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Downtown Fun Zone, Inc.Evan & Valerie Kramer, Owners832 Highway 101, P.O. Box 49
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Vol. 18 Number 29
County Fair TimeCurry Co. July 26-29
Coos County Fair July 24-28
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Commission Hears It AllBy Evan Kramer
Mark the Tuesday, July 10 planning commission meetings as one of the more raucous on record. It started with nearly an hour of testimony from the public concerning Phase II of refinement plan for the southern part of the city which was recently voted on by the city council. The refinement plan was not on the planning commission agenda for July 10. However, public comment is always on the agenda.
Jay Stoler spoke first and called the commission inept. He called the recently passed refinement plan for the Battle Rock/Port area the biggest scam he had seen. He told the commission their recommendation of “no recommendation” to the city council was unacceptable and reeked of arrogance and guilt. Stoler referred back to the original meeting that got this process started four years ago when Bob Bailey from the Department of Land and Conservation Department held a meeting in Port Orford over a City-Port of Port Orford interface area.
Councilor Milton Finch told the commission the tape from the city council meeting on June 25 was missing
and was being investigated by the police.
Eric Oberbeck told the commission they should be disappointed that all their hard work went for nothing. He said tremendous mistakes had been made here and the process had been allowed to collapse.
Planning Chairman Dave Holman told the public the commission was here to make recommendations to the city council. He said he had no agenda, was a retiree and happy to be part of city government. He said he was not for or against growth. Jay Stoler demanded all documents connected to the refinement plan since it began.
Maybelle Groff, a Port Orford resident living adjacent to the Talus Subdivision on California Street asked where the commission was during the planning process for the Talus Subdivision. She said it was no longer a pleasant place to live. She was told the planning commission approved a “tentative plat plan map” only. Groff spoke of the trees being taken down and that part of the wetlands area had been destroyed. She recommended replanting of the native shrubs and trees at the Talus Subdivision.
Milt Nelson spoke of the proposed neighborhood zone in the area he lives and said they now had unanimous support from all the neighbors which they had worked out through a series of meetings.
Eric Oberbeck told the commission the refinement plan was all about discouraging business and growth. Planning director Crystal Shoji told him that conditional uses like this are used in every other city in Oregon and that they tried not to harm anybody.
When the commission got through hearing from the public they went into an agenda item regarding a request for extension of final plat review of the Carey Corporation (regarding the Talus Subdivision) on California Street between the Hamlet and Twelfth Street.
City Planning Director Crystal Shoji recommended the commission give them an extension but said there were a lot of concerns.
Chairman Holman said he was appalled by the retaining walls which had been put up without a permit. He said a performance bond could be tied to an extension and Crystal Shoji seconded that thought by saying performance bonds are in order.
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Coast Guard CelebrationMark your calendar for Sunday, August 5 at 12 noon. The Point Orford Heritage Society is bringing the Oregon Coast Lab Band to Port Orford for the annual Coast Guard Day Celebration at Heads State Park.
This two hour concert will be a gift to the community for all their support of our projects. Bring a chair or blanket and your lunch. Picnic lunches will be available for $6.00. A Coast Guard color guard will present the colors and our new interpretive sign will be dedicated.
This is a free event and will take place on the museum lawn.
Come join us and make it a family event.
Letter to the Editor,I do not usually write letters to the editor, however, I believe councilor Abbott’s letter needs a response. The planning commission made a recommendation that said. “The Planning Commission makes no zone recommendations at this time.” This says to me they would like to have more hearings to work out some kinks and make a recommendation. But NO. Two councilors decided they had the right and the votes at the meeting to make changes and vote in a new zone. Now councilor Abbott says the people will have a right to vote on the new zone the three councilors passed. Why not let the planning commission have a couple of more hearings and work out something we could all approve. I am sure they would like this chance as they have heard more pros and cons than anybody. The planning commission has as much ability, perhaps more, than the current council to make this decision. Let’s Let Them. When the idea was
suggested to the Mayor his answer was we are not going to let that happen. Why Not. The people I have talked to that are opposed to the change are more opposed to the way it was done. They do not like two people making the decisions.
Councilor Jim Campbell
Commission Hears It AllContinued from Front Cover
Planning commission member John Roorbach made a motion which was changed several times but here is the approximate final version. The commission approves the extension of the final plan to Carey Corporation to the planning meeting in June of 2008 contingent upon compliance with the following documents: The City Planner’s letter of June 18, 2007, the city engineer’s letter of June 14 and the city planner’s recommendations and concerns dated July 9, 2007 and that the Carey Corporation acquire a performance bond for completion of the subdivision that is acceptable to the city council and city attorney including any upgrades to hooking up the subdivision to the city sewer lift station. The motion was seconded by commission member Joyce Spicer. The vote was unanimous in favor and marks some major progress in the completion of the Talus Subdivision at Garrison Lake.
Planning member John Roorbach has resigned from the commission since the
meeting and there is yet another opening on the commission.
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Letter to the editor,I just don’t understand
I haven’t been attending the City Council Meetings as they sometimes seem to raise my blood pressure and at my age that is not good, but I do read the papers and talk to people. I have a lot of questions concerning the tragic state of our council. When there was a petition to not pass the “south end of town ordinance” it was ignored by three council members plus the mayor, even when the Planning Commission recommended that they not pass the zone change. Poor Carl was ill in the hospital and couldn’t vote, he will be missed by so many of us. However, when it came to a vote it passed as three of the council members seem to have a crystal ball and know what and how each one is going to vote. They even had an exclusion for the restaurants, art galleries, underground parking, and architectural expression that Mr. Hawthorne wanted excluded from the new zoning. Rumor was that Chris Hawthorne had a 5 page letter for the Planning Commission on what he wanted in the zone change but didn’t read his letter after he heard the exclusions. (since I wasn’t there, have to rely on other good information). Funniest thing tho—John Hewitt rents from Chris Hawthorne. I added 2+2 and it came up 3. Oh yes, no one bothered to call the Attorney and seek his advice until after they had done the exclusion. Some of the council members don’t seem to want to do things that one would consider ethical. I thought that the initial intent of the MU10 Zone was to helping the Port, not for the gain of limited parties.
