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Copper Salmon a Reality thirds majority to pass. Congressman for anadromous fish, and the stream is By Evan Kramer Peter DeFazio was an enthusiastic sup- home to Chinook salmon, winter steel- porter of the Public Lands Bill and for head, coho salmon, cutthroat trout, and It was an uphill swim for fourteen years the Copper Salmon Wilderness. He said, rainbow trout. The watershed also has but last week the Copper Salmon Wil- “This bill’s final passage is long - over the distinction as one of the most pro- derness cleared its final hurdle. On due. The measure is vital to preserv- ductive salmon and steelhead rivers out- Wednesday, March 25 the United States ing our precious landscapes, educating side of Alaska.” House of Representatives passed the future generations and supporting our Many groups participated in the pas- Omnibus Public Land Management local communities, especially in Or- sage of the 13,700 acre Copper Salmon Act of 2009 (H.R. 146). This measure egon. I was particularly pleased that Wilderness including members of the includes several wilderness proposals the Copper Salmon Wilderness and the Friends of the Elk River. Founding authored by Senator Ron Wyden. They Cascade Siskiyou National Monument members Jerry Becker and Jim Rogers include the Lewis and Clark Mount provisions were included. The Copper and others began work on the Copper Hood Wilderness Act of 2007, The Cop- Salmon is truly a rare coastal Oregon Salmon Wilderness proposal in 1995. per Salmon Wilderness Act, The Oregon gem – an almost entirely intact ancient The lesson here is persistence pays off Badlands Wilderness Act of 2008, the forest which supports healthy fish runs even if it seems to take forever. Ac- Cascade Siskiyou National Monument – and it is vital to Oregon’s fishing com- cording to Jerry Becker, “The Friends Voluntary and Equitable Grazing Con- munities.” flict Resolution Act, The Spring Basin of the Elk River want to assure every- Wilderness Act of 2008, The Fisher- According to Congressman DeFazio’s one that this new designation will not ies Restoration and Irrigation Mitiga- office, “The Copper Salmon Wilder- reduce their ability to hunt, fish, swim, tion Act of 2008, and the Watershed ness covers 13,700 acres. It designates hike, or enjoy the area now designated Restoration and Enhancement Agree- 9.3 miles of rivers at the headwaters of Wilderness. The main access roads will ments Act of 2007. The Omnibus Bill the North Fork of the Elk River as Wild remain open. Hunting and fishing rules which passed the House last Wednes- and Scenic and adds 13,700 acres of will remain the same. We also offer day cleared the US Senate the previous new wilderness adjacent to the existing our heartfelt thanks to the many, many week in a 77-20 vote in favor. It is part Grassy Knob Wilderness. Renowned people who worked with us (over the of a 1,300 page Public Lands Bill which among fishermen, the Elk River water- past 14 years!) to establish protection was signed into law by President Barack shed is one of the last intact watersheds for the Copper Salmon Area. Friends of Obama on Monday, March 30. The bill on the southwest Oregon Coast and is Elk River are very pleased that the pris- includes two million acres of wilderness widely regarded as the last, best, coastal tine nature of the North Fork of the Elk protection in nine states. salmon and steelhead stream. Oregon River is now protected for future gen- State University researchers have con- erations to enjoy”. The House vote in favor of the Omni- clude that the Elk River is one of the bus Bill was 285-140 which took a two healthiest habitats in the lower 48 states Continued on Page 2 Page 2

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Police Report Officers received a report of a dog chas- be placed inside the bag will be sold ½ ing and bothering residents. Police re- price. We are making room for all the 3/14/09 Police received a report of gaso- sponded and settled the situation. Re- new treasures we are receiving for the line being siphoned from a disabled ve- port taken in case of future problems. 2009 annual Rummage Market on Au- hicle. This case is currently under inves- gust 28th, 29th and 30th so please stop 3/23/09 Police responded to an intoxi- tigation. by and help us out!! cated subject in the roadway. He was not 3/15/09 Police assisted in a peaceful res- injured, and was taken to his home by a Hospice is currently receiving dona- olution of a civil dispute. Both parties friend. Situation resolved. tions for the 2009 Rummage Market came to a mutual agreement after hav- until August 2nd. Items that are gently Traffic activity was fairly light, with ing been advised of their legal options used and re-sellable will be accepted in 13 citations issued for speeding, along by law enforcement. Brookings behind Gold Beach Lumber with 13 warnings for the same offense. 1 off of Benham Lane on Saturdays from 3/16/09 Officers attended a training warning was issued for a seatbelt viola- 11--2p. In Gold Beach donations can be class to further enhance their ability to tion, 1 citation was issued for equipment dropped off on Saturday’s 11am-2pm protect and serve the citizens of Port Or- violation, along with 14 warnings. ford. This class was on crosswalk safety at the Hospice Market Place. Items can and pedestrian laws. Speeding in the school zone continues also be taken to the Old Wheelhouse to be a problem. We have 2 citations Restaurant at the Battle Rock rest area 3/19/09 Police received a report of a ju- for 35 mph in a 20 mph school zone, 2 in Port Orford on Saturdays from 12- venile disturbance at the skate park. A for 37 in the school zone , and 2 for 38 2pm. Arrangements can be made to have report was taken, and further investiga- mph in the 20 mile per hour school zone larger items picked-up by calling the tion is on going. (lights flashing.) Curry County Home Health & Hospice 3/21/09 Police responded to a single offices 247-7084; 469-0405; 332-0297. vehicle accident at a local business. The All donations to the Hospice Rummage driver was not injured. A special thank Hospice Bag Sale Market are tax deductible. you to local residents who assisted the The Hospice Spring Cleaning Bag Sale The Hospice Marketplace is located on stranded driver. is almost here…April 4th from 9 am the North Jetty of the Rogue River, near Police received a report of vandalism until 4 pm at the Hospice Marketplace the Coast Guard Station. If you would along highway 101. Incident under in- in Gold Beach. The