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Port Orford Today! FREE! Serving the Port Orford area since 1990 Vol. 11 Number 23 Thursday, June 8, 2000 © 2000 by The Downtown Fun Zone The Downtown Fun Zone Valerie: . [email protected] Evan & Valerie Kramer, Owners Evan: ...... [email protected] Brenda: [email protected] Jubilee Auction 832 Highway 101, P.O. Box 49 Saturday, June 10, Port Orford, OR 97465 Nancy:... [email protected] (541) 332-6565 (Voice or FAX) http://www.harborside.com/~funzone 6:30pm

Fire Board Vacancies PO Box 746, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444. Orford Rural Fire Board Directors. We By Evan Kramer The Commissioners will fill the vacan- find that we can no longer be affiliated cies at their Monday, June 19, meeting, with the current Board of Directors for Because of actions which begins at 10:00am. It will be held the following reasons: taken at the Tuesday, in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 1. The majority of the board does not May 30, Port Orford 94235 Moore Street, Gold Beach. Rural Fire District give the Fire Chief and his depart- Board of Directors Both Richard Mijs and Gayle Wilcox ment the respect and consideration meeting there are now submitted a joint statement of resignation due to these dedicated people in the four vacancies on that and after that Vern Larson submitted his their community service role. board. Board members Gayle Wilcox, reasoning for leaving the board and then 2. The majority of the board has cre- Richard Mijs, Vern Larson and Frank resigned. Frank Smith was the fourth ated such an atmosphere of distrust Smith all resigned at the brief meeting board member to resign. He did not pro- between itself and the Port Orford held at the Elk River Fire Station. Smith vide a written statement but instead spoke Volunteer Department that the served as chairman of the board and briefly before resigning. members have called for the resig- Larson as treasurer. Secretary, Brice Smith told those gathered at the Elk River nation of the said majority. Wagner was the only one of the five- Fire station that it was Port Orford Fire member board who did not resign. 3. The majority of the board has cre- Chief George Gehrke who had asked him ated an atmosphere of distrust in the Resolving the situation is now in the to fill the vacancy created when Bill Cedar Terrace area of its district, if hands of the three-member board of McMullen resigned. Smith talked about not within the entire district. Curry County Commissioners. They met a $1500 repair job to an engine that on Monday morning and as part of their should have gone out to bid. He said he 4. The majority of the board has en- agenda announced the four vacancies on was put in his place and told it should go gaged in un-posted and illegal meet- the Port Orford Rural Fire Board. The to Foster’s Garage. Smith said he never ings. Commissioners will appoint four persons had a secret meeting with board members 5. Members of the board have publicly to fill the openings. The important thing Vern Larson and Brice Wagner. Smith demeaned the members of the Port to notice is they are on a fast track to fill said he had never disrespected any of the Orford Volunteer Department and the four vacancies. Applications to serve firemen. He continued that “being not its Chief. These same members on the Rural Fire Board must be received appreciated is tough” and finished by have consistently failed to protect by the County Commissioners no later saying “I hereby submit my resignation.” the safety of the Fire Department. than Tuesday, June 13, at 5:00pm. Your Mijs – Wilcox Statement letter of interest in filling one of the open- 6. The Chairman of the Board has ings can be faxed to the Commissioner’s We, Gayle Wilcox and Richard Mijs, re- office at 247-2718 or mailed to them at gretfully submit our resignations as Port Continued on Back Cover RICHARD AuFRANC Computer Consultant LAWYER Maintenance & Repair ALSO: CPA INACTIVE COMMON SENSE On Site Service LEGAL ADVICE Excel Accounting Services Reasonable Rates Lyndell Hauschildt, L.T.C. BUSINESS - FINANCIAL 29811 Colvin Street, Suite 1 WILLS - PROBATES Net - Email - Browser Setup P.O. Box 123 TRUSTS - REAL ESTATE Gold Beach, OR 97444 Hwy 101 at 9th St. Robert J. Kehl 332-2102 (541) 247-6560 332-2036 Lic # 002797 Fax (541) 247-3442 Tide Predictions For Port Orford - 42° 44 N 124° 30 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 Jun 8, 2000 4:55a 6.3 11:45a -0.5 6:41p 6.5 5:38a 8:55p 1:02p 2:04a 1Q Fri Jun 9, 2000 12:36a 2.5 6:10a 5.7 12:43p 0.2 7:35p 6.7 5:38a 8:55p 2:05p 2:32a Sat Jun 10, 2000 1:52a 1.9 7:32a 5.3 1:40p 0.9 8:24p 6.9 5:38a 8:56p 3:07p 2:59a Sun Jun 11, 2000 2:59a 1.3 8:51a 5.1 2:34p 1.5 9:09p 7.1 5:38a 8:56p 4:07p 3:25a Mon Jun 12, 2000 3:56a 0.6 10:02a 5.1 3:26p 2.0 9:49p 7.2 5:38a 8:57p 5:10p 3:52a Tue Jun 13, 2000 4:44a 0.0 11:03a 5.2 4:13p 2.4 10:26p 7.3 5:38a 8:57p 6:09p 4:21a Wed Jun 14, 2000 5:26a -0.4 11:55a 5.4 4:57p 2.7 11:01p 7.3 5:38a 8:58p 7:07p 4:53a Thu Jun 15, 2000 6:04a -0.7 12:41p 5.5 5:38p 3.0 11:35p 7.3 5:38a 8:58p 8:02p 5:28a

Stomping at the Savoy came up with the catchy “Stomping at the in 1993 when it was known as the Star By Evan Kramer Savoy” phrase. The musicians were Theater and she was attending Pacific joined on stage during the first half by the High School. Thank you Ryan, Hanneke, Hanneke Cassel and Ryan McKasson Cape Blanco Step Dancers who made Cali and Chris for the great concert. headlined afternoon and evening shows another well-received appearance in the of Celtic fiddling at the Savoy Theater on second half of the show. Diane Cassel Langlois Lion’s Club Saturday. Cali McKasson on keyboards directed the Step Dancers. The show was and Chris Lewis on guitar joined them on a family affair as Hanneke’s father Den- Our club bought six pairs of glasses for stage. nis was the sound coordinator and her needy people. sister Lela was in charge of videotaping The two performances were sold out in One fourth grader wrote a real nice thank both performances. advance and widely anticipated in Port you letter thanking us for his glasses. Orford. Cassel and Ryan McKasson got Ryan is studying the viola at the Univer- One new member was installed at the the performance off to a humorous start sity of Southern California and played a May 24 meeting – Steve Foster. when they began playing the theme from number on his viola, which he referred to Mission Impossible. Mission Impossible as a big violin. Hanneke graduated from Installation of new officers will be June 2 was the movie for the week at the Sa- the Berklee College of Music in Boston in 30 at the Boat Works in Bandon. voy. Most of the