North Morrow
Volume XXXV Number 11 April 4, 2025
TIMES
Morrow County Public Transit expands service with three fixed routes
BOARDMAN, OR – March 31, 2025 – Morrow County Public Transit (MCPT) is expanding service with three new farefree, deviated fixed routes: Morado, Rojo, and Amarillo. These routes are designed to increase accessibility and mobility for residents, connecting communities and essential services throughout the region. The bus routes run Monday through Friday.
Route Details & Deviations
The Amarillo Route serves approximately 19 stops within Boardman, operating on a 45minute loop from 6:15 AM to 5:15 PM, completing 15 trips daily.
reaching a designated stop. Expanded Access for Students
In addition to expanded community service, students are now able to ride MCPT buses to secondary schools in both Irrigon and Boardman, further enhancing access to education for local youth.
Boardman Park & Rec District changes to .GOV
By Gregg Cheney
The Boardman Park and Recreation District has changed to a .gov domain. The website is changing to www.boardmanorprd.gov and the email domain will be @boardmanorprd.gov.
is now open, and Teen Summer will be open anytime. Check in with the Rec Center for more details.
First/Last-Mile Accommodations
To further improve accessibility, first/last-mile accommodations can be prearranged by calling MCPT at 541-676-5667 between 8:00 AM
The Morado and Rojo Routes have significantly expanded service to the Irrigon community, providing greater regional connectivity and access. These routes link Boardman, Lexington, Heppner, Hermiston, Umatilla, and Irrigon, running opposite directions to ensure convenient travel options throughout the day.
All three routes offer deviations up to three-quarters of a mile from their regular path to assist riders facing barriers in
and 4:30 PM. This service is also available for individuals working in the Port of Morrow industrial area, providing transportation directly to work sites. Van Service
In addition to the fixed routes, MCPT will continue to operate a van service that pri-
oritizes medical transportation within Morrow County, Hermiston, and for approved veterans’ services. This service operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with medical trips receiving priority. Veterans requiring treatment at facilities in Walla Walla, Pendleton, or the TriCities will also be eligible for van service, provided the appointments are approved through Veterans Services.
Route Maps & Schedules
Full route maps and schedules are available online at https:// www.co.morrow.or.us/ theloop.
MCPT remains committed to providing fare-free public transportation, ensuring that all residents have access to reliable transit options.
For more information, contact MCPT at 541-676-5667.
As for recreation, the District helped sponsor the Battle at the Beach Disk Golf Tournament on March 29 th 76 people signed up for the Professional/Amateur competition. Claude Birt, who help design the course, organized and ran the Tournament. In the future, one can be sure to see more of these fun events.
Youth soccer and youth volleyball will start taking registrations on April 14th. Our new sport, the Adult Co-Ed Softball league, registrations open April 4th
There are 3
Easter Egg Hunts this year!
BPRD is trying to support the Senior Center by providing more activities for seniors. The District will start on April 8th by holding free Bingo after their normal luncheon.
Spring Recreation Sports are well under way. NFL Youth Flag football starts April 5 th . Youth Track is underway. The District is supporting Little League by providing the fields at the Marina Park.
It is Springtime so Easter time is coming up. The Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt for those who are 13-17 will be on April 18 th at 8:00 pm at the Marina Park. The Community Easter Egg Hunt for those who are 012 years of age will be on Saturday, April 19th at 10:00 am, also at the Marina Park. Don’t be late! The Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at the Boardman Pool on the same day starts at 12 pm. Contact the pool to register for that event.
For future events, there will be a Cinco de Mayo kids craft night at the Rec Center from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. And on May 10 th a Mother/Son Kickball event.
Funtastic Kidz registration
The Maintenance Crew has been busy getting the park and marina ready for the busy season. The water has been turned on, restrooms fixed up with new paint, and the fish cleaning station has bee n opened for the season. The district would like to apologize for the inconvenience while the staff refinish the gym floors at the Rec Center the first couple of weeks of April.
The RV campground is starting to fill up. The reservations opened on December 1 st. The summer holiday weekends fill up within hours and mos t weekends are booked up within weeks. Occasionally, there may be some rare spots available due to someone cancelling or someone leaving early. Jus t check out the district’s website or call into the campground to seek availability.
Budget Season is upon us.
