Serving Oregon’s Northern Wild Rivers Coast—Local News Online

Volume 5 Number 0217 Wednesday 06 01 2016

FOOD CHAIN From the farm to the sea… we all want to know where our food comes from and that is why the Farmers’ Market is open again for the season. It’s all about eating local, and local growers will be in town on Saturday’s to sell their fresh eggs, breads, fish, meat and vegetables through the summer. Stop by 8th & 101, there’s always music, and food to eat on site. Market opens at 9 am and closes at

noon, every Saturday through August. More vendors are expected this year to expand your choices. Check it out! REDFISH ROCKS THE DOCK Weather was perfect for the annual “Redfish Rocks on the Dock” … (May 21st) burgers and hot dogs were available, and fishermen and researchers alike where there to answer questions about our seafood options, and the Marine Preserve.

CAMAS COUNTRY MILL

We were in Eugene again, so we stopped by and picked up some flour and a mix. Since we do not grow wheat on the coast, this is as close as it gets when it comes to farm to fork. The surprise was: this place was busy! Apparently the news spread through Eugene and the fact that they bake bread using farm grown and milled flour right on site, is bringing customers. This trip, we met Sue Hunton, who, with her husband and family,

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own the farm(s). We also chatted with Stephanie, whom we met last trip, and now it takes three, so we met Kathryn. All happy to tell you about the project, the mill, and the ancient grains. Of course they are happy to sell you breads and other goodies created with the flour they grow as well. We purchased a loaf of bread and it was excellent. Sad it’s gone already! 2CJ NEWS By Bruce Morganti & POBeacon MUSIC! On Thursday evening, June 2nd, at 7 pm in the Pacific High School gymnasium, Pacific High School will present "House Rock", a concert for spring featuring the Purple Gang of PHS. This is an elite group of singers and instrumentalists, composers and arrangers, made up of members of the PHS Vocal Ensemble and Pirate Band. They have performed at festivals and at community and private events, and their mixture of musical skill and youthful energy has been a hit with audiences. Warming up for the Purple Gang will be "Schoolhouse Rock", a musical play based on the Saturday morning cartoon favorites from the '60s and '70s, presented by the K-3 students of Driftwood School. There will be singing, dancing, and more singing to show that learning never has to be anything but fun. Musical director is Mr. Bruce Morganti. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted. GRADUATION is June 4th at 3 PM in the PHS Gym.

SCHOOLS OUT on June 9th, which will be early release. So put your summer radar on and watch out for children while driving! CCHC NEWS By Cynthia Shields Ginger Pearson, from Coast Community Health Center (CCHC) will be at the Langlois Public Library the 3rd Wednesday of every month, from 3 pm to 6 pm. She will be introducing individuals in Curry County to Self-Sufficiency Programs. June is Men’s Health Month, with the focus to raise awareness of preventable health problems with early detection and treatment. Ginger will also be providing information on programs such as OHP, Energy Efficient Applications, Vaccination Information, Food Stamps, Food Bank, Help for the Homeless, Rental Information, Weatherization programs, etc. For information call Karen or Cynthia at the library 348-2066. USCG OPENS SEASONAL DETACHMENTS WARRENTON, OR — The Coast Guard is scheduled to open its two southern Oregon seasonal search and rescue detachments, in Bandon along the Coquille River and Gold Beach along the Rogue River, May 27. The Coquille River Detachment is operated by personnel and assets from Coast Guard Station Coos Bay in Charleston, and the Rogue River detachment is operated by personnel from Station Chetco River in Brookings. “The summer is always a busy season for us due to the influx of vessels within our area of responsibility,” said Petty Officer

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1st Class Brian Cawvey, operations officer at Station Chetco River. “It makes strategic sense to forward locate assets and personnel in another section of the area to put us in the best situation to save lives and property.”

The detachments normally operate between Memorial Day and Labor Day, but may vary depending on river bar conditions, weather and fishery openings.

The Rogue River SAR Detachment will operate a 47-foot Motor Life Boat and a 25- foot Response Boat – Small. The Coquille River Detachment will operate a 47-foot MLB.

“We have already temporarily opened the Coquille River detachment a few times this year for the halibut openings and look forward to continuing our mission for the summer months along the river,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Clendenen, operations officer at Station Coos Bay. The Coast Guard would also like to remind all boaters to pay close attention to bar conditions at the Rogue River and Coquille River bars as the weather can change rapidly causing conditions to deteriorate. A rough bar warning sign is posted at the Rogue River detachment and on the south side of the Coquille River attached to the old Coast Guard station to notify boaters of any rough bar conditions.

Boaters are reminded to wear lifejackets while operating their boats and to ensure all distress signaling equipment is current and working properly. It is also recommended to file a float plan with a third party. All vessels should also carry an anchor with enough line attached to anchor their boat.

