Tourism Guide 2015

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Bandon Oregon's Cheese
Making History
In 1936, another fire, sadly excited by the gorse, brought to
the area by some of the original pioneers, burned the town of
Bandon again. Gorse is an intense “briar-ed” bush that holds an
Recently we had the pleasure of taking a guided tour of the exuberant amount of oil. The flames from gorse fires are
Face Rock Creamery, located at 680 2nd St SE, Bandon. But did extremely hot and hard to extinguish.
After the last “town fire” of '36 cheese making again was
you know Face Rock Creamery is not the first cheese factory to be
restarted. This time around, only one cheese maker rebuilt, and
in Bandon? Here is a bit of the History of Cheese in Bandon.
the cheese making building was erected along what is now hwy
101 and set next to 3rd street. Through the years, the building
was added onto and became known as the Bandon Cheese
Factory. Both residents and visitors alike toured the factory
regularly and took advantage of the hand-made artisan style of
making cheese.
Face Rock Creamery, Bandon OR image by Oregon Senior News
BANDON CHEESEMAKING HISTORY
Bandon has been home to cheese making since the 1800’s.
During the 1880’s there were 10 large cheese makers in the area,
and many more small Farmstead producers. In 1914, the first of
two major Bandon, Oregon fires burned down much of the town’s
architecture. Loving Bandon, many people stayed and rebuilt the
town, cheese making also continued as a large and expected
aspect of the community.
Cheese making in Bandon has
extensively followed the hand-made artisan style of cheese
making.
The Welcome Milk Run
In the early years transportation of milk to the Bandon Cheese & Produce Building
was done via boat. Boats like the one pictured above would pick up the milk provided
by local dairy farms along the Coquille River and deliver it to the creamery. Not only
was this faster and more reliable than traveling by horse-drawn wagon or truck (and
thereby preventing milk spoilage) but larger quantities could be transported as well.
Image by Bandon Historical Society.
In the year 2000, another, but larger, cheese maker
purchased the Bandon Cheese Factory and within just a short
time, shut the factory down and demolished the building and left
the site as an eyesore at the north entrance to the town of
Bandon. This was a sad and upsetting day to Bandon residents
and tourists alike. Many people today still ask: “Where is the
cheese factory?” “What happened to the cheese factory?” Or,
“Why in the world did that happen?”…when being told that the
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Bandon Cheese & Produce Building before the fire- 1936. Inage provided by
the Bandon Historical Society
On D-dock in
Charleston!
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Hard at work in the Cheese Clean Room:
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Naturally Face Rock Creamery is famous for it's cheese and
its' single source dairy supply, but they also have wines on hand
as well as glass wear and apparel too. Oh, and don't forget
about the Ice Cream! But the cheese curds are simply amazing!
So on your next trip to to scenic Bandon by the Sea, be sure
to allow yourself an extra 45 minutes and watch the cheese
curds being crafted right in front of your very eyes while you
Image by www.oregonlive.com
Face Rock Creamery's manufacturing cleanliness would rival any clean room at Intel! browse there unique gift store, while sampling a curd or two.
http://www.facerockcreamery.com/ PH: 541.347.3223
In 2011, missing its Cheese Factory, and tired of seeing the
eyesore that was the vacant lot of the demolished Factory, the
City of Bandon started negotiations with the (then) owner of the
old cheese factory property and was able to purchase the land
and bring it back into local ownership.
Once the property was back in the City’s hands, the idea that a
cheese factory might come back to Bandon was buzzing. Face
Rock Creamery had the same dream in mind and the timing was
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perfect. Face Rock Creamery began its due diligence process and
acquired the details of what it would take to build and re-open a
cheese making and cheese exporting business in Bandon.
Working directly with Matt Winkel (the city manager) and the
Simple Treasures In Home Care, Inc is a locally owned and
City council, Greg Drobot and Daniel Graham were able to
establish a method for rebuilding. Utilizing the Urban Renewal operated in-home care agency. The company was born here in
agency, the city would build the “grounds structure” which would Coos Bay in 2002, by LaKiesha La Je'Hanne. The company
also facilitate (possible) future businesses and the Cheese was originally located inside LaKiesha's home, run by herself,
makers would build the business (including the building) to her son, and daughter-in-law. The office is currently located in
accompany that. This partnership has made it possible for the the North Bend Community Center; it is a nice quiet place to do
cheese factory to return to Bandon. The State of Oregon has business, and easy to find.
