North Morrow
Volume XXXIII
Number 6
November 7, 2025
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Port water storage lagoons commissioned Boardman, OR – The first of two massive lagoons at the Port of Morrow to store water for reuse is now being commissioned and put into service. The second lagoon is nearing completion. Combined, the two lagoons will hold 1.6 billion gallons of water sent to the Port from local food processors, industries and data centers. Construction of the new lagoons is essential to meet stricter Department of Environmental Quality requirements that include a ban on winter-season land application of the Port’s reuse water starting November 1. The lagoons are part of a larger, multi-million-dollar project to enhance the Port’s processing of industrial wastewater for beneficial agricultural reuse. Anaerobic digesters are already in place and advance planning is underway for a secondary water treatment system. “The Port accelerated the timeline for construction of the
by November 1.” Industrial water that contains nutrients is processed by the Port, then piped to nearby farms to reuse the water and nutrients to grow crops in lieu of farmers using other water sources and chemical fertilizers. Plants need nitrogen and other minerals in their growing cycle.
Community comes together to support families impacted by July fire in Boardman Boardman, Oregon — October 15, 2025 — The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce that a total of $55,000 in community donations has been distributed to assist local families who lost their homes during the devastating fire in July. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations, these funds provided essential support to families as they worked to rebuild their lives. Donations were coordinated through both the Chamber of Commerce and BCDA, ensuring direct assistance reached those in need. Major Contributors Included: · Threemile Canyon Farms · Garrett Electric · Amazon
· Our Lady of Guadalupe · Pine Gate Renewables · Windwave Communications In addition to monetary support, several community members also donated goods and services, including gift cards and handmade quilts. Notably, contributions were provided by the Edwards Family, Akers Family, and Darleen Strid, whose generosity added a personal touch to the relief efforts. Community Impact These combined contributions — totaling $61,000 in direct and in-kind support — demonstrate the power of community collaboration and compassion. Both the Chamber and BCDA extend their sincere gratitude to every business and individual who stepped forward
to help during this difficult time. “Moments like this remind us of what makes Boardman such a special place to live” said Torrie Philippi-Griggs, CEO of the Boardman Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of BCDA. “The outpouring of support from local partners and families truly reflects the strength and heart of our community.” About the Boardman Chamber of Commerce The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting visibility, voice, and value for local businesses through a network of business, community, and tourism partnerships.
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SAGE Center hosts annual Holiday Makers Market — Celebrating local creativity and community spirit
Boardman, OR — The SAGE Center is proud to announce the return of its Holiday Makers Market, taking place Friday, November 7 from 5–8 PM (Ladies Night) and Saturday, November 8 from 11 AM–3 PM (Family Day) at the SAGE Event Center in Boardman. This two-day event transforms the Event Center into a festive marketplace filled with more than 30 talented local
lagoons by a full year in order to provide additional time to plan for secondary treatment of water that is used for land application,” explained Port Executive Director Lisa Mittelsdorf. “The key deliverable was having the storage capacity to eliminate winter land application of our reuse water
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makers, artisans, and small businesses offering handcrafted gifts, décor, baked goods, and creative treasures—just in time for the holiday season. The Holiday Makers Market is an expanded and reimagined version of the SAGE Center’s former Winter For more information, visit www.visitsage.com or follow the SAGE Center on Facebook at @SAGECenterOR.
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Save the Date – 2026 Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet Celebrating Excellence in Our Community
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Friday, March 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM | SAGE Event Center, Boardman, Oregon The Boardman Chamber of Commerce invites the community to save the date for the 2026 Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet, an evening dedicated to celebrating leadership, service, and the spirit of community that make Boardman an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive. As we look ahead to this year’s celebration, we proudly recognize our 2025 Distinguished Citizens Awards Honorees for their remarkable contributions to our community: Citizen of the Year: Juan Reyna Business of the Year: Beef Northwest | NBX Trucking Youth Citizen of the Year: Caelyn Pullen Business People of the Year: Tom and Heather Baumgartner Educator of the Year: Rachel Flynn
Pioneers of the Year: Jerry and Wanda Carr First Responders of the Year: Timothy Way These outstanding individuals and organizations embody the true spirit of Boardman— demonstrating leadership, service, and a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for all who call our community home. Save the Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Location: SAGE Event Center, Boardman, Oregon Time: 6:00 PM (Social Hour), Dinner and Program to follow
Award Nominations Now Open! Nominations are currently open for the 2026 Distinguished Citizens Awards. Community members are encouraged to submit nominations for deserving individuals, businesses, and volunteers who exemplify outstanding leadership and community impact. Nomination Deadline: December 1, 2025 Net proceeds from this event directly support scholarships for graduating Riverside Jr/Sr High School seniors, helping to invest in the next generation of leaders who will continue shaping the future of our community. More information on ticket sales, sponsorship opportunities, and event details will be announced soon. We look forward to seeing everyone for this inspiring night of celebration and community pride!
