committee for many terms. He holds a seat on the OAHHS Governance Committee and the Political Action Committee, as well as the Critical Access Hospital Leadership Committee of the National Rural Health Association. He has also been a long-standing member of the Hermiston Rotary Club. A succession plan is in place to pick a successor, said Eldrige. “Dennis continues to serve in full capacity as president and CEO,” said Eldrige, “The Board of Trustees will conduct a nationwide search for his successor in the coming months.”
Good Shepherd will be conducting a “1st Responders Appreciation Service” on October the 13th @ 11:00 AM. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Come let us say “Thank you for your dedication and service on our behalf. There will be some time for Fellowship after the Service and snacks. If anyone has a family member or knows someone that is a 1st Responder and would like to have their name added to our prayer that day. You can give us their name on of three ways; 1. e-mail gslc@centurytel.net. 2. phone (541) 481-6132. 3. mail Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, PO Box 49, Boardman Or. 97818. Hope to see you there as well!
JOIN US!!! KIDS -- Come to our Halloween Maze! Thursday, October 31, 6 pm HIIT Monday & Wednesday 5:30am - 6:30 am Circuit Training Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm Low Impact Aerobics Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm HIGH Fitness Tuesday & Thursday 5:45pm - 6:45pm Strong Zumba Monday 5pm - 6pm Zumba Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Step Zumba 4:30pm - 5:30pm Water Classes : Low Impact Aerobics Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am - 9:00am Medium Impact Aerobics Monday & Wednesday 10:00am - 11:00am
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ree Event for Fire Preven-tion Week! Come by Boardman Rural Fire Station October 12th from 12pm to 3pm for some fire safety fun for all ages! •Fire Truck Tours •Free Prize Raffles •Free Information on Fire Safety & Prevention •Blood Pressure Checks •Car Seat Instillation Checks •Volunteer Applications •Cookies & Refreshments ..... & MORE!!! orrow County Fair currently has vacancies on the fair board and for more information to contact Ann Jones at 541-676-9474 or email at mcfair@co.morrow.or.us he Morrow County Historical Society’s annual meeting is October 6th at the Ione Community Church. A business meeting including ongoing plans of an online presence will be combined with a Fall luncheon beginning at 2 pm. Annual dues of $5 may be paid at this time. Interested individuals are welcome to attend.
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he Morrow County Chronicles have published their 2019 edition with a colored aerial photo of the Port of Morrow on its cover. Dedicated to the late Merlyn Kirk Robinson, some of the stories are about the Matthews of Ione, Larry Lindsays’ experience with the Port of Morrow, the Downings, Roice Fulleton, the Heppner Class of 1947, Chuck Nelson’s Christmas star, and the conclusion of “A Murder Mystery” from last year’s edition. Sponsored by the Morrow County Historial Society with Doris Brosnan as Editor, this is the 36th edition of the Chronicles. It is available for the purchase price of $7 at Murray Drug Store, Heppner City Hall, Bank of Eastern Oregon branches in Morrow County, and the Heritage Museum in Heppner. Back copies of the Chronicles are available by contacting Neva DeMayo 541-676-8017.
PUBLIC NOTICE MORROW COUNTY HEARING THE MORROW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will hold the following hearing of public interest on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center in Boardman, Oregon. Request is to rename Laurel Road that runs from Wilson Lane north to Interstate 84. The proposed road is located in Township 4N Range 25E, Sections 10 and 15. Opportunity to voice support or opposition to the above proposal or to ask questions will be provided. Failure to raise an issue in person or by letter or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond precludes action or consideration of the issue. Copies of the staff report and all relevant documents will be available after October 4, 2019. For more information, please contact Stephen Wrecsics at swrecsics@co.morrow.or.us or 541-922-4624. DATED this 30th day of September 2019 MORROW COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Published: October 5, 2019 Affidavit of Publication
Letter to the Editor Morrow County Residence It has been an honor and my pleasure to serve the people of Morrow County as their elected Sheriff. I wish to announce my 2020 re-election efforts to seek the will of the people to be retained as the 16th person to be elected Morrow County Sheriff. The Office of Sheriff is one of the oldest and most unique elected positions in the United States. The Sheriff by Oregon State statute is defined as THE CHIEFLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND CONSERVATOR OF THE PEACE in each of our 36 counties. His only true boss are the people that place him into office. The Sheriff serves at their will. If the Sheriff is faithful to the people and develops an agency that the people trust and find him to be approachable and willing to answer their questions and accessible either at the office or at his home by phone or personal contact then they most likely can see for themselves if he has the character and leadership abilities to protect and serve
them. If not, then he will not be elected and that is the way it should be. I have done my best to serve the people whether in the office or working in the field supporting our deputies. It has been a wonderful job and I seek to continue serving you. You can monitor the current activities and actions of the Sheriff’s Office by going on Facebook and search the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. You can search my current and future goals and plans by going to my web page at www.aworkingsheriff.com . I will continue to keep you informed with articles and activities and answer your questions or concerns as we go through the election process. I appreciate your support and sincerely seek your vote. Thank you. Sheriff Kenneth Matlack Morrow County Sheriff Work: 541-676-5317 Home: 541-922-5173 Cell: 541-314-5201
HERE’S MY CARD 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
(1st Saturday of each month)
$5 .00
450 Laurel Rd. Boardman 541/514-1601
Providing Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug, Gambling, Developmental Disabilities, and 24-Hr. Crisis Services.
