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Thursday, March 4, 2004© 2004 by Downtown Fun Zone, Inc.
Downtown Fun Zone, Inc.Evan & Valerie Kramer, Owners832 Highway 101, P.O. Box 49
Port Orford, OR 97465(541) 332-6565 (Voice or FAX)
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Vol. 15 Number 09
Filing Deadline NearsBy Evan Kramer
Most of the rest of thecountry will have hadtheir primary electionsby the time Oregoniansvote on May 18. Ourvotes won’t mean muchin deciding the presiden-tial nomination process
but in other positions it will. The filingdeadline for candidates in the springprimary is Tuesday, March 9, 5:00pm.
There are several county offices up forelection this year including commission-er positions # 2 and 3. Also up for elec-tion are the offices of district attorney,county treasurer and county sheriff.
The incumbent in county commissionerposition #2 is Republican Marilyn Scha-fer. She has filed for election. CherylThorp has filed to run for this position inthe Democratic primary. The incumbentcommissioner in position #3 is Demo-crat Lucie La Bonte and she has filed forelection. Two Republican candidateshave filed for this position. They areCraig Mickelson and Dianne Daniels.Both Schafer and La Bonte were firstelected in 2000.
The other county positions are non-par-tisan. Incumbent District Attorney
Charles Steak has filed for another termas DA. Alexandria Chris Streich is chal-lenging him. Incumbent Renee Kolen isthe only candidate to file so far for Coun-ty Clerk. Mark Metcalf, recently appoint-ed to the position of Curry County Sher-iff, is running for election. No one elsehas filed for the job yet. Two candidateshave filed for Curry County Treasurer.They are Isabella Brock and Linda James.
If you’re interested in running for countyoffice you can do it two ways. Either fillout a form and pay the County Electionsdepartment $50 or if you are a Republi-can candidate for commission collect131 signatures. For Democrats runningfor commissioner they need to collect 82signatures and fill out a form or pay $50.The majority of candidates pay the feeand forgo gathering signatures.
County voters will be deciding on candi-dates for State Senate District #1 cur-rently held by Bill Fisher. He is notseeking reelection. Democrat BruceCronk from Roseburg has filed for thisposition. Republican Jeff Kruse fromSalem and Roseburg has filed for thisSenate seat.
State Representative Wayne Krieger,House Seat #1 is seeking reelection.Krieger, a Republican, is facing a chal-lenge from within the Republican Party
from challenger Tom Hall, a Coquilleresident.
United States Representative Peter De-Fazio is kicking off his reelection cam-paign on Monday, March 1, at a rally inhis hometown of Springfield. Republi-can Goli Ameri has filed to run againstthe Democratic incumbent.
Senator Ron Wyden is up for electionthis year and as of Monday, March 1hadn’t filed. Two Republican challeng-ers have and they are Pavel Gobermanand Bruce Broussard.
Oregon Secretary of State Democrat BillBradbury is running for another term ofoffice. Fred Granum has filed to run inthe Republican primary for secretary ofstate. Incumbent state treasurer RandalEdwards is running unopposed in theDemocratic primary while Drew Evansand Jeff Caton have filed in the Republi-can primary.
Oregon is a vote by mail state and ballotswill be mailed to county voters no soonerthan April 30 and no later than May 4.Ballots are due back to the county elec-tions department no later than May 18 at8:00pm. The elections department willrun drop off ballot collection points inthe week before the election includingone at Port Orford City Hall.
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Driftwood Science FairThe Driftwood School Sixth and Sev-enth grade Science Fair is on Wednes-day, March 10. The science fair is held inthe school cafeteria from 6:30-7:30pm.The six and seventh graders have beenstudying space and space/aircraft. Ev-erything from the Wright Brothers to thespace station will be on display. Every-one in the community is welcome tocome out to the school and see what ourstudents are doing.
Letter to the Editor,Here is an update on the progress of thelong-term solution for Garrison Lakesince the February 5, 2004 meeting.
I contacted Oregon State Park’s DirectorMike Carrier and regarding the lead rolein the project. Mr. Carrier was surprisedto be asked. He told me that at that timeof the State Park’s land purchase CityManager Martha Weaver Britell told himthat the City would be the lead since theyhad infrastructure (the sewer plant) atrisk. I contacted the City and related thisinformation.
I met with Jeff Griffin of Governor Ku-longoski’s office. Mr. Griffin is workingon establishing a partnership agreementto identify roles the different entities cantake on this project.
During the February meeting I was un-aware that Hazard Mitigation people fromFEMA were present. They are applyingfor FEMA funding to help mitigate the
problem. Curry County Emergency Co-ordinator Michael Murphy is workingwith them on the application.
