News Release -- Dutch Elm Disease <br /> August 17, 1998 <br /> Page 2 <br /> The Eugene Public Works Department will remove and replace any street elms found to <br /> be infected with Dutch elm disease. Public Works also will inspect and remove diseased elms on <br /> private property at no cost to property owners. Property owners with American elms suspected <br /> of being diseased should call Public Works Maintenance at 682 -4800 to arrange for a free <br /> inspection. <br /> # ## <br /> [NOTE TO EDITORS: A MEDIA PACKET CONTAINING A LETTER FROM THE <br /> OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, A FACT SHEET ON DUTCH ELM <br /> DISEASE, AND A SAMPLE TREE POSTING IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING JOHNNY <br /> MEDLIN AT 682- 4800.] <br />