Bandon, Langlois, Sixes Port Orford Today! Ophir, Nesika Beach y‘Gold Beach <5 Thursday, December 1, 1994 Vol §. Number 46 © 1994 by The DowntownFun Zone (503) 332-6565 (Vaice or FAX) Evan& Valerie Kramer, Owners 74355,1205 Compuserv Port Orford Christmas 5 $32 Highway 101, P.O. Box 49 Serving Port Orford since 1990 This Saturday!
city council and planning commission Good-bye Jim it. He personallystaffed the office on by Evan Kramer meetings. Jim served as a volunteeron the City of Port Orford Bed Tax Commit- several occasionsand organized a group of local business people who donated Last Thursday moming, Thanksgiving tee for the last two years. His fellow $10 cach per month for additionalhours Day, Jim Grantlanddied at his home in committeemembers twice clected him for the office worker. Port Orford. Jim and his wife Linda own. chairmanof that group. He prepared tnd run the Grantlnd Mayfield Gallery. several professionalspread shects for the Jim and Linda have a Great Dene named Tiwag shocked hy the committee and pirt in » tot of effet inter Zack. Ifyou haven’t met Zack he’s quite death. We didn’t even realize he was the job. an imposingfellow at 175 pounds. One sick until we got back from our trip to Las time when Valerie and I went out to Jim was an active member of the Port ‘Vegas. A friend of Jim's informedus he dinner with Jim and Linda | noticed Jim Orford Arts Council and served as presi- had been diagnosedwith cancer in sev- dent of that group for two years. One of ‘wrapping 2 small portion of his dinner in eral places and was in bad shape. Then, napkin which he told me was for Zack. his specialties artistically was designing on Thanksgiving afternoon, we heard Jim explained that Zack would smell his and constructingworks of stained glass. that he had passed away that moming. breath when he got'backfrom being out, When Jim and Linds bought the building Jim was involved with the local whale expectinga little goodyand Jim would watch program. He had developeda have somethingfor him. that houses their gallery it was a much project to pick up the sound of grey different place. For one thing it was only Besides his wife Linda Jim is survived by whales in the bay and amplify them so. one story with an attic and onty about « third of the bottom level was useable as people at Battle Rock could hear them retail space. The Grantlands undertook and had proposed « broadcast system that for Jim is being planned and we should the complicatedtask of tuming the old would allow tourists driving through town have more details next week, building into 2 showcase art gallery and to hear the sounds on their car radios? a home for themselves on the second Jim was an active member of the Port Last of The Whale Burgers story of the building. Jim servedas his Orford Chamberof Commerce. At the Valerie and I ate lunch at the Whale Cove own contractoron the job and performed time of his death Jim had been nominated restaurant last Saturday and split a Whale quite a transformationon the old struc- for a position on the Board of Directors. Burger. Now that may not sound very ture, The gallery opened in July of 1992 T'll engage in a little bit of “what if” here significant and it wouldn’t be except the asd has proven to be very successful. and say I believe he would have been Whale Cove weat out of business this Jim was involved with many community lected to the Board and gone on to be one Monday, November 28. Butchand Leslie of its most active and influentialmem- organizations. He and Linds have lived Ramey were in the restauranton Tuesday bers, This is a real ioss for the Chamber. in Port Orford for three years and they cleaning it wp for the final time. Jim was instrumentalin paving the way ‘both rolied up their sleeves and became active citizens. Jim and Linda were for the Chamber hiring » part-time paid We enjoyed many an enjoyable ham- office manager. He believedin keeping burger and other meals at the Whale membersof the Lightin’ Bugs. Jim was the Chamber visitor center/officeopen Cove. I appreciatedthe extremely pro- a member of the Port Orford Rotary Club. and put both his money and his time into Jim and Linda both frequently attended Continuedon Back Cover