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SAGE Makers Market brings local creativity to life in Boardman Boardman, OR – The SAGE Center is excited to introduce the SAGE Makers Market, a new year-round space that celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit of our local community. What was once the SAGE Center ’s gift shop has been transformed into a marketplace filled with products made right here in Morrow County and surrounding areas. The Makers Market gives visitors the chance to shop local and take home something truly special — from fresh baked sourdough and hand-poured candles to original artwork, western apparel, home décor, and more.
“The SAGE Makers Market is a way for us to celebrate the creativity of our region by giving local artisans a place to showcase their handcrafted products year-round,” said Celilo Brun, SAGE Center Coordinator. “Each product in the Makers Market has a story behind it — a local face, a family, or a small business. It’s a place where community members can find meaningful gifts that truly represent Morrow County.” The market currently features eight local vendors: Hinton Creek Bakery, Joy & Jingle, Boardman Jumpstart Java / Boardman Bean Roasters, Nelly’s Wild Wicks,
Boardman Senior Center Spotlight By Shara Weiss Greetings, Boardman Community! The weather is cooler now and the weekly lunches are warming up! Everyone in the community is invited to come to the Tuesday/Thursday lunches at the Senior Center. Doors open at 11:30am. Lunch is served at Noon. Meals are $6 each. Seniors pay $5. Veterans eat for free. You are
also invited to the monthly Senior Center breakfast every first Saturday of the month! Breakfast is served starting at 8am. All ages are welcome to come and veterans eat free. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. We have two speakers lined up for the month of November. On November 6th, Anna Browne will come to speak about Workforce Development. On November 18th, Lisa Mittelsdorf will
Rancher’s Girl by M. Hopper, Luluz Threads, Maiocco Farm & Ranch, and Red Truck Co. Each brings a unique touch of Morrow County’s creativity and charm. The community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the SAGE Makers Market on Saturday, November 13th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the SAGE Center in Boardman. Visitors can meet the makers, explore the new space, and enjoy a day dedicated to supporting local talent. For more information, visit www.visitsage.com or follow the SAGE Center on Facebook at @SAGECenterOR.
speak about Port Projects. Come and listen to the speakers while enjoying your lunch. We are still looking into transportation options for visits to Wildhorse. We are struggling to secure transportation. If we secure proper transportation for future trips, we will let you know (in this column, on Facebook, and at the weekly lunches). Happy Thanksgiving, Boardman Community! We are thankful for YOU!
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“Sagebrush Community Theater Project” will be kicking off with a talent show on January 24th at the SAGE Center. Auditions for the talent show open October 1st online via video submission. We welcome all ages and talent categories from singing to magic to skits and comedy. There is a five minute time limit per act, and we are also on the hunt for a great MC, tech crew, stage hands, etc. The best place to go for more information and audition form is our Facebook group at https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / g r o u p s / sagebrushtheater Website: https:// sagebrushtheaterproject.com/ Or, find one of our flyers around town and scan the QR code. Once we have a better idea of how many participants we have, we will decide on our first play which will be rehearsed and performed Our mission statement: “The Sagebrush Theater Project exists to build community, foster creativity, and make the arts accessible to all. We create inclusive, familyfriendly opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect, express themselves, and experience the joy of live theater.”
