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The Play’s The Thing Mine Shaft gold mine, Kathy Allen as If this play got your appetite whetted for By Evan Kramer Aunt Victoria, Autumn Anderson as live performances and plays there are Lucinda, Sonja Mason as Widder Jones, plenty more in our area coming up. This The Port Orford Com- Chris Humphreys as Don Alfredo and Friday night, May 11, the Bandon Play- munity Theater con- Shalene Robertson as his wife, Senorita house Production of Arsenic and Old cluded a three-day run of de la Guitar. Lace opens at the Sprague Theater in City “Zorro’s Back in Town” Park. The play is scheduled for a three by Tim Kelley last week- The bad Buck Badam tried to steal the week run at the Sprague and includes end to a large, enthusias- mine claim from Alice Sweepup but in the performances on Saturday, May 12 and tic crowd at Sunday’s end with the help of Zorro – Avenger! Sunday May 13 as well as May 18,19, 20 matinee performance. The play was pre- Alice got the deed to the mine. and 25,26, and 27. Curtain rises on the sented at the Port Orford Community evening performances at 8:00pm and Building but it really took place at the Four of the cast members are students in 2:00pm on the Sunday matinees. Ticket Cucaracha Hotel in Old New Mexico. local schools including Ian Ranney – a prices are $10.00 for evening perfor- The audience booed the villain Buck senior at Pacific High School, Shane mances and $7.00 for seniors and chil- Badum played by Travis Robertson and Rangel who is a junior at Pacific High, dren at the matinee performances. Ar- cheered the hero Zorro played by Ian and Meara Fleming and Autumn Ander- senic and Old Lace is directed by Wolf Ranney who, as Zorro’s alter ego, also son – both eighth graders at Blanco Daniel Braun and produced by Bobbie played the part of the meek Henry. School. The play was a comedy/melo- drama and that meant the audience was Aasen. Ian continues in the long tradition of play- part of the play. They laughed, they Michael Hall, former Port Orford post ing Zorro made famous by Reed Hadley cheered, they booed the villain and office employee and himself quite an ac- in the Republic Pictures serial Zorro’s shouted words of encouragement to the complished actor and director of commu- Fighting Legion, Tyrone Power in The cast. All in all everyone had a great time. nity plays is currently rehearsing a pro- Mark of Zorro and later by Guy Williams, duction of Noel Coward’s Blythe Spirits. George Hamilton and most recently on Colleen Harrison directed Zorro’s Back The play will open on Thursday, June 14, the silver screen by Antonio Banderas. in Town. This is the fourth play she has at the Ophir Grange Hall. However, Ian may be the first red headed directed for the Port Orford Community Zorro. Theater. This was a bit of a tough one for The Sawdust Theater in Coquille pre- her as the cast only had four weeks of sents the melodrama “Calamity at the Other actors in the play include Buck rehearsal and, in the beginning stages, Coquelle Creamery or Udder Confusion” Badum’s cohorts Shane Rangel as Sheriff didn’t have all the roles filled. Colleen starting on Memorial Day weekend, May Toady and Valerie Kramer as the fabu- deserves a lot of credit because in four 26. The play continues during the sum- lous Conchita. Meara Fleming played weeks she put together a heck of funny mer through Labor Day and closes on Alice Sweepup, inheritor of the Tottering and well-acted play. Thank you Colleen. Continued on Back Cover R. AuFranc Computer Consultant LAWYER “COMMON SENSE ADVICE & Maintenance & Repair LEGAL SERVICES” On Site Service WILLS Excel Accounting Services TRUSTS Reasonable Rates Lyndell Hauschildt, L.T.C. PROBATES 94120 Moore St. BUSINESS Net - Email - Browser Setup REAL ESTATE P.O. 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A second goal of began in 1992. His journals, which are Once again Highway 101 watching paid Richardson, who is black, is to raise available both on the Internet and in book off and this time it was on Monday after- awareness that there are more and more form, are a delightful mix of drawings, noon around 5:00pm. ethnics being diagnosed with MS. His photos and words with a lot of the empha- sis on drawings. You can access the Looking out the window across the street third goal is to encourage other people Moonlight Chronicles on the Internet at toward the AuFranc Law Office a person with MS to do more for themselves and be www.moonlightchronicles.com. Price’s could spot two interesting vehicles. One more active. first book with Ten Speed Press is called was a low slung enclosed bicycle pulling Richardson’s recumbent bicycle is “How to Make a Journal of Your Life.” a small trailer and the other a 1961 Dodge. painted blue and white. It is enclosed He has followed that up with a full-length Delbert Richardson was pedaling the with a body made of metal and Plexiglas book in color called “The Moonlight three-wheeled bicycle. He began his and looks like an old time racecar. His Chronicles” which follows his adven- cross-country bicycle trip in Seattle, goal is to reach Washington DC on or tures in Hell’s Canyon, the Sierras and Washington on April 9 and was on his about July 20, 2001. Richardson’s cross- New York City as well as time at home way to Washington, DC. Richardson was country 2001 tour is called Wheels of with his two teenage children. heading south possibility towards Hope – Champions of Courage. People Barstow and then expected to head east can follow his progress via the Internet. Price was headed south