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8 RICHARD AuFRANC\ Grantland Mayfield Gallery LAWYER COMMON SENSE * Local Art et Ae © Boutique 2,000 sq ft BUSINESS * Gifts Over 100 Artists} PROBATES - TRUSTS * Learn to Make Glass Beads WILLS Classes & Supplies Hwy 101 at 9th St. © Stained Glass Classes & Supplies 332-2102 fhe cen on os ee ll 246 6th St. (Hwy 101), Port Orford, Oregon ($03) 332-6610 Collis Heads Republicans Mr. Collis states the primary goal of his tinue its growth, and influencetowards James Collis, Brookings resident and administrationto be: “to have the citi- better civil government,we are proud to long-time Republican was elected Chair- zens of Curry County recognizethe best have him aboard”. man of the Curry County Republican solutionsto our political and coonomic Other Officers elected were: Vice Chair- Central Committee (CCRCC), at the re- problems, will be achieved through the man: HowardWalter, Treasurer: Kathleen sent CCRCC meeting held in Gold Beach, programs and candidatesoffored by the Bell; Alt, Chair :Chiff Ross, and Alt Vice oR Republican Party”. A CCRCC spokes
Chair: Norme Fitzgerald. Mrs. vi person added: “We believe with Jim Collis Mr. Collis brings his distinguished expe- ‘Walter volunteered to remain as CCRCC as our Chairman we can expect the Re- Secretary. rience to this important post. He served publican Party of Curry County to con- in the US Navy for twenty-three years, sixteen as a Navy pilot. He retired in Port Orford Tide Report 1966 holding the rank of Lt. Commander. Courtesyof the Port Of Gold Beach After active service, Mr. Collis, served an additional17 years with the Dept. of _ Dute Low High Lew Naval Inteiligence, in Washington DC. Thu Dec.1 9:18am &7 3:18am 2.3 10:59pm 6.2 4:34pm -1.4 He moved to Brookings in 1986, where Fri Dec.2 10:04am 8.9 4:09am 2.4 11:52pm 6.4 5:23pm -1.9 he has been until recently involved inthe Sat Dec.3 10:50am 8.9 S0lem 26 NONE — 6:t1pm-2.0 computer business. He now considers Sun Dec.4 12:42am 6.5 5:53am 2.6 11:38AM 8.8 6:59pm -1.9 himself retired. Collis Lane in Brookings on Dec.5 1:31am 6.5 6:46am 2.7 12:30pm 84 7:45pm -1.5 is named after his father William J. Gack) Tye Dec 6 22am 66 7:42am 2.8 1:20pm 7.8 8:34pm -1.0 Collis, who roaged im that community wed Dec,7 3:ldam 66 — B4Gam 28 2:15pm 7.0 92Ipn 03 , Thu Dec.8 4:02am 6.7 9:53am 2.7 3:17pm 6.3 10:10pm 0.4 Howard S. Lichtig The Sixes Grange The Local Nook: Attorney at Law invites you to their’ 832 Hwy 104, Port Orford General Practice Annual Christmas Party We're getting Licensed in Sunday, Dec. 18* quite a selection of ifornia 3 ., Oregon & cal om 3:00pm locally crafted items (503) 332-6060 Potluck and Nice X-mas gifts Highway 101 at Jackson St Entertainment... Great prices! Port Orford, Oregon Come! eat p i.
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Tim O'Heam Raffle 12, Local Nook - (2) wood & fmife mest 24-ColorCo-Motion-free tre pruning The following is a list of the Rafile items cutters There will be a stand in front of Sentry donated and the doners for the Tim 13. Rick Cook Art Gallery - Colorful Market to purchase raffle tickets for $1 O'Hearn, Rafe. carrings each, all next week volunteersare still 14. Ace of Gem’s - $20 gift certificate needed. Raffle tickets will also be sold at T. Whole"FoodStore = 1/2 gal Swiss 15 Liquor Store - Case of pop: the Christmas Botique. | UAWWhey hee non- certificates... 9. Bartlett's Cafe - (2) $25 gift certifi- | Do Pelicans Fly South * Rock to the” cates 10, The Jam Stand - 1 BlackberryJelly for the Winter? Sounds of 11 Sisters Natural Grocery - nice purse X. Pelican’s Pouch MEMPHIS Holiday Scenes Doesn't rock ‘n roll on ‘We’re Your rythm ‘n blues Homes & Businesses Year-Round Gift Store country rock Reasonable Best Selection : Window Panes of T-Shirts & Sweatshirts | |Port and Starboard by Pinel ESY on Oregon's South Coast Dec. 2" & 3°74 332-7301" (Letit ring) eee 9%ym to 2am LOOK WHO'S GOT PAINT! HWI PAINTS BY SHERWIN WILLIAMSI! We carrya complete line of interior Great Quality Paints at Affordable Prices a lere are iarjust paints a few.and .. finishes, § z =3 ne22 : é EE 778184 ae 3 © Our Best Lotex