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September 3, 2021
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Boardman Park Summer Recreation Programs huge success By: Tessa McLaughlin, Recreation Coordinator Summer is over but we had a great one. Our summer programs had great turnouts. We trained 16 students to become Red Cross certified Baby-sitters. Had over 195 kids enrolled in group swim lessons. We started a Junior Swim Club, which will build lifelong swim-
mers for our community. Funtastic Kids and Teen Summer had over 400 kids combined signed up. In FUNtastic Kidz, we had fun playing games, making slime and ice cream, and playing on the water slide on water days. Teen Summer did a lot of new games, learned to kayak, canoe, and paddleboard as well as went on our annual
Silverwood trip. The Boardman Park and Recreation District would like to express a huge thank you to the Morrow County School District for sponsoring and for the great partnership this summer. Your generosity in helping fund programs for Morrow County school District children made a significant impact on many families.
Group swim lessons at the Rec Center Included Irrigon & Boardman kids. FUNtastic Kidz, for ages 5 - 12, broke the group into smaller pods for games and crafts.
The Teen Summer Program emphasized water safety on the Columbia River.
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Port of Morrow announces development of the Cultural Alliance and Training Center at SAGE
A conceptual rendering of the Cultural Alliance and Training Center at SAGE. LKV Architects in Boise, Idaho is working with the Port of Morrow to design the new facility. BOARDMAN, OR – The Port of Morrow is pleased to announce the development of a new training center in Boardman. The “Cultural Alliance and Training Center at SAGE” will add an approximately 12,500 square foot expansion at the SAGE Center. The future facility will provide ample room for job fairs, training, women and minority leadership conferences, health education, small business development enrichment, and events focused on community inclusiveness. “We are excited to be adding
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this new venue space,” says SAGE Center Manager Torrie Griggs. “This addition will provide increased meeting room capacity that will make large seminars and group events a success right here in Boardman.” “The SAGE Center expansion will provide a beneficial community-based development center to assist our regional education and industry partners with programs and events that support continuing education, workforce initiatives, and youth programs,” says Port of Morrow
CEO Ryan Neal. “We want to thank Greg Smith for his budgetary leadership for Morrow County and District 57. The Port is excited to continue to make Morrow County a great place to live and work.” The Oregon Legislature ended their 2021 session with the passing of House Bill 5006, which appropriates funds for projects around the state. The Port of Morrow will receive $4.3 million for the construction of the Cultural Alliance and Training Center at SAGE.
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Eastern Oregon Economic Summit in Hermiston rescheduled for October 7-8 HERMISTON — The Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition and the sponsors of the 2021 Eastern Oregon Economic Summit are rescheduling the event for October 7-8 at Hermiston High School. “Out of an abundance of caution related to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in Oregon and because the Economic Summit is a large indoor event, we are rescheduling for early fall,” said Bobby Levy, President of the Eastern Oregon Women’s Coalition. “We are excited to bring this event back into the region in 2021 and believe the new dates will accommodate better engagement for attendees.” The agenda, including the field and industry tours, will remain the same and tickets will automatically be transferred to the new dates. Hotel reservations at the Holiday Inn Express in Hermiston made with the event’s discount code will also be automatically transferred to the new dates. The two-day event is an opportunity for private and public sector leaders from throughout Oregon to learn about the growth and potential of Eastern Oregon’s economy. Speakers include industry experts
and state and federal lawmakers. The Summit features field and industry tours, general session speakers, and breakout panels focused on federal and state legislative updates, programs, economic trends, and more. Thursday, October 7 Field and industry tours will include explorations of Water, Housing, Economic Development & Workforce, and Forestry. These live tours have limited tickets available and will make stops at relevant regional sites for on-the-ground examples of the economy at work. A dinner and reception will follow at 5 p.m. Friday, October 8 The General Session will include updates from federal and state lawmakers, economic leaders, advocacy experts, and more. Breakout Sessions are scheduled for the afternoon to cover topics including housing, water, business recruitment, transportation infrastructure, broadband access, and forestry. For more information about the event and tours, a full agenda, tickets, and lodging information, visit www.EasternOregonSummit.com.