to Northern Cali- on Interstate 40 where he wanted to arrive His web page address is fornia but planned on coming back to the at 4 corners where the states of Arizona, www.cc2001.bizland.com. Oregon Coast and doing some stories. Utah, New Mexico and Colorado come He’s welcome in Port Orford anytime and together. The 1961 Dodge was being driven by Dan we’ll give him an adventure or two to Price and his is also an interesting story. write about. Richardson, who was diagnosed with Price is driving around the country put- multiple sclerosis three years ago, has ting out a journal he calls the Moonlight three purposes for his bicycle ride. One Chronicles about his travels. Price calls it Wheelhouse Restaurant Howard S. Lichtig Dine and enjoy the ocean view Attorney at Law at Battle Rock Wayfinding Point, Port Orford Bankruptcy Injuries / Accidents Our Specialty - Fresh Fish! 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Parable from my Teacher. his anger into life. He placed that contain- Public Meetings by Graeme Graydon ment at the very center of his being, fuel- ing his life force from it. Then he looked Port Orford Arts Council will meet at Once upon a time, at her and spoke quietly – “I would like 6:30pm, Friday May 11, in the back of the there were two busi- you to accomplish what I asked, will you North Curry Service Center, 1403 N. nessmen, partners, do it? Highway 101. All are welcome. who had each asked their secretary to do Now all the time that he had been breath- Port Orford City Council meets on some special task. ing his emotions in, she had been through Monday, May 14, 7:00pm, in the city hall The secretary, for fear, (maybe she would lose her job), an- council chambers. whatever reason, had ger, and humiliation and though she didn’t intentionally breathe her emotions Port Orford Rural Fire District budget not completed either assignment. The meeting on Tuesday, May 15, at 5:30pm, first man was enraged. He stomped and in, she didn’t spill her life-force all over the place either. She sensed something at the Elk River Fire Hall. The regular screamed at her till he was quite out of meeting will follow the budget meeting breath. She became defensive, and it was different and now she wanted to fulfill her obligation – and so she agreed to do it. and it will be held at the Port Orford Se- all he could do to give her a new deadline nior Center at a time determined by when to finish the job as he stormed off to his The man returned to his office, powerful, the budget meeting ends. office where he flung himself down in his electric and alive. chair, totally drained and out of breath. Port Orford Planning Commission He promptly had an excruciating ulcer Whose work do you think that she would meets on Tuesday, May 15, 7:00pm, in attack which debilitated him for the rest of do first? Perhaps for the first time it would the city hall council chambers. the day – he got nothing done. be for the screamer, but not the second time, because now she feels differently in Port of Port Orford Commission meets The second man was angry, very angry front of the one who breathes in life rather on Tuesday, May 15, at the port office at when he found the task not done, but he than throw it away. She feels phenom- the dock. took a deep breath and then another and enally drawn to please the man who Port Orford Jubilee Committee meets breathed his anger in, till it was contained. breathes in life and something is changed on Wednesday, May 16, 6:30pm, at the Breathing the anger into his veins also in her, she feels different about herself, Crazy Norwegians. breathed a lot of oxygen into his blood, he for now she wants to rise to the level of her held his power. He forgot all about the responsibility, but she begins to resent – Port Orford Watershed Council meets secretary and became completely ab- even hate, the screamer. on Wednesday, May 16, 7:00pm, in the sorbed in his own inner process of turning city hall council chambers. We offer Free Estimates And Special Pricing On Project Packages ! Metal Roofing & Siding ! Hardware ! Lumber & Plywood ! Plumbing & Electrical ! Doors & Windows ! Valspar Quality Paint ! Trusses ! Hand Tools

Port Orford Library News lection. Everyone is invited, with a spe- The annual auction to help purchase the By Tobe Porter cial urging to parents and teachers who fireworks will be held on Saturday June 9, will want to feast their eyes on the many at 6:00pm at the Community Building. Jump into summer with an evening of new reference books for young people, multi-media magic: M2 = Movie and the full compliment of Caldecott and Help is needed in gathering items to sell Music, a benefit performance for the Port Newberry Award winning fiction and the (starting now), setting up, and listing Orford Public Library at 6:00pm on Sun- stunning sets of non-fiction materials. items on Friday June 8 and Saturday June day, June 3, at the Savoy Theater. 2CJ District teachers were consulted to 9 and/or helping during the auction. If you would like to help, and have items to The evening’s entertainment starts with find out what materials would help our donated and be picked up call 332-2352, the melodious tunes by our own “Julie students prepare reports and projects. 