At the last meeting I understand it was voted for Mr. Abbott to act as the Judge for two of our City Officers tickets and complaints. Isn’t that going a little far??? Pardon me, Mr. Mayor but in my opinion you are setting up the City for a lot of problems, your vote was illegal as I understand the city charter, Section 19. I also understand that Ed Beck is to take
Carl’s place on the Council. I really like Ed but shouldn’t the one that received the next highest votes at the time the council was voted in office be the one to be on the council. Ed didn’t want to run again and has stated that he does not plan to run again in November of 2007. Shouldn’t we have someone there that wants to stay and help with our problems, Ed has enough to deal with. Well, last but not least, the City Attorney resigned. Can’t blame him—a few of the council members would not take his advice and his neck was stuck out there a mile. Done ranting and raving, but our little town is going downhill and it is a shame. Can’t understand why so many
people move to our beautiful city and then want to change us to be like it was where they came from. We need new industry and business in our city such as a drugstore, plumbers, electricians, and another market. Hope that one of our council members finds his backbone soon and quits letting others intimidate him. Listen to the people.
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NOTICE OF SALE(ORS 86.745 and ORS 86.750(2))
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Trustee: Robert S. Miller III, Attorney at Law 1010 First Street S.E., Suite 210 Bandon, Oregon 97411
Beneficiary: ClarenceD.SmithandJeannieSmith,husbandandwifeandondeathofeither, the survivor
Property: Common address 428 9th Street, Port Orford, Oregon 97465; being that portion of Block Seventy-Two (72), Port Orford, Curry County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning on the North line of Ninth Street, distant thereon 80 feet West of the West line of Washington Street; thence North 100 feet; thence West 76 feet; thence South 100 feet; thence East 76 feet to the point of beginning; excepting therefrom the rights of the public in and to any portion lying within the limits of public roadways, if any, and/ or right of private parties over any portion lying within existing roadways or driveways not disclosed by the public records.
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GrantorhasdefaultedonitsobligationsunderTrustDeed.GrantorfailedtomakeitsAprilpaymentof$762.10.Beneficiarydeclaresallsumssecuredimmediatelydueandpayable.BeneficiaryelectstosellPropertytosatisfytheobligationrepresentedbyTrustDeed.Inadditiontothe$69,543.11balancenowdue,Grantoralsoowes$357.00foraCurryCountyTitle, Inc. Foreclosure Guaranty, Curry County recording costs, Trustee and Attorney Fees, andothercostsandfeesasauthorizedbytheTrustDeed,thePromissoryNote,andOregonlaw. Requests for Information may be made under ORS 86.757. The sale shall take place onWednesday,November7,2007,at9:30AMPSTatthefrontstepsoftheCurryCountyCourthouse at 29821 Ellensburg Road in Gold Beach, Oregon 97444. There is a right under ORS86.753tohavetheproceedingdismissedandTrustDeedreinstatedbypaymentoftheentire amounts then due, together with costs, Trustee’s and Attorney’s fees, and by curing anyotherdefaultcomplainedofinthisNoticeofDefaultandElectiontoSell,atanytimepriortofivedaysbeforethedatelastsetforthesale.
Letter to the Editor,What really addresses the needs of the Community is honesty, forthrightness, and accountability of elected and appointed officials.
What really muddies the waters is allowing behavior that “appears to be concocted” to go unaddressed and to allow questions that could clear up the alleged “misinformation” to remain unanswered.
The characterization of “predatory” in John Roorbach’s missive is false and out of context. There was a question asked of Commissioner Joyce Kinney as to where she stood on the zoning issue, and why the recommendation that was made was worded the way that it was. Kinney declined to answer saying she was representing four real estate parties in the refinement zone.
Kinney is a real estate broker and a fine person in my opinion. I have nothing
but respect for her as a community leader and team player. There were no accusations as to anything but a possible conflict of interest.
There was no ill will intended, only legitimate questions of an appointed government official. If there was anything construed by Joyce, or anyone else, to be out of line, let me take this opportunity to apologize where applicable.
But, let me make it perfectly clear that my beef is with the ridiculous and intelligence insulting recommendation made by the entire Commission, which was: “Our recommendation is no recommendation.” That is more self-serving and out of line than anything I have said, done or inferred.
I trust that Chairman Dave Holman, a man I have full confidence in, will judiciously untangle this mess that has been blown completely out of proportion.
Remember, the cover up is always worse than the offense. Go back to square one and do it right.
Respectfully,Jay Stoler
Top Secret at the LibraryThe Langlois Library presents Curt Nelson and Slightly Illusional for a Top Secret program on Thursday, August 2 at 4:00pm. Free.
Curry County FairThursday, July 26 thru Sunday, July 29
Gates open at 10:00am
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Theater 101Port Orford now officially has its own live theatre. Theatre 101 introduced itself to the town in the July 4th parade in our bright yellow VW bus displaying our signs on top and we even won 2nd prize in the classic car category! Thank you, Judges!
Theatre 101 is located in the Seaside Plaza at 1320 Oregon Street. This wonderful space has had several incarnations - a roller skating rink, a grocery store, and Ali’s Auto - before Jack Lewis bought it and remodeled it into offices and retail space. In the middle of the building is a huge space
that has no windows and no on-street entrance, and was born to be a theatre. Jack has been kind enough to work with us on space rent and remodeling in order to make this possible, and we can’t thank him enough.