I met with Ann Burblinger, EDA - De-partment of Agriculture who funded theCity’s study. She told me that if the Citywas not happy with the work and did notaccept it that they could have the consult-ant rework the information in the secondsolution. I related this to the City.
I contacted Bob Bailey, DLCD CoastalProgram regarding funding for study ofthe second, inland solution. He told methat State Parks or the City could applyfor available planning funding. Both StateParks and the City are aware of this.
I met with Jim Brown; Governor Kulon-goski’s Natural Resource Advisor andbriefed him on the situation.
Mr. Carrier has set up a meeting in Salemwith all of the state agency directorsinvolved in natural resources that willtake place in mid March. Since it will be
the County’s Budget week I will not beable to attend but Representative Kriegerwill be there to represent the local views.
It is my hope that we will have someanswers in March.
Sincerely;
Lucie La BontéCounty Commissioner
Howard S. LichtigAttorney at Law
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Hwy 101 (264A W. 6th St.) Port Orford, OR
High Speed Internet Approved!By Valerie Jean Kramer
James Harrell, local Branch Manager forCarroll’s Web announced Friday thatthey had the final go head from the high-er ups to install high-speed wireless ser-vice in Port Orford. A technician was atthe Fun Zone on Tuesday, March 2 toinspect the roof and plan for mountingthe antenna. If the weather cooperates,he says they may have the equipmentinstalled here within the next two weeks.Once the central site is operational, theywill be contacting those who have signedup to schedule installation of equipmentat those customers’ sites.
A big round of applause is due to thepeople who signed up in advance inorder to make this happen. These heroesare: Carl & Rebecca Malamud, DotMathews, H & H / Peregrine Inc. (PaulHewitt), Howard & Flo Lichtig, JamesAuborm, L & H Associates (Mary JaneLaBelle), and Logik Solutions, Inc.(Dwight Comer).
Thanks to all who helped make this hap-pen. Now let’s all hope for a stretch of
good weather so everyone can begin en-joying it!
A number of people have asked ques-tions about the service. Here are a few ofthe answers:
The transmitter will probably run at about2.4Ghz with a power of about 4 watts. 4watts is roughly comparable to manyhandheld radio transcievers such as thoseused by police, fire, and ham radio oper-ators and to some cell phones such as theMotorola bag phone.
The service does not use the telephonesystem at all so if you have a secondphone line for Internet service, you willbe able to drop it and use the $20-40 permonth savings to help pay for the Inter-net service.
The residential service allows up to 5Gbof data per month before extra chargesapply. That is roughly comparable tospending 8 hours a day, every day, down-loading files. This should be well inexcess of most people’s needs!
Because the Internet connection will be“hot” 24/7 (no more waiting to connect!)
you need to be even more diligent aboutyour security precautions:
1) Check for Windows critical updatesoften and apply them asap.
2) Keep your antivirus current. LatelyNorton AV has had at least one day whenthey released three new updates in asingle day!
3) For a permanent connection at leastone firewall is a must. I highly recom-mend a hardware firewall (aka a “gate-way” or “router”). These devices costabout $50 and provide excellent protec-tion without adding to the load on yourcomputer or causing any potential in-compatibilities. They also allow multi-ple computers to be connected to theInternet feed easily. In addition to ahardware firewall, you may want to use asoftware firewall such as the one in“Norton Internet Security”, the free ZoneAlarm (www.zonelabs .com) or one ofthe many others on the market.
Thank you Blood DonorsThe Langlois Lions Club would like tothank all those who were blood donors.Our local Red Cross Blood drive result-ed in 40 units of blood collected. Aspecial thank you to Port and Starboard& Jack’s for donating pizza, to Umpuafor donating orange juice and volun-teers, Loretta Hillman and Martha Crew-Zwetz for their time. What a wonderfulcommunity response.
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Closed Sundays & MondaysFor reservations call...
(541) 332-9378236 Hwy 101, Port Orford
Donkey BasketballMarch 6 7:00 p.m. Pacific High School
Sponsored by the PHS Boosters, this event will featurealumni and other adventurous community members.
Tickets are available at Chetco Federal Credit Union, the Lan-glois Market, and the Downtown Fun Zone.
In Advance At the GateAdults ....................... $5.00 ...................... $6.00Student (7-12) ........... $4.00 ...................... $5.00Children (K-6) ........... $3.00 ...................... $4.00
Presented by Donkey Sports, Inc. of Entiat, Washington
Don’t Miss the Action! Thrills & Spills! Lots of Laughs!
Garrison Lake FishThe Oregon Department of Fish andWildlife is planning on stocking trout inGarrison Lake three times from Marchthrough May. They will stock 700-800legal trout the first week in March; 400-500 legal trout the first week in April and400-500 legal trout the first week inMay. The trout are being trucked in fromDesert Springs, Oregon. ODF&W wasn’tsure exactly which day of the week theywould stock the troubled lake.
