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Coast Guard Day Observance
August 3, 2003

The Point Orford Heritage Society observed Coast Guard Day on August 3, 2003.  This year's observance included appearances by World War II station veteran Ezra Ross and an award to long-time supporter Warren Hulburt, as well as the art of Coos Bay maritime artist Jim Davenport and our own Elaine Roemen.
Port Orford Mayor Gary Doran
Port Orford mayor Gary Doran
USCG Color Guard
Color Guard from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend
The Ross's and the Hulburts
Special guests Mr and Mrs Ezra Ross and Mr and Mrs Warren Hulburt
Ezra Ross speaks
Ezra Ross speaks to the crowd
Warren Hulburt receives award
Warren Hulburt receives award from 
Society president Rick Francona
Pat Hinderlie and Helen Fritts
Pat Hinderlie and Helen Fritts -
two of the Society's biggest supporters,
with Helen's granddaughter Linda
Artist Jim Davenport
Coos Bay maritime artist Jim Davenport 
with satisfied patrons 
County Commissioners Shafer and Labonte with Ed Dowdy
Society board member Ed Dowdy with County 
Commissioners Marlyn Shafer and Lucie Labonte
Rick Francona and Gail Conwell
Society president Rick Francona 
with singer Gail Conwell
(Artist Elaine Roemen in background - left)
Warren Hulburt and son
Warren Hulburt and son
Ezra Ross and son
Mert Hulburt, Ezra Ross and son (center)
Elaine Roemen with Gail Conwell and Anita Thomas
Port Orford artist Elaine Roemen with singer Gail 
Conwell and Society vice president Anita Thomas
Jim Davenport with the Hulburts and Barbara Breuer
Jim Davenport with the Warren and Carmel Hulburt 
and Society board member Barbara Breuer
Warren Hulburt
Warren Hulburt
Museum Benefactor
Jim Davenport and Ezra Ross
Jim Davenport and Ezra Ross