Students storm the stage during the April 8th FunkyJahPunky/LiddDub performance
at the Coquille Community Building. The FJP’s have been described
as “nothing less than pure raw energy” as can be seen on the face of Coquille
student, Paige Withers

Joe Harris went 4 for 4 and hit for the cycle as the Red Devils topped Gold
Beach, 14-3

Americanism Essay Contest Awards were recently presented to the winners at
the Coquille Valley Elks Lodge meeting. Chairman Pete Pedersen gave out
Certificates of Participation, trophies and savings bonds to the students from
Coquille Valley Middle School and Myrtle Point Middle School.
The Americanism Essay Contest is an annual program sponsored by Elks
Lodges nation wide for 5th/6th graders and 7th/8th graders. This year’s theme
was “What It Means To Me To Be an American.”
Third place winner this year, receiving a certificate and trophy will be go to
McKenzie Church, of Coquille Valley Middle School. McKenzie, who was
unable to be there is the daughter of Steve and Kelly Church.
Second place went to Cody Underwood, Coquille Valley Middle School, son of
Sherry Underwood. Cody received a certificate and trophy.
First place was won by Scarlet Celestino of Myrtle Point Middle School. Scarlet
received a certificate, trophy and $50 savings bond from the local contest and
then her essay was sent on to district where she also took first place and
received a $100 savings bond.
We congratulate all of the students who participated and the teachers who
allowed them to write the essays.

Coquille High School’s Spike Leslie Field received a much needed new sound
system thanks to the generosity of the Coquille Lion’s Club. Both the high
school and the middle school will be able to use the system during their
events. The Lions Club president, Curtis Jack, presented athletic director, Dan
Cumberland, with a check during the recent twilight track meet. The amount of
the donation is $3,379.29. Much of the funds came from Lion Burger sales at
the Coos County Fair. Curtis said this project was one way to help the community
that supports them. In addition, the club helps with eyeglasses and
hearing aids. Anyone interested in finding out more about the Coquille Lions
Club is invited to drop by their monthly meetings on the second Monday of
every month at Mr. Zack’s at 6 p.m.