musical numbers alter- May. She’s going to Scotland to teach The Fishing Derby went real well. There nated between the two McKassons play- this summer and then back to Boston were 56 youngsters fishing on May 13. A ing together and Cassel and Lewis play- where she has several gigs lined up. good time was had by all and some big ing together. The performance included It was great having them back in Port fish were caught. a variety of jigs, reels, and other musical Orford and this time at the comfortable forms. Cassel added something new to Lion’s Bingo will be June 9 at the Senior and warm Savoy Theater. Hanneke was her repertoire with a Norwegian fiddle Center in Port Orford at 6:30pm. Tickets no stranger to the theater having played it tune called “The Phoenix.” She also are still on sale for a rifle to be drawn on July 4. Wheelhouse Restaurant Howard S. Lichtig Dine and enjoy our ocean view Attorney at Law at Battle Rock Park in Port Orford Bankruptcy Injuries / Accidents Criminal Defense We only use Probate / Conservators top quality products. Oregon & CA Licenses It costs us more, 332 - 6060 but our customers Hwy 101 (264A W. 6th St.) Port Orford, OR enjoy the best Pistol River Wave Bash The City of Gold Beach together with nolimitz.com is excited to announce the Open Every Day 7:00am - 9:00pm 6th annual Pistol River Wave Bash. The For Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner contest is one of the major events in the National Windsailing Championships The Rules for Being Human 5. Learning lessons does not end. and will host many of the world’s top Source unknown There is no part of life that does not windsurfers this year. U.S. National Shared by Graeme Graydon contain its lessons. If you are alive, Champions and Nolimitz Team Captains there are lessons to be learned. Sean Aikena and Kelly Moore will both The Rules for Being Human be at this year’s Wave Bash and definitely 6. “There” is no better than “here”. considered favorites. 1. You will receive a body. You may When your “there” has become like it or hate it, but it will be yours “here”, you will simply obtain an- This year the race committee has even for the entire period this time other “there” that will again look bigger reason to create a successful event. around. better than “here”. The 2000 Pistol River Wave Bash is rais- ing money for Cancer Research on the 2. You will learn lessons. You are en- 7. Others are merely mirrors of you. rolled in a full-time informal school West Coast. The goal of $50,000 is being You cannot love or hate something targeted. called life. Each day in this school about another person unless it re- you will have the opportunity to flects something you love or hate The Wave Bash will begin at 1:00pm on learn lessons. You may like the les- about yourself. June 8 to give the sailors enough time to sons or think them irrelevant and warm up before the competition begins. stupid. 8. What you make of your life is up to After that, the Wave Bash will run full you. You have all the tools and re- speed from morning until night through 3. There are no mistakes, only lessons. sources you need. What you do with Growth is a process of trial and er- June 10. Sunday June 11 will be held them is up to you. The choice is over for a reserve day if the wind does not ror: experimentation. The “failed” yours. experiments are as much a part of the cooperate. process as the experiment that ulti- 9. Your answers lie inside you. The In addition to the windsurfing, there will mately “works”. answers to life’s questions lie inside also be a kiteboarding event in the surf. you. All you need to do is look, lis- Watching either event is free. Drive to the 4. A lesson is repeated until learned. 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Senior News January 11 breakfast from 8:00am to Letter to the Editor, By Mary Yoder 1:00pm and rummage sale from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Luncheon the 9th is also birth- Nathaniel Wander laments the fact that As you know this is the month of June – day for the June birthday people – free North Curry, his bailiwick, voted over- a volunteer of the month has been chosen lunch. whelmingly in favor of Olds and Roberts. by the volunteer of May who is Betty He attributes it to their decision that fi- Keeler. Here it is - yes it’s Betty Harper June 13 is the board meeting at 11:00am nally led to opening the floodgates that – really a fine choice. She has spent many – also blood pressure and hearing aid threatened Lake Garrison homes. hours cooking, cleaning dishes, etc. Best from 9:30am to noon. He cites other anomalies to fortify his always from all of us. Remember the walking group meets ev- contention that despite their victory the June 1st was Rotary luncheon. Volun- ery day Monday through Friday from slim margin of the vote indicated that teers working were Bessie Laursen, Betty 8:30 to 9:30am. Quilting class Wednes- Curry residents weren’t enamored of Berger, Mary Evans, Gretta Carver – day at 1:00pm every Wednesday. their policy proficiency. Mary Yoder setting up the dining room. Yes dominoes every Thursday at This testy rendition evidently stems from Judy Franklyn doing the dishes, etc. 1:00pm. Everyone is invited to come to his inability to accept defeat. Our incum- June 6 – this is the day when they plant the all these get togethers. The Senior Center bent Commissioners have performed ex- meals, who works and who is in charge. by laws are still being updated. Will tell ceptionally well overall setting a standard Just think all this for the whole month of more about it at a later date. of conduct and acumen that does Curry June. proud. Oh yes, dues are due $3.00 – July 1 to June 9 – bingo at 6:30pm. Do come, it’s June 30, 2000. Mr. Wander would have better improved for a good cause. his image by wishing them the best. The difficult age has come and lit January 10 luncheon at 11:30am and I’m too tired to work Louis Mincer rummage sale from 8:30am to 1:00pm. And to poor to quit. Coos-Curry Electric Coop 62nd Annual Meeting Saturday, June 17, 2000 Bandon High School - Bandon, Oregon Come and join us. . . 10:00 am ...... Registration Opens 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ..... Educational Health Fair / Science Fair Exhibits 10:00 am - Noon ...... Pie Contest 11:30 am - 1:00 pm ..... Free BBQ Chicken Luncheon / Entertainment 1:00 pm ...... Ballot Box Closes / Business Meeting / Door Prizes This is your opportunity to participate in, as well as be informed about your electric cooperative. Join us at the annual meeting and acquaint yourself with the Board of Directors and staff of the cooperative. It Is Your Cooperative. . . Be a Part!

