Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Oregon) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 11, 2006)
Page 9 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, January 11, 2006 Some powerboat drivers need ed cards Boaters 50 and younger are required in 2006 to carry a boater education card when operating powerboats greater than 10 hp, accord- ing to the Oregon State Ma- rine Board (OSMB). Almost 120,000 cards I.V. swimmers making waves AN AUSTRALIAN ODYSSEY, called a once-in-a-lifetime experience, was enjoyed by Wescott Lynch (above with Sydney Opera House in background) and Sam Green (bottom right with kangaroo crossing sign). With lots of help from Illinois Valley or- ganizations and individuals, they raised approximately $7,600 to attend an invita- tional wrestling tournament near Brisbane, sponsored by International Sports Spe- cialists Inc. in July. They said they are extremely appreciative of all the help. Green and Lynch, now 19 and 20, earned cham- pionship wrestling awards at Illinois Valley High School from which they graduated in June 2005. Green won the Skyline Conference dis- trict title in his sopho- more and senior years and took second place as a junior. Lynch was third-place district champ as a sophomore, and was in second place his junior and senior years. In Australia, Green was awarded a third- place bronze medal. Lynch was on his way to an award, but suffered a head injury and was un- able to continue. Both said that learning about a different culture and meeting people from around the world was an eye-opening experience. (Photos provided) Numerous top victories were achieved by the Illinois Valley High School swim team during a recent five- way meet. The team, coached by Cynthia Hobbins, competed against Henley, Mazama, North Valley and Klamath Union. I.V. results: *Nick Greener, 1st place (2:44.11), boys 200- meter free-style. *Ian Barker-Cortrecht, 1st place, (31.09), boys 50- meter free-style. *Greener, 2nd place (1:12.34) boys 100-meter free-style. *Emily Harris, 2nd place, (6:18.62), girls 400- meter free-style. *Victoria Prince, 2nd place (56.09), JV girls 50- meter breast-stroke. *Harris, 3rd place (1:40.19) girls 100-meter breast-stroke. *Barker-Cortrecht, (1:40.19), 6th place boys 100-meter breast-stroke. have been distributed to boaters so far. While more than 10,000 operators in this age group have already got- ten their education cards, an estimated 22,000 have not. The cost of the card is a one-time $10 fee. During summer 2005, 478 boaters were cited for not carrying a card, incurring a $94 fine. The boater education card shows that the holder has completed a basic boater education course. The law was enacted by the 1999 Oregon Legislature to re- duce accidents, injuries and property damage on Ore- gon's increasingly crowded waterways. OSMB is phasing the requirement in by age. When fully implemented, it will apply to all boaters op- erating boats greater than 10 hp. The age requirement will increase to boaters 60 and younger in 2007, 70 and younger in 2008 and all boaters in 2009. For information on the program, or for available classroom and online courses, go to boatore- gon.com . 101 reopened Emergency repairs to Hwy. 101, where a landslide undermined the road, caus- ing collapse 3 miles south of Port Orford, is on schedule with a single lane of traffic reopening Thursday, Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. The Rocky Point slide initially was reported on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 30. Emergency repair work began Monday night, Jan. 2, with Contractor LTM Inc. of Coos Bay rebuilding a single lane of traffic. Oregon Dept. of Trans- portation continues to work on the long-term repair plan, reopening both lanes of U.S. 101 with a goal of comple- tion before spring break. Meidinger Concrete Construction Serving the Valley since 1974 Specializing in all types of Concrete and Masonry New - Foundations - Walks - Drives - Patios Mobile Home Runners and Foundations Bridges and Abutments - Slabs - Large or Small Exposed Aggregate - Retaining Walls and Basements Stamped & Colored Concrete Phone 592-4485 Mike Meidinger License #93173 (From left) Lynch, Green, and one of Lynch’s Australian cousins. Green and Lynch were able to remain in Australia until Aug. 4 because of the family connection, al- though others in the invitational left July 20 after an 11-day stay. The IVHS gradu- ates used approximately $1,500 each of their own money besides what was raised by businesses including Shop Smart Food Warehouse and Redwood Hwy. Chop- pers. Green and Lynch now are taking business courses at Southern Oregon Univer- sity in Ashland, and Lane Community College respectively. The two were able to visit many locations in Australia, and got to visit Hawaii on the way there. Every small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe. - St. Theresa of Lisieux - The Kerby Transfer Station is open to help you... Hours: Mondays - Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information phone (800) 922-1025
