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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019 ܂ SILVERTONAPPEAL.COM PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK Oregon raft, kayak fees could increase to $17 Boaters 14 years and under won't need the permit and it could be transferred between boats. A $5 per week opinion will also be available. The permit would required on all rivers, lakes and reservoirs — any "boatable waterway." The legislation is the latest attempt by the Marine Board to find a way to both serve and bring in money from the state’s increasing population of rafters, kay akers, drift boaters and standup paddlerboarders. Fees on motorboats have long paid for boat ramps and waterway facilities in Oregon. But beginning around 2011, the number of nonmotorized boats be gan to rise, crowding access points and leading to frus tration between the two groups, officials said. Zach Urness Salem Statesman Journal USA TODAY NETWORK The Oregon Marine Board has proposed increasing fees on rafts, kayaks and other nonmotorized boats in an effort to improve boat ramp facilities and access statewide. Currently, nonmotorized boaters must purchase a $5 invasive species permit for crafts 10 feet and longer, often with a $2 processing fee. The price would in crease to $17 per year under Senate Bill 47, which will be considered this session in the state legislature. The new revenue would go into an account that dis tributes money to local governments for waterway projects the state says are badly needed. See BOAT FEES, Page 2A Kayaks and rafts over 10 feet long would need a $17 permit under a plan being considered by the state legislature. ZACH URNESS / STATESMAN JOURNAL Silverton honors top volunteers of the year Christena Brooks Special to Salem Statesman Journal USA TODAY NETWORK An aerial view of a solar farm owned by Volcano Solar, LLC on 35th Avenue NE in Keizer Tuesday January 15, 2019. DAVID DAVIS AND KELLY JORDAN / STATESMAN JOURNAL Oregon adopts strict rules for solar farms Companies can build dual-use farms on high-value soil Bill Poehler Salem Statesman Journal USA TODAY NETWORK The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission didn’t shut the door on new solar farms being built on highvalue farmland Friday, but it did al low counties to choose if they could be built under sig nificant restrictions. The commission voted to adopt temporary rules that apply statewide to no longer allow construction of pho tovoltaic solar power generation facilities — commonly referred to as solar farms — on soils that are determined Class 1, Class 2, prime or unique soils. But if a solar developer can determine a dual use, such as beekeeping, of a solar farm on highvalue farm land, they can choose to build on 20 acres if a county allows it. Marion County in March 2018 changed its codes to prohibit building solar farms on highvalue farmland. There are 289,383 acres of farmland deemed high value in Marion County that will be off limits to new development unless the commissioners change the rules to allow dualuse solar farms. Winter is awards season, from the Grammys to the Oscars, and the atmosphere of appreciation is reach ing Silverton too, at the 48th Annual First Citizen Banquet. It’s ironic, but hardly unusual, that this year’s First Citizens, recognized for their volunteerism, are more accustomed to giving awards than getting them. “I always try my best to stay out of the spotlight,” said Kevin Palmer. “We typically do stuff behind the scenes.” “I’m an award giverouter,” added his wife, Stacy Palmer. “Being in this position is funny.” For years, this married couple has helped host the annual banquet, respectively organizing and emcee ing so Silverton’s most active volunteers could be recognized. Now they are the guests of honor them selves. Kevin, 56, was born in Silverton, while Stacy, 51, moved here from California when she was in the sixth grade. As youngsters, they both watched their moth ers volunteer in local clubs and statewide organiza tions. In fact, Kevin’s mom was Silverton’s initial First Citizen, while Stacy’s still works with her today. Stacy’s grandfather operated the Leprechaun Room, a downtown bar she said had a “rowdy” rep utation that operated in the basement below now shuttered O’Brien’s Café. See BANQUET, Page 2A See SOLAR, Page 2A Who's performing at the 5th annual Salem Winter Brewfest? a big event after the holidays "when there isn't a ton to do." It's intended to be one big party with an array of beverages, where live entertainment is just as impor tant as the beers. The lineup for this years Brewfest features five acts who all performed at the event in 2018. Bringing back the same acts was intentional, Unruh said, because each one fits the event's atmosphere. The talent hits all the benchmarks for the organiz ers: good musicians who are entertaining and take the job seriously. "For any good party, you just need good music, good drinks, good company, and a good atmosphere," Unruh said. "We strive to be strong in all of those Abby Luschei Salem Statesman Journal USA TODAY NETWORK It's a special year for Salem Winter Brewfest, be cause the fourday festival turns 5 years old this year. Taking place under heated tents on the Capitol Mall, the event will feature local brews, ciders, food and musical talent from the Northwest, Wednesday, Jan. 30 to Saturday, Feb. 2. Organizer Jason Unruh, said it's hard to believe Winter Brewfest is hitting the 5year milestone. "It feels like yesterday that we started," said Unruh, the executive director of the Hoopla Association. "We just want to grow." The Hoopla Association created Salem Winter Brewfest in 2015 to provide MidValley residents with See BREWFEST, Page 3A Kevin and Stacy Palmer. 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