Free Fishing Weekend We provide rods, reels, hooks, bait and Scholarships plastic bags for kids to use while angling Hey kids! Come to the Elk River Fish during this event, and we highly encour- The Oregon Student Assistance Com- Hatchery this Saturday and Sunday, June age our young angling friends to take mission (formerly the State Scholarship 10 and 11 for Free Fishing Weekend from their catch home. We will also give away Commission) recently announced the re- 8:00am to 4:00pm. We will have about great prizes to every angler, just like last cipients of the annual Oregon Dungeness 900 fat trout to catch (including some that year. Prizes include fishing tackle, rods Crab Commission Scholarships from weigh 10 pounds!), so come to Elk River and reels, mail boat trips and much more. their headquarters in Eugene, Oregon. for the festivities. For this event we invite Parents are invited to take photographs Maria Drennen from Newport High children up to 12 years old to try their and movies, but we ask that you stand School; Jason Keeler from Pacific High luck. We will have a sign up sheet wait- back away from the pond so the fish will School in Port Orford; and Clayton ing for you when you arrive, and when it stay active for anglers. Wraith graduating from Brookings-Har- is your turn to fish we will announce your bor High School were selected to receive name (first come, first served). Each If you are on of the 200 children who $500 awards, based on academic perfor- child will be assisted by our hatchery fished with us last year, be sure to remind mance, extracurricular activities and staff, and will be allowed to catch up to your parents of how much fun you had, community involvement. The annual three nice trout to take home. We will and ask them to bring you and your scholarships are available to graduating allow only two anglers to fish at a time, so friends to Elk River Hatchery again this seniors who plan on enrolling in a post- each child will get a good chance to catch year for even bigger trout. When the high school education program and who their fish and have a lot of fun! weekend is gone, the fun will be over are dependents of commercial crab fish- until next year, so don’t miss out on this You may have to wait a while for your ermen in the state. This year’s awards great opportunity for some early summer turn to fish, so it might be a good idea to included one in honor of ODFW crab fun and excitement. For more informa- bring a snack and something to drink. biologist Neil Richmond who died last tion, please call the hatchery at 332-7025. This event will be held rain or shine, so be year in a diving accident off the Port See you on June 10 and 11. ready to fish in any weather! Orford reef. Police Log ITS TIME FOR SHOTS May 22, 2:10pm: Bike found near N. Fork Road – owner contacted. Pet Pals Professional Dog & Cat Grooming May 22, 2:55pm: Medical assist at Or- John Panozzo, Owner / Operator egon and Madrona – PO Ambulance 551 W. 19th St., Port Orford $ 332-5355 transported to Bandon. May 22, 2:55pm: Complaint of harass- Hund-n-Flocken & IAMS Pet Food ment and stalking – report taken. May 23, 4:55pm: Emergency message Vaccination Clinic delivered to citizen on Port Orford Loop. June 17th $ 2pm - 4pm May 24, 8:15am: Report of wallet lost in alley behind Circle K. Richard D. Wiest, D.V.M. May 24, 10:20am: Complaint of dog We also have ADVANTAGE barking on Arizona – handled by contact. (flea control) May 25, 11:00pm: Report of stolen vehicle – report taken.

