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Dive team recovers man near Myrtle Point By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

Members of the Bandon Fire Dive Rescue Team recovered the body of a 33-year-old man Tuesday, three days after he fell into a creek

near Doerner Fir Trail. The body of Daniel Dyer, of Sutherlin, was located in a deep-water pool near the top of a waterfall on the creek. A press release from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office says Dyer died after

helping his girlfriend escape from the water. Capt. Gabe Fabrizio with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office said Dyer and his 23-year-old girlfriend, Hailey Huckabee, went hiking in the area of Doerner Fir Trail outside

of Myrtle Point off Burnt Mountain on Sunday. According to Huckabee, the two reached the creek where Dyer fell in around 4:25 p.m. While attempting to help Dyer out of the water, Huckabee also fell in. Huckabee

says Dyer pushed her back to the shore, where she was able to climb out. When she got out of the water, Huckabee said she could not find her boyfriend.

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identify man killed in shooting Suspect was wanted for murder in Springfield By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

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Mike Castaldo, union representative and sergeant and Shutter Creek, holds a sign protesting the planned closure of the facility in Lakeside. Below, from left, Nicholas Sousley and Joy St. Peter talk about some of the programs at Shutter Creek that benefit the community, such as training service dogs for veterans and people with disabilities.

Rally to keep Shutter Creek open draws crowd along Coos Bay Boardwalk By JILLIAN WARD For The World

COOS COUNTY ─ Over the weekend, nearly 100 people gathered along the Coos Bay Boardwalk to keep Shutter Creek Correctional Institution open. Participants of the Community Awareness Rally held signs along Highway 101 and the Coos Bay Boardwalk, urging more local support to stop the state from shutting Shutter Creek down. “I think the community came out to support us today and we appreciate it,” said Mike Castaldo, union president and sergeant at Shutter Creek. He acknowledged the presence of Lakeside Mayor James Edwards, highlighting the ripple effect Shutter Creek’s closure would have on both Lakeside and the community as a whole. “Half of our employees live in

Reedsport, so this impacts Douglas County, too,” he said. “(Edwards) is here from Lakeside because (Shutter Creek’s closure) would be a huge blow to his city.” Gloria Clark, a spouse to one of the employees at Shutter Creek, said repercussions to the closure would spread from strain on the court system to further devastating the local economy. “…When the courts open to full capacity, there will be an influx of inmates and no place to put them,” she said. Clark added that the plans on closing three prisons, Shutter Creek, Lakeview and Mill Creek, are a way to save money. However, she pointed out that Shutter Creek was built in the 1990s to stimulate the rural Oregon economy, which had suffered when the mill industry Please see RALLY, Page A16

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Reedsport on Tuesday as 30-yearold David Robert Ruozi Jr. At the time of the shooting, Ruozi was wanted by the Springfield Police Department as the suspect in the murder of Richard Marshall. According to the Douglas County Major Crimes Team, the investigation into the shooting in ongoing. The officers involved in the shooting have been put on paid administrative leave, which is the common practice in officer-involved shootings. The names of the deputies involved are not being released at this time. According to a press release issued by the Major Crimes Team, Ruozi was wanted by Springfield police, and leading up to the incident Tuesday, Springfield detectives had been in in several coastal towns looking for Ruozi. On Tuesday, a Douglas County deputy conducted a routine traffic stop on Highway 101 in Reedsport. One person in the vehicle left and was taken into custody, but Ruozi refused to exit the vehicle, became irate and made it clear he had a gun with him. Deputies closed Highway 101 for five hours while trying to negotiate with Ruozi. At 10:44 p.m., shots were fired and Ruozi was killed. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated to investigate the incident, and the Roseburg Police Department has been assigned as the lead agency. The Major Crimes Team is a multi-agency team comprised of Investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, Oregon State Police and the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office.

Merkley touts elements of America Rescue Plan By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

When Pres. Joe Biden signed the America Rescue Plan into law Friday, it did much more than just send $1,400 checks to Americans. During a call with Oregon journalists Friday, Sen. Jeff Merkley said the law will help the country recover from a year of turmoil, pain and lockdowns due to COVID-19. “It’s a massive $1.9 trillion bill and one of the most transformative pieces of legislation since the New Deal,” Merkley said. “This will get America back on its feet.” During the call, Merkley was joined by several Oregonians who touted aspects of the bill. Curry County Commissioner Court Boice said the bill will make a big difference in rural Oregon.

“The America Rescue Plan is most welcome legislation,” Boice said. “I believe the work is good enough it could ultimately unite all Oregonians.” Boice said money set aside for Oregon, totaling $5.8 billion, will make a big difference in smaller counties. He especially touted the fact the money will be sent directly to counties, rather than having it filter through the state. “This time, our COVID relief is coming directly to the counties, where people trust us,” Boice said. “the funds are fair, they’re equitable based on population. I’d like to note rural Oregon does not keep Senator Merkley in business, and he never ignores our needs.” Jim Doherty, a commissioner in Morrow County, agreed.

“One of the key things that is so special in this is the direct funding,” he said. “One size doesn’t fit all. What might fit for one county, won’t fit here.” Merkley said the changes in the bill, like direct funding to counties, came about because leaders like Boice and Doherty reached out. “Your feedback on the first round was this didn’t work so well, can you do better,” Merkley said. “We listened.” Miriam Cummins with Casa Latinos Unidas said the legislation will help improve vaccinations in minority communities, like the ones her organization works with. “With the new funding coming in, this will ensure individuals, Please see MERKLEY, Page A3

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SBA Economic Injury Disaster loans available to Oregon small businesses Small nonfarm businesses in four Oregon counties and a neighboring county in California are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Jan. 1, 2021. Primary Oregon counties:

Coos and Curry; Neighboring Oregon counties: Douglas and Josephine; Neighboring California county: Del Norte. “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Garfield said. Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses

engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. “Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 3 percent for businesses and 2 percent

ment in making our power grid more resilient to extreme weather events and that means partnering with utility companies to get the job done. This is a public safety issue, and as another dry summer is imminent, there’s not time to wait.” “No American should have to worry about their life being at risk because they’ve been stranded for days or weeks on end without electricity or because their community is on the verge of being enveloped in a catastrophic wildfire started by a power line spark,” said Merkley. “Especially as summer droughts and intense winter storms become more common, now is the time to invest in our power grids and reduce the chance of outages or sparks. Let’s pass the Disaster Safe Power Grid Act and make all of our communities safer.” Through a matching grant program, the Disaster Safe Power Grid Act would incentivize utilities to do more to reduce natural disaster and wildfire risks while also bearing a substantial responsibility for the costs involved. By partnering with utilities around the country, the federal government can increase disaster and wildfire mitigation efforts at a modest cost to the public—a risk pre-

vention and safety enhancement investment that will pay dividends. The Disaster Safe Power Grid Act: • Establishes a $10 billion-per-year matching grant program for power companies through the Department of Energy to reduce the risk of disaster-caused outages or power lines causing wildfires. • Gives special priority to smaller, rural electric companies. • Promotes proven methods for hardening the power grid and reducing wildfire risks, including undergrounding of powerlines, installation of microgrids, and strengthening utility poles. • Provides for hardening of overhead power lines and clearing of brush and other hazardous vegetation where undergrounding of power lines is not a favorable option. • Requires power companies to have “skin in the game” by making the program a 1-to-1 matching grant, with an exception for smaller utilities where the matching requirement is one third of the grant. • Delivers accountability on the part of utilities and the Department of Energy by generating a report every two years on efforts conducted under the grant program.

for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said. By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The secretary declared this disaster on March 5. Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching

are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance. sba.gov/. Applicants may

also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 6592955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Nov. 5.

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden recently introduced comprehensive broadband infrastructure legislation that would expand access to affordable high-speed internet for all Americans. “In my town halls across Oregon, I’ve seen first-hand how reliable broadband can lift up rural towns. And I’ve seen how rural and lower-income communities without first-class infrastructure are being left behind,” Wyden said. “Senator Klobuchar and Congressman Clyburn’s legislation is a strong package that would ensure all Americans can depend on broadband for critical access to work, education, healthcare and everything else. I’m also pleased they included an additional $6 billion for the Emergency Broadband Benefit I helped craft, to keep working Americans online.” The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act will invest over $94 billion to build high-speed broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved communities to close the digital divide and ensure Americans have internet connectivity to learn and work from home, access telehealth services, and stay connected to loved ones. The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act was intro-

duced by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, D-S.C. Along with Wyden, the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act is cosponsored by Senators Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ed Markey, D-Mass., Jacky Rosen, D-N.V., Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mark Warner, D-Va., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. In the House, Majority Whip Clyburn was joined by members of the House Rural Broadband Task Force. The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act is endorsed by Public Knowledge, Free Press, National Consumer Law Center, New America Foundation’s Open Technology Institute, Consumer Reports, the Schools, Health, Libraries, and Broadband Coalition (SHLB), Common Cause, Benton Institute for Broadband and Society, Leadership Conference, Access Now, Electronic Frontier Foundation, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, National Education Association, National Defense Industrial Association, Communications Workers of America, and North Ameri-

ca’s Building Trades Union. “This pandemic has made clear that broadband is no longer nice-to-have, it’s need-to-have for everyone, everywhere,” said Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting FCC Chairwoman. “Kudos to the Rural Broadband Task Force for recognizing this fundamental truth and developing a plan to connect us all. Working together we can solve the digital divide and give everyone a fair shot at internet age success.” “The nation’s libraries – 117,000 strong – have long been an essential strand in our country’s digital safety net,” said Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., President of the American Library Association. “Every day libraries see the repercussions of a persistent digital divide and provide millions of Americans not only access to the internet, but also help develop the skills to navigate increasingly sophisticated online services and resources. The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act tackles all sides of the digital divide: access, affordability, and adoption, and digital skills. The American Library Association looks forward to working with Rep. Clyburn and the Rural Broadband Task Force to move forward the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act.”

Wyden, Merkley introduce bill to ensure Wyden hopes to expand access to more disaster-resilient power grid affordable high-speed Internet U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., recently introduced legislation that would provide incentives to utility companies to do more to protect against power outages and wildfires as the climate emergency hits communities in Oregon and nationwide with extreme weather events. Wyden and Merkley’s Disaster Safe Power Grid Act would ensure power companies do their part to reduce the risks of power blackouts and wildland fires through power system upgrades, fire and disaster safety equipment installation and proper vegetation management. The legislation follows recent instances of how snow and ice storms in Oregon and around the country strained utility infrastructure and caused widespread blackouts, as well as the continued risk of wildfires igniting aging power line infrastructure. “In the last year alone, families in Oregon and around the country have felt the severe impacts of the climate emergency in their communities – some losing power for days because of the recent winter storms, and others losing their homes because of wildfires sparked by aging power lines,” Wyden said. “The climate fight must include a significant invest-

Oregon Health Authority announces state exemption to prioritization for some eligible for COVID vaccinations Oregon Health Authority and pharmacies in Oregon providing COVID-19 vaccines confirmed today that the pharmacies in Oregon can continue to serve Oregonians age 65 years and older. The announcement follows an exemption granted to Oregon by the U.S. President Joe Biden administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Earlier this

month the administration set a goal to reopen the nation’s schools by having all educators, childcare workers and other education staff receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by the end of March. Unlike many other states, Oregon authorized the state’s estimated 152,000 K-12 education workers, childcare providers and early learning

workers to be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines starting Jan. 25. That eligibility expanded to older adults age 80 and older beginning Feb. 8. Over the next four weeks, eligibility in Oregon expanded to other older adults. Today, older adults 65 and older in Oregon are eligible to be vaccinated statewide, including at retail pharmacies. Five pharmacy chains in Oregon are participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and receive COVID-19 vaccines at 175 locations around the state. This includes 107 Safeway/ Albertsons locations, 44 Walgreens stores, 13 Costco pharmacies, eight Health Marts and three Rite-Aids. Participating pharmacies use their own scheduling systems, which require people to be eligible under Oregon’s vaccine eligibility guidance. Appointments for vaccinations are provided as vaccines are available. Demand for vaccinations in Oregon continues to exceed available vaccine doses. OHA appreciates the assistance provided by the CDC and our federal pharmacy partners, who are working to ensure every Oregonian can be vaccinated as quickly as possible. Eligible Oregonians looking for appointments at a Federal Retail Pharmacy Program participant can find them at the links below: Costco: costco.com/ covid-vaccine.html Health Mart: healthmartcovidvaccine.com Safeway/Albertsons: safeway.com/pharmacy/covid-19. html Walgreens: walgreens. com/findcare/vaccination/ covid-19 Rite-Aid: oregon.gov/oha/ covid19/Pages/vaccine-information-by-county.aspx