George Shimer, CEO of the Boardman Park and Recreation District, has been busy working on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. He invites all those who are interested to attend the Budget meeting; it will be at 1 West Marine Drive at the Boardman Park & Recreation District office on April 22nd at 5:00pm
The District is grateful for all the support and is looking forward to seeing everyone at the Rec Center or at the Marina these next few months.
The Loop bus is brightly colored as not to miss it. Story and pictures contributed
Morrow County Public Transit was the guest speaker at the March 31, Boardman Senior Center luncheon. Patrick Keely, Transit Supervisor and Manager, Steven Davis handed out flyers and spoke to the group about the three new routes that connect at the Boardman facility multiple times thoughout the day.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT * Sam and Annabelle Boardman
Story by: Francis Glenn Sam and Annabelle (Anna) are the true “Seniors” of Boardman. They were the ones who helped create the town of Boardman. Even though they left here they always considered Boardman “home.” And both are buried here.
Sam was born in 1874 in Massachusetts, and as a young adult traveled west and among other jobs he held was a railroad engineer in Colorado. Somewhere along the way he also became a civil engineer. He met Annabelle and they married and had 4 children. He heard about the Pacific Northwest and decided to move there. In 1903 he and his family moved to what is now Boardman and built a farm. Since there was no irrigation platform he dug several wells by hand, erected short wooden towers with windmills, leveled land, and planted trees. The farm was not totally profitable, so he had to spend time on the road to earn money for the family to live.
Irrigon received irrigation in 1910, but the Boardman area did not until 1917. Even though irrigation did reach Boardman
build a “real school” in Boardman. In 1917 the building cost $36,000.
Both Sam and Anna are buried here in Riverview Cemetery as they always considered Boardman home. They were very proud of what they had accomplished here.
There is no question in my mind they would be awed by what they would see here today. Both knew the area would bloom.
Anna, born in 1875, stayed in Boardman raising the children. She started the first school in Boardman, started the first church in Boardman and started the first Ladies Society. She was a school teacher, bus driver, school board member as well as the school board clerk.
the Boardman family farm was not producing enough to keep the family afloat. In 1917 Sam took a job with the Oregon State Highway Department planting trees along many of the highways in Oregon. He did such a fine job that when the Oregon State Department of Parks was created in 1919, he was named superintendent and held that position until he retired in 1950. He was instrumental in getting the towns of Boardman, Irrigon, Umatilla, Hermiston, Echo, and Stanfield to celebrate Arbor Day and thru his department offered trees to the towns to celebrate the day. He loved to call the area “Garden of Eden” or “Oasis in the desert”.
*Special thanks to Guy Marzek and Chris Baker Dorran for help. I so appreciate it.
Anna helped the community put together money enough to Sam Boardman Memorial Wayside was moved from its original location to the City of Boardman where it now sits on the south east side of the freeway
VOTE For Rod Taylor
Rod Taylor has been a dedicated member of the Morrow County community for over 50 years, bringing knowledge and experience in agriculture, public service, and community planning.
With more than 35
years directly in farming and agriculture, Rod understandas the criticalrole that electricity plays in sustaining local businesses and rural communities.
Rod has actively contributed to shaping the future of Morrow County through public service. In previous capacities, Rod has served over 15 years on the Morrow County Planning Commission, playing
a role in guiding responsible growth and development. Additionally, Rod’s five years on the Morrow County Fair Board highlights his commitment to supporting local youth and agricultural traditions.
As the former mayor of Ione, Oregon, Rod gained valuable leadership experience in municipal governance, budget management, and infrastructure planning.
“Reliable and affordable electricity is the backbone of our rural communities. I am committed to ensuring that Umatilla Electric remains strong, member focused, and ready to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. I would appreciate your vote for the District 1 position on UEC’s Board of Directors”, Rod says.
