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CCEC Board Closes DoorBy Evan Kramer

The Coos Curry Electric Board of Direc-tors met in a Saturday session and made it impossible to report further on their monthly meetings.

Late in the public portion of the meeting under the agenda item Policy Review Committee, board Chairman Grant Combs discussed Policy # 76A (atten-dance of members or others at board meetings). Policy # 76A states that the board meetings are “not subject to Or-egon’s public meetings laws and are not open to the public, including members of the press, and public officials. Past practice has been to allow members of the public and press and public officials to attend the public portion of the board meetings which included a section for comments from the public. In fact under former Board Chairman Daryl Robison members were welcomed and encouraged to introduce themselves and make com-ments up to three minutes in length.

The new policy only allows attendance at a board meeting after a person fills out a request form and submits it to the general manager for approval 10 days in advance of the meeting. The form must include a reason for attending the meeting and if approved the person will be placed on the agenda. The person requesting attendance

at the meeting will be notified within 24 hours prior to the board meeting whether the request has been approved or disap-proved. Once the agenda item you have requested to speak on is concluded you will be asked to leave the board room.

Board vice-chairman Daryl Robison made a motion to adopt Policy 76A and it passed unanimously. The board then voted unanimously in favor of Policy Bulletin 67 which deletes sections 3B- 9 & 10 which ensured that the agenda at each meeting would include a set time for member comments and that members be notified of any regular meetings of the board. It also approved changes to Policy Bulletin 76 striking out the sentence “Board meet-ing shall be open to members and that a member’s comments period would be included in the agenda.

Editorial opinion: This is a deeply dis-turbing development. When Robison, John Herzog and Gary Schlottmann won seats on the board in June, 2006 they campaigned on a promise of transpar-ency for the board and its actions. The board just got more opaque than the Sixes River after a heavy rainfall and this new policy is unacceptable. If you agree with me please make your feelings known to the board.

The Coos Curry Electric Cooperative Board does not operate their meetings

under the Oregon Revised Statutes Public Meetings Laws but until June 23, 2007, allowed and provided for public and press participation. In contrast, the Port Orford city council operates under the Public Meetings Laws and is required by law to meet in public session. They can meet in (private) executive session only for one of four reasons and they cannot keep the press out. They can only request the press not write a public report on the executive session.

The CCEC Board will replace public at-tendance and participation at their board meetings with a series of one town hall meeting a month. The first town hall meeting will be held in Brookings on the first Thursday after the July board meet-ing which is August 2 at the Brookings CCEC office. After that they will rotate between Brookings, Gold Beach, Port Orford and Coquille. There will be three town hall meetings in each district per year. Each will be attended by General Manager Roger Meader and at minimum the director or directors from that district. At these town hall meetings members of the public will be informed at what went on at the board meetings and be able to ask questions. They will be held at 7:00pm and publicized.

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CCEC Board Closes DoorContinued from Front Cover

Election Results from the Annual Meet-ing

Port Orford/LangloisDaryl Robison (1 year term) ......1,929Gary Doran ................................1,805

Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle PointPete Radabaugh (3 year term) ....2,131Jerry Smith .................................1,560

BrookingsDave Kitchen (3 year term) .......2,077Frank Pritchard ..........................1,611

General manager Roger Meader discussed the recent annual meetings in Brookings. He said there were many chickens which didn’t get eaten. Over 800 people had RSVP’d they would attend the meeting but only a little over 300 showed up. The board ordered food for 800 people. Meader ques-tioned the need for the meal at the annual meeting. The Board did thank Secretary Dian Marple for her efforts in organizing the annual meeting. Next year’s meeting will be held somewhere in the Coquille District, probably Bandon.

The earlier part of the meeting included a lengthy report on the Form 7 and other financial information from chief financial officer Doyle Eden. He said the Coop had budgeted $27,787,544 in revenues this year. Eden said revenue was on target and that the operating expenses were less than anticipated. Eden added more good news saying the Coop was $300,000 below on the direct cost of operating the plant which is operating the lines and other physical aspects of the Coop. Eden described the state of the Coop as “very strong”.