bags will be sold at like further information regarding the vestigation. $ 3.00/a grocery size bag for whatever Bag Sale or Donations, please contact you can put into it. Any items unable to Pattie at 247-7084 or 1-800-535-9472. Page 4 the positive accomplishments that have Phone & Fax (541) 347-4482 email: [email protected] been made during my term of service. My goal has been and will continue to 175 2nd St., Bandon, OR 97411 be, providing excellent service at the lowest possible cost using sound busi- Art Supplies  Custom and precut frames ness principles. Paintings, Prints, Sculpture & Gifts Some of our accomplishments include: Calligraphy  Sumi  Stamping lowering the monthly meter charge, Specialty paper  Books lowered connect and reconnect fees, eliminated medical insurance for direc- J. Daniel Castaldi: Proprietor tors, improved member and employee Susan C. D’Amico: Artist in Residence satisfaction, implementation of sound financial and construction planning, Letter to the Editor, I return back to work or not, I look for- and numerous policy changes that ward so seeing each of you as I continue make your Cooperative accountable to To all those wonderful people that to enjoy living here in this wonderful its owners. My experience and qualifi- warmed my heart and helped me get area we call home. cations will be an asset as we face dif- through this health crisis: ficult economic conditions. Vote Gary Kindest Regards, Schlottmann to continue working for Thank you all for your cards, prayers, the best interests of all Co-op members. and thoughts. As you know, I’ve had to Gary Romele step down from my duties at the Lan- Langlois Postmaster Thank you, glois Post Office. I am not sure if I will be able to return to work. As I sit here Letter to the Editor Gary Schlottmann, CCD and write this letter, my concern is my As a current member of the Coos Curry health, but I want you to know that you Electric Board of Directors, I’m asking Wild Turkey Spotting are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stacy you to vote for me, Gary Schlottmann, and I, and our whole family would like On Wednesday, 7:30am the wild turkey a Credentialed Cooperative Director, to let you all know how much we ap- was spotted. She has found a family, two (CCD). Along with all the other mem- preciate all the get well cards filled with females, herself and a male displaying bers of the current Board, I am proud of prayers and outpouring of concern. We colors in the middle of Highway 101 were so surprised to receive upon our and Seventh Streets. homecoming some mighty delicious food made by loving hands to help make transition home easier . We were gone in Eugene for a month and will continue to have to travel back and forth to Eugene to have check-ups and to Coos Bay twice a week for therapy and so, sometimes cooking is the last thing on Stacy’s list of things to do and the food is appreciated greatly. I would like to let you know that I have never met any better people in my lifetime, and I have been made both proud and honored by you kindness and generosity … I would like to let you know that I am grateful to have been given a chance to serve in the Langlois, Sixes, and Port Orford communities and I consider you all more that just postal customers, but and ex- tended part of my family. Regardless if Page 5

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Let’s Go Square Dancing is the square dance teacher this time ily entertained us. If you would like around and he made it his goal to get to listen to them now, go to planetlul- Last Friday night the Beachcomber’s more young people involved in square laby.com and click on free downloads. Square Dance Hall was the scene of a dancing. He printed up flyers and went Well worth your time. Thank you to very popular square dance. Nearly 80 to the students in the district promoting the library for constantly bringing Port men, women, and children showed up the class and he got at least fourteen Orford quality programs. Bring Planet for the dance and formed eight squares of them to try it out. Not only did they Lullaby back again so more people can while others watched. Each square is give it a chance but have been coming enjoy their unique music. made of eight dancers, four men and back regularly and have given the club four women; all hopefully dancing to- Warmly, a new look and feel. Congratulations to gether to make a beautiful thing. Each Dave Cooper for his efforts and success Paula Cracas dance is led by the caller who sings the in bringing out the young people to dis- various square dance movements to the cover the fun of square dancing. dancers. Dave Cooper and Sherm Welch were the square dance callers for the The Beachcomber’s Square Dance Club Letter to the Editor evening. Square dancing was alternat- holds a dance this Friday night, April 3, To all the staff at “Home Health” in Port ed with round dancing which features from 7:30-10:00pm. Square and round Orford, thank you. Thank you so much a number of different dances from the dancers are welcome as are people who for your wonderful loving care during rumba to the waltz with couples danc- would like to watch. my recovery. The compassion and caring together in a large circle with other ing you brought with you, the sense of couples. humor when needed, and that gentle Letter to the Editor, Square dancers came to the Beach- reminders to keep on trying, meant so comber’s Cove from Coquille, Lakeside On Sunday, March 22nd, the Port Or- much. ford Library sponsored a wonderful and Coos Bay to join with the growing It has been a month now since we said program called Planet Lullaby, with number of North Curry County square our goodbyes, and I have to tell you, you Monte Killingsworth and his daughter, dancers. Classes for new square danc- are really missed. I think of each of you Maya Cross-Killingsworth, playing gui- ers began five weeks ago at the square often, always with a grateful heart. God tar, Celtic harp, mountain dulcimer, and dance hall and this time around there bless you all. are a large number of beginning dancers penny whistle. What a pleasant way to from the Port Orford-Langlois School spend an hour; watching beautiful slides Love, District. Dave Cooper from Prineville and photographs while this lovely fam- Marilyn Murphy Page 6 southwestern Oregon P a t h w a y s t O Community College is partnering with NCFCC-the People Place and Driftwood Elementary school Positive Parentingg in Port Orford to present Pathways to Positive Parenting, an educational program designed for all parents.

