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Sheriff's office looking for shooting suspects From Staff Reports The Coos County Sheriff's Office is looking for two people believed to be linked to a shooting in Lakeside on April 26. Capt. Gabriel Fabrizio said deputies are looking for Michael Benitez, 27, and Dominique Steman, 21. Fabrizio is asking the public for help in locating the suspects. Fabrizio said a shooting took

place at 12:53 a.m. April 26 near the intersection of South 8th Street and Park Avenue in Lakeside. Fabrizio said Benitez is the prime suspect in the incident and Steman was believed to be with Benitez at the time of the shooting. Benitez should be treated as armed and dangerous and not approached, Fabrizio said. Benitez was last seen driving a black 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

bearing Oregon License Plate 913JFE. It is reported that there was a white sticker with the word “FOX” On the rear window. Benitez and Dominique are thought to have possibly fled to the Eugene area but that has not been confirmed. Any information would be appreciated, and can be reported to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office at 541-396-2106.

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Planting trees to celebrate Arbor Day in Coos Bay By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A small Arbor Day celebration could benefit generations of outdoor lovers in Coos Bay. On Arbor Day, employees from the city of Coos Bay partnered with Jim Toffelmire and one member of the city’s Tree Board to plant seven new trees at John Topits Park. If left alone, the trees will easily outlive everyone who planted them and could provide shade and beauty for hundreds of years to those who visit Topits Park. Toffelmire, who is best known for volunteer work done at Ferry Road Park in North Bend, reached out to the city of Coos Bay because he has extra trees that were ready to be planted, The first tree that was planted near the playground next the middle lake at the park was a white oak that came from Deadwood, South Dakota. When visiting, Toffelmire picked up acorns that he planted at home. More than a decade later, the tree was placed in Topits Park. Please see ARBOR DAY, Page A2

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Above: Jim Toffelmire, left, loosens the soil on a white oak as Will Spellman prepares to plant it during an Arbor Day tree planting at John Topits Park. Right: City of Coos Bay employees and Jim Toffelmire pose with three trees they planted near the playground at Topits Park.

Healthcare costs continue rising in Oregon

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A new report shows average health care costs in Oregon totaled more than 23% of family expenditures in 2019. The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Health Care Cost Growth Target Program report showing impacts of rising health care costs on Oregon families and individuals found personal spending for health care rose by 34% from 2013 to 2019, outpacing national averages. Between out-of-pocket costs and rising premiums, high health care costs are jeopardizing the financial stability of people in Oregon, as 10% of people in Oregon reported using up all or most of their savings because of medical bills, according to the OHA report. “This report fleshes out with data a troubling picture of the impacts of rising health care costs on Oregon families,” OHA Director of the Health Policy and Analytics Division Jeremy Vandehey said. “While we’ve known for a long while that the rate of cost growth was unsustainable, COVID showed us in stark relief how important access to affordable care was to Oregon families.” According to Vandehey,

high costs not only cause poor health outcomes, but they also do real financial harm to people in Oregon. “The data in this report reinforces the need in our state for our cost growth target, which aims to limit annual increases in health care costs statewide to 3.4% over the next several years,” he said. “And even as the pandemic destabilized so many things, we still know Oregon families cannot sustain further health care cost burdens.” An illustration of the impacts of the unsustainable health care cost that the report quantifies include people: • Delaying care • Unable to pay medical bills in the past year. • Experiencing difficulty paying medical bills over time • Using up savings to pay medical bills • Incurring significant medical debt Declaring bankruptcy A hearing of the Cost Growth Target Committee focused on real stories of people’s struggles with high medical costs, according to an OHA release. Testimony highlighted the difficulties Oregonians face with high medical costs and the resulting life quality impacts.

During the hearing, a small business owner described the business’s high deductible health plan which covers nothing until an $8,000 deductible is met. “I pay nearly $500/month for what really is catastrophic coverage,” the business owner stated. “I use my Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay out of pocket for all of my health care expenses. This is a formidable barrier to health care. I find myself “going without” because of the high cost of accessing any type of health care.” “I’m paying the equivalent of another mortgage, without having income other than my fixed retirement that needs to last for years,” another person commented at the hearing. “It is also difficult to plan what the amount I will pay for medical care before the deductible is met.” According to a summary of the report by the OHA: Commercial health insurance premiums in Oregon have increased by 22 percent between 2013 and 2019, for both single and family plans. In 2019, the average family premium was $19,405 and the average single premium was $6,651. On average, people in Oregon pay between a quarter and a third of their premium costs for family

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Between out-of-pocket costs and rising premiums, high healthcare costs are jeopardizing the financial stability of people in Oregon, according to the OHA report. plans, and less than a quarter for single plans; employers pay the rest. However, the employer share of health insurance premiums is often considered part of total compensation and employees often experience these increasing health insurance costs through lower wages. In addition to paying health insurance premiums, many individuals must also pay a deductible as part of their health insurance plan. A deductible is the amount that an individual pays for their care before their health insur-

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ance starts to pay. Unlike health insurance premiums, the deductible is only paid when people seek health care services. Nine out of 10 people in Oregon with commercial health insurance have a deductible. Between 2013 and 2019, deductibles for commercial insurance family plans grew by 40 percent to an average of $3,634, and deductibles for single plans grew 51 percent to an average of $1,958. These cost increases are Please see HEALTHCARE, Page A3

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Physics & Astronomy Lecture, "Illuminating the Extreme Cosmos through Astroparticle Astronomy" Southwestern Oregon Community College's Physics and Astronomy Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Tonia Venters with her lecture “Illuminating the Extreme Cosmos through Astroparticle Astronomy”. This will be a virtual lecture to provide insight into astroparticle astronomy. The lecture will be at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 16, and will be streamed live via Zoom here: https://socc-edu.zoom. us/j/95765406236. Dr. Venters is a research astrophysicist at NASA Goddard following academic studies at Rice University and the University of Chicago. Dr. Venters shares this description of her talk: For ages, astronomy has relied on light in order to learn about the uni-

verse, but light isn’t the only cosmic messenger. Recent developments have brought about the dawn of an exciting new era of multi-messenger astronomy, a discipline that combines observations in gravitational waves and astroparticles, as well as light, to get a more complete picture of the universe and the astrophysical systems within it. Of the different messengers, perhaps the most mysterious are two of the astroparticles: cosmic rays and neutrinos. Cosmic rays are the messengers of the most extreme accelerators in the cosmos; however, efforts to identify their origins have been thwarted for over a century due the fact that they don’t point back to their sources. On the other hand, even

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“My parents lived there in the Depression, so to me it has some significance,” Toffelmire said while looking at the oak. Two maple trees Toffelmire raised were planted nearby. He said he rescued them out of vegetable beds and raised them for 10 years in 10-gallon pots. Being put in the ground will do wonders for the trees, he said. “They’ll do a whole lot better once they get to wiggle their toes,” he said. Toffelmire has spent more than a decade volunteering to make local parks more beautiful. At Ferry Road Park, he planted 54 trees, most which are growing well. “I put in 12 years at Ferry Road

though neutrinos do point back to their sources, individual sources have yet to be confidently identified. In this talk, I will provide an overview of the recent developments in multi-messenger astronomy and then focus on the particular challenges of cosmic-ray and neutrino astronomy. Finally, I will set the stage for next generation facilities that will shed light on the universe through astroparticle astronomy. For more information about this lecture and future events, please contact Dr. Aaron Coyner, Associate Professor of Physics, at 541-888-7244, aaron. coyner@socc.edu. To learn more about physics and engineering degrees at Southwestern please visit https://physics.socc.edu/.

Park,” he said. “At one time there were four of us retired guys working on it. One of the guys recently passed away. We did a lot of land clearing.” Toffelmire said he raised the trees planted at Topits Park with the idea of planting them in Ferry Road Park, but at the request of local Indian tribes, all work at the park has halted while an archaeological study is conducted. Toffelmire said the trees planted on Arbor Day will survive for up to 300 years, at least “if some vandal doesn’t do his handiwork.” At that seems to be a problem at Topits Park. City workers explained trees are planted every year on Arbor Day in different locations. The biggest threat to the trees is not natural. Instead it is vandals snapping the trees off, seemingly for fun.

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Toffelmire chose the oak and maple trees because he felt it would add some color in the fall. “There’s a lot of people who say we don’t any color in the Fall,” Toffelmire said. “The only way we’re going to get that is to put in nursery trees.” Toffelmire has spent years cleaning up and beautifying parks, even though he readily admits he will not be around long enough too enjoy most of the work he’s done. “There’s a story about old men planting trees they’ll never see the shade from,” Toffelmire said. “That’s kind of this thing. I just want people to enjoy it.” With the trees in the ground, Toffelmire said if they are left alone they can grow up to 18 inches a year.

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Will Spellman places a white oak in the ground during a tree planting. If left alone, the tree could survive for up to 300 years.

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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.

Friday, 4/29/2022: North Bend • 7:51 am, 1800 Virginia Avenue, caller reported theft of gasoline from trucks. • 9:22 am, 1900 block of Newmark Street, warrant service on a 34 year old male. • 11:26 am, Marion and Virginia Avenue, report of unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Theft of tow dolly. Coos Bay • 7:41 am, 100 block of S 2nd Street, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle. Theft of stereo/speakers and damage to car. • 8:37 am, 14th and Juniper, report of vicious dog. Dog has subject cornered. • 11:45 am, 400 Kruse Avenue, report of criminal trespassing. Subject camping at pump station. A 34 year old female transported to Coos County jail. • 2:44 pm, 2000 block of

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crowding out other expenses in families’ budgets. Health care and health insurance spending represented 23% of all household spending; the next largest household spending category was housing, util-

Newmark Avenue, caller reported theft of purse. • 4:49 pm, 500 block of S 4th Street, report of disorderly conduct. Male inside the store yelling at customers. A 31 year old male cited. • 8:10 pm, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue, warrant service. A 31 year old male cited. • 10:45 pm, 500 block of D Street, report of minor in possession of marijuana. A 19 year old male was cited. Coquille • 11:09 am, 900 block of N Dean Street, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle. • 9:44 pm, 200 block of W Highway 42, report of dog running at large. Reedsport • 9:04 am, Riverfront Way, report of an animal problem. • 10:07 am, Sunrise Shop N Save, report of a disturbance. • 12:02 pm, Smith River, report of non-injury motor vehicle accident. • 1:26 pm, RV Masters of Oregon, report of an animal problem. • 2:32 pm, 100 block of N 7th Street, report of disorderly conduct.

ities, and fuels at 19.8%. “As a state, we’ve made a choice to begin to tackle these rising costs, which are putting pressure on families and are increasingly forcing difficult choices between health care and other necessities like housing and food,” Vandehey said. “Given

Saturday, 4/30/2022: North Bend • 7:38 am, 1900 block of McPherson Avenue, warrant service. A 30 year old male was cited. • 12:17 pm, 2306 block of Sherman Avenue, report of attempted theft of boat motor. Coquille • 1:58 pm, 100 block of N Baxter Street, report of a dispute. • 6:30 pm, 96900 block of Highway 42 S, report of animal at large. Reedsport • 10:56 am, McDonald’s, report of non-injury motor vehicle accident. • 11:06 am, N 3rd Street and Winchester Avenue, report of an animal problem. • 8:56 pm, 800 Juniper Avenue, report of a noise complaint.

Sunday, 5/1/2022: North Bend • 3:05 pm, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue, report of possible vicious dog. • 5:20 pm, Newmark and Ash, report of criminal mischief to political sign. • 7:32 pm, 3500 block of Tremont Avenue, report of physical dispute which resulted

the trends and the dire impacts, we must contain health care cost growth in ways that do not impact people’s health, the quality of health services, or exacerbate health inequities. Working collectively, we can achieve sustainable health care costs – so that families can get the

in warrant service. A 65 year old male was cited. • 11:44 pm, 1500 block of Sherman Avenue, report of criminal trespass which resulted in warrant service. A 36 year old male was cited. Coos Bay • 9:49 am, 1000 block of N Bayshore, report of civil problem. Theft of vehicle. • 3:00 pm, Coos Bay Area, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle. Purse taken from vehicle. • 4:00 pm, 2nd and F Street, report of driving complaint. Ongoing problem with vehicle speeding, running stop sign. Coquille • 12:57 am, 200 block of W Highway 42, report of dog at large. Reedsport • 6:49 pm, 700 block of Laurel Ave, report of noise complaint. • 9:33 pm, 1900 block of Cedar Avenue, report of disorderly conduct.

Monday, 5/2/2022: North Bend • 6:29 am, Broadway Court, warrant service to a 30 year old male.

care they need and budget for things other than health care.” For more details and report methodology visit: https://www.oregon.gov/ oha/HPA/HP/Cost%20 Growth%20Target%20 documents/Impact-ofHealth-Care-Costs-on-Oregonians.pdf.

• 11:37 am, 1700 Virginia Avenue, caller reported theft of security cameras. • 12:44 pm, Ferry Road, report of traffic hazard. Vehicle parked in the roadway. • 8:26 pm, 16th and Broadway, report of traffic signal malfunction. Coos Bay • 9:53 am, 755 S 7th Street, report of possession of controlled substance. • 12:23 pm, 900 block of W Ingersoll Avenue, report of minor in possession of marijuana. • 2:43 pm, Johnson and Highway 101, report of traffic signal malfunction. • 4:25 pm, 1600 block of Thompson Road, report of criminal trespass. Trespasser unplugged game camera. • 7:35 pm, 100 block of S Main Street, report of dispute at location. Coquille • 9:24 am, Adams and E 1st, report of disorderly conduct. • 5:02 pm, 800 block of N Henry Street, caller reported theft of Amazon package. Reedsport • 9:34 am, 1700 block of Salmon Harbor Drive, report of an animal problem.

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We must defend our elections and our democracy before it’s too late.

