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GO! Enjoy theworldlink.com/lifestyles/go • Events Editor Beth Burback • 541-269-1222, ext. 224

Carvers arrive to compete for Father’s Day REEDSPORT — There will be a whole lot of carving going on at the 15th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships in Reedsport over Father’s Day weekend. Each year carvers from all over the world arrive in Reedsport to strut their chainsaw stuff. Carvers sculpt to a theme, this year’s theme is “Art to the Extreme.” Carvers will fire up their saws at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12. At 10:30 a.m. the quick carve competitions takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Following a full day of carving activities there will be auctions at 5:30 p.m.

On Sunday sculpting begins at 7:30 a.m. with a a quick carve competition and judging of the events main sculptures, both scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. The auction is a bit earlier and it begins at 1 p.m. A special ice sculpting demonstration will take place 2:30-3 p.m., then the awards ceremony at 3 p.m.

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Share your community event by emailing events@theworldlink.com Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30-10:15 a.m. — Carvers begin work on main event sculptures 10:15-10:30 a.m. — Break 10:30-noon — Quick Carve – Carvers work on new logs for auction Noon-1 p.m. — Lunch break 1-3 p.m. — Carvers work on main event sculpture 3-3:15 p.m. — Break 3:15-5 p.m. — Carve on main event sculpture 5:30 p.m. — Auction Sunday 7:30-10:15 a.m. — Carvers begin work on main event sculptures 10:15-10:30 a.m. — Break 10:30-noon — Judging begins 10:30-noon — Quick Carve Noon-12:45 p.m. — Lunch break 1-2:30 p.m. — Auction 2:30-3 p.m. — Ice Carving Demonstration 3 p.m. — Awards Ceremony http://reedsportccc.com/schedule/

Semi-professional and professional chainsaw sculptors carved figures out of logs at the 14th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships in Reedsport last Father’s Day weekend.

Photos by Alysha Beck

Get kids to 4-H summer camp

BANDON — Knitters and crocheters have been meeting at The Wool Company regularly Mondays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. They would like to add Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. as well, so join them. Bring your yarn projects and make new friends. The Wool Company is located at 990 Second St. SE and U.S. Highway 101 in Bandon.

Don’t worry if you can’t make the afternoon yarnathon, the group meets again 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

And if weekdays don’t work, there will be knitting and crocheting classes every Saturday throughout the summer. For information about classes, call The Wool Company at 541-347-3912.

MYRTLE POINT — This year’s 4-H camp will be June 24-27 at Camp Myrtlewood in Bridge. Registration is open for all youth who have just completed grades 4-6.

This year’s theme is “Super Heroes.” Activities include archery, crafts, games, nature classes, swimming, hiking, campfire programs and a variety of special presentations by local agencies.

The registration fee is $155 and includes bus transportation from Coos Bay, Coquille or Myrtle Point, three meals per day, lodging in cabins, trained 4-H youth counselors, adult staff, full time nurse and lifeguards. Partial and full scholarships are available for 4-H members.

Registration will be open until June 20.

For more information, call the OSU Extension Service Enroll kids in acting classes COOS BAY — The Dolphin Players announce “Oh, the at 572- 5263, ext. 242, pick up a registration form at the Drama,” summer theater camps, one for teens and one for OSU Extension Service office, 631 Alder St., Myrtle Point get one online at preteens at Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., in or http://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/.

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The high school session will be held June 16-20 and will focus on using all aspects of theater in performance, Coos Bay’s library will host fun summer while the June 23-27 session will be for students entering kids reading programs through July grades 5-8 and will concentrate on basic acting skills.

COOS BAY — Fizz, Boom, Read summer reading proCost to participate is $40. There are a limited number gram kicks off Thursday, June 12, at the Coos Bay Public of scholarships available.

For more information, contact the Dolphin Playhouse Library. Prizes will be awarded to kids who read. Go to the at 541-808-2611 or go to library and sign up.

For summer fun on Thursdays June 19 through July 31 www.thedolphinplayers.webs.com. the Coos Bay Public Library will host kids programs. All free programs begin at 11 a.m.

Teens set to rock downtown Coos Bay COOS BAY — School is out and students are ready to celebrate. There is a celebration party planned with six bands set to participate at School’s Out! Rock Show.

Seven Years Sacrifice has organized a concert. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will continue until midnight Saturday, June 14, at Time Bomb, 175 S. Third St. in downtown Coos Bay. On the schedule and ready with some sets are Mobius, 100 Watt Mind, Digest the Flesh, The Liberated, Impact, and Prevailing Winds.

Admission is $5 and the event is open to all ages.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/7YSProductions.