Health Poster ContestCurry General Hospital and the CurryHealth Foundation are seeking postercontest entries from any junior highschool students in Curry County. Thecontest’s theme is “High On Health,”announced Amy Keusink, foundationboard member and contest organizer.Winners will receive a free ice creamparty for a school classroom of theirchoice. Parties will be held in Port Or-ford, Gold Beach and Brookings juniorhigh schools, thanks in part to contribu-tions from Bonnie’s Ice Cream, ConeAmor and Slugs N’ Stones N’ Ice CreamCones.
Entries will be exhibited in Docia SweetHall during the foundation’s annual din-ner and auction fundraiser, held in con-junction with the Gold Beach RotaryClub, April 3, at The Event Center inGold Beach. All those attending will geta chance to judge the posters. Postersshould be on 20x30-inch foam boardusing any images or symbols that helpexpress the theme, “High On Health.”Students can use any medium or combi-nation of media, from computers withlasers to sponges with paint.
“We’re looking for expressions of howour students define a healthy life,” Keu-sink said. “Is it about eating and fitness?Friends, family and support systems?
Wellness checks?” Classes are permittedto submit one poster collectively, butindividual students also are encouragedto submit their own posters.
Entries must be dropped off by April 1,to be considered for judging, Keusinkadded. Drop-off sites are The BrookingsClinic, 412 Alder, in Brookings; CurryGeneral Hospital. 94220 Fourth St., inGold Beach; and Curry Family Medical,525 Madrona, in Port Orford. For moreinformation, phone Curry General Hos-pital’s Sole Pursuits office, 541-247-3187 or 1-800-445-8085 x187.
Eye Centerof Port Orford
Professional & ComprehensiveVision Care
Eye Disease and Surgical Management
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Accepting New PatientsOHP Patients Welcome
The Cat’s MeowVacation Cottage
Quaint, comfortable, affordable503 Jackson St., 80 feet to beach access
Great for families, couples, singles2 Bedrooms, full kitchen, laundry
Location, Location, Location!All reservations made in advance. Please call toll free:
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World Wide Wire Service(541) 332-0445 Shop 311 6th St.888-484-2234 (toll free) Port Orford
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Savoy Theatre811 Hwy 101, Port Orford, OR
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City Permit ExpiresThe City of Port Orford emergency per-mit to breach Garrison Lake expired onSunday, February 29. The City an-nounced last week that they were with-drawing their application for a perma-nent permit to breach the lake. The Cityhad planned to open the lake one moretime last week but weather conditionsworked against them and no action wastaken. Former city administrator ErnaBarnett sent out an e-mail on Wednes-day, February 25, stating that after con-sulting with Steve Williams from Ore-gon State Parks and looking at the NOAAmarine forecast through the end of Feb-ruary not to open the lake. The City isconcerned about damaging the archeo-logical site at the bluff.
The lake level was at 17.1 feet on Satur-day, February 28. As of March 1 respon-sibility for the lake and breaching it hasshifted to Oregon Parks and Recreation.
Tee Shirt Contestby Carol Waxham
The Langlois Library Foundation is spon-soring a Tee shirt design contest. Thefirst prize winner will receive $100. Alldesigns should be submitted in black andwhite on 8 1/2” by 11” paper and shouldcontain the words “Langlois Library”.An additional copy with up to three col-ors may also be submitted. The artist’sname and contact information should beincluded on a separate piece of paper.
The City of Port Orford welcomed newcity administrator Kenneth Knight to hisjob his job at city hall on March 1.
Designs should be mailed to the Lan-glois Library, P.O. 277, Langlois, OR97450 or delivered to the Library at48234 Hwy 101, no later than April 28.
All entries will be displayed in the Li-brary and the public will be invited tovote for their favorite. The Library Foun-dation will announce its decision on May14. All entries will become the propertyof the Langlois Library Foundation, anon-profit organization to support theLanglois Public Library.
Artist of all ages are encouraged to enter.For more information, call 541-348-2066.
Jarboe’sTractor ServiceCAT 216 Skid Steer
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(541) 347-4539390 First Street SW, Suite 2B
Bandon, OR 97411
Coos Curry Supply1009 Highway 101, Port Orford, OR 97465 Mon-Fri 8m-5pm(541) 332-1818 Sat.9am-Noon
Partial Clearance Sale!!!Various paints and stains
Misordered Vinyl WindowsMiscellaneous Shower Doors (1/2 off)
Overstock screws and bolts for $2.00 a box(While supplies last)
BASSART SUPPLY & Gallery“The little shop with BIG Ideas”
Local Artists work on display175 2nd St. Continuum Bldg.