Gun Club News The sign up sheet in the Port Orford May 26, 11:15pm: Loud subjects on 11th By Bill Oleson New’s office is picking up speed indicat- and Idaho – attempt to locate, gone on ing interest in the development of a pistol arrival. Members of the club had a pleasant sur- range. As soon as our President can ar- prise last Sunday when three very nice May 28, noon: Citizen reported kidnap range, a meeting will be held to start plan- women visited and asked if they could and custodial interference – unfounded. ning. Notification will be in this column. learn trap shooting. Ms. Chris Shoaf, May 29, 9:40pm: Intoxicate subject re- owner and operator of Port Orford’s just Port Orford residents are pleased to note moved from Port and Starboard. renovated theater and friends Laura that both Cape Blanco and Myrtle Point Speed and Patricia Speed spent an hour Sportsman Club have been designated as May 31, 11:40am: Report of NSF checks observing and then were instructed by destination stops in the recently pub- at Ali’s Auto Repair – under investiga- Club president Scott Macdonald and Pam lished Things to do On the Southern tion. Macdonald. All three demonstrated the Oregon Coast. Item #10 describes both June 1, 5:00pm: Agency assist on re- ability to be good trap shooters. clubs and is authored by Andy Porter, ported domestic – handled by contact. member of Myrtle Point’s pistol club of Sunday’s trap shoot had an excellent what can be expected. turnout even though a number of our June 1, 5:20pm: Assault in progress on Port Orford Loop – report taken. members traveled to Bend, Oregon for a Jim Harrison represented Cape Blanco at Pacific International Trap meet. Scott the Bend Pacific International meet well. June 2, 10:40am: Motorist assist at 101 Wurster one the 16 yard Singles event He was runner-up Saturday in the Mid- and Washington. with a 49/50. Don Brewer, Gold Beach, Range Handicap with a 96/100 and then was runner-up with a 48/50. Howard improved to a 98/100 on Sunday to win June 2, 11:30am: Assist other agency, Gavette, Coos Bay, won the Handicap the Mid-Range Handicap event. SCF, checked house for conditions, event. Pam Macdonald was the high checked okay. scorer for the women. Considering the June 2, 11:40am: MVC (motor vehicle Lightin’ Bugs calm day, scores were too embarrassing crash) pickup vs. Circle K – under inves- to list. Once again members are reminded The Lightin’ Bugs will hold their tigation. of the challenge shoot-off between monthly meeting on Thursday, June 8 at June 5, 8:40am: Found beeper – turned Myrtle Point Sportsman Club and Cape 6:00pm at the Port and Starboard Restau- into Police Department. Blanco June 18 and 25. rant. All those interested are welcome. Summer Photography Workshops Presented by John Heida at the Art Academy of Bandon Call (541) 332-9605 Evenings - Reserve your place! Session 1 Session 2 June 17 - July 22, July 29 - Sept. 2 Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm $ Learn to see with a camera $ Table Top Photography $ Study the quantity, quality, and color of $ Portrait Photography light $ Still Life Photography $ Take any situation and discover the possi- $ Get hands on experience using available bilities and inexpensive alternative lighting $ Two local field trips with the focus on com- $ The use of studio and natural settings. position Two local field trips.

Gift Made to Library On behalf of the Reinhardt estate, Per- excellent collection, many services and By Tobe Porter, Library Director sonal Representative Alan Mitchell pre- varied programs will always remember sented a check in the amount of $80,250 Robert “Bob” Reinhardt, the gentleman The late Robert “Bob” Reinhardt was, to Library Board President Sonya who loved reading and loved our library. according to former librarian Bonnie Mowatt and Foundation Board President On behalf of the members of the Library Wagner, “a gentleman who loved to read Carrie Rogers. “Such a generous gift and Foundation Boards, I thank Alan and loved our library.” Indeed he did, for brings the dream of a larger library much Mitchell for his dedication, determina- he made provisions for half his estate to closer,” said Mowatt. be given to the library district for future tion and on-going support of the Port expansion. Those of us involved in making the Port Orford Library. Orford Library big enough to contain its

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July 4 Fishbox Derby webs in his helmet and borrowing some Call for Artists “yellow grease” from Howard and Chris- Question? Is there going to be a Fishbox tian? This year the Arts and Seafood Festival Derby during the 4th of July Jubilee? will use the larger space in the Commu- The Original Fish Box Division and Un- nity Building for the Arts and Crafts Answer: Absolutely, and that’s our final limited Division each have categories for answer! booths. There will also be space for Art- ages 6-12 and 12-15, adult men and Pow- in-Action/Demonstrations. For details of There’s plenty of time to get your car in der Puff, so come on dads and grandpas, how to participate call Jane Odson at 332- ship shape condition. You have until help the kids make a car and join the fun. 9891 or write to the Arts Council at PO 2:00pm on July 4, so grab your hammer For more information, or help, phone Box 771, Port Orford, Or 97465. Don’t and nails or dust rag and get ready. Could 348-2370 or 332-4973. hesitate too long! The deadline to receive it be that Charlie is shaking out the cob- entry forms is July 12.