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Soaking wet and without shoes, Huckabee hiked more than four miles to get to a spot where she had cell phone service. She called 9-1-1 around 8:15 p.m., and deputies responded to the scene, where they found Huckabee about two hours later. When she was located, Huckabee was experiencing hypothermia and had injuries to her feet from having hiked without shoes. She was treated by medical staff on scene and transported to the hospital. Deputies and members of the Dora-Sitkum and Myrtle Point fire departments hiked more than a mile to the creek and searched for three hours in the dark but were unable to locate Dyer. On Monday, deputies and fire members returned to the creek to continue the search. Responders rappelled down the steep terrain to the bottom of the waterfall on the creek. Despite their efforts, the found no sign of Dyer or any evidence he had reached the area. Despite searching until after dark, first responded were unable to locate Dyer. On Tuesday, deputies returned to the scene with

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especially in communities of color, will receive the vaccine,” Cummins said. “The funds will also allow partnerships with the focus of vaccine distribution. This will help ensure the message will get to people in their family language.” Katy Brooks with the Bend Chamber of Commerce said the legislation will be a lifesaver for local businesses. “This package will get them over the hump,” she said. “It’s won’t make them whole, but it will keep them

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Whales will pass by the Oregon shores from late March to June en-route to Alaskan waters. Photo contributed by Coos County Sheriff’s Office

The creek near Doerner Fir Trail was moving a rapid speeds when Daniel Dyer and his girlfriend fell in. members of the Bandon Fire Dive Rescue Team. The dive team used a rope system to lower members into the creek, where they began to search. The dive team located Dyer’s body in a deep pool going. This piece of legislation and actual real money will get us over the hump.” Brooks said elements regarding childcare will be especially helpful as students return to school and parents go back to work. “There are a number of different programs that impact small business and a number that impact childcare,” Merkley said. “This is really a dramatic assist for the coming year.” One element Merkley pointed to was a change in the child tax credit. He said low-income families will receive a tax credit of $300 per month for up to

Spring break kicks off whale watching season

just above the falls. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this rescue effort by Bureau of Land Management Law The spring whale migration Enforcement Officers, Myrtle kicks off in late March and Point Fire and Rescue, Dowill last into June, but the ra-Sitkum Fire and Bandon whale watching experience will look different this year three children, beginning in due to the pandemic. Oregon June. Parks and Recreation De“For lower-income and partment canceled its 2021 middle-income, this is a spring Whale Watch Week huge bonus for the rest of the program, traditionally held year,” he said. during spring break, meaning While the COVID battle volunteers won’t be stationed is not yet finished, Merkley at whale watching sites. In said the end is coming. He addition, the Whale Watch pointed to an announcement Center in Depoe Bay is by Biden on Thursday that all closed. However, visitors may Americans should be able to enjoy this spring tradition receive a vaccination in May. on their own, while followIf that plays out, Biden said ing statewide COVID-19 the Fourth of July could be a guidelines for safe travel and real reason to celebrate this physical distancing. year. “We urge visitors to “That light at the end of explore parks close to their the tunnel is getting brighter homes and to respect the and brighter,” Merkley said. communities they visit,”

Interactive tsunami evacuation map now shows fastest evacuation route The coasts of Oregon, Washington and Northern California are exposed to tsunamis from distant earthquakes, such as the March 11, 2011, Tohoku, Japan event, which killed more than 15,000 people. However, the greatest risk to Northwest coastal communities is from a very large locally generated tsunami produced by an earthquake (magnitude 8-9+) occurring immediately offshore the Pacific Northwest coast on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. A new online feature in the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems Visualization System Tsunami Evacuation Zones viewer now integrates those results by providing a custom map view showing your quickest street route to safety outside the tsunami zone after a local Cascadia earthquake. The tool also

shows the distance to safety and how fast you need to travel to escape the tsunami. “Knowing the specific path you need to take to reach high ground quickly will help coastal residents and visitors plan well in advance, before an earthquake and tsunami occur,” said Jon Allan, Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries coastal geomorphologist. “With this information, you can practice your route, whether from your home, school or work. Every minute will count after a local earthquake.” This initial rollout of the tool is for the communities of Seaside, Rockaway Beach, Pacific City and Coos Bay. Users who create free NANOOS accounts can save their markers and paths for later reference. Over the past year, the Oregon Department Geology

and Mineral Industries has collaborated with the University of Oregon InfoGraphics Lab and GIS Mapping Program to convert tsunami evacuation modeling results for these four pilot communities, in order to build a tsunami routable road network that would allow users to determine the best route out of the tsunami zone automatically via a web-based portal. Paths to safety for all Oregon coastal communities are being developed and will be added when available. NANOOS NVS Tsunami Evacuation Zones users can also print out tsunami hazard zone maps for their areas and use the app on smartphones. The path to safety functionality is being developed to display on both the custom printable maps and smartphones. The path to safety feature

is the latest addition to the NANOOS NVS suite of tools for exploring ocean data on the Oregon and Washington coasts and was developed by the University of Oregon, Department of Geography InfoGraphics Lab, UO GIS Mapping Program, NANOOS, and DOGAMI, with funding by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The data used to develop the routes are derived from “Beat The Wave” tsunami evacuation studies undertaken by DOGAMI over the past several years in order to evaluate potential barriers to evacuation, minimum travel speeds, core evacuation routes and even tsunami vertical evacuation sites. The Tsunami Evacuation Zones viewer can be found on the web at: http://nvs.

said OPRD director Lisa Sumption. “Please, wear face coverings and give plenty of space to other visitors. If a park is crowded, consider visiting another whale watching site or returning later.” Most viewing sites managed by OPRD are open, with reduced services in some locations due to limited resources. A map of whale watching sites is available online on the official whale watching webpage on the Oregon State Parks website.

Before visiting a state park, check the Oregon State Parks status map that shows open and closed parks, as well as parks with reduced services. The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay is closed. Some 25,000 Gray whales will pass by Oregon’s shores from late March to June on their way to cool Alaskan waters. Many will be accompanied by their calves, born during the winter in the warm lagoons off the coast of Baja, Mexico.

Trammels singing at Cornerstone on Sunday The Coos Bay Cornerstone Church is proud to welcome back gospel singers Tom and Debbie Trammel in concert at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, March 28. Through their music, Tom and Debbie have been sharing their love for the Lord for more than 40 years. They have traveled to many states, have recorded several CDS and can

be seen on YouTube. Debbie plays bass, Tom plays lead. Together they sing and harmonize songs you will love. Come ready to enjoy old time gospel music at its best. There is no charge to attend, and CDS will be available.

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Pacific Fishery Management Council releases alternatives for 2021 West Coast ocean salmon fisheries The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted three alternatives for 2021 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon and California for public review. The council will make a final decision on salmon seasons at its meeting on April 6-9 and 12-15. Detailed information about season starting dates, areas open and catch limits for the three alternatives are available on the council’s website at www. pcouncil.org. Forecasts for many Chinook and coho stocks have improved over last year; however, the council is constrained by requirements to conserve Fraser River (Canada) Washington coastal and Puget Sound natural coho runs, lower Columbia River natural tule fall Chinook and Klamath River fall Chinook. “Meeting our conservation and management objectives continues to be the highest priority for the council,” said council Executive Director Chuck Tracy. “Balancing those objectives while providing meaningful commercial and recreational seasons remains a challenge in 2021.” Council Chair Marc Gorelnik said, “the council is considering the needs of southern resident killer whales as part of its deliberations. We are also considering the need to rebuild some Chinook and coho stocks that have been

designated as overfished.” Washington and Northern Oregon (north of Cape Falcon) Fisheries north of Cape Falcon (in northern Oregon) are limited by the need to constrain catch of lower Columbia River natural tule Chinook and Washington coast coho stocks of concern. Additionally, three coho salmon stocks remain categorized as “overfished” (Queets River, Strait of Juan de Fuca) or “not overfished/ rebuilding” (Snohomish), which is also a concern when structuring 2021 fisheries. Tribal ocean fisheries north of Cape Falcon Tribal negotiations are underway, but at this time the Chinook and coho quotas for tribal ocean fishery alternatives range from 0 to 50,000 for Chinook salmon (compared to 35,000 in 2020), and from 0 to 35,000 coho (compared to 16,500 coho in 2020). Under the range of alternatives, seasons open May 1 and continue through September 15. Commercial season alternatives For the non-Indian ocean commercial fishery North of Cape Falcon, there are two alternatives with traditional seasons between May and September. Chinook quotas for all areas and times range from 25,000 to 32,000, compared to 27,460 in 2020. Coho quotas range from

4,800 to 14,400 marked coho, compared to 2,000 in 2020. The third alternative has the season closed in this area. Sport season alternatives For the ocean sport fishery north of Cape Falcon, there are two alternatives with Chinook recreational quotas ranging from 25,000 to 28,000, compared to 26,360 in 2020. For coho, recreational quotas range from 75,200 to 95,600 marked coho, compared to 26,500 in 2020. Starting dates range from June 14 to June 19, and in both alternatives recreational fisheries are scheduled to run through September. Chinook retention is allowed throughout the proposed seasons, but coho retention is limited in some of the alternatives. The third alternative has the season closed in this area. Oregon (south of Cape Falcon) and California Fisheries south of Cape Falcon are limited mainly by the low abundance forecast for Klamath River fall Chinook. Klamath River and Sacramento River fall Chinook contribute significantly to ocean harvest, and Klamath River fall Chinook are categorized as overfished. This year’s management alternatives are designed to provide fishing opportunity for the more abundant Sacramento River fall Chinook while reducing fishing im-

pacts on Klamath River fall Chinook. Commercial season alternatives Commercial season alternatives south of Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain are open either beginning in late March or May through October, with closed periods in most months. A limited incidental hatchery coho season is also being considered. The commercial alternatives in the Oregon Klamath Management Zone provide a range of Chinook only season alternatives opening from late March through May and include quotas in June and July in two alternatives. All alternatives have the California Klamath Management Zone closed for the season. Commercial seasons south of the California Klamath Management Zone vary considerably between the alternatives and management areas (Fort Bragg, San Francisco and Monterey), but in general provide similar or reduced levels of opportunity compared to last year. Sport season alternatives Chinook fishing in the Tillamook, Newport and Coos Bay areas all open March 15, with alternative 1 running continuously through October 31, similar to the 2020 season. Alternative 2 and 3 have varied closures to Chinook retention during August.

Oregon ocean recreational alternatives include mark-selective coho fishing seasons starting in early to late June and running through most of August south of Cape Falcon, with intermittent Chinook non-retention periods in specific areas. Quotas range from 110,000 to 120,000 marked coho (compared to 22,000 in 2020). In addition, non-mark-selective fisheries are proposed in all alternatives for the area between Cape Falcon and Humbug Mountain starting in September, with quotas ranging from 11,000 to 14,000 coho (compared to 3,000 in 2020). The range of alternatives include proposed fisheries for the Klamath Management Zone in both California and Oregon with the majority of the fishing opportunity occurring June through August in Oregon and during July in California. California ocean recreational alternatives for the Fort Bragg and San Francisco areas have reduced opportunity compared to 2020, whereas alternatives for the Monterey area have similar or increased opportunity. Seasons vary between management areas. Management Objectives for Southern Resident Killer Whales The council has worked collaboratively with National Marine Fisheries Service to understand the effects

of Council-area fisheries on southern resident killer whales, which are listed as endangered. Based in part on information provided by the council’s ad-hoc Southern Resident Killer Whale Workgroup, NMFS provided guidance on the structure of the 2021 salmon fisheries to address the needs of the whales while providing salmon harvest opportunities. Chinook abundance is well above the level that would require additional fishery restrictions. Management Process The council has scheduled one public hearing for each coastal state to hear comments on the alternatives. The hearings will occur online and are scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, (Washington and California) and Wednesday, March 24, (Oregon). The public will also be able to comment on the alternatives during the April council meeting. Materials and instructions for joining online council meetings and hearings will be posted to the council website. The council will consult with scientists, hear public comment, revise preliminary decisions and choose a final alternative at its meeting via webinar April 6-9, and 12-15. The council will forward its final season recommendations to NMFS for its approval and implementation no later than May 16.

