What’s NEWS in Island City
December, 2015
Volume #12, Issue #1
Freezing Temps cause Freezing Pipes
Warning from Island City Public Works
The Island City Public Works
help to the City and you will
Department advises that you
not be charged for the extra
watch the temperature and if
water used for this purpose.
it drops below 25 degrees,
If you do experience
PLEASE LET YOUR WATER
problems, please do not
RUN. This will keep your
hesitate to call the city office
water pipes and your meter
at 541.963.5017 for
from freezing. This is a great
assistance.
Contact
Information
•••
The City Staff needs to have
accurate contact information
for all of our residents. We
need to be able to contact
everyone in case of an
emergency, or if the City
needs to terminate water
Wouldn’t life be worth the living
Wouldn’t dreams be coming true
If we kept the Christmas spirit
services for repair work. If
you have changed your
phone number, or changed
to the cellular phone, please
contact the City office at
All the whole year through
541.963.5017. You can also
~Author Unknown~
the stub of your water bill.
Union County Sheriff’s Report
write your new number on
Emergency Items
to have on hand
•••
• Medical Supplies
The Union County Sheriff’s
deputies spent 93 hours in
Department reported the
Island City.
• Radio, Flashlights &
The Sheriff’s Department
• Shovel and useful tools
following law enforcement
activity in Island City for the
Month of September, 2015.
Deputies spent 92.25 hours in
Island City. In October, 2015,
activities included routine
patrol including foot patrol,
school patrol and traffic
patrol, responded to report
of burglary & domestic
Batteries
• Money
• Matches
• Fire Extinguisher
• Blanket & Extra Clothing
• Bottled Water
dispute, unable to locate
property at the WalMart, Kids
the WalMart, cited on for
suspect, responded to call for
Walk Safe to school, DARE,
Theft III, responded to report
mental subject wit officer
Report of Hit & Run at the
of a suicidal teen, resolved
assist and CHD, report of
WalMart, Responded to
with CHD, Drug
found narcotics, call or service
report of a suicidal male with
investigations, Call for service
to the Walmart for report of
gun, male was unstable and
for a welfare check, cited 1
possible trespass, responded
taken to the ER, Responded to
subject for Failure to Register
to call of service for theft at
call of possible run away,
as a Sex Offender, and cited 1
the WalMart, disturbance call
Arrested 1 for Menacing
for Driving while suspended
at Idaho Northern parking lot,
Domestic Violence &
violation.
court ordered firearm seizure
Unlawful use of a weapon,
for mental subject, responded
call for service for possible
to report of unattended death,
mentally disturbed man,
call for suspicious person in
made contact with CHD,
the Walmart parking lot,
Responded to call of possible
report of domestic
Domestic on Walton Road,
disturbance parties separated,
verbal only, investigating a
investigated complaint of
call of inappropriate material
marijuana growing in Island
on cell phone texts, telephonic
City, DHS assist, report of lost
harassment, report of theft at
WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS
With winter upon us, please remember that the weather and road conditions are ever changing
throughout the day. As you bundle up to head out to play in the snow, please be sure to check
the weather, and call the ODOT Trip Check line at 800-977-6368, for current road conditions.
The La Grande Rural Fire Protection District is once
again helping to provide food baskets for those in need
at Christmas. For information about this project, and
how you may be able to help, please contact Fire Chief
Larry Wooldridge at 541-963-6895
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions –
give off greatest glow of happiness.” ~Bob Hope
News from the La Grande Rural Fire Protection District
With the holiday’s right around the corner, State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is
reminding Oregonians to keep fire safety front and center when cooking and
preparing holiday meals.
"When friends and family gather at this festive time of year, it shouldn't be
marred by tragedy," says Walker. "By following simple fire safety steps you
can keep yourself and loved ones safe."
From 2009 through 2013, there were more than 3,750 cooking-related fires in Oregon causing five deaths,
222 civilian injuries, and more than $32 million in property loss.
Cooking safety tips:
* Keep a close eye on your cooking; never leave cooking food unattended. If you leave the kitchen, turn off
the stove or set a timer.
* Keep your cooking area clean, including stovetop, burners, oven, and exhaust fan.
* Keep anything that can catch fire - oven mitts, wooden utensils, dishtowels, and food packaging away
from your stovetop.
* Wear clothing that will not dangle onto stove burners and catch fire.
* Keep pot and pan handles turned inward on the stove to avoid bumping them and spilling hot foods.
* Heat cooking oil slowly and never leave it unattended.
* Have a "kid-free zone" of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot foods or drinks are
prepared or carried.
If you have a cooking fire:
* Always keep a lid nearby to smother small grease fires. Smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over
the pan. Turn off the burner and don't move the pan until it is completely cool.
* Never pour water on a grease fire; it can splatter the grease and spread the fire.
* In the event of a fire in your oven or microwave, turn off the oven and keep the door closed.
* When in doubt, get out! Call 9-1-1 after you leave.
Turkey fryer safety:
"If you're cooking your turkey in a deep fat fryer, always do it outdoors a safe distance from buildings, deck
railings, and any other flammable material, and never leave it unattended," advises State Fire Marshal Jim
Walker. "Hot oil is extremely dangerous, so never use turkey fryers on a wooden deck or in your garage."
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions in using your hot oil fryer. Place the fryer on a flat, stable,
nonflammable surface and don't overfill it with cooking oil. Once the oil is up to temperature, turn off the
burner and only insert turkeys that are completely thawed; otherwise hot oil will splatter and may boil over
the sides of the fryer. Never use water to cool hot oil or extinguish a cooking oil fire. Keep children away
from the fryer, and use thermometers to gauge oil and food temperatures. After cooking, make sure the oil
is completely cool before removing it from the fryer.
More turkey fryer safety tips:
* Lower and raise food slowly to reduce splatter and prevent burns.
* Cover bare skin when adding or removing food from the fryer.
* Make sure to have at least two feet of space between the propane tank and the fryer burner.
* If the oil begins to smoke, immediately turn the fryer gas supply off and leave the pot uncovered to cool.
The City of Island City Staff and City Council would like to extend a large “Thank
You” to all of the residents! This year has been a year full of changes, and the City
Staff and Council has been so grateful for all of the support shown and expressed
throughout the year! Through these kind words and expressions, it shows how
GREAT it is to live in Island City! Thank you to all!
Remember…….
As we are trying to cut paper, printing and mailing expenses, we have gone to electronic format
for the newsletter. However, as we know not everyone has internet access, we do have a mailing
list that we send out paper newsletters. We need your help to keep everyone informed, so if you
know of anyone that is not receiving a newsletter because of lack of internet access, please
contact the City Office at 541.963.5017, so that we may get them on the mailing list.
“Christmas is forever, not for just one day. It’s for loving, for sharing, for
giving…..not to be put away like bells and lights and tinsel….The good you do for
others is the good you do for yourself…..”
Norman Wesley Brooks
There is no time more fitting to say,
“Thank You”
for your support during the past year and to
wish you and everyone close to you a very…..
MERRY CHRISTMAS
And a Healthy, Prosperous, and
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
City Council and Staff
Of the City of Island City