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Port Orford News THE MOST WESTERLY WEEKLY IN THE CONTIGUOUS 48 STATES Volume 53, No. 14 Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Inside Price - Fifty Cents ‘Popcorn not included’ www.eflix.tv offers thousands of Blu-Ray, DVD and games Chris Speed of the Savoy Theater, and her brother Ron want to create jobs in N. Curry County Clean up A lot of help was given during the annual SOLV Beach Clean up, and one reader has written a long letter of thanks. — Page 3 By Matt Hall PON staff writer It’s eflix, at www.eflix.tv, the brainchild of longtime Port Orford resident and owner/oper- ator of the Savoy Theater and her older brother, Ron, and with “over 30,000-plus” titles, it could be your Blu-Ray, DVD and game subscription service. And why not? It’s easy, convenient and com- petitive with other, out-of-area subscription services, and with your support it could create jobs here in Northern Curry County. “My goal is to create jobs here,” said Chris Speed. “We are completely competitive with any other online service.” “Cheaper on games,” added Ron Speed. “And we’d just like to keep the money in Curry County,” said Chris. “And (for new sub- scribers) it’s 50 percent off the first month on any rental plans - with an unlimited amount of movies and games.” And to take advantage of that offer, all the customer has to do is go online at www.eflix.tv and sign up for a membership. Libraries! Thereʼs a lot going on at the Port Orford and Langlois libraries this month. — Page 5 Big yacht One of the largest yachts in America tied up off the Port of Port Orfordʼs docks See Life with Brice for details. — Page 6 Port Orford, Curry County, Oregon 97465 “It’s comparable pricing with a well-known national subscrip- tion service,” said Chris with a smile. “The customer picks out the films or games they want to see and fills out their list. That day we mail them out to your address - if you sign up for three - we mail out three. “And when you are fin- ished with one, just place it in our prepared envelope and mail it back,” she continued. “As soon as we get one back we mail out the next one on your list. “We pay all the shipping, both to and back,” said Ron. “The just put the disc in the sleeve, which goes into the two-way mailer, and put it back in the mail.” And jobs - here - in Northern Curry County. What about cre- ating jobs? “My goal for opening this business is to create jobs,” said Chris. “We have rented the old Campbell Realty Building, next to the Post Office at 328 6th See EFLIX page 7 PON photos by Matt Hall Ron and Chris Speed of the Savoy Theater and eflix are shown with some of their over 30,000 titles. Fine dining in Port Orford/Northern Curry County The Hard Rain Cafe offers great baked goods, breakfasts and coffee with friends Coming up Port Orford Rotary Club The Port Orford Rotary Club meets each Thursday, at noon, at the Port Orford American Legion Hall. Senior Center breakfast The Port Orford Senior Center will serve a breakfast begining at 8 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 12. ʻThe Passion Of Christʼ The award-winning film, “The Passion Of Christ,” will be shown, free, at 11 a.m., Easter Sunday at POCC. Also inside Rays Food Place, McKayʼs Market, Port Orford Christan Centerʼs: “The Passion Of Christ” News briefs By Brice Wagner PON photo by Brice Wagner PON staff writer Albert Allison, left to right, Maurisa Piazza and Pat Cox are shown at the counter of Port Orfordʼs Hard Rain Cafe. The Port Orford News trav- eled to the Hard Rain Café Friday April 3 to interview busi- ness owner/ operators Pat Cox and his business partner Maurisa Piazza. The Hard rain Café opened July 3rd, 2008 and had an over- whelming business start during the Fourth of July holiday. A bit of history before we get into information on the new café is as follows. The building that now is the Hard Rain Café was the “Ostrander Family home.” The home was built by the late Royal Ostrander, father of Bob Ostrander in the early 1930’s. The late Robert (Bob) Ostrandor is the father of Muriel Gehrke of Port Orford. Bob Ostrander was a nose gunner) on a B17 flying fortress World War 11. Bob was stationed in England and flew many missions over Germany manning his battle sta- tion (twin 50 cal machine guns) protecting the Pilots up front. Bob was in his upper twenties but was drafted and he had two children at home. The members of Zion Lutheran invite our friends and family of the community to come and worship with us dur- ing this sacred and festive week. Maundy Thursday Worship & the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at the church begin- ning at 5p.m. Please return to the church on Easter Sunday coming together to hear the grace and good news of the sure and certain hope, truth, and of the resurrection of Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior. The journey of Lent that has lasted these forty days closes with the beginning of the most Holy Week of the Christian Year. Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem to the sounds and songs of praise from growing crowd of believers. Quickly, emotions and events took a turn from happiness to hate. Jesus faced the contempt of the crowd and the cross of Calvary with dignity, dedication and deter- mination to the will of the Father. God’s love and saving grace through His Son is his personal gift to you. God wel- comes you, and we welcome you to the open door of His church and community of friends and family in his Holy Name and Spirit. Zion Lutheran is located at 2015 Washington Street. For more information about the congregation and various activi- ties of the church, please feel free to contact Pastor Tim Carraher at 332-3581. Blessings and the favor of God be with you always. Easter services set at St. Christopher’s The family of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church will cele- brate the Resurrection of Jesus, Easter Day on Sunday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at the church at 417 Ninth Street, Port Orford (behind the Downtown Fun Zone.) The service begins with the lighting of the Paschal (Easter) Candle, singing of the Exsultet, the Renewal of Baptismal See BRIEFS, page 4 See HARD RAIN page 8 Port Orford city government Mayor Pro tem Jim Auborn receives new kidney By Matt Hall Zion Lutheran to hold Easter services He managed to survive many combat missions and came home. Many B17 and B 24 bomber crews never made it back. After the War the Ostranders raised a family here that was their home. Bob worked as a mechanic and later worked as a mechanic for the Curry County Road Department. Many years passed and eventually Casey Tooley purchased the property and Casey and Son Brian Tooley converted the home on Front Street into a bakery. Time went on and now Pat Cox and Maurisa Piazza have the build- ing leased. The restaurant is decorated by many older photos of Maurisa’s family both in California and days gone by in Oakland, Oregon (the 1920’s). On warmer days customers can sit outside on the deck in the open air. Every day that the Hard Rain is open Pat and PON staff writer Port Orford Mayor Pro tem Jim Auborn, who has been filling in for Mayor John Roorbach who is on a medical leave, has also been placed on the inactive list due to the sudden opportunity to receive a kidney transplant. The following is an e-mail received from Port Orford City Councilman David Smith, who Auborn has been in contact with. The mayor is well, and has received his kidney transplant, as the communication indicates. “I received a phone call from Mayor Auborn Sunday afternoon from Portland.,” wrote Smith. “As he and Karen were returning home to Port Orford Saturday afternoon they received a phone call while they were passing through Woodburn from the Mayor’s Transplant Team. “Jim and Karen turned around and rushed back to Portland where he immedi- ately went into surgery for his kidney trans- plant. “He is recovering in the hospital, sounds well and is in good spirits. Citizen’s concerns Port Orford City Council Council agrees to ‘Pig Roast’ Does not like two council meetings Jack Pruitt - ‘I’ve lived here for 30 years and we’ve always had one council meeting,” said Pruitt to the listening Port Orford City Council. “I feel we should go back to one meeting per month. “I think this 3:30 meeting leaves a lot of people out - and I’ve talked to a lot of people and they agree. So I think we should go back to one meeting.” “You don’t like the time, or See CONCERNS page 7 “ He said that he has spoken to Mayor Roorbach (Please see Viewpoints, page 3 for a letter from Mayor Roorbach) and wishes to let everyone know that he will be recovering in the hospital for the next week. Then he will have to be in Portland for the next four to six weeks for continued monitoring, tests and recovery. “He wanted convey his appreciation for the kind words and support from his friends and the wonderful people of the community. “I ask that we keep him in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and healthy recov- ery,” concluded Smith. P.D. to hold ʻOpen House,ʼ a P.D. mission statement is OKʼd and more By Matt Hall PON staff writer Jack Pruitt The Port Orford City Council met for its regular, bi-monthly meeting at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 2, at the Gilbert Gable Council Chambers. Attending were less than a dozen citizen onlookers.Among the officials, both Mayor John Roorbach and Mayor Pro tem Jim Auburn were absent. Roorbach is taking a medical leave of absence, and Auburn has also been excused due to medical care. Please see story See COUNCIL page 8
