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15-year-old dies in Bandon shooting Victim’s half brother arrested for murder By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A 15-year-old boy was killed during a shooting Wednesday morning in Bandon and his half brother is behind bars on a murder charge. According to District Attorney R. Paul Frasier, Finnian Lewis was killed during a shooting at an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Harvard Street in Bandon. Frasier said a 9-1-1 call came in at 10:49 a.m. reporting the shooting at the apartment

complex. When police and medical personnel reached the home, they found Lewis dead due to the gunshot wound. Frasier said police arrested Torin Syrus Mowery, 23, on a charge of murder in the second degree. Mowery was arraigned Thursday and bond was set at $2 million. The case has been set over until April 28, but Frasier said he expects to take the case to the grand jury before that date. After the shooting, the Coos County Major Crime Team was activated and officers from

the Oregon State Police, both from North Bend and Roseburg, Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Coos Bay Police Department, North Bend Police Department, Coquille Police Department, the Coos County Medical Examiner’s Office and the district attorney’s Office responded to assist in the investigation. Bandon police will be the lead agency on this case. Anyone who may have information about this case is encouraged to contact the Bandon Police Department.

Torres named state’s Education Services Professional of the Year

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Melinda Torres, right, fights back tears as she comes up to receive the Education Services Professional of the Year award from Colt Gill, director of the Oregon Department of Education.

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For years, Melinda Torres has been laser focused on helping homeless children in the Coos Bay School District. As the manager of the district’s ARK project, Torres is responsible for creating a drop-in center, where students and others in the community can take showers, get needed supplies and stock up on food for the weekend.

That work was honored Wednesday, when the Department of Education and the Oregon Lottery named Torres the 2022 Education Services Professional of the year for the state. The award, and the $5,000 prize that comes with it, was first given in 2021. Colt Gill, the director of the Oregon Department of Education, traveled to Coos Bay on Wednesday to personally give Torres the award and to say thank you for the work she and others do for children in Coos Bay. “Through the pandemic, I have been

surprised by the flexibility, creativity of the school staff,” Gill said. “Outside of the box thinking has become the norm in Oregon.” Gill said a lot of teachers, and non-teachers like Torres, worked extra hours and went overboard to benefit students. “The schools and families really noticed what our schools have done to bring our kids back,” he said. “I truly believe it takes a team to educate our kids. It really takes everybody to make this happen every day.” Please see TORRES, Page A10

Partnership could at long last lead to Dillian’s Place

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Justin and Christina Gray donate the proceeds from years of fundraising for Dillian’s Place to Andrea Trenner, CEO of the Waterfall Community Health Center. Pictured are, from left, Justin Gray, Trenner, Christina Gray, Lewann Rice, president of the Foster Parents Association of Coos and Curry Counties, an Greg Dalton, program director for CASA.

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A longtime dream of opening a park designed for disabled children moved a lot closer to reality when Christina and Justin Gray chose to partner with Waterfall

Clinic to move forward with the playground. The Gray’s have been working for years to raise money for a playground they wanted to call Dillian’s Place to honor their adopted son who died in July 2017. The Grays got to know Dillian

when he was placed with them in foster care at only 4 months old. At the time, he was suffering from a severe brain injury, the result of being abused by his biological father. His father was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 120 months in

prison. Due to changes in state law, that conviction was vacated, and the biological father is in the Coos County Jail waiting for a second trial. When Dillian came into the Gray’s lives, they were veteran

Nearly half of new COVID cases are breakthrough cases, state reports By ZOE GOTTLIEB Country Media

With Oregon’s concern over COVID-19 receding and the widespread vaccination push losing steam, surprising data has emerged on vaccine efficacy. Vaccine breakthrough cases made up nearly half of Oregon’s COVID-19 cases in the latest report from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). OHA’s April 7 COVID-19 Breakthrough Report shows that between March 27 and April 2, of the 2,035 COVID-19 cases reported by the OHA 960 were vaccine breakthrough cases (47.2%). The figure could be even higher than the data shows, as the data includes positive tests reported to public health and not positive at-home tests. The latest report from the agency on vaccination breakthrough deaths reveals a similar trend. In the month of March, 46.4% of reported COVID-19 deaths occurred in fully vaccinated people. Vaccine breakthrough cases are defined as instances in which an individual tests positive for COVID-19 at least 14 days following the completion of any primary COVID-19 vaccine series, according to the OHA. According to the April 7 report, there have been 1,374 recorded breakthrough COVID-19 cases in Columbia County. Mixed messaging On April 7, The Chronicle reached out to OHA Lead Communications Officer Jonathan Modie for comment on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision overturning an injunction on the federal mask mandate. While Modie told Country Media he couldn’t speak specifically to the court decision, he reaffirmed the importance of getting vaccinated: “vaccines are safe and effective, and vaccination remains the most effective tool to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” he said. In a separate email, OHA Public Affairs Specialist Rudy Owens could not speak as highly of vaccine efficacy, telling The Chronicle that vaccines don’t prevent spread “nearly as effectively” as the risk of hospitalization and death. “As the proportion of the vaccinated population increases, we will see an increasing proportion of cases, hospitalization and deaths which are vaccinated even if vaccine effectiveness remains the same,” he added. According to the OHA’s own COVID-19 Vaccination Metrics, the number of people in Oregon completing their COVID-19 vaccination series increased only modestly from December 2021 to April. The data would suggest that an increase in people receiving their primary vaccination series is insufficient to explain the monthby-month rise in COVID-19 breakthrough infections. Changes to COVID-19 data reporting On March 30, the OHA announced it would reduce COVID-19 breakthrough infections reporting from weekly to monthly publications. Country Media asked Owens why the OHA would release fewer reports when breakthrough infections are at an all-time high.

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Position 3 commissioner candidates Melissa Cribbins, left, Rod Taylor, center, and Chase Carlos shared their thoughts on the race at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Business Connections.

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With ballots for the May election going out to voters in the coming days, the candidates for Position 3 county supervisor made their pitches to a full crowd at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Business Connection. Incumbent Melissa Cribbins and challengers Rod Taylor and Chase Carlson presented their ideas and answered questions on a variety of topics during a friendly forum. In the nonpartisan election, all voters in Coos County will get to choose their favorite. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two will advance to the November general election. Cribbins started things off by claiming the county has made great progress during her time in office. “I am one of those people that tends to move forward after I finish something, so election time is always a good time to look back,” Cribbins said.

“We’ve turned the parks around so the parks put money into the county, and that’s what parks should do. In addition, We’ve made huge improvements to tourism.” Cribbins said the board has made tough but beneficial financial decisions. “We’ve shut down the North Bend annex and consolidated all the courts in Coquille,” she said. “The North Bend annex was costing the taxpayers over $100,000 per year.” Taylor saw things a bit differently, saying changes are needed in Coos County. “I have three children and three grandchildren, and I’m deeply concerned for their future,” Taylor said. “That is the impetus for everything I do.” Taylor said his outlook is to always preserve life, liberty and the pursuit of justice. “To a large degree, a lot of those principles have been eroding in recent years,” he said. “I think to the degree we as a society have failed to stand up and recognize the loss is the

degree we will lose them in the future. I was compelled to run for this office because I believe county commissioners are the tip of the spear.” Carlson said his goal is restoring ethics and supporting law enforcement. “We first give all the deputies a raise to at least the national average if not more,” Carlson said. “After we deal with that issue, we let the sheriff double his work force.” Carlson also said the county needs an economic development effort that can be started quickly, saying potential wind farms and a shipping container terminal are long-term projects. “We start a new industry, the manufacturing of electric cargo ships,” Carlson said. “Yes, they do exist, and the U.S. is in last place in building them.? What is the primary role of a county commissioner? “To interface with county agencies, to interface with other government agencies for the benefit of the county. Also, I believe

