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Coquille students ‘Growing Together’ BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
A local physician is embarking on a project to encourage healthy eating habits for local children and their families. Dr. Steven Shimotakahara started “Growing Together,” during the school year at Lincoln Elementary School in Coquille. He teamed up with teachers, first-graders and their families for the project – which will double as a scientific study. His hopes are that the “Growing Together” project will positively influence the participants’ long-term eating habits. “I would say I'm a health nut. I've often wondered, ‘Why is it that people's diets are so poor in the United States?’” Shimotakahara said. “Yet most of the diseases in our society – things like cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, cancer – all are very closely tied to diet,” he said. Growing Together continues on page 14
Confederated Tribes open new health center BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) have officially opened the new Three Rivers Health Center. Tribal officials said the new health center, located at 150 S. Wall Street in Coos Bay, marks a significant milestone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to CTCLUSI tribal members and the local community. The Three Rivers Health Center is a multi-care health center offering primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services. Members of the public were invited to celebrate the opening of the new health center in early June.
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Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) CEO Lee Ann Wander and Council Chair Brad Kneaper stand near the entrance of the new Three Rivers Health Center in Coos Bay.
Health Center continues on page 14
Summer Opry returning to Liberty Theatre BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
A long-time Liberty Theatre tradition has become a staple in the community. The Little Theatre on the Bay has been bringing Opry shows to the stage for more than forty-years. Their Summer Opry is returning for two weekends in July. Opry performers give soulful, high-energy performances throughout the show. Singers and instrumentalists will be taking turns presenting their renditions of Rock and Roll 50s and Country music songs, while local dancers show off their rhythm and moves through high-quality choreo-
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graphed dance performances. During the Opry, it’s common to see multiple performers on stage clapping and cheering each other on. Longtime Opry performers said they keep coming back to perform every year because it grabs ahold of them. “I like the family aspect of it. We all lift each other up. It’s been kind of a staple of my upbringing,” said Jacob Renard. Renard joined the Opry at 13 and hasn’t skipped a beat a decade later. “This is something I do for myself that is music-related, so Summer Opry continues on page 16
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