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High algae levels found at Willow Creek Reservoir, could produce toxins harmful to humans and animals Bessie Wetzell Newspaper l.ibrar> University o f Oregon Eugene, OR 97403 T h e U .S . A rm y C o rp s o f E n g in eers has announced that high lev els of blue-green algae w ere found in Willow Creek Reservoir, n e a r H e p p n e r. W ater sampling has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in concentrations w hich can produce toxins harmful to humans and animals. The Corps has notified state and county health departments. S w a llo w in g o r in h alin g w ater d ro p le ts should be avoided, as well as skin contact with water by humans or animals. The toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treating water. B lu e-g reen alg ae p la n ts o c c u r n a tu ra lly in la k es and are o fte n associated with increased w ater te m p e ra tu re s and nutrients in lake water. Algal blooms are rapid buildups o f algae that are often found near the shore due to w ind and waves, and are visible as masses o f green, yellow or bluish-green slime. Exposure to toxins can produce symptoms o f n u m b n ess, tin g lin g and dizziness which can lead to d iff ic u lty b re a th in g o r h e a rt p ro b le m s and require immediate medical attention. Sym ptom s o f skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are particularly susceptible. M o n ito rin g w ill continue in the reservoir until the levels o f toxic algae d eclin e enough to m eet s ta te g u id e lin e s . Check for updates on the C o rp s ’ Portland D istrict Web site at http://w ww.nwp. usace.army.mil/. With proper precautions to avoid water contact, people are encouraged to visit Willow Creek Reservoir and enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, biking, picnicking, catch-and-release fishing and bird watching. For local information 3 r d em d continued on page four SO O T - SCHEDULE OF EVETfGS ~ TUESDAY JULY 3. 2007 VOL. 126 NO. 26 10 Pages Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Morrow County, Heppner, Oregon Wayne Hams selected 2007 lone Fourth of July Center. He has coached grand marshal nity Little League, softball and The lone Fourth o f July Committee has selected Wayne Hams as grand marshal for this year's celebration. “ Wayne has made many contributions to the lone community and school and has helped make the town a great place to live," said the Fourth o f July Committee. “His hard work, dedication, and time consuming projects have enhanced the lone com munity, school, and way of life. Wayne is very visible working on any project that lone is participating. He is a wonderful volunteer that silently does what needs to he done. He is acting Mayor, has been past mayor and serv ed on the lone City Council as council president.” W ayne's p a re n ts, Vester “Stubb” and Lorraine Hams, lived in Hardman when Wayne was bom. He was bom in Heppner. He lived in Hardman until third grade and then mov ed to lone where he grew up, along w ith brother, Lee, and sisters, Karen Haguewood and Cheryl Ploy- har. Wayne attended school there until graduation in 1%2. He played sports and was on the championship football team from lone in 1961. He attended college in Montana and played varsity football. Wayne married Di anna Pettyjohn of lone. They had five children, sons, Jeff, Craig, Shawn, and daughters, Deena Hansen and Leslie Kay, now deceased. They also hav e nine grandchildren. Wayne worked for Pettyjohn Oil Company of lone. He is now employed by Morrow County Grain Growers. Wayne is a member ofNorthwest Steelheaders ( )r- ganization, .the lone Booster Club and Hardman Commu many other sports. He helps with clean-up w ith ODOT's Adopt -a-Highway, SOLV, BLM, Morrow County His torical Society, Four Oregon Trail Sites, and Sportsman Access Points along the John Day River. 