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With increased funding, State plans to award Oregon Opportunity Grants to thousands more students, encourages applications Prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the needbased financial aid for college using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) Salem, OR – The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) is pleased to announce that the recent approval of an additional $28.8 million to the state’s needbased college financial aid program, the Oregon Opportunity Grant (OOG), will allow the HECC to immediately begin awarding more financial aid to current and future Oregon students to support college affordability statewide. These additional funds, approved in Senate Bill 5528 by the 2021 State Legislature and signed by Governor Brown on July 27, 2021 increase the grant’s total funding by 21.8 percent in comparison to the last biennium’s legislatively adopted budget to a total of $200 million. The HECC invites partners to spread the word about the increased funding and to encourage Oregonians who may enroll in an Oregon college this year to file the FAFSA or ORSAA as soon as possible if they have not already done so. Students still have time to complete these forms for the 2021-22 school year. The Oregon Opportunity Grant is the state’s largest and longest-running student financial aid program. More than 30,000 students receive an OOG award each year to pursue their undergraduate degree
at a public or eligible private Oregon higher education institution. The $28.8 million budget increase is expected to increase the number of grants awarded by approximately 11,000 over the course of the 2021-23 biennium. Awarded students who are enrolled full-time for a full school year may receive $2,778 at a community college or $3,612 at a four-year college/ university, and students may be eligible for a prorated grant if they attend at least half time. Juan Báez-Arévalo, director of OSAC, said, “We are thankful to the Oregon Legislature and Governor for responding to the significant challenges that low and middle income students and families face in affording college, especially after the economic hardships and disruptions of the pandemic. In addition to youth pursuing college, many adults are needing to return to complete a degree or seeking new credentials in the shifting economic landscape. Oregonians should know that the added investment in the Opportunity Grant can support students of all ages in their postsecondary goals, and we encourage anyone who is considering college in the next year to apply.” In addition to the added funding, OSAC will also be adjusting the Expected Family Contribution
(EFC) limit for qualifying students, to ensure that more Oregonians have financial support to pursue a college degree or certificate. The grant is designed to prioritize awards for highest-need students first; in recent years, due to limited funding, the award was limited to students with an EFC of 3,500 or lower, a much lower threshold than the EFC limit for the federal Pell Grant of 5,846. For 2021-22 applicants, the EFC limit for the OOG has been raised to 6,000 which is higher than the federal Pell Grant EFC limit. This increased EFC means that students who qualify for the federal Pell Grant may also qualify for an OOG award. OSAC encourages all learners to apply at the earliest point possible, as the agency continues making OOG awards until funds are exhausted. The state has already been working to increase financial aid applications, with the support of a grant from the National College Attainment Network. In addition to this outreach, OSAC will be reaching out to prior applicants who qualified for an OOG award but did not use their grant, as well as newly eligible applicants. Additional details about the OOG can be found at: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/ oregon-opportunity-grant.aspx
Hunters urged to check for access and fire restrictions before hunting With archery deer and elk hunting seasons opening this Saturday, Aug. 28 and fire season still in effect, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is reminding hunters to “Know before you go” and check for access before heading out. ODFW does not close hunting seasons due to fire danger. But hunters may face fire restrictions and be unable to access certain areas that are closed due to active fires, firefighting activity or postfire cleanup. Hunters who cannot access a certain area should hunt somewhere else in their unit or
hunt area instead — or if they have a controlled hunt tag and there is no reasonable access to their unit, ODFW may provide the option for a point reinstatement/tag refund (more information below). Currently, major public land closures are in effect due to wildfire and firefighting activity in areas throughout the state. In additional, areas are still closed due to Oregon’s extensive fires last year. However, other areas that were closed earlier this summer due to extreme fire danger have reopened, including the Umatilla National Forest and Hancock A&H proper-
ties in northeast Oregon (reopened for day use only). It’s a hunter’s responsibility to find out access restrictions before hunting. Some helpful links to find this information are below (find more info at https://myodfw.com/articles/hunting-and-fire-dangeroregon ) National Forests in Oregon – U.S. Forest Service for national forestland closures Bureau of Land Management – Bureau of Land Management closures Inciweb—Current fires and firerelated closures in Oregon
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Do you have unclaimed capital credits from Umatilla Electric? Names published online Each year, Umatilla Electric sends Capital Credit refund checks to members based on the level of service they received in the past. In addition, each fall a list is published of those members who have yet to claim their funds from past distributions. The complete list of members with credits waiting to be claimed is now available at www.UmatillaElectric.com under: My Account. The published list covers unclaimed credits that were earned in the years of 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2015. If you had service with Umatilla Electric during those years, please check the list to claim your Capital Credits. UEC is operated on a not-for-profit basis. Electric cooperatives, unlike investor-owned utilities, are owned by the members they serve. When you pay your electric bill, you are accumulating equity in the cooperative. All funds collected above the cost of operation (called margins) are annually assigned to members in the form of Capital Credits. Margins are the funds left over at the end of the year after all bills are paid. Check the list at www.UmatillaElectric.com and call UEC at (541) 567-6414 if you, or someone you know, has funds waiting for them.
