North Morrow Times October 1, 2021

North Morrow

Volume XXVIII Number 4

October 1, 2021

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8th Annual Morrow County Harvest Festival Stonehendge Memorial honored

The 8th Annual Morrow County Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, October 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 101 Olson Road in Boardman, Oregon, and is presented by the SAGE Center.

The Morrow County Harvest Festival will be exclusively outdoors and will feature a variety of vendors with high-quality, regionally produced agricultural goods and handmade artisan crafts.

Returning this year, Threemile Canyon Farms will provide an opportunity for attendees to “fill-a-bag” full of locally grown produce at the 5th annual ‘Harvest Bounty for Youth in Agriculture’. In exchange for a small donation to a local FFA chapter, you pack a grocery bag full of traditionally grown potatoes or organic onions.

The “Kid’s Corner” showcases numerous free youth activities to the public and involve partnerships with organizations like FFA, Oregon Dairy

Women, Morrow County Health District, Boardman Fire Rescue, and more. Returning this year are the mule-drawn wagon rides, face painting by Vivid Imaginations Professional Face Painting, bouncy house sponsored by Boardman Park and Rec, and the beloved pumpkin painting.

New this year are the Pinewood Derby Races open for all ages. Visit the SAGE Center on Facebook or our website at www.visitsage.com for official rules. You can purchase a Pinewood Derby Car Kit in The Store at SAGE Center for just $9.00! Sign-ups for the Derby Races start at 10AM with races beginning at 2PM. You must be present to win!

The Morrow County Harvest Festival will also have a Spirits Garden hosted by Burnt Field Brewing, serving beer, wine, and cider to those visitors 21 years of age and older, plus live music by Dallin Puzey, a Hermiston native, who writes and preforms his own music—in ad-

dition to playing a variety of familiar folk, country, rock, and pop songs.

Activities at the Morrow County Harvest Festival are free for the public to participate in thanks to the generous donations made by: Threemile Canyon Farms, iPro, Lamb Weston, Hanley Energy, Fratelli Development, Academy Mortgage, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Amazon Web Services, Umatilla Electric Cooperative, Community Counseling Solutions, Calbee, Inland Development Corporation, Roger ’s Toyota, Boardman Foods, Inc., Morrow County Health District, CSS Farms, Boardman Park and Recreation District, Mountain Valley Land Co, Midway Bar & Grill, Sinclair, Doherty & Russell Car Wash, and Mark & Lisa Pratt.

For more information about the event, please visit the SAGE Center’s page on Facebook, go to www.visitsage.com or call the SAGE Center at (541) 481-7243.

Sam Hill’s Iconic Monument on the Columbia River Honors Fallen Soldiers of World War I. (See press release on page 3.) Photo by Bill White.

Near the town site of Maryhill, Washington, three miles east of Maryhill Museum of Art, stands a full-scale replica built by museum founder Sam Hill. Erected as the nation’s first WWI memorial and dedicated in 1918 to the servicemen of Klickitat County, Washington, who died in the service of their country during the Great War, Hill’s Stonehenge Memorial is a monument to heroism and peace. For more information, go to: https://www.maryhillmuseum.org/outside/stonehenge-memorial

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Having an effective Social Media presence

By Greg Smith

Pirates Youth Basketball Registration Begins October 1ST, 2021 Grades K – 6TH - COST IS $45 Per player Sign up on our Facebook page or fill out a form at the Boardman Pool & RecreationCenter

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In today’s world, it is essential that your company has a strong social media presence.

Given that well over 90 percent of businesses utilize a variety of platforms to market their products or services, it’s essential to find the right strategy and a way to stand out from the competition.

First, it’s necessary to decide which social media networks will best reach your desired target audience. Using a social media platform which your customers don’t begin to understand or will never access, obviously won’t drive sales. For many, Facebook is the best place to start simply given the sheer volume of users (over a billion daily). Instagram and Pinterest are additional options.

Engaging with customers by creating an open-ended dialogue helps create organic conversations. Inform them about an industry related topic, share ideas, and even ask for advice or allow them to share an opinion about your products and

services. While it’s important to remain professional, you can also show your sense of humor and post a picture of your favorite four-legged friend.

