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BUSINESS A4 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2016 BRIEF CASE Bank of Eastern Bank collects school Stand off ers local Oregon elects offi cers supplies for students fruits, vegetables Hermiston resident George Koffl er was recent- ly elected chairman of the Bank of Eastern Oregon board of directors. The bank made an an- nouncement after the recent shareholders meeting in Heppner. Bank of Eastern Oregon is a subsidiary of BEO Bancorp. In addition, Joel Peterson of Ione was named vice chairman. Koffl er joined the board in 1993. He retired from employment with the bank in 2012 after a career that spanned 32 years. The Bank of Eastern Or- egon operates 13 branches and fi ve loan production of- fi ces in 12 Eastern Oregon communities and in Pasco, Washington. For more in- formation, visit www.beo- bank.com. People can donate school supplies at the Bank of Eastern Oregon to be distributed to local elementary schools. The Bank of Eastern Oregon is serving as a drop site in all of its 13 branch lobbies to help provide items to students in need. In addition, each branch will offer a draw- ing for backpacks filled with school supplies for some lucky students. Peo- ple don’t have to be cus- tomers to be eligible for the drawing. Local branch locations include Boardman, Hep- pner, Ione and Irrigon. The collection continues through the month of Au- gust. For more informa- tion, call 541-676-0201. The public can purchase local fruits, vegetables, ber- ries and more at the Board- man Produce Stand. Recently re-opened, it operates seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the corner of Northeast Front and Third Streets, Board- man. The project is a result of the Boardman Commu- nity Development Associ- ation with fi nancial assis- tance provided by Morrow County. They are renting the stand from Bob Walchli Farms. Jamie Nasario brings blues to park series With a soulful voice and bluesy repertoire, Jamie Nasario captures the clas- sic vibe from the ‘50s and ‘60s while still maintaining a modern fl avor. The Echo woman, who is backed by guitarist Luke Basile and Dennis “Too Short” Rogers on drums, will perform during the up- coming Music in the Parks. The public is invited to hear the acoustic trio Monday at 7 p.m. at Boardman Marina Park. There is no admission charge. People are invited to bring a picnic and a blan- ket or chair and enjoy the music. Also, concessions will be available for pur- chase from Judy’s Chuck Wagon. The free park series al- ternates each Monday be- tween Boardman and Irri- gon marina parks. It runs through Aug. 22. For more informa- tion, call Tami Sherer at 541-571-0844 or Renee Couchman at 922-1560. For more about Nasario, including music samples and how to purchase her debut album, visit www.ja- mienasario.com. Printed on recycled newsprint VOLUME 110 ● NUMBER 31 Gary L. West | Editor • gwest@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4532 Tammy Malgesini | Community Editor • tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4539 Alexa Lougee | Reporter • alougee@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4534 Jade McDowell | Reporter • jmcdowell@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4536 Jeanne Jewett | Multi-Media consultant • jjewett@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4531 Shannon Paxton | Offi ce coordinator • spaxton@hermistonherald.com • 541-564-4530 Audra Workman | Multi-Media consultant • aworkman@eastoregonian.com • 541-564-4538 To contact the Hermiston Herald for news, advertising or subscription information: • call 541-567-6457 • e-mail info@hermistonherald.com • stop by our offi ces at 333 E. Main St. • visit us online at: hermistonherald.com The Hermiston Herald (USPS 242220, ISSN 8750-4782) is published weekly at Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838, (541) 567-6457, FAX (541) 567-1764. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES Delivered by carrier and mail Wednesdays Inside Umatilla/Morrow counties .......... $42.65 Outside Umatilla/Morrow counties ....... $53.90 Periodical postage paid at Hermiston, OR. Postmaster, send address changes to Hermiston Herald, 333 E. Main St., Hermiston, OR 97838. Member of EO Media Group Copyright ©2016 PO BOX 1 • 101 Olson Rd • Boardman, OR 97818 • 541-481-3014 www.boardmanchamber.org • email: info@boardmanchamber.org BOARDMAN CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! Do you know someone needing a job? Greetings Chamber Members! You can now follow the Boardman Chamber of Commerce on Twitter! Follow us so we can follow you! Find us @ChamberBoardman or search for Boardman Chamber on your twitter app; you can begin tweeting things you want us to re-tweet or send us something for the newsletter or Chamber ALERT email. Send them to Express Employment Professionals, a Boardman Chamber Member! Express Employment Professionals 541-567-1123 phone The WIOA 167 MSFW Program assists Farmworkers in obtaining permanent and higher paying employment opportunities. Major services are: • Vocational Classroom Training • English-as-a-Second-Language • General Educational Diploma Instruction • On-the-Job Training • Direct Job Placement/Job Development and Referral • Training-Related Support Services • Counseling and Case Management The Bank of Eastern Oregon collects school supplies… The Bank of Eastern Oregon is once again collecting school supplies for local students in need. Call (541) 701-0550 or go to www.ohdc.org for more information Con Agra / Lamb Weston is currently looking for individuals to work at their plants. Contact their HR Department for more details. Boardman Foods is currently looking for individuals in a variety of positions. Contact their HR Department for more details. • Each year employees of the Boardman Branch of BoEO join together to collect supplies for local community elementary schools. • The Boardman Branch front lobby is a drop-off point for local elementary schools during the month of August. • The bank will also be off ering a drawing for a backpack fi lled with supplies for lucky students, in addition to collecting supplies for the schools or ESD offi ce to distribute. • The local branch invites community members to “celebrate the spirit of your hometown” by bringing school supplies in to the bank. • Anyone who has a grade school student is invited in to fi ll out a drawing ticket to enter for a chance to win a school backpack for the student. • Entrants and those wishing to donate do not need to be a customer to participate. The SAGE Center is looking for local vendors for the October 1 Harvest Festival, celebrated at the SAGE... There are a large variety of categories to enter from, including local homemade food items, crafts, soaps, beers/wine, homegrown produce, and much more! • Deadline for submitting applications is August 26, 2016. • Applications can be found on the SAGE Center website. Look for Morrow County Harvest Festival, complete and submit. • You can also contact the SAGE Center at (541) 481-7243 for more details. 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