We are fully licensed and insured through the state of
applauded these efforts as it gave the "League of Oregon Cities
Oregon to perform personal and nursing tasks, and work closely
Award for Excellence;" mainly citing these cooperative efforts.
with Home Health and Hospice agencies. Our caregivers
generally have previous experience and certification, though it is
not always required as we put them through on-line and handson training. By law, they are required to have 7 hours of
continuing education per year, though many of our employees
surpass this mark regularly. We also do drug testing, criminal
history checks, and job references prior to hiring.
Each employee is specifically chosen according to the needs
and personality of the client for the best match possible. We like
to have the same caregiver with the same client on a regular
basis, but understand this is not always possible. Our goal is to
provide clients with the care they need and the ability to stay in
their homes. We provide 2hrs to live-in care and 24/7 care. We
do our best to provide a backup caregiver if your regular
caregiver is not available.
Stay home and get the care you deserve!
Sales floor from above, image by Oregon Senior News
Now being a single source Dairy partner has it's benefits as
well. Our partners, The Scolari Family Dairy, have been producing
quality milk in the Coquille Valley of Oregon since the 1930’s on
their 600 acre farm. The Scolari’s, just like Face Rock Creamery,
are com-mitted to doing things the correct way, without adding any
artificial ingredients. The dairy is only 15 miles away from the
Creamery, ensuring that the milk arrives at its peak condition.
This commitment, along with a superior herd of Holstein and
Brown Swiss cows, combine to give Face Rock Creamery milk of
supreme quality.
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While Enjoying The Oregon Coast In
Waldport / Yachats / Florence
Sat, Jul 18
Sand Master Jam (Florence)
541-997-6006
Fri, Aug 21 thru Sat, Aug 22
Kool Coastal Nights
(Winchester Bay) 541-297-6073
Fri, Jul 24 thru Sat, Jul 25
Rhody Quilt Show (Florence)
541-997-1994
Waldport Walkers
Days: Monday & Thursday
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Keady Wayside Park
Visit Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State
Park, Oregon Dunes National Recreation
Area. Just South of Florence on Hwy 101
Waldport Trails Maintenance
Days: 3rd Saturday of each
month Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Keady Wayside Park
Bring clippers and gloves, and
be prepared to get muddy! For
more information, please
contact Maggie
MYACHATS LUNCH
BUNCH Ages 55 and up
Last Thursday of each
month. Doors open for
Socializing at 11:30 pm.
Lunch served Noon to
1:00 pm. FMI: (541) 547
-4654. Yachats Commons,
Hwy 101 and W 5th St
DOING THE RIGHT THING SINCE 1952
Address: 88416 1st Ave, Florence, OR
97439 Phone:(541) 997-8263.
325 HWY 101, Florence, OR 97439
PH: (541) 997-7178
91560 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
541-547-3111
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While Enjoying The Oregon Coast In
Reedsport / Winchester Bay / Lakeside
July 29-August 2
Dune Fest
Ovation Award winner of The
Best Sporting Event in
Oregon. This five-day event is
filled with Moto Cross Racing,
Sand Drags, Poker Run, Treasure Hunt, Show N'Shine,
Drive-Inn Movie Night, Charity
Auction, Freestyle Shows and
rows of vendors. See website
for updates or call for further
information. 541.271.3495
August 13-16
Old Time Fiddlers Jamboree
The Oregon Old Time
Fiddlers District 5 hosts more
than 100 musicians and
enthusiastic audiences from
across the Pacific Northwest.
Fiddlers, guitars, banjos and
mandolins
play
Country,
Cajun, Swing, Bluegrass,
Folk, Waltzes and old time
tunes. Open jam sessions all
day long and concerts at the
Grange Hall daily at 6pm.
Admission
by
donation.
Sunday Gospel show closes
the event.
Winchester Bay
Community Center, Grange
Hall 541.572.2742
145 N 3rd St, Reedsport, OR 97467
PH: (541) 271-3514
1505 North Lake Road Lakeside OR 97449
PH:541-759-2801
Best Western In Reedsport
1400 Highway 101.
Reedsport OR 97467
800) 652-2193
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While Enjoying The Oregon Coast In
North Bend / Coos Bay / Charleston / Coquille
July 11th-July 25th
Oregon Coast Music Festival
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-0938
July 11th-July 25th
22nd Annual Maritime Art
Exhibition. 235 Anderson Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-3901
Friday, 7/17/2015 5:00 pm
Sip ‘n Stroll!
