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Council Takes Strong Stance (the section between Geer Circle and level of the lake had stranded the fish. By Evan Kramer Madrona). Port Orford Public Works Taylor read a brief statement made by superintendent Dave Pace said the sewer city administrator Erna Barnett in her The Port Orford Water- pipe would be replaced and put in the monthly report to the city council stat- shed Council met on middle part of the road, which he later ing, “We have heard nothing from the Wednesday, Sept. 17, referred to as the stable part. Council State Patrol regarding our complaint.” and took a strong stance member Norm Leeling said that Arizona Barnett turned over the entire file on on the ruinous opening Street is considered a secondary feeder June 26 to the Oregon State Police. Bar- of Garrison Lake in road as part of Port Orford’s transporta- nett had been told the state police didn’t April of this year. tion plan. He said the planning commis- have time to pursue the matter. Taylor Before dealing with Garrison Lake the sion was putting together the final draft said the opening of the lake broke no city council heard from Harry Hoogesteger, of that plan. Council member Steve ordinances but a number of state ordi- chairman of the South Coast Watershed Taylor said the committee had been talk- nances had been broken. Taylor said the Coordinating Committee. Hoogesteger ing about the sewer pipe since February city had the option of taking civil action talked about grant funding and said the of this year. He said the committee felt in the matter and said it would cost Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board the situation demanded urgent action. $10,000 to investigate it. He estimated was providing $20,000 for grants to each Taylor said the situation is unacceptable. the cost of repairing Arizona Street be- watershed committee. He said there was He said if the sewer pipe ruptures many tween $100,000 to $700,000. people would be pointing the finger at $100,000 in grants distributed to water- Taylor presented a copy of a letter he had shed committees in Curry County for city hall. Taylor concluded there better not be a sewage spill in Garrison Lake. written concerning the opening of the projects in $10,000 and less increments lake. He said if the act of opening the last year. Hoogesteger brought a couple He made a point that he was directing his comments to the city, not Dave Pace. lake is allowed to go unpunished we of awards with him and began by giving have given him (the perpetrator) carte Port Orford Watershed Council chair- John Leuthe displayed a copy of the most blanche. The letter addressed to Gover- man John Leuthe a coffee mug, tee-shirt recent Garrison Lake study done by EGR nor Kulongoski, Senator Bill Fisher and and certificate of appreciation for his and said he didn’t feel like they present- Representative Wayne Krieger summa- watershed work. He gave watershed ed very sophisticated solutions. rizes the lake situation and gives a histo- committee Pat Rhoades a certificate of ry of the two most recent lake openings. appreciation for her as her long time Steve Taylor displayed a fish print his wife purchased during the Arts and Sea- Taylor concluded his letter with the re- efforts (seven years) as secretary of the mark, “We, the members of the Port council. food Festival. The print is of Garrison Lake perch that were found the morning Orford Watershed Council, urge you to The watershed council discussed the sew- after Garrison Lake was clandestinely work with the Oregon State Police to see er pipe that runs across Arizona Street opened in April of this year. The falling Continued on Back Cover R. AuFranc SOUTHPORT FOREST PRODUCTS LAWYER “COMMON SENSE ADVICE & Buying delivered conifer LEGAL SERVICES” WILLS small saw log sort & conifer pulp logs Excel Accounting Services TRUSTS Lyndell Hauschildt, L.T.C. PROBATES 94120 Moore St. BUSINESS Forrest Flowers REAL ESTATE Log Buyer P.O. Box 123 541-266-0903 HWY 101 @ 9th St. Gold Beach, OR 97444 541-266-0824 fax (541) 247-6560 332-2102 Cel. 541-530-5482 also inactive CPA Home 541-332-4385 Fax (541) 247-3442 Tide Predictions For Port Orford - 42° 44.735 N 124° 30.832 W Produced by “Tides & Currents for Windows” version 2.0 by Nautical Software (503) 579-1414 Sun Moon Date Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Time Tide Rise Set Rise Set Phase Thu Sep 25, 2003 5:54a -0.1 12:15p 7.2 6:10p 1.2 7:07a 7:11p 7:10a 7:29p NM Fri Sep 26, 2003 12:14a 7.6 6:30a 0.2 12:46p 7.7 6:54p 0.5 7:08a 7:09p 8:23a 7:53p Sat Sep 27, 2003 1:03a 7.5 7:07a 0.6 1:18p 8.0 7:41p -0.1 7:09a 7:07p 9:37a 8:18p Sun Sep 28, 2003 1:55a 7.2 7:45a 1.3 1:54p 8.2 8:30p -0.5 7:11a 7:06p 10:53a 8:47p Mon Sep 29, 2003 2:51a 6.8 8:25a 2.0 2:33p 8.2 9:23p -0.6 7:12a 7:04p 12:08p 9:21p Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:53a 6.3 9:09a 2.8 3:17p 8.0 10:22p -0.5 