Interim General Manger/CEO Roger Meader said the health of the Coop was very good and that we would have a positive margin at the end of the year. Meader gave the safety report and said there had been 16 power outages in May including five caused by old age of the equipment and three by trees. Meader spoke of an employee who had recently suffered a mild heart attack at the Coop headquarters. Meader recommended the Coop supply each line truck with an au-tomatic defibrillator and that he wanted one in every office also. He described having them as the difference between life and death.

Vice chairman Daryl Robison reported on the executive search for a new general manager/CEO. He said there have been half a dozen applications for the job including one from Roger Meader. The applications are due in by some time in August.

Letter to the Editor,After reading Milton Finch’s letter to “Stakeholder” in last week’s papers, I wanted move out of the city so I could drive in to attend city meetings and give my opinion and become a “Stakeholder.” I’ve taken for granted many of the official meetings that occur in Port Orford - given that I have a low tolerance for bad deci-sions and boredom. I’ve made exceptions, of course, as I’ve never been without an opinion on just about everything. But it is unlikely that I’ll give up my adorable little cottage in town. Perhaps the answer is for Milton Finch to remember that freedom of speech and freedom of the press are two of the freedoms our soldiers are fighting for.

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Letter to the Editor,

Schools have just closed and children are again on summer vacation, busy exploring their neighborhoods and enjoying time to be with friends and families. The State legislature this year has finally allocated an amount of dollars to cover the true ex-penses schools encounter. It took a change in the make up of the legislature and a return to basic democratic principles, such as providing for the educational needs of our young people, to get the job done.

We are all in this together whether we have children or not. Education or lack of it affects all aspects of our lives. The more educated the population, the better the services we all receive and the quality of our daily lives. Most people in this part of the county are retired. But because they still care for children, they volunteer in schools and support public education.

We expect public institutions funded through taxes and bonds to provide ev-erybody with basic needs from clean and safe water to the licensing and overseeing of nursing homes. These things are not free and require us all to stay involved, be conscientious of how moneys are al-located, and how priorities are chosen.

Library BidIt was 2:00pm precisely. The window snapped shut, the bids were in, and down the hall in the Council Chambers the people waited anxiously. Will the Port Or-ford Library receive a good bid this time? Will the new library ever be built?

Quiet descended over the Chambers as contractors and library folks settled down to hear Rich Turi tell it like it is: “I will open each bid, there will be a few moments of silence as I review the paperwork, and then I will read the base bid and the alternates.”

As the numbers were sounded, like the slow clang of the one-mile buoy on a calm day, smiles began to appear: $1,740,840 … $1,697,279 … $1,688,203 … $1,567,491. YES!

Architect Turi thanked all the contractors for their interest and for taking time to submit a bid, and then he said, “Folks, we are going to build the new library.”

Yes, indeed, we are! Next steps include meetings and an offer and paperwork, then more of the same, until finally, about mid-August, construction of the new Port Orford Public Library will begin.

Lately Curry County had to make tough decisions when timber moneys became an issue. Our commissioners listened and weighed people’s needs before they deliberated. Again, democratic principles in action, listening to those whose lives would be affected before allocating resources. Those decisions were made openly and with transparency.

It is in this manner that we can face the future of our county, our state, and our country. Again, we need to see beyond our personal gains and losses and look at factors that will make us all a stronger more functional community.

.The State Democratic Party is setting aside July 28th, for a statewide food drive.

On July 4th we have an opportunity to add to our community. Democrats of Curry County are coming together to support food banks by going out and collecting food to assist those with the most needs. This is only a first step.

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06-14 Police assisted Curry County Sheriff’s Office on a verbal dispute call.

06-14 Police received a report of harass-ment on Idaho Street.

06-15 Police arrested Joseph Greene for probation violation.

06-16 Police received a complaint that a male subject was trying to trade alcohol for drugs in the parking lot of Ray’s food place. The subject was contacted and con-sented to a search. No drugs were located, and he was told of a much better town to live in north of Port Orford.

06-16 After a traffic stop on a minor traffic

violation, police arrested a male subject for DUII. He was transported to the Curry County Jail and lodged on the charge. He was additionally cited for Possession of controlled substance Marijuana.