Theatre 101 is a non-profit corporation run entirely by volunteers. It is our Mission to produce and promote the performing arts on the Southern Oregon
Coast through live performance, education and community networking. Our Board of Directors consists of Perri & John Rask, Stacy Romele, R.J. and Susi Eckhardt, and Rick & Dianne Antonio. This group brings a combined theatrical background of over 100 shows and 50 years of theatre experience. We all are passionate about live theatre and will work hard to make Theatre 101 a success. But we need lots of help! If you would like to join us, there are many opportunities available from odd jobs to positions with big responsibilities. Give us a call at 332-PLAY (7529).
The most important thing you can give us is your support and ideas. Please call us with suggestions for plays, musical events, or anything else. If you would like to be on our mailing list, give us your name, address, e-mail and phone and we’ll be sure you get updates on what is happening.
Our Grand Opening will be October 12, 2007 with our production of Blithe Spirit, a comedy by Noel Coward. Watch your newspapers for more information, and give us a call anytime!
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SuNDAy ARTISTS SHOWCASE
The Port Orford Arts Council presents
Julia Barnes, jewelryLance Cox, wood furniture and painting
Dominique Fougerolles, raku potteryBrenda Mitchell, textiles, baskets,
wood carvings
July 29 from 2-5 PM
Seaside Plaza 1320 Oregon Street (Hwy 101), Suite C
JuBIlee BaZaarauGuST 11th & 12th 9:00am till 4:00pm
Welcome all Crafters, Quilters, Artists and vendors. Come join the Jubilee for a Bazaar. One table for two days is $10.00. Please make your checks payable to the Port Orford Jubilee. You can pick up a form at HWY 101 Liquor, Post Office or by calling Delores Finch @ 332-0990 or Linda Nelson @ 332-5063. Set up for tables will be on August 10th at 3:00 pm or on the days of the Bazaar. You must turn in your forms with payment to Delores at HWY 101 Liquor no later than August 6th or mail to Delores Finch P.O.Box 1092, Port Orford, OR 97465
Letter to the Editor,My husband of thirty years graduated from one of the top law schools in the country, the University of California at Hastings. He has been a practicing attorney for thirty-five years in California and Oregon and holds an unblemished reputation.
He is not a politically ambitious man and never has been. Several years ago, we worked with a conscientious group here to find someone to run for Port Orford City Council in order to create an intelligent balance to the “good old boy system.” Nobody stepped forth to represent the community that we have come to know and love. So we talked it over with each other and with our children, and decided that he should run.
Since moving here in l999, we have split our time between our home-law office-mini farm, on Jackson Street and our Elk River home. Steve registered to vote at our Jackson Street place and retired from his five year Port Orford practice and was elected to the council. I maintained my residence at our Elk River home. Mostly because of our three dogs. We
almost lost one when he was hit by a car in town, so Edgar, Sadie and Bailey no longer visit the ‘big city.’
Because we have established two legal residences we cannot rent either house. Therefore we maintain two complete households including two sets of utilities. And should we want to sell either one, we would lose 1/2 of the savings on our capital gains tax. But living apart some of the time has been interesting and beneficial to our marriage... and I spend a lot of time in town.
When Steve ran for City Council he promised to do a number of things for the community. One of which is “Promoting
intelligent, well-planned growth.” A l973 Oregon State mandate established standards for local governments to use, and the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) was established to develop statewide goals and guidelines by which comprehensive plans would be measured. The last Port Orford Comprehensive Plan update was in l989 and it was in serious need of review and amending. The city was requested by LCDC in 2005 to begin work on bringing their planning and zoning ordinances up to date. That is why Shoji Consulting was hired and worked with the City for two years,
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Free concertat Heads State Park
The Point Orford Heritage Society Celebrates
Coast Guard Day35 member Oregon Coast Lab Band
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and that is why three dutiful city councilors voted to approve a first draft of the consultant’s proposed ordinance amendments.
The southern end of Port Orford lures tourists and locals alike with its unique beauty. It is a place where the arts can thrive. Owners of properties can best enhance their economic gain by building tasteful structures that blend with the graceful landscape. Beautification of the area will attract and stimulate small businesses and the whole town will benefit.
There is a political element here that speaks only for the realtor/developers. They have money to buy advertising -- the people don’t. Please don’t allow Port Orford to be dominated by people who care nothing for our community.
It is a tribute to the journalistic ethics of those newspapers that publish all points of view.
Nella Abbott
Art & Music Festival BrochureThe Port Orford Arts Council is in the process of putting together an events brochure for this Labor Day weekend’s newly re-named Arts and Music Festival. If you would like information on your Labor Day weekend event included in our brochure, please contact POAC at 332-0487 or wwwportorfordart.org as soon as possible. There is no charge for inclusion in the brochure.
No RecallBy Evan Kramer
Last October during the heat of the Big Dog controversy a recall attempt was mounted against councilor Milton Finch. Both Mayor Auborn and I wrote letters opposing the recall effort and because of that and other public input
the recall signature gathering stopped and the issue went away as it rightly should have.
Today the City of Port Orford faces a recall effort against three of its city councilors: John Hewitt, Steve Abbott and Jake Marshall. I opposed the recall against Finch and oppose this one. We can’t be recalling elected officials because they make a decision we are strongly against. I disagree with their votes on the Battle Rock Mixed Use Zone made on June 25 but it is not a recallable offense in my opinion. Otherwise every time our elected officials make a decision will they have to test the winds of public opinion to make sure they won’t be subjected to a recall effort. A recall is for serious offenses like criminal behavior or using their office for financial gain, not because a councilor or councilors makes a decision we disagree with.