7:13a 7:02p 1:21p 10:01p Wed Oct 1, 2003 5:05a 5.8 10:02a 3.4 4:08p 7.7 11:29p -0.3 7:14a 7:00p 2:28p 10:51p Thu Oct 2, 2003 6:28a 5.6 11:11a 3.9 5:12p 7.2 7:15a 6:58p 3:26p 11:49p 1Q Brining Out Our Best called upon to make choices, some small is your observation, take a very specific By Reverend Grace Lee Bonnell and some very large. Almost every wak- deep breath or two and observe how your ing moment we are given a chance to feelings and responses change. Have you ever just wished you could respond to circumstances around us, In my thirty years as a health practitioner catch a cloud and float around the world? many of which are seemingly out of our this conscious breathing practice has I overheard part of a conversation the control. other evening that brought this question helped many of my patients as it has me. to mind. A well-used remedy for those seemingly Like the man said, “Try it for yourself. If out of control situations, has and I sus- it works you’ve found a jewel for life.” Just imagine how free that cloud ride pect will always, be the breath. Yes, I Thought for the week: A joyous today would be. A little wind resistance might said the breath. Think about it … the first makes a better tomorrow. bother us if we happened to float into a sacred gift given any of us was breath. storm. We might even get our feet wet We then put breathing on automatic and Send your questions and comments to from time to time. We would be faced don’t give it much thought or attention. “Bringing Out Our Best” @ Port Orford with many changes all in one day. We The ancient practice of honoring the Today P.O. Box 49 Port Orford, OR would be called upon to choose and breath with regular specific breathing or 97465. Any questions/perspectives used respond according to the area that our breathing exercises still has merit. Every in the paper will not use the sender’s new cloud friend took us. spiritual and religious group has some- name without permission. place in their basic teaching the sacred Think about it … how much different breath. Tai Chi Classes would life be riding on that glorious cloud than it is right here, right now? Not Sometime notice when the situation Tai Chi classes begin on Friday morning, much different I suspect. Life is rather around is stressful or tense, how are you Sept. 26, 8:30-10:00a.m., at the Port like a cloud. Sometimes it is fluffy and breathing? If you are like many of us you Orford Senior Center. The classes are soft and other times it is dark and full of will notice that you are holding your sponsored through SWOCC and are rain, or wind or both. Every day we are breath or breathing very shallow. If this taught by Laurie Johnson. Howard S. Lichtig Attorney at Law Board Certified–Consumer Bankruptcy Law–American Board of Certification Bankruptcy Injuries / Accidents Criminal Defense Probate / Conservators 332 - 6060 Hwy 101 (264A W. 6th St.) Port Orford, OR Brewer, Lady by Sandy Linderman and Junior by Zack Jeter. Runner-up tro- phies went to Jim Harrison, Jim Patridge, Monty Linderman, Del Norte, and Bill Oleson. Event #5, 100 Handicap targets provided local trap shooters winning five of the six Gun Club News son, Jack Morgan, Cape Blanco and Ed trophy classifications. Bill Oleson won By Bill Oleson Pillette, Myrtle Point were runner ups within each of their classifications. the short yardage event; Jim Patridge, Despite “breezy” weather reports, our mid yardage; Bill Kemper, Veteran; Pacific International Trap Association’s Event #2, 100 yard Singles, Class A was Sandy Linderman, Lady; and Zack Jeter, competition attracted some of the best won by Corky Brewer, Cape Blanco, Junior. Two local trap shooters, Julie trap shooters from Oregon and Califor- Class C was won by Sandy Linderman, Youngberg and Rudi Breuer, Cape Blan- nia. Once a trap competitor achieves a Del Norte, Class D by 19 year old Zack co, won runner-up honors. Jeter, Myrtle Point, Veteran by Scott good average that person hesitates to High overall for events two through five sacrifice it to poor weather conditions. Wurster, Cape Blanco, and Junior by Nick Puhl, Cape Blanco. Runner up included Corky Brewer, Champion; Class Our weekend of shooting experienced A, Scott Wurster; Al Enyeart and Rudi plenty of wind. trophies were won by Al Enyeart, Jim Patridge, president of Cape Blanco, Bill Breuer, Class C Sandy Linderman, and Five events were held starting with a 50 Kemper and Julie Youngberg, Cape Blan- Junior, Zack Jeter. Pair Doubles held Friday afternoon and co. Visiting trap shooters from out of the evening, 100 16-yard targets and 100 Event #3, 100 Handicap targets had only area had considerable difficult with the Handicap targets held on Saturday, and “so called breezy” conditions identified 100-yard targets plus 100 Handicap tar- two winners from our local area. Veter- an won by Bill Oleson, Cape Blanco, and by the weather bureau. Those of us gets held