HOLIDAY MARKET Sponsored by Friends of the Irrigon Library (FOIL), Set-Up November 13th from 4:00-7:00 pm and the sale will be on November 14 & 15 from 9:00-4:00 pm. Books, bakery items, and crafts. Volunteers needed with book set up and tear down. Sign up clubs, teams, or individuals at friendsoftheirrigonlibrary2@gmail.com
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Senior Spotlight - Ed Glenn By: Francis Glenn Ed Glenn, a true 20th century Renaissance man, arrived in Boardman Memorial Weekend 1976. He lived in a 12-foot camper trailer at the marina since there were no home/ apartments available due to the construction of the coal fired plant. His family would join him on Bicentennial Day when a 1-bedroom apartment opened at Sandpiper Apartments. Thus began a busy time for Ed. Because of Gene Allen’s encouragement, Ed went to work for Gourmet Foods (now LambWeston) as the person responsible for contracts and account receivables. He worked there until the Hyder family sold the potato processing plant. He then opened his law practice in town. Over the next 46 years he helped create the Boardman Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, the Senior Center, Columbia River Health Services and donated land to create Laurel Lane so Boardman would have at least 2 entrances; this one linking Wilson Road to the I-84 right of way. City government was always important to Ed. He served on many committees for the county, school district and city. He was elected to City Council, then mayor, and then back to City Council. While Mayor of
Boardman, he was very active in the League of Oregon Cities. He always extolled the virtues of Boardman when meeting up with the mayors from other towns in Oregon. On his personal side Ed was an excellent woodworker, model railroader, making trout fly ties, winemaker and amateur architect. He along with Dewey West created a local wine grape vineyard and the first bonded winery in eastern Oregon. La Casa de Vin, the winery, needed packaging for the bottled wine, so Ed created the Pine Box company, building wood wine boxes for the winery. That expanded to selling boxes to other wineries in the northwest. With his woodworking skills, his son in law encouraged him to make decorative duck calls. Ed did and competed nationally for three years, winning the top national prize for amateurs two times and placing second nationally the last time. With his skill he then wrote a book called “Turned Custom Duck and Game Calls”. He still gets a check from the publisher for the book. Ed was an involved dad to his two kids. Laurel, his daughter, and he competed 3 years at the Boardman Elementary School Dad’s Cake Decorating contest, winning all 3 years. He
Ed Glenn and his son Harold built rockets (and shot them off), kites, and model railroad cars, layouts and buildings. Harold is now very much a home winemaker. Mental Health issues were very important to Ed. He was diagnosed with bi-polar disease and was a strong proponent of bringing the stigma of mental disease out in the open and having means of helping those with it. He spoke to several groups in Oregon and Washington about the stigma. He was the same about advocating for more public information about Parkinson’s disease which took his life in April 2022.
Boardman Senior Center offers Game Day each Tuesday The Boardman Senior Center offers bingo right after lunch at 1:00 pm each Tuesday except when they have a speaker. Regular speakers at lunch are on the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bingo is sponsored by Boardman Park and Recreation District. Everyone is welcome to stay after lunch or show up at 1:00 pm to play games.
Tuesday October 27, 20 people stayed after lunch to play bingo. The games are free and sponsors donate prizes for each game. The Boardman Senior Center is a great place to meet new friends, or bring a friend and enjoy a meal and stay after to play games on Tuesdays. Big thank you to Boardman Park and Recreation.
Everyone enjoyed staying to play bingo at the Boardman Senior Center.
Sariah Thomas, Recreation Coordinator at Boardman Pool & Recreation Center called Bingo for a crowd of 20 people who stayed after lunch to play. Different games will be offered such as Bunko each month.
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Boardman Park and Recreation District wraps up another season of youth volleyball October 2025This fall, Boardman Park and Recreation District’s volleyball program w e l c o m e d around 45 athletes across four teams ranging from 3rd to 6th grade. With participation continuing to rise, it was exciting to from across the region came tosee so many young players de- gether to play at Sam veloping their skills and confi- Boardman Elementary, Windy River Elementary, and the Boardman Rec Center. The day was filled with great competition, smiles, and sportsmanship—a perfect way to close out the season.
dence on the court! This year, the schedule was planned to allow athletes the chance to participate in both soccer and volleyball with minimal overlap or conflict. The staggered approach gave students more opportunities to stay active —something that is a big goal of BPRD as it continues to expand its youth offerings. A huge thank you goes out to the dedicated volunteer coaches who made this season possible! Their time, energy, and encouragement helped create a positive experience for the players and their families. BPRD Sports Coordinator, Rachel Lafferty shared that, “the coaches have helped our young players find their footing, their confidence, and prepare them to continue to play volleyball at higher levels. Thank you for making it happen!” The season concluded with an exciting end-of-season Jamboree hosted right here in Boardman. Nearly 20 teams
Boardman Park and Recreation would also like to extend a special thank-you to the Riverside High School Volleyball team for their incredible support at the Jamboree. The team helped with setup, refereeing, and cleanup, showing what it means to invest in the next generation of athletes. Their example and leadership serve as inspiration for the younger players just beginning their volleyball journey. It was truly a season to remember, and BPRD looks forward to seeing even more athletes and families join in the fun next year!