Letters to the Editor Strongly support new library site I write in strong support for bond measure 6-196 for constructing/equipping a library and 911 communication center. The proposal was a result of a process that included years of careful studies and collective efforts among citizens and community leaders. The current opportunity to place this new facility in the Empire Lakes district is exceptional for several reasons. Learning and educational enrichment and development is a multifaceted process and includes visual, auditory and interactive learning, and learning through personal reading and exploration processes. We need learning environments that are peaceful, safe and attractive. The new library design and setting at the edge of Topits Park provides an outstanding opportunity. The building will highlight natural assets and provide a physical environment to maximize learning. The interior and outside areas will include a variety of settings for group and individual spaces to enhance psychological learning environments and add to the emotional safety. The safety of the library will be enhanced by its location

outside of the Tsunami Zone, and the 911 center with the facility assures excellent emergency responses. Equity of resources within our community will be enhanced with this development. The Empire region of Coos Bay has far fewer community resources than the “Downtown” district, although chronologically is the oldest settlement. The Confederated Coos Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians have their headquarters buildings, their Tribal Hall, Community Center and other facilities in Empire. The Empire district has the Sunset School, and Madison Elementary School that serves the families in the Milner Crest, Empire, Barview and Charleston. Close by to these schools are offices for Oregon Coast Community Action, South Coast Food Share and Coos Health and Wellness. The National Guard Armory is adjacent to the park, the Boys and Girls club is nearby. The SWOCC campus in located next door alongside the beautiful Empire Lakes. A new and expanded library within the neighborhoods of these and other resources will open

a wealth of opportunities for integration, cooperation and synergy not previously accessible to the those in the community. Christine Moffitt Coos Bay Vote for Cribbins, Sweet I've heard county commissioner candidates speak at several events in recent weeks and although some are trying to "fire up the base," their rhetoric will end up getting Coos County nowhere. When I hear Rod Taylor and Pam Lewis speak about bringing autonomy back to Coos County and "standing up to Salem," I hear an overly optimistic and "pie in the sky" agenda that will leave Coos County unrepresented and stalled in our progress towards a financially stable and secure community. I've worked closely with government officials for over 25 years and, just like in the military, there is a chain of command in government. If you don't like what's coming down the pipeline, you can share your opinion and work towards change, but you can't simply ignore the law. That will either get Coos County nowhere or into trouble with the State, but it WILL NOT get us the

results we all want. Equally as important, I see the stability, progress, lower taxes and high functionality that the current county commissioners have created. Melissa Cribbins and John Sweet (along with Bob Main) govern like functioning adults, truly representing the needs of Coos County. They have shown that they can disagree and STILL create policies that support the growth and stability of our beautiful county. They are not interested in partisan fighting, but rather in seeing Coos County succeed while providing a healthy, stable, and financially secure future for all of our residents. If you are concerned about government bureaucracy and overreach then I encourage you to vote for Melissa Cribbins and John Sweet who have SHOWN their ability to get things done. A vote for Rod Taylor or Pam Lewis may satisfy your desire to stand up and yell at government representatives in Salem, but it won't achieve anything other than more red tape. If you want to stand up to Salem, vote Cribbins and Sweet so that they can work together to make Coos County's voice loud and clear in the halls of

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Andrew Morrison Bandon Understand how our elections work With so much concern around the country about election integrity, from all sides of the political spectrum, I was relieved to get some accurate information in our non-partisan Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet. It clearly answered most of my questions and those I’ve heard from others, and tells where to get further information. I highly recommend reading it. The Voters’ Pamphlet, on pages 6-7, answers many basic Frequently Asked Questions individuals may have about the voting process as it applies to them. And on page 11, it states the simple fact that “You have the right to vote! If you are a US citizen, live in Oregon, are 18 years old, and have registered to vote.” The right to vote is explained in further detail on that page. Page 8 presents accurate information to help dispel some of the disinformation and many false fears being sown about the voting process in Oregon and around the country. As someone whose signature looks different almost every time I sign it, one of the reassuring things to me is that “If your ballot is rejected you will be notified and may have a chance to fix it. Plus you can view the status of your ballot at oregonvotes. gov/myvote.” And page 12 outlines various illegal practices related to voting that we should be aware of. I think page 9 has some of the most important, and thankfully reassuring, information. There we can learn about the many policies and procedures put in place to ensure the accuracy of the vote count in all Oregon counties. I’m confident that if anyone tries to tamper with the votes, election officials will detect the problem and correct it before the vote is certified. And also having “contingency plans”, they should be able to secure the accuracy of the vote count. Our right to vote is the foundation of our American democracy. The strength of our democracy is being tested in multiple ways, including undermining our faith in elections.

Donna LeveridgeCampbell Bandon Support Sweet, Cribbins The primary election in Coos County has several candidates vying for county positions. I encourage voters to watch the League of Women Voters videos of the candidates for county commissioner. https://my.lwv.org/oregon/ coos-county/candidate-interviews-bond-measures When I watched these videos, I was impressed by the breadth of knowledge and experience shown by the two incumbents: John Sweet and Melissa Cribbins. These commissioners (along with Bob Main) oversee an annual budget of $110 million to ensure services to all of us in Coos County. Of that budget, only $5.5 million comes from our property taxes. Wanna bet where the remainder comes from? Federal and state funds come to our county for a myriad of services including law enforcement, healthcare, housing, environment, economic development and other purposes. Rod Taylor, running to replace Melissa Cribbins, states his intention to break ties with the federal and state governments, for the purposes of liberty, without considering the financial shortfall which would result. When the current group of county commissioners were elected nine years ago, they faced a nearly-bankrupt county and were able to turn that around with fiscal recovery strategies. They have now funded a new Health & Wellness building without raising taxes or selling bonds, created the 30-mile biking trails at Whiskey Run which attract energetic tourists from all over, and made the Solid Waste department self-supporting without reducing services. The ability of our commissioners to collaborate with other entities has resulted in bringing in funds for projects such as the $1 million for homeless response in Coos County (in partnership with Coos Bay/ North Bend). I encourage everyone to vote to retain our current Commissioners John Sweet and Melissa Cribbins. Micky Franks Bandon

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This grizzly family comes with paparazzi By MOLLY ABSOLON My neighbor is famous. She has 50,000 followers on Facebook and a recent post on her page there had 4,200 likes, 250 comments and 400 shares within a day. When you Google her, roughly 125 million results come up. Born in 1996, she has had 18 children, including quadruplets born in 2020. She is Bear 399, the most famous grizzly in the Northern Rockies. I’ve seen videos of Bear 399 and her offspring, including one from a security camera at the police station in downtown Jackson, Wyoming, that showed five large bears strolling down a city street. But I’ve never seen the family in person. I’d like to, but part of me believes it’s my responsibility as a wildlife lover not to try to find her. People were looking for her this spring. They knew where she’d denned, and so, when the famous five-some emerged in Grand Teton National Park, 15 to 20 cars were waiting. Word spread quickly, and soon roughly 100 vehicles lined the road to catch a glimpse of the group. The bears are undeniably cute. They have a rolling, pigeon-toed gait that is amusing to watch. The cubs frolic around mama, while she continues on her way, ignoring their antics, but always watching to make sure they are near. Their faces are expressive, their bodies roly-poly and cuddly. They play like kids with a harried mother who is slightly overwhelmed by her disorderly brood. But therein lies a problem. Wildlife biologists have chosen not to name animals they study, instead giving them numbers for identification lest we anthropomorphize them. But that hasn’t worked for 399. Her life story and personality has made her beloved by people all over the world, and especially in her home around Jackson Hole. She seems to be used to the human attention. We relate to her life, her children and her adventures, ignoring that she is a wild grizzly bear. We forget that she can be as dangerous to us as we are to her. Hilary Cooley, the grizzly bear recovery coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said at a meeting of state and federal wildlife and land managers last August, “The future’s not bright for these guys. They’ve been in a lot of trouble.” During the quadruplets’ lives, they’ve gotten into livestock feed, human garbage and backyard beehives. In 2020, that happened five times. In 2021, it was 17 times, according to the Fish and Wildlife Service. They’ve walked through neighborhoods and they often cross highways. They’re around popular trails where people hike, bike and run. 399 had one encounter with a hiker in 2007 when the man — a friend of mine from Lander — stumbled upon her with her cubs feeding on an elk carcass. My friend doesn’t blame 399 for attacking him, which caused some nasty bites. Still, it was a scary experience, and that’s what seems to be missing in the media frenzy over 399. She’s not a toy. She’s not a person. She’s an unpredictable, large, omnivorous, intelligent animal that has discovered she can find easy food near humans and continues to teach her children that skill We’ve probably all heard the expression, “A fed bear is a dead bear.” Studies show that eating human food or trash can turn a wild bear into a food-conditioned one. Suddenly the animal, which relies on a varied diet to maintain adequate weight for survival, has a new, easily accessible yummy food source: from a garbage can, a birdfeeder or a beehive. These bears grow less wary of humans, and, over time, often become aggressive. To its credit, Teton County, Wyoming, has updated its land-development regulations. Beginning in July, residents will be asked to bear-proof garbage containers, livestock feed, birdfeeders, compost and beehives. Still, Hilary Cooley, who works to save grizzlies, is not optimistic. She’s told reporters she thinks it’s likely one, two, or all of the family will have serious conflicts with humans during their lifetimes, leaving wildlife managers with a narrow range of options. And, to compound the problem, the family has moved south out of the park, toward trouble. People can do a lot to help prevent this. For me, it means remembering that 399 is wild. It means not hopping into my car to go join the bear jam. It means making sure my property or my campsite is bear-proof. It means carrying bear spray. It means trying not to be part of the problem.

I support Judge Ortega I am writing in support of Judge Darlene Ortega, who is seeking reelection to the Oregon Court of Appeals, Position 3. I was a Circuit Court Judge for Coos and Curry counties from 1980 to 2017, and I know Judge Ortega. She has served on the Court of Appeals since 2003 and is its longest serving member. She was the first woman of color and only Latina to serve on an Oregon appellate court. The opinions she writes are well researched and written. Before becoming a member of the Court of Appeals, she practiced law for 14 years, focusing on civil cases at the trial and appellate levels and was a partner in a highly regarded and respected Oregon law firm. She is also active in the community. I fully support Judge Ortega in her reelection bid because I believe she has the integrity and the legal knowledge to continue to serve the citizens of Oregon on the Court of Appeals, I do not know Judge Ortega's opponent, but I do know that he was a circuit court judge in Marion County and that during his term of office, he was suspended, but not removed, from office as circuit court judge in 2018 for three years by the Oregon Supreme Court. In its opinion suspending Judge Ortega's opponent, the Oregon Supreme Court wrote, in part, at pages 636-637: "***As explained, respondent's (Judge Ortega's opponent's) misconduct in making willful misstatements to the commission (The Oregon Judicial Fitness Commission) in the course of an official inquiry and to his presiding judge during her inquiry about BAS (a probationer who had been convicted of a felony and whose case was being handled by Judge Ortega's opponent), as well as his misconduct involving BAS during gun-handling incidents, is especially serious. He falsely accused another person of assaulting him, and he otherwise acted dishonestly and for his own benefit. His misconduct suggested a character that reflected poorly on his fitness to serve as a judge and his ability to exercise sound judgment.***. We conclude that a lengthy suspension is required, to preserve public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary. After considering respondent's (Judge Ortega's opponent's) willful misconduct that the commission ( The Oregon Judicial Fitness Commission) proved by clear and convincing evidence, the applicable factors in ascertaining the appropriate sanction, and the totality of the circumstances, we impose a three-year suspension without pay as the appropriate sanction." There is a clear choice between Judge Ortega and her opponent. Please vote for Judge Darlene Ortega for the Oregon Court of Appeals, Position 3.

Molly Absolon is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, a nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She writes in Wyoming.

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Give Kyle a chance RE: Douglas County Killer granted clemency. Kyle served 27 years and will be on ‘lifetime parole.’ He was 17 at the time of the tragic and horrible crime. Even the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in 2012 that Juvenile Life Without Possibility of Parole could well by considered cruel and unusual punishment and should rarely if ever be given. That ruling was the beginning of Oregon reviewing their law and the changes in the law that allowed this sentence modification. While being incarcerated with no hope of being released, he worked for over 20 years in hospice taking care of dying prisoners facing their death. I’m guessing he’s had a long time to rehabilitate and this sentence modifica-

tion which was referred to Governor Brown by the Oregon’s Department of Corrections for consideration, received some of the highest scrutiny as well as his entire prison conduct and record. Lifetime parole is a sentence modification, not a get out of jail free card. Governor Brown is well aware she staked her political future by granting this man mercy in a commutation. Just because she is termed out as governor does not mean she is done in politics. I applaud her courageous stand for redemption and mercy. On the other hand, I am not at all surprised that instead of being a champion for rehabilitation and the success of Kyle’s release and successful transitioning into the community and the safety of the community that Sheriff Hanlin has chosen to incite fear in the community. I’m disappointed in Sheriff Hanlin. I wish Kyle a better future than his past. If he succeeds we all do better. Christine Thomas Reedsport Some library questions I attended the library meeting, a first-class presentation, the architects are qualified people out of Portland. It’s a plan only on the drawing board, much depends on the vote. The 911 call center I feel is a good idea. It operates 24/7 and would be a security for the library. Good potential site for disaster help. I asked about generators and solar power. The plans call for a generator to be installed, but no actual generator is in the plan. The parking design is well thought out. My suggestion about EV charging and EVs could be used for emergency power was well received. My concern is accessible to all ages and abilities, and I expressed the park location is dangerous to get to unless you are in a car. Currently, the park has no sidewalk and bike access. Parents with strollers, disabled and walkers are forced to share the road with various vehicles. Hall Street is a residential street with no sidewalk or bike lanes and seven houses with driveways. There is no easy way to cross Newmark to get on Hall Street and driving a vehicle is not an easy task getting in and out of the park. Hall Street is a problem that the traffic engineer was looking at to improve. I have no confidence that traffic engineers can provide pedestrian and cyclist safety. The library will have bike racks and a bike repair station but how do you get your bike there? The new library location creates more car dependency and is isolated by the dangerous roads, it also affects the most used and safest area of the park. It’s like the Coos Bay waterfront, great when you’re there but so hard to get to. Car dependency is destroying coastal towns more than anything else. The New Ford F150 lightning is 3-tons and can go from zero to 60 in 4.5 seconds or less. We are lucky to have occasionally painted gutter bike lines and our e-bikes are 20 mph fixed max speed by law and illegal to ride on sidewalks. Mike Powter Coos Bay Yellow Cab Taxi has highest safety standards in our area As the owner of Yellow Cab Taxi, there are accusations in Mr. Richards’ letter recently that require response. First, the former owner of Yellow Cab Taxi and I do not oppose alternative transportation options for the community. Our suggestions aim to keep passengers and the public safe, no matter the transportation service they use. At Yellow Cab, we drug screen

every driver randomly and enforce a zero-tolerance policy. We also complete background checks on every applicant. Every single driver at Yellow Cab Taxi undergoes a rigorous training program that includes defensive driving, passenger sensitivity, safety training, road tests and behind-the-wheel training with the vehicles they will be operating for their employment. Each and every one of our vehicles is equipped with a state-of-theart camera system that notifies the driver and their supervisor of bad driving behaviors. These include violating posted speed limits, performing rolling stops, improper lane changes, following too closely or non-attentive driving. If any of Mr. Richards’ accusations against our drivers were true, we would know about them and correct them immediately. Yellow Cab Taxi takes vehicle safety extremely seriously. Every one of our vehicles is either 4- or 5-star rated when referenced to NHTSA’s 5-star safety ratings. Our cars are serviced and inspected regularly by an ASE-certified mechanic. We believe the community should have choices when it comes to safe and reliable transportation options, and we welcome competition. We care about our community and we want to see all transportation providers meet the same rigorous standards to promote public and passenger safety. We love this community and we want it to be safe. When it comes to safety precautions and training, I believe Yellow Cab Taxi is second to none. In the future, I’d suggest that Mr. Richards contact local small businesses directly with concerns rather than attacking them publicly with inaccurate information. Jeremy Oliver, Owner Yellow Cab Taxi Vote on May 17 May 17 is our primary election. “Coos County needs your vote” (by Vicki Bradley April, 15, 2022) got my attention. It stated factually that “on average 40% of registered Oregon voters cast ballots in the past two primary elections….Less than half.” These minorities were the decision makers and non-voters were their silent partners. Together those primaries effected all Oregonians. This got me thinking about southwestern Oregon and Coos County where I live so I went to the Coos County Elections website. Their archive showed that our past two primary elections, May 18, 2021, and November 2, 2021, were also decided by minorities. In May, 25% of registered Coos County voters chose their representatives in 18 different precincts, selected what facilities to fund and what local measures to approve. One quarter of the registered voters in Coos County cast their ballots. This made the minority and the non-voters the decision makers in the May 2021 primary. In November, 37% of registered Coquille School District voters and North Bend School District voters made the decision not to upgrade their school facilities. Again the minority and the non-voters decided the results. May 17 will be our next primary and there will be consequences. The above voting records show that “non-voters” effected those elections. Their voices were heard “silently”. For a community to function well all citizens need to be heard. Voting is that voice. Voting says what you want and what you don’t want. Let your voice be heard loud and clear. VOTE May 17. Rae Lea Cousens North Bend

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OBITUARIES David Lowell Hudson Jr.