North Bend Coast Guard Project Turnkey gains steam crew flies hiker to safety Oregon Community Foundation recently announced that Project Turnkey is gaining even more momentum with three additional grants A North Bend Coast Dolphin helicopter crew Sacred Heart Medical Center awarded again this week to Guard aircrew medevaced a launched from Air Station for further care. properties in Klamath, Med50-year-old male hiker SatNorth Bend and conducted “Effective coordination ford and Pendleton. urday after he went missing and extensive search unwith our partner agencies Klamath County was in the Willamette National til nightfall with negative ensured that this person’s selected to receive one of the Forest near Oakridge. results. life was saved,” said Lt. Cori next Project Turnkey grants, The missing hiker was Search and rescue ground Sanchez, MH-65 pilot. “It’s in the amount of $1.779 reported to be suffering from crews located the missing lucky he was found in time dehydration and extreme hiker just before midnight and we could assist in getting million in state funds to purchase and transform a 29-unit hypothermia before being on Friday and requested a him to higher medical attenmotel and 35-stall RV park rescued. Coast Guard medevac to be tion rapidly.” along Highway 97 in KlamWatchstanders at Coast conducted at first light. The Coast Guard encourGuard Sector North Bend The Sector North Bend ages hikers to take caution ath Falls. “Project Homereceived a request for aerial aircrew arrived on scene at 7 when venturing into the front” will initially offer assistance from the Oregon a.m. and hoisted the patient outdoors. Always be aware of shelter to people vulnerable State Search and Rescue from the ground and transsurroundings and be mindful to or in need of quarantine Coordinator on Thursday, ported him to emergency of dangerous terrain. Hikers due to COVID and survivors after ground crews located medical technicians awaiting should have the proper equipof the 242 Fire. Longer term, the man’s parked car and at Eugene airport. ment and a reliable means of backpack near a trail head. The man was then transcommunication in case of an the property will be used to support people released A Coast Guard MH-65 ferred by ambulance to emergency. from incarceration under the guidance and operation of Klamath County Community Corrections in partnership with Klamath County Public The American Rescue 2020 taxable income and to file an amended return, as Health. The RV park is Plan Act of 2021, signed into lowering their tax bill. well as those who have yet envisioned to offer veteran’s law Thursday, exempts up to The Oregon Department to file. housing in the future. $10,200 of unemployment of Revenue recommends Once the IRS determines “Housing continues to be benefits received in 2020 that affected taxpayers wait the best way to address this one of the largest barriers per individual from taxes for for further information from unique change in law made Klamath County faces in our households with less than the IRS and the department in the middle of tax filing effort to stimulate significant $150,000 in adjusted gross before taking action. This season, the department will growth. This project brings income. The change will includes those who have aloffer more information to us one step closer in accomaffect thousands of Oregon ready filed their 2020 federal Oregon taxpayers via its plishing strategic investtaxpayers by reducing their and state taxes and may need website. ments that bring us closer to realizing those goals. I want to thank the Oregon Community Foundation for seeing the need and potential in Klamath County and the many individuals that worked tirelessly to make this come Advertise Your Business for $20 per week. together,” says Klamath 2 Days in The World, County Commissioner Derrick DeGroot. and 5 Days in The World Online! Klamath County anticiCall today to get your custom ad started! pates the facility to be in use

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GUEST COLUMN

Oregon should not tax stimulus checks Senator Dick Anderson

Working families have gone through a lot over the last year. Many have had to deal with job loss, losing a loved one to COVID-19, and learning how to become a teacher for their kids or even grandkids like my wife Sue and I have had to do.

Senator Dick Anderson The last thing we should be doing is adding to this uncertainty by allowing the state to tax the federal stimulus checks that a lot of people in Oregon received last year. I could not believe that the federal government would send a check meant to pay rent and/or mortgage, put food on the table or pay for babysitters, just to have the State of Oregon take some of it back in taxes. Back in May of 2020, the Legislative Revenue Office issued a report that estimated that 870,000 middle-class families could be sending around $300 from their stimulus check to the state government. I was shocked that the issue had not yet been corrected, this is why I introduced the Stimulus Check Protection Act, also known as Senate Bill 842. To me, it’s common sense that relief money, regardless of whether it was state or federal relief is meant to help Oregonians not to be taxed again. Oregonians deserve to keep all of this money in their respective

communities, so they can support the local community. In a time when Oregon is seeing better than expected revenue because of federal bailouts, there is no need to be ‘nickel and diming’ Oregonians. The loophole in the tax code that taxed stimulus checks is expected to raise over $110 million. Massive federal packages have been sending billions to the state of Oregon, to turn around and tax Oregonians on top of that is just flat out wrong. It is no secret that our politics are more polarized than ever and bipartisanship is increasingly difficult. Yet, I have been encouraged by the amount of support this idea has received from other state and federal legislators. Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-Springfield) has expressed support for the concept of ensuring stimulus check dollars stay in the pockets of Oregonians. After I announced my intent to draft this fix, other legislative Democrats have voiced interest in solving the issue. Bipartisanship should find its way forward when we are helping people. Some will ask, “Why send me a reimbursement check when we could just exempt the stimulus money from taxation?” That is what I, along with a number of my other colleagues in the Legislature, would have preferred. But because of procedural rules, if passed, SB 842 will not go into effect until September. So, yes, when you file your taxes in the coming weeks, you will be sending part of your stimulus check to the state, unfortunately. But only temporarily, when SB 842 is passed, you will get a check in the mail around the end of September or October to make up the difference. I urge my Republican and Democrat colleagues alike to support this bill and show Oregonians that bipartisanship isn’t dead. We can work together and show our commitment to Oregonians. Senator Dick Anderson Senate District 5 is seven counties along the coast from Tillamook to Coos Bay. Senate Anderson’s legislative website is www.oregonlegislature.gov/anderson.

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Words can be confusing By June Casagrande Do you ever login to your email? Or do you log in? Either way, do you use your log-in? During the holiday season, do you use gift wrap to gift-wrap gifts? Do you use your pickup to pick up the kids as they hang out at their favorite hangout? If you find these matters intimidating, don’t. Even people with excellent language and punctuation skills can be stumped when it’s time to decide whether a term should be one word, two words or hyphenated. Really, how could you guess that a water-skier water skis on water skis? And even if you did suss out that water-skiing takes a hyphen, your sussing skills would betray you if you had to write about skeet shooting, which is not hyphenated. If you don’t want to stress over these matters, good news: You don’t have to. No one is expected to know them all. Not even copy editors commit all these terms to memory. But if you would like to approach these hyphenation situations with greater confidence, you need to know where to look them up and how. Most of the time, you’ll find answers in the dictionary. But don’t just skim the entry word to see if there’s a hyphen in it. Note what part of speech you’re looking for — noun, verb or adjective

— then find that form under the entry word. Otherwise, you could glimpse “water ski” in the dictionary and assume it’s correct to write that you like to water ski. According to Merriam-Webster’s, the noun meaning a piece of sports equipment takes no hyphen — it’s a water ski. But the verb does — you water-ski. Water-skier has its own entry, complete with hyphen. Of course, water-skiing probably doesn’t come up as much as logging in to websites and email accounts. But the terms “log in” and “log on” are a little messier. For a simple guide, remember that the verb form is two words. You never login to your account. You log in. Merriam-Webster’s actually doesn’t have an entry for “log in” or “login.” They have one for “log on,” where they note that “log in” is an alternative form. Interestingly, there is no noun form of “logon” or “login” in Merriam’s. Instead, the dictionary lists the noun as hyphenated. So according to this dictionary you log on using your log-on and you log in using your log-in. Personally, I think Merriam’s is a little behind the times on this one. It’s common for two-word and hyphenated forms to slowly merge into closed one-word forms, like “teen-ager” and “good-bye.” So I’ll allow “login” or “logon” as a noun when I’m editing. I will not, however, allow “log into” or “log onto.” To my mind, “log in” and “log on” are phrasal

verbs and “log into” and “log onto” are not. Merriam’s has my back on this to a certain degree: The dictionary treats “log in to” and “log on to” as the preferred forms, but it also recognizes “into.” In most cases, you’ll find that verb forms tend to be open compounds: pick up, gift wrap, hang out. Nouns are often one word: hangout, pickup. But you’ll find a lot of nouns hyphenated in the dictionary, too: problem-solving, decision-maker. Some nouns aren’t listed, like the paper we call gift wrap. In those cases, you can just combine two words, usually without a hyphen: gift wrap. Adjectives are a little different. For these, if they’re not in the dictionary, there’s a rule you can apply: Hyphenate any two words used to modify a noun anytime the hyphen could aid understanding. A woman eating lobster, after all, is quite different from a woman-eating lobster. But if your compound includes an adverb that ends in “ly,” no need for a hyphen. The adverb form itself eliminates all chance of confusion when you write about a “happily married couple” or a “beautifully composed musical score.” Just don’t feel bad that you don’t know all the answers. No one does. — June Casagrande is the author of “The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@aol. com.

Letters to the Editor Merkley is going too far I’ve been following our public servant Jeff Merkley’s Twitter feed for the last few weeks, and I thought I’d update you on a few things. He’s bragging about receiving the endorsement of Black Lives Matter, yes the same group that caused such chaos in Portland and other metropolitan cities across this nation, the same organization that believes the family structure is a racist institution. Next, he applauded Biden’s move to close down the Keystone Pipeline, putting thousands of Americans out of work, and the very same day tweets that he is very proud of having received

the endorsement of the AFL-CIO. The next day, he’s talking about his work with Wyden to set aside 4,500 miles of rivers with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, locking up even more land to the detriment of local economies and jobs. More recently, he’s been tweeting about a “We the People Act.” This bill will remove any local control in all elections under the guise of eliminating voter repression. It will employ new and more intrusive federal rules regarding voter registration, vote roll purging, signature verification, polling site placement and vote deadlines. This bill, if passed, will cost local governments

thousands of tax dollars to implement, and you can bet that Merkley along with the rest of Congress won’t include any money to comply with these regulations. My biggest objection to this intrusion is that it replaces your responsibility as a voter with federal regulation, and if history is any indication, will lead to confusion and litigation. If you agree, take the time to contact your servant. Let him know that we the people do not appreciate this type of interference. David Rose Myrtle Point

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OBITUARIES Darrell Irvin Baysinger

Kathryn Reule Boe-Duncan

April 26, 1949 – March 9, 2021

At this time, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no services for Darrell Irvin Baysinger, 71, of

April 19, 1930 – March 5, 2021

Coos Bay. A private inurnment will be held at the foot of his mother, Una Baysinger’s grave with a memory flower vase at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. A family gathering and memorial will be announced and held at a later date. Darrell was born April 26, 1949 in Yuma, Arizona to Irvin Henry Baysinger and Una Zelmona (Clingings) Baysinger. He passed away March 9, 2021 in Coos Bay. Darrell will be greatly missed by all those who

knew and love him. Darrell is survived by his daughter, Suzanna Mauck; son, Danny O’Dell; brother, Everett and his wife, Eileen; sister, Wanda Lee Roberts; 4 grandchildren, and multiple nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Melvin W. Peterson March 4, 1943 – February 24, 2021

Melvin W. Peterson, 77, a Wishkah Valley, Washington resident and longtime Longshoreman, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Melvin was born on March 4, 1943 in Coos Bay to Glenn W. and Dolores Sarah (Bowron) Peterson. He graduated from North Bend High School in North Bend, Oregon in 1962. He then joined the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in Coos Bay. He transferred in 1983 to Aberdeen,

Washington. Mel, and his friends Red Dog, Smokey, Scott and the other road warriors had great stories of traveling and working together in various ports. He retired in 2006 after a 41-year career which took him to many ports on the West Coast. On January 1, 2000, Melvin married Patricia A. “Patty” Morrow in Laughlin, Nevada. She resides at the family home. Mel and Patty were snowbirds and spent winters at Lake Havasu City, Arizona where they enjoyed being in the desert in their Jeep or Rzr. Time in Aberdeen included working on the farm, gardening and hanging out in the barn with the guys. Mel was an outdoorsman who also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of all he loved his children and grandchildren. Besides being a proud Union man, Mel was also a member of the Lake Havasu Elks and Moose

Lodges. He participated in the 4-Wheel Jeep Club of Lake Havasu City. Melvin is survived by his wife of 21 years, Patty Peterson of Aberdeen; a son, Bradley (Oksana) Peterson of Lacey; two daughters, Delores ‘De Dee’ Peterson of Coos Bay and Stormy Peterson of Des Moines, Washington; step daughter, Lisa (Jason) Schrotberger of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Other survivors include two sisters, Kathy Lynch of Aloha and Arlette Johnson of Kaiser. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and his good friend and partner in crime, Andy Ayres. Mel was loved and respected by his nieces and nephews. He felt the same about them and loved hearing their stories. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, WA.

awards for excellence in domestic and international competitions. Recently the Circle Foundation for the Arts named her as a finalist in their November/December 2020 contest for publication in Art Ideal Magazine. She has exhibited at Coos Art Museum on many occasions including a one-person exhibition in 2009. Kimberly is member of the ASMA and a Signature Member of Artists for Conservation. Richard Boyer of Salt Lake City is a juror and a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists. Among the awards he has received are the Art Times Award from the Salmagundi Club in New York and the Stobart Foundation Award. Boyer has work in the collection of Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic Connecticut. In addition to

being a painter of maritime themes Boyer is also widely recognized for his figural work. He was the featured maritime artist for Coos Art Museum’s 21st Annual Maritime Art Exhibition Jon Olson of Seal Beach, California is a juror and a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists. Olson’s work focuses on maritime-historical subjects of the West Coast and the Great lakes. A former professor of Anthropology and grandson of a shipwright, Olson is able to infuse his works with true historical accuracy yet he is also able to produce plein air works in a free impressionistic manner. He received a first place in oils and acrylics in the 2005 International show of the Washington, DC Society of Miniature Artists, Sculptors and Gravers.