06-15 Police were contacted about a dog at large near 12th and Idaho Streets. The owner was contacted and it was determined that the dog had jumped out of the window of a moving vehicle and received injuries. Owner was given a verbal warning due to the fact that the dog was in need of immediate medical attention. The owner took the dog to the veterinarian. NOTE: There are vehicle seat belts available for dogs. Remember when an accident occurs and the dog is not secure inside the vehicle, the dog can suffer serious injuries and cause serious injuries to occupants as it is thrown about the vehicle.

SPEEDER of the week: Vehicle was stopped with female driver for speeding when advised that she was to receive a citation instead of a warning because of the severity of her speed she stated “Are you sure your equipment works”? Unsure what that meant the officer issued the citation.

ANOTHER speeder of the week: The driver was stopped for traveling 60 mph in a posted 30 mph zone. After receiving her citation, the smiling male passenger stepped out of her vehicle and took sev-eral photographs of the officer smiling while issuing the citation to the female driver. For some reason he appeared extremely pleased that she had received the citation.

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of a baby stroller. The responsible party was contacted and returned the stroller to the owner.

06-17 Police responded to a domestic assault on Jackson Street. Arrested was Larry Crume. He was charged with one felony count of Domestic Assault and one Misdemeanor count of Domestic Assault. He was transported and lodged in the Curry County Jail on the charges.

06-17 Police received a report of an assault.

06-18 Police received a complaint that a basketball hoop assembly was pulled out of the ground in Buffington Park. Police checked the area and a report was taken. If anyone saw anything please contact the Port Orford Police at 332-9013, or leave a message on the anonymous tips line.

06-18 Police received a complaint about telephonic harassment. A case was taken and they were referred to file a restraining order against the other subject.

06-18 Police received a complaint from a motorist that a male subject was hitch-hiking and stepping out into the roadway

causing a hazard. When police contacted the man about his dangerous activity he stated “Your just harassing me because I play the harmonica”. Police thoughtfully provided the subject with the names of several communities in the adjoining counties that love harmonica music.

06-19 Police responded to a death inves-tigation at a residence on Washington Street. It was determined to be natural causes. Please accept our condolences to the family.

06-19 Police attempted to stop a vehicle for traveling 47 mph in a posted 30 mph zone. The vehicle was followed with lights and siren for approximately 2 miles before it came to a stop. The driver (From Russia) explained to police that when Russian Police want to stop a vehicle they force the vehicle off the road. After police explained that in every country if you don’t stop for the police they will force you off the road. After the educational training session on driving in America the driver was issued a traffic citation for speeding.

06-19 Police responded to suspicious circumstances at a residence on Arizona Street. An open gate was observed by a neighbor who knew the owners were gone.

Police checked the home and found it secure. NOTE: This is the type of concern and public involvement in neighborhoods that help make our community safer.

06-19 Police responded to the area of Evergreen RV Park on a call of a dis-turbance at that location. The area was checked several people were contacted and the noise extinguished.

Chiefs Note: The burn pile at the City Shop is now closed. It was open for three Saturdays but unfortunately the piles were never burned so they became dangerous to manage. The Port Orford Rural Fire Department was able to burn the pile so it would not cause a fire danger or create public health concerns. Fire season is now in effect so there will be no open burning for some time in the city. The exception is burn barrels which you can still burn in until further notice. The City Council has an open discussion about the burn pile at the City Shops so if you have concerns either way please show up to the Public Safety Meeting on July 3, in the City Council Chambers at 5:00pm. I would like to thank Fire Chief Wilcox and the volunteer fire personnel who took the time and extra effort to help dispose of the material at the City Shop.

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WHERE THE PARADE ENDS, THE FUN BEGINS!Battle Rock Plan Accepted

The Port Orford City Council met on Monday night and began with public hear-ings regarding Phase II of the refinement plan for the southern part of the city and on the annexation ordinance.

The council made a series of motions starting with Councilor Jim Campbell who made a motion to accept the city planning commission’s recommendations for “no zoning recommendations at this time.” The planning commission made this recommendation on a motion at their May 29 meeting. Milton Finch seconded the motion and the vote was 3-2 against with John Hewitt, Steve Abbott and Jake Marshall voting no and Campbell and Finch voting yes.

Councilor Hewitt made a motion to ac-cept the special Battle Rock Mixed Use Zone (BMRUZ) (10-MU) and accept the map of the area. The council voted 3-2 in favor with Hewitt, Abbott and Marshall voting yes and Campbell and Finch no.

