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NW Photography Archive to present Community rallied to “Wild Beauty” program at Irrigon help long time resident
A special community presentation by the Northwest Photography Archive featuring extremely rare historic photographs of the Columbia River Gorge will be held at Irrigon on Thurs., Sept. 10. “Wild Beauty” will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the new Irrigon Public Library. The program is sponsored by the Oregon Trail Library District and Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO). All ages are welcome. The program will be presented by the archive’s exec. director John Laursen, publisher and co-author of the award-winning book Wild Beauty: Historic Photographs of the Columbia River Gorge 18671957. Wild Beauty illuminates the rich photographic heritage of one of the most magnificent landforms of the American West with 134 images by three dozen photographers, including the well-known Carleton Watkins, Benjamin Gifford, Fred Kiser, Lily White, Sarah Ladd, Alfred Monner, and Ray Atkeson. These photographs were gathered from private collections and heritage organizations over a few years of research. Most of them were previously unpublished, then meticulously restored and reproduced in a four-color process to capture the nuanced tones and subtle coloring of albumen silver prints, gelatin silver prints, platinum prints, hand-colored photographs, and early Kodachromes. Much of the extraordinary work created during this period by Watkins and his successors had never previously been available to public view. The original prints or negatives are fragile; they exist today primarily because they have been preserved in archival collections. In Wild Beauty, the authors present some of the finest surviving photographs of the Columbia
Brent Dean shows off the ramp with handrails that a group of community members built for his assistance into his home and business, Why Not Upholstery.
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River Gorge framed by insightful text, offering a stunning portrait of one of the West’s primal landscapes through nearly a century of dramatic change. Laursen’s program will feature photographs presented in large scale on screen. An engaging presenter, he will tell the stories behind many of the photos. For more than 150 years, photographers have been chronicling the land, people, and events of the Pacific Northwest. The resulting visual record is a wealth of compelling images, both artistic and documentary. These photographs — scattered in public and private collections throughout the region and beyond — are rarely seen, and their existence is largely unknown. The nonprofit Northwest Photography Archive is dedicated to re-
storing significant cultural resources to public view by publishing the finest of the Northwest’s historical and contemporary photographs in book form, and conducting public programs about them. Laursen will have copies of the Wild Beauty book available for attendees to purchase if interested. The “Wild Beauty” program has been presented at other libraries in eastern Oregon to rave reviews as the most well-received community program ever held at several of the locations. For further information, contact library district director Kathy Street at 541-481-3365 or LEO at leolibraries@gmail.com. To learn more about “Wild Beauty” and the NW Photography Archive, please see www.northwestphotography.org.
Living in the Boardman community is special: when a resident is in need of help, there always seems to be community members who step up. When long time resident Brent Dean fell while working in his home-upholstery shop and broke his hip the first of July, he was not accustomed to asking for or seeking others’ help. Because Brent’s hip was broken, he spent time in Good Shepherd Hospital for hip reconstruction surgery, and then was transferred to Regency Rehabilitation Center, in Hermiston. Because Brent lives alone in a mobile home with steps to the entrance, he could not be released from the rehabilitation facility without special assistance. Boardman resident Joe Powell, who has been a friend of Brent Dean’s for years, got on Facebook and began gathering other friends to solve the problem. Before long, Joe Powell was joined by Mic Town, Smokey Joe Wightman, Fabian Meza, John Tompkins, Stan Henkle and Doug Pope, who de-
veloped a plan. Donations came from Home Depot, Pacific Ethanol, Seco Pallets, W.I. Inc. and other firms that wished to remain anonymous. The group built a ramp to Brent’s front door which will accommodate a wheelchair, walker, or someone who just needs a little help up the incline. Metal handrails (also donated) provide handy assistance, too! Dean was at a loss for words to thank the fine group who came to his rescue, but wanted to let everyone know how thankful he is for his good friends and the community support. Brent Dean’s business, Why Not Upholstery, has provided fine upholstery services since 1962, and in the Boardman area for 19 years. He has a wide selection of upholstery fabrics to choose from, and also uses his commercial sewing machines to stitch up boat covers, car seats and all sorts of furniture and much more. Brent can be reached at #2 Hilltop Drive, Boardman, phone 481-2781.
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Community Calendar September 2015 5 Breakfast at the Boardman Senior Center @ 7:30 to 10:30 am 7 Storyhour (Mondays) Oregon Trail Library, Boardman @10:30 am Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday ) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building 8 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. City Council Meeting – 7pm –City Hall Tillicum Club meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm) at the Firestation in Irrigon. Community Night Out – 5pm – 8pm – Boardman City Park 9 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 Lane 15 Tillicum Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 p 16 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Port of Morrow Boardman City Planning Commission - City Hall - 7:00 pm Irrigon Friends of the Library meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month 17 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (3rd Thursday Noon at Boardman City Hall 19 Greefield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 22 Boardman Park & Recreation District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm
October 2015 3 Boardman Kiwanis Meeting (1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge & Grill @ 6:30 am)
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The 7th Annual Rollin on the River car show event September 26th
The crowds came out for the Rollin on the River car show from past years, reserve your ticket now. September 26 – 2:00 to 9:30 pm Mark your Calendars!! The 7th annual Rollin on the River Car Show and Music Event will be held again on September 26 from 2:00 to 9:30 pm at the Marina Park in Boardman. Rollin on the River was started in 2009 by the Boardman Kiwanis and the Boardman Chamber of Commerce to establish an annual event to raise funds for special children’s projects and to “provide an annual event in Boardman, Oregon that provides entertainment and libations to people from all over the Columbia Basin”. There will be a car show from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, with dash plaques for the first 50 cars. Live Music will be provided by The Shades from 6 pm to 9:30 pm , D.J. Cora will provide music and entertainment. There will be swing and line
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the car show are also available on the facebook page or from Michelle Erickson. Tickets are available in advance or at the event for $10.00 each for those 21 and over. So whether you are a car show enthusiast, or you just want to socialize and see what is on tap with Ordnance and the Neighbor Dudes, the day promises to be a blast, with old friends and new. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance you may contact any Boardman Kiwanis member or go to the Rollin on the River facebook page, featuring Rockin Roland. Childrens Projects supported by the Boardman Kiwanis with funds raised include, the Safe Halloween Party at the High School, the Christmas with Santa breakfast, and many more. Photo Contributed
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dance lessons with April from the Sundancers. Food will be available for purchase to accompany beer and cider offerings from Ordinance Brewery and Neighbor Dudes. Wine offerings will also be available. THE 2014 ROLL IN CAR SHOW was well attended, and has been increasing in size each year with 72 cars in attendance last year. Last Year ’s Winners were; KIWANIS BEST IN SHOW: Richard Sanford’s 1953 Chevrolet 3100 4x4; MOTORCYCLE: Chris Hoffman’s 2006 Saxon Firestorm; IMPORT: Ron Koenig’s 1971 Datsun 510; CLASSIC: Del and Linda LaRue’s 1934 Ford Coupe; LATE MODEL: A 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 owned by Jack Parris; TRUCK: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 4x4 owned by Richard Sanford. Forms for the entry into
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Pastor Paul recognized by seniors Lexington 1-800-452-7396 Boardman 1-541-481-6200 www.mcgg.net
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Pastor Paul Berthelot and wife Arline pose with the picture cake provided at Boardman Senior Center recently. Retirement is in the near future! Photo by Barbara Russell.