Koree Nicole Forrester

August 12, 1947 – April 20, 2022

March 30, 1990 – April 16, 2022

David Lowell Hudson Jr., of North Bend, Oregon, passed away surrounded by his family April 20, 2022. He was 74. Dave was born in Dayton, Washington, in August of 1947. He graduated from North Bend High School where he participated in football and wrestling (earning the title of State Wrestling Champion his Senior Year). He went on to proudly serve his country as a Boatswain’s Mate in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star, and the National Defense Service Medal. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Dave spent several years working in Alaska logging, on tugboats, and for Alaskan Airlines. He then went on to earn his AA in Law Enforcement from Southwestern Community College (where he also served as Class President), and his BS in Psychology from Southern Oregon University in 1974. On his return to the Oregon coast, Dave began working for the United States Forest Service, where he met his beautiful wife, Julie. Dave also ran a successful dump truck and excavating business from 1989 to 2001 He went on to work for multiple departments within the

Koree Nicole Forrester was born in Elko, Nevada in March of 1990. She graduated from North Bend High School in 2008. She participated in swimming and was on the 2007 State Champion Girls Swimming team, she participated in lab band, Miss Coos County, Coos County Teen Idol and participated yearly in state singing competitions. Koree moved to North Carolina after attending the University of Oregon and Lane Community College in 2009. During her time in North Carolina she was blessed with having her daughter, Evelynne Elizabeth Nelson, in 2011. Koree was accepted into the nursing program at Coastal Carolina Community College where she graduated with an Associates of Nursing in 2013. She moved back to Coos Bay in July of 2013 and started working at Bay Area Hospital as a Registered Nurse while also going back to school to obtain her Bachelor’s of Science in nursing which she obtained in June of 2015. During her time at Bay Area Hospital she moved up quickly as a skilled, intelligent and driven nurse. In 2017 she wanted to further her career and knowledge and began working for REACH Air Medical Services. She loved to fly, take countless pictures of the sunrise and sunset above the clouds. In June of 2021 Koree went to work at Peacehealth Riverbend in Springfield to work along-side her husband, Kale as well

City of Coos Bay, and then finally for Douglas County Parole and Probation, where he worked until his retirement in 2009. In his free time, Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being out in nature. Always passionate about community involvement and local government, Dave was an active member of many local organizations. He was elected to serve multiple terms on the Hauser Rural Fire Protection District board from 1984 until his death. He was also a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Southwestern Oregon Public Safety Association (SWOPSA), and a founding member of the Hauser Citizen Patrol. He enthusiastically contributed in any way he could to improve and support the community he lived in. Above all else, Dave was a man who deeply loved his family and would go to the ends of the earth to support them. He was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle. He was a proud and gentle father to his 3 children and a joyful doting grandfather to his five grandchildren. Dave is survived by his wife, Julie Hudson; his son, David Hudson III; his daughter, Jillian DiTucci, her husband, Brian, and their daughters, Quinn,

Bailey, and Jules; his son, Nathaniel Hudson, his partner, Elizabeth Gardner, and their sons, Nathaniel Jr. and Harrison; his siblings, Bryan Hudson and Margo Erickson; his nieces, Charla Bryant, Yvonne Elkins, Angela Coleman; and his nephew, Bryan Hudson Jr. He is predeceased by his parents, David Sr. and Lucinda Hudson. A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, May 15, 2022 at the Hauser Rural Fire Department, 93622 Viking Lane, North Bend. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hauser RFPD Association at 93622 Viking Ln., North Bend, OR 97459. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

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A Celebration of Life for Vicky Lynn Cornwall, 65, of Coos Bay, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Bastendorff Beach Park – Orange Shelter, 63379 Bastendorff Beach Road, Coos Bay. RSVP is not required but appreciated at 503-858-7173.

A viewing for Esther E. Harms, 86, of North Bend, will be held Friday, May 6, 2022, at 11:30 followed by a memorial service at 12 PM at Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com A graveside service for Leonora McClean, 83, of North Bend will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 7 at Sunset Memorial Park, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

A memorial service will be held for James Franklin Davis, 82, of Coos Bay, at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, May 9, 2022 at Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

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William Keith Ashcraft, 67, of Coos Bay, passed away April 22, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Ryan A. VanBuskirk, 41, of Lakeside, passed away on April 27, 2022 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440. Todd D. Lesco, 51, of North Bend, passed away on April 30, 2022 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.

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her light and energy just as she would. She is survived by her mother, Annie Dean; father, Greg Boralmo; husband, Kale Forrester; daughter, Evelynne Nelson; step-daughter, Oakley Forrester; brother, Aaron Davis and his wife, Heidi Davis; sister, Amber Ellison; brother, Tony Boralmo; uncle, Chris Hallman and his wife, Layrene; father-in-law, Michael Forrester and his wife, Wendy Forrester; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her father, Jim Davis. A celebration of life will be held at 11 am, Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Hall of Champions at North Bend High School, 2323 Pacific Ave, in the Gymnasium Parking Lot. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals. com and www.theworldlink. com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Billie Jo Martin September 4, 1956 – April 26, 2022

Billie Jo Martin was a beloved mother of two and grandmother of four. She was a strong soldier who sadly lost her fight with cancer. She will always be remembered for her big heart and over-giving generosity. She also had an overbearing love for her family and friends. She felt connected to the ocean and wolves. She was truly an inspiration to those that surrounded her. We take solace in knowing that

Death Notices James Franklin Davis, 82, of Coos Bay, passed away April 28, 2022 in Roseburg. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Barbara Jo Barringer, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away April 21, 2022 in Coos Bay Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Greg Damon, 64, of Lakeside, passed away April 28, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Ramona Thomas, 82, of Coos Bay, passed away April 27, 2022 in Brookings. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Joan E. Salazar, 66, of North Bend, passed away April 26, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Patricia Chapman, 60, of Coos Bay, passed away April 19, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

as her best friend whom she met her first day at Bay Area, Charlotte. Here Koree furthered her knowledge even further. Koree always brought the energy wherever she went. She could walk into a room and instantly everyone felt better knowing Koree was there. She met many amazing friends during her career that would come to be family. She loved to make everyone happy and wanted everyone to enjoy life as much as she did. Koree enjoyed singing any moment she could regardless of who was listening; going to music festivals and enjoying the music, lasers and being herself. She took up gardening and had an amazing passion for it. She had such will and determination to constantly achieve and always encouraged those around her to be their best self. In 2019 Koree married Kale Forrester and cherished the excitement of blending their families together with their two littles, Evelynne and Oakley. They would continue to share their excitement for adventures with their girls as they would take them to concerts, hiking, camping and exploring anywhere in the outdoors. Koree will be deeply missed by anyone whose lives she impacted in a positive way in her 32 years, her coworkers, her friends and her beloved family. She will live on through all of us and we will continue to carry on

Astarte T. Rainbow, 74, of Coos Bay, passed away April 29, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

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change of attitude. If the money comes through, I hope you will spend that windfall on things you enjoy -- travel, cultural events, all the activities you missed out on while sacrificing for Molly. You deserve it; she doesn't. Please tell your therapist I said so. I'm quite sure your therapist will agree. DEAR ABBY: I renovated and moved into my girlfriend's house a year ago, to the tune of $80,000. We have been together 12 years and agreed that although neither of us wants to remarry, we should stop paying two mortgages because we are nearing retirement and should save money. She has an old cat that is peeing all over the house. She says, "What do you want me to do about it?" I'm asking her to help me figure something out, but after more than a year of dealing with her cat peeing on everything from my children's beds to the carpets, nothing has changed. What can I say to get through to her that this is ruining our home and potentially getting people sick? I can't have guests over because of the smell. -- FRUSTRATED OVER THE FELINE DEAR FRUSTRATED: You and your girlfriend should discuss this with the cat's veterinarian to find out if the animal's behavior is age-related and can't be controlled or a behavioral problem that can be corrected. Please don't wait to do it! You have my sympathy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.

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Southern Coos Health District begins strategic planning process Strategic planning for Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is underway. An energetic and engaged work session was held April 22 at the Bandon Public Library with the Southern Coos Health District Board of Directors, the hospital’s new CEO Raymond Hino, members of the hospital administration, medical staff, and key community stakeholders. Participants worked with a professional facilitator who led the group through the strategic planning process and identified strengths and weaknesses facing Southern Coos Hospital as an organization and the Bandon community at large regarding health care needs. Community members who were present in the planning process included Linda Maxon, Chief Executive Officer of Coast Community Health Center, Joseph Bain, owner of Bain Insurance Co., and Margaret Pounder, Bandon Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, all well-known and key influencers in the South Coast area. Participants agreed that collaboration among local and regional health care providers going forward is a key objective, with the goal of keeping business as local as possible, and recruiting and retaining providers.

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The Southern Coos Health District is beginning its strategic planning process. A work session April 22 began the process. The group envisioned ideas and strategies to continue to move the hospital forward in terms of quality, services and profitability, and to ensure Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is the hospital and employer of choice in the Southern Coos Health District and beyond. “I was very pleased with the strategic planning process, as led

by our facilitator and the energy that every participant brought to the table,” CEO Hino said. “We, as a group, acknowledged that Southern Coos Hospital has lost some community trust over the past several years. But we were unanimous in our agreement that with new leadership, it is critically important that we win back that trust.

“Our commitment is to make Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center the hospital of choice for the residents, guests, health professionals and health care workers in Bandon and Southern Coos County.” “I am most proud of the fact that this is a plan that has accountabilities by name of each individual who is leading an initiative and

deadline dates and milestones, so that we can keep track of progress, until we are done,” Hino added. The next steps in strategic planning will involve the hospital’s executive team working with hospital and clinic managers to produce a timeline with measurable goals and outcomes, specifics of which will be shared with the public in due time.

Art by the Sea Gallery will host a reception May 7 to welcome textile artist Barbara Schoonover During the reception at Art by the Sea Gallery, a drawing will be held for artwork donate by Shawn Tempesta and Matte Hanna. Art by the Sea to host reception May 7 Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio invites the community to attend a Saturday, May 7, reception from 2-4 p.m. to welcome the newest member, textile artist, Barbara Schoonover. She uses a stunning array of silk and felted wools to create her beautiful pieces both wearable and functional. The gallery's “10 Year Anniversary” Art Raffle will also take place at the reception and features the

works of Shawn Tempesta and Matte Hanna. Shawn’s piece, “Cosmic Butterfly” is a poured acrylic work with a value of $55, and Matte’s photography piece, “Mystic River” is valued at $75. These art works will be raffled off to those who have submitted either their business card or a card with their name and phone number on it right up to the time of the raffle. The raffle is a “Thank You” to the community for the wonderful support they’ve given the gallery and artists over the past ten years and will be held each month throughout the year in celebration.

New and continuing works of various mediums will be on display by members, and you can drop by the “grab n’ go” snack table for goodies, wine or water as you peruse the art. Gallery hours are currently 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and is open seven days a week. Masks are now optional with respect to individual choices. Check out the website at www.artbytheseagallery. com for the latest gallery happenings or catch us on Facebook and Instagram. Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio is located at 145 Fillmore Ave., S.E., Old Town Bandon.

Jurgenson chosen as Non-Clinical Employee of the Month at SCHHC Michelle Jurgenson brings a little bit of sunshine wherever she’s planted, always ready to help with a smile. Michelle was chosen as Non-Clinical Employee of the Month for March in part because of that helpful attitude. “Michelle is being nominated because of the caring and positive attitude she has every day,” stated her nomination. “She strives to make admitting as efficient and smooth as possible in a compassionate manner and to ensure accuracy as well as understanding with each and every patient.” “She takes time with each patient, giving them her undivided attention in order for them to feel comfortable and confident in their care while at SCHHC,” the nomination concluded. Michelle has been a Patient Access Specialist III in the Patient Access Services/ Admitting Department since September 2020. She has been an employee since October 2017 and initially started in the front office of the Primary Care Clinic.