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Mosquitoes continue to test positive for West Nile virus in Morrow County
• Use an effective repellent – especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active • Wear long sleeves and long pants when outdoors • Make sure windows and doors are “bug tight” with screens • Don’t give mosquitoes a home – get rid of standing water and keep water fresh in pet dishes and birdbaths
Morrow County, Ore.—West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in four additional mosquito pools captured 8-17-21 from various testing sites in the rural areas of Boardman 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 di-
rections 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. Additional information about West Nile virus: 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
Port of Morrow Re:View Boardman, OR – The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) recently met with U.S. Army Lieutenant General Jason T. Evans and BRAC to discuss the upcoming transfer of Depot property. In a meeting at the Umatilla Army Depot on July 27, 2021, CDA Director Greg Smith presented on behalf of the CDA board and emphasized the importance of
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staying on schedule to keep the process moving forward. Remaining steps include 30-day comment periods for both the programmatic agreement and Environmental, Finding of No Significant Impact and Deed documents process. The transfer is scheduled for first quarter of January 2022. The Port of Morrow will be constructing an approximately 12,500 square foot expansion at
the SAGE Center. Named the “Cultural Alliance and Training Center at SAGE”, the facility will provide a communitybased center well suited for hosting events focused on community inclusiveness, training seminars, job fairs, small business development, and other programs and activities to support the needs of our education and industry partners in the region.
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What’s in store for the 2021 school year, and beyond By Dirk Dirksen, Morrow tailored staff and programs. In County School District Super- 2021 this will fund science, technology, and music teachers intendent Education is all about taking throughout the district as well as facility renovations to create the long view. The school-age years go by the best use of the space we have. quickly, but We are also dothe lessons, ing a careful reskills and conview of all our fidence stucurrent facilities dents learn to ensure we are will last for a anticipating relifetime. The pairs as we care M o r r o w for these commuCounty School nity resources. District has Maintenance not only the costs have the responsibility, potential of eatbut the honor ing into a school to play a role district’s budget in those imif problems portant develaren’t addressed, opmental and ongoing years. costs caused by a As we head leaky roof, aged back to the HVAC system, or classroom this fall, we’re Morrow County School District other inefficiency aren’t a good use keeping those Superintendent Dirk Dirksen of those dollars. long-term inOur school buildings play a vestments in mind. Our mission is to make the vital role in each of our commumost of this time for students nities, and we want to make in the classroom, on the field of sure they continue to function competition, at concerts and at their best for years to come. Health and safety have beperformances, out in our communities, and everywhere else come a growing concern in schools, and we’re able to adthey’re learning and growing. We carefully plan to put our dress a wide range of needs financial resources to their best through our wellness hub partuse year by year and over the ners. These services include long-term, considering the im- CARE coordinators, nurses, pact of every dollar we spend mental and oral health profesand looking to invest in Morrow sionals, resource officers, and County’s young people – our workforce coordinators. For every $1 the school disfuture. One way we help students trict invests in our students’ prepare for that future is by health and safety, our partner giving them the educational agencies pitch in $1.13. Like all tools to focus on science, tech- our investments, the health and nology, engineering, math- safety of our students is a funematics, arts, and music damental building block of a through STEM and STEAM successful life after graduation. It can be easy to get caught programs. We’re finding these opportunities often spark the up in the immediate challenges, interest of students who other- and there are more than a few wise might not be engaged with to start this school year. But as their education, helping them we work through them, we’re explore possible careers and keeping our eyes on the end goal and what’s best for our stulifelong passions. Through a $868,000 dents and communities. Making the right investWheatridge Renewable Energy Facility grant, each community ments today will pay big diviand school will receive dedi- dends in the future. cated funding for specifically
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MC Schools announce new leaders for 2021-22 school year