Kathryn Reule Boe-Duncan, 90, previously of Reedsport, Oregon passed away March 5, 2021 in Portland from natural causes. Members of her family were by her side. Kathryn Lynette Reule was born on April 19, 1930 in Hillsboro to parents Reverend George and Florence Sahnow Reule. At an early age, Kathy showed a remarkable musical talent with her beautiful soprano voice. She graduated from Hillsboro High before attending Pacific Lutheran College (PLU), where she met her future husband, Jason Boe in choir class. After graduating with a degree in music education, she married Jason on June 1, 1952. In 1956, Kathy and Jason moved to Reedsport where he purchased an optometric practice. There they raised their three sons, Eric, Peter, and Brian. While in Reedsport, Kathy worked as a music teacher for the Reedsport and Gardiner School Districts and taught private piano lessons. She was an accomplished professional musician. In 1979, Maestro Helmuth Rilling of the Bach Collegium Stuttgart, Germany invited Kathy to travel to Israel with the Frankfurter Kantori. The occasion marked the first time a German choral group performed in Israel. After her husband was elected to the Oregon State Legislature in 1964, Kathy shared in her husband’s public service by working as Jason’s administrative assistant

and as Chair for the Oregon Public Broadcasting Commission. Later, Kathy worked for Jason in his international consulting business as well as Portland State University and the Oregon Historical Society. She also served on the Oregon State Capitol Foundation Board. After Jason’s death in 1990, Kathy became reacquainted with Congressman Robert “Bob” Duncan and the two wed in 1995, making their home in Yachats and Portland. When she married Bob, Kathy gained seven stepchildren who embraced her into the Duncan Clan. Kathy’s Lutheran faith was extremely important to her. Throughout her life, she taught Sunday school, organized Vacation Bible School, sang in and led the church choir, and acted as hostess during many church celebrations. She continued to sing and to play the violin, the piano, and the organ in support of church activities. In recent years, Kathy developed dementia, but retained her vivacious personality until her death. Those around her often complimented her outgoing nature and her ability to provide friendship to everyone. If there was an activity, Kathy was enthusiastically involved. Even with dementia, Kathy retained her ability to socialize and to enjoy the company of other people. Kathy is survived by her siblings, Dr. G. Ronald Reule (Carol Reule) and Elizabeth Schweinler (David Schweinler). She is also survived

by her three sons, Eric Boe (Janet Boe), Peter Boe, and Brian Boe (Arlene Boe); and three grandchildren, Madeline Dougherty (Jedman Dougherty), Jared Boe, and Jason Boe. In addition, she is survived by her stepchildren, Nancy Guri Duncan (Francois le Diascorn), Angus Duncan (Kim Fossett Duncan), David Duncan (Jill Carrier), Jamie Duncan (Teri Duncan), Laurie Duncan (John-David Epperly), Bonnie Tucker (Skip Tucker), and Jeanne Duncan; as well as her step-grandchildren, Colin Duncan, Cameron Duncan, Madeleine Tucker, Sam Duncan, Sarah Duncan (Paco Lara), Alex Epperly, Daniel Epperly, Carrie Smith, and Alex Ray (Dorothy Ray). She was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, and her grandson, Philip Boe. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Mirabella for their wonderful caring support of Kathy during the last few years. A graveside service will be held at the Scottsburg Cemetery. Due to COVID, masks and social distancing will be required. When pandemic events allow, a Memorial Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Portland. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Kathy’s name to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2160 Elm Avenue, Reedsport, Oregon 97467 or Zion Lutheran Church, 1015 SW 18th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205.

Len Tantillo of Poughkeepsie, New York is a juror and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design who left a career in architecture to become a painter of maritime and historical subjects. He is the author of four books and a fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists. He has work in the collections of the Fenimore Art Museum, the Minnesota Museum of Marine Art, and numerous collections public and private. In 2004, he was commissioned to paint scene of historical architecture by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Due to the uncertainties caused by the pandemic, the museum may need to modify the activities traditionally associated with the maritime exhibition such as awards ceremonies, the Maritime Dinner and the Plein-Air Paint Out. The museum will

try to keep you informed through its website and Facebook. However, the outdoor areas surrounding Coos Bay remain as inviting to artists as always with city docks, shipyards, boat basins, sandy beaches, rocky coves, rugged shorelines, dramatic cliffs, lush rain forests and cultured gardens that are all within 10 miles of the Coos Art Museum. Eligibility: • Open to all artists producing original maritime themed art works in painting and sculpture, including members of American Society of Marine artists and International Society of Marine Painters. • If you are submitting a work that is part of a series, the submitted piece must be unique and distinguishable from any of your other works of art. • Works that have previ-

ously been exhibited at Coos Art Museum are not eligible. • Submissions are to be ‘recent works,’ ones that have been created within the past five years (created in 2016 or newer). • Works that are accepted must be the same as the digital images entered. • Paintings - limitation of 60 inches in any one direction this includes the frame and weight limitation of 20 lbs. • Sculpture - limitation of 60 inches in any one direction and weight limitation of 25 lbs. • Prints (photo serigraphs, digital or giclée) and photography are not eligible. Submissions deadline is a postmark of April 24. Include a check or money order for $40 for up to three entries. Send to: Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Artists needed for Maritime Art Exhibit Coos Art Museum will continue its tradition of hosting a Maritime Art Exhibition on the scenic southern Oregon Coast. The 27th Maritime Art Exhibition is recognized and co-sponsored by the American Society of Marine Artists. Kimberly Wurster of Coquille is the featured artist. Prior to moving to Oregon, Wurster and her husband Scott developed wildlife refuges in Montana. A classical cellist for over 40 years, Wurster shifted her artistic focus in 1995 to painting. She creates her paintings primarily in pastel, watercolor or acrylic, sometimes incorporating ink and other forms of mixed media. She enjoys painting a variety of subjects including landscapes, but has a particular fondness for birds and wildlife. Her work has earned numerous

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State to keep vaccine timeline in place, for now By ZACK DEMARS The World

Oregon health officials aren’t quite ready to commit to an ambitious vaccination eligibility timeline laid out by President Joe Biden. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and officials from the Oregon Health Authority addressed the state’s vaccination timeline and called for continued vigilance in the face of variants of the virus in a press conference Friday. “As weekly shipment allocations increase, we will reassess those timelines. If the doses are there, I have every intention of utilizing all available state and federal resources to match the president’s timeline for universal eligibility,” Brown said. “But let me be very, very clear: While our timelines will accelerate with available supplies, my commitment to equity in our vaccine distribution will not change.” The announcement came the day after Biden announced in a televised address his plans to direct states to make vaccines available to all adults by May 1 — two months ahead of Oregon’s current timeline — which Biden said would allow the country to see a Fourth of July closer to normal. “After this long hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where

we not only mark our independence as a nation, but we begin to mark our independence from this virus,” Biden said Thursday night. But Oregon officials Friday weren’t so ready to upend the multi-stage virus timeline they announced just weeks before, which sees some with vulnerable conditions and in high risk occupations eligible March 29, other frontline groups eligible May 1 and general population groups eligible June and July 1 based on age. OHA Director Patrick Allen said the state’s currently on track to meet the timeline it’s already set, meaning those over 45 with certain health conditions, certain high-risk workers and anyone who’s pregnant, among other groups, will be eligible March 29. But Allen also said OHA won’t change its timelines without more specific allocation commitments from the federal government. “However, we need to know when more vaccine vials will actually arrive in Oregon as promised before we can tell a frontline worker or anyone else that we’re adjusting our timelines,” Allen said. “Until we get more clarity, we need to keep our current timelines in place.” Allen said the current projec-

tions and timelines are based on the assumption the state will receive over 200,000 first doses of the vaccine each week — and roughly an additional 100,000 or more could be necessary to meet the president’s May 1 timeline. Still, Allen said the state currently exceeds the national average in fully vaccinated individuals, with 11% of the state’s population fully vaccinated. And the state is providing support next week in areas that are falling behind the state in vaccinations, Allen said. “This week, we’re providing one-time catchup doses for seven counties,” Allen said. Those doses include 700 additional doses to Clatsop, 1,100 to Columbia, 1,400 to Coos, 500 to Curry, 500 to Grant, 2,040 to Jackson and 3,080 to Josephine. What’s more, health officials said Friday Oregonians need to remain cautious as some counties see restrictions ease and other counties report cases of mutated forms of the virus. “Our recent modelling suggests that with the presence of the new variants and the relaxing of restrictions, we can expect to see an increase in new cases,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger. “Or put more bluntly: We can expect to see wider distribution of this virus in Oregon.”

Those variants aren’t unexpected — they come as a normal part of virus spread, Sidelinger said. But according to researchers from Oregon Health & Science University, a variant of the virus which has appeared in Oregon is potentially concerning because of its likeness to other variants reported to have higher risks of transmission. “We don’t really understand exactly what the implications are for this variant because it hasn’t been really well described anywhere in the world yet, but because it shares a marker, we think it’s something we need to keep an eye on,” said Dr. Bill Messer, an assistant professor of epidemiology at OHSU. The continued appearance of variants means residents need to continue wearing masks, washing hands and socially distancing — even in spite of declining case rates statewide and expanding vaccine eligibility, according to Sidelinger. “But as it seems with all things COVID, progress is conditional. The virus is dangerous and it remains a threat to all of us,” Sidelinger said. “(Getting a) vaccination is not a free pass to come to our pre-pandemic behavior, and we are months away from achieving our community immunity

Oregoncounty-by-countytotals County Cases Total deaths Baker 690 11 Benton 2,440 18 Clackamas 13,711 193 Clatsop 789 6 Columbia 1,299 21 Coos 1,703 21 Crook 786 18 Curry 482 6 Deschutes 6,120 68 Douglas 2,708 58 Gilliam 54 1 Grant 248 1 Harney 278 6 Hood River 1,074 29 Jackson 8,785 120 Jefferson 1,990 30 Josephine 2,518 58 Klamath 2,870 55 Lake 390 6 Lane 10,474 134 Lincoln 1,154 20 Linn 3,674 57 Malheur 3,373 58 Marion 18,875 290 Morrow 1,054 14 Multnomah 32,393 553 Polk 3,128 46 Sherman 53 0 Tillamook 454 2 Umatilla 7,757 82 Union 1,338 20 Wallowa 144 5 Wasco 1,231 26 Washington 21,709 218 Wheeler 23 1 Yamhill 3,848 69 Statewide 159.617 2,322 This includes cases confirmed by diagnostic testing and presumptive cases.