Make it real.

Interesting photos of what’s happening at your business (even a sneak preview or behind the scenes photos) are a great way to attract attention.

It’s not always necessary to accompany the photo with text— a compelling photo just keeps that top of the mind awareness rolling. Find creative ways to demonstrate your expertise through “how-to” content—informative videos are a great way to accomplish this.

Be down to earth. It doesn’t always have to be about you...take advantage of National Observance Days to create interesting posts. These can be used to raise awareness or to simply have a little fun. And who doesn’t need a little levity these days? International Peach Pie Day, Polar Plunge Day, Festival of Sleep Day...you get the picture.

If customers are looking for a product or service you cannot provide, it’s a great opportunity to offer recommendations for other businesses—perhaps those with whom you shop per-

sonally. This helps build trust with your customers and will foster valuable business to business relationships.

Always be gracious. Take the time to show appreciation to your customers and remember that not everyone is going to love you. If someone has a complaint, acknowledge their concern and express how providing exceptional service is always your goal. Contact them offline to explore options to resolve the issue and, of course, if someone is being vulgar or socially inappropriate, the delete and block buttons are at your ready.

The bottom line is social media is an excellent, affordable, and effective way to market and brand your business.

Whether you undertake this yourself or employ the services of a professional, finding ways to set yourself apart from your competition and engage your clients to increase revenue is a key part of your continued growth.

Greg Smith is the director of the Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center located at 1607 Gekeler Lane, Room 148 in La Grande, OR. If you are seeking free, confidential business advising, please call 541-9621532 or email eousbdc@gmail.com.

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Emergency kit available from CAPECO CAPECO has received grant funding to provide emergency disaster kits to indivudals who may have limited access to resources in the case of an emergency.

Who is eligible to receive equipment? Applicant must be 60 years of age or older and/or meet eligibility criteria for the Oregon Project for Independence Pilot program (ages 19-59 with a physical disability), as outlined by the State of Oregon, with preference to individuals in rural communities.

Program Model The emergency/disaster kits are available through the grant-funded program and are distributed on a permanent basis and will not be returned to CAPECO. The kits are equipped with 72 hours of disaster preparedness supplies for two people.

The kit includes: • 12 food servings • 2 liters of water • 2 Survival Straws for water filtration • 4 snap lights • 1 LED lantern • 1 first aid kit • Bath wipes • 2 emergency blankets • 1 portable stove • 2 bowls and utensils • 1 MoraKniv knife, • 1 Ferrocerium rod, • 2 InstaFire tinder • 2 whistles Contact an Area Agency on Aging Case Manager for more information and/or to request a kit: Pendleton: 541-276-1926 Hermiston: 541-289-7755

Stonehenge Memorial added to National Register of Historic Places Maryhill Museum of Art announces that Stonehenge Memorial, the iconic replica of England╙s ancient original, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register records the tangible reminders of the history of the United States and is the official repository for documentation of cultural resources worthy of preservation.

Located three miles east of the

gave their lives to what he saw as the folly of war and make a public statement about the tragedy and futility of the events that led to their deaths. With its altar stone dedicated on July 4, 1918, more than four months prior to armistice, Stonehenge Memorial is among the earliest World War I memorials in the country and provides a lens into Americans╙ attitudes toward the war at that

See Photo on Page 1 of this issue. museum on a bluff above the Columbia River, Stonehenge Memorial was constructed by Maryhill Museum of Art’s founder, businessman and philanthropist Samuel Hill, between 1918 and 1929.

Stonehenge Memorial is significant as both a close replica of ancient Stonehenge and as a memorial to Klickitat County men who died in World War I. Although he clearly supported the Allied cause, Hill was a Quaker and a pacifist. In constructing the memorial, he wished to honor soldiers who

time.

“We are thrilled that Stonehenge Memorial has been added to the National Register,”• said Maryhill Museum of Art’s executive director Colleen Schafroth. “The designation recognizes Sam Hill’s singular vision and the enduring significance of the memorial as it relates to local, regional and national history. The museum itself was placed on the National Register in 1974. We are beyond excited to now have Stonehenge Memorial listed as well.”•

Additional mosquitoes and one horse test positive for West Nile virus in Morrow County Welcome to Lexington Pump LLC

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Morrow County, Ore.—West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in 6 additional mosquito pools captured the nights of 9-13-21 and 9-14-21 from various testing sites in the rural areas of Boardman and Irrigon according to Oregon State University, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

We are advising people in Morrow County to take precautions against mosquitoes to avoid the risk of infection, including preventing mosquito bites. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.

