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Port Orford News May 21, 2008 • Page 3 Viewpoints A letter from the editor The Port Orford News is well. Not great, but well. Thanks to the support and determination of the people of Port Orford, Sixes, Langlois, Bandon, Gold Beach, Ophir, Brookings, Coos Bay, North Bend, Coquille and beyond, the Port Orford News is once again a living newspaper. Once again telling about lives - about kids, about our triumphs, about our tragedies, about our town. And because of it people stop me and say “Thank you.” When they do I’m always a little at a loss for words - but here goes. No, Port Orford. Thank you. Thank you for the grandest experience I’ve ever had in journalism. Thank you for supporting your newspaper, and since the newspaper actually stopped, its recent track record as a business is short. Advertising revenue is rising steadily - you’ve done a great job of supporting your newspaper - but I could use some capital improvements. I’d like to consolidate my debts, clear my ledgers by paying some bills and maybe even have a little set ahead for paying press and shipping costs. And I’d love to have internet in the office. That would save a lot of time and let me really commu- nicate with so many more readers. And the paper could really use a scanner and a printer - none of it absolutely necessary stuff of course, but they would make it easier to work. But I’ve been getting along without that stuff so far - if necessary I will continue to a little longer. Chetco understands this. They’re supportive of allowing me to run it. I’m grateful - and humbled - especially by the way that I’ve been accepted, the way I have been taken in. That’s special. I won’t forget. And now the newspaper is well. Billing is soon to go out for the first time, thanks to the efforts of Mary O. Loan Bookkeeping & Tax Service who are not only organizing my mess of receipts, but are also teaching me how to do it myself. But money, as it has been from the beginning, remains tight. So I would like to ask a favor. I’ve applied for a loan, from Chetco, our local credit union. And I can answer most of the questions asked by my loan agent; I can supply years of tax records from when I co-owned the paper, but Community news briefs the newspaper too. They know our story. They’d like to find a way to help me qualify for this loan. So Chetco has said that in lieu of a recent, long- term business history, they will accept declara- tions of support from readers, subscribers and advertisers. That means that what you say matters. You’ve got a vote. You can tell Chetco what you think of your newspaper and the fella running it. I’d appreciate it. You’ve saved your newspaper once, this time it just needs a kind word - and as many of them as possible. You can vote by e-mail, the address is nthoma- son@chetcofcu.org. Thank you. Matt Hall Editor/Port Orford News Itʼs a big hit PON photo by Daryl Thomas City to sell vehicles The City of Port Orford Police and Public Works Departments are accepting sealed bids for sur- plus vehicles to be sold by them. Bids will be accepted at City Hall, 555 W. 20th St. or by mail with VEHICLE BID/POLICE or PUBLIC WORKS printed on the envelope at PO Box 310, Port Orford, OR 97465 until Noon, May 29, 2008, then bids will be opened at 3 p.m. in the Port Orford City Hall Gable Chambers by the Police Department and City Administrator. The vehicles are (one) 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, and (one) 1988 Buick LeSabre from the Police Department, and (one) 1989 GMC Pickup Truck, (one) 1974 Meyers Trailer (sewer clearner), and (one) 1974 Ford Van with Equipment from Public Works. These vehicles can be inspect- ed prior to bidding at the City shop at 2848 Port Orford Loop, Port Orford, OR 97465. All vehicles will be sold “AS IS” to the highest bidder with payment due at the opening of the bids. Bid winners must remove vehicles from City property within five working days from notification of having won the bid. A bid package containing vehicle description and bid forms is available at either Port Orford City Hall or the Port Orford Police Department. Curry 4-H Camp registrations ongoing Planning your summer activi- ties? How about joining other Curry County kids in grades 3-5 for a fun and exciting 4-H camp experience. Registrations have been deliv- ered to the Curry County schools for the 2008 4-H Lobster Creek Camp to be held June 17-20 at the Lobster Creek Youth Camp located 18 miles northeast of Gold Beach. The camp will be run by adult Extension Staff and volunteers, with counselors being Senior 4- H members that have gone through a series of trainings. This years camp will be enti- tled “Enchanted Lobster Creek Camp” with cabins, staff and counselors taking on the names of the magical aspects of nature and the forest! Activities will include crafts, educational programs, swim- ming, hiking, campfire activities, games and friendship building to last a lifetime. This camp is not limited to 4- H members. The cost is $90 per camper (some scholarships are available) for registrations received through May 31st. For more information on how to become a part of this wonder- ful camping experience, contact the Curry County 4-H office at 1-800-356-3986 or 247-6672. Space is limited so register early! Jared Tarr wins scholarship The Sunset Gartden Club has awarded its annual scholarship for 2008 to Jared Tarr of Port Orford. Tarry, 17, will be gradu- ating from Pacific High