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Port Orford Today! FREE! Serving the Port Orford area since 1990 Vol. 11 Number 12 Thursday, March 23, 2000 © 2000 by The Downtown Fun Zone The Downtown Fun Zone Valerie: [email protected] Evan & Valerie Kramer, Owners Evan: ...... [email protected] 832 Highway 101, P.O. Box 49 Nancy: ... [email protected] This week is for the birds! Port Orford, OR 97465 Brenda: .. [email protected] Bazillions of Bird Houses Art Show (541) 332-6565 (Voice or FAX) http://www.harborside.com/~funzone The Woodpeckers music group

Democrats Host Bradbury Bradbury opened his remarks by saying it Langlois and Bandon school districts. He said she is the first woman professor at By Evan Kramer was fun to be back in the saddle. Bradbury said it lights him up to be Sec- Southwestern Oregon Community Col- The Curry County Demo- retary of State and continued it was im- lege where she currently teaches account- cratic Central Committee portant for people to participate in gov- ing. hosted Secretary of State ernment. Bradbury previously served in Bradbury spoke about the need to recog- Bill Bradbury as their the state representative and state senator nize how our economy is changing from guest speaker at Saturday in this area. one which had been dependent on fish- night’s grassroots dinner ing, agriculture and timber. He said that at the fairgrounds. Bradbury explained the secretary of state’s responsibilities. One is he or she is success has been the biggest problem for Governor John Kitzhaber appointed the chief elections officer and has the job the cranberry growers. He said cranber- Bradbury Secretary of State last Novem- of maintaining the integrity of the elec- ries are flooding the market and the price ber after Phil Keisling resigned from the tion process. The secretary of state is the is now half of what it was two years ago. position. That term of office ends next chief auditor of state accounts and works He spoke about he drastic reduction in January and Bradbury is running for a to make government agencies perform groundfish quotas and said we can’t de- four-year term. better. The secretary of state serves on the pend on fishing, timber and agriculture. three member State Land Board with the Master of Ceremonies for the evening Bradbury spoke about one of the new governor and state treasurer. They man- Tom Seither introduced several candi- opportunities for the coast being fiber age 2 million acres of state lands includ- dates running for office in this May’s pri- optic cable and that local communities ing 1.3 million acres along the shoreline. mary election including Barbara Dodrill need to tap into fiber optics. He said edu- – State Representative District 48; Roger Bradbury spoke about the two “outstand- cation “is absolutely the key to the 21st McCorkle – State Senate District 24, ing” legislative candidates in attendance Century.” Bradbury continued that Nathaniel Wander – Curry County Com- whom “really understand this area.” McCorkle and Dodrill understand educa- missioner Position #2; Lucie La Bonte – Bradbury described Senate candidate tion and the need for adequate funding. Curry County Commissioner Position Roger McCorkle as a former fisherman, I got a brief chance to speak with #3, and Mark Creighton – Curry County mill worker, teacher and former mayor of Bradbury before the speeches began. He Clerk. Florence. Bradbury described Florence told me he has committed to Governor as a “bright spot on the coast.” Bradbury Seither introduced Bill Bradbury who Kitzhaber that he would not be running described Barbara Dodrill as a person turned around and paid homage to Seither for governor in 2002. I spoke with him with a remarkable array of skills. She and presented him an award for Curry about why he left John McCain off the worked at the Tanglewood Resort, County Democrat of the Year. Republican ballot and he said if he could Langlois Blue Cheese factory, Coquille do it over again he would have put Plywood, and teacher in the Port Orford- McCain on the ballot. 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Tom Landa, lead vocals, gui- waukee Irish Fest, Wintergrass and Nesika Little Theater presents in a benefit tar, bouzouki and mandolin, formed the Toronto’s Harbourfront to name a few. concert for “Project Graduation” Tom group late in 1992. Tom writes most of Landa & The Paperboys, Sunday March Advanced ticket purchase is suggested as the songs and fronts the band with charis- 26th at 7pm. Spaghetti dinner is included this concert is expected to sell out. All matic style. Englishman Paul Lawton is in the ticket price of $15. Tickets at Soak- proceeds from this concert will go the on drums, bodran and percussion and ers, Rogues Gallery, Nesika Market, “Project Graduation Safe and Sober Winnipeg’s Cam Salay on five-string Mory’s and the Fun Zone. Party. This will be one of the best concerts banjo and bass. Cam adds the high energy coming through Curry County this year of bluegrass with his fast and flashy banjo “The best Celtic pop band you will ever so don’t miss it! see” says the Seattle Weekly. The Paper- picking. Doug Schmidt rounds out the boys are a six piece band from band on accordion and keyboards. For more information and reservations Vancouver, Canada, who bring the tradi- call 247-0633. The Paperboys have ten North American tional sounds of the fiddle, accordion, tours behind them, performing more than Business Counseling flute, mandolin and banjo