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Pastor Paul Berthelot was recognized by the Boardman Senior Center members at the noon luncheon on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Boardman Senior Center President Stan Toms successfully (and secretly) arranged for a full house of Senior Center patrons and volunteers. As emcee, Stan began to attempt to express his gratitude of a certain individual. Stan mentioned that it was difficult to prepare a statement about someone so inspirational and dedicated. When words became insufficient,
Mr. Toms said, “Pastor Paul you are just awesome.” A stunned and completely surprised Paul Berthelot stood to shake hands with Stan. After accepting a plaque of appreciation, Pastor Paul and his wife Arline posed for Barb Russell to take a photo with a cake Marge Klinger rolled out. The cake had a picture of Paul and statement, “Happy Retirement Pastor Paul. This is no joke”. Stan called on Josh Gray to say a few words and invited others to express special memories of Pastor Paul. Pas-
tor Paul’s granddaughter Abby Kesler was also on hand to celebrate with many who attended to wish him well. One of Pastor Paul’s favorite meals was served as picture-taking and conversations started and the guest of honor absorbed this special day. Paul Berthelot was first invited to the Boardman Senior Center by LaVerne Partlow shortly after becoming the pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Ten years ago, the Senior Center was located off of north Olson Road. Lunch was served potluck. He recalls the work that was done for preparation of the current building. Pastor Paul was present for the ground breaking ceremony. Paul was elected in 2012 to a three year term on the Senior Center Board of Directors. Pastor Paul has provided service as dish washer/dryer, room set up mover, table setter, and most memorably joke teller. Laughter is the best medicine and this man knows how to dole it out. Most Thursdays of the past decade Pastor Paul asked God’s blessing on the food and the people present at Senior Lunch. As he moves into the next phase of his life, we realize how truly blessed we’ve been by the humble, steady, reliable person of Pastor Paul Berthelot. Sunday, September 13th will be a community Worship in the Park for Pastor Paul’s final Sunday. Please come to the Harold Baker Pavilion, Marina Park in Boardman at 11:00 am for an ecumenical worship and potluck lunch following to send Pastor Paul Berthelot off on the next fine adventure. Pastor Paul promises to visit in the future.
The Morrow County 4-H Horse Show was held Saturday, July 25th at the Fairgrounds. Pictured above are the contestants on their horses. Photo Contributed
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11 annual quilt show held in Boardman October 9th
Local quilter Cheryll Tallamn is standing in front of her 2014 featured quilter display. Photo Contributed Boardman’s 11th annual quilt dors and a peoples choice award. midnite_kat@hotmail.com for enshow is coming on October 9 and we also have a beautiful raffle try forms or more information. If 10, Friday and Saturday, from 10 am quilt . Our local featured quilter is you are local you can enter a quilt. to 4pm. It will be at the Boardman Marge Shankle. Please come to our show, we senior center at 100 Tatone street Entry forms for quilts are avail- enjoy meeting all the quilt lovers (next to city hall). able at Aunty Ida’s Quilt Shop in out there. we also make quilts that Lunch will be served with pie, and Hermiston. Or call Kathy Morgan are given to various organizations 541-314-2150 or in the community. there will be door prizes and ven- at
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IMESD provides free hearing screenings to students this fall PENDLETON – The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) will provide free hearing screenings to public elementary school students at area schools this fall. Hearing screenings are conducted annually by the IMESD’s Audiology Department for public school students in Umatilla, Morrow and Union counties. The program is cooperatively sponsored by 18 regional school districts. Students to be screened include Kindergarten, first and third grade students, new students to a county and parent/teacher/principal referrals of students in other grades. Children who fail the initial screening will be re-screened within a three-week period. Screenings begin September 1 and continue through November 12. Parents who DO NOT want their child’s hearing to be screened should notify their child’s school as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the hearing screening program, please contact your local school principal or the IMESD Audiology Department at 541-966-3147. Information can also be found on the IMESD website at www.imesd.k12.or.us.
Boardman Senior Breakfast September 5 7:00 to 10:30 am Boardman Senior Center
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Boardman Buzzzz Get Involved and Make a Difference! As summer comes to an end, we look forward to cooler temperatures and the return of our children to school! It’s also a good time to get involved in your community, your favorite organization, a group that supports youth, your church, etc. There are so many things that happen in our lives every day that would not happen if people didn’t get involved to help make a difference. Think of the things that have impacted you and your family this year that relied on volunteers and people like you and me who got involved in a project, program, etc. The Chamber has several committees that are firing up now that summer is over. Why not get involved in one of them? Here are the details: Join the Chamber Ambassadors! The Chamber Ambassadors are one of the most visible groups in the community! From doing a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting for a new business, to welcoming dignitaries, they represent the city of Boardman and the Chamber! If you are interested in joining this elite group of volunteers, contact us! Planning begins for the Community Awards Banquet. If you are interested in helping plan this event, join us Friday, October 23 at 11:30 a.m. for a Dutch-treat lunch at the Sunrise Café for the Planning Committee’s next meeting! The date and theme have already been set, so mark your calendars now for Friday evening, February 12, 2016 for Amoré with a French romantic theme! The Chamber will be starting a new Membership Committee in the very near future— yet another way to get involved. And the Board of Directors is already beginning their search for Chamber members to join this most important group to oversee the Chamber’s vision and mission. So call us at 481-3014, or email us at info@boardmanchamber.org and let us know how you want to get involved and make a difference! Chamber Monthly Luncheon Wednesday, September 16 at noon, we will be doing an industry tour of the Port of Morrow Cold Storage Warehousing. Lunch is $12. Limited to the first 40 people to RSVP! Please RSVP by Friday, September 11 so we can have an accurate count for food. Call The Chamber at 481-3014 to reserve your seats. Big thanks to all our presenters at our August Construction Updates lunch! Congratulations to Willie Schneider— Knights Inn for winning the door prize, donated by Walmart! Congratulations to Karen Pettigrew—City Manager for winning the 50/50 pot! She promptly donated
the money back to the Chamber Ambassadors! Thanks, Karen! Welcome to our Newest Chamber Member! ORDNANCE BREWING, 405 N. Olson Road, Boardman, OR 97818 (541) 481-2231 Business Hours: MondayClosed, Tuesday-Friday 2 to 9 p.m., Saturday 2 to 10 p.m., Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. SAGE Center Happenings The SAGE Center is open every day through Labor Day! SAGE Saturday: Next Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. tm 1 p.m. FREE Admission and activities for children and parents at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road Movie Night Returns! Friday night, September 25 at 7:15 p.m. Or take in a matinee on Saturday, September 26 at 2:15 p.m. The movie is “Cinderella” and kids are welcome to dress up for the event! Cost is $5 for general admission, $3 for children and seniors (62+) Free bag of popcorn with admission. Water is available for $1. Mark your Calendar! Harvest Festival at the SAGE Center Saturday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited number of vendor spaces available for homemade, handmade items, fresh produce, etc. Call 481-7243 for more information. Senior Center First Saturday Breakfast This Saturday, September 5 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center at 100 Tatone Street Breakfast is $5 and includes eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice, and milk. Call (541) 481-3257 for more information. Boardman Chamber on the KOHU (1360 AM) Radio Show Monday, September 14 between 8:30 to 9 a.m. Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, September 19 from 7 to 10 a.m. Adults $5, children under 10 are $2.50 Call (541) 720-7267 for more information. Girl Scouts If you are interested in getting Girl Scouts started in Boardman and/or Morrow County, Please contact Addie L. Bower – Membership and Community Engagement at (541) 389-8146 or email her at abower@girlscoutsosw.org Big thanks to…. …all who were involved in putting the Music in the Parks free weekly concerts together… ...the community volunteers who coordinated the program, …the greeters who welcomed attendees to each concert, …the program funders - Morrow County Unified Recreation District and Portland General Electric, …the sponsors - North Morrow Community Foundation. If you’d like to get involved in the planning for next year, call Tami at (541) 571-0844 or Renee at (541) 922-1560. …all who were involved in making the Morrow