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BMCC News... The Winter Term schedule is open for planning at Blue Mountain Community College with Winter Term Registration opening November 10. Navigator appointments are available to new students just getting started Winter Term at the BMCC Workforce Training Center. Returning students are encouraged to meet with their assigned faculty advisor or call the WTC for an appointment. Registering early is always the best bet as classes do fill, sometimes very quickly. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. Students needing assistance with their FAFSA are welcome to make an appointment at the Workforce Training Center. The process has been simplified but a simple mistake can be costly so give us a call for assistance.
All BMCC locations will be closed Tuesday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day and November 27& 28 for Thanksgiving. Regular business hours at the Workforce Training Center are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. D2000 Safety will present a Forklift Train-the-Trainer course at the Workforce Training Center on December 2 from 8 am to 4 pm. Students should register directly with D2000 at d2000safety.com or call the WTC for more information. Laura Torres has hit the ground running as the Small Business Development Center advisor for this area. She has office hours at the Workforce Training Center on the third Thursday of every month from 1-3 pm. Other appointment times are available upon request.
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Dante Daltoso Obituary Dante L. Daltoso, 90, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at his home in Boardman, Oregon. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, and servant of Christ, Dante lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. Born on October 16, 1934, in Walla Walla, Washington, Dante was the son of Mario and Maria Daltoso. He graduated from St. Patrick's High School in Walla Walla in 1952 before pursuing higher education at the University of Portland, where he completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies in history (1956) and education (1962). Following his service in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959, Dante began a lifelong career in education. He first taught school in Harper, Oregon, before moving to Boardman where he became a beloved teacher and coach at Riverside High School in 1961. In 1966, he led the Riverside football team to a State Championship—a proud moment that reflected his dedication to mentoring young people both on and off the field. Dante’s commitment to education extended beyond the classroom and athletic field. "Mr. D" - as he was affectionately called by students - served as principal of Riverside High School for 22 years until his retirement, shaping generations of students with his steady leadership and unwavering integrity. A man deeply grounded in faith, Dante was an active member of St. Patrick's Mission Church in Irrigon and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Boardman. His spiritual devotion guided every aspect of his life and inspired those around him. Dante shared 64 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Mary Louise. Together they raised six children: Joe (Martha), Danette Williams, Helen (Jim Wilcox), Daniel, Vince (Amy), and Rose Ann. His love extended to his 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren—all of whom were his
greatest joy—and he cherished every moment spent with them. He is also survived by his s i s t e r s S t e l l a Hamilton a n d Marianne (Jack) Birmingham; and sisterin-law Marguerite. Dante was preceded in death by his parents Mario and Maria; brother Bennie; and brother-in-law Bud Hamilton. Outside of work and family life, Dante found peace in fishing, gardening and cooking risotto for his grandchildren. A lifelong sports fan, he especially followed Major League Baseball's Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. In retirement, Dodger games on TV were required viewing fare whenever they were playing. Dante leaves behind a legacy defined by service—to his country as a soldier, to his students as an educator and coach, to his community as a leader of faith—and most importantly to those who knew him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. May his memory bring comfort to all who were touched by his life. A Rosary was held on October 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 78922 Olson Road, Boardman. A Community Celebration of Life was held on October 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Sage Center, 101 Olson Road NE, Boardman. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on October 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Sage Center. flowers, donations can be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Building Fund (https:// www.guadalupeboardman.org/ ), or the Riverside High School Booster Club (https:// www.facebook.com/groups/ 1409731132663822/). Please share memories of Dante with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.
