Savoring a school house
RANDOLPH — A good site, money and a passion for history — that’s what Charlie Ruddell had.

CLUB NOTES
The Bay Area Sunrise Rotary Club — 7 a.m., Thursdays, Red Lion Hotel, 1313 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay. (756-5401)

HEALTHY LIVING
Blood pressure clinic — 9-11:30 a.m., Thursdays, Spruce Room Bay Area Hosptial, 1775 Thompson, Coos Bay.

Obits  (top)

James W. Harrison
A memorial service will be held for James “Jim” W. Harrison, 94, of Rogue Valley at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Rogue Valley Manor Sunrise Room.

Matthew Gary Ramey
43, of St. Helens, formerly of Coquille, died Nov. 2, 2009, in St. Helens. Arrangements are pending with Myrtle Grove Funeral Service, 396-3158.

Dorothy Carlson
88, of Brookings, died Oct. 27, 2009, in Bend. Arrangements are pending with Baird Funeral Home of Bend, (541) 382-0903.