332-1765 (evenings) or 332-3773 or at- Hawthorne and The Librarians,” “Dr. This event may not be as fun as music and tend the next Jubilee committee meeting Adam,” and “Jack Ponting” followed by a movie, but it’s very important. One on May 16 at the Crazy Norwegian. Items a movie, title to be announced. might even say it’s our future, I know I can also be brought to the Community This is your chance to kick back with would. I hope you can join us for both Building on June 8 and 9. friends, enjoy some dynamite music and a coming attractions. A Chairperson for the Pet Parade event to movie for just $10.00 per person. Tickets be held during the July 4 events is still are on sale now at the theater and the li- Jubilee Auction needed. We ask for your continued sup- brary. All proceeds will go toward build- By Pat Bry port for this year’s 150th celebration. ing a new Port Orford Public Library – a This year Port Orford celebrates 150 good time for a good cause. If you are interested in having a conces- years. Various events have been held or sion booth at Battle Rock Park on July 4, Of a different ilk…we are having an Open are planned to be held as part of this cel- call Pat Favero at 332-0319 for informa- House on Wednesday, May 23 from 3:00 ebration. The annual Port Orford Jubilee, tion or an application. Come and join us to 5:00pm to show off the unbelievably held the first weekend of July, ends with in the planning of this year’s Jubilee. beautiful additions to our children’s col- fireworks the evening of July 4. 3rd Annual Jump into summer with an evening of multi-media magic: Basket M2 = Movie and Music, Clearance Sale a benefit performance for Port Orford Public Library Laughing Baskets Studio 6:00pm Sunday, June 3rd at the Savoy Theater 330 5th St. Port Orford, OR “Julie Hawthorne and The Librarians,” Friday, May 11 “Dr. Adam,” and “Jack Ponting” 2 - 5 p.m. followed by a movie (title to be announced). or call 332-4101 $10.00 per person for appointment shopping. Tickets are on sale now at the Theater and the Library. Sale prices $55 to $95 Proceeds will go toward building a new Port Orford Public Library Great Mother’s Day Gifts!!

Police Log – report taken, settled by contact. May 3 2:15pm: Suspicious person at Madrona April 30 9:20pm: Alarm at Ray’s Food Place – and Highway 101 – report taken. 9:00am: Request for welfare check on false alarm. resident – checked okay. May 4 May 2 7:50am: MVC (Motor Vehicle Crash) at May 1 8:20am: Report of careless driver on Madrona and Highway 101 – report 9:45am: Assist other agency, SCF, with Jackson St. – info taken. taken. welfare check on juvenile at Evergreen 2:17pm: Unattended death at #2 Vista RV Park – all okay. 10:30am: Report of vehicle versus deer, 1 Lane – report taken. mile north of town on 101 – tow truck and 4:45pm: Report of telephone harassment ODOT contacted. 4:40pm: Suspicious vehicle at Port and Starboard – checked okay. Crazy Norwegian 5:40pm: Report of dog bite at #14 Geer Circle – report taken. 9:10pm: Report of harassment – report Open Mother’s Day taken. 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. May 5 5:00pm: Report of computer crime – re- Featuring Shrimp Curry or Fresh Salmon with port taken. Vegetables, Served with choice of Ocean Bisque May 6 9:30am: Report of harassment on Geer Soup or Shrimp Cocktail or Tossed Green salad, Circle – report taken. Roll w/ Butter & Flowers for Mom Safety Tip of the Week $10.50 Nice weather brings an increase in bi- cycle activity, please use caution where No Burgers but we’ll have the rest of our menu. needed. Dock Tackle (541) 332-8985 Savoy Theatre 811 Hwy 101, Port Orford, OR Fish n Chips, Hamburgers, 541-332-3105 voice, 332-8105 FAX Clam Chowder, and more. [email protected] Fresh local Snapper, Crab, Salmon, Ling Cod & SPY KIDS Smoked Salmon. Gifts Too! Rated PG 8:30 - 6:00, Closed Sunday FRIDAY...... 7 pm Anniversary Plans SATURDAY ...... 4 & 7 pm The August Activities Committee for the 150th Anniversary Celebration wants to SUNDAY...... 4 & 7 pm let everyone know about the activities planned in August for the 150th Anniver- MON - THUR ...... 7 pm sary Celebration. Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss any of the fun. more information. In the evening there on it will be hidden on Battle Rock Beach will be a dance at the Community Build- each week beginning with the week of The festivities start on Wednesday, Au- ing. Call Susan Lincoln 332-4045 or John May 27 and ending with the week of Sep- gust 1 when the 38 piece 234th Army Band Panozzo 332-8040 if you’re willing to tember 2. Each person who finds a float will play at an outdoor Brown Bag Con- help plan this event. will be able to present it at the Battle Rock cert at Noon in the Driftwood School Visitor Center to receive a certificate con- Yard. If you can’t bring a lunch, come The grand finale on Sunday, August 5 firming the authenticity of the commemo- anyway. Some refreshments will be pro- will be the Port Orford Country Fair at rative float. Other commemorative floats vided. If you want to be involved in this Buffington Park with horse games for the will be sold in local shops. activity or would like more information, children, old-fashioned games and con- call Susan Lincoln at 332-4045. tests such as the Beard and Mustache If you would like to contribute to the cost Contest, Pie Making Contest and Pie Eat- of these events, there is an account set up Thursday, August 2 will be Kids Beach ing Contest and other activities to be an- at Klamath First Federal Bank. Just go in Day with activities on the beach: sand nounced later. There will be a potluck and ask for your tax-deductible donation castle contest, games, etc. Take time out with heirloom recipes exchanged and to be deposited in the August Activities for Story Stew at the City Hall Council special guests will be former residents of Account. Chambers and then come back for an Port Orford. Please