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A8 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM Competency of EOTEC leadership questioned Initially, the fair/rodeo grounds were job No. 1 for relocation and I understand the reasons. Then, the “grand scheme” became EOTEC. Now the millions of dollars are gone and the fair/rodeo facili- ties are with “tin cup” in hand wanting to build the required structures for the fair/rodeo. One example stands out. Vice chairman Dan Dorran, stated Oct. 26, 2015 that he thought the barns were just WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR that, barns. Well, once codes and requirements were ¿g- ured in the $14 per square feet becomes $24 per square foot, and that’s just the roof, no walls! However, the “trade center” is close to completion. I could expound from here but, just ponder the compe- tency of our local leadership. ROD TRIPLETT HERMISTON The Arc thankful for community support A little over a year ago The Arc of Umatilla County began a journey to raise over $40,000 to replace the con- demned heating unit at The Arc Building. Throughout the last year an outpouring of support for this project has resulted in a new heating sys- tem for this beloved building at 215 W. Orchard Ave. Due to the installation of a new heating system this past fall, The Arc Building is now able to house the Hermiston Warming Station along with providing a place for indi- viduals with intellectual/de- velopmental disabilities and their family members to en- joy activities and educational opportunities year round. The following organiza- tions, businesses, and individ- uals have made a project of this magnitude a reality: The Wildhorse Founda- tion; Blue Mountain Com- munity Foundation; city of Hermiston; Umatilla Electric Cooperative; AFSCME Lo- cal 835; Hermiston Eagles; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Beason’s Chuckwagon; Des- ert Arts Council; Mark and Kristi Smalley; Maryann Elquezabal; Jamie and James Jundt; Norman Schroth; Carol and Sheryl Poulson; Carol Clupny; Bob and Jan Schroth; Sid and Joyce Priest; Jolene Oden; everyone who supported the bowling tour- nament last May at Desert Lanes; the Thursday Night Bingo Players who cooked and sold dinners to bene¿t the furnace fund; Bonnie James for making all of the beauti- ful scarfs to sale; everyone who donated to support Kris- ti Smalley as a participant in the “2015 Dancing With Your Hermiston Stars” Event; Joe Ferretta who donated the stay at a condo for a rafÀe; everyone who bought tickets or made donations in support of the potato feed; Fence Tite Rite for donating fencing to protect the new exterior units; Bruce Heating and Air-con- ditioning, Inc. and Fred Carl- son, Jr. Electrical Contractors, Inc. who have been great to work with on this very com- plex heating system replace- ment project. All other orga- nizations and individuals who we inadvertently have failed to list, we sincerely appreci- ated your help and could not have accomplished this task without your support. KRISTI SMALLEY “HEATING THE ARC BUILD- ING” FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE, HERMISTON PO BOX 1 • 101 Olson Rd • Boardman, OR 97818 • 541-481-3014 www.boardmanchamber.org • email: info@boardmanchamber.org CHAMBER NEWS COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET CHAMBER MONTHLY LUNCHEON Friday evening, February 12 Port of Morrow Riverfront Center Next Wednesday, January 20 at noon Speaker is Tillman Carr - Executive Director, Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation Lunch is $12. Please call 481-3014 to RSVP by this Fri., Jan. 15! Thanks to all who attended our Newcomer Luncheon in December, to the Riverside High School Choir for adding to the atmosphere, and to the River Lodge and Grill for feeding us! Congratulations to Anna Aylett - SAGE Center for winning the door prize - a $25 gift card to Main Street Sinclair (and thanks to them for donating it!), and congratulations to Scott Green – Parks and Recreation for winning the Raffle (he donated half of the pot to Christmas Angels Giving Trees). START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT - GET INVOLVED IN THE CHAMBER BY VOLUNTEERING! Join the Chamber Ambassadors! for Amoré with a French romantic theme! The evening begins with a social hour from 6-7 p.m., dinner at 7, with Awards and Live Auction afterward! Take advantage of this event to promote your business by choosing one of the sponsorship opportunities listed below Platinum Sponsor: $750 • Full page advertisement in the program • Night of the event recognition & ability for a company representative to address the attendees • Company name and logo on ALL marketing materials • Includes 8 tickets to the event Gold Sponsor: $500 Bronze Sponsor: $100 • Quarter page advertisement in the program If you are interested in helping plan this event on Friday, • Recognition in some marketing materials February 12, join us for our next Planning Committee It’s also time to submit your nominations for the following awards: Community Awards Banquet Planning Continues Membership Committee The Chamber will be starting this new committee in the very near future, another way to get involved. Help man our booth at the Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show! Friday-Sunday, Jan. 22-24 at the TRAC in Pasco, WA We need volunteers from 1-7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Call The Chamber at 481-3014 if you can help! Citizen of the Year Business Person of the Year Educator of the Year Youth of the Year Firs and Safety Award Pioneer Award Just send us the name of the person you are nominating and explain your reason for nominating them in 500 words or less. We also need your name and phone number. You can nominate someone by mail (PO Box 1), email info@boardmanchamber.org or drop it off at our office (101 Olson Road in the SAGE Center). The deadline is this Friday, January 15! You may also reserve your tickets to the event by calling The Chamber at 481-3014. They are $35 each and a limited number are available. Castle Rock Farming LLC • Columbia River Dairy LLC Six Mile Land & Cattle LLC Hours: Mon. 7:30am-7pm • Tues.