the program consists of free family nights which include dinner, child care and opportunities to share parenting techniques and tools. Each event begins with a free dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a parenting session from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Child care provided on-site for children 10 and younger. sessions are on tuesday FREE PARENTING PROGRAM IN PORT ORFORD evenings, For more information or to register please call beginning Driftwood Elementary School at 332-2712 or Rebecca at 332-1042. april 7th and continuing Presented by North Curry Families & Children’s Center for ten weeks, and Southwestern Oregon Community College. at Driftwood Funded by grants from the Curry County Commission on Children and Families and the Ford Family Foundation. Elementary. Southwestern Oregon Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Hughes House Floors Project ing the floors in the kitchen, pantries and lowing is ongoing right now so that back hall at the house, yielding informa- maintenance schedules can maintain the New layers of history have been re- tion about heating hot water, retrieving facility in tip-top shape. vealed by the Floors Project at Hughes ingredients for cooking and clues about House and Cape Blanco Lighthouse The house Gift Shop and Lighthouse other activity which is inconclusive but historic legacy is also available in tours Bookstore will again be open for the fascinating. which begin Wednesday April 1 and last enhancement of the experience of his- through the end of October. Both sites The lighthouse is managed by a Part- tory. Planning a visit to check out what are open 10:00 – 3:00 except Mondays. nership, the active participants being is new for residents, their guests and the Friends, OPRD and Bureau of Land travelers is encouraged. www.friendsof- Friends of Cape Blanco with Oregon Management. Review of the extensive capeblanco.com will link to the activity Park and Recreation Department have restoration completed in 2003 and fol- schedules of both properties. completed two of three stages in reveal- Page 7 ESA Spring BINGO Friday, April 3 Port Orford Community Building 11th & Washington Streets Doors open @ 6:00pm Bingo begins @ 6:30pm $10.00 for 12 games Tickets can be purchased at the door or at Wild Horse Salon or North Curry Bookkeeping Serving Desserts Only

Letter to the Editor, rates by 20%, that millions now must be Healing Grief borrowed to complete the much needed How many of you read the financial transmission line to Brookings and the “Healing Grief” is a 6 week series de- statements enclosed with your Coos current net operating margins will not signed for individuals who have lost a Curry Electric Cooperative ballot? even cover the interest payments for the loved one through death. Mike Watson, new transmission line debt. Plus addi- Chaplain and Bereavement Coordina- Did you notice that net operating mar- tor for Curry County Home Health & gins dropped 89% and that cash dropped tional margin increases may be needed to meet their rolling two year loan cov- Hospice, will be facilitating each class 73% or that key financial ratios are no session which will be held at the Port longer included with the graphs? enant ratios on their $22,836,571 in current debt. Orford Library in Port Orford on Tues- If you try to seek more information from days from 1:300-3:00 pm. The classes the CCEC website, you will find that the Could it be that the board members are schedule to begin April 7th and last annual audited financial reports are no fear for their re-election if they raised through May12th. the rates, which increase appears to be longer posted there and that the monthly “As we journey toward healing, we financial reports stopped being posted long past due. Will these rate increases be limited to just the residential custom- must reach out to others who share a a year ago. Plus the minutes of board commonality of experience and hope” meetings have not been posted since ers since that rate class got all of the last rate decrease to the detriment of large acknowledges Watson, “It is our desire July of 2008. The web site does let you to share ideas and tools which will be a know that the Chief Financial Officer is and small businesses as well as non- profit organizations? comfort and support through this jour- no longer there and the position appears ney.” to be vacant. Dale Thomas Wedderburn, OR 97491 For further information on the class or We do know from CCEC press releases to register please contact Mike at 332- that BPA is going to increase wholesale 0273 or 1-800-535-9472. Page 8 VOTE KOLEN for the Co-op Director - Position #3 Coos Curry Electric Cooperative For reliable and affordable energy, vote KOLEN

