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BEHIND THE SCENES
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A group from the Oregon and Washington potato commissions tours the SAGE Center in Boardman.
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While at the SAGE Center,
don’t forget to shop in the mu-
seum store. It showcases many
local products and creations,
including unique handmade
wreaths that are themed for the
current season, Griggs said.
Browne House Coff ee, based
in Heppner, off ers a full line of lo-
cally roasted coff ee, whole bean
and ground. Visitors can get a
taste of products from Stanfi eld-
based Pat-n-Tam’s Beef. And,
Griggs said, don’t forget about
the Tillamook brand.
“We have a great selection of
ice cream to meet everyone’s
personal favorite,” she said.
And that’s not all — the port
recently announced that ex-
pansion plans are underway.
A 12,500-square-foot Cultural
Alliance and Training Center will
give additional venue space for
events and conferences.
“(It) will provide a benefi cial
community-based development
center to assist our regional
education and industry partners
with programs and events that
support continuing education,
workforce initiatives and youth
programs,” POM Executive Di-
rector Ryan Neal said in an Aug.
19 press release.
The SAGE Center’s hours are
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-
4 p.m. It’s at 101 Olson Road,
Boardman. For more information,
call 541-481-7243, search Face-
book or visit www. visitsage.com.
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Sharon Stockman watches her son-in-law, John Malgesini, operate the corn
planting simulator at the SAGE Center in Boardman. The museum and visitor
center features several interactive displays that showcase the area’s agricul-
ture and technology industries.