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Boardman welcomes new Chamber of Commerce leader A breath of fresh air recently joined Boardman Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director, Keri Heideman. A Hermiston High graduate who lives in Cecil, Keri comes packed with enthusiasm and lots of ideas on how to reinvigorate the Chamber. “I just LOVE Boardman,” she exclaims when asked why
she wants to commute to her job. Keri and husband Nathan live on a dryland wheat farm at Cecil (near Ione) and have two girls, Mackenzie, age 16 and Hailey, age 14. She previously had a four year career with the US Coast Guard, owned a coffee shop in Ione, was the Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Boardman, and most recently, worked part-time as a lifeguard at Boardman Pool & Recreation Center. Heideman has been a reserve officer (now a sargeant) for 10 years with sev-
eral agencies, including Umatilla and Morrow County Sheriff’s Office and now Boardman Police Department. Heideman says she likes to “burn the candle at both ends” when asked about her energy and ideas. She shared some her thoughts about bringing new events to Boardman, including live musical concerts, which is a hobby for her. She has attended over 20 live concerts this summer alone! An active person, Keri loves stand-up paddleboarding and swimming, and
would like to see more “family friendly” events at Boardman Marina where residents could try out various water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, and yes, paddleboarding! With three weeks on the job under her belt, Keri is concentrating on finding an assistant at the Chamber to assist her. Anyone with interest can contact Keri at her Email: keri@boardmanchamber.org.or by phone: 541/481-3014.
Boardman Community Night Out was held August 29th New Chamber director Keri Heideman wore her Boardman Police Department Reserve Officer uniform for Boardman Community Night Out.
Community Night Out is a police awareness event in the United States. The Boardman community came out to meet the local first responders and thank them for their service!
Pictured R-L: Boardman Fire Corps, Suzanne Gray, Bobbie Broadbent and Karey Brandt helped served up ice cream donated by Tillamook. The 5th annual Community portunity for our officers to engage with the community in which Night Out was held August 29th they work for. Our officers are at the Boardman City Park to say very dedicated to this community Thank You to the first responders. and they enjoy getting to meet and The Boardman Police, Morrow talk to community members at County Sheriff, Boardman Rural this event. We are proud of the fact Fire Protection District, and the that we have the community’s supMorrow County EMS were all port and are honored to serve present. “We feel it is a great op- them.” said Boardman Police
Chief Rick Stoke . There was fun and food for all who attended. The chamber, who has run the event for the past two years, and thank everyone who donated and helped with the event. Boardman Park District provided the Bouncy house and staff to run it. The police department and Smart Food Service Warehouse of Pendleton donated the burgers; Morrow County Health District donated the buns, condiments, utensils and napkins; Tillamook and the Fire Department donated the ice cream; the water was donated by Pepsi; ice by the Port of Morrow, and an anonymous doner gave the juicey watermelons for all to enjoy.
The Lamb Weston crew L-R Levi Branson and Dan Gordanier volunteered to cook the burgers and hot dogs
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Community Calendar September 2018 10 Public Health Clinic (each Monday &Tuesday) 8:30 - 4:30 pm closed 12:30 - 1:00 pm Boardman - County Building Irrigon Senior Meal (each Monday) Stokes Landing in Irrigon - Noon 11 Oregon Trail Library, Boardman Storyhour (Tuesdays @11:00 am Boardman Senior Meal (each Tuesday & Thursday) Noon Senior Center Boardman, located by the City Hall Greenfield Grange meeting (2nd Tuesday of each month) 6 pm potluck, 7pm meeting. 13 Domestic Violence/Womens Support Group (each Thursday) 4:006:30 pm at SCF Office in Boardman Boardman Kiwanis Meeting, 1st Thursday of each month at River Lodge Boardman Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors meets the (2nd Thursday each month) at 4:00 pm, at 300 SW Wilson Lane 15 Greenfield Grange Breakfast – 7am -10-am – Grange Hall 18 Tillicum Club meets the (3rd Tuesday of each month) @ 7:00 pm Boardman Park & Rec. District Workshop@ Park Office - 6 pm 19 County Court - Boardman - River Front Center - 9:00 am Boardman Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Noon, Riverfront Center Boardman City Planning Commission - (Third Wednesday of each month.) City Hall - 7:00 pm 25 Boardman Park & Rec. District Meeting @ Park Office - 7 pm
October 2018 2 Boardman City Council Meeting, 7 pm at Boardman City Hall 6 Community Breakfast – 7:30am – 10:30am – Senior Center