together with 450 shows over the last two years alone. the energy of the guitar, bass and drums to The Southwestern Business Develop- The band’s high-energy show has be- deliver a unique Celtic, bluegrass, folk, ment Center (BDC) is providing confi- come a favorite wherever they play win- pop blend which they describe as dential business counseling in Port ning over not only fans but critics as well. STOMP. Orford on the second Thursday of each Combining great music with big fun, blis- month. Counseling is offered at no tering reels, Cajun and pop tunes, they With two new members, Shona LeMottee charge for current business owners and pack dance floors and sellout 500 to 1200 (fiddle, vocals and percussion) and Shan- those considering starting a business. seat venues. The Paperboys have played non Saunders (accordion, bass, viola, pi- Call the BDC at 1-800-962-2838, ext. the main stages at major festivals such as ano and fiddle) there is a marked differ- 7100 for info or an appointment. Wheelhouse Restaurant Howard S. Lichtig Dine and enjoy our ocean view Attorney at Law at Battle Rock Park in Port Orford Bankruptcy Injuries / Accidents Criminal Defense We only use Probate / Conservators top quality products. Oregon & CA Licenses It costs us more, 332 - 6060 but our customers Hwy 101 (264A W. 6th St.) Port Orford, OR

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Senior News T-Shirt Logo Contest By Mary Yoder The Port Orford Arts Council will award First on the agenda – Rotary luncheon Next March 28 membership meeting at $100 to the artist with the winning T-Shirt March 16. Volunteers working were 11:00am. Oh yes staff meeting from logo to celebrate this year’s Arts and Sea- Bessie Laursen, Verna Pretti, Betty 10:00 to 11:00am. That’s for the office food Festival. Harper, Judy Franklyn, Connie Heida, workers. Be sure and show up. There is John Heida – all did their part like serving always something new to learn about. I The original design must include the dishes and cooking. Good going all of heard a rumor that we may be having a words, the Port Orford Arts and Seafood you. class in computer. Wouldn’t that be Festival and the year. It may include up to great? two colors, plus the color of the shirt. The walking group is Tuesday, Wednes- Please submit your design drawn in black day, Thursday – every week from 8:30am Nearly missed this – March 20 was pi- ink on white paper, and drawn to the size to 12:30pm. nochle – all had a fun time now look at this it would be printed on the Shirt (any shape 2nd was Ruth Goetter, low Wayne Goetter within the dimensions of 11” x 14”). The Tax help is still every week on Wednes- and high was Vennetta Marstahl. artist’s name, address and phone number day from 9:30am to noon until April 12. should be clearly listed on the back of the On Thursdays census testing at 1:30pm. If when climbing up life’s ladder artwork. Artists wishing return of their There is help is you need it. Also quilting You can reach a hand below work should enclose a self-addressed every Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm. All are Just to help the other fellow stamped envelope. welcome come learn it’s fun. Up another rung or so Your design must be postmarked by May Now March 25 is luncheon at 11:30am. It may be that in the future 1, 2000. It may be mailed to the Arts Rummage sale from 8:00am to 1:00pm. When you’re growing weary, too Council, Box 771, Port Orford 97465, or Want an outfit for Easter – bet you can You’ll be glad to find some one hand delivered to the Rick Cook Gallery. find one here. Who will lend a hand to you. Detailed rules of entry may be obtained by calling 332-4340 or 332-0045. League of Women Voters Mon-Fri - 6am to 8:00pm 332-6666 Sat - 8am to 8:00pm Music Fri & Sat What part does the League of Women Sun - 8am to 3:00pm Jam - Thurs. Voters play in elections? Since its begin- ning in 1920, when the 19th Amendment was passed, the aim of the League has Sixes Store & Cafe been to encourage citizens to participate Now OPEN for DINNER Mon-Sat. 5 - 8 p.m. in government by voting, and to become informed about issues and candidates for Full Breakfast and Lunch Menu with Daily Specials! which they vote. Lunch Dinner Issues: The League, comprising men and women, studies issues and reaches con- Fri...... Fish n Chips & Chowder Fri...... Prime Rib sensus on many topics which concern all Sat...... French Dip Sat...... BBQ Baby Back Ribs people, such as education, land use, Sun..... Crepes - Eggs Benedict Sun...... Closed at 3pm health care, international relations, to Mon. .. Reuben Sandwich Mon...... Closed at 3pm name a few. Representatives of the Tues. .. Chicken Burritos Tue-Thu. - Choose from our full lunch League lobby Congress, state legislatures Wed. .. Spicy Pork Sandwich or dinner menu: Chicken Fried Steak, or local governments to try to get effec- Thu. ... Hot Turkey Sandwich Fried Chicken, Seafood Fettucini, Bay tive legislation passed. Clams, New York Steak When initiatives or referendums are scheduled to appear on our ballots, Community Health Grant vices throughout the day for as many women as possible. League volunteers thoroughly research Health Grant partners review plans for measures and publish a Voters Guide women’s screening and more. Partners of The federal government awarded the with balanced, impartial treatment of the North Curry Community Health grant partners $400,000 over the next each measure. An equal number of argu- Grant shared ideas for