On the Pedway - Old Town BandonOpen 10:00am till 5:30pm Daily
www.bandon.com/bass(541) 347 - 4482
Port & Starboard Lounge
Friday and Saturday
T I M B E R W O L F LIVE
9:00 pm to 2:00 am
Crab Landings Break RecordIt’s official! Oregon crabbers have bro-ken the ‘all time” landings record in thestate’s Dungeness crab fishery. Depart-ment of Fish & Wildlife figures out thisweek show 20,158,713 pounds of crabhave crossed the dock since the harvestbegan back on December 1, eclipsing theold record of 18,242,530 pounds set dur-ing the 1979/80 season. The ‘to-the-boat’ value of the Oregon harvest standsat $32,128,611.00, a figure that will un-doubtedly increase over the course of therest of the season, which ends in mid-August.
Crabbers along the southern Oregon coasthave done exceptionally well this year,with the Port of Charleston in a closerace with Astoria, the perennial favoritefor the “Crab Capitol’ title. With only100,000 pounds separating the two, andhigher ‘pounds to ticket’ ratio on recent
School Board MeetingThe Port Orford-Langlois 2CJ SchoolDistrict board meets on Tuesday, March9, 7:00pm, in the Pacific High SchoolLibrary. Agenda items include superin-tendent search, budget and strategic plan.
Sunset Garden ClubThe Sunset Garden Club will be holdingits monthly meeting in Port Orford’sSenior Center at noon on Friday, March5. There will be a potluck luncheon anda presentation by Rick Hazard on organ-ic farming at Cedar Grove Farm. Mem-bers are requested to bring samples ofwhat is blooming in their gardens.
deliveries, Charleston just may garnerthe honors for the first time in that port’shistory. Astoria crabbers have landed 5million pounds of crab to Charleston’s4.9 million pounds. Newport is currentlyin the #3 spot at 4.3 million pounds,followed by Brookings at 3.5 millionpounds.
The commercial crab fishery has a longand successful history in Oregon with‘official’ landing records dating back to1889, when 6,628 pounds were harvest-ed. Considered by both the environmen-tal community and the seafood industryas a ‘poster child’ for sustainable, well-managed fisheries, Oregon’s Dungenessfishery will soon be a candidate for Ma-rine Stewardship Council (MSC) certifi-cation through an effort underway by theOregon Dungeness Crab Commissionand ShoreBank Enterprise Pacific. Ifsuccessful, Oregon’s Dungeness fisherywill be the first crab fishery in North
America to achieve this designation. Inthe meantime, crab lovers everywhereare enjoying the bounty from this record-breaking harvest.
[Article submitted by the Oregon Dunge-ness Crab Commission.]
“Exploring Our Back Yard” SeriesMeet at the Family Adventure Center
in Buffington Park, Port Orford(A-Frame, 14th & Arizona)
10:00am. We will car pool from here.Children under 15 need to be accompanied by an adult, unless arrangements are madeone week in advance. Call Cathy Boden at NCFCC 332-1042 for details & set uparrangements. Bring a small day pack, sack lunch, and water. Wear comfortable walk-ing shoes and warm/weatherproof clothes (weather determining.) Camera & binoculars,bird & plant books optional.
Sat., March 6 - Blacklock PointBeginner-Intermediate - 5 mile loop
Explore the coastal pygmy forest in “this undiscovered and undeveloped state park,” sayshike leader Cathy Boden. A five-mile loop will take hikers through typical coastal brushand wetlands out to a bluff with views overlooking secluded beaches, the ocean, rockyreefs, Cape Blanco and Blacklock Point. Those wishing to walk farther can continue northto Floras Lake. “Be prepared once again for wind along the bluffs and some mud on thetrails” warns Boden.
Sponsored by the Curry Family Medical Center, the RAD Outdoor Club, and NCFCC
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Art Classes
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PASTELSMar. 10 ...... From Black & White to ColorMar. 17 ...... Texture, Paper & ToothMar. 24 ...... Painting with Pastels
More Classes Coming!WEDNESDAY evenings
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
TransAction Gallery$20 per class
Explanation, Examples &Experimentation
Call or email for Individual Classes,Children’s & Private Groups
Calling all CowgirlsCall all cowgirls ages 14-20 living inCurry County. Do you have your ownhorse, like to travel, and LOVE rodeo?Tryouts for the 2004 Curry Fair andRodeo Court will be held on Sunday,March 14. A mandatory meeting for allcontestants to fill out entry forms andreview responsibilities will be held at theCurry County Fair office on Thursday,March 11, at 6:00pm. If you have anyquestions, please contact the fair officeat 247-4541 or Claudia Meeks at 290-1976.\
Coos-Curry Strategic PlanningCoos-Curry Electric Cooperative justcompleted their Strategic Planning Re-treat on Thursday, February 25. Thisretreat followed the recently completedOrganizational Assessment conducted bythe National Rural Electric CooperativeAssociation.