on Sunday. Also, a 60-yard living locally have adjusted slightly. target Backers event was held under the Junior, Zack Jeter. Five local trap shoot- lights on Saturday evening. ers however, won runner-up trophies. Thank you to all of you who visited our Bill Kemper, Jim Harrison, Corky Brew- beautiful facility during the competition. Because of the large number of partici- er, Marcy Patridge, secretary of Cape Thank you also to Jim Harrison for ori- pants only members of the local clubs Blanco, and Nick Puhl. entating the traps and ensuring their con- from Coos, Curry, and Del Norte coun- tinual operation, Rudi Breuer and his ties will be identified as winners. Almost Event #4 100-yard Singles targets had six local trap shooters winning six of the crew for keeping the traps loaded, Hodge all of us belong to all three county’s Distributors for loan of the large tent, clubs. eight classifications and four of the run- ner-up awards. Class A was won by Mary Puhl for keeping the meet orga- Al Enyeart, Cape Blanco, was the only Scott Wurster, Class B by Al Enyeart, nized and Port Orford Fire Department winner in the Doubles event. Jim Harri- Class C y Bill Kemper, Veteran by Corky for loan of tables and chairs. Mr. Appliance Savoy Theatre of Bandon 811 Hwy 101, Port Orford, OR 541-332-3105 voice, 332-8105 FAX Why pay more? [email protected] Reconditioned Appliances OPEN RANGE Rated R  Starring Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Freezers, and Stoves FRIDAY...... 7 pm All with 90 day Warranty SAT. & SUN...... 4 & 7 pm Commercial & Residential Repair 47451 Hwy 101, Bandon, OR MON, WED, THURS ...... 7 pm (541) 347-1474 ** Monday is Discount Night **

Remember RICK BRANT? paper on communications satellites Rick Unlike magazines and comics, the final By Erwin K. Roberts and a Spindrift team bounced radar sig- books in a juvenile series are the hardest nals off the Moon from Tibet back to to find. Now the last four Rick Brant Recently Turner Classic Movies ran all New Jersey. The science behind the Sci- books are coming back into print. (For four Nancy Drew movies from the late ence-Adventures stayed at the cutting more about the series, see http:// 1930’s. That got me thinking about se- edge. www.rickbrant.com/) ries books for young adults. What juve- nile book series did you read growing Under the pen-name John Blaine, Harold [Reprinted Courtesy the Johnson Coun- up? The Hardy Boys? The Bobbsey L. (Hal) Goodwin produced twenty-three ty Gazette, Olathe, Kansas] Twins? The various versions of Tom books from 1946 through 1968. (Peter Swift? Those plus Nancy Drew and many Harkins co-wrote the first three before others were creations of the Stratemeyer dropping out.) A Marine journalist who Syndicate, a book producer that hired served all over the Pacific Theater of Recycling Resumes writers to churn out series entries to Operations, Goodwin used his experi- Recycling of newsprint at the Post Office formula. Some books came out a lot ences to give the books depth, authentic- in Port Orford has begun again, accord- better than others. ity, and realism missing from so many ing to volunteer Milt Nelson. Patrons juvenile books. A few series came from independent will need to be diligent in putting the authors. Fran Striker, the main writer/ Rick and his pal Scotty traveled to real newsprint in the gray covered can in the editor of the Lone Ranger radio show, places and met the locals one on one. In corner to reach the volume of paper recy- also penned the Lone Ranger hardbacks the Sulu Sea they chased “The Pirates of cled in the past, he said. and his own Tom Quest series. Ken Holt, Shan.” In the Caribbean they discovered Anyone worried about their privacy can a teen journalist hero, is very well re- the secret of “The Wailing Octopus.” In be reassured, as the volunteer will not membered. But most experts agree the rural Virginia they cracked “The Blue take anything from the open cans. The Rolls Royce of series books were the Ghost Mystery.” gray can only will be emptied to trans- Rick Brant Science-Adventures. No one knows how many of Goodwin’s port the newsprint to the dumpster at the Spindrift Island, off the New Jersey coast, readers became engineers, scientists, or super market. was home to Rick Brant’s family, and the writers, but there are many documented Alternative strategies have been dis- world renowned Spindrift Scientific cases where the books helped make the cussed for the future. They await the Foundation that Rick’s father headed. career choice. coming of the new permanent postmas- About the time Arthur Clarke wrote his ter in October. September Port Meeting By Jane Cramer Fall is just around the corner! All commissioners and Port Manager Now in Stock Gary Anderson were present at the regu- lar meeting of the Port Commission on September 16. Roofing Repair Materials Evan Kramer gave each commissioner a copy of an article from the