People should consult their health care providers if they have these symptoms. Health care providers can contact the Morrow County Health Department for information on West

Nile virus testing.

Mr. Barron offers these tips for protecting yourself against mosquitoes: · Eliminate sources of standing water that are a breeding ground for mosquitoes, including watering troughs, bird baths, ornamental ponds, buckets, wading and swimming pools not in use, and old tires. · When engaged in outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, protect yourself by using mosquito repellants containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or Picardin, and follow the directions on the container. · Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants in mosquito-infested areas. · Make sure screen doors and windows are in good repair and fit tightly.

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Morrow County 4-H Shooting Sports takes off What started as a handful of youth in 2019 with shotgun and clay shooting only, has grown and diversified in the subsequent two years. Thanks to volunteers Adam and Rachel Archer, Andrea DiSalvo, Ed Rietmann, Donnie Griggs, Erin Heideman and Stan Cutsforth, the shooting sports program has grown to 40 members and now includes rifle, pistol, archery and shotgun.

In a typical year, the club shoots at the Lexington Gun Club November through March. With the onset of COVID, the schedule has changed slightly with the bulk of shooting for the club happening this past spring. All youth must provide their own tools and ammunition and follow set shooting guidelines each month. They also have the option of registering to be consider for the State 4-H Shooting event which will occur this year August 30, 31 and September 1 in Shedd, OR. Participants this year included; Shotgun Juniors: Jonathon Ashbeck, Gage Heideman, Jace Wilson Intermediates: Preslie Bowles, Morgan Cutsforth, Carter Eynetich, Radley Griggs, Adan Guerra, Owen Guerra, Chase Lantis, Aden Lathrop Seniors: Kalvin Rietmann Pistol Juniors: Jules Archer, Jonathon Ashbeck, Mary Ashbeck, Gage Heideman, Darby Spivey Intermediates: Riley Archer, Preslie Bowles, Morgan Cutsforth, Liam Heideman, Avree Lathrop, Briar Reeves Seniors: Kalvin Rietmann Archery Juniors: Jules Archer, Kayelee Jean Espinola , Brooklyn Hendricks, Keltie Rietmann, Jace Wilson Intermediates: Preslie Bowles, Morgan Cutsforth, Avree Lathrop Rifle Juniors: Jules Archer, Jonathon Ashbeck, Mary Ashbeck, Kord Dickson, Gage Heideman, Axton Hendricks, Joe McMasters, Maddex McMasters, Keltie Rietmann, Darby Spivey, Jace Wilson Intermediates: Riley Archer, Preslie Bowles, Morgan Cutsforth, Radley Griggs, Liam Heideman Seniors: Kalvin Rietmann The club would like to thank the Lexington Gun Club for the use of their facilities, the Morrow County Livestock Growers for their donation for restroom facilities during shooting months, John Luciani for 22 rounds and Correa Ranches for several large bales to act as archery backstops.

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Umatilla Electric creates position for VP of Finance and Rates A longtime banking execu- in 15 states and most recently tive has joined Umatilla Elec- managed a loan portfolio with tric as Vice President of Finance and Rates, a newly created position at the Hermiston-based cooperative.

John Donner will work to develop and enhance financial and fiscal responsibilities associated with UEC’s power supply obligations.

Donner began his career in 1991 as a credit analyst at St. Paul Bank for Cooperatives in Minnesota, working with rural infrastructure borrowers in the Midwest.

After that bank merged with CoBank in 1999, Donner worked with borrowers in the telecommunications in- John Donner, Umatilla Electric VP of dustry as a relationship Finance and Rates. manager before changing his focus to electric distribution balances in excess of $825 million. cooperatives in 2011.