The Organizational Assessment projectwas a comprehensive effort focused onproviding an objective analysis from fourindustry veterans coupled with employ-ees. Additionally a tour of the electricalsystem and its substations was conduct-ed as well. The study provided recom-mendations geared towards aligning or-ganizational structure and processes with-in the primary functional areas of thecooperative: Marketing and CustomerService, Engineering, Operations, andFinance/Accounting. The study also pro-vided validation for the best practicescurrently in place at Coos Curry Electric.
Findings of the study were generallyfocused on four primary opportunitiesfor improvement: Teamwork and Em-ployee Morale, Planning, FunctionalOrganizational Structure, as well asChecks and Balances. Results were pre-
sented to management, the board, and allemployees as well as public presentationat the start of the monthly Coos CurryElectric Cooperative Board Meeting.
Using the NRECA study as input, theBoard conducted a strategic planningsession that included the update and re-vision of the cooperative’s mission state-ment and the documentation of the coop-erative’s core values. The revised Mis-sion Statement is:
Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative is ded-icated to providing needed and reliableservices to the communities we serve,based upon sound business practices…while emphasizing respect and integrityfor our members and our employees.
Prior to concluding the retreat, the Boardcrafted an initial draft set of StrategicInitiatives that will be used to direct andinstruct management as they go aboutthe business of running the electric coop-erative. The Strategic Initiatives are inthe process of being adopted.
Tom Hall of the National Rural ElectricCooperative Association was quoted assaying “Coos-Curry is a tremendousCooperative. Projects of this nature aredifficult to conduct and even more diffi-
cult to act on. The employees and Boardshould be commended for their courageand determination to improve the coop-erative. Given the difficulty of the cli-mate and terrain, Coos-Curry’s stronghistory of service and reliability is trulyimpressive.”
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Letter to the Editor,On 2-27-04, The Coos Curry ElectricCooperative Board received an in-depthreport on the state of the financial andorganizational health of CCEC. TheNRECA team identified areas of neededimprovement. Tom Hall of the NationalRural Electric Cooperative Association(NRECA) called them opportunities (vs.problems). He stated that he was greatlyimpressed with the employees and theirstrong work ethic and desire to get thejob done.
He gave an excellent slide/power pointoverview on points that the team studied;the positives and negatives based on goodbusiness practices. Mr. Hall also statedthat the mission of the NRECA teamassessment is not to identify fraud but toidentify areas of opportunity for improve-ment.
A few of the needed opportunities iden-tified were: to build strong, functionaldepartments; strong orchestration andoversight role desperately needed with acombination of diplomacy and strongoversight; checks and balances do notexist; job listing procedures; communi-cations within organization and with
Library Receives GrantBy Tobe Porter, Library Director
I am very pleased to announce that wereceived a $40,000 challenge grant fromThe Collins Foundation in Portland. TheCollins Foundations was created in 1947and exists to “improve, enrich, and givegreater expression to the religious, edu-cational, cultural, and scientific endeav-ors in the state or Oregon and to assist in
Red Hat Ladies“Calendar Girls” will be shown at theSavoy Theater and the Red Hat ladies areinvited to a special showing on Saturday,March 20 at noon. The special price isjust $5 and there will be some goodies inthe lobby for you to enjoy. Also, theowner of the theater, Chris Speed, will begiving a door prize to the lady with themost unique red hat. Let Micki, of Mic-ki’s On Main, know you’re comingASAP.
Red Hat Society is open to all ladies overfifty years of age who just want to haveFUN.
community; Tax Obligation should beput to bed immediately- (Taxes paid butPenalties still not settled); hire an engi-neer to move engineering in-house in-stead of present out-sourcing method;By-Law upgrade; and, Chief FinancialOfficer needed (has been hired and willbegin in March).
We have been offered an opportunity toimprove CCEC’s organization and fiscalhealth. Board Members need our help inkeeping the focus and drive gained fromthis February’s exposure to CCEC’sBusiness Audit/Assessment. And, thankyou Board Members for having the vi-sion and fortitude to do this evaluation.
Very Impressed Owner/Member,
Jean Shank
improving the quality of life in the state.”We are honored to receive this grant, andlook forward to challenging other foun-dations or corporations to match it.
We were especially happy to receivenotice of the grant because The Paul G.Allen Foundation denied a similar re-quest just a few days before. No one eversaid the road to our new library would bewithout a few potholes, but it sure is nicewhen we can fill those holes with dona-tions and contributions and drive on. Wehave almost $300,000 now…we’re onour way. You can help celebrate by buy-ing and wearing a very chic T-shirt thatsports a drawing of the new library. Longsleeve shirts are $18.00; short sleeve just$14.00. Stop by the library, fold a fewpaper cranes, and take home a new springfashion.