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to provide leadership that allows citizens of the county to prosper. It’s incumbent on county leaders to stand up and be courageous in leadership.” - Rod Taylor “I also think they could be a little more proactive in getting resources for individuals, such as getting loans for homes. They should be out there with the people, roll their sleeves up and meet people one on one.” - Chase Carlson “The biggest responsibility of a county commissioner is we have a $130 million county budget. Only $6 million of that comes from property taxes. We have to be very responsible with the funds. There’s a lot of day-today administration most of the public doesn’t see. Coos County doesn’t have a county administrator, so the commissioners work as administrators.” - Melissa Cribbins What is the greatest challenge Coos County faces? “Basically, good-paying

jobs would be one of my important things and taking care of the environment. We need to also be aware of anything that goes on around us in other counties.” - Chase Carlson “I think our biggest challenge in Coos County has been economic development. It would be easy if we could draw a border around us and make our own decisions. Unfortunately, many decisions are made by state and federal governments. That’s why I go to places like Salem and Washington, D.C. It’s critical we’re there and we’re at the table. What that takes is reaching out to people and building those relationships.” - Melissa Cribbins “I think one of the challenges we face is diversifying the economy of the county. Coos County should be insanely prosperous by accident. The fact of the matter is we have been hamstrung by regulations that nothing to do with the county. We should be using our resources in the county to advance the prosperity

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we all deserve to see.” Rod Taylor What is your vision for Coos County? “My vision is we make this a place where the economy is resilient. If we’re dependent on just one industry, we’re always going to be dependent on forces that come from somewhere else. We need places for people to live. We need schools for people to go to and, frankly, we need the option for our children to move back if they want to.” - Melissa Cribbins “To establish great economic viability by providing a broader-base job environment for our young people. This includes areas like timber, salmon and industry. We need to have policies that will encourage people to come to this area and use it as a base.” - Rod Taylor “Make it an industrial base for building ships, and eventually we’ll build windmills. We need to have more vocational schools for people who don’t do good in traditional schools.” - Chase Carlson What would you do to increase operating efficiency and create a sustainable budget? “Prudent management of our already available resources is key to that. I believe also generating new revenue sources is key. By establishing policies that encourage industry to come in is one area.” County also needs to work to bring salmon back to its rivers, even if it means going around the state. “Imagine if we had 50,000 to 75,000 salmon swimming up our rivers. What would that do for tourism.” - Rod Taylor “Everybody knows the big pile of logs sitting out here is exported. I would suggest we put an excise tax on that. Weyerhaeuser doesn’t pay any taxes.” Chase Carlson Please see FORUM, Page A4

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Customer Service Representative We are looking for a qualified Customer Service Representative to work with the local business community in Coos County and the region. You will be the key contact of your assigned clients and will meet with local business owners, assess their needs, make advertising recommendations, and sell those solutions to the client. The ideal candidate will be a good listener with a customer orientated approach. The goal is to grow our market share in Coos County and ensure that Country Media is seen as the premier choice for digital and print advertising solutions. The job is actually fun and you will be surrounded with a stellar team of support and new ideas, making a difference in this community and all along the Oregon Coast where we serve.

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Legal Notices AUCTION NOTICE. The following storage units located at 1190 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420, will be auctioned off on Friday May 13, 2022 at 10:00 am. Terms: Cash Only NAME: UNIT# Shannon Heard 6 Kelley Hatcher 12 Jacqueline Goodridge - 21,145 Mario Acosta 35 Amanda Pence 77 Anna Crompton 90 Douglas McMahan 107 Barbara Lippold 126 Elaine Soyck 133 Ashley Wittlake 221, 227 Michelle Swope 249 Micheal Patterson 254 Arnold Tipton 266 Tim McDonald 274 Shane Crousser 278 Kim Munden 281 Jackie Hayes 290 Steve Compton 292 Cody Lucia 298 Larry Silver 422 John Hamilton 441 Cheryl Jeffries 449 Neil Middlebrook 454 Advanced Property Management LLC Tammy Tice, Property Manager 342 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-269-7210 Published: April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340635)

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----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: CLINTON EARL PLANE, Decedent. Case No.: 21PB10466 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rita Browning has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Personal Representative, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, 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 probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Amy L. Muenchrath, MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423. Dated and first published this 26th day of April, 2022. Published: April 26, May 3 and May 10, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340600)

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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT; COOS, CURRY AND WESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTIES, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 will be held virtually in Room 505 of Tioga Hall on the College campus, 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay. The meeting will take place on the 9th day of May 2022 at 4:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and recommended budget, and hear questions and comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where the deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 1, 2022 at the Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Office in Dellwood Hall Room #16B between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. An additional public meeting of the Budget Committee of SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT is scheduled for June 6, 2022 at 4:00pm at the same location, if needed. There will not be an opportunity for questions or comment from the public at this meeting. During the COVID-19 outbreak, Southwestern has made a method by which the public can listen to or virtually attend the public meeting at the time it occurs and does not have to provide a physical space. The meeting will be virtually available through ZOOM at the Coos and Curry campuses. Please contact Dina Laskey at 541-888-7400 or by e-mail at dina.laskey@socc.edu for details. Published; April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340385)

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting Public meetings of the Budget Committee of the City of Lakeside, Coos County, State of Oregon, for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, will be held at Lakeside City Hall, 915 N. Lake Rd., Lakeside, OR 97449. The meetings will be held on May 12th and 26th, 2022 at 6PM. Public comment on the budget will be May 26th at 6:00 pm, while May 12th will be reserved for the budget committee deliberations but open for public observation. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May12th, 2022 at City of Lakeside City Hall, 915 N. Lake Rd., Lakeside, OR 97449 between the hours of 9AM- 5PM closed from 12-1PM for lunch. The public may attend in person, or via Zoom (meeting ID 444-313-9923, password 611328; if by phone, call 408638-0968). Published: April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340079)

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Gardiner Rural Fire Protection District, Douglas County, Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 15, 2022 through July 14, 2023, will be held on Wednesday, May 11 @ 6pm in the Gardiner Fire Hall. The meeting is to present the proposed budget and to receive comment from the public on the budget. The tentative budget will be posted at the Gardiner Fire Hall prior to the meeting, copies of the tentative budget will be available by contacting the GRFPD at 541-271-3515 or gardinerrfpd@live.com Published: April 26 and May 3, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340794)

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Coos County Urban Renewal Agency Budget Committee - North Bay District, Coos County, State of Oregon, will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. in the Port of Coos Bay’s Commission Chambers, located at 125 W. Central Ave., Suite 230, Coos Bay, OR 97420 to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The purpose of this meeting is to receive the 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 to discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. The public is invited to watch live on the Port’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/ portcoos. Members of the public may provide comment in person, via Zoom, or in writing. If members of the public would like to provide public comment during the meeting via Zoom, please call the Port’s Administrative office at 541-267-7678 by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022. Written comment will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022 by sending an email to portcoos@ portofcoosbay.com with the subject line ‘ Public Comment’. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained at the Port’s Administrative office located at 125 W. Central Avenue, Suite 300, Coos Bay, Oregon, or by sending an email request to portcoos@ portofcoosbay.com or by calling the Port’s Administrative Office at 541-267-7678. Please go to www.portofcoosbay.com/ccura for more information. Published: April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340726)

----------------------------------------PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL MAY 2, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M., VIA ZOOM & IN-PERSON SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY As per ORS 221.725, the Reedsport City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 2, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments, written and oral, on the proposed sale of City owned real property described as the following: Tax Account No. 23502 Map ID: 211235CA00200 371 Riverfront Way 0.06 Acres The proposed use of the property is for commercial use. The City Council believes that the property no longer serves the needs of the city and therefore, the public. The City Council considers it necessary and convenient to sell the property to promote the expansion of business opportunities in the city limits of Reedsport. The meeting will be accessible remotely via Zoom and In-Person. Citizens will have the opportunity to submit oral comments during the meeting and written comments by emailing cdavis@ cityofreedsport.org by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Published: April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340807) ----------------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF CLARK JUVENILE DIVISION In re the Interest of: HORTON, KENNETH LEE DOB: 12/06/2015 Minor Child Case No: 22-7-00061-06 NOTICE AND SUMMONS OF PUBLICATION (Dependency) TO: Jesse Kenneth Ingram, Alleged Father A Dependency Petition was filed on April 11th 2022, and a Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on May 24th 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at: Clark County Superior Court Family Law Annex 601 West Evergreen Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98660 YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THIS HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING, THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 360-993-7900. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg.wa.gov/- DPY. DATED: April 14, 2022, by Scott G. Weber, Clark County Clerk. Published: April 26, May 3 and May 10, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340431)

