12 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS
FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016
Local
Invasive Quagga mussels stopped at border
Quagga mussels once
again were prevented from
entering Oregon and poten-
tially causing millions in
damage to our state’s water
systems and ecosystems.
Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife techni-
cians at the Ontario boat
inspection station inter-
cepted a Quagga mussel
infested boat last used in
Lake Havasu, Arizona
which is plagued with
these invaders.
The station just opened
March 3.
This is the fi rst vessel of
the 2016 inspection season
found infested with the
invasive mussels.
Rick Boatner is the
ODFW Invasive Species
Coordinator.
Motorists hauling boats
in Oregon are required to
stop at inspection stations
to have their watercraft
checked for aquatic inva-
sive species under a 2011
Oregon law. Failure to stop
at an inspection station
could result in a $110 fi ne.
Although the boat was
decontaminated at Lake
Havasu, it was obviously
contaminated and en-
crusted with a high number
of Quagga mussels in the
around the propeller shaft,
engine, and trim tab. Tech-
nicians decontaminated
the boat by scraping and
then washing it with 140
degree hot water and high-
pressure.
According to the Co-
lumbia Basin Bulletin,the
Pacifi c Northwest, includ-
ing Alaska and the Cana-
dian provinces of British
Columbia and Alberta, is
the “only region in North
America” unaffected by
the Zebra and Quagga
mussel invasions that have
devastated ecosystems and
local economies. The U.S.
Geological Survey has a
Quagga and Zebra mus-
sel distribution map on its
website.
Boat owners need to
always practice ‘Clean,
Drain, Dry’ before launch-
ing their boat:
Clean the boat complete-
ly, pulling off any plant
material, animals or mud.
Drain – completely drain
any areas that could hold
standing water by pulling
all drain plugs and soaking
up any standing water.
Dry – allow the boat to dry
before launching again.
Anglers should also clean
and disinfect their waders,
boots and fi shing gear to
prevent spreading aquatic
invasive species such as
tiny New Zealand mud-
snails and aquatic invasive
plants.
Aquatic Invasive Species
Prevention Permits are
required to boat in Oregon
for motorized boats, paddle
craft and non-motorized
vessels 10 feet and over.
Leo Adler foundation gives grants
The Leo Adler Selection
Committee announced its
2015 Community Grants
to 48 recipients, totalling
$389,380:
American National Red
Cross
Baker City Babe Ruth
Baseball
Baker City First Presbyterian
Church
Baker City Golf Club
Baker Community Choir
Baker Community Concert
Association
Baker County CASA, Inc.
Baker County Community
Literacy Coalition Inc.
Baker County Development
Corporation
Baker County Library District
Baker County Museum Com-
mission
Baker County Sheriff Search
and Rescue
Baker Little League Baseball
Inc.
Baker Loves Bikes
Baker Middle School
Baker Middle School – Tech-
nical Institute
Baker Swim Team
Best Friends of Baker Inc.
Burnt River School District
City of Baker City – Quail
Ridge Golf Course
Cornucopia Arts Council
Crossroads Creative and
Performing Arts Center Inc.
Eastern Oregon Regional
Theater Inc.
Grande Ronde Symphony
Association
Greater Bowen Valley Rural
Fire Protection District
Haines Stampede & Rodeo
Association
Historic Baker City Chari-
table Fund LTD
Little Badger Preschool at
Powder Valley Charter School
Mayday, Inc.
Music Camps at Wallowa
Lake
National Ski Patrol System
New Hope for Eastern Or-
egon Animals
North Powder City Library
North Powder Parent Teach
er Community Organization
Northeast Oregon Compas-
sion Center Inc.
Oregon Children’s Founda-
tion
Oregon Museum of Science
and Industry
Pine Eagle Charter School
Pine Eagle Health Planning
Committee
Pine Eagle United Youth
Fund
Pine Eagle Education Foun-
dation
Rachel Pregnancy Center
Special Olympics Oregon
Inc.
St. Elizabeth Health Care
Foundation
St. Luke’s Regional Medical
Center
Sumpter Valley railroad
Restoration
The Salvation Army
Trail Tenders, INC
In addition, the follow-
ing organizations favored
by Leo Adler during his
lifetime received a total of
$22,750.00 in annual Leo
Adler Grants:
4-H Youth Animal Auction
Baker City Fireman's Fund
Calvary Baptist Church
Church of Nazarene
First Christian Church
First Lutheran Church
First Presbyterian Church
First Ward LDSs
Oregon Historical Society
Robison Jewish Society
Second Ward LDS
Shriner's Hospital Food
Drive
Shriner's Hospital for
Children-Football
St. Francis Catholic Church
St. Stephens Episcopal
Church
United Methodist Church
In loving memory ...
Our loving mother and grandmother, Ines
Marie Van Cleave, passed away March 10,
2016 in Meridian, Idaho. You will always
be in our heart and memories.
Love, Judy Van Cleave, Darrell Hamilton,
Kassie, Nathan, Angela, Jessica, and
Joanna & Red McCormick
An angel fl ew by today,
Said it was going to take you away,
From all life's pain and life's sorrow,
Th at on earth, there will be no tomorrow,
But your spirit, will always be,
With us all, that we can see,
And the love that you always shared,
Will always be with those for whom you cared,
You will be missed by us all,
Never again, you can we call,
Your memories will, always be,
With us all through eternity,
Our hearts make ache, now you are gone,
Knowing that you are now gone home,
But we know you don't want us to grieve,
For again we shall see you in eternity.
By: Mae C. Garnett
Pasta Night’s Back!
Every Wednesday, choose from dozens of the best.
$18 includes salad & sourdough.
Easter Brunch 11a-4p Mar 27
Reservations please. 541.523.1889
Everyone Deserves a Loving Home,
Even our Furry Friends.
During the month of March,
Zephyr’s Bakery and Deli at 1917
Main Street is off ering a FREE hot
beverage to those who join or renew a
membership in Best Friends.
Best Friends of Baker, Inc.
541-519-7387
Bestfriendsofbaker.org
bestfriendsofbaker@yahoo.com
Find us on www.petfi nder.com
A no-kill 501(c)(3) rescue organization provid-
ing spay/neuter and vaccination before placing
pets in loving homes.
Best Friends of Baker, Inc.
rescues and fi nds homes for
Baker County pets. You can
help by becoming a member.
All money earned is directly
used to rescue homeless pets
and fi nd them a forever home.
100% of donations benefi t
local pets with no paid help.