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Teacher’s Corner: Zdravko Barbic

August 11, 2015 By Bart Potter Leave a Comment

GEARHART, Ore. -- His first name is Zdravko, which maybe you can pronounce, but he lets people off easy -- he's "Z" throughout coastal northern Oregon. Zdravko Barbic, 54, was born in Croatia in central Europe, moved to Southern California when he was 12, and now lives around here, where he is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Holes, Teacher's Corner, The Craft, UncategorizedTagged With: Gearhart Golf Links, Teacher's Corner, Zdravko Barbic

The World History Tour

August 7, 2015 By Bart Potter Leave a Comment

ASTORIA, Ore. -- There aren't a lot of towns with any more history than Astoria, here at the confluence of the mighty Columbia and the Ocean Pacific. Think John Jacob Astor, the fur trade, exploration and discovery by land and sea. Let it be said that Astoria has managed to honor its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Road Holes, UncategorizedTagged With: Astoria, Astoria Golf and Country Club, Doc's Tavern, Don Sheldon, Gearhart Golf Links, Highlands Golf Club, Manzanita Golf Course, Ore., the World History Tour

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