Oregon Trail Library Boardman
New Book List:
Adult F iction:
Cold as Hell — Kelley Armstrong
Battle Mountain — C. J. Box
Back After This: A Novel — Linda Holmes
The Dressmakers of London — Julia Kelly
What Feasts at Night — T. Kingfisher
What Moves the Dead — T. Kingfisher
Tiny Threads — Lilliam Rivera
The Party Line — Carolyn Brown
Model Home — Rivers Solomon
Bury Your Gays — Chuck Tingle
Upon a Starlit Tide — Kell Woods
The Bones Beneath My Skin — TJ Klune
Pink Slime: A Novel — Fernanda Trías
The Sunflower House: A Novel — Adriana Allegri
Library Hours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10-6
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday10-6
Friday10-6
Saturday Closed
The Last Days of Kira Mullan: A Novel — Nicci French
Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave — Elle Cosimano
We Came to Welcome You: A Novel of Suburban Horror — V.Tirado
The Girl from Greenwich Street: A Novel of Hamilton, Burr, and America’s First Murder Trial — Lauren Willig
Adult Non-F iction:
Crochet Magical Creatures: 20 Easy Amigurumi Patterns — Drew Hill
Cabin: Off-the-Grid Adventures With a Clueless CraftsmanP.Hutchison
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About — Mel Robbins
The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today’s Climate... and Tomorrow’s — Noelle Johnson
Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s First Stuntwoman — Mallory O’Meara Square Foot Gardening: The World’s Most Popular Growing Method to Harvest More Food From Less Space Playaway
All the Water in the World — Eiren Caffall
Three Days in June — Anne Tyler
The Queens of Crime — Marie Benedict Nemesis — Gregg Hurwitz
We All Live Here — Jojo Moyes
This is a Love Story — Jessica Soffer
The Dollhouse Academy — Margarita Montimore Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam
Get ready for the April Library Love Beanstack Bingo Reading Challenge! What is Beanstack Bingo? Login to or create your free Beanstack account to join in the fun. This will be our last Reading Challenge before Summer Reading.
April 6th is the anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games! Tumblebooks has “The Quickest Kid in Clarksville” - an inspiring story about a little girl named Alta and 3-time Olympic gold medalist, Wilma Rudolph!
Use the Tumblebooks app to read this and other books about special days in April, like April 2: Autism Awareness Day, and April 24: Library of Congress established!
Crafty Nights @ the Library in April is on Wednesday the 9th at 6 pm. The craft will be Miniature Bookshelves. Call your branch or visit our website to reserve your spot now - space is limited.
Our Pre-school Storytimes will be held on Tuesdays at 11 am in Boardman; Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am in Heppner; and Fridays at 11 am in Irrigon. Come for the stories, stay for the fun!
Teen Nights are in Heppner on Tuesdays and in Boardman on Thursdays from 5 to 7 pm.
Irrigon has 4-5-6 Club on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 2 to 4 pm and Teen Nights are every Friday from 5 to 7 pm.
Visit the calendar page on OTLD’s website for more event and program information.
BMCC Launches “Book Publishing 101” workshop series – registration now open
Pendleton, OR – Aspiring authors and book enthusiasts now have the chance to learn the ins and outs of the publishing world through Book Publishing 101, a 10-session community education workshop series offered by Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC).
Led by trainer Virginia Munoz, this workshop provides valuable insights into the book publishing process, including how to navigate the industry, submit proposals, choose the best publishing options, and even manage taxes and legal considerations as an author.
Participants can attend in person at BMCC’s Pendleton campus or via Zoom. The sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, starting April 8 and
running through May 9.
“This workshop is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has considered publishing a book but doesn’t know where to start,” said BMCC representative. “With the guidance of an experienced trainer, participants will gain practical knowledge to move forward with their publishing goals.”
The cost for the full workshop series is just $60, and spaces are limited to 15 participants. Interested individuals must register and submit payment in advance.
Workshop Details:
Campus & Zoom
·Trainer: Virginia Munoz
·Cost: $60 per person
·Register here: https:// signnow.com/s/t3fhH4a0
·Dates: April 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & May 1, 7, 9
·Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
·Location: BMCC Pendleton
The workshop requires a minimum of 15 participants to proceed. Early registration is encouraged to secure a spot.
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Umatilla Electric recognized for high customer satisfaction
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) is honored to have earned a strong 88 score on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) survey for Quarter 1 of 2025. UEC has participated in the ACSI survey since 2008, using member feedback to enhance its service and operations.
Cooperative members were randomly selected to rate their overall satisfaction with UEC, how well the cooperative met their expectations, and how it measured up to their ideal utility experience. These key areas are core components of the proprietary ACSI methodology, which is the only national cross-industry measure of customer satisfaction.
UEC’s strong score reflects the cooperative’s ongoing efforts to provide the best possible member experience. The cooperative appreciates the support and feedback from its members and remains committed to continuous improvement, ensuring reliable service and a strong community connection. ACSI® and its logo are registered trademarks of the American Customer Satisfaction Index LLC. For more information about the ACSI, visit www.theacsi.org.