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Sheriff Kenneth W Matlack to join almost 50 Sheriffs in Washington calling for action on immigration reforms Morrow County Sheriff Kenneth W Matlack will be in Washington DC on Wednesday, Sept. 5, to meet with White House officials on illegal immigration matters, and to urge Congress to act on pending legislation to increase border security. Sheriff Matlack will join almost 50 other Sheriffs from across the country as a united group of elected law enforcement officers at a media event on Capitol Hill on Wednesday morning. Joined by some members of Congress, this group or Sheriffs will share their experiences and public safety challenges associated with illegal aliens, and call on Congress to act on pending legislation to increase border security and reform the immigration system. On Wednesday afternoon, the Sheriffs will participate in a roundtable discussion at the White House with administration officials and policymakers. Hosted by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, the round table will focus on immigration, border security and efforts by some elected officials to prevent the critical collaboration of local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. These part-
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ued inaction of Congress has put a major roadblock in law enforcement’s path to protecting our citizens and legal residents. It is our sworn duty to protect our citizens, and we, as Sheriffs, view this opportunity to push for meaningful immigration reform as a way to uphold our promise, our commitment, to the people who elected us to protect them.” Sheriff Matlack’s Schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Washington D.C. Press Conference on Capitol Hill When: 10 a.m. Where: Press triangle outside the Capitol What: Sheriff Matlack will join 44 other Sheriffs from across the country as one united group of law enforcement officials speaking out about the dangers criminal illegal aliens bring to our communities, and urge Congress to act on much-needed reforms. Roundtable discussion at the White House When: 3 p.m. Where: White House What: Sheriff Matlack will participate in a roundtable discussion with other Sheriffs and White House officials on immigration, border security and safe communities.
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Eastern Oregon University offers orientation in the outdoors LA GRANDE, Ore. – Over the course of six days in Hells Canyon, up to 18 incoming Eastern Oregon University students will get to know their peers, learn about EOU and the surrounding area, and start building community. EOU’s Outdoor Adventure Program offers a student orientation trip called East Tracks that helps ease the transition into college life for freshmen and new transfer students. A number of EOU faculty and staff along with student leaders help facilitate outdoor experiences and act as mentors for the first-year students. “We really encourage students to try new activities,” said Michael Hatch, Outdoor Adventure Program Director. “The options are limitless and no prior experience is needed. Plus, we have an amazing rental shop to outfit everyone
with gear for the trip.” From their base camp, participants can try stand-up paddleboarding, hiking, rock climbing, hot-spring-soaking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, slacklining and other outdoor activities. Participants will also spend a day volunteering for a work project on a nearby trail.
“I never would have gotten the chance to do some of this stuff if I hadn’t come on this trip,” EOU student Hailey Bigbie said. The trip runs Sept. 16 to 21 and costs $125 per person. Registration is open until Sept. 7. Contact the OAP at 541-9623621 or outdoor@eou.edu for more information. Prepare for the world beyond college with Eastern Oregon University’s high-quality liberal arts and professional programs. Classes are available when and where you need them – at our main campus in La Grande, online almost anywhere in the world or onsite at our centers across the state. Educational, cultural and economic growth is important to our region, state and nation. That’s why we are committed to providing a personal, student-centered experience in all that we do. Visit eou.edu for more information.
BMCC receives scholarship funding for Data Center Techprogram from Amazon Web Services BOARDMAN, Ore. – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) received funding from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to be used to fund scholarships for 13 students in the Data Center Technician program to support students in the 2018-19 program cohort. “We are beyond appreciative of this generous donation to support our students,” said BMCC President Cam Preus. “AWS has been a strong partner in the Data Center Tech program, and this donation further demonstrates their commitment to its success.” Thirteen of the 20 students in the program’s current cohort ap-
plied for scholarship funds. “As a teacher, I know that students sometimes face difficult choices when trying to fund their college education: working the graveyard shift and then trying to stay awake in class, hoping their old car will keep running just a few months longer, sometimes even having to choose between buying groceries and buying textbooks,” said Peter Hernberg, BMCC’s Data Center Technician program instructor. “Amazon Web Services’ support will help relieve some of these burdens and help our hard-working students complete their education and launch
their careers.” AWS has previously hired graduates of BMCC’s three-yearold Data Center Technician program, a 9-month certificate program based at BMCC’s Workforce Training Center in Boardman. “I’ve seen our students – some of whom have no technology background – work hard, learn, graduate, and get jobs as data center technicians,” Hernberg said. “When I speak with our alumni, they tell me they appreciate having a good-paying job that challenges them every day and where they can see future opportunities for advancement.”
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Home & Business Program What is BCDA?