■ June 19 — The Curt Show: Curtis Carlyle: Seriously Funny Juggling. Awesome family entertainment; don’t miss it!

■ June 26 — International Reptile Rescue (formerly Hart’s Reptiles) provides a hands-on reptile experience.

■ July 3 — Big Rig Show and Tell: Get close and personal with your favorite big rigs: fire engine, cement mixer, dump truck and more!

■ July 10 — Brad Clark: Stories and songs with the talented Mr. Clark.

■ July 17 — MEGASCIENCE with Meg Balaconis: Science fun includes making your own lava lamp. Groovy, man.

■ July 24 — Experiment Extravaganza: Fizz, boom, ooze, BLAST OFF! ■ July 31 — Family Movie Matinee: “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (PG).

All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Coos Bay Public Library.

For more information, call 541-269-1101.

Kids invited to Fishing Derby in Powers POWERS — The annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held at the Powers County Park on Saturday, June 14.

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Blue Shelter and an awards ceremony will begin at approximately noon.

The derby is open to all kids 16 years and under. Kids 14 to 16 years of age will be required to have a fishing license.

Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded to anglers with the largest fish in several age categories as well as anglers that visit all of the educational booths. Sponsors hope to introduce families to the joy of sport fishing and encourage them to pack a picnic basket, grab the poles and enjoy a day of family fun at Powers County Park.

This event is being hosted by the U.S. Forest Service, in cooperation with the Powers Lioness, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Coquille Watershed Association, North Bend Prospectors, Oregon State University Extension Office and other Coos County businesses.

For further information please contact the Powers Ranger District at 541-439-6200.

Art classes offered at Coos Art Museum COOS BAY — The Summer Art Sampler is a series of open-studio art classes inviting children to freely experiment with a variety of media. Kids ages 6-12 will be introduced to art materials that go beyond the standard markers and crayons, and allow for safe, open-ended learning. Classes will take place from 10 a.m.-noon every Wednesday in July. Class size is limited to 12 students. All materials will be provided.

The July 2 and July 9 classes will feature a paper sailboat-building project with boats to be displayed as centerpieces during the 21st annual Maritime Art Exhibition reception Saturday, July 12.

For questions or more info, please call 541-2673901 or email sldonaldson@coosart.org.

Clan heritage and Highland games to be celebrated in Newport NEWPORT — Lincoln County Fairgrounds will be full of clans in their kilts and colors for the Newport Celtic Festival and Highland Games the second weekend in June.

Sheepdogs will perform, dancers and musicians and gamers will demonstrate their skills, the “Gingers” appear.

There are free events and events by admission only.

Friday, June 13 — Free Fringe Events ■ 2 p.m. — Kilted Kilometer – As part of our Highland Games events, the “Running for Shelter” fun run is for runners of any age who wish to participate. Entrants bring or borrow kilts to run along the sand at Nye Beach during low tide. Entry fees are a donation of cash or pet food which will benefit the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.

■ 3:30 p.m. — Sand Castle Contest competition for fun and prizes at Nye Beach.

■ 6 p.m. — Ceili Community Dance to unite young and old in the celebration of Irish and Scottish cultural heritage with an instructor and live music.

■ 9 p.m. — Piping Down the Sun, sunset at Nye Beach.

Celtic music at sunset by fiddlers, pipers and performances

by Irish dancers. Bring an instrument and join.

Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15

Sprog’s Corner for kids to interact and learn about Celtic culture and traditions, it’s free.

Mini Highland Games Events ■ Caber Toss, Farmer’s Walk, Sheep Toss and Stone Throw.

Other activities ■ Storytellers, face painting, arts and crafts.

Festival hours: ■ 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, June 15.

Lincoln County Fairgrounds is located at 880 NE Seventh St. in Newport.

Admission: Children 6 and younger are admitted free; 1-day passes: adults $12; student, military or senior 62 and better with ID $9; family of four $35: 2-day passes: adults $18; students, military or seniors with ID $13 ; student, military or senior 62 and better with ID $13; family of four $60.

2014 Schedule of Events ■ 9:30 a.m. — Celtic Heritage Parade — Colors and the National Anthem, followed by a colorful parade of pipers and pipe bands, Clans, families, dazzling performers, our

lovely redheaded “Gingers,” and of course, Celtic dogs.

■ Live Celtic Music and Dancing — Multiple stages come alive with Celtic performers.

■ Celtic Fashion Show — Mesmerizing designs by Laura Hagen, proprietor of “Taken by the Sky” who will hoist her lovely ladies to the stage for a Celtic design fashion show of colorful display of Celtic period designs on Sunday.