Some of the major problems that faced Port Orford last summer and fall continue to plague the city like the massive loss of treated water which went to a 62% loss rate in June and the fact the police can barely keep up with the number of major speeders driving through (what town?). The speeders are causing a safety hazard for pedestrians and other motorists. Let’s deal with these problems and if you want to change councilors several will be up for election next year.
Letter to the EditorContinued from prior page
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School Sports PhysicalsSchool students needing to obtain sports physicals prior to the start of school can make appointments now at Curry Family Medical in Port Orford. The physicals are being offered at $20 per student, now through the first week of September. Providers participating in the exams include Tom Pitchford, M.D., and Sandy Johnson, FNP. Physical exams are required for all students participating in a district-sponsored sporting activity. Forms and appointments are available by phoning the clinic at (541) 332-3861.
Shoes for Kids Sign-upThe Common Good would like to help get your children’s school year off to a good start by providing new school shoes to kids who otherwise might not have them.
If you would like to receive school shoes for your children, please sign up at The Common Good (1405 Idaho St.)
on Wednesday August 8 or 15, between 10am and 3:30pm. Bring your children, we need to measure their shoe sizes. We provide new shoes, socks, hygiene supplies and gently used school clothing to students in need.
In 2006, we provided shoes to 92 local children, between Head Start and Grade 12, from 50 local families. We anticipate
a similar need in 2007, and we need your help! It costs about $30 per child so we have a fundraising goal of $3000 this year. Through July 15 we have raised $1300 from generous donors – that’s wonderful, but we still have more to go. Please consider sending a check payable to “Common Good – Shoes for Kids” to The Common Good, PO Box 564, Port Orford, OR 97465 or look for size 17 basketball shoe donation canisters around town. Thank you.
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Curry County Fair CarnivalThe carnival caravan pulled into the fairground in Gold Beach on Saturday afternoon to set up for the Curry County Fair, July 26-29, beginning on Thursday, Senior Citizens Day and Kids Carnival Day, with Pay One Price (POP) Ride All Day bracelets that are available in the pre-sale at $18 and on-site during fair days for $25 for use on Thursday and Sunday.
The Carnival opens at noon each day, Thursday through Sunday and goes until closing which is after 10 p.m on the first three days and at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Letter to the Editor,Say “No” to the Recall
An official’s ability to make decisions based on the good of the entire community can be seriously impaired when a vocal few threaten recall if an issue is not decided in their favor. When this happens, recall becomes the tool of a disgruntled and/or self-serving few.
The ease in which a recall can be initiated, regardless of its validity, also dilutes the pool of candidates willing to serve their community. As the recall legislation currently stands, the reason listed on a petition for initiating a recall is not even required to be truthful.
The right of recall is a necessary tool in ensuring the accountability of elected officials. However, in many cases, the lack of parameters or regulations regarding the process gives undue power to a small minority of people, and does not adequately represent the will of the majority of the citizenry.
I want to urge all citizens of Port Orford to give very serious thought to what they are doing to our community when they sign a petition for a recall.
Chris HawthorneAt Battlerock Park
The Mini Monster Trucks share a portion of the Carnival area on the green toward the ocean, next to the 4-H Building, the OSU Extension Office, arriving on Friday.
They perform several times per day, usually beginning immediately before the carnival begins on Friday through Sunday.
Get in free on opening day, Thursday, July 26, by making a giant theme cookie and using it as your admission ticket and put it on display in the main exhibit hall in the baking department. It must be a 12” cookie with the fair theme: “Pigtails, Jeans and Childhood Dreams.”
The Talent Show begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Bamboozle’s Curry Fair Idol contest on Saturday night 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuff Trucks begin at 7 p.m in the arena Saturday night Apple Barners “cow tippin music” is Friday night 7-9 p.m. following the Battle of the Bands.
Get Carnival ticket sheet at pre-sale price at the fair office, marked by the new sign, Event Center on the Beach, 29394 Ellensburg Avenue, or in Port Orford at Ray’s Food Place.
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REAL ESTATESISKIyou CoaST realTy offers help with selling and buying real estate. Information is free! Our new office is open 7 days a week. Call Sandra 332-7777 or 290-2047. See listing at SiskiyouCoast-Realty.com.
renTalS: “anChor Inn Trailer Court.” 557 9th St. Port Orford has trail-ers for rent $360.00 to $425.00 monthly and R.V. Spaces $275.00 monthly. Quiet downtown location near beach includes: water, sewer, garbage, cable and laundry. (541) 821-3003.
PorT orForD SenIorS only. (over 55) Mobile home park. Clean, quiet, in town. Walk to all. $250.00 space rent. Water, sewer, trash paid. (858) 229-5670.
reTaIl / ShoP SPaCe Available in the new Seaside Plaza on Hwy 101. 350 sq. ft. $325/mo. 650 sq. ft. $550/mo. 1500 sq. ft. $1350/mo. includes electric, restrooms. Call Jack at (541) 991-2363.
STuDIo CloSe To BeaCh for rent 450 includes utilities. Also 1 room in 3 bedroom house close to town for rent. Call 332-7777 Sandra.
By oWner, CITy loT. 1/4 mile close to Battle Rock ocean. Also 50x100 city lot under 30,000.00!! You can’t eat this deal. (541) 251-0557.
lITTle houSe @ Paradise Pt- vaca-tion cabin. 90 year old original homestead cozy cabin, sleeps up to 4. On Garrison Lake, secluded, w/prvt beach access. Pets welcome w/deposit, non smoking. Rates for daily, weekly or monthly. (800) 987-4946.
