By Alex Paul
Linn County Communications
There were 105 deaths and 61 births in Linn County in August, Health Officer Dr. Adam Brady reported at the Sept. 16 meeting of the Linn County Board of Commissioners.
Dr. Brady said 59 males and 46 females died in August. Three were individuals who were more than 100 years old.
Tobacco use was associated with 23 deaths, diabetes was associated with 14 deaths and alcohol use was associated with five deaths.
There were 33 boys and 28 girls born in August.
There were 30 reported animal bites and 244 total so far this calendar year.
Dr. Brady said there was one new case of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and eight total for the calendar year to date.
In other business, the commissioners:
- Approved a resolution and order to purchase a rock quarry on Brock Drive, off Stayton Scio Road, for $120,000 from Mary J. Brock, trustee of the Mary J. Brock Revocable Living Trust, David W. Brock and Francis E. Brock. Roadmaster Amy Ramsdell said the property transaction is set to close on Sept. 25.
- Approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Health Authority not-to-exceed $133,000 for funding of the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Program for the 2025-2027 biennium. The program teaches parents how to interact in positive ways and set boundaries with their young children who have behavioral issues.
- Approved a Temporary Employment Agreement with Linn County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy Alan Campbell, who will retire on Oct. 31. The agreement will allow Campbell to continue working full time under contract through Dec. 31, 2025.
- Approved a First-Time Youth Wage Grant Agreement with Newman-Lebanon-Stayton-Schmizza Public House.