Port Orford News
August 13, 2008 • Page 3
Viewpoints
Letters to the editor:
Honored to be asked ...
Alan and I were honored to be asked
to be the Grand Marshals of the Port
Orford Jubilee this year. I would like to
thank not only the Jubilee Committee
for the wonderful experience but also
those people who stopped us and con-
gratulated us. We received many notes
and letters and it was so heart warming
to receive them. Our time in Port
Orford has been special and we have so
many wonderful memories over the
years to take with us. Thank You!
The Jubilee committee did a wonder-
ful job of organizing this years Jubilee's
events. I know how much hard work
and personal effort t takes to make sure
every event goes as planned. This year
they had four event days and did a
splendid job.
The weather cooperated and the fire-
works on the 4th were fantastic. We
were able to experience two ways of
seeing them. The fog created a soften-
ing of each burst and then move away
to give us our usual clear view as well.
Where else but in Port Orford can we
have fireworks that last for an hour!
Again, a huge THANK YOU to
TEAM JUBILEE.
Brenda & Alan Mitchell,
Port Orford
Commend those who help ...
I’d like to commend all the people
who give of their time, energy and
finances to work to make our commu-
nity a worthwhile place to live.
I am particularly writing to thank
John Hewitt for his service on the Port
Orford Library Foundation Board, the
Port Orford Ocean Resource Team, the
Oregon Solutions group (appointed by
Gov. Kulongoski), the Port Orford
stormwater management committee,
the Public Works Committee, the
Public Safety and Ordinance
Committee and the position of city liai-
son to the Port of Port Orford as well
as city councilperson to Port Orford.
For those people who spend their
time in negative and destructive pur-
suits, I say get a life and do something
worthwhile.
Mary Jane LaBelle,
Port Orford
A big thank you ...
This is a big thank you to the LDS
volunteers, who came to Port Orford to
clean up our city parks and old jail.
What a wonderful caring group of peo-
ple to go out of their way to Make a
Big Difference for us.
Kudos also go to Jim Billings and
the Parks Commission for coordinating
this event. And I hear they are coming
back to help again!
While saying think uyou, I believe it
also goes to all the businesses that
painted and spruced up this summer.
Maybe the beauty of the new libray
inspired them; whatever it wasy, it also
is making a big difference.
Now to only get the Post Office and
the dentist office painted.
Sincerely;
Mary Colozzi,
Port Orford
Why so much acrimony ...
I am an Oregon resident, a Port
Orford resident, I vote here, I pay lots
of taxes to the State of Oregon.
I am writing to inquire and perhaps
start some dialogue as to why there is
so much political acrimony in this
small community. I am trying to under-
stand what is the problem.
Examples of this acrimony that come
to mind most immediately are: 1.
Problems associated with a police
chief, whose reporting relationship is
not to the town’s chief executive but to
a legislative member! This is like the
FBI Director Muller (part of executive
branch of government) reporting to
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
(Legislative branch). 2. Police officers
that bring legal action (tort claims)
against the City. 3. Police officers who
attempt to interrogate members of the
city council at public meetings. 4. City
Council meetings that come close to
being physical confrontations.
I am also trying to understand why
the citizenry here has a disagreement
over every proposition to improve the
city whether it’s a zoning matter, a new
or repaired water deliver system, a
small bond issue for a library (that was-
n’t used anyway), a sign control ordi-
nance or beautification project. I do
understand that none of us likes to have
our rice bowl rattled in the form of pos-
sible small tax increases or other minor
short term inconveniences however I
woud suggest that when we have a
vibrant and prosperous city we all ben-
efit and we all benefit in the long run.
Can’t we agree that we want a pros-
perous and beautiful community? Can’t
we agree that a large portion of the city
budget should not be devoted to
enforcement for those passing through?
Can’t we agree thaty two or three or
four failed businesses a year is not eco-
nomically healthy for our community?
Can’t we agree that numerous empty
buldings are not good for our com-
muity? Can’t we agree that incentives
to investors to come to our commuity
will benefit us all in the longer run?
Can’t we agree on some elemental
advertising sign conrol as a partial
abatement of visual pollution.
The City has the potential to be more
that decaying storefronts and empty
buldings and very little commerce. It’s
had this potential for the seven years I
have been coming here, but not much
has changed.
How about we skip the petty behav-
ior. how about we have a “mission
statement” for our town and let part of
that mission statement be that we
exclude what is not helpful and include
what improves us all.
Del Pelton,
Port Orford
Benefits of Home Rule ...
One of the main benefits the Home
Rule Charter will provide to the people
of Port Orford, and Langlois would be
for the first time they would have a
guaranteed representative and a voice
and seat on the Board of
Commissioners.
Our county is very diverse and the
Charter creates five Commission dis-
tricts, one of which consists of the
See LETTERS, page 4
To be continued ... by Pastor Doug Jamieson
T
he old steps of the
Battle Rock Junior High
School can still be seen
on the right as you head up the
paved road south of the Savoy
Theatre and on up the hill to
the overlook.
The old school, which has
long since been torn down, as
well as the gymnasium, is
where many students attended
their sixth through eighth
grade years.
Memories of those years
often surface from my past,
but I purposely choose to
move on to other things. Still,
they are memories which I use
to help me understand the
mind of a junior high student
today.
I remember the day my dad
took me into Charlie Jensen's
music store previously located
on the north end of Port
Orford, and asked me to pick
out a
musical
instru-
ment. My
parents
started
me on
piano les-
sons in
the third
grade, but
I tired of
Doug Jamieson
them
quickly.