William Patrick Sharkey Jr Obituary “Bill” or “Sharkey” June 6, 1937 – October 9, 2025 Bill passed away peacefully in his home in Manson, Washington surrounded by family. He was born to William Patrick and Frances Gretchen (Deery) Sharkey on June 6, 1937 in Hoquiam, Washington. While his father served in World War II, they lived in Seattle near the base. After the war, they moved to Portland where he routinely visited grandparents and cousins who lived within a few blocks of one another. He attended elementary school at Cathedral School and was the last graduating high school class of Columbia Prep in 1955. He went on to the University of Oregon (1955 – 1958) in the Air Force ROTC program and studied Geography and Geology. He had many adventures with friends and classmates during this time. In 1958 he moved to Joseph, Oregon and began ranching. He also ran a pack and guide service in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. During this time, many younger cousins would spend the summer working for him or jobs he would find for them, guiding them and building skills for them in adulthood. He would spend his summer patrolling Wallowa Lake for the Wallowa County Sheriff ’s Department where he grew to love Sea Ray boats. He had the fastest boat on the lake with a 100 hp Evinrude outboard. He married Ester Elaine “Lonnie” Akes October 14, 1961. They had four children; William Patrick III 1962, Philip Edward 1964, Kevin Charles 1965 and Frances Elaine 1968. They later divorced in the early 90’s. He built a pond on their property so the kids could fish in the summer and ice skate in the winter. His love for boats and the water continued for his lifetime. In 1973, the family moved to Boardman, Oregon to pursue trucking, farming and excavation work. He was an active member of the community serving on the Park Board (1975 1998) Cemetery Board (1978 – 1999), City Council (1977 – 1985), Port of Morrow (1985 – 1993) and the Alumni Board of University of Oregon (1988 – 1992). He donated his time to the volunteer fire department making sure their equipment
was ready to go. He was a reserve deputy for Morrow County in the 1970’s. He was a mentor to many kids in the community, providing jobs or guidance in life. During that time several cousins would spend their summers driving truck or taking care of the hay field. Sunday summers were spent boating to Crow Butte on the Columbia River with other local families, water skiing and enjoying the water and sun. In 1998, he moved to Manson, Washington and started a jet ski and boat rental business and then a snowmobile guide service in the winter. He was a regular attendee of the Echo Ski Hill Board meetings and supporter for the addition of the tubing hill. Additionally, he helped the Manson Park Board in obtaining lifeguard chairs. He served on the Peterson Waterfront and Wapato Point Ellowee Boards. He taught a snowmobile skills class at Manson High School for several years. He nurtured and mentored many youths in the area; many whom he loved and thought of as family. He loved his weekly gatherings with locals at the Rio Vista Cabin and later at Navarre Coulee, of course sharing his pistachio nuts. He enjoyed and looked forward to his drives with his good friend Harry Taylor (and sometimes Chris Harrison), checking out the latest construction happening around the lake. He enjoyed this to the very end. Evening booze cruises on the lake with friends and watching the Storm, Seahawks, and Reign along with Notre Dame and U of O football were amongst his many interests. Don’t forget you didn’t dare call at 1 O’ clock as that was Gun Smoke and he scheduled his day around watching Matt. He looked forward to visits from his grandchildren and great grandchildren; which he could count on for Winterfest, 4th of July, Labor Days and many long weekends. He would spend much of March at Eagle Crest Resort snowmobiling Mt Bachelor and the surrounding areas for 25+
