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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A3 COMMUNITY Boardman pool makes big splash Boardman’s indoor pool and recreation center opened over the weekend By JADE MCDOWELL STAFF WRITER A project dreamed up more than 30 years ago is now open and expects to draw people to Boardman for years to come. The Boardman Pool and Recreation Center’s grand opening was Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cen- ter features an indoor pool, gyms, exercise equipment and a climbing wall. Parks and Recreation board member Ray Michael said the ﬁ rst plans for the center were drawn up in the 1980s. “Everyone wanted to have it,” he said. “But no one knew how to pay for it,” chimed in parks and recreation secre- tary Lynn Prag. Building the 43,000-square-foot center would require a bond, but the hard part was ﬁ guring out how to pay for the cen- ter’s yearly operating costs once it was built. In 2013 the parks district commis- sioned a feasibility study and began working with STAFF PHOTO BY E.J. HARRIS Lifeguards Abby Hernandez, Taylor Hamby and Faith Rosen assemble a desk in the lifeguard ofﬁ ces on Thursday at the Boardman Pool and Recreation Center. STAFF PHOTO BY E.J. HARRIS A whirlpool feature and a waterslide are two of the main attractions of the indoor pool at the new Boardman Pool and Recreation Center. consultants on a plan. In November 2014 the com- munity approved a $12.39 million bond, and the dis- trict created a fund using money from sponsors and memberships to pay the center’s operating costs. Boardman only has about 3,400 residents, but booming businesses at the Port of Morrow bring in thousands more commuters during the workweek. Many of the new recre- ation center’s rooms bear the names of those busi- nesses, and the port itself donated most of the exer- cise equipment. But Prag said there are still naming rights left for some rooms and smaller items. “Our goal was to raise $300,000 and we’re ap- proaching that,” she said. Michael said many of the companies have also purchased corporate pack- ages that give member- ships to their employees at a bulk discount. Since Blue Mountain Community College’s pool is closing in Pendleton and Hermiston’s Columbia Court Club has not re-opened after a ﬁ re in June 2016, there has been particular interest in the center’s indoor pool. “I think it’s not just the local community (that will use it),” Michael said. “We’ve had a lot of ques- tions from Hermiston and even Pendleton.” The pool area features a four-lane swimming pool that goes to 10 feet in the deep end, connected to a shorter recreational pool and a round vortex pool that creates a whirlpool effect. There is also a large water slide and a smaller, warmer therapy pool. A multi-use room and patio off the pool are both available for par- ties. The center’s 27-foot climbing wall features 500 different handholds spread out to create multiple routes to the top. Prag said someone with expertise in climbing walls came out and helped arrange the routes to provide a challenge for climbers at various skill levels. “We will keep changing these as people get bored,” she said. A multi-court gym will be available for basketball and volleyball games, and a room with ﬂ oor-to-ceil- ing windows holds exer- cise machines and weights. Once the landscaping outside is ﬁ nished it will include a walking path around the center. Prag said the district is has put to- gether a schedule of swim lessons and ﬁ tness class- es and is looking for more instructors to expand those offerings. The facility, at 311 N. Olson Road, Boardman, will be open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Fri- day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat- urdays and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Daily admis- sion will be $4 for in-dis- trict youth ages 4 to 18 and $5 for out-of-district youth, $6 for in-district adults and $7.50 for out-of-district, and $4.50 for in-district se- niors over 64 and $5.50 for out-of-district seniors. Monthly and yearly passes are also available for families and individuals, including $480 a year for adults living in the Board- man Parks and Recreation District. For an extra $50 adults can access the gym- nasium and cardio room 24 hours a day. For more infor- mation call 541-616-1050. West Nile virus found in Umatilla Gas station and First detection in Oregon this year Umatilla County Ofﬁ - cials report that West Nile virus has been detected in Umatilla County in the city of Umatilla, the ﬁ rst case detected in Oregon so far this year. The virus was found in a mosquito sample trapped June 21 near the mouth of the