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Letter to the Editor, business aspects of running an electric On Saturday, April 18, 2:00 p.m. at utility, so I earned an MBA and a Doc- Port Orford Library- Can’t You Hear My name is Cheryl McMahan and I am torate of Business Administration while the Whistle Blowin?: Logs, Lignite, running for one of the director positions working at Edison. and Locomotives in Coos County. Lo- of our Coos Curry Electric Cooperative. cal author Bill Lansing will discuss his I am asking for your vote and thought Two years ago, my husband and I retired railroad book that documents the devel- you might like to know something about and moved to the Brookings/Harbor opment of logging railroads that came to me. As the incumbent for District 1 and area. Besides acting as a Coop Director, Coos County in the 1870s. From back 2 At-large Brookings/Harbor, I am seek- I serve on the Brookings Planning Com- woods engines and wooden rails to town ing to remain on the Board so I can help mission and help local nonprofits with celebrations and bay-spanning bridges, our Cooperative continue to provide strategic planning efforts. this beautiful book brings to life a time reliable electric service at a reasonable and place vital to the history of Oregon I would appreciate your vote. rate. and the West. Cheryl L. McMahan In the coming years, we will be facing All events are free to the public and are several challenges such as a growing sponsored by Port Orford and Langlois demand for electricity, escalating costs Public Libraries, working together to of power production and delivery, and Oregon Reads Events bring quality programs to the commu- regulatory changes. We must balance Port Orford and Langlois Public Librar- nity. our efforts confronting these challenges ies are in the midst of celebrating Or- with our priorities of meeting customer egon’s sesquicentennial (150 years of needs, operating safely, and protecting statehood) by participating (with all of Port Facility Master Plan the environment. the Oregon counties) in Oregon Reads The draft of the Port of Port Orford’s 2009. Two events are on Friday, April My understanding of power production Facility Master Plan is now available at 17: At 3:00 p.m. Port Orford Library - and the electric utility business make me the Port Orford Public Library and the Apples to Oregon: An hour of fun activ- well-qualified to help our Cooperative. Port Office. The plan is the work of Da- ities that centers around this wonderful After graduating from Purdue with a de- vid Cheramy of Maritime Consultants book (for pre-school through elemen- gree in Mechanical Engineering, I spent International. 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City Hall Council Chambers. The forum earthquakes in Southern Oregon coastal The Budget Committee will be inviting is sponsored by League of Women Vot- communities. Door prizes will be public comment on the proposed budget ers of Curry County. on May 11, 2009, as well as beginning offered. The Port Orford Workship will The following candidates are being in- Departmental Budget review(s). The be held on April 6 from 7:00-9:00pm in vited: David Bassett and Ken Fliszar, remaining Budget Committee meetings the city hall council chambers. Position 2 on the Port Orford Rural Fire are scheduled for May 13, May 18, May Protection District and Dennis Woodard Oregon has suffered considerable 20, and if necessary a TBD date. damage from two moderate earthquake and Brice Wagner for Position 4 on the events in 1993 and a distant tsunami A copy of the Proposed Budget Docu- same board. Terms are four years. ment will be available at City Hall and from Alaska in 1964. Scientific evidence Also invited will be the following in the Port Orford Library on May 7, af- indicates that Oregon is at risk for much people running for the board of South- ter the first Budget Committee meeting, larger and potentially more damaging western Oregon Community College: for your review. earthquake associated with the Cascadia Julie Kremers and John Robert Shilling, Subduction Zone that is expected to All meetings of the Budget Committee both from Coos Bay, and Brett Kenney, generate strong ground shaking and a will be held at the Port Orford City Hall North Bend, all running for Position 5; destructive tsunami. in the Gable Council Chamber begin- Marcia Jensen, North Bend, and Dick Governor Kulongoski has proclaimed ning at 5:00 p.m. and are open to the McMahon, Coos Bay, running for Posi- April 2009 to be Earthquake and public. tion 2. Terms are four years. Tsunami Awareness month in Oregon and encourages all Oregonians to join in this observance. Griffs on the Dock

Garden Club Meeting Opening for Breakfast The Sunset Garden Club will hold its Thursday, March 26 monthly meeting on Friday, April 3 in Port Orford’s Senior Center at 1:00pm. 7 days a week @ 7:00am Mary Gay of 101 Creations will give a presentation about arranging dried flow- Check us out! ers in frames. Visitors are always welcome. (541) 332-8985 Page 10 board. Unit counselors and medical pro- Douglas Trimble Sea Breeze fessionals are also invited to participate. A police background check is required Tree Service Florist and training will be provided. Locally Owned Insured To obtain a camper or a counselor ap- and Operated Bonded plication, go to the website www.camp- Since 1996 Lic. # 119157 Easter Lillies, Flowers sock.org or contact Wendy Millard at Lift Truck & Baskets (541) 882-8078. You may also request  an application by e-mail at info@camp-  Chipper / Clean-Up sock.org or write to P.O. Box 735, Keno, World Wide Wire Service OR, 97627. Application deadline is June  Storm Damage (541) 332-0445 Shop 311 6th St. 1. Those wishing to sponsor a youth 888-484-2234 (toll free) Port Orford  Danger Tree Removals may send donations to the same address.  