1 le is an av id fisher man and enjoys watching his grandsons play ball. "W ayne is a very deserv ing grand marshal to represent lone and a person w ho is the first to volunteer,” said the committee. Chamber ‘After Hou rs’ planned at Wheatland Insurance The Heppner cham ber o f Commerce will hold its Chamber After Hours this Thursday, June 28, at 5p.m. at Wheatland Insurance in Heppner. Food and refresh ments w ill be served and the public is inv ited to attend. City of Heppner to hold reception The C ity o f H ep pner will hold a reception honoring retiring and new city employees on Friday, June 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the city hall. Punch, cook ies, cake and coffee will be served. Everyone is inv ited to attend. G-T closed for Fourth of July The H eppner G a zette-Times office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, in observance o f Inde pendence Day. The news deadline for the Thursday, July 5, paper will remain Monday at 5 p.m. The of fice will reopen at its regular time on Thursday, July 5. ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: CHINA CREEK GOLF COURSE at ARLINGTON. FEE: $50.00 PER ADULT GOLFER. $25.00 HIGH SCHOOL & YOUNGER. CONTACT: STACIE MILLER 422-7410 OR CRAIG HOLAND 422-7455 FOR MORE INFORMATION. BUSING WILL NOT BE PROVIDED THIS YEAR - CALL 454-2000 TO RESERVE CARTS. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE IONE CITY PARK FOLLOWING THE TOUR NAMENT. Proceeds benefit lone High School Scholarships. IONE AMPITHEATER-IONE CITY PARK: 6:30 PM: VICTOR JOHNSON (Childrens Blues Musician from Hood River) 7:30 PM: TALENT SHOW - CONTACT LYNN DEE RAMOS 422-7559 8:30 PM: MORE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: "ALL EYES FIXED"-Ben McCarl, Zach McCarl, Eddie Collins & Kyle VanderWalker from Heppner FOOD & DRINK BY TAYLOR'S RESTAURANT WEDNESDAY JULY 4, 2QQ7 Wayne Hams Skaggs convicted of assault, disor derly conduct K em ber Lynn Sk aggs, 22, o f Heppner, was co n v icted o f A ssault II, Assault IV and Disorderly Conduct on June 20, accord ing to a news release from Morrow C ounty D istrict Attorney Elizabeth A. Bal lard. The charges stemmed from an incident occurring in dow ntown Heppner in the late hours o f May 19, 2006 and early m orning hours o f May 20, 2006, when Skaggs struck and injured another individual with a beer bottle. A 12-person M or row County jury deliber ated for approximately 1-1/2 hours before returning a guilty verdict. The state was represented by Ballard and Tom Ditton represented the defendant. After hearing arguments from both sides. Circuit Court Judge Dan Hill sentenced Skaggs to the cus tody o f the Oregon Dept, of Corrections for a period of 70 months. Additional terms o f the sentence included that Skaggs pay restitution to cover the victim's medical bills, and a recommendation that she participate in anger m anagem ent co u n selin g while incarcerated. t o th e MCGG GREEN FEED STORE in H e p p n e r : On July 1st, back to regular hours: Mon-Fri 8-5:30 / Sat 8-12 noon BUSINESSES OPEN: TAYLOR'S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, SUNFLOWER JUNCTION, COLLIER'S MARKET & OFFICE PUB & GRILL. 9:00 AM: FISH POND-AWESOME PRIZES!!! TOPIC CLUB BOOK SALE @ FIRE HALL TOPIC CLUB BUTTON SALE-$10.00/BUTTON - 5 DRAWINGS OF $25.00 EACH. Proceeds to benefit the lone Library. 10:00 AM: LINE UP FOR PARADE AT MCGG ELEVATOR HORSESHOE PITS OPEN-KENNY TURNER 11:00 AM: RED, WHITE & BLUES- CRUISIN' TO THE BLUES PARADE WAYNE HAMS-GRAND MARSHALL KATIE GARRETT-NATIONAL ANTHEM CONTACT DAVE HEAGY 422-7066 FOR MORE INFORMATION PARADE ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL, POST OFFICE, COLLIERS, OFFICE PUB & GRILL MCGG & TAYLOR'S BLUES CRUISE CLASSIC CAR PARADE 8t SHOW CONTACT CHUCK NELSON 989-8148 FOR MORE INFORMATION 8i CAR SHOW APPLICATION 12:00 PM (starting times vary): ST WILLIAMS PIE & COFFEE SALE PARK EVENTS & FOOD VENDORS OPEN STRAW MONEY PILE, FROG JUMPING, CHALK DRAWING, DUNK TANK, VOLLEY BALL BINGO @ LEGION HALL, FREE SWIMMING 2:00-4:00, DUCK RACES 4:00 CARDINAL BOOSTER CLUB T-SHIRT SALE-$10.00/EA-(ORIGINAL DESIGN!) 3:00 PM: THIS YEAR'S STAGE ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES THESE WORLD CLASS BLUES MUSICIANS: SASSPARILLA HILLSTOMP BIG MONTE AMUNDSON THE IONE ALLSTARS - Randy Lilya, Doug Row ell & Jim m y Lloyd Rea featuring FIO N A BO YES (International Award Winning Blues artist from Australia) (SPECIAL NOTE: THIS GROUP OF MUSICIANS HAS COME TOGETHER AND EORMED THIS BAND JUST EOR IONE'S CELEBRATION! ) 7:00 PM: BOAT TRIP AUCTION & MC RODEO COURT RAFFLE DRAWING DUSK: MAGNIFICENT FIREWORKS DISPLAY!!!!! ALL NURSERY STOCK 30% OFF! S a l e t h r o u g h J u l y 3. U r tr i ll h e c l o s e d W e d n e s d a y . J u l y I. M orrow C ounty Grain G rowers Green F eed & S eed 242 W. Linden Way, Heppner • 676-9422 • 989-8221 (MCGG main offic«) i t *
