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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.
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Hours: Mon. 7:30am-7pm • Tues.-Fri. 7:30am-5pm
Hablamos Español
A proud part of Umatilla
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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!
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We accept most major insurance plans + Medicare & Oregon Medicaid
251 Puskarich Ave., Boardman, OR
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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.
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