----------------------------------------PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL MAY 2, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M., VIA ZOOM & IN-PERSON SALE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY As per ORS 221.725 and ORS 221.727 the Reedsport City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 2, 2022, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments, written and oral, on the proposed disposition of City owned real property described as the following: Tax Account No. 22715 Map ID: 211234DC02200 1241 Highway Avenue 0.23 Acres The proposed use of the property is for commercial use. The City Council believes that the property no longer serves the needs of the city and therefore, the public. The City Council considers it necessary and convenient to publish a request for expression of interest to promote the expansion of business opportunities in the city limits of Reedsport. The meeting will be accessible remotely via Zoom and In-Person. Citizens will have the opportunity to submit oral comments during the meeting and written comments by emailing cdavis@ cityofreedsport.org by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Published: April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340806)

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----------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF COOS BAY The Coos Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on May 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm to consider an ordinance for the adoption of the proposed Empire Urban Renewal Plan 2022 Substantial Amendment, Amendment 14. This meeting will be held at City Hall Council Chambers. A copy of the ordinance, the proposed Empire Urban Renewal Plan 2022 Amendment 14 and accompanying report may be obtained by contacting Nichole Rutherford, Assistant City Manager at 541.269.1181 x 2244 or nrutherford@ coosbay.org. The proposed amendment will increase the boundary area to allow for the construction of the combined Library/- 911 Communications facility. The Amendment will not increase property tax rates nor have an impact on taxing districts. Published: April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340609)

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET HEARING A Public Hearing on a proposed budget for the City of Bandon, Coos County, Oregon, for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 will be held at 555 Hwy 101, Bandon, OR 97411, in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Hearing will take place on May 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the Hearing is to discuss the Supplemental Budget with interested persons. The proposed budget changes shown below will increase the Fund by more than 10%. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES Adopted Budget

Fund: 100 General Fund Resources: 1. Beginning Fund Balance 2. All Other Resources (unchanged) Requirements: 1. Mayor and Council 2. Accounting and Billing 3. Municipal Court 4. Police 5. All Other Requirements (unchanged)

Budget Adjustment

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$1,176,230 $3,258,208 $4,434,438

$0 $74,740 $74,740

$1,176,230 $3,332,948 $4,509,178

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$37,450 $293,432 $6,000 $1,296,205 $2,801,351 $4,434,438

$2,540 $65,500 $2,100 $4,600 $0 $74,740

$39,990 $358,932 $8,100 $1,300,805 $2,801,351 $4,509,178

EXPLANATION: Budget adjustments are primarily due to increases in costs for fireworks (1), postage, materials and staff costs in accounting support (2), Municipal Court over-payment refunds (3), and a retirement from City service (4). Fund: 636 – Local Improvement District (LID) Debt Service Fund Resources: 1. Beginning Fund Balance 2. Intergovernmental Total Resources Requirements: 1. LID Debt Service Total Requirements

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Budget Adjustment

Amended Budget

$210,513 $13,800 $224,313

$0 $220,800 $220,800

$210,513 $234,600 $445,113

$224,313 $224,313

$220,800 $220,800

$445,113 $445,113

EXPLANATION: Bandon Breeze, LLC, has an outstanding Local Improvement District (LID) loan attached to a property that recently sold to another party. The City is anticipating full payment of the LID loan. When the payoff is received, the funds will be paid to the financial institution that issued the loan. Fund: 910 Electric Fund Resources: 1. Beginning Fund Balance 2. All Other Resources (unchanged)

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Total Resources Requirements: 1. Administration 2. Accounting and Billing 3. Conservation 4. Non-Departmental, Materials and Services 5. All Other Resources (unchanged) Total Requirements

Budget Adjustment

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$1,764,109 $6,568,850 $8,332,959

$266,000 $0 $266,000

$2,030,109 $6,568,850 $8,598,959

$469,533 $410,717 $88,394 $375,000 $6,989,315 $8,332,959

$20,000 $76,000 $150,000 $20,000 $0 $266,000

$489,533 $486,717 $238,394 $395,000 $6,989,315 $8,598,959

EXPLANATION: Budget adjustments are primarily due to payroll expenses resulting from staff adjustments, winter storms and outages; costs associated from distributing Conservation program materials; and in-lieu transfers resulting from increased utility sales. Fund: 940 Water Fund Resources: 1. Beginning Fund Balance 2. All Other Resources (unchanged)

Adopted Budget

Total Resources Requirements: 1. Administration 2. Accounting and Billing 3. Distribution / Collection 4. Plant Operations 5. Non-Departmental, Materials and Services Total Requirements

Budget Adjustment

Amended Budget

$351,986 $1,064,223 $1,416,209

$0 $51,800 $51,800

$351,986 $1,116,023 $1,468,009

$92,272 $22,481 $266,751 $443,315 $591,390 $1,416,209

$2,000 $19,000 $16,200 $8,600 $6,000 $51,800

$94,272 $41,481 $282,951 $451,915 $597,390 $1,468,009

EXPLANATION:Budget adjustments are primarily due to payroll expenses resulting from staff adjustments, vacation payouts and overtime; and in-lieu transfers resulting from increases in utility sales. Fund: 950 Wastewater Fund Resources: 1. Beginning Fund Balance 2. All Other Resources (unchanged)

Adopted Budget

Total Resources Requirements: 1. Accounting and Billing 2. Plant Operations 3. Non-Departmental, Materials and Services 4. All other Requirements (unchanged) Total Requirements

Budget Adjustment

Amended Budget

$146,559 $960,580 $1,107,139

$0 $25,400 $25,400

$146,559 $985,980 $1,132,539

$33,143 $577,643 $57,600 $438,753 $1,107,139

$10,000 $8,000 $7,400 $0 $25,400

$43,143 $585,643 $65,000 $438,753 $1,132,539

EXPLANATION: Budget adjustments are primarily due to payroll expenses resulting from staff adjustments, vacation payouts and overtime; and in-lieu transfers resulting from increases in utility sales. Published: April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID: 340649)

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Notice of Port Commission Vacancy April 18, 2022 The Port of Umpqua is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for Position #4 on the Board of Commissioners. This is a volunteer position; the appointee will not receive compensation. The appointee’s term will expire June 30, 2025. To be eligible for appointment, the applicant: 1) Must live within the Port District (includes Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay, Ash Valley, Scottsburg, Elkton, parts of the Smith River area and other rural areas within Western Douglas County); and 2) Must be a registered voter in the Port District Applications must be received in the office by May 11, 2022 and are available at the Port office: 1877 Winchester Ave, Reedsport or on the Port web site: portofumpqua.net For additional information, contact Scott Kent 241-2712232 1877 Winchester Ave, Reedsport OR 97467 or email; portofumpqua@portofumpqua. net Published: April 22, April 26, April 29, May 3 and May 6, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340584)

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of t he Reedsport School District #105, Douglas County, State of Oregon, will be held at the Reedsport School District Office to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The meeting will take place on the 11th day of May, 2022 at 5:30 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to hear comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee may take place. Any person may attend the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on the district website 48 hours prior to the meeting. Pursuant to ORS 294.426 (5)(b) this notice is also posted on the District’s Internet website @ http://www.reedsport.k12. or.us for at least 10 days before the meeting date. Published: April 26, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340575)

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A public meeting of the Fairview Rural Fire Protection District will be held on May 5, 2022 at 7 pm at the Fairview Fire Station, 96848 Lone Pine Lane, Coquille, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, as approved by the Fairview Rural Fire Protection District Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at the office of Wheeler & Grimes, CPAs, LLC between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. They may be contacted at 541-396-6400. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is X the same as __ different than used the preceding year.

