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FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, August 9, 2017 A View from the Hill By Doris Brosnan The community at Wil- low Creek Terrace is es- pecially thankful for the variety of indoor activities available through the week, since the outside tempera- tures are hitting three digits. Morning exercises and dis- cussions stimulate the mind and body without threat of overheating. Bingo, craft projects, crossword puzzle challenges and the jigsaw puzzle are great fun without the heat. The weekly piano performance is soothing and nostalgic. The Wednesday reading of the Gazette-Times informs, creates conversations and offers a bonus that fits so nicely with these hot sum- mer days: The participants combine the reading and visiting with an ice cream social. Perfect! July zipped by with its hot, dry days and August promises to do the same, but it brings a favorite event in a couple of weeks. Sev- eral residents will be taking in the Morrow County Fair; some will also attend the ro- deo and everyone is hoping to watch a Willow Creek Terrace float cruise Main Street in the big parade. Plans are in the making. Morning discussions and dining menus will fea- ture several nationally- designated (by whom?) days of celebration. While acknowledging a “Twins Festival,” Aug. 4-6, Resi- dents and Staff can share stories about being, know- ing or hearing about twins. (Maybe someone will de- cide to dress as twins?) On the fifth, American Band- stand will be the topic as its 1957 origin is celebrated. (Remember when it was so shocking, some par- ents refused to let their children watch it?) Three designations will probably mean a long discussion on the sixth, as Forgiveness, Lifelong Friendships, and Sisters are all featured that day. If anyone takes the week of the Aug. 7-13 seri- ously enough, some facial muscles might become sore but stronger—that is cel- ebrated as “Smile Week.” Smokey the Bear turns 73 on the ninth, so the morning conversation may include stories about forests, fires and maybe meeting the big fellow. Vinyl records will provide atmosphere to the discussion on the 12 th , as they are featured on the calendar, as are Middle Children. (Many, many stories there, surely!) And that segues into Aug. 13’s Weight Watchers lose a ton discussion of “Family.” Everyone will enjoy talking about Best Friends on the 15 th , which is also National Relaxation Day, so relax, everyone! Anyone who knows some Old Wives’ Tales may want to join the morning conversation on the 16 th , and figure out the truth of some. The sixth “Serendipity Day” will be the topic on the 18 th , and poets and poetry will be featured on the 21 st . On “Be an Angel Day,” the 22 nd , Residents are bound to reminisce about small acts of service others have provided or blessings that others have been to them. The dog has its designated day of celebration on the 26 th , and “Grief Aware- ness” will be the somber but maybe helpful topic on the 30 th . And foods that have their special days in August and will be featured on the Terrace menus? Choose the days to join the Residents for Ice Cream Sandwiches (Aug. 2), Watermelon (Aug. 3), Zucchini (the 8 th ), Rice Pudding (Aug. 9), Banana Splits (10 th ), Creamsicle (14 th ), Lemonade, which was introduced in Paris, France, in 1630 (20 th ), Sponge Cake (23 rd ), Peach The local Weight Watchers group has lost a ton—or nearly. The local group, which now con- sists of 22 members in the Heppner area, has lost 1,944 pounds over the last year and a half. Pictured are a few of the members, Virginia Ramirez, group leader Jill Miller, Sally Walker, Nova Simpson, Kandy Boyd and Kathi Dickenson. New members are encouraged to show up any time; the group meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s parish hall. -Contributed photo Pie (24 th ) and Cherry Turn- overs (28 th ). Yes, readers, these foods do have their national days of recognition on some calendars, so you may want to honor them in your own homes. Residents and Staff Elwood at Music in the Park Colton “Elwood” Haney. -Contributed photo Heppner’s Music in the Park program continues this Sunday, Aug. 13, with a performance by Colton “El- wood” Haney, singer and songwriter. He describes his music as “folk n’ soul,” inspired by the serenity and power of nature. Elwood sings with a guitar in hand and a harmonica nearby. Formerly a member of the folk, country and soul band “Bitterroot,” he’s made Eastern Oregon his home while performing all around the Inland Northwest. His appearance in Heppner will be the fifth consecutive day in a series of concerts beginning in Moscow, ID, and continuing on to Jack- son, WY, after his visit to Heppner. This series of summer concerts is held on the