The Boardman Community Development Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of Boardman. We focus on housing development, commercial and real estate opportunities, workforce training, and community beautification. We collaborate with their organizations, business leaders & residents to support progressive development in the community. Home Buyers Incentive Program Start planning your future in Boardman! Are you ready to buy a home? Boardman Community Development Association is offering a $5,000 grant to those purchasing their primary residence in the Boardman 97818 zip code. Provide BCDA with a fully executed Real Estate Sales Agreement; available funds will be reserved for 90 days. Available grant funds will be gifted at time of closing or after closing is completed. Restrictions may apply. Business Incentive Grant Program Have you been thinking about starting your dream business , expanding or upgrading your current business? Boardman Community Development is offering up to a $25000.00 business incentive grant to those in the Boardman 97818 zip code. Everything you need to know is in the link below; download the application, fill it out, and bring into the Boardman Chamber of Commerce. If you have any questions please contact the Boardman Chamber of Commerce at info@boardmanchamber.org or 541481-3014
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Boardman 14th Annual Quilt Show October 12 & 13 Join us for Boardman’s 14th Annual Quilt Show, October 12 and 13, from 10 am to 4 pm at Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone Street, Boardman. Kathy Morgan is the local featured quilter this year. Two quilts will be in a raffle drawing which will be held Octo-
ber 13th at 3:30 pm. Tickets for this drawing may be purchased at the door for the Quilt Show and also at Harvest Festival, October 6th at SAGE Center. Quilters may enter a quilt in the show, including youth up to age 14. Quilts can be a heritage family quilt, or one made by the exhibitor; please contact Lila
Killingbeck for registration forms, 541/571-2576 before October 1st. Prizes will be awarded for People’s Choice; youth are invited to enter for Youth Group prizes. Vendors will be Thimbles, from Pendleton; Sewing Basket, from Prosser, WA, and Serendipity Designs, Heppner.
September Garden Calendar Produced by OSU Extension, each month provides reminders of key garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting, and maintenance. Maintenance and Clean Up Harvest winter squash when the "ground spot" changes from white to a cream or gold color. Pick and store winter squash; mulch carrot, parsnip, and beets for winter harvesting. Protect tomatoes and/or pick green tomatoes and ripen indoors if frost threatens. Reduce water on trees, shrubs, and vines east of Cascades to harden them for winter. Stake tall flowers to keep them from blowing over in fall winds. Dig, clean, and store tuberous begonias if frost threatens. Harvest potatoes when the tops die down. Store them in a dark location. Optimal time for establishing a new lawn is August through midSeptember. Aerate lawns. Early-September: Apply 1 pound
nitrogen per 1,000 square feet to lawns. Reduce risks of run-off into local waterways by not fertilizing just prior to rain, and not over-irrigating so that water runs off of lawn and onto sidewalk or street. Recycle disease-free plant material and kitchen vegetable and fruit scraps into compost. Don't compost diseased plants unless you are using the "hot compost" method (120 degrees to 150 degrees Fahrenheit). Planting/Propagation Divide peonies and iris. Plant or transplant woody ornamentals and mature herbaceous perennials. Fall planting of trees, shrubs and perennials can encourage healthy root growth over the winter. Plant daffodils, tulips, and crocus for spring bloom. Work calcium and phosphorus into the soil below the bulbs at planting time. Remember when purchasing bulbs, the size of the bulb is directly correlated to the size of the flower yet to come in spring.
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Optometry service expands eye clinic hours
Dr. Jodi Moore-Weiss, Chief of Optometry Service, visits with a Veteran during his eye appointment. By: Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer Eye care for Veterans just got more convenient at the Walla Walla VA Medical Center! The Walla Walla VA is pleased to announce new expanded hours for the eye clinic and optical services, effective August 1. Veterans can now book appointments from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; appointments are offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday. “Our Veterans asked for extended hours, and we listened,” stated Dr. Moore-Weiss, Chief of Optometry Service at the Walla Walla VA Medical Center. “Veterans often come long distances for their appointments or need to schedule them around work and family obligations, and we want to accommodate their needs in every way possible.” Veterans can call the Optometry Service office directly at 509.527.3491 to request routine eye appointments. Appointments can also be scheduled through a
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consult from the Veteran’s primary care provider. Another service will be offering basic optical services, such as eye glass fittings and frame selection, which will be available in our outpatient community clinic locations. Clinic staff members are in the training process to perform these fittings at the clinics, thereby eliminating the need to travel to Walla Walla for simple optical services for many of our Veterans who live in remote areas. Be watching for future announcements once this service is available at the local clinics. “Taking care of Veterans is our top priority; giving Veterans better choice, not just more choice, is at the heart of everything we do,” said Dr. Moore-Weiss. We are proud to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health – and eye – care that improves their health and well-being. For questions or additional information, please contact Walla Walla VA’s Optometry Service.