Limbing Summer Camp Thank you.  Topping Southern Oregon Camp Kiwanis (Camp S.O.C.K.) is accepting applications for Homeless Coalition  Falling campers, counselors and volunteer staff The Curry County Homeless Coalition Home (541) 332-1010 for this summer’s camping session, Cell (541) 530-8778 counselors and volunteer staff July 26 will be meeting on April 6th in the Port through July 31 and campers July 28 Orford City Hall council chambers at few boards that would be overseeing a through July 31. 3:00 pm to discuss the direction of the county-wide effort. coalition and to encourage the citizens Youth and young adults aged 12 through of Port Orford to participate in this To date, volunteers who have been work- 20 years old who have physical disabili- group. ing with the coalition have identified ties may apply to attend the four-day more than 100 homeless families and in- camp. The camp is accessible to wheel- The coalition has been meeting and plan- dividuals in Curry County, with 25% of chairs and activities are adapted so that ning its future for several months and is these homeless people being children. participants can safely participate in close to announcing the completion of Many of these people are working, but swimming, canoeing, sports activities, the 10-year plan to end homelessness in have had to choose eating over having arts and crafts, nature hikes, astronomy, Curry County. Citizens from all parts of a permanent roof over their heads. With campfires and other group activities. the county have been gathering data, im- the dramatic increase in unemployment Medical staff is on site at all times. The plementing projects and planning for the and rising costs of food, the county is at camp is targeted towards young people future. The coalition has created their risk of having a major rise in the num- with physical disabilities including ce- mission: “In respecting the innate dig- ber of homeless people. The coalition is rebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spi- nity of all; the Curry County Homeless determined to work with area agencies, nal cord injuries, spina bifida, artificial Coalition provides education, advocacy, implement new programs that will fill limbs, or other physical challenges. and coordinates supportive services for gaps in services, and help our citizens Children who have high or low muscle people with housing needs.” The coali- find housing or help those who may be tone may also apply. Camp SOCK is not tion has also outlined its goals over the about to lose their home. appropriate for children with mental, next 10 years to have the greatest impact The Curry County Homeless Coalition emotional or behavioral challenges. on those who are homeless or those who are at risk of becoming homeless. is seeking dedicated volunteers who The camp is located at Camp Myrtle- help lead the charge against homeless- wood near Bridge, Oregon, on Highway The Curry County Homeless Coalition ness. Please attend the meeting to see 42 between Roseburg and Coos Bay. will be filing its non-profit status soon how you can help. For more informa- The cost is $600 and camp scholarships and is currently seeking board mem- tion, contact Susan Brown at 541-247- are available on request. bers who will carry on the mission of 4466. the coalition. Nine board members are Youth and young adults, age 12 through needed to fill the board, with 3 board Q. What do you call a calf after it is six

25, are also needed to serve as peer members coming from each commu- months old? counselors and will receive room and nity. This non-profit board is one of the old. months Seven A. Page 11 Blue Sky Tree Service Save 50% CCB # 152469 $ 99 Close Quarter Specialist 7 Storm Reg. 15.99 Rexius Anvil & Bypass Damage Pruning Shear Set Clean-Up Bulk Organic 3/4” cutting capacity, precision Fruit Trees ground blade, steel body, comfort- 60’ Boom Compost able molded grips. 8” anvil pruning Truck $39.95 yd. shear; 8½” premium bypass pruner. 12” Chipper While supplies last. Stump McNair True Value Hardware Grinding 1 Mile South of Bandon Help is just around the corner 1935 N. Oregon St., Port Orford All Consultations Free! (541) 347-4356 (541) 332-3371 Call 347-7400 Spring Beach Cleanup volunteers at select sites to help reduce Easter Service the amount of plastic used during the Despite wet and stormy conditions along cleanup. The family of St. Christopher’s much of the coast, more than 4,300 vol- Episcopal Church will celebrate the unteers turned out to participate in the Since the first SOLV Oregon Beach Resurrection of Jesus, Easter Day on 24th annual SOLV Great Oregon Spring Cleanup, more than 25 years ago, nearly Sunday, April 12, at 10:00am at the Beach Cleanup. These hearty volun- 185,000 SOLV volunteers have worked church at 417 Ninth Street, Port Orford teers helped clean the entire 362 miles to remove