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OHA warns of toxic blooms
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Different cyanobacterial species produce different toxins. Most of them cause gastrointestinal illness and acute skin rashes, and they can be deadly, according to an OSU study.
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As summer approaches, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people heading outdoors to enjoy Oregon’s lakes, rivers and reser-
voirs to be on the look-out for potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Cyanobacteria are beneficial bacteria found in all fresh water worldwide. The bacteria can multiply into blooms in any water body under the right condi-
tions — warm weather, sunlight, water temperature, nutrients and water chemistry. Many blooms are harmless, but some can produce cyanotoxins that make people and animals sick. Exposure
Exposure to cyanotoxins occurs when water is swallowed while swimming, or when people inhale water droplets during high-speed activities such as water-skiing or wakeboarding. Symptoms of exposure to cyanotoxins include:
Diarrhea Cramps Vomiting Numbness Toxic Blooms continues on page 14
Don Crowe Joins SWOCC announces Dream Golf as Senior Chef Reilly Meehan as VP, Operations 2024 Distinguished Alumnus For the World Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce Reilly Meehan is the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus. Meehan graduated in 2011 from Southwestern with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts. The Distinguished Alumni award recognizes individuals who demonstrate significant contributions to their professions, communities, or academia. “Being chosen as the 2024 SWOCC Distinguished Alumni is a high honor and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to continue to represent SWOCC and OCCI for years to come,” Meehan said. “I was given the opportunity to pursue a career that not only allows me creative expression but also freedom and a space for individuality – all thanks to the nurturing nature of the staff and teachers I crossed paths with during my time as a student here. I look forward to seeing what Chef Reilly Meehan continues on page 15
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Former Bandon Dunes GM to Provide Guidance for Existing Resorts and New Properties For the World
Crowe has been named Senior Vice President of Operations. In his new position, Crowe will support operations at Bandon Dunes and Sand Valley resorts and establish operations teams, policies, and processes at Rodeo Dunes, under construction in Colorado, and additional properties currently being evaluated or developed.
Dream Golf, a collection of golf resorts and new properties in development, today announced that longtime Bandon Dunes General Manager Don
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