■ Highland Games Athletics — A highlight of the festival are the heavy events where athletes attempt great feats of strength to compete for status in the Highland Games circuit.

■ Sheepdog Herding Demos — Dr. Ian Caldicott and his border collies of Woston Farm in Scio, will offer sheep herding demonstrations in the Family Events Arena on Saturday and Sunday.

■ Highland Cattle — Heelan Coos (Highland Cows) Steve Phillips of Seal Rock will be on hand with a couple of bonnie bovine to represent the Northwest Highland Cattle Association.

■ Clans and Societies — Learn about the histories of the Celtic clans and discover your own family history. Nonprofit organizations offer free information.

■ Yaquina Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations — Guild members will show how natural fibers are spun and woven.

■ Vendors — A myriad of colorful vendors will offer their Celtic wares for sale.

■ Welsh Skillet Toss — Ladies, warm up your throwing arm! Our 2012 winner established a 67.0’ skillet toss.

■ Bonnie Knees Contest — This fan favorite returns.

Gentlemen show off their palatable patellas for the audience who votes for the winner. Kilts must be worn.

■ Celtic Heritage Parade — A fanfare of colorful Clans, families, bagpipe bands, Celtic canines and more. Led by the NW Scots Guard, you can join in the parade if you have a Celtic canine or would like to join the rest of our “Gingers on Parade!”

■ Parade around the fairground will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14.

■ Haggis Eating Contest. Winners have the chance to compete at the Superbowl of Haggis Eating at the Celtic Classic’s “Haggis Bowl” in Bethlehem, Pa. Forms are available online at http://ncfhg.com/.

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Classes & Workshops SATURDAY, JUNE 7

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Pressure Canning Workshop 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oregon Extension Service, 631 Alder St., Myrtle Point. Cost is $10. Learn the basics of pressure canning: how to fill jars, load the canner, etc. Bring gauges for testing. Register at 541-572-5263, ext. 240 Geology Lecture Series: “Precambrian Life on Land” by Dr. Gregory Retallack 7 p.m., Hales Center for the Performing Arts, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. 541-888-7216

Drill Conductor Course for Commercial Fish ermen 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Charleston Marina RV Park recreation room, 63402 Kingfisher Road, Charleston. Participants will need an immersion suit, towel, swim suit, change of clothes, rain gear and photo ID. Registration is required, space is limited. Call 541-7569224 or email steven.w.kee@uscg.mil.

Beginning Computer Mouse Class 9:30-11 a.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Limited space, register at the reference desk. Meet outside at 9:15 a.m.

541-269-1101 ODFW Shellfish Class 5 p.m. Curry County fair grounds OSU Extension Office, 29390 Ellensburg, Gold Beach. Learn to locate, harvest and prepare your shellfish. License required.

Bring a bucket and shovel. Dig to follow.

Reservation required, 541-888-5515.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Notary Education Program 9 a.m.-noon, Milner Crest Education Center community room, 1255 Hemlock Ave., Coos Bay. Open to all. Register online at http://notsem.sos.state.or.us or by calling 503-986-2200.

Computer Help Workshop 10 a.m-noon, Coos Bay Public Library Cedar room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. BASCC will help with computer issues. Bring your laptop or pad.

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers — Middle Stage 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Baycrest Village McAuley Hall, 3959 Sherman Ave., North Bend. Class is free, but registration is required. Call 800-272-3900. For more information visit www.alz.org/oregon.

Bay Area Dance Club Dance Lessons 9-11 a.m., Glasgow Grange, 3159 East Bay Drive, North Bend. Suggested donations $3-6. First hour is an impromptu lesson with practice to follow. 541-297-5880

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 Ready, Set, Start your Business Workshop 3-5 p.m., The Business Center, 2455 Maple Leaf, North Bend. Learn many aspects of owning your own business. Cost is $20, registration is required. Call 541-756-6866 or email mloiselle@socc.edu.

Coquille Valley Seed Library Garden Seminar — Growing Seeds for Saving 6 p.m., Owen Building, 201 N. Adams, Coquille. Fragrance free please. Symbiosis and the Soil by John Ireland and a roundtable on Methods of Blight Suppression led by Mary Dixon. www.coquillevalleyseedlibrary.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 AARP Safe Driving Program 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bandon Fire Hall, 50530 U.S. Highway 101, Bandon. Intended for those 55 and older.

Some insurance companies may offer a discount after taking this class. Cost is $20 or $15 to AARP members. Register by calling 541-269-0845.

Tide of the Toddlers — Clams 10-11 a.m., South Slough Interpretive Center, 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston. Program for children ages 1-5 who will explore clams.