County Fair such a success! Looking for a Special Hotel Doron/Ofir Casting and Popular Productions are currently casting the 3rd season of the popular FOX TV series “Hotel Hell” with Gordon Ramsay. We’re currently looking for a hotel in Oregon that would be a good candidate for this show. This would be an independently owned and operated hotel, motel, or resort that needs Gordon’s help for whatever reason. They love unique businesses that need some help in marketing themselves, or 2 to 3 star hotels that would like to move up to a 3 or 4 star establishment. They must have an on-site restaurant! Any information as to where to look or whom to reach out to would be greatly appreciated. Contact Jeanette Ocho, email, jeanetteocasting@gmail.com or call her at (323) 203-1337. “American Pickers” to Film in Oregon Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and Antique Archeology are coming to Oregon! The team will film episodes of their hit series “American Pickers” in Oregon in September. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on the History channel. This hit show follows two of the most skilled pickers in the business, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, as they embark on an epic road trip across the U.S. in search of America’s most valuable antiques from motorcycles, classic cars, and bicycles, to one-ofa-kind vintage memorabilia. Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle America, restore forgotten relics to their former glory, and learn a thing or two about American history along the way. They are looking for leads and would love to explore what you may have. They are on the hunt for interesting characters with interesting and unique items. They are looking for vintage bicycles, toys, unusual radios, movie memorabilia, advertising, military items, folk art, vintage musical equipment, vintage automotive items, early firefighting equipment, vintage clothing, pre-50’s western gear, etc. If you have a large collection or want to refer someone to Mike and Frank, email your name, phone number, address, and description of the collection and photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-old-rust. The show is produced by Cineflix Productions for History and airs on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET. Find out What your Employees
Think Oregon Business magazine’s 23rd annual survey of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon is open! There are no participation fees. Privately and publicly held companies, subsidiaries, and divisions are all eligible. A minimum of 15 employees and at least 10% of a participating company’s Oregon workforce is required to complete the employee survey. A management representative will also need to complete the employer survey of benefits. Participating companies are ranked entirely on responses to these two surveys, and the top 100 will be listed in the March 2016 issue of Oregon Business magazine. All companies that meet survey requirements can order free or premium reports detailing their results. Take this opportunity to gain insight into employees’ opinions, and benchmark your practices against other Oregon workplaces. All company and employee information is kept strictly confidential. 100 Best Companies schedule: Thru November 6: Companies sign up online for the survey at oregonbusiness.com/ 100bestcompanies/. After signing up, email instructions will be sent to you. Thru November 13: Companies invite all their Oregon-based full and part-time regular employees to take the anonymous online survey. By November 13: A management representative completes the online employer survey. December: Participants notified if they ranked (though not where) among the 100 Best. Reports detailing employee satisfaction, priorities and comments, as well as comparisons against other participants, available to all qualifying participants. March 3: The 2016 100 Best Companies are revealed in the March issue of Oregon Business; CELEBRATE the winners at AN AWARDS DINNER at the Oregon Convention Center. 100 Best Companies can use the official logo in marketing and job recruitment. Please call (503) 445-8828 with any questions. Does Your Business Need Financing? Local Money Available to Lend Morrow Development Corporation (MDC) has funds available to lend to local businesses. MDC is here to assist you in establishing your new business, expanding your existing business, creating employment opportunities, saving existing jobs and developing community projects throughout Eastern Oregon. Generally, MDC may loan up to $250,000 or up to 75% of an eligible project. MDC will give preference to those projects that create and/or retain jobs. MDC is always looking for entrepreneurs willing to develop a new idea or service. Request more information by e-mailing morrowdevelopmentcorporation@gmail.com, or call our Officer of the Board, Greg Smith at 541-676-8719.
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1st annual car show and music festival held at the Skinny Bull Ag Museum The Skinny Bull Ag Museum opened its door in Irrigon in March, and has been a busy venue since then. Owners Wayne and Wanda Schnell have welcomed visitors and have provided music snacks and space to visit. August 16th they held their first annual Car Show and Music Festival. The Buttercreek Boys provided bluegrass tunes for all in attendance, and there was a well attended classic car show outside. “ I really appreciate the car owners; they made our Sunday afternoon very special,” said Wanda Schnell. She added her thanks to all the vendors and those who helped with the setup and serving. Wes and Linda Wise, of Wesley Wise Excavating have been special friends throughout the years, particularly when the Schnell’s were opening their museum. The Wise’s provided the gravel for the outdoor display of tractors, and purchased an advertisement in the Capital Press to give exposure to the museum. “This is one of the better turnouts that I’ve seen at the museum; this is definitely an asset to our community,” said Wes Wise. Every third Sunday of the month Skinny Bull Ag Museum will
Wes and Linda Wise of Wesley Wise Excavating in Irrigon have been good friends of Wayne & Wanda Schnell. feature the Buttercreek Boys music from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The museum is located Highway 730 on the west end of Irrigon, across from Bake’s Restaurant. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and open Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are closed Wednesday and Thursday. Check out their displays of antique tractors, implements, pedal cars, antique cars, room by room depictions of early life. The coffee pot is always full and welcoming!
Just a few of the cars that showed up to compete in the first annual Skinny Bull Ag Museum car show. Tents were provided for each car so the hot weather was not to unberable.
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BMCC Fall Term begins Sept. 28 Fall Term for Blue Mountain Community College will begin on September 28 but plenty is going on in the meantime. Registration for classes continues right up until the start of classes for both credit and non credit classes. Students may utilize BMCC Boardman for advising assistance, taking placement tests and submitting financial aid and other documents in order to prepare for the start of Fall classes. A nice selection of credit and non-credit classes are available at BMCC Boardman. The popular Zumba class will continue its three day a week schedule starting a week before the other classes start on September 21. The class meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:15-5:15 pm at Sam Boardman Elementary. Students must be registered and paid prior to the start of class. Other nonclasses include Conversational Spanish, various computer classes, Circuit Training and Strength Training. Check out the schedule of credit classes at www.bluecc.edu. The list for Morrow County students is quite extensive due to a new delivery method of distance classes
called Zoom. This technology allows students to either come to the center to receive the class or to login and participate from home in real time. ESL and GED prep classes will also begin the week of September 28 with orientation sessions. Look for posters around town with the details or give BMCC Boardman a call at 541-481-2099. The office at BMCC Boardman is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-5:30 pm with the exception of Labor Day and BMCC Pre-service Days (September 21 and 23.) Other times are available by appointment. Please call at 541481-2099 for more information. Welcome to the Pack Event Scheduled. All new BMCC students are encouraged to attend Welcome to the Pack 2015 on Friday, September 11 beginning with check-in at 8:45 am at the Pendleton campus of BMCC. Students will have the chance to meet the faculty and staff, take in a sample class, locate theirclasses, learn about resources available to all BMCC students, have some lunch, listen to some music, win prizes including scholarships, a Kindle Fire and other fun
items and meet the rest of the Timberwolf Pack! To register: Log onto your Student WolfWeb account and register for 000.65201 “Smart Start”. It’s free! Questions? 541-278-5853 Blue Mountain Community College in Hermiston plans to offer the Real Estate Broker License Course this upcoming Fall Term. This accelerated course prepares students to qualify for the Oregon Real Estate Broker’s License Exam in just 11 weeks. It is a hybrid course, combining live lecture with online home study to meet the 150 hour requirement of the Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA). Students should plan on spending 15 (or more) hours each week completing online studies in addition to the classroom sessions. The course and instructor are certified by the OREA. The class will be held on Tuesdays from 6-9 pm at BMCC Hermiston in the Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center Room 136 starting September 29. Students may register online at www.bluecc.edu or in person at any BMCC location. The fee for the course is $600.