Garbage Vouchers
for Boardman
Residents
(within the city limits)
Available April 1-30, 2025
You can pick up your voucher at Boardman City Hall
Keep Boardman Clean
Morrow County Health District launches community survey
Emily Roberts, Chief Executive Officer
We are navigating through a time of great change in healthcare, and though uncertainty surrounds us, we are filled with hope and determination to continue serving our community. The healthcare system has faced many challenges, and while recovery from the COVID pandemic is ongoing, we remain committed to strengthening the care we provide at Morrow County Health District. With many changes being discussed at both the State and Federal levels, now,
more than ever, local support plays a crucial role in ensuring that we can continue to offer vital services to our community.
Over the past three years, we’ve been focused on implementing a strategic plan to help us strengthen services, improve access for our patients, and make sure that each area of our County is served in the most effective and thoughtful way. A key part of this journey has been refining the model we use to provide services at our clinics. In this post-COVID world, it’s essential that we continue to operate efficiently while keeping care affordable. We’ve implemented new staffing models and workflows that help us serve more patients while reducing costs, and we’re seeing positive results. In 2022, we were able to open Boardman Immediate Care to provide same day care options. During the FY 23-24 period, we saw 2,990 more patient visits across the clinics than in the years prior to implementing our new clinic model. We’re also thrilled to report a significant boost in patient satisfaction scores, a true testament to the hard work of our dedicated team. You can learn more about our clinic performance by visiting our
website at healthymc.org. We’re currently recruiting and interviewing candidates for a full-time physician for Pioneer Memorial Clinic and a full-time physician assistant or nurse practitioner for Irrigon Medical Clinic. In addition, we are working with the National Office of Rural Health to explore options to expand services in Boardman and Irrigon. At Pioneer Memorial Hospital, we’re investing in improvements to ensure we continue to offer the best care possible, including the scheduled replacement of our CT machine and planning for better ADA accessibility and private patient bathrooms.
To ensure we are continuing to meet the needs of our community, we are launching a community survey this week to gather valuable insights on patient access and service utilization. Your feedback is essential in helping us shape the next phase of our strategic planning. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to hearing from you. Together, we will continue to build a healthier future for Morrow County today and toMORROW. See page 6 in the North Morrow Times for survey information.
UEC donates truck to Boardman Food Pantry
Since the Boardman Food Pantry opened in 2020, they have needed a vehicle to transport donations, and make deliveries.
Recently Umatilla Electric Cooperative donated a 2008 Ford F150 pickup. “They had it nicely detailed and it looks like it even has brand new tires on it! It is absolutely perfect for our needs.” said Mary Killion, Food Bank Board President.
The pickup will be used for transporting donations, delivering food boxes to clients who are unable to come to the pantry and for numerous errands and tasks related to maintaining the food pantry. The food pantry is frequently offered pallets of items, so having a pickup that is capable of carrying a pallet is ideal. Lamb Weston frequently donates boxes and the pickup is ideal for picking up those boxes, as well as Wal Mart donations, pallets and bins of vegetables from local farms, et,.” added Killion.
UEC has been a vital partner to the Boardman Food Pantry since their inception. They have made numerous financial donations that have helped maintain the facility and purchase resources for the pantry.
The pantry counts on them
Perla Martinez, Food Pantry Manager is greatful for the new pickup truck to transport the donations and to deliver food boxes to clients
as one of their essential partners. The Boardman Food Pantry is only here because of partners, such as UEC, who are willing to come alongside and help meet the needs of the Boardman community. The pantry is not an income-generating body, so they rely on their business partners and county for support.
“The Boardman Food Pantry is currently serving between 185-200 families per week.
Mary Killion said, “We are grateful to our community for their generous support and will-
ingness to serve alongside us. Our goal to make the pantry a place where our partners feel an ownership of what we are doing and where our community feels safe and welcome to seek assistance.”
The Boardman Food Pantry is located at 314 Locust SW, PO Box 522 Boardman. Pick up for the food box hours are Monday 9:30 to 11:00 am, and Thurdsays 6:00 to 7:00 pm. If you are interested in recieving a food box you can attend during open hours to fill out the forms. Each household is allowed one box per week.
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Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
Boardman Pool & Recreation Center
Saturday, April 19, from noon to 2 p.m.
Participants will enter the water in age groups: 0-4, 5-8 and 9-17. A parent/guardian must be in the water with children 8 and under.