Morrow County, OR – The Morrow County School District is pleased to welcome several new administrators to the district for the 21-22 school year. According to Erin Stocker, Executive Director of Human Resources, “I continue to be amazed by the leadership and skillset within our district. These new administrators bring with them proven track records of being student-first educators, as well as the willingness to
take on new challenges. I look forward to the upcoming school year for Morrow County School District with the addition of these leaders to our team.” New Vice Principal at Sam Boardman Elementary Jami Carbray is the new Vice Principal at Sam Boardman Elementary School. Carbray has an extensive background in education which spans over 25 years. Her teaching background includes 20 years in pri-
mary grades as a classroom teacher and as a literacy intervention specialist for five years. A Boise State University graduate, Carbray has two Master’s degrees, one with an emphasis in math and reading from Walden University and an Education Specialist degree in building leadership and administration from Northwest Nazarene University. She recently relocated from Nampa, Idaho to Boardman and said
she is really excited to join the MCSD team. “I am eager to
SBE Vice Principal, Jami Carbray learn all about Morrow County School District and the community of Boardman!” Carbray said. New Vice Principal at Riverside Jr/Sr High School The new Vice Principal at Riverside is Steve Sheller. He has 20 years of teaching experience in math, science and photography, and previously worked in the Hermiston School District and Morrow County School District as a teacher. Sheller received his Master’s in Educa-
Stanfield’s graduation rate averaged over 94%, which was an improvement of more than 10%! Sheller said, “I am excited to work with the students, administrative team and staff at Riverside Jr. /Sr. High School. Go Pirates!” New Special Education Coordinator and Vice Principal at Morrow Education Center Marissa Turner, a long time MCSD special education teacher, will be stepping into the role of Special Education Coordinator and Vice Principal at the Morrow Education Center. Turner has 10 years of teaching experience at MCSD, all in special education and encompassing kindergarten through 12th grade, including life skills and alternative school. In addition to her K-12 SPED experience, she has a strong background in behavior protocols
Special Education Coordinator and Vice Principal at Morrow Education Center, Marissa Turner
Riverside Vice Principal, Steve Sheller tional Administration from Grand Canyon University. For the last three years, he was the principal at Stanfield Secondary School. During that time, Sheller and staff focused on improving graduation rates and implementing highly effective teaching strategies. As a result,
and working with classroom staff to develop plans to support student success. Turner recently received her administrative degree from Lewis & Clark College. A Morrow County native, Turner said, “I am excited to continue the commitment to serve all our district’s communities and work with staff on the continued improvement of our SPED and behavior programs.” All of the new administrators began their contracts on July 1, 2021.
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Boardman Fire and Rescue District July 2021 Fire Calls- 62 Station: 81 - BF&RD HEADQUARTERS
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111 - Building fire 5 140 - Natural vegetation fire, other 4 142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 2 143 - Grass fire 1 160 - Special outside fire, other 1 320 - Emergency medical service, other 2 321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 27 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1 324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 3 444 - Power line down 1 460 - Accident, potential accident, other 1 551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 2 552 - Police matter 1 561 - Unauthorized burning 2 611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 4 622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 1 700 - False alarm or false call, other 1 715 - Local alarm system, malicious false alarm 1 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 2
# Incident s for 81 - BF&RD Headquarters: 62 Incidents
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Oregon Trail Library Boardman Branch
New Book List: Fiction Before I Saw You – Emily Houghton Family Reunion: A Novel – Nancy Thayer Libertie: A Novel – Kaitlyn Greenidge The Children’s Blizzard – Melanie Benjamin Notorious – Diana Palmer The Forty-Niners: A Novel Based on the California Gold Seekers – Charlie Steel A Time for Mercy - John Grisham Regular Library Hours The Memory Theater - Karin Tidbeck Sunday Closed Dead by Dawn - Paul Doiron Monday Closed In Her Tracks - Robert Dugoni Tuesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 The Morgans - William W. Johnstone Wednesday 10-2 lunch 3-8 Non-Fiction Thursday 12-5 The Tradition - Jericho Brown Friday 12-5 Audiobooks: Saturday10-2 Boardman A Promised Land - Barack Obama