Riverside September Athletic Schedule Activity Date Time Versus Location Soccer: Boys JV 09/01/2015 4:00pm La Grande High School Riverside Jr/Sr High Soccer: Boys Varsity 09/01/2015 4:00pm La Grande High School Riverside Jr/Sr High Volleyball: Girls Varsity Tournament 09/05/2015 10:00am, Echo, Elgin, Griswold, McLoughlin, Umatilla @Riverside Jr/Sr High School Soccer: Girls Varsity 09/08/2015 4:00pm McLoughlin/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls Varsity 09/08/20155:00pm Condon Riverside Jr/Sr High School Football: Boys JV 09/08/2015 5:00pm Stanfield Secondary School/RHS Volleyball: Girls JV 09/08/2015 6:00pm Condon/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls JV 09/10/2015 5:00pm Stanfield Secondary School/RHS Volleyball: Girls Varsity 09/10/2015 7:00pm Stanfield Secondary School RHS Soccer: Boys Varsity 09/11/2015 4:00pm Prescott/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Football: Boys Varsity 09/11/2015 7:00pm Union Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls Junior High 09/14/2015, 4:00pm, Central Middle/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls Junior High 09/17/2015, 3:30pm, Griswold/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Football: Boys Junior High 09/17/2015, 4:30pm, Stanfield Secondary School/RHS Volleyball: Girls Junior High 09/17/2015, 5:00pm, Stanfield Secondary School/RHS Soccer: Girls Varsity 09/18/2015 4:00pm, Baker/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Football: Boys Varsity , 09/18/2015, 7:00pm Gaston Jr/Sr/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Soccer: Boys Varsity 09/19/2015 1:00pm, Culver/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Football: Boys JV 09/21/2015 5:00pm Heppner/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls Junior High , 09/24/2015, 5:00pm, Irrigon/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Football: Boys Junior High , 09/24/2015, 5:00pm, Irrigon Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls Junior High , 09/24/2015, 7:00pm, Echo/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls JV 09/26/2015 12:00pm, Nyssa/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls Varsity , 09/26/2015, 12:00pm, Nyssa/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls Varsity 09/26/2015, 4:00pm Vale/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Volleyball: Girls JV 09/26/2015 4:00pm, Vale/Riverside Jr/Sr High School Football: Boys JV 09/28/2015 5:00pm, Columbia (White Salmon)/RHS
Getting ready for the MC Fair
On July 29th Morrow County 4-H’ers participated in the Presentation contest as well as the Measuring and Quick & Easy Ground Beef Contest. 14 exhibitors presented on various educational topics throughout the day ranging from “What 4-H Means to Me”, “How to make homemade snowglobes”, and “How to Unload & Tack your horse”. Junior foods participants competed in the 4-H measuring contest to show their knowledge of proper measuring skills. The Morrow County Livestock Growers sponsor the Quick & Easy Ground Beef contest where junior 4-H members have one hour to prepare a quick and easy dish with ground beef; every dish was absolutely excellent! Great job to all of our contestants at these pre-fair contests. Photos Contributed
Pictured above is Code Fletcher, cooking tacos for the Measuring and Quick & Easy Ground Beef Contest for the pre-fair contest. Pictured below is Zabrena Masterson making her ground beef dish to enter in the fair that was held August 17-22nd
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Visit your local library in September for chance to win children’s books Ready 2 Learn is sponsoring prize packs for families that use their library cards during the month of September. There will be 10 prize packs total—each prize pack contains new children’s books, learning games and a $50 deposit into an Oregon College Savings Plan account (account must be opened by cardholder). How do you enter? When you use your Ready 2 Learn card to check out a book OR attend a library program anytime during September, your card is scanned and you are entered to win. The drawing takes place October 1 and winners will be announced on the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ readytolearnoregon. Limit one entry per cardholder and one prize pack per family. If you don’t have a Ready 2 Learn card, you can visit your local library and sign up for one for free. Ready 2 Learn is a program designed to give parents and children
ages birth through five years access to a world of books, movies, music and fun activities, plus opportunities to meet other parents of young children and a free monthly newsletter. The R2L card also helps families start building a college savings account in their child’s name. For more information about Ready 2 Learn, visit readytolearnoregon.org. Ready 2 Learn is for children who live in Umatilla, Morrow, Union, Baker, Grant and Wallowa counties through a partnership with regional libraries, the InterMountain Education Service District, Greater Eastern Oregon Behavioral Health Inc., Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ready 2 Learn is funded by a Library Services and Technology Act grant managed through the Oregon State Library. Additional funds are provided by the Oregon College Savings Plan.
September 4, 2015
OSU’s Benny the Beaver visits MC Fair
Benny the Beaver was at the Morrow County fair from 2-8pm on Thursday, August 20th. Taking pictures with anyone who wished, and also giving away freebies to respectful fair goers! Photo Contributed
Umatilla-Morrow Counties Community Health Surveys in the mail From September-November 2015, the Umatilla-Morrow County Community Health Partnership will begin its survey of Morrow and Umatilla County residents as part of a community health assessment process. Your Community Health Partners, including Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, are working closely with the Hospital Council of NW Ohio and researchers at the University of Toledo to conduct the survey. Over the next two months, more than 2,400 Umatilla-Morrow County residents 18+years and older will be randomly selected to participate in this survey. Residents who are randomly selected are urged to complete and return the survey. The anonymous survey asks participants to answer questions about general health, risk and protective health factors, and access to health care.
These answers will create a snapshot of the overall health of Umatilla and Morrow County residents. The results will guide many public and private agencies in their program planning over the next several years by identifying key health problems. The final community health assessment report will be published in the spring of 2016 at which time the results will be used to prioritize needs and create a community health improvement plan. For More Information, Contact: Rod Harwood, Director of Mission Services, CHI St. Anthony Hospital, Phone: (541) 278-3239 or email: rharwood@chiwest.com The Umatilla-Morrow County Community Health Partnership is composed of many public and private agencies that make up the public health system. The partners include: Health Communities Coali-
tion, Community Health Improvement Partnership of Morrow County, Pendleton Community Health Partnership. MiltonFreewater Community Health Partnership, Umatilla County Community Advisory Council, Morrow County Community Advisory Council, Blue Mt. Early Learning Hub, Umatilla County Public Health, Good Shepherd Health Systems, CHI St. Anthony Hospital, CAPECO, Morrow County Health District, Inter-Mountain ESD, Umatilla County Human Services. Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute, Columbia River Community Health Services, Lifeways, Morrow County Health Department, MHP Salud, Oregon Child Development Coalition, Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, Oregon Department of Human Services, Community Counseling Solutions, ConneXions and CARE.
