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Heppner warmer than normal Knowledge can be your best in May defense against harmful algae blooms (HABs) FOUR - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Provided by the Morrow County Health Department According to prelimi- nary data received by NO- AA’s National Weather Service in Pendleton, tem- peratures at Heppner aver- aged much warmer than normal during the month of May. The average tempera- ture was 61.6 degrees which was 5.5 degrees above nor- mal. High temperatures av- eraged 74.4 degrees, which was 5.7 degrees above nor- mal. The highest was 87 degrees on the 16 th . Low temperatures averaged 48.8 degrees, which was 5.2 degrees above normal. The lowest was 37 degrees, on the 30 th . Precipitation totaled 0.48 inches during May, which was 1.18 inches be- low normal. Measurable precipitation of at least .01 inch was received on four days with the heaviest, 0.31 inches reported on the 9 th . Precipitation this year has reached 5.91 inches, which is 1.37 inches below normal. Since October, the water year precipitation at Heppner has been 9.67 inches, which is 1.67 inches below normal. The highest wind gust was 46 mph which occurred on the 23 rd . The outlook for June from NOAA’s Climate Pre- diction Center calls for above normal temperatures and below normal pre- cipitation. Normal highs for Heppner rise from 73.0 degrees at the start of June to 81.0 degrees at the end of June. Normal lows rise from 47.0 degrees to 51.0 degrees. The 30 year nor- mal precipitation is 1.38 inches. This was the warmest May on record. The pre- vious warmest was 60.7 degrees in 1993 As temperatures heat up during spring and summer, be on the watch for harm- ful algae blooms (HABs) when recreating in Oregon lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Only a fraction of Oregon’s waterbodies are monitored, so you shouldn’t count on being notified about all HABs that may form on your favorite waterbody. Oregon has thousands of fresh water recreation sites, all of which could potentially have a harm- ful algae bloom (HAB). Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are photosynthetic bacteria that are part of the ecosystem of all fresh waters worldwide. They are actually very beneficial, except when conditions provide the right tempera- ture and nutrients for the cyanobacteria to multiply Sign restoration Ione student to attend health camp project completed Bob Houser, CEO, FACHE of Morrow County Health District presents a letter of acceptance from MedQuest to IHS student Zoey Gilbert. -Contributed photo. Ione High School soph- omore Zoey Gilbert applied and was accepted to at- tend the MedQuest Health Career Exploration Camp at Eastern Oregon Univer- sity in La Grande in June. Gilbert received a scholar- ship from Morrow County Health District to cover the cost of the camp, which is coordinated by the North- east Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC). According to NEOA- HEC, thirty-five students from across the state are selected based on recom- mendations, GPA and the quality of their applica- tion. The camp allows high school students who are interested in pursuing a medical career to shadow health professionals, sit in on presentations and medical panels, witness the diagnostic process, possibly ride on an ambulance call and other activities. Gilbert’s future plans are to become a radiology technologist after she com- pletes high school. As the days get lon- ger and the weather gets warmer, local residents are gearing up for the 2018 free movies in the park, which kicks off this Saturday, June 9 at 9 p.m. The City Park in Ione will once again be the site for the movie events. Using the outdoor movie system purchased by ICABO, each movie will be sponsored by local businesses. The mov- ies will be projected onto a 16-foot, inflatable, outdoor movie screen that is ideal for a lawn audience of 250 people. Movies will start around 9 p.m. or at dark for an optimal viewing experi- ence. Concessions may be available. In the case of rain or winds above 20 mph, the event will not be held and may be rescheduled for another date. Bring a chair, blanket or even a blow up air mattress to relax and enjoy the show. Arrive with plenty of time to park and get settled prior to show time. Dogs on leashes are allowed. but please clean up after them. Admission is free. The park is located on Main Street in Ione. Open dates are available for local school groups or not-for- profit organizations to sell concessions as a fundraiser. Contact Heidi Nelson at heidi@hen-online.com for concession details. Stay up Seth Moses Roofing re- cently completed a service club sign restoration project sponsored by the Heppner Chamber of Commerce, with funds provided by the Willow Creek Valley Eco- nomic Development Group under the Community and Public Enhancement grant program. The signs are next to the state highways at the three main entrances to Heppner. Several years ago, the Oregon State Highway Department constructed shoulder turn outs which enabled travelers to pause and learn about the service clubs in the Heppner com- munity. The service club signs identify community orga- nizations that support the character of Heppner. Heppner Chamber of Commerce member, John Edmundson, prepared the grant application. The grant department at 541-676- 5421. Pets are at risk, too. Over the past several years, OHA has received many reports of dog illness- es and even deaths due to exposure to bloom-affected water. Although some spe- cific outreach efforts oc- curred along the South and main-stem of the Umpqua River following widespread publicity of dog deaths in the area, many waterbodies may not have pet signage. It is important to know that the exposure level for dogs is much lower than it is for us. They