Fifth Street ClosureFifth Street access to Battle Rock Park will be closed off at 6:00pm on the evening of July 4 and will not reopen until after the fireworks have concluded.

Finch told the council he wanted to see the planning commission disbanded if the council does the commission’s job.

Councilor Steve Abbott made a motion to adopt section 17.12.90 of the BMRUZ with some changes and it passed 3-1 as by then Milton Finch had left the meeting. The vote was Hewitt, Abbott and Marshall yes and Campbell no. This motion makes construction of any new building over 125 feet in length a conditional use and any building taking up more than 6,000 square feet on a lot a conditional use. Section H allows for construction of new buildings up to 45 feet but buildings over 35 feet will have to be by conditional use.

John Hewitt made a motion to adopt Chap-ter 15 (Sign Code) except that electronic message centers will not be allowed. The motion passed 3-1 with Hewitt, Abbott and Marshall voting yes and Campbell voting no.

The council found something to agree on when they voted 4-0 on a motion by

John Hewitt to adopt two changes to the comprehensive plan including Goal # 8 encourage a walking trail that begins at Battle Rock Park and Goal #9 which says the city supports a Nearshore Research Station at the Port.

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Butterfly GardenBy: Paula Cracas

Saturday morning dawned nice and warm and volunteers gathered to help the Buffington Park Butterfly/Hummingbird Garden look respectable for the 4th of July and the rest of the summer. Many, many thanks to Sunset Garden members Gary Carter and DeEtte Miller; Port Orford Love Monkeys for Peace: Tom

Whitehead, Ken Stark, Mark Lankton, and Mary Gemmel; and Citizens Who Show Up To Make A Difference: Carol

Johnson, Sy Martinez, Sylvie Thomas, and gardener extraordinaire: Todd Yost. Thanks also to Leonard and Beverly for the rabbit manure and to the folks, who shall remain anonymous, who donated money. Many hands did make light the work and the garden looks fantastic. Go take a look. Just on the slight chance you don’t know where the Butterfly/Hum-mingbird Garden is, it’s right behind the horse arena. Be sure to wander over with your out-of-town visitors to see what can be done when everybody works together to make something beautiful and worth-while for the good of the community.

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Letter to the Editor,In regards to the dictatorship community that is having ordinances passed in the city for the businesses on the south end of town as to the style, color and theme appearance of our buildings, I wish to say in writing I absolutely am not going to comply.

If I want to paint tsunami waves and have John Travolta in his most embarrassing movie moment on my building that’s my choice. I own the building! How are you going to enforce this ruling, take revenue from the city by cutting off my water? Or cost the county to have me in jail with three hots and a cot? Just for spite this summer I might climb up on my roof and paint a 15 foot Kilroy in protest.

Why don’t you follow Myrtle Point’s lead and fix the sidewalks and put in some nice street lamps, or better yet find the water leaks in town and regain 50% or your lost treated water revenue.

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Dredging Begins in JulyBy Jay Stoler

Dredging will begin on or about July 1, according to Port Manager Gary Ander-son, speaking during the regular meeting of the Port Commission on Tuesday, June 19. Gary said that a contract had been awarded to Ickey Marine to remove 35,000 cubic yards of sand from under the hoist area via a clamshell dredge device. The sand will be “redistributed” behind the jetty. This type of dredging has been used successfully in the past.

This was also the final meeting for Com-missioner Evan Kramer, who chose not to run again. Kramer will be succeeded by Stanley Johnson, who was elected in May and will begin his four-year term at the next meeting in July.

The Port Commission gave Kramer a plaque to commemorate his four-year term of service. He was elected in 2003 by popular vote in the Special Districts election.

Kramer’s term was a unique one, as he is one of the only Commissioners to serve as President for two years in a row, during which he helped engineer a monumental financial turnaround for the Port. Tear-

ing down the old shop and cleaning the land of hazardous toxins, turning it from a liability (DEQ fines) to an asset that has been appraised at $645,000 was a major accomplishment for the Port under Kramer’s leadership.

In addition Kramer brought a lot a stability and organization to the Commission at a critical time, and helped the Port transi-tion into a much more smoothly running operation than it was four years ago. He was roundly applauded and thanked by the Commission and audience.