With hospitalizations high, vaccines slowly increasing ZACK DEMARS The World

Despite declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state, Coos County is now reporting one of its highest hospitalization numbers since the pandemic began. As of Friday, 17 county residents were hospitalized with the virus. The same day, the county reported 21 new cases of the virus, bringing the total number of cases reported so far in March to 182. An outbreak at the Coos Bay Fred Meyer location has been linked to 26 cases, according to OHA. According to a company spokesperson, that includes 8 of the store’s

233 total employees. “Through regular communication with the county health department, we’ve affirmed that our processes continue to live up to our high safety standards in protecting our more than 40,000 associates and the millions of customers that visit our stores each week,” spokesperson Jeffery Temple wrote in a statement. “At Fred Meyer, our associates are like family. We are in communication with our associates that have tested positive to assist in their needs.” Temple added that the store has had professional sanitation companies perform three deep cleanings and the store has taken other precautions to ensure customer

safety. Coos hopes to see 50K get vaccinated Meanwhile, Coos County health officials have said they hope to see at least 50,000 of the county’s 63,000 residents get vaccinated in order to push back against the pandemic.

“It’s the rough estimate, that somewhere around 50,000 would be close enough to that herd immunity piece,” said Dr. Eric Gleason, assistant director at Coos Health & Wellness. That “herd immunity,” the level of community immunity which significantly reduc

es the likelihood of infection for everyone in the community, isn’t a perfectly defined target: Gleason said experts disagree on what level of vaccination will be necessary to reach it, as every infectious disease behaves a bit differently. “We’re only going to be

able to vaccinate who we can vaccinate at this point, and try to inform people that this is safe, this is the right thing to do, and hopefully they listen,” Gleason said. That 50,000 number is still a long way off: By Thursday, Please see Covid, Page A16

just over 10,000 people in the county had received a first dose of the vaccine, and less than half of those people were fully vaccinated. Gleason said that number will continue to trickle upwards as the county receives additional vaccine doses. It’s currently receiving about 2,000 a week, he said, and getting them distributed quickly.

Strong second half leads North Bend over Baker, 32-14 By JOHN GUNTHER The World

North Bend’s football team traveled halfway across the state and used a strong second half to beat Baker 32-14 on Saturday in a game played at Crook County High School in Prineville. “We really struggled offensively in the first half,” North Bend coach Gary Prince said. “We had to make some last-minute changes and the kids took a little time to adjust. Defensively, we played an excellent game all four quarters. Brad McKechnie and our defensive coaches really did a great job on getting the kids ready this week.” The teams were tied 14-all at halftime, but North Bend forced four second-half turnovers and pulled away in the fourth quarter. Baker scored first on a 20-yard run by Gabe Gambleton, but Jake Posey answered with a 53-yard touchdown run for North Bend. In the second quarter, Baker got a defensive touchdown when Zander Arriaga knocked down an option pitch and recovered it in the end zone. North Bend answered just before halftime when Coleman Compton connected with Liam Buskerud on a 5-yard touchdown pass. “The second half the offense continued to battle, and things began to work for us,” Prince said. North Bend had cramping issues in the altitude of central Oregon in the second half, including Compton, and backup quarterback Craig Edera put North Bend in front with a 2-yard run late in the third quarter. The score stayed 20-14 until midway through the fourth quarter, when North Bend’s defense keyed the strong finish. First, David Roberts downed a punt at Baker’s 1-yard line and Posey had his second interception of the game. That set up an insurance touchdown on a short run by Compton to push the lead to 26-14. Kavan Robinson picked up a fumble leading to a 47-yard TD run by Posey and Buskerud had another interception to seal the win. Posey and Konnor Jelinek also had interceptions for North Bend in the win. “It was a true team effort,” Prince said. “We had to rely on the majority of our kids to get out there and make some plays.” The Bulldogs, who improved to 1-1 on the season, host Elmira on Friday. BANDON 16, LAKEVIEW 13: The Tigers won a defensive struggle against the host Honkers Please see Football, Page A16

Local Schedule Tuesday, March 16

High School Girls Soccer — Marshfield at Marist Catholic, 6:30 p.m.; Sutherlin at Coquille, 4 p.m. High School Boys Soccer — Marist Catholic at Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. High School Volleyball — Coquille at Myrtle Point, 4:30 p.m.; Powers at Bandon, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 17

High School Cross Country — Myrtle Point and North Bend at Marshfield, 4:45 p.m., Millicoma Marsh.

Thursday, March 18

High School Girls Soccer — North Bend at Marist Catholic, 5 p.m.; Marshfield at Junction City, 6:30 p.m. High School Boys Soccer — Sutherlin at Coquille, 4 p.m.; Junction City at Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. High School Volleyball — Bandon at Myrtle Point, 2 p.m. High School Football — Glendale at Gold Beach, 7 p.m. High School Cross Country — Gold Beach, Days Creek, North Douglas and Yoncalla at Reedsport.

Friday, March 19

High School Football — Elmira at North Bend, 7 p.m.; Glide at Coquille, 3 p.m.; Reedsport at Lowell, 7 p.m.; Myrtle Point at Camas Valley, 7 p.m. High School Girls Soccer — Coquille at Brookings-Harbor, 3 p.m. High School Volleyball — Coquille at Reedsport, 2:30 p.m. High School Cross Country — Bandon at Champs Invitational, Lebanon, 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 20

High School Football — Ontario vs. Marshfield at Crook County, 4 p.m. High School Boys Soccer — North Bend at Brookings-Harbor, 2 p.m. High School Girls Soccer — Cascade Christian at North Bend, 4:30 p.m. High School Cross Country — North Bend at Ferry Road, TBA; Myrtle Point, Pacific, Gold Beach and Hidden Valley at Brookings Small School Invitational, 11 a.m.; Sky-Em League at Marist Catholic, 9 a.m.

Marshfield’s Ezra Waterman races for the end zone on a third-quarter touchdown run against Elmira on Friday night.

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Marshfield shuts out visiting Elmira JOHN GUNTHER The World

COOS BAY — In Marshfield’s season-opening football win at Stayton, the Pirates struggled at times with mistakes, including too many turnovers. Marshfield cleaned up some of those errors Friday night, and got a big game passing from quarterback Dom Montiel and a great effort from its defense, shutting out visiting Elmira 41-0. “I thought we had a good game,” Marshfield’s DJ Daugherty said. The Falcons and Pirates traded punts the first few possessions, and one of those almost was disastrous for Marshfield as the Pirates fumbled the ball and an Elmira player fell on it, though his momentum took him out of bounds before he could secure it, giving Marshfield possession. Late in the first quarter, the Pirates finally sustained a drive, with Montiel hitting a wide-open Daugherty for a 33-yard touchdown on a fourth-down play.

“We came out slow,” Daugherty said. “It seems like we just turned it up, flipped a switch and got going after that first touchdown.” That started a run of touchdown passes by Montiel on four straight possessions to four different receivers. After Elmira had its best drive of the evening stall on fourth down when quarterback Cobyn Herbert overthrew a receiver. Montiel connected with Maddux Mateski in the back of the end zone for an 18-yard touchdown and then threw a crossing pass to Noah Niblett for a 22-yard catch-and-run touchdown. Marshfield’s Toby Johnston recovered a fumble by Elmira following that touchdown. This time, Montiel hit Mason Pederson for a touchdown on another fourth-down play. Daugherty said the various receivers are a big strength of Marshfield. “It helps a lot,” he said. “It gets the defense spread out — they don’t know where the ball is going.”

Montiel said it wasn’t necessarily the goal to have so many receivers making plays, but it’s what was available. “It’s not something we plan for,” he said. “We have so many weapons. I trust every one of them to make plays.” And Friday night, they did. “We had a good game plan,” Montiel said. “Our receivers ran good routes. “It’s hard to guard our receivers, every one.” Daugherty, who was on the receiving end of a number of completions by Montiel, credited the quarterback with having a big night. “Dom put the ball in great spots,” he said. Marshfield took a 29-0 lead into halftime and then scored early in the second half on a 15-yard run by Ezra Waterman to enact the running clock, which this year starts when a team has a 35-point lead in the second half. Then it was up to the defense to preserve the shutout. Mateski intercepted a wobbly

pass from Herbert when a Marshfield teammate hit the quarterback just as he released the ball and raced 24 yards for Marshfield’s final touchdown. Daugherty had an interception in the end zone to stop another Elmira drive and Niblett recovered a fumble. “The defense was good the entire game,” Daugherty said. Montiel noted that the defense repeatedly stopping the Falcons made things more comfortable for him. “It’s nice for the quarterback,” he said. Marshfield coach John Lemmons said he was pleased with his team’s effort. “We definitely got better and made less mistakes,” he said. “We’ve still got to fix a few things.” The coach said he would like to see the offensive line get a better push up front, though he noted Waterman and Miguel Velazquez ran the ball well at times. Please see Pirates, Page A9

Bandon edges Coquille in outdoor volleyball JOHN GUNTHER The World

BANDON — First matches in volleyball are always tough. Add in conditions including bright sunshine and heavy winds and tough becomes substantially more challenging. Such was the case in the strange 2021 volleyball season, where every school in Coos and Douglas counties cannot play inside because their counties are in the extreme-risk category for the COVID-19 virus. That has left most of Coos County’s schools scrambling to figure out a way to play. Bandon chose a grassy patch between the high school and Harbor Lights Middle School. While the court was fairly level, there was nothing that could be done about the wind. “It’s hard,” Coquille setter Drew Wilson said. “Every time I normally would set it and get under (the ball), it moved. “I don’t think I got one good set. I felt bad (for my teammates).” Wilson was among several players who wore sunglasses, another rarity for volleyball. Several also wore tights to help them fend off the cold. “Outside is definitely different with the wind and sun,” Bandon’s Kennedy Turner said. “It doesn’t feel as formal as an inside game.” But it was volleyball, and after the teams went several weeks practicing in six-player cohorts inside, since that’s the limit they can have in the gym at a time, they were thrilled to get to play another team and play with their entire squad. “It feels good,” Wilson said. “I haven’t done anything in a year.” In a normal year, she would have

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Bandon’s Makiah Vierck keeps her eyes on the ball during a serve in the first set against Coquille on Friday. Vierck’s big serving run at the end of the set lifted the Tigers to a win. had the volleyball season in the fall, wind and, and bitter cold. love the options that I have. I love followed by the basketball season, As might be expected, the Tigers that I can switch setters.” which ideally would have wrapped improved a bunch from their first She’s also excited for a strong up with the state tournament last match to the second one Friday group of freshmen to play with the week. Now basketball will be at the against the Red Devils, when they seniors. end of the school year. won two sets to one. On Friday, Turner had a number But with several outdoor matches “It’s just a learning curve of con- of big hits at the net for Bandon and in the coming weeks, Wilson and ditions,” said Bandon coach Mariah freshman Makiah Vierck, McMonathe other volleyball players from McMonagle. “They did a lot better gle’s daughter, saved the team with Coquille, Bandon, Myrtle Point, today.” strong serving, including a big run North Bend, Powers and Reedsport The Tigers, and Red Devils for at the end of the first set that turned have something to look forward to. that matter, struggled to get into a sizeable deficit into a win. “That’s exciting,” Wilson said. their offense consistently. Balls they The win wasn’t the most importBandon actually was playing its thought were going to be in, sailed ant thing. That was getting a chance second match Friday. The Tigers out in the wind. Balls they thought to play, even if it was outside. traveled to Reedsport on Thursday, would go out stayed in. “It’s better than nothing,” where they lost a five-set battle to McMonagle looks forward to McMonagle said. “I think that the the Brave. some of the coming matches hapopportunity to play is great. They’re “Yesterday was a little bit hard,” pening without wind because she having fun.” Turner said of the match in Reedlikes the potential of the squad. Please see Volleyball, Page A9 sport, where the Tigers also faced “I love this team,” she said. “I

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Marshfield girls shut out Lions By JOHN GUNTHER The World

Marshfield’s girls soccer team earned a second straight league shutout Thursday, blanking visiting Cottage Grove 3-0. The match was tied at halftime, but the Pirates got things going on offense 11 minutes into the second half, when Jordyn Eichelberger scored for Marshfield and just two minutes later Andy Carey added a second goal. Isabell Perez completed the scoring in the 68th minute when she scored on a fast break. “(Cottage Grove) played a good game,” Marshfield coach Pio Figueroa said. “The first half we had opportunities to score but failed to complete the last pass to score easily. “Our girls are in shape, so the second half we beat them with more runs, we passed better and were finally able to score the first goal.” That sparked the squad. “Once we scored the first

goal, the Pirate mentality kicked in and they knew we were the better team, executing even better touches on the ball,” Figueroa said. “We are nowhere near to be playing the perfect game, but we sure are playing better when the chemistry kicks in.” The Pirates are tied for first place with Marist Catholic at 2-0 and travel to face the Spartans on Tuesday. They also are at Junction City on Thursday and Sutherlin (for a nonleague contest) on Saturday. Bulldogs win at home North Bend’s girls edged visiting St. Mary’s 2-1 on Saturday at Vic Adams Field. Molly Picatti had a hand in both goals for North Bend, assisting Alissa Richardson on the first goal and then breaking a tie in the second half with a goal of her own. North Bend stayed unbeaten on the season, at 3-0-1 heading into a home match against talented Marist Catholic on Thursday. The Beavers also host Cascade Christian on Saturday.

