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A Taste of Home in Brookings-Harbor Your Nest] allowed me to do that at her shop, then she recommended I go to the farmers market,” said Roberts, “and so I went there in March of 2018.” She stayed at the farmers market for three and a half years, then moved to a small shop in Harbor for two years before moving to her current location in November 2023, which offers better exposure. Sweetly British might be a bit tricky to ﬁnd. It's in the Old PO building, in Harbor, but Robets assures customers she's just a phone call away and happy to give directions. “I come here at least a couple times a month,” said BrookingsHarbor local Jacob Robinette. “We’re going camping, so I wanted to surprise my wife with her favorite stuff.” Inside, the shelves are stocked with a delightful array of

BY LINDA LEE

Curry Coastal Pilot

Are you craving a proper cuppa with a digestive biscuit, or perhaps some authentic Cadbury chocolate? Look no further than Sweetly British, a charming shop in Brookings-Harbor bringing the ﬂavors of the United Kingdom (UK), Europe, Canada, Mexico and South Africa to the Oregon coast. Owner Karen Roberts, who was born and raised in the UK, is celebrating nearly eight years in business and prides herself on offering authentic products. As a small-business owner, she manages everything herself, a testament to her dedication. Roberts has been a ﬁxture in the local business scene for a while, starting her journey in 2017 by selling products inside the Feather Your Nest store. “Tammy [owner of Feather

Shrimp Smacks Cereal: Karen Roberts, owner of Sweetly British, displays one of the many gag gifts also at the shop. She offers a wide variety of products from the U.K, Europe, South Africa, Canada and Mexico.

Pranks: Gag-gift boxes can be filled with treats and given as a gift. imported goods. “My goods range from Cadbury, Nestle, Fry's, Mars and Milka chocolates,” shared Roberts. “We also have baked beans, sandwich spreads,

Marmite, Marmalades, Jams, Crackers, biscuits, Crisps, Juices and so much more.” Customers can also ﬁnd Scott's Oats/Weetabix, Birds/Ambrosia

custard, Coleman's Mustard and Dutch and South African rusks. The frozen selection varies, offering even more tempting Please see SWEETLY BRITISH Page 3

Brookings Unveils First

Yard of the Month Winners for the Year Residential Winner

Commertial Winner

Residential Winner: Barbara Price Barabara, alongside Bryan Rapraeger, is happy to accept the honor presented by Mayor Isaac Hodges.

BY LINDA LEE

Curry Coastal Pilot

The City of Brookings has ofﬁcially kicked off its 23rd annual Yard of the Month program, established in 2002, by recognizing its ﬁrst-ever recipients for outstanding property aesthetics. This year, a residential property honoring a beloved memory and a popular local eatery have earned the inaugural honors. The program, which runs from May through September, celebrates attractive residential and commercial properties located within city limits. Monthly award recipients receive a $50 credit on their

Commercial Winner: Pancho's Restaurant & Bar Owner Scott Larson (l) accepts the award from Mayor Isaac Hodges. On hand were Larson’s General Manager, Josh Pearson (in the green shirt) and Assistant Manager, Maryjane Carlson (r).

water bill, a commemorative certificate and a sign proudly displayed on their property. Barbara Price has been recognized for her deeply personal and beautifully executed home landscape. In 2023, Barbara, alongside Bryan Rapraeger of BCR Land Management LLC, designed and brought to life a landscape that pays tribute to her late husband's dream of living by a river. A unique feature of her design is a barrel from which green flowers emerge, eventually transforming into a vibrant blue when in full bloom, symbolizing the flowing water her husband cherished. On the commercial front, Pancho's Restaurant & Bar received the nod for its inviting exterior.

Owner Scott Larson accepted the award on behalf of the Pancho's family, joined by General Manager Josh Pearson and Assistant Manager Maryjane Carlson. The recognition highlights Pancho's commitment to enhancing the city's commercial landscape. The Yard of the Month program serves as a testament to the dedication of Brookings' property owners and businesses who go above and beyond to beautify their spaces, contributing to the overall attractiveness of the entire city. Nominations may be sent to Brooklyn Osterhage at bosterhage@brookings.org.us or Michelle Robiduox at mrobidous@brookings.org.us. Nominees much be located within the city limits of Brookings.

Fatal Crash

Claims Port Orford Man on Highway 101 PRESS RELEASE A Port Orford man died Thursday evening, May 15th, after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Curry County. Authorities say Wylie Joe Summerlin, 62, was not wearing a seatbelt. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the scene near milepost 300 at approximately 6:21 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicates Summerlin was driving a northbound Jeep Patriot when he swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. The vehicle left the highway and struck a tree. Summerlin was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The crash did not impact trafﬁc on Highway 101 during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted at the scene

Gary Headrick, Gold Beach

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by the Port Orford Fire Department, Port Orford Police Department, Curry County Sheriff's Ofﬁce, and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized team dedicated to investigating fatal and critically injurious collisions on Oregon's highways. The unit provides expertise in documenting, investigating, and analyzing complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. CRU members receive specialized training in advanced measuring techniques and the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The team is comprised of ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Phone Number: 541-813-1717 • Address: 519 Chetco Avenue, Unit 7, Brookings, OR 97415 • Email: Circulation@CountryMedia.net

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