A public meeting of the Board of Directors of the Winchester Bay Rural Fire Protection District will be held on May 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Winchester Bay Fire Hall, 6th & Broadway,Winchester Bay, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 as approved by the Winchester Bay Rural Fire Protection District Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at the office of Wheeler & Grimes, CPAs, LLC between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Their telephone number is 541-396-6400. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is X the same as __ different than used the preceding year.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES Actual Amount Adopted Budget TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS 2020-21 This Year 2021-22 Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital 152,783 160,000 Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges 0 0 Federal, State and All Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations and Donations 0 0 Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt 0 0 Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements 0 0 All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes 8,873 4,300 Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received 66,500 72,445 Total Resources 228,156 236,745

Approved Budget Next Year 2022-23 200,000 0 0 0 0 4,800 75,125 279,925

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Personnel Services 0 0 Materials and Services 20,287 48,450 Capital Outlay 22,773 183,000 Debt Service 0 0 Interfund Transfers 0 0 Contingencies 0 5,295 Special Payments 0 0 Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure 185,096 0 Total Requirements 228,156 236,745

0 39,450 237,000 0 0 3,475 0 0 279,925

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES Actual Amount Adopted Budget TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS 2020-21 This Year 2021-22 Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital 256,095 183,000 Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges 11,920 10,500 Federal, State and All Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations and Donations 2,095 106,500 Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt 0 0 Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements 15,441 10,000 All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes 21,256 7,075 Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received 51,471 59,710 Total Resources 358,278 376,785

Approved Budget Next Year 2022-23 193,000 10,500 146,500 0 10,000 7,075 59,920 426,995

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Personnel Services 6,441 8,500 Materials and Services 47,024 101,224 Capital Outlay 1,710 251,000 Debt Service 0 0 Interfund Transfers 15,441 10,000 Contingencies 0 6,061 Special Payments 0 0 Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure 287,662 0 Total Requirements 358,278 376,785

8,500 108,522 294,000 0 10,000 5,973 0 0 426,995

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program Not allocated to Organizational Unit or Program 228,156 236,745 279,925 FTE 0 0 0 Total Requirements 228,156 236,745 279,925 Total FTE 0 0 0

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program Not allocated to Organizational Unit or Program 358,278 376,785 426,995 FTE 0 0 0 Total Requirements 358,278 376,785 426,995 Total FTE 0 0 0

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * No major changes. The District is saving for the purchase of new pumper, possibly next year.

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * A $40,000 grant is being applied for from the State ATV Fund. No other major changes are planned.

PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Approved Next Year 2022-23 2020-21 This Year 2021-22 Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit 2.1741 per $1,000) 2.1741 2.1741 2.1741 Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds

PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Imposed Rate or Amount Approved Next Year 2022-23 2020-21 This Year 2021-22 Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit 1.6546 per $1,000) 1.6546 1.6546 1.6546 Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds

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STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1

General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings Total

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“We only have a little over $20 million the county has authority to decide how to spend. A lot of it involved getting in there, looking at the budget and deciding where we can save money. In the time I have been commissioner, we have worked very, very hard to reduce expenditures.” - Melissa Cribbins Public safety is a concern countywide. What can be done to more deputies and staff for the jail? “We have to figure out a way to bring the deputies up to at least the national average. I think we should at least double our deputies. The way to pay for it, one of my ideas is when we have timber, we should take advantage of it when prices are up.” - Chase Carlson “Public safety is definitely a challenge. We all know we have a problem. Frankly, the entire system is under stress. We need to figure out that issue, but we also need to figure out a way to make people want to be a police officer again. We have plenty of jail beds. It is truly a staffing issue.” - Melissa Cribbins “Policing and the jail is a major issue facing Coos County. One consideration in attracting and retaining law enforcement is not just in the money, but also increasing the morale in the system. I believe as a home

rule county, the commissioners should write an ordinance and put it out for a vote and say here in Coos County, we are going to ignore Measure 10.” - Rod Taylor The Port of Coos Bay is working to bring a shipping container terminal to the North Jetty. What is your opinion about that? “I think this is a really exciting project. The port is meant to be an economic engine. It’s a great deep-water port. It’s a great asset for Coos Bay. The port is a jewel in the crown for Coos County. I think the project is exciting.” - Melissa Cribbins “I absolutely support the development of the deep-water port. I believe it will be an economic boon for the county. I will do everything I can to grease the skids to make that happen.” - Rod Taylor “I think it would be a great industry to have.” - Chase Carlson What kind of manufacturing should be brought to Coos County? “I think we can facilitate all kids of industry. There’s really no limit to it. One thing I think would be a great industry in Coos County is the gen 3 or gen 4 nuclear power. I’m opposed to offshore win farms. I think it’s just a bad idea.” - Rod Taylor “I would say we need to do more heavy fabrication. If the wind farm comes, we need to look at every

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opportunity for whatever industry we can get.” - Chase Carlson “In the role of a commissioner, it’s not really our job to pick winners and losers. I think commissioners should be open-minded, welcoming and friendly to businesses that want to come here. We really need to do our job to connect businesses with resources that can help grown them.” What professional experiences and community involvement do you have? “I’ve been running industry for 43 years. Over the last 43 years, I was able to travel from California to Alaska. I’ve dealt with all sorts of vendors in the timber industry. I ran a gross payroll of over $200,000 a month.” - Chase Carlson “One of my proudest achievements as a commissioner is when I came on the board 10 years ago, commissioners didn’t like each other. That’s not the same now. We work together, and I’m very proud of that.” - Melissa Cribbins “I have a background that is varied and I believe helps me understand a lot of different lifestyles ad values people have. I believe that experience as well as my community and civic involvement equips me to understand the way government agencies need to interact with other governments, with individuals and with the citizens to be an effective servant.” - Rod Taylor

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Coos Bay Boat Building Center to close in June The Coos Bay Boat Building Center recently announced it will close effective June 15. The center was establishing by the city of Coos Bay in July 2009 when the Urban Renewal Agency adopted a resolution creating a boat building school. The board was appointed in August 2009 and was tasked with developing a nonprofit organization for the purpose of preserving the community’s boat building history and teaching wooden boat construction. The center received nonprofit status in 2009. The center occupied the facility at 100 Newmark Avenue in Coos Bay since 2009 after the city and property owner Doug Devine refurbished the old fish processing plant into a work shop with office and conference room spaces. For the past 13 years, the center has held numerous canoe and boat building classes, children’s wood working events, various small woodworking classes for wooden spoon carving, paddle board, oar and skateboard construction, participated in the STEM program with School District 9, skills training for AYA students, hosted the annual visits of the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain and held tall ship days in downtown Coos Bay. Devine’s involvement in the development of the center began when he offered his property as a home for the center. His

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support also included frequent visits to Coos Bay from his home in Medford to attend functions at the center and to visit with members. The board is deeply grateful to Divine and all the faithful members without whom the center would not have existed. Many citizens, businesses and organizations in the community also supported the center, its goals and its events. “Doug was our greatest supporter, cheerleader and friend,” said Jim Berg, current president of the board of directors. “His death in March of this year really hit us hard.” Shortly after his passing, Divine’s estate notified the center of termination of the lease effective June 15. The board made many contacts in the community and on various county and state levels seeking funding and support for purchase of the property. On April 9, the board was presented with a proposal to purchase the facility for $850,000 if the board could show adequate funding by April 30. Due to the short time line, obtaining funding and grants was not possible. “It is with regret the board of directors was left with no choice other than to close the center,” said Berg. “The board wishes to express their deep appreciation for Doug’s long-time support and for the community’s support of the center’s mission and goals.”

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Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer boat inspections The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering a free vessel safety check at Englund Marine parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon May 21. The examiners will certify the boat meets Oregon and US Coast Guard boating laws for equipment and will issue a 2022 decal certifying compliance In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flo-

tilla 51 Coos Bay members offer to the boating public a free boat safety inspection. The USCG trained examiners will certify the boat if it meets Oregon and federal U.S. Coast Guard boating laws for equipment and will issue a decal certifying compliance. The examiners will also make recommendations for your boat for operation

in local waters. The vessel safety check is available by appointment at the owner’s location in the Coos Bay, North Bend, Lakeside, and Bandon areas. For additional information and to make arrangements for a vessel safety check inspection, call 541329-0396 in Bandon and 541-359-6084 for Lakeside, North Bend, Coos Bay and Charleston.