screenings and three years. The grant’s mission is to keep ments in favor and arguments against activities when they met for their regular Curry Family Medical up and running. each measure is printed, with background monthly network meeting recently, re- The funds will help curb problems in four information and statements of probable ports Cathy Boden, program coordinator. needy areas identified in the north county results of passing the measure. Look for region. They are heart disease, cancer, the free Voters Guide (tabloid newspaper The main grant partners include Curry chronic lung disease and diabetes. size), published by League of Women Family Medical, Port Orford Community Voters of Oregon, in public places in mid- Ambulance. Curry County Public Health The next partnership meeting is set for April. Department, the Curry Health District, 4:30pm, Thursday, April 13th, in the and North Curry Families and Children’s Curry Family Medical clinic. Candidates: A nonpartisan organization, Center. the League never supports nor opposes For more details, or to discuss health pro- candidates at any level of government. The group discussed partnership roles, grams with Boden, phone her at North The group does sponsor candidate fo- grand goals and outcomes, and timelines. Curry Families & Children’s Center rums and debates to give an equal chance Boden announced that the grant will fund (541) 332-1042. to each candidate to air his/her views and a women’s screening – to include free Spring GED Classes reasons for wanting to be elected. In the PAP tests, clinical breast exams, choles- above-mentioned Voters Guide, candi- terol testing and diabetes screening. Par- Spring GED classes begin on Monday, dates for Oregon state offices will have ticipants also will have an opportunity to March 27. Classes are held at the A- equal space to answer specific questions obtain a body fat analysis for a very low Frame cabin in Buffington Park at Ari- about their campaigns. For county candi- fee. The screening is open to all women. zona and 14th Streets in Port Orford. dates, look for Candidate Forums in all It is planned for May 16, in the Curry Monday evening’s class is from 5:00- three Curry County towns the third week Family Medical clinic. The new doctor, 8:00pm. There is also a class on Wednes- of April. Kenneth Manuele, D.O., will work today afternoon from noon to 3:00pm. gether with Del Barber, PAC, and Dor- Enjoy a friendly classroom environment For more information on League of othy Dutton, R.N., from Curry County and lots of help is available at no charge. Women Voters of Curry County, find us Public Health. They will provide free ser- For more information call 332-7100. on the web at www.lwcurry.org “YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND COOS-CURRY ELECTRIC’S 11TH ANNUAL HOME SHOW”

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For your equipment rental needs call Seaweed Natural Grocery & Cafe Halstead’s Equipment Rentals Store Hours M-S: 10-6, Cafe 10-3 Your 1688 N. Oregon Street, Port Orford Alternative 290-3532 or 332-1805 Food Market Tillers-Lawn Mowers-Field/Brush Mower Organic Produce Bobcat w/Front End Loader-Trencher-Augers-Forks 832 Hwy 101, Port Orford John Deere Tractor w/Front End Loader-Tiller-Back Blade (541) 332-3640 have a special council meeting before the Concrete Hand Tools - 5’ Brush Mower - Plate Compactor May regular meeting to select a candi- Airless Paint Sprayer - 3,000 psi Pressure Washer date. Transit - Ladder & Ladder Jacks One area of council discussion on the job We may not have everything you’ll need, but we’ll try our best to get it for you. advertisement was the sentence “Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.” Mayor Gary Doran said the Letter to the Editor, quickly in one of the Port Orford Ambu- lances. The situation was professionally council has a drug free workplace policy. How very fortunate we are to live in a evaluated. The calming effects of the ef- The council will have the city administra- community with so many people who ficient team work soon had Mary on her tor check with city attorney Randall Tosh give so willingly of themselves, their time way to the hospital of our choice. She is about the pre-employment drug screen- and energies. There are so many things now back at home where she belongs, and ing. that we take for granted until we are called once again all is well at our little spot on Councilor Jane Cramer didn’t know if it upon to use them, be it the service of dedi- Earth here in Sixes. was legal or not but wanted to see new cated volunteers. The ones that we wish to employees certified (to run the water and speak of at this time are the team of the Our sincere thanks and respect to all the wastewater treatment plants). The City Port Orford Ambulance crew that re- many volunteers within our community had a policy of giving employees raises sponded in the early hours of the morning and throughout the area. for getting their certifications but former to our needs at our home in Sixes. Charlie & Mary Public Works Director Jerry McNurlin We took them for granted and never knew Sixes took it out of the budget. how really loving, caring and efficient Councilor Ralph Donaldson made a mo- they are to all that need and call on them. Council Approves Hiring tion that the council authorizes the Public They and others have been there all the By Evan Kramer Works Director and City Administrator time, giving unselfishly of themselves. The