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Sheepskin SpecialtiesLanglois — 348-2500
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Fencing FeedCulvert Gates
Animal Husbandry SuppliesAcross from Ocean Spray
347-4356www.currydale.com
HEARTH & HOMEBrick & Chimney, Inc.
(541) 348-2465Nick & Colleen
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Chimney Sweeping All MasonryChimney Building & Repair Tuckpointing
Wood & Pellet Stove InstallationResidential and Commercial
CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATEQUALITY SERVICE
McNair True Value HardwareHelp is just around the corner
1935 N. Oregon St., Port Orford(541) 332-3371
$6.88
32-Gal. Trash CanSnap-on lid stays secure. Includes an8-year warranty. (While supplies last)
Open 7am to 3pm Every DayLocated across Hwy 101 from
The Downtown Fun Zonein Port Orford
Bartlett's CafeThursday, March 4
Roast Beef DinnerFriday, March 5
Fish San & ChowderMonday, March 8
Light Liver & OnionTuesday, March 9
Light Fried ChickenWednesday, March 10
Meat Loaf(Menu subject to change)
CorrectionLast week’s paper had a letter by JereLangston. We had an error in the letter. Itshould have read, “If we believe thatprotecting all industry through subsidyuntil that industry becomes large andpowerful enough to leave the countryand take the jobs and money with it, thenby all means buy new American cars (notcards as printed) and appliances.”
W.I.S.E. FridaysWorkshop for Independent Student Ex-ploration (WISE) is a program designedto transform empty Fridays into an expe-riential learning day!
The program is open to students ages 6 to14, (with high school student mentoropportunities). WISE aspires to offerartistic, intellectual and physical activi-ties, in effort to cultivate and expandchildren’s creative, education and socialhorizons.
Our focus is on self-directed learning,encouraging freedom to explore chil-dren’s personal interests. Both organized
and independent activities will be avail-able.
A community meeting is scheduled forWednesday, March 10 at 7:00pm in thecity hall council chambers in Port Or-ford. Please come, share your thoughts,and find out more ways to fill this need inour community!
We are currently seeking persons whowish to share their creative skills andcrafts. Please contact us at WISE, c/oTracy John, PO Box 194, Port Orford,OR 97465 or phone Scotty Auble at 332-0530.
Planning Commission MeetsThe Port Orford Planning Commissionwill meet Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00pm inthe City Hall Council Chambers.
RRRRRoaring Sea Artsoaring Sea Artsoaring Sea Artsoaring Sea Artsoaring Sea ArtsStudio Gallery
OPEN HOUSE LAST SUNDAY2:00 to 5:00 OF THE MONTH
VISITORS WELCOMECALL 332-4444 DONNA ROSELIUS41687 Hwy. 101 S. Port Orford, Oregon
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Dock Tackle & SeafoodWinter Hours: 10 to 5 Thu, Fri, Sat.
Local catch Fish-n-Chips, Clam ChowderBurgers, Gifts, Fishing Gear, and BaitFresh local fish fillets when available.
(541) 332-8985
Remember
The Crazy Norwegians11:30am - 7:00pm Tues-SunTo the person leaving the gnomes,
Thank you!332-8601
April 17th
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REAL ESTATE & RENTALS
FREE BROKER PRICE OPINION onyour home or property. We sold manyproperties this past year and need moreproperty to sell. Call Sandra or Sara atSiskiyou Coast Realty (541) 332-7777.
THE CAT’S MEOW vacation cottage.Great location! Please call toll free (866)503-5003 for reservations. Non-smok-ing.
RV SPOT with incredible Elk River Val-ley view $275 per month. Referencesrequired. 332-0123.
VACATION RENTAL IN TOWN.Cute and clean 2BR. Day / Week / Mo.332-7195.
SERVICES
JUANITA REDDING HENNICK Bar-ber / Hairdresser 332-6791.
JOHN B. HOUSER, Barber-Hairdresser,553 – 19th Street, Port Orford, 332-2050.Hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday from 12 to 5.
EXTERIOR PAINTING and Remodel,lots of local references. Decks, additions,window packages, siding, and painting.Quality workmanship. Licensed, bondedand insured and BBB member. CCB#132941. Call 347-2259. Eugene Hill Con-struction.
THE GURU IS IN! Here’s a computertechnology expert who can deliver whatyou need. Set-up to overhaul, desktop tonetwork, web page to database, tutoringto training, friendly “techie” at your ser-vice. Scotty 332-0530.