Over the past 10 years, he “John’s banking background, his has worked with cooperatives knowledge of electric coopera-

tives and the relationships he has built during his career make him a welcomed asset to our Cooperative,” said Robert Echenrode, UEC General Manager and CEO. “We will be leaning heavily on John’s skills to help guide our power purchasing strategy.’’

Donner holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., and an MBA from the University of Rochester in New York. In his spare time, he is an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

“Umatilla Electric Cooperative is an innovative, rapidly growing and financially strong organization,” Donner said. “I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to move to Oregon, join the team at UEC and begin the next chapter of my professional career.”

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What’s happening at Boardman Pool & Recreation Center? * We still are accepting applications for lifeguards, and we are currently looking to hire another part-time front desk person. * Our slide will start operating again on Saturday starting October 2; hours of operation will be from 2-6 pm, assuming we have adequate staff. * Facility hours will be a little more starting October 4; we will be open from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm M-F. Saturday 9 am to 7:30 pm. * The pool will operate M-F from 5:30 to 7 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 7 pm. * We have just recently hired a halftime recreation aide so we can offer programs. * We have scheduled an information booth and the Bounce House for the Harvest Fest at the Sage center on October 2. * A Halloween craft event for October 22 * Pumpkin Carving event on October 29 * Trick or treating at the Sage center October 31 * November 2, we are planning a craft event for All Soul's Day.

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Morrow County 4-H has good showing at Oregon State Fair Several members of Morrow County 4-H had entries that qualified for the Oregon State Fair. “Getting exhibits ready for the State Fair is always an enjoyable time,” said 4-H educator, Erin Heideman. “I really appreciate the hard work and efforts of these young people especially since exhibits go to Salem the Tuesday after our county fair!.”

Aquatic Ecology/Sports Fishing: Isabel Wedam; Lures-Blue/ Exceptional Art: Madelyn Campbell; Pen & Ink-Red; Novalee Campbell; Wearable Clothing-Red, Assemblage-Blue, Acrylic Painting-Blue; Mikalie Duncan; PotteryRed, 3 Dimensional WorkBlue Isabella Orr; Acrylic Painting- Blue, Pottery- Blue; Audrey Sak; Acrylic Painting- Red, Graphite PencilRed; Ellie Sak; Graphite Pencil-Blue; Arianna Worden; NonOriginal Wearable-Red, Wearable Accessory-Red; Eva Worden; NonOriginal Wearble-Blue.

C l o t h i n g / Te x t i l e s : Kinsley Hancock; Basic Skills 1, Garmet- Blue; Isabelle Ogden; CreativityBlue; Olivia Ogden; Basic Skills 2/Garmet-Blue/Exceptional, Basic Skills 2/Non-Garmet- Blue/ Exceptional; Isabella Orr; Costumes- Blue Audrey Sak; Costumes- Blue/Exceptional, Basic Skills 1/Garment- Blue. Basic Skills 1/Non-Garment- Blue/ Exceptional; Ellie Sak; Basic Skills 1-Garment-Blue; Arianna Worden; Hands for Larger Serv.Blue/Exceptional, Expanding Skills 6/Non-Garment- Blue; Eva Worden; Hands for Larger Serv. Blue/Exceptional, Basic Skills 2/Outfit-Blue/Exceptional, Basic Skills 2/Non-Garment- Blue Exceptional, Creativity-Blue/Exceptional.

Computer: Eva Worden; Software Application-Red. Container Gardening: KayeleeJean Davis-Espinola; Patio Plant-Blue/Exceptional, Dish Garden-Blue/Exceptional, Patio Planter-Blue/Exceptional, Patio Plant- Blue, Potted HerbsBlue.

Crocheting: Isabella Orr; Ex-

panding skills/Non-WearableRed. Educational Displays: Jules Archer- Educational DisplayBlue.

Fiber Arts: Isabella Orr; Macrame & Knitting- Red, Braiding- Red; Eva Worden; Embroidery- Blue.

Flowers & Ornamentals: Isabella Orr; Dried MaterialsWhite.

