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EIGHT - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Collaboration among local and state agencies leads to success- ful flood siren test in Heppner -Continued to PAGE ONE last time Heppner tested the warning system was several years ago. Prior to the test, Steve took proactive measures to inform the communi- ty. He went door-to-door, made announcements on social media platforms like Facebook, and used the downtown Heppner speaker system to alert residents. On the day of the test, rep- resentatives from the par- ticipating agencies posi- tioned themselves around Heppner, extending out to the mill and golf course, to evaluate the siren’s reach and clarity. Sarah Baker, a long-serving dispatcher at the Morrow County Sher- iff ’s Office was chosen to press the red button to activate the siren during this test. Her expertise and dedication to the Sheriff’s Office made her a fitting choice for this important Sarah Baker, from the MCSO, pushing the siren button. -Photo contributed Members of the MCSO and the Army Core of Engineers discussing the dam. -Photo contributed moment. A key focus of the test was to determine whether the sound would travel far enough and be loud enough for everyone to hear. Research conducted by Iowa State University’s Center for Nondestructive Evaluation on the effects of temperature on sound propagation revealed that sound travels faster in warm air due to the higher energy an amplification effect that makes the sound louder and allows it to travel farther near the ground. When the siren was activated, it was heard clearly inside the Sher- iff’s Office. Some residents called the dispatch office with questions about the siren, confirming the sys- tem effectively reached the community. Following the test, the teams reconvened HHS Seniors honored each quarter -Continued from PAGE ONE Science/Spanish II Perseverance in their academic studies. Integrity in their be- havior. Good character in mak- ing decisions. Civility in collaborat- ing and working with oth- ers; or Leadership in taking on new challenges, to name just a few examples. Angel Myers--HS Condi- tioning Laia Puelles--Plant Science Ashlee Knutz--Alg. I Lakelie Thompson--JH Ro- botics Brody Knutz--MS Biology/ MS ELA Lizzie Finch--Honors Bi- ology Catherine Lindsay--8th Math/MS PE/MS S.S. Lizzie Ginn--Biology Charlie Mullins--MS PE/ MS Spanish/MS S.S Loren Trujillo--Physics Darby Spivey--AG Me- chanics/Intro to Eng. Lucas King--Intro to Engi- neering Ella Brannon--MS Biology/ MS ELA Maisyn Waller--World His- tory/ Plant Science Emma Patterson--MS PE Mason Seitz--Robotics Hailey McDaniel--Food Maya Payne--AG Lead- ership Jackson Coiner--Pre-Calcu- lus McKenzie Maben--Geome- try/ Physical Science Jasper Hanna--Alg. I/MS Computers/MS Biology Melannie Castellanos--AG I Jaxson Wight--MS Condi- tioning Natalie Piper--Geometry John Lindsay--Advanced AG/Personal Finance Neely Foster--MS Explor- ing Tech/7th Advanced Mat Journey Harris--Civ- ics-Economics Nick Wenberg--Tech Math Jules Archer--Biology/Ge- ometry Owen Guerra--HS Condi- tioning Kaden King--Metals Man- ufacturing/Tech Math Paige Miller--MS Robotics Kathryn (KC) Ander- son--US History Riley Palmer--US History/ Adv. Tech Keeley Nairns--Alg. 2 Tenley Rosenbalm--MS SS Ketch Fennern--ELA Lab Tyelor Moore--Geometry Khloe Rodriguez--MS ELA Tyler Rice--Health Kooper Miller-HS Condi- tioning. of its molecules, which al- lows it to propagate more efficiently. Under certain conditions, sound may cov- er more distance in warm air, but it often bends up- ward as it moves away from the source, making it seem quieter. In contrast, sound moves more slowly in cold air because the molecules are less energetic. However, cold air causes sound waves to bend downward, creating Sheriff’s Report WWW.HEPPNER.NET -Continued from PAGE FIVE caused an obstruction. Water Park in Hep- pner. Deputies investigated and resolved the issue. Suspicious Activity A female acting errat- ically in a parked vehicle at Love’s Travel Stop in Boardman was reported. Deputies were unable to locate her. Harassment An altercation on Brace Road in Irrigon in- volved an individual re- portedly being assaulted and an attempt to enter a vehicle. Deputies separat- ed the parties and took a report. Parking Complaint A Walmart truck was reported parked in a no-parking area near Rus- tic Truck Bar & Grill in Ir- rigon. Deputies addressed the issue. Suspicious Activity Suspicious activity was reported at Tidewater on Ullman Boulevard in Boardman. Deputies in- vestigated and resolved the situation. MCSO June 20-23, 2024 D i s a b l e d Ve h i c l e A pickup truck with a trailer was reported blocking the road at Highway 730 and Bombing Range Road in Boardman. The vehicle was moved and no longer to discuss their findings. Reports indicated that the siren’s volume and range were satisfactory, with par- ticipants noting that the current weather conditions were ideal for sound travel. Steve Freeland ex- plained that the siren will be activated for evacuation purposes if flood danger reaches level 5. The last significant flood in Hep- pner occurred in 2019 and reached level 4. It caused flooding at the football field and the elementary school. During the follow-up discussion, Will Lemon, the Operations Project Manag- er for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provided an update on the structural integrity of the Heppner Dam. He explained that the Corps of Engineers conducts annual inspections and multiple tests on the dam. According to their latest evaluations, the dam is in excellent structural condition, and there are no current concerns. The successful test of the flood warning system reassured officials and residents of its reliability. The collaboration between local and state agencies highlights the community’s commitment to flood pre- paredness and safety. Dog Complaint A resident on SW Third Street in Irrigon reported dogs coming onto their property and chasing their chickens. The situation was addressed by deputies. Dog Complaint A white dog was reported charging at a resident near SE Utah Avenue and SE Tenth Street in Irrigon. The dog’s owner was contacted and brought the dog inside. Driving Complaint Multiple speeding vehi- cles were reported on SE Utah Avenue in Irrigon. A black Honda four-door was among the vehicles noted but could not be located by deputies. Property Found A wallet was found at the Irrigon Shell Station on Highway 730. Deputies contacted the owner, who retrieved their property. Dog Complaint A loose dog was reported near SE Alfalfa Street and SE Hager Street in Hep- pner. The dog was returned to its owner. D i s a b l e d Ve h i c l e A smaller Toyota vehicle lost a wheel on I-84 East near Boardman. The wheel was in the median, and the vehicle was on the shoulder. The matter was referred to the Oregon State Police. WWW.HEPPNER.NET Submit News, Advertising & Announcements Letters To The Editor Send Us Photos Start A New Subscription 177 N. Main P.O. 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