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Centurion celebrated with surprise party BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
A North Bend woman was recently surprised by her family and friends with a 100th birthday celebration at Dishner's Fine Foods. The event was attended by North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke. She presented Mildred L. Johns with a city proclamation to honor her on her birthday. Mildred L. Johns was born on Aug. 25, 1924, in Wall, South Dakota. She has spent the majority of her time living in Oregon’s Bay Area, where she still resides today. Those closest to Mildred say she continues to embody the resilience and love that have de-
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North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke proclaimed Aug. 25, 2024, as “Mildred L. Johns” Day, honoring her remarkable journey and the values of family, community and perseverance that she embodies.
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Airport Heights Park unveiling BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
Community members are invited to an unveiling of plans for the Airport Heights Park with a ‘Picnic in the Park.’ The Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club will be presenting the master plan concepts for the park from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. It is open to all members of the public. Interested groups, neighbors, city and airport officials are encouraged to drop in to Airport Heights Park and have a hot Unveiling continues on page 13
Art by the Sea Gallery hosting reception
Photography by Danny Alacali.
Danny Alacali, Featured Artist.
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Art by the Sea Gallery is hosting a reception on Saturday September 7th, from 2-4:00 pm. Danny Alacali is the Featured Artist for September as his photography won the People's Choice award in the 2023 Community Show, “The Eye & the Lens.” Danny lives in North Bend, Oregon and is a CTE Business & Media Arts teacher at North Bend High School. He states, “Whether I am shooting a bacon burger, a sunset along the Oregon coast, or a sunrise across the Rockies, photography keeps me locked in the moment. I don’t stress about yesterday or worry about tomorrow.” Art by the Sea Gallery is also excited to welcome two new members, Cindy Pinnock, a multimedia artist and Gail Arceneaux who works in colored pencil. Both artists are well known in the area for their beautiful artwork. The gallery is also featuring the Member’s current show, “Wit & Whimsy.” The show runs from September 3rd to September 30th. At the reception, enjoy refreshments, meet and greet Danny as well as Gallery Members and other art lovers. There’s always a wide variety of artwork including fused glass, ceramics, photography, jewelry, art gourds, woven goods, and much more that’s created by South Coast Artists.
“Graveyard of the Pacific,” People’s Choice Winner.
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