years. He made many friends wherever he would travel. He spent a life time of volunteering and donating to the communities in which he loved helping to solve problems. To the end he was planning, making sure the snowmobiles were ready for this coming winter season. He is proceeded in death by his sons Kevin and Philp. He is survived by his children Patrick (Lisa) Sharkey and Fran (Ken) Horn, and his daughter in-law Lora Sharkey. Six grandchildren KT Sharkey, Patrick (Andrea) Sharkey, JohnPaul (Ellie) Sharkey, Kayla (Jake) Potter, Kimber Sharkey, Will (Jessica) Sharkey and 18 great grandchildren aged 12 to 9 months old. On a side note, his cat Charlie accompanied him on his last ride to the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan, WA. Service at St Francis de Sales Paish, 215 W Allen Ave, Chelan WA 98816 October 17, 2025 viewing 1:00, rosary 1:30, service 2:00 He will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery Boardman, Oregon October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM In lieu of flowers please make donates to: The Lake Chelan Ski Club/ Echo Valley 501(c)3 – Snow Making Machine P O Box 1955 Chelan, WA 98816
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Oregon Trail Library Adult Fiction: Library Hours Pariah - Dan Fesperman Sunday Closed North Woods: A Novel - Daniel Mason Monday Closed High Season: A Novel - Katie Bishop Tuesday 10-6 Asylum Hotel: A Novel - Juliet Blackwell Wednesday 10-6 The Homemade God: A Novel - Rachel Joyce Thursday10-6 Audition: A Novel - Katie Kitamura Friday 10-6 When Javi Dumped Mari: A Novel - Mia Sosa Saturday Closed The Dead Guy Next Door - Lucy Score The Secret of Secrets: A Novel - Dan Brown The Poppy Fields: A Novel - Nikki Erlick Gathering Mist - Margaret Mizushima Standing Dead - Margaret Mizushima Sheepdogs - Elliot Ackerman My Friends: A Novel - Fredrik Backman King of Ashes: A Novel - S. A. Cosby A Catered Bake-off - Isis Crawford I Died for Beauty - Amanda Flower The Love Story of Missy Carmichael - Beth Morrey This Book Will Bury Me: A Novel - Ashley Winstead The Enchanted Greenhouse - Sarah Beth Durst The Lies They Told: A Novel - Ellen Marie Wiseman The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World - J. R. Dawson Matchmaking for Psychopaths: A Novel - Tasha Coryell Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating - Christina Lauren Adult Non-Fiction: American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us - RD. Putnam Sally’s Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes from Easy to Advanced - Sally McKenney Dopamine Home: A Bold Guide to Mood-Boosting Interiors - Rachel Verney Cudi: The Memoir - Cudi Kid Cake or Fake?: Make Your Own Hyper-Real Illusion Cakes Step by Step with The Bake King - Ben Cullen Dopamine Decor: Alter Your Space, Alter Your Mood - Kate Morgan The Mythical Cookbook: 10 Simple Rules for Cooking Deliciously, Playaways: Katabasis - R. F. Kuang November is the month for compassion, peacemaking, and friendship! World Kindness Day is on the 13th. The Day for Tolerance is on the 16th. Universal Children’s Day is the 20th and Thanksgiving on November 27th. Tumblebooks ebooks and audiobooks for kids has a book for all the days of November! Your child’s library card has access to over 1000 animated and interactive books for kids of all ages. November is also the month for holiday cooking of all kinds. Use your library card to access current magazines on Libby. Cook’s Illustrated, Bon Appétit, Taste of Home, and over 700 more magazines devoted entirely to cooking! Magazines are always available and Overdrive now has FREE subscription service - get notified when your favorite magazine releases a new issue! For weekly updates on new items available at OTLD, sign up for Wowbrarya weekly email showcasing our new titles for the week! Crafty Nights @ the Library in November is on Wednesday the 12th at 6 pm. This month’s craft will be Burlap Pumpkin Decor. Call your branch or visit our website to reserve your spot now - space is limited. Storytimes will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am in Heppner; and Fridays at 11 am in Boardman and Irrigon. Come for the stories, stay for the fun! Irrigon has 4-5-6 Club on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 2 to 4 pm. Heppner will be doing Funday Fridays for 4-7th grade from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Teen Nights are in Heppner and Irrigon on Fridays from 5 to 7 pm, and in Boardman on Thursdays from 5 to 7 pm. We will be closed for Veteran’s Day on Tuesday the 11th. Thanksgiving closures will be Thursday the 27th through Saturday the 29th.