Port Orford City Council met in spe- to advertise for and hire a maintenance We only fully realized this when we cial session on Tuesday morning to con- worker as described in the job duties de- needed their help. sider hiring a person for the entry-level scription. Our call to 911 explaining who we were public works position. City administrator and what our problem was, was received Martha Weaver-Britell presented the by a courteous voice verifying our correct council with an ad for the newspapers for address and telephone number, and as- the position as well as list of the duties of Chamber Membership Meeting the maintenance worker position. surance that help would be immediately The Port Orford Chamber of Commerce notified. Martha Weaver-Britell said they would meets on Monday, March 27, noon at the Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Diana close applications for the position on Wheelhouse Restaurant. This is a mem- Bussmann, who responded to our home April 14. Then she and Public Works bership meeting and Port Orford city within minutes and to Linda Foster, Director Allan Wagner would rank the councilor Ralph Donaldson is the guest Randy Foster and Tom Smith who arrived candidates and interview them and then speaker. ing April 3rd. Learn the basic fundamen- Elder Home Adult Foster Care tals of drawing, the ability to see and sketch three-dimensional objects on two- 903 Lakeshore Dr., Port Orford, OR dimensional surfaces. Now Licensed and Open! Donna Roselius of the Roaring Sea Gal- Beautiful home, quiet, safe neighborhood lery will again have her Painting on Silk. 5 Private bedrooms, commodious common areas This class is a two-day workshop, Satur- Experienced, compassionate staff (45 years combined experience) day and Sunday, April 8th and 9th, from Long term care noon to 6pm. Pre-registration by April Short term care 3rd is necessary. In two short days you Day care and respite programs can learn a fascinating new art and com- plete a project as a wearable or for home Facility tours availabel. Call John Houtrouw @ 332-9585 or 332-1007 décor. Don’t miss out on this one. Census In Oregon Begins Art in Port Orford Check out the new spring schedule for all the college listings. Spring term starts Census 2000 is upon us! Residents in Chase away those rainy day blues with an March 27th. Call Southwestern for more Oregon will receive an advance letter art class or two. Vibrant colors, challeng- information or to register Gold Beach from the Director of the Census Bureau ing techniques, along with the fun fellow 247-2741 or Port Orford (Fridays) 332- between March 1st and March 8th en- students have, make these art classes a joy 3023. couraging their participation in Census to attend. 2000. The advance letter includes in- The painting and watercolor labs are al- Yoga Schedule Change structions for how households can order ways fun and informative. With instruc- census forms in five languages other than Debby Lohry will have no yoga class tor guidance and class critiques, learning English and a pre-paid envelope to return Wednesday evenings. Classes will still new ways to paint is exciting. Marlene their request in. be held Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:30pm, Gay is offering this extended session and in addition, she will have a daytime The first Census 2000 questionnaires will class from 9:30am to 3:30pm,on Tues- class on Tuesday, from 10:00am to be delivered to households in rural areas, day, starting April 4th through April 25th, 11:30am. Spring term starts March 27. that are not on a United States Postal Ser- at the senior center in Port Orford. For questions, or to register, call South- vice route, by Census Enumerators be- Marlene will also have her drawing lab on western in at 247-2741 (Gold Beach) or tween March 3rd and March 22nd. Monday, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm start- Port Orford 332-3023.(Fridays only) Households on a United States Postal Service route will receive their census questionnaires in the mail, between Something different at March 13th and March 15th. All households will receive a self-addressed envelope to mail the form back in and are en- The Shell Shack couraged to mail their questionnaires back as soon as they receive them. “Easter Basket Stuffers” Census 2000 is safe, confidential, and mix and match - 3 for $1.00 beneficial to our community. All personal information gathered in Census 2000 will ...also... be held in strict confidence, (for 75 years) as mandated by federal law (Title 13, flocked bunnies, rubber “egg” balls, U.S.C.). For more information on this and other Census activities, contact glass and genuine stone eggs, fingerboards, Michael Steenhout, Local Census Office yo-yo water balloons, noisemakers and more! Manager or Sergio Romero, Partnership All under $5.00 Specialist at 541-465-6670 and Taro O’Sullivan, Media Specialist-Oregon, Idaho and Washington at 503-808-4160. Police Log black collar. Please remember to license M.I.N.D.S. Club House in Gold Beach. your dogs. MINDS means moving in new directions. March 13, 9:30am: Report of 40 more Lester creates his art to bring happiness bags of compost slashed at Sentry Market March 17, 1:00am: Prowler reported at and cheer into the lives of people who see – under investigation. 