September 9 Your Hometown Hardware Store Oregonian about micro canneries for Albacore tuna and salmon, including one Coos Curry Supply in the Brookings area. Kramer stated that 1009 Highway 101, Port Orford, OR 97465 Mon-Fri 8m-5pm he wanted to throw out the idea of maybe (541) 332-1818 Sat.9am-Noon having a micro cannery here. Gary Ander- son agreed to show the article to local Dowdy mentioned that he had problems Bed Tax Applications fishermen to try to promote interest. with various parts of the draft and volun- The Port Orford Transient Lodging Tax teered to work on corrections to present Under New Business, Anderson report- (bed tax) committee was scheduled to to the other commissioners. ed on his inspection of the dock sheet review applications for bed tax grants on pile. He found very little in the way of Anderson stated he had a response from Wednesday, September 24, 6:00pm, at rust above the splash line and feels there the contractor who built the electrical city hall. is no cause for alarm. building. Anderson had sent a letter out- Six community organizations have ap- lining his concerns about the building Ed Dowdy and Gifford Barnes agreed to plied for TLT money with requests total- and the contractor agreed to study the meet with Anderson and a representative ing $26,700. The City has $12,100 avail- problems to come up with possible solu- from the Army Corps of Engineers able this fiscal year for the applications. (ACOE) on September 24 to investigate tions. solutions to the Port’s dredging prob- The Kalmiopsis Audubon Society is re- In a review of the Manager’s Report lems. questing $2,700 for the dark sky project there was a lot of discussion about wheth- – retrofitting 100 security lights with Sky er to change the oil in the crane or replace Anderson also reported on penalties as- Caps. The Port Orford Women’s Fish- it when draining the oil to replace some sessed by OSHA in the amount of $3,600. ery Network is requesting $3,000 to beau- fittings. It was decided to replace it. The violations that resulted in the assess- tify the Fishermen’s Memorial. The Port ment have been corrected and Anderson After Anderson gave additional infor- Orford Jubilee Committee is asking for has sent an appeal to OSHA in an effort mation about projects mentioned in his $4,000 to purchase fireworks and adver- to reduce or dismiss the penalties. report, the meeting was adjourned. tising for the July 4 celebration. The Port Under Old Business, the draft of the Orford Chamber of Commerce is re- Employees Handbook was discussed. questing $5,000 for advertising and main- taining its web site. The Port Orford Arts Council is requesting $5,000 for the Arts Festival. The Point Orford Heritage Society is asking for $7,000 to restore the motor lifeboat at the Coast Guard Station. All applicants must show at least a 50% match for the amount of money they requested. The bed tax committee will make their decision on how to allocate the money and turn in their recommen- dations to the recommendations at either their October or November meeting. Douglas Trimble HEARTH & HOME Sea Breeze Tree Service Brick & Chimney, Inc. 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The Common an idea of what you’d like new at the is sponsoring a Rotary Duck Race on Good is located at Fourteenth and Arizo- Center – there is always a time for you to October 18 in Mingus Park. You can na Streets and is open to serve the public speak up. Best come 11:00am. adopt these rubber ducks for $5.00 each on Wednesdays. or get six of them for $25.000. A Quack- September 15 was the trip to Crescent er’s Dozen will cost you $50.00. Prizes City to the casino. Everyone I talked to for the winning rubber ducks include a Senior News about the trip said it was great – lots of $5000 hot tub package for first place. By Mary Yoder fun. Everyone is hoping for another one There are six major prizes with sixth soon. place bringing the winners 2 rounds of September 18 was Rotary luncheon. Every Tuesday is blood pressure. Tues- gold, and dinner for two at Bandon Dunes. Volunteers working were head cook Kay Neal, Arlyne Mossholder, Sonja Mason, day, Wednesday, Thursday at 8:30am The Corporate Duck Race begins at John Suchy – setting up the dining room walking group. 