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Port Orford News April 8, 2009 • Page 3 Viewpoints A letter from the mayor of Port Orford As you may already know, Jim Auborn received a call from the transplant unit in Portland while he was on his way back to Port Orford. Later Saturday evening, Jim underwent transplant sur- gery. He called me the next morning and let me know that he was doing well. His concern was also for the City, which he and Karen love so much. Jim's humor was in tact and he was very positive. Jim and I both have real con- fidence that our City administra- tor, staff and City Council are more than capable of conducting the business of city government until one of us is back as mayor. We have a great crew of dedicat- ed and innovative city workers. We have a good police depart- ment. We have a number of tough problems we're facing as a city, but they are doable and this is where we need the support of the community. We now have a wonderful, small, quirky city, moving ahead in many different ways. The Copper Salmon River Area was approved by the Congress and signed into law by the President of the United States, thanks to the Friends of Copper Salmon Wilderness Area, many govern- ment agencies and officials, and Trout Unlimited. The Stewardship Area has come to fruition under the leadership and inspiration of Leesa Cobb at POORT. And of course, we are honored to have our new library, thanks to Toby Porter, recently honored for her work in Salem. The Port of Port Orford is also moving ahead with plans for its development. We have Theater 101, and a lot of other wonderful small businesses. We have a wonderful group of community volunteers and community organizations, but it is our com- munity support which will con- tinue this quality of life. As we move into and pass through the worst national reces- sion in sixty years, we must rec- ognize that one way to do this is to support our police levy. In four years, the O and C county payments will end and this may reduce the county sheriff's department to one sheriff and no jail, unless other funding arises. At present, there are only four sheriff's, who must often spend their time in the south county. It means that to continue to enjoy our quality of life, we need to pass our police levy and this in turn, will help the county. We need our police department for traffic control, crime prevention, investigation and to make arrests when public safety is at risk. I look forward to returning to my position as mayor within the next two months, but I think that Jim will be back sooner than I am. In conclusion I would like thank everyone for their gener- Send your letters, thanks, cheers and jeers to portorfordnews@gmail.com. All letters must have a name, address and phone number for contact questions. Please keep your comments and arguments empirical - and please show respect for the opinions of others in this, your open forum. Thank you. — Matt Hall, Editor, Port Orford News ous kindness and compassion during my leave of absence. It has meant a great deal to Karim and I. Thank you, John Roorbach, Mayor of Port Orford White turkey sighted, The wild (white) turkey has been spotted Highway 101 and 7th Streets. She is with two other females and a male who has been displaying his goods for his new group of three females. Susan Henne, Port Orford Thanks to ‘Angels,’ Truly there are angels in Port Orford. In March the Port Orford Community Ambulance and Port Orford Fire responded to our family emergency. Without their quick response and getting Bob to Southern Coos Hospital where he was later airlifted to OHSU in Portland he might not be doing as well as he is today. Your professionalism, dedica- tion, concern and treatment of all of us in our time of great need were truly appreciated by all of us. Saying thank you to all of you doesn’t seem to be enough. But a heartfelt thank you to all who responded. You are Port Orford’s Angles! Shirley Rutledge, and Pam Massengill, Port Orford Rates not threatened At a recent city council meet- ing and in a “letter to the editor,” we have been threatened with increased insurance premiums if we don’t pass the police levy. This is not true according to the State Farm Insurance Agency of Daryn Farmer in Brookings. Our rates are based on only one or two factors. 1.) Postal zones, or 2.) Individual fire protection districts. In either case the rates are set by the state insurance commis- sioner and have nothing to do with police response time. I understand this and agree with it. I have 20 years experi- ence with a major insurer at company level in underwriting and marketing. Contributed photo Three hardy volunteers who turned out for the annual SOLV Beach Clean Up are shown above. Neither State Farm Insurance for I have a political axe to grind, agenda to pursue or preju- dice to exercise. I bring this forth only to tell the truth and expose a lie. Respectfully. Jim Hajek, Port Orford Thanks to Cub Scouts and many others Throughout the month of March Cub Scout Pack 98, Driftwood elementary 4th graders, Port Orford Watershed Council and Port Orford Ocean See VIEWPOINTS, page 4 To be continued ... by Pastor Doug Jamieson y last memoir was about an outing with Grandpa Jamieson. Perhaps it would be fitting to share my last real outing with my Dad. It was in October of 1985 when I was able to take a final outdoor trip alone with my Dad. To many of you that time period would not leave much guessing room for our activity. We took a day to drive up into the eastern mountains for a final hunt. It turned out to be quite an excursion. I was using my Dad's old rifle, so he borrowed one from a person he knew very well in Port Orford. It also was the same caliber 30-06 as the one I was hunting with. On the