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Morrow County 4-H Horse show held July 25th Pictured Left: Alexis Villegas races her horse in the competition. The Morrow County 4-H Horse Show was held Saturday, July 25th at the Fairgrounds. They had a great turnout and an increased number of participants this year. Members of the 4-H Horse Club would like to thank all of our exhibitors, their families and volunteers. Special thanks to Rita Bergstrom for serving as our 4-H Horse Superintendent this year, the club appreciates all that you do! Photo Contributed
First mosquitoes with West Nile virus detected in Morrow County West Nile virus, a mild flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes, has been reported to have been found in one testing site in Morrow County Oregon, according to Oregon Public Health officials. The mosquitoes were collected on the night of August 10th in the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge. Health officials are advising people in Morrow County to take precautions against mosquitoes in order to avoid the risk of infection. We want people in that area to be especially careful to avoid getting mosquito bites. “The risk of contracting West Nile virus may be low, but we do encourage people to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves against mosquito bites,” said Greg Barron, Manager of North Morrow Vector Control District. “We will continue to increase our mosquito control operations utilizing our Ultra Low Volume (ULV) truck mounted sprayers and possibly some spraying by helicopter to reduce adult mosquito populations,” Barron said. Dr. Emilio DeBess, public health veterinarian says simple precautions can prevent the spread of West Nile virus: · 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. Because of the number of mosquito pools testing positive in any area could lead to infection, Shelley Wight, Morrow County Health Department Health Educator / Communicable Disease Coordinator recommends people and animals be protected against mosquito bites. Eighty percent of people infected with West Nile virus exhibit no symptoms. Of the remaining 20 percent, most have very mild symptoms, such as fever, headaches and nausea lasting from three to six days. In a few cases, more severe symptoms may occur including convulsions or disorientation. The central nervous system also may be affected, resulting in a headache associated with fever, aseptic meningitis or encephalitis. West Nile is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most infected people will show little or no signs of disease. About 1 in 5 infected people may show signs of West Nile fever. People at risk include those individuals over 50 years of age, people with immune compromising conditions, or those people with diabetes and high blood pressure. Symptoms may include fever above 100ºF AND
severe headache, stiff neck, mental confusion, muscle weakness, shaking, paralysis, or rash. It is important that you contact your health care provider if you experience any of these symptoms. The fever syndrome may last from a few days to several weeks. The incubation period is usually 2-14 days. Consult your health care provider if you have these symptoms. Health Care Providers may contact the Morrow County Health Department for information on West Nile virus testing services that the Oregon Public Health Lab offers. Additional information about West Nile virus is available at: Oregon Health Authority website http://public.health.oregon.gov/ DiseasesConditions/DiseasesAZ/ WestNileVirus/Pages/survey.aspx U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/ dvbid/westnile/ index.htm Oregon Department of Human Services http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/acd/ diseases/wnile/survey.shtml Morrow County Health Department http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ lhd/county_directories/ Morrow.pdf Morrow County http://morrowcountyoregon.com/ North Morrow Vecator Control District http://nmvcdmosquito.org
Ready for a disaster? Do one thing every month to prepare! September is National Preparedness Month. How prepared are you or your family to deal with emergencies we hear about daily and that can happen anywhere— earthquake, flood, wildfire, disease? Disasters that happen in western Oregon can also disrupt power, fuel and other supply deliveries to eastern Oregon. No community is completely safe. It can be overwhelming to begin preparing for a disaster, especially if you don’t know where to start or what to do. The “Do 1 Thing” personal preparedness campaign can help you focus on one important need per month so slowly you become better prepared. Some examples of the monthly topics include the need for water, food,
being informed, and planning for your family’s unique needs (e.g., baby products, pet supplies, medications). The September personal preparedness topic is, “Be Informed.” Take the time this month to go online and read more about how to stay informed in an emergency: http://do1thing.com/topics/informed . Morrow County Health Department will also be highlighting the “Do 1 Thing” monthly preparedness messages on their Facebook page at: https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Morrow-County-Health-Department/ 458759104230177. “By taking small steps you can become prepared for an emergency.”
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Red Cross urges donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to give A diverse blood supply is a key component to community preparedness (Aug. 19, 2015) — During National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply is available during emergencies of all types. A diverse blood supply is important to ensuring the needs of all patients are met. Red blood cells carry markers that determine one’s blood type, and some blood types are unique to certain racial and ethnic groups. Because blood from donors of the same ethnic background as the recipient is less likely to cause complications, the Red Cross must maintain a diverse blood supply to meet these diverse patient needs. Whether blood is needed for a chronic condition such as sickle cell disease, a surgical procedure or a large-scale emergency, it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps save lives. The Red Cross encourages donors of all types to give blood, and those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative are especially needed. To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities
OREGON Morrow County Boardman 9/4/2015: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. _____________ Umatilla County Hermiston 9/15/2015: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Stafford Hansell Government Center, 915 SE Columbia Drive Milton Freewater 9/9/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Milton Freewater Community Center, 109 NE Fifth St. WASHINGTON Benton County Kennewick 9/9/2015: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., MEIER Enterprises, 8697 Gage Blvd. 9/9/2015: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Hapo Community Credit Union, 7601 W Clearwater Ave. 9/10/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., ConAgra Foods, 8701 W Gage Blvd. 9/10/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2001 W Kennewick Ave. 9/14/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church of Kennewick, 418 N Yelm St. Richland 9/4/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Richland
Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way 9/7/2015: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way 9/8/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way 9/9/2015: noon - 5 p.m., Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way 9/11/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way 9/11/2015: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Richland Fire Department, 2710 Duportail St. 9/14/2015: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., HAMMER Training & Education Center, 2890 Horn Rapids Road 9/14/2015: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way 9/15/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Richland Blood Donation Center, 447 Wellsian Way West Richland 9/12/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Moose Lodge, 5828 W Van Giesen St. _______________ Chelan County Wenatchee 9/8/2015: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Kings Orchard Church of Christ, 1610
Orchard Ave. 9/11/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wenatchee Community Center, 504 S Chelan Ave. _______________ Kittitas County Ellensburg 9/14/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 512 N Ruby St. 9/15/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Hal Holmes Community Center, 209 N Ruby St. _______________ Okanogan County Oroville: 9/9/2015: noon - 5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 908 Fir St. Tonasket: 9/10/2015: noon - 5 p.m., Community Cultural Center of Tonasket, 411 Western Ave. _______________ Walla Walla County College Place 9/15/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Walmart, 1700 Meadowbrook Blvd. Walla Walla 9/8/2015: noon - 6 p.m., Walla Walla Presbyterian Church, 325 S First Ave. 9/10/2015: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., VA Medical Center, 77 Wainwright Drive How to donate blood Simply download the American
Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Black & Blue Club Riverside Football Player of the Month for August
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To those that love the game of football, the number “4” is a symbol of perseverance, an unspoken sign of toughness, worn by one of the all-time tough guys Bret Favre. Bret played QB with a broken thumb, has had everything from a lacerated liver to torn ligaments, and never missed a start. Toughness is a mentality. It is a drive that no matter what happens you give your all. Pirate football has a term for this. We call these people Battlers. They battle through all forms of adversity and sometimes come up short, but for us a perfect effort is more important than a perfect showing. Noe Madrigal is a Battler. He will run head on into a guy twice his size for the good of the team. That says something about his unrelenting character and his will to give the perfect effort. It is fitting that Noe would wear the number “4”
Noe Madrigal, number 4 on the right
Noe has built the Pirate Football tradition with his perfect effort.