10:00am and the Duck Race begins at John, Kay, Sonja – doing dishes, etc. Every Wednesday at 9:30am to 3:00pm 11:00am at Mingus Park. Warren Jewell. All did a fine job. The art and quilting. luncheon was very good – dessert home The Rotary Club Duck Race is a fund made applesauce. Very nice luncheon TOPS is every Monday at 9:30am and raising event to benefit the South Coast enjoyed by all. 6:00pm. Food Share program. September 27 is the birthday luncheon at We now have 132 paid dues members. You can adopt a duck in Port Orford and 11:30am. No rummage sale. Hope to see I’d like to see 150 by November 1. Last for each one you adopt the local Com- you there. year we had 190 members or as I think family. Am hoping for 200. The dues are only $5.00 for the year. Are you with me? I want to say again the bus is The Cat’s Meow Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from Vacation Cottage 9:30am to 1:30pm. Not just for seniors – for all ages. Just call 332-5771. Isaac Quaint, comfortable, affordable Jamieson is here for you. 503 Jackson St., 80 feet to beach access Great for families, couples, singles Some people worry we are told 2 Bedrooms, full kitchen, laundry About the thought of growing old But something in them quickly gives $600 week, $95 night, min. 2 nights. When thinking of alternatives. All reservations made in advance. Please call toll free: 866 - 503-5003 History: Sears kit house, circa 1910 Black’s Trip Postponed Jim and Jane Black’s trip to Washington Old Fashioned Christmas Wishes D.C. was postponed due to Hurricane from the Isabel. The Black’s were going back to Washington D.C. for the burial service Hughes House and Cape Blanco Lighthouse for their son Paul who was killed in action on March 1, 1971 in Cambodia but whose body was never recovered. Come shop for Christmas Paul Black was part of a four-man crew operating a surveillance helicopter at the in our time of the crash. The bodies of the three other men in the helicopter were recov- Gift Shop ered. The Army identified a bone frag- ment in April of this year through DNA as belonging to Paul Black. We are open from now through October Thursday-Monday 10:00 - 3:30 Owen Miller, a Vietnam Veteran was scheduled to accompany the Black’s to Closed Tues & Wed Washington. The US Army, working through a travel agency, had booked Off Hwy 101 on Cape Blanco Road their travel arrangement and they were to have met them in Washington D.C. for tightly scheduled. The group of three We Want You were to have left at 5:00am from North the services. Bend Airport on Horizon Airlines on Port Orford Community Ambulance is Jane Black expressed disappointment at Wednesday, September 18, fly to Port- looking for some good men and women. the cancellation of their trip. She had land with only 45 minutes between The Community Ambulance is a volun- previously said the ceremony would bring planes, and then fly to Washington and teer organization. They need drivers for no closure. She had said her son told her check into their hotel and then hurry to a the ambulances and will be holding a not to accept any bones as identification. viewing at a funeral home in Arlington, driver’s class soon. The Community In January of this year the Black family Virginia from 7:00-9:00pm. Their sec- Ambulance is also in need of EMT’s and had been notified there was no positive ond day in Washington they were to will be putting on EMT Basic classes in DNA match with a bone sample. attend services in the morning and from November. The number of volunteers in there go to Arlington National Cemetery The Army is rescheduling Paul Black’s the organization is down. This is a re- for a group burial at Arlington National funeral in October. Jane Black is work- warding and challenging job and your Cemetery. The Black’s two daughters ing with the Army to ensure a more participation would be greatly appreciat- and son and other family members were reasonable travel schedule. ed. This is a chance to help your commu- nity. Call 332-0384 if you are interested in attending the drivers or EMT classes. Olson Scandinavian Supper Club at old Two Mile Café Red Cross Blood Drive Now serving Scandinavian and American Traditional Food Did you know that the Red Cross has Come on & try our Swedish Pancakes! now computerized the information of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner previous donors to help shorten the wait? Please plan on being a donor on Thurs- Open 6 days a week  Closed Monday day, October 9 at the Langlois Lions Open 8:00am – 2:00pm and 4:30 – 8:00pm Clubhouse in Langlois. Sign up sheets for new donors are at your local Post (541) 347-3040 Office and Library. “Experience Fresh Curry County Commissioners are proud to support Creative Dining” a joint effort for Fall Clean-up Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4 at Fall Clean-up, Sept. 30-Oct. 4 FREE Residential Drop Off Week Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 Metal, Brush, Leaves, Prunings & Grass Clippings

