C M C M Y K Y K MHS HALL OF FAME FIRE AFTERMATH Pirates induct 10th class, B1 Washington residents return home, A7 Serving Oregon’s South Coast Since 1878 MONDAY,AUGUST 20, 2012 theworldlink.com I 75¢ Veterans Stand Down Groups stand up for vets I 200 gather at all wore red name tags. office who helped organize the “It means I’m between homes event. armory for help, right now,” said Richard Richey, Richey, a private contractor, glancing at his red tag. Richey said he was staying with friends food, supplies served in the U.S. Army from and doesn’t need any of the shel- 1999 and 2001. ters that were represented at the BY JESSIE HIGGINS The legal definition for home- stand down. He was never in bat- The World less states the person does not tle, but knows many veterans who have a lease or mortgage, does not are still haunted by combat and NORTH BEND — Whether pay rent, does not own property. who could benefit from the vari- battling post traumatic stress, Someone who fits this defini- ous counseling groups showcased having trouble adjusting to civil- tion could be living with friends at the event. ian life or just unable to find work, or family, couch surfing, staying The stand down helped Richey dozens of homeless veterans con- in a shelter or living on the streets, in another way. By Lou Sennick, The World verged Friday on the fourth annu- said Heather Partipilo. She’s a Militaryveterans look through surplus military clothing and other items Friday at the third al Veterans Stand Down. local veteran service representa- annual Vet Stand Down at the Oregon Army National Guard armory in Coos Bay. Besides Some were young; some, old; tive with the state employment SEE VETERANS | A8 supplies, lunch, information and help for veterans were available from local agencies. Raising the roof to help disabled kids I Reedsport event will Forever smiling help family build access Fulps had Carlos and his older brother Marco in class, and he said ramp to vehicles the siblings’ mom, Claudia, inspired him with her smile and drive to take care of her disabled BY TYLER RICHARDSON The World children. “She is one of the nicest women REEDSPORT — More than I have ever met,”Fulps said. music filled the air Saturday at the Fulps’s wife, Tina, said the deci- second annual South Side Music sion to have the concert benefit the Festival outside Reedsport . Santana family was an easy one. Stories of compassion, friend- “Claudia is never without a ship and selflessness were as com- smile on her face,” she said. “She is mon as the guitar solos. always happy through adversity.” Photos by Lou Sennick, The World Six bands took the stage at the The Santana family greeted fes- Members of the Santana family share a laugh Saturday at the Southside Smith River Music Festival. Claudia Santana,center,sits with 10-acre Deer Haven Ranch on tival participants from a picnic her son Carlos, left, and hugs daughter Rose Amy, right, at the music festival that helped meet transportation needs for the children. Smith River Road to entertain the table, dancing and laughing, as The crowd and raise money for two Young Bucs played a mix of grass- teens with a progressive neurolog- roots and doo wop music in the ical disease called ataxia, which background. leaves them unable to walk. Claudia sat between Rose and Festival organizer and owner of Carlos as she thanked Fulps for all the ranch, Lynn Fulps, started the that he had done and the kindness event last year to raise funds for a his family has shown. friend, Romel Jones, who was Marco was at a loss for words diagnosed with a form of cancer when he tried to describe what called multiple myeloma. Saturday meant to his entire Fulps — a teacher for 32 years family. and former athletic director at “I can’t even explain it,”he said. Reedsport High School — said this “(Fulps) is a great guy. No words year’s festival benefited Carlos can describe what this means to Santana, 18, and his sister Rose,13, our family. We are surprised and in hopes of getting the siblings a ramp to ease access to their car. SEE KIDS | A8 “Claudia is never without a smile on her face. She is always happy through adversity.” Tina Fulps Event organizer’s wife Music fans listen to The Young Bucs perform Saturday afternoon at the Southside Smith River Music Festival. Port replaces wiring stolen from railroad bridge BY JESSIE HIGGINS “Copper has a high resale The World value,”Callery said. Earlier this COOS BAY — Thirteen Aluminum fix summer, thieves thousand dollars after it was But it’s worth nowhere vandalized, the Oregon near the $13,000 the