Cost is $1 per child. Register by calling 541888-5558.

Kelp Basket Class with Catherine Long Spin ner noon-4:30 p.m., Sage Place, 325 11th St. SE, Bandon. Cost is $45, and an additional $5 for materials. Register at 541-329-0303

Learn about caring for Alzheimer’s patients

Food prep for small households

PORTLAND — In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join the Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter for this class and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care.

The Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter will be holding a class, “Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers — Middle Stage,” from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in Baycrest Village McAuley Hall, 3959 Sherman Ave., North Bend.

This class is free, but registration is required. To register, call 800-272-3900. For a list of upcoming classes, visit www.alz.org/oregon.

MYRTLE POINT — If you find it difficult to cook for a small family, be it one, two or several, the Coos County Master Food Preserver’s “Food Prep for Small Households” workshop may be just what you need.

Set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, this class is designed to teach participants how to lessen the work load while increasing skills and keeping food preparation economical, healthy and enjoyable. Some of the topics that will be covered are: How to plan and shop, smart storage, freezer strategies, repurposing (planned leftovers), shortcuts and new techniques and tools. Even if you don’t cook for a small household, you’ll find the tips and tricks shared in this workshop will apply to any food prep situation.

The class will be held at the Oregon State University Extension Service at 631 Alder St., in Myrtle Point. To register, call 541-572-5263, ext. 240. Cost is $10, paid at the door.

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Live music on the Umpqua River REEDSPORT — Celebrate summer with free outdoor concerts at the Umpqua Discovery Center. Bring your lawn chair, a blanket in case it’s breezy and a picnic basket to the annual Riverfront Rythyms. The Umpqua Discovery Center is located at 409 Riverfront Way in Reedsport. Live music is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, June 19.

There will be food vendors onsite in case you don’t have time to prepare a basket. For everyone’s enjoyment pets, smoking and alcohol are prohibited.

■ Thursday, June 19 — Timberwolf — Classics, country and rock & roll.

■ Thursday, July 10 — Done Deal — Contemporary rock and ‘60s.

■ Thursday, July 24 — Big Creek Rendezvous — Country.

■ Thursday, Aug. 7 — Strange Brew — Blues, rock & roll, R&B, jazz and swing.

Movies A Million Ways to Die in the West — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 1:15; S-Th: 4:00, 6:45, 9:30

Blended — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 12:55; S-Th: 3:40, 9:20; S-W: 6:30

Chef — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 12:50; S-Th: 3:35, 6:20, 9:00

Edge of Tomorrow 3D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 3:45, 9:05

Edge of Tomorrow 2D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 12:40; S-Th: 6:00

Godzilla 3D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 2:50

Godzilla 2D — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 11:55; S-W: 5:50, 8:50

Maleficent 3D PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Th: 3:25, 8:45

Maleficent 2D PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 11:40, 1:10, 2:10; S-Th: 4:45, 6:35, 7:20, 9:45 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00

Neighbors — R • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 2:15; S-Th: 4:40, 7:10; S-W: 9:40

Redwood Highway — PG-13 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 12:35; S-Th: 3:00, 5:20, 7:45

The Fault in Our Stars — PG-13 • Redwood Cinema: S-Su: 1:00, 4:00; S-Th: 7:00; W: 2:00 • Pony Village Cinema: S-Su, W-Th: 11:50; S-Th: 2:45, 5:40, 8:35

X-Men: Days of Future Past 2D — PG-13 S-Su, W-Th: 12:10; S-Th: 3:10, 6:10, 9:10 Pony Village Cinema, North Bend: 541-756-3447 Redwood Cinema, Brookings: 541-412-7575

Call to artists: International Mail Art Postcard Exhibition BANDON — Artists from all over the world are invited to contribute to Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio’s International Postcard Exhibition.

All artworks received that fulfill the submission guidelines will be exhibited in Art by the Sea Gallery, and with online documentation on our website.

There is no fee to participate. Artists may submit up to three postcards. There is no specific theme. Sizes accepted are standard postcards according to the U.S. Postal Service using postcard rates. Art medium is any original work on a postcard that can be sent through the mail. No online entries please. Artwork will not be returned and will become property of Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio. To be considered, postmark deadline is Aug. 15.

Send art postcards to: Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio, 175 Second St. SE, Bandon, OR 97411.

Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio is an art cooperative located in beautiful Bandon-by-the-Sea. For more information visit www.artbytheseagalleryandstudio.com.

