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Volume 5 Number 0227 Wednesday 08 10 2016 Serving Oregon s Northern Wild Rivers Coast Local News Online BLESSING OF THE FLEET The annual Blessing

Updates were made to the Fishermen s Memorial to reflect the loss of this past season, which was substantial to our community.

Headed north, I pulled off for the trucks to make a safe turn onto the highway wondering why the heck no one else could hear or see the truck as at

Not sure what started the fire, but the winds where whipping it towards Port Orford.

1 Volume 5 Number 0227 Wednesday Serving Oregon s Northern Wild Rivers Coast Local News Online BLESSING OF THE FLEET The annual Blessing of the Fleet drew a large crowd this year. Updates were made to the Fishermen s Memorial to reflect the loss of this past season, which was substantial to our community. Here s to a safe Fishing Season! Safe travels at Sea! FIRE ON 101 Sirens went off at 11:30 on August 3rd. Headed north, I pulled off for the trucks to make a safe turn onto the highway wondering why the heck no one else could hear or see the truck as at least 6 cars blew by my count of them in my photo. the trucks siren or see the engine. Not sure what started the fire, but the winds where whipping it towards Port Orford. Thanks to all the firefighters that were able to take off from work and put this fire out! They are terrific volunteers. BACK TO SCHOOL PORT ORFORD, OR School starts Tuesday, August 30th, SPORTS: First full day for fall sports practices will be Monday, August 15th. SWOP By Avery Horton Southwestern Oregon Preppers (SWOP) will be holding its monthly meeting at Noon on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Photo by Wayne Markel

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3 Bandon Rural Fire Department, HWY 101, Bandon, Oregon The main topic is "Essential oils". Lynda Sessions, CLS, CBIC, will lecture on what essential oils are, how they work (101), and their benefits as part of first aid and emergency preparedness kits. Lynda is a Licensed Medical Technologist and Infection Control Consultant and holds a BS degree in Chemistry/ Microbiology. SWOP meetings always start with a question and answer period before the main topic so all in attendance get a chance to participate. This is a free public meeting to get to know fellow local preppers in southwestern Oregon counties and to exchange information and ideas. It is important for individuals to understand that they will be on their own in the event of a disaster and not to depend on receiving outside help. Join Southwestern Oregon Preppers on Facebook and/or meetup.com. ALIVE AFTER FIVE By Harv Schubothe Alive After Five returns to Bandon Friday, August 19 th. Alive After Five runs from 5 to 7:30 PM and features art, music, food, refreshments and other activities. Many Old Town shops will be offering bargains. Port Orford Beacon ONLINE Lighthousekeeper POB 1444 Port Orford, Oregon Theresia Hewitt Editor/Publisher PortOrfordBeacon.com Facebook.com/PortOrfordBeacon pobeacon@yahoo.com Advertising: Free Ads are 3.5x1.75 No Other Options Are Available The Port Orford Beacon is brought to you Free Courtesy of the Publisher Paradise Excavation & Construction, and South Coast Gourmet Enjoy A wine walk is one of the highlights of Alive After Five. To participate in the wine walk, commemorative glasses and walking maps will be on sale for $10 and will be available at Bandon Mercantile and at the Cobbler s Bench when the event starts at 5 PM. The Greater Bandon Association is once again being organizing the Alive After Five activities. Proceeds will benefit upcoming local public events in Bandon such as our Community Christmas Tree, Music in The Park and a new community festival to bring business and visitors to town in mid-february. Call for details. AGNESS TOMATO FESTIVAL By Michele Goritz The Agness Tomato Festival is just around the Corner! Sunday, August 21, from 10:00am to 7:00pm Agness will be alive with the sounds of music and offering some of the best Farm Fresh Foods, Beverages and Activities that Oregon has to offer, all in one of the most beautiful setting where the Rogue and Illinois Rivers meet! Here is our activities list for the day: Contests Guidelines and Categories: Heaviest Tomato Ugliest Tomato Pie Baking Bread Baking 1. There will be a $5.00 entry fee for each Tomato, Pie or Bread Loaf entered. Monies collected will go towards the First Place Winner Prizes of each category. 2. Contestants may enter as many tomatoes, pies and/or bread loaves as they wish. 3. All contestants must register with their tomatoes and baked goods by 2:00pm on Sunday, the 21st 4. Heaviest Tomato will be judged on weight alone, Ugliest Tomato will be judged on the judges understanding of "ugly"... Pies and Bread will be judged in four categories: Presentation (of baked good only, flowers, placemats, etc. will not be considered in presentation) Crust, Texture, Taste 5. Winners of all four Contests will be announced between 3:00-4:00pm 6. After winners announcements, all tomatoes, pies and breads will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Agness Fire Department and Agness Tomato Festival Volunteers. Margie House of OSU's Master Food Preservers will Kick off the day with a fabulous lecture demo on preserving tomatoes and creating tomato juice. Please RSVP the store at (541) Scott Thiemann of OSU's Master Gardener Program will conduct tours of the garden for Adults and Children as well as providing information throughout the day on gardening as well as the program. Deborah Crouse of the Agness Community Library will be heading the Library's Kids Korner booth with stories and reading materials for children. For full details on these activities along with further information on the tasting tables, food stations, bands and public transportation, please log on to to the Agness Tomato Festival Page or call (541)

