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Building Tracker, a publishing platform. Father of 6 beautiful children, and married to my wonderful wife for almost 20 years. #Bitcoin

Joined August 2023

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Ryan Finlay@ryan Β·Apr 25

Deputies Arrest Gardiner Man In Hatchery Break-In, 20K Smolt Chinook Salmon Killed

π†π€π‘πƒπˆππ„π‘, 𝐎𝐫𝐞. - A Gardiner man has been arrested in a burglary of the Gardiner, Reedsport, and Winchester Bay (GRWB) Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) hatchery. The investigation began on Monday, April 22, 2024, when deputies were alerted that someone had forcibly made entry into the hatchery building. Once inside, the suspect had poured a chemical substance into one of the rearing ponds causing the death of approximately 15,000-20,000 smolt chinook salmon. Deputies processed the scene and began conducting a follow up investigation. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, around 6:30...

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Ryan Finlay@ryan Β·Apr 25

18th Annual Celebrate Children Day at Wildlife Safari Saturday April 27th

The Family Development Center invites the community to the 18th Annual Celebrate Children Day, a free event dedicated to families. On April 27, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Wildlife Safari Village, gather your loved ones for a day packed with games, animal presentations, and the chance to win door prizes. This year’s festivities are particularly special as they underscore the Family Development Center's commitment to fostering resilient children, empowering parents, and safeguarding families. As an advocate for preventing child abuse and neglect, the Center sees Celebrate Children Da...

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Ryan Finlay@ryan Β·Apr 24

Umpqua Valley Quilters' Guild to Host 39th Annual Quilt Show

The Umpqua Valley Quilters' Guild is holding its 39th annual "Follow the Stars" Quilt Show this weekend, April 26, 27 and 28, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 10 am each day. Come see over 300 quilts and nearly 20 vendors. Special Exhibits from Hoffman Fabrics' 100th Anniversary Challenge and Clark County Washington's Storytellers are included. Quilts of Valor will be awarded on Friday and Saturday at 11 am. Classes are offered as well. Rona Herman "Rona the Ribbiter", Featured Quilter and June Kuitert, Honored Quilter, will have booths to display their work and share thei...

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Ryan Finlay@ryan Β·Apr 24

Roseburg High School Hosts Career Day Featuring Douglas Fast Net and Affiliates

April 23, 2024 – Roseburg High School is thrilled to host a remarkable Broadband Career Event for its Career and Technical Education students this week. The two-day event, kicking off today and continuing into Wednesday, is a collaboration with Douglas Fast Net, Adtran, Corning Incorporated, and Ditch Witch. The purpose of the event is to introduce students to the dynamic broadband industry, its significant growth potential, and the array of professional opportunities it offers. Day one of the event will provide a unique, hands-on experience with six interactive stations set up in the campus ...

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Ryan Finlay@ryan Β·Apr 19

Body of Rachel Merchant-Ly Recovered

IDLEYLD PARK, Ore. - The body of Rachel Merchant-Ly has been recovered from the North Umpqua River today. On April 19, 2024, Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue organized a large scale search in their ongoing efforts to locate 27-year-old Rachel Merchant-Ly of Idleyld Park. Merchant-Ly was reported missing on Thursday, February 29, 2024, when she didn't arrive at Glide Elementary School where she worked as a kindergarten teacher. Later that morning, a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy located signs of a motor vehicle crash near milepost 41 on Highway 138E. On Friday, March 1, 20...