Exhibition dates are Aug. 27 through Nov. 3.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Smith River Grange # 585 Pan cake Breakfast 7-11 a.m., 9500 Lower Smith River Road, Reedsport. Mile post 9. All you can eat pancakes with sides of eggs, sausage and beverage $6, ages 10 and younger $3. 541-2713540 Gay ‘90s Celebration 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Coquille Community Building, 115 N. Birch, Coquille. Other activities: Classic cars, kids and adult activities, vendors, live music, steam boat and train rides. Parade at 11 a.m. Shuttle to and from Sturdivant noon-4 p.m. 541-396-3414 Explore Birds of the Estuary 8-10 a.m., meet at Charleston Visitor Information Center, west end of South Slough Bridge on Basin Drive. Dress for weather, bring scopes and binoculars. Guided, $1 each birder. Limited to 15, register at 541-888-5558.

State Parks Day: Shore Acres State Park Garden Party 8 a.m.8 p.m., Shore Acres State Park, 89039 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Several garden clubs will be on hand to talk. Refreshments in the Garden House. Free parking day. Pets must remain in vehicle.

Statewide Free Fishing Weekend — No license/tag required for fishing or shellfish harvest. Limits apply. Special kids activities are planned at: Eel Lake at Tugman State Park 9 a.m.-3p.m.; Elk River Hatchery 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages 10 and younger; Libby Pond 8 a.m.-noon.

U.S. Naval Sea CADET Corps Car Wash 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kyle Electric, 400 Virginia Ave., North Bend. Proceeds will help with training materials, paint and repairs at new location. 541888-2129 or 541-290-9187 Young Life’s Annual Garage Sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Young Life House, Fifth Street and Johnson Avenue, Coos Bay. Proceeds will go toward camp for kids. bswirth@wildblue.net Annual Bear Claw’s 5K Your Way 10 a.m., SWOCC Henry Hansen Union Square, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. Raise awareness on pancreatic cancer. Fresh fruit will be provided to walk-

ers, joggers and runners. Mini bear claws will be provided by OCCI to those who finish. Suggested donation is $5. bearclaws5k@gmail.com State Parks Day: Cape Blanco State Park 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., exit U.S. Highway 101 west between milepost markers 296 and 297 onto Cape Blanco Road, north of Port Orford. Historic sites include: Hughes House and Ranch, Cape Blanco Light Station and Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum. No fees for parking, tent or RV camping one day only. Reservations for camping at 800-452-5687 or at oregonstateparks.org.

Coos Bay Garden Club Garden of the Year Tour 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Doc and Joy Robbins, 62886 Red Dyke Road, Coos Bay. National Garden Week event.

Be Firewise on the Smith River noon, Smith River Grange # 585, 9500 Lower Smith River Road, Reedsport. Mile post 9.

Program for community at risk for wildfire teaches neighbors to work together to prevent losses. Q&A. 541-271-3540 Children’s Garden Program noon-2:30 p.m., Ladybug Landing Community Garden, S. Eighth Street and Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. 541-2604899 Hollering Place Radio Hour 2 p.m., Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Adults $10, seniors and students $8 and children $5. 541-808-2611 Elkton Quilters and Friends Spring Tea 2:30 p.m., Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 state Highway 38, Elkton.

Award for the most flamboyant hat. Tea features specialty dessert and traditional finger foods. Cost is $10 per person.

RSVP 541 584-2692 or butterfly@rconnects.com.

Free Roller Skating 3-5 p.m., Snoddy Memorial Gymnasium, Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark St., North Bend. Skates provided for all ages. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

“Swingin’ with the Rat Pack” 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., The Mill Casino-Hotel Salmon Room, 3201 Tremont, North Bend. Tickets are $15, 541-756-8800.

Geology Lecture — “Precambrian Life on Land” 7 p.m., Hales Center for the Performing Arts, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Dr. Gregory Retallack.

Marshfield High School; Myrtle Point High School; Bandon High School graduations — 7 p.m.

Sawdust Theatre Melodrama and Olios 8 p.m., Sawdust Theatre, 122 N. Adams, Coquille. “The Colossal Cranberry Caper” or “Boondoggled in the Bog.” Reserve seating $12.50. Tickets are available: www.sawdusttheatre.com, 541-396-4563 or Coquille Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Birch.

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Statewide Free Fishing Weekend — No license/tag required for fishing or shellfish harvest. Limits apply. Special kids activities are planned at: Elk River Hatchery 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for kids 10 and younger; Lake Marie 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for kids 14 and younger.

Hollering Place Radio Hour 2 p.m., Dolphin Playhouse, 580 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Adults $10, seniors and students $8 and children $5. 541-808-2611 SWOCC Faculty and Student Music Recital 3 p.m., SWOCC Sunset Hall Room 2, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Music instructor Charlotte Pierce will perform with students.