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Letters to the Editor Congress must act now Without swift action from Congress, children in Oregon are at risk of losing access to meals this summer and many more next school year. That’s because critical child nutrition waivers will soon expire and so far, Congress has failed to authorize USDA to extend them. These waivers are an important tool that allow schools and community organizations to serve meals in ways that work best for their communities while they grapple with ongoing pandemic-related challenges like supply chain disruptions, rising food prices and staffing shortages. But in a few months, meal programs will once again be turned on their heads, forced to transform how they operate; many won’t be able to operate at all. Without flexibility from the waivers, many schools will be

unable to open summer meal sites. Children in rural communities, will be at particular risk when meal providers will no longer be allowed to meet kids where they are by reimagining traditional summer meal service. School food budgets, already taking a hit from rising food costs, will go deeper into the red because of decreased reimbursements. Schools will also face financial penalties for not meeting federal nutrition requirements if certain products aren’t available due to supply chain disruptions. Congress and the White House must work together to fix this. Senators Wyden and Merkley, please don’t pull the rug out from under schools working to feed kids. Doing so would fail the 1 in 7 kids facing hunger in Oregon Eleni Towns Associate director, No Kid Hungry Campaign

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No evidence constitutional carry means higher crime By RAY NOTHSTINE and JOHN FEREBEE InsideSources.com

Now that Georgia has passed constitutional carry, exactly half the states are on board in expanding an inherent right enshrined in our Constitution. Still, myths persist about the so-called dangers of permitless carry legislation and what it means for violent crime. Constitutional carry simply means that if a person can lawfully own a gun, he (or she) can carry that firearm (concealed or not) without bureaucratic paperwork from the state. Since 2010, 25 states have enacted constitutional carry, and more will likely do so by the end of the year. Despite evidence to the contrary, gun-control advocates continue to scare the populace claiming these laws result in a surge in crime. “Permitless carry will put our communities in danger,” says Cathy Weinmann of Indiana Moms Demand Action. “We cannot let this attack on public safety go unanswered and must hold our leaders accountable at the ballot box.” However, multiple studies show no violent crime increases because of the growing constitutional carry trend. Law enforcement in West Virginia, a state that passed constitutional carry in 2016, is on record saying there is little to no policing issue with the change or an increase in violent crime. Since 1997 when the study of right-to-carry (both shall-issue and permitless carry) laws’ impact on crime began, 40 of the 52 studies showed that the implementation of right-to-carry laws either did not increase or coincided with a decrease in violent crime. When analyzing violent crime rates of constitutional carry states (with enough data) in years since enactment, the states either reflected the national trend in violent crime or showed a relative decrease in their violent crime rates. It is certainly more likely that violent crime trends nationwide are driven by socioeconomic factors, illegal immigration, family-unit collapse, woke prosecutors, and the opioid crisis than any concealed carry laws. The negative or no net change in violent crime rates in states with constitutional carry easily refutes any assertion that these laws will turn our country into a mythicized view of the Wild West. A common, albeit misguided, criticism of constitutional carry is that “anyone is allowed to carry a gun.” Fortunately, this is not the case. Those who have a felony

or other violent convictions are subject to restraining orders, or are otherwise prohibited by law from purchasing guns are also barred from carrying them under a permitless system. Individuals must still meet the qualifications and pass a background check to buy a gun to carry it. Thus, like North Carolina’s pistol purchase permit, the state’s concealed carry permitting system is a needless and redundant system rendered obsolete by superior federal background checks. North Carolina currently allows qualified citizens to carry guns openly without a permit, which may alarm some but has presented no danger to the public or increased crime. The right to adequate self-defense is a natural right that supersedes all written documents, including the U.S. and North Carolina constitutions. John Locke called the right to self-defense “a fundamental law of nature.” The American founders believed these rights to be so inherent that some did not see the need for their enumeration in the Bill of Rights because they are self-evident. For many who may not be able to defend themselves from attackers vastly outsizing them, adequate self-defense necessitates armed self-defense. Thus, the right to bear arms is not just a constitutional right but a natural right bestowed by God unto all. Burdensome application fees, yearlong wait times and bureaucratic processes infringe upon this right. The need to defend oneself often arises in fractions of a second. Many North Carolinians find themselves unable to navigate the complicated and expensive process required for a concealed carry permit. Thus, they find themselves defenseless when seconds mean the difference between life and death. It is time to recognize the right of North Carolinians to defend themselves and remove unnecessary obstacles to the exercise of this right. Constitutional carry for North Carolina simply restores the plain meaning of the Second Amendment text for millions in the state. Of course, this is a right that tens of millions in other states already enjoy. It’s time for North Carolinians to ask their lawmakers why they are less deserving and get that response on the record.

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Holy Cow! History: Radio’s Great Hiney Hoax By J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

Terry Dorsey needed a gimmick, and he needed it fast. Something clever and genuinely funny that would make people laugh. The 32-year-old morning deejay had just jumped from a radio station in Dayton, Ohio to the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Dorsey made it to the big time in 1981, alright. But whether he would remain there depended on his ability to turn around the struggling morning show he had inherited. Like many of his on-air colleagues, Dorsey’s life had been an interesting journey. Born and raised in Cincinnati, he graduated high school just in time to be drafted for the Vietnam War, where he helped defuse landmines as a combat engineer. It was a serious responsibility for a guy known for his jovial, outgoing personality and lightning-quick sense of humor. Slogging his way up the radio industry ladder from small markets to the big city, he discovered being funny made him stand out from his competitors. During his Dayton days, for instance, he cracked up listeners with outrageous comedy bits presented seriously, as if they were real. Desperate now to save his coveted morning time slot in the DFW market, Dorsey turned to that technique again. He dug into his fertile imagination—and pulled out pure comedy gold. He produced a series of real-sounding commercials for the totally fictitious Hiney Winery. It was single entendre humor, one frat boy joke after another playing off “hiney,” the socially-acceptable slang word for derriere. Knowing a good thing when he saw one, Dorsey milked the joke for all it was worth. He created more spots promoting the winery’s supposed slogan: “You only go around once, so grab all the hiney you can.” Listeners were told Hiney’s vino was “inspected by a crack inspection team.” Dorsey couldn’t stop himself. The more listeners called in saying they loved the ads, the more outlandish details and embellishments he added. Like saying the winery was founded by old Uncle Harry Hiney, who initially made the stuff at home until his nephews—Big Red Hiney and Thor Hiney—convinced him “his hiney was too good to keep to himself.” Their sister Ophelia Hiney later joined them. (To fully appreciate that bit, imagine hearing her first name pronounced in a thick Texas drawl.) Cousin Seymour Hiney eventually turned up, too. And it worked. People were listening. Phone calls flooded in every time the bogus ads aired.