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Benefit For
Butch Parish Wednesday September, 26 5:00 pm to 8ish
Butch Parish has worked at the Boardman Police Department since 1995. Before his work in Boardman, Butch was a Police Officer in Stanfield. In 1994 Butch was injured in the line of duty and was left paralyzed. Unfortunately, Butch’s health has taken a turn for the worse the past few months and he is gearing up for a major surgery. The Boardman Senior Center is holding a benefit for Butch September 26th at 5pm.
Dinner: $10 adults / $5 kids 12 and under Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert 5:00pm—8ish Boardman Senior Center 100 Tatone St, Boardman
Join us for the Boardman Chamber Luncheon Wednesday, September 19 - Noon Port of Morrow Riverfront Center This month we will be taking a bus tour of the Port of Morrow. Lunch will be served by Harvest Town Foods.
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Boardman Rural Fire Protection District
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES SEPTEMBER, 2018 September 7 -7:00pm Football: V @Portland Christian High School 9/8 10:00am Volleyball: V @Griswold School 12:00pm Cross Country: V @Sandstone Middle School 1:00pm Soccer: G/V @Catlin Gabel High School 1:00pm Soccer: B/JV @Catlin Gabel High School 3:00pm Soccer: B/V @Catlin Gabel High School 9/10 5:00pm Volleyball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 9/11 4:00pm Soccer: G/V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 5:00pm Volleyball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 5:00pm Volleyball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 9/13 4:00pm Football: Junior High @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 5:00pm Volleyball: JV @Umatilla High School 6:00pm Volleyball: V @Umatilla High School 9/14 2:00pm Cross Country: V @Union High School 4:00pm Volleyball: Junior High @Riverside Jr/Sr High School B first, followed by A, best of 3 games 7:00pm Football: V @Seton Catholic 7:30pm Soccer: B/V
@Riverdale High School 9/15 10:00am Volleyball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 1:00pm Soccer: G/V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 9/17 4:00pm Soccer: B/V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 9/18 4:00pm Soccer: G/V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 4:00pm Soccer: B/JV @Walla Walla Valley Academy 5:00pm Volleyball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 6:00pm Volleyball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 9/20 4:00pm Football: Junior High @Stanfield Secondary 4:00pm Soccer: G/V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 4:00pm Soccer: B/V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 5:00pm Volleyball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 6:00pm Volleyball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 9/21 12:00pm Cross Country: V @Umatilla High School 1:00pm Volleyball: Junior High @Stanfield Secondary 2:00pm Volleyball: Junior High @Stanfield Secondary 7:00pm Football: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 9/22 10:00pm Volleyball: V
August 2018 Fire Calls- 32 (as of 8/31/18)
@South Wasco County High School 9/24 5:00pm Volleyball: JV @Arlington High School 9/25 4:00pm Soccer: G/V @Portland Christian High School 4:00pm Soccer: B/JV @Long Creek 9/27 3:15pm Cross Country: V @Hermiston High School 4:00pm Football: Jn High @Irrigon High School 4:00pm Volleyball: Junior High @Irrigon High School 9/28 1:00pm Volleyball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 2:00pm Volleyball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 7:00pm Football: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School Homecoming 9/29 10:00am Volleyball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 11:00am Volleyball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 1:00pm Soccer: G/V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 1:00pm Soccer: B/V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 2:00pm Volleyball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School 3:00pm Volleyball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
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Industrial Way & Ullman Blvd. Motor Vehicle Accident Hwy 19 Mile Post 3 (Mutual Aid Arlington) Wildland Fire Hwy 207 & Hwy 730 (Mutual Aid Umatilla RFPD) Wildland Fire Anthony Dr. & Wilson Rd. Motor Vehicle Accident 78665 Tower Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 600 SW Wilson Rd. Space #B-2 Wildland Fire 75939 Rippee Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 81297 W Seventh St. (Mutual Aid Irrigon)Wildland Fire 108 Cottonwood Loop Report of Fire UTL Threemile Canyon Rd. Wildland Fire 105 Yates Lane Medical Assist 210 Boardman Ave. Fire Alarm Activation 78594 Parkside Dr. Unauthorized Burning Hwy 730 & Bombing Range Rd. Motor Vehicle Accident 72650 Rattle Snake Rd. (Mutual Aid Arlington)Wildland Fire I-84 Mile Post 152 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident Bombing Range & Juniper Canyon (Mutual Aid Ione) Wildland Fire 119 NE Third St. Medical Assist 79553 Rippee Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 73575 Lewis and Clark Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 73577 Lewis and Clark Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 71720 Wayne Lane Unauthorized Burning 211 Blalock Ct. Structure Fire 310 SW Willow Fork Dr. Report of Fire UTL I-84 Mile Post 147 West Bound Out of District (Gilliam County) I-84 Mile Post 176 West Bound Motor Vehicle Accident 78960 Olson Rd. Unauthorized Burning 78665 Tower Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 78665 Tower Rd. Fire Alarm Activation 75906 Threemile Rd Power Pole Fire Hwy 74 Mile Post 4 (Mutual Aid Arlington) Wildland Fire I-84 Mile Post 155 East Bound Motor Vehicle Accident
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Administration Board Meeting Preparation Board Meeting New Hire Orientation Trainings and ClassesThursday Night Training Drill Health and Pub Ed/ Community Outreac Community Night Out Station Tour Volunteer Fire Fighter Participation -Ten volunteers contributed 52.5 hours of response time and seven Volunteers contributed 25 hours of training to the community for the month of August. Fire Corp Volunteers Participation-General Activity/ Meetings -4 Fire Corps volunteers contributed 27 hours to the District for August.