Art Academy of Bandon Port Orford Classes in all media Senior Center Held at old Coast Guard BREAKFAST building in Bandon Herb Nursery Sunday, June 11 (Old, True, and New) Registration & Info at Lavenders & Old Roses By The Gallery 8:00 am - 1:30 pm 94270 First St. Suggested Donation $3.50 347-4156 Langlois, OR 97450 1536 Jackson St. (541) 348-2954 Elder Home Adult Foster Care Coast Valuation Services Real Estate Appraisals 903 Lakeshore Dr., Port Orford, OR Now Licensed and Open! $ Estates $ Insurance $ Construction $ Beautiful home, quiet, safe neighborhood $ Purchases $ Refinance $ 5 Private bedrooms, commodious common areas $ Buyer or Seller Consulting $ Experienced, compassionate staff (45 years combined experience) $ So. Coos & Curry Counties $ Long term care $ Short term care Janelle L. Haller $ Day care and respite programs Licensed Appraiser Facility tours available. Call John Houtrouw @ 332-9585 or 332-1007 541-332-8819

July 4 Jubilee Parade 21, Monday through Friday for children Library Summer Programs ages six and up. The cost of the swim- by Tobe Porter, Library Director Port Orford Jubilee 2000 parade entry ming lessons is $30.00 per child. A pri- forms are now available at the Downtown vate individual donated two scholar- The Port Orford Public Library Summer Fun Zone. The theme of this year’s pa- ships, and one is still available. The trans- Reading Program begins next week on rade is “Up, Up and Away in Y2K.” portation to the pool and back to the Tuesday, June 13th. Come to the Adven- ture Center(A-frame) in Buffington Park Parade entry forms must be received by school is being provided by the Port Orford Women’s Fishery Network. For at 1:30pm to start enjoying “Six Weeks of June 30, 2000. Entries may be turned in Art in the Park.” Then, on Tuesday, June at the Port Orford Chamber of Commerce more information or to sign up for lessons call Cecil Ashdown at 332-0806. 20th, at 3:00pm Langlois Public Library office, 520 Deady Street, Battle Rock will take you on a fun filled trip “Around Park, or mailed to PO Box 1349, Port 2CJ Retirees and the World in Six Weeks.” Both programs Orford, OR 97465. Superintendent Honored feature stories, crafts, special guests, and The parade will assemble at 10:00am at special prizes. Sign up now at your local Idaho and 19th Streets. The parade will The Port Orford-Langlois 2CJ School library. begin promptly at 11:00am. For further District will honor Superintendent Dick information contact Martha Weaver at Wold and retiring teachers, Dale Bures Great Lines From Teachers 332-9775 or 332-3681. and Jan Kerker and past retired teacher Arvid Hixson, in a reception prior to the If he were any more stupid, he’d have to June School Board meeting on June 13, at be watered twice a week. Swim Spots Available 7:30pm in the Pacific High School Li- If you stand close enough to her, you can There is still time to sign your children up brary. The public is invited to attend to hear the ocean. for swim lessons. The swimming lessons wish these people well in their new en- are at the North Bend Pool July 10 to July deavors and to thank them for their years One neuron short of a synapse. of service to the district. Scott Macdonald New Hours Construction and Bonded & Insured $ Lic. # 137158 Commercial $ Residential Open For Dinner Pole Barns $ Excavation Concrete $ Metal Buildings Every Day and Every Night P.O. Box 1142 6:00 am until 8:00 pm Port Orford, OR 97465 541-332-1504 1825 N. Oregon, Port Orford (541) 332-8104 SOUTHPORT FOREST PRODUCTS Savoy Theatre Buying delivered conifer 811 Hwy 101, Port Orford, OR small saw log sort 541-332-3105 voice, 332-8105 FAX & conifer pulp logs [email protected]

Forrest Flowers GLADIATOR Log Buyer 541-266-0903 Rated R $ June 9 - June 15 541-266-0824 fax Cel. 541-290-5687 Home 541-332-4385 FRI ...... 7 pm Letter to the Editor, SAT ...... 6 & 9 pm The mobs alleged “War on Drugs” in Columbia has doubled production. Co- SUN ...... 3 & 6 pm lombian cocaine imports have increased 100% in the past five years. The mob has MON - THUR ...... 7 pm turned Haiti into a narco-state terminal for trans-shipment into Miami and New glary, rape or moshogan (moonshining). Thanks York. The result was always the same. Any crime the Party focussed on to “prevent” The Port Orford Chamber of Commerce The mob “gathered” evidence for three always increased by 30 to 40%. would like to thank the following for years while Los Angeles Fed-Ex Termi- helping to make the First Annual Sum- nal shipped, in small packages, over 100 Look around at the various criminal so- mer Kick-Off Fundraiser Barbecue a suc- tons of Colombian cocaine. They finally cial problems. The mob in Washington cess: Ron and Linda Culbertson, arrested a few minnows who will likely DC has targeted in the last ten years. Save Mechelle Billings, Sonja Mason, Toni get their charges dismissed. the kiddies and don’t take your guns to and Jim Hall, Harvey Johnston, Jean school are as phony as the alleged war on Kilburn, Jay Stoler, Joe and Brenda In the book Gulag Archipelago the author drugs. The real focus is clients and fodder clearly documents how crime really Culley, Lena Gilbreath, Antique Dog, for our gulag system. Texas currently has Spring Head, Trinity Lighthouse Gospel, works. Who really causes crime to in- 112 prisons with more on the horizon. crease! Jack of Arts, Buck’s Sentry, Williams In my opinion Port Orford’s drug prob- Bread, Pepsi, Port Orford Arts Council, During their reign the tiny little Commu- lem is strictly on paper. It is fanned by Campbell Realty, Salsa Rita’s, Wheel- nist Party frequently targeted various wannabe’s wanting some ink, or job se- house