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Third Annual Fundraiser Dinner-Dance-Auction
October 4, 2003
"Shipwrecked in Port Orford"
Shipwrecked in Port Orford - the annual fundraiser
Attendees enjoying the fundraiser

The "Rowdy Table"

Dancing to the tunes of Timberwolf -
the Affonsos, Auborns, Webers and Johnstons

Board Member Marilyn Oberbeck, Dr Karen Auborn,
Board Member Jim Auborn and Lois Ten Eyck

County Commissioner Lucie LaBonte and 
City Councilor Emily Francona

City Councilor Jerry Steinhorst and
Board Member Barbara Langner

Maureen Affonso, Norma Anderson
and Port Manager Gary Anderson

Mary Jane LaBelle and Judge David Pesonen

Peggy Alessio with Steve and Elaine Roemen

President Emirata Viola Cuatt and 
Secretary-Treasurer Nancy Angelesco

Board Member and Port Commissioner Dr Ed Dowdy
and City Councilor Emily Francona

Fine food - good company

Dr Karen Auborn, Ann Goetzman, Millie North

Bob and Bev Walter

Carol Field and Gene Zelienski

"The Tiberwolf-ettes - Left"
City Councilor Emily Francona, Maureen Affonso,
Dr Nancy Dowdy and Norma Anderson

"The Tiberwolf-ettes - Right"
County Commissioner Lucy LaBonte, Sally Johnston, 
Peggy Alessio and Bonnie Smith

"Spirit-meister" Owen Miller and Glen Thurkow

"Spirit-meister" David Smith

The 2003 Fundraiser raised over $9000 for the Society.



Society president Rick Francona credits the successful fundraiser to the efforts of the Society board and fundraising committee, specifically noting the efforts of Ed and Nancy Dowdy, Emily Francona, Barbara Breuer, Nancy Angelesco, Anita Thomas and Jim and Karen Auborn.  The Heritage Society wishes to thank all the artists and merchants who donated merchandise, services, cash contributions and their time to this event, and to our membership for their continued support.  Special thanks to the Port and Starboard Restaurant (Frank, Bonnie and David Smith and Sonja Mason) and the Port Orford Rotary for fine food and beverages, and to bartenders Owen Miller and David Smith for donating their tips to the boat fund.