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MAY 29, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
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Siletz motorboat use at issue JIM FOSSUM The News Guard
Proposed changes in boating regulations involving the use of vessels with motors greater than 10 horsepower above Morgan Park on the Siletz River will be addressed with the Oregon State Marine Board at a public hearing June 5 in Lincoln City. Two meetings –s the first at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Lincoln City City Hall,
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801 S.W. Highway 101, and another June 25 at OSMB headquarters at 435 Commercial Street N.E., in Salem – will help clarify the use of gas-powered boats versus other recreational activities and their impact on the environment. Among other things, proponents of the ban on motorized boats exceeding 10 horsepower along the river as it travels east from Siletz Bay cite the effect on water cleanliness, erosion
and spawning. In addition to environmental issues, the OSMB is being asked to mediate public opinion on the river’s availability to recreationalists based on various criteria regarding jet boat usage on Oregon rivers and streams. Opponents of a change argue that the Siletz River is well managed and evenly shared under current regulations. They argue that the
Oregon State Marine Board Public meetings • 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5
City Hall, 801 S. Highway 101, Lincoln City
• 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 25
435 Commercial St. N.E., Salem
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Taft seniors prepare for graduation
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Photos of grads from Taft High School, Career Tech Charter High School and Lincoln City Seventh Day Adventist.
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“They were just seventh-graders when I got here,” Taft High 7-12 principal Scott Reed said, “so, I have Taft High grown with 7-12 them.” And Graduation those 90 2:13 p.m. seniors are exJune 1 pected to 3780 Spyglass take part Ridge Dr. in the school’s 541-996-2115 Saturday, June 1, graduation ceremonies that begin in the school’s gymnasium at 2:13 p.m. Reed said his school is filled with students who have great character. “Many of them have gone through great obstacles like homelessness, foster care, the loss of a parent and even abuse,” said Reed. “But they still keep persevering. They are a group of phenomenal students. Their character is outstanding.” But some of the seniors won’t be getting their diploma Saturday. Reed said that’s due, in part, to the higher standards set by the state.
Clarification
In the story Lincoln City Day Care facing new lawsuits in last week’s edition a response from the operators of Samaritan Early Learning Center was not included. Here is that response from Marty Cahill, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Chief Executive Officer: “This new lawsuit arises out of the same situation alleged in the previous suit. It is not a new accusation. Barbara Dougherty (The Samaritan Early Learning Center Director) is still employed by Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and has its full support and confidence.”
WEATHER GUIDE PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS
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Tues., May 21 Wed., May 22 Thurs., May 23 Fri., May 24 Sat., May 25 Sun., May 26 Mon., May 27
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Weekly Rainfall: 4.5 inches Yearly Rainfall: 28.95 inches
WEEKLY OUTLOOK The weather guess is that the Central Coast will get a break from the wind and the rain. The last full week of May and the first weekend of June should be partly sunny. Weather data provided by Roads End Weather Watcher Sheridan Jones
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Matthew Broaderick, 7, of Bend, gets ready to drop a single flower into the bay as he watches the annual Fleet of Flowers begin at the Depoe Bay Harbor.
Depoe Bay’s Fleet of Flowers remembers, honors Oneita Turner carefully handed the small white plastic bucket to her son, Jeurgen. Turner had carefully arranged about two dozen fresh red roses in the bucket, each with a tag and the name of a military veteran. “I put their names, the branch of service, and what war they were in on the
tags,” said Turner. “I have names in here from World War I to Desert Storm.” Turner and her late husband lived at the Coast for many years. She now resides in Salem and has been bringing the flowers to the annual Fleet of Flowers memorial in Depoe Bay for 40 years. Jeurgen Turner is the skipper of the
Tacklebuster, one of the boats in Depoe Bay decorated with flowers for the Memorial Day ceremony. “I do this because it is important,” she said. “I chose roses because they seem to fit with the veterans.” See FLEET OF FLOWERS, Page A3
See GRADUATION, Page A8
Hot off the presses, Taft students turn to self-publishing JIM FOSSUM The News Guard
They’ve gone into the book publishing business at Taft High 7-12 and not only the students are benefitting. Utilizing the brainstorm of journalism instructor Barton Howe and the talents of some aspiring young graphic artists, creative writers and imaginative thinkers, the first self-publishing of the school’s yearbook has led to what innovators hope will become an expansive business enterprise that will benefit not only students but the local business community and aspiring authors and storytellers as well. What started as a way to reduce costs of producing the annual school yearbook of lasting memories for students, teachers and See PUBLISHING, Page A8
From left, sophomore Sierra Kennedy, teacher Barton Howe and senior Keegan Clark show off some of the publications they have produced this year at Taft High 7-12.
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