Restaurant, Frito Lay, Castaway crimes as serious social problems. curity. by the Sea, Wooden Nickel, Chetco Fed- Whether the crime was robbery, bur- Phil Johnson eral Credit Union, Klamath First Federal, Driftwood Elementary, KGBR, Down- St. John’s Specialty (Rummage) Sale town Fun Zone, Port Orford News, Rich- ard Mesle, Armstrong Storage, Port & Silent Auction Orford RV Village, Kar Kare Auto Parts, Historic Sixes River Hotel, Sixes River Good Brand New Items (Toys) Land Company, Mary O. Loan Book- keeping, Lance Cox, Joe and Jean Marsh, Marcie Seefeldt, Norman Rice, and many Sat., June 10 $ 9:00AM - 3:00PM thanks to support from the citizens of Port Orford. St. John’s Church Highway 101, Port Orford CFCU Bargain Chetco Federal Credit Union http://www.chetcofcu.org Of The Month Visit our Website: http:// Folding Camp Real Estate www.chetcofcu.org Send e-mail to: Land & Lamb [email protected] CHAIRS Langlois — 348-2500 Port Orford Branch: 1000 Oregon - 332-3711 .99 Farm Mart Home Office: $6 Fencing $ Feed 16147 Hwy. 101 S, Harbor 800-237-8064 Culvert $ Gates = People Helping People = Animal Husbandry Supplies McNair True Value Hardware Help is just around the corner Across from Ocean Spray 1935 N. Oregon St., Port Orford 347-4356 Membership eligibility required. (541) 332-3371 55 Alive Driving Class Boating Regulations Hearing record, commenters must provide their name with their comments. Written com- The 55-Alive Driving class scheduled for The Oregon State Marine Board will con- ments must be received no later than June 1 and 2, has been rescheduled for duct a public hearing regarding proposed 5:00pm on Friday, June 30, 2000. Writ- June 15 and 16. Southwestern Oregon boating regulations on Floras Creek and ten comments may be mailed or delivered Community College is sponsoring the the Elk, Pistol, Sixes and Winchuck riv- to: 55-Alive class in Gold Beach. The class ers in Curry County. The public hearing Oregon State Marine Board is Thursday and Friday from 9:30am to will be held on Thursday, June 29, begin- 435 Commercial Street NE, #400 1:30pm at the Gold Beach Southwestern ning at 7:00pm in the Blue Room of the PO Box 14145 office. There is a $10.00 charge made Curry County offices in Gold Beach. The Salem, OR 97309-5065 payable to AARP for materials. Pre-reg- offices are located at 94235 Moore Street istration is appreciated. in Gold Beach. Oral and written com- The fax number is 503-378-4597 and e- ments will be accepted by staff at the mails may be directed to marine.board A 55-Alive Defensive Driving class may hearing. @state.or.us. Telephone comments will help you drive down the high cost of au- not be accepted. tomobile insurance. The two-day work- The Proposal: The Marine Board has shop, coordinated with AARP, features received a petition requesting the State For additional information contact: information and driving techniques of Marine Board to prohibit the use of mo- Wayne Shuyler, Marine Board Assistant special interest to drivers 55 and older. torboats on Floras Creek and the Elk, Pis- Director at the above address or 503-373- Participants are introduced to ways to tol, Sixes, and Winchuck rivers. The 1405, extension 240 or wayne.shuyler reduce their chances of being involved in stated intent of the petitioners is to “re- @state.or.us a traffic accident. After successful duce conflict among recreational boaters completion of the course, participants are and enhance the quality of the boating Great Lines From Teachers eligible for insurance cost reductions. and angling experience for all boaters.” This student is really not so much of a Please contact your individual insurance The Oregon State Marine Board invites has-been, but more definitely a won’t be. agent for discount information. public comments on the proposed boat- This student works well when under Call Southwestern for more information ing regulations and will accept written constant supervision and cornered like a or to register in Gold Beach at 247-2741 comments between June 1 and June 30, rat in a trap. or in Port Orford (Fridays) 332-3023. 2000. Comments may be mailed, trans- mitted by facsimile machine, or sent by e- He would be out of his depth in a park- mail. In order to be added to the public ing lot puddle. Sea Breeze Blues Rock, Rock & Roll, Classic Rock!!! 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World Wide Wire Service (541) 332-0445 Shop 311 6th St. (541) 332-8265 Eve. & Sun. Port Orford Pitchs Tavern Proverbs From First Grade Saturday, June 10 $ A group of first graders were asked to 9 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. complete some common proverbs. Here 325 6th St., Port Orford $ (541) 332-9313 are some of the results: Email Bebe for the latest info on shows! [email protected] Better to be safe than [punch a 5th grader] in the morning] Laugh and the whole world laughs with Strike while the [bug is close] you; cry and [you have to blow your Love all, trust [me] nose] It’s always darkest before [Daylight The pen is mightier than the [pigs] Savings Time] None are so blind as [Stevie Wonder] An idle mind is [the best way to relax] Never underestimate the power of [ter- Children should be seen and not mites] Where there’s smoke there’s [pollution] [spanked or grounded] You can lead a horse to water but [how?] Happy the bride who [gets all the pre- If at first you don’t succeed [get new bat- sents] teries] Don’t bite the hand that [looks dirty] A penny saved is [not much] You get out of something what you [see No news is [impossible] pictured on the box] Two’s company, three’s [the Muske- A