1015 Agate Beach Road – unable to locate any prowler in area. them. Please join us. March 13, 11:00am: Report of Criminal The Transaction Gallery is located across Mischief to vehicle on Jackson Street – March 17, 9:30am: Assist other agency - the street from the dock overlook at Fifth report taken. S.C.I.N.T. conducted a search warrant at 2856 Port Orford Loop Road. and Tichenor. March 13, 8:40pm: Assist other agency with verbal argument on Arizona Street – Bazillions of Bird Houses Port Meeting handled by contact. “Bazillions of Bird Houses” created by The Port of Port Orford will hold a special March 14, 7:40pm: Disturbance reported Lester Brideman will be on display at The meeting at 10:00am at the Port office on on Port Orford Loop Road – unfounded. Transaction Gallery March 24 through Thursday, March 23. The special meet- March 15, 9:35am: Report of duffel bag April 14. There will be an opening night ing is being held pursuant to ORS full of girls clothes and purse found on reception on Friday evening on Friday, 192.660(1)(b). beach; turned in to lost and found. March 24 from 6:00-8:00pm. Agenda March 15, 12:12pm: Assist other agency These are not your ordinary bird houses, 1. Consider the discipline or discharge and Port Orford Ambulance at Battle but more like individual sculptures of, or to hear complaints or charges Rock. adorned with a variety of recycled and found objects. brought against an employee. Ex- March 16, 11:30am: Report of found ecutive session is being held pursu- puppy at Wooden Nickel – black with Lester lives here in Port Orford with his ant to ORS 192.660(1)(b). white feet and face, small to medium size, lab puppy and is a member of the 2. Personal Action Wanted: Port Orford Engineering Port Orford Wanted: Residential & Glass & Screen Used saddles and tack Commercial Glass Lexan for consignment at Design 15 Different Tints Mirror New & ReScreens Obscure Glass Loco Horse Corral Plexiglass Insulated Glass Opening soon in Structural Civil Insulated Windows Langlois Engineering 20th & Hwy 101 Port Orford across from City Hall 348-2369 (541) 332-0139 332-6015 James

Troop #554 Thanks Also the money is to be used on activities Computer Privacy Warning to help them receive their badges. by Valerie Jean Kramer Junior Girl Scout’s troop #554 would like to say thank you to the community for The girl’s leaders would like to say how In last week’s paper I recommended a purchasing Girl Scout cookies from our proud they are of the whole troop for free download manager program called troop. The Junior Girl Scout had a goal to making a goal, sticking to it and working “Gozilla” (www.gozilla.com). I have sell at least 800 boxes of cookies. Well so hard to reach and achieve it. since learned some news about this program and others which may concern you they did better than that, the girls met their There are 16 Junior Girl Scouts in the and which you should know. There are goal plus some. troop. They are Samantha and Cassie hundreds of freeware programs now, in- Keeler, Caitlin Peabody, Leslie Goertz, Troop #554 sold 131 cases and a grand cluding Gozilla, that are advertising sup- Janie Andres, Hannah Tsetsakis, Max, total of 1,542 boxes of cookies. ported. That in itself isn’t necessarily Joe and Crystal Welch, Sarah Shepherd, bad. The problem with many of them is The girl’s plan on using the money they Lacey Myers, Alyssa Rush, Samantha that in order to target their advertising to have earned on activities such as over- Barnes, Dannielle Thompson, Cortney you, they report back to the company the night camping trips, skating, bowling and Busso and Briana Hutchison. so on. web sites you’ve visited. Even this might be ok, but many of them do not give adequate warning that they will do this, there is no evidence of this activity The TransAction Gallery presents while it is happening, and worst, if you uninstall the program, the uninstall does not remove the reporting software so it Lester Bridgeman remains active! Steve Gibson (www.grc.com) has pro- “Bazillions of Bird Houses” duced a free program to detect and re- uniquely decorated bird homes move these kinds of programs. He calls his program, “Opt Out” and you can March 24 thru April 14 download it from http://grc.com/ optout.htm. Opening Reception While there is nothing inherently wrong with advertising-supported software, Friday, March 24th 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. even that which reports your actions, 455 5th St. - at the Port Overlook (541) 332-1027 you should be forewarned of what you are getting into and should have the ability to turn it off. With Steve’s software, Public Invited you do. See his site for more details. Savoy Theatre SPRINGHEAD 811 Hwy 101, Port Orford, OR 541-332-3105 voice, 332-8105 FAX Saturday [email protected] March 25 Mansfield Park 8:00 p.m. - Midnight Starring Embeth Davidtz Scream 3 March 24-30 Rated PG-13 March 24-30 Rated R at FRI ...... 7 pm FRI ...... 9:15 pm SAT ...... 3 pm & 9 pm SAT ...... 6 pm Spaghetti West SUN ...... 6 pm SUN ...... 3 pm MON ...... 4 pm MON ...... 7 pm TUE ...... 7 pm TUE ...... 4 pm 332-WEST WED ...... 4 pm WED ...... 7 pm THU...... 7 pm THU ...... 4 pm No Cover