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Veterans receive appointment reminders Via text messaging
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More BMCC News The College Prep Department at BMCC has scheduled information and placement sessions for students interested in GED and English Language Acquisition (ELA) in Boardman during the month of September. An ELA information session will be held on September 17 at 5:30 pm at Windy River Elementary and a follow-up testing session will be held at the BMCC Workforce Training Center on September 19 at 5:30 pm. Cost of the class is $34. GED Info session will be September 17 at the Workforce Training Center at either 9 am or 5:30 pm. The testing session will be on September 19 at 5:30 pm only. Call the Workforce Training Center at 541-481-2099 for more information.
By: Linda Wondra, Public Affairs Officer If you have a cell phone, you can now receive reminders of upcoming VA health care appointments via a text message. The Veterans Health Administration created VEText, an interactive mobile solution, to do just that. And there’s no software or app to download, either. Effective May 15, all Veterans receiving their health care at any of Walla Walla VA Medical Center’s clinic locations now have the option to receive a VEText appointment reminders, which allows a Veteran a quick and easy way to confirm and/or cancel appointments. You may already be receiving messages if your cell phone number is in your health record. Did you know that over 9 million VA health care appointments go unutilized each year due to missed appointments? This convenient option to cancel an appointment gives other Veterans the opportunity to use these newly available appointment slots. Just since the program began in March of this year, the national no-show rate has declined from 13.68 percent to 12.22 percent. Every enrolled Veteran with a cell phone number listed in their health record is automatically enrolled in the program. If you are not already receiving text message appointment reminders, be sure to update your cell phone number
during checkin at your next appointment or use the self-service kiosks loc a t e d throughout our facilities. You can also have your record updated when you speak with VEText is an automated, interactive text message a call center system designed to remind Veterans of upcoming r e p r e s e n t a - VA appointments. tive. The VEText system also has an As of May 31, VEText has sent appointment reminders to more easy-to-use opt-out process for than five million unique Veterans Veterans who do not want to use with over 9 million messages ex- the text messaging reminders. changed. Also, the system has al- Simply reply to the text message lowed 134,000 appointments to be with "STOP." Additionally, all apcancelled via a simple response, pointment reminder messages creating an open slot for another contain instructions on how to end Veteran and possibly preventing a the message delivery. And if you want to restart the text message no-show. The first text message reminder appointment reminders, simply is sent seven days before the ap- text "START" to a previous repointment, and a second reminder minder message and service will text message sent two days prior resume. VEText works for VA health to the appointment. Note the timing/frequency of the reminders care appointments only, and the may vary by facility. Veterans are text messages will not currently encouraged to review the date and replace the letters and automated time of each appointment and use phone calls Veterans already rethe prompts provided in the mes- ceive for appointment reminders. Text messaging rates may apsage to either confirm or cancel the appointment. Veterans with ply depending on your individual multiple appointments on the same cell phone plan. For a preview of day will receive multiple remind- the VEText messaging, text the word DEMO to 909.245.9443. ers.