sec- ond Sunday of the month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heppner City Park on Main Street. Funding is provided by the Morrow County Unified Recreation District. The Shared Ministry of Hope Lutheran Church and All Saints Episcopal Church facilitates this event as a service to the com- munity. The final concert in this fifth season of Music in the Park will be held on Sun- day, Sept. 10, featuring Eric Jepsen and John Wambeke. Pulled pork sandwiches and more will be available for purchase by donation in support of the Shared Ministry’s well drilling projects through Living Water International. In the event of rain, this concert will be moved to the Heppner Elementary gym. CHRONICLES DEDICATION -Continued from PAGE ONE interest and support into her then as Morrow County and offering our legacy to other until they became involved in 4-H, but from then on, they knew that something special had hap- pened for both of them, and they eventually married in 1950. Betty’s mother was a member of the Morrow County Historical Society and was enthused over the inception of the Mor- row County Chronicles in 1982. She continued her final years. Betty and Louis joined the historical society, and they agree that their interest in the publication must have been stimulated by Dorris’s enthusiasm. As their lives became fuller as parents and with Betty’s work at the Ione School library and Louis’s responsibilities on the fam- ily farm, on the Port of Morrow Commission and Judge, they continued their active participation in the historical society and in the creation of each year’s Chronicles. Without the Carlsons, these collections of county- related stories might not have continued a few years ago. The Carlsons have convinced many people over the years of the im- portance of saving history Justice Court Report Morrow County Justice of the Peace Ann Spicer has released the following Justice Court report: -Camille Beth Malcom Peck, 65, of Lexington was found guilty of Violating the Basic Rule (VBR) 85/55 mph and was fined $260. -Kyler D. Dial, 28, of Heppner was found guilty of Driving While Suspend- ed (DWS) – Violation and Driving Uninsured, as well as receiving a warning for Switched Plates, and was fined $435 and $260 respec- tively for a total of $695. -Dial, 28, of Milton- Freewater, OR Failed to Appear and was found guilty by default of DWS – Violation and Driving Uninsured and was fined $435 and $260 respectively for a total of $695. -Dial, 28, of Heppner Failed to Appear and was found guilty by default of Driving While Suspended (DWS) – Violation, as well as receiving a warning for Switched Plates, and was fined $435. -Nicholas Heimgartner, 31, of Pilot Rock Failed to Appear and was found guilty by default of Violat- ing the Speed Limit 45/35 mph. He was fined $110. -Michael Oliver, 24, of Irrigon Failed to Appear and was found guilty by default of DWS – Violation and was fined $435. -A 17-year-old male of Lexington Failed to Appear and was found guilty by de- fault of Failure to use a Seat Belt and was fined $110. -Vicki Faye Martin, 29, of Hermiston was found guilty of VBR 77/55 mph and was fined $260. -John Anthony Co- chran, 40, of Portland was found guilty of No Resident Angling License and was fined $110. -Bradley Erick King, 47, of Heppner Failed to Appear and was found guilty by default of No Ops and Driving Uninsured and was fined $260 on each count for a total of $520. -Terrisa Kay Dixon, 32, Failed to Appear and was generations to come. “For their undying sup- port, we thank them and dedicate this 2017 Morrow County Chronicles to Louis and Betty Carlson,” stated the inscription in this year’s Chronicles. For information about Louis and Betty and their families, readers can see ar- ticles in several past issues of the Chronicles. have been honored to have Onna DeLoach working for and with them, so they will sadly bid her fare- well as August comes to a close. Onna graduated from Heppner High School this spring and will be heading off to college soon. She will be a loss to the Terrace, but everyone is also happy for her as she begins work toward her goals. They all view Onna as a fine mem- ber of their community and wish her well. Boardman hears extension service presentation During the Aug. 1 meeting, the Boardman City Council heard a pre- sentation from the OSU Extension Service regard- ing the formation of new special districts in Morrow and Umatilla counties. The Extension services of Morrow and Umatilla counties are promoting the formation of a new Exten- sion service district in each county, and asked the city council to support putting it on the May 2018 ballot for voters’ consideration. They proposed a draft resolution stating the City of Board- man supports the initiation of