Serving Oregon s Northern Wild Rivers Coast Local News ONLINE

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1 Volume 7 Number 0317 Wednesday Serving Oregon s Northern Wild Rivers Coast Local News ONLINE Spring on the Beach BOOK SIGNING By Gary Carter You are invited to attend a reading, and book signing, at the Port Orford Library on Sunday, May 6th, from 1:30-4:00 PM, featuring local award winning author Gary Carter. There will be readings from his newest books including "Songs From The Southern Oregon Coast", featuring short stories and poems talking about life, history and culture along the southern Oregon coast, written by 57 of our areas extraordinary poets and writers. Also featured will be "The Cedars of Lebanon", a time/travel, science fiction novella set in ancient Arabia, circa 600 B.C.. Come along as three women, trapped back in time while trying to save a future Earth after a devastating war in the Mideast, struggle to survive, praying to be rescued after they become captured, and enslaved, by King Nebuchadnezzar and his armies. Gary will also read from his latest poetry book "Imagery", poems to make you laugh, cry, wonder, doubt and argue about. After the readings Gary will take questions concerning the publishing process, and his books will go on sale after the question and answer period. DOCENT NEEDED! Experience the charm of the Cape Blanco Lighthouse while greeting visitors as a docent. The Cape Blanco Heritage Society has an opening for a cashier in the Lighthouse gift shop and for a docent in the Lighthouse tower. The gift shop position is for one or two days a week depending on your schedule and the tower position is for Mondays. Both openings are from 10:00 to 3:30 through October. If interested, contact Steve Roemen at or for more information. OSU MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS DEHYDRATING WORKSHOP CHANGE OF DATE JUNE 2, Dehydrating will be the topic of the next Coos County Master Food Preservers workshop set for Saturday, June 2. The class was originally scheduled for May 12 th but needed to be rescheduled. This class will cover the basics of dehydrating fruits and vegetables,

2 as well as smoking foods for eating as well as canning and the safety difference between the two. Jerky making and summer sausage making will be covered. Inspiring tips and tricks such as the everpopular dinner in a jar will round out the workshop. It will also cover proper storage of dehydrated foods, and how to use them. This workshop fills quickly, so reserve your spot now by calling , ext The class will be held at the OSU Extension Service in Myrtle Point from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $10. GAINING A COSMIC PERSPECTIVE: OUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE COOS BAY, OR Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Fisher, Director of Pine Mountain Observatory and physics faculty at the University of Oregon, to Southwestern on Wednesday May 16, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Hales Center for the Performing Arts, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Dr. Fisher will present a lecture illustrating the wonders of our vast universe with visuals from observatories such as Hubble Space Telescope and Oregon s own Pine Mountain Observatory. The goal of the lecture will be to connect everyone to the Universe we inhabit through the use of an Port Orford Beacon ONLINE POB 1444 Port Orford, Oregon Theresia Hewitt Editor/Publisher PortOrfordBeacon.com Facebook.com/PortOrfordBeacon pobeacon@yahoo.com The Port Orford Beacon is brought to you Free Courtesy of the Publisher, Paradise Excavation & Construction, South Coast Gourmet & Sea Breeze Florist, Oregon Overseas Timber easy-to-grasp scale that relates the actual size of the Universe to the audience. Once we have our new perspective in mind, Dr. Fisher will move into a discussion of one of the most exciting recent discoveries in all of astronomy the existence of Exoplanets. Exo-planets are planets that are known to orbit stars other than the Sun, as of late 2017 we have confirmed that over 3500 planets live outside our Solar System. Along the way our speaker will be very open to questions from the audience and is up for a round of "stump the astronomer" with anyone that attends the event. For more information please contact Dr. Aaron Coyner, physics instructor at Southwestern via phone at (541) or aaron.coyner@socc.edu. MINIATURE GOLF COURSE REVITALIZATION The Port Orford Parks Commission is seeking qualified contractors to revitalize the Miniature Golf Course at Buffington Memorial Park in Port Orford. This project will consist of removing old carpet and perimeter boards - replace with new carpet and perimeter boards and repair concrete. This project must be completed by June 30, Contractor must have a CCB# and carry insurance. Must be able to comply with local government grant project requirements. PLEASE BE GOOD NEIGHBORS AND CRIME WATCH! BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND ANYTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. REPORT THE SUSPICIOUS! SCHOOL ZONE 20 MPH WHEN LIGHTS ARE FLASHING! WATCH FOR CHILDREN DURING SCHOOL HOURS

3 OBITUARIES REST IN PEACE RAYMOND BILL FOSTER This photo was submitted by Alan Mitchel as he remembers the passing of Bill Foster. Alan notes the occasion as possibly being Paul Leutwyler s birthday, and was taken at the old Battle Rock Garage. (Now Quilter s Corner) Left to right: Randy Foster, Paul Leutwyler, and Bill Foster. HELEN JANE CRAMER Helen Jane Cramer, widow of Frank Skip Cramer, passed away last week at age 82. Jane was Claims manager at Red Shield and Northwest Insurance in Portland. She and Frank retired to Port Orford, and later moved to Springfield. She leaves behind 2 sons, 5 daughters, 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, and 1 great grandson. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on May 12 at Springfield Lutheran church in Springfield, Oregon.

4 CARTER S NURSERY Carter's Nursery is in it's last year of operation and is offering all plants left in stock for 50% off. Hours of operation are Mon., Wed., and Saturdays from 10-2, or call for an appointment and/or availability Old Mill Road, Port Orford. Also offering used flats and pots for free. Start you own nursery!

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6 World Wide Wire Service Phone: th St. Port Orford, OR RETAIL 2 Miles South of Bandon (across from Bandon By the Sea RV Park) SPRING DEALS Fabulous stuffed animals for all ages, one of a kind art glass jewelry, "spirit" raku rattles, wonderful cards, plants, flowers, centerpieces, and more! All gift items from small owner operated businesses and fair traded. We deliver! Shop Locally. Small Bark (Dust) $6 per yard Doug Fir Clear Paneling $2 /sq ft Doug Fir Clear Crown Molding (S4S 7/8 x5 ): $1.25 /lineal Tel Mon-Fri 8-4:30 Paradise Excavation & Construction Site Prep, Underground Utilities, Water Systems, Remodeling Michael R. Hewitt, General Contractor Domestic & Imported Cheeses, Salumi, Olives, Sauces, Mustards, Vinegars Housemade Soups and Freshly Baked Goods HOURS Wednesday Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. LOCATION 832 Oregon Street Port Orford, OR Licensed, Bonded, Insured CCB# MDI# 1644