SERVICESInTerneT For leSS!! Briskweb, Inc. Serving Port Orford Northward. Unlimited usage, nationwide dialup. Great for traveling. $16.00/Monthly. http://www.briskweb.net 332-1337.
KEy’z LoCKSMiTH SERViCE – keys, installations, repairs, locks opened. Auto, home, business. Bonded 332-7404.
loCal CoMPuTer TeCh! Friendly and knowledgeable with good reputation. Tutoring, computer repair, networking (Cisco trained), house calls, will travel. Reasonable rates. Call James 332-1337.
SaMME’S LauNdRy SERViCE wash and fold $1.00 a pound. Comforters, blankets, sleeping bags, tablecloths, shirts, pants, etc. Wash, press, and alterations. Tues-Fri 9am-3pm, Closed Saturday - Monday. 347-9493. After hours drop box available.
ConCreTe custom color stamping, driveways, sidewalks, patios, manufac-tured home foundations. Quality work-manship, reliable service. Steven Jans Coatings, Inc. 260-5611 ccb# 168749.
“PaInTer Man” painting service located in Port Orford. “Dependable” inte-rior or exterior painting service. Excellent references available. 332-0931.
TWo GuyS anD a TruCK – skilled labor, jack of all trades. $60.00 an hour with a one hour minimum. 10% Senior citizen discount. Call Shane @ (541) 404-9347.
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GARAGE SALEruMMaGe Sale Saturday August 4th 9AM-3PM at St. John’s Catholic Church, Highway 101 & 15th Street, Port Orford. Donations accepted at the Church 6PM to 8PM Monday July 30th, Tuesday July 31st, or Thursday August 2nd. For more information or if these donation dates are not convenient for you, please contact Priscilla Lang 541-253-6166.
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Curry CounTy hoSPICe is accept-ing gently used, re-sellable items for the 8th annual Rummage Market. Items will be accepted until July 28th. Call 247-7084 for information.
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For Sale: ho SCale TraInS. Huge selection. Locos, cars, accessories. Call 332-6037 leave message.
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BlueBerrIeS are here! Now open. The best all-natural blueberries. At Common Ground Farms in Langlois. Look for the bright blue stand on Hwy 101. Also enjoy pies, pastries, jam, blueberry muffins or blueberries and cream. Call 348-2179. Open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. We take orders!
1986 ForD F-250 exTenDeD CaB long bed pickup. Good condition, runs well. $2500.00. 332-1211.
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BaCKPaCKS complete with 56oz hydration system and FM radio $19.99. Ethernet crossover cables from $4.99. Ex-ternal DVD+/-RW DL drives $59.99. The Downtown Fun Zone, Inc., your discount computer and electronics source. 832 Hwy 101, Port Orford. 332-6565.
60’S JuKeBox with extra records $300. 2 matching moped type scooters 200ml. $450 each. Modern style dining table with six chairs $550. 4WD articulated ATV needs work $250. Old candy machine $125. Misc. Display cases. New 2005 F-350 tailgate $125. Suzuki 100 dirt bike $250. Call (541) 991-2363.
aDorn yourSelF with original, handcrafted jewelry. Check out Julia’s lush creations; part of POAC Artists Showcase, Sunday, 2-5. Great for gifts!
Free allen ChurCh orGan, older model. Call Gordon Durham 332-0255 leave message.
Blessing of the FleetThe Blessing of the Fleet is a time of celebration and reflection. This day offers us all a great opportunity to honor our past, to rebuild the bridges of friendship and faith that will serve us well. The Blessing of the Fleet is an old and revered tradition that has been passed down from generation and is ancient as biblical times. This providence is to safeguard ships and crews from the danger of the seas. The ceremony is to also ensure that the fishers have a bountiful catch.
The Port Orford Fishermen’s Association along with Fiends and Wives of Fishers would like to invite the community to this year’s Blessing of the Fleet. The Blessing and Memorial Service will be held Saturday August 4 at 11:00 at the Fishermen’s Memorial located at eh Port of Port Orford.
“We would like to invite the community to attend and join us in a centuries old ceremony of the blessing of the fishing fleet to ensure good harvest from the sea and a safe return for the fishers” stated Cecil Ashdown, women’s group member. The local fishing group plan the ceremony and they would like you to join the after the ceremony to enjoy a sampling of our local fishermen’s harvest from the sea.
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Port Keeps OfficersBy Jay Stoler
At their first official meeting of the fiscal year the Port of Port Orford Commis-sioners elected to keep the same slate of officers as last year.
Scott Luhr will remain President, Bob Milienz will remain Vice-President and Dave Rickle will continue as Secretary/Treasurer. The other Commissioners are Ed Dowdy a returning veteran Port Commissioner and Stanley Johnson who took the place of Evan Kramer whose term expired last month. Johnson was a former Union executive before he retired to Port Orford.
The Port considered a proposal by con-sultant Dave Cheramy for the Port to join forces with the Port of Bandon/Co-quille and the other two Ports in Curry County to form a group called South Coast Oregon Ports (SCOP). The Asso-ciation would then have representation by Cheramy at meetings like the Oregon
Ports Group and the Oregon Economic and Community Development Depart-ment and other relevant functions. Cher-amy is influential with OECDD and may be able to help initiate grant solutions for the Port. The Port is considering the proposal and the $5100 fee to Cheramy, plus expenses.
Commissioner Dave Rickle discussed the need for maintenance and painting on a hoist. Manager Gary Anderson said he had been working on the problem and was understaffed at the moment, but would fit it in as soon as possible.
All Commissioners expressed satisfac-tion with the crane dredging that is go-ing on. The dredge is expected to be in town until Monday or Tuesday. The cost is being shared with several other Ports and would be a “high” six-figure price tag, but that will not be known until the invoice arrives.