Library Spring Book Sale Bell Choir Spaghetti Dinner Handbell Festival in Medford in May. The festival provides an intensive two By Midge Hayes The Port Orford Bell Choir is hosting a day learning experience for over 300 bell All the signs of Spring seem to be appear- Spaghetti Dinner at the Senior Center, ringers from the western states. ing: Robins are bob-bob-bobbin’ along. Friday night, March 24 at 6pm. Dinner Attendees will learn and develop new Daffodils are being chomped to bits by includes spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic ringing techniques, and expand their slugs. Fawns are getting their first tastes bread, salad, dessert and beverage. Cost knowledge of handbell music. The Festi- of our gardens, under the doting doe-eyes is $4 for adults, $2.50 for children under val will conclude with a concert at North of their mothers. There is even occasional 12, with discounts for families of 4 or Medford High School. All Festival at- sunshine. more. Proceeds from this dinner will help the choir attend the Rogue Valley tendees will play in this concert as one And: time for the library spring Book massed choir. Sale. Yes! Friends of the Port Orford Li- Blues Rock, Rock & Roll, Classic Rock!!! brary are pleased to announce that on Saturday, April 8, from 9-4, the semi-annual book sale will take place in the City Council chambers. Donations are being accepted gratefully between now and then. Yes, there will be plants for sale, too – donations of plants gratefully accepted as well. And yes, Peigi Stahl’s famous coffee & cookies will again be an added attraction. Look for our gorgeous posters around town as the date approaches; they will Pitch’s Tavern remind you of the Book Sale – April 8th from 9-4. Friday, Mar. 24 8 p.m. - 12 Midnight! 325 6th St., Port Orford (541) 332-9313 Email Bebe for the latest info on shows! [email protected] Sea Breeze New Hours Florist and We’ll miss Open For Dinner you Bob five nights a week until 8:00 pm World Wide Wire Service Open 6am-8pm Thurs - Mon 6am-3pm Tues & Wed only (541) 332-0445 Shop 311 6th St. (541) 332-8265 Eve. & Sun. Port Orford 1825 N. Oregon, Port Orford (541) 332-8104 Girls State Robert Houck, Jr. Inventors Group Forms The Port Orford Chapter of the American Funeral services were held for Robert Do you have a golden idea for an inven- Legion Auxiliary has selected Crystal (Bob) Houck, Jr. on Monday afternoon at tion and not know what to do with it? Or Hiser and Nicole Reed, both juniors at the Port Orford Christian Center, fol- do you have experience developing a Pacific High School, to attend Girls State lowed by burial at Port Orford Cemetery. product idea and getting it to market? The this summer. There they will experience Southwestern Business Development the intracacies of state and local govern- Houck, who was 52 years old, died on Center is forming an inventors’ group ment as they assume the roles of leader- Wednesday, March 15 as the result of an that will meet periodically to discuss top- ship in mock communities.Girls State has urchin diving related accident off the Port ics such as the patent process, invention been an inspiration to hundreds of accom- Orford reef. He was urchin diving off of resources, assessing the feasibility of an plished women including Jane Pauly of his boat the Blue Fin. Port Orford Ambu- idea, as well as how to locate manufactur- NBC News, Past Governor of Texas, Ann lance responded to the dock where Houck ers, new venture finance and marketing Richards, and Captain Michelle Johnson, was brought and from there they trans- resources. If you’re interested, please call the first female Wing Commander in the ported him to Bandon Hospital. His Southwestern at 469-5017 or 247-2741 United States Air Force. Girls State will death shocked and saddened his many to place your name on an interest list. be held on the campus of Willamette friends and relatives in Port Orford. He University in Salem, June 25-July 1. and his wife Linda own the Duds n Suds Laundromat. Bob Houck was active in the community and served on the Cham- ber of Commerce board of directors. He Crazy Norwegian has three sons, Eddie, Tony and Bob, two grandchildren and is also survived by his parents. Bob was fond of his Rotweiller Chance. CLOSED Coast Valuation Services Monday, March 27 Real Estate Appraisals Estates Insurance Construction Purchases Refinance One Day Only Buyer or Seller Consulting So. Coos & Curry Counties Janelle L. Haller Ask about our daily special Licensed Appraiser 541-332-8819 CFCU Bargain Chetco Federal Credit Union http://www.chetcofcu.org Of The Month

Real Estate Rubbermaid Land & Lamb 18” Langlois — 348-2500 Port Orford Branch: 1000 Oregon - 332-3711 Push Broom Farm Mart Home Office: .99 Fencing Feed 16147 Hwy. 101 S, Harbor 800-237-8064 $5 Culvert Gates = People Helping People = Animal Husbandry Supplies McNair True Value Hardware Help is just around the corner Across from Ocean Spray 1935 N. Oregon St., Port Orford 347-4356 Membership eligibility required. (541) 332-3371 Letter to the Editor, Blow hasn’t got a chance to get his voice sires. I urge everyone to identify their heard. Both candidates are puppets, favorite potentially viable candidate and It’s no wonder we have voter apathy when windsocks, for their financial contribu- perform their own write-in protest. you consider that a presidential primary tors who only care for their own special Maybe it will get some attention. Maybe ended before we ever had a chance to interests. one of these candidates will gain enough vote. Neither of the winners have any- credibility to run next time. I don’t hon- John McCain had it right. We desperately thing refreshing or new to offer. They’re estly have a lot of hope left, but I refuse need campaign finance reform so Joe both spoiled rich kids riding on their to give up trying. Good luck to all of us! Blow’s voice can be heard once again. father’s coat tails and deeply entrenched - Valerie] in the