MONDAY, JUNE 9 Coos-Curry Electric Co-op 75th Anniversary Celebration 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., CCEC office, 220 S. Mill St., Coquille. RSVP at any office or online at www.ccec.coop.

Classic Film Night: “To Have and Have Not” 7 p.m., Bandon Public Library, 1204 11th St. SW, Bandon. Featuring: Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, 1944.

Refreshments served.

TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Computer Help Workshop 10 a.m.-noon, Coos Bay Public Library Cedar room, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Bay Area Seniors Computer Club offers free help. Bring your device and questions.

Coos-Curry Electric Co-op 75th

Anniversary Celebration 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., CCEC office, 43050 U.S. Highway 101, Port Orford.

RSVP at any office or online at www.ccec.coop.

Armchair Film Adventure — “7 Days” Bulgaria 2 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. Refreshments served. 541-269-1101

Gold Beach. RSVP at any office or online at www.ccec.coop.

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Sportsmen's Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend. ODFW Kids free fishing, trophy room, and sport related equipment and vehicles.

CDABA’s Fifth Annual Art Walk 48 p.m., Rainbow Plaza, state Highway 38, Old Town Reedsport.

Foreign Film Friday: “Kinyarwan da” 7 p.m., Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. UK/France, 2010 — not rated and parental discretion is advised.

Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championships 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Rainbow Plaza, state Highway 38 and Riverfront Way, Reedsport. Quick carve 10:30 a.m.-noon; auction 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Coos Bay Farmers Market 9 a.m.- Reedsport Farmers Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m., state Highway 38 3 p.m., Downtown Coos Bay on and Fifth Street, Reedsport. 541Central Avenue.

271-3044 Coos-Curry Electric Co-op 75th Anniversary Celebration 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., CCEC office, 815 Railroad Ave., Brookings. RSVP at any office or online at www.ccec.coop.

AN Hughes House Living History D Vignettes 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cape Blanco State Park, exit U.S. Hwy. 42 E. Coquille • 541-396-3742 • Prices good June 4- June 10, 2014 Highway 101 west between milepost markers 296 and 297 STORE HOURS MON. -FRI. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. SUN. 10-5 onto Cape Blanco Road, north of Port Orford. Other historic sites include Cape Blanco Light Station and Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum.

Nutritious Warm Meals 11:30 a.m., Coos Bay Senior Center, 886 SS. Fourth St., Coos Bay. LB. LB. Friends of Mingus Park Meeting 4 p.m., Kaffe 101, 171 S. Broadway, Coos Bay. 541-888-9728 Bingo 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Coos Bay Senior Center, 886 S. Fourth St., Coos Bay.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 12 Women's Let’s Do Lunch 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay. All women are welcome. Featured: Pregnancy Resource Center — baby shower, bring unwrapped gift. Guest: Cathy Mogus, author “Finding Love in the Right Places.” Inclusive lunch, $13.

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Wilson’s Wounded Warriors

BY GEORGE ARTSITAS Outdoors Editor

For the past three years, local Coquille outfitter guide Ken Wilson has opened up his home for a week and let a group of wounded warriors take a free trip with him hunting.

But don’t ask him to brag about it.

Wilson understands what he does is a drop in the bucket to the sacrifices his yearly guests have already done by the time they step on his welcome mat.

“It isn’t about me,” Wilson said matter of factly. “It’s about the Wounded Warrior Project.”

Wilson’s lived a pretty charitable life. He helped out the Make-A-Wish foundation when he was younger, and a few years ago, he started poking around to see how he could help with veterans. After some networking, Wilson found a contact for the Wounded Warrior Project in Louisiana that sends him soldiers every year for a hunting trip.

This year, Wilson took

that.

He’s also isn’t crazy about naming his company (Spoon Creek Outfitters) or anything that could promote himself in anyway. He won’t tell me how much the trip costs retail, but says I could look up how much a four-person trip would cost on the Internet. I don’t bite. The mystery adds to the allure.

I asked him what prompted him to start this annual tradition and he answered with his own question: “Do you feel any kind of inclination toward the veterans?”

Contributed photos I stammer, not sure if From left, 1st Sgt. Garry Powell, Sgt. Sam Caston, Staff Sgt. Erik Bittle and Staff Sgt. Jason Demming pose he’s asking me for my feelaround one of the four spring black bears they shot during their hunt. ings on veterans in general or if I’ve ever thought From Left: Ross Morris, 1st Sgt. about enrolling.

Garry Powell, Sgt. Sam Caston, “Oh, yeah, I definitely Staff Sgt. Erik Bittle, Staff Sgt. have a lot of respect for Jason Demming and Ken Wilson them,” I sneak out. all pose for a picture on their hunt.