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2025 Funshine Open Golf Tournament Community Women’s Club 8th annual Funshine Open Golf Scramble began on September 20th. This 4 person scramble supports Community Women’s Club of Irrigon and Boardman’s scholarships for graduating seniors, provides school supplies for needy children in both com-
munities, assists families experiencing hardships, and sponsors Christmas food baskets and gifts for Irrigon and Boardman families. Many local sponsors supported Community Women’s Club in making this an excellent day bringing together golfers from both communities. This year, 1st place went to Boardman Foods, Matt Kreitzer’s team took 2 nd, and Wyatt Browne’s team won 3rd place. Community Women wish to thank all teams that helped make this 8th annual tournament a success. The team only drawing for the handmade quilt by Cheryl Hobbs went to Denise Boltz. Jose Rico won the Pendleton blanket donated by Judy Brown. These two lucky win-
ners were awarded their blankets during the awards assembly at the culmination of the tournament. If you would like more information or would like to join Community Women you may reach them at commwomen534@gmail.com
2025 Funshine Open Sponsors Community Women would like to thank our 8th Funshine Open Scramble sponsors and donors. The following businesses and individuals sponsored Holes, contributed prizes, money and products for our tournament. Please support our sponsors by patronizing their businesses and letting them know you appreciate their community support. We would especially like to recognize our two Golfer grand prize donors: Cheryl Hobbs, handmade quilt; Judy and Rob Brown, Pendleton Blanket A special thank you to all the teams that signed up to golf, you help make this event a great success and we appreciate you. Gold Hole Sponsor ($500) Hellman Plumbing General Construction, U m a t i l l a Electric Coop, Portland General Electric, United Rentals of Hermiston, Windwave Communications Silver Hole Sponsor ($250) A & G RentalsA Plus Connector, Boardman Foods, Burns Mortuary, City Of Irrigon, Clayton Homes/Marlette, Elevate Fitness Studio, Elmer’s Irrigation, Inc, H.D.Fowler, IBEW #112, NBX, Northwest Metal Fabricators, Peach Tree,
Rock Enterprises, Rogers Toyota of Hermiston, Sage Center, Umatilla Self Storage Donors · A & G Rentals · Bank of Eastern Oregon Boardman Branch · Banner Bank Boardman Branch· Big River Golf Course· BiMart· Boardman Ace Hardware· Boardman Chamber of Commerce · Boardman Jumpstart Java · C & D Drive Inn · Charlene Cooley · Midway Bar & Grill · Cheryl Hobbs · North Morrow Times · Community Women’s Club · Platt Electric · Echo Hills Golf Course · Port of Morrow · Human Bean · Runnisha McNamee · Irrigon Chamber of Com merce · Sage Center · Janey Cooley · Sharon Timms · Java Junkies Irrigon · Shirley David · Java Junkies Umatilla · Umatilla Hot Deals · Judy & Rob Brown · Home Depot · Kami Kroske · Dairy Queen · Marker 40 Golf Course
If we have inadvertently left any contributor off this list, we also thank them. This major fundraiser supports our efforts to provide the Irrigon and Boardman communities with scholarships, school supplies, emergency clothing for elementary students, school backpack program, Christmas food baskets and gifts for the less fortunate, family crisis situations, and other community service projects. Anyone wishing to learn more about the club, or become a member, may contact one of the following members, or write to CWC, PO Box 534, Irrigon, OR 97844 (commwomen534@gmail.com). Officers: Melinda Miller, President, Cheryl Hobbs, Vice President, Charlene Cooley, Treasurer, Elaine Vandecar, Secretary. Members: Judy Brown, Lucy Burns, Janet Cooley, Karen Cooley, Kelli Crawford, Shirley David, Jane Ginther, Kathy Hedman, Jyl Hobbs, Runnisha McNamee, Debbie Radie, Sharon Timms, Mel Tovey, Cindy Turner, Karen Wilde, Geneva Timpy, Kami Kroske, Donna Anderson, Terri Seifert. Community Women’s Club is an IRS designated 501(C)3 tax exempt organization,
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North Morrow Times
November 7, 2025
Letter to the Editor To the Editor, Let me introduce you to the work of the Community Thanksgiving Celebration. This year marks our 17th annual celebration, and my 10th year of involvement. Each year, we send letters to potential supporters asking for help—either through monetary donations or contributions of food items. With this support, we are able to purchase what is needed from places such as Safeway, Walmart, US Chef Store and Harvest Town Food. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we typically serve nearly 250 meals. This year may look a little different, as we will be offering dine-in meals only with the exception of deliveries to shut-ins and local workers. Each year we receive generous donations of items like potatoes, onions, corn, olives, pies, dinner rolls, whipped cream and cranberry sauce. We purchase the remaining necessities— such as bulk stuffing, yams, turkey roasts, and other key items—to make
the meal complete. None of this would be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers who give their time and energy to serve our community. After the event, we total the donations received, subtract expenses for the meal, and set aside funds for the following year. Any remaining funds are used to assist local families in need— helping with essentials such as rent, medical bills (including treatments like chemotherapy), gas money for appointments, or support for school programs. We’re able to use the Senior Center for the Dinner, and we use the Kings Garden Church Tax number for those that need a tax write off. Thank you for taking the time to learn about the Community Thanksgiving Celebration. If you have questions or would like to get involved, please feel free to contact me. With gratitude, Teresa Parsons Community Thanksgiving Celebration 503-7248823
HERE’S MY CARD Boardman Community Church Pastor Andy Hermanns Boardman Community Church is a non-denominational Bible believing church. We are excited to see God move in our community. Join us as we worship God. Bible Study Thursday @ 6:00 pm Ladies Bible Study Friday @ 8:30 am Sunday worship Youth Group meets Sunday @ 6:00 pm 11:00 am 300 2nd Street NWBoardman, OR 97818 Phone 541-656-6918
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Greenfield Grange Breakfast Saturday November 15, 2025 7:00-10:30 am Adults - $7.00 * Under 10 - $3.00 Veterans eat FREE
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Speakers at Senior Center Luncheons: Thursday November 6: Anna Browne with Workforce Development Tuesday November 18: Lisa Mittlesdorf update on Port of Morrow projects 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. Contact Teresa Parson at 481-3257.