KEY’Z LOCKSMITH SERVICE –keys, installations, repairs, locks opened.Auto, home, business. Bonded 332-7404.
BLUE SKY TREE SERVICE – Profes-sional stump removal by grinding. Nostump too big. Lowest price guaranteed(with accessibility.) Still serving PortOrford area for all your tree-care needs.Free estimates! CCB# 152469. 347-7400.
HANDYMAN: Household repairs, prop-erty cleaning, labor, odd jobs, chainsawwork. Have truck and tools. 332-0511.
READY FOR A WEBSITE? JT Data-works specializes in web design, upgrades,maintenance and training. Reasonablerates. Call Judy at 332-0850 or [email protected].
HOUSEKEEPING JOBS WANTEDReasonable rates, excellent references.Own supplies. Call 332-0511.
EMPLOYMENT
COOK NEEDED! Experienced in break-fast, lunch, dinner, 4 or 5 days a week.Friendly working atmosphere. Wheel-house Restaurant, P.O. Please completeapplication at the restaurant then call JohnIneson 332-0640 for interview.
GARAGE SALES
YARD SALE Saturday and Sunday from7:00am to 1:00pm. Lots of householditems, tons of great clothes, and manyodds and in’s. 610 Deady Street..
FORTY HOUSE SALE Port Orford 5807th St. Sat. 3/6 9-2. Oak coffee table$150. Brown couch $75. Dbl mattresses$25 each. Dressers $15. Stove $50. 2Fridges $25 each. New hot water htr 30
gal $75. New washer $200. Dryer $50.247-6123.
ESTATE SALE MARCH 6TH 9-3.Sunday 1/2 price sale 10-2 at the LangloisLions Club Floras Lake Rd. south ofLanglois. Glassware, fishing tackle, mi-crowave, T.V., furniture, tools. Too muchto name.
MISCELLANEOUS
HELP SEND US TO MEXICO. PHSSpanish Club car wash, Ray’s MarketFriday, March 5th, 12-5 pm. Donationsaccepted. Also can & bottle donationsaccepted.
AFRICAN CONVICT FISH Adult$1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Semi aggres-sive. 332-1108.
NEW SIMMONS DEEP SLEEP fullsize (firm) mattress set – frame – somebedding. Asking $200.00. 332-0484.
WANTED: USED FRIG medium sizein good condition. Call Francie 332-7100.
WANTED: 5 TO 10 ACRES – Southernexposure with or without house. Leavemessage (707) 459-3970.
LOOKING FOR A ROOM to rent inPort Orford. References available. 332-2903 ask for Sandi.
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Colorful Landscape RockAvailable at
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OPEN Fri-Sun 9-6 (541) 347-7400
Curry Public TransitRemember: We are
here for you332-5771
Pampered PoochesOpen for dog food & supplies
No grooming Feb. 21 - March 7Mon.-Fri. 9:00-3:00
545 W. Tenth St. 332-0520
Seaweed NaturalGrocery & Café
Store Hours: ...... Mon-Sat. 10-6Café Hours: ........ Mon-Fri. 10-3
832 Hwy 101, Port Orford 332-3640
Creighton Plantsand Supplies
Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.325 16th Street, Port Orford
(541) 332-0149
HEADSTART IS HAVING A CANdrive. Pick up or drop off. Call Richard at332-0994 or 290-1768 or Maria at 332-0565 or 251-0311.
BARE ROOT FRUIT TREES avail-able now. Oops! You missed the bareroots! Potted Fruit Trees - Apple, cherry,peach, pear, nectarine, plum. Great fordecks or renters. Trees can be planted inground this fall or kept in pots indefi-nitely. 655-0014, 332-0880.
DVD/CD 5 DISK CHANGERS back instock at the Downtown Fun Zone, Inc.$79.99 while they last.
LIVING BOUQUETS hanging pots indazzling color great Mother’s Day giftavailable May 1, 2004 655-0014, 332-0880.
THE SHELL SHACK will be open ir-regular hours and days for the next fewweeks. Sorry for any inconvenience.
DAYBED FOR SALE, posturpedicmatress $200. I need a rectangular dinnertable and two chairs… or just the table. Ionly have a cardtable. 332-1111.
“BLOOMING NOW” Spring bulbspotted or plant now to enjoy all Spring.655-0014, 332-0880.
SERIOUS BUYER of old postcards andphotographs. 541-347-3881.
HOT COFFEE! Bagels, CinnamonRolls, Croissants and Low Carb Frittata -Only at Java Casa Coffee House - Next toPaula’s Bistro - 7 to 11 AM Monday ThruSaturday.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE Medicineformulas available for cold, flu, respira-tory, immune defense, back, menopauserelief, quality of life. Sea Breeze 332-0445.