port stole about 800 International Port of Coos spent to replace it. Callery Bay has restored electricity said the port had the wire feet of copper wire to the swing-span railroad replaced with a type of alu- that supplied bridge that crosses the bay. minum that is equally elec- Earlier this summer, trically conductive as copper electric power to thieves stole about 800 feet but with a much lower resale of copper wire that supplied value. security lights. electric power to security The U.S. Coast Guard lights on the south end of the notified the port that the to seek bids for such work. bridge. bridge’s lights were out July Instead, the port hired Kyle Martin Callery, the port’s 16. As ships navigate through Electric, which had recently chief communications offi- the swing-span bridge, the done other electrical work on cer, said the vandals simply lights must be kept on for the bridge, to replace the line. walked onto the bridge, cut safety. Reporter Jessie Higgins can By Lou Sennick, The World the wire, then carried it off The port declared a state of be reached at 541-269-1222, The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will invoke an emergency decree to make electrical repairs to the and probably sold it for emergency to bypass laws ext. 240, or jhiggins@the- railroad swing bridge across Coos Bay. scrap. that require public agencies worldlink.com. LPGA in Oregon Police reports . A2 Comics . A6 T E S E Mika Miyazato wins the D A I D What’s Up. A2 Sports . B1 I LPGA Safeway Classic in C S E S Mostly sunny History . A3 Classifieds . B5 N North Plains on Sunday. I R N 66/54 I Opinion. A4 Puzzles. B6 Sports | B1 O F Weather | A8 C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K A2 •The World • Monday, August 20,2012 Y K South Coast Managing Editor James Casey • 541-269-1222, ext. 239 theworldlink.com/news/local Foggy morning TODAY 297, Port Orford. “Tea with Father Keveny,” takes place Coquille School District 8 Reg- in the dining area. Donations. istration 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Grades K-2 at 541-396-2811; Working Forest Tour 1-4:30 Grades 3-8 at 541-396-2914 p.m., Sign-up at Coos Bay Vis- and Grades 9-12 at 541-396- itor Information Center, 50 2163. Central Ave., Coos Bay. 541- 269-0215 Christ Lutheran School Regis- tration 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1835 Pacific Marine Energy Center N. 15th, Coos Bay. Preschool Community Forum 5:30-7:30 through grade 8. 541-267- p.m., Pacific Auditorium, 3851 2260 Longwood Dr., Reed- sport. 541-574-6537 ext. 27 Pinochle Party 1 p.m., Rebekah Hall, 485 Greenwood Ave., Bingo 6:30 p.m., Bay Area Reedsport. Fee $2. Bring Senior Activity Center, 886 S. snacks for table. shirlt- Fourth St., Coos Bay. Cost: [email protected] Early bird, $.25; regular, $5 pack and $1 specials. 541- Pacific Marine Energy Center 269-2626 Community Forum 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hatfield Marine Science Old Town Reedsport Merchant Center, Newport. 541-574- Association Meeting 7 p.m., 6537 ext. 27 Reedsport Branch Library, 395 Winchester Ave., Reed- TUESDAY sport. Quarterly business meeting and discussion of North Bend Middle School Reg- 2013 projects. By Lou Sennick, The World istration 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The arches of the McCullough Bridge disappear in the foggy distance Wednesday morning.This view of the bridge looking north shows the fog hid- Returning grades 7-8, 541- THURSDAY ing the center span. 756-2521; New student pre- registration. 541-756-7183 Christ Lutheran School Regis- tration 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1835 Christ Lutheran School Regis- N. 15th, Coos Bay. Preschool tration 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1835 through grade 8. 541-267-3851 Thefts & Mischief Meetings N. 15th, Coos Bay. Preschool through grade 8. 541-267- Blood Drive 1-6 p.m., Church of Aug. 18, 12:21 a.m., man arrested Aug. 15, 11:14 p.m., criminal tres- COOS BAY TODAY 3851 Christ, 2761 Broadway St., on multiple warrants, 100 block pass, 2400 block of Pacific North Bend. 800-733-2767 Aug. 16, 10:11 a.m., theft, 2200 of South Cammann Street. Street. Bandon City Council — 2 p.m., Coquille School District 8 Reg- block of South 17th Street. council chambers, City Hall, 555 istration noon-7 p.m. Grades Pacific Marine Energy Center Aug. 18, 2:20 a.m., burglary, 200 Aug. 16, 9:20 a.m., burglary, 2000 Aug. 16, 12:18 p.m., criminal tres- U.S. Highway 101; special meet- K-2 at 541-396-2811; Grades 3- Community Forum 5:30-7:30 block of Laclair Street.