-Fri. 7:30am-5pm Hablamos Español A proud part of Umatilla & Morrow Counties! Some of our services include: • Well Baby/ Child Exams • Childhood/ Adult Immunizations • Sports Physicals • Men’s & Women’s Health Exams • CDL Physicals • Flu Shots • Pre-employment Screenings • Chronic Disease Management • Limited Access to Dental Care EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! www.threemilecanyonfarms.com We accept most major insurance plans + Medicare & Oregon Medicaid 251 Puskarich Ave., Boardman, OR (541) 481-2666 • Fax (541-481-2239 WWW.BARRETTBUSINESS.COM GREENFIELD GRANGE BREAKFAST This Saturday (January 16) from 7-10 a.m. 209 NW 1st Street in Boardman Adults $5, children under 10 are $2.50 Call (541) 720-7267 for more information SAGE CENTER MOVIE WEEKEND! Next Friday night, January 22 at 7:15 p.m. Or take in a matinee next Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2:15 p.m. The movie is “Minions”. Cost is $5 for general admission, $3 for children and seniors (62+) Free bag of popcorn with admission. Water is available for $1. 450 Tatone Street • Boardman For your appointment, call 541-481-7212 159 W. Hermiston Ave, Ste 160 • Hermiston, OR (541) 567-9670 • Fax (541) 567-4427 Boardman , the volunteer Christmas Decorating Committee , and the SAGE Center/Port of Morrow! …all who were involved in making the Community Christmas Tree Lighting event a success, especially Anna Browne, Teiko Szasz, Marcy Hernandez, Mike and Toni Connell, Brent Dean, the Boardman Senior Center, City of Boardman, Select Market, Sunrise at Boardman Café , and so many others! …all who participated in our “Shop at Home for the Holidays and Always”, especially the following for donating prizes: Select Market, Boardman Hardware, Tire Factory, Main Street Sinclair, and the SAGE Center. ..The Kiwanis Club for hosting Breakfast with Santa ! COMMUNITY NEWS Columbia River Community Health Services • Temporary Staffing Services • Recruiting • Human Resource Management • Risk Management • Payroll Administration BOARDMAN CHAMBER ON THE KOHU (1360 AM) RADIO SHOW Monday, February 8 between 8:30 to 9 a.m. NOTE: All sponsors at any level are asked to decorate at least 1 table at the event, including a centerpiece that will be live auctioned off at the end of the evening. Be sure and include BIG THANKS TO…. takeaways for those seated at your table! If you prefer, add $500 …everyone who helped make our community look so to your sponsorship and The Chamber will do this for you! wonderful for the holidays, especially the City of The Chamber Ambassadors are one of the most visible • same as Platinum, but does not include tickets (which can be groups in the community! From doing a groundbreaking or purchased separately for $35) ribbon cutting for a new business, to welcoming dignitaries, Sponsor: $250 they represent the city of Boardman and the Chamber! If Silver • Half page advertisement in the program you are interested in joining this elite group of volunteers, • Recognition in most marketing materials and night of the event call us right now! meeting this Friday, January 15 at 11 a.m. for a Dutch- treat lunch at the Sunrise at Boardman Café DIRECTORY TIME AGAIN! The Chamber will be contacting members in the next few weeks to ensure that all of your information in the 2016 Chamber Directory and Visitor Guide is accurate and to help you secure your ad space! This annual publication is usually ready in early spring! 75906 Threemile Rd • Boardman OR 97818 SENIOR CENTER FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST Saturday, February 6 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center at 100 Tatone Street Breakfast is $5 and includes eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice, and milk. Call 481-3257 for more information. Our experienced agents can analyze your insurance needs and select the company or companies best suited to your individual situation. You'll get hometown service from your neighbors and friends. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. www.wheatlandins.com IONE 245 NW Main, Suite 100 • PO Box 26 Phone 541-422-7410 Fax 541-276-7688 HEPPNER 294 N. Main • PO Box 755 Phone 541-676-9113 Fax 541-276-7688 HERMISTON 455 E. Main St. • PO Box 1349 Phone 541-567-8834 Fax 541-276-7688 Offices also located in: • PENDLETON • CONDON • ELGIN • LA GRANDE • ENTERPRISE • ATHENA, WALLOWA • BAKER CITY • Commercial • Farms & Crops • Agriculture • Ranch • Personal • Industrial • Worker's Compensation• Service Organizations • Health, Life & Financial Services Cabins ~ RV’s ~ Tents Fishing ~ ATV Trails Concessions UEC Offers $2,500 Scholarships Reservation Line 541-989-8214 Website: morrowcountyparks.org Email: mcparks co.morrow.or.us Morrow County Public Works 365 W. Hwy 74 • PO Box Lexington, OR 97839 541-989-9500 office Scholarships Available Visit umatillaelectric.com For More Information 203 NE Boardman Ave. 750 W. Elm St. Boardman, Ore 97818 Hermiston, OR 97838 541-481-2220 541-567-6414 800-452-2273 www.umatillaelectric.com Contact Pendleton Grain Growers, Inc. for all your agricultural transportation, agricultural and residential energy and grain marketing needs today. PENDLETON GRAIN GROWERS, INC. pggcountry.com (800) 422-7611 If you would like to help sponsor the Boardman Chamber page, published on the 2 nd Wednesday of every month, call Jeanne Jewett at 541-564-4531 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