380 Sherman Ave
North Bend, OR 97459
(541) 756-0413
July 17-19
North Bend July Jubilee
Various Locations
541.756.4613
August 2
56th Annual Salmon BBQ
Bastendorff County Park
541.756.1282
August 15
Bonsai Day at Shore Acres
State Park
Shore Acres State Park, 89039
Cape Arago Hwy
September 4-6
29th Oregon Shorebird
Festival
Oregon Institute of Marine
Biology 541.867.4550
September 19
SOLVE Beach & Riverside
Cleanup
Oregon Coast Beaches
503-.844.9571
September 19-20
Bay Area Fun Festival
Various Location Downtown
541.269.0215 or
800.824.8486
1845 Ocean Blvd NW, Coos Bay, OR
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While Enjoying The Oregon Coast In
Bandon / Port Orford / Gold Beach / Brookings
July 11th
American Cancer Society
Relay For Life in Brookings.
Join a team!
July 18-19
Southern Oregon Kite Festival
Sporthaven Beach, 6330 Lower
Harbor Road
July 31st-August 2
Cape Blanco Music Fest
2015
Info: PO Box 23638
Eugene, OR 97402
541-345-9263
August 1-2
Festival of Arts in Stout Park
Stout Park 541.469.3181
August 7-9
Pirates of the Pacific Festival
Boardwalk at the Port of
Brookings-Harbor
541.251.4422
August 15-16
Wild Rivers Music Festival
Azalea Park
September 4-6
Slam'n Salmon Ocean Derby
Port at Brookings Harbor
541.469.3181
September 19
SOLVE Beach & Riverside
Cleanup
Oregon Coast Beaches
503-.844.9571
Blake Shelton July 31st
PO Box 23638
Eugene, OR 97402 •
(541) 345-9263
For Booking &
Reservations call:
1-800-526-0209
355 Hwy 101,
Bandon, OR 97411
The Band Perry Aug 2nd
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Everyone is welcome at Crossroads Community Cafe, regardless
of income level.
We serve delicious, home-cooked meals in a safe, welcoming
environment. We rely on community support to help keep our
cafe running, and we have numerous programs in which members of the community can participate. Find out more about the
cafe and what we’re all about! See our website. The goal of
Crossroads is to serve the greater North Bend / Coos Bay area
a quality home cooked meal. All are welcome at Crossroads….
Every meal, no matter how delicious, is only $1.50. At the café, if
you can’t afford the meal, you can barter or work off your cost .
Hours of operation Monday thru Friday
10 am to 3 pm (541) 751-0141 We are located at:
1972 Sherman Ave. North Bend, OR 97701
Donning flip-flops to enjoy the warm weather? According to Dr. Bennett follow these
do’s and don’t.
1. Do shop for a flip-flop made of high-quality, soft leather. Leather minimizes the
potential for blisters and other types of irritation.
2. Do gently bend the flip-flop from end to end, ensuring it bends at the ball of the foot.
Shoes of any kind should never fold in half.
3. Do ensure that your foot doesn't hang off of the edge of the flip-flop.
4. Do wear a sturdy pair of flip-flops when walking around a public pool, at the beach,
in hotel rooms and in locker room areas. Walking barefoot can expose foot soles to
plantar warts and athlete's foot.
5. Don’t re-wear flip-flops year after year. Inspect older pairs for wear. If they show
signs of severe wear, discard them.
6. Don’t ignore irritation between toes, where the toe thong fits. This can lead to blisters
and possible infections.
7. Don’t wear flip-flops while walking long distances. Even the sturdiest flip-flops offer
little in terms of shock absorption and arch support.
8. Don’t do yard work while wearing flip-flops. Always wear a shoe that fully protects
feet when doing outside activities, such as mowing the lawn or using a weed-eater.
9. Don’t play sports in flip-flops. This practice can lead to twisting of the foot or ankle,
as well as sprains and breaks.
10. Finally, look for flip-flops that hold APMA’s Seal of Acceptance. These products
are shown to allow for the most normal foot function and promote quality health.
Until next time, this is Dr. William A Bennett DPM with “Foot Notes”
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