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Happy Canyon reveals centennial logo in preparation for 100th anniversary PENDLETON, Ore. – The Happy Canyon Indian Pageant is preparing for its 100th anniversary in 2016, and today unveiled a special centennial logo that will help mark the historical celebration. In 2013, the Oregon Legislature declared Happy Canyon the state’s official outdoor pageant and wild west show. The Happy Canyon Pageant is a show depicting the settling of the American West, beginning with a portrayal of the Native American way of life prior to the arrival of the white man, continuing with the arrival of Lewis and Clark, followed by the prairie schooners of the pioneers of the Oregon Trail and concluding with a reenactment of a frontier town’s rollicking main street mishaps. The commemorative logo is from a 1936 Happy Canyon program. The logo will be seen on bumper stickers, calendars, post-
ers, and a limited edition Pendleton blanket. In addition, Happy Canyon will release a limited edition bronze and rifle in honor of the celebration. “The centennial celebration of Happy Canyon is an historical event that our Board of Directors, volunteers and community are honored to pay tribute to,” said Happy Canyon Director Tanner Hawkins, chair of the 100th anniversary committee. “This show is so unique, not only in its depiction of how our land and its people came to be, but also in that Happy Canyon has a long tradition of showcasing multiple generations of families in the show. You can’t see something like that anywhere except in Pendleton.” The logo’s underlying image was first seen as a stock image in the East Oregonian before the Pendleton Round Up even began in 1910, though its exact origin is
unknown. Though the Pendleton Round Up’s slogan, “Let’er Buck”, has widespread notoriety, few know that Happy Canyon also has its own tagline: “On With the Show.” Happy Canyon will spread its celebration out over the course of a year as it builds up to the September 2016 event. The 100th anniversary committee has plans for several special events, including opening Goldie’s Bar in the Pendleton Convention Center on New Year’s Eve. Goldie’s Bar is traditionally only open following each night’s Happy Canyon show in September. Bumper stickers, calendars and posters are now available in the Round Up and Happy Canyon Gift Shop, 1205 SW Court Ave. in Pendleton, and posters and calendars will be available soon. Pre orders for the limited edition Pendleton blanket can be reserved at the store as well.
Boardman garbage service: The do’s and don’ts The City of Boardman, along with its partner Sanitary Disposal Incorporated, provides safe and sanitary waste disposal for all residential, commercial, and industrial customers within the city limits of Boardman. Garbage containers are provided by the City of Boardman to its customers and are collected every Monday for residential customers, Mondays and Thursdays for commercial customers and every weekday for industrial customers. City officials are reminding residents to follow proper guidelines when disposing of garbage: Garbage Do’s: · Do put out your garbage receptacle Sunday night or before 5:00am Monday morning. · Do place your receptacle in front of your premises on the street immediately beside the property. They should not block traffic and should be promptly removed following collection. · Do put all garbage in plastic bags, tied shut, in the provided receptacle with the lid closed, or extra garbage charges may apply. · Do put out extra garbage next
to your garbage receptacle for collection, bags tied tightly to avoid attracting animals. Extra garbage charges will apply. · Do sort out non-waxed cardboard, glass bottles and jars, tin, aluminum, and newspapers. These items can be taken to the city’s recycling depot on SE Front Street. This will reduce waste in your receptacle and helps our environment. · Do clean your garbage receptacle on a regular basis to avoid noxious smells. · Do contact City Hall if your garbage receptacle is broken. · Do contact City Hall if your garbage was not picked up on the scheduled day. Garbage Don’ts: · Don’t place bulky items curbside. Bulky items are non-vegetative items that cannot be containerized. Such items include appliances, furniture, and carpeting. Instead, contact City Hall to schedule a special pick up. Additional charges may apply. · Don’t place automotive batteries, televisions, monitors, or other
household electronics for garbage pickup. They must be taken to the Morrow County North End Transfer Station. Saturdays and Sundays, 9am to 4pm. Contact Morrow County Public Works at 541989-9500 for more information. · Don’t place hazardous waste in your garbage container. · Don’t put more than 250 lbs in your garbage receptacle or it cannot be picked up. Commercial and industrial customers contact City Hall for weight limits. · Don’t pack garbage in receptacle so tightly that it won’t come out when it is turned upside-down. · Don’t’ swap garbage receptacles with anyone else to avoid extra garbage charges that do not belong to you. · Don’t put coals, cooking oil or other ‘hot’ items in your garbage receptacle. Following these guidelines will help ensure the City of Boardman continues to be a clean and safe community for us all. If you have any questions regarding garbage service in Boardman, please contact City Hall at 541-481-9252.
Boardman Rural Fire Protection District August 2015 Fire Calls- 30 Location Type 78551 Parkside Dr Motor Vehicle Fire I-84 Mile Post 151 Westbound Grass Fire I-84 Mile Post 166 Westbound Motor Vehicle Accident 413 SW Willow Fork Dr. Fire Alarm Activation Tower Rd. & Taggares Lane Unable to Locate 77378 County Line Rd. Report of Fire 313 Willow Fork Dr. Fire Alarm Activation Three Mile Canyon Boat Launch Assist Boardman Ambulance 81550 W Seventh St. (Mutual Aid Irrigon)Cancelled Enroute 700 SW Wilson Fire Alarm Activation 66407 Taggares lane Grass Fire Union Pacific Rail Road MP171 Brush Fire 198 Washington Lane (Mutual Aid Irrigon)Cancelled Enroute 500 SW Tatone St False Alarm Windy Ridge Fire, Baker County (State Mobilization) Forest Fire Union Pacific Rail Road MP 170 Grass Fire 69838 Kunze Ln Motor Vehicle Accident 71335 Rail Loop Drive Fire Alarm Activation Sand Hollow Rd (Mutual Aid Heppner) Grass Fire 59964 Eight Mile (Mutual Aid Ione) Grass Fire PGE Coal Fire Plant Motor Vehicle Accident Canyon Creek Complex, John Day (State Mobilization) Forest Fire 67400 Taggares Lane Burn Pile/Debris Sand hollow & Baseline Rd (Mutual Aid Heppner) Brush Fire Canyon Creek Complex, John Day (State Mobilization) Forest Fire 109 SW Olive Court Illegal Burn I-84 Mile Post 160 West Bound Grass Fire 600 NE Columbia Ave Fire Alarm Activation I-84 Mile Post 153 West Bound Grass Fire Since January 1, 2015 we have responded to 218 emergency calls. This summer has been busy for Boardman Firefighters, Along with responding to calls within our district; we have also sent crews to fires in Baker and Grant Counties as part of a Task Force to protect homes that were threatened by large forest fires. Boardman Rural Fire Protection District is actively looking for men and women at least 18 years old and wanting to become part of a vital resource in the community, please stop by the Fire Station on Wilson.
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Boardman renames street after Umatilla Electric’s CEO Steve Eldrige
Black & Blue Club Riverside Football Player of the Month for September The riverside class of 2017 is apogee of potential greatness. Athletically this class is filled with award winning athletes, wonderful scholars and all around amazing citizens, It is an awe inspiring mash up of bright motivated minds waiting to expand they’re horizon and achieve greatness. Anthony- Tony Kernal-Patterson, known affectionately to all as simply “kernal” Is the embodiment of what it means to achieve through motivation. Kernel has come a long way sense first donning the venerable pirate uniform and pursuing glory on the grid iron. Coaches always look for that leader that leads by example, that player that has the (“Rudy” affect) Named after Rudy who saw very limited play at Notre dame but was at every practice and worked hard for his dream. These leaders set the president, and make it unacceptable to give a half effort because they never do. Kernals constant effort and hard work has paid off making him a solid 4 year starter for the pirates. It is often said “Behind every grate young man there is a solid mother” Kernels mom, Gina Patterson, has instilled a quality in kernel that we all should appreciate Kernel builds pirate football tradition through hard work, humor and a never wavering ability to look adversity in the eye conquer it and make the situation better.
CEO of Umatilla Electric Cooperative since 1990. It also states Mr. Eldrige has announced his retirement in 2016. The city recognizes the capital, personnel, and operational investment by Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s construction of the operations center in Boardman for continued economic developSteve Eldrige,Umatilla Electric’s Chief ment. Executive Officer. Photo Contributed Currently there is only one other busiAt Tuesday’s council meeting, ness on NE Eldrige Drive, which Boardman City Councilors unani- was notified of the street name mously voted to pass a resolution change request. renaming a street after Umatilla In other city business, councilElectric’s Chief Executive Officer, ors saw a presentation of the poSteve Eldrige. Building is already lice department’s new body camunderway for Umatilla Electric’s eras and Tasers. Also, the council new operations center on approved the city manager to sign Puskarich Avenue, which the closing documents for the sale prompted the name change re- of city property to Love’s Travel quest. Puskarich Avenue will now Stops, which is expected to close be NE Eldrige Drive. on August 6th. In the resolution it states Steve The next meeting of the Eldrige has had a significant pres- Boardman City Council will be ence to the growth of the Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Boardman area with his service as 7:00pm in the Boardman City Hall an engineer since 1972 and as the Council Chambers.
