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WHAT: Public dedication of Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk in Winchester Bay
WHERE: Salmon Harbor Marina office 100 Ork Rock Road, Winchester Bay
WHEN: Tuesday, June 30 10:30 A.M.
WHO: Hosted by Salmon Harbor Marina
Contact: Jeff Vander Kley, Harbor Manager 541/271-3407 ext. 25
WHAT: Public dedication of Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk in Winchester Bay
WHERE: Salmon Harbor Marina office 100 Ork Rock Road, Winchester Bay
WHEN: Tuesday, June 30 10:30 A.M.
WHO: Hosted by Salmon Harbor Marina
Contact: Jeff Vander Kley, Harbor Manager 541/271-3407 ext. 25
The public is cordially invited to the dedication of the new Winchester Creek pedestrian bridge and sidewalk on Salmon Harbor Drive in Winchester Bay. The ceremony will begin at the Salmon Harbor Marina office and conclude with a short walk to the bridge for the ribbon cutting.
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WHAT: Next Christmas In July Planning Meeting
WHERE: Church of God 2191 Birch Avenue
WHEN: 6:30pm Tuesday June 30
WHO: Christmas In July Committee
Contact: cij.weebly.com or 271 3928
The June 23 Christmas in July committee meeting at the Church of God on Birch Avenue was headed by chairman Allen Cheney. We now have 28 homes under consideration for repair and they were reviewed for cost of repairs and volunteers needed. It was apparent that unless more volunteers come forward it will be difficult to do all the requested repairs. All present agreed to do all possible to recruit volunteers. House captains to oversee repairs on each home are especially needed.
An application for a grant from a National Geographic program that will make homes more energy efficient has been filed. If successful this will be incorporated in the program for next year. To support this request with a comment please log on to our website at cij.weebly.com and go to the news section. Volunteer forms can also be downloaded from this site.
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WHAT: Salmon Harbor Marina receives Oregon State Marine Board grant for final phase of improvements to the East Basin Boat Launch
WHERE: East Basin Boat Launch facility, Salmon Harbor Marina, Winchester Bay
Contact: Linda Noel, Project Manager Salmon Harbor Marina 541/271-3407 ext. 24
The Oregon State Marine Board at their regular board meeting on Thursday, June 18, in Astoria approved a $320,000 Boating Facility grant to Salmon Harbor Marina to pave, construct curbing, stripe stalls, and manage stormwater to replace the gravel parking facilities at the East Basin Boat Launch.
It was a very competitive process with over $12 million in project applications received by the State Marine Board for the approximate $3 million in available grant funds. Salmon Harbor Marina ranked high due in-part to the dedication of $100,000 cash match with an $11,000 in-kind match. The public bid process will begin in July with construction to take place this fall.
"We are very pleased to receive this grant award from the Oregon State Marine Board to complete the final phase of the planned improvements to the East Basin Boat Launch," said Jeff Vander Kley, Harbor Manager for Salmon Harbor Marina. "The grant for the parking improvements will be the third time that the Oregon State Marine Board has partnered with Salmon Harbor to fund improvements at the East launch. In 2005 they granted funds to replace the restroom and again in 2007, together with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Port of Umpqua, they contributed grant funds to replace the launch ramp and boarding floats."
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WHAT: SALMON HARBOR MARINA ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF A NON-ETHANOL UPLAND FUEL DISPENSER
WHERE: Near marine fuel dock on middle spit, Salmon Harbor Marina, Winchester Bay
Contact: Jeff Vander Kley, Harbor Manager Salmon Harbor Marina 541/271-3407 ext. 25
Salmon Harbor Marina is pleased to announce the addition of a non-ethanol upland fuel dispenser for use in Watercraft, Lawnmowers, Weed Eaters, Antique Vehicles and Class I & III ATV's.
The non-ethanol upland fuel dispenser is located above the marine fuel dock on the middle spit of Salmon Harbor near the west boat ramp. The facility, which provides 92-octane fuel, was constructed to meet the growing demand in coastal Douglas County for non-ethanol gasoline.
"We are pleased to provide the new service," said Jeff Vander Kley, Harbor Manager for Salmon Harbor Marina. In the past, customers were required to transport gasoline cans up and down the gangway from the marine fuel dock, which was cumbersome and unsafe. "Fuel customers can now pull directly up to the pump and have their tanks or cans filled with ease," said Vander Kley.
Due to the best Coho fishing season in years Salmon Harbor Marina is projecting a banner year in non-ethanol fuel sales. We are aware of the public need for this facility and we see this as an important service to provide our customers in a growing market," said Vander Kley.
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WHAT: Ocean Fest 2009, plus Team Triathlon on the Umpqua River - Paddle, Bike and Run
WHERE: Reedsport / Winchester Bay, Oregon
WHERE: Reedsport / Winchester Bay, Oregon
WHEN: July 17, 18, 19 --- Triathlon on Saturday, July 18
The community-wide Ocean Fest event this year will include a new Team Triathlon on the Umpqua River, where teams or individuals will paddle a kayak, ride a mountain bike, and run a fun course. Teams may have one, two or three members. Participants can take part in one or all three legs of the triathlon.