nearly 1,200 tons of trash (behind the Downtown Fun Zone.) The of Oregon coastline, removing debris from the Oregon coast. All SOLV events service begins with the lighting of the that had accumulated during the stormy are driven by volunteers. To learn more Paschal (Easter) Candle, singing of the winter months. Volunteers removed an about how to get involved with SOLV, Exsultet, the Renewal of Baptismal estimated 60,000 pounds of trash from please log on to www.solv.org or call vows, and the solemn celebration of Oregon’s coastline. toll free (In Oregon) 1-800-333-SOLV. the Holy Eucharist. Candles will be given to all to hold during the service Many interesting items turned up in of light and the singing of the Exsultet. the volunteers’ SOLV bags, including We ask people to bring bells with them a pair of binoculars, a fishing permit Letter to the Editor, to ring during the singing of the Gloria from Alaska, an empty piggy bank, a I read in the paper the City Council hon- in Excelsis. mannequin foot, a work boot and a con- ored the police reserves. The reserves struction hard hat. Hard-working vol- donate many free hours working for Following the service, there will be a unteers also pulled in some larger items the City. They also spend many hours champagne brunch with refreshments such as a TV, four boat refrigerators, a in training and all of this is a great ben- served in the parish hall and an Easter 300-pound chest freezer, 25 ft. of cattle efit to the City. The one thing I did not egg hunt for the children. All are fencing, crab traps, and a couple of large read was a thank you to ex Police Chief welcome to join us for the festivities! If fishing nets. Beach coordinators in Can- Mark Creighton for putting this reserve you have any questions or want further non Beach and Manzanita coordinated force together and pushing very hard information, please call Father Corklin recycling efforts along with the cleanup, for all the training. So I would like to at 332-0998. diverting hundreds of pounds of recy- say THANK YOU Mark, you did a very Ed: How’d your dog get sick? clable materials from the landfills. Vol- good job. unteers from the Newport and Portland Fred: He ate a bone. Chapters of the Surfrider Foundation Jim Campbell Ed: Was it poisoned? Port Orford Resident distributed nearly 500 reusable bags to Fred: No. It was a trombone! Page 12 The Cat’s Meow Remember 332-8601 BANDON FAMILY DENTAL CARE Vacation Cottage The Crazy Norwegians Quality dental care you can trust! Fillings Root Canals Extractions Quaint, comfortable, affordable Hours: 11:30am-8:00pm Wed-Mon Braces Implants Dentures 503 Jackson St. (866) 503-5003  Sedation available 80’ to beach access Apricot Glazed Roasted Game Hen New Patients and Emergencies Welcome! All reservations made in advance. Dr. Richard Dowling.... 347 -4461 THE PORT OF PORT ORFORD BEST INTERNET FOR LESS!! Brisk- CLASSIFIED ADS has a 10 x 16 building for rent. Contact web, Inc. Service Available Nationwide. CLASSIFIED ADS are $3.50 for the first 332-7121. Unlimited local 56K dialup, friendly tech support & more. $16.00/monthly. www. 25 words or less, and 10¢ each for any ad- FOR RENT: 1 BDR HOUSE with briskweb.net (541) 332-1337. ditional words. Normal deadline for sub- washer-dryer hookup. $375.00 month + mission is 3:00pm Tuesday. Downtown electric. Older couple or lady preferable. KEY’Z LOCKSMITH SERVICE – Fun Zone, Inc., 832 Hwy 101, Box 49, No kid or pets. Quiet. 332-4010. keys, installations, repairs, locks opened. Port Orford, OR 97465 (541) 332-6565. Auto, home, business. Bonded 332-7404. FOR RENT Studio and one bedrooms REAL ESTATE / RENTALS starting at $350.00 a month. + Electric ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION & Sec. Dep. 3+ den 2 bath mobile home – Doors, windows, siding, decks, roofs, SISKIYOU COAST REALTY offers on extra large lot. Immaculate interior painting. All calls returned. Eugene Hill help with selling and buying real estate. $730.00 + Utilities and Sec. Dep. Nice Construction, Inc. CCB # 168971. (541) Information is free! Open 7 days a week. 1 bed 1 bath duplex. Laundry facilities 347-2259. Free broker price opinion. Call Sandra $500.00 + Utilities and Sec. Dep. (541) BUILDING - New construction or re- (541) 290-2047 or Kelsey (541) 788-2593. 253-6107. See listing at SiskiyouCoastRealty.com. modeling, residential or commercial, or ECONOMICAL RENTALS Anchor just needing repairs, Call Daniel Wilson FOR RENT – Residential, commercial, Inn Trailer Court, 557 Ninth Street. Near Construction. 25 years on the southern and vacation call for listings. Port Orford beach. Cable TV, garbage, water, sewer Oregon coast. Also lot clearing, gravel Property Management (541) 253-6107 included. Coin laundry. Quiet neighbors fill dirt, plan drawing custom design. www.rentportorford.com. Having a hard and close to stores. RV Trailers from 332-5321. Lic # 61322. time selling? Try renting! Free consulta- $350 per month, RV space $275 (541) tion for your income potential. COMPETETIVE PRICING Pole barns, 332-2506. metal, custom cut cedar lumber. Shakes FOR RENT: 2 Bed 1 Bath Duplex. $525/ 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH HOME in Port & shingles or fireproof shakes, framing Month. Please call BandonRentals Prop- Orford. Move in ready and just $122,500. lumber, plywood, stainless steel. Call Ben erty Management, LLC for information. Home is currently in the USDA Rural @ Winter Lake (541) 290-1598. 