Commissioner Ed Dowdy speculated that the only real way to get a research
facility-new building on the PPS site, would be to float a bond. Dowdy quick-ly editorializing on his own comment saying “that it probably wouldn’t fly”. The possibility of combining a bond with a structured loan with a lending agency like Shorebank Pacific was talk-ed about.
Former tenant Mark Barnes appeared and turned over his blast freezer and other equipment he left in the old PPS building, in lieu of a tax payment reim-bursement.
Port President Scott Luhr and Bob Mi-lienz were concerned that the recent Zoning action taken by the city should have included the input of the voters of the entire Port District, some 1555 vot-ers as compared to about 650 for the city only. The Commissioners felt this should be taken up with the City as the action stemmed from a joint Port-City project.
Letter to the Editor,Daily we hear reports that projects were held up, canceled, opposed because they were not for those who support President Bush. Obviously, our president of family values, values those families who support him most.
Representative Peter DeFazio recently showed us what values are. He got a bill through the House to fund clearing of our ports and waterways. This demonstration of values will save lives.
In another demonstration of values in action, Peter and Senator Wyden lead the way in getting at least one year of timber funding so we can provide basic services such as Community Health Care and Public Safety here in Curry County.
Your Curry County Democrats are taking values to the street. We are conducting a food drive for the food banks in Curry County.
We encourage you to show your values. Drop off food donation barrels are located in Brookings at Community Helpers, 522 Hemlock Street, in Gold Beach at Christian Help, 29813 Colvin Street, Java Joe’s on US. 101 at Battle Rock Park in Port Orford, and, the Common Good drop off at Sterling Bank, 716 NE Hwy 101.
You saw us wearing GOTFOOD shirts and carrying GOTFOOD bags in the July 4th Parade in Port Orford. Come get a shirt and a bag and join us in the County Fair parade in Gold Beach on July 28th. Come visit us at the fair. Drop off food at our booth at the fair. We’ll have shirts and bags there too.
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Ocean Information NeedsSouth Coast residents are invited to an Aug. 6 public open house in Charleston to express their views about the region’s long-term needs for ocean and coastal research and information.
The meeting is one of a series being sponsored by university-based Sea Grant programs in Washington, Oregon, and California to solicit opinions from a variety of ocean and coastal interests. The three- team will use what they learn from the public to put together a plan that prioritizes those needs.
The Charleston open house is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Auditorium 63446 Boat Basin Road. Project staff will give a short public presentation at 5:30pm and again at 6:15pm. The rest of the time will be dedicated to public discussion and comments.
Ocean and coastal resources are influenced by human activities that cross city, county, and state boundaries. The federal government has recognized that research and information planning should cover broad regions, such as the West Coast, and foster collaboration between a variety of people who depend on, study and manage those resources.
Recent “state of the ocean” reports by the US Commission on Ocean Policy and the Pew Oceans Commission, among others, have emphasized the broad, even global nature of many ocean and coastal issues. Addressing problems regionally can help focus available research dollars on questions that reach beyond local boundaries.
The public workshops will cover a variety of issues including:
Social and economic vitality of •coastal communities;Coastal natural hazards;•Human health ;•Ecosystem dynamics, quality and •connectivity;The ocean’s role in climate •variability;Marine transportation and security;•Ocean education and environmental •literacy
Over the coming months, Sea Grant will convene several more public meetings in three states to discuss those themes and other issues and challenges unique to the region and to identify topics that might most benefit from regional collaboration.
The event is open to the public. Anyone who would like more information may contact Julie Barr at (541) 737-4440 or by e-mail to [email protected].
Participants and the interested public may wish to visit our Web site to view the workshop calendars and get updates on the project or provide feedback through a Web-based survey http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/research/RegionalPlanning.
Sea Grant is a university-based research, outreach and education program organized under NOAA and with local program offices in every coastal and Great Lakes state. The Sea Grant programs taking part in this project are based at the University of California Davis, University of California San Diego, University of Southern California, University of Washington, and Oregon State University.
Special BONUS Section!We had a lot of good articles this week which we were unable to fit into the print edition of the paper so we decided to try something new and include them in this special Internet supplement. Let us know how you like this. - Valerie & Evan Kramer
Dredging CompletedMaintenance dredging was completed at the Port of Port Orford on Tuesday, July 24. Hickey Marine Enterprises of Vancouver, Washington, worked under a contract with the Army Corps of Engineers to remove approximately 34,000 cubic yards of material from the Port. The crew from Hickey Marine was treated well in Port Orford and in return enjoyed their time here. The dollar value for the clamshell dredging was nearly $800,000.
Fisheries MeetingThe Klamath Zone Fisheries Management Coalition will be holding a summer meeting August 3, 2007 from 10AM until noon and the Crescent City Harbor District Office located on Citizen Dock in Crescent City. “This is the first time I remember having a summer meeting” commented Roger Thompson Chair of the Port of Brookings Harbor Fisheries Committee.
Police Reportby Chief [email protected] Line: 253-6271
07-13 Police responded to a call of an illegally parked vehicle on city right-of-way at Ninth and Arizona Street. The vehicle was tagged for tow under city ordinance and thanks to the owner was removed before it was towed.
07-13 Police took a theft of a Motion Picture Movie taken from the theater. The movie was later located.
07-13 Police took a report of dogs barking in the Idaho Street Area. The owners were contacted and police are increasing patrols in the area.
07-13 Police responded to a call of a domestic assault. Police arrested Ravonia Byrd and Leonard Beeson each for domestic assault. They were transported to the Curry County Jail and Lodged on the charges.
