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* A story that ran in the Wednesday, July 7, edition about the Coquille City Council, should have indicated the city's money is, indeed, invested in accordance with section 294 of the Oregon Revised Statutes.

After a suggestion from financial consultant Rich Fish, the City Council considered investing money inherited by the city from the estate of Camilla Reitman in private stocks and bonds.

Michelle Forrest, the city's finance director, scheduled meetings with investment councilors to decide what to do with the Reitman funds. Forrest later canceled the meetings when she realized the money would be governed by ORS 294, requiring funds to be invested in government-backed interests and prohibiting investment in private interests.

The July 7 story also should have indicated John Higgins, the city's Public Works director, said a report has been filed with the federal government concerning what security measures are in place for the city's water source.

He also said cameras have been installed at a paper and plastic recycling area along state Highway 42 because it's being used to dump unauthorized materials. He said he hopes the cameras will help identify anyone dumping anything but acceptable materials.