Still wanting me to play some
kind of instrument, they kept
after me until I picked out a
cornet (later I traded it in on a
trumpet).
It was exciting and new to
sit in the band and hear all the
different instruments playing
together at once. I grew to
love and appreciate the band.
It became a place of escape
from the rest of my homework
filled world. I loved playing
the cornet and surprisingly
began to excel somewhat at it.
In my sixth grade year at
Battle Rock Junior High we
had band tryouts for seating in
all instruments.
I didn't think much about it
until the band director placed
me in first chair. Apparently,
the other two trumpet players
who were in the seventh and
eighth grades didn't like it very
much. They didn't want an
underclassman seated ahead of
them. The eighth grader quit
band and the seventh grader
waited until after class one day
when I was near the bleachers
below the stage. There he
came up to me and kicked me
hard in the groin.
I remember this surprised
feeling and the pain as I
crawled under the bleachers to
hide and gather my senses.
BRIEFS, from page 2
navigate through CFCU’s home
banking and bill payer applica-
tion. This same class was pre-
sented in February in Brookings
and was enjoyed by all who
attended.
The upcoming August class
will be taught by CFCU
employees Vincent Jaramillo, a
CISCO certified Systems
Analyst, and Lauren DiMella,
who is regularly involved in
Home Banking and Bill Pay
functionalities. Both individuals
currently educate at a profes-
sional level.
For information regarding the
class or registration, contact
your local branch, or call
Lauren DiMella at (800) 237-
8064 ext. 1056. Space is limit-
ed, sign up today!
About Chetco Federal Credit
Union:
Chetco Federal Credit Union
is a progressive, community
chartered credit union with a
strategic vision for the future.
CFCU has provided over 50
years of service to 30,000 mem-
bers; with eleven branches and
over $330 million in assets.
What did I do to deserve that?
I decided rather than quit-
ting, I would try even harder
to learn to play the cornet and
trumpet. No, I did not retaliate
against that one person, and
later, I just felt sorry for him.
We don't talk about it very
much, but students can be a bit
cruel to one another. Now as I
look back I wonder if there
were any students that I have
hurt in any way. I certainly
would ask forgiveness.
To hurt anyone by word or
deed is never my intention.
But, sometimes it can happen,
usually out of misunderstand-
ings. Perhaps something like
this has happened in your past.
Don't stop doing what is
right because someone doesn't
like it. Stand up for what you
know is best and keep moving
to that direction.
To be cont'd ...
Port Orford Garage
CFCU is “Dedicated to Helping
People” and serves members in
the communities of Coos and
Curry Counties, Oregon and Del
Norte County, California.
Pet of the Week
'Neath The Wind Realty, inc
at the Curry County
Animal Shelter
736 Hwy 101 Port Orford, Oregon
Phone: 541.332.9463 (Wind)
‘Lady’
www.neaththewind.com
RMLS
Mon-Sat: 9-5 pm; Sundays by appt. only
Ed Beck, Broker: 332-2046
Sara Clark, Broker GRI: 253-6888
Susan Eastman, Broker: 253-6336
Jamey Knapp, Broker: 290-7818
Joyce Spicer-Kinney, Broker GRI: 253-6198
Esther Winters, Broker GRI: 332-2021
RURAL HOME on 2 acres
located between Port
Orford and Bandon. This
1950's home is a 4 br, 2 ba.,
has a large landscaped
yard and is on a well and
septic system. Wood floors
are in the living room and
kitchen. The backyard is
partially fenced with large
fir trees covering approxi-
mately half the property.
$247,000 #273
Soccer practice to begin at Pacific High
Photo by Diana Swenson
High School Soccer
practice begins
Monday, August 18,
4-8 p.m. at Pacific
High for Pacific and
Bandon students.
You will need a cur-
rent physical,
health insurance
and signed paper-
work. Bring water,
running shoes,
cleats and shin
pads. For informa-
tion, paperwork or
questions please
call coach Tom
Swenson at 347-
2812 or 297-2355. In
this file photo
Shane OʼBrien, No.
4, is shown in
action for the
Pirates during a
match last season.
Church Directory
St. Christopher
Episcopal Church
Lady is a
six year
old
Beagle
mix. She
is gentle,
quiet, lov-
ing and a
little shy.
She would
make a
great dog
for a senior or a family.
Katie is a
three
year old
Terrier
mix.
Sweet,
obedient
she
would
make a
great
family
dog.
Tuffy is a 6 year old Chocolate
Lab mix.
Intelligent,
well
trained,
loving, he
would
make a
great dog
for a Senior
or a fami-
ly. He is
happy with
a gentle
walk or sitting at your feet!
Skeeter is
a year old
Pointer mix
with only
three legs.
He is ener-
getic and
affectionate
amd likes
long runs
on the
beach.
Pet of the Week is
sponsored by the
Port Orford News, private
individuals & businesses.
Anyone who would like to
help sponsor Pet of the
Week please call Matt Hall
at (541) 260-3638.
For adoption info
call (541) 247-2514
Sponsored by
Geoff Trotter
of Florida
Port Orford
Christian Center
Come celebrate the Lord
with Pastor Doug Jamieson.
Sunday Holy Eucharist
10 a.m.
417 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
$33.95 Lube, Oil & Filter
1738 N. Oregon St.
(541) 332-0494
See BRIEFS, page 4
Betty Sejlund, Principal Broker
North Curry County
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”
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