07-13 Police received a call regarding a Non-Sufficient Fund Check they received. We generally do not take those cases unless it has been a forgery or theft of some type. These cases are civil in nature and we only investigate criminal offenses. Our new District Attorney Everett Dial has a program in place for NSF checks. If you need the information contact our office and we can provide you with the documents so that you can handle the NSF check process more easily.
Speeder of the week was 74 in a posted 30 mph zone. The driver stated his cruise control was set at 65 mph 70 mph and didn’t see a town and thought it was a passing zone. Well its not.
Police received a report of theft of cash from a wallet left at the Laundromat. The case is under investigation. If anyone knows anything please contact our department at 332-9013 or use the anonymous tip line.
07-15 Police took a report of theft of clothing from the Laundromat. The case is under investigation.
Chiefs Note: We will be conducting several more pedestrian enforcement operations soon. I was not able to have the one this past week because of an eye operation but we will be setting some others up soon and will keep everyone informed of when those will take place. We have had many people speeding through town as usual this summer. Your officers try to work traffic as much as possible, but we can’t be everywhere all the time. We also have criminal cases, criminal and ordinance investigations, and reports that need to be done which sometimes limits our availability to be constantly on Highway 101 working traffic. Please be cautious when walking across Highway 101. We have had at least two instances where a pedestrian was almost struck by a vehicle while walking and that was in front of the police! I would like to thank all the locals for pedestrian compliance. We stop very few local people and it appears they all are paying more attention to pedestrians. We still however have those who aren’t educated enough or pay enough attention while they drive so we will be working on educating as many people as we can. It always astounds me when I stop a vehicle for speeding and they say they are driving the coastline because it’s so beautiful but yet they drive too fast to enjoy the scenery and the small communities along the coast.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss relevant Klamath Zone fishery issues including the health of the stock, California and Oregon Marine Reserve proposals and finalizing shifting administration of the group to the Crescent City Harbor District. “All issues regarding the Klamath River impact counties, ports, cites and communities from Eureka as far north as Coos County” says Chair Lucie La Bonté. “We need to stay engaged in policy making that affects our fisheries. Thanks to the past efforts of this unusual Tran boundary group fishing opportunities have been increased and unwarranted fish listing have been halted. It is important that citizens show up and participate. The coastal state governments are on the move towards Marine Reserves and we need to be engaged.”
La Bonté is referring to the Oregon Policy Advisory Group to the Governor and Legislature that has been meeting and drafting goals and a process to nominate Marine Reserves in our coastal waters. The current proposals advocate “no fishing” areas. Local communities such as Port Orford and Depoe Bay are meeting to discuss areas so not to impact present fishing activities. Fishermen in Charleston, Newport, and Astoria are also forming groups for discussion.
Homemade Jam ConcertChris Vorster and Willow Owings, performing as “Homemade Jam,” will appear at the Biscuit Showroom at Gold Beach Books Saturday night, July 28, at 7:30pm. The father/daughter singers/musicians are south coast residents, They play classic and new folk rock tunes, along with many original compositions, including “Stormy Night in Oregon.”
According to bookstore owner Ted Watkins, “Being part of a tight-knit family and with a close community background, Chris and Willow gear their heartfelt performances for all ages; smiles are everywhere after one of their genuinely upbeat concerts.”
The duo will also be signing copies of their new CD during intermission. The concert is free and open to all ages. The bookstore is located Highway 101 and First Street in Gold Beach.
Rotary NewsRon Kerr informed the Port Orford Rotarians and their guests with a power point presentation on The Rotary Foundation. The main goal of the Foundation is the achievement of world peace and understanding through local, national and international humanitarian, educational and cultural programs. The efforts of Rotarians worldwide with this foundation is:
elimination of poverty1. environmental conservation2. food security, health care and 3. educationmediation and conflict resolution4.
Ronn shared his passion for working for world peace and understanding through our efforts person to person as opposed to expecting big governments and companies to accomplish this.
The Port Orford Rotary Club is partnering with the Florence and Eugene Southtown clubs and the Guatemala Sur Club to purchase water purification systems for families in Guatemala. Port Orford has donated $500 which is matched by 150% by the districts and 200% by Rotary International making our contribution $2250 which will buy water systems for 45 families. If you would like to learn more about the Port Orford Rotary Club check out the award winning web site at www.portorfordrotary.org.
An Open InvitationMy name is Charlene Wolfe and although many of you know who I am, I would imagine there are just as many of you who don’t! Although am a resident of Port Orford, I too often find myself “out on the road” traveling for my business, which is of a nature difficult to describe; however, I will attempt to do so whenever asked - often to great length!
The Port Orford Arts Council has asked me to facilitate the creation of a “medicine wheel” in March of 2008. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to sharing this healing modality and cultural art form with my community. It will endure wind, rain, and time, while providing a place
Letter to the Editor,Good thing there is no time limit on saying thank you because the Port Orford Library owes some big ones to the many local area artists who participated in the “Kiss It Good-Bye Art Sale” held during the 4th of July Jubilee. Nearly $3,000 was raised for new library construction (or Library Bond reduction). It was no surprise that our artists stepped up to the palette; after all, to date nearly $7,000 have been raised through fine arts-related events. We also greatly appreciate the
support from so many community people who attended the sale. Special thanks to Pat Rice for letting us use the fantastic space.
Another creative bunch of folks who deserve a Hagrid-size thank you are Sherry Johnson, Elma and Weld Champneys, Terry Menzel, Sally Johnston, Elaine and Ted Owen, and Mary Ann Ryskie, all of whom put together the recent rollicking Harry Party Countdown Party. They were the creative force behind turning the City Council Chambers into the Great Hall at Hogwarts, Buckbeak’s Muggle Detectors, the Calmer Quiddich Game, Butterbeer, and Harry’s favorite Pumpkin Pasties. It was a magic evening filled with fun.