contact Kathy King Evening Beach Bonfire Blast. To volun- 332-0293 or Kathy Hazard at 332-2675 teer your help or get more information to volunteer your help or for more infor- call Lorinda and Brian Emling at 332- mation. Seaweed Natural 8817 or Micki and Brent at 332-9625. Kudanha, the group that was so popular On Friday evening, August 3 plan to be at Grocery & Cafe when they performed last fall will be back the Community Building for Port Orford either for the Saturday night dance or the Store Hours M-S: 10-6, Cafe 10-3 Portraits – A Patchwork of History. There Sunday Country Fair. We’ll let you know will be a quilt display, story telling, mu- Bulk Herb & Spices as soon as we find out which day they are ! sic, children’s activity and sea chanteys. coming. For more information or to volunteer call ! Teas Carren Copeland at 332-9019. One activity that will go on all summer ! Baked Goods involves Commemorative Glass Floats. On Saturday, August 4 there will be a One glass fishing float with the words 832 Hwy 101, Port Orford Guided Historic Walking Tour in the Port Orford, Oregon 1851-2001 painted (541) 332-3640 morning. Call Cathy Boden 332-5039 for “Exploring Our Back Yard” Vagabond Series House Second Saturday of every month Rain or Shine! New Meet at the Family Adventure Center in Buffington Park, Port Orford (A-Frame, 14th & Arizona) 10:00am. We will car pool from here. Children under 15 need Aided Adult Living to be accompanied by an adult, unless arrangements are made one week in ad- By the Sea vance. Call Cathy Boden at NCFCC 332-1042 for details & set up arrangements. Bring a small day pack, sack lunch, and water. Wear comfortable walking shoes Phone: 541-332-1211 (water resistant if rainy weather) and warm/weatherproof clothes (weather deter- mining.) You may want to bring a camera, binoculars, and bird or plant books. P.O. Box 452 Port Orford, OR 97465 Sat. May 12: Cape Blanco, up to 5 mile loops - beginner/intermediate

Call for appointment Sponsored by the North Curry Community Health Grant, the RAD Outdoor Club, and NCFCC “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” “Streets of Cowboy Music Night America (in anticipation of Indepen- Laredo,” “Mammas, Don’t Let Your Ba- dence Day on July 4th). Dust off your ten-gallon hat and cowboy bies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” “Red boots for an evening of rip-roaring music, River Valley,” “Yellow Rose of Texas,” There is no admission charge, but dona- singing, and smiles on Friday, May 18th, and “Happy Trails.” Song sheets with tions to cover costs of printing the song from 7 to 9:30 pm at the Port Orford Se- words and chords will be available at the sheets and operation of the Senior Center nior Center, 1536 Jackson. Musicians of event, or they can be picked up ahead of are gratefully accepted. For more infor- all ages and abilities are invited to bring time at the Port Orford and Langlois Li- mation, call 332-0131. instruments and share their music begin- braries. Exploring Our Back Yard ning at 7 pm. The sing-along will begin at Community Music Nights are held the 8:45 pm. The next hike in the Exploring our Back third Friday of each month by the Port Yard series will be held on Sat., May 12 Orford Senior Center. At the April music The theme for the May Community Mu- at Cape Blanco. This is a beginner/inter- night, 20 musicians from Port Orford and sic Night is “Cowboy Songs.” Musicians mediate hike – up to 5-mile loops. The neighboring communities played and are especially encouraged to share their group will explore Cape Blanco includ- sang to a large and enthusiastic audience. favorite cowboy songs, but are welcome ing walking along the bluffs with views of The theme for June will be Songs of to play and sing any song. The sing-along the ocean and Cape Blanco Reef, walking songs will be “Home on the Range,” through young and old Spruce forests, and a tunnel walk through the dense coastal vegetation. Be prepared for wind Sixes Store & Cafe along the bluffs and some mud on the trails. th Sunday, May 13 Hikers meet at the A-Frame at 14th and Arizona at 10:00am. The group will car “Something Special” for breakfast pool from there. Children under 15 need to be accompanied by an adult, unless arrangements have been made a week in Happy Mother’s Day! advance. These hikes are sponsored by the North Curry Community Health th May 13 we will be closing at 12:00 p.m. Grant, the RAD Outdoor Club, and NCFCC. SOUTHPORT Celtic Fiddle Concert FOREST PRODUCTS Buying delivered conifer Sprague Theater small saw log sort 1202 11th Street SW, Bandon & conifer pulp logs Sunday, May 20 ! 8:00 p.m. Forrest Flowers fiddle champions Log Buyer 541-266-0903 Hanneke Cassel & Ryan McKasson 541-266-0824 fax with Cali McKasson, keyboard and Chris Lewis, guitar Cel. 541-290-5687 Home 541-332-4385 available at: Tickets $13 at the door or $12.00 in advance Curry Families and Children’s Center Port Orford Gold Beach Bandon will present information on their summer The Downtown Fun Zone The Bookworm Bandon Mercantile activity program. You can pre-register Port Orford Breadworks and pay for the program at this time. Or by Mail Order: (541) 332-9851 Chris Tanner, Coquille Tribal Librarian, will be displaying some of the books that are available for use at the Coquille In- The Scholastic Book Fair takes place Book and Science Fair dian Tribal Library in North Bend. from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Buy one book Driftwood Elementary School is hosting and get one book free. Letter to the Editor, a book and a science fair on