The cost is $5; there is no fee for parents/guardians. Register at teamsideline.com/boardmanor. For questions, call 541-616-1050.
You must pre-register for this event.
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt ages 13-17
Friday, April 18- 8:00 pm
Boardman Marina Park
Community Easter Egg Hunt
ages 1-12, Saturday, April 19th 10:00 am
Boardman Marina Park
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
ages 0 - 17 Saturday, April 19th, Noon, Boardman Pool
Contestants vied March 29th for bragging rights and super mugs at the Battle of the Beach Disk Golf Tournament at Boardman Marina Park.
April Riverside Athletics
Apri l 4, 12:00pm, Baseball: V @Corbett High School
12:00pm,Softball: V @Corbett High School
12:30pm, Track: Junior High, @South Wasco County High
2:00pm, Baseball: V @Corbett High School
2:00pm, Softball: V @Corbett High School
2:00pm, Tennis: V @Stanfield Secondary
Apri l 8, 3:00pm Tennis: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
4:00pm Baseball: V
4:00pm Softball: V
Apri l 10, 4:00pm, Baseball: V @Portland Christian High School
Apri l 11, 12:00pm Tennis: V @Crook County High School
12:30pm Track: Junior High @Weston McEwen High School
Apri l 12, 10:00am Tennis: V @Madras High School
12:00pm Baseball: JV @Pendleton High School
2:00pm Tennis: V @Madras High School
11:00am, Track: V @Union High School
Apri l 15, 2:00pm Tennis: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
4:00pm Baseball: V @McLoughlin Union High School
4:00pm, Softball: V@McLoughlin Union High School
Apri l 16, 3:30pm Track: V @Pendleton High School
4:00 pm Baseball: JV @Baker High School
Apri l 17, 3:00pm Tennis: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Apri l 18, 12:00pm Track: V @Umatilla High School
1:00pm Baseball: V @Burns High School
1:00pm Softball: V @Burns High School
1:00pm Track: Junior High @Stanfield Secondary
4:00pm Baseball: V @Burns High School
4:00pm Softball: V @Burns High School
Apri l 19, 12:00pm Baseball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Apri l 22, 3:00pm Tennis: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
4:30pm Baseball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Apri l 23, 4:00pm Track: Junior High @Sunridge Middle School
4:30pm Softball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Apri l 24, 3:00pm Baseball: V @Weston McEwen High School
4:00pm Softball: V @Weston McEwen High School
5:00pm Baseball: V @Weston McEwen High School
Apri l 25, 12:00pm Track: Junior High @Umatilla High School
2:00pm, Track: V @Jesuit High School
4:00pm Tennis: V @Umatilla High School
10:00pm Track: V @McLoughlin Union High School
Apri l 26, 2:00pm Baseball: JV@Touchet High School
4:00pm Baseball: JV @Touchet High School
Apri l 29, 4:00pm Baseball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
4:00pm Softball: V @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
4:00pm Tennis: V @The Dalles Wahtonka High School girls only
6:00pm Softball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Apri l 30, 4:00pm Softball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
4:00pm Tennis: V @The Dalles Wahtonka High School boys only
4:30pm Baseball: JV @Riverside Jr/Sr High School
All schedules subject to change. Scan QR Code for updated information
Candidate list for May 20th election
The special district’s May 20th election for Morrow County has the following candidates who haave declared their candidacy.