political establishment. One is fi- Funny, how both candidate winners are nanced by unions, while the other is fi- now climbing aboard the bandwagon Roaring Sea Open House nanced by corporations. proclaiming to espouse campaign finance reform. What a farce our voting rights Everyone is invited to enjoy the featured Let’s face it, the average hard-working have become under our current corrupt artists and musicians at the last-Sunday- Joe Blow trying to eke out an honest liv- system. of-the-month Open House at Roaring Sea ing is completely eliminated from the Arts, 41687 Highway 101 South, Port process. It’s no longer a democracy, of, Helga Steffee Orford, from 2:00 to 5:00, Sunday, by and for the people. It’s government of Port Orford March 26. the corporations, by the corporations and for the corporations under a George W. [Editor Response: I very much agree Guest artists this month include Jim Bush reign. While under Al Gore we have with you Helga. My personal plan is to Gomez of Coquille, showing his paint- government of the unions, by the unions cast a write-in vote for Jesse Ventura as I ings; Cherry and Glen Lyon of Coos Bay, and for the unions. Take your pick. Both like his no-nonsense, take-responsibil- who will show their recent sculptures and are beholden to influential filthy lucre, ity-for-yourself approach. I don’t expect ceramic art; and Shirley and Dave and you can bet your bottom dollar Joe him to win but what are the alternatives? Sorensen of Nesika Beach, with their I can’t stomach voting for either Bush or popular weavings. Roaring Sea Arts Gore. “Not voting” just says you don’t care and that the powers that be can do Informal music is provided during the Studio Gallery whatever they like. Voting for “Donald afternoon by the Kammeroque En- OPEN HOUSE LAST SUNDAY semble, plus original poetry by Joyce 2:00 to 5:00 OF THE MONTH Duck” shows immaturity. Voting for VISITORS WELCOME “none of the above” expresses dissatis- Mueller. Refreshments and pot-luck CALL 332-4444 DONNA ROSELIUS faction but gives no clue as to your de- snacks are served. For more information, 41687 Hwy. 101 S. Port Orford, Oregon call Donna at 541-332-4444 Breuer Construction ALI’SALI’S General Contractor (541) 332-1502 AUTAUTOO Lic # 111694, Bonded & Insured * 24 Hour Towing and Recovery Call 332-0333 Drafting, Designs * Collision Repair - All Makes or see us at Quality * Windshield Replacement 1320 Oregon - Custom Homes * All Insurance Payments Welcome HWY 101 & Commercial

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Full service herb & vitamin shop aka Joseph’s Janitorial Energy - weight loss - detox - Carpet Cleaning Floor Waxing THE CITY OF PORT ORFORD is wellness - multiples, etc. Windows Pressure Washing Low cost home water filtration system removes seeking volunteers to fill three vacant Giardia, E. Coli, Coliform, Sediment Licensed, Bonded, Insured, Local Phone/Mail order available. Bandon 347-9586 348-2369 Continued on next page Classified Ads Continued from previous page HARBORSIDE Internet positions on the Watershed Council. Any resident of the watershed area concerned Check the Weather—E-mail Family with water issues affecting Port Orford Trade Stocks—Send Pictures—Travel may send a letter of interest to: The City Shop for Antiques—Genealogy of Port Orford c/o Mayor Gary Doran, Build a Web Page—Discover the World P.O. Box 310, Port Orford, OR 97465. We are an equal opportunity employer. Still Just $17.95 & Seniors $14.5015.95 Sign up at The Downtown Fun Zone! GARAGE SALES GO FASTER!!!! www.harborside.com, or 1.800.680.8855 LARGE YARD SALE 23-24-25-26 428 9th St. Port Orford. Lots of antiques! Old China hutch - old trains, Franciscan set of NOW SERVING ESPRESSO Time- BEN’S THRIFT STORE: South of dishes, 1940’s pictures of Roy Rogers, 53 worn Treasures. Still looking for old stuff. Bandon. Everything we sell helps make military Jeep 24 volt, big tires, 42 military Buy, sell, trade, consign. 332-2046, 345 an animal well. Spring cleaning, redeco- Jeep metal top, bikes, refrig, dryers, much Oregon St. rating, remodeling, moving in or moving more. out?? Donate your extra items to us. Tax FOR SALE: DISHWASHER Good deductible. We also buy furniture. Or will APRIL FOOLS DAY RUMMAGE Sale condition $25 obo 332-8309. sell it on consignment for you. Pick up to benefit Lightin Bugs - 9am-4pm Com- twice weekly. 347-3492. GROWERS OF ELEPHANT GAR- munity Building. Bring rummage 3/31 at LIC - We are working on market for 4-6pm or call Flo 332-6060. $Rich Des- FOR SALE: FIREWOOD. 332-9031. garlic tops - you pick .15¢/pound we pick serts$ (Some have $ in them!) Mine for for labour please call Christina 348-2203. NEW THIS WEEK! “Pokemon, The Gold! Fool’s Treasures & Fun Galore! First Movie”, “A Dog of Flanders”, Proceeds for X-mas lights. HOW CAN YOU TELL a fresh, boiled “Bonanno, A Godfather’s Story”, “Jakob egg, from an old one? Fresh eggs are the Liar”, “Behind the Lines”, “Plunkett MISCELLANEOUS always hard to peel! Fresh eggs available & Macleane”, “The Limey”. We also got now at The “Egg Lady.” Call 332-4295 or JUST ARRIVED at the Shell Shack, a new Nintendo 64 game, “Tony Hawk’s email at [email protected]. summer jewelry, kites, fingerboards, Pro Skater”. Please remember tapes are bucket hats for children and the young due back by 3:30pm the next business PLUM CRAZY RANCH has llamas, adults, lovely stone “slab” candle hold- day. For videotapes, Sony Playstation, handspun wool, felted hats and hand- ers, floating glass fish, and glass fish Nintendo games, or DVD’s come on down made sweaters for sale. 348-2547 http:// candle holders, and much more! Open 7 to The Downtown Fun Zone. We are open community.webtv.net/plumcrazyranch4/ days a week. 9:30am till 6pm Monday thru Thursday plumcrazyranch. Free manure. and from 9:30am till 7pm Friday and GRAB A PACK of delicious Bridgewater Saturday. Closed on Sunday. POKEMON CARDS are back in stock Jerky on your way to the beach! Great at The Downtown Fun Zone. Boosters price . . . only $2.98! The Shell Shack, STOP! Lots to see at L&R Variety, 3,000 for $3.95. Theme Decks $10.95. 