In other Port business:

• Made a transfer fund resolution to close out loan repayment update paperwork.

• Met in Executive Session under the Real Estate ORS to discuss tenant lease options.

The meeting adjourned at about 8:30 pm. The Port meets the third Tuesday of the month at City Hall at 7:00 pm.

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Fire DangerLarge landowners throughout southern Oregon are already feeling the heat in the early stages of the 2007 fire season, especially on the heals of the Woodruff Creek Fire near Allegany this past weekend.

“This fire was a perfect example of what we’re up against,” says Coos Forest

Protective Association spokesman Tom Fields. “A fire that burns this actively under calm weather conditions near the Oregon Coast raises a red flag for the rest of the summer.”

The Woodruff Creek Fire burned about 40 acres of medium slash in a five year old tree plantation. Fields says the main fire spotted and started an additional blaze

across a narrow canyon under light wind conditions. “The fuels on the ground are tinder box dry and highly prone to fire starts as well as spreading potential.” Fields adds that fire danger now is equal to that of mid or late July.

Landowners looking to protect their assets are restricting access and closing gates earlier than usual based on fire activity like Woodruff Creek and the abnormally dry conditions. For a list of private land closures, visit the Oregon Department of Forestry website at www.oregon.gov/odf. People wishing to gain access to specific private lands should contact the landowner directly.

Burn permits are required for rural residents outside incorporated cities for all outdoor debris burning, including incinerators and burn piles. Those living inside incorporated cities should contact their local fire department. Additional public use restrictions, such as campfire use, smoking and off-road driving, are just around the corner. To stay current on fire restrictions and forest closures, visit CFPA’s web site at www.coosfpa.net or call the Association’s closure information line at (541) 267-1789.

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Letter to the Editor,So you want to write again. This time you want to inform people who actually live here, who is going to live here by your standards and what their religion will be, by your standards. Does this mean when you say “Attract the RIGHT kind of Resi-dents, Businesses and Tourists” that you are referring to Rich/Poor, Black/White, and etc.etc? What a slap in the face. It’s not enough that you want to tell us how we are going to live or what to build and where, but now you want to control those that live here and what their religion will be, as if we are going to become a gated community. I guess filling out forms to meet your criteria would be a start and one big gate at each end of town would also be on your agenda. I just don’t see the people of Port Orford allowing this kind of trashing of their town. You know the one you don’t live in. You keep referring to the commercial owners on the south end of town that are the ones that have created this mess, well wake up, if the shoe fits it wear it, the only one stirring this up and making a mess of this is you. Get a life, quit trying to control everyone. Apparently you can’t even control your own. It’s not going to happen here. We

don’t need a gated community for your personal control. Its no wonder that you live out of town. I guess it’s so you can blame everyone else for your mistakes.

The aforementioned response is my personal opinion and is not meant to rep-resent Council sentiment. Transparency, openness and honesty are key essentials to being a more informed citizen.

Milton Finch SR.

BearWe will miss you so much. Zeke, Griz, Bogart & Zipper will see you again some day on heaven’s beach. Thank you for being the best of all dogs. Don’t’ be scared because Sadie will be there wait-ing for you. You truly were the Big Bear of the dock.

Til we see you again.

Take care of Sadie

Love, Millie & Scott

Buy a Star and Be a Star!That’s the slogan for the money raising campaign for Port Orford’s The Com-mon Good Food Pantry. Circle K in Port Orford has volunteered to sponsor the Buy A Star program. Each star is $1.00. The money raised will go to help pay for food purchased for our needy families in the Port Orford area. Each purchased star will be displayed at Circle K. Go on down and check out the stars, buy one, and become a STAR too. You will be in good company. And, thanks Circle K!

2007 Jubilee Parade JudgesPat Bry is the July 4 Jubilee parade “Grand Marshal”. The Jubilee Committee would like to thank the following volunteers for being our Parade Judges, Jim Auborn, Mayor of Port Orford, Evan Kramer, owner Downtown Fun Zone, Tobe Porter, Library Director.

the Port Orford Police Department, Fire Department will be present as observers. If their schedules permit, our local Cub, Boy and Girl Scouts will be participants in the Ceremony. We invite our friends and neighbors to come and observe this solemn ceremony.

