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    SILVERTONAPPEAL.COM ܂ WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2018 ܂ 3A
Detroit Lake hit with
fourth toxic algae alert
Marion
board OKs
$445.4M
budget
Staff report Salem Statesman Journal
USA TODAY NETWORK
The Marion County Board of Com-
missioners approved a $445.4 million
budget June 27 morning for the up-
coming fiscal year.
The budget plan will go into effect
July 1 and aims to increase sheriff 's pa-
trols, improve public works and infra-
structure throughout the county.
The proposal is roughly 3.6 percent
more than the $429.8 million budget
for 2017-18.
The largest portion of the new bud-
get — $115.1 million — will go to public
works, primarily for highway work.
Marion County Public Works offi-
cials maintain 1,118 miles of road, 147
bridges and 28,000 signs, according to
a news release.
Alan Haley, Marion County Public
Works director, said his department
will start resurfacing several roads
throughout the county.
Sidewalks and bicycle lanes will be
repaired, as well as some roads wid-
ened.
Around $67.1 million will go to pub-
lic safety programs, county officials
said.
Marion County spokesperson Jo-
lene Kelley said 10 sheriff 's deputies
will be hired to patrol an unincorporat-
ed area of east Salem.
Kelley said the county will continue
to work on several multi-year projects,
which total around $14.3 million with
an additional $135,994 reserve for fu-
ture expenditures.
"Residents can feel secure the fi-
nances of the county are being well-
managed ... (toward) making improve-
ments for the next generation," Kelley
said.
The full budget is available for re-
view on the county's website.
Blowout Creek at Detroit Lake as seen on June 7. Water samples are being taken and tested everyday as a toxic algae
bloom is being detected. ANNA REED/STATESMAN JOURNAL
Don Currie Salem Statesman Journal
USA TODAY NETWORK
A recreational health advisory has
been issued for Detroit Lake — again.
Only three days after the most recent
advisory was lifted, testing showed a
high level of cyanotoxins in the popular
reservoir east of Salem.
Those traveling to Detroit Lake
should avoid swallowing water while
swimming, water skiing or power boat-
ing at the lake, officials said.
Exposure to the toxic algae can pro-
duce symptoms that range from dizzi-
ness and nausea to difficulty breathing.
It can be especially dangerous for chil-
dren and pets. Water from the lake
should not be ingested, even after being
filtered.
Symptoms of skin irritation, weak-
ness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and
fainting should receive medical atten-
tion if they persist or worsen.
The reservoir’s toxic algae has been
blamed for fouling Salem’s drinking
water, leading to a weeks-long “do not
drink” advisory for vulnerable popula-
tions, including children 6 and under.
That advisory is still in effect.
This is the fourth health advisory
this year.
Here’s a timeline of events:
܂ May 23: Tests show high levels of
toxins, alert issued
܂ June 8:Tests show safe levels of
toxins, alert lifted
܂ June 13: Tests show high levels of
toxins, alert issued
܂ June 14:Tests show safe levels of
toxins, alert lifted
܂ June 15:Tests show high levels of
toxins, alert issued
܂ June 25:Three days of tests show
safe levels of toxins, alert lifted
܂ June 28: Tests show high levels of
toxins, alert issued
The confusion prompted OHA to be-
gin a new protocol in how it issues
health advisories at Detroit Lake. OHA
now requires three consecutive days of
clear tests to lift a health advisory. In
the past, only one clear test was need-
ed.
In addition, visual evidence will be
required to ensure the algae bloom has
subsided, officials said.
Contact reporter Olivia Heersink at
oheersink@statesmanjournal.com,
503-399-6657 or follow her on Twitter
@heersinkolivia.
IN BRIEF
Parade and fireworks
make Mt. Angel Fourth
Mt. Angel’s old-fashioned Fourth of
July celebration, themed “Let Freedom
Ring,” will include a parade in the morn-
ing and fireworks, music and refresh-
ments at night.
The parade starts at 11 a.m. at JFK
High School and disbands on the south
end of Garfield Street.
Fireworks will be at the athletic fields
between JFK High School and the mid-
dle school. Marion County Citizens
band will begin playing at 8:30 p.m.,
Knights of Columbus will sell food and
refreshments, and JFK High School stu-
dents will sell root beer floats.
City adopts $44.74 million budget
The City of Silverton’s operating bud-
get for the fiscal year starting July 1 is
$44.73 million.
This year, city leaders expect to
spend nearly $4.9 million more than last
year’s $39.74 budget, an increase of 12.6
percent.
Silverton taxpayers will be levied a
permanent tax rate of $3.67 per $1,000
of assessed property value. Together,
they will also pay a total of $275,000 to-
ward pool operations through the local
option tax levy approved by voters.
The city’s general fund, which in-
cludes personnel and police, is $8 mil-
lion for 2018-19. Next largest is the $5
million sewer fund, followed by the $3.3
million water fund and $2.5 million
sewer capital project fund.
More detail can be found in the bud-
get resolution approved by the council
on June 18. It’s available online at
www.silverton.or.us/agendacenter.
Inflation delays middle
school gym upgrades
SILVERTON – The $1.5 million
awarded by the State of Oregon in grant
money to make Silverton Middle
School’s gym more earthquake-proof
isn’t enough to do the job, so it won’t
happen this summer.
Higher costs in materials and sub-
contractor fees put the project roughly
$200,000 over budget, said Supt. Andy
Bellando. ZCS Engineering, of Klamath
Falls told the district that materials and
subcontractor prices pushed the cost
higher than expected, he said.
“We’ve done three different designs
trying to make this fit the budget,” Lorin
Stanley, maintenance and facilities di-
LOCAL
ADVISORS
rector, told board members this spring.
“Two to three years ago, it was a lot bet-
ter, but … the climate right now is boom-
ing, so costs are skyrocketing.”
Instead of trying to come up with the
additional $200,000 or canceling the
project and applying to the state for a
bigger grant, Silver Falls’ board decided
to approach a different contractor in
search of a lower price.
Work could still begin this year, but
not until after October at the earliest.
“Building administrative teams are
working together to ensure the project
can be completed with minimal to no
impact on students and staff at Silver-
ton Middle School,” stated a news re-
lease from the district.
Saint Benedict Festival is July 7
MT ANGEL – The monks at Mt. Angel
Abbey are hosting a public event this
weekend with food, drink, and religious
observation.
From noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday,
July 7, guests can participate in a myri-
ad of activities in honor of Saint Bene-
dict, the sixth-century saint credited
with founding western Christian mo-
nasticism.
The day begins with midday prayers
Happy Independence Day
Wishing you and your family a safe
and festive July 4th holiday.
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‘Home is where the HeART is’
now showing
SILVERTON – In July, Lunaria Gal-
lery presents a juried art show featuring
work from 11 Pacific Northwest artists
relating to their ideas about home.
The selected artists work in a wide
variety of media, ranging from tradi-
tional painting to ceramics, to fiber art
and more.
The Loft at Lunaria will feature pas-
tels by Deborah Alysoun. Her work is
based on views of nature, celebrating
the beauty of the earth.
A reception for the artists will be held
Friday, July 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. For more
information, visit www.lunariagallery-
.com or call the gallery at (503) 873-
7734.
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and vespers, followed by a gourmet pic-
nic, and wine and monk-brewed beer.
Attendees can learn about Benedictine
life and spirituality, play festival games,
explore abbey booths and participate in
a silent auction.
Tickets are $50 each. This event is
pet-free and for adults 21 and older.
Tickets are online at www.mountange-
labbey.org/sbf-ticket-form
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