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Senate Republican’s compromise, go back to work
BEN BOTKIN JULIA S H U M WAY Oregon Capital Chronicle Pilot Guest Article Oregon Senate leaders on Thursday, June 15, reached a deal that brought a handful of Republicans back to the floor, ending Courtesy photo from Ben Botkin / Oregon Capital Chronicle the longest walkout in Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, reads paperwork during a Senate state history and clearing floor session on Thursday, June 15, when enough Republicans returned to end the the way for the Legislature walkout. to pass a budget and start
working through hundreds of backlogged bills. The deal reached Thursday included watering down Democratic measures intended to guarantee abortion access and prevent gun violence, as well as considering a Republican proposal that would allow the Legislature to impeach statewide elected officials. Democrats also agreed to rework a sweeping
constitutional amendment that would have removed an unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage and prohibited discrimination against LGBTQ people. Democrats and Republicans also reached a deal to “substantively” fund 9-8-8, a hotline for people in mental health crises. And senators on See SENATE, Page 7
Romance of the Silver Screen
Redwood Theater – 114 years old - from Pine Cone to Café ELLIOT SCHWARZ Country Media. Inc.
is a fully lit stage that is available to community groups for dance, music, or stage presentations. The theater has hosted two diverse screenings for community discussion. Working with the Chetco Community Public Library, “Samurai Over Oregon” was shown followed by a discussion with the director and Q & A. “20 Mules” was another showing with discussion and Q & A. The theater will also be the local hub of the Wild Rivers Film Festival. The first annual event is scheduled for August 17-20. There will be 53 global films shown, with a mix designed for both young and old. The films shown will be aimed at offering audiences a broader view of the world beyond those of the major Hollywood studios. A goal of the theater is to be available as a conduit of ideas, according to Scott. “We want to offer all points of view, we’re not here to censor,” he said. The mission statement in the lobby reads “It is the commitment of the Redwood Theater to encourage free expression of ideas. We respect all viewpoints and do our best to be the vehicle for free speech and expression
Before the town of Brookings was formed in 1913 The Pine Cone Theater brought entertainment to the small population in 1909. The theater has been in continual operation since, later renamed the Redwood Theater. It is where Brookings Mayor Ron Hedenskog took his wife Rose, then Rose Bonde, for their first date, Christmas of 1966. Hedenskog was home from college in Colorado, Rose was working for Curry Communications with Ron’s sister who thought the two would be a good match. It turned out they were, still together today. Scott Larson, the new owner and the theater have proven to be a good match as well. Now known as the Redwood Theater and Café two first-run movies are shown on two screens using the very latest digital projectors. The café, open from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday – Sunday offers a wide menu of traditional movie theater fare along with beer, wine, pastries from the Honeybee Bakery, and sandwiches from Railroad Market & Deli. There is a small dining room in the theater, and outdoor seating in the adjacent, newly opened Pocket Park. Along with the movie screens there
in our community, and not to judge the various views or perspectives presented. We believe censorship has no place in a free society.” It is the vision he had when he moved here in 2021 from the Silicon Valley where he worked as the administrator of orthopedics at Stanford Medical Center. He had visited the area frequently; his father and brothers live here. He recognized Brookings as a particularly good place to raise his family. Redwood Theater is located at 621 Chetco Avenue and it may be reached at 541-412-7575.
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Sudden oak death disease found at local park JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.
An Oregon Department of Forestry stewardship forester has found sudden oak death (SOD) infected tanoak trees at Humbug State Park in Curry County, according to a release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). This is a new site outside Courtesy photo from the OPRD the current quarantine area. This is a new site outside the current quarantine area near Gold Beach.
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trees. OPRD advises hikers to stay on trails between now and December as efforts to eradicate the pathogen at the site take place. The site is about 1.5 miles south of the existing emergency quarantine boundary around Port Orford. Most of the infected samples were tested by state and federal agriculture
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He is survived by his soulmate of 28 years Carol Phillips, three step-children Dean Shroll, Doretta Kolen, and Op Phillips, along with three grandchildren and his brother John Trombly. Predeceased by his mother Pat Trombly and father Donald Trombly.
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Mike S. Trombly of Gold Beach, Oregon passed away at the age of 52. He was a loving man and will be greatly missed.
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The park is located near Gold Beach. The infected trees are not within the popular campground, day-use area, or most hiking trails, according to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD), which said the agency is working to treat the area and stop the spread of the disease. Efforts include additional surveys and treatment of infected and surrounding
A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Mike at the Pistol River Friendship Hall: 24252 Carpenterville Rd., Pistol River, OR
Saturday, July 1st, 2023 11:30am Please bring stories, photos and a dish to share with all.
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