Saturday, Other events at the book and science fair May 12, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. All Vote No on the Sheriff’s Levy. As Sheriff include the Soprano Singers and the Step members of the community are invited to Owens stated the deputies end up in the Dancers and Fiddlers in the school cafete- come and share in the fun of reading and south because that’s where the popula- ria under the direction of Diane Cassel science. There will be door prizes, sci- tion is, that’s where the calls are. If so, it from 11:00am to noon. There will be a ence exhibits prizes and free book prizes seems to me South Curry should be pay- book walk in the cafeteria from 12:30 to for book walk participants. ing for extra manpower if they need it and 1:00pm. It’s like a cakewalk but you win not North Curry. Student science exhibits will be set up at a book instead. Each book given away 9:30am with judging by age groups from will be noteworthy literature. Books won We pay taxes already for sheriff coverage. 10:00am to noon. Exhibits will be taken will be age appropriate, grades K-5. Port We need a moratorium on any new levies, home by 2:00pm. Everyone can vote on Orford and Langlois librarian Tobe Por- taxes, and bonds. the “Best of Show” science exhibit. ter will be on hand to discuss the summer reading programs at both libraries. North Vote No on the Sheriff’s Levy. 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Lanny Langner Langlois Library News ODOT Recognizes Workers By Tobe Porter, Library Director Memorial services for Lanny Langner The Oregon Department of Transporta- will be held on Thursday, May 10, from Construction of the new library has tion recently recognized employees who 11:00am to noon, at St. John’s Catholic started! As you read this there are big perform their jobs above and beyond the Church in Port Orford. Father Bill Karath things going on at the site of the new call of duty at its annual Excellence will conduct the memorial service. Langlois Public Library—dirt being Awards ceremony held on May 2. moved around, holes dug, and lots of su- Lanny Langner died on Wednesday, May ODOT’s Excellence Award recognizes pervising. We truly cannot believe it is 2, at his home in Port Orford. He was 69 those individuals or teams who excel in finally happening. Every time I think years old. He left behind his wife Bar- their work and in their practice of ODOT about it, my heart catches. bara, five children and several grandchil- values. Their peers nominated award dren. The Langners moved to Port Orford The Board of Directors awarded the bid to winners. The nominations were for- from Whittier, California where they both AAR Company from Wolf Creek. This warded to a committee, which checks ref- worked for Southern California Edison. small construction company is headed by erences with peers, customers, and super- Ralph Swanson, a great guy who we think visors to determine if the nominee meets Lanny Langner was a former member of is the perfect person to shepherd our the award criteria. The following em- the Port Orford City Planning Commis- project along to glorious completion. He ployees and teams from Coos and Curry sion and an active member of the Port will be ably joined by his talented crew Counties received Excellence Awards: Orford Rotary club. He put out the Rotary made up of his two sons, nephew and Barbara Negherbon, Yvonne Soderholm Club newsletter until recently. Some of good friend. They will be living in and David Stubblefield, the Port Orford his hobbies included photography, listen- Langlois for the duration of construction Maintenance Crew consisting of David ing to National Public Radio, projects - a short time according to Ralph. Alexander, Christopher Cox, America around his home, and his computer. He Fiol, Ed Furnish, Jerry Gregory, Jack was very well liked in Port Orford and had Thank you everybody — especially the Lacy, Marilyn Lacy, Kenneth many friends here who miss him. Lanny Langlois community — for sticking with Pennington, Brian Watjen and Jim was always good for some interesting us these long years, waiting patiently for Willis; and the Coquille Engineering conversation and a warm smile. the dream to come true. Ribbon-cutting Crew. time looms large in our future. Yes! 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A special wine [email protected]. offer than 10 great wineries. The fine arts dinner will be held the Friday before the displays will feature the best art Curry festival at the New Spinners restaurant. A County has to offer. Live art demonstra- special flyer will be passed out at the Initiative Process tions and exciting workshop presenta- Events Center to highlight specific activi- Oregon’s initiative system will be the tions will be ongoing throughout the two ties as well as local restaurant and busi- topic for discussion at the May 11 meet- days. The festival will feature a bistro ness specials. style atmosphere with gourmet foods and ing of the Port Orford unit, League of enchanting arts and crafts booths. Free brochures about the festival are Women Voters of Curry County. Citi- available at local merchants throughout zens of voting age are welcome to attend The main festival will be held at the the coast from Coos Bay to Crescent City the meeting, to be held at 10:00am Friday Events Center on the beach, but addi- or contact the Gold Beach Chamber or the morning at the home of Dot Mathews, tional activities will be held throughout local website and you will be sent a bro- Doug Johnson Lane. For more informa- town. A Champagne brunch