Michelle grew up in Piñon Hills in San Bernardino County, Calif., where she met her future husband Trevor Jurgenson while they were both in elementary school. They’ve been dating since high school. Trevor is the Information Technology Manager and Security Officer for SCHHC. The couple has one daughter, Rylee, 7. Michelle and Trevor came to Bandon in 2006. Trevor was encouraged to attend school in the area by his mother, Edie Jurgenson, who worked for 17 years at SCHHC as a nurse and later served as a Southern Coos Health District Board Member, and his father Dennis Jurgenson, who worked as an engineer for SCHHC, eventually becoming the manager in that department. Both are now retired. Trevor attained his IT degree at Southwestern Oregon Community College and began interning at SCHHC. Michelle worked as office manager for Dr. Megan Holland’s private practice in Bandon for five years, then worked as a

pharmacy tech at Tiffany’s Drugs before coming to work at the hospital. She and Trevor moved back to California for a while after Michelle’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, where they both worked for the same school district and Michelle helped care for her mother. The family moved back to Bandon with Michelle’s mother when she was in remission; she eventually passed from the disease. Michelle likes her job and her co-workers at SCHHC, but especially loves problem-solving for patients. A Patient Access Specialist is often the first person people will see when they come to the hospital, whether at the main entrance or the Emergency Department. The six-person Patient Access team at SCHHC handles the scheduling, preregistration, registration, check in, prior authorization, referrals, and switchboard functions that enable patients to access the care they need. “I have great co-workers,” she said. “I

like helping patients when they’re confused about things. I also like following up with doctor’s orders to make sure the codes are accurate because it could mean hundreds of dollars to a patient.” “I love working here,” she added. “I have fun.” When she’s not at work, Michelle likes to spend time with Rylee, helping her with softball and dance or going to the park. The whole family loves to play board and card games and does so almost nightly. She loves “just being a mom.”

Bandon 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.

Street NE, report of suspicious conditions. • 8:46 am, 400 block of 8th Street SW, report of criminal mischief. • 6:52 pm, Sheerwater Court, report of suspicious conditions.

Tuesday 4/26/2022:

• 6:11 am, Highway 101 mile post 260, report of an accident. • 4:07 pm, 500 block of Highway 101, report of juvenile problem. • 4:16 pm, Highway 101 mile post 7, report of suspicious

• 9:35 pm, 400 block of Delaware Avenue SE, report of a noise complaint.

Wednesday, 4/27/2022: • 5:01 am, 1100 block of 3rd

Thursday, 4/28/2022:

conditions. • 8:10 pm, 400 block of Delaware Avenue SE, report of a noise complaint.

Friday, 4/29/2022: • 8:53 am, 1200 Alabama Avenue SE, report of suspicious conditions. • 9:56 am, 1000 block of 4th Street SE, report of a disturbance. • 1:22 pm, 87800 block of Two Mile Lane, report of criminal mischief. • 2:19 pm, 1000 block of 6th

Street SW, report of theft.

Saturday, 4/30/2022: • 2:43 pm, Highway 101 and 17th Street SE, report of a disturbance.

Sunday, 5/1/2022: • 1:18 am, 87800 Two Mile Lane, report of criminal mischief. • 6:55 am, Coquille Point, report of suspicious conditions. • 12:49 pm, Salty Dog Drive and Sea Bird Drive SW, report of threats.

• 3:31 pm 400 block of Delaware Avenue SE, report of harassment. • 7:00 pm, 400 block of Delaware Avenue SE, report of a noise complaint.

Monday, 5/2/2022: • 9:26 am, 300 block of 9th Street SW, report of a juvenile problem. • 6:49 pm, Elmira Avenue SE, report of a noise complaint. • 10:05 pm, 400 block of 4th Street SW, report of civil problem.

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AS I SEE IT: The Bandon Fire By MARY SCHAMEHORN How I wished the community had tried harder to preserve one of the few buildings that remained after the Fire of 1936, and the subject of this story: the high school (first picture) in East Bandon. An item in the January 19, 1950, Western World talked about a proposal to convert the old high school into a community hall as the students had only recently moved into the "new" high school across town, which was later destroyed in an arson fire in 1974. It was replaced by the high school that stands on the Ninth Street site today. George Dow, longtime owner of the Bandon Seafood & Cold Storage on First Street (about where The Loft sits today), was president of the chamber of commerce and spearheaded the meeting to talk about turning the school building into a community center. The paper had this to say about the meeting: "Those who spoke ... indicated agreement on the point that an adequate community building is sorely needed in the Bandon area, but all recognized the lack of sufficient factual data on which to weigh the feasibility of securing and remodeling the old school building for community use. "The proposal was that perhaps the building could be remodeled to provide a large assembly hall and dance floor on the first floor ... make the basement into more or less permanent meeting rooms for various organizations and use the second floor for meeting rooms and/or offices or some variation of this plan." Dow read a letter from a Coos Bay architect who had looked at the building. He said he could understand why it had been condemned by the State Board of Education for school purposes, but he did not feel it had been condemned because it was structurally unsound. The group also said they should take a "straw vote" through the newspaper to see how the community felt about the proposal. The architect estimated that it could cost between $15,000 and $20,000 to remodel the building. Among the organizations represented at the meeting were the Bandon Chamber of Commerce, Bandon Grange, Naval Reserve unit, Parkersburg Community Club, Bandon Woman's Civic Club, Westmost Grange, Dew Valley Club, Bandon Game & Fish Club, Boy Scout Troop 17, Bullards Rifle and Pistol Club, Holy Trinity Altar Society, Bandon Golf Club, Bandon Riding Club, BPW Club, Cub Scouts and the Little Theatre group. The proposal never came to fruition and the building was eventually torn down. "Bandon Beach -- the summer playground for all of Southern Oregon" read the headline in the Dec. 16, 1915, issue of Western World, referring to my second photo."Vacation pleasures have long since ceased to be a luxury within reach only of the wealthy. Nowadays store and office clerks greatly outnumber millionaires in attendance at the various resorts throughout the summer months. "Patrons seeking bathing, fishing, hunting, boating, camping and other outdoor pastimes for their own sake, are too few to justify large outlays for dance pavilions, skating rinks and the like. However, localities possessing natural attractions for the few and providing artificial amusements demanded by the man are in a position to reap a golden harvest. No resort on the Pacific coast comes closer to fulfilling this ideal than Bandon-by-the-Sea and in the place of hundreds who have spent their vacations here in the past, the future will see thousands looking upon Bandon as their summer home.

"Possessing the most beautiful beach in the world, this locality has long been heralded as a perfect summer resort, but the lack of proper transportation facilities has retarded its development. Of late years this handicap has been partially overcome by the growing popularity of automobiles and hundreds of motoring parties have taken advantage of the improved summer roads into Coos County to spend their vacations here. "Several miles of seacoast make up what is generally known as Bandon beach, while locally the different points are designated as Whiskey Run, Merchant's beach, Two Mile and Four Mile. "Recently a visitor made the remark that were it possible to live on scenery and pure air, Bandon people would find no need to work." The third picture appeared on the front page of the Western World 65 years ago, on Jan. 5, 1956, titled "Same Old Sign But No Isolation." This sign was at Fillmore and Highway 101, and you can see Chappell's Service Station on what is now a vacant lot across the highway from Face Rock Creamery. On the right side, is the Kay building, owned by Denny and Beulah, and housing several businesses including a beauty parlor and an upstairs apartment. Today the building is owned by Heidi Sause. Next to it is the Coquille Valley Dairy Co-op (now the site of Face Rock Creamery). Here's what the caption said: "The above picture was taken during the Christmas week-end flood which closed the highway for several days. "Its presence was familiar to most Bandonians, as well as travelers from Curry county, as it has been more or less an annual occurrence during certain times of the year."This time, however, Bandon and northern Curry were not isolated, thanks to the Bullards Bridge and the Chrome road extending northward, with its cutover to the Seven Devils toward Charleston. "While this route was rough, it was passable, and permitted mail and food trucks to make regular deliveries. Even the Greyhound bus came over the route and kept partially on schedule until the road closure south of Port Orford discontinued service. "The importance of an alternate route to the north was emphasized on this occasion, according to the Bandon Chamber of Commerce, and it is expected that more permanent improvements will result in the immediate future." Four years later, the newly constructed Highway 101 between Bandon and Coos Bay was opened, and the annual flooding of the dike east of Coquille was not as disruptive, unless you happened to work in Coquille. ---------------------------------------

People are probably wondering why they haven't seen me having coffee at Bandon Baking Co. this week. Believe me, there's a reason. After a weekend filled with big crowds of mostly unmasked people (including an all-day meeting of hospital people, the Bandon Showcase program at the Sprague Friday night, the history program at the museum Saturday, the art show at the hospital Sunday and a budget meeting at city hall Monday night), I tested positive for COVID on Tuesday, and have been isolating since then. And I wasn't the only one, apparently three others from the museum program also tested positive, and possibly a fifth person. The people I have talked to who tested positive were, like me, fully vaccinated, and most of us basically had nothing more than cold symptoms. I had no fever, no cough or no sore throat,

Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection

An item in the January 19, 1950, Western World talked about a proposal to convert the old high school into a community hall as the students had only recently moved into the "new" high school across town, which was later destroyed in an arson fire in 1974. It was replaced by the high school that stands on the Ninth Street site today. but in spite of feeling fine, I continued to test positive on Sunday, six days after my first positive test, so it looks like it will be a few days before I appear again. Thanks to Zoom, I was able to attend the hospital board meeting Thursday night, and plan to Zoom into the council meeting Monday night. The biggest bummer is the complete loss of taste and smell. But for those of you on Facebook who are telling each other, COVID is over. Please guess again! My advise remains the same: if you're not vaccinated, please rethink that decision. ---------------------------------------

When the announcement was first made recently by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bandon was one of three areas off the Oregon Coast proposed for offshore wind energy production. But the latest article, which appeared April 30 in the Oregonian, reduced the two spots to 12 miles offshore at Coos Bay and Brookings as the areas that could potentially host wind farms. The two areas comprise about 1.1 million acres in total. The Interior is looking at how these wind farms might impact marine life and commercial fishing in those two areas. The Oregon Coast Anglers will host a discussion regarding the wind farm process and other relative information in a series of coastal meetings. The meeting scheduled for Bandon is set for Saturday, May 28, at the Bandon Community Center "Barn" starting at 1 p.m., according to Steve Godin, president of Oregon Coast Anglers. Godin can be reached at 541-255-3383.

a Reedsport city councilor who told me that the only thing holding up the removal of the controversial "road diet" through his town was a lack of money. He said ODOT agreed that the bottleneck needed to be removed, but he thought they might not have the money to do the work this year, but it is scheduled. I thank heaven every day (and the many Bandon citizens and business people who urged the city to say no to a Road Diet) that we did not let ODOT talk us into this highway reconfiguration that has turned out to be a traffic nightmare for coastal communities. We opted, instead, for a flashing light at Ninth Street, which is complete but not yet functioning. The councilor also said the bump-outs (islands) in Florence have been or are

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A TV report Saturday night said a 27-year-old North Bend man, Ryan Melton, had been arrested for burglary in Bend after being found beneath the bed of a Bend woman, whose home he had broken into. Police also discovered that Melton had been trespassed from a garage in the Bend area several days earlier and was in possession of a large duffel bag and backpack containing hunting and camping gear, worth $3,000 to $5,000 and suspected to be stolen. He was on probation for a recent robbery in Coos County. This is what happens when criminals realize there are few consequences for their actions ... ---------------------------------------

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Spartans edge Marshfield in baseball thriller By JOHN GUNTHER For The World

On one hand, Marist Catholic’s 5-4, eight-inning win over host Marshfield on Tuesday in a Sky-Em League baseball game was a heartbreaking loss for the Pirates. But the contest also showed how far Marshfield has come since the Spartans swept the Pirates in a doubleheader early in the league season. The last few innings were a roller-coaster of momentum shifts as the Pirates went from down 2-1 to up 4-2, only to see Marist Catholic tie the game with two runs in the top of the seventh and win it with another in the eighth. Still, the sixth-inning rally to take the lead against the Spartans, who are unbeaten in league play, was big for the Pirates. “I hope it showed what they are capable of doing and how far they have come,” Marshfield coach Floyd Montiel said. The Spartans had stymied Marshfield’s offense most of the game, aside from a first-inning run by DJ Daugherty on a two-out error. The Pirates were trailing 2-1 and down to their final six outs when they surged. Daugherty had a sharp single to right, Drake Rogers put down a perfect bunt and beat it out for a base hit and Dom Montiel hit a looper that landed just fair in right field to load the bases. Cobin Bouska gave the Pirates the lead with a sharp two-run single past Marist Catholic’s first baseman and Luke Parry added another run with a sacrifice fly to right. That put Marshfield three outs from a win and in great shape given how well Montiel was pitching and getting key outs to stop Marist Catholic scoring threats. But the Spartans came up with big hits of their own in the top of the seventh, including a two-run single by Cooper Mullens to tie the game. The Pirates appeared in great shape to win again in the bottom of the seventh when Joe Herbert and Wyatt Peck hit back-to-back singles against Carter Greene to open the inning. But Daugherty’s attempted sacrifice bunt got to Greene too quickly and he was able to

throw Herbert out at third base for the first out. Rogers then smashed a ball that held up just long enough for Marist Catholic’s right fielder to catch it, and his throw to second base got there before Peck was able to get back to the bag for an inning-ending double play. That was the case most of the night on hard-hit balls by the Pirates. “They were all in the spots we were hitting,” Peck said. The Spartans got the winning run without a hit in the eighth, starting with a lead-off walk, followed by a dropped third strike that allowed a second runner to reach base. A misplayed bunt loaded the bases and Conner Chase hit a sacrifice fly to center to score the game-winner. Greene set the Pirates down in order in the bottom of the eighth to clinch the win. Photos by John Gunther/For The World Despite the loss, Peck said he was hapAbove: Marshfield’s Drake Rogers celebrates with teammate Johnny Calvert after scoring a run against py with the Pirates’ effort. Marist Catholic. Below:Marshfield third baseman Cobin Bouska gets in the ready position on defense Tues“I’m happy with our performance,” day against Marist Catholic. he said. “Some things we could have done better, but I’m happy with how we played.” In particular, he said, he was the team’s emotion level. “We have a big problem keeping our energy,” he said. “This week we kept our energy up.” That included the players in the field and those in the dugout, Peck said, adding that a good energy level is vital. “It keeps everybody more focused, which keeps the game fun,” he said. “When we’re having fun, we play better.” Both teams finished with nine hits. Daugherty, Montiel and Herbert each had two for the Pirates, but earlier doubles by both Montiel and Herbert failed to result in runs. Montiel and Rogers combined for three strikeouts on the mound. “Dom pitched really well,” Floyd Montiel said. “Kudos to Marist. Marshfield) and the Pirates are 7-3. Marist and Siuslaw next week. The Pirates are at “I thought we were going to pull it off. Catholic and Junction City face off three Junction City on Tuesday and hold the tieToday just wasn’t the day.” times this week — a single game Wednesbreaker over the Tigers by virtue of winning The good news for Marshfield is the day and a doubleheader Friday. If the Sparthe first two games between the teams. Pirates are still in a strong spot in the tans take at least two of those three games, “We’re in good shape for second league standings. Marshfield can secure second place with place,” Floyd Montiel said. “Hopefully The Spartans improved to 8-0, while Junction City is 8-2 (both losses coming to doubleheader sweeps over Elmira on Friday we’re going to host a play-in game.”