SAGE Center in our own back yard Visit the SAGE Center in Boardman, Oregon. Kinetic Sculpture,Hours of Operation Regular Hours: Labor Day thru Memorial Day Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm Summer Hours: Memorial Day thru Labor Day Sunday- Thursday 10am-5pm Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm Closed: Thanksgiving Day
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ttention Boardman! It’s that time of year again! Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will once again be conducting our annual “Worship In The Park” on September 9th @ 11:00 AM under the large Pavilion at the Boardman Marina Park. It will be a Non-denominational (basic Christian) Service. We would like to invite the rest of Boardman to come spend some time in worship and fellowship. There will be a potluck lunch after the Service, we ask that you please bring a dish to share (main, salad or desert) utensils and drinks will be provided. Seating is limited so you might want to bring camp chairs if you have them. Hope to see you there! Also in keeping with the theme of “Appreciation” Good Shepherd will be conducting a “1st Responders Appreciation Service” on September 30th @ 11:00 AM. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Come let us say “Thank you for your dedication and service on our behalf. There will be some time for Fellowship after the Service and snacks. If anyone has a family member or knows someone that is a 1st Responder and would like to have their name added to our prayer that day. You can give us their name on of three ways; 1. e-mail gslc@centurytel.net. 2. phone (5410 481-6132. 3. mail Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, PO Box 49, Boardman Or. 97818. Hope to see you here as well! The Community Church in Service will be conducted Sunday, September 9th at 11 a.m. at the Boardman Marina Park Pavillion. Bring your lawn chair and join your friends and neighbors at this time of worship. There will be a potluck following the the morning worship so plan to stay for lunch and enjoy the great fellowship. Hope to see you at Marina Park Sunday the 9th! t’s time to get the kids ready for AWANA Kid’s Club once again. The AWANA Kid’s Club will be starting up Wednesday, October 3rd, at 6 p.m.! Registration will open at 5:30 and children from ages 4 through the 5th grades are invited to come. Bring the children for
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evenings of fun and exciting games with friends as they learn together about God, Jesus and the Bible! ames (Sam) Esterbloom 1927 – 2018. Sam Esterbloom passed away peacefully in his sleep and went home to be with Jesus his savior on August 15th in Boardman, Oregon at the age of 90 years. Sam was born in Bonita, California on a farm. His parents were some of the founding settlers in the area. He grew up with a love of sports and farming that stayed with him his whole life. He became a Christian in 1951. He entered the Army in 1952 and served 2 years in Alaska as a medic. He and some other men formed an Outreach Group called the Christian Servicemen of the Northern Lights. They started a Youth for Christ Chapter and many received Jesus into their hearts and lives. He and his wife Jane moved his family to Falls City, Oregon in 1976. Sam, Jane and their daughters enjoyed almost 20 years in Falls City and the fellowship of the Bridgeport Community Chapel congregation. In 1992, Sam moved the family to Boardman, Oregon. He was one of the original employees of Boardman Foods and continued his employment there for over 20 years. He loved the team and supported them with prayers and frequent visits after his retirement. The family attended Boardman Community Church and New Hope Community Church and were blessed by the love for the Lord and the commitment to the people in the area. His love of gardening was apparent to all who knew him. He gardened avidly and loved to share the abundance with the communities he lived in. Raspberries, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers and melons were among his favorites. He grew Sweet Peas for his wife Jane and shared hundreds of bouquets throughout the Boardman community. He was dedicated to his Christian beliefs and spent his adult life sharing the gospel with others. For many years, Sam developed a prayer book. He prayed for hundreds of people every day. If you knew Sam Esterbloom, or he knew
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you, you were most likely included in his daily prayer book. He loved being able to continue this after he became bedridden. He gave many of us a love of gardening and a love of the Lord that will be with us forever. He is survived by his wife Jane, seven daughters - - Sandee Relph, Joy McCaslin, Debbie Radie (Dave Radie), Deanna Camp (Mike Camp), Dana Fetter (Larry Fetter), Donna Boackle (Gary Boackle) and Darla Irwin (Kevin Irwin), his son, Mike Esterbloom, 28 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Thank you for all your love and support . Jane Esterbloom and family “Jesus and me, Praise the Lord” Sam Esterbloom In Lieu of flowers, please give to New Hope Community Church, American Missionary Fellowship of Hermiston or American Missionary Fellowship of Falls City, Oregon. A Celebration of life was held on Sunday, August 26th at 2:00pm at New Hope Community Church in Hermiston, Oregon. Private burial wase at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon was in care of arrangements. ohn I. “Jack” Bozarth was born on April 20, 1941 in Woodland, Washington. He died on August 19, 2018 at his home in Boardman, Oregon at the age of 77 years. A private family burial will be held at the Riverview Cemetery, Boardman, Oregon. Please sign the online condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church You may enter a stranger but you’ll leave as Family!
