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Runners spread message of peace through Oregon BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
Runners participating in an international torch relay recently passed through Coos Bay, along a 10,000 mile route that loops around the United States and into parts of Canada. The group of women runners each come from a different country. They are united in a mission to bring more peace to the world through the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run. “Since I was a child, I always wanted to do something for humanity,” said Harita Davies. Davies took part in the Peace Run for the first time in New Photos by Bree Laughlin
Participants in the Sri Chimnoy Oneness-Home Peace Run came through Coos Bay on Sunday, June16. The runners are part of a global torch relay that seeks to strengthen international friendship and understanding.
Runners for Peace continues on page 4
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CHAINSAW CARVING COMPETITORS
create works of art BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
Photos by Bree Laughlin
The 24th-annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship set Reedsport abuzz over Father's Day Weekend, as thousands of spectators watched the artists in action.
Reedsport was buzzing over Father’s Day Weekend, as an impressive gathering of chainsaw carving artists transformed giant wooden logs into one-of-a-kind, creative masterpieces. Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship’s event organizers report that thousands of spectators pass through the gates each year to witness the artists in action. The 24th-annual event was no different. Artists who participated in the Carving Championship came from as close as Coos Bay and Bandon, spread throughout the United States, and traveled from far-away places such as Argentina, Australia and Wales. The event took place at 313 Rainbow Plaza in Reedsport from Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18. Over the course of four days, the carvers revved up their engines to chisel out huge sculptures, and also participated in a 90-minute Quick Carve each day. Chainsaw Carving continues on page 4
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