Bandon picks up another big baseball win The World Bandon’s baseball team kept its record perfect in the Sunset Conference (Class 2A-1A District 5) with a 5-1 win at second-place Coquille. The Tigers improved to 9-0 in league play with five games to go and have sweeps over both Coquille (7-3) and Reedsport (5-3). The Tigers host Toledo on Friday and then play at Myrtle Point on Tuesday and at Siletz Valley in a doubleheader next Friday before finishing at home against Gold Beach on May 17. Any combination of three wins in those games guarantees the Tigers the district title and a home game in the Class 2A-1A playoffs. In Tuesday’s big win, Colton Siewell had another stellar outing, pitching a complete game with 16 strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Tigers were opportunistic on offense after both teams were scoreless through the first three innings. “We didn’t hit well, but took advantage when we were on the bases,” Ferrell said. “Danny (Cabrera) had a clutch RBI single to get us on board in the fourth and then we got four runs in the fifth by hitting ground balls, bunting and having good base running.” Ferrell also said Chris Butler

had a strong game at catcher, throwing out three baserunners. The Tigers will try to finish the season strong and hope to have a strong power ranking for the possibility of multiple home games in the playoffs. “We need to turn the corner at the bat, but our pitching and our defense is getting better and better,” Ferrell said. Coquille, meanwhile, is in good shape for its first trip to the playoffs since 1983, especially if the Red Devils can beat Reedsport when the Brave visit on Friday. They hold the tiebreaker over fourth-place Toledo by virtue of their sweep of the Boomers. Toledo won at Myrtle Point 7-2 on Tuesday. BULLDOGS SHUT OUT: North Bend was beaten in both games of a Midwestern League doubleheader in Eugene against Willamette on Tuesday, falling 10-0 and 11-0. North Bend hosts North Eugene in another league twin bill on Friday and is home for a nonleague game against Thurston on Monday. SOFTBALL SPARTANS TIP PIRATES: Top-ranked Marist Catholic edged host Marshfield 2-0 on Tuesday to affirm its spot atop the Sky-Em League standings.

Marist Catholic improved to 9-0 while Marshfield fell to 5-3, all the losses coming to the Spartans. The only runs came in the fifth inning as Marshfield’s Tatum Montiel pitched a three-hitter. Unfortunately for Marshfield, that was two more hits than the Pirates got against Malia Williams, who struck out 16 batters. “We got ourselves into scoring position a couple times, but unfortunately couldn’t get any Pirates across the plate,” Marshfield coach Chelsea Burns said. Still, the effort by the Pirates was a lot better than the first meeting of the teams, when Marist Catholic swept the doubleheader in Eugene 17-1 and 10-0. “Even though we fell short, this was a great game for the girls all around,” Burns said. “I’m extremely proud of their effort. They didn’t let the past two losses to Marist or the fact that they were playing the No. 1 team in Class 4A phase them. It is really a credit to them and all the hard work they have been putting in, sometimes six days a week.” Burns said Montiel pitched her best game yet. “She didn’t look like a freshman out there the way she kept her composure through a tight game,” Burns said, adding that both Paige Reigard in center field and Jayla Johnson at first base

made a number of great plays. Gracie Peach continues to be a team leader behind the plate, Burns said. “All in all, it was an impressive effort and goes to show that this squad is capable of competing with the best of them,” Burns said. Marshfield was scheduled to visit Cottage Grove for a rescheduled doubleheader Wednesday (results weren’t available by press time) and visit Elmira on Friday for another doubleheader before visiting Junction City on Tuesday. WOLVERINES SWEEP BULLDOGS: Host Willamette snapped a four-game North Bend win streak when the Wolverines took both games of a doubleheader in Eugene on Tuesday, 10-3 and 5-3. “In the first game, it came down to they hit and didn’t make many mistakes and we struggled and made a few mistakes,” North Bend coach John Olson said. “The second game, we made some tough plays and probably played our best defensive game of the year. They just out-hit us again.” Olson said one highlight for North Bend was the return from injury of Mirra Riddle, who had two hits in her first game of the year. Riddle scored one of North Bend’s three runs in the first inning

and Mia Reynon and Rylee Samora also each had a hit and a run. McKenzie Breakfield also had a hit and Hayden Napier drove in a run. Jocelyn Rush and Shaylinn Rohde hit home runs for Willamette. In the second game, Emma Spalding had two hits and a run for the Bulldogs and Riddle and Angel Andrade also scored runs. Sarah Shore, Reynon and Napier drove in the three runs, which all came in the sixth inning. Kelli Olson had a three-run triple as part of Willamette’s four-run third inning that helped the Wolverines build a 5-0 lead that North Bend wasn’t able to come back from. North Bend, now 2-8 in league play, hosts North Eugene for a doubleheader Friday and Thurston for a nonleague game Monday. “We are getting better,” John Olson said. BANDON WINS: Bandon topped host Coquille 16-1 on Tuesday as the Tigers tuned up for their big home game against league-leading Toledo on Friday. Bandon improved to 8-1. Toledo is 10-0 after its 15-1 win at Myrtle Point, only the second time in a league game the Boomers have given up a run. Toledo won the first game against Bandon 5-3. The teams play at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Marshfield girls have strong showing in home track meet Marshfield’s girls track and field team had a number of victories while competing against four other teams in the Sky-Em League (all but Marist Catholic) at Steve Prefontaine Track on Tuesday. The meet was one of the final tune-ups for the league’s teams before the district meet at Junction City next week. Bailey Wallack won the 100 (13.69 seconds) and 200 (28.64) for the Pirates. Charlie Dea was second to Wallack in the 100 and won the 300 hurdles in a new best 50.78. Wallack and Dea also helped the Pirates win the 4x400 relay in 4:28.01. Daphne Scriven was a double-winner for Marshfield in the throws, including a new best 111 feet, 9 inches in the discus to go with her winning mark of 31-10

¾ in the shot put. Kate Miles won the javelin with a new best 104-5 for the Pirates. In the jumping events, Keira Crawford edged Marshfield teammate Aryanna Mill to win the high jump after both cleared 4-8 and Alie Clark won the triple jump (30-1 ¼). Jack Waddington had a pair of wins for Marshfield’s boys, taking the triple jump (39-1 ½) and the high jump (5-8) and also had a new best in the 300 hurdles, finishing just .01 seconds behind Cottage Grove’s Brycen Cameron, who won in 43.52. Jonathon Parks won the pole vault for Marshfield, clearing 14-6 while teammate Trent Summers got over the bar at 14-0 and Marshfield’s Danner Wilson and Siuslaw’s Camp Lacouture both cleared 13-6.

Chase Johnston won the 400 for Marshfield in 55.27 and Ismael Rodriguez had a new best 2:03.00 to finish second in the 800 to Siuslaw’s Samuel Ulrich (2:02.01). Jonathan Rose swept the throws for Siuslaw, winning the shot put (41-0 ¾), discus (140-8) and javelin (149-3). Marshfield won the girls title with 130 points. Siuslaw edged the Pirates 112-109 for the boys crown. PACIFIC INVITATIONAL: Myrtle Point’s girls edged Coquille while Coquille’s boys edged Bandon for the team titles in the seven-school Pacific Invitational on Tuesday. Sarah Nicholson won the 400 (1:03.08) and 800 (2:41.8) for Myrtle Point’s girls, who also got wins by McKenzie Robertson in the 200 (28.5), Rebekah

Nicholson in the 1,500 (6:15.5) and Maddi Reynolds in the long jump (14-4 ½). Hailey Combie won both the shot put (33-1) and the discus (111-7) for Coquille, the latter a personal best. Teammate Callie Millet won the javelin (111-2) and was second in the pole vault to teammate Reagan Krantz (8-0). Emelia Wirebaugh won the triple jump for Coquille (30-10) and the Red Devils’ Taylor Williams was the only girl in the 3,000. Gabby Perez won both the 100 (12.8) and 100 hurdles (16.1) for Gold Beach. Bandon’s Makiah Vierck won the 300 hurdles, edging Myrtle Point’s Reynolds after both were hand-timed in 53.6. Coquille’s Gunner Yates won the boys 100 in a hand-timed mark of 11.0 seconds. The Red Devils also got wins

by Braxton Floyd in the 3,000 (11:17.9), Sebastian Montenero in the 300 hurdles (45.9) and the 4x100 relay (45.9). Myrtle Point swept the throws, including wins by Mason Detzler in both the shot put (40-3 ½) and discus (108-8). Howard Blanton won the javelin (131-6). Myrtle Point’s Jacob Koser won both the high jump (4-7) and the 110 hurdles (16.9). Qwentyn Petty won both the 200 (23.7) and 400 (54.0) for host Pacific. Trevor Angove had a new best 20-7 ½ to win the long jump for Bandon and also won the triple jump (42-5). Bandon also got wins by Ansen Converse in the 800 (2:09.0) and Hunter Angove in the pole vault (13-6). Reedsport’s Clayton Wilson won the 1,500 (4:52.9).

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Sunrise Carpet Cleaning Upholstery, Gutter, Moss removal, Pressure washing, Free quotes. Call 541-551-5316

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Landscape Maint. JBJ TREE & LAWN SERVICE LLC JOHN 541-260-8166 CCB# 211687 Lawn Maintenance Hardscape Tree Removal Brushing Site Clearing -----------------------------------------PATRICK MYERS TREE SERVICE. Certified arborist, 50 yrs. exp. Free estimates. 541347-9124 or 541-290-7530. Lic. #116632. Stump grinding, hazardous removal, pruning hedges and brush clipping. Serving Bandon area since 1995. ------------------------------------------

Now is the time to clear that Gorse! Big Foot Stump Grinding LLC does Gorse and Brush Clearing. Stump Grinding, Tractor Services, Landscape Maint. We are Licensed, Bonded and Insured. LCB#9933 Serving Bandon and Surrounding Areas, Find us on FB. Big Foot Stump Grinding LLC (541) 366-1036 Millan's Yard Maintenance We offer: mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, weeding, aerating, spraying, gutter cleaning and pruning. (541) 260-1549 cell.

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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. Job Type: Full-time, M-F days, variable hours available. Benefits: Dental, Health & Vision insurance, Paid time off. Supplemental Pay: Monthly Commission, Bonuses, Phone allotment COVID-19 considerations: Country Media requires all employees to be fully vaccinated & wear a face mask at work per Oregon Mandate. Send resume directly to: David Thornberry Group Publisher Country Media, Inc. dthornberry @countrymedia.net

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Events BANDON FARMERS MARKET. Produce, cheesecakes, spices, lotions and potions, art, crafts. ALL LOCAL PRODUCTS. 250 First St SW on Bandon Waterfront. Fri 11am-3pm / Sat 10am-3pm. ----------------------------------------BUNKER HILL SANITARY DISTRICT monthly meeting and budget meeting Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the office of Dyer Partnership Engineers & Planners, 1330 Teakwood, Coos Bay, Oregon. ----------------------------------------Mother’s Day Special Vender Event. Sat. May 7th, 10-4, 999 Front St. Coos Bay. Coffee tasting, small house plants, coastal catering and much more.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Coordinator for The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law. Bandon/Myrtle Point area. Customer support, marketing, website management. Looking for a reliable team player. Full time/long term, health insurance. $3,000 to $3,200/mo. COVID-19 vaccination required. More info: https://csa-compliance.com Now hiring all positions for upcoming season. Tony’s Crab Shack old town Bandon. Call (541)290-2293 for info ----------------------------------------Available driver positions CDL-A, Doubles/Triples, home daily, year- around, competitive pay, vacation, health plan, paid sick leave. Come apply at 580 N Central Blvd. Coquille, OR 97423 or call (541) 396-5571 Bandon Inn is accepting applications for the following positions: Breakfast Attendant Front Desk Agent Night Auditor Housekeeping Agents If you are professional, a team player, honest, reliable, dependable and flexible, please pick up an application at the front desk. Experience desired, but not necessary. Positive and team player attitude is a must! We offer a competitive wage and benefits.

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ANIMAL CREMATORY The Bay Area’s only pet crematory with COOS BAY CHAPEL. 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com

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Nursery & Garden It's spring time!!! Looking for plants? At Dragonfly Farm, 12 miles south of Bandon, you'll find the largest selection of plants on the south coast! Veggie starts, herbs, flowers, shrubs, fruit trees, berries, vines, ground overs, houseplants, succulents and more! Open daily 9am-5pm. Located right off of HWY 101. Find us online! Just Google: Dragonfly Farm Langlois. Call or Text with questions: 541-844-5559. ----------------------------------------NATIVE SPECIES flowers, flowering shrubs, trees, seed, all grown locally. Boost your pollinator patch! Stillwater Natives Nursery, 53701 Beach Loop Rd, 3 miles south of Bandon. Open Fri and Sat, 10 am - 4 pm. stillwaternativesnursery.com

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Storage BE PART OF A GREAT TEAM! The Best Western Inn at Face Rock seeking a Guest Services Supervisor Responsible for assisting the Front Desk Manager and/ or General Manager while creating exceptional guest experiences. Minimum 3 years’ experience in hotel industry and high school diploma or equivalent required. Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. Full time position offering competitive wages and incentives. Apply in person at 3225 Beach Loop DR., Bandon OR. or send resume to innatfacerockgm@ gmail.com EOE ----------------------------------------VickieLyn’s by the Sea is Now Hiring! We need a Fri & Sat clerk, 9:30 am - 4 pm. Retail sales a must. 1180 Oregon Ave, Bandon.

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For Rent - 340 2nd St. Old Town, Bandon. Nice professional office building. Call for link to more info & photos. 1st, last & security deposit + 3 references required. 541-808-1069 (leave message for call back).

PAHLS FAMILY DENTISTRY offers single-visit crowns, dental implants and sedation dentistry. Accepting new patients. Call to reserve your appointment today. 541.396.2242, Coquille MICK'S BARBER SHOP Across from the post office. Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm Appointments recommended. 541-347-2207.

2017 GMC 17' BOX TRUCK! Great shape! Complete engine & system checked locally '22 (mechanic contact available). 94,400 miles, $33,000. 541-266-6047

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Recreational Vehicles BUYING RVs. Gib's RV is looking for clean pre-owned RVs to buy/consign. No fee consignments. We make house calls. 541-888-3424.

BANDON MINI-STORAGE. Temp. controlled RV & boat storage. 50317 Hwy. 101 South. 541-347-1190. BANDON E-Z STORAGE. Affordable plus Boat/RV. 370 11th St. SE, 541-347-9629. BANDON MINI-STORAGE, temp controlled, 88371 Hwy. 42S, 541-347-5040. Ask for Manager's Special.

