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Waynes Color Centre gets new owners BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
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Jason and Amy Lavigne of Reedsport recently purchased Waynes Color Centre and now run the business.
A Reedsport couple is taking over leadership at Waynes Color Centre. Jason and Amy Lavigne said they are happy to keep the family-owned business going. They were familiar with the business and its’ associates before they decided to purchase it. At one point, Jason even worked laying flooring for Wayne. The Lavignes said they learned a lot about flooring in the process of taking over the business. As new owners, they said there were things they wanted to keep the same, and a few things they wanted to improve upon. They said they wanted to keep the name Waynes out of respect for the original owner who started
offering the community quality flooring products in 1968. They also kept hard-working employees who were already at the business. They brought in their own team of floor installers. “We have the best installers on the South coast,” Amy said. “We've know how hard they work and we know what it takes for them to get where they are. They problem solve. They troubleshoot. They are great working with the customer so that they understand the whole process.” The new owners expanded their products and their business hours. They also switched up the displays inside the showroom to refresh the look inside of the building. “I think it reflects in the showroom. It’s a lot lighter and brighter and it’s more organized,” Amy said.
The Lavignes said they carry a variety of flooring and tile products that are in the mid to highend price range. This allows them to focus on quality over quantity. The family-owned business partners said they are also excited to partner with other local businesses to give customers everything they need for their home remodel. This includes their next-door neighbors at Bayshore Paints. Amy said she’s really enjoying the opportunity to put her Interior Design skills to use in her new role at Waynes Color Centre. “It's a lot of fun. I have not had a job that I've been excited to come in everyday in a very long time,” she said. New Owners continued on page 2
Drumming ensemble draws big crowds
The Takohachi Taiko Drumming ensemble attracted a large crowd to their performance on Saturday, July 22. Attendees spread out on the lawn at the Mingus Park Amphitheater while they enjoyed the show and the sunshine. The Coos Bay Library sponsored the performance, inspiring locals to learn more about Japanese culture through music and dance. The family friendly event featured Taiko drums, Tsugaru Shamisen, Shinobue Bamboo flute and more. The Coos Bay Library holds many events throughout the summer. To stay up-to-date with local events, talk to a library associate or sign up for their newsletter online at coosbaylibrary.org.
BY BREE LAUGHLIN
Photo by Bree Laughlin
Liberty Theatre love letters
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Many local residents have fallen in love with the historic Liberty Theatre built in 1924. Some local residents shared how they not only fell in love with the historic theatre – but at the Liberty Theatre. In 1933, Cynthia Ruth Brigham was 17 and working at the ticket office of the Gorst and King Bus Co. in North Bend for a dollar per day when a young man, Arnold Fred Helm, asked her if she’d go to a show with him at the Liberty Theatre. After hesitating at first, Cynthia agreed, thinking ‘What could it hurt? He seems very nice.’ It was the first of many good times together, including other shows at the Liberty Theatre. One year after their first date they were married, and the marriage lasted a life-
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The classic 1924 photo-how it looked when it opened to the public. The second photo is 1947 with the marquee and blade sign. time. They were wonderful parents to their two daughters, Connie Helm Young of Bandon and Jennifer Kay Helm
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of North Bend. Beth Younker met a nice fellow who had recently moved to the area from Michigan in
1952. She immediately had an attraction to him, but she was shy and wasn’t sure if he would be interested.
She was surprised and excited when the phone rang and he asked her to go to a movie at the Liberty
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Theatre. They were married the next year. Liberty Theatre continued on page 4
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