2-player open 7 days a week. sq. ft. Used - old & new. Spices, tools, starter set with CD-ROM $16.95. 541- beads, household and gift items, books, 332-6565 G.E. REFRIDGERATOR almost new collectables, too much to list. 10:00am - 14+ cubic ft. 332-9082. 5:00pm, 1819 Oregon St., Port Orford. THE WOODEN NICKEL GARDEN CAFE MINI STORAGE/U-HAUL. 200+ stor- Handcrafted Myrtlewood 738 Washington St. age units, 150+ climate controlled. Airport-U-Stor, across from Ocean Spray Retail - Wholesale 332-2233 (332-Cafe) 347-4356. (541) 332-5201 Mon.-Fri. 11:00am-9:00pm 1205 Oregon St. Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm Port Orford, OR 97465 Closed Sundays Port Commission Meets The Port Commission is looking for a contract for professional services with the new lawyer and so far only one submis- Umpqua Community Development Cor- The Port of Port Orford Commission met sion has been received. poration (Umpqua CDC). The Umpqua in regular session on Tuesday morning at CDC will provide grant administration Louise Basey presented the Commission 9:00am. All commissioners were present services for the new permanent dock with a letter regarding her business and except Chris Hawthorne. There was a lot project. of activity at the Port by Laskey-Clifton lease with the Port. She asked for an crews on the new permanent dock project abatement of her rent on the Tackle shop Scott Macdonald said the Army Corps of and they had a wonderful sunny day to for eight months, which is the amount of Engineers is working on a new plan for work. time she has been out of business because dredging the Port. Macdonald said the of port construction. Port has gotten a better response from the Commissioner Dave Knapp noted that Corps lately. the Port personal did real well last week Scott Macdonald made a motion to renew handling the March 15 accident. Port authorization to invest idle funds Gifford Barnes told the Commission with the County Treasurer. It passed 4-0. there is no water at low tide where the new Commissioner Scott Macdonald updated permanent hoist is going to be positioned. Leesa Cobb said holding budget commit- the commission on the new dock project. Barnes referred to a letter written by Bob tee meetings would be tough to do with- He said the sheet pilings are in and that the Walters to the Port commission where out a port manager. Scott Macdonald said backfill was being put in now. Walters suggested the commission take there was one opening on the budget com- Macdonald said he expected the perma- the lead in being the rescue center for the mittee and the Commission needed a per- nent hoist to be delivered any day now Port. Scott Macdonald said all groups son with a strong understanding of ac- and that things are looking good. involved in the rescue process need to counting. The Army Corps of Engineers will be at work together. the Port for a meeting with the Commis- The Commission passed Resolution sion on March 29 at 11:00am. The meet- 2000-01 by unanimous vote. This Reso- Nonaffiliated Voters ing will not be a long one since the Corps lution establishes the Port Commission as employees are due in Bandon at 1:00pm. the Port of Port Orford Local Contract Curry County Renee’ Kolen announced Review Board. today that the Democratic Party has Commission chairperson Leesa Cobb opened the May 16 Primary Election to said in referring to acquisition of the Cape The Commission then passed Resolution Nonaffiliated Voters. Blanco Airport that it is a slow process 2000-02 by unanimous vote. This motion and nothing is happening right now. “declares an emergency and authorizes a “A decision by the Democratic Party has made it possible for nonaffiliated voters to ask for a democratic party ballot in the Everything for the Builder! 2000 Primary Election.” Kolen said. “However, as required by the Democratic Party, this ballot will not include candi- Western Builders Supply, Inc. dates for President or Precinct Commit- 92778 Knapp Road, Port Orford, Oregon tee persons.” Kolen continued. (541) 332-4161 Sales 332-4803 Concrete 332-4501 Office As directed by the Secretary of State, Bill (541) 332-4902 FAX Bradbury, all County Clerks in Oregon Ready Mixed Concrete Gravel Concrete Products will mail to registered nonaffiliated vot- Lumber Plywood Paneling ers who are not affiliated with a major Doors Windows Insulation political party, a postcard application to Sheet Rock Builder’s Hardware request a Democratic Party Ballot. Paint Plumbing Electrical According to Renee’ Kolen her office March Sale Items will be mailing applications to nonaffiliated voters between March 15th and Fiberglass Handle Shovels Atlas Gloves March 22nd. “Your request must be re- 48” Titan Box Level Speed Square ceived by April 25, 2000 so if you do not Contractor Clean-Up Bags 7-1/4” Saw Blade receive your application please call us at 247-7011 ext. 223.” Kolen stated.