the formation of the new district. The Extension services plan to ask the voters of Morrow and Umatilla coun- ties to approve the forma- tion of the new districts with a $0.33 per thousand assessment rate, generating an estimated $1.5 million a year. Because of the way special districts receive their taxes, the councilors’ chief concern is the loss of revenue to the City of Boardman if this new spe- cial district is formed. At the Sept. 5 council meet- ing, councilors will further discuss the proposal and a resolution will be decided on at that time. In other city business, the council approved a resolution to apply for a special city allotment from the State of Oregon for road improvements on North Olson Road. Councilors also ratified a labor contract with the public works and clerical departments. The city’s engineer- ing firm, Anderson Perry and Associates, presented information to the council regarding the city’s mas- ter water and wastewater plan. The council scheduled a special meeting to fur- ther discuss the water and wastewater master plan on Aug. 7. WILLOW CREEK ALGAE found guilty by default of No Ops and was fined $260. -Norin Frederick Wal- stead, 73, of Portland was found guilty of VBR 73/55 and was fined $160. -Shawn Neil Lala, 41, of Burlington, IA Failed to Appear and was found guilty by default of No Ops and Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance and was fined $260 on each count for a total of $520. In addition, the subject was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants and Resisting Arrest and was sentenced to 10 days jail time with credit for time served, three years of driver’s license suspen- sion, and 24 months bench probation, to include a drug and alcohol assessment, Victims Impact Panel, two years with an ignition inter- lock device and no contact with police agencies except in emergency situations. An additional count of Attempt to Assault a Public Safe- ty Officer was dismissed. Fines were $2,860 plus at- torney fees. -Continued from PAGE ONE proven effective for remov- can be eaten, but internal or power boating where ingestion and inhalation exposure can occur is dis- couraged. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets as a result of these water activi- ties in areas where a bloom has been identified, or an advisory issued, can expose people to the toxins being produced. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, people who have skin sensitivities that come into contact with a bloom may experience a puffy, red rash at the affected area. Drinking water directly from Willow Creek Reser- voir at this time is especial- ly dangerous. OHA Public Health Division officials advise campers and other recreational visitors that toxins cannot be removed by boiling, filtering or treat- ing water with camping- style filters. People who draw in- home water directly from the affected area are advised to use an alternative wa- ter source because private treatment systems are not ing algae toxins. However public drinking water sys- tems can reduce algae tox- ins through proper filtration and disinfection. If people connected to public water systems have questions about treatment and testing, they should contact their water supplier. If communi- ty members have questions about water available at nearby campgrounds, they should contact campground management. Oregon health officials recommend that those who choose to eat fish from wa- ters where algae blooms are present remove all fat, skin and organs before cooking, as toxins are more likely to collect in these tissues. Fil- lets should also be rinsed with clean water. Public health officials also advise people to not eat freshwa- ter clams or mussels from Howard Bay and that Ore- gon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations do not allow the harvest of these shellfish from freshwater sources. Crayfish muscle organs and liquid fat should be discarded. Exposure to toxins can produce a variety of symp- toms including numbness, tingling and dizziness that can lead to difficulty breath- ing or heart problems, and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of skin irritation, weakness, diarrhea, nausea, cramps and fainting should also receive medical attention if they persist or worsen. Children and pets are at increased risk for exposure because of their size and level of activity. People who bring their pets to Willow Creek Reservoir for recreation activities should take special precautions to keep them from drinking from or swimming in the lake, and from licking their fur in the event they swim in affected water. The advisory will be lifted when the concern no longer exists. To learn if an advisory has been issued or lifted, visit http://www. healthoregon.org/hab.