347-1876. Development Program. Terrific financing HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES MONTHLY RV SPACES - 2 left at available with seller to pay up to $5,000 Home, Apartment, Rentals, sales, Main- Camp Blanco RV Park! $310 Includes in buyer closing costs, 0% down, $795 tenance and Cleanups. References. Call cable, Internet, and discount on propane. per month includes property tax & insur- Cindy 332-0798 or Jane 348-2992. 332-6175. ance, 5.25% interest/5.665% APR. Terms subject to change, USDA guidelines and EMPLOYMENT OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: 425 sq. OAC. Call Joe Hajos/Broker Prudential ft. - $300.00 per month includes utilities. HELP WANTED, Two positions open: RE Professionals 800 755-1890 or 541 Call 332-0835 for details. Cook and Dishwasher/Prep Cook. For 430-7072. MLS#9017948. 30 X 15 BOAT STORAGE available interview, call 332-8985. -$250.00/mo. Additional workshop/ SERVICES HELP WANTED, Coordinator, Hughes warehouse space available. Call 332-0835 “WE MEET BY ACCIDENT” Collision House: Tours, Volunteers, Gift Shop. May for details. Repair, auto & truck refinishing, auto & – October, 30 hours weekly. Contact Milt COMMERCIAL / SHOP / RETAIL truck glass, custom lettering & graphics. Nelson, 541-332-9002 for application space for rent. $450 including Internet, Lifetime warranty, on time delivery, insur- packet, deadline April 17, 2009. 2 large bays, restroom & utilities. 20th ance approved. Call the friendly staff at street across from City Hall 332-6175. Napier auto Body (541) 347-3219. Continued on Page 13 Page 13 The Powder House Pampered Pooches Vacation Rental Monday thru Thursday 343 9th St. 541-332-5039 9:00am – 3:00pm Great in-town location Bright & cheerful - 3 blocks to beach 332-0520 For Appointment At Battlerock Park Specialize in Hiking Information Classified Ads NEW VIDEOS: “Seven Pounds”, “Slum- FOR SALE: Kenmore Refrigerator – spe- Continued from Page 12 dog Millionaire”, “Marley & Me”, and cially ordered withut ice maker or water dispenser, white 25.2 CF side-by-side GARAGE SALE “Tell No One”. In our New Arrivals sec- tion we’ve added Season 3 of “Anthony refrigerator/freezer. Humidity control CURRY COUNTY HOSPICE is ac- Bourdain, No Reservations”. Please re- crisper drawer, tempered glass shelves, cepting gently used, re-sellable items member all items are due back by 3:30pm adjustable shelves in doors. Manufac- for the 10th Annual Rummage Market, the next business day. Reservations must tured Oct. 2004. $400 cash or trade for Saturdays from 12-2pm until August be prepaid so cannot be taken over the ?? 332-1005. 2nd; at the Old Wheelhouse Restaurant phone. Downtown Fun Zone, Inc. Open MEMORIAL SERVICE for Jose Ubina in the Battle Rock Rest Area on Hwy 101 9:30-5:30 Mon-Thurs and 9:30-6:30 at Paula’s Bistro at 2:00pm Sunday, April in Port Orford. At this time no furniture Friday and Saturday. Closed Sundays. 5. For more information, call (541) 290- or clothing is being accepted. Call Lee CD / DVD / GAME WON’T PLAY? 5959. (332-9745) for information. Don’t throw it out! Fix it! Downtown DENIM COUCH, LOVESEAT and THE BARGAIN BASEMENT at the Fun Zone, Inc. now offers disc cleaning/ chaise $100 for the entire set or piece Senior Center will be open Saturday, April repair services. (single sided) $3.00 for out. Cream colored couch and chair $100 4, from 9 to 1:00pm and Easter Sunday basic cleaning, $5.00 for deep scratches. for the set or piece out. Both sets in good from 8:30 to noon. Clothing $3.00 per See store for details. condition. (541) 253-6611. bag. Your local thrift store. ADULT VIDEOS – NEW! Hustler, SHOP OF HORRORS! Queen size bed BEADS, JEWELRY, INCENSE, Crafts, Vivid, etc. $10+. Bookstore at intersec- frame, occasional tables, space saver bags, collectables, good used items. Thursday tion of Hwy 101 and Beach Loop Rd., Peru bracelets are back in. new special through Monday 11:00am – 4:00pm Sixes Bandon. Wed-Sat. 12-4:30pm. dangle earrings, new cheap pots and pans, Grange Marketplace. Lots of good stuff. NRA CERTIFIED Firearms instructor. new wind chimes, gifts and incense! But- LARGE YARD SALE Household goods, Ongoing Firearms safety and concealed terfly box, bath mats and lots more! Need clothing, dishes. Plus tools, building sup- handgun training classes. Call Bob @ to get rid of things? If we can sell it, we plies, doors and much more. Saturday, 541 253-6240. will buy it.9a-1p & 3p-5p Wed thou Sun! April 4th, 10am. 47721 Flores Lake Loop. OLD PHOTO RESTORATION, pho- SPA CHEMICALS: One box of assorted MISCELLANEOUS tographic services, individual tutoring; chemicals – Spa Up, Brominating Tablets, photography and PhotoShop Point B Activate, Bright & Clear, etc. Partly MINI STORAGE/U-HAUL. 200+ Studio 246 6th St. See Steve Fri. and used. $20.00 Downtown Fun Zone, Inc. storage units, 150+ climate controlled. Sat. noon to 5 or call 541-332-0353 for 332-6565. Airport-U-Stor, across from Ocean Spray appointment. 