North Bend rallies past St. Mary’s in second half, 3-0 By JOHN GUNTHER The World

North Bend had a strong second half in warm conditions in Medford on Saturday and beat host St. Mary’s 3-0. Brody Harnden had two goals and Eli Bogatin scored for the Bulldogs, who made a few adjustments at halftime and had a strong second half, coach Dustin Hood said. “I was happy to have beautiful, warm weather,” Hood said. “It was a good win.” The Bulldogs host Pleasant Hill on Tuesday and visit Brookings-Harbor on Saturday. Pirates, Lions play to 2-2 draw Marshfield’s boys played to a frustrating 2-2 tie at Cottage Grove on Thursday, with

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She also noted that the match was good for the parents and other supporters of the teams, who watched from a distance, but had a chance to see their teams in action. Coquille coach Suzanne Grami was similarly thrilled that her players got to have a match after practicing in their six-player cohorts. “I think everyone was really excited to play,” she said. “They were just getting to know each other today.” And they were experiencing different conditions. “None of the girls had played on grass, so they didn’t know what to expect,” she said. “We kinda threw our service receive lines up out the window and winged it.” Wilson had nine aces and Gabi McCrorey eight for the Red Devils. Hailey Combie and Reggie Gardner were strong at the net and Emily Cortez was the team’s top player in serve receive in the challenging conditions. Coquille was without senior Ellie Ekelund, who had an appointment and missed the match. “She is playing really well, as good as any player I’ve had as a senior,” Grami said. The Red Devils will look for improvement Tuesday afternoon when they travel to

the Lions getting the equalizing goal with just six seconds remaining on the clock. Marshfield never trailed in the match, getting the opening goal in the 27th minute when Alberto Castillo was fouled in the box and David Flores converted the ensuring penalty kick. Cottage Grove evened the score in the 61st minute and Marshfield went back in front with six minutes to go when Ismael Rodriguez scored on a corner kick with Jose Yanez-Torres. But Cottage Grove had one last chance and converted a corner kick with six seconds to go by loading the area in front of the goal with players and managing to put the ball in the goal.

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Bandon’s Holly Hutton, left, and Siuslaw runners Rylee Colton, center, and Brea Blankenship lead the pack early in the girls race Friday. Colton ended up winning the race, with Blankenship second and Hutton third.

Siuslaw sweeps cross country titles JOHN GUNTHER The World

BANDON — Chris Johnson is used to taking his Siuslaw cross country team to big meets each season. Of course, this isn’t like a normal season. “This whole season is weird that we are doing this in March,” Johnson said following Bandon’s Fugate Farms XC Challenge on Friday. “We’re an invitational team in an invitational sport and we’re doing these little meets.” But, Johnson quickly added, “It’s kind of fun.” The Vikings easily won the team titles in the meet on a new course around cranberry bogs a couple of miles south of Bandon, while a number of runners on all the different teams involved had season best times. Johnson went away happy after the Vikings nearly had a perfect score against Bandon and Myrtle Point in their boys race — Marshfield won a second boys race as the field was split into two races to keep the total number of runners under 50. Siuslaw’s girls also easily beat Bandon, which had the only other complete team. The Vikings and Tigers also faced off in a preseason race in Florence, when the team races were much more competitive. “We’re progressing,” Johnson said. “I’m encouraged. If we use Bandon as a bell weather, I feel good about how we’re improving.” In the boys race, Siuslaw had the top four finishers, with Bandon’s Damian Avalos breaking up a perfect score for the Vikings. Chad Hughes won the race, finishing in 16 minutes and 40 seconds for the mostly flat 5,000-meter course. Samuel Ulrich was second for the Vikings (16:52), followed by Kyle Hughes and Ryan Jennings (both 17:09) and Avalos (17:13). Siuslaw’s Jaxson Jensen was sixth (17:55), followed by Myrtle Point’s Aidan Lilienthal (18:07) and Bandon’s Ansen Converse (18:07). “Chad Hughes is the story,” Johnson said.

Myrtle Point which, like Coquille, is setting up its court on a tennis court. They also are at Reedsport on Friday. Bandon, meanwhile, hosts Powers on Tuesday and visits Myrtle Point on Wednesday. The coaches are looking forward to getting the matches for their players. “Overall, this year is just for fun and getting as much play in as possible,” Grami said. PIRATES WIN: Marshfield’s volleyball team got its first victory Thursday, winning at Elmira in five sets. Paige MacDuff had 11 kills and five aces as the Pirates outlasted the Falcons 25-14, 17-25, 19-25, 25-21, 15-6. It was a nice change from two nights earlier, when the Pirates lost the last two sets in a five-set defeat at Pleasant Hill. Raegan Rhodes had 18 kills and 14 assists in the win over Elmira and Cedar Ward had eight kills, four aces and 10 digs. Carmen Samuels had five aces and 12 digs and Gracie Peach had six aces and 17 assists. The match was the first Sky-Em League contest for the Pirates, who will play all their matches on the road unless Coos County gets out of the extreme-risk categoFrom A8 ry or the state changes its guidelines. This week, the Pirates are “I thought our defense at league-leading Junction played pretty darn good,” City on Monday and Cottage Lemmons said. “I was happy Grove on Thursday. with their effort.

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Marshfield’s Jacob Calvert won the first boys race at the Fugate Farms XC Challenge on Friday. Last year, he didn’t run in the varsity race for Siuslaw at the Sky-Em League district meet. But this year, Hughes became a great COVID-19 story. “He said, I am going to dedicate myself to running and get better,” Johnson said. “His transformation has turned this team around.” For his part, Avalos was pleased with his effort Friday. “I think it was a pretty good race,” he said. “I just prayed before the race, and asked God to help us out.” Even though Siuslaw won by a wide margin, Avalos said Bandon ran well. “A lot of us PRed,” he said. “They did great today. I think this team could be great.” In the first boys race, Marshfield’s Jacob Calvert ran away from the field, finishing in 17:58. Teammates Corbin Reeves (19:12) and Robert Kliewer (19:30) were second and third, followed by Brookings-Harbor’s Everest Abblitt (19:42) and another Marshfield runner, Bridger Olson (19:54). The Pirates finished with 20 points, followed by Glide (50) and Brookings-Harbor (54). In the girls race, Siuslaw’s Rylee Colton and Brea Blankenship pulled away from Bandon’s Holly Hutton in the second mile. Colton finished in 19:39 and Blankenship in 19:56. Hutton was third in 20:26 and Bandon’s Dani McLain fourth (21:05). Myrtle Point’s Sarah Nicholson, Marshfield’s Bailey Wallack, Siuslaw’s Gracie Freudenthal, Bandon’s Auni-

ka Miller and Siuslaw teammates Jane Lacouture and Corduroy Holbrook rounded out the top 10. Johnson said his top two runners are getting better, feeding off training together, and as a whole his team is solid, though it only has five runners. “We have no margin for error,” he said. While Hutton was disappointed to let the two Siuslaw runners get away from her, the rest of the Tigers were happy. “It was pretty exciting,” McLain said. “I think we’re going to do really good this year.” He noted how supportive the Tigers are of each other. “We’re a tight team,” she said. Bandon coach Brent Hutton was thrilled with the performance of the girls. “Dani did great,” he said. “Aunika ran her first race and did great. Cassie (Kennon) really stepped it up.” Another person excited about the race was Nicholson, who wasn’t able to run full bore last season because of previous injuries in basketball. “It’s a lot of fun to be back,” she said. “It feels good to be able to run and train (hard) again.” The runners enjoyed a sunny day at the cranberry farm. “It was a great venue,” Brent Hutton said. “I was thrilled the Fugates let us use it.”

“I was happy with the offense, too.” The Pirates improved to 1-0 in Sky-Em League play with one of their two league games. The other comes at the end of the regular season when they visit Marist Catholic.

Next up is a trip to Central Oregon, where they face Ontario this Saturday on a neutral field, Crook County High School. Then Marshfield returns home for its big rivalry game with North Bend on March 26.

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Coquille inc. Individual Results (5,000 Meters): Jacob Calvert, Mar, 17:58; 2. Corbin Reeves, Mar, 19:12; 3. Robert Kliewer, Mar, 19:30; 4. Everest Abblitt, BH, 19:42; 5. Bridger Olson, Mar, 19:54; 6. Dylan Davis, Gli, 20:02; 7. Branko Briggs, BH, 20:03; 8. Nathan Masiel, Gli, 20:33; 9. Jack Waddington, Mar, 20:46; 10. Caleb Thomas, Gli, 21:00; 11. Nathan Weaver, Gli, 21:01; 12. Dane Steendahl, BH, 21:01; 13. Talon Thomas, Mar, 21:13; 14. Colby Nelson, BH, 22:27; 15. Nolan Black, Coq, 23:00; 16. Marlin McCutcheon, Pac, 23:01; 17. Eli Metz, Gli, 24:23; 18. Tucker Long, Pac, 24:41; 19. Jaden Saechad, Pac, 26:04; 20. Brodie Blair, Mar, 26:43; 21. Nicholas Varitek, BH, 27:59; 22. Ethan Rostock, Gli, 30:30; 23. Dominic Harger, Gli, 31:10; 24. Kyan Myers, BH, 31:15. Race 2 Team Scores: Siuslaw 16, Bandon 43, Myrtle Point inc. Individual Results (5,000 Meters): 1. Chad Hughes, Siu, 16:40; 2. Samuel Ulrich, Siu, 16:52; 3. Kyle Hughes, Siu, 17:09; 4. Ryan Jennings, Siu, 17:09; 5. Damian Avalos, Ban, 17:13; 6. Jaxson Jensen, Siu, 17:55; 7. Aidan Lilienthal, MP, 18:07; 8. Ansen Converse, Ban, 18:17; 9. Jacob Blankenship, Siu, 18:19; 10. Josh Minkler, Ban, 18:21; 11. Daniel Cabrera, Ban, 18:24; 12. Dylan Jensen, Sui, 18:39; 13. Andrew Robertson, Ban, 18:55; 14. Charlie Ells, Ban, 18:56; 15. Brayden Linton, Siu, 19:13; 16. Talan Ross, Siu, 20:00; 17. Orlando Avalos, Ban, 20:05; 18. Jes-C Tessman, MP, 25:00; 19. Ryland Parker, MP, 30:25. GIRLS Team Scores: Siuslaw 23, Bandon 32, Marshfield inc, Myrtle Point inc, Coquille inc, Glide inc. Individual Results (5,000 Meters): 1. 1. Rylee Colton, Siu, 19:39; 2. Brea Blankenship, Siu, 19:56; 3. Holly Hutton, Ban, 20:26; 4. Dani McLain, Ban, 21:05; 5. Sarah Nicholson, MP, 21:16; 6. Bailey Wallack, Mar, 21:29; 7. Gracie Freudenthal, Siu, 22:03; 8. Aunika Miller, Ban, 22:19; 9. Jane Lacouture, Siu, 22:19; 10. Corduroy Holbrook, Siu, 22:23; 11. Allison Storts, MP, 22:34; 12. Cassie Kennon, Ban, 22:44; 13. Analies Miller, Ban, 23:21; 14. Rachel Eickhoff, Ban, 24:46; 15. Callie Millet, Coq, 25:15; 16. Eliorah Dunnavent, Gli, 27:46; 17. Hannah Long, Gli, 27:54; 18. Elizabeth Delgado, Mar, 28:10; 19. Tasha Robbins, MP, 29:21; 20. Jenna Erickson, Mar, 30:37; 21. Carlee Smith, Coq, 36:12; 22. Aubry Hill, Gli, 40:18.