For questions or concerns along the Rogue River contact Coast Guard

Rogue River SARDET on VHF channel 16 or by telephone at 541-247-7219 or 541- 469-3885. For questions or concerns along the Coquille River contact Coast Guard Coquille River SARDET on VHF channel 16 or by telephone at 541-347-2038. PHONE SCAMS COOS BAY, OR—Early last week the Coos County Sheriff’s Office began receiving reports of a scam that has been re-circulating in this area again. The victim receives a telephone call from a subject that identifies himself as Officer Robert White of the Coos Bay Police Department. The phone number is 888-539-6917. The officer proceeds to tell the victim that they have arrested the persons relative, usually their grandson, on drug charges and that the grandson will be taken to the Coos County Jail and incarcerated for a lengthy time. The caller tells the victim that he can help his grandson and get him out of jail if he goes and purchases $4,000 in pre-paid Amazon cards and sends them to the officer. There are many variations of this scam depending on who answers the phone. There is no Law Enforcement Agency, local, state or federal that operates in this manner. The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind people in Coos County that if a person receives any type of call where the caller is asking for money or any other type of compensation or personal information they should first consider that this may be a scam and do their due diligence in identifying who they are speaking with and if they are legitimate or not. EDITOR’S NOTE Speaking of phone scams, I received a crank call from 541 332

EVENT CALENDAR

Recurring Events Open Hearth Free Meal, 1st

Tuesdays, ALH, 5:30 pm Sixes Grange, Every

Wednesday 5:30 potluck, 6:30 bingo

Taco Thursday’s & Thrift Store, SR CTR, 11:45 Lunch

Langlois Lions Benefit Bingo, 2nd Fridays, 6:30 PM

American Legion Meets 3rd Thursday’s, 6 PM

3rd Thursday’s Langlois Library with Coast Co. Health from 3 to 6 pm

Movie Matinees Sundays, POL, 2:30

NEW EVENTS

06/02: Concert PHS, 7PM

06/04: PHS Graduation 3 PM

06/04: TriAngle Sq. 2 PM Whimsical Art

06/04: SOCC Jr. Chamber, Bear Claw 5k, 9 am at SOCC

06/10: Baked Potato Bar at PO Christian Center, 5 pm

07/04: 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, ALH

07/04: Oasis Shelter Chili Cook-Off, Port of Brookings, 1 pm

08/06: Contra Dance, Sixes

9991. Yup, looks local, but the call was a scam and I hung up. TOURISM SPENDING SURGES FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, confirms that 2015 was the travel industry’s sixth consecutive year of accelerated growth and economic impact, reaching new heights in revenues for the state. Independent findings by Dean Runyan Associates indicate that travel-related spending increased by nearly $500 million last year to achieve a record $10.8 billion in revenues. "The travel and tourism industry continues to drive economic development in the state of Oregon and is helping to build strong and sustainable local economies," said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. "Travel-related spending, employment and earnings are increasing across the state, spurring job growth in our cities as well as our suburban and rural communities." The report, which provides detailed statewide, regional and county travel impact estimates, found:

Visitors to Oregon generated $10.8 billion in revenue for the state in 2015. This is a 6.6% percent increase in spending in real dollars over 2014 and marked the sixth consecutive year of growth.

Last year 27.7 million overnight visitors traveled to Oregon destinations, increasing hotel room demand across all of Oregon’s tourism regions by 4.8 percent.

Domestic visitor air arrivals to Oregon grew 8.9 percent for the year.

Travel-generated employment increased 4.1 percent over the prior year, resulting in 105,500 travel

industry jobs across the state.

Re-spending of travel-generated revenues by businesses and employees generates additional impacts. In 2015, these secondary impacts were equivalent to 54,800 jobs with earnings of $2.4 billion.

The gross domestic product of the travel industry was $4.3 billion in 2015. Overall, the travel industry is one of the three largest export-oriented industries in rural Oregon counties. Findings reported by Dean Runyan Associates demonstrate the economic significance of the travel industry in Oregon.

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PORT ORFORD POLICE 05/22-12:11: 1200 block Wyoming, Harassment 05/23-08:36: Jackson & Oregon, Assault, Cold 05/23-13:08: Madrona Street, Suicidal Subject 05/23-18:42: Hamlet, Criminal Mischief 05/23-19:47: Port, Unknown 05/24-15:18: 1400 block Jackson, Theft 05/25-23:00: Attempt to Locate 05/26-08:52: Harbor Drive, Hit & Run, Arrestee: Donald Gofourth 05/27-16:18: 94000 block Elk River, Assault, Cold 05/27-18:34: 150 block of 25th, Criminal Trespass 05/28-06:25: Vista Drive, Suspicious Conditions 05/28-07:35: Hook’d, Theft General: Traffic 36 (this was a high-visibility weekend / one field

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9am-noon Corner of 8th St. & 101

sobriety test was given), Area Checks 5, Gen. Info. 4, Animals 2, Civil Service 4, Welfare Checks 1, Outside Assist 1.

PO AMBULANCE CALLS: 9

CURRY COUNTY SHEFIFF 05/23-12:33: 92000 block Boice-Cope, Theft 05/25-05:50: 45000 block 101, Runaway, Scott Olive, Arrestee 05/26-21:57: 93000 block Salal, Theft 05/27-15:11: Hensley Hill, Burglary, Cold 05/28-13:32: 42000 block Wagner, Criminal Mischief General: Traffic 1, Incomplete Calls 3, Attempt to Locate 1, Outside Assist 1, Warrant Service 1, Alarms 1. Oregon State Police

05/27-21:30: Humbug State Park, Dispute in Progress 05/28-12:05: MP 293.6 Hwy 101, Driving Complaint