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Digital literacy program for seniors coming to Gold Beach BY NATE SCHWARTZ

the Connected Senior Program will pair seniors with local high school students to help teach A host of local partners computer skills, digital literacy, are teaming up with Beacon cyber safety, and more. Broadband for a digital literacy It is more essential than ever program in Gold Beach this fall. to get connected. Beyond the The ISP and Soroptimist Club of obvious beneﬁts of keeping Gold Beach, Coos-Curry Electric in contact with loved ones Cooperative, CoBank, Calix and staying up to date on the University, Umpqua Bank, Curry community, there are a lot of Health Network and the local developments that can make life Gold Beach School District are easier for seniors. all collaborating on internet and For homebound seniors computer education for the local or those with medical needs, elderly community. telehealth options have only Designed to help bridge the grown since the pandemic. generation gap that only grows Avoiding costly and often every time new tech comes out, long-distance trips for medical Curry Coastal Pilot

appointments can be a huge boon to more rural communities. The same goes for online banking, portals for government services, and everyday conveniences like delivery apps, streaming services, and social media. These can go a long way in bringing agency and accessibility to those with

reduced mobility. If you or someone you know is interested in expanding their knowledge and access to the internet, please reach out to: Bill Gerski - Vice President of Marketing/Sales: Billg@beaconbroadband.com

Debbie Knight - Soroptimist President of Gold Beach: Knightda55@gmail.com

Brookings’ July Yard of the Month winners Brookings to multiple City Hall staff members after making some lovely updates to their storefront. A The City of Brookings has new sign, along with a rock path, announced two more Yard of the and flower beds make Julie & Month winners for the month Amanda’s store that much more of July. This City initiative inviting. encourages Brooking’s citizens “Julie’s love of the unique and businesses alike to help and special is the groundwork of beautify the community and fiona bean. She has created an recognizes those who have gone Apothecary line for the store, and above and beyond to make their has blended seasonal perfumes, properties shine. body and linen spray, and more. Winners receive a Amanda’s love of ‘Setting the commemorative certificate, Scene’ keeps the store’s displays a yard-sign to display for the ever-changing. Both of us have month, along with a $50 credit on a desire to ensure that everyone their next water bill from the city. who visits fiona bean feels Here are the commercial and welcomed and appreciated,” residential winners for the July states their website. Yard of the Month award: Beverly & Ron Crivelli Fiona Bean 113 Alderwood Lane 505 Hemlock Street The Crivelli’s proudly This local boutique, nominated themselves for the apothecary, and home goods store award, and thanks to their is the second of two locations wonderful front yard, Brookings in Southern Oregon. Begun in Building Official Dennis Tippetts Grants Pass in 2006, fiona bean was happy to confirm they brings custom crafted scents and deserved it. décor for any seasonal mood. The Crivelli’s keep an They were nominated by immaculately maintained yard

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with lots of ﬂowers and some small fruit trees. A perfect example of what some pride and care can do to uplift the neighborhood. If you would like to make a nomination for next month’s award they can reach out to Natasha Tippets or Lauri Zeimer

with the City of Brookings. Natasha Tippetts 541-469-1102 ntippetts@brookings.or.us Lauri Zeimer 541-469-1103 lziemer@brookings.or.us

Rare ﬁnd along Oregon beach BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

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A deep-sea angler fish, called a Pacific football fish (Himantoliphus sagamius) has been found by local beachcombers just south of Cannon Beach. Living in complete darkness, at 2,000 -3,300 feet, these fish are rarely seen, according to the Seaside Aquarium. “In fact, only 31 specimens have been recorded around the world,” the Aquarium operators state in a Facebook post. “While a handful of football fish have been recorded in New Zealand, Japan, Russia, Hawaii, Ecuador, Chile, and California this is the first one reported on the Oregon Coast to our knowledge.” Little is known about the football fish history but what is known is unusually fascinating, the Aquarium officials write. “Like other angler fish, the outback fist use light that shines from a phosphorescent bulb on their forehead to attract prey,” the Facebook post reads. “Food at the depths that these guys peruse can be very sparse, so football fish are not picky eaters. They eat anything that can fit into their mouths.” Only females actively hunt as the males are more like parasites. Males being 10 times smaller than females, find a female to fuse

Hold Ballot Measure for Psilocybin

themselves to, according to the Aquarium. “They lose their eyes and internal organs, getting all their nutrients from their female partners. In return, they provide females with a steady source of sperm,” the Facebook post states. “How the males ﬁnd the females in the

pitch dark is still unknown.” Several weeks ago, amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured a photo of a blue rock thrush on a rocky area at Cannon Beach. Ofﬁcials said it is likely the ﬁrst ever seen in the United States.

The Brookings City Council is taking steps to keep Psilocybin Manufacturers out of the City with a ballot measure for November. Oregon voters passed Measure 109 in 2020, allowing the use and manufacturing of psilocybin mushrooms, or ‘magic mushrooms’ through Oregon Health Authority (OHA) licensed manufacturers and service centers. The measure does not allow the City to outright ban mushrooms on their own, but does give recourse for regulation through land use measures. They can authorize voters to choose whether to allow manufacturers and service centers within their city limits, with an option for either a temporary ban for two years, or a permanent one. The Council all seemed relatively in-step about the ballot measure this November in their Meeting on July 22nd, but there was some disagreement about whether to invoke the permanent or temporary ban. Councilor Martin expressed concerns over youth safety, citing marijuana legalization as a test case. He was in favor of a permanent ban, with keeping access away from children his main reasoning. Councilor Pereda thinks it should be up to the voters to decide and is therefore happy to give them the opportunity. Mayor Hodges was a little more hesitant for an outright permanent ban. “I view it a little bit different, maybe its because I work in the medical industry. I’d hate to put a permanent statement on this… I have had testimony of people who have used psilocybin to their beneﬁt. So for me, I do think a lot more needs to go into the research before it’s something that is manufactured, and especially distributed, in our city limits, but I don’t want to put a permanent ban on this discussion. I’d prefer it to return to the voters in two years,” stated Mayor Hodges on the issue. With Councilor Martin beginning the motion, and Councilor Pereda seconding, the resolution was brought to a vote. With Councilor Fulton absent, a 2-1 vote was enough for the motion to carry, with Mayor Hodges voting no. Please see PSILOCYBIN Page 3

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