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"A Walking Testimony” Film screening gives a view mental health advocate comes into Oregon’s hidden wonder to Oregon Coast BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
A man who has dedicated himself to walk to all four corners of the United States to bring awareness to mental health and addiction recovery has been making his way down the Oregon Coast. Kyndal Ray Edwards crossed the Astoria bridge from Washington into Oregon on Oct. 8 as a registered participant for The Great Columbia crossing 10k. “I crossed the Astoria Bridge on the only day of the year that you're legally allowed to cross it – which is through the Great Columbia Crossing,” he said. “Somebody gave the
Community members were treated to a free a screening of Oregon State Production’s ‘Heceta Bank: Oregon’s Hidden Wonder’ at the Egyptian
Theatre. Film producers describe the Heceta Bank as one of the least known, but one of the most important natural features on the West Coast. Hidden below the surface, 35 miles offshore from Cape
Perpetua, this submerged feature has a huge impact on Oregon's coastal habitats. “It transforms the waters around it, driving biological Film Screening continues on page 15
You Matter continues on page 15 Photo by Bree Laughlin
As of Dec. 12, 2023, Kyndal Ray Edwards reported he was 55 months drug free. He had walked more than 4,100 miles, and was on his 441st day walking all corners of America for mental health awareness and recovery.
Father, son celebrate holidays with Christmas Village display
Photo by Bree Laughlin
Members of the public were invited to watch the free feature film 'Heceta Bank: Oregon’s Hidden Wonder' on Dec. 7, as well as ask questions and learn from a lineup of distinguished panelists. The event was sponsored by Oregon State University’s Marine Studies Initiative.
Festival of Trees raises $42,000 for charitable programs BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
The Festival of Trees brought hundreds of community members together to celebrate the holidays while raising money for a good cause. The Festival of Trees holiday showcase and benefit auction has been raising money for Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club programs for nearly two decades. This year, about 250 people came to the Dec. 6 auction and dinner to celebrate and raise funds for rotary programs. “It’s a wonderful event and a great way for the community to come together for the holidays,” said rotary member Heidi Proett, who co-chairs the event with Amy Bailey. The Festival of Trees included a plated dinner, music by the North Bend High School Band, as well as auctioning off the decorated trees. The annual fundraiser is made possible through the participation of local
earthing their extensive set of holiday decorations from
A father-son duo decided to bring back a longtime Christmas tradition by un-
Festival of Trees continued on page 12
Christmas Village continues on page 12
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