Boardman Senior Breakfast Saturday October 5, 2019
The Farmer’s Cup is now serving LUNCH-Panini Sandwiches
541.481.2911 Boardman Office 541.676.9161 Heppner Office
7:30 am to 10:30 am Sausage/Ham; Eggs/ Pancakes, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy,Coffee/Juice/Milk
ALL Are Welcome! Boardman Senior Center; 100 Tatone St. Boardman, OR 97818 * (541) 481-3257
Spencers Barbershop of
Logan Sturdevant, Barber - Owner 202 Main St. Suite 7 Boardman 481-5300
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 CLASSIFIEDS 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 Romans 15:13 Church 541-481-9437 bilbea@eotnet.net Cell: 541-720-8680
200 Willowfork Dr. P.O. Box 638 Boardman, OR 97818
THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox on November 1, 2019. Deadline is Friday, October 25, 2019. Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 E-mail: lprag@centurytel.net
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 Halloween is coming Watch for children on our streets!
541-481-2571
Boardman, OR
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Morrow County Health District/ Pioneer Memorial Home Health & Hospice has an opening for a Full-time Home Health & Hospice RN. $5,000 sign-on bonus. Flexible schedule, competitive wages, excellent benefits package, paid drive time and car provided or mileage paid for patient visits. Must have current Oregon license and 1 year minimum of home health and hospice nursing experience. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required. For more information contact HR Director Patti Allstott , 541-6762949. To apply please go to www.morrowcountyhealthdistrict.org, to complete an application or call 541-676-2949. EEOE.
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.
Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility Boardman, OR The United States (U.S.) Department of the Navy (Navy), after participating as a cooperating agency in the development and evaluation of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project (B2H Project), and carefully weighing the strategic, operational, and environmental consequences of the proposed action, announces its decision to adopt the Final EIS and implement real estate actions as set out in the selected alternative, identified as the Agency Preferred Alternative in the Final EIS dated November 2016. Navy real estate actions would grant a 7.1 mile by 90-foot right of way easement to the Idaho Power Company to allow for construction and operation of a portion of the B2H project on Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility (NWSTF) Boardman, Oregon in exchange for the termination of an existing land use agreement and removal of transmission infrastructure held by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that occupies the same right-of-way. The Agency Preferred Alternative route exits the proposed Longhorn Substation to the south, crossing the boundary of NWSTF Boardman at the northeastern corner and parallels the eastern boundary of NWSTF Boardman along the west side of Bombing Range Road for approximately 7.1 miles. At that point, the route crosses over Bombing Range Road to the east and exits Federal property. The route will avoid the Resource Natural Area B, a Washington ground squirrel Resource Management Area, and traditional cultural properties on NWSTF Boardman. The complete text of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Navy’s real estate action is available at: https://navfac.navy.mil/NWNEPA, along with the November 2016 Final EIS for the Boardman to Hemingway Transmission Line Project. Single copies of the ROD are available upon request by contacting: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, Attn: Jackie Queen (Environmental Planner), 3730 Charles Porter Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA 98278-5000.
MISCELLANEOUS
I would like to thank everyone for the cards, food, flowers and well wishes when I was out with my hip replacement. I would especially like to thank the City staff for stepping up and taking on my duties to keep Boardman running smoothly. This is why I Love Boardman. Karen Pettigrew
Susi Paulson’s Memorial Potluck Saturday, October 19, 2019 2:00 PM-5:00PM Boardman Senior Center Come join the Community as We Share our Memories of Susi and the Love and help that she freely gave to so many of us.
CLASSIFIEDS 5 Lines $7.50 + ` $0.20/word thereafter Business Cards
$40.00
NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for Department of the Navy Real Estate Actions in Support of the Boardman to Hemmingway Transmission Line Project, at (cont.)
Boardman Senior Center October Menu Tuesday Oct 8 Tuna Cheese Rice Casserole French Bread Salad Pudding & Cookies Tuesday Oct 15 Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes Salad Broccoli Bread & Butter Chocolate Eclair Dessert Tuesday Oct 22 Fish Sticks Coleslaw Tater Tots Bread & Butter Brownies Tuesday Oct 29 Spaghetti Salad Green Beans Garlic Bread Pudding Cake
Thursday Oct 10 Soup & Salad Garlic Bread & Crackers Chocolate Cherry Bars Thursday Oct 17 Birthday Dinner Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Salad Cooked Carrots Cake & Ice Cream Thursday Oct 24 Beans & Corn Bread Salad Jello Thursday Oct 31 Pork Chops Scalloped Potatoes Peas Salad Apple Sauce
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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Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon is offering meals to all ages. This Senior Center is now independent and open to the public for lunch on Mondays at 12:00 PM. Please call ahead for a take-out meal to be picked up at noon or come and join the luncheon. Prices are $4.50 for persons age 60 and over and $5.00 for those under age 60. You may call the center at 541-922-3603 on Monday mornings to order your take out meal. If you would like to join us, no reservation is necessary.
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