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Letter to the Editor,I believe Mr. Finch makes a common er-ror in logic in his last letter to the editor concerning “Stakeholder”: He links time lived in an area and physical location to the validity of ideas, neither of which are connected. It is a wise group that listens to all ideas when grappling with a planning process. Sometimes the person with the “freshest” eyes catches a problem that the more “seasoned” eyes have come to overlook. This is exactly what happened on two occasions involving “first impres-sion” issues during planning processes I was involved with. Once the problem was noted it was obvious a solution was

Pictures of the Port“Pictures of the Port” is the theme for a 4th of July Photography Exhibit to be held at the Community Center from 10am to ? The photographs were taken by participants in an annual photography class led by noted local professional John Heida, and offer some striking and unusual looks at our local Port and its surroundings. The photography classes have been held for the past three years, and several members of this year’s class have taken part since the beginning. It’s surprising what different

Rotary Reaches GoalThe Rotary Club of Port Orford has reached this year’s goal to increase its Scholarship Endowment Fund to $100,000! Established fourteen years ago, the Scholarship Endowment Fund will now accumulate interest which will be available next school year, and every school year after that for scholarships for students graduating from the 2CJ School District.

Thanks to the many individuals and businesses in the Port Orford/Langlois communities whose contributions made this permanent Scholarship Endowment possible. The future of our local youth is one of Rotary’s top priorities. Rotary will continue to raise funds for scholarships so that, as Rotary President Dick Wold envisions, some day every graduating student can count on assistance with education and training beyond the high school level.

needed, but it was missed by all of us who had much more experience with the site (by coincidence I, too, had 18 years involvement). Listen, listen, listen should be mantra of everyone looking towards the future.

Respectfully,

Mark Lankton

perspectives and responses to the same basic theme were produced by this very creative group, which collectively chose the photos to be shown. Members of the class who will be showing their work include Lois Miller, Lynda Foster, Pat Stannard, Ruby Wagner, Roger Rieber, Julie Ells, Anne Redding, Sara Peters, and Steve Taylor. You may look at our port in a whole different way after seeing this exhibition!

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The Cat’s MeowVacation Cottage

Quaint, comfortable, affordable503 Jackson St. (866) 503-5003

80’ to beach accessAll reservations made in advance.

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The Crazy Norwegians11:30am - 8:00pm Wed. - Mon.

We will be OPENTuesday, July 3 & Wednesday, July 4

CLASSIFIED ADSCLASSIFIED ADS are $3.50 for the first 25 words or less, and 10¢ each for any additional words. Normal deadline for submission is 3:00pm Tuesday. Downtown Fun Zone, Inc., 832 Hwy 101, Box 49, Port Orford, OR 97465 (541) 332-6565.

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.

SHOP / RETAIL SPACE available July 1st. 962 sq. ft. $550/mo. 2 large bays with storefront, restroom, 220v , workbenches & shelving. Additional bay possibly available. May include electric. Great location across from City Hall with Hwy 101 visibility. Would make a great RV repair business. 332-6175.

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.

MONTHLY RV SPACES. 2 available for 1997 or newer RV’s. Inside pets ok. $310 + electric. Includes water, sewer, cable, wireless Internet and garbage. (541) 332-6175.

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.

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.

FOR RENT: ONE BEDROOM apart-ment. Middle of town – 1325 C., Hwy 101. Stop by Dad’s Coins, Collectibles to see or call 332-7676 or 253-7700.

JULY RENTAL. Waterfront 3 bedroom. Private, secluded, walk to everything. (541) 332-9110.

BANDON PROPERTY is hosting an open house at 1330 Lakeshore Drive Sat & Sun. 1-4.

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.

THE GURU IS IN! Here’s a computer technology expert who can deliver what you need. Set-up to overhaul, desktop to network, web page to database, tutoring to training, friendly ‘techie’ at your service. Scotty 332-0530.

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.

CLEANING BY DELLA - Housekeep-ing by the hour. Licensed. 332-0531.

“PAINTER MAN” painting service located in Port Orford. “Dependable” inte-rior or exterior painting service. Excellent references available. 332-0931.

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.

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.

PACE PRESSURE WASHING. Pres-sure washing of decks, patios, buildings, houses, trucks, RV’s, trailers, boats, park-ing lots, etc. Licensed, bonded, insured. CCB # 174383 Dave Pace 332-9008.