Many folks found the commercial parodies hilarious. But a surprisingly large number of listeners wanted to know where they could buy a bottle of Hiney Wine. (Remember, this was decades before tech geeks dreamed up the idea of Google. You couldn’t just jump online and discover the Hiney Winery didn’t exist.) When told it was all in jest, some callers adamantly refused to accept it. True believers insisted their friends had told them how good Hiney was, and they demanded to know which liquor stores carried it so they could try it themselves. Dorsey had the good sense to realize he had stumbled upon a gold mine. He and station manager T.J. Donnelly began syndicating the concept to radio stations around the country. Each received new commercial scripts every week to be read by local announcers, lending an air of authenticity to listeners. The ads were further localized by saying the Hiney Winery was situated in a nearby real small town. For example, one station in Virginia said it was headquartered in the crossroads community of Butts Station. In Vermont, a station there said nearby Hinesburg was Hiney’s home. Natives were perplexed when visitors showed up asking for directions to a business they’d never heard of. Then there was the swag. Though the winery wasn’t real, the merchandise carrying its name was. Hiney Winery baseball caps, tee shirts, buttons, and more were snapped up by eager fans. Things really took off when LA celebrity DJ Rick Dees (who gave the world 1976’s novelty hit “Disco Duck”) started doing the bit. Dees was crazy about it, which spread its popularity even more. Nothing lasts forever, and as the 1980s drew to a close, the Hiney Winery hoax had run its course. It had the last laugh in the 2010s when Skylite Cellars in Washington state produced “Big Red Hiney,” a blend of cabernet, syrah, and merlot grapes that oenophiles said was actually pretty good. And so the Hiney Winery took its place with radio’s great hoaxes. Though not as famous as Orson Welles’ classic 1938 “War of the Worlds” broadcast, it did make folks chuckle at its bare silliness. For as announcers from coast to coast once proudly said, “If anything can make you smile, it’s a little Hiney.” ABOUT THE WRITER Holy Cow! History is written by novelist, former TV journalist and diehard history buff J. Mark Powell. Have a historic mystery that needs solving? A forgotten moment worth remembering? Please send it to HolyCow@insidesources.com

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North Bend Police Chief Gary McCullough was recently awarded life membership to the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police during its annual conference in Bend. Persons retiring from the office of president of the association, or any active member in good standing for 15 years, are bestowed life membership. Any active member who served the association with honor and distinction may be elected a life member upon the unanimous recommendation of the board of directors at the business session of any annual meeting of the association by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting. McCullough, who lives in North Bend, began his career as a reserve officer with the Coos Bay Police Department in 1993. He served in the department for the next 28 years, moving to officer, sergeant, captain and chief in 2009. McCullough retired as the Coos Bay police chief in June 2021 after serving in that capacity for 12 years. He came out of retirement in October 2021 after being appointed interim police chief in North Bend, a position he intends to serve through April 2023.

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Police Blotter The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change. Tuesday, 4/19/2022 North Bend • 4:04 am, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue, police responded after report of male subject yelling in the area. Resulted in warrant service. A male was cited in lieu of custody. • 8:26 am, 3300 Broadway Avenue, police responded after report of counterfeit money. • 11:58 am, 2500 block of Union Avenue, police responded after report of animal neglect. • 1:55 pm, 2600 block of Tremont Avenue, police responded after report of theft of services. A male was cited in lieu of custody. • 2:54 pm, 1500 block of Virginia Ave, police responded after report of menacing. Subject assaulting employee. A male was transported to Coos County jail. • 3:16 pm, 1800 block of Virginia Avenue, police responded after report of fuel theft. Coos Bay • 12:31 pm, Woodland and Thompson, police responded after report of disorderly conduct. Suspicious subject trying to access vehicle. • 1:55 pm, 2600 Tremont Avenue, police conducted a warrant service. A 50 year old male was cited in lieu of custody. • 3:22 pm, 1200 block of S 11th Street, police responded after report of fraud. Possible victim of online fraud. • 4:29 pm, 700 S Cammann Street, police responded after assistance requested with aggressive

and suicidal juvenile male. • 5:35 pm, 1800 block of Thompson Road, police responded after request to assist with aggressive subject. • 5:47 pm, 100 block of N Cammann Street, police responded after report of criminal trespass. A 27 year old male was cited in lieu of custody. • 6:19 pm, N Morrison Street and Taylor Avenue, police responded after request to assist fire department. Possible trailer on fire. • 9:17 pm, 700 block of S 2nd Street, police responded after report of a suspicious subject at location and conducted a warrant service. A 32 year old male was cited in lieu of custody. Coquille • 4:53 pm, E Main and N Adams, police responded after report of illegally parked vehicle. A 48 year old woman was transported to Coos County jail. • 11:18 pm, W Central and Myrtle, police conducted a traffic stop. A 34 male was cited. Reedsport • 12:44 am, Highway 38 and 4th, police responded after report of suspicious activity. • 12:49 am, Frontage Road and 22nd Street, police responded after report of suspicious activity. • 1:00 pm, Dollar General, police responded after report of suspicious activity. • 9:02 am, Dunes Family Health Care, police responded after report of an animal problem. • 10:08 am, Nails to You,

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Wednesday, 4/20/2022 North Bend • 9:38 am, 800 block of California Avenue, police conducted a follow up. A female was cited in lieu of custody. • 11:31 am, 2200 block of Newmark Street, police responded after report of counterfeit money. • 12:52 pm, Sherman Avenue and Virginia Avenue, police responded after report of littering. • 1:36 pm, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue, police responded after report of criminal mischief to a vehicle. • 4:05 pm, 2900 block of Myrtle Street, police responded after caller reported theft of mail and fraud. • 5:43 pm, 3700 block of Pacific Avenue, police responded after report of a dog bite. • 6:20 pm, 1600 block of Johnson Street, police responded after report of a vicious dog. • 7:17 pm, 1500 block of Newmark Street, police responded after report of criminal mischief. Disorderly male. A 37 year old male was transported to Coos County jail. Coos Bay • 1:09 am, 1100 block of E Street, police responded

after report of a prowler. Caught subject in his yard. • 9:16 am, 900 block of Newmark Avenue, police responded after report of fraudulent use of credit card. • 2:24 pm, 900 block of W Ingersoll Avenue, police responded after report of menacing/unlawful use of weapon. • 9:12 pm, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue, police responded after report of criminal trespass. A 22 year old female was cited in lieu of custody.

Tremont Avenue, police responded after report of criminal trespass/wanted subject and conducted a warrant service. A 28 year old male was transported to Coos County jail. • 1:53 pm, 2200 Lombard Street, police responded after report of fraud. Possible phone scam. • 3:48 pm, 2000 block of 11th Court, police responded after report of harassment via social media. • 7:01 pm, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue, police conducted a warrant service as result of theft of money and tow hitch report. A 26 year old male was cited in lieu of custody and released. • 8:43 pm, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue, police responded after report of a driving complaint. Vehicles doing burn outs in the area.

Coquille • 12:44 am, 5th Street and Elliott Street, police responded after report of suspicious vehicle. • 8:43 am, 700 block of E 7th Street, police responded after report of loud noise. • 4:38 pm, 1300 N Dean Street, police responded after report of suspicious subject.

Coos Bay • 2:06 am, 2300 block of Ocean Boulevard, police conducted a warrant service as result of alarm activation. A 44 year old female was cited in lieu of custody and released. • 8:00 am, Mingus Park, police responded after report of shots fired. • 8:44 am, 800 block of S 1st Street, police responded after report of shoplifter. A 47 year old male was cited in lieu of custody. • 10:38 am, 300 block of S 4th Street, police responded after report of possible burglary. • 10:51 am, 1900 Woodland Drive, police responded after report of hit and run accident. • 1:32 pm, 500 Central Avenue, police conducted a warrant service. North Bend Police Department arrested a 28 year old male

Reedsport • 2:19 am, Holly Knolls Mobile Home Park, police responded after report of suspicious activity. • 8:21 am, 300 Winchester Avenue, police responded after report of suspicious activity. • 8:17 pm, Sunrise Shop N Save, police responded after report of suspicious activity. • 8:38 pm, 76 Gas Station, police responded after report of trespassing. • 9:48 pm, Highway 38 mile post 11.5, police responded after report of non-injury motor vehicle accident.