will be held chure. tion, call 332-9002 or 332-2160. BASS Please Call For your equipment rental needs ART SUPPLY & Gallery “The little shop with BIG Ideas” Local Artists work on display Halstead’s Equipment Rentals 175 2nd St. Continuum Bldg. 1688 N. Oregon Street, Port Orford On the Pedway - Old Town Bandon Open 10:00am till 5:30pm Daily 290-3532 or 332-1805 www.bandon.com/bass (541) 347 - 4482 Small engine repair now available New Visitor Center Logo The Port Orford Visitor Information has An Invitation to all Lady Girl Scouts a new logo thanks to the artistic talents of Will Van Dorin. Originally from the Local Brownie Girl Scout Troop 550 would like to small town of Centerville, Iowa, Will has welcome Girl Scouts, past and present, to an many years of experience as an illustrator afternoon of High Tea & High Fashion to be held working in Hollywood producing album at the Port Orford Senior Center, Saturday, May covers and promotional material for rock bands. In 1980, Will moved to Port 12th at 12:00. The favor of a reply is requested. Orford where he owns and operates Loud Shelly 332-5365, Julia 332-1304, Cecil 332-0806 Silence Studio producing graphics, po- etry and sculpture. Girl Scouts Winema Council, Where Girls Grow Strong In his spare time Will serves as a volun- Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Com- teer at the Visitor Information Center Senior Scholarships merce will be hosting its first annual tour- greeting visitors, providing information Shilo McKenzie, Stewart McGowan, nament at the golf course. on local attractions, and other points of Elizabeth Feldhaus, and Jason Miles, se- interest. niors at Pacific High School, have all Information about the City’s planned birthday festivities, and the golf course The new logo captures the essence of Port been recently notified that they are the and tournament, can be obtained by con- Orford on a sunny day; a lighthouse recipients of scholarships to attend col- tacting Les Cohen at 469-3181, or by e- perched high on a cliff overlooking the lege in fall. McKenzie has been awarded mail at [email protected]. ocean, a fishing boat glides across the both the University of Portland’s Presi- shimmering waves, a whale gracefully dential Scholarship valued at $8,000 per dances on the water. The images are sure year and the Scholarship of Excellence to Letter to the Editor, to remind visitors why Port Orford is a attend Southwestern valued at $1,710 per Yes, Summer Arts and Recreation will magical place! year. She plans to pursue a degree in still be happening this summer! No, I nursing and eventually become a mid- won’t be supervising this program! Opportunity Knocks wife. McGowan was chosen to receive Why? I will be attending SWOCC full- the Southwestern Merit Scholarship in The Curry County Economic Improve- time this summer. Thus, if a position was the amount of $1,710 per year and will ment Board is bringing a presentation of offered me, I would have had to decline. study computer science in the fall. the Opportunity Knocks program to My previous position was not offered to Feldhaus was selected to receive the Curry County. The Opportunity Knocks me. Regardless, this year’s program Southwestern District Scholarship for program is for small business owners who should be just as energetic and exciting as $1,710 per year and plans to study el- are looking for help and counsel in man- it has been in the past. A solid foundation ementary education. Miles was awarded aging cash flow, researching new busi- and framework has been laid for many the Dean Scholarship valued at $500 per ness functions, juggling personal chal- successful years to come. These are an- year and will concentrate on computer lenges, overseeing sales and marketing swers to the many curious questions and science at Southwestern. and struggling to keep up with the stag- comments I have been receiving. Make gering pace of business and marketplace sure that you register for the Summer Arts New Golf Course Opens change. The presentation will take place and Recreation 2001. on Wednesday, May 16, at 7:00pm in the The newest public 18 hole golf course on Carolyn Barnes Commissioner’s Hearing Room at the the Oregon Coast, Salmon Run Golf and Courthouse Annex, 94235 Moore St. in Wilderness Preserve, will celebrate its Easy CD Creator 5 Gold Beach. The public is invited and grand opening during the 50th Birthday Just got word that the new version 5 of encouraged to attend. For further infor- Celebration festivities honoring the in- Easy CD Creator is causing major prob- mation contact Commissioner Marlyn corporation of the City of Brookings, lems for people running Windows 2000. Schafer at 247-7011. during the weekend of July 13-15. The If this is you, use the custom install and do “official” grand opening of Salmon Run not install the “Take 2” backup program. will occur on Saturday, July 14, when the See www.roxio.com for a patch and offi- cial installation instructions. NICE HOME IN PORT ORFORD, KEY’Z LOCKSMITH SERVICE – REAL ESTATE & RENTALS good location, some owner terms. Call keys, installations, repairs, locks opened. THE TIME IS NOW to list your home Campbell Realty 541-332-9109, only Auto, home, business. Bonded 332-7404. for sale with Port Orford’s oldest and top $49,500.00. JOHN B. HOUSER, Barber-Hairdresser, selling agency! Interest rates are low, LARGE LOT, cleared, has some trees, 553 – 19th Street, Port Orford, 332-2050. buyers are arriving and we are selling good location $29,500.00. Call Campbell Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, home after home! Call C.A. Smith Real Realty 541-332-9109 Friday from 10 to 5. Closed Saturday. Estate and see “SOLD” in front of your house. 