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Real Estate/Trade COASTAL SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Excellent location on the SEarea of Bandon! Just an easy stroll to Shopping Center, Harbor, and Old Town. Features are wood flooring, fireplace, appliances, 3 Bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, attached 2-car garage. The end of street locale offers a quiet and natural environment. This is an excellent scaled down lifestyle residence, income rental property or vacation get-a-way! Offer at $369,500. Contact Dan Cirigliano 541.297.2427 -----------------------------------------NEW LISTING! Pride of Ownership 4 bedroom home east of Bandon on 2 acres. All appliances including Sauna $525,000 OCEANFRONT CABIN. Waves at your front door. Awesome views of seastacks, 2 bedrooms Out of this world location. $750,000. Call Fred Gernandt, Broker D L Davis Real Estate 541 290 9444

AA Meetings For those interested in Bandon AA meetings call or visit: (541) 347-1720 aa-district30-area58. org/bandon.htm Following Meetings are held at: Holy Trinity Catholic Church Friday: 12 PM Survivors Group 6 PM Women's Meeting Saturday: 10 AM "The Broad Highway Group" 12 PM Survivors Group

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the City of Coos Bay - Fire Department Station No. 2 Parking Lot Improvements will be received by Greg Hamblet, Operations Administrator, until 2:00 PM local time on June 1, 2022, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420. The City has implemented online bidding using the QUEST Construction Data Network. Only electronic bids will be accepted through www. questcdn.com No bids will be accepted after this time. The Project is for: the paving of the existing gravel parking lot, installation of a stormwater swale, sidewalk with retaining walls, and perimeter fencing at the City of Coos Bay Fire Station No. 2 and adjacent park. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: THE CITY OF COOS BAY; GREG HAMBLET, OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR. Bidding Documents may be viewed at www.QuestCDN.com. To be qualified to submit a Bid the Contractor must obtain the bidding documents and submit their bid electronically at www. questCDN.com, QuestCDN Project No. 8190000. All preBid questions and responses will be posted on QuestCDN. There are no pre-qualifications for this bid. A non- mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time May 17, 2022, at Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.This contract is for public work and is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 regarding prevailing wage rates. This project is funded by the Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities or informalities in connection with the bids. No Bidder may withdraw their bid until thirty (30) days after the bid opening. By order of: City of Coos Bay - Greg Hamblet, Operations Administrator Published: May 6, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341389)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Case No. 21CV45661 PUBLISHED SUMMONS ROBIN ROBINSON, Plaintiff, vs. DIANA CORNELIUS; DANIEL R. STEINMETZ, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF LORETTA STEINMENTZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BARBARA JEAN CORNELIUS LAWRENCE, aka BARBARA ROGERS LAWRENCE; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants TO: MICHAEL M. STEINMETZ: IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to appear and defend the Complaint that has been filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this Summons. If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the court for a default judgment for the relief demanded in the Complaint, namely: Declaring the Plaintiff to be the fee simple owner and entitled to possession of the Property commonly known as 565 Kings Avenue, Lakeside, OR 97449, free of any claim, estate, title or interest of Defendants or those claiming under Defendants, and quieting the title of the Property or any part thereof; Enjoining Defendants and those claiming under Defendants from asserting any estate, title, or interest in the Property or any part thereof; and Plaintiff’s costs and disbursements. This Summons is published by the Order of the Honorable Andrew E. Combs, Judge of the above entitled court made and entered on April 21, 2022. NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in the case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiff’s attorney: P.O. Box 1146, 420 S.E. Jackson Street, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452- 7636. Date of first publication: April 29, 2022 /s/ Christopher W. Peterman, OSB #034212 Attorney at Law, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1146 / 420 S.E. Jackson Street Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 229-0202 Published: April 29, May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340910)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN WAYNE WHITE, Deceased. Case No. 22PB03839 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kenneth White, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the attorney for the personal representative Jacques P. DePlois, P.O. Box 3159, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, 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, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published May 6, 2022. Jacques P. DePlois, Attorney for the Personal Representative P.O. Box 3159 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-6338 Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341312)

----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of LORELL YVONNE STORM aka LORELL YVONNE DURKEE, Deceased Case No. 22PB03824 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that David L. Durkee has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, 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- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published April 29, 2022. Published: April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341046) ----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of ANDREW WILSON PURCELLA, Deceased Case No. 22PB03295 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Phyllis A. Cohrs has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative , c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, 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- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published April 22, 2022 Published: April 22, April 29 and May 6, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340463)

----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of CLAUDE M. GILFILLAN, Deceased. Case No. 22PB03602 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Carolyn Stuart, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the attorney for the personal representative Jacques P. DePlois, P.O. Box 3159, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, 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, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published May 6, 2022. Jacques P. DePlois, Attorney for the Personal Representative P.O. Box 3159 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-6338 Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341344)

----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WAYNE C. WICKS, Deceased. Case No. 22PB03460 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSON 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 the Law Office of Peachey Davies and Myers, P.C., P.O. Box 2190 / 401 East 3rd Street, Ste. 105, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Andrew J. Myers. Dated and first published on April 29, 2022. Melanie A. Rodriguez Personal Representative ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Andrew J. Myers, OSB No. 094554 Peachey Davies & Myers, P.C. P.O. Box 2190 / 401 East 3rd St., Ste. 105 The Dalles, Oregon 97058 Telephone: (541) 296-6375 Facsimile: (877) 625-4324 Published: April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341007) ----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of GLEN ALAN BALES, Deceased No. 22PB04022 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ANGELA DIANE GEHRKE filed a Petition for Probate of Intestate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of GLEN ALAN BALES. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned, STEPHEN H. MILLER, PO BOX 5, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, within four months of 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, or the attorney, STEPHEN H. MILLER. Date of first publication: 6th day of May, 2022. Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World (ID:341459)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of JOSEPH RAYMOND COPP, Deceased No. 22PB03070 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CATHERINE COPP filed a Petition for Probate of Testate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of JOSEPH RAYMOND COPP. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned, STEPHEN H. MILLER, PO BOX 5, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, within four months of 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, or the attorney, STEPHEN H. MILLER. Date of first publication: 6th day of May, 2022. Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World (ID:341462) ----------------------------------------The Port of Umpqua is accepting sealed bids for the following: One a 5000 pound capacity Yale forklift with 2.2 liter propane engine and a 3000 pound capacity Toyota forklift (not running). The minimum bid for the Yale forklift is $4,000; the minimum bid for the Toyota forklift is $1,000. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022. Items are sold as-is. All bids must be clearly identified and be in a sealed envelope addressed to Scott Kent, Port Manager, and clearly marked “Sealed Bid-2022-1 Forklift”. Bids shall be for each forklift, individually. Bids can be mailed or hand delivered to Scott Kent, Port of Umpqua, 1877 Winchester Avenue, PO Box 388, Reedsport, Oregon 97467. For questions please contact Scott Kent at 541-2712232. Pictures can be viewed on the Port of Umpqua website, www.portofumpqua.net Published: May 3, May 6 and May 13, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340957)

Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Coos Bay, Oregon Trans Pacific Parkway Drainage Improvement Project ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for Trans Pacific Parkway Drainage Improvement Project, addressed to the Owner, Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, Attention: Chris Cranford, will be received at, 125 Central Ave, Suite 300, Coos Bay, OR, 97420, until Bid closing time, 2:00 p.m., local time, on June 8, 2022 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. No bids will be accepted after this time. The Work consists of, but is not limited to; traffic control, asphalt saw-cutting, asphalt grinding, hand and mechanical excavation, repairs to existing culvert inlets, installation of new culvert and drainage piping, excavation of drainage ditch, placement of large diameter boulders, and site restoration and cleanup. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at project site at the end of TPP on the North Spit, North Bend at 10:00 A.M. on May 17, 2022. A site walk through will follow as part of the pre-bid meeting. The Project must be substantially complete within 30 days of issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is Oregon International Port of Coos Bay; Attn: Chris Cranford. Bid Documents can be downloaded from the Port’s website (http://www.portofcoosbay. com/solicitations/). This site is the only approved location for prospective bidders to obtain official bid Documents. No hard copy bid documents will be available. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to verify the completeness of their printed Bid Documents prior to submitting a bid and accompanying executed addenda acknowledgment forms. Neither the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay nor its agents assume any liability or responsibility for defective or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. This contract is for public work and is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 regarding prevailing wage rates. Published: May 6, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341326)

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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 TO INTERESTED PERSONS ESTATE OF RANDALL KELLOGG COOS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 21PB08222 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mark M. Williams has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the personal representative, c/o Mark M. Williams, Attorney at Law, 180 West Sixth Avenue. Junction City, Oregon 97448. 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 these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the Personal Representative, named above. Dated and first published April 29, 2022 Personal Representative: Mark M. Williams, OSB#821404 Attorney at Law 180 West Sixth Avenue Junction City, Oregon 97448 Published:April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340971)

LEGAL NOTICE In the Circuit Court in the State of Oregon for the County of Coos, Probate Department. In the Matter of the Estate of Evelyn Arlene Phillips, Decedent. Jill Rolfe is the Personal Representative for the Estate of Evelyn Arlene Phillips and a Probate proceeding has been commenced as Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 22PB03560. All persons having claims against the Estate shall present them within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address below or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Date of First Publication: April 29, 2022 Personal Representative: Jill Rolfe PO Box 8 Broadbent, OR 97414 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert S. Miller III Bandon Professional Center 1010 First Street SE, Suite 210 Bandon, OR 97411 Published: April 29, May 6 and May 13, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340975) ----------------------------------------NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF THE EMPIRE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT CITY OF COOS BAY The Coos Bay City Council has adopted Ordinance #554 on May 3, 2022 approving the Empire Urban Renewal Plan Amendment. The Amendment has been adopted in conformance with the applicable legal requirements and shall be conclusively presumed valid for all purposes 90 days after the adoption of the ordinance. No direct or collateral attack on the action may thereafter be commenced. Published: May 6, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341527) ----------------------------------------NOTICE OF OPEN POSITIONS FOR DISTRICT DIRECTORS UMPQUA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Notice is hereby given of vacant director positions for the purpose of appointing board director(s) to the following positions for the Umpqua Soil and Water Conservation District: Positions: Zone 1; Zone 2; Zone 3. Zone boundaries and eligibility requirements may be obtained from the SWCD Office by emailing rhonda@umpquasoilandwater. com or by calling (541) 662-1341. Published: May 6, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341308)

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Notice of Supplemental Budget Hearing Oregon Department of Revenue

• For supplemental budgets proposing a change in any fund’s expenditures by more than 10 percent.

South Coast Education Service District A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for _____________________________________________________________, for the 1350 Teakwood Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420

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The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the supplemental budget with interested persons.

Friday, May 6, 2022

A copy of the supplemental budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after ____________________________________ (Date) X a.m. a.m. 8:30 4:00 1350 Teakwood Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420 p.m. X p.m. at _________________________________________________, between the hours of ________________________ and ___________________. (Location)

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES AMOUNTS SHOWN ARE REVISED TOTALS IN THOSE FUNDS BEING MODIFIED

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Legal Notices Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing at the time and location noted below for the purpose of taking testimony on the matter of the proposed vacation of an unimproved portion of the N. 8th Street Right of Way at Teakwood Avenue, filed on March 9, 2022, by Larry Wilson/Greg Drobot, Tired Rose, LLC, and initiated by City Council on May 3, 2022. The City Council will consider the proposal at a public hearing which will occur on June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Coos Bay Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Detailed information pertaining to the conduct of the public hearing and submission of evidence is available upon request by contacting the Public Works Department. Written objections may be filed with the Public Works Department, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, prior to the hearing and will be considered at the time of the hearing. Additional information pertaining to this application or its review may be obtained by contacting Kelli Burnette, Contracts Administrative Specialist, at (541) 269-1181 extension 2207. EXHIBIT - A portion of North 8th Street, located in Plat H Addition to The City of Marshfield in the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 22, Township 25 South, Range 13 West, W.M., Coos County, Oregon. Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341390) ----------------------------------------Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing Coos County is eligible to apply for a 2021 Community Development Block Grant from Business Oregon. These CARES Act Community Development Block GrantCV funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grants can be used for public facilities and housing improvements, primarily for persons with low and moderate incomes. Approximately $25 million will be awarded to Oregon non- metropolitan cities and counties in 2021. The maximum grant that a city or county can receive for a COVID-19 Emergency Childcare Assistance Project is $750,000. Coos County is preparing an application for a 2021 Community Development Block Grant from Business Oregon, for the Coos, Curry, and Douglas County Emergency Childcare Assistance Grant Program. If awarded, this program will be offered throughout Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties to provide childcare to lowand moderate-income kids to allow parents to return to work, and that can meet program requirements. A public hearing will be held by the Coos County Board of Commissioners on May 17, 2022, during the regular Board of Commissioner’s Meeting, which starts at 9:30 a.m., in The Owen Building, Large Conference Room, 201 N. Adams St., Coquille. The purpose of this hearing is for the Coos County Board of Commissioners to obtain citizen views and to respond to questions and comments about the COVID-19 Emergency Childcare Assistance Project, especially the needs of lowand moderate-income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be assisted with a Community Development Block Grant project, and the proposed project. Public Hearing is open to the public, as well as virtual - please register prior to the meeting at the following link: https://meet. goto.com/816524565 to view. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by May 16, 2022, at Attn: Bobbi Brooks, Coos County Board of Commissioners, 225 North Adams St., Coquille, Oregon, 97423. Both oral and written comments will be considered by the Coos County Board of Commissioners in deciding whether to apply. The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Bobbi Brooks at the Office of the Coos County Board of Commissioners at 541-396-7535 if you will need any special accommodations to attend or participate in the meeting. More information about Oregon Community Development Block Grants, the proposed project, and records about the county’s past use of Community Development Block Grant funds is available for public review at the Office of Legal Counsel, located behind the office of the Coos county Board of Commissioners in the Owen Building, 225 North Adams St., Coquille, OR 97423 during regular office hours. Advance notice is required. Please call 541-396-7690 to schedule an appointment. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Michelle Wellington, Legal Office Manager, at 541-396-7690 so that appropriate assistance can be provided. Permanent involuntary displacement of persons or businesses is not anticipated as a result