Thursday, 4/21/2022 North Bend • 10:58 am, 3200 block of

Coquille • 12:45 200 block of Highway 42, police responded after report of suspicious subject. • 10:28 am, E 12th Street and N Collier Street, police responded after report of loud noise complaint. • 9:29 pm, Highway 42 mile post 17.5, police conducted a traffic stop. A 40 year old female was cited. • 10:36 pm, 200 block N Adams Street, police responded after report of suspicious subject. Reedsport • 10:06 am, 900 block of S Hill Drive, police responded after report of trespassing. • 1:51 pm, Subway, police responded after report of suspicious activity. • 3:46 pm, Safeway, police responded after report of trespassing. • 5:22 pm, McKay’s, police responded after report

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DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren TEEN SON STRUGGLES AFTER FAMILY’S MOVE TO NEW STATE

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subject on 2 Coos Bay Police Department warrants. • 2:40 pm, 1700 block of Thompson Road, police responded after report of violation of court order. • 4:48 pm, 2600 block of Koos Bay Boulevard, police responded after caller reported theft of fuel. • 5:10 pm, 1100 block of Hemlock Avenue, police responded after hit and run accident. • 5:25 pm, 1900 block of Juniper Avenue, police conducted a warrant service as a result of suspicious vehicle. A 55 year old male was transported to Coos County jail. • 6:45 pm, 200 block of S 10th Street, police responded after report of a hit and run accident.

sons who are 13 months apart. The younger, age 44, constantly and viciously degrades his brother in text messages. His anger level is so high that on Christmas Eve two years ago, while he was visiting from a neighboring state with his wife, he declared, “F--- this family!” and stalked out, leaving his wife, my husband and me stunned. Since then, his wife has divorced him, he’s been rear-ended in a car wreck due to road rage, lost his job and alienated himself from our family. Online research I’ve done indicates he’s narcissistic. Last month, I texted him my concern that he’d walked off his job, which unleashed an angry tirade against his brother and me. Everything is our fault, and he badmouths his ex-wife mercilessly. He’s an adult, so I can’t force him to seek mental health help. Is there anything I can do? We no longer communicate, but a mother can’t erase love and concern for her child. -- WORN OUT IN WYOMING DEAR WORN OUT: Your son is deeply troubled, and for that you have my sympathy. For the sake of your own mental health, I strongly recommend you consult a licensed mental health professional. You can’t diagnose your son’s problem, and neither can I. You also cannot force him into therapy before he’s ready to admit that he needs it. Please don’t wait to do this. I know you are hurting.. ----------------------------Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Marshfield baseball team is hitting its stride By JOHN GUNTHER For The World

COOS BAY — Marshfield’s baseball team is hitting its stride. The Pirates swept visiting Junction City 5-1 and 3-2 on Friday to move into second place in the Sky-Em League behind league-leading Marist Catholic. The Tigers had entered Friday’s doubleheader without a league loss. “From where we started, having to move people around a lot to figure things out, the last couple games have been better,” Marshfield coach Floyd Montiel said. The Pirates had a somewhat rough season start due in part to new players in new positions after some chose not to play, with another key player sidelined from a football injury. “I think we are starting to hit our groove at the right time,” said Marshfield senior Dom Montiel, who pitched a stellar game in the opener Friday. The Pirates finished a week when they went 3-0 after being swept by Marist Catholic in their first league doubleheader. “It shows our progress as a

team,” Dom Montiel said of the three wins. “We are competitors — not looking to the past, looking to the future. We are excited (about the season).” Marshfield had a big game offensively in a win over Elmira on Tuesday and relied on strong pitching against Junction City. “Against Elmira, our bats were popping,” Dom Montiel said. “That was good to see.” In the first game against Junction City, Montiel pitched a two-hitter with 15 strikeouts and allowed just the one run in the sixth inning when Junction City’s Micah Rogers had a leadoff double and scored on a ground out by Chris Ohman. Wyatt Peck had two hits for the Pirates and Ryder Easton scored two runs as a courtesy runner for catcher Luke Parry, who had a single and also reached base by a walk. DJ Daugherty drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and Joe Herbert had a run and an RBI. Drake Rogers and Johnny Calvert both had a hit and a run. In the nightcap, the Pirates got all their runs in the third inning. Gannon Frost, Daugherty and Peck all had singles. Montiel

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Marshfield pitcher Dom Montiel and catcher Luke Parry celebrate the Pirates’ opening win over Junction City on Friday. had a two-run single and Rogers two runs, one in the fifth and one against Siuslaw on Tuesday and drove in the other run with a in the seventh. a doubleheader at Cottage Grove grounder. Marshfield improved to 4-2 on Friday. The Pirates then host Meanwhile, Parry and Rogers in league play heading into a unbeaten Marist Catholic the limited the Tigers to four hits and week that includes a home game following Tuesday.

Pirates pick up doubleheader sweep in softball The World Marshfield’s softball team picked up a pair of wins Friday, topping Junction City 8-2 and 19-4 to improve to 4-2 in the Sky-Em League, second in the standings behind top-ranked Marist Catholic. The Tigers had entered the twin bill without any league losses and fell to 3-2. In the first game, Gracie Peach had three hits, a run and an RBI for Marshfield. Paige Macduff had two hits and two runs and Tatum Montiel two hits and two RBIs. Jayla Johnson also had two hits and a run for the Pirates. Montiel picked up the win, striking out nine and allowing six hits. Johnson pitched the second game, giving up four hits and four runs and striking out three. The contest was limited to four innings by the mercy rule. Makenna Johnson had three hits, four runs and an RBI for the Pirates. Macduff had two hits, three runs and three RBIs, Caitlyn Browning had a three-run double, Faith Hite scored four runs and Jayla Johnson three. Natalie Jadin drove in two runs and had two hits and Peach also had two RBIs. Persephone Johnson had a home run for Junction City. The Pirates host Siuslaw on Tuesday and visit Cottage Grove for a doubleheader Friday. SUNSET CONFERENCE: Bandon improved to 5-1 in league play by dominating Gold Beach 16-1. Reedsport improved to 3-3

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Marshfield’s Paige Macduff slides home for a run during the Pirates victory over Junction City. with a 12-6 win at Waldport. Coquille edged Myrtle Point on Tuesday. Toledo stayed unbeaten in league 10-9 on Friday and Gold Beach TENNIS by topping Siletz Valley 15-0. 6-5 on Saturday and is in second BULLDOGS WIN: North BASEBALL place at 5-2. Reedsport is 4-2 Bend topped Midwestern League SUNSET CONFERENCE: after beating Waldport 12-1. foe Willamette 7-3 on Thursday Bandon kept its league record Toledo, which topped Siletz before tying St. Mary’s 4-4 on perfect at 6-0 at the midway Valley 7-4 is 4-3 and Gold Beach Saturday. point of the league season by is 3-3. Against Willamette, the Bullbeating Gold Beach 5-1 on This week, Bandon hosts dogs got four singles wins, inFriday. Waldport on Tuesday before a cluding in the top three spots by The win came a day after the big game at Reedsport on Friday. Adrianna Frank, Olivia Knutson Tigers fell to Umpqua Valley Coquille is at Toledo on Tuesday and Sydney Wilson. Knutson’s Christian 11-2 in a game of top and hosts Waldport on Friday. win went three sets and Kristina Class 2A-1A teams. Reedsport hosts Myrtle Point Jegleim also got a singles win.

North Bend got doubles wins by the teams of Haley Reeves and Trinity Barker, Abigail Harper and Jegleim, and Lauren Hayes and Sierah Martin. North Bend’s top doubles team of Emily and Madison West lost a three-set match to Willamette’s Crystal Luna and Lizbeth Silva. In the match against St. Mary’s, North Bend got singles wins by Frank, Madeline Groth and Jegleim and a doubles win by Reeves and Wilson.