Reedsport Dual Reedsport hosted Yoncalla in a small meet Friday at Barrone Park in town. Reedsport had the only four girls in the meet. Natalie Hammond won the 5,000-meter race in 24:59, followed by Summer Smith (28:29), Brianna Wilkins (32:37) and Bailey Canaday (35:12). Yoncalla’s Dylan Grichar won the boys race in 24:12, followed by Reedsport’s Grady Sevits (27:10) and Nicholas Blanchfill of Yoncalla (27:35). The Brave had another home meet this coming Thursday, with Days Creek, Gold Beach, North Douglas and Yoncalla. Scoring Summary: Mar: DJ Daugherty 33 pass from Dom Montiel (Jonah Putman kick) Mar: Maddux Mateski 18 pass from Montiel (Putman kick) Mar: Noah Niblett 22 pass from Montiel (Mateski pass from Niblett) Mar: Mason Pederson 5 pass from Montiel (Putman kick) Mar: Ezra Waterman 15 run (kick failed) Mar: Mateski 24 interception return (kick failed)

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This week in Coos County history: March 14-16 100 YEARS — 1921 Boys did well on basketball trip Marshfield High School team returns from Salem McMinnville was older and heavier team — Franklin finally won state championship The Marshfield high school basketball team returned home yesterday from Salem where they competed for the state high school championship which was finally won by the Franklin high school of Portland. After winning their first game, Marshfield was defeated by the McMinnville high school. The latter were heavier and older and played a rough game, putting McGinnis, Allen and Driscoll at a decided disadvantage. The Marshfield boys say that Blakely of Baker, who played under the name of Stoddard and was later disqualified, was easily the star of the series. He stood about six feet three inches and had all kinds of speed and originality in his plays. He was a high school student at Baker but was disqualified by his superintendent because he did not make a passing grade in geometry. If he had been allowed in, the chances are that Baker would have won. The boys had a good trip and considering the fact that they were among the youngest and lightest teams there, made a very good showing.

Coquille plans new moral laws Mayor Hamilton takes up enforcement issue Gambling, bootlegging and other problems raised by new Law Enforcement League The Coquille Sentinel says: “At the last council meeting Mayor Hamilton brought up the question of bootlegging, gambling and other violations of the law by referring to the activities of the Law Enforcement League and telling of several conferences he had with Sheriff Ellingsen, who claimed that one of Coquille’s city officers was not doing his duty in the matter of enforcing the laws. The sheriff told the mayor that if his official was replaced he would appoint a man to police the town, and the mayor stated that he wanted to find a man who would enforce the laws if violations were being winked at. “The mayor then went on to say that the pool hall men had been to see him regarding their being allowed to run their pool tables, not card tables, on Sunday. Personally he was not opposed to allowing it, but he wanted to obey the wishes of the majority of the people. “Councilman Mansell stated that his opinion was that a majority of the people were in favor of allowing the pool rooms to operate their places Sunday, but that he favored granting short time licenses to the owners, putting them under strict regulations and close supervision, and requiring them to secure those licenses from the council, as the

saloons formerly did, so that if any man who conducted a shady place or whose reputation for conducting a clean place was not good, he could be refused a license.”

Loggie’s stand given approval Ministerial association approves North Bend mayor Adopts resolution urging cleaner moral city at North Bend — tender support him The Coos Bay Ministerial Association at their session yesterday adopted the following self explanatory resolutions regarding the action of Mayor Peter Loggie of North Bend prohibiting the “moonlight dance” and similar numbers at public dances in North Bend. “Whereas: Mayor Peter Loggie of North Bend has declared himself in favor of a stricter enforcement of the laws of the City of North Bend, and in particular those pertaining to gambling in an about the city and that which is commonly known as moonlight dances, which are held in the city contrary to ordinance. “And whereas: Mayor Loggie has declared himself in favor of a cleaner city morally and otherwise, “Be it Resolved, that: “The Coos Bay Ministerial Association go on record endorsing the action of Mayor Peter Loggie of North Bend, assuring him of the support and encouragement of this body.”

50 YEARS — 1971 New facility, two more ships added to CB port’s export trade Oregon Terminals is entering the chip export business and Douglas Fir Plywood added a new ship to its operations at a time when the market is good and demand continues, but buying is beginning to level off in Japan, a survey by The World indicates. The leveling trend was attributed to general economics of the pulp and paper manufacturing industry in Japan and competition by foreign countries for the Japanese market. Conditions in Japan were described by Kazuo Ueno, Coos Bay liaison representative for Mitsubishi International Corporation, who said Japan “would take more chips now if the price of U.S. chips was lower.” He said industry regulations keep the price of pulp and paper products at an even level in Japan and manufacturers would lose money if they had to pay more for chips. He attributed less dependence on U.S. exporters to new market ties being developed by his country with Russian, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand exporters. Ueno said even though Japanese manufacturers are beginning to stabilize their operations there will always be a demand for a fixed supply of chips from the United States. He agreed with the view of Port of Coos Bay exporters that Ocean Terminals entry into the business will only increase tonnage leaving

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NB’s Davis wins 98-lb. title CORVALLIS — North Bend, despite a rampant flu bug that hit its wrestling team late last week and despite a poor showing in the first two rounds, produced its best-ever finish in the Class AAA wrestling championships Friday and Saturday at Oregon State University. The Bulldog wrestlers wound up with 32 points for sixth place in the team standings, following champion Putnam 47, David Douglas 45, Canby 42, Lebanon 38 and Hillsboro 38. Diminutive Ralph Davis was the least hindered by the flu bug as the senior wrestler copped the individual 98-pound championship with a 6-4 decision over Court Gardner of North Eugene in Saturday’s finals. Robin Richards, the defending state champion in the 157 pound class, finally succumbed to the combination of the flu and determined Mark Purkey of Milwaukie in the 168-pound final, as he suffered his worst loss in three years, 10-2. Lenny Johnson, the only other Bulldog to advance beyond the preliminary round, wound up settling for a fourth-place finish.

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Flora, Mast lead MP to AA 2nd

Preps: Young teams get experience in first match of season Marshfield’s girls tennis team has no seniors and 23 players out — the most ever for coach Kim Griffin. North Bend’s team is 20 deep with only two seniors under first-year coach Bill Harris. The two young teams battled each other on Tuesday in a non-league contest at the William J. Sweet Memorial Tennis Center, and each coach saw plenty of things to work on in the Pirates’ 8-0 sweep of the Bulldogs. “This is the largest and youngest team I’ve ever coached,” Griffin said. “There’s plenty to work on despite the outstanding results.” “It is good to see where we stand and what we need to work on,” added Harris, who also teaches drama at North Bend High School. “I see some good things and I see some things we need to work on.” At No. 1 singles, freshman Suzanne Massie of Marshfield defeated Candice Deming 6-2, 6-3. Bri Babb, Rachel Ulmer and Katrina Ayers kept pace at singles play with victories. Marshfield and North Bend had tough matches at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles, but the Pirates prevailed. Melanie Gulseth and Elizabeth Keane beat Leah Klemenhagen and Karen Johnson 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 at No. 1 doubles while Kristi Hampton and Alisha Babb defeated Lisa Pex and Hannah Shanks 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Marshfield ended the day winning the final two doubles matches as well as every junior varsity match.

CORVALLIS — Bill Flora and Jim Mast each captured individual titles to lead Myrtle Point to a tie for second in the annual Class AA prep wrestling championships at Oregon State University Friday and Saturday. Woodburn repeated as the team champion with 49 points while Myrtle Point and Scappoose were deadlocked for the second-place position with 42 points each. Coquille wound up in fifth with 36 points. Flora routed Mike Purkerson of North Marion, 12-0, to lay claim to the 136-pound title in the finals while Mast pinned Bob Druery of Dayton in 3:23 for his crown. Two other SWO grapplers came up with individual titles as Reedsport’s Scott Hogg repeated at 115 pounds with an 11-4 decision over Bryan Hamilton of Lakeview and Cliff Nading of Brookings won at 148 pounds with a 5-3 decision over Paul Flora of Woodburn. Myrtle Point’s Jim Layton claimed second place in the 168-pound bracket as he was pinned in the finals by defending champion Eric Wade of Toledo.

Coos ranks third in Oregon for log use Lane first, Douglas second says report SALEM (UPI) — Oregon’s timber industry used 9.6 billion board feet of logs and 5.3 million tons of chips, sawdust, peeler cores and other mill residues in 1968, according to a published report. The report from the Oregon Department of Forestry and Federal Pacific Northwest Forest and Range Experiment Station contains the first known statistics on raw material requirements of the forest products industry for the state. The report said in 1968 Oregon had 523 mills, including 300 sawmills, 138 veneer and plywood mills, 37 pulp and board mills and 48 shake and shingle plants. About 96 per cent of the wood used by those mills came from Oregon forests. Most of the rest came from California and Washington. Lane County led in log consumption with 1.8 billion board feet. Douglas County ranked next with 1.1 billion board feet. Coos County used .8 billion board feet.

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Low voter turnout surprise for officials in Coos, Curry counties Election: Lack of controversial issues attributed to low voting numbers Mail-in ballots didn’t entice as many voters as South Coast elections officials had hoped would cast ballots for a variety of special district candidates and two tax measures. Voter turnout reached 40 percent in Coos County and 39 percent in Curry County, according to unofficial results from the Coos and Curry county clerk’s offices. The Coquille School District’s $3.5 million bond measure and the Myrtle Point Fire Department’s request for a new engine appeared to have passed. Voters supported the measures and Coos County Election Deputy Joyce Beers said it appeared both districts had surpassed the 50-percent voter turnout required for bond measures to pass.

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West Coast drivers pinched at the pump Government report: Think you’re paying more for gas? You are. WASHINGTON — Gasoline prices in Oregon, Washington and California are among the highest in the country because of the rising cost of crude oil, higher taxes and a tight supply-and-demand balance, according to a General Accounting Office report released Wednesday. All the factors add up to higher prices at the pump, the study said. In mid-February, a gallon of gas coast $1.54 in Oregon and Washington and $1.66 in California. The national average was $1.49. Across the country, drivers have felt an extra pinch on their wallets when they fill up. “In response to rising crude oil costs in 1999, gasoline prices rose nationwide and have remained relatively high compared with prices in the preceding five years,” the report said. But on the West Coast, drivers also get an extra price nudge because of taxes. In 2000, Oregon drivers paid an extra 24 cents a gallon in taxes, the eighth highest in the country, compared to 18 cents in California and 23 cents in Washington. These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the matter of the Estate of: STAFFORD LEE OWEN, SR., Decedent Case No.: 21PB01347 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Coffey, P.O. Box 1006, North Bend,Oregon 97459. Dated and first published March 9, 2021. Bryan L. Owen Personal Representative Published: March 9, March 16 & March 23, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:310913) NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ESTATE OF JUDITH ARLENE NILES COOS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 21PB01610 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michelle Gallino has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Judith Arlene Niles, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the personal representative c/o Patrick Terry, PO Box 630, Coos Bay, OR 97420. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the personal representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the personal representative named above. Dated and first published on March 16, 2021. Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick M. Terry, OSB #025730 PO Box 630 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541)756-2056 Published: March 16, March 23 and March 30, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:311376) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On March 22nd, 2021, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 241 N. Wall Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420. The court case number is 18CV12652, where CITY OF COOS BAY, OREGON is plaintiff, and MICHAEL NEWTON, EDWARD G. RAE, and WESTERN MERCANTILE AGENCY, INC., is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ Published: Feb 23, March 2, March 9 and March 16, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:309295)

Notice of Public Hearing In the Matter of the Vacation of a Certain Portion of an Alley between lots 5-12 & 21-28 of Block 25 of the Townsite of the City of Coos Bay Subdivision within Coos County, Oregon TO: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS The Coos County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Large Conference Room, Owen Building, 201 N. Adams, Coquille, Oregon at 9:30 a.m. on April 6, 2021 on the matter of the proposed vacation of a portion of Alley between lots 5-12 & 21-28 of Block 25 of the Townsite of the City of Coos Bay Subdivision for an approximate distance of 200 feet. This hearing is being held to consider whether the pending vacation is in the public’s interest. More detailed information concerning this subject can be obtained by contacting the Coos County Planning Department, (541) 396-7770, or planning@co.coos.or.us. Copies can be obtained for a fee of $.50 per page. During or before this hearing, any person may file information with the Planning Department that controverts any matter presented to the Board, or that alleges any new matter relevant to the proceeding. This proceeding is being conducted pursuant to the provisions of Oregon Revised Statutes 368.326 - 368.366. All interested parties may appear and be heard. March 5, 2021 By: Robert “Bob” Main, Chair Coos County Board of Commissioners Published: March 16 and March 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:311082)