Next up: Groundbreaking ceremony at the new library site on Sunday, July 29 at 2:00pm. Bring a chair and share in a brief ceremony to celebrate all of us working together to accomplish a community dream.
Sincerely,
Tobe Porter, DirectorPort Orford Library
of serenity and meditational quietude where all can partake of its subtle energy as they wish.
As this exciting event is for our entire community, community participation would be welcome! Come one - come all! There are no factors of exclusion. If there were, creating a “medicine wheel” would be an empty gesture of no meaning whatsoever!
Our first planning meeting will be Sunday, September 23, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. It will begin at 1:00pm. We will be placing plenty of brightly colored flyers around town to keep reminding you!
At the meeting, I will answer any questions and explain more about just what a “medicine wheel” is, what qualifies me to facilitate the project, why we might want to have one here in Port Orford, and what each and every one of you can do to be a part of this exciting project.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Carnival Tickets Benefit FairCurry County Fair pre-sale carnival tickets save $7 dollars to the purchaser. The fair receive half of all pre-sale ticket income. All sales of tickets after the opening of the fair goes to the carnival operator. Fairgoers are encouraged to purchase the tickets prior to the fair as a show of support for the fair. The rides scheduled to be at the Fair, provided by Johnston Amusements are; Zipper, Gravitron, Crazy Surf, Tornado, Dizzy Dragon, Raiders, Glass House, Super Slide, and in Kiddie Land, Umbrella Rides, Crash cars, Flying Aces, Train, Giraffe Bounce, and a small slide. The rides are scheduled to begin arriving at the Fairgrounds over the weekend.
Pre-sale tickets are available in Port Orford at Rays Food Place; Gold Beach at Rays Food Place, McKay’s Food, Fairgrounds Office, and Corner Drug and in Brookings at Rays Food Place, Driftwood Tack and Mory’s. The pre-sale price is $18, with the on-site price of $25. On Thursday and Sunday, the pre-sale tickets can be exchanged for a wristband to ride all day. For more information call the Fair office at 541-247-4541.
Hospice Rummage MarketThe annual Hospice Rummage Market is almost here! Rumors have it that numerous rumegors of rumtiquties from all around the Pacific Coast will be pitching their tents and parking RV’s outside the gate of the Curry County Fairgrounds to insure their place in line at this annual event! Be sure to put it on your calendar and make plans to attend.
Just a reminder for those that may still have treasures to donate, the closing day for all accepted donations is July 28th. We have a drop off site in Port Orford
Now RecruitingCoos County’s first roller derby league is looking for a few good women. If you are 18 or older and want to skate with us contact Dolly Demented at 541-264-0364 or the French Wench at 290-9804. Practices are held at 6:30pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Sunset Middle School roller hockey rink, 245 S. Cammann in Empire. No experience is necessary.
St. John’s NewsBy Viv Williams
The Women’s Guild is holding a fantastic Rummage Sale Saturday August 4 from 9am to 3pm at the Church located at Highway 101 and 15th Street, Port Orford. Everything from buttons to bows - something for everyone!
Cleaning out your closets or garage and have clean, gently used items to donate, please bring them to the Church from 6pm to 8pm Monday July 30, Tuesday July 31, or Thursday August 2. For more information or if these donation dates are not convenient for you, please contact Priscilla Lang (541) 253-6166.
Pastor Heiko Junge and the parishioners of St. John’s cordially invite you to attend our fifth annual Hughes House Mass and Potluck Picnic Dinner Wednesday August 1 at 5pm. At this Liturgy we remember the life of Fr. John Hughes, the second native-born Oregonian to be ordained a Priest in our Diocese.
August Art Class OpeningsThe following are the Port Orford Arts Council August Arts Classes including:
August 4, 1-4pm- Chinese Origami Stack Boxes (Instructor - Roxy Sin-cerny, Ages 16+)
August 9, 10am-4pm - Open session to finish up artwork from previous classes (Instructor - Vi Wasmundt) FREE
August 10, 10am-4pm - Indian-Style Chokers for Children with story-telling (Instructor - Vi Wasmundt, Ages 8+)
August 18-19 - Beginning Sea Kelp Wildcrafting. Aug. 18, 10am-Noon on the Battle Rock Beach. Aug. 19, 10am-4pm at the POAC office (Instructor - Cindy Prince, Ages 12+)
All classes are at the POAC office un-less indicated otherwise. Classes are $20 each for Arts Council members and $30 each for non-members. Kids classes are free.
There will be a gala/reception at the POAC office from 4-6 pm on Friday August 31, featuring all the art work cre-ated during the summer arts program, as part of our Arts and Music Festival.
For more info, contact POAC at 332-0487 or visit www.portorfordart.org.
at1403 Oregon St. between 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
This year more than ever, volunteers are needed to help set up for this gigantic fundraiser taking over 30,000 sq ft. of the Curry County Fairgrounds. We urgently seek people who can volunteer their time for lifting and transporting items from storage buildings. Tables and shelving must be set up and stocked. During the sale, we’ll need volunteers to assist buyers and restock items. After the sale ends, there will be clean up.
To show our appreciation we invite everyone who has volunteered at least 12 hours to an Early Bird Pre-Sale. Throughout the sale days, volunteers working the sale will receive a free light breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Here is a wonderful opportunity to help your community, and its fun! Please call Pattie Slagle at Hospice 541-247-7084 for details.
You are also invited to join us at our weekly Masses on Sundays at 8:30am and Wednesdays at 9:00am. We also pray the Rosary together Sundays at 8am and Wednesdays at 8:30am. For more information, please call 253-6250.