miss is as good as a [Mr.] teers] When the blind leadeth the blind [get out of the way] You can’t teach an old dog new [math] Don’t put off till tomorrow what [you Better late than [pregnant] If you lie down with dogs, you’ll [stink put on to go to bed] Great Lines From Teachers Coast Baseball League and the Fisherman’s Association This young lady has delusions of ad- 1st Annual Salmon Bar-B-Que Fund Raiser equacy. $ Saturday, June 10 11:30am - 6:00pm He sets low personal standards and then Red’s Field, Buffington Park, Port Orford consistently fails to achieve them. Coos Bay-Gold Beach-Port Orford Baseball Challenge This student is depriving a village some- where of an idiot. Complete Dinner includes: Salmon, cole slaw or potato A gross ignoramus - 144 times worse salad, chili beans and bread. (all you can eat.) than an ordinary ignoramus. $3.00 per player / $5.00 per person / $17.50 families of 4 or more Game times: 9:45am, Noon, 2:15pm, and 4:30pm He’s so dense, light bends around him. KEY’Z LOCKSMITH SERVICE – BIG SALE – Again “Adams Family At- REAL ESTATE & RENTALS keys, installations, repairs, locks opened. tic” Canning jars, pressure cookers, baby PRICE REDUCED! 2 Bedroom, 1 bath Auto, home, business. Bonded 332-7404. car seat, stroller, high chair, play pen, home in the Hamlet; reduced to toys, hamster cage, book cases, hanging $49,900.00 #812. Call Toby at Campbell EMPLOYMENT lamps, wall hanging flower baskets (red- Realty. 1-541-332-9109. wood), vintage jewelry, tools, and lots PORT ORFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY more. Friday & Saturday 6/9 & 6/10 has two part-time (approx. 12 hrs/wk) 3½ PLUS ACRES OFF FIR RD., near 9:00am to ? 46570 Hwy 101, Langlois, positions available: Library Assistant Hubbards Creek Beach. Trees. just south of KOA. (Rain or Shine.) and Library Technician. Each position $40,000.00. Possible terms. #828. Call requires two years of college or two years’ Toby at Campbell Realty. 1-541-332- PORCH SALE AT GARDEN CAFE experience in a library setting. Appli- 9109. on back deck 738 Washington 9am – 3pm cants must be able to work with the public, Saturday, June 10th. Antiques, cloths, FREE Oregon Email! YourName be highly organized and detail oriented. books, lots of misc. @PortOrford-Oregon.com, FREE post- The Tech. position also requires experi- cards and message board, tour property ence with library technical services. Send GARAGE SALE 1901 ARIZONA Sat. listings at OregonCoastProperty.com, resume to P.O.Box 130, Port Orford 97465 & Sun. 9 – 5:00. Fireplace insert, diving Siskiyou Coast Realty, Norma Morrow, by 6/23/00. equipment, water pump, misc. household Broker. We’re at Battle Rock Park! (541) items. No early birds please. 332-7777. GARAGE SALES MISCELLANEOUS GARAGE SALE – FRIDAY, June 9th, WANTED TO BUY SMALL HOUSE 9am to 4pm. Camping gear, dishes, NOW SERVING ESPRESSO Time- at least one acre flat land, Port Orford to housewares. Come and see 8 Geer Circle, worn Treasures. Still looking for old stuff. Langlois area. Cash available. Private Port Orford. Buy, sell, trade, consign. 332-2046, 345 party. 332-0603. Oregon St. GARAGE SALE – Ongoing until June HOME OR BARE LAND. Buy or sell? 15. 9:00am – 6:00pm. Out Cape Blanco COMFY CHAIRS Jade green uphol- Call C.A. Smith Real Estate for informa- Rd. to Raven Way. First house on corner. stered swivel shell-backed armchair, like tion or free market analysis, 27 years of 332-5455. new $150 (paid $350). Large lounge re- service in Port Orford, 332-4132 or 332- cliner, excellent condition $100 ($400 6802. EXCITING YARD SALE inside Pole value). 332-8048. Barn near Langlois Market Friday & Sat- SERVICES urday. Owl collectables, fishing stuff, PLUM CRAZY RANCH has llamas, JOHN B. HOUSER, Barber-Hairdresser, loveseat, bedding, locking gun safe, tools, handspun wool, felted hats and hand- 553 – 19th Street, Port Orford, 332-2050. much more. 9 to 5. made sweaters for sale. 348-2547 http:// Hours Tues., Thurs., Fri. from 10 to 5 and community.webtv.net/plumcrazyranch4/ RUMMAGE SALE, including loads of Sat. 10 till 3. Closed Sun., Mon., & Wed. PLUMCRAZYRANCH. Free manure. quilting supplies from Willie O’Dell. June SUNRISE CARPET CLEANING has 9 & 10, from 9-3, Masonic Hall, Port 1976 BMW 320i Silver/Gray 150k miles new van-mounted Hydramaster System. Orford. engine rebuilt at 86k. Contact Mike 332- Call Cliff at 347-3164. Also do pressure 0110. Great project car (manual) GARAGE SALES on Zumwalt Lane. 4 washing and janitorial service. $1,000.00 obo. families: RV stuff, kitchen stuff, and lots of stuff. Friday & Saturday, rain or shine 9:00 to 5:00. Continued on next page Mary’s Herbs Roaring Sea Arts For all your health shop needs Full service herb & vitamin shop Remember Studio Gallery Energy - weight loss - detox - OPEN HOUSE LAST SUNDAY wellness - multiples, etc. The Crazy Norwegians 2:00 to 5:00 OF THE MONTH Low cost home water filtration system removes VISITORS WELCOME Giardia, E. Coli, Coliform, Sediment CALL 332-4444 DONNA ROSELIUS Phone/Mail order available. Bandon 347-9586 41687 Hwy. 101 S. Port Orford, Oregon Classified Ads Continued from previous page HARBORSIDE Internet ALUMINUM IRRIGATION PIPE 4 inch x 30 feet 7 sections $10.00 ea. 332- 0259. $17.95 Per Mo. - Expires 6/22/00 *

WANTED: JIGSAW PUZZLES with pictures of cats. Valerie at The Down- First Month Free! town Fun Zone. 332-6565. NO Set-up Fee! BEANIE BABIES 110 TOTAL $650.00 Money Back Guarantee! obo. Utility trailer 5’ x 10’ with 4’ sides, Downtown Fun Zone - www.harborside.com, - 1.800.680.8855 (*w/Credit Card) 2500lb. Axle $500.00 obo. Jim 332-7041.