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5 TASTY TOMATOES WORKSHOP By Samantha Clayburn The Coos County OSU Master Food Preservers invite you to join them for a Tasty Tomatoes workshop set for Saturday, August 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of canning tomatoes and salsas, including how to assess family recipes for safety, and other food preservation methods for tomatoes including dehydration. Participants will get to take home a jar of salsa. The workshop will be held at the OSU Coos County Extension Service, 631 Alder Street, in Myrtle Point. For more information, or to reserve a spot, call , ext or The workshop fee is $10. Participants may wish to bring a snack or light lunch. BACK TO SCHOOL PORT ORFORD, OR School starts Tuesday, August 30th, SPORTS: First full day for fall sports practices will be Monday, August 15th. POLICE REPORTS PORT ORFORD POLICE 07/31-08:55: 1200 block Wyoming, Protective Order, Violation 07/31-16:08: 200 block 17th St. Noise Complaint 07/31-18:12: 1200 block Wyoming, Report 07/31-23:09: Chevron, Dispute in Progress 08/01-03:50: Circle K, Hit & Run, Operator Troy Marks, Victim Tanner Colton 08/01-14:29: 600 block Jackson, Warrant Service, Shane Myrick, Arrestee 08/01-14:29: 600 block Jackson, Suspicious Conditions 08/01-17:56: 900 block Jackson, Warrant Service, Forrest Garrett, Arrestee 08/02-14:15: 200 block 16th Street, Noise Complaint 08/02-19:37: 15th & Idaho, Transient(s) 08/03-11:30: 101, mile north of PO, Fire, Other 08/03-13:48: 1555 Oregon, Ray s PO, Harassment 08/03-15:02: 200 block 16th, Noise Complaint 08/04-15:55: 815 Oregon, TJ s Café, Protective Order Violation 08/04-15:56: 300 block 11th, Harassment 08/04-19:01: 1200 block Wyoming, Protective Order, Violation 08/05-14:57: 900 block Washington, Unlawful Vehicle Entry 08/05-20:41: PO Circle K, Assault, Cold 08/06-02/:47: 1000 block 13th Street, Harassment 08/06-13:21: American Legion Hall, Criminal Trespass General: Traffic 23, Informational 4, Area Checks 4, Attempt to Locate 1, Incomplete Call 1, Animal 1. PORT ORFORD FIRE 08/03-11:30: Fire on 101, N of PO AMBULANCE: 3 total 08/030-10:38, Accident, Injury CURRY COUNTY SHERIFF 07/31-00:35: Section E CBMF, Assault, Cold 07/31-00:41: Section E CBMF, Harassment 07/31-02:08: CBMF, Disorderly Conduct, George Lewis, Arrestee 07/31-02:10: Circle K, Outside Assist 07/31-02:17: CBMF, Assault Cold 07/31-14:20: block Bono Road, Suicidal Subject(s) 07/31-15:05: CBMF Front Gate, Minor in Possession 07/31-15:20: CBMF, Handicap Parking, Criminal Trespass 07/31-15:30: CBMF, Ped Walkway, Intoxicated Subject(s) 07/31-17:47: S VIP Beer Garden, Minors in Possession 07/31-18:20: Cape Blanco, Criminal Mischief 07/31-18:31: CBMF Main Entrance Lines, Disorderly Conduct 07/31-19:35: CBMF Front Entrance, Minor(s) in Possession 07/31-19:39: GA Entrance, Criminal Trespass 07/31-20:29: Sec B Smoking, Minor(s) in Possession 07/31-20:31: GA/Premium, Disorderly Conduct 07/31-20:37: Beer Garden VIP N, Minor(s) in Possession 07/31-20:37: Sec 1 GA Booth Beer Gardens, Disturbance 07/31-20:41: CBMF Handicap Entry, Intoxicated Subject(s) EVENT CALENDAR Recurring Events TOPS, Monday s, 9:30 am, Senior Activity Center 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 American Legion Meets 3rd Tuesday s, 6 PM 3rd Thursday s Langlois Library with Coast Co. Health from 3 to 6 pm Langlois Lions Benefit Bingo, 2nd Fridays, 6:30 PM Celebrate Recover, Saturdays, 6:30 pm, First. Co. Church Movie Matinees Sundays, POL, 2:30 Rain YTD: July 1.52

