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NOTICES Tribal Member Back in Painting Business Peace and Dignity Journey 2000 Runs Through Oregon by Mel Huey Tribal member Ty Merrill has gone back into business for himself, operating All- Right Painting Co. He has more than 15 years of experience in painting all types of structures, both interior and exterior. He started painting in 1983 for his grandfather, Joe H. Lane. He painted for “Grandpa Joe” for about 10 years. In 1992, he went into business for himself in Salem, Ore., where he painted new construction and specialized in custom homes. This year, he decided to go back to doing what he loves. Don’t hesitate to call him about your painting needs: Home: 503-658-6809 Cell: 503-679-5832 Pgr: 503-414-4419 Fax: 503-658-1639 Guide Books Feature Oregon Coast In an effort to spread the word about the region’s visitor highlights, the Central Oregon Coast Association (COCA) has released its first map-guide for travelers to Lincoln County and the Central Oregon Coast designated to answer all sorts of visitor questions. The “Oregon Central Coast Map-Guide” was produced in partnership with Community Projects, Inc. “While we’re answering hundreds of calls and thousands of visitor e-mails about Central Coast travel, the focus here is on the best things to do and where to stay here in Lincoln County,” notes COCA Executive Director Guy DiTorrice. ‘The map-guide is a colorful, handy reference of our communities and what you can experience on the Central Oregon Coast.” The compact 48-page booklet includes community maps, key visitor attractions (indoors and outdoors), annual events listing, emergency numbers, a local business directory, and information for overnight lodging locations between Yachats and Pacific City, with most along U.S. Highway 101. The Oregon Central Coast Map- Guide is available at no-charge by contacting COCA at 1-800-767-2064, 541-265-2064, coca@orcoast.com or http:// www.orcoast.com/coca. The map-guide is also available at Oregon State Welcome Centers as well as at many chambers of commerce and visitor centers along the Oregon Coast. Peace and Dignity is a Native American spiritual run that was done in 1992 and 1996 and is scheduled again in 2000. Runners started in Chickaloon, Alaska, and in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, in early May. In October, the runners will meet at ancient temples in Teotihuacan near Mexico City. The following is the tentative schedule from Gustavo Gutierrez, who again is a run coordinator: From White Salmon Warm Springs Redmond Eugene Reedsport Coquille Gold Beach To Warm Springs Redmond Eugene Reedsport Coquille Gold Beach Tolowa Nation Road Hwy 35 & 26 Hwy 26 & 97 Hwy 242 & 126 Hwy 99 & 38 Hwy 101 Hwy. 101 Hwy. 101 Miles 87 42 112 87 44 72 76 Arrival Date 1 day 7/8/00 1 day 7/9 2 days 7/11 2 days 7/13 1 day 7/14 1 day 7/15 1 day 7/17 The above schedule can be discussed and fine-tuned by local groups. As in the past, the Peace and Dignity Journey is not sponsored and has few funds. The run brings people together as runners and in daily spiritual ceremonies with the communities they pass through. Non-runners are needed to donate time, help plan overnight stops, organize potlucks, and for prayers and support. For additional information, contact • Huey at 541-345-3181, e-mail MelHuey@aol.com. Peace and Dignity Journey 2000 Running lies at the core of the Peace and Dignity mission as spiritual purity lies at the core of Native-America running. The exertion, tenacity and stamina demanded by long distance running, when coupled with the will to defend our traditions, serve our elders, and promote our children, can elevate us, men and women alike, to the status of warriors. It is in such a state of grace, disencumbered of life’s common subversions, that we fall into stride with the heartbeat of the mother planet — from the wing-pulse of hummingbirds to the turning of tides - that we glimpse for a moment and for a moment give name to the unnamable forces driving the cosmos, that we look without shame into the faces of our ancestors. The Central Oregon Coast Association distributes free information regarding Lincoln County accommodations and attractions. Oregon Coast Mile-by-Mile Guide The Oregon Coast Visitors Association and Oregon Coast magazine have joined forces to produce the annual “Mile-by-Mile Guide to Highway 101.” This is a perfect example of the true Oregon spirit - two groups working together for the benefit of the state with a common sense solution,” noted Craig Tutor, OCVA president. “As a fairly new organization, OCVA needed an extra boost getting a visitor guide together representing the entire coast. The Oregon Coast magazine Mile-by- Mile Guide is a great way to complete the project, with a well produced guide now in our hands for visitor inquiries." As part of this partnership effort, Oregon Coast magazine produced an expanded run of Mile-by-Mile Guides for distribution to all of Oregon’s official State Welcome Centers, for OCVA members along the entire Oregon Coast, as well as distribution to numerous chambers of commerce and visitor centers throughout Oregon. Visitors may pick up copies of the guides while traveling, with Oregon Coast magazine subscribers receiving their copy with the May/June edition. The Oregon Coast Visitor Association is contract-managed by the Central Oregon Coast Association as the coastal region’s destination marketing organization, promoting year-round travel, recreation and overnight accommodations in all seven coastal Oregon counties. Visitors considering or planning trips to the Oregon Coast may contact OCVA for their own copy of the 72-page, full-color guide at (toll-free) 1-888-628-2101, 541-574-2679, info@oregon-coast.org or http:// www.oregon-coast.org. 13
