Superintendent Michelle Jensen begins with recognizing the district's board members as January is School Board Recognition Month. Next, she addresses the community interest in having an indoor pool and answers the question, "Has the Pendleton School District considered building an indoor pool?" Jensen then shares her legislative concerns and talks about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools.

Superintendent Michelle Jensen begins with recognizing the district's board members as January is School Board Recognition Month. Next, she addresses the community interest in having an indoor pool and answers the question, "Has the Pendleton School District considered building an indoor pool?" Jensen then shares her legislative concerns and talks about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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January 13     |     Pendleton School District

Blue Mountain Community College Foundation Engagement Officer Leah Gadsden reminds the community that the Back the Pack Annual Giving Campaign ends this month. The campaign raises funds for scholarships, CTE programs, and emergency student relief. She also talks about upcoming alumni events and share that scholarship applications are open now until April 1. Next, BMCC Athletic Director Brad Baker and Assistant Athletic Director/Head Women's Soccer Coach Jordan Hillmick talk basketball, rodeo baseball/softball, recruiting and the Hall of Fame. Learn more at https://bluecc.edu/

Blue Mountain Community College Foundation Engagement Officer Leah Gadsden reminds the community that the Back the Pack Annual Giving Campaign ends this month. The campaign raises funds for scholarships, CTE programs, and emergency student relief. She also talks about upcoming alumni events and share that scholarship applications are open now until April 1. Next, BMCC Athletic Director Brad Baker and Assistant Athletic Director/Head Women's Soccer Coach Jordan Hillmick talk basketball, rodeo baseball/softball, recruiting and the Hall of Fame. Learn more at https://bluecc.edu/

January 12     |     Blue Mountain Community College

East Umatilla Fire and Rescue Chief Davy Baty gives an update on the Stronger Together initiative being worked on by fire districts within Umatilla County. He then talks about the state of fire service in the area EUFR covers. As volunteering is declining nationwide, Baty talks about the initiatives EUFR is taking to recruit and retain the dedicated volunteers tha are the backbone to the district. He also talks about how EUFR integrates new technology and what is the greatest threat to the district's livability from a public safety perspective. Baty wraps up the conversation talking about funding and how he prioritizes high-cost equipment needs while maintaining a balanced budget. He also explains how he identifies which grants to pursue.

East Umatilla Fire and Rescue Chief Davy Baty gives an update on the Stronger Together initiative being worked on by fire districts within Umatilla County. He then talks about the state of fire service in the area EUFR covers. As volunteering is declining nationwide, Baty talks about the initiatives EUFR is taking to recruit and retain the dedicated volunteers tha are the backbone to the district. He also talks about how EUFR integrates new technology and what is the greatest threat to the district's livability from a public safety perspective. Baty wraps up the conversation talking about funding and how he prioritizes high-cost equipment needs while maintaining a balanced budget. He also explains how he identifies which grants to pursue.

January 9     |     East Umatilla Fire & Rescue

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons begins with a personal story that recently happened while cleaning out behind a pump house of her childhood home -- the discovery of a grenade, with the pin still in place, in an old coffee can. Next. she commends the city of Pilot Rock New Year's Eve fireworks show. She also gives an update on petitions to recall Sheriff Terry Rowan. Timmons also talks about the problem of used RVs/motorhomes being used by homeless people in the county and left. Timmons wraps up the conversation talking about legislative concerns.

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons begins with a personal story that recently happened while cleaning out behind a pump house of her childhood home -- the discovery of a grenade, with the pin still in place, in an old coffee can. Next. she commends the city of Pilot Rock New Year's Eve fireworks show. She also gives an update on petitions to recall Sheriff Terry Rowan. Timmons also talks about the problem of used RVs/motorhomes being used by homeless people in the county and left. Timmons wraps up the conversation talking about legislative concerns.

January 13 | Pendleton School District

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