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successfully cleared the blockage and saved the infant's life. Cam, a two-year veteran of Amazon Pool,
<br />is a long-time competitive swimmer and polo player, and a student at Reed College. The Amazon
<br />Selection Committee recently recognized Cam as "Guard of the Week" for fulfilling his Amazon Pool
<br />duties with dedication and professionalism. His competent and timely actions reflect greatly upon
<br />Amazon Pool, the City of Eugene, and the work of lifeguards. Most important, however, is the life saved
<br />by his quick, professional action.
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<br />For more information, contact Youth and Family Services Manager Tim Patrick at 682-6347.
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<br />Amazon Pool Swim Meet Larqest in Oreqon History
<br /> Amazon Pool hosted the Oregon State Age Group/Senior
<br /> Championships July 28 - 31. More than 750 athletes from 53
<br /> teams participated in this major family event. It was an exciting
<br /> four days of individual and relay races for Oregon children and
<br /> teens, and a showcase for the youngsters' months of practice
<br /> and self-discipline. This caliber of competition is the essence of
<br /> positive youth development.
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<br />Eugene YMCA coach Dan Cole reported, "It was the biggest
<br />swim meet ever held in the state, and it ran very smoothly,
<br />thanks to the parents of Mid-Oregon Swimming and Timing, the
<br />guards at Amazon Pool, and Eugene Facility Maintenance staff.
<br />Coaches from all over Oregon absolutely loved the facility, and many now consider it the best outdoor
<br />pool in state."
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<br />In addition to the great performance by competitors, staff, and the top-notch facility, Eugene benefited
<br />greatly from hosting this meet. During the four-day meet, thousands of visitors contributed to the local
<br />economy by purchasing lodging, food, fuel and other goods and services. For more information, call
<br />Youth and Family Services Director Tim Patrick at 682-6347.
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<br />Eu.qene Outdoors Sheds I_iqht on Parks Maintenance, Restoration, Mana.qement
<br />While there is considerable interest in adding new parks and purchasing natural areas for the future, the
<br />public is also very interested in preserving past investments. The latest edition of the Parks and Open
<br />Space newsletter was written to help answer the public's questions about what the City is doing to protect
<br />Eugene's existing parks, recreation and open space areas.
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<br />Staff profiles of individuals and crews responsible for natural area restoration, play area safety, park
<br />irrigation, and maintenance of medians, street trees, and sports fields are featured. Other articles
<br />discuss the challenges of maintaining an exceptional rose garden, the ongoing battle against invasive
<br />non-native species, and improving the environmental sustainability of maintenance practices. The
<br />newsletter, which is mailed to nearly 70,000 households in Eugene, including those in the River Road
<br />and Santa Clara areas, will be delivered this week. Copies have been placed in this week's City Council
<br />packet. For additional information contact Andrea Riner, Parks and Open Space planning manager at
<br />682-4800.
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<br />OFAM 2005: Cole Porter- Niqht and Day continues
<br /> On August 11 at the Eugene Hult Center, Oregon Festival of American Music
<br /> (OFAM) showcases Cole Porter with Classic Porter--an evening of "classical"
<br /> interpretations of his songs by Grammy-winning soprano Sylvia McNair.
<br /> When asked to name a few highlights of her career, Ms. McNair responds,
<br /> "Singing the Bach B-minor Mass with the Vienna Philharmonic for Pope John
<br /> Paul II, and singing for Hillary Clinton!" Critic Rex Reed commented, "1 could
<br /> get used to this kind of ecstasy," after hearing her performance at the famed
<br /> Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel. Ms. McNair will be joined by American
<br /> Symphonia music director and conductor James Paul, pianist Dick Hyman,
<br /> and other guest musicians.
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<br /> Also on August 13, Dick Hyman, saxophonist Harry Allen, and other special
<br /> guests join OFAM's Emerald City Jazz Kings for one final Cole Porter blow-out
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<br />August 4, 2005
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