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ou are invited to eat Mexican food, the event will take place September 6, 2015 from noon to 7:00 pm, at the Boardman City park located behind the Post Office. This benefit is for Lupe Bipes brother, Genaro Balderas, who currently resides in Ahuacatlan, Nayarit. The proceeds collected will be used to pay for treatment and surgery for the removal of his left leg due to a cancerous tumor. The surgery will take place at the hospital civil Viejo in Guadalajara, Jalisco. We hope that you will join us for authentic Mexican food and to show support for Jeff and Lupe Bipes, and her brother Genaro. Lupe wishes to thank the community for any support they can give, and to Marta Carmona and Lorena Pena for organizing this event. he 2015 Morrow County Chronicles is available at the Boardman and Irrigon branches of the Bank of Eastern Oregon. Included in this year’s issue are several articles about the North County area and people from the area - Ordnance, the Pruters, Sam Boardman, Boardman. This publication, the collection published by the Morrow County Historical Society, features stories of persons, places, and events from the history of the county and is dedicated to informing and entertaining readers. Individuals with ideas for topics for future issues of the Chronicles are encouraged to contact the Society’s chairman, Dave DeMayo, in Heppner. This year’s edition is again $7 each. gri-Tourism Grant Awarded. Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NOEDD), in coordination with the EOVA (Eastern Oregon Visitors Association) and Travel Oregon, was recently awarded a USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) to further develop agri-tourism in two of Eastern Oregon’s sub-regions: the Northeast (Baker, Union, & Wallowa counties) and Oregon’s Rugged Country - Umatilla and Morrow Counties. All project activities must be completed by November 30, 2016. Kalie Davis – SAGE Center Manager and Emily Waite – Boardman Chamber of Commerce Executive Director both serve on the EOVA Board of Directors and will be directly involved in this project. If you are interested , contact either one of them for more information.
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Eastern Oregons only Same Day Service for prescription lenses. Most Prescription Lenses can be ready for you in one to three hours
Dr. Todd G. Anderson Optometric Physician Eye Exams $90.00 Saturday Appointments Available www.affordablefamilyeyeware.com
541-701-7445 Owners: Heather Baumgartner & Cherie Guenther Open Mon-Fri 6am to 4pm Sat & Sun 7am to 3pm
Irrigon Boardman Emergency Assistance Center 290 N. Main Street - Irrigon 541.922.4563 Open ONLY TUESDAYS 9-12 & 1-3 Emergency assist with food, utility, electricity & rent Sun.-Thurs. 10am-5pm Friday & Sat. 10am-6pm
Providing Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug, Gambling, Developmental Disabilities, and 24 Crisis Services.
Interactive Visitor Center Conveniently located along Interstate 84 in Boardman, Oregon 541-481-7243 (SAGE) www.visitsage.com
Find Your New Home online @ArtKegler.com 541-481-2888 or 541-720-2020
541.481.2911 Boardman Office 541.676.9161 Heppner Office
Kiwanis Rollin’ on the River September 26 at the Boardman Marina Park, 2-9:30 pm
Art Kelger Broker GRI Owner
2 Marine Drive, PO Box 875, Boardman
Send your COMMUNITY NEWS ITEMS to: North Morrow Times, P.O. Box 907 Boardman, OR 97818, or email us at lprag@centurytel.net
Dustin Harper PC Technician
PC Repair, Upgrades, Troubleshooting Home and Office Networking Clean Virus, Spyware, etc. 15 Years Professional Experience Phone: 541-310-1242 Web: www.astrocomnetworks.com E-mail: dharper@astrocomnetworks.com
Conklin Insurance Agency Inc Nate E. Conklin,
Agent
395 E Highland Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838 Bus 541 567 1551 Toll Free 877 567 1551 Fax 541 567 1772 nate.conklin.rnpj@statefarm.com www.nateconklin.com NMLS # 139716 NMLS MLO # 392538 MLO License # 392538 For Emergency Road Service, Call 877-627-5757
Wesley Wise EXCAVATING From Our Irrigon Pit Crushed Rock * Washed Sand & Aggerate * Drain Field Rock Wes: 541-228-6400 Jeff: 541-922-7823 Jason: 541-314-0151
Licensed & Bonded
541-922-4384 730 Hwy & 3rd St W. Irrigon, OR 97844
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THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox October 2, 2015. Deadline for advertising and story ideas is Friday, September 25, 2015. Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 E-mail: lprag@centurytel.net
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300Tatone, Boardman, OR - 541-481-9311 1050 W Elm Ave, Suite 230, Hermiston OR - 541-564-1442 143 N Main St. Heppner, OR - 541-676-9118
CHERYL TALLMAN’S FOOT CLINIC is held on the 1st Monday of every month, unless a holiday, then it moves to the next Monday, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Senior Center, 100 Tatone St., next to City Hall. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Morrow Co. Health District Home Health. $20 charge.
FOR RENT BOARDMAN APARTMENTS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS 2 & 3 bedroom apartments – Subsidized units, On-site laundry. Lawn Care Provided. On-site parking. 331 NW Boardman Ave., Boardman, OR 97818 Call 541-481-2118 An Equal Housing Opportunity ROOM FOR RENT To share my home, Utilities paid, Washer & Dryer, Direct TV, WiFi. $300.00 each month. $100.00 Deposit. Call 541-922-2495 PENDLETON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD 1785 Jerard Circle, Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-6638 Brand New Duplex Construction $795 2 bed 2 bath Income limits apply
KRP Management Rollin’ on the River Boardman Marina Park September 26th from 2 - 9:30 pm
481-2571
Boardman, OR
The Mouse Factory Beauty Salon Linda Toms, Owner/Manager
481-3216 200-B NW First- Boardman
Retail Space, Available for lease.Great opportunity to open or expand our own business on 3,000 sq. ft., that can be easily converted to a Restaurant or brew pub-type business. Gary Neal-garyn@portofmorrow.com Lisa Mittelsdorflisam@portofmorrow.com
FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2015 enclosed 7’ x 16’ vnose cargo trailer with electronic brakes, dual axle, and spare tire. Has rear ramp and a side door. Bought brand new in April, still under warranty. Trailer is in Boardman. $4,000. Call (940) 781-0338.
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September 4, 2015
CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED
COMMUNITY COUNSELING SOLUTIONS is a 501(c) 3 serving Oregon in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam, Grant, Lake and Sherman Counties. We are currently recruiting for the following three positions:
must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college in psychology, social work, or other human service related field. On-call rotation during non-business hours required for crisis services.
· Mental Health Specialist III to provide out-patient mental health services in our Boardman office. Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or other human service related field. Qualified applicants must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college in psychology, social work, or other human service related field. On-call rotation during non-business hours required for crisis services.
· Mental Health Specialist III to provide mental health services in a nonsecure residential treatment facility in Boardman. Qualified applicants must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college in psychology, social work, or other human service related field. On-call rotation during non-business hours required for crisis services.
· Mental Health Specialist III for the south end of Morrow County to provide school based counseling in Ione and Heppner Elementary, and outpatient services in Heppner. Qualified applicants
Salary for these three full-time positions is $40,100-$58,500 year, DOE. Excellent benefit package, including 401K. Apply online and upload resume at communitycounselingsolutions.org. Positions open until filled. EOE.
