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HHS graduate
takes helm of
Boardman
chamber
BRIEFS
Inland Musicians cash in with
U.S. Bank grant
The U.S. Bank Foundation recently
presented Inland Northwest Musi-
cians with a $2,500 grant.
The foundation has provided sup-
port to the nonprofit musicians’ group
since 2008, said Salli Ketchersid,
INWM publicity coordinator. Over
the years, Ketchersid said the total
support has added up to $30,500.
Founded in 1999, Inland Northwest
Musicians is committed to provid-
ing live musical performances to rural
audiences. It fosters an atmosphere of
encouragement and assists musicians
in developing their talent. Participants
are not required to audition. In Octo-
ber, Inland Northwest Musicians will
return for its 20th season.
The INWM office is based in
Hermiston and serves musicians
from throughout the region. For more
information, contact 541-289-4696,
inwm@machmedia.net or visit www.
inlandnorthwestmusicians.com.
By TAMMY MALGESINI
COMMUNITY EDITOR
Eastern Oregon native
Keri Heideman was recently
hired as the new Board-
man Chamber of Commerce
executive director.
A 2004 Hermiston High
School graduate, Heideman
worked in operations sup-
port and law enforcement
during a four-year career
with the United States Coast
Guard. She now lives on a
farm outside of Ione with
her husband, Nathan, and
two daughters.
Heideman said she likes
the Boardman community
and the direction it’s going.
In addition, she’s enthusi-
astic about its growth and
possibilities.
“There are so many
things coming to Boardman
and I’m excited being a part
of helping that happen,” she
said. “I have a lot of energy.”
The chamber, Heideman
said, assists with the growth
of the community. In addi-
tion to attracting new busi-
nesses, it provides support
for current businesses.
Also, she said, an import-
ant aspect of the chamber
is to highlight existing pro-
grams and other resources in
the area.
“There are a lot of edu-
cational opportunities with
Blue Mountain Community
College,” Heideman said.
“Also, there are a ton of jobs
at the port.”
There are numerous agri-
culture-related classes and
educational support that
focuses on technology and
industry that are specific to
the area, she said. Part of the
chamber’s role, Heideman
said, is to shine a spotlight
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018
COMMUNITY
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Keri Heideman, a 2004
Hermiston High School
graduate, was recently hired
as the executive director of
the Boardman Chamber of
Commerce.
on those resources.
Heideman most recently
worked as co-compliance
officer with the city of
Boardman. In addition, she
worked part-time as a life-
guard at the Boardman Pool
and Recreation Center.
Also, she’s a reserve ser-
geant with the Boardman
Police Department. She has
served as a law enforcement
reserve for 10 years with
several agencies, including
in Boardman, Umatilla and
the Morrow County Sher-
iff’s Office.
For a chance to meet
Heideman, as well as local
first responders, attend the
Boardman Chamber Night
Out. The free event is
Wednesday, Aug. 29 from
5-8 p.m. at Boardman City
Park, between Boardman
Avenue and Park Place.
For more information,,
contact Heideman at 541-
481-3014 or keri@board-
manchamber.org.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Inland Northwest Musicians recently received $2,500 from the U.S. Bank
Foundation. Pictured (from left) are Salli Ketchersid, INWM publicity coordinator;
Kara Taylor, Hermiston U.S. Bank manager; Brian Young, U.S. Bank district
manager; Brandi Carlson, Hermiston U.S. Bank employee; RaNiel Dunn, INWM
program administrator; and R. Lee Friese, INWM director and conductor.
Town halls to discuss Irrigon Travel Club offers three
facilities
destinations
Morrow County commissioners
are holding several town hall meet-
ings to discuss plans for constructing
a new county building in Irrigon.
According to a press release, the
current Irrigon facility has reached its
capacity and is need of a great deal
of repair. Based on the size and con-
dition of the current building, the
commissioners determined that it’s
best to tear down the current facility
and replace it with a new structure.
The board of commissioners is seek-
ing public input at several upcoming
hour-long meetings, each beginning
at 5:30 p.m.:
•Monday, Aug. 27 at Heppner City
Hall, 111 N. Main St.
•Thursday, Aug. 30 at Irrigon City
Hall, 500 N.E. Main Ave.
For more information, call 541-
676-5613. In addition, people can
contact individual commissioners:
Don Russell at 541-377-2389, drus-
sell@co.morrow.or.us; Jim Doherty
at 571-0584, jdoherty@co.morrow.
or.us; or Melissa Lindsay at 561-
0234, mlindsay@co.morrow.or.us.
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Highway 395, Suite 111. The agenda
includes Costa Rica at noon, the
French Riviera at 1 p.m. and a Croa-
tia preview for new passengers join-
ing the group at 2 p.m.For tour bro-
chures, visit www.hermistonchamber.
com. For questions or to RSVP for the
informational meeting, contact Deb-
bie Pedro at 541-567-6151 or deb-
bie@hermistonchamber.com.
Whether you’re looking for a vaca-
tion in a tropical haven or a chance to
mix history and adventure with fun,
the Hermiston Travel Club will dis-
cuss upcoming trips during an Aug.
23 meeting.
A last call has been issued for an
Oct. 30 departure for Croatia. The
trip includes 12 meals, hotel accom-
modations, a professional tour direc-
tor, comprehensive sightseeing and
admission to all sites on the itinerary.
A program designed to sup-
Next up is Adventures to Costa
Rica, which features everything from port early literacy development with
jungles and hanging bridges to volca- babies and toddlers is offered at the
noes and the Sarchi Artisan Village. Hermiston Public Library.
Baby & Me Learn & Play is
The Feb 13, 2019, trip includes 16
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Those attend-
meals and optional adventures.
Also, a French Rivera itinerary ing need to enter through the library’s
includes seven nights in Nice, France. back door, 235 E. Gladys Ave., Herm-
The Nov. 5, 2019, tour package iston. The free program is for new-
includes 10 meals, visits to Cannes, borns to age 4. Utilizing music, the
St. Tropez, Italy, Monaco and optional goal is to spark creativity and assist
participants in further development
trips.
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