Port Orford Transfer Site Bring your metal, brush, yard trimmings and cuttings to the Open for dinner at 5pm Port Orford Transfer Site, approximately 2 miles northwest of Tuesday through Sunday Port Orford, Tuesday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 4. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 236 Hwy 101, Port Orford  First Load FREE! Great cuisine, cocktails and wine list  Call 1-800-826-9801 regarding large loads Now Serving Gourmet Pizza!  A fee will be charged for refrigerators, For reservations call... freezers and air conditioners with freon, (541) 332-9378 and cars. (Garbage regular price.) Day Use Fees Postponed Carrier explained that recent actions by Roaring Sea Open House the State Legislature have resulted in Oregon State Parks and Recreation De- greater than expected financial security Everyone is invited to enjoy the sharing partment staff are recommending that its for OPRD in the next several years with- of artistic, musical, and edible treats at earlier proposal to increase the number out the need to expand fees. Carrier said the next Roaring Sea Open House, from of parks charging day-use fees be post- the increase in recreational vehicle regis- 2:00 to 5:00 on Sunday, September 28. poned indefinitely. The recommenda- tration fees and anticipated additional Last-Sunday-of-the-Month Open Hous- tion will be made on September25 at a Oregon Lottery revenues, “have signifi- es are held at Roaring Sea Studio-Gal- regular meeting of the Oregon State Parks cantly improved the department’s finan- lery located at 41687 Highway 101 South, and Recreation Commission. cial picture.” Port Orford. The entrance from the high- way is shared with the Sea Crest Motel. Michael Carrier, director of Oregon Curry County Commissioner Lucie La Parks, said the recommendation to defer Bonte said, “The County joined citizens Featured artists this month include Port is based on, “an improved financial out- in opposing day-use fees at Cape Blanco Orford oil painter Curtis Hempt; and look and the expressed public support and Harris Beach. I am pleased that Bandon artists Richard Herr, who will for maintaining the existing fee system.” Director Carrier listened to the public exhibit both sculptures and paintings; and found a solution so that day-use fees and Lea Lyman, creative fiber artist. For two years, the staff and commission- will not be imposed. The people are well ers of OPRD have examined expanding The Kammeroque Ensemble will pro- served by his expertise.” day use fees. This study was driven by vide informal music performances dur- the wish to address the equity of charg- [Editor’s note: As one of the hundreds of ing the Sunday afternoon Open House, ing day-use fees at some, but not all, people who wrote State Parks recom- and a local guest author will read an parks and by the need to ensure long- mending against imposition of the day original composition. Refreshments will term financial security for the depart- use fees at State Parks including Cape be served on Sunday, as well as pot-luck ment. Blanco State Park thanks for listening to snacks. For further info, please call Don- the public. - Evan Kramer] na at 332-4444. Chetco Ongoing from 5-15-03

OB-GYN Receives Award Charles Hochberg, M.D, has been named Clinical Preceptor of the Year by the Physician Assistant Program of Oregon Health Sciences University (OHS U) in Portland. According to Jamie Switzer with OHSU, “His students love him.” Dr. Hochberg received the James M. Ryan, M.D., Memorial Award For Ex- cellence in Clinical Teaching, Aug. 16, by popular balloting among the universi- ty program’s graduating class of 2003. As an associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Hochberg has su- pervised numerous PA students in his field in the past several years. Another four students will serve their rotations with him in 2003-04. PA students are required to complete 11 rotations with a variety of medical specialists as part of Dogs To Adopt Elsie, Australian Shepherd/pitbull mix, just had nine of the cuties puppies their overall training. The following dogs are available from “Charlie’s reputation precedes him,” says the Curry County Animal Shelter in Gold Danny, is a Golden Retriever/Shepherd Alise Osis, one of his former PA stu- Beach. mix gold in color and is 10 months old dents. “He’s very popular at the school. Cleo, 1y old female Labrador mix, now Spike, is a long-haired Chihuahua male, Gold Beach is a very coveted rotation has 5 new puppies born on August 8. about 6 yrs old because everyone wants to study with They will be up for adoption on Sept. 12 him.” Adventures in Alaska Sadie, female 6y old Doberman pinscher Osis described her past preceptor as “a mix black and tan A small but appreciative group of people great teacher.” She said students appre- enjoyed John Holod’s RV Adventure ciate the time he takes to explain condi- Big Guy, male, Labrador retriever/Irish film “The Last Great Road Trip” at the tions and procedures one-to-one. “It’s setter mix he is red in color. Savoy Theater on Tuesday for two per- not just that he shares his patients with Tasha-female 7y old Rottweiler/German formances. Holod made his first trip you, but he sits down with you, talks with Shepherd mix black/tan north to Alaska on the Alcan Highway you and does mini-lectures throughout (Alaska - Canada) in 1973 riding a Har- the day.” Shorty-male 3y old Corgi mix ley Davidson motorcycle. Thirty years Last year, Dr. Hochberg