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City’s response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) In response to the increasing infection rate of the Coronavirus (COVID-19 Delta Variant) the City of Boardman is following the guidance of the Oregon Health Authority, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Morrow County Health Department. The City is adhering to the recommendations of these agencies regarding preventative measures including social distancing, quarantines, and possible curtailment of nonessential City functions. The City will continue to adjust as the recommendations of these agencies change. City Hall will be closed to the public, however during normal business hours they may be reached by calling 541-481-9252 or contacting individuals using email. In addition, the Boardman Police Department has implemented temporary measures. The Boardman Police Department recognizes that the
COVID-19, may impact the City of Boardman. The Boardman
COVID-19 temporary modifications of police services Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality law enforcement services possible to our public. In an effort to minimize possible exposure of staff and citizens and to protect essential emergency services, we will be implementing a temporary modification in call response and services. The Boardman Police Department office will be closed to walk ins until further notice. The Boardman Police Department is authorizing patrol offic-
ers to handle non-priority calls via phone whenever possible. All emergency calls will be responded to. If you have an emergency, please call 911. If you have a non-emergency, please use one of the numbers below and an officer will contact you. Boardman Police Department non-emergency phone #: 541-481-6071. Morrow County Dispatch 541-676-5317. Our priority is to keep essential staff healthy so that they may deliver quality emergency services when needed. We thank you for your support and assistance with this temporary modification in call response and services. Again, the Boardman Police Department is committed to providing the citizens of Boardman with the highest quality law enforcment services possible under these circumstances.
RHS Athletic Schedule Sept. 2021
Storytime is back! Fridays at all three branches, starting Friday, September 10th at 11 am. September Crafty Nights @ the Library is open for registration. Crafty Nights @ the Library is on the 2nd Wednesday of every month and registration details can be found on the website.
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)
Sept. 3, 1:00pm, Volleyball: JV @RHS 2:00pm, Volleyball: V @RHS 7:00pm, Football: V @RHS Sept. 7, 5:00pm, Volleyball: JV @RHS 6:00pm, Volleyball: V @RHS Sept. 8, 5:00pm, Soccer: G/V @RHS Sept. 9, 4:00pm, Football: Junior High @Irrigon High School 4:00pm, Soccer: B/V @RHS 4:00pm, Volleyball: JV @Umatilla High School 5:00pm, Volleyball: V @Umatilla High School Sept. 10, 1:00pm, Cross Country: V @Catherine Creek state park Union, Oregon 4:00pm, Soccer: G/V @RHS Sept. 11, 9:00am, Volleyball: Junior High@Stanfield Secondary 10:00am, Volleyball: V @Griswold School Sept. 14, 3:00pm, Soccer: G/V @Portland Christian High School 5:00pm, Soccer: B/V @Portland Christian High
School 5:00pm, Volleyball: Junior High @RHS Sept. 16, 4:00pm, Football: Junior High @Weston Middle School 4:00pm, Soccer: G/V @RHS 4:00pm, Volleyball: JV @Irrigon High School 5:00pm, Volleyball: V @Irrigon High School Sept. 17, 1:00pm, Cross Country: V @Wallowa Lake State Park Wallowa Oregon 7:00pm, Football: V @Irrigon High School Sept. 18, 10:00am, Volleyball: V @RHS 1:00pm, Soccer: B/V @Catlin Gabel High School VARSITY AND jv 5:30pm, Volleyball: JV @Columbia (White Salmon) High School 6:30pm, Volleyball: V @Columbia (White Salmon) High School TBD, Cross Country: V @Stanfield Secondary 5:00pm, Volleyball: JV @RHS 6:00pm, Volleyball: V @RHS Sept. 24, 2:00pm, Volleyball: Junior
High @Central Middle High School 3:00pm, Soccer: G/V @Four Rivers Community 5:00pm, Soccer: B/V @Four Rivers Community 7:00pm, Football: V @RHS Sept. 25, 10:00am, Volleyball: Junior High @Weston Middle School 11:00am, Soccer: B/V @Nyssa High School 1:00pm, Soccer: G/V @Nyssa High School 4:00pm, Volleyball: Junior High @RHS Sept. 30, 4:00pm, Soccer: G/V @RHS 6:00pm, Soccer: B/V @RHS
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MCC update Blue Mountain Community College will kick off Fall Term on September 22. There is still time to get registered for classes and be ready to hit the ground running on the first day of the term. A navigator (formerly success coach) is available at the Workforce Training Center in Boardman at least one day a week as well as daily appointments are available with the Center Director for advising and assistance. Call 541481-2099 or stop by. The doors are open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday starting the week of September 6 with a few noted college closures. The college is closed for Friday of the Pendleton Round Up on September 17 and also closed for staff pre-service on September 20. Welcome to the Pack, an orientation for new and re-
turning students, will be a virtual event again this year on September 21. Two Zoom sessions will be offered that day in conjunction with an Open House at all campuses. Stop in to look around and get your questions answered. We will be so happy to see students in person again. An in-person Workzone Safety/Flagging class will be held on the Pendleton campus on Wednesday September 8 for anyone wishing to obtain or renew a Flagging certificate. Also an in-person Aerial Lift and Fall Protection class is on tap at the Pendleton campus on September 10 from 8 am to 5 pm. Give us a call a 541-481-2099 for more information. The staff at the Workforce Training Center is here to help. Please contact us or stop by.