Food & Nutrition: Jules Archer; Non-yeast coffee cakeBlue/Exceptional, Basic Nut

Bread-Blue, Cookies-Blue; Mikalie Duncan; Recipe of the Year-White, Cookies-Blue; Ketch Fennern; Favorite Recipe Collections- Red; Kinsley Hancock; BiscuitsBlue/Exceptional, Muffins-Red Brodie Ogden; Cookies- Blue/ Exceptional; Isabelle Ogden; Non-yeast Coffee Cake- Blue, Olivia Ogden; Basic Nut BreadBlue; Tenley Rosenbalm; Recipe of the YearWhite, Cookies-Blue; Audrey Sak; Favorite Recipe Collections-Blue; Ellie Sak; Favorite Recipe Collections- Blue; Kyra Shockman; Cookies-Red; Isabel Wedam; Shortened Cakes-Blue; Nathan Wedam; Shortened Cakes- Blue, Cookies-Blue.

Food Preservation: Savannah Browne; Quick picklesBlue, Cooked jam or jellyBlue, Canned Tomato Products- Blue Audrey Sak; Canned fruitBlue, Dried Vegt,Herb-Blue;

Ellie Sak; Cooked jam or jellyBlue, Canned Fruit-Blue, Canned Veg or Tomato-Blue Arianna Worden; Cooked jam or jelly- Blue; Eva Worden; Cooked jam or jelly- Blue.

Honeybee: Jules Archer, Educational Display-Red; Isabella Orr, Educational Display- White.

Knitting: Arianna Worden; Knitting w Looms-Blue; Eva Worden; Knitting w LoomsBlue.

Lego/Robotics: Mikalie Duncan; Robotics- Blue; Isabella Orr; Robotics-Red. Photography: Savannah Browne; Animals-Red; KayeleeJean DavisEspinola- Landscape-Blue, Plants-Red; Mikalie Duncan; Plants-Blue/Exceptional, Portrait-Red; Isabelle Ogden; Plants-Red, Animals-Blue/ Exceptional; Oliva Ogden; Texture-Blue, People-Blue; Madison Orem; AnimalsRed, Landscape-Blue Isabella Orr; Plants-Blue, Animals-Red; David Rietmann; Landscape-Blue/ Exceptional; Keltie Rietmann; Other interesting subject- Red, LandscapeBlue; Kyra Shockman; Architectural-Red, Landscape-Blue, Plants-White; Dallie Wilcox; Architectural-Red, Animals-Red; Arianna Worden; People-Blue.

Wood Science: Savannah Browne; Wood Science- Blue; Mikalie Duncan; Wood ScienceRed. Shooting Sports: Trap: Gage Heideman-Red, Preslie BowlesRed, Carter Eynetich-Blue, Radley Griggs-Red, Chase Lantis-Red, David RietmannRed. Pistol: Gage Heideman-Red, Liam Heideman-White, Preslie Bowles-White.

Rifle: Joe McMasters-Red, Gage Heideman- Red, Liam Heideman-White., Archery: Keltie RietmannWhite.

Enrollment in 4-H for 20212022 will open November 1, 2021 and remain open until January 6, 2022. More information can be found on our https:// website at; extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/ morrow

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Boardman Fire and Rescue District August 2021 Fire Calls- 75 112 - Fires in structure other than in a building 1 131 - Passenger vehicle fire 1 140 - Natural vegetation fire, other 2 141 - Forest, woods or wildland fire 1 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other 1 171 - Cultivated grain or crop fire 1 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 8 320 - Emergency medical service, other 7 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 29 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 3 324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 4 411 - Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1 412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1 554 - Assist invalid 2 561 - Unauthorized burning 2 611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 9 671 - HazMat release investigation w/no HazMat 1 734 - Heat detector activation due to malfunction 1 # Incidents for 81 - BF&RD Headquarters: 75

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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch