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Douglas M. Robbins has been appointed as the personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at 5075 SW Griffith Dr., Ste. 220, Beaverton, OR 97005, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on March 9, 2021. Douglas M. Robbins, Personal Representative c/o Ted A. Troutman Troutman Law Firm, P.C. 5075 SW Griffith Dr., Ste. 220 Beaverton, OR 97005 Published: March 9, 16 & 23, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:311044) NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Powers, Coos County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 will be held at the Senior Center, 120 Fir Street, Powers, Oregon as well as via teleconference. The meeting will take place on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget, budget message, and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting or remotely by teleconference and make comments on the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. The Senior Center is handicap accessible. Please call City Hall at (541) 439-3331 prior to the meeting if you require any special accommodations to attend in the meeting. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained by contacting City Hall Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM. An electronic copy is available upon request from admin@cityofpowers.com beginning on April 1, 2021. Safety Protocols: Face coverings are required to be worn over the mouth and nose at all times on the premises and social distancing is required. Seating is limited. If you are feeling ill or have been advised to quarantine due to illness, please utilize the toll-free teleconference line to attend the meeting remotely. Toll-Free Teleconference Line: To attend the meeting remotely, dial 1-844-854-2222 up to 10 minutes before the meeting start time and enter access code 133673#. Published: March 16 and March 23, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:311166) NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ESTATE OF DAVID FRANKLIN TIETJEN COOS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 21PB01609 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michelle Gallino has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of David Franklin Tietjen, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the personal representative c/o Patrick Terry, PO Box 630, Coos Bay, OR 97420. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the personal representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the personal representative named above. Dated and first published on March 16, 2021. Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick M. Terry, OSB #025730 PO Box 630 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541)756-2056 Published:March 16, March 23 and March 30, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:311373)

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Share your thoughts and feelings with someone you trust, and you'll find it easier to shape your plans to fit your goals. A positive approach to life, love and happiness will encourage others to support you. Mark each milestone you accomplish with a reward. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Incorporate something you enjoy doing into your daily routine. Educational pursuits that could boost your career. Refuse to let a setback or someone's actions consume you. Be productive instead of angry. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep marching forward, and don't stop until you reach your destination. Progress takes discipline, fortitude and courage, but the result will be worth it. Don't stop believing! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Emotions will confuse you if you let them take control. Be realistic, and you'll avoid getting caught in a no-win situation. Be willing to compromise and simplify. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Sort through information, go over details carefully, look for discrepancies and make adjustments. Keep your guard up when dealing with people who talk big, expect a lot and offer little. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Pay attention to detail, but don't lose sight of your deadline. Working quickly and finishing on time is as important as the effort you put into anything you pursue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Changes taking place will strike an emotional chord. Work to find new opportunities to fill any void you are feeling. Put your energy into self-improvement and solid, realistic plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's up to you to bring about change. Don't wait for someone to push you in a direction that benefits them more than you. Take control and embrace what you feel passionate about. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Delve into something that makes you feel passionate. Emotional spending and joint ventures will not turn out as planned. You'll be misled by someone who lacks integrity. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don't fold under pressure. When in doubt, take a pass. Gravitate toward the things you know are possible and that you enjoy doing. Seek out like-minded people to help you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Don't participate in something you don't want to pursue. Problems at home will surface if tempers flare. Keep the peace, but don't lower your standards or do something you'll regret. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone who opposes the changes you are initiating will question you. Don't get into an argument over something that isn't going to matter as you move forward. Follow your heart. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) -- Let your intuition lead the way, and you'll find a way to use your skills and knowledge to your advantage. Reinventing the way you market yourself will help you in your professional aims.

Bridge Wade Lnenicka of Smyrna, Georgia, sent in this senryu: Bridge is a tough game / Most who try it fail badly / Then why is it loved? The robots at Bridge Base Online usually play reasonably well but occasionally do something truly inexplicable. Look at today's deal. The final contract of six spades went down one after West led the club ace and continued with a second club. Which card won the setting trick? If you guess this correctly, you should go to Las Vegas as soon as it reopens; do not pass Go, do not collect $200. In the auction, after South opened two clubs, West intervened with three clubs. (He did

not have a way to show a heart-club two-suiter.) North passed, not having a five-card suit to bid or a club stopper for no-trump. But after East raised clubs, and South rebid four spades, North used Roman Key Card Blackwood. South showed four key cards (here, three aces and the spade king), and North signed off in six spades. This contract should go down if West leads the club ace or either singleton six! At this table, South took the second trick with the club king, drew trumps ending in hand and led the heart six. Now you would expect West to have split his honors, playing the jack or the queen. Then, sooner or later he would have taken the setting trick with his other heart honor. We are lacking in imagination. West covered the heart six with his seven, and declarer played the two from the board! So the heart seven won the trick -- down one!

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cleaning the streets,” he said. “The prisoners do a lot of work in this community and families will be displaced like the officers who work there. “They will have to move their families out of the area to find work.” Castaldo said Shutter Creek is known for its community projects. In fact, he said inmates played an important role in fighting fires over the summer. “This summer was one of the worst fire seasons Coos County has ever seen since I’ve been here, and I’ve been here 21 years,” Castaldo said. “They saved 10 homes. I took a crew to McKenzie in the Eugene area and fought fires for two weeks. “They helped put out the one in Coquille. A quick rePhoto by Jillian Ward sponse is instrumental to get Nearly 100 people attended the Community Awareness Rally this weekend to keep Shutter Creek open. Below, Shutter Creek Correctional Officer Dan Garbe, the fires out. Local firefightstands with family during weekend rally ers rely on us… That’s just another program that will be lost.” Shutter Creek correctional officer, Dan Garbe, stood with a sign along Highway 101 during the rally and said he and his family hopes Shutter Creek won’t be closed. “(The state) has offered jobs and relocations to other institutions, but our families are here, our friends and schools are here,” he said. “I’ve worked there two years. We do a lot of good things in the community. “Don’t let (the state) shut us down,” he said. “…Write to all your legislatures.” For more information about efforts to keep Shutter Creek open, Castaldo invited the public to visit the Save Shutter Creek Facebook page.

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plummeted. “(Shutter Creek) was to provide family wage jobs,” she said. Clark received data from Shutter Creek’s employment department which showed the payroll amount for its employees in one year. That amount was $6.2 million. Clark said that money went into Coos and Douglas counties, and will be lost if the prison is closed. She added that if Shutter Creek were to close, local businesses with contracts at the facility will lose a high-paying customer. “Small businesses in the area will lose money they’re used to seeing,” she said, listing off contracts for maintaining hand power equipment for the facility’s work crews to propane and gas that is brought up to the prison. Shutter Creek is also home to Joy’s of Living Assistance Dogs where inmates train dogs for service work for veterans or people with disabilities. “They learn compassion, give back to the community, learn how to communicate with something else and it has made a huge difference for the inmates,” said Joy St. Peter, director of the JLAD. “If (Shutter Creek) shuts down, the quality of training will be lost.” Former Shutter Creek inmate, Nicholas Sousley, participated in the JLAD program during his incarceration. “(Shutter Creek) also helps with services like firefighting,

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just over 10,000 people in the county had received a first dose of the vaccine, and less than half of those people were fully vaccinated. Gleason said that number will continue to trickle upwards as the county receives additional vaccine doses. It’s currently receiving about 2,000 a week, he said, and getting them distributed quickly. “Our wasted number is almost zero. We’ve done everything we possibly can with the number of vaccines we’ve received, and we’re still doing that,” Gleason said. “The success rate of getting vaccines into our

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on Saturday to improve to 2-0 on the season. The Tigers trailed 6-0 with the first-half clock winding down when Wyatt Dyer connected with Jake Watjen on a 53-yard touchdown pass. Dyer’s conversion run gave the Tigers an 8-6 halftime

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community is good, it’s just that the number of vaccines we receive is not enough to make a significant dent like we’ve seen in some larger areas.” Those doses don’t include other shipments distributed to pharmacies and certain federally qualified health centers. State data showed CHW was scheduled to receive 3,100 doses March 15. Where are vaccines available? Several different sites across the region are administering vaccine doses, and not all use the same waitlist information, so health officials say it may be necessary to attempt multiple sites simultaneously to get a dose most quickly. “Try anyway you possibly can to get a vaccine,”

Gleason said. “We don’t care how you get it, as long as you have a way to actually receive it.” In Coos County, Coos Health & Wellness is maintaining a vaccine waitlist, which it uses to invite eligible residents to vaccination events put on by the agency and other health partners. CHW invites people to events in the order they became eligible, meaning health care workers and the oldest individuals are at the top of the list. Sign-ups are available online at cooshealthandwellness.org/. In Reedsport, the Lower Umpqua Hospital District has established a call center for vaccine pre-registration. Only those who are currently eligible for the vaccine can call 541-271-2175 from

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and more information is online at www. lowerumpquahospital.org/. Other locations in Reedsport are also offering vaccines, and the Douglas County Public Health Network is coordinating some mass vaccination events. Instructions on signing up for those events, and information about signing up with providers, is available online at douglaspublichealthnetwork. org/index.php/covid-19-vaccination-information/. Several pharmacies are administering vaccines separately, with doses received outside of county allocations. Each has its own policies, but is bound by the state’s guidance, meaning those who are currently eligible for vaccines can sign up for

appointments. Safeway pharmacies at multiple locations are administering doses in Coos County. Appointments can be made online at www. mhealthappointments.com/ covidappt. Walmart has begun administering vaccines. Appointments can be made online at www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine. Bi-Mart pharmacies at some locations are administering vaccines. Appointments can be made online at www.bimart.com/pharmacy/ covid-19-vaccine. Fred Meyer is administering vaccines at some locations. Appointments can be made online at www. fredmeyer.com/rx/covid-eligibility. Some Health Mart

pharmacies, which have locations in Reedsport and Gold Beach, are administering vaccines. Appointments can be made online at www. healthmartcovidvaccine.com. Where are the South Coast’s cases? According to OHA’s weekly report, the vast majority of the South Coast’s new COVID-19 cases are continuing to come from the region’s most populated cities. The Coos Bay 97420 ZIP code reported 41 new cases last week, and the North Bend 97459 area reported 20. Myrtle Point and outlying areas saw 15, while Coquille’s 97423 area reported 14 new cases. Bandon, Lakeside, Reedsport, Port Orford, Gold Beach and Brookings reported new cases, too.

lead. Dyer scored Bandon’s second-half touchdown and added the conversion off that, too, to help Bandon win. The defense did the rest, including two big plays by Denver Blackwell. He broke up a potential touchdown pass by Lakeview in the end zone and also came up with a game-sealing tackle on a fourth-down play. Dyer also made a pair

of big defensive stops for Bandon. “We had a few JV players who came up big as well,” Bandon coach Derrick Watjen said. “It was a complete team win. We were gassed due to the elevation.” Bandon has a bye in the schedule this weekend, since the league only has five teams, and is at Glide on March 26. CENTRAL LINN 7,

REEDSPORT 0: Reedsport’s football team suffered a 7-0 loss on a late touchdown for the second straight week Friday night, falling to Central Linn. The Brave struggled on offense all night but were stellar most of the game on defense. Christian Solomon and Kennean Noggle each had interceptions for Reedsport. Central Linn got the

game’s only score with just under 2 minutes to go in the game. Drake Madison ran 4 yards for a touchdown and Ryan Huss kicked the extra point. Reedsport visits Lowell this coming Friday. DAYS CREEK 40, MYRTLE POINT 12: The Bobcats suffered their first loss in a road game against the combined Days Creek/ Riddle team. YONCALLA 58, GOLD

BEACH 8: The Panthers lost their second straight game, falling on the road against the combined Yoncalla/North Douglas squad. The War Eagles rushed for 460 yards and got two touchdowns each by Bryan Allen, Cade Olds and Jordan Aguilar. Braidon Flynn scored Gold Beach’s touchdown. Gold Beach plays its home opener Thursday against Glendale.

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