School on May 30 with hon- ors and third in Tarr his class. In the fall he will attend Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., where he will pursue a degree in conservation science with a focus on marine resources management. Each eyar the grden club of Port Orford awards a scholar- ship to a local graduating senior who plans to major in botany, ecology, horticulture, forestry, amrine biology, land manag- ment, landscaping, or other related fields. Tarr is the third recipient of the Sunset Garden Club schol- arship. D the corner when I met my future wife. I didn't want to end up half way across the world from her. I decided college would be the best route. What to do with my future became quite important. It should be for all of us. Well, I ran into a few difficulties. I remember my first quarter as a senior started off with a real bang. I was taking my final exam in American Problems. The test had been handed out and one of my colleagues whis- Photo of the week: ‘Living History’ North Curry County Church Directory St. Christopher Episcopal Church To be continued ... by Pastor Doug Jamieson reams and visions of grandeur were regular in my senior year of high school. I thought about joining the military for awhile. It seemed to me that going through the ROTC program could be a way to invest my life in a patriotic way. I am not one to launch a cam- paign for war, but I do believe in protecting our rights as citizens of the U.S.. Then my life turned Itʼs a hit at Coast League Baseball. pered from behind me and asked some trivial question like "What's the date?" I turned my head to tell him then quickly turned back around to take the test. At the end of class we were to take our tests up front to the teachers desk. To my amaze- ment, the teacher took my test, lifted it like a crane, moved it over the trash can and released it. That was my final test grade. Trashed. Needless to say, I was embar- rassed and in shock. The same happened to my colleague. My fresh start as senior was jeop- ardized. I admit, when I was in junior high I did cheat on one test and never forgot it. It wasn't a good feeling. I never cheated again on my tests, but was being accused of such. Must try hard- er. Later on that same year, I went to my councilor and ask him what I needed to do to apply for college. I'll never for- get his council in the hallway near his office. He said “If you think high school is hard, wait till you get to college.” That was it. He never came back with any other informa- tion. But, that didn't stop me. I went to my english teacher and he asked me what I wanted to do, then told me where to get the information, and I followed his advice. Though my average grades in high school slowed me up a bit, I was able to go on to college. When graduation day came for college I was on the Dean's List. Hard work does pay off. Maybe you have had some bad breaks along the way. That can all change. It does no good to hold resentments against people who don't understand you, nor does it do any good to act defeated. I believe God helped me along my journey. He can help you too. How can I possibly tell all of the emotions that flooded my mind on that last year at Pacific? I wonder what is going through the minds of our present graduates? Please know that if you apply yourself and ask the right ques- tions to the right people, you will be doing yourself a great service. Don't give up! Read the Port Orford News online at portorfordnews.net Port Orford Christian Center Come celebrate the Lord with Pastor Doug Jamieson. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. 214 Ninth St. (Behind Fun Zone) Sunday School ........9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning ....11 a.m. Sunday Evening ......5 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ....6:30 p.m. (541)332-0998 10th & Washington (541)332-2561 St. John’s Catholic Church Sunday . . . . .8:30 a.m. Wed. . . . . . . . . .9 a.m. Hwy. 101 & 15th St. Port Orford, OR (541)253-6250 F irst C ommunity C hurch 2025 Jackson St. (541) 332-3664 Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Zion Lutheran Church Bible Study at 10 a.m., Worship at 11 a.m. “God’s work, our hands ...” Pastor Tim Carraher 2015 Washington (541)332-3581 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Port Orford Branch 20th & Jackson 332-5501 Langlois Community Church “Where the Word of God is Proclaimed” Daily Weather Statistics Month Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. High 58 60 58 62 Low 36 37 37 40 BAR 30.19 30.23 30.09 30.15 Rain 0.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 Year 44.95 44.95 44.95 44.95 Wind 10 10 5 21 Weather statistics by DeBoyd Smith 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. – Sixes River, OR Bar-B-Que! PON photo by Carol Berger Shalisa Singleton as Annie Hughes, right, and Dolores Care as Jane Hughes are shown during the living history presentation “Jane and Annie” at Hughes House on Motherʼs Day. The presentation will be repeated on State Parks Day, June 7. Sunday, May 25 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Buffington Park A Frame Bar-B-Que, hamburgers, side order & drink for $5 Put on by the Port Orford Chamber of Commerce to benefit the Pacific Wind Riders Association Pastor Rick House ◆ Youth Pastor Kyle Busenitz Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. ◆ Sunday Worship - 10:45 a.m. ◆ Wed. Bible Study - 7 p.m. ◆ Nursery provided Hwy. 101 in Langlois ◆ (541) 348-2301