also began ac- Brutus, male pit-bull/ great Dane mix, ago the 1400-mile long road from Daw- cepting medical school students from brown and black brindle son, British Columbia to Alaska was OHSU. unpaved. The film he presented at the Micky, male 2 yr old Hound mix Savoy Theater was not of that difficult By all accounts, it appears as if both his trip but of one enjoyed from the comforts Neo, neuter male 3yr old Labrador Re- physician assistant students and his med- of a recreational vehicle. Holod has triever/German shepherd mix ical school students depart from their made a series of films on his RV adven- experiences in Curry County with a depth Danny, 10 month old male Golden Re- tures including trips to Cuba and Hawaii. of learning about rural practice. triever/ Shepherd mix This week it’s time to return to the old When asked to comment on his continu- Still have 7 pups up for adoptions 5 west with Kevin Costner starring and ing relationships with his charges, how- Shepherd mix, 2 Australian Shepherd directing in the critically acclaimed “Open ever, Dr. Hochberg smiles. “I learn from mix. Range” at the finest movie theater on the them, “ he says, shrugging. Oregon Coast. 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Port Orford. tember 29, 2003. AA/EOE/ADA. 541-332-2014. READY FOR A WEBSITE? Want to update an existing site? Call Judy at JT RV SPOT overlooking Elk River Valley Dataworks for a free consultation. Rea- Continued on next page $250/mth. 332-0123. sonable rates. 332-0850. Remember Roaring Sea Arts Dock Tackle & Seafood The Crazy Norwegians Studio Gallery Hours 8 to 5 11:30am - 8:00 pm Daily OPEN HOUSE LAST SUNDAY Local catch Fish-n-Chips, Burgers, Cead Mille Failte 2:00 to 5:00 OF THE MONTH Gifts, Fishing Gear, and Bait VISITORS WELCOME Fresh local fish fillets when available. (Hundred Thousand Thanks) CALL 332-4444 DONNA ROSELIUS 332-8601 41687 Hwy. 101 S. 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MISCELLANEOUS sweatshirt/jacket on sale at the Shell Shack at BattleRock Park. GARAGE SALES 1989 JAGUAR VANDEN PLAS loaded, tinted windows, 140k miles. Looks good, DR. KANG’S Traditional Chinese Medi- JOAN’S GARAGE SALE Now Open runs good. $3900.00 obo. Call 332-0497. cine (TCM) formula’s available as a Wed-Sat 10-3 at the Old Jam Stand, south supplement to counteract side effects of of Langlois. New items every week. 1977 MGB ROADSTER, fixer, some work done $950.00 cash. See at 205h & cancer chemotherapy and radiation treat- BAKE AND RUMMAGE SALE (no Washington, Port Orford. 332-7730. ments. Other supplemental formulae & clothing) Saturday, Oct. 5 9:00am – bulk Chinese herbs available. Sea Breeze. 3:00pm. Zion Lutheran Church “Mary 2000 SATURN SWZ 5 DOOR 4 CYL 332-0445. Martha Circle”, 2015 Washington St. Wagon auto full power 32 mpg 22,000 NOT THE “LOTTERY”, but a “lotta” Church Social Hall. miles, alloy wheels exc. Cond. Blue book $8405, asking $8200. 332-0379. great deals going on at the Shell Shack. YARD SALE SEPT. 26-27-28 Lots of Giant sale table and great buys through- power and hand tools, carpentry, wood- NEW SHIPMENT of blank CD-R disks. out the store. You’ll be a winner every working, mechanics, etc. 41815 Park Black and colored disks now available. time! Road, Cedar Terrace. USB Hubs with Ethernet port. Recharge- able AA/AAA batteries and chargers. ALL “BELLA CASA” vases, mugs, MOVING SALE: LOTS OF MISC. Webcams. CD-ROM Drives. Speaker cookie jars now 30% off at The Shell Kitchen items, games, TV, Stereo, garden wire. DVD-R/RW drives. Lots more! The Shack at BattleRock Park. tools, scrap wood. Fri. Sat. 9am-1pm. No Downtown Fun Zone. 332-6565. GREEK FISHERMEN’S HATS, ex- early birds. 401 Coast Guard Hill. 332- cellent selection of sizes and colors, and 1409. OUR THRIFT STORE in Bandon is having a Grand Opening on Saturday, the best price around! At the Shell Shack SIXES GRANGE Fri. & Sat. 9-3, Com- Sept 27. K-Dock will be there from 11-2. at BattleRock Park. mercial radios, watches, phones, tools. Plan on coming by and check out our new PREPAID PHONE CARDS $7.00 – 2- Also Sunday 9-3 Ladies clothes, jewelry, location and have some fun. The Store hour cards – no minimum usage! The shoes, knickknacks, gas masks, misc. also needs donations of good used furni- Downtown Fun Zone. ture. Call 347-9832. Continued on Back Cover Seaweed Natural THE WOODEN NICKEL Curry Public Transit Grocery & Cafe Handcrafted Myrtlewood Retail - Wholesale Remember: We are Store Hours M-S: 10-6, Cafe 10-3 (541) 332-5201 here for you 832 Hwy 101, Port Orford 1205 Oregon St. (541) 332-3640 Port Orford, OR 97465 332-5771 Classified Ads Department of Fish and Wildlife, and HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) Continued from previous page Oregon State Parks. Company is the subcontractor in charge of drilling the opening out into the ocean. 