New Book List: New Book List –September 2021 Fiction A Cowboy of Legend – Linda Broday A Good Day for Chardonnay – Darynda Jones Damnation Spring: A Novel – Ash Davidson False Witness – Karin Slaughter Hell for Breakfast – William W. Johnstone Hell’s Jaw Pass – Max O’Hara Regular Library Hours High Stakes – Iris Johansen Sunday Closed Hummingbird Lane – Carolyn Brown Monday Closed It Had To Be You – Georgia Clark Tuesday 10-6 Just One Look: A Novel – Lindsay Cameron Wednesday 10-6 Strange Beasts of China – Ge Yan Thursday10-6 The Clover Girls – Viola Shipman Friday 10-6 The Devil’s Hand – Jack Carr Saturday Closed The Guide: A Novel – Peter Heller The Heart Principle – Helen Hoang The Madness of Crowds – Louise Penny The Paper Palace – Miranda Cowley Heller The Reading List: A Novel – Sara Nisha Adams The Shadow Box – Luanne Rice We Were Never Here: A Novel – Andrea Bartz Night, Neon: Tales of Mystery and Suspense – Joyce Carol Oates The Bandit: A Novel Based on the Life of Sam Bass – Jerry Guin Fierce Little Thing – Miranda Beverly-Whittemore Lightning Strike: A Novel – William Kent Krueger The Man with the Silver Saab – Alexander McCall Smith The Other Black Girl: A Novel – Zakiya Dalila Harris Non-Fiction Crying in H Mart: A Memoir – Michelle Zauner How Space Works How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting from Tots to Teens – Melinda Wenner Moyer Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America – Bill O’Reilly Morrow County Chronicles – Morrow County Historical Society Nadiya Bakes – Nadiya Hussain New Women in the Old West: From Settlers to Suffragists, an Untold American Story – Winifred Gallagher *Crafty Nights @ the Library will be Wednesday, October 13th @ 6pm. Visit our website to register your spot! *Preschool Storytime is at 11am on Fridays at all three branches. *Need help with that homework? Homeschooling? Be sure and check out all of our educational resources for teachers and students on our Research & Learning page https://www.otld.org/researchlearning . *Spooky books are all the rage this month and #LibraryCardSignUp month is almost over – come in for spooky books and library cards!

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)

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Bonneville Power launches website about rebates and energy savings Bonneville Power Administration has launched a website to help homeowners served by Umatilla Electric Cooperative and other consumer-owned utilities more easily find information about home improvement contractors and energy efficiency rebates.

ComfortReadyHome.com helps communities become more energy efficient, healthier and more comfortable through home weatherization, HVAC and water-heating upgrades.

The website helps by connecting energy utilities, contractors and homeowners with each other and with the tools they need to make smart energy-efficiency decisions.

In a recent edition, the Comfort Ready Home newsletter highlighted UEC’s energy efficiency program and Umatilla Electric Energy Efficiency Specialist Alex Ruiz. An excerpt:

“Ruiz met with Comfort Ready Home’s Northeast Oregon Field Specialist, David Olivas, and discussed how the “Ruiz met with Comfort Ready Home’s Northeast Orprogram could help UEC and our members increase residential en-

Umatilla Electric Energy Efficiency Specialist Alex Ruiz

ergy efficiency.

The program immediately began working with UEC preferred contractors and provided training that helped support and grow their business - an immediate benefit to contractors, UEC and our membership.

Comfort Ready Home helps communities become healthier and more comfortable through home weatherization, HVAC and water-heating upgrades.

They make affordable energy-efficiency upgrades possible through connecting energy utilities, contractors and homeowners with each other, and with the tools they need to make smart energy-efficiency decisions.”

Visit www.umatillaelectric.com or comfortreadyhome.com for more information about available energy efficiency programs.

RHS Athletic Schedule Oct. 2021 Friday, October 1, 2021 Noon Volleyball JV Burns Burns High School 1pm Volleyball V Burns Burns High School 7pm Football V Grant Union Riverside High School Saturday, October 2, 2021 11am (MT) Volleyball JV Nyssa Nyssa High School Noon Volleyball V Nyssa Nyssa High School 3pm (MT) Volleyball V Vale Vale High School Monday, October 4, 2021 4:30pm Girls Soccer V Umatilla Riverside High School 6:30pm Boys Soccer V Umatilla Riverside High School Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6pm Volleyball V Irrigon Riverside High School Thursday, October 7, 2021 4pm Girls Soccer V Echo / Stanfield Stanfield Secondary School 6pm Volleyball V Nixyaawii Riverside High School