Flat 8 3 Ferineor wolts & Gat 781997 Fe gan Our Best Latex Z Cae sai cien tee i Reg. 18” rato i © Sale 14” Gal Seana Sale 18 Gal i Coos Curry Supply 339.4848 wo 1009 Hwy 101, Port Orford Coquille Christmas Tour Chamber Election The city of Coquille and the Coquille Live holiday music will be performedat The Port Orford Chamber of C: Chamber of Commerce are coordinating the center from 1+1:30 and 2-2:30. Re ig hokding an election for three Board of 4 Christmas tour scheduled for Saturday, freshments are included in the sdmission Directors positions. Six candidates have Dee, 3rd from 11 am to 3 pm. The tour price. been nominated to run in this election. will include three local houses, the Saint The Episcopal Churchwill feature pipe They are as follows: James Episcopat Church,and the Coquille organ music from 1-2 pm. They will be Viola Cuatt Valley Art Center. celebratingtheir 100th birthday s00n and The featured residences are the encourageeveryone to stop by and visit. Ron Culbertson Winningham home st 774 North Collier, Adraission to the tour is $5. Tickets may Priscilla Harris ~ sponsored by the American Business be purchasedat the Coquille Chamber of ‘Women, the Amling home at 924 South Clayton Lyons Commerce,Katydid’s Gifts in Coos Bay, Ist, sponsored by the Coquille Valley Frank Smith Soroptomists, and the Todd Home at 250 the Country Merchant in Bandon, West 4th, sponsored by Chapter CC of ‘Schroeder'sFumiture in Myrtle Point, or Dick Wold at any stop on the tour, except the church. the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Esch home will Proceeds from the ticket sales will be Bailots have been mailed to Chamber be decorated for the holidaysby their donated to the Christmaslighting fund. members and are dus back by the Decem~- sponsoring organization. Food and gift This tour is designed for adults only. It is ber Board meeting on Monday, Decem- items will be for sale at cach of the also requestedthat no high hecled shoes ber 12. The ballotswill be counted st homes. ‘be wom. that meeting. The three positionson the The art centerwill provide coffee and Board are for three years. For more information,call the Coquille cookies as well as a fine selection of local * Chamber at 396-3414 or the city promo- att for that special someone on your fist. tiona office at 396-5131. ! Lightin? Bugs Christmas Lights Contest ! Entry Form (03) 247-8300 Deadline to Enter: Thursday, December 15, 1994 973990 Ocean Way Nan: Address: Phone: We would liketo thank the Fun Zone OQ Commercial O Residential crew and everyone else for their uncondi- tional “support, caring, pmyers and con- sem on the behalf of Tim O’Heam, our $100.00 Grand Prize (overall) Dad. I Handsome Ist, 2nd & 3rd Prize Plaques in Each Category To help clear the air we would like to, I Return To: Lightin’ Bugs Association,P.O. Box 250, Port keep everyone updated on Tim’s progress, i Orford, OR 97465 (or drop off at Mary O. Loan Bookkeeping, Tim is- still in the hospital in Eugene, ! Howard S. Lichtig Law Office, or give to any Association Member) Sacred Heart. He will not need a wheel- chair or electric bed. He is using « walker and making progress. There is feeling in Gourmet Gophers Questions about Port his arms to the wrists. He can shuffle « The 4-H club, Gourmet Gophers, will be Orford Christmas Lites? few steps on the walker, but his legs are having their first meeting on Friday, Call Flo Lichtig still tingling, like they've fallen asleep. December 2, at 7:00pm, in the Port Orford at 332-6060 Tim is expected home around Dec. 23rd. City Hall conference center. by hospital standards. Tim’s goal is This is a gardening and cooking club. If aroundthe 12th of Dec. You are interested please call Laurie Fos- State Whale Watch Training We are holding a bottlc drive for Deo. 3rd ter at 332-0179, The Oregon State Parks and Recreation and 4th. If you have refundable botties Department will hold its Winter ‘94 and cans to donate please call #332-2725 ‘Whale Watch Volunteer Training Pro- or 332-7150 and we will pick them up. gram Dec. 3rd and 4th at the Hatfield Or, if you would, drop them off at #42528 Custom Marine Science Center in Newport. Hensly Hill Rd. Bruce Mate and Don Giles will lead the Personal donations and cards can be sent Plumbing training sessions. to Tim O’Hearn, P.O. Box 919, Port ‘Orford,OR 97465. 