332-4132. 2 ACRES WITH OCEAN VIEW and EMPLOYMENT trees #816, only $69,500.00. Campbell LARGE COMMERCIAL LOT, lots of Realty 541-332-9109. CITY OF PORT ORFORD, Oregon - trees and has a 3 bedroom home and Public Works Department, Maintenance attached garage shop area for $79,500.00 1 PLUS ACRE, NICE TREES, garage Worker - Perform general janitorial ser- at Campbell Realty. and shop, large covered leanto, 2 bed- vices for all city buildings. Clean and room mobile with tip out. Only maintain parks, road right-of-ways, 2 BEDROOM HOUSE panoramic lake $65,000.00 Campbell Realty 541-332- ditches and storm drains. Various road and ocean view $550. Mo. 332-1435. 9109. crew operations including repair of side- FOR RENT: Beautiful, newer 3 bed- walk, curbs, painting crosswalks and room, 2 bath house. Spacious garage, GARAGE SALES curbs. Assist with repair and mainte- office, large yard, nice location. $650.00 nance of water/sewer lines, meters, ESTATE SALE: Saturday Sunday Mon- hydrants, and mains. Perform routine per month plus $650.00 deposit. 541- day 11:00am to 3:00pm. No early sales. 672-6961 or 541-913-1902. maintenance of city buildings, parks, Bids on large ship wheel and San Fran- equipment and vehicles. Ability to oper- cisco Ferry telegraph. New things always RENTAL: Tiny Treasure in Park. All ate light to medium equipment including added. 1719 Idaho. new 1 bedroom mobile $275.00 Langlois backhoe and dump truck. Perform other related work as required. Salary is $7.50 332-6060 weekdays, 348-2208 other. ESTATE SALE MAY 11th & 12th References required.. /hour with an excellent benefit package. across from Langlois Market. 9-3. Match- Two years of training or related experi- ing hide-a-bed & recliner, dollhouse, bed, FREE Comparative Market Analysis on ence. Must be available to work weekends TV, VCR, cupboard, table, clothes, lots your home or property. Call Norma Mor- and respond to emergency calls. Must be of misc. items. row, Agate Realty 332-1277, able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. agaterealty.com Applications may be obtained from City SERVICES of Port Orford, Administrative Office, NOW IS THE TIME TO LIST your JUANITA REDDING HENNICK Bar- P.O. Box 310 Port Orford, OR 97465 or home or unimproved property for the ber / Hairdresser 332-6791. call 332-3681. Application deadline: May spring/summer selling season. Call Sandra 25, 2001. The City of Port Orford is an at Siskiyou Coast Realty for a free com- COUNSELING for individuals, couples Equal Opportunity Employer parative market analysis. 541-332-7777. & families. Ernest Thayer, counselor for 20 years, maintains a practice in Port PART TIME: Flexible hours, Sixes area. 10 ACRES WITH GREAT VIEW of Orford & Bandon. All issues including Good driving record, some travel. Me- the Elk River Valley, only $99,500.00. relationships, parenting, depression & chanical aptitude, precision power tool Call Campbell Realty 541-332-9109. This abuse. Sliding fee scale (sorry no insur- work, will teach craftsmanship. 348-2168 is zoned agricultural and has a 2 bedroom ance). Call for a free confidential call 7am-9pm. mobile home.. assessment. 332-3210. Continued on next page Mary’s Herbs Oregon Coast Reiki Center Roaring Sea Arts For all your health shop needs Studio Gallery Full service herb & vitamin shop Jodie T. Hall, C.Ht., RMT OPEN HOUSE LAST SUNDAY Energy - weight loss - detox - 2:00 to 5:00 OF THE MONTH wellness - multiples, etc. Healing Hands VISITORS WELCOME Low cost home water filtration system removes CALL 332-4444 DONNA ROSELIUS Giardia, E. Coli, Coliform, Sediment 41687 Hwy. 101 S. Port Orford, Oregon Phone/Mail order available. Bandon 347-9586 888-708-8840 or 541-332-4406 Classified Ads Continued from previous page HARBORSIDE INTERNET MISCELLANEOUS “2002 CALENDARS”, Oregon Coast, $17.95*Per Mo. Oregon Lighthouses, and Scenic Oregon now in at The Shell Shack at BattleRock SERVICE! Park. LIVE TECHNICIA NS TO HELP YOU! FLAT-BED SCANNER for PC. Umax 7 AM TO 10 PM EVERYDAY! S-6E. Used. Includes scanner, cable, ISA SCSI card, driver CD and original box. D owntown FunZone - www.harborside.com, - 1.800.680.8855 (*w/Credit Card) $30.00 Valerie @ The Downtown Fun Zone 332-6565. INTERNET ACCESS AVAILABLE WANTED: GOOD OLD STUFF, Ban- $18.00 per month with “ISP 101 Internet.” jos, Clocks, Lamps, Linens, Fishing, etc. NEW CASIO KEYBOARD Midi CTK- Sign up at 101 computers in Bandon, 180 Buy, consign, in shop or online. Time- 541, 100 song book, listen, learn, play 61 S.E. Michigan or call 541-347-7507 for worn Treasures & Espresso. 332-2046. full-size keys $150. 332-1074. more information. 345 Oregon (Hwy 101). BANDON SMOKED SALMON and ’91 SUBURU WAGON LOYAL needs MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY May Tuna available at The Shell Shack at work. Will run. $1,000 obo. 332-1074. 13th. Get your flowers and gift certificate BattleRock Park. at the Garden Café & Plants, 738 Wash- IT’S NOT WHAT “Momma needs” it’s ington, Port Orford 332-2000. what “Momma likes”. Check out The PREPAID PHONE CARDS – 2 hour cards – no minimum usage! The Down- Shell Shack for something for Mother’s NEW LAP TOP COMPUTER asking town Fun Zone. Day! $200.00 call Judy at 332-2604 and twin forpost chear bed with boxes spring FOR SALE: 1984 CHEV VAN $1,000. NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK include: $300.00. Remington 30-06 semi auto $300. See at “What Women Want”, “Beautiful”, “Kings of Comedy”, “The Miracle 637 19th. 332-8826. TROLLING LEADS 60¢ a pound 332- Worker”, “Sunshine”, “Quills”, and 2202. ’94 GEO METRO 5-DOOR WAGON, “Cut”. In our New Arrivals section you 5 speed, air, tach, rear wiper & defrost, FREE DIRECTV SATELLITE system, will find “X-Men Evolution”, “The Boys”, 91,000 miles. 