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Jet boat racers compete on South Coast rivers
BY BREE LAUGHLIN Country Media
The best jet boat racers in the world gathered on the South Coast in hopes of claiming the 2024 World Jet Boat Champi-
onship title. The world-class competition took place from May 4 to 11 set against the stunning backdrop of the Rogue and Coquille Rivers on Oregon’s South Coast, as well as the
Klamath River in Calif. “These are the best of the best in the world driving these boats – without question,” said race official and Sweep Boat Captain Robbie Pierce, during the final day of
competition. Jet Boat racers from all over the world took part in the competition – including the United States, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. South Coast local Tim Hard-
ing also competed in the world-class races. The series of races, coined the ‘Leo Wright Memorial,’ were hosted by the Southern Oregon Power Boat Association. The races featured
boats that are specially designed for speed and maneuverability. Race officials said it requires exceptional skill and Jet Boat Races continues on page 5
Annual Charleston Fisherman's
Memorial "Blessing of the Fleet" - Memorial Day In honor of the commercial fishing fleet and it's importance to the Charleston community, the annual Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Service will be held at the Charleston Fisherman's Memorial Garden, near the launch ramp at the Charleston Marina at 10am on Monday, May 27th, 2024.
The service honors the local men and women involved in Commercial fishing and the fishing industry who have died since 1941. As part of the event, local marine services firm owner, William Elderkin will speak at the memorial and a Blessing of the Fleet will take place. U.S. Coast Guard will provide a color guard and
advance and retire the colors. The 1954 Buoy Bell will be rung as each name is read, significant because fishermen rely on this sound for safe navigation. This year, on the Industry plaque will honor: Roy C. Cameron, Michael L. Workman, Amos Allen "Red" Astor, James "Jim" Nash, W.A.
"Rusty" Shield, Scott Heath. On the Fishermen's Memorial Plaque: J. B. John Elliott Burgess, Gary "Bear" Gene Warren, John Frank Hatten, Richard "Dick" Lilienthal, Gladys Johnston, Doris L. Hockema, Spud Murphy, Alice I. Gunnari, Captain James L. Moore, Holly Hall Stamper, Don G Burks.
Following the service, there will be coffee and cake reception for all courtesy of the Charleston Fishing Families at 63480 Crossline Road in the Charleston Marina. The community is encouraged to provide floral arrangements. Only biodegradable florals can be taken to sea, however.
Memorial Day services announced Annual cemetery Memorial Day services honoring loved ones gone before us will be held Monday, May 27, starting at 10 a.m. at Ocean
View Memory Gardens 1525 Ocean Blvd. and 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park 63060 Millington Frontage Rd. in Coos Bay with the American
Legion Bay Area Post #34 and the Coos Bay Elks Lodge #1160 as well as local veterans groups and organizations officiating.
Information and assistance locating grave spaces and flower placement will be provided throughout the weekend by the staff of Sunset
Memorial Park, 267-7182 and Ocean View Memory Gardens, 888-4709.
Coos Bay Police to participate in Click it or Ticket program The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort. The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) will be participating in the national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day
holiday and runs from May 20 to June 2, 2024. “We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said CBPD Captain Tom Lindahl. “It’s not just a safe thing to do—it’s the law. During the Click It or Ticket campaign, the CBPD will be working with our fellow law enforcement officers across local and state lines to ensure the
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message gets out to drivers and passengers. Buckling up is the simplest thing you can do to limit injury or save your life during a crash. We see the results of not wearing a seat belt all the time. We see the loss of life. So often, it could have been prevented.” The national seat belt use rate in 2023 was 91.9%, which is good, but it can be better. The other 8.1% still need to be
reminded that seat belts save lives. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a noexcuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night. For more information on the Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization, please visit NHTSA. gov/ClickIt.
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