“And that’s the reason I’m doing it,” he says. “I tions,” Wilson said. have a lot of respect for “They’re in the healing them and I think it’s part of process.” the healing process when During this year’s trip, they come back from the one sign of solidarity Iraq or Afghan war, and we impressed Wilson. They try to provide a recreation had fishing trips set up for and small part to help the soldiers who caught them heal.” their quota so they could stay occupied the additionWilson really wanted to al days. Sure enough, they hammer home the fact that harvested two bears off the this is part of the “healing bat on the first day, but no process.” A lot of these guys one went fishing. The two suffer from Posttraumatic guys rode it out, extended Stress Disorder, so Wilson the trip another day has one rule: No talking because the fourth guy about the Army. The first hadn’t caught a bear yet. year, he only got one “They didn’t want to Call us to book a trip. wounded warrior named leave a guy behind,” Wilson Jonathan Perser, a 1st ser- said, “They don’t get a rush geant who was shot down like this since being in in his helicopter. The past combat.” two, he’s had the full ration of four soldiers.

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out 1st Sgt. Garry Powell, Sgt. Sam Caston, Staff Sgt. Erik Bittle and Staff Sgt. Jason Demming as his Wounded Warrior troupe.

He makes sure the guys are licensed and tagged by the time they touch down in Oregon, then takes the hour-long trip from his Coquille house to the hunting site seven days straight for what Wilson calls “just a regular hunting trip.”

Since he’d been an outfitter guide for about a quarter century, he figured this was the least he could do.

“It’s just thanking them for their service to the country,” Wilson said.

“There’s just a feeling of admiration being around these four young men.

“You just feel grateful for being there and watching them enjoying themselves.”

Wilson is a veteran himself, but he was hesitant about divulging details. He tells me he was part of 101st Airborne Division for three years and when he got discharged it was “no big deal,” but nothing past

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A program to help warriors come home again Continued from Page 6 Wilson is also just one of many who donate to help these guys feel at home when they’re here.

T imberline Taxidermy made sure each one went home with a spring black bear rug, Meat Cutting Room made jerky and pepperoni that’ll get sent to each of the soldiers, and for the finale, former Gib’s RV owner Bill Leslie opened up his house for a send-off barbecue at the end of the week.

What’s clear is that Wilson is not into selfpromotion in any way. All he wants is for like-minded people in the community to know this is happening, and potentially have it grow if enough locals are so inclined.

“It’s not something I have to do, it’s not something they require me to do, and there’s a lot of people in the community that feel the same way I do about it,” Wilson said. “I just happen to be a licensed outfitter guide who has the opportunity to provide this and I’m pretty sure that there are a lot of individual people who would probably take one into their own home and do the same thing.”

RECREATION R E P O R T

NEWS AND NOTES Anglers have been catching of 3- to 5-pound largemouth bass in Tenmile Lakes.

The shad have started to arrive in the mainstem Umpqua River and fishing pressure is picking up at Yellow Creek.

FISHING C oo s C o un ty l a k e s/ po n ds: Dungeness crab, bay clams, trout, rockfish, sturgeon There are still trout available for kids in the Millicoma Pond at the Millicoma Interpretive Center and fishing is excellent. Millicoma Pond is set aside for kids fishing only and is a great chance for them to hook into fish.

Please call before traveling to Millicoma Pond to make sure the gates are open.

Most of the area lakes have been stocked at least once with hatchery rainbow trout this spring. Anglers have been catching trout by fishing PowerBait near the bottom or by trolling spinners from small boats in the deeper water. Fly anglers have been catching trout casting and retrieving small streamer or nymph patterns.

Largemouth bass should be more active in the area ponds and small lakes like Powers Pond and Empire Lakes. Bass should be cruising the shallow waters along the shoreline looking for an easy meal.

Coos River Basin: Trout season is open Anglers had good success fishing the large to mediumsize streams for cutthroat trout. Small spinners, small jigs, and flies all work well to catch trout. In streams and rivers above the head of tide, anglers are restricted to use artificial flies and lures. The daily limit of trout in streams is two fish over 8 inches.

Anglers are still catching rockfish inside Coos Bay around the jetties, submerged rockpiles, and near the railroad trestle. Fishing is usually best around slack tides.

Sturgeon fishing is open in the Coos Basin for catch and release only on any size sturgeon.

Crabbing in Coos Bay continues to be fairly slow.

ODFW and OSU researchers have tagged hundreds of red rock crabs with a small blue “floy tag” in Charleston to gain an understanding of their growth, age, movement, population size, and fishery. Red rock crabs are native to Oregon and are found in only a few Oregon estuaries. If you catch a tagged red rock crab please contact the ODFW Charleston office at 541-888-5515.