WANT TO GET MARRIED right away? Marrying couples. Metaphysical Life Church, An open minded congregation. Rev. Christine Richardson D.D. (541) 332-0381.

kENNY AND kATHY’S Lawn Services – We mow, weedeat, cut trees, and much more. Call for free est. 348-2610.

PORT ORFORD ADULT FOSTER Home has immediate opening for your loved one. RN on staff. Private room. Alzheimer’s /Dementia welcome. Call Debbie 332-1212 to schedule tour / interviews.

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Jim’s GemsRock Shop & MuseumRocks, Polishers, Grit

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Port Orford CounselingChristine Richardson Ph.D., C.H.T.

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NO WORRIES DAYCARE now enroll-ing. Limited space. Certified in-home care. Ages 2 yrs to 10 yrs. Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. Call Stacy @ 332-2032.

GARAGE SALECURRY 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.

YARD/STORAGE SALE Corner Jefferson & 9th St. 6-30 thru 7-04-07 10:00am-5:00pm. Boat, car, men’s stuff, boat motors, antiques, collectables, house-hold goods, junk.

YARD SALE AT PAULA’S BISTRO 236 Hwy 101. For the next two Saturdays, June 30th and July 7th. 10am to 3pm. Lots of great stuff.

GIANT GARAGE/ESTATE SALE, Friday & Saturday 6/29-6/30, 10:00-3:00. Truckloads of storage goodies. Furniture, housewares, antiques, collectibles, old sled, toboggan, wood trunk, antique crib. So much more! Up from Bandon Museum.

PuBLIC NOTICETHERE IS A VACANCY on the Port Orford City Council to complete the 1 ½ years remaining on Councilor Eskelson’s term. Any qualified elector residing in the City of Port Orford for the past 6 months

interested in serving our community is invited to submit a letter of interest and complete an application available at City Hall. Letters and applications should be mailed or brought to City Hall, P.O. Box 310, 555 W. 20th Street, Port Orford, Or-egon 97465, Attn: Jim Auborn, or emailed to portorfordcityh@harborside.com by July 11, 2007. The Mayor will make a nomination from qualified applicants to the City Council who will fill the position at the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 16, 2007.

LOST & FOuNDLOST: BLACk CAT ‘Jeezy’ medium short hair, thirteen pounds, ten years old. Tiny white dot on end of nose. Please call (206) 898-2795 or (425) 443-9241.

MISCELLANEOuSTHOUGHT FOR THE WEEk: “Those who have surrendered all selfish attach-ment in service, are like the leaf of a lotus floating clean and dry in water.” Sanskrit compliments of Now & Then Port Orford Mercantile.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE Medicine formulas available for cold, lung support, cardiac, sleep, back. Additional formulas available. Sea Breeze 332-0445.

ACUPUNCTURE and Chinese herbal medicine for body, mind and spirit. Excel-lent natural healing for pain, illness and emotional disharmony. Tina Vecera L.Ac. (541) 347-4539. Bandon.

MINI STORAGE/U-HAUL. 200+ storage units, 150+ climate controlled. Airport-U-Stor, across from Ocean Spray 347-4356.

100 & 250MIN PHONE CARDS are now in stock at the Downtown Fun Zone! $5.25 & $12.00 respectively..

NEW VIDEOS: “Shooter”, “Peaceful Warrior”, “Pride”, “The Stone Merchant”, “Black Snake Moan”, “Last Confederate”, “Dead Silence”, and “Miss Potter”. Please remember items are due back by 3:30pm the next business day. Reservations must be prepaid so cannot be taken over the phone. Downtown Fun Zone, Inc. Open 9:30-6 Mon-Thurs and 9:30-7 Friday and Saturday. Closed Sundays.

kITES kITES kITES Pocket kites that fly easy, and high in three styles & sizes. Now & Then Port Orford Mercantile. Dock Rd and 101. 332-1177.

PCI SOUND CARDS, SATA-IDE bi-directional adapters – use any kind of hard drive with any motherboard! USB Hubs, USB Card Readers, Cat-5 network cable. Lots more! The Downtown Fun Zone, Inc., your discount computer and electronics store! 832 Hwy 101 Port Orford. 332-6565.