7th Annual Rollin’ on the River Car Show and Music Event September 26, 2015 Boardman Marina * 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm *Tickets are available in advance or at the event for $10.00 each —Must be 21 & older For more information or to purchase tickets in advance you may contact any Boardman Kiwanis member or go to the Rollin on the River facebook page, featuring Rockin Roland. *ROLL IN Car Show: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm *D.J. Cora will provide music and entertainment *Swing and line dance lessons with April from the Sundancers *THE SHADES—6:00 pm to 9:30 pm *FOOD * CIDER * BEER available for purchase - BY: Ordinance Brewery and Neighbor Dudes WINE offerings also available Plan to join the BOARDMAN KIWANIS and support their efforts by supporting the youth in our community! Childrens Projects supported by the Boardman Kiwanis with funds raised include, the Safe Halloween Party at the High School, the Christmas with Santa breakfast, and many more.
Send your CLASSIFIED ADS to North Morrow Times, P.O. Box 907 Boardman, OR 97818, or email us at lprag@centurytel.net 5 Lines $7.50 $0.20/word thereafter
Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday, September 19th * 7 - 10 am Adults - $5.00 Under 10 - $2.50 Call Jessie for carry out breakfast at 541-720-7267
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Life along Columbia River 87 years ago Faces in the Rear View Mirror Notes of Historical and Genealogical Value. Extracted from Newspapers of 1922, Morrow Co. Oregon. Articles used with permission of heirs of Audrey Ellen Wilson, who published this collection in 1993. Re-typed from the original by Carol Michael It’s Oregon’s 150th Birthday! Here is a sample of local history from 1922. Housing, School, Community, Agricultural Production and Economic Development – Sound Familiar? Excerpts from “Faces in the Rear View Mirror: Notes of Boardman Historical and Genealogical Value” Extracted from Newspapers of 1922, Morrow Co. Oregon Reprinted with permission of heirs of Audrey Ellen Wilson, who published this collection of 1922 articles in her 1993 book, Faces in the Rear View Mirror.- Portraits of Courage, Strength & Endurance. Enjoy! August 4, 1922 Fifty-six of the nations largest financial institutions have formed a syndicate, and will take over the $28,000,000 Horse Heaven Irrigation bond issue as soon as the Supreme Court of Washington rules on the validity of the issue. The Horse Heaven country includes 40,000 acres in Benton Co. and is now a barren section. Water for irrigation is to be brought through a 12-foot circular pipe for almost 100 miles from the Klickitat River on the east slope of Mt. Adams. It will require at least two and one half years to finish. It’s a Baby Clinic, Another First for Boardman. Dr. Johnson of Arlington held a very successful baby clinic at Mrs. Warners. This is the first real clinic we have ever had here and we hope there will be another one soon. No matter how well informed we are upon baby culture, there is always something new learned at a clinic. Mrs. Tom Johnson, our county nurse, assisted Dr. Johnson. Dr. Severinsen provided the watermelon feast last Sunday when the Packard Family, the Broyles family and a number of others enjoyed a picnic at the Old Greenhouse on the Columbia. First Melons and Tomatoes
The first watermelons and tomatoes for this season were delivered last week. Dale Albright raised the tomatoes and sold them at the Cash Mercantile Co. Charley Harrington produced the watermelons, selling them at the Boardman Garage. Mrs. Charles Wicklander left Sunday for a visit with family and friends in Portland. We want to know whether any plans are being made for the North Morrow County Fair. We understand that there is to be no county fair because of the lack of funds. If that be true, we should be more anxious to have a good one in this part of the county. What about it Irrigon? Let’s have better fair than we had last year, one with a real baby show. A.C. Partlow and family left this week for Donald, WA to spend a couple of months picking fruit. 11 August 1922 Highwaymen Rob Irrigon Service Station. A midnight caller who wanted 20 gallons of gas roused Clyde Grim, of Irrigon, owner of the gas and oil station. When Mr. Grim had filled the order, the driver of the car started the machine and his companion covered Mr. Grim with a revolver until they had disappeared down the road in the direction of Boardman. The authorities were notified but so far nothing has been seen or heard of the bandits. New Railroad Agent at Boardman. Ralph S. Davis is appointed agent for Boardman. Boardman people may well be proud of a man of his caliber. He is classed as one of the best telegraphers on the line and is a good agent, very capable of handling any ordinary office and giving the people good accommodating service. Born: At Portland, on August 2, to Mr. And Mrs. Charles Wicklander, a 5 and ½ pound girl. “Our Melons are the Best” Boardman captured the 1926 Fair Caravan at Castle Rock six miles west of Boardman, on Sunday afternoon. As each drove up it was waylaid and a guide attached and car detoured through the 2500 acres of alfalfa fields of the Boardman project, giving a practical demonstration of what will do in the development of the sage
brush desert. The members of the caravan were filled to the brim with luscious watermelon grown on the project, and sped on their way to Hermiston and Pendleton. A.H. Johnson, president of the Coffee Cup lunchroom, ordered a ton of Boardman Watermelons to be sent to him every day during this season. He said the melons he tasted were the best. Boardman Man Makes Money Growing Spuds. John H. Pruter, an extensive potato grower of Boardman was in Heppner Saturday looking after marketing arrangements for a part of his early crop of potatoes, which is now ready to harvest, says the Heppner Herald. Mr. Pruter came to Boardman from Montana three years ago. No being satisfied with alfalfa business, he decided to go in for potatoes. He has 24 acres of the tubers in this year and says they will average about 250 sacks per acre, or around 12,000 bushels on the 24-acre tract. Mr. Pruter says he plants only the purest certified seed he can procure, and his product is consequently, first class. He expects a price of about $2.00 per sack for the late crop this fall. The East End Road Work is Progressing Rapidly. The new road down Lateral 36 is being built to connect with the old road at Mr. Larson’s corner. This will be a great boost to the East End. 28 August 1922 The East End Road is now finished. The A.C. Partlow family returned Monday from Yakima. Mr. And Mrs. Ray Brown motored to Stanfield to attend a dairy sale. They purchased three cows that are dandies. Clarence Berger has purchased a new Deere hay baler and Waterloo Boy tractor. He commenced baling on Ira Berger’s ranch. Born—To Mr. And Mrs. W.A. Price at Hot Lake, Oregon, on 15 August, a six-pound boy. The young man has been named W.A. Price, Jr. Mrs. Charles Wicklander and baby daughter, Maxine, arrived home from Portland on Sunday. Clarence Berger has commenced work on a new house. This last week he has been hauling lumber from Arlington
Boardman Senior Center September Menu Tuesday Sept. 8 Thurs. Sept. 10 Chef’s Salad with Baked Chicken Ham & Turkey Seasoned Potatoes French Bread Sauerkraut Salad Vanilla Eclairs Bread & Butter Tuesday Sept. 15 Chocolate Cherry Bars Spaghetti Thurs. Sept. 17 Spinach Tossed Salad Birthday Dinner Garlic Bread Ham & Sweet Potatoes Sin Dessert Green Beans Tuesday Sept. 22 Layered Salad Swiss Steak Rolls Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Cake & Ice Cream Corn Thurs. Sept. 24 Salad Beef STroganoff over Rice Bread & Butter Mixed Veggies Banana Wafer Pudding Green Salad Tuesday Sept. 29 French Bread Tamale Pie/Refried Beans Jello with whipped cream Frozen Peas Meals are $4 for Seniors Coleslaw Rolls 55 & Above; $5 for Pineapple Upsidedown Cake
Adults 54 & Under. All are Welcome!