07/31-20:53: CBMF Corn Dog/ Funnel Cakes Booth, Minor(s) in Possession 07/31-21:30: CBMF A row 2 Near Gate, Unknown Problem 07/31-23:09: CBMF Section C, Disturbance 07/31-23:33: 93000 Elk River Road,

CBMF Sec F14 1403, Theft 08/01-08:53: Sec J Row 19, Unknown Problem 08/01-14:38: Elk River GA Parking, Hit & Run 08/04-18:58: CBMF Assault, Cold 08/05-10:17: 93000 block Elk River, Protective Order,

Disturbance 1, Outside Assist 1, Incomplete Calls 1, Found Item 1 Paradise Excavation & Construction Site Prep, Underground Utilities, Water Systems Custom Woodwork & Remodeling Domestic & Imported

6 07/31-20:53: CBMF Corn Dog/ Funnel Cakes Booth, Minor(s) in Possession 07/31-21:30: CBMF A row 2 Near Gate, Unknown Problem 07/31-23:09: CBMF Section C, Disturbance 07/31-23:33: Elk River Road, Accident, Injury, Adam Levenson, Arrestee 08/01-00:55: CBMF Section F 16 Sp 6/7, Disturbance 08/01-01:32: CBMF C row 7 space 701, Unauthorized Use, Vehicle 08/01-02:03: CBMF, Harassment 08/01-08:38: CBMF Sec F , Theft 08/01-08:53: Sec J Row 19, Unknown Problem 08/01-14:38: Elk River GA Parking, Hit & Run 08/04-18:58: CBMF Assault, Cold 08/05-10:17: block Elk River, Protective Order, Entry CODE 08/05-13:19: block Port Orford Loop, Drug Information 08/05-17:36: block Elk River Road, Suicidal Subject) General: Traffic 4, Information 5, Civil Service 6, Alarm 1, Disturbance 1, Outside Assist 1, Incomplete Calls 1, Found Item 1 Paradise Excavation & Construction Site Prep, Underground Utilities, Water Systems Custom Woodwork & Remodeling Domestic & Imported Cheeses, Salumi, Olives, Sauces, Mustards, Vinegars Housemade Soups and Freshly Baked Goods Wednesday Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 832 Oregon Street Port Orford, OR NURSERIES 30% OFF all plants at Carter's Nursery! Includes herbs, shrubs, trees, vines & groundcovers. Open to the public from 10-3 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays - Closing soon for the season Old Mill Road, Port Orford or call for an appointment FOR SALE CARHART JEANS: 2-Pairs Black Loose Original Fit, Firm Duck-Double-Front Work Dungarees 30 Waist 32 Length. $25 each, one still in bag, originally $40. Cash Only OREGON STATE POLICE 08/05-19:56: Paradise Point Beach Access Parking, Unlawful Vehicle Entry 08/02:13:08: Cape Blanco Ocean Beach, Animal Complaint Michael R. Hewitt, Contractor CCB# MDI# 1644 Farm-Stand Open Wednesday- Saturday 10-5 May-October. Raw Goats Milk and Free Range Organic Eggs, some perennials and vegetable starts. Wild Woods Farm Silver Butte Rd. Port Orford, OR Truffles! GIFTS * APPAREL * HOME 300 Central Avenue, Coos Bay am to 5:30 Closed Sunday 9am-noon Corner of 8th St. & 101 WE LOVE COLOR! Submit your Ad in Color! Use a Photo! 2.5 x1.75 Ad! WOOL CLASSES THE WOOL COMPANY Bandon, Oregon Announces upcoming classes at The Wool Co.: August 20 Felted Dryer Balls August 23 & 27 Crochet Rug September 17 Needle Felted pumpkins Call to register Open 7 Days 7:00am-2:00pm Mon-Sat Sunday Brunch 9am-2pm Dinners: 5:00pm-9:30pm (T, Th, F) Taco Tuesday, Pizza Thursday, Burgers and Live Music Friday Hwy 101 Langlois, Oregon Page 6

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Volume 6 Number 0288 Wednesday 10 11 2017 Serving Oregon s Northern Wild Rivers Coast Local News ONLINE Dory Boats from the North Coast Fishing for Salmon UN-BIRTHDAY It s that time of year again! Time