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Port Orford News September 3, 2008 • Page 5 Library news: ‘Oregon’s Geology on parade in Langlois’ Geology is a visual subject, challenging us to understand time and global change through observation of the distribution, composition, age and origin of rock layers. Oregon's history and geology are intimately connnected, from the spectacular eruption of Mt. Mazama nearly 7,000 years ago to current questions of water availability in the Klamath Basin. Thomas Condon, Oregon's first state geologist, wrote, “In prying apart the stone layers of the rocks, the scientist is, in reality opening the leaves of the past history of the world.” The Langlois & Port Orford Public Libraries are pleased to host an Oregon Chautauqua pro- gram from the Oregon Council for the Humanities. Geologist Janet L. Brown will discuss the important relationship between our land and ourselves in Changing Perspectives on Oregon's Geology. This free, public program will take place at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 6, at the Langlois Library. Oregon's distinctive land- scapes provide a classic and dra- matic story of four hundred mil- lion years of geologic changes, influenced by human processes in the last few millennia. Some geologists theorize that we are living in a new age - the Anthropogene (age of Man) - because human interaction with the natural environment is caus- ing such rapid acceleration of change. Janet Brown brings twenty- five years of experience with the U.S. Geologic Survey to this examination of the interplay between geologic and human history. Janet's deep love for the sci- ence allows her to impart her enthusiasm to students and the general public alike. Using the past as a key to the future, her research into ancient geosys- tems and processes can provide a relevant background to under- stand and assess climate change, global warming, and human response. This program is made possi- ble by funding from the Oregon Council for the Humanities (OCH), an independent, non- profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities that is dedicated to the belief that knowledgte and ideas are fundamental to the health of our communities. ART, from page 3 and nautical subjects. “I like nautical things,” he says: “bronze portholes, pro- pellers, blocks, rigging, floats, etc. The port, the fishermen, their boats with all their char- acter, make me feel very creative.” A striking pencil drawing catches the eye: ropes and pulleys on a sailboat. The piece took third place one year in a state art con- test in California. “Winter Getaway” won first place in two-dimensional art at the Coupeville (Whidbey Island) Arts and Crafts Festival in 2007. Full of detail, the bright painting includes the family cats and dogs, a surfboard, flags spelling out family names, mounted fish on the wall, and other objects. The contest judge commented: “This painting is a joy to behold and one can hardly keep from getting involved with it. It is very well executed and brings much needed humor to the world of fine art!” Davison still enjoys surfing and he creat- ed the official 2001 poster for O’Neill surf- boards’ Women on Waves Longboard Surf Fest at Capitola, California. Davison bought property in Port Orford because he has known the area since the 1950s. With his mother and older brother he traveled every year between Santa Cruz in the winter and Whidbey Island in the sum- mer. They usually drove the coast route and he always enjoyed coming through Port Orford. He calls it “a beautiful pearl; nes- tled away from the hubbub you run into in so many other spots. The people here are the real McCoy. They’re not spending time trying to be wannabes.” Another passion is restoring automobiles; he has several at home on Whidbey. The Artwork by Robbie Davison nickname “Rockin’ Robbie” came from when he was sixteen. He bought a ’56 Chevy with a burned out engine and put a dragster engine into it. “Art Off the Wall” is a feature of Port Orford News and the Port Orford Arts Council, 332-0487, www.portorfordart.org. After-school news NCFCC sponsors program By Brenda Fanning Foster For the Port Orford News When the After-School Program reopens on Monday, September 8, it will now be sponsored by the North Curry Families’ and Children’s Center. (Also known as the “Blue Building” in Port Orford.) In line with their commitment to offer services to all children in north Curry county, the pro- gram is now called, North Curry After-School Program. Conceived and facilitated by Brenda Fanning Foster, the After-School Program will continue to operate from the Port Orford Christian Center, at Washington and Tenth Streets. All children are welcome to attend this free, safe, and supervised after-school program, where healthy snacks will be served, and children can play in a safe, supervised environment. The program offers basketball, air hockey, billiards, foosball, games, music, art, reading, personal tutoring, someone to talk to, a chance to meet new friends, and a quiet room in which to read. Volunteers are on site to coordinate, supervise, and help the children. The need for this program is great. We have working parents, latch key kids, and youngsters roaming around town with little to do. We have children with nothing to eat when they get home from school, and children with needs, and no one with whom to talk. This program fills the gap, and offers food, activities, and companionship to those who would otherwise be on their own. We also have children who have great parents, good homes, and lots of opportunity, who also attend the program, and many of those parents have stepped up to the plate and are actively involved. The North Curry After-School Program is a well bal- anced, well rounded program, with good attendance. The program originally opened in March of this year, and the response was overwhelming. Within the