Boardman Senior Center November Menu Tuesday Nov. 4 Meatloaf Baked Potato Salad Veggies Eclair Bars Tuesday Nov. 11 Sauerkraut & Kielbasa Carrots Green Salad Sin Dessert Tuesday Nov. 18 Spaghetti Salad Green Beans Garlic Bread Pudding Cups Tuesday Nov. 25 Baked Chicken Baked Beans Potato Salad Chocolate Pudding
Thursday Nov. 6 Turkey & Dressing Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Salad/Veggies/Rolls Pumpkin Pie Thursday Nov. 13 Tater Tot Casserole Green Salad Peas & Carrots Fruit Cups Thursday Nov. 20 Tri Tips Beef Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Broccoli Salad Hot Rolls Cake Thursday Nov. 27 Free Thanksgiving Meal by Community Thanksgiving Celebration 1:30 Praise Service 2 - 4 pm meal served
Cost of Lunch is: $5 Seniors 55 & Above; $6 Adults 54 & Under All are Welcome! Take-Out Lunches Catering Available Call 481-3257
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Boardman Food Pantry prepares land for the new building to begin Thank you to everyone who contributed to make this a reality
The Port of Morrow offered to design the new building for the Boardman Food Pantry. This is a rough draftof the floor plan-subject to change. The Port’s engineers are now working to create the new blueprints. The Boardman Food Pantry has been busy since a fire destroyed our building on July 18th, 2025. Thanks to the generosity of Community Counseling Solutions (CCS), we were able to move into a temporary facility at 361 NE Turner Ct — the STAR building owned by CCS. With the hard work of friends like Erin Heideman, Ashley Lindsey, Kimberly Lindsay, Ashley Lindsay and Tiah Devon, we held a benefit dinner and auction on September 4th, which raised $255,000 toward rebuilding our facility. If you drive by our property on Locust Road, you will notice that Custom Feed Services (CFS) has worked tirelessly to clear debris and prepare the land for reconstruction. The Port of Morrow generously offered the assistance of their engineering department to help us design our new building. We have finalized the plans and are now working with the Port’s engineers to create official blueprints and send out bids. We look forward to selecting a contractor and estab-
lishing a construction timeline soon. In the coming months, you will likely see changes around our property as we prepare the site—cutting down damaged trees and preparing the ground for construction. We are excited to start fresh as we welcome the new year! It is important to note that this fall and winter are expected to be challenging for food pantries nationwide. Earlier this year, the federal government reduced the USDA food delivery budget by 20%. This was followed by the State of Oregon returning to pre-COVID funding for nutritional support. These cuts did not account for inflation, which means the decrease in support exceeds 10%. Additionally, programs that helped Oregon Food Bank purchase food directly from farmers have been eliminated—just one example of many hurdles we face. All these factors result in less food available for distribution, directly impacting the Boardman Food Pantry. Our
October delivery was only about one-third of what we usually receive. As a result, we will need to source additional food to meet both our normal levels and the increased demand. To prepare for this, we have compiled a list of suggested items for donation that could help fill the gaps in our supplies. These donations will also assist us in managing the upcoming holiday season, which typically sees a rise in clients. We plan to offer Holiday Boxes in mid-December and will share more details after Thanksgiving on our Facebook page and in the North Morrow Times. For additional information, please call the pantry at (541) 219-9535. We are deeply grateful for the support our community provides. Despite the challenges of rebuilding and increased demand, we remain proud of the compassion and resilience our community demonstrates. Your ongoing support and willingness to be part of the solution inspire us and give us hope for the future.