1983 ¾ TON GMC DIESEL VAN, Norm Leeling spoke about the recent They are working six days a week drill- Strong engine, rebuilt trans., diff., radia- planning commission meeting where the ing through sandstone, mudstone and tor. False floor, 3rd seat, ladder rack, new issue of street vacations was discussed. rock. The company is working two crews batteries, good tires. $1000.00 obo 332- A property owner of undeveloped land eleven hours a day. Resident project 0291. adjacent to Buffington Park and the mill- inspector Steve Roeman said that con- pond has requested vacation of parts of struction is pretty close to schedule. The MR. APPLIANCE OF BANDON will Arizona and Sixteenth Streets. The re- drilling has resulted in a large volume of pick up your unwanted appliances, work- quest, which was not voted on at the sandstone and mudstone being pulled ing or not, upon approval. 347-1474. September meeting, will be resubmitted back to the construction site where it at the October meeting. Steve Taylor goes through a separating process. Much PACIFIC WAVE FITNESS (541) 332- made a motion a letter be sent to the of the solid material is being taken to a 7777, (541) 332-2025. Now offering planning commission expressing the fill site in Buffington Park. Yoga! Membership fee’s $30.00 per watershed council’s opposition to vacat- month. Call for free tour of the gym. Join ing any public land that crosses wetlands Once the outfall pipe is in place a diffuser now to get in shape! or accesses any environmentally sensi- unit will be connected to it. The diffuser tive areas. The motion passed 6-0. unit will be held to the ocean floor with MISTY MEADOWS JAMS and syrups concrete matting. The point at which the at the Shell Shack at Battle Rock Park, a Effluent Outfall Project outfall pipe meets the ocean is 47 feet locally made Oregon product! By Evan Kramer below mean sea level. Steve Roeman said the pipe goes down 80 feet below CARPET TECH Carpet and Upholstery The Port Orford effluent (sewer) outfall Cleaning now serves Port Orford. Satis- sea level and then comes up to exit at 47 project is now over one third complete. feet. faction guaranteed or the job is free. All Construction activity is centered at Ag- we leave is the clean. 347-2259. ate Beach State Park, a short distance Once the horizontal directional drilling inland from the bluff overlooking the is complete and the diffuser unit in place NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK: “A beach. Friday was the thirty fourth day James W. Fowler Company will begin Mighty Wind”, “Holes”, and “Daddy Day of construction on the ninety-day project. work on the pipe, which will carry the Care”. Please remember items are due effluent water from Twelfth and Califor- back by 3:30pm the next business day. On Friday morning there were 2,000 feet nia down California to Ninth Street and The Downtown Fun Zone. Open 9:30-6 of 12” diameter black plastic pipe laid then into the state park where it will be Mon-Thurs and 9:30-7 Friday and Satur- out on the beach. The inside diameter on connected to the ocean outfall pipe. day. Closed Sundays. the pipe is nine and a half inches. This pipe will carry the effluent water from The state park is open during the con- MINI STORAGE/U-HAUL. 200+ stor- the state park out to a point in the ocean struction. State Parks has opened an old age units, 150+ climate controlled. eighteen hundred feet from shore. On trail out to the beach as an alternative to Airport-U-Stor, across from Ocean Spray either Tuesday or Wednesday of this walking through the hardhat construc- 347-4356. week the contractor James W. Fowler tion zone, which is closed to the public. Company has a tugboat and barge sched- Tuesday afternoon update: According to Council Takes Strong Stance uled to come into the Port Orford area for James W. Fowler Co. superintendent Matt Continued from Front Page the next step in the construction project. Posey the HDD hydraulic pump is down The 2,000 feet of “welded” pipe will be for repairs and they are waiting on a part that this matter is given the priority it towed out to sea by the tugboat. The pipe before finishing the drilling. Posey said deserves, so that those involved will be came in 50-foot segments and was super- the “go” date for the tugboat work is now found and prosecuted. Awaiting your heated to meld the pieces together. Divers Saturday of this week. response.” The six members of the wa- working from the barge will connect the tershed council present at the meeting end of the pipe to the opening in the Coos Curry Electric Meeting voted unanimously to approve sending ocean floor. The pipe will then be pulled the letter (as corrected). Copies will also The regular meeting of the Board of back through the drilled hole to the hor- Directors of Coos-Curry Electric Coop- be sent to the City, Oregon State Police, izontal drilling site. Curry County Commissioners, Oregon erative, Inc. will be 10 am Friday, Sept. 26, at their headquarters in Port Orford.