C l a m m i n g is excellent during low tides near Charleston, off Cape Arago Highway and Clam Island.

There are also good places to dig clams even on positive low tides in Coos Bay. Before any shellfish harvest trip, make sure to check the Oregon Department of Agriculture website for any updates.

Coquille River Basin: trout, sturgeon Trout season is open the Coquille Basin rivers. Small spinners, small jigs, and flies all work well to catch trout.

The lower end of the larger rivers like the South Fork Coquille are starting to get warm and trout will not be sticking around for long. In streams and rivers above the head of tide, anglers are restricted to use artificial flies and lures. The daily limit of trout in streams is two fish over 8 inches.

Loon Lake: rainbow trout, bass, bluegill Loon Lake was stocked with about 7,500 trout so far this spring. The lake can also provide good fishing for crappie, bluegill and bass. The Loon Lake Resort boat ramp and the BLM ramp and campground also are open.

Tenmile Basin: yellow perch, largemouth bass, trout Yellow perch are biting on nightcrawlers or jigs tipped with a worm in Tenmile Lakes. Some of the keeper yellow perch are over 12 inches long.

Anglers have been catching lots of 3- to 5-pound largemouth bass, most have been caught in shallow water along the shorelines usually associated with cover like submerged logs or vegetation. Crankbaits and plastics like senkos or brushhogs have been working.

Trout fishing in Tenmile Lakes continues to be good, anglers are having the best success trolling wedding rings or other types of spinners tipped with a night crawler. A few anglers are picking up the larger trout while fishing bait or lures for other fish species. One hundred hatchery rainbow trout were tagged next to the dorsal fin with a 2-inch blue numbered tag. These fish were tagged as part of a tagged fish contest sponsored by Ringo’s Lakeside Marina.

Umpqua River, south: Opened to fishing May 24.

Winchester Bay: steelhead Fishing the Triangle and South Jetty has been good for rockfish. Red-tailed Surfperch are beginning to arrive and will increase over the next few weeks. Popular perch fishing areas include the North Beach across from the East Boat Basin and marker 12 above the East Boat Basin.

Ocean fishing out of Winchester Bay has improved as more salmon have moved in shore.

HUNTING Spring turkey hunting ended May 31.

Spring black bear season is open. Hunters are reminded to check in bears they harvest within 10 days of harvest. It is important that hunters call the ODFW office where they intend to check harvested bears in to so a biologist can be available.

Cougar hunting is open. Hunting cougar is a challenge because these animals are very secretive, but harvest

success is greatest adjacent to private land with high deer populations using a predator call.

REMINDER: Wolves and coyotes can look alike.

Wolves are protected by state and/or federal law and it is unlawful to shoot them. Coyote hunters need to take extra care to identify their target as wolves can look like coyotes, especially wolf pups in the mid-summer and fall. ODFW appreciates hunters’ assistance to establish wolves’ presence in Oregon. Report any wolf sightings or wolf sign to ODFW using the online reporting system.

YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE Neo-tropical migrants including common yellow throats appear near local wetlands feeding on insect hatches. On days when conditions are good for hatches, birds capitalizing on this food source may be found in profusion.

Good places to watch this interaction are wetlands next to East Bay Drive, which follows the east side of Coos Bay, wetlands along North Bank Road, which follows the Coquille River from state Highway 42 to U.S. Highway 101, and Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.

Seal and sea lion abundance in coastal waters around Coos County is high at this time of year, especially south of Coos Bay, at Simpson Reef, a heavily used haul out.

From the look out, viewers can see California sea lions, Steller sea lions, harbor seals and elephant seals.

Do not approach seals and sea lions you may find on Oregon beaches. If you think an animal you find is, in fact, in trouble, contact your local ODFW office to report the animal or contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Network an 800-452-7888.

Waterfowl numbers will continue to be high as long as agricultural lands in these areas are flooded. A birding tour on North Bank Lane and state Highway 42S will provide many opportunities to view waterfowl as they feed in these agricultural fields.

Black brant flocks are beginning to be seen in good numbers around Coos Bay. These migratory, salt water oriented geese are on their northward migration to the North Slope of Alaska and other nesting areas above the Arctic Circle. Good places to view them can be found along Cape Arago Highway.

If you go to see these birds, take your time and look for birds with neck collars. If you find a collared bird note the color of the collar and the numbers or letters on the collar. Then, when convenient, call your local ODFW office and provide the wildlife biologist that information. The biologist will also want to know specifically where and when you saw the bird so he or she can try to confirm the report.

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