Pastor Mike Smith Sunday Worship Schedule 10:00am and 5:00 pm 420 Locust Rd. Boardman Or. 97818
(541) 418-6132 Office hours Fridays 8-11am gslc@centurytel.net
September 7, 2018
Boardman holds hearing for Port of Morrow zone change request The Boardman City Council held a hearing on August 7, 2018 to take comments aregarding a Port of Morrow request for a zone change. The port plans to purchase an 80.19 acre parcel located along SE Front Street. It is currently a mixed zone consisting of Tourist Commercial, Future Urban, and Manufactured Home Park Sub-District. They want to rezone 72.34 acres to General Industrial, 4.97 acres to Tourist Commercial, and 2 acres to Manufactured Home Park Sub-District, with the
remaining .87 acres for dedicated rights-of-way. Port of Morrow Executive Director Gary Neal and County Commissioner Don Russell spoke in favor of the rezone. Both felt the rezone would be good for Boardman, economically. Mr. Neal said there is a possibility this property could be included in an enterprise zone, to encourage development. No one spoke in opposition to the rezone. Councilors approved the first reading of an ordinance approving the rezone. The second reading of the ordinance and a decision on
the rezone is scheduled for the September 4, 2018 meeting. In other city business, councilors approved a commercial liquor license for Burnt Field, LLC. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance requiring background checks on all city employees and volunteers. They passed a resolution changing the city’s fee structure for water meter installations. The next Boardman City Council meeting will be Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:00pm at Boardman City Hall.
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Fall Term at Blue Mountain Community College begins September 24 so students intending to attend should be registered by now or making plans as soon as possible to get registered. Stop by the BMCC Workforce Training Center for registration assistance. Don’t wait until the last minute especially if Financial Aid documents are needed. Welcome to the Pack is a new student orientation at BMCC and it is scheduled for September 19 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Pendleton Campus of BMCC. This is a fun day of music, food and getting acquainted with BMCC along with chances to win prizes or scholarships. Call the Workforce Training Center at 541-
481-2099 for more information. Interested in getting your Real Estate license? BMCC has a Real Estate Broker, Pre-license course on the schedule for Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 pm starting October 4. The class will only run if minimum enrollment is met. The class is hybrid class that involves classroom time and a significant amount of self-study time. The cost is $600. Call us at 541-481-2099 for more information. Two industry trainings are on tap for September. Confined Space Train-the-Trainer is scheduled for September 11 and 12 at the Workforce Training Center. This sixteen hour course satisfies the confined space training requirements of OSHA. The class
is ideal for workers who must perform duties in permit-required confined spaces including maintenance technicians, pipeline workers, emergency response personnel and other general industry workers. Fall Protection Competent Person is set for September 25 and 26 at the Workforce Training Center. Competent persons are trained to recognize fall hazards, remove employees from exposure and apply the hierchy of control. They develop fall protection plans and enforce the provisions. They are also tasked with training workers to follow the requirements of the fall protection plan. Both classes are put on by D2000 Safety. Student register with and pay D2000 directly.
BOLI classes scheduled in Boardman The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries has scheduled two workshops in Boardman during the month of September. Wage & Hour Laws is a one-day workshop set for Thursday, September 27 at the BMCC Workforce Training Center in Boardman. This will be an intensive, full- day seminar focused on state and federal wage and hour regulations that affect Oregon employers. It is targeted to human resource and payroll personnel, business owners, managers and front line supervisors
who have the responsibility to ensure wage and hour laws are followed. Cost is $185 per person, payable to BOLI. The following day, Friday September 28, BOLI will put on their Documentation, Discipline and Discharge Workshop from 9-noon at the Workforce Training Center. Among the most frequently litigated workplace disputes are those which arise out of disciplinary actions and employee terminations. This session will provide partici-
pants with the knowledge and tools to properly document employee performance, use positive and negative feedback to keep employees on track, deal swiftly and fairly with problem employees and handle a termination. Cost of this half day session is $75 per person, payable to BOLI. Registration may be done through the BOLi website www.oregon.gov/boli or for more information, stop by or call the Workforce Training Center at 541481-2099
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September 7, 2018
ODVA offers sucide awareness September 22 ODVA encourages all Counties to help highlight September 22nd in recognition of the 22 veteran suicides that occur across the nation each day. In Oregon 2 people per day die by suicide…. one in five victims of suicide is a veteran. Veterans are at risk for suicide for all the reasons a non-veteran might be, such as coping with the effects of aging, legal problems, exposure to bullying behavior, relationship problems or financial stress. Additionally, veterans may be dealing with lingering effects from their military service, difficulties with readjusting to family roles and civilian life after discharge, and underlying mental health and/or substance abuse issues aggravated by their military service. Help save a life by asking and listening. Keep them safe, help them connect, follow up. Show your support by joining us for a Community Suicide Awareness event held at the Heppner Activity Park, 433 Riverside Avenue, (Adjacent to Willow Creek Water Park) September 22, Noon to 4:00 pm. food, live music and information- see you there! This events is not limited to veterans onlythey are in support of all residents in our community- everyone is welcome! Suicide touches everyone. Provided by Morrow County Veterans Services.