42/45mpg freeway cruis- Free professional installation. Phone toll- “Just a Little Harmless Sex”, and “Born ing. Easily goes 90,000 more miles. free 866-296-4256. Satellite Sales & Wild.” Please remember items are due 348-2168 all hours $1950. Service. back by 3:30pm the next business day. For videotapes, DVD’s, Sony Playstation, HEY SKINNY REINDEER – Thanks $2.50 STOCK UP SALE, final liquida- or Nintendo games come on down to The for wishing my old man Happy Birthday. tion of Beanie Babies at the Shell Shack. Downtown Fun Zone. Open 9:30-6 Mon- Glad you like his big muscles and 86 IQ Thurs and 9:30-7 Friday and Saturday. too! MINI STORAGE/U-HAUL. 200+ stor- Closed Sundays. age units, 150+ climate controlled. DOCK TACKLE SHOP has Mother’s Airport-U-Stor, across from Ocean Spray KITES AND LAWN Decorations at The Day gifts on sale. Stop and check them 347-4356. Shell Shack at Battlerock Park. out. STOP! Lots to see at L&R Variety, 3,000 THE WOODEN NICKEL Sweet Annie’s sq. ft. Used - old & new. Spices, tools, Handcrafted Myrtlewood Herb Nursery beads, household and gift items, books, Retail - Wholesale collectables, too much to list. 10:00am - (541) 332-5201 Herb Plants - Old, True, & New 5:00pm, 1819 Oregon St., Port Orford. 1205 Oregon St. 94270 First Street, Langlois Port Orford, OR 97465 (541) 348-2954 The Play’s The Thing working were Lorraine Hass, Pattie You don’t have to thank us Continued from Front Cover Young, Mary Evans, Savannah Tremmel Or laugh at our jokes – setting up the dining room Lila Sarratt Sit deep and come often September 1. The enjoyable Olios per- – doing dishes Norm Rice, Kathy Goad You’re one of the folks. form in song and dance between acts. and Warren Jewell. The cooks were told Performances begin at 8:00pm and tick- what a delicious lunch they served. ets for all shows are $10.00. Reservations Chamber Notes for the play can be made by calling 541- May 12 is luncheon and birthday lun- By Susan Shannon 396-4563. cheon at 11:30am. Rummage sale from The Port Orford Chamber of Commerce 8:00am to 1:00pm. And last but not least the biggest hit play board will meet on Monday, May 14, at on Broadway is Mel Brooks’ musical Friday May 11 is bingo at Langlois at the Wheelhouse Restaurant at noon. The version of The Producers. The play is 6:30pm. general members meeting will be held on based on Brooks’ wildly funny 1968 the third Monday this month due to the movie starring Zero Mostel and Gene There will be no breakfast Sunday May Memorial Day the following week. The Wilder. The Producers received a record 13. Why? Mother’s Day. members meeting will be at the Paradise Café on May 21 at noon. Representatives 15 Tony award nominations. Way to go By the way I was told chicken, mashed of the following committees are invited to Mel Brooks! potatoes and gravy, salad, dessert and attend the meeting and provide updates of everything else is the menu for the May their approaching events which include Senior News 12 luncheon. Best come. Oh yes, birth- the Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sale By Mary Yoder day cake also. (May 26, 27 28), Jubilee Auction on June Here are the birthday people for May. Pinochle – high Betty Keeler, 2nd Dor- 9, Jubilee Committee (July 4), 150th Cel- Jane Black 5-4, Gene Taylor 5-6, Gladina othy Spencer, low June Hyle and no pop- ebration August events (August 1-5), and Foster 5-14, Alan Stewart 5-17, Lucille corn. the Labor Day Art and Seafood Festival Leith 5-16, David Kyle 5-19, Joe (September 1,2,3). Chamber members Walking group on Tuesday, Wednesday Ravinski 5-20, Pattie Young 5-23, Pete and area businesses are encouraged to and Thursday at 8:30am. Dominoes ev- Becker 5-29, Pat Eldridge 5-24, Robert attend this meeting to find out how they ery Thursday at 1:00pm. Young 5-25, Audrey Burtner, Thomas can assist with the summer events. Let’s Coyers 5-30, Donna Oleson 5-3. Here we Don’t forget to vote. You know for the put on some good times for Port Orford are wishing you all a happy birthday. officers for the coming year. Starts now. and her visitors. Hope I haven’t missed anything or any- May 3 Rotary luncheon – volunteers In order to keep in touch with events and one. activities post these dates: board meet- ings on the second Mondays at noon. Everything for the Builder! June 11 at Bartlett’s Café, July 9 at The Western Builders Supply, Inc. Wheelhouse Restaurant, August 13 at 92778 Knapp Road, Port Orford, Oregon Bartlett’s Café, and September 10 at The Wheelhouse Restaurant. (541) 332-4161 Sales ! 332-4803 Concrete ! 332-4501 Office (541) 332-4902 FAX Ready Mixed Concrete ! Gravel ! Concrete Products Lumber ! Plywood ! Paneling Girl Scouts Doors Windows Insulation ! ! Girl Scouts past and present are invited to Sheet Rock Builder’s Hardware ! an afternoon of high tea and high fashion Paint Plumbing Electrical ! ! Saturday, May 12 from noon to 2:00pm at CONTRACTORS SOURCE the Port Orford Senior Center. Bring May Job Shack Specials* your stories of Brownies, girls growing Leather Palm Gloves ! Air Bradder / Stapler up. Troop compliments, and wisdom. 3/8x50 PVC Air Hose ! 100’ Fiberglass Tape This is a time for sharing. Sponsored by Titanium Silicone Caulk ! Stud Sensor Troop 550 and Girl Scouts Winema * Subject to stock on hand Council. RSVP 332-1304 or 332-5365.