347-4356. GED Spring Semester DACSHUND PUPS born 12/30/08. 100 & 250MIN PHONE CARDS are GED Spring Semester starts Thursday, Three black/tan, one red, one chocolate April 3 5-8pm at the Port Orford Li- now in stock at the Downtown Fun Zone! with liver nose. Call (541) 332-6702 for $5.50 & $12.50 respectively.. brary. For more info, call Francie 332- details. Susan. 7100 KENWOOD CAR STEREO $50.00. WE NEED FOAM!!!! Theatre 101 needs Pioneer car stereo $75.00. 600 watt any scrap foam that anyone might wish THE WOODEN NICKEL Sony X-Plode amp. $100.00. MTX 300 to donate for the set for our next produc- Myrtlewood factory and gift shop. Unique watt $60.00. Crossover $35.00. 12 inch tion. If you have any old camping pads, wooden products plus souvenirs, T-shirts, Pioneer subwoofer $50.00. Pair 12 inch mattress pads, pillows, etc. please give jams, salt water taffy. FREE factory tours. Memphis subwoofers $110.00. Call Bob Perri a call at (541) 643-5955 and we’ll www.oregonmyrtlewood.com (541) 366-1044. make arrangements to pick it up. Thanks. 1205 Oregon St. (541) 332-5201 Page 14 Computer Printer Ink! Christ’s Resurrection - We stock a variety of Epson, HP, Canon, Lexmark inks used A Proven Fact Of History by our customers. If we don’t Come hear Dr. Thomas J. Kindell, Founder & President of have your ink in stock, we’ll be Reasons for Faith Ministries, speak about the case for faith. happy to include it in our Tues- day order and it will (usually) Sunday, April 5th at 9:45am, 11:00am, & 6:00pm be in two days later at no extra charge. Why go to Coos Bay and Port Orford Christian Center pay more? Corner of 10th & Washington Streets We can also get many types of laster toners, fax ribbons/toner The Passion of Christ and even some copier toners. This award-winning film will be shown on Downtown Fun Zone, Inc. Easter Sunday, April 12 @ 11:00am 832 Hwy 101, Port Orford Come join us for dinner following the movie! (541) 332-6565 Child care will be provided From the Superintendent But our hearts are filled with joy as we Sight and Hearing Bus The Creswell School District, just out- consider the countless ways we have side of Eugene, off I-5, confirmed on been blessed during our time in Port Or- The Langlois Lions Club is sponsor- Wednesday, March 26th, that they have ford and Langlois. The friendships we ing the Oregon Lions Sight and Hear- selected me to be their next Superin- have forged will be life-long and will ing Bus to be at Driftwood and Blanco tendent of schools. The district has ap- not be canceled by a few miles. It has schools. On Monday, April 6, students proximately 1250-1300 students, with also been a joy to witness the successes at Driftwood will be screened for sight a growing community of English Lan- in our schools. I know that they will be and hearing. On Tuesday, April 7 the guage Learners whose first language is reflected in generations to come as our bus will be at Blanco for student screen- Spanish; I am fluent in Spanish, having students continue as life-long learners. ing. Langlois Lions and other volunteers worked with many ELL students/fami- will be assisting in the testing. I believe that 2CJ is poised for many lies throughout my career in education. years of continued success. We have a Funds that enable the Langlois Lions On April 8th, the School Board in Cre- skilled and wise school board which is Club to provide this service comes from swell will meet to vote on my selection, not afraid to confront big challenges. We their various fundraisers such as our re- with the start date to be 1 July 2009. have gifted and caring teachers and clas- cent spaghetti dinner and our monthly First of all, I want to thank you for your sified staff. Our support and administra- bingo games. We need and value our understanding and support during the tive staff as well as our administrators communities’ support. past few weeks as Dale and I have been have worked tirelessly with our class- trying to sort out next steps in light of room staff to keep our goal of student our changed circumstances. It has been achievement always in the forefront. a privilege to serve as superintendent of I look forward to the months and I am First Mondays Art Group the Port Orford-Langlois School Dis- confident we will complete this school trict for the entire three year commit- year with even greater success than last Live models in costume! The Port Or- ment that I initially made. year. We all can take great pride in the ford Arts Council & Theatre 101 invite challenges we have overcome and the painters and sketchers to join First Mon- With Dale’s recent health issues, we foundation we have laid for the future. days Art Group April 6th noon to 3:00 asked the question, “Can joy and sad- pm. Actors from Theatre 101 will pose ness live in the same house”? The an- Ruby Price, Superintendent with attitude. Not to miss! Bring your swer is yes! It is with genuine sadness Port Orford-Langlois School District art stuff. Meet @ PO Arts Bldg, 1320 that we prepare to leave our home here. Oregon St. (Hwy 101N) Port Orford