first two weeks, 65 children had registered, and the program was feeding 100 chil- dren a week, without funding. One volunteer offered to financially support the program for the first three months, paying for food, games, and supplies, while some parents brought donations of food and snacks, and the Women’s Guild of St. John’s Catholic Church donated a weekly supply of fresh baked, healthy cookies. Local residents donated paper, toys, books, computers, and sports equipment. Over the summer, the facilitator applied for federal funding, and because a procedural guidebook, menu, mission statement, volunteer background checks and training were already in place, the program qualified for the first round of possible fed- eral funding through USDA, and sponsored by the Department of Education. Brenda Foster attended the DOE’s Child Nutrition Course in Salem in July, and returned with certifica- tion. In order to feed healthy snacks to 100 children a week, the cost is about $1.25 per child. The federal government will reimburse 68 cents per child when we prove that we have met all the guidelines. It is hoped that donations from the community will provide the balance of the food cost. Donation cans will be placed in shops in Port Orford, and grants will be applied for. If you would like to volunteer, make a donation, or ask a question about the program, call Brenda Foster at (541) 332- 1515. New plumbing company, Portside Plumbing, opens in Port Orford Local residents Michael Shane and Jeri Delight Harris are pleased to announce the grand opening of Portside Plumbing, CCB No. 183646. Portside Plumbing is bonded for $15,000 and liability insured for $1,000,000. They will be doing business in the town of Port Orford from a commercial lot they have purchased on 9th St. Having over 23 years of experience and being a second-generation plumber, Shane comes from a family of plumbing contractors. His father, Mike Finn (a current resident of Sixes) owns Visalia Plumbing in Visalia, Calif. His brother, Noel Finn, owns and operates Finn Plumbing in Monterey, CAlif. And his uncle, Jim Reese, owns and operates The Plumbing Company in Tulare, Calif. Shane and Jeri are eager to serve the commu- nity where they met, got married, bought a home and had their first child Ava (aka: “Baby Bear”). They hope that Portside Plumbing will assist in the economic growth of Port Orford as well as create a few more jobs. Jeri states that her only disappointment is she can no longer volunteer for the SMART Readers program at the elemen- tary school where she read for the children. Portside Plumbing’s phone number will be (541) 332-LEAK. PON photos by Matt Hall Portside Plumbingʼs is a generationsʼ- inspired, family business. From left to right are Michael Shanek, Ava, 1, and Jeri Delight Harris. IMAGES, from page 4 thru October 24. Their work will be showing in the Concourse Gallery. Kimberly is known for her International award winning paintings of birds and landscape. Lois is known for her award winning photography of birds and wildlife. The Audubon Society frequently uses Lois's photos to illustrate their articles. She is also highly respected as a profes- sional birder. She is represented by Point B Studio of Port Orford. Kimberly is represented by Select Art Gallery of North Bend. “Raptor,” an acrylic painting by Kimberly of a Red-shouldered Hawk, is one of the winners currently featured in the August/September issue of International Artist Magazine. The win- ning paintings each received full page coverage and worldwide publicity. The contest results may be viewed at www.internationalartist.com. Two of Kimberly's paintings are cur- rently being shown at The Palace Gallery in Oakland, Or. as a part of the Oregon Pastel Society 2008 16 Biennial National Juried Exhibition. This competition is juried by Richard McKinley, one of the foremost pastel artists in the world. The show will run through September 21st. For more information contact: O.S.U. Concourse Gallery, (541) 737- 6371, or susanbourque@oregonstate.edu. BRIEFS, from page 4 toothpaste/toothbrushes, motel- size shampoos/conditioners/lotions, small flashlights/LED style flashlights, Curry Public Transit bus vouchers, and dog food. Please drop off any of these items at the new Port Orford Library located at 1421 Oregon Street, phone 332-5622. Donations will be collected from the library on September 18. The Homeless Coalition is also looking for more volunteers to assist in addressing the issues of homelessness. The coalition will be meeting in Gold Beach on September 19 at 1:00 p.m. in the Blue Room of the County Annex; please come if you are interested in volunteering. Our goal is to develop a 10- year plan to end homelessness in Curry County. This plan is criti- cal in a number of ways. It will present to the county residents the situation of homelessness in the county and its causes. It will demonstrate to all county resi- dents an organized effort to con- cretely address the causes of homelessness in Curry County. It will validate the many efforts of local organization, faith-based groups and individuals who have not only been serving the home- less, but working toward reduc- ing homeless. Finally, it will enable the Coalition to present potential funding agencies a plan that was developed by and supported by a wide coalition of stakeholders. For the plan to be recognized and accepted as a knowledge- able, compassionate, and results- oriented plan, it calls for the widest community participation. For more information on how you can help, please call Susan Brown, Director of Curry County Economic & Community Development at (541) 247-4466. Advertise your business or service in the PORT ORFORD NEWS BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY for only $5 a week - $20 a month! With over 1,000 newspapers sold each week, in your business area! Call (541) 260-3638, or e-mail to portorfordnews@gmail.com