7pm Football V Heppner Heppner High School Saturday, October 9, 2021 Noon Boys Soccer JV Sisters Sisters High School 2pm Boys Soccer V Sisters Sisters High School Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6pm Volleyball V Riverview (WA) Riverside High School Friday, October 15, 2021 TBD Boys Cross Country V RIverside Invite Riverside High School 1pm Volleyball V Vale Riverside High School 1pm Girls Soccer V Four Rivers Riverside High School 3pm Boys Soccer V Four Rivers Riverside High School 7pm Football V WestonMcEwen Riverside High School Saturday, October 16, 2021 10am Volleyball JV Burns Riverside High School 11am Volleyball V Burns Riverside High School Noon Girls Soccer V Nyssa Riverside High School 2pm Volleyball JV Nyssa

Riverside High School 2pm Boys Soccer V Nyssa Riverside High School 3pm Volleyball V Nyssa Riverside High School Thursday, October 21, 2021 4pm Girls Soccer V Irrigon Irrigon High School 6pm Boys Soccer V Irrigon Irrigon High School Friday, October 22, 2021 7pm Football V Stanfield Stanfield Secondary School 7pm Football V Stanfield Stanfield Secondary School Thursday, October 28, 2021 4pm Girls Soccer V Umatilla Umatilla High School 6pm Boys Soccer V Umatilla Umatilla High School Friday, October 29, 2021 7pm Football V Sheridan Sheridan

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Community Focus

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lue Mountain Community College Workforce Training Center is back to regular hours for Fall Term, open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The center is generally open for students to study later in the evening Monday through Thursday. Call us at 541-4812099 for more information.

Students with computer and internet challenges are urged to contact the Workforce Training Center as we have a limited number of laptops and wifi hotspots that can be checked out. Computers and wifi are also available for student use daily at the Center.

Interested in learning forklift driving skills or sharpening the skills you already have? Call for an

The Farmer’s Cup is now serving LUNCH Panini Sandwiches appointment on the forklift simulator at no cost.

We will also be holding periodic forklift operator classes so that students can gain certification after passing a classroom and skills test.

Fall Term is underway and we are so pleased to have some students back in the building. Stop in with questions or problems and we will do our best to answer or solve them.

Anne Morter Workforce Training Center Director Boardman, OR 97818 541-481-2099

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Morrow County Veterans Services We proudly serve the veterans, dependents and survivors who live in Morrow County.

Boardman Senior Breakfast Saturday Saturday, October 2nd 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 Street * Boardman Greenfield Grange Breakfast October 16th * 7 - 10 am Adult s - $5.00 * Under 10 - $2.50 Adults V eterans eat FREE Veterans Call Mike for carry out * 541-490-6628 209 NW 1st S treet Boardman, OR Street

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

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KRP Management Morrow County Harvest Festival SAGE Center-Oct. 2 from 10am-4pm 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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MISCELLANEOUS THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox on November 5, 2021. Deadline is Friday October 29, 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,

Do you know a veteran facing homelessness?

Please ask them to call Morrow County Veterans at

541-922-6420

Clinic

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

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

Classified 5 lines $7.50 PLUS $0.20/word thereafter

OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT RENT:: 1800 sq. ft. office building on Columbia Ave. in Boardman for rent. Big parking lot.

Available September 1st. Call Nels Nelson, 541/969-7201.

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 541-9223334 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.

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

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

North Morrow Times

October 1, 2021

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

Tuesday Oct. 5 Thursday Oct. 7 White Chicken Chili Spaghetti Green Beans Garlic Bread Cornbread Broccoli Seasonal Salad Seasonal Salad Brownies Apple Crisp Tuesday Oct. 12 Thursday Oct. 14 Grilled Chicken Tamale Pie Broccoli Cheddar Soup Spanish Rice Rolls Seasonal Salad Baked Potato Cinnamon Muffins Pumpkin Choc. Cookies Thursday Oct. 21 Tuesday Oct. 19 Chicken Tetrazzini Grilled Ham Peas & Carrots Mac & Cheese Garlic Bread Carrots Seasonal Salad Seasonal Salad Pumpkin Cake Peach Cobbler Thursday Oct. 28 Tuesday Oct. 26 Ghoul-Ash Chili Con Carne Squashed Born Muffins Deviled Egg Salad Cauliflower Creepy Cookies Seasonal Salad Oatmeal Cookies 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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