CROISSANT BENEDICTS, Low CarbFrittata, Luscious Cinnamon Rolls andChocolate filled Puff Pastry - Only at JavaCasa Coffee House - Next to Paula’sBistro - 7 to 11 AM Monday thru Satur-day.
PACIFIC WAVE FITNESS (541) 332-7777, (541) 332-2025. Now offeringSatellite TV. Membership fees $30.00per month. 24 hour fitness. Call for freetour of gym. Join now to get in shape!
CARPET TECH Carpet and UpholsteryCleaning now serves Port Orford. Satis-faction guaranteed or the job is free. Allwe leave is the clean. 347-2259.
PREPAID PHONE CARDS $7.00 – 2-hour cards – no minimum usage! TheDowntown Fun Zone.
NEW MOVIES: “School of Rock”,“Cold Creek Manor”, “Looney Tunes theMovie”, “Good Boy”, “Duplex”, “Search-ing for Debra Winger”, “The Missing”,and “The Other Side of the Bed”. Pleaseremember items are due back by 3:30pmthe next business day. The DowntownFun Zone. Open 9:30-6 Mon-Thurs and9:30-7 Friday and Saturday. Closed Sun-days.
MINI STORAGE/U-HAUL. 200+ stor-age units, 150+ climate controlled.Airport-U-Stor, across from Ocean Spray347-4356.
Letter to the Editor,We invite all those Democrats who wantto participate in the Democratic victoryin November to join our Central Com-mittee. We are in the process of develop-ing our local platform and our voterregistration drive. For all those Demo-crats who are concerned, frustrated and/or angry, this is your opportunity to helpmake the change. In the process you willstrengthen our democracy, meet yourneighbors and build a community. Whatcould be better than that?
Please join this movement. If you want towin in November the time to start work-ing is now. Please call me at 541-412-8840 or come to our next meeting onMarch 24.
Pat ShermanChair, Curry County Democrats
Creighton Plants and Supplies
This week’s special, two new shipments of plants, shrubs and trees
Our “Black Gold” Organic Potting Soil is $6.50“Garden Valley” Potting Soil is $5.50 per 2 cu. ft. bag
Our Bark Mulch is $3.00 per 2 cu. ft. bagBark Nuggets $4.50 per 2 cu. ft. bag
We carry a full range of organic and non-organic potting soils,garden amendments, bark mulch, bark nuggets
& heavy duty weed barrier
Open Daily 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.Located as 325 16th Street, Port Orford 332-0149
Make Egg RollsA cooking class to teach the art of mak-ing egg rolls will be offered on Tuesday,March 16, from 9 am until the finishedproducts are consumed for lunch. Theteacher will be Sella Libby, who grew upin Indonesia and makes many kinds ofdelicious Asian dishes. She will demon-strate how to make egg rolls, give stu-dents hands-on experience, and providewritten instructions. Cost of the class is$10. Students must pre-register by noonon Monday, March 15 at the Port OrfordSenior Center at 1536 Jackson, phone332-5771. Class size will be limited to20.
Senior NewsBy Mary Yoder
Kathie Davis is offering a class in gentleexercises at 1:00pm on Thursdays – ex-cept March 5 at the Senior Center. Theclass has grown in numbers and theremay be a second and there may be adaytime class offered. Come and join usfor a springtime tune up.
Next dance is on March 20. It’s a St.Patrick’s Day dance at 6:00pm. Livemusic and a corn beef and cabbage din-ner are included in the $8 ticket. Therewill also be beer as a side at extra cost.Live music – best come and enjoy.
March 14 is breakfast from 8:00am to1:00pm or longer.
March 9 is nutrition meeting at 9:30am.March 9 board meeting at 10:30am.
March 9 Rural Fire board meeting at5:30pm.
Blood pressure every Tuesday morning.
Oh yes this is March and a volunteer hasbeen chosen – who? No other than Ar-lyne Mossholder – a very nice choice.She is always available for anything.Now she gets to choose the volunteer ofthe month of April.
TOPS Mondays at 9:30am and 6:00pm.Osteoporosis exercise at 5:30pm everyMonday and every Wednesday at 5:30pm.
Wednesday women’s workshop from9:30am to 3:00pm.
Woodcarvers Thursdays from 2:00-5:00pm – the second and fourth Thurs-days of the month.
Walking group Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday at 8:30am.
Friday Tai Chi at 8:30am.
There will be a cooking class March 16from 9:00am till noon taught by StellaLibby. Cost is $10 – sign up MondayMarch 15 to enter. No bus ride in March.
Hope I’ve not missed anyone or any-thing.
It’s the tender hours of fellowshipThe sharing joy and mirth
The helping hand when dark days comeThat makes our heaven on earth.
