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January 1996

On the cover: The building of the historical
McCullough Bridge which spans Coos Bay
as you leave North Bend going north.
Stories included:
The McCullough Bridge: Then & Now
by Ann Koppy
Lloyd's in Bandon: Then & Now
A Retrospective
by Vance Cloaca
On Broadway Theater: Then & Now
An Interview with Tosca Means
by Diane Irvin
John & Jan Kendall: A Musical Duo
by Nancy Douglas
Coquille Valley Art Center: A Profile
by Lola Kysar
Coos Bay's Front Street: A Historical Cameo
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
The Pony Village Motor Lodge, North Bend, OR
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February 1996

Stories included:
Don McMichael: Famous Local Artist
Donates Canvas to Keiko the Whale
by Nancy Douglas
Artistic Woodsmen:
The Legendary Clausen Clan
by Vance Cloaca
Artist Liz Coke: Petals & Palettes
by Diane Irvin
Going Home: A Special Story of Caring
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
The Hilltop House, North Bend, OR
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| March 1996

Stories included:
Who Was St. Patrick
Would Ya Be Thinkin'?
by Larry Means
Tom Daugherty:
Artist, Sculptor, and Carver Extraordinaire
by BeBe Bardot
John Bealy: Wizard of Clay
by Lola Kysar
Music, Music, Music:
Early Bands in Coos County
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Puerto Vallarta, Coos Bay, OR
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April 1996

Cover artwork by Diane Irvin
Stories included:
T.W. Rutledge:
Modern Day Master
by BeBe Bardot
The Nick Ciampi Band:
We Don't Need No Stinkin' Nicknames
by Vance Cloaca
The Merci Train:
Post WWII Artifacts from France
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Bank Brewing Company, Coos Bay, OR
(no longer open) |
| May 1996

Stories included:
Brad Pearce: Local Guitarist Hopes
for the Trip of a Lifetime
by Vinnie Cavarra
Rockin & Rollin' Ratite Ranch
The Jurassic Park of Coos Bay
by BeBe Bardot
Dick Booth: Coos Bay Novelist, Writer,
Poet, & Playwrite
by BeBe Bardot
The Evolution of Local Tourism
by Ann Koppy
Coos Bay's Historical City Hall Building
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Harp's, Bandon, OR
(no longer open) |
June 1996

Stories included:
Happy 45th Birthday
Coquille Valley Art Center
by Lola Kysar
The Electric Guitar:
It's Impact on Modern Music
by Vinnie Cavarra
Ken Means: Woodcarver, Painter,
Sculptor, & Harley Owner
by BeBe Bardot
Osprey Point RV Resort
in Lakeside
by BeBe Bardot
Old Fashioned Weddings
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Starvin' Marvin's Pizza, Coquille, OR
(no longer open) |
| July 1996

Stories included:
LTOB's Little Ole' Opry
Celebrates 15th Anniversary
by Marty Crouse
Elkhorn Express Band
A Local Legend Celebrates 25th Reunion
a retrospective by Mike Carrillo
Kip Dobler: Guitarist/Songwriter
The King of Cla-Ja-Ro-Blu-Try
by BeBe Bardot
Artist Susan Anderson
& Art & Sol Gallery
by BeBe Bardot
Bill Bracelin: Humanitarian & Harley Owner
by BeBe Bardot
Old Fashioned Outings
& Summer Fun
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Los Chiles, Lakeside, OR
(no longer open) |
August/September 1996

Stories included:
Songs of the Sea
by Captain Tony
Larry Roberts:
Birdman of Coquille Valley Art Center
by Lola Kysar
The Trading Post:
Artistic Cream of the Coast
by BeBe Bardot
Ordway's Nursery & Stonecast
by Joeda Moore
The Charleston Seafood Festival:
A Local Tradition Continues
by Jan Bone
Tidewater Highways:
The History of Commercial
Shipping in Coos Bay
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Lord Bennett's, Bandon, OR |
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October 1996

Cover artwork by Diane Irvin
Stories included:
The Winning Carving
by Dee Churchill
Gravedigger's Ball
at Lloyd's in Bandon
by BeBe Bardot
Interview with a Mortician
by BeBe Bardot
Clausen Oysters New Building
by BeBe Bardot
Chris Hall: Local Taxidermist
Dead But Not Gone
by Vance Cloaca
The Old Tower House B&B
Preserving Local History
by Diane Irvin
Coos County Pioneer Cemeteries
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Red Shoes Cafe, Reedsport, OR
(no longer open) |
November 1996

Cover artwork by Diane Irvin
Stories included:
Gaze & Gawk at Coos Bay's Boardwalk
by BeBe Bardot
High Tech Effects
by the Dudes at Digital FX
by BeBe Bardot
Oregon Wine Cellars:
Where Friends Meet Friends
by BeBe Bardot
The Wreck of the Santa Clara
A Vignette of One Local Maritime Disaster
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Kiwi's, Lakeside, OR
(no longer open) |
| December 1996

Cover artwork by Libbi Brigham
Stories included:
Yesterday's Books:
Books Galore & Much More
by BeBe Bardot
Raggedy Assed Marines on Parade
Book by Local Author Larry Means
by Joeda Moore
Little Ole' Opry Country Christmas
by Marty Crouse
Good Golly Ms. Molly It's D.J. Pauly
by BeBe Bardot
Bay Moss
Studio
The Gallery for Art Lovers & Holiday Shoppers
by Diane Irvin
Christmas Memories Circa 1870
by Ann Koppy
Restaurant of the Month:
Virginia St. Diner, North Bend, OR
& Interview with Owner Clair Jones
(no longer open) |
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