Umatilla River in the city of Umatilla. Oregon State Univer- sity, Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Corvallis conﬁ rmed the ﬁ nding in testing done June 25. This is the ﬁ rst mosqui- to detection of West Nile virus in Oregon in 2017. Local residents can ex- pect to see an increase in mosquito spraying based on the positive sample. Ultra-low volume applica- tions of insecticides from truck-mounted sprayers will be used to reduce mos- quito populations. These applications will typically be made after sunset when mosquitoes are most ac- tive. All applicators are li- censed by the Oregon De- partment of Agriculture. West Nile is primarily a disease infecting birds. Some birds — including magpies, blue jays and crows — are especially susceptible. Mosquitoes become infected by feeding on an infected bird and can pass the virus to humans, hors- es or other hosts when they bite. The public is encour- aged to alert district of- ﬁ cials when they come across dead birds so the district can track the spread of the virus. There is a vaccine avail- able to prevent West Nile virus disease in horses. Contact your veterinarian for more information. The risk of West Nile is low but people are en- couraged to take appropri- ate precautions to protect themselves against mos- quito bites. Most people who be- come infected with West Nile virus do not become ill. Some people develop mild ﬂ u-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, and occasion- ally swollen lymph glands or a rash. In rare cases West Nile may cause encephalitis, or inﬂ ammation of the brain. Individuals with severe or unusual headaches should seek medical care as soon as possible. Residents of the district should re- main vigilant in protecting themselves from mosqui- toes and the diseases that they can carry, such as West Nile virus. In Washington state, the Department of Health reported on Thursday that West Nile virus has also been detected in mosqui- toes in Yakima County, the ﬁ rst detection of the virus in that state this year. Produce, crafts and more are featured during the Open Air Market in Echo. Held the third Saturday of each month, the next event is Saturday, July 15, from 4-7 p.m. at George Park, located at Bonanza and Dupont streets. There is still space available for people who would like to sell their wares. Proceeds from vendor fees goes to the Echo Mu- seum. Last year’s markets resulted in a $600 contri- bution to the museum. For more information, contact echoopenairma- Reduce West Nile risk Here are some suggestions to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile: • Get rid of old tires and other containers where water can accumulate and serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. • Flush or replace the water in horse troughs weekly. • Be sure to ﬂ ush or add mosqui- to ﬁ sh to ornamental ponds. • Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. • Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when in mosquito infested areas. • Use mosquito repellents containing: DEET, Picaridin, Oil of lemon eucalyptus, IR3535 or 2-undecatone. And make sure to follow the directions on the container. • Screen doors and windows. • Report mosquito infestations and dead bird sightings to the West Umatilla Mosquito Control District at 541-567-5201. Because horses are also at risk for West Nile, health oﬃ cials encourage horse owners to check with their veterinarians for vaccination. Veterinarians can arrange for testing of samples from horses suspected of infec- tion with West Nile virus. For West Nile updates Updates about West Nile Virus in Umatilla County will be released to local media outlets or you can go to the Oregon Department of Human Services web page at: https://public.health.oregon.gov/ DiseasesConditions/DiseasesAZ/ WestNileVirus/Pages/survey.aspx Additional information on West Nile is on the Web at: U.S. Centers for Disease Control Psychic Medinm LABEL XYXYX Echo gears up for Open Air Market mini-mart coming to Highland Avenue and Prevention, http://www.cdc. gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/ Oregon Department of Human Services https://public.health. oregon.gov/DiseasesConditions/ DiseasesAZ/WestNileVirus/Pag- es/survey.aspx Umatilla County; http://www. co.umatilla.or.us West Umatilla Mosquito Control District: http://www.wumcd.org Author & Fun Factory builds biblical learning Kids are invited to at- tend the Maker Fun Facto- ry vacation Bible school. “Created by God: Built for a Purpose” is the theme, which starts Monday, July 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the First Christan Church, 775 W. 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