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Athletes and musicians at Sprague High School are hoping to bring golfers of all skill levels out for a fundraiser supporting the school’s booster club.

The 5th Annual Oly Open Golf Tournament will be Friday, May 1, at Creekside Golf Course in Salem. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by a BBQ lunch at noon and a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to register a team.

Proceeds from the event support the school’s sports teams and music ensembles.

For more information, team registration, or sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected].

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Over 100 local educators get a Crystal Apple nod

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READERS REACT: “I feel much sorrow about how human ignorance and failure resulted in the death of an innocent coyote. Of course, we should never try to feed coyotes and we must keep our pets inside at night. Otherwise, coyotes avoid contact with ‘dangerous’ humans.” – Mary Raney

That was among the reactions to Hailey Cook’s recent report on the aftermath of a suspected coyote attack in West Salem.

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