Dolores man falls to death from Oregon cliff
Authorities say a Colorado man fell to his death from a cliff at Benham Falls in Central Oregon.
Cyclists found 62-year-old Daniel Lowry unconscious Saturday in shallow water at the base of the cliff, and paramedics were unable to revive him.
Deputy Liam Klatt of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office says Lowry fell 40 to 50 feet and there were no signs of foul play.
According to Klatt, the man from Dolores, Colo.,planned to go kayaking and was probably scouting the area when he fell.
Benham Falls is a popular recreation area with rapids on the Deschutes River, near Lava Butte between Bend and Sunriver.
Heritage center closes to public for a day
The Anasazi Heritage Center will be closed to the public on Aug.10 for maintenance of its water system.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument will remain open for visitation and the center will reopen to the public on Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. Previously scheduled public programs and special exhibits will resume.
"We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this closure," said Marietta Eaton, Anasazi Heritage Center manager.
Visitors may get general information about the monument seven days a week at the Colorado Welcome Center, 928 E. Main St. in Cortez. Information is also available at the Dolores Public Lands Office located at 29211 Highway 184, in Dolores. Information about Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is available online at www.co.blm.gov/canm.
Donations for incoming teachers sought
The Dolores Chamber is seeking donations to add to welcome gift bags for incoming teachers.
"We're reaching out to area businesses to donate coupons or promotional items to encourage new staff to come and visit your businesses," said chamber manager Rocky Moss.
The bags will be handed out to 30 teachers and staff at orientation on August 11.
Contact Rocky at 882-4018 or the school district office at 882-7255 to contribute.
Hunter Education class will be offered
A Hunter Education Class will be offered at the Mancos Community Center, Aug. 16-17 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Hunter Education is required for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1949, who wishes to hunt or fish in Colorado. The class is open to individuals 10 and older and the cost is $10 per person.
People must register online two weeks ahead of time at http://cpw.state.co.us. For more information, contact Steve Nowlin at 970-882-7627.
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