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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
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CLASSIFIEDS MISCELLANEOUS THE NEXT EDITION OF NORTH MORROW TIMES will be in your mailbox on October 1, 2021. Deadline is Friday September 24, 2021. Mail your entries to: North Morrow Times, PO Box 907, Boardman, OR 97818 E-mail lprag@centurytel.net
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
CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT 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.
North Morrow Times
September 3, 2021
Boardman Senior Center Sept. Menu NOW Open for Dine-in Lunch
Thursday Sept. 2 Pulled Pork Sliders Baked Beans Green Beans Coleslaw Chocolate Chip Cookies Thursday Sept. 9 Chicken Parmesan Pasta Roasted Broccoli Pasta Salad Chocolate Eclairs Thursday Sept. 16 Birthday Dinner Pork Loin Roast White Rice w/Gravy Roasted Brussel Sprouts Green Salad Lemon Bars Thursday Sept. 23 Bratwurst Roasted Red Potatoes Roasted Root Veggies German Cucumber Salad Lunch is $4 for Seniors Thursday Sept. 30 Beef Yakisoba w/ 55 & Above; $5 for Noodles Adults 54 & Under All Fried Rice Vegetable Stir Fry are Welcome! Chinese Almond Take-Out Lunches Cookies Tuesday Sept. 7 Chicken Enchiladas Spanish Rice Corn & Black Beans Mexican Chop Salad Flan Tuesday Sept. 14 Beef Stroganoff Noodles Roasted Cabbage Oliver Salad Pecan Pie Tuesday Sept. 21 Ham & Beans Corn w/ Peppers Cornbread Green Salad Sweet Potato Pie Tuesday Sept. 28 Turkey Cabbage Rolls Roasted Carrots Rice Pilaf Pea & Cheese Salad Pineapple upside/down Cake
Available. Catering Available. Call 481-3257
Boardman Senior Breakfast Saturday Saturday, September 11 7:30 am to 10:30 am
$5.00 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
Sausage/Ham; Eggs/ Pancakes, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee/Juice/Milk
Principal Broker PO Box 50 * 491 NE Columbia Ave Boardman, OR 97818 Office: (541) 481-6251 Cell: (541) 571-0062 mtvalleylandco@eotnet.net
ALL Are Welcome! Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone Street * Boardman
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Updates made to Boardman basketball courts Boardman, Ore.- The Boardman Community Development Association has chosen to fund a remodel project of the public basketball courts throughout the City of Boardman in order to give our youth a fun and safe place to play basketball. The courts at Boardman Marina Park, City Park, and behind City Hall are currently being redone. The old concrete has been removed on the courts with new concrete expected to be completely poured by the end of next week. When that is complete, striping will be done and new regulation hoops will be installed on all of the courts. The project is estimated to be completed by the end of October. Top Right: Boardman Marina Park court. Pictured Bottom Right: The Boardman City Park court.
Veterans with prostate cancer who were exposed to herbicides during service may be eligible for disability compensation and health care. If you or a loved one served in Vietnam, the Korean demilitarized zone or another area where Agent Orange was sprayed, they may be eligible for a free Agent Orange registry health exam. This includes Veterans who served in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975. Surviving spouses, dependent children and dependent parents of Veterans who were exposed to herbicides during military service and died as the result of prostate cancer may be eligible for survivors’ benefits. Call 541-922-6420 We’re here to help.