Morrow County School District:
Position#2 Erin Anderson
Position#6 Ashley Lundsay
Position#7 Rosa Delgado
Irrigon Rural Fire District:
Position#1 Tom Arbuckle
Position#1 Evan Purves
Position#3 Joey Munkers
Positioon#3 Bob Vandecar
Position#4 Scott Ezell
Position#5 Stephen Henthorn
Position#5 Paul Martin
Boardman Fire & Rescue
District all positions At Large:
Lisa Pratt
James Ratzlaff
Stan Chaffin
Irrigon Cemetery Maintenance District, all positions At Large:
David Cooley
Port of Morrow:
Position#1 Rick Stokoe
Position#1 J. Fletcher Hobbs
Position#1 Heather Bishop
Position#2 Danny Kerns
Position#2 Raymond Seastone
Position#3 Joel R. Peterson
Position#3 Abe McNamee
Boardman Park & Recreation District, all positions At
Large:
Norma Ayala
John Michael Christy
Rick Weiss
Irrigon Park & Recreation
District:
Position#4 Glenn Maret
Position#5 Kent Heidt
Morrow County Unified
Recreation District:
Zone#1 Robert Byrd
Zone#2 Rick Stokoe
Boardman Cemetery District, all positions At Large:
Karen Pettigrew
Brenda Connell
Oregon Trail Library District:
Position#3 Stephanie Case
Position#4 Monica Coleman
Position#5 William Kuhn
Morrow County Health District:
Positon#1 Scott Ezell
Position#1 Annetta Spicer
POsition#2 Diane Kilkenny
Position#2 Russ Nichols
Position#2 Molly Rhea
Position#3 Janet Greenup
Position#3 Donna Rietmann
Position#4 Laura Torres
Positioon#4 Jason Hanna
Position#4 Raymond Seastone
Ione School District No.2R
Position#1 Lea Mathieu
Position#3 Adam Collin
Position#4 Janette Eldrige
Position#4 Edmund Rietmann
Position#5 Jessee Shoemake
Position#5 Sami Peterson
Heppner Water Control District, all positions At Large
Joe Perry
Judy Barber
Ione Rural Fire Protection District, all Positions At Large
Tim Holtz
Joel R. Peterson
Jason Proudfoot
Heppner Rural Fire Protection District, All positions At Large
Michael Mahoney
Eric Orem
Brian Thompson
Heppner Cemetery District, all positions At Large
Janet Greenup
Gerry Arnson
Ione Library District, all positions At Large
Debra Campbell
Margo Sherer
Elizabeth Peterson
Ann Clabaugh
Willow Creek Park District, all positions At Large
Mckayla Haguewood
Willow Creek Water Park District, all positions At Large
Julie Proctor Baker
Meghan Golden
Community Focus
Easter Sunrise Service on April 20, 2025
You are invited to join with the community for the 6th annual Easter Sunrise Service held at the marina gazebo just North of the baseball field.
All are welcome. Pastor Rick, of The King’s Garden Church (formerly known as First Baptist Church), leads the service. The service will last for about 30-40 minutes.
Coffee and muffins will be available. Please bring a blanket if you want to
To the Editor
I am writing to express my strong support for Rod Taylor in the upcoming election for Umatilla Electric Cooperative board member district 1. I have watched Rod commit time and effort into his community. He has served on the Morrow County Planning Commission, Morrow County Fair Board and two terms as Mayor of Ione.
stay warm. Please bring your own chair if you want to be seated. Help will be available if you need assistance carrying items to/from your vehicle.
This is a special time to gather outside with your community members as the sun rises on Resurrection Sunday. The sun is set to rise at 6:08am so please arrive at the gazebo by 6:00am. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Pastor Rick at 928-978-6293.
Boardman Community Church
Pastor Andy Hermanns
Boardman
Letter to the Editor YOUR BUSINESS CARD HERE $40
As a farmer in the Boardman area for over 30 years Rod has seen the changing demands of community and infrastructure. Not being a stranger to the boardroom, that tough decision need to be made and is willing to make them.
I believe that he represents the values and vision that our community needs. Rods experience on these community boards will undoubtedly serve us well as we work towards a better future.
I wholeheartedly endorse Rod Taylor for district 1 and encourage all community members to support Rod in his candidacy.
Dave Tobie, Boardman
To the Editor,
I am writing in support of the re-election of Lee Docken to the Umatilla Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. Being a longtime resident and
business owner in Boardman, he has served on many boards and volunteered countless hours for our community over the years. Working tirelessly to maintain reasonable rates and quality service for Umatilla Electric Coop customers.
Roy Drago Jr., Boardman Letter to the Editor:
Please join me in supporting Rod Taylor for the district 1 position on the UEC board.
I have known and worked with Rod for over 22 years on several different projects. Both personal and in business. I’ve always found Rod to be honest, hard working, and a good communicator.
I feel that Rod will be a great asset to the board and would represent the community well.
Thanks,
Casey Huxoll Oregon Hay Products/ Frederickson Farming.
To the Editor:
Both Gail and myself fully support Lee Docken for re-election to the Umatilla Electric Board of Directors.
Roy Drago
Retired Morrow County Sheriff - 18 years
Retired Umatilla County Deputy Sheriff -18 years
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Speakers at Senior Center Luncheons: Thursday, Apri l 3rd: Kinberly Lindsay from Commun ity Counseling Solutions will share updates on their new building and Kids’ programs.
Tuesday, Apri l 8th: Morrow Co. School District will discuss the school bond on the May ballot.
