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North Bend High School Band wins state championships BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
The North Bend High School Band competed against ten other bands to take home the Oregon State Championship in their division. The local high school won the event on May 10 at Oregon State University’s LaSelle Stewart Center. North Bend High School Band Director Amber Yester admitted she was a bit surprised – and very proud of
her students for their accomplishment. “There was some very good competition and some very strong bands,” Yester said. The North Bend band moved back to the 4A division this year after competing in the 5A division for the past few years. But their toughest rivals also made the same transition. “St. Helens was the 5A state champion last
Courtesy photos
A group shot of the North Bend High School band.
Championship Win continued on page 3
A puffin party
Photo by Bree Laughlin
Shoreline Education for Awareness volunteers will be helping visitors spot puffins at various times throughout the summer.
Local nonprofit helps visitors spot iconic bird Photo by Bree Laughlin
BY BREE LAUGHLIN
Volunteer Jacque Maldonado got festive for the puffin viewing party on Saturday, May 13 at the Face Rock Viewpoint in Bandon.
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The beauty of Bandon beaches brings awe to visitors as soon as they exit their vehicles and breathe
in the fresh ocean air. But an element of that beauty could easily slip by unnoticed. Face Rock off of Bandon's Beach Loop Road is a habitat for puffins. But
few who visit the Face Rock viewpoint can say they have seen one of these exemplary sea birds. “Everybody wants to see a puffin. It's all about the puffins, said Laura Paulson,
a volunteer with Shoreline Education for Awareness. The SEA nonprofit is dedicated to promoting education and awareness of shoreline habitats and wildlife. As part of this mis-
BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
One of the Mill Casino’s most popular events is returning May 27 and 28 showcasing some of the best barbeque, blues and brews around. A $5 entry fee gets guests into the event each day. The Mill Casino’s Brand & Advertising Manager Kevin Lee told The World news all the juicy details about their upcoming BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay.
Q: The event started more than a decade ago. Why do you think it’s become so popular over the years? A: The event has grown so much since 2012, when we started with 15 competitors.
Since then, there have been years when we had as many as 30 competitors. This is a KCBS [Kansas City Barbeque Society] sanctioned event, so you’re looking at some of the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer. These are the teams looking to move on in the
series of competition – the Grand Champion is invited to the American Royal in Kansas City, MO. Q: What are the different kinds of BBQ items that will be available at the event? Are smaller samples available so guests can try different items? BBB continued on page 18
Photos courtesy of The Mill Casino
A longtime community favorite, BBQ, Blues & Brews, will be returning to The Mill Casino May 27 and 28, bringing some of the best barbecue in the region to North Bend.
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