Tigers were fourth in the 4x400 relay (3:52.84). Coquille’s Godfred Amonoo was eighth in both the 100 (11.99) and 200 (24.82). Sebastian Montenero was fourth in the 300 hurdles (44.58) and the Red Devils also placed fifth in the 4x100 relay (46.40) and seventh in the 4x400 relay (3:57.25) For the girls, Coquille’s Trinidy Blanton won the javelin (117-4) and was third in both the 100 (13.12) and 200 (27.85). Holly Hutton won the 1,500 with a new best 4:56.02 for Bandon and was third in the 800 (2:29.59). Also on the track, Marshfield’s Bailey Wallack was second in the 400 (1:02.87) and fourth in the 200 (27.87). Teammate Charlie Dea was fifth in the 300 hurdles (51.30). In addition to Hutton, Bandon had three other placers in the distance races. Aunika Miller was sixth in the 1,500 (5:18.40) and fifth in the 3,000 (12:11.42), one spot behind teammate Dani McLain (11:58.32). Bandon’s Analise Miller was eighth in the 400 (1:05.83). The Tigers placed fourth in the 4x400

Siuslaw’s Camp Lacouture cleared a new best 14-4 to win the pole vault. Lacouture also took the 110 hurdles (18.43). Matthew Allen took the discus for Marshfield (127-7). North Bend’s Keegan Young won the javelin (154-3). Siuslaw’s boys and North Bend’s girls were the team champions. OREGON RELAYS: Trent Summers cleared a new best 4.70 meters (15-4) to finish second in the high school pole vault and Marshfield teammate Johnathon Parks also had a new best 4.55 meters (14-9) to place fifth in the meet at the University of Oregon. The winner, Landon Helms of Emmett High School in Idaho cleared 5.05 meters (16-5). Marshfield’s Alex Garcia-Silver went up against the best distance runners in the region and had a new personal best 8:40.95 to place 21st in the 3,000. Tualatin’s Caleb Lakeman led a stellar field across the line in 8:10.91, followed closely by Crater’s Tyrone Gorze (8:11.60) and Sherwood’s James Crabtree (8:11.83).

Area athletes win events at Meet of Champions The World South Coast athletes won several events and had a number of other high finishes in the Meet of Champions at Sweet Home on Saturday. The meet included many of the top athletes in the Class 4A, 3A and 2A ranks. Coquille’s Brock Willis had a pair of personal bests while winning the triple jump (41 feet, 3 inches) and finishing second in the high jump (6-0). Hunter Angove of Bandon also had a new best while winning the pole vault by clearing 14-6 in competition for the first time. In the other boys field events, Myrtle Point’s Troy Warner was second in the long jump with a new best of 20-10 ½ and tied for fifth in the high jump (5-10). Teammate Andreas Villanueva was third in the javelin (152-2). In other running events for the boys, Bandon’s Ansen Converse had a new best 4:09.82 to finish second in the 1,500 and also was fourth in the 3,000 (9:35.73). Teammate Damian Avalos placed third in the 800 (2:08.53) and fifth in the 400 (54.86). The

relay (4:30.91). Myrtle Point’s Sarah Nicholson was fifth in the 1,500 (5:17.10) and teammate McKenzie Robinson was sixth in the 100 (13.44). The Bobcats were eighth in the 4x100 relay (54.18). In the field events, Coquille’s Hailey Combie was third in the discus (108-1) and sixth in the shot put (33-4). Teammate Callie Millet was fourth in the javelin (101-9) and tied for seventh in the pole vault (7-6). Reagan Krantz was fifth in the pole vault (8-0). Melanie Lambson was sixth in the long jump (14-9 ½) and Emelia Wirebaugh sixth in the triple jump (31-7 ¾) for the Red Devils. Coquille was fourth and Bandon seventh in team scoring for the girls, won by Philomath. Bandon’s boys were sixth and Coquille’s boys ninth behind team winner Cottage Grove. Bandon and Myrtle Point will be in Coquille on Wednesday for a meet that also will include Powers and Pacific. CENTRAL COAST INVITATIONAL: Marshfield’s Daphne Scriven won the shot put

(31-4 ½) and discus (107-8) in the meet at Florence on Friday. Keira Crawford took the high jump (4-10) for the Pirates. North Bend’s Kayla Mazzucchi won the javelin (95-4) and teammate Roxy Day won the pole vault, clearing 9 feet for the first time. On the track, Lennon Riddle won the 100 (14.19) for North Bend while Siuslaw’s Courduroy Holbrook edged North Bend’s Sara Slade in the 1,500, Holbrook winning in 5:22.19 and Slade in 5:22.28. Siuslaw’s Jane Lacouture won the 3,000 (12:42.46) and North Bend won the 4x400 relay (4:33.90). For the boys, North Bend’s Jason Padgett won both the 100 (11.42) and 200 (23.23) while teammate John Efraimson won the 400 (51.62). They also helped North Bend win the 4x100 relay (44.68) and 4x400 relay (3:38.49). Siuslaw’s Jacob Blankenship won the 800 (2:07.30) and Marshfield’s Jacob Calvert took the 1,500 (4:32.21). Brayden Linton won the 3,000 for Siuslaw (9:49.88).

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children with autism. One of the key elements to the autism program at Waterfall is an indoor playground designed specifically for children. It seemed like a natural fit to work together for the outdoor program the Gray’s have dreamed about for years. “Dillian’s Place was a dream after we lost our son,” Christina said. “This is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, so we thought it would be the perfect time to announce the partnership.” As part of the partnership, the Grays donated every penny donated for Dillian’s Place to the Waterfall Clinic, and the clinic agreed to look for grants and donations to raise the remaining money needed. “Our hope is it will just grow,” Christina said as she handed the check to Waterfall CEO Andrea Trenner. And Trenner said that was the plan. She said at Waterfall, if the clinic sees a need, they move ahead. And time and time again,

funding has arrived. “It doesn’t matter to me if we touch everybody,” Trenner said. “If we touch one person, we make a difference, and we’re touching a lot more than one person.” Much to the Gray’s delight, Waterfall Clinic also agreed to name the new playground, Dillian’s Place, providing a lasting legacy for their son. “As we were trying to decide what to do with the funds that had been raised, we wanted to find a way to honor those who had given,” Christina said while talking to Trenner. “This partnership is so fantastic, and hearing about the wonderful work you were doing here, especially at the autism center. This is a great way to pass on the funs and still support something great in the community.” Waterfall Clinic agreed to move forward with Dillian’s Place, and also agreed to have times it is open to the public to ensure all children, with disabilities or not, have an

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Teen Open Mic program 5 p.m., April 28 Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Teens ages 12-18 are invited to share their original poetry at an Open Mic Thursday. The public is welcome to attend the free event. Refreshments will be available; no pre-registration is necessary to participate. The event is being offered to celebrate National Poetry Month in conjunction with the Library’s Young Writers program.

Gospel Jubilee open mic 3 p.m., May 1 Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St. North Bend You Should Know: Tom and Debbie Trammel will host the next Gospel Jubilee with one big change. The format will now be a Gospel open mic, so all are invited to come and share a song. For all who play instruments, you may accompany yourself or have the Jubilee Band accompany you...or....bring an accompaniment CD. The Jubilee Band (Tom and Debbie Trammel and Steve Blum) will continue to lead the sing-along portion as well as perform a few special songs.

Circle of Sands kicks off May 2 Circles in the Sand creates labyrinths on the beach in Bandon which include natural resources, added art, and inspiring words along the path. Adults and children and their dogs are encouraged to walk the sandy path. New this year will be a free shuttle service running from the Bandon Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW, to Face Rock Wayside. Check the Circles in the Sand website, www. sandypathbandon.com, for the full summer schedule and the shuttle schedule. Spanglish Noon, May 4, and 10:30 a.m., May 21 Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills.

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You Should Know: The library will give away free books as well as a take-home kit which contains a recipe and ingredients to make conchas, a form of Mexican pan dulce. A video featuring Jamar Ruff from Coos Head Co-Op and Itzel Ramirez of South Coast Educational Services District on how to make conchas will be available on the library’s website beginning Friday, April 29. Both the recipe and video will be offered in both Spanish and English. Limited kits to follow along with the video will be available. Día is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates every year on April 30. Register for Wednesday Zoom sessions @ https:// bit.ly/3bihvqB File and folder backup for novices class 1 p.m., May 6 Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library, event will be virtual You Should Know: This

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Community Yoga 6 p.m., May 11 Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community Yoga. Kelli has been practicing yoga and mindfulness for over 15 years. She has taught Yoga in community health centers, schools, and jails for adults and families with all levels of experience and abilities over the last 7 years. This virtual Community Yoga Class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction (and live demonstration via zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by the breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility. Harp workshop and concert May 13, workshop at 2:30 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m. North Bend Public Library You Should Know: Harpists Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter return to North Bend Public Library. Both the workshop and the concert are free. At the workshop, Hands-on-Harps, will give participants the chance to see that the harp is a beginner-friendly instrument. Attendees will create music, both well-known melodies and improvised tunes.

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