THINK INK - The Downtown Fun Zone LIVE HERMIT CRABS at the Shell are due back by 3:30pm the next business has great prices on a variety of inks for Shack. Makes a great pet and fun gift! At day. For videotapes, Sony Playstation, computer printers and some fax machines. the Shell Shack. Nintendo games, or DVD’s come on down Do we have yours? Tell us what ink you to The Downtown Fun Zone. We are use and if enough people need it, we’ll FATHERS DAY DILEMMA? Give open 9:30am till 6pm Monday thru Thurs- start carrying it. Dad a Greek Fisherman’s Hat or Elec- day and from 9:30am till 7pm Friday and tronic Golf. Lots of gift ideas for men at Saturday. Closed on Sunday. BACK HOE & GRADING WORK the Shell Shack at Battlerock Park. Reasonable rates. Hourly or by job. Free STOP! Lots to see at L&R Variety, 3,000 estimates. Call 332-0300, ask for Dave. PREPAID PHONE CARDS 60 min- sq. ft. Used - old & new. Spices, tools, utes $7.99 at The Downtown Fun Zone. beads, household and gift items, books, NEW 1999 26’ ESPRE Travel Trailer, collectables, too much to list. 10:00am - warranty still valid. Sleeps six. Queen BUDGET BUSTER! Maybe we bought 5:00pm, 1819 Oregon St., Port Orford. bed, micro, ref./freezer, stove and oven. too many titles this week. All the better Central heat, shower/tub, AM/FM tape, for YOU! “Girl Interrupted”, “Kiss the MINI STORAGE/U-HAUL. 200+ stor- Dir, T.V. Ant., Awning, jacks, alarm sys- Sky”, “Snow Falling on Cedars”, “Next age units, 150+ climate controlled. tems, more. All work on the road but Friday”, “Life-Size”, “Monterey Pop”, Airport-U-Stor, across from Ocean Spray micro. Never used, ready to roll. 11,000 “The Harmonists”, “Rancho Deluxe”, 347-4356. obo. 332-1300 for more info. “Henry Fool”, “Morgan Stewart’s Com- ing Home”, “Gepetto”, “House of Yes”, DELICIOUS! Fresh Oregon Smoked “Sugar Town”, “Breakfast of Champi- Great Lines From Teachers Salmon and Tuna, vacuum packed, ready ons.” In our $2.00 new arrivals we’ve to eat! At the Shell Shack at Battlerock added “Tenbenny”, “Goldrush”, “Ameri- Some drink from the fountain of knowl- Park. Open 7 days a week!. can Strays”, “Blood Guts Bullets & edge, he only gargled. CLOSE OUT SALE! Beanie Babies 3 Octane”, Cheech & Chong in “The Since my last report, this student has for $10.00 or $4.00 each, Bears 3 for Corsican Brothers”, “Floundering”, reached rock bottom and has started to $25.00 or $10.00 each. Good selection to “Close to Eden”, “Men”, “Slam”, “The dig. choose from, at the Shell Shack. Cruise”, “Bob Dylan Don’t Look Back”, “The Package” and “Voices from a Locked FOR SALE: FIREWOOD. Hard wood Room”. We have also re-acquired a copy Eric Geyer Performance available. 332-9031. of “Jawbreaker.” Please remember tapes Guitarist and performer Eric Geyer per- THE WOODEN NICKEL COAST CANDLE forms in concert at the Nesika Beach Handcrafted Myrtlewood Mon-Fri...... 10-5:30 Little Theater at the Ophir Grange Hall on Retail - Wholesale Friday, June 9, at 7:00pm. Tickets are on Sat...... 10-5:00 sale for the show in Port Orford at the (541) 332-5201 Sun...... 11-3:00 1205 Oregon St. Downtown Fun Zone. For more informa- Port Orford, OR 97465 (541) 332-1023 tion call 247-0633. Fire Board Vacancies 9. As Board Directors, regardless of 1. Character assassination of anyone: Continued from Front Cover how we vote or what we say, we are a. Who dared display any intellectual equally responsible for the actions capability beyond the reach of some scheduled meetings without in- of the Board. As we cannot support long time members of the fire de- forming all board members. or condone the actions or behavior partment. Witness: Joanne Ruoff’s of the Board, we will no longer be 7. The May 9 meeting of the Rural Fire dismissal from the department. Board was conducted disgracefully able to accept the responsibility of and inconsistently. The public in Board Directors. b. Who dared challenge the existing hierarchy of the PO Fire Department attendance was treated rudely and It is with regret we resign, but not only are by declaring himself a candidate for with disregard and disrespect. They we completely ineffectual in our posi- “chief” during department elec- were not allowed to speak and tions; we feel our continued presence on tions. Witness: David Pace’s dis- threatened with arrest if they did so. the Board lends it credibility and legiti- missal from the department The chairman of the Board did abuse macy undeserved. This decision has been the 911 systems by using it to call carefully considered. While we do not 2. The resignation of capable firemen law enforcement to have the Assis- wish to abdicate our commitment and forced by innuendo and slander be- tant Chief removed from the meet- responsibility to our constituency, we cause they took the side of persons ing for speaking publicly. The find we cannot fulfill our commitment out of favor with the existing hierar- Chairman subsequently charged the and responsibilities. chy. Assistant Chief with disorderly conduct. (A misdemeanor punishable Respectfully, 3. The absurd spectacle of intimida- tion of Port Orford City government with a $2000 fine). S. Gayle Wilcox, board member by threats of mass resignation of Richard Mijs, board member 8. The decision of Board Chairman firefighters if the city government Frank Smith to hold all further Vern Larson Statement dared enforce its constituted author- Board meetings at the Elk River Fire ity over the fire department. Station jeopardizes the safety of the For seven years, I have been affiliated majority of the district. It requires with the Port Orford Fire Department 4. Attempts by fire department person- the members of the Fire Department and/or Port Orford Rural Fire District. I nel, under the pretext of conducting who wish to attend meetings to be at was induced to do this out of a desire to legitimate fire drills, to undermine the far end of the district rather than serve my community. During this time I the authority of the Rural Fire Board more centrally located. have been witness to: by agitating residents of Cedar Ter- races, by spreading lies and rumors regarding the purpose and program Everything for the Builder! to build the Cedar Terraces station. Western Builders Supply, Inc. 5. Attempts by Fire Department per- sonnel to tarnish and destroy charac- 92778 Knapp Road, Port Orford, Oregon ter and reputation of certain incum- $ $ bent Rural Fire Board members by (541) 332-4161 Sales 332-4803 Concrete 332-4501 Office circulating petitions and publicly (541) 332-4902 FAX calling for resignation of said mem- Ready Mixed Concrete $ Gravel $ Concrete Products bers. Lumber $ Plywood $ Paneling Doors $ Windows $ Insulation I could go on and on reciting a further Sheet Rock $ Builder’s Hardware litany of actions by fire department per- Paint $ Plumbing $ Electrical sonnel of a nature similar to the foregoing incidents. June Sale Items Out of this seven year’s experience, I Shelf & Rod Bracket $ Studsensor Pro have concluded that the poison spread by Scaffolding Wall Jack $ Carpenter’s Wood Glue certain members of the Port Orford fire department is built into and cannot be 7-1/4” Titanium Blade $ Easy Swivel Kneepads neutralized in this community.