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OPEN POSITIONS AT BOARDMAN FOODS High School Students 16 years and up can apply for sanitation, trim line or packaging. Production Line Mechanic Night Shift - Experience and learn how many machines and equipment operate. Shift Operations Supervisor – Night Shift Control and operate large and technical equipment. EquallOpportunity Employer, Drug Test and Background Check Required. On the job training provided. Get started in a rewarding career today. Email hr@boardmanfoods.com or visit 71320 Columbia Blvd Boardman, Or Visit: www.boardmanfoods.com – for Application Boardman Park and Recreation is looking to contract with certified instructors to teach classes and LIFEGUARDS (Fulltime or Part-time) at the Pool and Recreation Center. The Boardman Pool and Recreation Center is a new indoor 43,000 square foot center complete with an Aerobics room, double Gymnasium, Weight and Cardio room, a large Climbing Wall and an Aquatics section. The Aquatics area has features such as a large Therapy Pool, Lap Pool, Water Slide and a Vortex Pool that provides fun and resistant exercise for all. Contact Scott if you're interested or need more information at: scott@boardmanmarinapark.com or 541481-7217. Boardman Park & Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Boardman Senior Center September Menu Tuesday Sept 11 Zucchini Lasagna Tossed Salad Veggies Garlic Bread Dessert Tuesday Sept 18 Fish Fillets w/ Tartar Sauce Coleslaw Veggies French Bread Dessert Tuesday Sept 25 Cook’s Choice Homemade Chili Corn Bread Potato Salad Dessert
Lunch is $4 for Seniors 55 & Above; $5 for Adults 54 & Under All are Welcome! Take-Out Lunches Available. Catering Available. Call 481-3257
Thursday Sept 13 Tostados/Tacos Chips & Salsa Refried Beans Dessert Thursday Sept 20 Birthday Dinner Baked Chicken Half Baked Potato Spinach Salad Rolls Cake & Ice Cream Thursday Sept 27 BBQ Pork Spare ribs Baked Beans Salad Rolls Dessert
Kelly Weaver will perform on his accordian for our listening pleasure September 20th at 11 am. Come early & ENJOY!
BOARDMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOB OPENING The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is seeking an energetic, creative, detail oriented pro-fessional to serve as Assistant Director. Must have excellent communication and customer ser-vice skills. Preferred qualifications include event planning, digital and print marketing, and data entry. Must have valid driver’s license. Starting wage is $17.00 an hour. First review of applications will be Friday, September 21, 2018. Please send cover letter, Re-sume and 3 references to: hr@boardmanchamber.org for inquires please call 541-571-1624
Oregon Trail Library District Board Meeting Schedule 2018 September 19, 2018 Boardman October 17, 2018 Irrigon November 21, 2018 Heppner December 19, 2018 Boardman Meetings begin at 6:30pm
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September 7, 2018
New self storage opening October on Columbia Avenue in Boardman Statistically, one in every ten people rent a storage unit for their “stuff”. It will be easier to find a fresh unit soon as Columbia Basin Self Storage units opens in October along Columbia Avenue. Owner/builder Doug Johnson of Bruce Johnson General Contracting out of Heppner is constructing the first phase of storage units consisting of 90 units: twelve 10’ x 10’, and 78 - 10’ x 20’ units. He has set them up so you can rent them with your cellphone or computer by accessing their website: www.columbiabasinselfstorage.com and fill out the paperwork online, receive your personal gate code, and begin filling up your unit. Bruce Johnson General Contracting is a three generation company, with Doug’s son now running the Clackamas County division (where the company
originally began), while Doug handles the Morrow County construction out of his home in Heppner. They do residential and small commercial construction along with septic systems in the area. Columbia Basin Self Storage not only has storage units, but has boat and RV storage as well. The 10 x 10 storage units rent for $65/month; 10 x 20 rent for $90/ month, and RV/Boat storage rent for $50/month. Doug is open to
constructing covered RV/Boat storage if there is a need -- let him know if that’s your desire! With 2 1/3 acres at the site, they plan to expand with more units as the need arises. “The availability of renting a unit, receiving your very own gate code and paying your bill 24/7 online was attractive to me,” says Doug Johnson. He added a customer can also reach a real person to rent a unit by calling 541/ 561-0882.