CURRYDALE Crafts & Gifts @ Lang-lois now open 6 days a week. Fine wood craft, sheepskins & select antiques. Come see what we have. Ask about furniture repair. Across from market in Langlois. Grand Opening July 2, 3 & 4th!

coast Baseball league BBQ

Serving Marinated BBQ Chicken Meal

Saturday, June 30 11:30-2:00pmPort Orford Dock Beach

All proceeds benefit Youth Baseball in Port Orford

FOR SALE. 6x12 enclosed trailer. Ramp door. White. New tires! Great shape. No leaks. $2300. Call Garrett (201) 572-4290.

“STORMY’S ON THE DOCk” has brand new gypsy skirts and tops. All sizes plus astrological coffee cups. Also handmade bustiers and “red hats” etc.

HALIBUT at the Port Orford dock on Thursday 28th F/V Lynoma. Pre-order @ 290-9828.

GUITAR, BANJO, MANDOLIN, Bass lessons with Steve Montana. Learn techniques for all styles; blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, classical. Beginners welcome. $20 1/2 hour. 332-8048.

PRIDE MOBILITY SCOOTER Vic-tory for sale new $1700.00 two years old great cond. $500.00 firm four wheels 332-1041.

ORICk VACUUM. Perfect condition. $200.00. 290-6171.

GREEN VELOUR WING CHAIR & ottoman $50. 2 low bookcases $25. 332-1073.

ANNUAL SALE at Port Orford Pottery. 3 hours only – 9-12, Tuesday July 3. Across from Circle K.

WANTED Cheap pair of roof racks for my compact car. 332-0900.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Bas-kets! Baskets! Baskets! All kinds! Most Just 1.25! Got lucky at an auction!! Hand blown glass swan vases and regular vases! Really pretty, Just 10.00 each. New baby items, washer and dryer, less than 1 year old. Just 100.00! New utility knives dirt cheap. Wonder horse, riding horse, for kids. Baby tent, really special. Tee Pee tent for kids! throw rugs new, while they last. Much more! Will be open Sunday and Monday for any needs you may have. Closed on the fourth! Have a great and safe one! Scott and Sandee 572 14th Street 9a to 1p and 3p to 5p 332-0933.

NEED A TUTOR? I CAN HELP your child catch up for next year! I am a certified teacher in Curry County. I can help your child excel in all subject areas in grades K-8 no matter what their academic or behavioral difficulty! $30 per hour. Call Keren Albiston (732) 668-2305.

kITES kITES kITES Loads of 4th of July fun! Easy to fly in up to 25 mph wind. Many styles 24” to 60” and we also have one stunt kite in it’s own case. Now & Then Port Orford Mercantile. Dock Rd and 101. 332-1177.

VINNYS PURE MINI Dachshund pup-pies. Born 5/25. 3 Females, 3 males. No papers. $150.00 each. Call to reserve. 332-4057.

PLANE YOUR OWN LUMBER! Delta 12” portable thickness planer, extras, $200. 332-0166.

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Carl EskelsonPort Orford City Councilor Carl Eskel-son died on Monday evening, June 25. Eskelson served many years on the city council dating back to the 1980’s. He was the city council liaison for streets and recycling and served on the county recycling committee. Carl had a wry sense of humor which was often needed

Garden Club TourThe Sunset Garden Club Garden Tour this year takes place on Saturday, July 7. The “Town and Country” garden tour will include two delightful gardens in Port Orford and three more gardens along the Elk and Sixes Rivers. A private picnic area is reserved for tour goers at the Edson Creek Campground (no fees). Bring your own picnic basket or enjoy the Garden Club offerings. The gardens are open from 10:00am through 4:00pm. Maps for this self guided tour are avail-able in Port Orford at the Downtown Fun Zone, Creighton Plants, God’s Green Earth and in Bandon at Highway 101 Plants & Things. Maps are available for a $5 donation.

at the city council meetings. He was an advocate for the people on many issues including water rates.

Carl was 85 years old. He and his wife Marian are long time residents of Port Or-ford. He owned and operated an auto body shop in Port Orford for several years.

Services for Carl Eskelson will be held on Saturday, June 30, 1:00pm, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Port Orford at Twentieth and Washington Streets.