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Legal Notices from the proposed project. If displacement becomes necessary, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement and provide required/reasonable benefits to those displaced. Any low- and moderate-income housing that is demolished or converted to another use will be replaced. Aviso público y aviso de audiencia pública El Condado de Coos es elegible para solicitar una Subvención en Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario 2021 de Business Oregon. Estos fondos de cares act de cares para subvenciones en bloque de desarrollo comunitario-CV provienen del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos. Las subvenciones se pueden utilizar para instalaciones públicas y mejoras de vivienda, principalmente para personas con ingresos bajos y moderados. Aproximadamente $ 25 millones se otorgarán a ciudades y condados no metropolitanos de Oregon en 2021. La subvención máxima que una ciudad o condado puede recibir para un Proyecto de Asistencia de Cuidado Infantil de Emergencia COVID-19 es de $ 750,000. El Condado de Coos está preparando una solicitud para una Subvención en Bloque de Desarrollo Comunitario 2021 de Business Oregon, para el Programa de Subvención de Asistencia de Cuidado Infantil de Emergencia del Condado de Coos, Curry y Douglas. Si se otorga, este programa se ofrecerá en todos los condados de Coos, Curry y Douglas para proporcionar cuidado infantil a niños de ingresos bajos y moderados para permitir que los padres regresen al trabajo, y que pueda cumplir con los requisitos del programa. La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Coos llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 17 de mayo de 2022, durante la reunión regular de la Junta de Comisionados, que comienza a las 9:30 a.m., en The Owen Building Large Conference Room, 201 N. Adams St., Coquille. El propósito de esta audiencia es que la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Coos obtenga las opiniones de los ciudadanos y responda a las preguntas y comentarios sobre el Proyecto de Asistencia de Cuidado Infantil de Emergencia COVID-19, especialmente las necesidades de las personas de ingresos bajos y moderados, así como otras necesidades en la comunidad que podrían recibir asistencia con un proyecto de subvención en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario y el proyecto propuesto. La audiencia pública está abierta al público, así como virtual: regístrese antes de la reunión en el siguiente enlace: https://- meet. goto.com/816524565 para ver. Los comentarios escritos también son bienvenidos y deben recibirse antes del 16 de mayo de 2022, a la atención de: Bobbi Brooks, Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Coos, 225 North Adams St., Coquille, Oregon, 97423. Los comentarios orales y escritos serán considerados por la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Coos al decidir si se postulan. La ubicación de la audiencia es accesible para personas con discapacidades. Comuníquese con Bobbi Brooks en la Oficina de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Coos al 541-396-7535 si necesita alguna adaptación especial para asistir o participar en la reunión. Más información sobre las Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario de Oregon, el proyecto propuesto y los registros sobre el uso pasado del condado de los fondos de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario están disponibles para revisión pública en la Oficina de Asesoría Legal, ubicada detrás de la oficina de la Junta de Comisionados del condado de Coos en el edificio Owen, 225 North Adams St., Coquille, OR 97423 durante el horario regular de oficina. Se requiere notificación previa. Llame al 541-396- 7690 para programar una cita. Si se necesitan adaptaciones especiales, notifique a Michelle Wellington, Gerente de la Oficina Legal, al 541- 396-7690 para que se pueda brindar la asistencia adecuada. No se prevé el desplazamiento involuntario permanente de personas o empresas como resultado del proyecto propuesto. Si el desplazamiento se vuelve necesario, se examinarán alternativas para minimizar el desplazamiento y proporcionar los beneficios requeridos / razonables a los desplazados. Se reemplazará cualquier vivienda de ingresos bajos y moderados que sea demolida o convertida para otro uso Published: May 6, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341473)

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The Small Business Subcontractor of the Year Award, part of the National Small Business Week celebrations May 2-5, honors small businesses that have provided the government and industry with outstanding goods and services as subcontractors. Award nominees are evaluated on contract performance, overall customer satisfaction, customer support, and innovativeness. “These entrepreneurs have made significant impacts on their industries and our nation, advancing innovative solutions to global challenges, securing capital to help their firms thrive, or finding creative solutions to strengthen America’s supply chains,” said SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. “Their grit, ingenuity, and spirit of service are a powerful example of what the American people can

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support services to our military and federal customers and are fortunate to work with a company that is so supportive to their small business partners.” NATECH was recognized as the 2019 SBA Oregon Family-Owned Small Business of the Year which honors a family-owned and operated business which has been passed on from one generation to the next. Kelly’s grandparents, John, and Wanda Williford, founded the company in 1995 and with some help from a number of SBA programs, were able to build a legacy for future generations to build on. “We've always known that small businesses are a source of strength for our communities,” SBA Portland District Director Martin Golden said. “Small businesses such as NATECH truly display they are the giants they are by serving as the vanguard for America's economic recovery through their service and innovation.” NATECH is a graduate of the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program as well as being certified through the SBA HUBZone Certification Program. The company received federal contracting assistance from the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) through Oregon’s Government Contract Assistance Program

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Nature Guide Journal: Tides By MARTY GILES Guest Article

a secret murder on a lonely stretch of trail to seize control of a lucrative claim. So when the next spring came, the brothers were easily able to slip away from any prying eyes and hurry back to the beach to spend another season making themselves richer. And the same thing happened again the next year. In fact, it wasn’t until 1853 that someone got wise and figured out where the brothers were going. Whoever it was that figured

May, June, and July are high times for low tides. Low tides expose the ocean bottom at its edge, drawing us land-based tidepoolers and clammers to the exposed rocks and sediments. We get many opportunities to visit such exposed areas, since we experience two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours and 50 minutes, all year long. However, there are variations that expose more -- or less -- sea bottom. Most simply, tides occur because the skin of water on the surface of the earth is bulged out on one side by the gravitational pull of the moon; this bulge is balanced by a bulge on the opposite side of the earth. The paired bulges follow the moon as it slowly orbits the earth. (The gravitational pull of the sun also tugs on the water, but the sun is far enough away that its gravitational effect is less than the moon’s. Gravity pulls to make atmosphere and land tides, too, but we generally don’t notice them.) Basically, as we ride on the rotating earth we pass through a bulge (“high tide”) then out of a bulge (“low tide”), then pass through and out of the bulge on the other side (another high tide and another low tide) as we make a whole trip each day. While minute on a global scale, the bulges are usually significant in human terms. Here, for example, a bulge appears as a 6 – 10-foot change in the water level at land’s edge. The arrangement of the moon, sun, and earth affect the tides, as well as create the effect we see as the phases of the moon. For several days twice each month, the moon and sun are lined up with the earth enough for their gravitational pulls to effectively combine. When that happens, the bulges of water we rotate through are a little deeper -- and the areas between the bulges are a little shallower -- and we experience a greater difference between high and low tides. Such big-difference tides are “spring tides,” named for the springing effect, not for the season. Spring tides occur twice each month, during and just after full moons and new moons. “Neap tides” are the in-between tides, when the sun and

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Brothers Noah Ish-Shalom, left, and Ari Ish-Shalom traveled to Tacoma, Wash., to compete in the Washington State Elementary Chess Championships. Noah won two out of five matches and Ari won three of five.

Ish-Shalom brothers shine in chess tourney Two of the youngest Coquille Chess Club players attended the Washington State Elementary Chess Championships at the Tacoma Convention Center last weekend gaining another trophy and medal.

Noah Ish-Shalom played against 121 other top third grade players and won two out of five games. He did beat players with ratings around 1,250. Most third grade players are rated below

600. He won a medal. Ari Ish-Shalom played against 31 other top kindergarten players and won three out of five games which put him in ninth place, earning a trophy. By attending national level

chess tournaments, these two players are learning skills and strategies that will help them develop their chess skills. These two youngsters are Coquille’s current prodigies to follow.

Treasure of lucky beach-gold prospectors may still be out there near Coos Bay By FINN J.D. JOHN Guest Article

Imagine you’re a gold prospector from the Willamette Valley, on your way to the California gold fields in the first year of the 1848 gold rush. You’re a little late to the party, and you’ve chosen to try to reach the gold fields in a somewhat unusual way: By going over the Coast Range to the beach, and traveling south along the coast. As you make your way southward by the great ocean, you reach a broad expanse of black sand. And when the sun hits it just right, you can see it’s actually glittering … with tiny flakes and grains of gold. You’re all alone on the beach. There aren’t even any other footprints. Apparently nobody else was crazy enough to try to travel to the gold fields via Coos Bay. Everyone else in the area, such as there are, has decamped inland to the gold fields. It’s just you, on the uninhabited edge of a continent, crunching a trillion dollars’ worth of gold under your feet. SUCH WAS THE situation in which the Grouleaux brothers, Charles and Peter, found themselves in in the spring of 1849, near the mouth of the Coquille River in what today is Douglas County. (By the way, the Grouleaux brothers are called “John and Peter Groslius” in some sources.) Naturally, the brothers abandoned all ideas of going

This image was published in Harper’s Monthly Magazine in 1856, showing gold miners working sluices on the beach near Randolph. to California now. They settled in and got busy separating the yellow gold from the black sand — pounds and pounds of it. They had brought plenty of provisions with them for the journey, and the hunting was good; so they were able to live all summer without leaving their diggings. As their flour sacks were emptied of food, they were promptly filled with “flour gold” from the beach. And at the end of the summer, they returned home to the Willamette Valley, their pack animals creaking under the weight of hundreds of pounds of

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What: Larceny and Old Lace When: 7 p.m. May 7 Where: Sawdust Theater, Coquille You Should Know: The Coquille High School Drama Department will present the comedy written by Van Vandagriff and directed by Michael Warncke. Expect hijinx and laughs in this comedy about a family dynamic that involves armed robbery, mistaken identity, insanity, relationships and dealings with both the local law enforcement, the FBI as well as the esteemed staff at Serenity Hills Rest Home. Admission is free and donations are accepted. What: Mayfly Festival pop-up booth When and where: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 7, at Eastside Boat Ramp; 6-9 p.m. May 7 at Egyptian Theatre; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14 at North Bend Public Library; 8 a.m.-noon May 21 at Englund Marine parking lot; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 25 at Coos Bay Farmers Market. You Should Know: To celebrate the 6th annual Mayfly Festival, the Coos Watershed Association has come up with something a little different this year: four mini (emphasis on the “mini”) festivals in the form of a pop-up tent, one day a week throughout the month of May. Come visit this booth at any of the four locations to pick up a 2nd edition Mayfly Festival Activity Booklet, make a mayfly hat, play some watershed trivia, meet the human-sized Coos Watershed mayfly, find out what a watershed is (and why we named a festival after a tiny insect)... and more. What: Tissue Paper Flowers When: May 7 Where: North Bend Public Library You Should Know: Roses are red, violets are blue, this tissue paper flower says, “I love you!” Celebrate an important grownup in your life with a sweet flower craft. Drop-in craft during open hours. What: Ancient Grains When: 6:30 p.m., May 9 Where: Coquille SDA Fellowship Hall, 1051 N. Cedar Point Road, Coquille You Should Know: Oregon State University Extension will host the event with a plant-based potluck art 6 p.m. Discover the benefits of using grains like kaniwa, farro, teff, gamut, buckwheat and millet. What: Community Yoga When: 6 p.m., May 11 Where: 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. What: Al-Anon Family Group When: 7-8 p.m. each Wednesday

Where: Coos Bay SDA Better Living, 2175 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay You Should Know: Oregon State University Extension will host the event with simple nutrition strategies to prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementia. What: Physics and Astronomy Lecture When: 5:30 p.m., May 16 Where: Streamed live at https://socc-edu.zoom. us/j/95765406236. You Should Know: Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Physics and Astronomy Lecture Series welcomes Tonia Venters with her lecture “Illuminating the Extreme Cosmos through Astroparticle Astronomy.” Venters is a research astrophysicist at NASA Goddard following academic studies at Rice University and the University of Chicago.

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What: Story Walk When: May 16-June 13 Where: Hosted by North Bend Public Library You Should Know: A Story Walk is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s story (literally a book taken apart) along a popular walking route in the community. It is a delightful way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Story Walks will be available along the Ridge Trail in Simpson Park and at the North Bend Boardwalk.

Where: Harmony United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd. You Should Know: The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. They share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

What: Unlimited Book Club When: 6 p.m., May 19 Where: Virtually via Zoom. Register at https://cooshistory.org/3rd-thursdays You Should Know: Unlimited is a joint venture of Coos History Museum, Coos Bay Public Library, and North Bend Public Library. It was formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss the next title, selected by book club members, A Spectral Hue by Craig Laurance Gidney. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited.

When and where: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 7, at Eastside Boat Ramp; 6-9 p.m. May 7 at Egyptian Theatre; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14 at North Bend Public Library; 8 a.m.-noon May 21 at Englund Marine parking lot; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 25 at Coos Bay Farmers Market. You Should Know: To celebrate the 6th annual Mayfly Festival, the Coos Watershed Association has come up with something a little different this year: four mini (emphasis on the “mini”) festivals in the form of a popup tent, one day a week throughout the month of May.