332-0171 Giles will also presenta one day out- teach training seasion in Port Orford, Thank you Dee. 11th from 8:30 to 4:30, at the City Family Member’ of Tim O’Heam Residential / Remodels Hall. Last year, volunteershelped people. spot Repair & Service hundreds of whales si three viewpoints in the Brookingsarea. Senior Discount Volunteers will be stationed at Cape McMullen's Grading Free Estimate Sebastian, Cape Ferrelo and Harris Beach State Park Dec. 26th through Jan. 2nd from 10 2m to 1 pm. For information BESS, License # 87183 Phone (503) 563-2002. Bonded, Insured (903) 332-7565 Bonded & Insured License No. 66206 Port Orford Part Orford Community Christmas Bazaar Sat., December 3" 9:00am - 5:00pm Port Orford Community Building and American Legion Hall Santa visits from 10-12 and 1-4 Pictures will be available a7 Luncheon will be provided by Eastern Star Lots of Crafts and * Homemade Goodies Sponsored by ESA Sorority Oak, ae Myrtle,aaa ey Maplethe bean & Hardwoodfoe Used Book Exchange Melandar English Poplar, Zebraweed, Bring us your paperbacks - Get Bubinga, Jaboba, Rosewood, exchange credit upto'/ cover price! Serchey& Gifs Honduras Mahogany, . Purpleheart, English Lace We have bundrods of books Priced Huge rivet)js 9 ii | in beatcover price. Wit $4.95; to $6.95, you'll save big $$! Christmas Exotic Waod Products : s 43148 Hwy 101(North of Port Orford)| | The Downtown Fur Zone Sale Open 8:00am to 6:00pm 832 Hwy 101, Port Orford 332-6565 Arts Council Meets COMDEX Report Going On Now! by Valerie Jean Kramer The Port Orford Arts Council invites MC © VISA¢ Discover * Layaway every one te come to their mecting and COMDEX, The. COMputer DEalers” 11th & Baltimore EXhibition, was pretty tame this year. I pot luck dinner on Friday, December 2, Next to Bandon Post Office 1994, at the Driftwood Elementary School really didn’t see any “knock your socks off? new software or hardware. There 347-3965 on Highway 101 in Port Orford. were lots af new “toye” and minot imim to rise from it?s cu: The meal will start at 6:30pm. Bring provements but nothing to get really to become next year’s standard like Win- your favorite Chili fixin’ and/or bever- excited about. dowsis today. The new version,by most age. The Asts Council will fumish cof- accounts, is good enough to warrant the fee, utensils and paper plates. The products that seemed to be generat- ing the most interest this year were IBM’s. change. had hoped IBM would be pass- The ‘meeting will begin at 7:30pm. As new OS/2 Warp operating system,:" ing out copies at COMDEX to encourage always, an open floor period will be Microsoft’s Windows 95 (due out some- people to try it in the hopes they would available for ideas and suggestions. time before 1996), and Intel’s Pentium recommendit to others. No such luck. 1 Please come and join the fun. Processor. had a chance to work with the prior version on a friend’s machine and liked it 0S/2 has a gokderi window of opportunity well enough that [°ll at least try the new version on my computer. Here’s hopeing. Brian Danforth, D.D.S. NEED A NEW HOME? Windows 95 was originally scheduled Family Dentistry No need to look further than: for the end of 1994 and now some sources predict it won’t ship till the end of 1995. Racjean Home Sales That isn’t all bad because it means Microsoft is taking the time to be sure they shipa solid product that isn’t riddled We Offer: ‘with bugs. It’s too early to tell-whetherit * Manufactured homes | will be a winner although it has a good chance just because of the Windowsname. * Competitive Prices Flexible Hours The Pentium has taken a beating lately Garage ready plans with the discovery of several bugs in it. They are minorand workardiinds exist 94283 Wedderbum Loop * Local sales & service but this will likely slow sales just as they P.O. Box 246 ‘were taking off thanks to Intel’s lower Wedderbum, OR 97491 | | °°: Ellensbure, Gold Prices and massivead campaigns. (503) 247-6443 (503) 247-0127 Next week, I'll try to tell you what really got me excitedat COMDEX!