On Saturday, July 18, athletes begin registering for the races at 6:30 am at Coho Point in Winchester Bay. The Kayak leg of the triathlon starts at 8 am, the biking leg at 10:30, and the running leg at 12:30. Awards will be given at 3 p.m. during the antique car show at Reedsport High School. In addition to awards, participants will receive a free t-shirt, free dinner with the Reedsport Lions Club at the car show, and a great day on the Oregon Coast.
The entry fee is $50 team or $20 per leg. All proceeds go to Vision Assistance by The Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club.
On Sunday, leave the swimming to the ducks at our first annual duck race. Buy one of 50 rubber ducks and teach it to swim fast, and you could be the winner of fifty lucky duck bucks!
Spend the weekend touring the bay-front bazaar on Beach Blvd., and the rummage sales throughout Winchester Bay, while munching on fresh kettle corn or the famous seafood barbecue. See the very best in luxury homes on wheels at Guaranty's RV Show, where everyone is invited to step inside the RVs and try out the driver seat. Don't miss Ocean Fest traditions such as the Quilt Show and the Antique Car Show.
For more information on Ocean Fest and Reedsport / Winchester Bay, visit our website: reedsportcc.org
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WHAT: Volunteers for DuneFest 2009
WHERE: DuneFest / Winchester Bay
WHEN: July 29 – August 2, 2009
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: (541) 271-3495 or 800-247-2155
WHEN: July 29 – August 2, 2009
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: (541) 271-3495 or 800-247-2155
The Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help Project Graduation staff the registration booths, to register the participants as they enter into the DuneFest area and to help with other activities throughout the five day event. We welcome all that can give a few hours during 8am – 10pm, July 28-August 1, 2009.
DuneFest 2008 was exciting, fun-filled, and well-received with 8,000 ATV enthusiasts participating in activities throughout the five-day event. At the Northwest Festival and Event Conference the Oregon Festival and Events Association (OFEA) awarded DuneFest with the highest honor – The Ovation Award for "The Best Sporting Event in Oregon".
Please call the Chamber office at 271-3495 or (800) 247-2155 for information or to register as a DuneFest 2009 volunteer. Check out the DuneFest web-site for more information about the event at www.dunefest.com . Thank you for being a DuneFest volunteer.
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WHAT: Results of the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship
WHERE: Reedsport, Or
WHEN: Father's Day Weekend
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
WHEN: Father's Day Weekend
WHO: Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
Contact: 800-247-2155
Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship Results
Theme "Oregon 150"
Division Winners
Pro
1st Bob King Edgewood, WA
2nd Steven Higgins Northport, Wa
3rd Mark Colp Lakeport, Ca
4th Roland Karl Dobra, Germany
5th Terry Ahola Grants Pass, Or
6th John Schulz McCall, Idaho
7th Fred Bero Bybee, TN
8th Chris Foltz North Bend, Or
9th Nick Bero Bybee, Tn
10th Akio Utsu Ichihara City, Japan
Semi Pro
1st Ryan Anderson Reedsport, Or
2nd Tim Eacrett University Park, WA
3rd Marty Smith Suquamish, WA
4th Kevin Struslin Eugene, Or
5th Colby Harrington Wilkeson, WA
People's Choice Terry Ahola Grants Pass, Or
Carver's Choice Steven Higgins Northport, Wa
2009 Quick Carve Results
Thursday Quick Carve
Pro Semi Pro
1st John Schulz 1st Ryan Anderson
2nd Bob King 2nd Bryce Dotson
3rd Mark Colp 3rd James Heldt
4th Steven Higgins
5th Terry Ahola
Friday Quick Carve
Pro Semi Pro
1st John Schulz 1st James Heldt
2nd Robert Tidwell 2nd Ryan Anderson
3rd Steven Higgins 3rd Rob McElfresh
4th Matt Hambrook
4th Bob King
4th Dave Tremko
Saturday Quick Carve
Pro Semi Pro
1st Robert Tidwell 1st Marty Smith
2nd Steven Higgins 2nd Ryan Anderson
3rd Bob King 3rd Wyatt Castaneda
4th John Schulz
5th Mark Colp
Sunday Quick Carve
Pro Semi Pro
1st Mark Colp 1st Ryan Anderson
2nd John Schulz 2nd Colby Herrington
3rd Bob King 3rd James Heldt
4th Steven Higgins
5th Matt Hambrook
2009 Corvette Show
1st place Wayne Hodges
Myrtle Point
Pacific Corvette Club
1962 stock Corvette
2nd place Michael, Jennifer, & Alexander Schulz
Bandon
Coastal Corvette Club
1972 LT 1
3rd Place Randy & Dory Hays
Coos Bay
Pacific Corvette Club
2007 Z06
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