Tuesday, Apri l 15th: Chief Rick Stokoe will present Boardman Police Department’s year-end report. Lunch is available Tuesdays and Thursdays Noon to 12:30. Cost of the lunch is $5 for seniors and $6 for those age 54 and under. Take out lunches and catering are available. Boardman Senior Center is located at 100 Tatone Street Boardman. Contact Teresa Parson 481-3257.
Tuesday April 1
Baked Chicken
Rice & Gravy
Corn
Broccoli Slaw
Rolls
Apple Crisp
Tuesday April 8
Beef Stew
Biscuits
Green Salad
Pudding
Tuesday April 15
Roast Turkey
Potatoes & Gravy
Stuffing
Green Bean Casserole
Relish Tray
Cranberry Upside
Down Cake
Tuesday April 22
Pot Roast
Carrots & Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Brownies
Tuesday April 29
White Chicken Chili
Green Salad
Cornbread
Thursday April 3
Salisbury Steak
Potatoes & Gravy
Green Beans
Green Salad
Rolls Pie
Thursday April 10
Macaroni & Cheese
Carrots
Baked Beans
Green Salad
Cookies
Thursday April 17
Birthday Dinner
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
Coleslaw
Rolls Cake & Ice Cream
Thursday April 24
Lasagna Soup
Continental Zucchini
Green Salad
Garlic Bread
Banana Bread
* Current District #1
Director of the Umatilla Electric Board
* Credentialed Cooperative
Director & Board
Leadership Certified
* Past Board Vice President & Chairman of the Rural Services Company - A Former UEC subsidiary
FOR LEE DOCKEN
Umatilla Electric Cooperative DIRECTOR #1 DISTRICT Boardman, Oregon
“The challenge facing the Cooperative today is the growing demand for affordable power. We must balance these demands while maintaining the commitment to provide all members with reliable service at the lowest possible rates. UEC can achieve this by it’s continued participation in political and generation issues; water supply issues; and the fish and dam issues. I would appreciate the opportunity to further serve the members of District 1 by receiving your vote.”
Lee Docken has been a resident of Boardman, Oregon since 1970. He and his wife, Pam, have been active in community affairs for many years, including Boardman Chamber of Commerce, The Kiwanis Club and The Elks. Lee served on the Boardman Planning Commission for 18 years, some of those years as chairman.
Owning and operating Mountain Valley Land Company keeps Lee actively involved in development of our local area, and in constant contact with members’ needs and the Umatilla Electric field crews and office staff.
Boardman Senior Center Spotlight
By Shara Weiss
Each month the North Morrow Times will be spotlighting the Senior Center and keeping community members apprised of the local happenings. If you are not yet following the Senior Center Facebook Page, please feel free to ‘like’ that page in order to hear about upcoming events, read the local interviews, and get to know the volunteers and staff members. If you are not on Facebook, and would like to keep updated, please consider sharing your contact information with me. You can text me at 971-804-3398. I will do my best to keep people updated as time allows.
At this point, we have featured two interviews on Facebook so far: Bonnie Wagner and Sariah Thomas. Both of these women have been, and are, instrumental at the Senior Center. Sariah Thomas is now heading up event planning for our local Seniors and she has numerous fun ideas brewing including ice cream socials, bingo days, a painting class, card games, a cooking class, a health and wellness seminar, and more. If you have ideas that you would like to share,
regarding upcoming events and activities, please let Sariah know. You can reach her by calling the Boardman Pool and Recreation Center at 541-616-1050. All activity ideas are subject to approval by the Boardman Pool and Recreation management. Please mark your calendar for April 8 when the Senior Center will host a bingo day along with an ice cream social during the lunch hour. All are welcome. Lunch is served at the Center every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 12pm. Carryouts are available. The cost is $6 per person ($5 for age 55+). The funds brought in help to offset the cost of the food. The Center covers the rest. The Senior Center welcomes local guest speakers every first Thursday and third Tuesday of the month. The volunteers and staff members look forward to seeing you soon! Thank you, community!
Hop Hop Hoppy Easter!
While you are out looking for Easter eggs, you may want to look over your property. Do you need any repairs or need to organize your garage? Regular maintenance and cleanings help avoid Claims. Need a quote? Give us a call.
Contact our Hermiston office at * 541-567-8834 Or visit us at 455 E Main St, Hermiston www.wheatlandins.com