way back through the mountains we saw several small deer, but nothing that we could take home. Some-where on top of one of the old mountain roads, we stopped so that Dad could set up a target and check the accuracy M of his bor- rowed rifle. I remember watching the target as he pre- pared the rifle and squared off for a Doug Jamieson careful shot. First there was only a click, and a question as to why the bullet didn't fire. That should have been enough warning for us to take a more careful look at this rifle. But, as chance would have it, Dad ejected the shell and insert- ed another. Once again he took aim, and pulled the trigger. I heard a terrible noise and looked to see Dad shake and add a few expletives. He looked at me and there were drops of blood on his nose and face. The handmade rifle stock was split clear down the middle. What in the world happened? At a further examination of the rifle we found that the marked 30-06 was indeed not what it said it was. The bullet inserted seemed to be sloppy in the chamber, leading us to believe that it had been bored out to the next bullet size. Later, we found that this was true. The 30-06 had been bored to 300 winchester magnum. That's a huge difference in casing size. When the trigger was pulled, the gasses escaped backwards and through the rear to Dad's face. The owner had failed to men- tion that the rifle had been rebored. What a subtle mistake that fortunately did not terribly hurt my Dad, but could have put an eye out. We drove on through the day, but came home with no critter. However, it was a day that I would never forget, and it was the last opportunity to spend valuable time with my Dad. POLICE from page 2 knocked him to the ground. The car's driver, Charlie E. Henning, III, age 32, from Brookings, was not injured. Henning, who was misde- meanor suspended based upon a previous DUII conviction, was intoxicated and subsequently arrested by Brookings Police Birthday information is back! We are working off an old list, so please let us know about any changes, deletions, or additions that need to be made. We donʼt always know who has moved away, passed away, or just plain doesnʼt want to be listed. Likewise, we have no information for anyone who has moved here since this list was originally compiled some time back and would like to be on the list. You can e-mail us at portorfordnews.com and use “BIRTHDAYS” in the subject line, at portorfordnews@gmail.com, or call us at 541-332-NEWS (6397). If we are not in the office when you call, our answering machine will be happy to take the information. Look for birthday information as part of the Community Calendar. The Compass Rose B&B Four beautiful rooms with private baths - walk to the beach. Full hot breakfast every morning. Open all year. 42497 Gull Road (541) 332-7076 Department on several charges. OSP requested Brookings police investigate the collision and take any appropriate enforcement action. The OSP patrol car received over $1500 damage to the left rear corner, left bumper and quarter panel, and left rear wheel. It was towed from the scene. Henning was lodged at Curry County Jail for DUII, misde- meanor Driving While Suspended, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering Another Person (3 counts), and Criminal Mischief in the First Degree. 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Hewitt, General Contractor 541 332 2750 Advanced Septic Systems Underground Utilities Manufactured Home Site Development CCB#117241 DEQ#3768 MDI $1644 www.ParadiseExcavation.com Raincoast Arts Art & Gifts 2 Stong- Working g Togetherr Forr YOU! www.teamsherrysherrill.com Jewelry Repair, Sharpening Service 48358 Hwy. 101, Langlois P.O. Box 154, Langlois, OR 97450 (541) 348-9992 877-347-1740 www.teamsherrysherrill.com Have you spent some time with your Dad? To be cont'd ... Pets of the Week at the Curry County Animal Shelter North Curry County Church Directory ‘Misty & Sporty’ St. Christopher Episcopal Church 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 Sunday . . . . .8:30 a.m. Wed. . . . . . . . . .9 a.m. Hwy. 101 & 15th St. Port Orford, OR Pet of the Week NEEDS SPONSORS! 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 Little Shop of Horrors, Geoff Trotter & Bridget Lance Nix & Cromwell Ali’ s Auto o Inc. Specializing in Beautiful Bodies Hwy. 101/1340 Idaho St. PO Box 190, Port Orford, OR 97465 Collision - Wholesale Crushed Repair rock, sand, gravel & Parts shale. Doing 24-Hour business Towing locally for three generations. CCB # 160986 541-332-0333 Call 541-332-4772 Bonded and insured Ali Jamshidneajad, President 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) 332-NEWS (6397), (541) 260-3638, or e-mail to portorfordnews@gmail.com Come celebrate the Lord with Pastor Doug Jamieson. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. 417 Ninth St. (Behind Fun Zone) St. John’s Catholic Church The Curry County Shelter would like to express itʼs gratitude for all the support the community has done to help our shelter to main- tain a humane sanctuary for our furry friends in this past year. Please continue to support us as our residents appreciate all you can do.Thanks for all your support. Misty is a Lab/Shar-pei mix. She is about 3 years old. A very calm and submissive dog that will fit in with any family. Sporty is a young male, just over a year old. He is a Border Collie / Healer mix. Sporty would like nothing more than for you to throw the Frisbee all day long. He is quite a catcher of tennis balls. He has a lot of energy and needs a big yard to play with his toys. PLEASE LICENSE YOUR DOG! IT HELPS YOU AND YOUR DOG SHOULD IT BECOME LOST AND THE FUNDS HELPS THE SHELTER!! Port Orford Christian Center (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
