We had a special meeting of the LVH Fishing Club on October 30th at the Clubhouse. President John Spangler introduced our special guests Dean Fleck and Don Mann.

Bud Roark told about catching his big salmon. Wayde Dudley made the comment it was a sign of the times when someone got a round of applause for catching a salmon . . .
Dean Fleck thanked the LVH Fishing Club for all the volunteer hours they spend, with special thanks for help with the U-DA-MAN Tournament. He talked about the tournament as well as some fishery issues and then introduced our special guest Don Mann.
Don Mann, general manager of the Port of Newport, gave an interesting and informative slide show on the repair of the International Dock currently underway. This project is vital to Newport as it will bring jobs, necessary income from the distant fishing fleet as well as possible tourism dollars from cruise ships. Of special importance to us all will be the fact that in the event of a tsunami caused by an earthquake this dock will stay in place and could possibly be "Ground Zero" and the point where all goods and services will originate from.

We were all invited to tour the project which will more than likely be a future trip for the members of the LVH Fishing Club and several of us will now keep a close watch on the progress of this project which is so vital to Newport, Lincoln County and the Oregon Coast.

Mr. Mann also stated his door was always open and invited everyone to feel free to contact him at his Port office with any questions.

Walter Chuck also presented us with an update of the marine reserve situation as it pertains to Newport. We appreciate Walt keeping a close eye on this and reporting back to us.

Thanks to all our speakers. It is great when we can be entertained and informed at the same time.