What: Harp workshop and concert When: May 13, workshop at 2:30 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m. Where: 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. What: Hinch Bridge paddle trip When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., May 14 Where: Meet at the South Slough Visitors Center You Should Know: Come experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. During the two-mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the Reserve rarely seen by visitors. Bring your own kayak, canoe and gear or rent a sit-on-top kayaks, PFD, and paddle. Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hinch-bridge-paddle-triptickets-322111232367 What: Arresting Alzheimer’s When: 6 p.m.,. May 15

What: Pigs on the Wing: A tribute to Pink Floyd When: 8 p.m. May 21 Where: Egyptian Theatre You Should Know: Pigs on the Wing’s 2022 feature show is a full album performance of Pink Floyd’s 1975 psychedelic masterpiece Wish You Were Here, followed by a full second set of carefully curated Roger Waters era Floyd. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door the night of the show. Tickets can be purchased at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/292938786797 What: Birds on the Estuary When: 10-11:30 a.m., May 21 Where: Meet at the Charleston Visitors Center located at 91141 Cape Arago Hwy. You Should Know: Adventurous bird enthusiasts can explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife. Interpreter and binoculars provided. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather. Register at https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/SS/Pages/CommunityClassReg.aspx

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The Chamber Minute: Learn to finishative When I entered the work “initiative” into my computer, I got a definition. When I typed “finishative” into it, I’m told it isn’t a word. But it should be. The two words are defined as follows, initiative: the first step, the act of setting a process in motion, the ability or willingness to take the lead. Finishative: the last step, the act of completing, the willingness to take a project or mission to its logical con-

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TIDE CHARTS There are many websites that offer tide charts; here’s one of several that have a graphic representation (this location set to Charleston, Oregon): https:// www.tides.net/oregon/484/?year=2022

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moon aren’t lined up with the earth and the sun’s pull counteracts the moon’s pull a bit, producing a smaller difference between high and low tides. Different places on our planet experience somewhat different tide regimes primarily because the earth’s tilt and the moon’s orbit are a little off-kilter, and because of how the location, shape, and orientation of the land masses affect the bulge as we rotate through. In our part of the world, this all results in a set of two high tides (of different height) each day, and two low tides (of different height) each day: a higher high tide, a lower low tide, a lower high tide, and a higher low tide. The zero on tide tables is the average level of the lower low tides. Here in the northern hemisphere, spring and summer are the best seasons for tidepooling and clamming because the seasonal tilt of the planet and the meanderings of the moon combine to cause lower low tides during daylight hours. (During winter, the lower low tides aren’t quite as low and they’re in the evening.) The switch from lowest low tides in the evening to lowest low tides in the morning

clusion in optimum time. Both of these are essential to character, to growth and success in an individual, and for successful community development. Too often, folks aimlessly wander through life and end up with a load of guilt and regrets because of the many things they wanted to do but never got around to start. Others wind up with the same guilt and regrets because they had dreams,

takes place in April; in September we switch back to lowest low tides in the evening. Tide tables, by the way, are good predictions, but not perfect ones. Friction, water currents, and local atmospheric pressure can all affect the precise time and level of local tides. But you can make your own very rough tide prediction: when you see a full moon or a new moon, think “spring tides”! Giles is owner/operator of Wavecrest Discoveries, longest-running nature guiding service on the southern Oregon Coast. Contact us for more information about Wavecrest, to set up a tour, or to discover more about area natural history: mgiles@wavecrestdiscoveries.com, or www.facebook. com/wavecrestdiscoveries , or call 541-267-4027. Questions and comments about local natural history are always welcome. www.wavecrestdiscoveries.com

with some initiative, started many projects but never finished most of what they began. This community can grow if our leaders will genuinely take the lead, exercise wisdom and initiative in getting work underway; if citizens involve themselves willingly to accomplish it and if all will focus on finishative. While there are many ways to promote your community, let me suggest you

look at your Chamber. Are you interested in economic development, education, tourism, developing leaders, promoting local business or improving transportation to Oregon’s Bay Area? Your Chamber has people, your friends and neighbors, working on these and more. So grab the issue important to you and come on down and join us. In the Bay Area Cham-

ber of Commerce, we know that “A rising tide lifts all boats” and are all willing to make a difference for our families on the southern Oregon coast. Remember our business is helping your business. And like us on Facebook. (Timm Slater is executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on your Chamber, email timmslater@oregonsbayarea.org.)

Pikeminnow catches earn anglers even more cash in 2022 Substantial reward increases for the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery make it potentially more profitable for anglers participating in the 2022 season. Opening day for the northern pikeminnow sport reward season is May 1 and this year anglers will earn $6, $8 or $10 – up from $5, $6 and $8 – for each pikeminnow that is at least nine inches long. It’s the first reward increase since 2015. The more fish caught, the more each pikeminnow is worth. Specially tagged northern pikeminnow released by state fish and wildlife biologists into the Columbia and Snake rivers are each worth $200 to $500. In addition to increasing reward amounts, program managers are making it easier to participate. Online registration and an app are expected to debut early in the 2022 season. “These tools will make it more convenient for people to participate, particularly those who don’t live near a pike-

minnow registration station,” said Eric Winther, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Columbia River Predator Control Program project leader. “Currently, people have to drive to a station and fill out paperwork before heading out to fish. Registering online or through the app means they can go directly to the river, spend more time fishing and make one trip to the station to turn in their catch.” Eighteen full-time stations will operate during the fivemonth season, with two to four additional satellite stations available later in the season. These satellite stations offer anglers additional pikeminnow harvest opportunities in areas with good fishing during short windows of time. Interested anglers are encouraged to get the most up-to-date information on the program website, www. pikeminnow.org, before heading out. Northern pikeminnow consume millions of young salmon

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and steelhead each year. Since 1990, anglers paid through the program have removed nearly 5 million pikeminnow from the Columbia and Snake rivers. The program is funded by the Bonneville Power Administration and administered by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission in cooperation with the Washington and Oregon departments of fish and wildlife. It has reduced predation from pikeminnow on young salmon and steelhead by approximately 40% since it began. Details on how to register for the program and applicable state fishing regulations are also available on the program website. Anglers will find resources on the site, including maps, how-to videos and free fishing clinics, to help boost their fishing game. For more information about the 2022 Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery visit www.pikeminnow.org, or call 800-858-9015.

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886 S. 4th St, Coos Bay (Coos Bay Senior Center) Pastor Ron Halvorson 541-808-9393 or 541-290-8802 Sunday School...........9:15 am. Sunday School.................................................9:15 am Sunday Traditional Worship Service.......10:30 am. Sunday Traditional Worship Service ................10:30 am See us live on Facebook • 10:30 am Sunday at CoosBayCornerStoneNazarene All are Welcome All are www.cornerstonenaz.com Welcome - www.cornerstonenaz.com

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open forworship in-person EmmanuelEmmanuel is open for is in-person services with worship w/ required, Rev. Sr. Patti Hale. Rev. Dr. Patti Hale.services Masks are social distancing is observed and vaccinations are strongly recommended for all. Wednesdays: 7:30am, Morning Prayer Wednesday: Morning Prayer at 7:30 AM inPrayer the chapel. Wednesdays: 7:00pm, Evening Evening Prayer at 7:00 PM inschedule the chapel. Wednesday:Sundays: 9:00am, Rotating of Saturday: Holy Eucharist, music, at Rite 5pm Iinand the sanctuary. Holyno Eucharist II Sunday: Rotating schedule of Holy Eucharist and Services are Prayer LiveStreamed on at 9:00 AM and Morning with music Youtube: “Emmanuel Parish Coos Bay” in the sanctuary. 541.269.5829 • www.EpiscopalCoosBay.org Services are LiveStreamed on Youtube: “Emmanuel Parish Coos Bay”. 541.269.5829 • www.EpiscopalCoosBay.org

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1155 Flanagan, Coos Bay  541-888-5202 Dennis and Tawnya Stumpf, Corps Envoys

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sunday school Sunday all ages............................................ 9:30 am Worship at 11:00 a.m. Worship untilWorship further notice. We do have our Sunday sunday service......................................... 11:00page. am The service is “Liveshown Streamed” on Harmony Facebook Services being on Harmony UMCUMC Facebook page. Wednesday bible Sunday study............................................ 5:30 pm Beginning Easter - Nursery be available and Our services begin 11a.m. eachwill Sunday morning. TFellowship Hour willafollow morning Please grab cup ofthe coffee or teaworship. and join us!7:00 pm Choir Practice, Wednesdays..................................... Please come and join us!

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“A Christ Centered, Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship” 3451 Liberty St., North Bend • 541-756-3311 • www.sbcnb.org (1 block off Newmark behind Boynton Park) DavidWoodruff, Sr. Pastor - Tim Young, Associate Pastor Loy Huntzinger, Children’s Director - Chad Frantz, Youth Pastor Sunday School......................................... 9:00am & 10:30am Sunday Worship........................................9:00am & 10:30am Adventure Club Wednesday Nights............6:00pm to 7:30pm

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Church of of Christ Christ Church ChurCh oF Christ 2761 Broadway, North Bend  541-756-4844

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that out was much less discreet than the Grouleaux brothers had been. The word was out almost at once, and a colossal gold rush ensued as miners flocked to the beaches. “Soon a thousand men milled about on the black sands, staking claims for miles up and down the beach,” Ruby El Hult writes in her book. “Cabins, stores, saloons and gambling houses were hastily erected, becoming the boom town of Randolph. Whiskey flowed so freely that the stream along which the best diggings were located became known as Whiskey Run.” Very quickly after that, the Grouleaux brothers sold their claims to two of the newcomers, the McNamara brothers. They cheerfully remarked that they had made enough money off the beach in their first four undisturbed years to last a lifetime. (They didn’t mention any figures, but the McNamara brothers pulled $80,000 worth out the first year after they bought the claims.) THE BROTHERS PACKED their animals up and set out northward on the Randolph Trail, a beaten path along the Coast Range foothills to Coos Bay that followed roughly the same route as Seven Devils Road today. But they had $40,000 worth of gold in their saddlebags, and the two of them were almost celebrities in Randolph. Both of them were very nervous about the possibility that they might be robbed on the trail. Highway robbery was common there, since the bad guys knew that successful miners had to use the trail to carry their gold out. So the boys scouted a good spot that they thought they could find again, and cached the gold in two gunpowder cans under a cedar stump. Then they continued on their way. Well, you probably have already guessed what happened next. In fine buried-treasure style, they lost track of where they stashed the two cans. Neither of them returned for many years — they already had five years’ worth on which to live, and it just didn’t seem worth the trouble. It wasn’t until 20 years later, in 1873, that Peter, by then the only surviving brother (Charles had died in England), came back to the Coquille to “withdraw” his gold. Peter found the entire landscape so utterly changed that he had no idea where to even start looking for the distinctive cedar-tree stump under which he’d stashed the cans. There were places where the Randolph Trail had changed completely, with old sections overgrown and barely discernible; there were other parts that had been burned over by a forest fire, which had destroyed all the snags, stumps, and other dry wood in its path. Peter got some friends to help him, promising to split the gold with them, but their efforts were in vain. Other members of the Randolph community joined in as well. But, nobody found the gold, and after a decade or so, the whole thing simmered down into one of those little bits of local legend. FIFTY MORE YEARS went by. Then, in 1922, Peter Grouleaux’s granddaughter, Lillie Tully, came to town. She had a try for the gold as well, enlisting the help of a local timber cruiser. But after a year or so of hunting, they too were disappointed. A few years later, in 1931, a rumor started circulating — a very credible one, later given added weight by an article in the Portland Oregonian newspaper — that the treasure had been found. According to the rumor, a young

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An aerial photo of the town of Gold Beach, at the mouth of the Rogue River, probably made sometime before the Second World War. The Rogue is the source of the gold-bearing black sands on the nearby beaches, after which the town was named. couple out prospecting had spotted a rusty gun barrel sticking out from under an old stump and investigated. They’d found two old gunpowder cans containing 150 pounds of fine gold. After that, the two had left the area as quickly as possible, because the gold had been on private land and they were afraid if anyone knew where they’d gotten it, the landowner and possibly Lillie Tully would try to claim it. So, was this rumor true?

Maybe. The amount of gold found doesn’t quite line up -- 150 pounds of gold at 1853 prices was worth $51,000, not $40,000. But even if the rumor was true, it likely wasn’t the same gold. Painted metal cans of the type gunpowder was sold in don’t last 75 years in the Coast Range; the containers would have rusted to nothing in just a few decades. In any case, it remains possible, if not particularly

likely, that the contents of the original powder cans are still there, buried under the forest duff in a random spot in the middle of the forest — a cache of fine flour gold that would be worth $3.7 million today. But rather than tromping through the forest looking for this bonanza, modern-day gold miners would probably be better advised to head for the beach from which it originally came. The black sands of Oregon’s beaches are

still full of fine flour gold, especially in places that are far away from streams and creeks that supply the water needed to pan or sluice them. It’s hard work, and not very remunerative; but you can still get gold out of black-sand layers all along the South Coast today, especially in the beaches near Ophir, Pistol River, Port Orford and, of course, Gold Beach. (Sources: Lost Mines and Treasures, a book by Ruby El Hult published in

1957 by Binford and Mort; “Beach Gold Diggings,” an article by Cain Allen published on the Oregon Historical Society’s Website in 2006) Finn J.D. John teaches at Oregon State University and writes about odd tidbits of Oregon history. His book, Heroes and Rascals of Old Oregon, was recently published by Ouragan House Publishers. To contact him or suggest a topic: finn@offbeatoregon. com or 541-357-2222.

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Mayor Jessica Engelke and the North Bend City Council recognized more than 70 city volunteers at Tuesday night’s meeting. Engelke said the city is proud to spotlight the invaluable and generous contributions of the volunteers. They positively impact our various boards and committees or throughout our many departments, including fire, police, parks, municipal pool and library.

Wyden, colleagues introduce resolution recognizing the importance of local news U.S. Senator Ron Wyden joined colleagues this week in introducing a resolution to support the designation of April 2022 as “Preserving Local News Month.” The resolution recognizes local news as a public good that serves an essential function in the democracy of the United

States. “As the son of a journalist, I am proud to introduce legislation recognizing the importance of local news in our democracy,” said Wyden, who also has introduced the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. “I will keep fighting tooth-and-nail to help Or-

egon newsrooms recover from the pandemic and preserve the public service local news provides to our communities.” According to recent research, the overall employment in newspaper, television, radio, and digital newsrooms in the United States fell by 26

percent, or 30,000 jobs, from 2008-2020. More than 100 local newsrooms were forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 30 percent of local television stations reporting budget cuts and staff reductions. The resolution affirms the significance of local news in increasing

civic engagement and strengthening democratic norms and practices, and acknowledges the valuable contributions of local journalism towards the maintenance of healthy and vibrant communities. The resolution is led by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. Along-

side Wyden, the resolution is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Ed Markey, D-Mass., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Bob Casey, D-Pa.

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Thank you for your support and I look forward to serving all the people of Douglas County at the Courthouse and throughout the County. My background of 44 years in real estate gives me experience in negotia tions, planning, subdividing, representing groups of people to find win-win solutions. I understand the timber issues as I have sold properties with timber, went on timber cruises, and when younger set chokers for my dad. David, my husband and I cut wood, did jippo logging and remodeled houses in the 80s and 90s so I understand the economics of housing very well. Going through economic downturns my conservative mind set helps me look for ways to make and keep a budget. On the many boards I have been on, I have extensive budgeting skills. I have always been a team builder and believe in empowering my team to use their skills to improve their efforts and efforts of the organization. Valynn Currie Valynn Currie has an excellent resume. She is an accomplished businesswoman, was awarded the 2006 Winston 1st Citizen award, and among many other accomplishments has been elected to multiple prominent boards of public service throughout her adult life. A resume can qualify or disqualify a candidate for the elected office they are pursuing, but their character is what should inspire us as voters to support them. If this race comes down to work ethic and talent it will be a true photo finish, but if we as a community cast our vote based on who has the true servant’s heart and most integrity it wouldn’t even be close! Please join me in voting for Valynn Currie to be our next county commissioner. – Senator Dallas Heard.

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I believe that the time has come for new voices and fresh perspectives to take over our elected positions. We must move away from the historic concepts that are no longer serving our county or solving our problems. I am endorsing Valynn Currie as our next county Commissioner because the time has come for a new approach to our county challenges. -Carol Leif

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