will lick it off rocks and off their fur, eat the scum and drink af- fected water. The symptoms are the same for your pet, although they will develop within the first hour or two and can be deadly. Remember! HAB program staff at OHA rely on local, state and federal agencies to provide us with information about blooms and to alert us when a bloom is sampled. OHA staff use this information and sample data to deter- mine if a health advisory should be issued and signs posted to warn people to stay out of affected water to avoid illness. Health ad- visories are sent via email and the media and can be found on our HABs website http://healthoregon.org/ hab where we post adviso- ries and other information related to HABs, as well as on our HABs hotline at 1-877-290- 6767. You can also sign up to receive email alerts. Information about harmful algae blooms and advisories are updated as this data and other informa- tion become available to us. required a match which was provided as labor and materials by Seth Moses Roofing. Bob Hager, owner of the Wood on Wood busi- Morrow County Justice of the Peace, Ann Spicer, has ness, also contributed to the released the following Justice Court report: project. -Stewart Richard Syverson, 24, of Ione was convicted of driving uninsured, fail to register vehicle and careless driving, $265 fine. -Dylan K Howey, 17, of Irrigon was convicted of fail Nazarene and Christian Church volunteers will serve to wear helmet-motorcycle operator and no insurance, lunch on Wednesday, June 13 at St. Patrick’s Senior $545 fine. Center. Lunch will be pot roast, roasted potatoes, roasted -Austin Gene Harris, 23, of Heppner was convicted carrots, cucumbers and onions and French bread.. of violation of basic rule, 79/55 mph, $265 fine. Milk is served at each meal. Suggested donation is -Kristi M Worden, 36, of Heppner was convicted of $3.50 per meal. Menu is subject to change. unlawful sale of tobacco product, $50 fine. Justice Court Report Community lunch menu Ione summer movies in the park announced to date on this and other Ione events at facebook. com/CityofIoneOregon/. The 2018 summer movie line up is: -Jun. 9, Moana (G), sponsored by ICABO -Jun. 30, Ghostbusters [the original] (PG), spon- sored by Ione Fourth of July -Jul. 14, Cars (G), sponsored by Columbia Basin Electric -Jul. 28, Beauty and the Beast [2017 edition] (PG), sponsored by Bank of Eastern Oregon, Ione Branch -Aug. 4, The Lion King (G) Sponsorship to be an- nounced -Aug. 25, Jumanji [1995 version] (PG), spon- sorship to be announced 308 E Gladys Ave Hermiston, OR 97838 Office: 541-564-5900 hermistonhomeloansrus.com Kim Arbogast Sales Manager NMLS # 230847 arbogast@fairwaymc.com Seth Moses Roofing employ- ees, David Ginn and Giovani Alvarado, are pictured in- stalling the restored Heppner Service Club Sign next to the Agriculture Service Center at the northwest entry to Hep- pner. -Contributed Photo. into what we call a bloom. There are a handful of spe- cies in Oregon that produce toxins that can potentially be high enough to be of concern to your health. All of us can be prepared to take some simple steps to ensure our safety when recreating in open water where blooms can develop. Below are some things to be aware of, but above all remember, whenever you see something that does not look familiar follow this simple motto, “When in doubt, stay out.” What to look for: There are certain wa- terbody conditions you can identify to help you and your pet stay safe and healthy. The water may smell bad or look foamy, scummy, or thick like paint. The color of the area may be pea-green, blue-green or brownish-red in color. Real algae is thick and stringy and can be picked up with a stick and aquatic plants that grow in the water have tiny roots attached. You cannot pick up a harmful algae bloom with a stick and these blooms have no roots. Symptoms: Exposure to cyano- bacteria can be serious and result in a range of symp- toms including skin rash, diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, numbness, dizziness and fainting. Children, people with weakened immune systems and pets are most vulnerable to illness. If you or someone in your fam- ily develops any of these symptoms within the first 24 hours of a potential ex- posure to what looked like a bloom, be sure to contact the Oregon Health Author- ity (OHA) at 971-673-0400 or your local public health Meghan Kae Golden Loan Officer NMLS # 573302 meghan.golden@fairwaymc.com Copyright©2018 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-877-699-0353. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Missionaries to speak at Nazarene church Church of the Nazarene missionaries Joseph and Ree Sumi will be speak- ing at the Heppner Naza- rene Church, 335 Gilmore Street, on Friday, June 8 at 6:15 p.m. A time of fel- lowship will follow their presentation allowing ev- eryone to visit and become better acquainted with the Sumi family. The Sumis have been serving with the Church of the Nazarene on the CIS Field since June 2012, which includes the coun- tries of Armenia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine and the area of Central Asia. The Heppner cemetery maintenance district will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ag Service Building conference room, 430 W Linden Way, Hep- pner. Agenda items include minutes of previous meet- ing, financial report, 18/19 budget discussion and cem- etery operations. Meetings of the Heppner cemetery maintenance district are open to the public accord- ing to ORS 192.640(1). For additional information, contact Janet Greenup at 541-561-6768. Cemetery maintenance district scheduled to meet Heppner and Ione offices CLOSED June 21st WE PRINT! SINESS CARDS U B TTERHEAD LE HURES B R OC FLYERS AND MORE! The Heppner Gazette-Times 188 W. Willow Call 541-676-9228
